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Crypto VC Paradigm Invests in MetaDAO as Prediction Markets Boom
MetaDAO, a Solana experiment in governance by “futarchy,” raised a total of $2.2 million to fund operations.

Crypto Lender Ledn Handed Out .16B Worth of Loans in First Half of 2024
The platform witnessed a 29.8% jump in retail lending between the first and second quarters.

First Mover Americas: Crypto Markets Reel on Geopolitical Risk
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Aug. 1 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Bitcoin Indicator That Forewarned Late 2023 Volatility Explosion Is Lighting Up Again
Bitcoin’s Bollinger bandwidth has narrowed to levels that have historically preceded volatility explosions.

Ripple to Allocate M to Tokenized U.S. Treasury Bills on XRP Ledger
This is part of a larger fund that Ripple will allocate to tokenized T-bills provided by OpenEden and other issuers.

Bitcoin Miner Riot Platforms' Second-Quarter Loss Widens to .4M as Costs Surge
The company’s loss per share doubled to $0.32.

Donald Trump Site Lists Limited-Edition 'Bitcoin Sneakers' for as Much as 0 a Pair
The most expensive bright orange, high-top sneakers are already sold out and being relisted on eBay for as high as $2,500.

OKX Ventures, Aptos Foundation Initiate M Fund for the Move-Based Layer-1 Ecosystem
The fund will be used to develop an accelerator program for projects built on Aptos.

Large Bitcoin Holders Added .4B in BTC in July, Data Show
Large holders resorted to bargain hunting in July as the cryptocurrency experienced two-way price volatility.

Bitcoin Tumbles Below K Post-FOMC as Middle East Tensions Flare
The price action happened as Iran’s leadership reportedly ordered retaliatory attacks against Israel, increasing concerns about a broader conflict in the Middle East.