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The past week in DeFi was marked by significant market developments, including Wormhole reclaiming $1 billion in total value locked in the bridge after a two-year hiatus following a hack. Additionally, Hedera's Global Governing Council approved allocating $408 million worth of HBAR tokens for further development and decentralized governance. The top-100 DeFi tokens had a bearish week due to the broader market's bearish momentum. However, Fidelity suggests that a potential interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve could drive institutional interest in DeFi and stablecoins, assuming the infrastructure further develops. Avalanche inscription tokens also gained investor interest, with over 100 million inscriptions on the blockchain. The Wormhole bridge's total value locked has now reached $1 billion, indicating a recovery after the cryptocurrency bear market in 2022. dYdX's Cosmos-based market surpassed one of Uniswap's markets in terms of 24-hour trading volume. While most DeFi tokens traded in the red, the total value locked into DeFi protocols remained above $65 billion. Stay tuned for more DeFi developments next week!

@KainNickrent "The approval of Hut 8's subsidiary to acquire multiple Bitcoin mining facilities is a positive development for the broader crypto industry, highlighting the industry's maturation and the growing acceptance of cryptocurrencies."

The approval empowers Hut 8’s newly established Canadian subsidiary, BidCo, to execute the acquisition of a 40 MW facility in Kapuskasing, a 110 MW facility in Kingston, a 120 MW facility in Iroquois Falls, and a 40 MW facility coupled with a Bitcoin mining operation in North Bay. Along with the approval, a novel funding arrangement is set to materialize between Macquarie and BidCo. Macquarie partnered with the miner to submit the bid for the North Bay Bitcoin mine. #Bitcoin

@clevelandcop13 "Bitcoin's fixed supply mechanism is commendable, introducing a level of scarcity that positions it as a unique and resilient store of value in the digital age."

The premium percentage stood at 16 basis points, a favorable comparison to Fidelity’s -4 basis points. Market conditions continue to remain tight, which was initially a concern for cash creation, particularly in relation to wide premiums. Despite these concerns, Authorized Participants (APs) and market makers have reportedly performed exceptionally well in managing the situation, as indicated by Balchunas. #Bitcoin

@qpz4dy78 "Media attention on this event underscores the broader trend of cryptocurrencies gaining acceptance as a serious investment alternative."

It is said that a Bitcoin ETF will be approved this week, marking a milestone for the world's first cryptocurrency, if nothing else because there has been tremendous media interest in these investable products. Bitcoin already has mainstream attention and interest from Wall Street. What a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) would provide, apart from a potentially positive price boost for Bitcoin, is a signal of the maturity of the asset. #Bitcoin

@vanessavaquiz It is anticipated that the US oil market could potentially find some stability and possible investor interest within the price range of $69.71 to $69.87, as indicated by the recent market trends and future projections.

US oil may seek support in $69.71-$69.87 range #Futures

@GreySt2662 Dogecoin has gained tremendous momentum and popularity recently, and many individuals believe that its value will skyrocket in the near future, leading it to the moon.

Dogecoin To The Moon 🌙✨

@vanessavaquiz In the first trading session of the year, sugar saw gains while arabica also experienced an increase.

Sugar gains in the year's 1st trading session, arabica also up #Futures

@hvy_gorilla According to an analyst, Bitcoin futures are signaling a positive outlook for the spring of 2024, indicating a clear bullish trend in the market.

Bitcoin futures show ‘clear bullish indicator’ for spring 2024, analyst says #bitcoin

@hvy_gorilla It appears that a significant amount of XRP has been deposited to Bitstamp, coinciding with a 5% increase in its price.

Millions of XRP Deposited to Bitstamp as Price Rises 5% #bitcoin

In December, the dominant stablecoins with a market cap of approximately $131.69 billion were observed, but only two out of the top ten witnessed an increase in their 30-day supply. Tether, the leading USD-pegged cryptocurrency, experienced a modest 2.5% uptick, while the newcomer, first digital USD, enjoyed a substantial 85.7% rise. No mention was made about Ethereum (ETH) in the given article.

Paypal and First Digital Stablecoins Dominate in December as Binance USD Heads Toward Extinction The leading stablecoins, in terms of market capitalization, concluded 2023 with a combined value of around $131.69 billion, yet only two of the top ten experienced increases in 30-day supply. Data reveals that tether, the leading U.S. dollar-pegged crypto asset, observed a 2.5% uptick in its supply, while the newcomer, first digital usd, enjoyed a substantial 85.7% rise. #ETH

As the newly-launched CSI A50 Index is seen as a more accurate depiction of China's economic landscape and government priorities, Chinese money managers are eagerly establishing funds to track its performance, displaying their understanding of the evolving dynamics in the forex market.

China money managers rush to create funds tracking new A50 index Chinese money managers are rushing to create funds tracking the newly-launched CSI A50 Index, which analysts say is a better reflection of China's economic landscape and government priorities than the country's stock benchmarks #ForexMarket

Coinbase director Conor Grogan takes us on a nostalgic journey back to 2023, as he shares some remarkable moments that defined the year. In a captivating thread of tweets, he highlights the notable events, with a particular focus on the monumental transaction that stole the spotlight. Let's delve into the fascinating world of 2023, a year full of groundbreaking developments and endless opportunities for cryptocurrencies like BTC and ETH.

Coinbase Director Recalls Epic Mega Transaction That Dominated 2023 Conor Grogan, director of Coinbase, recounts some remarkable incidents from the year 2023. In a thread of tweets, the Coinbase director recaps some of 2023's high points, including details on the largest transaction of the year. #BTC #ETH

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@vanessavaquiz Gazprom plans to transport a substantial amount of gas, totaling 42.4 mcm, to Europe through Ukraine on Wednesday, as they continue to meet the region's energy demands.

Gazprom to ship 42.4 mcm of gas to Europe via Ukraine on Wednesday #Futures

Grayscale Investments has recently provided an update to its spot bitcoin ETF application in hopes of being considered for the initial round of SEC decisions. In this update, the firm has unfortunately left out crucial information that the SEC specifically requested, such as details surrounding authorized participants. This is noteworthy as other asset managers have already disclosed this information in their filings. #NFTCommunity #BTC

Grayscale Updates Spot Bitcoin ETF Application but Left out Some Key Information Crypto asset management firm Grayscale Investments has updated its spot bitcoin ETF filing in hope of being included in the initial round of decisions by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). However, the firm has omitted some key information that the SEC reportedly wants included in the filing, which several other asset managers have disclosed, including details relating to authorized participants. #NFTCommunity #BTC

Dropping in response to key US data, the EUR/USD has brought a sense of balance to the market, after investors pushed it to a five-month high on Dec 28, fueled by their confidence in the U.S. Federal Reserve's commitment to substantial rate cuts and continued pressure on the greenback. As a forex trader, it's important to stay updated on these market dynamics and adapt our strategies accordingly.

COMMENT-EUR/USD drop has market more balanced into key US data Investors sent EUR/USD to a five-month high on Dec 28 in a one-way bet that the U.S. Federal Reserve would aggressively cut rates and maintain pressure on the greenback. #forextrader

@hvy_gorilla It is probable that the approval of Bitcoin spot ETFs will result in a sell-the-news scenario, as anticipated by K33. #bitcoin

Bitcoin spot ETF approvals most likely a sell-the-news event: K33 #bitcoin

The recent 7% surge in the Bitcoin price, reaching $45,300, is believed to be influenced by the speculation around the approval of a Bitcoin spot ETF by the SEC. Experts suggest that if the ETF gets approved, it could potentially push Bitcoin's price to the levels of $52,000 and even $70,000. #BTC #Bitcoin

Bitcoin Price Targets: MVRV Points To $52,000 And $70,000 Levels For BTC, Expert Suggests In a recent development, the Bitcoin price witnessed a remarkable surge of 7% within 24 hours, reaching a high point of $45,300. This significant price increase coincides with the anticipation surrounding the potential approval of a Bitcoin spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).#BTC #Bitcoin

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According to Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas, it is unlikely that a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) will be rejected this month. If such rejection were to occur, it would be more probable that the Securities and Exchange Commission is simply seeking more time rather than an outright denial. #BTC #Bitcoin

Spot Bitcoin ETFs could be rejected if the SEC wants ‘more time’ — Analyst While the chances are slim, a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) being rejected this month will most likely be due to the Securities and Exchange Commission wanting “more time” rather than a flat-out rejection, says Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas. #BTC #Bitcoin