Bitcoin has surged since last year's halving, but it's been a disappointment compared to the coin's previous post-halving cycles.
DeFi Development Corp is poised to make a significant move in the cryptocurrency landscape by raising over $1 billion for its Solana-focused operations. The Nasdaq-listed firm, previously known for real
On April 26th, **COINOTAG News** reported a notable increase in Bitcoin’s **volatility**, which rebounded to **2.9%** after a dip to **2.66%** on April 20th, according to data from **Coinglass**. High
North Korean hackers have set up businesses in the United States, exposing clients to their websites and infecting their computers with crypto-stealing malware. The fake companies were registered under business names and even had rental properties associated with their registration. Three businesses have been identified, including Blocknovas, Softglide, and Angeloper Agency. This forms a sophisticated attack that incorporates elements of social engineering to lure potential targets into spreading crypto-stealing malware. Angeloper Agency was the one business that was not registered as a legal entity. The other two firms, Blocknovas and Softglide, were registered. The FBI seized Blocknovas’ website and stated that North Korean hackers created the site, which used fake job postings to distribute malware. The shell companies, Blocknovas, Angeloper, and Softglide, spread malware through fake job interviews. An extensive network of job postings was used to lure people into clicking on the website. Two of the companies, Blocknovas and Softglide, were registered as legal companies, thus making it easy for the fake recruiters to post job vacancies on third-party websites. The job postings targeted crypto developers. During the signup process, an error message occurred, requiring a manual fix, which then allowed the malware to be installed. Three types of Malware were used for the attack. These include BeaverTail, Invisible Ferret, and Otter Cookie. BeaverTail is used to steal information and to pave the way for further malware attacks. InvisibleFerret and OtterCookie are used to steal crypto keys and copy clipboard data. Blocknovas was the primary website for the attack. Most of the job applicants went through this website. This is why the FBI seized the Blocknovas site and warned visitors about what the site was doing. American officials claim that the hack forms a broader pattern of North Korean hackers stealing funds to raise hard currency. The hackers are stealing cryptocurrency because the proceeds can be easily anonymized. The hackers, further, need hard currencies to fund their nuclear programmes in North Korea. The strategy has been very successful, with many large-scale attacks occurring regularly. North Korea, allegedly, has dispatched thousands of IT workers to collect as much funding as possible to finance their expensive nuclear weapons research and development programme. The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned North Korea for developing nuclear weapons. Any American business that works with North Korea is breaching the OFAC sanctions. Crypto investors, meanwhile, have just another security concern to contend with. Cryptocurrencies are very effective at sending funds across borders. Unfortunately, the exact mechanisms that can secure funds can also be used to secure a hacker’s stolen funds. There may be a greater demand for security experts in the crypto field to address the growing number of security breaches occurring.
Ethereum’s Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) have recorded a remarkable $104 million net inflow in just one day, signaling a strong revival in institutional interest. As demand surged, Ethereum (ETH) experienced a
DeFi Development Corp (formerly Janover) aims to raise over $1 billion worth of capital to invest in Solana, the industry’s sixth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. The Nasdaq-listed firm, previously a real estate financing platform connecting commercial property lenders and buyers, announced its plans in a Form S-3 registration statement filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on April 25. The filing states that the funds will be used for general corporate purposes, including Solana ( SOL ) token acquisitions. DeFi Development Corp S-3 filing. Source: SEC According to the filing, the company may use proceeds from the offering to purchase more Solana, noting: “Solana does not pay interest, but staking rewards can be earned on Solana. The ability to generate a return on investment from the net proceeds from this offering will depend on whether there is appreciation in the value of Solana following our purchases of Solana with the net proceeds from this offering.” The company also warned that fluctuations in Solana’s price could lead to it converting the tokens into cash at a value “substantially below” the net proceeds raised. Related: Deloitte predicts $4T tokenized real estate on blockchain by 2035 Janover was a real estate financing company connecting lenders and buyers of commercial properties before a team of former Kraken exchange executives bought 728,632 shares of its common stock on April 7. Joseph Onorati, former chief strategy officer at Kraken, has since been appointed as chairman and CEO. The announcement comes shortly after the leadership of DeFi Development Corp adopted a Solana treasury reserve, “by applying a proven public-market treasury model to an asset that’s earlier in its lifecycle, structurally reflexive, and vastly underexposed as compared to Bitcoins.” The firm’s new Solana investment treasury has drawn comparisons to Michael Saylor’s Strategy, which has amassed over 538,200 Bitcoin ( BTC ) as of April 20 — the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder. The firm’s board of directors approved the company’s Solana-focused treasury policy on April 4, authorizing long-term accumulation and the launch of Solana validators to enable the staking of its treasury asset. Parker White, the firm’s chief investment officer, who previously served as an engineering director at Kraken exchange, already runs a Solana validator with $75 million in delegated stake. Related: US banks are ‘free to begin supporting Bitcoin’ — Michael Saylor Regulatory concerns remain for Solana investment While the Solana-focused treasury implementation marks a significant step for altcoin adoption, the firm remains concerned by the potential effects of opaque crypto regulations, according to the filing: “We may be subject to regulatory developments related to crypto assets and crypto asset markets, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.” The firm cites unclear regulations around digital assets, which may “adversely affect the price of Solana” and, in turn, impact “the market price of our common stock.” The firm noted that Solana’s potential “reclassifying” as a security remains a particular concern, which may lead to the firm being classified as an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. However, the firm’s share price has been benefiting from its Solana acquisitions. Its shares rose by over 12% when DeFi Development Corp added $11.5 million worth of Solana tokens to its treasury on April 22, Cointelegraph reported. “The decision by commercial property platform Janover to add SOL to its treasury is truly groundbreaking,” Chris Chung, founder of Solana-based swap platform Titan, told Cointelegraph. “I’m confident we will see many other businesses follow suit before long as crypto becomes increasingly adopted by traditional finance.” Magazine: Ripple says SEC lawsuit ‘over,’ Trump at DAS, and more: Hodler’s Digest, March 16 – 22
Bitcoin ETFs have their best week since March United States spot Bitcoin ETFs have made a spectacular comeback, attracting over $3 billion in inflows this week. It is their first back-to-back winning week in five weeks. The 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs alone received $380 million in inflows on April 25, according to Farside data. It was the previous time momentum was this high during the week ended March 21, showing a strong bounce back of investor sentiment in investment products tied to Bitcoin. Analyst: Bitcoin ETFs ‘Shift from 1st Gear to 5th Gear ETF analyst Eric Balchunas attributed the swift turnaround, describing it as a Bitcoin “bender,” in an April 24 tweet. Balchunas cited the rapid surge in inflows, noting how rapidly sentiment can turn from conservative to bold. He speculated that the “basis trade” could have been partially responsible, wherein investors arbitrage the price difference between spot Bitcoin and futures contracts. April Turns Positive Despite Earlier Volatility April has been a volatile month for Bitcoin ETFs, with nine of the first 18 trading days seeing outflows. But the recent buying rush has totally transformed the scenario. Due to this strong week, April’s total net inflows have become positive, standing at around $2.26 billion. This turn of events illustrates how spot Bitcoin ETFs can quickly bounce back even in the face of greater macroeconomic uncertainty. Institutional Optimism Boosts Bitcoin Sentiment Institutional enthusiasm continues to grow. MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor, speaking at the Bitwise Invest Bitcoin Corporations Investor Day, boldly predicted that BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin ETF could become the largest ETF globally within the next decade. Meanwhile, BlackRock’s IBIT was recently honored with two major accolades — “Best New ETF” and “Crypto ETP of the Year” — at the etf.com annual awards ceremony, further boosting its credibility among investors. Bitcoin Price Outlook Is Bullish Bitcoin’s price remains steady, in the $94,600 zone at this time of writing. Institutions are getting increasingly bullish about Bitcoin in the long term. ARK Invest, for instance, recently published revised Bitcoin price targets, elevating its “bull case” to $2.4 million by 2030. Even its “bear” and “base” case projections have surged significantly, underlining a widespread view that Bitcoin is solidifying its status as “digital gold” in a rapidly fluidizing financial world.
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