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🍁 MANTRA Announces Mainnet Launch for October *️⃣On September 18, MANTRA revealed that its MANTRA Chain mainnet will launch in October 2024. The mainnet will bring enhanced network stability and institutional-grade access to tokenized assets, aiming to bridge decentralized finance (DeFi) and traditional finance (TradFi). MANTRA co-founder John Patrick Mullin emphasized that the launch supports the platform’s goal of integrating traditional finance on-chain. *️⃣The MANTRA Chain will also benefit from new partnerships, including a significant deal with UAE real estate giant MAG for tokenizing $500 million in real estate. Additionally, a memorandum of understanding with an aviation finance company aims to unlock investment opportunities in a $200 billion market. These developments have driven up the OM token's price, reflecting increased activity and staking. 📱 Follow 📱 Follow

🦖 REX Shares and Tuttle Capital Launch 2X Leveraged and Inverse MicroStrategy ETFs *️⃣On September 18, REX Shares and Tuttle Capital introduced the T-REX 2X Long MSTR Daily Target ETF and the T-REX 2X Inverse MSTR Daily Target ETF. These new ETFs provide 200% leveraged and -200% inverse exposure to MicroStrategy’s stock, tracking the company's daily price movements and its Bitcoin investments. Trading under the MSTU and MSTZ ticker symbols on the CBOE, these ETFs offer innovative ways for traders to engage with MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin strategy. *️⃣The launch of these ETFs follows the release of Defiance ETF’s 1.75x leveraged MicroStrategy ETF, which has seen solid volume. Bloomberg's Eric Balchunas predicts that REX and Tuttle’s products will attract significant attention due to their higher volatility. MicroStrategy's stock was up 95% year-to-date as of September 18, while Bitcoin was trading near $59,851, reflecting a 35.4% increase for the year. 📱 Follow 📱 Follow

🔼 CrytocoinMiner Promises Daily Earnings for Users *️⃣CrytocoinMiner offers a platform for generating daily profits through secure and transparent contracts, appealing to both experienced and novice miners. Founded in 2018, the company has quickly gained over 3.7 million global members and is regulated by the FCA, LSE, and ASIC. It provides various computing power contracts with daily interest rates up to 3%, allowing users to earn significant passive income. *️⃣Users can start with a $10 free registration bonus and earn 3% daily interest by logging in each day. Additional earnings come from investing in contracts, such as a $10,000 BTC contract yielding $175 daily, with potential total returns of $18,750 after 50 days. CrytocoinMiner also features an affiliate program, offering cash rewards for inviting new users and their referrals. 📱 Follow 📱 Follow

🔓 Ethena Labs Halts Website After Frontend Hack *️⃣Ethena Labs has suspended its website following a frontend hack on September 18. The attack only affected the site’s user interface, with the core blockchain infrastructure remaining secure and no funds at risk. Users are advised to disconnect their wallets and avoid project-related links until further notice. *️⃣Ethena Labs, a major player in synthetic dollars with a $2.6 billion supply mostly on Ethereum, faces competition as new synthetic dollar projects emerge. This incident highlights a broader trend of hackers targeting web2 components of DeFi platforms, following similar breaches at Celer Network and Compound Finance. 📱 Follow 📱 Follow

📱 Elympic Report Highlights Telegram's Role in Web3 Gaming Adoption *️⃣A new report by Elympics reveals how Telegram and blockchain technology are driving Web3 gaming adoption. According to the survey of nearly 1,000 global gamers, 53.56% prefer Telegram for mobile gaming, showcasing its growing influence in the space. The report also highlights how “compete-to-earn” games and blockchain's decentralized nature are transforming player engagement, with 78.77% of gamers playing daily. *️⃣The report emphasizes that blockchain gaming is nearing mass adoption, offering players the chance to monetize their skills and own in-game assets. However, challenges remain, such as overcoming initial skepticism and simplifying the entry process for new players. Platforms like Telegram are bridging the gap between Web2 and Web3, providing a seamless experience and broadening the appeal of blockchain games. 📱 Follow 📱 Follow

🛍 SEC Charges Rari Capital for Misleading Investors *️⃣The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has charged Rari Capital and its co-founders with misleading investors and operating as unregistered brokers. The charges relate to Rari's two investment platforms, which at their peak held over $1 billion in crypto assets. The SEC alleges that Rari Capital falsely claimed high returns for its Earn pools and neglected proper management of investments, resulting in significant investor losses. *️⃣This case highlights the SEC's broader approach to regulating DeFi platforms, emphasizing that even decentralized entities must adhere to financial regulations. Rari Capital and its founders have agreed to civil penalties and a five-year ban from serving as officers or directors, though they did not admit to the allegations. 📱 Follow 📱 Follow

❗️ Memecoin Scam Using Compromised X Accounts Exposed *️⃣Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has uncovered a scam involving a fake meme coin promoted through compromised X accounts, including those of Yahoo News UK, Lenovo India, Money Control, and People. The fraudulent token, named HACKED, was also falsely endorsed by accounts posing as Alexander Lacazette and Oliver Stone. Despite the promotion, it appears the scammers lost money, with the token’s market cap only reaching $67K and top traders making minimal gains. *️⃣ZachXBT warns users to revoke connections to any sites or applications they no longer use to avoid similar scams. This incident follows other high-profile hacks, including the use of Kylian Mbappe’s X account in August and compromised accounts of Donald Trump’s family earlier this month, with Trump recently launching an official crypto project. 📱 Follow 📱 Follow

📱 Google Cloud Launches Ethereum-Compatible Blockchain RPC Service *️⃣Google Cloud has introduced a new Ethereum-compatible Remote Procedure Call (RPC) service to streamline blockchain development and enhance interaction with blockchain data. Announced on September 17, this service supports Ethereum mainnet and testnets, offering a reliable and cost-effective alternative to traditional node management. It is designed to address issues of RPC reliability, ensuring smoother operation for decentralized applications (DApps) by handling tasks like transaction validation and data retrieval. *️⃣The service adheres to the JSON-RPC standard, enabling easy integration for Ethereum developers with minimal coding changes. Google Cloud’s Blockchain RPC service offers a free tier with up to 100 requests per second and 1 million requests per day, catering to both startups and large enterprises. It is currently available globally in preview, with plans to expand support to additional blockchains in the future. 📱 Follow 📱 Follow

🌪 WazirX Exploiter Launders $11.6M in ETH Through Tornado Cash *️⃣The exploiter behind the WazirX hack has moved 5,001 ETH to a new wallet and is now laundering these assets through Tornado Cash. On-chain data reveals that the stolen Ethereum, worth around $232,000 per batch, is being funneled in multiple transactions of 100 ETH each, with 3,600 ETH already laundered through the crypto mixer. This ongoing scheme follows a pattern of previous laundering activities linked to the hack, which saw over $230 million stolen from WazirX. *️⃣The latest laundering activity is consistent with the exploiter's behavior of distributing stolen funds across new wallets before routing them through Tornado Cash. The WazirX hack, attributed to a vulnerability in the exchange’s custody provider, has led to an ongoing investigation into the theft, with suggestions of possible insider involvement. 📱 Follow 📱 Follow

🇨🇭 Swiss SIX Stock Exchange Eyes Crypto Trading Platform *️⃣The Swiss stock exchange operator, SIX Group, is exploring the launch of a crypto trading platform in Europe to tap into the growing institutional interest in digital assets. Leveraging Switzerland’s favorable crypto regulations, the platform aims to attract institutional investors by offering both spot and derivatives trading options. Bjørn Sibbern, global head of exchanges at SIX Group, highlights that the platform will cater exclusively to institutional investors, distinguishing itself from other crypto trading venues. *️⃣As traditional financial firms cautiously enter the crypto space, SIX Group plans to capitalize on Switzerland’s progressive regulatory environment. The new platform is envisioned as a way to facilitate secure and regulated crypto trading, building on the country’s established reputation in the digital asset sector. 📱 Follow 📱 Follow