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Quick Take Riot Platforms noted a 76% year-over-year increase compared to the 255 BTC Riot mined in June 2024 and a 12% decrease from the 514 BTC mined just one month ago. The firm, which now holds 19,273 BTC, diverted some of its power capacity in its Corsicana, Texas facility toward artificial intelligence and high-performance computing uses in January.
Quick Take Bitkfraft Ventures and Brevan Howard Digital co-led a $30.5 million funding round in Distinct Possibility Studios, the new gaming firm from EverQuest co-creator John Smedley. The capital will support the development and launch of AAA-style shooter “Reaper Actual,” slated for release on Steam and the Epic Games Store.
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- 10:10Crypto Fear and Greed Index Drops to 56, Market Remains in Greed TerritoryAccording to a report by Jinse Finance, data from Alternative shows that today’s Crypto Fear & Greed Index has dropped to 56 (compared to 60 yesterday), with last week’s average at 67, indicating the market remains in a state of greed. Note: The Fear & Greed Index ranges from 0 to 100 and is composed of the following indicators: volatility (25%), market trading volume (25%), social media sentiment (15%), market surveys (15%), Bitcoin’s dominance in the overall market (10%), and Google trend analysis (10%).
- 09:51XDOG Meme Coin on X Layer Surpasses $13 Million Market Cap in a Short TimeOn August 16, according to GMGN market data, the market capitalization of the meme coin XDOG on the XLayer chain briefly surpassed $13 million, with a 24-hour increase of 540%. Meme coins are highly volatile, so please protect your assets and avoid FOMO.
- 09:19An address sold 5,299.5 ETH at an average price of $4,453, earning a profit of $11.84 millionAccording to a report by Jinse Finance, monitored by ai_9684xtpa, address 0x90C...0a24C sold 5,299.5 ETH on-chain at an average price of $4,453 over the past 20 minutes, totaling approximately $23.6 million. This sale resulted in a profit of $11.84 million. The funds originated from three addresses, which accumulated 9,154 ETH in batches at an average price of $2,218.6 during February to March 2025.