Parag Agrawal launches 2024 AI startup with $20M funding
Former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal launched an AI startup in 2024, focusing on NLP and machine learning, with $20M in initial funding from Sequoia and Andreessen Horowitz.
Bitcoin drops to 11-day low after $500M liquidations hit BTC, ETH, SOL
Bitcoin dropped to an 11-day low amid $500M liquidations, affecting BTC, ETH, and SOL. The crypto market lost 4.2% in 24 hours.
BlackRock’s 5% MicroStrategy stake challenges Bitcoin whale dominance
BlackRock acquired a 5% stake in MicroStrategy, holding 152,800 BTC. Michael Saylor remains the largest Bitcoin whale despite institutional interest.
XRP faces bearish pressure near $3 as Ripple-SEC case continues
XRP trades near $3 as bears dominate, with Ripple and SEC litigation ongoing. Daily volume exceeds $2 billion amid market volatility.
India tax authority reviews crypto regulations amid 30% investor growth
India’s tax authority examines crypto regulations as Bitcoin trades at $42,000 and Ethereum at $2,250 amid 30% investor growth in 2023.
Thailand approves Bitcoin and Ethereum payments for tourists in 2024
Thailand permits foreign tourists to convert Bitcoin and Ethereum for payments, boosting tourism revenue by 15% in 2024, says Tourism Authority.
Metaplanet acquires 42.47 BTC, reaching $2.18 billion in Bitcoin holdings June 2024
Metaplanet increased its Bitcoin holdings to $2.18 billion, adding 42.47 BTC in June 2024, joining MicroStrategy and Tesla in corporate crypto investments.
Solana achieves 100K TPS in mainnet stress test with Jump Crypto
Solana achieved 100K TPS in a mainnet stress test, surpassing Ethereum’s 30K TPS. Key participants included Jump Crypto and FTX.
Bitcoin hits $115K, XRP below $3 in August 18 crypto market decline
Bitcoin dropped to $115K, XRP fell below $3 on August 18, 2025; Ethereum declined 7%, while Solana lost 12% amid market downturn.
Ethereum price drops 12% to $3,200 amid Bitcoin volatility
Ethereum (ETH) dropped 12% to $3,200 amid Bitcoin (BTC) volatility, testing key support levels as trading volume spiked to $18 billion.
