According to Foresight News, the self-custody trading platform Extended has announced the opening of its services to all users following a three-month closed phase that was accessible only to invitees. During this initial phase, the platform achieved a trading volume of $300 million and had over 150 active users. Looking ahead, Extended plans to focus on establishing a unified portfolio margin that will encompass both perpetual contracts and spot trading. This initiative will be supported by an internal lending market developed in collaboration with StarkWare. Additionally, the platform is working on a mobile version, which is expected to be launched in the first quarter of 2025. Extended also plans to introduce a new insurance vault product and perpetual contracts for selected traditional finance (TradFi) products.

DeFi protocol Compound Finance announced the launch of a $1 million bug bounty program on the Immunefi platform to improve platform security and protect user safety. Its latest version, Compound III, simplifies the process of borrowing crypto assets as collateral against underlying assets (currently USDC) and has been deployed on multiple chains including Ethereum, Polygon, and Arbitrum. All rewards are denominated in US dollars but paid in COMP tokens.

According to Odaily, the Aave community has initiated a proposal, known as the ARFC proposal, to deploy Aave on the Linea platform. The voting process for this proposal is currently underway and will remain open until December 13. As of now, the proposal has garnered a 100% approval rate from the community. The proposal aims to deploy Aave V3 on Linea, a move intended to expand Aave's presence and use cases on zk-Rollup technology. By integrating with Linea, Aave seeks to offer users more efficient transactions while maintaining the security of the Ethereum mainnet. This strategic deployment is expected to enhance Aave's capabilities and provide users with improved transaction experiences, leveraging the benefits of zk-Rollup's scalability and efficiency.

According to Odaily, Nano Labs, a company specializing in the design of cryptocurrency mining chips, has successfully completed a private placement of its previously announced 5,611,459 Class A ordinary shares. The shares were sold at a purchase price of $6.46 each, resulting in total proceeds of approximately $36.25 million. The transaction was settled using a combination of U.S. dollars, Bitcoin, and other currencies. This strategic financial move is expected to bolster Nano Labs' position in the competitive cryptocurrency mining industry. The funds raised will likely be directed towards enhancing the company's technological capabilities and expanding its market reach. As the demand for efficient mining solutions continues to grow, Nano Labs aims to leverage these resources to innovate and maintain its edge in the sector. The completion of this private placement marks a significant milestone for Nano Labs, reflecting investor confidence in its business model and future prospects. By securing substantial capital through this transaction, the company is well-positioned to pursue its strategic objectives and capitalize on emerging opportunities within the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency landscape.

Gate.io Innovation Zone launched FARTCOIN for the first time globally on October 21, 2024, with an opening price of $0.02894 and a peak price of $0.59998, an increase of 1973% from the opening price. Fartcoin is the first meme token mentioned by Truth Terminal. It is reported that Gate.io Innovation Zone is committed to integrating the advantages of spot trading and on-chain trading, and innovatively lowering the technical threshold for users to participate in on-chain projects. Users do not need to operate Web3 wallets or manage private keys. They can directly participate in on-chain hot projects with Gate.io accounts, thereby accurately capturing early investment opportunities.

According to Foresight News, data from OpenSea indicates that the floor price of Azuki NFTs has surpassed 8 ETH, currently standing at 8.5 ETH, which is approximately $33,471. This marks a 21% increase over the past 24 hours. The significant rise in Azuki's floor price highlights the growing interest and demand within the NFT market. Azuki, known for its unique digital art and collectibles, has been gaining traction among collectors and investors alike. The recent surge in price reflects the broader trend of increasing valuations in the NFT space, driven by heightened market activity and interest in digital assets. This development comes amid a volatile period for cryptocurrencies and NFTs, where market dynamics are influenced by various factors, including investor sentiment, technological advancements, and regulatory changes. The rise in Azuki's floor price may also be attributed to specific events or announcements related to the project, although such details were not specified in the report. As the NFT market continues to evolve, projects like Azuki are likely to experience fluctuations in value, influenced by both internal developments and external market conditions. Investors and collectors are advised to stay informed about market trends and project updates to make well-informed decisions in this rapidly changing landscape.

According to Odaily, Cosmo Jiang, a general partner and portfolio manager at Pantera Capital, emphasized the growing importance of fundamental analysis in cryptocurrency investments as the industry matures. Jiang stated that the failure to integrate fundamental investment strategies into the crypto sector would signify a missed opportunity, as all assets ultimately adhere to the laws of gravity. He highlighted that the only aspect that has consistently mattered to investors over millennia is cash flow. Jiang pointed out that the cryptocurrency market, initially driven by retail investors, has grown to a market capitalization of $3.4 trillion. However, he stressed that the continued growth of this asset class hinges on attracting institutional capital, which prioritizes fundamental analysis. He argued that logically, focusing on fundamentals is the only sustainable path to future profitability. Pantera Capital, under Jiang's management, oversees approximately $5 billion in assets. Of this, around 75% is allocated to venture capital instruments, with the remaining portion invested in liquid assets.

According to monitoring by The Data Nerd, an address suspected to belong to Arrington Capital withdrew 3,884 ETH, equivalent to approximately US$15.32 million, from Binance 2 hours ago. After that, the address transferred all ETH to Etherfi for staking in exchange for eETH.

According to Foresight News, data from Alternative.me indicates a significant shift in market sentiment as the Fear and Greed Index has risen to 83 today. This marks an increase from yesterday's reading of 74, which was categorized as a 'Greed' state. The current level suggests that the market has now entered an 'Extreme Greed' phase. The Fear and Greed Index is a tool used to gauge the prevailing emotions and sentiments in the market, ranging from extreme fear to extreme greed. A higher index value typically indicates that investors are becoming overly optimistic, which can sometimes precede market corrections. Conversely, a lower index value suggests heightened fear, often seen during market downturns. This shift to extreme greed reflects growing investor confidence, potentially driven by recent market trends and developments. However, it also serves as a cautionary signal, as extreme greed can lead to overvaluation and increased volatility. Market participants are advised to remain vigilant and consider the potential risks associated with such heightened sentiment.

According to CoinDesk, crypto wallets linked to the Trump family-supported World Liberty Financial project made significant purchases of major tokens early Thursday, leading to a surge in their prices. World Liberty Financial is a platform that facilitates borrowing and lending of cryptocurrencies, creation of liquidity pools, and transactions with stablecoins. The platform's governance token is WLFI. President-elect Donald Trump is the "chief crypto advocate" for the project, with his sons Eric and Donald Trump Jr. serving as "web3 ambassadors," and Barron Trump holding the title of "DeFi visionary." Data indicates that the project acquired $10 million in ether (ETH) and $1 million each in aave (AAVE) and Chainlink’s LINK tokens. Following these purchases, ETH prices rose by 7% during Asian morning hours, while AAVE and LINK saw a 30% increase due to positive market sentiment. The wallet has also spent $30 million to acquire 8,105 ETH at an average price of $3,700 over the past 12 days. A well-known crypto trader speculated that these token acquisitions might be part of larger plans in the coming months, suggesting that the purchases are strategically aligned with Trump's future initiatives. World Liberty Financial utilizes Chainlink's services to enhance integration with the broader crypto ecosystem. Chainlink provides essential pricing data and cross-chain interoperability infrastructure, as reported in November. A Chainlink community liaison noted that the recent $1 million purchase of LINK further solidifies the long-term partnership between the two ecosystems. With the new administration expected to bring regulatory clarity for crypto in the US, both Chainlink and WLFi are poised to expand DeFi to a wider audience. Recently, the platform's DAO proposed launching a World Liberty Financial Aave v3 instance, which will be managed by external risk managers and built on the existing Aave v3 infrastructure on Ethereum. This proposal has already reached quorum ahead of its conclusion on December 13. The key objectives include attracting new users to the platform and sharing revenue with liquidity providers.

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Google introduced Gemini 2.0, its most advanced multimodal AI, designed for versatile tasks with unmatched capability. Wider access is planned for next year, marking a leap in AI innovation.

A Florida mother sued Character.AI, claiming its chatbot encouraged her son's suicide, sparking broader concerns. Two Texas families have now filed lawsuits, alleging the app harmed their children through psychological abuse and exposure to sexualised content.

Tesla and SpaceX boss Elon Musk's net worth has officially exceeded $400 billion, setting a new record for the world's richest person according to the Bloomberg report.

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