August 1 2024 Flash News

1.The total amount of ETH staked on the Ethereum Beacon Chain has surpassed 34 million.

The total amount staked on the Ethereum Beacon Chain has reached 34,048,349 ETH, which accounts for 27.83% of the total supply. Among this, the staking share from the liquid staking protocol Lido has reached 28.82%.

2.The active loan amount has risen to its highest point since the beginning of 2022, potentially indicating a resurgence in DeFi (Decentralized Finance)

In an article on July 31, the cryptocurrency market analysis platform Token Terminal stated, "DeFi is reviving again." Data shows that key indicators such as active loan amounts and TVL (Total Value Locked) have been rising since their recent lows in 2023. The active loan amount has returned to its peak since the beginning of 2022, approximately $13.3 billion, suggesting an increase in leverage, which may be a leading indicator of a bull market.

3.OpenEden has launched tokenized U.S. Treasury bonds on the XRP Ledger

The tokenization platform OpenEden has announced the tokenization of U.S. Treasury bills (T-bills) and their introduction on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) for user access. OpenEden's TBILL tokens are backed by short-term U.S. Treasury bonds and repurchase agreements collateralized by U.S. Treasury bonds. Ripple plans to invest $10 million in purchasing OpenEden's TBILL tokens.

4.In July, the net inflows into U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs amounted to $3.2 billion, with BlackRock's IBIT receiving $2.3 billion of that total

In July, U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs saw net inflows of $3.2 billion (equivalent to 51,000 BTC), including:

• BlackRock's IBIT, which added 35,999 BTC, amounting to $2.3 billion in inflows, now holds a total of 342,978 BTC, making it the largest holder;

• Fidelity's FBTC, with net inflows of $785 million, ranked second;

• ARK Invest's AKRB, with net inflows of $182 million, ranked third;

• Grayscale's GBTC experienced net outflows of $427 million.

5.Manchester United has launched a Web3 fantasy football game called "Fantasy United" on the Tezos blockchain

According to CryptoNews, Manchester United has launched the Premier League's first Web3 fantasy football game, "Fantasy United," built on the Tezos blockchain. The game combines digital collectibles with interactive experiences, allowing fans to collect "player trading cards" and assemble fantasy teams. Fans can earn points based on the real-life performances of their players and even compete directly against former Manchester United players. The digital collectibles released include classic, rare, and ultra-rare versions, with data updated in real time. The game is set to officially launch on August 16 during Manchester United's match against Fulham.

6.The total market cap of Rune has dropped to $813 million, with a 24-hour decline of 6.98%

The 24-hour trading volume for Rune reached $1.56 million, marking an increase of 20.39%; the total market cap of Rune is $813 million, with a 24-hour decrease of 6.98%.