The number of crypto millionaires has seen a remarkable surge in 2024, reaching unprecedented levels. This increase can be attributed to the significant rise in cryptocurrency values over the past year. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other major cryptocurrencies have experienced substantial gains, leading to a significant increase in the number of individuals whose crypto holdings are now worth millions.

The boom in the crypto market has been driven by several factors. Institutional investment has played a crucial role, with major financial institutions and corporations allocating significant resources to cryptocurrency investments. For example, Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) made headlines with its substantial Bitcoin purchase, which not only boosted the company’s portfolio but also validated the cryptocurrency’s potential as a mainstream investment.

Additionally, the advancements in blockchain technology have contributed to the growing interest in cryptocurrencies. Innovations such as decentralized finance (DeFi) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have opened new avenues for investment and wealth creation. These developments have attracted a diverse range of investors, from tech-savvy millennials to seasoned financial experts.

Another factor contributing to the rise in crypto millionaires is the increasing acceptance and adoption of cryptocurrencies as a legitimate form of payment. Major companies like PayPal and Square have integrated cryptocurrency payments into their platforms, making it easier for consumers to buy, hold, and spend digital currencies. This increased accessibility has led to a broader demographic participating in the crypto market.

Moreover, regulatory clarity has played a significant role in boosting investor confidence. Governments and regulatory bodies in various countries have started to establish clear guidelines for cryptocurrency transactions and investments. This has reduced the uncertainty and perceived risk associated with crypto investments, encouraging more individuals to enter the market.

The demographic profile of crypto millionaires is also noteworthy. Many of the new crypto millionaires are younger investors who have capitalized on the early adoption of cryptocurrencies. These individuals often have a deep understanding of technology and finance, allowing them to navigate the volatile market effectively. Their success stories have inspired a new generation of investors to explore the potential of digital currencies.

However, the rapid rise in crypto wealth has not been without its challenges. The volatile nature of the cryptocurrency market means that fortunes can change quickly. While some investors have seen tremendous gains, others have faced significant losses. It is essential for investors to approach the crypto market with caution and conduct thorough research before making any investment decisions.

Looking ahead, the future of cryptocurrencies appears promising. As blockchain technology continues to evolve and more use cases for digital currencies emerge, the potential for wealth creation remains substantial. However, investors must remain vigilant and stay informed about market trends and regulatory developments to capitalize on these opportunities.

In conclusion, the surge in the number of crypto millionaires in 2024 highlights the transformative impact of cryptocurrencies on the global financial landscape. With the right strategies and a keen understanding of market dynamics, investors can potentially achieve significant wealth through cryptocurrency investments. As the market continues to grow and mature, it is likely that we will see even more individuals joining the ranks of crypto millionaires in the coming years.

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Bitcoin, the pioneering cryptocurrency, has always been a focal point for investors and analysts alike. As the market evolves, keeping an eye on specific price levels becomes essential for making informed decisions. In recent times, Bitcoin has been experiencing significant fluctuations, prompting investors to seek safe havens and reconsider their positions in risk-on assets.

One of the critical price levels to monitor is $30,000. This level has historically shown strong support and resistance, making it a psychological barrier for investors. Breaching this level could indicate a potential shift in market sentiment. Another important level is $40,000, which has been a resistance point during the recent rallies. Breaking through this level might signal a renewed bullish trend.

As traditional financial markets face uncertainties, Bitcoin’s correlation with these markets also plays a crucial role. For instance, when the stock market experiences volatility, Bitcoin often reacts in tandem, reflecting investors’ risk appetite. Additionally, macroeconomic factors such as inflation rates and monetary policies influence Bitcoin’s price movements.

Technical analysis further aids in understanding Bitcoin’s price trajectory. Moving averages, particularly the 50-day and 200-day moving averages, provide insights into potential support and resistance levels. When Bitcoin’s price crosses above these moving averages, it often indicates a bullish trend, while crossing below suggests a bearish outlook.

Moreover, the role of institutional investors cannot be overlooked. Companies like MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) have made substantial investments in Bitcoin, impacting its price dynamics. Institutional interest often leads to increased market stability and higher price floors.

In conclusion, monitoring key Bitcoin price levels is crucial for navigating the volatile crypto market. By understanding the interplay between psychological barriers, technical indicators, and macroeconomic factors, investors can better position themselves to capitalize on market movements.

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VICTORIA, Seychelles, Sept. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — In a prompt response to the devastating impact of Typhoon Yagi in Northern Vietnam, KuCoin is committed to airdropping up to 10,000 KCS to support the communities affected by the disaster. This donation is designed to provide immediate aid and support the recovery efforts of those impacted.

KuCoin will use backend access logs to identify users in the affected regions. Vietnamese KYC3/KYB users who engaged in trading on the KuCoin platform between August 1, 2024, 00:00 (UTC+8) and September 12, 2024, 23:59 (UTC+8), will be eligible to receive this compassionate donation. Each eligible user will have an equivalent of US$20 in KCS airdropped into their KuCoin accounts starting from September 18, 2024.

This philanthropic effort underscores KuCoin’s commitment to delivering timely assistance. The initial distribution is set to begin shortly, ensuring that aid reaches those in need without delay. In KuCoin’s announcement stated, “Our thoughts and concerns are with the people of Vietnam during this challenging time. Through our donation, we aim to provide relief and stand in solidarity with the communities as they rebuild and recover.”

This initiative is part of KuCoin’s ongoing commitment to support global communities in times of crisis. More detailed information regarding this humanitarian aid can be found in KuCoin’s official announcement.

KuCoin encourages the global community to come together to support the recovery efforts and thanks its users and partners for their continued trust and support.

About KuCoin

Launched in September 2017, KuCoin is a leading cryptocurrency exchange with its operational headquarters in Seychelles. As a user-oriented platform with a focus on inclusiveness and community engagement. It offers over 900 digital assets across Spot trading, Margin trading, P2P Fiat trading, Futures trading, and Staking to its 34 million users in more than 200 countries and regions. KuCoin ranks as one of the top 5 crypto exchanges. KuCoin was acclaimed as “One of the Best Crypto Apps & Exchanges of June & September 2024” by Forbes Advisor and has been included as one of the top 50 companies in the “2023 & 2024 Hurun Global Unicorn List”. Learn more at https://www.kucoin.com/.

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• DeFi Technologies’ subsidiary Reflexivity Research announces its inaugural Crypto Investor Day, set for October 25th, 2024, in New York City.
  
• The event is expected to bring together nearly 1,000 industry leaders and top minds from both crypto and traditional finance, including speakers from VanEck, Nelson Mullins, Tether, Ripple Labs, Fidelity Digital Assets, White & Case, Sei, Lekker Capital, and more.
  
• Crypto Investor Day will be moderated by Anthony Pompliano and is supported by prominent sponsors, including Coinbase, Ledger, Grayscale, Near, 3iQ, Ripple, Blockware, B2C2, Copper, Nelson Mullins, Liquid Mercury, and more.

TORONTO, Sept. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ – DeFi Technologies Inc. (the “Company” or “DeFi Technologies“) (CBOE CA: DEFI) (GR: R9B) (OTC: DEFTF), a financial technology company that pioneers the convergence of traditional capital markets with the world of decentralised finance (“DeFi“), is pleased to announce its subsidiary, Reflexivity Research LLC (“Reflexivity Research“), a leading crypto research firm, has announced its inaugural Crypto Investor Day, set to take place in New York City on October 25th, 2024.

Reflexivity Research’s Crypto Investor Day is expected to attract up to 1,000 industry leaders, investors, and entrepreneurs to midtown Manhattan this fall. The event will feature a full day of fireside chats with prominent figures from both the crypto and traditional finance sectors. The event will be moderated by Anthony Pompliano, Co-Founder of Reflexivity Research, who is known for his extensive work both building and investing at the intersection of finance, technology, entrepreneurship, and economics.

The event will feature an impressive lineup of speakers, including Jan van Eck (CEO of VanEck), Paolo Ardoino (CEO at Tether), Chris Kuiper (Director of Research at Fidelity Digital Assets), Ladan Stewart (Partner at White & Case), Quinn Thompson (Founder and CIO of Lekker Capital), Richard B. Levin (Chair – FinTech and Regulation Practice at Nelson Mullins), Brad Garlinghouse (CEO of Ripple Labs), Austin Federa (Head of Strategy at Solana), Jay Jog (Co-founder at Sei Labs), and several more. Tickets and a full list of speakers can be found at: https://lu.ma/cryptoinvestorday24

The event is supported by a host of esteemed sponsors and partners, including Coinbase, Ledger, Grayscale, Blockware, Near, 3iQ, Ripple, B2C2, Copper, Nelson Mullins, Liquid Mercury, Token Relations, and more.

“We’re thrilled to launch Crypto Investor Day, an event that will highlight the convergence of traditional finance and the digital asset space,” said Anthony Pompliano, Co-Founder of Reflexivity Research. “Our mission is to bridge the knowledge gap between these two worlds, maximizing our insights-per-minute KPI through some of the top minds in the industry.”

Olivier Roussy Newton, CEO of DeFi Technologies, added, “This event represents a great milestone for Reflexivity Research, as it builds off its successful Bitcoin Investor Day event earlier this year and continues to complement the growth seen in its research business. We’re excited to create a platform where leaders from both traditional and digital finance can collaborate and share ideas.”

For tickets and more information, please visit https://lu.ma/cryptoinvestorday24

About Reflexivity Research
Reflexivity Research LLC is a leading research firm specializing in the creation of high-quality, in-depth research reports for the bitcoin and digital asset industry, empowering investors with valuable insights. Reflexivity is a wholly owned subsidiary of DeFi Technologies Inc. For more information please visit https://www.reflexivityresearch.com/ 

About DeFi Technologies
DeFi Technologies Inc. (CBOE CA: DEFI) (GR: R9B) (OTC: DEFTF) is a financial technology company that pioneers the convergence of traditional capital markets with the world of decentralized finance (DeFi). With a dedicated focus on industry-leading Web3 technologies, DeFi Technologies aims to provide widespread investor access to the future of finance. Backed by an esteemed team of experts with extensive experience in financial markets and digital assets, we are committed to revolutionising the way individuals and institutions interact with the evolving financial ecosystem. Follow DeFi Technologies on Linkedin and Twitter, and for more details, visit https://defi.tech/ 

About Valour
Valour Inc. and Valour Digital Securities Limited (together, “Valour“) issues exchange traded products (“ETPs”) that enable retail and institutional investors to access digital assets in a simple and secure way via their traditional bank account. Valour is part of the asset management business line of DeFi Technologies Inc. (CBOE CA: DEFI) (GR: R9B) (OTC: DEFTF).

In addition to their novel physical backed digital asset platform, which includes 1Valour Bitcoin Physical Carbon Neutral ETP, 1Valour Ethereum Physical Staking, and 1Valour Internet Computer Physical Staking, Valour offers fully hedged digital asset ETPs with low to zero management fees, with product listings across European exchanges, banks and broker platforms. Valour’s existing product range includes Valour Uniswap (UNI), Cardano (ADA), Polkadot (DOT), Solana (SOL), Avalanche (AVAX), Cosmos (ATOM), Binance (BNB), Ripple (XRP), Toncoin (TON), Internet Computer (ICP), Chainlink (LINK) Enjin (ENJ), Valour Bitcoin Staking (BTC), Bitcoin Carbon Neutral (BTCN), Valour Digital Asset Basket 10 (VDAB10) and 1Valour STOXX Bitcoin Suisse Digital Asset Blue Chip ETPs with low management fees. Valour’s flagship products are Bitcoin Zero and Ethereum Zero, the first fully hedged, passive investment products with Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) as underlyings which are completely fee free. For more information about Valour, to subscribe, or to receive updates, visit valour.com

Cautionary note regarding forward-looking information:

This press release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to the Crypto Investor Day held by Reflexivity Research; the regulatory environment with respect to the growth and adoption of decentralized finance; the pursuit by DeFi Technologies and its subsidiaries of business opportunities; and the merits or potential returns of any such opportunities. Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company, as the case may be, to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but is not limited the acceptance of Valour exchange traded products by exchanges; growth and development of DeFi and digital asset sector; rules and regulations with respect to DeFi and digital asset; general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

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Worldcoin, a rising player in the decentralized identity space, recently made headlines with a significant expansion of its World ID feature to the Solana blockchain through the Wormhole interoperability platform. This development, announced on September 13, comes as part of the Worldcoin Foundation’s efforts to extend its decentralized identity verification system across multiple blockchains.

Worldcoin Solana Integration: What You Need to Know

The expansion of Worldcoin’s World ID feature to Solana is the result of a grant from the Worldcoin Foundation aimed at broadening the reach of its identity solution. The World ID feature is designed to verify human identity using advanced biometric technology, specifically eye scans, to create unique IrisCodes. These codes are then used to generate World IDs, which are crucial for verifying human identities and combating the growing issue of bots in digital environments.

Although the integration has been announced, World ID is not yet active on Solana. The project’s smart contracts are currently undergoing a rigorous security audit, expected to be completed in the coming weeks. Despite this, the market reacted positively to the news, with WLD tokens surging by 10% to reach $1.61 before settling at around $1.51, according to CryptoSlate.

The Role of Wormhole in Worldcoin’s Expansion

At the heart of this integration is Wormhole, a leading cross-chain platform that facilitates interoperability between different blockchain ecosystems. Wormhole allows tokens, data, and smart contracts to move seamlessly across multiple blockchains, enabling developers to create applications that transcend a single network.

Through this integration, Solana developers will now have the opportunity to build decentralized applications (dApps) that prioritize human verification via World ID, while leveraging Solana’s speed and efficiency. Wormhole will facilitate this by enabling Solana-based protocols to authenticate World IDs that were originally verified on Ethereum, where World ID was first deployed.

Robinson Burkey, co-founder of the Wormhole Foundation, stated, “Bringing World ID to Solana is a big step forward for identity verification. With the integration of World ID and Wormhole Queries, developers can now easily build applications that prioritize real users across chains, improving trust in decentralized ecosystems.”

World ID and the Fight Against Bots

Worldcoin’s mission, centered around the World ID, aims to tackle one of the most pressing challenges in the digital age: verifying human identity in an increasingly automated world. Bots have become a widespread problem across various online platforms, often engaging in activities like spamming, fraudulent transactions, and manipulating online voting or feedback systems.

World ID uses Orb devices to scan users’ irises, generating a unique IrisCode that acts as proof of their identity. This biometric verification ensures that the person interacting with decentralized applications or digital services is a real human, helping to build trust in decentralized systems.

By expanding this capability to Solana, Worldcoin hopes to empower developers on the Solana network to build applications that can differentiate between real users and bots. This move could enhance the quality of decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms, non-fungible token (NFT) marketplaces, and other dApps by ensuring that interactions within these ecosystems are genuine.

Solana’s Growing Role in Decentralized Identity

Solana has long been praised for its high-speed transactions and low fees, making it one of the top blockchain networks for DeFi, NFTs, and gaming applications. The integration of Worldcoin Solana identity verification through World ID is expected to add a new layer of trust and security to the network.

With the introduction of World ID, Solana developers will be able to create applications that require identity verification, opening up new possibilities for use cases such as voting systems, fair NFT drops, and more secure financial transactions. Moreover, by utilizing the Wormhole platform, these applications can tap into cross-chain functionality, potentially enabling a new level of interoperability for identity verification across blockchain networks.

The Broader Implications for Blockchain and Digital Identity

The integration of World ID into the Solana ecosystem represents a broader shift toward decentralized identity solutions in the blockchain space. As the world becomes more digitally connected, the need for secure, verifiable, and decentralized ways to prove one’s identity will only grow.

With the addition of Solana, Worldcoin is making strides in positioning itself as a key player in this emerging sector, offering a solution that could be widely adopted across various blockchains and applications.

As the security audit of the smart contracts is finalized and World ID becomes fully operational on Solana, the true impact of this integration will be seen. For now, the positive market reaction suggests that investors and developers alike are optimistic about the potential of Worldcoin’s vision for decentralized identity.

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