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Bitcoin price is within a whisker of its July record, and two market signals hint the breakout may not stop at a new high.
Lido DAO’s LDO token surged 12% to a six-month high amid rising network activity and strong investor interest. Bullish sentiment now targets $1.68, with $1.85 in sight if momentum holds.
- 11:44BlackRock and Nvidia, along with others, acquire data center operator Aligned for $40 billion to expand AI data center infrastructureAccording to ChainCatcher, citing a report from the Financial Times, a consortium consisting of BlackRock, Nvidia, xAI, Microsoft, and others has announced the acquisition of US data center giant Aligned Data Centers for approximately $40 billion. This move aims to meet the rapidly growing global demand for AI computing power. The consortium also includes GIP, MGX, Temasek, and the Kuwait Investment Authority. They plan to double the number of Aligned's 50 campuses in the Americas and, through the AI Infrastructure Partnership, mobilize a funding pool of up to $100 billion for further acquisitions and construction.
- 11:44Publicly listed company Matador increases holdings by 5 BTC and raises $100 million in fundingChainCatcher news, according to GlobeNewswire, the listed company Matador announced that it has spent approximately $579,188 to purchase an additional 5 BTC, with an average price of $115,933 per bitcoin. The company's current bitcoin holdings have reached 82 BTC. The company also disclosed that it is raising $100 millions through a secured convertible note financing with ATW Partners.
- 11:44Data: sUSDD TVL surpasses 1 million USD, offering 12% APY savings yieldChainCatcher News, according to official sources, the total value locked (TVL) of the decentralized stablecoin USDD interest-bearing token sUSDD has surpassed 1 million USD. sUSDD was officially launched on October 6, providing a decentralized and transparent savings system. Users can convert USDD to sUSDD, and after depositing, they can automatically enjoy an annual percentage yield (APY) of 12% without the need for staking or locking, thus achieving asset appreciation. According to the official statement, the launch of sUSDD makes crypto asset savings more accessible, safer, and user-friendly, marking a new chapter for DeFi. Risk Warning