GameStop Partners With Crypto Exchange FTX.US to Boost Digital Asset Adoption
Daily Market Wrap
Crypto market cap: 976.21 billion, up 4.64%
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News of the Day
GameStop doubles down on crypto amid a new partnership with FTX.US
Why it matters:
GameStop and FTX.US will jointly promote e-commerce and marketing initiatives, such as GameStop retail stores carrying FTX gift cards
GameStop released an NFT marketplace in mid to late July, which was better received than Coinbase’s
After the news release, GameStop stock price rose by almost 10%
Crypto Daily Spotlight
Hacker Steals $370K Via Avalanche Flash Loan Arbitrage Attack
Brief introduction: Avalanche is Layer 1 blockchain with the fastest time to finality, or time to confirm transactions. It uses the proof-of-stake protocol and thrives on its high speed, low cost, and sustainability. The blockchain has smart contract capabilities and its native token is AVAX.
Why it matters:
Unknown attacker borrowed uncollateralised funds, drove up the price of the asset and sold back the borrowed capital, allowing them to pocket the arbitrage difference
While the attack took place on the Avalanche blockchain, three other protocols: Curve Finance, Trader Joe and Nereus Finance were also affected
Attack was picked up by CertiK’s on-chain security software Skynet
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