FASB Crypto Accounting Review Won’t Include NFTs, Certain Stablecoins: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 31. 20:54

FASB Crypto Accounting Review Won’t Include NFTs, Certain Stablecoins: Report The accounting standards body outlined its criteria for crypto assets that would be covered by a forthcoming rule regarding companies and their digital assets.

Brazilian Crypto Asset Manager Hashdex Authorized to List ETPs in the European Union

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 31. 20:49

Brazilian Crypto Asset Manager Hashdex Authorized to List ETPs in the European Union The company earlier this year received approval to operate in Switzerland, and listed an ETP there in May.

Market Wrap: Bitcoin's Price Rises Amid Uncertainty

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 31. 20:39

Market Wrap: Bitcoin's Price Rises Amid Uncertainty  Prices appear undervalued, but range-bound as well. Market Wrap is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter diving into what happened in today's crypto markets.

Can Crypto Save the Cannabis Industry?

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 31. 20:34

Can Crypto Save the Cannabis Industry? The legal cannabis industry’s problems go much deeper than a lack of access to banking. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Sin Week, which sheds lights on how illicit industries are using crypto and adapting to Web3.

Crypto Miner PrimeBlock’s CEO Has Left Firm After Canceled SPAC Deal: Sources

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 31. 20:28

Crypto Miner PrimeBlock’s CEO Has Left Firm After Canceled SPAC Deal: Sources SPAC deals have been getting axed in recent months due to adverse market conditions.

Crypto Lawyer Kyle Roche Withdraws From Tether, Bitfinex, TRON and BitMEX Lawsuits After CryptoLeaks Scandal

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 31. 20:05

Crypto Lawyer Kyle Roche Withdraws From Tether, Bitfinex, TRON and BitMEX Lawsuits After CryptoLeaks Scandal The founding partner of upstart law firm Roche Freedman had been accused of starting frivolous class action lawsuits to harm competitors of blockchain project Avalanche.

‘Beer with Bill Murray’ NFT Sells for $185K in ETH at Charity Auction

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 31. 19:12

‘Beer with Bill Murray’ NFT Sells for $185K in ETH at Charity Auction The NFT sold on Coinbase marketplace drew a bidding war Wednesday in an effort to raise money for charity.

Crece la adopción cripto en Perú a medida que aumentan la inflación e inestabilidad política

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 31. 18:57

Crece la adopción cripto en Perú a medida que aumentan la inflación e inestabilidad política En medio de denuncias de corrupción sobre la dirigencia política y altas tasas de inflación, los peruanos están encontrando en cripto un resguardo de valor.

Peruvians Are Buying Crypto to Hedge Against Inflation and Political Instability

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 31. 18:46

Peruvians Are Buying Crypto to Hedge Against Inflation and Political Instability Amid government corruption investigations and economic imbalances, one of the most stable countries in Latin America is turning to cryptocurrencies as a store of value.

The SEC Provides More Regulatory Clarity

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 31. 18:30

The SEC Provides More Regulatory Clarity Zcash, horizen and stellar might be securities, according to new regulatory filings. We’re starting to get even more clarity about the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s efforts to bring the cryptocurrency sector in line with its existing regulations.

The SEC Is Getting Clearer About How It Plans to Regulate Crypto

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 31. 18:30

The SEC Is Getting Clearer About How It Plans to Regulate Crypto Zcash, horizen and stellar might be securities, according to new regulatory filings. We’re starting to get even more clarity about the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s efforts to bring the cryptocurrency sector in line with its existing regulations.

Mythical Games Is Building an Ethereum-Compatible Chain

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 31. 18:06

Mythical Games Is Building an Ethereum-Compatible Chain Ahead of Ethereum’s move to proof-of-stake, Mythical Games CEO John Linden joined CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover,” to discuss the EVM compatible chain the company has been building.

District of Columbia Suing MicroStrategy Founder Michael Saylor for Tax Fraud

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 31. 17:58

District of Columbia Suing MicroStrategy Founder Michael Saylor for Tax Fraud The Attorney General’s office is also suing the business software company for allegedly helping him evade taxes on his earnings in the district.

Bitcoin Maximalist Michael Saylor Sued for Tax Fraud by DC

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 31. 17:58

Bitcoin Maximalist Michael Saylor Sued for Tax Fraud by DC The Attorney General’s office is also suing the business software company for allegedly helping him evade taxes on his earnings in the district.

Credit Suisse Held $31M in ‘Digital Assets’ for Clients Last Quarter

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 31. 17:36

Credit Suisse Held $31M in ‘Digital Assets’ for Clients Last Quarter The storied Swiss bank disclosed its custody of what are more likely to be tokenized securities than cryptocurrencies in keeping with SEC accounting guidance.

When White Hat Hackers Go Bad

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 31. 17:03

When White Hat Hackers Go Bad Even the most ethical hacker can be lured in by the temptation of potential rewards.

As the Gun Market Moves to Crypto, Deeply Private Owners Reveal More Than They May Know

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 31. 16:54

As the Gun Market Moves to Crypto, Deeply Private Owners Reveal More Than They May Know While lobbyists don’t want the government to track guns with a registry, the blockchains driving crypto act like one. This piece is part of CoinDesk’s Sin Week.

Ticketmaster Partners With Blockchain Firm Dapper Labs to Issue NFTs for Live Events

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 31. 16:27

Ticketmaster Partners With Blockchain Firm Dapper Labs to Issue NFTs for Live Events The ticket giant recently added a digital wallet feature and marketplace to its website.

EU Lawmakers Vote Down Green Crypto Mining Study

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 31. 16:09

EU Lawmakers Vote Down Green Crypto Mining Study The Green Party had pushed for the research into mining techniques after failing to impose restrictions on bitcoin-style proof-of-work

Crypto Financial-Services Firm Galaxy Digital Hires Andrew Lace for Its London Trading Division

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 31. 15:56

Crypto Financial-Services Firm Galaxy Digital Hires Andrew Lace for Its London Trading Division The firm has been hiring aggressively despite concerns of a crypto winter and plans to end the year with more than 400 employees.

Sixteen Arrested in South Korea for Illegal Crypto Trading Activities: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 31. 15:52

Sixteen Arrested in South Korea for Illegal Crypto Trading Activities: Report South Korean customs authorities on Tuesday arrested 16 people involved in illegal foregin exchange transactions, according to a report by local outlet Newsis.

Then They Fight You: Scenarios for Coming Crypto Regulation

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 31. 15:46

Then They Fight You: Scenarios for Coming Crypto Regulation U.S. regulators are clearly sharpening their knives for an assault on cryptocurrency. If you’re serious about all this, it’s time to quit messing around.

Binance Froze Russian Gun Maker's Crypto Assets, Likely at Ukraine’s Request

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 31. 15:10

Binance Froze Russian Gun Maker's Crypto Assets, Likely at Ukraine’s Request Vladislav Lobaev, a Russian gun manufacturer, raised $21,000 in crypto for the war in Ukraine before the world’s largest crypto exchange locked down the funds.

Binance Froze Russian Gun Maker's Crypto Assets, Amid Ukrainian Pressure

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 31. 15:10

Binance Froze Russian Gun Maker's Crypto Assets, Amid Ukrainian Pressure Vladislav Lobaev, a Russian gun manufacturer, raised $21,000 in crypto for the war in Ukraine before the world’s largest crypto exchange locked down the funds.

Paraguay’s President Vetoes Bill That Would Regulate Crypto Mining and Trading

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 31. 15:09

Paraguay’s President Vetoes Bill That Would Regulate Crypto Mining and Trading The bill now heads back to Paraguay’s National Congress, where if it is ratified by both chambers with absolute majorities, it can still be enacted.

More Volatility Ahead for Bitcoin as Federal Reserve Keeps Quiet

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 31. 14:34

More Volatility Ahead for Bitcoin as Federal Reserve Keeps Quiet Bitcoin traders will have to be data-dependent, just like the central bank.

First Mover Americas: A Bleak Month for Crypto as Bitcoin Slides, Ether Stalls and Solana Tanks

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 31. 14:23

First Mover Americas: A Bleak Month for Crypto as Bitcoin Slides, Ether Stalls and Solana Tanks The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 31, 2022. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Bitcoin Miners' Profitability May Narrow as Mining Difficulty Hits Second-Biggest Increase This Year

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 31. 13:28

Bitcoin Miners' Profitability May Narrow as Mining Difficulty Hits Second-Biggest Increase This Year Bitcoin miners are stepping up production as the weather cools down, so the network automatically adjusted to increase the difficulty of mining a block.

Stacked, the Web3 Version of Twitch, Raises $12.9M

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 31. 13:00

Stacked, the Web3 Version of Twitch, Raises $12.9M Crypto-focused venture capital firm Pantera Capital led the fundraise

A16z Wants to Standardize NFTs by Giving You a License for Your Token

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 31. 13:00

A16z Wants to Standardize NFTs by Giving You a License for Your Token Andreessen Horowitz's crypto arm is releasing a free licensing system, aiming to help the NFT sector fulfill its "economic potential."

Ether Futures See Unusually High Liquidations as Funding Rates Point to Bearish Sentiment

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 31. 12:39

Ether Futures See Unusually High Liquidations as Funding Rates Point to Bearish Sentiment Ether liquidations were more than double those of bitcoin as trading intensified ahead of Ethereum's Merge event next month.

An NFT Marketplace Is Letting Buyers Avoid Royalty Payments. Creators Aren’t Pleased

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 31. 12:00

An NFT Marketplace Is Letting Buyers Avoid Royalty Payments. Creators Aren’t Pleased The popular NFT marketplace X2Y2 announced that it will no longer make buyers pay royalties on certain NFT purchases, sparking debate on the importance of such payments to the industry.

Can Ethereum Out-Engineer the Censors by 'Shuttering' the Beacon Chain?

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 31. 11:30

Can Ethereum Out-Engineer the Censors by 'Shuttering' the Beacon Chain? Ethereum’s developers are realizing censorship is not a problem that can just be coded away. This piece is originally from Valid Points, CoinDesk's weekly newsletter, breaking down Ethereum’s evolution and its impact on crypto markets.

Morgan Stanley Says Stablecoin Market Cap Is Contracting Again

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 31. 11:02

Morgan Stanley Says Stablecoin Market Cap Is Contracting Again The combined market capitalization of the two largest stablecoins, tether and USD Coin, has begun to fall again, a sign that quantitative tightening in the crypto financial system has resumed.

What to Expect From the UK’s Royal Mint NFT Collection

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 31. 10:28

What to Expect From the UK’s Royal Mint NFT Collection The country's former finance minister Rishi Sunak asked the maker of British coins in April to develop a range of NFTs that represents the country's commitment to a "forward-looking approach."

British National Accused in OneCoin Scam Set to Face US Extradition: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 31. 10:20

British National Accused in OneCoin Scam Set to Face US Extradition: Report Christopher Hamilton, a Briton accused of money laundering and wire fraud in the $4 billion OneCoin scam, has lost his bid to avoid extradition to the United States on Tuesday. UK District Judge Nicholas Rimmer rejected Hamilton's defence that he should be tried in the UK since the fraud he committed occurred outside the US.

Pantera Capital COO Samir Shah Leaves the Crypto Venture Capital Firm After Two Months

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 31. 09:54

Pantera Capital COO Samir Shah Leaves the Crypto Venture Capital Firm After Two Months Pantera Capital Chief Operating Officer Samir Shah has left the cryptocurrency-focused investment firm after barely two months, his LinkedIn profile shows.

S. Korean City Busan Taps FTX to Develop Crypto Exchange, Promote Blockchain Businesses

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 31. 07:10

S. Korean City Busan Taps FTX to Develop Crypto Exchange, Promote Blockchain Businesses Busan aims to position itself as a blockchain hub in the coming years and signed on crypto exchange Binance for similar efforts last week.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Claws Back Above $20K; Singapore Bank Head’s Speech Reflects Growing Crypto Hostility

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 31. 01:45

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Claws Back Above $20K; Singapore Bank Head’s Speech Reflects Growing Crypto Hostility  In his speech, Ravi Menon spoke in favor of digital asset innovation but not cryptocurrency speculation. But the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s approach may not be realistic.

Market for Compound Ether Token ‘Frozen’ After Code Bug Kills Price Feed

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 30. 23:48

Market for Compound Ether Token ‘Frozen’ After Code Bug Kills Price Feed Compound points to faulty code in a recent addition to the protocol as the problem and said a solution is days away.

Crypto Exchange FTX's CEO Visited White House Amid Regulatory Fight

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 30. 22:39

Crypto Exchange FTX's CEO Visited White House Amid Regulatory Fight Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX’s regulatory team met with White House policy advisor Charlotte Butash and counselor Steve Ricchetti in May.

Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Poised to Spike by Most Since January Amid Colder Weather

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 30. 21:53

Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Poised to Spike by Most Since January Amid Colder Weather Some analysts are starting to see the seasons of Texas constitute the new seasons of bitcoin mining.

NFT Collective PROOF Raises $50M in Funding Round Led by a16z

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 30. 21:12

NFT Collective PROOF Raises $50M in Funding Round Led by a16z The funds will help the company launch its latest Moonbirds NFT collection and a social platform for NFT collectors.

Coinbase Gets Hold-Equivalent Rating From Barclays on Crypto Regulatory Risk

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 30. 20:43

Coinbase Gets Hold-Equivalent Rating From Barclays on Crypto Regulatory Risk Barclays’ research team sees Coinbase continuing to face headwinds.

El Salvador retrasa la emisión de los bonos bitcoin, según Paolo Ardoino, CTO de Bitfinex

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 30. 20:42

El Salvador retrasa la emisión de los bonos bitcoin, según Paolo Ardoino, CTO de Bitfinex El CTO de Bitfinex y Tether espera que el bono aún pueda implementarse este año.

Alchemy-Backed Blockchain Company Contribution Labs Raising $3M in Equity Sale

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 30. 20:36

Alchemy-Backed Blockchain Company Contribution Labs Raising $3M in Equity Sale The new startup developed Mint Kudus, which lets communities offer tokenized badges as participation rewards

Market Wrap: Bitcoin's Price Retreats Along With Stocks

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 30. 20:30

Market Wrap: Bitcoin's Price Retreats Along With Stocks Risk assets trade down as global economic fears persist. Market Wrap is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter diving into what happened in today's crypto markets.

Betting Platform BetDEX Labs Likes the Odds for Its Decentralized Sports Exchange

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 30. 19:39

Betting Platform BetDEX Labs Likes the Odds for Its Decentralized Sports Exchange The decentralized sports betting exchange based on Solana is looking to build a global clearinghouse “where people can put up the bets they will take … and the bets they will meet…,” BetDEX Co-Founder Nigel Eccles said, on CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover.”

ETH y BTC podrían registrar inestabilidad a medida que aumenta el índice de apalancamiento de interés abierto

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 30. 19:06

ETH y BTC podrían registrar inestabilidad a medida que aumenta el índice de apalancamiento de interés abierto “El aumento en el indicador demuestra que el interés abierto está superando el tamaño del mercado e incrementando el riesgo de volatilidad”, dijo un investigador.

El Salvador’s Bitcoin Bond Delays Continue; Investor Interest Wanes: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 30. 18:25

El Salvador’s Bitcoin Bond Delays Continue; Investor Interest Wanes: Report It’s the latest in a string of delays for the planned $1 billion bond offering.

Can Privacy-Focused Bitcoin Projects Avoid OFAC Sanctions?

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 30. 18:15

Can Privacy-Focused Bitcoin Projects Avoid OFAC Sanctions? Bitcoin that’s been sent through privacy-preserving mixers could be vulnerable to censorship. But there are some workarounds in progress.

US Congressman Wants Consumer-Protection Answers From Agencies, Crypto Firms

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 30. 18:13

US Congressman Wants Consumer-Protection Answers From Agencies, Crypto Firms FTX, Binance.US, Coinbase and others are on the hot seat to answer consumer-protection questions from House subcommittee chair Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.)

The Sex Club, Tokenized

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 30. 17:18

The Sex Club, Tokenized Daniel Saynt’s Manhattan sex club has plans for NFT membership and its own $NSFW token.

Brazilian Crypto Exchange Digitra.com Launches Trading Platform Using Nasdaq's Cloud-Based Technology

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 30. 16:55

Brazilian Crypto Exchange Digitra.com Launches Trading Platform Using Nasdaq's Cloud-Based Technology Nasdaq’s Marketplace Services Platform will support Digitra’s new Trade to Earn feature that awards tokens for every executed trade.

Solana-Based Automation Network Clockwork Raises $4M in Seed Funding

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 30. 14:39

Solana-Based Automation Network Clockwork Raises $4M in Seed Funding The decentralized network utilizes the Solana validator to facilitate tasks such as automated payments.

Criminal Crypto Use Is Growing, but That’s Just Half the Story

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 30. 14:21

Criminal Crypto Use Is Growing, but That’s Just Half the Story Data suggests that while authorities are getting better at sniffing out dark web markets, dark web markets are getting better at not being sniffed.

Crypto Lender Nexo Allocates Additional $50M for Token Buyback Initiative

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 30. 14:00

Crypto Lender Nexo Allocates Additional $50M for Token Buyback Initiative Cryptocurrency lending platform Nexo has allocated an additional $50 million to its token buyback initiative.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Holds $20K Level; Altcoins Recover as Market Sentiment Improves

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 30. 13:59

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Holds $20K Level; Altcoins Recover as Market Sentiment Improves The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 30, 2022. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Banco Itaú fue seleccionado por el Banco Central de Brasil para desarrollar un fondo de liquidez DeFi

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 30. 13:53

Banco Itaú fue seleccionado por el Banco Central de Brasil para desarrollar un fondo de liquidez DeFi El Banco Central do Brasil eligió otros siete proyectos como parte del Laboratorio de Tecnología e Innovación Financiera y Tecnológica.

Digital Liberation: How Blockchain Can Be Sexy (and Safe)

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 30. 13:48

Digital Liberation: How Blockchain Can Be Sexy (and Safe) Tech is changing the way individuals live and innovate. How can this shift affect the trajectory of sex workers?

Slow Ventures Raises Stakes on Crypto Governance with ‘Timber sDAO’

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 30. 13:20

Slow Ventures Raises Stakes on Crypto Governance with ‘Timber sDAO’ The first sDAO bought plain old land; the second sDAO is buying more. But this time: land with trees.

NFT Security Startup Tokenproof Raises $5M to Keep JPEGs Safe From Scammers

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 30. 13:00

NFT Security Startup Tokenproof Raises $5M to Keep JPEGs Safe From Scammers “A lot of people talk about the utility of NFTs, but there hasn't been the rails for the infrastructure to be able to unlock that utility in the real world,” Alfonso Olvera, CEO of Tokenproof told CoinDesk.

Thai SEC Fines Bitkub Executive $235K for Insider Trading

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 30. 12:43

Thai SEC Fines Bitkub Executive $235K for Insider Trading Thailand’s oldest commercial bank recently backed out of a deal to buy a majority stake in Bitkub citing unresolved regulatory issues with the country's securities regulator.

BNB Chain Introduces Liquid Staking to Provide Crypto Users Access to More Income Streams

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 30. 12:26

BNB Chain Introduces Liquid Staking to Provide Crypto Users Access to More Income Streams BNB Chain, the blockchain of crypto exchange Binance, has introduced liquid staking. Liquid staking allows users to, in effect, earn a yield on their locked tokens by issuing new tokens with an equivalent value to the locked ones.

Solana-Based DeFi Protocol OptiFi Loses $661K in Programming Blunder

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 30. 12:26

Solana-Based DeFi Protocol OptiFi Loses $661K in Programming Blunder OptiFi, a Solana-powered DeFi protocol that focuses on derivatives, accidentally closed its mainnet platform in a programming blunder, locking away $661,000 in USDC.

Singapore State Investor Temasek to Lead $100M Funding Round in Animoca Brands: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 30. 12:06

Singapore State Investor Temasek to Lead $100M Funding Round in Animoca Brands: Report Singapore's state investment fund Temasek, one of the world's largest investors, is to lead a $100 million funding round into non-fungible token (NFT) and metaverse investor Animoca Brands, Bloomberg reported Monday.

Temasek to Lead $100M Funding Round in NFT and Metaverse Investor Animoca Brands: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 30. 12:06

Temasek to Lead $100M Funding Round in NFT and Metaverse Investor Animoca Brands: Report Singapore's state investment fund Temasek, one of the world's largest investors, is to lead a $100 million funding round into non-fungible token (NFT) and metaverse investor Animoca Brands, Bloomberg reported Monday.

Stablecoin Tether Dismisses Wall Street Journal's Claim of Inadequate Reserves

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 30. 11:53

Stablecoin Tether Dismisses Wall Street Journal's Claim of Inadequate Reserves Stablecoin issuer Tether has hit back at a Wall Street Journal article that claimed its balance sheet comprised of "unsafe assets."

Stablecoin Issuer Tether Dismisses Wall Street Journal's Claim of Inadequate Reserves

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 30. 11:53

Stablecoin Issuer Tether Dismisses Wall Street Journal's Claim of Inadequate Reserves Stablecoin issuer Tether has hit back at a Wall Street Journal article that claimed its balance sheet comprised of "unsafe assets."

Ether, Bitcoin Could See Turbulence as Open Interest Leverage Ratio Soars to Record High

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 30. 11:39

Ether, Bitcoin Could See Turbulence as Open Interest Leverage Ratio Soars to Record High "The rising ratio indicates open interest is outpacing market size and increases the risk of volatility," one researcher said.

Founder of Turkish Crypto Exchange Thodex Arrested in Albania

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 30. 11:15

Founder of Turkish Crypto Exchange Thodex Arrested in Albania The founder disappeared in 2021, taking with him funds from 400,000 users.

South Korea Must Reverse Ineffective Ban on Crypto ICOs, Central Bank Says

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 30. 11:10

South Korea Must Reverse Ineffective Ban on Crypto ICOs, Central Bank Says The Bank of Korea says domestic companies like stablecoin issuer Terra were able to circumvent the ban and sell digital tokens to locals by setting up corporations overseas.

Blockchain Gaming Platform Xterio Raises $40M Led by Partner FunPlus

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 30. 11:03

Blockchain Gaming Platform Xterio Raises $40M Led by Partner FunPlus The round was co-led by Makers Fund, FTX Ventures and XPLA.

Crypto Custody Firm Fireblocks Adds Support for Solana Blockchain’s DeFi, NFT, Gaming Apps

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 30. 11:00

Crypto Custody Firm Fireblocks Adds Support for Solana Blockchain’s DeFi, NFT, Gaming Apps Cryptocurrency custody firm Fireblocks has begun providing support for the Solana blockchain’s ecosystem of decentralized finance (DeFi) developers, non-fungible token (NFT) applications and other Web3 activities

Crypto Custody Technology Firm Fireblocks Adds Support for Solana Blockchain’s DeFi, NFT, Gaming Apps

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 30. 11:00

Crypto Custody Technology Firm Fireblocks Adds Support for Solana Blockchain’s DeFi, NFT, Gaming Apps Cryptocurrency custody firm Fireblocks has begun providing support for the Solana blockchain’s ecosystem of decentralized finance (DeFi) developers, non-fungible token (NFT) applications and other Web3 activities

Elon Musk Sends Second Letter Terminating Twitter Acquisition

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 30. 10:26

Elon Musk Sends Second Letter Terminating Twitter Acquisition Tesla (TSLA) CEO Elon Musk sent a second letter calling off the $44 billion acquisition of Twitter (TWTR) in case one sent in July is deemed invalid.

Australia Starts Research Program to Explore Digital Asset Opportunities

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 30. 09:45

Australia Starts Research Program to Explore Digital Asset Opportunities The DFCRC is an industry-led cross-disciplinary consortium that has 25 partners from the finance, academia and regulatory sectors, including the Reserve Bank. Australia's Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe was at the launch. Earlier this month, the Australian central bank entered into a collaboration with the DFCRC to explore use cases for a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in Australia.

Indonesia's Biggest Tech Firm Enters Crypto With Purchase of Local Exchange: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 30. 09:13

Indonesia's Biggest Tech Firm Enters Crypto With Purchase of Local Exchange: Report GoTo Gojek Tokopedia, Indonesia's biggest tech company, has entered the cryptocurrency market with the purchase of local crypto exchange Kripto Maksima Koin, Reuters reported Monday.

DeFi Platform RedStone Raises Nearly $7M to Improve Connectivity Between Blockchains, Real-World Data

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 30. 09:00

DeFi Platform RedStone Raises Nearly $7M to Improve Connectivity Between Blockchains, Real-World Data The company aims to make interoperability between blockchains and external data sources faster and more affordable.

Crypto Lender Hodlnaut Placed Under Interim Judicial Management by Singapore Court

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 30. 07:17

Crypto Lender Hodlnaut Placed Under Interim Judicial Management by Singapore Court Troubled crypto lender Hodlnaut has been placed under interim judicial management in Singapore three weeks after it was forced to freeze withdrawals due to "difficult market conditions".

FBI Asks DeFi Platforms to Increase Security Measures, Warns Crypto Investors Against Vulnerabilities

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 30. 06:17

FBI Asks DeFi Platforms to Increase Security Measures, Warns Crypto Investors Against Vulnerabilities The warning comes after a slew of DeFi hacks this year, which has led to investors losing billions of dollars worth of crypto.

First Mover Asia: Taipei Blockchain Week Imperiled by Government’s COVID-19 Quarantine; Bitcoin Rebounds Above $20K

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 30. 01:14

First Mover Asia: Taipei Blockchain Week Imperiled by Government’s COVID-19 Quarantine; Bitcoin Rebounds Above $20K Organizers are exploring the use of residency visas for potential attendees and are optimistic they will hold a successful event; ether climbs.

Brazil’s Largest Private Bank, Itaú, Selected by Central Bank to Develop a DeFi Liquidity Pool

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 29. 21:24

Brazil’s Largest Private Bank, Itaú, Selected by Central Bank to Develop a DeFi Liquidity Pool The Banco Central do Brasil chose seven other projects as part of the Financial and Technological Innovation and Technology Laboratory.

‘Obvious Nonsense’: Prominent Blockchain’s Founder Dismisses Smear Campaign Allegation

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 29. 21:05

‘Obvious Nonsense’: Prominent Blockchain’s Founder Dismisses Smear Campaign Allegation Avalanche founder Emin Gün Sirer said the allegations – which drove the token down about 11% – are “categorically false.”

Federal Reserve’s FedNow Real-Time Payments Set for Mid-2023 Debut

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 29. 20:49

Federal Reserve’s FedNow Real-Time Payments Set for Mid-2023 Debut The instant payments service is currently being piloted by 120 firms, including banks and payment processors.

Market Wrap: Bitcoin and Ether Rebound Halts 3-Day Losing Streak

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 29. 20:46

Market Wrap: Bitcoin and Ether Rebound Halts 3-Day Losing Streak Bitcoin (BTC) started the week in positive territory, rising 3% on average trading volume. The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization rebounded on Monday following three consecutive days of losses. Market Wrap is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter diving into what happened in today's crypto markets.

The End of the Texas Bitcoin Mining Gold Rush

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 29. 20:00

The End of the Texas Bitcoin Mining Gold Rush The new era for mining in the state might look more like a slog than a boom – but it could also be better for the electric grid.

Cardano Builder IOG Funds $4.5M Blockchain Research Hub at Stanford University

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 29. 20:00

Cardano Builder IOG Funds $4.5M Blockchain Research Hub at Stanford University Cardano blockchain builder Input Output Global (IOG) has funded a $4.5 million blockchain hub at Stanford University, the latest in a series of academic research outposts around the globe.

La provincia argentina de Mendoza ahora acepta criptomonedas para el pago de impuestos

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 29. 19:37

La provincia argentina de Mendoza ahora acepta criptomonedas para el pago de impuestos Los pagos efectuados en criptomonedas al gobierno de la provincia se convertirían inmediatamente a pesos argentinos.

Facebook se suma a Instagram y ofrece soporte para publicar NFTs

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 29. 19:09

Facebook se suma a Instagram y ofrece soporte para publicar NFTs Los usuarios ahora pueden vincular sus billeteras cripto y comenzar a compartir sus coleccionables digitales, según la empresa matriz Meta Platforms.

Dubai-Based Virtuzone to Accept Crypto Payments via Binance Pay

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 29. 19:01

Dubai-Based Virtuzone to Accept Crypto Payments via Binance Pay Virtuzone is joining a number of other UAE companies using Binance Pay for crypto payments.

Argentina's Mendoza Province Now Accepts Cryptocurrencies for Tax Payments

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 29. 18:17

Argentina's Mendoza Province Now Accepts Cryptocurrencies for Tax Payments Crypto payments to the province’s government would be immediately converted to Argentine pesos.

Court Rejects Central African Republic’s Plan to Offer Citizenship for Crypto Investment: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 29. 17:35

Court Rejects Central African Republic’s Plan to Offer Citizenship for Crypto Investment: Report The country wanted to offer citizenship and other benefits in exchange for investing $60,000 in its Sango Coin.

Why Crypto Should Support the American Data Privacy and Protection Act

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 29. 17:16

Why Crypto Should Support the American Data Privacy and Protection Act A code-first approach to consumer privacy could be bolstered by legislative initiatives.

Facebook Joins Meta’s Instagram in Supporting NFTs

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 29. 16:46

Facebook Joins Meta’s Instagram in Supporting NFTs Users can now integrate their crypto wallet into either app, and begin sharing their collectibles cross-platform.

Introducing Sin Week: Sex, Drugs, Guns and Web3

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 29. 16:03

Introducing Sin Week: Sex, Drugs, Guns and Web3 Private lives, public ledgers.

In Defense of Crime

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 29. 16:00

In Defense of Crime Crime can be an important signal that something in society needs reforming, writes David Z Morris. Financial surveillance that attempts to completely prevent crime could just make things worse in the long run. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Sin Week.

FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried Denies Crypto Exchange Is Planning to Acquire Huobi

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 29. 15:46

FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried Denies Crypto Exchange Is Planning to Acquire Huobi Huobi’s native token HT declined about 6% following Bankman-Fried’s tweet.

AVAX cae 11% luego de que Avalanche fuera acusada de pagar abogados para dañar a la competencia

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 29. 14:50

AVAX cae 11% luego de que Avalanche fuera acusada de pagar abogados para dañar a la competencia El director ejecutivo de Ava Labs rechazó la acusación como una "teoría conspirativa sin sentido".

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Bounces to $20K as Dollar Recedes From 20-Year High; Equity Futures Slide

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 29. 13:59

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Bounces to $20K as Dollar Recedes From 20-Year High; Equity Futures Slide The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 29, 2022. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

The Metaverse Casino That Wasn’t

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 29. 13:53

The Metaverse Casino That Wasn’t ICE Poker drives 60% of the Decentraland metaverse’s traffic. Is it a casino? More like a casino-that’s-not-a-casino.

Polkadot Parachain Moonbeam Integrates Cross-Chain Messaging Protocol LayerZero

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 29. 13:15

Polkadot Parachain Moonbeam Integrates Cross-Chain Messaging Protocol LayerZero Developing Web3 interoperability via cross-chain messaging has become a growing trend.

Why It Can Feel Good to Be Bad in the Metaverse

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 29. 13:04

Why It Can Feel Good to Be Bad in the Metaverse Virtual reality is fun. It’s a release. But when does it become a little too real?

Diving Deep into DeFi to Navigate the New Wave of Finance

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 29. 12:52

Diving Deep into DeFi to Navigate the New Wave of Finance The DeFi sector in CoinDesk DACS refers to projects that support financial products and services that are not facilitated with any central entity.

Fintech Firm Lightnet Group Gets $50M From LDA Capital to Boost Velo Protocol's Tech

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 29. 11:14

Fintech Firm Lightnet Group Gets $50M From LDA Capital to Boost Velo Protocol's Tech The firm has the option to raise the total commitment to up to $100 over the next three years.

Fintech Firm Lightnet Group Gets $50M From LDA Capital to Boost Velo Protocol's Technology

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 29. 11:14

Fintech Firm Lightnet Group Gets $50M From LDA Capital to Boost Velo Protocol's Technology The firm has the option to raise the total commitment to up to $100 over the next three years.

Crypto Coin AVAX Drops 11% After Self-Described Whistleblower Says Avalanche Weaponized Litigation Against Rivals

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 29. 09:17

Crypto Coin AVAX Drops 11% After Self-Described Whistleblower Says Avalanche Weaponized Litigation Against Rivals AVAX drops to the lowest since July 13 even as Ava Labs CEO dismisses accusation as "conspiracy theory nonsense."

Singapore's Central Bank Wants to Foster Digital Assets, Restrict Crypto Speculation

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 29. 08:28

Singapore's Central Bank Wants to Foster Digital Assets, Restrict Crypto Speculation The head of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, Ravi Menon, insists this stance is "synergistic" and says price speculation is the source of the crypto world's problems.

Inflation Hedge or Not, Bitcoin's True Value Is Separation of Money and State

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 28. 14:50

Inflation Hedge or Not, Bitcoin's True Value Is Separation of Money and State Inflationary forces are still out there and investors are thinking about how best to protect themselves. Is bitcoin a way to do that?

SEC Questions Grayscale’s Legal Stance on Stellar, Zcash and Horizen Crypto Trusts

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 27. 21:14

SEC Questions Grayscale’s Legal Stance on Stellar, Zcash and Horizen Crypto Trusts ZEC, ZEN and XLM “may currently be a security, based on the facts as they exist today,” Grayscale said in recent, little-noticed filings.

Grayscale, Disclosing SEC Queries, Says Cryptos XLM, ZEC, ZEN May be Securities

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 27. 21:14

Grayscale, Disclosing SEC Queries, Says Cryptos XLM, ZEC, ZEN May be Securities ZEC, ZEN and XLM “may currently be a security, based on the facts as they exist today,” Grayscale said in recent, little-noticed filings.

CoinSwitch CEO, in Wake of Searches by Indian Authorities, Says the Crypto Exchange Is 'Fully Cooperating'

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 27. 11:57

CoinSwitch CEO, in Wake of Searches by Indian Authorities, Says the Crypto Exchange Is 'Fully Cooperating' Twice in the Twitter thread, CoinSwitch Kuber CEO Ashish Singhal sought to clarify that the "engagement with the ED" is not about money laundering. CoinDesk has reported the searches have been in connection with India's Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA).

Web3 Domain Name Service Could Lose Its Web Address Because Programmer Who Can Renew It Sits in Jail

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 26. 22:30

Web3 Domain Name Service Could Lose Its Web Address Because Programmer Who Can Renew It Sits in Jail Eth.link expired on July 26 and will be up for grabs on Sept. 5, according to GoDaddy.

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Slumps to Lowest Level in Over a Month After Powell Affirms Hawkish Monetary Policy

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 26. 20:35

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Slumps to Lowest Level in Over a Month After Powell Affirms Hawkish Monetary Policy The first cryptocurrency dipped 4.3% to around $20,549, its lowest point since July 16, after the head of the U.S. central bank said the Fed would maintain its restrictive monetary course. This article originally appeared in Market Wrap, CoinDesk’s daily newsletter diving into what happened in today's crypto markets.

The Merge May Negatively Impact DeFi Protocols, Stablecoins: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 26. 19:48

The Merge May Negatively Impact DeFi Protocols, Stablecoins: Report The transition to proof-of-stake could decrease stablecoin values and shrink lending pools, according to a DappRadar report.

Ether May Continue to Lose Momentum Until Merge Is Completed, BofA Says

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 26. 19:21

Ether May Continue to Lose Momentum Until Merge Is Completed, BofA Says Investors wang more clarity around The Merge and its implications, the bank told clients in a research note.

Bitcoin cae por debajo de $21K tras los comentarios de Powell sobre medidas de ajuste monetario

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 26. 19:14

Bitcoin cae por debajo de $21K tras los comentarios de Powell sobre medidas de ajuste monetario El presidente de la Reserva Federal dijo que los hogares y las empresas deberían prepararse para meses difíciles mientras el banco central trabaja para reducir la inflación.

Blockchain Startup Aims to Open the $1T Diamond Market to More Investors

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 26. 18:58

Blockchain Startup Aims to Open the $1T Diamond Market to More Investors Diamond Standard believes that tokenizing diamonds will make investing in the precious stones easier and more efficient.

AMC and Wall Street Are Learning All the Wrong Lessons From Crypto

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 26. 16:33

AMC and Wall Street Are Learning All the Wrong Lessons From Crypto From APE to BBBY, meme stocks are here to stay. That may not be great.

Bitcoin Tumbles Below $21K After Powell’s Hawkish Remarks

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 26. 16:30

Bitcoin Tumbles Below $21K After Powell’s Hawkish Remarks The Federal Reserve Chairman said households and businesses should prepare for pain as the central bank works to bring down inflation.

In Defense of Crypto Speculation

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 26. 16:00

In Defense of Crypto Speculation In crypto, the speculative furor is even more intense because of the degree of potential disruption and because the barriers to achieving that disruption are so high that the cycles of hope and disappointment are more extreme.

Coinbase Pledges to ‘Evaluate’ Forked Ethereum Tokens in Update to ‘Merge’ Policy

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 26. 15:34

Coinbase Pledges to ‘Evaluate’ Forked Ethereum Tokens in Update to ‘Merge’ Policy The crypto exchange is changing its tune – slightly – on its planned response to Ethereum’s biggest tech upgrade.

Aumenta el trading de opciones que apuestan a la volatilidad de ether antes de la fusión

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 26. 15:07

Aumenta el trading de opciones que apuestan a la volatilidad de ether antes de la fusión Los traders están apostando al strangle largo de ether, lo que implica comprar contratos de opciones tanto alcistas como bajistas.

Sell-Side Trims Targets for Bitcoin Miner Argo Blockchain

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 26. 14:05

Sell-Side Trims Targets for Bitcoin Miner Argo Blockchain Earlier this week, the bitcoin mining firm lowered its year-end growth projection from 5 EH/s to 3.2 EH/s.

Sell-Side Analysts Trim Targets for Bitcoin Miner Argo Blockchain

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 26. 14:05

Sell-Side Analysts Trim Targets for Bitcoin Miner Argo Blockchain Earlier this week, the bitcoin mining firm lowered its year-end growth projection from 5 EH/s to 3.2 EH/s.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin in Stasis Ahead of Powell Speech; Coinbase's cbETH Trades At Discount to Ether

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 26. 13:52

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin in Stasis Ahead of Powell Speech; Coinbase's cbETH Trades At Discount to Ether The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 26, 2022. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Large Ether Traders Position for Volatility Spike as Merge Draws Near

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 26. 12:23

Large Ether Traders Position for Volatility Spike as Merge Draws Near Block traders are buying ether strangles, which involves buying both bullish and bearish option contracts.

Wife of Pertsev, Arrested Tornado Cash Developer, Denies Russia Secret Service Links

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 26. 12:10

Wife of Pertsev, Arrested Tornado Cash Developer, Denies Russia Secret Service Links Alexey Pertsev is in jail for 90 days pending a trial on suspicion of facilitating money laundering using crypto protocols.

Wife of Arrested Tornado Cash Developer Denies Russia Secret Service Links

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 26. 12:10

Wife of Arrested Tornado Cash Developer Denies Russia Secret Service Links Alexey Pertsev is in jail for 90 days pending a trial on suspicion of facilitating money laundering using crypto protocols.

DeFi Platform Synthetix's Founder Proposes Capping Token Supply at 300M, Here’s Why

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 26. 12:04

DeFi Platform Synthetix's Founder Proposes Capping Token Supply at 300M, Here’s Why The inflationary model helped bootstrap the Syntethix ecosystem and was no longer needed, founder Kain Warwick explained.

DeFi Platform Synthetix's Founder Proposes Capping Token Supply at 300M; Here’s Why

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 26. 12:04

DeFi Platform Synthetix's Founder Proposes Capping Token Supply at 300M; Here’s Why The inflationary model helped bootstrap the Syntethix ecosystem and was no longer needed, founder Kain Warwick explained.

Crypto Exchange Zipmex Appoints Restructuring Firm to Forge Recovery Plan

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 26. 10:52

Crypto Exchange Zipmex Appoints Restructuring Firm to Forge Recovery Plan Cryptocurrency exchange Zipmex has appointed a restructuring and financial firm to assist with a recovery plan after it was forced to halt withdrawals and seek protection from creditors.

Japan Looks at Corporate Crypto Tax Breaks to Entice Startups: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 26. 10:10

Japan Looks at Corporate Crypto Tax Breaks to Entice Startups: Report Two crypto lobby groups recently asked the government to reform crypto tax laws in the country, where investors can pay up to 55% on capital gains.

Three Arrows Capital Co-Founder Calls Crypto Hedge Fund's Liquidators Inaccurate, Misleading: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 26. 09:43

Three Arrows Capital Co-Founder Calls Crypto Hedge Fund's Liquidators Inaccurate, Misleading: Report In an affidavit delivered in person in Bangkok, Three Arrows Capital co-founder Su Zhu said the crypto hedge fund's liquidators made 'inaccurate and misleading' representations to a Singapore court.

Thai Energy Billionaire Turns to Crypto to Boost Growth: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 26. 08:48

Thai Energy Billionaire Turns to Crypto to Boost Growth: Report The market is “still sound” and has “high potential” for growth, Gulf Energy CEO Sarath Ratanavadi said.

Algorithmic Stablecoin USDN Falls From Dollar Peg as Liquidity Slumps

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 26. 08:05

Algorithmic Stablecoin USDN Falls From Dollar Peg as Liquidity Slumps Algorithmic stablecoin USDN, which is designed to mimic the value of the U.S. Dollar, has fallen to $0.91.

Animoca Brands Japan Raises $45M at $500M Pre-Money Valuation

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 26. 07:11

Animoca Brands Japan Raises $45M at $500M Pre-Money Valuation Animoca Brands Japan raised the funds from its parent firm and MUFG Bank.

Animoca Brands' Japan Unit Raises $45M for NFT Licensing, Investment

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 26. 07:11

Animoca Brands' Japan Unit Raises $45M for NFT Licensing, Investment Animoca Brands Japan raised the funds from its parent firm and MUFG Bank.

Indian Exchange CoinDCX Launches DeFi Mobile App, Signaling Shift Towards Web3

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 26. 07:00

Indian Exchange CoinDCX Launches DeFi Mobile App, Signaling Shift Towards Web3  Indian crypto exchange CoinDCX has launched Okto, a Decentralised Finance (DeFi) mobile app, Friday, aimed at easing the transition of crypto consumers to DeFi, co-founder Neeraj Khandelwal told CoinDesk.

Singapore's Central Bank Asks Crypto Firms to Submit Business Data: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 26. 05:51

Singapore's Central Bank Asks Crypto Firms to Submit Business Data: Report The move comes as the central bank is looking to bring in more safeguards for retail customers and a stablecoin regulation.

Crypto Exchange Binance to Help S. Korean City of Busan Develop Its Blockchain Industry

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 26. 04:33

Crypto Exchange Binance to Help S. Korean City of Busan Develop Its Blockchain Industry Binance and Busan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) whereby Binance will provide services and education to support the city's blockchain development.

Compound's Upgraded DeFi Lending Platform Targets Security, Scalability

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 26. 01:00

Compound's Upgraded DeFi Lending Platform Targets Security, Scalability Compound v3 limits the protocol’s supported tokens and introduces governance changes.

First Mover Asia: A Bear Market Survival Strategy for Crypto Miners; Bitcoin, Ether Prices Remain in Holding Pattern

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 26. 00:49

First Mover Asia: A Bear Market Survival Strategy for Crypto Miners; Bitcoin, Ether Prices Remain in Holding Pattern Some miners are earning more selling power back to the grid than through mining bitcoin.

First Mover Asia: A Bear Market Survival Strategy for Crypto Miners; Bitcoin, Ether Price Remains in Holding Pattern

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 26. 00:49

First Mover Asia: A Bear Market Survival Strategy for Crypto Miners; Bitcoin, Ether Price Remains in Holding Pattern Some miners are earning more selling power back to the grid than through mining bitcoin.

Pseudonymous Hodlonaut 'Very Confident' as Craig Wright Defamation Case Nears

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 25. 23:47

Pseudonymous Hodlonaut 'Very Confident' as Craig Wright Defamation Case Nears In an interview on CoinDesk TV’s “All About Bitcoin,” the pseudonymous website editor Hodlonaut said he was “very confident” about an upcoming defamation court case involving nChain Chief Scientist Craig Wright.

Markets Should Prepare for Persistent Inflation and Continued Rate Hikes

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 25. 21:20

Markets Should Prepare for Persistent Inflation and Continued Rate Hikes U.S. Federal Reserve speakers were out in force one day ahead of Chairman Powell’s keynote address at the Jackson Hole conference.

Coinbase Adds Nano Ether Futures to Derivatives Platform for Retail Traders

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 25. 21:02

Coinbase Adds Nano Ether Futures to Derivatives Platform for Retail Traders Coinbase recently launched Nano Bitcoin futures (BIT) for retail traders.

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Price Barely Budges as Traders Await Powell Speech

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 25. 20:20

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Price Barely Budges as Traders Await Powell Speech Bitcoin traded sideways on Thursday as Fed officials speaking during the first day of the central bank’s Economic Symposium were circumspect about an interest rate hike in September. This article originally appeared in Market Wrap, CoinDesk’s daily newsletter diving into what happened in today's crypto markets.

FTX Ventures and Alameda Research Merge Crypto VC Business: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 25. 20:03

FTX Ventures and Alameda Research Merge Crypto VC Business: Report The closely-aligned wings of Sam Bankman-Fried's empire are now one and the same.

FTX Ventures Denies Report That It's Merging With Alameda Research's Crypto VC Business

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 25. 20:03

FTX Ventures Denies Report That It's Merging With Alameda Research's Crypto VC Business Bloomberg had reported that the two operations would merge their venture capital businesses.

Web3 Workplace Platform Coordinape Launches Decentralized Compensation Tool for DAOs

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 25. 19:17

Web3 Workplace Platform Coordinape Launches Decentralized Compensation Tool for DAOs Coordinape’s new tool, CoVaults, uses smart contracts to automate compensation for contributors to the decentralized workspace. CoVaults are self-custody smart contracts that enable teams to fund and pay contributors on-chain with any ERC-20 token.

Binance, FTX Among Crypto Players in Hunt to Buy Voyager Digital Assets as Coinbase Backs Out: Sources

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 25. 19:04

Binance, FTX Among Crypto Players in Hunt to Buy Voyager Digital Assets as Coinbase Backs Out: Sources Bids for Voyager assets are due Friday in a sale process taking place as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy. An auction, if needed to pick a winner, would follow on Aug. 29.

NFT and Metaverse-Related Cryptocurrencies Underperform as Floor Prices Sink

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 25. 19:03

NFT and Metaverse-Related Cryptocurrencies Underperform as Floor Prices Sink FLOW, APE and AXS are among tokens tracking double-digit losses over the past week.

NFT- and Metaverse-Related Cryptocurrencies Underperform as Floor Prices Sink

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 25. 19:03

NFT- and Metaverse-Related Cryptocurrencies Underperform as Floor Prices Sink FLOW, APE and AXS are among tokens tracking double-digit losses over the past week.

Ether lidera recuperación cripto tras confirmación de fusión, pero traders operan con cautela

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 25. 19:01

Ether lidera recuperación cripto tras confirmación de fusión, pero traders operan con cautela Comprar ether antes de la fusión de Ethereum es un movimiento generalizado, dijo un trader.

Coinbase Wants You to Register to Vote (for Pro-Crypto Candidates)

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 25. 18:34

Coinbase Wants You to Register to Vote (for Pro-Crypto Candidates) Coinbase is gearing up for the upcoming midterm elections by calling on its customers to register to vote and get informed about where candidates stand on crypto-related issues.

Tether’s Tornado Cash Noncompliance Is Less Brave Than You Think

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 25. 18:00

Tether’s Tornado Cash Noncompliance Is Less Brave Than You Think The world’s largest stablecoin issuer won't freeze tainted addresses, for now.

Sanctioned Bitcoin Mining Firm BitRiver Loses Another Client as SBI Leaves: Sources

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 25. 17:50

Sanctioned Bitcoin Mining Firm BitRiver Loses Another Client as SBI Leaves: Sources The Japanese bank is at least the second big name to emerge as ceasing work with BitRiver after the U.S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions on the Russian firm in April.

If Ethereum Starts Slashing, It Burns

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 25. 16:42

If Ethereum Starts Slashing, It Burns A move to penalize "bad actors" would make ether as politicized as fiat currency, says Nic Carter.

Alchemy Acquires Web3 Educational Platform ChainShot to Onboard Developers

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 25. 16:12

Alchemy Acquires Web3 Educational Platform ChainShot to Onboard Developers The Web3 developer backend has been steadily growing its educational resources over the past several months.

The Graph Adds Gnosis Chain to Its Decentralized Blockchain Indexing Protocol

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 25. 16:01

The Graph Adds Gnosis Chain to Its Decentralized Blockchain Indexing Protocol Gnosis Chain is the first chain after Ethereum to gain support on The Graph’s decentralized network, which will soon replace The Graph’s centralized “hosted” service.

Cboe Digital Markets Names Jump Crypto, Robinhood and DRW Among Expected Equity Partners

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 25. 15:44

Cboe Digital Markets Names Jump Crypto, Robinhood and DRW Among Expected Equity Partners The Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) has named a cohort of trading heavyweights expected to be equity partners in its revamped cryptocurrency-facing division, Cboe Digital Markets.

Cboe Digital Names Jump Crypto, Robinhood and DRW Among Expected Equity Partners

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 25. 15:44

Cboe Digital Names Jump Crypto, Robinhood and DRW Among Expected Equity Partners The Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) has named a cohort of trading heavyweights expected to be equity partners in its revamped cryptocurrency-facing division, Cboe Digital Markets.

Crypto Exchange CoinSwitch Kuber Searched by Indian Authorities: Source

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 25. 14:19

Crypto Exchange CoinSwitch Kuber Searched by Indian Authorities: Source Five premises of CoinSwitch Kuber are being raided by the Bangalore cell of the Enforcement Directorate, an official confirmed.

Ex-S. Korean Finance Minister Yong-Beom Kim Appointed as CEO of Hashed Open Research

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 25. 14:06

Ex-S. Korean Finance Minister Yong-Beom Kim Appointed as CEO of Hashed Open Research Yong-beom Kim, the former First Vice Minister of the Korea Ministry of Economy and Finance, has been appointed as the CEO of Hashed Open Research, the research arm of Seoul-based venture capital firm Hashed.

Polygon Founder’s Crypto VC Firm Raises $50M Fund

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 25. 13:52

Polygon Founder’s Crypto VC Firm Raises $50M Fund Symbolic Capital plans to back early-stage Web3 projects

Bitcoin Miner Argo Blockchain Looks to Raise $25M-$35M For 4.1 EH/s Hashrate Target

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 25. 13:47

Bitcoin Miner Argo Blockchain Looks to Raise $25M-$35M For 4.1 EH/s Hashrate Target The firm is also looking to sign a deal for power in the next few months to avoid paying spot prices.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Gains Stall at $22K as Markets Await Powell at Jackson Hole

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 25. 13:28

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Gains Stall at $22K as Markets Await Powell at Jackson Hole The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 25, 2022. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Ether Leads Crypto Recovery on Merge Confirmation, but Traders Remain Cautious

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 25. 13:25

Ether Leads Crypto Recovery on Merge Confirmation, but Traders Remain Cautious One trader said that buying ether ahead of the merge is likely an overextended play.

Decentralized Exchange THORSwap to Support Cross-Chain Swaps for Over 4,300 Ethereum-Based Tokens

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 25. 13:22

Decentralized Exchange THORSwap to Support Cross-Chain Swaps for Over 4,300 Ethereum-Based Tokens Starting today, users can swap supported ERC20 tokens across 8 blockchains in a single transaction from their personal crypto wallet.

Texas Bitcoin Mine Whinstone Countersues Japan's GMO Internet, Seeks $15M Damages in Four-Year Dispute

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 25. 13:13

Texas Bitcoin Mine Whinstone Countersues Japan's GMO Internet, Seeks $15M Damages in Four-Year Dispute The companies' dispute dates back to 2018, but the lawsuit appears to have been triggered by more recent increases in electricity prices.

Blockchain Means So Much More Than Crypto

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 25. 12:50

Blockchain Means So Much More Than Crypto While the financial industry’s eyes are on crypto, blockchains are already making major changes.

Tornado Cash Saga Fuels Protest After Developer's Arrest

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 25. 12:05

Tornado Cash Saga Fuels Protest After Developer's Arrest Open source development, free speech and privacy are all under fire with the arrest of an alleged Tornado Cash developer. Plus: interviews from the #FreeAlexPertsev protest.

Afghan Authorities Shut Down 16 Crypto Exchanges in One Week: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 25. 11:58

Afghan Authorities Shut Down 16 Crypto Exchanges in One Week: Report Police reportedly closed the exchanges and arrested their staff after Afghanistan's central bank stated that digital currency trading should be stopped citing problems and scams.

Investment Bank Cowen Nabs 2 Crypto Hires for Digital Asset Team

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 25. 11:00

Investment Bank Cowen Nabs 2 Crypto Hires for Digital Asset Team Cowen's crypto-focused hires come after the bank launched its digital asset division this year.

Crypto ATM Operator Bitcoin Depot to List on Nasdaq in $885M SPAC Deal

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 25. 10:41

Crypto ATM Operator Bitcoin Depot to List on Nasdaq in $885M SPAC Deal Crypto ATM operator Bitcoin Depot plans to go public on Nasdaq by merging with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) GSR II Meteora.

Bitcoin's Pre-Jackson Hole Decline Leaves Room for 'Buy The Fact' Bounce

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 25. 10:41

Bitcoin's Pre-Jackson Hole Decline Leaves Room for 'Buy The Fact' Bounce "No matter what Powell says or the Fed does, the market insists on reading/hearing him dovish," one observer said.

Canadian Crypto Marketplace WonderFi Files for Nasdaq Listing

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 25. 10:00

Canadian Crypto Marketplace WonderFi Files for Nasdaq Listing Canadian crypto marketplace WonderFi applied list its shares on Nasdaq less than two months after they started trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX).

Reddit Starts Airdrop of Polygon-Based “Collectible Avatars”

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 25. 09:56

Reddit Starts Airdrop of Polygon-Based “Collectible Avatars” Avatars from the four collections are available for listing and trading on OpenSea.

Reddit Starts Airdrop of Polygon-Based 'Collectible Avatars'

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 25. 09:56

Reddit Starts Airdrop of Polygon-Based 'Collectible Avatars' Avatars from the four collections are available for listing and trading on OpenSea.

Siam Commercial Bank Scraps $500M Purchase of Stake in Thailand’s Largest Crypto Exchange

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 25. 09:36

Siam Commercial Bank Scraps $500M Purchase of Stake in Thailand’s Largest Crypto Exchange Siam Commercial Bank, Thailand’s oldest lender, abandoned a plan to buy a majority of Bitkub Online, citing unresolved regulatory issues.

Crypto Developer Platform Thirdweb Gets Katie Haun's Backing at $160M Valuation

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 25. 04:01

Crypto Developer Platform Thirdweb Gets Katie Haun's Backing at $160M Valuation Other investors in the $24 million Series A round included Coinbase Ventures and Shopify.

First Mover Asia: Bear Market? Taxes? Crypto’s Allure in India Grows, KuCoin Survey Finds; Bitcoin Continues Holding Pattern Over $21K

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 25. 01:10

First Mover Asia: Bear Market? Taxes? Crypto’s Allure in India Grows, KuCoin Survey Finds; Bitcoin Continues Holding Pattern Over $21K A study by crypto exchange’s KuCoin found that 15% of the country’s population aged 18-60 held or had traded crypto in the past six months; ether trades sideways.

Crypto Exchange Coinbase Introduces Liquid Staking Token Before Ethereum Merge

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 24. 22:42

Crypto Exchange Coinbase Introduces Liquid Staking Token Before Ethereum Merge The Coinbase Wrapped Staked ETH (cbETH) will have several uses, including selling and transferring staked ETH as well as using it as collateral in DeFi protocols.

Crypto Exchange Coinbase to Offer Liquid Staking Token Before Ethereum Merge

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 24. 22:42

Crypto Exchange Coinbase to Offer Liquid Staking Token Before Ethereum Merge The Coinbase Wrapped Staked ETH (cbETH) will have several uses, including selling and transferring staked ETH as well as using it as collateral in DeFi protocols.

Most NFT Projects ‘Convey No Actual Ownership’: Galaxy Digital Research

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 24. 22:00

Most NFT Projects ‘Convey No Actual Ownership’: Galaxy Digital Research NFTs giving token holders total ownership rights is an ambitious idea, but “a long way off,” Alex Thorn, head of research at Galaxy Digital, said on CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover.”

Bitcoin Miner Argo Cuts Year-End Hashrate View Citing Delayed Intel Mining Rigs

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 24. 21:30

Bitcoin Miner Argo Cuts Year-End Hashrate View Citing Delayed Intel Mining Rigs The company’s second-half revenue and adjusted EBITDA fell mainly due to the decline in bitcoin prices.

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Rises Slightly Along With Stocks

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 24. 20:50

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Rises Slightly Along With Stocks U.S. equity indexes snapped a three-day losing streak on Wednesday, dragging along crypto assets. Bitcoin and other crypto assets rose along with U.S. stocks, which broke a three-day losing streak on Wednesday as investors' appetite for riskier assets returned. This article originally appeared in Market Wrap, CoinDesk’s daily newsletter diving into what happened in today's crypto markets.

Co-CEO of Crypto Trading Firm Alameda Research Sam Trabucco Steps Down

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 24. 19:37

Co-CEO of Crypto Trading Firm Alameda Research Sam Trabucco Steps Down Trabucco will stay on as an advisor, while Caroline Ellison will become the company’s sole CEO.

The Ethereum Merge Has an Official Kick-Off Date

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 24. 18:13

The Ethereum Merge Has an Official Kick-Off Date The Bellatrix upgrade, which begins the final countdown, is set to activate on Sept. 6. The Merge itself will be completed at some point between Sept. 10-20.

Tether Sticks to Decision Not to Bar Tornado Cash Addresses

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 24. 17:23

Tether Sticks to Decision Not to Bar Tornado Cash Addresses The stablecoin issuer sees a freeze of secondary Tornado Cash addresses as premature, and awaits more clarity from U.S. authorities.

BitBoy Lost His Lawsuit the Instant He Filed It

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 24. 16:55

BitBoy Lost His Lawsuit the Instant He Filed It The YouTube cryptocurrency promoter is only drawing attention his pump-and-dump-filled oeuvre, which he'd rather suppress.

Crypto Lender Voyager Can Pay Employees 'Retention' Bonuses, US Judge Rules

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 24. 16:37

Crypto Lender Voyager Can Pay Employees 'Retention' Bonuses, US Judge Rules Judge Michael Wiles also agreed to withhold the names and titles of the employees who may receive the bonuses.

Law Society of England and Wales Tells Members to Be Wary of Bitcoin Use in Transactions

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 24. 16:22

Law Society of England and Wales Tells Members to Be Wary of Bitcoin Use in Transactions The professional association compared bitcoin to cash in response to a query from one of its members and flagged the possibility of it being used for money laundering.

CoinShares a Good Way to Play the Crypto Recovery, BTIG Analyst Says

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 24. 15:26

CoinShares a Good Way to Play the Crypto Recovery, BTIG Analyst Says CoinShares was given a buy rating and $5.63 price target from BTIG.

Ex-SEC Chair Jay Clayton Joins Crypto Investor Electric Capital as Adviser: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 24. 15:19

Ex-SEC Chair Jay Clayton Joins Crypto Investor Electric Capital as Adviser: Report The news continues the trend of regulatory experts embracing the crypto industry

Alleged Tornado Developer Pertsev Must Stay In Jail, Dutch Judge Rules

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 24. 15:09

Alleged Tornado Developer Pertsev Must Stay In Jail, Dutch Judge Rules Pertsev’s arrest for involvement in the now-sanctioned crypto mixer generated consternation in the Web3 community

NFTs Worth $100M Reported Stolen Over Past Year: Elliptic

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 24. 15:01

NFTs Worth $100M Reported Stolen Over Past Year: Elliptic Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) worth $100.6 million were reported stolen in the 12 months to July 2022, according to a new report by blockchain analytics firm Elliptic.

Compañía cripto latinoamericana Ripio lanza tarjeta prepaga en Brasil junto a Visa

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 24. 14:50

Compañía cripto latinoamericana Ripio lanza tarjeta prepaga en Brasil junto a Visa Ripio Card permitirá realizar compras con 28 criptomonedas listadas en esa plataforma y recibir devoluciones de 5% en bitcoin.

First Mover Americas: Ether Outperforms Bitcoin; CME BTC Futures Hit a Huge Discount to Spot Prices

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 24. 13:56

First Mover Americas: Ether Outperforms Bitcoin; CME BTC Futures Hit a Huge Discount to Spot Prices The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 24, 2022. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Anomalous Ether Futures Pricing Condition Is Likely to Revert After the Merge

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 24. 12:25

Anomalous Ether Futures Pricing Condition Is Likely to Revert After the Merge "The current state of backwardation reflects the general market view that ETH will fall following the Merge, but this could be short-lived," one observer said.

Coinme Brings DOGE, ETH, MATIC and More to Grocery Crypto Kiosks

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 24. 11:58

Coinme Brings DOGE, ETH, MATIC and More to Grocery Crypto Kiosks “People are attracted to different coins for different reasons, whether that's a store of value or a medium of exchange,” said Coinme CEO Neil Bergquist.

Tron Consumes 99.9% Less Power Than Bitcoin and Ethereum, Crypto Researcher Says

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 24. 11:33

Tron Consumes 99.9% Less Power Than Bitcoin and Ethereum, Crypto Researcher Says The report said that the network consumed power equivalent to fifteen U.S. households in a year.

Ethereum Proof-of-Work Forks: Gift or Grift?

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 24. 11:30

Ethereum Proof-of-Work Forks: Gift or Grift? Ethereum will soon transition to a more energy-efficient system for processing transactions, but prominent crypto personalities are hell-bent on keeping the energy-hungry version of the chain alive. Why?

China's Ant Group to Work With Malaysian Investment Bank Kenanga on Crypto 'SuperApp'

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 24. 11:11

China's Ant Group to Work With Malaysian Investment Bank Kenanga on Crypto 'SuperApp' Chinese technology company Ant Group, an affiliate of Alibaba, is working with Kenanga Investment Bank on Malaysia's first "SuperApp," which will include crypto trading, e-wallets and portfolio management.

YouTuber vs. YouTuber: BitBoy Crypto Sues Atozy for Defamation

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 24. 09:02

YouTuber vs. YouTuber: BitBoy Crypto Sues Atozy for Defamation Ben Armstrong, known as BitBoy Crypto on YouTube, filed a defamation lawsuit against Erling Mengshoel, Jr., aka Atozy, for comments made in a video last November. Armstrong alleges he sustained damages in excess of $75,000.

Crypto Prices Are Fanned by Flawed Economics and Conspiracy Theories; CBDCs Are Immune: Bank of Finland Governor

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 24. 08:15

Crypto Prices Are Fanned by Flawed Economics and Conspiracy Theories; CBDCs Are Immune: Bank of Finland Governor While making a case for digital euro, Bank of Finland governor Olli Rehn said that CBDCs won't be subject to price volatility of private cryptos.

Singapore High Court Recognizes Three Arrows Capital Liquidation Order: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 24. 07:09

Singapore High Court Recognizes Three Arrows Capital Liquidation Order: Report The liquidators of defunct hedge fund Three Arrows Capital have secured a crucial court decision in Singapore that will provide clarity on assets held in the region.

Singapore High Court Recognizes Three Arrows Capital Liquidation Order

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 24. 07:09

Singapore High Court Recognizes Three Arrows Capital Liquidation Order The liquidators of defunct hedge fund Three Arrows Capital have secured a crucial court decision in Singapore that will provide clarity on assets held in the region.

Uniswap Community Behind DEX Establishes Foundation to Support Open-Source Development

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 24. 03:04

Uniswap Community Behind DEX Establishes Foundation to Support Open-Source Development “There's no organization within the Uniswap ecosystem focused on reducing the friction in governance, and that is one area that the foundation will be focused on,” said Devin Walsh, the community member who authored the initial proposal.

Crypto Booster Bond Loses Primary Bid for New York Congressional Seat

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 24. 02:52

Crypto Booster Bond Loses Primary Bid for New York Congressional Seat Michelle Bond – one of the most prominent cryptocurrency advocates in this year’s U.S. congressional races – lost her bid to be the Republican candidate for her New York district.

Crypto Winter ‘Could Be Over’ as Investors Add to Positions, Says Market Analyst

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 23. 21:34

Crypto Winter ‘Could Be Over’ as Investors Add to Positions, Says Market Analyst If investors continue to increase their exposure, crypto could see “momentum really come into place,” OANDA Senior Market Analyst Edward Moya said, on CoinDesk TV’s “All About Bitcoin.”

As Censorship on Ethereum Begins, Could This Open-Sourced Code Help Counter It?

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 23. 19:52

As Censorship on Ethereum Begins, Could This Open-Sourced Code Help Counter It? Flashbots' accelerated code release comes amid U.S. regulatory crackdown on crypto mixer Tornado Cash for sanctions violations.

Latin American Crypto Firm Ripio Launches Prepaid Crypto Card in Brazil

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 23. 19:17

Latin American Crypto Firm Ripio Launches Prepaid Crypto Card in Brazil Payments can be made in any of 28 different cryptocurrencies, and the card also offers 5% cashback rewards in bitcoin.

Miami Trio Charged With Defrauding Banks and Crypto Exchange of Over $4M

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 23. 17:28

Miami Trio Charged With Defrauding Banks and Crypto Exchange of Over $4M The DOJ has been cracking down on crypto-related scams as lawmakers become more vocal about illicit activity in the space.

Also-Ran EOS Token Now Hottest Cryptocurrency After Switch to Antelope

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 23. 17:07

Also-Ran EOS Token Now Hottest Cryptocurrency After Switch to Antelope The token’s 28% price surge over the past seven days follows an announcement that Antelope will be used as the supporting protocol for EOSIO-based blockchains.

Bankrupt Crypto Lender Celsius Sues Prime Trust Over $17M in Tokens

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 23. 17:04

Bankrupt Crypto Lender Celsius Sues Prime Trust Over $17M in Tokens The dispute stems from a trove of assets held by Prime Trust for Celsius customers in New York and Washington.

Exchange Giant CME’s Bitcoin Futures Just Hit a Huge Discount to Spot Prices

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 23. 16:38

Exchange Giant CME’s Bitcoin Futures Just Hit a Huge Discount to Spot Prices On Monday, CME's bitcoin futures showed a 3.36% discount, surpassing previous lows of 2.39%.

Failed Crypto Lender Celsius Fires Back, Accusing Ex-Employee of Fraud

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 23. 16:29

Failed Crypto Lender Celsius Fires Back, Accusing Ex-Employee of Fraud KeyFi founder and CEO Jason Stone in early July filed suit against Celsius, accusing his former employer of market manipulation, among other charges.

Solana-based Projects Team Up to Make Cross-Chain Messaging Standard

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 23. 16:00

Solana-based Projects Team Up to Make Cross-Chain Messaging Standard Notifi Network, Bonfida and Only1 are among the 19 projects behind the "Open Chat Alliance" that's pushing for streamlined messaging standards in crypto.

Crypto Banks Are One Step Closer to Reality Under New Fed Guidance

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 23. 15:30

Crypto Banks Are One Step Closer to Reality Under New Fed Guidance The Federal Reserve published guidance detailing how crypto banks can secure master account access, something several have wanted for over a year. While the guidance stops short of true transparency, potential applicants now have a roadmap of sorts they can follow, while the Fed has indicated that it is indeed open to letting crypto companies (and other novel entities) access global payments rails.

Bitcoin Miner Marathon Digital Targets Trimmed by Cowen

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 23. 15:22

Bitcoin Miner Marathon Digital Targets Trimmed by Cowen Marathon is relying on hosting firms to reach 23.3 EH/s by mid-2023.

US Lawmaker Emmer Asks Treasury Department to Explain Tornado Cash Sanctions

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 23. 15:05

US Lawmaker Emmer Asks Treasury Department to Explain Tornado Cash Sanctions U.S Congressman Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) asked the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) to explain its sanctioning of privacy mixer Tornado Cash.

Mercados cripto se estabilizan tras caídas semanales y traders muestran sesgo bajista a corto plazo

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 23. 14:49

Mercados cripto se estabilizan tras caídas semanales y traders muestran sesgo bajista a corto plazo Bitcoin podría caer a “mínimos cercacnos a $18.700”, dijo un trader.

Blockchain Company Mural, Founded by Palantir Alums, Raises $5.6M

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 23. 14:00

Blockchain Company Mural, Founded by Palantir Alums, Raises $5.6M The startup helps global brands manage the treasuries of their Web3 communities

First Mover Americas: Crypto Market Cap Falls Below $1 Trillion as Momentum Fades

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 23. 13:52

First Mover Americas: Crypto Market Cap Falls Below $1 Trillion as Momentum Fades The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 23, 2022. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Hackers Lose 5 Ether While Trying to Attack Near Protocol’s Rainbow Bridge

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 23. 12:08

Hackers Lose 5 Ether While Trying to Attack Near Protocol’s Rainbow Bridge Automated security processes caused the attackers to lose money while trying to submit a fabricated transaction on the Rainbow bridge.

Metaverse Avatar Creator Ready Player Me Raises $56M in Series B led by a16z

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 23. 11:59

Metaverse Avatar Creator Ready Player Me Raises $56M in Series B led by a16z Ready Player Me, an Estonian company that creates avatars in the Metaverse, has raised $56 million in a Series B funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz's crypto and gaming funds.

Citigroup Digital-Assets Driver Itay Tuchman to Depart: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 23. 11:55

Citigroup Digital-Assets Driver Itay Tuchman to Depart: Report Citi's head of foreign exchange, Itay Tuchman, who was central to the bank's exploration of digital assets in recent years, is to depart, Reuters reported Monday citing an internal memo.

Citigroup Digital-Assets Driver Itay Tuchman to Depart

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 23. 11:55

Citigroup Digital-Assets Driver Itay Tuchman to Depart Citi's head of foreign exchange, Itay Tuchman, who was central to the bank's exploration of digital assets in recent years, is to depart, Reuters reported Monday citing an internal memo.

RBI Governor Says Central Bank's Warnings Pushed People to Avoid Crypto: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 23. 10:40

RBI Governor Says Central Bank's Warnings Pushed People to Avoid Crypto: Report The central bank has maintained banning cryptocurrency is the most suitable choice for India.

LooksRare Fork Sudorare Rugs for $800K Despite Crypto Twitter Warnings

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 23. 09:56

LooksRare Fork Sudorare Rugs for $800K Despite Crypto Twitter Warnings Developers behind the project deleted Sudorare’s social media channels and its website on Tuesday morning.

Andreessen Horowitz Says Crypto Can Shift Power Away From Big Internet Companies: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 23. 09:39

Andreessen Horowitz Says Crypto Can Shift Power Away From Big Internet Companies: Report The high-profile venture capitalist group has said that Web3 and cryptocurrencies can disrupt the concentration of internet power gathered by big tech companies.

No Safety Net From Crypto Collapses, German Regulator Warns

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 23. 09:02

No Safety Net From Crypto Collapses, German Regulator Warns BaFin has toughened its warnings about consumers potentially losing all their money invested in crypto because they are unprotected, unlike holdings with regulated banks.

Bitcoin's Weekly Chart Shows Bear Market Likely to Worsen or Does It?

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 23. 08:44

Bitcoin's Weekly Chart Shows Bear Market Likely to Worsen or Does It? The upcoming weekly chart bearish crossover has a perfect record of trapping sellers on the wrong side of the market.

Bitcoin's Weekly Chart Shows Bear Market Likely to Worsen, or Does It?

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 23. 08:44

Bitcoin's Weekly Chart Shows Bear Market Likely to Worsen, or Does It? The upcoming weekly chart bearish crossover has a perfect record of trapping sellers on the wrong side of the market.

Coinbase Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Lapses in Security

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 23. 08:02

Coinbase Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Lapses in Security A class action lawsuit filed in a Georgia court alleges the crypto exchange failed to secure users' accounts against theft and hacks, and seeks damages upwards of $5 million.

Crypto Exchange Coinbase Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Lapses in Security

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 23. 08:02

Crypto Exchange Coinbase Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Lapses in Security A class action lawsuit filed in a Georgia court alleges the crypto exchange failed to secure users' accounts against theft and hacks, and seeks damages upwards of $5 million.

Turkish Delight or Slight: Decoding Eurasia’s Largest Blockchain Event

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 23. 07:34

Turkish Delight or Slight: Decoding Eurasia’s Largest Blockchain Event Blockchain Economy Istanbul, held July 27-28 and billed as Eurasia’s largest blockchain conference saw close to 3,000 people attending to listen to 50 speakers but did the pre-event hype match the on-ground atmosphere?

Why Decentralization Cultivates Community

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 22. 22:47

Why Decentralization Cultivates Community Blockchain technology has entered the culture and entertainment industry, a sector in CoinDesk Indices DACS. It represents a wide array of digital assets including the Metaverse.

Ethereum Merge Drama Continues as Traders Pile Out, Then Back In

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 22. 22:10

Ethereum Merge Drama Continues as Traders Pile Out, Then Back In Ethereum regained investor support despite a recent price slump.

How to Build the Infrastructure of Web3 With Decentralized Data and Services

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 22. 22:07

How to Build the Infrastructure of Web3 With Decentralized Data and Services The Computing sector consists of projects that decentralize the sharing, storing, and transmission of data by removing intermediaries and ensuring privacy for all users. It plays a key role in building the infrastructure of Web3.

Former CFTC Chair: Here's How SEC and CFTC Can Work Together to Regulate Crypto

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 22. 21:34

Former CFTC Chair: Here's How SEC and CFTC Can Work Together to Regulate Crypto The governing committee “might be a way to develop standards for this market,” former CFTC Chairman Timothy Massad said on CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover.”

Inside the $3B DeFi Exploit of Acala's Crypto Platform

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 22. 21:25

Inside the $3B DeFi Exploit of Acala's Crypto Platform The exploit of one of Acala's liquidity pools demonstrates how easily billions of dollars can be siphoned from DeFi platforms, potentially wreaking havoc on an entire industry in a matter of minutes.

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Price Falls as Markets Await Fed Chair Powell’s Comments

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 22. 20:31

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Price Falls as Markets Await Fed Chair Powell’s Comments Bitcoin (BTC) sold off mildly in Monday trading, declining 0.65% on average trading volume. The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization rose 3% over the weekend, and has settled in near the $21,000 mark after plunging Friday. Market Wrap is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter diving into what happened in today's crypto markets.

Why Decentralization Cultivates Community

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 22. 20:22

Why Decentralization Cultivates Community Blockchain technology has entered the culture and entertainment industry, a sector in CoinDesk Indices DACS. It represents a wide array of digital assets including the Metaverse.

How to Add Value to Real-World Documents With Authentication.

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 22. 20:05

How to Add Value to Real-World Documents With Authentication. Digitization refers to the blockchain-based transformation of publicly verifiable ownership, identity, and immutability.

How to Add Value to Real-World Documents With Authentication

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 22. 20:05

How to Add Value to Real-World Documents With Authentication Digitization refers to the blockchain-based transformation of publicly verifiable ownership, identity, and immutability.

Are NFTs Rendering Art Meaningless?

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 22. 18:24

Are NFTs Rendering Art Meaningless? The overproduction of NFTs runs the risk of killing art, says one of Silicon Valley's favorite artists.

Ex-OpenSea Executive Files to Dismiss DOJ Case Alleging NFT Insider Trading

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 22. 18:16

Ex-OpenSea Executive Files to Dismiss DOJ Case Alleging NFT Insider Trading The motion argues the NFT sales in question cannot be classified as instances of inside trading because NFTs are neither securities, nor commodities.

Telegram Founder Teases Marketplace for Address Auctions

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 22. 18:07

Telegram Founder Teases Marketplace for Address Auctions Since founder Pavel Durov teased the feature Monday afternoon, the price of TON, the native token behind The Open Network, increased 15%.

FTX Posted $1 Billion in Revenue Last Year Amid Crypto Rally: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 22. 17:14

FTX Posted $1 Billion in Revenue Last Year Amid Crypto Rally: Report Revenues soared 1,000% from just $89 million in 2020, according to internal documents seen by CNBC.

FTX Could Buy BlockFi for Only $15M – or a Lot More If Crypto Lender Hits Big Goals

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 22. 17:02

FTX Could Buy BlockFi for Only $15M – or a Lot More If Crypto Lender Hits Big Goals FTX’s option to acquire BlockFi includes performance targets around a key SEC approval and more than doubling client assets that boost the purchase price to $240 million, people familiar with the matter told CoinDesk.

Sepolia Is the First Ethereum Testnet to Get a Post-Merge Upgrade

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 22. 16:16

Sepolia Is the First Ethereum Testnet to Get a Post-Merge Upgrade Upgrades to Ethereum test networks – even small ones – are important steps in ensuring that the new proof-of-stake protocol runs smoothly.

CryptoPunks Briefly Flip Bored Apes as NFT Prices Continue to Crater

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 22. 16:02

CryptoPunks Briefly Flip Bored Apes as NFT Prices Continue to Crater The original PFP NFT collection briefly reclaimed the top spot from Bored Apes in a sign of the softening market.

Bitcoin Website Editor Hodlonaut Receives Almost $1M in BTC as Craig Wright Case Looms

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 22. 15:26

Bitcoin Website Editor Hodlonaut Receives Almost $1M in BTC as Craig Wright Case Looms A prominent member of the Bitcoin community, Hodlnaut, has received a 47 bitcoin donation ahead of a defamation court hearing involving Craig Wright.

Bitcoin: la caída semanal de 10% sugiere tendencia bajista previa al simposio de la Fed

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 22. 15:12

Bitcoin: la caída semanal de 10% sugiere tendencia bajista previa al simposio de la Fed Según analistas, Powell se inclinará por las políticas agresivas en el simposio que tendrá lugar en Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

Celsius Depositors Fracture Again on Legal Strategy as 'Withhold' Group Lawyers Up

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 22. 15:08

Celsius Depositors Fracture Again on Legal Strategy as 'Withhold' Group Lawyers Up A subset of Celsius Network depositors are trying to get their marooned funds returned.

First Mover Americas: Macro Retakes Front Seat, Pushing Bitcoin Down Below $21K

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 22. 13:52

First Mover Americas: Macro Retakes Front Seat, Pushing Bitcoin Down Below $21K The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 22, 2022. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Wall Street's DTCC Launches Private Blockchain Platform to Settle Trades

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 22. 13:15

Wall Street's DTCC Launches Private Blockchain Platform to Settle Trades New York-based post-trade financial services company, The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), has released a private blockchain project aimed at providing a secure settlement service to clients.

Wall Street Giant DTCC Launches Private Blockchain Platform to Settle Trades More Quickly

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 22. 13:15

Wall Street Giant DTCC Launches Private Blockchain Platform to Settle Trades More Quickly New York-based post-trade financial services company, The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), has released a private blockchain project aimed at providing a secure settlement service to clients.

Popular Uniswap Frontend Blocks Over 250 Crypto Addresses Related to DeFi Crimes

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 22. 12:24

Popular Uniswap Frontend Blocks Over 250 Crypto Addresses Related to DeFi Crimes The move came weeks after the U.S. government placed sanctions on privacy mixer Tornado Cash, prompting other DeFi developers to take protective measures.

Seven S. Korean Brokerages Plan to Start Crypto Exchanges Next Year: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 22. 12:03

Seven S. Korean Brokerages Plan to Start Crypto Exchanges Next Year: Report Authorities in the country have been trending towards stricter oversight since the TerraUSD collapse.

South Korea Plans to Tax Crypto Airdrop Recipients: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 22. 11:56

South Korea Plans to Tax Crypto Airdrop Recipients: Report South Korea’s Ministry of Economy and Finance has said crypto airdrops could be subjected to a gift tax of between 10% and 50%.

Morgan Stanley Says Tightening in the Crypto Market Has Paused

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 22. 11:24

Morgan Stanley Says Tightening in the Crypto Market Has Paused While the market cap of stablecoins, an indicator of crypto liquidity, has stopped falling, demand for leverage has yet to start recovering, the bank said.

Bitcoin's 10% Weekly Drop Puts Bears in Control Ahead of Jackson Hole Symposium

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 22. 10:27

Bitcoin's 10% Weekly Drop Puts Bears in Control Ahead of Jackson Hole Symposium Powell will skew on the hawkish side at Jackson Hole, analysts said.

Ronin Hackers Converted Some Stolen Ether to Bitcoin: SlowMist Researcher

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 22. 10:00

Ronin Hackers Converted Some Stolen Ether to Bitcoin: SlowMist Researcher The exploiters converted their ill-gotten gains initially to ether and then to bitcoin before using sanctioned mixers to mask their identities.

Australia to Use 'Token Mapping' as Framework for Crypto Regulation

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 22. 09:21

Australia to Use 'Token Mapping' as Framework for Crypto Regulation Australia has come up with a plan to frame regulation and protect investors in the face of an avalanche of advertising. The plan is to "token map" all cryptocurrencies to uncover the characteristics of all digital asset tokens in Australia including charting the type of crypto asset, its underlying code, and any other defining technological feature. The move has been announced by Treasurer Jim Chalmers as a global first.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Hovers Over $21K in Weekend Trading; India Crypto Industry's Challenging Year

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 22. 02:42

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Hovers Over $21K in Weekend Trading; India Crypto Industry's Challenging Year High German inflation and ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty raised market anxieties. Investors will be eyeing comments by Fed Chair Jerome Powell at a central bank symposium in Wyoming.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Hovers Over $21K in Weekend Trading; India Crypto Industry's Challenging Year

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 22. 01:00

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Hovers Over $21K in Weekend Trading; India Crypto Industry's Challenging Year High German inflation and ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty raised market anxieties. Investors will be eyeing comments by Fed Chair Jerome Powell at a central bank symposium in Wyoming.

Arrest of Tornado Cash Developer Draws Dutch Crypto Community Protest

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 21. 14:57

Arrest of Tornado Cash Developer Draws Dutch Crypto Community Protest After the detention of Alexey Pertsev, campaigners worry holding developers accountable for malicious use of code could have a dangerous, chilling effect.

Tornado Cash Developer's Arrest in the Netherlands Draws Community Protest

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 21. 14:57

Tornado Cash Developer's Arrest in the Netherlands Draws Community Protest After the detention of Alexey Pertsev, campaigners worry holding developers accountable for malicious use of code could have a dangerous, chilling effect.

Can Ethereum Fight Back Against the US’ Sweeping Censorship Attempt?

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 21. 14:50

Can Ethereum Fight Back Against the US’ Sweeping Censorship Attempt? In a world where Ethereum users don’t want to be censored, the idea of a user activated soft fork offers one way to push back.

Voyager Customers Say No to Employee 'Retention' Bonus Bid

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 20. 03:06

Voyager Customers Say No to Employee 'Retention' Bonus Bid A group of Voyager's creditors have formally objected to the beleaguered crypto lender's bid to pay "retention awards" to its current employees, saying Voyager has done nothing to reduce personnel costs.

Voyager Customers Say No to 'Retention' Bonuses for Employees of Bankrupt Crypto Lender

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 20. 03:06

Voyager Customers Say No to 'Retention' Bonuses for Employees of Bankrupt Crypto Lender A group of Voyager's creditors have formally objected to the beleaguered crypto lender's bid to pay "retention awards" to its current employees, saying Voyager has done nothing to reduce personnel costs.

Bankrupt Lender Celsius CEO Owes Creditors Transparency, Crypto Lawyer Says

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 19. 21:17

Bankrupt Lender Celsius CEO Owes Creditors Transparency, Crypto Lawyer Says If Celsius Network’s CEO, Alex Mashinsky was “being transparent,” there would be “no need to pull in an independent examiner," Sasha Hodder, founder of Hodder Law Firm, said on CoinDesk TV's "First Mover."

Market Wrap: Bitcoin’s Price Plummets on Global Inflation Concerns

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 19. 20:44

Market Wrap: Bitcoin’s Price Plummets on Global Inflation Concerns The decline in crypto prices appears to be linked to poor inflation data in Germany. Bitcoin (BTC) sold off sharply in Friday trading, and was recently trading below $21,500, down more than 8% over the last 24 hours. The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization is down 13% for the week.The decline started during overnight trading, coinciding with unexpectedly high inflation data in Germany. Germany’s annual producer inflation figures rose to a record high of 37% in July, versus expectations of 32%.

Sports Tokens Surge After Socios.com Gets Regulatory Approval in Italy

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 19. 20:33

Sports Tokens Surge After Socios.com Gets Regulatory Approval in Italy Fan token market cap is up almost 100% from last month, according to CoinGecko data.

#FreeAlexPertsev: Protests Planned for Amsterdam Following Tornado Cash Developer’s Arrest

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 19. 19:53

#FreeAlexPertsev: Protests Planned for Amsterdam Following Tornado Cash Developer’s Arrest The jailed Tornado Cash developer has sparked controversy in crypto. Should open source contributors be held accountable for what others do with their creations?

Canadian Bank Regulator Details Crypto Liquidity, Backing Rules

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 19. 19:31

Canadian Bank Regulator Details Crypto Liquidity, Backing Rules Canada joins U.S., European central banks in explaining how their supervised entities can engage with crypto.

Many Bored Ape NFTs Are in Danger of Getting Liquidated as Borrowed Money Comes Back to Bite

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 19. 19:30

Many Bored Ape NFTs Are in Danger of Getting Liquidated as Borrowed Money Comes Back to Bite The NFT lending platform BendDAO has collateralized almost 3% of the entire Bored Ape collection, and many NFTs have recently entered the “danger zone” of liquidation.

Bitcoin Retraces 3 Weeks of Gains as Analysts Blame Macroeconomic Turmoil

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 19. 18:37

Bitcoin Retraces 3 Weeks of Gains as Analysts Blame Macroeconomic Turmoil Bitcoin is holding at around $21,340 after slumping for the sixth consecutive day.

FDIC Orders FTX US, 4 Other Companies to Cease and Desist 'Misleading' Consumers

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 19. 18:07

FDIC Orders FTX US, 4 Other Companies to Cease and Desist 'Misleading' Consumers The FDIC published five cease-and-desist orders Friday, including to FTX.US, alleging they mislead investors by suggesting they had coverage from the deposit insurance provider.

FDIC Orders Crypto Exchange FTX US, 4 Others to Cease 'Misleading' Claims

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 19. 18:07

FDIC Orders Crypto Exchange FTX US, 4 Others to Cease 'Misleading' Claims The FDIC published five cease-and-desist orders Friday, including to FTX.US, alleging they mislead investors by suggesting they had coverage from the deposit insurance provider.

The Coming Privacy Wars

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 19. 18:00

The Coming Privacy Wars Whether governments like it or not, demand for privacy is growing – and will perhaps even accelerate the more they try to suppress it.

How ‘the Merge’ Will Change the Weird World of Ethereum Mempools

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 19. 17:56

How ‘the Merge’ Will Change the Weird World of Ethereum Mempools Miner extracted value, MEV, is an expensive problem caused by Ethereum’s trustless architecture. A version is likely to occur even after the Merge turns off mining.

Bankrupt Crypto Lender Celsius Now Says It Likely Has Enough Cash to Last Through End of Year

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 19. 17:47

Bankrupt Crypto Lender Celsius Now Says It Likely Has Enough Cash to Last Through End of Year The company’s CFO testified the company will receive additional funds in maturing loans and sales and use tax savings in a bankruptcy hearing with creditors.

Bitcoin cae a mínimo en dos meses y frustra expectativas de recuperación

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 19. 14:16

Bitcoin cae a mínimo en dos meses y frustra expectativas de recuperación La criptomoneda líder por capitalización de mercado cayó a su nivel más bajo desde el 27 de julio la madrugada del viernes.

HUSD Stablecoin Returns to $1 Peg After Liquidity Problems

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 19. 14:13

HUSD Stablecoin Returns to $1 Peg After Liquidity Problems The HUSD stablecoin, which is issued by Stable Universal, has returned to its $1 peg after suffering "liquidity problems" in relation to a closed market maker account.

First Mover Americas: Fear Makes Quick Return to Crypto Markets as Bitcoin Plunges Most in 2 Months

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 19. 14:06

First Mover Americas: Fear Makes Quick Return to Crypto Markets as Bitcoin Plunges Most in 2 Months The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 19, 2022. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: Fear Returns to Crypto Markets as Bitcoin Plunges Most in 2 Months

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 19. 14:06

First Mover Americas: Fear Returns to Crypto Markets as Bitcoin Plunges Most in 2 Months The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 19, 2022. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

New Auditor for Stablecoin Issuer Tether Confirms Slashing of Commercial Paper Holdings

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 19. 12:55

New Auditor for Stablecoin Issuer Tether Confirms Slashing of Commercial Paper Holdings Stablecoin issuer Tether has cut its commercial paper exposure to $8.6 billion, with a reduction to $200 million on track by the end of the month.

South Africa's Monetary Authority Greenlights Banks to Serve Crypto Clients

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 19. 12:13

South Africa's Monetary Authority Greenlights Banks to Serve Crypto Clients The central bank warned against the "wholesale" banning of clients over risk after a number of local banks moved to terminate services to crypto exchanges and other intermediaries in previous years.

South Africa's Central Bank Greenlights Financial Institutions to Serve Crypto Clients

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 19. 12:13

South Africa's Central Bank Greenlights Financial Institutions to Serve Crypto Clients The central bank warned against the "wholesale" banning of clients over risk after a number of local banks moved to terminate services to crypto exchanges and other intermediaries in previous years.

Nigeria's CBDC eNaira Used for Nearly $10M Worth of Transactions Since October

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 19. 12:11

Nigeria's CBDC eNaira Used for Nearly $10M Worth of Transactions Since October Nigeria's central bank digital currency (CBDC), the eNaira, has been used to carry out transactions worth 4 billion naira ($9.3 million) since its introduction in October 2021, the governor of its central bank has said.

World's Biggest Companies Invested $6B in Blockchain Firms Since September: Study

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 19. 10:33

World's Biggest Companies Invested $6B in Blockchain Firms Since September: Study Google's parent company, Alphabet, participated in funding rounds that raised over $1.5 billion for four blockchain and crypto-related companies between September 2021 and June 2022 according to a study by Blockdata.

World's Biggest Companies Invested $6B in Blockchain Firms September-June: Study

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 19. 10:33

World's Biggest Companies Invested $6B in Blockchain Firms September-June: Study Google's parent company, Alphabet, participated in funding rounds that raised over $1.5 billion for four blockchain and crypto-related companies between September 2021 and June 2022 according to a study by Blockdata.

Crypto Stocks Slide in Pre-Market Trading as Bitcoin Slumps to $21.6K

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 19. 10:23

Crypto Stocks Slide in Pre-Market Trading as Bitcoin Slumps to $21.6K Marathon Digital and Riot Blockchain are leading the plunge in crypto stocks today with both facing double-digit moves to the downside.

Crypto Stocks Slide in Premarket Trading as Bitcoin Slumps to $21.5K

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 19. 10:23

Crypto Stocks Slide in Premarket Trading as Bitcoin Slumps to $21.5K Marathon Digital and Riot Blockchain are leading the plunge in crypto stocks today with both facing double-digit moves to the downside.

Crypto Stocks Retreat on Bitcoin's Dip as Macroeconomic Concerns Linger

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 19. 10:23

Crypto Stocks Retreat on Bitcoin's Dip as Macroeconomic Concerns Linger Cryptocurrency mining equities are among laggards in Friday's trading session.

Bitcoin Reverses CPI-Induced Rally, Drops Below $22K

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 19. 07:32

Bitcoin Reverses CPI-Induced Rally, Drops Below $22K The leading cryptocurrency by market cap fell to the lowest level since July 27 early Friday.

Crypto Reverses CPI-Induced Rally as Bitcoin Slides Below $22K

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 19. 07:32

Crypto Reverses CPI-Induced Rally as Bitcoin Slides Below $22K Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency by market cap, fell to the lowest level since July 27 early Friday.

Bitcoin Plunges Most in 2 Months, Dashing Recovery Hopes

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 19. 07:32

Bitcoin Plunges Most in 2 Months, Dashing Recovery Hopes Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency by market cap, fell to the lowest level since July 27 early Friday.

Crypto Lender Hodlnaut Faces Singapore Police ‘Actions’ and Staggering Job Cuts

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 19. 05:32

Crypto Lender Hodlnaut Faces Singapore Police ‘Actions’ and Staggering Job Cuts The latest firm to freeze crypto withdrawals is engaged in “proceedings” with Singaporean police.

Crypto Lender Hodlnaut Faces Singapore Police ‘Actions’ and Job Cuts

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 19. 05:32

Crypto Lender Hodlnaut Faces Singapore Police ‘Actions’ and Job Cuts The latest firm to freeze crypto withdrawals is engaged in “proceedings” with Singaporean police.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Sinks Below $23K; South Korea's Bumpy Crypto Path Forward

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 19. 02:00

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Sinks Below $23K; South Korea's Bumpy Crypto Path Forward The prices of the largest cryptocurrency in market value and ether both continued recent losing streaks after late-in-the-day declines.

Ripple Unveils Crypto On-Demand Liquidity Service in Brazil

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 18. 23:01

Ripple Unveils Crypto On-Demand Liquidity Service in Brazil Ripple is teaming up with the digital bank Travelex to introduce the product, which will initially allow transactions between Brazil and Mexico.

Crypto Lender Celsius' Collapse Into Bankruptcy Should Be Probed, US Says

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 18. 21:49

Crypto Lender Celsius' Collapse Into Bankruptcy Should Be Probed, US Says Some of the highest profile and controversial bankruptcies in history have included the appointment of an independent examiner.

Treasury Tornado Cash Sanctions Are ‘Unprecedented’, Warns US Congressman

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 18. 21:45

Treasury Tornado Cash Sanctions Are ‘Unprecedented’, Warns US Congressman With just 28 legislative days left this year, “it’s unlikely that any crypto legislation is going to move,” U.S. Representative Tom Emmer said on CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” show.

US Treasury's Tornado Cash Sanctions Are ‘Unprecedented’, Warns Congressman

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 18. 21:45

US Treasury's Tornado Cash Sanctions Are ‘Unprecedented’, Warns Congressman With just 28 legislative days left this year, “it’s unlikely that any crypto legislation is going to move,” U.S. Representative Tom Emmer said on CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” show.

US Treasury's Tornado Cash Sanctions Are ‘Unprecedented,’ Warns Congressman

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 18. 21:45

US Treasury's Tornado Cash Sanctions Are ‘Unprecedented,’ Warns Congressman With just 28 legislative days left this year, “it’s unlikely that any crypto legislation is going to move,” U.S. Representative Tom Emmer said on CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” show.

House Lawmakers Send Letters to 4 US Crypto Miners Asking for Details on Environmental Impact

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 18. 20:35

House Lawmakers Send Letters to 4 US Crypto Miners Asking for Details on Environmental Impact Core Scientific, Riot Blockchain, Marathon Digital and Stronghold Digital received the letters from members of the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Pauses Losing Streak but the Trend Is Still Not Bullish

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 18. 20:32

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Pauses Losing Streak but the Trend Is Still Not Bullish BTC was slightly higher on the day, but ETH was outpacing the largest cryptocurrency by market cap. Bitcoin’s price (BTC) increased 0.3% on Thursday, ending a streak of four consecutive negative days. Average trading volume was larger than average. Prices initially declined 0.5% as U.S. equity markets opened.Ether’s (ETH) price rose 1.5% as the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, outperformed bitcoin. Altcoins were mixed, with EOS falling 7%. while SOL and ATOM increased 0.1% and 4%, respectively.

Protocolo blockchain Algorand lidera ronda de inversión de $22M en compañía de tokenización Koibanx

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 18. 20:15

Protocolo blockchain Algorand lidera ronda de inversión de $22M en compañía de tokenización Koibanx Los fondos serán utilizados por la compañía latinoamericana para expandir infraestructura y construir rieles de pago.

New Galaxy Fund on Path to Raise $100 Million by Year End

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 18. 20:08

New Galaxy Fund on Path to Raise $100 Million by Year End Galaxy Digital recently launched its liquid alpha fund and is on the fundraising track now.

New Galaxy Crypto Fund on Path to Raise $100 Million by Year End

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 18. 20:08

New Galaxy Crypto Fund on Path to Raise $100 Million by Year End Galaxy Digital recently launched its liquid alpha fund and is on the fundraising track now.

Blockchain Protocol Algorand Leads $22M Investment Round in Tokenization Firm Koibanx

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 18. 19:03

Blockchain Protocol Algorand Leads $22M Investment Round in Tokenization Firm Koibanx The funds will be used by the Latin American firm to expand blockchain infrastructure and build payment rails.

As SEC Leans on Enforcement to Regulate, Crypto Lawyers Study Every Word

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 18. 18:50

As SEC Leans on Enforcement to Regulate, Crypto Lawyers Study Every Word The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission isn’t volunteering to clarify what makes a crypto token a security, but the agency showed some of its hand in enforcement documents crypto lawyers are studying like scripture.

Is Filecoin Network's Incentive Plan Sustainable? Crypto Analysts Want to Know

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 18. 16:58

Is Filecoin Network's Incentive Plan Sustainable? Crypto Analysts Want to Know Almost all of the data-storage network’s recent deal growth has come from one incentive program, and project leaders are now looking for new revenue streams.

Coinbase CEO Suggests Exchange Won't Censor Transactions on PoS Ethereum

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 18. 16:43

Coinbase CEO Suggests Exchange Won't Censor Transactions on PoS Ethereum In a tweet, Brian Armstrong expressed his preference not to censor transactions to and from sanctioned addresses after Ethereum's transition to proof-of-stake.

Coinbase CEO Suggests Exchange Won't Censor Transactions on Ethereum

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 18. 16:43

Coinbase CEO Suggests Exchange Won't Censor Transactions on Ethereum In a tweet, Brian Armstrong expressed his preference not to censor transactions to and from sanctioned addresses after Ethereum's transition to proof-of-stake.

Crypto Custodian Copper to Connect to Solana for DeFi Access

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 18. 16:19

Crypto Custodian Copper to Connect to Solana for DeFi Access The link will create new ways for the company's institutional investors to access decentralized finance and digital assets.

CFTC Commissioner: Crypto Market Needs Clear Guidelines on Its Regulator

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 18. 16:15

CFTC Commissioner: Crypto Market Needs Clear Guidelines on Its Regulator Commissioner Kristin N. Johnson joined CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover,” to discuss the future of cryptocurrency regulation in the U.S.

Mercado Libre introduce su criptomoneda en Brasil con planes de expandirla al resto de América Latina

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 18. 16:12

Mercado Libre introduce su criptomoneda en Brasil con planes de expandirla al resto de América Latina Mercado Coin permitirá a los 80 millones de usuarios de la compañía a recibir recompensas por sus compras.

Helium Developer Nova Labs Buys FreedomFi to Accelerate Push Into Mobile Service

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 18. 16:00

Helium Developer Nova Labs Buys FreedomFi to Accelerate Push Into Mobile Service As part of the acquisition, FreedomFi team members will join Nova Labs to lead the future expansion of the network in the mobile space.

‘Consumer Business Is Dead’ for Crypto Lender Celsius, Bankruptcy Expert Says

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 18. 15:30

‘Consumer Business Is Dead’ for Crypto Lender Celsius, Bankruptcy Expert Says Thomas Braziel, partner at investment firm 507 Capital, joined CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” to discuss Celsius Network and why its relationship with customers could be over.

E-Commerce Giant MercadoLibre Introduces Cryptocurrency in Brazil, Plans Wider Latin America Use

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 18. 15:22

E-Commerce Giant MercadoLibre Introduces Cryptocurrency in Brazil, Plans Wider Latin America Use Mercado Coin will allow the company’s 80 million users to make purchases and receive cashback.

E-Commerce Giant Mercado Libre Introduces Cryptocurrency in Brazil, Plans Wider Latin America Use

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 18. 15:22

E-Commerce Giant Mercado Libre Introduces Cryptocurrency in Brazil, Plans Wider Latin America Use Mercado Coin will allow the company’s 80 million users to make purchases and receive cashback.

CME Group Adds to Crypto Offerings With Ether Options

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 18. 14:32

CME Group Adds to Crypto Offerings With Ether Options CME's latest launch will allow traders to make bets and manage risk ahead of the Merge.

Bitcoin pierde tendencia alcista a medida que la Fed prevé tasas restrictivas por mucho tiempo

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 18. 14:04

Bitcoin pierde tendencia alcista a medida que la Fed prevé tasas restrictivas por mucho tiempo Las tasas crecientes y elevadas no son favorables para bitcoin, dijo un investigador.

First Mover Americas: Fifth Day of Declining Bitcoin Price Has Some Traders Looking Out Below

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 18. 13:38

First Mover Americas: Fifth Day of Declining Bitcoin Price Has Some Traders Looking Out Below The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 18, 2022. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Buzz Over Potential Ethereum Hard Fork Token Fizzles as Price Tanks

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 18. 13:30

Buzz Over Potential Ethereum Hard Fork Token Fizzles as Price Tanks Crypto traders’ appetite to speculate on the potential Ethereum hard fork remains muted on exchanges that listed ETHPOW.

Run-To-Earn Game STEPN Teams Up With Atlético de Madrid and Crypto Exchange WhaleFin for NFT Sneaker Collection

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 18. 13:25

Run-To-Earn Game STEPN Teams Up With Atlético de Madrid and Crypto Exchange WhaleFin for NFT Sneaker Collection The companies are releasing over 1,000 digital soccer cleats compatible for run-to-earn and eligible for real world rewards.

Run-To-Earn Game Stepn Teams With Atlético de Madrid and Crypto Exchange WhaleFin for NFT Sneaker Collection

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 18. 13:25

Run-To-Earn Game Stepn Teams With Atlético de Madrid and Crypto Exchange WhaleFin for NFT Sneaker Collection The companies are releasing over 1,000 digital soccer cleats compatible for run-to-earn and eligible for real world rewards.

US Tribal Nation Economic Zone Publishes Draft Rules for DAOs

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 18. 13:22

US Tribal Nation Economic Zone Publishes Draft Rules for DAOs The Catawba Digital Economic Zone proposes laws that would allow DAOs to be organized as limited liability companies or unincorporated non-profits.

Crypto Exchange Gemini Introduces Staking Support for US Investors

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 18. 13:00

Crypto Exchange Gemini Introduces Staking Support for US Investors The company  hopes to capitalize on rising user interest ahead of Ethereum’s upcoming shift to a proof-of-stake model.

Crypto Exchange Gemini Offering Staking Support for US Investors

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 18. 13:00

Crypto Exchange Gemini Offering Staking Support for US Investors The company  hopes to capitalize on rising user interest ahead of Ethereum’s upcoming shift to a proof-of-stake model.

Crypto Exchange Gemini Offering Staking Support for Investors

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 18. 13:00

Crypto Exchange Gemini Offering Staking Support for Investors The company  hopes to capitalize on rising user interest ahead of Ethereum’s upcoming shift to a proof-of-stake model.

Ethereum’s Merge Will Increase Its Use Cases and Drive Its Investment Narrative

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 18. 12:50

Ethereum’s Merge Will Increase Its Use Cases and Drive Its Investment Narrative More efficiencies and scalability solutions could make Ethereum a more attractive platform to build on and invest in.

Tether Swaps Accounting Firms, Says It Will Publish Monthly Attestation on Stablecoin Backing

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 18. 12:00

Tether Swaps Accounting Firms, Says It Will Publish Monthly Attestation on Stablecoin Backing Stablecoin issuer Tether Holdings has tapped BDO Italia, the Italian branch of accounting firm Binder Dijker Otte, to provide attestation reports.

Digital Currency Group Leads $5M Fundraise for Blockchain Security Firm dWallet Labs

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 18. 12:00

Digital Currency Group Leads $5M Fundraise for Blockchain Security Firm dWallet Labs The capital will help build projects on Odsy Network, a new layer 1 blockchain focused on decentralized wallet access.

Digital Currency Group and Node Capital Lead $5M Fundraise for Blockchain Security Firm dWallet Labs

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 18. 12:00

Digital Currency Group and Node Capital Lead $5M Fundraise for Blockchain Security Firm dWallet Labs The capital will help build projects on Odsy Network, a new layer 1 blockchain focused on decentralized wallet access.

Bitcoin Loses Bullish Trendline as Fed Sees Restrictive Rates Needed for Some Time

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 18. 11:51

Bitcoin Loses Bullish Trendline as Fed Sees Restrictive Rates Needed for Some Time Increasing and elevated U.S. interest rates are headwinds for bitcoin, one researcher said.

South Korea's Money Laundering Watchdog Flags 16 Crypto Firms for Operating Without Registration

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 18. 11:29

South Korea's Money Laundering Watchdog Flags 16 Crypto Firms for Operating Without Registration Crypto exchanges KuCoin and Poloniex are among the foreign firms accused of conducting "illegal business activities."

Bitcoin Mining Hardware Firm Canaan Sees 'Prolonged Headwinds' After Challenging Quarter

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 18. 10:42

Bitcoin Mining Hardware Firm Canaan Sees 'Prolonged Headwinds' After Challenging Quarter Supercomputing services provider Canaan (CAN) said Q2 revenue increased by 53% from the year-earlier quarter, but warned of the downward pressure on its performance from the tougher market conditions in the quarters ahead.

Bitcoin Mining Rig Maker Canaan Sees 'Prolonged Headwinds' After Challenging Quarter

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 18. 10:42

Bitcoin Mining Rig Maker Canaan Sees 'Prolonged Headwinds' After Challenging Quarter Supercomputing services provider Canaan (CAN) said Q2 revenue increased by 53% from the year-earlier quarter, but warned of the downward pressure on its performance from the tougher market conditions in the quarters ahead.

Cash-Backed HUSD Stablecoin Loses Peg, Drops to $0.92

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 18. 08:58

Cash-Backed HUSD Stablecoin Loses Peg, Drops to $0.92 The token issued by Stable Universal has dropped to 8% below its $1 peg.

Cash-Backed HUSD Stablecoin Loses Peg, Drops to 92 Cents

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 18. 08:58

Cash-Backed HUSD Stablecoin Loses Peg, Drops to 92 Cents The token issued by Stable Universal has dropped to 8% below its $1 peg.

US Extradites Alleged Crypto Money Launderer From Netherlands

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 18. 07:36

US Extradites Alleged Crypto Money Launderer From Netherlands Mihaqloviv Dubnikov, 29, a Russian citizen, made an initial appearance in a federal court in Portland, Oregon, Wednesday, and his five-day jury trial is scheduled to begin on Oct. 4. If convicted, Dubnikov faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.

First Mover Asia: Celsius Token Price Rise Pegged to Market Dynamics Rather Than Fundamentals; BTC Retreats Again

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 18. 01:11

First Mover Asia: Celsius Token Price Rise Pegged to Market Dynamics Rather Than Fundamentals; BTC Retreats Again The price of the troubled crypto lending platform's CEL has been rising, to observers' puzzlement.

Solana’s Biggest DeFi Lender is Leaning Into “Permissionless” Loan Markets

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 17. 23:40

Solana’s Biggest DeFi Lender is Leaning Into “Permissionless” Loan Markets These “permissionless pools'' don't have any of the safeguards afforded to Solend’s whitelisted markets. That’s by design.

Solana’s Biggest DeFi Lender is Leaning Into 'Permissionless' Loan Markets

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 17. 23:40

Solana’s Biggest DeFi Lender is Leaning Into 'Permissionless' Loan Markets These “permissionless pools'' don't have any of the safeguards afforded to Solend’s whitelisted markets. That’s by design.

'Don't Say Terra' and Other Reflections From Korea's Crypto Extravaganza

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 17. 22:20

'Don't Say Terra' and Other Reflections From Korea's Crypto Extravaganza A series of conferences in Seoul explored the future of DeFi, but the $40 billion blowup of a major Korean crypto project was not on the agenda.

Tell Us What You Know About Crypto and Blockchain Education

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 17. 22:18

Tell Us What You Know About Crypto and Blockchain Education For CoinDesk's Best Universities for Blockchain ranking in September, we are seeking opinions and recommendations from professionals, academics and students in the industry. Tell us what you think.

Optimism Token Flash Crashes 10% on False Rumors of a Major Hack

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 17. 21:59

Optimism Token Flash Crashes 10% on False Rumors of a Major Hack The native token of Optimism quickly recovered after Optimism dispelled the rumors.

Market Wrap: Bitcoin, Ether Prices Slide for Fourth Consecutive Day

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 17. 21:26

Market Wrap: Bitcoin, Ether Prices Slide for Fourth Consecutive Day BTC prices continued to trade down but within a narrow trading range. Bitcoin (BTC) fell 2% on Tuesday, its fourth consecutive daily decline.The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization has dropped 6% since crossing $25,000 briefly on Aug. 14.Ether’s (ETH) price also tumbled for a fourth consecutive day, dropping 1.2% over the past 24 hours. The second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization behind bitcoin is now down 8% from the psychologically important $2,000 level it last cracked on Aug. 15. Ether has flirted with $2,000 for much of the past week after dropping below $1,000 earlier this summer.

EOS Network Foundation Members Switch Support to Crypto Protocol Antelope After Hard Fork

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 17. 20:31

EOS Network Foundation Members Switch Support to Crypto Protocol Antelope After Hard Fork The protocol will be led by a coalition connected to the EOS Network Foundation, following the foundation’s separation from Block.one.

Colombia explora la creación de una CBDC para combatir la evasión fiscal

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 17. 19:43

Colombia explora la creación de una CBDC para combatir la evasión fiscal Como parte de un programa de reforma impositiva, el gobierno del país sudamericano también planea imponer límites a las transacciones en efectivo.

Canadian Pension Giant Caisse Writes Off $150M Bet on Bankrupt Crypto Lender Celsius

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 17. 19:29

Canadian Pension Giant Caisse Writes Off $150M Bet on Bankrupt Crypto Lender Celsius Quebec-based Caisse said Wednesday it had acted "too soon" in entering the sector.

In Crypto, Base Layer Security Isn’t Enough

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 17. 18:35

In Crypto, Base Layer Security Isn’t Enough Blockchains are only as secure as the applications they run.

Crypto Investing Giant Paradigm Leads $20M Round for Fractional NFT Protocol

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 17. 18:05

Crypto Investing Giant Paradigm Leads $20M Round for Fractional NFT Protocol Fractional, which allows for collective non-fungible token ownership, is rebranding as Tessera.

Token Front-Running Was Common at Coinbase, a New Study Argues

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 17. 17:56

Token Front-Running Was Common at Coinbase, a New Study Argues Researchers at the University of Technology Sydney estimate that insider trading occurred on 10% to 25% of new crypto listings at Coinbase between September 2018 and May 2022, generating at least $1.5 million in profits for whomever was behind the transactions.

Token Front-Running Was Common at Coinbase Crypto Exchange, a New Study Argues

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 17. 17:56

Token Front-Running Was Common at Coinbase Crypto Exchange, a New Study Argues Researchers at the University of Technology Sydney estimate that insider trading occurred on 10% to 25% of new crypto listings at Coinbase between September 2018 and May 2022, generating at least $1.5 million in profits for whomever was behind the transactions.

Ukraine Bought Weapons, Drones With Crypto Donations

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 17. 16:17

Ukraine Bought Weapons, Drones With Crypto Donations Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine’s Minister for Digital Transformation, tweeted the breakdown of its crypto expenditure on Tuesday, which revealed the government had used some of the $60 million worth of funds raised via crypto to purchase lethal weapons and launch an English news platform.

Bitcoin y ether caen mientras analistas temen un ajuste monetario de la Fed para 2023

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 17. 16:01

Bitcoin y ether caen mientras analistas temen un ajuste monetario de la Fed para 2023 Los activos de riesgo se recuperaron recientemente con la esperanza de que la inflación haya alcanzado su punto máximo y que la Fed reduzca las tasas de interés el próximo año, pero el endurecimiento monetario del banco central afectó a las criptomonedas.

Colombia Explores Creating a CBDC to Combat Tax Evasion

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 17. 15:34

Colombia Explores Creating a CBDC to Combat Tax Evasion As part of a tax reform program, the government of the South American country also plans to impose limits on cash transactions.

Coinbase Will Be ‘Meaningful’ Beneficiary of Ethereum Merge, JPMorgan Says

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 17. 14:50

Coinbase Will Be ‘Meaningful’ Beneficiary of Ethereum Merge, JPMorgan Says Coinbase's staking offering will drive revenue for the crypto exchange, the bank's equity analyst said.

Crypto Lender Nexo Sues Former Director Over $7.9M Trading Loss: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 17. 14:41

Crypto Lender Nexo Sues Former Director Over $7.9M Trading Loss: Report Cryptocurrency lender Nexo is taking legal action against its former director, Georgi Shulev, on claims that he failed to keep his side of a settlement agreement.

Dogecoin sube a medida que Dogechain gana tracción entre los traders minoristas cripto

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 17. 14:11

Dogecoin sube a medida que Dogechain gana tracción entre los traders minoristas cripto Dogechain, basado en Polygon Edge, suma casi $5 millones en liquidez y está ganando prominencia entre los traders minoristas de criptomonedas.

Bitcoin, Ether Drop as Analysts Fear Fed Minutes Will Dash Hopes for 2023 Easing

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 17. 13:53

Bitcoin, Ether Drop as Analysts Fear Fed Minutes Will Dash Hopes for 2023 Easing Risk assets recently rallied in hopes that inflation has peaked and the Fed would cut interest rates next year. The central bank's tightening cycle roiled cryptocurrencies early this year.

EU Lawmakers Seek to Cap Banks’ Bitcoin Holdings

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 17. 13:41

EU Lawmakers Seek to Cap Banks’ Bitcoin Holdings Lawmakers of the European Green Party want to anticipate international standards by legislating hefty capital norms for lenders now.

Bill Ackman Among Investors as Venture Capital Crypto Firm Shima Capital Raises $200M Fund

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 17. 13:41

Bill Ackman Among Investors as Venture Capital Crypto Firm Shima Capital Raises $200M Fund The Web3-focused fund, founded by a Wall Street veteran, is backed by crypto heavyweights Dragonfly and Animoca.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Lower as U.S. Futures Slide; Ether Continues to Steal Crypto Market Share

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 17. 13:39

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Lower as U.S. Futures Slide; Ether Continues to Steal Crypto Market Share The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 17, 2022. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Lower as US Futures Slide; Ether Continues to Steal Crypto Market Share

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 17. 13:39

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Lower as US Futures Slide; Ether Continues to Steal Crypto Market Share The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 17, 2022. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Crypto Broker Genesis Cutting 20% of Workforce as CEO Michael Moro Exits

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 17. 13:23

Crypto Broker Genesis Cutting 20% of Workforce as CEO Michael Moro Exits Michael Moro, the CEO of crypto broker Genesis has quit as the company cuts 20% of jobs.

Former Coinbase VP Adam White Joins Blackstone as Crypto Investment Advisor

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 17. 13:23

Former Coinbase VP Adam White Joins Blackstone as Crypto Investment Advisor White begins at Blackstone in a part-time role working across the firm’s investment teams and with its portfolio companies.

Former Coinbase VP Adam White Joins Blackstone as Crypto Investment Adviser

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 17. 13:23

Former Coinbase VP Adam White Joins Blackstone as Crypto Investment Adviser White begins at Blackstone in a part-time role working across the firm’s investment teams and with its portfolio companies.

World Bank Affiliate IFC Backs Blockchain-Based Platform for Carbon Offsets

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 17. 12:33

World Bank Affiliate IFC Backs Blockchain-Based Platform for Carbon Offsets International Finance Corp (IFC), a World Bank affiliate focused on investment in less-developed countries, is backing a blockchain-based platform for the trading of carbon offsets.

Crypto Analysts Reject Latest DOGE, SHIB Rally as Contrarian Signal

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 17. 12:17

Crypto Analysts Reject Latest DOGE, SHIB Rally as Contrarian Signal Historically, meme token rallies have been accurate predictors of market tops, analogous to record-setting art auction prices in traditional markets. This time, it may be different.

Crypto Investment Firm CoinFund Launches $300M Web3 Fund

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 17. 12:00

Crypto Investment Firm CoinFund Launches $300M Web3 Fund Sectors of interest for the early-stage fund include layer 1 blockchains, gaming and NFTs.

UK Group to Test Stablecoin Payments, Provide Data to Bank of England

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 17. 11:41

UK Group to Test Stablecoin Payments, Provide Data to Bank of England The Digital FMI Consortium will test cross-border payments and provide recommendations to the Bank of England using its own sterling-backed stablecoin.

Tornado Cash Fallout: Can Ethereum Be Censored?

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 17. 11:30

Tornado Cash Fallout: Can Ethereum Be Censored? In light of OFAC’s Tornado Cash sanctions, Ethereum's community debates what to do if validators censor sanctioned addresses.

Fugitive BitConnect Founder Kumbhani Indicted in US Is Now Wanted in India Too

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 17. 10:56

Fugitive BitConnect Founder Kumbhani Indicted in US Is Now Wanted in India Too An unidentified lawyer filed a complaint naming Kumbhani and six others saying he was defrauded of his original investment of 54 bitcoins and the returns of 166 bitcoins that he was made to reinvest into platforms between 2016 and 2021, according to Indian Express.

BitConnect Founder, Indicted in U.S. Over Missing Bitcoin, Is Now Wanted in India Too

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 17. 10:56

BitConnect Founder, Indicted in U.S. Over Missing Bitcoin, Is Now Wanted in India Too An unidentified lawyer filed a complaint naming Kumbhani and six others saying he was defrauded of his original investment of 54 bitcoins and the returns of 166 bitcoins that he was made to reinvest into platforms between 2016 and 2021, according to Indian Express.

BitConnect Founder, Indicted in US Over Missing Bitcoin, Is Now Wanted in India, Too

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 17. 10:56

BitConnect Founder, Indicted in US Over Missing Bitcoin, Is Now Wanted in India, Too An unidentified lawyer filed a complaint naming Kumbhani and six others saying he was defrauded of his original investment of 54 bitcoins and the returns of 166 bitcoins that he was made to reinvest into platforms between 2016 and 2021, according to Indian Express.

Dogecoin Jumps as Dogechain Gains Traction Among Retail Crypto Traders

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 17. 08:08

Dogecoin Jumps as Dogechain Gains Traction Among Retail Crypto Traders The Polygon-based Dogechain locks nearly $5 million in liquidity and is gaining prominence among retail crypto traders.

UK Crypto Industry Welcomes New Stablecoin Rules, Awaits Guidance

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 17. 08:00

UK Crypto Industry Welcomes New Stablecoin Rules, Awaits Guidance A proposed bill could give U.K. regulators new powers over payments-focused crypto assets like stablecoins, but details on how the rules might be interpreted by financial watchdogs are pending.

US Regulator 'Improperly' Pushing Banks to Avoid Serving Crypto Companies, Lawmaker Says

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 17. 06:42

US Regulator 'Improperly' Pushing Banks to Avoid Serving Crypto Companies, Lawmaker Says U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey said whistleblowers had informed him that the FDIC was pressuring banks to stop providing services to crypto companies.

Kenya's Crypto Crowd Hopes President-Elect Will Be Better Than Predecessor

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 17. 00:04

Kenya's Crypto Crowd Hopes President-Elect Will Be Better Than Predecessor Kenya President-Elect William Ruto is "assumed" to be a better hope for the crypto community in Kenya than the losing candidate Raila Odinga, according to local crypto experts.

Bitcoin Miner Riot Takes $349M Goodwill Impairment Charge on Acquisitions

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 16. 22:05

Bitcoin Miner Riot Takes $349M Goodwill Impairment Charge on Acquisitions he company also posted an impairment charge of $99.8 million on its bitcoin holdings.

Crypto.com Exchange Registers With UK Financial Regulator

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 16. 21:10

Crypto.com Exchange Registers With UK Financial Regulator The crypto exchange has faced past heat over advertisements from the FCA.

Market Wrap: Bitcoin's Price Retraces Again, Breaks Below Trendline

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 16. 20:30

Market Wrap: Bitcoin's Price Retraces Again, Breaks Below Trendline Bitcoin declines for third consecutive day, on below average volume. Bitcoin (BTC) declined 1% on Tuesday, marking the second consecutive day of declines for the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. Ether’s (ETH) price fell 1.1%, reversing gains made overnight. The second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization fell below $1,900 after hovering over that increasingly important threshold for much of the past week.

SEC Files Complaint Against Dragonchain for Unregistered Initial Coin Offering

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 16. 20:12

SEC Files Complaint Against Dragonchain for Unregistered Initial Coin Offering The complaint alleges blockchain startup Dragonchain failed to register more than $16 million in crypto asset securities.

Citigroup Furthers Crypto Push With Two Digital-Asset Hires

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 16. 20:07

Citigroup Furthers Crypto Push With Two Digital-Asset Hires Wall Street continues to hire for digital asset roles despite the lingering crypto bear market.

Congress Must Decide How Cryptos Should Be Regulated, Former CFTC Commissioner Says

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 16. 19:51

Congress Must Decide How Cryptos Should Be Regulated, Former CFTC Commissioner Says Dawn Stump joined CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” to discuss crypto regulation and why Congress may need to step in.

Fed Reminds Banks to Check for Legal Permissibility Before Offering Crypto-Related Services

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 16. 18:54

Fed Reminds Banks to Check for Legal Permissibility Before Offering Crypto-Related Services The Federal Reserve published an open letter Tuesday, signed by Director of Supervision and Regulation Michael Gibson and Director of Consumer and Community Affairs Eric Belsky, directing Fed-supervised banks to make sure they check that any crypto-related activities they want to undertake are legally allowed first.

US Fed Reminds Banks to Check for Legal Permissibility Before Offering Crypto-Related Services

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 16. 18:54

US Fed Reminds Banks to Check for Legal Permissibility Before Offering Crypto-Related Services The Federal Reserve published an open letter Tuesday, signed by Director of Supervision and Regulation Michael Gibson and Director of Consumer and Community Affairs Eric Belsky, directing Fed-supervised banks to make sure they check that any crypto-related activities they want to undertake are legally allowed first.

Bitcoin Miner Stronghold Digital In Debt Restructuring Negotiations With Lenders

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 16. 18:39

Bitcoin Miner Stronghold Digital In Debt Restructuring Negotiations With Lenders Stronghold Digital Mining had repeatedly delayed its earnings release.

Bitcoin Miner Stronghold Digital Significantly Restructures Debt

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 16. 18:39

Bitcoin Miner Stronghold Digital Significantly Restructures Debt Stronghold Digital Mining had repeatedly delayed its earnings release.

IRS to Serve Summons to Crypto Dealer SFOX Looking for Possible Tax Evaders

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 16. 18:18

IRS to Serve Summons to Crypto Dealer SFOX Looking for Possible Tax Evaders The IRS can serve a "John Doe" summons on crypto prime dealer SFOX, a court ruled Monday, allowing the tax agency to ask SFOX to provide details on any customers who transacted over $20,000 between 2016 and 2021.

La conferencia ETHLatam resalta la creciente adopción cripto en Argentina

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 16. 17:07

La conferencia ETHLatam resalta la creciente adopción cripto en Argentina El país continúa actuando como un semillero de innovación cripto aún en medio de una fuerte crisis financiera. ETHLatam atrajo a más de 4.000 personas.

Crypto Investment Firm Digital Currency Group Registers Executive as Lobbyist

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 16. 16:58

Crypto Investment Firm Digital Currency Group Registers Executive as Lobbyist The move suggests DCG will be getting more involved in lobbying efforts in the future.

The Downside of Sanctioning Tornado Cash

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 16. 16:09

The Downside of Sanctioning Tornado Cash OFAC’s blacklisting of an Ethereum smart contract stands to compromise innocent users’ privacy while doing little to stop bad actors.

Brazil's Largest Investment Bank, BTG Pactual, Launches Crypto Trading Platform

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 16. 15:56

Brazil's Largest Investment Bank, BTG Pactual, Launches Crypto Trading Platform Called Mynt, the product allows customers to trade bitcoin, ether, solana, polkadot and cardano.

Tornado Cash Sanctions Are Spiraling Into Compliance Nightmares

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 16. 15:30

Tornado Cash Sanctions Are Spiraling Into Compliance Nightmares Crypto privacy mixer Tornado Cash drew attention last week after the U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned the service last week. The implications of complying with the sanctions are starting to sink in with the rest of the industry, raising questions about just what compliance looks like.

Tornado Cash US Ban Is ‘Bad Precedent,’ but Monero Was ‘Made for This’: Cake Wallet Exec

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 16. 15:26

Tornado Cash US Ban Is ‘Bad Precedent,’ but Monero Was ‘Made for This’: Cake Wallet Exec Justin Ehrenhofer, vice president of operations at Cake Wallet, joined CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover,” to discuss the implications of the government regulation when it comes to privacy coins.

Crypto Twitter Sees 'Bearish Wedge' Pattern in Bitcoin's Price Recovery

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 16. 14:34

Crypto Twitter Sees 'Bearish Wedge' Pattern in Bitcoin's Price Recovery The rising wedge has strengthened the case for a renewed sell-off toward $16,400, one observer said.

IPOR Labs Unveils Protocol to Make DeFi Credit Markets More Transparent and Stable

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 16. 14:30

IPOR Labs Unveils Protocol to Make DeFi Credit Markets More Transparent and Stable Traders will be able to hedge, arbitrage and take directional positions based on interest rate movements to manage risk across their credit portfolios on the Ethereum blockchain.

Argentina Ethereum Conference Highlights Crypto’s Growing Reach in the Country

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 16. 14:00

Argentina Ethereum Conference Highlights Crypto’s Growing Reach in the Country The country continues to serve as a hotbed of crypto innovation even as it faces its latest financial crisis. ETHLatam drew more than 4,000 people.

First Mover Americas: BTC Dips Below $24K as Ether Holds Strength

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 16. 13:44

First Mover Americas: BTC Dips Below $24K as Ether Holds Strength The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 16, 2022.

Jump Crypto Picked to Revamp Solana to Make Blockchain More Reliable

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 16. 13:00

Jump Crypto Picked to Revamp Solana to Make Blockchain More Reliable The crypto trading firm and builder is reupping its commitment after the once-hot blockchain hit potholes.

Tencent Halts NFT Sales on Its Huanhe Platform Amid Regulatory Scrutiny: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 16. 11:45

Tencent Halts NFT Sales on Its Huanhe Platform Amid Regulatory Scrutiny: Report Users of the Chinese tech giant's Huanhe non-fungible token platform will still be able to hold, display or request a refund on their NFT holdings.

Bitcoin Miner PrimeBlock Cancels Listing Plans, Terminates $1.25B Merger With 10X Capital

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 16. 10:49

Bitcoin Miner PrimeBlock Cancels Listing Plans, Terminates $1.25B Merger With 10X Capital Bitcoin mining company PrimeBlock has terminated its plans for a public listing via a merger with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) 10X Capital Venture Acquisition.

Huobi to End Crypto Derivatives Trading in New Zealand

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 16. 10:26

Huobi to End Crypto Derivatives Trading in New Zealand The Seychelles-based cryptocurrency exchange cited "local compliance policies" as the reason for blocking margin-traded products, options and exchange-traded products to users in New Zealand starting next week.

Former CFTC Commissioner Dawn Stump Joins Crypto Risk Monitoring Firm Solidus Labs as Advisor

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 16. 10:10

Former CFTC Commissioner Dawn Stump Joins Crypto Risk Monitoring Firm Solidus Labs as Advisor The former commissioner of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Dawn Stump has joined crypto risk monitoring firm Solidus Labs as an advisor.

Former CFTC Commissioner Dawn Stump Joins Crypto Risk Monitoring Firm Solidus Labs as Adviser

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 16. 10:10

Former CFTC Commissioner Dawn Stump Joins Crypto Risk Monitoring Firm Solidus Labs as Adviser The former commissioner of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Dawn Stump has joined crypto risk monitoring firm Solidus Labs as an advisor.

Crypto Traders Bet on Ether Staking Yields Jumping to 8% Post Merge

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 16. 09:53

Crypto Traders Bet on Ether Staking Yields Jumping to 8% Post Merge Yields on staked ether are projected to double to 8% and higher from the current 4%, according to traders using Voltz's interest rate swaps.

Crypto Traders Bet on Ether Staking Yields Jumping to 8% Post-Merge

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 16. 09:53

Crypto Traders Bet on Ether Staking Yields Jumping to 8% Post-Merge Yields on staked ether are projected to double to 8% and higher from the current 4%, according to traders using Voltz's interest rate swaps.

Crypto Derivatives Traders Bet on Ether Staking Yields Doubling to 8% Post-Merge

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 16. 09:53

Crypto Derivatives Traders Bet on Ether Staking Yields Doubling to 8% Post-Merge Yields on staked ether are projected to double to 8% and higher from the current 4%, according to traders using Voltz's interest rate swaps.

FSInsight: Ether May Well Surpass Bitcoin’s Market Cap in Next 12 Months

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 16. 09:42

FSInsight: Ether May Well Surpass Bitcoin’s Market Cap in Next 12 Months If the blockchain’s Merge occurs as planned, the ether issuance rate will drop and daily selling pressure will reduce, the research firm said.

DeFi Firms Iron Bank, Yearn Finance Join Layer 2 Protocol Optimism

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 16. 07:35

DeFi Firms Iron Bank, Yearn Finance Join Layer 2 Protocol Optimism Developers of the DeFi protocols said that layer 2 networks offer improved security and capital efficiency for users.

Acala Stablecoins Near $1 Peg After Community Burns 1.2B aUSD Minted by Exploiters

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 16. 07:22

Acala Stablecoins Near $1 Peg After Community Burns 1.2B aUSD Minted by Exploiters Developers said trace reports were underway to identify the transactions performed by the 16 wallet addresses connected to the exploit.

Crypto Lender Hodlnaut Applies for Creditor Protection in Singapore

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 16. 06:58

Crypto Lender Hodlnaut Applies for Creditor Protection in Singapore Crypto lending platform Hodlnaut has filed an application to be put under creditor protection in Singapore.

CryptoPunks TV Show? Meebits Food Truck? Both Now Possible as IP Rights Get Released

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 15. 22:44

CryptoPunks TV Show? Meebits Food Truck? Both Now Possible as IP Rights Get Released The decision by Yuga Labs, which bought the projects earlier this year, helps answer the question of what NFTs are good for.

Crypto Lender Celsius On Pace to Run Out of Cash by October

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 15. 21:49

Crypto Lender Celsius On Pace to Run Out of Cash by October The bankrupt crypto firm is also short of $2.8 billion in crypto assets, the court filing reveals.

Bitcoin Miner Greenidge Generation Shares Fall as Revenues Miss Estimates

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 15. 21:24

Bitcoin Miner Greenidge Generation Shares Fall as Revenues Miss Estimates The company said the combination of falling bitcoin prices and high global energy prices presented a “challenging earnings environment.”

Blockchain Scalability Firm StarkWare Launches Recursion to Streamline Ethereum

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 15. 21:24

Blockchain Scalability Firm StarkWare Launches Recursion to Streamline Ethereum Recursive proofs could bundle tens of millions of NFTs off-chain to help streamline Ethereum.

Market Wrap: BTC Not Quite Ready to Stay Above $25K

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 15. 20:21

Market Wrap: BTC Not Quite Ready to Stay Above $25K Bitcoin (BTC) briefly broke through the psychologically significant $25,000 mark in overnight trading, before paring those gains during U.S. trading hours. The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization reached as high as $25,212 early in the U.S. trading day before retreating to its current level above $24,000.

Fondos de inversión cripto registran egresos mínimos y ponen fin a racha de entradas

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 15. 19:41

Fondos de inversión cripto registran egresos mínimos y ponen fin a racha de entradas Los egresos de flujos de activos totalizaron $17 millones en los siete días anteriores al 12 de agosto.

Brazil’s Largest Brokerage, XP, Launches Bitcoin, Ether Trading

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 15. 19:03

Brazil’s Largest Brokerage, XP, Launches Bitcoin, Ether Trading The company, which has 3.6 million customers, hopes to reach 200,000 active crypto users in 2022.

US Fed Opens Pathway for Crypto Banks to Tap Central Banking System

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 15. 18:50

US Fed Opens Pathway for Crypto Banks to Tap Central Banking System  The Federal Reserve announced it was publishing its final guidance for novel financial institutions, such as Wyoming trust entities, to access its "master accounts," something these firms need to participate in the global payment system.

Crypto Funds See Minor Outflows, Ending Six-Week Inflows Streak: CoinShares

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 15. 17:46

Crypto Funds See Minor Outflows, Ending Six-Week Inflows Streak: CoinShares Digital-asset investment products saw outflows totaling $17 million spread across regions and providers.

Price Discount on 'stETH' Reflects Non-Negligible Doubt on Smooth Ethereum Merge

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 15. 17:39

Price Discount on 'stETH' Reflects Non-Negligible Doubt on Smooth Ethereum Merge The current price of stETH token implies a 7% chance of the Merge not succeeding, according to Enigma Securities.

Price Discount on 'stETH' Reflects Some Doubt on Smooth Ethereum Merge

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 15. 17:39

Price Discount on 'stETH' Reflects Some Doubt on Smooth Ethereum Merge The current price of stETH token implies a 7% chance of the Merge not succeeding, according to Enigma Securities.

Crypto Custody Firm BitGo to Sue Galaxy Digital for Abandoning $1.2B Merger Agreement

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 15. 16:45

Crypto Custody Firm BitGo to Sue Galaxy Digital for Abandoning $1.2B Merger Agreement  BitGo said Galaxy Digital owes it a $100 million break-up fee.

Crypto Exchange Coinify Obtains Regulatory Approval to Operate in Italy

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 15. 16:20

Crypto Exchange Coinify Obtains Regulatory Approval to Operate in Italy The now-bankrupt crypto lender Voyager Digital acquired the exchange for $84 million in stocks and cash last August.

Blockchain Services Firm Eqonex Closes Crypto Exchange, Citing Volatility and Dwindling Volume

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 15. 15:16

Blockchain Services Firm Eqonex Closes Crypto Exchange, Citing Volatility and Dwindling Volume Eqonex Limited has closed its crypto exchange in order to focus on its custody and asset management business.

Miner Chandler Guo Repeats Support for Ethereum Fork Post-Merge

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 15. 14:05

Miner Chandler Guo Repeats Support for Ethereum Fork Post-Merge Chandler Guo, a prominent Ethereum miner, joined CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover,” to discuss his support for the blockchain’s upcoming proof-of-work fork.

Shiba inu y dogecoin suben a medida que regresa el comportamiento de riesgo a los mercados cripto

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 15. 13:56

Shiba inu y dogecoin suben a medida que regresa el comportamiento de riesgo a los mercados cripto Los futuros que rastrean ambos tokens vieron más de $25 millones en liquidaciones en las últimas 24 horas.

Crypto Venture Capital Firm Dragonfly Buys Hedge Fund MetaStable Capital: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 15. 13:38

Crypto Venture Capital Firm Dragonfly Buys Hedge Fund MetaStable Capital: Report Dragonfly has also rebranded itself, according to Bloomberg.

Crypto Venture Capital Firm Dragonfly Buys Hedge Fund MetaStable Capital

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 15. 13:38

Crypto Venture Capital Firm Dragonfly Buys Hedge Fund MetaStable Capital Dragonfly has also rebranded itself, according to Bloomberg.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Hits $25K But Fails to Hold, Galaxy Digital Scraps Plan to Buy BitGo

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 15. 13:35

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Hits $25K But Fails to Hold, Galaxy Digital Scraps Plan to Buy BitGo The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 15, 2022.

Galaxy Digital Ends Plan to Acquire Crypto Custody Firm BitGo

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 15. 11:10

Galaxy Digital Ends Plan to Acquire Crypto Custody Firm BitGo The $1.2 billion acquisition was announced May 2021 and was expected to close by the end of that year.

Galaxy Digital Abandons $1.2B Plan to Acquire Crypto Custody Firm BitGo

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 15. 11:10

Galaxy Digital Abandons $1.2B Plan to Acquire Crypto Custody Firm BitGo The $1.2 billion acquisition was announced May 2021 and was expected to close by the end of that year.

Crypto Exchange Binance Receives In-Principle Approval to Operate in Kazakhstan

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 15. 10:45

Crypto Exchange Binance Receives In-Principle Approval to Operate in Kazakhstan Binance has obtained preliminary approval from the Astana Financial Services Authority to operate a digital asset trading facility and provide custody in Kazakhstan.

Crypto Exchange Binance Receives Preliminary Approval to Operate in Kazakhstan

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 15. 10:45

Crypto Exchange Binance Receives Preliminary Approval to Operate in Kazakhstan Binance has obtained preliminary approval from the Astana Financial Services Authority to operate a digital asset trading facility and provide custody in Kazakhstan.

Revolut Receives Nod From Cyprus Regulator to Offer Crypto Services

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 15. 09:52

Revolut Receives Nod From Cyprus Regulator to Offer Crypto Services European digital bank Revolut has been granted authorization by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CYSEC) allowing it to offer crypto services across the European Economic Area (EEA).

Digital Bank Revolut Gets Approval to Offer Crypto Services Throughout Europe

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 15. 09:52

Digital Bank Revolut Gets Approval to Offer Crypto Services Throughout Europe European digital bank Revolut has been granted authorization by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CYSEC) allowing it to offer crypto services across the European Economic Area (EEA).

Gate.io's Hippo Financial Obtains Hong Kong Crypto Custody License

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 15. 08:58

Gate.io's Hippo Financial Obtains Hong Kong Crypto Custody License Gate.io group's Hippo Financial Services received a Trust or Company Service Provider license that means it can now provide virtual asset custodial services in Hong Kong.

Gate.io's Hippo Financial Services Obtains Hong Kong Crypto Custody License

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 15. 08:58

Gate.io's Hippo Financial Services Obtains Hong Kong Crypto Custody License Gate.io group's Hippo Financial Services received a Trust or Company Service Provider license that means it can now provide virtual asset custodial services in Hong Kong.

Acala’s Stablecoin Falls 99% After Hackers Issue 1.3B Tokens

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 15. 08:52

Acala’s Stablecoin Falls 99% After Hackers Issue 1.3B Tokens A bug in the protocol’s newly-deployed iBTC-aUSD liquidity pool left the door wide open for hackers to exploit.

DeFi Platform Acala’s Stablecoin Falls 99% After Hackers Issue 1.3B Tokens

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 15. 08:52

DeFi Platform Acala’s Stablecoin Falls 99% After Hackers Issue 1.3B Tokens A bug in the protocol’s newly-deployed iBTC-aUSD liquidity pool left the door wide open for hackers to exploit.

Zipmex Crypto Exchange Gets Over 3 Months Creditor Protection in Singapore: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 15. 08:34

Zipmex Crypto Exchange Gets Over 3 Months Creditor Protection in Singapore: Report Cryptocurrency exchange Zipmex has been granted creditor protection until December by Singapore's high court, according to a Bloomberg report.

Zipmex Crypto Exchange Gets Over 3 Months of Creditor Protection in Singapore: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 15. 08:34

Zipmex Crypto Exchange Gets Over 3 Months of Creditor Protection in Singapore: Report Cryptocurrency exchange Zipmex has been granted creditor protection until December by Singapore's high court, according to a Bloomberg report.

Shiba Inu, Dogecoin Jump as Risk-On Behaviour Returns to Crypto Markets

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 15. 07:50

Shiba Inu, Dogecoin Jump as Risk-On Behaviour Returns to Crypto Markets Futures tracking the two tokens saw over $25 million in liquidations in the past 24 hours.

Shiba Inu, Dogecoin Jump as Risk-On Behavior Returns to Crypto Markets

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 15. 07:50

Shiba Inu, Dogecoin Jump as Risk-On Behavior Returns to Crypto Markets Futures tracking the two tokens saw over $25 million in liquidations in the past 24 hours.

Acala’s Stablecoin Falls 99 Percent After Hackers Issue 1.3 Billion Tokens

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 15. 02:38

Acala’s Stablecoin Falls 99 Percent After Hackers Issue 1.3 Billion Tokens A bug in the protocol’s newly-deployed iBTC-aUSD liquidity pool left the door wide open for hackers to exploit.

Acala’s Stablecoin Falls 99% After Hackers Issue 1.3 Billion Tokens

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 15. 02:38

Acala’s Stablecoin Falls 99% After Hackers Issue 1.3 Billion Tokens A bug in the protocol’s newly-deployed iBTC-aUSD liquidity pool left the door wide open for hackers to exploit.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Tests $25K Before Retreating; Korea Play-to-Earn Ban Unlikely to End Soon

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 15. 01:14

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Tests $25K Before Retreating; Korea Play-to-Earn Ban Unlikely to End Soon The Korean government has yet to show any sign of wanting to change current laws, said attendees at Korea Blockchain Week.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Tests $25K Before Retreating; S. Korea Play-to-Earn Ban Unlikely to End Soon

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 15. 01:14

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Tests $25K Before Retreating; S. Korea Play-to-Earn Ban Unlikely to End Soon The Korean government has yet to show any sign of wanting to change current laws, said attendees at Korea Blockchain Week.

The Investor’s Definitive Guide to Proof-of-Work and Proof-of-Stake (Abridged)

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 14. 14:50

The Investor’s Definitive Guide to Proof-of-Work and Proof-of-Stake (Abridged) Ethereum is moving from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake soon. In this guide, we first defend PoW (in the context of Bitcoin); second, defend PoS (in the context of Ethereum); and third, outline (some of) the trade-offs.

Monero’s Privacy-Focused Crypto Protocol Upgrade is Now Live

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 13. 19:06

Monero’s Privacy-Focused Crypto Protocol Upgrade is Now Live The upgrade to Monero's protocol, a collaborative effort involving 71 developers, has been successfully implemented.

Institutional Investors Are Increasingly Using Crypto Options Trading to Hedge Their Bets in Bear Market

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 13. 14:00

Institutional Investors Are Increasingly Using Crypto Options Trading to Hedge Their Bets in Bear Market Options trading volume has risen on crypto exchanges, and even miners are using options strategies to muddle through the current, uncertain environment.

Privacy Protocol Monero Is Getting a Major Upgrade

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 12. 21:46

Privacy Protocol Monero Is Getting a Major Upgrade The privacy-focused network is gearing up for a hard fork that has been in the works for months.

Crypto Privacy Protocol Monero Is Getting a Major Upgrade

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 12. 21:46

Crypto Privacy Protocol Monero Is Getting a Major Upgrade The privacy-focused network is gearing up for a hard fork that has been in the works for months.

Blockchain Firm Skynet Labs Shutters After Failing to Get New Funding

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 12. 21:43

Blockchain Firm Skynet Labs Shutters After Failing to Get New Funding Skynet Labs was formed to promote decentralized internet platform Skynet.

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Price Finishes Higher for Third Consecutive Week

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 12. 21:07

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Price Finishes Higher for Third Consecutive Week The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization has responded favorably to improved economic indicators.

What Bear Market? Canada’s Largest Blockchain Conference Beamed With Bullish Energy

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 12. 19:50

What Bear Market? Canada’s Largest Blockchain Conference Beamed With Bullish Energy The main takeaway was that spirits are high despite the crypto winter, and that there is a lot to look forward to in the blockchain space.

CFTC Accuses Ohio Man of Running $12M Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 12. 17:28

CFTC Accuses Ohio Man of Running $12M Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme The U.S. markets regulator filed a cease-and-desist order in a district court against Rathnakishore Giri and his companies over allegations of scamming investors interested in digital assets.

Issues Crypto Should Watch For in the Tornado Cash Sanctions

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 12. 17:00

Issues Crypto Should Watch For in the Tornado Cash Sanctions What a week huh? Tornado Cash got sanctioned, hedge funds might soon have to report their crypto holdings and we haven’t even had a chance to look at the latest push to give the CFTC spot market oversight.

Let Ugly Ducklings Grow: Why Crypto Needs a Safe Harbor

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 12. 15:40

Let Ugly Ducklings Grow: Why Crypto Needs a Safe Harbor Too much much regulation may hinder the development of viable decentralized models.

Hedge Fund Point72’s Steve Cohen Plans Crypto Asset Manager: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 12. 15:27

Hedge Fund Point72’s Steve Cohen Plans Crypto Asset Manager: Report The new vehicle from the hedge fund billionaire would trade spot cryptocurrencies and crypto derivatives.

Crypto Mining Hosting Firm Applied Blockchain Adds $15M Loan to Pay Off Debt, Fund Growth

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 12. 14:18

Crypto Mining Hosting Firm Applied Blockchain Adds $15M Loan to Pay Off Debt, Fund Growth The firm's North Dakota site was knocked offline in July due to an equipment failure in the substation feeding it power.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Slips at End of Strong Week, Huobi Founder in Talks to Sell Majority Stake

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 12. 14:08

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Slips at End of Strong Week, Huobi Founder in Talks to Sell Majority Stake The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 12, 2022.

A Crypto Bro Walked Into a Wall Street Bar, And It Went Just Fine

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 12. 14:01

A Crypto Bro Walked Into a Wall Street Bar, And It Went Just Fine What did NYSE badges and FTX hats have in common? A shared interest in the institutional adoption of crypto, extending far beyond the Wall Street bar.

Buenos Aires implementará nodos validadores de Ethereum en 2023

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 12. 13:57

Buenos Aires implementará nodos validadores de Ethereum en 2023 La iniciativa tiene como objetivo investigar y desarrollar una regulación adaptativa para el ecosistema cripto, dijo el gobierno.

Bitcoin $24K Breakout Elusive as Treasury Yields Balk at Peak Inflation Narrative

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 12. 12:42

Bitcoin $24K Breakout Elusive as Treasury Yields Balk at Peak Inflation Narrative Traders of risk assets, including bitcoin, might be wrong to conclude that inflation in the U.S. has peaked. At least that's what bond market activity is suggesting.

Tornado Cash's Discord Appears to go Dark

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 12. 12:16

Tornado Cash's Discord Appears to go Dark The crypto mixer's website appears to be offline for some users, as well.

Indian Authorities Freeze Nearly $46M Assets of Troubled Crypto Lender Vauld: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 12. 10:47

Indian Authorities Freeze Nearly $46M Assets of Troubled Crypto Lender Vauld: Report Nearly $50 million worth has been frozen by authorities at the troubled crypto exchange, media reports say

Indian Authorities Freeze Nearly $46M in Assets of Crypto Lender Vauld

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 12. 10:47

Indian Authorities Freeze Nearly $46M in Assets of Crypto Lender Vauld Nearly $50 million worth has been frozen by authorities at the troubled crypto exchange, media reports say

UK Asset Manager Abrdn Becomes Digital Exchange Archax's Largest External Shareholder

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 12. 10:26

UK Asset Manager Abrdn Becomes Digital Exchange Archax's Largest External Shareholder Asset manager abrdn has taken a stake in Archax, the first digital securities exchange to be regulated in the U.K., becoming the company's largest external shareholder.

Abrdn Buys Stake in Digital Exchange Archax

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 12. 10:26

Abrdn Buys Stake in Digital Exchange Archax Asset manager abrdn has taken a stake in Archax, the first digital securities exchange to be regulated in the U.K., becoming the company's largest external shareholder.

Netherlands Arrests Suspected Tornado Cash Developer

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 12. 10:10

Netherlands Arrests Suspected Tornado Cash Developer A 29-year-old developer, suspected of being involved in the sanctioned Tornado Cash protocol, has been arrested in Amsterdam on Friday.

Netherlands Arrests Suspected Developer of Sanctioned Crypto-Mixing Service Tornado Cash

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 12. 10:10

Netherlands Arrests Suspected Developer of Sanctioned Crypto-Mixing Service Tornado Cash A 29-year-old developer suspected of being involved in the sanctioned Tornado Cash protocol was arrested in Amsterdam on Friday.

Crypto Derivative Trading Volume Rose for First Time in 4 Months as Market Rallied in July

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 12. 08:27

Crypto Derivative Trading Volume Rose for First Time in 4 Months as Market Rallied in July While leverage boosts returns, it exposes traders to forced liquidations, which inject volatility into the market.

Binance Recovers $450K Stolen From Curve.Finance

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 12. 07:04

Binance Recovers $450K Stolen From Curve.Finance The world's largest exchange is now working with law enforcement to return to stolen funds.

Crypto Exchange Binance Recovers $450K Stolen From DeFi Protocol Curve.Finance

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 12. 07:04

Crypto Exchange Binance Recovers $450K Stolen From DeFi Protocol Curve.Finance The world's largest exchange is now working with law enforcement to return the stolen funds.

Huobi Founder in Talks to Sell Majority Stake at $3B Valuation: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 12. 06:25

Huobi Founder in Talks to Sell Majority Stake at $3B Valuation: Report The deal could be one of the biggest ever in the crypto industry.

Crypto Entrepreneurs Bankman-Fried, Sun in Talks to Buy Majority of Huobi Global Exchange: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 12. 06:25

Crypto Entrepreneurs Bankman-Fried, Sun in Talks to Buy Majority of Huobi Global Exchange: Report The deal could be one of the biggest ever in the crypto industry.

First Mover Asia: Solana Market Shrugs Off TVL Fakery With Price Rebound; Ether Climbs on Merge Anticipation

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 12. 00:30

First Mover Asia: Solana Market Shrugs Off TVL Fakery With Price Rebound; Ether Climbs on Merge Anticipation The SOL token has climbed over the past week, despite a scheme that artificially boosted the value of Saber and the Solana blockchain.

Coinbase Outlook 'Negative,' Credit Ratings Agency S&P Global Says

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 11. 23:45

Coinbase Outlook 'Negative,' Credit Ratings Agency S&P Global Says S&P Global dropped the crypto exchange giant's rating to BB from BB+, citing weak earnings and stiff competition.

Coinbase's Credit Rating Gets Cut by S&P, Which Warns Crypto Winter Might Prompt More Reductions

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 11. 23:45

Coinbase's Credit Rating Gets Cut by S&P, Which Warns Crypto Winter Might Prompt More Reductions S&P Global dropped the crypto exchange giant's rating to BB from BB+, citing weak earnings and stiff competition.

Pudgy Penguins NFT Prices Surge After Creator Unveils IRL Toys

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 11. 22:05

Pudgy Penguins NFT Prices Surge After Creator Unveils IRL Toys Selected penguins from the long-standing collection are being turned into physical toys, causing the project’s floor to rise and sales to pump.

Snapple Created a Bodega in the Metaverse

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 11. 21:50

Snapple Created a Bodega in the Metaverse The virtual installation in Decentraland comes with big savings (as much as $1.39) to visitors who complete its scavenger hunt and register their Paypal wallets.

Rune Christensen Details How MakerDAO Is Navigating Tornado Cash Sanctions

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 11. 21:35

Rune Christensen Details How MakerDAO Is Navigating Tornado Cash Sanctions Rune Christensen, founder of MakerDAO, joined CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” to discuss the risks for DeFi, its DAI stablecoin and what implications sanctioning coin mixer Tornado Cash could mean for the industry.

Buenos Aires to Deploy Ethereum Validator Nodes in 2023

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 11. 21:31

Buenos Aires to Deploy Ethereum Validator Nodes in 2023 The initiative aims to research and develop adaptive regulation for the crypto ecosystem, the government said.

Bitcoin Miner Core Scientific Sticks With Its Year-end Hashrate Projection

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 11. 20:49

Bitcoin Miner Core Scientific Sticks With Its Year-end Hashrate Projection The miner’s second quarter revenue almost doubled compared to last year.

Crypto Miner Core Scientific Cuts 10% of Staff, Keeps Hashrate Projection

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 11. 20:49

Crypto Miner Core Scientific Cuts 10% of Staff, Keeps Hashrate Projection The miner’s second quarter revenue almost doubled compared to last year.

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Price Rises but Ether Outpaces as Merge Nears

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 11. 20:46

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Price Rises but Ether Outpaces as Merge Nears Ether’s price has been accelerating at a faster pace than bitcoin’s.

How DeFi Can Deliver Value for Artists and Musicians

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 11. 19:56

How DeFi Can Deliver Value for Artists and Musicians Decentralized finance isn't just the future of money.

Web2 Delenda Est, You Say?

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 11. 18:37

Web2 Delenda Est, You Say? Is censorship-resistance enough?

Web2 'Delenda Est,' You Say?

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 11. 18:37

Web2 'Delenda Est,' You Say? Is censorship-resistance enough?

‘Hey, Look, It’s a Monkey!’ Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin Pokes Fun at Ape NFTs, Expresses Optimism About the Merge

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 11. 15:50

‘Hey, Look, It’s a Monkey!’ Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin Pokes Fun at Ape NFTs, Expresses Optimism About the Merge The co-founder of Ethereum spoke as ETH, the network’s native coin, reached the highest levels since June as the Merge passed a test

US Regulators Consider Asking Large Hedge Funds to Disclose Crypto Exposure

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 11. 15:43

US Regulators Consider Asking Large Hedge Funds to Disclose Crypto Exposure The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) voted to extend reporting requirements for large hedge funds to include cryptocurrency.

Ethereum’s Merge Now Has Tentative September Dates

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 11. 15:38

Ethereum’s Merge Now Has Tentative September Dates Ethereum developers discussed some potential dates in September for the Merge. Also: the Goerli testnet merge post-mortem.

Energy Web Token Jumps 25% After BlackRock Gives Decarbonization Project a Shoutout

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 11. 15:03

Energy Web Token Jumps 25% After BlackRock Gives Decarbonization Project a Shoutout The low cap alt coin rallied after Energy Web appeared in a BlackRock press release.

First Mover Americas: Ether Leads Crypto Markets Higher After Final Merge Test Goes Live

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 11. 14:30

First Mover Americas: Ether Leads Crypto Markets Higher After Final Merge Test Goes Live The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 11, 2022.

Ether supera los $1.9K mientras Ethereum realiza el último ensayo de fusión

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 11. 14:16

Ether supera los $1.9K mientras Ethereum realiza el último ensayo de fusión El optimismo sobre el merge ha hecho que la criptomoneda suba 60% en cuatro semanas.

Polkadot Now Has a Decentralized Version of 'Wrapped' Bitcoin

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 11. 14:14

Polkadot Now Has a Decentralized Version of 'Wrapped' Bitcoin Interlay introduces a decentralized and trustless wrapped bitcoin bridge for DeFi users on Polkadot who are wary of third-party custodians and merchants.

Email Marketing Firm Mailchimp Suspends Several Crypto-Related Accounts

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 11. 14:05

Email Marketing Firm Mailchimp Suspends Several Crypto-Related Accounts The suspension of crypto-related accounts appears to have been going on for several weeks.

BlackRock, Fresh off Coinbase Tie-Up, Offers Direct Bitcoin Exposure

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 11. 13:33

BlackRock, Fresh off Coinbase Tie-Up, Offers Direct Bitcoin Exposure The institutional investor-focused spot bitcoin private trust will track the price of the cryptocurrency.

Ban Banks From Holding Crypto, UN Development Body Says

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 11. 13:11

Ban Banks From Holding Crypto, UN Development Body Says UNCTAD recommends extra taxes on crypto transactions and ad restrictions to boost states' revenue and safeguard financial stability.

Maple, a DeFi Platform for Institutional Lending, Unveils New $30M Liquidity Pool

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 11. 13:04

Maple, a DeFi Platform for Institutional Lending, Unveils New $30M Liquidity Pool The new lending pool is backed by crypto-native investment firm Maven 11.

Maple Finance, a DeFi Platform for Institutional Lending, Unveils $40M Liquidity Pool

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 11. 13:04

Maple Finance, a DeFi Platform for Institutional Lending, Unveils $40M Liquidity Pool The new lending pool is backed by crypto-native investment firm Maven 11.

South Korea Arrests Three in Multi-Billion Dollar Crypto-Linked Probe: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 11. 12:51

South Korea Arrests Three in Multi-Billion Dollar Crypto-Linked Probe: Report Authorities are reportedly investigating $3.4 billion in "abnormal transactions" involving foreign exchange and crypto investments.

South Korea Arrests 3 in Multibillion-Dollar Crypto-Linked Probe: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 11. 12:51

South Korea Arrests 3 in Multibillion-Dollar Crypto-Linked Probe: Report Authorities are reportedly investigating $3.4 billion in "abnormal transactions" involving foreign exchange and crypto investments.

Crypto’s Downturn Makes Space for Education and Regulation

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 11. 12:50

Crypto’s Downturn Makes Space for Education and Regulation Investors can still become early adopters before crypto reaches full maturity.

Bitcoin Rallies to 2-Month High, What Next?

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 11. 12:23

Bitcoin Rallies to 2-Month High, What Next? The Fed pivot may be months away, experts said, warning of continued market volatility ahead.

Bitcoin Rallies to 2-Month High; What's Next?

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 11. 12:23

Bitcoin Rallies to 2-Month High; What's Next? The Fed pivot may be months away, experts said, warning of continued market volatility ahead.

Philippines Central Bank to Halt Applications for New Virtual Asset Firms for Three Years

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 11. 11:51

Philippines Central Bank to Halt Applications for New Virtual Asset Firms for Three Years The Philippines' central bank is closing its application window for new virtual asset services providers (VASP) licences for three years from Sept. 1.

Philippines Central Bank to Halt Applications for New Digital Asset Firms for 3 Years

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 11. 11:51

Philippines Central Bank to Halt Applications for New Digital Asset Firms for 3 Years The Philippines' central bank is closing its application window for new virtual asset services providers (VASP) licences for three years from Sept. 1.

Bakkt's Q2 Loss Narrows to $27.6M, Tones Down Yearly Guidance

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 11. 11:50

Bakkt's Q2 Loss Narrows to $27.6M, Tones Down Yearly Guidance The firm lowered its yearly net revenue guidance to $57 million- $62 million.

Digital Asset Platform Bakkt's Q2 Loss Narrows to $27.6M; Year Revenue Forecast Range Cut

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 11. 11:50

Digital Asset Platform Bakkt's Q2 Loss Narrows to $27.6M; Year Revenue Forecast Range Cut The firm lowered its yearly net revenue guidance to $57 million- $62 million.

Hut 8's Q2 Loss Widens to $69M, Continues to Hodl Bitcoin

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 11. 11:29

Hut 8's Q2 Loss Widens to $69M, Continues to Hodl Bitcoin The miner's earnings took a hit as it works to diversify towards high-performance computing.

Hut 8's Q2 Loss Widens to $69M, Continues to 'Hodl' Bitcoin

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 11. 11:29

Hut 8's Q2 Loss Widens to $69M, Continues to 'Hodl' Bitcoin The miner's earnings took a hit as it works to diversify towards high-performance computing.

JPMorgan: Ethereum Miners Face an Abrupt Change Following the Merge

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 11. 11:27

JPMorgan: Ethereum Miners Face an Abrupt Change Following the Merge Ethereum Classic miners are likely to be among the main beneficiaries of the shift to proof-of-stake validation as Ethereum miners look to offload their equipment.

South Korea's Financial Watchdog to Expedite New Crypto Rules: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 11. 10:55

South Korea's Financial Watchdog to Expedite New Crypto Rules: Report The head of the country's Financial Services Commission said 13 bills related to virtual assets are to be debated in parliament, a local news outlet reported.

India's ED Probes at Least 10 Crypto Exchanges on Money Laundering Allegations: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 11. 10:34

India's ED Probes at Least 10 Crypto Exchanges on Money Laundering Allegations: Report India's Enforcement Directorate estimates that the accused firms laundered more than Rs 1,000 crore or $130 million in the instant loan app case, according to the report.

India Regulator Probes at Least 10 Crypto Exchanges on Money Laundering Allegations: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 11. 10:34

India Regulator Probes at Least 10 Crypto Exchanges on Money Laundering Allegations: Report India's Enforcement Directorate estimates that the accused firms laundered more than Rs 1,000 crore or $130 million in the instant loan app case, according to the report.

Genesis Digital Locks In 708 MW of Energy for Bitcoin Mining

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 11. 10:00

Genesis Digital Locks In 708 MW of Energy for Bitcoin Mining The power capacity is spread across sites in west Texas, as well as North and South Carolina.

Crypto Exchange dYdX Blocked Accounts That Received Even Small Amounts From Tornado Cash

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 11. 09:37

Crypto Exchange dYdX Blocked Accounts That Received Even Small Amounts From Tornado Cash Cryptocurrency exchange dYdX said it blocked user accounts with an association with Tornado Cash, the crypto-mixing service recently sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury.

'Copycats' Stole $88M During Nomad Exploit by Copying Attacker's Code: Coinbase

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 11. 08:45

'Copycats' Stole $88M During Nomad Exploit by Copying Attacker's Code: Coinbase Over 88% of the addresses conducting the $190 million attack likely belonged to users copying a code that was initially used by Nomad’s exploiters.

Crypto Fund QCP Capital Says Options Trading Is Next Institutional Growth Driver

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 11. 08:17

Crypto Fund QCP Capital Says Options Trading Is Next Institutional Growth Driver Institutional investors are much more likely to partake in options trading than other crypto-centric niches, founder Darius Sit said at an event in Seoul.

Ether Tops $1.9K as Ethereum Runs Final 'Merge' Rehearsal

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 11. 06:59

Ether Tops $1.9K as Ethereum Runs Final 'Merge' Rehearsal The merge optimism has seen ether rally 60% in four weeks.

Ethereum’s Third and Final Testnet Merge Goes Live on Goerli

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 11. 01:48

Ethereum’s Third and Final Testnet Merge Goes Live on Goerli Ethereum’s mainnet Merge with the proof-of-stake Beacon Chain should happen sometime next month.

California Man Must Pay $61K in Restitution for SIM Swap Scam That Stole One Victim's Crypto

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 11. 01:05

California Man Must Pay $61K in Restitution for SIM Swap Scam That Stole One Victim's Crypto The swindle defrauded Apple and targeted at least 40 people.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Soars Past $24K on Favorable CPI; Governments Focus Too Much on Crypto’s Economic Importance, Australia Academics Argue

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 10. 23:05

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Soars Past $24K on Favorable CPI; Governments Focus Too Much on Crypto’s Economic Importance, Australia Academics Argue  Professors from The University of Sydney say that as governments consider different initiatives, they are overlooking crypto’s social and cultural significance; bitcoin and other cryptos rise.

After Brutal Q2, Coinbase Needs to ‘Get Smart’ About Revenue Streams: Analyst Says

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 10. 21:52

After Brutal Q2, Coinbase Needs to ‘Get Smart’ About Revenue Streams: Analyst Says Michael Safai, managing partner at Dexterity Capital, joined CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” to discuss Coinbase's second-quarter earnings and the outlook for the crypto exchange.

Corn Farmers Hedge Their Crops With Futures. This Solana DEX Wants Vaildators to Follow Suit

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 10. 21:34

Corn Farmers Hedge Their Crops With Futures. This Solana DEX Wants Vaildators to Follow Suit Solana futures exchange Cypher protocol is building a tool for validators to hedge against the volatility of token payouts.

Crypto Exchange Bitfinex May Be Facing Criminal Investigation in US

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 10. 21:23

Crypto Exchange Bitfinex May Be Facing Criminal Investigation in US The exchange’s sister company has been hit with several investigations over who uses its platform and the state of its reserves.

Coinbase Faces SEC Probe Over Crypto Yield, Staking Products

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 10. 21:12

Coinbase Faces SEC Probe Over Crypto Yield, Staking Products The crypto exchange disclosed it received an "investigative subpoena" from U.S. securities regulators.

Coinbase Exchange Faces SEC Probe Over Crypto Yield, Staking Products

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 10. 21:12

Coinbase Exchange Faces SEC Probe Over Crypto Yield, Staking Products The crypto exchange disclosed it received an "investigative subpoena" from U.S. securities regulators.

Bye-bye Brokers: EU Tries Stock Trading, the Web3 Way

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 10. 21:10

Bye-bye Brokers: EU Tries Stock Trading, the Web3 Way A new European trial of blockchain-based securities trading is a “very good thing” for crypto fans, CoinDesk was told – but some worry it’s overcautious and rigid.

Market Wrap: US Inflation Slows, Crypto Markets Accelerate

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 10. 20:50

Market Wrap: US Inflation Slows, Crypto Markets Accelerate BTC jumps sharply on CPI news before moderating.

Ethereum’s Move From Proof-of-Work Essential for the Network, Crypto Exec Says

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 10. 20:25

Ethereum’s Move From Proof-of-Work Essential for the Network, Crypto Exec Says Brian Norton, chief operations officer of MyEtherWallet, joined CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover,” to discuss the blockchain’s upcoming software update.

Table Tennis Goes Crypto with Plans for NFT, Web3 Crossovers

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 10. 20:03

Table Tennis Goes Crypto with Plans for NFT, Web3 Crossovers The governing body that oversees table tennis is working with crypto startup NFT Tech to create new fan experiences.

Vinteum, un centro de investigación y desarrollo de Bitcoin, abrió sus puertas en Brasil

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 10. 19:51

Vinteum, un centro de investigación y desarrollo de Bitcoin, abrió sus puertas en Brasil El lanzamiento de la organización sin fines de lucro tiene como objetivo apoyar a los desarrolladores en América Latina.

What Happens When You Try to Sanction a Protocol Like Tornado Cash

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 10. 19:48

What Happens When You Try to Sanction a Protocol Like Tornado Cash Blacklists, contingency plans and calls to decentralize follow in the wake of the U.S. government’s unprecedented move to criminalize a smart contract.

What’s at Stake: Will the Merge Turn Ether Into a Security?

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 10. 19:12

What’s at Stake: Will the Merge Turn Ether Into a Security? A Georgetown Law professor sounds an alarm on how proof-of-stake makes it easier for ether to meet the Howey Test.

Bitcoin R&D Center Vinteum Launches in Brazil

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 10. 17:23

Bitcoin R&D Center Vinteum Launches in Brazil The launch of the non-profit aims to support Bitcoin developers in Brazil and Latin America.

US Senators Warren, Sanders Ask Key Bank Regulator to Rescind Crypto Guidance

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 10. 17:19

US Senators Warren, Sanders Ask Key Bank Regulator to Rescind Crypto Guidance U.S Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Richard Durbin (D-Ill.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) asked the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to rescind interpretative letters allowing banks to engage in crypto activities, and explain how involved banks are becoming in crypto.

NEAR Crypto Token Pumps After Coinbase Adds It to Listing Roadmap

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 10. 16:59

NEAR Crypto Token Pumps After Coinbase Adds It to Listing Roadmap The blockchain network’s native token jumped 12% after Coinbase’s announcement.

NFT Collections Will Be Regulated Like Cryptocurrencies Under EU’s MiCA Law, Official Says

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 10. 16:25

NFT Collections Will Be Regulated Like Cryptocurrencies Under EU’s MiCA Law, Official Says In practice a carveout for the ownership tokens may prove narrow, meaning issuers still have to publish lengthy investor white papers.

Ripple Labs Weighs Buying Crypto Lender Celsius’ Assets: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 10. 16:12

Ripple Labs Weighs Buying Crypto Lender Celsius’ Assets: Report Key XRP backer Ripple Labs says it is interested in purchasing the assets of bankrupt crypto lender Celsius Network.

Crypto Trading Platform Hotbit Suspends Service Amid Criminal Investigation Into Former Employee

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 10. 15:48

Crypto Trading Platform Hotbit  Suspends Service Amid Criminal Investigation Into Former Employee Hotbit suspended crypto trading, deposits and withdrawals due to a criminal investigation into a former employee that led law-enforcement authorities to freeze some of the firm's funds.

Crypto Payments Implicated in Alleged Bolton Assassination Plot, US DOJ Says

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 10. 15:41

Crypto Payments Implicated in Alleged Bolton Assassination Plot, US DOJ Says A member of the Iranian armed forces planned retribution against the National Security Advisor in a scheme involving virtual wallets, court documents claim

Tornado Cash Ban May Not Stop Bad Actors but Could Put a Dent in Their Efforts, Former DEA Agent Says

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 10. 15:07

Tornado Cash Ban May Not Stop Bad Actors but Could Put a Dent in Their Efforts, Former DEA Agent Says William Callahan joined CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” to discuss the Treasury Department’s sanctioning of the mixing service.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Jumps After Core CPI for July Comes In Lower Than Expected

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 10. 14:25

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Jumps After Core CPI for July Comes In Lower Than Expected The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 10, 2022.

La inflación interanual en EE. UU. se desacelera a 8,5% en julio y bitcoin sube

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 10. 14:07

La inflación interanual en EE. UU. se desacelera a 8,5% en julio y bitcoin sube Los mercados cripto respondieron positivamente tras la ralentización de la inflación, eliminando algo de presión de la Reserva Federal a la hora de continuar con el aumento agresivo de las tasas de interés.

Crypto Exchange Coinbase Stock Is Not Out of the Woods as Market Uncertainty Hovers

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 10. 13:42

Crypto Exchange Coinbase Stock Is Not Out of the Woods as Market Uncertainty Hovers Wall Street lacks conviction on whether or not Q2 was the bottom for Coinbase.

Crypto-Exchange Coinbase Stock Is Not Out of the Woods as Market Uncertainty Hovers

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 10. 13:42

Crypto-Exchange Coinbase Stock Is Not Out of the Woods as Market Uncertainty Hovers Wall Street lacks conviction on whether or not Q2 was the bottom for Coinbase.

Blockchain Payments Platform Ansible Labs, Founded by Visa Alums, Raises $7M

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 10. 13:20

Blockchain Payments Platform Ansible Labs, Founded by Visa Alums, Raises $7M The startup is building a bank-grade off-ramp for Web3 transactions.

Blockchain Payments Platform Ansible Labs Raises $7M in Seed Funding Round

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 10. 13:20

Blockchain Payments Platform Ansible Labs Raises $7M in Seed Funding Round The startup is building a bank-grade off-ramp for Web3 transactions.

DEX Protocol Injective Raises $40M From Jump Crypto, Brevan Howard Unit

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 10. 13:00

DEX Protocol Injective Raises $40M From Jump Crypto, Brevan Howard Unit Injective will use the funds to boost the utility of the INJ Token.

Elliptic Introduces Product to Track Crypto Flows Across all Blockchains in Single Screening

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 10. 13:00

Elliptic Introduces Product to Track Crypto Flows Across all Blockchains in Single Screening The analytics firm says the offering can be a game changer in the fight against exploits on cross-chain bridges, which are used to funnel crypto between different blockchains.

U.S. Inflation Slowed to 8.5% in July, CPI Report Shows; Bitcoin Jumps

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 10. 12:48

U.S. Inflation Slowed to 8.5% in July, CPI Report Shows; Bitcoin Jumps Crypto markets responded positively after the slower-than-expected inflation reading, which takes some pressure of the Federal Reserve to continue to hike aggressively at the September meeting.

US Inflation Slowed to 8.5% in July, CPI Report Shows; Bitcoin Jumps

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 10. 12:48

US Inflation Slowed to 8.5% in July, CPI Report Shows; Bitcoin Jumps Crypto markets responded positively after the slower-than-expected inflation reading, which takes some pressure of the Federal Reserve to continue to hike aggressively at the September meeting.

EU Official Says Europe’s MiCA Bill Would Prevent ‘Schemes’ Like Terra From Happening

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 10. 12:47

EU Official Says Europe’s MiCA Bill Would Prevent ‘Schemes’ Like Terra From Happening SEOUL, South Korea – A European Union official told attendees at the Korea Blockchain Week conference in Seoul on Tuesday that the Terra collapse would have been impossible under the regulatory requirements laid out in the EU’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) bill.

EU Official Says Europe’s MiCA Bill Would Prevent Collapses Like Terra's

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 10. 12:47

EU Official Says Europe’s MiCA Bill Would Prevent Collapses Like Terra's SEOUL, South Korea – A European Union official told attendees at the Korea Blockchain Week conference in Seoul on Tuesday that the Terra collapse would have been impossible under the regulatory requirements laid out in the EU’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) bill.

Elliptic Says RenBridge Was Used to Launder $540M Illicit Funds

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 10. 12:41

Elliptic Says RenBridge Was Used to Launder $540M Illicit Funds Research from Elliptic show RenBridge

Elliptic Says RenBridge Was Used to Launder $540M of Illicit Crypto Funds

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 10. 12:41

Elliptic Says RenBridge Was Used to Launder $540M of Illicit Crypto Funds Research from Elliptic show RenBridge

Phantom Says Its Systems Were Not Compromised in $4M Hack

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 10. 12:22

Phantom Says Its Systems Were Not Compromised in $4M Hack Solana wallet provider Phantom said its systems were not compromised in the wallet exploit which saw hackers drain around $4 million.

Crypto Wallet Provider Phantom Says Its Systems Were Not Compromised in $4M Hack

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 10. 12:22

Crypto Wallet Provider Phantom Says Its Systems Were Not Compromised in $4M Hack Solana wallet provider Phantom said its systems were not compromised in the wallet exploit which saw hackers drain around $4 million.

South Korean Web 2 Metaverse Platform Zepeto Gets a Web3 Makeover

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 10. 11:53

South Korean Web 2 Metaverse Platform Zepeto Gets a Web3 Makeover The new platform, which is being built on the Solana blockchain, is a collaboration between Naver-owned Zepeto and Jump Crypto, the cryptocurrency arm of U.S.-based Jump Trading.

Cloning Tornado Cash Would Be Easy, But Risky

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 10. 11:20

Cloning Tornado Cash Would Be Easy, But Risky The sanctioned Ethereum mixer’s code is open source. Anyone can copy and run it. The hard part: winning user trust–and staying out of the U.S. government’s crosshairs.

Unstoppable Finance Raises $12.8M to Build DeFi Wallet

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 10. 09:59

Unstoppable Finance Raises $12.8M to Build DeFi Wallet German fintech firm Unstoppable Finance has raised 12.5 million euro ($12.8 million) to develop its decentralized finance (DeFi) wallet "Ultimate".

BofA: Coinbase Is Well Positioned to Take Market Share During This Crypto Winter

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 10. 09:56

BofA: Coinbase Is Well Positioned to Take Market Share During This Crypto Winter JPMorgan is less optimistic than Bank of America about the company in the near term.

BofA: Coinbase Exchange Is Well Positioned to Take Market Share During This Crypto Winter

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 10. 09:56

BofA: Coinbase Exchange Is Well Positioned to Take Market Share During This Crypto Winter JPMorgan is less optimistic than Bank of America about the company in the near term.

More Than $600K Vanishes From DeFi Project Blur Finance as Developers Disappear

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 10. 09:39

More Than $600K Vanishes From DeFi Project Blur Finance as Developers Disappear Twitter and Discord links for the project were not working at press time.

Over $600K Vanishes From DeFi Project Blur Finance; Developers Disappear

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 10. 09:39

Over $600K Vanishes From DeFi Project Blur Finance; Developers Disappear Twitter and Discord links for the project were not working at press time.

CoinFLEX Files For Restructuring in Seychelles

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 10. 08:26

CoinFLEX Files For Restructuring in Seychelles Crypto futures exchange CoinFLEX has filed for restructuring in Seychelles as part of its plans to improve its financial situation.

Crypto Futures Exchange CoinFLEX Files for Restructuring in Seychelles

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 10. 08:26

Crypto Futures Exchange CoinFLEX Files for Restructuring in Seychelles Crypto futures exchange CoinFLEX has filed for restructuring in Seychelles as part of its plans to improve its financial situation.

At ETHSeoul, Ethereum Developers Turn Attention to Privacy and Users

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 10. 05:35

At ETHSeoul, Ethereum Developers Turn Attention to Privacy and Users Real-life use cases, privacy and making blockchain applications more accessible for retail users dominated the conversations at Ethereum’s developer event in Seoul attended by CoinDesk.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Snaps Its 4-Day Rally Tuesday; Troubles in Cryptoland? Not at Korea's Muted Mega-Blockchain Week

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 09. 23:37

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Snaps Its 4-Day Rally Tuesday; Troubles in Cryptoland? Not at Korea's Muted Mega-Blockchain Week The Seoul-based event offered a welcome return to in-person interaction but failed to tackle the industry's most burning themes or challenge its panelists.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Snaps Its 4-Day Rally Tuesday; Troubles in Cryptoland? Not at South Korea's Muted Mega-Blockchain Week

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 09. 23:37

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Snaps Its 4-Day Rally Tuesday; Troubles in Cryptoland? Not at South Korea's Muted Mega-Blockchain Week The Seoul-based event offered a welcome return to in-person interaction but failed to tackle the industry's most burning themes or challenge its panelists.

Bitcoin Miner Riot Blockchain Delays Earnings Report to Sort Out How Much Crypto Rout Devalued Its Assets

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 09. 22:13

Bitcoin Miner Riot Blockchain Delays Earnings Report to Sort Out How Much Crypto Rout Devalued Its Assets The miner said that macroeconomic factors have complicated its accounting more than expected.

What the Tornado Cash Sanction Means for Privacy Coins

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 09. 21:58

What the Tornado Cash Sanction Means for Privacy Coins The U.S. government’s sanction of a key Ethereum application shows the need for privacy tools in crypto, a privacy advocate says.

DeFi Protocol Curve.Finance Hacked; $570K Stolen

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 09. 21:39

DeFi Protocol Curve.Finance Hacked; $570K Stolen Users have been advised not to use curve.fi and curve.exchange until the source of the hack is located.

DeFi Protocol Curve.Finance Gets Hacked and $570K Is Stolen

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 09. 21:39

DeFi Protocol Curve.Finance Gets Hacked and $570K Is Stolen Users have been advised not to use curve.fi and curve.exchange until the source of the hack is located.

CleanSpark Raises Year-End Hashrate Guidance, Sets 2023 Outlook

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 09. 21:10

CleanSpark Raises Year-End Hashrate Guidance, Sets 2023 Outlook The miner noted a $29.3 million loss for the fiscal quarter, driven by the reclassification of its energy assets.

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Prices Pull Back Ahead of US Inflation Report

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 09. 20:34

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Prices Pull Back Ahead of US Inflation Report Global markets are awaiting the data release scheduled for Wednesday. |

Coinbase Shares Drop as Crypto Winter Takes Toll on Exchange's Trading Volume

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 09. 20:32

Coinbase Shares Drop as Crypto Winter Takes Toll on Exchange's Trading Volume Crypto exchange Coinbase faced earnings headwinds as the market rout and lessened trading activity took its toll.

Usuario cripto anónimo molesta a celebridades enviando ETH desde Tornado Cash

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 09. 19:54

Usuario cripto anónimo molesta a celebridades enviando ETH desde Tornado Cash Pequeñas cantidades de ether fueron enviadas desde una dirección sancionada a celebridades y figuras cripto prominentes el martes.

MicroStrategy Explored Options From Art to Real Estate Before Bitcoin Buys, New CEO Says

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 09. 19:45

MicroStrategy Explored Options From Art to Real Estate Before Bitcoin Buys, New CEO Says MicroStrategy's new CEO said Tuesday that owning bitcoin was the best treasury strategy for the company.

Dormant Wallet Linked to Alex Mashinsky Used to Cash In on CEL Token Surge

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 09. 19:33

Dormant Wallet Linked to Alex Mashinsky Used to Cash In on CEL Token Surge The address attributed to the Celsius founder by Nansen and Arkham sold CEL tokens for the first time since Celsius froze withdrawals.

Celsius CEO Cashed in After Bankrupt Crypto Lender's Token Surged

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 09. 19:33

Celsius CEO Cashed in After Bankrupt Crypto Lender's Token Surged The address attributed to the Celsius founder by Nansen and Arkham sold CEL tokens for the first time since Celsius froze withdrawals.

Mercado Libre to Expand Crypto Trading Across Latin America

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 09. 19:09

Mercado Libre to Expand Crypto Trading Across Latin America The company’s Mercado Pago digital wallet began allowing crypto buys and sells in Brazil in December, reaching 1 million users shortly thereafter.

Coinbase Executives Mislead Shareholders About Public Listing, New Lawsuit Alleges

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 09. 18:23

Coinbase Executives Mislead Shareholders About Public Listing, New Lawsuit Alleges A Coinbase shareholder is seeking damages from nine company executives and board members on behalf of the firm.

Coinbase Executives Misled Shareholders About Public Listing, New Lawsuit Alleges

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 09. 18:23

Coinbase Executives Misled Shareholders About Public Listing, New Lawsuit Alleges A Coinbase shareholder is seeking damages from nine company executives and board members on behalf of the firm.

As Government Takes on the Tornado Mixer, It May Reap a Whirlwind

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 09. 18:23

As Government Takes on the Tornado Mixer, It May Reap a Whirlwind Tornado Cash isn’t a company, a service or a person – it’s a series of words, and likely protected by the U.S. First Amendment.

Bain Capital Leads $12M Round for Scalable Blockchain Developer RISC Zero

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 09. 18:12

Bain Capital Leads $12M Round for Scalable Blockchain Developer RISC Zero The startup uses zero-knowledge proofs to create a developer-friendly blockchain.

Morgan Stanley’s New PAVA Indicator Divides ETH Users Into ‘Believers’ and ‘Speculators’

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 09. 18:00

Morgan Stanley’s New PAVA Indicator Divides ETH Users Into ‘Believers’ and ‘Speculators’ The indicator monitors the extent ETH’s pricing is driven by blockchain network usage versus speculative activity.

Canadian Regulators Probing Crypto Lender Celsius Network Alongside US: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 09. 17:31

Canadian Regulators Probing Crypto Lender Celsius Network Alongside US: Report Canada's provincial securities regulators are investigating how Celsius' implosion is impacting investors in North America.

A Growing Metaverse Poses Systemic Risks Regulators Need to Recognize, BOE Researchers Say

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 09. 17:06

A Growing Metaverse Poses Systemic Risks Regulators Need to Recognize, BOE Researchers Say If the metaverse grows, households might rely more on crypto and banks and financial institutions might have greater exposure, Bank of England researchers said.

German Crypto Exchange Nuri Files for Insolvency

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 09. 16:25

German Crypto Exchange Nuri Files for Insolvency Cryptocurrency exchange Nuri has filed for insolvency in a Berlin court.

Greylock, Pantera Led $18M Round for NFT Infrastructure Provider Pinata

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 09. 15:50

Greylock, Pantera Led $18M Round for NFT Infrastructure Provider Pinata Silicon Valley investment giant Greylock also backed Pinata’s $3.5 million seed round last year.

Someone Is Trolling Celebs by Sending ETH From Tornado Cash

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 09. 15:16

Someone Is Trolling Celebs by Sending ETH From Tornado Cash An anonymous crypto user sent small amounts of ether from a sanctioned Tornado Cash address to celebrities and prominent crypto figures on Tuesday.

Andreessen Horowitz Leads $20M Funding Round for CreatorDAO

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 09. 15:16

Andreessen Horowitz Leads $20M Funding Round for CreatorDAO Paris Hilton also backed the decentralized autonomous organization providing capital and operational support for creators.

Compañía de energía renovable capta $4.3M para convertir un vertedero de metano en bitcoin

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 09. 14:45

Compañía de energía renovable capta $4.3M para convertir un vertedero de metano en bitcoin La primera ronda para levantar capital fue liderada por Polychain Capital

Inflation Probably Slowed in July CPI Report, But Not Enough to Trigger Crypto Bull Run

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 09. 14:40

Inflation Probably Slowed in July CPI Report, But Not Enough to Trigger Crypto Bull Run "The bottom line is that we still see upside risks to inflation and policy pricing over the next few months," said economists for the Wall Street firm Goldman Sachs. Fed rate hikes have roiled crypto markets this year.

Inflation Probably Slowed in July, But Not Enough to Trigger Crypto Bull Run

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 09. 14:40

Inflation Probably Slowed in July, But Not Enough to Trigger Crypto Bull Run "The bottom line is that we still see upside risks to inflation and policy pricing over the next few months," said economists for the Wall Street firm Goldman Sachs. Fed rate hikes have roiled crypto markets this year.

Inflation Probably Slowed in July, but Not by Enough to Trigger Crypto Bull Run

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 09. 14:40

Inflation Probably Slowed in July, but Not by Enough to Trigger Crypto Bull Run "The bottom line is that we still see upside risks to inflation and policy pricing over the next few months," said economists for the Wall Street firm Goldman Sachs. Fed rate hikes have roiled crypto markets this year.

Cipher Mining Lowers Per-Terahash Cost of Mining Rigs Even as Quarterly Loss Widens

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 09. 14:22

Cipher Mining Lowers Per-Terahash Cost of Mining Rigs Even as Quarterly Loss Widens The miner expects to deploy 6.9 EH/s by early 2023.

Cipher Mining Lowers Per-Terahash Cost of Crypto Mining Rigs Even as Quarterly Loss Widens

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 09. 14:22

Cipher Mining Lowers Per-Terahash Cost of Crypto Mining Rigs Even as Quarterly Loss Widens The miner expects to deploy 6.9 EH/s by early 2023.

First Mover Americas: As Bitcoin and Ether Slide, Investors Bet on Ethereum Fork

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 09. 14:18

First Mover Americas: As Bitcoin and Ether Slide, Investors Bet on Ethereum Fork The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 9, 2022.

Reddit Expands Community Points Offering With FTX Pay Integration

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 09. 14:07

Reddit Expands Community Points Offering With FTX Pay Integration Social media website Reddit has integrated with FTX Pay to enhance its community points offering.

Crypto Intelligence Platform Messari Plans to Raise $35M at $300M Valuation: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 09. 13:11

Crypto Intelligence Platform Messari Plans to Raise $35M at $300M Valuation: Report Messari raised $21 million last year in a round led by Steve Cohen's Point72 Ventures.

Understanding the Currency Sector in CoinDesk Indices DACS

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 09. 13:02

Understanding the Currency Sector in CoinDesk Indices DACS The Currency Sector is the largest Sector in CoinDesk Indices' DACS. It has the largest number of digital assets among the six sectors that make up DACS.

Blockchain Analytics Platform Merkle Science Raises $19M to Take on Bridge Exploits

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 09. 13:00

Blockchain Analytics Platform Merkle Science Raises $19M to Take on Bridge Exploits The threat detection company added funding to its Series A round, which now totals more than $24 million.

Former Terra-Affiliated Project Kujira to Issue Stablecoin

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 09. 12:44

Former Terra-Affiliated Project Kujira to Issue Stablecoin The USK stablecoin is taking a cue from DAI and is set to maintain its price peg by a combination of overcollateralization of ATOM tokens and trading incentives.

Renewable Energy Company Closes $4.3M Capital Round to Convert Landfill Methane Into Bitcoin

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 09. 12:00

Renewable Energy Company Closes $4.3M Capital Round to Convert Landfill Methane Into Bitcoin Vespene Energy’s first funding round was led by Polychain Capital.

Nuvei Tempers Yearly Expectations Due to Crypto Volatility

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 09. 11:54

Nuvei Tempers Yearly Expectations Due to Crypto Volatility The payments technology firm has tempered its outlook for the remainder of 2022 after its Q2 revenue fell short of expectations, partly due to volatility in cryptocurrencies.

Binance CEO Hits Back at 'Weak' KYC Claims

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 09. 11:36

Binance CEO Hits Back at 'Weak' KYC Claims Binance has the most sophisticated KYC solution on the planet, CZ said.

Iran Places First Crypto-Funded Import Order, Worth $10M: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 09. 11:30

Iran Places First Crypto-Funded Import Order, Worth $10M: Report The order came after the government amended the country's digital assets laws to allow locally mined crypto to be used to pay for imports.

Zipmex to Restart Ether, Bitcoin Withdrawals in the Next Few Days

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 09. 11:04

Zipmex to Restart Ether, Bitcoin Withdrawals in the Next Few Days Cryptocurrency exchange Zipmex will release ether (ETH) to users' wallets on Aug 11 with bitcoin (BTC) following a week later, having blocked customers from taking direct custody of their coins last month.

Bitcoin Miner CleanSpark Buys 36MW Facility and 3,400 Machines in Georgia for $25.1M

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 09. 11:00

Bitcoin Miner CleanSpark Buys 36MW Facility and 3,400 Machines in Georgia for $25.1M The Las Vegas miner continues to snatch up opportunities in a market ripe for mergers and acquisitions.

Kazakh Authorities Arrest 23 Suspected of Forcing IT Professional to Run an Illegal Crypto Mine

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 09. 10:43

Kazakh Authorities Arrest 23 Suspected of Forcing IT Professional to Run an Illegal Crypto Mine The country is still grappling with the illegal crypto mining industry.

Kazakh Authorities Arrest 23 Suspected of Forcing IT Professional to Run an Illegal Crypto Mine: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 09. 10:43

Kazakh Authorities Arrest 23 Suspected of Forcing IT Professional to Run an Illegal Crypto Mine: Report The country is still grappling with the illegal crypto mining industry.

Korean Blockchain Project Klaytn Commits $20M to Asian Universities for Blockchain Research

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 09. 10:05

Korean Blockchain Project Klaytn Commits $20M to Asian Universities for Blockchain Research The funding will to support industry research at two of Asia’s highly ranked technology schools.

Korean Blockchain Project Klaytn Commits $20M to Blockchain Research

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 09. 10:05

Korean Blockchain Project Klaytn Commits $20M to Blockchain Research The funding will to support industry research at two of Asia’s highly ranked technology schools.

Reserve Bank of Australia Starts New Pilot to Explore CBDC Use Cases

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 09. 08:51

Reserve Bank of Australia Starts New Pilot to Explore CBDC Use Cases The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is to explore use cases for a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in "limited-scale" pilot alongside the Digital Finance Cooperative Research Centre (DFCRC).

Reserve Bank of Australia Starts Pilot to Explore CBDC Use Cases

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 09. 08:51

Reserve Bank of Australia Starts Pilot to Explore CBDC Use Cases The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is to explore use cases for a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in "limited-scale" pilot alongside the Digital Finance Cooperative Research Centre (DFCRC).

First Mover Asia: BTC Holds Near $24K; Why Do We Need Ethereum PoW When We Have Ethereum Classic?

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 09. 00:54

First Mover Asia: BTC Holds Near $24K; Why Do We Need Ethereum PoW When We Have Ethereum Classic? Crypto mega-entrepreneurs Vitalik Buterin and Justin Sun are clashing over Ethereum’s future; ether hovers over $1.7K.

First Mover Asia: BTC Holds Near $24K; Why Do We Need EthereumPOW When We Have Ethereum Classic?

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 09. 00:54

First Mover Asia: BTC Holds Near $24K; Why Do We Need EthereumPOW When We Have Ethereum Classic? Crypto mega-entrepreneurs Vitalik Buterin and Justin Sun are clashing over Ethereum’s future; ether hovers over $1.7K.

BitMEX Executive Pleads Guilty to Violating Anti-Money Laundering Act

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 08. 22:44

BitMEX Executive Pleads Guilty to Violating Anti-Money Laundering Act A New York federal court previously sentenced the Mexico-based firm’s co-founders to  probation time and fines for federal compliance failures.

BitMEX Executive Pleads Guilty to Violating US Anti-Money Laundering Program

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 08. 22:44

BitMEX Executive Pleads Guilty to Violating US Anti-Money Laundering Program A New York federal court previously sentenced the firm’s co-founders to probation time and fines for federal compliance failures.

Crypto Options Trading on Solana Has Mostly Fizzled. A New DEX Has a Plan to Change That

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 08. 22:40

Crypto Options Trading on Solana Has Mostly Fizzled. A New DEX Has a Plan to Change That OptiFi is the latest options trading DEX on Solana. Its on-chain automated market maker is made possible by portfolio margining.

Justin Sun Says Proof-of-Work 'Essential' Part of Ethereum

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 08. 22:34

Justin Sun Says Proof-of-Work 'Essential' Part of Ethereum Tron founder Justin Sun joined CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover,” to discuss his support for an Ethereum fork.

Amber Group Brings Retail Trading Platform to Brazil

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 08. 21:49

Amber Group Brings Retail Trading Platform to Brazil The platform, which has been operational in the South American country since June, will also enable the delivery of loans.

9 Survival Tips for Crypto Winter

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 08. 21:24

9 Survival Tips for Crypto Winter Jeff Wilser gathers advice from traders who've seen this movie before.

Bankrupt Lender Celsius’ Token Surges on Twitter-Driven Short Squeeze

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 08. 21:11

Bankrupt Lender Celsius’ Token Surges on Twitter-Driven Short Squeeze The CEL token has gained about 300% since Celsius filed for bankruptcy last month.

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Climbs Above $24K

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 08. 20:41

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Climbs Above $24K The cryptocurrency is largely tracking stocks.

Bitcoin Miner Marathon to Start Energizing Texas Rigs at Compute North Facility

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 08. 20:37

Bitcoin Miner Marathon to Start Energizing Texas Rigs at Compute North Facility The dramatic decline in bitcoin prices led to a $127.6 million impairment on the company's BTC holdings.

Americans See Inflation Plunging Next Year, New York Fed Survey Finds

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 08. 20:29

Americans See Inflation Plunging Next Year, New York Fed Survey Finds Respondents to the New York Federal Reserve survey expect inflation to run at 6.2% in 2023, which is down from last month’s survey.

Cashmere Raises $3M at $30M Valuation to Build Solana Enterprise Wallet

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 08. 20:04

Cashmere Raises $3M at $30M Valuation to Build Solana Enterprise Wallet Investors in the Solana-based project included YCombinator, Coinbase Ventures and FBG Capital

The Ethereum Merge is Main Contributor to July Rebound: JPMorgan

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 08. 19:59

The Ethereum Merge is Main Contributor to July Rebound: JPMorgan The price of ether surged 70% in July, outpacing other major cryptos.

The Ethereum Merge Is the Main Contributor to July Rebound: JPMorgan

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 08. 19:59

The Ethereum Merge Is the Main Contributor to July Rebound: JPMorgan The price of ether surged 70% in July, outpacing other major cryptos.

Cathie Wood Says Ark Sold Some Coinbase Due to Uncertainty on SEC Probe

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 08. 18:30

Cathie Wood Says Ark Sold Some Coinbase Due to Uncertainty on SEC Probe Ark's CEO Cathie Wood explains rationale for selling some of its Coinbase stake in late July.

US Crypto Regulation Bill Needs More Work to Define Boundaries, Former Prosecutor Says

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 08. 17:44

US Crypto Regulation Bill Needs More Work to Define Boundaries, Former Prosecutor Says Former federal prosecutor Grant Fondo joined CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” to discuss the latest effort by the U.S. Senate to divy up crypto regulation between the SEC and CFTC, and why that effort doesn’t settle the issue of who should regulate what.

US Secretary of State Tweets, Deletes Claim That Crypto Mixer Tornado Cash Is North Korea-Sponsored

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 08. 17:16

US Secretary of State Tweets, Deletes Claim That Crypto Mixer Tornado Cash Is North Korea-Sponsored U.S Secretary of State Antony Blinken raised eyebrows Monday when he tweeted that the U.S. Treasury Department had "sanctioned virtual currency mixer Tornado Cash, which is a U.S.-sanctioned, DPRK state-sponsored hacking group, used by the DPRK to launder money." One hour and three minutes later, the tweet had been deleted and replaced with what the Treasury Department actually alleged: That Tornado Cash was used by a North Korean hacking group to launder funds.

US Government Amps Up Inevitable Clash With Crypto Privacy in Tornado Cash Blacklisting

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 08. 17:13

US Government Amps Up Inevitable Clash With Crypto Privacy in Tornado Cash Blacklisting The Treasury Department says Tornado Cash abetted $7 billion of money laundering, but that’s not likely to quiet crypto enthusiasts as they fight to stay anonymous.

How to Stop Forsage, Meta Force and Other Smart Contract Pyramid Schemes

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 08. 17:00

How to Stop Forsage, Meta Force and Other Smart Contract Pyramid Schemes An SEC indictment notwithstanding, it's not easy to taking down online pyramid schemes, says our columnist. Here are some ideas.

Ether's Deepest 'Backwardation' Since 2020 Crash Shows Traders Prepping for Ethereum PoW Split

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 08. 15:32

Ether's Deepest 'Backwardation' Since 2020 Crash Shows Traders Prepping for Ethereum PoW Split Traders buy ETH in the spot market and sell ether futures to withstand volatility, creating backwardation.

SoftBank Reports Record Quarterly Loss

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 08. 15:22

SoftBank Reports Record Quarterly Loss The decline was attributed to the global sell-off in tech stocks.

Iris Energy Turns On 41 Megawatts of Bitcoin Mining Machines Ahead of Schedule

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 08. 15:20

Iris Energy Turns On 41 Megawatts of Bitcoin Mining Machines Ahead of Schedule The firm will be adding another 50MW by the end of next month, bringing its total hashrate to 3.7 EH/s.

WazirX Co-Founder Nischal Shetty Speaks Out on Spat With Binance CEO

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 08. 14:54

WazirX Co-Founder Nischal Shetty Speaks Out on Spat With Binance CEO Shetty said his team has been in discussions with Binance for several months to try and resolve the ownership issue.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Passes $24K for First Time in August; Ethereum’s Buterin Shrugs Off Fork Talk

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 08. 14:23

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Passes $24K for First Time in August; Ethereum’s Buterin Shrugs Off Fork Talk The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 8, 2022.

Vitalik Buterin minimiza el impacto de nuevas bifurcaciones de Ethereum tras la fusión

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 08. 14:20

Vitalik Buterin minimiza el impacto de nuevas bifurcaciones de Ethereum tras la fusión Según su cofundador, es improbable que la blockchain se vea “significativamente afectada por otra bifurcación”.

Crypto Mixing Service Tornado Cash Blacklisted by US Treasury

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 08. 14:13

Crypto Mixing Service Tornado Cash Blacklisted by US Treasury The U.S. Treasury Department barred all U.S. persons from using Tornado Cash, alleging its use in laundering stolen crypto funds by North Korean hackers poses a national security threat.

Crypto-Mixing Service Tornado Cash Blacklisted by US Treasury

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 08. 14:13

Crypto-Mixing Service Tornado Cash Blacklisted by US Treasury The U.S. Treasury Department barred all U.S. persons from using Tornado Cash, alleging its use in laundering stolen crypto funds by North Korean hackers poses a national security threat.

After Countless Bungles, Compass Mining Tries to Change Its Course

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 08. 13:16

After Countless Bungles, Compass Mining Tries to Change Its Course The company that set out to make crypto mining available to retail investors has had to put out its own fires.

After Countless Bungles, Compass Mining Tries to Change Course

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 08. 13:16

After Countless Bungles, Compass Mining Tries to Change Course The company that set out to make crypto mining available to retail investors has had to put out its own fires.

CoinDesk 20’s Latest Change Is the Biggest Yet

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 08. 12:56

CoinDesk 20’s Latest Change Is the Biggest Yet Check out what's changed with CoinDesk's core group of cryptocurrencies and digital assets.

Multi-Blockchain Platform Geeq Receives $25M 'Capital Commitment' From Investment Group GEM

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 08. 12:00

Multi-Blockchain Platform Geeq Receives $25M 'Capital Commitment' From Investment Group GEM The funding will be released as performance milestones are met.

Multi-Blockchain Platform Geeq Receives $25M Capital Commitment From Investment Group GEM

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 08. 12:00

Multi-Blockchain Platform Geeq Receives $25M Capital Commitment From Investment Group GEM The funding will be released as performance milestones are met.

Galaxy Digital Q2 Net Loss Jumps to $554.7M

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 08. 11:15

Galaxy Digital Q2 Net Loss Jumps to $554.7M The massive jump in losses was mainly due to the crypto market downturn and on investments in their trading business.

Galaxy Digital's Q2 Net Loss More Than Triples to $554.7M Amid Market Downturn

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 08. 11:15

Galaxy Digital's Q2 Net Loss More Than Triples to $554.7M Amid Market Downturn The massive jump in losses was mainly due to the crypto market downturn and on investments in their trading business.

UAE To Clamp Down on Crypto Real Estate Money Laundering

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 08. 11:02

UAE To Clamp Down on Crypto Real Estate Money Laundering The authorities want to trace payments made in bitcoin and ethereum as the country seeks to become a crypto hub.

Crypto Lender Hodlnaut Freezes Withdrawals, Citing Market Conditions

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 08. 10:59

Crypto Lender Hodlnaut Freezes Withdrawals, Citing Market Conditions The crypto lender has also withdrawn its application to be regulated in Singapore.

WazirX Founder Says Binance Has Restarted Off-Chain Transfers

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 08. 10:33

WazirX Founder Says Binance Has Restarted Off-Chain Transfers Following reports of panic among WazirX users at Binance's cessation of off-chain transfers, WazirX's Shetty has said that these services have now been resumed.

Binance Says It Will Remove WazirX Off-Chain Transfers Hours After Indian Firm's Founder Says They Were Restarted

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 08. 10:33

Binance Says It Will Remove WazirX Off-Chain Transfers Hours After Indian Firm's Founder Says They Were Restarted The move comes after an argument erupted between the founders of the two exchanges, over ownership and regulatory actions against WazirX.

Vitalik Buterin Plays Down Impact of Ethereum Forks After Merge

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 08. 10:32

Vitalik Buterin Plays Down Impact of Ethereum Forks After Merge Buterin said it is unlikely that Ethereum will be “significantly harmed by another fork.”

Crypto Miner Mawson Says CFO Resigns

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 08. 10:30

Crypto Miner Mawson Says CFO Resigns The company appointed Ariel Sivikofsy as a consultant CFO until a replacement is selected.

Crypto-Miner Mawson Says CFO Resigns

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 08. 10:30

Crypto-Miner Mawson Says CFO Resigns The company appointed Ariel Sivikofsy as a consultant CFO until a replacement is selected.

Panic Grips WazirX Users After Binance's CZ Asks Users to Move Funds

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 08. 09:02

Panic Grips WazirX Users After Binance's CZ Asks Users to Move Funds Changpeng "CZ" Zhao has stirred panic among users of WazirX saying Binance could shut down the Indian cryptocurrency platform and advising its users to transfers their funds to Binance.

Panic Grips WazirX Users After Binance's CEO Advises Users to Move Funds

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 08. 09:02

Panic Grips WazirX Users After Binance's CEO Advises Users to Move Funds Changpeng "CZ" Zhao has stirred panic among users of WazirX saying Binance could shut down the Indian cryptocurrency platform and advising its users to transfers their funds to Binance.

pSTAKE Announces stkBNB to Unlock Liquidity on Staked Binance Coin (EMB: 5 am EST]

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 08. 09:00

pSTAKE Announces stkBNB to Unlock Liquidity on Staked Binance Coin (EMB: 5 am EST] pStake will allow users to stake any non-zero amount of BNB.

pSTAKE Announces stkBNB to Unlock Liquidity on Staked Binance Coin

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 08. 09:00

pSTAKE Announces stkBNB to Unlock Liquidity on Staked Binance Coin pStake will allow users to stake any non-zero amount of BNB.

pSTAKE Announces stkBNB to Unlock Liquidity on Staked BNB Token

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 08. 09:00

pSTAKE Announces stkBNB to Unlock Liquidity on Staked BNB Token pStake will allow users to stake any non-zero amount of BNB.

Polygon-Based Web3 Game Dragoma Supporters Fall Victim to $3.5M Rug Pull: PeckShield

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 08. 08:28

Polygon-Based Web3 Game Dragoma Supporters Fall Victim to $3.5M Rug Pull: PeckShield The website of the newly launched Dragoma token has been deleted and its social media channel erased.

Crypto.com Receives South Korean Regulatory Licenses After Buying Local Firms

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 08. 07:38

Crypto.com Receives South Korean Regulatory Licenses After Buying Local Firms The firm did not disclose the deal size.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Hovers Over $23K in Weekend Trading; an Edgy Environment at Seoul's Blockchain Megaweek

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 08. 00:35

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Hovers Over $23K in Weekend Trading; an Edgy Environment at Seoul's Blockchain Megaweek Ether and most other major altcoins trade sideways as investors await further economic indicators.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Above $23K in Weekend Trading; an Edgy Environment at Seoul's Blockchain Megaweek

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 08. 00:35

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Above $23K in Weekend Trading; an Edgy Environment at Seoul's Blockchain Megaweek Ether and most other major altcoins trade sideways as investors await further economic indicators.

Move Over, Ethereum – Bitcoin’s Lightning Network Has Apps, Too

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 07. 14:50

Move Over, Ethereum – Bitcoin’s Lightning Network Has Apps, Too Bitcoin’s dominant scaling system continues to grow despite a formidable bear market.

In Crypto Winter, Jesse Powell’s Pirate-King Leadership Style Might Be the New Normal

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 06. 16:15

In Crypto Winter, Jesse Powell’s Pirate-King Leadership Style Might Be the New Normal Less than 1% of employees have taken the CEO’s buyout offer since he laid down the law on culture. Is Kraken a “based” place to work, or just somewhere to ride out crypto winter?

A DAO That Literally Wants to Party on The Moon Just Sent a Viral YouTuber to Space

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 06. 13:09

A DAO That Literally Wants to Party on The Moon Just Sent a Viral YouTuber to Space MoonDAO purchased two Blue Origin tickets as part of its larger mission “to explore the cosmos” after raising $8 million.

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Falls Initially on US Jobs Report, Grinds Higher Later

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 05. 20:27

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Falls Initially on US Jobs Report, Grinds Higher Later The positive jobs report may lead to additional Fed tightening.

Casi 7% de la población de España ha invertido en cripto, según autoridad reguladora

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 05. 19:54

Casi 7% de la población de España ha invertido en cripto, según autoridad reguladora La autoridad del mercado de valores del país demostró preocupación por la baja concientización de los riesgos del ecosistema cripto, a pesar de sus medidas de advertencia en avisos publicitarios.

North Korea's Lazarus Hackers Blamed in DeBridge Finance Cyberattack

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 05. 18:27

North Korea's Lazarus Hackers Blamed in DeBridge Finance Cyberattack Company co-founder Alex Smirnov warns all Web3 teams that the phishing campaign is likely widespread.

Data Provider DeFiLlama De-emphasizes Double-Counted Crypto Deposits After Saber Revelation

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 05. 18:15

Data Provider DeFiLlama De-emphasizes Double-Counted Crypto Deposits After Saber Revelation The website “toggled off” double-counting after CoinDesk uncovered one Solana developer’s effort to dupe the all-important metric for popularity in DeFi.

DeFi Protocol Voltz Could Bring 150% Interest Rate on Ether Deposits

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 05. 17:47

DeFi Protocol Voltz Could Bring 150% Interest Rate on Ether Deposits As the Ethereum blockchain's Merge approaches, traders and venues are seeing the event as an opportunity to pocket fat yields – possibly signaling a renewed appetite for risk in crypto just months after its big market crash.

Why Bit Digital Is Expanding Into Canada

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 05. 17:33

Why Bit Digital Is Expanding Into Canada Bit Digital Chief Strategy Officer Samir Tabar joined CoinDesk TV’s “All About Bitcoin,” to discuss the mining company’s bid to increase hosting capacity in Canada.

The Fake Team That Made Solana DeFi Look Huge

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 05. 17:25

The Fake Team That Made Solana DeFi Look Huge We already knew that crypto developers cannot always be trusted. But can we trust the data?

Popular Election-Betting Site PredictIt Throttled by US Regulator

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 05. 17:23

Popular Election-Betting Site PredictIt Throttled by US Regulator Election betting platform PredictIt has to shut down for U.S. users by February, according to a Commodity Futures Trading Commission decision that says the operators haven’t complied with the agency’s requirements for running the popular site.

Crypto Lender Voyager Digital to Reopen Cash Withdrawals Next Week

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 05. 17:03

Crypto Lender Voyager Digital to Reopen Cash Withdrawals Next Week The bankrupt lender had received court approval to return $270 million to its customers.

Coinbase Rallies Ahead of Q2 Results, but Major Questions Remain

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 05. 15:37

Coinbase Rallies Ahead of Q2 Results, but Major Questions Remain Coinbase’s second quarter trading volumes are expected to take another decline compared to the first quarter.

Exchange Coinbase Rallies Ahead of Q2 Results, but Major Questions Remain

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 05. 15:37

Exchange Coinbase Rallies Ahead of Q2 Results, but Major Questions Remain Coinbase’s second quarter trading volumes are expected to take another decline compared to the first quarter.

Crypto’s Future Depends on Security, Ledger Exec Says

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 05. 15:31

Crypto’s Future Depends on Security, Ledger Exec Says Alex Zinder, global head of hardware wallet maker Ledger Enterprises, joined CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover,” to discuss Solana’s $5 million exploit and what crypto needs to do to broaden adoption.

Indian Government Raids Director of Binance-Owned Crypto Exchange WazirX, Freezes $8.14M

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 05. 14:49

Indian Government Raids Director of Binance-Owned Crypto Exchange WazirX, Freezes $8.14M The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has seized bank assets belonging to crypto exchange WazirX in light of a government probe.

Indian Government Raids Director of Crypto Exchange WazirX, Freezes $8.1M

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 05. 14:49

Indian Government Raids Director of Crypto Exchange WazirX, Freezes $8.1M The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has seized bank assets belonging to crypto exchange WazirX in light of a government probe.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin's Rally Loses Steam After US Jobs Report

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 05. 14:31

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin's Rally Loses Steam After US Jobs Report The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 5, 2022.

Crypto Becomes Next Financial Sector Under US Lawmakers’ Diversity Lens

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 05. 14:20

Crypto Becomes Next Financial Sector Under US Lawmakers’ Diversity Lens Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.), the chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee, has asked 20 of the largest cryptocurrency firms doing business in the U.S. to explain their hiring practices as the panel adds the digital assets industry to the financial sectors it’s questioned about employment diversity.

Core Scientific Sold More Bitcoin in July Than It Mined

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 05. 14:12

Core Scientific Sold More Bitcoin in July Than It Mined The miner still holds 1,205 bitcoins and expects to continue to sell its mined coins to pay for expenses.

La fusión de Ethereum generará varias consecuencias para la blockchain, según Citi

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 05. 14:01

La fusión de Ethereum generará varias consecuencias para la blockchain, según Citi Ethereum probablemente se vuelva deflacionaria a medida que decrezca su emisión por la continuación del mecanismo de quemado, dijo el banco.

Justin Sun Backs Ethereum Hard Fork as Merge Approaches

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 05. 13:08

Justin Sun Backs Ethereum Hard Fork as Merge Approaches Sun said he would support development on the old Ethereum network following the expected merge in September.

Citi: Ethereum’s Merge Will Have Several Consequences for the Blockchain

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 05. 10:51

Citi: Ethereum’s Merge Will Have Several Consequences for the Blockchain Ethereum will probably become deflationary as token issuance decreases while the burn mechanism is maintained, the bank said.

Almost 7% of Spanish Have Invested in Crypto, Regulator Says

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 05. 09:56

Almost 7% of Spanish Have Invested in Crypto, Regulator Says Spain's securities-market authority, CNMV, is worried about poor appreciation of the risks even after introducing new ad warnings earlier this year.

Almost 7% of People in Spain Have Invested in Crypto, Regulator Says

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 05. 09:56

Almost 7% of People in Spain Have Invested in Crypto, Regulator Says Spain's securities-market authority, CNMV, is worried about poor appreciation of the risks even after introducing new ad warnings earlier this year.

Crypto Miner Argo Blockchain Faced Equipment Challenges, Higher Costs in July

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 05. 08:37

Crypto Miner Argo Blockchain Faced Equipment Challenges, Higher Costs in July Argo Blockchain (ARB) mined 219 bitcoin or bitcoin equivalents (BTC) in July as it combated problems with its equipment and electricity costs.

Thailand's Central Bank Extends Retail CBDC Study to Pilot Phase

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 05. 08:00

Thailand's Central Bank Extends Retail CBDC Study to Pilot Phase The announcement noted how central banks across the world were seeing "the potential of retail CBDC as being the foundation of the future financial system."

BTC-e Operator Alexander Vinnik has Been Extradited to the US: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 05. 06:15

BTC-e Operator Alexander Vinnik has Been Extradited to the US: Report The report comes weeks after U.S. authorities called off their previous extradition request, thereby paving the way for Vinnik to be brought to the U.S.

BTC-e Operator Alexander Vinnik has Been Extradited to the US

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 05. 06:15

BTC-e Operator Alexander Vinnik has Been Extradited to the US The report comes weeks after U.S. authorities called off their previous extradition request, thereby paving the way for Vinnik to be brought to the U.S.

Meta's NFT Outreach Powers 38% Rally in FLOW Token

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 05. 05:45

Meta's NFT Outreach Powers 38% Rally in FLOW Token The dollar value of open positions in Binance-listed FLOW futures has increased by 345%, validating the price rally.

First Mover Asia: Crypto's ‘Learn-on-the-Fly’ Ethos on Display as Bridge Hack Damage Reaches $2B

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 04. 22:29

First Mover Asia: Crypto's ‘Learn-on-the-Fly’ Ethos on Display as Bridge Hack Damage Reaches $2B Bitcoin and ether kept sliding, but barely. Meanwhile a corporate partnership announcement was enough to send Coinbase shares soaring (and short-sellers running for cover).

Michael Saylor Lost Big in the Dot-Com Bubble and Bitcoin's Crash. Now He Aims to Rebound Again

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 04. 22:10

Michael Saylor Lost Big in the Dot-Com Bubble and Bitcoin's Crash. Now He Aims to Rebound Again After MicroStrategy's stock collapsed in 2000, now-former CEO Michael Saylor flew under the radar. Crypto changed all that.

Here's Why Portuguese Banks Are Closing Crypto Exchange Accounts

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 04. 21:45

Here's Why Portuguese Banks Are Closing Crypto Exchange Accounts In the past year, at least three exchanges have had their accounts shut down with major Portuguese banks, despite obtaining regulatory approval to operate in the country. And although some anticipate the MiCA bill to allow exchanges to do so, others are pessimistic about its reach.

Circle Invested in 2 Hacked Crypto Companies, Adding to Its Headaches Amid Stablecoin Scrutiny

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 04. 21:03

Circle Invested in 2 Hacked Crypto Companies, Adding to Its Headaches Amid Stablecoin Scrutiny The venture-capital arm of the USDC stablecoin issuer backed Nomad and Slope, which were both exploited this week.

Nomad, Slope Hacks Create New Annoyance for Their Shared Backer Circle Internet Financial

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 04. 21:03

Nomad, Slope Hacks Create New Annoyance for Their Shared Backer Circle Internet Financial The venture-capital arm of the USDC stablecoin issuer backed Nomad and Slope, which were both exploited this week.

Block Beats Q2 Estimates, Posts $1.79B in Bitcoin Transactions

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 04. 20:36

Block Beats Q2 Estimates, Posts $1.79B in Bitcoin Transactions The payments firm beat analysts’ revenue estimates, but the company said sales were down year-over-year due to a decrease in bitcoin revenue.

Block Beats Q2 Estimates but Bitcoin Revenues Fall

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 04. 20:36

Block Beats Q2 Estimates but Bitcoin Revenues Fall The payments firm beat analysts’ revenue estimates, but the company said sales were down year-over-year due to a decrease in bitcoin revenue.

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Falls on Lower Volume and Decreased Volatility

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 04. 20:32

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Falls on Lower Volume and Decreased Volatility Bitcoin’s ‘Average True Range’ Shows That Markets Have Calmed A Bit

Paraguay’s Electricity Authority Requests Higher Rates for Crypto Miners, Partial Veto of Mining Legislation

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 04. 20:05

Paraguay’s Electricity Authority Requests Higher Rates for Crypto Miners, Partial Veto of Mining Legislation The legislature this month approved a bill regulating crypto mining and trading in the country.

Crypto Lender Voyager Digital Has Received Several Purchase Offers Higher Than FTX’s: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 04. 20:01

Crypto Lender Voyager Digital Has Received Several Purchase Offers Higher Than FTX’s: Report Voyager last week rejected FTX’s proposal to purchase the assets of the bankrupt crypto firm and offer early liquidity to its customers.

Exchange global Binance lanza tarjeta prepaga en Argentina junto a Mastercard

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 04. 19:49

Exchange global Binance lanza tarjeta prepaga en Argentina junto a Mastercard Los exchanges locales Lemon Cash, Buenbit y Belo han introducido ofertas similares en los últimos meses.

Master of Anons: How a Crypto Developer Faked a DeFi Ecosystem

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 04. 19:00

Master of Anons: How a Crypto Developer Faked a DeFi Ecosystem The Macalinao brothers used a web of bogus identities to create the illusion of a dev community, juicing value on the Saber protocol and Solana blockchain. Now they're moving to Aptos.

Venture Capital Firm Lattice Capital Raises $60M for Second Crypto Fund

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 04. 18:00

Venture Capital Firm Lattice Capital Raises $60M for Second Crypto Fund The early-stage focused fund is three times larger than the inaugural fund last year.

Lattice Capital Raises $60M for Second Crypto Fund

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 04. 18:00

Lattice Capital Raises $60M for Second Crypto Fund The early-stage focused fund is three times larger than the inaugural fund last year.

Meta confirma el lanzamiento de NFTs en 100 países a través de una integración con Coinbase

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 04. 16:51

Meta confirma el lanzamiento de NFTs en 100 países a través de una integración con Coinbase Siguiendo una serie de fases de testeo, la integración NFT ya está disponible en Instagram en al menos 100 países.

Binance Joins Argentina’s Crypto Prepaid Cards Boom

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 04. 16:09

Binance Joins Argentina’s Crypto Prepaid Cards Boom Local players Lemon, Buenbit and Belo have introduced similar offerings in recent months.

Meta Confirms NFT Rollout Across 100 Countries Amid Coinbase Integration

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 04. 15:08

Meta Confirms NFT Rollout Across 100 Countries Amid Coinbase Integration Meta (META) CEO Mark Zuckerberg has confirmed the rollout of digital collectibles across 100 countries.

Coinbase Stock Soars on BlackRock Partnership News

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 04. 14:03

Coinbase Stock Soars on BlackRock Partnership News Shares of the crypto exchange were up over 31% when the market opened Thursday.

Los videojuegos registraron el 60% de la actividad blockchain de julio, según Dapp Radar

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 04. 13:59

Los videojuegos registraron el 60% de la actividad blockchain de julio, según Dapp Radar El último reporte mensual de DappRadar midió la actividad de los videojuegos basados en la blockchain y los marketplaces de NFTs.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Unbothered by Bank of England's Super-Size Interest-Rate Hike

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 04. 13:50

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Unbothered by Bank of England's Super-Size Interest-Rate Hike The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 4, 2022.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Unaffected by Bank of England's Super-Size Interest-Rate Hike

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 04. 13:50

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Unaffected by Bank of England's Super-Size Interest-Rate Hike The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 4, 2022.

CME to Roll Out Euro-Denominated Bitcoin and Ether Futures on August 29

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 04. 13:16

CME to Roll Out Euro-Denominated Bitcoin and Ether Futures on August 29 The launch of euro-denominated bitcoin and ether futures contracts could accelerate the ongoing institutionalization of the crypto market.

CME to Roll Out Euro-Denominated Bitcoin and Ether Futures on Aug. 29

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 04. 13:16

CME to Roll Out Euro-Denominated Bitcoin and Ether Futures on Aug. 29 The launch of euro-denominated bitcoin and ether futures contracts could accelerate the ongoing institutionalization of the crypto market.

Cosmos-Based Liquid Staking Protocol Stride Raises $6.7M

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 04. 13:00

Cosmos-Based Liquid Staking Protocol Stride Raises $6.7M The funding round was co-led by North Island VC, Distributed Global and Pantera Capital.

DTravel Completes First Smart Contract Vacation Rental Booking

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 04. 13:00

DTravel Completes First Smart Contract Vacation Rental Booking After months of reworking its product and user experience, the Web3 vacation and short-term rental platform is building out its site with greater autonomy for both renters and hosts.

Dtravel Completes First Smart-Contract Vacation Rental Booking

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 04. 13:00

Dtravel Completes First Smart-Contract Vacation Rental Booking After months of reworking its product and user experience, the Web3 vacation and short-term rental platform is building out its site with greater autonomy for both renters and hosts.

Bitcoin Doesn’t Need Yield When Holding Will Suffice

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 04. 12:50

Bitcoin Doesn’t Need Yield When Holding Will Suffice Bitcoin yields present risks and are unnecessary to begin with

Advisors Should Look Before Clients Leap Into DeFi

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 04. 12:50

Advisors Should Look Before Clients Leap Into DeFi Defi yields are gaudy but come with risks.

Crypto Exchange ZB Exchange Loses Nearly $5M in Suspected Hack, Pauses Withdrawals

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 04. 12:24

Crypto Exchange ZB Exchange Loses Nearly $5M in Suspected Hack, Pauses Withdrawals The self-titled “world’s most secure” exchange may be the third crypto company to suffer a multi-million dollar exploit this week.

ZB Exchange Loses Nearly $5M in Suspected Hack, Pauses Withdrawals

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 04. 12:24

ZB Exchange Loses Nearly $5M in Suspected Hack, Pauses Withdrawals The self-titled “world’s most secure” exchange may be the third crypto company to suffer a multi-million dollar exploit this week.

BlackRock to Offer Crypto for Institutional Investors Through Coinbase Prime

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 04. 12:01

BlackRock to Offer Crypto for Institutional Investors Through Coinbase Prime The crypto exchange and asset management giant have partnered to offer crypto trading services to mutual clients.

Chainalysis Estimates $2B Stolen From Cross-Chain Bridge Hacks This Year

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 04. 11:28

Chainalysis Estimates $2B Stolen From Cross-Chain Bridge Hacks This Year This week, hackers used a vulnerability on the Nomad bridge to steal $190 million worth of crypto.

Bank of England Raises Interest Rate by Most Since 1995

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 04. 11:08

Bank of England Raises Interest Rate by Most Since 1995 The Bank of England has raised interest rates by 50 basis points to 1.75%, its biggest single increase since 1995, amidst concerns that U.K. inflation will be significantly above 10% next year.

Gaming Claimed Record 60% of Blockchain Activity in July: DappRadar

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 04. 11:00

Gaming Claimed Record 60% of Blockchain Activity in July: DappRadar DappRadar's latest monthly report looked at blockchain gaming and NFT marketplace trends.

Miner Tomorrow Crypto Looks to Go Public Through SPAC Merger

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 04. 10:58

Miner Tomorrow Crypto Looks to Go Public Through SPAC Merger Tomorrow Crypto, a bitcoin and ether mining company, has proposed a merger with Nasdaq-listed blank cheque firm Globalink Investment (GLII).

UK Parliamentary Group Starts Crypto Inquiry to Form Policy Recommendations

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 04. 10:15

UK Parliamentary Group Starts Crypto Inquiry to Form Policy Recommendations The cross-party group is asking industry experts, regulators and the government to weigh in on a range of topics including consumer protection and CBDCs.

PwC Crypto Head Departs to Set Up $75M Digital Asset Fund in Dubai: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 04. 08:56

PwC Crypto Head Departs to Set Up $75M Digital Asset Fund in Dubai: Report Big Four accounting firm PwC's crypto head has left his to set up a $75 million digital asset fund in Dubai, the Financial Times reported Thursday.

Fairfax County Pension Fund Invests $70M in Crypto Yield Farming Funds: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 04. 08:50

Fairfax County Pension Fund Invests $70M in Crypto Yield Farming Funds: Report Virginia-based pension fund, The Fairfax County Retirement Systems, has invested $70 million evenly across two yield farming funds.

Rare Signal Hinting at Bitcoin Price Bottom Emerges

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 04. 08:25

Rare Signal Hinting at Bitcoin Price Bottom Emerges Bitcoin's difficulty ribbon is compressing, hinting at miner capitulation and market bottom.

Coinbase Asks US Supreme Court to Halt Lawsuits Connected to Scams and Dogecoin

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 04. 04:12

Coinbase Asks US Supreme Court to Halt Lawsuits Connected to Scams and Dogecoin The company seeks to send the cases to arbitration after Federal trial judges earlier rejected such requests.

Coinbase Asks US Supreme Court to Halt Lawsuits Connected to Scams and Dogecoin: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 04. 04:12

Coinbase Asks US Supreme Court to Halt Lawsuits Connected to Scams and Dogecoin: Report The company seeks to send the cases to arbitration after Federal trial judges earlier rejected such requests.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Snaps Losing Streak as Pelosi Taiwan Trip Passes Without Incident

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 03. 23:53

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Snaps Losing Streak as Pelosi Taiwan Trip Passes Without Incident Solana's SOL token slides after wallet hack and Sam Reynolds provides an on-the-ground assessment of U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan trip.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Extends Losing Streak as Pelosi Taiwan Trip Passes Without Incident

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 03. 23:53

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Extends Losing Streak as Pelosi Taiwan Trip Passes Without Incident Solana's SOL token slides after wallet hack and Sam Reynolds provides an on-the-ground assessment of U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan trip.

Robinhood CEO Shuts Down FTX M&A Chatter, Says He Has Money to Do His Own Deals

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 03. 22:42

Robinhood CEO Shuts Down FTX M&A Chatter, Says He Has Money to Do His Own Deals Robinhood has $6 billion in cash in the event the brokerage wanted to explore potential acquisitions, CEO Vlad Tenev said Wednesday.

US Senate Bill Will Give CFTC Crypto Market Oversight – but Doesn't Say How Much

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 03. 21:16

US Senate Bill Will Give CFTC Crypto Market Oversight – but Doesn't Say How Much The latest U.S. legislative effort to steer most crypto oversight into the hands of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has bipartisan support, though the new bill does little to answer the industry's top question: What makes a token a security or a commodity?

Ethereum Classic Is Not Ethereum so a Merge-Fueled Rally Won't Last: Messari

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 03. 21:11

Ethereum Classic Is Not Ethereum so a Merge-Fueled Rally Won't Last: Messari “Based on the fundamentals, it's unlikely Ethereum Classic has any long-term viability,” Messari wrote in a report.

Huge Traders Remain Super Bullish on Bitcoin Despite Crypto Carnage

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 03. 21:01

Huge Traders Remain Super Bullish on Bitcoin Despite Crypto Carnage A big player in professional finance says its trading partners see bitcoin rebounding to $32,000 this year.

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Reverses Course, Pushes Higher, $21K Is ‘Point of Control’

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 03. 20:19

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Reverses Course, Pushes Higher, $21K Is ‘Point of Control’ The crypto rose despite some turmoil in the industry.

Solana’s Latest $6M Exploit Likely Tied to Slope Wallet, Devs Say

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 03. 20:00

Solana’s Latest $6M Exploit Likely Tied to Slope Wallet, Devs Say The source of the exploit appears to be linked to Slope allegedly storing private keys as plain text on a centralized server.

Solana’s $6M Exploit Likely Tied to Slope Wallet, Developers Say

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 03. 20:00

Solana’s $6M Exploit Likely Tied to Slope Wallet, Developers Say The source of the exploit appears to be linked to Slope allegedly storing private keys as plain text on a centralized server.

Banks Aren’t Going to 'HODL' Bitcoin

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 03. 18:08

Banks Aren’t Going to 'HODL' Bitcoin Bank for International Settlements proposals are unlikely to lead banks to hold bitcoin. But they could open the door to CBDCs, says our columnist.

US Lawmakers Move to Clarify Definition of 'Brokers' in 2021 Infrastructure Law

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 03. 17:42

US Lawmakers Move to Clarify Definition of 'Brokers' in 2021 Infrastructure Law A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers want to ensure that the definition of a crypto "broker" for tax reporting purposes does not capture parties that cannot report crypto transactions for tax purposes.

Ex-Coinbase Product Manager Pleads Not Guilty in Crypto Insider Trading Case: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 03. 17:39

Ex-Coinbase Product Manager Pleads Not Guilty in Crypto Insider Trading Case: Report Ishan Wahi and two associates are accused of making as much as $1.5 million from sharing information about Coinbase's plans to list new tokens.

MicroStrategy Shares Surge as Michael Saylor Puts Full Focus on Bitcoin

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 03. 17:17

MicroStrategy Shares Surge as Michael Saylor Puts Full Focus on Bitcoin Michael Saylor will still be focusing on bitcoin after moving to the role of executive chairman.

Want to Strike Terror in Crypto Markets in 2022? Just Say You’re Suspending Withdrawals

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 03. 15:30

Want to Strike Terror in Crypto Markets in 2022? Just Say You’re Suspending Withdrawals Voyager and Celsius’s bankruptcies were preceded by announcements that they were barring customers from getting their money

Chilenos recurren a stablecoins para proteger sus ingresos en medio de una crisis económica

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 03. 15:18

Chilenos recurren a stablecoins para proteger sus ingresos en medio de una crisis económica La economía más estable de América Latina en las últimas tres décadas está sufriendo una recesión. Los ciudadanos están recurriendo a las criptomonedas para protegerse.

Binance Taps Co-Founder Yi He to Head $7.5B Venture Arm

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 03. 15:07

Binance Taps Co-Founder Yi He to Head $7.5B Venture Arm Binance Labs announced a new $500 million fund in June to invest in Web3 and blockchain projects.

Riot Blockchain Mined 28% Less Bitcoin in July as Heat Wave Cut Power Supply

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 03. 14:35

Riot Blockchain Mined 28% Less Bitcoin in July as Heat Wave Cut Power Supply Lower energy consumption helped the miner generate $9.5 million in power credits.

First Mover Americas: Crypto Market Trades in the Green Despite Hacks

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 03. 14:04

First Mover Americas: Crypto Market Trades in the Green Despite Hacks The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 3, 2022.

Chileans Take Refuge In Stablecoins Amid Economic Turmoil

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 03. 13:18

Chileans Take Refuge In Stablecoins Amid Economic Turmoil Latin America's most steady economy in the last three decades suffers a slump. Locals are turning to crypto for protection.

Alchemy Integrates Astar Network to Support Web3 Developers in Polkadot Ecosystem

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 03. 13:13

Alchemy Integrates Astar Network to Support Web3 Developers in Polkadot Ecosystem The Astar network’s dApp staking feature will encourage developers to build on the chain to earn rewards in its native token.

CFTC Would Become Primary Crypto Regulator Under New Senate Committee Plan

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 03. 13:11

CFTC Would Become Primary Crypto Regulator Under New Senate Committee Plan The Senate Agriculture Committee, which oversees the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), introduced a bill Wednesday that would

Bitcoin Miner SAI.TECH Halts Kazakhstan Expansion, Citing Operation and Cost Uncertainties

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 03. 13:07

Bitcoin Miner SAI.TECH Halts Kazakhstan Expansion, Citing Operation and Cost Uncertainties Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin miner SAI.TECH has terminated the remainder of its expansion into Kazakhstan in light of uncertainty in the region.

B2B Payments Startup Paystand Acquires Mexican Peer Yaydoo

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 03. 13:07

B2B Payments Startup Paystand Acquires Mexican Peer Yaydoo While the companies will operate independently, there is hope for cross-selling opportunities.

Susan Miller Was One of the First Astrologers to Embrace the Internet, now She's Leaning to NFTs

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 03. 13:05

Susan Miller Was One of the First Astrologers to Embrace the Internet, now She's Leaning to NFTs The astrologer’s zodiac-themed NFT collection and token-gated Discord channel is her first venture into Web3.

Susan Miller Was One of the First Astrologers to Embrace the Internet; Now, She's Leaning to NFTs

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 03. 13:05

Susan Miller Was One of the First Astrologers to Embrace the Internet; Now, She's Leaning to NFTs The astrologer’s zodiac-themed NFT collection and token-gated Discord channel is her first venture into Web3.

Banking Platform Galoy Raises $4M for Bitcoin-Backed Synthetic Dollar

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 03. 12:00

Banking Platform Galoy Raises $4M for Bitcoin-Backed Synthetic Dollar Stablesats lets people use Lightning for everyday payments without exposure to short-term volatility.

Goerli Is Coming: Ethereum’s Last Rehearsal Before the Merge

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 03. 11:30

Goerli Is Coming: Ethereum’s Last Rehearsal Before the Merge The Prater upgrade, the first component of the upcoming Goerli testnet merge, is happening this week.

Bank of America Dismisses Assertion That Blockchains Have no Intrinsic Value, Citing Transaction Fees

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 03. 10:56

Bank of America Dismisses Assertion That Blockchains Have no Intrinsic Value, Citing Transaction Fees The Ethereum blockchain has generated around $3.9 billion in fees this year and Bitcoin $93 million, the report said.

Bank of America Says Blockchains Have Intrinsic Value, Citing Transaction Fees

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 03. 10:56

Bank of America Says Blockchains Have Intrinsic Value, Citing Transaction Fees The Ethereum blockchain has generated around $3.9 billion in fees this year and Bitcoin $93 million, the report said.

Hackers Send Back $9M to Nomad Bridge After $190M Exploit

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 03. 09:52

Hackers Send Back $9M to Nomad Bridge After $190M Exploit Hackers that exploited the Nomad Bridge have sent around $9 million back to the protocol.

Hackers Return $9M to Nomad Bridge After $190M Exploit

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 03. 09:52

Hackers Return $9M to Nomad Bridge After $190M Exploit Hackers that exploited the Nomad Bridge have sent around $9 million back to the protocol.

SOL Token Holds Price Support After Million-Dollar Hack Brings Bad Optics for Solana

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 03. 08:37

SOL Token Holds Price Support After Million-Dollar Hack Brings Bad Optics for Solana Early Wednesday, an unknown attacker drained at least $5 million worth of SOL and other tokens from Solana digital wallets.

Solana's SOL Token Holds Price Support Despite Bad Optics From Million-Dollar Hack

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 03. 08:37

Solana's SOL Token Holds Price Support Despite Bad Optics From Million-Dollar Hack Early Wednesday, an unknown attacker drained at least $5 million worth of SOL and other tokens from Solana digital wallets.

Solana's SOL Token Holds Price Support Despite Hack

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 03. 08:37

Solana's SOL Token Holds Price Support Despite Hack Early Wednesday, an unknown attacker drained at least $5 million worth of SOL and other tokens from Solana digital wallets.

Solana Wallets Targeted in Latest Multimillion Dollar Hack

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 03. 00:29

Solana Wallets Targeted in Latest Multimillion Dollar Hack Non-custodial Solana wallet Phantom appears to be the latest victim of an exploit, with users reporting that their funds have been drained unknowingly.

Solana Wallets Targeted in Latest Multimillion-Dollar Hack

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 03. 00:29

Solana Wallets Targeted in Latest Multimillion-Dollar Hack The exploit appears to be impacting users of internet-connected "hot" wallets, with users reporting that their funds have been drained unknowingly.

First Mover Asia: Fed Fears and Pelosi Taiwan Trip Reverse Bitcoin's Recent Gains

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 02. 22:59

First Mover Asia: Fed Fears and Pelosi Taiwan Trip Reverse Bitcoin's Recent Gains The mood in crypto markets had turned sunnier last week, but now any bright hopes for a strong rally are fading. PLUS: The NFT market just isn't what it used to be.

MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Maximalist CEO Saylor Hands Job to Deputy, Takes Executive Chairman Role

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 02. 21:34

MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Maximalist CEO Saylor Hands Job to Deputy, Takes Executive Chairman Role Phuong Le, who had previously served as the company's president, CFO and COO, will become the new CEO.

Broker Robinhood Slashing Nearly One-Quarter of Workforce

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 02. 21:19

Broker Robinhood Slashing Nearly One-Quarter of Workforce Robinhood's job cuts come after the brokerage slashed 9% of its headcount in April to streamline costs and combat the market rout.

El desarrollo en Web3 continúa siendo fuerte a pesar de la recesión cripto

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 02. 20:57

El desarrollo en Web3 continúa siendo fuerte a pesar de la recesión cripto El fondo de capital de riesgo Telstra Ventures analizó la actividad de los desarrolladores a través de las blockchains de Ethereum, Solana y Bitcoin.

Ethereum Developers Address Potential Glitch Ahead of the Merge

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 02. 20:49

Ethereum Developers Address Potential Glitch Ahead of the Merge The chance of an MEV-boost failure is slim, but contingencies should ensure that the Merge still happens smoothly.

MicroStrategy Reports $918M Impairment Charge on Bitcoin Holdings in Q2

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 02. 20:44

MicroStrategy Reports $918M Impairment Charge on Bitcoin Holdings in Q2 The software firm owns 129,699 bitcoins worth approximately $3 billion.

The Smart Contract Platform Sector Explained

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 02. 20:32

The Smart Contract Platform Sector Explained Smart contracts are programs stored on a blockchain that run when predetermined conditions are met. They automate the execution of an agreement without an intermediary.

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Wavers in Narrow Range as Cryptos Trade Weaker

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 02. 20:31

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Wavers in Narrow Range as Cryptos Trade Weaker Investors appear uncertain on market direction.

MicroStrategy Replaces Saylor as CEO With Company's President, Saylor to Become Executive Chairman

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 02. 20:17

MicroStrategy Replaces Saylor as CEO With Company's President, Saylor to Become Executive Chairman Phuong Le, who had previously served as the company's president, CFO and COO, will become the new CEO.

Here’s How $200M in Crypto Was Drained From Nomad Protocol, According to a Security Expert

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 02. 19:44

Here’s How $200M in Crypto Was Drained From Nomad Protocol, According to a Security Expert Halborn Chief Information Security Officer Steven Walbroehl joined CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” to discuss how Nomad’s bridge lost $200 million in less than 24 hours.

Web3 Development Remains Strong Despite Crypto Downturn: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 02. 17:23

Web3 Development Remains Strong Despite Crypto Downturn: Report Venture capital firm Telstra Ventures measured developer activity across the Ethereum, Solana and Bitcoin blockchains.

As China Miner Contests Ethereum Merge, BitMEX Offers Strategy on Potential 'ETHPoW' Split

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 02. 17:19

As China Miner Contests Ethereum Merge, BitMEX Offers Strategy on Potential 'ETHPoW' Split BitMEX analysts have penned a blog post arguing that a threatened fork from the Ethereum blockchain might generate some interest from market participants.

Crypto Exchange BitMEX Offers Strategy on Potential 'ETHPoW' Split as China Miner Contests Ethereum Merge

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 02. 17:19

Crypto Exchange BitMEX Offers Strategy on Potential 'ETHPoW' Split as China Miner Contests Ethereum Merge BitMEX analysts have penned a blog post arguing that a threatened fork from the Ethereum blockchain might generate some interest from market participants.

To Unplug or Double Down? Crypto Mining in Crypto Winter

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 02. 16:40

To Unplug or Double Down? Crypto Mining in Crypto Winter Tough market conditions are forcing miners into tough decisions. Jeff Wilser checks in with Econoalchemist, a long-time pseudonymous miner.

NFT Exchange Magic Eden Expands to Ethereum

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 02. 16:03

NFT Exchange Magic Eden Expands to Ethereum The leading Solana-based NFT platform is taking a swing at Ethereum’s top heavy NFT ecosystem, which has been dominated by rival marketplace OpenSea.

Bits Crypto Raises $1.2M to Facilitate Gradual Investments in Crypto

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 02. 16:00

Bits Crypto Raises $1.2M to Facilitate Gradual Investments in Crypto The round was led by HOF Capital, the firm that previously invested in MoonPay, Stripe and Kraken.

Protocolo puente Nomad pierde $200 millones tras un ciberataque

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 02. 15:56

Protocolo puente Nomad pierde $200 millones tras un ciberataque El exploit hace cuestionar nuevamente la seguridad de los tokens cross-chain.

Crypto Exchange Zipmex to Allow Users to Withdraw Some Tokens

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 02. 15:33

Crypto Exchange Zipmex to Allow Users to Withdraw Some Tokens Singapore-based crypto exchange Zipmex is to release solana, cardano and XRP tokens to users' wallets over the coming days after it blocked customers from direct custody of their coins last month.

Ether's Failure to Break Through 100-Day Price Average Clouds Bullish Outlook

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 02. 15:26

Ether's Failure to Break Through 100-Day Price Average Clouds Bullish Outlook Ether's trajectory is suddenly in doubt after it failed to push past a key technical threshold on price charts.

Crypto Intelligence Firm Messari Acquires Web3’s Version of Crunchbase

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 02. 14:57

Crypto Intelligence Firm Messari Acquires Web3’s Version of Crunchbase Dove Metrics, a provider of crypto fundraising data, was picked up for undisclosed financial terms.

First Mover Americas: BTC, ETH Drop Amid Geopolitical Tensions

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 02. 14:04

First Mover Americas: BTC, ETH Drop Amid Geopolitical Tensions The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 2, 2022.

Ankr Introduces Token-Staking Tool Kits for Yield-Hunting Communities

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 02. 14:00

Ankr Introduces Token-Staking Tool Kits for Yield-Hunting Communities The toolkits will initially be offered on Ethereum, Polygon, BNB Chain, Avalanche and Fantom networks.

Lending Platform Vires.Finance Gets Go-Ahead to Implement Repayment Plan Amid Liquidity Crisis

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 02. 14:00

Lending Platform Vires.Finance Gets Go-Ahead to Implement Repayment Plan Amid Liquidity Crisis Waves governance token holders have voted to give investors a choice between moving forward with withdrawal requests or waiting until market conditions improve.

Lending Platform Vires.Finance Gets Go-Ahead for Repayment Plan

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 02. 14:00

Lending Platform Vires.Finance Gets Go-Ahead for Repayment Plan Waves governance token holders have voted to give investors a choice between moving forward with withdrawal requests or waiting until market conditions improve.

Bitcoin Brokerage River Financial Drops Fees for Recurring Trades

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 02. 13:51

Bitcoin Brokerage River Financial Drops Fees for Recurring Trades Crypto exchange Binance recently announced zero-fee bitcoin trades on its platform.

Deepak Chopra-Involved DAO Project Taps Coinshift for Treasury Management

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 02. 13:40

Deepak Chopra-Involved DAO Project Taps Coinshift for Treasury Management The crowdfunding service aims to bring DAO tooling to non-crypto savvy agents of change.

Robinhood's Crypto Division Fined $30M by New York Financial Regulator

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 02. 13:15

Robinhood's Crypto Division Fined $30M by New York Financial Regulator The online broker said last year that it expected the fine following a 2020 investigation.

NFT Exchange Magic Eden Expands to Ethereum

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 02. 13:00

NFT Exchange Magic Eden Expands to Ethereum The leading Solana-based NFT platform is taking a swing at Ethereum’s top heavy NFT ecosystem, which has been dominated by rival marketplace OpenSea.

Crypto Exchange Luno Wins Regulator Registration in France

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 02. 12:59

Crypto Exchange Luno Wins Regulator Registration in France Cryptocurrency exchange Luno has been given digital asset service provider (DASP) registration in France by the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF).

Bitcoin, Stablecoins Can’t Solve Global Payment Woes, ECB Study Says

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 02. 12:41

Bitcoin, Stablecoins Can’t Solve Global Payment Woes, ECB Study Says A senior central banker reckons state backed digital currencies are a better bet to make cross-border transactions quicker and cheaper – or just stitching together existing networks

Bitcoin, Stablecoins the Worst Options for Cross-Border Payments, ECB Study Says

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 02. 12:41

Bitcoin, Stablecoins the Worst Options for Cross-Border Payments, ECB Study Says A senior central banker reckons state backed digital currencies are a better bet to make cross-border transactions quicker and cheaper – or just stitching together existing networks

Singapore's Central Bank to Consult Public for Stablecoin Regulations

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 02. 12:27

Singapore's Central Bank to Consult Public for Stablecoin Regulations The MAS is reviewing a regulatory regime targeting risks involving stablecoins, the minister in charge of the bank said.

Singapore's Central Bank to Consult Public on Stablecoin Regulations

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 02. 12:27

Singapore's Central Bank to Consult Public on Stablecoin Regulations The MAS is reviewing a regulatory regime targeting risks involving stablecoins, the minister in charge of the bank said.

Sygnum Bank Expands Staking to Cardano

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2022. Aug. 02. 12:01

Sygnum Bank Expands Staking to Cardano Digital asset bank Sygnum has expanded its staking portfolio to the Cardano blockchain's native token ADA.

Aave Wallet Activity Reaches 2022 High on GHO Stablecoin Decision

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2022. Aug. 02. 11:16

Aave Wallet Activity Reaches 2022 High on GHO Stablecoin Decision The protocol's native aave tokens have seen volatile trading over the past week ahead of the introduction of the yield-generating stablecoin.

Hedge Fund Manager Steve Cohen Exits Crypto Trading Firm Radkl: Report

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2022. Aug. 02. 11:12

Hedge Fund Manager Steve Cohen Exits Crypto Trading Firm Radkl: Report Hedge fund manager Steve Cohen has existed his investment in crypto trading firm Radkl, according to a report by Bloomberg Tuesday citing a spokesperson for the company.

Bitcoin, Ether Slump as Pelosi's Taiwan Trip Weakens Risk Sentiment

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2022. Aug. 02. 08:48

Bitcoin, Ether Slump as Pelosi's Taiwan Trip Weakens Risk Sentiment "There will be serious consequences if Pelosi visits Taiwan, China's foreign ministry spokesperson said Monday.

Bitcoin, Ether Slump as US House Speaker Pelosi's Taiwan Trip Weakens Risk Sentiment

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 02. 08:48

Bitcoin, Ether Slump as US House Speaker Pelosi's Taiwan Trip Weakens Risk Sentiment "There will be serious consequences if Pelosi visits Taiwan," China's foreign ministry spokesperson said Monday.

Nomad Bridge Drained of Nearly $200 million in Exploit

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2022. Aug. 02. 03:35

Nomad Bridge Drained of Nearly $200 million in Exploit The exploit calls the security of cross-chain token bridges into question once again.

Nomad Bridge Drained of Nearly $200M in Exploit

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 02. 03:35

Nomad Bridge Drained of Nearly $200M in Exploit The exploit calls the security of cross-chain token bridges into question once again.

Crypto Bridge Nomad Drained of Nearly $200M in Exploit

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 02. 03:35

Crypto Bridge Nomad Drained of Nearly $200M in Exploit The exploit calls the security of cross-chain token bridges into question once again.

Marathon Doubles Loan Borrowing Capacity to $200M as Mining Rigs Sit Idle

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2022. Aug. 02. 02:37

Marathon Doubles Loan Borrowing Capacity to $200M as Mining Rigs Sit Idle The firm doubled its credit from the bank, while the miner's operations are facing severe downtime and delays.

Nomad Hacked, $45M Stolen So Far: Report

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2022. Aug. 02. 01:16

Nomad Hacked, $45M Stolen So Far: Report The cross-chain messaging protocol said it's aware of the situation and is investigating.

Crypto Bridge Nomad Hacked, $45M Stolen So Far: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 02. 01:16

Crypto Bridge Nomad Hacked, $45M Stolen So Far: Report The cross-chain messaging protocol said it's aware of the situation and is investigating.

First Mover Asia: Was the Metaverse All Just a Dream?

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 01. 23:30

First Mover Asia: Was the Metaverse All Just a Dream? Bitcoin has fallen for four straight days, but the (small-ish) scope of the price decline offers a reminder of how listless digital-asset markets have suddenly become. Sam Reynolds tots up the losses on metaverse-related tokens.

Marathon Doubles Loan Borrowing Capacity to $200M as Mining Rigs Sit Idle

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2022. Aug. 01. 23:05

Marathon Doubles Loan Borrowing Capacity to $200M as Mining Rigs Sit Idle The firm doubled its credit from the bank, while the miner's operations are facing severe downtime and delays.

2 California Men Sentenced to Prison for $1.9M Crypto Grift

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 01. 21:16

2 California Men Sentenced to Prison for $1.9M Crypto Grift Two Orange County, California men were sentenced to prison on Monday for operating a cryptocurrency scam that swindled over 2,000 investors out of a collective $1.9 million, according to the Department of Justice.

Celsius Custody Clients Band Together, Tap Lawyer to Reclaim $180M

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 01. 21:15

Celsius Custody Clients Band Together, Tap Lawyer to Reclaim $180M Custody account holders, who represent 4% of the assets locked up at the bankrupt crypto lender, hired Kyle J. Ortiz of Togut, Segal & Segal.

Celsius Network Custody Clients Tap Lawyer to Reclaim $180M

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 01. 21:15

Celsius Network Custody Clients Tap Lawyer to Reclaim $180M Custody account holders, who represent 4% of the assets locked up at the bankrupt crypto lender, hired Kyle J. Ortiz of Togut, Segal & Segal.

Why the Crypto Industry Must Now Come to Its Own Defense

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 01. 20:39

Why the Crypto Industry Must Now Come to Its Own Defense Cryptocurrency adversaries have used the decline in prices as an opportunity to ratchet up their criticism of digital assets.

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Starts the Month in Negative Territory

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 01. 20:28

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Starts the Month in Negative Territory BTC gives back a bit of last week’s gain on reduced volume.

Ethereum After the Merge: What Comes Next?

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 01. 20:27

Ethereum After the Merge: What Comes Next? Post Merge, the Surge, the Verge, the Purge and the Splurge will continue to make Ethereum's proof-of-stake blockchain more scalable and secure.

Compañía dueña de Socios.com invierte $100M en el desarrollo Web3 del FC Barcelona

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 01. 20:15

Compañía dueña de Socios.com invierte $100M en el desarrollo Web3 del FC Barcelona Chiliz ha adquirido una participación de 24,5% en Barca Studios, el área de contenido digital del gigante del fútbol.

Coinbase Prime Adds Ethereum Staking for US Institutional Clients

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 01. 19:57

Coinbase Prime Adds Ethereum Staking for US Institutional Clients The product offers another entry point for financial institutions eager to delve into crypto but unsure of how best to do it.

Ether supera por primera vez a bitcoin en el mercado de opciones

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 01. 17:51

Ether supera por primera vez a bitcoin en el mercado de opciones La relación put-call de ether ha caído a un mínimo anual, lo que indica un impulso alcista, dijo Luuk Strijers de Deribit.

Crypto Exchange Huobi Now Able to Operate in Australia

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 01. 17:24

Crypto Exchange Huobi Now Able to Operate in Australia Huobi has received a registration with the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre.

July Marks Strongest Month of Crypto Fund Inflows This Year: CoinShares

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 01. 17:24

July Marks Strongest Month of Crypto Fund Inflows This Year: CoinShares Digital-asset investment products saw inflows totaling $474 million last month, nearly reversing June’s $481 million of outflows.

CryptoPunks’ Floor Price Surges 10% Following Tiffany & Co. Collaboration News

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 01. 17:21

CryptoPunks’ Floor Price Surges 10% Following Tiffany & Co. Collaboration News The collection has seen over $2.3 million in sales since Sunday’s partnership announcement, a 2,200% increase.

SEC Slaps Founders, Promoters of Alleged Ponzi Scheme Forsage With Fraud Charges

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 01. 17:12

SEC Slaps Founders, Promoters of Alleged Ponzi Scheme Forsage With Fraud Charges The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged 11 people tied to the alleged $300 million crypto Ponzi scheme Forsage with fraud on Monday.

Binance.US to Delist AMP Following SEC Claim That It’s a Security

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 01. 16:43

Binance.US to Delist AMP Following SEC Claim That It’s a Security The move will be effective on August 15.

Binance.US to Delist AMP After SEC Claim That the Token Is a Security

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 01. 16:43

Binance.US to Delist AMP After SEC Claim That the Token Is a Security The move will be effective on August 15.

Socios Owner Invests $100M in FC Barcelona's Web3 Efforts

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 01. 15:26

Socios Owner Invests $100M in FC Barcelona's Web3 Efforts The owner of soccer fan rewards platform Socios.com has invested $100 million in FC Barcelona's efforts in non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and metaverse projects.

First Mover Americas: BTC Retreats From Weekend High of $24K, ETH Options Open Interest Surpasses BTC's on Deribit

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 01. 14:34

First Mover Americas: BTC Retreats From Weekend High of $24K, ETH Options Open Interest Surpasses BTC's on Deribit The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 1, 2022.

OneOf NFT Platform Adds American Express as Backer in $8.4M Round

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2022. Aug. 01. 14:17

OneOf NFT Platform Adds American Express as Backer in $8.4M Round Amex will give exclusive OneOf tokens to cardholders attending a pop-up event in Turkey.

Troubled Crypto Lender Vauld Granted 3-Month Moratorium by Singapore High Court: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 01. 12:49

Troubled Crypto Lender Vauld Granted 3-Month Moratorium by Singapore High Court: Report Asian crypto lender Vauld has been granted a three-month moratorium by the Singapore High Court to continue to explore its options.

Ether Flips Bitcoin in Options Market for the First Time

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 01. 12:27

Ether Flips Bitcoin in Options Market for the First Time Ether's put-call ratio has dipped to a yearly low, indicating bullish momentum, Deribit's Luuk Strijers said.

Craig Wright v Peter McCormack: Wright Put Forward 'False Evidence,' Will Receive Damages of £1

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 01. 12:26

Craig Wright v Peter McCormack: Wright Put Forward 'False Evidence,' Will Receive Damages of £1 A judge has ruled that Dr Craig Wright, the Australian scientist who claims to be Bitcoin inventor Satoshi Nakamoto, advanced false evidence in his defamatory case against YouTuber Peter McCormack.

Craig Wright v. Peter McCormack: Wright Put Forward 'False Evidence,' Will Receive Damages of One British pound

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 01. 12:26

Craig Wright v. Peter McCormack: Wright Put Forward 'False Evidence,' Will Receive Damages of One British pound A judge has ruled that Dr Craig Wright, the Australian scientist who claims to be Bitcoin inventor Satoshi Nakamoto, advanced false evidence in his defamatory case against YouTuber Peter McCormack.

BofA Says Ethereum Needs Scalability Improvements to Hold Its Market Position

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 01. 11:01

BofA Says Ethereum Needs Scalability Improvements to Hold Its Market Position Binance Smart Chain, Tron, Avalanche and Solana have taken market share from Ethereum due to their PoS consensus mechanisms and greater scalability.

UK Crypto Investors Should Limit Holdings, Financial Regulator Says

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 01. 10:36

UK Crypto Investors Should Limit Holdings, Financial Regulator Says The crypto crash only hardened the Financial Conduct Authority’s determination to act, and it will now ban refer-a-friend bonuses.

Hardware Wallet Maker Ledger in Talks to Raise Additional $100M: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 01. 09:46

Hardware Wallet Maker Ledger in Talks to Raise Additional $100M: Report Hardware wallet maker Ledger is seeking an additional $100 million in investment following its mammoth $380 million Series C funding last year, Bloomberg reported Monday.

Bitcoin Trades Cautiously Even as Real Yield, Dollar Support Bullish Stance

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 01. 09:21

Bitcoin Trades Cautiously Even as Real Yield, Dollar Support Bullish Stance The U.S. 10-year real yield has dropped 46 basis points in two weeks, offering bullish cues to risk assets, including bitcoin.

Aave Passes Proposal for Yield Generating Stablecoin GHO

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 01. 07:23

Aave Passes Proposal for Yield Generating Stablecoin GHO The fully collateralized stablecoin is native to the Aave ecosystem and will be initially available on the Ethereum network.

Aave Passes Proposal for Yield-Generating Stablecoin GHO

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 01. 07:23

Aave Passes Proposal for Yield-Generating Stablecoin GHO The fully collateralized stablecoin is native to the Aave ecosystem and will be initially available on the Ethereum network.

Binance Compliance Officer: KYC Cost Exchange ‘Billions in Revenue’

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 01. 00:42

Binance Compliance Officer: KYC Cost Exchange ‘Billions in Revenue’ Three Binance compliance officers give a fiery response to allegations of illicit activity, sanctions evasion and darknet links.

Binance Investigations Officer: AML Cost Exchange ‘Billions in Revenue’

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 01. 00:42

Binance Investigations Officer: AML Cost Exchange ‘Billions in Revenue’ Three Binance compliance officers give a fiery response to allegations of illicit activity, sanctions evasion and darknet links.

Jewelry Brand Tiffany and Co. Unveils $50K CryptoPunk Necklaces

CoinDesk

2022. Aug. 01. 00:09

Jewelry Brand Tiffany and Co. Unveils $50K CryptoPunk Necklaces The collection of diamond-encrusted pendants is exclusively available for CryptoPunk owners to purchase and limited to 250 editions.