As Sam Bankman-Fried Fraud Trial Nears Close, a Terse Judge Sets Jury Instructions

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2023. Oct. 31. 21:20

As Sam Bankman-Fried Fraud Trial Nears Close, a Terse Judge Sets Jury Instructions Bankman-Fried completed his testimony Tuesday, concluding the presentation of evidence from both sides in the Justice Department's case against the FTX founder.

Bitcoin Saw 27% October Surge as Traders 'Panic Bought' Amid Bitcoin ETF Enthusiasm. Is $40,000 Next?

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2023. Oct. 31. 21:00

Bitcoin Saw 27% October Surge as Traders 'Panic Bought' Amid Bitcoin ETF Enthusiasm. Is $40,000 Next? The boredom ended in October as cryptocurrency prices zoomed higher, with the biggest of them all, bitcoin [BTC], posting the strongest monthly rally since January as investors were abuzz with optimism that bitcoin ETFs will soon get approved in the U.S.

AI-Related Tokens Stumble After White House Executive Order

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2023. Oct. 31. 20:47

AI-Related Tokens Stumble After White House Executive Order Issued Monday, President Biden's executive order is aimed at potential threats posed by artificial intelligence, but critics of the White House action wonder if innovation could be stifled.

U.S. SEC Messed Up in Handling Contentious Crypto Accounting Bulletin: GAO

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2023. Oct. 31. 19:11

U.S. SEC Messed Up in Handling Contentious Crypto Accounting Bulletin: GAO The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was out of bounds when it issued its controversial "Staff Accounting Bulletin 121," according to the Government Accountability Office (GAO). The 2022 guidance, which the industry says threatens crypto investors' ability to find safe harbors for their assets, should have been treated as a formal rule, the GAO concluded in a report issued on Tuesday.

Circle Curbs Stablecoin Minting for Retail Users, Moving Closer to Tether's Practice

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2023. Oct. 31. 18:11

Circle Curbs Stablecoin Minting for Retail Users, Moving Closer to Tether's Practice USDC issuer Circle Internet Financial said it is curbing support for individual consumer accounts to mint stablecoins, with currently only accepting qualified institutional clients.

Tether Reports $3.2B Excess Reserves, but Lags in Reducing Secured Loans

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2023. Oct. 31. 16:32

Tether Reports $3.2B Excess Reserves, but Lags in Reducing Secured Loans Tether reported $3.2 billion of excess reserves backing the value of its stablecoins including USDT, according to its Q3 attestation released Wednesday.

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Might Have Trading Support of Heavyweights Like Jane Street, Jump and Virtu: Source

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2023. Oct. 31. 15:57

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Might Have Trading Support of Heavyweights Like Jane Street, Jump and Virtu: Source Amid the crypto crackdown, a BTC ETF, if approved, would open a new pathway for U.S.-based firms to get a piece of the crypto action – in a way that plays to their conventional strengths.

Coinbase-Backed Advocacy Group Enlists Crypto Masses, Raises $2M From 80,000

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2023. Oct. 31. 15:00

Coinbase-Backed Advocacy Group Enlists Crypto Masses, Raises $2M From 80,000 A Coinbase (COIN) effort to drum up a cross-country swell of amateur crypto advocates – the nonprofit Stand With Crypto – has paid off with a surge of more than 100,000 individuals getting involved in the opening weeks, organizers say.

Celestia Airdrops TIA Token as Network Goes Live, Claims Start of 'Modular Era'

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2023. Oct. 31. 14:37

Celestia Airdrops TIA Token as Network Goes Live, Claims Start of 'Modular Era' Celestia's mainnet beta is live following the issuance of its native token, TIA.

LIVE: Sam Bankman-Fried Retakes Stand After Rough Cross-Ex in FTX Fraud Trial

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2023. Oct. 31. 14:30

LIVE: Sam Bankman-Fried Retakes Stand After Rough Cross-Ex in FTX Fraud Trial Sam Bankman-Fried is set to testify for a fourth and likely final day in his ongoing trial.

LIVE: Sam Bankman-Fried Again Blames Underlings for Alameda's Woes in FTX Trial

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2023. Oct. 31. 14:30

LIVE: Sam Bankman-Fried Again Blames Underlings for Alameda's Woes in FTX Trial "So, it's your testimony that your supervisees told you to stop asking questions?" asked a prosecutor. "Did you call in your lieutenants and ask 'who spent $8 billion?'"

Sam Bankman-Fried Again Blames Underlings for Woes as FTX Founder Wraps Up Testimony

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2023. Oct. 31. 14:30

Sam Bankman-Fried Again Blames Underlings for Woes as FTX Founder Wraps Up Testimony "So, it's your testimony that your supervisees told you to stop asking questions?" asked a prosecutor. "Did you call in your lieutenants and ask 'who spent $8 billion?'"

Sam Bankman-Fried Needs Better Answers on the Stand

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2023. Oct. 31. 13:30

Sam Bankman-Fried Needs Better Answers on the Stand There was a moment on Monday where an assistant U.S. attorney needed to ask FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried if he was the chairman and sole board member of Alameda Research, while showing him a document that he signed, which literally identified him as the chairman and sole board member. And Sam's response was he did not intend to be, which curiously enough, was not the question actually asked.

Blockchain Startup Etherfuse Rolls Out Tokenized Bonds in Mexico Targeting Retail Investors

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2023. Oct. 31. 13:08

Blockchain Startup Etherfuse Rolls Out Tokenized Bonds in Mexico Targeting Retail Investors The company is targeting the second-largest and most liquid bond market in LatAm.

Drawbacks of Stablecoin Cross-Border Use Outweigh Benefits: Global Payments Watchdog

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2023. Oct. 31. 12:56

Drawbacks of Stablecoin Cross-Border Use Outweigh Benefits: Global Payments Watchdog Existing stablecoins aren't fully compliant with relevant regulatory requirements, a report by the Committee on Payment and Market Infrastructures said.

First Mover Americas: Solana’s SOL Gains 50% in October

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2023. Oct. 31. 12:16

First Mover Americas: Solana’s SOL Gains 50% in October The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Oct. 31, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: Solana’s SOL Gains 50% in October, Adding $6 Billion to Market Cap

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2023. Oct. 31. 12:16

First Mover Americas: Solana’s SOL Gains 50% in October, Adding $6 Billion to Market Cap The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Oct. 31, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Bitcoin's 'Triangular Consolidation' Is Bullish: Technical Analysis

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2023. Oct. 31. 11:05

Bitcoin's 'Triangular Consolidation' Is Bullish: Technical Analysis Such consolidations generally end with an upward breakout, one observer said.

Daniel Shin Blames Terraform Collapse on Do Kwon's Management: Report

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2023. Oct. 31. 10:52

Daniel Shin Blames Terraform Collapse on Do Kwon's  Management: Report Shin is attempting to distance himself from Terra and Kwon as he faces trial in South Korea.

Spain Brings Forward MiCA Crypto Rules by Six Months After EU Pressure

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2023. Oct. 31. 10:00

Spain Brings Forward MiCA Crypto Rules by Six Months After EU Pressure The government hopes the move, potentially affecting the likes of Binance and Coinbase, will bring greater regulatory clarity.

Bankman-Fried Had a Hairy Day in Court

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2023. Oct. 31. 10:00

Bankman-Fried Had a Hairy Day in Court An observation from sleep-deprived day 15 of Sam Bankman-Fried’s criminal trial: prosecutors embrace the inevitable outcome of male pattern baldness; defense lawyers don’t.

Crypto Market Breadth Widens, Signals Bullish Momentum

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2023. Oct. 31. 09:05

Crypto Market Breadth Widens, Signals Bullish Momentum Market breadth is a technical analysis technique that gauges the number of tokens participating in bitcoin's rally.

Quality Bitcoin Mining Stocks Offer a Good Way to Gain Exposure to the Next Bull Run: Bernstein

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2023. Oct. 31. 08:51

Quality Bitcoin Mining Stocks Offer a Good Way to Gain Exposure to the Next Bull Run: Bernstein Bernstein expects bitcoin to rise to a high of $150,000 in the 2024-2027 cycle, the report said.

Bitcoin's Heading to $150K and Quality Mining Stocks Offer a Good Way to Gain Exposure: Bernstein

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2023. Oct. 31. 08:51

Bitcoin's Heading to $150K and Quality Mining Stocks Offer a Good Way to Gain Exposure: Bernstein Bernstein expects bitcoin to rise to a high of $150,000 in the 2024-2027 cycle, the report said.

Unibot Token Hurtles 25% as Telegram Bot Exploited for $630K

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2023. Oct. 31. 06:54

Unibot Token Hurtles 25% as Telegram Bot Exploited for $630K Unibot confirmed on X that it had suffered a token approval exploit in its new order router.

Unibot Exploiter Swaps Stolen Crypto for Ether Via Tornado Cash

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2023. Oct. 31. 06:54

Unibot Exploiter Swaps Stolen Crypto for Ether Via Tornado Cash Unibot confirmed on X that it had suffered a token approval exploit in its new order router.

Bitcoin Holds Steady Above $34K After Hawkish BOJ Decision

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2023. Oct. 31. 05:55

Bitcoin Holds Steady Above $34K After Hawkish BOJ Decision The BOJ's yield curve control program has been a major source of liquidity for financial markets since 2016. Early Tuesday, the bank tweak the curve control program in what appears to be a stealth hawkish move.

Bitcoin Holds Steady Above $34K After Hawkish Bank of Japan Decision

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2023. Oct. 31. 05:55

Bitcoin Holds Steady Above $34K After Hawkish Bank of Japan Decision The BOJ's yield curve control program has been a major source of liquidity for financial markets since 2016. Early Tuesday, the bank tweak the curve control program in what appears to be a stealth hawkish move.

Sam Bankman-Fried's Defense Team Makes Last-Ditch Bid to Get 'English Law' Detail in Jury Instructions

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2023. Oct. 31. 05:07

Sam Bankman-Fried's Defense Team Makes Last-Ditch Bid to Get 'English Law' Detail in Jury Instructions A set of filings from Sam Bankman-Fried's defense team late Monday shows his attorneys still hope to clarify that English law governed FTX's terms of service – which may have implications on the fraud charges.

On Bitcoin White Paper's 15th Anniversary, Wall Street Threatens to Swallow Its One-Time Challenger

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2023. Oct. 31. 00:00

On Bitcoin White Paper's 15th Anniversary, Wall Street Threatens to Swallow Its One-Time Challenger The titans of finance are increasingly driving a space that, to many, was designed to put them out of business.

Sam Bankman-Fried's Post-Collapse Media Blitz Has Clearly Backfired

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2023. Oct. 30. 23:29

Sam Bankman-Fried's Post-Collapse Media Blitz Has Clearly Backfired The FTX founder was grilled Monday by a prosecutor, who used the many words he said to journalists after his crypto company's collapse against him.

Ethereum Has Layer 0 Power. But It Could Still Blow It

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2023. Oct. 30. 21:34

Ethereum Has Layer 0 Power. But It Could Still Blow It Before it becomes foundational infrastructure for the next stage of the internet, there are three risks that the blockchain needs to avoid, says Paul Brody, head of blockchain at EY.

Tokenized U.S. Treasury Market Grows Nearly 600% to $698M as Crypto's RWA Race Intensifies

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2023. Oct. 30. 20:11

Tokenized U.S. Treasury Market Grows Nearly 600% to $698M as Crypto's RWA Race Intensifies Tokenized versions of U.S. Treasuries grew nearly seven-fold so far in 2023 as competition between investment offerings and blockchain venues intensified.

Starknet Foundation Showers STRK Tokens on Contributors, Though They're Not Trading Yet

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2023. Oct. 30. 19:23

Starknet Foundation Showers STRK Tokens on Contributors, Though They're Not Trading Yet The foundation, formed in November 2022 after the initial developer StarkWare minted 10 billion STRK tokens, is now awarding early contributors to the Ethereum layer-2 network – even though they're locked for trading at least until next April.

Marshall Islands Further Strengthen's Law That Made DAOs Legal Entities

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2023. Oct. 30. 19:04

Marshall Islands Further Strengthen's Law That Made DAOs Legal Entities The Republic of the Marshall Islands has passed legislation that takes its already advanced law for decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) a step further.

What Will Wall Street’s Bitcoin Narrative Be?

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2023. Oct. 30. 17:51

What Will Wall Street’s Bitcoin Narrative Be? With Bitcoin ETFs round the corner, financial institutions are gearing up to promote BTC investing. The message is likely to obscure Bitcoin’s origins but could be useful for native-crypto companies, argue Dave Birnbaum and David Waugh, from Coinbits.

Do Kwon's Terraform Labs Seeks Early Court Rejection of U.S. SEC Case

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2023. Oct. 30. 16:54

Do Kwon's Terraform Labs Seeks Early Court Rejection of U.S. SEC Case Terraform Labs and its co-founder, Do Kwon, are asking a federal judge to side with them in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) fraud case, arguing that the regulator hasn't managed to prove the crypto company was offering securities.

Crypto Funds See Largest Inflow in 15 Months, With Bitcoin, Solana Leading Rally: CoinShares

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2023. Oct. 30. 16:01

Crypto Funds See Largest Inflow in 15 Months, With Bitcoin, Solana Leading Rally: CoinShares Ether-based funds continue to fall out of favor, with outflows for the year now totaling $125 million.

OKX Latest Proof of Reserves Shows Exchange Over-collateralized

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2023. Oct. 30. 16:00

OKX Latest Proof of Reserves Shows Exchange Over-collateralized The latest proof of reserves shows that the exchange is 103% collateralized with bitcoin, ether, and USDT.

LastPass Hack Victims Lose $4.4M in a Single Day

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2023. Oct. 30. 15:04

LastPass Hack Victims Lose $4.4M in a Single Day Hackers siphoned a total of $4.4 million in crypto from at least 25 LastPass users on Oct. 25, according to blockchain analyst ZachXBT.

Celestia's TIA Token Trades at $3.15 on Futures Market Ahead of Airdrop

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2023. Oct. 30. 14:41

Celestia's TIA Token Trades at $3.15 on Futures Market Ahead of Airdrop TIA, the native token of modular blockchain network Celestia, is trading at $3.15 on decentralized derivatives exchange Helix ahead being issued later this week.

LIVE: Sam Bankman-Fried Takes the Stand for a Third Day in FTX Fraud Trial

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2023. Oct. 30. 13:52

LIVE: Sam Bankman-Fried Takes the Stand for a Third Day in FTX Fraud Trial Sam Bankman-Fried will continue his defense Monday against allegations he committed fraud and conspired to commit other forms of fraud in operating FTX and Alameda Research.

LIVE: Sam Bankman-Fried Tells Jury 'Run on the Bank' Felled FTX

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2023. Oct. 30. 13:52

LIVE: Sam Bankman-Fried Tells Jury 'Run on the Bank' Felled FTX Sam Bankman-Fried will continue his defense Monday against allegations he committed fraud and conspired to commit other forms of fraud in operating FTX and Alameda Research.

LIVE: Sam Bankman-Fried Grilled by Prosecutor, Who Points Out Contradictions in His Testimony

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2023. Oct. 30. 13:52

LIVE: Sam Bankman-Fried Grilled by Prosecutor, Who Points Out Contradictions in His Testimony Assistant U.S. Attorney Danielle Sassoon repeatedly cornered the FTX founder on his public statements about his involvement with his affiliated trading firm Alameda and the safety of exchange customer assets.

Sam Bankman-Fried Grilled by Prosecutor, Who Points Out Contradictions in His Testimony

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2023. Oct. 30. 13:52

Sam Bankman-Fried Grilled by Prosecutor, Who Points Out Contradictions in His Testimony Assistant U.S. Attorney Danielle Sassoon repeatedly cornered the FTX founder on his public statements about his involvement with his affiliated trading firm Alameda and the safety of exchange customer assets.

Animoca Brands Courts $50M Investment From Saudi Arabia's NEOM

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2023. Oct. 30. 13:05

Animoca Brands Courts $50M Investment From Saudi Arabia's NEOM Animoca will build Web3 service capabilities with global commercial application alongside NEOM to support its aspirations as a futuristic tech hub.

Protocol Village: Bril Finance to Integrate Tool Into PancakeSwap

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2023. Oct. 30. 13:01

Protocol Village: Bril Finance to Integrate Tool Into PancakeSwap The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the week of Oct. 16-22, with live updates throughout.

Bitcoin Shows no Signs of Overheating, Despite Doubling This Year

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2023. Oct. 30. 12:45

Bitcoin Shows no Signs of Overheating, Despite Doubling This Year Bitcoin has doubled this year. The bullish trend may continue unabated as key indicator shows no signs of overheating, according to IntoTheBlock.

Bitcoin Shows No Signs of Overheating, Despite Doubling This Year: Analysis

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2023. Oct. 30. 12:45

Bitcoin Shows No Signs of Overheating, Despite Doubling This Year: Analysis Bitcoin has doubled this year. The bullish trend may continue unabated as key indicator shows no signs of overheating, according to IntoTheBlock.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Ticks Along Above $34K

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2023. Oct. 30. 12:25

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Ticks Along Above $34K The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 30, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Retail CBDC Could Add Unique Value, but Further Investigation Is Needed, Hong Kong Central Bank Says

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2023. Oct. 30. 12:23

Retail CBDC Could Add Unique Value, but Further Investigation Is Needed, Hong Kong Central Bank Says A retail central bank digital currency could add unique value to the existing payments ecosystem and enable new types of economic transactions, but further investigation is needed, Hong Kong's central bank said.

DeFi Market Recovers From 30-Month Low as Volume Hits Highest Point Since March

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2023. Oct. 30. 12:10

DeFi Market Recovers From 30-Month Low as Volume Hits Highest Point Since March The total value of all assets locked on decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols has surged to a three-month high of $42 billion after being at its lowest point since February 2021 just two weeks ago.

Crypto Exchange Linked to 3AC Founders Drops Lawsuit Against Mike Dudas

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2023. Oct. 30. 11:02

Crypto Exchange Linked to 3AC Founders Drops Lawsuit Against Mike Dudas OPNX voluntarily dropped its defamation suit against the venture investor and crypto personality.

Singapore, Japan, UK, Swiss Regulators Plan Asset Tokenization Pilots

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2023. Oct. 30. 10:43

Singapore, Japan, UK, Swiss Regulators Plan Asset Tokenization Pilots Project Guardian seeks to advance digital asset tokenization pilots in fixed income, foreign exchange and asset management products.

Singapore, Japan, U.K., Swiss Regulators Plan Asset Tokenization Pilots

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2023. Oct. 30. 10:43

Singapore, Japan, U.K., Swiss Regulators Plan Asset Tokenization Pilots Project Guardian seeks to advance digital asset tokenization pilots in fixed income, foreign exchange and asset management products.

Sam Bankman-Fried Implied His Friends Lied About His Role in FTX's Collapse

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2023. Oct. 30. 10:00

Sam Bankman-Fried Implied His Friends Lied About His Role in FTX's Collapse Sam didn't do it. He didn't defraud anyone, he didn't steal customer funds – he just built a company which "turned out basically the opposite" of the product he envisioned when he founded FTX: "A lot of people got hurt – customers, employees – and the company ended up in bankruptcy." At least, that's his story.

UK Publishes Final Proposals for Crypto, Stablecoin Regulation

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2023. Oct. 30. 09:37

UK Publishes Final Proposals for Crypto, Stablecoin Regulation The U.K. government published its final proposed rules for crypto and stablecoins on Monday.

U.K. Publishes Final Proposals for Crypto, Stablecoin Regulation

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2023. Oct. 30. 09:37

U.K. Publishes Final Proposals for Crypto, Stablecoin Regulation The U.K. government published its final proposed rules for crypto and stablecoins on Monday.

Bitcoin Whales Take Charge as Number of $100K Transactions Surge

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2023. Oct. 30. 09:27

Bitcoin Whales Take Charge as Number of $100K Transactions Surge The number of transactions of over $100,000 processed on the Bitcoin blockchain rose to a new year-to-date high last week.

CME on the Cusp of Replacing Binance as Top Bitcoin Futures Exchange

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2023. Oct. 30. 06:19

CME on the Cusp of Replacing Binance as Top Bitcoin Futures Exchange With a notional open interest (OI) of $3.54 billion, CME is now the second-largest bitcoin futures exchange.

Thailand’s Kasikorn Bank Buys Majority Stake in Satang Crypto Exchange for $103M

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2023. Oct. 30. 05:32

Thailand’s Kasikorn Bank Buys Majority Stake in Satang Crypto Exchange for $103M The move continues a trend of Thailand's major traditional financial institutions moving into crypto.

Sam Bankman-Fried Started Buying Solana's SOL at 20 Cents Using 'Alameda Profits,' He Says at His Trial

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2023. Oct. 27. 18:43

Sam Bankman-Fried Started Buying Solana's SOL at 20 Cents Using 'Alameda Profits,' He Says at His Trial "I believed the funds came from Alameda’s operating profits" as well as third-party lenders, he testified Friday at his fraud and conspiracy trial.

Protocol Village: New DYdX Chain to Use DYDX for Staking, Pay Out Fees in USDC

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2023. Oct. 27. 18:01

Protocol Village: New DYdX Chain to Use DYDX for Staking, Pay Out Fees in USDC The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the week of Oct. 16-22, with live updates throughout.

Bitcoin's 14% Weekly Gain Signals 'End of an Era' as Big Tech Dumps, Analyst Says

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2023. Oct. 27. 17:54

Bitcoin's 14% Weekly Gain Signals 'End of an Era' as Big Tech Dumps, Analyst Says Bitcoin's advance this week coupled with gains across all digital asset sectors, highlighting the breadth of the crypto rally.

Gemini Sues Bankrupt Lender Genesis, Its Former Partner, Over $1.6B Worth of GBTC

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2023. Oct. 27. 16:20

Gemini Sues Bankrupt Lender Genesis, Its Former Partner, Over $1.6B Worth of GBTC Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has sued lending firm Genesis Global over 60 million GBTC shares that were pledged as collateral for Gemini's Earn users.

Protocol Village: Neo to Develop EVM-Compatible Sidechain

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2023. Oct. 27. 15:57

Protocol Village: Neo to Develop EVM-Compatible Sidechain The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the week of Oct. 16-22, with live updates throughout.

Crypto Miners Lobby U.S. Lawmakers to Counter Environmental 'Misunderstanding'

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2023. Oct. 27. 15:51

Crypto Miners Lobby U.S. Lawmakers to Counter Environmental 'Misunderstanding' When crypto mining is discussed in the U.S. Congress, it's often tied to claims that mining operations are environmental parasites, sapping finite energy resources. But representatives of that sector flooded offices on Capitol Hill this week to argue their businesses can help stabilize the power grid, tie into renewable resources and foster domestic technology.

Bitcoin Catches Market Cap of Elon Musk's Tesla Amid ETF-Fueled Rally, but Traders Cautious Ahead of Fed Meeting

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2023. Oct. 27. 15:39

Bitcoin Catches Market Cap of Elon Musk's Tesla Amid ETF-Fueled Rally, but Traders Cautious Ahead of Fed Meeting The Fed is widely expected to hold rates steady next week, but traders will be watching for signals about future policy moves.

Protocol Village: Neo to Develop EVM-Compatible Sidechain

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2023. Oct. 27. 15:26

Protocol Village: Neo to Develop EVM-Compatible Sidechain The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the week of Oct. 16-22, with live updates throughout.

Binance Founder CZ's Wealth Falls About $12B as Trading Revenue Slumps: Bloomberg

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2023. Oct. 27. 15:07

Binance Founder CZ's Wealth Falls About $12B as Trading Revenue Slumps: Bloomberg Changpeng Zhao's wealth dropped to $17.2 billion from a previous estimate of $29.1 billion.

LIVE: Sam Bankman-Fried: I Made 'Mistakes,' and 'a Lot of People Got Hurt'

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2023. Oct. 27. 13:30

LIVE: Sam Bankman-Fried: I Made 'Mistakes,' and 'a Lot of People Got Hurt' Sam Bankman-Fried is set to take the stand in his criminal fraud trial, where he'll share his story about the fall of FTX before a jury.

LIVE: Sam Bankman-Fried Tells Jurors: I Made 'Mistakes' at FTX, and 'a Lot of People Got Hurt'

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2023. Oct. 27. 13:30

LIVE: Sam Bankman-Fried Tells Jurors: I Made 'Mistakes' at FTX, and 'a Lot of People Got Hurt' Sam Bankman-Fried is set to take the stand in his criminal fraud trial, where he'll share his story about the fall of FTX before a jury.

LIVE: Sam Bankman-Fried Throws Caroline Ellison Under Bus in Testimony

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2023. Oct. 27. 13:30

LIVE: Sam Bankman-Fried Throws Caroline Ellison Under Bus in Testimony The former crypto billionaire's lawyer focused on trying to spin prosecutors' narrative about FTX and Alameda Research's collapse in a way more favorable to SBF.

Sam Bankman-Fried Throws Caroline Ellison Under Bus in Testimony

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2023. Oct. 27. 13:30

Sam Bankman-Fried Throws Caroline Ellison Under Bus in Testimony The former crypto billionaire's lawyer focused on trying to spin prosecutors' narrative about FTX and Alameda Research's collapse in a way more favorable to SBF.

Digital Pound Consultation Received Over 50,000 Responses, With Privacy a Major Concern

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2023. Oct. 27. 12:04

Digital Pound Consultation Received Over 50,000 Responses, With Privacy a Major Concern Many of the respondents outlined concerns around privacy, programmability and the decline of cash, Jon Cunliffe, deputy governor of the Bank of England said.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin and Ether Options Activity Hits $20B

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2023. Oct. 27. 12:02

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin and Ether Options Activity Hits $20B The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 26, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Hi's Mastercard Debit Card Adds Option to Spend Sandbox's Token SAND

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2023. Oct. 27. 11:39

Hi's Mastercard Debit Card Adds Option to Spend Sandbox's Token SAND Cardholders of the hi Debit Mastercard, a partnership between crypto payments application hi and Mastercard, can now spend Metaverse platform Sandbox’s SAND token as a currency in eligible markets.

Crypto Assets Under Management Jump to $31.7B; SOL-Based Products Rise 74%: CCData

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2023. Oct. 27. 10:52

Crypto Assets Under Management Jump to $31.7B; SOL-Based Products Rise 74%: CCData Bitcoin-based products have increased their market share to 73.3% from 70.5% amid optimism over the possible approval of a spot-price exchange-traded fund.

Craig Wright Wins U.S. Appeal in Billion-Dollar Bitcoin Dispute

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2023. Oct. 27. 10:26

Craig Wright Wins U.S. Appeal in Billion-Dollar Bitcoin Dispute A Florida jury was right to say the self-proclaimed inventor of cryptocurrency wasn't in partnership with David Kleiman when they mined bitcoin together, an appeals court ruled.

Ethereum’s Dencun Upgrade Is a Step Toward a Scalable Settlement Layer: Goldman Sachs

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2023. Oct. 27. 10:14

Ethereum’s Dencun Upgrade Is a Step Toward a Scalable Settlement Layer: Goldman Sachs The upgrade will enhance the blockchain’s scalability using rollups, will optimize gas fees and improve the network’s security, the report said.

Standard Chartered-Backed Zodia Markets Gains Registration in Ireland

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2023. Oct. 27. 10:03

Standard Chartered-Backed Zodia Markets Gains Registration in Ireland Ireland is emerging as an attractive destination for crypto firms; Coinbase designated the country as its EU hub earlier this month.

Sam Bankman-Fried’s Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

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2023. Oct. 27. 10:00

Sam Bankman-Fried’s Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day Sam Bankman-Fried began his testimony like the brilliant former golden boy from crypto’s better days. He ended the longest, strangest, most torturous day yet of his criminal trial more imperiled than ever before.

South Korean Investors Prefer Altcoins to Majors, Tron to Ethereum: DeSpread Research

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2023. Oct. 27. 09:30

South Korean Investors Prefer Altcoins to Majors, Tron to Ethereum: DeSpread Research Koreans trade differently to the rest of the world, market data shows.

Floki Pounces on Trillion Dollar RWA Narrative With New TokenFi Platform

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2023. Oct. 27. 09:02

Floki Pounces on Trillion Dollar RWA Narrative With New TokenFi Platform “The tokenization industry is projected to be a $16 trillion industry by the year 2030,” Floki lead developer ‘B’ told CoinDesk in a Telegram message

Bitcoin Surges to All-Time Highs in Turkey and Nigeria

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2023. Oct. 27. 07:49

Bitcoin Surges to All-Time Highs in Turkey and Nigeria Massive inflation and sliding purchasing power of national fiat currencies has likely boosted demand for bitcoin.

Taiwan Crypto Regulation Gets Going With First Reading of Digital Asset Bill

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2023. Oct. 27. 07:48

Taiwan Crypto Regulation Gets Going With First Reading of Digital Asset Bill The bill sets the groundwork for defining what a virtual asset is and how exchanges should operate in Taiwan.

Protocol Village: Neo to Develop EVM-Compatible Sidechain

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2023. Oct. 27. 03:00

Protocol Village: Neo to Develop EVM-Compatible Sidechain The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the week of Oct. 16-22, with live updates throughout.

Protocol Village: Horizen Launches EVM-Compatible 'EON' Sidechain on Mainnet

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2023. Oct. 26. 23:30

Protocol Village: Horizen Launches EVM-Compatible 'EON' Sidechain on Mainnet The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the week of Oct. 16-22, with live updates throughout.

Protocol Village: IoTeX Blockchain to Integrate With Solana for 'IoT-Connected Projects'

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2023. Oct. 26. 22:16

Protocol Village: IoTeX Blockchain to Integrate With Solana for 'IoT-Connected Projects' The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the week of Oct. 16-22, with live updates throughout.

Arbitrum Foundation Says 'Orbit' for Layer-3 Networks Now Ready for Mainnet

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2023. Oct. 26. 19:46

Arbitrum Foundation Says 'Orbit' for Layer-3 Networks Now Ready for Mainnet Orbit is a program for developers to spin up their own layer-3 blockchains atop Arbitrum, which in turn is the largest layer-2 network atop the Ethereum blockchain.

FTX Moves Millions Worth of LINK, MATIC, AGLD to Coinbase as Sam Bankman-Fried Testifies

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2023. Oct. 26. 19:04

FTX Moves Millions Worth of LINK, MATIC, AGLD to Coinbase as Sam Bankman-Fried Testifies The latest transactions followed $19 millions worth of crypto moved from FTX cold wallets to exchanges.

Billionaire Ken Griffin's Citadel Securities Denies 'Ridiculous' Claim That It Tanked Do Kwon's Terraform

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2023. Oct. 26. 19:02

Billionaire Ken Griffin's Citadel Securities Denies 'Ridiculous' Claim That It Tanked Do Kwon's Terraform Citadel said the claims by Terraform was filed to "deflect attention" from its alleged charges.

What Happens to GBTC Discount When FTX Sells its Holdings?

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2023. Oct. 26. 18:57

What Happens to GBTC Discount When FTX Sells its Holdings? It’s possible the SEC could approve a spot ETF before any sales, taking discount worries off the table.

The Hamas Funding Story Is Why Crypto Is Sick of the Mainstream Media

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2023. Oct. 26. 18:55

The Hamas Funding Story Is Why Crypto Is Sick of the Mainstream Media Erroneous reports of crypto funding Hamas are yet to be corrected by the WSJ. No wonder people in the Web3 distrust the role of reporters in establishing truth in the world.

Lawmakers Lummis and Hill Urge DOJ Decision on Charging Binance and Tether for Aiding Hamas

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2023. Oct. 26. 17:38

Lawmakers Lummis and Hill Urge DOJ Decision on Charging Binance and Tether for Aiding Hamas U.S. lawmakers Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wy.) and Rep. French Hill (R-Ark.) have urged the Department of Justice to "expeditiously conclude" investigations and reach a decision on charging Binance and Tether for aiding terrorism financing for Hamas.

U.S. Lawmakers Lummis, Hill Urge DOJ Decision on Charging Binance, Tether for Aiding Hamas

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2023. Oct. 26. 17:38

U.S. Lawmakers Lummis, Hill Urge DOJ Decision on Charging Binance, Tether for Aiding Hamas U.S. lawmakers Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wy.) and Rep. French Hill (R-Ark.) have urged the Department of Justice to "expeditiously conclude" investigations and reach a decision on charging Binance and Tether for aiding terrorism financing for Hamas.

Bitcoin Primed for 'Supply Shock' as Exchange Balance Drops to 5-Year Low, Analyst Says

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2023. Oct. 26. 17:17

Bitcoin Primed for 'Supply Shock' as Exchange Balance Drops to 5-Year Low, Analyst Says A spot ETF approval could fundamentally alter bitcoin's supply and demand dynamics as professional investors would allocate to BTC as an uncorrelated asset, Forex.com's Matt Weller told CoinDesk TV.

U.S. Senate's Banking Chairman Says Panel to 'Crack Down' on Crypto's Terrorism Ties

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2023. Oct. 26. 16:14

U.S. Senate's Banking Chairman Says Panel to 'Crack Down' on Crypto's Terrorism Ties U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) has said the Senate Banking Committee will "crack down on the use of crypto to fund terrorism and evade sanctions" at a time when the U.S. must stand with both Ukraine and Israel as they fight back against Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian-backed terrorists like Hamas.

Protocol Village: IoTeX Blockchain to Integrate With Solana for 'IoT-Connected Projects'

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2023. Oct. 26. 16:02

Protocol Village: IoTeX Blockchain to Integrate With Solana for 'IoT-Connected Projects' The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the week of Oct. 16-22, with live updates throughout.

Crypto for Advisors: ETH Futures ETFs and What’s Next

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2023. Oct. 26. 15:45

Crypto for Advisors: ETH Futures ETFs and What’s Next Today in Crypto for Advisors Roxanna Islam from VettaFi discusses the current crypto ETF market with a focus on Eth futures performance.

Pepecoin Doubles to $500M Market Cap as Memecoin Fever Steals Bitcoin's ETF Thunder

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2023. Oct. 26. 15:04

Pepecoin Doubles to $500M Market Cap as Memecoin Fever Steals Bitcoin's ETF Thunder The price of pepe [PEPE], one of the many memecoins that spawned out of crypto winter, has doubled in a week as traders anticipate the etchings of a bitcoin [BTC] spot ETF-induced bull market.

Media Reported Hamas Got Millions Via Crypto, but the Data Provider They Cited Says It Was Misconstrued

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2023. Oct. 26. 14:04

Media Reported Hamas Got Millions Via Crypto, but the Data Provider They Cited Says It Was Misconstrued After Hamas' deadly attacks in Israel, media reports linked the terrorist group with tens of millions in crypto donations, but that data was misinterpreted and hugely exaggerated, according to the blockchain analytical firm that was cited.

Protocol Village: IoTeX Blockchain to Integrate With Solana for 'IoT-Connected Projects'

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2023. Oct. 26. 13:50

Protocol Village: IoTeX Blockchain to Integrate With Solana for 'IoT-Connected Projects' The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the week of Oct. 16-22, with live updates throughout.

LIVE: Sam Bankman-Fried Prepares to Testify Today in FTX Fraud Trial

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2023. Oct. 26. 13:30

LIVE: Sam Bankman-Fried Prepares to Testify Today in FTX Fraud Trial Prosecutors intend to rest their case on Thursday, at which point SBF's defense lawyers will begin calling witnesses -- including Sam Bankman-Fried himself, possibly as soon as later in the day.

LIVE: Sam Bankman-Fried Will Testify Soon Today in the FTX Fraud Trial

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2023. Oct. 26. 13:30

LIVE: Sam Bankman-Fried Will Testify Soon Today in the FTX Fraud Trial Prosecutors rested their case on Thursday, so SBF's defense lawyers are calling witnesses now.

LIVE: Sam Bankman-Fried's Judge Sends Jury Home So He Can Hear FTX Founder First

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2023. Oct. 26. 13:30

LIVE: Sam Bankman-Fried's Judge Sends Jury Home So He Can Hear FTX Founder First Prosecutors rested their case on Thursday, so SBF's defense lawyers are calling witnesses now.

LIVE: Sam Bankman-Fried's Judge Sends Jury Home So He Can Hear FTX Founder First at Crypto Fraud Trial

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2023. Oct. 26. 13:30

LIVE: Sam Bankman-Fried's Judge Sends Jury Home So He Can Hear FTX Founder First at Crypto Fraud Trial Prosecutors rested their case on Thursday, so SBF's defense lawyers are calling witnesses now.

'I Don't Recall': Sam Bankman-Fried Says He Has No Memory of Discussing Crypto Empire's $13B Hole

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2023. Oct. 26. 13:30

'I Don't Recall': Sam Bankman-Fried Says He Has No Memory of Discussing Crypto Empire's $13B Hole Prosecutors rested their case on Thursday, so SBF's defense lawyers are calling witnesses now.

Sam Bankman-Fried's Jurors Were Sent Home for the Day, but His Debut on the Stand Was Significant Anyway

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2023. Oct. 26. 13:30

Sam Bankman-Fried's Jurors Were Sent Home for the Day, but His Debut on the Stand Was Significant Anyway Prosecutors rested their case on Thursday, so SBF's defense lawyers are calling witnesses now.

Dollar/Yen Trading Volume Surpasses Bitcoin on DeFi Platform Gains Network

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2023. Oct. 26. 12:15

Dollar/Yen Trading Volume Surpasses Bitcoin on DeFi Platform Gains Network Gains Network, initially released on Polygon and later on Arbitrum, allows users to trade financial derivatives of cryptocurrencies, foreign exchange and commodities by matching buy-sell orders using smart contracts.

First Mover Americas: Deutsche Bank Trials a SWIFT Alternative for Stablecoins

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2023. Oct. 26. 12:01

First Mover Americas: Deutsche Bank Trials a SWIFT Alternative for Stablecoins The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 25, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

UK Lawmakers Pass Bill to Help Seize Illicit Crypto

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2023. Oct. 26. 11:35

UK Lawmakers Pass Bill to Help Seize Illicit Crypto The bill lets law enforcement freeze crypto without a conviction, promising faster and more substantial seizures.

UK Lawmakers Finally Pass Bill to Help Seize Illicit Crypto

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2023. Oct. 26. 11:35

UK Lawmakers Finally Pass Bill to Help Seize Illicit Crypto The bill lets law enforcement freeze crypto without a conviction, promising faster and more substantial seizures.

UK Bill for Seizing Illicit Crypto Finally Becomes Law

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2023. Oct. 26. 11:35

UK Bill for Seizing Illicit Crypto Finally Becomes Law The bill lets law enforcement freeze crypto without a conviction, promising faster and more substantial seizures.

HayCoin Price Climbs to $5.5M Per Token as Long-Term Holder Destroys 51 HAY

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2023. Oct. 26. 11:24

HayCoin Price Climbs to $5.5M Per Token as Long-Term Holder Destroys 51 HAY The first-ever token floated on Uniswap was revived by a bunch of developers and is quickly gaining a loyal community.

JPMorgan Handles $1B Transactions Daily In Digital Token JPM Coin: Bloomberg

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2023. Oct. 26. 10:15

JPMorgan Handles $1B Transactions Daily In Digital Token JPM Coin: Bloomberg JPMorgan has plans to widen the coin's usage the bank's head of payments Takis Georgakopoulos said in an interview.

What's Left for Sam to Say?

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2023. Oct. 26. 10:00

What's Left for Sam to Say? Sam Bankman-Fried has said a lot in the months after FTX collapsed about what happened. What's left for him to discuss?

Sam Bankman-Fried Testifies: What Will He Reveal Under Oath About FTX's Collapse?

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2023. Oct. 26. 10:00

Sam Bankman-Fried Testifies: What Will He Reveal Under Oath About FTX's Collapse? Sam Bankman-Fried has said a lot in the months after FTX collapsed about what happened. What's left for him to discuss?

Bitcoin’s Recent Outperformance Fueled by Institutional Demand, JPMorgan Says

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2023. Oct. 26. 09:56

Bitcoin’s Recent Outperformance Fueled by Institutional Demand, JPMorgan Says There has been a significant bitcoin inflow into larger wallets, which suggests institutional investor demand, the report said.

Bitcoin to Score 'Golden Cross' After 30% Price Surge in Two Weeks

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2023. Oct. 26. 09:28

Bitcoin to Score 'Golden Cross' After 30% Price Surge in Two Weeks The bullish pattern comes months ahead of bitcoin's fourth mining reward halving.

Bitcoin to Score 'Golden Cross' After 30% Price Surge in 2 Weeks

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2023. Oct. 26. 09:28

Bitcoin to Score 'Golden Cross' After 30% Price Surge in 2 Weeks The bullish pattern comes months ahead of bitcoin's fourth mining reward halving.

Deutsche Bank and Standard Chartered Ventures Test SWIFT Killer for Stablecoins and CBDCs

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2023. Oct. 26. 09:05

Deutsche Bank and Standard Chartered Ventures Test SWIFT Killer for Stablecoins and CBDCs The UDPN currently comprises about 25 organizations, including banks from the U.S, Australia, Latin America and Europe, running around ten proof-of-concept tests in parallel.

Deutsche Bank and Standard Chartered Test SWIFT Killer for Stablecoins and CBDCs

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2023. Oct. 26. 09:05

Deutsche Bank and Standard Chartered Test SWIFT Killer for Stablecoins and CBDCs The UDPN currently comprises about 25 organizations, including banks from the U.S, Australia, Latin America and Europe, running around ten proof-of-concept tests in parallel.

FTX Cold Wallets Move $19M in Solana, Ether to Crypto Exchanges

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2023. Oct. 26. 08:46

FTX Cold Wallets Move $19M in Solana, Ether to Crypto Exchanges The debtor group in control of FTX assets has conducted various on-chain transactions in the past few weeks.

Memeland, a Web3 Project Built by 9GAG's Team, Secures $10M Minutes After Going Live

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2023. Oct. 26. 07:45

Memeland, a Web3 Project Built by 9GAG's Team, Secures $10M Minutes After Going Live The Web3 venture lab is built by team members who previously worked on 9GAG, an immensely popular meme site.

Dogecoin, Shiba Inu Jump 9% as Crypto Traders Take Riskier Bets

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2023. Oct. 26. 06:42

Dogecoin, Shiba Inu Jump 9% as Crypto Traders Take Riskier Bets The two popular meme coins have mostly underperformed crypto majors in the past week.

Sam Bankman-Fried May Testify to Role of Lawyers, 'Good Faith' Efforts, Filing Says

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2023. Oct. 26. 04:18

Sam Bankman-Fried May Testify to Role of Lawyers, 'Good Faith' Efforts, Filing Says In a series of filings throughout Thursday, the Department of Justice and Sam Bankman-Fried's defense crossed swords on issues ranging from charts the defendant wants to use in his testimony to an ongoing question of whether the defense can rely on a presence of counsel argument.

Catching Up on a Lot of Stuff

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2023. Oct. 26. 03:00

Catching Up on a Lot of Stuff I poked my head out of the Sam Bankman-Fried trial just long enough for my entire panel of House lawmakers at CoinDesk's policy event in Washington, D.C. to cancel, leading to a very impromptu session instead. Unfortunately that's not enough time to really dig into any of the things that's happened over the past month so here's a brief list of things I missed instead.

Lesser-known Johnson Wins Speaker Job as Crypto-focused Lawmakers Return to Old Roles

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2023. Oct. 25. 22:47

Lesser-known Johnson Wins Speaker Job as Crypto-focused Lawmakers Return to Old Roles After several failed attempts, Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives dug deep into their roster to elevate a less prominent and less controversial lawmaker, Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.), as the new Speaker of the House.

Hobbled Crypto Exchange's Creditors Are Suing Its CEO and Want to Claw Back Money From 'Bitcoin Jesus'

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2023. Oct. 25. 22:31

Hobbled Crypto Exchange's Creditors Are Suing Its CEO and Want to Claw Back Money From 'Bitcoin Jesus' CoinFLEX CEO Mark Lamb breached his fiduciary duty when he created a new company, OPNX, with the founders of failed crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital, creditors argue. They are also critical of a deal Lamb struck with early BTC evangelist Roger Ver.

Bitcoin Dominance Hits Fresh 30-Month High as Ether, Altcoins Lag in Rally

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2023. Oct. 25. 21:26

Bitcoin Dominance Hits Fresh 30-Month High as Ether, Altcoins Lag in Rally Bitcoin's [BTC] market share of all cryptocurrencies rose to a fresh 30-month high Wednesday as BTC continues to beat most altcoins or alternative cryptocurrencies.

How Japan Is Leading the Race to Regulate Stablecoins

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2023. Oct. 25. 20:18

How Japan Is Leading the Race to Regulate Stablecoins Japan’s stablecoin regulations attempt to address some of the biggest fears about major stablecoins: Do issuers really have the assets to back them?

Mastercard Teams Up With MoonPay for Web3 Push

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2023. Oct. 25. 18:45

Mastercard Teams Up With MoonPay for Web3 Push MoonPay will incorporate compliance-friendly Mastercard's Crypto Credential system and integrate payments tech like Mastercard Send and Click to Pay, according to a blog post.

Sam Bankman-Fried’s Desperate Last Stand

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2023. Oct. 25. 18:37

Sam Bankman-Fried’s Desperate Last Stand If his trial were going better, the fallen crypto king wouldn’t be testifying in his own defense.

Bitcoin Retreats From $35K; Miner Selling Pressure May Cap Prices, Crypto Hedge Fund Says

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2023. Oct. 25. 17:42

Bitcoin Retreats From $35K; Miner Selling Pressure May Cap Prices, Crypto Hedge Fund Says BTC could run towards $40,000-$45,000 after consolidating around current prices, Capriole Investments said.

All of a Sudden, It’s All About Bitcoin

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2023. Oct. 25. 17:11

All of a Sudden, It’s All About Bitcoin There’s a lot of activity happening in Bitcoin tech development – with innovations that might help the original and oldest blockchain to catch up with the boom of projects building in the Ethereum ecosystem.

Crypto's Darkest Hour, and the Bright Day Ahead

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2023. Oct. 25. 15:45

Crypto's Darkest Hour, and the Bright Day Ahead There really is a crypto future worth fighting for if we can just leave the crypto clowns behind.

Are Rising Yields Putting the Squeeze on DeFi?

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2023. Oct. 25. 15:45

Are Rising Yields Putting the Squeeze on DeFi? In this week’s “Crypto Long & Short,” Todd Groth investigates the interplay between TradFi and DeFi yields and why comparisons across markets are often overly simplified apples vs oranges.

Sam Bankman-Fried's Defense Wants to Highlight 'Inconsistent Statements' by FTX Insiders Gary Wang, Nishad Singh

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2023. Oct. 25. 15:17

Sam Bankman-Fried's Defense Wants to Highlight 'Inconsistent Statements' by FTX Insiders Gary Wang, Nishad Singh Sam Bankman-Fried's defense team asked Judge Lewis Kaplan to let them introduce proof of inconsistent statements from former FTX executives Gary Wang and Nishad Singh, tied to their statements to federal officials prior to testifying on the stand.

Judge Denies Sam Bankman-Fried's Bid to Highlight 'Inconsistent Statements' by FTX Insiders Gary Wang, Nishad Singh

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2023. Oct. 25. 15:17

Judge Denies Sam Bankman-Fried's Bid to Highlight 'Inconsistent Statements' by FTX Insiders Gary Wang, Nishad Singh Sam Bankman-Fried's defense team asked Judge Lewis Kaplan to let them introduce proof of inconsistent statements from former FTX executives Gary Wang and Nishad Singh, tied to their statements to federal officials prior to testifying on the stand.

This Cybersecurity Pro Gets Paid to Hack Ethereum – for the Good of the Network

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2023. Oct. 25. 15:00

This Cybersecurity Pro Gets Paid to Hack Ethereum – for the Good of the Network One technique that these Ethereum Foundation security researchers use to protect the blockchain is “fuzzing,” a term borrowed from the software-development industry that’s become a common way of checking to make sure a system is secure and resilient.

Sam Bankman-Fried Will Take the Stand in His Own Defense

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2023. Oct. 25. 14:39

Sam Bankman-Fried Will Take the Stand in His Own Defense FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried will directly appeal to jurors in his bid to prove he did not commit, or conspire to commit, fraud before his crypto juggernaut's spectacular collapse.

Sam Bankman-Fried to Testify at His Criminal Trial as Soon as Thursday

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2023. Oct. 25. 14:39

Sam Bankman-Fried to Testify at His Criminal Trial as Soon as Thursday FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried will directly appeal to jurors in his bid to prove he did not commit, or conspire to commit, fraud before his crypto juggernaut's spectacular collapse.

DYdX, Decentralized Crypto Exchange, Open Sources ‘V4’ Code for Upcoming Cosmos Chain

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2023. Oct. 25. 14:08

DYdX, Decentralized Crypto Exchange, Open Sources ‘V4’ Code for Upcoming Cosmos Chain This marks the first step in initiation of the v4 upgrade, where the DEX is transitioning away from its layer-2 network atop Ethereum onto its own standalone blockchain.

Bitcoin Is Up 100% This Year. It's Not Just Because of Spot BTC ETF Hype

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2023. Oct. 25. 13:43

Bitcoin Is Up 100% This Year. It's Not Just Because of Spot BTC ETF Hype As BTC has gained over 100% this year, most observers tied its recent strength to a looming approval of a spot BTC ETF. But its increasingly constrained supply, underinvested market participants and bitcoin's rejuvenated shine as a safe haven from spiraling debt levels, banking crises and geopolitical turmoil may also have played a role.

Millions in Ether, Chainlink Linked to FTX and Alameda Moved

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2023. Oct. 25. 12:28

Millions in Ether, Chainlink Linked to FTX and Alameda Moved These funds seemed to be sent to wallets of crypto exchange Binance as per Nansen data, where they presumably could be sold.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Retreats Slightly; FTX Receives Bids for Restart

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2023. Oct. 25. 12:16

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Retreats Slightly; FTX Receives Bids for Restart The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 25, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Bain Capital, Polychain, Lead $6M Funding Round For Privacy Protocol Firm Nocturne Labs

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2023. Oct. 25. 12:00

Bain Capital, Polychain, Lead $6M Funding Round For Privacy Protocol Firm Nocturne Labs Other investors included Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, Bankless Ventures and HackVC.

Bain Capital, Polychain Lead $6M Funding Round For Privacy Protocol Firm Nocturne Labs

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2023. Oct. 25. 12:00

Bain Capital, Polychain Lead $6M Funding Round For Privacy Protocol Firm Nocturne Labs Other investors included Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, Bankless Ventures and HackVC.

Bain Capital Crypto, Polychain Lead $6M Funding Round For Privacy Protocol Firm Nocturne Labs

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2023. Oct. 25. 12:00

Bain Capital Crypto, Polychain Lead $6M Funding Round For Privacy Protocol Firm Nocturne Labs Other investors included Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, Bankless Ventures and HackVC.

UK Regulator Warns Crypto Firms of 'Hard to Read' Risk Warnings

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2023. Oct. 25. 11:55

UK Regulator Warns Crypto Firms of 'Hard to Read' Risk Warnings The Financial Conduct Authority has blocked Binance's chosen ad approver and added 221 firms to its warnings list since a new crypto marketing regime took effect on Oct.8.

Vodafone, Chainlink Show Blockchain Can Support Global Trade Processes

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2023. Oct. 25. 11:47

Vodafone, Chainlink Show Blockchain Can Support Global Trade Processes The proof of concept enabled devices to act autonomously and produce accurate information to support global trade processes, the companies said.

Binance Crypto Withdrawals Temporarily Unavailable Due to Technical Issues

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2023. Oct. 25. 11:22

Binance Crypto Withdrawals Temporarily Unavailable Due to Technical Issues Withdrawals on cryptocurrency exchange Binance are temporarily unavailable due to a "technical issue," according to a post on the exchange's X account.

Binance Crypto Withdrawals Back Online After Temporary Outage

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2023. Oct. 25. 11:22

Binance Crypto Withdrawals Back Online After Temporary Outage Withdrawals on cryptocurrency exchange Binance are temporarily unavailable due to a "technical issue," according to a post on the exchange's X account.

Bitcoin Hovers Over $34K as BlackRock IBTC Ticker Euphoria Fades Out

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2023. Oct. 25. 11:19

Bitcoin Hovers Over $34K as BlackRock IBTC Ticker Euphoria Fades Out Growth among most crypto majors seemed to lull as traders likely took profits on gains since the start of this week.

POL Contracts Go Live on Ethereum Mainnet as Part of Polygon 2.0

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2023. Oct. 25. 11:00

POL Contracts Go Live on Ethereum Mainnet as Part of Polygon 2.0 POL token will power every blockchain that runs atop the Polygon network.

Crypto Fear & Greed Index Hits Highest Since November 2021

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2023. Oct. 25. 10:45

Crypto Fear & Greed Index Hits Highest Since November 2021 The index, coupled with an overbought reading on the RSI indicator, suggests bitcoin's bull run might take a breather.

Sam Bankman-Fried’s Defunct Exchange FTX Receives Multiple Bids for Restart

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2023. Oct. 25. 10:20

Sam Bankman-Fried’s Defunct Exchange FTX Receives Multiple Bids for Restart Options also include a sale of the exchange, which boasted 9 million users before going bankrupt.

Sam Bankman-Fried's Defense May Depend on Character and Fact Witnesses

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2023. Oct. 25. 10:00

Sam Bankman-Fried's Defense May Depend on Character and Fact Witnesses Sam Bankman-Fried's defense presentation won't kick off until later this week, but it's already clear his defense may hinge on one key witness: himself. That's according to Kevin O’Brien, a partner at Ford O'Brien LLP and a former assistant U.S. attorney who specializes in white collar criminal cases.

Bitcoin's Surging Perpetual Funding Rates Make Arbitrage Trades Attractive

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2023. Oct. 25. 09:07

Bitcoin's Surging Perpetual Funding Rates Make Arbitrage Trades Attractive The funding fee arbitrage involves selling perpetual futures while simultaneously buying the cryptocurrency in the spot market. The strategy currently offers an annualized yield of over 10%.

Bitcoin Funding Fee Arbitrage Trades Offer Over 10% Yield

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2023. Oct. 25. 09:07

Bitcoin Funding Fee Arbitrage Trades Offer Over 10% Yield The funding fee arbitrage involves selling perpetual futures while simultaneously buying the cryptocurrency in the spot market. The strategy currently offers an annualized yield of over 10%.

Bitcoin’s Rise Fuelled by U.S. Investors Buying Ahead of Potential Spot ETF Approval: Matrixport

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2023. Oct. 25. 07:16

Bitcoin’s Rise Fuelled by U.S. Investors Buying Ahead of Potential Spot ETF Approval: Matrixport While most cryptocurrency owners are based in Asia, the buying power of U.S. traders is much bigger, the report said.

Bitcoin’s Rise Fueled by U.S. Investors Buying Ahead of Potential Spot ETF Approval: Matrixport

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2023. Oct. 25. 07:16

Bitcoin’s Rise Fueled by U.S. Investors Buying Ahead of Potential Spot ETF Approval: Matrixport While most cryptocurrency owners are based in Asia, the buying power of U.S. traders is much bigger, the report said.

Bitcoin Spot ETFs Could See Inflows of $14.4B in First Year, Galaxy Says

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2023. Oct. 25. 06:31

Bitcoin Spot ETFs Could See Inflows of $14.4B in First Year, Galaxy Says An ETF could be a better investment vehicle for investors compared to currently offered products, such as trusts and futures, which hold over $21 billion in value, the fund said.

Trader Who Called Last Year's Crypto Crash Covers Bearish Altcoin Bets

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2023. Oct. 25. 06:20

Trader Who Called Last Year's Crypto Crash Covers Bearish Altcoin Bets I am not buying yet, just closing loss-making short positions in AAVE, SOL, CRO and TRX, Capo said, having predicted last year's market meltdown.

Cathie Wood’s ARK Sells Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Holdings, Coinbase for Second Day

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2023. Oct. 25. 06:05

Cathie Wood’s ARK Sells Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Holdings, Coinbase for Second Day Cathie Wood’s fund is continuing to sell crypto-related stocks as the market hits a high not seen since early 2022.

Coinbase Says SEC is Attempting to ‘Redefine Definition of an Investment Contract’

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2023. Oct. 25. 05:21

Coinbase Says SEC is Attempting to ‘Redefine Definition of an Investment Contract’ Coinbase argues in a new filing that the Securities and Exchange Commission is attempting to control all investment activity and define its own regulatory ambit.

BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Has, Since August, Appeared on DTCC Site That Belatedly Moved Markets This Week

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2023. Oct. 25. 00:32

BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Has, Since August, Appeared on DTCC Site That Belatedly Moved Markets This Week Impulsive trading in crypto markets is nothing new and the movement in the price of bitcoin (BTC) over the past two days over the addition – and then removal – of BlackRock’s proposed ticker for its spot bitcoin ETF on the Depository Trust & Clearing Corp.’s website is just another example.

BlackRock Bitcoin ETF in August Got on DTCC Site That Just Belatedly Moved Markets

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2023. Oct. 25. 00:32

BlackRock Bitcoin ETF in August Got on DTCC Site That Just Belatedly Moved Markets Impulsive trading in crypto markets is nothing new and the movement in the price of bitcoin (BTC) over the past two days over the addition – and then removal – of BlackRock’s proposed ticker for its spot bitcoin ETF on the Depository Trust & Clearing Corp.’s website is just another example.

Crypto-Fan Tom Emmer's Rise and Fall in the U.S. House Speaker Race Was Extremely Quick

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2023. Oct. 24. 21:32

Crypto-Fan Tom Emmer's Rise and Fall in the U.S. House Speaker Race Was Extremely Quick Rep. Tom Emmer, the No. 3 in U.S. House leadership, has been Mr. Crypto on Capitol Hill, so his brush with the speaker nomination gave a jolt of hope to the industry.

Despite U.S. House Gridlock, Senator Gillibrand Bullish on Stablecoin Bill, Illicit Finance Legislation

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2023. Oct. 24. 17:37

Despite U.S. House Gridlock, Senator Gillibrand Bullish on Stablecoin Bill, Illicit Finance Legislation Even as the U.S. House of Representatives is paralyzed by a Republican leadership drama, U.S. Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) and Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) are still pressing to get crypto legislative through.

Despite U.S. House Gridlock, Senator Gillibrand Bullish on Stablecoin Bill and Illicit Finance Legislation

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2023. Oct. 24. 17:37

Despite U.S. House Gridlock, Senator Gillibrand Bullish on Stablecoin Bill and Illicit Finance Legislation Even as the U.S. House of Representatives is paralyzed by a Republican leadership drama, U.S. Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) and Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) are still pressing to get crypto legislative through.

Despite U.S. House Drama, Sens. Gillibrand, Lummis Bullish on Stablecoin Bill and Illicit Finance Legislation

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2023. Oct. 24. 17:37

Despite U.S. House Drama, Sens. Gillibrand, Lummis Bullish on Stablecoin Bill and Illicit Finance Legislation Even as the U.S. House of Representatives is paralyzed by a Republican leadership drama, U.S. Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) and Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) are still pressing to get crypto legislative through.

Co-Founder of Paradigm, a Top Crypto Investor, Steps Down as Managing Partner to Focus on Science

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2023. Oct. 24. 16:56

Co-Founder of Paradigm, a Top Crypto Investor,  Steps Down as Managing Partner to Focus on Science Fred Ehrsam, co-founder of large crypto investment firm Paradigm, has stepped down as managing partner at the company and will act as a general partner going forward, he announced in a Tuesday post on X (formerly Twitter).

Bitcoin Is Not Gold – Why Spot ETF May Not Be 'Sell the News' Event: EY's Brody

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2023. Oct. 24. 16:43

Bitcoin Is Not Gold – Why Spot ETF May Not Be 'Sell the News' Event: EY's Brody The consulting firm's global blockchain leader discussed his bullish outlook in a CNBC appearance.

Grayscale Partners With FTSE Russell for New Crypto Indexes Business

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2023. Oct. 24. 16:24

Grayscale Partners With FTSE Russell for New Crypto Indexes Business U.S. crypto asset manager Grayscale Investments has entered into a partnership with FTSE Russell – the index division of London Stock Exchange parent LSE Group – to create a new crypto indexes business.

Euroclear Unveils RWA Tokenization Service With World Bank's 100M Euros Digital Bond Issuance

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2023. Oct. 24. 16:16

Euroclear Unveils RWA Tokenization Service With World Bank's 100M Euros Digital Bond Issuance The digital bond was issued on R3's Corda blockchain, while global bank Citi and investment manager TD Securities assisted in the issuance.

Crypto Wallet Maker Ledger Officially Rolls Out 'Recover,' Unleashing Fresh Round of Snark

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2023. Oct. 24. 16:08

Crypto Wallet Maker Ledger Officially Rolls Out 'Recover,' Unleashing Fresh Round of Snark Recover involves users' private keys being encrypted, duplicated and divided into three pieces which are held with three different parties.

Decentralization on a Spectrum: How Fully On-chain Games Are the Future of Web3 Gaming

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2023. Oct. 24. 16:06

Decentralization on a Spectrum: How Fully On-chain Games Are the Future of Web3 Gaming Game developers should stop worrying about Web3’s friction and think more about many true benefits that blockchain can bring, says Leah Callon-Butler.

Bitcoin Tumbles 3% as BlackRock Spot ETF Ticker Pulled From DTCC Website

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2023. Oct. 24. 15:55

Bitcoin Tumbles 3% as BlackRock Spot ETF Ticker Pulled From DTCC Website Bitcoin fell by more than 3% from $34,500 to $33,400 on Tuesday afternoon after the ticker for BlackRock's spot bitcoin ETF was removed from the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation's website.

Bitcoin Drops 3% After BlackRock BTC ETF Is Pulled From DTCC's Website

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2023. Oct. 24. 15:55

Bitcoin Drops 3% After BlackRock BTC ETF Is Pulled From DTCC's Website Bitcoin fell by more than 3% from $34,500 to $33,400 on Tuesday afternoon after the ticker for BlackRock's spot bitcoin ETF was removed from the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation's website.

Bitcoin Drops 3% After BlackRock BTC ETF Pulled From DTCC's Website

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2023. Oct. 24. 15:55

Bitcoin Drops 3% After BlackRock BTC ETF Pulled From DTCC's Website Bitcoin fell by more than 3% from $34,500 to $33,400 on Tuesday afternoon after the ticker for BlackRock's spot bitcoin ETF was removed from the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation's website.

Regulatory Clarity Won’t Bring an End to Crypto Risk

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2023. Oct. 24. 15:54

Regulatory Clarity Won’t Bring an End to Crypto Risk Even comprehensive crypto legislation won’t stop people from making bad investment decisions, says EY's blockchain leader.

Coinbase, Bitcoin Miners Extend Gains as BTC Surges on BlackRock ETF Hopes

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2023. Oct. 24. 15:46

Coinbase, Bitcoin Miners Extend Gains as BTC Surges on BlackRock ETF Hopes Shares of Coinbase (COIN), MicroStrategy (MSTR) and Marathon Digital (MARA) surged more than 13% as Bitcoin (BTC) tops $34,000.

Mastercard Plans Web3 Collaborations With Self-Custody Wallet Firms

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2023. Oct. 24. 15:32

Mastercard Plans Web3 Collaborations With Self-Custody Wallet Firms The payments processor is working with MetaMask and Ledger among others, according to a Web3 Workshop presentation.

Cathie Wood's ARK Invest Sells 2% of Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Holdings as BTC Rallies

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2023. Oct. 24. 14:18

Cathie Wood's ARK Invest Sells 2% of Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Holdings as BTC Rallies Bitcoin's momentum is attributed to anticipation of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) finally approving a spot bitcoin ETF.

Archax to Launch Regulated Exchange for Tokenized Assets This Year

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2023. Oct. 24. 14:17

Archax to Launch Regulated Exchange for Tokenized Assets This Year The company also said it tokenized an abrdn market fund in euros, pounds and dollars and has a pipeline of several hundred million dollars to be held in the fund.

DYdX, Decentralized Crypto Exchange, Open Sources ‘V4’ Code for Upcoming Cosmos Chain

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2023. Oct. 24. 13:00

DYdX, Decentralized Crypto Exchange, Open Sources ‘V4’ Code for Upcoming Cosmos Chain This marks the first step in initiation of the v4 upgrade, where the DEX is transitioning away from its layer-2 network atop Ethereum onto its own standalone blockchain.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin at $34.5K on ETF Excitement

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2023. Oct. 24. 12:18

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin at $34.5K on ETF Excitement The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 24, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

DYdX, Decentralized Crypto Exchange, Open Sources ‘V4’ Code for Upcoming Cosmos Chain

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2023. Oct. 24. 12:00

DYdX, Decentralized Crypto Exchange, Open Sources ‘V4’ Code for Upcoming Cosmos Chain This marks the first step in initiation of the v4 upgrade, where the DEX is transitioning away from its layer-2 network atop Ethereum onto its own standalone blockchain.

Institutions Race for Bitcoin, Sending CME Open Interest to Record High

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2023. Oct. 24. 11:06

Institutions Race for Bitcoin, Sending CME Open Interest to Record High Institutional investors are chomping at the bit to buy bitcoin amid renewed optimism of a spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) being approved.

Pepe Memecoin Burns $5.5M Tokens Prompting 31% Rise

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2023. Oct. 24. 10:42

Pepe Memecoin Burns $5.5M Tokens Prompting 31% Rise Bitcoin (BTC) dominance hit its highest level since April 2021, outpacing the majority of altcoins – but the Pepe memecoin has bucked that trend.

The Sam Bankman-Fried Trial: One Expert Witness

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2023. Oct. 24. 10:00

The Sam Bankman-Fried Trial: One Expert Witness The defense team has revealed its sole proposed expert witness, who’ll try to point out flaws in the DOJ’s presentations.

Nym Technologies Attracts $300M in Crypto Fund Commitments for Privacy Infrastructure

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2023. Oct. 24. 10:00

Nym Technologies Attracts $300M in Crypto Fund Commitments for Privacy Infrastructure The Nym Innovation Fund, with commitments from Polychain, KR1, Huobi Incubator and Eden Block, among others, supports projects aiming to safeguard privacy in the crypto ecosystem.

NASD Raises $3.3M Seed Round for Asset Issuer Chain Noble

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2023. Oct. 24. 10:00

NASD Raises $3.3M Seed Round for Asset Issuer Chain Noble Noble is an appchain built for native asset issuance in Cosmos and the boundless Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) ecosystem.

Binance Again Seeks to Nix ‘Incendiary’ CFTC Suit

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2023. Oct. 24. 09:58

Binance Again Seeks to Nix ‘Incendiary’ CFTC Suit U.S. law “does not control the world,” said the filing by the world’s biggest crypto exchange as it feels increasing regulatory pressure.

Bitcoin Leads Crypto Majors' Gains; Analysts Bullish on SOL After 30% Weekly Jump

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2023. Oct. 24. 09:44

Bitcoin Leads Crypto Majors' Gains; Analysts Bullish on SOL After 30% Weekly Jump Total market capitalization rose 8% to reach levels not seen since mid-August.

Binance Sees Another High-Profile Departure as Former Head of UK Moves on

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2023. Oct. 24. 09:38

Binance Sees Another High-Profile Departure as Former Head of UK Moves on Jonathan Farnell, who served as head of Binance U.K. and CEO of its payment service Bifinity – which was disbanded in August – left the firm in September.

Friend.Tech User Dumps Keys Worth $1.5M, Switches to Bitcoin dApp

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2023. Oct. 24. 07:54

Friend.Tech User Dumps Keys Worth $1.5M, Switches to Bitcoin dApp Newer opportunities have stalled Friend.Tech’s initial growth wave, and applications such as New Bitcoin City are quickly emerging as one of the biggest bets.

Bitcoin Bears Lose $178M as Prices Break Past $34K

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2023. Oct. 24. 06:09

Bitcoin Bears Lose $178M as Prices Break Past $34K Traders on crypto exchanges Binance, Huobi and OKX were hit for $50 million each, suggesting a large amount of leverage used on those platforms.

Bitcoin in ‘Anti-Gravity’ Phase as ETF Approval Nears Finish Line

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2023. Oct. 24. 05:26

Bitcoin in ‘Anti-Gravity’ Phase as ETF Approval Nears Finish Line As bitcoin pushes 12% during Asia trading, there are parallels to the first Gold ETF and beyond, say, industry stakeholders and analysts.

A Wild Few Minutes Drives Bitcoin Above $35,000 as ETF Excitement Starts to Thaw the Crypto Winter

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2023. Oct. 24. 00:08

A Wild Few Minutes Drives Bitcoin Above $35,000 as ETF Excitement Starts to Thaw the Crypto Winter BTC's price hasn't seen these lofty levels since May 2022, when the cryptocurrency industry was just starting to get pummeled by scandals.

A Wild Few Minutes Drive Bitcoin Above $35,000 as ETF Excitement Starts to Thaw the Crypto Winter

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2023. Oct. 24. 00:08

A Wild Few Minutes Drive Bitcoin Above $35,000 as ETF Excitement Starts to Thaw the Crypto Winter BTC's price hasn't seen these lofty levels since May 2022, when the cryptocurrency industry was just starting to get pummeled by scandals.

Large Crypto Trader's $7M LINK Deposits to Binance Signals Profit-Taking as Token Hits 17-Month High

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2023. Oct. 23. 21:46

Large Crypto Trader's $7M LINK Deposits to Binance Signals Profit-Taking as Token Hits 17-Month High LINK surged 9% to $11 Monday, posting one of the best monthly returns among large-cap cryptocurrencies with a 43% gain.

FTX Creditors' Lawyers Promote Deal Giving Investors 90% of What's Left in SBF's Empire

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2023. Oct. 23. 19:18

FTX Creditors' Lawyers Promote Deal Giving Investors 90% of What's Left in SBF's Empire A deal was secured to pay those who had money at defunct FTX as much as 90% of the assets that remain, and now the lawyers representing some creditors are trying to get enough of those investors on board to make it happen.

Crypto Traders Suffer Over $100M of Short Liquidations as Bitcoin Hits 3-Month High Over $31K

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2023. Oct. 23. 18:57

Crypto Traders Suffer Over $100M of Short Liquidations as Bitcoin Hits 3-Month High Over $31K Cryptocurrency derivatives traders endured over $150 million liquidations over the past 24 hours Monday as rapidly surging digital asset prices caught many market participants off-guard.

Grayscale Court Victory Over SEC in Spot Bitcoin ETF Case Made Final

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2023. Oct. 23. 18:56

Grayscale Court Victory Over SEC in Spot Bitcoin ETF Case Made Final The SEC failed to appeal the court's initial ruling in favor of Grayscale.

All Spot-Bitcoin ETF Applications May be Approved Together, Crypto ETF Expert Predicts

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2023. Oct. 23. 17:41

All Spot-Bitcoin ETF Applications May be Approved Together, Crypto ETF Expert Predicts All applications to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for spot bitcoin exchange-traded-funds (ETFs) may be approved together, predicts crypto ETF expert Stuart Barton, who, along with his company, pulled off two regulatory firsts recently.

Bitcoin Rises Above $31K, With Options Positioning Suggesting Price Has Further to Run

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2023. Oct. 23. 17:41

Bitcoin Rises Above $31K, With Options Positioning Suggesting Price Has Further to Run Bitcoin (BTC)surged past $31,000 Monday for the first time since mid-July as cryptocurrency markets continued their October bull run.

Bitcoin Surges to YTD High Above $31.75K; Options Positioning Suggests Price Has Further to Run

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2023. Oct. 23. 17:41

Bitcoin Surges to YTD High Above $31.75K; Options Positioning Suggests Price Has Further to Run Bitcoin (BTC)surged past $31,000 Monday for the first time since mid-July as cryptocurrency markets continued their October bull run.

Bitcoin Tops $35K, Hitting 16-Month High; Options Positioning Suggests Price Has Further to Run

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2023. Oct. 23. 17:41

Bitcoin Tops $35K, Hitting 16-Month High; Options Positioning Suggests Price Has Further to Run Bitcoin (BTC)surged past $31,000 Monday for the first time since mid-July as cryptocurrency markets continued their October bull run.

Bitcoin Mining Stocks Rally as BTC Holds Above $30K Despite Looming Halving Concerns

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2023. Oct. 23. 16:14

Bitcoin Mining Stocks Rally as BTC Holds Above $30K Despite Looming Halving Concerns Bit Digital (BTBT), Hut 8 (HUT) and Marathon (MARA) are among mining stocks that are outperforming on Monday as bitcoin's price continue to hold above $30,000.

CipherBlade Founder Says Blockchain Sleuthing Firm 'Hijacked'

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2023. Oct. 23. 16:01

CipherBlade Founder Says Blockchain Sleuthing Firm 'Hijacked' Members of the original CipherBlade entity – who no longer control its domain or social platforms – are suing the new ownership.

BTC Valued at $144M Sent to Coin Mixer From Defunct Darknet Market After Eight-Year Wait

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2023. Oct. 23. 15:18

BTC Valued at $144M Sent to Coin Mixer From Defunct Darknet Market After Eight-Year Wait An entity has moved 4,800 BTC ($144M) to a coin mixer from a wallet tied to defunct darknet marketplace Abraxas, which closed in 2015.

The U.S. Risks Its Position as a Stablecoin Leader

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2023. Oct. 23. 14:24

The U.S. Risks Its Position as a Stablecoin Leader USD stablecoin transactions are rising fast, but most of the growth is happening outside of the United States, says Jason Somensatto, Head of North America Policy at Chainalysis.

PetroChina Completes First International Crude Oil Trade in Digital Yuan: Report

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2023. Oct. 23. 14:17

PetroChina Completes First International Crude Oil Trade in Digital Yuan: Report PetroChina bought 1 million barrels of crude oil settled in e-CNY at the Shanghai Petroleum and Natural Gas Exchange.

Coinbase Poised to Make Final Pitch in Bid to Kill SEC Accusations Quickly

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2023. Oct. 23. 13:51

Coinbase Poised to Make Final Pitch in Bid to Kill SEC Accusations Quickly Coinbase Global Inc. (COIN) is set to make its final case on Tuesday that a judge should spring it from the clutches of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in its unregistered-securities dispute.

Michael Saylor's $4.7B Bitcoin Bet Back in the Green

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2023. Oct. 23. 13:04

Michael Saylor's $4.7B Bitcoin Bet Back in the Green Michael Saylor’s software company has invested billions of dollars into the world’s largest token by market capitalization. And the bet is slowly paying off.

Solana's Largest Defi Protocol Marinade Starts Blocking UK Users

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2023. Oct. 23. 12:58

Solana's Largest Defi Protocol Marinade Starts Blocking UK Users Solana's largest decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol, Marinade Finance, has blocked users in the United Kingdom from accessing the site due to "compliance concerns" over Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulations.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Gains as Trading Volume Surges

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2023. Oct. 23. 12:03

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Gains as Trading Volume Surges The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 23, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Bitcoin Miner Bit Digital Diversifies Into AI for 'Substantially Higher Margin' Than Mining

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2023. Oct. 23. 12:00

Bitcoin Miner Bit Digital Diversifies Into AI for 'Substantially Higher Margin' Than Mining The firm is looking for a "reliable income stream ... that is uncorrelated to bitcoin prices."

Web3 Security Firm Blockaid Raises $27M to Help Tackle Industry's 'Never-Ending' Challenges

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2023. Oct. 23. 11:00

Web3 Security Firm Blockaid Raises $27M to Help Tackle Industry's 'Never-Ending' Challenges The New York and Tel Aviv-based company said it would use the funding to scale its product, customer base and team to address the industry’s security challenges.

‘First Uniswap Token’ HayCoin Price Jumps to $3M Per Token

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2023. Oct. 23. 10:03

‘First Uniswap Token’ HayCoin Price Jumps to $3M Per Token Uniswap creator Hayden Adams burned his token holdings over the weekend, effectively destroying 99.99% of the outstanding supply.

The Sam Bankman-Fried Trial: It’s the Courthouse Life for Us

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2023. Oct. 23. 10:00

The Sam Bankman-Fried Trial: It’s the Courthouse Life for Us To get a courtroom seat, you gotta show up early: at least 7:30 a.m. The overflow room is more relaxed, but there’s no Sam, just his televised image.

Hong Kong Reverses Stance on Spot-Crypto, ETF Investing, With a Catch

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2023. Oct. 23. 09:41

Hong Kong Reverses Stance on Spot-Crypto, ETF Investing, With a Catch Hong Kong's financial regulators have overturned previous guidance that limited the sale of spot crypto products to professional investors. But there's a catch.

Sam Altman's Worldcoin Switches Orb Rewards Plan to Boost WLD Supply

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2023. Oct. 23. 08:24

Sam Altman's Worldcoin Switches Orb Rewards Plan to Boost WLD Supply Users will receive WLD tokens, instead of USDC, starting Tuesday, as per a new developer document.

Lawmaker Tom Emmer Throws Hat in Ring for House Speaker Role

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2023. Oct. 23. 08:20

Lawmaker Tom Emmer Throws Hat in Ring for House Speaker Role Congressman Tom Emmer, who's sponsored a number of crypto-related bills over the past few years and is a member of the Congressional Blockchain Caucus, said he's considering a bid for the vacant Speaker of the House position.

Reddit Crypto Community Removes Moderators Accused of MOON Insider Trading

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2023. Oct. 23. 08:03

Reddit Crypto Community Removes Moderators Accused of MOON Insider Trading The MOON token is here to stay, r/CryptoCurrency subreddit said.

Bitcoin Eyes $31K as Gold Offers Bullish Cues

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2023. Oct. 23. 05:19

Bitcoin Eyes $31K as Gold Offers Bullish Cues Interest rate-sensitive assets, such as Gold, are seeing bullish momentum in a positive sign for bitcoin, one observer said.

How Economic Policy and Geopolitical Uncertainty Could Affect Crypto Markets

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2023. Oct. 20. 18:49

How Economic Policy and Geopolitical Uncertainty Could Affect Crypto Markets Absent regulatory approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs, the leading cryptocurrency is likely to remain a speculative asset rather than a true safe-haven asset.

FBI Charges 6 for Allegedly Running $30M Money Transmitting Business Using Crypto

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2023. Oct. 20. 15:56

FBI Charges 6 for Allegedly Running $30M Money Transmitting Business Using Crypto The FBI has charged six people for allegedly operating an illegal $30 million money-transmitting business using cryptocurrencies.

Coinbase's Grewal Is 'Quite Hopeful' That Bitcoin Spot ETFs Will be Approved

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2023. Oct. 20. 15:46

Coinbase's Grewal Is 'Quite Hopeful' That Bitcoin Spot ETFs Will be Approved Grewal said in a CNBC interview that he is "confident" that after SEC will fulfill its responsibilities in making a decision about the approval of the ETF applications.

Solana Rallies 26% in a Week Despite FTX Sale Fears; What's Behind the Move?

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2023. Oct. 20. 15:37

Solana Rallies 26% in a Week Despite FTX Sale Fears; What's Behind the Move? Solana (SOL) jumped 11% Friday, and is one of the best performing crypto assets this year with a 170% gain.

MultiversX's EGLD Token Rallies on Partnership With Google Cloud

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2023. Oct. 20. 15:02

MultiversX's EGLD Token Rallies on Partnership With Google Cloud EGLD ticked up nearly 10% to just over $26 during European morning hours on Friday.

Crypto Shareholder Requirements Set Out by EU Banking Regulators

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2023. Oct. 20. 14:09

Crypto Shareholder Requirements Set Out by EU Banking Regulators Controls on staff bonuses at crypto exchanges and wallet providers are also planned as the bloc prepares for its landmark crypto law, MiCA.

Tokenization of RWAs Gets Boost with DTCC Deal to Buy Blockchain Startup Securrency

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2023. Oct. 20. 12:55

Tokenization of RWAs Gets Boost with DTCC Deal to Buy Blockchain Startup Securrency Securrency provides institutions with blockchain-based regulatory technology on top of existing legacy systems to enable digital asset adoption in a compliant manner.

First Mover Americas: SEC Drops Charges Against Ripple Leaders; Bitcoin and XRP Gain

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2023. Oct. 20. 12:01

First Mover Americas: SEC Drops Charges Against Ripple Leaders; Bitcoin and XRP Gain The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 20, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Former ConsenSys AG Employees Take Equity Court Case Against Founder Joseph Lubin to U.S.

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2023. Oct. 20. 11:38

Former ConsenSys AG Employees Take Equity Court Case Against Founder Joseph Lubin to U.S. The 27 allege Lubin robbed them of equity in the Swiss company by transferring core assets to a U.S. entity.

Ether Crosses $1.6K, Bitcoin SV Leads Altcoin Gains With 30% Bump

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2023. Oct. 20. 11:14

Ether Crosses $1.6K, Bitcoin SV Leads Altcoin Gains With 30% Bump Overall market capitalization rose 5% in the past 24 hours.

'Long Big Tech' Remains the Most Crowded Trade, BofA Fund Manager Survey Shows

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2023. Oct. 20. 11:01

'Long Big Tech' Remains the Most Crowded Trade, BofA Fund Manager Survey Shows This has repercussions for the crypto market, not necessarily good ones, one observer said.

Tether Will Publish Reserve Data in Real Time in 2024: Report

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2023. Oct. 20. 10:57

Tether Will Publish Reserve Data in Real Time in 2024: Report Stablecoin issuer Tether will publish real time data on the reserves backing USDT, the industry's largest dollar-pegged stablecoin, according to a Bloomberg report.

Tether Aims to Publish Reserve Data in Real-Time in Coming Years: Report

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2023. Oct. 20. 10:57

Tether Aims to Publish Reserve Data in Real-Time in Coming Years: Report Stablecoin issuer Tether will publish real time data on the reserves backing USDT, the industry's largest dollar-pegged stablecoin, according to a Bloomberg report.

The Sam Bankman-Fried Trial: Our Favorite Quotes, So Far

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2023. Oct. 20. 10:00

The Sam Bankman-Fried Trial: Our Favorite Quotes, So Far It's fall break! Thursday ended early after just two witnesses – former FTX General Counsel Can Sun and Third Point's Robert Boroujerdi – testified briefly. We won't be back in the courthouse at 500 Pearl Street until next Thursday, Oct. 26, when we'll resume our normal analyses. Instead, today, CoinDesk's SBF trial team is proud to present: Our favorite quotes.

SEC Likely to Approve Spot Bitcoin ETF in Next Few Months: JPMorgan

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2023. Oct. 20. 09:59

SEC Likely to Approve Spot Bitcoin ETF in Next Few Months: JPMorgan Approval is likely before Jan. 10, which is the final deadline for the Ark 21Shares applications, the report said.

Spot Bitcoin ETF Excitement Hits Main Street, Google Search Indicates

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2023. Oct. 20. 08:21

Spot Bitcoin ETF Excitement Hits Main Street, Google Search Indicates Many market participants expect the SEC to greenlight the first U.S.-based spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund early next year.

SEC Scores Default Win Against Thor Token Company and Founder David Chin

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2023. Oct. 20. 08:01

SEC Scores Default Win Against Thor Token Company and Founder David Chin The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been awarded a default judgement against Thor Technologies and its founder David Chin.

Bitcoin Inches Closer to $30K as ETF Hope Drives Bulls

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2023. Oct. 20. 06:25

Bitcoin Inches Closer to $30K as ETF Hope Drives Bulls Bitcoin forks led gains in the past 24 hours, outpacing major tokens.

Bitcoin Jumps Over $30K as ETF Hope Drives Bulls

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2023. Oct. 20. 06:25

Bitcoin Jumps Over $30K as ETF Hope Drives Bulls Bitcoin forks led gains in the past 24 hours, outpacing major tokens.

Sam Bankman-Fried's Lawyers, DOJ Propose Final Sets of Jury Instructions

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2023. Oct. 19. 22:38

Sam Bankman-Fried's Lawyers, DOJ Propose Final Sets of Jury Instructions The U.S. Department of Justice and Sam Bankman-Fried's defense team filed their proposed jury instructions after the witness testimony wraps up in the coming weeks.

SEC Drops Charges Against Ripple CEO Garlinghouse, Chairman Larsen

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2023. Oct. 19. 21:08

SEC Drops Charges Against Ripple CEO Garlinghouse, Chairman Larsen The regulator had included them as defendants in securities violation case, and the agency now says it's just pursuing Ripple for damages.

Hamas Crypto Funding Likely ‘Overstated’ – Chainalysis

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2023. Oct. 19. 21:01

Hamas Crypto Funding Likely ‘Overstated’ – Chainalysis Reports of many millions going to Hamas and other groups are based on faulty analysis, the forensics firm said.

Binance Says It Has Onboarded New Euro Fiat Partners for Deposits, Withdrawals

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2023. Oct. 19. 20:17

Binance Says It Has Onboarded New Euro Fiat Partners for Deposits, Withdrawals Paysafe, the crypto exchange's former service provider for euro transfers ended support last month.

Grayscale ETF Case's Final Word Coming in Federal Court as SEC Loss Formalized

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2023. Oct. 19. 19:55

Grayscale ETF Case's Final Word Coming in Federal Court as SEC Loss Formalized Grayscale Investments is waiting for a federal court tomorrow or soon after to formalize the defeat it handed the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) two months ago in the parties’ dispute over a spot bitcoin exchange traded fund (ETF). That federal court action will close the case, legally setting Grayscale's win in stone.

Bitcoin Eyes $29K, Defying Fresh Crypto Lawsuit, Rate Fears

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2023. Oct. 19. 18:21

Bitcoin Eyes $29K, Defying Fresh Crypto Lawsuit, Rate Fears The New York Attorney General filed early Thursday a lawsuit against Genesis, Gemini and DCG for allegedly defrauding investors of $1 billion.

Bitcoin Eyes $29K, Defying Fresh Crypto Lawsuit, Rate Fears; XRP Jumps 6% as SEC Drops Charges

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2023. Oct. 19. 18:21

Bitcoin Eyes $29K, Defying Fresh Crypto Lawsuit, Rate Fears; XRP Jumps 6% as SEC Drops Charges The New York Attorney General filed early Thursday a lawsuit against Genesis, Gemini and DCG for allegedly defrauding investors of $1 billion.

U.S. Treasury Seeks to Name Crypto Mixers as 'Money Laundering Concern'

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2023. Oct. 19. 18:17

U.S. Treasury Seeks to Name Crypto Mixers as 'Money Laundering Concern' The U.S. Department of the Treasury's financial crimes arm is proposing to label crypto mixers as a "primary money laundering concern" in its effort to combat illicit crypto finance, highlighting the terrorist groups that have benefited from anonymous crypto funds, including possibly Hamas.

Will Lawsuit Against DCG Impact GBTC’s Chances of an ETF Conversion?

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2023. Oct. 19. 17:27

Will Lawsuit Against DCG Impact GBTC’s Chances of an ETF Conversion? Analysts are speculating over whether the lawsuit might have any implications for its GBTC conversion chances.

Crypto for Advisors: What Will Trigger Crypto Mass Adoption?

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2023. Oct. 19. 15:45

Crypto for Advisors: What Will Trigger Crypto Mass Adoption? Andy Baehr, head of CoinDesk Indices discusses scenarios that could be the drivers of mass adoption in crypto.

Global Bitcoin ATM Numbers Sink to Lowest Level Since 2021

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2023. Oct. 19. 15:15

Global Bitcoin ATM Numbers Sink to Lowest Level Since 2021 Since the end of last year, the number installed has dropped 7,000, or 17%.

Bitcoin Could Rise to Between $42K and $56K if BlackRock ETF Is Approved: Matrixport

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2023. Oct. 19. 14:17

Bitcoin Could Rise to Between $42K and $56K if BlackRock ETF Is Approved: Matrixport Bitcoin will rise to between $42,000 and $56,000 if a BlackRock spot bitcoin (BTC) ETF is approved, crypto services provider Matrixport said in a report Thursday.

Bitcoin Asset Manager Onramp Unveils Multisig Platform, Adds BitGo to Custodians

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2023. Oct. 19. 13:30

Bitcoin Asset Manager Onramp Unveils Multisig Platform, Adds BitGo to Custodians Onramp is harnessing multisig security, in which multiple custodians control the private keys to the bitcoin being held, tapping BitGo to perform this role alongside Coincover and Kingdom Trust.

Pantera, Susquehanna and HashKey Back DEX SynFutures With $22M Funding

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2023. Oct. 19. 13:00

Pantera, Susquehanna and HashKey Back DEX SynFutures With $22M Funding The funding round was led by Pantera Capital, and included participations from Susquehanna International Group and HashKey Capital.

Circle to Let Merchants Pay for Customers' Gas Fees With Web3 Wallet Upgrade

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2023. Oct. 19. 13:00

Circle to Let Merchants Pay for Customers' Gas Fees With Web3 Wallet Upgrade Southeast Asian super app Grab is currently piloting the "Gas Station" to cover gas fees for its Singaporean users if they use NFT vouchers.

First Mover Americas: New York AG Sues Gemini, DCG, Genesis

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2023. Oct. 19. 12:02

First Mover Americas: New York AG Sues Gemini, DCG, Genesis The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 19, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Polygon Proposes Council for ‘Decentralized Governance,’ Names 13 Members

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2023. Oct. 19. 12:00

Polygon Proposes Council for ‘Decentralized Governance,’ Names 13 Members The project named 13 "inaugural members" to the council, including officials from Coinbase and the Ethereum Foundation.

Gemini, Genesis, DCG Sued by New York Attorney General for Allegedly Defrauding Investors

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2023. Oct. 19. 11:17

Gemini, Genesis, DCG Sued by New York Attorney General for Allegedly Defrauding Investors The lawsuit alleges that Gemini knew Genesis’ loans were undersecured and at one point highly concentrated with one entity, Sam Bankman-Fried’s Alameda, but did not reveal this information to investors.

Gemini, Genesis, DCG Sued by New York AG for Allegedly Defrauding Investors of $1B

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2023. Oct. 19. 11:17

Gemini, Genesis, DCG Sued by New York AG for Allegedly Defrauding Investors of $1B The lawsuit alleges that Gemini knew Genesis’ loans were undersecured and at one point highly concentrated with one entity, Sam Bankman-Fried’s Alameda, but did not reveal this information to investors.

Bitcoin ETF Rumor Had a Silver Lining and It's Apparent in the Crypto Options Market

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2023. Oct. 19. 11:11

Bitcoin ETF Rumor Had a Silver Lining and It's Apparent in the Crypto Options Market The bitcoin options market has flipped bullish across different timeframes since Monday's erroneous ETF report.

Judge Kaplan's Ire Hits All Lawyers in the Sam Bankman-Fried Case

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2023. Oct. 19. 10:00

Judge Kaplan's Ire Hits All Lawyers in the Sam Bankman-Fried Case We’ve entered the soul-sucking phase of Sam Bankman-Fried’s month-long criminal trial. The part where an antsy Judge Lewis Kaplan paces and glares – and then lashes out at prosecutors (and also defense lawyers) for wasting everyone’s time.

DAO-Builder SuperDao Shuts Shop, Returns Investor Money

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2023. Oct. 19. 09:22

DAO-Builder SuperDao Shuts Shop, Returns Investor Money SuperDao, the platform that helps communities build their own decentralized autonomous organization (DAO), has announced that it is shutting down and returning leftover money to investors.

Can You Use Crypto YouTube Channels to Time the Market? Yes, Says Delphi

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2023. Oct. 19. 08:54

Can You Use Crypto YouTube Channels to Time the Market? Yes, Says Delphi Tracking changes in the viewership and subscriber base of popular crypto-related YouTube channels can offer insights into retail investor sentiment and impending market trends.

Do Kwon’s SEC Case May Hinge on Role of Jump Trading, Court Documents Show

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2023. Oct. 19. 08:53

Do Kwon’s SEC Case May Hinge on Role of Jump Trading, Court Documents Show Kwon has been accused of misleading investors about the terraUSD stablecoin, whose 2022 collapse ricocheted around the crypto world.

Coinbase Picks Ireland as EU Hub

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2023. Oct. 19. 08:51

Coinbase Picks Ireland as EU Hub Forthcoming European laws known as MiCA will allow the exchange to serve the entire EU bloc with a single license.

Coinbase Picks Ireland for EU Hub With MiCA Law Set to Open European Market

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2023. Oct. 19. 08:51

Coinbase Picks Ireland for EU Hub With MiCA Law Set to Open European Market Forthcoming European laws known as MiCA will allow the exchange to serve the entire EU bloc with a single license.

German Regulator Warns Consumers About MEXC's Crypto Custody

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2023. Oct. 19. 08:28

German Regulator Warns Consumers About MEXC's Crypto Custody  The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority warned consumers that the MEXC exchange has been offering financial services without authorisation to do so.

The Crypto Winter May Be Over: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management

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2023. Oct. 19. 08:20

The Crypto Winter May Be Over: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Most of bitcoin’s gains come directly after the halving, and the next such event is expected in April 2024, the firm said.

FTX Used Billions in Customer Funds to Buy Back Binance Stake

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2023. Oct. 19. 08:06

FTX Used Billions in Customer Funds to Buy Back Binance Stake Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao said in a 2022 post the company had received over $2.1 billion in binance usd (BUSD) stablecoins and FTX’s FTT tokens.

Nomura-Backed Komainu Joins Crypto Custodian Copper’s ClearLoop Network

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2023. Oct. 19. 07:00

Nomura-Backed Komainu Joins Crypto Custodian Copper’s ClearLoop Network Komainu clients will be able to benefit from the firm’s on-chain custody while gaining access to off-exchange settlement over ClearLoop.

Elon Musk’s Plan to Charge New X Users $1 May Not Deter Crypto Bots

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2023. Oct. 19. 06:57

Elon Musk’s Plan to Charge New X Users $1 May Not Deter Crypto Bots Crypto watchers say solving the bot problem extends beyond just charging users for the X service.

Tesla Keeps Bitcoin Stash Steady at 9,720 BTC in Q3

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2023. Oct. 19. 05:28

Tesla Keeps Bitcoin Stash Steady at 9,720 BTC in Q3 Tesla did not buy or sell any BTC in the three months to September, leaving its coin stash unchanged at 9,720 BTC.

Tesla Keeps Bitcoin Stash Steady in Q3

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2023. Oct. 19. 05:28

Tesla Keeps Bitcoin Stash Steady in Q3 Tesla did not buy or sell any BTC in the three months to September.

Elon Musk's Tesla Didn't Buy or Sell Any Bitcoin During the Third Quarter

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2023. Oct. 19. 05:28

Elon Musk's Tesla Didn't Buy or Sell Any Bitcoin During the Third Quarter Tesla did not buy or sell any BTC in the three months to September.

Bitcoin Miner Marathon to Custody Some of Its BTC With Fidelity Digital

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2023. Oct. 18. 21:39

Bitcoin Miner Marathon to Custody Some of Its BTC With Fidelity Digital The miner is adding Fidelity to diversify its bitcoin (BTC) custody.

Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval Is Coming, but Analysts Differ on Possible Price Reaction

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2023. Oct. 18. 19:41

Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval Is Coming, but Analysts Differ on Possible Price Reaction A fake report about BlackRock's spot BTC ETF approval Monday spurred a short-lived bitcoin rally to $30,000.

Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval Might Be Near, but Analysts Differ on Possible BTC Price Reaction

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2023. Oct. 18. 19:41

Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval Might Be Near, but Analysts Differ on Possible BTC Price Reaction A fake report about BlackRock's spot BTC ETF approval Monday spurred a short-lived bitcoin rally to $30,000.

Jimmy Zhong Arrest Details Revealed in New Report

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2023. Oct. 18. 18:23

Jimmy Zhong Arrest Details Revealed in New Report Zhong is now serving a one-year sentence related to the theft of bitcoin from the Silk Road marketplace.

Top U.S. Bank Regulator Faulted for Lack of Crypto Guidance to Banks

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2023. Oct. 18. 18:01

Top U.S. Bank Regulator Faulted for Lack of Crypto Guidance to Banks The U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) has left the banks it oversees unequipped to navigate the regulator's crypto expectations, according to the agency's inspector general, so the FDIC agreed to field a new strategy by January.

Cracks Appear as Ethereum Staking Demand Wanes

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2023. Oct. 18. 17:28

Cracks Appear as Ethereum Staking Demand Wanes Earlier this year, Ethereum staking was popular, particularly with Lido Finance's rise to prominence in the DeFi space, but it is now facing challenges, suspicions, and resentment.

Bitcoin Holds $28K as Stocks Buckle Under Interest Rate Concerns

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2023. Oct. 18. 17:20

Bitcoin Holds $28K as Stocks Buckle Under Interest Rate Concerns The U.S. 30-year Treasury bond is on pace to close above 5% for the first time in more than 16 years.

Lightning Labs Rolls Out 'Taproot Assets,' to Make Bitcoin 'Multi-Asset' Network

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2023. Oct. 18. 16:37

Lightning Labs Rolls Out 'Taproot Assets,' to Make Bitcoin 'Multi-Asset' Network Taproot Assets will give developers "the tools needed to make Bitcoin a multi-asset network, but in a scalable manner," according to Lightning Labs.

The Death of Compromise, and a Way Forward for Crypto

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2023. Oct. 18. 15:45

The Death of Compromise, and a Way Forward for Crypto Kim Greenberg of CoinDesk Indices finds a lesson for crypto in LEGO.

Investment as a Service: Table Stakes for the Next Crypto Cycle

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2023. Oct. 18. 15:45

Investment as a Service: Table Stakes for the Next Crypto Cycle Colton Dillion and Sonya Mann of Hedgehog Technologies explain why exchanges and other major players in crypto need to expand their horizons.

U.S. Sen. Warren Leads Lawmakers to Push Administration on Crypto-Backed Terrorism

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2023. Oct. 18. 15:16

U.S. Sen. Warren Leads Lawmakers to Push Administration on Crypto-Backed Terrorism U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) led more than a hundred lawmakers in demanding top officials share their plans for heading off crypto-financed terrorism.

Sam Bankman-Fried Witness Contrasts His Public Comments With FTX's Dangerous Secrets

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2023. Oct. 18. 15:15

Sam Bankman-Fried Witness Contrasts His Public Comments With FTX's Dangerous Secrets Former FTX lobbyist Eliora Katz appeared to mostly be on the stand to allow prosecutors to bring attention to Bankman-Fried's tweets and House testimony, and how they differed from the secret reality that led to the crypto exchange's demise.

'Oh, Yes': Accounting Prof Says Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX Definitely Mishandled Customers' Money

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2023. Oct. 18. 15:15

'Oh, Yes': Accounting Prof Says Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX Definitely Mishandled Customers' Money  Former FTX lobbyist Eliora Katz appeared to mostly be on the stand to allow prosecutors to bring attention to Bankman-Fried's tweets and House testimony, and how they differed from the secret reality that led to the crypto exchange's demise.

‘Oh, Yes’: Accounting Prof Says Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX Definitely Mishandled Customers' Money

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2023. Oct. 18. 15:15

‘Oh, Yes’: Accounting Prof Says Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX Definitely Mishandled Customers' Money  Former FTX lobbyist Eliora Katz appeared to mostly be on the stand to allow prosecutors to bring attention to Bankman-Fried's tweets and House testimony, and how they differed from the secret reality that led to the crypto exchange's demise.

Stellar, Early Blockchain Built for Payments, Adds Smart Contracts to Take on Ethereum

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2023. Oct. 18. 15:00

Stellar, Early Blockchain Built for Payments, Adds Smart Contracts to Take on Ethereum The nine-year-old project, one of the earliest major blockchains, is getting a facelift to incorporate "smart contracts," that theoretically could attract new applications and users – and potentially more demand for the XLM token.

Digital Euro Project Moves to 'Preparation' Phase

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2023. Oct. 18. 14:09

Digital Euro Project Moves to 'Preparation' Phase  The move is not a decision to issue a central bank digital currency, the European Central Bank said Wednesday.

U.S. Treasury Targets Gaza Crypto Business in Sanctions to Squeeze Hamas

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2023. Oct. 18. 14:05

U.S. Treasury Targets Gaza Crypto Business in Sanctions to Squeeze Hamas The Treasury Department issued a list of sanctions that included a business providing money transfers and digital assets exchange services in Gaza.

Crypto World Cautiously Hopeful as California Acts in Absence of U.S. Feds

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2023. Oct. 18. 14:00

Crypto World Cautiously Hopeful as California Acts in Absence of U.S. Feds Crypto insiders feel they've been burned before in the cauldron of New York’s BitLicense, but they fell that California’s implementation leaves some room for hope.

Crypto World Hopeful as California Chases BitLicense in Absence of U.S. Feds

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2023. Oct. 18. 14:00

Crypto World Hopeful as California Chases BitLicense in Absence of U.S. Feds Crypto insiders feel they've been burned before in the cauldron of New York’s BitLicense, but they fell that California’s implementation leaves some room for hope.

Bitcoin Financial Services Firm Unchained Looks to Attract Wealthy Clients With New Advisory Service

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2023. Oct. 18. 13:55

Bitcoin Financial Services Firm Unchained Looks to Attract Wealthy Clients With New Advisory Service The service will offer a network of "bitcoin-competent" financial planners to help HNWIs build distribution and utilization strategies and address potential tax and inheritance issues, Unchained said.

U.S. Crypto Regulatory Fog Keeps Standard Chartered Rooted in UAE, Asia

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2023. Oct. 18. 13:54

U.S. Crypto Regulatory Fog Keeps Standard Chartered Rooted in UAE, Asia Standard Chartered chose Dubai to launch crypto services from. However, reading between the lines, almost anywhere is preferable to the U.S. – that’s the message coming from banks and large institutions.

Investment Manager Methodic Unveils Ether Staking Fund Offering Exposure to ETH Price and Yield

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2023. Oct. 18. 13:00

Investment Manager Methodic Unveils Ether Staking Fund Offering Exposure to ETH Price and Yield The Methodic CoinDesk ETH Staking Fund offers institutional exposure to spot ETH price and staking yields.

Floki Developers Propose Staking and Utility Token Plans

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2023. Oct. 18. 13:00

Floki Developers Propose Staking and Utility Token Plans The move could help amp up investor interest in FLOKI tokens, which form part of the Floki DAO ecosystem.

Ether.Fi Rolls Out Liquid Staking Token eETH, That Can be Restaked on EigenLayer

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2023. Oct. 18. 12:59

Ether.Fi Rolls Out Liquid Staking Token eETH, That Can be Restaked on EigenLayer Decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol ether.fi has rolled out a liquid staking token that allows users to generate rewards through ether (ETH) staking and automatically restake rewards on EigenLayer.

DLT Securities Rules Are Here to Stay, EU Official Says

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2023. Oct. 18. 12:20

DLT Securities Rules Are Here to Stay, EU Official Says New European laws took effect in April, but fears over its limited scale may have inhibited take-up.

First Mover Americas: GBTC Discount Continues to Narrow; Reddit’s Crypto Tokens Plummet

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2023. Oct. 18. 12:10

First Mover Americas: GBTC Discount Continues to Narrow; Reddit’s Crypto Tokens Plummet The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 18, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Korean Giant SK Telecom Releases Crypto Wallet With CryptoQuant as Partner

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2023. Oct. 18. 11:11

Korean Giant SK Telecom Releases Crypto Wallet With CryptoQuant as Partner The wallet will feature on-chain data analysis tools that may inform users' market decisions.

EU Privacy Watchdog Takes Aim at ‘Excessive Centralization’ of Digital Euro

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2023. Oct. 18. 10:46

EU Privacy Watchdog Takes Aim at ‘Excessive Centralization’ of Digital Euro The central bank digital currency has met significant opposition from lawmakers worried over excessive state snooping

(One Part of) SBF's Defense Strategy Starts Paying Off

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2023. Oct. 18. 10:00

(One Part of) SBF's Defense Strategy Starts Paying Off All three of Sam Bankman-Fried’s “inner circle” members have now testified against the FTX founder, and all three have presented similarly on the witness stand: clearly rehearsed, adamant that the FTX founder was in charge and careful not to stray too far from their well-practiced narratives. They were confident when responding to prosecutors, but were less polished when confronted by the defense.

(One Part of) Sam Bankman-Fried's Defense Strategy Starts Paying Off

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2023. Oct. 18. 10:00

(One Part of) Sam Bankman-Fried's Defense Strategy Starts Paying Off All three of Sam Bankman-Fried’s “inner circle” members have now testified against the FTX founder, and all three have presented similarly on the witness stand: clearly rehearsed, adamant that the FTX founder was in charge and careful not to stray too far from their well-practiced narratives. They were confident when responding to prosecutors, but were less polished when confronted by the defense.

Bitcoin Nears $29K as Fidelity ETF Amendment Bumps Bullish Sentiment

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2023. Oct. 18. 08:48

Bitcoin Nears $29K as Fidelity ETF Amendment Bumps Bullish Sentiment Some analysts said the amendments show the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is holding active discussions with related parties.

Coinbase Trading Volume Slows Further as Crypto Winter Continues: Berenberg

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2023. Oct. 18. 07:24

Coinbase Trading Volume Slows Further as Crypto Winter Continues: Berenberg “We continue to view COIN’s consumer take rate as being at risk of compression due to competition for market share within a lower volume crypto space,” the bank said.

Spot Bitcoin ETF Approvals Could Add $1 Trillion to Crypto Market Cap, CryptoQuant Says

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2023. Oct. 18. 05:13

Spot Bitcoin ETF Approvals Could Add $1 Trillion to Crypto Market Cap, CryptoQuant Says Blockchain analytics firm CryptoQuant’s models predict that $155 billion will flow into the bitcoin market cap should the ETFs be approved.

SBF Dined With Eric Adams at NYC Mayor’s Go-To Italian Restaurant

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2023. Oct. 17. 22:32

SBF Dined With Eric Adams at NYC Mayor’s Go-To Italian Restaurant The erstwhile crypto titan and avowed vegan was also scheduled to meet Empire State Gov. Kathy Hochul at The Capital Grille steakhouse, according to FBI trial testimony.

Sam Bankman-Fried Dined With Eric Adams at NYC Mayor’s Go-To Italian Restaurant

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2023. Oct. 17. 22:32

Sam Bankman-Fried Dined With Eric Adams at NYC Mayor’s Go-To Italian Restaurant The erstwhile crypto titan and avowed vegan was also scheduled to meet Empire State Gov. Kathy Hochul at The Capital Grille steakhouse, according to FBI trial testimony.

Bitcoin Beats Rest of Crypto Market as Ether, DeFi Tokens Struggle

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2023. Oct. 17. 22:05

Bitcoin Beats Rest of Crypto Market as Ether, DeFi Tokens Struggle Bitcoin's market share of all cryptocurrencies rises to highest since April 2021.

Bahamian Prime Minister Asked Sam Bankman-Fried to Give His Son Advice on NFT Project

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2023. Oct. 17. 21:35

Bahamian Prime Minister Asked Sam Bankman-Fried to Give His Son Advice on NFT Project The email from Philip Davis was presented in court on Tuesday as part of prosecutors’ fraud case against the FTX founder.

GBTC Discount Continues to Narrow as Investors Await ETF Conversion Decision

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2023. Oct. 17. 20:44

GBTC Discount Continues to Narrow as Investors Await ETF Conversion Decision The fund’s shares have traded at a discount to NAV since December 2021.

Bitcoin ETF Hopes Push Grayscale's GBTC Discount to Narrowest Since 2021

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2023. Oct. 17. 20:44

Bitcoin ETF Hopes Push Grayscale's GBTC Discount to Narrowest Since 2021 The fund’s shares have traded at a discount to NAV since December 2021.

Why Power Is Passing to Courts to Make US Crypto Policy

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2023. Oct. 17. 19:46

Why Power Is Passing to Courts to Make US Crypto Policy Congressional inaction, the decline of the Chevron doctrine, and regulation by enforcement are decentralizing policy-making power over emerging technologies like blockchain and AI, says Michele Neitz.

Why Binance, Coinbase, Ripple and Other Crypto Firms Cite the ‘Major Questions’ Doctrine During Legal Imbroglios

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2023. Oct. 17. 18:47

Why Binance, Coinbase, Ripple and Other Crypto Firms Cite the ‘Major Questions’ Doctrine During Legal Imbroglios Binance, Coinbase and Ripple are just some of the firms that have tried to apply an ill-defined legal doctrine meant to curb overzealous regulators.

Protocol Village: Bracket Launches Testnet for Arbitrum-Based Trading Platform 'Passage'

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2023. Oct. 17. 18:12

Protocol Village: Bracket Launches Testnet for Arbitrum-Based Trading Platform 'Passage' The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the week of Oct. 16-22, with live updates throughout.

Sui Foundation Calls Report of Supply Manipulation 'Materially False'

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2023. Oct. 17. 17:58

Sui Foundation Calls Report of Supply Manipulation 'Materially False' SUI, the native token of the blockchain that was built by former Meta (META) employees, has tumbled by 5% on Tuesday after the community raised concerns over whether the team had been selling staking rewards on Binance.

Protocol Village: Taurus to Integrate Elliptic's Wallet Screening Tool

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2023. Oct. 17. 17:25

Protocol Village: Taurus to Integrate Elliptic's Wallet Screening Tool The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the week of Oct. 16-22, with live updates throughout.

BC Technology Denies Report of $128M Crypto Exchange Sale

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2023. Oct. 17. 17:19

BC Technology Denies Report of $128M Crypto Exchange Sale Firm calls report by Bloomberg “factually inaccurate and highly misleading.”

EU Formally Agrees on New Crypto Tax Data Sharing Rules

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2023. Oct. 17. 16:52

EU Formally Agrees on New Crypto Tax Data Sharing Rules The finalized rules, set to be published in the EU's official journal, force crypto firms to report on customers' holdings to be shared between tax authorities.

Tokenized RWAs Could Grow to a $10T Market by 2030 as Crypto Converges to TradFi: Report

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2023. Oct. 17. 16:47

Tokenized RWAs Could Grow to a $10T Market by 2030 as Crypto Converges to TradFi: Report The market for tokenized real-world assets could grow to $10 billion by 2030 as crypto is maturing and increasingly integrates with existing financial plumbing, crypto asset management firm 21.co said in a report.

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Seeing Client Demand for Crypto 'Around The World'

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2023. Oct. 17. 16:17

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Seeing Client Demand for Crypto 'Around The World' Rumors about spot bitcoin ETF approvals aside, Fink called the recent rally a “flight to quality.”.

Fantom Foundation Wallets Drained; $657K Stolen

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2023. Oct. 17. 16:12

Fantom Foundation Wallets Drained; $657K Stolen The foundation wallets of the Fantom blockchain have been drained on both Ethereum and Fantom, according to blockchain security analyst Certik.

Fed Governor Bowman Says U.S. CBDC May Pose 'Significant Risk'

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2023. Oct. 17. 16:05

Fed Governor Bowman Says U.S. CBDC May Pose 'Significant Risk' Governor Michelle Bowman suggests other payments services, including FedNow, may do a CBDC's job better, and she's also suspicious of the dangers of stablecoins.

Digital Dollar May Pose 'Significant Risk,' Fed Governor Bowman Says

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2023. Oct. 17. 16:05

Digital Dollar May Pose 'Significant Risk,' Fed Governor Bowman Says Governor Michelle Bowman suggests other payments services, including FedNow, may do a CBDC's job better, and she's also suspicious of the dangers of stablecoins.

Scroll Confirms Mainnet Live, as Co-Founder Predicts Speed Gains Over Ethereum

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2023. Oct. 17. 16:00

Scroll Confirms Mainnet Live, as Co-Founder Predicts Speed Gains Over Ethereum Blockchain data showed that Scroll’s smart contract was deployed on Oct. 8, but the team held off making its official announcement until this week.

SBF Trial: For Once, Bankman-Fried's Lawyer Lands a Punch

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2023. Oct. 17. 15:41

SBF Trial: For Once, Bankman-Fried's Lawyer Lands a Punch      Sam Bankman-Fried's former colleague, Nishad Singh, will have to answer questions from the FTX founder's lawyer about the last few years of the exchange's operations.

SBF Trial: For Once, Sam Bankman-Fried's Lawyer Lands a Punch

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2023. Oct. 17. 15:41

SBF Trial: For Once, Sam Bankman-Fried's Lawyer Lands a Punch      Sam Bankman-Fried's former colleague, Nishad Singh, will have to answer questions from the FTX founder's lawyer about the last few years of the exchange's operations.

For Once, Sam Bankman-Fried's Lawyer Lands a Punch at FTX CEO's Criminal Trial

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2023. Oct. 17. 15:41

For Once, Sam Bankman-Fried's Lawyer Lands a Punch at FTX CEO's Criminal Trial      Sam Bankman-Fried's former colleague, Nishad Singh, will have to answer questions from the FTX founder's lawyer about the last few years of the exchange's operations.

Bitcoin Magazine Owner Backs First Ordinals Fund, Which Bought $85K Rock

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2023. Oct. 17. 15:30

Bitcoin Magazine Owner Backs First Ordinals Fund, Which Bought $85K Rock The "Unbroken Chain" fund, as it is known, plans to raise $5 million from its limited partners and will trade in various Ordinals types, including BRC-20 tokens – sometimes positioned as NFTs on Bitcoin.

Why Congress Will Be the Dollar’s Downfall

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2023. Oct. 17. 14:55

Why Congress Will Be the Dollar’s Downfall Congressional inaction is likely to cause de-dollarization as the country’s foes — and friends — move even faster to get off the U.S. dollar. Americans deserve to know what’s at risk so we can vote accordingly, and get the economy we deserve.

Web3-Powered File Management App Raises $1.5M to Offer Alternative to Google

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2023. Oct. 17. 14:00

Web3-Powered File Management App Raises $1.5M to Offer Alternative to Google Fileverse offers a decentralized file management and collaboration service, an alternative to centralized providers such as Google or Notion.

When Bankruptcy Regulates Crypto: The Good, the Bad, and the (Really) Ugly

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2023. Oct. 17. 13:48

When Bankruptcy Regulates Crypto: The Good, the Bad, and the (Really) Ugly In the absence of specific policy, U.S. regulation of crypto has devolved to judges in bankruptcy proceedings, say Yesha Yadav and Bob Stark.

How African Students Became Victims of FTX’s Collapse

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2023. Oct. 17. 13:31

How African Students Became Victims of FTX’s Collapse “We saw an exchange that was supposedly better than every other one we had used, so we let a lot of family and friends get involved with the FTX platform,” FTX Africa’s former education lead Pius Okedinachi told CoinDesk.

The Sam Bankman-Fried Trial Is Revealing Crypto's Amateur-Hour Ways

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2023. Oct. 17. 13:30

The Sam Bankman-Fried Trial Is Revealing Crypto's Amateur-Hour Ways Paradigm, BlockFi, Genesis and other companies did not have access to audited financial statements prior to investing or loaning billions to FTX, FTX.US. and Alameda Research, according to testimonies given in the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried. Rather, these investors and lenders looked at unaudited financial statements and spoke with the executives at these companies to determine critical pieces of information like FTX's cash flow, its liabilities, its current assets and net asset value.

BitGo Buys Crypto Wealth Management Platform HeightZero

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2023. Oct. 17. 13:00

BitGo Buys Crypto Wealth Management Platform HeightZero HeightZero handles portfolio rebalancing, statement generation, tax loss harvesting and automated billing for crypto clients.

Binance.US Halts Direct Dollar Withdrawals

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2023. Oct. 17. 12:14

Binance.US Halts Direct Dollar Withdrawals Dollar deposits in user wallets are no longer eligible for FDIC insurance protection, according to the updated terms of use.

First Mover Americas: FTX Proposes Returning Up to 90% of Customer Funds

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2023. Oct. 17. 12:01

First Mover Americas: FTX Proposes Returning Up to 90% of Customer Funds The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 17, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Ripple VP: The Policy Considerations 'Justifying the Implementation of CBDCs'

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2023. Oct. 17. 11:47

Ripple VP: The Policy Considerations 'Justifying the Implementation of CBDCs' Central bank digital currencies have nearly limitless opportunity but ultimately, mainstream adoption hinges upon usability, Ripple Vice President James Wallis writes.

Pennsylvania Lawmaker Scraps Crypto Mining Ban to Advance Energy Conservation Bill

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2023. Oct. 17. 11:05

Pennsylvania Lawmaker Scraps Crypto Mining Ban to Advance Energy Conservation Bill The state's Environmental Resources and Energy Committee accepted the amended bill on Monday by a slim margin.

Banks Must Disclose Crypto Exposures, Global Regulator Says

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2023. Oct. 17. 10:42

Banks Must Disclose Crypto Exposures, Global Regulator Says The guidance will ensure transparency and market discipline, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision said

SBF Trial: FTX Exec Felt ‘Suicidal’ in Crypto Exchange’s Final Days

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2023. Oct. 17. 10:00

SBF Trial: FTX Exec Felt ‘Suicidal’ in Crypto Exchange’s Final Days Nishad Singh told a jury on Monday that his September meeting with Bankman-Fired was the first time he realized that Alameda, FTX’s sister trading firm, had spent billions of dollars of FTX user deposits, and had left a gaping hole in both companies’ balance sheets.

EU Regulator Warns of ‘Opaque’ Crypto Firms as It Seeks to Close MiCA Loopholes

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2023. Oct. 17. 10:00

EU Regulator Warns of ‘Opaque’ Crypto Firms as It Seeks to Close MiCA Loopholes The European Securities and Markets Authority doesn’t want foreign companies operating via EU “letterbox” entities

Protocol Village: Taurus to Integrate Elliptic's Wallet Screening Tool

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2023. Oct. 17. 10:00

Protocol Village: Taurus to Integrate Elliptic's Wallet Screening Tool The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the week of Oct. 16-22, with live updates throughout.

SBF Trial: Nishad Singh Felt ‘Suicidal’ in Crypto Exchange’s Final Days

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2023. Oct. 17. 10:00

SBF Trial: Nishad Singh Felt ‘Suicidal’ in Crypto Exchange’s Final Days Nishad Singh told a jury on Monday that his September meeting with Bankman-Fired was the first time he realized that Alameda, FTX’s sister trading firm, had spent billions of dollars of FTX user deposits, and had left a gaping hole in both companies’ balance sheets.

Bitcoin Above $28K Buoyed by California ‘BitLicense’ Bill Being Signed

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2023. Oct. 17. 09:13

Bitcoin Above $28K Buoyed by California ‘BitLicense’ Bill Being Signed The broader crypto market returned just over 1.24% on average in the past 24 hours, CoinDesk Market Index shows.

Israel Freezes 100 Binance Accounts Over Suspected Hamas Links: FT

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2023. Oct. 17. 08:11

Israel Freezes 100 Binance Accounts Over Suspected Hamas Links: FT Authorities requested information on some 200 other crypto accounts, the FT said, citing people familiar with the matter.

Lido Finance Sunsets Solana Staking Product After DAO Vote

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2023. Oct. 17. 07:59

Lido Finance Sunsets Solana Staking Product After DAO Vote The staking service for SOL tokens will be discontinued over the coming months, developers said.

Bitcoin's Rising Dominance Rate Challenges Altcoin Boom From 2021

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2023. Oct. 17. 07:19

Bitcoin's Rising Dominance Rate Challenges Altcoin Boom From 2021 The ascent in bitcoin's dominance rate is consistent with the bullish breakout in June, which marked the end of a prolonged range play between 38% and 48%.

FTX Plans to Return 90% of Customer Funds, But There's a Catch

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2023. Oct. 17. 06:32

FTX Plans to Return 90% of Customer Funds, But There's a Catch An amended proposal released early Tuesday will be filed by the FTX Debtors by mid-December if approved.

Bitcoin Liquidity on Binance Plummeted During the ETF Rumor-Induced Market Rollercoaster: Kaiko

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2023. Oct. 17. 05:34

Bitcoin Liquidity on Binance Plummeted During the ETF Rumor-Induced Market Rollercoaster: Kaiko Several traders experienced 'slippage' as liquidity declined across major exchanges.

Trading Bitcoin on Binance Got Tougher During the ETF Rumor Frenzy: Kaiko

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2023. Oct. 17. 05:34

Trading Bitcoin on Binance Got Tougher During the ETF Rumor Frenzy: Kaiko Several traders experienced 'slippage' as liquidity declined across major exchanges.

Protocol Village: ARPA Network's Random Number Generator 'Randcast' Live on Optimism

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2023. Oct. 17. 02:58

Protocol Village: ARPA Network's Random Number Generator 'Randcast' Live on Optimism The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the week of Oct. 16-22, with live updates throughout.

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Hovers Above $28K After ETF Reports Prove False

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2023. Oct. 16. 23:03

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Hovers Above $28K After ETF Reports Prove False Meanwhile, the market continues to trend downwards amid higher-than-expected U.S. PPI and CPI Data

Protocol Village: ARPA Network's Random Number Generator 'Randcast' Live on Optimism

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2023. Oct. 16. 19:46

Protocol Village: ARPA Network's Random Number Generator 'Randcast' Live on Optimism The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the week of Oct. 16-22, with live updates throughout.

Uniswap Labs to Charge 0.15% Fee on Crypto Swaps Involving ETH, USDC, Other Tokens

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2023. Oct. 16. 19:30

Uniswap Labs to Charge 0.15% Fee on Crypto Swaps Involving ETH, USDC, Other Tokens The entity behind popular DeFi exchange Uniswap will levy a small fee – the first in its history.

What’s All the Fuss About Bitcoin ETFs?

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2023. Oct. 16. 18:51

What’s All the Fuss About Bitcoin ETFs? Fake news of SEC approval for a spot Bitcoin ETF sent markets higher. Why are traders so obsessed with this new product?

Manta's Layer-2 Blockchain Already Plans to Ditch OP Stack for Polygon

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2023. Oct. 16. 16:30

Manta's Layer-2 Blockchain Already Plans to Ditch OP Stack for Polygon The network, which just went live a couple weeks ago as a so-called optimistic rollup – the core underpinning of OP Stack – will now become a “ZK-rollup,” which is what Polygon’s software kit provides.

The Ripple Effects of a Spot Market Bitcoin ETF

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2023. Oct. 16. 16:23

The Ripple Effects of a Spot Market Bitcoin ETF Financial giants including BlackRock and Fidelity are looking to launch a bitcoin investment vehicle for people who do or cannot hold bitcoin directly.

What’s Next for Grayscale, Spot Bitcoin ETF After SEC Declines to Appeal Court Loss?

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2023. Oct. 16. 16:11

What’s Next for Grayscale, Spot Bitcoin ETF After SEC Declines to Appeal Court Loss? One analyst believes SEC Chair Gary Gensler has little choice but to soon approve the long-awaited vehicle.

Genesis Ordered to Comply With Terra Subpoena Within 5 Days

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2023. Oct. 16. 16:00

Genesis Ordered to Comply With Terra Subpoena Within 5 Days The crypto firm failed to comply with requests made as part of a probe into the collapsed stablecoin, a New York judge said

Binance to Stop Accepting New U.K. Users to Comply With Ad Rules

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2023. Oct. 16. 15:20

Binance to Stop Accepting New U.K. Users to Comply With Ad Rules The firm will stop accepting new users starting Monday after U.K. regulator FCA last week restricted Binance's local partner from approving crypto ads.

LIVE: Former Top FTX Executive Testifies He Knew $8B of Customer Money Was Missing

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2023. Oct. 16. 14:32

LIVE: Former Top FTX Executive Testifies He Knew $8B of Customer Money Was Missing Nishad Singh is the latest member of Sam Bankman-Fried’s inner circle to take the stand after pleading guilty.

Former Top FTX Executive Testifies He Knew $8B of Customer Money Was Missing

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2023. Oct. 16. 14:32

Former Top FTX Executive Testifies He Knew $8B of Customer Money Was Missing Nishad Singh, the latest member of Sam Bankman-Fried’s inner circle to testify, said his admiration for SBF turned to “shame” on discovering FTX execs enriched themselves with customer funds.

Protocol Village: ARPA Network's Random Number Generator 'Randcast' Live on Optimism

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2023. Oct. 16. 14:05

Protocol Village: ARPA Network's Random Number Generator 'Randcast' Live on Optimism The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the week of Oct. 16-22, with live updates throughout.

Bitcoin Jumps to $30K, Then Dumps, as False Spot ETF Approval Report Circulates

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2023. Oct. 16. 13:57

Bitcoin Jumps to $30K, Then Dumps, as False Spot ETF Approval Report Circulates More than $80 million in derivatives positions have been liquidated in the past hour as bitcoin (BTC) surged from $27,900 to $30,000 following an unverified about a spot ETF approval.

Tether Freezes 32 Crypto Addresses Linked to Terrorism, Warfare in Israel and Ukraine

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2023. Oct. 16. 12:50

Tether Freezes 32 Crypto Addresses Linked to Terrorism, Warfare in Israel and Ukraine Stablecoin issuer Tether has frozen 32 cryptocurrency addresses linked to terrorism and warfare in Israel and Ukraine, according to a press release.

Where Is Crypto Policy Heading in a Post-FTX World?

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2023. Oct. 16. 12:45

Where Is Crypto Policy Heading in a Post-FTX World? CoinDesk’s “State of Crypto” Week looks at the prospects for digital assets legislation and regulation in Washington D.C.

The Stablecoin Bill Is a Vital Upgrade for US Financial Plumbing

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2023. Oct. 16. 12:17

The Stablecoin Bill Is a Vital Upgrade for US Financial Plumbing The Clarity for Payment Stablecoins bill is sensible legislation for technology that could help millions of people, says Circle’s Heath Tarbert, the former chair of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Spot ETFs Inch Closer to Reality in U.S.

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2023. Oct. 16. 12:01

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Spot ETFs Inch Closer to Reality in U.S.  The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 16, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Hong Kong-Based Crypto Exchange OSL's Owner Weighing Sale at $128M Valuation: Bloomberg

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2023. Oct. 16. 11:42

Hong Kong-Based Crypto Exchange OSL's Owner Weighing Sale at $128M Valuation: Bloomberg BC Technology may elect to sell parts of OSL's business rather than the whole entity, according to the report, citing people familiar with the matter.

GameFi Token BIGTIME Rallies 250% in First Week; Analysts Raise Supply Concerns

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2023. Oct. 16. 11:16

GameFi Token BIGTIME Rallies 250% in First Week; Analysts Raise Supply Concerns BIGTIME debuted on select exchanges, including OKX and Coinbase, last Wednesday.

California 'BitLicense' Bill Signed by Gov. Newsom

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2023. Oct. 16. 10:36

California 'BitLicense' Bill Signed by Gov. Newsom The Digital Financial Assets Law will take effect on July 1, 2025.

Bitcoin Gains Spark Bullish Call of ‘$15T Asset;’ BTC Forks Jump

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2023. Oct. 16. 10:00

Bitcoin Gains Spark Bullish Call of ‘$15T Asset;’ BTC Forks Jump One bull said bitcoin is “more valuable than gold” and will become a $15 trillion asset.

SBF Trial: What Did FTX’s Terms of Service Say About Customer Funds?

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2023. Oct. 16. 10:00

SBF Trial: What Did FTX’s Terms of Service Say About Customer Funds? A filing last week suggests Sam Bankman-Fried's defense wants to get back to the argument that Bankman-Fried did not technically commit wire fraud because FTX’s terms of service were worded in such a way that there's no case to argue funds were misappropriated.

Ferrari to Start Accepting Crypto Payments in U.S: Reuters

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2023. Oct. 16. 09:27

Ferrari to Start Accepting Crypto Payments in U.S: Reuters Ferrari will subsequently extend the scheme to Europe in response to demand from its wealthy customers.

Ferrari to Start Accepting Crypto Payments in U.S, Europe to Follow

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2023. Oct. 16. 09:27

Ferrari to Start Accepting Crypto Payments in U.S, Europe to Follow Ferrari will subsequently extend the scheme to Europe in response to demand from its wealthy customers.

Investor Demand for Ether Staking Yields Has Slowed: Coinbase

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2023. Oct. 16. 08:48

Investor Demand for Ether Staking Yields Has Slowed: Coinbase Staking yields have dropped to 3.5% from above 5% in the last few months, the report said.

Binance Burns $450M BNB in Quarterly Move

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2023. Oct. 16. 08:36

Binance Burns $450M BNB in Quarterly Move The burn mechanism is based on BNB's price and the number of blocks generated on the BNB Smart Chain (BSC) during the quarter.

FTX Bankruptcy Estate Stakes $150M SOL and ETH as Sam Bankman-Fried's Trial Continues

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2023. Oct. 16. 07:19

FTX Bankruptcy Estate Stakes $150M SOL and ETH as Sam Bankman-Fried's Trial Continues Addresses tied to the bankrupt crypto exchange controlled by a creditors’ group have apparently staked the tokens to earn yield, blockchain data suggests.

Grayscale 'GBTC Discount' Narrows to Near 2-Year Low as SEC Misses ETF Appeal Window

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2023. Oct. 16. 06:42

Grayscale 'GBTC Discount' Narrows to Near 2-Year Low as SEC Misses ETF Appeal Window The narrowing of the discount likely represents increased likelihood that Grayscale will be able to convert its close-ended bitcoin trust into a spot-based exchange-traded fund.

Bitcoin Jumps to Near $28K As Bulls Bet on ETF Approval

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2023. Oct. 16. 06:29

Bitcoin Jumps to Near $28K As Bulls Bet on ETF Approval Traders could be betting on a development that buoys hopes for a spot bitcoin ETF in the US.

Australia Proposes New Licensing Regime for Crypto Exchanges, Aims for Draft Legislation by 2024

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2023. Oct. 16. 05:20

Australia Proposes New Licensing Regime for Crypto Exchanges, Aims for Draft Legislation by 2024 Australia expects to release a draft legislation which covers licensing and custody rules for crypto asset providers by 2024.

Upbit Receives Preliminary 'In-Principal' Approval in Singapore

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2023. Oct. 16. 05:03

Upbit Receives Preliminary 'In-Principal' Approval in Singapore The in-principal approval allows Upbit Singapore to continue providing regulated digital payment token services in compliance with the Payment Services Act 2019.

Internet Computer's Dfinity Is Building Carbon Credit-Inspired Tech for Waste Management

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2023. Oct. 16. 05:00

Internet Computer's Dfinity Is Building Carbon Credit-Inspired Tech for Waste Management The foundation is working with management consultancy Roland Berger who introduced the Voluntary Recycling Credits (VRC) standard in June, inspired by the carbon credit market.

SEC Reportedly Decides Not to Appeal Its Bitcoin ETF Court Loss Against Grayscale

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2023. Oct. 13. 21:07

SEC Reportedly Decides Not to Appeal Its Bitcoin ETF Court Loss Against Grayscale The decision, reported by Reuters, boosts the odds that Grayscale Investments will be able to turn its Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) into a more investor-friendly ETF.

SEC Won’t Appeal Loss in Grayscale Case, Boosting the Odds GBTC Can Become a Bitcoin ETF

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2023. Oct. 13. 21:07

SEC Won’t Appeal Loss in Grayscale Case, Boosting the Odds GBTC Can Become a Bitcoin ETF The decision, reported by Reuters, boosts the odds that Grayscale Investments will be able to turn its Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) into a more investor-friendly ETF.

Is Hamas Using Crypto to Attack Israel? We Don’t Know

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2023. Oct. 13. 18:58

Is Hamas Using Crypto to Attack Israel? We Don’t Know Reports this week about multi-million dollar Hamas crypto financing may have left a faulty impression.

Ethereum's New Low-Fee Regime May Put Its 'Ultra Sound Money' Thesis to Test

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2023. Oct. 13. 18:24

Ethereum's New Low-Fee Regime May Put Its 'Ultra Sound Money' Thesis to Test The Ethereum network's revenue from fees dropped to its lowest level since April 2020 as speculative activity disappeared and users migrated to layer 2s, IntoTheBlock said.

Hamas' Crypto Ties May Lend Energy to Sen. Warren's Money Laundering Bill

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2023. Oct. 13. 18:03

Hamas' Crypto Ties May Lend Energy to Sen. Warren's Money Laundering Bill The revelations that the terrorist group behind last week’s attack on villages in southern Israel that left more than 1,200 Israelis dead was partially funded with cryptocurrency may lend additional weight to an effort from Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and others to push for a law targeting money laundering and sanctions abuses in crypto.

SBF Trial: Crypto Lender BlockFi Believed Alameda Was Solvent Given Balance Sheet It Was Shown, CEO Testifies

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2023. Oct. 13. 17:29

SBF Trial: Crypto Lender BlockFi Believed Alameda Was Solvent Given Balance Sheet It Was Shown, CEO Testifies BlockFi lost “a little over a billion dollars” due to its involvement with FTX and Alameda Research, Zac Prince said.

U.S. House Speaker Drama Could Threaten to Unravel Crypto's 2023 Chances

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2023. Oct. 13. 16:26

U.S. House Speaker Drama Could Threaten to Unravel Crypto's 2023 Chances Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives are sprinting toward the worst case scenario in their scramble for a new speaker of the House, and their infighting could worsen the prospects for crypto legislation this year.

SEC Deadline on Grayscale's Bitcoin ETF Dispute Approaching at Midnight

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2023. Oct. 13. 15:44

SEC Deadline on Grayscale's Bitcoin ETF Dispute Approaching at Midnight The SEC has hours left to seek an appeal of the court order to erase the agency’s rejection of Grayscale’s trust-to-ETF conversion application.

THORSwap, Used by FTX Exploiter, Resumes Trading After Updating Terms to Exclude U.S.-Sanctioned Countries

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2023. Oct. 13. 15:11

THORSwap, Used by FTX Exploiter, Resumes Trading After Updating Terms to Exclude U.S.-Sanctioned Countries THORSwap, the exchange that paused its platform last Friday following a series of trades related to the FTX hack, resumed its services on Friday with updated terms and conditions relating to users in sanctioned countries.

CertiK, Blockchain Code Auditor, Makes 'Strategic Workforce Adjustment' of 15%

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2023. Oct. 13. 14:17

CertiK, Blockchain Code Auditor, Makes 'Strategic Workforce Adjustment' of 15% Just last year, the company raised nearly $150 million of fresh capital. Now, as crypto winter drags on, it is cutting jobs, citing "evolving market dynamics."

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Spot ETF Partially Priced in: Coinbase

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2023. Oct. 13. 12:07

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Spot ETF Partially Priced in: Coinbase The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 13, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Tether Promotes Paolo Ardoino to CEO

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2023. Oct. 13. 12:00

Tether Promotes Paolo Ardoino to CEO Paolo Ardoino appointed new CEO at Tether.

Bitcoin Wallet Maker Finances 3D-Printed Gun Documentary

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2023. Oct. 13. 12:00

Bitcoin Wallet Maker Finances 3D-Printed Gun Documentary Privacy stalwart Samourai Wallet is an executive producer of "Death Athletic," a forthcoming film about ghost-gun firebrand Cody Wilson.

Frax Finance's Fed Yield-Matching Staking Vault Attracts $30M, FXS Steady

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2023. Oct. 13. 11:38

Frax Finance's Fed Yield-Matching Staking Vault Attracts $30M, FXS Steady Early Thursday, Frax unveiled sFRAX staking vault, allowing users to take advantage of higher interest rates in the U.S.

Flare Network Will Burn 2.1B FLR to Support Ecosystem Health

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2023. Oct. 13. 09:00

Flare Network Will Burn 2.1B FLR to Support Ecosystem Health Some 198 million FLR will be burned immediately with a further 66 million set to be burned monthly until January 2026.

Perpetual Trading Protocol GMX Bags Biggest Chunk of $40M Arbitrum Grant

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2023. Oct. 13. 08:43

Perpetual Trading Protocol GMX Bags Biggest Chunk of $40M Arbitrum Grant Arbitrum projects will receive token grants that may help attract new money to the popular blockchain.

Bitcoin Spot ETFs Approval Partially Priced In, Coinbase Says

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2023. Oct. 13. 07:29

Bitcoin Spot ETFs Approval Partially Priced In, Coinbase Says Spot-based ETFs are widely expected to unlock floodgates for mainstream money. Flows, however, are likely to materialise overtime, according to Coinbase.

Bitcoin Is Currently Neither ‘Bullish’ or ‘Bearish,’ Traders Say

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2023. Oct. 13. 07:11

Bitcoin Is Currently Neither ‘Bullish’ or ‘Bearish,’ Traders Say Major tokens seemed to stabilize on Friday morning following a week-long price drop.

Ether Drops 1.9% to 7-Month Low as Crypto Buckles Further Following Inflation Data

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2023. Oct. 12. 21:08

Ether Drops 1.9% to 7-Month Low as Crypto Buckles Further Following Inflation Data ETH dropped to its lowest price since March, while most cryptocurrencies struggled as risk-off sentiment took over markets following a slightly hotter-than-expected inflation report and surging rates.

Coinbase Sounds Alarm on IRS Crypto Tax Proposal

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2023. Oct. 12. 21:00

Coinbase Sounds Alarm on IRS Crypto Tax Proposal As the U.S. crypto exchange called the recent IRS proposal for taxing crypto “incomprehensible,” the tax agency flagged that the industry isn’t paying its fair share.

Ethereum Has Nearly Cleared Out Validator Queue, a Sign of Weak Staking Demand

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2023. Oct. 12. 19:16

Ethereum Has Nearly Cleared Out Validator Queue, a Sign of Weak Staking Demand The waiting time to deploy new validators to the Ethereum network has diminished to just five hours from a peak of 45 days in early June.

The SAFER Banking Act Can End Discriminatory Banking Practices

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2023. Oct. 12. 19:11

The SAFER Banking Act Can End Discriminatory Banking Practices Designed to dismantle barriers to financial services for marijuana businesses, the bill would be beneficial to crypto companies stripped of banking access, says Cody Carbone.

Scroll zkEVM Launches, Blockchain Data Shows, Competing With Polygon, Matter Labs

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2023. Oct. 12. 18:52

Scroll zkEVM Launches, Blockchain Data Shows, Competing With Polygon, Matter Labs The new Ethereum layer-2 network's debut adds to the competition among rival providers of so-called "zkEVMs," including Polygon and Matter Labs.

Voyager Ex-CEO Charged by U.S. Regulators With Fraud, Making False Claims

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2023. Oct. 12. 17:52

Voyager Ex-CEO Charged by U.S. Regulators With Fraud, Making False Claims U.S. regulators have targeted former Voyager Digital CEO Stephen Ehrlich with lawsuits claiming he engaged in fraud and deliberately misrepresented his customers’ government protections.

Trezor Unveils New Hardware Wallets, Corrosion-Resistant 'Keep Metal' for Recovery

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2023. Oct. 12. 16:55

Trezor Unveils New Hardware Wallets, Corrosion-Resistant 'Keep Metal' for Recovery Trezor has produced a hardware wallet with a stripped-back design to appeal to less experienced crypto users, alongside two other new products.

Crypto for Advisors: Advisors Pivot to On-Chain Support

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2023. Oct. 12. 15:45

Crypto for Advisors: Advisors Pivot to On-Chain Support How can advisors support client interest in digital assets? Thanks to Miguel Kudry from L1 Advisors for taking us through examples in today’s Crypto for Advisors newsletter.

LIVE: Caroline Ellison Starts Day 3 of Testimony Against Sam Bankman-Fried

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2023. Oct. 12. 13:37

LIVE: Caroline Ellison Starts Day 3 of Testimony Against Sam Bankman-Fried Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison faces Sam Bankman-Fried attorney Mark Cohen as she begins her third day of testimony.

SBF Trial: Accountants 'Couldn't or Wouldn't' Audit Alameda, Caroline Ellison Says

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2023. Oct. 12. 13:37

SBF Trial: Accountants 'Couldn't or Wouldn't' Audit Alameda, Caroline Ellison Says Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison faces Sam Bankman-Fried attorney Mark Cohen as she begins her third day of testimony.

SBF Trial: Defense Counsel Signals Plan to Blame Caroline Ellison for FTX Collapse

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2023. Oct. 12. 13:37

SBF Trial: Defense Counsel Signals Plan to Blame Caroline Ellison for FTX Collapse Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison faces Sam Bankman-Fried attorney Mark Cohen as she begins her third day of testimony.

SBF Trial: Defense Counsel's Cross-Examination of Star Prosecution Witness Meandered

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2023. Oct. 12. 13:37

SBF Trial: Defense Counsel's Cross-Examination of Star Prosecution Witness Meandered Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison faces Sam Bankman-Fried attorney Mark Cohen as she begins her third day of testimony.

UK FCA Working on Blue Print for Fund Tokenization Due This Year

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2023. Oct. 12. 13:17

UK FCA Working on Blue Print for Fund Tokenization Due This Year The U.K. financial regulator said earlier in the year it was speaking to firms and trade groups in relation to proposals on fund tokenization.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Extends Decline for a Fifth Day, Touches $26.6K

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2023. Oct. 12. 12:14

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Extends Decline for a Fifth Day, Touches $26.6K The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 12, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

USDR Issuer to Salvage Failed Property-Backed Stablecoin’s Assets, ‘Make Users Whole’

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2023. Oct. 12. 12:12

USDR Issuer to Salvage Failed Property-Backed Stablecoin’s Assets, ‘Make Users Whole’ A high-profile failure in crypto’s burgeoning “real-world assets” niche may take an upward turn.

Russian Attackers May Have Been Behind Hack of Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX, Elliptic Says

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2023. Oct. 12. 12:00

Russian Attackers May Have Been Behind Hack of Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX, Elliptic Says Research firm Elliptic said some of the stolen funds appear to be linked to Russian cybercriminal groups, citing on-chain analysis.

Bitcoin’s 300% Surge From Early 2019 in Focus As Fed Officials Favor Rate Pause

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2023. Oct. 12. 08:08

Bitcoin’s 300% Surge From Early 2019 in Focus As Fed Officials Favor Rate Pause The 2019 playbook offers a bullish view for bitcoin as Fed officials signal pause in the rate hike cycle.

Bitcoin Drops Below $27K, Ether Stable as Jim Cramer Pokes Bearish Calls

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2023. Oct. 12. 07:52

Bitcoin Drops Below $27K, Ether Stable as Jim Cramer Pokes Bearish Calls Ether showed signs of stability after a nearly weeklong decline.

Alameda Lost Nearly $200M to Phishing Attacks, Ex-Engineer Says

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2023. Oct. 12. 06:39

Alameda Lost Nearly $200M to Phishing Attacks, Ex-Engineer Says Lax security practices seemed to be a feature of the former crypto trading titan.

Reddit's Fortnite Token BRICK More Than Doubles After Two-Months of Decline

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2023. Oct. 12. 04:55

Reddit's Fortnite Token BRICK More Than Doubles After Two-Months of Decline Bricks (BRICK), the native token of Reddit's Fortnite community, surged by 100% over the past 24-hours following a two-month downswing that saw it lose more than 80% of its value.

Bitcoin Sinks Nearly 3% to $26.7K; Bulls Ponder How Low It Can Go

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2023. Oct. 11. 21:01

Bitcoin Sinks Nearly 3% to $26.7K; Bulls Ponder How Low It Can Go After failing again at $28,000 resistance over the weekend, bitcoin has retreated to its weakest level since late September.

DeFi Protocol BarnBridge Prepares for SEC Action, Fines

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2023. Oct. 11. 20:55

DeFi Protocol BarnBridge Prepares for SEC Action, Fines The decentralized autonomous organization is holding a vote on how to respond to securities regulators.

The Protocol: Bitcoin Might Get Ethereum-Style Smart Contracts Under ‘BitVM’ Plan

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2023. Oct. 11. 20:51

The Protocol: Bitcoin Might Get Ethereum-Style Smart Contracts Under ‘BitVM’ Plan ZeroSync's Robin Linus has ignited excitement in the Bitcoin community by introducing the "BitVM" paper, proposing a straightforward method for incorporating smart contracts into the original blockchain, a feature predominantly associated with Ethereum and its numerous derivatives.

Crypto Bills May Depend on U.S. House GOP Battle Over Scalise Speaker Pick

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2023. Oct. 11. 20:28

Crypto Bills May Depend on U.S. House GOP Battle Over Scalise Speaker Pick The U.S. House of Representatives won’t get back to work on crypto legislation if Republicans can’t unify behind majority choice Steve Scalise – or some alternative – after the party’s ousting of Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) derailed the congressional agenda.

Chainlink’s LINK Is ‘Safest Bet’ to Profit From RWA Tokenization Trend: K33 Research

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2023. Oct. 11. 16:54

Chainlink’s LINK Is ‘Safest Bet’ to Profit From RWA Tokenization Trend: K33 Research Chainlink has positioned itself as a key piece of infrastructure to connect blockchains with the outside world and should profit from crypto’s real-world asset narrative.

Stars Arena Exploiter: ‘I Want to Cooperate’

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2023. Oct. 11. 16:53

Stars Arena Exploiter: ‘I Want to Cooperate’ The social app on Avalanche was drained for $3 Million last week.

Stars Arena Recovered 90% of the Funds Lost to Hack After Bounty Paid

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2023. Oct. 11. 16:53

Stars Arena Recovered 90% of the Funds Lost to Hack After Bounty Paid The social app on Avalanche was drained for $3 Million last week.

Real Estate-Backed Stablecoin USDR De-Pegs After Treasury Was Drained of Liquid Assets

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2023. Oct. 11. 16:46

Real Estate-Backed Stablecoin USDR De-Pegs After Treasury Was Drained of Liquid Assets On-chain data suggests that USDR's treasury was drained of liquid assets, leading to a run on the stablecoin.

Bitcoin Mining Industry Is at a ‘Crucible Moment,’ JPMorgan Says

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2023. Oct. 11. 16:31

Bitcoin Mining Industry Is at a ‘Crucible Moment,’ JPMorgan Says The bank initiates research coverage of CleanSpark (top pick), Marathon Digital, Riot Platforms and Cipher Mining.

Ether Could Hit $8K by End of 2026: Standard Chartered

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2023. Oct. 11. 16:24

Ether Could Hit $8K by End of 2026: Standard Chartered Emerging uses for the Ethereum network in gaming and tokenization should help drive a 5X in ether's price over the next three years, said the bank.

The Tech Guru Behind Worldcoin: a Q&A With Tiago Sada

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2023. Oct. 11. 16:05

The Tech Guru Behind Worldcoin: a Q&A With Tiago Sada The head of product for Tools for Humanity grew up in Mexico, became an expert in robotics and won a scholarship to study in the U.S. Now he's overseeing one of the most interesting (and controversial) blockchain projects.

Stablecoins: Roman Coins or Spanish Doubloons for the Modern Era

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2023. Oct. 11. 15:45

Stablecoins: Roman Coins or Spanish Doubloons for the Modern Era Borderless by design, these modern digital tokens can make cross-border commerce much cheaper and easier.

The Blockchain-Based Solution Poised to Improve Our Financial Lives

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2023. Oct. 11. 15:45

The Blockchain-Based Solution Poised to Improve Our Financial Lives Tokenization grabs headlines, but digital wallets hold tremendous promise, too.

Bitcoin Might Get Ethereum-Style Smart Contracts Under ‘BitVM’ Plan

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2023. Oct. 11. 15:08

Bitcoin Might Get Ethereum-Style Smart Contracts Under ‘BitVM’ Plan The goal of BitVM is to enable Turing-complete Bitcoin contracts without making the network more complicated for other users.

Crypto Bank Xapo Snags European Broker License, Will Offer Stocks Like Apple

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2023. Oct. 11. 13:58

Crypto Bank Xapo Snags European Broker License, Will Offer Stocks Like Apple The Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) license will soon allow the firm to offer S&P 500 stocks. In addition, Xapo, which has always been bitcoin-only, plans to add Ethereum’s ETH.

LIVE: Caroline Ellison Starts Day 2 of Testimony Against Sam Bankman-Fried

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2023. Oct. 11. 13:42

LIVE: Caroline Ellison Starts Day 2 of Testimony Against Sam Bankman-Fried Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison retook the stand on Wednesday, after testifying that her former boss and boyfriend, Sam Bankman-Fried, had directed many of FTX's now-public missteps.

Caroline Ellison: Alameda Kept Using FTX Client Funds 'Because Sam Told Me To.'

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2023. Oct. 11. 13:42

Caroline Ellison: Alameda Kept Using FTX Client Funds 'Because Sam Told Me To.' Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison retook the stand on Wednesday, after testifying that her former boss and boyfriend, Sam Bankman-Fried, had directed many of FTX's now-public missteps.

Chinese Bribes, Saudi Investors and Thai Prostitutes: Caroline Ellison Gives SBF Trial’s Most Shocking Testimony Yet

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2023. Oct. 11. 13:42

Chinese Bribes, Saudi Investors and Thai Prostitutes: Caroline Ellison Gives SBF Trial’s Most Shocking Testimony Yet Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison retook the stand on Wednesday after testifying that her former boss and boyfriend, Sam Bankman-Fried, had directed many of FTX’s now-public missteps.

Caroline Ellison on FTX’s Final Days: ‘I Felt Relief I Didn't Have to Lie Anymore’

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2023. Oct. 11. 13:42

Caroline Ellison on FTX’s Final Days: ‘I Felt Relief I Didn't Have to Lie Anymore’ Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison retook the stand on Wednesday after testifying that her former boss and boyfriend, Sam Bankman-Fried, had directed many of FTX’s now-public missteps.

Chinese Bribes, Thai Prostitutes and an End to the Lies: Caroline Ellison’s Explosive Second Day of Testimony Against Sam Bankman-Fried

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2023. Oct. 11. 13:42

Chinese Bribes, Thai Prostitutes and an End to the Lies: Caroline Ellison’s Explosive Second Day of Testimony Against Sam Bankman-Fried Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison retook the stand on Wednesday after testifying that her former boss and boyfriend, Sam Bankman-Fried, had directed many of FTX’s now-public missteps.

EU Markets Regulator Warns of DeFi’s ‘Serious Risks’

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2023. Oct. 11. 13:11

EU Markets Regulator Warns of DeFi’s ‘Serious Risks’ ESMA, responsible for rulemaking under the bloc’s landmark new crypto law MiCA, is worried about new forms of market manipulation when there’s no central counterparty

Tornado Cash Trading Volumes Nosedived 90% After U.S. Sanctions

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2023. Oct. 11. 13:00

Tornado Cash Trading Volumes Nosedived 90% After U.S. Sanctions While North Korean hackers have mostly moved to other Bitcoin mixers, some illicit use of Tornado Cash continues, a report from TRM Labs says.

Crypto Prime Broker Membrane Labs Raises $20M From Brevan Howard, Point72 and Jane Street

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2023. Oct. 11. 13:00

Crypto Prime Broker Membrane Labs Raises $20M From Brevan Howard, Point72 and Jane Street Membrane Labs, a cryptocurrency-focused trading and lending platform, has raised $20 million in a Series A funding round, with participation from big names like Brevan Howard Digital and Point72 Ventures. The capital will be used to help build the type of grown-up trading infrastructure the crypto space needs in order to avoid further disasters.

First Mover Americas: JPMorgan Goes Live With First Blockchain-Based Collateral Settlement

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2023. Oct. 11. 12:12

First Mover Americas: JPMorgan Goes Live With First Blockchain-Based Collateral Settlement  The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 11, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

U.S. State Regulators Intervene in Coinbase’s Unregistered Securities Case

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2023. Oct. 11. 10:47

U.S. State Regulators Intervene in Coinbase’s Unregistered Securities Case Amicus briefs filed to support the SEC argue crypto is insignificant, only used for speculation, and captured by existing investor-protection rules

Bitcoin Is Fundamentally Different From Other Cryptocurrencies: Fidelity Digital Assets

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2023. Oct. 11. 10:35

Bitcoin Is Fundamentally Different From Other Cryptocurrencies: Fidelity Digital Assets The crypto’s technological breakthrough was not as a superior payment method but as a superior form of money, the report said.

Ellison Was CEO But SBF Was Still Boss at Alameda, Her Testimony Suggests

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2023. Oct. 11. 10:00

Ellison Was CEO But SBF Was Still Boss at Alameda, Her Testimony Suggests The testimony of Caroline Ellison, the former business, romantic – and by her estimation, criminal – partner of Sam Bankman-Fried, whom she identified upon prosecutors’ request – began in the vaguest of ways.

Crypto HODLers Stash Bitcoin Worth $1.35B Each Month, Onchain Data Show

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2023. Oct. 11. 09:45

Crypto HODLers Stash Bitcoin Worth $1.35B Each Month, Onchain Data Show The continued accumulation shows tightening supply and a widespread reluctance to transact, according to Glassnode.

Bitcoin Slips to $27K as Escalating Hamas-Israel Conflict Dampens Investor Confidence

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2023. Oct. 11. 07:35

Bitcoin Slips to $27K as Escalating Hamas-Israel Conflict Dampens Investor Confidence Traders expect risk assets to fall further should geopolitical tensions continue to rise.

WOO Network Buys Back Shares and Tokens From Bankrupt Three Arrows Capital

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2023. Oct. 11. 07:29

WOO Network Buys Back Shares and Tokens From Bankrupt Three Arrows Capital The 20 million WOO tokens repurchased from 3AC have been sent to a burn address.

Sam Bankman-Fried Wanted to Close Alameda in 2022, Unpublished Posts Show

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2023. Oct. 11. 06:49

Sam Bankman-Fried Wanted to Close Alameda in 2022, Unpublished Posts Show He had hoped to continue Alameda as an investment firm and infrastructure developer, but claimed in the posts that Alameda wouldn’t actively trade.

Protocol Village: Spark Protocol Expands Beyond Ethereum to Gnosis

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2023. Oct. 11. 01:52

Protocol Village: Spark Protocol Expands Beyond Ethereum to Gnosis The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the week of Oct. 9-15, with live updates throughout.

SBF's Lawyers Want to Ask Caroline Ellison About FTX's Anthropic AI Stake

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2023. Oct. 11. 01:04

SBF's Lawyers Want to Ask Caroline Ellison About FTX's Anthropic AI Stake Sam Bankman-Fried's attorneys asked Judge Lewis Kaplan, who's overseeing the case, to grant them permission to ask former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison about whether she deleted Signal messages at FTX lawyers' advice and what Anthropic AI's recent fundraise means for FTX creditors.

Tokenized RWA Platform Untangled Goes Live, Gets $13.5M Funding to Bring Private Credit On-Chain

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2023. Oct. 10. 23:01

Tokenized RWA Platform Untangled Goes Live, Gets $13.5M Funding to Bring Private Credit On-Chain Tokenized real-world asset (RWA) marketplace Untangled Finance went live Wednesday on the Celo network after securing a $13.5 million venture capital boost to bring tokenized private credit to the blockchain, the company told CoinDesk.

U.K. Group Calls for NFT Copyright Infringement Safeguards and Code of Conduct

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2023. Oct. 10. 23:01

U.K. Group Calls for NFT Copyright Infringement Safeguards and Code of Conduct The Culture, Media and Sport Committee, which includes representatives from several political parties, started an inquiry into non-fungible tokens in November.

Protocol Village: Spark Protocol Expands Beyond Ethereum to Gnosis

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2023. Oct. 10. 21:46

Protocol Village: Spark Protocol Expands Beyond Ethereum to Gnosis The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the week of Oct. 9-15, with live updates throughout.

Protocol Village: Spark Protocol Expands Beyond Ethereum to Gnosis

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2023. Oct. 10. 20:47

Protocol Village: Spark Protocol Expands Beyond Ethereum to Gnosis The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the week of Oct. 9-15, with live updates throughout.

Bitcoin Hovers Above $27,000 as U.S. Stocks Advance

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2023. Oct. 10. 20:43

Bitcoin Hovers Above $27,000 as U.S. Stocks Advance Meanwhile, bitcoin's dominance continues to climb

BlockFi Bankruptcy Judge Says He Wants 3AC’s $284M Claim Resolved in Mediation

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2023. Oct. 10. 19:23

BlockFi Bankruptcy Judge Says He Wants 3AC’s $284M Claim Resolved in Mediation Failed crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital’s (3AC) attempt to pursue a $284 million claim against crypto lender BlockFi was put into mediation by the U.S. bankruptcy judge overseeing BlockFi’s case.

Protocol Village: Spark Protocol Expands Beyond Ethereum to Gnosis

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2023. Oct. 10. 19:18

Protocol Village: Spark Protocol Expands Beyond Ethereum to Gnosis The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the week of Oct. 9-15, with live updates throughout.

Protocol Village: Spark Protocol Expands Beyond Ethereum to Gnosis

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2023. Oct. 10. 17:48

Protocol Village: Spark Protocol Expands Beyond Ethereum to Gnosis The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the week of Oct. 9-15, with live updates throughout.

Israeli Crypto Firms Scramble to Deal With War, in Between the Sirens

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2023. Oct. 10. 16:50

Israeli Crypto Firms Scramble to Deal With War, in Between the Sirens Few operational disruptions were reported, but some crypto employees were getting called up for reserve duty. Executives and developers coped with the stress of attending funerals, responding to security warnings and encountering supermarket shortages.

LIVE: Caroline Ellison, Ex-Alameda CEO and SBF's Ex, Takes the Stand

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2023. Oct. 10. 16:46

LIVE: Caroline Ellison, Ex-Alameda CEO and SBF's Ex, Takes the Stand Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of crypto hedge fund Alameda Research, is the government's star witness in its prosecution of alleged crypto fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried.

Star Witness Caroline Ellison Says Sam Bankman-Fried Directed Her to Commit Fraud

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2023. Oct. 10. 16:46

Star Witness Caroline Ellison Says Sam Bankman-Fried Directed Her to Commit Fraud Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of crypto hedge fund Alameda Research, is the government's star witness in its prosecution of alleged crypto fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried.

Billionaire Paul Tudor Jones Backs Bitcoin and Gold as Geopolitical Risks Rise

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2023. Oct. 10. 16:06

Billionaire Paul Tudor Jones Backs Bitcoin and Gold as Geopolitical Risks Rise Jones said the U.S. in moving towards an “untenable fiscal position.”

Protocol Village: Neutral Raises $3.2M for Regulated Carbon-Credit Exchange

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2023. Oct. 10. 15:27

Protocol Village: Neutral Raises $3.2M for Regulated Carbon-Credit Exchange The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the week of Oct. 9-15, with live updates throughout.

Binance's UK Partner Can't Approve Crypto Ads, Regulator Says

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2023. Oct. 10. 14:04

Binance's UK Partner Can't Approve Crypto Ads, Regulator Says The Financial Conduct Authority may have derailed Binance's plans to comply with the new crypto marketing regime by imposing restrictions on the firm's recently enlisted local partner.

Binance's U.K. Partner Can't Approve Crypto Ads, Regulator Says

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2023. Oct. 10. 14:04

Binance's U.K. Partner Can't Approve Crypto Ads, Regulator Says The Financial Conduct Authority may have derailed Binance's plans to comply with the new crypto marketing regime by imposing restrictions on the firm's recently enlisted local partner.

Key Points From the Sam Bankman-Fried Trial's First Week

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2023. Oct. 10. 13:30

Key Points From the Sam Bankman-Fried Trial's First Week It’s been less than a week since the federal government’s trial against FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried began, but we’ve already heard from an FTX co-founder, a former developer, a customer and an investor.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Dominance Continues to Climb

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2023. Oct. 10. 12:35

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Dominance Continues to Climb The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 10, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

JOE Sinks as Retailer Trader Joe’s Sues Namesake DEX

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2023. Oct. 10. 12:21

JOE Sinks as Retailer Trader Joe’s Sues Namesake DEX Grocery chain Trader Joe’s alleged the Trader Joe exchange chose a similar name to benefit from the former’s popularity.

Grocery Chain Trader Joe’s Sues Unaffiliated Crypto Project That’s Using Its Name; JOE Token Sinks

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2023. Oct. 10. 12:21

Grocery Chain Trader Joe’s Sues Unaffiliated Crypto Project That’s Using Its Name; JOE Token Sinks Grocery chain Trader Joe’s alleged the Trader Joe exchange chose a similar name to benefit from the former’s popularity.

Bitcoin Could Fall Due to Israel-Hamas Tensions, Traders Worry

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2023. Oct. 10. 11:42

Bitcoin Could Fall Due to Israel-Hamas Tensions, Traders Worry Several analysts have weighed in on the impact of the ongoing conflict on crypto markets, particularly bitcoin.

Bitcoin Could Fall as Market Braces for Spread of Israeli-Hamas War

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2023. Oct. 10. 11:42

Bitcoin Could Fall as Market Braces for Spread of Israeli-Hamas War Several analysts have weighed in on the impact of the ongoing conflict on crypto markets, particularly bitcoin.

Ether-Bitcoin Ratio Drops to 15-Month Low as ETFs Fail to Uplift Sentiment

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2023. Oct. 10. 10:29

Ether-Bitcoin Ratio Drops to 15-Month Low as ETFs Fail to Uplift Sentiment The ratio has declined nearly 30% since Ethereum's Merge upgrade in September 2022.

Hamas-Linked Crypto Accounts Frozen by Israeli Police, With Binance's Help: Report

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2023. Oct. 10. 10:10

Hamas-Linked Crypto Accounts Frozen by Israeli Police, With Binance's Help: Report Israeli authorities had previously seized around 190 Binance accounts with alleged ties to terrorist groups.

Gary Wang, Caroline Ellison: Looking at Day 5 of Sam Bankman-Fried's Trial

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2023. Oct. 10. 10:00

Gary Wang, Caroline Ellison: Looking at Day 5 of Sam Bankman-Fried's Trial FTX co-founder and former Chief Technology Officer Gary Wang began testifying in earnest last Friday in Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial. Later on Tuesday, Caroline Ellison is expected to take the stand.

Bankman-Fried Seeks to Probe Lawyers’ Involvement in $200M ‘Sham’ Alameda Loans

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2023. Oct. 10. 07:36

Bankman-Fried Seeks to Probe Lawyers’ Involvement in $200M ‘Sham’ Alameda Loans The defendant in a multi-billion fraud trial is pressing to blame legal advice, despite judicial reluctance to let him.

Bitcoin, Ether Options Order Books Signal Calm Amid Mounting Risks

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2023. Oct. 10. 07:33

Bitcoin, Ether Options Order Books Signal Calm Amid Mounting Risks The bid-ask ratio in bitcoin and ether options markets leans below one, signaling a bias for volatility selling, one observer said.

FTX Could Have Lost Over $1B Due to Lax Security Practices: Report

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2023. Oct. 10. 07:26

FTX Could Have Lost Over $1B Due to Lax Security Practices: Report Attackers were able to steal nearly $400 million worth of various tokens after FTX was hacked in November 2022. But it could have been worse.

Bankman-Fried's FTX Could Have Lost Over $1B Due to Lax Security Practices: Report

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2023. Oct. 10. 07:26

Bankman-Fried's FTX Could Have Lost Over $1B Due to Lax Security Practices: Report Attackers were able to steal nearly $400 million worth of various tokens after FTX was hacked in November 2022. But it could have been worse.

Bitcoin Hovers Over $27.5K, Crypto Bulls Face $100M Liquidations as Altcoins Drop

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2023. Oct. 10. 06:02

Bitcoin Hovers Over $27.5K, Crypto Bulls Face $100M Liquidations as Altcoins Drop The ongoing conflict in the Middle East impacted prices of riskier assets, such as bitcoin, on Monday.

Real-World Asset Loan Worth $20M Sours on DeFi Platform Goldfinch, Bringing RWA Lending Under Scrutiny

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2023. Oct. 09. 22:07

Real-World Asset Loan Worth $20M Sours on DeFi Platform Goldfinch, Bringing RWA Lending Under Scrutiny The development follows the default of a $5 million loan on Goldfinch made to an African robotaxi company.

Blocknative Reduces Headcount by Third, After Suspending Work on Relay Project

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2023. Oct. 09. 21:06

Blocknative Reduces Headcount by Third, After Suspending Work on Relay Project The company completed a restructuring in the wake of its decision to exit services related to its MEV-Boost Relay, a type of software used by Ethereum network validators.

Digital Asset Recap Q3 2023: Bitcoin and Ether Outperform Wider Market Amid Regulatory Pressure and the Promise of ETFs

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2023. Oct. 09. 19:20

Digital Asset Recap Q3 2023: Bitcoin and Ether Outperform Wider Market Amid Regulatory Pressure and the Promise of ETFs The CoinDesk Market Index fell 11% overall as we saw increased bifurcation between established majors (Bitcoin and Ether) and all other digital asset protocols and projects, writes Todd Groth, head of research at CoinDesk Indices.

Crypto Traders Suffer Over $100M in Liquidation Losses as Market Rout Deepens Amid Middle East Turmoil

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2023. Oct. 09. 18:29

Crypto Traders Suffer Over $100M in Liquidation Losses as Market Rout Deepens Amid Middle East Turmoil Crypto traders suffered over $100 million of losses in liquidations on Monday, Coinglass data shows, as the digital asset market rout intensified.

Israel War Prompts Crypto Firms Including Fireblocks, MarketAcross to Start Aid Fund

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2023. Oct. 09. 17:30

Israel War Prompts Crypto Firms Including Fireblocks, MarketAcross to Start Aid Fund The organization will host a multi-signature wallet to collect donations in multiple cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) as well as the dollar-linked stablecoins USDT and USDC.

Crypto Should Ghost the SBF Trial

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2023. Oct. 09. 17:22

Crypto Should Ghost the SBF Trial It’s a distraction for the industry when the focus should be on passing enabling legislation, says Katherine Snow, head of legal at Messari.

Bitstamp Courts European Banks as Region's Incoming Crypto Rules Boost Confidence

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2023. Oct. 09. 15:27

Bitstamp Courts European Banks as Region's Incoming Crypto Rules Boost Confidence The longest-running crypto exchange says three European banks are in talks about offering crypto services – a stark contrast to the U.S., where firms are wary amid a regulatory crackdown.

Italy’s Cipollone Defends Digital Euro as He Seeks ECB Role

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2023. Oct. 09. 15:24

Italy’s Cipollone Defends Digital Euro as He Seeks ECB Role Remarks at a parliamentary hearing suggest no digital currency swerve when Fabio Panetta steps down in November

Crypto Needs Congress, But U.S. Lawmakers Have Opted for Pandemonium

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2023. Oct. 09. 14:24

Crypto Needs Congress, But U.S. Lawmakers Have Opted for Pandemonium Without the U.S. Congress outlining a clear system of rules, the crypto industry fears it’ll be relegated as a volatile financial backwater. But Capitol Hill is beset by drama, including a U.S. House of Representatives that fired its speaker and a budget debate that could derail the federal government.

First Mover Americas: Crypto Funds See Largest Inflows Since July

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2023. Oct. 09. 12:07

First Mover Americas: Crypto Funds See Largest Inflows Since July The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 9, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Upbit Deflected 879 Hacking Attempts per Day in First Half of the Year

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2023. Oct. 09. 11:42

Upbit Deflected 879 Hacking Attempts per Day in First Half of the Year The exchange is immensely popular in the country and is known for attracting speculative rallies.

Ether Slides as Ethereum Foundation Swaps $2.7M ETH on Uniswap

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2023. Oct. 09. 11:02

Ether Slides as Ethereum Foundation Swaps $2.7M ETH on Uniswap The Foundation periodically sells tokens to cover costs, creating a temporary sell-off event in markets.

Protocol Village: VitaDAO, a ‘DeSci DAO,’ Launches Matrix Biosciences

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2023. Oct. 09. 11:00

Protocol Village: VitaDAO, a ‘DeSci DAO,’ Launches Matrix Biosciences The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the week of Oct. 9-15, with live updates throughout.

The DOJ Has Come Out Swinging in the Sam Bankman-Fried Trial

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2023. Oct. 09. 10:00

The DOJ Has Come Out Swinging in the Sam Bankman-Fried Trial The trial has started off strong for the Department of Justice. Some expected the DOJ to bring its most important witnesses – namely Sam Bankman-Fried’s former inner circle – toward the end of the trial – but oh how wrong we were.

Bitcoin Is Better Than Digital Gold: Matrixport

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2023. Oct. 09. 09:49

Bitcoin Is Better Than Digital Gold: Matrixport SEC approval of a U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETF could result in inflows of as much as $30 billion, a report by the crypto service provider said.

Nomura-Backed Komainu Joins UK Crypto Register

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2023. Oct. 09. 09:05

Nomura-Backed Komainu Joins UK Crypto Register The firm registered with the Financial Conduct Authority just before new ad rules took effect on Sunday.

Deribit to List XRP, SOL, MATIC Options; Seeks License in EU

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2023. Oct. 09. 08:29

Deribit to List XRP, SOL, MATIC Options; Seeks License in EU Deribit controls over 85% of the global crypto options market.

Deribit to List XRP, SOL, and MATIC Options; Seeks License in EU

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2023. Oct. 09. 08:29

Deribit to List XRP, SOL, and MATIC Options; Seeks License in EU Deribit controls over 85% of the global crypto options market.

Crypto Market Stable, Oil Prices Surge as Hamas Attack on Israel Jolts Markets

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2023. Oct. 09. 07:32

Crypto Market Stable, Oil Prices Surge as Hamas Attack on Israel Jolts Markets The U.S. pre-market futures slid Monday morning, while stock indexes in Asia slumped.

Crypto Markets Slump 2% Following Hamas Attack on Israel

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2023. Oct. 09. 07:32

Crypto Markets Slump 2% Following Hamas Attack on Israel The U.S. pre-market futures slid Monday morning, while stock indexes in Asia slumped.

DOJ Wants to Block Sam Bankman-Fried From Bringing Up Anthropic AI Raise in Court

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2023. Oct. 09. 03:30

DOJ Wants to Block Sam Bankman-Fried From Bringing Up Anthropic AI Raise in Court The U.S Department of Justice wants the judge overseeing its case against Sam Bankman-Fried to block the defense team from introducing any evidence that his stake in artificial intelligence company Anthropic will benefit FTX creditors after the company's recent fundraise.

Avalanche Social App Stars Arena Drained of $3M in AVAX After Hack

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2023. Oct. 07. 10:37

Avalanche Social App Stars Arena Drained of $3M in AVAX After Hack The newest viral application launched nearly a week ago and quickly gained a cult following.

Activist Crypto Investors Score $2.5M Bounty After Campaign on FloorDAO

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2023. Oct. 06. 21:36

Activist Crypto Investors Score $2.5M Bounty After Campaign on FloorDAO The so-called decentralized autonomous organization initially formed to focus on building products, but activist investors who showed up were more interested in the project's treasury.

FloorDAO Sends $2.5M to Splinter Group After Months of Fighting Over Financial Commitments

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2023. Oct. 06. 21:36

FloorDAO Sends $2.5M to Splinter Group After Months of Fighting Over Financial Commitments The so-called decentralized autonomous organization initially formed to focus on building products, but activist investors who showed up were more interested in the project's treasury.

Bitcoin Grapples with $28K Resistance, but ‘Uncorrelated Asset’ Allure Could Mean Higher Prices, Says Analyst

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2023. Oct. 06. 19:49

Bitcoin Grapples with $28K Resistance, but ‘Uncorrelated Asset’ Allure Could Mean Higher Prices, Says Analyst Bitcoin is on track for gains on Friday despite bearish U.S. jobs numbers which initially sent the crypto down nearly 2%.

Far From the SBF Trial, a Very Different Web3 Narrative Is Unfolding

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2023. Oct. 06. 16:08

Far From the SBF Trial, a Very Different Web3 Narrative Is Unfolding The story of Sevi, a talented artist who happens to be a 10-year-old autistic boy living in Manila.

Michael Lewis' SBF Biography Will Confuse People About Crypto

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2023. Oct. 06. 15:48

Michael Lewis' SBF Biography Will Confuse People About Crypto The author's sympathetic picture of the alleged fraudster as a weirdo whom nobody understood contrasts with his portrayal of crypto as a no-good industry ripe for adult supervision, says Amanda Cassatt.

Sam Bankman-Fried Ordered ‘Special Privileges’ for Alameda, FTX Co-Founder Gary Wang Testifies

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2023. Oct. 06. 15:26

Sam Bankman-Fried Ordered ‘Special Privileges’ for Alameda, FTX Co-Founder Gary Wang Testifies “Sam told me to make sure Alameda’s accounts would never get liquidated on FTX,” Wang said.

Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison to Testify Tuesday in Sam Bankman-Fried Trial

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2023. Oct. 06. 15:26

Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison to Testify Tuesday in Sam Bankman-Fried Trial Gary Wang, a former top lieutenant in Bankman-Fried’s empire, testified that Alameda had “special privileges” at FTX that allowed the hedge fund to spend $8 billion of exchange customers’ money.

Tokenized U.S. Treasuries Arrive on Coinbase’s Base with Backed’s RWA Token Issuance

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2023. Oct. 06. 13:30

Tokenized U.S. Treasuries Arrive on Coinbase’s Base with Backed’s RWA Token Issuance The market for tokenized U.S. Treasuries has grown sixfold this year to $666 million, according to a real-world asset data provider.

First Mover Americas: Ether ETFs Struggle to Gain Traction in First Week

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2023. Oct. 06. 12:12

First Mover Americas: Ether ETFs Struggle to Gain Traction in First Week The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 6, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Nexo to Phase Out Cashback for UK Exchange and Card Transactions as FCA Rules Approach

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2023. Oct. 06. 10:49

Nexo to Phase Out Cashback for UK Exchange and Card Transactions as  FCA Rules Approach Nexo is joining Bybit and Paypal in withdrawing some services from the U.K. in response to incoming promotion rules.

Sam Bankman-Fried's Lawyers Test the Judge's Patience

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2023. Oct. 06. 10:00

Sam Bankman-Fried's Lawyers Test the Judge's Patience It could take six weeks for prosecutors to make their case against Sam Bankman-Fried. But only three days were needed for the judge overseeing his trial to lose patience with the former crypto chief’s defense team.

Ethereum Has Become More Centralized Since the Merge and Shanghai Upgrades: JPMorgan

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2023. Oct. 06. 07:17

Ethereum Has Become More Centralized Since the Merge and Shanghai Upgrades: JPMorgan The increase in staking has reduced the appeal of ether from a yield perspective, the report said.

Bitcoin at 'Risk of Falling,' Ether ETFs Lacklustre Performance Dismays Traders

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2023. Oct. 06. 07:02

Bitcoin at 'Risk of Falling,' Ether ETFs Lacklustre Performance Dismays Traders Data shows that broader crypto markets lost just under 1% in the past 24 hours.

Bitcoin at 'Risk of Falling,' Ether ETFs Lackluster Performance Dismays Traders

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2023. Oct. 06. 07:02

Bitcoin at 'Risk of Falling,' Ether ETFs Lackluster Performance Dismays Traders Data shows that broader crypto markets lost just under 1% in the past 24 hours.

THORSwap Pauses Platform After Series of FTX Hack-Linked Trades

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2023. Oct. 06. 06:24

THORSwap Pauses Platform After Series of FTX Hack-Linked Trades A THORSwap developer said the team “stands firmly against any and all criminal actions” in a message to CoinDesk.

A Better Way to Distribute Crypto Ecosystem Grants

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2023. Oct. 05. 21:52

A Better Way to Distribute Crypto Ecosystem Grants Token project treasuries, foundations and grant programs are a necessary lifeline during the bear market. But this funding could be more fairly disbursed, Lunar Strategy's Tim Haldorsson writes.

Blackbird, Crypto Restaurant App, Raises $24M in Funding Led by A16z

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2023. Oct. 05. 21:27

Blackbird, Crypto Restaurant App, Raises $24M in Funding Led by A16z The target audience is restaurant users, but the blockchain-based project comes with its own "Flypaper" and fungible FLY tokens.

Bitcoin Enters ‘Quiet Bull Market’ as Safe Haven from Bond Market Turmoil, Analyst Says

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2023. Oct. 05. 19:28

Bitcoin Enters ‘Quiet Bull Market’ as Safe Haven from Bond Market Turmoil, Analyst Says Investment research firm ByteTree upgraded bitcoin’s price outlook to “bull” from “neutral” as the crypto benefits as a “safe haven” amid an equity and bond sell-off.

Bitcoin Financial Services Firm Swan Unveils 'Collaborative Custody' Service

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2023. Oct. 05. 19:00

Bitcoin Financial Services Firm Swan Unveils 'Collaborative Custody' Service Swan and Blockstream's aim is to allow users to retain ultimate control of their bitcoin (BTC) while knowing that is stored in a highly secure way.

Michael Lewis Was Charmed by Sam Bankman-Fried – But So Was Everyone Else

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2023. Oct. 05. 18:09

Michael Lewis Was Charmed by Sam Bankman-Fried – But So Was Everyone Else Michael Lewis is getting slammed for a relatively sympathetic portrayal of SBF. The larger question is: Why did so many people fall under Sam’s spell?

Crypto Custody Firm Ledger Cuts 12% of Staff

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2023. Oct. 05. 17:34

Crypto Custody Firm Ledger Cuts 12% of Staff The company cited macroeconomic headwinds limiting the company's ability to drive revenue as a reason for the cuts.

Sam Bankman-Fried, Other FTX Execs Committed Financial Crimes, Co-Founder Wang Testifies

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2023. Oct. 05. 15:59

Sam Bankman-Fried, Other FTX Execs Committed Financial Crimes, Co-Founder Wang Testifies Gary Wang, the former chief technology officer and co-founder of FTX, told a jury that he, Bankman-Fried and fellow former executives Caroline Ellison and Nishad Singh committed multiple forms of fraud.

Crypto for Advisors: Waiting for the Next Crypto Bull Market? It’s Already Here.

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2023. Oct. 05. 15:45

Crypto for Advisors: Waiting for the Next Crypto Bull Market?  It’s Already Here. Is crypto winter slowly thawing and spring upon us? Thanks to Jennnifer Murphy from Runa Digital Assets sharing their perspective on the crypto market and indicators that the bull may be upon us.

Blockticity Mints Hemp and Cannabis Certifications on Avalanche

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2023. Oct. 05. 15:00

Blockticity Mints Hemp and Cannabis Certifications on Avalanche The process works by Blockticity printing a QR code on a product and the QR code then links to a Certificate of Analysis minted as an Avalanche NFT.

Banks Would Have to Disclose Crypto Holdings Under New BIS Plan

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2023. Oct. 05. 14:00

Banks Would Have to Disclose Crypto Holdings Under New BIS Plan The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision previously recommended swingeing capital constraints on holdings of unbacked cryptocurrency

Friend.Tech Targeted SIM Swaps Worsen as Users Lose More Ether

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2023. Oct. 05. 12:19

Friend.Tech Targeted SIM Swaps Worsen as Users Lose More Ether CoinDesk reported earlier this week that Friend.Tech users were seemingly starting to get targeted in SIM swap exploits.

First Mover Americas: DOJ: SBF’s Crypto Empire Was Built on a Lie

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2023. Oct. 05. 12:05

First Mover Americas: DOJ: SBF’s Crypto Empire Was Built on a Lie The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 5, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

FTX Employees Knew About the Backdoor to Alameda Months Before Collapse: WSJ

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2023. Oct. 05. 11:10

FTX Employees Knew About the Backdoor to Alameda Months Before Collapse: WSJ The employees flagged their discovery to one of FTX's director of engineering Nishad Singh but the problem never got fixed.

Crypto Fundraising Hits 3-Year Low as Firms Struggle to Raise Capital: Messari

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2023. Oct. 05. 11:00

Crypto Fundraising Hits 3-Year Low as Firms Struggle to Raise Capital: Messari The amount raised by crypto firms in Q3 fell to just under $2.1 billion, across 297 deals, the lowest on both counts since Q4 2020

Unpacking the First Day of Sam Bankman-Fried's Actual Trial

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2023. Oct. 05. 10:00

Unpacking the First Day of Sam Bankman-Fried's Actual Trial A Parisian cocoa trader told Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial jury that pricey ads and FTX’s confident CEO helped convince him the crypto exchange was a safe place to deposit over $100,000 so he could trade cryptocurrencies – but he never expected that anyone but him would touch his funds, kicking off testimony just hours after the jury was selected and sworn in.

Sam Bankman-Fried’s Two Multimillion-Dollar Jets May Be Forfeit, DOJ Says

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2023. Oct. 05. 09:45

Sam Bankman-Fried’s Two Multimillion-Dollar Jets May Be Forfeit, DOJ Says The assets, whose ownership is in dispute, could be used to pay back creditors of Alameda Research and FTX.

Bitcoin Holds Steady at $27.6K; Why Are XRP, AVAX Prices Pumping?

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2023. Oct. 05. 08:50

Bitcoin Holds Steady at $27.6K; Why Are XRP, AVAX Prices Pumping? Ether fell 0.5%, Solana’s SOL fell 1.4%, while Cardano’s ADA and BNB Chain’s BNB traded flat.

Dutch Crypto Companies Score Legal Win in Fight Against $2.3M Supervision Bill

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2023. Oct. 05. 08:43

Dutch Crypto Companies Score Legal Win in Fight Against $2.3M Supervision Bill The Dutch central bank shouldn’t have made Binance successor Coinmerce and others pay for their money laundering registration, a Rotterdam court said

Dogecoin NFT Community 'Own The Doge' is Installing Kabuso Dog’s Statue in Japan

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2023. Oct. 05. 08:10

Dogecoin NFT Community 'Own The Doge' is Installing Kabuso Dog’s Statue in Japan Kabosu is the actual dog of the meme that inspired popular internet culture and tokens such as Dogecoin.

Dogecoin NFT Community 'Own The Doge' Is Installing Kabosu Dog’s Statue in Japan

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2023. Oct. 05. 08:10

Dogecoin NFT Community 'Own The Doge' Is Installing Kabosu Dog’s Statue in Japan Kabosu is the actual dog of the meme that inspired popular internet culture and tokens such as Dogecoin.

Prediction Market 'Zeitgeist' to Use CoinDesk Indices for Broad Crypto Bets

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2023. Oct. 05. 07:00

Prediction Market 'Zeitgeist' to Use CoinDesk Indices for Broad Crypto Bets Traders will be able to bet on the performance of a basket of DeFi tokens, or of a group of smart contract platforms' native currencies.

Singapore Police Responding to Su Zhu's Arrest Says It Has Detained 36-Year Old Man: Reuters

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2023. Oct. 05. 06:41

Singapore Police Responding to Su Zhu's Arrest Says It Has Detained 36-Year Old Man: Reuters Zhu was reportedly arrested last week while trying to leave the country, liquidators said.

Bitcoin Edges Higher to $27.7K; AVAX, XRP Jump as Crypto Market Settles

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2023. Oct. 04. 22:20

Bitcoin Edges Higher to $27.7K; AVAX, XRP Jump as Crypto Market Settles Bitcoin edged higher to $27,700 Wednesday afternoon as crypto markets calmed after Monday’s sharp rally. XRP and AVAX jumped 3% and 7%, respectively.

Hong Kong Stock Exchange Launches Blockchain-Based Settlement Platform

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2023. Oct. 04. 20:17

Hong Kong Stock Exchange Launches Blockchain-Based Settlement Platform HKEX says the system, used by traders in Hong Kong to buy stocks in China, will speed up settlement and provide greater transparency.

Poor Week for Ether Prompts Research Firm to Reverse Outlook, Advise Favoring Bitcoin Instead

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2023. Oct. 04. 19:20

Poor Week for Ether Prompts Research Firm to Reverse Outlook, Advise Favoring Bitcoin Instead Ether's price dropped to its lowest price compared to bitcoin since July 2022 as the launch of futures-based ETH ETFs attracted meager interest from investors.

Alameda Was ‘Business as Usual’ Before Collapse: Ex-Engineer

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2023. Oct. 04. 19:14

Alameda Was ‘Business as Usual’ Before Collapse: Ex-Engineer Security and risk checks were “poor” at the company, but the implosion of the trading firm came as a surprise to insiders.

Sam Bankman-Fried 'Lied,' DOJ Tells Jury; Defense Tries to Pin FTX Collapse on Caroline Ellison

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2023. Oct. 04. 18:05

Sam Bankman-Fried 'Lied,' DOJ Tells Jury; Defense Tries to Pin FTX Collapse on Caroline Ellison "He poured money — other people's money — into investments to make himself even richer," the prosecutor said in opening arguments.

Sam Bankman-Fried ‘Lied,’ DOJ Tells Jury; Defense Tries to Pin FTX Collapse on Caroline Ellison

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2023. Oct. 04. 18:05

Sam Bankman-Fried ‘Lied,’ DOJ Tells Jury; Defense Tries to Pin FTX Collapse on Caroline Ellison "He poured money — other people's money — into investments to make himself even richer," the prosecutor said in opening arguments.

The Protocol: Which Ethereum Layer-2 Project ISN’T Competing to Land Celo?

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2023. Oct. 04. 17:41

The Protocol: Which Ethereum Layer-2 Project ISN’T Competing to Land Celo? In this week’s issue of The Protocol, we highlight layoffs hitting key firms as well, and how blockchain projects are competing for new mandates – specifically big Ethereum layer-2 developers like OP Labs, Polygon and Matter Labs vying to provide the technology for the Celo blockchain’s new network

Sam Bankman-Fried Shouldn’t Have Cut His Hair

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2023. Oct. 04. 17:14

Sam Bankman-Fried Shouldn’t Have Cut His Hair If your defense is “I didn’t know what was happening,” don’t dress like a competent person.

Sam Bankman-Fried's Trim May Undercut His Defense

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2023. Oct. 04. 17:14

Sam Bankman-Fried's Trim May Undercut His Defense If your defense is “I didn’t know what was happening,” don’t dress like a competent person.

Investors Fear Volatility and Risk, Particularly With Crypto. Here’s Why They Shouldn’t.

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2023. Oct. 04. 15:45

Investors Fear Volatility and Risk, Particularly With Crypto. Here’s Why They Shouldn’t. Erik Anderson of Global X explains how volatility – something many investors are scared of – can be a very good thing in crypto.

Crypto Long & Short: A Giant Awakens

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2023. Oct. 04. 15:45

Crypto Long & Short: A Giant Awakens CoinDesk’s Amitoj Singh interviews a senior executive at DBS, the Singapore-based bank moving into digital assets.

Asian Banking Giant DBS Is Patiently Wading Into Crypto

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2023. Oct. 04. 15:45

Asian Banking Giant DBS Is Patiently Wading Into Crypto CoinDesk’s Amitoj Singh interviews a senior executive at DBS, the Singapore-based bank moving into digital assets.

Sam Bankman-Fried Now Has a Jury

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2023. Oct. 04. 15:34

Sam Bankman-Fried Now Has a Jury A federal judge has chosen the 12 people who will decide whether FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried violated fraud and other laws in running his once-mighty crypto exchange.

CMCC Global Raises $100M for Hong Kong-Based Blockchain Companies

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2023. Oct. 04. 15:27

CMCC Global Raises $100M for Hong Kong-Based Blockchain Companies The lead investor in the fund was B1, which committed $50 million, alongside Richard Li’s Pacific Century Group, Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss’ firm and Animoca Brands founder Yat Siu.

Polygon Co-Founder Jaynti Kanani Steps Down

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2023. Oct. 04. 15:07

Polygon Co-Founder Jaynti Kanani Steps Down Kanani, who founded Polygon in 2017 alongside Sandeep Nailwal and Anurag Arjun, announced his plans in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday.

Crypto vs. Banks? It’s Not Either-Or for Chainlink, Ripple

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2023. Oct. 04. 15:00

Crypto vs. Banks? It’s Not Either-Or for Chainlink, Ripple Rather than attempting to disrupt banks and other traditional payments systems, these high-profile blockchain developers are looking to court their business.

Protocol Village: Solana Beats Ethereum on Decentralization on 'Nakamoto Coefficient'

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2023. Oct. 04. 14:21

Protocol Village: Solana Beats Ethereum on Decentralization on 'Nakamoto Coefficient' The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the week of Oct. 2-8, with live updates throughout.

Protocol Village: Solana Beats Ethereum on Decentralization on 'Nakamoto Coefficient'

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2023. Oct. 04. 13:00

Protocol Village: Solana Beats Ethereum on Decentralization on 'Nakamoto Coefficient' The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the week of Oct. 2-8, with live updates throughout.

First Mover Americas: Judge Dismisses SEC’s Attempt to Appeal Ripple Ruling

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2023. Oct. 04. 12:25

First Mover Americas: Judge Dismisses SEC’s Attempt to Appeal Ripple Ruling The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 4, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Protocol Village: Oasis Network Introduces Synthetic Version of ROSE Token

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2023. Oct. 04. 11:08

Protocol Village: Oasis Network Introduces Synthetic Version of ROSE Token The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the week of Oct. 2-8, with live updates throughout.

No Jury Yet, but We're Getting There

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2023. Oct. 04. 10:00

No Jury Yet, but We're Getting There Sam Bankman-Fried had a grin on his face as he entered court on Tuesday morning – clad in a black suit and an uncharacteristically tame (read: closely trimmed) mop of hair. After nine long months, the disgraced crypto founder will finally have the chance to defend himself against a wide array of federal fraud and conspiracy charges tied to the collapse of FTX, his crypto and futures exchange, and Alameda Research, the crypto trading firm he founded and – according to prosecutors – used to illegally re-invest FTX user funds.

DeFi Project Yield Protocol to Wind Down by Year's End

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2023. Oct. 04. 09:36

DeFi Project Yield Protocol to Wind Down by Year's End At its peak in April 2022, Yield Protocol had over $22 million in total value locked, but this figure has since dwindled to around $2 million.

Bitcoin Hovers Above $27.4K; XRP Notches Win, Solana Token Slides

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2023. Oct. 04. 08:44

Bitcoin Hovers Above $27.4K; XRP Notches Win, Solana Token Slides Low volatility returned to crypto markets after a sudden move higher earlier this week following ETF decisions.

XRP Spikes as Ripple Scores Singapore License, SEC Loses Motion to Appeal

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2023. Oct. 04. 08:33

XRP Spikes as Ripple Scores Singapore License, SEC Loses Motion to Appeal Broader crypto markets dropped 0.7% in the past 24 hours, the CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) shows.

Sam Bankman-Fried Lost Half a Million Dollars Everyday After Alameda Launched, Michael Lewis Claims

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2023. Oct. 04. 08:21

Sam Bankman-Fried Lost Half a Million Dollars Everyday After Alameda Launched, Michael Lewis Claims The tides finally changed after Gary Wang and Nishad Singh (both FTX directors who have since pled guilty to fraud in the ongoing trial) joined the firm.

Sam Bankman-Fried Lost Half a Million Dollars Every Day After Alameda Launched, Michael Lewis Claims

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2023. Oct. 04. 08:21

Sam Bankman-Fried Lost Half a Million Dollars Every Day After Alameda Launched, Michael Lewis Claims The tides finally changed after Gary Wang and Nishad Singh (both FTX directors who have since pled guilty to fraud in the ongoing trial) joined the firm.

Central Bank Group Unveils Data Project Mapping Crypto Transfers

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2023. Oct. 04. 08:00

Central Bank Group Unveils Data Project Mapping Crypto Transfers The new data source, which also maps off-chain flows, could underpin future crypto regulations, according to the German-Dutch central bank project.

Lack of U.S. Crypto Laws Irrelevant to Bankman-Fried Allegations, DOJ Says

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2023. Oct. 04. 07:36

Lack of U.S. Crypto Laws Irrelevant to Bankman-Fried Allegations, DOJ Says The FTX founder’s fraud trial began selecting a jury Tuesday as lawyers spar about what evidence its members can see.

Why Some Crypto Firms Are Suspending Services in the U.K.

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2023. Oct. 04. 07:22

Why Some Crypto Firms Are Suspending Services in the U.K. Luno, Bybit and PayPal have recently withdrawn certain services from the U.K. – just ahead of tough new promotions rules for crypto firms coming into effect.

Ripple Says Singapore License Formally Approved

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2023. Oct. 04. 02:00

Ripple Says Singapore License Formally Approved Ripple’s Singapore arm has secured a license as a major payments institution from the Monetary Authority of Singapore, the company said, allowing it to keep providing digital payment token services in the fast-growing region.

Crypto-Friendly Congressman McHenry Temporarily Takes Over U.S. House

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2023. Oct. 03. 23:03

Crypto-Friendly Congressman McHenry Temporarily Takes Over U.S. House Crypto-friendly Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) has landed in the driver’s seat of the U.S. House of Representatives just as legislation to establish digital-asset regulations nears a finish line there.

When SRM Shot Up in Value, Sam Bankman-Fried Changed the Rules for His Workers, Michael Lewis Says

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2023. Oct. 03. 22:08

When SRM Shot Up in Value, Sam Bankman-Fried Changed the Rules for His Workers, Michael Lewis Says Michael Lewis’ “Going Infinite” outlines how the FTX CEO was worried his employees had gotten too rich because SRM’s price had gone up so much. So, he made it impossible for them to sell for longer.

Coinbase’s Attempt to End SEC Lawsuit Should Be Rejected, U.S. Regulator Argues

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2023. Oct. 03. 21:43

Coinbase’s Attempt to End SEC Lawsuit Should Be Rejected, U.S. Regulator Argues “To distract from the fatal flaws in its legal arguments, Coinbase cries foul and seeks to blame the SEC for its current legal predicament,” the SEC said in a Tuesday court filing.

Crypto Is on Trial Alongside Sam Bankman-Fried

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2023. Oct. 03. 21:29

Crypto Is on Trial Alongside Sam Bankman-Fried Is crypto "uniquely" responsible for the rise and fall of FTX?

Could Sam Bankman-Fried's Saga Happen Without Crypto?

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2023. Oct. 03. 21:29

Could Sam Bankman-Fried's Saga Happen Without Crypto? Is crypto "uniquely" responsible for the rise and fall of FTX?

Chinese Firms Used Crypto Payments to Run Fentanyl Network, U.S. Claims in Charges

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2023. Oct. 03. 19:44

Chinese Firms Used Crypto Payments to Run Fentanyl Network, U.S. Claims in Charges The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) targeted several Chinese businesses and their employees Tuesday in the latest round of charges tied to production and trafficking of fentanyl – a network that depended on cryptocurrency payments, according to authorities.

Jump Trading Lost Almost $300M in FTX’s Collapse, Michael Lewis Says in ‘Going Infinite’

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2023. Oct. 03. 18:52

Jump Trading Lost Almost $300M in FTX’s Collapse, Michael Lewis Says in ‘Going Infinite’ This makes the trading giant one of FTX’s top creditors, Lewis wrote, citing documents from the crypto exchange’s former chief operating officer, Constance Wang.

TV's Kevin O’Leary: ‘All the Crypto Cowboys Are Going to Be Gone Soon’

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2023. Oct. 03. 18:30

TV's Kevin O’Leary: ‘All the Crypto Cowboys Are Going to Be Gone Soon’ O’Leary, an entrepreneur and television personality, was paid $15 million by FTX for “20 service hours, 20 social posts, one virtual lunch and 50 autographs,” according to Michael Lewis’ new book "Going Infinite."

Why Intel Exchanges Raise a Dilemma for Compliance

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2023. Oct. 03. 17:22

Why Intel Exchanges Raise a Dilemma for Compliance Arkham’s “DOX-to-Earn” program encouraging users to reveal IRL identities of blockchain users raises the prospect of digital witchhunts with uncertain consequences, says Marina Khaustova, CEO of Crystal.

No Sam Bankman-Fried Jury Yet; Judge Expects to Cull 50 Prospects Quickly on Wednesday

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2023. Oct. 03. 17:00

No Sam Bankman-Fried Jury Yet; Judge Expects to Cull 50 Prospects Quickly on Wednesday The FTX founder was never offered a plea deal, Nicholas Roos, one of the federal prosecutors, said.

AI is the Key To DeFi Liquidity

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2023. Oct. 03. 16:55

AI is the Key To DeFi Liquidity Three ways artificial intelligence can improve DeFi’s accessibility, security and compliance, bringing more capital into the industry.

Canadian Exchange TMX Soon to Start Bitcoin Futures Trading

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2023. Oct. 03. 16:52

Canadian Exchange TMX Soon to Start Bitcoin Futures Trading The futures contracts will trade on the Montreal Exchange and will be cash-settled and denominated in U.S. dollars, the exchange said.

Sam Bankman-Fried Sues His Insurer as Legal Bills Mount

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2023. Oct. 03. 16:19

Sam Bankman-Fried Sues His Insurer as Legal Bills Mount The FTX founder is protesting CNA’s insurance policy as his legal woes cost him serious money.

Protocol Village: Nomic's 'nBTC Interchain Upgrade' Brings Bitcoin Into Cosmos Ecosystem

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2023. Oct. 03. 16:15

Protocol Village: Nomic's 'nBTC Interchain Upgrade' Brings Bitcoin Into Cosmos Ecosystem The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the week of Oct. 2-8, with live updates throughout.

At Last, Blockchain Developer OP Labs Delivers ‘Fault Proofs’ Missing From Core Design

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2023. Oct. 03. 16:00

At Last, Blockchain Developer OP Labs Delivers ‘Fault Proofs’ Missing From Core Design The developer’s OP Stack software – the blueprint for Coinbase’s new Base blockchain – had been criticized for the lack of a crucial security feature, likened to driving a fast car without airbags.

Protocol Village: Nomic's 'nBTC Interchain Upgrade' Brings Bitcoin Into Cosmos Ecosystem

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2023. Oct. 03. 15:33

Protocol Village: Nomic's 'nBTC Interchain Upgrade' Brings Bitcoin Into Cosmos Ecosystem The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the week of Oct. 2-8, with live updates throughout.

Decentralized Exchange Bluefin’s New Version Goes Live on Sui Network

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2023. Oct. 03. 14:53

Decentralized Exchange Bluefin’s New Version Goes Live on Sui Network The platform’s v2 allows sub-second optimistic trades and trading without a crypto wallet, the company said.

First Mover Americas: Slow Start for Ether Futures ETFs

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2023. Oct. 03. 14:01

First Mover Americas: Slow Start for Ether Futures ETFs The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 3, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

EU Plans for Wholesale CBDC Out Within Weeks, French Central Banker Says

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2023. Oct. 03. 13:54

EU Plans for Wholesale CBDC Out Within Weeks, French Central Banker Says A central bank digital currency usable by financial markets is moving faster than a more controversial plan targeting regular citizens

Protocol Village: Nomic's 'nBTC Interchain Upgrade' Brings Bitcoin Into Cosmos Ecosystem

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2023. Oct. 03. 13:15

Protocol Village: Nomic's 'nBTC Interchain Upgrade' Brings Bitcoin Into Cosmos Ecosystem The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the week of Oct. 2-8, with live updates throughout.

Galaxy's Head of Mining Amanda Fabiano Departed to Start Consulting Company

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2023. Oct. 03. 13:00

Galaxy's Head of Mining Amanda Fabiano Departed to Start Consulting Company Fabiano’s new company will work with Compass Mining and Giga Energy, among others.

Protocol Village: LayerZero Joins With Conflux on China Telecom SIM Card

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2023. Oct. 03. 12:30

Protocol Village: LayerZero Joins With Conflux on China Telecom SIM Card The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the week of Oct. 2-8, with live updates throughout.

Friend.Tech Users Targeted by SIM Swap Attack, Several Ether Drained

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2023. Oct. 03. 11:41

Friend.Tech Users Targeted by SIM Swap Attack, Several Ether Drained Users tie Friend.Tech accounts to real-world X profiles and phone numbers - which increases security risks.

The Collapse of FTX, in Sam’s Own Words

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2023. Oct. 03. 10:00

The Collapse of FTX, in Sam’s Own Words We may not know for weeks whether Sam Bankman-Fried will take the stand at his own trial. He may want the chance to explain himself to the jury, but his lawyers are surely wary of the withering cross-examination such a tactic would invite. No matter: the unconventional former crypto executive has already said – publicly – plenty about what went down in FTX’s final days.

Rollbit Recorded $38M in September Betting Revenues, RLB Token Climbs

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2023. Oct. 03. 09:52

Rollbit Recorded $38M in September Betting Revenues, RLB Token Climbs Over 1.2% of the token’s supply was destroyed in line with plans, a co-founder said.

Bankman-Fried Seeks to Block Prosecutors Calling FTX Investors, Former Insiders as Witnesses

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2023. Oct. 03. 09:28

Bankman-Fried Seeks to Block Prosecutors Calling FTX Investors, Former Insiders as Witnesses Lawyers are still quibbling over what evidence can be brought to the FTX founder’s fraud trial, hours before jury selection is due to start.

Bitcoin Drops Below $28K on Profit Taking; DOGE, TRX Lead Altcoin Slump

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2023. Oct. 03. 08:59

Bitcoin Drops Below $28K on Profit Taking; DOGE, TRX Lead Altcoin Slump BTC traded just over $27,600 in Asian afternoon hours on Tuesday, while Ether dropped 3.5% amid a dismal first day of ETH futures ETF trading in the U.S.

Bitcoin Buckles to $27.4K as Crypto Rally Fizzles on Macro Jitters

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2023. Oct. 03. 08:59

Bitcoin Buckles to $27.4K as Crypto Rally Fizzles on Macro Jitters BTC traded just over $27,600 in Asian afternoon hours on Tuesday, while Ether dropped 3.5% amid a dismal first day of ETH futures ETF trading in the U.S.

Blockchain Analytics Firm Chainalysis Cuts 15% of Staff

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2023. Oct. 03. 07:30

Blockchain Analytics Firm Chainalysis Cuts 15% of Staff This is the second round of layoffs by the analytics firm in less than 12 months.

Protocol Village: LayerZero Joins With Conflux on China Telecom SIM Card

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2023. Oct. 03. 07:00

Protocol Village: LayerZero Joins With Conflux on China Telecom SIM Card The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the week of Oct. 2-8, with live updates throughout.

Protocol Village: Babylon Unveils Bitcoin Staking Protocol for Cosmos Ecosystem

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2023. Oct. 02. 22:42

Protocol Village: Babylon Unveils Bitcoin Staking Protocol for Cosmos Ecosystem The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the week of Oct. 2-8, with live updates throughout.

Ether Futures ETFs See Low Volume in First-Day Trading

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2023. Oct. 02. 21:10

Ether Futures ETFs See Low Volume in First-Day Trading Among the more popular of the new ETFs today, VanEck’s Ethereum Strategy ETF (EFUT) traded just shy of 25,000 shares at a price roughly averaging $17 per share.

Sam Bankman-Fried's Defense Asks for Clarity on Charity, Bankruptcy Arguments

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2023. Oct. 02. 21:05

Sam Bankman-Fried's Defense Asks for Clarity on Charity, Bankruptcy Arguments Attorneys for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried asked the judge overseeing the case to clarify his orders around certain proposed arguments, including arguments about FTX's regulated jurisdictions, bankruptcy recoveries and his charitable work.

Protocol Village: Babylon Unveils Bitcoin Staking Protocol for Cosmos Ecosystem

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2023. Oct. 02. 20:06

Protocol Village: Babylon Unveils Bitcoin Staking Protocol for Cosmos Ecosystem The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the week of Oct. 2-8, with live updates throughout.

Congress Can't Let Gary Gensler Regulate Digital Assets Out of Existence

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2023. Oct. 02. 19:27

Congress Can't Let Gary Gensler Regulate Digital Assets Out of Existence We should support an amendment from House Majority Whip Tom Emmer to limit the SEC’s authority over the industry, say Tim Ryan and David McIntosh, co-chairs of the Blockchain Innovation Project.

Is Michael Lewis Throwing Out His Reputation to Defend Sam Bankman-Fried?

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2023. Oct. 02. 19:23

Is Michael Lewis Throwing Out His Reputation to Defend Sam Bankman-Fried? The author’ latest book, “Going Infinite,” is an eyewitness account of the fall of FTX’s founder, who Lewis said is “misunderstood.”

Fed Report: Silvergate Bank Got Fatally Ensnared in Crypto While Examiners Shrugged

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2023. Oct. 02. 18:40

Fed Report: Silvergate Bank Got Fatally Ensnared in Crypto While Examiners Shrugged Silvergate Bank transformed from a community lender to a high-flying crypto bank without its Federal Reserve examiners raising an alarm, according to a report from the Federal Reserve’s Office of Inspector General (OIG), allowing the bank to take risks that would turn fatal.

Sam Bankman-Fried’s Closest Friends Will Testify Against Him. Here’s Who Else We’ll Hear From

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2023. Oct. 02. 17:47

Sam Bankman-Fried’s Closest Friends Will Testify Against Him. Here’s Who Else We’ll Hear From Several of Bankman-Fried’s former colleagues and friends will testify against the one-time crypto mogul following plea deals they struck with the U.S. Department of Justice, including his former romantic partner Caroline Ellison and childhood friend Gary Wang, who were both deeply involved in the daily workings of both FTX and its quant-driven trading shop, Alameda Research. Another two individuals, who prosecutors have yet to publicly name, may testify if granted immunity, suggesting they may also be tied to the exchange. The DOJ also announced over the weekend that prosecutors intend to call former FTX customers from around the world and investors as witnesses during the trial.

Chainalysis: Hong Kong and China’s OTC Markets Remain Active Despite Crypto Winter

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2023. Oct. 02. 15:57

Chainalysis: Hong Kong and China’s OTC Markets Remain Active Despite Crypto Winter East Asia represents almost 8.8% of all transactions globally, a report from the research firm says.

UK Regulator Saw 'Poor' Engagement From Some Overseas Crypto Firms on Upcoming Ad Rules

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2023. Oct. 02. 15:20

UK Regulator Saw 'Poor' Engagement From Some Overseas Crypto Firms on Upcoming Ad Rules With the rules set to take effect Oct. 8, officials at the Financial Conduct Authority have a plan to tackle non-compliant firms, CoinDesk was told.

Protocol Village: Babylon Unveils Bitcoin Staking Protocol for Cosmos Ecosystem

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2023. Oct. 02. 14:42

Protocol Village: Babylon Unveils Bitcoin Staking Protocol for Cosmos Ecosystem The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the week of Oct. 2-8, with live updates throughout.

Chainlink Unveils ‘Data Streams’ to Reduce Latency, Expands Decentralized Computing

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2023. Oct. 02. 14:00

Chainlink Unveils ‘Data Streams’ to Reduce Latency, Expands Decentralized Computing The company launched Chainlink Data Streams and announced new decentralized computing capabilities.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Hits Highest Price in a Month

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2023. Oct. 02. 13:21

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Hits Highest Price in a Month The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 2, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Chia Network Lays Off Third of Its Staff as Loss of Banker Delayed Going Public

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2023. Oct. 02. 13:20

Chia Network Lays Off Third of Its Staff as Loss of Banker Delayed Going Public Chia Network cut a third of its workforce today as the blockchain platform sought to reestablish a lost banking relationship, the company told CoinDesk, further delaying what Chia had hoped would be a rapid path to listing as a public company.

Protocol Village: Babylon Unveils Bitcoin Staking Protocol for Cosmos Ecosystem

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2023. Oct. 02. 13:02

Protocol Village: Babylon Unveils Bitcoin Staking Protocol for Cosmos Ecosystem The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the week of Oct. 2-8, with live updates throughout.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Hits Highest Price in a Month

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2023. Oct. 02. 12:54

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Hits Highest Price in a Month  The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 2, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Grayscale Moves to Convert Its Ethereum Trust to a Spot ETH ETF

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2023. Oct. 02. 12:30

Grayscale Moves to Convert Its Ethereum Trust to a Spot ETH ETF Its the largest ether trust in the world with $5B in AUM.

Sam Bankman-Fried Goes on Trial Tomorrow

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2023. Oct. 02. 10:00

Sam Bankman-Fried Goes on Trial Tomorrow It is officially trial week, everyone – or as Bloomberg’s Joe Weisenthal would likely put it, “this is why we get up in the morning.” It’s been exactly nine months and 20 days since Sam Bankman-Fried got arrested in his then-home in the Bahamas. Today marks the last day before he is set to start trial in which he will win back his freedom – or be locked up for what a federal judge says a “very long” time.

Crypto Investment Firm Deus X Capital Launches With $1B in Assets

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2023. Oct. 02. 09:32

Crypto Investment Firm Deus X Capital Launches With $1B in Assets Deus X Capital, a family office backed investment firm, launched today with Tim Grant as CEO, the company said in a statement.

Bankman-Fried Saw Missing FTX Billions as ‘Rounding Error,’ Biographer Says

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2023. Oct. 02. 08:49

Bankman-Fried Saw Missing FTX Billions as ‘Rounding Error,’ Biographer Says Michael Lewis revealed management failings at crypto exchange FTX, and a billion-dollar plan to keep Trump out of office in an interview with CBS.

Sam Bankman-Fried Saw Missing FTX Billions as ‘Rounding Error,’ Biographer Says

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2023. Oct. 02. 08:49

Sam Bankman-Fried Saw Missing FTX Billions as ‘Rounding Error,’ Biographer Says Michael Lewis revealed management failings at crypto exchange FTX, and a billion-dollar plan to keep Trump out of office in an interview with CBS.

FTX's Former Auditor Prager Metis Sued by SEC

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2023. Oct. 02. 08:36

FTX's Former Auditor Prager Metis Sued by SEC The regulator alleged in a court filing that the firm had entered into contracts with clients that violated auditor independence rules.

Bitcoin Surges Over $28K; Solana Leads Alts Gains as Crypto Bears Lose $94M

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2023. Oct. 02. 08:17

Bitcoin Surges Over $28K; Solana Leads Alts Gains as Crypto Bears Lose $94M Short liquidations on crypto-tracked futures may have contributed to the rise in bitcoin and ether.

Bitcoin Surges Over $28K, but Analyst Questions ETF Optimism Angle

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2023. Oct. 02. 08:17

Bitcoin Surges Over $28K, but Analyst Questions ETF Optimism Angle Short liquidations on crypto-tracked futures may have contributed to the rise in bitcoin and ether.

Coinbase Obtains Payment License in Singapore

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2023. Oct. 02. 08:07

Coinbase Obtains Payment License in Singapore Last week the company attained regulatory approval in Bermuda and registered with Spains central bank.

FTX 'Hacker' Moved 15K ETH This Weekend

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2023. Oct. 02. 07:47

FTX 'Hacker' Moved 15K ETH This Weekend More than 15,000 ether (ETH) worth close to $26 million left a wallet associated with last year's attack on FTX this weekend.

FTX's Bankman-Fried Cannot Blame Lawyers in Opening Statement: Judge

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2023. Oct. 01. 16:38

FTX's Bankman-Fried Cannot Blame Lawyers in Opening Statement: Judge Sam Bankman-Fried cannot blame FTX's lawyers for its collapse or operations in his opening statements, though he can still try and make a so-called "advice-of-counsel" defense later, the federal judge overseeing his case ruled Sunday.