Currently shown: 2023 February. Click on a month to see its archives!
2024
November October September August July June May April March February January2023
December November October September August July June May April March February January2022
December November October September August July June May April March February2021
August July June May April March February January2020
December November October September August July June May April March February January2019
December November October September August July June May April March February January2018
December November October September August July June May April March February January2017
December November October September August July June May April March February January2016
December November October September August July June May April March February January2015
December November October August June February January2014
October September August July June May April March February January2013
December AugustEx-Biden Adviser Said Administration Was Pushing for Digital Dollar
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 28. 23:22
A recent top economic advisor for President Joe Biden, Daleep Singh, told U.S. senators on Tuesday that the administration was in active pursuit of a digital dollar as a means to crowd out private cryptocurrencies that enable ransomware and sanctions violations. Dapper Labs Ruling Dunks on Private Networks
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 28. 21:41
A landmark ruling is bringing the NBA Top Shots creator back to court, and potentially opening up securities concerns for other NFTs. Crypto’s Next Move Depends on the Next Fed Rate Hike: Options Trader
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 28. 21:05
Imran Lakha says the crypto market by and large relies on BTC remaining at its $21-$22k threshold, but with macro trends present, the digital asset could trade lower before it rises. DeFi Trading Platform Aurox Seeking Funding at $75M Valuation
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 28. 20:37
The DeFi-focused software developer firm is seeking to raise up to $1 million in a crowdfunding campaign on tZERO. Entertainment NFT Firm Orange Comet Raises $7M in Equity Round
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 28. 19:52
he company, which has created digital collectibles for athlete Scottie Pippen and “The Walking Dead”, plans to raise more capital later this year. What Kind of Culture Are We Building in Web3?
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 28. 19:47
If the metaverse is speculative fiction, we must dare to be imaginative and inclusive. Visa's Crypto Strategy Remains Intact Despite Crypto Winter
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 28. 19:44
U.S. payments giant Visa remains committed to investing in the crypto sector and supporting the technology despite recent failures in the industry, the company said Tuesday. Goldman Sachs Says It’s Open to Adding Staff to Digital Assets Team: Bloomberg
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 28. 19:29
The investment bank’s private tokenization platform was used by Hong Kong to sell digital bonds last week. SEC, CFTC Charge FTX's Singh With Fraud Following Criminal Plea
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 28. 18:17
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures charged former FTX director of engineering Nishad Singh with fraud allegations on Tuesday. Tech Startup MultiversX Starts Web3 'Super App' With Finance, Social Features
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 28. 18:00
The metaverse-focused blockchain startup said its xPortal app will offer connection to Web3 apps and virtual worlds. Gaming Engine Unity Taps MetaMask, Immutable X and Solana for Web3 Developer Tools
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 28. 17:57
The leading platform for game developers introduces an online storefront for decentralized tools, adding support for major Web3 players. Ohio Joins $22.5M Multistate Settlement Against Crypto Lender Nexo
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 28. 17:42
The North American Securities Administrators Association and the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission already announced in January that a settlement had been reached. French National Assembly Votes for Tougher Registration Rules for Crypto Firms
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 28. 17:23
The approval Tuesday means a new regime cast in the wake of the FTX collapse will pass into law. The Future of Crypto Markets Will Be Driven by Developments in the East
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 28. 17:16
Crypto investors need to keep an eye on geopolitical shifts playing out on the regulatory landscape, specifically some upcoming changes in Asia. Bitcoin Miner Marathon Digital to Restate Some Results on Accounting Issues
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 28. 17:10
The disclosure comes ahead of this afternoon's fourth quarter earnings release. Grayscale to Argue SEC’s Inconsistency as Bitcoin ETF Dispute Heads to Court
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 28. 17:01
Grayscale says it’s preparing to argue in court next week that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) inappropriately treated its bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) bid differently than earlier decisions on futures ETFs, according to the company’s legal team. Proposed Bitcoin Vault Feature Could Thwart Malicious Hackers
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 28. 16:49
The feature is still in draft form and would require a soft fork in order to be adopted into Bitcoin Core. Former FTX Engineering Director Nishad Singh Pleads Guilty to Criminal Charges: Reuters
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 28. 16:42
Former FTX Director of Engineering Nishad Singh pleaded guilty to criminal charges in a New York court on Tuesday. Disinvitation From Denver Crypto Conference Reveals Tensions Between Aptos, Sui Blockchains
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 28. 16:40
Tensions have spilled into public between Aptos and Sui, two startup blockchains staffed by teams of individuals who emerged from Facebook's defunct Diem stablecoin project. Certain Banks' Crypto Exposure Dropped by 44% Globally in 2022 From Previous Year: BIS
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 28. 16:38
Banks across the globe lowered their exposure to certain crypto by 43.6% in a year, a report by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) said on Tuesday. Web3 Infrastructure Startup Portal Raises $5.3M
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 28. 16:00
The company emerges from stealth with a roster of backers, including Katie Haun’s investment firm. Solana’s Spam Problems Persist Despite Tech Improvements, MEV Researchers Say
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 28. 15:00
Arbitrageurs are eating up precious blockspace with pointless transactions, according to Jito Labs. Why Not Donate Dead NFT Wallets?
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 28. 14:15
Inaccessible cryptocurrencies presumably have taxable value, meaning they can be donated to a museum, conceptual artist and lawyer Brian Frye writes. Bitcoin Risks Deeper Pullback Toward $20K: Chart Analysts
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 28. 13:50
"We shift to a bearish short-term bias," one analyst said, noting bitcoin's recent technical failure at key resistance. Bitcoin at Risk of Deeper Pullback Toward $20K: Chart Analysts
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 28. 13:50
"We shift to a bearish short-term bias," one analyst said, noting bitcoin's recent technical failure at key resistance. First Mover Americas: Liquity's Token Leaps on Binance Listing
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 28. 13:29
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Feb. 28, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. DLT Not Efficient Enough to Power CBDCs: BOE’s Cunliffe
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 28. 13:19
The Bank of England is experimenting with tokenizing assets for real estate sales, as well as developing a digital pound, lawmakers were told. Fixed Income DeFi Platform Term Finance Readies for Business
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 28. 13:00
Term Labs, the platform's builder, raised a $2.5 million seed round led by Electric Capital with participation from Coinbase Ventures, Circle Ventures and others. Institutional DeFi Startup Hashnote Is First to Emerge From Incubator Cumberland Labs
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 28. 13:00
The regulated DeFi asset manager was launched with a $5 million investment from the Web3 incubator. Algorand Wallet MyAlgo Struck by $9.6M Exploit
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 28. 12:01
MyAlgo, a wallet for blockchain protocol Algorand, has advised users to withdraw funds it was struck by an exploit last week. Algorand Wallet MyAlgo Advises Users to Withdraw Funds After $9.6M Exploit
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 28. 12:01
MyAlgo, a wallet for blockchain protocol Algorand, has advised users to withdraw funds it was struck by an exploit last week. Volt Inu Releases Alpha Version of NFT-Focused Battle Royale Game
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 28. 11:11
Developers expect the game to be available on the game distribution service Steam in the coming weeks. Stablecoin Lender Liquity's Token Rises 35% on Binance Listing
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 28. 11:07
LQTY, the native token of stablecoin lender Liquidity, has risen by 35% after being listed on Binance's innovation zone. 2023 Will Be The Year of Crypto Token Price Divergence: Bank of America
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 28. 11:03
The bank views tokens that power smart contract-enabled blockchain platforms as growth assets exposed to similar risks as growth stocks, the report said. 2023 Will Be Year of Crypto Token Price Divergence: Bank of America
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 28. 11:03
The bank views tokens that power smart contract-enabled blockchain platforms as growth assets exposed to similar risks as growth stocks, the report said. Non-Custodial Liquid Staking Platform Ether.Fi Closes $5.3M Fundraise
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 28. 11:00
The round was co-led by North Island Ventures, Chapter One and Node Capital and included participation from BitMex founder Arthur Hayes. Crypto Traders Worried About Continued Liquidity Thinning in Bitcoin and Ether
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 28. 09:41
Low liquidity, as measured by the 2% market depth, has traders worried that it could make the crypto market more susceptible to shocks. Crypto Traders Worried About Liquidity Thinning in Bitcoin and Ether
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 28. 09:41
Low liquidity, as measured by the 2% market depth, has traders worried that it could make the crypto market more susceptible to shocks. Metaverse Token Gamium Surges 340% After Meta and Telefonica Partnership Announcement
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 28. 09:34
Metaverse project Gamium’s native token GMM has surged by 340% to $0.0025 after it announcement collaboration deals with Meta and Telefonica. Arbitrum-Based FactorDAO Releases Staking Service Amid Code Controversy
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 28. 09:04
FCTR tokens fell to as low as 44 cents in the initial hours after a Camelot DEX sale and have since seen high volatility. Arbitrum-Based FactorDAO Releases Staking Service, Developers Address Crypto Twitter Rumors
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 28. 09:04
FCTR tokens fell to as low as 44 cents in the initial hours after a Camelot DEX sale and have since seen high volatility. Bitcoin Core Developer Luke Dashjr Calls Out Unauthorized Ordinal NFT With His Name
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 28. 07:31
The auction for the ordinal was being hosted at Scarce.City, a new ordinal marketplace. Solana Developers Say Reason For Network Outage Still Unclear
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 28. 06:50
The Solana blockchain was stuck for more than one day over the weekend, recovering only after validators restarted the network. Second Ethereum Testnet Successfully Simulates Shanghai Hard Fork
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 28. 04:35
The Sepolia testnet was able to successfully process staked ETH withdrawals. There is one more test on the Goerli testnet that is planned before Shanghai goes live. First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Stays Rooted Near $23.5K
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 28. 01:43
ALSO: Sam Reynolds writes about the complicated relationship between layer 1 blockchain Coinflux’s CFX token and China and asks if it has triple-digit growth potential; bitcoin ticks down but holds near $23.5K. Crypto Broker Voyager Digital Sends $121M in Crypto to Exchanges, Sells Ether, Shiba Inu Holdings
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 28. 01:01
Blockchain transaction data by Arkham Intelligence shows that Voyager Digital transferred some $121 million of crypto assets to exchanges in February and received some $150 million in USDC stablecoin in the last four days. Mitsubishi, Fujitsu and Other Tech Firms to Create ‘Japan Metaverse Economic Zone’
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 27. 23:24
The agreement between the companies is aimed at creating the infrastructure for an open metaverse and “updating Japan through the power of games.” Yuga Labs Announces Generative Ordinals NFT Collection on Bitcoin Blockchain
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 27. 23:00
Called TwelveFold, the 300-piece collection serves as a “visual allegory for the cartography of data on the Bitcoin blockchain.” Bored Ape-Parent Yuga Labs' Next NFTs Will Live on Bitcoin Blockchain
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 27. 23:00
Called TwelveFold, the 300-piece collection serves as a “visual allegory for the cartography of data on the Bitcoin blockchain.” Robinhood Received Crypto-Related Subpoena Request From SEC: 10K
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 27. 22:21
The trading platform also received similar subpoena requests from the California Attorney General’s office. Crypto Con Artists Leave Trail of ‘Rip Deal’ Victims From Amsterdam to Rome
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 27. 22:09
They invite you to a restaurant to ink an investment in your project, and then they vanish – with the contents of your crypto wallet. Scams have popped up over the last few years targeting crypto companies, and European authorities are investigating. Winning Dookey Dash Key Sold for $1.6M
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 27. 22:04
The one-of-one "Golden Key" was earned by receiving the highest score on Yuga Labs' skill-based NFT game Dookey Dash last month. In Creating Better Web3 Experiences, Developers Must Anticipate Regulatory Scrutiny
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 27. 21:49
Web3 developers will need to integrate the solutions to both technical and regulatory hurdles as they continue to build accessible and streamlined Web3 dapps. Optimism DEX Velodrome Generates Record Weekly Fees Following Coinbase Announcement
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 27. 20:57
Coinbase said last week that it is launching BASE, another layer two network built using Optimism technology. Crypto Crime Hit All-Time High of $20.6B in 2022: Chainalysis
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 27. 20:41
Kim Grauer, the blockchain sleuthing firm's head of research, told CoinDesk TV sanctioned activity and hacking were the driving forces behind the rise in illicit transaction volumes last year. Coinbase Trade Volume Surpasses Uniswap’s, Countering Expectations for a DEX Surge
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 27. 20:16
Market observers expected a surge in the use of decentralized exchanges following the collapse of FTX, but analysts said many DEXs offer a less user-friendly experience than centralized ones. Crypto Hedge Fund Arca VP of Portfolio Management Leaves
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 27. 20:15
Hassan Bassiri’s exit comes months after the firm shuttered its Digital Yield Fund, citing market volatility. Crypto Conglomerate Digital Currency Group Reports Loss of $1.1B in ‘Challenging’ 2022
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 27. 20:07
DCG held cash and cash equivalents of just $262 million at the end of 2022, while investment assets amounted to $670 million. Axelar Introduces Virtual Machine for Developers Building Cross-Chain Crypto Apps
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 27. 19:52
Axelar describes its new VM as Kubernetes for Web3. Avatars, Get Ready to Strut: Decentraland to Host Second Metaverse Fashion Week
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 27. 19:50
The event will see Dolce & Gabbana and Tommy Hilfiger return with new virtual activations, while Coach and Adidas are set to debut their digital wearables on the popular metaverse platform. TrueUSD Becomes 5th-Largest Stablecoin as Binance Mints $130M TUSD in a Week
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 27. 19:45
Blockchain data shows exchange giant Binance has been relying increasingly on TUSD after regulators clamped down on its Binance USD stablecoin. UK Banking Regulator to Propose Rules on Issuing, Holding Crypto
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 27. 17:23
The U.K. also recently started a consultation on regulating the sector and a potential central bank digital currency. Binance Moved $1.8B in Stablecoin Collateral to Hedge Funds Last Year: Forbes
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 27. 17:02
This meant that over $1 billion worth of tokens called B-peg USDC – digital replicas of dollar-pegged stablecoin USDC – were uncollateralized despite Binance's claim that they were 100% backed. DeFi Giant MakerDAO Rejects $100M Loan to Cogent Bank
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 27. 16:38
The rejection follows less than a year after Maker approved a similarly structured loan to Huntingdon Valley Bank. Coinbase to Suspend Binance USD Stablecoin, Saying It Doesn’t Meet Listing Standards
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 27. 16:35
Coinbase will suspend trading of Binance USD (BUSD) starting March 13 because the stablecoin doesn’t meet its listing standards, the U.S. cryptocurrency exchange said in a tweet Monday. Crypto Lender Vauld Gets Further Extension for Restructuring Plan
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 27. 15:21
Vauld now has until March 24 to present its restructuring plan. Its existing legal protection from its creditors expires on Feb. 28. STX Perpetual Futures Open Interest Doubles to $80M as Traders Take Shorts
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 27. 14:42
I suspect traders are betting that there isn't a follow-up to Bitcoin NFTs and this is more of a flash in the pan, one analyst said. BIT Token Surges to Weekly High Following $200M BitDAO Ecosystem Fund Proposal
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 27. 14:34
BIT jumped 5% over the weekend, outperforming both ETH and BTC, following the proposal from layer 2 network, Mantle. Illinois Officials Pushing State Crypto Licensing to Emulate New York’s BitLicense
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 27. 14:00
Illinois is trying to follow in New York’s crypto footsteps with a new oversight regime, according to David DeCarlo, Illinois’ first regulatory innovation officer, who is among the prominent advocates for the plan now being shepherded through the state legislature. Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Plans to Let Customers of Its Nonbank Members Trade Crypto
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 27. 13:35
The operator of Israel's public equity trading platform has also been working on setting up a blockchain-based digital asset trading platform. First Mover Americas: Betting Against Bitcoin Was Popular Move Last Week
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 27. 13:12
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Feb. 27, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. Cryptocurrencies Resilient Despite Weaker Equity Markets, Increased Regulatory Activity: Citi
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 27. 12:08
Stablecoin market caps have stabilized while the percentage of ether in smart contracts continues to rise, the report said. Cryptocurrencies Resilient Despite Weak Stocks, More Regulatory Action: Citi
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 27. 12:08
Stablecoin market caps have stabilized while the percentage of ether in smart contracts continues to rise, the report said. Allure of Bitcoin Ordinals, DeFi Drives Crypto Funds to Bitcoin Layer 2-Token Stacks
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 27. 11:26
The price of Stacks’ native STX token has doubled in two weeks on the back of strong growth for Bitcoin-based non-fungible tokens. Short-Bitcoin Funds Record $10M in Weekly Inflows: CoinShares
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 27. 11:18
A "short" position in financial markets is a bet on a price decline. $1B Voyager-Binance Deal Benefits Halved if Alameda Loan Claim Succeeds: Texas Regulators
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 27. 10:36
The filing opposing the Binance US deal casts doubt on the firm's relationship with Binance.com and alleges its staking service is illegal. Shiba Inu Investor Transfers Tokens to Exchanges, Possibly Foreshadowing Price Drop
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 27. 10:16
The shiba inu price slid 7% the last time the holder transferred the token to an exchange, data shows. Liquid Staking Replaces DeFi Lending as Second-Largest Crypto Sector
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 27. 08:59
The value of cryptocurrencies deposited in liquid staking protocols has increased to about $14 billion, trailing just deposits at decentralized exchanges. Authorities in France Arrest Duo Involved in Platypus Exploit
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 27. 08:18
Flash loan exploit drained protocol of over $9 million in assets and knocked Platypus USD (USP) off its peg. French Police Arrest Duo Involved in Platypus Crypto Exploit
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 27. 08:18
Flash loan exploit drained protocol of over $9 million in assets and knocked Platypus USD (USP) off its peg. Start of the End? Testnet Goerli Ether Spikes to $1.60 as Traders Jump on Opportunity Meant for Developers
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 27. 07:00
LayerZero offered developers a way to get their hands on intrinsically worthless gETH tokens for testing purposes – but traders jumped on that opportunity, leading to an uncannily high-valued market. First Mover Asia: Solana in the Green After Weekend Deep Freeze
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 27. 01:05
ALSO: CoinDesk Chief Content Officer Michael Casey considers why the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has overreached in its recent actions against crypto entities, and that the crypto industry must improve its lobbying efforts; bitcoin's price rises. Global Crypto Rules to be Based on Coming FSB & IMF Synthesis Paper, India Says After G20 Meetings
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 25. 15:30
Going forward, the basis of global crypto rules will be formed on a new synthesis paper, jointly produced by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Financial Stability Board (FSB). Global Crypto Rules to Be Based on Coming FSB and IMF Synthesis Paper, India Says After G20 Meetings
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 25. 15:30
Going forward, the basis of global crypto rules will be formed on a new synthesis paper, jointly produced by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Financial Stability Board (FSB). Global Crypto Rules to Be Based on Coming FSB and IMF Synthesis Paper, India Says After G-20 Meetings
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 25. 15:30
Going forward, the basis of global crypto rules will be formed on a new synthesis paper, jointly produced by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Financial Stability Board (FSB). Solana Network’s Transaction Processing Craters After ‘Forking Event’
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 25. 07:15
Validators and Solana Foundation and Labs engineers are investigating the issue. Solana Network Stumbles, On-Chain Trading Slows After ‘Forking’ Incident
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 25. 07:15
Validators and Solana Foundation and Labs engineers are investigating the issue. Oasis Exploits Its Own Wallet Software to Seize Crypto Stolen in Wormhole Hack
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 24. 23:26
The High Court of England and Wales ordered the crypto platform to reclaim the stolen funds. Crypto Investors' $28M ‘Black Thursday’ Lawsuit Against DeFi Giant Maker Dismissed by US Judge
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 24. 23:00
The class action lawsuit filed in 2020 alleged that Maker-related entities knowingly misrepresented risks of holding collateral debt positions and caused heavy losses for some users during the March 2020 market crash. Token Offering of Asset Management Platform Factor Raises Roughly $7.6M
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 24. 21:33
Several hours before the public sale ended, Factor announced changes to decrease the initial circulating supply. For Solana Users, 'Priority Fees' Mean Paying Up to Skip the Line
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 24. 20:39
The network's developers implemented a new feature last year to let some users to pay extra to avoid congestion. Even the elevated "priority fee" rate is still considered low, so the adoption rate is growing. SEC’s Coinbase Insider Trading Case Is ‘Backdoor Rulemaking,’ Trade Association’s CEO Says
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 24. 20:09
The government agency not only “piggybacked” off of the DOJ’s case, but is using it as a way to define some tokens as securities, Perianne Boring, the Chamber of Digital Commerce’s founder, told “First Mover.” Peloton’s Robin Arzón Is Building a Web3 Community Around Working Out
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 24. 19:53
The exercise giant's vice president of fitness programming is soon launching Swagger Society, a Web3 lifestyle membership club that aims to foster a fitness community in Web3. Crypto Lobbying Needs a Reset: More FTC, less SEC
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 24. 19:47
Of all the Securities and Exchange Commission’s actions against crypto entities that have stirred the industry’s ire, the agency’s recent move forcing New York-based Paxos to cease issuing its partner Binance’s BUSD stablecoin is the most deserving of an outcry. How, critics rightfully asked, can a token that’s explicitly designed not to fluctuate in price be considered a security? Crypto Industry Needs More FTC, Less SEC
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 24. 19:47
Of all the Securities and Exchange Commission’s actions against crypto entities that have stirred the industry’s ire, the agency’s recent move forcing New York-based Paxos to cease issuing its partner Binance’s BUSD stablecoin is the most deserving of an outcry. How, critics rightfully asked, can a token that’s explicitly designed not to fluctuate in price be considered a security? Sam Bankman-Fried Cosplayed as a Genius. The Facts Reveal His Incredible Stupidity
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 24. 18:27
New criminal charges against the FTX brain genius show a man who was thinking zero steps ahead. EU Metaverse Policy Should Consider Discrimination, Safety, Data Controls: Commission Official
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 24. 15:30
The European Commission plans to set out its policy on virtual worlds in May. Bitcoin Price Falls Back Towards Week's Low on Inflation Worry
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 24. 14:40
The PCE price index – the Fed's favored inflation indicator – for January unexpectedly rose to 5.4% Bitcoin Price Falls Back Toward Week's Low on Inflation Worry
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 24. 14:40
The PCE price index – the Fed's favored inflation indicator – for January unexpectedly rose to 5.4% Electronic Arts Founder Trip Hawkins Joins Web3 Gaming Startup
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 24. 14:39
Trip Hawkins, who founded gaming giant Electronic Arts, is taking on the role of Chief Strategy Officer for Web3 company, Games for a living. How to Use a DAO to Build a Web3 Community
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 24. 14:18
The community-based projects could become one of the biggest growth engines in the Web3 space, but more agile governance structures may need to be put in place to unleash their full potential. BNB Chain’s Second-Largest DeFi Protocol Venus to Accept Floki Tokens as Lending Collateral
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 24. 13:37
Lending protocol Venus has a total locked value of $800 billion as of Friday. The move is expected to benefit FLOKI holders, developers say, as they continue to build and seek out strategic partnerships that ultimately benefit the token’s value. FATF Agrees on Action Plan to Drive Implementation of Global Crypto Norms
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 24. 13:33
The global financial crime watchdog's plenary, made up of 206 members of observer organizations like the IMF and the UN, will also take stock of what jurisdictions have been doing so far. First Mover Americas: Coinbase's New Layer 2 Network Off to Shaky Start
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 24. 13:06
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Feb. 24, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. Bitcoin Futures on CME Outpace Those on Binance to Trade at Widest Premium Since November 2021
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 24. 12:27
The CME now accounts for a majority of activity in the standard futures market tied to bitcoin, one observer said, while explaining a relatively higher premium in futures listed on the Chicago-based exchange. DEX Mango Markets Will Alter Multi-Sig Feature to Mitigate Security Threats After $114M Exploit
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 24. 12:24
Solana-based decentralized exchange Mango Markets has announced two new features ahead of its version 4 (v4) rollout, with focus on mitigating immediate security threats. Mango Markets Will Alter Multi-Sig Feature to Mitigate Security Threats After $114M Exploit
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 24. 12:24
Solana-based decentralized exchange Mango Markets has announced two new features ahead of its version 4 (v4) rollout, with focus on mitigating immediate security threats. Crypto Wallet Firm Dfns Says ‘Magic Links’ Have Critical Vulnerability
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 24. 12:00
Crypto wallet service provider Dfns is publicly disclosing that some "magic link" passwordless sign-in services are vulnerable to phishing attacks, but affected companies are concerned the company rushed to publish. Digital Euro Should Prioritize Online, Peer-to-Peer Payments, ECB Says
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 24. 10:34
Transfers in stores and to governments could take longer, but basic personal CBDC use should be free, the central bank said Online Transactions, Peer-to-Peer Payments Should Be Priorities With Digital Euro, ECB Says
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 24. 10:34
Transfers in stores and to governments could take longer, but basic personal CBDC use should be free, the central bank said Why Nigerians Aren't Turning to the eNaira Despite Crippling Cash Shortages
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 24. 10:14
A lack of infrastructure, merchants and interest may all be contributing factors to Nigeria’s low eNaira pickup – despite its recent cash issues. YFI Sets Six-Month High as Yearn Finance Teases Ether Liquid Staking Product
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 24. 09:35
The product is designed to offer users exposure to a basket of liquid staking derivatives in one token. Tokens of Optimism Ecosystem Surge as Coinbase Unveils its Layer 2 Base
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 24. 09:05
Coinbase said Thursday that it is leveraging Optimism's technology to launch an Ethereum layer 2 scaling product, Base. US Drug Enforcement Agency Seized $1.8M From Binance in 2022
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 24. 08:55
Binance and the Drug Enforcement Agency disrupted a pipeline that moved cash generated from selling narcotics in Michigan to Mexico via stablecoins. Australian Markets Regulator is Reviewing Binance Australia's Derivatives Services
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 24. 07:33
Australian markets regulator is conducting a targeted review of Binance Australia's local derivatives services a day after Binance said it had incorrectly tagged 500 Australian users as "wholesale investors," resulting in their derivative positions being unceremoniously closed. Litecoin Foundation Partners With Digital Asset Manager Metalpha to Develop Hedging Products for LTC Miners
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 24. 07:11
The partnership will jointly develop the Litecoin ecosystem to hedge risk and lower carbon emissions. 3AC Liquidators to Sell Multi-Million Dollar Portfolio of Seized NFTs
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 24. 06:48
Teneo, the liquidator for the bankrupt crypto hedge fund, has listed out hundreds of NFTs that are subject to a forthcoming sale. 3AC Liquidators to Sell Multimillion-Dollar Portfolio of Seized NFTs
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 24. 06:48
Teneo, the liquidator for the bankrupt crypto hedge fund, has listed out hundreds of NFTs that are subject to a forthcoming sale. Unrelated BASE Token Jumped 250% After Coinbase Starts Layer 2 Network Base
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 24. 06:41
As of Friday, Coinbase has explicitly stated it has no plans to launch a token for its new blockchain. First Mover Asia: Resilient Bitcoin Rebounds Above $24K Despite Investors' Inflation, Labor Market Concerns
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 24. 01:41
ALSO: CoinDesk analyst Glenn Williams explains the significance of bitcoin funding rates' 10-day, positive streak; bitcoin rebounds above $24K. Sotheby’s to Auction Neal Stepheson’s ‘Snow Crash’ Manuscript And Digital Collectibles
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 24. 00:23
The auction house is offering up the original 1991 manuscript of the sci-fi novel that coined the term "metaverse," alongside a series of physical and digital collectibles. Coinbase's New Layer 2 Blockchain, Base, Has Rocky Rollout
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 24. 00:11
The much-anticipated protocol struggled to process user transactions, then became the target of some Twitter shade for changing some terms of a contribution pledge on the fly. The SEC's Stablecoin Hammer, Courtesy Terraform Labs and Do Kwon
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 23. 23:40
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission sued Terraform Labs and Do Kwon last week, alleging the terraUSD stablecoin was a security, alongside various other tokens and products. This feels pretty important. Crypto Bank Custodia's Bid for Fed Supervision Rejected Again
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 23. 22:59
The Federal Reserve Board announced Thursday it had again rejected crypto bank Custodia's bid for Fed supervision. DAOs Don't Have to Be Completely Decentralized
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 23. 22:47
Complete organizational decentralization isn’t always the most effective path for Web3 communities. What the Ethereum Shanghai Upgrade Will Mean for ETH Liquidity
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 23. 22:41
A significant change to Ethereum’s proof-of-stake system is slated for March, which will likely incentivize a wave of building and consumer choice in the “liquid staking” sector. Dapper Labs Ruling Could Spell Trouble for Other Centralized NFT Projects, Experts Say
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 23. 22:12
If Dapper Labs’ NBA Top Shots Moments are found to be securities, the company and its CEO could potentially face civil and criminal penalties for selling unregistered securities. Montana Senate Passes Bill Protecting Crypto Miners
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 23. 22:10
The state's congress will vote next on the bill, which protects bitcoin miners from utility rate hikes and measures by local governments. Block’s Q4 Bitcoin Revenue Fell 7% Year-Over-Year to $1.83 Billion
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 23. 21:36
For the full year, Block’s bitcoin revenue declined 29% from 2021 due to the fall in the price of bitcoin, the company said. Block’s Q4 Bitcoin Revenue Fell 7% Year Over Year to $1.83B
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 23. 21:36
For the full year, Block’s bitcoin revenue declined 29% from 2021 due to the fall in the price of bitcoin, the company said. Bitcoin Hovers Near $24K as Investors Mull Economic Uncertainties
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 23. 20:59
Bitcoin was trading sideways over the past 24 hours, while ether has risen 2.1%. Dapper Labs Laying Off Another 20% of Its Staff: Report
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 23. 20:58
The job cuts follow a previous 22% workforce reduction in November. Dapper Labs Laying Off Another 20% of Its Staff
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 23. 20:58
The job cuts follow a previous 22% workforce reduction in November. Bitcoin’s Future Hinges on Donations, and That’s Got People Worried
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 23. 19:46
It costs up to $200 million a year to keep Bitcoin’s code maintained and functioning. Can developers find the resources they need in a plunging market? Kraken’s Head of OTC Options Trading: Investors Are Still Interested In Crypto, Staking
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 23. 19:29
Juthica Chou says there is still strong trading interest, despite the SEC’s crackdown on the exchange’s staking-as-a-service platform. Token de Optimism sube 6,5% mientras Coinbase construye su capa 2 en la plataforma
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 23. 18:48
La red de capa 2, llamada Base, no tendrá un token nativo. DeFi Protocol Platypus to Repay at Least 63% of User Funds After $9M Hack
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 23. 18:04
The Avalanche-based protocol worked with crypto exchange Binance to identify the exploiter responsible for the exploit last week. Alameda-Backed Crypto Trader Folkvang Is Still Standing Despite Big Hit From FTX's Demise
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 23. 17:32
Speaking on a video call from a high-rise Singapore office building, Folkvang founder Mike van Rossum provided a candid account of the "messy" situation surrounding FTX's collapse and the aftermath. IMF Board 'Generally Agreed' Crypto Shouldn't Be Legal Tender
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 23. 17:07
Outright crypto bans aren’t ideal but shouldn’t be ruled out, the International Monetary Fund leadership said US Banking Regulators Warn Banks About Crypto Liquidity Risks
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 23. 16:14
The Federal Reserve and other U.S. banking agencies are warning banks that crypto poses significant liquidity dangers, according to a joint statement issued Thursday, further reinforcing their campaign to generally steer lenders away from digital assets. Affine Protocol Raises $5.1M From Industry Heavyweights to Develop DeFi Yield Offering
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 23. 15:00
The round was led by Jump Crypto and Hack VC and included contributions from Circle Ventures and Coinbase Ventures. Web3 Music Streaming Platform Audius Integrates TikTok
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 23. 15:00
Audius users can sign up for the application with their TikTok profiles, as well as utilize the streaming service’s songs in their videos on the social media platform. Collab.Land to Airdrop Token to Over 2M Wallets on Optimism
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 23. 14:48
Collab.Land, an automated management tool that integrates into Discord and Telegram for token-gated communities, is distributing its token (COLLAB) on Optimism Feb. 23. DWF Labs Invests $25M in Privacy Tech Startup Beldex
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 23. 14:29
The funds will help promote the ecosystem of decentralized applications that protect user data. Sam Bankman-Fried Hit With Additional Bank Fraud Charges in New Indictment
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 23. 14:24
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried faces additional charges under a new indictment unveiled Thursday morning. Optimism Token Surges 6.5% as Coinbase Builds Its Layer 2 on the Protocol
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 23. 14:08
The optimism token (OP) has surged after Coinbase said that it is building its layer 2 blockchain on the OP Stack in collaboration with Optimism Optimism Token Up 6.5% as Coinbase Builds Its Layer 2 on the Platform
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 23. 14:08
The optimism token (OP) has surged after Coinbase said that it is building its layer 2 blockchain on the OP Stack in collaboration with Optimism Coinbase Launches Layer 2 Blockchain Base to Provide Onramp for Ethereum, Solana, and Others
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 23. 14:00
Base is built on Optimism and Coinbase has no plans to issue a new network token. A16z Leads $25M Round for Web3 Startup Building Online Towns
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 23. 14:00
Here Not There also received backing from Benchmark and Framework Ventures. Pantera Invests $10M in Metaverse Game Worldwide Webb
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 23. 14:00
The Web3 game allows players to utilize their existing NFT collections as avatars. Coinbase Launches Layer 2 Blockchain Base to Provide On-Ramp for Ethereum, Solana and Others
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 23. 14:00
Base is built on Optimism and Coinbase has no plans to issue a new network token. The SEC’s Crackdown on Ethereum Staking Has a Silver Lining
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 23. 13:30
The SEC’s recent actions shut down centralization staking services, but not individual staking and decentralized staking services. That could increase decentralization and help restore crypto’s original mission. First Mover Americas: Cathie Wood Doubles Down on Coinbase
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 23. 13:28
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Feb. 23, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. Binance Closed Derivative Positions of Some Australian Users, Will Compensate Them for Losses
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 23. 13:16
Binance's futures trading products were offered to only licensed participants in the region. Binance Closed Derivative Positions of 500 Australian Users, Will Compensate Them for Losses
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 23. 13:16
Binance's futures trading products were offered to only licensed participants in the region. Bitcoin Mining Consulting Firm Sabre56 Raises $35M to Build 150MW of Hosting Sites
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 23. 13:00
The consulting firm is moving onto the hosting business — and it already has a 'waiting list' of clients. Crypto Analytics Firm Messari Cuts 15% of Workforce as Part of Restructuring
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 23. 12:43
The crypto intelligence firm, which is led by Ryan Selkis, had closed a $35 million Series B last year. Crypto Regulatory Initiatives Show SEC’s Dominance Among US Regulators: JPMorgan
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 23. 12:02
JPMorgan foresees more regulatory actions on stablecoin issuers, custody and protection of investors’ digital assets and on the unbundling of crypto services, the report said. XRP Ledger Proposes Cross-Chain Bridge to Increase Network and Token Utility
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 23. 11:53
The proposal defines how changes to an account's transaction sequence can be made on the XRP Ledger to ensure the movement of tokens between XRP Ledger and associated sidechains. Solana Blockchain Well Positioned to Reassert Itself as a Genuine Layer 1 Competitor: Coinbase
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 23. 11:17
The fundamental value proposition of the Solana protocol persists from a technical perspective, the report said. Galaxy Digital Closes $44M Acquisition of Self-Custody Platform GK8
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 23. 11:08
The self-custody platform was an asset of bankrupt crypto lender Celsius. DeFi Liquidity Protocol Synthetix Deploys Version 3 on Ethereum
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 23. 10:49
Synthetix holds over $500 million in locked tokens over the Ethereum and Optimism networks. Bitcoin Stuck in Bearish Elliott Wave Pattern Despite 47% Rally, QCP Capital Says
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 23. 10:22
In wave theory, market trends unfold in five waves, three of which represent the primary trend and the other two mark partial retracements within the primary trend. Bitcoin's year-to-date rally seems to be a retracement wave ahead of the final leg lower, QCP Capital said. Cathie Wood's ARK Buys Over $13M of Coinbase Shares
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 23. 10:10
The purchase appears to be ARK's biggest of the year, eclipsing the $9.2 million order earlier this month. Voyager to Hold Onto $445M of Alameda Loan Repayments Pending Court Order or Settlement
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 23. 09:45
FTX's trading arm filed suit in January to recover the loan repayments made before its own bankruptcy filing. SEC Objects to Binance.US’ $1B Voyager Deal, Alleging Sale of Unregistered Securities
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 23. 09:01
Federal and New York regulators object to the billion-dollar deal, saying it is potentially unlawful and discriminatory. DZ, Germany's Second-Largest Bank, Taps Metaco for Digital Asset Custody
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 23. 08:00
This is the fourth such partnership Metaco has made with major financial institutions in eight months. Layer 1 Blockchain Canto’s Daily Active Addresses and Transactions Dips 89% in February
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 23. 06:14
In face of the recent drop in network activity, Canto’s total value locked has held steady at $189 million. Spotify Is Testing Token-Enabled Music Playlists
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 23. 03:56
The NFT-linked feature is currently only available for Android users in the U.S., U.K., Germany, Australia and New Zealand. First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Seesaws Above $24.1K Following Mixed FOMC Minutes
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 23. 01:33
ALSO: Shaurya Malwa considers how nefarious market participants are attempting to benefit from the ongoing ChatGPT craze in technology circles by issuing fake tokens branded after the artificial intelligence chatbot; bitcoin and ether rebound but are still in the red. Frax Finance Votes to Fully Collateralize Its $1 Billion Stablecoin
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 22. 23:03
The vote is a step for Frax’s native stablecoin frxUSD to retire its algorithmic element. Frax Finance Votes to Fully Collateralize Its $1B Stablecoin
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 22. 23:03
The vote is a step for Frax’s native stablecoin frxUSD to retire its algorithmic element. NY Attorney General Sues Crypto Exchange CoinEx, Alleges AMP, LBC, LUNA and RLY Tokens Are Securities
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 22. 22:40
The New York State Attorney General's office sued crypto exchange CoinEx, arguing it was an unregistered securities broker and commodity broker-dealer under state law. Polygonscan Didn't Update for an Hour, Spurring Unfounded Fear of Blockchain Outage
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 22. 22:10
Polygon co-founder tweeted that PolygonScan, a separate entity, appeared to be malfunctioning. Polygon Blockchain Nodes Briefly Went Out of Sync, Affecting Explorer, Sowing Confusion
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 22. 22:10
A cascade of problems on the Ethereum sidechain caused issues for PolygonScan, an application used to track transactions – causing the appearance of an outage. What Coinbase's Q4 Earnings Mean for Crypto Adoption
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 22. 21:13
Anthony Georgiades, co-founder of Pastel Network, says that the cryptocurrency exchange may be building trust with users and retailers because of its centralized nature, but cautioned that it may simultaneously face headwinds as it comes under the scope of regulatory scrutiny. How to Harness the Power of Crypto to Aid Communities Rebuilding After Natural Disasters
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 22. 20:39
The industry's swift response in times of need highlights the need for compatibility between crypto and the traditional financial system. Bitcoin Price Remains Lower After Release of FOMC Minutes
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 22. 20:19
The U.S. central bank raised its benchmark fed funds rate by 25 basis points at its most recent meeting. Bitcoin Core Developer Marco Falke Steps Down From Maintainer Role
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 22. 20:11
Falke was Bitcoin Core’s most prolific contributor, with more than 2,000 commits over seven years. BlackRock Starts Metaverse-Themed ETF Despite Waning Investor Interest
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 22. 20:04
Meta, Apple and Nvidia are top holding for the ETF. Binance Shifts to ‘Semi-Automated’ Process to Manage Reserves of Tokens It Issues: Bloomberg
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 22. 19:28
Reserves for these tokens had previously been mixed with customer funds. Binance Shifts to ‘Semi-Automated’ Process to Manage Reserves of Tokens It Issues
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 22. 19:28
Reserves for these tokens had previously been mixed with customer funds. LinksDAO to Bid on Scottish Golf Course Following Vote
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 22. 19:23
The decentralized autonomous organization will make an offer on the 18-hole Spey Bay Golf Club, worth about $900,000. Coinbase Stock Tumbles 6% After Earnings
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 22. 18:19
Crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) topped Q4 estimates Tuesday evening, but shares are sharply lower today alongside a sizable pullback in crypto. Coinbase Stock Tumbles 6%; Bitcoin Also Lower
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 22. 18:19
Crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) topped Q4 estimates Tuesday evening, but shares are sharply lower today alongside a sizable pullback in crypto. NBA-Branded 'Top Shot' Moment NFTs May be Securities, Judge Rules in Dapper Labs Case
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 22. 17:42
Dapper Labs’ NBA-branded “Top Shot” non-fungible tokens are securities, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.This is a developing story and will be updated. NBA-Branded 'Top Shot Moments' NFTs May Be Securities, Judge Rules in Dapper Labs Case
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 22. 17:42
Dapper Labs’ NBA-branded “Top Shot” non-fungible tokens are securities, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.This is a developing story and will be updated. Canadian Crypto Trading Platforms Face 'Enhanced' Rules Under New Regulations
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 22. 17:34
The Canadian Securities Administrators published new guidance for the local crypto industry Wednesday, warning exchanges and other platforms they would have to abide by "enhanced investor protection commitments." Was OneCoin’s Missing Cryptoqueen Murdered by Mobsters?
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 22. 17:14
New documents may reveal Ruja Ignatova’s grim fate, and stand as a bleak warning for other crypto scammers. Crypto Long & Short: Washington Plays Tennis With Crypto
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 22. 16:30
Glenn Williams Jr. examines what politicians are saying about crypto regulation in Washington, D.C. Then, Jodie Gunzberg, managing director of CoinDesk Indices, talks about the crypto sectors that continue to thrive despite the regulatory crackdown. Voyager’s Binance US Sale Plan ‘Full Steam Ahead,’ Counsel Says
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 22. 15:33
A vast majority of Voyager’s creditors are voting in favor of a plan to sell assets to Binance US, a New York court was told today. A Day in the Life of a Dev: Ethereum’s Justin Florentine
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 22. 15:20
In a CoinDesk interview, the Senior Protocol Engineer for Ethereum breaks down the nuts and bolts of being a developer in the crypto ecosystem. Developer Activity Shows Healthy Growth of the Crypto Space
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 22. 14:59
The trope of developers continuously building even during a bear market rings true in 2023. Bitcoin Volatility Holds Steady as the VIX and MOVE Spike
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 22. 14:45
Bitcoin's relative stability is reflective of mainstream disinterest in the crypto market, one observer said. DeFi Protocol Ankr's Token Surged 73% on Microsoft and Tencent Partnerships
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 22. 14:42
Liquid staking token Ankr (ANKR) continues to trade 73% higher than Tuesday's open after it announced partnerships with technology giants Microsoft and Tencent. Crypto Wallet Startup Den Gets $2.8M in Seed Funding Led by IDEO CoLab Ventures
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 22. 14:32
The Den co-founders, the duo behind the viral hit ConstitutionDAO, says solving coordination issues is the biggest challenge for on-chain organizations. Voyager Being Probed For Deceptive Crypto Marketing, FTC Says
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 22. 14:25
The US Federal Trade Commission doesn’t want bankruptcy proceedings for the crypto lender to halt its investigation Voyager Being Probed by FTC for Deceptive Crypto Marketing
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 22. 14:25
The US Federal Trade Commission doesn’t want bankruptcy proceedings for the crypto lender to halt its investigation BUSD Stablecoin Temporarily Plunges to $0.20 on Binance
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 22. 14:18
Binance USD (BUSD), the third-largest stablecoin by market cap, spiked to a low of $0.20 against the DAI stablecoin as liquidity dried up on Binance. BUSD Stablecoin Temporarily Plunges to 20 Cents on Binance
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 22. 14:18
Binance USD (BUSD), the third-largest stablecoin by market cap, spiked to a low of $0.20 against the DAI stablecoin as liquidity dried up on Binance. Decentralized Storage Protocol Starts Beta Testing, Will Allow Users to Buy or Rent Storage
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 22. 14:00
The platform has 2,500 nodes, with storage costs averaging 50 cents per terabyte per month. Aventus Slides 4.2% on Low Volume as Token Split Plans Shelved
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 22. 13:53
Aventus, the native token of a blockchain service provider of the same name, has tumbled by 4.2% $1.22 as volatility spikes on minimal liquidity. Israel's Central Bank Proposes Rules for Stablecoins Including 100% Reserve Requirement
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 22. 13:45
The recommendations target consumer protection, risk management and prudential requirements, the Bank of Israel said. NFT Marketplace Blur Co-Founder ‘Pacman’ Reveals Identity
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 22. 13:43
The pseudonymous figurehead shared in a Twitter thread why he decided it was time to doxx himself and share his identity publicly. First Mover Americas: Google Cloud Joins Tezos
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 22. 13:14
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Feb. 22, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. Web3 Wallet Bitski Releases New Mobile Wallet and Browser Extension
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 22. 13:00
The company’s goal is to onboard more people to Web3 and NFTs with new user-friendly experiences that also prioritize security. Chainlink, TrueUSD Start Real-Time ‘Mint Lock’ Verification of Stablecoin Reserves
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 22. 13:00
The key is to get information from the bank account where the stablecoin’s reserves are kept to the blockchain-based smart contract that controls issuance of new TUSD. War of Words Over zkEVMs Might Portend Long Struggle to Tech Maturity
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 22. 12:00
As Polygon and Matter Labs race to bring their zkEVMs to market, both will need to make compromises in the name of security. Coinbase Off to a Good Start in 2023: JPMorgan
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 22. 11:38
One of the biggest contributors to revenue in the fourth quarter was from Coinbase’s relationship with Circle, the report said. Australian Crypto Gaming Firm Immutable Cuts Staff By 11%: Report
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 22. 08:49
Australian crypto gaming company Immutable is cutting 11% of its workforce, according to a report by The Sydney Morning Herald on Wednesday. Australian Crypto Gaming Firm Immutable Cuts Staff By 11%
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 22. 08:49
The CEO blamed the lay-offs on a need to maximise how long its cash reserves will last. Klaytn Foundation Proposes Burning 5.28B KLAY Tokens, Cutting Token Supply by Nearly 50%
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 22. 08:36
The proposal suggests an initial burning of 73% of the reserve supply, amounting to 5.28 billion KLAY tokens or approximately 48% of the total token supply. Hong Kong Backs Web3 With $6.4M in Annual Budget
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 22. 08:35
The city's Financial Secretary will lead a task force dedicated to development of virtual assets. Google Cloud to Become Validator on Tezos Network
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 22. 08:21
Google Cloud's corporate customers will be able to deploy Tezos nodes in order to build Web3 applications on the network. 2022 Events Cast 'Serious Doubts' on Stablecoins as Money: BIS Chief
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 22. 07:35
Agustin Carstens, who has previously criticized stablecoins, said they do not benefit from the regulatory requirements and protections that apply to bank deposits. Layer 2 Network Arbitrum Surpasses Ethereum in Daily Transactions
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 22. 06:00
Arbitrum’s dominance among the layer 2 landscape continues to grow in quarter one of 2023, as the number of unique addresses on Arbitrum reaches an all-time high. Sam Bankman-Fried’s Lawyers Move to Squash Voyager Subpoena
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 22. 05:23
Counsel for the former exchange executive says the subpoena from Voyager is procedurally deficient, presents an undue burden, and potentially violates his fifth amendment rights. Sam Bankman-Fried’s Lawyers Move to Quash Voyager Subpoena
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 22. 05:23
Counsel for the former exchange executive says the subpoena from Voyager is procedurally deficient, presents an undue burden, and potentially violates his fifth amendment rights. Solana-Themed Storefronts Close Shop, Ending Experiment in IRL Blockchain Evangelism
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 22. 03:15
Solana Spaces will close its New York City and Miami locations by the end of February. Filecoin, Storj Tokens Outperform Bitcoin Amid Increased Use of Decentralized Storage Protocols
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 21. 23:04
The utility FIL token jumped 62% over the past week. Decentralized storage protocols recently gained attention as their use has increased, an analyst said. Caitlin Long Sees 'Coordinated Effort' Among Regulators for Custodia Rejection
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 21. 22:52
Custodia Bank’s CEO says crypto will find its way into the traditional banking system and regulators could be playing ‘whack-a-mole’ years down the road. Coinbase Q4 Revenue Beats Expectations, but Transaction Volume Falls 12% From Q3
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 21. 21:22
The crypto exchange reported its fourth-quarter earnings on Tuesday after the close. Coinbase Q4 Revenue and Earnings Beat Expectations, but Transaction Volume Falls 12% From Q3
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 21. 21:22
The crypto exchange reported its fourth-quarter earnings on Tuesday after the close. It's Time to BUIDL Week
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 21. 18:50
Marc Andreesen's Superchain Network Raises $4M to Build Decentralized Data Indexing Protocol
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 21. 17:30
The $4 million combined seed and pre-seed round included participation from Blockchain Capital, Maven 11 and other investors. SEC’s Shadow Crypto Rule Taking Shape as Enforcement Cases Mount
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 21. 16:53
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler thinks the cryptocurrency industry is playing a game with his agency. He has said that companies are well aware of what they have to do to operate legally within the U.S., but they’ve decided not to do it – some of them in open scorn of the regulator. Web3 Builders Need Better Funding Programs, Not Just Funds
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 21. 16:34
Many funding models follow a “just throw money at it” logic. What Web3 developers need is funding models that offer proper coaching and support. Friendsies NFT Collection Deletes Twitter After 'Pause' Announcement Spurs Rug Pull Accusations
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 21. 16:25
Prominent NFT influencers such as generative artist Jen Stark and Rug Radio host Farokh were named as early promoters of the project, which raised millions from its initial drop. Sequoia, Multicoin Lead $6M Round for Crypto Startup TipLink
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 21. 16:06
TipLink's technology lets users send crypto assets and NFTs through an easy-to-use link. I’m American, but My Crypto Startup Won’t Be
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 21. 15:34
As I look for a jurisdiction to incorporate our new token-generating venture, every lawyer we have consulted told us the U.S. should be off the table. The lack of clear U.S. policy and regulations on crypto is driving entrepreneurs away, writes Iomob CEO Boyd Cohen, for Buidl Week. The Open Network Releases On-Chain Governance Platform, TON Token Volume Surges 98%
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 21. 15:13
The project that spawned out of Telegram's abandoned foray into crypto now has a live governance platform. Galaxy Digital, PayPal Lead $20M Fundraise for Chaos Labs
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 21. 15:11
The startup offers an automatic economic security system and simulation engine for decentralized finance projects. ConsenSys Acquires Easy-to-Use Blockchain Notification Tool Hal to Strengthen Web3 Development
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 21. 15:00
The deal, financial terms of which were not made public, will bring 10 Hal employees to the developer. ConsenSys Acquires Easy-to-Use Blockchain Notification Tool 'Hal' to Strengthen Web3 Development
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 21. 15:00
The deal, financial terms of which were not made public, will bring 10 Hal employees to the developer. Crypto and Bitcoin Miners Rebrand and Diversify to Survive: A Look at Their New Strategies.
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 21. 14:31
Some of these new business lines are more profitable than bitcoin mining – but not all. Crypto and Bitcoin Miners Rebrand and Diversify to Survive: A Look at Their New Strategies
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 21. 14:31
Some of these new business lines are more profitable than bitcoin mining – but not all. What Are VCs Funding After FTX? More Decentralized Infrastructure
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 21. 14:24
Infrastructure projects and regulatory-resistant protocols have attracted cautious investors. Paxos Is Holding a 'Constructive Discussion' With SEC: Reuters
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 21. 14:23
News of the talks comes a week after Paxos said it received a Wells Notice from the regulator. Paxos Is Holding 'Constructive Discussions' With SEC
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 21. 14:23
News of the talks comes a week after Paxos said it received a Wells Notice from the regulator. Trading Platform eToro Gains New York BitLicense to Provide Crypto Services
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 21. 14:00
The platform also obtained a money transmitter license from the U.S. state’s financial regulator. Polyhedra Network Raises $10M for Zero-Knowledge Infrastructure
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 21. 14:00
Binance Labs and Polychain Capital led the round with Animoca Brands and dao5 participating. Crypto Analysts Scramble to Explain Bitcoin's Pause Near $25K
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 21. 13:42
Bitcoin is struggle to establish a foothold above $25,000, a level that capped the August 2022 price bounce. Polygon Labs Cuts 20% Workforce, Almost 100 Jobs
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 21. 13:19
The firm said that the job cuts are part of its consolidation earlier this year. First Mover Americas: BNB-Bitcoin Ratio Falls to Lowest Level Since August
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 21. 13:08
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Feb. 21, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. Deutsche Bank Completes Asset Management Test With Memento Blockchain, Putting Domani's DEXT Tokens Into Focus
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 21. 13:05
Called Project DAMA, the collaboration between Deutsche Bank and Memento Blockchain aims to address the challenges associated with launching and accessing digital asset funds. Deutsche Bank Completes Asset Management Test With Memento Blockchain, Putting Domani's DEXTF Tokens Into Focus
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 21. 13:05
Called Project DAMA, the collaboration between Deutsche Bank and Memento Blockchain aims to address the challenges associated with launching and accessing digital asset funds. Nigeria's Central Bank in Talks With Blockchain Platform R3 for CBDC Revamp: Bloomberg
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 21. 13:01
The central bank wants full control of eNaira, and is in early talks with blockchain platform R3 to develop the technology, according to the report. CoinShares Sees 2022 Income Plunge 97% to $3.6M
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 21. 12:31
CoinShares said it had GBP 26 million of its assets on FTX at the time the now bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange halted withdrawals. Hundreds of Fake ChatGPT Tokens Are Luring Crypto Punters, Majority Issued on BNB Chain
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 21. 11:10
Of over 172 tokens branded after ChatGPT that were issued, over 132 different tokens have been issued on BNB Chain, the most among blockchains. BNB-Bitcoin Ratio Drops to Lowest Level in Six Months On Paxos-BUSD Drama
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 21. 10:44
The recent regulatory action against Binance-branded BUSD stablecoin weighs over BNB token. Crypto Miner Hive Blockchain's Posts Q3 Loss as Ethereum Merge Cuts Revenue, Mining Margin
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 21. 10:38
The Canadian miner is launching its high-performance computing cloud business, which is 25 more profitable than mining. Crypto Miner Hive Blockchain Posts Q3 Loss as Ethereum Merge Cuts Revenue, Mining Margin
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 21. 10:38
The Canadian miner is launching its high-performance computing cloud business, which is 25 more profitable than mining. Crypto Protocol Fetch.ai Partners With Bosch to Develop Web3 and AI Tech
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 21. 10:26
FET tokens were up 5 cents following reports. Hong Kong’s Approach to Crypto Regulation Could Attract Capital, Talent to Asia: Bernstein
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 21. 10:04
The Securities and Futures Commission is adopting a “regulate to protect” approach to digital assets, the report said. Arbitrum-Based Factor Raises $4M on First Day of Token Offering
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 21. 08:52
Factor allows users to provide asset management services to communities without learning complex code for deploying such tools. Litecoin Network Gets Its First NFTs After Developer Forks Bitcoin Ordinals
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 21. 08:40
A copy of the whitepaper of Litecoin’s mimblewimble upgrade was put on the Litecoin blockchain. How Hong Kong Is Gearing Up to Regulate Stablecoins
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 21. 07:23
Requiring foreign entities who have already issued stablecoins to set up a Hong Kong entity for issuing stablecoins might throw up complications. Crypto in Hong Kong Getting Soft Backing From Beijing: Bloomberg
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 21. 04:23
Report says officials from China’s Liaison Office have been spotted at crypto events in the City. First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Edges Toward $25K During Slow Economic Day
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 21. 01:41
PLUS: Organizers of last year’s trucker-themed "Freedom Convoy" openly flaunted a court-ordered Mareva injunction used to freeze fundraised crypto. A Canadian judge said cryptocurrencies required more study, but declined to suggest stronger rules for the country. Retail Crypto Investors in Emerging Economies Hit Hardest by FTX, Terra Collapses: BIS
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 20. 16:29
Over $450 billion vanished from the crypto market following the collapse of Terra's coins in May 2022 and another $200 billion was lost following FTX's bankruptcy in November 2022, the report said. FTX Bankruptcy Claims Sell for 20 Cents on the Dollar in Private OTC Markets
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 20. 15:21
Distressed asset funds can pick up FTX bankruptcy claims for around 20 cents on the dollar in hidden over-the-counter (OTC) markets, a person familiar with the matter told CoinDesk. CoinDesk's Major Award Is a Huge Moment for Us and Crypto Media Generally
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 20. 15:15
The news that Ian Allison and Tracy Wang are joint recipients of a Polk Award, one of the most prestigious in journalism, for three November scoops that led to the unraveling of FTX’s empire is a source of immense pride for all of us at CoinDesk. Energy Giant Saudi Aramco Signs Agreement With droppGroup to Build Web3 Tech
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 20. 15:00
Saudi Aramco will explore co-developing blockchain-based technologies that could benefit its workers. CoinDesk Wins a Polk Award, One of Journalism's Top Prizes, for Explosive FTX Coverage
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 20. 15:00
Three stories were honored, including Ian Allison’s scoop that led to Sam Bankman-Fried’s $32 billion crypto empire collapsing in days. FTX Japan Customers Can Begin Withdrawing Fiat, Crypto on Feb. 21
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 20. 14:04
The announcement meets a promise made in December by the ring-fenced exchange. First Mover Americas: Bitcoin ‘Ordinals’ Boom Prompts NFT Activity Surge
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 20. 13:12
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Feb. 20, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. Bitmain Partner BitFuFu Starts Marketplace for Crypto Mining Rig Coupons
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 20. 13:00
The discount coupons issued last year haven't been used because miners don't have the cash to spend on new equipment. Crypto Exchange Zipmex to Restart Customer Withdrawals After Closing Takeover Deal
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 20. 12:24
Zipmex, the South East Asian cryptocurrency exchange that found itself embroiled in a credit crunch last year, will re-open customer withdrawals this week. Crypto Exchange Zipmex to Restart Customer Withdrawals Once Rescue Deal Closes
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 20. 12:24
Zipmex, the South East Asian cryptocurrency exchange that found itself embroiled in a credit crunch last year, will re-open customer withdrawals once a rescue deal is completed. Bitcoin Layer 2 Stacks Network's STX Token Spikes 50% as 'Ordinals' Boom
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 20. 11:53
Stack Network is a Bitcoin layer 2 for smart contracts aimed at unleashing the world's oldest blockchain's potential as a programmable platform. Arbitrum’s User Base Is Fastest Growing Among Leading Blockchains: Bernstein
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 20. 11:22
It is the only blockchain where liquidity locked is growing, the report said. ARK Invest's Coinbase Purchase During Week of Feb 13-17 Totaled 133,321 Shares
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 20. 09:42
ARKK and ARKW bought shares in Coinbase Global Monday and Tuesday, with no activity, buy or sell, the rest of the week. Existing Stablecoins Won’t Meet Forthcoming Global Standards: FSB
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 20. 09:00
The Financial Stability Board's recommendations for regulating crypto and stablecoins are set to be released in July 2023. Many Existing Stablecoins Won’t Meet Forthcoming Global Standards: FSB
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 20. 09:00
The Financial Stability Board's recommendations for regulating crypto and stablecoins are set to be released in July 2023. Hong Kong Proposes Rules for Crypto Trading Platforms
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 20. 08:41
Service platforms that do not plan to apply for a license should start preparing for closure in the jurisdiction, Hong Kong's securities regulator said. OKX’s February Proof-of-Reserves Report Shows $8.6B in ‘Clean Assets’
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 20. 08:00
Data from CryptoQuant maintains that reserves are 100% clean, compared to 94% for Binance and 61% for Huobi. Helium to Fully Migrate to Solana Blockchain by March 27
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 20. 07:19
This upgrade will encompass all wallets, Hotspots, and Helium Network state, and will take place over a 24-hour transition period on the decided date. Crypto Hedge Fund Galois Shuts Down After Losing $40 Million to FTX: FT
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 20. 05:57
Galois co-founder said the fund has halted all trading as it is no longer viable post-FTX. Crypto Hedge Fund Galois Shuts Down After Losing $40M to FTX: FT
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 20. 05:57
Galois co-founder said the fund has halted all trading as it is no longer viable post-FTX. Crypto Hedge Fund Galois Capital Shuts Down After Losing $40M to FTX
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 20. 05:57
Galois co-founder said the fund has halted all trading as it is no longer viable post-FTX. Voyager Creditors Subpoena Sam Bankman-Fried, Other Former FTX, Alameda Executives
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 20. 04:19
Voyager’s Creditors also subpoenaed Samuel Trabucco, Nishad Singh, Gary Wang, and Caroline Ellison First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Opens the Week Testing $25K
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 20. 02:54
Also: Hong Kong will unveil its new crypto licensing framework for Virtual Asset Service Providers in June, but the regulation will not allow retail investors to trade digital, contrary to what a recent tweet suggests. The regulation focuses on accredited, professional investors. Bitcoin Soars, Then Retreats. What’s Behind This Week’s Rollercoaster? What’s Ahead?
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 18. 03:30
Its Thursday retreat notwithstanding, bitcoin has surged about 13% over the past seven days. The spike reflects investor optimism, although macroeconomic concerns remain. Bitcoin Soars, Then Retreats: What’s Behind This Week’s Roller Coaster? What’s Ahead?
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 18. 03:30
Its Thursday retreat notwithstanding, bitcoin has surged about 13% over the past seven days. The spike reflects investor optimism, although macroeconomic concerns remain. Filecoin’s FIL Token Jumps More Than 30%, Sparking Interest in Virtual Machine Launch
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 17. 22:32
It wasn’t immediately clear what prompted the rally. Custodia Bank Renews Push for Fed 'Master Account' After Rejection
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 17. 22:12
Custodia Bank filed an amended complaint against the Federal Reserve Friday, weeks after the Fed rejected its effort to secure a "master account" and become a member of the Federal Reserve System. OpenSea Goes Zero-Fee, Creator Royalties Optional
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 17. 21:18
The leading marketplace’s policy shift stems from tension with popular zero-fee marketplace Blur. Arbitrum Native Decentralized Exchange Camelot Growing Massively in February
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 17. 21:08
The price of GRAIL, the native token for Camelot, has soared 520% since Feb. 1, per CoinGecko. Former CFTC Chairman: SEC Was 'Absolutely Right' to Sue Terraform Labs, Do Kwon
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 17. 20:11
Timothy Massad, now a research fellow at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, says the government was right in issuing the complaint, adding that while stablecoins present risks, they also open the door to opportunities. Former FTX Executive Nishad Singh Planning to Plead Guilty to Fraud: Bloomberg
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 17. 19:38
Singh, the former engineering director for the collapsed crypto exchange, was a member of Bankman-Fried’s inner circle. Bank of Russia to Pilot CBDC in April
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 17. 19:12
Digital ruble payments will be launched for retail purchases and peer-to-peer transactions, a central bank official said. Bitcoin Ordinals Can Lift the Entire Crypto Ecosystem
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 17. 18:28
The arrival of the Ordinals Protocol, which allows for the creation of Bitcoin NFTs, has coincided with a big jump in the price of bitcoin. Add that to the SEC's exemption of Bitcoin from the label of security, and we see a bullish bitcoin picture emerging. Coinbase Exec: US Congress Needs to ‘Step Up’ Its Crypto Regulatory Efforts
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 17. 18:01
Faryar Shirzad, chief policy officer at the exchange, said the exchange would “love to register” its two dormant broker deals, but the reality is no clear direction has been provided by lawmakers on Capitol Hill. Coinbase Investors Prepare for Another Likely Disappointing Quarter
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 17. 18:00
The crypto exchange is expected to report a slight drop in quarterly revenue from the third quarter, and a 61% drop in revenue in 2022 from the previous year. BlockTower Capital Loses $1.5M in DeFi Market Aggregator Dexible Exploit: Blockchain Data
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 17. 17:29
The crypto asset investment firm BlockTower Capital may have lost $1.5 million in TRU tokens, according to two blockchain intelligence firms. Jump Crypto Is Unnamed Firm That Made $1.28B From Do Kwon’s Doomed Terra Ecosystem: Sources
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 17. 16:56
A complaint by the SEC against Do Kwon and Terraform Labs revealed an unnamed trading firm helped Kwon restore UST’s $1 peg in 2021 in exchange for discounted LUNA tokens. SEC Sues Former NBA Star Paul Pierce Over EthereumMax Promos
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 17. 16:30
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sued former National Basketball Association player Paul Pierce for "touting" Ethereum Max (EMAX) tokens without revealing he had been paid to do so. 4 Huge Revelations in the SEC’s Charges Against Do Kwon and Terraform Labs
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 17. 16:17
TerraUSD was a more overt and calculated fraud than was previously known – and Do Kwon is still cashing out, at size. Binance Considers Severing US Ties in Face of Crypto Crackdown: Bloomberg
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 17. 15:58
The crypto exchange has been investigated by a host of U.S. regulators and government agencies. JPM Cuts Coinbase Price Target Due to Regulatory Risks
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 17. 15:36
Analysts at J.P. Morgan cut their price target for Coinbase (COIN) stock from $60 to $52 for the year ending in December, a report from the bank on Friday showed. JPMorgan Cuts Coinbase Price Target Due to Regulatory Risks
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 17. 15:36
Analysts at J.P. Morgan cut their price target for Coinbase (COIN) stock from $60 to $52 for the year ending in December, a report from the bank on Friday showed. Coinbase Price Target Cut by JPMorgan Due to Regulatory Risks
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 17. 15:36
Analysts at J.P. Morgan cut their price target for Coinbase (COIN) stock from $60 to $52 for the year ending in December, a report from the bank on Friday showed. Terraform Labs, Do Kwon Transferred More Than 10K Bitcoin Out of Platform Accounts After Collapse: SEC
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 17. 14:27
Around $100 million have since been withdrawn from the Swiss account, the securities regulator said in a court filing as it sued the company for misleading customers. Crypto Miner Core Scientific Paid More Than $1M to CEO-Affiliated Personal Jet Company
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 17. 14:26
The bankrupt bitcoin miner stopped making payments to the company right before it stopped paying off its debt. MicroStrategy Has Raised $46.6M Through Share Sales Since September
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 17. 14:13
The company in September issued a prospectus for the sale of up to $500 million in common stock. Bitcoin NFTs Challenge the Blockchain’s Largest Use Case: Money
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 17. 13:45
The Bitcoin community has been abuzz with conversations around how Ordinal Inscriptions could signal a technical improvement to NFTs. But the increased fees and transaction speeds associated with them could stifle Bitcoin’s primary use case as a medium of exchange. First Mover Americas: SEC Suing Do Kwon for Misleading Investors
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 17. 13:01
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Feb. 17, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. Crypto Has an Incest Problem
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 17. 13:00
Court filings reveal complex interlocking relations between major crypto firms – with implications for the ecosystem’s resilience, and for customers owed money. Trader Frontruns Gains Network's Listing on Crypto Exchange Binance to Profit $100K
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 17. 12:19
A trader bought $208,000 worth of Gains Network (GNS) tokens less than 30 minutes before the token was listed on Binance, making a profit of $106,000 according to blockchain sleuth Lookonchain. Trader Front-Runs Gains Network's Listing on Crypto Exchange Binance to Profit $100K
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 17. 12:19
A trader bought $208,000 worth of Gains Network (GNS) tokens less than 30 minutes before the token was listed on Binance, making a profit of $106,000 according to blockchain sleuth Lookonchain. No, Hong Kong Won’t Be Allowing Retail Traders Access to Crypto on June 1
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 17. 12:00
A tweet suggesting the city will make crypto “fully legal” for all citizens is a misreading of the legislation. Celsius Failed to Record Some 7,000 Intercompany Transfers Worth Billions Leading Up to Bankruptcy
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 17. 11:52
A lack of record-keeping could make it impossible to "fully reconstruct" the bankrupt crypto lender's intercompany claim, court filings show. Unlike Merge, Ethereum's Shanghai Upgrade Could Bring Ether Price Volatility
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 17. 11:07
The Merge turned out to be a non-event for the market, with ether's realized volatility dwindling in four weeks after the event. The impending Shanghai upgrade, however, might inject volatility into the market, one liquidity provider said. Bernstein: SEC Tightening of Crypto Regulations Is not an Existential Threat
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 17. 10:18
Some in the industry had expressed concerns that crypto was actively being removed from the banking system with an attack on stablecoins and custody rules, the report said. Calm Before the Storm: Is UK’s Financial Watchdog Gearing Up for Enforcement Action?
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 17. 09:18
The Financial Conduct Authority has largely been silent while its U.S. counterparts have been busy cracking down on crypto – but it has a list of 51 unregistered firms to act on. Japan Will Launch Pilot for Issuing Digital Yen In April
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 17. 08:06
Japan will launch a pilot programme in April to test the use of its version of the central bank digital currency (CBDC) known as the digital yen, its central bank said on Friday. The move comes after more than two years of proof-of-concept experiments by the BoJ around the digital yen. How Solvency Check Error Led to USP Depegging on Avalanche Based Platypus Finance
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 17. 07:57
Platypus Finance’s native stablecoin fell to 48 cents from $1 earlier on Friday following the attack. How Solvency Check Error Led to USP Depegging on Avalanche-Based Platypus Finance
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 17. 07:57
Platypus Finance’s native stablecoin fell to 48 cents from $1 earlier on Friday following the attack. BlockFi Looks to Dismiss Bankruptcy Case for SBF’s Robinhood Shell Company
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 17. 07:21
Emergent Fidelity case is "futile,” says the bankrupt crypto lender which is seeking access to its 55 million Robinhood shares. Crypto Theft Rose in 2022 as Scams, Ransomware Bounty Fell: Chainalysis
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 17. 03:54
2022 became a year of crypto thefts, but illicit transactions still account only for a meager share of all crypto activity, Chainalysis says. Sony Teams Up With Astar Network for Web3 Incubation Program
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 17. 02:00
Sony Network Communications hopes the program will explore "how blockchain technology can solve various problems in their industry." First Mover Asia: Crypto Momentum Falters as Bitcoin Retreats to $23.6K
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 17. 00:39
ALSO: Sam Reynolds considers a rising trend of crypto startups postponing their token launches, part of the fallout from the collapse of crypto exchange FTX and its trading arm Alameda Research. Bitcoin rises early but tumbles later to $23.5K. Bankman-Fried $250M Bond Is a ‘Joke,’ Claims Securities Lawyer
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 16. 22:51
“MetaLawMan” James Murphy says that in 30 years of experience he has “never seen anything this lenient in a situation” where someone has lost millions of dollars of users’ money. SEC Sues Terraform Labs, Do Kwon for Misleading Investors on TerraUSD Stablecoin: Bloomberg
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 16. 21:57
The collapse of TerraUSD last year led to wave of bankruptcies in the crypto industry. SEC Sues Terraform Labs, Do Kwon for Misleading Investors on TerraUSD Stablecoin
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 16. 21:57
The collapse of TerraUSD last year led to wave of bankruptcies in the crypto industry. USP Stablecoin Loses Dollar Peg as DeFi Protocol Platypus Suffers $8.5M Attack
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 16. 21:34
The flash loan attack caused Platypus Finance’s native stablecoin to fall to 48 cents from $1. The potential loss is $8.5 million, according to blockchain security firm CertiK. Bankman-Fried Remains Out on Bond, but Judge Warns ‘Revocation’ Proceedings Possible in Future
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 16. 21:28
Sam Bankman-Fried remains out on bail, but the New York judge overseeing his criminal fraud case said that could change if the former FTX CEO continues to defy the bail conditions set by the court. Compute North’s Reorganization Plan Approved by Bankruptcy Judge
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 16. 20:52
The hosting firm, one of North America’s largest, settled $250 million in secured debt and settled with about 11 companies. CFTC Charges California Firm and CEO With Fraud, Misappropriation of Digital Assets
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 16. 20:49
The commission alleges the defendants fraudulently solicited over $7 million worth of bitcoin and ether and misappropriated a portion of the funds in a Ponzi-like scheme. Binance Moved Funds From US Affiliate's Silvergate Bank Account in 2021: Reuters
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 16. 19:45
Crypto exchange Blur Surpassed OpenSea in Daily NFT Trading Volume Wednesday, Nansen Shows
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 16. 19:40
NFT marketplace OpenSea’s dominance in the NFT ecosystem faces a growing challenge from Blur’s rapid ascent. Canada Close to Tightening Rules for Crypto Exchanges: Sources
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 16. 19:12
Later this month, Canada’s umbrella markets regulator, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA), will tighten requirements for cryptocurrency exchanges operating in the country, according to two people who have been briefed on the plans. Coinbase Downgraded to Neutral at DA Davidson Ahead of Earnings
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 16. 18:54
D.A. Davidson analyst Chris Brendler downgraded Coinbase (COIN) to neutral from buy after a more than doubling in the stock in 2023 sent the price surging past his $55 price target. Flashbots Proposes New Class of ‘Matchmakers’ to Share MEV Gains With Ethereum Users
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 16. 18:12
The new protocol known as "MEV-Share" would distribute the gains from "maximal extractable value" to users of the Ethereum blockchain in addition to validators and block builders. According to the Flashbots team, it's an early implementation of the SUAVE blockchain. Access Protocol’s ACS Token Rallies After Web3 Paywall’s Public Airdrop
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 16. 18:07
The early airdrops accounted for just 2% of the token’s initial allocation, according to a version of the pitch deck viewed by CoinDesk. TrueFi’s TRU Token Rallies Over 200% After Binance’s TUSD Mint Sparks Speculation
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 16. 18:03
The rally appears to come from traders mistakenly connecting TRU with TUSD, a stablecoin that had been issued by TrueFi in the past but now no longer is. NFT Marketplace Rarible Expands Aggregation to Tezos
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 16. 18:00
Rarible’s aggregation tool will now support NFTs from marketplaces such as Objkt and Teia to support creators and collectors who favor the eco-friendly blockchain. Sam Bankman-Fried’s Altruism Wasn’t Very Effective
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 16. 17:03
The disgraced CEO's altruism fell short, and with it, undermined the credibility crypto could have on innovation, Lucía Gallardo, founder of regenerative finance project Emerge, writes. What Fat Tails and Revolutionary Ages Mean for Digital Assets
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 16. 17:03
Stock market returns are overwhelmingly driven by a small group of winners. Jennifer Murphy, CEO of Runa Digital Assets, expects the same trend in digital assets. Web3 Firm Unstoppable Domains and Crypto Browser Opera Expand Digital Identity Offerings
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 16. 17:00
The domain name provider is now offering access to Polygon-based digital identities on Opera’s crypto web browser. Bitcoin Jumps Past $25K for First Time Since June 2022
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 16. 16:21
The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization continued its momentum from Wednesday. Bitcoin Jumps Past $25K for First Time Since August
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 16. 16:21
The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization continued its momentum from Wednesday. Crypto Industry Body GBBC Joins Securities Regulator Group IOSCO as Affiliate Member
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 16. 16:01
GBBC Digital Finance's goal is to engage regulators to inform how policy will be developed by the world's major regulatory bodies. Crypto Industry Body GBBC Digital Finance Joins Securities Regulator Group IOSCO as Affiliate Member
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 16. 16:01
GBBC Digital Finance's goal is to engage regulators to inform how policy will be developed by the world's major regulatory bodies. Mt. Gox’s 2 Largest Creditors Pick Payout Option That Won’t Force Bitcoin Selloff: Sources
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 16. 16:00
The two largest creditors of failed crypto exchange Mt. Gox have picked a repayment option that could allay fears bankruptcy repayments will tank the price of bitcoin, sources say. Mt. Gox’s 2 Largest Creditors Pick Payout Option That Won’t Force Bitcoin Sell-Off: Sources
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 16. 16:00
The two largest creditors of failed crypto exchange Mt. Gox have picked a repayment option that could allay fears bankruptcy repayments will tank the price of bitcoin, sources say. Tencent Teams Up with MultiversX To Expand Web3 Strategy
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 16. 15:16
The Chinese technology company behind the popular messaging app WeChat will utilize the MultiversX network infrastructure to build new products in the Web3 and metaverse spaces. Matter Labs Says zkSync 2.0 Entering New ‘Era’ With Re-Brand and Developer Rollout
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 16. 15:00
Matter Labs has renamed zkSync 2.0, its zero-knowledge rollup platform, to “zkSync Era” and is making its code open-source. FTX’s Bahamas Unit Commingled Client, Corporate Funds, Liquidators Say
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 16. 14:54
FTX Digital Markets Ltd. had bank accounts with a balance of $219 million, a report by PriceWaterhouseCoopers said. BUSD Drama Sets Stage for Stablecoin Market Reshuffle
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 16. 14:10
Binance’s bet on its BUSD stablecoin could backfire into a revamping of who’s winning in crypto’s dollar-pegged token markets. BUSD Drama Sets Stage for Stablecoin Market Reshuffling
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 16. 14:10
Binance’s bet on its BUSD stablecoin could backfire into a revamping of who’s winning in crypto’s dollar-pegged token markets. Crypto Miner CleanSpark Extends Bear-Market Strategy, Buying 20K of Bitmain's Newest Rigs
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 16. 14:00
The new Bitmain Antminer S19j Pro+ will add 37% to CleanSpark's computing power. Web3 Messaging Platform Salsa Raises $2M in Pre-Seed Round
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 16. 14:00
The mobile app is now available in beta and has a partnership with a Proof of Attendance Protocol (POAP). Judge Clears Celsius' Plan to Sell Bitmain Mining Coupons Worth Over $7M
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 16. 13:43
The crypto lender must sell the vouchers before they expire, to raise funds for the bankruptcy estate Only 31% of Staked Ether May be Profitable: Binance Research
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 16. 13:17
Around 2 million ETH was staked when prices were in the range of $400-$600. These stakes are are some of the strongest Ethereum believers, according to Binance Research. First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Soars to Highest Level Since August
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 16. 13:06
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Feb. 16, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. Crypto Startups Are Increasingly Postponing Token Launch as Alameda Research's Contagion Effects Linger On
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 16. 13:04
Data from CoinMarketCap shows a precipitous decline in applications for new token listings as liquidity dries up. Crypto Startups Are Increasingly Postponing Token Launch Plans as Alameda Research's Contagion Effects Linger On
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 16. 13:04
Data from CoinMarketCap shows a precipitous decline in applications for new token listings as liquidity dries up. Crypto Startups Are Increasingly Postponing Token Launch Plans as Alameda Research's Contagion Effects Linger
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 16. 13:04
Data from CoinMarketCap shows a precipitous decline in applications for new token listings as liquidity dries up. Tornado Cash Dev’s Criminal Case in Europe May Hinge on Laptop Access
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 16. 13:01
Dutch prosecutors now have access to Alexey Pertsev’s computer, and are using it to probe key details, like governance and profit-making at the privacy service. Startup Sustainable Bitcoin Protocol Completes First Transaction of Clean Mining Tokens
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 16. 13:00
Bitcoin miner CleanSpark sold clean-bitcoin tokens to alternative investment firm Melanion Capital. Web3 Communication Stack Sending Labs Raises $12.5M
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 16. 13:00
The startup creates technology to make decentralized communication easier for developers and users. Signature Bank CEO Joe DePaolo Will be Replaced by COO Eric Howell Following Transition Period
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 16. 12:14
DePaolo will also step down from his role as President. Market Demand Pushes Trading Volumes on DEX Level Finance to Over $1B
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 16. 12:07
The decentralized exchange was launched just over two months ago and earned lifetime fees of $1.2 million. Hong Kong Successfully Offered Inaugural $100M Tokenized Green Bond
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 16. 11:53
Hong Kong's central bank had been exploring tokenization of green bonds since at least 2021. Accused Mango Markets Exploiter Wants to Keep $47M in Disputed Funds: Court Filings
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 16. 11:24
Avraham Eisenberg claims that he need not return any more than the $67 million of the $114 million worth of tokens he gained using a complicated trading system. Crypto Was Singapore's Top Area of Fintech Investment in 2022 Despite Global Slowdown: KPMG
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 16. 10:27
Crypto or Blockchain was the top area of fintech investment in Singapore for the year 2022 despite the global slowdown in the space, according to KPMG despite the finding of a key trend that investors are shifting to non-crypto blockchain-based solutions. Norwegian Authorities Seize $5.9M From Crypto Game Axie Infinity Hack
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 16. 10:03
The National Authority for Investigation and Prosecution of Economic and Environmental Crime – known in Norwegian as Økokrim – said it is the biggest crypto seizure ever made by the country's police. Wyoming Lawmakers Pass Bill Prohibiting Forced Disclosure of Private Crypto Keys
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 16. 09:46
The prohibition will not apply in cases where there is no alternative way to access the requisite information. Global Standard Setters Will Team Up to Tackle DeFi Regulation: FSB
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 16. 09:00
Decentralized finance “does not differ substantially” from traditional finance in its functions or vulnerabilities, according to the Financial Stability Board. Gaming Network Oasys Onboards Japan Conglomerate SoftBank as Network Validator
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 16. 08:37
In the next batch of validators, four more companies will be joining the network, bringing the total to 25. Co-Founder of Privacy-Focused Gnosis Chain Proposes Plan to Reduce Ethereum Dependency for GNO Token
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 16. 08:08
Gnosis co-founder Martin Köppelmann flagged potential security issues in a proposal discussion on Gnosis’ governance forums. Privacy-Focused Gnosis Chain Co-Founder Proposes Plan to Reduce Ethereum Dependency for GNO Token
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 16. 08:08
Gnosis co-founder Martin Köppelmann flagged potential security issues in a proposal discussion on Gnosis’ governance forums. Bitcoin Primed to Rally to $56K as Nasdaq Breaks Out of Bull Flag, Chart Analyst Says
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 16. 07:55
Analyst, who correctly predicted the late 2020 bull run, said 2023 could be a surprisingly good year for both crypto and equities. Short Trades Make up 90% of $200M in Losses as Bitcoin, Ether Surge
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 16. 07:22
Bitcoin futures saw some $85 million in losses alone, data shows. GQ Magazine to Launch Its First NFT Collection Linked to Real-World Rewards
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 16. 03:43
Holders of the inaugural GQ3 collection will have access to a magazine subscription, merchandise and live events. First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Rockets Past $24.7K to Hit 6-Month High
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 16. 02:12
ALSO: Shaurya Malwa considers a 24-hour surge in trading volume for BLUR, the token of the NFT marketplace BLUR, following the platform's airdrop. Bitcoin rockets past $24.7K. Binance Bracing Itself for Fines From US Regulators to Settle ‘Past Conduct’: WSJ
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 16. 01:57
As U.S. regulators continue to sniff around Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange is prepared to pay monetary penalties to “make amends” for past regulatory violations, according to The Wall Street Journal. Coinbase, Anchorage Say They'll Be OK Under SEC Custody Proposal, But Risks May Lurk for Others
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 23:10
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is officially working toward forcing investment advisers to make hard decisions about how they keep clients’ crypto assets, but the agency’s Wednesday proposal comes with good-news, bad-news elements now being studied by industry lawyers and lobbyists. Coinbase, Anchorage Digital Say They'd Be OK Under SEC Custody Proposal, But Risks May Lurk for Others
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 23:10
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is officially working toward forcing investment advisers to make hard decisions about how they keep clients’ crypto assets, but the agency’s Wednesday proposal comes with good-news, bad-news elements now being studied by industry lawyers and lobbyists. 'The Masked Singer' Launches Token-Gated Fan Experience
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 23:07
Now in its ninth season, fans of the reality singing competition can sign up for a free "Loyalty Pass" and purchase art NFTs. Crypto Trading Firm Auros Global Restructures $18M in Debt on Maple Finance
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 22:16
Auros Global has missed its payments on decentralized finance loans since November, citing funds frozen on the collapsed crypto exchange FTX. Tether USDT Gains $1 Billion as Paxos Burns Over $1.8B of Binance USD Stablecoins
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 22:15
The increase comes as BUSD issuer Paxos faces increasing regulatory scrutiny. Tether's USDT Gains $1B as Paxos Burns Over $1.8B of Binance USD Stablecoins
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 22:15
The increase comes as BUSD issuer Paxos faces increasing regulatory scrutiny. US Prosecutors Ask Judge to 'Prohibit' Bankman-Fried From Using Phones, Internet
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 22:12
Federal prosecutors asked a judge to modify the terms of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's release on bond to ban him from using cell phones or the internet except under very specific conditions. Blur Escalates Royalty Battle With OpenSea, Recommends Blocking Platform
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 22:00
The zero-fee marketplace published a blog post on Wednesday explaining how creators can earn full royalties on its platform, suggesting that they block sales on competitor OpenSea. State of Crypto: Interpreting the Paxos-Binance Tea Leaves
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 21:47
Remember how the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s declaration of war against crypto staking was big news for like two days? This week we’re looking at the other big news from last week: Paxos and the Binance USD stablecoin it issues. The SEC has apparently alleged the sale of BUSD violates securities laws, and the New York Department of Financial Services has asked Paxos to cease issuing the token. Former Paxos Exec: Regulators Failed to Address Crypto Collapses, Now They’re Going After 'On-Ramps'
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 20:57
Jesse Austin Campbell, former head of portfolio management at the firm, says that because regulators did not adequately address the collapses of Celsius Network, Terra Luna and FTX, they are now in pursuit of on-ramps to get to Binance. Bitcoin Soars Past $24K to Reach 2-Week High
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 20:30
Investors liquidated some $37 million of BTC short positions over the past 24 hours, pushing the price higher Wednesday, data shows. Ether also climbed. FDIC Tells Crypto Exchange CEX.IO to Stop Claiming US Dollars Held in Its Wallets Are Insured
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 19:21
The agency issued a cease-and-desist letter on Wednesday. US Judge Orders Bankman-Fried's Lawyers to Reveal Bond Signer Names
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 18:42
A federal judge ruled that the names of Sam Bankman-Fried's bond co-signers should be revealed after an appeals court did not take up the matter. Stanford Research Director, Former Dean Revealed to Be Bankman-Fried's Bond Signers
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 18:42
A federal judge ruled that the names of Sam Bankman-Fried's bond co-signers should be revealed after Bankman-Fried did not apply to the appeals court. Is the SEC Really the Bad Guy?
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 18:03
It’s easy to say the SEC is going after the wrong targets in its crypto crackdown. But it’s all a consequence of real failures by the industry, says CoinDesk's David Z. Morris. Crypto CEOs Need to Accept That Existing Regulations Also Apply to Them
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 17:52
Coinbase’s CEO thinks the rules that apply to other financial services don’t apply to his multi-billion-dollar financial services company. His ignorance – either intentional or literal – is concerning. Lido DAO’s Governance Token LDO Jumps on Treasury Proposal
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 17:49
The largest Ethereum staking service provider’s DAO has issued a vote over what it should do with its $30 million worth of ether. Tornado Cash Developer to Stay in Jail as Dutch Trial Continues
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 17:02
Tornado Cash developer Alexey Pertsev was arrested in the Netherlands in August shortly after the U.S. sanctioned the crypto privacy tool New Lamborghini NFT Collection Revs Up for Release on VeVe
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 17:00
The digital collectibles will feature the Huracán STO model of the iconic luxury sports car brand with different rarity traits. Crypto Long & Short: Sorting Out Bitcoin’s P/E Ratio
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 16:45
This week, Glenn Williams Jr. taps his equity research analyst background – the land of price-to-earnings ratios and other valuation techniques – to sort out whether bitcoin is under- or overvalued. Then, Jennifer Murphy, the CEO of Runa Digital Assets, puts digital assets into very broad historical context (the year 1771 gets a mention) and explains how just a few winners tend to drive markets over the long-haul. FTX Transferred $7.7B from Bahamian Estate to US Units Ahead of Bankruptcy Filing, Court Told
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 16:12
Representatives for FTX said whether assets belong in the Bahamian estate or in the U.S. estate remain open issues. Celsius's CEL Token May See 20 -Cent Value in Recovery Process, Attorney Says
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 15:54
An attorney for bankrupt crypto lender Celsius said the company might value its CEL token at 20 cents, down significantly from its current market value of 54 cents. Indian Cricket Board Tells Women's Premier League Teams to Shun Crypto Links
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 15:36
The organization overseeing cricket in India told five franchises of the newly formed Women's Premier League (WPL) to avoid associating with any cryptocurrency or blockchain-related entities. Judge Denies Appointment of Independent Examiner in FTX Bankruptcy
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 15:27
Delaware bankruptcy court judge sided with the bankrupt crypto exchange and said there is no need to appoint an examiner to conduct "yet another costly investigation that would slow the progress" of the case. Interactive Brokers Rolls Out BTC, ETH Trading to Professional Investors in Hong Kong
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 15:18
Eligible clients include individuals with over 8 million Hong Kong dollars and institutions with over 40 million Hong Kong dollars in investable assets. Ether Staking Service Lido Granted 1M Optimism Tokens to Incentivize Wrapped Staked Ether Adoption
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 15:00
Lido and Optimism aim to increase the availability of wrapped staked ether (wstETH) with OP tokens through the new liquidity mining and user incentives program. SEC Proposal Could Bar Investment Advisers From Keeping Assets at Crypto Firms
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 15:00
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to propose a rule that would effectively require registered investment advisers to go outside the crypto industry for storing digital assets, according to its first formal policy push that leans heavily into the cryptocurrency sector. Napster Revives Its Music Ambitions With Web3 Acquisition of Mint Songs
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 14:00
The brand first known for peer-to-peer music sharing from 1999-2001 announced their purchase of the music-focused NFT marketplace. Former Warner Music CEO Joins Web3 Company OneOf’s Board
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 14:00
Stephen Cooper, who also ran entertainment giant Metro-Golwyn-Mayer, will bring decades of experience in music, TV and film to OneOf’s Web3 strategy. Gaming Company Square Enix Partners With Polygon for NFT Art Project
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 14:00
The publisher behind the Final Fantasy video games is continuing its push into Web3 gaming through a new NFT project called Symbiogenesis. Kansas State Looks to Cap Crypto Political Campaign Donations at $100
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 13:54
The U.S. state is looking to amend its campaign financing rules to require donors' names and addresses be collected – and mandate contributions be made strictly via U.S.-based entities. Kansas Looks to Cap Crypto Political Campaign Donations at $100
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 13:54
The U.S. state is looking to amend its campaign financing rules to require donors' names and addresses be collected – and mandate contributions be made strictly via U.S.-based entities. 4 Reasons Why Lawmakers Shouldn’t Back Sen. Warren’s Latest Crypto Bill
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 13:52
The Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act is unworkable and assuredly unconstitutional. 4 Reasons Why US Lawmakers Shouldn’t Back Sen. Warren’s Latest Crypto Bill
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 13:52
The Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act is unworkable and assuredly unconstitutional. Republicans Plan to Reintroduce Legislation Restricting Crypto in 401(k): Politico
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 13:35
The legislation will be introduced in the House by Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla), the report said. Republicans Plan to Reintroduce Legislation to Prevent Crypto Restrictions in 401(k): Politico
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 13:35
The legislation will be introduced in the House by Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla), the report said. First Mover Americas: Lido DAO’s Governance Token Jumps 17%
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 13:32
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Feb. 15, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. Abu Dhabi Starts $2B Initiative to Back Web3 Startups
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 13:06
The Hub71 + Digital Assets ecosystem will also back companies focusing on blockchain technologies. FTX Seeks to Reclaim $400 Million From a JPMorgan Account: New York Times
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 13:05
The funds, invested in a hedge fund called Modulo, were converted into cash and are sitting in an interest-bearing account. FTX Seeks to Reclaim $400M From a JPMorgan Account: New York Times
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 13:05
The funds, invested in a hedge fund called Modulo, were converted into cash and are sitting in an interest-bearing account. Blockchain Security Firm Ironblocks Raises $7M From Collider Ventures, Disruptive AI and Others
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 13:00
The fundraise follows a record year of crypto losses to hackers. El Salvador Plans to Open 'Bitcoin Embassy' in Texas
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 12:55
The Central American country wishes to open a bitcoin embassy in "new ally" Texas, Mayorga said on Twitter, to aid "expansion of commercial and economic exchange projects." Bitcoin Hashrate Hits 300 EH/s Mark as Industry Gets Some Breathing Room
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 12:00
It took only about a year for the bitcoin mining hashrate to gain the last 100 EH/s. Arbitrum Surges Ahead as Ethereum’s Layer 2 Landscape Takes Shape
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 12:00
Layer 2 rollups now see more transaction volume than Ethereum’s main network. Bitcoin Miner Hive Delays Latest Financial Filings Till Feb-End
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 11:47
Hive has applied the British Columbia Securities Commission for a management cease trade order, which restricts its CEO and CFO from trading shares until the filing has been completed. Bitcoin Miner Hive Delays Latest Financial Filings Till End of February
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 11:47
Hive has applied the British Columbia Securities Commission for a management cease trade order, which restricts its CEO and CFO from trading shares until the filing has been completed. Explaining the Disconnect Between Bitcoin and Treasury Yields Post US Inflation Data
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 11:44
Bitcoin and technology stocks rose Tuesday even as hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation revived Fed angst and lifted Treasury yields. Explaining the Disconnect Between Bitcoin and Treasury Yields Post-US Inflation Data
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 11:44
Bitcoin and technology stocks rose Tuesday even as hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation revived Fed angst and lifted Treasury yields. Crypto Wallet Messaging Application Push Protocol Expands to BNB Chain
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 11:22
The move to BNB Chain could attract more users to Push, its founder said. EU Now Accepting Applications for its Blockchain Regulatory Sandbox
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 11:18
The sandbox is open to "companies from all industry sectors" and public entities, with priority given to more mature projects. EU Banks Told By Regulator to Apply Bitcoin Caps Even Before They Become Law
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 10:40
The European Central Bank, which supervises big euro area lenders, said crypto should be treated as a risky asset. Coinbase: Ether Selling Pressure Should Be Fairly Limited Around the Shanghai Fork Upgrade
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 10:33
The amount of potential selling pressure around Ethereum’s planned upgrade has been complicated by Kraken’s decision to wind down its U.S. staking business, the report said. Australian Crypto Exchange Digital Surge Set to Come Back Online After Stakeholders Sign Recovery Plan
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 09:43
Australian cryptocurrency exchange Digital Surge is set to come back online after stakeholders signed the recovery plan on Wednesday. BUSD Stablecoin Inches Toward $1 Peg After Binance CEO Comments
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 09:40
Changpeng Zhao on Tuesday distanced himself from the Binance-branded stablecoin. Nomura’s Crypto Arm Invests in Institutional Hybrid DeFi Protocol Infiniti Exchange
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 09:00
The investment showcases a growing trend of merging DeFi infrastructure and TradFi solutions to enable tokenizing traditional assets and to create blockchain-based markets for institutional investors. Nomura’s Crypto Arm Invests in Institutional Hybrid DeFi Protocol Infinity Exchange
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 09:00
The investment showcases a growing trend of merging DeFi infrastructure and TradFi solutions to enable tokenizing traditional assets and to create blockchain-based markets for institutional investors. Cardano Gets 'Valentine' Upgrade. Here’s How it Benefits ADA Token
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 07:49
The ‘Valentine’ upgrade was pushed live on the mainnet in early Asian hours on Wednesday. Native ADA tokens outperformed crypto majors. Cardano Gets 'Valentine' Upgrade: Here’s How it Benefits ADA Token
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 07:49
The ‘Valentine’ upgrade was pushed live on the mainnet in early Asian hours on Wednesday. Native ADA tokens outperformed crypto majors. Sam Bankman-Fried, Caroline Ellison, and Other Company Insiders Subpoenaed by FTX for Documents
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 07:48
The Subpoenas come after a U.S. judge overseeing bankruptcy proceedings gave a green light to FTX's Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors and its leadership to serve the insiders. Sam Bankman-Fried, Caroline Ellison, Other Company Insiders Subpoenaed by FTX for Documents
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 07:48
The Subpoenas come after a U.S. judge overseeing bankruptcy proceedings gave a green light to FTX's Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors and its leadership to serve the insiders. Celsius Seeks to Recover Millions From Mashinsky, Other Former Executives
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 07:35
The former CEO should repay money he transferred in the run-up to the lender’s July bankruptcy, the document said Celsius Debtors Release Sale Plan, Choose NovaWulf as Plan Sponsor
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 07:29
Debtors of bankrupt crypto lender Celsius Network have chosen the NovaWulf sale plan for reorganization as it "provides the best method to distribute the Debtors’ liquid crypto assets and maximize the value of the Debtors’ illiquid assets." NFT Marketplace Blur's Token Reaches $500M Trading Volume After Airdrop
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 07:06
BLUR prices jumped to as much as $5 before falling 85% on Wednesday morning, price trackers show. Crypto Trading Platform Talos Announces Tie-Up With Payment Services Provider BCB Group
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 07:00
Clients of the two firms will have access to comprehensive trade lifecycle services. DOGE, Floki Soaring After Musk Tweets Photo of His Dog in Twitter CEO Chair
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 05:52
Doge, Floki and SHIB are up, while BONK is flat after Musk declares his dog Floki is an amazing CEO of Twitter and “better than that other guy.” Canine Crypto Coins Jump After Elon Musk Sends DOGE-Themed Tweet
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 04:17
Doge, Floki and SHIB are up, while BONK is flat after Musk declares his dog Floki is an amazing CEO of Twitter and “better than that other guy.” DBS Says Bitcoin Trading up 80% in 2022 on DDex Exchange
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 04:03
DBS’ crypto exchange, which is not open to retail traders, currently allows for bitcoin, ether, XRP, bitcoin cash, DOT, and ADA trading. South Korea’s Crypto Firms Will Have to Self-Regulate Under New Guidance
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 01:00
Crypto firms will conduct their own self-assessments before regulators step in, a lawyer in South Korea told CoinDesk. First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Holds Steady on CPI Data. Are Investors Undecided?
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 00:53
ALSO: Unspent transaction output, individual units of bitcoin that are locked in transactions on the blockchain, are rising. Here's why the trend is significant. Bitcoin Ticks Upward. Binance and Huobi Freeze $1.4M in Crypto Tied to Harmony Bridge Theft
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 15. 00:48
Tracing firm Elliptic said it followed the money through Tornado Cash. Fewer Than Half of New Ethereum Blocks Over the Past 24 Hours Are OFAC Compliant
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 14. 22:26
For the first time since October, fewer than 50% of blocks added to the Ethereum blockchain over a 24-hour period are OFAC compliant, partially thanks to more non-censoring options that make up a larger share of the blockspace market. Bitcoin Rebounds Above $22K After Tepid Inflation Readings
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 14. 20:43
Bitcoin dropped initially after the Bureau of Labor Statistics monthly report but then surged. Ether is up nearly 5%. Former SEC Chief Counsel Says Agency Needs to Make Clear Its Crypto Compliance Rules
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 14. 20:07
TuongVy Le, a partner and head of regulatory & policy at investment firm Bain Capital, says the agency is refraining from passing a rules-based framework and has to make it clear what digital assets it would deem compliant under its jurisdiction. Coinkite’s New Bitcoin Hardware Wallet Looks Like BlackBerry, Takes AAA Batteries
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 14. 19:27
The new Coldcard Q1 model aims to blend security and convenience – with a physical QWERTY keyboard recalling the look of a 2000's-style waffle phone. It relies on a flashlight and LED scanner to read QR codes – instead of using a camera, which can be an attack vector. Billionaire George Soros' Fund Dives Deeper on Crypto Bets
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 14. 19:24
The fund purchased or added to positions in Marathon Digital, MicroStrategy and Silvergate Bank, according to an SEC filing. NFT Marketplace Blur Releases Native Token for Community Ownership
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 14. 19:14
After a delay, the zero-fee marketplace has airdropped its highly-anticipated token to traders. The marketplace, which launched in October, aims to incentivize pro traders to transact on Blur. Stablecoin Issuer Paxos Burns $700M Binance USD in 27 Hours Amid Regulatory Pressure
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 14. 18:03
The BUSD supply has decreased by more than 6% since Paxos announced on Monday that it would halt issuance due to regulatory pressure. Dollar Stablecoins Are Great for Users and the US Government
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 14. 17:35
Omid Malekan writes that because stablecoin issuers liabilites live on-chain, the asset-backed tokens are arguably more secure than payment providers we use today, including PayPal. Why Bitcoin Miners Need to Take Ethereum Seriously
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 14. 16:58
Far from competitive projects, Bitcoin and Ethereum can work harmoniously together, says Sam Tabar, of Bit Digital. Siemens Issues Blockchain Based Euro-Denominated Bond on Polygon Blockchain
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 14. 16:25
The $64 million bond has a maturity of one year. Polygon Sets March Date for zkEVM Mainnet Beta To Go Live
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 14. 16:00
Details about the zkEVM beta network will be released over the next few weeks. The launch is set for March 27. Ken Griffin's Citadel Securities Discloses 5.5% Silvergate Stake
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 14. 15:51
An SEC filing shows the stake, which doesn’t necessarily represent a new investment strategy. Ken Griffin's Citadel Securities Discloses 5.5% Stake in Crypto Bank Silvergate
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 14. 15:51
An SEC filing shows the stake, which doesn’t necessarily represent a new investment strategy. BNB Chain Aims to Double Transaction Speed, Targets ZK Tooling in 2023 Roadmap
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 14. 15:50
It also aims to more than triple the number of validators to 100. BNB Chain Aims to Double Transaction Speed, Targets ZK Tooling in 2023 Road Map
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 14. 15:50
It also aims to more than triple the number of validators to 100. Pantos, Multichain Token System Backed by Crypto Exchange Bitpanda, Starts Beta Version
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 14. 15:30
The launch by Pantos, backed by the Austrian crypto exchange Bitpanda, follows a $12.1 million initial coin offering in 2018. Pantos, a Multichain Token System Backed by Crypto Exchange Bitpanda, Starts Beta Version
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 14. 15:30
The launch by Pantos, backed by the Austrian crypto exchange Bitpanda, follows a $12.1 million initial coin offering in 2018. Binance CEO Distances Himself From BUSD Stablecoin as Regulators Act
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 14. 15:18
CZ said Binance will continue working with other stablecoin issuers, and noted he’s skeptical about claims Circle raised alarm bells with regulators. Bitcoin’s UTXOs Are Close to All-Time High. Here’s Why it Matters
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 14. 14:01
The Bitcoin network is getting more active with increasing block sizes, transactions, and overall UTXO counts. Bitcoin’s UTXOs Are Close to All-Time High; Here’s Why it Matters
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 14. 14:01
The Bitcoin network is getting more active with increasing block sizes, transactions, and overall UTXO counts. Bitcoin Dips After Inflation Comes in Slightly Hot
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 14. 13:36
The report suggests the Fed TKTK Bitcoin Dips After US Inflation Comes in Slightly Hot
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 14. 13:36
The report suggests the Fed TKTK SEC to Make it Harder for Hedge Funds to Work With Crypto Firms: Bloomberg
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 14. 13:30
The rule change would make it harder for crypto firms to become "qualified custodians," according to the report. First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Posts Slight Gains Ahead of US CPI Data
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 14. 13:14
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Feb. 14, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. Bain Capital Crypto Backs $4.5M Round for Blockchain Interoperability Startup Orb Labs
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 14. 12:30
Orb Labs emerges from stealth preparing to launch its first products. Investors Rush to Tether as Paxos' BUSD Faces Regulatory Heat, Curve Liquidity Pools Show
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 14. 12:29
Investors are fleeing the Paxos-issued stablecoin even though the firm gave assurances it is fully backed and will be wound down in an orderly manner, one observer said. UK Financial Regulator Takes Enforcement Action Against Crypto ATM Operators
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 14. 12:20
The financial watchdog has teamed up with West Yorkshire Police to tackle crypto ATM operators in the city of Leeds Binance Hires Former Gemini-Exec as Chief Compliance Officer: Bloomberg
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 14. 12:12
Perlman started in the role at Binance in January, having spent two and a half years as COO of Gemini and previously one year as CCO. Volt Inu Community Passes Vote for $75M Token Burn, Plans Polygon Network Expansion
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 14. 12:10
Some 12 trillion VOLT were staked in favor of the token burn proposal. Crypto Startup Monad Labs Aims to Create Next ‘Ethereum Killer’ After Raising $19M
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 14. 12:01
The seed round was led by Dragonfly Capital with the participation of 70 other investors. Morgan Stanley: Falling Stablecoin Issuance Is Negative Sign for Crypto Trading
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 14. 11:18
U.S. regulatory efforts are likely to focus on stablecoin regulation, the report said. SEC Case Against Bankman-Fried Postponed Pending Criminal Trial
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 14. 10:06
Charges can wait until the Department of Justice’s case against the FTX founder concludes, the securities regulator said Digital Asset Infrastructure Provider Taurus Raises $65M From Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 14. 09:57
The Swiss firm plans to use the funds to make new hires and expand into across Europe and the UAE. US Judge Approves Removal of FTX Turkish Units From Bankruptcy Case
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 14. 09:31
FTX had asked the court to greenlight the dismissal after Turkish authorities ordered the seizure of most of the crypto exchange's assets in the country. Crypto Exchange Coinmetro Buys Social Fundraising Platform Ignium
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 14. 09:15
With the €4 million ($4.3 million) acquisition, the Estonia-based crypto exchange Coinmetro intends to broaden its securities market offerings and develop tools for small businesses to raise funds directly from their communities using non-fungible tokens. Avalanche Blockchain Saw 1,500% Transactional Growth in 2022: Nansen
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 14. 09:13
Such transactional activity came even as the total value of tokens locked on Avalanche-based decentralized finance applications slid from 2021’s $15 billion peak to just over $900 million in November 2022. Avalanche Blockchain Had 1,500% Transactional Growth in 2022: Nansen
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 14. 09:13
Such transactional activity came even as the total value of tokens locked on Avalanche-based decentralized finance applications slid from 2021’s $15 billion peak to just over $900 million in November 2022. Sam Bankman-Fried’s Super Bowl VPN Use Prompts Government Concern
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 14. 08:32
The former FTX chief has being using privacy tools which prosecutors worry could be used to access the dark web. Stablecoin Lender Liquity's LQTY Token Surges 45% as New York Regulator Goes After Paxos' BUSD
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 14. 08:10
Traders look more closely at decentralised censorship-resistant stablecoin lending protocols like Liquity in the wake of regulatory action on Paxos' centralized dollar-pegged cryptocurrency BUSD. Curve Token Surges Over 10% as Crypto Traders Eye Curve USD Stablecoin
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 14. 06:14
Tokens related to decentralized stablecoin protocols gained in the past 24 hours following troubles at Paxos’ BUSD offering. Crypto Traders' Focus on Curve USD Stablecoin Drives Curve Token Prices Higher
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 14. 06:14
Tokens related to decentralized stablecoin protocols gained in the past 24 hours following troubles at Paxos’ BUSD offering. Crypto Traders' Focus on Curve USD Stablecoin Drives Curve Token Price Higher
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 14. 06:14
Tokens related to decentralized stablecoin protocols gained in the past 24 hours following troubles at Paxos’ BUSD offering. Blockchain Association Files Amicus Brief in Coinbase Insider Trading Case
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 14. 05:41
The crypto lobbying group is arguing that the SEC is engaging in “absentee enforcement” and that the creators of the nine tokens, that are at the centre of the insider trading case, are not linked to the case. Biden to Name Fed Vice Chairwoman Lael Brainard as Top Economic Adviser: Bloomberg
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 14. 03:48
Brainard has been leading the U.S Federal Reserve's work on a potential digital dollar and has been minding the store on crypto policy discussions until the central bank appoints its permanent vice chair for supervision. Pres. Biden to Name Fed Vice Chairwoman Lael Brainard as Top Economic Adviser: Bloomberg
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 14. 03:48
Brainard has been leading the U.S Federal Reserve's work on a potential digital dollar and has been minding the store on crypto policy discussions until the central bank appoints its permanent vice chair for supervision. NFT Marketplace Magic Eden Partners With MoonPay to Offer Credit Card Payments
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 14. 01:15
MoonPay has a similar partnership in place with NFT marketplace LooksRare. How the SEC Could Reshape Ethereum’s Staking Landscape for the Better
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 13. 23:07
By shutting down Kraken’s staking service, the SEC could shift power over Ethereum toward solo stakers and decentralized alternatives. Binance Withdrawals Surge as Paxos-BUSD Drama Weighs on the Exchange
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 13. 23:00
Binance has endured some $828 million of net outflows in the past 24 hours, Nansen data shows. Monday’s outflow is the largest in a day since November, surpassing the withdrawal surge in December amid fears about Binance’s reserves. CFTC Case Against Sam Bankman-Fried Postponed Until After Criminal Trial
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 13. 22:31
The request to stay the SEC’s civil case against Bankman-Fried is still pending. Crypto's Banking Problem: Industry Needs Access but US Regulators Keep Digital Assets at Bay
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 13. 21:53
Crypto can’t become what many of its proponents want it to be without banks, but U.S. regulators are circling the wagons around the banking system they oversee. That barrier is only getting wider as the Federal Reserve and other agencies turn away crypto firms trying to link with the traditional financial system. Paxos ‘Categorically Disagrees’ With SEC That BUSD Is a Security, Says It Will Litigate if Needed
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 13. 21:14
The stablecoin issuer confirmed it has received a Wells Notice from the SEC, indicating a possible enforcement action is forthcoming. Bitcoin, Ether Drop as Investors Fret Over Inflation Data, Stablecoin Regulation
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 13. 21:14
The largest cryptocurrency by market value continued to linger below $22,000. Ether fell below $1,500. NFT Influencer Cozomo de’ Medici Donates 22 Digital Artworks to LACMA
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 13. 21:09
The latest NFT donation highlights how major art institutions are embracing digital collectibles. Hacking Crypto Wallets Is Latest Strategy in Quest to Recover Lost Billions
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 13. 20:10
Unciphered recovers lost crypto funds by auditing code and finding vulnerabilities in wallets. Algorand Foundation CEO: SEC’s Crypto Crackdown Highlights Lack of Regulatory Clarity
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 13. 19:45
Staci Warden says crypto-native firms are being punished rather than given guidance. Circle Sounded Alarm on Paxos, Told NYDFS Binance’s Stablecoin Wasn’t Fully Backed: Bloomberg
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 13. 19:38
New York’s top financial regulator is investigating stablecoin issuer Paxos – and, according to a new report, it was rival stablecoin issuer Circle that sounded an alarm. Binance USD's $16B Market Cap Up for Grabs as SEC-Paxos Suit Stirs Up Stablecoin Rivalry
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 13. 19:34
Tether’s USDT stablecoin will likely be a big winner as Paxos stops issuing Binance USD stablecoin after being sued by the top U.S. securities watchdog. Binance USD's $16B Market Cap Up for Grabs as Paxos Regulatory Action Stirs Up Stablecoin Rivalry
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 13. 19:34
Tether’s USDT stablecoin will likely be a big winner as Paxos stops issuing Binance USD stablecoin after being sued by the top U.S. securities watchdog. Grayscale’s GBTC Discount Widens to Near-Record High
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 13. 19:23
Shares of the bitcoin trust are selling at a 47% discount to its net asset value. The discount has been increasing over the past week. NFT Gaming Protocol Aavegotchi Aims to Increase Engagement With Upgrade
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 13. 18:30
Called the Forge, the upgrade focuses on wearables, one of three attributes that determine the value and rarity of Aavegotchi NFTs. Sequoia, Dragonfly Back Web3 Startup Caldera in $9M Rounds
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 13. 17:59
The capital will go toward hiring, partnerships and integrations. Policymakers Need to Focus on Tokenization, Not Just Tokens
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 13. 17:11
Representing real-world assets on a blockchain could allow everyday Americans to buy into durable prosperity, says John Rizzo. Regulator NYDFS Says Paxos Didn't Administer Binance USD in 'Safe and Sound' Manner: Reuters
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 13. 16:02
Paxos Trust Company’s administration of Binance’s stablecoin left it open to use by bad actors, the New York Department of Financial Services told Reuters on Monday. DigiDaigaku NFTs' Price Rises After $6.5M Super Bowl Ad
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 13. 15:43
Limit Break’s commercial advertised a free “digital collectible” for scanning a QR code. The floor price on OpenSea the morning after are hovering around 0.31 ETH, or about $460. Aave Community Mulls Freezing Binance Stablecoin Amid SEC Pressure
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 13. 14:44
Members of the Aave community are examining whether to freeze BUSD on the platform and the stablecoin's issuer, Paxos, was sued by the SEC today. Brazil's Largest Public Bank Enables Tax Payments to Be Made With Crypto
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 13. 14:31
The service will operate in partnership with Bitfy, a startup focused on blockchain solutions. Digital Asset Platform Bakkt to Discontinue Consumer App After Two Years
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 13. 14:31
App users will be able to manage their assets over the web after March 16. Coins of War: How Crypto Keeps Feeding Russia's War Despite Sanctions
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 13. 14:24
Russian troops in Ukraine receive millions in crypto donations, despite international sanctions. CoinDesk investigates how these funds are flowing and talks to fundraisers. Crypto Payments Firm Wirex and Visa Expand Partnership to 40 Countries
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 13. 13:29
Cryptocurrency payments app Wirex has signed a long-term global partnership with Visa that will see the partnership expand its footprint to 40 countries. First Mover Americas: Paxos Acts on SEC Threat
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 13. 13:09
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Feb. 13, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. First Mover Americas: Paxos Acts on NY Regulator Threat
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 13. 13:09
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Feb. 13, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. First Mover Americas: Paxos Acts on Regulator Threat
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 13. 13:09
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Feb. 13, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. France to Tighten Crypto Registration Rules Next January
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 13. 12:05
The plan, set to be rubber-stamped by the National Assembly and Senate, veers away from a more onerous proposal to require a license as of October. BUSD Depegs From Rival Stablecoin Tether After US Regulator Tells Paxos to Stop Minting New Tokens
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 13. 11:54
Traders seem to be migrating from Paxos' BUSD stablecoin to tether. BUSD Depegs From Rival Stablecoin Tether After New York Regulator Tells Paxos to Stop Minting New Tokens
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 13. 11:54
Traders seem to be migrating from Paxos' BUSD stablecoin to tether. Binance Says BUSD ‘Funds are Safu’, but a Regulatory Cloud is Forming Over the U.S.
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 13. 11:44
February has been a great month for the narrative that crypto’s natural home is in Asia. Binance Says BUSD ‘Funds are Safu’, but a Regulatory Cloud is Forming Over the US
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 13. 11:44
February has been a great month for the narrative that crypto’s natural home is in Asia. Binance Says BUSD ‘Funds Are Safu’ but a Regulatory Cloud Is Forming Over the US
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 13. 11:44
February has been a great month for the narrative that crypto’s natural home is in Asia. Fifth-Largest Holder of Polygon Tokens Is Little-Known Chinese Crypto Project
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 13. 11:41
Chinese cryptocurrency staking project Avatar has become the fifth-largest holder of polygon (MATIC), accumulating 22 million tokens worth $22.5 million. Paxos to Stop Minting Stablecoin BUSD Following Regulatory Action
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 13. 11:26
It was reported on Sunday that the SEC intended to sue Paxos for selling BUSD as an unregistered security. BNB Token Slides Under $300, Binance USD Inflows Signal Bearish Signs
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 13. 11:23
An SEC spokesperson told Coinesk the commission does not comment on the existence or nonexistence of a possible investigation. Wormhole Bridge Exploiter Supplies $46M to Crypto Lending Platform Maker, Buys Wrapped Ether
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 13. 11:11
The exploiter is probably earning yields on staked cryptocurrency. Correlation Between Crypto Market and Nasdaq Turns Positive Ahead of US CPI Release
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 13. 10:27
Observers expect Tuesday's U.S. CPI report to show continued disinflation in the world's largest economy. Bernstein Says Regulatory Backlash Will Lead to More DeFi and Offshore Crypto
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 13. 09:52
Regulatory overreach will spur movement toward decentralized finance apps built directly on-chain by anonymous teams, the report said. Restrictive Crypto Rules for EU Banks Confirmed in Published Legal Draft
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 13. 09:43
Banks in the European Union would have to treat crypto as the riskiest kind of asset and disclose exposures while awaiting more detailed rules. UAE Plans to Issue a CBDC to Promote Digital Payments
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 13. 09:35
The issuance of a digital dirham is one of nine key initiatives in the United Arab Emirates' new Financial Infrastructure Transformation Program. Arbitrum-Based GMX Surpassed Ethereum Blockchain in Daily Fees Over Weekend
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 13. 08:27
The decentralized futures exchange product has gained a loyal community of users in the past few months. Crypto Lender Nexo Stopped EIP for US Clients on Feb. 10
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 13. 07:28
Last month, Nexo paid a $22.5 million fine to the SEC for failing to register the offer and sale of EIP. Crypto Lender Nexo to Stop EIP for US Clients on April. 1
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 13. 07:28
Last month, Nexo paid a $22.5 million fine to the SEC for failing to register the offer and sale of EIP. Crypto Lender Nexo to Stop EIP for US Clients on April 1
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 13. 07:28
Last month, Nexo paid a $22.5 million fine to the SEC for failing to register the offer and sale of EIP. Cathie Wood's ARK Buys Another $9.2M Coinbase After Stock's January Rally
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 13. 05:41
COIN is down 20% during the last week after a record-breaking rally in January where it rose nearly 95%. Cathie Wood's ARK Buys $9.2M Coinbase Shares First Time In Almost a Month
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 13. 05:41
COIN is down 20% during the last week after a record-breaking rally in January where it rose nearly 95%. DeFi Protocol Clearpool Chooses Polygon Network for Its Institutional Lending Platform
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 13. 05:00
Clearpool also has opened the onboarding and whitelisting process for institutional borrowers and lenders to Prime. First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Might Test $20K as It Looks for Support
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 13. 00:58
ALSO: The SEC's move on Kraken's staking program last week shouldn't be seen as an indictment of staking as a whole. Bitcoin dropped below $21.7K at one point over the weekend. SEC to Sue Crypto Trust Co. Paxos Over Binance Stablecoin: WSJ
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 13. 00:23
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) intends to sue stablecoin issuer Paxos, which is behind the Pax Dollar and Binance USD tokens, over the latter. The news comes days after CoinDesk reported Paxos was under investigation by the New York Department of Financial Services. I’m Glad There Are No Crypto Super Bowl Ads: Here’s Why
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 12. 17:39
Sportswashing and crypto company hubris are no longer in play in Super Bowl commercials this year. And that's a good thing. Genesis Unveils Proposed Sale Plan With DCG, Bankruptcy Creditors
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 10. 22:22
Parent company Digital Currency Group would turn its equity in Genesis Global Trading over to a holding company as part of an effort to sell both firms. Friends With Benefits DAO Releases Social Networking App
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 10. 22:07
The new application will allow members to connect with each other, read governance proposals and discover in-person events. Coinbase Product Head Departs for a16z Crypto
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 10. 22:07
Surojit Chatterjee tweeted his new role as executive in residence at Andreessen Horowitz. Ethereum Sets February Date for Sepolia Testnet to Get Shanghai Hard Fork
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 10. 21:47
The second round of testing of staked ether (ETH) withdrawals follows simulations on the Zhejiang testnet. The Goerli testnet would be next, ahead of next month's planned Shanghai hard fork on the main Ethereum blockchain. What Does Kraken's SEC Settlement Mean for Crypto Staking?
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 10. 21:32
Kraken had a pretty lousy day, but the industry is more interested in what this means for staking. Former SEC Attorney: Kraken Action Not a Condemnation of 'Staking Writ Large'
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 10. 21:25
Zachary Fallon, a partner at law firm Ketsal, says that because the government agency relies on a circumstances based test, it may need to adjust its response to other crypto firms that engage in staking-as-a-service. PayPal Puts Stablecoin Project on Hold: Bloomberg
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 10. 20:27
Yesterday it was reported that PayPal crypto partner Paxos was being by the NYDFS Crypto Exchange C3 Raises $6M to Offer FTX Alternative
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 10. 20:15
Two Sigma Ventures led the round for the decentralized exchange. An Ode to LocalBitcoins (and a Lesson About Maintaining Bitcoin's Public Goods)
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 10. 19:52
Policymakers Should Embrace DAOs in the New Future of Abundance
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 10. 19:35
Whereas corporations accumulate capital, decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) accumulate engagement and focus on returning benefits to all participants. Regulating Crypto by Enforcement and Stealth Will Set the US Back
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 10. 19:22
Moves to outlaw staking and stop banks from servicing crypto companies will harm the industry and send it overseas, says CoinDesk's chief content officer Michael Casey. Federal Reserve Governor Reinforces US Regulators’ Preference for Keeping Crypto Apart From Banks
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 10. 19:04
Parts of the crypto universe should be encouraged to thrive as long as they don’t threaten the U.S. banking system, said Christopher Waller, a Federal Reserve Board governor, who also shared an optimistic note that the young industry will work out its problems. Coinbase’s Staking Service Faces Questions After Kraken’s SEC Settlement
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 10. 18:46
Though Coinbase’s (COIN) current revenue from staking is relatively small, there is potential for speedy growth if the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) doesn’t crack down on the service altogether. Polygon Exploring Use of ZK Technology for Main Chain, Co-Founder Bjelic Says
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 10. 18:41
In an exclusive interview with CoinDesk, Polygon’s co-founder Mihailo Bjelic shares the progress the blockchain is making on becoming a ZK-secure ecosystem. Stablecoin Issuer Tether's Reserves Partly Managed by Cantor Fitzgerald: WSJ
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 10. 18:00
The Wall Street bond trading powerhouse is managing Tether's $39 billion bond portfolio, according to the report. Tether's Attempt to Block CoinDesk's Request for Stablecoin Reserve Records Dismissed by New York Court
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 10. 17:39
A New York judge on Friday rejected an attempt by iFinex and related companies, which include include cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex and stablecoin issuer Tether, to block CoinDesk's request for information about the financial reserves backing the USDT token. Uniswap Vote on BNB Deployment Ends With Silicon Valley’s A16Z on Losing Side
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 10. 17:34
Uniswap’s community wants to bring the exchange to BNB Chain before copycats can launch identical competitors. 28 Hours in the Sewer: Yuga Labs’ Dookey Dash Game Kept Players Running
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 10. 16:22
In the Web3 giant’s first skill-based mint, almost 26,000 holders of Sewer Pass NFTs played the game for a cumulative time of 80 years – promising numbers for Yuga’s metaverse initiatives. SEC Did Not Consult Industry Before Kraken Crypto Staking Charges: Commissioner Peirce
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 10. 16:00
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission did not attempt to consult with the crypto industry before this launching this week’s unregistered securities crackdown on staking-as-a-service, Commissioner Hester Peirce said Friday. Are the Remaining Crypto Giants Staring Down the Barrel of the US Government’s Gun?
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 10. 15:54
The latest action from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against Kraken is probably only the first stirring of a U.S. government campaign to come for the major remaining crypto exchanges, according to industry lawyers, consultants and former regulators. Ether Liquid Staking Platforms Will Benefit as SEC Actions Likely Fail to Deal DeFi's Knockout Blow
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 10. 13:52
Lido and Rocket Pool didn’t immediately see a massive rush in of capital after Kraken announced it had settled with the SEC. SEC Chief Gensler Warns Crypto Firms to Comply With Rules After Kraken Shutters Staking Program
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 10. 13:50
Other platforms that offer yield-earning programs should "take note" and come into compliance, the regulator said a day after crypto exchange Kraken said it will pay a $30 million fine to settle SEC charges. SEC Chief Gensler Warns Crypto Firms to Comply With Rules After Kraken Shutters US Staking Program
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 10. 13:50
Other platforms that offer yield-earning programs should "take note" and come into compliance, the regulator said a day after crypto exchange Kraken said it will pay a $30 million fine to settle SEC charges. Bitcoin Miner BitNile Pulls 6,500 Rigs from former Compute North Site
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 10. 13:45
The miner signed a hosting deal with bankrupt Compute North in September for a site that is now managed by USBTC. Web3 Gaming Platform Ajuna Raises $5M in New Private Financing
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 10. 13:30
The platform makes it easier for developers to connect traditional game engines to blockchains. DYdX DeFi Grants Renewal Proposal Spurs Polarized Community Discussion
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 10. 13:09
Nearly 90% of voters favor the grants proposal, but many in the community pointed out controversial limitations. First Mover Americas: Kraken's SEC Settlement Sends Crypto Markets Tumbling
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 10. 13:07
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Feb. 10, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. PayPal Held $604M of Customers' Crypto as of Year-End 2022
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 10. 12:57
The payments company held $291 million of bitcoin and $250 million of ether, with the rest comprising litecoin and bitcoin cash. China Targets Blockchain Breakthroughs With Beijing Research Center: Report
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 10. 12:11
The center will focus on blockchain use related to the economy and individuals' livelihoods in an attempt to make the technology central to the country's digital infrastructure. Microsoft Disbands Industrial Metaverse Project: Report
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 10. 11:26
The 100 members of the team have all been laid off, according to the report, according to a person with direct knowledge of the matter. South Korea Blacklists North Korean Crypto Thieves, Flags Wallet Addresses
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 10. 11:23
The government sanctions targeted four individuals and seven institutions – some with alleged ties to the elite North Korean hacking group "Lazarus." Arbitrum-Based Radiant Capital Targets Outsized Platform Profitability With V2 Launch
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 10. 10:07
Radiant has already generated $5 million in fees for users since its July launch. Bankrupt Crypto Lender Celsius Seeks to Raise $14M From Bitmain Mining Vouchers
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 10. 09:47
The company joins Core Scientific in trying to offload the assets before expiry, and will use the funds to repay creditors. Long Traders Bear Brunt as Bitcoin, Ether Slide Spurs $220M in Liquidations
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 10. 09:33
Over 90% of all liquidated positions originated from traders betting on higher crypto prices. First Mover Asia: Kraken Crypto Staking Settlement Bedevils Markets as Bitcoin Lingers Below $21.9K
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 10. 01:43
ALSO: CoinDesk analyst Glenn Williams considers the significance of "whales" sending bitcoin back to exchanges, while smaller investors remove it. Bitcoin falls below $21.9K. Popular Rihanna Song Offered as NFT With Royalty Sharing Ahead of Super Bowl
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 10. 00:35
Music producer Deputy, who helped produce Rihanna's hit 2015 single "B**** Better Have My Money," is granting a portion of his streaming royalties to collectors through anotherblock. OP Token Falls After Surprise Optimism Airdrop
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 09. 23:49
Optimism conducted a second airdrop that rewarded users of the Ethereum layer 2. OP token fell on the news. Bitcoin Miner CleanSpark Plans to Continue Pursuing Acquisitions Amid Bear Market
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 09. 22:47
The miner's revenue for the first quarter was $27.8 million, just shy of analyst estimate of $29.5 million, according to FactSet data. Russian Cybercrime Gang Trickbot Sanctioned by US, UK
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 09. 21:56
The U.S. and U.K. issued joint sanctions on Thursday against seven members of the infamous Russian cybercrime group Trickbot. Legal Expert Says MetaBirkin Project Intended to Use Hermès’ Brand for Economic Gain
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 09. 21:46
Olta Andoni, chief compliance officer at financial firm Enclave Markets, says that Mason Rothschild was looking to “piggyback” off of the French luxury brand’s reputation. But even artists who are creating digital art aren't free of consumer protection laws. Setting the Record Straight
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 09. 21:37
In a CoinDesk exclusive, the co-founder of Yuga Labs, Wylie Aronow, shares a frank letter touching on his recent diagnosis of heart failure and responding to accusations of racist and nazi imagery embedded within the Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT project. How to Avoid the Death of DeFi in the Wake of FTX
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 09. 21:24
FTX’s collapse is an inevitable outcome for an industry yet to find its use case. For crypto to survive, it needs to learn from the very financial sector it set out to replace, says Brent Xu, the CEO of Umee. Liquid Staking Tokens Rally as Kraken Settles With SEC to Sunset Staking Service
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 09. 21:22
The sudden price uptick of governance tokens for the largest liquid staking protocols Lido Finance, Rocket Pool and Frax Finance defies the decline of the broader crypto market. Liquid Staking Tokens Rally as Kraken Shuts Staking Service to Settle With SEC
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 09. 21:22
The sudden price uptick of governance tokens for the largest liquid staking protocols Lido Finance, Rocket Pool and Frax Finance defies the decline of the broader crypto market. Stablecoin Issuer Paxos Is Being Investigated by New York Regulator
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 09. 20:53
The New York Department of Financial Services is investigating crypto company Paxos, though the scope of the investigation is not yet clear. Bitcoin Drops Below $22K as Kraken Agreement to Close Crypto Staking Operations Spooks Investors
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 09. 20:45
The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization declined after the crypto exchange giant agreed to settle charges with the SEC to shutter the service. Ether also declined. Bitcoin Drops Below $22K as Kraken Agreement to Close US Crypto Staking Operations Spooks Investors
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 09. 20:45
The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization declined after the crypto exchange giant agreed to settle charges with the SEC to shutter the service. Ether also declined. IRS Seeks Court Approval to Identify Kraken Crypto Customers
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 09. 20:39
The Internal Revenue Service has filed a court document seeking permission to enforce a summons for information against Kraken and its subsidiaries. Kraken to Shut US Crypto-Staking Service, Pay $30M Fine in SEC Settlement
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 09. 20:11
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission sued Kraken in federal court Thursday, alleging its crypto staking as a service program violated federal securities laws. Blockchain Privacy Is at Risk in the EU
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 09. 20:01
The EU's comprehensive Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation is ambitious and sets a high standard globally. Article 68, however, goes too far and poses a risk to innovation, privacy and security. Kraken Agreed to Shutter Crypto-Staking Operations to Settle SEC Charges: Source
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 09. 19:25
Kraken has agreed to shut its cryptocurrency-staking operations to settle charges with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), according to an industry source briefed on the matter. Kraken Agreed to Shutter US Crypto-Staking Operations to Settle SEC Charges: Source
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 09. 19:25
Kraken has agreed to shut its cryptocurrency-staking operations to settle charges with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), according to an industry source briefed on the matter. Bitcoin Punks: Ordinal NFT Collection Soars in Value
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 09. 18:47
Late Wednesday night, one Ordinal Punk NFT, minted on the Bitcoin native Ordinals Protocol, sold for 9.5 BTC, about $214,000. Three Arrows Capital Founders Launch Exchange Where You Can Trade 3AC Bankruptcy Claims
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 09. 17:50
Named Open Exchange, the platform aims to be a home for trading what it says is a $20 billion market of claims against bankrupt crypto firms, including those of 3AC. Sam Bankman-Fried’s Lawyers Propose Installing Monitoring Software on His Phone
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 09. 17:30
At a hearing in New York on Thursday, Judge Lewis Kaplan indicated that he was concerned about Bankman-Fried’s ability to hide or delete his communications. DeFi Giant MakerDAO Integrates Blockchain Data Provider Chainlink for DAI Stablecoin
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 09. 17:00
Chainlink Automation will run specific tasks, including price updates and liquidity balancing, to help maintain the stability of Maker’s $5 billion DAI stablecoin. The Future of Financial Planning Lies in AI and Blockchain
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 09. 16:52
AI and blockchain could assist in decisions around investments, taxes and insurance, and open up new avenues for income. But financial advisors will still play a key role. Bitcoin Miners Surface for Air as Sliding Natural Gas Price Provides Cost Relief
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 09. 16:36
Energy producers finally have incentives to work with bitcoin miners as the price of natural gas drops from historic highs. FanDuel Co-Founders Raise $4M for Digital Music Collectible Startup Vault
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 09. 16:20
The funding round for VAULT was led by Placeholder VC. Binance Recruits Brussels Lobbyist as EU Develops Crypto Rules
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 09. 15:26
The leading crypto exchange is seeking to extend influence as the company extends its push into the increasingly regulated bloc Binance Seeks Lobbyist as EU Finalizes Crypto Rules
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 09. 15:26
The leading crypto exchange is seeking to extend influence as the company extends its push into the increasingly regulated bloc Crypto Payments Firm MoonPay and NFT Marketplace LooksRare Ink New Partnership
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 09. 15:23
LooksRare users can now buy and sell cryptocurrencies through MoonPay, which will allow users to purchase NFTs with a credit card. Crypto Payments Firm MoonPay and NFT Marketplace LooksRare Ink Partnership
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 09. 15:23
LooksRare users can now buy and sell cryptocurrencies through MoonPay, which will allow users to purchase NFTs with a credit card. Aave Deploys Native Stablecoin GHO on Ethereum Testnet
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 09. 14:00
Aave’s GHO is set to join a fierce competition as rival DeFi protocols also issue or are moving to release their own protocol-native stablecoins. Bank of America: Innovation to Expand Decentralized Finance Functionality Over Time
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 09. 13:10
Developer activity and adoption is the key to success, the report said. Bitcoin Exchange LocalBitcoins to Close, Citing Market Conditions
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 09. 13:06
The Finnish exchange is set to close this month as it reacts to the "ongoing very cold crypto winter." First Mover Americas: Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Suggests SEC Could Ban Staking
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 09. 13:01
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Feb. 9 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. Crypto Protection Firm Coincover Raises $30M
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 09. 13:00
Silicon Valley investment firm Foundation Capital led the funding round. Bankrupt Crypto Lender BlockFi Takes Two-Thirds Haircut to Settle Bitcoin Miner Bitfarms' Debt
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 09. 12:58
The miner had recently warned it might stop paying off the debt to BlockFi. Bankrupt Crypto Lender BlockFi Takes Two-Thirds Loss to Settle Bitcoin Miner Bitfarms' Debt
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 09. 12:58
The miner had recently warned it might stop paying off the debt to BlockFi. DeFi Giant MakerDAO to Introduce Aave Rival Dubbed Spark Protocol
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 09. 11:33
MakerDAO, the DeFi organization that facilitates the generation of the DAI stablecoin, is releasing Spark Protocol – a lending platform that will rival Aave. Stablecoin Issuer Tether Reports $700M Profit for Q4 2022
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 09. 11:29
Its assets as of Dec. 31 stood at $67 billion, with liabilities of $66 billion, almost all of which relates to digital tokens issued. Stablecoin Issuer Tether Reports $700M Profit, Complete Exit From Commercial Paper
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 09. 11:29
Tether's assets as of Dec. 31 stood at $67 billion, with liabilities of $66 billion, almost all of which relates to digital tokens issued. Umami Finance CEO Dumps All Tokens After Week-Long Drama, Leaving Crypto Hopefuls Stranded
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 09. 11:21
The move followed on the back of Umami making changes to how its value accrual token worked. JPMorgan: Ethereum’s Shanghai Upgrade to Raise Staking Toward Proof-Of-Stake-Blockchain Average
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 09. 10:59
Ethereum’s staking ratio is around 14% compared with an average of 60% for the other major PoS blockchains. JPMorgan Says Ethereum’s Shanghai Upgrade to Raise Staking Toward Proof-of-Stake Blockchain Average
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 09. 10:59
Ethereum’s staking ratio is around 14% compared with an average of 60% for the other major PoS blockchains. CryptoQuant: Bitcoin Network Activity Spikes to Two-Year High Thanks to NFTs
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 09. 10:51
Transactions are coming from the popularity of the recently-deployed protocol Ordinals, which allows for NFT-like tokens to be stored on-chain. Bitcoin Network Activity Spikes to Two-Year High Thanks to NFTs, CryptoQuant Says
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 09. 10:51
Transactions are coming from the popularity of the recently deployed Ordinals protocol, which allows for NFT-like tokens to be stored on-chain. Celsius’ Proposed Extension for Wind-Up Opposed by Creditors, US Government
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 09. 09:45
Plans to transform the bankrupt crypto lender into a “recovery corporation” are not a done deal, and the estate could still be liquidated, legal filings warn. Celsius’ Proposed Extension for Restructuring Opposed by Creditors, US Government
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 09. 09:45
Plans to transform the bankrupt crypto lender into a “recovery corporation” are not a done deal, and the estate could still be liquidated, legal filings warn. Tron Blockchain Commits $100M in Grants to Artificial Intelligence-Focused Projects
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 09. 09:13
The commitment comes as AI-focused tokens take over the narrative in crypto circles. Tron Blockchain Commits $100M in Grants to AI-Focused Projects
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 09. 09:13
The commitment comes as AI-focused tokens take over the narrative in crypto circles. Cardano Upgrade Aims to Improve Cross-Chain Features as On-Chain DeFi Crosses $100M TVL
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 09. 08:54
“This upgrade will bring new cryptographic primitives to Cardano, encouraging greater interoperability and secure cross-chain DApp development with Plutus,” IOG said Wednesday. Flux Finance Launches Lending Token Collateralized by U.S. Treasury Debt
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 09. 08:16
Flux Finance invests in Ondo’s Short-Term U.S. Government Bond Fund (OUSG) a tokenized version of a Blackrock Treasury Bond ETF. Flux Finance Launches Lending Token Collateralized by U.S. Treasurys
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 09. 08:16
Flux Finance invests in Ondo’s Short-Term U.S. Government Bond Fund (OUSG) a tokenized version of a Blackrock Treasury Bond ETF. CEO of Bitcoin Miner Argo Steps Down
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 09. 08:16
The troubled mining firm had to sell its biggest facility to stave off bankruptcy. Bitcoin Miner Argo Blockchain Loses CEO
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 09. 08:16
The troubled mining firm had to sell its biggest facility to stave off bankruptcy. Bitcoin Miner Argo Blockchain's CEO Resigns
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 09. 08:16
The troubled mining firm had to sell its biggest facility to stave off bankruptcy. Ether Liquid Staking Tokens Jump on Rumors of SEC Ban for Staking Providers
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 09. 06:18
Coinbase CEO Brian Amstrong said Wednesday night he heard rumors about a possible ban on staking providers in the U.S. Lido DAO Governance Token Surges on Armstrong Comments About SEC Staking Ban
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 09. 03:56
The SEC has declined to comment on rumors that it intends to classify tokens that allow staking as securities. Lido DAO Governance Token Surges on Coinbase CEO's Comments About SEC Staking Ban
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 09. 03:56
The SEC has declined to comment on rumors that it intends to classify tokens that allow staking as securities. First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Hovers Near $23K; Why AI Tokens Are on a Months-Long Tear
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 09. 01:47
ALSO: Shaurya Malwa writes that institutional investment has made a compelling argument for AI-related protocols; LDO jumps after a tweet by Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong. Coinbase's CEO Cites 'Rumors' the SEC May Ban Crypto Staking for Retail Customers
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 08. 23:17
"I hope that's not the case as I believe it would be a terrible path for the U.S. if that was allowed to happen," Brian Armstrong tweeted Wednesday. Bitcoin NFTs Explode in Popularity as BitMEX Research Shows 13,000 Ordinals
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 08. 22:47
Interest has skyrocketed following the first Ordinals transaction on Dec. 14. Cross-Chain Protocol Stargate Finance’s Token Surges by Double Digits on Trader Joe Partnership
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 08. 22:03
The price jumped after an annoucement that Stargate would partner with Trader Joe announcement to unlock omnichain fungible tokens. The Stargate DAO also passed a token re-issuance proposal following security concerns tied to Alameda Research's wallets. Robinhood’s Crypto Revenue Declined 24% to $39M in Q4
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 08. 21:40
The online trading broker overall missed both earnings and revenues estimates for the quarter. Payments Company Affirm Is Shutting Down Its Crypto Business
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 08. 21:32
During the bull market of 2021, Affirm had joined a number of fintech firms in offering clientele the ability to buy and sell crypto. Robinhood Board Authorizes Purchase of Shares Bought by FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried, Gary Wang
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 08. 21:22
The online brokerage firm is planning to buy most or all of the 55 million shares previously owned by holding company Emergent Fidelity Technologies. AI Token Search Traffic Spikes as Crypto Traders Seek Exposure
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 08. 21:08
As artificial intelligence captures the tech zeitgeist, traders are searching for ways to invest. Crypto Exchange Kraken Facing SEC Probe, Settlement Could Come Soon: Bloomberg
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 08. 21:04
The SEC is in the late stages of an investigation of the company's possible sale of unregistered securities, according to the story. MakerDAO Contributors Propose First Native Liquidity Market Focused on DAI Stablecoin
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 08. 20:13
The proposed Spark Protocol will leverage Maker’s DAI stablecoin and its crypto assets for liquidity, and would be based on the Aave v3 smart contract system. Kraken’s Head Of Strategy: Our Business Felt Crypto Winter's Chill
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 08. 19:48
Thomas Perfumo discusses why the firm is not insulated from the broader economy, and what the company wants to do for crypto following the collapse of FTX. Indian Web3 Social App Chingari Partners with Aptos Blockchain; GARI Token Surges 48%
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 08. 19:32
Chingari will release a newer version of its Tiktok-like Web3 app exclusively available on Aptos. NFL Rivals Game Adds Hurts, Mahomes to NFT Lineup Ahead of Super Bowl
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 08. 19:25
Web3 gaming studio Mythical Games is capitalizing on the rivalry between the Eagles and Chiefs by rolling out 22 new NFT players from the teams for its game. NFL Rivals Game Adds QBs Hurts, Mahomes to NFT Lineup Ahead of Super Bowl
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 08. 19:25
Web3 gaming studio Mythical Games is capitalizing on the rivalry between the Eagles and Chiefs by rolling out 22 new NFT players from the teams for its game. Crypto AI Needs a Showcase to Know What's Real
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 08. 19:05
As Microsoft and Google go head-to-head on artificial intelligence, crypto needs to prove it's recent rally is worth anything. EminiFX CEO Eddy Alexandre Set to Plead Guilty to Role in Alleged $59M Ponzi Scheme
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 08. 18:53
Alexandre is now expected to plead guilty for his role in an alleged fraud that federal prosecutors say duped investors out of $59 million. Bitcoin’s Newfound NFT Hype Attracts Interest of BSV Developer Twetch
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 08. 18:35
Twetch has already built a suite of NFT apps on the Bitcoin SV blockchain. So the new push by Ordinals to bring NFTs to the Bitcoin blockchain looks like an opportunity for expansion. Bitcoin, Markets and the Symmetry of Information
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 08. 18:15
In almost all markets, the seller knows more than the buyer. With Bitcoin, that’s not the case. What does that mean for markets, regulation and even economics? Noelle Acheson digs in. Crypto Long & Short: Bitcoin's 'Golden Cross' Explained
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 08. 17:43
This much talked about technical indicator has value, yet doesn’t tell the whole story. A Pragmatic View of ChatGPT in a Web3 World
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 08. 17:21
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing every aspect of our daily lives. What will it mean for Web3? IntoTheBlock's Jesus Rodriquez learns from the machine. Deutsche Bank in Talks to Invest in 2 German Crypto Firms: Bloomberg
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 08. 16:42
The banking giant’s asset management arm, DWS Group, is looking to expand further into the digital assets space. Bitcoin ATM Operator Coin Cloud Files for Bankruptcy With Liabilities of $100M-$500M
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 08. 16:39
Coin Cloud was provided an unsecured loan of $100 million from Genesis Global Trading. FTX Bankruptcy Judge Allows Company to Subpoena Founder Bankman-Fried, Other 'Insiders'
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 08. 16:36
U.S Judge John Dorsey ordered that FTX's new leadership and its official creditor committee can subpoena the company's founders and former executives, including Sam Bankman-Fried, Gary Wang, Caroline Ellison, Nishad Singh and Bankman-Fried's family. Aspiring Crypto Bank’s Plight Shows Binance’s Issues Are Just Part of the Story
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 08. 16:29
Custodia Bank’s membership rejection by the Federal Reserve Board is more alarming for crypto banking than the recent troubles of Binance, Juno and Signature Bank combined. Crypto Derivative Volumes Saw Speedy Growth as Prices Rose in January
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 08. 16:15
The numbers suggest speculation, not accumulation, was behind sizable gains for bitcoin and ether, according to a report. Craig Wright Loses Bitcoin Copyright Claim in UK Court
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 08. 16:12
Wright, self-proclaimed inventor of the cryptocurrency, has argued variants such as bitcoin cash breach his intellectual property rights Hermès Wins Trademark Lawsuit Against MetaBirkins NFTs, Setting Powerful Precedent for NFT Creators
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 08. 16:03
The verdict, which the jury delivered on tk date, ends a year-long battle between the French luxury house and NFT artist Mason Rothschild over his Metabirkin NFT collection. Binance Is Organizing a Consortium to Try to Rebuild Trust in Crypto: Source
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 08. 15:25
Several companies have already signed up to join, including other crypto exchanges and blockchain analytics firms, according to a person familiar with the plans. Crypto Exchange Bitstamp Registers in France
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 08. 14:09
The exchange joins Binance, Bitpanda and Société Générale in securing recognition from one of the most sophisticated regimes in the EU. First Mover Americas: The Sandbox Is Up on Saudi Arabia Partnership News
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 08. 13:01
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Feb. 8 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. Will the SEC Convince a Court It’s Right to Label These Tokens as Securities?
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 08. 13:00
Lawyers have challenged a potentially consequential move from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to build a list of crypto tokens it considers unregistered securities. Crypto Classification Seeks to Make Industry More Welcoming to TradFi Participants
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 08. 13:00
Cryptocurrency is an incredibly broad and diverse field, with a huge array of wholly different assets, making the industry an intimidating one to enter. Contentious Uniswap Vote Highlights the Opaqueness of Decentralized Governance
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 08. 12:30
A16z didn’t quash a proposal to launch Uniswap onto Binance’s BNB Chain, but that doesn’t mean it couldn’t have. Bitcoin Miner Digihost Completes Controversial Power Plant Acquisition, Doubling Energy Capacity
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 08. 11:58
Environmental groups opposed the transaction on the grounds that it impedes New York's greenhouse gas emissions goals. Binance APAC Head Suggests Full Audit of the Crypto Exchange Isn't Happening Soon: Bloomberg
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 08. 11:13
Finding an auditor for the whole balance sheet is difficult given the complexities of auditing crypto assets due to challenges like price volatility. Cardano DEX SundaeSwap Floats First On-Chain Governance Proposal
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 08. 10:38
The proposal determines the terms, conditions and parameters of future proposals if passed by token holders. FTX Lawyers Sullivan & Cromwell Bill $7.5M for First 19 Day's Bankruptcy Work
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 08. 10:34
The more than 151 staff assigned to the case worked a combined 6,500 hours in November looking at legal disputes, hacks, and corporate governance. Dubai Prohibits Privacy Coins Under New Crypto Rules
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 08. 10:12
The issuance of anonymity-enhancing crypto like Zcash and monero are banned under the Emirate's new regulations for digital assets. Dubai Prohibits Privacy Coins Like Zcash and Monero Under New Crypto Rules
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 08. 10:12
The issuance of anonymity-enhancing crypto like Zcash and monero are banned under the Emirate's new regulations for digital assets. Dubai Prohibits Privacy Coins Like Monero Under New Crypto Rules
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 08. 10:12
The issuance of anonymity-enhancing crypto like Zcash and monero are banned under the Emirate's new regulations for digital assets. Fan Token Project Chiliz Rolls Out Layer 1 Blockchain, Token Surges 20%
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 08. 09:58
Chiliz, the blockchain-based sports token that allows fans to own tokens tied to respective teams, has validated the genesis block of its new layer-1 blockchain. Fan Token Project Chiliz Rolls Out Layer 1 Blockchain; Token Surges 20%
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 08. 09:58
Chiliz, the blockchain-based sports token that allows fans to own tokens tied to respective teams, has validated the genesis block of its new layer-1 blockchain. Three Arrows’ Founder Refused to Comply With Subpoena, Stonewalling Probe, Court Told
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 08. 09:01
The collapsed hedge fund’s founder Kyle Davies was accused of neglecting his duties as he “shamelessly” promotes his new crypto project. UK Crypto Firms and Regulator Blame Each Other for Industry Exodus
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 08. 09:00
Firms that tried, and failed, to register with the Financial Conduct Authority cite delays and poor feedback. The regulator says it rejected applications for failing to meet requirements. Here’s Why Artificial Intelligence Focused Cryptocurrencies Are Vastly Outperforming Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 08. 07:55
Tokens of blockchain protocols claiming to utilize AI technology have been on a tear in the past months. Some are sold on the hype, while some remain wary. Unpacking India's CBDC Pilots as Country Prepares for Digital Rupee
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 08. 03:00
India wants to launch its central bank digital currency at a national level by the end of 2023, but early into its pilot, the Reserve Bank of India has identified challenges. First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Flirts With $23.4K as Jerome Powell Repeats Comment About Waning Inflation; Market Weighs DCG-Genesis Deal With Creditors
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 08. 01:23
ALSO: Stakeholders in the venture capital industry explain why embattled crypto trading firm Alameda Research will not be missed. Bitcoin and ether rise. First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Flirts With $23.4K as Fed's Powell Repeats Comment About Waning Inflation; Market Weighs DCG-Genesis Deal With Creditors
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 08. 01:23
ALSO: Stakeholders in the venture capital industry explain why embattled crypto trading firm Alameda Research will not be missed. Bitcoin and ether rise. Blockchain-Based Render Network Token Rising After Community Vote for New Burn-and-Mint Model
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 07. 23:43
The utility token of Render Network has jumped 80% over the past seven days following the passage of a new tokenomics model proposal on the network. SEC Directs Examiners To Focus on How US Broker-Dealers Are Pitching Crypto
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 07. 23:11
U.S. broker-dealers and investment advisers that deal in crypto will get extra scrutiny from Securities and Exchange Commission examiners this year, according to the agency’s annual examination priorities announced Tuesday. Argentina's National Securities Commission to Set Requirements and Rules for Crypto Companies
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 07. 22:11
The jurisdiction of that agency is specified in a bill that is under discussion in the Argentine Congress. Designer Sean Wotherspoon Launches First Digital Wearables Collection on MNTGE
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 07. 20:47
The inaugural collection takes inspiration from vintage pieces in the Nike collaborator's own closet. Trial Lawyer Breaks Down Legal Considerations for NFTs and Trademark Law
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 07. 20:28
David Leichtman, a managing partner at law firm Leichtman Law PLLC, discusses the legal implications that copyright and trademark law could have for NFTs and creators moving forward. Sam Bankman-Fried Appeals Judge’s Decision to Reveal Names of His $250M Bond Backers
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 07. 20:24
Judge Lewis Kaplan ruled early last week that the two currently unidentified people who co-signed the bond could be made public. Bitcoin Favored Over Ether by CME Traders So Far This Year, Arcane Research Report Shows
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 07. 19:52
Open interest in bitcoin futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange has risen, while ether’s has declined, according to an Arcane Research report. NFT Market Share Battle Ramps Up Between OpenSea and Blur
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 07. 19:31
A side-by-side comparison between the two NFT marketplaces suggests that while Blur has seen rapid growth in NFT volumes, it is still lacking behind OpenSea in terms of number of sales and interacting wallets. Kazakhstan's President Signs Legislation to Limit Energy Usage of Crypto Mining
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 07. 18:30
The new legislation also calls for government-approved mining pools. ‘It’s Time for Crypto to Put on Big Boy Pants’: 5 Ways TradFi Investors Are Rethinking Crypto in the Wake of FTX
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 07. 18:03
Pension funds, endowments, foundations and large family offices are key to crypto’s future. How do they look at the industry now? Angelo Calvello checks in with 15 asset-owners. Bitcoin Rises to $23.3K as Jerome Powell Repeats 'Disinflationary Process' Comment
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 07. 17:55
The Fed chair spoke days after the central bank last hiked interest rates. Cloud Mining Firm BitFuFu to Delay SPAC IPO as Appetite for Crypto Stocks Languishes
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 07. 17:35
The company has now set a deadline of May to complete its listing. Bitcoin On-Chain Metrics Look Bullish, Bitfinex Report Highlights
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 07. 17:22
The supply “in profit,” a measure of market sentiment, has risen 20% since January. SEC Warns That Retirement Accounts’ Crypto Stakes May Be Unregistered Securities
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 07. 17:09
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) again made its case Tuesday that crypto assets are often unregistered securities being traded on unregistered exchanges, issuing an investor alert warning that people should be wary of crypto in individual retirement accounts (IRAs). Shiba Inu-Themed Floki to Release Chinese Version of Its Upcoming Valhalla Game
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 07. 17:00
China’s crypto policies remain highly restrictive, but that’s not stopping some crypto projects from trying to attract users from the country. Democratic Lawmakers Look to Compel Crypto Miners to Disclose Energy and Emissions Data
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 07. 16:33
In a letter to the EPA and Department of Energy, the Senate and House members seemed impatient for more data from miners. Turkish Nonprofits Raise Millions of Dollars in Crypto for Earthquake Response
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 07. 16:27
Organizations are using cryptocurrencies – borderless by nature – to get international aid into Turkey. Alleged Crypto Money Launderer Tied to Ransomware Attacks Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy Charge
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 07. 16:26
Denis Dubnikov, an alleged Russian crypto money launderer arrested in the Netherlands last summer, pleaded guilty to a charge of "conspiracy to commit money laundering" on Tuesday. US Prosecutors Ask for Postponement of SEC, CFTC Cases Against Sam Bankman-Fried
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 07. 16:11
The prosecutors are asking that the civil cases be put off until the criminal case against FTX’s founder is decided. Crypto Super Bowl Advertising Will Be Absent This Year
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 07. 15:55
News television channel Fox said Monday that it barred cryptocurrency commercials in this year’s Super Bowl on February 12th following the collapse of crypto exchange FTX, the New York Post reported earlier. US Judge Rejects Bankman-Fried's Bail Modification Request
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 07. 15:49
A federal judge rejected a joint request to modify Sam Bankman-Fried's bail conditions to allow him to use certain messaging tools. Crypto Lender SALT Raises $64.4M to Resume Operations
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 07. 15:43
The crypto lender paused operations after the collapse of crypto exchange FTX. ‘Crypto Mom’ Hester Peirce: SEC ‘Disappoints’ When It Comes to Crypto
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 07. 15:37
The securities watchdog has “never handled innovation” well, the SEC Commissioner tells Robert Stevens. Ethereum Testnet Processes First ETH Staking Withdrawals
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 07. 15:14
The upgrade on the Zhejiang testnet was the first of three dress rehearsals for Ethereum's much anticipated Shanghai hard fork. Dell Joins Hedera Governing Council to Explore Developing Decentralized Applications
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 07. 15:05
The council that runs the Hedera public ledger now has up to 39 members, each of which run a node on the network. Other members include Google, IBM Deutsche Telekom, Boeing, DBS and Nomura Holdings. Former Coinbase Manager Pleads Guilty to Insider Trading Charges: Reuters
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 07. 14:52
Wahi had previously pleaded not guilty to federal charges of insider trading. WazirX Calls Binance Allegations 'False and Misleading,' Plans to Seek Recourse
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 07. 14:47
Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX has said "allegations made by Binance in their blog are false and unsubstantiated," according to a blog post published on Tuesday. Crypto Protocol Lido Proposes ‘Turbo,’ ‘Bunker’ Modes for Post-Shanghai Ether Withdrawals
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 07. 14:08
The V2 Upgrade includes proposals that explain the protocol's staked ETH withdrawals plan and introduces a new staking router that will decentralize the network. Crypto Wallet Security Layer Webacy Raises $4M
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 07. 14:00
Investors included entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk and Mozilla Ventures. Decentralized Identity Network Space ID Raises $10M
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 07. 13:58
The round was led by crypto investment firms Polychain Capital and dao5. Digital Pound Holdings Could Be Limited to £10,000, Central Bank Says
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 07. 13:37
The Bank of England has set out technical features of its central bank digital currency, which officials have said is likely to be needed Digital Pound Holdings Could Be Limited to 10K, Central Bank Says
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 07. 13:37
The Bank of England has set out technical features of its central bank digital currency, which officials have said is likely to be needed First Mover Americas: The Graph’s GRT Soars 92% in 7 Days
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 07. 13:01
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Feb. 7, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. Central Banks Are Working on a Monitoring System for Stablecoin Balance Sheets
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 07. 13:00
The Bank for International Settlements is spearheading a project that will look into tech tools that could help regulators form policy frameworks for stablecoins based on data. Digital Asset Management Platform HeightZero Taps CoinDesk Indices to Offer Crypto Basket to Financial Advisors
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 07. 13:00
HeightZero provides a platform for financial advisors to plug in to as a means of offering their clients exposure to a range of assets. Digital Asset Management Platform HeightZero Taps CoinDesk Indices to Offer Crypto Basket to Financial Advisers
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 07. 13:00
HeightZero provides a platform for financial advisors to plug in to as a means of offering their clients exposure to a range of assets. Ethereum Name Service DAO Passes Vote to Sell 10,000 Ether
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 07. 12:57
The DAO (decentralized autonomous organization) of Ethereum Name Service (ENS) has voted to liquidate 10,000 ether for USDC to cover operating costs for the next two years. Ethereum Name Service DAO Passes Vote to Sell 10K Ether
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 07. 12:57
The DAO (decentralized autonomous organization) of Ethereum Name Service (ENS) has voted to liquidate 10,000 ether for USDC to cover operating costs for the next two years. Bitcoin Miners Hut 8, US Bitcoin Corp. Announce Merger
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 07. 12:12
The combined company will have access to 825 MW of energy capacity. Shares of Bitcoin Miner Hut 8 Slump on Merger With US Bitcoin Corp.
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 07. 12:12
The combined company will have access to 825 MW of energy capacity. DeFi Lender Aave to Distribute Lido Staking Rewards on Arbitrum and Optimism
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 07. 12:09
The Aave community has favorably voted on a proposal to permit Lido DAO to distribute token rewards across liquidity pools on three networks. Dubai Mandates Licensing for Crypto Companies as It Sets Out Regulatory Requirements
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 07. 11:56
A set of rulebooks published by the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority lays out requirements for crypto firms covering everything from issuance and exchange services to advertising. The Ordinals Protocol Has Caused a Resurgence in Bitcoin Development
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 07. 11:55
The non-zero probability of NFTS fueling bitcoin’s next bull run cannot be ignored, the report said. Signature Bank Sued for 'Substantially Facilitating' FTX Comingling
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 07. 11:41
Signature "knew of and permitted the commingling of FTX customer funds within its proprietary, blockchain-based payments network, Signet," according to a court filing. UK Banks Blocking Crypto Access Given Fraud, Volatility, Lawmakers Told
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 07. 11:36
Finance CEOs welcomed new crypto regulations but were wary about the risks of a central bank digital currency. DebtDAO to Burn 18M FTX User Debt Tokens Following Demand Frenzy
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 07. 09:44
Over 18 million tokens after the demand for the recovery tokens saw prices surge to as much as $113. North Korea Crypto Theft Hit Record High Last Year, UN Says: Reuters
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 07. 09:26
The estimated value of stolen crypto asset ranges from $630 million to more than $1 billion. Crypto Custody Tech Firm Metaco Taps IBM Execs to Revamp Institutional Push
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 07. 08:00
The Swiss crypto tech provider hired IBM’s Peter DeMeo as head of product, as well as former IBM lead architect, Angel Nunez Mencias. DCG Is Selling Holdings in Grayscale: Financial Times
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 07. 07:26
Digital Currency Group (DCG) has started selling holdings in several investment vehicles run by its subsidiary and digital assets manager Grayscale at a steep discount. DCG Is Selling Holdings in Several Grayscale Trusts: Financial Times
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 07. 07:26
Digital Currency Group (DCG) has started selling holdings in several investment vehicles run by its subsidiary and digital assets manager Grayscale at a steep discount. Uniswap DAO Approves Boba Network Deployment in Latest Community Vote
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 07. 06:48
The proposal submitted by Boba Foundation and FranklinDAO was backed by organizations such as GFX Labs, Blockchain at Michigan, Gauntlet and ConsenSys. File Sharing Service WeTransfer Partners With Blockchain Platform Minima on Mobile NFT Solution
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 07. 05:00
The new partnership will allow users to generate NFTs directly from their phone and transfer NFTs without an intermediary. File-Sharing Service WeTransfer Partners With Blockchain Platform Minima on Mobile NFT Solution
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 07. 05:00
The new partnership will allow users to generate NFTs directly from their phone and transfer NFTs without an intermediary. Crypto Bank Juno Resumes Services After Pause
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 07. 03:51
The firm paused services last month amid its former crypto custodian Wyre's turmoil. First Mover Asia: Crypto Is Flat Before Fed Chair Speech; Japan's SBI Building a Metamask Competitor for Yen-Denominated NFT Trading
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 07. 01:57
Crypto trading is largely denominated in USD, but the United States isn't the center of the digital assets world; bitcoin trades sideways as investors await the latest Jerome Powell comments. Indexing Protocol The Graph’s GRT Token Soars Back Past $1B Market Cap
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 07. 00:26
The token has risen 55% over the past week amid significant growth of The Graph ecosystem. Bitcoin Holds Steady Near $23K as Investors Weigh Their Next Steps
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 06. 22:53
Bitcoin and ether were recently trading sideways. Equities declined. Hermès vs. MetaBirkins: The NFT Case That Could Have Major Trademark and Artistic Consequences
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 06. 22:42
The French luxury house has taken NFT artist Mason Rothschild to trial over his digital collectibles inspired by the iconic Hermes Birkin bag in a case that could have major implications on trademark law and NFTs. UK to Start Further Development Work on ‘Likely Needed’ Digital Pound
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 06. 22:30
The U.K.’s Bank of England will start research and development on a digital pound which it and the Treasury think will likely be needed in the future, in a consultation expected to be introduced on Tuesday. Sam Bankman-Fried Lawyer Says Agreement Has Been Reached on Use of Messaging Apps
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 06. 21:52
The former CEO of FTX was previously barred form using any messaging apps. How Bitcoin NFTs Might Accidentally Fix Bitcoin's Security Budget
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 06. 21:21
Ordinal NFTs have rejuvenated Bitcoin’s transaction fee market. Will it prove useful? ‘Disinflation’ Trends Will Soon ‘Hit a Brick Wall’: Oanda’s Edward Moya
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 06. 20:55
Oanda senior market analyst Edward Moya told CoinDesk TV that until the service sector’s growth weakens, the economy will continue to see wage pressures. Blockchain Analytics Firm Elementus Triples in Valuation Despite Crypto Winter
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 06. 19:46
Elementus increased its valuation significantly from a little more than a year ago in a new $10 million fundraise. FTX Money Backed U.S. Lawmakers With Future of Crypto in Their Hands
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 06. 19:27
Many members of Congress with the biggest influence over coming U.S. cryptocurrency legislation received direct contributions from top executives of FTX, leaving them with a complicated political relationship with the crypto industry. FTX Money Backed US Lawmakers With Future of Crypto in Their Hands
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 06. 19:27
Many members of Congress with the biggest influence over coming U.S. cryptocurrency legislation received direct contributions from top executives of FTX, leaving them with a complicated political relationship with the crypto industry. Decentralized Lending Protocol Clearpool to Start Institutional Borrowing Platform
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 06. 17:59
Clearpool Prime is set to begin operations in the first quarter of this year. Bankrupt Lender Genesis and Parent DCG Reach Initial Agreement With Main Creditors: Source
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 06. 17:42
The deal includes "an equitization of the infamous 10-year promissory note that DCG gave Genesis in return for the 3AC claims," a person familiar with the situation said. New FTX CEO Charged Crypto Exchange $690K Last Year: Hearing
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 06. 17:07
John J. Ray III has been leading FTX's bankruptcy case following the departure of Sam Bankman-Fried. Crypto Exchange Binance to Suspend US Dollar Bank Transfers This Week
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 06. 17:02
The suspension is expected to last at least two weeks while the exchange finds a new banking partner. Yuga Labs Reaches Settlement in Bored Ape NFTs Trademark Lawsuit
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 06. 16:59
Yuga Labs, the parent company of the Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT project, has reached a settlement with Thomas Lehman, who built websites and smart contracts for Ryder Ripp’s copycat project “RR/BAYC.” Ripps’ project is a series of 10,000 NFTs that share the same names, features and traits as the famous Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs and is part of a separate, ongoing court case around trademark infringement. Digital Bank Revolut to Offer Crypto Staking: Report
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 06. 16:35
Revolut will support staking of the tokens of Polkadot (DOT), Tezos (XTZ), Cardano (ADA) and Ethereum (ETH). with yields ranging from 2.99% up to 11.65%. Digital Bank Revolut to Offer Crypto Staking
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 06. 16:35
Revolut will support staking of the tokens of Polkadot (DOT), Tezos (XTZ), Cardano (ADA) and Ethereum (ETH). with yields ranging from 2.99% up to 11.65%. FTX Being Advised by Cybersecurity Firm Sygnia on Hack Inquiry, CEO Ray Says
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 06. 16:32
The crypto exchange’s current chief executive blasted weak cybersecurity controls at the company under Sam Bankman-Fried’s leadership. Global Crypto Industry Pledges Aid to Turkey Following Deadly Earthquakes
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 06. 15:59
More than 40 blockchain entities in the country have signed a petition requesting authorities to green-light accepting crypto donations in Turkey for humanitarian aid, similar to Ukraine. DeFi Lender Alchemix Approves ALCX Token Buyback Plan
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 06. 15:59
Alchemix will divert a third of its yield-farming revenue into a token buyback program for ALCX in an attempt to bolster its synthetic assets. Hong Kong Regulator Wants to Beef Up Its Staff Covering Virtual Assets
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 06. 15:17
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) wants to expand its team to deal with licensing applications for the incoming VASP regime. StarkWare Partnering with Chainlink for StarkNet Growth
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 06. 14:14
The provider of blockchain scalability solutions will integrate the data provider’s price feeds. Italy Setting Up Crypto Environment That Meets EU's New Laws, Central Bank Governor Says
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 06. 13:16
Local regulators have begun setting up "authorization and supervision" activities mandated by the bloc's forthcoming MiCA rules. First Mover Americas: Bitcoin in the Red for Fifth Straight Day
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 06. 12:56
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Feb. 6, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. The Rise of Crypto's Brand of Regenerative Finance
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 06. 12:48
Solar Punk Manuel Alzuru says "a social awakening is happening" and the future of crypto will be tied closely to ReFi. "This is the very beginning," he says. UK Financial Regulator Warns Crypto Firms of Jail Time for Unauthorized Ads
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 06. 10:57
Rules aren’t set in stone but will mirror those for other high-risk investment, the Financial Conduct Authority said Crypto Exchange Binance Introduces Tool for Calculating Taxes on Transactions
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 06. 09:48
The tool, initially available to users in Canada and France, supports reporting of up to 100,000 transactions. South Korea Issues Guidelines for Regulating Security Tokens as Legislation Looms
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 06. 09:21
Financial regulators in South Korea are working to bring security tokens into the scope of the country's capital markets rules. First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Not Ready to Soar as Investors Await Fed Chair Speech, More Earnings
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 06. 01:02
ALSO: As crypto prices rise, venture capital into the blockchain space is likely to rise. But will venture firms learn from their past overindulgences in the sector? Bitcoin dips below $23K in early weekend trading before recovering slightly. FTX Asks Politicians Who Received Bankman-Fried Donations to Return Money
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 05. 18:22
Sam Bankman-Fried and his companies showered D.C. with up to $93 million in political donations. Now, the bankrupt FTX wants its money back. StarkWare to Open Source Its Ethereum Scaling System
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 05. 12:00
The tech company was valued at $8 billion during a funding round last year. Takashi Murakami to Release Collection of 13 NFTs Linked to Physical Hublot Watches
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 04. 02:12
Twelve of the thirteen timepieces will be made exclusively available to holders of Murakami and Hublot’s previous NFT collection. The White House Is Concerned About Crypto
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 04. 01:00
The White House published a statement warning about the risks of cryptocurrencies, pointing to last year’s various collapses. I spoke to an administration official about the statement and what it means. Sam Bankman-Fried's Emergent Fidelity Technologies Files for Bankruptcy
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 03. 22:16
Emergent is owner of 56 million shares of online brokerage Robinhood. Decentralized Lending Protocol Centrifuge Accrues $6M Unpaid Debt
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 03. 22:09
Fintech investment firm 1754 Finance, the originator of the debt pool with the most distressed loans, said it is liquidating the assets off-chain and negotiating with borrowers for repayments. Filecoin Creator Protocol Labs Cuts 21% of Staff
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 03. 21:41
Protocol Labs, the company behind decentralized file storage network Filecoin, is laying off 21% of its staff, CEO Juan Benet announced in a blog post on Friday. Options Automated Market Maker Lyra Deploys to Arbitrum Network
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 03. 21:07
With the Newport upgrade, Lyra is also now integrated with GMX perpetuals, allowing users to benefit from improved capital efficiency and user experience. Legal Expert Says Mango Markets Exploit Case Is Wake-Up Call For DAOs
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 03. 20:45
Benjamin Bathgate, partner at Canadian-based law firm McMillan LLP, says the lawsuit against Avraham Eisenberg, the alleged Mango Markets exploiter, could impact how DAOs implement their legal and governing structures in the future. Why Crypto Is Not an 'Industry'
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 03. 20:33
What term should we use to describe the collective of individuals and projects working to further the use cases of blockchain technology? Are we an industry, a sector or something else? Noelle Acheson explains why this matters more than we might realize. TZero to Sunset tZero Crypto App Amid Regulatory Challenges
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 03. 20:31
Customers will have until March 6 to withdraw their assets from the platform. MakerDAO Constitution Would Fund Sustainability Efforts With 20K MKR Tokens From Reserves, Emissions
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 03. 20:14
With “scientific sustainability” as a core principle, the Maker Constitution is to play an active role in combating climate change by allocating $14 million worth of MKR tokens to its Scientific Sustainability Fund. Crypto VC Firm Pantera Loses Co-CIO Joey Krug
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 03. 19:30
A newly-formed executive committee will absorb Krug’s duties, according to a letter to limited partners. Fed Policy Win Could Harm Bitcoin’s Wall Street Narrative
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 03. 19:28
The January rebound in equities and knockout employment report may have undermined a few buy-bitcoin narratives, but the real value proposition behind bitcoin lies far beyond Wall Street in emerging markets, where bitcoin is in strong demand. Charlie Munger Hasn't Taken the Time to Study Bitcoin: MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 03. 18:20
The MicroStrategy executive chairman was "sympathetic" to some of Munger's crypto criticisms. US CFTC Chief Promises More ‘Precedent Setting’ Crypto Enforcement Cases
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 03. 17:30
Commission Chairman Behnam says his agency is gearing up for another year of significant actions in the crypto industry as he tries to ramp up his enforcement staff. US CFTC Chief Promises More ‘Precedent-Setting’ Crypto Enforcement Cases
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 03. 17:30
Commission Chairman Behnam says his agency is gearing up for another year of significant actions in the crypto industry as he tries to ramp up his enforcement staff. Nigeria’s Bitcoin Premiums May Better Reflect Country’s Demand for the Dollar, Not Crypto
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 03. 16:34
Nigerians are paying a premium, but probably more for the U.S. dollar than for bitcoin, an analyst told CoinDesk. Zodia Custody Teams Up With SBI Digital Asset Holdings to Form Crypto Custodian in Japan
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 03. 16:05
Zodia Custody and SBI are aiming to appeal to institutions interested in crypto investment and adoption. US Senate Banking Committee to Hold ‘Crypto Crash’ Hearing This Month
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 03. 14:55
The crypto industry’s 2022 dramas will again fall under the U.S. Senate’s microscope this month when the Senate Banking Committee holds a Feb. 14 hearing to examine financial system protections from the dangers seen in digital assets. Web3 Community NounsDAO Is Creating an NFT Comic Book Series
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 03. 14:00
Teaming up with comic publisher Titan Comics and NFT community ComicsDAO, the comic book series will build a narrative around Nouns NFTs, further expanding its intellectual property. Craig Wright's UK Case Against 16 Bitcoin Developers to Go to Full Trial
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 03. 13:45
A full trial is expected in early 2024 following a successful appeal. Bitcoin Falls After 517K Jobs Added in January, Beating Expectations
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 03. 13:37
Alongside, the government reported the unemployment rate fell to 3.4%, below the forecast of 3.6%. UK Crypto Rules Set a Modest Post-Brexit Divergence From the European Union
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 03. 13:25
The industry is keenly watching divergences from Brussels in areas like stablecoins, lending and bitcoin disclosures. Russia's Sberbank Will Introduce DeFi Platform by May: Report
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 03. 13:01
The bank's blockchain product director believes DeFi will one day replace traditional banking services. Core Scientific to Hand Crypto Mining Rigs to NYDIG to Extinguish $38.6M in Debt
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 03. 12:05
NYDIG had previously said it would object to a $70 million lifeline loan for Core if its own deal wasn't finalized. UK Bank Nationwide Has Restricted Card Payments to Binance
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 03. 12:04
Nationwide said it has taken this decision due to "media coverage" and "regulatory uncertainty." Binance Tells Indian Crypto Exchange WazirX to Withdraw Customer Assets Held in Its Wallets
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 03. 11:29
The solution ostensibly ends worries about what would happen to customer funds if Binance and WazirX end their collaboration. Binance-WazirX Dispute Rages as the Indian Crypto Exchange Is Told to Move Funds out of Binance
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 03. 11:29
The solution ostensibly ends worries about what would happen to customer funds if Binance and WazirX end their collaboration. Indonesia Delays Crypto-Stock Exchange Launch Again, This Time Till June: Report
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 03. 10:46
The government, which is in the process of changing regulators for crypto, had initially planned to roll out the trading platform by end-2021. Indonesia Delays Crypto-Stock Exchange Launch Again, This Time Until June: Report
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 03. 10:46
The government, which is in the process of changing regulators for crypto, had initially planned to roll out the trading platform by end-2021. Binance Re-Enters South Korea by Buying Majority Stake in Crypto Exchange GOPAX: Bloomberg
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 03. 10:12
The acquisition sees Binance re-enter the South Korean market, having closed its affiliate there in December 2020 due to low usage. Binance Re-Enters South Korea by Buying Majority Stake in Crypto Exchange GOPAX
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 03. 10:12
The acquisition sees Binance re-enter the South Korean market, having closed its affiliate there in December 2020 due to low usage. Bitcoin Market Sentiment Is Most Bullish in 14 Months With U.S. Jobs Report Due
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 03. 10:01
The cost of holding a bullish long position in perpetual futures tied to bitcoin has jumped to the highest since the dizzy bull market days of late 2021. Bitcoin Market Sentiment Is Most Bullish in 14 Months With US Jobs Report Due
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 03. 10:01
The cost of holding a bullish long position in perpetual futures tied to bitcoin has jumped to the highest since the dizzy bull market days of late 2021. Bankman-Fried Family Subpoenas Opposed by US Government in FTX Filing
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 03. 09:44
Planned demands for information on the crypto exchange’s dealings would duplicate the work of the independent examiner who has yet to be appointed, the US Trustee said India Reveals IMF Is Working With G-20 for Crypto Regulations
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 03. 07:50
India has officially revealed details of the ongoing work in the G-20 around how to regulate crypto. Jack Dorsey-Based Social Network Nostr Gets Damus App Banned From China App Store
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 03. 07:03
A notification from Apple says that Damus “includes content that is illegal in China.” Jack Dorsey-Based Social Network Nostr's Damus App Banned From China App Store
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 03. 07:03
A notification from Apple says that Damus “includes content that is illegal in China.” Australia Releases Token Mapping Consultation Paper, Plans to Reveal Crypto Rule Framework in 2023
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 03. 06:49
The Australian government released a token mapping consultation paper on Friday. Logan Paul Named in Proposed Class Action Suit for CryptoZoo ‘Rug Pull’ After CoffeeZilla Expose
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 03. 05:43
A suit filed in U.S. Courts in Texas alleges fraud, breach of contract, unjust enrichment, violation of deceptive trade practice law, and negligence over a token sale for a Web3 game that never materialized. Logan Paul Named in Proposed Class-Action Suit for CryptoZoo ‘Rug Pull’ After CoffeeZilla Expose
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 03. 05:43
A suit filed in U.S. Courts in Texas alleges fraud, breach of contract, unjust enrichment, violation of deceptive trade practice law, and negligence over a token sale for a Web3 game that never materialized. Sam Bankman-Fried Negotiating Bail Conditions: Court Filing
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 03. 03:38
Bankman-Fried’s current bail conditions bar contact with current or former employees of FTX and Alameda Research, something that the disgraced founder is alleged to be doing. First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Dips Into Red but Holds Strong Above $23.5K
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 03. 02:14
Bitcoin dips into red but holds over $23.5K. ALSO: CoinDesk analyst Glenn Williams Jr. highlights the spike in crypto trading activity following the U,S. central bank's interest rate hike. Marathon Digital Sells Mined Bitcoin for First Time to Monetize Recent Rally
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 03. 00:39
The bitcoin miner sold 1,500 bitcoins in January. OpenSea Releases Suite of New Tools for Creator NFT Drops
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 02. 23:01
The new experience allows select creators to include multi-stage minting phases, allowlist support and personalized landing pages for their NFT releases. Crypto Market’s Post-Fed Rally Continues as DeFi, Smart Contract Platform Sectors Star
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 02. 22:29
Uniswap's UNI token and Avalanche's AVAX token were recently up about 4.5% and over 3%; ether rose 3% at one point Thursday following unexpectedly moderate comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Silvergate Stock Tanks on Report of DOJ Probe Tied to FTX, Alameda Dealings
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 02. 22:07
Shares of the crypto bank were falling almost 30% following the publication of a Bloomberg article Thursday. Crypto Software Firm President: We're Trying to Make California’s DMV More Efficient With Blockchain
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 02. 21:26
Car titles that once lived on paper will be reflected as digital assets on-chain, reducing the need for paper title transfers. Andrew Smith, president of blockchain software company Oxhead Alpha, discusses why his firm is turning to the Tezos blockchain to build out the protocol. MicroStrategy Books Impairment Charge of $197.6M on Q4 Bitcoin Holdings
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 02. 21:06
The business software company reported its fourth quarter results on Thursday afternoon. Mastercard’s NFT Leader Quits, Mints His Resignation Letter on the Way Out
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 02. 20:35
Satvik Sethi wrote in a series of tweets that each non-fungible token, available as an open edition for 0.023 ETH (about $38) on Manifold, will support his new ventures as an artist and founder of Web3 social platform joincircle. Crypto Winter Led to 91% Plunge in VC and Other Investments for January
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 02. 20:09
A CoinDesk analysis shows crypto startups only raised $548 million last month, and FTX’s full impact on industry fundraising likely remains to be seen. Alleged Mango Markets Exploiter Eisenberg Waives Bail in First NY Court Hearing
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 02. 20:06
Avraham Eisenberg faces criminal fraud charges for draining $116 million from Mango Markets. Alleged Mango Markets Exploiter Eisenberg Is Working to Negotiate Bail Following First NY Court Hearing
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 02. 20:06
Avraham Eisenberg faces criminal fraud charges for draining $116 million from Mango Markets. 86% of Stablecoin Issuer Tether Was Controlled by 4 People as of 2018: WSJ
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 02. 19:49
Documents reveal the previously unknown ownership structure of the secretive stablecoin issuer. Fund Management Giant State Street Increases Stake in Silvergate to 9.3%
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 02. 19:16
State Street disclosed a 9.3% stake in troubled crypto lender Silvergate Capital (SI) as of Dec. 31, according to a filing Thursday with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). BNY Mellon Names Caroline Butler CEO of Digital Assets
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 02. 19:09
Custodial banking giant BNY Mellon (BK) has promoted Caroline Butler to CEO of Digital Assets, the lender announced Thursday. Orion Protocol Loses $3M of Crypto in Trading Pool Exploit
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 02. 18:13
Crypto trading venue Orion Protocol is down $3 million after an apparent exploit drained pools. Coinbase Shares Soar as Crypto-Related Stocks Continue Post-Fed Rally
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 02. 17:24
Barclays analyst said Coinbase volumes rose 56% in January from the previous month. Crypto Exchange Bittrex Laying Off More Than 80 People
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 02. 17:03
CEO Richie Lai cited the “new economic environment” as the primary reason for the cuts. Why Ex-SEC Official John Reed Stark Is Wrong About Crypto
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 02. 16:50
Public blockchains still have promise to help solve the world’s most intractable problems, even if they haven’t yet. Giant Bitcoin 'Taproot Wizard' NFT Minted in Collaboration With Luxor Mining Pool
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 02. 16:50
Luxor Mining collaborated with independent developer, Udi Wertheimer to mint the NFT advertising “Magic Internet JPEGs” in “the largest Bitcoin block ever mined.” New York Bitcoin Miner TeraWulf Restructures Debt
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 02. 16:02
A slew of mining firms have restructured their debt loads while others are facing bankruptcy. Bitcoin Miner TeraWulf Restructures Debt
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 02. 16:02
A slew of mining firms have restructured their debt loads while others are facing bankruptcy. UK Crypto Industry Celebrates Government’s Planned Exemptions for Crypto Ad Approvals
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 02. 15:22
But the country’s financial watchdog says it will “take a consistent approach to that taken for other high-risk investments,” when the time comes to set up enforcement rules. Better Exchange Due Diligence Could Help Define Crypto’s 2023
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 02. 14:44
CEO of Digital Asset Research, Doug Schwenk, thinks that vetting crypto exchanges can open doors to more institutional investment. U.S. Senator Tim Scott to Release Priorities for Developing Crypto Regulatory Framework: Report
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 02. 14:00
Scott, the top Republican on the Senate Banking Committee, will release his priorities for a bipartisan regulatory framework for cryptocurrency on Thursday, according to Politico. US Senator Tim Scott to Release Priorities for Developing Crypto Regulatory Framework: Report
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 02. 14:00
Scott, the top Republican on the Senate Banking Committee, will release his priorities for a bipartisan regulatory framework for cryptocurrency on Thursday, according to Politico. Top Republican on US Senate Panel Ready to Work on Crypto Rules
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 02. 14:00
U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.), the top Republican on the Senate Banking Committee, wants to start work on a bipartisan regulatory framework for cryptocurrency on Thursday, he said in a Thursday statement. The =nil; Foundation Says Its New Software Is Rocket Fuel for Zero-Knowledge Developers
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 02. 14:00
The firm has already raised $22 million to build a suite of zero-knowledge developer tools. Couch From Famous Doge Meme to Be Auctioned by PleasrDAO
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 02. 14:00
The second live auction from PleasrHouse will feature the real-life couch sat upon by Atsuko, the famous Shibu Inu who spawned memes and coins and more. First Mover Americas: Network Update Lifts AVAX
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 02. 13:49
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Feb. 2, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. First Mover Americas: Binance Returns to South Korea Via GOPAX
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 02. 13:49
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Feb. 3, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. Amazon Looking to Hire Web3 Staff for Its Cloud Services
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 02. 13:33
The biggest infrastructure provider in the world is targeting Web 3 for growth. Big Indian Merchants Including Reliance Retail Start Accepting CBDC
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 02. 13:31
India's central bank digital currency known as the digital rupee will start getting accepted as a retail payment by some of the biggest merchants in the nation including Reliance Retail, India's largest retail chain. India's Reliance Retail, Other Merchants Now Accepting Digital Rupee
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 02. 13:31
India's central bank digital currency known as the digital rupee will start getting accepted as a retail payment by some of the biggest merchants in the nation including Reliance Retail, India's largest retail chain. Synapse Token Surges 44% as Cross-Chain Momentum Builds
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 02. 13:18
The Synapse (SYN) token is trading at a five-month high of $1.22 following a 44.74% move to the upside over the past 24-hours. OP Token Surges 25% as Optimism Foundation Proposes 'Bedrock' Upgrade
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 02. 13:14
Layer 2 scaling solution Optimism's governance token, OP, has chalked up a 200% rally in four weeks, outperforming market leaders bitcoin and ether by a big margin. Alameda Research Wallet Receives $6M From Bitfinex Hot Wallet
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 02. 11:16
An Ethereum wallet that belongs to bankrupt trading firm Alameda Research quietly received $6 million from Bitfinex's hot wallet overnight, according to Nansen data. Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger Calls for Crypto Ban in the US
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 02. 09:41
Berkshire Hathaway vice chairman and staunch bitcoin skeptic Charlie Munger has called for the United States to follow in the footsteps of China and ban cryptocurrencies. Blockchain Analytics Firm Chainalysis to Cut Jobs in Reorganization
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 02. 09:24
The cuts will reportedly affect less than 5% of Chainalysis' staff, or about 40-50 people. Bitcoin, S&P 500 Close In on Bullish 'Golden Cross' Signal
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 02. 08:45
In the past, bitcoin's big rallies have started with a golden cross, but not all golden crosses have led to a big rally. Former Chairman of South Korean Crypto Exchange Bithumb Arrested: Report
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 02. 08:37
Kang Jong-hyun, a former chairman at South Koean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has been arrested on Thursday. South Korean Prosecutors Arrest Executive Linked to Crypto Exchange Bithumb: Report
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 02. 08:37
Kang Jong-hyun, a former chairman at South Koean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has been arrested on Thursday. Crypto Miner Pow.re Raises $9.2M Series A at $150M Valuation
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 02. 06:05
Montreal-headquartered mining firm specializes in operating from locations with stranded power. First Mover Asia: Is Bitcoin's Ride Past $24.1K a Stopping Point or Sign of Further Gains?
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 02. 02:35
ALSO: Shaurya Malwa writes that Waves’ decision to abandon the stablecoin model underlines a decline in this sector stemming from the Terra UST implosion and other debacles. Bitcoin rides past $24.1K at one point. Tokenization and the Future of Crypto
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Feb. 01. 22:45
Pedro Palandrani of Global X discusses where KKR, Starbucks and others are going with the tokenization movement. AllianceBlock Token Plunges 51% After $5M Exploit of Bonq DAO
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 22:34
New ALBT tokens will be minted and airdropped to the affected wallet addresses. Rocket Pool Community Voting Whether to Self-Limit its Growth
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 22:31
If passed, the vote establishes a guiding set of principles to inform Rocket Pool’s decision-making process in limiting the percentage of staked ether in its ecosystem. LBRY Token Rally Stalls as Traders Move on From Court Speculation
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 22:27
LBRY blockchain's native token LBC is giving back its gains as traders begin to digest the reality of a court hearing. Crypto Custody Firm Copper Alerted to Security ‘Incident’ Over Christmas
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 21:55
Copper said some “concerning behavior” had been detected, and that a “machine-generated alert had been triggered.” Crypto Investors Can Purchase Bankruptcy 'Put Options' to Protect Funds on Binance, Coinbase, Kraken
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 21:47
Investors can purchase the options to protect their funds on Binance, Coinbase and Kraken for a monthly fee and will receive full payment if the centralized exchanges file for bankruptcy locking up their crypto. Crypto Long & Short: When Regulating Crypto, Please Target the Bad Actors, Not the Asset
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 21:40
Here’s what’s on my mind as Washington gears up to respond to the disasters of 2022. Cool Cats Claws at Mainstream Strategy, Rebrands to Expand Audience Beyond Web3
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 21:37
The popular NFT collection wants to make its brand mainstream through storytelling, entertainment and partnerships surrounding its beloved Blue Cat character. Facebook Parent Meta’s Metaverse Division Lost $13.7B in 2022
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 21:22
The social media giant reported losing $4.3 billion in the division in the fourth quarter of 2022 on revenues of $727 million. Stargate to Reissue STG Tokens Following Alameda Wallet Hack
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 21:07
The price of STG token rose 14% following news that the token would be reissued in March. AI Company Co-Founder Addresses Ethics of Tom Cruise 'Deepfake' Videos
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 21:01
Tom Graham, founder of AI software company Metaphysic, says blockchain technology may potentially help people create digital rights. Banking Startup LevelField Aims to Become First FDIC-Insured Institution to Offer Crypto Services
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 20:43
LevelField inched closer to its goal of offering both traditional and crypto banking services following its acquisition of the FDIC-insured Burling Bank. Bitcoin Blasts Through $23.5K as Powell Speaks Following Fed Rate Hike
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 20:40
The U.S. central bank earlier Wednesday lifted its benchmark interest rate 25 basis points. Coinbase NFT Pauses New Collection Drops, Denies Shuttering Marketplace
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 19:56
Amid rumors swirling on Twitter, the company confirmed it’s temporarily halting its drops feature to focus on “features and tools” for its NFT marketplace. Decentralized Social Media Project Nostr's Damus Gets Listed on Apple App Store
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 19:50
Former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has donated roughly 14 BTC worth $245,000 to fund Nostr's development, after recently publishing his views on a native internet protocol for social media. Judge Dismisses Proposed Class-Action Lawsuit Alleging Coinbase Sold Unregistered Securities
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 19:04
The suit also accused Coinbase of failing to register as a broker dealer. Federal Reserve Lifts Interest Rates Another 25 Basis Points
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 19:03
The bitcoin price was TKTK in the minutes following the announcement. Binance’s BNB Chain to Offer New Decentralized Storage System
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 17:13
BNB Greenfield’s test net will be released over the next few months, according to the project’s white paper, released Wednesday morning. US Blacklists Bitcoin, Ether Addresses Tied to Russian Sanctions Evasion Efforts
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 17:04
The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), its sanctions watchdog, has blacklisted a bitcoin and an ether address tied to sanctions evasion. US Blacklists Bitcoin, Ether Addresses Tied to Russian Sanctions-Evasion Efforts
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 17:04
The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), its sanctions watchdog, has blacklisted a bitcoin and an ether address tied to sanctions evasion. DeFi Marketplace Archimedes Raises $4.9M in Seed Round Led by Hack VC
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 17:00
The decentralized finance lending and borrowing platform is launching in February. Doodles 2 NFT Mint Opens, Dooplicators Price Soars on OpenSea
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 16:05
The Doodles 2 collection allows users to create custom wearables for their original Doodles avatars on the Flow blockchain. Decentralized Exchange Dexalot Starts a Hybrid DeFi Subnet
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 16:01
Dexalot’s users will be able to deposit and withdraw assets via its app on the Avalanche C-chain, and then trade on the Dexalot subnet. Bitcoin Little-Changed on Soft Economic Data Ahead of Fed Meeting
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 15:29
Wednesday morning's ADP jobs and ISM manufacturing reports both came in weaker than expected. Bitcoin Little Changed on Soft Economic Data Ahead of Fed Meeting
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 15:29
Wednesday morning's ADP jobs and ISM manufacturing reports both came in weaker than expected. Judge Bans Sam Bankman-Fried From Contacting FTX Employees And Using Signal
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 15:10
Why Venture Capitalists Won’t Be Held Accountable for Investing in FTX
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 15:09
As impossible as it is to believe that venture capital funds did proper due diligence on mismanaged and allegedly fraudulent FTX, the inherent risk of early-stage investing makes regulatory change unlikely in the fallout. Aptos Labs Issues Grant to Blockchain Lab at Cornell University
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 15:00
The newly launched blockchain built by former Diem developers has issued a $50,000 grant to a Cornell University professor of computer science. Crypto VC Firm Arrington Capital Hires BitMEX Alum as Investment Head
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 14:32
Bhavik Patel previously headed product and derivatives for the crypto exchange. First Mover Americas: Bankrupt With $1.4B Cash
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 14:01
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Feb. 1, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. Luxor Starts First-Of-Its-Kind Bitcoin Mining Rig Marketplace for Large Scale Orders
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 14:00
The market for mining machines is increasingly flooded with inventory from struggling companies. Luxor Starts First-of-Its-Kind Bitcoin Mining Rig Marketplace for Large-Scale Orders
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 14:00
The market for mining machines is increasingly flooded with inventory from struggling companies. PKT Pal Expands Its Crypto-Powered WiFi Device Lineup With Launch of The Mini
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 13:00
Customers were able to deposit $99 to reserve the $499 device starting yesterday. PKT Pal Expands Its Crypto-Powered Wi-Fi Device Lineup With Launch of 'Mini'
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 13:00
Customers were able to deposit $99 to reserve the $499 device starting yesterday. What Is the Ethereum Blockchain’s Shanghai Hard Fork, and Why Does It Matter?
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 12:15
The hard fork set for March will address staked ether withdrawals and reductions in gas fees for developers. It will open a new chapter for liquid staking in the Ethereum ecosystem. UK Crypto Firms to Get Broad Laws – May Need New Authorization
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 11:55
The industry has largely welcomed plans that could cover crypto lending and NFTs, and force foreign companies to register and set up in the country. UK Crypto Firms to Get Broad Laws, May Need New Authorization
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 11:55
The industry has largely welcomed plans that could cover crypto lending and NFTs, and force foreign companies to register and set up in the country. Original Terra Lending Protocol Mars Hub Deploys Mainnet, Issues Airdrop
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 10:57
Mars Hub, the original lending protocol on the collapsed Terra blockchain, has deployed its mainnet on Cosmos. Bankrupt Lending Platform Celsius Names Users Eligible to Withdraw Assets
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 10:26
Users named on the list can withdraw 94% of their assets locked on the lending platform provided they can cover the withdrawal fees. Bankrupt Crypto Lending Platform Celsius Names Users Eligible to Withdraw Assets
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 10:26
Users named on the list can withdraw 94% of their assets locked on the lending platform provided they can cover the withdrawal fees. Bitcoin and Hang Seng's Stalled Rally Might Mean Wider De-Risking Ahead, TradFi Firm Says
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 10:03
Failures in BTC and Hang Seng are technical warnings signs that these early 2022 halcyon vibes may not last all year, one observer said. Blockchain Company SIMBA Chain Received $30M Funding Increase From US Air Force
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 09:46
The USAF has granted SIMBA Chain a $30 million STRATFI as part of its aims of "identifying and advancing technologies that have the potential to secure its future dominance." Blockchain Company SIimba Chain Received $30M Funding Increase From US Air Force
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 09:46
The USAF has granted SIMBA Chain a $30 million STRATFI as part of its aims of "identifying and advancing technologies that have the potential to secure its future dominance." My Big Coin Founder Gets 8-Year Jail Sentence for Fraud
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 09:38
Randall Crater, 52, was convicted in July of defrauding investors of more than $6 million. ARK Invest Maintains Prediction That Bitcoin Prices Will hit $1M by 2030
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 09:27
A new report by Cathie Wood’s growth-focused fund outlines how bitcoin continues to outperform every other major asset class. ARK Invest Maintains Prediction Bitcoin Price Will Hit $1M by 2030
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 09:27
A new report by Cathie Wood’s growth-focused fund outlines how bitcoin continues to outperform every other major asset class. Bitcoin Miner Argo Blockchain's CFO Alex Appleton Quits
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 09:16
Alex Appleton, who has served in this role since September 2020, is departing to "pursue other opportunities." Bankrupt Crypto Exchange FTX had Around $1.4B Cash at 2022-End
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 09:06
The figure is around 19% higher than the $1.2 billion reported in November when FTX filed for bankruptcy. Bankrupt Crypto Exchange FTX Had Around $1.4B Cash at End of 2022
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 09:06
The figure is around 19% higher than the $1.2 billion reported in November when FTX filed for bankruptcy. Market Maker B2C2 Teams With Blockdaemon, Stakewise to Provide Ethereum Staking Liquidity
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 09:00
B2C2 says it will be the sole over-the-counter spot liquidity provider for the staked ether token sETH-h built on liquid staking platform Portara. Bitcoin Could be in the Later Stages of the Bear Market, On-Chain Data Suggests
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 08:37
Bitcoin has rallied 40% in the past 30 days, data shows. Bitcoin Price Could Reach $45,000 by Christmas 2023: Matrixport
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 08:32
When bitcoin’s performance is positive in January, the rally tends to continue, the report said. Bitcoin Price Could Reach $45K by Christmas: Matrixport
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 08:32
When bitcoin’s performance is positive in January, the rally tends to continue, the report said. Cardano-Based Djed Stablecoin Attracts 27M ADA Tokens as Reserve Backing
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 07:46
Djed started on Tuesday and has a collateral backing ratio of 600% at the time of writing. Cardano-Based Djed Stablecoin Has Attracted 27M ADA Tokens as Reserve Backing
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 07:46
Djed started on Tuesday and has a collateral backing ratio of 600% at the time of writing. Bitcoin UTXOs Older Than 5 Years Surged During Bear Market
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 07:19
UTXO or unspent transaction output is the amount of bitcoin someone is left with after executing a transaction. Bitcoin's Blockchain Data Offers Evidence of Continued Investor HODLing During Bear Market
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 07:19
UTXO or unspent transaction output is the amount of bitcoin someone is left with after executing a transaction. India Keeps Restrictive Crypto Tax Rules In 2023 Budget
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 07:02
Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has unveiled the 2023 budget for the nation. India's Crypto Tax Amendment Could Punish Evaders With Jail Time, Attorneys Say
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 07:02
Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has unveiled the 2023 budget for the nation. Voyager Creditors Reject Alameda’s Attempt to Recover $446M
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 06:58
The Creditors’ rejection follows a veto by Voyager itself. Ripple Sold $226M of XRP in Q4; Sees Strong Growth in On-Demand Liquidity Product
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 06:19
The firm’s on-demand liquidity product has expanded to forty countries. PKT Pal Expands Its Crypto-Powered WiFi Device Lineup With Launch of The Mini
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 05:45
Customers were able to deposit $99 to reserve the $499 device starting yesterday. First Mover Asia: Lido DAO Governance Token Down, Staked Ether Stable, as Withdrawal Proposal Comes Into Focus; Bitcoin Rises as Fed Rate Decision Nears
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 02:40
While the DAO has yet to formally see the proposal to allow withdrawals from stETH, Galaxy Digital has already been critical, and the Lido governance token has fallen about 15% from its high last week week. First Mover Asia: Lido DAO Governance Token Down, Staked Ether Stable as Withdrawal Proposal Comes Into Focus; Bitcoin Rises as Fed Rate Decision Nears
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 02:40
While the DAO has yet to formally see the proposal to allow withdrawals from stETH, Galaxy Digital has already been critical, and the Lido governance token has fallen about 15% from its high last week week. Toyota to Experiment With Blockchain Use Cases by Sponsoring Astar Network's Hackathon
CoinDesk
2023. Feb. 01. 01:00
The auto giant may use technology developed from the hackathon for its internal use. 
