ZeroSync and Blockstream to Broadcast Bitcoin Zero-Knowledge Proofs From Space

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2023. Mar. 31. 22:39

ZeroSync and Blockstream to Broadcast Bitcoin Zero-Knowledge Proofs From Space The two partners say using zero-knowledge proofs will allow Bitcoin nodes to sync quickly from anywhere on earth, “even without Internet.”

Over 7,000 Players Successfully Converged in Yuga Labs' Otherside Metaverse 'Second Trip'

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2023. Mar. 31. 22:32

Over 7,000 Players Successfully Converged in Yuga Labs' Otherside Metaverse 'Second Trip' Thousands of NFT holders joined the gamified experience last weekend, showing glimpses of what’s to come from the virtual world launching later this year.

Crypto Market March Roundup: Bitcoin Rises Amid Banking Uncertainties, Macro Headwinds

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2023. Mar. 31. 22:05

Crypto Market March Roundup: Bitcoin Rises Amid Banking Uncertainties, Macro Headwinds Mask Network’s MASK token surged over 68%, becoming the top-performing token for the month. XRP rose 41%.

TUSD Stablecoin Daily Trading Volume Surpasses $1B After Binance Boost

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2023. Mar. 31. 21:44

TUSD Stablecoin Daily Trading Volume Surpasses $1B After Binance Boost The surge follows Binance’s decision a week ago to eliminate the zero-fee trading discount on the platform except for the BTC-TUSD pair.

Crypto Exchange Trader Joe Nears Launch of Upgraded Trading Engine

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2023. Mar. 31. 21:11

Crypto Exchange Trader Joe Nears Launch of Upgraded Trading Engine       Trader Joe will launch a tech upgrade and new liquidity features next week.

Crypto Exchange Aggregator 1inch Proposes Diluting Some Insiders' Voting Power

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2023. Mar. 31. 20:18

Crypto Exchange Aggregator 1inch Proposes Diluting Some Insiders' Voting Power  A proposed governance shakeup would greatly reduce the amount of voting power accumulated by core contributors, investors and other insiders.

Crypto Exchange Bittrex to Wind Down U.S. Operations Next Month

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2023. Mar. 31. 20:05

Crypto Exchange Bittrex to Wind Down U.S. Operations Next Month Cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex will shut down its U.S. platform on April 30 after nine years of operation, the company announced on Friday.

How Will NFTs Be Taxed? Understanding the IRS' New Proposed Guidelines

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2023. Mar. 31. 19:57

How Will NFTs Be Taxed? Understanding the IRS' New Proposed Guidelines Tax experts weigh in on how the IRS will decide if NFTs are collectibles.

FTX EU Sets Up Website to Repay Users

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2023. Mar. 31. 18:19

FTX EU Sets Up Website to Repay Users The European arm had only been in operation for about 8 months prior to the collapse of parent FTX.

Decentralized Liquidity Platform Synthetix Sees Jump in Fees Collected Amid Incentive Campaign

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2023. Mar. 31. 18:05

Decentralized Liquidity Platform Synthetix Sees Jump in Fees Collected Amid Incentive Campaign Synthetix generated more than $730K in fees on March 30 ahead of the start of its allocation of 200,000 OP tokens to traders.

U.S. Futures Watchdog Issues Compliance Rule for Crypto Activities Among Members

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2023. Mar. 31. 17:43

U.S. Futures Watchdog Issues Compliance Rule for Crypto Activities Among Members In the absence of formal crypto rules from U.S. government agencies, the National Futures Association (NFA) is setting up standards for its members that deal in digital assets commodities.

What Hindenburg Research’s Takedown of Block Says About Money and Crime

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2023. Mar. 31. 17:01

What Hindenburg Research’s Takedown of Block Says About Money and Crime Expecting centralized money services to halt crime only helps politicize money and disempower users.

Investors Pour Money Into Crypto Investments for 4th Straight Month

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2023. Mar. 31. 16:49

Investors Pour Money Into Crypto Investments for 4th Straight Month Assets under management for digital-asset products climbed to $13.4 billion in March, up 60% from their 2022 low in November, according to CryptoCompare.

It’s a Small (Virtual) World After All

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2023. Mar. 31. 16:05

It’s a Small (Virtual) World After All Disney reportedly lays off its metaverse team, and the U.K. Treasury cancels its NFT plans, but on the bright side, NFTs for tickets are having a moment.

Planners of Bitcoin Conference in Atlanta Move to Open-Source Their Agenda

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2023. Mar. 31. 16:04

Planners of Bitcoin Conference in Atlanta Move to Open-Source Their Agenda The conference has been running since 2018 but topics and speakers for this year's TABConf event will be chosen partly based on proposals from the general public via GitHub.

Planners of Bitcoin Conference in Atlanta Move to Open Source Their Agenda

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2023. Mar. 31. 16:04

Planners of Bitcoin Conference in Atlanta Move to Open Source Their Agenda The conference has been running since 2018 but topics and speakers for this year's TABConf event will be chosen partly based on proposals from the general public via GitHub.

The Biden Administration Is Politicizing Crypto

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2023. Mar. 31. 15:57

The Biden Administration Is Politicizing Crypto With crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) last week receiving a Wells Notice signaling impending action from the SEC, and with the CFTC this week suing Binance, another crypto exchange, it feels like the crypto industry is at war with the U.S. government. This could get bad.

Biden Administration Is Politicizing Crypto

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2023. Mar. 31. 15:57

Biden Administration Is Politicizing Crypto With crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) last week receiving a Wells Notice signaling impending action from the SEC, and with the CFTC this week suing Binance, another crypto exchange, it feels like the crypto industry is at war with the U.S. government. This could get bad.

U.S. Government Sold $216M of Seized Silk Road Bitcoin This Month

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2023. Mar. 31. 15:53

U.S. Government Sold $216M of Seized Silk Road Bitcoin This Month The U.S. sold 9,861.17 bitcoin ($216 million) on March 14, according to a court filing.

‘Rug Radio’ Founder Farohk Talks Fame, Fortune and Decentralization

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2023. Mar. 31. 14:13

‘Rug Radio’ Founder Farohk Talks Fame, Fortune and Decentralization In an interview ahead of Consensus the mononymed podcaster discusses how he built the foundation to collaboratively build a Web3 media empire.

‘Rug Radio’ Founder Farokh Talks Fame, Fortune and Decentralization

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2023. Mar. 31. 14:13

‘Rug Radio’ Founder Farokh Talks Fame, Fortune and Decentralization In an interview ahead of Consensus the mononymed podcaster discusses how he built the foundation to collaboratively build a Web3 media empire.

MetaBirkins Artist Mason Rothschild's Latest NFT Project Ignites Market

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2023. Mar. 31. 13:12

MetaBirkins Artist Mason Rothschild's Latest NFT Project Ignites Market The NFT artist spoke to CoinDesk about his "disruptive" creative agency Gasoline and how he is using NFTs to push the boundaries of art and culture.

MetaBirkins Artist Mason Rothschild's Latest NFT Project Is 'Subject to Change'

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2023. Mar. 31. 13:12

MetaBirkins Artist Mason Rothschild's Latest NFT Project Is 'Subject to Change' The NFT artist spoke to CoinDesk about his "disruptive" creative agency Gasoline and how he is using NFTs to push the boundaries of art and culture.

First Mover Americas: Ripple Labs' XRP Token Marches Forward

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2023. Mar. 31. 12:14

First Mover Americas: Ripple Labs' XRP Token Marches Forward The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for March 31, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: XRP Marches Forward

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2023. Mar. 31. 12:14

First Mover Americas: XRP Marches Forward The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for March 31, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Web3 Should Be Built on Bitcoin, Not Its Imitators

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2023. Mar. 31. 11:30

Web3 Should Be Built on Bitcoin, Not Its Imitators To neglect building on the Bitcoin protocol would be to forsake key applications for the network that have the potential to make the internet, and the world at large, a better place, Lolli co-founder Alex Adelman, writes.

Web3 Should Be Built on Bitcoin

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2023. Mar. 31. 11:30

Web3 Should Be Built on Bitcoin To neglect building on the Bitcoin protocol would be to forsake key applications for the network that have the potential to make the internet, and the world at large, a better place, Lolli co-founder Alex Adelman, writes.

Bitcoin Drops Below $28K as Options Expire, Traders Borrow WBTC From Aave

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2023. Mar. 31. 10:07

Bitcoin Drops Below $28K as Options Expire, Traders Borrow WBTC From Aave WBTC is the largest tokenized version of bitcoin and can be swapped on a 1:1 basis for BTC.

Shiba Inu's Testnet 'Puppynet' Sees Rising Activity Ahead of Shibarium Mainnet

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2023. Mar. 31. 09:02

Shiba Inu's Testnet 'Puppynet' Sees Rising Activity Ahead of Shibarium Mainnet Over 700,000 transactions have been conducted on the testnet so far, which, however, isn’t extremely large relative to the hype.

Crypto Casino Rollbit's Token Drops 20% Amid Licensing Concerns

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2023. Mar. 31. 07:09

Crypto Casino Rollbit's Token Drops 20% Amid Licensing Concerns Rollbit says Curaçao authorities are currently engaged in an annual license review, which is why its logo is removed from the site.

Cardano Users Can Soon Access Ethereum dApps Directly From ADA Wallets

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2023. Mar. 31. 06:23

Cardano Users Can Soon Access Ethereum dApps Directly From ADA Wallets The move will be enabled after an upcoming feature on Milkomeda, an Ethereum Virtual Machine network, goes live.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Hovers Around $28,000

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2023. Mar. 31. 01:44

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Hovers Around $28,000 ALSO: A crypto investor, entrepreneur and market observer suggests that TradFi may be approaching a tipping point that benefits bitcoin, among other digital currencies, and could shift a large part of the crypto economy to Hong Kong.

Sushi Swap CEO Says He No Longer Feels 'Inspired' Amid U.S. Regulators’ Crypto Crackdown

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2023. Mar. 31. 00:05

Sushi Swap CEO Says He No Longer Feels 'Inspired' Amid U.S. Regulators’ Crypto Crackdown Sushi Swap Head Chef Jared Grey fielded questions from his community about an SEC subpoena he received during a Thursday call.

Sushi Swap CEO Says He No Longer Feels 'Inspired' Amid U.S. Regulators' Crypto Crackdown

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2023. Mar. 31. 00:05

Sushi Swap CEO Says He No Longer Feels 'Inspired' Amid U.S. Regulators' Crypto Crackdown Sushi Swap Head Chef Jared Grey fielded questions from his community about an SEC subpoena he received during a Thursday call.

Circle’s USDC Remains Dominant in DeFi as Pressure Eases on the Stablecoin

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2023. Mar. 30. 23:13

Circle’s USDC Remains Dominant in DeFi as Pressure Eases on the Stablecoin USDC, the key stablecoin in decentralized finance, temporarily lost its dollar peg earlier this month after the collapse of its key banking partner.

Bitcoin Miner TeraWulf Reports 146% Increase in Revenue as It Ramps Up Operations

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2023. Mar. 30. 21:24

Bitcoin Miner TeraWulf Reports 146% Increase in Revenue as It Ramps Up Operations TeraWulf reiterated its 5.5 EH/s computing power target for the second quarter of the year.

Coinbase Hires Ex-Shopify Exec to Oversee Canada Operations

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2023. Mar. 30. 21:12

Coinbase Hires Ex-Shopify Exec to Oversee Canada Operations Coinbase (COIN) has named Lucas Matheson as its country director in Canada and said it signed an enhanced Pre-Registration Undertaking with that country’s regulators, according to a Thursday afternoon blog post.

Argentinian Airline Issues Every Ticket as an NFT

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2023. Mar. 30. 20:53

Argentinian Airline Issues Every Ticket as an NFT The low-cost carrier has expanded its partnership with NFT ticketing company TravelX to offer all tickets as NFTs on the Algorand blockchain.

3 Strategies Crypto Firms Can Use to Land a New Banking Partner

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2023. Mar. 30. 19:13

3 Strategies Crypto Firms Can Use to Land a New Banking Partner After the recent collapse of three crypto-friendly banks, many firms are left hunting for new banking partnerships. Brett Philbin, Rachel Millard and Rosie Gillam of Edelman Smithfield offer advice.

Bitcoin Is Still in Its ‘Safe Haven Period’: Analyst

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2023. Mar. 30. 19:09

Bitcoin Is Still in Its ‘Safe Haven Period’: Analyst Bitcoin (BTC) rose over $28,000 on Thursday, rallying over 15% in the past two weeks. Mark Connors, 3IQ head of research, is attributing the most popular cryptocurrency‘s rise to the uncertainty in the banking sector.

Tron Founder Justin Sun Reportedly Lost His Diplomatic Status

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2023. Mar. 30. 18:36

Tron Founder Justin Sun Reportedly Lost His Diplomatic Status Grenada recalled all diplomats after the June 2022 election, when the party that granted Sun's title was ousted from power, the Grenada Broadcasting Network reported.

Pace Gallery Holds First Web3 Solo Exhibit Featuring Tyler Hobbs

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2023. Mar. 30. 17:35

Pace Gallery Holds First Web3 Solo Exhibit Featuring Tyler Hobbs The New York City show, titled QQL: Analogs, features large-scale physical derivations of the generative artist’s popular NFT collection.

Solana-Based Crypto Exchange Raydium Proposes $2M Bug Bounty Fund

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2023. Mar. 30. 17:09

Solana-Based Crypto Exchange Raydium Proposes $2M Bug Bounty Fund Raydium, Solana's second-biggest decentralized exchange, envisons a bug bounty program to clean up its market maker smart contracts.

Crypto Custody Firm BitGo Releases Security Features Aimed at Bitcoin Ordinals

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2023. Mar. 30. 16:00

Crypto Custody Firm BitGo Releases Security Features Aimed at Bitcoin Ordinals Custody provider BitGo has released a security tool for protecting Bitcoin Ordinals Inscriptions from accidental transfers.

Unstoppable Domains Launches AI-Generated Avatars

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2023. Mar. 30. 16:00

Unstoppable Domains Launches AI-Generated Avatars The Web3 domain provider is helping users enhance their digital identities through AI avatars that can be minted as NFTs on Polygon.

Visa and Bitcoin Rewards App Fold Expand Partnership to New Regions

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2023. Mar. 30. 16:00

Visa and Bitcoin Rewards App Fold Expand Partnership to New Regions Crypto rewards app Fold and Visa (V) have expanded their ongoing partnership to North America, Europe and Latin America and the Caribbean, an announcement said.

French Crypto Influencer Ban Will Harm Country’s Attractiveness, Industry Group Says

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2023. Mar. 30. 15:41

French Crypto Influencer Ban Will Harm Country’s Attractiveness, Industry Group Says Proposals to stop social media stars promoting unlicensed companies were approved by the National Assembly Thursday.

FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Pleads Not Guilty to Latest Bribery Charge

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2023. Mar. 30. 15:34

FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Pleads Not Guilty to Latest Bribery Charge FTX founder and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried pleaded not guilty to charges of attempted bribery and campaign finance violations unveiled in two recent superseding indictments.

Three Arrows Capital's Kyle Davies Ordered to Respond to Subpoena Within 2 Weeks

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2023. Mar. 30. 14:58

Three Arrows Capital's Kyle Davies Ordered to Respond to Subpoena Within 2 Weeks The court also ruled that the 3AC liquidators' service of a subpoena to Davies via Twitter complied with due process.

CoinDesk Editorial: It Sure Looks Like the U.S. Is Trying to Kill Crypto

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2023. Mar. 30. 14:46

CoinDesk Editorial: It Sure Looks Like the U.S. Is Trying to Kill Crypto Sometimes they really are out to get you. The government’s regulatory attack on crypto is an abuse of power that risks sending a vital industry overseas, to no gain for consumer protections.

Editorial: It Sure Looks Like the U.S. Is Trying to Kill Crypto

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2023. Mar. 30. 14:46

Editorial: It Sure Looks Like the U.S. Is Trying to Kill Crypto Sometimes they really are out to get you. The government’s regulatory attack on crypto is an abuse of power that risks sending a vital industry overseas, to no gain for consumer protections.

Crypto Hardware Wallet Maker Ledger Raises Most of $109M Round: Bloomberg

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2023. Mar. 30. 13:53

Crypto Hardware Wallet Maker Ledger Raises Most of $109M Round: Bloomberg The startup will have a second close in the coming weeks for the round at a $1.4 billion valuation.

Crypto Exchange Kraken Commits to Tougher Rules Required by Canada

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2023. Mar. 30. 13:30

Crypto Exchange Kraken Commits to Tougher Rules Required by Canada Kraken has filed a pre-registration undertaking with the Ontario Securities Commission as it works towards becoming a registered Restricted Dealer in Canada.

First Mover Americas: Investors Dig Risk Again

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2023. Mar. 30. 12:32

First Mover Americas: Investors Dig Risk Again The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for March 30, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

How Advisors Can Prepare for Ethereum’s Unlock

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2023. Mar. 30. 12:30

How Advisors Can Prepare for Ethereum’s Unlock Ethereum’s Shanghai upgrade will unlock ether that has been staked since the Merge, potentially leading to selling pressure that market participants could ride out or take advantage of.

BNB Chain-Based DEX Level Finance Votes on Transferring $200M to Treasury

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2023. Mar. 30. 11:55

BNB Chain-Based DEX Level Finance Votes on Transferring $200M to Treasury A proposal that is supposed to end tomorrow has received 100% of votes in favor.

Bitcoin Volatility Likely as Options Worth $4B Expire on Friday

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2023. Mar. 30. 11:30

Bitcoin Volatility Likely as Options Worth $4B Expire on Friday Market makers selling the options may need to buy more bitcoin in the spot market to cover their positions if the cryptocurrency rises further.

Euroclear Finalizing DLT Bond Settlement Platform, Staffer Says

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2023. Mar. 30. 11:28

Euroclear Finalizing DLT Bond Settlement Platform, Staffer Says The move follows interest in securities trading using central bank digital currencies.

Euroclear May Launch Digital Bond Settlement Platform This Year, Staffer Says

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2023. Mar. 30. 11:28

Euroclear May Launch Digital Bond Settlement Platform This Year, Staffer Says The move follows interest in securities trading using central bank digital currencies.

Stuttgart Stock Exchange Unit Secures BaFin License for Crypto Custody

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2023. Mar. 30. 10:17

Stuttgart Stock Exchange Unit Secures BaFin License for Crypto Custody Among the institutions it expects to make use of the offering are banks, brokers, asset managers and family offices.

Axie Infinity’s Ronin Blockchain Overhauls Tech, Expands to New Game Studios a Year After $625M Hack

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2023. Mar. 30. 10:00

Axie Infinity’s Ronin Blockchain Overhauls Tech, Expands to New Game Studios a Year After $625M Hack Ronin will transition to a delegated proof-of-stake consensus mechanism and expand beyond Axie Infinity’s IP.

Japan's Finance Ministry to Explore Digital Yen Feasibility: Report

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2023. Mar. 30. 08:54

Japan's Finance Ministry to Explore Digital Yen Feasibility: Report The ministry plans to launch an expert panel next month to explore the feasibility of a central bank digital currency.

XRP Trading Volumes Surges to Billions of Dollars on South Korean Crypto Exchanges

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2023. Mar. 30. 08:52

XRP Trading Volumes Surges to Billions of Dollars on South Korean Crypto Exchanges XRP trading made up nearly 50% of all volumes on Korbit, a prominent local exchange.

Bitcoin Price Rally Stalls as Whales Take Profits: CryptoQuant

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2023. Mar. 30. 08:19

Bitcoin Price Rally Stalls as Whales Take Profits: CryptoQuant Holders are taking short-term profits at the widest margin in more than a year, CryptoQuant analysts said.

OKX Says It's Turning Over $157M in Frozen FTX and Alameda Assets

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2023. Mar. 30. 02:55

OKX Says It's Turning Over $157M in Frozen FTX and Alameda Assets FTX bankruptcy lawyers say that $694 million in liquid assets have been identified before OKX’s announcement.

Crypto Exchange OKX Says It's Turning Over $157M in Frozen FTX and Alameda Assets

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2023. Mar. 30. 02:55

Crypto Exchange OKX Says It's Turning Over $157M in Frozen FTX and Alameda Assets FTX bankruptcy lawyers say that $694 million in liquid assets have been identified before OKX’s announcement.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Rises Over $28.3K Despite Binance Legal Woes

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2023. Mar. 29. 23:56

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Rises Over $28.3K Despite Binance Legal Woes ALSO: Shaurya Malwa writes that a little-known Ethereum community is rallying behind the Ethereum Goerli test network in the hope that it can help find a way to keep it going. Bitcoin, ether and other cryptos spike.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Rises Above $28.3K Despite Binance Legal Woes

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2023. Mar. 29. 23:56

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Rises Above $28.3K Despite Binance Legal Woes ALSO: Shaurya Malwa writes that a little-known Ethereum community is rallying behind the Ethereum Goerli test network in the hope that it can help find a way to keep it going. Bitcoin, ether and other cryptos spike.

Andy Warhol Artworks to Be Offered as Tokenized Investments on Ethereum

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2023. Mar. 29. 21:57

Andy Warhol Artworks to Be Offered as Tokenized Investments on Ethereum Four of Warhol's famous works were "partially acquired" from well-known art collectors, and each work will be available as shares in the form of security tokens.

USDC Outflows Surpass $10B as Tether’s Stablecoin Dominance Reaches 22-Month High

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2023. Mar. 29. 21:44

USDC Outflows Surpass $10B as Tether’s Stablecoin Dominance Reaches 22-Month High Rival stablecoin tether (USDT) has grown to its most dominant since May 2021, now representing 60% of all stablecoins in circulation.

Ethereum's Shanghai Is Nearing, but When Can I Withdraw My Staked ETH?

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2023. Mar. 29. 21:21

Ethereum's Shanghai Is Nearing, but When Can I Withdraw My Staked ETH? Even though the Ethereum blockchain’s Shanghai hard fork (also known as Shapella) will go live April 12, you might not receive your rewards immediately if you have staked ETH with a staking service or a staking pool.

Stargate Members Discuss Plans for $2M Worth of Arbitrum Tokens on Community Call

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2023. Mar. 29. 20:58

Stargate Members Discuss Plans for $2M Worth of Arbitrum Tokens on Community Call The distribution of more 1.6 million ARB tokens will deepen the connection between Arbitrum and Stargate.

Crypto Exchange Gemini Looking to Launch Overseas Derivatives Operation: The Information

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2023. Mar. 29. 20:48

Crypto Exchange Gemini Looking to Launch Overseas Derivatives Operation: The Information Binance’s legal troubles and the collapse of FTX may have left an opening for others to grab market share in the crypto derivatives business.

Coinbase Aims to Stay in Canada; Binance Could Be Poised to Exit Amid Regulatory Shakeup

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2023. Mar. 29. 20:27

Coinbase Aims to Stay in Canada; Binance Could Be Poised to Exit Amid Regulatory Shakeup The moves come as the country tightens rules for cryptocurrency exchanges.

Crypto Exchange Trader Joe Booms on Arbitrum, Spurring JOE Token Rally

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2023. Mar. 29. 20:17

Crypto Exchange Trader Joe Booms on Arbitrum, Spurring JOE Token Rally Trader Joe is seeing activity spike on its Arbitrum crypto trading venue.

That Binance Suit Sure Seems Bigger Than Just a CFTC Case

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2023. Mar. 29. 20:09

That Binance Suit Sure Seems Bigger Than Just a CFTC Case Between Coinbase, Binance, Justin Sun, Do Kwon and Custodia, there has been just so much news over the last week. And that’s largely just the U.S. But Binance is the most interesting, not only for what happened (the Commodity Futures Trading Commission sued it), but also for what didn’t (the Department of Justice hasn’t filed anything). Plus, the CFTC’s Tech Advisory Committee met last Wednesday.

The Metaverse Is Facing a ‘Cooldown Moment’ Amid Crypto Winter

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2023. Mar. 29. 19:58

The Metaverse Is Facing a ‘Cooldown Moment’ Amid Crypto Winter That isn’t necessarily a bad thing, Cathy Hackl, chief metaverse officer at Journey, said. There are still people building in the ecosystem.

Market Maker DWF Labs Emerges as Top Crypto Investor

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2023. Mar. 29. 19:50

Market Maker DWF Labs Emerges as Top Crypto Investor Managing partner Andrei Grachev discussed the firm’s investment strategy – and continuing risks for the industry.

Coinbase Chief Legal Officer: There’s ‘A Lot to Unpack’ in CFTC’s Filing Against Binance

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2023. Mar. 29. 19:43

Coinbase Chief Legal Officer: There’s ‘A Lot to Unpack’ in CFTC’s Filing Against Binance Paul Grewal says it’s clear the agency is undertaking a great effort to understand what is happening at the largest crypto exchange by trading volume.

Top U.S. Treasury Official Says Crypto Had No ‘Direct Role’ In Bank Failures

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2023. Mar. 29. 19:19

Top U.S. Treasury Official Says Crypto Had No ‘Direct Role’ In Bank Failures Nellie Liang, the U.S. Treasury Department's undersecretary for domestic finance, doesn’t believe that the digital assets sector should be blamed for the runs on Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank that led to their quick demise earlier this month.

The Questions That Linger After Do Kwon’s Arrest

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2023. Mar. 29. 17:13

The Questions That Linger After Do Kwon’s Arrest CoinDesk's Chief Insights Columnist David Z. Morris suggests that the Terra founder's attempts to avoid prosecution may have added to his troubles.

Latin American E-Commerce Giant Mercado Libre Expands Crypto Trading to Chile

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2023. Mar. 29. 17:01

Latin American E-Commerce Giant Mercado Libre Expands Crypto Trading to Chile The company launched the service in partnership with Ripio, a regional crypto firm.

The Short-Sightedness of Run-Amok Regulators

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2023. Mar. 29. 16:44

The Short-Sightedness of Run-Amok Regulators Ric Edelman, founder of the Digital Assets Council of Financial Professionals, talks about a key reason why crypto’s future looks bleaker: an apparent effort to cut it off from U.S. banks.

Cryptos Gained in Q1 Despite Weakened Asset Class Perceptions

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2023. Mar. 29. 16:23

Cryptos Gained in Q1 Despite Weakened Asset Class Perceptions Glenn Williams Jr. discusses the confounding first quarter, which delivered massive gains to crypto investors even as the industry’s prospects appeared to worsen.

Bitcoin Miner Stronghold Raises Year-End Hashrate Guidance to 4 EH/s

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2023. Mar. 29. 15:27

Bitcoin Miner Stronghold Raises Year-End Hashrate Guidance to 4 EH/s Fourth-quarter revenue of $23.4 million was driven mainly by selling energy to the power grid rather than crypto mining.

AI-Focused Crypto Protocol Fetch.ai Raises $40M to Deploy Decentralized Machine Learning

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2023. Mar. 29. 15:00

AI-Focused Crypto Protocol Fetch.ai Raises $40M to Deploy Decentralized Machine Learning The $40 million funding marks yet another investment by market maker DWF Labs, its fifth this month.

Crypto Exchange Beaxy Shut Down After SEC Lawsuit

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2023. Mar. 29. 14:30

Crypto Exchange Beaxy Shut Down After SEC Lawsuit Crypto platform Beaxy has officially closed its doors as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged the company and its founder Artak Hamazaspyan with operating an unregistered exchange and brokerage, the agency said.

Open Interest in XRP Surges to $800M as Crypto Traders Hope Ripple-SEC Verdict Will Bring 'Alt Season'

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2023. Mar. 29. 13:33

Open Interest in XRP Surges to $800M as Crypto Traders Hope Ripple-SEC Verdict Will Bring 'Alt Season' If the court rules that XRP is a security, it would mean the same for other alternative cryptocurrencies (altcoins) and subject them to stringent supervision. The market, however, expects Ripple to win after CFTC on Monday classified bitcoin as commodity.

Dragonfly Leads $6.5M Round for Aptos Protocol Econia Labs

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2023. Mar. 29. 13:28

Dragonfly Leads $6.5M Round for Aptos Protocol Econia Labs The startup offers an order book protocol for decentralized finance (DeFi) in the Aptos ecosystem.

Investment DAO Hydra Ventures Raises $10M to Fund Other DAOs

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2023. Mar. 29. 13:00

Investment DAO Hydra Ventures Raises $10M to Fund Other DAOs Web3 investors such as 1kx, ConsenSys, Collab+Currency, Wicklow Capital and Seed Club were among firms joining the investment round.

IOTA Releases Shimmer Public Test Chain Ahead of Native Ethereum Virtual Machine Launch

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2023. Mar. 29. 12:51

IOTA Releases Shimmer Public Test Chain Ahead of Native Ethereum Virtual Machine Launch The public testnet will help developers improve the resilience, performance, and security of ShimmerEVM.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin, Up 70% This Year, Rebounds Past $28K

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2023. Mar. 29. 12:26

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin, Up 70% This Year, Rebounds Past $28K The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for March 29, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

UK NFT Dropped Over Lack of Demand, Finance Minister Hunt Says

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2023. Mar. 29. 12:23

UK NFT Dropped Over Lack of Demand, Finance Minister Hunt Says The Royal Mint in 2022 had been tasked by the government with creating a project in what was then the red-hot space.

Do Kwon Extradition Sought by U.S., South Korea, Montenegro Justice Minister Says

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2023. Mar. 29. 11:53

Do Kwon Extradition Sought by U.S., South Korea, Montenegro Justice Minister Says Marko Kovac said the Terraform Lab founder's extradition proceedings would follow a criminal case for ID document forgery

Keep Goerli Ether Alive as Ethereum Canary Network, DAO Argues

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2023. Mar. 29. 11:28

Keep Goerli Ether Alive as Ethereum Canary Network, DAO Argues Much of the testing of Ethereum’s major upgrades, such as the Merge, have been conducted on Goerli.

Arbitrum Shows Just How Messy (and Tricky) Crypto Airdrops Can Be

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2023. Mar. 29. 11:00

Arbitrum Shows Just How Messy (and Tricky) Crypto Airdrops Can Be Bugs, server crashes and scammers continue to plague crypto airdrops. Will regulatory pressures be next?

Algorand Aims to Help Developers Transition to Web3 With AlgoKit

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2023. Mar. 29. 11:00

Algorand Aims to Help Developers Transition to Web3 With AlgoKit The tool suite was designed to be an easy onramp for web2 developers transitioning to web3 and developers from other chains who want to test out Algorand.

DeFi Platform Lido to Cease Staking on Polkadot, Kusama in August

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2023. Mar. 29. 10:56

DeFi Platform Lido to Cease Staking on Polkadot, Kusama in August Decentralized finance staking service Lido has passed a governance vote to sunset its staking program with Polkadot and Kusama.

British Virgin Islands Court Orders 3AC Founders to Attend Examination on May 22

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2023. Mar. 29. 10:17

British Virgin Islands Court Orders 3AC Founders to Attend Examination on May 22 The 3AC founders will be found in contempt of court if they fail to reply to the order.

Consider DLT Use When Judging Money Laundering Risks, EBA Advises Supervisors

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2023. Mar. 29. 10:04

Consider DLT Use When Judging Money Laundering Risks, EBA Advises Supervisors Draft guidance from the EU banking watchdog picks out crypto technology for scrutiny and proposes vetting procedures for senior staff.

European Banking Regulator Calls Attention to Digital Ledger Technology

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2023. Mar. 29. 10:04

European Banking Regulator Calls Attention to Digital Ledger Technology Draft guidance from the EU banking watchdog picks out crypto technology for scrutiny and proposes vetting procedures for senior staff.

Bitcoin Heads for Best Quarter in Two Years, Outperforms Ether, Gold, Nasdaq

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2023. Mar. 29. 09:30

Bitcoin Heads for Best Quarter in Two Years, Outperforms Ether, Gold, Nasdaq One observer said poor order book depth is primarily responsible for bitcoin's rally, while others pointed to the cryptocurrency's sound money appeal and Fed pivot speculation as bigger catalysts.

Bitcoin Heads for Best Quarter in 2 Years, Outperforms Ether, Gold, Nasdaq

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2023. Mar. 29. 09:30

Bitcoin Heads for Best Quarter in 2 Years, Outperforms Ether, Gold, Nasdaq One observer said poor order book depth is primarily responsible for bitcoin's rally, while others pointed to the cryptocurrency's sound money appeal and Fed pivot speculation as bigger catalysts.

What the Bank of England’s Stablecoins Regime Could Look Like

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2023. Mar. 29. 09:21

What the Bank of England’s Stablecoins Regime Could Look Like The Bank of England's upcoming crypto regime would try to ensure that funds are returned to customers when certain crypto firms enter a crisis.

Bitcoin Regains $28K; XRP Surges for a Second Day

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2023. Mar. 29. 07:58

Bitcoin Regains $28K; XRP Surges for a Second Day XRP led gains in major tokens on positive sentiment, but might face a sell-off in coming days.

Binance’s On-Chain Balance Stands at $64B, Nansen Data Shows

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2023. Mar. 29. 07:52

Binance’s On-Chain Balance Stands at $64B, Nansen Data Shows Tether (USDT), bitcoin (BTC), ether (ETH), binance usd (BUSD) and bnb coin (BNB) make up around 81% of Binance’s total balance.

FTX’s $45M Sequoia Sale Cleared, as Embed Divestment Delayed

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2023. Mar. 29. 07:41

FTX’s $45M Sequoia Sale Cleared, as Embed Divestment Delayed A Delaware bankruptcy judge approved the sale of the bankrupt company’s assets to Abu Dhabi’s investment arm.

FTX’s $45M Sequoia Sale Cleared, as Embed Divestment Is Delayed

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2023. Mar. 29. 07:41

FTX’s $45M Sequoia Sale Cleared, as Embed Divestment Is Delayed A Delaware bankruptcy judge approved the sale of the bankrupt company’s assets to Abu Dhabi’s investment arm.

Safemoon LP Exploited for $8.9M; SFM Tokens Remain ‘Safe,' CEO Says

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2023. Mar. 29. 05:58

Safemoon LP Exploited for $8.9M; SFM Tokens Remain ‘Safe,' CEO Says A publicly-available token burn function in the contract allowed attackers to manipulate the protocol, some said.

The Algorand Foundation Branches Out to India

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2023. Mar. 29. 05:30

The Algorand Foundation Branches Out to India Blockchain protocol Algorand (ALGO) has entered the world’s most populous country, India, with a project that aims to support the nation’s transformation from the back office of the Web2 world to the innovation hub of the Web3 world.

The Liability of DAOs and Their Founders Has Been Put to the Test in Court

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2023. Mar. 29. 04:31

The Liability of DAOs and Their Founders Has Been Put to the Test in Court Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) are beginning to look like general partnerships in the eyes of U.S. courts.

First Mover Asia: Will CFTC's Action Against Binance Benefit Crypto’s Asia Narrative?

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2023. Mar. 29. 01:48

First Mover Asia: Will CFTC's Action Against Binance Benefit Crypto’s Asia Narrative? Bitcoin is flat, but ether is up, on potentially favorable comments by the CFTC before Congress.

FDIC Gives Deadline Next Week for Crypto Depositors Stranded by Signature Failure

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2023. Mar. 28. 22:07

FDIC Gives Deadline Next Week for Crypto Depositors Stranded by Signature Failure The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) is trying to hurry the stranded crypto customers out the door of the temporary entity that holds the assets of the former Signature Bank, asking them to cash out by next week – whether they have a new bank or not.

FDIC Gives Deadline of Next Week for Crypto Depositors Stranded by Signature Failure

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2023. Mar. 28. 22:07

FDIC Gives Deadline of Next Week for Crypto Depositors Stranded by Signature Failure The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) is trying to hurry the stranded crypto customers out the door of the temporary entity that holds the assets of the former Signature Bank, asking them to cash out by next week – whether they have a new bank or not.

Canada to Ask Pension Funds to Disclose Crypto Exposure

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2023. Mar. 28. 21:50

Canada to Ask Pension Funds to Disclose Crypto Exposure The budget for 2023 also includes that OSFI will consult federally regulated financial institutions on guidelines for publicly disclosing their exposure to crypto-assets.

NFT Collection Y00ts Makes Anticipated Move From Solana to Polygon

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2023. Mar. 28. 21:36

NFT Collection Y00ts Makes Anticipated Move From Solana to Polygon The popular project, which launched in September 2022, is using a cross-chain bridge to bring its 15,000-edition generative art collection to Polygon.

Bitcoin Layer 2 Stacks' Token a Top Performer in March

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2023. Mar. 28. 21:20

Bitcoin Layer 2 Stacks' Token a Top Performer in March STX has gained 23% in March and is up 350% over the past year.

Crypto’s Unfulfilled Dreams Get a Tailwind From U.S. Crackdown on Binance, Coinbase

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2023. Mar. 28. 20:35

Crypto’s Unfulfilled Dreams Get a Tailwind From U.S. Crackdown on Binance, Coinbase The crypto revolution was supposed to make finance more decentralized, but much of the industry is centralized. Regulatory pressure could change that.

Ethereum Staking Provider Lido to Incorporate NFTs Into Unstaking Process

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2023. Mar. 28. 20:26

Ethereum Staking Provider Lido to Incorporate NFTs Into Unstaking Process Users will receive a transferable non-fungible token representing their request withdrawal for their staked ether.

Zebedee Debuts Global Payment Service Powered by Bitcoin’s Lightning Network

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2023. Mar. 28. 19:56

Zebedee Debuts Global Payment Service Powered by Bitcoin’s Lightning Network The service is currently available in the U.S., UK, EU, Brazil and the Philippines, but Zebedee plans on expanding the service to accommodate “all countries and currencies across the world.”

Bitcoin Seesaws Around $27K as Investors Digest Binance-CFTC Lawsuit

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2023. Mar. 28. 19:53

Bitcoin Seesaws Around $27K as Investors Digest Binance-CFTC Lawsuit The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization has changed hands within a narrow range over the past 24 hours following the CFTC’s filing against Binance and its CEO, Changpeng Zhao.

Chicago-Based Radix Trading Is One of Three Quant Firms in Binance Suit: WSJ

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2023. Mar. 28. 19:44

Chicago-Based Radix Trading Is One of Three Quant Firms in Binance Suit: WSJ The CFTC's lawsuit against Binance and CEO Changpeng Zhao noted at least three U.S.-based quantitative firms that were active on the exchange.

U.S. CFTC Chief Behnam Reinforces View of Ether as Commodity

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2023. Mar. 28. 19:25

U.S. CFTC Chief Behnam Reinforces View of Ether as Commodity With the ink still drying on its Binance action, U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Rostin Behnam reiterated Tuesday that he believes ether is a commodity – a potentially controversial assertion that seems to counter what his counterpart at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has contended.

Former CFTC Chairman: Regulator's Lawsuit Against Binance 'Is a Big Deal'

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2023. Mar. 28. 18:47

Former CFTC Chairman: Regulator's Lawsuit Against Binance 'Is a Big Deal' “This is a big deal,” Timothy Massad told CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” regarding the agency’s action against the largest crypto exchange in the world.

UK Crypto Promotions Laws Hoped to Be in Place by Late 2023

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2023. Mar. 28. 17:01

UK Crypto Promotions Laws Hoped to Be in Place by Late 2023 The Financial Services and Markets Act amendment, which would enable the new rules, will soon be discussed in Parliament.

Fear and Greed Index Pulls Back After Hitting 'Greediest' Level Since Late 2021

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2023. Mar. 28. 16:28

Fear and Greed Index Pulls Back After Hitting 'Greediest' Level Since Late 2021 The index, which measures the current sentiment in the crypto market, reached its highest point since 2021 last week hitting a rating of 68.

Staking Protocol EigenLayer Raises $50M Amid Crypto Winter

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2023. Mar. 28. 16:00

Staking Protocol EigenLayer Raises $50M Amid Crypto Winter Blockchain Capital led the round for the solution that allows Ethereum stakers to reuse those tokens.

Kraken Lands Sponsorship Deal With Williams Racing Despite U.S. Regulatory Crackdown

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2023. Mar. 28. 15:00

Kraken Lands Sponsorship Deal With Williams Racing Despite U.S. Regulatory Crackdown Formula 1 team Williams Racing signed U.S. crypto exchange Kraken as a sponsor after losing one of its most prominent drivers, Nicholas Latifi, who reportedly earned the team a large amount of sponsorship fees.

Paradigm Leads $7M Round for Optimism-Based Startup Conduit

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2023. Mar. 28. 15:00

Paradigm Leads $7M Round for Optimism-Based Startup Conduit The newly announced startup will help developers launch Optimism-based applications.

North Korea Hackers Likely Exploit Cloud Mining to Launder Stolen Crypto, Research Shows

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2023. Mar. 28. 15:00

North Korea Hackers Likely Exploit Cloud Mining to Launder Stolen Crypto, Research Shows The APT43 group steals crypto to fund operations and launders it through cloud mining services.

Crypto Banking Rules Could Be Modified If Market Reacts, Basel Committee Chair Says

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2023. Mar. 28. 14:57

Crypto Banking Rules Could Be Modified If Market Reacts, Basel Committee Chair Says Controversial rules unveiled last year would discourage banks from holding assets such as bitcoin that are deemed risky

Binance Case is Clear Evasion of Law Says CFTC Chair Behnam

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2023. Mar. 28. 14:46

Binance Case is Clear Evasion of Law Says CFTC Chair Behnam The CFTC on Monday filed suit against the crypto exchange and its CEO Changpeng Zhao.

Binance Case Is Clear Evasion of Law, Says CFTC Chair Behnam

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2023. Mar. 28. 14:46

Binance Case Is Clear Evasion of Law, Says CFTC Chair Behnam The CFTC on Monday filed suit against the crypto exchange and its CEO Changpeng Zhao.

Crypto Exchange Mango Markets Considers Raising Interest Rates for Popular Tokens

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2023. Mar. 28. 14:14

Crypto Exchange Mango Markets Considers Raising Interest Rates for Popular Tokens Only the pool for borrowing and lending SOL tokens would be impacted by the proposed changes.

ConsenSys Launches zkEVM Public Testnet, Renames It ‘Linea’

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2023. Mar. 28. 14:10

ConsenSys Launches zkEVM Public Testnet, Renames It ‘Linea’ The release comes in the days after competitors, Polygon and Matter Labs, came out with their own zkEVMs.

AllianceBlock Strikes Deal With Crunchbase to Bring Traditional Business Data to DeFi

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2023. Mar. 28. 13:00

AllianceBlock Strikes Deal With Crunchbase to Bring Traditional Business Data to DeFi AllianceBlock, a blockchain-agnostic platform, has signed a deal with business data provider Crunchbase to import traditional finance data into the DeFi ecosystem.

Zero Hash Taps Former Stripe, Coinbase Exec as President and COO

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2023. Mar. 28. 13:00

Zero Hash Taps Former Stripe, Coinbase Exec as President and COO Cyril Mathew previously led business development teams at Stripe and Coinbase.

Binance's BUSD Stablecoin Sees $500M Outflows After CFTC Lawsuit

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2023. Mar. 28. 12:27

Binance's BUSD Stablecoin Sees $500M Outflows After CFTC Lawsuit Some analysts say Binance’s recent decision to include other stablecoins in its zero-fee trading program could have contributed to lesser dependence on BUSD.

Binance's BUSD Stablecoin Suffers $500M Outflows After CFTC Lawsuit

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2023. Mar. 28. 12:27

Binance's BUSD Stablecoin Suffers $500M Outflows After CFTC Lawsuit Some analysts say Binance’s recent decision to include other stablecoins in its zero-fee trading program could have contributed to lesser dependence on BUSD.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Drops on CFTC’s Suit vs. Binance

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2023. Mar. 28. 12:24

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Drops on CFTC’s Suit vs. Binance The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for March 28, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

EU Lawmakers Vote in Favor of Payment Limits on Anonymous Crypto Wallets

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2023. Mar. 28. 11:58

EU Lawmakers Vote in Favor of Payment Limits on Anonymous Crypto Wallets Crypto rules form part of a money-laundering overhaul supported by the European Parliament Committees

CFTC-Binance Lawsuit Could Worsen Crypto Market Liquidity, Pull Bitcoin Down to $25K: Observers

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2023. Mar. 28. 10:48

CFTC-Binance Lawsuit Could Worsen Crypto Market Liquidity, Pull Bitcoin Down to $25K: Observers Low liquidity means wave of buy or sell orders can have an outsized impact on bitcoin's market price.

Newly Formed ZeroSync Association Brings Zero-Knowledge Proofs to Bitcoin

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2023. Mar. 28. 10:00

Newly Formed ZeroSync Association Brings Zero-Knowledge Proofs to Bitcoin The association has received sponsorship from crypto investment firm Geometry Research and StarkWare Industries – the software company behind StarkNet, a layer 2 Ethereum zero-knowledge rollup scaling solution.

EU Money Laundering Law Won’t Prevent Crypto Payments, Lead Lawmaker Says

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2023. Mar. 28. 08:53

EU Money Laundering Law Won’t Prevent Crypto Payments, Lead Lawmaker Says The new legislation, which will be put to vote on Tuesday, is set to impose new restrictions on transactions from self-hosted wallets.

Sam Bankman-Fried's Lawyers, Prosecutors Agree on Proposed Bail Conditions

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2023. Mar. 28. 08:31

Sam Bankman-Fried's Lawyers, Prosecutors Agree on Proposed Bail Conditions The FTX founder will be given a new phone without internet access and a laptop with limited functionality.

EOS Ethereum Virtual Machine Testnet Goes Live Ahead of April Mainnet Deployment

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2023. Mar. 28. 08:08

EOS Ethereum Virtual Machine Testnet Goes Live Ahead of April Mainnet Deployment The network is the final testnet before a mainnet deployment in April as part of a broader revival plan for EOS.

CFTC Could Force Binance to Cease U.S. Operations as Part of Settlement: Bernstein

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2023. Mar. 28. 07:43

CFTC Could Force Binance to Cease U.S. Operations as Part of Settlement: Bernstein The crypto exchange will look to safeguard its dominant international business, which is its cash cow, the report said.

Hacker Behind $200M Euler Attack Apologizes, Returns Millions in Ether, Dai to Protocol

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2023. Mar. 28. 07:42

Hacker Behind $200M Euler Attack Apologizes, Returns Millions in Ether, Dai to Protocol The attacker sent over 7,000 ether to Euler Tuesday and seemingly apologized for their actions in a transaction message.

XRP Surges to Five-Month High as Some Point to Bitcoin Commodities Mention

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2023. Mar. 28. 06:58

XRP Surges to Five-Month High as Some Point to Bitcoin Commodities Mention The U.S. Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) accuses XRP of being an unregistered security in a court case that’s expected to be completed soon.

Disney Lays Off Metaverse Team: WSJ

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2023. Mar. 28. 05:32

Disney Lays Off Metaverse Team: WSJ Fifty people have lost their jobs as Disney disbands its next-generation storytelling and consumer experiences unit as part a company-wide staff reduction.

Disney Lays Off Metaverse Team: Report

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2023. Mar. 28. 05:32

Disney Lays Off Metaverse Team: Report Fifty people have lost their jobs as Disney disbands its next-generation storytelling and consumer experiences unit as part a company-wide staff reduction.

First Mover Asia: China’s State-Owned Banks Are Soliciting Hong Kong Crypto Business, but Opening an Account Is Hard

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2023. Mar. 28. 02:09

First Mover Asia: China’s State-Owned Banks Are Soliciting Hong Kong Crypto Business, but Opening an Account Is Hard Are bitcoin traders shrugging off the CFTC's action against Binance? Or is there just not enough liquidity to go around?

Binance CEO Zhao Calls CFTC Suit an ‘Incomplete Recitation of Facts’

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2023. Mar. 28. 00:06

Binance CEO Zhao Calls CFTC Suit an ‘Incomplete Recitation of Facts’ In a blog post, Changpeng Zhao wrote that the company did not agree with “the characterization of many of the issues, and touted the exchange’s compliance technology. He also wrote that he had only two Binance accounts.

Judge Puts Voyager Sale to Binance.US on Hold Pending Government Appeal

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2023. Mar. 27. 23:51

Judge Puts Voyager Sale to Binance.US on Hold Pending Government Appeal A federal judge paused Voyager's efforts to sell its assets to Binance.US in response to the U.S. government's filing for an emergency stay.

UK Treasury Cancels Plans for Government-Backed NFT

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2023. Mar. 27. 22:02

UK Treasury Cancels Plans for Government-Backed NFT Initially proposed in April 2022, the Royal Mint's plans for an NFT are not moving forward “at this time” but the proposal will remain under review.

Bankrupt Crypto Lender BlockFi to Refund More Than $100K to California Clients

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2023. Mar. 27. 20:40

Bankrupt Crypto Lender BlockFi to Refund More Than $100K to California Clients The company will distribute more than $100,000 in loan repayment refunds through its servicer to former clients, pending bankruptcy court approval.

Bitcoin Sinks Below $27K After CFTC Files Suit Against Binance

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2023. Mar. 27. 20:10

Bitcoin Sinks Below $27K After CFTC Files Suit Against Binance BTC dropped to the lowest level since March 17 after the agency sued the crypto exchange for alleged regulatory violations. Binance Coin (BNB)’s price declined by 5%.

Former CFTC Chair Giancarlo: A Privacy-Protecting U.S. CBDC Could ‘Take Over the World’

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2023. Mar. 27. 19:28

Former CFTC Chair Giancarlo: A Privacy-Protecting U.S. CBDC Could ‘Take Over the World’ If the U.S. were to design a digital dollar that protects the privacy of its users and is free of surveillance tools, it could reach mass adoption, the Digital Dollar Project co-founder said.

Twitter Suspends Official Arbitrum Account

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2023. Mar. 27. 19:12

Twitter Suspends Official Arbitrum Account Twitter’s reasoning remained unclear at press time.

Twitter Briefly Suspends Official Arbitrum Account

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2023. Mar. 27. 19:12

Twitter Briefly Suspends Official Arbitrum Account Twitter’s reasoning remained unclear at press time.

Binance Depositors Flee Following CFTC Charges, On-Chain Data Shows

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2023. Mar. 27. 18:50

Binance Depositors Flee Following CFTC Charges, On-Chain Data Shows Crypto users have withdrawn roughly $400 million on Ethereum from Binance in the past 24 hours, while Paxos, issuer of the Binance USD, has burned more than $155 million BUSD in the past four hours.

U.S. Bank Regulators Investigating Leaders of the Failed Tech Banks

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2023. Mar. 27. 18:46

U.S. Bank Regulators Investigating Leaders of the Failed Tech Banks The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. is investigating the actions of the leaders of Signature Bank and Silicon Valley Bank to hold them accountable for their collapses, said Chairman Martin Gruenberg, who detailed their mismanagement and dangerous business concentrations – especially in digital assets at Signature – in testimony prepared for a U.S. Senate hearing.

US Crypto Firms Eye Overseas Move Amid Regulatory Uncertainty

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2023. Mar. 27. 18:06

US Crypto Firms Eye Overseas Move Amid Regulatory Uncertainty Citing an ongoing regulatory crackdown, crypto companies are considering shifting to more favorable jurisdictions. Jeff Wilser reports.

Lending Platform MakerDAO Approves ‘Constitution,’ Moves Forward With ‘Endgame’ Plan

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2023. Mar. 27. 17:34

Lending Platform MakerDAO Approves ‘Constitution,’ Moves Forward With ‘Endgame’ Plan The approved proposal aims to set a new foundation for the largest decentralized lending protocol’s major restructuring called “Endgame.”

Binance's Bitcoin Trading Volume Hits Lowest Level in 8 Months Following Termination of Zero-Fee Trading

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2023. Mar. 27. 16:53

Binance's Bitcoin Trading Volume Hits Lowest Level in 8 Months Following Termination of Zero-Fee Trading Zero-fee trade volume accounted for 66% of Binance’s trading volume in mid March prior to the decision to eliminate the zero-fee promotion.

Illia Polosukhin: Building Near's Blockchain, Embedding AI

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2023. Mar. 27. 15:41

Illia Polosukhin: Building Near's Blockchain, Embedding AI NEAR's cofounder, a speaker at CoinDesk’s Consensus festival, is taking on Ethereum and he already boasts 25 million accounts and 446,000 daily transactions.

Crypto-Related Stocks Drop Alongside Bitcoin on CFTC Binance Suit

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2023. Mar. 27. 15:38

Crypto-Related Stocks Drop Alongside Bitcoin on CFTC Binance Suit Shares of rival crypto exchange Coinbase fell by the most since Wednesday.

CFTC Sues Binance, CZ Over 'Willful Evasion' of U.S. Laws, Unregistered Crypto Derivatives Products

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2023. Mar. 27. 15:05

CFTC Sues Binance, CZ Over 'Willful Evasion' of U.S. Laws, Unregistered Crypto Derivatives Products Crypto exchange Binance and its CEO Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao has been sued by the Commodity and Futures Trade Commission (CFTC).

CFTC Sues Binance, CEO Zhao Over 'Willful Evasion' of U.S. Laws, Unregistered Crypto Derivatives Products

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2023. Mar. 27. 15:05

CFTC Sues Binance, CEO Zhao Over 'Willful Evasion' of U.S. Laws, Unregistered Crypto Derivatives Products The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) sued crypto exchange Binance and founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao Monday on allegations the company knowingly offered unregistered crypto derivatives products in the U.S. against federal law. The lawsuit alleges Binance operated a derivatives trading operation in the U.S., offering trades for cryptocurrencies including bitcoin (BTC), ether (ETH), litecoin (LTC), tether (USDT) and Binance USD (BUSD), which the suit referred to as commodities. The suit also alleged that the company, under CZ’s leadership, directed its employees to spoof their locations through the use of virtual private networks.

Binance, CEO Zhao Sued by CFTC Over 'Willful Evasion' of U.S. Laws, Unregistered Crypto Derivatives Products

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2023. Mar. 27. 15:05

Binance, CEO Zhao Sued by CFTC Over 'Willful Evasion' of U.S. Laws, Unregistered Crypto Derivatives Products The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) sued crypto exchange Binance and founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao Monday on allegations the company knowingly offered unregistered crypto derivatives products in the U.S. against federal law. The lawsuit alleges Binance operated a derivatives trading operation in the U.S., offering trades for cryptocurrencies including bitcoin (BTC), ether (ETH), litecoin (LTC), tether (USDT) and Binance USD (BUSD), which the suit referred to as commodities. The suit also alleged that the company, under CZ’s leadership, directed its employees to spoof their locations through the use of virtual private networks.

Gucci and Yuga Labs Are Bringing High Fashion to the Otherside

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2023. Mar. 27. 14:45

Gucci and Yuga Labs Are Bringing High Fashion to the Otherside The luxury fashion brand said on Twitter Monday that it’s teaming up with Yuga Labs, “blurring the boundaries between the physical and digital.”

EU Lawmakers to Vote on Limited Ban on Self-Hosted Crypto Payments

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2023. Mar. 27. 14:41

EU Lawmakers to Vote on Limited Ban on Self-Hosted Crypto Payments Anti-money laundering plans have slightly liberalized but are set to bring NFT platforms into the regulatory fold

Polygon zkEVM Mainnet Beta Goes Live; Ethereum’s Buterin Sends First Transaction

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2023. Mar. 27. 14:00

Polygon zkEVM Mainnet Beta Goes Live; Ethereum’s Buterin Sends First Transaction The release of Polygon’s zkEVM comes just days after competitor Matter Labs released its own zkEVM, zkSync Era.

Wassies NFT Prices Surge as Crypto Twitter Lore-Themed Hotel Opens in Singapore

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2023. Mar. 27. 13:07

Wassies NFT Prices Surge as Crypto Twitter Lore-Themed Hotel Opens in Singapore A room at the Wassie-themed hotel goes for $129 a night as of Monday.

Franklin Templeton Sees Web3 Driving Next Wave of Tech Innovations

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2023. Mar. 27. 13:00

Franklin Templeton Sees Web3 Driving Next Wave of Tech Innovations In a new report, the asset management giant outlines tech-driven megatrends that are shaping society, including decentralization.

MicroStrategy Pays Off Silvergate Loan, Buys More Bitcoin

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2023. Mar. 27. 12:25

MicroStrategy Pays Off Silvergate Loan, Buys More Bitcoin The company in March 2022 had borrowed $205 million from Silvergate Bank.

First Mover Americas: First Citizens Scoops Up Big Chunks of Silicon Valley Bank

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2023. Mar. 27. 12:20

First Mover Americas: First Citizens Scoops Up Big Chunks of Silicon Valley Bank The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for March 27, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Bitcoin Has Benefited From U.S. Dollar Liquidity to Support Banks: Morgan Stanley

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2023. Mar. 27. 11:19

Bitcoin Has Benefited From U.S. Dollar Liquidity to Support Banks: Morgan Stanley Traders on Binance now set the daily price for BTC with the crypto exchange’s share of trading volume reaching 80%, the report said.

G-7 Will Push for Tighter Global Crypto Regulations: Kyodo

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2023. Mar. 27. 11:13

G-7 Will Push for Tighter Global Crypto Regulations: Kyodo Discussions on a global framework will speed up ahead of a May meeting of finance ministers and central bankers.

FTX Bankruptcy Estate Consolidates Arbitrum Airdrop Tokens Into Single Wallet

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2023. Mar. 27. 10:55

FTX Bankruptcy Estate Consolidates Arbitrum Airdrop Tokens Into Single Wallet A wallet controlled by the FTX bankruptcy estate has received tranches of the Arbitrum airdrop from several wallets linked to Alameda Research, on-chain data shows.

EU Smart Contract Regulations Included in Council’s Data Act Draft

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2023. Mar. 27. 10:26

EU Smart Contract Regulations Included in Council’s Data Act Draft Some worry the text, a version of which was already agreed on by the European Parliament, will prove impossible to meet for most smart contracts.

Crypto Lender Kokomo's Developers Use Wrapped Bitcoin for $4M ‘Exit Scam’

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2023. Mar. 27. 07:20

Crypto Lender Kokomo's Developers Use Wrapped Bitcoin for $4M ‘Exit Scam’ All social media presence was deleted and Kokomo tokens fell 95%.

First Citizens to Buy Silicon Valley Bank's Deposits, Loans in $55.5B Agreement With FDIC

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2023. Mar. 27. 06:20

First Citizens to Buy Silicon Valley Bank's Deposits, Loans in $55.5B Agreement With FDIC Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation says the 17 former branches of Silicon Valley Bank will re-open as First Citizens Bank & Trust Company on Monday, March 27.

First Citizens Buys Silicon Valley Bank, Assuming $72B in Loans, $56B in Deposits

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2023. Mar. 27. 06:20

First Citizens Buys Silicon Valley Bank, Assuming $72B in Loans, $56B in Deposits The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. also acquired equity appreciation rights in the parent of First Citizens Bank, which is potentially worth up to $500 million.

First Citizens to Buy Much of Silicon Valley Bank, Assuming $72B in Loans, $56B in Deposits

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2023. Mar. 27. 06:20

First Citizens to Buy Much of Silicon Valley Bank, Assuming $72B in Loans, $56B in Deposits The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. also acquired equity appreciation rights in the parent of First Citizens Bank, which is potentially worth up to $500 million.

First Citizens to Buy Silicon Valley Bank: Bloomberg

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2023. Mar. 27. 05:37

First Citizens to Buy Silicon Valley Bank: Bloomberg Raleigh, N.C.-based First Citizens is the 30th largest bank in the U.S., with $109 billion in assets, and recently completed an acquisition of New York-based commercial lender CIT.

ARK Invest Scoops Up Coinbase, Block Shares for Second Straight Day

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2023. Mar. 27. 03:07

ARK Invest Scoops Up Coinbase, Block Shares for Second Straight Day Cathy Wood's fund bought COIN and SQ on Thursday and Friday last week after Coinbase tumbled on getting hit with a Wells Notice and Block took a hit following a short-seller's report.

First Citizens Nearing Deal for Silicon Valley Bank: Bloomberg

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2023. Mar. 27. 02:52

First Citizens Nearing Deal for Silicon Valley Bank: Bloomberg Raleigh, N.C.-based First Citizens is the 30th largest bank in the U.S., with $109 billion in assets, and recently completed an acquisition of New York-based commercial lender CIT.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Is Ready for a Consolidation Phase

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2023. Mar. 27. 01:21

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Is Ready for a Consolidation Phase ALSO: Sam Reynolds writes that decentralized derivatives platforms are having a liquidity problem. The shortage may stem from crypto traders current caution, but at least one analyst is optimistic that the situation will change.

Where the U.S. Government Went Wrong in Regulating Crypto

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2023. Mar. 26. 10:45

Where the U.S. Government Went Wrong in Regulating Crypto Former public policy attorney Keiko Yoshino writes about why she started paying attention to crypto, particularly the regulatory missteps.

Bitcoin Was a Winner During the U.S. Banking Crisis, but Illiquidity Prevents It From Being a USD Hedge

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2023. Mar. 25. 10:45

Bitcoin Was a Winner During the U.S. Banking Crisis, but Illiquidity Prevents It From Being a USD Hedge While capital flowed into bitcoin amid a period of uncertainty, the cryptocurrency’s fractured liquidity arguably played the largest role in its surge.

The UK Has Created Crypto Banking Problems

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2023. Mar. 25. 08:00

The UK Has Created Crypto Banking Problems U.K. lobbying groups and lawmakers have been complaining that crypto clients can’t find a bank and are faced with restrictions, so they are calling the government to act.

Crypto Pundits Romance the Hyperinflation and Dollar Death Narrative. Is It a Real Scare?

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2023. Mar. 24. 22:45

Crypto Pundits Romance the Hyperinflation and Dollar Death Narrative. Is It a Real Scare? Coinbase's former CTO, among others, has predicted that bitcoin will reach $1 million as the dollar fades, but these doomsayers are ignoring other historical precedents.

Amazon's NFT Plans Teased in a Receipt Mailed Friday Afternoon

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2023. Mar. 24. 22:09

Amazon's NFT Plans Teased in a Receipt Mailed Friday Afternoon In an email to CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De, Amazon appeared to confirm that digital tokens, an NFT gallery and resale opportunities are coming to the site.

NFTX DAO Eyes Treasury Rebalancing After USDC Wobbles

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2023. Mar. 24. 21:34

NFTX DAO Eyes Treasury Rebalancing After USDC Wobbles The decentralized autonomous organization’s token holders are voting to diversify $2 million of its treasury’s assets amid a turbulent crypto market.

Bitcoin Edges Below $28K as Investors Weigh Deutsche Bank Contagion Fears

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2023. Mar. 24. 21:21

Bitcoin Edges Below $28K as Investors Weigh Deutsche Bank Contagion Fears But the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization is still up about 16% in March. Ether dropped below $1,800.

Magic Eden Forms Web3 Games Collective With Leading Publishers, Communities

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2023. Mar. 24. 19:22

Magic Eden Forms Web3 Games Collective With Leading Publishers, Communities The NFT marketplace has teamed up with Yield Guild Games, Game7 and Fenix Games to bring Web3 games mainstream.

Bitcoin From Defunct BTC-e on the Move Again: Report

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2023. Mar. 24. 19:00

Bitcoin From Defunct BTC-e on the Move Again: Report Someone is trying to cash out bitcoin from an exchange that has been inactive since the U.S. shut it down in 2017.

Eversheds Sutherland Files for Property Rights Over FTX.com Customer Assets

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2023. Mar. 24. 18:24

Eversheds Sutherland Files for Property Rights Over FTX.com Customer Assets Lawyers asked the court for an early stage summary judgment, to ring-fence FTX assets frozen in the accounts of non-U.S. customers.

Federal Reserve Says Custodia’s Crypto-Focused Business Model Is ‘Inconsistent’ With Approval

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2023. Mar. 24. 17:42

Federal Reserve Says Custodia’s Crypto-Focused Business Model Is ‘Inconsistent’ With Approval The Federal Reserve Board argued that Custodia Bank’s proposed business model was “inconsistent” with approval in an order explaining its denial of the Wyoming-based crypto bank’s application for membership.

Federal Reserve Says Custodia’s Plans Would Endanger Itself and the Crypto Industry

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2023. Mar. 24. 17:42

Federal Reserve Says Custodia’s Plans Would Endanger Itself and the Crypto Industry The Federal Reserve Board argued that Custodia Bank’s proposed business model was “inconsistent” with approval in an order explaining its denial of the Wyoming-based crypto bank’s application for membership.

Former SEC Branch Chief Explains Why U.S. Has Jurisdiction in Do Kwon Case

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2023. Mar. 24. 17:35

Former SEC Branch Chief Explains Why U.S. Has Jurisdiction in Do Kwon  Case Lisa Braganca says the Terraform Labs founder and his team knowingly reached out to U.S. investors, despite being based in Singapore.

Regulatory Pressure Did Not Shut Down Privacy Tool, Aztec Founders Say

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2023. Mar. 24. 17:26

Regulatory Pressure Did Not Shut Down Privacy Tool, Aztec Founders Say Despite U.S. efforts to sanction Tornado Cash and other crypto privacy tools, Aztec says it shut down its Ethereum zero-knowledge tools for “commercial” reasons.

Matter Labs Has No Plans for zkSync Era Airdrop, But Crypto Twitter Is Speculating

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2023. Mar. 24. 17:20

Matter Labs Has No Plans for zkSync Era Airdrop, But Crypto Twitter Is Speculating Based on the precedent set by many crypto projects, including this week's example with Arbitrum's airdrop of its ARB token, the speculation over a possible zkSync airdrop isn’t totally unfounded.

Bank Consolidation Threatens Freedom, Makes Case for Bitcoin

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2023. Mar. 24. 17:13

Bank Consolidation Threatens Freedom, Makes Case for Bitcoin The biggest threat from the banking crisis triggered by this month’s collapse of Silicon Valley Bank might not lie in the potential for depositors to lose their savings but in the censorship power that massive banks are now accumulating as customers move their money.

Decentralized Media Via Web3: A Solution to Bias and Trust Issues in News?

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2023. Mar. 24. 16:29

Decentralized Media Via Web3: A Solution to Bias and Trust Issues in News? Ashley Rindsberg – a speaker at CoinDesk's Consensus festival – argues that the New York Times has a track-record of dangerous misreporting. Is "DeMe" the answer to what skews to the media?

U.S. Accounting Board Seeks Crypto Standards Requiring Firms to Report Price Shifts

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2023. Mar. 24. 16:21

U.S. Accounting Board Seeks Crypto Standards Requiring Firms to Report Price Shifts U.S. accounting standards may be overhauled to specifically factor in crypto accounting, establishing a fair-value approach that would demand certain digital assets be measured at what they’d go for in the markets, according to a change proposed this week by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB).

Do You Believe in (Bitcoin) Magic?

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2023. Mar. 24. 16:05

Do You Believe in (Bitcoin) Magic? NFTs continued to grow beyond their humble Ethereum roots this week, with Magic Eden becoming the first major NFT marketplace to offer Bitcoin-based collectibles on its platform. Web3 gaming was also in the spotlight, as Sony filed a patent that could make NFTs transferable between different games and consoles. Meanwhile, blockchains Immutable and Polygon announced a major partnership aimed at making it easier for developers and game studios to jump into Web3.

A Three Arrows Capital Founder Talks About His New Crypto Bankruptcy Exchange

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2023. Mar. 24. 15:53

A Three Arrows Capital Founder Talks About His New Crypto Bankruptcy Exchange Less than a year after Three Arrows Capital imploded along with $2.5 billion of its clients' money, the hedge fund's founders Su Zhu and Kyle Davies are back on the scene with what appears, to their credit, to be an impressive bankruptcy exchange, but is it too soon?

$119M in Stolen Crypto So Far in 2023, NFT Rug Pulls on the Rise: Crystal Blockchain

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2023. Mar. 24. 14:49

$119M in Stolen Crypto So Far in 2023, NFT Rug Pulls on the Rise: Crystal Blockchain DeFi protocols have been hackers’ favorite targets since 2021. Now they’re preying on NFT projects too, a blockchain intelligence firm says.

Do Kwon Charged, Due in Montenegro Court for Extradition Hearing: AFP

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2023. Mar. 24. 14:32

Do Kwon Charged, Due in Montenegro Court for Extradition Hearing: AFP Terraform Labs founder Kwon was arrested in Montenegro on Thursday for document forgery.

Matter Labs Opens zkSync Era to Users, Claiming First in ‘Zero Knowledge’ Tech on Ethereum

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2023. Mar. 24. 14:00

Matter Labs Opens zkSync Era to Users, Claiming First in ‘Zero Knowledge’ Tech on Ethereum      After launching ZkSync Era for developers-only last month, the project took the additional step Friday of opening it to general users. The latest push comes just days ahead of Polygon’s planned rollout on Monday of its own “zero knowledge Ethereum Virtual Machine.”

Here's Why Crypto Traders Should Be Attentive to 'De-Inversion' of Treasury Yield Curve

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2023. Mar. 24. 13:58

Here's Why Crypto Traders Should Be Attentive to 'De-Inversion' of Treasury Yield Curve Treasury curve suggests the widely-anticipated U.S. economic recession is near. Historically, the signal has brought pain to risk assets.

Nasdaq Aiming to Debut Crypto Custody Service by Q2 End: Bloomberg

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2023. Mar. 24. 12:53

Nasdaq Aiming to Debut Crypto Custody Service by Q2 End: Bloomberg Nasdaq announced its intentions last September as it looked to respond to the demand from institutional crypto investors.

Arbitrum Tokens Rack Up $2B in Trading Volume, Analysts Point to Growth Ahead

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2023. Mar. 24. 12:34

Arbitrum Tokens Rack Up $2B in Trading Volume, Analysts Point to Growth Ahead Integration into Arbitrum’s wider DeFi system could provide some new impetus for bullish sentiment for ARB tokens, one exchange executive said.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Clings to $28K as Turbulent Week Draws to Close

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2023. Mar. 24. 12:31

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Clings to $28K as Turbulent Week Draws to Close The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for March 24, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

El Salvador President Bukele to Introduce Bill That Would Eliminate Taxes on Technology Innovations

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2023. Mar. 24. 12:24

El Salvador President Bukele to Introduce Bill That Would Eliminate Taxes on Technology Innovations The bill will strip technology innovations such as software programming, coding, apps and Artificial Intelligence development from tax obligations on income, property, capital gains and import tariffs, Bukele said in the tweet.

NFT Investor Animoca Brands Cuts Target for Metaverse Fund to $800M: Reuters

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2023. Mar. 24. 11:59

NFT Investor Animoca Brands Cuts Target for Metaverse Fund to $800M: Reuters When Animoca initially unveiled its plans for the fund last November, its target was $2 billion. This was then cut in half to $1 billion in January.

Binance Temporarily Halts Spot Trading Citing Bug in 'Matching Engine'

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2023. Mar. 24. 11:45

Binance Temporarily Halts Spot Trading Citing Bug in 'Matching Engine' Bitcoin slightly dipped as Binance spot trading was suspended.

Binance Suffers Two-Hour Spot Market Outage Due to Software Bug

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2023. Mar. 24. 11:45

Binance Suffers Two-Hour Spot Market Outage Due to Software Bug Bitcoin slightly dipped as Binance spot trading was suspended.

Bitcoin Mining Industry Is Well Positioned to Participate in a New Cycle: Bernstein

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2023. Mar. 24. 11:14

Bitcoin Mining Industry Is Well Positioned to Participate in a New Cycle: Bernstein The next main catalyst for the sector is the reward halving in early 2024, the report said.

California Leads the Way as U.S. Federal, State Agencies Consider Blockchain’s Applications: Bank of America

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2023. Mar. 24. 10:21

California Leads the Way as U.S. Federal, State Agencies Consider Blockchain’s Applications: Bank of America The tokenization of vehicle titles could enable fractionalized vehicle ownership, the report said.

Zipmex Acquisition Stumbles as Buyer Misses Payment: Bloomberg

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2023. Mar. 24. 10:10

Zipmex Acquisition Stumbles as Buyer Misses Payment: Bloomberg The payment was due on March 23 and was required to fund working capital.

U.S. Banking Crisis Could Present an Opportunity for Some Crypto Exchanges: JPMorgan

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2023. Mar. 24. 09:27

U.S. Banking Crisis Could Present an Opportunity for Some Crypto Exchanges: JPMorgan Stablecoin trading volumes have increased following the run of bank collapses in the U.S., the report said.

UAE Unveils CBDC Strategy, First Phase to Be Completed by Mid-2024

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2023. Mar. 24. 07:12

UAE Unveils CBDC Strategy, First Phase to Be Completed by Mid-2024     The United Arab Emirates expects to complete the first phase of its central bank digital currency strategy over the next 12 to 15 months.

Arbitrum, Ether Liquidity Providers Earn $500K From ARB Airdrop

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2023. Mar. 24. 07:08

Arbitrum, Ether Liquidity Providers Earn $500K From ARB Airdrop Yields on liquidity pools are paying out as much as 800% annualized as users rush to claim ARB tokens.

ARK Buys the Wells Dip With $17.7 Million COIN Purchase

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2023. Mar. 24. 03:34

ARK Buys the Wells Dip With $17.7 Million COIN Purchase Coinbase shares tumbled 16% Thursday, after the company disclosed late Wednesday it had received a Wells Notice from the Securities and Exchange Commission.

ARK Buys the Wells Dip With $17.7M COIN Purchase

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2023. Mar. 24. 03:34

ARK Buys the Wells Dip With $17.7M COIN Purchase Coinbase shares tumbled 16% Thursday, after the company disclosed late Wednesday it had received a Wells Notice from the Securities and Exchange Commission.

ARK Uses Wells Dip to Stock Up Again on Coinbase Shares, Two Days After Selling

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2023. Mar. 24. 03:34

ARK Uses Wells Dip to Stock Up Again on Coinbase Shares, Two Days After Selling Coinbase shares tumbled 16% Thursday, after the company disclosed late Wednesday it had received a Wells Notice from the Securities and Exchange Commission.

ARK Uses 'Wells Dip' to Stock Up Again on Coinbase Shares, Two Days After Selling

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2023. Mar. 24. 03:34

ARK Uses 'Wells Dip' to Stock Up Again on Coinbase Shares, Two Days After Selling Coinbase shares tumbled 16% Thursday, after the company disclosed late Wednesday it had received a Wells Notice from the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Binance Users in China, Elsewhere, Evade KYC Controls With Help of 'Angels': CNBC

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2023. Mar. 24. 02:35

Binance Users in China, Elsewhere, Evade KYC Controls With Help of 'Angels': CNBC Some Binance employees and volunteers shared tips on forging bank documents, falsifying addresses or hiding the country of origin to get a Binance debit card, CNBC reported, citing Chinese-language chatroom messages it translated.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Regains Momentum as Investors Shrug Off Banking, Fed Concerns

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2023. Mar. 23. 23:52

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Regains Momentum as Investors Shrug Off Banking, Fed Concerns ALSO: CoinDesk's market analyst writes that a decrease in the number of bitcoin addresses with a balance of more than 1,000 bitcoins suggests that large, institutional investors are reluctant to add to their coffers.

Is This Finally an Atomic Bomb From the SEC?

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2023. Mar. 23. 22:24

Is This Finally an Atomic Bomb From the SEC? The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s notice to Coinbase (COIN) that it’s likely to be accused of breaking securities laws could foreshadow an agency effort to break the back of the crypto sector as it now operates, but it also may finally force court rulings that define how the industry can move forward.

DeFi Protocol ROOK ‘Gagged’ From Sharing Roadmap by Clients, CEO Says

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2023. Mar. 23. 22:22

DeFi Protocol ROOK ‘Gagged’ From Sharing Roadmap by Clients, CEO Says “We’re bound by the will of the order flow providers,” the pseudonymous CEO Hazard said on a community governance call.

DeFi Protocol ROOK ‘Gagged’ From Sharing Road Map by Clients, CEO Says

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2023. Mar. 23. 22:22

DeFi Protocol ROOK ‘Gagged’ From Sharing Road Map by Clients, CEO Says “We’re bound by the will of the order flow providers,” the pseudonymous CEO Hazard said on a community governance call.

Do Kwon Now Faces Criminal Fraud Charges From U.S. Prosecutors

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2023. Mar. 23. 21:41

Do Kwon Now Faces Criminal Fraud Charges From U.S. Prosecutors Federal prosecutors in New York charged Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon with fraud hours after he was arrested by police in Montenegro.

After Frenzied Arbitrum Airdrop Day, 37% of Eligible Wallets Still Haven’t Claimed Their ARB

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2023. Mar. 23. 21:23

After Frenzied Arbitrum Airdrop Day, 37% of Eligible Wallets Still Haven’t Claimed Their ARB Arbitrum’s token airdrop started off in a frenzy that broke multiple websites, and yet more than 428 million ARB tokens are left to be claimed.

Bitcoin Holds Steady Above $28K, Ether Rises in Post Rate Hike Rally

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2023. Mar. 23. 20:31

Bitcoin Holds Steady Above $28K, Ether Rises in Post Rate Hike Rally Bitcoin jumped above $28,800 earlier Thursday before retreating. Ether rose above $1,850, its highest level since August.

Bitcoin Holds Steady Above $28K, Ether Rises in Post-Rate Hike Rally

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2023. Mar. 23. 20:31

Bitcoin Holds Steady Above $28K, Ether Rises in Post-Rate Hike Rally Bitcoin jumped above $28,800 earlier Thursday before retreating. Ether rose above $1,850, its highest level since August.

Mysten Labs to Buy Back Equity, Token Warrants From FTX Bankruptcy Estate for $96M

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2023. Mar. 23. 20:25

Mysten Labs to Buy Back Equity, Token Warrants From FTX Bankruptcy Estate for $96M FTX Ventures invested $101 million in Mysten Labs just months before Sam Bankman-Fried’s empire collapsed. Now, Mysten is buying back the stake (and Sui token warrants) for $96 million through bankruptcy court.

Crypto Advocate Sees 'Silver Lining' for the Industry in SEC's Warning to Coinbase

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2023. Mar. 23. 18:28

Crypto Advocate Sees 'Silver Lining' for the Industry in SEC's Warning to Coinbase Should the government agency follow through with its Wells notice, the outcome could lead to more rules of the road for crypto, Brett Quick, head of government affairs at the global alliance firm, said.

Dreams of Rebooting FTX Face Cold Reality That Its Technology Wasn’t Well-Regarded

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2023. Mar. 23. 18:20

Dreams of Rebooting FTX Face Cold Reality That Its Technology Wasn’t Well-Regarded When the new boss of FTX, John J. Ray III, told The Wall Street Journal in January that he was thinking of rebooting the disgraced cryptocurrency exchange, the comment made a splash in the industry. But interviews with major trading firms who once did business at FTX raise questions about whether there’s really anything worth bringing back, possibly explaining why no public progress has been made since Ray’s ear-catching comments two months ago.

Metaverse NFT Trading Volume Hit New All-Time High, DappRadar Says

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2023. Mar. 23. 18:00

Metaverse NFT Trading Volume Hit New All-Time High, DappRadar Says Virtual land trading spiked this past quarter with 147,000 trades generating $311 million in trading volume, according to a new report.

Cosmos-Based DeFi Protocol Quasar Starts Mainnet After Raising More Than $11.5M

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2023. Mar. 23. 18:00

Cosmos-Based DeFi Protocol Quasar Starts Mainnet After Raising More Than $11.5M Quasar is optimized for managing DeFi investments across multiple blockchains.

Cosmos-Based DeFi Protocol Quasar to Start Mainnet After Raising More Than $11.5M

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2023. Mar. 23. 18:00

Cosmos-Based DeFi Protocol Quasar to Start Mainnet After Raising More Than $11.5M Quasar is optimized for managing DeFi investments across multiple blockchains.

The SEC’s Scattergun Approach Shows Its Weakness

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2023. Mar. 23. 17:26

The SEC’s Scattergun Approach Shows Its Weakness By taking aim at high-profile targets including Coinbase, Justin Sun and Lindsey Lohan, the SEC showed it doesn’t have the resources to effectively police the crypto industry.

The SEC’s Scattershot Approach Shows Its Weakness

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2023. Mar. 23. 17:26

The SEC’s Scattershot Approach Shows Its Weakness By taking aim at high-profile targets including Coinbase, Justin Sun and Lindsey Lohan, the SEC showed it doesn’t have the resources to effectively police the crypto industry.

Stablecoin Issuer MakerDAO Votes to Retain USDC as Primary Reserve Even After Depeg

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2023. Mar. 23. 16:58

Stablecoin Issuer MakerDAO Votes to Retain USDC as Primary Reserve Even After Depeg The decision follows a turbulent period during which USDC temporarily lost its dollar peg when key banking partner SVB collapsed.

Asset Manager GoldenTree Moves $5M of SUSHI, Sparking Fear It’s Exiting

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2023. Mar. 23. 16:45

Asset Manager GoldenTree Moves $5M of SUSHI, Sparking Fear It’s Exiting Much of the asset manager’s Sushi trove was deposited at Binance in the last 24 hours.

GoldenTree Moves $5M of SUSHI, Sparking Fear It’s Exiting

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2023. Mar. 23. 16:45

GoldenTree Moves $5M of SUSHI, Sparking Fear It’s Exiting Much of the asset manager’s Sushi trove was deposited at Binance in the last 24 hours.

Just Saying No to Digital Dollars Means Cementing the Surveillance Status Quo

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2023. Mar. 23. 16:06

Just Saying No to Digital Dollars Means Cementing the Surveillance Status Quo Political attacks on CBDCs gives a pass to existing government and commercial oversight of financial transactions, says Christopher Giancarlo, cofounder of the Digital Dollar Project.

Radix Tokens Raises $10M Ahead of Introducing Smart Contract Capability

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2023. Mar. 23. 14:00

Radix Tokens Raises $10M Ahead of Introducing Smart Contract Capability The funding round was led by market maker and investment firm DWF Labs and gives the firm a valuation of $400 million.

Ethereum Network DRPC Aims to Quell Centralization Risks Ahead of Shanghai Upgrade

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2023. Mar. 23. 14:00

Ethereum Network DRPC Aims to Quell Centralization Risks Ahead of Shanghai Upgrade DRPC developers say Ethereum remains dependent on a few major centralized RPC players, which undermines ecosystem sustainability and security.

Arbitrum Users Claim 42M ARB Tokens in First Hour of Airdrop

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2023. Mar. 23. 13:57

Arbitrum Users Claim 42M ARB Tokens in First Hour of Airdrop Users likely claimed the tokens by interacting with the smart contract directly as blockchain scanners and the website were temporarily down.

Arbitrum Token Settles at $1.38 Amid Airdrop Claim Chaos

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2023. Mar. 23. 13:54

Arbitrum Token Settles at $1.38 Amid Airdrop Claim Chaos The Arbitrum token (ARB) is now trading at around $1.38 across centralized and decentralized exchanges after a turbulent launch.

Crypto Exchange Coinbase Shares Tumble 16% After SEC Enforcement Notice

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2023. Mar. 23. 13:45

Crypto Exchange Coinbase Shares Tumble 16% After SEC Enforcement Notice The SEC issued Coinbase a Wells notice on Wednesday, which informs businesses that it is planning future enforcement action against them.

Do Kwon Arrested in Montenegro: Interior Minister

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2023. Mar. 23. 13:34

Do Kwon Arrested in Montenegro: Interior Minister The announcement was made by the minister of interior Filip Adzic.

Jack Dorsey's Block Tumbles 17% After Short Seller Hindenburg's Report

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2023. Mar. 23. 13:22

Jack Dorsey's Block Tumbles 17% After Short Seller Hindenburg's Report Notable short seller Hindenburg Research accuses Block of "wildly" overstating user counts, while understating customer acquisition costs.

Jack Dorsey's Block Tumbles 17% After Short-Seller Hindenburg's Report

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2023. Mar. 23. 13:22

Jack Dorsey's Block Tumbles 17% After Short-Seller Hindenburg's Report Notable short seller Hindenburg Research accuses Block of "wildly" overstating user counts, while understating customer acquisition costs.

Arbitrum's ARB Token Trades at $3.99 as 625,143 Wallets Receive Airdrop

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2023. Mar. 23. 13:12

Arbitrum's ARB Token Trades at $3.99 as 625,143 Wallets Receive Airdrop The long-awaited Arbitrum token (ARB) made its trading debut Thursday as volatility spiked on decentralized exchanges.

Arbitrum Site, Blockchain Scanner Down Ahead of ARB Airdrop

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2023. Mar. 23. 13:06

Arbitrum Site, Blockchain Scanner Down Ahead of ARB Airdrop The front-ends were down amid massive interest from traders.

Crypto Is the Solution to Bank Runs, Not the Cause

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2023. Mar. 23. 12:45

Crypto Is the Solution to Bank Runs, Not the Cause Self-custody, transparency and immediate settlement are just a few ways that crypto could prevent loss of funds.

Crypto Platform Ziglu Courting Buyers After Robinhood Deal Collapses: Report

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2023. Mar. 23. 12:18

Crypto Platform Ziglu Courting Buyers After Robinhood Deal Collapses: Report Ziglu is also looking to raise around $2.46 million to enable it to continue operating until a sale is agreed

Crypto Exchange Ziglu Courting Buyers After Robinhood Deal Collapses: Report

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2023. Mar. 23. 12:18

Crypto Exchange Ziglu Courting Buyers After Robinhood Deal Collapses: Report Ziglu is also looking to raise around $2.46 million to enable it to continue operating until a sale is agreed

Coinbase Downgraded by Oppenheimer After Disclosing Possible SEC Charges

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2023. Mar. 23. 12:18

Coinbase Downgraded by Oppenheimer After Disclosing Possible SEC Charges The Wall Street brokerage said it was becoming increasingly worried about the fairness of crypto enforcement actions in the U.S.

First Mover Americas: SEC Warns Coinbase

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2023. Mar. 23. 12:18

First Mover Americas: SEC Warns Coinbase The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for March 23, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Ethereum Usage Will Drop if the Blockchain Doesn’t Increase Its Throughput: Bank of America

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2023. Mar. 23. 11:47

Ethereum Usage Will Drop if the Blockchain Doesn’t Increase Its Throughput: Bank of America The network’s early success was a double-edged sword as the large number of transactions resulted in network congestion and rising transaction fees, the report said.

Ethereum Usage Will Drop If the Blockchain Doesn’t Boost Speed: Bank of America

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2023. Mar. 23. 11:47

Ethereum Usage Will Drop If the Blockchain Doesn’t Boost Speed: Bank of America The network’s early success was a double-edged sword as the large number of transactions resulted in network congestion and rising transaction fees, the report said.

Floor Prices for Donald Trump NFTs Surge on News of Possible Indictment

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2023. Mar. 23. 11:39

Floor Prices for Donald Trump NFTs Surge on News of Possible Indictment Floor prices of NFTs related to the former U.S. president are up double digits since March 17.

Next Evolution of Blockchain Software Has Only Just Started: Bank of America

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2023. Mar. 23. 11:02

Next Evolution of Blockchain Software Has Only Just Started: Bank of America Protocols like Near, Polkadot and Cardano are using new approaches to improving the tradeoff between scalability, decentralization and security, the report said.

Next Evolution of Blockchain Software Has Only Just Begun: Bank of America

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2023. Mar. 23. 11:02

Next Evolution of Blockchain Software Has Only Just Begun: Bank of America Protocols like Near, Polkadot and Cardano are using new approaches to improving the tradeoff between scalability, decentralization and security, the report said.

Bitcoin Miners' Revenue From Fees Rises Suggesting the Onset of Major Bull Run

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2023. Mar. 23. 10:48

Bitcoin Miners' Revenue From Fees Rises Suggesting the Onset of Major Bull Run The two-year Z-score for miner revenue from fees has turned positive after a long time, signaling new waves of adoption. Historically, that has marked beginnings of major bull runs.

Bitcoin Miners' Revenue From Fees Rises Suggesting Onset of Major Bull Run

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2023. Mar. 23. 10:48

Bitcoin Miners' Revenue From Fees Rises Suggesting Onset of Major Bull Run The two-year Z-score for miner revenue from fees has turned positive after a long time, signaling new waves of adoption. Historically, that has marked beginnings of major bull runs.

Arbitrum Daily Transaction Count Hits Record High Ahead of Token Airdrop

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2023. Mar. 23. 08:10

Arbitrum Daily Transaction Count Hits Record High Ahead of Token Airdrop Arbitrum is decentralizing by launching its governance token ARB.

Bitcoin Inches Toward $28K as Traders See $260M in Futures Liquidations

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2023. Mar. 23. 07:40

Bitcoin Inches Toward $28K as Traders See $260M in Futures Liquidations Some remain upbeat about the medium-term outlook for bitcoin and the broader market.

Avalanche Blockchain's X and C Networks See Brief Outage

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2023. Mar. 23. 07:37

Avalanche Blockchain's X and C Networks See Brief Outage On-chain data shows that transactions sent over X-Chain are lagging, while C-chain has recovered from an earlier outage.

First Mover Asia: Blockchain-Enabled SIM Card for Crypto Investors Fuels Conflux Growth; Bitcoin Holds Near $27.3K After Fed Decision

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2023. Mar. 23. 01:44

First Mover Asia: Blockchain-Enabled SIM Card for Crypto Investors Fuels Conflux Growth; Bitcoin Holds Near $27.3K After Fed Decision ALSO: The SIM card offers the security of a hardware crypto wallet but with more convenience, says Conflux’s chief technology officer in a Q&A with CoinDesk's Shaurya Malwa.

FTX Bankruptcy Estate to Claw Back $460M From Modulo Capital

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2023. Mar. 23. 00:35

FTX Bankruptcy Estate to Claw Back $460M From Modulo Capital Alameda Research seeded little-known Bahamas-based hedge fund Modulo Capital with $475m in 2022. The recovery includes $404m of cash.

Binance Curb on Zero-Fee Trading May Cost Market Share, Boost TrueUSD Stablecoin

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2023. Mar. 22. 23:02

Binance Curb on Zero-Fee Trading May Cost Market Share, Boost TrueUSD Stablecoin Binance abolished almost all zero fee trading pairs from its platform after nine months, only keeping the promotion for the TUSD-bitcoin pair.

Binance Curb on Zero-Fee Trading May Cost Market Share, Boost TrueUSD Stablecoin: Kaiko Research Head

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2023. Mar. 22. 23:02

Binance Curb on Zero-Fee Trading May Cost Market Share, Boost TrueUSD Stablecoin: Kaiko Research Head Binance abolished almost all zero fee trading pairs from its platform after nine months, only keeping the promotion for the TUSD-bitcoin pair.

SEC Warns Coinbase It's Pursuing Enforcement Action Over Securities Violations

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2023. Mar. 22. 21:26

SEC Warns Coinbase It's Pursuing Enforcement Action Over Securities Violations Crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) may soon face an enforcement action tied to its listing of potential unregistered securities, the company said Wednesday.

Kraken to Suspend ACH Deposits and Withdrawals Following Silvergate Shutdown

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2023. Mar. 22. 21:11

Kraken to Suspend ACH Deposits and Withdrawals Following Silvergate Shutdown The exchange says no other services will be affected by this change.

In Defense of a Digital Dollar

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2023. Mar. 22. 20:51

In Defense of a Digital Dollar Fears about mass financial surveillance are real with CBDCs, but banning them, as Republicans have recently proposed, will not help. Instead, more research is needed, says Ananya Kumar.

Bitcoin Sinks Below $27K as Federal Reserve, Powell Keep Focus on Inflation

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2023. Mar. 22. 20:12

Bitcoin Sinks Below $27K as Federal Reserve, Powell Keep Focus on Inflation The U.S. central bank confirmed expectations of raising the rate by 25 basis points.

Gov. Ron DeSantis, Privacy and the Politicization of the Digital Dollar

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2023. Mar. 22. 20:02

Gov. Ron DeSantis, Privacy and the Politicization of the Digital Dollar The putative presidential candidate’s plan to ban a CBDC at state-level is unworkable constitutionally. But it’s still worrying for the future of money in the U.S., says JP Schnapper-Casteras.

Tron Network’s TRX Drops 13% Following SEC Charges Against Justin Sun

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2023. Mar. 22. 19:58

Tron Network’s TRX Drops 13% Following SEC Charges Against Justin Sun Other Sun-related tokens such as SUN, JUST and HT also took hits amid the SEC allegations.

SEC Sues Jake Paul for 'Illegally Touting' Justin Sun-Linked Cryptos

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2023. Mar. 22. 19:47

SEC Sues Jake Paul for 'Illegally Touting' Justin Sun-Linked Cryptos The securities regulator said Paul participated in a scheme to illegally promote TRX and/or BTT.

Tron Founder Justin Sun Sued by U.S. SEC on Securities, Market Manipulation Charges

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2023. Mar. 22. 19:34

Tron Founder Justin Sun Sued by U.S. SEC on Securities, Market Manipulation Charges The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission sued Justin Sun Wednesday on allegations of selling and airdropping unregistered securities, fraud and market manipulation.

SVB Financial’s First Bankruptcy Hearing ‘Wasn’t Really So Routine,’ Says Legal Expert

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2023. Mar. 22. 18:59

SVB Financial’s First Bankruptcy Hearing ‘Wasn’t Really So Routine,’ Says Legal Expert The holding company needs access to the FDIC-locked funds in order to pay back its creditors and support its two external operations, says Kleinberg, Kaplan partner, Dov Kleiner.

Straith Schreder: The Future of Content Is Collaborative

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2023. Mar. 22. 18:21

Straith Schreder: The Future of Content Is Collaborative In a CoinDesk interview Straith Schreder, Executive Creative Director at Palm NFT Studio, shares why participatory artwork might actually work for your Web3 brand.

Crypto Exchange Coinbase Suspends Algorand Staking Rewards

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2023. Mar. 22. 18:18

Crypto Exchange Coinbase Suspends Algorand Staking Rewards Coinbase did not give a specific reason for terminating the rewards.

Federal Reserve Hikes Rates by 25 Basis Points

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2023. Mar. 22. 18:05

Federal Reserve Hikes Rates by 25 Basis Points Recent bank failures had market participants questioning if the U.S. central bank would follow through with its previous intention to further tighten monetary policy.

Bitcoin Emerges as Safe Haven as Traditional Finance Faces Turmoil

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2023. Mar. 22. 17:40

Bitcoin Emerges as Safe Haven as Traditional Finance Faces Turmoil Conflicting data creates the question of how the Fed will react to both rising inflation and failing banks - and whether bitcoin will be a lifeboat.

The Reality Behind the Crypto Banking Crackdown: ‘Operation Choke Point 2.0’ Is Here

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2023. Mar. 22. 17:23

The Reality Behind the Crypto Banking Crackdown: ‘Operation Choke Point 2.0’ Is Here Banking enforcement targeting legal crypto businesses appears to violate the FDIC's mandate. It may also be amplifying financial contagion.

‘Smart Money’ Tools Reveal Where Crypto Capital Is Moving

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2023. Mar. 22. 16:37

‘Smart Money’ Tools Reveal Where Crypto Capital Is Moving Tools that track “whale activity” can provide real-time insight into how capital is moving in digital assets such as bitcoin and liquid staked ether and can inform investing decisions.

Unstoppable Domains to Roll Out Web3 Messaging Service on Polygon

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2023. Mar. 22. 16:00

Unstoppable Domains to Roll Out Web3 Messaging Service on Polygon The domain provider will allow users to send encrypted messages to one another, helping Web3 projects foster community.

Crypto Game Aavegotchi to Build Custom Blockchain Using Polygon Tech

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2023. Mar. 22. 15:08

Crypto Game Aavegotchi to Build Custom Blockchain Using Polygon Tech Gotchichain is a permissioned version of Polygon optimized for Aavegotchi-themed games and dapps.

Crypto Game Aavegotchi to Build Custom Blockchain Using Polygon Technology

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2023. Mar. 22. 15:08

Crypto Game Aavegotchi to Build Custom Blockchain Using Polygon Technology Gotchichain is a permissioned version of Polygon optimized for Aavegotchi-themed games and dapps.

GOP Sen. Ted Cruz Proposes Ban on a CBDC

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2023. Mar. 22. 15:02

GOP Sen. Ted Cruz Proposes Ban on a CBDC The effort by the Texas senator adds to a similar state-level measure proposed earlier this week by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.

Telegram Users Can Now Transfer USDT Through Chats

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2023. Mar. 22. 15:00

Telegram Users Can Now Transfer USDT Through Chats USDT has been added to Telegram's @wallet bot, expanding the messaging app's facility for buying and selling crypto.

French Lawmakers Agree to Effectively Ban Crypto Influencer Promotions

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2023. Mar. 22. 14:59

French Lawmakers Agree to Effectively Ban Crypto Influencer Promotions Social media stars wouldn’t be allowed to shill unlicensed crypto under anti-scam plans voted on by the National Assembly’s Economics Committee Wednesday

European Crypto Startups Raised Record $5.7B in VC Funding in 2022

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2023. Mar. 22. 14:00

European Crypto Startups Raised Record $5.7B in VC Funding in 2022 A new report from crypto VC firm RockawayX and startup data provider Dealroom showed strength in the region despite the crypto winter.

Web3 Community Management Platform TYB Joins Shopify App Store

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2023. Mar. 22. 14:00

Web3 Community Management Platform TYB Joins Shopify App Store TYB (Try Your Best) is built on the Avalanche blockchain and provides brands with tools to expand their customer loyalty programs.

ConsenSys’s MetaMask Institutional Starts Staking Marketplace With Allnodes, Blockdaemon, Kiln

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2023. Mar. 22. 13:00

ConsenSys’s MetaMask Institutional Starts Staking Marketplace With Allnodes, Blockdaemon, Kiln The unveiling of the new marketplace comes just weeks before Ethereum’s much-anticipated Shanghai hard fork that should spur growth in staking services.

Immersion Cooling Firm LiquidStack Secures Series B Funding to Build Manufacturing in U.S.

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2023. Mar. 22. 13:00

Immersion Cooling Firm LiquidStack Secures Series B Funding to Build Manufacturing in U.S. The company can reduce the carbon footprint, land and water use of bitcoin miners through its technology.

ConsenSys’ MetaMask Institutional Starts Staking Marketplace With Allnodes, Blockdaemon, Kiln

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2023. Mar. 22. 13:00

ConsenSys’ MetaMask Institutional Starts Staking Marketplace With Allnodes, Blockdaemon, Kiln The unveiling of the new marketplace comes just weeks before Ethereum’s much-anticipated Shanghai hard fork that should spur growth in staking services.

Bitcoin Mining Firm Navier Starts Tokenized Hashrate Marketplace for Retail Customers

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2023. Mar. 22. 12:50

Bitcoin Mining Firm Navier Starts Tokenized Hashrate Marketplace for Retail Customers The Navier platform will give retail users more control over their acquired hashrate, and enable them to sell it on.

Bitcoin Mining Firm Navier Starts Tokenized Hashrate Marketplace for 'Qualified' Customers

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2023. Mar. 22. 12:50

Bitcoin Mining Firm Navier Starts Tokenized Hashrate Marketplace for 'Qualified' Customers The Navier platform is intended to give users more control over their acquired hashrate, and enable them to sell it on.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Traders Await Fed's Decision

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2023. Mar. 22. 12:08

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Traders Await Fed's Decision The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for March 22, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Nigeria's eNaira Wallet Use, Transactions Climb Amid Cash Shortages: Bloomberg

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2023. Mar. 22. 12:02

Nigeria's eNaira Wallet Use, Transactions Climb Amid Cash Shortages: Bloomberg The number of eNaira wallets has jumped more than 12-fold to 13 million since October.

Crypto Exchange Bitget Invests $30M in Digital Wallet BitKeep

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2023. Mar. 22. 11:55

Crypto Exchange Bitget Invests $30M in Digital Wallet BitKeep Singapore-based crypto exchange Bitget has invested $30 million in decentralized multi-chain wallet BitKeep to become its controlling stakeholder, according to a press release.

EU Banking Authority to Hire Crypto Experts as it Prepares for New MiCA Law

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2023. Mar. 22. 11:48

EU Banking Authority to Hire Crypto Experts as it Prepares for New MiCA Law The Paris-based agency will have to supervise large stablecoins and make rules under the landmark licensing legislation

EU Banking Authority to Hire Crypto Experts as It Prepares for MiCA Law

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2023. Mar. 22. 11:48

EU Banking Authority to Hire Crypto Experts as It Prepares for MiCA Law The Paris-based agency will have to supervise large stablecoins and make rules under the landmark licensing legislation

Crypto Finance and Apex Group to Offer Institutional Crypto Products

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2023. Mar. 22. 11:13

Crypto Finance and Apex Group to Offer Institutional Crypto Products Crypto Finance will provide Apex with the digital infrastructure needed to issue structured investment products.

Latest Ethereum Blocks Suggest Validators Are Reversing Censorship

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2023. Mar. 22. 11:00

Latest Ethereum Blocks Suggest Validators Are Reversing Censorship Non-censoring relays such as Agnostic and ultra sound are delivering more data blocks on Ethereum than Flashbots, the one-time king of MEV-delivering relays.

XRP Token Surges on Positive Outlook in Ongoing Ripple vs SEC Case

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2023. Mar. 22. 10:44

XRP Token Surges on Positive Outlook in Ongoing Ripple vs SEC Case XRP tokens have jumped 20% in the past 24 hours as Ripple defendants heralded a positive view in its ongoing case with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

XRP Token Surges on Positive Outlook in Ripple vs. SEC Case

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2023. Mar. 22. 10:44

XRP Token Surges on Positive Outlook in Ripple vs. SEC Case XRP tokens have jumped 20% in the past 24 hours as Ripple defendants heralded a positive view in its ongoing case with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Copper to Make Up to 15% of Staff Redundant, Focus on Custody, Settlement

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2023. Mar. 22. 10:30

Copper to Make Up to 15% of Staff Redundant, Focus on Custody, Settlement The process is just getting under way and the company, which employs just over 300 staff, said it cannot put an exact number on job losses.

Copper to Lay Off Up to 15% of Staff, Focus on Crypto Custody, Settlement

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2023. Mar. 22. 10:30

Copper to Lay Off Up to 15% of Staff, Focus on Crypto Custody, Settlement The process is just getting under way and the company, which employs just over 300 staff, said it cannot put an exact number on job losses.

Crypto Exchange Luno Rejigs Leadership Roles as It Seeks to Boost Investor Base, Eyes Public Listing

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2023. Mar. 22. 10:00

Crypto Exchange Luno Rejigs Leadership Roles as It Seeks to Boost Investor Base, Eyes Public Listing CEO Marcus Swanepoel is moving into a new role as executive chairman, and COO James Lanigan has been promoted to CEO.

Crypto Exchange Luno Rejiggers Leadership Roles as It Seeks to Boost Investor Base, Eyes Public Listing

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2023. Mar. 22. 10:00

Crypto Exchange Luno Rejiggers Leadership Roles as It Seeks to Boost Investor Base, Eyes Public Listing CEO Marcus Swanepoel is moving into a new role as executive chairman, and COO James Lanigan has been promoted to CEO.

Binance Launchpad for Space ID Tokens Receives Over $2.8B in BNB Commitments

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2023. Mar. 22. 08:45

Binance Launchpad for Space ID Tokens Receives Over $2.8B in BNB Commitments Over 8.4 million bnb tokens have been committed to the Space ID token sale, which was raising $2.5 million from exchange users.

Tether Stability Made It the Safest Stablecoin Bet Amid U.S. Banking Crisis, Analysts Say

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2023. Mar. 22. 08:15

Tether Stability Made It the Safest Stablecoin Bet Amid U.S. Banking Crisis, Analysts Say Tether sold at a slight premium earlier this month even as most stablecoins were dented.

S. Korean Gaming Giant Nexon to Use Polygon for Popular MapleStory Universe

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2023. Mar. 22. 07:24

S. Korean Gaming Giant Nexon to Use Polygon for Popular MapleStory Universe MapleStory Universe will launch a private Supernet on Polygon for the new game.

Blockchain-Based Debt Protocol Obligate Records First Bond Issuance on Polygon Network

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2023. Mar. 22. 07:00

Blockchain-Based Debt Protocol Obligate Records First Bond Issuance on Polygon Network Swiss commodities trading firm Muff Trading AG issued corporate bonds using Obligate’s decentralized finance platform, which is set to open to the public on 27 March.

Australian Regulator Tells Banks to Report Exposure to Startups and Crypto-Related Business: Report

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2023. Mar. 22. 06:00

Australian Regulator Tells Banks to Report Exposure to Startups and Crypto-Related Business: Report The move comes in the wake of Silicon Valley Bank's collapse and global lender volatility, the Australian Financial Review reported.

ARK Invest Sells $13.5M Coinbase Shares After Steady Buying Streak

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2023. Mar. 22. 02:12

ARK Invest Sells $13.5M Coinbase Shares After Steady Buying Streak Before this sale, ARK Invest owned 9.9 million shares of the crypto exchange worth $575 million.

Looking at Some Unanswered Signature and Silvergate Bank Questions

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2023. Mar. 21. 23:55

Looking at Some Unanswered Signature and Silvergate Bank Questions It seems the crypto industry still has some questions about Signature and Silvergate’s shutdowns.

Hacker vs Hacker: North Koreans Attempt to Phish Euler Exploiter of $200M in Crypto, Experts Say

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2023. Mar. 21. 23:40

Hacker vs Hacker: North Koreans Attempt to Phish Euler Exploiter of $200M in Crypto, Experts Say The wallet that stole $200 million in crypto from DeFi protocol Euler Finance was the target of an apparent phishing campaign from North Korean hackers, according to analysts.

Hacker vs. Hacker: North Koreans Attempt to Phish Euler Exploiter of $200M in Crypto, Experts Say

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2023. Mar. 21. 23:40

Hacker vs. Hacker: North Koreans Attempt to Phish Euler Exploiter of $200M in Crypto, Experts Say The wallet that stole $200 million in crypto from DeFi protocol Euler Finance was the target of an apparent phishing campaign from North Korean hackers, according to analysts.

White House Takes Aim at Crypto in Scathing Economic Report

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2023. Mar. 21. 23:17

White House Takes Aim at Crypto in Scathing Economic Report The report, authored by the White House Council of Economic Advisers, laid out a number of issues seen within the digital asset ecosystem.

U.S. Senate’s Warren Calls for Crackdown on ‘Sham’ Crypto Audits

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2023. Mar. 21. 21:45

U.S. Senate’s Warren Calls for Crackdown on ‘Sham’ Crypto Audits Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and another prominent colleague urged the U.S. auditing watchdog to take action against “sham audits” of crypto companies, citing the contribution of such audits to the recent stresses in the U.S. banking system.

Bitcoin Holds Firm Above $28K, Equities Rise Amid Banking Sector Rebound

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2023. Mar. 21. 21:43

Bitcoin Holds Firm Above $28K, Equities Rise Amid Banking Sector Rebound The FOMC will announce its next interest rate decision on Wednesday with markets betting squarely on a 25 basis point rate increase.

Yat Siu Says ‘Pro-Capitalist’ Asian Countries are More Ready to Embrace Web3

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2023. Mar. 21. 20:42

Yat Siu Says ‘Pro-Capitalist’ Asian Countries are More Ready to Embrace Web3 The Animoca Brands chairman said at the Outer Edge conference in Los Angeles, California, that among major international game publishers, those located across Asia are more active in Web3 development.

Crypto Exchange BitMEX's Acting CEO: We Have Gone Through the ‘Valley of Death’

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2023. Mar. 21. 20:19

Crypto Exchange BitMEX's Acting CEO: We Have Gone Through the ‘Valley of Death’ The trading platform is built for the current market situation and is now reaping those benefits, Stephan Lutz, says.

Crypto Exchange OKCoin Suspends Trading of Miami and NYC CityCoins

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2023. Mar. 21. 20:15

Crypto Exchange OKCoin Suspends Trading of Miami and NYC CityCoins Crypto exchange Okcoin has suspended the trading of two Citycoins, MiamiCoin and NYCCoin, as of March 16, citing limited liquidity as the reason for the decision.

This Ukrainian Startup Is Looking to Automate Crypto Crime Reporting Using Smart Contracts, AI

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2023. Mar. 21. 18:41

This Ukrainian Startup Is Looking to Automate Crypto Crime Reporting Using Smart Contracts, AI HAPI Labs has launched a platform for reporting of scam- and crime-related addresses in partnership with Ukraine’s cyber police.

Coinbase Argues an Arbitration Case in U.S. Supreme Court as Crypto Makes Its Debut

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2023. Mar. 21. 18:14

Coinbase Argues an Arbitration Case in U.S. Supreme Court as Crypto Makes Its Debut Coinbase faced a grilling from U.S. Supreme Court justices today as it made the crypto industry’s high court debut, arguing a case about the handling of arbitrations.

Marta Belcher: Reframing Privacy for the Digital Age

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2023. Mar. 21. 18:03

Marta Belcher: Reframing Privacy for the Digital Age Somehow we accept that financial transactions get turned over to the government by default without a warrant, says civil liberties lawyer Marta Belcher, a speaker at this year's Consensus festival.

Magic Eden Embraces Ordinals, Releases Bitcoin NFT Marketplace

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2023. Mar. 21. 18:00

Magic Eden Embraces Ordinals, Releases Bitcoin NFT Marketplace The popular NFT marketplace is integrating support for Bitcoin wallets Hiro and Xverse to help traders list, purchase and sell Ordinal NFTs.

Sushi DAO, Key Contributor Served With SEC Subpoena

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2023. Mar. 21. 17:11

Sushi DAO, Key Contributor Served With SEC Subpoena Sushi DAO and Head Chef Jared Grey were served with a subpoena by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the DAO revealed Tuesday.

Bulgarian Woman Charged in $4B Crypto Fraud Case, Extradited to U.S.

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2023. Mar. 21. 16:48

Bulgarian Woman Charged in $4B Crypto Fraud Case, Extradited to U.S. OneCoin's victims were allegedly defrauded of over $4 billion in the scheme, which began operations in 2014.

Sony Files Patent for NFTs to Allow Transfers Between Games and Consoles

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2023. Mar. 21. 16:23

Sony Files Patent for NFTs to Allow Transfers Between Games and Consoles The move by the gaming giant aims to make assets more interoperable, not only between different games but also hardware like VR headsets, computers and different consoles, including non-Sony platforms like XBox.

'Alternative Internet' Builder Tomi Raises $40M to Attract Content Creators

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2023. Mar. 21. 16:00

'Alternative Internet' Builder Tomi Raises $40M to Attract Content Creators Tomi's aim is to "kick off a clean slate for the internet," using its DAO governance model to promote freedom of speech and access to uncensored information.

Seed Club Ventures Emerges With $25M to Back DAOs

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2023. Mar. 21. 15:52

Seed Club Ventures Emerges With $25M to Back DAOs The investor collective, also organized as a DAO, includes noted crypto firms Multicoin Capital, Delphi Digital and Dragonfly.

Crypto Trading Tech Firm CoinRoutes Wins Patent for ‘Smart Order Router’

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2023. Mar. 21. 15:43

Crypto Trading Tech Firm CoinRoutes Wins Patent for ‘Smart Order Router’ Invention by the father-and-son team of David and Ian Weisberger allows “clients to keep control of their own private and exchange keys to their wallets and accounts, but can execute orders across multiple exchanges simultaneously,” according to the patent document.

A16z Leads $40M Funding Round for CCP Games

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2023. Mar. 21. 15:18

A16z Leads $40M Funding Round for CCP Games The studio behind Eve Online is planning a blockchain-backed title.

Privacy-Focused Wasabi Wallet Reinstates ‘Coin Control’ Feature in Latest Software Upgrade

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2023. Mar. 21. 15:12

Privacy-Focused Wasabi Wallet Reinstates ‘Coin Control’ Feature in Latest Software Upgrade The feature was reinstated after advanced users complained about the constraints of Wasabi’s automated version of coin control called “privacy control,” introduced in a previous upgrade.

IRS Seeks to Tax NFTs Like Other Collectibles

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2023. Mar. 21. 14:56

IRS Seeks to Tax NFTs Like Other Collectibles Digital proofs of ownership will be taxed like the underlying assets until rules on how to treat assets in retirement accounts are finalized

Coinbase Expands in Brazil, Allows Crypto Purchases With Brazilian Reals

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2023. Mar. 21. 14:30

Coinbase Expands in Brazil, Allows Crypto Purchases With Brazilian Reals Coinbase users in Brazil could previously only purchase crypto using credit cards.

India’s Central Bank Seeking Privacy Legislation for Retail CBDC Users

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2023. Mar. 21. 13:26

India’s Central Bank Seeking Privacy Legislation for Retail CBDC Users India's central bank is advocating for legislation that will allow users of its retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) to delete any transactions in order to maintain anonymity.

IoTeX Blockchain's DAO Votes to Add Ether Liquid Staking Derivatives

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2023. Mar. 21. 13:00

IoTeX Blockchain's DAO Votes to Add Ether Liquid Staking Derivatives A newly passed improvement proposal will add native support for representing staking buckets as NFTs on the IoTeX blockchain.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Holds Steady at $28K Before Fed Meeting

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2023. Mar. 21. 12:18

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Holds Steady at $28K Before Fed Meeting The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for March 21, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Web3 Investor Paradigm’s VP of Engineering Tal Broad Exits

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2023. Mar. 21. 12:06

Web3 Investor Paradigm’s VP of Engineering Tal Broad Exits Tal Broda, who joined Paradigm a year ago from Citadel Securities, said he would pursue opportunities closer to his prior experience.

Web3 Investor Paradigm’s VP of Engineering Tal Broda Exits

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2023. Mar. 21. 12:06

Web3 Investor Paradigm’s VP of Engineering Tal Broda Exits Tal Broda, who joined Paradigm a year ago from Citadel Securities, said he would pursue opportunities closer to his prior experience.

UK Crypto ‘Whitelist’ Needed to Solve Debanking, Lobby Group Says

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2023. Mar. 21. 11:43

UK Crypto ‘Whitelist’ Needed to Solve Debanking, Lobby Group Says British banks have said they keep people away from crypto for their customers' own protection

UK Crypto White List Needed to Solve 'Debanking,' Lobby Group Says

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2023. Mar. 21. 11:43

UK Crypto White List Needed to Solve 'Debanking,' Lobby Group Says British banks have said they keep people away from crypto for their customers' own protection

Bitcoin Miner Bitfarms Sinks to Fourth-Quarter Loss as Difficulty, Costs Rise

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2023. Mar. 21. 11:38

Bitcoin Miner Bitfarms Sinks to Fourth-Quarter Loss as Difficulty, Costs Rise Bitfarms is shooting for 6 exahash per second of computing power by the end of 2023, the same goal it had set and missed for 2022.

EU Crypto Banking License Procedures Are too Inconsistent, ECB Says

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2023. Mar. 21. 11:30

EU Crypto Banking License Procedures Are too Inconsistent, ECB Says The eurozone supervisor is seeking to smooth out a process dominated by German and Luxembourgish banks.

Crypto Users Bridge Millions to zkSync Blockchain in Hopes of Token Airdrop

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2023. Mar. 21. 11:18

Crypto Users Bridge Millions to zkSync Blockchain in Hopes of Token Airdrop Over $8 million worth of tokens has been bridged to the network in the past week alone in the anticipation of an airdrop, one that’s not yet been confirmed.

Fed Preview: Powell Likely to Raise Rates by 25 bps Against Crypto Market's Hope for Status Quo

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2023. Mar. 21. 10:53

Fed Preview: Powell Likely to Raise Rates by 25 bps Against Crypto Market's Hope for Status Quo The Fed will publish its rate decision and quarterly economic projections on Wednesday at 18:00 UTC. A half hour later, Powell will speak at the post-meeting conference, offering more cues about the path forward.

Fed Preview: Powell Likely to Raise Rates by 25 Basis Points Against Crypto Market's Hope for Status Quo

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2023. Mar. 21. 10:53

Fed Preview: Powell Likely to Raise Rates by 25 Basis Points Against Crypto Market's Hope for Status Quo The Fed will publish its rate decision and quarterly economic projections on Wednesday at 18:00 UTC. A half hour later, Powell will speak at the post-meeting conference, offering more cues about the path forward.

Crypto Exchange GMX Proposes Deployment on Coinbase's Base Blockchain

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2023. Mar. 21. 10:37

Crypto Exchange GMX Proposes Deployment on Coinbase's Base Blockchain Decentralized derivatives exchange GMX has community support over deploying the protocol on Coinbase's (COIN) recently-announced layer 2 blockchain, Base.

Circle Seeks to Register in France, Ramping Up European Play

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2023. Mar. 21. 10:30

Circle Seeks to Register in France, Ramping Up European Play The stablecoin issuer wants to expand European operations and prepare for new reserve requirements under the EU’s MiCA law.

Trading Platform Talos Adds Crypto Market Liquidity in Tie Up With Keyrock

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2023. Mar. 21. 10:00

Trading Platform Talos Adds Crypto Market Liquidity in Tie Up With Keyrock The agreement with the Belgian market maker is part of Talos' ongoing expansion into Europe.

Trading Platform Talos Adds Crypto Market Liquidity in Tie-Up With Keyrock

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2023. Mar. 21. 10:00

Trading Platform Talos Adds Crypto Market Liquidity in Tie-Up With Keyrock The agreement with the Belgian market maker is part of Talos' ongoing expansion into Europe.

Dfyn Version 2 Goes Live With On-Chain Limit Orders and Enhanced DEX Security

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2023. Mar. 21. 07:39

Dfyn Version 2 Goes Live With On-Chain Limit Orders and Enhanced DEX Security New vault contracts aim to protect users against liquidity pool exploits.

Arbitrum Put Options Let Traders Bet on First Day Price Action

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2023. Mar. 21. 07:21

Arbitrum Put Options Let Traders Bet on First Day Price Action A put option that expires at $2 is selling for 76 cents on options marketplace Clober.

Bitcoin's Price Rally Driven by Americans' Safe Haven Bid: Matrixport

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2023. Mar. 21. 07:14

Bitcoin's Price Rally Driven by Americans' Safe Haven Bid: Matrixport The U.S. trading hours continue to be a major source of bullish pressure for bitcoin.

Ethereum-Based Carbon Tracker Carbonable Raises $1.2M to Tackle Greenwashing

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2023. Mar. 21. 07:00

Ethereum-Based Carbon Tracker Carbonable Raises $1.2M to Tackle Greenwashing Carbonable was launched on Ethereum layer 2 scaling system StarkNet, whose parent company Starkware is also an investor.

First Mover Asia: Crypto VC Funding Was Resilient in the Bear Market. It’s Now Powering Through This Mini-Bull Cycle

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2023. Mar. 21. 01:23

First Mover Asia: Crypto VC Funding Was Resilient in the Bear Market. It’s Now Powering Through This Mini-Bull Cycle A Crypto Rank team of analysts wrote that “despite the inherent volatility of the cryptocurrency market, venture capitalists…continue to pour significant investments into the industry.”

First Mover Asia: Crypto VC Funding Was Resilient in the Bear Market; It’s Now Powering Through This Mini-Bull Cycle

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2023. Mar. 21. 01:23

First Mover Asia: Crypto VC Funding Was Resilient in the Bear Market; It’s Now Powering Through This Mini-Bull Cycle A Crypto Rank team of analysts wrote that “despite the inherent volatility of the cryptocurrency market, venture capitalists…continue to pour significant investments into the industry.”

Crypto Trading Firm Auros Secures $17M Investment as It Recovers From FTX Woes

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2023. Mar. 21. 00:42

Crypto Trading Firm Auros Secures $17M Investment as It Recovers From FTX Woes Auros Global, the trading firm that reportedly lost $20 million on FTX’s implosion, was released from provisional liquidation of British Virgin Island court after major debt restructuring and a fresh $17 million investment led by TradFi trading firm Vivienne Court and bitcoin miner Bit Digital.

Bitcoin Seesaws Below $28K as Investors Eye Fed Interest Rate Decision

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2023. Mar. 20. 23:46

Bitcoin Seesaws Below $28K as Investors Eye Fed Interest Rate Decision The U.S. central bank is widely expected to boost the interest rate 25 basis points.

Bitcoin Seesaws Around $28K as Investors Await Fed Interest Rate Decision

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2023. Mar. 20. 23:46

Bitcoin Seesaws Around $28K as Investors Await Fed Interest Rate Decision The U.S. central bank is widely expected to boost the interest rate 25 basis points.

Render Network Eyes Solana Migration Ahead of Network Changes

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2023. Mar. 20. 22:17

Render Network Eyes Solana Migration Ahead of Network Changes A community review will decide if the network will build its new burn-and-mint equilibrium model on the Solana blockchain.

As ZK Tech Booms in Crypto, Developers Must Consider User Safety

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2023. Mar. 20. 21:46

As ZK Tech Booms in Crypto, Developers Must Consider User Safety Zero Knowledge proofs offer robust security and scaling for the latest crypto products. OpenZeppelin’s Stephen Webber writes about how developers could build more secure ZK proofs.

Decentralized Exchange Camelot Crosses $100M in TVL Ahead of Arbitrum Airdrop

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2023. Mar. 20. 21:10

Decentralized Exchange Camelot Crosses $100M in TVL Ahead of Arbitrum Airdrop Several on-chain metrics highlight Camelot’s growth ahead of Arbitrum’s ARB airdrop Thursday.

Creators Behind Web3 Game Aavegotchi Raise $30M in Multi-Year Long Token Sale

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2023. Mar. 20. 21:09

Creators Behind Web3 Game Aavegotchi Raise $30M in Multi-Year Long Token Sale The sale, which began September 2020, ended Monday over concerns of the stability of the DAI stablecoin.

Creators Behind Web3 Game Aavegotchi Raise $30M in Multiyear Token Sale

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2023. Mar. 20. 21:09

Creators Behind Web3 Game Aavegotchi Raise $30M in Multiyear Token Sale The sale, which began September 2020, ended Monday over concerns of the stability of the DAI stablecoin.

U.S. Supreme Court to Hear First Crypto Case Tuesday

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2023. Mar. 20. 20:22

U.S. Supreme Court to Hear First Crypto Case Tuesday The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in its first ever crypto-related case on Tuesday, when lawyers for San Francisco-based crypto exchange Coinbase will attempt to convince the nine Justices to pause a pair of class action lawsuits against the exchange.

Coinbase No Longer Supporting Signature Bank’s Signet Network: WSJ

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2023. Mar. 20. 20:15

Coinbase No Longer Supporting Signature Bank’s Signet Network: WSJ The fate of Signet has been unclear since Signature Bank was shut down by New York State regulators last weekend.

Eva Beylin: NFTs Are Empowering to Artists

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2023. Mar. 20. 18:56

Eva Beylin: NFTs Are Empowering to Artists The director of The Graph Foundation and a speaker at this year’s Consensus festival, on why NFT artists should get royalty payments and why online pseudonymity matters.

Digital Asset Outflows Continue for 6th Week Despite Bitcoin Price Surge

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2023. Mar. 20. 18:23

Digital Asset Outflows Continue for 6th Week Despite Bitcoin Price Surge The data may reflect investors’ need for liquidity during the banking crisis, a CoinShares report says.

It’s ‘Critical’ Crypto Innovation Stays in U.S., Former White House Adviser Says

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2023. Mar. 20. 18:15

It’s ‘Critical’ Crypto Innovation Stays in U.S., Former White House Adviser Says If crypto and financial developments move overseas, it could be a threat to U.S. national security, Carole House, co-author of President Biden’s executive order on crypto, said.

Immutable and Polygon Labs Team Up to Expand the Web3 Gaming Ecosystem

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2023. Mar. 20. 18:08

Immutable and Polygon Labs Team Up to Expand the Web3 Gaming Ecosystem The strategic partnership is aimed at simplifying the process of onboarding game studios and developers into Web3.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Proposes Law to Ban CBDCs

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2023. Mar. 20. 16:49

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Proposes Law to Ban CBDCs The Biden Administration is currently studying the possibility of introducing a central bank digital currency.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Proposes Law to Ban CBDCs

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2023. Mar. 20. 16:49

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Proposes Law to Ban CBDCs The Biden Administration is currently studying the possibility of introducing a central bank digital currency.

Origin Protocol Considers Subsidizing OGN Rewards After Joining NFT Royalty Wars

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2023. Mar. 20. 16:00

Origin Protocol Considers Subsidizing OGN Rewards After Joining NFT Royalty Wars The protocol is trying to keep its NFT marketplace competitive with Opensea and Blur

No Crypto Banking Port Has Really Opened Up in This U.S. Storm

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2023. Mar. 20. 14:49

No Crypto Banking Port Has Really Opened Up in This U.S. Storm The biggest U.S. banks have not stepped forward to welcome homeless crypto businesses scrambling for banking services after fleeing the wreckage of Silvergate Bank, Signature Bank and Silicon Valley Bank.

Senator Cynthia 'Crypto Queen' Lummis: Lack of Laws Pushing Industry Overseas

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2023. Mar. 20. 14:39

Senator Cynthia 'Crypto Queen' Lummis: Lack of Laws Pushing Industry Overseas The senator from Wyoming – a speaker at CoinDesk's Consensus festival - on crypto's prospects in Washington D.C.

Belgian Crypto Ads Must Warn of Risks Under New Rules

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2023. Mar. 20. 13:01

Belgian Crypto Ads Must Warn of Risks Under New Rules The Financial Services and Markets Authority will have to be notified of major ad campaigns, as a survey reveals crypto investors are often trying to get rich quick.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin, as Safety Play, Climbs Past $28K

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2023. Mar. 20. 12:18

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin, as Safety Play, Climbs Past $28K The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for March 20, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Cryptocurrency Market Set for More Upside After Bank Problems: Bernstein

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2023. Mar. 20. 12:15

Cryptocurrency Market Set for More Upside After Bank Problems: Bernstein The current environment is the perfect setting for the decentralized financial system to stand out as an alternative to traditional banking, the report said.

Crypto.com Gets Closer to an Operational License in Dubai

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2023. Mar. 20. 10:59

Crypto.com Gets Closer to an Operational License in Dubai Singapore-based digital asset trading platform Crypto.com has received a preparatory license from Dubai's Virtual Digital Assets regulator.

Crypto.com Moves Closer to an Operational License in Dubai

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2023. Mar. 20. 10:59

Crypto.com Moves Closer to an Operational License in Dubai Singapore-based digital asset trading platform Crypto.com has received a preparatory license from Dubai's Virtual Digital Assets regulator.

Cryptocurrency Outlook Is Strengthened by U.S. Banking Turmoil: Coinbase

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2023. Mar. 20. 10:56

Cryptocurrency Outlook Is Strengthened by U.S. Banking Turmoil: Coinbase More people now appreciate the fundamental value proposition of having an alternative to the traditional financial system, the report said.

EU’s MiCA Crypto Law Debate Scheduled for April 18

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2023. Mar. 20. 10:40

EU’s MiCA Crypto Law Debate Scheduled for April 18 A final vote on the bloc’s Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation, which brings in a new licensing regime, is due April 19.

Market Maker DWF Labs Invests $20M in DeFi Liquidity Protocol Synthetix

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2023. Mar. 20. 10:30

Market Maker DWF Labs Invests $20M in DeFi Liquidity Protocol Synthetix DWF Labs purchased $15 million worth of Synthetix's native token SNX on March 16 with a further purchase of $5 million to follow.

Market Maker DWF Labs Invests $20M in Derivatives Trading Platform Synthetix

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2023. Mar. 20. 10:30

Market Maker DWF Labs Invests $20M in Derivatives Trading Platform Synthetix DWF Labs purchased $15 million worth of Synthetix's native token SNX on March 16 with a further purchase of $5 million to follow.

Crypto Market Witnesses Odd Relationship Between Bitcoin, Ether Volatility Metrics

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2023. Mar. 20. 10:12

Crypto Market Witnesses Odd Relationship Between Bitcoin, Ether Volatility Metrics Bitcoin is in the spotlight as cracks emerge in the traditional banking system, one observer said, explaining the negative spread between ether and bitcoin implied volatility metrics.

FTX’s Bahamas Arm a ‘Nullity’ That Should Be Stripped of Assets: Court Filings

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2023. Mar. 20. 10:09

FTX’s Bahamas Arm a ‘Nullity’ That Should Be Stripped of Assets: Court Filings The Caribbean arm is a mere shell to further Sam Bankman-Fried’s fraud, the company alleged.

Open Interest in Bitcoin Futures Hits Yearly High of $12B

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2023. Mar. 20. 09:09

Open Interest in Bitcoin Futures Hits Yearly High of $12B An uptick in open interest alongside a price rally is said to confirm an uptrend.

Bitcoin and Stablecoins Will Bring Crypto Mass Adoption to Africa, Experts Say

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2023. Mar. 20. 08:50

Bitcoin and Stablecoins Will Bring Crypto Mass Adoption to Africa, Experts Say The sentiment permeated talks and fireside chats at the 2023 Blockchain Africa Conference in Johannesburg, South Africa.

EOS Network Ventures Commits $20M to Build Dapps and Games on EOS Blockchain

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2023. Mar. 20. 08:33

EOS Network Ventures Commits $20M to Build Dapps and Games on EOS Blockchain The commitment comes ahead of next month's launch of EOS Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM).

Arbitrum IOU, Futures Markets Heat Up Ahead of ARB Token Airdrop

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2023. Mar. 20. 07:51

Arbitrum IOU, Futures Markets Heat Up Ahead of ARB Token Airdrop An IOU token and an upcoming futures product are letting traders speculate on ARB prices ahead of this week’s claim event.

Taiwan’s Crypto Industry Welcomes Regulatory Announcement

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2023. Mar. 20. 05:45

Taiwan’s Crypto Industry Welcomes Regulatory Announcement FSC chairman confirms that the island’s top financial watchdog will regulate crypto.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Is Being Made Great Again

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2023. Mar. 20. 01:21

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Is Being Made Great Again ALSO: Bitcoin’s surge over the past week reflects a "flight to quality," but liquidity remains an issue.

First Mover Asia: Banking Instability Makes Bitcoin a Safe Bet

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2023. Mar. 20. 01:21

First Mover Asia: Banking Instability Makes Bitcoin a Safe Bet ALSO: Bitcoin’s surge over the past week reflects a "flight to quality," but liquidity remains an issue.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Hovers Over $28K Amid Banking Instability

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2023. Mar. 20. 01:21

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Hovers Over $28K Amid Banking Instability ALSO: Bitcoin’s surge over the past week reflects a "flight to quality," but liquidity remains an issue.

Signature Bank Non-Crypto Related Deposits to Be Assumed by New York Community Bancorp Unit: FDIC

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2023. Mar. 20. 00:04

Signature Bank Non-Crypto Related Deposits to Be Assumed by New York Community Bancorp Unit: FDIC The 40 former branches of Signature Bank will operate under New York Community Bancorp's Flagstar Bank, N.A., as of Monday.

Signature Bank Noncrypto-Related Deposits to Be Assumed by New York Community Bancorp Unit: FDIC

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2023. Mar. 20. 00:04

Signature Bank Noncrypto-Related Deposits to Be Assumed by New York Community Bancorp Unit: FDIC The 40 former branches of Signature Bank will operate under New York Community Bancorp's Flagstar Bank, N.A., as of Monday.

U.S. Banking Cutoff Presents Opportunities for Crypto in Europe

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2023. Mar. 19. 10:30

U.S. Banking Cutoff Presents Opportunities for Crypto in Europe U.S policymakers seem to be doing their best to suffocate dollar on-ramps into crypto, leaving the door open for other mature markets to gain a competitive edge.

Polygon Partners With Salesforce for NFT-Based Loyalty Program

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2023. Mar. 17. 22:58

Polygon Partners With Salesforce for NFT-Based Loyalty Program Salesforce partnership with the blockchain platform marks another major company’s investment into customer engagement initiatives using Web3 technologies.

FTX Firms Had $6.8B Hole in Balance Sheet at Time of Bankruptcy

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2023. Mar. 17. 21:56

FTX Firms Had $6.8B Hole in Balance Sheet at Time of Bankruptcy The group of companies had debts of about $11.6 billion against $4.8 billion in assets, according to a presentation filed by its advisers.

Baron Davis: Bringing Athletes to Web3

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2023. Mar. 17. 21:54

Baron Davis: Bringing Athletes to Web3 The electric ex-NBA point guard is teaching sports clients to engage with communities using crypto tech.

Could Legendary Hip Hop Platform DatPiff Serve as a Springboard for ‘Music NFTs’?

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2023. Mar. 17. 21:00

Could Legendary Hip Hop Platform DatPiff Serve as a Springboard for ‘Music NFTs’? In an age defined by disruption, legacy IP may hold the key to the next wave of digital culture, Gitcoin’s Azeem Khan writes.

The NFT Louvre Exhibit That Wasn't: Untangling the Public Mess of a Non-Event

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2023. Mar. 17. 20:15

The NFT Louvre Exhibit That Wasn't: Untangling the Public Mess of a Non-Event Last week, AI artist Claire Silver announced her NFTs would be displayed at the Louvre Museum in Paris – which The Louvre denied shortly after. Here's what happened.

The Truth About Artificial Intelligence and Creativity

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2023. Mar. 17. 19:41

The Truth About Artificial Intelligence and Creativity Artificial intelligence allows creators to be creative, but even sophisticated AIs are really just an advanced form or copying, says David Z. Morris. This feature is part of CoinDesk's Culture Week.

Animoca Brands Co-Founder: Royalties Make It Possible for NFT Projects to Flourish

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2023. Mar. 17. 19:33

Animoca Brands Co-Founder:  Royalties Make It Possible for NFT Projects to Flourish The computer gaming firm supports royalties and by removing them, it would only “send the industry backwards, co-founder Yat Siu, said.

Meta’s NFTease and AI’s Impact on Web3

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2023. Mar. 17. 19:00

Meta’s NFTease and AI’s Impact on Web3 Meta Platforms announced it was ending its support for NFTs after less than a year from its initial test program. The move is a setback for Web3 creators who use social media to promote their art and interact with their community – and signals that Meta maybe hasn’t yet figured out how to dive into Web3.

Former NY Regulator: Crypto Isn't the Reason Why Signature Bank Was Closed

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2023. Mar. 17. 18:59

Former NY Regulator: Crypto Isn't the Reason Why Signature Bank Was Closed But instead, the firm did not provide reliable and consistent data, creating a significant crisis of confidence in the bank’s leadership, Maria Vullo, previously a superintendent at the government department, told CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover.”

Coinbase Is Weighing Setting Up Non-U.S. Trading Platform: Bloomberg

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2023. Mar. 17. 16:28

Coinbase Is Weighing Setting Up Non-U.S. Trading Platform: Bloomberg U.S.-based crypto exchange Coinbase is considering setting up a crypto-trading platform overseas and is discussing the move with institutional clients, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the plans.

Bitcoin Is a Clear Winner of the U.S. Banking Crisis

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2023. Mar. 17. 15:26

Bitcoin Is a Clear Winner of the U.S. Banking Crisis The narratives around bank failures, stablecoins and interest rate hikes seem strong enough to propel the price of bitcoin, says CoinDesk's George Kaloudis.

Netherlands Will Take Tough Line Enforcing MiCA, Dutch Regulator Says

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2023. Mar. 17. 15:07

Netherlands Will Take Tough Line Enforcing MiCA, Dutch Regulator Says Laura van Geest said she won’t undercut new EU crypto laws even if that drives business from the country.

After the Gold Rush: What Dapper Labs’ Big-League Collectibles Teaches Us About NFTs

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2023. Mar. 17. 14:54

After the Gold Rush: What Dapper Labs’ Big-League Collectibles Teaches Us About NFTs Dapper’s NBA Top Shot experienced a wild price bubble during the NFT boom. The followup NFL All Day collection has had a more modest rollout - and collectors think that's good news for the nascent hobby.

Crypto Derivatives Protocol Volmex Finance's Bitcoin and Ether Volatility Charts Now Live on TradingView

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2023. Mar. 17. 13:00

Crypto Derivatives Protocol Volmex Finance's Bitcoin and Ether Volatility Charts Now Live on TradingView Integration with TradingView promises global exposure to Volmex's implied volatility indices for bitcoin and ether.

Silicon Valley Bank's Parent Company Files for Bankruptcy

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2023. Mar. 17. 12:37

Silicon Valley Bank's Parent Company Files for Bankruptcy The company said Friday it had filed for court-supervised reorganization in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York to preserve value.

Silicon Valley Bank's Former Parent Company Files for Bankruptcy

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2023. Mar. 17. 12:37

Silicon Valley Bank's Former Parent Company Files for Bankruptcy The company said on Friday it had filed for court-supervised reorganization in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York to preserve value.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Busts Through $26K

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2023. Mar. 17. 12:10

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Busts Through $26K The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for March 17, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

On-Chain Data Reveals How Trading Firms Worked the USDC Stablecoin Repeg

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2023. Mar. 17. 12:10

On-Chain Data Reveals How Trading Firms Worked the USDC Stablecoin Repeg Trading firms were quick to jump on the USDC long trade over the weekend as the stablecoin slumped to $0.88 amid banking concerns in the U.S.

Cardano Blockchain Releases Update to Enhance Network Communication

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2023. Mar. 17. 11:54

Cardano Blockchain Releases Update to Enhance Network Communication The new version of nodes is designed to ensure network uptime and stability and improve overall network resilience.

Former Belgian Finance Minister Calls for Crypto Ban in Wake of Banking Crisis

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2023. Mar. 17. 11:27

Former Belgian Finance Minister Calls for Crypto Ban in Wake of Banking Crisis Johan van Overtveldt, economic spokesperson for the right-wing ECR political party in the European Parliament, compared crypto to drugs.

Genesis Requests Timetable for Sale, Creditor Claims

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2023. Mar. 17. 10:07

Genesis Requests Timetable for Sale, Creditor Claims The company wants to sell off its business after filing for bankruptcy on Jan. 19.

Bitcoin Is Benefiting From Crypto’s Flight to Quality: Matrixport

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2023. Mar. 17. 10:02

Bitcoin Is Benefiting From Crypto’s Flight to Quality: Matrixport Investors are shifting into bitcoin from stablecoins as well as more volatile cryptocurrencies, the report said.

Crypto Speculators Betting on ‘No Airdrop’ for Arbitrum Lose 95% of Capital

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2023. Mar. 17. 10:00

Crypto Speculators Betting on ‘No Airdrop’ for Arbitrum Lose 95% of Capital Claims of “no airdrop” on a popular prediction market fell steeply in a single day after Arbitrum confirmed its airdrop on Thursday.

Crypto Speculators Betting on ‘No Airdrop’ for Arbitrum Lose 95%

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2023. Mar. 17. 10:00

Crypto Speculators Betting on ‘No Airdrop’ for Arbitrum Lose 95% Claims of “no airdrop” on a popular prediction market fell steeply in a single day after Arbitrum confirmed its airdrop on Thursday.

Bitcoin Breakout Has Put $28K in Cross Hairs

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2023. Mar. 17. 07:31

Bitcoin Breakout Has Put $28K in Cross Hairs Bitcoin's swift move above a resistance dating back to August 2022 has strengthened the case for a continued rally.

Bitcoin Breakout Puts $28K in View

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2023. Mar. 17. 07:31

Bitcoin Breakout Puts $28K in View Bitcoin's swift move above a resistance dating back to August 2022 has strengthened the case for a continued rally.

Crypto Twitter Thinks the Fed's $297B Balance Sheet Expansion is 'QE', But It's Not

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2023. Mar. 17. 06:30

Crypto Twitter Thinks the Fed's $297B Balance Sheet Expansion is 'QE', But It's Not According to some observers, the latest expansion in the Fed's balance sheet is not outrightly stimulative like the one seen following the coronavirus-induced crash of 2020.

Wallet Tied to Euler Exploit Sends 100 Ether to Lazarus Group

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2023. Mar. 17. 06:07

Wallet Tied to Euler Exploit Sends 100 Ether to Lazarus Group The Lazarus Group was behind the $625 million exploit of Axie Infinity’s Ronin network in March 2022.

Open Zeppelin Reveals Top 10 Blockchain Hacking Techniques in 2022

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2023. Mar. 17. 03:09

Open Zeppelin Reveals Top 10 Blockchain Hacking Techniques in 2022 The first and second place bugs involved layer 2 scaling solution Optimism and vanity address generator Profanity.

OpenZeppelin Reveals Top 10 Blockchain Hacking Techniques in 2022

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2023. Mar. 17. 03:09

OpenZeppelin Reveals Top 10 Blockchain Hacking Techniques in 2022 The first and second place bugs involved layer 2 scaling solution Optimism and vanity address generator Profanity.

First Mover Asia: Asia Pushes Bitcoin Past $25K

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2023. Mar. 17. 02:23

First Mover Asia: Asia Pushes Bitcoin Past $25K ALSO: The Shibarium community is debating whether a chain using the same chain ID number 917 as the Rinia Testnet amounts to plagiarism or an open-source code that has been recycled.

FDIC Denies Report Signature Bank Purchaser Must Divest Crypto

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2023. Mar. 17. 01:09

FDIC Denies Report Signature Bank Purchaser Must Divest Crypto The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation denied it would require any purchaser of Signature Bank to divest its crypto activities.

ArenaDAO's Governance Token Surges Almost 50% Amid Vote to Authorize Paradigm Purchase

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2023. Mar. 17. 00:23

ArenaDAO's Governance Token Surges Almost 50% Amid Vote to Authorize Paradigm Purchase A vote to sell 15% of governance token ARENA’s total supply to crypto investment firm Paradigm began earlier Thursday.

Is Ether a Security?

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2023. Mar. 16. 23:38

Is Ether a Security? Last Thursday morning, I wondered whether I needed to write a follow-up piece about Silvergate Bank. On Thursday evening, I wondered whether my main topic should instead be about ether potentially being a security. And then, obviously, some things happened.

Bitcoin Ordinals Custody Solutions Would Be Better if They Embraced Bitcoiner Values

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2023. Mar. 16. 22:48

Bitcoin Ordinals Custody Solutions Would Be Better if They Embraced Bitcoiner Values The perfect Ordinals wallet should (1) integrate Ordinals support without requiring a full node, (2) be easy to use for the average collector, (3) follow Bitcoin's great cultural tradition of embracing self-custody and trustless transacting.

Playboy Lost $4.9M on Ethereum It Accepted as NFT Payments

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2023. Mar. 16. 22:20

Playboy Lost $4.9M on Ethereum It Accepted as NFT Payments The company’s net carrying value of digital assets was $327k as of last year.

Playboy Lost $4.9M on Ether It Accepted as NFT Payments

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2023. Mar. 16. 22:20

Playboy Lost $4.9M on Ether It Accepted as NFT Payments The company’s net carrying value of digital assets was $327k as of last year.

Lightning Labs’ Taro Project Faces Halt as Judge Issues Temporary Injunction for Trademark Infringement

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2023. Mar. 16. 22:16

Lightning Labs’ Taro Project Faces Halt as Judge Issues Temporary Injunction for Trademark Infringement The decision in the case brought by fellow blockchain software developer Tari Labs raises questions about trademark enforcement in the open source community.

Doodles Is 'No Longer an NFT Project,' Co-Founder Says

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2023. Mar. 16. 21:24

Doodles Is 'No Longer an NFT Project,' Co-Founder Says In a statement posted to Discord, co-founder Jordan Castro, aka Poopie, explained that the brand aims to be a leading media franchise.

The Graph's GRT Rallies 15% Amid AI Token Surge

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2023. Mar. 16. 20:04

The Graph's GRT Rallies 15% Amid AI Token Surge Other AI-related tokens also surged on Thursday with decentralized AI marketplace, SingularityNET rising 15%.

Bitcoin Holds Steady Above $24.5K as European Banking Crisis Eases

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2023. Mar. 16. 19:58

Bitcoin Holds Steady Above $24.5K as European Banking Crisis Eases BTC has remained in a range between $24,200 and $25,200 over the past 24 hours. Investors are hoping the Federal Reserve relaxes its recent monetary hawkishness.

LinksDAO Inches Closer to Closing Scottish Golf Club Deal

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2023. Mar. 16. 19:46

LinksDAO Inches Closer to Closing Scottish Golf Club Deal The decentralized special interests organization could pay nearly $1 million for its first golf club.

21Shares Closes 6 Crypto Exchange-Traded Products

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2023. Mar. 16. 19:44

21Shares Closes 6 Crypto Exchange-Traded Products The provider of crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs), however, told CoinDesk it had its second-strongest January on record overall.

Former FDIC Regulator: Friendliness Toward Crypto 'Does Not Exist'

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2023. Mar. 16. 19:12

Former FDIC Regulator: Friendliness Toward Crypto 'Does Not Exist' Jason Brett said despite regulators using the failure of three banks to target crypto, the industry itself is not in a crisis.

How Talent Agency WME Is Expanding Into Crypto

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2023. Mar. 16. 18:52

How Talent Agency WME Is Expanding Into Crypto Chris Jacquemin, a speaker at CoinDesk's Consensus conference, on Hollywood's embrace of Web3.

Banking Giant State Street Cuts Ties With Crypto Custody Firm Copper

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2023. Mar. 16. 18:46

Banking Giant State Street Cuts Ties With Crypto Custody Firm Copper State Street and Copper have mutually decided to end their licensing agreement, a spokesman for the bank said.

SVB Collapse Tanked NFT Trading Volumes, DappRadar Report Suggests

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2023. Mar. 16. 18:28

SVB Collapse Tanked NFT Trading Volumes, DappRadar Report Suggests The day after Silicon Valley Bank collapsed, the number of active NFT traders dropped to its lowest point since November 2021.

Investors Flock to Tokenized Diamond as Crypto Banking Crisis Props Hard Assets

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2023. Mar. 16. 16:55

Investors Flock to Tokenized Diamond as Crypto Banking Crisis Props Hard Assets Where are investors parking their money as the U.S. banking crisis ripped through the market? Hard assets, including tokenized diamonds.

Crypto Exchange Orca to Block U.S. Traders From Website

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2023. Mar. 16. 16:53

Crypto Exchange Orca to Block U.S. Traders From Website The top decentralized exchange on Solana will restrict U.S. trading activity from orca.so beginning on March 31.

ARB Token Trending on Twitter After Arbitrum’s Airdrop Announcement

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2023. Mar. 16. 16:51

ARB Token Trending on Twitter After Arbitrum’s Airdrop Announcement The Arbitrum Discord channel is rife with activity with thousands of messages since the announcement today

Google Searches for Arbitrum Soar Amid Airdrop Announcement

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2023. Mar. 16. 16:29

Google Searches for Arbitrum Soar Amid Airdrop Announcement Google searches for Arbitrum, the largest layer 2 scaling solution on Ethereum, have soared in the past 24-hours after the long-awaited airdrop was announced.

Crypto Custody Firm Copper Shelves Enterprise Business: Source

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2023. Mar. 16. 15:25

Crypto Custody Firm Copper Shelves Enterprise Business: Source Focusing on Copper’s Clear Loop custody and settlement business made more economic sense going forward.

How AI Is Changing Artistic Creation and Challenging IP Laws

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2023. Mar. 16. 15:23

How AI Is Changing Artistic Creation and Challenging IP Laws “These are ethical concerns that, as a society, we're really confronted with for the first time,” said trademark and copyright lawyer Jessica Neer McDonald.

Yuga Labs Summons Fans to Mint HV-MTL NFTs, Prices Soar on OpenSea

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2023. Mar. 16. 14:58

Yuga Labs Summons Fans to Mint HV-MTL NFTs, Prices Soar on OpenSea Sewer Pass holders can now begin the next phase in the journey, burning their old passes to mint new NFTs with tiers depending on their score in Dookey Dash.

Ethereum’s Shanghai Hard Fork Now Has an Official Target Date

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2023. Mar. 16. 14:17

Ethereum’s Shanghai Hard Fork Now Has an Official Target Date Ethereum developers discussed April 12 for the long-awaited upgrade that will enable staked ETH withdrawals. Once the date is confirmed by developers on GitHub, Shanghai will be set in stone.

Ethereum’s Shanghai Hard Fork Now Has Official Target Date

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2023. Mar. 16. 14:17

Ethereum’s Shanghai Hard Fork Now Has Official Target Date Ethereum developers discussed April 12 for the long-awaited upgrade that will enable staked ETH withdrawals. Once the date is confirmed by developers on GitHub, Shanghai will be set in stone.

Web3 Company Orange Comet Taps 13-Year-Old Artist Doodle Boy for NFT Drop

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2023. Mar. 16. 14:00

Web3 Company Orange Comet Taps 13-Year-Old Artist Doodle Boy for NFT Drop The company is bringing teenaged artist Joe Whale’s work to life through a series of digital collectibles minted on OpenSea.

AllianceBlock, ABO Digital to Offer Tokenized Structured Products

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2023. Mar. 16. 13:29

AllianceBlock, ABO Digital to Offer Tokenized Structured Products The duo will offer traditional finance investors a lower risk, compliant way to back crypto projects.

Arbitrum to Airdrop New Token and Transition to DAO

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2023. Mar. 16. 13:00

Arbitrum to Airdrop New Token and Transition to DAO The long-awaited ARB token will grant holders the ability to vote on changes to the leading Ethereum Layer 2 network.

Stop Blaming Crypto for Traditional Finance Failures

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2023. Mar. 16. 12:45

Stop Blaming Crypto for Traditional Finance Failures After the recent collapse of three banks – Silicon Valley Bank, Silvergate Bank and Signature Bank – many pointed fingers at crypto as the cause. But crypto may actually be the solution, not the problem.

First Mover Americas: Investors Pull Coins From Bitcoin Funds

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2023. Mar. 16. 12:28

First Mover Americas: Investors Pull Coins From Bitcoin Funds The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for March 16, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Crypto Observers Believe U.S. Banking Crisis Could Strengthen Crypto Ecosystem in the Long Term

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2023. Mar. 16. 11:30

Crypto Observers Believe U.S. Banking Crisis Could Strengthen Crypto Ecosystem in the Long Term Robust banking solutions for crypto companies and investor interest in the resilience of the ecosystem could serve as key features in the coming months, one developer opined.

U.S. Banking Crisis Could Strengthen Crypto Long Term, Experts Say

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2023. Mar. 16. 11:30

U.S. Banking Crisis Could Strengthen Crypto Long Term, Experts Say Robust banking solutions for crypto companies and investor interest in the resilience of the ecosystem could serve as key features in the coming months, one developer opined.

Bitcoin Holds Steady; Dogecoin Leads Slide in Major Cryptocurrencies as Traders Lock In Gains

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2023. Mar. 16. 11:03

Bitcoin Holds Steady; Dogecoin Leads Slide in Major Cryptocurrencies as Traders Lock In Gains The market saw higher-than-usual volatility this week following the collapse of crypto-friendly banks over the weekend.

FTX Paid Around $2.2B to Sam Bankman-Fried, New Management Says

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2023. Mar. 16. 09:46

FTX Paid Around $2.2B to Sam Bankman-Fried, New Management Says The failed crypto exchange made a total of $3.2 billion in payments to Bankman-Fried and other key employees.

Bitcoin Held in Funds Drops to Lowest Since October 2021, ByteTree Data Shows

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2023. Mar. 16. 08:59

Bitcoin Held in Funds Drops to Lowest Since October 2021, ByteTree Data Shows The wealth management industry globally is very light in both bitcoin and gold, one observer said.

Voyager-Binance.US Pause Denied by Bankruptcy Judge

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2023. Mar. 16. 07:58

Voyager-Binance.US Pause Denied by Bankruptcy Judge A New York court denied the government’s request to halt the $1 billion deal, saying delay would harm customers.

Plagiarism, Fork, or Simple Mistake? Shiba Inu Community Debates the Origin Story of Shibarium

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2023. Mar. 16. 07:20

Plagiarism, Fork, or Simple Mistake? Shiba Inu Community Debates the Origin Story of Shibarium SHIB is down 8% and millions have been unstaked over allegations that the Shibarium code was stolen.

Plagiarism, Fork or Simple Mistake? Shiba Inu Community Debates the Origin Story of Shibarium

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2023. Mar. 16. 07:20

Plagiarism, Fork or Simple Mistake? Shiba Inu Community Debates the Origin Story of Shibarium SHIB is down 8% and millions have been unstaked over allegations that the Shibarium code was stolen.

Shiba Inu Token Falls 10% Amid Shibarium Code Drama

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2023. Mar. 16. 05:01

Shiba Inu Token Falls 10% Amid Shibarium Code Drama SHIB prices were down 10% in the past 24 hours, data shows.

Signature Bank’s Prospective Buyers Must Agree to Give Up All Crypto Business: Report

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2023. Mar. 16. 04:43

Signature Bank’s Prospective Buyers Must Agree to Give Up All Crypto Business: Report The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has reportedly asked banks interested in acquiring the shuttered New York institution to submit bids by Friday.

Signature Bank’s Prospective Buyers Must Agree to Give Up All Crypto Business: Reuters

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2023. Mar. 16. 04:43

Signature Bank’s Prospective Buyers Must Agree to Give Up All Crypto Business: Reuters The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has reportedly asked banks interested in acquiring the shuttered New York institution to submit bids by Friday.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Dips Below $25K as Market Debates Liquidity

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2023. Mar. 16. 02:18

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Dips Below $25K as Market Debates Liquidity ALSO: CoinDesk's Shaurya Malwa writes that higher-than-usual market volatility affected bulls and bears alike as crypto futures racked up $300 million in liquidations over a 24-hour period earlier this week.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Dips Below $25K as Market Worries About Liquidity

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2023. Mar. 16. 02:18

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Dips Below $25K as Market Worries About Liquidity ALSO: CoinDesk's Shaurya Malwa writes that higher-than-usual market volatility affected bulls and bears alike as crypto futures racked up $300 million in liquidations over a 24-hour period earlier this week.

Payments Processor Stripe Secures $6.5B in Funding at $50B Valuation

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2023. Mar. 16. 00:00

Payments Processor Stripe Secures $6.5B in Funding at $50B Valuation Stripe's valuation has fallen about 47% from its 2021 fund raise of $95 billion.

Art Trading Platform LiveArt Announces NFT Membership Card Linked to Exclusive Drops

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2023. Mar. 15. 23:51

Art Trading Platform LiveArt Announces NFT Membership Card Linked to Exclusive Drops The platform says its LiveArt X Card is meant to "put an end to NFT flipping and speculation" by encouraging collectors to hold onto their art long-term.

U.S. Federal Reserve’s Real-Time Payments System Coming In July

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2023. Mar. 15. 22:54

U.S. Federal Reserve’s Real-Time Payments System Coming In July The U.S. Federal Reserve is activating its long-awaited real-time payments system in July, the central bank said in a Wednesday statement, marking a transition that some have seen as a government challenge of the crypto sector’s instant-transaction advantages.

Bitcoin Slides Below $24.5K as European Banking Woes Spook Investors

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2023. Mar. 15. 21:51

Bitcoin Slides Below $24.5K as European Banking Woes Spook Investors BTC dropped as low as $23,946 Wednesday midday before pulling back above the $24,000 mark. Equity markets also struggled on the Swiss banking giant news.

Salesforce Taps Into NFTs Through Suite of New Web3 Products

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2023. Mar. 15. 21:44

Salesforce Taps Into NFTs Through Suite of New Web3 Products The cloud services giant is helping companies integrate NFTs to deepen their relationships with customers.

DeFi Exchange mStable Mulls Over Acquisition, Merger Offers

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2023. Mar. 15. 21:33

DeFi Exchange mStable Mulls Over Acquisition, Merger Offers MStable’s community will vote this month on whether to accept one of the offers, or sunset its struggling stablecoin investments service.

Starknet DAO Heads Toward First Governance Vote

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2023. Mar. 15. 20:57

Starknet DAO Heads Toward First Governance Vote The vote, opening on March 21, will let members approve a new upgrade for the scaling solution’s mainnet.

SEC Chairman Gensler Suggests Again That Proof-of-Stake Tokens Are Securities: Report

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2023. Mar. 15. 20:50

SEC Chairman Gensler Suggests Again That Proof-of-Stake Tokens Are Securities: Report U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler is doubling down on his opinion that proof-of-stake tokens could meet the definition of securities under the Howey test, thus bringing them under his agency’s regulatory authority.

Cathie Wood’s Ark Raises $16.3M for New Private Crypto Fund

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2023. Mar. 15. 20:12

Cathie Wood’s Ark Raises $16.3M for New Private Crypto Fund SEC filings show fundraises for two versions of the ARK Crypto Revolutions fund.

Chinese Businessman With Ties to Steve Bannon Arrested, Charged With Fraud, Including $500M Crypto Scam

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2023. Mar. 15. 19:48

Chinese Businessman With Ties to Steve Bannon Arrested, Charged With Fraud, Including $500M Crypto Scam Exiled Chinese businessman Guo Wengui was arrested in New York on Wednesday morning and charged with fraud for allegedly orchestrating a series of fraudulent schemes that bilked retail investors out of a collective $1.4 billion.

Bitfury CEO: U.S. Government Using Crisis to Choke Off Crypto Access to Banks

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2023. Mar. 15. 19:46

Bitfury CEO: U.S. Government Using Crisis to Choke Off Crypto Access to Banks Brian Brooks, former head of the OCC and now board member of blockchain technology company Bitfury, says the recent crackdown by regulators on three crypto-friendly banks appears to be a coordinated effort and what some are dubbing "Operation Choke Point 2.0"

Brian Brooks: U.S. Government Using Crisis to Choke Off Crypto Access to Banks

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2023. Mar. 15. 19:46

Brian Brooks: U.S. Government Using Crisis to Choke Off Crypto Access to Banks Brian Brooks, former head of the OCC and now board member of blockchain technology company Bitfury, says the recent crackdown by regulators on three crypto-friendly banks appears to be a coordinated effort and what some are dubbing "Operation Choke Point 2.0"

U.S. Lawmakers Digging Through Crypto Legislation for Bipartisan Winners: Senator

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2023. Mar. 15. 19:28

U.S. Lawmakers Digging Through Crypto Legislation for Bipartisan Winners: Senator Ideas have been gathered from the Senate and House, and lawmakers are trying to figure out what can get bipartisan support, said Senate Banking Committee member Thom Tillis.

Silvergate Was Not Cut Off From Loans, FHLB Says

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2023. Mar. 15. 16:57

Silvergate Was Not Cut Off From Loans, FHLB Says The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, the bank that supplied $4.3 billion to Silvergate late last year, did not force Silvergate to repay the advances which have been rumored to be the reason why the crypto-friendly bank had to go into voluntary liquidation, it said.

Silvergate Wasn't Cut Off From Loans, Lender Says

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2023. Mar. 15. 16:57

Silvergate Wasn't Cut Off From Loans, Lender Says The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, the bank that supplied $4.3 billion to Silvergate late last year, did not force Silvergate to repay the advances which have been rumored to be the reason why the crypto-friendly bank had to go into voluntary liquidation, it said.

Web3 Security Company Ironblocks Takes Aim at Spate of DeFi Hacks

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2023. Mar. 15. 16:49

Web3 Security Company Ironblocks Takes Aim at Spate of DeFi Hacks Ironblocks is the latest Israeli startup to build a protocol monitoring solution for crypto.

Bitcoin Dominance Reaches 9-Month High

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2023. Mar. 15. 16:39

Bitcoin Dominance Reaches 9-Month High The bitcoin dominance rate has climbed amid increasing turbulence in crypto markets, and more lately, as the price of bitcoin also reached a nine-month high.

Ribbon Finance’s Native Token RBN Surges 19% Amid Options Platform Release

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2023. Mar. 15. 16:34

Ribbon Finance’s Native Token RBN Surges 19% Amid Options Platform Release The token was trading at $0.25 ahead of the launch of Ribbon’s on-chain options exchange, Aevo.

Don’t Get Your Hopes Up: SVB's Demise Won't Bring Interest Rates Down

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2023. Mar. 15. 16:33

Don’t Get Your Hopes Up: SVB's Demise Won't Bring Interest Rates Down The Federal Reserve’s new Bank Term Funding Program is a backstop for banks – but also a license to let interest rates rip.

Uniswap Version 3 Goes Live on BNB Chain

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2023. Mar. 15. 16:00

Uniswap Version 3 Goes Live on BNB Chain Over 66% of voters supported the deployment in a governance vote held in February.

Evaluating Bitcoin as a Store of Value

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2023. Mar. 15. 15:56

Evaluating Bitcoin as a Store of Value Two on-chain metrics, realized capitalization and holding trends, demonstrate belief in bitcoin as a store of value (SoV).

Crypto Long & Short: Finding Alpha in AI-Related Crypto

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2023. Mar. 15. 15:55

Crypto Long & Short: Finding Alpha in AI-Related Crypto Glenn Williams Jr. explains how his process of researching small and microcap oil and gas companies compares to that of digital assets and AI. Then, Joe Orsini shares how two on-chain metrics, realized capitalization and holding trends, demonstrate belief in bitcoin as a store of value (SoV).

When Will Crypto Learn From the Mistakes of Banks?

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2023. Mar. 15. 15:26

When Will Crypto Learn From the Mistakes of Banks? It’s time to bring the lessons of TradFi to crypto’s shadow banks, unregulated custodians and offshore exchanges – before another FTX or Silvergate.

Sotheby’s Holding Meme-Inspired NFT Auction Featuring Beeple

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2023. Mar. 15. 15:18

Sotheby’s Holding Meme-Inspired NFT Auction Featuring Beeple The auction inspired by the popular subreddit “Oddly Satisfying” will feature works from artists Anyma, Beeple and Luis Ponce and is Sotherby’s first NFT auction in Paris.

Who Is Cross River Bank, USDC Stablecoin Issuer Circle’s New Partner?

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2023. Mar. 15. 14:37

Who Is Cross River Bank, USDC Stablecoin Issuer Circle’s New Partner? The New Jersey-based regional bank has an increased profile after the trio of recent bank collapses – and will likely face added regulatory scrutiny.

What Is Cross River Bank, USDC Stablecoin Issuer Circle’s New Partner?

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2023. Mar. 15. 14:37

What Is Cross River Bank, USDC Stablecoin Issuer Circle’s New Partner? The New Jersey-based regional bank has an increased profile after the trio of recent bank collapses – and will likely face added regulatory scrutiny.

Crypto Winter Ends Era of Bitcoin Mining ‘HODLers’

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2023. Mar. 15. 14:13

Crypto Winter Ends Era of Bitcoin Mining ‘HODLers’ Bitcoin miners are no longer able or willing to hold onto all of their mined digital assets indefinitely.

UK to Add Crypto Declaration in Tax Forms

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2023. Mar. 15. 14:07

UK to Add Crypto Declaration in Tax Forms Taxpayers will have to record their crypto gains separately as of next year, the U.K. Treasury said.

VC-Backed NFT Social Platform Metalink Launches Mobile App

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2023. Mar. 15. 14:00

VC-Backed NFT Social Platform Metalink Launches Mobile App Backed by notable Web3 figures like Guy Oseary, Gary Vaynerchuck and Moonpay CEO Ivan Soto-Wright, Metalink aims to be the first mobile platform where NFT collectors can talk, track and transact.

Germany and U.S. Seize Over $46M Crypto Tied to ChipMixer Investigation: Europol

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2023. Mar. 15. 13:52

Germany and U.S. Seize Over $46M Crypto Tied to ChipMixer Investigation: Europol National authorities took down the platform's infrastructure, seizing four servers and 7 terabytes of data.

Germany and U.S. Seize Over $46M Crypto Tied to ChipMixer Investigation

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2023. Mar. 15. 13:52

Germany and U.S. Seize Over $46M Crypto Tied to ChipMixer Investigation National authorities took down the platform's infrastructure, seizing four servers and 7 terabytes of data.

India and UAE To Collaborate on CBDC Development

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2023. Mar. 15. 13:22

India and UAE To Collaborate on CBDC Development India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will collaborate on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) by jointly conducting at least one pilot.

India and UAE to Collaborate on Developing Digital Currencies

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2023. Mar. 15. 13:22

India and UAE to Collaborate on Developing Digital Currencies India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will collaborate on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) by jointly conducting at least one pilot.

DeFi-Focused Asset Manager MEV Capital Offers Uniswap Hedging Strategy

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2023. Mar. 15. 13:00

DeFi-Focused Asset Manager MEV Capital Offers Uniswap Hedging Strategy MEV Capital uses options contracts issued by crypto derivatives specialist OrBit Markets to hedge liquidity providers’ positions.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Falls Back to Below $25K

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2023. Mar. 15. 12:26

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Falls Back to Below $25K The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for March 15, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Alameda-Linked Wallet Sent $100M of Stablecoins to Trading Firms After USDC Depeg

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2023. Mar. 15. 12:18

Alameda-Linked Wallet Sent $100M of Stablecoins to Trading Firms After USDC Depeg A wallet linked to the liquidators of the Alameda Research estate sent $100 million in stablecoins to crypto trading firms Cumberland and GSR Markets over the weekend.

Bitcoin Options Market Still Afraid of USDC Volatility

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2023. Mar. 15. 12:01

Bitcoin Options Market Still Afraid of USDC Volatility The options market is still valuing options that settle in the underlying rather than in USDC at a relative premium due to a continued concern of a further depeg, one observer said.

MEV Rewards on Ethereum Reach All-Time High During SVB Bank Run and USDC Depeg

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2023. Mar. 15. 11:30

MEV Rewards on Ethereum Reach All-Time High During SVB Bank Run and USDC Depeg Profits made from MEV were more than twice as high as the last peak during the FTX implosion.

Bitcoin Isn’t Trading as a Currency, but as a Speculative Asset: Morgan Stanley

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2023. Mar. 15. 11:27

Bitcoin Isn’t Trading as a Currency, but as a Speculative Asset: Morgan Stanley The cryptocurrency isn’t isolated from the traditional banking system, and its price is supported by U.S. dollar liquidity, the report said.

Bitcoin Isn’t Trading as a Currency but as a Speculative Asset: Morgan Stanley

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2023. Mar. 15. 11:27

Bitcoin Isn’t Trading as a Currency but as a Speculative Asset: Morgan Stanley The cryptocurrency isn’t isolated from the traditional banking system, and its price is supported by U.S. dollar liquidity, the report said.

Russians Use Tether to Send Money to the West, Evading Sanctions and KYC – Transparency International

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2023. Mar. 15. 11:00

Russians Use Tether to Send Money to the West, Evading Sanctions and KYC – Transparency International Russian banks may currently be cut off from the SWIFT international payments network. But, despite wide-ranging international sanctions against the Kremlin, money keeps flowing between Russia and the West, and a range of brokers are ready to turn Russian rubles into foreign currency abroad, in cash.

Decentralized Exchanges Posted Record $25B Daily Volume as USDC Depegged

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2023. Mar. 15. 10:42

Decentralized Exchanges Posted Record $25B Daily Volume as USDC Depegged The previous high of $24.3 billion occurred in May 2021, when bitcoin was worth roughly $65,000 and ether $4,400.

Australia's Treasury and Reserve Bank Held Consultations With Coinbase, Others

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2023. Mar. 15. 10:11

Australia's Treasury and Reserve Bank Held Consultations With Coinbase, Others Australia's central bank and Treasury have held meetings with international crypto industry executives on the future of digital assets and regulation in the nation.

KuCoin Has Closed a $10M Funding Round Into CNHC. But Is the Offshore Yuan Right for a Stablecoin?

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2023. Mar. 15. 10:00

KuCoin Has Closed a $10M Funding Round Into CNHC. But Is the Offshore Yuan Right for a Stablecoin? Circle Ventures, the venture arm of the USDC-issuer, and IDG Capital also joined the round.

KuCoin Has Closed a $10M Funding Round Into CNHC, but Is the Offshore Yuan Right for a Stablecoin?

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2023. Mar. 15. 10:00

KuCoin Has Closed a $10M Funding Round Into CNHC, but Is the Offshore Yuan Right for a Stablecoin? Circle Ventures, the venture arm of the USDC-issuer, and IDG Capital also joined the round.

Voyager-Binance.US' $1B Deal Should Be Halted, U.S. Government Says

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2023. Mar. 15. 08:17

Voyager-Binance.US' $1B Deal Should Be Halted, U.S. Government Says The Department of Justice doesn’t like provisions that would render the company immune from prosecution for former wrongdoing

Ethereum's Network-to-Value Ratio Slides to 3-Month Low as ETH Rallies 20%

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2023. Mar. 15. 07:07

Ethereum's Network-to-Value Ratio Slides to 3-Month Low as ETH Rallies 20% The widely-tracked ratio measures ether's market capitalization in relation to the value of onchain transactions processed on the Ethereum network.

Bitcoin, Ether Volatility Stuns Bears And Bulls Alike; Some Say Recent Price Action Driven by Bank Crisis

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2023. Mar. 15. 06:13

Bitcoin, Ether Volatility Stuns Bears And Bulls Alike; Some Say Recent Price Action Driven by Bank Crisis Some market observers say bitcoin’s recent price movements were largely driven by investors looking for alternative assets to park their funds amid a banking clampdown in the U.S.

Euler Finance to Offer $1M Reward as It Reels From Nearly $200M Exploit

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2023. Mar. 15. 05:39

Euler Finance to Offer $1M Reward as It Reels From Nearly $200M Exploit Euler has sent multiple on-chain messages to the attacker in the past 48 hours.

Over Two Billion USDC Stablecoin Burnt in Single Day, Data Shows

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2023. Mar. 15. 05:22

Over Two Billion USDC Stablecoin Burnt in Single Day, Data Shows USD Coin holders are not rushing back to holding the token just yet.

Over $2B in USDC Stablecoin Burnt in Single Day, Data Shows

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2023. Mar. 15. 05:22

Over $2B in USDC Stablecoin Burnt in Single Day, Data Shows USD Coin holders are not rushing back to holding the token just yet.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Holds Near $25K as Investors Remain Upbeat About Inflation Data, Fed Rate Hikes

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2023. Mar. 15. 03:16

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Holds Near $25K as Investors Remain Upbeat About Inflation Data, Fed Rate Hikes ALSO: Two prominent crypto executives say the industry must learn from the failings of Signature, Silicon Valley and Silvergate banks if it hopes to develop productive banking relationships. Ether and other cryptos also rise.

NounsDAO Approves Proposal for Feature-Length NFT Movie

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2023. Mar. 15. 02:24

NounsDAO Approves Proposal for Feature-Length NFT Movie The decentralized autonomous organization will move ahead with plans to produce an animated film based on its popular 8-bit NFT characters.

Crypto Must Do Better to Be Banked, Say Industry Executives

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2023. Mar. 15. 02:14

Crypto Must Do Better to Be Banked, Say Industry Executives The downfall of Silvergate, Signature and Silicon Valley banks have wounded digital assets. But crypto might one day work with big banks if the industry can mature, WAX CEO William Quigley and Maicon CEO Alex Liu suggested.

U.S. DOJ Was Investigating Signature Bank's Work With Crypto Clients: Bloomberg

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2023. Mar. 15. 02:13

U.S. DOJ Was Investigating Signature Bank's Work With Crypto Clients: Bloomberg Prosecutors were looking at the crypto-friendly bank before regulators seized it, people familiar told Bloomberg.

Blockchain Firm RockX Unveils Institutional Liquid Staking Platform

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2023. Mar. 15. 01:00

Blockchain Firm RockX Unveils Institutional Liquid Staking Platform Last month, liquid staking became the second-largest crypto sector when the total value of assets locked reached $14.1 billion.

Circle USDC Rebounds From De-Pegging, but Stablecoin Observers See an Uncertain Future

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2023. Mar. 15. 00:40

Circle USDC Rebounds From De-Pegging, but Stablecoin Observers See an Uncertain Future Nearly 4 billion USDC has been removed from the circulating supply since Friday with more USDC being burned than minted, data shows.

Circle USDC Rebounds From Depegging, but Stablecoin Observers See an Uncertain Future

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2023. Mar. 15. 00:40

Circle USDC Rebounds From Depegging, but Stablecoin Observers See an Uncertain Future Nearly 4 billion USDC has been removed from the circulating supply since Friday with more USDC being burned than minted, data shows.

Bitcoin Gains Early, Fades Late to Trade Below $25K

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2023. Mar. 14. 23:55

Bitcoin Gains Early, Fades Late to Trade Below $25K BTC had surged to a 9-month high above $26,500 after the latest inflation data before retreating.

EU Parliament’s Smart Contract Plans Limit Standard-Setting Promise, EU Commissioner Says

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2023. Mar. 14. 23:53

EU Parliament’s Smart Contract Plans Limit Standard-Setting Promise, EU Commissioner Says Controversial lawmaker proposals on data use may no longer meet original objectives, Thierry Breton told reporters

Staked ETH Withdrawals Being Processed on Ethereum Goerli Testnet Ahead of Shanghai Fork

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2023. Mar. 14. 22:58

Staked ETH Withdrawals Being Processed on Ethereum Goerli Testnet Ahead of Shanghai Fork Ethereum developers still need to set a date for the Shanghai hard fork to go live on the mainnet blockchain.

Signature Bank Shutdown Caused by 'Crisis of Confidence' in Leadership, NYDFS Says

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2023. Mar. 14. 22:44

Signature Bank Shutdown Caused by 'Crisis of Confidence' in Leadership, NYDFS Says The New York Department of Financial Services denied that Signature Bank was shut down for crypto-related reasons, instead saying the bank's leadership did not provide reliable information about its operations over the past weekend.

In About-Face, Crypto Exchanges Abandon Support for STG Token Reissuance

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2023. Mar. 14. 22:36

In About-Face, Crypto Exchanges Abandon Support for STG Token Reissuance Stargate Finance’s original STG token is gaining support again after StargateDAO canceled its plans to reissue STG following a dispute with FTX liquidators.

Crypto Platform Anchorage Digital Laying Off 20% of Its Staff: Bloomberg

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2023. Mar. 14. 21:45

Crypto Platform Anchorage Digital Laying Off 20% of Its Staff: Bloomberg The firm said that U.S. regulatory uncertainty played a role in its decision.

Crypto Platform Anchorage Digital Laying Off 20% of Its Staff

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2023. Mar. 14. 21:45

Crypto Platform Anchorage Digital Laying Off 20% of Its Staff The firm said that U.S. regulatory uncertainty played a role in its decision.

U.S. Treasury Poised to Release View on How DeFi Used in Illicit Finance

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2023. Mar. 14. 20:05

U.S. Treasury Poised to Release View on How DeFi Used in Illicit Finance The U.S. Treasury Department is close to releasing a risk assessment analyzing criminal use of decentralized finance (DeFi), according to Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes Elizabeth Rosenberg.

Accounting Platform Cryptio Partners With Protocol Labs to Help Filecoin Miners Go Public

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2023. Mar. 14. 19:39

Accounting Platform Cryptio Partners With Protocol Labs to Help Filecoin Miners Go Public Filecoin miners will be able to generate accounting reports needed to pass their public company accounting oversight board (PCAOB) financial audits.

Should I Keep My Money in Bitcoin or a Bank?

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2023. Mar. 14. 18:53

Should I Keep My Money in Bitcoin or a Bank? The U.S. government is in the business of bailing out banks.

How Web3 Animation Project 'The Gimmicks' Survives a Crypto Winter

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2023. Mar. 14. 18:46

How Web3 Animation Project 'The Gimmicks' Survives a Crypto Winter The creators of the successful Web3 cartoon – speakers at Consensus – talk about what’s next for interactive storytelling.

How Sports DAOs Can Offer Fans a Piece of the Action

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2023. Mar. 14. 18:41

How Sports DAOs Can Offer Fans a Piece of the Action Just as the Ethereum network continues to show us the way toward a fairer internet, Sports DAOs will show us the way toward the future of fandom, says Adam Miller of MIDAO in this op ed for CoinDesk's Culture Week.

SEC Is 'Completely Out Of Control,' Says a16z Crypto's Head of Policy

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2023. Mar. 14. 18:26

SEC Is 'Completely Out Of Control,' Says a16z Crypto's Head of Policy At the annual Futures Industry Association conference in Boca Raton, representatives from crypto companies argued the lack of regulatory clarity would stifle US innovation.

Decentralized Borrowing Protocol Liquity’s LQTY Token Soars Amid USDC Chaos

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2023. Mar. 14. 18:11

Decentralized Borrowing Protocol Liquity’s LQTY Token Soars Amid USDC Chaos The price increase of LQTY comes amid heightened interest in stablecoins following the depegging of USD Coin and the shutdown of several crypto-friendly banks.

FIL Jumps 14% as Traders Await Filecoin Virtual Machine Upgrade

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2023. Mar. 14. 17:14

FIL Jumps 14% as Traders Await Filecoin Virtual Machine Upgrade FIL was lately trading at $7.22 ahead of an upgrade that will introduce several new features to the Filecoin network.

Gibraltar's Xapo Bank Enables GBP Payments, Prepares USDC Option Amid U.S. Crypto Banking Crisis

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2023. Mar. 14. 16:46

Gibraltar's Xapo Bank Enables GBP Payments, Prepares USDC Option Amid U.S. Crypto Banking Crisis The retail-focused bank will be allowing users to make payments directly to and from ther U.K. accounts or wallets.

Metaverse Fashion Is on the Rise, but for Whom?

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2023. Mar. 14. 16:06

Metaverse Fashion Is on the Rise, but for Whom? Digital fashion is nascent in the Web3 space, with the potential to onboard millions of users in the coming years. But, as brands work out who to target with hard-to-fathom technology. adoption is still in its early stages. This piece is a part of CoinDesk’s Culture Week.

Coinbase Is Adding DeFi Apps Uniswap and Aave to Its Base Blockchain: Source

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2023. Mar. 14. 15:20

Coinbase Is Adding DeFi Apps Uniswap and Aave to Its Base Blockchain: Source A person familiar with the process said Uniswap would probably appear on Base in a couple of months.

AI and Crypto Are Combining to Create Web3's 'Multiplayer Era'

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2023. Mar. 14. 14:04

AI and Crypto Are Combining to Create Web3's 'Multiplayer Era' Creating with code has never been easier. Web3 tooling shows us how it can be equitable.

ORBS Token Rises After DWF Labs Invests $10M

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2023. Mar. 14. 13:26

ORBS Token Rises After DWF Labs Invests $10M The market maker has invested in the Orbs Network through a new token sale.

ORBS Token Rises 15% After DWF Labs Invests $10M

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2023. Mar. 14. 13:26

ORBS Token Rises 15% After DWF Labs Invests $10M The market maker has invested in the Orbs Network through a new token sale.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Hits 9-Month High

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2023. Mar. 14. 13:10

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Hits 9-Month High The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for March 14, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Web3 Service Unstoppable Domains and Polygon Labs Roll Out .polygon Domains

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2023. Mar. 14. 13:00

Web3 Service Unstoppable Domains and Polygon Labs Roll Out .polygon Domains The new tool will allow users to expand their digital identity across over 750 decentralized applications, games and metaverses on the Polygon network.

U.K. Bank NatWest Limits Daily Crypto Payments to $1,200

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2023. Mar. 14. 12:58

U.K. Bank NatWest Limits Daily Crypto Payments to $1,200 Customers will be limited to payments of 1,000 pounds ($1,218) per day and 5,000 pounds over a 30-day period.

UK Bank NatWest Limits Daily Crypto Payments to $1,200

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2023. Mar. 14. 12:58

UK Bank NatWest Limits Daily Crypto Payments to $1,200 Customers will be limited to payments of 1,000 pounds ($1,218) per day and 5,000 pounds over a 30-day period.

U.S. Inflation Slowed to 6% in February; Bitcoin Breaks $26K

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2023. Mar. 14. 12:45

U.S. Inflation Slowed to 6% in February; Bitcoin Breaks $26K The bitcoin price (BTC) rose to a nine-month high of $25,484 in the minutes following the report and then extended those gains.

Bitcoin Breaks $26K as U.S. Inflation Slowed to 6% in February

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2023. Mar. 14. 12:45

Bitcoin Breaks $26K as U.S. Inflation Slowed to 6% in February The bitcoin price (BTC) rose to a nine-month high of $25,484 in the minutes following the report and then extended those gains.

Bitcoin Breaks $25K as U.S. Inflation Slowed to 6% in February

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2023. Mar. 14. 12:45

Bitcoin Breaks $25K as U.S. Inflation Slowed to 6% in February The bitcoin price (BTC) rose to a nine-month high of $25,484 in the minutes following the report and then extended those gains.

Asset Management Giants Blackstone, Apollo Eyeing SVB Assets: Bloomberg

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2023. Mar. 14. 12:30

Asset Management Giants Blackstone, Apollo Eyeing SVB Assets: Bloomberg SVB collapsed last week following a $42 billion bank run after it announced plans to sell $2.24 billion in new shares.

Asset Managers Blackstone, Apollo Eyeing SVB Assets: Bloomberg

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2023. Mar. 14. 12:30

Asset Managers Blackstone, Apollo Eyeing SVB Assets: Bloomberg SVB collapsed last week following a $42 billion bank run after it announced plans to sell $2.24 billion in new shares.

EU Parliament Passes Bill Requiring Smart Contracts to Include Kill Switch

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2023. Mar. 14. 12:30

EU Parliament Passes Bill Requiring Smart Contracts to Include Kill Switch The new law has attracted controversy for endangering the immutable nature of blockchain-based conditional programs

Bitcoin Options Volume on Deribit Hits Highest Level in 22 Months as Bank Failures Breed Volatility

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2023. Mar. 14. 11:01

Bitcoin Options Volume on Deribit Hits Highest Level in 22 Months as Bank Failures Breed Volatility Traders seek options to hedge against market volatility as U.S. bank failures triggered sharp repricing of interest rate expectations.

Vitalik Buterin-Named Wallet Sent 500 Ether to Mint RAI, Buy USDC Amid Depegging

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2023. Mar. 14. 09:07

Vitalik Buterin-Named Wallet Sent 500 Ether to Mint RAI, Buy USDC Amid Depegging USDC depegged over the weekend to 89 cents, and a Buterin-labeled wallet may have bought the dip.

Bitcoin Nears $25K as Interbank Funding Stress Indicator Surges to Highest Level Since COVID Crash

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2023. Mar. 14. 08:56

Bitcoin Nears $25K as Interbank Funding Stress Indicator Surges to Highest Level Since COVID Crash Banking sector stress strengthens the case for Fed pause next week. Likely beneficiaries from the financial stress are gold and bitcoin, one observer said.

Dogecoin Network's Patched Bug Is Still Present in 280 Blockchains, Blockchain Security Firm Says

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2023. Mar. 14. 07:28

Dogecoin Network's Patched Bug Is Still Present in 280 Blockchains, Blockchain Security Firm Says The bug pertains to the way peer-to-peer communications are conducted on blockchain networks, such as Litecoin and Zcash.

Santander, HSBC, Deutsche and Others Still Willing to Serve Crypto Clients After Banking Failures, DCG Says

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2023. Mar. 14. 07:13

Santander, HSBC, Deutsche and Others Still Willing to Serve Crypto Clients After Banking Failures, DCG Says Major banks are still willing to work with crypto firms though they may implement service restrictions, according to messages viewed by CoinDesk.

Santander, HSBC, Deutsche Bank, Others Still Willing to Serve Crypto Clients After Banking Failures, DCG Says

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2023. Mar. 14. 07:13

Santander, HSBC, Deutsche Bank, Others Still Willing to Serve Crypto Clients After Banking Failures, DCG Says Major banks are still willing to work with crypto firms though they may implement service restrictions, according to messages viewed by CoinDesk.

India’s Crypto Industry Finally Sees Lawmakers Engaging

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2023. Mar. 14. 07:12

India’s Crypto Industry Finally Sees Lawmakers Engaging On Saturday, India’s crypto industry pulled off a near coup by bringing senior leaders from India’s ruling party and the opposition benches to an event to engage in serious discussions.

Bitcoin Crosses $24.7K, Sees Highest Liquidations in Two Months

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2023. Mar. 14. 06:02

Bitcoin Crosses $24.7K, Sees Highest Liquidations in Two Months The largest cryptocurrency was trading at just over $24,700 during the Asian morning hours on Tuesday.

Coinbase Files Amicus Brief in Insider Trading Case: ‘We Need Rulemaking’

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2023. Mar. 14. 04:28

Coinbase Files Amicus Brief in Insider Trading Case: ‘We Need Rulemaking’ The exchange denies that any of the tokens former Coinbase manager Ishan Wahi inside-traded with associates were securities because Coinbase doesn’t list securities – but it would like to if the SEC gave it proper rules and guidance.

Signature Bank’s Signet Platform Still Works, But Some Clients Have Moved On

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2023. Mar. 14. 04:01

Signature Bank’s Signet Platform Still Works, But Some Clients Have Moved On A source told CoinDesk the real-time payments platform, popular with crypto businesses, will continue to be offered under the newly established Signature Bridge Bank entity.

Banking Crisis Won’t Kill Crypto-Banking Despite Short-Term Pain

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2023. Mar. 13. 23:09

Banking Crisis Won’t Kill Crypto-Banking Despite Short-Term Pain From alternative banks to on-chain banking, crypto banking still has plenty of options, experts say.

Banking Crisis Won’t Kill Crypto Banking Despite Short-Term Pain

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2023. Mar. 13. 23:09

Banking Crisis Won’t Kill Crypto Banking Despite Short-Term Pain From alternative banks to on-chain banking, crypto banking still has plenty of options, experts say.

Bitcoin Spike to $24.5K Stemmed From Regulators' Bank Interventions, Binance Stablecoin Conversion, Investor Hopes for Fed Dovishness

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2023. Mar. 13. 23:03

Bitcoin Spike to $24.5K Stemmed From Regulators' Bank Interventions, Binance Stablecoin Conversion, Investor Hopes for Fed Dovishness Investment banking giant Goldman Sachs analysts have predicted that the U.S. central bank will not raise interest rates at its next FOMC meeting on March 22, according to a report.

Bitcoin Surges as Bank Client Rescue Eases Contagion Fears, Fuels Hopes for Fed Dovishness; Binance's $1B Conversion Helps, Too

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2023. Mar. 13. 23:03

Bitcoin Surges as Bank Client Rescue Eases Contagion Fears, Fuels Hopes for Fed Dovishness; Binance's $1B Conversion Helps, Too Investment banking giant Goldman Sachs analysts have predicted that the U.S. central bank will not raise interest rates at its next FOMC meeting on March 22, according to a report.

NFT Artist Beeple Opens Digital Art Gallery in Charleston

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2023. Mar. 13. 22:31

NFT Artist Beeple Opens Digital Art Gallery in Charleston Mike Winkelmann, also known as Beeple, has opened the 50,000-square-foot Beeple Studios in Charleston, South Carolina, to showcase his art and to build a community of fellow creators.

NFT Artist Beeple Opens Digital Art Gallery in Charleston, SC

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2023. Mar. 13. 22:31

NFT Artist Beeple Opens Digital Art Gallery in Charleston, SC Mike Winkelmann, also known as Beeple, has opened the 50,000-square-foot Beeple Studios in Charleston, South Carolina, to showcase his art and to build a community of fellow creators.

Bitcoin Was Built Was for This Moment

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2023. Mar. 13. 22:28

Bitcoin Was Built Was for This Moment Amid a U.S. banking crisis, value is flowing into bitcoin. Is this the beginning of the “Great Reset”? investor and author Tatiana Koffman asks.

Bitcoin Was Built for This Moment

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2023. Mar. 13. 22:28

Bitcoin Was Built for This Moment Amid a U.S. banking crisis, value is flowing into bitcoin. Is this the beginning of the “Great Reset”? investor and author Tatiana Koffman asks.

CFTC Names Executives From Circle, TRM, Fireblocks Among Others to New Tech Advisory Group

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2023. Mar. 13. 22:21

CFTC Names Executives From Circle, TRM, Fireblocks Among Others to New Tech Advisory Group The Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced former White House official Carole House and TRM Labs' Ari Redboard as the new chair and vice chair of its Technology Advisory Committee.

Justice Department Investigating TerraUSD Stablecoin Collapse: Reports

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2023. Mar. 13. 22:18

Justice Department Investigating TerraUSD Stablecoin Collapse: Reports The investigations follow the filing of the SEC’s civil fraud lawsuit against Terraform Labs and Do Kwon last month.

Meta Will End Support for NFTs on Instagram, Facebook

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2023. Mar. 13. 22:04

Meta Will End Support for NFTs on Instagram, Facebook Meta’s Stephane Kasriel said on Twitter the decision is prompted by a desire “to focus on other ways to support creators, people, and businesses.”

USDC's 'Black Swan' Depegging Could Have Been Avoided With Proper Regulatory Framework

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2023. Mar. 13. 21:59

USDC's 'Black Swan' Depegging Could Have Been Avoided With Proper Regulatory Framework Fissures among the progressive left are primarily responsible for the lack of U.S. regulatory progress around stablecoins, says John Rizzo, senior vice president for public affairs at Clyde Group.

This DeFi Protocol Just Got Hacked. Its Token Is Still Doing Better than a Major US Bank's

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2023. Mar. 13. 21:54

This DeFi Protocol Just Got Hacked. Its Token Is Still Doing Better than a Major US Bank's Shares of Euler token fell 50% hours after an exploit on its protocol while First Republic shares fell roughly 62% following U.S. bank turmoil.

This DeFi Protocol Just Got Hacked. Its Token Is Still Doing Better than a Major U.S. Bank's

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2023. Mar. 13. 21:54

This DeFi Protocol Just Got Hacked. Its Token Is Still Doing Better than a Major U.S. Bank's Euler's EUL token fell 50% hours after an exploit on its protocol while First Republic shares fell roughly 62% following U.S. bank turmoil.

This DeFi Protocol Just Got Hacked but Its Token Is Still Doing Better Than a Major U.S. Bank's

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2023. Mar. 13. 21:54

This DeFi Protocol Just Got Hacked but Its Token Is Still Doing Better Than a Major U.S. Bank's Euler's EUL token fell 50% hours after an exploit on its protocol while First Republic shares fell roughly 62% following U.S. bank turmoil.

It’s Not Just Fraud That Chilled Crypto Regulation

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2023. Mar. 13. 20:56

It’s Not Just Fraud That Chilled Crypto Regulation While it’s easy to blame the recent shift in the regulatory mood regarding crypto markets on certain bad actors, the real roots lie beyond the crypto ecosystem, says Noelle Acheson.

FDIC Planning to Try Auctioning Silicon Valley Bank Again: WSJ

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2023. Mar. 13. 20:54

FDIC Planning to Try Auctioning Silicon Valley Bank Again: WSJ The designation of SVB’s failure as a potential systemic threat gives the FDIC more options to sell the bank.

DeFi Privacy Bridge Aztec Connect Sunsets After Less Than a Year

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2023. Mar. 13. 20:46

DeFi Privacy Bridge Aztec Connect Sunsets After Less Than a Year The backing Aztec Network is open sourcing the bridge and moving on to next-generation products.

U.S. Fed’s Supervision Chief Investigating What Happened With Silicon Valley Bank

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2023. Mar. 13. 20:36

U.S. Fed’s Supervision Chief Investigating What Happened With Silicon Valley Bank Michael Barr, the vice chairman responsible for bank supervision and regulation at the U.S. Federal Reserve, is examining how the regulated Silicon Valley Bank met with its rapid collapse last week.

Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank Reignite ‘Moral Hazard’ Dilemma Bitcoin Was Designed to End

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2023. Mar. 13. 19:39

Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank Reignite ‘Moral Hazard’ Dilemma Bitcoin Was Designed to End A debate from the 2008 financial crisis resurfaces as the FDIC intervenes to help two troubled institutions with crypto connections, says CoinDesk's David Z. Morris.

BlockTower Capital Funds Had Exposure to Silvergate, Signature Bank

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2023. Mar. 13. 19:24

BlockTower Capital Funds Had Exposure to Silvergate, Signature Bank Four funds with about $940 million in gross asset value had exposure to the custodians, as of May 2022.

Is This a Crypto Banking Bailout?

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2023. Mar. 13. 19:21

Is This a Crypto Banking Bailout? As the wreckage that started inside crypto banking threatens financial institutions beyond the sector’s border, the federal government is eager to make it clear that it’s not going to let it get out of hand. But is it a bailout?

Burning USDC and Minting DAI Prove to Be Popular On-Chain Activities Amid SVB Collapse

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2023. Mar. 13. 19:12

Burning USDC and Minting DAI Prove to Be Popular On-Chain Activities Amid SVB Collapse Circle’s USDC stablecoin had nearly $3 billion in net redemptions since Friday, while the total supply of DAI increased by 1.2 billion tokens over the same time period.

Binance GBP Funding On-/Off-Ramp to Be Suspended in May

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2023. Mar. 13. 19:11

Binance GBP Funding On-/Off-Ramp to Be Suspended in May The change will affect less than 1% of Binance customers, the exchange says.

Crypto Fund Outflows Hit Record Weekly Level

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2023. Mar. 13. 17:57

Crypto Fund Outflows Hit Record Weekly Level The outflows rose for a fifth consecutive week and come amid rising uncertainty about the future of digital assets.

The Banking Crisis Is Not Crypto’s Fault

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2023. Mar. 13. 17:34

The Banking Crisis Is Not Crypto’s Fault Crypto might have a banking problem, but banks don’t have a crypto problem.

MakerDAO Weighs Using Emergency Switch to Prevent Future DAI Depegging

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2023. Mar. 13. 17:18

MakerDAO Weighs Using Emergency Switch to Prevent Future DAI Depegging The community proposal comes just days after DAI followed its fellow stablecoin USDC in slipping beneath the one-dollar mark.

Silicon Valley Bank's Parent Looking at Strategic Alternatives

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2023. Mar. 13. 17:15

Silicon Valley Bank's Parent Looking at Strategic Alternatives The SVB Financial Group appointed a restructuring committee for its venture capital and investment banking arm.

Three Arrows Capital Co-Founder Kyle Davies: No Pending Lawsuits or Regulatory Action

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2023. Mar. 13. 16:56

Three Arrows Capital Co-Founder Kyle Davies: No Pending Lawsuits or Regulatory Action Kyle Davies, co-founder of defunct hedge fund Three Arrows Capital, has claimed he has no pending lawsuits or regulatory action following the collapse of the fund last year.

DYdX Passes Vote to Reduce Trading Rewards by 45%, Sending Token Up 29.89%

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2023. Mar. 13. 16:55

DYdX Passes Vote to Reduce Trading Rewards by 45%, Sending Token Up 29.89% DYDX token, the native token of the decentralized exchange of the same name, has surged by 26.88% on Monday after a governance vote had been passed to reduce trading rewards by 45%.

Bitcoin Miner Stocks Surge Amidst Banking Meltdown

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2023. Mar. 13. 16:51

Bitcoin Miner Stocks Surge Amidst Banking Meltdown Mining equities were up about 17% on average, along with the price of bitcoin.

Bitcoin Miner Stocks Surge Amid Banking Meltdown

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2023. Mar. 13. 16:51

Bitcoin Miner Stocks Surge Amid Banking Meltdown Mining equities were up about 17% on average, along with the price of bitcoin.

Fan Tokens: A Bet on Your Favorite Soccer Team?

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2023. Mar. 13. 16:39

Fan Tokens: A Bet on Your Favorite Soccer Team? Does the performance of soccer team tokens align with on-the-pitch performance? Max Good, from CoinDesk Indices’ team, breaks down the match stats.

Bitcoin Surges 18% to Above $24K

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2023. Mar. 13. 16:22

Bitcoin Surges 18% to Above $24K  The largest cryptocurrency by market cap was recently trading near $24,200.

Coinbase Officially Suspends Binance USD Stablecoin Trading

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2023. Mar. 13. 16:16

Coinbase Officially Suspends Binance USD Stablecoin Trading Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (COIN) has delisted the Binance USD (BUSD) stablecoin, according to a tweet on Monday.

Bank Collapses Underscore G-20 Hesitance on Crypto: Source

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2023. Mar. 13. 15:55

Bank Collapses Underscore G-20 Hesitance on Crypto: Source The recent collapses of crypto banks have only underscored the hesitancy of the Group of 20 (G-20) on crypto assets, a highly placed G-20 source said.

Move-to-Earn Has a Ponzi Economics Problem

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2023. Mar. 13. 15:28

Move-to-Earn Has a Ponzi Economics Problem Stepn is a cautionary tale for M2E startup founders like me. But I see a better model in Sweatcoin, which leveraged real-life utility to amass over 100 million users before going on-chain, writes Iomob CEO Boyd Cohen.

Move-to-Earn Has a Ponzi-Economics Problem

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2023. Mar. 13. 15:28

Move-to-Earn Has a Ponzi-Economics Problem Stepn is a cautionary tale for M2E startup founders like me. But I see a better model in Sweatcoin, which leveraged real-life utility to amass over 100 million users before going on-chain, writes Iomob CEO Boyd Cohen.

Panic Mustn’t Be Allowed to Spread After SVB Collapse: EU Lawmaker

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2023. Mar. 13. 15:23

Panic Mustn’t Be Allowed to Spread After SVB Collapse: EU Lawmaker Germany’s Markus Ferber said there needs to be a review of interest rate and sovereign bond exposures.

President Biden Calls for Stronger Bank Regulations in Wake of SVB, Signature Bank Collapses

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2023. Mar. 13. 15:18

President Biden Calls for Stronger Bank Regulations in Wake of SVB, Signature Bank Collapses The government on Sunday evening stepped in to guarantee no losses will be borne by the lenders' depositors.

$70M in Fresh On-Chain USDC Positions at Risk of Liquidation if Stablecoin Depegs by 10%

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2023. Mar. 13. 15:07

$70M in Fresh On-Chain USDC Positions at Risk of Liquidation if Stablecoin Depegs by 10% Traders using decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols to bet on a USDC revival over the weekend are at risk of eight-figure liquidations if the stablecoin loses its $1 peg again this week.

Bitcoin Miner Marathon Says It Still Has Access to $142M at Signature Bank

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2023. Mar. 13. 14:17

Bitcoin Miner Marathon Says It Still Has Access to $142M at Signature Bank Marathon terminated a credit facility with Silvergate last week.

USDC Stablecoin Regains Dollar Peg After Silicon Valley Bank-Induced Chaos

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2023. Mar. 13. 14:09

USDC Stablecoin Regains Dollar Peg After Silicon Valley Bank-Induced Chaos The Circle-issued USDC stablecoin regained its peg to the U.S. dollar after falling below the $1 value it was supposed to hold late Friday hours after Silicon Valley Bank was shuttered by state and federal regulators.

The Australian Open Goes Full Web3

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2023. Mar. 13. 13:43

The Australian Open Goes Full Web3 January’s tennis grand slam shows how brands can embrace the metaverse for increased fan engagement.

Stepn Was a Runaway Success During COVID but Can It Keep Moving Forward?

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2023. Mar. 13. 13:34

Stepn Was a Runaway Success During COVID but Can It Keep Moving Forward? Some see the future of fitness motivation. Others see a Ponzi scheme. This feature is part of CoinDesk's Culture Week.

Rethinking the Value of DAOs

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2023. Mar. 13. 13:05

Rethinking the Value of DAOs Or, how culture creates value in crypto.

Filecoin's FIL Token Gains 18% Ahead of Network Upgrade

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2023. Mar. 13. 13:01

Filecoin's FIL Token Gains 18% Ahead of Network Upgrade The token rallied 18% a day before its network upgrade takes place.

Fan Tokens: A Bet on Your Favorite Soccer Team?

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2023. Mar. 13. 12:55

Fan Tokens: A Bet on Your Favorite Soccer Team? Does the performance of soccer team tokens align with on-the-pitch performance? Max Good, from CoinDesk Indices’ team, breaks down the match stats.

MicroStrategy and Marathon Digital Lead Tenuous Bounce for Crypto-Related Stocks

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2023. Mar. 13. 12:46

MicroStrategy and Marathon Digital Lead Tenuous Bounce for Crypto-Related Stocks The government's weekend backstop of depositors at failed lenders Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank sent bitcoin above $22,000.

MicroStrategy and Marathon Digital Lead Bounce for Crypto-Related Stocks

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2023. Mar. 13. 12:46

MicroStrategy and Marathon Digital Lead Bounce for Crypto-Related Stocks The government's weekend backstop of depositors at failed lenders Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank sent bitcoin above $22,000.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Gains as FDIC Steps In for Silicon Valley Bank

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2023. Mar. 13. 12:44

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Gains as FDIC Steps In for Silicon Valley Bank The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for March 13, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Crypto’s Latest Stablecoin is Called HOPE, Started by Ex-Babel Finance CEO Flex Yang

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2023. Mar. 13. 12:37

Crypto’s Latest Stablecoin is Called HOPE, Started by Ex-Babel Finance CEO Flex Yang HOPE will serve as the native stablecoin for the new Hope ecosystem, which is focused on bringing traditional finance users to the crypto market.

Crypto’s Latest Stablecoin, Called HOPE, Started by Ex-Babel Finance CEO Flex Yang

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2023. Mar. 13. 12:37

Crypto’s Latest Stablecoin, Called HOPE, Started by Ex-Babel Finance CEO Flex Yang HOPE will serve as the native stablecoin for the new Hope ecosystem, which is focused on bringing traditional finance users to the crypto market.

Silicon Valley Bank Clients Can Fully Access Funds After FDIC Creates New Bridge Bank

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2023. Mar. 13. 10:33

Silicon Valley Bank Clients Can Fully Access Funds After FDIC Creates New Bridge Bank Loans and other services will resume on normal schedule Monday following a switch to a new bridge bank, the regulator said

Silicon Valley Bank Customers Can Fully Access Funds After FDIC Creates New Bridge Bank

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2023. Mar. 13. 10:33

Silicon Valley Bank Customers Can Fully Access Funds After FDIC Creates New Bridge Bank Loans and other services will resume on normal schedule Monday following a switch to a new bridge bank, the regulator said

Bitcoin, U.S. Stock Futures Erase Early Gains as First Republic Bank Tanks 50% in Pre-Market Trading

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2023. Mar. 13. 10:13

Bitcoin, U.S. Stock Futures Erase Early Gains as First Republic Bank Tanks 50% in Pre-Market Trading Risk assets pared gains while bond yields tanked as emergency measures announced by U.S. authorities failed to assuage investor fears about banking sector problems.

Bitcoin, U.S. Stock Futures Erase Early Gains as First Republic Bank Tanks 50% in Premarket Trading

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2023. Mar. 13. 10:13

Bitcoin, U.S. Stock Futures Erase Early Gains as First Republic Bank Tanks 50% in Premarket Trading Risk assets pared gains while bond yields tanked as emergency measures announced by U.S. authorities failed to assuage investor fears about banking sector problems.

Euler DeFi Protocol Exploited for Nearly $185M

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2023. Mar. 13. 09:55

Euler DeFi Protocol Exploited for Nearly $185M The losses occurred over four transactions in dai (DAI), wrapped bitcoin (WBTC), staked ether (sETH) and USDC.

Euler DeFi Protocol Exploited for Nearly $200M

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2023. Mar. 13. 09:55

Euler DeFi Protocol Exploited for Nearly $200M The losses occurred over four transactions in dai (DAI), wrapped bitcoin (WBTC), staked ether (sETH) and USDC.

OKX-Affiliated OKCoin Pauses USD On-Ramp Due to Signature Bank’s Collapse

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2023. Mar. 13. 09:28

OKX-Affiliated OKCoin Pauses USD On-Ramp Due to Signature Bank’s Collapse OkCoin CEO Hong Fang tweeted that customer deposits are safe and USD withdrawals are not affected.

EU Merchants Could Be Required to Accept Digital Euro, Ministers Told

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2023. Mar. 13. 09:06

EU Merchants Could Be Required to Accept Digital Euro, Ministers Told Governments from the euro currency bloc are due to discuss strategic objectives for the CBDC later Monday.

Silicon Valley Bank Crisis a 'Cyprus Moment' for Bitcoin: Crypto Observers

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2023. Mar. 13. 08:53

Silicon Valley Bank Crisis a 'Cyprus Moment' for Bitcoin: Crypto Observers The Fed's aggressive rate hikes and balance sheet reduction have caused a historic bank failure — fashioning a real-time ad for Bitcoin self-custody, observers said.

Smart Money Staying Put as USDC Remains Off-Peg

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2023. Mar. 13. 08:29

Smart Money Staying Put as USDC Remains Off-Peg Data from Nansen shows that the total amount held by smart money wallets, and active addresses, are at multi-month lows.

Smart Money Staying Put as USDC Remains Off Peg

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2023. Mar. 13. 08:29

Smart Money Staying Put as USDC Remains Off Peg Data from Nansen shows that the total amount held by smart money wallets, and active addresses, are at multi-month lows.

IMF Had Warned G-20 That Widespread Crypto Use Would Impact Banks

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2023. Mar. 13. 08:02

IMF Had Warned G-20 That Widespread Crypto Use Would Impact Banks The International Monetary Fund (IMF) had warned the G-20 nations that the widespread proliferation of crypto assets could lead to banks losing deposits and curtailing lending, a report made public on Monday reveals.

IMF Had Warned G-20 Widespread Crypto Use Would Impact Banks

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2023. Mar. 13. 08:02

IMF Had Warned G-20 Widespread Crypto Use Would Impact Banks The International Monetary Fund (IMF) had warned the G-20 nations that the widespread proliferation of crypto assets could lead to banks losing deposits and curtailing lending, a report made public on Monday reveals.

HSBC Subsidiary to Acquire Silicon Valley Bank's U.K. Unit for 1 Pound

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2023. Mar. 13. 07:52

HSBC Subsidiary to Acquire Silicon Valley Bank's U.K. Unit for 1 Pound The bank said the deal is a move to strengthen it's regional presence.

HSBC Subsidiary to Acquire Silicon Valley Bank's UK Unit for 1 British Pound

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2023. Mar. 13. 07:52

HSBC Subsidiary to Acquire Silicon Valley Bank's UK Unit for 1 British Pound The bank said the deal is a move to strengthen it's regional presence.

Binance Will Convert $1B Worth of BUSD Stablecoin to Bitcoin, Ether, BNB, and Other Tokens

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2023. Mar. 13. 07:43

Binance Will Convert $1B Worth of BUSD Stablecoin to Bitcoin, Ether, BNB, and Other Tokens Binance tapped into its Industry Recovery Initiative funds to cover the move.

Binance Will Convert $1B Worth of BUSD Stablecoin to Bitcoin, Ether, BNB and Other Tokens

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2023. Mar. 13. 07:43

Binance Will Convert $1B Worth of BUSD Stablecoin to Bitcoin, Ether, BNB and Other Tokens Binance tapped into its Industry Recovery Initiative funds to cover the move.

USDC Trading Dominates Record Day for DeFi Exchanges Uniswap, Curve

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2023. Mar. 13. 07:15

USDC Trading Dominates Record Day for DeFi Exchanges Uniswap, Curve Decentralized exchanges worked exactly as intended as traders rushed to exchange USDC for wrapped ether and other tokens.

Bitcoin, Ether Retrace Weekend Losses As Bears See $183M in Short Liquidations

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2023. Mar. 13. 06:03

Bitcoin, Ether Retrace Weekend Losses As Bears See $183M in Short Liquidations Markets jumped amid respite from the U.S. government and USD Coin-issuer Circle.

After Landmark Crypto Law, European Politicians Contemplate Building Their Own Blockchain

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2023. Mar. 13. 06:00

After Landmark Crypto Law, European Politicians Contemplate Building Their Own Blockchain ‘Europeum’ could safeguard values like privacy, digital minister Mathieu Michel told CoinDesk, as he seeks to make Belgium a blockchain hub

TrueUSD Says ‘Small Number’ of Users Impacted by Signature Bank Closure

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2023. Mar. 13. 04:16

TrueUSD Says ‘Small Number’ of Users Impacted by Signature Bank Closure Stablecoin issuer says USD funds held at Signature bank now fully backstopped by Fed

Circle Scrambles to Right USDC After Signature Bank Failure

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2023. Mar. 13. 01:55

Circle Scrambles to Right USDC After Signature Bank Failure Circle Internet Financial’s $3.3 billion cash reserves problem was seemingly solved Sunday when federal regulators promised that depositors of failed Silicon Valley Bank would be made whole in short order. But Circle’s USDC stablecoin isn’t out of the woods.

First Mover Asia: Silicon Valley Bank Failure Highlights Small Banks’ Vulnerability; Bitcoin Soars Past $22.5K

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2023. Mar. 13. 01:52

First Mover Asia: Silicon Valley Bank Failure Highlights Small Banks’ Vulnerability; Bitcoin Soars Past $22.5K  Since September 2021, the growth in cash assets in small bank balance sheets has turned negative.

Circle Scrambles to Right USDC After Signature Bank Failure

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2023. Mar. 12. 23:38

Circle Scrambles to Right USDC After Signature Bank Failure Circle Internet Financial’s $3.3 billion cash reserves problem was seemingly solved Sunday when federal regulators promised that depositors of failed Silicon Valley Bank would be made whole in short order. But Circle’s USDC stablecoin isn’t out of the woods.

Silicon Valley Bank Depositors Will Have Access to 'All' Funds Monday, Say Federal Regulators

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2023. Mar. 12. 22:29

Silicon Valley Bank Depositors Will Have Access to 'All' Funds Monday, Say Federal Regulators In a joint statement, federal banking and finance regulators said depositors will be made whole.

Crypto-Friendly Signature Bank Shut Down by State Regulators

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2023. Mar. 12. 22:25

Crypto-Friendly Signature Bank Shut Down by State Regulators New York-based Signature Bank, which has a number of crypto clients, was shut down Sunday by state regulators, the Federal Reserve announced.

Ripple Had ‘Some Exposure’ to Silicon Valley Bank, Says CEO

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2023. Mar. 12. 21:47

Ripple Had ‘Some Exposure’ to Silicon Valley Bank, Says CEO Ripple, best known for its connection to XRP, kept some capital at the failed Silicon Valley Bank.

USDC Volatility Lifts Bitcoin's Coinbase Premium to 3-Year High

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2023. Mar. 12. 18:32

USDC Volatility Lifts Bitcoin's Coinbase Premium to 3-Year High Coinbase premium is usually taken to represent stronger buying pressure from stateside investors. But that's not the case this time.

Yellen Says No to SVB Bailout, but Says Government Is Working to Help Depositors

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2023. Mar. 12. 16:04

Yellen Says No to SVB Bailout, but Says Government Is Working to Help Depositors Yellen sought to ease concerns that the bank’s collapse could lead to a domino effect.

Circle to ‘Cover Any Shortfall’ in USDC Reserves, Sparking Stablecoin Rally

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2023. Mar. 11. 20:58

Circle to ‘Cover Any Shortfall’ in USDC Reserves, Sparking Stablecoin Rally The company plans to use corporate resources to fill the gap, including external capital.

Bitcoin Regains $20K After $200M in Crypto Liquidations; Some Traders Brush Off USDC Fears

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2023. Mar. 11. 12:43

Bitcoin Regains $20K After $200M in Crypto Liquidations; Some Traders Brush Off USDC Fears Some traders are signaling strength for USD Coin, citing its treasury backing in U.S.-issued bonds.

Traders Bet on USD Coin Rebound as USDC Falls to 90 Cents

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2023. Mar. 11. 11:02

Traders Bet on USD Coin Rebound as USDC Falls to 90 Cents Some $4 million in USDC futures were liquidated in the past 24 hours, Coinglass data shows.

DAI Depegs as Stablecoin Rout Plagues Crypto

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2023. Mar. 11. 10:24

DAI Depegs as Stablecoin Rout Plagues Crypto MakerDAO’s decentralized stablecoin hits an all-time low of 0.88 cents.

DAI Depegs to Lifetime Lows as Stablecoin Rout Plagues Crypto

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2023. Mar. 11. 10:24

DAI Depegs to Lifetime Lows as Stablecoin Rout Plagues Crypto MakerDAO’s decentralized stablecoin hits an all-time low of 0.88 cents.

U.S. Lawmakers Met With Fed, FDIC to Discuss Collapse of Silicon Valley Bank: Source

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2023. Mar. 11. 06:17

U.S. Lawmakers Met With Fed, FDIC to Discuss Collapse of Silicon Valley Bank: Source Rep. Maxine Waters convened meetings with federal bank regulators in the wake of the bank's collapse.

USDC Stablecoin and Crypto Market Go Haywire After Silicon Valley Bank Collapses

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2023. Mar. 11. 05:51

USDC Stablecoin and Crypto Market Go Haywire After Silicon Valley Bank Collapses USDC's normally stable price sank to $0.89 from $1 while Ethereum gas fees soared hours after the crypto-tied bank failed.

USDC Stablecoin Depegs, Crypto Market Goes Haywire After Silicon Valley Bank Collapses

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2023. Mar. 11. 05:51

USDC Stablecoin Depegs, Crypto Market Goes Haywire After Silicon Valley Bank Collapses USDC's normally stable price sank to $0.89 from $1 while Ethereum gas fees soared hours after the crypto-tied bank failed.

Coinbase Pauses Conversions Between USDC and U.S. Dollars as Banking Crisis Roils Crypto

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2023. Mar. 11. 04:14

Coinbase Pauses Conversions Between USDC and U.S. Dollars as Banking Crisis Roils Crypto Circle's USDC stablecoin was hit by the shutdown of Silicon Valley Bank, one of its key banking partners.

Circle Confirms $3.3B of USDC's Cash Reserves Stuck at Failed Silicon Valley Bank

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2023. Mar. 11. 03:52

Circle Confirms $3.3B of USDC's Cash Reserves Stuck at Failed Silicon Valley Bank Silicon Valley Bank, one of the reserve banking partner for Circle's USDC stablecoin, was shut down by regulators on Friday.

Circle’s USDC Endured $1B of Net Redemptions Since Silicon Valley Bank's Shutdown

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2023. Mar. 11. 01:01

Circle’s USDC Endured $1B of Net Redemptions Since Silicon Valley Bank's Shutdown Stablecoin issuer Circle held an undisclosed amount of USDC’s cash reserves at failed Silicon Valley Bank.

USDC Issuer Circle Says it 'Awaits Clarity' From FDIC on Silicon Valley Bank Collapse

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2023. Mar. 11. 00:05

USDC Issuer Circle Says it 'Awaits Clarity' From FDIC on Silicon Valley Bank Collapse In its first statement following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, Circle declined to state how much cash it has tied up at the bank.

USDC Stablecoin Depegs From $1; Circle Says Operations Are Normal

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2023. Mar. 11. 00:01

USDC Stablecoin Depegs From $1; Circle Says Operations Are Normal USDC dropped to $0.973, its lowest level since the collapse of FTX.

Who Failed Silicon Valley Bank Depositors?

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2023. Mar. 10. 23:06

Who Failed Silicon Valley Bank Depositors? Should we point fingers at Silicon Valley Bank, the Federal Reserve, the banking system, crypto or the depositors themselves?

Crypto VC Firm Pantera Used Silicon Valley Bank as a Custodian

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2023. Mar. 10. 22:59

Crypto VC Firm Pantera Used Silicon Valley Bank as a Custodian A regulatory filing shows the shuttered bank as one of three custodians for Pantera’s funds.

DeFi Protocol Curve’s $500M Stablecoin Pool Hammered as Traders Flee USDC

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2023. Mar. 10. 22:51

DeFi Protocol Curve’s $500M Stablecoin Pool Hammered as Traders Flee USDC Curve's 3pool is supposed to have equal parts USDC, DAI and USDT. The trio are becoming imbalanced amid fallout from Silicon Valley Bank's collapse.

How Silvergate’s Crypto Collapse Differed From Silicon Valley Bank’s: No Bailout

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2023. Mar. 10. 22:08

How Silvergate’s Crypto Collapse Differed From Silicon Valley Bank’s: No Bailout For all the angst this week about how troubles in the crypto industry are fueling a banking crisis, the reality, so far, is actually something else: Of the two banks that went under, the one squarely focused on crypto – Silvergate Capital – escaped the black mark of a federal bailout.

Ether a Security? That Could Have Huge Ramifications for Crypto, Legal Expert Says

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2023. Mar. 10. 22:07

Ether a Security? That Could Have Huge Ramifications for Crypto, Legal Expert Says Should ether be deemed a security at the state level, it may lead to federal laws ultimately being settled in, Pennsylvania State University Dickinson Law Professor Tonya Evans, says.

Crypto Wallets Withdraw $902M USDC From Centralized Exchanges in Past 24 Hours Amid SVB, Silvergate Shutdowns

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2023. Mar. 10. 19:50

Crypto Wallets Withdraw $902M USDC From Centralized Exchanges in Past 24 Hours Amid SVB, Silvergate Shutdowns $11.4 billion of USDC reserves are held in the form of cash at Reserve Banks, which include the two members of the Federal Reserve System.

Scrutiny Falls on $43B USDC Stablecoin’s Cash Reserves at Failed Silicon Valley Bank

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2023. Mar. 10. 19:35

Scrutiny Falls on $43B USDC Stablecoin’s Cash Reserves at Failed Silicon Valley Bank Circle’s USDC, the second largest stablecoin with $43 billion market capitalization, held an undisclosed part of its $9.8 billion cash reserves at failed Silicon Valley Bank.

A Tale of 2 Banks: Why Silvergate and Silicon Valley Bank Collapsed

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2023. Mar. 10. 17:40

A Tale of 2 Banks: Why Silvergate and Silicon Valley Bank Collapsed Every U.S. bank is facing similar structural pressures to what drove crypto’s one-time favorite bank to the moon - then into the ground.

How US Judges Might Save Crypto from the SEC

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2023. Mar. 10. 17:00

How US Judges Might Save Crypto from the SEC Separation-of-powers offers hope to the crypto industry, which is under attack from unchecked executive power. Two separate courtrooms in which judges, guided by an impartial legal framework, eschewed that popularist mode of judgment and instead considered the SEC’s claims against the facts and counter-arguments presented to them.

How U.S. Judges Might Save Crypto From the SEC

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2023. Mar. 10. 17:00

How U.S. Judges Might Save Crypto From the SEC Separation-of-powers offers hope to the crypto industry, which is under attack from unchecked executive power. Two separate courtrooms in which judges, guided by an impartial legal framework, eschewed that popularist mode of judgment and instead considered the SEC’s claims against the facts and counter-arguments presented to them.

DeFi Stablecoin Exchange mStable Expects 4 Buyout Bids: Source

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2023. Mar. 10. 16:56

DeFi Stablecoin Exchange mStable Expects 4 Buyout Bids: Source Troubled DeFi stablecoin exchange mStable has been searching for a buyer after its founder announced he would leave at the end of March.

Silicon Valley Bank Shuttered by State Regulators

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2023. Mar. 10. 16:50

Silicon Valley Bank Shuttered by State Regulators Silicon Valley Bank was shuttered by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation on Friday, marking the second bank to shut down within days. The startup-focused bank counted a number of major crypto venture capital firms as clients.

Signature Bank Stock Down 12% in Volatile Action as Bank Selloff Continues

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2023. Mar. 10. 15:56

Signature Bank Stock Down 12% in Volatile Action as Bank Selloff Continues SBNY shares sank as low as $64.60 at 14:45 UTC on Friday, a drop of around 28% from its opening price of just over $90.

Signature Bank Stock Down 12% in Volatile Action as Sell-Off Continues

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2023. Mar. 10. 15:56

Signature Bank Stock Down 12% in Volatile Action as Sell-Off Continues SBNY shares sank as low as $64.60 at 14:45 UTC on Friday, a drop of around 28% from its opening price of just over $90.

Reviewing Code is Mind-Numbing: Q&A With Bitcoin Maintainer Andrew Chow

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2023. Mar. 10. 15:35

Reviewing Code is Mind-Numbing: Q&A With Bitcoin Maintainer Andrew Chow He stumbled upon Bitcoin in high school while looking for ways to pay for his favorite video games. He now reviews and improves Bitcoin’s code for a living. Sometimes it's boring, mind-numbing, but he does it anyway. Somebody has to.

On-Chain Liquidations Beckon as Ether Slumps to 2-Month Low

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2023. Mar. 10. 14:28

On-Chain Liquidations Beckon as Ether Slumps to 2-Month Low Several on-chain positions are at risk of being liquidated following ether's plunge to a two-month low of $1,373.

Banks Shouldn’t ‘Punish’ Crypto Industry, Republican Senators Urge

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2023. Mar. 10. 14:07

Banks Shouldn’t ‘Punish’ Crypto Industry, Republican Senators Urge A crackdown on digital assets companies is reminiscent of “choke point” targeting of gun sales, Fed Governor Jerome Powell was told.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Battered as Markets Spiral

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2023. Mar. 10. 13:18

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Battered as Markets Spiral The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for March 10, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Cathie Wood's ARK Purchases Over 350K Coinbase Shares in Biggest Buy of 2023

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2023. Mar. 10. 13:08

Cathie Wood's ARK Purchases Over 350K Coinbase Shares in Biggest Buy of 2023 ARK now owns 9.9 million COIN shares, worth $575 million which is around 3.8% of Coinbase's market cap

Cathie Wood's Ark Invest Buys $22M in Coinbase Shares

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2023. Mar. 10. 13:08

Cathie Wood's Ark Invest Buys $22M in Coinbase Shares ARK now owns 9.9 million COIN shares, worth $575 million which is around 3.8% of Coinbase's market cap

Replacing Silvergate’s Network Is a Challenge for Crypto Industry: JPMorgan

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2023. Mar. 10. 11:52

Replacing Silvergate’s Network Is a Challenge for Crypto Industry: JPMorgan Some of the services provided by Silvergate will migrate to other banks such as Signature Bank, Provident Bancorp, Metropolitan Commercial Bank and Customers Bancorp, the report said.

Silicon Valley Bank Rocks Crypto and Equity Markets Ahead of Nonfarm Payrolls

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2023. Mar. 10. 11:24

Silicon Valley Bank Rocks Crypto and Equity Markets Ahead of Nonfarm Payrolls Pressure on the U.S. banking system is questioning whether the Fed can push ahead with such an aggressive tightening cycle, analysts at ING said.

Silicon Valley Bank Rocks Crypto and Equity Markets Ahead of Jobs Report

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2023. Mar. 10. 11:24

Silicon Valley Bank Rocks Crypto and Equity Markets Ahead of Jobs Report Pressure on the U.S. banking system is questioning whether the Fed can push ahead with such an aggressive tightening cycle, analysts at ING said.

DeFi Protocol Tender.fi Hacker Returns $1.6M Following Chainlink Oracle Glitch

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2023. Mar. 10. 11:15

DeFi Protocol Tender.fi Hacker Returns $1.6M Following Chainlink Oracle Glitch A white hat hacker that targeted DeFi protocol Tender.fi has returned $1.6 million that was stolen on Tuesday, receiving a 62.15 ether ($85,000) bug bounty instead.

DeFi Protocol Tender.fi Hacker Returns $1.6M Following Pricing Oracle Glitch

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2023. Mar. 10. 11:15

DeFi Protocol Tender.fi Hacker Returns $1.6M Following Pricing Oracle Glitch A white hat hacker that targeted DeFi protocol Tender.fi has returned $1.6 million that was stolen on Tuesday, receiving a 62.15 ether ($85,000) bug bounty instead.

Finance Is Headed Toward Bank-Free, Decentralized Future: Bernstein

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2023. Mar. 10. 10:54

Finance Is Headed Toward Bank-Free, Decentralized Future: Bernstein Bank-free decentralized finance will be a trillion-dollar asset pool with over $40 billion in revenue by 2028, the report said.

Finance Headed Toward Bank-Free, Decentralized Future: Bernstein

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2023. Mar. 10. 10:54

Finance Headed Toward Bank-Free, Decentralized Future: Bernstein Bank-free decentralized finance will be a trillion-dollar asset pool with over $40 billion in revenue by 2028, the report said.

Facebook Parent Company Meta Exploring Decentralized App: Report

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2023. Mar. 10. 08:41

Facebook Parent Company Meta Exploring Decentralized App: Report The app, codenamed P92, will be a standalone product for sharing text updates

Ether Hits Two-Month Low Under $1.4K as Coinbase Premium Index Dwindles

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2023. Mar. 10. 08:11

Ether Hits Two-Month Low Under $1.4K as Coinbase Premium Index Dwindles The decline comes as New York Attorney General referred to ETH as security in its lawsuit against the cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin.

U.S. DOJ Appeals New York Judge’s Decision to Approve Voyager’s Sale to Binance.US

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2023. Mar. 10. 05:41

U.S. DOJ Appeals New York Judge’s Decision to Approve Voyager’s Sale to Binance.US The appeal comes just one day after Judge Michael Wiles gave Voyager Digital the go-ahead to sell its assets to Binance.US.

U.S. Justice Dept. Appeals New York Judge’s Decision to Approve Voyager’s Sale to Binance.US

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2023. Mar. 10. 05:41

U.S. Justice Dept. Appeals New York Judge’s Decision to Approve Voyager’s Sale to Binance.US The appeal comes just one day after Judge Michael Wiles gave Voyager Digital the go-ahead to sell its assets to Binance.US.

Justin Sun Completes $100 Million USDC Transfer to Create Huobi Liquidity Fund

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2023. Mar. 10. 04:47

Justin Sun Completes $100 Million USDC Transfer to Create Huobi Liquidity Fund Sun’s USDT is moving after Huobi’s HT Token Dropped 93% and then rebounded.

Justin Sun Completes $100M USDC Transfer to Create Huobi Liquidity Fund

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2023. Mar. 10. 04:47

Justin Sun Completes $100M USDC Transfer to Create Huobi Liquidity Fund Sun’s USDT is moving after Huobi’s HT Token Dropped 93% and then rebounded.

Justin Sun Moving Stablecoins After Promising to Create Huobi Liquidity Fund

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2023. Mar. 10. 03:13

Justin Sun Moving Stablecoins After Promising to Create Huobi Liquidity Fund Sun’s USDT is moving after Huobi’s HT Token Dropped 93% and then rebounded.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Plunges to Mid-January Levels

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2023. Mar. 10. 02:26

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Plunges to Mid-January Levels ALSO: CoinDesk analyst Glenn Williams writes that despite the crypto market's recent problems, bullish sentiment seems to be prevailing among holders of futures contracts.

Huobi’s HT Token Suddenly Falls 93%, Then Rebounds Just as Quickly

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2023. Mar. 10. 02:01

Huobi’s HT Token Suddenly Falls 93%, Then Rebounds Just as Quickly Huobi’s HT token, the native token of the cryptocurrency exchange, momentarily dropped 93% on Thursday for reasons that are unclear.

Bitcoin Falls Below $20K as 2023 Rally Reverses

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2023. Mar. 10. 01:07

Bitcoin Falls Below $20K as 2023 Rally Reverses A hawkish Fed, the demise of crypto-friendly Silvergate Bank, and a possible government sale of Silk Road-related bitcoin have investors ample reason to sell.

Huobi’s HT Token Suddenly Falls 93%, Then Rebounds Just as Quickly

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2023. Mar. 10. 00:56

Huobi’s HT Token Suddenly Falls 93%, Then Rebounds Just as Quickly Huobi’s HT token, the native token of the cryptocurrency exchange, momentarily dropped 93% on Thursday for reasons that are unclear.

Crypto Traders Suffer Over $300M of Losses in Liquidations Amid Market Crash

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2023. Mar. 09. 23:53

Crypto Traders Suffer Over $300M of Losses in Liquidations Amid Market Crash The largest long liquidation in at least a month suggests that Thursday’s crash in crypto prices caught traders off-guard. Bitcoin traders suffered the most losses, some $112 million in the past 24 hours, while ether liquidations surpassed $73 million, per data from Coinglass.

What Happens If Ether Is a Security?

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2023. Mar. 09. 23:32

What Happens If Ether Is a Security? A recent suit filed by the New York Attorney general could have far-ranging complications for crypto exchanges that list ether and similar tokens.

Huobi’s HT Token Suddenly Drops 93%, Then Rebounds Just as Quickly

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2023. Mar. 09. 23:12

Huobi’s HT Token Suddenly Drops 93%, Then Rebounds Just as Quickly Huobi’s HT token, the native token of the cryptocurrency exchange, momentarily dropped 93% on Thursday for reasons that are unclear.

U.S. Treasury Department Proposes 30% Excise Tax on Crypto Mining Firms

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2023. Mar. 09. 23:02

U.S. Treasury Department Proposes 30% Excise Tax on Crypto Mining Firms A provision in the department’s “Greenbook,” its list of tax proposals and explanations for U.S. President Joe Biden’s budget proposal, would create a phased-in excise tax based on the costs of the electricity used in crypto mining, imposed on the companies “using computing resources” to mine cryptocurrencies.

Hedera Turns off Services After 'Network Irregularities'

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2023. Mar. 09. 22:27

Hedera Turns off Services After 'Network Irregularities' The network’s native token, Hedera (HBAR), fell 7% to roughly $.055 on news of the irregularities.

Hedera Shuts Down Services After 'Network Irregularities'

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2023. Mar. 09. 22:27

Hedera Shuts Down Services After 'Network Irregularities' The network’s native token, Hedera (HBAR), fell 7% to roughly $.055 on news of the irregularities.

Silvergate Bank 'Had to Be Perfect' but Now Pays a Heavy Price: Strategist

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2023. Mar. 09. 22:15

Silvergate Bank 'Had to Be Perfect' but Now Pays a Heavy Price: Strategist But because they weren’t, the industry now is likely to have a difficult time attracting traditional firms into the crypto banking industry, Jim Bianco, president of Bianco Research LLC, says.

Senior U.S. House Republican Says CBDCs Could Be ‘Weaponized’ as Political Tool

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2023. Mar. 09. 21:47

Senior U.S. House Republican Says CBDCs Could Be ‘Weaponized’ as Political Tool One of the top Republican lawmakers, Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), is campaigning to stop what he argues is the intent of President Joe Biden’s administration to set up a digital dollar that could be deployed to collect information about citizens’ financial lives.

Voyager Continues Liquidating Crypto Assets for Circle’s USDC Stablecoin

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2023. Mar. 09. 21:39

Voyager Continues Liquidating Crypto Assets for Circle’s USDC Stablecoin Amid its ongoing bankruptcy case, Voyager has liquidated more than $80 million since March 8, according to on-chain data sourced from Arkham Intelligence.

New York Attorney General Sues Crypto Exchange KuCoin, Alleges Ether Is a Security

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2023. Mar. 09. 20:40

New York Attorney General Sues Crypto Exchange KuCoin, Alleges Ether Is a Security The New York Attorney General's office sued Kucoin on Thursday, alleging it offered unregistered securities and commodities.

New York Attorney General Alleges Ether Is a Security in KuCoin Lawsuit

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2023. Mar. 09. 20:40

New York Attorney General Alleges Ether Is a Security in KuCoin Lawsuit The New York Attorney General's office sued Kucoin on Thursday, alleging it offered unregistered securities and commodities.

Bitcoin Dips Below $21K to Reach Lowest Level In 7 Weeks as Silvergate Bank Shutdown Shakes Investors

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2023. Mar. 09. 20:31

Bitcoin Dips Below $21K to Reach Lowest Level In 7  Weeks as Silvergate Bank Shutdown Shakes Investors Bitcoin, ether and other major cryptocurrencies turned red as the crypto-focused lender’s crisis continued to unfold.

Starbucks Odyssey Releases ‘The Siren Collection,’ Its First Limited-Edition NFT Drop

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2023. Mar. 09. 20:18

Starbucks Odyssey Releases ‘The Siren Collection,’ Its First Limited-Edition NFT Drop Members of Starbucks Odyssey, currently in beta, were able to purchase up to two “Stamps” from an edition of 2,000 featuring the brand’s iconic siren.

MakerDAO Founder Calls for Rebranding of DAI Stablecoin

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2023. Mar. 09. 20:14

MakerDAO Founder Calls for Rebranding of DAI Stablecoin Rune Christensen said DAI suffers from bad branding that could be slowing its growth on a call with community members.

NFT Company Palm Teams With Pussy Riot to Foster Activist Art

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2023. Mar. 09. 19:52

NFT Company Palm Teams With Pussy Riot to Foster Activist Art Tolokonnikova will teach an “Activist Master Class” on the Palm network’s educational platform and curate a feminist art contest through the Palm DAO during NFT.NYC.

Why Financial Analysts Missed Silvergate’s Red Flags

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2023. Mar. 09. 19:35

Why Financial Analysts Missed Silvergate’s Red Flags There were numerous signs of the crypto bank’s problems, but nobody seemed to notice. Angelo Calvello says you shouldn't use traditional investment metrics to assess a non-traditional company.

Blockchain.com to Suspend Operations of Asset Management Arm: Bloomberg

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2023. Mar. 09. 19:34

Blockchain.com to Suspend Operations of Asset Management Arm: Bloomberg Crypto financial services company Blockchain.com is suspending operations of its recently-launched asset management arm, citing the prolonged crypto winter as the reason for its decision, according to a Bloomberg report.

Republic Crypto Denies Buying 10M ASTRA Tokens, Says Astra Gave Tokens to It as Part of a 'Free Trial'

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2023. Mar. 09. 19:21

Republic Crypto Denies Buying 10M ASTRA Tokens, Says Astra Gave Tokens to It as Part of a 'Free Trial' CoinDesk based its original March 7 story on a statement from Astra that said Republic purchased the tokens and that included a quote from a Republic executive. The statement was wrong, Republic says.

Astra Protocol, Republic Crypto Fight Over a Press Release They're Both Mentioned in

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2023. Mar. 09. 19:21

Astra Protocol, Republic Crypto Fight Over a Press Release They're Both Mentioned in Astra Protocol and Republic Crypto battle over contents of a press release they purportedly worked together on.

Gaming Protocol Aavegotchi Members Are Voting to End Multiyear Token Sale, Which Could Limit GHST Supply

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2023. Mar. 09. 19:14

Gaming Protocol Aavegotchi Members Are Voting to End Multiyear Token Sale, Which Could Limit GHST Supply If passed, roughly $33 million DAI will be allocated to support the development of the Aavegotchi ecosystem.

4 Potential Winners of the Silvergate Unwind

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2023. Mar. 09. 18:37

4 Potential Winners of the Silvergate Unwind The collapse of crypto's most visible bank could be an opportunity for stablecoins and other financial services providers.

Bitcoin Miner Hut 8 Talks Operational Issues and USBTC Merger in Earnings Call

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2023. Mar. 09. 18:09

Bitcoin Miner Hut 8 Talks Operational Issues and USBTC Merger in Earnings Call The Canadian mining firm has pulled 7,000 machines from a site due to litigation and is troubled by "electrical issues" at another site.

Bitcoin Miner Hut 8 Talks Operational Issues and U.S. Bitcoin Corp. Merger in Earnings Call

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2023. Mar. 09. 18:09

Bitcoin Miner Hut 8 Talks Operational Issues and U.S. Bitcoin Corp. Merger in Earnings Call The Canadian mining firm has pulled 7,000 machines from a site due to litigation and is troubled by "electrical issues" at another site.

US Fed Standing Up New Squad of Crypto Specialists, Says Supervision Chief Barr

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2023. Mar. 09. 18:02

US Fed Standing Up New Squad of Crypto Specialists, Says Supervision Chief Barr The U.S. Federal Reserve is putting together a “specialized team of experts” to enhance its supervision of the crypto sector, said Michael Barr, the central bank’s vice chairman for supervision.

Federal Reserve Setting Up New Squad of Crypto Specialists

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2023. Mar. 09. 18:02

Federal Reserve Setting Up New Squad of Crypto Specialists The U.S. Federal Reserve is putting together a “specialized team of experts” to enhance its supervision of the crypto sector, said Michael Barr, the central bank’s vice chairman for supervision.

Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin Dumps Altcoins Worth 220ETH That Have 'No Moral Value'

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2023. Mar. 09. 17:57

Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin Dumps Altcoins Worth 220ETH That Have 'No Moral Value' Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin liquidated a portion of his altcoin holdings this week before going on to say that the tokens sold had "no cultural or moral value."

Vitalik Buterin Dumps Altcoins Worth 220 ETH That Have 'No Moral Value'

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2023. Mar. 09. 17:57

Vitalik Buterin Dumps Altcoins Worth 220 ETH That Have 'No Moral Value' Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin liquidated a portion of his altcoin holdings this week before going on to say that the tokens sold had "no cultural or moral value."

Block.one Exits Silvergate Stake, Says Portfolio Firm Has No Exposure

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2023. Mar. 09. 17:16

Block.one Exits Silvergate Stake, Says Portfolio Firm Has No Exposure The Peter Thiel-backed company made a contrarian bet on Silvergate last November when its exposure to FTX’s collapse first became known.

Three Arrows Founders' Bankruptcy Exchange to Offer Claims as Portfolio Margin

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2023. Mar. 09. 17:03

Three Arrows Founders' Bankruptcy Exchange to Offer Claims as Portfolio Margin Zhu Su and Kyle Davies, the founders of bankrupt hedge fund Three Arrows Capital, have completed a $25 million raise for a bankruptcy claims exchange dubbed The Open Exchange.

THNDR Games Launches Play-to-Earn Bitcoin Blocks Puzzle Game

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2023. Mar. 09. 16:03

THNDR Games Launches Play-to-Earn Bitcoin Blocks Puzzle Game The Bitcoin gaming company’s latest product will allow players to test their problem solving skills against others to win bitcoin.

Securities Platform DEFYCA to Release Tokenized Private Debt Protocol on Avalanche

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2023. Mar. 09. 16:00

Securities Platform DEFYCA to Release Tokenized Private Debt Protocol on Avalanche DEFYCA’s launch highlights the growing trend of bringing tokenized versions of traditional markets like debt to blockchains.

‘Vitalik’ NFT Collection Takes Top Spot on OpenSea

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2023. Mar. 09. 15:51

‘Vitalik’ NFT Collection Takes Top Spot on OpenSea The collection is soaring based on its association with the co-founder of Ethereum, Vitalik Buterin. The NFTs commemorate a 2018 paper about Quadratic Funding, a public fundraising proposal.

Aave Advances Plan to Nix Borrowing, Lending of Binance’s BUSD Stablecoin

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2023. Mar. 09. 15:48

Aave Advances Plan to Nix Borrowing, Lending of Binance’s BUSD Stablecoin Crypto borrowing and lending platform Aave is moving closer to offboarding Binance's troubled stablecoin BUSD.

AI-Focused ZK Layer 2 Blockchain CryptoGPT to Issue Own Token Friday

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2023. Mar. 09. 15:18

AI-Focused ZK Layer 2 Blockchain CryptoGPT to Issue Own Token Friday CryptoGPT is attempting to latch on to the success of artificial intelligence (AI) and ChatGPT by issuing its own GPT token.

Digital Art Platform and Residency Program Wildxyz Raises $7M

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2023. Mar. 09. 15:04

Digital Art Platform and Residency Program Wildxyz Raises $7M Notable investors such as Reid Hoffman, Gwyneth Paltrow and Cozomo de Medici participated in the seed funding round.

Zero-Knowledge Crypto Startup Proven Raises $15.8M in Seed Round

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2023. Mar. 09. 14:26

Zero-Knowledge Crypto Startup Proven Raises $15.8M in Seed Round Framework Ventures led the seed round for the firm, which was founded by former employees of market maker Jane Street.

Price, Not Intrinsic Value, Is the True Measure of Bitcoin’s Success

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2023. Mar. 09. 13:45

Price, Not Intrinsic Value, Is the True Measure of Bitcoin’s Success Many financial advisors cite lack of intrinsic value as a case against bitcoin. But demand and global adoption, evidenced by bitcoin's steadily increasing price, are what they should be paying attention to.

First Mover Americas: Silvergate Shutters in Latest Blow to Crypto

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2023. Mar. 09. 13:15

First Mover Americas: Silvergate Shutters in Latest Blow to Crypto The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for March 9, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

SWIFT to Start Phase Two Pilot After Finding 'Value' in CBDC

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2023. Mar. 09. 13:04

SWIFT to Start Phase Two Pilot After Finding 'Value' in CBDC The banking network will now look at applications like securities settlement and trade finance

SWIFT to Conduct More Tests With CBDC Project

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2023. Mar. 09. 13:04

SWIFT to Conduct More Tests With CBDC Project The banking network will now look at applications like securities settlement and trade finance

Audius Implements NFT-Gating for Exclusive Artist Access

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2023. Mar. 09. 13:00

Audius Implements NFT-Gating for Exclusive Artist Access The news follows streaming service Spotify’s release of token-gated playlists.

Shares of Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Form Bullish Chart Pattern: Technical Analyst

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2023. Mar. 09. 12:36

Shares of Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Form Bullish Chart Pattern: Technical Analyst The bullish reversal pattern would open doors for a 50% price rally, chart analysts said.

India's Crypto Regulation Now Has Teeth, Experts Say

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2023. Mar. 09. 12:35

India's Crypto Regulation Now Has Teeth, Experts Say Bringing crypto companies into the purview of anti-money laundering rules imposes obligations and exposes them to fines for breaches.

Arthur Hayes Proposes Bitcoin-Backed NakaDollar, Which Would Rely on Exchanges to Maintain Dollar Peg

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2023. Mar. 09. 11:36

Arthur Hayes Proposes Bitcoin-Backed NakaDollar, Which Would Rely on Exchanges to Maintain Dollar Peg A stablecoin backed by $1 worth of bitcoin and 1x short of a bitcoin perpetual future can be used to provide stability to such a token, Hayes said.

Arthur Hayes Proposes Bitcoin-Backed Stablecoin Called NakaDollar

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2023. Mar. 09. 11:36

Arthur Hayes Proposes Bitcoin-Backed Stablecoin Called NakaDollar A stablecoin backed by $1 worth of bitcoin and 1x short of a bitcoin perpetual future can be used to provide stability to such a token, Hayes said.

Digital Asset Inflows Will Slow Without On-Ramps Between Fiat and Crypto: Morgan Stanley

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2023. Mar. 09. 11:11

Digital Asset Inflows Will Slow Without On-Ramps Between Fiat and Crypto: Morgan Stanley Following the closure of crypto-friendly bank Silvergate, the focus will be on actions by Signature Bank and crypto exchange Binance, the report said.

Morgan Stanley Sees More Regulatory Scrutiny of Crypto On-Ramps as Silvergate Falters

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2023. Mar. 09. 11:11

Morgan Stanley Sees More Regulatory Scrutiny of Crypto On-Ramps as Silvergate Falters Following the closure of crypto-friendly bank Silvergate, the focus will be on actions by Signature Bank and crypto exchange Binance, the report said.

Crypto.com Struggles to Maintain Fiat On-Ramps in the Face of Crypto Banking Crisis

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2023. Mar. 09. 10:56

Crypto.com Struggles to Maintain Fiat On-Ramps in the Face of Crypto Banking Crisis The exchange’s current banking partner is only accessible to users based in the European Economic Area (EEA).

Crypto.com Faces Difficulty Maintaining Fiat On-Ramps in the Face of Crypto Banking Crisis

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2023. Mar. 09. 10:56

Crypto.com Faces Difficulty Maintaining Fiat On-Ramps in the Face of Crypto Banking Crisis The exchange’s current EUR banking partner is only accessible to users based in the European Economic Area (EEA).

Nansen Rolls Out Query Product Offering Historical Data to Curate Datasets

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2023. Mar. 09. 10:50

Nansen Rolls Out Query Product Offering Historical Data to Curate Datasets The new product aims to help firms perform faster on-chain data analyses using unique data from Nansen’s expansive database.

Kwenta DEX Lures Traders to Capture Bitcoin, Ether Returns Regardless of Direction

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2023. Mar. 09. 10:29

Kwenta DEX Lures Traders to Capture Bitcoin, Ether Returns Regardless of Direction Kwenta, which uses Synthetix’s infrastructure for its perpetual product, has seen trading volumes surge in the past few weeks.

Crypto Options Market Flashes Bitcoin Warning as Silvergate Winds Down Operations

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2023. Mar. 09. 10:26

Crypto Options Market Flashes Bitcoin Warning as Silvergate Winds Down Operations Bitcoin's options skew favors bearish put options by the most in two months.

Crypto.com Struggles to Maintain Fiat On-Ramps in the Face of Crypto Banking Crisis

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2023. Mar. 09. 10:22

Crypto.com Struggles to Maintain Fiat On-Ramps in the Face of Crypto Banking Crisis The exchange’s current banking partner is only accessible to users based in the European Economic Area (EEA).

FTX Proposes $4M Bonus Program as It Seeks to Retain Staff

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2023. Mar. 09. 09:59

FTX Proposes $4M Bonus Program as It Seeks to Retain Staff The bankrupt crypto exchange wants to offer supplements up to 94% of salary to avoid sought-after coders quitting.

FTX Reaches $45M Deal to Sell Interest in Sequoia to Abu Dhabi's Investment Arm

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2023. Mar. 09. 09:10

FTX Reaches $45M Deal to Sell Interest in Sequoia to Abu Dhabi's Investment Arm The agreement requires approval from a Delaware bankruptcy court as failed exchange seeks to raise funds for creditors.

Silvergate Collapse Dragging Down Bitcoin Volume

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2023. Mar. 09. 07:20

Silvergate Collapse Dragging Down Bitcoin Volume Data from CryptoQuant shows that active addresses and transfer volume have seen significant declines as Silvergate weighs heavy on the market.

Polygon, Solana Lead Majors Slide Amid Bitcoin Weakness

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2023. Mar. 09. 06:33

Polygon, Solana Lead Majors Slide Amid Bitcoin Weakness Bitcoin dumped Thursday on the back of multiple catalysts that contributed to selling pressure.

Polygon, Solana Tokens Lead Majors Slide Amid Bitcoin Weakness

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2023. Mar. 09. 06:33

Polygon, Solana Tokens Lead Majors Slide Amid Bitcoin Weakness Bitcoin dumped Thursday on the back of multiple catalysts that contributed to selling pressure.

Biden Budget Plan Would Close Crypto Tax Loss Harvesting Loophole

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2023. Mar. 09. 05:26

Biden Budget Plan Would Close Crypto Tax Loss Harvesting Loophole U.S. President Joe Biden's proposed budget will include a provision to close tax loss harvesting on crypto transactions.

Crypto Bank Silvergate Announces 'Voluntary Liquidation'

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2023. Mar. 09. 04:21

Crypto Bank Silvergate Announces 'Voluntary Liquidation' The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has taken over Silvergate Bank, which saw prominent customers abandon it and its stock price plunge after revealing it faced regulatory scrutiny and had to sell assets to pay off loans.

Crypto Stakeholders Say No Exposure to Shuttered Silvergate

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2023. Mar. 09. 03:49

Crypto Stakeholders Say No Exposure to Shuttered Silvergate Binance, Coinbase, OKX, and Paxos have all released statements.

Yuga Labs' Otherside Metaverse to Launch Second Trip on March 25

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2023. Mar. 09. 02:17

Yuga Labs' Otherside Metaverse to Launch Second Trip on March 25 The Bored Ape parent company will allow up to 10,000 holders of its Otherdeed NFTs to participate in the second gamified test of its Otherside metaverse platform.

Yuga Labs' Otherside Metaverse to Launch 'Second Trip' on March 25

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2023. Mar. 09. 02:17

Yuga Labs' Otherside Metaverse to Launch 'Second Trip' on March 25 The Bored Ape parent company will allow up to 10,000 holders of its Otherdeed NFTs to participate in the second gamified test of its Otherside metaverse platform.

U.S. Government's $1B Bitcoin Transfer Spooks Investors, Bitcoin Dips

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2023. Mar. 09. 01:27

U.S. Government's $1B Bitcoin Transfer Spooks Investors, Bitcoin Dips The price of bitcoin dipped below 22,000 early Wednesday after authorities moved some of the bitcoin to Coinbase-controlled wallets.

U.S. Government's $1B Bitcoin Transfer Spooks Investors; Bitcoin Dips

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2023. Mar. 09. 01:27

U.S. Government's $1B Bitcoin Transfer Spooks Investors; Bitcoin Dips The price of bitcoin dipped below 22,000 early Wednesday after authorities moved some of the bitcoin to Coinbase-controlled wallets.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Hits 3-Week Low, Lingers Near $21.7K Amid Ongoing Inflation Concerns

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2023. Mar. 09. 01:08

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Hits 3-Week Low, Lingers Near $21.7K Amid Ongoing Inflation Concerns ALSO: Shaurya Malwa writes about Conic Finance, whose new tool for capturing high yields from stablecoin swapping service Curve has attracted over $60 million from depositors since its unveiling March 1. But at least one analyst questions whether it can deliver on its promise; bitcoin tumbles to $21.7K.

Lido Finance Weighs Sunsetting Liquid Staking on Polkadot, Kusama

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2023. Mar. 09. 00:26

Lido Finance Weighs Sunsetting Liquid Staking on Polkadot, Kusama The proposal comes as MixBytes, Lido’s partner developer firm for Polkadot and Kusama liquid staking, announced to stop supporting the networks.

Crypto Sector’s Reserve Reports Can’t Be Trusted, Says U.S. Audit Watchdog

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2023. Mar. 08. 23:25

Crypto Sector’s Reserve Reports Can’t Be Trusted, Says U.S. Audit Watchdog Proof-of-reserve reports routinely touted by crypto firms to assure customers that their financial transactions are in secure hands shouldn’t be trusted, according to the U.S. organization that oversees auditing standards

Bitcoin Miner Marathon Digital Terminates Credit Facility With Crypto Bank Silvergate

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2023. Mar. 08. 22:52

Bitcoin Miner Marathon Digital Terminates Credit Facility With Crypto Bank Silvergate The miner reduced its debt by $50 million and freed up about $75 million worth of bitcoin that was held as collateral.

Airbit Club Founders, Lawyer Plead Guilty to $100M Fraud Scheme

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2023. Mar. 08. 22:01

Airbit Club Founders, Lawyer Plead Guilty to $100M Fraud Scheme The scheme's founders and promoters promised victims their money would be invested in a lucrative mining operation, but instead spent funds on cars, jewelry and luxury homes.

Crypto Bank Silvergate Announces 'Voluntary Liquidation'

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2023. Mar. 08. 21:41

Crypto Bank Silvergate Announces 'Voluntary Liquidation' The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has taken over Silvergate Bank, which saw prominent customers abandon it and its stock price plunge after revealing it faced regulatory scrutiny and had to sell assets to pay off loans.

Pension Fund-Backed Parataxis Capital Shakes Off Crypto Winter With New Fund

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2023. Mar. 08. 21:28

Pension Fund-Backed Parataxis Capital Shakes Off Crypto Winter With New Fund The fund employs a long/short relative value trading strategy, and will launch with $25 million to $50 million in capital.

Grayscale Chief Legal Officer: A Spot Bitcoin ETF Will Protect U.S. Investors, Consumers

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2023. Mar. 08. 20:37

Grayscale Chief Legal Officer: A Spot Bitcoin ETF Will Protect U.S. Investors, Consumers Craig Salm discusses what scenario is likely to play out for the firm’s ongoing bid to gain approval for its spot Bitcoin ETF following Tuesday’s appeals court hearing.

Crypto Trading Protocol Vertex Eyes Institutional Traders on Arbitrum

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2023. Mar. 08. 20:37

Crypto Trading Protocol Vertex Eyes Institutional Traders on Arbitrum “You can never scale the way we’re planning to scale if you’re just" automatic market maker-driven, co-founder Darius Tabatabai said.

Embattled Crypto Lender Celsius Allocates $25M for Withdrawals, Burns $500M in WBTC

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2023. Mar. 08. 18:55

Embattled Crypto Lender Celsius Allocates $25M for Withdrawals, Burns $500M in WBTC Celsius Network established a crypto wallet with $25 million of crypto assets for the lender’s custody account holders to withdraw, Arkham Intelligence said in a report. Eligible customers have withdrawn some $17.7 million of crypto assets, the firm’s chief executive said in a Wednesday court hearing.

UK’s FCA Can’t Protect Crypto Investors From Losses, Says Agency’s CEO

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2023. Mar. 08. 18:31

UK’s FCA Can’t Protect Crypto Investors From Losses, Says Agency’s CEO Nikhil Rathi made the remarks in testimony in front of the Treasury Select Committee on Wednesday.

Crypto Lender Celsius Should Continue Exclusive Right to Pursue Novawulf Deal, Judge Says

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2023. Mar. 08. 17:27

Crypto Lender Celsius Should Continue Exclusive Right to Pursue Novawulf Deal, Judge Says Enough progress has been made to suggest the plan to set up a new recovery corporation should be the only one on the table, Martin Glenn said

Alpha Sigma, Transform Ventures Partner on New $100M Crypto-Focused Funds

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2023. Mar. 08. 17:20

Alpha Sigma, Transform Ventures Partner on New $100M Crypto-Focused Funds The firms are creating a new holding company called Alpha Transform Holdings, Inc.

Crypto Long & Short: Why Layer 2 Protocols Matter

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2023. Mar. 08. 17:07

Crypto Long & Short: Why Layer 2 Protocols Matter This week, Glenn Williams Jr. tackles one of the core bits of infrastructure that anyone in the hunt for crypto investments must grasp. Then, Todd Groth of CoinDesk Indices wades into one of traditional finance’s biggest numbers: $7 trillion.

Paul Krugman Is Having a Bitcoin Moment

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2023. Mar. 08. 17:04

Paul Krugman Is Having a Bitcoin Moment Venmo blacklisted the die-hard crypto skeptic. Maybe now he’ll see the light.

Crypto Rails Should Bring Efficiency Gains to the $7T-a-Day TradFi FX Market

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2023. Mar. 08. 17:00

Crypto Rails Should Bring Efficiency Gains to the $7T-a-Day TradFi FX Market Todd Groth of CoinDesk Indices wades into one of traditional finance’s biggest numbers: $7 trillion.

Bitcoin Climbs Above $22K as Powell Softens Tone on Day 2 of Congressional Testimony

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2023. Mar. 08. 16:08

Bitcoin Climbs Above $22K as Powell Softens Tone on Day 2 of Congressional Testimony The Fed chair said no decision has yet been made on the size of the coming March rate hike.

Women Are Being Shut Out Of Web3; These Women Are Building Anyway

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2023. Mar. 08. 14:45

Women Are Being Shut Out Of Web3; These Women Are Building Anyway While only 13% of Web3 startups include a female founder and women represent just 27% of the top Web3 startups’ workforce, these women remain as determined as ever to shape our digital future.

Stargate Finance Token Down 8% on Coinbase Delisting

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2023. Mar. 08. 14:16

Stargate Finance Token Down 8% on Coinbase Delisting The token underlying cross-chain bridge protocol Stargate Finance (STG) will be delisted by Coinbase (COIN), STG has slumped by 8.04% in the past 24-hours.

Generative Art NFTs Are Coming to Solana With Code Canvas

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2023. Mar. 08. 14:00

Generative Art NFTs Are Coming to Solana With Code Canvas The team behind Solana-based Exchange.Art is tapping into generative art through its new marketplace, courting creators native to Ethereum and Tezos.

DeFi Protocol Maverick Unveils UniSwap Rival Decentralized Exchange on Ethereum

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2023. Mar. 08. 14:00

DeFi Protocol Maverick Unveils UniSwap Rival Decentralized Exchange on Ethereum Maverick Protocol said that it developed a novel automated market maker algorithm that offers more customization and higher capital efficiency than top decentralized exchange UniSwap.

Coinbase Starts ‘Wallet as a Service’ That Companies Can Build Into Their Own Apps

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2023. Mar. 08. 14:00

Coinbase Starts ‘Wallet as a Service’ That Companies Can Build Into Their Own Apps The U.S. crypto exchange says the new wallet-as-a-service could help companies “to help bring the next hundred million customers into Web3 through a seamless wallet-onboarding experience.”

Coinbase Starts ‘Wallet as a Service’ Companies Can Build Into Their Own Apps

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2023. Mar. 08. 14:00

Coinbase Starts ‘Wallet as a Service’ Companies Can Build Into Their Own Apps The U.S. crypto exchange says the new wallet-as-a-service could help companies “to help bring the next hundred million customers into Web3 through a seamless wallet-onboarding experience.”

Crypto Payroll Startup Toku Raises $20M

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2023. Mar. 08. 13:49

Crypto Payroll Startup Toku Raises $20M Blockchain Capital led the round for the firm, which also offers tax compliance solutions.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Belted by Rate Fears

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2023. Mar. 08. 13:28

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Belted by Rate Fears The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for March 8, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Payments Technology Firm Nuvei Q4 Crypto Revenue Drops 58% From Year Ago

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2023. Mar. 08. 13:04

Payments Technology Firm Nuvei Q4 Crypto Revenue Drops 58% From Year Ago The sharp drop is set against revenue growth of 4% from $211.9 million to $220.3 million across the whole of Nuvei's business.

Gitcoin’s Owocki Says Crypto Can Regenerate the World. Just Don’t Call Him Starry-Eyed

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2023. Mar. 08. 12:00

Gitcoin’s Owocki Says Crypto Can Regenerate the World. Just Don’t Call Him Starry-Eyed A programmer by training, Owocki's view of securities law is not based in any formal legal training but crypto optimism, evolutionary science, economics and legal theory, with a focus on the principal-agent problem.

India's Crypto Businesses Handed Anti-Money Laundering Obligations for First Time

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2023. Mar. 08. 11:55

India's Crypto Businesses Handed Anti-Money Laundering Obligations for First Time They will have to register with the Financial Intelligence Unit and voluntarily report suspicious activities.

AXA Investment Managers Gains French Crypto Registration

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2023. Mar. 08. 11:44

AXA Investment Managers Gains French Crypto Registration Crypto firms are in a race to pass the governance and money laundering checks monitored by the French financial market authority as new EU rules bed in.

Three Arrows-Backed Crypto Liquidity Protocol Rook Surges 23% on Fundraise Speculation

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2023. Mar. 08. 11:16

Three Arrows-Backed Crypto Liquidity Protocol Rook Surges 23% on Fundraise Speculation Liquidity protocol Rook has experienced a surge in activity with its token rising by 23% on speculation that Three Arrows Capital founders Zhu Su and Kyle Davies have completed a fundraise for the bankruptcy-claims exchange.

No NFTs Are Securities – Yet, German Finance Officials Say

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2023. Mar. 08. 11:16

No NFTs Are Securities – Yet, German Finance Officials Say Classification of the ownership tokens as a financial instrument would imply licensees and money laundering supervision, according to regulator Bafin

Canadian Crypto Miner Pow.re Lands 100 MW Contract in Paraguay

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2023. Mar. 08. 11:10

Canadian Crypto Miner Pow.re Lands 100 MW Contract in Paraguay Pow.re is one of the few companies building out 100 MW of mining in the South American country.

Binance Extends Market Share for Fourth Consecutive Month

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2023. Mar. 08. 11:00

Binance Extends Market Share for Fourth Consecutive Month The exchange continues to dominate, despite facing increased regulatory scrutiny, a report by CryptoCompare shows.

Zero-Knowledge Technology Has Great Potential: FS Insight

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2023. Mar. 08. 10:53

Zero-Knowledge Technology Has Great Potential: FS Insight The technology has a wide range of use cases in areas such as privacy, security, scalability, interoperability and sovereign identity, the report said.

UK Financial Regulator Expands Enforcement Against Crypto ATMs to East London

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2023. Mar. 08. 10:09

UK Financial Regulator Expands Enforcement Against Crypto ATMs to East London The FCA began enforcing its proclamation that crypto ATMs are illegal last month, inspecting sites in the northern city of Leeds.

Bitcoin Slips to 3-Week Low as Market Sees Federal Reserve Lifting Rates to 5.65%

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2023. Mar. 08. 08:25

Bitcoin Slips to 3-Week Low as Market Sees Federal Reserve Lifting Rates to 5.65% The Fed funds futures show traders pricing in a higher-for-longer interest rates mantra by the Fed.

Shiba Inu Layer 2 Blockchain Shibarium to Release Beta Version This Week

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2023. Mar. 08. 07:42

Shiba Inu Layer 2 Blockchain Shibarium to Release Beta Version This Week Ecosystem tokens jumped following confirmation from Shibarium developers.

Curve Yield Farmers Rush to Deploy $60M on Newly Launched Conic Finance, Capture 21% APY on USD Coin

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2023. Mar. 08. 06:40

Curve Yield Farmers Rush to Deploy $60M on Newly Launched Conic Finance, Capture 21% APY on USD Coin Conic is the latest player in the game to offer unlocked yield rewards from the prominent DeFi protocol Curve to users.

Coinbase-OFAC Bug Affected Fewer Than 100 People, and Has Been Fixed

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2023. Mar. 08. 03:18

Coinbase-OFAC Bug Affected Fewer Than 100 People, and Has Been Fixed Some users on Reddit reported bitcoin transfers from Binance to Coinbase were being blocked due to potential sanctions concerns.

Coinbase-OFAC Bug Affected Fewer Than 100 People and Has Been Fixed

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2023. Mar. 08. 03:18

Coinbase-OFAC Bug Affected Fewer Than 100 People and Has Been Fixed Some users on Reddit reported bitcoin transfers from Binance to Coinbase were being blocked due to potential sanctions concerns.

Sotheby’s and UnicornDAO Host International Womens’ Day Art Auction

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2023. Mar. 08. 02:21

Sotheby’s and UnicornDAO Host International Womens’ Day Art Auction A portion of the proceeds from the auction will be donated to organizations like Planned Parenthood to support women’s reproductive rights.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin, Ether Bounce Back After Being Tested by Fed Chair Powell’s Comments

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2023. Mar. 08. 01:29

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin, Ether Bounce Back After Being Tested by Fed Chair Powell’s Comments A study by CryptoRank, which tracks crypto fund portfolios, shows that despite massive declines last year, a number of major funds are up over the past three years; bitcoin trades over $22.2K.

AI Artist Claire Silver to Show NFT Collection at Louvre

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2023. Mar. 08. 00:29

AI Artist Claire Silver to Show NFT Collection at Louvre Silver has also been signed by global talent agency William Morris Endeavor (WME) as its first AI artist.

Silvergate's Collapse May Spell Regulatory Trouble for Crypto

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2023. Mar. 07. 23:52

Silvergate's Collapse May Spell Regulatory Trouble for Crypto Silvergate Bank had a really rough week, to the point where a not-insignificant number of people were waiting for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to announce the bank had entered receivership after close of business Friday.

Silvergate Talking With FDIC About How to Save Crypto-Focused Bank: Bloomberg

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2023. Mar. 07. 23:00

Silvergate Talking With FDIC About How to Save Crypto-Focused Bank: Bloomberg FDIC examiners met with Silvergate management at its headquarters in California last week.

Signature Bank, Stablecoins Might Benefit From Silvergate Exchange Network's Demise

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2023. Mar. 07. 22:19

Signature Bank, Stablecoins Might Benefit From Silvergate Exchange Network's Demise The bank’s exchange network, SEN, had a simple premise and played a crucial role from its inception in 2018 through its shutdown on Friday. Analysts and experts are handicapping who might fill the void.

Bitcoin Rebounds Above $22K, Equities Struggle After Fed Chair Powell Says Rates Are ‘Likely to Be Higher’

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2023. Mar. 07. 22:10

Bitcoin Rebounds Above $22K, Equities Struggle After Fed Chair Powell Says Rates Are ‘Likely to Be Higher’ Over 70% of traders now see the possibility of a 50-basis point rate hike in the March FOMC meeting. Bitcoin has dropped 1.6% in the past 24 hours but remained in range-bound.

Binance.US Can Move Ahead With Plan to Acquire Voyager Digital's Assets, Judge Rules

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2023. Mar. 07. 22:06

Binance.US Can Move Ahead With Plan to Acquire Voyager Digital's Assets, Judge Rules Binance should be allowed to buy assets of bankrupt crypto lender Voyager Digital in a deal worth over $1 billion, Michael Wiles, a bankruptcy judge in the Southern District of New York, ruled today

Sui Blockchain Developer Signs Deal With Alibaba Cloud

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2023. Mar. 07. 21:56

Sui Blockchain Developer Signs Deal With Alibaba Cloud :The cloud tech giant will provide node services and validator infrastructure for testnet developers.

Yuga Labs Co-Founder Says First Bitcoin NFT Auction Doesn’t Open Door to Scammers

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2023. Mar. 07. 21:01

Yuga Labs Co-Founder Says First Bitcoin NFT Auction Doesn’t Open Door to Scammers Greg Solano said the company’s use of the Bitcoin blockchain and its strategic bidding process could only be done because Yuga Labs is a “trusted party.”

GBTC Discount Narrows to Lowest Level Since November Following Court Hearing

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2023. Mar. 07. 20:05

GBTC Discount Narrows to Lowest Level Since November Following Court Hearing The three judge panel appeared skeptical of the SEC’s reasoning for denying conversion of the trust to an ETF.

Latin American Travel Agency Despegar Begins Accepting Crypto Payments

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2023. Mar. 07. 19:53

Latin American Travel Agency Despegar Begins Accepting Crypto Payments Teaming with Binance Pay, the travel company will initially accept crypto in Argentina, with plans to roll this option out to additional countries.

Esports Giant TSM Enters Into Web3 Gaming Partnership With Avalanche

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2023. Mar. 07. 19:35

Esports Giant TSM Enters Into Web3 Gaming Partnership With Avalanche Avalanche will be its exclusive blockchain partner as it builds out its competitive gaming platform Blitz.

Federal Reserve’s Powell: We Don’t Want to Strangle Crypto Innovation, but Sector Is a Mess

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2023. Mar. 07. 18:37

Federal Reserve’s Powell: We Don’t Want to Strangle Crypto Innovation, but Sector Is a Mess If the crypto industry was looking for a silver lining in Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony in a U.S. Senate hearing on Tuesday, the best he could offer was that he’s hoping there’s something useful and innovative amidst crypto’s mayhem.

Stablecoin Issuer MakerDAO Proposes Additional $750M U.S. Treasury Purchase

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2023. Mar. 07. 17:15

Stablecoin Issuer MakerDAO Proposes Additional $750M U.S. Treasury Purchase The decentralized autonomous organization behind the DAI coin previously purchased $500 million worth of notes and bonds.

Coinbase Sued by Customer Who Says Exchange Refused to Reimburse Him for $96K Lost in Hack

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2023. Mar. 07. 16:55

Coinbase Sued by Customer Who Says Exchange Refused to Reimburse Him for $96K Lost in Hack The victim alleges Coinbase violated various laws when it failed to pay him for the money he lost.

‘Tonight Show’s’ Jimmy Fallon Files to Be Removed From Subpoena in Bored Apes Trademark Case

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2023. Mar. 07. 15:52

‘Tonight Show’s’ Jimmy Fallon Files to Be Removed From Subpoena in Bored Apes Trademark Case Lawyers for “The Tonight Show” host Jimmy Fallon filed a motion to quash a document subpoena from conceptual artist Ryder Ripps on Monday, calling the move an “unwarranted fishing expedition for irrelevant material.”

Bitcoin Price Slides to $22K as Powell Warns on Inflation

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2023. Mar. 07. 15:20

Bitcoin Price Slides to $22K as Powell Warns on Inflation The Federal Reserve chairman is in the Senate testifying on the economic situation on Tuesday morning.

Bitcoin Slides to $22K as Powell Warns on Inflation

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2023. Mar. 07. 15:20

Bitcoin Slides to $22K as Powell Warns on Inflation The Federal Reserve chairman is in the Senate testifying on the economic situation on Tuesday morning.

First Mover Americas: Grayscale Bitcoin Trust at Issue in Court

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2023. Mar. 07. 13:10

First Mover Americas: Grayscale Bitcoin Trust at Issue in Court The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for March 7, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Crypto Observers Look to Treasury Yields for Cues as Bitcoin Remains Comatose

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2023. Mar. 07. 13:08

Crypto Observers Look to Treasury Yields for Cues as Bitcoin Remains Comatose Bitcoin may struggle to maintain current valuations if the U.S. government bond yields extend February rally, one trading firm said. Yields, however, have pulled back from multi-month highs ahead of Powell's speech.

FLEX Token Rises 21% After CoinFLEX Restructuring Plan Approved

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2023. Mar. 07. 12:51

FLEX Token Rises 21% After CoinFLEX Restructuring Plan Approved FLEX, the native token of the CoinFlex exchange, has risen by 21% after it emerged that a restructuring plan in the Seychelles had been approved.

U.S. Lawmakers to Reintroduce Crypto Tax Reform Bill: Report

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2023. Mar. 07. 12:35

U.S. Lawmakers to Reintroduce Crypto Tax Reform Bill: Report The Keep Innovation in America Act was first introduced in March 2021.

Thailand Offers $1B Tax Break for Firms Issuing Investment Tokens: Reuters

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2023. Mar. 07. 12:14

Thailand Offers $1B Tax Break for Firms Issuing Investment Tokens: Reuters The waiving of corporation and sales taxes targets companies that issue digital tokens for investment

Investment Firm Republic Purchases 10M Astra Protocol Tokens in New Deal

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2023. Mar. 07. 12:00

Investment Firm Republic Purchases 10M Astra Protocol Tokens in New Deal The fixed supply utility token will be locked for compliance usage.

Crypto Mining Rig Maker Canaan's Q4 Revenue Sunk 82% to $56.8M

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2023. Mar. 07. 11:37

Crypto Mining Rig Maker Canaan's Q4 Revenue Sunk 82% to $56.8M The firm reported Q4 net loss per ADS of 38 cents compared to $1 for the same period in 2021.

DeFi Protocol Tender.fi's TND Token Plunges 34% as Protocol Pauses Borrowing

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2023. Mar. 07. 11:19

DeFi Protocol Tender.fi's TND Token Plunges 34% as Protocol Pauses Borrowing TND, the native token of decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Tender.Fi, has slumped by 34% after the platform announced that it paused borrowing on Tuesday.

DeFi Protocol Tender.fi's TND Token Plunges Then Rebounds After White Hat Hack

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2023. Mar. 07. 11:19

DeFi Protocol Tender.fi's TND Token Plunges Then Rebounds After White Hat Hack A white hat hacker borrowed $1.59 million in assets despite depositing one GMX token.

DeFi Protocol Tender.fi's TND Token Plunges and Then Rebounds After White Hat Hack

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2023. Mar. 07. 11:19

DeFi Protocol Tender.fi's TND Token Plunges and Then Rebounds After White Hat Hack A white hat hacker borrowed $1.59 million in assets despite depositing one GMX token.

Ether Call Options Look Attractive Relative to Bitcoin as Volatility Spread Dwindles

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2023. Mar. 07. 09:09

Ether Call Options Look Attractive Relative to Bitcoin as Volatility Spread Dwindles Crypto services provider Matrixport suggests collecting premium by selling bitcoin call options and using the same to fund the purchase of ether calls.

Ether Call Options Look Attractive Relative to Bitcoin as Volatility Spread Dwindles: Matrixport

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2023. Mar. 07. 09:09

Ether Call Options Look Attractive Relative to Bitcoin as Volatility Spread Dwindles: Matrixport Crypto services provider Matrixport suggests collecting premium by selling bitcoin call options and using the same to fund the purchase of ether calls.

FTX Bankruptcy Special Counsel and Advisers Bill $38M for January

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2023. Mar. 07. 06:30

FTX Bankruptcy Special Counsel and Advisers Bill $38M for January FTX’s bankruptcy proceeding has teams of lawyers, investment bankers, consultants, and financial advisers working on the case.

FTX Bankruptcy Special Counsel, Advisers Bill $38M for January

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2023. Mar. 07. 06:30

FTX Bankruptcy Special Counsel, Advisers Bill $38M for January FTX’s bankruptcy proceeding has teams of lawyers, investment bankers, consultants, and financial advisers working on the case.

Dapper Removes ACH Withdrawal Option, Citing Circle

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2023. Mar. 07. 04:03

Dapper Removes ACH Withdrawal Option, Citing Circle Wire transfer and USDC remain an option for Dapper users.

Voyager Bankruptcy Judge Expresses Skepticism Over U.S. SEC Objection to Binance US Deal

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2023. Mar. 07. 01:20

Voyager Bankruptcy Judge Expresses Skepticism Over U.S. SEC Objection to Binance US Deal Judge Michael Wiles of the Southern District of New York questioned a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission attorney over the agency's concerns that Binance US may be operating an unregistered securities exchange.

First Mover Asia: Filecoin Struggles Amid China Exposure, Cost of Subsidy Concerns

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2023. Mar. 07. 01:11

First Mover Asia: Filecoin Struggles Amid China Exposure, Cost of Subsidy Concerns A large footprint in China, which creates skepticism about data safety, and a heavy subsidy spend, means Filecoin needs more than a token rally to be sustainable.

Silvergate’s Struggles Will Likely Boost Stablecoins’ Role in Crypto Trading: Kaiko

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2023. Mar. 06. 23:47

Silvergate’s Struggles Will Likely Boost Stablecoins’ Role in Crypto Trading: Kaiko Ailing crypto-friendly bank Silvergate closed its instant settlement SEN platform last week, which has been a key on-ramp for institutional crypto investors to transfer U.S. dollars to exchanges.

Yuga Labs' Bitcoin NFT Collection Fetches Top Bid of Nearly $160K

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2023. Mar. 06. 23:25

Yuga Labs' Bitcoin NFT Collection Fetches Top Bid of Nearly $160K The company behind Bored Ape Yacht Club released its 300-edition TwelveFold NFT collection on the Ordinals protocol.

Bitcoin Continues Trading Sideways at $22.4K as Silvergate Concerns Mount

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2023. Mar. 06. 23:02

Bitcoin Continues Trading Sideways at $22.4K as Silvergate Concerns Mount BTC has traded in a narrow range since it dropped sharply last Thursday as Silvergate’s woes grew increasingly apparent.

Hermès Asks Court for Control Over MetaBirkin NFTs

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2023. Mar. 06. 22:51

Hermès Asks Court for Control Over MetaBirkin NFTs The French luxury house has filed an order asking for control of the MetaBirkins smart contract, social media handles and royalties.

Tornado Cash Fork, Privacy Pools, Deployed on Optimism Testnet

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2023. Mar. 06. 22:27

Tornado Cash Fork, Privacy Pools, Deployed on Optimism Testnet Privacy Pools uses zero-knowledge proofs to prove that funds in anonymous transactions are not linked to criminal activity, such as North Korea’s $625 million hack on Axie Infinity.

SEC Accuses Utah-Based Green United of Running $18M Crypto Mining Scam

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2023. Mar. 06. 21:13

SEC Accuses Utah-Based Green United of Running $18M Crypto Mining Scam The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed suit against Green United, alleging that the Utah-based company violated federal securities laws by selling $18 million worth of phony crypto mining equipment.

Bitcoin Mining Is Good for the Energy Grid and Good for the Environment

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2023. Mar. 06. 21:11

Bitcoin Mining Is Good for the Energy Grid and Good for the Environment Bitcoin mining should be hailed as an effective tool for a lower emissions future, not demonized as monkey wrench in the works.

Tether's USDT Stablecoin Market Share Rises to Highest Level in 15 Months

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2023. Mar. 06. 20:41

Tether's USDT Stablecoin Market Share Rises to Highest Level in 15 Months USDT’s market share among stablecoins surpassed 54% on Monday, the highest level since November 2021.

U.S. Banking Watchdog: You Can’t Trust Crypto Firms Until They Get Federal Oversight

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2023. Mar. 06. 20:10

U.S. Banking Watchdog: You Can’t Trust Crypto Firms Until They Get Federal Oversight As it stands, there’s no way for people to know which crypto firms they can rely on, said Michael Hsu, the acting head of the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), in a speech Monday.

Alameda Sues Grayscale and DCG to Allow Redemptions, Reduce Fees

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2023. Mar. 06. 19:37

Alameda Sues Grayscale and DCG to Allow Redemptions, Reduce Fees The bankrupt trading firm is seeking injunctive relief to allow FTX debtors to realize what it claims is more than $250 million in asset value.

White House Is 'Aware of' Silvergate Situation, Spokeswoman Says

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2023. Mar. 06. 19:35

White House Is 'Aware of' Silvergate Situation, Spokeswoman Says White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the presidential administration is monitoring Silvergate Bank's situation, and said Congress must act.

GBTC Discount Narrows to 42% Ahead of Grayscale’s ETF Hearing Tuesday

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2023. Mar. 06. 18:10

GBTC Discount Narrows to 42% Ahead of Grayscale’s ETF Hearing Tuesday The GBTC shares were trading at a 42% discount to bitcoin’s price on Monday, the lowest level since Feb. 7.

21.co CEO Sees ‘No Material’ Impact on Bitcoin Following Silvergate’s SEN Platform Closure

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2023. Mar. 06. 18:00

21.co CEO Sees ‘No Material’ Impact on Bitcoin Following Silvergate’s SEN Platform Closure Hany Rashwan, co-founder of the Zug, Switzerland-based ETP provider, says bitcoin’s price is being driven by more macro economic factors, including inflation and East Asian traffic.

Nigerians’ Rejection of Their CBDC Is a Cautionary Tale for Other Countries

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2023. Mar. 06. 17:56

Nigerians’ Rejection of Their CBDC Is a Cautionary Tale for Other Countries Nigerians are protesting their country's CBDC and demanding renewed access to paper money, despite government incentives to use the digital currency.

SEC Files Emergency Action Against BKCoin for Running $100M ‘Ponzi-Like’ Scheme

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2023. Mar. 06. 17:43

SEC Files Emergency Action Against BKCoin for Running $100M ‘Ponzi-Like’ Scheme The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was granted emergency relief by a Florida court on Monday to freeze and appoint a receiver for the assets of Miami-based crypto hedge fund BKCoin and one of its co-founders, Kevin Kang.

FTX Bankruptcy Examiner Denial Appealed by U.S. Government

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2023. Mar. 06. 17:21

FTX Bankruptcy Examiner Denial Appealed by U.S. Government An independent investigation could cost as much as $100 million, the Delaware court has previously been warned

Crypto Startup LI.FI Spins Up Bridge, DEX Aggregator

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2023. Mar. 06. 17:00

Crypto Startup LI.FI Spins Up Bridge, DEX Aggregator The retail-facing platform uses a non-custodial setup, CEO Philipp Zentner said.

ETHDenver 2023 Ran a Profit. Will Members of Its DAO Get Some of the Returns?

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2023. Mar. 06. 16:40

ETHDenver 2023 Ran a Profit. Will Members of Its DAO Get Some of the Returns? After ending this year’s edition well in the black, Colorado cooperative SporkDAO LCA may now vote to send distributions to token holders.

Crypto Scam in Egypt Defrauds Thousands of Investors of $620K: Report

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2023. Mar. 06. 16:07

Crypto Scam in Egypt Defrauds Thousands of Investors of $620K: Report Authorities have arrested 29 people, including 13 foreign citizens in connection with the fraudulent network known as "HoggPool."

TeraWulf Starts Nuclear-Powered Bitcoin Mining With Nearly 8,000K Rigs at Nautilus Facility

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2023. Mar. 06. 15:33

TeraWulf Starts Nuclear-Powered Bitcoin Mining With Nearly 8,000K Rigs at Nautilus Facility The miner expects its power cost to drop to $0.02/kWh when the nuclear site is fully operational.

TeraWulf Starts Nuclear-Powered Bitcoin Mining With Nearly 8,000 Rigs at Nautilus Facility

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2023. Mar. 06. 15:33

TeraWulf Starts Nuclear-Powered Bitcoin Mining With Nearly 8,000 Rigs at Nautilus Facility The miner expects its power cost to drop to $0.02/kWh when the nuclear site is fully operational.

Voyager Denies SEC Claims VGX Token Is Security as Binance US Decision Looms

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2023. Mar. 06. 15:15

Voyager Denies SEC Claims VGX Token Is Security as Binance US Decision Looms Advisors for the bankrupt lender expressed surprise at the regulator’s shifting position, but is seeking to compromise given the $10 million monthly price tag of delaying an offer from Binance US

Voyager Denies SEC Claims VGX Token Is a Security as Binance.US Decision Looms

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2023. Mar. 06. 15:15

Voyager Denies SEC Claims VGX Token Is a Security as Binance.US Decision Looms Advisors for the bankrupt lender expressed surprise at the regulator’s shifting position, but is seeking to compromise given the $10 million monthly price tag of delaying an offer from Binance US

Australian Crypto Regulations Likely to Be Delayed Until Mid-2024: Report

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2023. Mar. 06. 13:29

Australian Crypto Regulations Likely to Be Delayed Until Mid-2024: Report Australian laws to regulate the crypto industry and protect retail customers could take more than a year, government documents indicate.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Flat as Crypto Winter Deepens

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2023. Mar. 06. 13:06

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Flat as Crypto Winter Deepens The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for March 6, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Babel Finance Mulls Crypto-Backed Stablecoin to Repay $766M: Report

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2023. Mar. 06. 12:29

Babel Finance Mulls Crypto-Backed Stablecoin to Repay $766M: Report Hong Kong-based crypto lender Babel Finance is planning on issuing a crypto-backed stablecoin in unison with a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform in an attempt to repay creditors following a $766 million loss last year.

BIS Says 'Hub and Spoke' Cross-Border Transfers Offer Benefits for Retail CBDC

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2023. Mar. 06. 11:38

BIS Says 'Hub and Spoke' Cross-Border Transfers Offer Benefits for Retail CBDC The model explored in Project Icebreaker would offer retail users the best foreign-exchange rates and faster transactions while allowing central banks to keep almost total control of their currencies.

BIS Says 'Hub-and-Spoke' Cross-Border Transfers Offer Benefits to Retail CBDC

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2023. Mar. 06. 11:38

BIS Says 'Hub-and-Spoke' Cross-Border Transfers Offer Benefits to Retail CBDC The model explored in Project Icebreaker would offer retail users the best foreign-exchange rates and faster transactions while allowing central banks to keep almost total control of their currencies.

Singapore Police Start Investigation Into Do Kwon's Terraform Labs: Bloomberg

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2023. Mar. 06. 11:18

Singapore Police Start Investigation Into Do Kwon's Terraform Labs: Bloomberg Singapore's police has confirmed Do Kwon is not in the city state.

Singapore Police Probing Do Kwon's Terraform Labs: Bloomberg

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2023. Mar. 06. 11:18

Singapore Police Probing Do Kwon's Terraform Labs: Bloomberg Singapore's police has confirmed Do Kwon is not in the city state.

Does Bitcoin's Weekly Death Cross Pattern Call for Caution?

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2023. Mar. 06. 10:34

Does Bitcoin's Weekly Death Cross Pattern Call for Caution? The death cross formed on the weekly timeframe makes for a cautious view of the near-term outlook, one observer said, while another called it a non-event.

DeFi Exchange PancakeSwap to Deploy Version 3 on BNB Smart Chain in April, Burns $27M in CAKE

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2023. Mar. 06. 10:12

DeFi Exchange PancakeSwap to Deploy Version 3 on BNB Smart Chain in April, Burns $27M in CAKE PancakeSwap V3 will offer new features such as improved liquidity provisioning, competitive trading fees, trading incentives and enhancement for yield farming tools.

DeFi Exchange PancakeSwap to Deploy Version 3 on BNB Smart Chain in April

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2023. Mar. 06. 10:12

DeFi Exchange PancakeSwap to Deploy Version 3 on BNB Smart Chain in April PancakeSwap V3 will offer new features such as improved liquidity provisioning, competitive trading fees, trading incentives and enhancement for yield farming tools.

Crypto Banking Firm BCB Readies U.S. Dollar Payments to Plug Silvergate Gap

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2023. Mar. 06. 09:46

Crypto Banking Firm BCB Readies U.S. Dollar Payments to Plug Silvergate Gap BCB Group CEO Oliver von Landsberg-Sadie said he hopes to have dollar fiat-to-crypto rails in place and ready to go live early in the second quarter.

Crypto Banking Firm BCB Prepares U.S. Dollar Payments to Plug Silvergate Gap

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2023. Mar. 06. 09:46

Crypto Banking Firm BCB Prepares U.S. Dollar Payments to Plug Silvergate Gap BCB Group CEO Oliver von Landsberg-Sadie said he hopes to have dollar fiat-to-crypto rails in place and ready to go live early in the second quarter.

Crypto Exchange Bybit Suspends USD Deposits

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2023. Mar. 06. 08:47

Crypto Exchange Bybit Suspends USD Deposits The exchange announced the suspension on Saturday, adding that withdrawals through wire transfers, including SWIFT, will be halted from March 10.

EOS Blockchain Plans Second Innings Ahead of April’s EVM Launch

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2023. Mar. 06. 07:11

EOS Blockchain Plans Second Innings Ahead of April’s EVM Launch The EOS Foundation will grant funds to EOS-based applications, among other steps, as the platform gears for a “new life.”

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Is Stuck Between Silvergate and China

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2023. Mar. 06. 01:06

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Is Stuck Between Silvergate and China ALSO: CoinDesk columnist Chief Insights Columnist David Z. Morris considered the gathering of the Etherians at ETHDenver, all working together to build; Bitcoin stands on a precipice above $22.4K.

ETHDenver Teases Spin-off Plans as Conference Winds Down

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2023. Mar. 05. 23:44

ETHDenver Teases Spin-off Plans as Conference Winds Down After a successful week of hacking, networking, and partying, ETHDenver co-founder John Paller revealed he is in talks to organize satellite events in other countries.

Lido’s LDO Token Sinks 10% Following Rumors Crypto Staking Service Received SEC Notice

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2023. Mar. 05. 01:03

Lido’s LDO Token Sinks 10% Following Rumors Crypto Staking Service Received SEC Notice Crypto podcaster David Hoffman spread (and then retracted) a rumor that the SEC had delivered a Wells Notice to the decentralized staking service.

Multicoin Capital’s Hedge Fund Lost 91.4% Last Year, Investor Letter Reveals

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2023. Mar. 04. 21:32

Multicoin Capital’s Hedge Fund Lost 91.4% Last Year, Investor Letter Reveals The fund’s performance was severely impacted by direct exposure to now-bankrupt crypto exchange FTX and holdings in FTT and Solana-based tokens.

Bankman-Fried Should Have Only Flip Phone, Website Whitelist, DOJ Says

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2023. Mar. 04. 07:37

Bankman-Fried Should Have Only Flip Phone, Website Whitelist, DOJ Says Sam Bankman-Fried’s bail conditions should restrict his use of the internet, including the use of a non-internet connected flip phone, an attorney to the U.S. Department of Justice has proposed in court filings made late Friday.

Silvergate Closes SEN Platform Institutions Used to Move Money to Crypto Exchanges

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2023. Mar. 03. 23:41

Silvergate Closes SEN Platform Institutions Used to Move Money to Crypto Exchanges Silvergate Bank announced Friday it was suspending its "Silvergate Exchange Network" (SEN) "effective immediately."

SEC Official Says Binance US Is Operating 'Unregistered Securities Exchange'

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2023. Mar. 03. 22:44

SEC Official Says Binance US Is Operating 'Unregistered Securities Exchange' A U.S. Securities and Exchange official said agency staff believe Binance US is operating an unregistered securities exchange in the U.S.

The Rise and Fall of Silvergate’s Crypto Business

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2023. Mar. 03. 22:02

The Rise and Fall of Silvergate’s Crypto Business Silvergate Bank lost more than $8 billion in deposits from its crypto customers in the final months of 2022 as its core block of business crumbled under the industry’s implosion – just as the bank’s regulators had predicted might happen for such institutions.

Dan Harmon's Still-Unreleased NFT TV Show 'Krapopolis' Gets Third Season

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2023. Mar. 03. 21:40

Dan Harmon's Still-Unreleased NFT TV Show 'Krapopolis' Gets Third Season The Fox animated comedy series has yet to air a single episode and has made about $650,000 from NFT sales so far.

Stablecoin Issuer Tether Used Bank Accounts Opened With Falsified Documents in Past: WSJ

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2023. Mar. 03. 20:02

Stablecoin Issuer Tether Used Bank Accounts Opened With Falsified Documents in Past: WSJ Tether, the company behind the world's largest stablecoin, accessed bank accounts by way of falsified documents and intermediaries, a new report says.

Gitcoin, a Crowdfunding Platform for Open-Source Software Votes to Seed Staked ETH Index

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2023. Mar. 03. 19:51

Gitcoin, a Crowdfunding Platform for Open-Source Software Votes to Seed Staked ETH Index The index could provide a stream of income for Gitcoin to raise funds for grants – if users are attracted to the new index that exposes token holders to a diversified set of liquid staking tokens.

Binance USD Stablecoin Market Cap Falls Below $10B After Coinbase Delisting

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2023. Mar. 03. 19:27

Binance USD Stablecoin Market Cap Falls Below $10B After Coinbase Delisting Liquidity is deteriorating for Binance USD as crypto investors have redeemed some $7 billion of tokens from issuer Paxos since regulators ramped up pressure on the stablecoin.

Has Tokenization’s Moment Finally Come?

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2023. Mar. 03. 19:20

Has Tokenization’s Moment Finally Come? Tokenization of real-world assets has been dismissed by many crypto purists for operating under a centralized framework, but new technological advances have migrated the process from closed, permissioned projects onto public, permissionless blockchain platforms. This could offset traditional finance risks and broaden investment opportunities.

Neal Stephenson Says AI-Generated ChatGPT Is ‘Simply Not Interesting’

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2023. Mar. 03. 19:06

Neal Stephenson Says AI-Generated ChatGPT Is ‘Simply Not Interesting’ Author of science-fiction novel “Snow Crash” says the algorithm-based tool falls short of connecting with artists.

ETHDenver Looks Cringey to You Because Ethereum Has an Actual Community

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2023. Mar. 03. 18:25

ETHDenver Looks Cringey to You Because Ethereum Has an Actual Community Like any good punk or hip hop show, this year's Colorado event for coders will feature events that will "scare away normies," CoinDesk Chief Insights Columnist David Z. Morris writes.

U.S. Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill to Force Crypto Miners to Disclose Emissions

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2023. Mar. 03. 18:00

U.S. Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill to Force Crypto Miners to Disclose Emissions U.S. Senator Edward Markey (D-Mass.) and Rep. Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) reintroduced a bill that would have crypto miners disclose their emissions and see the Environmental Protection Agency analyze the effect mining has.

Chainlink Price Feeds Go Live on Base, Coinbase’s Layer 2 Testnet

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2023. Mar. 03. 17:00

Chainlink Price Feeds Go Live on Base, Coinbase’s Layer 2 Testnet Base also joins the data provider's Scale program, allowing developers to construct smart contracts that can react to external information at a subsidized cost.

Uniswap Wants to Launch Crypto Wallet App, but Apple Says Not So Fast

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2023. Mar. 03. 16:02

Uniswap Wants to Launch Crypto Wallet App, but Apple Says Not So Fast The company behind the top decentralized exchange said Apple is standing in the way of the offering.

Flashbots Makes Privacy-Enhanced Block Builder Open Source on Ethereum Testnet Sepolia

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2023. Mar. 03. 15:55

Flashbots Makes Privacy-Enhanced Block Builder Open Source on Ethereum Testnet Sepolia Research shared by the team details that block builders will be able to build blocks without accessing private data of user’s transactions.

ConsenSys, Developer of Ethereum Software, Says zkEVM Public Testnet to Go Live March 28

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2023. Mar. 03. 15:00

ConsenSys, Developer of Ethereum Software, Says zkEVM Public Testnet to Go Live March 28 ConsenSys launched a private zkEVM testnet in December, but is now opening it up for anyone to join.

Bankrupt Crypto Lender Celsius Re-Opens Withdrawals for Certain Custody Accounts

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2023. Mar. 03. 14:44

Bankrupt Crypto Lender Celsius Re-Opens Withdrawals for Certain Custody Accounts Celsius paused withdrawals last June, citing extreme market conditions.

Bankrupt Crypto Lender Celsius Reopens Withdrawals for Certain Custody Accounts

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2023. Mar. 03. 14:44

Bankrupt Crypto Lender Celsius Reopens Withdrawals for Certain Custody Accounts Celsius paused withdrawals last June, citing extreme market conditions.

Coinbase Acquires One River Digital Asset Management

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2023. Mar. 03. 14:16

Coinbase Acquires One River Digital Asset Management One River Digital, a subsidiary of One River Asset Management, will become Coinbase Asset Management.

First Mover Americas: Crypto Markets Sinking on Silvergate

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2023. Mar. 03. 13:34

First Mover Americas: Crypto Markets Sinking on Silvergate The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for March 2, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

DeFi Protocol Yearn Finance's Token Rises 7% Despite Market Plunge

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2023. Mar. 03. 11:31

DeFi Protocol Yearn Finance's Token Rises 7% Despite Market Plunge YFI has managed to fend off bearish market forces with a 7% move to the upside as investors attempt to capitalize on the upcoming roll out of liquid staking derivatives (LSD).

DeFi Protocol Yearn Finance's Token Rises 7% Despite Crypto Market Plunge

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2023. Mar. 03. 11:31

DeFi Protocol Yearn Finance's Token Rises 7% Despite Crypto Market Plunge YFI has managed to fend off bearish market forces with a 7% move to the upside as investors attempt to capitalize on the upcoming roll out of liquid staking derivatives (LSD).

Bitcoin-Bridged to Avalanche Reaches Record Daily Mint of Over 2K BTC

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2023. Mar. 03. 11:05

Bitcoin-Bridged to Avalanche Reaches Record Daily Mint of Over 2K BTC Half of the BTC.b minted on Thursday have been moved to BENQI Finance, an Avalanche-based decentralized finance protocol.

Bitcoin Bears May Still Be a Bit Early, Though Caution Urged: Matrixport

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2023. Mar. 03. 08:53

Bitcoin Bears May Still Be a Bit Early, Though Caution Urged: Matrixport Crypto investors should cut exposure by 50% if bitcoin prices fall below $22,800, the report said.

Bitcoin Long Liquidations Hit Highest Level Since August

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2023. Mar. 03. 06:19

Bitcoin Long Liquidations Hit Highest Level Since August Centralized exchanges liquidated bullish long futures worth over $62 million during the early Asian hours.

Bitcoin, Ether Drop Over 5% in Massive Sell-Off as Market Continues to Digest Silvergate

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2023. Mar. 03. 02:18

Bitcoin, Ether Drop Over 5% in Massive Sell-Off as Market Continues to Digest Silvergate Bitcoin plunged to $22,288 and Ether hit $1,563 as crypto took a tumble during the opening hours of East Asia's trading day.

Was Silvergate on Borrowed Time as Regulators Backed Banks Away From Crypto?

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2023. Mar. 03. 01:24

Was Silvergate on Borrowed Time as Regulators Backed Banks Away From Crypto? Silvergate Bank is being hollowed out as its customers retreat following the disclosure that it has to reassess its financials and may not be a "going concern" within a year. The prominent California-based crypto bank's future gets increasingly murky.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Continues to Look East for Strength

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2023. Mar. 03. 01:02

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Continues to Look East for Strength A busy economic week in China with plenty of data releases scheduled might be what it takes to get bitcoin out of its slump.

Founder of Blur, the Pro NFT Marketplace Driving Billions in Trades, Reveals What's Next

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2023. Mar. 03. 00:26

Founder of Blur, the Pro NFT Marketplace Driving Billions in Trades, Reveals What's Next Blur co-founder Pacman, who recently revealed himself to be 24-year-old Tieshun Roquerre, spoke to CoinDesk about the creator royalty dilemma, platform fees and creating long-term value for users.

U.S. Lawmakers Argue SEC Accounting Policy Undermines Safe Crypto Custody

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2023. Mar. 02. 23:39

U.S. Lawmakers Argue SEC Accounting Policy Undermines Safe Crypto Custody Rep. Patrick McHenry, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, and Sen. Cynthia Lummis teamed up on a letter questioning regulators about crypto accounting policy.

What Now for Crypto Banking?

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2023. Mar. 02. 23:07

What Now for Crypto Banking? Regulators are leery of traditional banks offering services to crypto companies, and wary of specialist crypto banks, like Custodia, with new business models. Frances Coppola asks: Where do we go from here?

Bitcoin Miner Marathon Digital Sold Almost All Bitcoin Mined in February

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2023. Mar. 02. 21:51

Bitcoin Miner Marathon Digital Sold Almost All Bitcoin Mined in February The miner sold its mined bitcoin for the second time this year.

Ethereum’s Shanghai Upgrade Will Not Crash Ether Price, Analysts Say

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2023. Mar. 02. 21:33

Ethereum’s Shanghai Upgrade Will Not Crash Ether Price, Analysts Say Many investors fear that ETH’s price may tumble as the Shanghai upgrade will allow withdrawals for some $29 billion of previously locked ETH. Crypto analysts CoinDesk interviewed are saying that concerns are overblown and the selling pressure will be limited.

Bitcoin Miner Riot Delays 10-K Filing Due to Impairment Calculation Issues

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2023. Mar. 02. 21:29

Bitcoin Miner Riot Delays 10-K Filing Due to Impairment Calculation Issues The delay follows a similar move earlier this week by Marathon Digital on similar grounds.

Bitcoin Miner Riot Delayed 10-K Filing Due to Impairment Calculation Issues

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2023. Mar. 02. 21:29

Bitcoin Miner Riot Delayed 10-K Filing Due to Impairment Calculation Issues The delay follows a similar move earlier this week by Marathon Digital.

Regulators Are Bringing the Multichain Era to a Close

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2023. Mar. 02. 21:20

Regulators Are Bringing the Multichain Era to a Close The high cost of understanding multiple chain environments means enterprises are likely to stick to what they know, argues Paul Brody, head of blockchain at EY.

Bitcoin Price Holds Steady Above $23K as Silvergate Capital Crumbles

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2023. Mar. 02. 20:53

Bitcoin Price Holds Steady Above $23K as Silvergate Capital Crumbles That Silverage’s troubles are not a negative catalyst for BTC’s price “has to be seen as a positive,” one analyst says.

MicroStrategy Says It Doesn’t Have Any Assets Custodied With Silvergate

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2023. Mar. 02. 20:42

MicroStrategy Says It Doesn’t Have Any Assets Custodied With Silvergate Business software company Microstrategy (MSTR) said it has no assets custodied with Silvergate Capital (SI) and is in no other way financially linked to the bank other than a commitment to repay a loan in 2025, the company said on Thursday.

Near Protocol Starts ‘Blockchain Operating System’ to Focus on User Experience

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2023. Mar. 02. 20:15

Near Protocol Starts ‘Blockchain Operating System’ to Focus on User Experience The aim for the platform is to act as a common layer for browsing and discovering Web 3 products.

Former NBA Player Baron Davis Says Celebs Will Focus More on 'Utility' Tokens

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2023. Mar. 02. 19:50

Former NBA Player Baron Davis Says Celebs Will Focus More on 'Utility' Tokens Following the SEC’s crackdown on celebrity-endorsed projects, the serial entrepreneur says celebrities jumping into crypto are more likely to focus on their core fan group with a project that provides real utility and reward opportunities.

FTX Has ‘Massive Shortfall’ in Assets, Say Bankruptcy Lawyers

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2023. Mar. 02. 19:12

FTX Has ‘Massive Shortfall’ in Assets, Say Bankruptcy Lawyers So far, $2.2 billion in assets have been identified in the wallets of accounts associated with FTX.com, of which only $694 million are in the most liquid assets.

Keep Crypto in America

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2023. Mar. 02. 18:58

Keep Crypto in America If the SEC is serious about U.S. investor protection, it should want crypto to stay in the U.S., says CoinDesk's Emily Parker.

House Digital Assets Panel Chair Ready to Work With Ag Committee on Crypto Framework

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2023. Mar. 02. 18:53

House Digital Assets Panel Chair Ready to Work With Ag Committee on Crypto Framework Representative French Hill (R-Ark.) is the chairman of the newly-formed Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets.

Crypto Wallet Giddy Lets Polygon Users Pay Gas Fees in USDC

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2023. Mar. 02. 18:38

Crypto Wallet Giddy Lets Polygon Users Pay Gas Fees in USDC Wallet startup Giddy has a new "autogas" feature for easy onboarding into Polygon.

Latin American Crypto Exchange Bitso and Mastercard Launch Debit Card in Mexico

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2023. Mar. 02. 18:29

Latin American Crypto Exchange Bitso and Mastercard Launch Debit Card in Mexico Mastercard’s portfolio of crypto partnerships in Latin America also includes Binance, Belo and Buenbit.

NFT Trading Volumes Hit $2B in February, Highest Since LUNA Crash, Thanks to Blur

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2023. Mar. 02. 18:22

NFT Trading Volumes Hit $2B in February, Highest Since LUNA Crash, Thanks to Blur According to DappRadar’s February report, the catalysts for the huge spike include the ongoing NFT marketplace war and Yuga Labs’ loyal fans and successful launches.

Shanghai + Capella = 'Shapella': How Ethereum Devs Now Refer to Upcoming Upgrade

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2023. Mar. 02. 17:58

Shanghai + Capella = 'Shapella': How Ethereum Devs Now Refer to Upcoming Upgrade  While technically the Shanghai Upgrade is only on the execution side, Capella is the simultaneous upgrade happening on the consensus side. Hence the merging of the two names to “Shapella”.

Cross-Chain Protocol Swing Says ‘No-Code’ Product to Speed Up App Deployment

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2023. Mar. 02. 17:00

Cross-Chain Protocol Swing Says ‘No-Code’ Product to Speed Up App Deployment Decentralized applications that straddle multiple blockchains are becoming more common, though the cross-chain “bridges” often used to move digital assets back and forth between the different networks are frequently targeted by hackers.

Advisors: Learn Crypto, or Your Clients Will

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2023. Mar. 02. 17:00

Advisors: Learn Crypto, or Your Clients Will The disconnect between financial advisors and their clients around crypto has become increasingly apparent, given that 37% of advisors personally invested in crypto compared to 83% of their clients that have, according to one 2023 survey.

Bitcoin Miners Are Starting to Emerge From Brutal Crypto Winter

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2023. Mar. 02. 16:40

Bitcoin Miners Are Starting to Emerge From Brutal Crypto Winter After several bankruptcies and fire sales, the rally in bitcoin’s price is providing some relief for the miners, although they may not be completely out of the woods yet.

Investment Firm Ninepoint Proposes Switching Bitcoin ETF Strategy After Falling 45% in a Year

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2023. Mar. 02. 16:26

Investment Firm Ninepoint Proposes Switching Bitcoin ETF Strategy After Falling 45% in a Year The fund will now seek to invest mainly in equity and equity-related securities of companies with exposure to Web3, blockchain and digital asset-enabled internet.

Block Launches New Service Provider to Make Lightning More Reliable

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2023. Mar. 02. 16:00

Block Launches New Service Provider to Make Lightning More Reliable The new entity dubbed “c=” aims to improve liquidity and routing on Bitcoin’s Lightning Network.

Jack Dorsey's Block Launches Service Provider to Make Lightning More Reliable

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2023. Mar. 02. 16:00

Jack Dorsey's Block Launches Service Provider to Make Lightning More Reliable The new entity dubbed “c=” aims to improve liquidity and routing on Bitcoin’s Lightning Network.

Voyager Bankruptcy Judge Says He Is ‘Absolutely Shocked’ by SEC Objection to Binance US Deal

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2023. Mar. 02. 15:58

Voyager Bankruptcy Judge Says He Is ‘Absolutely Shocked’ by SEC Objection to Binance US Deal U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Michael Wiles appeared heavily skeptical about an attempt by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to stop a purchase by Binance US of assets of defunct crypto lender Voyager at a Thursday court hearing.

Voyager Bankruptcy Judge Says He Is ‘Absolutely Shocked’ by SEC Objection to Binance.US Deal

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2023. Mar. 02. 15:58

Voyager Bankruptcy Judge Says He Is ‘Absolutely Shocked’ by SEC Objection to Binance.US Deal U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Michael Wiles appeared heavily skeptical about an attempt by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to stop a purchase by Binance US of assets of defunct crypto lender Voyager at a Thursday court hearing.

Ethereum Developers Target March 14 Date for Shanghai Upgrade on Goerli Testnet

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2023. Mar. 02. 15:27

Ethereum Developers Target March 14 Date for Shanghai Upgrade on Goerli Testnet The Goerli testnet will be the last “Shapella” dress rehearsal for Ethereum’s upcoming hard fork.

MicroStrategy Founder Michael Saylor Loses Court Bid to Dismiss DC Tax Evasion Claims

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2023. Mar. 02. 14:36

MicroStrategy Founder Michael Saylor Loses Court Bid to Dismiss DC Tax Evasion Claims The court did dismiss claims against the company and Saylor that they conspired to violate D.C.’s False Claims Act.

Crypto Bank Silvergate Stock Tumbles 45% After 'Going Concern' Filing

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2023. Mar. 02. 14:35

Crypto Bank Silvergate Stock Tumbles 45% After 'Going Concern' Filing The crypto-friendly bank extends its losses after delaying its annual report filing.

401(k) Provider ForUsAll to Offer Crypto Investments Into CoinDesk Indices Constituents

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2023. Mar. 02. 14:24

401(k) Provider ForUsAll to Offer Crypto Investments Into CoinDesk Indices Constituents This will be the first index-based digital asset offering available via a 401(k) in the U.S., says ForUsAll.

Xapo Bank Integrates Bitcoin’s Lightning Network, Partners with Lightspark

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2023. Mar. 02. 14:00

Xapo Bank Integrates Bitcoin’s Lightning Network, Partners with Lightspark Crypto pioneer Xapo has quietly assembled interest bearing, deposit-guaranteed USD bank accounts with a view to providing alternative financial services in emerging market countrie

Silvergate Downgraded by JPM, Canaccord Amid Doubts of Bank’s Solvency

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2023. Mar. 02. 13:28

Silvergate Downgraded by JPM, Canaccord Amid Doubts of Bank’s Solvency JPMorgan cut its recommendation on the stock to "Underweight" from "Neutral" and withdrew its price target.

Crypto Bank Silvergate Downgraded by JPMorgan, Canaccord Amid Doubts of Firm’s Solvency

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2023. Mar. 02. 13:28

Crypto Bank Silvergate Downgraded by JPMorgan, Canaccord Amid Doubts of Firm’s Solvency JPMorgan cut its recommendation on the stock to "Underweight" from "Neutral" and withdrew its price target.

Binance a 'Hotbed of Illegal Financial Activity,' Senators Claim: WSJ

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2023. Mar. 02. 13:23

Binance a 'Hotbed of Illegal Financial Activity,' Senators Claim: WSJ A bipartisan grouping of three Senators has pressed the crypto exchange on allegations it sought to limit compliance.

Binance a 'Hotbed of Illegal Financial Activity,' U.S. Senators Claim: WSJ

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2023. Mar. 02. 13:23

Binance a 'Hotbed of Illegal Financial Activity,' U.S. Senators Claim: WSJ A bipartisan grouping of three Senators has pressed the crypto exchange on allegations it sought to limit compliance.

Binance a 'Hotbed of Illegal Financial Activity,' U.S. Senators Claim

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2023. Mar. 02. 13:23

Binance a 'Hotbed of Illegal Financial Activity,' U.S. Senators Claim A bipartisan grouping of three Senators has pressed the crypto exchange on allegations it sought to limit compliance.

Coinbase Jumps Ship From Silvergate, Moves Prime Customers to Signature

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2023. Mar. 02. 13:19

Coinbase Jumps Ship From Silvergate, Moves Prime Customers to Signature The change is specific to banking in USD and does not affect payment instructions in pounds or euros and is effective immediately.

Coinbase and Paxos Jump Ship From Silvergate Bank

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2023. Mar. 02. 13:19

Coinbase and Paxos Jump Ship From Silvergate Bank The change is specific to banking in USD and does not affect payment instructions in pounds or euros and is effective immediately.

Host of Crypto Firms, Including Coinbase, Paxos and Galaxy, Jump Ship From Silvergate Bank

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2023. Mar. 02. 13:19

Host of Crypto Firms, Including Coinbase, Paxos and Galaxy, Jump Ship From Silvergate Bank The change is specific to banking in USD and does not affect payment instructions in pounds or euros and is effective immediately.

Indian Crypto Exchange BitBNS Says Law Enforcement Advised Against Making Hack Public

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2023. Mar. 02. 13:17

Indian Crypto Exchange BitBNS Says Law Enforcement Advised Against Making Hack Public Indian Crypto Exchange BitBNS didn't make a hack worth $7.5 Million on February 1, 2022 public to its users and instead told them it was "system maintenance" because "law enforcement" authorities advised them against it.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Falls to Below $23.5K

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2023. Mar. 02. 13:10

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Falls to Below $23.5K The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for March 2, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

SkyBridge, Al Maskari Holding Partner With Blockchain Firm Casper Labs

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2023. Mar. 02. 13:00

SkyBridge, Al Maskari Holding Partner With Blockchain Firm Casper Labs Casper, which provides enterprise-grade blockchain services, also recently announced a tie-up with Google Cloud.

Xmon Tokens Fall 80% After End of SudoSwap Lock Drop Program

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2023. Mar. 02. 11:36

Xmon Tokens Fall 80% After End of SudoSwap Lock Drop Program Traders initially bid up prices of Xmon to get an airdrop of sudo, the governance tokens of SudoSwap.

Blockchain Game The Sandbox Warns of Phishing Email After Security Breach

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2023. Mar. 02. 11:15

Blockchain Game The Sandbox Warns of Phishing Email After Security Breach An unauthorized third party had gained access to a Sandbox employee's computer and used it to send a false email to users.

Arbitrum DEX ArbiSwap Rug Pulls Users for Over $100K

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2023. Mar. 02. 11:11

Arbitrum DEX ArbiSwap Rug Pulls Users for Over $100K The relatively new trading service picked up hype among crypto traders in the past few weeks.

Dubai’s Crypto Industry Welcomes New Licensing Regime Amid Global Regulatory Uncertainty

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2023. Mar. 02. 10:59

Dubai’s Crypto Industry Welcomes New Licensing Regime Amid Global Regulatory Uncertainty The emirate’s ambitious framework tackles a broad range of assets and activities, designed to attract firms seeking regulatory clarity.

IOST Network's Token Surges Over 8% on Deal With Amazon Web Services

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2023. Mar. 02. 10:31

IOST Network's Token Surges Over 8% on Deal With Amazon Web Services IOST, the native token of the IOST Network, has surged by 8.65% after the company announced a strategic partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) on the development of web3 technologies.

Metaverse Competition Issues Need Addressing, EU Antitrust Chief Says

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2023. Mar. 02. 10:06

Metaverse Competition Issues Need Addressing, EU Antitrust Chief Says The European Commission is set to produce a strategy for online virtual worlds shortly.

Three Japanese Banks Start Stablecoin Experiment

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2023. Mar. 02. 09:53

Three Japanese Banks Start Stablecoin Experiment Three Japanese banks, Kiraboshi Bank, Minna no Bank and The Shikoku Bank, are participating in an experiment that aims to implement a stablecoin system that meets legal requirements.

Binance's Custody Arm Ceffu Will Apply For Singapore License: Report

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2023. Mar. 02. 06:20

Binance's Custody Arm Ceffu Will Apply For Singapore License: Report Binance rebranded its custody arm to Ceffu earlier this month.

BridgeTower Capital to Onramp Lido, Offers Security Token For Avalanche’s Staking Rewards

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2023. Mar. 02. 05:56

BridgeTower Capital to Onramp Lido, Offers Security Token For Avalanche’s Staking Rewards The announcements highlight BridgeTower's emphasis on regulatory compliance.

BridgeTower Capital to On-Ramp Lido, Offers Security Token for Avalanche’s Staking Rewards

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2023. Mar. 02. 05:56

BridgeTower Capital to On-Ramp Lido, Offers Security Token for Avalanche’s Staking Rewards The announcements highlight BridgeTower's emphasis on regulatory compliance.

First Mover Asia: ConsenSys Chief Cryptoeconomist Sees Little Drama Ahead for Bitcoin

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2023. Mar. 02. 02:53

First Mover Asia: ConsenSys Chief Cryptoeconomist Sees Little Drama Ahead for Bitcoin ALSO: In an appearance on CoinDesk TV, Tron founder Justin Sun discussed Huobi's potential unveiling of a new Hong Kong exchange, and said that the city's evolving approach to digital asset licensing could shift attitudes in mainland China.

Hosts of Bankless Podcast Raising $35M Crypto Venture Fund: Sources

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2023. Mar. 02. 02:35

Hosts of Bankless Podcast Raising $35M Crypto Venture Fund: Sources The popular crypto podcast is branching out beyond its media roots to invest in emerging Web3 startups.

Core Scientific Bankruptcy Judge Set to Approve $70M Financing Deal From B. Riley

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2023. Mar. 02. 00:55

Core Scientific Bankruptcy Judge Set to Approve $70M Financing Deal From B. Riley The judge also indicated he would allow stockholders to form an official committee in the bankruptcy.

Core Scientific Bankruptcy Approves $70M Financing Deal From B. Riley

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2023. Mar. 02. 00:55

Core Scientific Bankruptcy Approves $70M Financing Deal From B. Riley The judge also indicated he would allow stockholders to form an official committee in the bankruptcy.

Bitcoin Holds Strong Over $23.6K to Continue Recent Consolidation

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2023. Mar. 02. 00:52

Bitcoin Holds Strong Over $23.6K to Continue Recent Consolidation DeFi giant Maker’s MKR token surged nearly 19%. Equities turned mixed amid ongoing investor worries about inflation.

Silvergate Uncertainties May Put TradFi Heavy Hitters' Stakes in Jeopardy

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2023. Mar. 01. 22:59

Silvergate Uncertainties May Put TradFi Heavy Hitters' Stakes in Jeopardy Silvergate shares have tumbled 29% in after hours trading on Wednesday as the crypto-friendly lender raised a “going concern” issue in a regulatory filing.

Crypto Bank Silvergate Uncertainties May Put TradFi Heavy Hitters' Stakes in Jeopardy

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2023. Mar. 01. 22:59

Crypto Bank Silvergate Uncertainties May Put TradFi Heavy Hitters' Stakes in Jeopardy Silvergate shares have tumbled 29% in after hours trading on Wednesday as the crypto-friendly lender raised a “going concern” issue in a regulatory filing.

Australia’s Central Bank Taps Mastercard and Others to Test CBDC Use Cases

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2023. Mar. 01. 22:50

Australia’s Central Bank Taps Mastercard and Others to Test CBDC Use Cases The Reserve Bank of Australia has revealed a set of projects that will develop use cases for a digital dollar, the eAUD, during its testing phase, currently underway.

Digital Asset Investment Products’ AUM in February Reaches Highest Level Since May 2022

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2023. Mar. 01. 22:15

Digital Asset Investment Products’ AUM in February Reaches Highest Level Since May 2022 AUM for digital asset investment products rose 5.2% in February from the previous month, a CryptoCompare report says.

Decentralized Betting Protocol Thales’ Staking Model Deploys to Arbitrum

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2023. Mar. 01. 22:05

Decentralized Betting Protocol Thales’ Staking Model Deploys to Arbitrum By expanding to the largest layer 2 scaling solution, Thales aims to become more resilient and encourage protocol usage.

Silvergate Stock Plunges as Bank Says It May Face DOJ, Congressional and Bank Regulator Inquiries

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2023. Mar. 01. 22:00

Silvergate Stock Plunges as Bank Says It May Face DOJ, Congressional and Bank Regulator Inquiries Silvergate Bank announced it would delay the filing of its annual report on Wednesday, causing shares to plummet in after-hours trading.

More Than Gamers Sold a Breakthrough Web3 Game and Delivered Empty Promises

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2023. Mar. 01. 21:54

More Than Gamers Sold a Breakthrough Web3 Game and Delivered Empty Promises In December 2021, a group of esports enthusiasts set out to build the ultimate Web3 gaming ecosystem made for pro gamers. Now, the founding team has effectively stepped away from the project, leaving many in its community confused and angry.

Weekly Challenge: The Digital Asset Power Hour

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2023. Mar. 01. 21:42

Weekly Challenge: The Digital Asset Power Hour Financial professionals stand to benefit greatly from blocking off just one hour per week to learn about a digital asset, such as one of 500 included in CoinDesk's Digital Asset Classification Standard.

Prosecutors’ Case Against FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried Becomes Clearer

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2023. Mar. 01. 21:41

Prosecutors’ Case Against FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried Becomes Clearer Federal prosecutors have shared more information about their case against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. Between two new indictments and civil suits against another former FTX executive, we now have a much clearer picture about what the Department of Justice thinks it has.

Justin Sun Says Hong Kong’s New Licensing Regime Could Shift Policy in Mainland China, Eventually

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2023. Mar. 01. 20:53

Justin Sun Says Hong Kong’s New Licensing Regime Could Shift Policy in Mainland China, Eventually In the interim, if granted the VASP license, the Tron founder says Houbi will launch a new exchange, Huobi Hong Kong, so as to comply with regulators.

DeFi to Go Under Microscope at US CFTC Advisory Group’s Opening Session

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2023. Mar. 01. 20:51

DeFi to Go Under Microscope at US CFTC Advisory Group’s Opening Session Decentralized finance (DeFi) will be the first topic discussed at the opening meeting of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s technology advisory committee on March 22, further cementing the cryptocurrencies sector as a priority for the U.S. derivatives regulator.

Open-Source Protocol Ren Token Surges 18% Amid Rising Interest in Multichain Projects

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2023. Mar. 01. 20:26

Open-Source Protocol Ren Token Surges 18% Amid Rising Interest in Multichain Projects In November, following the protocol's loss of funding from Alameda, Ren accelerated its shift from Ren 1.0 to a more efficient, secure version.

US SEC Plans to Keep Growing Crypto Unit as Enforcement Ramps Up

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2023. Mar. 01. 20:22

US SEC Plans to Keep Growing Crypto Unit as Enforcement Ramps Up The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may ramp up its recent surge of cases targeting crypto firms by once again boosting the size of its digital assets enforcement squad.

DeFi Protocol StaFi Nearly Halves Commission Fees for Staking

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2023. Mar. 01. 20:19

DeFi Protocol StaFi Nearly Halves Commission Fees for Staking StaFi will now charge a 10% fee on its Liquid staking derivatives products, down from 19%.

Kraken Pulling Back From Using Signature Bank: Bloomberg

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2023. Mar. 01. 19:40

Kraken Pulling Back From Using Signature Bank: Bloomberg Non-corporate clients will no longer be able to make dollar deposits or withdrawals using the crypto-focused bank, according to a report.

CoinDesk and Art Blocks Release Microcosms to Supercharge IRL Events With NFTs

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2023. Mar. 01. 19:21

CoinDesk and Art Blocks Release Microcosms to Supercharge IRL Events With NFTs The three-year NFT ticket offers widening rewards for holders, refashioning the typical live event ticket model.

Ethereum Activates ‘Account Abstraction’ Touted by Co-Founder Buterin as Key Advance

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2023. Mar. 01. 18:45

Ethereum Activates ‘Account Abstraction’ Touted by Co-Founder Buterin as Key Advance The news of the upgrade, via the deployment of ERC-4337 as a smart contract, will be shared at an ETHDenver-related event, known as WalletCon.

Ethereum Says ERC-4337 Deployed, Tested, Beginning Era of Smart Accounts

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2023. Mar. 01. 18:45

Ethereum Says ERC-4337 Deployed, Tested, Beginning Era of Smart Accounts  The news of the upgrade, via the deployment of ERC-4337 as a smart contract, will be shared at an ETHDenver-related event, known as WalletCon.

Polygon Rolls Out Zero-Knowledge Privacy-Enhanced Identification Product

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2023. Mar. 01. 18:32

Polygon Rolls Out Zero-Knowledge Privacy-Enhanced Identification Product Under the design for Polygon ID, a bar owner could theoretically use the credential-verification system to verify that a patron is of age, without ever having to look at any identification card.

Polygon Rolls Out Zero-Knowledge, Privacy-Enhanced Identification Product

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2023. Mar. 01. 18:32

Polygon Rolls Out Zero-Knowledge, Privacy-Enhanced Identification Product Under the design for Polygon ID, a bar owner could theoretically use the credential-verification system to verify that a patron is of age, without ever having to look at any identification card.

Top US Treasury Official Says Leaders ‘Actively Evaluating’ Digital Dollar Question

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2023. Mar. 01. 18:13

Top US Treasury Official Says Leaders ‘Actively Evaluating’ Digital Dollar Question Nellie Liang, the U.S. Treasury Department's undersecretary for domestic finance, suggested that the federal government’s work on a potential digital dollar is accelerating, saying leaders from various agencies and White House offices are starting meetings in the “coming months.”

Chainlink Launches Platform to Help Web2 Connect With Smart Contracts

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2023. Mar. 01. 17:47

Chainlink Launches Platform to Help Web2 Connect With Smart Contracts The beta version of Chainlink Functions is now live on Ethereum Sepolia and Polygon Mumbai testnets.

Crypto Long & Short: Decentralized Exchange Research Ramps up

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2023. Mar. 01. 17:20

Crypto Long & Short: Decentralized Exchange Research Ramps up This week, Glenn Williams Jr. argues that decentralized exchanges (DEXes) have an intriguing road ahead amid the wreckage of FTX. Then, Kelly Chambers of THEIA8900 notes the digital-asset myopia among financial advisers focused on bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum’s ETH.

Coinbase CEO Armstrong: We Delisted BUSD Due to Liquidity Concerns

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2023. Mar. 01. 17:00

Coinbase CEO Armstrong: We Delisted BUSD Due to Liquidity Concerns Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said the exchange decided to suspend trading of Binance USD (BUSD) because the company had concerns about its liquidity.

Magic Eden Launches 'Mint Madness' With Free Web3 Gaming Mints

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2023. Mar. 01. 17:00

Magic Eden Launches 'Mint Madness' With Free Web3 Gaming Mints The NFT marketplace is minting 13 Web3 games for free all month long.

Redeem Raises $2.5M to Let Users Receive NFTs Via Phone Numbers

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2023. Mar. 01. 17:00

Redeem Raises $2.5M to Let Users Receive NFTs Via Phone Numbers Kenetic Capital led the round ahead of Redeem's second-quarter product launch.

The Next Bicasso: Binance NFT Releases AI-Powered NFT Generator

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2023. Mar. 01. 16:18

The Next Bicasso: Binance NFT Releases AI-Powered NFT Generator The new tool allows marketplace users to create computer-generated images and mint them as NFTs.

Puerto Rico Extends 4% Tax Incentive to Crypto and Blockchain Activities

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2023. Mar. 01. 16:08

Puerto Rico Extends 4% Tax Incentive to Crypto and Blockchain Activities “A win for Puerto Rico,” said a blockchain trade association executive.

Lido Community Conducting Snapshot of V2 Upgrade Design Approval

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2023. Mar. 01. 15:11

Lido Community Conducting Snapshot of V2 Upgrade Design Approval Lido is gearing up for Ethereum’s upcoming Shanghai upgrade.

Crypto Wallet Provider Safe Launches Developer Stack Enabling Account Abstraction

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2023. Mar. 01. 15:00

Crypto Wallet Provider Safe Launches Developer Stack Enabling Account Abstraction The open-source stack will allow developers to build web3 apps that enable account abstraction while maintaining a web2 user experience.

French Regulator Working to Clarify New Crypto Rules, Align With EU

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2023. Mar. 01. 14:31

French Regulator Working to Clarify New Crypto Rules, Align With EU Don’t tar all crypto with the FTX brush, the head of the Financial Market Authority told lawmakers.

Fan Token Project Chiliz Sets Up $50M Incubator Backed by Jump Crypto

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2023. Mar. 01. 14:02

Fan Token Project Chiliz Sets Up $50M Incubator Backed by Jump Crypto Chiliz Labs will invest in early stage Web3 projects in sports and other entertainment sectors that will build on the layer 1 blockchain.

Layer 1 Blockchain Protocol Algorand Hires Its First CFO

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2023. Mar. 01. 13:55

Layer 1 Blockchain Protocol Algorand Hires Its First CFO The new CFO, Matthew Commons, had several years of crypto and TradFi experiences.

Blockchain Protocol Algorand Hires Its First CFO

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2023. Mar. 01. 13:55

Blockchain Protocol Algorand Hires Its First CFO The new CFO, Matthew Commons, had several years of crypto and TradFi experiences.

Former Accounting Team of FTX US Auditor Armanino Sets Up Shop as The Network Firm

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2023. Mar. 01. 13:53

Former Accounting Team of FTX US Auditor Armanino Sets Up Shop as The Network Firm The episode highlights yet another chokepoint for the blockchain industry: It's become harder for crypto startups to enlist big accounting firms to do audits and asset attestations.

First Mover Americas: Stacks' Token Starts March With a Bang

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2023. Mar. 01. 13:14

First Mover Americas: Stacks' Token Starts March With a Bang The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for March 1, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Crypto Fund Manager Numerai's Token Rises Nearly 9% Amid Reports of Impressive Returns

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2023. Mar. 01. 12:26

Crypto Fund Manager Numerai's Token Rises Nearly 9% Amid Reports of Impressive Returns The Numeraire token (NMR) has surged by 8.8% to $21.64 over the past 24-hours after it was revealed that the hedge fund behind the token returned 20% to investors last year.

Crypto Fund Manager Numerai's Token Rises 9% on Report of Impressive Return

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2023. Mar. 01. 12:26

Crypto Fund Manager Numerai's Token Rises 9% on Report of Impressive Return The Numeraire token (NMR) has surged by 8.8% to $21.64 over the past 24-hours after it was revealed that the hedge fund behind the token returned 20% to investors last year.

Ether Supply Impact From the Shanghai Upgrade Is Limited: Bernstein

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2023. Mar. 01. 12:14

Ether Supply Impact From the Shanghai Upgrade Is Limited: Bernstein Price action will be “cautious” into the upgrade as the market is worried about a potential supply overhang, the report said.

Bernstein Sees 'Cautious' Ether Price Until Shanghai Upgrade

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2023. Mar. 01. 12:14

Bernstein Sees 'Cautious' Ether Price Until Shanghai Upgrade Price action will be “cautious” into the upgrade as the market is worried about a potential supply overhang, the report said.

Upcoming Upgrades That Will Shape the Ethereum Ecosystem

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2023. Mar. 01. 12:00

Upcoming Upgrades That Will Shape the Ethereum Ecosystem Here are some approaching dates and launches that Ethereum followers and observers should keep an eye on.

Mt. Gox Bankruptcy Repayments Unlikely to Destabilize Bitcoin: UBS

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2023. Mar. 01. 11:35

Mt. Gox Bankruptcy Repayments Unlikely to Destabilize Bitcoin: UBS Early adopters are likely to have remained crypto believers, so will choose to be paid in bitcoin and keep it, the report said.

Voyager's Reward Program Lost $58M in 2022: Court Filing

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2023. Mar. 01. 11:13

Voyager's Reward Program Lost $58M in 2022: Court Filing Rewards program included high-yield interest accounts, a refer-a-friend scheme, and a mechanism to share in the spread of trades should they execute at a lower asking price.

Voyager Digital's Reward Program Lost $58M in 2022: Court Filing

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2023. Mar. 01. 11:13

Voyager Digital's Reward Program Lost $58M in 2022: Court Filing Rewards program included high-yield interest accounts, a refer-a-friend scheme, and a mechanism to share in the spread of trades should they execute at a lower asking price.

Nigeria Picks Bola Tinubu as President Amid Cash Shortages

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2023. Mar. 01. 11:13

Nigeria Picks Bola Tinubu as President Amid Cash Shortages Tinubu will replace outgoing President Muhammadu Buhari, under whose government the country issued the eNaira and banned banks from interacting with crypto firms.

Bitcoin Jumps 4% as Upbeat China Manufacturing Data Improves Risk Appetite

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2023. Mar. 01. 10:40

Bitcoin Jumps 4% as Upbeat China Manufacturing Data Improves Risk Appetite The cryptocurrency's Wednesday bounce is consistent with the recent trend of Asian flows leading the market strength.

China Blockchain Conflux Gains $10M Investment From DWF

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2023. Mar. 01. 10:36

China Blockchain Conflux Gains $10M Investment From DWF The investment firm bought the blockchain's native token after it signed a deal with China Telecom.

Institutions in Asia Aren’t Interested in Liquid Staking: Hex Trust

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2023. Mar. 01. 10:22

Institutions in Asia Aren’t Interested in Liquid Staking: Hex Trust Liquid staking has become the second biggest DeFi vertical, but Asia-based institutions are not impressed.

Crypto Lender Voyager Received Single-Page Value Statement From Hedge Fund Three Arrows Capital

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2023. Mar. 01. 10:09

Crypto Lender Voyager Received Single-Page Value Statement From Hedge Fund Three Arrows Capital Court documents show the level of due diligence carried out by Voyager Digital with regard to its investment in 3AC.

Solana Will Improve Network Upgrades to Improve Stability

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2023. Mar. 01. 07:47

Solana Will Improve Network Upgrades to Improve Stability A Solana cofounder said last week's 1.14 network update has raised concerns about maintaining stability during major updates.

Klaytn Blockchain Will Focus on Increasing KLAY Token Demand in 2023

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2023. Mar. 01. 07:27

Klaytn Blockchain Will Focus on Increasing KLAY Token Demand in 2023 Klaytn intends to establish KLAY as a deflationary asset and provide more tools for developers intending to launch products on the network.

Crypto Options Exchange Deribit To Offer Bitcoin Volatility Futures

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2023. Mar. 01. 07:24

Crypto Options Exchange Deribit To Offer Bitcoin Volatility Futures Futures tied to Deribit's bitcoin volatility index, DVOL, will go live at the end of March.

Silvergate Loses a Bull as KBW Analyst Downgrades on Limited Visibility

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2023. Mar. 01. 03:00

Silvergate Loses a Bull as KBW Analyst Downgrades on Limited Visibility Shares in the crypto-friendly lender are down about 90% over the past year.

Crypto Market February Roundup: Bitcoin Layer 2 Protocol Stacks, Ethereum Staking Derivative Tokens Surge

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2023. Mar. 01. 01:41

Crypto Market February Roundup: Bitcoin Layer 2 Protocol Stacks, Ethereum Staking Derivative Tokens Surge Stacks’s STX token was the biggest winner among 160 assets in the CoinDesk Market Index, soaring 216% during the month.

Crypto Lender Voyager Says Majority of Customers Voted for Restructuring Plan With Binance US

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2023. Mar. 01. 01:31

Crypto Lender Voyager Says Majority of Customers Voted for Restructuring Plan With Binance US Crypto lender Voyager Digital Holdings, which filed for bankruptcy last year, said Tuesday night that 97% of its customers, representing 98% of total claims, voted in favor of a chapter 11 restructuring plan which will see Binance US acquire some of its assets.

Crypto Lender Voyager Says Majority of Customers Voted for Restructuring Plan With Binance.US

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2023. Mar. 01. 01:31

Crypto Lender Voyager Says Majority of Customers Voted for Restructuring Plan With Binance.US Crypto lender Voyager Digital Holdings, which filed for bankruptcy last year, said Tuesday night that 97% of its customers, representing 98% of total claims, voted in favor of a chapter 11 restructuring plan which will see Binance US acquire some of its assets.

First Mover Asia: NFTs Have a ‘Digital First Sale’ Problem

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2023. Mar. 01. 01:08

First Mover Asia: NFTs Have a ‘Digital First Sale’ Problem ALSO: Short interest is rising on China tokens while bitcoin treads water just above $23,000.