First Mover Asia: Bitcoin, Ether Open Asia’s Trading Week Flat

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2023. Apr. 30. 23:21

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin, Ether Open Asia’s Trading Week Flat ALSO: Five CoinDesk journalists offer their takeaways from Consensus 2023. They found an industry still filled with optimism but also realistic about the challenges ahead, most notably, regulatory uncertainty.

Edward Snowden: Researchers Should Train AI to Be ‘Better Than Us’

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2023. Apr. 28. 22:52

Edward Snowden: Researchers Should Train AI to Be ‘Better Than Us’ The former NSA whistleblower shared his hopes that AI’s intelligence could exceed that of humans and ultimately benefit humanity, despite fears the technology could be co-opted by bad actors.

U.S. House Will Have Crypto Bill in 2 Months: McHenry

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2023. Apr. 28. 22:32

U.S. House Will Have Crypto Bill in 2 Months: McHenry AUSTIN, Texas – The U.S. House Financial Services Committee and House Agriculture Committee will put together legislation to oversee the crypto sector in the "next two months" after holding joint public hearings starting May, said Patrick McHenry (R–N.C.), chair of the House Financial Services Committee.

U.S. House Will Have Crypto Bill in 2 Months: Rep. McHenry

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2023. Apr. 28. 22:32

U.S. House Will Have Crypto Bill in 2 Months: Rep. McHenry AUSTIN, Texas – The U.S. House Financial Services Committee and House Agriculture Committee will put together legislation to oversee the crypto sector in the "next two months" after holding joint public hearings starting May, said Patrick McHenry (R–N.C.), chair of the House Financial Services Committee.

The Crypto Miner Reckoning: No Fate but What We Make

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2023. Apr. 28. 22:14

The Crypto Miner Reckoning: No Fate but What We Make As Bitcoin ages into its teens, it’s time to move beyond tribalism so we can work collectively with legislators and innovate business models of the future, writes Samir Tabar of Bit Digital.

Marvel Studios Founder Says Web3 Has 'Same Seed' of His Early Marvel Days

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2023. Apr. 28. 22:03

Marvel Studios Founder Says Web3 Has 'Same Seed' of His Early Marvel Days Marvel Studios’ founding chairman made his first public talk since he sold Marvel to Disney 10 years ago.

Crypto Industry Is 'Absolutely' at War Against Gensler, Warren, Blockchain Association CEO Smith Says

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2023. Apr. 28. 21:57

Crypto Industry Is 'Absolutely' at War Against Gensler, Warren, Blockchain Association CEO Smith Says The war won't last forever, but probably will continue for the next 18-20 months, Kristin Smith said.

Crypto Industry Is 'Absolutely' at War Against Gensler and Warren, Blockchain Association CEO Smith Says

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2023. Apr. 28. 21:57

Crypto Industry Is 'Absolutely' at War Against Gensler and Warren, Blockchain Association CEO Smith Says The war won't last forever, but probably will continue for the next 18-20 months, Kristin Smith said.

5 Consensus 2023 Takeaways

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2023. Apr. 28. 21:57

5 Consensus 2023 Takeaways Members of our CoinDesk editorial team got together on Twitter Spaces today to assess the big picture at Consensus 2023 and share their takeaways on the critical issues that will shape how the industry continues to unfold.

DeFi Needs More Than ‘Synthetic High-Yield Products’: Dragonfly’s Haseeb Qureshi

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2023. Apr. 28. 21:33

DeFi Needs More Than ‘Synthetic High-Yield Products’: Dragonfly’s Haseeb Qureshi The venture capitalist discusses non-ZIRP monetary policy, rebooting crypto’s market structure and why Ponzi bubbles always burst.

“Opportunism and Demagoguery” Fuels the U.S. Regulatory Crackdown, Steptoe Partner Says

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2023. Apr. 28. 21:30

“Opportunism and Demagoguery” Fuels the U.S. Regulatory Crackdown, Steptoe Partner Says Jason Weinstein, a partner at Steptoe, said this latest wave of crackdowns on the crypto industry is the worst he has ever seen.

'Opportunism and Demagoguery' Fuel the U.S. Regulatory Crackdown, Steptoe Partner Says

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2023. Apr. 28. 21:30

'Opportunism and Demagoguery' Fuel the U.S. Regulatory Crackdown, Steptoe Partner Says Steptoe Partner Jason Weinstein, on the stage at Consensus 2023 in Austin, Texas, said this latest wave of crackdowns on the crypto industry is the worst he has ever seen.

Crypto Tax Guidance Could Come 'in 12-ish Months,' Says IRS Official

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2023. Apr. 28. 21:18

Crypto Tax Guidance Could Come 'in 12-ish Months,' Says IRS Official The IRS' point person for taxation of cryptocurrencies stresses need for community engagement at Consensus 2023

Crypto Tax Guidance Could Come in '12-ish' Months, Says IRS Official

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2023. Apr. 28. 21:18

Crypto Tax Guidance Could Come in '12-ish' Months, Says IRS Official The IRS' point person for taxation of cryptocurrencies stresses need for community engagement at Consensus 2023

Web3 News From Consensus

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2023. Apr. 28. 20:24

Web3 News From Consensus A special edition of The Airdrop on the ground in Austin at CoinDesk's festival.

Bermuda Premier David Burt: 'Nobody is Coming to Bermuda to Flee Regulation'

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2023. Apr. 28. 20:23

Bermuda Premier David Burt: 'Nobody is Coming to Bermuda to Flee Regulation' Five years after the island jurisdiction passed its digital assets regulation, a steady stream of companies is coming to Bermuda to be regulated.

Mastercard Launches Crypto Credential Service for Cross-Border Transfers

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2023. Apr. 28. 18:16

Mastercard Launches Crypto Credential Service for Cross-Border Transfers The set of verification standards uses technology from the CipherTrace, the well-known blockchain analytics platform Mastercard agreed to acquired in late 2021.

Yuga Labs CEO: 'The Metaverse Is Not New'

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2023. Apr. 28. 18:07

Yuga Labs CEO: 'The Metaverse Is Not New' The company behind the Bored Apes Yacht Club has a new CEO from Web2, and he knows that you can’t build Web3 with a Web2 mindset.

Global Crypto Regulation Needs Coordination, Not Duplication, Legal Experts Say

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2023. Apr. 28. 17:35

Global Crypto Regulation Needs Coordination, Not Duplication, Legal Experts Say "It's not good to put crypto all in the same basket and look at it in a vacuum," said Marianne Bechara, senior counsel at the IMF.

Signature Bank Failed Because of Mismanagement, Contagion, FDIC Report Says

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2023. Apr. 28. 17:00

Signature Bank Failed Because of Mismanagement, Contagion, FDIC Report Says The federal banking regulator said Signature’s exposure to crypto industry deposits was also a contributing factor to its failure.

Balaji Srinivasan Explains $1M Bitcoin Bet Rationale, Says Could Take Longer Than 90 Days

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2023. Apr. 28. 16:56

Balaji Srinivasan Explains $1M Bitcoin Bet Rationale, Says Could Take Longer Than 90 Days "I may be wrong but I'm burning a million to tell you they're printing trillions," Srinivasan said, during CoinDesk's Consensus 2023 conference.

Operation Choke Point 2.0 Is SEC's 'Chemotherapy' for $14B Ponzi Problem, BCB's CEO Says

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2023. Apr. 28. 16:36

Operation Choke Point 2.0 Is SEC's 'Chemotherapy' for $14B Ponzi Problem, BCB's CEO Says What happened to Custodia Bank is "tragic" under current administration's efforts to de-bank crypto industry, BCB's Oliver von Landsberg-Sadie said.

'Operation Choke Point 2.0' Is SEC's 'Chemotherapy' for $14B Ponzi Problem, BCB's CEO Says

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2023. Apr. 28. 16:36

'Operation Choke Point 2.0' Is SEC's 'Chemotherapy' for $14B Ponzi Problem, BCB's CEO Says What happened to Custodia Bank is "tragic" under current administration's efforts to de-bank crypto industry, BCB's Oliver von Landsberg-Sadie said.

PayPal to Enable On-Chain Transfers From Venmo Accounts, Including to On-Chain Wallets

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2023. Apr. 28. 16:13

PayPal to Enable On-Chain Transfers From Venmo Accounts, Including to On-Chain Wallets The feature will become available in May, PayPal's Jose Fernandez da Ponte said on a panel at Consensus.

Web3 Music Requires Fresh Ideas to Succeed, Says Warner Music Exec

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2023. Apr. 28. 15:49

Web3 Music Requires Fresh Ideas to Succeed, Says Warner Music Exec The digitally-augmented space is a key part of Warner Music Group's future plans, its chief Digital Officer Oana Ruxandra said at Consensus 2023.

Crypto Exchange Binance's Head of Product Discusses AI, Supercycles and What Gets Him Excited Nowadays

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2023. Apr. 28. 14:53

Crypto Exchange Binance's Head of Product Discusses AI, Supercycles and What Gets Him Excited Nowadays Mayur Kamat, a tech industry veteran, discusses how the world's largest crypto exchange is using artificial intelligence and the future of the tech industry.

Genesis Bankruptcy Parties Agree to 30-Day Mediation Period

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2023. Apr. 28. 14:01

Genesis Bankruptcy Parties Agree to 30-Day Mediation Period The process can start once the parties agree on a mediator and submits an order to the U.S. bankruptcy court.

Terra Classic Hopefuls Mull Revival of Failed UST Stablecoin

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2023. Apr. 28. 13:04

Terra Classic Hopefuls Mull Revival of Failed UST Stablecoin Community members are vying for a new model to improve revenues to sustain the peg, which includes token buybacks and fees paid on peg deviations.

Amid Bankruptcy, Core Scientific Signs Bitcoin Mining Hosting Contracts for Almost 18,000 Machines

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2023. Apr. 28. 13:00

Amid Bankruptcy, Core Scientific Signs Bitcoin Mining Hosting Contracts for Almost 18,000 Machines The miner signed deals with three firms to host rigs in sites where the Celsius Mining fleet was recently unplugged from.

Epic Games Alum Mike Seavers Will Join Web3 Giant Yuga Labs as CTO

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2023. Apr. 28. 13:00

Epic Games Alum Mike Seavers Will Join Web3 Giant Yuga Labs as CTO Mike Seavers will join the home of Bored Ape Yacht Club on May 22.

DeFi Protocol 0VIX Loses Nearly $2M in Flash-Loan Exploit

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2023. Apr. 28. 12:44

DeFi Protocol 0VIX Loses Nearly $2M in Flash-Loan Exploit Decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol 0VIX has lost $2 million in a flash loan exploit, according to on-chain data.

Ripple Sold $336M Worth of XRP Tokens in Q1; Reports Strong XRPL Growth

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2023. Apr. 28. 12:30

Ripple Sold $336M Worth of XRP Tokens in Q1; Reports Strong XRPL Growth Ripple has continued to sell XRP only in connection with its international transaction product.

Ripple Sold $336M Worth of XRP Tokens in Q1, Reports Strong XRPL Growth

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2023. Apr. 28. 12:30

Ripple Sold $336M Worth of XRP Tokens in Q1, Reports Strong XRPL Growth Ripple has continued to sell XRP only in connection with its international transaction product.

Jack Dorsey's Block Snaps Up Bitcoin Mining Chip as Intel Winds Down Production

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2023. Apr. 28. 12:30

Jack Dorsey's Block Snaps Up Bitcoin Mining Chip as Intel Winds Down Production Block's bitcoin mining products could come as early as early next year.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Ending Week on Positive Note

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2023. Apr. 28. 12:08

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Ending Week on Positive Note The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for April 28, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Bitcoin Held on Binance Surges to Record High of 692K BTC: Glassnode

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2023. Apr. 28. 11:27

Bitcoin Held on Binance Surges to Record High of 692K BTC: Glassnode The tally has increased by over 50,000 BTC in four weeks, reversing the exodus seen late last year.

Hamas' Military Wing to Stop Accepting Bitcoin Donations: Report

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2023. Apr. 28. 11:19

Hamas' Military Wing to Stop Accepting Bitcoin Donations: Report The Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades reportedly said the move is to protect donors from harm.

Bitcoin Is Poised to Reclaim Crypto’s Spotlight: Berenberg

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2023. Apr. 28. 10:59

Bitcoin Is Poised to Reclaim Crypto’s Spotlight: Berenberg More investors are recognizing the digital asset as a sensible alternative not only among crypto tokens, but also within a global financial context, the report said.

MicroStrategy Is Uniquely Positioned to Benefit From Rising Bitcoin Price: Berenberg

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2023. Apr. 28. 10:09

MicroStrategy Is Uniquely Positioned to Benefit From Rising Bitcoin Price: Berenberg The bank initiated coverage of the stock with a buy rating and a $430 price target, implying 40% potential upside.

MicroStrategy in Unique Position to Benefit From Rising Bitcoin Price: Berenberg

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2023. Apr. 28. 10:09

MicroStrategy in Unique Position to Benefit From Rising Bitcoin Price: Berenberg The bank initiated coverage of the stock with a buy rating and a $430 price target, implying 40% potential upside.

ECB Probes Decentralized Settlement for Wholesale Financial Markets

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2023. Apr. 28. 08:56

ECB Probes Decentralized Settlement for Wholesale Financial Markets Euro regulators are looking again at their centralized settlement systems in seeking to keep pace with digital innovation as they explore central bank digital currencies.

ECB Mulls Decentralized Settlement for Wholesale Financial Markets

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2023. Apr. 28. 08:56

ECB Mulls Decentralized Settlement for Wholesale Financial Markets Euro regulators are looking again at their centralized settlement systems in seeking to keep pace with digital innovation as they explore central bank digital currencies.

Long-Term Bitcoin Holders Are Profitable for First Time in 11 Months, Blockchain Data Shows

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2023. Apr. 28. 08:44

Long-Term Bitcoin Holders Are Profitable for First Time in 11 Months, Blockchain Data Shows Bitcoin's long-term holder spent output profitability ratio (LTH-SOPR) shows coins moved onchain that have a lifespan of at least 155 days or higher are being sold at profit. That suggests the bitcoin bear may be behind us.

Binance Japan Will Start Operations After June

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2023. Apr. 28. 08:42

Binance Japan Will Start Operations After June The world's largest crypto exchange acquired Sakura Exchange BitCoin last November.

Argo Blockchain Slumps to Full-Year Loss on Bitcoin Price Slide

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2023. Apr. 28. 08:18

Argo Blockchain Slumps to Full-Year Loss on Bitcoin Price Slide The crypto mining company is in a stronger position now, interim CEO El-Bakly said

South African Mirror Trading's CEO Fined $3.4B by U.S. in Bitcoin Forex Fraud Case

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2023. Apr. 28. 08:06

South African Mirror Trading's CEO Fined $3.4B by U.S. in Bitcoin Forex Fraud Case The founder of bitcoin pool operator MTI was charged with fraud last year for running an unlicensed commodity pool scheme.

Hong Kong Regulator Reminds Local Banks There Is No Ban on Crypto Firms

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2023. Apr. 28. 07:54

Hong Kong Regulator Reminds Local Banks There Is No Ban on Crypto Firms Crypto companies have complained that opening bank accounts in the jurisdiction is difficult.

Zcash’s Latest Software Release Goes Live

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2023. Apr. 28. 05:47

Zcash’s Latest Software Release Goes Live The new release, version 5.5.0, is part of an effort to “deliver a solid and reliable user experience.”

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Holds Steady Above $29K as Investors Look Toward Next FOMC Meeting

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2023. Apr. 28. 02:16

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Holds Steady Above $29K as Investors Look Toward Next FOMC Meeting ALSO: William Shatner, Star Trek's Captain Kirk, releases an NFT collection and touts the potential of crypto in an entertaining half-hour discussion at CoinDesk's Consensus 2023 conference.

3 Giga-Brained Ideas From Consensus Day 2

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2023. Apr. 28. 00:16

3 Giga-Brained Ideas From Consensus Day 2 Crypto shows that ideas can be valuable, even if they’re not useful … yet.

Leaders in Decentralized Identity Slam Soulbound Tokens

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2023. Apr. 27. 23:09

Leaders in Decentralized Identity Slam Soulbound Tokens On a panel discussing how to protect your identity, the consensus was that SBTs were absolutely the wrong path.

William Shatner Warps Into Web3 With ‘Infinite Connections’ NFT Release

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2023. Apr. 27. 22:50

William Shatner Warps Into Web3 With ‘Infinite Connections’ NFT Release Star Trek actor William Shatner is releasing an NFT collection Infinite Connections, filled with artwork with science and technology themes.

Coinbase Will Be 'Best Investment' Over Next 5 Years: Boost VC's Adam Draper

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2023. Apr. 27. 22:00

Coinbase Will Be 'Best Investment' Over Next 5 Years: Boost VC's Adam Draper Adam Draper, an early investor in the crypto exchange, made the comment on stage at CoinDesk's Consensus conference.

Chelsea Manning: 'I'm Trying to Put the Cryptography Back in Crypto'

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2023. Apr. 27. 21:35

Chelsea Manning: 'I'm Trying to Put the Cryptography Back in Crypto' The whistleblower turned security consultant also says the internet's basic infrastructure is not suited to privacy.

Bitcoin Circles Above $29.5K as Investors Weigh Sluggish GDP, Latest Banking Woes

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2023. Apr. 27. 21:03

Bitcoin Circles Above $29.5K as Investors Weigh Sluggish GDP, Latest Banking Woes BTC dipped slightly during U.S. morning trading Thursday after the Commerce Department reported a slow 1.1% gain in GDP for the first quarter – below consensus expectations of 2% annualized – but later rebounded.

Arbitrum Co-Founder Addresses DAO Vote Fiasco, Waves Off Allegations of ‘Decentralization Theater’

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2023. Apr. 27. 19:43

Arbitrum Co-Founder Addresses DAO Vote Fiasco, Waves Off Allegations of ‘Decentralization Theater’ Offchain Labs CEO Steven Goldfeder took pains to differentiate his company, which built Aribtrum, from the newly-created Arbitrum DAO that now controls it.

Binance Official Says Exchange Has Ousted North Koreans

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2023. Apr. 27. 19:36

Binance Official Says Exchange Has Ousted North Koreans "They recognized Binance was not the place for them," said Tigran Gambaryan, head of financial crime compliance at Binance.

Binance Official Says Crypto Exchange Has Ousted North Koreans

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2023. Apr. 27. 19:36

Binance Official Says Crypto Exchange Has Ousted North Koreans "They recognized Binance was not the place for them," said Tigran Gambaryan, head of financial crime compliance at Binance.

Scaramucci Recounts Harrowing Final Days of FTX, Visit to Bahamas to See Sam Bankman-Fried

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2023. Apr. 27. 18:47

Scaramucci Recounts Harrowing Final Days of FTX, Visit to Bahamas to See Sam Bankman-Fried The SkyBridge founder walked in on a “war room” when he traveled to talk face to face with the now-disgraced Bankman-Fried as the exchange unraveled.

SEC Is Alleging Legal Violations ‘On the Fly,' Coinbase Says

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2023. Apr. 27. 18:27

SEC Is Alleging Legal Violations ‘On the Fly,' Coinbase Says Crypto exchange Coinbase pushed back against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Thursday, claiming the agency has not sufficiently supported its argument that the exchange listed securities in the U.S.

CoinDesk Indices, Crypto Asset Manager CoinFund Launch an Ethereum Staking Benchmark Rate

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2023. Apr. 27. 18:00

CoinDesk Indices, Crypto Asset Manager CoinFund Launch an Ethereum Staking Benchmark Rate The benchmark is derived from daily transaction fees and staking rewards generated by Ethereum, bringing pricing tools that institutional investors expect into digital assets.

NFT Collective Proof Is Building a 3D World for Its Moonbirds Community

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2023. Apr. 27. 17:35

NFT Collective Proof Is Building a 3D World for Its Moonbirds Community The Moonbirds Monaverse on 3D world-building platform Mona will let NFT holders participate in virtual community experiences.

Web3 Can Be “the Trust Layer” to Counter Issues Raised by AI

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2023. Apr. 27. 17:33

Web3 Can Be “the Trust Layer” to Counter Issues Raised by AI Journey’s Cathy Hackl shared how the Web 3 ecosystem can empower AI during CoinDesk’s Consensus 2023 conference in Austin.

Web3 Can Be 'the Trust Layer' to Counter Issues Raised by AI

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2023. Apr. 27. 17:33

Web3 Can Be 'the Trust Layer' to Counter Issues Raised by AI Journey’s Cathy Hackl shared how the Web 3 ecosystem can empower AI during CoinDesk’s Consensus 2023 conference in Austin.

US SEC’s Gensler Releases Another Video Dig at Crypto Industry

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2023. Apr. 27. 17:25

US SEC’s Gensler Releases Another Video Dig at Crypto Industry Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler made an investor-education video arguing a systemic lack of compliance in the digital assets sector.

U.S. SEC’s Gensler Releases Another Video Dig at Crypto Industry

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2023. Apr. 27. 17:25

U.S. SEC’s Gensler Releases Another Video Dig at Crypto Industry Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler made an investor-education video arguing a systemic lack of compliance in the digital assets sector.

SEC Chairman Gensler Releases Another Video Dig at Crypto Industry

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2023. Apr. 27. 17:25

SEC Chairman Gensler Releases Another Video Dig at Crypto Industry Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler made an investor-education video arguing a systemic lack of compliance in the digital assets sector.

Bahamian Prime Minister Doesn’t Regret FTX

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2023. Apr. 27. 17:17

Bahamian Prime Minister Doesn’t Regret FTX The Bahamas recently overhauled its crypto regulations and says its “open for business” for legitimate digital assets companies.

Robinhood Starts a New Way for Its Users to Fund Their Web3 Wallets

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2023. Apr. 27. 17:15

Robinhood Starts a New Way for Its Users to Fund Their Web3 Wallets Robinhood Connect will start rolling out to partners in coming months.

Robinhood Gives Users a New Way to Fund Their Web3 Wallets

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2023. Apr. 27. 17:15

Robinhood Gives Users a New Way to Fund Their Web3 Wallets The feature, Robinhood Connect, is already available on several decentralized apps, with more to come in the coming months.

Belgian Crypto Lender Bit4You Suspends Activities After Service Provider Declared Insolvent

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2023. Apr. 27. 16:25

Belgian Crypto Lender Bit4You Suspends Activities After Service Provider Declared Insolvent Bit4You learnt of CoinLoan's insolvency on April 24 and that it no longer has the necessary registration as a digital asset custodian.

Russian Bitcoin Wallets Allegedly Exposed by Apparent Hacker

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2023. Apr. 27. 16:23

Russian Bitcoin Wallets Allegedly Exposed by Apparent Hacker A mysterious bitcoiner used the OP_RETURN field to call out wallets controlled by FSB and GRU.

Google Cloud to Help Accelerate Polygon's Growth Via New Agreement

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2023. Apr. 27. 16:15

Google Cloud to Help Accelerate Polygon's Growth Via New Agreement The tech giant will be "strategic cloud provider" for Polygon protocols.

Seeing the Macro Forest for the Token Trees

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2023. Apr. 27. 16:00

Seeing the Macro Forest for the Token Trees Todd Groth of CoinDesk Indices shares some thoughts on how macro analysis works in crypto.

Crypto Wallet Giddy Raises $6.9M in Funding to Further Self-Custody Adoption

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2023. Apr. 27. 15:00

Crypto Wallet Giddy Raises $6.9M in Funding to Further Self-Custody Adoption Fortnite co-creator Geremy Mustard took part as a strategic investor in the round.

The U.S. Should Lead the Digital Future of Money

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2023. Apr. 27. 14:52

The U.S. Should Lead the Digital Future of Money In his speech to CoinDesk’s Consensus festival yesterday, the head of the non-profit Digital Dollar Project says a U.S. central bank digital currency is too important to be left to central bankers to design. Money is a social issue requiring broad-based public engagement.

Reintroduced Congressional Bill Would Call for Feds to Study Terrorist Uses for Crypto

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2023. Apr. 27. 14:00

Reintroduced Congressional Bill Would Call for Feds to Study Terrorist Uses for Crypto A bipartisan bill introduced simultaneously to the House and Senate would call for federal agencies to study the possible criminal uses for crypto, and provide a report with recommendations on how to address these concerns.

UK Tax Authority Proposes Legislative Change to Treatment of DeFi Lending, Staking

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2023. Apr. 27. 13:45

UK Tax Authority Proposes Legislative Change to Treatment of DeFi Lending, Staking The proposed framework, now open for public consultation, will also apply to crypto lending and staking through intermediaries, the authority said.

UK Tax Authority Proposes Changes to Treatment of DeFi Lending, Staking

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2023. Apr. 27. 13:45

UK Tax Authority Proposes Changes to Treatment of DeFi Lending, Staking The proposed framework, now open for public consultation, will also apply to crypto lending and staking through intermediaries, the authority said.

Veteran Crypto Reporter Brady Dale Discusses New FTX Book

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2023. Apr. 27. 13:41

Veteran Crypto Reporter Brady Dale Discusses New FTX Book The former CoinDesker has written an account of Sam Bankman-Fried's downfall, and longevity of decentralized finance (DeFi).

Sustainable Bitcoin Protocol Piloting a Waste Gas Methodology With Miner Crusoe Energy

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2023. Apr. 27. 13:00

Sustainable Bitcoin Protocol Piloting a Waste Gas Methodology With Miner Crusoe Energy Crypto miners, like Crusoe, use gas that would otherwise be wasted and minimize methane emissions.

Bye-Bye Bitcoin Bear

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2023. Apr. 27. 12:45

Bye-Bye Bitcoin Bear No investor or financial advisor has a crystal ball that can predict the movement of an asset, including bitcoin, with total certainty. But past bitcoin halvings can provide clues on what we could potentially expect.

‘Tokenization Is the Killer App for TradFi’: JPMorgan

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2023. Apr. 27. 12:37

‘Tokenization Is the Killer App for TradFi’: JPMorgan The head of the bank's Onyx Digital Assets platform, Tyrone Lobban said there is added caution post-FTX, but JPMorgan’s strategy hasn’t at all changed.

Tokenization Is 'Killer App' for TradFi: JPMorgan

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2023. Apr. 27. 12:37

Tokenization Is 'Killer App' for TradFi: JPMorgan The head of the bank's Onyx Digital Assets platform, Tyrone Lobban said there is added caution post-FTX, but JPMorgan’s strategy hasn’t at all changed.

First Mover Americas: Lots of Bitcoin Futures Traders Cash Out

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2023. Apr. 27. 12:19

First Mover Americas: Lots of Bitcoin Futures Traders Cash Out The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for April 27, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

PancakeSwap DAO Votes For “Aggressive Reduction” of CAKE Token Inflation

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2023. Apr. 27. 11:53

PancakeSwap DAO Votes For “Aggressive Reduction” of CAKE Token Inflation A vote, which is supposed to end Friday, has seen 70% of the community vote in favor of reducing block rewards drastically over the next few months.

PancakeSwap's DAO Voting for 'Aggressive Reduction' of CAKE Token Inflation

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2023. Apr. 27. 11:53

PancakeSwap's DAO Voting for 'Aggressive Reduction' of CAKE Token Inflation A vote, which is supposed to end Friday, has seen 70% of the community vote in favor of reducing block rewards drastically over the next few months.

Cross-Chain Bridge Stargate's Volume Soars as Airdrop Hunters Set Sights on LayerZero Token

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2023. Apr. 27. 11:17

Cross-Chain Bridge Stargate's Volume Soars as Airdrop Hunters Set Sights on LayerZero Token Volume on the Stargate cross-chain bridge has surged by 30% in the past 24-hours as investors attempt to meet the criteria for a rumored LayerZero airdrop.

Bitcoin's Negative Correlation With Dollar Index Strengthens Ahead of U.S. GDP Data

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2023. Apr. 27. 11:06

Bitcoin's Negative Correlation With Dollar Index Strengthens Ahead of U.S. GDP Data The 90-day correlation coefficient between the two has declined to -0.70 from -0.11 four weeks ago, hinting at a strong inverse relationship.

Stablecoin Reserves Need to Be Diverse, EU Bank Agency Chief Says

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2023. Apr. 27. 10:42

Stablecoin Reserves Need to Be Diverse, EU Bank Agency Chief Says The EBA’s José Manuel Campa urged crypto players to start managing risks right away as new norms bed in.

Crypto Storage Provider Zodia Custody Raises $36M From SBI Holdings, Standard Chartered

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2023. Apr. 27. 09:55

Crypto Storage Provider Zodia Custody Raises $36M From SBI Holdings, Standard Chartered Zodia Custody will use the funding to increase its token coverage and enhance its settlement product, Interchange.

UK Charities Offered Guidance for Accepting Crypto Donations

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2023. Apr. 27. 08:16

UK Charities Offered Guidance for Accepting Crypto Donations Nonprofits need to weigh up the risk of volatility and hacks, and follow money laundering norms, the Charity Commission said.

Bitcoin Market Impact From Mt. Gox Repayments Will Be Limited: Matrixport

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2023. Apr. 27. 07:52

Bitcoin Market Impact From Mt. Gox Repayments Will Be Limited: Matrixport Not all the stolen bitcoin was recovered, so only a fraction of the original amount held by creditors will be compensated, the report said.

Bitcoin's 'Estimated Leverage Ratio' Hits Lowest Since December 2021

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2023. Apr. 27. 07:50

Bitcoin's 'Estimated Leverage Ratio' Hits Lowest Since December 2021 The estimated ratio indicates how much leverage is used by traders on average, according to CryptoQuant.

Bitcoin's 'Estimated Leverage Ratio' Hits Lowest Point Since December 2021

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2023. Apr. 27. 07:50

Bitcoin's 'Estimated Leverage Ratio' Hits Lowest Point Since December 2021 The estimated ratio indicates how much leverage is used by traders on average, according to CryptoQuant.

DEX Merlin and CertiK Plan to Compensate $2M to Users Impacted in Rugpull

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2023. Apr. 27. 06:56

DEX Merlin and CertiK Plan to Compensate $2M to Users Impacted in Rugpull A rogue developer behind the hyped launch allegedly conducted the rugpull on Wednesday.

DEX Merlin and CertiK Plan to Compensate $2M to Users Impacted in Rug Pull

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2023. Apr. 27. 06:56

DEX Merlin and CertiK Plan to Compensate $2M to Users Impacted in Rug Pull A rogue developer behind the hyped launch allegedly conducted the rugpull on Wednesday.

Bitcoin Volatility Hits Longs and Shorts as $175M Liquidated, $1B in Open Interest Wiped

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2023. Apr. 27. 05:59

Bitcoin Volatility Hits Longs and Shorts as $175M Liquidated, $1B in Open Interest Wiped Few leveraged futures traders were safe as bitcoin’s price movements impacted both longs and shorts.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Seesaws Wildly Before Settling Above $29K

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2023. Apr. 27. 05:23

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Seesaws Wildly Before Settling Above $29K ALSO: Writing about different sessions at Consensus 2023, CoinDesk columnist Daniel Kuhn considers the difficulty that the builders of decentralized finance (DeFi) and financial regulators are having in finding linguistic common ground.

Ex-a16z Engineering and Security Heavyweights to Start Crypto Custody Firm: Source

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2023. Apr. 27. 05:09

Ex-a16z Engineering and Security Heavyweights to Start Crypto Custody Firm: Source a16z’s former CTO, Riyaz Faizullabhoy, and former CISO Nassim Eddequiouaq have the blessing and seed backing of the venture capital giant, a person familiar with the plans said.

Crypto Innovation and Regulation Can Co-Exist, Top Industry Executives Agree

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2023. Apr. 27. 00:02

Crypto Innovation and Regulation Can Co-Exist, Top Industry Executives Agree In a wide ranging conversation, four crypto industry senior executives discussed what’s next in the digital asset market's evolution.

Bitcoin Could Be 'Great' Investment for IRA or 401K Plans

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2023. Apr. 26. 23:29

Bitcoin Could Be 'Great' Investment for IRA or 401K Plans Retirement accounts offer tax-free crypto investing forever and provide an effective way to lower overall portfolio risk said ForUsAll CEO David Ramirez

Technology Is Blocking Mass Adoption of Web3

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2023. Apr. 26. 23:26

Technology Is Blocking Mass Adoption of Web3 The clumsy and confusing user experience of onboarding into Web3 is preventing broad adoption, but technological improvements are the solution, says a panel of Web3 executives.

Tradfi Sees Opportunity in Crypto Despite ‘Red Wedding,’ Burning Buildings

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2023. Apr. 26. 23:21

Tradfi Sees Opportunity in Crypto Despite ‘Red Wedding,’ Burning Buildings Institutional investors are salivating over opportunities in growth equity and depressed tokens that took an undeservingly excessive hit during crypto's bear market, market participants said during Wednesday's Consensus 2023 event.

Salesforce Exec: Web3 Needs a 'Reboot'

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2023. Apr. 26. 22:50

Salesforce Exec: Web3 Needs a 'Reboot' Salesforce Senior Vice President Marc Mathieu said at Consensus 2023 That Web3 leaders must promote decentralization and build communities to win over new users.

WisdomTree CEO Says Crypto Is “Natural Evolution” of ETF Products

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2023. Apr. 26. 22:42

WisdomTree CEO Says Crypto Is “Natural Evolution” of ETF Products WisdomTree CEO Jonathan Steinberg discusses his company’s soon-to-launch crypto wallet for trading tokenized real world assets such as gold. Blockchain brings democratization to traditional finance, he tells CoinDesk Editor-in-Chief Kevin Reynolds.

WisdomTree CEO Says Crypto Is 'Natural Evolution' of ETF Products

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2023. Apr. 26. 22:42

WisdomTree CEO Says Crypto Is 'Natural Evolution' of ETF Products WisdomTree CEO Jonathan Steinberg discusses his company’s soon-to-launch crypto wallet for trading tokenized real world assets such as gold. Blockchain brings democratization to traditional finance, he tells CoinDesk Editor-in-Chief Kevin Reynolds.

Web3 Culture Is 'Not Dead' But as Strong as Ever, Say Brand Leaders

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2023. Apr. 26. 22:02

Web3 Culture Is 'Not Dead' But as Strong as Ever, Say Brand Leaders Creators, leaders and builders from the NFT space spoke about the resilience of Web3 at CoinDesk's annual Consensus conference.

Tokenization of Real World Assets 'Changes How Value Is Transferred'

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2023. Apr. 26. 21:22

Tokenization of Real World Assets 'Changes How Value Is Transferred' Tokenization has been around for a while, but panelists at CoinDesk Consensus discussed how it changes the game.

Tokenization of Real-World Assets 'Changes How Value Is Transferred'

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2023. Apr. 26. 21:22

Tokenization of Real-World Assets 'Changes How Value Is Transferred' Tokenization has been around for a while, but panelists at CoinDesk Consensus discussed how it changes the game.

Bitcoin Tumbles as Wild Crypto Market Swing Causes $310M Losses From Liquidations

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2023. Apr. 26. 21:17

Bitcoin Tumbles as Wild Crypto Market Swing Causes $310M Losses From Liquidations The CoinDesk Market Index (CMI), which tracks the performance of the broader crypto market, plummeted 5.6% in an hour.

Art Blocks Co-Founder Erick Calderon Uses Free Market Ideals to Defend NFT Royalties

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2023. Apr. 26. 20:43

Art Blocks Co-Founder Erick Calderon Uses Free Market Ideals to Defend NFT Royalties Erick Calderon, the co-founder of Art Blocks, tried to turn down the heat on the battle around non-fungible token (NFT) creator royalties at CoinDesk’s Consensus Festival. He made his own opinion on the matter clear, however: according to Calderon, royalties “let the creator keep creating.”

Franklin Templeton CEO: The Future of the Crypto Industry Is Regulated

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2023. Apr. 26. 19:24

Franklin Templeton CEO: The Future of the Crypto Industry Is Regulated At CoinDesk’s annual Consensus conference, CEO Jenny Johnson said cryptocurrencies like bitcoin were a “distraction” from the benefits of blockchain technology.

CeFi Exchanges Helped Mass Crypto Adoption. DeFi Will Further It

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2023. Apr. 26. 18:38

CeFi Exchanges Helped Mass Crypto Adoption. DeFi Will Further It Centralized exchanges will continue to serve as a first step into crypto but decentralized exchanges will further the future of financial systems, panelists say at Consensus.

CeFi Exchanges Helped Mass Crypto Adoption; DeFi Will Further It

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2023. Apr. 26. 18:38

CeFi Exchanges Helped Mass Crypto Adoption; DeFi Will Further It Centralized exchanges will continue to serve as a first step into crypto but decentralized exchanges will further the future of financial systems, panelists say at Consensus.

A $1.4T Financial Giant Expands Its Money Market Fund on Polygon

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2023. Apr. 26. 18:00

A $1.4T Financial Giant Expands Its Money Market Fund on Polygon  Franklin Templeton claims that the fund will be the first U.S. registered mutual fund run on blockchain technology.

Regulation Clarity Will Bring on More Consumer Web3 Users, PepsiCo’s Executive Says

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2023. Apr. 26. 17:52

Regulation Clarity Will Bring on More Consumer Web3 Users, PepsiCo’s Executive Says PepsiCo Head of Next Gen DTC Connections and Innovation Kate Brady talks about the urgency in regulatory clarity in the customer web3 space at CoinDesk Consensus 2023 conference.

SushiSwap to Propose Tokenomics Changes to Promote Uniswap v3 Adoption

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2023. Apr. 26. 17:51

SushiSwap to Propose Tokenomics Changes to Promote Uniswap v3 Adoption Changes to the protocol’s “Chef” contracts are intended to make it more decentralized and secure.

Leader of Miami Trio Pleads Guilty to $4M Bank, Crypto Fraud Charges

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2023. Apr. 26. 17:03

Leader of Miami Trio Pleads Guilty to $4M Bank, Crypto Fraud Charges The U.S. Department of Justice last year charged three members of a Miami crew for participating in a crypto-related scheme from 2020.

Circle Unveils New Method for Moving USDC Between Blockchains

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2023. Apr. 26. 16:39

Circle Unveils New Method for Moving USDC Between Blockchains The cross-chain transfer protocol seeks to improve liquidity of the major crypto payments rail.

Seeing the Macro Forest for the Token Trees

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2023. Apr. 26. 16:35

Seeing the Macro Forest for the Token Trees Todd Groth of CoinDesk Indices shares some thoughts on how macro analysis works in crypto.

Voyager Lawyers ‘Surprised’ Binance.US Canceled $1B Deal

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2023. Apr. 26. 16:05

Voyager Lawyers ‘Surprised’ Binance.US Canceled $1B Deal Creditors can expect to receive between 40 and 65% recoveries, ideally in crypto, a bankruptcy court heard

Former CFTC Chair Timothy Massad Among Witnesses for House Crypto Hearing

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2023. Apr. 26. 16:00

Former CFTC Chair Timothy Massad Among Witnesses for House Crypto Hearing Titled, "The Future of Digital Assets: Identifying the Regulatory Gaps in Spot Market Regulation," the hearing will take place on Thursday afternoon.

Cata Labs Raises $4.2M to Develop 'Bridging' Software

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2023. Apr. 26. 16:00

Cata Labs Raises $4.2M to Develop 'Bridging' Software The round was led by Spartan Group and included participation from Robot Ventures, Maven11, Alchemy Ventures, HashKey Capital, Circle Ventures and Superscrypt.

As Crypto Grows, so Does CoinDesk’s Commitment to Keeping Pace

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2023. Apr. 26. 16:00

As Crypto Grows, so Does CoinDesk’s Commitment to Keeping Pace A new CoinDesk tool called the Bitcoin Trend Indicator can help traders spot where BTC is headed.

Social Media App MeWe to Bring Frequency Blockchain's Self-Sovereign Identity to Its 20M Users

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2023. Apr. 26. 15:45

Social Media App MeWe to Bring Frequency Blockchain's Self-Sovereign Identity to Its 20M Users The Frequency blockchain aims to create a fundamental layer to Web 3, based on a social identity that users can control.

USDC Stablecoin Strengthened by U.S. Banking Crisis in March, Circle CEO Says

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2023. Apr. 26. 15:25

USDC Stablecoin Strengthened by U.S. Banking Crisis in March, Circle CEO Says The stablecoin has upgraded its market infrastructure after losing its peg during the crisis.

Why the Politics of Crypto Feels Different This Time

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2023. Apr. 26. 15:04

Why the Politics of Crypto Feels Different This Time Last week’s testimony by SEC Chair Gary Gensler before the House Financial Services Committee showed that the political divide towards crypto has never been clearer. Noelle Acheson dives into why this matters now.

Bittrex Global CEO Says Firm Will Fight SEC Charges, Did Not Serve U.S. Customers

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2023. Apr. 26. 14:56

Bittrex Global CEO Says Firm Will Fight SEC Charges, Did Not Serve U.S. Customers The Securities and Exchange Commission has accused Bermuda-regulated Bittrex Global of failing to register as a securities exchange in a lawsuit targeting U.S.-based Bittrex Inc.

Please Enjoy the Final Crypto Winter

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2023. Apr. 26. 14:26

Please Enjoy the Final Crypto Winter With U.S. regulations and policy coming soon, the frauds, scams and irresponsible investment management practices that led to the current market downturn will be things of the past, reasons Paul Brody of EY.

Helium's IOT Token Surges 370% Following Solana Migration

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2023. Apr. 26. 14:09

Helium's IOT Token Surges 370% Following Solana Migration Helium's newly-issued IOT token has risen by over 370% in the past 24-hours following the protocol's successful migration to the Solana blockchain last week.

Don’t Cap Digital Euro Holdings, European Parliament Study Says

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2023. Apr. 26. 14:03

Don’t Cap Digital Euro Holdings, European Parliament Study Says The paper turns on its head conventional wisdom that limits are needed to avoid supplanting the banking system

Digital Euro Holdings Shouldn't Be Capped, Study Says

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2023. Apr. 26. 14:03

Digital Euro Holdings Shouldn't Be Capped, Study Says The paper turns on its head conventional wisdom that limits are needed to avoid supplanting the banking system

Out of Compute North’s Bankruptcy Rises 300MW Bitcoin Miner With Novel Energy Offering

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2023. Apr. 26. 13:00

Out of Compute North’s Bankruptcy Rises 300MW Bitcoin Miner With Novel Energy Offering Born out of the ashes of the Compute North bankruptcy, the new venture aims to give clients control over their energy strategy.

Bitpanda and Raiffeisen Unit Partner to Offer Crypto for Banking Customers

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2023. Apr. 26. 12:47

Bitpanda and Raiffeisen Unit Partner to Offer Crypto for Banking Customers EU banks’ forays into crypto have been meek so far, but new laws are on the way

Bitpanda and Raiffeisen Unit Agree to Offer Crypto for Banking Customers

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2023. Apr. 26. 12:47

Bitpanda and Raiffeisen Unit Agree to Offer Crypto for Banking Customers EU banks’ forays into crypto have been meek so far, but new laws are on the way

Arbitrum Airdrops $120M to Projects; Some Dump, Some Look to Bolster Themselves

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2023. Apr. 26. 12:22

Arbitrum Airdrops $120M to Projects; Some Dump, Some Look to Bolster Themselves Not everyone is aiming for community growth and market capture with the ARB stimulus.

Arbitrum Completes Distribution of $120M Airdrop

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2023. Apr. 26. 12:22

Arbitrum Completes Distribution of $120M Airdrop Not everyone is aiming for community growth and market capture with the ARB stimulus.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Regains $29K

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2023. Apr. 26. 12:12

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Regains $29K The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for April 26, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Galaxy Digital to Develop ETPs Alongside Asset Manager DWS

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2023. Apr. 26. 12:07

Galaxy Digital to Develop ETPs Alongside Asset Manager DWS The two firms have formed a "strategic alliance, of which the ETP development is the initial aim.

Galaxy Digital to Develop European-Listed ETPs With Asset Manager DWS

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2023. Apr. 26. 12:07

Galaxy Digital to Develop European-Listed ETPs With Asset Manager DWS The two firms have formed a "strategic alliance, of which the ETP development is the initial aim.

Coinbase Prime, Talos Team Up to Meet Rising Institutional Crypto Trading Demand

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2023. Apr. 26. 12:00

Coinbase Prime, Talos Team Up to Meet Rising Institutional Crypto Trading Demand The partnership offers Talos clients connectivity to Coinbase Prime for spot liquidity and custody services.

TS Imagine to Bolster Crypto Trading Offering Through Deutsche Boerse Unit

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2023. Apr. 26. 11:44

TS Imagine to Bolster Crypto Trading Offering Through Deutsche Boerse Unit TS Imagine will make use of Crypto Finance's trading infrastructure to enhance its digital asset capabilities.

DeFi Protocol iZUMi Finance Raises $22M

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2023. Apr. 26. 11:39

DeFi Protocol iZUMi Finance Raises $22M The fundraise involved issuing semi-fungible tokens (SFTs) to investors.

Sui Network to Issue Token Following Exchange Sale; Airdrop Hunters Dismayed

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2023. Apr. 26. 11:18

Sui Network to Issue Token Following Exchange Sale; Airdrop Hunters Dismayed The highly-anticipated release of the SUI token, the native token of layer1 blockchain Sui, will take place once the mainnet goes live on May 3 following token sales on crypto exchanges Bybit, OKX and Kucoin.

How the Hunt for Yet-to-Exist Tokens Is Shaping Ethereum’s Layer 2 Landscape

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2023. Apr. 26. 11:00

How the Hunt for Yet-to-Exist Tokens Is Shaping Ethereum’s Layer 2 Landscape Token airdrops – and the prospect of them – have become a major customer acquisition strategy for Ethereum's layer 2 scaling projects. But is this strategy a sustainable one?

Bahamas Seeks to Tighten Its Crypto Laws Following FTX Collapse

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2023. Apr. 26. 10:55

Bahamas Seeks to Tighten Its Crypto Laws Following FTX Collapse A bill published for comment includes restrictions on stablecoins, proof-of-work mining and crypto staking.

Bitcoin Rallies to $29K; Cardano Leads Gains Among Crypto Majors

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2023. Apr. 26. 10:41

Bitcoin Rallies to $29K; Cardano Leads Gains Among Crypto Majors Total market capitalization has risen 4.1% in the past 24 hours on expectations of Fed easing, some investors said.

Optimism From Ethereum's Shapella Upgrade Is Fading, Crypto Options Show

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2023. Apr. 26. 10:23

Optimism From Ethereum's Shapella Upgrade Is Fading, Crypto Options Show Two weeks after the upgrade, the options market is assigning a slightly more negative sentiment to ether.

Bitcoin Whitepaper to Be Removed in Next Apple MacBook Update: Report

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2023. Apr. 26. 08:26

Bitcoin Whitepaper to Be Removed in Next Apple MacBook Update: Report The ‘Easter egg’ went viral earlier this year, but won’t remain on Apple for long.

Bitcoin White Paper to Be Removed in Next Apple MacBook Update: Report

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2023. Apr. 26. 08:26

Bitcoin White Paper to Be Removed in Next Apple MacBook Update: Report The ‘Easter egg’ went viral earlier this year, but won’t remain on Apple for long.

Ethereum's Lifetime Energy Use Before the Merge Equaled Switzerland's for a Year

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2023. Apr. 26. 08:00

Ethereum's Lifetime Energy Use Before the Merge Equaled Switzerland's for a Year If Bitcoin’s energy consumption can be thought of as a skyscraper, Ethereum’s energy use post-Merge, would be the size of a raspberry, according to University of Cambridge research.

Former Coinbase Employee Seeks to Limit Jail Term to 10 Months in Insider Trading Case

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2023. Apr. 26. 07:47

Former Coinbase Employee Seeks to Limit Jail Term to 10 Months in Insider Trading Case Ishan Wahi faces a sentencing hearing on May 9 after admitting he’d revealed details of forthcoming crypto listings to his brother

Former Coinbase Employee Seeks to Limit Jail Term to 10 Months in Insider-Trading Case

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2023. Apr. 26. 07:47

Former Coinbase Employee Seeks to Limit Jail Term to 10 Months in Insider-Trading Case Ishan Wahi faces a sentencing hearing on May 9 after admitting he’d revealed details of forthcoming crypto listings to his brother.

zkSync-Based DEX Merlin Drained of $1M During Public Token Sale Despite ‘Audit’

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2023. Apr. 26. 05:53

zkSync-Based DEX Merlin Drained of $1M During Public Token Sale Despite ‘Audit’ The project garnered hype among Crypto Twitter users for its attractive yield offered on deposits.

ZkSync-Based DEX Merlin Drained of $1.8M During Public Token Sale Despite ‘Audit’

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2023. Apr. 26. 05:53

ZkSync-Based DEX Merlin Drained of $1.8M During Public Token Sale Despite ‘Audit’ The decentralized exchange project garnered hype among Crypto Twitter users for its attractive yield offered on deposits.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Breaks Its Losing Streak in Late Tuesday Rally

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2023. Apr. 26. 02:21

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Breaks Its Losing Streak in Late Tuesday Rally ALSO: CoinDesk's Pete Pachal and Daniel Kuhn outline important themes at Consensus 2023 conference, which opens Wednesday in Austin, Texas.

NY Fed Policy Change Could Squash Stablecoin Issuer Circle’s Hope for Fed Access

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2023. Apr. 26. 00:10

NY Fed Policy Change Could Squash Stablecoin Issuer Circle’s Hope for Fed Access Funds structured as stablecoin issuer Circle’s Blackrock-managed USDC reserve fund “generally will be deemed ineligible” for the New York Federal Reserve’s reverse repurchase program under the new rules.

Bitcoin Regains $28K Amid Mildly Encouraging Tech Earnings, Liquidation of Short Positions

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2023. Apr. 25. 21:55

Bitcoin Regains $28K Amid Mildly Encouraging Tech Earnings, Liquidation of Short Positions BTC climbed Tuesday afternoon as Google and Microsoft's first-quarter earnings surpassed expectations. Both equities and Treasury yields were down on Tuesday, however.

FTX's LedgerX Derivatives Exchange Sold to Miami International Holdings in Bankruptcy Auction

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2023. Apr. 25. 20:35

FTX's LedgerX Derivatives Exchange Sold to Miami International Holdings in Bankruptcy Auction FTX.US last purchased Ledger Holdings, the parent company of LedgerX, for $298 million in October 2021, according to audited financial documents viewed by CoinDesk.

Former Signature Bank Crypto Payments Chief, 4 of His Team Join Fortress Trust

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2023. Apr. 25. 19:09

Former Signature Bank Crypto Payments Chief, 4 of His Team Join Fortress Trust Joseph Seibert, formerly head of its digital assets at Signature Bank, has brought over part of his risk and compliance team and a blockchain payments specialist.

Alejandro Navia: Building the Future of Tokenized Media

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2023. Apr. 25. 19:09

Alejandro Navia: Building the Future of Tokenized Media The co-founder and president of news site nft now, a speaker at this year’s Consensus, discusses why Web3 has a mental health problem and the future of tokenized media.

Voyager Says Binance.US Sent Letter Terminating $1B Asset Buy Deal

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2023. Apr. 25. 18:10

Voyager Says Binance.US Sent Letter Terminating $1B Asset Buy Deal The crypto lender said it will return value to customers via direct distribution.

Voyager Digital Says Binance.US Sent Letter Terminating $1B Asset Buy Deal

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2023. Apr. 25. 18:10

Voyager Digital Says Binance.US Sent Letter Terminating $1B Asset Buy Deal The crypto lender said it will return value to customers via direct distribution.

Celo Joins Chainlink Program Giving Developers Access to Data Feeds

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2023. Apr. 25. 16:00

Celo Joins Chainlink Program Giving Developers Access to Data Feeds More than 90 Celo community members voted in favor of joining the Chainlink Scale program and only three voted against.

Unpacking Policy Issues at Consensus 2023

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2023. Apr. 25. 15:50

Unpacking Policy Issues at Consensus 2023 We’ll hear discussions ranging from global regulatory policy around crypto to how industry and lawmakers alike are approaching the question of privacy and privacy tool usage in crypto at CoinDesk's Consensus 2023 conference.

Europe ‘Ahead of the Game’ in Web3 After MiCA Law, U.S. House Finance Chair Says

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2023. Apr. 25. 15:00

Europe ‘Ahead of the Game’ in Web3 After MiCA Law, U.S. House Finance Chair Says Patrick McHenry is seeking to push his own stablecoin bill through Congress but faces Democrat skepticism

S&P Global, Coinbase Back $6M Fundraise for Crypto Firm Credora

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2023. Apr. 25. 14:55

S&P Global, Coinbase Back $6M Fundraise for Crypto Firm Credora The startup provides technological infrastructure for institutional credit across centralized and decentralized finance.

Algorand Foundation Among Creditors Opposing Restructuring of Troubled Crypto Exchange Hodlnaut

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2023. Apr. 25. 14:53

Algorand Foundation Among Creditors Opposing Restructuring of Troubled Crypto Exchange Hodlnaut Several of the largest creditors of troubled Singaporean crypto exchange Holdnaut have indicated that the want the company to be placed in liquidation as opposed to a restructuring, according to an announcement.

Embattled Crypto Mining and Wallet Firm Poolin Moved $150M in Bitcoin

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2023. Apr. 25. 14:49

Embattled Crypto Mining and Wallet Firm Poolin Moved $150M in Bitcoin The firm issued IOU tokens to its users after it froze withdrawals in September.

Crypto Mining and Wallet Firm Poolin May Have Moved $150M in Bitcoin. CEO Disputes Data

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2023. Apr. 25. 14:49

Crypto Mining and Wallet Firm Poolin May Have Moved $150M in Bitcoin. CEO Disputes Data The firm issued IOU tokens to its users after it froze withdrawals in September.

A Crypto Mining Firm AntPool Moved $150M in Bitcoin, CryptoQuant Says

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2023. Apr. 25. 14:49

A Crypto Mining Firm AntPool Moved $150M in Bitcoin, CryptoQuant Says The price of bitcoin dropped by 3% on the day the $150 million was moved out of the miner's wallet.

A Crypto Mining Firm May Have Moved $150M in Bitcoin, CryptoQuant Says

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2023. Apr. 25. 14:49

A Crypto Mining Firm May Have Moved $150M in Bitcoin, CryptoQuant Says The price of bitcoin dropped by 3% on the day the $150 million was moved out of the miner's wallet.

Google Cloud to Help Web3 Builders Fast-Track Their Startups

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2023. Apr. 25. 14:00

Google Cloud to Help Web3 Builders Fast-Track Their Startups The initiative will come with technical and monetary support for early-stage Web3 developers.

Introducing CoinDesk’s ‘Consensus at Consensus’ Project

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2023. Apr. 25. 13:59

Introducing CoinDesk’s ‘Consensus at Consensus’ Project Intimate group discussions at Consensus 2023 will seek solutions to the crypto industry’s thorniest challenges.

DeFi Protocol DFlow Raises $5.5M to Bring Payment For Order Flow to Crypto

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2023. Apr. 25. 13:07

DeFi Protocol DFlow Raises $5.5M to Bring Payment For Order Flow to Crypto Decentralized Finance protocol DFlow would bring a controversial practice in the equities market into the world of decentralized finance.

Alchemy’s Venture Arm Wants to Align With 'Web3 Missionaries, Not Mercenaries’

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2023. Apr. 25. 12:59

Alchemy’s Venture Arm Wants to Align With 'Web3 Missionaries, Not Mercenaries’ The investment arm of the Web3 infrastructure giant, last valued at $10 billion, continues to find new ways to back early-stage founders.

Genesis Files for Mediator Assistance Over Amount of DCG Contribution to Reorganization

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2023. Apr. 25. 12:55

Genesis Files for Mediator Assistance Over Amount of DCG Contribution to Reorganization The move by Genesis creditors comes months after they had appeared to reach an initial agreement with Genesis-owner DCG.

First Mover Americas: Coinbase Seeks Clear Answers From SEC

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2023. Apr. 25. 12:08

First Mover Americas: Coinbase Seeks Clear Answers From SEC The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for April 25, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Bitcoin-Tether Pair Is Most Liquid on Binance Even as TUSD Pair Sees Higher Volumes

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2023. Apr. 25. 12:05

Bitcoin-Tether Pair Is Most Liquid on Binance Even as TUSD Pair Sees Higher Volumes Trading volumes in the BTC/TUSD pair have surged over the past four weeks after the crypto exchange introduced zero trading fees for it.

Bitcoin-Tether Pair Is Most Liquid on Binance Even as TUSD Pair Sees Higher Volume

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2023. Apr. 25. 12:05

Bitcoin-Tether Pair Is Most Liquid on Binance Even as TUSD Pair Sees Higher Volume Trading volumes in the BTC/TUSD pair have surged over the past four weeks after the crypto exchange introduced zero trading fees for it.

Web3 Entertainment Studio Toonstar to Release NFT-Backed TV Series ‘Space Junk’

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2023. Apr. 25. 12:00

Web3 Entertainment Studio Toonstar to Release NFT-Backed TV Series ‘Space Junk’ The animated show about trash collectors in space was written by “Workaholics” producer Dominic Russo and stars "Napoleon Dynamite" actor Jon Heder.

Terra Co-Founder Daniel Shin Indicted in South Korea: Bloomberg

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2023. Apr. 25. 11:33

Terra Co-Founder Daniel Shin Indicted in South Korea: Bloomberg Shin was indicted with nine others as prosecutors froze $185 million in assets.

Bitcoin Whales Spook Crypto Twitter With Sudden Wallet Movements

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2023. Apr. 25. 09:44

Bitcoin Whales Spook Crypto Twitter With Sudden Wallet Movements At least four wallets from bitcoin’s early days have seen signs of activity in the past few days.

Pepe Coin’s Top Bull Also Has Millions in Shiba Inu, but Holdings Suggest Risk for Traders

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2023. Apr. 25. 08:53

Pepe Coin’s Top Bull Also Has Millions in Shiba Inu, but Holdings Suggest Risk for Traders Millions worth of pepe tokens are held by a small number of wallets, with one such wallet seemingly a memecoin bull.

Gibraltar Court Orders Crypto Wallet Freezes as Investigators Probe Failed Trader Globix: FT

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2023. Apr. 25. 08:06

Gibraltar Court Orders Crypto Wallet Freezes as Investigators Probe Failed Trader Globix: FT A Gibraltar court has ordered Binance, Crypto.com, Bitstamp and Kraken to freeze wallets or identify owners linked to the collapsed crypto trader.

Bitcoin's 50-Day Moving Average in Focus for Crypto Analysts After 11% Price Pullback

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2023. Apr. 25. 07:42

Bitcoin's 50-Day Moving Average in Focus for Crypto Analysts After 11% Price Pullback A break below the average would call into question the bull market's strength, one analyst said.

First Mover Asia: Crypto Flat as Markets Await Tech Earnings

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2023. Apr. 25. 01:18

First Mover Asia: Crypto Flat as Markets Await Tech Earnings ALSO: Although Do Kwon is in a lot of trouble, his lawyers have raised a legitimate issue about crypto regulation in the U.S, and the SEC’s quest for unlimited jurisdiction over the asset class.

Coinbase Asks U.S. Court to Force SEC Response to 2022 Rulemaking Petition

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2023. Apr. 25. 00:00

Coinbase Asks U.S. Court to Force SEC Response to 2022 Rulemaking Petition The filing is a preemptive move by the crypto exchange to argue that the SEC's approach doesn't provide sufficient regulatory guidance for U.S. crypto firms.

Decentralized Exchange GMX Connects to Chainlink's Low-Latency Oracles Following Community Vote

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2023. Apr. 25. 00:00

Decentralized Exchange GMX Connects to Chainlink's Low-Latency Oracles Following Community Vote Arbitrum-based decentralized exchange GMX will connect its platform to Chainlink's low-latency pricing oracles following a unanimous governance vote.

Ethereum Shanghai Upgrade Brings Record Inflow of 572k ETH Staked in a Week

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2023. Apr. 24. 23:50

Ethereum Shanghai Upgrade Brings Record Inflow of 572k ETH Staked in a Week The influx into ETH staking was mainly driven by deposits from institutional staking platforms and reinvesting rewards, crypto analysts said.

As Twitter Ends Legacy Blue Checks, Bluesky Emerges as Decentralized Alternative

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2023. Apr. 24. 22:29

As Twitter Ends Legacy Blue Checks, Bluesky Emerges as Decentralized Alternative Twitter, a social network that once connected journalists, trusted public figures and Web3 natives, dropped its legacy verification program last week, leading some users to seek decentralized alternatives.

Twitter Ends Legacy Blue Checks and Bluesky Emerges as a Decentralized Alternative

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2023. Apr. 24. 22:29

Twitter Ends Legacy Blue Checks and Bluesky Emerges as a Decentralized Alternative Twitter, a social network that once connected journalists, trusted public figures and Web3 natives, dropped its legacy verification program last week, leading some users to seek decentralized alternatives.

Ethereum Layer 2 Networks’ Total Value Locked Hovers at Near-Record High, Data Shows

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2023. Apr. 24. 21:31

Ethereum Layer 2 Networks’ Total Value Locked Hovers at Near-Record High, Data Shows TVL soared past $10 billion on the Ethereum blockchain earlier this month before dipping as crypto prices swooned. Arbitrum dominates the layer 2 scaling landscape by market share.

Crypto Exchange Binance Is Back in Russia, Lifts Restrictions on Russian Users: Report

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2023. Apr. 24. 21:10

Crypto Exchange Binance Is Back in Russia, Lifts Restrictions on Russian Users: Report Users in Russia report they once again can use locally issued Mastercard and Visa cards to deposit money on the crypto exchange more than a year following a wartime prohibition on such transactions.

House Republicans Make Case on Stablecoin Bill After Democrats Called for Do-Over

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2023. Apr. 24. 20:00

House Republicans Make Case on Stablecoin Bill After Democrats Called for Do-Over Republicans on the House Financial Services Committee are taking another swing at stablecoin legislation with a discussion draft revealed Monday afternoon, which may mark a new starting point for negotiations with Democrats.

Bitcoin Drops to $27.3K, Ether Edges Toward $1.8K Amid Investors' Interest Rate Concerns

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2023. Apr. 24. 19:33

Bitcoin Drops to $27.3K, Ether Edges Toward $1.8K Amid Investors' Interest Rate Concerns BTC’s recent price drop can be interpreted as “a period of consolidation and a healthy correction after an explosive move upwards past $30,000 over the last several months,” one analyst says.

What to Expect at Consensus 2023

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2023. Apr. 24. 18:38

What to Expect at Consensus 2023 From Solana Phones to the future of U.S. crypto policy, here’s what to look out for at crypto’s Big Tent event – Consensus.

Polygon, Cardano and Solana NFT Sales Rise as Ethereum NFT Sales Slump

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2023. Apr. 24. 18:17

Polygon, Cardano and Solana NFT Sales Rise as Ethereum NFT Sales Slump While Ethereum remains by far the most popular blockchain for minting NFTs, Polygon, Cardano and Solana have all seen small bumps in sales volume in recent weeks.

Lawmakers Could Still Nix Digital Euro, ECB’s Panetta Says

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2023. Apr. 24. 16:01

Lawmakers Could Still Nix Digital Euro, ECB’s Panetta Says The ECB wants the CBDC to be universally accepted, and usable by those without bank accounts, the central banker said

U.S. Sanctions 3 North Koreans for Supporting Hacking Group Known for Crypto Thefts

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2023. Apr. 24. 14:33

U.S. Sanctions 3 North Koreans for Supporting Hacking Group Known for Crypto Thefts The U.S. Treasury Department's sanctions watchdog banned three North Korean individuals for supporting the Lazarus Group, a North Korean hacking team known for crypto thefts.

Bitcoin Price May Hit $100K by Year End, Standard Chartered Bank Says

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2023. Apr. 24. 14:32

Bitcoin Price May Hit $100K by Year End, Standard Chartered Bank Says The report noted that the crypto winter is finally over and bitcoin halving is set to be a positive catalyst for the price.

DeFi Protocol Thetanuts Finance Raises $17M for Expansion, New Partnerships

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2023. Apr. 24. 13:00

DeFi Protocol Thetanuts Finance Raises $17M for Expansion, New Partnerships The startup offers multi-chain structured financial products with plans for a buy-side altcoin options market.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Starts Work Week in the Red

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2023. Apr. 24. 12:14

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Starts Work Week in the Red The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for April 24, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Terra's Do Kwon Wants SEC Charges Dismissed, Court Filings Show

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2023. Apr. 24. 10:59

Terra's Do Kwon Wants SEC Charges Dismissed, Court Filings Show The SEC cannot regulate digital assets involved in the case as the UST stablecoin is a currency, not a security, lawyers for the disgraced crypto executive said.

Zimbabwe to Introduce Gold-Backed Digital Currency: Report

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2023. Apr. 24. 09:23

Zimbabwe to Introduce Gold-Backed Digital Currency: Report The country's central bank wants people to be able to exchange Zimbabwe dollars for the gold-backed token so they can hedge against the currency's volatility.

Bitcoin Posts Biggest Weekly Loss in Five Months as Dollar Liquidity Declines, Debt Ceiling Fears Return

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2023. Apr. 24. 08:26

Bitcoin Posts Biggest Weekly Loss in Five Months as Dollar Liquidity Declines, Debt Ceiling Fears Return The cost of insuring against a potential U.S. government default in the next 12 months soared to record highs last week.

Bitcoin Posts Biggest Weekly Loss in 5 Months as Dollar Liquidity Declines, Debt Ceiling Fears Return

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2023. Apr. 24. 08:26

Bitcoin Posts Biggest Weekly Loss in 5 Months as Dollar Liquidity Declines, Debt Ceiling Fears Return The cost of insuring against a potential U.S. government default in the next 12 months soared to record highs last week.

French Regulator Floats 'Fast-Track' Registration for Incumbents as MiCA Rules Bed in

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2023. Apr. 24. 08:16

French Regulator Floats 'Fast-Track' Registration for Incumbents as MiCA Rules Bed in EU countries are making the transition to a tough new crypto regime set by Brussels.

French Regulator Floats 'Fast-Track' Registration for Incumbents After MiCA's Passage

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2023. Apr. 24. 08:16

French Regulator Floats 'Fast-Track' Registration for Incumbents After MiCA's Passage EU countries are making the transition to a tough new crypto regime set by Brussels.

Wrapped Bitcoin Token Goes Live on Cardano Testnet

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2023. Apr. 24. 08:14

Wrapped Bitcoin Token Goes Live on Cardano Testnet The anetaBTC project aims to attract bitcoin liquidity to the Cardano ecosystem.

Declining Bitcoin-Ether Correlation Could Impact Crypto Investors’ Hedging Strategies: Coinbase

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2023. Apr. 24. 07:38

Declining Bitcoin-Ether Correlation Could Impact Crypto Investors’ Hedging Strategies: Coinbase From a fundamental perspective the weaker correlation supports diversification arguments in favor of holding both BTC and ETH, the report said.

Declining Bitcoin-Ether Correlation Could Affect Crypto Investors’ Hedging Strategies: Coinbase

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2023. Apr. 24. 07:38

Declining Bitcoin-Ether Correlation Could Affect Crypto Investors’ Hedging Strategies: Coinbase From a fundamental perspective the weaker correlation supports diversification arguments in favor of holding both BTC and ETH, the report said.

Crypto’s Path to Wall Street Could Get Easier With New Plumbing

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2023. Apr. 24. 06:30

Crypto’s Path to Wall Street Could Get Easier With New Plumbing The FIX Protocol has added support for the Digital Token Identifier (DTI) to simplify and standardize communication for trading digital assets.

Crypto’s Path to Wall Street Could Get Easier With New 'Plumbing'

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2023. Apr. 24. 06:30

Crypto’s Path to Wall Street Could Get Easier With New 'Plumbing' The FIX Protocol has added support for the Digital Token Identifier (DTI) to simplify and standardize communication for trading digital assets.

First Mover Asia: What's Next After Bitcoin's Retreat

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2023. Apr. 24. 02:22

First Mover Asia: What's Next After Bitcoin's Retreat ALSO: CoinDesk columnist David Morris writes that Taylor Swift's avoided the embarrassment of striking a business deal with embattled crypto exchange FTX by reportedly asking the type of common-sense questions that should be part of any business negotiation.

Judge Rules Bored Ape Yacht Club Ripoff NFTs Violated Yuga Copyright

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2023. Apr. 22. 16:42

Judge Rules Bored Ape Yacht Club Ripoff NFTs Violated Yuga Copyright Use of BAYC trademarks by Ripps’ RR/BAYC was intended to confuse consumers, a U.S. judge in California has ruled

Judge Rules Bored Ape Yacht Club Ripoff NFTs Violated Yuga Trademarks

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2023. Apr. 22. 16:42

Judge Rules Bored Ape Yacht Club Ripoff NFTs Violated Yuga Trademarks Use of BAYC trademarks by Ripps’ RR/BAYC was intended to confuse consumers, a U.S. judge in California has ruled

Gemini to Open a Crypto Derivatives Platform Outside the U.S.

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2023. Apr. 21. 23:13

Gemini to Open a Crypto Derivatives Platform Outside the U.S. Gemini Foundation's first product will be a perpetual bitcoin (BTC) contract, the company said late Friday.

Ether Erases All Gains From Shanghai Rally as Bitcoin, Crypto Prices Fall

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2023. Apr. 21. 21:27

Ether Erases All Gains From Shanghai Rally as Bitcoin, Crypto Prices Fall The second largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization has dropped to its lowest since April 9, CoinDesk data shows.

Ether Erases All Gains From Shanghai Rally as Bitcoin, Other Crypto Prices Also Fall

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2023. Apr. 21. 21:27

Ether Erases All Gains From Shanghai Rally as Bitcoin, Other Crypto Prices Also Fall The second largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization has dropped to its lowest since April 9, CoinDesk data shows.

Decentralized Media Is Breaking Barriers in a Web2 World

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2023. Apr. 21. 20:53

Decentralized Media Is Breaking Barriers in a Web2 World “The blockchain is simply a tool to re-architect the relationship between the subscriber and the publication,” said Daisy Alioto, founder of Web3 media outlet Dirt.

Consensus Pitchfest 2023: Finance for the Unbanked

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2023. Apr. 21. 20:14

Consensus Pitchfest 2023: Finance for the Unbanked The Consensus Pitchfest 2023 gives a platform to firms that are leading game-changing innovations in crypto, creating more space for financial inclusion and empowerment globally.

Ava Labs CEO Calls for Crypto Regulators Who Can Read and Audit Code

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2023. Apr. 21. 20:09

Ava Labs CEO Calls for Crypto Regulators Who Can Read and Audit Code Emin Gun Sirer, who also weighed in on zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs), was addressing the annual Cornell Blockchain conference on New York City’s Roosevelt Island.

Ethereum’s Shanghai Upgrade Spurs Institutional Investment Into Staking

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2023. Apr. 21. 20:08

Ethereum’s Shanghai Upgrade Spurs Institutional Investment Into Staking Largest staking platforms for institutional investors recorded three times more new deposits than last month, early data shows.

Aptos Introduces Delegated Staking to Increase Participation in Staking on Network

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2023. Apr. 21. 19:40

Aptos Introduces Delegated Staking to Increase Participation in Staking on Network The new feature will allow users to reap staking rewards without requiring them to serve as validators for the blockchain’s transactions.

The Most Intense Consensus Ever Seeks Everyone’s Voice

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2023. Apr. 21. 18:56

The Most Intense Consensus Ever Seeks Everyone’s Voice This year’s CoinDesk Consensus event, which will bring key policy and technical debates to the forefront, is especially important. While the withdrawal of a handful of previously agreed-upon speaking assignments undermines full representation on both sides of the issues, non-U.S. jurisdiction involvement will make 2023's Consensus one to remember.

DRW Denies Investing in OPNX, Distancing Itself From 3AC Founders’ Bankruptcy Claims Exchange

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2023. Apr. 21. 17:16

DRW Denies Investing in OPNX, Distancing Itself From 3AC Founders’ Bankruptcy Claims Exchange OPNX had included DRW in list of "major investors" in a tweet earlier Friday.

DRW, Nascent Deny Investing in OPNX, Distancing From 3AC Founders' Bankruptcy Claims Exchange

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2023. Apr. 21. 17:16

DRW, Nascent Deny Investing in OPNX, Distancing From 3AC Founders' Bankruptcy Claims Exchange OPNX had included DRW and Nascent in list of "major investors" in a tweet earlier Friday.

Major Crypto Firms Deny Investing in OPNX, Distancing From 3AC Founders' Claims About Their Exchange's Backing

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2023. Apr. 21. 17:16

Major Crypto Firms Deny Investing in OPNX, Distancing From 3AC Founders' Claims About Their Exchange's Backing OPNX had included DRW and Nascent in list of "major investors" in a tweet earlier Friday.

Major Crypto Firms Deny Three Arrows Founders' Claim They Invested in New Exchange

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2023. Apr. 21. 17:16

Major Crypto Firms Deny Three Arrows Founders' Claim They Invested in New Exchange OPNX had included DRW and Nascent in list of "major investors" in a tweet earlier Friday.

Major Crypto Firms Deny Investment in Three Arrows Founders' New Exchange

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2023. Apr. 21. 17:16

Major Crypto Firms Deny Investment in Three Arrows Founders' New Exchange OPNX had included DRW and Nascent in list of "major investors" in a tweet earlier Friday.

What Taylor Swift Can Teach You About Investing

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2023. Apr. 21. 16:27

What Taylor Swift Can Teach You About Investing The megastar reportedly dodged a catastrophic deal with FTX by asking one simple question.

Traders Are Tired of Trump NFTs

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2023. Apr. 21. 16:05

Traders Are Tired of Trump NFTs The former U.S. president’s second collection isn’t as successful as his first drop was, while Sotheby’s plans to sell an impressive NFT collection seized from Three Arrows Capital.

Solana’s Annual Carbon Footprint Equals 8 Flights from London to New York

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2023. Apr. 21. 16:00

Solana’s Annual Carbon Footprint Equals 8 Flights from London to New York The real-time dashboard, produced by the Solana Foundation, shows how much carbon the smart contracts platform is emitting.

Susquehanna, DRW Are Among Backers of Bankruptcy Claims Exchange OPNX, the Firm Tweets

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2023. Apr. 21. 15:35

Susquehanna, DRW Are Among Backers of Bankruptcy Claims Exchange OPNX, the Firm Tweets Other investors include U.S. options exchange MIAX Group and Saudi digital asset fund Tuwaiq, OPNX said Friday.

With MiCA Past the Finish Line, UK's Crypto Industry Calls for Rules of Its Own

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2023. Apr. 21. 15:17

With MiCA Past the Finish Line, UK's Crypto Industry Calls for Rules of Its Own The finalization of the landmark law puts “significant pressure” on the U.K. to deliver its own crypto rules, one industry group said.

Marvel Studios Founder David Maisel Launches Ekos Genesis Art Collection

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2023. Apr. 21. 14:00

Marvel Studios Founder David Maisel Launches Ekos Genesis Art Collection David Maisel, who pioneered the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is spearheading a new digital art collection from Mythos Studios, featuring artwork by noted comic book artist Michael Turner.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Falls to $28K

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2023. Apr. 21. 12:24

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Falls to $28K The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for April 21, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Will Stay Away From Crypto Investments After $95M FTX Write-Off: FT

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2023. Apr. 21. 11:51

Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Will Stay Away From Crypto Investments After $95M FTX Write-Off: FT The $190 billion Canadian pension fund is "still working through what exactly happened there," according to its CEO.

Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Won't 'Rush' Into Crypto After FTX Write-Off: FT

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2023. Apr. 21. 11:51

Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Won't 'Rush' Into Crypto After FTX Write-Off: FT The $190 billion Canadian pension fund is "still working through what exactly happened there," according to its CEO.

Bitcoin's Dominance Rate Runs Into Familiar Resistance, Hints at 'Altcoin Season' Ahead

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2023. Apr. 21. 11:21

Bitcoin's Dominance Rate Runs Into Familiar Resistance, Hints at 'Altcoin Season' Ahead Bitcoin's dominance rate is again stuck at 48%, suggesting a potential for "altcoin boom" in weeks ahead.

EU Crypto Industry Applauds MiCA – But Looks to What’s Next

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2023. Apr. 21. 10:23

EU Crypto Industry Applauds MiCA – But Looks to What’s Next A Thursday vote sealed the deal on the long-awaited crypto law, but there’s still plenty of details to settle.

Abu Dhabi's Financial Free Zone Proposes Legal Framework for Decentralized Economy

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2023. Apr. 21. 09:47

Abu Dhabi's Financial Free Zone Proposes Legal Framework for Decentralized Economy The proposals target projects built on distributed ledger technology to provide clarity on governance structures and disclosures.

AXS Nurses Losses as Axie Infinity's $156M Token Unlock Looms

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2023. Apr. 21. 08:31

AXS Nurses Losses as Axie Infinity's $156M Token Unlock Looms Token unlocks are widely seen as bearish catalysts. However, the latest price drop probably stems from a wider market swoon.

Heavy Demand For Madlads NFT Breaks Internet, Delays Mint

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2023. Apr. 21. 02:43

Heavy Demand For Madlads NFT Breaks Internet, Delays Mint The Madlads NFT from Solana Duo Armani Ferrante and Tristan Yver will release on Friday after surging interest broke the NFT collection's rails.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Struggles as U.S. Regulators Fumble: Analyst

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2023. Apr. 21. 00:45

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Struggles as U.S. Regulators Fumble: Analyst ALSO: CoinDesk columnist Daniel Kuhn considers the European Parliament's passage of crypto rules, which come as U.S. regulatory agencies seem to be backtracking in their efforts to find an effective regulatory approach.

Bitcoin Tumbles Below $28K on Coinbase Before Rallying

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2023. Apr. 20. 22:27

Bitcoin Tumbles Below $28K on Coinbase Before Rallying BTC’s price dipped to the lowest level since April 9. Ether also dropped, albeit less severely.

Bitcoin Tumbles Below $28K on Coinbase

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2023. Apr. 20. 22:27

Bitcoin Tumbles Below $28K on Coinbase BTC’s price dipped to the lowest level since April 9. Ether also dropped, albeit less severely.

NFT Marketplaces Sales, Users Drop to Lows Not Seen Since 2021, Dune Data Shows

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2023. Apr. 20. 20:39

NFT Marketplaces Sales, Users Drop to Lows Not Seen Since 2021, Dune Data Shows According to multiple dashboards compiled by researchers on analytics platform Dune, OpenSea and Blur are experiencing notable losses in daily users and sales.

Crypto Lending Protocol MakerDAO Approves Transferring a Maximum of $500M in USDC to Coinbase Custody for 2.6% Yield

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2023. Apr. 20. 20:33

Crypto Lending Protocol MakerDAO Approves Transferring a Maximum of $500M in USDC to Coinbase Custody for 2.6% Yield The maneuver is part of MakerDAO’s earlier decision to move up to $1.6 billion of USDC stablecoins to Coinbase’s custody arm.

U.S. SEC Warns Advisers They Need to Know Crypto Before Recommending to Clients

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2023. Apr. 20. 19:00

U.S. SEC Warns Advisers They Need to Know Crypto Before Recommending to Clients The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is advising brokers and investment advisers that they need to use heightened scrutiny when it comes to making crypto recommendations to ensure the risky products are in the best interests of their clients, the agency said in a new bulletin.

Web3 Security Startup Shield Raises $2.1M in Pre-Seed Funding

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2023. Apr. 20. 17:00

Web3 Security Startup Shield Raises $2.1M in Pre-Seed Funding The company, a member of a16z’s Crypto Startup School, aims to create a security standard across Web3 projects through its API, Discord Bot and certification program.

Bitcoin's Move Below 20-DMA Possible Short-Term Bearish Signal, Analysts Say

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2023. Apr. 20. 16:43

Bitcoin's Move Below 20-DMA Possible Short-Term Bearish Signal, Analysts Say The world’s largest cryptocurrency by market value traded at a 10-day low and slipped below the 20-day moving average.

Crypto Exchange Coinbase Receives License to Operate in Bermuda

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2023. Apr. 20. 16:27

Crypto Exchange Coinbase Receives License to Operate in Bermuda Coinbase (COIN) has obtained a license to offer its services in Bermuda as part of its international expansion efforts, the firm announced in a blog post on Wednesday.

Terraform Labs Co-Founder Do Kwon Faces Montenegro Indictment: Bloomberg

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2023. Apr. 20. 15:52

Terraform Labs Co-Founder Do Kwon Faces Montenegro Indictment: Bloomberg Prosecutors have sought to extend the detention period for Kwon along with his chief financial officer Han Chang-joon

Metropolitan Commercial Bank Is Almost Done Exiting Crypto Business

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2023. Apr. 20. 15:43

Metropolitan Commercial Bank Is Almost Done Exiting Crypto Business Metropolitan Commercial Bank is close to done with its exit from the cryptocurrency market with only $278.5 million in crypto-related deposits left, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) from April 18.

Is Europe’s MiCA a Template for Global Crypto Regulation?

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2023. Apr. 20. 15:10

Is Europe’s MiCA a Template for Global Crypto Regulation? Formally enacted today, the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation is the most comprehensive framework of its kind. How will it influence how non-EU states regulate digital assets?

CFTC Adviser Chris Perkins Says U.S. Risks Falling Behind in Crypto

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2023. Apr. 20. 15:00

CFTC Adviser Chris Perkins Says U.S. Risks Falling Behind in Crypto Perkins, who is president of crypto VC CoinFund, published a set of 10 regulatory principles that form the basis of his advocacy role with the CFTC.

1inch, Aggregator of Decentralized Crypto Exchanges, to Launch on Ethereum Rollup zkSync Era

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2023. Apr. 20. 14:00

1inch, Aggregator of Decentralized Crypto Exchanges, to Launch on Ethereum Rollup zkSync Era The decentralized-exchange (DEX) aggregator, which nabbed $175 million in a 2021 series B funding round, is one of the biggest protocols yet to launch on a zero-knowledge EVM (zkEVM).

CoinFund Leads $8M Round for Decentralized Database Firm Tableland

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2023. Apr. 20. 14:00

CoinFund Leads $8M Round for Decentralized Database Firm Tableland The fundraise comes ahead of the network’s mainnet launch early next year.

Decentralized Exchange Bancor Starts On-Chain Trading Platform Carbon

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2023. Apr. 20. 13:00

Decentralized Exchange Bancor Starts On-Chain Trading Platform Carbon The platform allows users to create a single concentrated liquidity position that buys and sells in specific price ranges.

DeFi-Focused Layer 1 Berachain Raises $42M Series A at $420.69M Valuation

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2023. Apr. 20. 13:00

DeFi-Focused Layer 1 Berachain Raises $42M Series A at $420.69M Valuation The round was led by Polychain Capital and included participation from venture capital firms Hack VC, dao5, Tribe Capital, Shima Capital and Robot Ventures.

Crypto Trading Firm Wintermute Plugs Into CoinRoutes Smart-Order Routing System

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2023. Apr. 20. 13:00

Crypto Trading Firm Wintermute Plugs Into CoinRoutes Smart-Order Routing System CoinRoutes won a patent in February for a “cryptocurrency smart-order router” designed to help trading firms reduce the costs of storing large reams of historical data.

Ethereum Name Service to Work With MoonPay to Build Fiat On-Ramp

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2023. Apr. 20. 13:00

Ethereum Name Service to Work With MoonPay to Build Fiat On-Ramp The partnership will create the ability for people to purchase .eth domain names with fiat currency for the first time.

Staking Provider P2P.org Raises $23M From Big-Name Investors to Drive Institutional Offering

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2023. Apr. 20. 13:00

Staking Provider P2P.org Raises $23M From Big-Name Investors to Drive Institutional Offering The investment comes from Web3 investor Jump Crypto, crypto exchange Bybit and digital asset bank Sygnum.

Advisors: Here’s What the Dot Com Bubble Can Teach Us About Crypto Investing

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2023. Apr. 20. 12:45

Advisors: Here’s What the Dot Com Bubble Can Teach Us About Crypto Investing Investors in the crypto markets may be prone to irrational thinking when bullishness sets in, but advisors can offer a balanced and rational investment strategy that counters the hype.

Advisors: Here’s What the Dot-Com Bubble Can Teach Us About Crypto Investing

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2023. Apr. 20. 12:45

Advisors: Here’s What the Dot-Com Bubble Can Teach Us About Crypto Investing Investors in the crypto markets may be prone to irrational thinking when bullishness sets in, but advisors can offer a balanced and rational investment strategy that counters the hype.

History Repeats: Applying What We Know About Tech Stocks to a New Market

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2023. Apr. 20. 12:45

History Repeats: Applying What We Know About Tech Stocks to a New Market Advisors can offer a balanced and rational investment strategy that counters the hype when bullishness sets in, Onramp Invest CEO Eric Ervin writes.

Blockchain Infrastructure Provider 0x Rolls Out New Suite of APIs

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2023. Apr. 20. 12:40

Blockchain Infrastructure Provider 0x Rolls Out New Suite of APIs 0x announced that its new platform is aimed at providing developers the tools to build financial products on crypto rails.

Blockchain Infrastructure Provider 0x Labs Rolls Out New Line of APIs

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2023. Apr. 20. 12:40

Blockchain Infrastructure Provider 0x Labs Rolls Out New Line of APIs 0x announced that its new platform is aimed at providing developers the tools to build financial products on crypto rails.

Blockchain Infrastructure Provider 0x Rolls Out New Line of APIs

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2023. Apr. 20. 12:40

Blockchain Infrastructure Provider 0x Rolls Out New Line of APIs 0x announced that its new platform is aimed at providing developers the tools to build financial products on crypto rails.

First Mover Americas: Landmark Crypto Laws Pass in Europe

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2023. Apr. 20. 12:31

First Mover Americas: Landmark Crypto Laws Pass in Europe The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for April 20, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Credit Agency Giant TransUnion Starts Delivering Credit Scores for Crypto Lending

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2023. Apr. 20. 12:00

Credit Agency Giant TransUnion Starts Delivering Credit Scores for Crypto Lending TransUnion, one of the largest credit agencies in the U.S., will provide off-chain credit scores for blockchain-based loan applications in a way that maintains the privacy of consumers.

Credit Agency Giant TransUnion Will Deliver Credit Scores for Crypto Lending

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2023. Apr. 20. 12:00

Credit Agency Giant TransUnion Will Deliver Credit Scores for Crypto Lending TransUnion, one of the largest credit agencies in the U.S., will provide off-chain credit scores for blockchain-based loan applications in a way that maintains the privacy of consumers.

Imagining the Future AI and Web3 Can Build

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2023. Apr. 20. 11:30

Imagining the Future AI and Web3 Can Build How AI and Web3 will form the next iteration of the internet, Sandy Carter writes.

Tornado Cash Developer Pertsev Can Be Freed Pending Trial, Dutch Court Rules

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2023. Apr. 20. 11:09

Tornado Cash Developer Pertsev Can Be Freed Pending Trial, Dutch Court Rules Pertsev has been in a Dutch jail since August after U.S. authorities sanctioned the privacy protocol

EU Parliament Approves Crypto Licensing, Funds Transfer Rules

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2023. Apr. 20. 10:33

EU Parliament Approves Crypto Licensing, Funds Transfer Rules The vote clears the way for landmark MiCA regulation to take effect in 2024.

Collapsed Turkish Crypto Exchange Thodex's CEO Faruk Özer Extradited, Arrested in Istanbul: Report

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2023. Apr. 20. 09:49

Collapsed Turkish Crypto Exchange Thodex's CEO Faruk Özer Extradited, Arrested in Istanbul: Report Faruk Fatih Özer, the founder of Thodex, one of Turkey's largest crypto exchanges, facing charges of fraud and running a criminal organization, has been extradited to Turkey and was detained by police upon arrival in Istanbul.

U.S. Government Allows the Bulk of Voyager-Binance.US Deal to Proceed

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2023. Apr. 20. 09:09

U.S. Government Allows the Bulk of Voyager-Binance.US Deal to Proceed A new court filing suggests non-contentious elements of the $1 billion deal could go ahead even before an appeal is heard.

Societe Generale's Crypto Division Introduces Euro Stablecoin on Ethereum

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2023. Apr. 20. 09:06

Societe Generale's Crypto Division Introduces Euro Stablecoin on Ethereum EURCV will be offered to institutional clients as a means of bridging the gap between traditional capital markets and digital assets.

Total Value on Liquid Staking Platform Agility Soars to $467M Following Ethereum Shapella

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2023. Apr. 20. 08:22

Total Value on Liquid Staking Platform Agility Soars to $467M Following Ethereum Shapella Despite Agility’s total valued locked increasing more than 643% to $467 million in the past seven days, CoinGecko and CoinMarketCap have expressed cautionary warnings about AGI developers having the ability to mint new tokens.

Total Value on Liquid Staking Platform Agility Soars to $467M Following Ethereum Shapella Fork

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2023. Apr. 20. 08:22

Total Value on Liquid Staking Platform Agility Soars to $467M Following Ethereum Shapella Fork Despite Agility’s total valued locked increasing more than 643% to $467 million in the past seven days, CoinGecko and CoinMarketCap have expressed cautionary warnings about AGI developers having the ability to mint new tokens.

Polymesh Wins Binance as Node Operator on Its Layer-1 Blockchain

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2023. Apr. 20. 07:00

Polymesh Wins Binance as Node Operator on Its Layer-1 Blockchain The exchange will let POLYX holders stake that token on Binance by the end of this week.

Polymesh Wins Binance as Node Operator on Its Layer 1 Blockchain

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2023. Apr. 20. 07:00

Polymesh Wins Binance as Node Operator on Its Layer 1 Blockchain The exchange will let POLYX holders stake that token on Binance by the end of this week.

Crypto Options Exchange Deribit Adding Zero-Fee Spot Trading

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2023. Apr. 20. 01:00

Crypto Options Exchange Deribit Adding Zero-Fee Spot Trading The availability of the spot market means traders no longer have to go elsewhere to exchange major cryptocurrencies and can set up multi-leg complex strategies at one place.

First Mover Asia: We’re Still Missing Good Web3 Games; Bitcoin Swoons Below $29K

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2023. Apr. 20. 00:53

First Mover Asia: We’re Still Missing Good Web3 Games; Bitcoin Swoons Below $29K The TradGaming world has tentpole franchises that have drawn large audiences, but Web3 games have yet to connect meaningfully with gaming enthusiasts.

Trezor Model T Gets Bitcoin Privacy Upgrade With New CoinJoin Feature

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2023. Apr. 19. 22:25

Trezor Model T Gets Bitcoin Privacy Upgrade With New CoinJoin Feature CoinJoin increases privacy by combining multiple bitcoin payments from multiple spenders to produce a single transaction whose history and ownership are obfuscated.

Tesla Made No Changes to Bitcoin Holdings in First Quarter

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2023. Apr. 19. 20:13

Tesla Made No Changes to Bitcoin Holdings in First Quarter The company booked a gain of $XX million on its bitcoin holdings.

Crypto Lender Maple Finance Opens U.S. Treasury Bill Pool for Cash Management

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2023. Apr. 19. 20:05

Crypto Lender Maple Finance Opens U.S. Treasury Bill Pool for Cash Management Maple’s new lending pool offers accredited investors, crypto firms and DAO treasuries a way to earn yield on their idle stablecoin holdings by investing in one-month U.S. Treasury bills.

Bitcoin Hovers Near $29.3K After Binance Sell Order, UK Inflation Data

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2023. Apr. 19. 19:56

Bitcoin Hovers Near $29.3K After Binance Sell Order, UK Inflation Data BTC fell as low as $29,045 earlier Wednesday. ETH dropped below $2,000 for the first time in almost a week.

Starbucks Odyssey Brews Smoother Second Serving of NFTs With 'First Store' Collection

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2023. Apr. 19. 19:46

Starbucks Odyssey Brews Smoother Second Serving of NFTs With 'First Store' Collection Members of Starbucks Odyssey who had two unique stamps (NFTs) in their wallet were able to access a pre-sale before it opened to the rest of the beta group.

Blockchain Meets Bonds: How Crypto Can Solve Long-Standing Issues in Capital Markets

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2023. Apr. 19. 19:44

Blockchain Meets Bonds: How Crypto Can Solve Long-Standing Issues in Capital Markets The future of debt instruments is being built today, Arca’s Anthony Bufinsky writes.

Trump’s Second NFT Collection Sells Out While Prices On First Collection Plunge

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2023. Apr. 19. 19:10

Trump’s Second NFT Collection Sells Out While Prices On First Collection Plunge The former president released his second series of Trump Trading Cards on Tuesday, though it appears that the hype surrounding his Web3 debut is cooling off.

Sotheby's Auctioning Off Rare NFTs From 3AC's Seized Collection

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2023. Apr. 19. 18:54

Sotheby's Auctioning Off Rare NFTs From 3AC's Seized Collection The auction house said that 3AC's Grails collection includes "some of the most significant digital artworks ever assembled."

Sotheby's Auctioning Rare NFTs From 3AC's Seized Collection

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2023. Apr. 19. 18:54

Sotheby's Auctioning Rare NFTs From 3AC's Seized Collection The auction house said that 3AC's Grails collection includes "some of the most significant digital artworks ever assembled."

Russia Plans to Mine Crypto for Cross-Border Deals, Says Central Bank

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2023. Apr. 19. 18:49

Russia Plans to Mine Crypto for Cross-Border Deals, Says Central Bank Bank of Russia is planning to allow mining and using cryptocurrencies for cross-border trade, the regulator said.

Bitcoin Core Developer Dhruvkaran Mehta Steps Away, Teases New Startup Idea

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2023. Apr. 19. 18:13

Bitcoin Core Developer Dhruvkaran Mehta Steps Away, Teases New Startup Idea The developer known as @dhruv on Twitter and GitHub, formerly a Google software engineer and successful entrepreneur, is taking a break from Bitcoin for another shot at a startup.

Valuations and M&A Show Things Aren’t So Bad for Crypto

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2023. Apr. 19. 17:21

Valuations and M&A Show Things Aren’t So Bad for Crypto Two aspects of the crypto word, blockchain tech companies and exchanges and crypto miners, reveal that M&A activity is strong and that crypto-related companies have converged with the rest of tech, a sign that the digital-asset industry is maturing.

Olaf Carlson-Wee: Crypto Is the Great Wealth-Redistribution Machine

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2023. Apr. 19. 17:03

Olaf Carlson-Wee: Crypto Is the Great Wealth-Redistribution Machine In an interview ahead of Consensus, the early Coinbase employer turned investor-philosopher discusses crypto’s product-market fit, ideas no one gets and living the good life.

Soulja Boy Has Reportedly Been Cranking Out Promotions for Scam NFT Projects

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2023. Apr. 19. 17:00

Soulja Boy Has Reportedly Been Cranking Out Promotions for Scam NFT Projects Research done by internet sleuth ZachXBT indicates that the "Crank That" rapper has promoted dozens of NFT projects on social media, some of which turned out to be rug pulls.

A16z Says It's Working on an Optimism-Based Rollup Called Magi

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2023. Apr. 19. 16:09

A16z Says It's Working on an Optimism-Based Rollup Called Magi The news comes a day after the firm teased a potential blockchain announcement by tweeting an orange dot.

A16z Says It's Working on an Optimism-Based Rollup Client Called Magi

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2023. Apr. 19. 16:09

A16z Says It's Working on an Optimism-Based Rollup Client Called Magi The news comes a day after the firm teased a potential blockchain announcement by tweeting an orange dot.

What ChatGPT Thinks About Digital Assets

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2023. Apr. 19. 16:00

What ChatGPT Thinks About Digital Assets Todd Groth of CoinDesk Indices quizzes ChatGPT about crypto and then explores how that might factor into an investment opinion.

EU Lawmakers Skeptical on Digital Euro Plans

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2023. Apr. 19. 15:44

EU Lawmakers Skeptical on Digital Euro Plans Members of the European Parliament seem nonplussed as they are set to consider legislation for a central bank digital currency.

Yoz Labs Raises $3.5M to Build Web3 Notification System

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2023. Apr. 19. 15:00

Yoz Labs Raises $3.5M to Build Web3 Notification System Led by early stage venture firm Electric Capital, the funding round included several well-known Web3 investors and angels.

Microsoft Working With Space and Time to Add Real-Time Blockchain Data for Azure Cloud

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2023. Apr. 19. 15:00

Microsoft Working With Space and Time to Add Real-Time Blockchain Data for Azure Cloud The data partnership with Space and Time comes seven months after the tech giant led a strategic funding round for the crypto firm.

Democrats Blast Draft Stablecoin Bill in First 2023 Hearing on Issue

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2023. Apr. 19. 14:44

Democrats Blast Draft Stablecoin Bill in First 2023 Hearing on Issue Despite Republican House committee leaders publishing a draft bill and talking about progress, it hasn't been on the bipartisan level required for an eventual law, lawmakers said in a hearing Wednesday.

The Big Issues of Stablecoin Issuance

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2023. Apr. 19. 14:29

The Big Issues of Stablecoin Issuance Here are the key issues as the House Financial Services Committee hears testimony about stablecoin regulation.

Bitcoin Miner Mawson to Sell Texas Sites for $8.5M to Singapore Fund Manager

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2023. Apr. 19. 14:22

Bitcoin Miner Mawson to Sell Texas Sites for $8.5M to Singapore Fund Manager The funds will go toward reducing Mawson's debts and fueling growth.

Prosecutors Seek Seven-Year Prison Sentence for Reggie Fowler in Crypto Shadow Bank Case

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2023. Apr. 19. 13:20

Prosecutors Seek Seven-Year Prison Sentence for Reggie Fowler in Crypto Shadow Bank Case The former footballer pleaded guilty to bank and wire fraud charges over operating Crypto Capital Corp., the shadow bank that lost Bitfinex's millions.

Prosecutors Seek 7-Year Prison Sentence for Reggie Fowler in Crypto Shadow Bank Case

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2023. Apr. 19. 13:20

Prosecutors Seek 7-Year Prison Sentence for Reggie Fowler in Crypto Shadow Bank Case The former footballer pleaded guilty to bank and wire fraud charges over operating Crypto Capital Corp., the shadow bank that lost Bitfinex's millions.

Crypto Wealth Manager Onramp Taps CoinDesk Indices to Create Customized Portfolios

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2023. Apr. 19. 13:00

Crypto Wealth Manager Onramp Taps CoinDesk Indices to Create Customized Portfolios The partnership will provide advisors with a wider range of options for shaping successful portfolios.

EU’s Crypto Licensing Regime Set for Approval as Lawmakers Signal Support

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2023. Apr. 19. 12:37

EU’s Crypto Licensing Regime Set for Approval as Lawmakers Signal Support Leaders of the European Parliament’s largest political groupings indicated they’ll support the landmark MiCA law ahead of a vote Thursday

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Slides Toward $29K

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2023. Apr. 19. 12:15

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Slides Toward $29K The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for April 19, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Hard-Wallet Maker Ledger, Crypto Custodian Etana Target Institutions With Regulated Custody

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2023. Apr. 19. 12:02

Hard-Wallet Maker Ledger, Crypto Custodian Etana Target Institutions With Regulated Custody The companies are looking to make it easier for institutions to hold digital assets and bolster investor confidence in the market.

Crypto Protocol Fetch.ai Offering AI Trading Tools for Decentralized Exchanges

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2023. Apr. 19. 12:00

Crypto Protocol Fetch.ai Offering AI Trading Tools for Decentralized Exchanges Fetch.ai's aim is to facilitate peer-to-peer trading between DeFi users using AI-powered software "agents."

Hong Kong Court Declares Crypto as Property in Case Involving Defunct Gatecoin

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2023. Apr. 19. 11:42

Hong Kong Court Declares Crypto as Property in Case Involving Defunct Gatecoin The ruling would give Hong Kong liquidators more clarity on how to treat crypto assets caught up in winding down procedures, law firm Hogan Lovells said.

CoinDesk Winds Down Ethereum Validator ‘Zelda,’ and We Now Wait for Money Back

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2023. Apr. 19. 11:00

CoinDesk Winds Down Ethereum Validator ‘Zelda,’ and We Now Wait for Money Back CoinDesk set up its own Ethereum validator, fondly nicknamed “Zelda,” in 2020 to witness firsthand the blockchain’s landmark shift to an energy-efficient proof-of-stake consensus mechanism from its original proof-of-work – the same one used by Bitcoin.

CoinDesk Winds Down Ethereum Validator ‘Zelda,’ and We Now Wait to Get Money Back

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2023. Apr. 19. 11:00

CoinDesk Winds Down Ethereum Validator ‘Zelda,’ and We Now Wait to Get Money Back CoinDesk set up its own Ethereum validator, fondly nicknamed “Zelda,” in 2020 to witness firsthand the blockchain’s landmark shift to an energy-efficient proof-of-stake consensus mechanism from its original proof-of-work – the same one used by Bitcoin.

Institutions Flock to Ether After Shapella Upgrade

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2023. Apr. 19. 10:03

Institutions Flock to Ether After Shapella Upgrade Open interest in CME futures has risen to the highest level since March 2022, indicating an influx of institutional traders to the crypto market.

Bitcoin Drops to $29,000 in Sudden Sell-Off; Longs Are 98% of Over $160M in Crypto Liquidations

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2023. Apr. 19. 08:36

Bitcoin Drops to $29,000 in Sudden Sell-Off; Longs Are 98% of Over $160M in Crypto Liquidations The sudden drop on no immediate fundamental catalyst flushed millions of dollars worth of futures positions.

Bitcoin Drops to $29,000 in Sudden Sell-Off; Longs Bear the Brunt in Crypto Liquidations

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2023. Apr. 19. 08:36

Bitcoin Drops to $29,000 in Sudden Sell-Off; Longs Bear the Brunt in Crypto Liquidations The sudden drop on no immediate fundamental catalyst flushed millions of dollars worth of futures positions.

Bitcoin Drops to $29,000 in Sudden Sell-Off

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2023. Apr. 19. 08:36

Bitcoin Drops to $29,000 in Sudden Sell-Off The sudden drop on no immediate fundamental catalyst flushed millions of dollars worth of futures positions.

Bitcoin Drops to $29K in Sudden Sell-Off

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2023. Apr. 19. 08:36

Bitcoin Drops to $29K in Sudden Sell-Off The sudden drop on no immediate fundamental catalyst flushed millions of dollars worth of futures positions.

SEC Chair Gensler Declines to Say if Ether Is a Security in Contentious Congressional Hearing

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2023. Apr. 19. 08:05

SEC Chair Gensler Declines to Say if Ether Is a Security in Contentious Congressional Hearing Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler refused to say whether ether, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, was a security during a nearly five-hour hearing Tuesday.

MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin Holding Doesn’t Necessarily Pose a Concentration Risk: Bernstein

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2023. Apr. 19. 08:00

MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin Holding Doesn’t Necessarily Pose a Concentration Risk: Bernstein Rising bitcoin prices mean a stronger balance sheet, higher stock prices and easier debt repayment, without the company needing to sell its holdings, the report said.

Central Banks Successfully Test DLT in Linking Financial Settlement Systems

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2023. Apr. 19. 07:30

Central Banks Successfully Test DLT in Linking Financial Settlement Systems The experiment, called Project Meridian, shows it's possible to settle large synchronized transactions in central bank money, a report said.

Ethereum Fees Spike as Bots Spend Millions to Frontrun Punters of PEPE, CHAD

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2023. Apr. 19. 06:13

Ethereum Fees Spike as Bots Spend Millions to Frontrun Punters of PEPE, CHAD An entity connected to a wallet named “jaredfromsubway.eth” is sandwiching crypto traders, mainly those betting on tokens such as pepe and chad.

Ethereum Fees Spike as Bots Spend Millions to Front-Run Punters of PEPE, CHAD

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2023. Apr. 19. 06:13

Ethereum Fees Spike as Bots Spend Millions to Front-Run Punters of PEPE, CHAD An entity connected to a wallet named “jaredfromsubway.eth” is sandwiching crypto traders, mainly those betting on tokens such as pepe and chad.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Rally Stalls Above $30K; Ether Hits $2.1K

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2023. Apr. 19. 01:17

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Rally Stalls Above $30K; Ether Hits $2.1K ALSO: Former CoinDesk head of research Noelle Acheson writes that longer-term narratives such as bitcoin's recent store-of-value story matter but that price depends more on fleeting, often fickle sentiment.

What’s in the House Financial Services Committee’s Stablecoin Bill?

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2023. Apr. 18. 22:29

What’s in the House Financial Services Committee’s Stablecoin Bill? The House Financial Services Committee has finally unveiled its stablecoin legislation, proposing a framework for stablecoin issuers such as Circle and Tether to define how their offerings can be regulated by state and federal entities, while calling for a temporary ban on algorithmic stablecoins.

Optimism’s OP Token Rallies After Cryptic Tweet From A16Z Engineer

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2023. Apr. 18. 21:17

Optimism’s OP Token Rallies After Cryptic Tweet From A16Z Engineer The tweet spurred speculation that the notable venture capital firm could launch its own Optimism-based layer 2 blockchain. A16Z Crypto’s CTO tweeted: “not an L2.”

A Mysterious A16z Tweet Sparked a Rally in Crypto Project Optimism's OP Token

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2023. Apr. 18. 21:17

A Mysterious A16z Tweet Sparked a Rally in Crypto Project Optimism's OP Token The tweet spurred speculation that the notable venture capital firm could launch its own Optimism-based layer 2 blockchain. A16z crypto’s CTO tweeted: “not an L2.”

Lido Considers Using Its ARB Airdrop to Boost Activity on Arbitrum

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2023. Apr. 18. 20:51

Lido Considers Using Its ARB Airdrop to Boost Activity on Arbitrum A new proposal would see Lido accept its $1.2 million in ARB tokens and reward them to liquidity providers in wrapped staked ether pools.

Rocket Pool Made It Cheaper to Stake ETH Through Its Platform Following Ethereum Shanghai Upgrade

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2023. Apr. 18. 19:04

Rocket Pool Made It Cheaper to Stake ETH Through Its Platform Following Ethereum Shanghai Upgrade On Monday, the decentralized Ethereum-based staking protocol deployed Atlas granted users access to their staking rewards and lowered the barrier of entry to create an Ethereum validator.

Crypto Companies May Use a Supreme Court Doctrine to Push Back Against SEC: Lawyer

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2023. Apr. 18. 19:02

Crypto Companies May Use a Supreme Court Doctrine to Push Back Against SEC: Lawyer Crypto firms are using the major questions doctrine as a way to fend off regulators, Jason Gottlieb, a partner at Morrison Cohen LLP, said.

Ethereum Unstaking Requests Now Face About a 17-Day Wait

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2023. Apr. 18. 18:28

Ethereum Unstaking Requests Now Face About a 17-Day Wait The queue stood at 14 days late last week, but it’s lengthened as more exit requests piled in from validators on the blockchain. Also, staked ether deposits outpace withdrawals for the first time since last week’s Shanghai upgrade.

Trump Drops Second Series of Digital Trading Card Collection

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2023. Apr. 18. 17:23

Trump Drops Second Series of Digital Trading Card Collection Earlier this month, the floor price on the original Trump Trading Card collection pumped after the news of his indictment, but the new Series 2 release has sent the first collection’s price downward.

FTX Reboot Plan Attracts Interest From VC Firm Tribe Capital: Report

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2023. Apr. 18. 17:20

FTX Reboot Plan Attracts Interest From VC Firm Tribe Capital: Report The collapsed exchange's creditors are working with the company "to evaluate all options to reboot or sell the FTX exchanges."

BNY Mellon Going 'Incredibly Slow' on Crypto Products

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2023. Apr. 18. 17:11

BNY Mellon Going 'Incredibly Slow' on Crypto Products Bank of New York Mellon (BK) said it doesn’t consider itself a crypto bank and will continue to move slowly investing in the space during its first quarter earnings call on Tuesday.

BNY Mellon CEO Says the Bank Is Going 'Incredibly Slow' on Crypto

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2023. Apr. 18. 17:11

BNY Mellon CEO Says the Bank Is Going 'Incredibly Slow' on Crypto Bank of New York Mellon (BK) said it doesn’t consider itself a crypto bank and will continue to move slowly investing in the space during its first quarter earnings call on Tuesday.

Decentralized Wireless Project Helium Begins Move to Solana Blockchain

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2023. Apr. 18. 16:56

Decentralized Wireless Project Helium Begins Move to Solana Blockchain The change aims to make Helium faster and cheaper to operate.

Crypto Exchange Zipmex Files for Two-Month Moratorium Extension

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2023. Apr. 18. 16:29

Crypto Exchange Zipmex Files for Two-Month Moratorium Extension Troubled cryptocurrency exchange Zipmex has filed for a two-month extension to its moratorium agreement to the Singapore court, according to an announcement.

LI.FI and InsurAce Pitch Protection for Moving Crypto Between Blockchains

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2023. Apr. 18. 16:29

LI.FI and InsurAce Pitch Protection for Moving Crypto Between Blockchains LI.FI partnered with risk cover protocol InsurAce to provide protection for users who are bridging their cryptoassets from one blockchain to another.

Intel Discontinues Bitcoin Mining Chip Series

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2023. Apr. 18. 16:24

Intel Discontinues Bitcoin Mining Chip Series The chip-making heavyweight's first customers for bitcoin mining ICs were Argo Blockchain, Hive Blockchain, Block and Griid Infrastructure.

Safemoon Hacker Strikes Deal With Developers to Return $7.1M

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2023. Apr. 18. 15:48

Safemoon Hacker Strikes Deal With Developers to Return $7.1M A hacker that exploited decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Safemoon has agreed to return 80% of the stolen funds valued at $7.1 million, according to on-chain data.

Bitcoin’s 'Store-of-Value' Narrative Is Real but Not a Price Mover

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2023. Apr. 18. 15:22

Bitcoin’s 'Store-of-Value' Narrative Is Real but Not a Price Mover Longer-term narratives matter, argues Noelle Acheson, but they don’t set the price. That is set by short-term sentiment, which is both contagious and fickle.

Payments Firm Nuvei’s Ties With FTX Questioned in Spruce Point Capital Report

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2023. Apr. 18. 15:14

Payments Firm Nuvei’s Ties With FTX Questioned in Spruce Point Capital Report Nuvei (NVEI) shares could face as much as 50% long-term downside in part thanks to its connection with fallen crypto exchange FTX, said Spruce Point Capital Management in a report released on Tuesday morning.

PancakeSwap Leaders Propose Cutting CAKE Token Inflation Target to 3%-5%

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2023. Apr. 18. 15:10

PancakeSwap Leaders Propose Cutting CAKE Token Inflation Target to 3%-5% The significant change to CAKE's tokenomics would move PancakeSwap's native token toward a deflationary model.

How OFAC’s Tornado Cash Sanctions Violate U.S. Citizens’ Constitutional Rights

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2023. Apr. 18. 15:06

How OFAC’s Tornado Cash Sanctions Violate U.S. Citizens’ Constitutional Rights In filing a “friend of the court” brief, the Blockchain Association argues that financial privacy is fundamental – even in the digital realm.

Bitcoin Financial Services Firm Unchained Capital Raises $60M

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2023. Apr. 18. 15:03

Bitcoin Financial Services Firm Unchained Capital Raises $60M The Series B fundraise comes about five months after the company cut 15% of its staff amid the pressures of crypto winter.

Lukso Genesis Validator Smart Contract to Go Live on 4/20 at 4:20

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2023. Apr. 18. 14:20

Lukso Genesis Validator Smart Contract to Go Live on 4/20 at 4:20 The Lukso initial validators will vote on token supply of LYX and how much the Lukso Foundation can hold.

Lukso Genesis Validator Smart Contract to Go Live on 4/20 at '4:20'

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2023. Apr. 18. 14:20

Lukso Genesis Validator Smart Contract to Go Live on 4/20 at '4:20' The Lukso initial validators will vote on token supply of LYX and how much the Lukso Foundation can hold.

Decentralized App Sweat Economy Introduces One-Person, One-Vote Governance System

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2023. Apr. 18. 14:00

Decentralized App Sweat Economy Introduces One-Person, One-Vote Governance System The move-to-earn project aims to introduce what it says is a fairer system ahead of a vote to guide the protocol's spending of 100 million SWEAT tokens.

Developers Stay Resilient Through Harsh Crypto Winter, Report Says

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2023. Apr. 18. 14:00

Developers Stay Resilient Through Harsh Crypto Winter, Report Says According to Alchemy’s Q1 2023 Developer Report, Ethereum SDK installations reached an average of 1.9 million installs per week – a 47% year-over-year increase.

Decentralized App Sweat Economy Introduces 1-Person, 1-Vote Governance System

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2023. Apr. 18. 14:00

Decentralized App Sweat Economy Introduces 1-Person, 1-Vote Governance System The move-to-earn project aims to introduce what it says is a fairer system ahead of a vote to guide the protocol's spending of 100 million SWEAT tokens.

Congressional Republicans Criticize SEC Chair Gary Gensler's Crypto Approach Ahead of Hearing

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2023. Apr. 18. 13:56

Congressional Republicans Criticize SEC Chair Gary Gensler's Crypto Approach Ahead of Hearing Republicans on the House Financial Services Committee sent a letter criticizing Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler and his repeated entreaties to crypto companies to "come in and register" moments before a congressional hearing on his agency.

Blockdaemon Sets Sights on Large Institutions With New Wallet App

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2023. Apr. 18. 13:30

Blockdaemon Sets Sights on Large Institutions With New Wallet App Blockdaemon Wallet aims to help institutions and crypto custodians live up to the “not your keys, not your crypto” adage.

New AI Chatbot Plugs Into Your Crypto Wallet

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2023. Apr. 18. 13:24

New AI Chatbot Plugs Into Your Crypto Wallet Solana-based DeFi lender marginFi has a new chatbot called Omni.

This AI Chatbot Plugs Into Your Crypto Wallet

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2023. Apr. 18. 13:24

This AI Chatbot Plugs Into Your Crypto Wallet Solana-based DeFi lender marginFi has a new chatbot called Omni.

Cubist Launches Bank-Grade Ethereum Key Management Service

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2023. Apr. 18. 12:30

Cubist Launches Bank-Grade Ethereum Key Management Service Cubist also announced that Web3 staking provider Ankr is its first key management customer.

Crypto Exchange Luno to Withdraw From Singapore

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2023. Apr. 18. 12:23

Crypto Exchange Luno to Withdraw From Singapore Luno has informed the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) that it is withdrawing its license application.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Regains $30K as Alts Heat Up

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2023. Apr. 18. 12:20

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Regains $30K as Alts Heat Up The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for April 18, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

UAE Securities Regulator to Start Accepting License Applications From Crypto Firms

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2023. Apr. 18. 11:05

UAE Securities Regulator to Start Accepting License Applications From Crypto Firms The regime applies to all companies seeking to provide services in the country, unless already licensed in financial free zones in the United Arab Emirates.

Gala Games to Airdrop Version 2 Tokens in May

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2023. Apr. 18. 09:54

Gala Games to Airdrop Version 2 Tokens in May The new tokens are said to bring more value to the Gala ecosystem, such as games built on the network.

Lesser-Known Bitcoin Indicator Signals Onset of Major Bull Run

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2023. Apr. 18. 09:26

Lesser-Known Bitcoin Indicator Signals Onset of Major Bull Run You might not have heard of the reserve risk multiple, but right now, it's signaling a continued bitcoin price rally in months ahead.

Coinbase Could Move Away From U.S. if No Regulatory Clarity: CEO Brian Armstrong

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2023. Apr. 18. 09:22

Coinbase Could Move Away From U.S. if No Regulatory Clarity: CEO Brian Armstrong Armstrong said "anything is on the table" in terms of Coinbase's plans should greater regulatory clarity not emerge in the U.S.

Israel's Central Bank Outlines Scenarios for Issuing a Digital Shekel

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2023. Apr. 18. 08:13

Israel's Central Bank Outlines Scenarios for Issuing a Digital Shekel The bank made it clear that no decision has yet been made on issuing a central bank digital currency.

The Biggest Crypto Bull Cycle Is Upon Us: Bernstein

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2023. Apr. 18. 07:24

The Biggest Crypto Bull Cycle Is Upon Us: Bernstein Macro catalysts are lining up for bitcoin, Bernstein's latest report said.

Crypto Exchange Bybit Opens Global HQ in Dubai

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2023. Apr. 18. 07:10

Crypto Exchange Bybit Opens Global HQ in Dubai Crypto exchange ByBit has opened its global headquarters in Dubai, nearly an year after it had revealed plans based on an in-principle approval to move its global headquarters to the city.

Crypto Exchange Bybit Opens Global Headquarters in Dubai

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2023. Apr. 18. 07:10

Crypto Exchange Bybit Opens Global Headquarters in Dubai Crypto exchange ByBit has opened its global headquarters in Dubai, nearly an year after it had revealed plans based on an in-principle approval to move its global headquarters to the city.

'Pepe the Frog' Memecoins Rocket as Crypto Twitter Moves Over Doge Obsession

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2023. Apr. 18. 05:29

'Pepe the Frog' Memecoins Rocket as Crypto Twitter Moves Over Doge Obsession Some early users have turned a few hundred dollars into six figures on the latest meme obsession.

'Pepe the Frog' Meme Coins Rocket as Crypto Twitter Moves Over Dogecoin Obsession

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2023. Apr. 18. 05:29

'Pepe the Frog' Meme Coins Rocket as Crypto Twitter Moves Over Dogecoin Obsession Some early users have turned a few hundred dollars into six figures on the latest meme obsession.

Hong Kong’s Banks Are Taking Lead on What e-HKD Will Look Like: Source

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2023. Apr. 18. 05:18

Hong Kong’s Banks Are Taking Lead on What e-HKD Will Look Like: Source At least one bank is leaning towards developing it on a permissioned blockchain.

Hong Kong's Central Bank Digital Currency Could Be on Permissioned Blockchain: Source

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2023. Apr. 18. 05:18

Hong Kong's Central Bank Digital Currency Could Be on Permissioned Blockchain: Source At least one bank is leaning towards developing it on a permissioned blockchain.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Settles In Below $29.5K as Appeal of Riskier Assets Lessens

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2023. Apr. 18. 02:01

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Settles In Below $29.5K as Appeal of Riskier Assets Lessens ALSO: CoinDesk's Consensus Magazine unveils its latest special project, spotlighting 19 blockchain, crypto and Web3 projects to watch in 2023; ether dips to $2,070.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Below $29.5K as Appeal of Riskier Assets Lessens

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2023. Apr. 18. 02:01

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Below $29.5K as Appeal of Riskier Assets Lessens ALSO: CoinDesk's Consensus Magazine unveils its latest special project, spotlighting 19 blockchain, crypto and Web3 projects to watch in 2023; ether dips to $2,070.

Bitcoin Surge Parallels Price Movement in 2019: Analyst

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2023. Apr. 18. 00:50

Bitcoin Surge Parallels Price Movement in 2019: Analyst Vetle Lunde, who last week predicted bitcoin would reach $45,000 in May, said that markets seem to have stabilized as “rotten fruits” have been washed out of the industry.

MicroStrategy’s Saylor Integrates Bitcoin Lightning Address Into Corporate Email

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2023. Apr. 18. 00:33

MicroStrategy’s Saylor Integrates Bitcoin Lightning Address Into Corporate Email The Lightning Address protocol allows users to send bitcoin over the Lightning Network to a wallet identifier resembling a conventional email address.

Ryuk Ransomware Gang’s Crypto Broker Gets Light Sentence After a Guilty Plea

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2023. Apr. 17. 22:44

Ryuk Ransomware Gang’s Crypto Broker Gets Light Sentence After a Guilty Plea Denis Dubnikov, a founder of two OTC trading desks in Russia tied to ransomware attacks, was sentenced to no jail time and forfeiture of $2,000 last week after a guilty plea, court documents show.

Smurf Happens: Beloved Blue Characters Enter Web3

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2023. Apr. 17. 22:17

Smurf Happens: Beloved Blue Characters Enter Web3 The small, blue beings that originated as a comic and became internationally known as cartoon and movie stars are entering the NFT arena from the Smurf Society.

Nike is Releasing Its First Digital Sneaker Collection on .Swoosh

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2023. Apr. 17. 22:17

Nike is Releasing Its First Digital Sneaker Collection on .Swoosh The virtual sneaker, called Our Force 1, is a play on the brand's iconic Air Force 1 design.

Exchanges Receive $375M Influx of Ether Since Shanghai Upgrade as Price Hits 11-Month High

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2023. Apr. 17. 21:45

Exchanges Receive $375M Influx of Ether Since Shanghai Upgrade as Price Hits 11-Month High Ethereum’s seamless implementation of withdrawals, also known as the Shanghai upgrade, on April 12 has led ETH’s price to rally above $2,100, the highest since May 2022.

Ethereum Shanghai Upgrade Leads to Huge Influx of ETH at Exchanges

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2023. Apr. 17. 21:45

Ethereum Shanghai Upgrade Leads to Huge Influx of ETH at Exchanges Ethereum’s seamless implementation of withdrawals, also known as the Shanghai upgrade, on April 12 has led ETH’s price to rally above $2,100, the highest since May 2022.

Nervous About Crypto Taxes? Donate Your Profitable Holdings Instead

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2023. Apr. 17. 21:34

Nervous About Crypto Taxes? Donate Your Profitable Holdings Instead If you hold crypto that has appreciated in value for more than one year, you won't need to worry about paying capital gains taxes and you’ll reap the benefits of one of the most generous deductions in the tax code, Adam Nash writes.

Hannah Siegel-Gardner: What's Next for NFTs?

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2023. Apr. 17. 19:07

Hannah Siegel-Gardner: What's Next for NFTs? In a CoinDesk interview, Art Blocks’ Chief Marketing Officer Hannah Siegel-Gardner takes us behind-the-scenes at a leading startup in the emerging field of generative art.

SEC Lays Its Cards on the Table With Assertion That DeFi Falls Under Securities Rules

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2023. Apr. 17. 19:00

SEC Lays Its Cards on the Table With Assertion That DeFi Falls Under Securities Rules The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) warning shot last week that decentralized finance (DeFi) could be thrown into its expanding definition of what makes a securities exchange is the latest move to formalize what Chairman Gary Gensler has been saying: Crypto belongs in the securities world and will be regulated that way.

Bitcoin Sinks Below $30K Amid Dollar Jump, Mixed Q1 Earnings

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2023. Apr. 17. 17:58

Bitcoin Sinks Below $30K Amid Dollar Jump, Mixed Q1 Earnings BTC dropped as low as $29,292 on Monday before slightly rebounding. The surge from $28,000 last week was “largely untested,” one analyst says.

Pantera Alum Joey Krug Joins Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund

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2023. Apr. 17. 17:27

Pantera Alum Joey Krug Joins Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund Krug has moved from co-CIO at a crypto-focused fund to building a crypto strategy at a generalist venture capital giant.

NFT.NYC Was Calm, but Side Events Stirred Drama

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2023. Apr. 17. 17:08

NFT.NYC Was Calm, but Side Events Stirred Drama While the annual conference saw fewer attendees in a chilly NFT winter, the real “magic” – and drama – of the Web3 gathering happened outside the main convention.

Who Really Benefits From CBDCs? It’s Not the Public

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2023. Apr. 17. 16:43

Who Really Benefits From CBDCs? It’s Not the Public The only people benefitting from central bank digital currencies are lobbyists, tech companies and, yes, central banks, say the Cato Institute’s Nicholas Anthony and Norbert Michel.

Crypto Investments Report Positive Flows for Fourth Consecutive Week: CoinShares

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2023. Apr. 17. 16:20

Crypto Investments Report Positive Flows for Fourth Consecutive Week: CoinShares Bitcoin-related products took the majority share, totalling $104 million of the $114 million inflow total.

BoE Considers Limits on Stablecoin Payments as Parliament Debates New Crypto Rules

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2023. Apr. 17. 16:17

BoE Considers Limits on Stablecoin Payments as Parliament Debates New Crypto Rules The Bank of England plans on releasing a consultation proposal by the end of the year, Jon Cunliffe said at Innovate Finance’s annual global summit.

Sui Foundation Appoints Managing Director to Increase Awareness, Growth of the Blockchain

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2023. Apr. 17. 15:21

Sui Foundation Appoints Managing Director to Increase Awareness, Growth of the Blockchain Greg Siourounis will lead efforts to promote Sui’s user base growth and development.

NY Financial Regulator Adopts Virtual Currency Assessment Rule

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2023. Apr. 17. 15:17

NY Financial Regulator Adopts Virtual Currency Assessment Rule The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has adopted a new regulation for how crypto companies will be assessed for costs associated with their supervision.

Decentralization Is the Point, and We’re Not Talking Enough About Why

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2023. Apr. 17. 14:28

Decentralization Is the Point, and We’re Not Talking Enough About Why The internet has a habit of producing companies that dominate their industry because of network effects. The answer is the decentralization and openness that only blockchain technology affords, says EY’s Paul Brody.

Crypto Exchange Bittrex Violated Federal Laws, SEC Charges in Lawsuit

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2023. Apr. 17. 14:11

Crypto Exchange Bittrex Violated Federal Laws, SEC Charges in Lawsuit The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) alleged that crypto exchange Bittrex simultaneously operated a national securities exchange, broker and clearing agency in violation of federal statutes. Former CEO Bill Shihara and Bittrex Global GmbH are also facing charges.

CME to Add Daily Expiries on Bitcoin and Ether Futures Options Contracts

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2023. Apr. 17. 14:09

CME to Add Daily Expiries on Bitcoin and Ether Futures Options Contracts Derivatives marketplace Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) is adding to its cryptocurrency offerings with daily expirations soon to be available on bitcoin and either futures options contracts, the company said in a press release on Monday.

CME to Add Daily Expirations on Bitcoin and Ether Futures Options Contracts

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2023. Apr. 17. 14:09

CME to Add Daily Expirations on Bitcoin and Ether Futures Options Contracts Derivatives marketplace Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) is adding to its cryptocurrency offerings with daily expirations soon to be available on bitcoin and either futures options contracts, the company said in a press release on Monday.

Stablecoins Gain Traction as Inflationary Shield in Latin America, Europe Also Sees Growth

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2023. Apr. 17. 13:31

Stablecoins Gain Traction as Inflationary Shield in Latin America, Europe Also Sees Growth Despite the recent bear market and the latest banking turbulence, users in Latin America and Europe continue to embrace stablecoins, but in a very different way.

Stablecoins Gain Traction as Inflationary Shield in Latin America With Growth in Europe

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2023. Apr. 17. 13:31

Stablecoins Gain Traction as Inflationary Shield in Latin America With Growth in Europe Despite the recent bear market and the latest banking turbulence, users in Latin America and Europe continue to embrace stablecoins, but in a very different way.

What DeFi Must Sacrifice to Appease Regulators

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2023. Apr. 17. 13:12

What DeFi Must Sacrifice to Appease Regulators The “internet financial system” is a pro-compliance, but pro-privacy framework to build crypto protocols which satisfy regulators and consumers.

Centralized Stablecoins Are Problematic. Is a Decentralized Alternative on the Way?

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2023. Apr. 17. 13:10

Centralized Stablecoins Are Problematic. Is a Decentralized Alternative on the Way? USDC and USDT both have issues that truly decentralized, blockchain-based protocols are designed to solve.

SEC Warned Bittrex of Legal Action Before Firm Announced U.S. Exit: WSJ

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2023. Apr. 17. 12:43

SEC Warned Bittrex of Legal Action Before Firm Announced U.S. Exit: WSJ The crypto exchange is set to shut down its U.S. platform on April 30 after nine years in operation.

Bitcoin, Ether See Bull Breather as Higher Bond Yields Support Dollar

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2023. Apr. 17. 12:35

Bitcoin, Ether See Bull Breather as Higher Bond Yields Support Dollar We would consider taking some profits as the crypto market is showing exuberant signs.

Reclaiming Purpose in Crypto: CoinDesk's Projects to Watch 2023

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2023. Apr. 17. 12:31

Reclaiming Purpose in Crypto: CoinDesk's Projects to Watch 2023 The original cryptocurrency, bitcoin, was invented to solve a problem. We returned to that inspiration to spotlight 19 blockchain, crypto and Web3 projects and the big problems they seek to solve.

Kyber Network Advises Liquidity Providers to Withdraw Funds Amid Vulnerability, Token Drops 2%

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2023. Apr. 17. 12:23

Kyber Network Advises Liquidity Providers to Withdraw Funds Amid Vulnerability, Token Drops 2% Decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Kyber Network has advised liquidity providers on its Elastic product to withdraw funds after finding a potential vulnerability, it said in a tweet.

First Mover Americas: Ether Holds Above $2K

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2023. Apr. 17. 12:18

First Mover Americas: Ether Holds Above $2K The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for April 17, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Much Ado About =Nil;

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2023. Apr. 17. 12:15

Much Ado About =Nil; The mysterious company that calls itself nothing is helping zero-knowledge firms to scale blockchain quickly and cheaply. That’s something. And that’s why =nil; Foundation is one of CoinDesk’s Projects to Watch 2023

Sempo Delivers Cash Aid for the Unbanked in Crisis

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2023. Apr. 17. 12:15

Sempo Delivers Cash Aid for the Unbanked in Crisis Digital money is becoming the go-to vehicle for serving people in humanitarian crises. But when disaster victims have no smartphones or bank accounts, aid organizations have to distribute cash more creatively. That’s why Sempo is one of CoinDesk’s Projects to Watch 2023.

BTQ Prepares Today to Defend Against Tomorrow’s Quantum-Computing Threat

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2023. Apr. 17. 12:15

BTQ Prepares Today to Defend Against Tomorrow’s Quantum-Computing Threat Blockchains face existential peril from super-fast computers that can break the encryption protocols on which crypto depends. Quantum computers aren’t here yet, but if developers wait to devise defenses the fight will be over before it’s begun. That’s why BTQ is one of CoinDesk’s Projects to Watch 2023.

Rainbow Helps Users Slide Into the Crypto Economy

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2023. Apr. 17. 12:14

Rainbow Helps Users Slide Into the Crypto Economy Crypto won’t find mass-market adoption until the most basic of apps, the wallet, is easy to use. That’s why Rainbow, with its fun colors and emphasis on user-friendly design, is one of CoinDesk’s Projects to Watch 2023.

Scroll Aims to Be the Turtle That Wins the Ethereum Scaling Race

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2023. Apr. 17. 12:14

Scroll Aims to Be the Turtle That Wins the Ethereum Scaling Race This decentralized, global team of developers is ignoring the urge to be the first to scale Ethereum. For its holistic approach to build broadly and transparently, Scroll is one of CoinDesk’s Projects to Watch 2023.

Fedi Gives Bitcoiners a Community Custody Option

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2023. Apr. 17. 12:13

Fedi Gives Bitcoiners a Community Custody Option For most people, crypto custody comes down to the choice of holding their own keys or giving them to an exchange. Fedi offers an intriguing third way – to share the burden with trusted family and friends. That’s why Fedi is one of CoinDesk’s Projects to Watch 2023.

In the Ukraine War, Stellar Aid Assist Is Using Crypto to Give Mass Aid

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2023. Apr. 17. 12:12

In the Ukraine War, Stellar Aid Assist Is Using Crypto to Give Mass Aid The Stellar Development Foundation designed a payment app that leverages stablecoins for fast and cheap transfer and is user-friendly for trauma and disaster victims. That’s why Stellar Aid Assist is one of CoinDesk’s Projects to Watch 2023.

Jack Mallers' Strike Service, Send Globally, Tackles Bitcoin-Fiat Remittances

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2023. Apr. 17. 12:12

Jack Mallers' Strike Service, Send Globally, Tackles Bitcoin-Fiat Remittances The new Lightning-based service lets users in the U.S. send even small cash payments to parts of Southeast Asia and Africa quickly and cheaply. Eventually, the service will be available throughout the world, giving foreign workers everywhere a new way to send their pay back home. That’s why Send Globally is one of CoinDesk’s Projects to Watch 2023.

Thank Elon for Making the Use Case for Twitter Competitor Nostr

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2023. Apr. 17. 12:11

Thank Elon for Making the Use Case for Twitter Competitor Nostr The global phenomenon of crypto depends on communication platforms where crypto bros or bitcoin maxis can find each other, debate and share news. In the aftermath of the privatization of Twitter, censorship-resistant social media became essential. That’s why Nostr is one of CoinDesk’s 2023 Projects to Watch.

Lamina1 Is Building for the Open Metaverse

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2023. Apr. 17. 12:11

Lamina1 Is Building for the Open Metaverse Co-founders – including the man who coined the word "metaverse" – envision the next iteration of Web3 to be interoperable, fair to artists and creators, and accessible to all. This expansive vision is why Lamina1 is one of CoinDesk’s Projects to Watch 2023.

Gridless Is Extending Power to Rural Africa

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2023. Apr. 17. 12:10

Gridless Is Extending Power to Rural Africa Bitcoin mining has a dirty reputation for using more energy than some small countries. But African cryptominers have found a way to use their consumption to keep the lights on in rural communities. That’s why Gridless is one of CoinDesk’s Projects to Watch 2023.

Nansen Makes Sense of On-Chain Activity

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2023. Apr. 17. 12:10

Nansen Makes Sense of On-Chain Activity Being able to spot trends in on-chain transactions gives users insight and information to navigate the cryptocurrency financial system. Making transparency practical is why Nansen is one of CoinDesk’s Projects to Watch 2023.

Machankura Lets Africans Use Bitcoin With Basic Mobile Phones

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2023. Apr. 17. 12:10

Machankura Lets Africans Use Bitcoin With Basic Mobile Phones Bitcoin maximalist Kgothatso Ngako has brought global digital financial services to Kenya, South Africa and other countries where at least half of the population doesn’t have smartphones and reliable internet service. That’s why Machankura is a 2023 Project to Watch.

StarkNet Aims to Enhance Scalability, Privacy and Security on Ethereum

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2023. Apr. 17. 12:09

StarkNet Aims to Enhance Scalability, Privacy and Security on Ethereum One of the first projects to integrate the intriguing new mechanism of Account Abstraction has already gotten Visa on board to secure payments processing for crypto transactions. That’s why StarkNet is a 2023 Project to Watch.

Shamba Network Sows the Future of Sustainable Agriculture in Africa

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2023. Apr. 17. 12:08

Shamba Network Sows the Future of Sustainable Agriculture in Africa An ambitious startup tackles two of the world’s most intractable problems – climate change and financial inclusion – by using blockchain technology to share sophisticated data and insights with farmers in Kenya. That’s why Shamba Network is one of CoinDesk’s Projects to Watch 2023.

Regen Network Calculates the Real Price of Our Actions

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2023. Apr. 17. 12:08

Regen Network Calculates the Real Price of Our Actions A trio of sustainability consultants designed a layer 1 blockchain that mints ecological assets and measures the true environmental costs of manufacturing and other commercial enterprises. That’s why Regen Network is one of CoinDesk’s Projects to Watch 2023.

Arkham Intelligence Traces Transactions on the Blockchain

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2023. Apr. 17. 12:08

Arkham Intelligence Traces Transactions on the Blockchain The blockchain analytics firm has no issue doxxing wallets, because the information is already out there, their tools just make it possible to see. That’s what makes Arkham Intelligence one of CoinDesk’s Projects to Watch 2023.

Immutable Passport Opens Borders for Web3 Games

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2023. Apr. 17. 12:08

Immutable Passport Opens Borders for Web3 Games A trio of Australian co-founders is betting a single sign-on to give gamers access to multiple metaverses may attract the next billion users to Web3. That’s why Immutable Passport is one of CoinDesk’s 2023 Projects to Watch.

Bitcoin Beach’s Pioneering Circular Economy Is Making a Global Impact

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2023. Apr. 17. 12:07

Bitcoin Beach’s Pioneering Circular Economy Is Making a Global Impact This surfing mecca has garnered over 3,000 bitcoin users including more than 500 families and 120 businesses. Its adoption model is now being replicated around the world. That’s why Bitcoin Beach is one of CoinDesk’s Projects to Watch 2023.

Space ID Tokens Wow Investors Weeks After Binance Launchpad Sale

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2023. Apr. 17. 10:56

Space ID Tokens Wow Investors Weeks After Binance Launchpad Sale The price of ID tokens has almost doubled in the past week.

Ether’s Strong Price Action May Continue Until the End of the Month: Coinbase

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2023. Apr. 17. 09:55

Ether’s Strong Price Action May Continue Until the End of the Month: Coinbase The price of ether (ETH) has been resilient following the Shanghai Fork (aka Shappela) last week, Coinbase (COIN) said in a research report Friday.

Ether’s Strong Price Action May Continue Until End of Month: Coinbase

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2023. Apr. 17. 09:55

Ether’s Strong Price Action May Continue Until End of Month: Coinbase The price of ether (ETH) has been resilient following the Shanghai Fork (aka Shappela) last week, Coinbase (COIN) said in a research report Friday.

Attractive Yields Drive Millions Into DeFi Liquidity Manager Gamma; TVL More Than Doubles

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2023. Apr. 17. 09:52

Attractive Yields Drive Millions Into DeFi Liquidity Manager Gamma; TVL More Than Doubles The total value locked (TVL) across DeFi protocol Gamma has jumped by 102% in the past month as investors attempt to secure annual returns in excess of 10% from staking.

Attractive Yields Drive Millions Into DeFi Liquidity Manager Gamma

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2023. Apr. 17. 09:52

Attractive Yields Drive Millions Into DeFi Liquidity Manager Gamma The total value locked (TVL) across DeFi protocol Gamma has jumped by 102% in the past month as investors attempt to secure annual returns in excess of 10% from staking.

Bitcoin Could Peak at $45K in May, Analyst Says

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2023. Apr. 17. 09:16

Bitcoin Could Peak at $45K in May, Analyst Says The cryptocurrency seems to be mirroring its performance in first-half 2019, when it chalked up a triple-digit rally, marking a solid recovery from a yearlong bear market.

Do Kwon Retained Law Firm in South Korea Before Terra's Collapse: Report

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2023. Apr. 17. 08:31

Do Kwon Retained Law Firm in South Korea Before Terra's Collapse: Report South Korean prosecutors confirmed a report that Kwon sent $7 million to a local law firm in the months leading up to his venture's dramatic fall.

Crypto Lender Amber Group Weighs Selling Japan Unit: Bloomberg

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2023. Apr. 17. 08:23

Crypto Lender Amber Group Weighs Selling Japan Unit: Bloomberg Managing partner Annabelle Huang said that despite Japan being a "high quality market ... regulations are strict."

Over 1M Ether Withdrawn After Shapella Fails to Dent Risk Appetite

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2023. Apr. 17. 07:32

Over 1M Ether Withdrawn After Shapella Fails to Dent Risk Appetite Some traders are restaking the ether withdrawn since the Shapella upgrade, quashing bearish price forecasts.

CoinDesk Indices Joins With Luno to Help South African Users Track Crypto Investment Bundles

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2023. Apr. 17. 07:00

CoinDesk Indices Joins With Luno to Help South African Users Track Crypto Investment Bundles The partnership will see launch of Luno Large Cap Bundle, helping customers to easily manage and maintain different investment strategies.

Shaquille O'Neal Finally Served FTX Lawsuit: Lawyers

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2023. Apr. 17. 06:42

Shaquille O'Neal Finally Served FTX Lawsuit: Lawyers Legendary Basketballer Shaquille O'Neal has finally been served a class-action lawsuit against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, lawyers of the plaintiffs tweeted on Sunday.

First Mover Asia: Ether Price Hits Fresh 11-Month High

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2023. Apr. 17. 00:07

First Mover Asia: Ether Price Hits Fresh 11-Month High ALSO: In his latest Money Reimagined column, CoinDesk Chief Content Officer Michael Casey writes that to prevent the potentially destructive impact of AI, we need open-source innovation and collective governance that is possible through blockchain protocols and Web3, not the monopoly defaulting structure of Web2.

US House Committee Publishes Draft Stablecoin Bill

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2023. Apr. 15. 20:07

US House Committee Publishes Draft Stablecoin Bill The stablecoin is the first major piece of crypto legislation in 2023.

U.S. House Committee Publishes Draft Stablecoin Bill

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2023. Apr. 15. 20:07

U.S. House Committee Publishes Draft Stablecoin Bill The stablecoin is the first major piece of crypto legislation in 2023.

Trump Earned Up To $1M From NFT Sales: Filings

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2023. Apr. 15. 08:14

Trump Earned Up To $1M From NFT Sales: Filings Trump’s income from NFTs comes via a licensing agreement between his company CIC Digital LLC and the collection's creator NFT INT LLC.

Donald Trump Earned Between $500,001-$1M on NFT Sales: Filings

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2023. Apr. 15. 08:14

Donald Trump Earned Between $500,001-$1M on NFT Sales: Filings Trump’s earnings from NFTs come via a licensing agreement CIC Digital LLC has with NFT INC LLC, and not from individual sales of the digital assets.

Bitcoin Is the 'Boring, Old Grandpa' Right Now Compared to Ether: Dexterity Capital Manager Partner

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2023. Apr. 14. 21:19

Bitcoin Is the 'Boring, Old Grandpa' Right Now Compared to Ether: Dexterity Capital Manager Partner By its nature, bitcoin is a stable thing, and because it doesn’t change, it isn’t exactly the talk of the town, Michael Safai said.

Bitcoin Holds Steady Near $30.5K, Ether Circles Around $2.1K

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2023. Apr. 14. 21:18

Bitcoin Holds Steady Near $30.5K, Ether Circles Around $2.1K BTC and ETH have risen about 8% and 12%, respectively over the past seven days. While BTC has driven the market this year so far, the Shapella upgrade has boosted ETH trading, according to an analyst.

Olympus DAO Votes to Buy More ETH for Treasury Backing OHM Token

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2023. Apr. 14. 19:18

Olympus DAO Votes to Buy More ETH for Treasury Backing OHM Token The rebalancing comes as ether rallies off a successful Shapella upgrade.

Avalanche Surges to 6-Month High in Daily Active Addresses

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2023. Apr. 14. 17:20

Avalanche Surges to 6-Month High in Daily Active Addresses The spike in daily active addresses coincided with a bevy of financial institutions joining Avalanche’s Evergreen subnet “Spruce.”

Market Maker DWF Labs’ More Than $200M in Deals Blur What ‘Investing’ Means

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2023. Apr. 14. 17:15

Market Maker DWF Labs’ More Than $200M in Deals Blur What ‘Investing’ Means DWF Labs made headlines with flurry of investments in crypto projects such as CryptoGPT or Synthetix. A closer examination reveals that many of their deals aren’t typical venture capital investments. However, the firm says it’s all a misunderstanding.

Crypto Market Maker DWF Labs’ More Than $200M in Deals Blur What ‘Investing’ Means

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2023. Apr. 14. 17:15

Crypto Market Maker DWF Labs’ More Than $200M in Deals Blur What ‘Investing’ Means DWF Labs made headlines with flurry of investments in crypto projects such as CryptoGPT or Synthetix. A closer examination reveals that many of their deals aren’t typical venture capital investments. However, the firm says it’s all a misunderstanding.

Web2’s Lesson for AI: Decentralize to Protect Humanity

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2023. Apr. 14. 16:48

Web2’s Lesson for AI: Decentralize to Protect Humanity In order to prevent the potentially destructive impact of AI on humanity, we need open-source innovation and collective governance that is possible through blockchain protocols and Web3, rather than the monopoly defaulting structure of Web2, according to Michael Casey, CoinDesk's chief content officer.

AI Boosters Would Sacrifice Humanity for a Simulacra - as Long as They're in Control

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2023. Apr. 14. 16:22

AI Boosters Would Sacrifice Humanity for a Simulacra - as Long as They're in Control AI boosterism and associated “long-termist” ideas could be a threat to your privacy, your property and your humanity.

Crypto Derivative Volumes Rose in March for Third Straight Month

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2023. Apr. 14. 16:18

Crypto Derivative Volumes Rose in March for Third Straight Month A report noted an increase in spot DEXs offering derivatives trading on their platforms.

Reddit to the Moon, Razer Stays Sharp

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2023. Apr. 14. 16:05

Reddit to the Moon, Razer Stays Sharp Reddit has released another wildly popular NFT collection while Razer has launched a Web3 gaming accelerator.

NovaWulf Plans to Tokenize Equity of Celsius’ New Firm With $2B Assets, After Takeover

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2023. Apr. 14. 15:57

NovaWulf Plans to Tokenize Equity of Celsius’ New Firm With $2B Assets, After Takeover Celsius Network contacted 130 interested parties and signed non-disclosure agreements with 40, before choosing NovaWulf.

Sweden Drives Final Nail Into Its Bitcoin Mining Industry With Tax Hike

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2023. Apr. 14. 15:39

Sweden Drives Final Nail Into Its Bitcoin Mining Industry With Tax Hike The 6,000% increase in taxes per kilowatt hour of energy will likely kill any potential bitcoin mining investments in the country.

UK’s New Technology Department to Tackle Country’s Metaverse, Web3 Strategy

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2023. Apr. 14. 14:55

UK’s New Technology Department to Tackle Country’s Metaverse, Web3 Strategy The department will explore economic growth, investment and business opportunities in these areas along with implications on regulation.

Popular Tea Shop Boba Guys Taps Solana for On-Chain Loyalty Rewards Program

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2023. Apr. 14. 14:00

Popular Tea Shop Boba Guys Taps Solana for On-Chain Loyalty Rewards Program On top of building the chain’s loyalty infrastructure, the Solana Foundation recently invested $100,000 into Boba Guys.

U.S. SEC Poised to Move Toward DeFi Oversight As It Reopens Proposed Regulations

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2023. Apr. 14. 14:00

U.S. SEC Poised to Move Toward DeFi Oversight As It Reopens Proposed Regulations The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is considering reopening a rule proposal on how it oversees crypto platforms to more explicitly include decentralized finance (DeFi). Commissioners will vote on the language during an open meeting on Friday.

U.S. SEC Moves Toward DeFi Oversight as It Reopens Proposed Regulations

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2023. Apr. 14. 14:00

U.S. SEC Moves Toward DeFi Oversight as It Reopens Proposed Regulations The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is considering reopening a rule proposal on how it oversees crypto platforms to more explicitly include decentralized finance (DeFi). Commissioners will vote on the language during an open meeting on Friday.

Bitcoin Miner Bitdeer Stock Slumps Nearly 30% at Trading Debut

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2023. Apr. 14. 13:45

Bitcoin Miner Bitdeer Stock Slumps Nearly 30% at Trading Debut The Singapore firm is one of the largest bitcoin miners in the world with 16.2 EH/s of hashrate.

How CoinDesk Will Use Generative AI Tools

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2023. Apr. 14. 13:30

How CoinDesk Will Use Generative AI Tools AI tools for generating content are changing the way we work – especially the media. Here are the rules of the road for CoinDesk.

Onramp Launches First Spot Bitcoin Trust With Multi-Party Custody

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2023. Apr. 14. 13:30

Onramp Launches First Spot Bitcoin Trust With Multi-Party Custody The company, based in Austin, Texas, says the new offering is the first bitcoin trust that takes advantage of Bitcoin’s multi-signature capability.

Onramp Launches Spot Bitcoin Trust With Multi-Party Custody

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2023. Apr. 14. 13:30

Onramp Launches Spot Bitcoin Trust With Multi-Party Custody The company, based in Austin, Texas, says the new offering is the first bitcoin trust that takes advantage of Bitcoin’s multi-signature capability.

Elon Musk Tweet Spurs 7% Aptos Price Surge

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2023. Apr. 14. 13:17

Elon Musk Tweet Spurs 7% Aptos Price Surge Aptos (APT) surged by 7.4% on Friday after Twitter CEO Elon Musk tweeted “AI APT OTT!” before deleting it one hour later.

Chia Network Submits Registration to U.S. SEC For Proposed IPO

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2023. Apr. 14. 13:13

Chia Network Submits Registration to U.S. SEC For Proposed IPO The size and price range for the offering has yet to be determined.

First Mover Americas: Ether Steals the Show, Alts Follow Suit

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2023. Apr. 14. 12:52

First Mover Americas: Ether Steals the Show, Alts Follow Suit The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for April 11, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

World's Most Influential Central Banks' Balance Sheets Look to Have Troughed

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2023. Apr. 14. 12:15

World's Most Influential Central Banks' Balance Sheets Look to Have Troughed The directional change suggests an end to the quantitative tightening that roiled cryptocurrencies last year.

HashKey Group to Debut Regulated Exchange in Second Quarter

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2023. Apr. 14. 12:09

HashKey Group to Debut Regulated Exchange in Second Quarter The exchange will be open to professional investors and the company is preparing to welcome retail users in "coming months."

Crypto Exchange Bitrue Drained of $23M in Hack of Ether, Shiba Inu, Other Tokens

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2023. Apr. 14. 10:56

Crypto Exchange Bitrue Drained of $23M in Hack of Ether, Shiba Inu, Other Tokens Bitrue said the affected wallet contained “less than 5%” of overall reserves.

TradFi Remains the Counterparty of Choice for Institutional Crypto Investors: Bank of America

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2023. Apr. 14. 10:44

TradFi Remains the Counterparty of Choice for Institutional Crypto Investors: Bank of America Crypto company collapses create a void in the ecosystem that trusted and experienced traditional finance firms may look to fill, the report said.

Ethereum Layer 2 Network zkSync Era Jumps to Nearly $250M in Locked Value

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2023. Apr. 14. 10:40

Ethereum Layer 2 Network zkSync Era Jumps to Nearly $250M in Locked Value More than 7 million transactions have been conducted on the network since launch, which can process 3.5 transactions per second, data shows.

Tokenization of Real-World Assets a Key Driver of Digital Asset Adoption: Bank of America

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2023. Apr. 14. 09:10

Tokenization of Real-World Assets a Key Driver of Digital Asset Adoption: Bank of America The tokenized gold market reached over $1 billion in value last month, the report said.

Ether Options Trading Volume Surpasses Bitcoin As Shanghai Upgrade Drives Demand for Bullish Bets

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2023. Apr. 14. 07:50

Ether Options Trading Volume Surpasses Bitcoin As Shanghai Upgrade Drives Demand for Bullish Bets Ether Options Trading Volume Surpasses Bitcoin As Shanghai Upgrade Drives Demand for Bullish Bets

Ether, Dogecoin Lead Crypto Market Bounce; Lido's Staked Ether Breaks Into Top Ten

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2023. Apr. 14. 07:16

Ether, Dogecoin Lead Crypto Market Bounce; Lido's Staked Ether Breaks Into Top Ten Shapella’s stable rollout likely drove positive sentiment to Ethereum staking-based protocols.

Developers Block Potential ‘Eight Figure’ Exploit Involving Cosmos-Based Ethermint

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2023. Apr. 14. 06:36

Developers Block Potential ‘Eight Figure’ Exploit Involving Cosmos-Based Ethermint Ethermint enables the use of Ethereum smart contracts within the Cosmo ecosystem and is employed by several chains, including Cronos, Kava, and Canto.

Developers Block Potential ‘Eight-Figure’ Exploit Involving Cosmos-Based Ethermint

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2023. Apr. 14. 06:36

Developers Block Potential ‘Eight-Figure’ Exploit Involving Cosmos-Based Ethermint Ethermint enables the use of Ethereum smart contracts within the Cosmo ecosystem and is employed by several chains, including Cronos, Kava, and Canto.

Yearn's Staked Ether Token yETH Gets Mixed Results on Govenance Poll

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2023. Apr. 14. 05:32

Yearn's Staked Ether Token yETH Gets Mixed Results on Govenance Poll The non-binding poll seeks to do a temperature check of sentiment toward launching yETH.

DeFi Protocol Balancer Experiences Budget Cuts, Headcount Slashes Ahead of Strategy Pivot

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2023. Apr. 14. 01:57

DeFi Protocol Balancer Experiences Budget Cuts, Headcount Slashes Ahead of Strategy Pivot The protocol’s service providers have let go of two front-end engineers as they focus on overhauling the platform’s brand.

DeFi Protocol Balancer Cuts Budget, Slashes Headcount Ahead of Strategy Pivot

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2023. Apr. 14. 01:57

DeFi Protocol Balancer Cuts Budget, Slashes Headcount Ahead of Strategy Pivot The protocol’s service providers have let go of two front-end engineers as they focus on overhauling the platform’s brand.

First Mover Asia: Ether Climbs Over $2.1K to Further Its Post Ethereum Shanghai Upgrade Surge

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2023. Apr. 14. 01:52

First Mover Asia: Ether Climbs Over $2.1K to Further Its Post Ethereum Shanghai Upgrade Surge Bitcoin has continued its more moderately-paced momentum, inching toward $31K. ALSO: CoinDesk columnist considers Shapella's immediate and potential long-term impact.

First Mover Asia: Ether Climbs Over $2.1K to Further Its Post-Ethereum Shanghai Upgrade Surge

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2023. Apr. 14. 01:52

First Mover Asia: Ether Climbs Over $2.1K to Further Its Post-Ethereum Shanghai Upgrade Surge Bitcoin has continued its more moderately-paced momentum, inching toward $31K. ALSO: CoinDesk columnist considers Shapella's immediate and potential long-term impact.

MonkeDAO Plans to Buy Rights to Popular Solana Monkey Business NFT Collection for $2M

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2023. Apr. 14. 01:50

MonkeDAO Plans to Buy Rights to Popular Solana Monkey Business NFT Collection for $2M MonkeDAO, a decentralized autonomous organization formed by fans of Solana Monkey Business, will purchase all intellectual property rights to the collection from its current owner HadesDAO.

Asia-Based Digital Asset Firm Hashkey Group Introduces Wealth Management Service

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2023. Apr. 14. 01:00

Asia-Based Digital Asset Firm Hashkey Group Introduces Wealth Management Service HashKey has also expanded its OTC service by expanding its liquidity coverage and its range of tokens in the spot market.

ROOK Investors Begin Swapping Tokens for $25M Crypto Treasury

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2023. Apr. 13. 23:17

ROOK Investors Begin Swapping Tokens for $25M Crypto Treasury Holders of the former governance token have 90 days to exchange their ROOK for USDC.

Ether’s Post-Shanghai Rally Knocks Bitcoin Dominance From 21-Month High

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2023. Apr. 13. 23:16

Ether’s Post-Shanghai Rally Knocks Bitcoin Dominance From 21-Month High ETH’s share of the total crypto market capitalization rose to a one-month high, according to TradingView data.

Sotheby's Relaunches Glitch Digital Art Sale After Representation Backlash

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2023. Apr. 13. 21:35

Sotheby's Relaunches Glitch Digital Art Sale After Representation Backlash The "Glitch: Beyond Binary" art sale is a reboot of last month's "Glitch-ism" auction and features a more diverse roster of artists.

The Future of Web3 Animation

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2023. Apr. 13. 20:26

The Future of Web3 Animation In a CoinDesk interview, Colin Brady, Chief Creative Officer at AMGI Studios, talks about how Web3 and AI will change movie-making, and why big studios fail to adopt new technologies.

Ether Jumps Above $2K a Day After Ethereum Shanghai Upgrade

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2023. Apr. 13. 20:18

Ether Jumps Above $2K a Day After Ethereum Shanghai Upgrade The token was up more than 5%. Institutional investors remain in wait-and-see mode, says one analyst.

Exploit Involving Aave and Yearn Helped Users Make Money

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2023. Apr. 13. 20:05

Exploit Involving Aave and Yearn Helped Users Make Money The exploiter paid back Aave users’ USDT debts on its V1 markets, making the total USDT borrowed stand at zero.

Bitcoin Miner Stocks Continue Torrid Run as $30K Level Holds

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2023. Apr. 13. 19:26

Bitcoin Miner Stocks Continue Torrid Run as $30K Level Holds Fresh economic data Thursday morning suggested slowing in both inflation and jobs growth.

Solana-Based NFT Collection Okay Bears Partners With (RED) to Fund Global Health Efforts

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2023. Apr. 13. 19:00

Solana-Based NFT Collection Okay Bears Partners With (RED) to Fund Global Health Efforts The PFP project will release (RED)-themed merchandise to raise funds for The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.

Ondo Finance Plans Yield-Generating Stablecoin Alternative For Institutional Investors

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2023. Apr. 13. 18:30

Ondo Finance Plans Yield-Generating Stablecoin Alternative For Institutional Investors The new stablecoin-like token, OMMF, will be backed by conventional money market funds and is available only to qualified purchasers and accredited investors. But retail investors can lend against the tokens via Ondo’s DeFi protocol Flux to indirectly access the yield.

Bitcoin Should Be Central to Regulation of Digital Assets

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2023. Apr. 13. 17:23

Bitcoin Should Be Central to Regulation of Digital Assets U.S. lawmakers should recognize the unique qualities of Bitcoin as they set out market structure for the crypto economy, says John Rizzo.

AI Will 'Accelerate' the Metaverse, Empower Creators: The Sandbox Co-Founder

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2023. Apr. 13. 17:15

AI Will 'Accelerate' the Metaverse, Empower Creators: The Sandbox Co-Founder Sebastien Borget says artificial intelligence will bring a greater volume of original content to metaverse platforms.

UN Cybercrime Treaty Could Lead to Sweeping Surveillance of Crypto Worldwide

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2023. Apr. 13. 17:12

UN Cybercrime Treaty Could Lead to Sweeping Surveillance of Crypto Worldwide The treaty’s current draft language would require crypto companies to implement intrusive mass surveillance systems, turning over financial information to governments automatically, say Marta Belcher and Kurt Opsahl of the Filecoin Foundation.

Solana’s Crypto-Ready ‘Saga’ Smartphone Goes on Sale May 8

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2023. Apr. 13. 17:00

Solana’s Crypto-Ready ‘Saga’ Smartphone Goes on Sale May 8 Solana's crypto smartphone, called Saga, represents a bet on mobile as the future of crypto adoption.

New 1099-DA Reporting Creates More Headaches for Taxpayers

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2023. Apr. 13. 16:59

New 1099-DA Reporting Creates More Headaches for Taxpayers You might think that new tax reporting rules for exchanges should mean less work for the taxpayer, but it’s the opposite, says CPA Kirk Phillips.

CoinDesk Indices Unveils Bitcoin Trend Indicator

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2023. Apr. 13. 16:14

CoinDesk Indices Unveils Bitcoin Trend Indicator The BTI is a daily signal that communicates the direction and strength of bitcoin's current price trend through a purpose-built algorithm.

Ethereum Unstaking Requests Pile Up After Shanghai Upgrade, Now at 2-Week Wait

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2023. Apr. 13. 16:14

Ethereum Unstaking Requests Pile Up After Shanghai Upgrade, Now at 2-Week Wait Validators looking to fully exit the chain could be looking at a wait of up to 14 days, to get their crypto back, according to Rated Network's explorer.

Bored Ape Yacht Club Floor Price Slides to Five-Month Low as Prominent Investor Dumps Holdings

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2023. Apr. 13. 16:02

Bored Ape Yacht Club Floor Price Slides to Five-Month Low as Prominent Investor Dumps Holdings The floor price of the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) collection has slumped to a five-month low of 55.59 ether (ETH), according to Cryptowatch data.

Financial Advisors’ Next Value Proposition: Preparation for a Digital Asset Future

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2023. Apr. 13. 15:45

Financial Advisors’ Next Value Proposition: Preparation for a Digital Asset Future New technologies have changed the role advisors play for their clients. Now that discounts platforms, apps and algorithms have increasingly replaced their function as brokers and stock pickers, offering education on how to navigate the emerging financial landscape will be key.

Mastercard Drops Free NFTs, Launches Web3 Music Accelerator

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2023. Apr. 13. 15:25

Mastercard Drops Free NFTs, Launches Web3 Music Accelerator The Mastercard Music Pass NFT allows musicians to access its Mastercard Artist Accelerator Program, giving artists tools and resources to bolster their Web3 music careers.

Financial Advisors’ Next Value Proposition: Preparation for a Digital Asset Future

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2023. Apr. 13. 15:00

Financial Advisors’ Next Value Proposition: Preparation for a Digital Asset Future New technologies have changed the role advisors play for their clients. Now that discounts platforms, apps and algorithms have increasingly replaced their function as brokers and stock pickers, offering education on how to navigate the emerging financial landscape will be key.

DeFi Exchange Uniswap Launches Uniswap Mobile Wallet

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2023. Apr. 13. 14:00

DeFi Exchange Uniswap Launches Uniswap Mobile Wallet The mobile wallet will allow users to buy crypto at a 2.55% fee and swap funds between various DeFi platforms.

DeFi Exchange Uniswap Launches Mobile Wallet

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2023. Apr. 13. 14:00

DeFi Exchange Uniswap Launches Mobile Wallet The mobile wallet will allow users to buy crypto at a 2.55% fee and swap funds between various DeFi platforms.

CoinDesk Indices Unveils Bitcoin Trend Indicator

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2023. Apr. 13. 13:00

CoinDesk Indices Unveils Bitcoin Trend Indicator The BTI is a daily signal that communicates the direction and strength of bitcoin's current price trend through a purpose-built algorithm.

London Stock Exchange Unit to Clear Bitcoin Index Futures, Options

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2023. Apr. 13. 12:54

London Stock Exchange Unit to Clear Bitcoin Index Futures, Options LCH said its partnership with trading venue GFO-X shows its commitment to the growing crypto asset class

London Stock Exchange Group Unit to Clear Bitcoin Index Futures, Options

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2023. Apr. 13. 12:54

London Stock Exchange Group Unit to Clear Bitcoin Index Futures, Options LCH said its partnership with trading venue GFO-X shows its commitment to the growing crypto asset class

As Justice is Sought for Do Kwon, South Korea’s Crypto Scene Emerges From Terra Luna’s Shadow

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2023. Apr. 13. 12:51

As Justice is Sought for Do Kwon, South Korea’s Crypto Scene Emerges From Terra Luna’s Shadow The collapse of Terra continues to reverberate in Do Kwon’s homeland, but there are signs of progress, CoinDesk’s Emily Parker reports.

As Justice Is Sought for Do Kwon, South Korea’s Crypto Scene Emerges From Terra’s Shadow

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2023. Apr. 13. 12:51

As Justice Is Sought for Do Kwon, South Korea’s Crypto Scene Emerges From Terra’s Shadow The collapse of Terra continues to reverberate in Do Kwon’s homeland, but there are signs of progress, CoinDesk’s Emily Parker reports.

First Mover Americas: Crypto Trading Comes to Twitter

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2023. Apr. 13. 12:36

First Mover Americas: Crypto Trading Comes to Twitter The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for April 11, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Dogecoin Surges 5.8% as Traders Anticipate Elon Musk's Next Move

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2023. Apr. 13. 10:39

Dogecoin Surges 5.8% as Traders Anticipate Elon Musk's Next Move Dogecoin has risen from Wednesday's low of $0.809 with a 5.89% move to the upside after Twitter struck a deal with EToro to offer crypto trading.

EU’s MiCA Vote Likely Delayed by One Day Without Further Changes

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2023. Apr. 13. 10:35

EU’s MiCA Vote Likely Delayed by One Day Without Further Changes The landmark crypto licensing framework and funds transfer rules will likely be rubber-stamped next week as last-minute upsets now seem unlikely.

Ether Nears $2K After Shanghai Upgrade, Outshines Bitcoin

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2023. Apr. 13. 10:04

Ether Nears $2K After Shanghai Upgrade, Outshines Bitcoin We are seeing a sell the rumor buy the fact redux, one observer said, explaining ether's post-Shanghai upgrade rally.

Ether Tops $2K After Shanghai Upgrade, Outshines Bitcoin

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2023. Apr. 13. 10:04

Ether Tops $2K After Shanghai Upgrade, Outshines Bitcoin We are seeing a sell the rumor buy the fact redux, one observer said, explaining ether's post-Shanghai upgrade rally.

EToro to Offer Crypto Trading Directly to Twitter Users

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2023. Apr. 13. 09:46

EToro to Offer Crypto Trading Directly to Twitter Users The new service will see the social investing firm provide Twitter users with real-time price for cryptocurrencies, stocks and other assets while directing them to the eToro platform to invest in them.

Solana Dog Token Darling Bonk Inu Releases BonkSwap DEX

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2023. Apr. 13. 09:14

Solana Dog Token Darling Bonk Inu Releases BonkSwap DEX Bonk Inu was one of the hottest Solana tokens earlier this year, leading a frenzied market at the time.

Zambia to Wrap Crypto Regulation Tests by June: Report

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2023. Apr. 13. 08:47

Zambia to Wrap Crypto Regulation Tests by June: Report The country is also exploring issuing a central bank digital currency.

Binance To Support Ether Staking Withdrawals From April 19

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2023. Apr. 13. 07:12

Binance To Support Ether Staking Withdrawals From April 19 Ethereum implemented the Shanghai upgrade early Thursday, opening withdrawals of more than 18 million ETH staked in the blockchain since late 2020.

Kraken Leads Ether Unstaking Parade, Makes up 62% of Exit Queue

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2023. Apr. 13. 07:04

Kraken Leads Ether Unstaking Parade, Makes up 62% of Exit Queue Kraken agreed to shut down its US crypto staking service in February as part of a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

High Hopes for EU’s MiCA Law With Final Vote Imminent

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2023. Apr. 13. 07:00

High Hopes for EU’s MiCA Law With Final Vote Imminent EU member nations are already jostling to hold the crypto crown as the bloc becomes the first major global jurisdiction to regulate the sector.

First Mover Asia: Major Cryptos Remain Unstirred by Inflation Data, Ethereum Shanghai Fork

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2023. Apr. 13. 01:14

First Mover Asia: Major Cryptos Remain Unstirred by Inflation Data, Ethereum Shanghai Fork ALSO: CoinDesk crypto markets analyst Glenn Williams writes that bitcoin whales recent moves may offer clues about BTC's path forward.

Ethereum Trades Flat After Ethereum Shanghai Upgrade

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2023. Apr. 12. 22:55

Ethereum Trades Flat After Ethereum Shanghai Upgrade Trading volume on ethereum trading pairs remained stable following the upgrade.

Ether Trades Flat After Ethereum Shanghai Upgrade

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2023. Apr. 12. 22:55

Ether Trades Flat After Ethereum Shanghai Upgrade Trading volume on ethereum trading pairs remained stable following the upgrade.

Ethereum’s Shanghai Upgrade Is Complete, Starting New Era of Staking Withdrawals

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2023. Apr. 12. 22:31

Ethereum’s Shanghai Upgrade Is Complete, Starting New Era of Staking Withdrawals The Shapella upgrade was triggered at 22:27 UTC and is processing withdrawal requests.

Adidas Releases Chapter 1 of Its ALTS Dynamic NFT Collection

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2023. Apr. 12. 22:27

Adidas Releases Chapter 1 of Its ALTS Dynamic NFT Collection Holders of Adidas' Into The Metaverse NFTs can burn their tokens to join the new dynamic NFT ecosystem.

FTX’s Bankruptcy Lawyers: ‘The Dumpster Fire Is Out’

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2023. Apr. 12. 20:20

FTX’s Bankruptcy Lawyers: ‘The Dumpster Fire Is Out’ Five months after the spectacular implosion of FTX, the Bahamas-based exchange’s new legal team has a message for both the U.S. bankruptcy court and creditors alike: “The situation has been stabilized and the dumpster fire is out.”

Blockchain Financial Services Firm Paxos Sets Withdrawal From Canada

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2023. Apr. 12. 19:38

Blockchain Financial Services Firm Paxos Sets Withdrawal From Canada Paxos, whose businesses include crypto brokerage and stablecoin issuance, is exiting the Canadian market, effective June 2, according to a posting on its website.

Top DeFi Insurer Paid Millions to Euler Hack Victims. Now, Nexus Mutual Wants Its Money Back

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2023. Apr. 12. 19:35

Top DeFi Insurer Paid Millions to Euler Hack Victims. Now, Nexus Mutual Wants Its Money Back Nexus Mutual is one of the biggest insurance platforms for DeFi deposits. Some crypto holders who lost money to Euler filed claims, only to get their money back. Now, Nexus wants its share back, too.

DeFi Insurer Nexus Mutual Demands $2M Refund From Euler Hack Claimants. One User Traded it Anyway

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2023. Apr. 12. 19:35

DeFi Insurer Nexus Mutual Demands $2M Refund From Euler Hack Claimants. One User Traded it Anyway Nexus Mutual is one of the biggest insurance platforms for DeFi deposits. Some crypto holders who lost money to Euler filed claims, only to get their money back. Now, Nexus wants its share back, too.

Ethereum Shanghai Upgrade Will Be a ‘Game Changer’ for ETH Token Holders, RockX CEO Says

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2023. Apr. 12. 18:38

Ethereum Shanghai Upgrade Will Be a ‘Game Changer’ for ETH Token Holders, RockX CEO Says The “Shapella” upgrade will be the first time the network has a long term market risk free yield curve, and with a growing prevalence in staking, it may help to establish benchmark interest rates for blockchain-based money markets,, Zhuling Chen, said.

New Privacy Blockchain Namada Proposes First Ever Shielded Airdrop to Zcash

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2023. Apr. 12. 18:31

New Privacy Blockchain Namada Proposes First Ever Shielded Airdrop to Zcash Namada is a layer 1 blockchain for multichain privacy, according to a release provided to CoinDesk.

New Privacy Blockchain Namada Proposes First-Ever Shielded Airdrop to Zcash

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2023. Apr. 12. 18:31

New Privacy Blockchain Namada Proposes First-Ever Shielded Airdrop to Zcash Namada is a layer 1 blockchain for multichain privacy, according to a release provided to CoinDesk.

Bitcoin Hovers Around $30K, Ether Holds Above $1.9K Ahead of Shapella Upgrade

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2023. Apr. 12. 18:19

Bitcoin Hovers Around $30K, Ether Holds Above $1.9K Ahead of Shapella Upgrade Investors are awaiting Ethereum’s upgrade, which is expected to go live late Wednesday.

Bitcoin Hovers Around $30K, Ether Holds Above $1.9K Ahead of Ethereum Shanghai Upgrade

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2023. Apr. 12. 18:19

Bitcoin Hovers Around $30K, Ether Holds Above $1.9K Ahead of Ethereum Shanghai Upgrade Investors are awaiting Ethereum’s upgrade, which is expected to go live late Wednesday.

Texas Senate Passes Bill to Limit Bitcoin Miners' Participation in Demand Response Programs

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2023. Apr. 12. 18:11

Texas Senate Passes Bill to Limit Bitcoin Miners' Participation in Demand Response Programs Bitcoin miners in Texas get paid in power credits to power off during times of peak demand.

Only a Tiny Amount of ETH Is Poised to Be Withdrawn After Ethereum Shanghai Upgrade, Nansen Says

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2023. Apr. 12. 17:44

Only a Tiny Amount of ETH Is Poised to Be Withdrawn After Ethereum Shanghai Upgrade, Nansen Says Ahead of the late-Wednesday change, also known as Shapella, less than 1% of previously staked ETH is in the queue waiting to be withdrawn.

Everything You Need to Know About Ethereum's Big Upgrade

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2023. Apr. 12. 17:13

Everything You Need to Know About Ethereum's Big Upgrade After the Shanghai and Capella updates go live, ETH stakers will finally be able to withdraw their tokens. So what does that mean?

Wisdom Tree, T. Rowe Among TradFi Firms to Test Avalanche's Blockchain Subnet

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2023. Apr. 12. 16:46

Wisdom Tree, T. Rowe Among TradFi Firms to Test Avalanche's Blockchain Subnet The Subnet will offer the companies opportunity to make trade execution and settlements more efficient.

Wisdom Tree, T. Rowe Price Among TradFi Firms to Test Avalanche's Blockchain Subnet

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2023. Apr. 12. 16:46

Wisdom Tree, T. Rowe Price Among TradFi Firms to Test Avalanche's Blockchain Subnet The Subnet will offer the companies opportunity to make trade execution and settlements more efficient.

Large Bitcoin Investor Sent $330M of BTC to Exchange Before Price Dropped Below $30K: Blockchain Data

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2023. Apr. 12. 16:12

Large Bitcoin Investor Sent $330M of BTC to Exchange Before Price Dropped Below $30K: Blockchain Data The bitcoin ‘whale’ was the 14th largest bitcoin holder until mid-March, controlling $1.2 billion in BTC, according to BitInfoCharts.

Large Bitcoin Investor Sent $330M in BTC to Bitfinex Exchange Before Price Dropped Below $30K: Blockchain Data

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2023. Apr. 12. 16:12

Large Bitcoin Investor Sent $330M in BTC to Bitfinex Exchange Before Price Dropped Below $30K: Blockchain Data The bitcoin ‘whale’ was the 14th largest bitcoin holder until mid-March, controlling $1.2 billion in BTC, according to BitInfoCharts.

Could Bitcoin Be the Greatest ESG Investment of All Time?

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2023. Apr. 12. 16:03

Could Bitcoin Be the Greatest ESG Investment of All Time? It stands to reason that bitcoin (BTC) could be one of the greatest ESG investments of all time. Not only has it generated outsized returns for investors (at the time of writing this, BTC is up 71% in 2023, 342% over the past three years and a whopping 44,404% over the past 10 years), it is having enormous positive impacts globally.

A Technical Analyst’s Take on Crypto

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2023. Apr. 12. 16:00

A Technical Analyst’s Take on Crypto TA is a graphical representation of investor behavior, with certain patterns and indicators providing a clue about what’s coming next. It has an important place in the three-legged stool of fundamental, technical and quantitative analysis.

Alameda to Be Repaid $53M Deltec Loan, Delaware Bankruptcy Court Says

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2023. Apr. 12. 15:55

Alameda to Be Repaid $53M Deltec Loan, Delaware Bankruptcy Court Says The 2021 payment to Deltec International was originally approved by FTX's Ryan Salame.

Alameda to Be Repaid $53M Deltec Loan, Delaware Bankruptcy Court Rules

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2023. Apr. 12. 15:55

Alameda to Be Repaid $53M Deltec Loan, Delaware Bankruptcy Court Rules The 2021 payment to Deltec International was originally approved by FTX's Ryan Salame.

Reddit Keeps Upvoting NFTs, Drops Third-Generation Collection

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2023. Apr. 12. 15:45

Reddit Keeps Upvoting NFTs, Drops Third-Generation Collection According to data from Dune Analytics, the Polygon-based NFT collection has 7.4 million unique holders.

LIVE BLOG: Ethereum's Shanghai Upgrade

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2023. Apr. 12. 15:42

LIVE BLOG: Ethereum's Shanghai Upgrade CoinDesk reporters and editors chronicle the first-ever activation of withdrawals from the Ethereum staking mechanism, set for Wednesday at 6:27 p.m. ET ( Developers refer to the upgrade as "Shapella" since it includes the "Capella" changes to the blockchain's consensus layer as well as "Shanghai" on the execution layer.

Euler Finance Lets Users Redeem Recovered Funds Following $200M Theft

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2023. Apr. 12. 15:12

Euler Finance Lets Users Redeem Recovered Funds Following $200M Theft Less than a month later after the decentralized crypto lending platform was exploited for roughly $200 million, Euler Finance has for the first time since the exploit allowed users to claim their capital.

Argentina’s National Securities Commission Approves Bitcoin Futures

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2023. Apr. 12. 15:12

Argentina’s National Securities Commission Approves Bitcoin Futures The agency authorized the regulation of a futures contract based on a bitcoin index of Matba Rofex, an Argentinian stock exchange.

First Mover Americas: Ether's Shanghai Rumble

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2023. Apr. 12. 15:03

First Mover Americas: Ether's Shanghai Rumble The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for April 11, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Stablecoins Need to Be Regulated Like Commercial Bank Money, Bank of England's Andrew Bailey Says

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2023. Apr. 12. 15:03

Stablecoins Need to Be Regulated Like Commercial Bank Money, Bank of England's Andrew Bailey Says The central bank governor also said regulators can't rule out central bank digital currencies.

Warren Buffett Calls Bitcoin a 'Gambling Token'

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2023. Apr. 12. 14:27

Warren Buffett Calls Bitcoin a 'Gambling Token' Berkshire Hathaway's chairman and CEO said bitcoin "doesn't have any intrinsic value ... but that doesn't stop people from wanting to play the roulette wheel."

Companies Behind Azuki NFTs and LINE FRIENDS Characters Join Forces For Web3 Expansion

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2023. Apr. 12. 14:00

Companies Behind Azuki NFTs and LINE FRIENDS Characters Join Forces For Web3 Expansion Chiru Labs, the Web3 startup behind NFT projects Azuki and BEANZ, is partnering with IPX, the firm known for the colorful LINE FRIENDS characters that originally began as stickers for the LINE messaging app.

FTX Free to Explore Sale of Europe Arm, Swiss Court Decides

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2023. Apr. 12. 13:06

FTX Free to Explore Sale of Europe Arm, Swiss Court Decides The firm said FTX Europe AG, the holding company of its European business, filed a petition for a Swiss moratorium proceeding, which was granted on Tuesday.

The AI 'Pause' Proposal Is Deceptive and Alarmingly Hazardous

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2023. Apr. 12. 12:45

The AI 'Pause' Proposal Is Deceptive and Alarmingly Hazardous It's wrong for a handful of billionaires to decide what's good and safe for the world – even well-intentioned AI leaders. Absolute power corrupts absolutely.

U.S. CPI Inflation Rises 0.1% in March, Slower Than Forecasts for 0.2%

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2023. Apr. 12. 12:40

U.S. CPI Inflation Rises 0.1% in March, Slower Than Forecasts for 0.2% Bitcoin rose/fell to $XX,XXX in the minutes following the report.

Ether-Bitcoin Ratio Likely to See Deeper Decline After Shapella Upgrade: QCP Capital

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2023. Apr. 12. 12:28

Ether-Bitcoin Ratio Likely to See Deeper Decline After Shapella Upgrade: QCP Capital Ether has underperformed bitcoin in the lead up to the Shapella upgrade, resulting in a 13.7% year-to-date decline in the ETH/BTC ratio.

Crypto Analysts Split on Ether Market Trends After Ethereum’s Shanghai Upgrade

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2023. Apr. 12. 11:11

Crypto Analysts Split on Ether Market Trends After Ethereum’s Shanghai Upgrade Their thinking is contrary to other market observers, who believe a mass-sell-off following the “hard fork” will send prices downward.

Glassnode Estimates $300M Ether May be Sold After Shanghai Upgrade

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2023. Apr. 12. 11:06

Glassnode Estimates $300M Ether May be Sold After Shanghai Upgrade Two major Ethereum network upgrades that are expected to occur simultaneously on April 12 will allow investors to withdraw their ether staked on the Ethereum blockchain.

As Bitcoin Open Interest Surges to Highest Level Since FTX Crash Trading Firm Sees Bullish Signs

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2023. Apr. 12. 11:04

As Bitcoin Open Interest Surges to Highest Level Since FTX Crash Trading Firm Sees Bullish Signs Bitcoin open interest across crypto derivative exchanges has surged to $10 billion, a five-month high after leveraged subsided in the wake of FTX's collapse in November.

Trading Firm Sees Bullish Signs as Bitcoin Open Interest Surges to Highest Level Since FTX Crash

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2023. Apr. 12. 11:04

Trading Firm Sees Bullish Signs as Bitcoin Open Interest Surges to Highest Level Since FTX Crash Bitcoin open interest across crypto derivative exchanges has surged to $10 billion, a five-month high after leveraged subsided in the wake of FTX's collapse in November.

Ethereum's Shanghai Upgrade on Deck; Developers, Traders Aflutter With Anticipation

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2023. Apr. 12. 11:00

Ethereum's Shanghai Upgrade on Deck; Developers, Traders Aflutter With Anticipation Developers and crypto market analysts are getting in their final words before staked ETH withdrawals are activated.

Here is What Analysts Are Saying About the Ethereum Blockchain’s Shanghai Upgrade

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2023. Apr. 12. 09:58

Here is What Analysts Are Saying About the Ethereum Blockchain’s Shanghai Upgrade Analysts differ on the amount of ether (ETH) selling pressure that could result from the Ethereum blockchain’s Shanghai upgrade, scheduled for later today. The Shanghai upgrade (aka Shapella), will enable validators to withdraw staked ether and rewards that have been locked up.

Here is What Institutions Are Saying About Ethereum's Shanghai Upgrade

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2023. Apr. 12. 09:58

Here is What Institutions Are Saying About Ethereum's Shanghai Upgrade Analysts differ on the amount of ether (ETH) selling pressure that could result from the Ethereum blockchain’s Shanghai upgrade, scheduled for later today. The Shanghai upgrade (aka Shapella), will enable validators to withdraw staked ether and rewards that have been locked up.

China's 'Credit Impulse' Is Picking Up. Here's Why It Matters to Bitcoin

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2023. Apr. 12. 09:08

China's 'Credit Impulse' Is Picking Up. Here's Why It Matters to Bitcoin Previous instances of renewed upticks in China's credit impulse portended major bullish trends in bitcoin.

U.S. Banking Crisis May be Vindication for Crypto Ecosystem: JPMorgan

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2023. Apr. 12. 09:04

U.S. Banking Crisis May be Vindication for Crypto Ecosystem: JPMorgan Bitcoin rallied in tandem with gold as they are both viewed as hedges to a catastrophic scenario, the report said.

EU-Funded Report Calls for Crypto ID Checks, Police Training to Combat Darknet Markets

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2023. Apr. 12. 08:48

EU-Funded Report Calls for Crypto ID Checks, Police Training to Combat Darknet Markets Law enforcement can learn how to track illicit activity, but outright crypto bans aren’t effective, a report commissioned by the EU's monitoring body for drugs concluded.

FTX Will Receive All of Ren Protocol's Pegged Assets, Including Bitcoin and Dogecoin

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2023. Apr. 12. 07:08

FTX Will Receive All of Ren Protocol's Pegged Assets, Including Bitcoin and Dogecoin FTX’s sister company Alameda Research had previously acquired Ren to provide long-term funding before shutting down.

Ethereum’s Shanghai Upgrade Only a Small Step Forward: Bank of America

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2023. Apr. 12. 06:48

Ethereum’s Shanghai Upgrade Only a Small Step Forward: Bank of America The blockchain’s likely inability to increase throughput in the short term and increasing competition from alternative networks will constrain its adoption and usage, the report said.

G-7 Will Focus on Helping Developing Nations Introduce CBDCs

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2023. Apr. 12. 06:34

G-7 Will Focus on Helping Developing Nations Introduce CBDCs The Group of Seven (G-7) advanced nations will prioritize considering how it can better help developing countries introduce their central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).

Bitcoin Slips Under $30K, Ether Staking Tokens Take a Beating Ahead of Shapella Upgrade

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2023. Apr. 12. 06:21

Bitcoin Slips Under $30K, Ether Staking Tokens Take a Beating Ahead of Shapella Upgrade Traders are likely taking profits ahead of Wednesday’s CPI report and Ethereum’s Shapella upgrade.

Hong Kong Regulator Says DeFi Projects Could Face Regulatory Requirements

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2023. Apr. 12. 05:52

Hong Kong Regulator Says DeFi Projects Could Face Regulatory Requirements If DeFi activity falls within the scope of the Securities and Futures Ordinance, it will be subject to the same regulatory requirements as traditional financial activity, says SFC official.

Tron’s TRX Down 6% as Binance.US Delists Token

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2023. Apr. 12. 03:08

Tron’s TRX Down 6% as Binance.US Delists Token Binance.US says a variety of factors can lead to de-listing, including regulatory standing in the United States and unethical behavior.

Tron’s TRX Drops 6% as Binance.US Delists the Token

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2023. Apr. 12. 03:08

Tron’s TRX Drops 6% as Binance.US Delists the Token Binance.US says a variety of factors can lead to de-listing, including regulatory standing in the U.S. and unethical behavior.

First Mover Asia: Does Bitcoin at $30K Really Matter?

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2023. Apr. 12. 01:43

First Mover Asia: Does Bitcoin at $30K Really Matter? ALSO: Crypto exchange Bitget's $100 million fund targeting Web3 comes as Hong Kong eases crypto regulations and a number of East Asian countries have been promoting crypto.

Metalpha Launches Grayscale-Based Digital Asset Fund

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2023. Apr. 12. 01:00

Metalpha Launches Grayscale-Based Digital Asset Fund Metalpha’s Hong Kong-licensed fund will give investors exposure to Grayscale’s products, but also allow for withdrawals which is something currently missing for U.S. investors.

World Regulators Are Looking at DeFi

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2023. Apr. 11. 23:02

World Regulators Are Looking at DeFi Decentralized finance (DeFi) is entering regulators’ crosshairs, but they don’t seem to be intent on taking it out – yet anyway. Instead a pair of reports from U.S. and French authorities seem more focused on understanding what sort of risks DeFi might pose to both users and the broader financial world, and whether there are ways to mitigate these risks while still allowing their operation.

Bitcoin Holds Firm Above $30K, Ether Hovers Near $1.9K Ahead of CPI, Shapella Upgrade

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2023. Apr. 11. 22:00

Bitcoin Holds Firm Above $30K, Ether Hovers Near $1.9K Ahead of CPI, Shapella Upgrade Investors will be eyeing Wednesday’s U.S. Consumer Price Index for the latest reading on inflation and the Shanghai “hard fork.”

Sen. Warren, Rep. AOC Ask Circle, BlockFi Why They Banked at SVB

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2023. Apr. 11. 21:54

Sen. Warren, Rep. AOC Ask Circle, BlockFi Why They Banked at SVB Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York) want to know why crypto companies, like bankrupt crypto lender BlockFi and stablecoin issuer Circle, banked at now-collapsed Silicon Valley Bank.

Gaming Tech Company Razer Introduces Web3 Venture Fund

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2023. Apr. 11. 21:48

Gaming Tech Company Razer Introduces Web3 Venture Fund The fund, called zVentures Web3 Incubator, will leverage its expertise to grow early-stage projects building blockchain-based gaming infrastructure.

Ethereum’s Shanghai Upgrade: Here’s Our Guide to Watch Parties, Blockchain Tools

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2023. Apr. 11. 21:17

Ethereum’s Shanghai Upgrade: Here’s Our Guide to Watch Parties, Blockchain Tools Various factions of the Ethereum community are planning watch parties to witness the first-ever withdrawals of staked ether, with the blockchain's Shanghai upgrade (aka "Shapella") set for Wednesday at 22:27 coordinated universal time (6:27 p.m. ET).

Diana Biggs: Building Early-Stage Ventures in Web3

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2023. Apr. 11. 20:51

Diana Biggs: Building Early-Stage Ventures in Web3 Now a partner at venture fund 1kx, Biggs is a nine-year crypto veteran. She's bullish on early-stage companies and.a speaker at our Consensus festival.

Crypto Miner Core Scientific Appoints a New President

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2023. Apr. 11. 20:08

Crypto Miner Core Scientific Appoints a New President Crypto hosting and mining company Core Scientific (CORZ) has appointed crypto veteran Adam Sullivan as its new president, a court filing shows.

El Salvador Grants First Digital Asset License to Bitfinex

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2023. Apr. 11. 19:38

El Salvador Grants First Digital Asset License to Bitfinex Tokenized shares and yield-bearing assets are potential products that could be launched under the new regulatory framework approved by the Central American country.

Riot Platforms and Marathon Digital Lead Crypto Stock Gains as Bitcoin Settles in Above $30K

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2023. Apr. 11. 17:29

Riot Platforms and Marathon Digital Lead Crypto Stock Gains as Bitcoin Settles in Above $30K Bitcoin on Monday evening pushed through $30,000 for the first time since June 2022.

Riot Platforms and Marathon Digital Lead Crypto Stock Gains as Bitcoin Stays Above $30K

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2023. Apr. 11. 17:29

Riot Platforms and Marathon Digital Lead Crypto Stock Gains as Bitcoin Stays Above $30K Bitcoin on Monday evening pushed through $30,000 for the first time since June 2022.

Former Bitcoin Core Developer Says NFT Market Is ‘Pleasantly Down to Earth’ Again

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2023. Apr. 11. 17:06

Former Bitcoin Core Developer Says NFT Market Is ‘Pleasantly Down to Earth’ Again Jeff Garzik says now that the crypto asset sector has weathered through the hype, higher quality projects are likely to continue developing.

France Publishes Metaverse Consultation, Seeking Alternative to Dominance by Web Giants

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2023. Apr. 11. 16:34

France Publishes Metaverse Consultation, Seeking Alternative to Dominance by Web Giants The economy ministry is interested in the virtual worlds' impact on privacy, health and the environment

What’s Next After Ethereum’s Shanghai Upgrade?

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2023. Apr. 11. 16:07

What’s Next After Ethereum’s Shanghai Upgrade? Ethereum is expected to address the implementation of proto-danksharding in the months after Wednesday's Shanghai upgrade (also referred to as "Shapella"), as well as other mechanisms that will make the blockchain more scalable. Last year saw the Merge. Now comes the Verge, Purge and Scourge.

Lending Platform Maple Prepares New U.S. Treasury Pool; MPL Token Rises 23%

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2023. Apr. 11. 15:55

Lending Platform Maple Prepares New U.S. Treasury Pool; MPL Token Rises 23% Maple’s new pool will allow accredited investors, corporate treasuries based outside of the U.S. to invest in U.S. treasury bonds on-chain, CEO Sid Powell said in a community call.

Wyoming Defends ‘Legitimacy’ of Its Crypto Charter Framework in Custodia Lawsuit

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2023. Apr. 11. 15:51

Wyoming Defends ‘Legitimacy’ of Its Crypto Charter Framework in Custodia Lawsuit The state of Wyoming is taking umbrage at the Federal Reserve Board’s insinuations that its regulatory framework for special purpose depository institutions (SPDIs) – state-chartered banks that can handle digital assets – are not up to snuff.

Stablecoin Issuers, Conglomerates Targeted by IMF After Crypto's 'Rough Year'

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2023. Apr. 11. 14:30

Stablecoin Issuers, Conglomerates Targeted by IMF After Crypto's 'Rough Year' FTX and collapses like Signature, Silvergate and Silicon Valley Bank show need for stronger consumer protection, governance norms, the International Monetary Fund said in its Global Financial Stability Report

Cardano Developer IOG Releases Lace Wallet, Boosting ADA Ecosystem

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2023. Apr. 11. 14:10

Cardano Developer IOG Releases Lace Wallet, Boosting ADA Ecosystem Users can stake ada tokens directly from Lace to contribute to the security of the Cardano network and receive rewards for their participation.

Information Protocol RSS3 Raises $10M via Token Sale to DWF Labs

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2023. Apr. 11. 14:00

Information Protocol RSS3 Raises $10M via Token Sale to DWF Labs RSS3 recently unveiled RSS3 AIOP, an AI training environment providing Web3 information to the likes of ChatGPT.

Sei Labs Raises $30M for Trading-Focused Layer 1 Blockchain

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2023. Apr. 11. 13:29

Sei Labs Raises $30M for Trading-Focused Layer 1 Blockchain Investors in the two strategic rounds included Jump Crypto, Distributed Global and Multicoin Capital.

CleanSpark Buys $144.9M of Bitcoin Mining Rigs to Double Its Hashrate

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2023. Apr. 11. 13:00

CleanSpark Buys $144.9M of Bitcoin Mining Rigs to Double Its Hashrate The brand new Bitmain Antminer S19 XPs miners will be delivered by September.

A16z Sees Web3 Strength in Second ‘State of Crypto’ Report

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2023. Apr. 11. 13:00

A16z Sees Web3 Strength in Second ‘State of Crypto’ Report The venture capital giant sees bear markets as a time for builders, particularly blockchain infrastructure projects.

Bankruptcy Trading Platform Xclaim Closes $7M Round as It Adds Crypto Focus

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2023. Apr. 11. 13:00

Bankruptcy Trading Platform Xclaim Closes $7M Round as It Adds Crypto Focus Founder and CEO Matthew Sedigh says trading volumes have surpassed $200 million since Xclaim started operations in 2018.

A16z Highlights Web3 Strength in Its Second ‘State of Crypto’ Report

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2023. Apr. 11. 13:00

A16z Highlights Web3 Strength in Its Second ‘State of Crypto’ Report The venture capital giant sees bear markets as a time for builders, particularly blockchain infrastructure projects.

SEC Is Adding Attorneys to Crypto Enforcement Unit

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2023. Apr. 11. 12:53

SEC Is Adding Attorneys to Crypto Enforcement Unit The Securities and Exchange Commission said in March that it was planning to add additional staff to the unit.

Employees of South Korean Crypto Exchange Coinone Arrested: Report

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2023. Apr. 11. 12:24

Employees of South Korean Crypto Exchange Coinone Arrested: Report Seoul Southern District Court Chief Judge Kim Ji-Sook issued a warrant for the arrests on Monday, saying "There is concern about escaping."

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Soars Past $30K

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2023. Apr. 11. 12:10

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Soars Past $30K The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for April 11, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

XRP's Four-Week Rally Was Led by Retail Investors: Kaiko

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2023. Apr. 11. 11:41

XRP's Four-Week Rally Was Led by Retail Investors: Kaiko Retail or non-professional investors powered XRP higher in recent weeks as large investors sold into the rally.

XRP's 4-Week Rally Was Led by Retail Investors: Kaiko

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2023. Apr. 11. 11:41

XRP's 4-Week Rally Was Led by Retail Investors: Kaiko Retail or non-professional investors powered XRP higher in recent weeks as large investors sold into the rally.

DeFi Could Be Forced to Incorporate and Certify, French Central Bank Says

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2023. Apr. 11. 10:47

DeFi Could Be Forced to Incorporate and Certify, French Central Bank Says Regulators are seeking to extend EU laws to cover more diffuse and decentralized structures.

Shiba Inu's Metaverse Will Partially Open by 2023-End, Developers Say

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2023. Apr. 11. 10:40

Shiba Inu's Metaverse Will Partially Open by 2023-End, Developers Say The metaverse is unlikely to be fully completed on release as it will be an “ongoing project,” developers said.

Shiba Inu's Metaverse Will Partially Open by End of 2023, Developers Say

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2023. Apr. 11. 10:40

Shiba Inu's Metaverse Will Partially Open by End of 2023, Developers Say The metaverse is unlikely to be fully completed on release as it will be an “ongoing project,” developers said.

Montenegro's Central Bank to Develop CBDC Pilot With Ripple

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2023. Apr. 11. 09:46

Montenegro's Central Bank to Develop CBDC Pilot With Ripple The pilot will see the central bank identify the practical application of a national stablecoin and come up with a design to simulate its circulation.

Montenegro's Central Bank to Test CBDC With Ripple

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2023. Apr. 11. 09:46

Montenegro's Central Bank to Test CBDC With Ripple The pilot will see the central bank identify the practical application of a national stablecoin and come up with a design to simulate its circulation.

Bitcoin, Not Ether, Builds Crypto Market Dominance Ahead of Ethereum's Shanghai Upgrade

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2023. Apr. 11. 09:18

Bitcoin, Not Ether, Builds Crypto Market Dominance Ahead of Ethereum's Shanghai Upgrade Bitcoin's dominance rate, or share of the total crypto market, has risen to its highest in almost two years while ether's stagnates.

Aptos Bumps Ahead of $50M Token Unlock Which May Add Selling Pressure

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2023. Apr. 11. 07:06

Aptos Bumps Ahead of $50M Token Unlock Which May Add Selling Pressure In a planned move, around 0.5% of the total token supply will be unlocked on Wednesday.

Aptos Jumps 8% Ahead of $50M Token Unlock

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2023. Apr. 11. 07:06

Aptos Jumps 8% Ahead of $50M Token Unlock In a planned move, around 0.5% of the total token supply will be unlocked on Wednesday.

Bitcoin Shorts Take on 87% of Futures Liquidations as BTC Crosses $30K

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2023. Apr. 11. 06:17

Bitcoin Shorts Take on 87% of Futures Liquidations as BTC Crosses $30K Over $145 million in shorts against bitcoin prices were liquidated since early Asian morning hours on Tuesday.

Bitcoin Price Ticker Goes Live on China’s Douyin App

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2023. Apr. 11. 06:15

Bitcoin Price Ticker Goes Live on China’s Douyin App Beijing allowing bitcoin's price to be displayed on one of the country's largest social network platforms shows a growing acceptance of the asset class within the country.

China’s Douyin App Takes Down Bitcoin Price Ticker Hours After it Went Live

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2023. Apr. 11. 06:15

China’s Douyin App Takes Down Bitcoin Price Ticker Hours After it Went Live Bitcoin prices showing up on Douyin seemed to be an indication that Beijing is warming up to crypto, however the ticker being taken down immediately afterwards seems to suggest otherwise.

First Mover Asia: Arthur Hayes Sees a 'Balkanization of Finance' Coming Soon as Crypto Rallies

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2023. Apr. 11. 03:39

First Mover Asia: Arthur Hayes Sees a 'Balkanization of Finance' Coming Soon as Crypto Rallies ALSO: Sam Reynolds writes that former BitMex CEO Arthur Hayes foresees the balkanization of finance and bitcoin rallying because the current global banking system "is bankrupt." Bitcoin is on the rise.

Bitcoin Approaches $30K, Reaching Highest Price Since June

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2023. Apr. 10. 21:56

Bitcoin Approaches $30K, Reaching Highest Price Since June The roots of an hour-long surge were difficult to pinpoint, according to one analyst, but investors have recently been more optimistic about the crypto’s prospects following last month’s banking crisis.

NFT Collective Proof Launches New Moonbirds Collection With Beeple, Other Artists

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2023. Apr. 10. 21:11

NFT Collective Proof Launches New Moonbirds Collection With Beeple, Other Artists The "Moonbirds: Diamond Exhibition" collection is available exclusively to holders that reached "Diamond Nest" status by staking their NFTs.

Crypto-Related Stocks Surge as Bitcoin Price Hits Highest Point Since June 2022

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2023. Apr. 10. 19:37

Crypto-Related Stocks Surge as Bitcoin Price Hits Highest Point Since June 2022 The bitcoin miners are posting the largest percentage gains on Monday.

Winklevoss Twins Lent Their Crypto Platform Gemini $100M: Bloomberg

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2023. Apr. 10. 19:32

Winklevoss Twins Lent Their Crypto Platform Gemini $100M: Bloomberg The brothers had tried to get outside investment, Bloomberg said.

Etherscan Reconfigures Blockchain Explorer Settings to Filter Out Potential Scams

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2023. Apr. 10. 18:58

Etherscan Reconfigures Blockchain Explorer Settings to Filter Out Potential Scams Zero-token value transfers will no longer be visible by default as a way of preventing “address poisoning” hacks.

ROOK Token Surges Ahead of $50M Treasury Split Between Community and MEV Tech Builders

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2023. Apr. 10. 17:51

ROOK Token Surges Ahead of $50M Treasury Split Between Community and MEV Tech Builders The MEV project Rook is hurtling toward major changes following an effort to split the token from the DAO.

Ether Capital CEO: Shanghai Upgrade Likely to Be a 'Non-Event' on ETH's Price

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2023. Apr. 10. 16:23

Ether Capital CEO: Shanghai Upgrade Likely to Be a 'Non-Event' on ETH's Price The upgrade may not shift the second largest cryptocurrency’s price immediately, but it may in time unlock a new group of investors, Brian Mosoff, said.

Ether Capital CEO: Shanghai Upgrade Likely to Be 'Nonevent' on ETH's Price

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2023. Apr. 10. 16:23

Ether Capital CEO: Shanghai Upgrade Likely to Be 'Nonevent' on ETH's Price The upgrade may not shift the second largest cryptocurrency’s price immediately, but it may in time unlock a new group of investors, Brian Mosoff, said.

Sybil Millionaires: How Airdrop Hunters Trick Projects and Snatch Fortunes

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2023. Apr. 10. 16:23

Sybil Millionaires: How Airdrop Hunters Trick Projects and Snatch Fortunes They maintain multiple accounts for the same project, stay undetectable and maximize profits from airdrops like those of Arbitrum, Aptos, Sui and others. Special report by Anna Baydakova.

Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary Declares Now Is the 'Right Time' for Web3 Adoption

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2023. Apr. 10. 16:21

Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary Declares Now Is the 'Right Time' for Web3 Adoption Finance chief Paul Chan said in a blog post that despite recent volatility in crypto, now is the time to push forward Web3 technologies.

Euler Finance Community Weighs Plan to Return Money Recovered From $200M Hack

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2023. Apr. 10. 16:09

Euler Finance Community Weighs Plan to Return Money Recovered From $200M Hack The goal of the proposal is to let Euler users redeem their funds as soon as possible.

Sushi DEX Recovers 100 Ether After Millions Lost on Weekend Exploit

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2023. Apr. 10. 13:11

Sushi DEX Recovers 100 Ether After Millions Lost on Weekend Exploit ‘White hat’ hackers are working to recover more of the stolen funds as of Monday.

First Mover Americas: Ether Options Tilting Bearish

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2023. Apr. 10. 12:15

First Mover Americas: Ether Options Tilting Bearish The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for April 10, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

S. Korean Crypto Exchange Gdac Hacked for Nearly $13M

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2023. Apr. 10. 11:45

S. Korean Crypto Exchange Gdac Hacked for Nearly $13M The exchange said on Sunday hackers transferred the crypto assets from a hot wallet to an unidentified wallet.

Bitcoin Faces Low Risk of 'Liquidations-Induced' Price Volatility After 70% Surge

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2023. Apr. 10. 08:16

Bitcoin Faces Low Risk of 'Liquidations-Induced' Price Volatility After 70% Surge Liquidations refer to the forced closure of bullish long and bearish short positions in leveraged perpetual futures markets and often exacerbate price moves.

Crypto Exchange BitGet Starts $100M Asia-Focused Web3 Fund

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2023. Apr. 10. 05:44

Crypto Exchange BitGet Starts $100M Asia-Focused Web3 Fund BitGet started its fund as more crypto projects seek non-U.S. jurisdictions.

First Mover Asia: Is a ‘Sharp Move’ Around the Corner for Bitcoin and Ether?

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2023. Apr. 10. 00:50

First Mover Asia: Is a ‘Sharp Move’ Around the Corner for Bitcoin and Ether? BTC Edges Up. ALSO: CoinDesk Chief Content Officer ties the recent political and regulatory backlash toward the crypto industry to the alleged misdeeds of disgraced FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried. Will the current climate drive digital asset innovation and leadership away from the U.S.?

Former FTX US President Reportedly Quit After ‘Protracted Disagreement’ With Bankman-Fried

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2023. Apr. 09. 23:19

Former FTX US President Reportedly Quit After ‘Protracted Disagreement’ With Bankman-Fried A new report from the failed crypto exchange FTX’s current leadership says that former FTX US President Brett Harrison resigned last September partly because of a “protracted disagreement” with CEO Sam Bankman-Fried and members of his inner circle.

Bank of England Targets 30-Strong Team for Digital Currency: Report

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2023. Apr. 09. 12:34

Bank of England Targets 30-Strong Team for Digital Currency: Report Among the positions available: Digital Pound Security Architect and Digital Pound Solutions Architect.

Bank of England Targets 30-Strong Team for Digital Currency: Report

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2023. Apr. 09. 12:34

Bank of England Targets 30-Strong Team for  Digital Currency: Report Among the positions available: Digital Pound Security Architect and Digital Pound Solutions Architect.

Sushi DEX Approval Contract Exploited For $3.3M

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2023. Apr. 09. 06:02

Sushi DEX Approval Contract Exploited For $3.3M Developers asked users to revoke contracts as a security measure early Sunday.

Drugs, Erratic Dismissals and Feuding Founders: Behind Bitcoin Marketplace Paxful’s Unraveling

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2023. Apr. 08. 20:03

Drugs, Erratic Dismissals and Feuding Founders: Behind Bitcoin Marketplace Paxful’s Unraveling Founded in 2015, Paxful became one of the most popular places to buy bitcoin in Africa and other emerging markets, with more than 200 employees. Behind the scenes, staff took paid trips to music festivals, bosses fought, dismissals reportedly occurred on a whim and the smell of cannabis permeated the office.

Bitcoin Miner Sphere 3D Sues Partner Gryphon Digital

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2023. Apr. 07. 22:15

Bitcoin Miner Sphere 3D Sues Partner Gryphon Digital Gryphon sent $500,000 of Sphere 3D's bitcoin to an address pretending to be its CFO.

Arbitrum-Based Camelot Crypto Exchange to Deploy V2 Upgrade Saturday

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2023. Apr. 07. 18:30

Arbitrum-Based Camelot Crypto Exchange to Deploy V2 Upgrade Saturday The v2 upgrade will include a new concentrated liquidity automated market maker aimed at making trading for the Camelot ecosystem more efficient.

Crypto Derivatives Exchange dYdX Ices Canadian Market

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2023. Apr. 07. 18:24

Crypto Derivatives Exchange dYdX Ices Canadian Market The dYdX token, currently trading for $2.45 has slid over 5.4% in the last 24 hours.

OpenSea Goes Pro, Ralph Lauren Takes Crypto

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2023. Apr. 07. 16:05

OpenSea Goes Pro, Ralph Lauren Takes Crypto Plus, investments in blockchain games and metaverse projects totaled $739 million for the quarter.

Thanks Sam! How FTX Led to World’s Worst Crypto Policy

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2023. Apr. 07. 15:00

Thanks Sam! How FTX Led to World’s Worst Crypto Policy Washington’s “war in crypto” continues to occupy minds in the crypto industry. This week, CoinDesk Chief Content Officer Michael Casey tackles the apparent rise in hostility from U.S. regulators from a different angle: revenge.

U.S. Adds 236K Jobs in March Versus Forecasts for 239K

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2023. Apr. 07. 12:38

U.S. Adds 236K Jobs in March Versus Forecasts for 239K Bitcoin rose/fell to $XX,XXX in the minutes following the report.

Do Kwon's Millions Are Not in South Korea, Prosecutors Say: Report

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2023. Apr. 07. 11:16

Do Kwon's Millions Are Not in South Korea, Prosecutors Say: Report South Korea requested the extradition of the Terraform Labs CEO after his recent arrest in Montenegro.

Head of Thailand’s Opposition Party Promises $300 Crypto Airdrop if Elected Prime Minister: Report

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2023. Apr. 07. 09:55

Head of Thailand’s Opposition Party Promises $300 Crypto Airdrop if Elected Prime Minister: Report Local stakeholders call the move a “marketing gimmick” while others say its the most efficient way to mass distribute economic stimulus.

Robinhood Faces $10.2M Penalty From Multiple U.S. States Over Technical Failures, Investor Harm

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2023. Apr. 07. 08:38

Robinhood Faces $10.2M Penalty From Multiple U.S. States Over Technical Failures, Investor Harm The settlement follows an investigation into Robinhood platform outages in March 2020 spearheaded by a regulators in seven states including California and Alabama.

Former BitMex CEO Arthur Hayes Calls His Maelstrom Capital a ‘Very Patient’ Fund

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2023. Apr. 07. 03:00

Former BitMex CEO Arthur Hayes Calls His Maelstrom Capital a ‘Very Patient’ Fund Hayes wants Maelstrom Capital to outperform bitcoin and ether, which won’t be easy.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Is Flat, Ether in the Red, as a Long Weekend Begins

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2023. Apr. 07. 01:24

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Is Flat, Ether in the Red, as a Long Weekend Begins Hayes wants Maelstrom Capital to outperform bitcoin and ether, which won’t be easy.

Venture Capital Bitkraft Raises $220.6M for Second 'Token Fund'

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2023. Apr. 06. 20:47

Venture Capital Bitkraft Raises $220.6M for Second 'Token Fund' The firm didn’t comment on whether the fund has a Web3 angle, but did outline their crypto investment strategy.

Venture Capital Bitkraft Raises $220.6M for Second 'Token' Fund: Filing

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2023. Apr. 06. 20:47

Venture Capital Bitkraft Raises $220.6M for Second 'Token' Fund: Filing The firm didn’t comment on whether the fund has a Web3 angle, but did outline their crypto investment strategy.

Ether Holds Near $1.9K as Shanghai Fork Approaches

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2023. Apr. 06. 20:36

Ether Holds Near $1.9K as Shanghai Fork Approaches ETH’s price slid 1.7% on Thursday, the day after reaching its nine-month high. The Ethereum upgrade is scheduled to occur April 12.

Ethereum's Shanghai Upgrade Will Help Layer 2 Networks, Crypto Investor Says

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2023. Apr. 06. 18:08

Ethereum's Shanghai Upgrade Will Help Layer 2 Networks, Crypto Investor Says Max Williams, chief operating officer at Runa Digital Assets, says secondary blockchains are “already trending well” and the upgrade will spur more activity.

Avalanche’s Cortina Upgrade Goes Live on Protocol’s Testnet; AVAX Token Rallies

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2023. Apr. 06. 18:02

Avalanche’s Cortina Upgrade Goes Live on Protocol’s Testnet; AVAX Token Rallies The change improves support for exchanges and may bring faster development, Avalanche says.

Uniswap Topped Coinbase’s Trading Volume in March During USDC Depeg, U.S. Crackdown

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2023. Apr. 06. 17:56

Uniswap Topped Coinbase’s Trading Volume in March During USDC Depeg, U.S. Crackdown The DEX, however, has been unable to maintain elevated periods of trading volumes in the past, CCData noted.

Ripple's Effect on Financial Advisors

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2023. Apr. 06. 16:01

Ripple's Effect on Financial Advisors Ripple has spent over $100 million fighting the SEC. Financial advisors should pay attention to Ripple’s trial, as it could have significant consequences to how we define securities.

Magic Eden Rolls Out Bitcoin Ordinals NFT Creator Launchpad

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2023. Apr. 06. 16:00

Magic Eden Rolls Out Bitcoin Ordinals NFT Creator Launchpad After releasing a Bitcoin NFT marketplace in March, the company is expanding its resources for creators to securely mint their inscriptions before selling to collectors.

Multicoin Leads $4M Strategic Round for Web3 Co-Ownership Platform Lore

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2023. Apr. 06. 16:00

Multicoin Leads $4M Strategic Round for Web3 Co-Ownership Platform Lore The platform, now in public beta, allows groups of people to share non-fungible tokens (NFT) for expanded access and utility.

Avalanche’s New Subnet to Offer Blockchain Customization for Financial Institutions

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2023. Apr. 06. 15:00

Avalanche’s New Subnet to Offer Blockchain Customization for Financial Institutions The protocol said the subnet will be a suite of institutional blockchain deployments and tooling specifically designed for financial services.

Lido Stakers Can Expect Ether Withdrawals 'No Sooner Than Early May'

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2023. Apr. 06. 14:50

Lido Stakers Can Expect Ether Withdrawals 'No Sooner Than Early May' Lido needs to prepare the launch of its V2 testnet and finalize for the completion of several ongoing security audits of its V2 upgrade, before enabling withdrawals.

U.S. Treasury Warns DeFi Is Used by North Korea, Scammers to Launder Dirty Money

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2023. Apr. 06. 14:00

U.S. Treasury Warns DeFi Is Used by North Korea, Scammers to Launder Dirty Money The Treasury's first analysis of illicit finance risks associated with DeFi recommends the U.S. look at enhancements to its existing anti-money laundering regime.

Stablecoin Tether's Market Capitalization Nears Record High of $83B

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2023. Apr. 06. 13:50

Stablecoin Tether's Market Capitalization Nears Record High of $83B Tether's market cap has increased by 20% this year mainly on account of aggressive issuance on Ethereum's rival Tron.

EU Consultation Warns on Risk of Big Players Becoming Metaverse Gatekeepers

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2023. Apr. 06. 12:48

EU Consultation Warns on Risk of Big Players Becoming Metaverse Gatekeepers The European Commission raises risks to privacy, openness, cybersecurity and equality in online virtual worlds

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Buckles the Day Before U.S. Jobs Report

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2023. Apr. 06. 12:15

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Buckles the Day Before U.S. Jobs Report The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for April 6, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

India Targeting One Million CBDC Users in Three Months, Prioritizing Offline Transfers: Sources

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2023. Apr. 06. 10:25

India Targeting One Million CBDC Users in Three Months, Prioritizing Offline Transfers: Sources Around 100,000 users have participated in the country's central bank digital currency pilot since it kicked off in December.

Bitcoin's Tight Correlation With Tech Stocks Muddies Safe Haven Narrative

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2023. Apr. 06. 09:53

Bitcoin's Tight Correlation With Tech Stocks Muddies Safe Haven Narrative Bitcoin continues to move in lockstep with the Nasdaq to S&P 500 ratio. The positive correlation suggests bitcoin is still a risk asset.

Bitcoin's Tight Correlation With Nasdaq-SPX Ratio Muddies Safe Haven Narrative

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2023. Apr. 06. 09:53

Bitcoin's Tight Correlation With Nasdaq-SPX Ratio Muddies Safe Haven Narrative Bitcoin continues to move in lockstep with the Nasdaq to S&P 500 ratio. The positive correlation suggests bitcoin is still a risk asset.

Bitcoin's Tight Correlation With Nasdaq-SPX Ratio Muddies Safe-Haven Narrative

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2023. Apr. 06. 09:53

Bitcoin's Tight Correlation With Nasdaq-SPX Ratio Muddies Safe-Haven Narrative Bitcoin continues to move in lockstep with the Nasdaq to S&P 500 ratio. The positive correlation suggests bitcoin is still a risk asset.

Japan Approves Web3 White Paper to Promote Industry Growth in the Country

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2023. Apr. 06. 09:51

Japan Approves Web3 White Paper to Promote Industry Growth in the Country The white paper proposes more tax reform, clearer accounting standards and a DAO law.

High Ether Yields Drive $50M to DeFi Protocol Pendle Finance

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2023. Apr. 06. 09:31

High Ether Yields Drive $50M to DeFi Protocol Pendle Finance The total locked value of assets on the platform has risen over 300% since the start of this year, DeFiLlama data shows.

Binance Australia's Derivatives License Cancelled by Regulator

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2023. Apr. 06. 08:01

Binance Australia's Derivatives License Cancelled by Regulator The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has cancelled Binance Australia's derivatives license, according to a press release.

Binance Australia's Derivatives License Cancelled Following Request by Exchange.

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2023. Apr. 06. 08:01

Binance Australia's Derivatives License Cancelled Following Request by Exchange. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has cancelled Binance Australia's derivatives license, according to a press release.

Binance Australia's Derivatives License Cancelled Following Request by Exchange

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2023. Apr. 06. 08:01

Binance Australia's Derivatives License Cancelled Following Request by Exchange The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has cancelled Binance Australia's derivatives license, according to a press release.

Jump in Shiba Inu Breed-Themed Tokens is Unsustainable, Warn Crypto Traders

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2023. Apr. 06. 06:47

Jump in Shiba Inu Breed-Themed Tokens is Unsustainable, Warn Crypto Traders Memecoins outperformed the broader crypto markets in recent days, but there may be cause for caution ahead as some warn of imminent profit-taking.

Jump in Shiba Inu Breed-Themed Tokens Is Unsustainable, Crypto Traders Warn

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2023. Apr. 06. 06:47

Jump in Shiba Inu Breed-Themed Tokens Is Unsustainable, Crypto Traders Warn Memecoins outperformed the broader crypto markets in recent days, but there may be cause for caution ahead as some warn of imminent profit-taking.

Singapore Working With Banks to Provide Guidance on Crypto Businesses: Bloomberg

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2023. Apr. 06. 06:43

Singapore Working With Banks to Provide Guidance on Crypto Businesses: Bloomberg Singapore's central bank and police authorities have been helping banks to set uniform standards for fine-tuning their vetting approach when opening crypto accounts.

ANZ Bank Completes Carbon Credits Trading as Part of Australia's CBDC Pilot

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2023. Apr. 06. 05:59

ANZ Bank Completes Carbon Credits Trading as Part of Australia's CBDC Pilot Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ) has completed the first use-case of carbon credit trading as part of Australia's central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot.

Hidden Inside MacOS, the Bitcoin Whitepaper

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2023. Apr. 06. 05:48

Hidden Inside MacOS, the Bitcoin Whitepaper Satoshi’s vision exists in every version of MacOS from Mojave to Ventura, but is not in the older High Sierra (10.13) or earlier.

Hidden Inside MacOS, the Bitcoin White Paper

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2023. Apr. 06. 05:48

Hidden Inside MacOS, the Bitcoin White Paper Satoshi’s vision exists in every version of MacOS from Mojave to Ventura, but is not in the older High Sierra (10.13) or earlier.

First Mover Asia: Crypto Liquidity Providers Can Be Profitable by Considering Trade Volume, Volatility Other Factors, Data Firm Says

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2023. Apr. 06. 01:28

First Mover Asia: Crypto Liquidity Providers Can Be Profitable by Considering Trade Volume, Volatility Other Factors, Data Firm Says ALSO: Ether falls but still outperforms bitcoin for another day as investors look hopefully at the Shanghai upgrade.

First Mover Asia: Crypto Liquidity Providers Can Be Profitable by Considering Trade Volume, Volatility and Other Factors, Data Firm Says

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2023. Apr. 06. 01:28

First Mover Asia: Crypto Liquidity Providers Can Be Profitable by Considering Trade Volume, Volatility and Other Factors, Data Firm Says ALSO: Ether falls but still outperforms bitcoin for another day as investors look hopefully at the Shanghai upgrade.

Arbitrum Foundation Offers Crypto Governance Concessions After ARB Holder Uproar

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2023. Apr. 05. 22:02

Arbitrum Foundation Offers Crypto Governance Concessions After ARB Holder Uproar Arbitrum Foundation pledges not to move remaining 700 million ARB tokens without DAO approval of new proposals.

Ether Circles Above $1.9K as Shanghai Hard Fork Nears

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2023. Apr. 05. 20:21

Ether Circles Above $1.9K as Shanghai Hard Fork Nears Liquid staking tokens also rise on Wednesday. Bitcoin holds steady above $28,000.

DWF Labs Invests $16M in RACA to Spur Web3 Gaming Ecosystem

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2023. Apr. 05. 19:34

DWF Labs Invests $16M in RACA to Spur Web3 Gaming Ecosystem Radio Caca has evolved from managing the NFT collection of Elon Musk’s mom to a Steam-like blockchain gaming ecosystem.

M11 Credit Resumes Crypto Lending on Maple Finance After FTX-Spurred Pause

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2023. Apr. 05. 19:10

M11 Credit Resumes Crypto Lending on Maple Finance After FTX-Spurred Pause The firm introduced an upgraded credit underwriting process and appointed a new head of credit. The developments came after M11 Credit suffered $36 million of loan defaults on lending protocol Maple Finance following FTX’s November collapse.

Happy 48th Birthday, Satoshi Nakamoto

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2023. Apr. 05. 18:43

Happy 48th Birthday, Satoshi Nakamoto We love you, Satoshi, but we don’t miss you.

Crypto’s Decentralized Exchanges Had Most Volume in 10 Months Amid U.S. Crackdown in March

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2023. Apr. 05. 18:00

Crypto’s Decentralized Exchanges Had Most Volume in 10 Months Amid U.S. Crackdown in March Trading volume on DEXs rose to $133.1 billion in March, the third straight monthly increase, according to DeFiLlama.

USDC Boasted Transparency but It Didn't Help When Silicon Valley Bank Got Into Trouble

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2023. Apr. 05. 17:51

USDC Boasted Transparency but It Didn't Help When Silicon Valley Bank Got Into Trouble The stablecoin offers greater transparency than competitors like Tether, but, unfortunately, that proved of little value as it was de-pegged during the recent banking crisis, says JP Koning.

Inventor of Ethereum’s ERC-20 Token Standard Plans New Blockchain ‘LUKSO’ for Creative Types

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2023. Apr. 05. 17:24

Inventor of Ethereum’s ERC-20 Token Standard Plans New Blockchain ‘LUKSO’ for Creative Types Fabian Vogelsteller is launching his new project, a layer 1 blockchain “LUKSO,” and validators will be able to join the network through the Genesis Validator Smart Contract Deposit.

Crypto-Focused Menai Financial Group Shuttering Market-Making Business in London and Tokyo

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2023. Apr. 05. 17:07

Crypto-Focused Menai Financial Group Shuttering Market-Making Business in London and Tokyo The firm said it continues to invest in and grow its asset management business.

Citi Analyst: CBDCs Will Be a ‘Trojan Horse’ for Blockchain Adoption

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2023. Apr. 05. 16:29

Citi Analyst: CBDCs Will Be a ‘Trojan Horse’ for Blockchain Adoption Future of Finance Global Head Ronit Ghose says the adoption of blockchain technology will be driven by CBDCs, digital securities and endgame tokens.

Binance Rejected Justin Sun’s Offer to Buy His Huobi Stake: Source

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2023. Apr. 05. 16:24

Binance Rejected Justin Sun’s Offer to Buy His Huobi Stake: Source Binance has no interest in buying Huobi due to its rumored ties to China, according to a person familiar with the situation.

Crypto Investors: Why You Need to Understand Layer 1 Protocols

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2023. Apr. 05. 16:00

Crypto Investors: Why You Need to Understand Layer 1 Protocols There’s value in crypto, even if regulators and politicians don’t dig enough to see it.

Web3 Experiential Tokens and Asset Pricing

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2023. Apr. 05. 16:00

Web3 Experiential Tokens and Asset Pricing Web3 consumer engagement models are still in their infancy, but could have the potential to unlock incremental value and enable price discovery for creators and investors alike.

Pfizer-Backed VitaDAO Votes on Creating For-Profit Company to Fund Longevity Research

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2023. Apr. 05. 15:46

Pfizer-Backed VitaDAO Votes on Creating For-Profit Company to Fund Longevity Research The DAOs native token, VITA, rose 3% on news the community was considering the proposal.

Major Crypto Firms Need Extra Rules, Global Cooperation, ECB’s McCaul Says

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2023. Apr. 05. 15:21

Major Crypto Firms Need Extra Rules, Global Cooperation, ECB’s McCaul Says The central banker said firms like Binance should be forced to disclose legal status and lines of accountability, with extra rules on top of the EU’s planned MiCA

U.S. Bitcoin Corp. Expected to Settle With City to Resume Mining in Niagara Falls

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2023. Apr. 05. 15:16

U.S. Bitcoin Corp. Expected to Settle With City to Resume Mining in Niagara Falls The firm is currently trying to complete a merger with Canadian Hut 8 Mining.

U.S. Bitcoin Corp. Settles With Niagara Falls City to Resume Bitcoin Mining

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2023. Apr. 05. 15:16

U.S. Bitcoin Corp. Settles With Niagara Falls City to Resume Bitcoin Mining The firm is currently trying to complete a merger with Canadian Hut 8 Mining.

NYDFS Chief Dismisses 'Choke Point 2.0' Theory of Signature’s Closure as 'Ludicrous'

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2023. Apr. 05. 15:14

NYDFS Chief Dismisses 'Choke Point 2.0' Theory of Signature’s Closure as 'Ludicrous' Signature Bank’s takeover last month was not a part of any so-called “Operation Choke Point 2.0,” according to Adrienne Harris, superintendent of the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), who called the idea “ludicrous.”

Bankruptcy Claims Exchange OPNX Stumbles Out of the Gate

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2023. Apr. 05. 14:39

Bankruptcy Claims Exchange OPNX Stumbles Out of the Gate Bankruptcy claims exchange OPNX has struggled in terms of trading volume one day after it went live, the exchange's native token, FLEX, is is down by 26% in the past 24-hours.

MEV Blocker Wants to Help You Outrun the Front-Runners

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2023. Apr. 05. 14:00

MEV Blocker Wants to Help You Outrun the Front-Runners Builders behind the new utility say it will help Ethereum users avoid the scourge of MEV and earn a profit, to boot.

Next Generation DeFi Platform M^ZERO Emerges from Stealth with $22.5M Funding Round

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2023. Apr. 05. 13:00

Next Generation DeFi Platform M^ZERO Emerges from Stealth with $22.5M Funding Round The initial round was led by Pantera Capital, and included the Scaramucci family-linked SALT Fund, and Mouro Capital, the venture capital connected to the Santander Group.

Trust Wallet Partners With MoonPay and Ramp for Off-Ramp Integration

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2023. Apr. 05. 13:00

Trust Wallet Partners With MoonPay and Ramp for Off-Ramp Integration The wallet will offer discounts to users who own 100+ Trust Wallet Tokens to reduce off-ramp fees.

Next-Generation DeFi Platform M^ZERO Emerges from Stealth With $22.5M Funding Round

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2023. Apr. 05. 13:00

Next-Generation DeFi Platform M^ZERO Emerges from Stealth With $22.5M Funding Round The initial round was led by Pantera Capital, and included the Scaramucci family-linked SALT Fund, and Mouro Capital, the venture capital connected to the Santander Group.

Trust Wallet Working With MoonPay and Ramp for Off-Ramp Integration

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2023. Apr. 05. 13:00

Trust Wallet Working With MoonPay and Ramp for Off-Ramp Integration The wallet will offer discounts to users who own 100+ Trust Wallet Tokens to reduce off-ramp fees.

Next-Generation DeFi Platform M^ZERO Exits Stealth Mode With $22.5M Funding Round

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2023. Apr. 05. 13:00

Next-Generation DeFi Platform M^ZERO Exits Stealth Mode With $22.5M Funding Round The initial round was led by Pantera Capital, and included the Scaramucci family-linked SALT Fund, and Mouro Capital, the venture capital connected to the Santander Group.

MicroStrategy Buys Another 1,045 Bitcoin for $23.9M

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2023. Apr. 05. 12:36

MicroStrategy Buys Another 1,045 Bitcoin for $23.9M Software company MicroStrategy (MSTR) purchased 1,045 bitcoin for a total of $23.9 million in cash between March 23 and April 4, according to an SEC filing.

First Mover Americas: Ether Rising Ahead of Upgrade

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2023. Apr. 05. 12:08

First Mover Americas: Ether Rising Ahead of Upgrade The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for April 5, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Craig Wright’s UK Contempt of Court Case Over Alleged Embargo Breach Abandoned

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2023. Apr. 05. 11:19

Craig Wright’s UK Contempt of Court Case Over Alleged Embargo Breach Abandoned Judges at the High Court in London said they didn’t have the resources to explore the issue fully.

CoinDesk’s Ethereum Validator Enters Final Weeks, Sitting on More Than $30K of Gains

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2023. Apr. 05. 11:00

CoinDesk’s Ethereum Validator Enters Final Weeks, Sitting on More Than $30K of Gains To better chronicle the Ethereum blockchain's transition to a proof-of-stake network, CoinDesk in 2020 started its own validator – nicknamed Zelda. We plunked down the 32 ETH (roughly $15,000 at the time) and laid the technical groundwork. With staking withdrawals due to start April 12, we take stock of the project.

Dogecoin Futures Set Record After Twitter Adopts Shiba Inu Logo

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2023. Apr. 05. 09:49

Dogecoin Futures Set Record After Twitter Adopts Shiba Inu Logo Open interest, which can be used to determine market strength behind price trends, jumped to all-time highs in dogecoin terms.

Dogecoin Futures Set Record After Twitter Adopts Token's Dog Logo

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2023. Apr. 05. 09:49

Dogecoin Futures Set Record After Twitter Adopts Token's Dog Logo Open interest, which can be used to determine market strength behind price trends, jumped to all-time highs in dogecoin terms.

Brazilian Investment Bank BTG Pactual Brings Out Dollar-Backed Stablecoin

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2023. Apr. 05. 09:41

Brazilian Investment Bank BTG Pactual Brings Out Dollar-Backed Stablecoin BTG Pactual, one of Latin America's largest investment banks, has introduced a dollar-backed stablecoin through its crypto platform Mynt.

Brazilian Investment Bank BTG Pactual Unveils Dollar-Backed Stablecoin

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2023. Apr. 05. 09:41

Brazilian Investment Bank BTG Pactual Unveils Dollar-Backed Stablecoin BTG Pactual, one of Latin America's largest investment banks, has introduced a dollar-backed stablecoin through its crypto platform Mynt.

Developers Fork Uniswap V3, Protocol Attracts $123M in Total Value Locked

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2023. Apr. 05. 08:48

Developers Fork Uniswap V3, Protocol Attracts $123M in Total Value Locked Decentralized exchange (DEX) Uniswap has been forked by developers after its Business Source License (BSL) expired on April 1.

Ethereum's Shanghai Upgrade Could Bring $2.4B Selling Pressure to Ether: Observers

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2023. Apr. 05. 08:00

Ethereum's Shanghai Upgrade Could Bring $2.4B Selling Pressure to Ether: Observers The 1 million instantly withdrawable ether has become a point of concern for the market.

Ether Breaking Out Ahead of Ethereum’s Shanghai Upgrade: Bernstein

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2023. Apr. 05. 07:38

Ether Breaking Out Ahead of Ethereum’s Shanghai Upgrade: Bernstein The rally in the price of ether is similar to the move seen before the blockchain’s last upgrade, the Merge, the report said.

Ether Jumps to Nine-Month High Ahead of Shapella, Liquid Staking Tokens Jump

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2023. Apr. 05. 07:03

Ether Jumps to Nine-Month High Ahead of Shapella, Liquid Staking Tokens Jump LSD sector tokens rose as much as 22% in the past 24 hours, data shows.

Ether Jumps to Nine-Month High Ahead of 'Shapella'; Liquid Staking Tokens Jump

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2023. Apr. 05. 07:03

Ether Jumps to Nine-Month High Ahead of 'Shapella'; Liquid Staking Tokens Jump LSD sector tokens rose as much as 22% in the past 24 hours, data shows.

Swiss Government-Owned Bank PostFinance to Offer Customers Crypto

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2023. Apr. 05. 06:00

Swiss Government-Owned Bank PostFinance to Offer Customers Crypto PostFinance will begin offering its 2.5 million customers access to buy, store and sell Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum tokens (ETH), thanks to a partnership with Switzerland’s Sygnum Bank.

Deribit Parent Company Leads $4.4M Seed Funding Round Into Dutch Crypto Exchange Finst

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2023. Apr. 05. 05:00

Deribit Parent Company Leads $4.4M Seed Funding Round Into Dutch Crypto Exchange Finst The oversubscribed funding round will be used to expand Finst's range of products drive its international expansion plans.

As Bitcoin Platform Paxful Closes, Co-Founder Youssef Talks Up Alternatives

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2023. Apr. 05. 04:12

As Bitcoin Platform Paxful Closes, Co-Founder Youssef Talks Up Alternatives A whitepaper for Civilization Kit, a decentralized bitcoin peer-to-peer marketplace that also allows users to build their own decentralized marketplaces, will be published in several weeks. Noones, a new “Bitcoin peer-to-peer super app for the Global South,” is already available in private beta.

First Mover Asia: Chilly DOGE, While Bitcoin Simmers Over $28.6K

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2023. Apr. 05. 01:28

First Mover Asia: Chilly DOGE, While Bitcoin Simmers Over $28.6K ALSO: The head of markets for crypto research firm Delphi Digital said Binance's loss of market share has stemmed largely from its struggles with regulators. He also called bitcoin's current threshold at about $28K "a tough spot...to get through."

'Shark Tank' Star Kevin O'Leary Calls Litigating Your Crypto Regulator 'Really Stupid'

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2023. Apr. 04. 22:12

'Shark Tank' Star Kevin O'Leary Calls Litigating Your Crypto Regulator 'Really Stupid' In Coinbase's case, O'Leary said, it would be "better to sit down and work it out" with regulators, and if a "U.S. regulator doesn't want staking or lending, so be it."

Tokenized Gold Surpasses $1B in Market Cap as Physical Asset Nears All-Time Price High

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2023. Apr. 04. 21:06

Tokenized Gold Surpasses $1B in Market Cap as Physical Asset Nears All-Time Price High Tokenized gold is a type of stablecoin that pegs its price to gold, while the tokens on the blockchain represent ownership of physical gold managed by the issuer.

Crypto Funds’ Bitcoin Holdings Rise as Investor Demand Rebounds

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2023. Apr. 04. 20:50

Crypto Funds’ Bitcoin Holdings Rise as Investor Demand Rebounds Fund managers have added about 4,000 bitcoins in recent weeks.

Ralph Lauren Miami Store to Accept Crypto Payments

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2023. Apr. 04. 20:44

Ralph Lauren Miami Store to Accept Crypto Payments The brand is also partnering with Web3 community Poolsuite to release a co-branded NFT collection.

Trump NFT Sales Spike Following Ex-President's Arraignment in New York

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2023. Apr. 04. 20:19

Trump NFT Sales Spike Following Ex-President's Arraignment in New York In the hour after the 45th President was arrested Tuesday afternoon, the collection saw 30 sales, a 462% increase after a long period of token-holder dormancy.

Tether Gained Access to U.S. Financial System Using Signature Bank: Bloomberg

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2023. Apr. 04. 20:11

Tether Gained Access to U.S. Financial System Using Signature Bank: Bloomberg Tether CTO Paolo Ardoino, in response to the article, said the company has no exposure to Signature Bank.

Google Cloud to Offer Workshops, Cloud Computing Services for Builders on Celo

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2023. Apr. 04. 19:45

Google Cloud to Offer Workshops, Cloud Computing Services for Builders on Celo Participants of Celo’s Founders in Residence program and developers on the Layer-1 protocol will receive guidance and services.

Magdalena Kala: How I Invest in Web3

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2023. Apr. 04. 19:44

Magdalena Kala: How I Invest in Web3 “Every non-sleeping, non-exercising hour I’m working on this, because that’s what I think about.”

Texas Bill Limiting Benefits for Crypto Miners Unanimously Passes Committee Vote

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2023. Apr. 04. 19:27

Texas Bill Limiting Benefits for Crypto Miners Unanimously Passes Committee Vote Texas is a major hub for bitcoin miners, many of whom have taken advantage of demand response programs, which the bill looks to curb.

Real-World Tokenization Is Surging as TradFi Grows More Receptive to Blockchain

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2023. Apr. 04. 19:03

Real-World Tokenization Is Surging as TradFi Grows More Receptive to Blockchain A number of banks and other big brands are turning to RWA in the form of digital tokens on the blockchain as they look to bring more efficiency to transactions. Industry watchers say the trend will grow.

OpenSea Launches OpenSea Pro, Courting Professional NFT Traders

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2023. Apr. 04. 18:04

OpenSea Launches OpenSea Pro, Courting Professional NFT Traders As part of the launch, creator fees will return to the main OpenSea platform at 2.5%, while Pro users will have zero fees.

Arbitrum Governance Fracas Reopens the Question: Why DAOs?

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2023. Apr. 04. 17:19

Arbitrum Governance Fracas Reopens the Question: Why DAOs? The messy governance dispute involving a major Ethereum scaling system shows “communities” of token holders have power. But how should that power be distributed?

Bitcoin's Huge Surge Pushes Crypto Market Cap to $1.19T, the Highest Since June

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2023. Apr. 04. 17:03

Bitcoin's Huge Surge Pushes Crypto Market Cap to $1.19T, the Highest Since June Bitcoin’s massive rally has helped get it there, even as the industry faces a regulatory crackdown.

Modular Blockchain Astria Raises $5.5M for Shared Sequencer Network

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2023. Apr. 04. 16:35

Modular Blockchain Astria Raises $5.5M for Shared Sequencer Network Astria's aim is to enable anyone to deploy their own censorship resistant rollup without having to rely on a centralized sequencer.

Polkadot Registers Trademark for Blockchain Communication Platform

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2023. Apr. 04. 16:26

Polkadot Registers Trademark for Blockchain Communication Platform Layer 0 blockchain Polkadot has filed a trademark registration for what appears to be a blockchain-based messaging application, according to a recent filing.

DeFi Hub Nibiru Chain Valued at $100M After $8.5M Seed Funding Round

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2023. Apr. 04. 15:57

DeFi Hub Nibiru Chain Valued at $100M After $8.5M Seed Funding Round The startup will launch its testnet and stablecoin this summer.

The SEC's Beaxy Suit Looks Like a Coinbase Case Preview

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2023. Apr. 04. 15:45

The SEC's Beaxy Suit Looks Like a Coinbase Case Preview The SEC took pains to note the Beaxy exchange did a lot of illegal trading. Is this a preview of its action against Coinbase?

Peer-to-Peer Bitcoin Exchange Paxful to Suspend Operations

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2023. Apr. 04. 15:16

Peer-to-Peer Bitcoin Exchange Paxful to Suspend Operations A message from CEO Ray Youssef cited key staff departures and regulatory challenges.

Carbon-Backed NFT Collection Ecosapiens Raises $3.5M

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2023. Apr. 04. 14:32

Carbon-Backed NFT Collection Ecosapiens Raises $3.5M The project allows users to purchase carbon credits through its nature-themed NFTs to offset the environmental impact of blockchain technology.

Bitcoin and the Changing Definition of 'Safety'

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2023. Apr. 04. 14:29

Bitcoin and the Changing Definition of 'Safety' When supposedly safe investments like bonds and stocks underperform, what does that mean for our view of apparently risky investments like Bitcoin? Noelle Acheson offers her thoughts.

Delphi Labs Raises $13.5M for Web3 Accelerator

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2023. Apr. 04. 14:24

Delphi Labs Raises $13.5M for Web3 Accelerator P2P led and Jump Crypto joined the incubator’s first external funding round.

Polychain Leads $15M Funding Round for Crypto Startup Polyhedra Network

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2023. Apr. 04. 13:00

Polychain Leads $15M Funding Round for Crypto Startup Polyhedra Network The Web3 infrastructure provider has now raised money twice in 2023.

Crypto Protocol LayerZero Raises $120M Series B at $3B Valuation

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2023. Apr. 04. 13:00

Crypto Protocol LayerZero Raises $120M Series B at $3B Valuation The cross-chain interoperability and messaging protocol last raised funds in March 2022 at a $1 billion valuation.

Fantom Network Adds De.Fi's Security Tools to Bolster dApp Protection

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2023. Apr. 04. 13:00

Fantom Network Adds De.Fi's Security Tools to Bolster dApp Protection De.Fi claims to have recorded and analyzed over 12 million issues from 1.15 million contracts in the past two years.

Coinbase to Offer Faster Transactions on Derivatives Exchange Through Partnership With Infrastructure Provider TNS

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2023. Apr. 04. 13:00

Coinbase to Offer Faster Transactions on Derivatives Exchange Through Partnership With Infrastructure Provider TNS The new infrastructure will enable institutional traders to increase storage capacity and process large data sets with minimal delay.

Crypto Protocol LayerZero Raises $120M at $3B Valuation

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2023. Apr. 04. 13:00

Crypto Protocol LayerZero Raises $120M at $3B Valuation The cross-chain interoperability and messaging protocol last raised funds in March 2022 at a $1 billion valuation.

First Mover Americas: Dogecoin Pops on New Twitter Logo

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2023. Apr. 04. 12:08

First Mover Americas: Dogecoin Pops on New Twitter Logo The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for April 4, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Ether Rallies to 8-Month High, Gains Ground Against Bitcoin

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2023. Apr. 04. 11:52

Ether Rallies to 8-Month High, Gains Ground Against Bitcoin "ETH looks to regain ground against BTC as part of a broader capital rotation play," one observer said.

NFTs Are the Ultimate Disruptor of Hollywood's Entertainment Status Quo

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2023. Apr. 04. 11:45

NFTs Are the Ultimate Disruptor of Hollywood's Entertainment Status Quo Web3 technology is already being used in the film industry to build communities and monetize niche content offerings. NTFs are the next big step.

Crypto Payroll Company Franklin Closes $2.9M Seed Round

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2023. Apr. 04. 11:00

Crypto Payroll Company Franklin Closes $2.9M Seed Round The payroll company is the second skunkworks project developed internally at boutique Web3 marketing firm Serotonin, founded by Ethereum mainstay Amanda Cassatt.

NFT Platform OneOf Acquires Blockchain Rewards Company Tap Network

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2023. Apr. 04. 11:00

NFT Platform OneOf Acquires Blockchain Rewards Company Tap Network The integration of Tap Network will allow companies to build out their Web3 strategies by incorporating commerce, data and loyalty programs.

South Korean Traders Are Jumping on SXP, ICX Tokens

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2023. Apr. 04. 09:58

South Korean Traders Are Jumping on SXP, ICX Tokens Trading volumes and prices for the two tokens have surged in the past few days on local exchanges.

Bitcoin Volatility Index's Correlation With Price Flips Positive, Boosts Appeal of Bullish Call Options

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2023. Apr. 04. 08:57

Bitcoin Volatility Index's Correlation With Price Flips Positive, Boosts Appeal of Bullish Call Options It pays to be a call option holder when the implied volatility is rising along with the underlying asset's price, crypto observers told CoinDesk.

Voyager-Binance.US Legal Fight Must Be Resolved by April 13, Court Documents Say

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2023. Apr. 04. 08:40

Voyager-Binance.US Legal Fight Must Be Resolved by April 13, Court Documents Say The bankrupt company’s creditors stand to lose $100 million if delays caused by government objections drag on.

Binance Market Share Hits Lowest Since November After CFTC Lawsuit, End of Zero-Fee Trading

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2023. Apr. 04. 08:26

Binance Market Share Hits Lowest Since November After CFTC Lawsuit, End of Zero-Fee Trading It fell to 54%. In the U.S., Coinbase lost business while Binance.US saw a big jump.

Binance's Market Share Hits Lowest Level Since November After CFTC Lawsuit, End of Zero-Fee Trading

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2023. Apr. 04. 08:26

Binance's Market Share Hits Lowest Level Since November After CFTC Lawsuit, End of Zero-Fee Trading It fell to 54%. In the U.S., Coinbase lost business while Binance.US saw a big jump.

Digital Asset Tech Provider Metaco Secures Partnership With Liechtenstein Private Bank

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2023. Apr. 04. 08:00

Digital Asset Tech Provider Metaco Secures Partnership With Liechtenstein Private Bank VP Banks follows Citibank, Societe Generale, DekaBank and DZ Bank in selecting Metaco to assist the development of their digital asset services.

Cardano Gets Onchain Gaming Boost as Paima Layer 2 Goes Live

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2023. Apr. 04. 07:48

Cardano Gets Onchain Gaming Boost as Paima Layer 2 Goes Live Users can connect and play any on-chain game using ADA tokens directly from their wallets.

Cardano Gets On-Chain Gaming Boost as Paima Layer 2 Goes Live

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2023. Apr. 04. 07:48

Cardano Gets On-Chain Gaming Boost as Paima Layer 2 Goes Live Users can connect and play any on-chain game using ADA tokens directly from their wallets.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Extends Its Stay Below $28K, Dogecoin Stays Hot

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2023. Apr. 04. 01:56

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Extends Its Stay Below $28K, Dogecoin Stays Hot Dogecoin surged after Twitter replaced its familiar blue bird atop its homepage with the cryptocurrency's iconic Shiba Inu dog logo. ALSO: Is Indonesia’s CBDC a potential alternative to Visa and Mastercard?

Bitcoin Drops to $27.5K While Dogecoin Spikes After Twitter Logo Change

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2023. Apr. 03. 21:39

Bitcoin Drops to $27.5K While Dogecoin Spikes After Twitter Logo Change BTC needs a catalyst to break the $30,000 threshold. DOGE spikes after Twitter CEO Elon Musk changes the logo on the social media platform to the Dogecoin symbol from a blue bird.

Huobi and Gala Games to Give $50M to Victims of pGala Scheme

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2023. Apr. 03. 21:16

Huobi and Gala Games to Give $50M to Victims of pGala Scheme The firms will compensate the scheme’s victims while fighting for millions in damages from the cross-chain bridge that covered up the token-printing scheme.

Coinbase Ventures Joins Liquid Staking Protocol Rocket Pool’s Oracle DAO

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2023. Apr. 03. 20:58

Coinbase Ventures Joins Liquid Staking Protocol Rocket Pool’s Oracle DAO The investment branch of Coinbase, one of the largest centralized exchanges, will receive a share of rewards dedicated to Rocket Pool’s Oracle DAO.

Bitcoin, BNB Drop on Unverified Rumor Binance's CEO Faces Interpol Red Notice

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2023. Apr. 03. 20:51

Bitcoin, BNB Drop on Unverified Rumor Binance's CEO Faces Interpol Red Notice Binance and its CEO last week were sued by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission over “willful evasion” of U.S. laws.

Binance's BNB, Bitcoin Tumble After Crypto Twitter Personality Cobie's Wild Guess

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2023. Apr. 03. 20:51

Binance's BNB, Bitcoin Tumble After Crypto Twitter Personality Cobie's Wild Guess Binance and its CEO last week were sued by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission over “willful evasion” of U.S. laws.

Crypto Startup Li.Fi Raises $17.5M in Funding Round

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2023. Apr. 03. 18:34

Crypto Startup Li.Fi Raises $17.5M in Funding Round CoinFund and Superscrypt led the round for the cross-chain bridge and decentralized exchange aggregator.

Polygon's Mission ‘Has Always Been Mass Adoption of Web3,’ Co-Founder Says

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2023. Apr. 03. 18:13

Polygon's Mission ‘Has Always Been Mass Adoption of Web3,’ Co-Founder Says That can only happen with mainstream companies, Sandeep Nailwal said.

Amber Group's Ex-U.S. CEO Raazi Joins EDG, a Digital-Asset Structured Product Firm

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2023. Apr. 03. 18:05

Amber Group's Ex-U.S. CEO Raazi Joins EDG, a Digital-Asset Structured Product Firm Enhanced Digital Group (EDG) is helping bridge the gap between TradFi and digital currencies, and Cactus Raazi brings decades of Wall Street experience including time at Goldman Sachs.

Dogecoin Surges More Than 30% After Token's Symbol Replaces Blue Bird as Twitter Logo

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2023. Apr. 03. 17:55

Dogecoin Surges More Than 30% After Token's Symbol Replaces Blue Bird as Twitter Logo Twitter CEO Elon Musk in the past has shown himself to be a fan of the meme coin.

Dogecoin Soars After Twitter Replaces Its Blue Bird Logo With the Token's Dog

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2023. Apr. 03. 17:55

Dogecoin Soars After Twitter Replaces Its Blue Bird Logo With the Token's Dog Twitter CEO Elon Musk in the past has shown himself to be a fan of the meme coin.

Sen. Warren’s ‘Anti-Crypto Army’ Is Just the Beginning of Crypto’s Politicization

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2023. Apr. 03. 17:45

Sen. Warren’s ‘Anti-Crypto Army’ Is Just the Beginning of Crypto’s Politicization As the 2024 U.S. election cycle approaches don’t be surprised to hear politicians discussing bitcoin, crypto and CBDCs.

Arbitrum Airdrop Shows Interest in DeFi, Researcher Says

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2023. Apr. 03. 17:35

Arbitrum Airdrop Shows Interest in DeFi, Researcher Says Pedro Herrera says with failures in the banking system and centralized exchanges facing regulatory scrutiny, there is a renewed interest in decentralized finance.

TradFi Banks Team Up to Create Digital Bonds Trading Platform on Blockchain

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2023. Apr. 03. 16:17

TradFi Banks Team Up to Create Digital Bonds Trading Platform on Blockchain The platform will use Proof of Climate awaReness as a validating protocol to encourage users to minimize their environmental footprint.

Cassandra Rosenthal: Web3 and AI Is the Next Chapter in Storytelling

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2023. Apr. 03. 15:43

Cassandra Rosenthal: Web3 and AI Is the Next Chapter in Storytelling In a CoinDesk interview, Cassandra Rosenthal, co-CEO of Web3 entertainment firm Kaleidoco, shares how AI is redefining the future of Web3 storytelling.

Crypto Custodian Copper to Provide Off-Exchange Settlement to OKX Customers

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2023. Apr. 03. 15:29

Crypto Custodian Copper to Provide Off-Exchange Settlement to OKX Customers Institutional clients will be able to trade on the OKX exchange while their digital assets remain safeguarded with Copper.

Crypto Custodian Copper Partners With OKX to Provide Off-Exchange Settlements

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2023. Apr. 03. 15:29

Crypto Custodian Copper Partners With OKX to Provide Off-Exchange Settlements Institutional clients will be able to trade on the OKX exchange while their digital assets remain safeguarded with Copper.

Trio of Canadian Crypto Exchanges Confirms Plans to Merge

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2023. Apr. 03. 14:22

Trio of Canadian Crypto Exchanges Confirms Plans to Merge WNDR shares have surged following the announcement, currently up 43.75% at 0.23 Canadian dollars on the day.

Internet Computer Issues ‘Liquid Bitcoin,’ for Faster and Affordable BTC Transactions

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2023. Apr. 03. 13:15

Internet Computer Issues ‘Liquid Bitcoin,’ for Faster and Affordable BTC Transactions ckBTC brings layer-2 capabilities to Bitcoin, providing faster and cheaper transactions on the Internet Computer while also ensuring greater security and decentralization than other BTC-pegged tokens.

Internet Computer Issues ‘Liquid Bitcoin,’ for Faster, Cheaper BTC Transactions

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2023. Apr. 03. 13:15

Internet Computer Issues ‘Liquid Bitcoin,’ for Faster, Cheaper BTC Transactions ckBTC brings layer-2 capabilities to Bitcoin, providing faster and cheaper transactions on the Internet Computer while also ensuring greater security and decentralization than other BTC-pegged tokens.

Web3 Platform Lisk Seeks to Attract New Projects With Grants of Up to $270K

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2023. Apr. 03. 13:00

Web3 Platform Lisk Seeks to Attract New Projects With Grants of Up to $270K The platform's Javacript SDK is designed to allow developers to create their own Lisk-compatible sidechains.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin's Within Range of $30K

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2023. Apr. 03. 12:18

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin's Within Range of $30K The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for April 3, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

PancakeSwap DEX Launches Version 3 on BNB Chain and Ethereum

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2023. Apr. 03. 12:00

PancakeSwap DEX Launches Version 3 on BNB Chain and Ethereum V3 brings four different trading fee tiers, 0.01%, 0.05%, 0.25% and 1%, compared with V2's single level of 0.25%.

Ethereum MEV Bot Gets Attacked for $20M as Validator Strikes Back

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2023. Apr. 03. 10:56

Ethereum MEV Bot Gets Attacked for $20M as Validator Strikes Back One of the major Ethereum MEV (maximal extractable value) bots has been targeted in an attack, allegedly by an Ethereum validator.

Ethereum Bot Gets Attacked for $20M as Validator Strikes Back

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2023. Apr. 03. 10:56

Ethereum Bot Gets Attacked for $20M as Validator Strikes Back One of the major Ethereum MEV (maximal extractable value) bots has been targeted in an attack, allegedly by an Ethereum validator.

Unbound Finance Will Soon Allow Stablecoin Borrowing Against Uniswap LP Positions on Arbitrum

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2023. Apr. 03. 10:47

Unbound Finance Will Soon Allow Stablecoin Borrowing Against Uniswap LP Positions on Arbitrum With Unbound, Uniswap V3 LPs can borrow Unbound’s stablecoin, UND, interest-free, secured against their concentrated liquidity positions.

GMO Financial Holdings Buys 10% of Crypto Hedge Fund AWR Capital for Undisclosed Amount

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2023. Apr. 03. 10:35

GMO Financial Holdings Buys 10% of Crypto Hedge Fund AWR Capital for Undisclosed Amount AWR will act as a market maker at GMO Financial Holdings subsidiary GMO Coin, one of the largest crypto and FX exchanges in Japan.

GMO Financial Holdings Buys 10% of Crypto Hedge Fund AWR Capital

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2023. Apr. 03. 10:35

GMO Financial Holdings Buys 10% of Crypto Hedge Fund AWR Capital AWR will act as a market maker at GMO Financial Holdings subsidiary GMO Coin, one of the largest crypto and FX exchanges in Japan.

U.S. Banking System Turmoil Has Spurred Bitcoin Outperformance: Coinbase

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2023. Apr. 03. 09:56

U.S. Banking System Turmoil Has Spurred Bitcoin Outperformance: Coinbase The cryptocurrency’s correlation to the S&P 500 stock index dropped to 25% at the end of March, the report said.

DeFi Tokens, Shiba Inu Clones Populate zkSync as Locked Value Climbs to $100M

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2023. Apr. 03. 08:58

DeFi Tokens, Shiba Inu Clones Populate zkSync as Locked Value Climbs to $100M Ether and USD Coin dominate locked tokens on the upstart network.

Locked Value Climbs on zkSync Era Climbs Past $100M

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2023. Apr. 03. 08:58

Locked Value Climbs on zkSync Era Climbs Past $100M Ether and USD Coin dominate locked tokens on the upstart network.

Locked Value on zkSync Era Climbs Past $100M

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2023. Apr. 03. 08:58

Locked Value on zkSync Era Climbs Past $100M Ether and USD Coin dominate locked tokens on the upstart network.

Japan Regulator Flags Four Crypto Exchanges Including Bybit for Operating Without Registration

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2023. Apr. 03. 08:55

Japan Regulator Flags Four Crypto Exchanges Including Bybit for Operating Without Registration Bitget, BitForex and MEXC Global were also named in the Financial Services Agency's warning letter.

Japan Regulator Flags 4 Crypto Exchanges Including Bybit for Operating Without Registration

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2023. Apr. 03. 08:55

Japan Regulator Flags 4 Crypto Exchanges Including Bybit for Operating Without Registration Bitget, BitForex and MEXC Global were also named in the Financial Services Agency's warning letter.

Nomura-Backed Komainu to Offer Segregated Crypto Collateral Product for Institutions

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2023. Apr. 03. 08:00

Nomura-Backed Komainu to Offer Segregated Crypto Collateral Product for Institutions Komainu Connect will let clients deploy digital assets in collateralization scenarios, while they remain in segregated custody and verifiable on chain.

April Seasonality in Favor of Bitcoin and Stocks

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2023. Apr. 03. 06:49

April Seasonality in Favor of Bitcoin and Stocks The first month of the second quarter usually sees bullish environment for risk assets.

April Seasonality Favors Bitcoin and Stocks

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2023. Apr. 03. 06:49

April Seasonality Favors Bitcoin and Stocks The first month of the second quarter usually sees bullish environment for risk assets.

Alchemy Pay Raises $10M at $400M to Push South Korean Expansion Plans

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2023. Apr. 03. 02:00

Alchemy Pay Raises $10M at $400M to Push South Korean Expansion Plans The funding came from DWF Labs making its eighth investment of $10 million or more in the last six weeks.

Alchemy Pay Raises $10M at $400M Valuation to Push South Korean Expansion Plans

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2023. Apr. 03. 02:00

Alchemy Pay Raises $10M at $400M Valuation to Push South Korean Expansion Plans The funding came from DWF Labs making its eighth investment of $10 million or more in the last six weeks.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Holds Above $28K as Investors Await Fresh Productivity, Jobs Data

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2023. Apr. 03. 01:36

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Holds Above $28K as Investors Await Fresh Productivity, Jobs Data ALSO: Sam Reynolds writes that decentralized-focused tokens, including LDO and DYDX, were the quarter's best performers. Their gains came as U.S. regulators ratcheted up their scrutiny of centralized exchanges. Major cryptos are in the red.

Arbitrum Foundation Pledges New Votes, No 'Near-Term' ARB Sales Amid Community Revolt

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2023. Apr. 02. 22:46

Arbitrum Foundation Pledges New Votes, No 'Near-Term' ARB Sales Amid Community Revolt The Arbitrum Foundation issued a mea culpa after its contentious premiere governance vote backfired.

USDC's Depeg Laid Bare the Risks Traditional Finance Poses to Stablecoins

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2023. Apr. 02. 14:16

USDC's Depeg Laid Bare the Risks Traditional Finance Poses to Stablecoins A Moody's analyst examines how the recent banking crisis spilled into crypto, and why alternatives to stablecoins like tokenized bank deposits and CBDCs may be needed to prevent contagion.

Arbitrum Foundation Sold ARB Tokens Ahead of 'Ratification' Vote on Governance, Budget

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2023. Apr. 02. 11:48

Arbitrum Foundation Sold ARB Tokens Ahead of 'Ratification' Vote on Governance, Budget Arbitrum Foundation would be “severely damaged” without blank check grantmaking powers, according to a blog post.

Arbitrum Foundation Sold ARB Tokens Ahead of 'Ratification' Vote; ARB Falls

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2023. Apr. 02. 11:48

Arbitrum Foundation Sold ARB Tokens Ahead of 'Ratification' Vote; ARB Falls Arbitrum Foundation would be “severely damaged” without blank check grantmaking powers, according to a blog post.

Arbitrum’s First Governance Proposal Turns Messy With $1B ARB Tokens at Stake

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2023. Apr. 01. 19:16

Arbitrum’s First Governance Proposal Turns Messy With $1B ARB Tokens at Stake The Arbitrum Foundation would get to side step community governance when issuing “special grants.”

Arbitrum’s First Governance Proposal Turns Messy, With $1B ARB Tokens at Stake

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2023. Apr. 01. 19:16

Arbitrum’s First Governance Proposal Turns Messy, With $1B ARB Tokens at Stake The Arbitrum Foundation would get to side step community governance when issuing “special grants.”

U.S. Government Case Against Voyager-Binance.US Deal Has 'Substantial' Merits, Judge Says

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2023. Apr. 01. 12:49

U.S. Government Case Against Voyager-Binance.US Deal Has 'Substantial' Merits, Judge Says District Judge Jennifer Rearden put the $1 billion deal on hold but said she’d expedite an appeal to avoid too much delay