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December AugustEtihad Airways 'Horizon Club' Web3 Loyalty Program Will Let You Stake NFTs for Miles
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2023. Jul. 31. 22:38
Holders of its EY-ZERO1 NFT collection will be able to lock up their assets to earn Etihad miles that can be redeeed on real-world flights and upgrades. Nomura Backs $6M Round for On-Chain Fund Platform Solv Protocol
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2023. Jul. 31. 22:00
The Singapore-based startup offers an on-chain fund platform that allows institutions and venture capitalists to create, use and sell financial products. IRS: Crypto Staking Rewards Taxable Once Investor Gets Hands on Tokens
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2023. Jul. 31. 21:53
A cryptocurrency investor rewarded assets for validation activity on a proof-of-stake network should count the rewards as income in the year the investor gets control of those tokens, according to a ruling issued Monday by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Curve Founder’s $168M Stash Is Under Stress, Creating a Risk for DeFi as a Whole
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2023. Jul. 31. 21:44
Curve CEO Michael Egorov pledged 34% of CRV’s total market cap to back loans across DeFi protocols. A forced liquidation would result in selling at a time when prices are already falling. Yuga Labs Acquiring Roar Studios to Accelerate 'Bold Vision' for Otherside
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2023. Jul. 31. 21:29
The Roar team will "contribute their innovative technology, specialized expertise and leadership" to Yuga Labs as it continues its ambitious growth plans for Otherside. Judge Rejects Ripple Ruling Precedent in Denying Terraform Labs' Motion to Dismiss SEC Lawsuit
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2023. Jul. 31. 21:13
A federal judge rejected Terraform Labs' motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. DeSantis Accuses Biden of 'War on Bitcoin,' Vows to Stop It if Elected President
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2023. Jul. 31. 20:37
Presidential candidate and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) called out the Biden Administration for its “war” on bitcoin and cryptocurrencies and said that he will end it should he become President. As Litecoin Halving Approaches, Founder Touts Silver Collector Cards Loaded With 'Digital Silver'
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2023. Jul. 31. 20:02
Litecoin’s third “halving event” – a programmed 50% reduction in the pace of new issuance of the cryptocurrency – is expected on Wednesday. As Litecoin Halving Approaches, Founder Touts Silver Collector Cards Loaded With 'Digital Silver'
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2023. Jul. 31. 20:02
Litecoin’s third “halving event” – a programmed 50% reduction in the pace of new issuance of the cryptocurrency – is expected on Wednesday. Curve Debacle Triggers Transaction Frenzy, Sending Ethereum ‘MEV’ Rewards to Record High
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2023. Jul. 31. 17:43
On July 30, over 6,000 ETH ($11M worth) in so-called Maximal Extractable Value rewards were paid out to Ethereum validators, the most ever for a single day. Digital Currency Group Appoints Mark Shifke as Chief Financial Officer
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2023. Jul. 31. 17:30
Shifke fills the gap left when Michael Kraines stepped down as CFO in April. After the Curve Attack: What's Next for DeFi?
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2023. Jul. 31. 17:29
The $70 million weekend exploit of major platforms, including Curve, come at a time when developers are discussing changes to the prevailing AMM liquidity model. DCG Says It Sees Resolving Genesis Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Soon
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2023. Jul. 31. 17:27
Digital Currency Group comments on the restructuring in an investor letter. Pass the Stablecoin Bill Now
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2023. Jul. 31. 17:24
The choice isn’t stablecoins vs no stablecoins. It’s between regulated products with low fees that protect consumers, and offshore assets with low transparency and no oversight, says Austin Campbell. DYdX Proposal to Slash Token Issuance Wins Early Support
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2023. Jul. 31. 17:15
In theory, this could boost the price of DYDX, based on the basics of supply and demand. Coinbase’s New Base Blockchain Gobbled Up $68M in Ether, and It’s Not Even Officially Live Yet
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2023. Jul. 31. 17:00
Meme coin BALD’s 4,000,000% surge seemed to spark the huge inflows to the nascent crypto bridge. NFT Now Cuts Jobs in Restructuring Move
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2023. Jul. 31. 16:21
Alejandro Navia, President of NFT Now, tweeted that the Web3 publication had “over-hired.” Meanwhile, another founder of NFT Now’s Twitter was hacked over the weekend. Tether Reports $3.3B in Excess Reserves in Q2, Up $850M for the Quarter
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2023. Jul. 31. 16:07
The company said its operational profits exceeded $1 billion in Q2 this year. Barbie's Margot Robbie Has a Take on Bitcoin, Says It's a Ken Thing
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2023. Jul. 31. 15:45
MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor took the connection a bit further, tweeting that "Bitcoin is Big Ken Energy." Larry Fink Got 'Orange-Pilled', Says Galaxy Digital's Mike Novogratz: Bloomberg
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2023. Jul. 31. 15:20
Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz said Fink is "the most important thing that happened this year in bitcoin." Ribbon Finance Settles First On-Chain Ether 'Autocallable' With Marex and MEV Capital
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2023. Jul. 31. 15:17
The onchain execution of structured products promises transparency to investors and eliminates counterparty risks. U.S. SEC Sues Richard Heart, Hex, PulseChain on Unregistered Securities, Fraud Allegations
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2023. Jul. 31. 14:44
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sued internet marketer Richard Schueler, known online as Richard Heart, and his projects Hex, PulseChain and PulseX, alleging he raised over $1 billion across three different unregistered securities offerings. Bank of Korea to Exclude Seoul From CBDC Pilot Study Next Year: Report
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2023. Jul. 31. 14:43
Jeju, Busan and Incheon are in the running to be considered. Crypto Hacks and Exploits Cost Traders $303M in July; Worst Month of 2023
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2023. Jul. 31. 13:44
Some $52 million of assets were siphoned from Curve Finance just this weekend. Celo Proposal to Migrate to Ethereum Layer 2 Passes
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2023. Jul. 31. 13:41
The change seeks to simplify liquidity sharing between Celo and Ethereum while boosting security. BALD Token Plunges 90% as Developer Pulls Liquidity
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2023. Jul. 31. 13:06
BALD launched a little over 24 hours ago and has attracted massive hype - and millions in capital - to Base blockchain. First Mover Americas: Curve Finance Exploit Puts More Than $100M of Crypto at Risk
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2023. Jul. 31. 12:52
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 31, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. Crypto Firms Raised $129M Last Week, Led by Flashbots
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2023. Jul. 31. 12:49
The startup, focused on maximal extractable value (MEV) in blockchain transactions, raised $60 million in funding. Bullish MicroStrategy Analysts Raise Price Targets Ahead of Q2 Earnings
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2023. Jul. 31. 12:00
Analysts are bullish on software company MicroStrategy (MSTR), which reports earnings for the second quarter after the market close on Tuesday, and it’s all thanks to the many bitcoin (BTC) it holds. Crypto Catalysts: Jobs Data to Highlight the Week’s Macro Releases
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2023. Jul. 31. 11:30
Among other reports, investors will be eyeing ADP’s private sector jobs total, which last month, soared beyond expectations, a concern for central bankers and other inflation watchers. Fantasy-Sports Firm Sorare Looks to Increase Appeal by Diluting Crypto Association
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2023. Jul. 31. 11:00
While Sorare has over 4 million registered users, it is looking to fuel further growth by adding support for the U.S. dollar, euro and British pound. HSBC-Owned Hang Seng Bank Limits Crypto Companies to ‘Simple’ Accounts: Report
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2023. Jul. 31. 09:33
The report comes as Hong Kong’s Monetary Authority (HKMA) reminds banks that there is no ban on offering crypto companies accounts. Curve Finance's Token Surges 500% on Bithumb After Over $100M Exploit
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2023. Jul. 31. 09:25
The CRV/KRW pair listed on South Korea's Bithumb exchange has decoupled from the CRV/USD pairs listed on Western exchanges that exhibit price weakness. Curve Finance's Token Surges 500% on Bithumb After Major Exploit
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2023. Jul. 31. 09:25
The CRV/KRW pair listed on South Korea's Bithumb exchange has decoupled from the CRV/USD pairs listed on Western exchanges that exhibit price weakness. Trader Turns $500 to Million-Dollar Fortune With BALD Memecoin on Coinbase’s Blockchain
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2023. Jul. 31. 09:18
A meme coin frenzy has ensued on Coinbase’s layer 2 blockchain even as the network is not officially live yet. Trader Turns $500 to Million-Dollar Fortune With BALD Meme Coin on Coinbase’s Blockchain
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2023. Jul. 31. 09:18
A meme coin frenzy has ensued on Coinbase’s layer 2 blockchain even as the network is not officially live yet. Binance's Activities Are Illegal in Nigeria, Securities Regulator Says
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2023. Jul. 31. 09:15
The regulator also ordered all crypto platform providers to stop reaching out to Nigerian investors. Upbit Halts Trading of Curve Finance's Token After $100M Exploit
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2023. Jul. 31. 07:56
Other exchanges say they are monitoring the situation closely but have not taken any action. Upbit Halts CRV Withdrawal and Deposit After Curve Finance Exploit
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2023. Jul. 31. 07:56
Other exchanges say they are monitoring the situation closely but have not taken any action. Binance Wins Operational License in Dubai
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2023. Jul. 31. 07:01
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has won a licence to operate in Dubai after meeting pre-conditions set since receiving a preparatory licence in September 2022. Bitcoin Teases $29.5K, Ether Drops as 'Accumulator Season' Begins
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2023. Jul. 31. 06:11
BTC hovered comfortably over $29,300 for much of the weekend but dropped in the hours after Curve Finance tweeted that it had suffered an exploit. Bitcoin Teeters Around $29.2K as Crypto Markets Slide Amid Curve Exploit
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2023. Jul. 31. 06:11
BTC hovered comfortably over $29,300 for much of the weekend but dropped in the hours after Curve Finance tweeted that it had suffered an exploit. Crypto Futures Show Bias for Uniswap's UNI Token After Curve Finance Exploit
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2023. Jul. 31. 06:11
UNI perpetual futures trade at 20% premium as traders expect Uniswap to gain even more market share after the CRV exploit, one research head said. SEC Told Coinbase to Stop Trading in all Cryptos Except Bitcoin Before Suing: FT
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2023. Jul. 31. 04:56
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) had asked Coinbase (COIN) to stop trading in all cryptocurrencies other than bitcoin (BTC) prior to suing the crypto exchange, according to a Financial Times report. First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Climbs Back to $29.4K; Crypto's Correlation With Tech May Return
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2023. Jul. 31. 01:29
An exploit of stablecoin exchange Curve Sunday could jeopardize more than $100 million in cryptocurrency. PLUS: What's behind Russia's mining boom? Bitcoin Dips Below $29.2K After Curve Exploit but Continues Its Range-Bound Ways; ETH, SOL, MATIC Sink
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2023. Jul. 30. 22:34
BTC hovered comfortably over $29,300 for much of the weekend but dropped in the hours after Curve Finance tweeted that it had suffered an exploit. Curve Finance Exploit Puts $100M+ Worth of Crypto at Risk; CRV Token Tumbles
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2023. Jul. 30. 20:25
Curve, a stablecoin exchange at the heart of decentralized finance (DeFi) on Ethereum, has been the victim of an exploit according to a tweet from the project. Upwards of $100 million worth of cryptocurrency are at risk due to a “re-entrancy” bug in Vyper, a programming language used to power parts of the Curve system. Several stablecoin pools on the platform — used for pricing and liquidity on a number of different DeFi services — have been drained by hackers so far. Curve Finance Drained of $50M While CRV Token Sinks 12% in Latest DeFi Exploit
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2023. Jul. 30. 20:25
Curve, a stablecoin exchange at the heart of decentralized finance (DeFi) on Ethereum, has been the victim of an exploit with more than $100 million worth of cryptocurrency at risk due to a “re-entrancy” bug in Vyper, a programming language used to power parts of the Curve system. Reddit Returns With New NFTs and Crypto Twitter Leaves Threads on Read
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2023. Jul. 29. 13:05
Reddit launched Gen 4 of its NFT Collectible Avatars while Amazon expanded its blockchain tools. Also, crypto influencers shared thoughts on Threads and indicated that they aren’t ready to leave Twitter just yet. Sam Bankman-Fried's Attempts to Influence Witnesses Show He Must Be Jailed Before Trial: DOJ
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2023. Jul. 28. 21:39
Sam Bankman-Fried's repeated efforts to contact witnesses and influence their testimony shows that "no combination of conditions will reasonably assure the safety of the community," prosecutors said in a written filing calling for his bond to be revoked. Meta Hopes to Recharge Lagging Horizon Worlds Metaverse With New In-House Game Studio
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2023. Jul. 28. 20:47
The struggling platform reported losses of $3.7 billion in the second quarter, though CEO Mark Zuckerberg remains "fully committed" to the metaverse and AI. Meta Aims to Recharge Lagging Horizon Worlds Metaverse With New In-House Game Studio
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2023. Jul. 28. 20:47
The struggling platform reported losses of $3.7 billion in the second quarter, though CEO Mark Zuckerberg remains "fully committed" to the metaverse and AI. Arbitrum DAO’s First Grants Programs Take Shape
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2023. Jul. 28. 20:25
Two governance proposals are collectively requesting nearly $5 million worth of ARB tokens to launch grants programs. No, Sam Bankman-Fried Is Not Being Bailed Out By Democrats
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2023. Jul. 28. 19:10
Republican candidate Vivek Rameswamy is rightly furious over dropped campaign finance charges. But the charges are likely to return after a procedural adjustment - and claims of corruption do more harm than good. Sam Bankman-Fried Maybe Hasn’t Escaped Campaign Finance Charges
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2023. Jul. 28. 19:02
Prosecutors just withdrew a campaign finance charge ahead of Sam Bankman-Fried’s criminal trial this October. That doesn’t mean the U.S. Department of Justice is letting the FTX founder off on alleged criminal conduct, however – and campaign finance charges could still be tried later. ‘We’re Compute Cowboys’: Gideon Powell on the Pioneer Spirit Driving Bitcoin Mining
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2023. Jul. 28. 18:25
An interview with the CEO of Cholla Inc., an oil & gas exploration company that’s investing in bitcoin mining. Bitcoin Won’t Be Stuck Below $30K for Long, Crypto Options Traders Bet
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2023. Jul. 28. 17:05
BTC losing the significant price level after a month is likely just a short-term deviation based on derivatives trading data, SynFutures CEO said. A BlackRock BTC ETF Wouldn't Be Possible Without Bitcoin Miners
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2023. Jul. 28. 16:22
With institutions like BlackRock, Fidelity and Ark Investments all seeking SEC approval for Bitcoin ETFs, it's time to thank Bitcoin miners for laying the groundwork for industry expansion. SEC Case Had 'Almost No Impact' on Ripple's Talks With Central Banks, Says Exec
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2023. Jul. 28. 16:10
James Wallis said the decision that Ripple's sale of XRP did not constitute investment contracts was a major victory, not just for Ripple but also for the industry. Is the Worry Over Worldcoin Warranted?
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2023. Jul. 28. 16:02
No crypto project since Facebook's Libra has generated such hue and cry from within the crypto community. Is it right to be concerned by Sam Altman's iris-scanning uber-ambitious UBI project? Despite Uproar, Crypto Bounties to Unmask Bad Actors Starts to Get Traction
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2023. Jul. 28. 15:44
Arkham customers are seeking to identify whomever was behind FTX and Wintermute’s huge hacks as well as an alleged meme-coin rug pull. Amid Sanctions, Bitcoin Mining Machines Are ‘Flowing’ Into Russia, as Industry Thrives
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2023. Jul. 28. 13:58
Mining rig makers like Bitmain and MicroBT are expanding to Russia as the U.S. market becomes saturated, source said. Yuga Labs Hopes to Rile Up Its Bored Apes With Latest Otherside Demo
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2023. Jul. 28. 13:00
The Web3 company has been laser-focused on building out its Otherside metaverse this past year. The latest live demo in Los Angeles hopes to revive interest among its forgotten Bored Ape community. Worldcoin Being Probed by French Privacy Regulator for ‘Questionable’ Practices
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2023. Jul. 28. 12:54
Sam Altman’s latest eyeball-scanning initiative is attracting attention from data protection regulators. First Mover Americas: Grayscale Urges SEC for Equal Treatment of Spot Bitcoin ETF Applications
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2023. Jul. 28. 12:25
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 28, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. Crypto.com Trumps Binance, Securing Netherlands Registration as Larger Rival Withdraws
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2023. Jul. 28. 11:46
The Netherlands, which has taken a tough line on rivals such as Binance and Coinbase, follows France, Dubai and the U.K. in recognizing the crypto exchange. Near to Help Colombian Web3 Social Network Blumer Build Token Infrastructure
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2023. Jul. 28. 11:45
Users will be able to convert Blumer tokens for other cryptocurrencies and withdraw to wallets. Memecoin-Focused Crypto Casino Coco Makes a Cracking Debut, Hits $36M in Volume
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2023. Jul. 28. 11:23
A new crypto casino inspired by the Milady NFT project has rolled out on the Ethereum blockchain, with transaction volume hitting $36 million in the first 12 hours after its release. Bitcoin Bulls Should Switch to Call Options, Crypto Services Provider Matrixport Says
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2023. Jul. 28. 08:56
Lower volatility has made option prices cheaper, Matrixport's Markus Thielen said. Shibarium Blockchain's Ethereum Bridge Goes Live for Testing as SHIB Tries to Shed Meme Coin Tag
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2023. Jul. 28. 08:19
The Shiba Inu-based layer 2 blockchain is expected to start operations next month. Early Unibot Investors Sit on 200x Gains as UNIBOT Bucks Bitcoin Lull
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2023. Jul. 28. 08:17
UNIBOT prices have soared to $200 with a market cap of $180 million. Crypto Mining Retailer Phoenix Looks at IPO in UAE: Bloomberg
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2023. Jul. 28. 07:53
The UAE-based firm is developing one of the region’s largest mining facilities. Sam Bankman-Fried Wants to Seal Caroline Ellison's Diary, Inner City Press Opposes
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2023. Jul. 28. 06:51
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has asked the court to seal the contents of the private diary of his sometimes girlfriend and ex-Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison. Bitcoin Steady Above $29K, Bond Yields Rise as BOJ Makes Yield Curve Control More Flexible
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2023. Jul. 28. 04:52
BOJ announced a proper yield curve control tweak with semantics that camouflaged the hawkish move. FTX and Genesis Reach Agreement in Ongoing Bankruptcy Dispute
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2023. Jul. 28. 03:48
Crypto lender Genesis Global Capital is FTX’s largest unsecured creditor, with $226 million in claims. U.S. Senate Passes $886B Military Spending Bill With Crypto AML Provision
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2023. Jul. 28. 02:48
The amendment takes aim at crypto mixers and “anonymity-enhancing” crypto assets. Parrot Finance to Begin PRT Token Buyback on Monday, Capping Fiery Vote
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2023. Jul. 28. 02:34
Solana-based protocol Parrot Finance will buy PRT tokens from all sellers at $0.0045 apiece. CFTC Overreached in Suing Binance, Crypto Exchange Says
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2023. Jul. 28. 02:26
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is reaching beyond its jurisdiction in trying to sue Binance, the global crypto exchange said in a motion to dismiss the regulator's lawsuit against it. U.S. Stablecoin Bill Takes Big Step Despite Fight From Democrats, White House
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2023. Jul. 28. 02:00
House lawmakers cleared stablecoins legislation for the next step in its route through Congress on Thursday, though the House Financial Services Committee moved the bill toward a potential floor vote without bipartisan support as Chair Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) blamed White House objections for the stalemate. First Mover Asia: Some Bitcoin Whales Appear Content to Wait for the Next Price Catalyst
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2023. Jul. 28. 00:49
PLUS: BTC continued to trade above $29.2K, slightly down over the past 24 hours amid another day of low volatility. Bitcoin Wobbles, Then Regains Its Balance Above $29.2K; ETH, DOGE, MATIC Fall
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2023. Jul. 27. 22:11
The largest cryptocurrency ticked down for a couple of hours after a report that the Bank of Japan was mulling a change to its yield curve control policy before regaining ground. Bitcoin Maintains $29K, Ether and Alts Flat as BOJ Makes Hawkish Move
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2023. Jul. 27. 22:11
The largest cryptocurrency ticked down for a couple of hours after a report that the Bank of Japan was mulling a change to its yield curve control policy before regaining ground. Bitcoin Erases Losses, Rises to $29.5K as Nasdaq Gains Nearly 2%
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2023. Jul. 27. 22:11
The largest cryptocurrency ticked down for a couple of hours after a report that the Bank of Japan was mulling a change to its yield curve control policy before regaining ground. Bitcoin Erases Losses, Holds Near $29.3K as Nasdaq Gains Nearly 2%
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2023. Jul. 27. 22:11
The largest cryptocurrency ticked down for a couple of hours after a report that the Bank of Japan was mulling a change to its yield curve control policy before regaining ground. Grayscale Urges Equal Treatment for All Spot Bitcoin ETF's in Letter to SEC
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2023. Jul. 27. 22:10
If the SEC decides to change course and approve one or more of of the current spot bitcoin ETF applications, “it must do so in a fair and orderly manner,” the statement said. KIN Token Surges Over 20% After Vote to Burn 70% of Supply Passes
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2023. Jul. 27. 22:06
The token climbed on news that about 7 trillion KIN tokens worth $156 million will be burned. Sequoia Capital Slashes Crypto Fund From $585M to $200M : WSJ
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2023. Jul. 27. 21:29
The vaunted VC firm told investors earlier in the year it would shrink the fund to reflect a changed market. Disgraced U.S. Congressman George Santos Involved Crypto in Nigerian Prince-Like Scheme: NYT
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2023. Jul. 27. 21:07
A source told The New York Times that Santos and two others appeared to try a crypto-centric version of the classic Nigerian prince email scam. A Bully Pulpit for Debanked Nigel Farage, Crypto for Everyone Else
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2023. Jul. 27. 19:19
The British Brexiteer could call on the media and his far-right friends in his debanking fight. But most of us aren't so lucky. Tokenization News Roundup: Avalanche Invests $50M in RWA
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2023. Jul. 27. 18:19
Competition among blockchains to grab some of the RWA market, new lending pool from Credix that supports Colombian farmer, the first-ever tokenization under Spain’s new laws, how the U.K’s regulations may lead to the country becoming a tokenization hub, and more for the week ending July 27, 2023. Crypto Bill Advances Out of House Agriculture Committee
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2023. Jul. 27. 18:11
The House Agriculture Committee advanced the Financial Innovation Technology for the 21st Century Act, a day after the House Financial Services Committee did. Worldcoin Could Enable Wider Distribution of Crypto Than Even Bitcoin, Says CoinFund
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2023. Jul. 27. 17:15
Worldcoin could onboard "billions of users" into crypto, said CoinFund. Bitcoin May Reach $300K by 2028 Halving, Says $1.6B Asset Manager
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2023. Jul. 27. 17:02
The Morgan Creek Capital Management founder said that bitcoin will reach $300,000 by Bitcoin’s 2028 halving. MakerDAO Looks to Ignite Growth for $4.6B DAI Stablecoin with Up to 8% Reward
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2023. Jul. 27. 16:28
The circulation of Maker’s DAI stablecoin has shrunk by a third over the past year. Suku May Beat Musk to Crypto Twitter Payment Adoption
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2023. Jul. 27. 16:00
Last week, Web3 wallet Suku teamed up with Polygon to release a free open-edition NFT collection – during which users minted over 50,000 NFTs on Twitter. Enhancing Profitability of Wind and Solar Through Bitcoin Mining
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2023. Jul. 27. 16:00
It's all about solving "the duck curve" problem on the grid. This op-ed is part of CoinDesk's Mining Week. Unblocking Crypto: How to Access The Asset Class
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2023. Jul. 27. 15:45
Since many options are available for digital asset investment and we see more digital asset investment vehicles, now is a great time to start. Understanding the choices available for will help clients of advisors plan how to support them. RFK Jr: Bitcoin ‘Currency of Freedom’; Canadian Government Morphed Into ‘Monster’ During Trucker Protests
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2023. Jul. 27. 15:37
The Democratic presidential candidate made the comments during a Twitter Spaces conversation with prominent Bitcoiners on Wednesday. Worldcoin Hype Causes Optimism to Leapfrog Arbitrum in Daily Transactions
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2023. Jul. 27. 14:58
Layer-2 blockchain Optimism has surpassed Arbitrum in daily transaction volume for the first time in six months, according to Dune Analytics. White House Derailed Negotiation on U.S. House Stablecoin Bill: McHenry
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2023. Jul. 27. 14:21
The move comes a day after the finance-focused lawmakers agreed bills on crypto market structure U.S. Stablecoin Bill Moves Forward Despite Fight from Democrats, White House
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2023. Jul. 27. 14:21
The move comes a day after the finance-focused lawmakers agreed bills on crypto market structure Want to Mine Bitcoin at Home? DIY Bitcoiners Have Stories to Share
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2023. Jul. 27. 14:10
From an ASIC-heated swimming pool to a handmade soundproof container, these die-hards found ways to make home mining feasible, if not quite profitable. Ukraine Has Raised $225M in Crypto to Fight Russian Invasion, but Donations Have Stagnated Over the Last Year: Crystal
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2023. Jul. 27. 13:58
Ukraine attracted over $225 million from supporters around the world, while Russian military fundraisers only scored several millions. Israel Consults Public on DAO Regulation, Sets Up Special Examination Team
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2023. Jul. 27. 13:22
The team will examine required corporate status, taxation other aspects of DAOs to "create legal certainty" and reduce risks, the government has said. First Mover Americas: BTC and ETH CME Futures See Record Participation From Big Traders
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2023. Jul. 27. 13:12
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 27, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. Palm Foundation to Scale Its Native Network to Support NFT Minting and Trading
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2023. Jul. 27. 13:00
In partnership with Consensys and Polygon Labs, the Palm Network will evolve to facilitate more efficient NFT minting and trading for its 1.7 million registered wallet addresses. Crypto Broker Hidden Road Collaborates With Confidential Exchange Enclave Markets
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2023. Jul. 27. 13:00
Enclave’s Fully Encrypted Exchange, or FEX, creates a confidential trading environment rather like a dark pool in traditional markets. Coinbase, a16z-Backed 'Cash-Like' Crypto Wallet Beam Goes Live
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2023. Jul. 27. 13:00
Where most wallets require signing up, performing a degree of KYC checks, Beam users can send payments simply by using a link to a QR code. Thus it is aiming to create the closest possible equivalent to using crypto like cash. PancakeSwap Expands to zkSync Era Network
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2023. Jul. 27. 13:00
The DEX, initially launched on BNB Chain, is now available on five blockchains. Amazon Expands Managed Blockchain Services
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2023. Jul. 27. 13:00
The tech giant moves deeper into Web3 infrastructure with AMB Access and Query services for developers. Amazon Expands Web3 Reach With Cloud Tools That Help Blockchain Developers
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2023. Jul. 27. 13:00
The tech giant moves deeper into Web3 infrastructure with AMB Access and Query services for developers. Asset Tokenization in Europe Gets a Boost With Securitize's Landmark Tokenized Equity Issuance
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2023. Jul. 27. 12:00
The firm started issuing tokens representing equity in a Spanish real estate investment trust under Spain’s new digital asset supervision. Trader Redeems $12.3M of Rocketpool's Staked Ether to Mark Largest Daily Burn
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2023. Jul. 27. 11:42
Rocket Pool, a decentralized Ethereum-based staking service, experienced its largest daily redemption of its rocketpool ether (rETH) token this week, with one trader redeeming $12.3 million worth of the token before sending it to Binance. UK Move to Digitize Trade Documents Could Rely on Blockchain, Government Says
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2023. Jul. 27. 11:21
The Electronic Trade Documents Act, set to take effect later this year, could make use of blockchain tech to improve security and reduce costs. U.K. Move to Digitize Trade Documents Could Rely on Blockchain, Government Says
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2023. Jul. 27. 11:21
The Electronic Trade Documents Act, set to take effect later this year, could make use of blockchain tech to improve security and reduce costs. Sui Foundation Bins MovEx After Violation of SUI Token Lockup Schedule
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2023. Jul. 27. 11:10
MovEx had violated the lockup by initiating three transactions of 625K SUI to three unique wallets, sparking concerns around these excess tokens in the open market. Animoca Brands Invests $30 Million in Crypto Payments Application Hi
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2023. Jul. 27. 11:00
In order to perform KYC on its users, hi will soon utilize a Proof of Human Identity solution that helps prevent bots from transacting on its layer 2 network. Bitcoin Volatility Expected on Friday's Bank of Japan Rate Decision. Here's Why
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2023. Jul. 27. 09:52
The BOJ is predicted to soften its grip on the country's bond markets, potentially influencing global bond markets, exchanges rates and liquidity conditions. Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, in general, are sensitive to changes in global liquidity conditions. XRP, Stellar and Solana Products See Increased Institutional Investments This Year
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2023. Jul. 27. 09:01
Products focused on XLM saw nearly 63% higher inflows this year. Meta Remains Committed to the Metaverse, Mark Zuckerberg Says
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2023. Jul. 27. 06:07
The pivot to the metaverse has cost Meta billions of dollars, but the company’s founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg says the social media isn't looking to give up anytime soon. Meta Remains Committed to the Metaverse Despite $13.7B Loss in 2022, Mark Zuckerberg Says
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2023. Jul. 27. 06:07
The pivot to the metaverse has cost Meta billions of dollars, but the company’s founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg says the social media isn't looking to give up anytime soon. Bitcoin, Ether CME Futures Saw Record Participation From Large Traders in Q2
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2023. Jul. 27. 05:56
The standard bitcoin futures contract on CME is equivalent to 5 BTC, while the micro contract is sized at one-tenth of 1 BTC. Sam Bankman-Fried Won't Face Campaign Finance Charge, U.S. DOJ Says
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2023. Jul. 27. 03:38
The U.S. Department of Justice informed a federal judge that it did "not intend to proceed" with a campaign finance charge against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried after consulting with The Bahamas over whether it was included in an extradition document last year. House Financial Services Committee Votes in Favor of Crypto, Blockchain Bills
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2023. Jul. 27. 00:35
The House Financial Services Committee advanced a set of crypto bills after a landmark markup on Wednesday. First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Post-Fed Rate Hike Fizzles. Will BTC's Recent Low Volatility Last Much Longer?
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2023. Jul. 26. 23:52
zkSync Era launched only in March but has more daily active addresses than Arbitrum and Optimism, the two largest scaling solutions by total value locked, underscoring the rising interest in its potential airdrop. Bitcoin Surpasses $29.6K After Fed's Rate Hike; CoinDesk Market Index Jumps 1.2%
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2023. Jul. 26. 22:16
A few more Fed rate hikes are likely, but "the hardest work is done," one expert said. Bitcoin Rally After Fed Rate Hike Fades to $29.3K; CoinDesk Market Index Rises 0.7%
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2023. Jul. 26. 22:16
A few more Fed rate hikes are likely, but "the hardest work is done," one expert said. Bitcoin Maintains $29K in Europe Trading Hours; XLM, SOL Climb on Renewed Interest
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Jul. 26. 22:16
A few more Fed rate hikes are likely, but "the hardest work is done," one expert said. Bitcoin Remains in Tight Range Around $29.3K; Stellar's XLM Leads Altcoin Gainers
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Jul. 26. 22:16
A few more Fed rate hikes are likely, but "the hardest work is done," one expert said. For Crypto Investors Down Bad in Hector, the DAO Can’t Die Fast Enough
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2023. Jul. 26. 21:28
Hector Network will take six to 12 months to hold a liquidation. Token holders want their money back sooner. Private Banking Firm With $14B Assets Starts First Crypto Fund of Spain
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2023. Jul. 26. 20:57
The fund will be accessible to professional investors only and will be audited by PwC. RFK Jr. Confirms Recent Bitcoin Purchases
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2023. Jul. 26. 20:52
The U.S. presidential candidate said her purchased two bitcoin for each of his seven children. Paradigm Moves $3.5M in MakerDAO's MKR Tokens Following Peer a16z's Maneuver
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2023. Jul. 26. 20:35
Paradigm Capital's transfer follows venture capital firm a16z depositing $7 million of MKR to Coinbase. Bitcoin Mining Computing Power May Drop as Much as 30% After Halving: Experts
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2023. Jul. 26. 19:55
Machine efficiency and low cost of power are key to surviving the bitcoin halving. Stellar, Ripple and Solana-Based Investment Funds See AUM Spike in July
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2023. Jul. 26. 19:45
The large gains began following Ripple’s partial court victory over the SEC in the middle of the month. U.S. Justice Department Wants to Jail Sam Bankman-Fried
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Jul. 26. 19:38
A prosecutor said that "no set of release conditions can secure the safety of the community." FTX’s Bankman-Fried Should Be Jailed Heading Into Trial, U.S. Argues
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2023. Jul. 26. 19:38
A prosecutor said that "no set of release conditions can secure the safety of the community." Federal Reserve Hikes Fed Funds Rate by 25 Basis Points
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Jul. 26. 18:04
The move was fully anticipated by market participants who will now look to Chairman Jerome Powell’s imminent post-meeting press conference for clues about whether the central bank intends to continue tightening monetary policy. Reddit Brings In Good Karma With Gen 4 Collectible NFT Avatars
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2023. Jul. 26. 18:03
The latest release of colorful interpretations of the platform's “Snoo" character is titled "Retro Reimagined." Twitter Is Dead. Long Live Crypto Twitter?
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2023. Jul. 26. 17:32
Elon Musk's rebranded X.com used to be the white-hot center of the crypto world. What comes next? Crypto Must Take Fraud Prevention Seriously: Crypto Long & Short
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2023. Jul. 26. 16:00
Countries that enable regulatory technology while avoiding reliance on legacy bureaucratic approaches will be a breakaway leader in cryptocurrencies. A Wall Street (Crypto) Analyst’s Take on ChainLink: Crypto Long & Short
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2023. Jul. 26. 16:00
If the LINK token were a stock, here’s what an analyst might say. Pacific Island Group of Palau Starts Stablecoin Trial on XRP Ledger
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2023. Jul. 26. 15:37
The country has been distributing PSC (Palau stablecoin) for three weeks and the test will run through August. Once a Pioneer, Cosmos Blockchain Project Faces 'Existential' Crisis
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2023. Jul. 26. 15:33
After the collapse of Terra, and with new competition on Ethereum, a network built for interoperability may be at risk of becoming obsolete. Canada Unveils New Bank Capital Rules for Crypto Holdings
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2023. Jul. 26. 14:58
New rules for banks and insurers are based on international norms, regulators said Bitcoin Miners Buy up Rigs as Prices Near All-Time Lows
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2023. Jul. 26. 14:45
Despite mining’s doldrums, miners are prioritizing the inclusion of next-generation mining rigs in their operations to prepare for the next Bitcoin halving. Italy’s Central Bank Taps Polygon, Fireblocks DeFi Project to Help Institutions Dabble With Tokenized Assets
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2023. Jul. 26. 14:00
The initiative aims to help Italian banks, asset managers and financial institutions, including the $1 trillion banking group Intesa Sanpaolo, experiment with decentralized finance and security tokens. The Ever More Efficient Bitcoin Mining Machine
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Jul. 26. 13:39
A recent report by Coin Metrics has news for fans of energy efficiency: ASIC miners overall are reducing their energy consumption per coin produced. But which are the most efficient? For Mining Week, CoinDesk dug deeper to determine which of 11 popular mining machines were the most competitive. Bitcoin Mining Machine Efficiency Doubled in Five Years
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2023. Jul. 26. 13:39
A recent report by Coin Metrics has news for fans of energy efficiency: ASIC miners overall are reducing their energy consumption per coin produced. But which are the most efficient? For Mining Week, CoinDesk dug deeper to determine which of 11 popular mining machines were the most competitive. It’s Time for Miners to Stop With the Gimmicks
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2023. Jul. 26. 13:39
Publicly-traded miners are prone to pursue marketing stunts as a way to raise their stock prices. Press releases about AI and HPC initiatives are the latest examples. This op-ed is part of CoinDesk's Mining Week. Crypto Lender Credix Brings Additional Private Credit Pool on Solana With 11% Yield
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2023. Jul. 26. 13:00
Decentralized finance platform Credix opens a trade receivables lending pool with Solana Foundation among investors. Crypto Robo-Advisor Hedgehog Partners With CoinDesk Indices on Automated Investing Services
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2023. Jul. 26. 13:00
The SEC-registered robo-adviser will offer several crypto sector investment solutions, in addition an offering that follows all of the sectors tracked by CDI. DeFi Daily Volume Dwindles to 7-Month Lows as Sector Endures Downswing
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2023. Jul. 26. 12:46
The decentralized finance (DeFi) sector has endured a turbulent month, as transaction volume plummeting alongside a series of hacks and exploits. First Mover Americas: Dogecoin Takes Center Stage
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Jul. 26. 12:33
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 26, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. Craig Wright’s ‘Lies and Deception’ Justify Minimal Damages Claim, UK Judges Say
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2023. Jul. 26. 12:32
Wright says he is the true identity of Bitcoin founder Satoshi Nakamoto, and took a libel case against crypto podcaster Peter McCormack Crypto Startup Ramp Network Starts Brazilian Unit as First Step in LatAm Expansion
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2023. Jul. 26. 12:00
A month ago, the company added the Brazilian real and other Latin American currencies to its portfolio. Binance Withdraws German Crypto License Application
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2023. Jul. 26. 11:27
The move follows reports had been rejected by financial regulators, and a pullback from markets including Austria, Belgium and the Netherlands Bitcoin Risks Deeper Price Losses Below 50-Day Average: Analysts
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2023. Jul. 26. 10:56
A break below the 50-day simple moving average would shift the focus to long-term support near $25,200, one analyst said. Binance to Reenter Japan in August 2 Years After Regulator's Warning
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2023. Jul. 26. 10:40
Leading cryptocurrency exchange Binance will be launching its full service in Japan in August. The return was made possible by Binance's purchase of regulated crypto exchange Sakura Exchange BitCoin last November. Bitcoin Whale Moves $37M BTC After 11 Years of Dormancy
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2023. Jul. 26. 09:41
The movement is the latest in a trend of early buyers and holders moving their tokens to new wallets after several years of inactivity. Nigeria Is Altering eNaira Model to Promote Use of the Digital Currency: Central Bank
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2023. Jul. 26. 09:27
For many citizens, the central bank digital currency isn't easy to use. Craig Wright Must Pay $516K to Pursue Case Against Kraken, Coinbase: UK Judge
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2023. Jul. 26. 08:28
Wright claims he’s Bitcoin White Paper author Satoshi Nakamoto and holds intellectual property rights on numerous cryptocurrencies Singapore High Court Declares Crypto as Property in Case Involving Bybit
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2023. Jul. 26. 08:08
The ruling held that a crypto asset is a “thing in action” enforceable via court orders. Dogecoin Registers Biggest Single-Day Gain in 4 Months, Futures Open Interest Tops $500M
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2023. Jul. 26. 05:16
DOGE jumped 10% on Tuesday, its biggest single-day percentage gain since April 3. First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Awaits Its Spot ETF in Absence of a Macro Catalyst: Crypto CEO
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2023. Jul. 26. 01:47
PLUS: At least one bitcoin price indicator suggests that BTC may be turning slightly upward soon, writes a CoinDesk analyst, while Tribe Capital's managing partner sees a DeFi "resurgence." Bitcoin Stuck Below $30K Before Likely Fed Rate Hike, While DOGE Spikes 9%
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2023. Jul. 25. 23:22
Except for the popular meme coin, which was recently up more than 10%, the largest cryptos by market cap were largely unchanged over the past 24 hours as investors awaited a likely 25 basis point increase from the U.S. central bank. Bitcoin Stuck Below $30K Before Likely Fed Rate Hike, While DOGE Spikes 7%
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Jul. 25. 23:22
Except for the popular meme coin, which was recently up more than 10%, the largest cryptos by market cap were largely unchanged over the past 24 hours as investors awaited a likely 25 basis point increase from the U.S. central bank. Bitcoin Stuck at $29K, Ether at $1.8K as Market Awaits Fed Decision
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2023. Jul. 25. 23:22
Except for the popular meme coin, which was recently up more than 10%, the largest cryptos by market cap were largely unchanged over the past 24 hours as investors awaited a likely 25 basis point increase from the U.S. central bank. Bitcoin Rises to $29.3K Ahead of Fed, With SOL Among Outperformers, LDO Leading Laggards
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2023. Jul. 25. 23:22
Except for the popular meme coin, which was recently up more than 10%, the largest cryptos by market cap were largely unchanged over the past 24 hours as investors awaited a likely 25 basis point increase from the U.S. central bank. Bitcoin Price Steady at $29.3K After Fed Rate Hike
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Jul. 25. 23:22
Except for the popular meme coin, which was recently up more than 10%, the largest cryptos by market cap were largely unchanged over the past 24 hours as investors awaited a likely 25 basis point increase from the U.S. central bank. Bitcoin Steady at $29.3K After Fed Rate Hike and Powell Press Conference
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2023. Jul. 25. 23:22
Except for the popular meme coin, which was recently up more than 10%, the largest cryptos by market cap were largely unchanged over the past 24 hours as investors awaited a likely 25 basis point increase from the U.S. central bank. Mashinsky's Arrest, Ripple Ruling, Etc.
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2023. Jul. 25. 23:00
I was on vacation for the last week-and-a-half but before I left, I sent a list of things to watch for to my colleagues that in hindsight, was wholly inadequate. Anyway, here's my effort to catch up. Bitcoin Mining Has a Superpower
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2023. Jul. 25. 20:17
It's the blockchain's electricity consumption patterns, Texas Blockchain Council President Lee Bratcher writes. Is It Finally Time to ‘X-it’ Twitter For Threads?
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2023. Jul. 25. 20:05
Threads hopes to swoop in and capture Web3 users that are looking for social media alternatives. But does the app have what crypto natives are looking for? From Vintage to MNTGE: Digital Fashion Brand to Release NFT Patches Linked to IRL Rewards
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2023. Jul. 25. 19:35
The patches were designed by 11 artists, including Jen Stark, Nyan Cat creator Christopher Torres and Bored Ape Yacht Club artist Seneca, and are embedded with NFC chips. Venture Capital Firm a16z Unloads $7M of MKR Tokens as Price Soars
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2023. Jul. 25. 18:07
Lending platform Maker’s governance tokens soared to near one-year high prices last week prior to the transactions. DeFi Headed Toward a ‘Major Resurgence,’ Tribe Capital’s Boris Revsin Says
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2023. Jul. 25. 17:27
The managing partner of the $1.6 billion investment firm says infrastructure is the key to turning crypto into a $10 trillion industry. Bridge Protocol LayerZero Passes 50M Cross-Chain Messages
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2023. Jul. 25. 17:09
The milestone highlights the demand for crypto users to transfer liquidity between chains and conduct cross-chain token swaps. Crypto Firm Flashbots Raises $60M in Paradigm-Led Round
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2023. Jul. 25. 16:53
The new capital will help develop the SUAVE decentralized platform for maximal extractable value (MEV). U.S. DOJ Needs 6-8 Weeks to Process Evidence Against Alex Mashinsky, Attorneys Tell Judge
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2023. Jul. 25. 16:37
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) asked a federal judge for six to eight weeks to produce evidence for its case against Alex Mashinsky, the founder and former CEO of crypto lender Celsius. U.S. DOJ Needs 6-8 Weeks to Process Evidence Against Celsius's Former CEO, Attorneys Tell Judge
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2023. Jul. 25. 16:37
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) asked a federal judge for six to eight weeks to produce evidence for its case against Alex Mashinsky, the founder and former CEO of crypto lender Celsius. Elon Musk’s Twitter Overhaul Could Be Huge for DOGE and Crypto Generally
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2023. Jul. 25. 16:30
“Elon clearly has an affinity for DOGE, almost as part of a running joke, but I wouldn’t be surprised if he actually went through with enabling payments via DOGE.” How Bitcoin Miners Can Stay Clear of SEC Scrutiny (and Fall Foul of It)
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2023. Jul. 25. 15:38
Regulators view Bitcoin and other proof-of-work cryptocurrencies as commodities. But mining firms can still trip over securities regulations if they’re not careful. This story is part of CoinDesk's Mining Week. Crypto Exchange KuCoin to 'Adjust Some Personnel as Needed', but Denies Report of Major Layoffs
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2023. Jul. 25. 15:10
A report circulated on Twitter on Tuesday that the exchange plans to eliminate 30% of its workforce amid declining profit. Riot Platforms at the Heart of Texas' Debate Over Bitcoin Mining’s Effect on the Grid
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2023. Jul. 25. 14:54
The world’s biggest bitcoin mine has drawn the ire of some local residents concerned with Bitcoin's community impact. Overheard at EthCC — Is Crypto Back, Boosted by Artificial Intelligence?
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2023. Jul. 25. 14:51
The intersection of AI and crypto has everyone riled up, but there is little agreement on what is its best iteration. Avalanche Foundation Commits $50M to Bring More Tokenized Assets to Blockchain
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2023. Jul. 25. 14:39
The program follows Avalanche’s initiative to financial institutions to test blockchain services on one of its subnets. Namibia's Crypto Assets Bill Is Now a Law
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2023. Jul. 25. 14:37
Namibia's virtual assets bill was put into law on Friday, according to the Gazette of the Republic of Namibia. Optimism Tokens Worth $36M to Be Unlocked on Sunday; OP Slides 3.5%
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2023. Jul. 25. 14:28
Layer-2 blockchain Optimism is set to unlock $36 million worth of tokens on Sunday, and the anticipated increase in supply spurred a 3.5% slump in the blockchain's native token (OP) on Tuesday. Bitcoin Is on the Ballot in 2024
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2023. Jul. 25. 14:05
ZkSync's Largest Lender Struck by $3.4M Exploit
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2023. Jul. 25. 13:34
EraLend, the largest lending protocol on Ethereum scaling blockchain zkSync, has been hit by a $3.4 million reentrancy attack, according to blockchain security firm CertiK. First Mover Americas: Bitcoin at $29K Continues to Trade Near One-Month Low
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2023. Jul. 25. 13:17
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 25, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. Solana-Based NFT Marketplace Exchange.art to Expand into Ethereum
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2023. Jul. 25. 13:00
Larisa Barbu, COO of Exchange.art, told CoinDesk that the marketplace had planned to expand beyond the Solana ecosystem since its launch in 2021. Worldcoin Token Slumps Amid Crypto Community Unease
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2023. Jul. 25. 11:50
Concerns around privacy, security and reported connections to Sam Bankman-Fried and Three Arrows Capital have raised eyebrows in the crypto community. Crypto Exchange Rain Obtains License to Operate Virtual Asset Brokerage, Custody Service in UAE
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2023. Jul. 25. 11:36
Rain's Abu Dhabi-based entity can now offer institutional clients and some retail clients in the UAE the ability to buy, sell and store virtual assets, Reuters reported. Fed Preview: Crypto Observers See Powell Keeping Door Open for Rate Hikes Beyond July
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2023. Jul. 25. 09:27
A 25 basis point rate hike on Wednesday is a foregone conclusion. The question is whether the Fed will continue to raise rates in subsequent months. UK Information Commission to Make Inquiries About Worldcoin
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2023. Jul. 25. 09:20
The firm has claimed that they comply with "very, very local and very specific rules and regulations in each of the markets where there's an Orb." Dogecoin Bumps 10% on X Payments Speculation, DOGE Futures Traders Lose $10M
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2023. Jul. 25. 07:58
Crypto traders are buying up DOGE in hopes of the token playing a larger role on Twitter, which rebranded as “everything app” X on Monday. Federal Regulators Are Needed for Crypto Oversight: U.S. Accountability Office
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2023. Jul. 25. 06:47
Regulators lack an ongoing coordination mechanism for addressing blockchain risks in a timely manner, the report says Japan Signals More Web3 Promotion Policies Are To Come
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2023. Jul. 25. 04:37
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Tuesday that the country plans to improve the environment for Web3 when it comes to using tokens and revitalize the content industry. Japan Signals More Web3 Promotion Policies Are Coming
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2023. Jul. 25. 04:37
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Tuesday that the country plans to improve the environment for Web3 when it comes to using tokens and revitalize the content industry. Binance Says It Intends to File Motion to Dismiss CFTC Complaint
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2023. Jul. 25. 01:29
Binance, Changpeng Zhao, and Samuel Lim filed a motion Monday night to ask the court for additional allowed length in its response. First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Holds Its Latest Foothold at $29.1K While Worldcoin Soars
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2023. Jul. 25. 01:18
PLUS: BTC's positive vibes may be waning as outflows from BTC investment products rose for the first time in weeks. But mining is in a better state than it was a year ago. Crypto Catalysts: Likely Rate Hike on the Menu as FOMC Begins Latest Monetary Policy Deliberations
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2023. Jul. 25. 00:00
The U.S. central bank has been telegraphing its intent in the weeks after halting rate increases last month for the first time in over a year. ThePersonal Consumption Expenditures report arrives Friday, but cryptos and other risk-on assets have been largely immune to macro events. Crypto Catalysts: Rate Hike Looms as FOMC Begins Latest Monetary Policy Deliberations
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2023. Jul. 25. 00:00
The U.S. central bank has been telegraphing its intent to renew rate hikes for weeks. The Personal Consumption Expenditures report arrives Friday, but cryptos and other risk-on assets have been largely immune to macro events. Putin Signs Digital Ruble Law Making a CBDC Possible in Russia
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2023. Jul. 24. 17:30
The new law describes a legal framework for a central bank digital token Ghost From the Well: Is Crypto Mining With Associated Gas Better for the Environment?
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2023. Jul. 24. 17:19
Oil and gas companies are keen to use gas that would normally be flared off to run bitcoin mining operations. But environmentalists claim the practice merely perpetuates the use of fossil fuels. EU Stablecoin Issuers With Bank Assets in Reserve Will Get Extra Regulation, EBA Draft Says
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2023. Jul. 24. 17:18
The EU agency is consulting on new MiCA rules that mean “significant” tokens are centrally supervised with extra capital requirements I Had My Iris Scanned by the Worldcoin Orb, and It Wasn't as Scary as I Expected
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2023. Jul. 24. 16:54
Sam Altman’s identity-verifying Worldcoin Orb is available worldwide as the network launched on Monday. Inside the Orb: The Untold Story of Worldcoin’s Launch
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2023. Jul. 24. 16:29
Is Sam Altman’s UBI startup a smart countermeasure to AI, or a privacy nightmare? Jeff Wilser reports. Crypto Investors Sour on Bitcoin Funds After Massive Inflows, Turn Instead to Ether and XRP
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2023. Jul. 24. 15:54
Digital asset investment products recorded outflows last week for the first time since mid-June, CoinShares reported. Ethereum’s Buterin Expresses Concerns Over Sam Altman’s Worldcoin
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2023. Jul. 24. 14:43
Worldcoin’s identity system, “Proof-of-Personhood,” faces issues with privacy, accessibility, centralization, and security, according to Buterin. Bitcoin Drops to $29K as WSJ Ratchets Up Binance Issues, China Warns of Tortuous Recovery
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2023. Jul. 24. 14:01
Regulatory uncertainty surrounding Binance, the largest crypto exchange, tends to weigh on crypto prices. Bitcoin Dips Below $29K Amid WSJ Report on Binance Issues, China's Economic Woes
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2023. Jul. 24. 14:01
Regulatory uncertainty surrounding Binance, the largest crypto exchange, tends to weigh on crypto prices. Bitcoin Drops to $29K Amid Binance Story, China Woes; XRP, SOL Lead Altcoin Slump
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2023. Jul. 24. 14:01
Regulatory uncertainty surrounding Binance, the largest crypto exchange, tends to weigh on crypto prices. Through It All, the Bitcoin Mining Industry Looks Set for Growth
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2023. Jul. 24. 13:58
Though the Bitcoin halving will reduce rewards for miners, the prospects for the industry remain bright and innovations like Ordinals promise more demand for miner services in the future. How Miners Are Preparing for the Next Bitcoin Halving
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2023. Jul. 24. 13:50
Bitcoin’s fourth “halving” next April poses miners with strategic questions around equipment, energy use and diversification. This story is part of CoinDesk's Mining Week 2023. How Texas Became a Global Mecca for Bitcoin Mining
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2023. Jul. 24. 13:47
Miners have flocked to the state since China banned mining in 2021, encouraged by cheap energy, grid incentives and an alignment of values. “Bitcoin is all about freedom,” says one miner. “And in my dealings with the utilities and the regulators, Texas is all about freedom.” Crypto Startups Raised $201.4M in Venture Funding Last Week, Led by Infrastructure
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2023. Jul. 24. 13:00
The largest fundraises for the week belonged to metaverse startup Futureverse and RISC Zero, creator of developer tools for zero-knowledge proofs. First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Starts Week in the Red
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2023. Jul. 24. 12:01
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 24, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. Worldcoin Release Tokenomics, Report Geofenced for Some Countries
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2023. Jul. 24. 11:13
Sam Altman co-founded Worldcoin released its network on Monday. Worldcoin Releases Tokenomics, Report Geofenced for Some Countries
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2023. Jul. 24. 11:13
Sam Altman co-founded Worldcoin released its network on Monday. Dogecoin Rises After Twitter Rebranding, Bitcoin Slides to $29K
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2023. Jul. 24. 10:35
One analyst pointed out the $27,000 level could be a short-term target for bitcoin amid the lack of positive news. Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Control 75% of Circulating Supply: Glassnode
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2023. Jul. 24. 10:05
The balance kept in addresses that hold coins for at least 155 days has increased by $1.87 billion this month. Implications of Ripple-SEC Court Ruling for Wider Crypto Industry Are Unclear: Bank of America
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2023. Jul. 24. 09:02
Ripple’s XRP offerings are unique, and the implications of the court’s ruling are difficult to determine, the report said. Elon Musk Rebrands Twitter to X, Spurring Scores of Wannabe Tokens
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2023. Jul. 24. 08:11
One token zoomed 1,200% even though its related project closed in May, data shows. Worldcoin's Newly-Launched WLD Token Spikes Over 20% on Major Crypto Exchanges
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2023. Jul. 24. 07:54
The highly anticipated project co-founded by OpenAI's Sam Altman launched its token on Monday. Worldcoin's Newly Launched WLD Token Spikes Over 20% on Major Crypto Exchanges
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2023. Jul. 24. 07:54
The highly anticipated project co-founded by OpenAI's Sam Altman launched its token on Monday. Bitcoin Traders Cautious Despite Spot ETF Optimism, Leverage Indicators Suggest
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2023. Jul. 24. 06:51
The spot market is in the driver's seat as perpetual futures open interest to market cap ratio remains low, one observer said. Worldcoin's Mainnet, WLD Token Goes Live
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2023. Jul. 24. 05:43
The launch of the token comes alongside protocol launch and prior release of the wallet. Meet the Hong Kong Lawmaker Who Invited Coinbase to Town
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2023. Jul. 24. 05:41
Legislative Council member Johnny Ng is courting crypto exchanges to get licensed in the city as the U.S. drives digital asset firms offshore. First Mover Asia: Bybit CEO Ben Zhou: Regulators See Crypto as an ‘Opportunity,’ Not a Crisis
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2023. Jul. 24. 01:23
The CEO of the Dubai-based exchange sees jurisdictions competing for crypto business in a post-FTX world. PLUS: Bitcoin holds near $30,000 amid investor cautiousness. Bitcoin Dawdles Below $30K as Investors Eye Coming Fed Rate Decision, BTC Options Expiry
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2023. Jul. 21. 21:46
Next week’s U.S. central bank interest rate decision and the bitcoin options expiry are unlikely to move markets, which have been stuck for weeks. Craig Wright Will Be Able to Fight Bitcoin Copyright Claim in UK After Winning Appeal
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2023. Jul. 21. 19:32
Craig Wright, who claims to be Bitcoin inventor Satoshi Nakamoto, will be able to argue his case that the Bitcoin file format should receive copyright protection under UK law after a bench of three UK judges accepted his appeal to a previous court denial, according to a court filing. Arkham Intel Exchange Shows 11 Submissions Since Debut Including Finding Elon Musk’s Wallet
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2023. Jul. 21. 18:51
Some bounties that have received a submission include identifying the addresses that exploited FTX during its collapse. DeFi Project Parrot Puts Fate of Over $70M Treasury, PRT Token, to Vote
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2023. Jul. 21. 18:15
Polly wants a bailout? DeFi Project Parrot Holds Contentious Vote on Future of $70M Treasury
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2023. Jul. 21. 18:15
Polly wants a bailout? Federal Reserve’s ‘FedNow’ Launch Triggers Fresh Speculation Over Digital Dollar
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2023. Jul. 21. 17:58
The U.S. Federal Reserve denies that its new instant payments service, FedNow, is in any way tied to the digital asset space. But experts say the new system could lay the groundwork for the infrastructure needed for a potential central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the U.S. And so this week’s announcement has led to a fresh airing of warnings about potential privacy and control risks around a digital dollar. MakerDAO’s MKR Soars 28% in a Week as Token Buyback Scheme Goes Live
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2023. Jul. 21. 16:33
The lending platform is on track to remove some $7 million of MKR governance tokens from the market in a month, according to blockchain data. OpenSea’s New Deal, McNuggets Land in the Metaverse
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2023. Jul. 21. 16:06
This week, OpenSea introduced “Deals,” allowing NFT collectors to trade directly with one another and McDonald’s launched McNugget Land in The Sandbox, inviting users to interact with pixelated nuggets and play mini-games. Tokenized Collectibles Platform Americana Is Bringing High-End Physical Items On-Chain
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2023. Jul. 21. 16:00
Backed by Alexis Ohanian and OpenSea, the newly-launched platform has created blockchain-based solutions for several pain points associated with buying and selling high-end physical collectibles. To Survive the New Era of Robot Spam, Look to Crypto’s History
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2023. Jul. 21. 15:55
Human communication systems are under threat from linguistic robots (AI). But the same spammy problem helped lead to the creation of Bitcoin. 'Razzlekhan,' Husband Make Plea Deal in Bitfinex Hack Laundering Case Worth Billions
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2023. Jul. 21. 15:45
The pair will forfeit the proceeds from nearly 120,000 bitcoins they allegedly laundered from the hacked crypto exchange. 'Razzlekhan,' Husband Agree to Plea Deal in Bitfinex Hack Laundering Case Worth Billions
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2023. Jul. 21. 15:45
The pair will forfeit the proceeds from nearly 120,000 bitcoins they allegedly laundered from the hacked crypto exchange. Crypto Liquidity Network Paradigm Leans Into DeFi With StarkWare
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2023. Jul. 21. 15:24
The new Paradex decentralized perpetuals platform is backed by the recent appchain technology from StarkWare. ISIS Allies Used Crypto to Raise Millions: TRM Labs
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2023. Jul. 21. 15:10
Affiliates of the most notorious terrorist organization use centralized exchanges, the blockchain intel firm said. First Mover Americas: ProShares Dismisses Concerns Over Cost of Tracking Futures
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2023. Jul. 21. 12:56
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 21, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. McDonald’s Opens McNuggets Land in the Metaverse, but McWhy?
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2023. Jul. 21. 12:06
The fast food giant is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the menu item with a perplexing new Web3 activation. SOL, XRP Lead Slide in Crypto Majors as Bitcoin Slips Below $30K
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2023. Jul. 21. 11:49
Some selling pressure may have arisen from a revised U.S. bill that excludes a host of traditional securities from the "digital asset" category, which some say bodes ill for DeFi. SOL, XRP Lead Slide in Crypto Majors as Bitcoin Lingers Below $30K
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2023. Jul. 21. 11:49
Some selling pressure may have arisen from a revised U.S. bill that excludes a host of traditional securities from the "digital asset" category, which some say bodes ill for DeFi. Bitcoin Lingers Below $30K as TK
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2023. Jul. 21. 11:49
Some selling pressure may have arisen from a revised U.S. bill that excludes a host of traditional securities from the "digital asset" category, which some say bodes ill for DeFi. Africa-Focused DeFi Platform Mara Releases Ethereum-Compatible Testnet
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2023. Jul. 21. 11:35
Developers in Nigeria and across Africa can build and test their decentralized applications on the Optimism forked Mara Chain. Large Crypto Token Unlocks Drive Prices Lower Within Two Weeks, Research Suggests
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2023. Jul. 21. 11:33
Unlocks that free up large amount of liquidity relative to average daily trading volume yield a deeper decline in the token's price within two weeks after the event, research by The Tie shows. Wholesale CBDC Would Improve Cross-Border Payments, French Central Bank Tests Show
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2023. Jul. 21. 11:11
The French Central Bank has determined that its wholesale central bank digital currency (wCBDC) would improve cross-border payments, it announced on Friday. Indonesia Crypto-Stock Exchange, Clearing House Goes Live After Long Delays
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2023. Jul. 21. 10:15
The long-awaited Nasdaq-style national bourse for crypto has been operational since July 17, according to an official announcement from Thursday. Indonesia's New Crypto Exchange Opens After Long Delays
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2023. Jul. 21. 10:15
The long-awaited Nasdaq-style national bourse for crypto has been operational since July 17, according to an official announcement from Thursday. Wormhole Launches New Bridge Connecting to any Cosmos Appchain
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2023. Jul. 21. 10:00
The Wormhole Gateway is designed to make it easier for developers and users to on-ramp liquidity into the Cosmos ecosystem. Wormhole Launches New Blockchain Connecting to Any Cosmos Appchain
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2023. Jul. 21. 10:00
The Wormhole Gateway is designed to make it easier for developers and users to on-ramp liquidity into the Cosmos ecosystem. ProShares Says Bitcoin ETF Has Matched BTC Price Closely, 'Roll Cost' Concerns Are Unwarranted
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2023. Jul. 21. 08:36
Interest on the ETF's cash balances helps offset the cost of rolling from one set of futures to the next, ensuring a low tracking error, the firm said. FTX Leadership Seeks Return of Over $1B in Cash, Stocks From Former Executives
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2023. Jul. 21. 08:14
The lawsuit alleges that fraudulent transfers of cash and shares were used to finance political donations, real estate buys, Sam Bankman-Fried’s criminal defense, and even potentially an island. Move Over Shiba Inu: Crypto Community Flirts With Hamster Race Betting
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2023. Jul. 21. 07:32
A bunch of actual hamsters are racing on a new platform, and returns-starved traders are placing BUSD-based bets on who wins. SBF Accused of Leaking Caroline Ellison's Private Diary by U.S. DOJ
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2023. Jul. 21. 06:40
The U.S. DOJ also wants to ban the disgraced founder of FTX and all parties involved in the FTX case from making any out of court statements in the future. First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index Sinks Into Neutral Territory, a Sign of Investor Uncertainty
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2023. Jul. 21. 00:07
The decline reflects an asset that has been stuck in a tight trading range. PLUS: Bitcoin plods below $30K amid another sluggish day for cryptos in which LINK was a rare bright spot. U.S. House Republicans Introduce Crypto Oversight Bill to Protect Investors
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2023. Jul. 20. 21:55
The bill looks to set out clear rules for the digital assets ecosystem. U.S. House Republicans Introduce Crypto Oversight Bill With Changes From June Draft
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2023. Jul. 20. 21:55
The bill looks to set out clear rules for the digital assets ecosystem. Chainlink’s LINK Pops 15%, XRP Loses Steam as Bitcoin Revisits $29.6K Range Lows
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2023. Jul. 20. 20:52
Tech stocks such as Tesla and Netflix, which crypto prices tend to correlate with, sold off during the day as investors shied away from risk assets. Coinbase to Wind Down Lending Program Over Coming Months
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2023. Jul. 20. 20:37
Coinbase Borrow, a program that allowed customers to receive fiat loans of up to $1 million against as much as 30% of their bitcoin (BTC) holdings, will be shutting down over the coming months as the company focuses its resources on products that “customers care about most,” a spokesperson said. Tokenization News Roundup: Real-World Assets Come to Blockchains
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2023. Jul. 20. 20:12
A weekly digest of articles, reports and analyses about tokenized RWAs, the fast-growing financial instruments that merge traditional finance to the blockchain. OpenSea Makes ‘Deals,’ Launches Peer-to-Peer NFT Swaps
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2023. Jul. 20. 18:39
The new feature allows collectors to trade NFTs directly with each other as well as add WETH to “sweeten the deal.” Why Nasdaq Backing Out of Custody Is Bad, Bad News for Crypto
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2023. Jul. 20. 17:48
If a financial giant can’t navigate the red tape, who can? MakerDAO Votes to Halt Lending to Tokenized Credit Pool After $2M Loan Default
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2023. Jul. 20. 16:16
The embattled Harbour Trade credit pool minted $1.5 million of DAI stablecoin secured with loans to a consumer electronics firm, which defaulted on $2.1 million of debt. UK's FCA Is Designing Prudential Requirements for Firms Carrying Out Crypto Activities
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2023. Jul. 20. 16:00
The Financial Conduct Authority will consult on rules once the government gives it the necessary powers, the regulator said in its annual report. FTX Users Potentially Targeted in Possible Phishing Attack as Bankruptcy Claims Deadline Nears
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2023. Jul. 20. 14:45
Multiple FTX users have received a "reset password" request from the defunct exchange's official email address as it appears a hacker is attempting to secure control of user's bankruptcy claims. Fed Dramatically Speeds Up U.S. Payments With 'FedNow' Service, but Downplays Any Tie to CBDCs
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2023. Jul. 20. 14:36
Some argue it would weaken crypto’s payments use case or form a bridge to a digital dollar. Fed Dramatically Speeds Up U.S. Payments With FedNow, but Downplays Any Tie to CBDCs
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2023. Jul. 20. 14:36
Some argue it would weaken crypto’s payments use case or form a bridge to a digital dollar. Binance Labs Invests $10M in DeFi Lender Radiant, RDNT Jumps 10%
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2023. Jul. 20. 13:00
The protocol was built on the architecture of LayerZero, which raised $120 million at a $3 billion valuation earlier this year. Macro State of Crypto – Where It Has Been and What's Next
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2023. Jul. 20. 12:45
Analytics can offer insight into how recent and past crypto and regulatory events have affected prices and movement. Plus: A quick Q&A on retirement funds. First Mover Americas: XRP Momentum Could Set Precedent for Bitcoin
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2023. Jul. 20. 12:19
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 20, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX Get Spoofed in New Animated Comedy Starring T.J. Miller
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2023. Jul. 20. 12:00
An upstart Web3 studio satirizes the FTX saga in a new “interactive” series called "FORTUN3," debuting this fall. UK Financial Regulator to Introduce Isolated Environment for Testing Financial Applications
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2023. Jul. 20. 11:55
During a pilot phase, the environment was used to test the eco-friendliness of decentralized ledgers. UK Financial Regulator to Introduce Isolated Environment for Testing Financial Applications
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2023. Jul. 20. 11:55
During a pilot phase, the environment was used to test the eco-friendliness of decentralized ledgers. Bitcoin Trading in Japan Rises as Yen Turns Volatile
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2023. Jul. 20. 11:10
The share of bitcoin trade volume on Japanese exchanges rose from 69% to 80% in the first six months of the year, data tracked by Kaiko show Chainlink’s LINK Climbs as Whales Add to Holdings Following Protocol Release
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2023. Jul. 20. 10:55
The CCIP protocol is designed to help build cross-chain applications and services and went live for early access users on the Avalanche, Ethereum, Optimism and Polygon blockchains this week. Myanmar Shadow Government to Start Neobank With Crypto Rails to Fund Fight Against Military Junta
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2023. Jul. 20. 10:52
The National Unity Government bank is set to run on Polygon and do currency swaps via Uniswap v3 pools and USDT stablecoins. UK Government Rejects Lawmaker Plan to Regulate Crypto as Gambling
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2023. Jul. 20. 10:43
The Treasury says it has learned lessons from FTX's collapse, and that gambling law doesn’t deal with crypto risks. SEC’s Stuttering Litigation Strategy Draws Comment From France
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2023. Jul. 20. 10:19
French officials boast of crypto-ready laws that contrast with a stuttering enforcement campaign from the U.S. SEC – and are looking to the next generation of Web 3 gaming rules. Crypto Exchange Bitget Opens Dubai Office, Plans Middle East Expansion
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2023. Jul. 20. 10:00
The crypto trading platform plans to hire up to 60 new members of staff in the region. Proposed Legal Reforms Aid UK Crypto Dreams – but Offer Scant Hope for Bitcoin Developers Sued by Craig Wright
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2023. Jul. 20. 09:01
A new Law Commission report doesn’t address legal concerns beyond token ownership, lawyers told CoinDesk. Kuwait Regulator Bans Crypto Payments, Investment and Mining
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2023. Jul. 20. 08:33
The prohibitions are an effort to comply with the FATF's recommendations to prevent money laundering via crypto, the Capital Markets Authority said. Kuwait Cracks Down on Crypto, Banning Payments, Investment and Mining
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2023. Jul. 20. 08:33
The prohibitions are an effort to comply with the FATF's recommendations to prevent money laundering via crypto, the Capital Markets Authority said. El Salvador's Bonds Surge 62% Amid Bitcoin's ETF-Driven Rally
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2023. Jul. 20. 08:29
El Salvador’s bonds due in 2027 have gained 62% in the last six months as the country finds itself on a better financial footing. Crypto Traders Flock to Unibot as Telegram Bot Tokens Near $100M Market Cap
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2023. Jul. 20. 07:34
The swiftly-growing category commands a market capitalization of just under $100 million. FTX Seeks to Recover $71M from Its Philanthropic and Life Science Arms
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2023. Jul. 20. 07:04
The firms funneled corporate funds to other organizations on behalf of their founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s "personal aggrandizement," a court filing shows. Bitcoin Spot ETFs Could Bring $30B in New Demand, Crypto Trader NYDIG Says
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2023. Jul. 20. 06:39
A lot can be learned from the listing of the first Gold ETF, but looking to the past also comes with some caveats XRP Moving Above 'Cloud' Resistance is Bullish for Bitcoin: Analyst
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2023. Jul. 20. 05:38
We view XRP's breakout above the Ichimoku cloud as a good example for bitcoin, Fairlead's Katie Stockton said. XRP Moving Above 'Cloud' Resistance is Bullish Precedent for Bitcoin: Analyst
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2023. Jul. 20. 05:38
We view XRP's breakout above the Ichimoku cloud as a good example for bitcoin, Fairlead's Katie Stockton said. First Mover Asia: XRP, XLM Climb While Bitcoin Trudges Below $30K
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2023. Jul. 20. 00:35
PLUS: Ripple's partial victory last week in its ongoing legal feud with the Securities and Exchange Commission left important questions unsettled for token issuers, a crypto lawyer told CoinDesk TV. XRP Soars 10%, Lifting Altcoins as Bitcoin Dominance Teeters at 1-Month Low
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2023. Jul. 19. 21:33
Bitcoin’s stall despite the recent wave of positive news is a cause for concern, one observer said. XRP Blockchain Still Faces Centralization Caveats as Ripple Regulatory Threat Recedes
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2023. Jul. 19. 20:18
Ripple scored a partial win against the SEC this week that has been cheered on industry-wide. Why does the project itself remain so controversial? Tesla Didn’t Buy or Sell Any Bitcoin for Fourth Straight Quarter in Q2
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2023. Jul. 19. 20:13
The value of its bitcoin holdings remained at $184 million. The GBTC Discount Is Narrowing; Here's Why It Matters
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2023. Jul. 19. 19:28
The possibility the SEC will approve the conversion of GBTC into an ETF is playing a role in the discount narrowing, according to analysts. Solana Foundation, Polygon Lead $30M Fundraise for Web3 Firm Cosmic Wire
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2023. Jul. 19. 17:02
The startup offers metaverse-creation tools and a list of general blockchain infrastructure solutions. UK FCA Chief Warns Against Judging Crypto Firms by Size for Approval Decisions
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2023. Jul. 19. 16:54
The FCA has turned down some of the largest crypto firms in the world in the last 18 months, its CEO Nikhil Rathi told lawmakers at a hearing. Stablecoin Issuer Lybra Finance Launches Arbitrum Testnet Amid Quest to Be More DeFi-Friendly
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2023. Jul. 19. 16:53
Users can now interact with Lybra’s new companion stablecoin peUSD, which is said to be more compatible with decentralized finance protocols than the protocol’s main stablecoin eUSD. ‘Get a Horse!’: What Crypto Can Learn From Early Automakers' Struggle for Acceptance
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2023. Jul. 19. 16:38
Automotive pioneers were surrounded by fraudsters, hated by banks and attacked by trolls. Sound familiar? Bitcoin Miner Bitfarms Expands Operations in Paraguay After Securing 2 Hydropower Contracts
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2023. Jul. 19. 16:30
The company will be able to add up to 150 megawatts of energy capacity through the two agreements. Dogecoin Pops 4% on Elon Musk Tweet
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2023. Jul. 19. 16:26
tk StarkWare’s ‘Starknet Stacks’ Could Add to Growing Field of Blockchain-in-a-Box Offerings
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2023. Jul. 19. 16:18
The announcement is part of a growing trend in Ethereum’s layer-2 ecosystem, where developers can create application-specific chains using the blockchain’s native stack. Professor Gary Gensler vs. SEC Chair Gary Gensler: Crypto Long & Short
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2023. Jul. 19. 16:00
Gary Gensler once taught a class on crypto. Is he contradicting himself now in his powerful Washington role? Not All Crypto Custody Is Created Equal: Crypto Long & Short
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2023. Jul. 19. 16:00
FTX, Celsius and BlockFi gave the industry a fresh perspective on custodial fundamentals. Code Wallet Aims for Fresh Start on Solana After Messy Tale of Kik and KIN
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2023. Jul. 19. 15:29
Kik, the instant messaging app, founded KIN in 2017 but was forced to pay $5 million settlement to the SEC. New U.S. Senate Bill Wants to Regulate DeFi-Like Banks
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2023. Jul. 19. 14:02
A new bill from Sen. Jack Reed would impose strict requirements on DeFi protocols under the guise of national security. New U.S. Senate Bill Wants to Regulate DeFi Like a Bank
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2023. Jul. 19. 14:02
A new bill from Sen. Jack Reed would impose strict requirements on DeFi protocols under the guise of national security. Polychain Capital Co-Leads $25M Fundraise for Manta Network Developer
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2023. Jul. 19. 13:36
The cryptographic development project, p0x, received a valuation of $500 million. Nasdaq Halts Plan for Crypto Custody Service Due to U.S. Regulatory Conditions
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2023. Jul. 19. 13:08
The stock market operator had said in March, that it was putting together infrastructure and regulatory approval for the custodian service. Blockchain Capital Leads $40M Round for Crypto Firm RISC Zero
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2023. Jul. 19. 13:00
The startup creates developer tooling that helps build zero-proof software for improved security and computational power. Latin American Crypto Firm Bitso Joins Stellar Network to Boost International USDC Payments
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2023. Jul. 19. 12:30
Companies from all over the world will be able to make transactions to Argentina, Colombia and Mexico. Polygon Mulls Governance Restructure in Polygon 2.0 Roadmap
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2023. Jul. 19. 12:11
Developers have proposed an “Ecosystem Council” to push smart contract upgrades, as well as changes to how community-based funding works. First Mover Americas: Investors Pile Into Bitcoin ETPs Following BlackRock ETF Filing
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2023. Jul. 19. 12:01
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 19, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. BNB Chain Burns Nearly $500M Worth of BNB Tokens
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2023. Jul. 19. 11:11
The burned tokens are now permanently destroyed, which makes circulating tokens more valuable if demand increases. Solana’s Largest Protocol, Marinade, Bets Growth on ‘Native’ SOL Staking Product
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2023. Jul. 19. 11:00
Marinade Finance contributors say the new service could appeal to institutional investors. U.S. Presidential Candidate RFK Jr. Vows to Exempt Crypto From Capital Gains Tax if Elected
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2023. Jul. 19. 10:32
Kennedy also reiterated a May stance defending the right to self-custody bitcoin, run blockchain nodes at home and promising industry-neutral energy regulation. RFK Jr. Vows to Back Dollar With Bitcoin, Exempt BTC From Taxes
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2023. Jul. 19. 10:32
Kennedy also reiterated a May stance defending the right to self-custody bitcoin, run blockchain nodes at home and promising industry-neutral energy regulation. GOP Lawmakers Suggest Gensler's SEC Is Gaming News Cycle to Thwart Crypto Legislation
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2023. Jul. 19. 10:00
Recent actions by the regulator seem to have been timed to coincide with Congressional grandstanding, Reps. French Hill and Dusty Johnson wrote. XRP Futures Set Open Interest Record High for 2023
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2023. Jul. 19. 09:46
Open interest on XRP-based futures contracts crossed the $1.1 billion mark in the past 24 hours. Societe Generale Becomes First Company to Win French Crypto License
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2023. Jul. 19. 09:32
SG Forge is licensed to provide buying and selling, exchange and custody of digital assets. 1Inch Token Balance on Centralized Exchanges Surges to $65M
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2023. Jul. 19. 08:59
The balance held in wallets tied to centralized exchange has surged by 50% in three days, per Glassnode data. Crypto Miner Argo Blockchain Raises $7.5M in Share Sale; Stock Slumps
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2023. Jul. 19. 08:07
Proceeds from the private placing and public sale will be used to pay down debt. Ex-FTX COO Constance Wang Joins Crypto Fund Sino Global
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2023. Jul. 19. 07:49
Matthew Graham, Sino Global’s founder and CEO, was a close associate of Sam Bankman-Fried during FTX’s rise. Ethereum ICO Participant Transfers $116M ETH After 8 Years of Dormancy
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2023. Jul. 19. 07:30
Ether posted nominal gains in the past 24 hours alongside the broader market. Bitcoin ETPs Witness Record-Breaking Monthly Inflows: K33 Research
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2023. Jul. 19. 07:12
Meanwhile ProShares’ Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) has hit an all-time high bitcoin equivalent exposure of 4,425 BTC. Stride Blockchain Will Move to ATOM-Powered Security Model
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2023. Jul. 19. 05:55
Stride's native token STRD trades 0.7% higher as the transition is expected to beef up the liquid staking protocol's security by several thousand percent. First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Lingers Below $30K, While XRP Continues Its Rally
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2023. Jul. 19. 01:30
PLUS: Last week's partial court victory for Ripple last week buoyed Coinbase's share price by clarifying a nettlesome regulatory issue. The company still needs to recapture trading volume but seems headed for better times, an analyst says. XRP’s 60% Weekly Gain Defies Broader Crypto Slump as Bitcoin Stalls Below $30K
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2023. Jul. 18. 21:48
Crypto index funds potentially adding XRP to their holdings could mean additional buying pressure for the token, a FalconX analyst said. Prime Trust Put Into Receivership Amid Shortfall in Funds, Charges It Misused Customer Money
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2023. Jul. 18. 21:14
Crypto custodian Prime Trust has been ordered by the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada, where the company has its headquarters, to be put into receivership after the state ordered the custodian to cease all activities amid a shortfall of customer funds. If DeFi Wants to Grow, It Has to Embrace Real-World Assets
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2023. Jul. 18. 20:28
To scale, DeFi platforms need to attract institutions keen to trade tokenized bonds, equities, and debt, and physical assets such as gold, real estate and art, says Enrico Rubboli of Mintlayer. Mantle’s MNT Token Outpaces Rival Layer 2 Blockchains Over Past 24 Hours
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2023. Jul. 18. 18:13
After launching its mainnet on Monday, Mantle’s utility and governance token has jumped roughly 4%, more than the native tokens of Arbitrum and Optimism over the past day. Crypto VC Firm Polychain Capital Raises $200M for Fourth Fund: Fortune
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2023. Jul. 18. 16:13
he crypto-focused firm has also cut three members of its research and development staff. Unpacking the Latest Lummis-Gillibrand Bill Draft
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2023. Jul. 18. 15:45
U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis and Kirsten Gillibrand have developed a second draft of their comprehensive crypto regulation bill. Chances are slim that it will, as a single bill, advance to becoming a law, but it may still drive a broader conversation within Congress on what sort of provisions smaller pieces of legislation should include. U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval Clock to Start Wednesday as 8 Applicants Named on Federal Register
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2023. Jul. 18. 15:34
The clock for the SEC approval process of spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications will begin Wednesday after all eight applicants, including BlackRock, were listed in the Federal Register. Deadlines for U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETF Approvals Come Into Sight
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2023. Jul. 18. 15:34
The clock for the SEC approval process of spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications will begin Wednesday after all eight applicants, including BlackRock, were listed in the Federal Register. Messaging Platform Telegram Has Issued $270M in Bonds to Fund Growth
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2023. Jul. 18. 15:23
"I personally bought about a quarter of the new Telegram bonds," said Pavel Durov, the CEO of the popular but not-yet-profitable platform. Ripple Court Ruling Unlikely to Impact Celsius Wind-Up, Crypto Lender’s Counsel Says
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2023. Jul. 18. 15:21
Crypto securities ruling could impact pricing of CEL token but won’t affect restructuring plans, the counsel said. Tokenize Everything: Institutions Bet That Crypto’s Future Lies in the Real World
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2023. Jul. 18. 14:01
Long one of crypto’s big ideas, tokenization may finally be ready for prime-time. Wall Street is diving in, creating tokens for a range of real-world assets. One advantage: relatively little regulatory scrutiny. Jeff Wilser reports. Bitcoin Remains Under Pressure Below $30K Following U.S. Retail Sales Numbers
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2023. Jul. 18. 13:35
Thursday's rally to a new 13-month high of $31,800 has now more than been fully nullified. Arkham's Token Debuts at $0.75 After Being Sold for $0.05 in Binance Launchpad
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2023. Jul. 18. 13:25
Blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence's native token (ARKM) is trading at $0.74 with a $107 million market cap after it was issued to beta testers and Binance launchpad participants. G20 Welcomes FSB's Tougher Crypto Rules, Says Presidency Holders India
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2023. Jul. 18. 13:05
The Group of Twenty (G20) has welcomed the high-level recommendations of the Financial Stability Board (FSB) on crypto asset activities and global stablecoin arrangements. G20 Nations Welcome FSB's Tougher Crypto Rules, Says Presidency Holders India
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2023. Jul. 18. 13:05
The Group of Twenty (G20) has welcomed the high-level recommendations of the Financial Stability Board (FSB) on crypto asset activities and global stablecoin arrangements. G20 Nations Welcome FSB's Tougher Crypto Rules, Says Presidency Holder India
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2023. Jul. 18. 13:05
The Group of Twenty (G20) has welcomed the high-level recommendations of the Financial Stability Board (FSB) on crypto asset activities and global stablecoin arrangements. Crypto Insurer Evertas Buys Bitcoin Mining Cover Specialist Bitsure
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2023. Jul. 18. 13:00
Evertas has snagged the authority to offer mining policy limits of up to $200 million per location. First Mover Americas: Reddit Community’s MOON Tokens Soar
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2023. Jul. 18. 12:58
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 18, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. Metaverse Startup Futureverse Raises $54M Series A From 10T Holdings, Ripple Labs: Bloomberg
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2023. Jul. 18. 12:33
Futureverse formed out of the merger of eight companies in late 2022, with three more assimilated subsequently. Metaverse Startup Futureverse Raises $54M Series A From 10T Holdings, Ripple Labs
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2023. Jul. 18. 12:33
Futureverse formed out of the merger of eight companies in late 2022, with three more assimilated subsequently. Digital Art Platform Prohibition Taps Arbitrum to Democratize Generative Art
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2023. Jul. 18. 12:00
Created by Web3 innovation studio Venture Punk, Prohibition allows any artist to create generative art on-chain, utilizing the Art Blocks Engine. VC Funding in Web3 Plummets 76%: Crunchbase Data
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2023. Jul. 18. 12:00
In the second quarter of 2023, Web3 startups raised just over $1.8 billion, compared to $7.5 billion during the same period last year. Even Unpaid Social Media Crypto Promotions May Breach UK Ad Rules: Financial Regulator
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2023. Jul. 18. 11:06
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) gained oversight of crypto promotions with the approval of the Financial Services and Markets Act in June. Coinbase Earn Is Particularly Vulnerable to Being Defined as a Security: Berenberg
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2023. Jul. 18. 09:59
The crypto exchange is still faced with significant regulatory challenges, the report said. Bitcoin Cannot Remain Indifferent to Dollar Index for Long: Analyst
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2023. Jul. 18. 09:39
U.S dollar index's fate impacts global liquidity conditions, which, in turn, influences risk assets, including cryptocurrencies. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong to Meet House Democrats About Crypto Legislation: Bloomberg
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2023. Jul. 18. 08:14
Armstrong will meet Democrats from the House of Representatives in the U.S. Congress, aides familiar with the plans told Bloomberg. Reddit Community Tokens Rocket as Rule Change Speculation Boosts MOON, BRICK
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2023. Jul. 18. 07:46
Reddit's Terms of Service recently changed where it now explicitly allows for trading Reddit's tokenized Community Points, one observer said while explaining the price rally. Levered Bullish Longs Getting Liquidated as Bitcoin Market Softens
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2023. Jul. 18. 06:42
CoinGlass data shows that in the last 24 hours, $116.38 million worth of futures bets were liquidated, with $85.68 in bullish long positions. Celsius Estate Settles With Series B Holders Over Proceeds of GK8 Sale
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2023. Jul. 18. 04:13
Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital purchased self-custody platform GK8 from Celsius in December as part of bankruptcy proceedings. Wood Says ARK Is ‘Taking Profits’ as It Sells $26 Million in COIN
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2023. Jul. 18. 01:58
The sale comes a day after ARK sold $50.5 million of the crypto exchange’s stock. Cathie Wood Says ARK Is ‘Taking Profits’ as It Sells $26M COIN
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2023. Jul. 18. 01:58
The sale comes a day after ARK sold $50.5 million of the crypto exchange’s stock. First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Rebounds to $30.1K After Retreating to June Low
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2023. Jul. 18. 00:33
PLUS: A day in the life of Binance’s head of law enforcement training – petty crooks, fake subpoenas, and dodging politically sensitive requests. Despite BlackRock, Don’t Expect a Flood of Spot-Bitcoin ETFs Soon: Experts
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2023. Jul. 17. 20:54
BlackRock’s recent application to start a Bitcoin ETF has raised hopes that the SEC would soon approve an instrument seen as key to crypto’s growth. But a range of market watchers contacted by CoinDesk said several roadblocks still lie ahead. Crypto Catalysts: Investors to Weigh Jobs, Retail Sales, Production Data for Latest Inflation Signals
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2023. Jul. 17. 20:09
The jobs market remains strong, a concern for the U.S. central bank which seems intent on raising the Federal Funds rate 25 basis points. Bitcoin Dips Below $30K to Lowest Since Late June as Altcoins Pare Gains From XRP Lawsuit
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2023. Jul. 17. 19:35
XRP, SOL and LDO lost more than 5% in the last 24 hours. SEC's Gensler 'Disappointed' by Part of Ripple's XRP Judgement, Still Assessing Opinion
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2023. Jul. 17. 19:23
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commissioner (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler said Monday he was disappointed with the court's decision in a part of the Ripple case. Dragonfly, Arthur Hayes Back $6M Round for New Stablecoin, Ethena
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2023. Jul. 17. 18:52
The Portugal-based startup also plans to launch a bond token built on the stablecoin platform in the third quarter of 2023. Barclays Joins Wall Street Analysts Calling XRP Ruling Positive for Coinbase
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2023. Jul. 17. 18:29
Wall Street banks including J.P. Morgan also saw the ruling as a positive outcome for the crypto exchange. Celo Proposes to Ditch Own Standalone Blockchain for Layer-2 Network on Ethereum
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2023. Jul. 17. 17:35
The development team behind the independent Celo blockchain says benefits could accrue from transitioning to the Ethereum ecosystem, in terms of greater liquidity, improved security and more compatibility. SEC's Gensler Says AI Could Play Big Role in Future Financial Crises
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2023. Jul. 17. 17:05
Artificial intelligence “may heighten financial fragility as it could promote herding,” the regulator said in a speech Ron DeSantis Promises to Ban CBDCs if Elected President
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2023. Jul. 17. 16:55
DeSantis in March signed a bill as Florida’s governor to prohibit the use of CBDC’s within his state. Binance Slashes Worker Benefits as Profit Falls: WSJ
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2023. Jul. 17. 16:55
Binance has stopped offering certain benefits to its employees on June 19 as the company’s profits continue to decline, according to former employees and internal company messages viewed by the Wall Street Journal. BlockFi Bet Big on FTX and Alameda Even After Seeing Infamous Balance Sheet, Creditors Say
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2023. Jul. 17. 16:08
The crypto lender saw “the exact same balance sheet” later published by CoinDesk but still put clients' money in Sam Bankman-Fried’s companies, a scathing new report claims. Hector Network Votes to Liquidate $16M Treasury Following Multichain, Fantom Losses
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2023. Jul. 17. 16:02
Hector Network's HEC and TOR tokens, and its treasury, suffered major losses related to Multichain. The project is based on Fantom. Chainlink's Interoperability Protocol, Connecting Blockchains to ‘Bank Chains,’ Goes Live
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2023. Jul. 17. 16:00
This is the launch of the standard that could connect all of the blockchains and all of the bank chains, Sergey Nazarov said in an interview with CoinDesk. Celsius Moves $59M of Altcoins in Possible Prelude to Converting Into BTC, ETH
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2023. Jul. 17. 15:10
The U.S. bankruptcy court granted the crypto lender permission to sell its altcoin holdings for BTC and ETH starting in July. Lightning Network Bitcoin Deposits Now Live on Binance
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2023. Jul. 17. 15:05
Bitcoin holders that want to deposit their assets to crypto exchange Binance using the lightning network, a bitcoin scaling solution. A New Uniswap Feature Aims to Eliminate DeFi Pain Points
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2023. Jul. 17. 15:00
UniswapX, announced at EthCC in Paris, offers better prices by aggregating liquidity sources, gas-free swaps, and protection against MEV. =nil; Foundation and Semiconductor Startup Partner to Collaborate on ZK Proofs Software, Hardware
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2023. Jul. 17. 14:00
The effort will accelerate the deployment of zero-knowledge proofs, one of the hottest trends in blockchain technology, they said. Nil Foundation and Semiconductor Startup Partner to Collaborate on ZK Proofs Software, Hardware
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2023. Jul. 17. 14:00
The effort will accelerate the deployment of zero-knowledge proofs, one of the hottest trends in blockchain technology, they said. First Mover Americas: BNB Is Being Heavily Shorted
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2023. Jul. 17. 12:35
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 17, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. EU's Data Act Final Draft Still Contains Controversial Smart Contract Kill Switch
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2023. Jul. 17. 10:53
Lawmakers appear to have largely ignored pleas from organizations linked to Polygon, NEAR and Cardano about the kill-switch, according to a final version of the text seen by CoinDesk SEC Launches Review of Latest Bitcoin ETF Applications
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2023. Jul. 17. 10:25
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched its review of the latest bitcoin exchange-traded-fund (ETF) applications. 1inch Token Surges 58% as Daily Trading Volume Spikes to 20-Month High; Investor Moves $3.7M to Binance
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2023. Jul. 17. 10:03
The native token of decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator 1inch (1INCH) has risen by more than 30% in the past 24-hours as trading volume hit $597 million, its highest level since October, 2021. Gnosis Lets Crypto Users Make Everyday Purchases From Wallets With Visa
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2023. Jul. 17. 10:00
The crypto-based debit card will allow web3 users to use their stablecoins to pay for products in everyday life. Unstoppable Adds Support for ENS Domains
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2023. Jul. 17. 09:00
The domain provider will also offer auto renewal for the .eth domains as well as the ability to use fiat payment methods like credit cards. Next Bitcoin Halving Event Could Be a Stress Test for Miners: JPMorgan
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2023. Jul. 17. 08:52
The next halving will see a reduction in miners’ revenues and an increase in bitcoin production costs at the same time, the report said. Financial Stability Board Calls for Tougher Global Crypto Rules After Year of Turmoil
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2023. Jul. 17. 07:00
The standard-setter called for crypto companies to adapt now, after allegations of misuse of client funds at FTX First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Hovers Near $30.3K After Expected Correction. Retail Investor Enthusiasm 'Likely to Increase': Analyst
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2023. Jul. 17. 01:25
The rising flows into Toronto-based Purpose’s spot bitcoin ETF, which received approval by Canadian regulators in 2021, reflect strong appetite among retail investors for these types of products and are a promising sign for U.S. companies who have recently filed spot BTC applications with the SEC. Could the Ripple Ruling Spell the End of Regulation by Enforcement?
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2023. Jul. 14. 19:50
A long-awaited district judge’s ruling that some XRP token sales were not investment contracts will likely eventually lead to a bipartisan regulatory framework that is more favorable to the pro-crypto crowd in Congress, writes John Rizzo. DeFi Lender MarginFi Fuels Growth With Loyalty Points, Spurring Talk of ‘Solana Renaissance’
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2023. Jul. 14. 19:36
MarginFi has doubled its user base in two weeks after unveiling a loyalty points program that some believe will lead to a token airdrop. Bitcoin Tumbles Below $30K, Crypto Prices Buckle After Altcoin Frenzy on XRP Ruling
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2023. Jul. 14. 18:56
Ripple's XRP was down 25% from its highest levels on Thursday. What Ripple’s Partial XRP Win Means for Other Crypto Firms Fighting SEC
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2023. Jul. 14. 18:27
Coinbase and Binance have a new precedent to cite in court – if the decision survives potential appeal. That’s no sure thing, lawyers said. Ripple’s XRP Ruling a ‘Milestone Win’ for Crypto Industry, Says J.P. Morgan
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2023. Jul. 14. 18:13
A summary judgment partially in favor of payments network Ripple represents a milestone win for the crypto industry and provides legal clarity as to what does and doesn’t represent a security, J.P. Morgan wrote in a research note Friday. Ripple’s XRP Ruling a ‘Milestone Win’ for Crypto Industry, Says JMP Securities
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2023. Jul. 14. 18:13
A summary judgment partially in favor of payments network Ripple represents a milestone win for the crypto industry and provides legal clarity as to what does and doesn’t represent a security, JMP Securities wrote in a research note Friday. XRP Trading Volume Surges 1,351% as Major Crypto Exchanges Embrace the Token
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2023. Jul. 14. 18:12
The spike in trading activity came after a partial win in a lawsuit against the SEC. Crypto Distress Prompts Fir Tree, a Hedge Fund, to Seek Profit From Turmoil
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2023. Jul. 14. 17:11
“Fir Tree is at its best when we identify opportunities that are mispriced, dislocated or complex. Rarely do we encounter situations that are all three, but that is precisely what we are seeing in digital assets right now,” Fir Tree said. Hollywood’s Angry Creators Show Why Web3 Is Needed
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2023. Jul. 14. 17:02
Web2 economics don’t work for artists and writers, says CoinDesk's Michael Casey. Binance Cut 1,000 Workers in Recent Weeks: WSJ
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2023. Jul. 14. 16:50
Binance has laid off over 1,000 workers globally in recent weeks, the Wall Street Journal reported. Binance Has Cut 1,000 Workers in Recent Weeks: WSJ
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2023. Jul. 14. 16:50
Binance has laid off over 1,000 workers globally in recent weeks, the Wall Street Journal reported. Google Plays Nice With NFTs, Starbucks Puts Ex-MLB Star’s NFT Project on Deck
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2023. Jul. 14. 16:05
This week, Google made a big shift in their policy towards NFTs, allowing apps in the Google Play store to include the ability to buy, sell or earn tokenized assets. Meanwhile, Starbucks Odyssey, the brand’s Web3 loyalty program, announced their next Stamp would be "designed by Aku," the NFT character launched by former LA Dodgers player-turned-artist Micah Johnson. In other news, Snoop Doog and a16z-backed decentralized music venture Sound announced a $20 million funding round and we got another “phygital” sneaker drop. Co:Create Releases Web3 Loyalty App on Shopify
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2023. Jul. 14. 16:00
The app allows over 4 million Shopify businesses to implement blockchain-based loyalty and rewards programs from their storefront. Mutiny’s New Browser-Based Bitcoin Wallet on Lightning Avoids App Store Restrictions
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2023. Jul. 14. 15:31
The company says it’s the “first self-custodial lightning wallet that runs on the web” – a design feature that may avoid any restrictions that might be placed on the technology from app stores run by the likes of Apple or Google. XRP Gets Binance.US Listing as Exchange Joins Rivals’ Embrace
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2023. Jul. 14. 15:22
Trading XRP on Binance.US began Friday. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Talks Up Crypto Demand From Gold Investors
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2023. Jul. 14. 15:16
The CEO of $8.5 trillion asset manager BlackRock (BLK) said "more and more" gold investors have been asking about the role of crypto over the last five years. Transparency for the Whales, Privacy for the Plebs
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2023. Jul. 14. 14:50
Identifying the owners of crypto wallets may level the playing field for retail traders. But if taken too far it could be weaponized against the weak. Ripple’s XRP Summary Judgment Positive for Coinbase, Price Target Raised to $120: Needham
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2023. Jul. 14. 13:34
The court’s decision should moderately de-risk the regulatory pressure on the crypto exchange’s stock, which is a significant overhang on the share price, the broker’s report said. Hip-Hop Collab Teams PUMA, Roc Nation and Legitimate for Sneaker Release
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2023. Jul. 14. 13:00
The three models of sneakers celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop and each one has an NFC chip owners can scan to claim an NFT and access exclusive music content. First Mover Americas: XRP Gains 66% on Ripple’s Partial Court Victory
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2023. Jul. 14. 12:32
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 14, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. How the Celsius Affair Plays Into the U.S. Crypto Regulatory Debate
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2023. Jul. 14. 12:30
The arrest of the crypto lender’s co-founder and ex-CEO Alex Mashinsky comes as lawmakers and regulators squabble over new rules for the sector. FTX, Celsius Bankruptcy Claims Can Now Be Sold on OPNX
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2023. Jul. 14. 12:00
Users who held assets on bankrupt crypto firms FTX and Celsius Network can now trade their claims on the Open Exchange (OPNX). Auction House of Gucci: Christie’s Teams Up With Luxury Brand on NFT Collection
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2023. Jul. 14. 12:00
The “Future Frequencies: Explorations in Generative Art and Fashion” collection derives inspiration from Gucci designs and features works from artists including Claire Silver and Emily Xie. Stablecoin TrueUSD Owner Techteryx to Take Full Control of Operation
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2023. Jul. 14. 11:35
Techteryx assumed "full management full management of all offshore operations and services related to TUSD," on July 13. The Death of a Discord Server
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2023. Jul. 14. 11:30
Bitcoin's Crypto Market Dominance Slides by Most in 13 Months as XRP Court Ruling Spurs 'Alt Season' Talk
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2023. Jul. 14. 10:48
Bitcoin's share of the crypto market tanked on Thursday while altcoins rallied after a U.S. court threw a spanner in the SEC's plans to regulate digital assets. Crypto Bridging Protocol Multichain Ceases Operations After CEO, Sister Detained in China
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2023. Jul. 14. 09:22
Multichain said it has been forced to take the action "due to lack of alternative sources of information and corresponding operational funds." Recently Exploited Crypto Bridge Shuts, Says China Detained CEO and His Sister
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2023. Jul. 14. 09:22
Multichain said it has been forced to take the action "due to lack of alternative sources of information and corresponding operational funds." XRP Trading Volumes Hit $2.5B on South Korean Exchange UpBit
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2023. Jul. 14. 09:16
The trading volume of XRP against the Korean won was the highest among all other counterparts . Coinbase Rally on the Back of XRP Court Ruling Is Overdone: Berenberg
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2023. Jul. 14. 07:44
The surge in the crypto exchange’s share price was driven largely by investors who saw the decision as a representing a rejection of the SEC’s argument in the lawsuit it filed against Coinbase in June, the report said. XRP Ruling a ‘Landmark’ Judgment, Weakens SEC's Stance Against Crypto: Bernstein
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2023. Jul. 14. 06:55
The court’s decision weakens the SEC’s stance that the securities law is clear and no separate clarity is required for digital assets, the report said. Congressman Torres Calls for Investigation Into SEC Over its Approach to Crypto
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2023. Jul. 14. 06:31
Congressman Ritchie Torres has asked for two separate independent investigations of the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) for its "haphazard and heavy-handed approach to digital assets." XRP Pushes Past BNB to Become 4th Largest Cryptocurrency; Funding Rates Surge
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2023. Jul. 14. 06:22
XRP's knocked out BNB as the 4th largest crypto by market cap, after its value surged more than 60% after a partial victory against the SEC. XRP Overtakes BNB to Become 4th Largest Cryptocurrency; Funding Rates Surge
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2023. Jul. 14. 06:22
XRP's knocked out BNB as the 4th largest crypto by market cap, after its value surged more than 60% after a partial victory against the SEC. Alex Mashinsky's Bail Set at $40M, Travel Restricted
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2023. Jul. 14. 06:02
The founder of the bankrupt crypto lender has pleaded not guilty to charges including fraud and manipulation of the CEL token. Ex-Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky's Bail Set at $40M, Travel Restricted
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2023. Jul. 14. 06:02
The founder of the bankrupt crypto lender has pleaded not guilty to charges including fraud and manipulation of the CEL token. XRP Short Traders Log Highest Losses in 2023 After Landmark Court Ruling
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2023. Jul. 14. 04:17
XRP token market capitalization has jumped to over $40 billion, its largest level since April 2022. Ether Pushes Past $2,000 as XRP Ruling Excites Markets
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2023. Jul. 14. 03:04
Many Layer-1s are also soaring as SEC cases are called into question after favorable XRP ruling. Ether Pushes Past $2K as Ripple's Partial Win Against SEC Invigorates Market
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2023. Jul. 14. 03:04
Several layer-1 tokens soared after the Ripple ruling ignited hopes of a favorable ruling in other SEC cases against crypto firms. First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Soars to One-Year High at $31.7K as Crypto Investors Savor Partial Ripple Victory
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2023. Jul. 13. 23:13
Ether and other major cryptos are swept upward in a banner day for crypto markets. PLUS: While the number of large bitcoin holders increases, bitcoin sent to exchanges continues to fall, writes CoinDesk's analysts. Ripple Labs Ruling Throws U.S. Crypto-Token Regulation into Disarray
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2023. Jul. 13. 22:42
The only thing this ruling guarantees is continued uncertainty in the cryptocurrency markets – uncertainty only Congress can correct, says Preston Byrne. Celsius Reorganization Not Affected by $4.7B Settlement With U.S., Bankrupt Crypto Lender Says
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2023. Jul. 13. 21:40
That includes customer recoveries, the bankruptcy crypto lender said Thursday. Celsius Moves $64M in LINK, MATIC, AAVE and Altcoins Following Court Permission to Sell Tokens
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2023. Jul. 13. 20:57
The bankrupt crypto lender was given permission to convert its roughly $170 million altcoin stash to BTC and ETH. Who Are the 81 Recipients of Snowfro’s Latest Squiggle Mint?
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2023. Jul. 13. 20:57
The Art Blocks CEO isn’t selling a single one of his new NFTs. Instead, he’s giving them to individuals and communities that supported him and the platform’s genesis collection. Web3 VC Shima Capital Didn’t Slow Strategy for Crypto Winter
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2023. Jul. 13. 20:15
The investor in early-stage crypto companies has remained one of the most active investors in the space despite a bear market and the collapses of FTX and three banks. Bitcoin and Crypto Stocks Like Coinbase Soar as XRP Ruling Bolsters Optimism
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2023. Jul. 13. 20:03
Cryptocurrencies across the board are rallying along with crypto-related stocks after a federal judge ruled that the sale of Ripple’s XRP tokens on exchanges and through algorithms did not violate federal securities laws. Coinbase, SEC Spar Over Definition of Securities, Nature of Staking in First Court Hearing
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2023. Jul. 13. 20:02
U.S. Judge Katherine Polk Faila questioned both sides on a range of topics in a Manhattan courthouse on Thursday. Nexo in Court With a Co-Founder Over $12M in Missing Assets
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2023. Jul. 13. 19:25
Nexo says its former managing partner left with a hardware wallet full of the company’s crypto. XRP May Win Gemini Exchange Listing After Court Ruling in SEC Case
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2023. Jul. 13. 18:11
U.S. federal court ruled on Thursday that sale of XRP tokens on exchanges and through algorithms did not constitute investment contracts. Coinbase to Restart XRP Trading, Gemini Mulls Whether to List the Token
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2023. Jul. 13. 18:11
U.S. federal court ruled on Thursday that sale of XRP tokens on exchanges and through algorithms did not constitute investment contracts. Coinbase, Other Crypto Exchanges Embrace XRP After Court Ruling
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2023. Jul. 13. 18:11
U.S. federal court ruled on Thursday that sale of XRP tokens on exchanges and through algorithms did not constitute investment contracts. Setting Boundaries: Defining Active and Passive Management for Crypto
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2023. Jul. 13. 17:52
From single-token buy-and-hold to quantitative management, we compare the pros and cons of 3 different approaches to crypto investing. Crypto Markets ‘Highly Dependent’ on Stablecoins Lacking Transparency, TUSD Poses Risk: Kaiko
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2023. Jul. 13. 16:57
The rapidly growing TUSD, favored by crypto exchange Binance, poses risk to the market, according to the crypto research firm. Ripple’s XRP Token Surges 28% After Court Rules XRP Sales Aren’t Investment Contracts
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2023. Jul. 13. 16:44
XRP climbed as high as 64 cents at one point, its highest level since May. Ripple’s XRP Token Surges 96% After Court Rules XRP Sales Aren’t Investment Contracts
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2023. Jul. 13. 16:44
XRP climbed as high as 64 cents at one point, its highest level since May. Ripple’s XRP Token Surges 96% After Partial Victory in SEC Lawsuit
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2023. Jul. 13. 16:44
XRP climbed as high as 64 cents at one point, its highest level since May. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Asks Twitter Followers if Their BofA Accounts Were Closed Because of Crypto Transactions
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2023. Jul. 13. 16:23
The Coinbase CEO created a Twitter poll posing the question, and a whopping 9% of respondents said “yes.” Sale of XRP on Exchanges Not Investment Contracts, Court Rules in SEC Case Against Ripple
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2023. Jul. 13. 16:04
The institutional sale of the XRP tokens did violate federal securities laws, a court ruled as it granted a motion for summary judgment in part on Thursday. Ripple, Crypto Industry Score Partial Win in SEC Court Fight Over XRP
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2023. Jul. 13. 16:04
The institutional sale of the XRP tokens did violate federal securities laws, a court ruled as it granted a motion for summary judgment in part on Thursday. Argentina's First Bitcoin Futures Contract Officially Goes Live
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2023. Jul. 13. 15:44
The product was approved by the South American country’s National Securities Commission in April. Hedge Funds' Long-Term Crypto Interest Remains Robust Even as Proportion Investing Drops: PwC
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2023. Jul. 13. 13:38
The percentage of funds with crypto exposure fell to 29% from 37% in the past year, though no traditional hedge funds plan to decrease their exposure in 2023. Zero-Knowledge Rollup ZKM Sets Out to Make Ethereum 'Universal Settlement Layer'
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2023. Jul. 13. 13:24
With funding from the foundation that oversees development of the Metis layer-2 Ethereum protocol, ZKM is developing a hybrid approach that combines Optmistic and Zero-Knowledge rollups into one. Real-World Asset Platform Ondo Finance Expands Tokenized Treasurys to Polygon
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2023. Jul. 13. 13:00
Ondo’s OUSG token, one of the largest on-chain tokenized Treasury products, has accrued $134 million of assets under management on Ethereum. More Tokenized Treasuries Arrive on Polygon as Digital Bond Market Expands
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2023. Jul. 13. 13:00
Ondo’s OUSG token, one of the largest on-chain tokenized Treasury products, has accrued $134 million of assets under management on Ethereum. Celsius Network's Alex Mashinsky Arrested, Firm Sued by SEC, CFTC, FTC
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2023. Jul. 13. 12:48
U.S. commodities regulator CFTC could also bring a case against the crypto lender, Bloomberg reported earlier this month. Celsius Network’s Alex Mashinsky Is Arrested as SEC, CFTC, FTC Sue Bankrupt Crypto Lender
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2023. Jul. 13. 12:48
U.S. commodities regulator CFTC could also bring a case against the crypto lender, Bloomberg reported earlier this month. First Mover Americas: Crypto AI Tokens Rally After Musk Unveils New Company
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2023. Jul. 13. 12:43
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 13, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. Coinbase Cut to Underweight Ahead of Earnings by Barclays
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2023. Jul. 13. 12:12
The bank said it sees few positive drivers for the crypto exchange’s share price in the near term. Early Shiba Inu Holder With 10% of Supply Moves $30M in SHIB Tokens
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2023. Jul. 13. 11:46
Data shows most SHIB market depth is under $1 million on various crypto exchanges, and a sell order of that value could move token prices by 2% immediately. Bitcoin Options Traders Shrug Off Post-CPI Choppy Price Action
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2023. Jul. 13. 11:36
The mood in the options market remains positive even as the cryptocurrency struggles to build upside momentum on the back of a bullish U.S. inflation report. Telegram Merchants Gain Access to In-App Crypto Payments for First Time
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2023. Jul. 13. 10:00
Wallet, which is built on the TON blockchain, is allowing merchants to integrate cryptocurrency into the bots they use to accept payments in the messaging app. Ethereum Tops New Crypto ESG Ranking, Bitcoin Slammed for Heavy Energy Usage
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2023. Jul. 13. 10:00
Crypto data firm CCData released the first institutional-grade scoring system that evaluates digital assets focusing on environmental, social and governance aspects. UK's New Online Safety Bill Applies to the Metaverse, Lawmakers Agree
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2023. Jul. 13. 09:35
The bill, nearing approval, has measures to prevent children from experiencing harm online. Polygon Proposes Token Switch From MATIC to POL for More Utility
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2023. Jul. 13. 09:30
If approved by the community, POL will work as a multipurpose token that can be used to validate multiple Polygon-based networks. Coinbase Lawyers Argue Biden Student Loans Ruling Aids Defense Against SEC
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2023. Jul. 13. 08:34
Asserting powers over the $1 trillion crypto industry is of major significance, just like canceling student debt, the exchange’s lawyers argue. Stader Labs Debuts Ether Staking Product With 6% Yield
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2023. Jul. 13. 07:24
Node operators can begin staking with just 4 ether on Stader compared to the currently required 32 ether. BNB Chain to Tackle Blockchain Exploit Risks in Major July Hard Fork
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2023. Jul. 13. 06:18
The upgrade will push security measures immediately on the occasion of a blockchain exploit to safeguard user assets. FTX Bankruptcy Lawyers Ask Court For $323m Recovery From FTX Europe Leadership
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2023. Jul. 13. 05:57
Crypto exchange FTX's lawyers have asked the bankruptcy court in Delaware to award recovery of more than $323.5 million from FTX's Europe leadership. Dapper Labs Lays off 51 as NFT Market Stays Chilly
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2023. Jul. 13. 05:51
Dapper Labs made prior cuts in February and November. First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Holds Steady Over $30K as Inflation Data, Macro Issues Leave Investors Increasingly Unmoved
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2023. Jul. 13. 02:49
ALSO: Former CFTC Chair Timothy Massad told CoinDesk TV that regulatory agencies “don’t have to resolve” the stubbornly troublesome issue whether cryptos are commodities or securities. Binance Labs Invests $15M in Web3 Gaming Startup Xterio
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2023. Jul. 13. 01:00
The capital will help Xterio add more games and artificial intelligence integrations to its platform. It's Time for a Euro Stablecoin
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2023. Jul. 12. 20:14
Even as Inflation Risk Fades, Bitcoin Remains Stuck Below $31K
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2023. Jul. 12. 18:59
Wednesday's CPI report showed sizable decelerations in both overall and core U.S. inflation, which one might've thought would drive BTC's price higher. Circle Cuts Workforce, Ends Certain 'Non-Core' Activities; Will Continue Hiring Globally
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2023. Jul. 12. 17:51
Stablecoin issuer Circle has cut its workforce slightly to maintain a “strong balance sheet,” the company said Wednesday. Elon Musk's New ChatGPT Competitor Boosts AI-Related Crypto Tokens
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2023. Jul. 12. 17:13
Tokens such as AGIX and FET saw modest bump after Musk announced new Artificial Intelligence (AI) company "xAI" to take on ChatGPT. Digitex Founder Ordered to Pay $16M to Resolve CFTC Action, Banned From Trading
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2023. Jul. 12. 16:52
The founder of crypto exchange Digitex, Adam Todd, has been ordered by a federal court to pay almost $16 million to resolve accusations that he ran an illegal platform and sought to manipulate its native token, DGTX, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) said in a Wednesday statement. Google Play Changes Policy on Tokenized Digital Assets, Allowing NFTs in Apps and Games
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2023. Jul. 12. 16:30
Google Play announced a major shift in policy today, allowing developers to incorporate digital assets such as NFTs into their apps and games in the store. Companies that decide to offer the ability to buy, sell or earn tokenized assets will be required to make it clear in the Play Console that there are blockchain-based elements in the app. Crypto Analysts Can Learn Something From Baseball
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2023. Jul. 12. 16:00
Searching for crypto’s future stars among young prospects. Can Crypto Match the Internet and Hit 5B Users?
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2023. Jul. 12. 16:00
While early growth in both spaces has been eerily similar, don’t get too excited about crypto’s future. The Jackson Pollock Studio Splatters Beyond the Physical, Releases Digital Art Collection
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2023. Jul. 12. 15:42
Beyond the Edge, inspired by the famed artists’ former workspace, features digitized Pollock works that come with a physical counterpart. What Is Ethereum’s ‘Data Availability' Problem, and Why Does It Matter?
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2023. Jul. 12. 15:34
Separate “data availability” layers could reduce congestion on the Ethereum network by making it easier for ancillary “rollup” networks to verify that transactional details exist and are available to download if needed — without actually downloading them. The concept might offer an alternative to Ethereum’s own proposed "danksharding" solution, seen as years away. Coinbase Adds Ability to Direct Message Any Ethereum Address
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2023. Jul. 12. 14:30
The new messaging feature will let any two Ethereum addresses talk to each other. Coinbase Adds Messaging Function to Crypto Wallet
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2023. Jul. 12. 14:30
The new messaging feature will let any two Ethereum addresses talk to each other. US Government Moves $300M Worth of Bitcoin Linked to Silk Road: On-Chain Data
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2023. Jul. 12. 14:28
A wallet tagged as belonging to the U.S. government has moved over $300 million worth of bitcoin (BTC) in three separate transactions. Silk Road–Linked Bitcoin Worth $300M Moved by U.S. Government: On-Chain Data
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2023. Jul. 12. 14:28
A wallet tagged as belonging to the U.S. government has moved over $300 million worth of bitcoin (BTC) in three separate transactions. Digital Toy Company Cryptoys Integrating Kid-Friendly AI Chatbot Into NFTs
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2023. Jul. 12. 14:00
The company’s ChatGuardian is designed to be as “safe as possible” and will allow kids to play and interact with their Cryptoys NFT, while allowing parents to filter and control the conversations. Snoop Dogg and a16z Back Web3 Music Platform Sound’s $20M Funding Round
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2023. Jul. 12. 13:00
The company aims to help artists make a living for their music by minting their songs on-chain and selling them directly to fans. DeepBook Brings Centralized-Style Orders for Decentralized Finance on Sui Network
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2023. Jul. 12. 13:00
Layer-1 blockchain Sui announced the release of DeepBook, a decentralized central limit order book (CLOB) that will support all applications built on the network. Crypto Criminals Stealing Much Less Money in 2023: Chainalysis Report
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2023. Jul. 12. 13:00
Crypto crimes are raking in far less revenue this year due to a dry-up among hacks and scams, according to Chainalysis. U.S. CPI Falls to 3% in June, Core Rate Drops to 4.8%; Both Better Than Expected
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2023. Jul. 12. 12:34
Economists had forecast sizable year-over-year declines in both headline in and core inflation for this report. Core CPI Declines to Better Than Hoped 4.8%; Bitcoin Price Little-Changed
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2023. Jul. 12. 12:34
Economists had forecast sizable year-over-year declines in both headline in and core inflation for this report. Bitcoin Holds Just Below $31K After U.S. Inflation Improves More Than Forecast
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2023. Jul. 12. 12:34
Economists had forecast sizable year-over-year declines in both headline in and core inflation for this report. First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Continues in Holding Pattern Ahead of June U.S. Inflation Data
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2023. Jul. 12. 12:29
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 12, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. Coinbase Key Metrics Show Bullish Outlook Among Traders With Short-Term Caution
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2023. Jul. 12. 12:23
Coinbase has missed out on “a significant portion of the cryptocurrency market's upside” and is expected to join this move later, one trader said. Bitcoin April 2024 Forecast Raised to $56.6K: Berenberg
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2023. Jul. 12. 12:03
The bank lifted its MicroStrategy price target to $510, representing 24% potential upside, the report said. Tim Draper-Backed Fund Joins $5M Series A for LunarCrush
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2023. Jul. 12. 12:00
The social media analytics platform is expanding from a digital asset trading focus to allow users to search for any topic. Aptos' APT Token Steady After $32M Token Unlock
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2023. Jul. 12. 11:57
The dollar value of the unlock amounted to 38% of the cryptocurrency's average 30-day trading volume and had potential to push prices lower, per one analyst. A Second Round of the Lummis-Gillibrand Crypto Bill Elevates CFTC, Defines DeFi
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2023. Jul. 12. 11:00
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) would take a back seat in a crypto oversight bill being re-launched by Sens. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), which would require that crypto exchanges be overseen by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and all stablecoin issuers be regulated depository institutions. Layer-2 Blockchain Starknet's ‘Quantum Leap’ Upgrade Goes Live, for Speedier Transactions
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2023. Jul. 12. 10:58
The upgrade went live following a community vote that overwhelmingly agreed to deploy it to mainnet. Stablecoin Issuers Urged to Anticipate MiCA Rules by EU Banking Agency
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2023. Jul. 12. 10:57
Regulators can be notified of stablecoin-related operations now even though the rules don’t take effect until June 2024, the European Banking Authority said. Stablecoins Pose 'Existential Threat' to Policy Sovereignty, Says India Central Bank Official: Report
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2023. Jul. 12. 09:35
"If large stablecoins are linked to some other currency, there is a risk of dollarization," RBI Deputy Governor Rabi Sankar has said. EU Securities Agency Issues First Batch of Detailed Crypto Rules Under MiCA Law
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2023. Jul. 12. 09:22
Consultations cover authorization and conflict-of-interest rules for crypto companies under the landmark digital assets law Bitcoin Liquidations Drop to Lowest Since April, Indicating Waning Interest Among Futures Traders
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2023. Jul. 12. 09:20
Trading volumes slumped 55% on Tuesday compared to Monday in a sudden market shift, data shows. MicroStrategy Only Needs to Liquidate Bitcoin in Extreme Price Corrections: Bernstein
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2023. Jul. 12. 08:58
A more robust bitcoin price means the company has a stronger balance sheet, a higher share price and easier debt repayment without the need to sell down its cryptocurrency holdings, the report said. U.S. Senate Finance Committee Asks Crypto Industry for Tax Guidance
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2023. Jul. 12. 08:50
The committee sought input from the cryptocurrency industry to better understand the tax challenges presented by digital assets. South Korea Wants Companies to Disclose Crypto Holdings
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2023. Jul. 12. 07:27
Companies that issue or own crypto will have to make disclosures in their financial statements from next year onwards, say draft rules. Crypto Traders Prepare for Bitcoin Volatility as Focus Shifts to U.S. CPI
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2023. Jul. 12. 07:01
Crypto traders anticipates a big move in bitcoin as Bollinger bands have tightened to the lowest level since early January. Celsius Sues StakeHound for Failing to Return $150M Worth of Tokens
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2023. Jul. 12. 06:07
StakeHound has 55,000 ether, 50 million MATIC, and 66,000 DOT that Celsius wants back Cathie Wood's ARK Sells $12M Coinbase Shares as COIN Nears Yearly High
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2023. Jul. 12. 05:44
ARK currently owns 11.03 million shares of Coinbase. First Mover Asia: Crypto Market Is on ‘Standby’ as Release of June Inflation Data Nears
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2023. Jul. 12. 00:23
PLUS: A Freely Convertible Yuan is a Requirement for a CNY Stablecoin Tokenized U.S. Treasurys Surpass $600M as Crypto Investors Capture TradFi Yield
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2023. Jul. 11. 23:06
Crypto investors now effectively lend $614 million to the U.S. government via different tokenized Treasury products, according to real-world asset data firm RWA.xyz. Ether Staking Ratio Nears Key Milestone as Inflows Slow Amid Regulatory Pressures
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2023. Jul. 11. 21:18
Investors committed nearly 20% of all ETH tokens to lock up in staking contracts, according to blockchain data. Coinbase Goes to Court Against the SEC
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2023. Jul. 11. 20:30
Coinbase (COIN) and the Securities and Exchange Commission will meet in court this week. The hearing – the questions asked and the answers given – should provide some hints on how the case may go (for now, anyway). Tim Draper Still Thinks Bitcoin Can Reach $250K – Just 2 Years Later Than He Expected
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2023. Jul. 11. 20:23
Even though billionaire investor and venture capitalist Tim Draper was clearly wrong when he predicted bitcoin (BTC) would reach $250,000 in June 2023, he said he still believes that it will happen eventually, maybe in 2025. Aptos Voting to Enable Fungible Assets With Network Upgrade
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2023. Jul. 11. 20:14
Aptos is holding a vote on upgrades to its blockchain, its tokenomics and its ability to handle fungible assets. Arkham CEO Defends ‘DOX-to-Earn’ Program, Says Public Blockchains ‘Worst’ for Privacy
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2023. Jul. 11. 18:43
“Publicly available blockchains are probably the worst possible way of keeping one’s private information private,” said Arkham CEO Miguel Morel. EthCC and Crypto's Latent Biases
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2023. Jul. 11. 17:42
A major Ethereum conference set for Paris is not drawing the same criticisms and concerns around last year's DevCon in Bogota, Colombia. If the industry wants to grow, it must take a truly global perspective. The Big Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Bitcoin Nothingburger
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2023. Jul. 11. 17:25
The candidate isn’t necessarily biased just because he owns BTC. U.S. Department of Justice Arrests Engineer Over $9M Crypto Theft
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2023. Jul. 11. 16:39
The U.S. Department of Justice arrested a security engineer on wire fraud charges, alleging he stole $9 million worth of crypto from an unnamed decentralized cryptocurrency exchange. AI-Backed Web3 Security Firm Olympix Raises $4.3M
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2023. Jul. 11. 16:30
Boldstart Ventures led the round for the startup, which helps developers avoid vulnerabilities in smart contract code. MATIC Surges 10% as Polygon's 2.0 Upgrade Draws Closer
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2023. Jul. 11. 16:29
Matic, the native token of layer-2 blockchain Polygon, has surged by 10% from Monday's low of $0.67 as traders anticipate the upcoming Polygon 2.0 upgrade. BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Application Takes Surveillance to the Next Level
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2023. Jul. 11. 16:04
An Information-Sharing Agreement, which appears to be absent from public spot Bitcoin ETF filings, compels a crypto exchange to share trading data up to and including personal information such as a customer’s name and address. Why Threads Got 100 Million Users When Other Twitter Rivals Could Not
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2023. Jul. 11. 15:49
Network effects and ease of use rule the day. And, a lot of people clearly don’t care about decentralization and privacy all that much, says CoinDesk’s Emily Parker. Coinbase Soars After Reaching Cboe Surveillance Sharing Agreement for 5 Bitcoin ETF Applications
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2023. Jul. 11. 15:33
Shares of Coinbase jumped as much as 16% Tuesday after the crypto exchange reached an agreement with Cboe’s BZX Exchange to maintain a surveillance-sharing agreement for five of its spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications. Brevan Howard Joins $12M Round for Liquid Staking Protocol Alluvial
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2023. Jul. 11. 15:33
Ethereal Ventures and Variant co-led the round for Alluvial, creator of the enterprise and institution-focused Liquid Collective. Federal Prosecutors Investigate Former FTX Executive Over Possible Campaign Law Violations: WSJ
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2023. Jul. 11. 15:14
Ryan Salame is being investigated for potentially illegally avoiding federal limits on contributions to his girlfriend's congressional campaign last year Dan Harmon’s Web3 TV Show ‘Krapopolis’ Finally Gets Premiere Date
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2023. Jul. 11. 15:03
The animated show, helmed by the “Rick and Morty” creator, has already been renewed for a second and third season ahead of its September release. Data Startup Space and Time Creates Chatbot Powered by ChatGPT for Database Querying
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2023. Jul. 11. 14:00
ChatGPT will enable users to query the decentralized data warehouse using natural language prompts. EU’s Metaverse Vision Focuses on Standards, Governance and Funding
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2023. Jul. 11. 13:52
The EU isn’t proposing new laws but could spend hundreds of millions on research into virtual worlds. Index Coop Aims to Improve Limitations of Protocol, On-Chain Structured Products
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2023. Jul. 11. 13:36
The infrastructure limitations of this sector include a lack of cross-chain asset support, expense in maintaining products due to high issuance costs and difficulty rebalancing on-chain products due to slippage. NFT Lender Gondi Goes Live, Raises $5.3M Round Led by Hack.vc
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2023. Jul. 11. 13:00
Developer Florida Street's seed round features Hack.vc, Foundation Capital, Dragonfly Capital, Pantera Capital, 6th Man Ventures and others. Cross-Chain Protocol Axelar to Develop Web3 Services With Microsoft Azure
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2023. Jul. 11. 13:00
Axelar said further plans with Microsoft include connecting private and public blockchains that use OpenAI services to create Web3 products. First Mover Americas: GBTC Discount Narrows to Lowest Since May 2022
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2023. Jul. 11. 12:45
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 11, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. MetaMask Developer ConsenSys Brings Layer 2 Blockchain ‘Linea’ To Ethereum Mainnet
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2023. Jul. 11. 12:00
The rollup chain from ConsenSys, known as a zkEVM, joins a growing field of projects aiming to expand access to Ethereum using zero-knowledge cryptography. Marex Unveils Bitcoin, Ether-Linked Long Strategy With Dollar Index as Hedge
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2023. Jul. 11. 11:45
"The dollar index futures act a robust complement to the long-only portfolio from both a thematic and empirical perspective," Marex's Mark Arasaratnam said. Aave DAO to Vote on Gho Stablecoin Deployment on Ethereum
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2023. Jul. 11. 11:13
GHO has been in the works for over a year and was issued on a testnet earlier this year. DeFi Protocol Holding 55% of Algorand Value to Shut Down
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2023. Jul. 11. 10:42
Algofi, the largest decentralized finance protocol on layer-1 blockchain Algorand, said it will shut down and plans to halt lending, borrowing and trading imminently. UK Treasury Starts Consultation on Five-Year Digital Securities Trial
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2023. Jul. 11. 10:41
The pilot will relax regulations for digital bonds and equities – but not unbacked crypto, like bitcoin or ether. Dubai Regulator Suspends Crypto Exchange BitOasis' Conditional License
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2023. Jul. 11. 10:06
BitOasis said it's working closely with the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority to fulfil the conditions. Midday Mover: BNB, SOL Outperform as Bitcoin Clings to $30K
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2023. Jul. 11. 09:11
PLUS: Mantle Network is mulling a $200 million ecosystem fund for its new layer-2 blockchain. Crypto Can’t Be Used as Money Due to ‘Inherent Flaws,’ BIS Tells G20
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2023. Jul. 11. 09:00
Central bankers, wary of displacing their own fiat currencies, pointed to the past year's prominent hacks and collapses. UK Regulator Ramped Up Campaign Against Crypto ATMs in May and June
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2023. Jul. 11. 08:02
The financial watchdog conducted inspections in conjunction with the South West Regional Organized Crime Unit and the police forces of Greater London, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. Bitcoin NFTs Back in Spotlight as Ordinals Cross 350K Daily Inscriptions
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2023. Jul. 11. 07:17
Bitcoin Ordinals, a method of generating non-fungible tokens (NFT) through a process called inscribing, debuted in January, bringing the NFT and smart contract narrative to the Bitcoin blockchain. China Should Consider Yuan-Backed Stablecoins Instead of CBDCs, Circle's Allaire Says
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2023. Jul. 11. 06:08
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire touted the advantages of stablecoins over central bank digital currencies (CBDC), in an interview with South China Morning Post. Crypto Catalyst Watch: June CPI, PPI Readings Hold the Spotlight
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2023. Jul. 11. 01:31
The CPI sank to 4% in May and has been trending downward, although the Federal Reserve seems likely to follow through on an intended rate hike later this month. First Mover Asia: Individual Wallets Holding 1 Bitcoin Hit All-Time High as BTC Maintains $30K
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2023. Jul. 11. 01:01
PLUS: Binance.US has a free money problem, but there's not enough trust in the platform to exploit it. Bitcoin Falls Back Below $31K After Late Monday Surge
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2023. Jul. 10. 22:50
The head of research for digital asset manager 3iQ wrote that the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization is still riding tailwinds from multiple spot bitcoin ETF filings and other June events. Apple May Not Like It, but ‘Zapple Pay’ Finds Workaround for Bitcoin Tipping on Damus
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2023. Jul. 10. 21:46
The new third-party payment service claims to be independent of the Damus iPhone app that Apple has tried to restrict, and lets users tip one another on any app that runs on the Nostr protocol. Crypto Startup Arkham Has Apparently Been Doxxing Users for Months
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2023. Jul. 10. 20:59
The company had already angered the crypto community Monday with a service that unmasks anonymous crypto users. Then came allegations it used an easy-to-decipher method for hiding customers’ email addresses. Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Discount Narrows to Lowest Since May 2022
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2023. Jul. 10. 17:15
The discount has been narrowing on hopes the SEC might soon approve a spot bitcoin ETF. U.S. Senator Tuberville Asks DOJ, SEC to Investigate Crypto Broker Prometheum
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2023. Jul. 10. 16:25
U.S. Senator Thomas Tuberville (R-Ala.) wrote an open letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler asking them to investigate Prometheum, a special-purpose broker that recently secured federal permissions to offer crypto trading services. An Orb, a Token and Money for Everyone: Worldcoin’s CEO on Crypto’s Most Daring Project
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2023. Jul. 10. 16:20
Alex Blania on collaborating with Sam Altman on a universal basic income for eight billion people. Starbucks Teams Up With Micah Johnson's Aku NFT Project
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2023. Jul. 10. 15:54
The latest Starbucks Odyssey Journey launch will feature a Stamp "designed by Aku" and include a $100,000 donation to Blessings in a Backpack, a non-profit tackling food insecurity among children. CoinDesk Market Index Q2 Review: Quiet Appreciation, Regulatory Uncertainty
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2023. Jul. 10. 15:35
On the positive side, the SEC started approving crypto ETF products, buoying markets for bitcoin and ether. On the other: major crypto exchanges were sued by regulators, increasing regulatory uncertainty around the sector. Bitcoin Could Rise to $120K by End-2024: Standard Chartered
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2023. Jul. 10. 14:45
The bank previously said it expected the cryptocurrency to reach $100,000 by then. First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Holding Above $30K After Quiet Weekend
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2023. Jul. 10. 13:13
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 10, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. Arkham Intelligence Rolls Out Crypto Data Marketplace; Privacy Advocates Cry Foul
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2023. Jul. 10. 11:42
On-chain data provider Arkham Intelligence has announced the release of a marketplace that allows people to buy and sell on-chain cryptocurrency data. Distressed Crypto Specialist Thomas Braziel Sets Up Investment, Advisory Firm
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2023. Jul. 10. 10:10
The company, 117 Partners, will be a hybrid between advisory and investment, said Braziel. Bitcoin Steady Above $30K as China Factory Deflation Suggests End of Global Tightening Cycle Is Near
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2023. Jul. 10. 09:23
China is exporting deflation across the Western world. Ultimately this will be good for risk assets as it relates to the end of the global interest-rate increase cycle, one observer said. 15 Retail CBDCs Likely by 2030, BIS Study Says
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2023. Jul. 10. 09:00
A survey conducted by the Bank for International Settlements found 93% of central banks worldwide were engaged in digital currency work in 2022. First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Opens Week Defending $30K Support Level
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2023. Jul. 10. 01:02
PLUS: The dYdX Foundation's Charles d'Haussy says that dYdX's move away from Ethereum might be the beginning of a broader trend. Why Edinburgh Is Zumo's Crypto Hub
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2023. Jul. 07. 21:15
A conversation with Nick Jones, the co-founder and CEO of digital-assets infrastructure platform Zumo, on how being accepted to a blockchain accelerator and COVID-19 workplace changes influenced their choice to establish and remain in Scotland. BlackRock CEO’s Turnabout on Bitcoin Elicits Cheers, Skepticism of Crypto Cred
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2023. Jul. 07. 19:50
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink's change of heart on bitcoin could make it easier for fellow Wall Street executives to embrace cryptocurrencies, but experts warn that his favored financial instrument – the exchange-traded fund, or ETF – is an investment vehicle that's categorically different from the core idea behind digital assets, and could push the industry in the wrong direction. Storj, Filecoin and Solana Lead First Week of July Crypto Market Gains
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2023. Jul. 07. 17:55
STORJ, the native token of the crypto-backed, cloud storage platform, rose 15% on the week, far outdistancing bitcoin and ether, among other digital assets. Three Arrows Capital Liquidator May Try to Claw Back About $1.2B From DCG, BlockFi
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2023. Jul. 07. 17:41
A July 7 report from Teneo, the hedge fund’s liquidator, described the potential claims. Binance Feels Strain of World’s Regulators Leaping Into Action
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2023. Jul. 07. 17:35
Australian officials directly sought out current and former employees of Binance’s operation there this week, demanding copies of internal communications and data from their personal devices, according to a person familiar with the government’s move against the leading crypto exchange, which marked the latest in a pile-up of legal troubles facing the company. The Real Use Case for CBDCs: Dethroning the Dollar
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2023. Jul. 07. 16:39
Central bank digital currencies will revolutionize how companies settle international trade and reduce the need for greenbacks in the world economy, says Michael Casey. Threads is Libra and Meta All Over Again
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2023. Jul. 07. 16:26
With his Twitter clone’s decentralized architecture, Mark Zuckerberg is yet again borrowing from crypto’s best ideas. Third time’s the charm? Collectors Are Bored of Apes and Don’t Want to Pay Royalties
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2023. Jul. 07. 16:05
This week, the floor price of the Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT collection dropped to its lowest price in nearly two years, leading to questions about the collection’s value. But floor price is just one metric used to value NFTs – experts explain that there are other important factors in assessing what an NFT is worth. Polygon Labs Promotes Boiron to CEO; President Wyatt to Depart
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2023. Jul. 07. 15:37
The management changes come as Polygon, which runs two of the most closely watched networks for scaling Ethereum transactions, is in the midst of a rebrand to the next chapter of its corporate development, known as "Polygon 2.0." Gemini Sues Digital Currency Group and Founder Barry Silbert Alleging 'Fraud'
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2023. Jul. 07. 15:06
Gemini and its founders sued Digital Currency Group on Friday alleging that it incurred losses due to DCG's "false, misleading and incomplete representations" tied to DCG subsidiary Genesis' work with Gemini on the crypto company's Earn product. U.S. Added 209K Jobs in June, Missing Expectations for 230K
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2023. Jul. 07. 12:36
The unemployment rate TKTK to 3.X% versus 3.7% in June and against expectations for 3.7%. Avail, Spun Out of Polygon, Launches Data Attestation Bridge to Ethereum
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2023. Jul. 07. 12:00
The move represents a step forward in Avail's plan to help secondary networks in the Ethereum ecosystem to speed up their processing – by giving them an alternate way to store the data, and verify its existence and availability, besides storing it on the main blockchain. BOND Token Slumps 10% as BarnBridge Faces SEC Investigation
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2023. Jul. 07. 11:34
“All work on BarnBridge-related products should stop,” an appointed legal counsel said in a Discord message viewed by CoinDesk. Multichain Team Confirms Exploit Across Fantom, Moonriver and Dogechain Bridges
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2023. Jul. 07. 09:33
“It is recommended that all users suspend the use of Multichain services and revoke all contract approvals related to Multichain,” developers said early Friday. Exploit of Fantom, Moonriver and Dogechain Crypto Bridges Confirmed by Multichain Team
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2023. Jul. 07. 09:33
“It is recommended that all users suspend the use of Multichain services and revoke all contract approvals related to Multichain,” developers said early Friday. Bitcoin Retakes $30K, Asian Stocks Hit 5-Week Low Ahead of U.S. Jobs Report
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2023. Jul. 07. 09:25
The Bureau of Labor Statistics will release the nonfarm payrolls report for June at 12:30 UTC. SEC Approval of Spot Bitcoin ETF Is Unlikely to Be a Game Changer for Crypto Markets: JPMorgan
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2023. Jul. 07. 08:51
Such ETFs have existed for some time in Canada and Europe, but have failed to attract large investor interest, the report said. Shiba Inu-Based Shibarium Blockchain Expected to Go Live in August
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2023. Jul. 07. 08:11
The layer 2 network will utilize bone, treat, shib and leash tokens for applications built on the blockchain. Bitcoin Mining Is a Game of Survival, Consolidation and Potential AI Diversification: Bernstein
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2023. Jul. 07. 07:52
Mining stocks have been resurgent this year due to improving sentiment from institutional ETF filings and potential revenue diversification into high-performance computing and AI, the report said. Sega Rethinks GameFi Plans, COO Calls Blockchain Gaming 'Boring': Bloomberg
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2023. Jul. 07. 05:52
Sega earlier promised it would carefully assess play-to-earn gaming models and NFTs to make sure its efforts in the space weren’t seen as “simply money making.” Changpeng Zhao Calls News Around Exec Departures 'FUD'
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2023. Jul. 07. 03:28
Binance General Counsel Han Ng, Chief Strategy Officer Patrick Hillmann, and Senior Vice President for Compliance Steven Christie are among those that left the company, reportedly over its handling of DOJ investigations. Binance CEO 'CZ' Brushes Off News of Top Executive Departures
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2023. Jul. 07. 03:28
Binance General Counsel Han Ng, Chief Strategy Officer Patrick Hillmann, and Senior Vice President for Compliance Steven Christie are among those that left the company, reportedly over its handling of DOJ investigations. Kraken Co-Founder Jesse Powell Under Federal Investigation on Claims of Hacking, Cyberstalking Non-Profit
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2023. Jul. 07. 00:54
The agency searched the Los Angeles home of Jesse Powell as it probes whether he had interfered with computer accounts of the non-profit. A lawyer for Powell said he's done "nothing wrong" and that the matter does not touch on his crypto interests. Is Justin Bieber’s Ape Really Worth $59,000? The Nuances of Valuing NFTs
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2023. Jul. 06. 23:30
Last week, the floor price of popular NFT collection Bored Ape Yacht Club fell to a 20-month low. But determining the value of an individual NFT requires a more nuanced understanding of floor price, rarity traits and cultural significance. Top Binance Execs Leave Company Over CZ’s Handling of DOJ Investigation: Report
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2023. Jul. 06. 21:59
Three senior officials left the exchange this week, a source told Fortune. He Got Arrested in Russia for a Bitcoin Bribe. Now the Coins Are Moving to Exchanges
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2023. Jul. 06. 21:55
A criminal investigator in Moscow extorted thousands of bitcoin from the crypto hackers he arrested. Now, these coins are moving onto exchanges, Crystal Blockchain found. Lightning Labs Unveils Bitcoin Tools for AI
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2023. Jul. 06. 21:42
“We are in the realm of enabling use cases that weren't previously possible,” Lightning Labs CEO Elizabeth Stark told CoinDesk. Multichain Bridges Experience Unannounced Outflows of Over $130M in Crypto
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2023. Jul. 06. 20:35
Multichain's bridges for Fantom, Dogechain and Moonriver are seeing major unexplained outflows. Multichain Bridges Exploited for Nearly $130M Across Fantom, Moonriver and Dogechain
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2023. Jul. 06. 20:35
Multichain's bridges for Fantom, Dogechain and Moonriver are seeing major unexplained outflows. Welcome to the NEW Crypto for Advisors Newsletter
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2023. Jul. 06. 19:19
Digital assets and crypto are rapidly changing the investing landscape. We’re here to help financial advisors find their way. Thank BlackRock’s Clients for Larry Fink’s Change of Heart
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2023. Jul. 06. 17:20
BlackRock's CEO once called Bitcoin an “index of money laundering.” Now he’s changed his tune. Tom Brady's NFT Startup Autograph Shifts Strategy Amid Struggles: NYT
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2023. Jul. 06. 16:33
Autograph is now shifting to a broader focus on helping celebs foster loyalty with their fans and has removed some crypto language from its marketing. Big Banks, NY Fed’s Innovation Group See Merit in Digital Ledgers for Global Payments
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2023. Jul. 06. 16:11
Citigroup Inc., HSBC, BNY Mellon and other global financial giants have been experimenting with what they call a “regulated liability network” for conducting round-the-clock, wholesale payments using shared ledgers, and a paper released Thursday suggests the system has potential. You Can Now Buy NFTs on Twitter Through Inspect's Browser Extension
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2023. Jul. 06. 16:00
NFT Inspect, which recently released a Chrome browser extension that analyzes NFTs used as Twitter profile pictures, is integrating MoonPay's payment solutions. Taylor Swift Approved Sponsorship Deal With FTX, Despite Previous Reports: NYT
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2023. Jul. 06. 15:43
Swift signed the sponsorship agreement worth as much as $100 million following more than six months of discussions. DeFi Firms Sign Up to Balancer's Plan for Tackling Lack of Liquidity
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2023. Jul. 06. 15:43
Decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Balancer has attracted several of its peers with a new tokenomics proposal dubbed the "8020 Initiative." Will 2023 Be the Year of the Bitcoin ETF?
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2023. Jul. 06. 15:30
Excitement over the hoped-for approval of a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund is back again. This time, financial giant BlackRock’s entrance to the race for an ETF has spurred hope that the Securities and Exchange Commission will approve the long-awaited product, a decade after the crypto industry first sought to launch a bitcoin ETF. Towards a More Responsible AI
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2023. Jul. 06. 15:27
How to avoid a real-life Skynet. AI Crypto Trading Bots Are the New ‘Edge’ – For Now
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2023. Jul. 06. 14:01
Artificial intelligence may kill traditional trading, but your advantage may not last long, says Jeff Wilser. Bitcoin Retreats to $30.6K as Blowout ADP Report Strengthens Fed Rate Hike Bets
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2023. Jul. 06. 13:28
Traders now see a 94% chance of the Fed raising rates by 25 basis points later this month. First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Cash Rises More Than 10%
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2023. Jul. 06. 12:45
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 6, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. Binance Refers Dutch Users to Rival Coinmerce as It Exits Netherlands
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2023. Jul. 06. 12:36
The world’s biggest crypto exchange said it would quit the Netherlands in June after failing to secure regulatory approval. Bitcoin Price Rally Puts Focus on Futures Spread That Underscores Need for Spot ETFs
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2023. Jul. 06. 11:04
Observers call for spot-based bitcoin ETF as the bull market raises cost of pre-expiry rollover of positions for futures-based ETFs. EU’s Leaked Metaverse Strategy Proposes Regulatory Sandbox, New Global Governance
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2023. Jul. 06. 10:25
Virtual worlds will need international engagement to stay open and secure, a leaked European Commission strategy paper said. Bittrex Faced Enforcement Action From Florida Regulator Ahead of Bankruptcy
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2023. Jul. 06. 08:53
The state's financial regulator accused the U.S. firm of violating multiple state laws, and was looking to explore settlement avenues, court filings show. BlockFi Bankruptcy Plans Opposed by FTX, Three Arrows, and SEC
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2023. Jul. 06. 08:51
Multiple defunct crypto companies are now scrambling to resolve complex financial ties as they seek to repay creditors and customers Bitcoin Could Rally to $125K by End-2024: Matrixport
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2023. Jul. 06. 07:55
The bullish forecast is consistent with bitcoin's tendency to chalk out sharp uptrends in months after the mining reward halving. The fourth halving is due in early 2024. EU Metaverse Strategy Set to Examine Privacy, Competition and Rights
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2023. Jul. 06. 07:41
A policy paper next week won’t set legislative rules – but could point the way ahead on some key Web3 issues. Celsius, Ex-CEO Alex Mashinsky Broke CFTC Rules: Bloomberg
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2023. Jul. 06. 06:07
CFTC could bring a case against Celsius by the end of the month, if its commissioners agree with the findings. CryptoQuant Parent Raises $6.5M Round Led by Atinum Investment
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2023. Jul. 06. 05:31
The latest round brings the company's total capital raise to $9 million. Circle Considers Issuing Stablecoin in Japan Under New Rules
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2023. Jul. 06. 01:18
The issuer of the USD coin is considering introducing a stablecoin in Japan, under the country's new regulatory framework. First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Near $30K Remains Unmoved by BlackRock CEO Comments, Hawkish FOMC Minutes
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2023. Jul. 06. 00:29
PLUS: A candidate to become Thailand's next Prime Minister owns bitcoin, ether, BNB and ADA. Here's why the disclosure by Pita Limjaroenrat matters. NFT Creator Royalty Payments Hit Two-Year Low: Nansen
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2023. Jul. 05. 21:49
The rise of royalty-optional platforms like Blur and OpenSea have contributed to declining royalty payments for artists across the space. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Says Bitcoin Could ‘Revolutionize Finance’
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2023. Jul. 05. 20:41
BlackRock (BLK) CEO Larry Fink said crypto, specifically bitcoin (BTC), could revolutionize the financial system in an interview with Fox Business on Wednesday. Why Lisbon Is Immunefi's Crypto Hub
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2023. Jul. 05. 20:07
A frank conversation with Immunefi founder and CEO Mitchell Amador about where he optimized his startup’s locations from the perspective of regulations, taxes and human health. Centralization Comes to DeFi as Group Behind MIM, SPELL Tokens Mull Legal Shakeup
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2023. Jul. 05. 19:25
A project leader called for adding lawyers, jurisdictions and trustees for Abracadabra DAO, the entity overseeing Magic Internet Money (MIM) and SPELL tokens. The Broke Ape Yacht Crash: Lessons for Justin Bieber and Other NFT Collectors
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2023. Jul. 05. 19:01
Why has Yuga Labs’ Bored Ape universe collapsed in value? Hollywood Legend Steve McQueen Honored as 'King of Cool' in New NFT Collection
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2023. Jul. 05. 19:00
The racing-themed, 1,000-edition art NFT collection will give holders access to token-gated content, events and games celebrating the actor's love of motorcycle racing. Israeli Lawmakers Support Axing Crypto Capital Gains Tax for Foreigners
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2023. Jul. 05. 18:24
A bill exempting foreign residents from capital gains taxes on crypto sales, and lowering tax on stock-options-like crypto options for employees has passed a preliminary reading in the Knesset. Former FTX US CEO’s New Venture Is Seeking to Harness AI for Crypto Trading
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2023. Jul. 05. 17:44
Brett Harrison’s new firm, Architect, aims to be an one-stop platform for institutional-grade crypto trading. Former FTX.US President’s New Venture Is Seeking to Harness AI for Crypto Trading
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2023. Jul. 05. 17:44
Brett Harrison’s new firm, Architect, aims to be an one-stop platform for institutional-grade crypto trading. AI-Backed Blockchain Data Startup Web3Go Raises $4M
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2023. Jul. 05. 17:21
Binance Labs led the round with HashKey Capital, NGC and Shima Capital among the other backers. Decentralized Exchange dYdX Launches Public Testnet on Cosmos
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2023. Jul. 05. 17:00
The DEX said users can now trade bitcoin and ethereum on the public testnet. The Digital Euro and the P Word
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2023. Jul. 05. 16:59
A central bank digital currency doesn’t have to be a privacy nightmare, says Dea Markova. But privacy is a convenient attack vector for critics of CBDCs. Crypto Storage Token Storj Rallies 43% Overnight as Trading Volume Surges
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2023. Jul. 05. 16:48
The decentralized cloud storage protocol has seen its market value double this week. Crypto Catalyst Watch: FOMC Minutes, Jobs Numbers Lead Busy Slate of Economic Releases
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2023. Jul. 05. 16:39
In addition, the national ISM manufacturing survey, released during the long July 4 weekend, fell to its weakest level since May 2020. Elon, You Don’t Need Crypto to Do Twitter Payments
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2023. Jul. 05. 16:26
If Musk wants to build an instant cross-border network, he'll find central bank real-time systems have moved on quite a bit since his days at PayPal, says J.P. Koning. Bitcoin Prices Are Hot, but Here’s What Could Crush the Rally
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2023. Jul. 05. 16:00
BTC has proved incredibly resilient to the perils of the past year, including FTX’s demise. But there are some macroeconomic surprises that could erect obstacles to further gains. A New Metric to Evaluate Crypto Ecosystem Fundamentals
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2023. Jul. 05. 16:00
The years-to-profitability ratio is a good way to evaluate a level-1 blockchain. Axiom’s Zero-Knowledge Proofs Might One Day Help Detect Deepfakes
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2023. Jul. 05. 16:00
The startup is working to build ZK technology that can be used en masse for AI applications. Starknet Plans ‘Quantum Leap’ Upgrade Next Week After Testnet Version Deployed
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2023. Jul. 05. 16:00
The upgrade will increase the number of transactions per second the blockchain can handle as well as reduce the time-to-inclusion. Chainlink ‘Proof of Reserve’ Proves Little Beyond Data Going In, Coming Out
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2023. Jul. 05. 15:33
Projects like TrueUSD and Paxos are turning to Chainlink to give users transparency into their reserves, but their numbers remain difficult to verify. Valkyrie Refiles for Spot Bitcoin ETF With Coinbase as Surveillance Partner
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2023. Jul. 05. 14:59
Valkyrie Digital Assets refiled its application for a spot bitcoin exchange traded fund (ETF) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, joining asset managers including BlackRock and Fidelity in taking another stab at the process. U.K. Blazes Trail With New Cryptocurrency Rules
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2023. Jul. 05. 14:06
The FCA’s regulations provide greater legal clarity for developers but place additional compliance burdens on companies marketing cryptocurrencies, says Preston Byrne, a partner at Brown Rudnick. Payments Platform Nuggets Working With Bank of England on Privacy Layer for Digital Pound
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2023. Jul. 05. 14:00
The BofE said in February that a digital pound was likely needed, but that it will not make a decision on issuing one until at least 2025. Blockchain Project Interlay Wants its New Platform to Become a ‘One-Stop-Shop for Bitcoin DeFi’
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2023. Jul. 05. 14:00
“We've only seen the tip of the iceberg with bitcoin DeFi today,” said Interlay CEO and Co-founder Alexei Zamyatin in an exclusive interview with CoinDesk. First Mover Americas: Cryptocurrency Trading Volumes Increase for First Time in Three Months
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2023. Jul. 05. 12:45
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 5, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. First Mover Americas: Cryptocurrency Trading Volumes Increase for First Time in 3 Months
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2023. Jul. 05. 12:45
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 5, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. Ethereum-Based Yield Powerhouse Pendle Finance Expands to BNB Chain
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2023. Jul. 05. 12:39
Value locked on the liquid staking derivatives platform has grown nearly tenfold this year. Denmark's Financial Watchdog Orders Saxo Bank to Shed Its Crypto Holdings
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2023. Jul. 05. 11:04
Danish bank Saxo has been ordered by Denmark's financial regulator to shed its own holdings of cryptoassets. Crypto Trading Volumes Rise for First Time in 3 Months Amid ETF Optimism
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2023. Jul. 05. 10:30
Even so, spot trading volumes are at historically low levels. Aave Holders Vote on Proposal for DeFi Protocol to Convert 1,600 Ether Into wstETH and rETH
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2023. Jul. 05. 09:34
Holders of Aave, the token that underpins its namesake's decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol, are taking part in a governance vote that will decide whether 1,600 ether (ETH) in the protocol's treasury will be converted to wrapped staked ether (wstETH) and rocket pool ether (rETH). Binance Australia’s Offices Searched by Financial Regulator: Bloomberg
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2023. Jul. 05. 08:07
The company, also under investigation in the U.S. and France, ceased its Australian derivatives business following regulatory warnings Crypto Custodian Cobo Argus Scores $100M in Value Locked One Week After Going Live
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2023. Jul. 05. 07:53
Argus V2 supports all open-source DeFi protocols and lets traders utilize DeFi bots to automatically monetize farming rewards, compounding and token swapping. Singapore Bank DBS Starts e-CNY Collection Platform
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2023. Jul. 05. 07:36
The newly launched merchant collection solution allows businesses automated settlement of e-CNY into their CNY bank deposit accounts. Singapore Bank DBS Starts e-CNY Collection Platform for Corporate Clients in China
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2023. Jul. 05. 07:36
The newly launched merchant collection solution allows businesses automated settlement of e-CNY into their CNY bank deposit accounts. Bitcoin No Longer Correlated to U.S. Stocks, Crypto Analytics Firm Block Scholes Says
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2023. Jul. 05. 06:48
The 90-day rolling correlation between bitcoin and Nasdaq, S&P 500 is now at the lowest level observed since July 2021, according to data tracked by crypto derivatives analytics firm Block Scholes. First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Holds Above $30.5K at the End of a Quiet, Long Weekend
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2023. Jul. 05. 01:55
PLUS: Dismissing the very real prevalence of Ponzi schemes in GameFi isn't a good look for Web 3. UK Lords Pass Bill to Help Seize and Freeze Crypto Used for Crime
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2023. Jul. 04. 16:58
The bill, introduced in September, now enters its final stages in Parliament. Bitcoin, Ether Supply on Exchanges Fell in June: Goldman Sachs
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2023. Jul. 04. 15:19
Still, bitcoin miners’ inventory sales climbed to a record as they took advantage of the cryptocurrency’s strong performance, the report said. Pepecoin Knockoffs Turn Dollars to Fortunes in Strange New ‘2.0’ Play
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2023. Jul. 04. 08:40
Offshoots of several meme coins have popped across the board in a trend that’s likely to die out within weeks. Voyager Creditors Billed $5.1M for March-May by Law Firm
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2023. Jul. 04. 05:52
Latest bill brings total compensation bills to $16.4 million for bankruptcy and restructuring firm. Gemini's Cameron Winklevoss Tweets $1.5B 'Final Offer' in Debt Talks Over Crypto Firm Genesis
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2023. Jul. 04. 01:59
Creditors of the crypto financial firm Genesis call for $1.5 billion of forbearance payments and loans denominated in dollars, bitcoin and ether, according to a term sheet posted on Twitter by the Gemini co-founder. First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Crosses $31K After Spot BTC ETF Issuers Begin Refiling
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2023. Jul. 04. 01:52
PLUS: The first half of 2023 has so far been very promising for crypto majors. Credit Suisse and Swiss Football Association To Release Women's Football NFT Collection
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2023. Jul. 03. 22:00
All of the proceeds from the collection, featuring portraits of the Swiss Women’s National Team, will be donated to support women’s football in Switzerland. Three Arrows Founders to Donate Future Earnings to Creditors in Spirit of 'Karma'
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2023. Jul. 03. 20:31
The founders of the hedge fund that filed for bankruptcy last year have started an exchange for creditor claims, which is seeing $50 million in trading volume, said Davies. BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Application Refiled, Naming Coinbase as ‘Surveillance-Sharing’ Partner
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2023. Jul. 03. 19:33
The refiled application by Nasdaq to list a BlackRock bitcoin ETF follows a report last week that the SEC deemed earlier proposals "inadequate" since they didn't specify the name of the underlying market in so-called surveillance-sharing agreements. How Central Bankers Are Reshaping the Definition of Money
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2023. Jul. 03. 18:22
Central bankers acknowledge that the nature of money evolves with technology, shifting definitions of money with it. But they’re not ready to let innovation occur organically as technology emerges. They want to maintain control, says Noelle Acheson. Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT Collection Floor Price Sinks to 20-Month Low
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2023. Jul. 03. 18:06
The floor price of the Yuga Labs NFT collection fell to 27.4 ETH, or about $53,000 on Sunday evening before rebounding slightly. Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT Floor Price Sinks to 20-Month Low
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2023. Jul. 03. 18:06
The floor price of the Yuga Labs NFT collection fell to 27.4 ETH, or about $53,000 on Sunday evening before rebounding slightly. Coinbase, Microstrategy Shares Rally After Cboe Refiles Bitcoin ETF Applications
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2023. Jul. 03. 16:23
Shares in Coinbase, chosen as the market for the surveillance-sharing agreements in ETF applications, rose above $80 at around 11:30 ET on Monday. Belarus Looks to Ban Peer-to-Peer Crypto Transactions to Reduce Fraud
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2023. Jul. 03. 15:14
The east European country is working on legislation to make it harder for fraudsters to get their hands on the proceeds of crime. A New Blockchain for Generative AI?
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2023. Jul. 03. 14:46
Web3 architectures aren’t built for AI, but they could be, says Jesus Rodriguez, CEO of IntoTheBlock. And there are risks if we don’t build. Bitcoin Unlikely to Be Destabilized by Real Yields, Crypto Observers Say
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2023. Jul. 03. 13:54
The rise in real yields is more of a headache to blue chip stocks than to markets like technology or crypto and will not disrupt the medium-term growth story, one observer said. Crypto ATM Operator Bitcoin Depot Debuts on Nasdaq Following SPAC Merger
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2023. Jul. 03. 13:45
The company plans to look for acquisition opportunities in the "highly fragmented" market, CEO Brandon Mintz said. Crypto ATM Operator Bitcoin Depot's Stock Rises 12% in Stock Debut
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2023. Jul. 03. 13:45
The company plans to look for acquisition opportunities in the "highly fragmented" market, CEO Brandon Mintz said. First Mover Americas: Traders Place Big Bets on Ether for Second Half of 2023
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2023. Jul. 03. 12:27
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 3, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. Hong Kong Sets Up Task Force for Web3 Development
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2023. Jul. 03. 11:10
Hong Kong wants to be a Web3 hub, Financial Secretary Paul Chan said. Probability for U.S. Approval of a Spot Bitcoin ETF Is Fairly High: Bernstein
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2023. Jul. 03. 10:52
The lack of a spot ETF leads to the growth of over-the-counter products like the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, which are more expensive, illiquid and inefficient, the report said. Singapore's MAS Orders Crypto Firms to Keep Customer Assets in a Trust by Year-End
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2023. Jul. 03. 08:42
Crypto service providers in Singapore are now required to safekeep customer assets under a statutory trust before the end of the year. AzukiDAO Votes on 'Reclaim' of 20K Ether After Botched Elementals NFT Mint
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2023. Jul. 03. 07:46
“We have only been given a similar profile picture to that of the original Azuki holders,” the DAO proposal reads. Bitcoin Cash Futures Traders Lose Most in 2 Years as Prices Spike to $320
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2023. Jul. 03. 06:41
South Korean trading volumes for the bitcoin offshoot token boomed last week, spurring a price spike last week. South Korea Passes Crypto Bill for User Protection
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2023. Jul. 03. 05:52
The bill marks the country's first step towards a digital asset legal framework. First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Maintains $30K as Prospective Issuers Refile ETF Applications
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2023. Jul. 03. 01:27
PLUS: Japan is a regulatory success story when it comes to digital assets and Web3. But walking around the recent IVS Crypto Conference in Kyoto, one can’t help but feel that something is amiss. PolyNetwork Attacker Issues “Worthless” Billions in SHIB, BNB, BUSD in Latest Crypto Hack
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2023. Jul. 02. 07:22
An estimated $4 billion worth of malicious token issuances on PolyNetwork will not bear much money for attackers due to low liquidity and security precautions. Poly Network Attacker Issues “Worthless” Billions in SHIB, BNB, BUSD in Latest Crypto Hack
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2023. Jul. 02. 07:22
An estimated $4 billion worth of malicious token issuances on PolyNetwork will not bear much money for attackers due to low liquidity and security precautions. Poly Network Attacker Issues 'Worthless' Billions in SHIB, BNB, BUSD in Latest Crypto Hack
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2023. Jul. 02. 07:22
An estimated $4 billion worth of malicious token issuances on PolyNetwork will not bear much money for attackers due to low liquidity and security precautions. 
