The Trillion Dollar Crypto Opportunity: Real World Asset Tokenization

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2023. Aug. 31. 20:24

The Trillion Dollar Crypto Opportunity: Real World Asset Tokenization Going by technology theorist Carlota Perez's research, "RWAs" may be the next phase of substantive crypto development.

MakerDAO’s MKR Token Jumps 10%, Defying Crypto Market Slump

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2023. Aug. 31. 20:17

MakerDAO’s MKR Token Jumps 10%, Defying Crypto Market Slump The rally occurred amid improving fundamentals of Maker, as the protocol has returned to make profits, Messari analyst Kunal Goel said.

After Grayscale Victory, SEC Kicks the Can on Latest Bitcoin ETF Applications

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2023. Aug. 31. 19:23

After Grayscale Victory, SEC Kicks the Can on Latest Bitcoin ETF Applications The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) delayed making a decision on any bitcoin exchange-traded fund applications filed earlier this year.

SEC Delays Spot Bitcoin ETF Decision for All Applicants Including BlackRock, Fidelity

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2023. Aug. 31. 19:23

SEC Delays Spot Bitcoin ETF Decision for All Applicants Including BlackRock, Fidelity The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) delayed making a decision on any bitcoin exchange-traded fund applications filed earlier this year.

Crypto for Advisors: Bitcoin and the Bull

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2023. Aug. 31. 15:45

Crypto for Advisors: Bitcoin and the Bull What’s behind the bull case for bitcoin? Brian Rudick and Matt Kunke from GSR take us through the reasons in today’s Crypto for Advisors newsletter.

U.S. Court Calls ETH a Commodity While Tossing Investor Suit Against Uniswap

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2023. Aug. 31. 13:14

U.S. Court Calls ETH a Commodity While Tossing Investor Suit Against Uniswap A New York judge declined to "stretch the federal securities laws to cover the conduct alleged" in a proposed class action complaint seeking to hold Uniswap accountable for "scam tokens" issued on the protocol.

Arbitrum Developer Courts Coders Who Already Know WebAssembly-Compatible Languages

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2023. Aug. 31. 13:00

Arbitrum Developer Courts Coders Who Already Know WebAssembly-Compatible Languages The new feature "Arbitrum Stylus" will make it easy to write smart contracts using computer languages compatible with the WebAssembly or WASM standard – seen as far more common than the Ethereum Virtual Machine or EVM standard that many blockchain developers currently use.

First Mover Americas: Musk's X Obtains Payment Licenses in Several U.S. States

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2023. Aug. 31. 12:56

First Mover Americas: Musk's X Obtains Payment Licenses in Several U.S. States The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 30, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Aerodrome Fanatics Deposit $150M to Base Blockchain on First Day

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2023. Aug. 31. 12:07

Aerodrome Fanatics Deposit $150M to Base Blockchain on First Day Its creators hope to emulate the apparent success of Velodrome, one of Optimism network’s most used platforms which holds over $288 million in locked value.

Swift, Chainlink Tokenization Experiment Successfully Transfers Value Across Multiple Blockchains

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2023. Aug. 31. 10:06

Swift, Chainlink Tokenization Experiment Successfully Transfers Value Across Multiple Blockchains Swift and Chainlink announced in June they were collaborating with dozens of financial institutions to test connecting blockchains.

Elon Musk's X Has Licenses in Multiple U.S. States to Process Payments, Including Crypto

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2023. Aug. 31. 09:31

Elon Musk's X Has Licenses in Multiple U.S. States to Process Payments, Including Crypto Elon Musk's social media platform X, formerly Twitter, has obtained money or currency transmitter licenses in seven U.S. states.

SEC Could Prepare Alternative Arguments to Reject Spot Bitcoin ETFs: Berenberg

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2023. Aug. 31. 09:19

SEC Could Prepare Alternative Arguments to Reject Spot Bitcoin ETFs: Berenberg Coinbase’s potential involvement in spot bitcoin ETFs could serve as part of the SEC’s reconfigured arguments for rejecting the applications, the report said.

Scores of Friend.tech Users Remain Active Even as Trading Volumes Drop 95%

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2023. Aug. 31. 09:04

Scores of Friend.tech Users Remain Active Even as Trading Volumes Drop 95% Falling revenues have led some market commenters to say the platform has “gone dead.” But has it?

Bitcoin Holdings on Crypto Exchanges Dwindle to 2M, Fewest Since January 2018

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2023. Aug. 31. 08:55

Bitcoin Holdings on Crypto Exchanges Dwindle to 2M, Fewest Since January 2018 The number of BTC held in wallets tied to crypto exchanges has declined by 4% this month, data tracked by CryptoQuant show.

Bitcoin Starts to Retrace Grayscale-Fueled Gain; SOL, XRP, DOT Lead Majors Slide

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2023. Aug. 31. 08:07

Bitcoin Starts to Retrace Grayscale-Fueled Gain; SOL, XRP, DOT Lead Majors Slide The CoinDesk Market Index, a weighted index of over 100 tokens, fell 0.71% in the past 24 hours, suggesting profit-taking across the board.

Bitcoin Slumps to $26.3K as Crypto Markets Erase Gains From Grayscale Court Win

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2023. Aug. 31. 08:07

Bitcoin Slumps to $26.3K as Crypto Markets Erase Gains From Grayscale Court Win The CoinDesk Market Index, a weighted index of over 100 tokens, fell 0.71% in the past 24 hours, suggesting profit-taking across the board.

Bitcoin Slumps to $26.2K After SEC Delays Decisions on Spot ETFs

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2023. Aug. 31. 08:07

Bitcoin Slumps to $26.2K After SEC Delays Decisions on Spot ETFs The CoinDesk Market Index, a weighted index of over 100 tokens, fell 0.71% in the past 24 hours, suggesting profit-taking across the board.

Bitcoin Dips Below $26K After SEC Delays Decisions on Spot ETFs

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2023. Aug. 31. 08:07

Bitcoin Dips Below $26K After SEC Delays Decisions on Spot ETFs The CoinDesk Market Index, a weighted index of over 100 tokens, fell 0.71% in the past 24 hours, suggesting profit-taking across the board.

Bitcoin Dips Below $26K as Payrolls Report Hints at Softening in U.S. Employment

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2023. Aug. 31. 08:07

Bitcoin Dips Below $26K as Payrolls Report Hints at Softening in U.S. Employment The CoinDesk Market Index, a weighted index of over 100 tokens, fell 0.71% in the past 24 hours, suggesting profit-taking across the board.

Bitcoin Slumps to $25.5K, With Price Now Probing August Low

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2023. Aug. 31. 08:07

Bitcoin Slumps to $25.5K, With Price Now Probing August Low The CoinDesk Market Index, a weighted index of over 100 tokens, fell 0.71% in the past 24 hours, suggesting profit-taking across the board.

Gemini Opposes Genesis Bankruptcy Plan: 'Woefully Light on Specifics'

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2023. Aug. 30. 21:43

Gemini Opposes Genesis Bankruptcy Plan: 'Woefully Light on Specifics' Attorneys for crypto exchange Gemini argued that a proposed resolution for Genesis' bankruptcy doesn't have enough detail or provide any assurances for some if its largest debtors in a new filing Wednesday.

Grayscale’s SEC Victory May Render Alameda’s Redemptions Lawsuit Unnecessary, Bloomberg Analysts Say

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2023. Aug. 30. 20:49

Grayscale’s SEC Victory May Render Alameda’s Redemptions Lawsuit Unnecessary, Bloomberg Analysts Say The ruling could lead to Grayscale's GBTC converting into a bitcoin ETF, which would allow redemptions, making Alameda's suit unnecessary, Bloomberg Intelligence analysts said in a note on Wednesday.

Bitcoin Slips to $27.2K, Cryptos Dip as Investors Digest Grayscale’s Court Win

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2023. Aug. 30. 20:36

Bitcoin Slips to $27.2K, Cryptos Dip as Investors Digest Grayscale’s Court Win Some signs suggest potential market weakness despite Tuesday’s rally, market observers noted.

Save a Tree, Use Web3

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2023. Aug. 30. 20:03

Save a Tree, Use Web3 Distributed technologies can reshape supply chains, and help consumers and businesses to make more responsible decisions.

StarkWare Restores Crypto Access for Delinquent Wallet Updaters, After Complaints on X

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2023. Aug. 30. 19:45

StarkWare Restores Crypto Access for Delinquent Wallet Updaters, After Complaints on X After users complained on X, StarkWare walked back on a move in which it implemented an upgrade that made users' funds inaccessible.

The Protocol: Friend.tech Fades as Crypto Craze, but Ethereum Is Scaling

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2023. Aug. 30. 18:05

The Protocol: Friend.tech Fades as Crypto Craze, but Ethereum Is Scaling This week in blockchain tech: Polygon's new "chain development kit," Farcaster's move to Optimism, Shibarium's return and Interlay's new Bitcoin layer-2 network, and Pancake Swap expands to Consensys's Linea.

Bitcoin Average Trade Size Jumps to Highest Level Since June After Grayscale Ruling

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2023. Aug. 30. 17:49

Bitcoin Average Trade Size Jumps to Highest Level Since June After Grayscale Ruling The increase in average trade size could suggest large traders are more active, said research firm Kaiko.

Robinhood’s Crypto Wallet Adds Bitcoin and Dogecoin

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2023. Aug. 30. 16:39

Robinhood’s Crypto Wallet Adds Bitcoin and Dogecoin Robinhood Markets is expanding the assets supported by its crypto wallet.

Controversial Digital Euro Plan to Be Led by Architect of Landmark MiCA Crypto Law

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2023. Aug. 30. 16:20

Controversial Digital Euro Plan to Be Led by Architect of Landmark MiCA Crypto Law The center-right lawmaker previously negotiated the landmark MiCA crypto law for the European Parliament

Why Good Indexes Are Vital to Crypto’s Future

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2023. Aug. 30. 15:45

Why Good Indexes Are Vital to Crypto’s Future Indexing is vital for the advancement of new asset classes like crypto, but the U.S. regulatory crackdown is hampering their development.

A Guide to TradFi Blockchain Adoption

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2023. Aug. 30. 15:45

A Guide to TradFi Blockchain Adoption As financial institutions look to come on-chain, total value locked, or TVL, is anticipated to be the leading indicator of where adoption will occur.

Ethereum Handled Friend.tech Frenzy Without 'Gas Fee' Spike. Why That’s a Big Deal

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2023. Aug. 30. 15:00

Ethereum Handled Friend.tech Frenzy Without 'Gas Fee' Spike. Why That’s a Big Deal Friend.tech, Crypto's latest fad, didn't drive up congestion and fees on Ethereum the way frenzies have in the past – possibly a sign that the blockchain's efforts to scale by fostering supplemental "layer-2" networks, like Coinbase's new Base, are bearing fruit.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Rallies on Grayscale Court Win Over SEC

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2023. Aug. 30. 12:33

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Rallies on Grayscale Court Win Over SEC The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 30, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Sam Bankman-Fried's Allotted Prison Tech Is Inconvenient, but Fair: U.S. DOJ

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2023. Aug. 30. 11:05

Sam Bankman-Fried's Allotted Prison Tech Is Inconvenient, but Fair: U.S. DOJ Federal prosecutors say the FTX founders' access to technology in pre-trial detention goes "above and beyond '' that which other defendants have been offered.

Grayscale Victory Against SEC Clears Path for Spot Bitcoin ETFs: Bernstein

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2023. Aug. 30. 10:20

Grayscale Victory Against SEC Clears Path for Spot Bitcoin ETFs: Bernstein The ruling increases the likelihood the SEC might approve all bitcoin spot ETF applications together, the report said.

Genesis Lender Group Opposes ‘Wholly Insufficient’ DCG Deal

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2023. Aug. 30. 09:43

Genesis Lender Group Opposes ‘Wholly Insufficient’ DCG Deal Creditors with $2.4 billion in claims against the bankrupt crypto lender could scupper an agreement made after months of wrangling.

Grayscale Ruling Does Not Guarantee Bitcoin Spot ETF Approval, Traders Say

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2023. Aug. 30. 08:36

Grayscale Ruling Does Not Guarantee Bitcoin Spot ETF Approval, Traders Say “It doesn't mean that now Grayscale will be 100% able to list a spot Bitcoin ETF, nor that this will happen in the future,” one trader said.

Crypto Bank Seba Wins In-Principle Approval to Operate in Hong Kong

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2023. Aug. 30. 08:20

Crypto Bank Seba Wins In-Principle Approval to Operate in Hong Kong Approval is the first step in acquiring a full license for Seba Hong Kong to deal in crypto or virtual assets-related products and traditional securities

Sam Bankman-Fried’s Planned Defense ‘Irrelevant’ Without More Details, Govt Says

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2023. Aug. 30. 07:32

Sam Bankman-Fried’s Planned Defense ‘Irrelevant’ Without More Details, Govt Says The FTX founder’s constitutional rights are being violated because he is ‘unable’ to prepare his defense from jail, his lawyers argued.

EOS Token Receives Trading Approval in Japan

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2023. Aug. 30. 06:49

EOS Token Receives Trading Approval in Japan Under the Payment Services Act, the JVCEA and FSA, two financial bodies, closely monitor and regulate crypto-asset providers, requiring a thorough pre-screening process for new tokens.

EOS Network's Token Receives Trading Approval in Japan, EOS Surges Nearly 10%

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2023. Aug. 30. 06:49

EOS Network's Token Receives Trading Approval in Japan, EOS Surges Nearly 10% Under the Payment Services Act, the JVCEA and FSA, two financial bodies, closely monitor and regulate crypto-asset providers, requiring a thorough pre-screening process for new tokens.

Crypto Exchanges Saw Inflows of 30K Bitcoin Prior to Grayscale's SEC Victory

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2023. Aug. 30. 06:13

Crypto Exchanges Saw Inflows of 30K Bitcoin Prior to Grayscale's SEC Victory The exchange supply of bitcoin increased significantly just prior to Grayscale's win over the SEC, according to analytics firm Santiment.

Tornado Cash Indictments May Prove to Be Just a Localized Storm After All

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2023. Aug. 30. 00:00

Tornado Cash Indictments May Prove to Be Just a Localized Storm After All The Tornado Cash indictments could be another tipping point for crypto. How the case plays out could define how the federal government can deal with decentralized trading platforms if they’re seen as broad precedents. But the case may be much more straightforward than initial reactions suggested.

Grayscale’s Victory Ignites a GBTC Trading Frenzy as Investors Bet on Narrowing Discount to Bitcoin Price

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2023. Aug. 29. 22:20

Grayscale’s Victory Ignites a GBTC Trading Frenzy as Investors Bet on Narrowing Discount to Bitcoin Price The SEC must review its rejection to convert the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust into an exchange-traded fund, the appeals court ruled Tuesday.

SEC’s Grayscale Court Rout Puts Agency in Will-They, Won’t-They Role Starring Gensler

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2023. Aug. 29. 21:48

SEC’s Grayscale Court Rout Puts Agency in Will-They, Won’t-They Role Starring Gensler The crypto industry’s campaign to set up exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has now pushed the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission against a wall with Grayscale Investments’ consequential court win, but it’s still up to the agency to decide whether to retreat or keep fighting.

The Real Reasons the Grayscale Bitcoin ETF Decision Matters

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2023. Aug. 29. 18:43

The Real Reasons the Grayscale Bitcoin ETF Decision Matters The U.S. Court of Appeals, in rebuking the securities watchdog, shows that Gary Gensler won’t get the last word on crypto.

CBDC Hating, Bitcoin-Friendly Presidential Candidate Francis Suarez Drops Out of Race

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2023. Aug. 29. 18:28

CBDC Hating, Bitcoin-Friendly Presidential Candidate Francis Suarez Drops Out of Race Suarez previously said his campaign will accept bitcoin donation and said he would ban a central bank digital currency (CBDC), if elected.

CBDC-Hating, Bitcoin-Friendly Presidential Candidate Francis Suarez Drops Out of Race

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2023. Aug. 29. 18:28

CBDC-Hating, Bitcoin-Friendly Presidential Candidate Francis Suarez Drops Out of Race Suarez previously said his campaign will accept bitcoin donation and said he would ban a central bank digital currency (CBDC), if elected.

Robinhood and Jump Trading No Longer Have Crypto Partnership: Source

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2023. Aug. 29. 17:30

Robinhood and Jump Trading No Longer Have Crypto Partnership: Source The retail broker’s entry into crypto several years ago was powered by Jump Trading, which is a giant in traditional financial markets.

Arca’s Jeff Dorman: Market’s Fixation on Bitcoin ETF is Because 2023 is Boring

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2023. Aug. 29. 17:18

Arca’s Jeff Dorman: Market’s Fixation on Bitcoin ETF is Because 2023 is Boring Arca’s Chief Investment Officer says there hasn't been much to sink your teeth into as a digital asset investor this year.

Sam Bankman-Fried's Complaints About Discovery Are 'Misleading,' DOJ Says

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2023. Aug. 29. 16:51

Sam Bankman-Fried's Complaints About Discovery Are 'Misleading,' DOJ Says Federal prosecutors have challenged FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s allegations that prosecutors dumped “millions” of pages worth of potential evidence on the former CEO’s defense team just two months ahead of his criminal trial, a Tuesday court filing shows.

Bitcoin Jumps 5% on Grayscale Ruling, While Crypto-Related Stocks Soar More Than 10%

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2023. Aug. 29. 15:49

Bitcoin Jumps 5% on Grayscale Ruling, While Crypto-Related Stocks Soar More Than 10% A U.S. court ordered the SEC to "vacate" its rejection of Grayscale's bid to convert its Bitcoin Trust into an ETF.

Bitcoin Tops $28K on Grayscale Ruling, While Crypto-Related Stocks Soar More Than 10%

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2023. Aug. 29. 15:49

Bitcoin Tops $28K on Grayscale Ruling, While Crypto-Related Stocks Soar More Than 10% A U.S. court ordered the SEC to "vacate" its rejection of Grayscale's bid to convert its Bitcoin Trust into an ETF.

SEC's Secret Binance Court Filing Has Observers Bracing for Bad News

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2023. Aug. 29. 14:49

SEC's Secret Binance Court Filing Has Observers Bracing for Bad News A new secret court filing related to Binance, the crypto exchange that already faces U.S. accusations of abetting money laundering and sanctions circumvention, has some wondering whether more bad news is about to hit the industry giant.

SEC Must Review Grayscale's ETF Bid After Previous Rejection, Appeals Court Rules

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2023. Aug. 29. 14:25

SEC Must Review Grayscale's ETF Bid After Previous Rejection, Appeals Court Rules A federal appeals court ordered the SEC to "vacate" its rejection of the trust issuer's bid to convert the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust into an exchange-traded fund.

SEC Must Review Grayscale's Bitcoin ETF Bid After Previous Rejection, Appeals Court Rules

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2023. Aug. 29. 14:25

SEC Must Review Grayscale's Bitcoin ETF Bid After Previous Rejection, Appeals Court Rules A federal appeals court ordered the SEC to "vacate" its rejection of the trust issuer's bid to convert the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust into an exchange-traded fund.

Polygon Releases 'Chain Development Kit' for ZK-Powered Networks on Ethereum

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2023. Aug. 29. 14:00

Polygon Releases 'Chain Development Kit' for ZK-Powered Networks on Ethereum The Chain Development Kit (CDK) will allow developers to build their own customizable chains, and connect to each other through a ZK-powered bridge to form a “Value Layer.”

First Mover Americas: Is Bitcoin Close to Breaking Out of Its Current Range?

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2023. Aug. 29. 12:35

First Mover Americas: Is Bitcoin Close to Breaking Out of Its Current Range? The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 29, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Dogecoin's 10% Decline This Year Led By Bearish European Hours

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2023. Aug. 29. 12:29

Dogecoin's 10% Decline This Year Led By Bearish European Hours DOGE's cumulative year-to-date return during the European hours were -44.44% at press time.

Tokenized U.S. Treasuries Arrive to XDC Network as Digital Bond Market Grows

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2023. Aug. 29. 11:00

Tokenized U.S. Treasuries Arrive to XDC Network as Digital Bond Market Grows The market for tokenized U.S. Treasuries has grown nearly sixfold to $622 million this year, as real-world assets on blockchains keep expanding.

Bitcoin's Most Loyal Holders Continue Accumulation Despite Price Lull

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2023. Aug. 29. 10:30

Bitcoin's Most Loyal Holders Continue Accumulation Despite Price Lull Long-term holders continue to accumulate bitcoin, with 40% unmoved in more than three years, or an all-time high for that metric.

Yearn Finance Voters to Wintermute: Drop Dead

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2023. Aug. 29. 10:00

Yearn Finance Voters to Wintermute: Drop Dead One of the biggest market makers in crypto is having trouble getting nearly free money out of Yearn Finance.

Indian Crypto Exchange CoinSwitch Cuts Support Team, Citing Market Doldrums

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2023. Aug. 29. 09:19

Indian Crypto Exchange CoinSwitch Cuts Support Team, Citing Market Doldrums The crypto investment platform laid off 44 people, or nearly 7% of its employees, about three weeks ago.

Matrixport Turns Bullish on Bitcoin, With Tight Stop Loss in Place

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2023. Aug. 29. 08:17

Matrixport Turns Bullish on Bitcoin, With Tight Stop Loss in Place Traders should monitor for a potential drop below $25,800, Matrixport's Markus Thielen said while discussing the stop loss.

Long Bitcoin With Tight Stop Loss in Place, Matrixport Says

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2023. Aug. 29. 08:17

Long Bitcoin With Tight Stop Loss in Place, Matrixport Says Traders should monitor for a potential drop below $25,800, Matrixport's Markus Thielen said while discussing the stop loss.

FTX Customers Hit by ‘Withdrawal' Phishing Mails After SIM Swap Attack

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2023. Aug. 29. 06:44

FTX Customers Hit by ‘Withdrawal' Phishing Mails After SIM Swap Attack Woes for users of the Sam Bankman-Fried-owned company show no signs of stopping.

FTX Customers Hit by 'Withdrawal' Phishing Mails After SIM Swap Attack

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2023. Aug. 29. 06:44

FTX Customers Hit by 'Withdrawal' Phishing Mails After SIM Swap Attack Woes for users of the Sam Bankman-Fried-owned company show no signs of stopping.

DCG Reaches Crucial In-Principle Deal With Genesis Creditors, Recoveries Could Be Up to 90%

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2023. Aug. 29. 06:15

DCG Reaches Crucial In-Principle Deal With Genesis Creditors, Recoveries Could Be Up to 90% Digital Currency Group (DCG) and Genesis creditors have reached a deal in principle to resolve the claims in the Genesis Capital Chapter 11 cases, according to a court filing on Tuesday.

All of Sam Bankman-Fried's Proposed Expert Witnesses Should be Barred From Testifying: DOJ

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2023. Aug. 29. 05:56

All of Sam Bankman-Fried's Proposed Expert Witnesses Should be Barred From Testifying: DOJ All of FTX founder’s Sam Bankman-Fried’s proposed witnesses should be disqualified from testifying because their disclosure filings are insufficient, their experience may be misleading or their planned testimony may not be relevant, prosecutors said in a late Monday filing. The defense team moved to bar one of the prosecution's proposed witnesses as well.

Binance to Offer 'T+3' Daily BNB/USDT Options

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2023. Aug. 29. 05:33

Binance to Offer 'T+3' Daily BNB/USDT Options The new T+3 BNB/USDT options will have a trading lifetime of three days.

SUI and HBAR Slump Ahead of Latest Crypto Token Unlocks

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2023. Aug. 28. 23:19

SUI and HBAR Slump Ahead of Latest Crypto Token Unlocks Both protocols have seen their tokens drop more than ether in daily trading as the next unlocks inch closer.

Sam Bankman-Fried Appeals Decision Jailing Him Ahead of Trial: Reuters

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2023. Aug. 28. 18:07

Sam Bankman-Fried Appeals Decision Jailing Him Ahead of Trial: Reuters Sam Bankman-Fried’s lawyers have appealed a judge’s decision to send him to jail while he is waiting to start trial over several allegations tied to the collapse of his former crypto exchange FTX on October 3, Reuters reports.

A Crypto President? Top U.S. 2024 Contenders Aren’t Fans, and Rivals Are Way Behind

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2023. Aug. 28. 16:42

A Crypto President? Top U.S. 2024 Contenders Aren’t Fans, and Rivals Are Way Behind Crypto was on fire as a topic in the early U.S. presidential campaigning, but the first Republican debate last week showed it may not be an issue that has legs with candidates trying to grasp mainstream attention. While we wait to see whether digital assets come up at the Republican primary debate next month, here’s how the major candidates from both parties shake out on the topic:

Protocol Village: Shibarium Bridge Opens for Token Withdrawals

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2023. Aug. 28. 14:51

Protocol Village: Shibarium Bridge Opens for Token Withdrawals The latest in blockchain tech upgrades and announcements.

Binance’s Belgian Customers to Use Polish Entity In Bid to Escape Regulators’ Ban

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2023. Aug. 28. 14:36

Binance’s Belgian Customers to Use Polish Entity In Bid to Escape Regulators’ Ban Financial authority FSMA told the company in June to cease serving Belgian customers from outside the European bloc

The Bitcoin Circular Economy Battles Entrenched Mindsets in El Salvador

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2023. Aug. 28. 14:28

The Bitcoin Circular Economy Battles Entrenched Mindsets in El Salvador In his third weekly dispatch from El Salvador, Jonathan Martin meets two Bitcoin entrepreneurs working to improve financial inclusion.

Solana-based Automation Startup Clockwork to Shut Down

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2023. Aug. 28. 12:18

Solana-based Automation Startup Clockwork to Shut Down Solana-based automation project Clockwork’s developers are moving on from the venture-backed startup after finding it had “limited commercial upside.”

Bitcoin Slumps Under $26K as Bearish Outlook Engulfs Crypto Market

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2023. Aug. 28. 11:10

Bitcoin Slumps Under $26K as Bearish Outlook Engulfs Crypto Market Price-charts suggest more declines ahead even as large investors are adding on their bitcoin holdings, one trader said.

Ethereum's Daily Transaction Fees Hits 8-Month Low of $2.8M

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2023. Aug. 28. 11:09

Ethereum's Daily Transaction Fees Hits 8-Month Low of $2.8M Ethereum's daily total transaction fees fell to 1,719 ETH ($2.8 million) on Sunday, the lowest single-day total since Dec. 26.

Ethereum's Daily Transaction Fees Drops to 8-Month Low of $2.8M

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2023. Aug. 28. 11:09

Ethereum's Daily Transaction Fees Drops to 8-Month Low of $2.8M Ethereum's daily total transaction fees fell to 1,719 ETH ($2.8 million) on Sunday, the lowest single-day total since Dec. 26.

Indian Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Firm Will Explore Blockchain Platforms and CBDCs

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2023. Aug. 28. 10:52

Indian Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Firm Will Explore Blockchain Platforms and CBDCs Reliance Industries Ltd. is entering the world of blockchain and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), its Chairman and Asia's richest man, Mukesh Ambani, announced on Monday.

Robinhood Revealed to be Third-Largest Bitcoin Holder With $3B in BTC

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2023. Aug. 28. 10:02

Robinhood Revealed to be Third-Largest Bitcoin Holder With $3B in BTC Robinhood transferred some 118,300 bitcoin to the wallet from several other smaller wallets over a three-month period

Shiba Inu’s Highly Anticipated Shibarium Bridge is Now 'Fully Functional'

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2023. Aug. 28. 08:02

Shiba Inu’s Highly Anticipated Shibarium Bridge is Now 'Fully Functional' Withdrawals can take anywhere from 45 minutes to a week, depending on the token, developers said in a Monday update.

Bitcoin Traders Remain Fearful of 'Tail Risk' Amid Renewed Price Lull: Observers

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2023. Aug. 28. 06:51

Bitcoin Traders Remain Fearful of 'Tail Risk' Amid Renewed Price Lull: Observers Tail risk refers to the risk of an asst moving three standard deviations from its current price on the back of a rare event.

Pepecoin Says 'Bad Actors' on Team Stole $15M PEPE

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2023. Aug. 28. 06:37

Pepecoin Says 'Bad Actors' on Team Stole $15M PEPE Unprecedented transactions out of a multisig wallet spooked Pepecoin watchers last week.

Sam Bankman-Fried's Defense Renews Push for 'Temporary Release' Ahead of October Trial

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2023. Aug. 28. 03:19

Sam Bankman-Fried's Defense Renews Push for 'Temporary Release' Ahead of October Trial Attorneys for Sam Bankman-Fried have filed a new motion to secure his "temporary release" or at least have him dropped off with his defense team five days a week.

Visa And Mastercard Distancing Themselves From Binance Unlikely to Hurt the Crypto Exchange: Experts

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2023. Aug. 25. 20:48

Visa And Mastercard Distancing Themselves From Binance Unlikely to Hurt the Crypto Exchange: Experts The decision comes only weeks after Binance has been grappling with multiple legal challenges in the U.S.

Bitcoin Dips Below $26K, Smaller Cryptos Head Lower on Fed's Powell's Hawkish Remarks

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2023. Aug. 25. 17:18

Bitcoin Dips Below $26K, Smaller Cryptos Head Lower on Fed's Powell's Hawkish Remarks Federal Reserve chair Powell speaking at Jackson Hole doubled down on keeping financial conditions tight, including hiking interest rates further if needed.

Binance Delists Sanctioned Russian Banks From Peer-to-Peer Service

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2023. Aug. 25. 17:06

Binance Delists Sanctioned Russian Banks From Peer-to-Peer Service Binance has cut ties with five sanctioned Russian banks that were listed on the exchange’s peer-to-peer service to let users transfer funds in rubles, the country’s native currency.

Sweeping U.S. Tax Proposal Met With Boos From Crypto World

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2023. Aug. 25. 15:23

Sweeping U.S. Tax Proposal Met With Boos From Crypto World An immediate burst of criticism from the crypto industry shows the U.S. Treasury Department’s new proposal on how to handle digital assets taxes will face a long road as it enters a months-long period of public comments and hearings.

Fed's Powell at Jackson Hole: Prepared to Raise Rates Further if Appropriate

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2023. Aug. 25. 14:18

Fed's Powell at Jackson Hole: Prepared to Raise Rates Further if Appropriate Market participants were looking to Friday morning's speech to gauge the future direction of the U.S. central bank's monetary policy.

Celsius Token Holders Lose Bid to Hike CEL Valuation

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2023. Aug. 25. 13:51

Celsius Token Holders Lose Bid to Hike CEL Valuation Creditors of the bankrupt crypto lender argue it should be valued at $0.80, its nominal price when the company collapsed, despite allegations of market manipulation

Default of Tokenized Loans on Centrifuge Puts MakerDAO’s Investment at Risk

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2023. Aug. 25. 12:53

Default of Tokenized Loans on Centrifuge Puts MakerDAO’s Investment at Risk DeFi giant MakerDAO has lent $1.8 million of DAI stablecoin to the tokenized credit pool under distress.

U.S. Crypto Tax Proposal Lets Miners off the Hook, Snares ‘Some’ Decentralized Exchanges

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2023. Aug. 25. 12:45

U.S. Crypto Tax Proposal Lets Miners off the Hook, Snares ‘Some’ Decentralized Exchanges The U.S. Treasury Department has finally unveiled its definition of a "broker" for the crypto industry, defining how crypto companies and investors will need to meet tax reporting obligations and answering a years-old question over whether decentralized finance platforms and miners will need to gather their users' personal data.

Tokenization Could Improve Bond Market Efficiency, Hong Kong Regulator Says

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2023. Aug. 25. 12:18

Tokenization Could Improve Bond Market Efficiency, Hong Kong Regulator Says A successful $100 million tokenized green bond issuance earlier this year has convinced the Hong Kong Monetary Authority to continue exploring tokenization to improve financial markets.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Clings to $26K as Investors Await Powell’s Speech

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2023. Aug. 25. 12:01

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Clings to $26K as Investors Await Powell’s Speech The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 25, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Prime Trust Lost $8M in Doomed Terra Stablecoin Investment, CEO Says

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2023. Aug. 25. 09:46

Prime Trust Lost $8M in Doomed Terra Stablecoin Investment, CEO Says A separate 2021 wallet bungle by the crypto custodian, taken into receivership in July, cost it $76 million, the CEO said in a court filing.

JPMorgan Sees Limited Downside for Crypto Markets in the Near Term

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2023. Aug. 25. 08:58

JPMorgan Sees Limited Downside for Crypto Markets in the Near Term News that Elon Musk’s SpaceX had liquidated its bitcoin holding in the previous quarter acted as an additional catalyst for the correction in crypto markets in August, the report said.

Binance Is Contacting Low-Cap Crypto Projects in Bid to Boost Trading

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2023. Aug. 25. 08:48

Binance Is Contacting Low-Cap Crypto Projects in Bid to Boost Trading The crypto exchange is conducting a "risk management initiative" targeting some crypto projects with a relatively small market capitalization or whose tokens form lower-liquidity trading pairs.

FTX, BlockFi's Customer Data Compromised in Kroll Hack

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2023. Aug. 25. 07:44

FTX, BlockFi's Customer Data Compromised in Kroll Hack A ‘cybersecurity incident’ affected Kroll, which gathers customer claim data on behalf of bankrupt companies.

FTX, BlockFi, Genesis Customer Data Compromised in Kroll Hack

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2023. Aug. 25. 07:44

FTX, BlockFi, Genesis Customer Data Compromised in Kroll Hack A ‘cybersecurity incident’ affected Kroll, which gathers customer claim data on behalf of bankrupt companies.

Colombian Peso Stablecoin Goes Live on Polygon, Aiming for $10B Remittances Market

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2023. Aug. 24. 20:28

Colombian Peso Stablecoin Goes Live on Polygon, Aiming for $10B Remittances Market Num Finance already issues stablecoins pegged to the Argentine and Peruvian local currencies.

Coinbase Is Talking With Canadian Banking Giants to Promote Crypto

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2023. Aug. 24. 19:43

Coinbase Is Talking With Canadian Banking Giants to Promote Crypto U.S.-based crypto exchange Coinbase is in talks with Canadian banking giants, trying to convince them to support the crypto ecosystem in that nation, which the company recently entered as it grapples with regulatory uncertainty in its home country.

Ether Whales Scooped Up $94M in ETH as Price Plunged to $1.6K

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2023. Aug. 24. 19:24

Ether Whales Scooped Up $94M in ETH as Price Plunged to $1.6K ETH fell to as low as $1,547 last Thursday, its lowest price since June.

After GOP Debate, Blockchain Bettors See Ramaswamy as Most Formidable Trump Challenger

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2023. Aug. 24. 17:46

After GOP Debate, Blockchain Bettors See Ramaswamy as Most Formidable Trump Challenger Betting lines didn’t change much as a result of Wednesday’s debate, but the Bitcoin-friendly entrepreneur has edged out Florida governor Ron Desantis this past week in the GOP’s race for second place.

Coinbase, in Uncharted Territory as Public Company Running Blockchain, Pledges Neutrality

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2023. Aug. 24. 16:00

Coinbase, in Uncharted Territory as Public Company Running Blockchain, Pledges Neutrality The U.S. crypto exchange’s ‘Base Neutrality Principles’ are a series of guidelines aimed at maintaining a decentralized and neutral blockchain, according to a blog post.

Bitcoin Gives Up Gains, Returns to $26K Ahead of Fed's Jerome Powell at Jackson Hole

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2023. Aug. 24. 15:59

Bitcoin Gives Up Gains, Returns to $26K Ahead of Fed's Jerome Powell at Jackson Hole The Kansas City Federal Reserve's annual Jackson Hole Symposium is underway, and Powell will deliver his keynote address Friday morning.

Bitcoin Gives Up Gains, Slips Below $26K Ahead of Fed's Jerome Powell at Jackson Hole

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2023. Aug. 24. 15:59

Bitcoin Gives Up Gains, Slips Below $26K Ahead of Fed's Jerome Powell at Jackson Hole The Kansas City Federal Reserve's annual Jackson Hole Symposium is underway, and Powell will deliver his keynote address Friday morning.

Fiduciary Duty During Uncertain Times

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2023. Aug. 24. 15:45

Fiduciary Duty During Uncertain Times Advisors can navigate their fiduciary duty to support clients interested in cryptocurrency in the absence of clear frameworks.

PancakeSwap Version 3 Goes Live on Ethereum Layer 2 Linea Mainnet

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2023. Aug. 24. 14:24

PancakeSwap Version 3 Goes Live on Ethereum Layer 2 Linea Mainnet PancakeSwap v3 introduces advanced Swap and Liquidity Provision functionalities, enabling users to trade tokens seamlessly and maximize capital efficiency.

Binance's Ether Futures See Lowest Open Interest Since July 2022

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2023. Aug. 24. 12:59

Binance's Ether Futures See Lowest Open Interest Since July 2022 The sharp decline in open interest in active ether and bitcoin perpetual futures contract reflects a typical position reset in the market.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Jumps to $26.5K as Trading Volume Increases

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2023. Aug. 24. 12:30

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Jumps to $26.5K as Trading Volume Increases The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 24, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Sam Bankman-Fried’s Lawyers Given Green Light for Unlimited Prison Visits

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2023. Aug. 24. 11:25

Sam Bankman-Fried’s Lawyers Given Green Light for Unlimited Prison Visits The FTX founder's lawyers will visit him in prison to prepare their defense after a judge denied Bankman-Fried’s request to have daily meetings at his lawyers’ Manhattan office.

Donald Trump NFTs Surge After Tucker Carlson Interview

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2023. Aug. 24. 11:21

Donald Trump NFTs Surge After Tucker Carlson Interview As of European afternoon hours, the Polygon-based Trump Digital Trading Cards were selling for over 0.13 ether (ETH), or just over $215, up from 0.1 ETH, or $150, last week.

UK’s Travel Rule Troubles Showcase Global Challenge for Crypto

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2023. Aug. 24. 10:41

UK’s Travel Rule Troubles Showcase Global Challenge for Crypto Crypto firms in the U.K. have just days to comply with new money laundering guidelines – but they are seeking more guidance given patchy implementation of the rule between jurisdictions.

U.K.’s Travel Rule Troubles Showcase Global Challenge for Crypto

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2023. Aug. 24. 10:41

U.K.’s Travel Rule Troubles Showcase Global Challenge for Crypto Crypto firms in the U.K. have just days to comply with new money laundering guidelines – but they are seeking more guidance given patchy implementation of the rule between jurisdictions.

Binance to Withdraw Debit Card in Latin America, Middle East

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2023. Aug. 24. 10:09

Binance to Withdraw Debit Card in Latin America, Middle East The cryptocurrency exchange said the card service will terminate Sept. 21.

Major NFT Collections Post Double-Digit Monthly Losses as Floor Prices Drop

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2023. Aug. 24. 09:04

Major NFT Collections Post Double-Digit Monthly Losses as Floor Prices Drop Losses in the NFT markets have exceed ether’s decline, which is down 9.6% on-month.

SOL, ADA Lead Crypto Majors' Gains as Bitcoin Traders Move Past $1B Liquidation Event

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2023. Aug. 24. 08:44

SOL, ADA Lead Crypto Majors' Gains as Bitcoin Traders Move Past $1B Liquidation Event Both tokens rose 3%, bitcoin and ether added as much as 1.2%, while bnb (BNB) rallied 1% after staving off concerns about contagion risks in the BNB Chain ecosystem.

Pendle Finance Users Can Now Profit From Real World Assets

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2023. Aug. 24. 07:27

Pendle Finance Users Can Now Profit From Real World Assets Pendle will use MakerDao’s boosted Savings (sDA) and Flux Finance’s fUSDC in its first real-world assets (RWA) based product.

FTX Taps Galaxy to Sell, Stake and Hedge Its Crypto Billions

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2023. Aug. 24. 07:16

FTX Taps Galaxy to Sell, Stake and Hedge Its Crypto Billions The bankrupt exchange wants to return funds to creditors in dollars without denting value.

Bitstamp to Stop Ether Staking in U.S. Amid Regulatory Scrutiny

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2023. Aug. 24. 06:38

Bitstamp to Stop Ether Staking in U.S. Amid Regulatory Scrutiny The Luxembourg-based exchange said that all other services will remain unaffected.

Bitcoin, Ether Trade Below 'Maximum Pain' Levels Ahead of $2.7B Options Settlement

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2023. Aug. 24. 06:20

Bitcoin, Ether Trade Below 'Maximum Pain' Levels Ahead of $2.7B Options Settlement A lot of put options are in-the-money, crypto options exchange Deribit's Lin Chen said.

SBI-Owned B2C2 Eyes European Expansion With Acquisition of Rival Trading Firm Woorton

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2023. Aug. 24. 06:00

SBI-Owned B2C2 Eyes European Expansion With Acquisition of Rival Trading Firm Woorton London-based liquidity provider B2C2 has acquired French market making firm Woorton in a deal that will grants B2C2 access to licenses, allowing it to operate in the EU.

Bitcoin Climbs 3% to $26.6K; SOL, NEAR, ADA Lead Crypto Market Gains

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2023. Aug. 23. 21:24

Bitcoin Climbs 3% to $26.6K; SOL, NEAR, ADA Lead Crypto Market Gains Despite today’s market-wide advance, the outlook for risk assets is pointing to softer prices for the next few weeks, one observer noted.

Shopify Customers Can Now Pay In USDC Via Solana Pay

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2023. Aug. 23. 20:23

Shopify Customers Can Now Pay In USDC Via Solana Pay Solana Pay, the payment protocol built on the Solana blockchain, is now plugged into e-commerce giant Shopify, allowing users to pay in USD Coin (USDC), the companies announced Wednesday.

FTX Bankruptcy Burning Through $1.5M in Legal Costs Every Day

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2023. Aug. 23. 20:19

FTX Bankruptcy Burning Through $1.5M in Legal Costs Every Day Creditors are lamenting the rapid drain of cash from the global exchange’s bankruptcy as the process stretches over more months.

The Protocol: Coinbase Blockchain's Viral Use Case Puts Focus on Optimism's Tech

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2023. Aug. 23. 19:53

The Protocol: Coinbase Blockchain's Viral Use Case Puts Focus on Optimism's Tech The week in blockchain tech: Crypto-fueled social marketplace Friend.tech goes viral on Coinbase's new Base blockchain, Shiba Inu community's "Shibarium" network aims for fresh start, and Ethereum experts handicap the competition between leading technologies for layer-2 networks.

DAI Stablecoin Surpasses $5B Market Cap on Higher Yield, Lifting Spark Protocol

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2023. Aug. 23. 18:45

DAI Stablecoin Surpasses $5B Market Cap on Higher Yield, Lifting Spark Protocol The recently-introduced Enhanced Dai Savings Rate reversed some of the token’s decline in market value.

Hacked Crypto Exchange Cypher Plans to Hold Public Token Sale

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2023. Aug. 23. 18:28

Hacked Crypto Exchange Cypher Plans to Hold Public Token Sale Cypher's IDO will test whether it can recapture momentum.

Will SBF’s ‘Blame-the-Lawyers’ Strategy Work?

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2023. Aug. 23. 17:59

Will SBF’s ‘Blame-the-Lawyers’ Strategy Work? Lawyers tell CoinDesk the tactic could be effective for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s defense, but it comes with risks.

‘We’ve Seen Enough’: Battered Bitcoin at $26K Can’t Stay Down Much Longer, Pantera’s Morehead Says

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2023. Aug. 23. 16:55

‘We’ve Seen Enough’: Battered Bitcoin at $26K Can’t Stay Down Much Longer, Pantera’s Morehead Says By one measure, bitcoin's price performance this cycle is the worst in the asset's history.

Tornado Cash Devs Arrested for Allegedly Helping North Korean Hackers Launder $1B

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2023. Aug. 23. 16:42

Tornado Cash Devs Arrested for Allegedly Helping North Korean Hackers Launder $1B Tornado Cash developers Roman Storm and Roman Semenov were arrested and charged with money laundering and sanctions violations tied to their work with the privacy mixer which "facilitated more than $1 billion in money laundering" for North Korea's Lazarus Group.

Tornado Cash Devs Charged With Helping Hackers Launder $1B, Including Infamous North Korean Attacks

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2023. Aug. 23. 16:42

Tornado Cash Devs Charged With Helping Hackers Launder $1B, Including Infamous North Korean Attacks Tornado Cash developers Roman Storm and Roman Semenov were arrested and charged with money laundering and sanctions violations tied to their work with the privacy mixer which "facilitated more than $1 billion in money laundering" for North Korea's Lazarus Group.

The Thermodynamics of Crypto Investing

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2023. Aug. 23. 15:45

The Thermodynamics of Crypto Investing As the various structural risks of crypto investing change over time, the opportunities for returns change, too.

Bitcoin Dreams Are Coming True in Argentina and Turkey

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2023. Aug. 23. 15:45

Bitcoin Dreams Are Coming True in Argentina and Turkey It’s no surprise a BTC-backing candidate just won a primary election in Argentina.

Coinbase’s Chosen Blockchain Brand Sees Zero Threat from Zero Knowledge

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2023. Aug. 23. 15:30

Coinbase’s Chosen Blockchain Brand Sees Zero Threat from Zero Knowledge Many Ethereum aficionados have predicted that the most promising layer-2 blockchains would be built not using the OP Stack’s “optimistic rollup” technology – favored by the U.S. crypto exchange Coinbase – but with a different setup known as “ZK rollups,” reliant on "zero-knowledge" cryptography.

DeFi Shrinks to Multiyear Low as the Crypto-Fueled Future of Finance Falters

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2023. Aug. 23. 15:11

DeFi Shrinks to Multiyear Low as the Crypto-Fueled Future of Finance Falters The decentralized finance (DeFi) market slumped to its lowest point since February 2021 in terms of total value locked (TVL) on Wednesday.

NEAR Jumps 5% After Nexo Integration, Bucking Market Trend

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2023. Aug. 23. 13:37

NEAR Jumps 5% After Nexo Integration, Bucking Market Trend Also announced was a partnership with startup Tokenproof.

FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Intends to Blame Fenwick & West Lawyers in His Defense

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2023. Aug. 23. 13:32

FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Intends to Blame Fenwick & West Lawyers in His Defense Sam Bankman-Fried appeared in court Tuesday to plead not guilty to latest indictment.

Curve Crisis Shows Pitfalls of Decentralized Risk Management

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2023. Aug. 23. 13:26

Curve Crisis Shows Pitfalls of Decentralized Risk Management Top DeFi lenders allowed a crypto CEO to take a risky bet, raising key questions about how they manage risk.

Blockchain Security Firm Quantstamp Hopes to Battle Flash Loan Attacks With New Service

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2023. Aug. 23. 13:00

Blockchain Security Firm Quantstamp Hopes to Battle Flash Loan Attacks With New Service The service has been released in collaboration with researchers from the University of Toronto.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Hovers Below $26K

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2023. Aug. 23. 12:14

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Hovers Below $26K The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 23, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

FBI Says North Korean Hackers May Try to Sell $40M of Bitcoin

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2023. Aug. 23. 09:54

FBI Says North Korean Hackers May Try to Sell $40M of Bitcoin North Korean hackers look set to try to sell more than $40 million of stolen bitcoin (BTC), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said.

Ether Staking Demand Remains Unfazed as EigenLayer 100K ETH Cap Limit Filled Within Hours

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2023. Aug. 23. 09:03

Ether Staking Demand Remains Unfazed as EigenLayer 100K ETH Cap Limit Filled Within Hours Seattle-based decentralized finance (DeFi) platform EigenLayer has experienced a 207% surge in total value locked (TVL) after it raised its liquid restaking caps to 100,000 staked ether (stETH).

MoonPay Offers Binance.US a Solution to Crypto Payments Suspension: Bloomberg

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2023. Aug. 23. 08:57

MoonPay Offers Binance.US a Solution to Crypto Payments Suspension: Bloomberg The U.S. exchange's customers now have the option of buying stablecoin USDT using their debit or credit cards, Apple Pay or Google Pay and then converting it into crypto tokens.

MoonPay Offers Binance.US a Solution to Crypto Payments Suspension

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2023. Aug. 23. 08:57

MoonPay Offers Binance.US a Solution to Crypto Payments Suspension The U.S. exchange's customers now have the option of buying stablecoin USDT using their debit or credit cards, Apple Pay or Google Pay and then converting it into crypto tokens.

Thailand’s New Pro-Crypto Prime Minister Was an Active Crypto Investor

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2023. Aug. 23. 07:56

Thailand’s New Pro-Crypto Prime Minister Was an Active Crypto Investor The resolution of political drama and appointment of Srettha Thavisin as Thailand’s next Prime Minister means a 10,000 THB ‘airdrop’ is likely happening.

XRP Gives Up All Gains Made After Ripple Labs’ SEC Victory

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2023. Aug. 23. 06:41

XRP Gives Up All Gains Made After Ripple Labs’ SEC Victory A generally bearish market has weighed down on XRP prices after a landmark victory by Ripple Labs.

Australia's CBDC Likely Some Years Away, Central Bank Says

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2023. Aug. 23. 06:23

Australia's CBDC Likely Some Years Away, Central Bank Says Australia will not be making any decision on a central bank digital currency (CBDC) for some years due to several unresolved issues.

Nearly 90% of Bitcoin Short-Term Holders Are Underwater, Onchain Data Show

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2023. Aug. 23. 06:12

Nearly 90% of Bitcoin Short-Term Holders Are Underwater, Onchain Data Show "Sharp upticks in short-term holder supply in loss tend to follow 'top heavy markets' such as May 2021, Dec 2021, and again this week," one observer said.

Nearly All Short-Term Bitcoin Owners Are Underwater, Making Rallies Harder

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2023. Aug. 23. 06:12

Nearly All Short-Term Bitcoin Owners Are Underwater, Making Rallies Harder "Sharp upticks in short-term holder supply in loss tend to follow 'top heavy markets' such as May 2021, Dec 2021, and again this week," one observer said.

What Happens to Football NFTs Now That Panini Lost its License?

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2023. Aug. 23. 04:54

What Happens to Football NFTs Now That Panini Lost its License? Don’t worry, your NFTs aren’t going to be lost to the ether anytime soon.

Ex-OpenSea Executive Nate Chastain Gets 3 Months in Prison for Insider Trading

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2023. Aug. 22. 20:58

Ex-OpenSea Executive Nate Chastain Gets 3 Months in Prison for Insider Trading Nate Chastain, the former head of product at NFT platform OpenSea, has received a three month prison sentence for making tens of thousands of dollars worth of insider trades during his tenure at the NFT company.

Balancer Depositors Pull Nearly $100M in Crypto After Vulnerability Warning

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2023. Aug. 22. 18:38

Balancer Depositors Pull Nearly $100M in Crypto After Vulnerability Warning Ethereum-based DeFi major Balancer learned of a "critical vulnerability" that imperils a slice of the protocol's user-deposited crypto.

BNB Token Stumbles to 1-Year Low Amid Mounting Scrutiny Over Binance

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2023. Aug. 22. 18:12

BNB Token Stumbles to 1-Year Low Amid Mounting Scrutiny Over Binance BNB, formerly known as Binance Coin, dropped to as low as $204, lowest since late June 2022.

Meet Botto, the AI-Artist That Mints Its Own NFTs

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2023. Aug. 22. 16:11

Meet Botto, the AI-Artist That Mints Its Own NFTs Botto is part AI, part human community, part DAO, and part experiment on the way to artistic singularity. Jeff Wilser meets its creator, Mario Klingemann.

Crypto Exchange EDX Markets Taps Anchorage as Custody Provider

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2023. Aug. 22. 15:24

Crypto Exchange EDX Markets Taps Anchorage as Custody Provider Crypto exchange EDX Markets, which is backed by Wall Street giants including Citadel Securities and Charles Schwab, tapped Anchorage Digital to provide custody for its clearinghouse business set to launch later this year.

Friend.Tech Hype Sees Base Surpass Rival Layer 2 Blockchains in Average Transactions per Second

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2023. Aug. 22. 14:39

Friend.Tech Hype Sees Base Surpass Rival Layer 2 Blockchains in Average Transactions per Second Base, the layer 2 blockchain backed by Coinbase (COIN), averaged a record high of 15.88 transactions per second (TPS) over the past 24-hours, beating Ethereum and rival layer 2 blockchains Arbitrum and Optimism

Starkware to Open-Source ‘Magic Wand’ of Its Zero-Knowledge Cryptography Next Week

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2023. Aug. 22. 14:37

Starkware to Open-Source ‘Magic Wand’ of Its Zero-Knowledge Cryptography Next Week The team behind the layer 2 Starknet blockchain said that they will also hold a code review on Aug. 31 at a conference in San Francisco.

FedNow Is a Reminder That Payments Aren’t Crypto’s Differentiator

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2023. Aug. 22. 14:10

FedNow Is a Reminder That Payments Aren’t Crypto’s Differentiator Existing payments systems are hard to beat, but there may be niches where blockchain companies can play, says EY's Paul Brody.

Sam Bankman-Fried Pleads Not Guilty to Latest Indictment

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2023. Aug. 22. 13:21

Sam Bankman-Fried Pleads Not Guilty to Latest Indictment FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried appeared in court Tuesday to be arraigned after the latest indictment accused him of using customer funds for everything from buying personal real estate to political donations.

Mantle Stakes $66M of Ether on Lido as Part of Treasury Management Strategy

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2023. Aug. 22. 12:49

Mantle Stakes $66M of Ether on Lido as Part of Treasury Management Strategy Layer 2 network Mantle has staked 40,000 ether (ETH) on staking protocol Lido after it passed a governance vote on treasury management earlier this month.

First Mover Americas: Coinbase Acquires Stake in Circle

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2023. Aug. 22. 12:18

First Mover Americas: Coinbase Acquires Stake in Circle  The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 22, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Maple Finance Eyes Asian Expansion With $5M Investment, Returns to Solana

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2023. Aug. 22. 12:00

Maple Finance Eyes Asian Expansion With $5M Investment, Returns to Solana The protocol’s focus on growth in Asia Pacific showcases the region’s increasing importance in the crypto industry.

Crypto’s ‘Illusory Appeal’ Should Be Met by Regulation, Not Bans, BIS Study Says

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2023. Aug. 22. 12:00

Crypto’s ‘Illusory Appeal’ Should Be Met by Regulation, Not Bans, BIS Study Says Bitcoin ETFs could boost adoption because digital assets offer an escape route for state-imposed capital controls, a grouping of central bankers from the Americas said.

XRP, ADA Post Highest Losses Among Majors; Bitcoin Steady as 'Buy the Dip' Mentions Fade

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2023. Aug. 22. 10:11

XRP, ADA Post Highest Losses Among Majors; Bitcoin Steady as 'Buy the Dip' Mentions Fade Bitcoin and ether held steady over the past 24 hours, data from CoinGecko shows, with few fundamental catalysts to lift markets.

Bitcoin Settles in Below $26K as Altcoins Lead Crypto Declines

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2023. Aug. 22. 10:11

Bitcoin Settles in Below $26K as Altcoins Lead Crypto Declines Bitcoin and ether held steady over the past 24 hours, data from CoinGecko shows, with few fundamental catalysts to lift markets.

Nomura-Backed Crypto Custody Firm Komainu Wins Operating License in Dubai

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2023. Aug. 22. 10:01

Nomura-Backed Crypto Custody Firm Komainu Wins Operating License in Dubai The company can now offer its full range of digital asset custody services to clients in the emirate, including institutional staking and collateral management.

Thailand Warn Meta to Rein In Crypto Scams or Face Expulsion

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2023. Aug. 22. 07:46

Thailand Warn Meta to Rein In Crypto Scams or Face Expulsion A Thai lawmaker is seeking a court order to shut down Facebook in the country by the end of the month, accusing the platform of supporting fraudulent investment schemes.

Thailand Warns Meta to Rein In Crypto Scams or Face Expulsion

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2023. Aug. 22. 07:46

Thailand Warns Meta to Rein In Crypto Scams or Face Expulsion A Thai lawmaker is seeking a court order to shut down Facebook in the country by the end of the month, accusing the platform of supporting fraudulent investment schemes.

Shiba Inu Plans Shibarium's Public Restart Days After Botched Launch

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2023. Aug. 22. 07:21

Shiba Inu Plans Shibarium's Public Restart Days After Botched Launch Test blocks on the network are processing as normal after developers blamed the earlier stoppage on unprecedented demand.

Bitcoin Looks Most Oversold Since Covid Crash, Key Indicator Suggests

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2023. Aug. 22. 05:23

Bitcoin Looks Most Oversold Since Covid Crash, Key Indicator Suggests Bitcoin's relative strength index has dropped well below 30 to its strongest oversold reading since March 2020.

Prosecutors File Proposed Jury Instructions for Sam Bankman-Fried Trial

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2023. Aug. 22. 01:55

Prosecutors File Proposed Jury Instructions for Sam Bankman-Fried Trial The U.S. Department of Justice filed its proposed set of jury instructions for Sam Bankman-Fried's October trial a day before he is set to be arraigned on a new superseding indictment.

Prosecutors, Sam Bankman-Fried File Proposed Jury Instructions for Trial

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2023. Aug. 22. 01:55

Prosecutors, Sam Bankman-Fried File Proposed Jury Instructions for Trial The U.S. Department of Justice filed its proposed set of jury instructions for Sam Bankman-Fried's October trial a day before he is set to be arraigned on a new superseding indictment.

Bitcoin Developers Push Back Against Craig Wright’s Claim to Billions of Dollars in Bitcoin

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2023. Aug. 21. 23:20

Bitcoin Developers Push Back Against Craig Wright’s Claim to Billions of Dollars in Bitcoin A group of bitcoin developers is fighting a lawsuit in the UK alleging they wrongfully refused to help Craig Wright’s crypto company retrieve billions of dollars worth of bitcoin that the company allegedly lost in a hack, a Monday court filing shows.

Sam Bankman-Fried Due Back in Court as He Asks for Daily Releases

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2023. Aug. 21. 20:59

Sam Bankman-Fried Due Back in Court as He Asks for Daily Releases Sam Bankman-Fried will have five and a half hours with his attorneys, minus any time spent being arraigned yet again Tuesday on his latest indictment, which folded campaign finance allegations into existing charges.

Coinbase Gets a Stake in Stablecoin Operator Circle and USDC Adds 6 New Blockchains

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2023. Aug. 21. 20:07

Coinbase Gets a Stake in Stablecoin Operator Circle and USDC Adds 6 New Blockchains The Centre Consortium, jointly managed by Circle and Coinbase, is being shut down and Circle is bringing issuance and governance of the USDC stablecoin in-house.

Friend.tech Attracted NBA Influencers. So Why Does Everyone Think Crypto’s Latest Trend Will Die?

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2023. Aug. 21. 18:35

Friend.tech Attracted NBA Influencers. So Why Does Everyone Think Crypto’s Latest Trend Will Die? Despite its initial success in attracting celebs, the portents aren’t good for the latest “Twitter-killer.”

Bitcoin Bulls Mull the Meaning of New Fed Messaging on Inflation and Interest Rates

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2023. Aug. 21. 18:31

Bitcoin Bulls Mull the Meaning of New Fed Messaging on Inflation and Interest Rates Instruments tied to interest rates compete with Bitcoin for investor dollars.

Social Platform Friend.tech Gains 100K Users in Days Even in Depths of a Bear Market

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2023. Aug. 21. 14:42

Social Platform Friend.tech Gains 100K Users in Days Even in Depths of a Bear Market The growth correlates with the more than $25 million in revenue generated by the platform since its Aug. 10 launch.

Terra Website Compromised; Developers Warn Against Phishing Scam

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2023. Aug. 21. 13:47

Terra Website Compromised; Developers Warn Against Phishing Scam Layer 1 blockchain Terra was targeted by a phishing attack over the weekend with the official website being compromised by hackers.

BNB Chain Exploiter Liquidated for $30M on Venus Protocol

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2023. Aug. 21. 13:30

BNB Chain Exploiter Liquidated for $30M on Venus Protocol This is the second major liquidation in under a week and potentially safeguards bnb prices from crashing suddenly.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Trades Flat; Vitalik Transfers $1M Ether to Coinbase

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2023. Aug. 21. 12:12

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Trades Flat; Vitalik Transfers $1M Ether to Coinbase The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 21, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Crypto Analysts Split on Why Ether Outperformed Bitcoin During Last Week's Slide

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2023. Aug. 21. 12:01

Crypto Analysts Split on Why Ether Outperformed Bitcoin During Last Week's Slide The ether-bitcoin ratio rose more than 2% past week in a gain that's inconsistent with its record of taking losses during bouts of risk aversion.

Crypto Miners Are Attempting to Diversify Into Other Business Areas: JPMorgan

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2023. Aug. 21. 10:32

Crypto Miners Are Attempting to Diversify Into Other Business Areas: JPMorgan Miners are now offering high performance computing services to the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence market, the report said.

Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin Sends $1M ETH to Coinbase

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2023. Aug. 21. 10:09

Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin Sends $1M ETH to Coinbase Vitalik Buterin transferred over $1 million worth of ether to crypto exchange Coinbase on Monday.

Crypto Exchange Bitget to Tighten ID Requirements as Regulators Cite Fraud Concerns

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2023. Aug. 21. 10:06

Crypto Exchange Bitget to Tighten ID Requirements as Regulators Cite Fraud Concerns Existing customers have until Oct. 1 to complete the process, after which time they will only be able to withdraw, cancel orders or close trading positions.

Bitcoin Held Steady Above $26K Over Weekend; XRP, LTC Buck Market Trend

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2023. Aug. 21. 09:20

Bitcoin Held Steady Above $26K Over Weekend; XRP, LTC Buck Market Trend Crypto markets saw one of the biggest long liquidation events since FTX’s collapse, with little buying pressure over the past few days.

Bitcoin and U.S. Real Yield Reach Strongest Inverse Correlation Since April

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2023. Aug. 21. 08:35

Bitcoin and U.S. Real Yield Reach Strongest Inverse Correlation Since April Bitcoin fell over 10% last week as the yield on the 10-year inflation-indexed security rose to the highest since 2009.

Friend.tech Becomes Massive Ether Money Machine as NBA Players, FaZe Clan Join In

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2023. Aug. 21. 08:01

Friend.tech Becomes Massive Ether Money Machine as NBA Players, FaZe Clan Join In The application has zoomed to becoming the second-largest revenue maker among crypto protocols in just over two weeks.

Scheduled Unlocks for LDO, AVAX, YGG Tokens Promise Busy Week Ahead

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2023. Aug. 21. 07:18

Scheduled Unlocks for LDO, AVAX, YGG Tokens Promise Busy Week Ahead Research by The Tie show coins tend to drop in the days leading up to the unlock.

FTX's Debtors Revise Settlement Proposal After Objection From U.S. Trustee

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2023. Aug. 21. 06:23

FTX's Debtors Revise Settlement Proposal After Objection From U.S. Trustee Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX's debtors have revised their motion for settlement after the U.S. Trustee objected to an earlier motion.

FTX Debtors Revise Settlement Proposal After Objection From U.S. Trustee

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2023. Aug. 21. 06:23

FTX Debtors Revise Settlement Proposal After Objection From U.S. Trustee Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX's debtors have revised their motion for settlement after the U.S. Trustee objected to an earlier motion.

XRP Ruling Needs Appeals Court Review, SEC Says

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2023. Aug. 18. 21:13

XRP Ruling Needs Appeals Court Review, SEC Says       The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) asked for permission to appeal a federal judge's ruling that XRP sales through exchanges didn't violate securities law, a day after the judge said the SEC could present its argument.

El Salvador Diary: Lightning Is Key to Bitcoin Adoption

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2023. Aug. 18. 20:51

El Salvador Diary: Lightning Is Key to Bitcoin Adoption As he travels around the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender, Jonathan Martin finds that few are using it. But Lightning integration could soon change the game.

Tokenization News Roundup: Consolidation Coming

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2023. Aug. 18. 19:53

Tokenization News Roundup: Consolidation Coming A weekly digest of articles, reports and analyses about tokenized RWAs, the fast-growing financial instruments that merge traditional finance to the blockchain.

Curve Crisis Averted, NFT Loans Protocol Now Votes on Next Steps

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2023. Aug. 18. 19:29

Curve Crisis Averted, NFT Loans Protocol Now Votes on Next Steps JPEG’d DAO voters are deciding how to account for a $1 million bounty.

Things in Crypto We're Freaking Out About

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2023. Aug. 18. 18:48

Things in Crypto We're Freaking Out About With a nod to Sam Bankman-Fried, CoinDesk staff crowdsource their fears, anxieties and disappointments — for your enjoyment!

Saying Goodbye to The Airdrop

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2023. Aug. 18. 16:30

Saying Goodbye to The Airdrop But CoinDesk is not abandoning Web3 content.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Tumbles Below $26.5K

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2023. Aug. 18. 12:03

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Tumbles Below $26.5K The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 18, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Crypto Lender Exactly Hit by $12M Bridge Exploit

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2023. Aug. 18. 11:41

Crypto Lender Exactly Hit by $12M Bridge Exploit Exactly Protocol, a decentralized credit market on the Optimism (OP) blockchain, has been targeted by a bridge exploit worth as much as $12 million.

Single Trader Lost $55M on Ether Long Yesterday

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2023. Aug. 18. 09:51

Single Trader Lost $55M on Ether Long Yesterday That was nearly 30% of all liquidated futures on Binance, the data shows.

Bitcoin Perpetual Funding Rates Crash as Price Slide Puts Short Volatility Bets at Risk

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2023. Aug. 18. 09:02

Bitcoin Perpetual Funding Rates Crash as Price Slide Puts Short Volatility Bets at Risk Funding rates tanked on several exchanges, indicating a steep discount in bitcoin perpetual futures.

Celsius Creditors to Vote on Bankruptcy-Escape Plan After Judicial Approval

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2023. Aug. 18. 07:13

Celsius Creditors to Vote on Bankruptcy-Escape Plan After Judicial Approval Creditors will have a month to mull the sale to Fahrenheit, which court filings say could see them recover 67%-85% of holdings.

No, SpaceX Isn't the Cause of This Multi-Billion Dollar Bitcoin Bloodbath

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2023. Aug. 18. 06:02

No, SpaceX Isn't the Cause of This Multi-Billion Dollar Bitcoin Bloodbath Bitcoin prices fell suddenly late on Thursday amid reports of hundreds of millions in sales, triggering a bloodbath across futures and spot markets.

No, Elon Musk's SpaceX Isn't the Cause of This Multi-Billion-Dollar Bitcoin Bloodbath

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2023. Aug. 18. 06:02

No, Elon Musk's SpaceX Isn't the Cause of This Multi-Billion-Dollar Bitcoin Bloodbath Bitcoin prices fell suddenly late on Thursday amid reports of hundreds of millions in sales, triggering a bloodbath across futures and spot markets.

Crypto Traders Suffer $1B in Liquidations in Sharp Sell-Off for Bitcoin, Ether

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2023. Aug. 17. 23:24

Crypto Traders Suffer $1B in Liquidations in Sharp Sell-Off for Bitcoin, Ether Crypto markets cratered late Thursday with bitcoin (BTC) dropping as low as $25,000 on the crypto exchange Binance.

Ether Futures ETFs Are Poised for U.S. Approval, Bloomberg Reports

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2023. Aug. 17. 23:10

Ether Futures ETFs Are Poised for U.S. Approval, Bloomberg Reports They would join bitcoin futures ETFs that are already approved.

Coinbase-Backed Group Loses Lawsuit Arguing Tornado Cash Sanctions Overstepped U.S. Treasury's Authority

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2023. Aug. 17. 20:21

Coinbase-Backed Group Loses Lawsuit Arguing Tornado Cash Sanctions Overstepped U.S. Treasury's Authority A group of crypto investors and developers lost a lawsuit funded by Coinbase which sought to argue that the U.S. Treasury Department overstepped its authority in sanctioning Tornado Cash, a mixing service.

The Protocol: Blockchains Keep Launching, From Sei to Shibarium

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2023. Aug. 17. 19:45

The Protocol: Blockchains Keep Launching, From Sei to Shibarium In this week's issue, we cover Coinbase's launch of "Base," a layer-2 network atop Ethereum, along with the crypto community's reaction to PayPal's new stablecoin and the brouhaha over Matter Labs' use of Polygon-crafted open-source software. The Protocol is CoinDesk's weekly newsletter devoted to blockchain and crypto technology.

Coinbase Will Suspend USDT, DAI and RAI Trading for Canadian Users

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2023. Aug. 17. 19:28

Coinbase Will Suspend USDT, DAI and RAI Trading for Canadian Users The exchange expanded its services in Canada earlier this week.

SEC Can Argue for Right to Appeal Groundbreaking XRP Ruling in Ripple Case, Judge Says

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2023. Aug. 17. 18:11

SEC Can Argue for Right to Appeal Groundbreaking XRP Ruling in Ripple Case, Judge Says A federal judge will let the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission file a motion that, if granted, would allow it to appeal a ruling that XRP transactions through exchanges didn’t violate securities laws.

SEC Can Try to Appeal Groundbreaking XRP Ruling, Judge Rules

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2023. Aug. 17. 18:11

SEC Can Try to Appeal Groundbreaking XRP Ruling, Judge Rules A federal judge will let the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission file a motion that, if granted, would allow it to appeal a ruling that XRP transactions through exchanges didn’t violate securities laws.

Mastercard Deepens Tie to CBDCs as Nations Mull Issuing Digital Currencies

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2023. Aug. 17. 17:41

Mastercard Deepens Tie to CBDCs as Nations Mull Issuing Digital Currencies Payments giant Mastercard has created a forum where crypto industry players can discuss and collaborate on central bank digital currencies, injecting its influential voice into the CBDC conversation as nations around the world consider whether to digitize their money.

How Is Tokenization Impacting Investing?

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2023. Aug. 17. 15:45

How Is Tokenization Impacting Investing? Decentral Park’s Kelly Ye provides an overview of what tokenization is and how will it affect the investment landscape.

Coinbase, Tarred as an Illicit Exchange by the SEC, Quietly Got Regulated Elsewhere in the U.S.

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2023. Aug. 17. 15:20

Coinbase, Tarred as an Illicit Exchange by the SEC, Quietly Got Regulated Elsewhere in the U.S. As Coinbase Inc. (COIN) scraps with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on its right to exist as an exchange, the company has achieved an unprecedented milestone in U.S. oversight by winning approval to handle customers’ buying and selling of crypto futures.

Ethereum 'Restaking' Takes Shape as Next Big Trend in Blockchain Security

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2023. Aug. 17. 15:00

Ethereum 'Restaking' Takes Shape as Next Big Trend in Blockchain Security EigenLayer’s platform for "restaking" is designed to extend Ethereum’s pooled security from ETH stakers to other blockchain systems – a way for developers to bootstrap new networks without having to create their own communities of network validators.

Sam Bankman-Fried Is Now in Jail

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2023. Aug. 17. 14:30

Sam Bankman-Fried Is Now in Jail It’s a bit of a truism in journalism that any headline that ends in a question that can be answered with “yes” or “no” will usually be answered with “no.” A few weeks ago, however, I asked “Is Sam Bankman-Fried Going to Jail?” and in a rejection of that truism, the answer was “yes.”

Avalanche Foundation Provides $3M in AVAX Tokens to Dexalot

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2023. Aug. 17. 14:00

Avalanche Foundation Provides $3M in AVAX Tokens to Dexalot The grant is part of Avalanche’s Multiverse initiative, an incentive fund that aims to push the growth of new subnets.

Just-Launched Sei Blockchain's New Token Plunges 24% After Airdrop

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2023. Aug. 17. 13:27

Just-Launched Sei Blockchain's New Token Plunges 24% After Airdrop Complaints flooded X (formerly Twitter) about the scantiness of the new SEI token allocations to early adopters, as many recipients apparently moved to dump their holdings on the market.

UK ‘Travel Rule’ Won’t Completely Nix Transfers to Noncompliant Places, FCA Says

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2023. Aug. 17. 13:14

UK ‘Travel Rule’ Won’t Completely Nix Transfers to Noncompliant Places, FCA Says Companies such as PayPal are already halting their crypto payments services in the country as a result of tighter regulations.

Tether Stops Support for Bitcoin Layer Omni Citing Lack of Demand

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2023. Aug. 17. 12:54

Tether Stops Support for Bitcoin Layer Omni Citing Lack of Demand Stablecoin issuer Tether has announced that it will discontinue support for Omni, a Bitcoin layer that has been used for USDT transfers since 2014.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Drops to Lowest Level Since June

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2023. Aug. 17. 12:35

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Drops to Lowest Level Since June  The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 17, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Securitize Agrees to Buy Crypto Wealth Manager Onramp to Expand RIA Services

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2023. Aug. 17. 12:04

Securitize Agrees to Buy Crypto Wealth Manager Onramp to Expand RIA Services The acquisition is expected to close in the coming days and terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.

Crypto Investors Can Now Trade XRP Options on BIT Exchange

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2023. Aug. 17. 11:51

Crypto Investors Can Now Trade XRP Options on BIT Exchange Options allow investors to hedge bullish/bearish risks and generate additional income on top of their spot market holdings.

Genesis, FTX Strike Deal for $175M Bankruptcy Claim

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2023. Aug. 17. 11:50

Genesis, FTX Strike Deal for $175M Bankruptcy Claim Lawyers are trying to untie a complex financial web among companies that went under in the crypto winter.

Blockchain-Harnessing AI Project Jada Receives $25M in Capital

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2023. Aug. 17. 09:00

Blockchain-Harnessing AI Project Jada Receives $25M in Capital The project's aim is to offer AI services that aid decision-making for organizations and scale up their operations.

Bitcoin's 2023 Bullish Trendline in Focus as Traders Search for Directional Clues

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2023. Aug. 17. 08:30

Bitcoin's 2023 Bullish Trendline in Focus as Traders Search for Directional Clues A bullish trendline is a an upward-sloping diagonal line connecting two or more higher price lows.

Crypto Long Trades Account for 90% of Total Liquidations as Bitcoin, Ether Slump

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2023. Aug. 17. 06:00

Crypto Long Trades Account for 90% of Total Liquidations as Bitcoin, Ether Slump One trading firm has a price target of as low as $24,000 in the coming months in the absence of immediate market catalysts.

Bitcoin Slides to $28.3K After Leveraged Funds Ramp Up Bearish Bets

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2023. Aug. 17. 05:45

Bitcoin Slides to $28.3K After Leveraged Funds Ramp Up Bearish Bets Two-thirds of leverage funds' positions are short, one observer said, noting the bearish bias of sophisticated traders.

Bitcoin Buckles 4% to $27.7K as Interest Rates Surge Higher

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2023. Aug. 17. 05:45

Bitcoin Buckles 4% to $27.7K as Interest Rates Surge Higher Two-thirds of leverage funds' positions are short, one observer said, noting the bearish bias of sophisticated traders.

Bitcoin Plunges 9.5%, Sank Below $25K on Binance as August Turns Very Ugly

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2023. Aug. 17. 05:45

Bitcoin Plunges 9.5%, Sank Below $25K on Binance as August Turns Very Ugly Two-thirds of leverage funds' positions are short, one observer said, noting the bearish bias of sophisticated traders.

Bitcoin Plunges 9%, Sank Below $25K on Binance as August Turns Very Ugly

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2023. Aug. 17. 05:45

Bitcoin Plunges 9%, Sank Below $25K on Binance as August Turns Very Ugly Two-thirds of leverage funds' positions are short, one observer said, noting the bearish bias of sophisticated traders.

SHIB Plunges 9% on Apparent Shibarium Bridge Issues

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2023. Aug. 17. 04:07

SHIB Plunges 9% on Apparent Shibarium Bridge Issues An important tool for the layer 2 service went live on Wednesday to a turbulent start.

Shiba Inu’s Ethereum Layer-2 Blockchain Shibarium Goes Live Amid Push for DeFi Growth

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2023. Aug. 16. 21:40

Shiba Inu’s Ethereum Layer-2 Blockchain Shibarium Goes Live Amid Push for DeFi Growth The much-awaited Shibarium network saw over 21 million wallets created during its testnet phase and is expected to position Shiba Inu as a serious DeFi contender.

Trump Owns Even More Crypto Than First Known, New Documents Show

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2023. Aug. 16. 21:01

Trump Owns Even More Crypto Than First Known, New Documents Show The former U.S. president currently holds $2.8 million in ETH after debuting an NFT collection last year, fresh disclosures reveal.

How PayPal Upended the Crypto Debate in Washington D.C.

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2023. Aug. 16. 19:42

How PayPal Upended the Crypto Debate in Washington D.C. The fintech giant’s PYUSD stablecoin has forced a rethink among Democratic policymakers who previously resisted federal legislation, says John Rizzo.

Sei, Blockchain Designed for Trading, Goes Live but 'Frustration' Mounts Over Airdrop

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2023. Aug. 16. 17:38

Sei, Blockchain Designed for Trading, Goes Live but 'Frustration' Mounts Over Airdrop The buzzy blockchain project's SEI token saw a flurry of trading as it debuted on several crypto exchanges Wednesday, but there was much confusion over the status of a promised token "airdrop" to early adopters of the network.

PayPal to Stop Crypto Purchases in UK Until 2024

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2023. Aug. 16. 16:20

PayPal to Stop Crypto Purchases in UK Until 2024 Payments giant PayPal will temporarily pause crypto purchases in the United Kingdom until early 2024, the company said Wednesday, citing new rules by the country’s financial regulator.

Bitcoin Slips to $29K, but Fundstrat's Tom Lee Sees $150K on ETF Approval

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2023. Aug. 16. 15:50

Bitcoin Slips to $29K, but Fundstrat's Tom Lee Sees $150K on ETF Approval Altcoins are leading declines, with majors like DOGE, SOL and MATIC shedding 6-7% in the past 24 hours.

In Canada, Spot Bitcoin ETFs Have Been Working for Years

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2023. Aug. 16. 15:45

In Canada, Spot Bitcoin ETFs Have Been Working for Years Gorast Tasevski and Haan Palcu-Chang of Purpose Investments share thoughts about bitcoin ETFs – and Canada.

Why Crypto Investors Should Care About Tokenomics: Crypto Long & Short

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2023. Aug. 16. 15:45

Why Crypto Investors Should Care About Tokenomics: Crypto Long & Short Perceptions of token issuance by projects have changed dramatically during the crypto winter.

The Machine Economy and the Convergence of Web3, AI and Fintech

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2023. Aug. 16. 14:46

The Machine Economy and the Convergence of Web3, AI and Fintech Fintech, Web3, and artificial intelligence are one economic whole, and our ability to grow each relies on their deep synthesis, says Lex Sokolin, founder of Web3 investment fund Generative Ventures.

First Mover Americas: Coinbase Secures NFA Approval to Offer Crypto Futures

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2023. Aug. 16. 13:19

First Mover Americas: Coinbase Secures NFA Approval to Offer Crypto Futures The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 16, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Crypto Wallet Provider Ledger to Let Users Buy Bitcoin, Ether Through PayPal Account

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2023. Aug. 16. 13:00

Crypto Wallet Provider Ledger to Let Users Buy Bitcoin, Ether Through PayPal Account Hardware wallet maker Ledger has partnered with payments giant PayPal to allow users to buy crypto in its Ledger Live app through their PayPal accounts, the companies announced Wednesday.

Ex-Meta Engineer’s Layer-1 Blockchain Linera Raises $6M in New Funding

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2023. Aug. 16. 13:00

Ex-Meta Engineer’s Layer-1 Blockchain Linera Raises $6M in New Funding The layer-1 blockchain’s initial seed funding round was led by a16z crypto and has now raised $12 million in total.

3AC Founders' OPNX Fined $2.7M by Dubai Crypto Regulator

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2023. Aug. 16. 12:31

3AC Founders' OPNX Fined $2.7M by Dubai Crypto Regulator The exchange was formally reprimanded by the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) in May.

BitGo Raises $100M After Scrapping Prime Trust Deal: Bloomberg

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2023. Aug. 16. 11:43

BitGo Raises $100M After Scrapping Prime Trust Deal: Bloomberg The raises comes nearly two months after BitGo ended its plan to buy beleaguered rival Prime Trust.

Coinbase Finally Wins Approval to List Crypto Futures in U.S.

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2023. Aug. 16. 10:42

Coinbase Finally Wins Approval to List Crypto Futures in U.S. The approval makes Coinbase the first crypto-first platform to offer regulated and leveraged crypto futures alongside alongside traditional spot trading.

Bitcoin Vapid, Gold Weakens as Russian Ruble and Argentinian Peso Crash

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2023. Aug. 16. 09:29

Bitcoin Vapid, Gold Weakens as Russian Ruble and Argentinian Peso Crash Ruble and Peso crash represent signs of crack in the global market, per one observer. So far, there has been little demand for perceived havens like bitcoin and gold.

Arbitrum Will Unlock $1.2B ARB in March 2024: Token Unlocks

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2023. Aug. 16. 06:12

Arbitrum Will Unlock $1.2B ARB in March 2024: Token Unlocks Unlocks to referred to staggered releases of the cryptocurrency frozen to keep early investors from liquidating in large numbers.

Crypto Mining Gets Its Own Lobbying Voice in Washington

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2023. Aug. 15. 21:00

Crypto Mining Gets Its Own Lobbying Voice in Washington Crypto miners are establishing a new voice in U.S. policy, starting up the Digital Energy Council to lobby for friendly policy as regulators and Congress are wrestling with the next steps in crypto regulation.

Altcoin Plunge Leads Crypto Lower; Bitcoin Slips 0.7% to $29,150

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2023. Aug. 15. 20:44

Altcoin Plunge Leads Crypto Lower; Bitcoin Slips 0.7% to $29,150 A sharp mid-afternoon selloff upended what had been a quiet Tuesday in cryptocurrencies.

Republican Lawmakers Demand Gensler Tell Them How Prometheum Got SEC Approval

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2023. Aug. 15. 19:06

Republican Lawmakers Demand Gensler Tell Them How Prometheum Got SEC Approval Republicans on the U.S. congressional committee that oversees the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are demanding agency Chair Gary Gensler explain how Prometheum Inc. won its unique approval as a broker-dealer for crypto.

Binance to Shut Down Crypto Payments Service Amid Refocus On Core Products

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2023. Aug. 15. 18:15

Binance to Shut Down Crypto Payments Service Amid Refocus On Core Products Crypto exchange Binance has decided to shut down its buy-and-sell service Binance Connect, formerly known as Bifinity, just one year after its launch, the company said in a statement.

FDIC Crypto Warning Underlines U.S. Banking Agencies' Arm’s-Length Policy

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2023. Aug. 15. 16:34

FDIC Crypto Warning Underlines U.S. Banking Agencies' Arm’s-Length Policy The U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. added crypto as one of five broad categories this year in its annual risk report, a snapshot of the dangers the banking regulator considers a top priority at the moment.

G20 Set to Crystalize Global Crypto Rules as India Wraps Up Presidency

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2023. Aug. 15. 16:30

G20 Set to Crystalize Global Crypto Rules as India Wraps Up Presidency G20 nations are set to crystalize crypto policies, the closest we may have come to globally coordinated rules for the industry. India has been at the helm of the efforts as the current president of the G20 and is likely to celebrate the progress during the Leaders' Summit in September.

Dinari Raises $7.5M for Decentralized Stock Trading Platform

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2023. Aug. 15. 13:00

Dinari Raises $7.5M for Decentralized Stock Trading Platform Backers for the dShares platform, which will be available ex-US, included a Susquehanna subsidiary.

De.Fi's Antivirus Tool Releases on zkSync Era Mainnet

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2023. Aug. 15. 13:00

De.Fi's Antivirus Tool Releases on zkSync Era Mainnet The antivirus tool protects users against common malicious crypto exploits, such as phishing, smart contract vulnerabilities, blind signing, and more.

First Mover Americas: Europe's First Spot Bitcoin ETF Opens in Holland

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2023. Aug. 15. 12:39

First Mover Americas: Europe's First Spot Bitcoin ETF Opens in Holland The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 15, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Artificial Intelligence Trend is Accelerating With ‘Lion’s Share’ in the U.S.: Morgan Stanley

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2023. Aug. 15. 12:14

Artificial Intelligence Trend is Accelerating With ‘Lion’s Share’ in the U.S.: Morgan Stanley The banking giant said in a report that around 15% of companies quantified a revenue or cost-benefit from applying machine learning in the first half of the year.

Sei Mainnet is Live After Testnet Sees More Than 7.5M Wallets Created

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2023. Aug. 15. 12:00

Sei Mainnet is Live After Testnet Sees More Than 7.5M Wallets Created The trading focused layer 1 blockchain is backed by Jump Crypto and Flow Traders.

Singapore's Central Bank Releases Stablecoin Regulatory Framework

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2023. Aug. 15. 11:42

Singapore's Central Bank Releases Stablecoin Regulatory Framework Stablecoins must hold minimum base capital 1 million Singapore dollars ($740,000) and provide redemption within no more than five business days of a request.

The Secular Investment Case for Bitcoin and Crypto Adoption Remains Intact: Coinbase

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2023. Aug. 15. 10:14

The Secular Investment Case for Bitcoin and Crypto Adoption Remains Intact: Coinbase The combined effect of expansionary fiscal and monetary policies should support bitcoin long term as a hedge against fiat debasement and profligate spending, the report said.

Europe's First Spot Bitcoin ETF Lists in Amsterdam

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2023. Aug. 15. 09:49

Europe's First Spot Bitcoin ETF Lists in Amsterdam Jacobi first won approval for the fund in October 2021 with plans to list it in 2022. However the firm opted to push back its plans due to inopportune circumstances elsewhere in the digital asset market.

Immutable, Web3 Gaming Platform, Launches zkEVM Testnet in Bid to Diversify Infrastructure

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2023. Aug. 14. 23:00

Immutable, Web3 Gaming Platform, Launches zkEVM Testnet in Bid to Diversify Infrastructure The ZK rollup is built on Polygon Supernets, a program designed to make it easier for developers to spin up new application-specific blockchains.

HBAR Rallies on FedNow Addition of Hedera-Based Dropp

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2023. Aug. 14. 17:49

HBAR Rallies on FedNow Addition of Hedera-Based Dropp The token has now rallied nearly 50% over the past two months.

Neal Stephenson's Metaverse Vision Is One Step Closer as Lamina1 Blockchain Launches Betanet

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2023. Aug. 14. 17:37

Neal Stephenson's Metaverse Vision Is One Step Closer as Lamina1 Blockchain Launches Betanet The metaverse-focused layer 1 blockchain, dreamed up by science-fiction author Neal Stephenson and blockchain expert Peter Vessenes, is launching the Lamina1 Hub for Web3 builders and creators.

Crypto’s Theater Is Becoming More Surreal

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2023. Aug. 14. 16:25

Crypto’s Theater Is Becoming More Surreal Decentralization theater, governance theater, community theater. Web3 promised a revolution, but, mostly, the innovation is all for show, says Cami Russo, the founder of The Defiant.

First Mover Americas: Hedera’s Token Gains on Fed Move

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2023. Aug. 14. 12:24

First Mover Americas: Hedera’s Token Gains on Fed Move The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 2, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Bitcoin Slumbers as ETF Hopes Simmer; PEPE Leads Altcoin Gains

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2023. Aug. 14. 11:21

Bitcoin Slumbers as ETF Hopes Simmer; PEPE Leads Altcoin Gains Meme coin and low-caps remain favorite plays among traders as bitcoin investors look to a swift ETF judgment.

Bitcoin Spot ETF Approval Could Help Power up a New Crypto Cycle: Bernstein

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2023. Aug. 14. 10:08

Bitcoin Spot ETF Approval Could Help Power up a New Crypto Cycle: Bernstein New capital will enter the market from fresh stablecoin supply, tokenization of traditional assets, native crypto infrastructure tokenization and ETFs, the report said.

BALD Developer Sends $12M Back to Ethereum After Spectacular Mess Up

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2023. Aug. 14. 09:54

BALD Developer Sends $12M Back to Ethereum After Spectacular Mess Up The viral token reached an $80 million market capitalization earlier this month before falling 90% - and failing to grow since.

Donald Trump Holds Up to $500K in Crypto

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2023. Aug. 14. 08:45

Donald Trump Holds Up to $500K in Crypto The former U.S.president launched a NFT series last year.

Pro-Bitcoin Candidate Javier Milei Unexpectedly Leads in Presidential Voting in Argentina

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2023. Aug. 14. 03:25

Pro-Bitcoin Candidate Javier Milei Unexpectedly Leads in Presidential Voting in Argentina Milei had been tabbed to finish no higher than third in Sunday’s preliminary election.

Pro-Bitcoin Candidate Javier Milei Snags Primary Presidential Elections in Argentina

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2023. Aug. 14. 03:25

Pro-Bitcoin Candidate Javier Milei Snags Primary Presidential Elections in Argentina Milei had been tabbed to finish no higher than third in Sunday’s preliminary election.

Disappearance of $900K Puts Focus on Vintage Bitcoin Project Libbitcoin

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2023. Aug. 14. 02:01

Disappearance of $900K Puts Focus on Vintage Bitcoin Project Libbitcoin The issue, dubbed “Milk Sad,” was discovered in late July by information security firm Distrust.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Steady Below $30K as SBF Goes Back to Jail

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2023. Aug. 13. 22:17

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Steady Below $30K as SBF Goes Back to Jail PLUS: The tragicomedy of Sam Bankman-Fried continued on Friday with the revocation of his bail. Even before the decision, CoinDesk columnist David Morris explained why the decision was predictable.

Base Is Here, But Some of Its Projects Raise Red Flags

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2023. Aug. 12. 13:05

Base Is Here, But Some of Its Projects Raise Red Flags This week, Coinbase launched its new Base blockchain while DeGods NFTs are way up after the project announced its upcoming Season III series. Plus, Microsoft and Aptos are teaming up to launch new blockchain AI tools.

U.S. Senator Lummis, Crypto Lobbyists Urge Court to Dismiss SEC's Coinbase Lawsuit

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2023. Aug. 12. 02:18

U.S. Senator Lummis, Crypto Lobbyists Urge Court to Dismiss SEC's Coinbase Lawsuit U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wy.), a number of crypto lobbying organizations and a group of professors called on a federal court to dismiss a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit against crypto exchange Coinbase Friday.

Is Friend.tech a Friend or Foe? A Dive Into the New Social App Driving Millions in Trading Volume

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2023. Aug. 11. 19:25

Is Friend.tech a Friend or Foe? A Dive Into the New Social App Driving Millions in Trading Volume The new social app has driven over 4,400 ETH ($8.1 million) in trading volume in less than 24 hours since its launch, far surpassing OpenSea’s in the same time frame. But with its mysterious origins, lack of privacy policy and lagging network, it raises some red flags.

Sam Bankman-Fried Jailed Ahead of Trial

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2023. Aug. 11. 19:18

Sam Bankman-Fried Jailed Ahead of Trial FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has been remanded into custody ahead of his October trial on multiple financial crime charges after a federal judge revoked his release on bond.

'Good Luck' Convincing a Jury: Cameron Winklevoss Rebuts DCG Court Filing

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2023. Aug. 11. 17:43

'Good Luck' Convincing a Jury: Cameron Winklevoss Rebuts DCG Court Filing His Gemini crypto exchange and conglomerate Digital Currency Group are battling – in and out of court – over the failure of Gemini's Earn lending service.

Cameron Winklevoss to DCG Amid Their Crypto Lending Fight: 'Good Luck' Convincing a Jury

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2023. Aug. 11. 17:43

Cameron Winklevoss to DCG Amid Their Crypto Lending Fight: 'Good Luck' Convincing a Jury His Gemini crypto exchange and conglomerate Digital Currency Group are battling – in and out of court – over the failure of Gemini's Earn lending service.

Visa Eyes Mass Adoption of Crypto by Testing On-Chain Gas Fee Payment Through Fiat

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2023. Aug. 11. 17:22

Visa Eyes Mass Adoption of Crypto by Testing On-Chain Gas Fee Payment Through Fiat Visa says managing ether (ETH) balance to cover gas fees is “burdensome” and too complex, according to a blog post.

Visa Tests Way to Make Paying Ethereum Gas Fees Easier

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2023. Aug. 11. 17:22

Visa Tests Way to Make Paying Ethereum Gas Fees Easier Visa says managing ether (ETH) balance to cover gas fees is “burdensome” and too complex, according to a blog post.

Sam Bankman-Fried Could Go Back to Jail Thanks to His Big Fat Mouth

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2023. Aug. 11. 17:08

Sam Bankman-Fried Could Go Back to Jail Thanks to His Big Fat Mouth The fallen FTX founder didn’t just violate his bail — he violated the trust of his family’s last remaining allies.

PayPal’s Stablecoin Is No Libra. Why the Timing Feels Right

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2023. Aug. 11. 16:16

PayPal’s Stablecoin Is No Libra. Why the Timing Feels Right Like Facebook's ill-fated Libra project, PYUSD is getting some pushback in Washington D.C. But its prospects seem more promising, says Michael J. Casey.

Struggling Crypto Custodian Prime Trust Looks Poised for Potentially Massive Layoffs, Sources Say

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2023. Aug. 11. 15:45

Struggling Crypto Custodian Prime Trust Looks Poised for Potentially Massive Layoffs, Sources Say Nevada regulators recently ordered the crypto company, which BitGo had planned to buy, to cease operations and noted a shortfall in customer funds.

Campaign-Finance Charges Are Back on the Menu

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2023. Aug. 11. 15:30

Campaign-Finance Charges Are Back on the Menu I didn’t really have anything prepared to write about this week but the Department of Justice is on it. Prosecutors told the judge overseeing Sam Bankman-Fried’s criminal trial that they intend to fold campaign finance allegations into a wire fraud charge, after announcing they would have to drop the campaign finance charge itself due to treaty obligations with the Bahamas.

Ark 21Shares Bitcoin ETF Application Decision Pushed by SEC

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2023. Aug. 11. 14:13

Ark 21Shares Bitcoin ETF Application Decision Pushed by SEC The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) extended its review of the Ark 21Shares Bitcoin ETF application, as it continues to look at applications from traditional finance heavyweights like BlackRock and Fidelity.

Ark 21Shares Bitcoin ETF Application Decision Pushed Out by SEC

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2023. Aug. 11. 14:13

Ark 21Shares Bitcoin ETF Application Decision Pushed Out by SEC The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) extended its review of the Ark 21Shares Bitcoin ETF application, as it continues to look at applications from traditional finance heavyweights like BlackRock and Fidelity.

Cathie Wood's Ark 21Shares Bitcoin ETF Application Decision Pushed Out by SEC

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2023. Aug. 11. 14:13

Cathie Wood's Ark 21Shares Bitcoin ETF Application Decision Pushed Out by SEC The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) extended its review of the Ark 21Shares Bitcoin ETF application, as it continues to look at applications from traditional finance heavyweights like BlackRock and Fidelity.

Coinbase Layer 2 Base Overtakes Optimism in Daily Active Users as Friend.Tech Hype Soars

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2023. Aug. 11. 12:30

Coinbase Layer 2 Base Overtakes Optimism in Daily Active Users as Friend.Tech Hype Soars A grayed-out "airdrop" icon at the top of the Friend.Tech app suggests the platform will release a token.

First Mover Americas: A 'Head-and-Shoulders' Case for Altcoins

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2023. Aug. 11. 12:26

First Mover Americas: A 'Head-and-Shoulders' Case for Altcoins The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 2, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

PayPal’s Stablecoin Unlikely to See Significant Adoption in the Near Term: Bank of America

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2023. Aug. 11. 11:02

PayPal’s Stablecoin Unlikely to See Significant Adoption in the Near Term: Bank of America Investors are likely indifferent to which stablecoins they hold as long as they are perceived as safe and accessible on the largest trading platforms, the report said.

PayPal’s Stablecoin Not Likely to Be Used Widely Anytime Soon: Bank of America

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2023. Aug. 11. 11:02

PayPal’s Stablecoin Not Likely to Be Used Widely Anytime Soon: Bank of America Investors are likely indifferent to which stablecoins they hold as long as they are perceived as safe and accessible on the largest trading platforms, the report said.

'Altcoin Season' is Coming, Technical Analysis Suggests

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2023. Aug. 11. 10:27

'Altcoin Season' is Coming, Technical Analysis Suggests An inverse head-and-shoulders pattern, one of the most trusted indicators known to presage major price rallies, is building in the altcoin market.

Shiba Inu Bucks Bitcoin Snoozefest Ahead of Shibarium Deployment

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2023. Aug. 11. 07:42

Shiba Inu Bucks Bitcoin Snoozefest Ahead of Shibarium Deployment The tokens were up as much as 5% in the past 24 hours, bucking a market-wide trend.

XRP's Market Cap Momentarily Zoomed to Trillions of Dollars on Gemini

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2023. Aug. 11. 07:05

XRP's Market Cap Momentarily Zoomed to Trillions of Dollars on Gemini Low liquidity after the token’s relisting likely caused a temporary pricing glitch on the exchange.

Matrixport's Bitcoin Greed and Fear Index Indicates Upswing Ahead

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2023. Aug. 11. 06:14

Matrixport's Bitcoin Greed and Fear Index Indicates Upswing Ahead The index has a solid track record of shifts in the bitcoin market trend.

Matrixport's Bitcoin Greed & Fear Index Indicates Upswing Ahead

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2023. Aug. 11. 06:14

Matrixport's Bitcoin Greed & Fear Index Indicates Upswing Ahead The index has a solid track record of shifts in the bitcoin market trend.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin is CPI Resistant

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2023. Aug. 11. 01:48

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin is CPI Resistant Modest Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers mean that the chance of another rate hike is dwindling.

Metaverse Platform Sandbox Transferred Out 60M SAND Ahead of Monday's $133M Token Unlock

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2023. Aug. 10. 21:45

Metaverse Platform Sandbox Transferred Out 60M SAND Ahead of Monday's $133M Token Unlock As the price of SAND slid 4% in August, the Sandbox Genesis smart contract had already emitted 60 million SAND tokens prior to the upcoming token unlocked scheduled for Aug. 14.

Bittrex Reaches Settlement With SEC; Agrees to Pay $24M Fine

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2023. Aug. 10. 20:53

Bittrex Reaches Settlement With SEC; Agrees to Pay $24M Fine The bankrupt exchange faced charges of offering U.S. investors access to unregistered securities.

Worldcoin Regulatory Scrutiny Grows as Argentina Opens Investigation

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2023. Aug. 10. 18:47

Worldcoin Regulatory Scrutiny Grows as Argentina Opens Investigation The investigation began after numerous data collections in five major jurisdictions of the country, the Argentinian Agency for Access to Public Information said.

Tokenization News Roundup: Pendulum Swings Toward Doubters

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2023. Aug. 10. 18:39

Tokenization News Roundup: Pendulum Swings Toward Doubters In recent weeks, the buzz around the emerging tool of tokenizing real-world assets has been on how it will grow to achieve the $16 trillion-by-2030 potential that the Boston Consulting Group predicted last year. Inevitably, criticism intrudes, and this week there is sober opinion, caution and skepticism in the zeitgeist.

Coinbase Ventures' Strategic Investment Sends Rocket Pool Token Surging

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2023. Aug. 10. 18:09

Coinbase Ventures' Strategic Investment Sends Rocket Pool Token Surging The investment branch announced today the purchase of an undisclosed amount of Rocket Pool’s native token RPL, which has jumped more than 9% in the past 24 hours.

Is Coinbase Disillusioned With Crypto?

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2023. Aug. 10. 17:44

Is Coinbase Disillusioned With Crypto? The exchange recently argued that cryptos are like Beanie Babies. So does it still think Bitcoin and Ethereum are the future of finance?

CEO of World's Largest Bitcoin ATM Operator Sees Industry Ripe for Consolidation

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2023. Aug. 10. 17:37

CEO of World's Largest Bitcoin ATM Operator Sees Industry Ripe for Consolidation Brandon Mintz, CEO and founder of Bitcoin Depot, the world’s largest bitcoin ATM company, says his company, which currently has about 20% market share, is in a position to gobble up competitors.

Aave Token Holders Voting on 2 Proposals Following Averted Curve Liquidation Crisis

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2023. Aug. 10. 17:22

Aave Token Holders Voting on 2 Proposals Following Averted Curve Liquidation Crisis The proposals, which aim to disable CRV borrowing and decrease Aave’s exposure to Curve’s native token on its Ethereum V2 markets, are responses to the liquidation pressure faced by Curved founder Michael Egorov.

Bitcoin Rallies Keep Getting Quickly Sold – What's Up?

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2023. Aug. 10. 17:17

Bitcoin Rallies Keep Getting Quickly Sold – What's Up? The world’s largest cryptocurrency is lacking sustained momentum, the price selling off shortly after each attempted leg higher.

Bitcoin Rallies Keep Getting Quickly Sold — What's Up?

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2023. Aug. 10. 17:17

Bitcoin Rallies Keep Getting Quickly Sold  — What's Up? The world’s largest cryptocurrency is lacking sustained momentum, the price selling off shortly after each attempted leg higher.

Embattled Aragon Mulled Sale of Crypto Project, Leaked Screenshot Shows

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2023. Aug. 10. 17:12

Embattled Aragon Mulled Sale of Crypto Project, Leaked Screenshot Shows One of the biggest crypto projects building tools to support decentralized governance is trying to get out of its own governance pickle.

Aragon Mulled Sale of Crypto Project, Leaked Screenshot Shows

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2023. Aug. 10. 17:12

Aragon Mulled Sale of Crypto Project, Leaked Screenshot Shows One of the biggest crypto projects building tools to support decentralized governance is trying to get out of its own governance pickle.

VC Firm a16z Wades Into Crypto Tech Research with ZK Projects ‘Jolt’ and ‘Lasso’

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2023. Aug. 10. 16:49

VC Firm a16z Wades Into Crypto Tech Research with ZK Projects ‘Jolt’ and ‘Lasso’ A pair of open-source projects from venture giant Andreessen Horowitz, known as a16z, aim to improve the performance of systems that use zero-knowledge technology – a cryptographic method used to scale blockchains.

Digital Currency Group Files to Dismiss Crypto Exchange Gemini’s Fraud Claims

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2023. Aug. 10. 16:04

Digital Currency Group Files to Dismiss Crypto Exchange Gemini’s Fraud Claims DCG called Gemini’s July complaint a continuation of a “public relations campaign” carried out by the exchange’s owners, Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss.

DeGods Sales Leap as Artwork Evolution Is Unveiled

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2023. Aug. 10. 16:03

DeGods Sales Leap as Artwork Evolution Is Unveiled Early Thursday morning, the popular NFT project shared its plans for “Season III,” sending DeGods’ sales soaring. In the past 24 hours, trading volume increased nearly 200% to 1,359 ETH, or about $2.5 million.

What in the World Is Going on With Crypto Regulation?

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2023. Aug. 10. 15:45

What in the World Is Going on With Crypto Regulation? Regulatory clarity has fueled crypto bull markets, demonstrated by Japan's 2016 adoption of crypto as payment and OCC's 2020 endorsement of crypto engagement. While global strides in clear crypto regulations are evident, particularly in Hong Kong, EU and UK, the US lags, emphasizing the need for enhanced regulatory certainty in the industry's advancement.

Curve Token Climbs After Binance Labs Commits to $5M Investment

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2023. Aug. 10. 15:09

Curve Token Climbs After Binance Labs Commits to $5M Investment The decentralized exchange, which suffered a $70 million hack last month, will also consider deploying to the BNB Chain.

Coinbase's Much-Hyped Base Blockchain Draws Modest $10M of Inflows on Day One

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2023. Aug. 10. 14:17

Coinbase's Much-Hyped Base Blockchain Draws Modest $10M of Inflows on Day One However, nearly $166 million had already flowed to the blockchain ahead of the official launch.

Coinbase's Much-Hyped New Base Blockchain Draws Modest $10M of Inflows on Launch Day

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2023. Aug. 10. 14:17

Coinbase's Much-Hyped New Base Blockchain Draws Modest $10M of Inflows on Launch Day However, nearly $166 million had already flowed to the blockchain ahead of the official launch.

PancakeSwap Deploys on Ethereum Scaling Network Arbitrum in Expansion Drive

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2023. Aug. 10. 13:27

PancakeSwap Deploys on Ethereum Scaling Network Arbitrum in Expansion Drive The decentralized exchange has expanded to several networks this year in the search for new users and revenue streams.

After Co-Founding Salesforce’s Web3 Studio, Mathew Sweezey is Bullish on Smart Tokens

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2023. Aug. 10. 13:15

After Co-Founding Salesforce’s Web3 Studio, Mathew Sweezey is Bullish on Smart Tokens The former Salesforce executive who entered Web3 during the NFT boom of 2021 sees smart tokens, aka the ERC-5169 token standard, as a gateway for companies to create new digital ownership opportunities.

ChatGPT-Based Search Function Goes Live on Blockchain Encyclopedia IQ.wiki

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2023. Aug. 10. 13:00

ChatGPT-Based Search Function Goes Live on Blockchain Encyclopedia IQ.wiki IQ GPT will help fight misinformation in the crypto space and onboard new users.

SEC Likely to Approve Several Spot ETFs, Sparking Next Bitcoin Rally: Matrixport

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2023. Aug. 10. 12:40

SEC Likely to Approve Several Spot ETFs, Sparking Next Bitcoin Rally: Matrixport If the SEC needs more time to assess the practicality of the surveillance-sharing agreements, then the bitcoin price may correct initially in mid-September, and would be the “dip to buy,” the report said.

U.S. July CPI Mostly In Line, Rising 0.2% for Month, 3.2% Y/Y

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2023. Aug. 10. 12:40

U.S. July CPI Mostly In Line, Rising 0.2% for Month, 3.2% Y/Y This morning's inflation numbers are among the key pieces of data the Fed will be looking at next month as it determines the course of monetary policy.

U.S. July CPI Matches Estimates With 0.2% Monthly Growth

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2023. Aug. 10. 12:40

U.S. July CPI Matches Estimates With 0.2% Monthly Growth  This morning's inflation numbers are among the key pieces of data the Fed will be looking at next month as it determines the course of monetary policy.

UK Crypto Incentives Ban Could Drive Firms Out of Country, Lobbyists Say

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2023. Aug. 10. 12:27

UK Crypto Incentives Ban Could Drive Firms Out of Country, Lobbyists Say Lobby group CryptoUK called for more clarity on the FCA’s guidance on its upcoming rules for crypto ads.

First Mover Americas: Coinbase Seeks New Revenue Stream From Layer 2 Network

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2023. Aug. 10. 12:18

First Mover Americas: Coinbase Seeks New Revenue Stream From Layer 2 Network The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 2, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

FTX Fires Back at Creditors 'Willing to Gamble Estate Assets on Higher Returns'

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2023. Aug. 10. 12:08

FTX Fires Back at Creditors 'Willing to Gamble Estate Assets on Higher Returns' The committee of unsecured creditors criticized the bankrupt estate's reorganization plan submitted to court in July.

Jump Crypto Backs $5M Round for Bitcoin Wallet Xverse

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2023. Aug. 10. 12:00

Jump Crypto Backs $5M Round for Bitcoin Wallet Xverse The Web3 app supports Ordinals, the technology that brought non-fungible tokens to the Bitcoin ecosystem.

Bitcoin Traders Should Watch Wider Inflation Metrics And Not Just CPI

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2023. Aug. 10. 10:34

Bitcoin Traders Should Watch Wider Inflation Metrics And Not Just CPI Wider metrics suggest a flare-up in inflation in months ahead, which may trigger a sharp repricing of interest rate expectations, bringing downside volatility to risk assets, including bitcoin.

Bitcoin Traders Should Watch Wider Inflation Metrics, Not Just CPI

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2023. Aug. 10. 10:34

Bitcoin Traders Should Watch Wider Inflation Metrics, Not Just CPI Wider metrics suggest a flare-up in inflation in months ahead, which may trigger a sharp repricing of interest rate expectations, bringing downside volatility to risk assets, including bitcoin.

India Wants to Use Crypto Tokens to Digitally Sign Documents

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2023. Aug. 10. 10:02

India Wants to Use Crypto Tokens to Digitally Sign Documents The Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) wants to have the ability to use crypto tokens to digitally sign documents in a new indigenous web browser.

Why Binance Is Abandoning Most of Europe

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2023. Aug. 10. 10:01

Why Binance Is Abandoning Most of Europe Crypto firms only need regulatory approval in one EU nation under new regulations to serve the single market – but some states are more prepared to implement MiCA rules than others.

France Steps Closer to Implementing MiCA for Crypto Firms

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2023. Aug. 10. 08:52

France Steps Closer to Implementing MiCA for Crypto Firms The country's financial regulator AMF has "enhanced" registration requirements for digital asset service providers set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2024.

Aptos Token Surges on Microsoft Partnership Ahead of APT Supply Unlock

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2023. Aug. 10. 07:25

Aptos Token Surges on Microsoft Partnership Ahead of APT Supply Unlock Some $33 million worth of the tokens are set to be unlocked and tradeable on the open market.

SEI Token Could Reach Nearly Half a Billion Market Cap on Binance Debut

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2023. Aug. 10. 06:10

SEI Token Could Reach Nearly Half a Billion Market Cap on Binance Debut Decentralized exchange Aevo rolled out a new product on Wednesday that allows traders to express bullish/bearish view on tokens awaiting an exchange listing.

Y00ts NFT Collection is Migrating to Ethereum After Accepting $3M Grant From Polygon

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2023. Aug. 10. 02:36

Y00ts NFT Collection is Migrating to Ethereum After Accepting $3M Grant From Polygon DeGods project leader Rohun Vora, known as Frank, said that the move aims to "unite the DeGods and y00ts communities" on the same blockchain. Polygon said it would re-deploy some of the returned funds to support its native builders and creators.

The Protocol: Coinbase Launches Own Blockchain as Sleuths Scour PayPal's Stablecoin Software

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2023. Aug. 09. 22:00

The Protocol: Coinbase Launches Own Blockchain as Sleuths Scour PayPal's Stablecoin Software In this week's issue, we cover Coinbase's launch of "Base," a layer-2 network atop Ethereum, along with the crypto community's reaction to PayPal's new stablecoin and the brouhaha over Matter Labs' use of Polygon-crafted open-source software. The Protocol is CoinDesk's weekly newsletter devoted to blockchain and crypto technology.

SEC Will Appeal XRP Ruling in Case Against Ripple, Regulator Says

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2023. Aug. 09. 21:33

SEC Will Appeal XRP Ruling in Case Against Ripple, Regulator Says The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said it would file an "interlocutory appeal" of a judge's ruling on Ripple's programmatic sales of XRP, the regulator said in a court filing Wednesday.

SEC Will Appeal XRP Ruling in Case Against Ripple

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2023. Aug. 09. 21:33

SEC Will Appeal XRP Ruling in Case Against Ripple The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said it would file an "interlocutory appeal" of a judge's ruling on Ripple's programmatic sales of XRP, the regulator said in a court filing Wednesday.

Fireblocks Discloses ‘Zero Day’ Vulnerabilities Impacting Leading MPC Wallets

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2023. Aug. 09. 21:15

Fireblocks Discloses ‘Zero Day’ Vulnerabilities Impacting Leading MPC Wallets It’s unlikely users were impacted by the vulnerabilities – collectively referred to as “BitForge” – but Fireblocks says they could’ve let hackers “drain funds from the wallets of millions of retail and institutional customers in seconds” if left unfixed.

Early Base Whales Have an Affinity for Meme Tokens, Nansen Says

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2023. Aug. 09. 19:31

Early Base Whales Have an Affinity for Meme Tokens, Nansen Says The top 22 depositors to Base as of July 31 have allocations in a telegram trading bot token, several meme tokens and an on-chain casino token.

Animated Series Futurama Takes Characters to 'Doge City,' Mocks Crypto Miners

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2023. Aug. 09. 19:27

Animated Series Futurama Takes Characters to 'Doge City,' Mocks Crypto Miners Popular animated science fiction show Futurama gave a glimpse into what it thinks the future of crypto could look like in its latest episode called “How the West Was 101001” by mocking crypto miners.

Barbie Is a Metaverse

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2023. Aug. 09. 17:50

Barbie Is a Metaverse Virtual worlds, like Barbie’s, are a source of meaning and fulfillment for people seeking more in life. And these worlds gain from interactions: the more interoperability, the better.

PayPal’s Stablecoin Is a Watershed Moment for Finance

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2023. Aug. 09. 17:03

PayPal’s Stablecoin Is a Watershed Moment for Finance Until now, most of crypto’s big innovations have been for crypto-natives. PayPal’s stablecoin is different, says Austin Campbell, the former head of Portfolio Management at Paxos.

Bank of England Wants Digital Pound Advisers as It Moves to CBDC Design Phase

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2023. Aug. 09. 16:53

Bank of England Wants Digital Pound Advisers as It Moves to CBDC Design Phase The Bank of England has also started recruiting for its central bank digital currency engagement forum.

Congresswoman Maxine Waters Says She’s ‘Deeply Concerned’ About PayPal’s New Stablecoin

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2023. Aug. 09. 16:52

Congresswoman Maxine Waters Says She’s ‘Deeply Concerned’ About PayPal’s New Stablecoin The top Democrat on the House Financial Service Committee criticized PayPal’s plans in a statement on Wednesday.

PayPal’s Real Stablecoin Strategy: It Wants to Earn Interest on Your Deposits

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2023. Aug. 09. 16:33

PayPal’s Real Stablecoin Strategy: It Wants to Earn Interest on Your Deposits High U.S. Treasury interest rates are a powerful short-term motivator. Everything else is theory.

As Curve Averts DeFi Death Spiral, Fiasco Exposes Serious Risks

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2023. Aug. 09. 16:27

As Curve Averts DeFi Death Spiral, Fiasco Exposes Serious Risks Curve, a leading decentralized exchange on Ethereum, was hacked for $70 million in July. Questions continue to linger around the platform's long-term viability and potential contagion risk.

The Right Way to (Passively) Invest in Crypto: Crypto Long & Short

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2023. Aug. 09. 16:00

The Right Way to (Passively) Invest in Crypto: Crypto Long & Short John Bogle and modern portfolio theorists revolutionized investing, but their insights need some revision to work in crypto.

A Wild Month for Treasuries Is Slow Going for Crypto: Crypto Long & Short

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2023. Aug. 09. 16:00

A Wild Month for Treasuries Is Slow Going for Crypto: Crypto Long & Short Bitcoin looks more stable than long-term U.S. Treasuries, which means it’s a boring time for crypto but an exciting time in the bond market.

Coca-Cola and Friends With Benefits Headline Base’s ‘Onchain Summer’ Web3 Festival

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2023. Aug. 09. 16:00

Coca-Cola and Friends With Benefits Headline Base’s ‘Onchain Summer’ Web3 Festival Coinbase’s layer 2 network is celebrating its launch with Onchain Summer, a multi-week series of Web3 activations across art, gaming and music.

Coinbase Officially Launches 'Base' Blockchain, in Milestone for a Public Company

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2023. Aug. 09. 16:00

Coinbase Officially Launches 'Base' Blockchain, in Milestone for a Public Company The big U.S. crypto exchange Coinbase says its blockchain is the first ever to be launched by a publicly traded company, and represents a major push into a new revenue opportunity.

Coinbase Officially Launches Base Blockchain in Milestone for a Public Company

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2023. Aug. 09. 16:00

Coinbase Officially Launches Base Blockchain in Milestone for a Public Company The big U.S. crypto exchange Coinbase says its blockchain is the first ever to be launched by a publicly traded company, and represents a major push into a new revenue opportunity.

Grimes Made More Money With NFTs Than in Her Entire Music Career: Wired

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2023. Aug. 09. 14:24

Grimes Made More Money With NFTs Than in Her Entire Music Career: Wired In a recent interview, the artist claimed that she hopes that NFTs and crypto can “come back” to help compensate digital artists.

Grimes Made More Money From NFTs Than From Her Entire Music Career: Wired

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2023. Aug. 09. 14:24

Grimes Made More Money From NFTs Than From Her Entire Music Career: Wired In a recent interview, the artist claimed that she hopes that NFTs and crypto can “come back” to help compensate digital artists.

‘The Next Crypto Gem’ TV Show Aims to Be ‘The Apprentice’ for Crypto

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2023. Aug. 09. 13:37

‘The Next Crypto Gem’ TV Show Aims to Be ‘The Apprentice’ for Crypto The new reality show pits contestants against one another for a prize package estimated to be worth over $150K.

Web3 Security Startup Cube3.ai Emerges From Stealth With $8.2M Seed Funding

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2023. Aug. 09. 13:00

Web3 Security Startup Cube3.ai Emerges From Stealth With $8.2M Seed Funding The fundraising was led by Blockchange Ventures, with participation from Dispersion Capital, Symbolic Capital, Hypersphere Ventures, ICLUB and TA Ventures.

Microsoft and Aptos Labs Collaborate on New AI Blockchain Solutions

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2023. Aug. 09. 12:30

Microsoft and Aptos Labs Collaborate on New AI Blockchain Solutions Aptos, a reincarnation of Facebook's Diem blockchain, is integrating Microsoft's AI infrastructure to support users and developers.

Microsoft, Aptos Lab Team Up on New Blockchain AI Tools

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2023. Aug. 09. 12:30

Microsoft, Aptos Lab Team Up on New Blockchain AI Tools Aptos, a reincarnation of Facebook's Diem blockchain, is integrating Microsoft's AI infrastructure to support users and developers.

Microsoft, Aptos Labs Team Up on New Blockchain AI Tools

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2023. Aug. 09. 12:30

Microsoft, Aptos Labs Team Up on New Blockchain AI Tools Aptos, a reincarnation of Facebook's Diem blockchain, is integrating Microsoft's AI infrastructure to support users and developers.

Russia to Test Digital Ruble With Banks, Clients

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2023. Aug. 09. 12:28

Russia to Test Digital Ruble With Banks, Clients  The country's central bank will begin real-world tests of the digital currency with 13 banks and limited clients on Aug. 15.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Flirts With $30K as Traders Await CPI

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2023. Aug. 09. 12:18

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Flirts With $30K as Traders Await CPI The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 2, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Maple Finance's Tokenized Treasuries Available to U.S. Investors After Securities Exemption

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2023. Aug. 09. 12:00

Maple Finance's Tokenized Treasuries Available to U.S. Investors After Securities Exemption The platform's cash management facility has grown to $22 million in assets under management since opened in April.

Rollbit's RLB Token Rockets 60% as Crypto Casino Bets on Daily Token Burn

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2023. Aug. 09. 10:46

Rollbit's RLB Token Rockets 60% as Crypto Casino Bets on Daily Token Burn Rollbit revenues crossed over $2 million in the past 24 hours across various services, data shows. This means a significant amount – after costs – will use to fund RLB purchases daily.

Trader Who Predicted Luna's Downfall Now Holds 450K MOON Tokens

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2023. Aug. 09. 10:32

Trader Who Predicted Luna's Downfall Now Holds 450K MOON Tokens GCR likely bought 450,000 MOON at an average price of 40 cents-45 cents, Loch Research's Prithvi Jhaveri said.

XRP, SOL Lead Crypto Market Bounce; RLB and UNIBOT Surge on Bullish Sentiment

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2023. Aug. 09. 09:41

XRP, SOL Lead Crypto Market Bounce; RLB and UNIBOT Surge on Bullish Sentiment Trading volumes for rollbit tokens grew 500% on a revamped token buy-and-burn plan.

Market Wrap: XRP, SOL Lead Crypto Market Bounce; RLB and UNIBOT Surge on Bullish Sentiment

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2023. Aug. 09. 09:41

Market Wrap: XRP, SOL Lead Crypto Market Bounce; RLB and UNIBOT Surge on Bullish Sentiment Trading volumes for rollbit tokens grew 500% on a revamped token buy-and-burn plan.

Stablecoin Market to Grow to Almost $3T in Next 5 Years: Bernstein

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2023. Aug. 09. 09:33

Stablecoin Market to Grow to Almost $3T in Next 5 Years: Bernstein Major global financial and consumer platforms are expected to issue co-branded stablecoins resulting in significant growth for these cryptocurrencies, the report said.

Stablecoin Market to Soar to Almost $3T in Next 5 Years: Bernstein

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2023. Aug. 09. 09:33

Stablecoin Market to Soar to Almost $3T in Next 5 Years: Bernstein Major global financial and consumer platforms are expected to issue co-branded stablecoins resulting in significant growth for these cryptocurrencies, the report said.

Bitcoin's 'Taker Buy-Sell Ratio' Surges Signals Renewed Bullish Vigour

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2023. Aug. 09. 07:26

Bitcoin's 'Taker Buy-Sell Ratio' Surges Signals Renewed Bullish Vigour The taker buy-sell ratio measures the buy volume divided by the sell volume of takers in perpetual swap trades.

Bitcoin's 'Taker Buy-Sell Ratio' Surges, Signals Renewed Bullish Vigour

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2023. Aug. 09. 07:26

Bitcoin's 'Taker Buy-Sell Ratio' Surges, Signals Renewed Bullish Vigour The taker buy-sell ratio measures the buy volume divided by the sell volume of takers in perpetual swap trades.

Bitcoin's 'Taker Buy-Sell Ratio' Surges, Signals Renewed Bullish Vigor

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2023. Aug. 09. 07:26

Bitcoin's 'Taker Buy-Sell Ratio' Surges, Signals Renewed Bullish Vigor The taker buy-sell ratio measures the buy volume divided by the sell volume of takers in perpetual swap trades.

Cardano-Based MuesliSwap to Refund ‘High Slippage’ Losses for Users

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2023. Aug. 09. 06:32

Cardano-Based MuesliSwap to Refund ‘High Slippage’ Losses for Users Users are said to have lost varying amounts of funds by setting slippage too high due to a “misunderstanding.”

First Mover Asia: First $30K, Then $40K, but Bitcoin Needs Volatility First

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2023. Aug. 09. 01:35

First Mover Asia: First $30K, Then $40K, but Bitcoin Needs Volatility First The world’s largest digital asset is rangebound, but so far this year, bitcoin is beating the returns most digital asset funds are posting.

Coinbase Exec: ‘There’s No Playbook’ for Public Company Launching Blockchain

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2023. Aug. 09. 01:31

Coinbase Exec: ‘There’s No Playbook’ for Public Company Launching Blockchain As Coinbase, the big U.S. crypto exchange, plans to launch its new Base blockchain on Wednesday, CoinDesk interviewed Jesse Pollak, who’s leading the effort. Here’s an excerpted version.

Crypto News Today: Bitcoin's Rally Toward $30K, PayPal's Stablecoin Fakes, and More

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2023. Aug. 08. 21:28

Crypto News Today: Bitcoin's Rally Toward $30K, PayPal's Stablecoin Fakes, and More As Bitcoin retakes $30K and major players like PayPal delve into the crypto realm, the intersection of traditional finance and crypto becomes more pronounced.

Private Equity Giant David Rubenstein Makes the Case for Bitcoin

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2023. Aug. 08. 21:19

Private Equity Giant David Rubenstein Makes the Case for Bitcoin Billionaire private equity titan David Rubenstein believes Bitcoin (BTC) is here to stay thanks to growing institutional interest as evidenced by BlackRock’s application for a spot bitcoin ETF as well as general global demand for a form of money that can’t be controlled by governments.

Fed Starts New Program to Oversee Crypto Activity in U.S. Banks

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2023. Aug. 08. 21:02

Fed Starts New Program to Oversee Crypto Activity in U.S. Banks The U.S. Federal Reserve is starting a new program for overseeing banks’ crypto activity, and it further clarified its requirement that the lenders under its authority get approval before engaging in digital assets activities.

Venture-Backed Saddle Finance Proposes Wind-Down, Dissolution

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2023. Aug. 08. 20:39

Venture-Backed Saddle Finance Proposes Wind-Down, Dissolution The Ethereum-based crypto trading protocol will shut down and distribute its treasury to investors.

Former FTX Exec Ryan Salame Talking to Prosecutors About Plea Deal: Bloomberg

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2023. Aug. 08. 19:21

Former FTX Exec Ryan Salame Talking to Prosecutors About Plea Deal: Bloomberg It was not known whether Salame would cooperate with prosecutors and testify against FTX co-founder and CEO Sam Bankman-Fried.

Desperately Seeking Crypto’s Killer App

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2023. Aug. 08. 19:15

Desperately Seeking Crypto’s Killer App When you take away the speculation, what Web3 services actually deliver utility for users?

Crypto Market Leaders and Laggards: The Biggest Movers of the Week

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2023. Aug. 08. 19:13

Crypto Market Leaders and Laggards: The Biggest Movers of the Week Stellar (XLM), XRP (XRP) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) were notable winners from the last week, while Curve Finance (CRV) and Augur (REP) struggled. The market is down overall, according to CoinDesk Market Index, but only marginally compared to recent growth.

Lessons of a $37M Attack: How a Ukrainian Payment Processor Was Hacked

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2023. Aug. 08. 18:39

Lessons of a $37M Attack: How a Ukrainian Payment Processor Was Hacked CoinsPaid, a crypto payment processing company with Ukrainian roots, fell a victim to a social engineering attack, thought to have emanated from Lazarus, a North Korean hacking group.

Bavaria's Data Regulator Had Not Concluded Assessment of Worldcoin When the Project Launched

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2023. Aug. 08. 18:09

Bavaria's Data Regulator Had Not Concluded Assessment of Worldcoin When the Project Launched The Sam Altman co-founded project has been shut down in Kenya over privacy concerns.

Sam Bankman-Fried Will Still Face Campaign Finance-Related Charge, DOJ Says

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2023. Aug. 08. 16:44

Sam Bankman-Fried Will Still Face Campaign Finance-Related Charge, DOJ Says The U.S. Department of Justice still plans to argue that Sam Bankman-Fried conducted an "illegal campaign finance" scheme when it goes to trial in October, prosecutors said Tuesday, two weeks after saying they couldn't bring a campaign finance charge against the FTX founder due to treaty obligations.

Sam Bankman-Fried Will Still Face Campaign Finance-Related Charge, Justice Department Says

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2023. Aug. 08. 16:44

Sam Bankman-Fried Will Still Face Campaign Finance-Related Charge, Justice Department Says The U.S. Department of Justice still plans to argue that Sam Bankman-Fried conducted an "illegal campaign finance" scheme when it goes to trial in October, prosecutors said Tuesday, two weeks after saying they couldn't bring a campaign finance charge against the FTX founder due to treaty obligations.

Cathie Wood and Mike Novogratz Are Both Bullish on Spot Bitcoin ETF Approvals

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2023. Aug. 08. 16:12

Cathie Wood and Mike Novogratz Are Both Bullish on Spot Bitcoin ETF Approvals Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood and Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz are both optimistic about the imminent approval of a spot bitcoin ETF.

Brevan Howard Backs Crypto Infrastructure Startup Puffer in $5.5M Round

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2023. Aug. 08. 15:52

Brevan Howard Backs Crypto Infrastructure Startup Puffer in $5.5M Round The seed round for the liquid staking startup was co-led by Lemniscap and Lightspeed Faction.

Paxos Has Other 'White Label' Stablecoin Opportunities in the Works in Addition to PayPal USD

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2023. Aug. 08. 14:43

Paxos Has Other 'White Label' Stablecoin Opportunities in the Works in Addition to PayPal USD Crypto infrastructure provider Paxos Trust is already working on other stablecoin projects similar to PayPal’s new PYUSD, said Paxos’ head of strategy Walter Hessert on CoinDesk TV on Tuesday.

Bitmain, Anchorage Expected to Take Equity in Bitcoin Miner Core Scientific as Part of Bankruptcy Plan

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2023. Aug. 08. 14:02

Bitmain, Anchorage Expected to Take Equity in Bitcoin Miner Core Scientific as Part of Bankruptcy Plan The world's largest machine maker is set to take a $54 million stake in Core Scientific as the miner emerges out of Chapter 11 proceedings.

Binance Receives License to Offer Bitcoin, Digital Asset Services in El Salvador

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2023. Aug. 08. 14:00

Binance Receives License to Offer Bitcoin, Digital Asset Services in El Salvador The crypto exchange said it now holds licenses to operate in 18 countries.

Blockchain Security Firm Forta Upgrades Its Scam Detector to Battle Growing Crypto Fraud

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2023. Aug. 08. 13:54

Blockchain Security Firm Forta Upgrades Its Scam Detector to Battle Growing Crypto Fraud Hundreds of millions of dollars have been lost to scams and exploits in July alone.

Multicoin Backer L1 Digital Raises $152M for Second Crypto VC Fund

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2023. Aug. 08. 13:30

Multicoin Backer L1 Digital Raises $152M for Second Crypto VC Fund The Swiss advisor makes direct investments in crypto projects and also backs early-stage crypto investment firms.

Crypto Brokerage Blockchain.com Receives Institution License From Singapore

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2023. Aug. 08. 13:18

Crypto Brokerage Blockchain.com Receives Institution License From Singapore The company had received an in-principle approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore last year.

Decentralized Insurance Alternative Nexus Mutual Provides Cover to UK Shopkeepers

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2023. Aug. 08. 13:00

Decentralized Insurance Alternative Nexus Mutual Provides Cover to UK Shopkeepers A partnership with InShare sees Nexus adding some of its $274 million on-chain capacity to the retail mutual insurer comprising over 5,000 shopkeepers and small retail businesses.

Circle Makes Crypto Payments Easier With New Programmable Web3 Wallet for Businesses

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2023. Aug. 08. 12:37

Circle Makes Crypto Payments Easier With New Programmable Web3 Wallet for Businesses Circle’s Programmable Wallets platform is available now for developers on Ethereum, Avalanche and Polygon, with plans to expand to other blockchain later this year.

Circle Seeks to Make Crypto Payments Easier With New 'Programmable Wallets'

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2023. Aug. 08. 12:37

Circle Seeks to Make Crypto Payments Easier With New 'Programmable Wallets' Circle’s Programmable Wallets platform is available now for developers on Ethereum, Avalanche and Polygon, with plans to expand to other blockchain later this year.

First Mover Americas: Market Doesn't React Much to PayPal Stablecoin

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2023. Aug. 08. 12:26

First Mover Americas: Market Doesn't React Much to PayPal Stablecoin The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 2, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

AI Will Be One of the Most Important Investment Themes Over the Next Decade: Morgan Stanley

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2023. Aug. 08. 11:44

AI Will Be One of the Most Important Investment Themes Over the Next Decade: Morgan Stanley The generative-AI market rally is assumed to have started with the launch of ChatGPT late last year, the report said.

Rising Dormant Bitcoin Numbers Suggest Holding Is a Preferred Investment Strategy

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2023. Aug. 08. 09:33

Rising Dormant Bitcoin Numbers Suggest Holding Is a Preferred Investment Strategy Almost 69% of circulating bitcoin have been inactive for at least a year.

Bitcoin, Ether Flat as PayPal USD Report Fails to Ignite Market; SHIB Finds Support

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2023. Aug. 08. 09:29

Bitcoin, Ether Flat as PayPal USD Report Fails to Ignite Market; SHIB Finds Support Ether (ETH), bnb (BNB) and cardano (ADA) were similarly little changed. Dogecoin (DOGE) and Avalanche blockchain’s avax (AVAX) fell 1.5% to lead losses among major tokens.

Bitcoin Pushes Higher Above $29.5K After Weak China Data Sends Yields Plunging

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2023. Aug. 08. 09:29

Bitcoin Pushes Higher Above $29.5K After Weak China Data Sends Yields Plunging Ether (ETH), bnb (BNB) and cardano (ADA) were similarly little changed. Dogecoin (DOGE) and Avalanche blockchain’s avax (AVAX) fell 1.5% to lead losses among major tokens.

Bitcoin Pushes Higher to Above $29.5K After Weak China Data Sends Yields Plunging

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2023. Aug. 08. 09:29

Bitcoin Pushes Higher to Above $29.5K After Weak China Data Sends Yields Plunging Ether (ETH), bnb (BNB) and cardano (ADA) were similarly little changed. Dogecoin (DOGE) and Avalanche blockchain’s avax (AVAX) fell 1.5% to lead losses among major tokens.

Bitcoin Rises 3% to Challenge $30K After Weak China Data Sends Yields Plunging

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2023. Aug. 08. 09:29

Bitcoin Rises 3% to Challenge $30K After Weak China Data Sends Yields Plunging Ether (ETH), bnb (BNB) and cardano (ADA) were similarly little changed. Dogecoin (DOGE) and Avalanche blockchain’s avax (AVAX) fell 1.5% to lead losses among major tokens.

Bitcoin Pushes Through $30K for First Time in Nearly One Week

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2023. Aug. 08. 09:29

Bitcoin Pushes Through $30K for First Time in Nearly One Week Ether (ETH), bnb (BNB) and cardano (ADA) were similarly little changed. Dogecoin (DOGE) and Avalanche blockchain’s avax (AVAX) fell 1.5% to lead losses among major tokens.

Bitcoin Jumps Above $30K for First Time in Nearly a Week

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2023. Aug. 08. 09:29

Bitcoin Jumps Above $30K for First Time in Nearly a Week Ether (ETH), bnb (BNB) and cardano (ADA) were similarly little changed. Dogecoin (DOGE) and Avalanche blockchain’s avax (AVAX) fell 1.5% to lead losses among major tokens.

Bitcoin Stuck at $29.7K as Market Awaits U.S. Economic Data

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2023. Aug. 08. 09:29

Bitcoin Stuck at $29.7K as Market Awaits U.S. Economic Data Ether (ETH), bnb (BNB) and cardano (ADA) were similarly little changed. Dogecoin (DOGE) and Avalanche blockchain’s avax (AVAX) fell 1.5% to lead losses among major tokens.

UK's Central Bank Forges Ahead With Plans for a Systemic Stablecoin Regime

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2023. Aug. 08. 09:11

UK's Central Bank Forges Ahead With Plans for a Systemic Stablecoin Regime The U.K. recently passed the Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 into law which gave the BoE powers to set up a systemic stablecoin regime.

Fake PayPal USD Tokens Pop up on Several Blockchains

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2023. Aug. 08. 06:58

Fake PayPal USD Tokens Pop up on Several Blockchains Some of these tokens can’t be sold after purchase, while some can "pull the rug" at any moment.

Bitstamp Raising Funds for Asia, Europe Expansion: Bloomberg

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2023. Aug. 08. 06:52

Bitstamp Raising Funds for Asia, Europe Expansion: Bloomberg Bitstamp is one of the oldest crypto exchanges, founded in 2011.

Reddit Community Tokens Moons and Bricks Soar 50% on Kraken Listing

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2023. Aug. 08. 06:18

Reddit Community Tokens Moons and Bricks Soar 50% on Kraken Listing Kraken and Kraken Pro users can trade both coins against the U.S. dollar and euro in the spot market.

Huobi Receives $200M USDT, $9M Ether From Whale

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2023. Aug. 08. 05:54

Huobi Receives $200M USDT, $9M Ether From Whale Transfers occur as outflows from exchange continue.

First Mover Asia: What Will It Take to Get Bitcoin to $30K?

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2023. Aug. 08. 01:24

First Mover Asia: What Will It Take to Get Bitcoin to $30K? The world’s largest digital asset isn’t budging and it'll take regulatory clarity to push past $30,000.

Solana-Based Cypher Protocol Experiences Exploit, Freezes Smart Contract

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2023. Aug. 07. 21:06

Solana-Based Cypher Protocol Experiences Exploit, Freezes Smart Contract The protocol’s contracts are now frozen as contributors attempt to make contact with hackers to negotiate a return of funds.

Crypto Exchange Mango’s Legal Bills Swell, a Year After Alleged $116M Heist

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2023. Aug. 07. 20:33

Crypto Exchange Mango’s Legal Bills Swell, a Year After Alleged $116M Heist First the blockchain-based exchange was allegedly victimized by a market manipulator, and now it's having to spend big on lawyers to pursue suits and other remedies.

PayPal’s Regulated Stablecoin Is a ‘Watershed Moment’ in Crypto Space, Says Partner Paxos

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2023. Aug. 07. 19:57

PayPal’s Regulated Stablecoin Is a ‘Watershed Moment’ in Crypto Space, Says Partner Paxos “The difference is significant because we have a prudential regulator,” said Paxos head of strategy Walter Hessert.

PayPal’s Regulated Stablecoin Is ‘Watershed Moment’ in Crypto, Says Partner Paxos

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2023. Aug. 07. 19:57

PayPal’s Regulated Stablecoin Is ‘Watershed Moment’ in Crypto, Says Partner Paxos “The difference is significant because we have a prudential regulator,” said Paxos head of strategy Walter Hessert.

Two Months in El Salvador: The Ground Game for Bitcoin Adoption

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2023. Aug. 07. 19:29

Two Months in El Salvador: The Ground Game for Bitcoin Adoption A graduate student on leave from the Wharton School checks in on the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender. Are locals buying it?

2 Months in El Salvador: The Ground Game for Bitcoin Adoption

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2023. Aug. 07. 19:29

2 Months in El Salvador: The Ground Game for Bitcoin Adoption A graduate student on leave from the Wharton School checks in on the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender. Are locals buying it?

Crypto News Today: PayPal's Stablecoin Debut, Worldcoin's Kenyan Hurdles, and More

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2023. Aug. 07. 19:25

Crypto News Today: PayPal's Stablecoin Debut, Worldcoin's Kenyan Hurdles, and More From PayPal's entry into the stablecoin market to regulatory challenges faced by Worldcoin in Kenya, the crypto world continues to be a blend of innovation and controversy.

Aptos’ APT Token Slides Ahead of $30M Unlock

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2023. Aug. 07. 18:42

Aptos’ APT Token Slides Ahead of $30M Unlock APT has decreased by over 3.2% in the past 24 hours performing worse than bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH), per CoinDesk market data.

It's ChatGPT, but for Bitcoin: New AI Tool Avoids 'Hallucinations'

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2023. Aug. 07. 17:39

It's ChatGPT, but for Bitcoin: New AI Tool Avoids 'Hallucinations' An experimental version of the Bitcoin-focused AI chatbot was released on Thursday by Chaincode Labs, which says its new "ChatBTC" is less likely to give incorrect answers about the original cryptocurrency, or to “hallucinate” like the more popular (and generalist) ChatGPT.

Mantle Introduces New Governing Body for Treasury Management

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2023. Aug. 07. 16:44

Mantle Introduces New Governing Body for Treasury Management The new layer 2 network passed a governance vote that establishes the Mantle Economics Committee as well as introduces more liquid staking into the ecosystem by authorizing liquid staking protocol Mantle LSD and the allocation of 40,000 ETH from its treasury to stETH.

CPI Preview: Bitcoin Unlikely to Get Bullish Catalyst

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2023. Aug. 07. 16:33

CPI Preview: Bitcoin Unlikely to Get Bullish Catalyst Markets are already expecting the Fed to refrain from more rate hikes this year and have begun pricing in rate cuts in 2024.

CPI Preview: Bitcoin Unlikely to Get Bullish Catalyst From July Inflation Data

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2023. Aug. 07. 16:33

CPI Preview: Bitcoin Unlikely to Get Bullish Catalyst From July Inflation Data Markets are already expecting the Fed to refrain from more rate hikes this year and have begun pricing in rate cuts in 2024.

A Long-Awaited Crypto Tax Rule Was Written Months Ago. Why Isn’t it Proposed?

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2023. Aug. 07. 16:29

A Long-Awaited Crypto Tax Rule Was Written Months Ago. Why Isn’t it Proposed? Crypto investors and their brokerages are waiting for a U.S. tax rule that will completely overhaul how they report their cryptocurrency taxes, but the government isn’t offering any straight answers about its holdup even as prominent lawmakers clamor for the Treasury Department to finish the job.

Binance's VC Arm Dominated Funding Rounds Last Week Even as Regulators Scrutinized the Crypto Exchange

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2023. Aug. 07. 14:59

Binance's VC Arm Dominated Funding Rounds Last Week Even as Regulators Scrutinized the Crypto Exchange Binance Labs announced investments in four incubator projects and participated in a round for privacy infrastructure startup zkPass.

Sino Global Files $67M Claim Against FTX-Alameda

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2023. Aug. 07. 14:35

Sino Global Files $67M Claim Against FTX-Alameda Sino Global invested in tokens heavily affected by the decline of Sam Bankman-Fried's FTX crypto empire and partnered with FTX on a fund raised with outside investors' capital.

Lido Attracted 10K Ether Stakers to Protocol in July

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2023. Aug. 07. 14:32

Lido Attracted 10K Ether Stakers to Protocol in July The largest staking service provider also crossed $15 billion in total value locked, a level not seen since May 2022.

Bitcoin Remains King While Crypto Hedge Funds Get Rekt

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2023. Aug. 07. 14:14

Bitcoin Remains King While Crypto Hedge Funds Get Rekt Even though crypto hedge funds managed positive returns during the first half of 2023, bitcoin trounced them, according to a 21e6 Capital report.

Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin Billions Have Rebounded Since He Exited CEO Job a Year Ago

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2023. Aug. 07. 13:30

Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin Billions Have Rebounded Since He Exited CEO Job a Year Ago Saylor stepped down as CEO of MicroStrategy one year ago in order to focus solely on Bitcoin.

PayPal to Issue Dollar-Pegged Crypto Stablecoin Based on Ethereum

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2023. Aug. 07. 12:57

PayPal to Issue Dollar-Pegged Crypto Stablecoin Based on Ethereum The PayPal USD will be pegged to U.S. dollars and issued by Paxos Trust.

First Mover Americas: Michael Saylor's Wager on Bitcoin Looking Better

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2023. Aug. 07. 12:20

First Mover Americas: Michael Saylor's Wager on Bitcoin Looking Better The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 2, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Fed's Rate Hike Cycle Has Peaked, Investment Banks Say

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2023. Aug. 07. 12:17

Fed's Rate Hike Cycle Has Peaked, Investment Banks Say The end of the tightening cycle does not necessarily imply a quick pivot toward zero interest rate policy, meaning animal spirits may not return to the crypto market anytime soon.

Worldcoin's Nairobi Warehouse Raided by Kenyan Police: Local Reports

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2023. Aug. 07. 10:36

Worldcoin's Nairobi Warehouse Raided by Kenyan Police: Local Reports Kenyan police raided Worldcoin's Nairobi warehouse and confiscated documents and machines on Saturday.

Worldcoin Nairobi Warehouse Raided by Kenyan Police: Reports

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2023. Aug. 07. 10:36

Worldcoin Nairobi Warehouse Raided by Kenyan Police: Reports Kenyan police raided Worldcoin's Nairobi warehouse and confiscated documents and machines on Saturday.

Cardano Blockchain Transactions Jumped 49% Last Quarter as ADA Sentiment Grew

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2023. Aug. 07. 10:18

Cardano Blockchain Transactions Jumped 49% Last Quarter as ADA Sentiment Grew Blockchain load – a measure of how much data is contained in blocks over a certain period – rose to 50% in the second quarter from under 40% in the first. It peaked at 81% in May.

Cardano Blockchain Transactions Jumped 49% in Q2 on Network Upgrades, New Users

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2023. Aug. 07. 10:18

Cardano Blockchain Transactions Jumped 49% in Q2 on Network Upgrades, New Users Blockchain load – a measure of how much data is contained in blocks over a certain period – rose to 50% in the second quarter from under 40% in the first. It peaked at 81% in May.

Crypto Options Traders Are Still Shorting Bitcoin Volatility

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2023. Aug. 07. 08:28

Crypto Options Traders Are Still Shorting Bitcoin Volatility "Given the absence of big news in August, selling volatility and taking a vacation for solid theta gains is the only thing I can do right now," one trader said. Crypto traders typically short volatility by selling or writing call/put options.

Crypto Options Traders Bet Against Volatility

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2023. Aug. 07. 08:28

Crypto Options Traders Bet Against Volatility "Given the absence of big news in August, selling volatility and taking a vacation for solid theta gains is the only thing I can do right now," one trader said. Crypto traders typically short volatility by selling or writing call/put options.

Huobi's Stablecoin Reserves Down 30% Amid Reports of Executive Arrests

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2023. Aug. 07. 08:05

Huobi's Stablecoin Reserves Down 30% Amid Reports of Executive Arrests Data from Nansen.ai shows that users have withdrawn $44.8 million in stablecoins during the last week.

Curve Recoups 73% of Hacked Funds, Bolstering CRV Sentiment

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2023. Aug. 07. 07:21

Curve Recoups 73% of Hacked Funds, Bolstering CRV Sentiment A public bounty is now open for finding the remaining funds with a $1.8 million reward.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Teases $30K While the Long Wait for an ETF Continues

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2023. Aug. 07. 01:52

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Teases $30K While the Long Wait for an ETF Continues Trading volume is down, but all signs point to a break-out around the corner.

NFT Trading Is Ice Cold But Developers Are Still Hot for Web3

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2023. Aug. 05. 16:05

NFT Trading Is Ice Cold But Developers Are Still Hot for Web3 This week, new reports were released that point to a major slowdown in NFT trading. Plus, Etihad Airways will soon let its community of frequent fliers stake NFTs for miles.

Global X Refiles Spot-Bitcoin ETF Application, Naming Coinbase as ‘Surveillance-Sharing’ Partner

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2023. Aug. 04. 20:50

Global X Refiles Spot-Bitcoin ETF Application, Naming Coinbase as ‘Surveillance-Sharing’ Partner The filing comes around the same time the firm requested permission to offer a bitcoin-future ETF.

America’s Credit Rating Helps Make Case for Bitcoin

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2023. Aug. 04. 20:31

America’s Credit Rating Helps Make Case for Bitcoin Fitch’s downgrade of U.S. debt this week is a warning to American policymakers and r underscores why Bitcoin and other open monetary systems matter.

The Psychology of Failure and Its Meaning for Web3 Games

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2023. Aug. 04. 18:33

The Psychology of Failure and Its Meaning for Web3 Games The possibility of not winning is among the motivations for gamers to participate because it gives them the opportunity to learn and improve.

Did Razzlekhan’s Husband Really Hack Bitfinex?

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2023. Aug. 04. 17:16

Did Razzlekhan’s Husband Really Hack Bitfinex? “Ilya is a f***ing idiot,” says former U.S. “Most Wanted” hacker Brett Johnson, who questions yesterday’s bombshell confession.

Crypto Investor HashKey Aims to Raise $100M for New Digital Assets Fund

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2023. Aug. 04. 16:56

Crypto Investor HashKey Aims to Raise $100M for New Digital Assets Fund The liquid digital assets fund, regulated by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, will open for investments on Sept. 1.

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez to Accept Presidential Campaign Donations in Bitcoin

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2023. Aug. 04. 16:17

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez to Accept Presidential Campaign Donations in Bitcoin Bitcoin-friendly Miami Mayor Francis Suarez will be accepting donations in bitcoin (BTC) and other crypto for his presidential campaign, he announced on CoinDesk TV on Friday.

Avalanche Blockchain Usage Grew in Second Quarter: Nansen

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2023. Aug. 04. 15:59

Avalanche Blockchain Usage Grew in Second Quarter: Nansen The Avalanche C Chain saw daily active address and transaction volume – two important metrics to gauge a blockchain’s health level – increase significantly in the period.

Coinbase Bears Doubt Stock Can Rise Even After Beating Wall Street’s Estimates

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2023. Aug. 04. 14:34

Coinbase Bears Doubt Stock Can Rise Even After Beating Wall Street’s Estimates It’s hard to see a favorable valuation argument for the stock given the company’s revenue is tethered to an asset class that has yet to show a sustainable everyday utility value, Goldman Sachs said.

Coinbase Bears Doubt Stock Can Rise Even After Exchange Beats Estimates

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2023. Aug. 04. 14:34

Coinbase Bears Doubt Stock Can Rise Even After Exchange Beats Estimates It’s hard to see a favorable valuation argument for the stock given the company’s revenue is tethered to an asset class that has yet to show a sustainable everyday utility value, Goldman Sachs said.

Looter Behind $61M Curve Hack Starts Returning Assets, Raising Hope for Recovery

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2023. Aug. 04. 14:31

Looter Behind $61M Curve Hack Starts Returning Assets, Raising Hope for Recovery The exploited protocols offered a 10% bounty Thursday for returning the rest of the assets until the end f this week.

'Suspicious' Multichain Wallet Dumps $1.8M WOO Network Tokens; Price Drops 8%

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2023. Aug. 04. 13:36

'Suspicious' Multichain Wallet Dumps $1.8M WOO Network Tokens; Price Drops 8% An Ethereum wallet funded by a beneficiary of the Multichain exploit has sold $1.8 million worth of WOO Network (WOO) tokens on Uniswap, causing the price to slump by 8%.

'Suspicious' Multichain Wallet Dumps $1.8M of WOO Network Tokens; Price Drops 8%

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2023. Aug. 04. 13:36

'Suspicious' Multichain Wallet Dumps $1.8M of WOO Network Tokens; Price Drops 8% An Ethereum wallet funded by a beneficiary of the Multichain exploit has sold $1.8 million worth of WOO Network (WOO) tokens on Uniswap, causing the price to slump by 8%.

First Mover Americas: Upbit Moves Up to No. 2 in Spot Trading Volume

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2023. Aug. 04. 12:18

First Mover Americas: Upbit Moves Up to No. 2 in Spot Trading Volume The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 2, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Hong Kong's New Crypto License Could Cost Exchanges a Pretty Penny

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2023. Aug. 04. 12:14

Hong Kong's New Crypto License Could Cost Exchanges a Pretty Penny The city’s new licensing regime paves the way for exchanges to operate legally but tough compliance requirements could cost firms as much as $20 million, industry insiders say.

Coinbase Moves to Dismiss SEC Lawsuit, Alleging Crypto Falls Out of Regulator's Oversight

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2023. Aug. 04. 12:07

Coinbase Moves to Dismiss SEC Lawsuit, Alleging Crypto Falls Out of Regulator's Oversight Coinbase filed for judgement in its ongoing case against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, alleging the regulator is stepping well outside its jurisdiction in suing the crypto exchange.

Arbitrum's Most Popular DEX Goes Live With New Version Offering DOGE Pools at 40%

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2023. Aug. 04. 12:01

Arbitrum's Most Popular DEX Goes Live With New Version Offering DOGE Pools at 40% Version 2 of GMX allows trading of riskier assets at lower fees, with some pools yielding as much as an annualized 47%.

Revolut Suspends U.S. Crypto Platform Over Regulatory Uncertainty

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2023. Aug. 04. 11:35

Revolut Suspends U.S. Crypto Platform Over Regulatory Uncertainty The digital bank said U.S. customers will not be able to access crypto via its platform starting Oct. 3.

Trader Joe Debuts on Ethereum, JOE Jumps 3%

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2023. Aug. 04. 11:21

Trader Joe Debuts on Ethereum, JOE Jumps 3% The DEX's Liquidity Pool was already available on Arbitrum, BNB Chain and Avalanche.

Trader Joe Debuts on Ethereum; JOE Jumps 3%

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2023. Aug. 04. 11:21

Trader Joe Debuts on Ethereum; JOE Jumps 3% The DEX's Liquidity Pool was already available on Arbitrum, BNB Chain and Avalanche.

Largest Crypto Miners Will Benefit Most From Capacity Growth: Bernstein

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2023. Aug. 04. 10:21

Largest Crypto Miners Will Benefit Most From Capacity Growth: Bernstein Larger miners with a low cost of production and low debt are likely to be the big beneficiaries of increased capacity, the report said.

Bitcoin Holdings on OTC Desks Decline 33%: Glassnode

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2023. Aug. 04. 09:57

Bitcoin Holdings on OTC Desks Decline 33%: Glassnode Over-the-counter desk balances are widely considered a proxy for institutional activity.

Hong Kong Lawmaker to Explore Digital Asset Link With Mainland China

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2023. Aug. 04. 09:45

Hong Kong Lawmaker to Explore Digital Asset Link With Mainland China Johnny Ng floated the possibility of licensed Hong Kong exchanges being connected with Shanghai's exchanges.

Toshi Emerges as Key Meme Coin Play Among Traders on Coinbase’s Base Blockchain

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2023. Aug. 04. 07:51

Toshi Emerges as Key Meme Coin Play Among Traders on Coinbase’s Base Blockchain Base is officially going live next week, and some small-cap token hunters are already laying bets.

Cat Coin Toshi Purrs on New Base Blockchain

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2023. Aug. 04. 07:51

Cat Coin Toshi Purrs on New Base Blockchain Base is officially going live next week, and some small-cap token hunters are already laying bets.

Crypto Options Volume on CME Rose to Nearly $1B in July: CCData

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2023. Aug. 04. 06:01

Crypto Options Volume on CME Rose to Nearly $1B in July: CCData The increase in BTC options volume on the CME suggests that institutions might be hedging their positions.

Sam Bankman-Fried Faces Jail as DOJ Pushes for Incarceration

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2023. Aug. 04. 03:23

Sam Bankman-Fried Faces Jail as DOJ Pushes for Incarceration FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's defense isn't denying that he shared former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison's diary with the New York Times, and so he should be "detained pending trial," the U.S. Department of Justice said again in a filing late Thursday.

Sam Bankman-Fried Faces Jail as Justice Department Pushes for Incarceration

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2023. Aug. 04. 03:23

Sam Bankman-Fried Faces Jail as Justice Department Pushes for Incarceration FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's defense isn't denying that he shared former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison's diary with the New York Times, and so he should be "detained pending trial," the U.S. Department of Justice said again in a filing late Thursday.

ProShares Files Application With SEC for Bitcoin and Ether Equal Weight ETF

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2023. Aug. 04. 01:53

ProShares Files Application With SEC for Bitcoin and Ether Equal Weight ETF If approved, the fund will measure "the performance of holding long positions in the nearest maturing monthly bitcoin and ether futures contracts."

ProShares, Bitwise File for Bitcoin and Ether ETFs

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2023. Aug. 04. 01:53

ProShares, Bitwise File for Bitcoin and Ether ETFs If approved, the fund will measure "the performance of holding long positions in the nearest maturing monthly bitcoin and ether futures contracts."

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Remains Calm Above $29.1 K but Is Higher Volatility in Its Future?

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2023. Aug. 04. 01:26

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Remains Calm Above $29.1 K but Is Higher Volatility in Its Future? PLUS: A decrease in bitcoin supply active a year ago indicates that long-term holders have reduced their bitcoin exposure. Is hodling starting to wane?

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Remains Calm Above $29.1 K, but Is Higher Volatility in Its Future?

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2023. Aug. 04. 01:26

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Remains Calm Above $29.1 K, but Is Higher Volatility in Its Future? PLUS: A decrease in bitcoin supply active a year ago indicates that long-term holders have reduced their bitcoin exposure. Is hodling starting to wane?

Bitcoin Drifts Near $29.2K, Unstirred by Macro Events; ADA, SOL, MATIC Steady in the Red

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2023. Aug. 03. 22:54

Bitcoin Drifts Near $29.2K, Unstirred by Macro Events; ADA, SOL, MATIC Steady in the Red The largest cryptocurrency by market cap is likely to remain stubbornly rangebound a little above $29,000, market analysts believe.

Bitcoin Steady at $29.2K as Market Dormant in Asia Session

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2023. Aug. 03. 22:54

Bitcoin Steady at $29.2K as Market Dormant in Asia Session The largest cryptocurrency by market cap is likely to remain stubbornly rangebound a little above $29,000, market analysts believe.

Bitcoin Steady at $29.2K Following Modest U.S. Jobs Miss

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2023. Aug. 03. 22:54

Bitcoin Steady at $29.2K Following Modest U.S. Jobs Miss The largest cryptocurrency by market cap is likely to remain stubbornly rangebound a little above $29,000, market analysts believe.

Bitcoin Slips 1% Back To $29K as Equity Markets Reverse Friday

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2023. Aug. 03. 22:54

Bitcoin Slips 1% Back To $29K as Equity Markets Reverse Friday The largest cryptocurrency by market cap is likely to remain stubbornly rangebound a little above $29,000, market analysts believe.

Bitcoin Wobbles at $29K as XRP Leads Altcoin Losses; SHIB, Helium Gain

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2023. Aug. 03. 22:54

Bitcoin Wobbles at $29K as XRP Leads Altcoin Losses; SHIB, Helium Gain The largest cryptocurrency by market cap is likely to remain stubbornly rangebound a little above $29,000, market analysts believe.

LinksDAO, the Online Community That Bought a Golf Course, Is Accepting New Members

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2023. Aug. 03. 21:28

LinksDAO, the Online Community That Bought a Golf Course, Is Accepting New Members The tiers of membership offer various levels of access to the group's private Discord, network of peer-to-peer private courses and eventual entry to its Spey Bay Golf Club.

Figure Abandons Quest to be U.S. Chartered Crypto Bank After Three-Year Fight

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2023. Aug. 03. 20:50

Figure Abandons Quest to be U.S. Chartered Crypto Bank After Three-Year Fight Figure Technologies, Inc., has pulled its application to become a federally chartered bank in the U.S., ending a three-year rollercoaster ride as regulators clamped down on crypto activity and digital assets banking suffered a black eye when regional lenders associated with the tech world cratered earlier this year.

Coinbase Beats Analyst Estimates for Q2, but Transaction Revenue Falls

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2023. Aug. 03. 20:31

Coinbase Beats Analyst Estimates for Q2, but Transaction Revenue Falls The crypto exchange beat on both the top and bottom lines, but transaction revenue and total trading volume fell.

Curve Founder Still Owes $80M Despite Raising Nearly $30M in Past Two Days

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2023. Aug. 03. 19:57

Curve Founder Still Owes $80M Despite Raising Nearly $30M in Past Two Days Michael Egorov is under liquidation pressure following the CRV’s recent price drop and Curve exploit.

Curve Founder Raises $42.4M to Pay Off $80M On-Chain Debt

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2023. Aug. 03. 19:57

Curve Founder Raises $42.4M to Pay Off $80M On-Chain Debt Michael Egorov is under liquidation pressure following the CRV’s recent price drop and Curve exploit.

Curve Offers Hackers 10% Bounty in Exchange for Return of Crypto

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2023. Aug. 03. 19:45

Curve Offers Hackers 10% Bounty in Exchange for Return of Crypto "We will pursue you from all angles with the full extent of the law," said Curve, Metronome and Alchemix.

Polygon Claims Matter Labs Copied Its Code Without Attribution

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2023. Aug. 03. 19:10

Polygon Claims Matter Labs Copied Its Code Without Attribution In a blog post, Polygon shared that Matter Labs had copy-pasted part of the code from their Plonky2 library.

Traders Ditch USDT on Curve, Uniswap, Pushing Key Exchange Pools Into Imbalance

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2023. Aug. 03. 19:07

Traders Ditch USDT on Curve, Uniswap, Pushing Key Exchange Pools Into Imbalance Similar imbalances happened when Terra imploded in May 2022 and after the Silicon Valley Bank crisis hit USDC issuer Circle in March.

Elon Musk’s X Seeks Data Partner to Build Trading Service on App: Semafor

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2023. Aug. 03. 17:44

Elon Musk’s X Seeks Data Partner to Build Trading Service on App: Semafor Elon Musk’s soon-to-be super app X, formerly known as Twitter, is looking for a financial-data giant to build a trading hub inside the app, news outlet Semafor reported citing documents and people familiar with the matter.

Crypto and the Real Meaning of 'Radicalism'

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2023. Aug. 03. 17:37

Crypto and the Real Meaning of 'Radicalism' The right-wing economics that shaped crypto doesn’t determine its future, argues a new book by Joshua Dávila – A.K.A. The Blockchain Socialist.

South Korean Exchange Upbit Surpasses Coinbase, OKX in July Trading Volume to Take No. 2 Spot for First Time

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2023. Aug. 03. 16:24

South Korean Exchange Upbit Surpasses Coinbase, OKX in July Trading Volume to Take No. 2 Spot for First Time The exchange bucked the general market trend that saw a decline in trading volume for most centralized exchanges.

Animoca Brands-Backed Game 'Wreck League' Puts Bored Apes Into the Storyline

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2023. Aug. 03. 16:14

Animoca Brands-Backed Game 'Wreck League' Puts Bored Apes Into the Storyline The new game, launching in the next few weeks, will allow players to assemble giant robotic characters using collectible NFT parts.

Michael Saylor Says Bitcoin ETFs Will Be the ‘Super Tanker’ for His MicroStrategy ‘Sports Car’

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2023. Aug. 03. 16:06

Michael Saylor Says Bitcoin ETFs Will Be the ‘Super Tanker’ for His MicroStrategy ‘Sports Car’ MicroStrategy (MSTR) CEO Michael Saylor said his software company will continue to be the go-to company for investors to gain exposure to bitcoin (BTC) without directly buying it, even if a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) is rolled out.

Patreon, Platform for Creators, Disables Payouts After ‘Issue’ With Payoneer System

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2023. Aug. 03. 16:00

Patreon, Platform for Creators, Disables Payouts After ‘Issue’ With Payoneer System The issue was first identified on Aug. 2. Crypto developers monitor payments glitches on major platforms partly because a key premise of the blockchain industry is to build infrastructure that improves on the current options.

More Money For Creators: NFT Minting Platform Zora Initiates New Revenue Split

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2023. Aug. 03. 16:00

More Money For Creators: NFT Minting Platform Zora Initiates New Revenue Split As the debate about creator royalty rages on, Zora has pledged to pay creators a portion of platform fees collected on every new free mint.

Kenya Appears to Have Flip-Flopped on Worldcoin's Data Practices

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2023. Aug. 03. 15:59

Kenya Appears to Have Flip-Flopped on Worldcoin's Data Practices Kenya's data watchdog found Worldcoin is compliant with its data protection laws, but has now find different problems with Sam Altman's project.

Binance Boosts First Digital's Stablecoin With Zero Fees to Buy and Sell Bitcoin, Ether

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2023. Aug. 03. 15:54

Binance Boosts First Digital's Stablecoin With Zero Fees to Buy and Sell Bitcoin, Ether The crypto exchange listed the Hong Kong-regulated First Digital's FDUSD stablecoin last week.

Assessing Custody Solutions in Digital Assets

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2023. Aug. 03. 15:45

Assessing Custody Solutions in Digital Assets With the right diligence, digital asset custody can offer more safety, transparency, and cost efficiency than traditional models.

Latin American Crypto Company Ripio Launches U.S. Dollar-Pegged Stablecoin

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2023. Aug. 03. 15:41

Latin American Crypto Company Ripio Launches U.S. Dollar-Pegged Stablecoin The cryptocurrency is hosted on LaChain, a recently started blockchain focused on the region.

Tether Is Going on a Bitcoin Buying Spree, but It Should Be Holding Cash

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2023. Aug. 03. 15:38

Tether Is Going on a Bitcoin Buying Spree, but It Should Be Holding Cash The USDT issuer Tether says it holds a lot of U.S. Treasuries and made a lot of money last quarter.

Solana Tokens or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Points

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2023. Aug. 03. 15:07

Solana Tokens or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Points Could loyalty programs and token airdrops embiggen Solana DeFi? Danny Nelson heads to Utah to find out.

July Was a Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Month For NFTs, DappRadar Report Shows

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2023. Aug. 03. 15:00

July Was a Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Month For NFTs, DappRadar Report Shows NFT trading volume declined 29% and the number of sales dropped 23% from June, while Yuga Labs collections’ dominance slipped.

Metaverse Project Futureverse's Co-Founders Start $50M Venture Fund

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2023. Aug. 03. 14:27

Metaverse Project Futureverse's Co-Founders Start $50M Venture Fund The Born Ready venture studio will invest in early stage Web3 and metaverse projects.

NFT Trading Volume Is Sinking, But It’s Not Stopping Developers From Entering Web3

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2023. Aug. 03. 14:00

NFT Trading Volume Is Sinking, But It’s Not Stopping Developers From Entering Web3 According to Alchemy’s Q2 Web3 Development Report, while NFT trading volume fell 41%, almost six million smart contracts were deployed across chains including Ethereum and Polygon.

Binance Appoints New Compliance Officer as Regulatory Crackdown Intensifies

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2023. Aug. 03. 14:00

Binance Appoints New Compliance Officer as Regulatory Crackdown Intensifies The new position for Kristen Hecht comes as Binance is under scrutiny by multiple law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and abroad and could even face fraud charges.

Stablecoins: A Potential Counter to De-Dollarization

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2023. Aug. 03. 13:44

Stablecoins: A Potential Counter to De-Dollarization Demand for greenbacks in the global economy is increasingly flowing into permissionless stablecoins, even as domestic policies and foreign efforts like a BRICS-issued currency could erode the U.S. dollar's overall dominance.

Marathon Digital Solidifies Position as World's Largest Publicly Traded Bitcoin Miner

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2023. Aug. 03. 13:22

Marathon Digital Solidifies Position as World's Largest Publicly Traded Bitcoin Miner Marathon continues to pull away from the former leader, Core Scientific.

Ether Liquid Staking Protocols Could Double in 2 Years: HashKey

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2023. Aug. 03. 13:00

Ether Liquid Staking Protocols Could Double in 2 Years: HashKey The amount of staked ether could reach between 31%-45% of the total supply by the end of Q2 2025.

Coinbase Sets Public Launch of ‘Base’ Layer 2 Blockchain for Next Week

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2023. Aug. 03. 13:00

Coinbase Sets Public Launch of ‘Base’  Layer 2 Blockchain for Next Week Users will be able to bridge their ETH starting Thursday, with the official launch of the main network for Aug. 9

First Mover Americas: Justice Department May Charge Binance With Fraud: Report

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2023. Aug. 03. 12:31

First Mover Americas: Justice Department May Charge Binance With Fraud: Report The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 2, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Alameda-Linked Coins Pumped by Twitter Bots After FTX Listing, Report Shows

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2023. Aug. 03. 10:58

Alameda-Linked Coins Pumped by Twitter Bots After FTX Listing, Report Shows At times, Twitter bots accounted for roughly half of all "chatter" on the platform for six FTX-listed altcoins.

AI Investment Could Reach $200B Globally by 2025: Goldman Sachs

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2023. Aug. 03. 10:06

AI Investment Could Reach $200B Globally by 2025: Goldman Sachs Generative AI has huge economic potential and could boost global labor productivity, the report said.

Namibia Sets the Stage for National Crypto Strategy With New Law

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2023. Aug. 03. 10:06

Namibia Sets the Stage for National Crypto Strategy With New Law The Virtual Assets Act is just a “skeleton” of what a crypto regime could look like, but it sets the foundation for more laws and regulations, lawyers say.

Bitget Exchange Sued by Advisor of ReelStar Token Project After the Listing Goes Sour

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2023. Aug. 03. 10:00

Bitget Exchange Sued by Advisor of ReelStar Token Project After the Listing Goes Sour Influencer Evan Luthra says the exchange froze his account and destroyed his advisory relationship. Bitget says Luthra was dumping the REELT token as he advised his followers to buy.

Bitget Exchange Faces Lawsuit by Advisor of ReelStar Token Project After the Listing Goes Sour

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2023. Aug. 03. 10:00

Bitget Exchange Faces Lawsuit by Advisor of ReelStar Token Project After the Listing Goes Sour Influencer Evan Luthra says the exchange froze his account and destroyed his advisory relationship. Bitget says Luthra was dumping the REELT token as he advised his followers to buy.

Shiba Inu Takes Step to Become DeFi Contender, Will Add Digital IDs to Ecosystem Projects

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2023. Aug. 03. 09:50

Shiba Inu Takes Step to Become DeFi Contender, Will Add Digital IDs to Ecosystem Projects Digital identity verification will be a part of all Shiba Inu developments in the future, including on the upcoming Shibarium layer 2 blockchain.

FTX Wants Dubai Unit Removed From U.S. Bankruptcy Proceedings

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2023. Aug. 03. 08:26

FTX Wants Dubai Unit Removed From U.S. Bankruptcy Proceedings Liquidating FTX Dubai under UAE law would help timely distribution of any outstanding liabilities, the bankrupt estate argued in court filings.

Crypto Traders Might Want to Track Ether 'Slippage' Indicator. Here's Why

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2023. Aug. 03. 07:47

Crypto Traders Might Want to Track Ether 'Slippage' Indicator. Here's Why Hyblock's slippage indicator has consistently marked short-term trend changes in the second-largest cryptocurrency this year.

Hashkey Wins Hong Kong's First Crypto Exchange License to Serve Retail Customers

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2023. Aug. 03. 07:09

Hashkey Wins Hong Kong's First Crypto Exchange License to Serve Retail Customers Hong Kong's first license to a cryptocurrency exchange to serve retail customers has gone to Hashkey Exchange.

Hong Kong Officially Opens Crypto Trading to Retail Investors, Grants First Licenses to HashKey, OSL

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2023. Aug. 03. 07:09

Hong Kong Officially Opens Crypto Trading to Retail Investors, Grants First Licenses to HashKey, OSL OSL Digital Securities said retail investors can register and trade BTC and ETH effective immediately.

eToro Sued by Australia's Market Regulator for Leveraged Product

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2023. Aug. 03. 05:59

eToro Sued by Australia's Market Regulator for Leveraged Product Social investing platform eToro's Australia entity (eToro Aus Capital Limited) has been sued by Australia's markets regulator.

Bankrupt Crypto Lender BlockFi Inches Closer to Refunding Clients

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2023. Aug. 03. 04:15

Bankrupt Crypto Lender BlockFi Inches Closer to Refunding Clients A disclosure statement is an official, court-approved document outlining the debtor’s assets and liabilities.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Turns Range-Bound Again Amid an Absence of Fresh Capital; Altcoins Dip Further Into Red

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2023. Aug. 03. 02:15

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Turns Range-Bound Again Amid an Absence of Fresh Capital; Altcoins Dip Further Into Red PLUS: A spot bitcoin ETF may be in the offing, and crypto prices are unpredictable, but MicroStrategy "still fills a need in the marketplace," the president of crypto asset fund ProChain Capital told CoinDesk TV.

Is Sam Bankman-Fried Going to Jail?

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2023. Aug. 02. 23:00

Is Sam Bankman-Fried Going to Jail? Federal prosecutors said they were “seeking detention” for Sam Bankman-Fried, asking a judge to revoke his bond after he shared documents with the New York Times that they allege were meant to harass a fellow executive from the FTX empire and potentially influence her testimony.

Bitcoin Seesaws Back Over $29.2K, as Investors Brush Off Binance Angst; BCH, UNI, LTC Sink

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2023. Aug. 02. 22:33

Bitcoin Seesaws Back Over $29.2K, as Investors Brush Off Binance Angst; BCH, UNI, LTC Sink BTC returned to its rangebound ways a day after it rose suddenly and then subsequently dropped as dramatically.

Bitcoin Dips During Asia Trading Day But Defends $29K

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2023. Aug. 02. 22:33

Bitcoin Dips During Asia Trading Day But Defends $29K BTC returned to its rangebound ways a day after it rose suddenly and then subsequently dropped as dramatically.

Bitcoin Barely Holds $29K Alongside Sizable Altcoin Selloff

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2023. Aug. 02. 22:33

Bitcoin Barely Holds $29K Alongside Sizable Altcoin Selloff BTC returned to its rangebound ways a day after it rose suddenly and then subsequently dropped as dramatically.

Wintermute, a Major Trader, Is a Key Player in Arkham’s Controversial Dox-to-Earn Platform

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2023. Aug. 02. 21:15

Wintermute, a Major Trader, Is a Key Player in Arkham’s Controversial Dox-to-Earn Platform The liquidity provider just withdrew 8 million of Arkham’s ARKM token from Binance, increasing its position by 731%.

Towards a Web3 Without Wallets

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2023. Aug. 02. 20:51

Towards a Web3 Without Wallets For Web3 to go mainstream, wallets should be as invisible to the users as databases are in Web2, says Ben Turtel, of Kazm.

TradFi Giant Direxion Joins Crypto ETF Race by Filing for Combined Bitcoin and Ether Futures Fund

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2023. Aug. 02. 20:47

TradFi Giant Direxion Joins Crypto ETF Race by Filing for Combined Bitcoin and Ether Futures Fund The move comes the same week that six other companies filed to launch ether futures ETFs.

Robinhood Crypto Revenue Fell 18% Sequentially to $31M in Q2

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2023. Aug. 02. 20:18

Robinhood Crypto Revenue Fell 18% Sequentially to $31M in Q2 The online trading platform reported second-quarter earnings after the close on Wednesday.

Litecoin Plunges 6% to Fresh Monthly Lows on Halving Day

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2023. Aug. 02. 20:14

Litecoin Plunges 6% to Fresh Monthly Lows on Halving Day Historically, LTC tended to peak ahead of its halving event, when miner rewards are slashed.

Why I Don’t Feel Bad for HEX Founder Richard Heart’s Victims

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2023. Aug. 02. 17:36

Why I Don’t Feel Bad for HEX Founder Richard Heart’s Victims Maybe the SEC can finally convince Hex and PulseChain devotees that they’ve been cheated.

Bitcoin ETF Approval Odds Just Got Better: Bloomberg Analysts

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2023. Aug. 02. 16:02

Bitcoin ETF Approval Odds Just Got Better: Bloomberg Analysts “The odds of a spot Bitcoin ETF launching this year are up to 65%, in our eyes, after a flurry of developments,” analysts James Seyffart and Eric Balchunas wrote. They previously assigned a 50% probability.

Bitcoin Venture Capital Is Anything but Boring: Crypto Long & Short

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2023. Aug. 02. 16:00

Bitcoin Venture Capital Is Anything but Boring: Crypto Long & Short The purposeful approach to Bitcoin Core development fuels the idea that “nothing is happening on Bitcoin,” but innovation is actually robust.

Crypto Hedge Funds Will Shake Up the Industry: Crypto Long & Short

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2023. Aug. 02. 16:00

Crypto Hedge Funds Will Shake Up the Industry: Crypto Long & Short There are hundreds of them already in crypto, and that’s likely to go up and catalyze the industry.

Why You Should Care About Litecoin: It's the Backbone of Dogecoin

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2023. Aug. 02. 15:46

Why You Should Care About Litecoin: It's the Backbone of Dogecoin Litecoin, a blockchain cloned from Bitcoin in 2011 that underwent a key milestone on Wednesday known as a “halving,” provides network security to Dogecoin via a process called “merged mining.”

Beeple Goes Punk With $208K NFT Purchase

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2023. Aug. 02. 15:20

Beeple Goes Punk With $208K NFT Purchase The artist behind the most expensive NFT ever sold bought his first-ever PFP, CryptoPunk #4593.

Litecoin Undergoes Third 'Halving,' in Milestone for 12-Year-Old Blockchain

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2023. Aug. 02. 15:15

Litecoin Undergoes Third 'Halving,' in Milestone for 12-Year-Old Blockchain The blockchain's "halving," where the pace of new issuance of cryptocurrency gets cut in half every four years, took place Wednesday, when it reached data block 2,520,000.

Ethereum Juggernaut MetaMask’s Origin Story Challenged in New Lawsuit

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2023. Aug. 02. 14:58

Ethereum Juggernaut MetaMask’s Origin Story Challenged in New Lawsuit Joel Dietz is suing ConsenSys and his former business partner over his claims to MetaMask, the most important crypto wallet for the Ethereum blockchain.

Decentralized Exchange THORSwap Introduces New Feature Aimed at Better Price Execution for Large Trades

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2023. Aug. 02. 14:57

Decentralized Exchange THORSwap Introduces New Feature Aimed at Better Price Execution for Large Trades Called Streaming Swaps, the feature is designed to improve capital efficiency for decentralized finance users who want to execute large trades.

CRV Gets Plunge Protection on Binance as Market Makers Add Bid-Side Liquidity

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2023. Aug. 02. 13:07

CRV Gets Plunge Protection on Binance as Market Makers Add Bid-Side Liquidity Market makers stepped in to arrest CRV's slide that threatened liquidation of a large CRV-collateralized crypto borrowing and market-wide contagion.

DeFi Protocol Abracadabra Wants to Charge 200% Interest on Curve Founder’s $18M Loan

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2023. Aug. 02. 13:04

DeFi Protocol Abracadabra Wants to Charge 200% Interest on Curve Founder’s $18M Loan All proceeds from such a strategy will be kept in Abracadabra’s treasury and be used to reduce the DAO risk associated with the liquidity conditions associated with CRV.

Google Cloud Is Running a Validator on Celo Network

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2023. Aug. 02. 13:00

Google Cloud Is Running a Validator on Celo Network The cloud service joins Deutsche Telekom and other ecosystem contributors to participate in validating the Celo platform.

First Mover Americas: Race for Ether ETFs Kicks Off With 6 Asset Managers Filing

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2023. Aug. 02. 12:51

First Mover Americas: Race for Ether ETFs Kicks Off With 6 Asset Managers Filing The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 2, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Coinbase Analysts Optimistic Ahead of Q2 Earnings, but Warn About USDC Risks and Lower Trading Volumes

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2023. Aug. 02. 12:00

Coinbase Analysts Optimistic Ahead of Q2 Earnings, but Warn About USDC Risks and Lower Trading Volumes The crypto exchange reports earnings for the second quarter of 2023 after the market closes on Thursday.

A New Bitcoin-Based Arcade Game Is Leaving a Mark on Gamers

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2023. Aug. 02. 11:16

A New Bitcoin-Based Arcade Game Is Leaving a Mark on Gamers A platform that went live last week looks to expand bitcoin usage by attracting players to win-to-earn games that run wholly on the Bitcoin blockchain.

Aave Should Block Curve Token Borrowing, Risk Management Firm Proposes

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2023. Aug. 02. 08:29

Aave Should Block Curve Token Borrowing, Risk Management Firm Proposes An ongoing crisis situation stemming from a large curve token collateral can be prevented by pausing all borrowing activity, Gauntlet argued in a Wednesday protocol.

Race for Ether Futures ETFs Kicks Off With 6 Firms Filing SEC Applications

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2023. Aug. 02. 08:02

Race for Ether Futures ETFs Kicks Off With 6 Firms Filing SEC Applications As many as six entities have filed applications with the U.S. Securities and Exchange (SEC) for Ethereum Futures exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as of filing time on August 2, 2023.

Kenyan Government Suspends Worldcoin Activity on Financial Security, Privacy Concerns

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2023. Aug. 02. 07:46

Kenyan Government Suspends Worldcoin Activity on Financial Security, Privacy Concerns Kenya is the first country to fully suspend Worldcoin operations. Data protection offices in Europe have started investigations.

Worldcoin Suspended by Kenya on Financial Security and Privacy Concerns

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2023. Aug. 02. 07:46

Worldcoin Suspended by Kenya on Financial Security and Privacy Concerns Kenya is the first country to fully suspend Worldcoin operations. Data protection offices in Europe have started investigations.

Crypto Custodian Hex Trust Expands European Foray With Registration in France

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2023. Aug. 02. 07:00

Crypto Custodian Hex Trust Expands European Foray With Registration in France The registration, which follows last year's approval in Italy, is "a significant milestone" for its European expansion plans, Hex Trust said.

Coinbase Looks to Add Bitcoin Lightning for Payments

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2023. Aug. 02. 06:25

Coinbase Looks to Add Bitcoin Lightning for Payments The move is part of the exchange's broader plan to improve cryptocurrency-based payments globally.

Binance's Largest Market is China: WSJ

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2023. Aug. 02. 06:11

Binance's Largest Market is China: WSJ China is Binance’s largest market, amounting to 20% of worldwide volume.

G20 President India Publishes its Input for Framing Global Crypto Rules

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2023. Aug. 02. 05:58

G20 President India Publishes its Input for Framing Global Crypto Rules As the current president of the Group of Twenty (G20), India has made public its presidency note on crypto in an effort to have its suggestions included in the framing of global crypto rules.

First Mover Asia: Asia Stocks Open Soft, Bitcoin Jumps Past $30K on MicroStrategy Filing and Despite Fitch Treasury Downgrade

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2023. Aug. 02. 02:07

First Mover Asia: Asia Stocks Open Soft, Bitcoin Jumps Past $30K on MicroStrategy Filing and Despite Fitch Treasury Downgrade PLUS: Bitcoin dominance sagged in July, absent a compelling BTC catalyst, and as altcoins seemed to benefit from a partial Ripple court victory.

U.S. DOJ Has 'Extremely Thin' Basis for Jailing FTX's Bankman-Fried Ahead of Trial: Defense

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2023. Aug. 02. 01:44

U.S. DOJ Has 'Extremely Thin' Basis for Jailing FTX's Bankman-Fried Ahead of Trial: Defense Attorneys for Sam Bankman-Fried pushed back against the U.S. Department of Justice's motion to remand the FTX founder in a court filing Tuesday.

Binance Nearly Shuttered U.S. Exchange to Protect Global Operations: The Information

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2023. Aug. 02. 00:19

Binance Nearly Shuttered U.S. Exchange to Protect Global Operations: The Information As investigations loomed, the board of directors of Binance.US voted on whether to liquidate the company but could not come to a unanimous decision, The Information reported.

Bitcoin Rebounds to $29.2K, Recovering From DeFi Fears; CRV Jumps 5%, XRP Rises

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2023. Aug. 01. 22:12

Bitcoin Rebounds to $29.2K, Recovering From DeFi Fears; CRV Jumps 5%, XRP Rises CRV was up more than 5% after Tron blockchain founder Justin Sun purchased more than $2 million of the token. ETH, SOL remained in slightly negative territory despite climbing in recent hours.

Bitcoin Bounds Past $29.9K on MicroStrategy BTC Purchasing Plans; ADA, SOL Turn Green

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2023. Aug. 01. 22:12

Bitcoin Bounds Past $29.9K on MicroStrategy BTC Purchasing Plans; ADA, SOL Turn Green CRV was up more than 5% after Tron blockchain founder Justin Sun purchased more than $2 million of the token. ETH, SOL remained in slightly negative territory despite climbing in recent hours.

Bitcoin Gives Up Early Gains as Dollar Index, Treasury Yields Shrug Off U.S. Rating Downgrade

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2023. Aug. 01. 22:12

Bitcoin Gives Up Early Gains as Dollar Index, Treasury Yields Shrug Off U.S. Rating Downgrade CRV was up more than 5% after Tron blockchain founder Justin Sun purchased more than $2 million of the token. ETH, SOL remained in slightly negative territory despite climbing in recent hours.

Bitcoin Reverts to $29.6K as Dollar Index, Treasury Yields Shrug Off U.S. Rating Downgrade

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2023. Aug. 01. 22:12

Bitcoin Reverts to $29.6K as Dollar Index, Treasury Yields Shrug Off U.S. Rating Downgrade CRV was up more than 5% after Tron blockchain founder Justin Sun purchased more than $2 million of the token. ETH, SOL remained in slightly negative territory despite climbing in recent hours.

Bitcoin Dips Below $29K, BNB Slides After Report on DOJ's Binance Concerns

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2023. Aug. 01. 22:12

Bitcoin Dips Below $29K, BNB Slides After Report on DOJ's Binance Concerns Fitch downgraded the U.S. credit rating to AA+. A similar downgrade by S&P in early August 2011 had cratered risk assets, including bitcoin.

Litecoin ‘Halving,’ Set for Wednesday, Should Harden Supplies of ‘Digital Silver’

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2023. Aug. 01. 21:31

Litecoin ‘Halving,’ Set for Wednesday, Should Harden Supplies of ‘Digital Silver’ The once-ever-four-years "halving" on the Litecoin blockchain, set for Wednesday, means that the pace of new issuance of units of the LTC cryptocurrency will be cut in half. The dynamic is similar to the "hard money" mechanics that crypto analysts say helps to boost bitcoin's price.

Litecoin ‘Halving,’ Set for Wednesday, Should Harden Supply of ‘Digital Silver’

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2023. Aug. 01. 21:31

Litecoin ‘Halving,’ Set for Wednesday, Should Harden Supply of ‘Digital Silver’ The once-ever-four-years "halving" on the Litecoin blockchain, set for Wednesday, means that the pace of new issuance of units of the LTC cryptocurrency will be cut in half. The dynamic is similar to the "hard money" mechanics that crypto analysts say helps to boost bitcoin's price.

MakerDAO’s MKR, Ripple’s XRP and Stellar’s XLM Led Crypto Gainers in July

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2023. Aug. 01. 20:41

MakerDAO’s MKR, Ripple’s XRP and Stellar’s XLM Led Crypto Gainers in July Cryptocurrency giants, bitcoin and ether, meanwhile, lost ground during the month.

MicroStrategy Takes $24M Q2 Charge on Multibillion-Dollar Bitcoin Haul

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2023. Aug. 01. 20:16

MicroStrategy Takes $24M Q2 Charge on Multibillion-Dollar Bitcoin Haul The software firm reported its second-quarter earnings after the close on Tuesday.

Why MiCA Is Overly Burdensome Regulation for Ukraine's Crypto Industry

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2023. Aug. 01. 19:35

Why MiCA Is Overly Burdensome Regulation for Ukraine's Crypto Industry As a European Union's candidate member, Ukraine is set to adopt the EU's landmark Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA). But the law's requirements may become too strict for the country’s blockchain future, says Ukraine's deputy minister of digital transformation.

GameStop to Remove Crypto Wallets Citing 'Regulatory Uncertainty'

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2023. Aug. 01. 19:09

GameStop to Remove Crypto Wallets Citing 'Regulatory Uncertainty' Leading game retailer GameStop will suspend its crypto wallets due to regulatory uncertainty in the United States, just one year after launching, the company announced Tuesday.

The Ordinals Team is Creating a Non-Profit to Support Bitcoin NFT Developers

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2023. Aug. 01. 19:01

The Ordinals Team is Creating a Non-Profit to Support Bitcoin NFT Developers The team behind the Ordinals protocol, led by Casey Rodarmor, has created the Open Ordinals Institute to grow its ecosystem without compromising neutrality.

Bitcoin Has Been More Stable Than Gold and Stocks; Violent Price Action Could Ensue

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2023. Aug. 01. 18:59

Bitcoin Has Been More Stable Than Gold and Stocks; Violent Price Action Could Ensue Prior uneventful periods preceded major eruptions in volatility for BTC’s price, crypto analytics firm K33 Research noted.

How AI, Web3 and Humans Can Work Together to Solve Complex, Global Problems

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2023. Aug. 01. 18:57

How AI, Web3 and Humans Can Work Together to Solve Complex, Global Problems Fear abounds about AI, but the technology combined with blockchain can serve as an excellent complement to human ingenuity.

Don’t Pop the Champagne on U.S. Crypto Bills – Progress in Congress Has Been Costly

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2023. Aug. 01. 18:47

Don’t Pop the Champagne on U.S. Crypto Bills – Progress in Congress Has Been Costly The crypto industry has never made it this far in its quest for a new system of U.S. oversight for digital assets, but the recent flurry of legislative progress may still be too contentious for it to become law.

DeFi Died and We Didn’t Even Notice

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2023. Aug. 01. 18:33

DeFi Died and We Didn’t Even Notice The behavior of Curve founder Michael Egorov is warning to all, and proof that DeFi isn’t really that different from traditional finance.

Longtime Environmentalist RFK Jr. Not So Sure Bitcoin Is Boiling the Oceans

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2023. Aug. 01. 17:00

Longtime Environmentalist RFK Jr. Not So Sure Bitcoin Is Boiling the Oceans The environmental argument "should not be used as smokescreen to curtail freedom to transact," U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr wrote on Twitter.

How DeFi Protocols are Building More Granular and Extensible Capabilities

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2023. Aug. 01. 16:47

How DeFi Protocols are Building More Granular and Extensible Capabilities The trend towards "micro-primitives" creates protocols that are more extensible, programmable and composable. But it also creates greater vulnerability at a time when protocols are under increasingly hack-attack.

Sarah Breeden, CBDC Working Group Member, Appointed Bank of England Deputy Governor

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2023. Aug. 01. 16:28

Sarah Breeden, CBDC Working Group Member, Appointed Bank of England Deputy Governor The U.K. closed a consultation on a digital pound in June, something the bank thinks is likely needed.

Bitcoin Won’t Back U.S. Dollar, Presidential Hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy Says

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2023. Aug. 01. 16:14

Bitcoin Won’t Back U.S. Dollar, Presidential Hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy Says The Republican candidate’s comments stand in contrast to Democratic candidate Robert F. Kennedy, who supports using bitcoin to stabilize the dollar.

Spooked by Curve Liquidation Threat, DeFi Protocols Shore Up Defenses

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2023. Aug. 01. 16:05

Spooked by Curve Liquidation Threat, DeFi Protocols Shore Up Defenses They're responding to the potential systemic risk posed by Michael Egorov's teetering financial position.

DeFi Platform Term Finance Brings Fixed Rate Lending to Ethereum

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2023. Aug. 01. 15:00

DeFi Platform Term Finance Brings Fixed Rate Lending to Ethereum Short term, fixed rate loans can now work in harmony with Aave and Compound's "ultimate liquidity" model.

Ripple Ruling Rebuke Complicates Coinbase’s Defense Against the SEC: Berenberg

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2023. Aug. 01. 14:20

Ripple Ruling Rebuke Complicates Coinbase’s Defense Against the SEC: Berenberg U.S. District Judge Rakoff rejected a previous judge’s distinction between institutional sales and sales to retail investors on crypto exchanges, the report noted.

An F1 Team Might Take a Bored Ape Across the U.S. Grand Prix Finish Line

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2023. Aug. 01. 14:05

An F1 Team Might Take a Bored Ape Across the U.S. Grand Prix Finish Line As a part of an ongoing partnership with the Williams Racing team, crypto exchange Kraken will allow fans to submit and vote for NFTs that will be displayed on cars during the U.S. Grand Prix in October.

Ether Options Market Shows Bias for Price Weakness Over Next 6 Months

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2023. Aug. 01. 12:58

Ether Options Market Shows Bias for Price Weakness Over Next 6 Months Ether's price appears overvalued compared to Ethereum's dwindling revenues, one analyst said.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Starts August in the Red After Losing Ground in July

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2023. Aug. 01. 12:25

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Starts August in the Red After Losing Ground in July The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 1, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Tron Founder Justin Sun Alleviates Curve Finance’s Looming Bad Debt Situation

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2023. Aug. 01. 10:55

Tron Founder Justin Sun Alleviates Curve Finance’s Looming Bad Debt Situation Sun said a liquidity pool that utilizes tether stablecoins issued on the Tron network would “amplify user benefits,” pointing to saving a potentially bad loan.

Tron Founder Justin Sun And Other DeFi Players Step in To Alleviate Curve Finance’s Looming Bad Debt Situation

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2023. Aug. 01. 10:55

Tron Founder Justin Sun And Other DeFi Players Step in To Alleviate Curve Finance’s Looming Bad Debt Situation Sun said a liquidity pool that utilizes tether stablecoins issued on the Tron network would “amplify user benefits,” pointing to saving a potentially bad loan.

Crisis at DeFi Giant Curve Eases After Justin Sun and Others Step In With Help

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2023. Aug. 01. 10:55

Crisis at DeFi Giant Curve Eases After Justin Sun and Others Step In With Help Sun said a liquidity pool that utilizes tether stablecoins issued on the Tron network would “amplify user benefits,” pointing to saving a potentially bad loan.

Binance Japan Starts Onboarding Users

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2023. Aug. 01. 10:02

Binance Japan Starts Onboarding Users Two years earlier, the exchange was warned by Japanese regulators that it was operating in the country without permission.

Curve Founder Deploys New Liquidity Pool to Address FRAX Debt Situation

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2023. Aug. 01. 09:53

Curve Founder Deploys New Liquidity Pool to Address FRAX Debt Situation Egorov has created a new liquidity pool on Curve for FraxLend's CRV/FRAX market, called crvUSD/fFRAX. Analysts said it is an attempt to incentivise liquidity to FraxLend's pool from where Erogov has taken loan of 15.8 million FRAX.

Nomura’s Crypto Arm Gains Operating License Approval in Dubai

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2023. Aug. 01. 09:41

Nomura’s Crypto Arm Gains Operating License Approval in Dubai Laser Digital will start its trading and asset management business in the coming months.

Bald Token Rugpull May Have Links to Sam Bankman-Fried’s Alameda, Data Shows

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2023. Aug. 01. 07:14

Bald Token Rugpull May Have Links to Sam Bankman-Fried’s Alameda, Data Shows There’s no conclusive evidence that Sam Bankman-Fried has anything to do with BALD, but on-chain data shows its deployer contract has interacted with Alameda wallets.

Is Sam Bankman-Fried Tied to a New Apparent Crypto Scam?

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2023. Aug. 01. 07:14

Is Sam Bankman-Fried Tied to a New Apparent Crypto Scam? There’s no conclusive evidence that Sam Bankman-Fried has anything to do with BALD, but on-chain data shows its deployer contract has interacted with Alameda wallets.

Is Sam Bankman-Fried Tied to a New Apparent Crypto Scam Called BALD?

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2023. Aug. 01. 07:14

Is Sam Bankman-Fried Tied to a New Apparent Crypto Scam Called BALD? There’s no conclusive evidence that Sam Bankman-Fried has anything to do with BALD, but on-chain data shows its deployer contract has interacted with Alameda wallets.

Traders Pile Into CRV Shorts Amid Concerns Over Curve Founder's Collateralized Borrowing

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2023. Aug. 01. 05:52

Traders Pile Into CRV Shorts Amid Concerns Over Curve Founder's Collateralized Borrowing Traders pile into short positions in the perpetual futures market as potential liquidation of founder's crypto borrowing may destabilise the broader decentralized finance ecosystem.

LeetSwap Halts Trading After $630K Drained From Liquidity Pairs

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2023. Aug. 01. 04:26

LeetSwap Halts Trading After $630K Drained From Liquidity Pairs Coinbase’s Layer 2 blockchain has another problem on its hands.

FTX Plans to Restart Crypto Exchange for International Customers

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2023. Aug. 01. 03:39

FTX Plans to Restart Crypto Exchange for International Customers Proposed re-organization plan provides a pathway for a specific class of debtors to pool assets to create a new, offshore exchange.

First Mover Asia: BTC, ETH Stable While COMP and AAVE in the Red

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2023. Aug. 01. 01:06

First Mover Asia: BTC, ETH Stable While COMP and AAVE in the Red Curve Founder Michael Egorov's $168M in holdings is under stress, imperiling DeFi as a whole. PLUS: The Litecoin Foundation and crypto cold-storage card manufacturer Ballet HAVE teased a sale of 500 collectable cards – fashioned from 50 grams of fine silver.