FTX Customers, Investors Will Testify Against Sam Bankman-Fried, DOJ Says

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2023. Sep. 30. 21:39

FTX Customers, Investors Will Testify Against Sam Bankman-Fried, DOJ Says The U.S. Department of Justice said it intends to call FTX customers, investors and cooperating witnesses to testify against Sam Bankman-Fried at trial next week, including a Ukrainian local who would have difficulty getting to the courthouse in-person.

Millions in Ether Tied to FTX Account Drainer on The Move

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2023. Sep. 30. 07:35

Millions in Ether Tied to FTX Account Drainer on The Move FTX was hacked in November 2022, hours after the global crypto empire declared bankruptcy and its founder Sam Bankman-Fried stepped down from running the company.

Millions in Ether Tied to FTX 'Hacker' on The Move

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2023. Sep. 30. 07:35

Millions in Ether Tied to FTX 'Hacker' on The Move FTX was hacked in November 2022, hours after the global crypto empire declared bankruptcy and its founder Sam Bankman-Fried stepped down from running the company.

DOJ's Proposed Jury Questions 'Risks Tainting' Bankman-Fried's Panel, Defense Says

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2023. Sep. 30. 01:14

DOJ's Proposed Jury Questions 'Risks Tainting' Bankman-Fried's Panel, Defense Says Sam Bankman-Fried's attorneys objected to some of the U.S. Department of Justice's proposed voir dire questions in a late Friday filing, saying they may miss potential juror bias or otherwise lead to jurors making assumptions about the case.

The Most Pressing Issue on Ethereum is Validator Size Growth

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2023. Sep. 29. 20:47

The Most Pressing Issue on Ethereum is Validator Size Growth If appetite for staking on Ethereum does not slow meaningfully over the next several months, the size of Ethereum’s validator set could become problematic for the blockchain, says Christine Kim, Vice President of Research at Galaxy Digital.

Valkyrie Backs Off Ether Futures Purchases Until SEC ETF Approval Officially Effective

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2023. Sep. 29. 15:24

Valkyrie Backs Off Ether Futures Purchases Until SEC ETF Approval Officially Effective The asset manager Thursday said it had already begun purchasing ether futures contracts.

Bankrupt Crypto Hedge Fund 3AC's Su Zhu Apprehended in Singapore, Liquidator Says

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2023. Sep. 29. 14:21

Bankrupt Crypto Hedge Fund 3AC's Su Zhu Apprehended in Singapore, Liquidator Says Co-founder of the Three Arrows Capital hedge fund was seized at Changi airport, Teneo said

First Mover Americas: Circle Argues Stablecoins Aren’t Securities in Response to SEC’s Binance Lawsuit

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2023. Sep. 29. 13:10

First Mover Americas: Circle Argues Stablecoins Aren’t Securities in Response to SEC’s Binance Lawsuit  The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 29, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

OpenTrade Unveils Tokenized U.S. Treasuries Offering as Tokenization Race Gains Steam

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2023. Sep. 29. 13:00

OpenTrade Unveils Tokenized U.S. Treasuries Offering as Tokenization Race Gains Steam The tokenized Treasuries market has grown sixfold this year to $668 million, according to rwa.xyz data.

Circle Rolls Out Open-Source Protocol to Help Build Tokenized Credit Markets

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2023. Sep. 29. 13:00

Circle Rolls Out Open-Source Protocol to Help Build Tokenized Credit Markets Perimeter Protocol, an open-source smart contract codebase dedicated to credit facilitation, is the first development of Circle Research.

Gemini to Cease Offering Crypto Services in Netherlands in November

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2023. Sep. 29. 12:47

Gemini to Cease Offering Crypto Services in Netherlands in November Gemini said it is taking the step "due to requirements imposed by the De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB),"

JPEX Crypto Exchange Probe Sees 4 More Arrests: SCMP

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2023. Sep. 29. 10:34

JPEX Crypto Exchange Probe Sees 4 More Arrests: SCMP Hong Kong and Macau authorities say they've detained people closely linked to the scandal linked to the crypto exchange, bringing total arrests to 18.

EnSam, Jury Questions and Another Denial for Bankman-Fried

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2023. Sep. 29. 10:00

EnSam, Jury Questions and Another Denial for Bankman-Fried In a rare display of candor – or as part of a calculated exercise in reputation management – Sam Bankman-Fried delved deep into his mental health struggles in a trove of unposted tweets obtained by CoinDesk’s Christine Lee and published for the first time on Friday. “I don’t really know what ‘happiness’ means,” he said in one of the tweets, which he wrote just weeks after his crypto empire blew up last year, as he was facing down a tidal wave of public scorn.

Sam Bankman-Fried Almost Tweeted About His Depression, Drafts Show

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2023. Sep. 29. 10:00

Sam Bankman-Fried Almost Tweeted About His Depression, Drafts Show FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has a right to shape the narrative around him, his lawyers argued during a court hearing last month. Unposted tweets obtained by CoinDesk suggest he may have been trying to craft a new image for himself since as soon as last December by discussing his mental health and prescribed medication.

We Asked New Yorkers if They’d Heard of Sam Bankman-Fried

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2023. Sep. 29. 10:00

We Asked New Yorkers if They’d Heard of Sam Bankman-Fried To some, Sam Bankman-Fried’s impending trial is one of the biggest stories in recent news, but to many New Yorkers, the name does not strike a chord.

EmSam, Jury Questions and Another Denial for Bankman-Fried

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2023. Sep. 29. 10:00

EmSam, Jury Questions and Another Denial for Bankman-Fried In a rare display of candor – or as part of a calculated exercise in reputation management – Sam Bankman-Fried delved deep into his mental health struggles in a trove of unposted tweets obtained by CoinDesk’s Christine Lee and published for the first time on Friday. “I don’t really know what ‘happiness’ means,” he said in one of the tweets, which he wrote just weeks after his crypto empire blew up last year, as he was facing down a tidal wave of public scorn.

Bitcoin Traders Eye $28K; Solana, Cardano and Tellor Lead Altcoin Bump

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2023. Sep. 29. 09:32

Bitcoin Traders Eye $28K; Solana, Cardano and Tellor Lead Altcoin Bump Traders at Japanese exchange Bitbank said in a daily note that they expect bitcoin prices to move towards the $28,000 level, citing ETF optimism.

Fireblocks Acquires Tokenization Firm BlockFold for $10M

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2023. Sep. 29. 09:09

Fireblocks Acquires Tokenization Firm BlockFold for $10M The acquisition will expand Fireblocks' capabilities in tokenization including token customization, orchestration, distribution and advisory.

Coinbase Attempts to Plug Void in Crypto Perpetuals Left by FTX

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2023. Sep. 29. 08:49

Coinbase Attempts to Plug Void in Crypto Perpetuals Left by FTX Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase this week announced that it had received regulatory approval to list perpetual futures on its international exchange.

Fortnite Developer Epic Games Lays Off 16% of Staff Following Metaverse-Inspired Transition

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2023. Sep. 29. 08:33

Fortnite Developer Epic Games Lays Off 16% of Staff Following Metaverse-Inspired Transition The game's growth is now primarily driven by creator content, meaning lower revenue for Epic as the revenue is shared around more.

Ether Bears Lose $11M as ETF Hopes Lift ETH Prices

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2023. Sep. 29. 07:23

Ether Bears Lose $11M as ETF Hopes Lift ETH Prices There’s a “90% chance” an ether futures ETF will be traded in the first week of October, one analyst said.

Circle Intervenes in Binance’s SEC Case, Argues Stablecoins Aren't Securities

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2023. Sep. 29. 06:22

Circle Intervenes in Binance’s SEC Case, Argues Stablecoins Aren't Securities Stablecoins alone can’t be considered securities, argues the USDC issuer, supported by former commodities regulator Heath Tarbert.

Sam Bankman-Fried Scoops Help CoinDesk Win Major Journalism Award

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2023. Sep. 29. 01:11

Sam Bankman-Fried Scoops Help CoinDesk Win Major Journalism Award FTX, an industry titan, ended up in bankruptcy court nine days after a November 2022 scoop from CoinDesk’s Ian Allison.

Sam Bankman-Fried Scoops Help CoinDesk Win a Loeb Award, a Top Journalism Prize

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2023. Sep. 29. 01:11

Sam Bankman-Fried Scoops Help CoinDesk Win a Loeb Award, a Top Journalism Prize FTX, an industry titan, ended up in bankruptcy court nine days after a November 2022 scoop from CoinDesk’s Ian Allison.

Valkyrie Gets Approval to Start Buying ETH Futures For its Existing Bitcoin ETF

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2023. Sep. 28. 21:23

Valkyrie Gets Approval to Start Buying ETH Futures For its Existing Bitcoin ETF The fund's new strategy to combine ether and bitcoin will be effective formally on Oct. 3.

U.S. House Bill Seeks Centralized Record of Off-Chain Crypto Transactions

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2023. Sep. 28. 21:00

U.S. House Bill Seeks Centralized Record of Off-Chain Crypto Transactions It would be hard for a big exchange to repeat an FTX collapse if the firm’s internal flow of crypto assets was also reported to an outside repository that U.S. regulators could see. That’s the idea behind new legislation from Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) that would force exchanges to share the movement of digital assets now only recorded on their own ledgers.

Here's the Sam Bankman-Fried Trial Schedule

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2023. Sep. 28. 20:08

Here's the Sam Bankman-Fried Trial Schedule Sam Bankman-Fried's trial is scheduled to start on Oct. 3, but the actual opening arguments are projected to begin a day later, a newly released court trial calendar shows.

Bitcoin Tops $27K as Rates and Oil Retreat; Ether Outperforms on ETF Hopes

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2023. Sep. 28. 19:19

Bitcoin Tops $27K as Rates and Oil Retreat; Ether Outperforms on ETF Hopes Cryptocurrency markets surged higher Thursday, with the price of bitcoin (BTC) breaking above the $27,000 level for the first time alongside easing macro pressures.

Ripple Cancels Plan to Buy Fortress Trust

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2023. Sep. 28. 19:10

Ripple Cancels Plan to Buy Fortress Trust "While this outcome is different from what was originally planned, we’ll continue to support them and hope to work together in the future," said CEO Brad Garlinghouse.

Banking Giants Abuzz About Tokenization of Real-World Assets as DeFi Craves Collateral

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2023. Sep. 28. 17:18

Banking Giants Abuzz About Tokenization of Real-World Assets as DeFi Craves Collateral JPMorgan, Citi and Franklin Templeton are digitizing traditional assets. Will they end up trading on crypto networks like Ethereum?

Crypto for Advisors: AI - Friend or Foe to the Advisor?

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2023. Sep. 28. 15:45

Crypto for Advisors: AI - Friend or Foe to the Advisor? Jordi Visser from Weiss Multi-Strategy Advisers discusses the impact AI could have on investing and what to watch out for.

Europe’s Crypto Industry Wants Staking Clarity as Regulations Loom

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2023. Sep. 28. 15:09

Europe’s Crypto Industry Wants Staking Clarity as Regulations Loom The EU and UK may both be contemplating new rules to cover crypto staking — as regulatory action in Switzerland and Singapore offers a cautionary tale.

Gemini Pulled $282M Earn Users' Funds From Genesis Last Year to Protect Customers

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2023. Sep. 28. 15:04

Gemini Pulled $282M Earn Users' Funds From Genesis Last Year to Protect Customers Gemini said it elected to increase its liquidity reserves owing to the market turmoil throughout the summer of 2022, following events such as the collapse of the TerraUSD stablecoin.

Major TradFi Player VanEck Readies Ethereum Futures ETF

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2023. Sep. 28. 14:41

Major TradFi Player VanEck Readies Ethereum Futures ETF VanEck Ethereum Strategy ETF (EFUT) will invest in ETH futures contracts traded on commodity exchanges registered with the CFTC.

FTX Bankruptcy Claims Soar in Value in Over-the-Counter Markets as Estate Recovers $7.3B

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2023. Sep. 28. 14:25

FTX Bankruptcy Claims Soar in Value in Over-the-Counter Markets as Estate Recovers $7.3B The expected payout to FTX creditors has reached 37 cents on the dollar, the highest since the company’s bankruptcy filing in late 2022. One top distressed-debt investor describes FTX claims as the “hottest ticket in town.”

Crypto Observers Warn of Risk Aversion as Oil Prices Top $93

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2023. Sep. 28. 13:26

Crypto Observers Warn of Risk Aversion as Oil Prices Top $93 The WTI oil has surged by 30% this quarter. The rally could feed into inflation, forcing central banks to keep rates elevated for longer than expected.

Coinbase Receives Regulatory Approval to List Perpetual Futures Trading to Users Outside US

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2023. Sep. 28. 12:36

Coinbase Receives Regulatory Approval to List Perpetual Futures Trading to Users Outside US The company has been looking to expand globally and announced its international exchange in May this year.

Ethereum Developers Try for Second Time to Launch New Holesky Test Network

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2023. Sep. 28. 12:05

Ethereum Developers Try for Second Time to Launch New Holesky Test Network The original planned launch date of Holesky, on Sept. 15, was supposed to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Ethereum’s historic “Merge” transition.

Ethereum Developers Appear Successful in Second Attempt at Holesky Test Network Launch

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2023. Sep. 28. 12:05

Ethereum Developers Appear Successful in Second Attempt at Holesky Test Network Launch The original planned launch date of Holesky, on Sept. 15, was supposed to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Ethereum’s historic “Merge” transition.

First Mover Americas: MakerDAO Exchange Balance Jumps; CZ Denies He Owns CommEx

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2023. Sep. 28. 12:00

First Mover Americas: MakerDAO Exchange Balance Jumps; CZ Denies He Owns CommEx The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 28, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Buenos Aires Releases Blockchain Digital Identity Solution Powered by Matter Labs’ ZK Proofs

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2023. Sep. 28. 12:00

Buenos Aires Releases Blockchain Digital Identity Solution Powered by Matter Labs’ ZK Proofs Citizens of Buenos Aires can access the identity solution, the QuarkID wallet, where they can store their birth and marriage certificates, according to the city government.

IOTA Network to Debut ShimmerEVM’s Smart Contracts and Tokens

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2023. Sep. 28. 12:00

IOTA Network to Debut ShimmerEVM’s Smart Contracts and Tokens Users can also send SMR tokens (and in the future NFTs and custom Native Assets) to the ShimmerEVM through Firefly.

Bitfinex to Enhance Clients' Assets Security Using Zodia Custody's Interchange Product

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2023. Sep. 28. 12:00

Bitfinex to Enhance Clients' Assets Security Using Zodia Custody's Interchange Product Zodia's Interchange allows clients to keep their assets on its platform, while their holdings are mirrored and available on an exchange for trading.

Buenos Aires Releases Blockchain Digital Identity Solution Powered by zkSync's ZK Proofs

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2023. Sep. 28. 12:00

Buenos Aires Releases Blockchain Digital Identity Solution Powered by zkSync's ZK Proofs Citizens of Buenos Aires can access the identity solution, the QuarkID wallet, where they can store their birth and marriage certificates, according to the city government.

Listed Bitcoin Miners Could be the Ultimate Bet for 2024: Matrixport

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2023. Sep. 28. 10:33

Listed Bitcoin Miners Could be the Ultimate Bet for 2024: Matrixport Investors could see outsized gains by buying a diversified portfolio of publicly listed mining companies, the report said.

EU Seeks More Data on Crypto’s ‘Significant’ Environmental Harm

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2023. Sep. 28. 10:26

EU Seeks More Data on Crypto’s ‘Significant’ Environmental Harm The bloc’s executive arm is commissioning a $842K study as it considers what to do about energy-hungry proof-of-work technology

Central Banks Successfully Test Cross Border Trading of Wholesale CBDC Using DeFi

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2023. Sep. 28. 10:03

Central Banks Successfully Test Cross Border Trading of Wholesale CBDC Using DeFi The Bank for International Settlements alongside the central banks of France, Singapore and Switzerland tested out using wholesale CBDC to conduct cross border trading.

2 Small Wins For Sam Bankman-Fried

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2023. Sep. 28. 10:00

2 Small Wins For Sam Bankman-Fried After multiple consecutive setbacks for the former FTX CEO and his defense team, Judge Lewis Kaplan seemed to have been in a slightly more generous mood yesterday.

Trader Says Bitcoin and Crypto Markets Need ‘Chaos’ for Price Growth

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2023. Sep. 28. 09:35

Trader Says Bitcoin and Crypto Markets Need ‘Chaos’ for Price Growth The crypto sector could need banking problems or uncertainty about the solvency of governments to generate sustainable growth momentum.

CZ Denies He Owns CommEX, Binance Russia's New Owner

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2023. Sep. 28. 09:07

CZ Denies He Owns CommEX, Binance Russia's New Owner Binance’s CEO sought to quell rumors about the mysterious, day-old, crypto company as he seeks to quit Russia.

SEC’s Gensler Throws More Crypto Punches in Congressional Hearing

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2023. Sep. 27. 21:23

SEC’s Gensler Throws More Crypto Punches in Congressional Hearing U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler continued his combative stance against crypto "hucksters" in congressional testimony on Wednesday, declining to answer the industry's most urgent questions while arguing that digital assets companies have been dangerously careless with customer assets.

U.S. Department of Justice Opposes Sam Bankman-Fried's Latest Move for 'Temporary Release'

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2023. Sep. 27. 20:25

U.S. Department of Justice Opposes Sam Bankman-Fried's Latest Move for 'Temporary Release' The U.S. Department of Justice said in a Wednesday court filing that Sam Bankman-Fried's latest move for a temporary release – even with severe restrictions – should be denied.

Jade Protocol Faces Calls to Liquidate $31M Token Treasury

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2023. Sep. 27. 19:04

Jade Protocol Faces Calls to Liquidate $31M Token Treasury The crypto club Jade Protocol could become the latest DAO to die.

Crypto Exchange Kraken to Explore Stock Trading: Bloomberg

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2023. Sep. 27. 19:03

Crypto Exchange Kraken to Explore Stock Trading: Bloomberg The service could launch as soon as 2024, Bloomberg reported, citing a person familiar with the matter.

Sam Bankman-Fried Can Use an 'Air-Gapped' Laptop in Court, Judge Rules

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2023. Sep. 27. 18:25

Sam Bankman-Fried Can Use an 'Air-Gapped' Laptop in Court, Judge Rules A federal judge signed off on a defense request to allow FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried to use an "air-gapped" laptop while in court during his trial next month.

Bitcoin Slides Back Towards $26K as Surging Interest Rates Trigger Macro Jitters

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2023. Sep. 27. 18:14

Bitcoin Slides Back Towards $26K as Surging Interest Rates Trigger Macro Jitters The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield rose another nine basis points Wednesday to a new 16-year high of 4.63%.

How Ethereum Staking Stacks Up in the Proof-of-Stake Landscape

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2023. Sep. 27. 18:06

How Ethereum Staking Stacks Up in the Proof-of-Stake Landscape Why is Ethereum the best bet for staking investors? Answer: because it combats inflation.

Terraform Labs Founder Do Kwon Opposes SEC's Extradition Request

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2023. Sep. 27. 17:50

Terraform Labs Founder Do Kwon Opposes SEC's Extradition Request The TerraUSD creator opposes the SEC's attempts to bring him back to the U.S. for questioning about his failed stablecoin projects.

The Protocol: Google Pushes Deeper into Blockchain

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2023. Sep. 27. 17:36

The Protocol: Google Pushes Deeper into Blockchain Google's cloud-computing division is increasingly involved in blockchain, with plans to add 11 networks including Polygon, Optimism, and Polkadot to its 'BigQuery' program for public datasets.

ETH Staking Has a Bright Future, Despite Regulatory Uncertainty

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2023. Sep. 27. 16:00

ETH Staking Has a Bright Future, Despite Regulatory Uncertainty The SEC’s incoherent approach to the market is having a chilling effect on compliant and regulated investors. But there are workarounds that give investors greater comfort, says Jason Hall, CEO of Methodic Capital.

With All Eyes on a Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval, Don’t Sleep on ETH (or ETHE)

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2023. Sep. 27. 15:45

With All Eyes on a Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval, Don’t Sleep on ETH (or ETHE) There’s a better trade than buying Grayscale’s GBTC if you’re optimistic the SEC will approve crypto ETFs.

Five Reasons Why the World Needs a Standardized Ethereum Staking Rate

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2023. Sep. 27. 15:45

Five Reasons Why the World Needs a Standardized Ethereum Staking Rate An ether (ETH) staking benchmark could attract institutional investors into the Ethereum ecosystem and unlock a new wave of innovation.

EigenLayer’s Sreeram Kannan on the Hot (and Risky) Ethereum Trend of ‘Restaking’

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2023. Sep. 27. 15:10

EigenLayer’s Sreeram Kannan on the Hot (and Risky) Ethereum Trend of ‘Restaking’ In an exclusive interview, Sreeram Kannan, the founder of EigenLayer and a pioneer behind restaking, discusses his project's goals as a new landscape for restaking emerges.

Bitcoin Jumps 2%, Ignoring DXY's Rise to 10-Month High; XRP Eyes Death Cross

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2023. Sep. 27. 12:06

Bitcoin Jumps 2%, Ignoring DXY's Rise to 10-Month High; XRP Eyes Death Cross The uptick was initially led by spot market buyers, which squeezed out bearish derivative positions, one analyst said.

Curve Founder Michael Egorov Deposits $35M CRV to Settle Debt on Aave

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2023. Sep. 27. 12:05

Curve Founder Michael Egorov Deposits $35M CRV to Settle Debt on Aave Curve founder Michael Egorov has deposited 68 million CRV tokens ($35 million) to settle his entire debt position on DeFi lending platform Aave, according to blockchain analytics firm Lookonchain.

First Mover Americas: Binance Sells Russian Unit

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2023. Sep. 27. 11:54

First Mover Americas: Binance Sells Russian Unit The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 27, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Bitcoin Miner Marathon Reportedly Mines Invalid BTC Block

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2023. Sep. 27. 11:12

Bitcoin Miner Marathon Reportedly Mines Invalid BTC Block Bitcoin mining company Marathon Digital (MARA) has mined an invalid Bitcoin block at height 809478, according to several developers, miners and researchers.

Bitcoin Miner Marathon Confirms Mining Invalid BTC Block Due to a Bug

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2023. Sep. 27. 11:12

Bitcoin Miner Marathon Confirms Mining Invalid BTC Block Due to a Bug Bitcoin mining company Marathon Digital (MARA) has mined an invalid Bitcoin block at height 809478, according to several developers, miners and researchers.

Sam Bankman-Fried Can Grill Former FTX Insiders on Drug Use in Court

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2023. Sep. 27. 10:00

Sam Bankman-Fried Can Grill Former FTX Insiders on Drug Use in Court While Bankman-Fried's lawyers tried again to get him out of jail just days ahead of his trial, the judge overseeing the case inched closer to resolving some outstanding issues.

Countries Should Set Up Legal Frameworks to Support CBDCs: BIS Chief

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2023. Sep. 27. 09:10

Countries Should Set Up Legal Frameworks to Support CBDCs: BIS Chief It is unacceptable that unclear or outdated legal frameworks could hinder their deployment, Agustin Carstens general manager of Bank for International Settlements said.

Bitcoin, Ether Prices Stay Flat as Traders Eye Return of U.S. Equities Correlation

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2023. Sep. 27. 08:42

Bitcoin, Ether Prices Stay Flat as Traders Eye Return of U.S. Equities Correlation Crypto majors lost just under 0.5% as U.S. markets closed lower on Tuesday.

Binance Sells Russian Unit to Day-Old CommEX, Exits Country

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2023. Sep. 27. 08:25

Binance Sells Russian Unit to Day-Old CommEX, Exits Country Binance is set to fully exit the country with the sale and will have no ongoing revenue split, it said Wednesday.

Bitcoin's Implied Volatility Gauge Tops Ether for Record 20 Straight Days

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2023. Sep. 27. 08:13

Bitcoin's Implied Volatility Gauge Tops Ether for Record 20 Straight Days The spread between dominant crypto options exchange Deribit's forward-looking 30-day implied volatility index for ether (ETH DVOL) and bitcoin (BTC DVOL) has been consistently negative since Sept. 7.

Shiba Inu Ecosystem Token Bone Jumps 10% as Developers Take Key Security Step

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2023. Sep. 27. 06:24

Shiba Inu Ecosystem Token Bone Jumps 10% as Developers Take Key Security Step The deployer contract for bone tokens was renounced late Tuesday, fuelling investor sentiment.

The Government Shutting Down Isn't Great for Crypto

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2023. Sep. 27. 03:30

The Government Shutting Down Isn't Great for Crypto An impending government shutdown is probably Not Good News for crypto's D.C. hopes. On a trial-related note, you received preview copies of The SBF Trial, a newsletter we launched last week to keep readers up to speed on Sam Bankman-Fried’s time in court. The trial kicks off next Tuesday.

Digital Arm of Thailand’s SCBX and Korean Web3 Firm Hashed Ink R&D Partnership

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2023. Sep. 27. 00:00

Digital Arm of Thailand’s SCBX and Korean Web3 Firm Hashed Ink R&D Partnership The partnership comes weeks after KBank, rival of SCBX’s parent, announced a $100 million web3 fund.

Thailand’s SCBX and Korean Web3 Firm Hashed Ink R&D Partnership

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2023. Sep. 27. 00:00

Thailand’s SCBX and Korean Web3 Firm Hashed Ink R&D Partnership The partnership comes weeks after KBank, rival of SCBX’s parent, announced a $100 million web3 fund.

SEC Extends Ark, Global X ETF Deadlines as Government Shutdown Looms

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2023. Sep. 26. 22:44

SEC Extends Ark, Global X ETF Deadlines as Government Shutdown Looms The efforts from Ark 21Shares and Global X to list spot bitcoin exchange traded funds (ETFs) must now officially wait longer for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to either approve or reject or deny their applications as the agency moved to extend deadlines Tuesday.

U.S. House Lawmakers Push SEC’s Gensler to Approve Spot Bitcoin ETF ‘Immediately’

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2023. Sep. 26. 19:46

U.S. House Lawmakers Push SEC’s Gensler to Approve Spot Bitcoin ETF ‘Immediately’ The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) should listen to the courts and give up its efforts to block exchange traded funds (ETFs) holding bitcoins, a bipartisan group of lawmakers argued in a letter to SEC Chair Gary Gensler.

Blocknative to Suspend MEV-Boost Relay After Economics Fail to ‘Materialize’

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2023. Sep. 26. 19:21

Blocknative to Suspend MEV-Boost Relay After Economics Fail to ‘Materialize’ The decision followed internal discussions among the company’s leadership and board of directors, and the company plans to focus on "economically viable opportunities."

How Staking Rates Can Drive the Crypto Economy Forward

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2023. Sep. 26. 19:13

How Staking Rates Can Drive the Crypto Economy Forward Similar to interest rates in the traditional economy, staking rates provide transparency and measurability to investors, unleashing a wave of crypto-native financial products.

Sam Bankman-Fried Can Ask DOJ Witnesses About Drug Use

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2023. Sep. 26. 18:47

Sam Bankman-Fried Can Ask DOJ Witnesses About Drug Use Judge Lewis Kaplan, who's overseeing Sam Bankman-Fried's upcoming trial, set guardrails for certain witness questions and testimony.

Binance’s Liquid Staked Ether Jumps to $1.2B in TVL After Sudden $500M Inflow

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2023. Sep. 26. 17:08

Binance’s Liquid Staked Ether Jumps to $1.2B in TVL After Sudden $500M Inflow Binance’s liquid staking ether (ETH) saw a sudden $500 million burst of inflows over the weekend, pushing its total locked value (TVL) to $1.2 billion.

Bitcoin Barely Holds $26K as Interest Rate Surge Continues

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2023. Sep. 26. 16:58

Bitcoin Barely Holds $26K as Interest Rate Surge Continues Higher yields are taking a toll on traditional assets as well, with the Nasdaq sinking 1.2% to its lowest level since early June.

Almost All Crypto Employees Take Pay in Fiat, Pantera Study Finds

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2023. Sep. 26. 16:00

Almost All Crypto Employees Take Pay in Fiat, Pantera Study Finds The median pay globally among 570 engineers surveyed was $120,000, with those in North America getting $193,000, up 1.5% versus the prior year, based on the study.

Why Binance and Banking Giant MUFG Want to Issue Stablecoins in Japan

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2023. Sep. 26. 15:58

Why Binance and Banking Giant MUFG Want to Issue Stablecoins in Japan Binance Japan and Mitsubishi UFJ bank want to help with the country's Web3 ambitions by issuing stablecoins.

Circle's Euro-Pegged Stablecoin Is Now Available on Stellar Network

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2023. Sep. 26. 15:45

Circle's Euro-Pegged Stablecoin Is Now Available on Stellar Network With expanding EURC stablecoin to Stellar, Circle expects to boost European remittance channels, cross-border payments, treasury management and aid disbursement.

NFT Brand Pudgy Penguins Debuts Toy Collection in 2,000 Walmart Stores

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2023. Sep. 26. 15:00

NFT Brand Pudgy Penguins Debuts Toy Collection in 2,000 Walmart Stores Each toy provides access to Pudgy World, a multiplayer digital social experience, which could help improve visibility and users of the Pudgy Penguin brand.

Ethereum Wallet Tied to Sinaloa Cartel Sanctioned by US Government

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2023. Sep. 26. 14:45

Ethereum Wallet Tied to Sinaloa Cartel Sanctioned by US Government The United States' Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned an Ethereum wallet tied to a Mexican man from Sinaloa named Jimenez Castro.

Ethereum Wallet Tied to Sinaloa Cartel Sanctioned by U.S. Government

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2023. Sep. 26. 14:45

Ethereum Wallet Tied to Sinaloa Cartel Sanctioned by U.S. Government The United States' Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned an Ethereum wallet tied to a Mexican man from Sinaloa named Jimenez Castro.

Arbitrum Users Can Now Trade Bitcoin Mining Power With Each Other

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2023. Sep. 26. 14:00

Arbitrum Users Can Now Trade Bitcoin Mining Power With Each Other Mining marketplace Lumerin was released Tuesday on the Arbitrum network.

IRS Proposed Rule on Digital Asset Broker Reporting Could Kill Crypto in America

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2023. Sep. 26. 13:42

IRS Proposed Rule on Digital Asset Broker Reporting Could Kill Crypto in America The proposal creates unworkable requirements for decentralized finance in the U.S. and serves as an important cautionary tale.

Kraken Pushes Forward on Expansion in Spain, Ireland With Key Regulatory Steps

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2023. Sep. 26. 13:40

Kraken Pushes Forward on Expansion in Spain, Ireland With Key Regulatory Steps Kraken obtained a registration from Spain's central bank, while its Irish subsidiary secured a license.

Chase U.K. to Block Crypto Payments Citing Fraud, Scams

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2023. Sep. 26. 12:23

Chase U.K. to Block Crypto Payments Citing Fraud, Scams Starting Oct. 16, the bank will decline customer attempts to make payments related to crypto assets.

First Mover Americas: Coinbase Registers With Central Bank of Spain

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2023. Sep. 26. 12:01

First Mover Americas: Coinbase Registers With Central Bank of Spain The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 26, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Market Maker KeyRock Secures Swiss Anti-Money Laundering Clearance

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2023. Sep. 26. 11:00

Market Maker KeyRock Secures Swiss Anti-Money Laundering Clearance The Brussels-based crypto firm joins the likes of BitGo in being approved by standards body VQF.

Taiwan Issues Crypto Guidance as It Steps Up Regulation

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2023. Sep. 26. 10:24

Taiwan Issues Crypto Guidance as It Steps Up Regulation The guiding principles focus on customer protection and includes requirements to custody client funds separately from company assets.

Overcrowded, No Heat, Little Light: Inside SBF's Prison Digs

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2023. Sep. 26. 10:00

Overcrowded, No Heat, Little Light: Inside SBF's Prison Digs Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has traded his palatial Bahamas bunker for a bunk bed as he transitions from luxe to lockup.

Ethereum Staking in 2023: A Year of Growth and Transformation

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2023. Sep. 26. 08:54

Ethereum Staking in 2023: A Year of Growth and Transformation Ethereum staking saw strong demand from institutions following the Merge. Even if the adoption rate slows down in a few months, its future looks promising, say Vivek Chauhan and David Lawant, of FalconX.

Binance Restarts in Belgium Three Months After Order to Stop

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2023. Sep. 26. 08:45

Binance Restarts in Belgium Three Months After Order to Stop In June the exchange was ordered by the Financial Services and Markets Authority to stop serving Belgium clients.

Sam Bankman-Fried Refiles for Temporary Release Ahead of Trial

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2023. Sep. 26. 08:05

Sam Bankman-Fried Refiles for Temporary Release Ahead of Trial The jailed founder of collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has renewed his request to be released temporarily during the course of his trial.

Crypto Fund Management Opportunity Could Be Worth as Much as $50B, Bernstein Says

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2023. Sep. 26. 07:28

Crypto Fund Management Opportunity Could Be Worth as Much as $50B, Bernstein Says The crypto industry is expected to transition into a formal, regulated asset management industry with more than $500 billion of assets over the next five years, the report said.

Crypto Funds Could Manage as Much as $650B Within 5 Years, Bernstein Says

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2023. Sep. 26. 07:28

Crypto Funds Could Manage as Much as $650B Within 5 Years, Bernstein Says The crypto industry is expected to transition into a formal, regulated asset management industry from a ‘cottage industry’ with $50 billion of assets, the report said.

Celsius' Bankruptcy Nears End as Creditors Approve Reorganization Plan

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2023. Sep. 26. 06:26

Celsius' Bankruptcy Nears End as Creditors Approve Reorganization Plan Bankrupt crypto lender Celsius' creditors have voted to approve a plan that would return 67%-85% of holdings back to them.

World May Not Be Ready for U.S. Interest Rate at 7%, JPMorgan CEO Says

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2023. Sep. 26. 06:05

World May Not Be Ready for U.S. Interest Rate at 7%, JPMorgan CEO Says U.S. rates at 7% could push the U.S. economy into a recession, triggering risk aversion in financial markets.

BEN Token Plunges 30% as Crypto Influencer Ben Armstrong Apparently Arrested

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2023. Sep. 26. 05:30

BEN Token Plunges 30% as Crypto Influencer Ben Armstrong Apparently Arrested Armstrong has had an apparent fallout with his former business partners, several tweets suggest.

Ben Armstrong, Founder of Bitboy Crypto Channel, Apparently Arrested; BEN Plunges 30%

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2023. Sep. 26. 05:30

Ben Armstrong, Founder of Bitboy Crypto Channel, Apparently Arrested; BEN Plunges 30% Armstrong has had an apparent fallout with his former business partners, several tweets suggest.

Ben Armstrong, Founder of Bitboy Crypto Channel, Arrested; BEN Plunges 30%

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2023. Sep. 26. 05:30

Ben Armstrong, Founder of Bitboy Crypto Channel, Arrested; BEN Plunges 30% Armstrong has had an apparent fallout with his former business partners, several tweets suggest.

Ben Armstrong, Founder of Bitboy Crypto Channel, Released on Bail After Arrest

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2023. Sep. 26. 05:30

Ben Armstrong, Founder of Bitboy Crypto Channel, Released on Bail After Arrest Armstrong has had an apparent fallout with his former business partners, several tweets suggest.

U.S. Shutdown, Assuming It Doesn’t Run Long, Will Slow, Not Cripple Crypto Efforts

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2023. Sep. 25. 20:14

U.S. Shutdown, Assuming It Doesn’t Run Long, Will Slow, Not Cripple Crypto Efforts The crypto industry’s business in Washington is coming to a head just as a looming congressional budget impasse could shut down an array of federal services next week. But the digital assets sector can expect its most important matters won’t go entirely dark, experts suggest, even if they’re dragged out longer than crypto firms had hoped.

Optimism Slumps Most Among Crypto Majors Ahead of $30M Token Unlock

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2023. Sep. 25. 19:59

Optimism Slumps Most Among Crypto Majors Ahead of $30M Token Unlock Optimism’s native token OP has dropped over 10% in a week, the most among the largest cryptocurrencies, ahead of its unlocking date that will increase the token’s supply.

Coinbase Successfully Registers With Spain's Central Bank

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2023. Sep. 25. 16:18

Coinbase Successfully Registers With Spain's Central Bank  The firm has registered as a crypto exchange and custody wallet provider.

Australian Man Who Spent $6.7M Erroneous Crypto.com Refund Faces Theft Charges, Guardian Reports

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2023. Sep. 25. 16:09

Australian Man Who Spent $6.7M Erroneous Crypto.com Refund Faces Theft Charges, Guardian Reports Jatinder Singh and his partner bought four houses, cars, artwork and other luxurious items with money they received due to an accounting error by Crypto.com, according to the Guardian.

Crypto Exchange HTX Lost $8M of Ether Due to a Hack, Justin Sun Says

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2023. Sep. 25. 14:54

Crypto Exchange HTX Lost $8M of Ether Due to a Hack, Justin Sun Says HTX, formerly Huobi, has been hacked with the total loss totaling 500 ether (ETH) worth around $8 million, according to HTX advisor and Tron founder Justin Sun.

Digital Euro at Least 2 Years Away, ECB’s Lagarde Says

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2023. Sep. 25. 14:43

Digital Euro at Least 2 Years Away, ECB’s Lagarde Says The central banker said she wanted to address “conspiracy theories” about government snooping

We Need to Reclaim the Narrative on Staking

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2023. Sep. 25. 14:32

We Need to Reclaim the Narrative on Staking Alison Mangiero, executive director the Proof of Stake Alliance (POSA), says confusion around the term “staking” has led to greater regulatory scrutiny.

Indian Crypto Investment Platform Mudrex Expands to Italy

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2023. Sep. 25. 14:17

Indian Crypto Investment Platform Mudrex Expands to Italy Mudrex successfully registered with Italy's Organismo Agenti e Mediatori (OAM), a mandatory step for crypto firms, on Sept. 1, according to the CEO.

First Mover Americas: Aptos Rallies While Major Cryptos Trade Lower

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2023. Sep. 25. 12:46

First Mover Americas: Aptos Rallies While Major Cryptos Trade Lower The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 25, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

MicroStrategy Bought 5,445 Bitcoin for $150M Since August

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2023. Sep. 25. 12:25

MicroStrategy Bought 5,445 Bitcoin for $150M Since August The software ompany now holds nearly $4.68 billion worth of the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization.

How to Stake: 7 Strategies When Starting Out

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2023. Sep. 25. 10:13

How to Stake: 7 Strategies When Starting Out It’s easy to get carried away with staking on PoS networks like Ethereum. But in the long-term, it pays to be cautious. Pick underlying projects with good prospects, don’t over-leverage, and, above all, embrace boredom over quick thrills, says Jeff Wilser.

The State of Staking: 5 Takeaways a Year After Ethereum's Merge

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2023. Sep. 25. 10:12

The State of Staking: 5 Takeaways  a Year After Ethereum's Merge Ethereum’s switch to proof-of-stake fixed some problems, like environmental damage linked to PoW mining. But it raised new issues, including worries about centralization, MEV and censorship, say Margaux Nijkerk and Sam Kessler.

The State of Staking: 5 Takeaways a Year After Ethereum's Merge

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2023. Sep. 25. 10:12

The State of Staking: 5 Takeaways a Year After Ethereum's Merge Ethereum’s switch to proof-of-stake fixed some problems, like environmental damage linked to PoW mining. But it raised new issues, including worries about centralization, MEV and censorship, say Margaux Nijkerk and Sam Kessler.

Sam Bankman-Fried (Probably) Won’t Get a 115-Year Prison Sentence

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2023. Sep. 25. 10:00

Sam Bankman-Fried (Probably) Won’t Get a 115-Year Prison Sentence If he’s convicted of wire fraud and/or conspiracy charges, FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried will probably spend quite a bit of time behind bars. But there’s a good chance the 31-year-old won’t spend the rest of his life in prison.

Crypto Traders Brace for Nearly $5B Bitcoin and Ether Options Expiry

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2023. Sep. 25. 09:52

Crypto Traders Brace for Nearly $5B Bitcoin and Ether Options Expiry Options are derivatives that give the purchaser the right to buy or sell the underlying at a pre-determined price at a later date. Quarterly options settlements are closely watched by traders.

Terra Classic Community Votes to Stop USTC Minting as Revival Efforts Continue

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2023. Sep. 25. 09:02

Terra Classic Community Votes to Stop USTC Minting as Revival Efforts Continue TerraUSD Classic, the stablecoin at the center of Terra’s implosion, will no longer be minted.

Crypto Traders Lean Bearish as Bitcoin Hovers Above $26K; DOGE, XRP Dip Most Among Majors

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2023. Sep. 25. 07:40

Crypto Traders Lean Bearish as Bitcoin Hovers Above $26K; DOGE, XRP Dip Most Among Majors While bitcoin is currently in a consolidation period, an analysis of past cycles suggests that gains can be expected after 2024’s halving event, one data firm said.

Bitcoin and S&P 500 Eye Quarterly Loss as Bonds Look Most Attractive Since 2009

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2023. Sep. 25. 06:39

Bitcoin and S&P 500 Eye Quarterly Loss as Bonds Look Most Attractive Since 2009 Relative attractiveness of bonds means less incentive to invest in bitcoin. The leading cryptocurrency is considered a zero-yielding risk asset, by some observers.

Hong Kong to Disclose All Crypto License Applicants After JPEX Probe

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2023. Sep. 25. 06:33

Hong Kong to Disclose All Crypto License Applicants After JPEX Probe Securities and Futures Commission says decision was made in light of public demand

Arbitrum Treasury Richer by $59M as Users Miss Claims Deadline

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2023. Sep. 25. 06:00

Arbitrum Treasury Richer by $59M as Users Miss Claims Deadline Users had nearly six months to claim the tokens after an airdrop in March.

Mixin Network Losses Nearly $200M in Hack

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2023. Sep. 25. 04:24

Mixin Network Losses Nearly $200M in Hack Mixin Network is a protocol designed to address blockchain scalability issues – at the expense of having a centralized database.

Counterfeit Aptos Token Deposited on Upbit Leads to APT Withdrawals Being Temporarily Suspended

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2023. Sep. 25. 04:05

Counterfeit Aptos Token Deposited on Upbit Leads to APT Withdrawals Being Temporarily Suspended Exchange has resumed operations, but many are left wondering how such an issue will be prevented.

Bitcoin Holding Above $26K Is ‘Remarkable’ as Equities Take a Hit. What’s Next for BTC’s Price?

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2023. Sep. 22. 19:30

Bitcoin Holding Above $26K Is ‘Remarkable’ as Equities Take a Hit. What’s Next for BTC’s Price? The 200-week and 200-day moving averages converge at $27,800, acting as an obstacle to further BTC price gains.

Ether Turns Inflationary as Network Revenue Plunges to 9-Month Low

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2023. Sep. 22. 17:13

Ether Turns Inflationary as Network Revenue Plunges to 9-Month Low ETH has given up its deflationary status as network fees are falling, putting pressure on the price of the second largest cryptocurrency.

Google Cloud Pushes Deeper Into Blockchain Data, Adding 11 Networks Including Polygon

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2023. Sep. 22. 16:42

Google Cloud Pushes Deeper Into Blockchain Data, Adding 11 Networks Including Polygon Google’s cloud-computing business has stored historical data on Bitcoin since 2018, claiming the service provides faster access than can be obtained directly from the blockchain.

AI Should Be Decentralized, But How?

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2023. Sep. 22. 15:01

AI Should Be Decentralized, But How? The case for greater transparency and verifiability in AI. But is decentralization the best way to achieve that and is feasible in practice? Jesus Rodriquez says the technical challenges are tremendous.

Web3 Adventure Game Big Time Poised to Kickoff Its ‘Player-Owned Economy’

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2023. Sep. 22. 14:00

Web3 Adventure Game Big Time Poised to Kickoff Its ‘Player-Owned Economy’ During the last year of beta testing, the crypto and NFT-focused game’s community has grown to over 350,000 people on Discord and over a quarter million on X (formerly Twitter).

CFTC Denies Kalshi’s Plan to Let Users Bet on Control of U.S. Congress

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2023. Sep. 22. 13:11

CFTC Denies Kalshi’s Plan to Let Users Bet on Control of U.S. Congress Regulators said the plans weren't in the public interest, after a court squabble involving rival service PredictIt

European Crypto Asset Manager CoinShares to Enter U.S. Hedge Fund Fray

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2023. Sep. 22. 12:18

European Crypto Asset Manager CoinShares to Enter U.S. Hedge Fund Fray CEO Jean-Marie Mognetti described the move as "a natural progression", given the "changing macro environment prominently marked by interest rates and inflation."

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Vapid; Toncoin Leads Weekly Gains

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2023. Sep. 22. 12:13

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Vapid; Toncoin Leads Weekly Gains The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 22, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Sam Bankman-Fried Sort of Had a Rough Day

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2023. Sep. 22. 12:00

Sam Bankman-Fried Sort of Had a Rough Day Yesterday was arguably not a great day for Sam Bankman-Fried. First, the judge overseeing his case rejected all seven of his proposed expert witnesses*, questioning at least one’s qualifications and saying some others really wouldn’t be relevant to the case.

Dogecoin Beats Bitcoin in Price Stability Amid Crypto Trading Lull

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2023. Sep. 22. 11:40

Dogecoin Beats Bitcoin in Price Stability Amid Crypto Trading Lull DOGE's new-found stability reflects a lack of investor interest in trading alternative cryptocurrencies.

Shiba Inu Developers Floated a Dummy Token and Now Activist Traders Are Making It a Real Thing

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2023. Sep. 22. 08:37

Shiba Inu Developers Floated a Dummy Token and Now Activist Traders Are Making It a Real Thing A token meant for testing purposes wasn’t intended to be traded, yet some traders have pounced on the supposed opportunity.

FTX Sues Former Employees of Hong Kong Affiliate, Seeks $157 Million

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2023. Sep. 22. 08:00

FTX Sues Former Employees of Hong Kong Affiliate, Seeks $157 Million The bankrupt crypto exchange has sued former employees of Salameda, a Hong Kong-incorporated affiliate, to recover about $157.3 million.

Bankrupt Bitcoin Miner Core Scientific to Buy 27K Bitmain Servers for $77M

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2023. Sep. 22. 07:42

Bankrupt Bitcoin Miner Core Scientific to Buy 27K Bitmain Servers for $77M Bitcoin miner Core Scientific (CORZQ) has agreed to exchange $23.1 million in cash and $53.9 million in common stock for 27,000 Bitmain S19J XP 151 TH bitcoin mining servers, according to a press release.

Ethereum's Shanghai Upgrade Has Failed to Boost Network Activity, JPMorgan Says

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2023. Sep. 22. 07:28

Ethereum's Shanghai Upgrade Has Failed to Boost Network Activity, JPMorgan Says Daily transactions, daily active addresses and total value locked on the blockchain have all fallen since the upgrade, the report said.

Ethereum’s Shanghai Upgrade Has Been ‘Disappointing,’ JPMorgan Says

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2023. Sep. 22. 07:28

Ethereum’s Shanghai Upgrade Has Been ‘Disappointing,’ JPMorgan Says Daily transactions, daily active addresses and total value locked on the blockchain have all fallen since the upgrade, the report said.

Japanese Exchange GMO to Offer XRP Users Yen for Delayed Songbird Airdrop

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2023. Sep. 22. 07:13

Japanese Exchange GMO to Offer XRP Users Yen for Delayed Songbird Airdrop The handouts are part of a token airdrop whose snapshot took place in 2020.

Binance, U.S. Affiliate, Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao File to Dismiss SEC Lawsuit

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2023. Sep. 22. 00:42

Binance, U.S. Affiliate, Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao File to Dismiss SEC Lawsuit Binance, Binance.US and Changpeng Zhao filed to dismiss a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit Thursday, claiming the regulator hadn't "plausibly alleged" various securities-related violations.

Sam Bankman-Fried Will Remain in Jail Through the Start of His Trial

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2023. Sep. 21. 21:37

Sam Bankman-Fried Will Remain in Jail Through the Start of His Trial An appeals court rejected his attorneys’ attempt to free him in the run-up to the trial.

Nouns DAO’s $27M Revolt Reveals Toxic Mix of Money-Hungry Traders and Blockchain Idealists

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2023. Sep. 21. 21:22

Nouns DAO’s $27M Revolt Reveals Toxic Mix of Money-Hungry Traders and Blockchain Idealists  It wasn't only the $90,000 spent on naming rights for a rare Ecuadorian frog species that turned off members of this decentralized blockchain-powered community project; some savvy arbitrageurs just wanted their share of the project's treasury.

A $27M Crypto Loss Reveals a Toxic Mix of Money-Hungry Traders and DAO Idealists

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2023. Sep. 21. 21:22

A $27M Crypto Loss Reveals a Toxic Mix of Money-Hungry Traders and DAO Idealists It wasn't only the $90,000 spent on naming rights for a rare Ecuadorian frog species that turned off members of this decentralized blockchain-powered community project; some savvy arbitrageurs just wanted their share of the project's treasury.

Bitcoin Slides to $26.5K Amid Surging U.S. Dollar; Record-High Rates Are ‘Nightmare’ for Crypto Firms

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2023. Sep. 21. 21:01

Bitcoin Slides to $26.5K Amid Surging U.S. Dollar; Record-High Rates Are ‘Nightmare’ for Crypto Firms BTC slid to $26,500 as interest rates and the U.S. dollar surged while equities declined.

Judge Blocks Sam Bankman-Fried's Proposed Witnesses From Testifying

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2023. Sep. 21. 19:56

Judge Blocks Sam Bankman-Fried's Proposed Witnesses From Testifying Judge Lewis Kaplan, who's overseeing Sam Bankman-Fried's trial, granted the U.S. Department of Justice's motion to block all of the FTX founder's proposed witnesses from testifying at his trial next month.

NFTs Aren’t Dead Just Yet (But the MSM Might Be)

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2023. Sep. 21. 19:38

NFTs Aren’t Dead Just Yet (But the MSM Might Be) The success of a recent post from Rolling Stone calling NFTs worthless struck a nerve. But the reality is more complicated and more hopeful.

‘You Can Do Nothing’: Crypto Trading Titans Are Yelling at Each Other on Elon Musk’s X

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2023. Sep. 21. 18:46

‘You Can Do Nothing’: Crypto Trading Titans Are Yelling at Each Other on Elon Musk’s X “I never thought that you could be THAT scared of us,” DWF’s Andrei Grachev posted on X. Wintermute’s Evgeny Gaevoy: “We are trembling in your presence.”

Ex-Senator Who Once Shepherded Crypto Legislation Sees No Path in Current Congress

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2023. Sep. 21. 18:31

Ex-Senator Who Once Shepherded Crypto Legislation Sees No Path in Current Congress Former U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey, who tried and failed to push his own crypto legislation through Congress before leaving at the start of the year, can’t see how the current Senate will have any better luck, despite recent progress in the House of Representatives.

Polygon Emerges as Suitor for Celo’s New Layer-2 Blockchain, Competing With OP Stack

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2023. Sep. 21. 17:06

Polygon Emerges as Suitor for Celo’s New Layer-2 Blockchain, Competing With OP Stack Celo, which is ditching its standalone blockchain in favor of a new "layer-2" network atop Ethereum, had originally signaled plans to rely on Optimism's OP Stack, a similar customizable kit to Polygon's but using Optimism’s “optimistic” technology.

Is Crypto-AI Really a Match Made in Heaven?

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2023. Sep. 21. 16:11

Is Crypto-AI Really a Match Made in Heaven? There’s lots of talk these days about how blockchains can make AI safe for human consumption. But is the idea, widely touted in the crypto community, workable in practice? Jeff Wilser takes a critical look.

Top 3 Crypto Myths Tackled for Advisors

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2023. Sep. 21. 15:45

Top 3 Crypto Myths Tackled for Advisors Christopher Jensen from Franklin Templeton tackles myths about crypto in the Crypto for Advisors newsletter.

Stablecoin Issuer Tether Ventures Into AI With Northern Data in $427M Nvidia Chip Splurge

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2023. Sep. 21. 15:09

Stablecoin Issuer Tether Ventures Into AI With Northern Data in $427M Nvidia Chip Splurge Damoon, a Tether subsidiary in which Northern Group acquired a stake earlier this year, has purchased $427 million of Nvidia chips for generative AI cloud computing.

NEAR Foundation’s Marieke Flament Steps Down as CEO

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2023. Sep. 21. 14:01

NEAR Foundation’s Marieke Flament Steps Down as CEO General Counsel Chris Donovan will assume her role at the organization behind the NEAR protocol.

Bank of Japan a Major Source of Uncertainty, Crypto Volatility Trader Says

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2023. Sep. 21. 12:27

Bank of Japan a Major Source of Uncertainty, Crypto Volatility Trader Says Once the BOJ begins policy normalisation, yen carry trades may unwind quickly, leading to increased cross-asset volatility.

First Mover Americas: NFT Platform ImmutableX's IMX Token Rallies

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2023. Sep. 21. 12:02

First Mover Americas: NFT Platform ImmutableX's IMX Token Rallies The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 21, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Binance Warns of Multiple Stablecoin Delistings as Lawyers Puzzle Over EU's MiCA

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2023. Sep. 21. 12:00

Binance Warns of Multiple Stablecoin Delistings as Lawyers Puzzle Over EU's MiCA The EU’s landmark Markets in Crypto Assets law, MiCA, takes effect next year, but it’s not clear how it will apply to foreign or decentralized issuers

Galaxy Digital Eyes European Expansion With New Regional CEO

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2023. Sep. 21. 11:36

Galaxy Digital Eyes European Expansion With New Regional CEO Mike Novogratz's firm has appointed Leon Marshall, its existing global head of sales, as its first European CEO.

BNB, XRP Lead Slide in Crypto Majors as Mt. Gox's Repayment Delay Fails to Bouy Bitcoin Prices

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2023. Sep. 21. 10:21

BNB, XRP Lead Slide in Crypto Majors as Mt. Gox's Repayment Delay Fails to Bouy Bitcoin Prices “We still believe that the chances of further declines are higher for now,” one analyst said.

Here’s How FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s Trial May Play Out

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2023. Sep. 21. 10:00

Here’s How FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s Trial May Play Out FTX founder and onetime CEO Sam Bankman-Fried will stand trial in just under two weeks to defend himself against allegations he deliberately committed fraud and conspired to defraud crypto investors and customers in FTX and Alameda Research. CoinDesk spoke to several legal experts about how the case may proceed.

Bitcoin Bulls Missing in Action After Mt. Gox Delays BTC Repayments

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2023. Sep. 21. 09:03

Bitcoin Bulls Missing in Action After Mt. Gox Delays BTC Repayments Rumors of Mt. Gox mulling a delay have been doing the rounds and likely catalyzed the recent bitcoin price bounce.

Bitcoin’s 87% Drop in 2021 Was Caused by Sam Bankman-Fried's Alameda, Ex-Employee Claims

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2023. Sep. 21. 07:34

Bitcoin’s 87% Drop in 2021 Was Caused by Sam Bankman-Fried's Alameda, Ex-Employee Claims An ex-Alameda employee claims a trader at the firm punched in a wrong decimal which led to bitcoin's 87% drop on Binance.US in 2021.

DraftKings' Billionaire-Backed Crypto Analytics Firm CoinScan Raises $6.3M

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2023. Sep. 21. 07:00

DraftKings' Billionaire-Backed Crypto Analytics Firm CoinScan Raises $6.3M The company is backed by Shalom Meckenzie, the largest individual shareholder in sports betting company DraftKings.

Optimism Foundation Sells $157M OP Tokens, Citing 'Treasury Management'

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2023. Sep. 21. 06:43

Optimism Foundation Sells $157M OP Tokens, Citing 'Treasury Management' The foundation behind layer 2 blockchain Optimism has sold 116 million OP tokens ($157 million) to seven separate purchasers, according to an announcement on the Optimism governance website.

Mt. Gox Pushes Repayment Deadline by a Year

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2023. Sep. 21. 05:41

Mt. Gox Pushes Repayment Deadline by a Year The defunct crypto exchange has delayed the deadline for repayments to Oct. 31, 2024.

Infamously Hacked Crypto Exchange Mt. Gox Delays Repayment Deadline by a Year

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2023. Sep. 21. 05:41

Infamously Hacked Crypto Exchange Mt. Gox Delays Repayment Deadline by a Year The defunct crypto exchange has delayed the deadline for repayments to Oct. 31, 2024.

NFT Platform ImmutableX's IMX Token Surges 35% With Upbit Leading Volume Growth

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2023. Sep. 21. 04:59

NFT Platform ImmutableX's IMX Token Surges 35% With Upbit Leading Volume Growth The IMX-Korean won pair listed on South Korea's leading exchange Upbit accounted for nearly 20% of the 24-hour global trading volume.

Vivek Ramaswamy is Drafting a 'Crypto Policy Framework'

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2023. Sep. 20. 21:58

Vivek Ramaswamy is Drafting a 'Crypto Policy Framework' Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will release a crypto policy paper.

U.S. CBDC Efforts Opposed in Legislation Advanced by House Republicans

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2023. Sep. 20. 19:52

U.S. CBDC Efforts Opposed in Legislation Advanced by House Republicans A crypto-related bill meant to stifle a future U.S. central bank digital currency is now heading toward consideration on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives after committee approval Wednesday, marking further progress for digital assets legislation in Congress.

Bitcoin, Crypto Prices Little Changed as Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates Steady

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2023. Sep. 20. 18:30

Bitcoin, Crypto Prices Little Changed as Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates Steady The pause in rate hikes had been overwhelmingly expected by market participants, who will now begin focusing on the U.S. central bank's next policy meeting in November.

Bitcoin Tumbles to $26.9K on Hawkish Remarks by Federal Reserve's Powell

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2023. Sep. 20. 18:30

Bitcoin Tumbles to $26.9K on Hawkish Remarks by Federal Reserve's Powell The pause in rate hikes had been overwhelmingly expected by market participants, who will now begin focusing on the U.S. central bank's next policy meeting in November.

The Protocol: Ethereum Struggles With Sprawl as Optimism Airdrops $27M

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2023. Sep. 20. 17:08

The Protocol: Ethereum Struggles With Sprawl as Optimism Airdrops $27M Last week marked the one-year anniversary of Ethereum’s historic “Merge” – the shift to a more energy-efficient proof-of-stake network. But in some ways the largest smart-contract blockchain has become a victim of its own success: Staking is so popular that the number of network validators is mushrooming toward 1 million, introducing new concerns related to the sprawl. We discuss how Ethereum developers are addressing the issue with the EIP-7514 proposal.

MakerDAO’s MKR Nears 16-Month High as Whales Accumulate, Crypto Hedge Fund Sets Bullish Price Target

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2023. Sep. 20. 16:39

MakerDAO’s MKR Nears 16-Month High as Whales Accumulate, Crypto Hedge Fund Sets Bullish Price Target Maker (MKR), the governance token of decentralized finance (DeFi) lender MakerDAO, is nearing its highest price since last May, buoyed by rising protocol profits and large investors accumulating the token.

A Bitcoin ETF Has Golden Parallels From History

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2023. Sep. 20. 15:45

A Bitcoin ETF Has Golden Parallels From History Why all the excitement about spot bitcoin ETFs? Well, a gold ETF was a huge deal for markets, and people wonder if $BTC might be next.

Understanding the Economics of Ethereum Layer 2s

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2023. Sep. 20. 15:45

Understanding the Economics of Ethereum Layer 2s Explosive Ethereum growth is on the way, with layer 2s like Arbitrum, Optimism and now Base paving the way, Michael Nadeau of The DeFi Report writes.

BCB Group’s Chief Banking Officer Ian Moore to Leave This Month

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2023. Sep. 20. 15:30

BCB Group’s Chief Banking Officer Ian Moore to Leave This Month His planned exit follows that of the deputy CEO Noah Sharp in June.

Breaking Down the Infamous Alameda Balance Sheet

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2023. Sep. 20. 15:30

Breaking Down the Infamous Alameda Balance Sheet The infamous balance sheet of Sam Bankman-Fried’s trading firm, Alameda Research, served as the basis for a Nov. 2, 2022, story by CoinDesk’s Ian Allison. The article raised questions about how sturdy the company’s financial underpinnings were – and, by extension, how safe Bankman-Fried’s better-known crypto exchange FTX was. For the protection of our sources we are not publishing the document itself but rather describing its contents – in finer detail than ever before.

Sam Bankman-Fried’s Empire Was Crushed by This Infamous Balance Sheet. Here’s More of the Story

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2023. Sep. 20. 15:30

Sam Bankman-Fried’s Empire Was Crushed by This Infamous Balance Sheet. Here’s More of the Story The infamous balance sheet of Sam Bankman-Fried’s trading firm, Alameda Research, served as the basis for a Nov. 2, 2022, story by CoinDesk’s Ian Allison. The article raised questions about how sturdy the company’s financial underpinnings were – and, by extension, how safe Bankman-Fried’s better-known crypto exchange FTX was. For the protection of our sources we are not publishing the document itself but rather describing its contents – in finer detail than ever before.

'We Can't Build Something Like This on Ethereum,' Says DYdX Founder as Mainnet Nears

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2023. Sep. 20. 15:00

'We Can't Build Something Like This on Ethereum,' Says DYdX Founder as Mainnet Nears In an exclusive interview, Antonio Juliano, founder of dYdX (and a former Coinbase software engineer), discusses his project's move to build a new layer-1 blockchain using Cosmos technology.

South Koreans Hold $99B of Digital Assets Overseas: Tax Service

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2023. Sep. 20. 13:18

South Koreans Hold $99B of Digital Assets Overseas: Tax Service The crypto held in overseas accounts for about 70% of all assets held outside the country.

Arbitrum Blockchain Traders Can Now Protect Against Impermanent Loss

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2023. Sep. 20. 12:02

Arbitrum Blockchain Traders Can Now Protect Against Impermanent Loss GammaSwap developers say it's the first application to allow Arbitrum users to hedge against supplied liquidity by letting them go short on those positions.

Arbitrum Blockchain Traders Can Now Protect Against 'Impermanent Loss'

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2023. Sep. 20. 12:02

Arbitrum Blockchain Traders Can Now Protect Against 'Impermanent Loss' GammaSwap developers say it's the first application to allow Arbitrum users to hedge against supplied liquidity by letting them go short on those positions.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Hovers Around $27K Ahead of Fed Decision

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2023. Sep. 20. 12:01

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Hovers Around $27K Ahead of Fed Decision The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 20 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Bitcoin Price May Boom in October, Could Hit $37K by Year-End: Matrixport

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2023. Sep. 20. 11:40

Bitcoin Price May Boom in October, Could Hit $37K by Year-End: Matrixport The world’s largest cryptocurrency generally outperforms in the fourth quarter, returning on average more than 35% over the past nine years, the report said.

UK Just Passed an Online Safety Bill That Will Apply to the Metaverse

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2023. Sep. 20. 10:05

UK Just Passed an Online Safety Bill That Will Apply to the Metaverse The bill requires companies to assess the likelihood that children will encounter harmful content in virtual worlds and have measures in place to mitigate such risks.

Bitcoin Holds Above $27K; XRP, ADA, DOGE Trade Little Changed

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2023. Sep. 20. 09:19

Bitcoin Holds Above $27K; XRP, ADA, DOGE Trade Little Changed “All financial markets have taken a wait-and-see approach ahead of monetary policy decisions in the U.S., Switzerland, the U.K. and Japan,” one analyst said.

DeFi Protocol Balancer Says Web Front End Is ‘Under Attack’

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2023. Sep. 20. 08:31

DeFi Protocol Balancer Says Web Front End Is ‘Under Attack’ On-chain data appears to show the attacker has stolen over $200,000 from users.

The Salvation of Domain Ownership May Lie in Tokenization, and One Firm is Pressing Hard to Make This a Reality

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2023. Sep. 20. 07:20

The Salvation of Domain Ownership May Lie in Tokenization, and One Firm is Pressing Hard to Make This a Reality URLs are the pathway to the internet. While top domains might fetch in the hundreds of millions, they are still auctioned off like it’s the twentieth century. Here’s how web3 can change that.

Avalanche Developer, Known for Minting Millionaires and Duds, Is Back With ‘WAGMI’ Tokens

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2023. Sep. 20. 07:12

Avalanche Developer, Known for Minting Millionaires and Duds, Is Back With ‘WAGMI’ Tokens Sestagalli’s previous Avalanche projects created a cult-like following in the 2021 bull run under the “frog nation” moniker.

Bitcoin Price Volatility Likely to Stay Depressed After Fed Rate Decision

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2023. Sep. 20. 07:05

Bitcoin Price Volatility Likely to Stay Depressed After Fed Rate Decision The Fed will announce its rate decision on Wednesday at 14:00 ET. The way bitcoin options are priced suggests the cryptocurrency may not move more than 3% by Friday.

Stanford University Will Return 'Gifts' Donated by FTX: Report

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2023. Sep. 20. 05:15

Stanford University Will Return 'Gifts' Donated by FTX: Report Stanford University will be returning "gifts" it received from FTX, allegedly orchestrated by Sam Bankman-Fried's parents, according to a Bloomberg report.

Ether Drops to 14-Month Low Against Bitcoin as Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum Whales Send $60M ETH to Exchanges

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2023. Sep. 19. 21:25

Ether Drops to 14-Month Low Against Bitcoin as Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum Whales Send $60M ETH to Exchanges The recent decline in the ETH/BTC ratio continues a trend that began more than a year ago.

Ether Drops to 14-Month Low Against Bitcoin as Vitalik Buterin, Whales Send $60M ETH to Exchanges

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2023. Sep. 19. 21:25

Ether Drops to 14-Month Low Against Bitcoin as Vitalik Buterin, Whales Send $60M ETH to Exchanges The recent decline in the ETH/BTC ratio continues a trend that began more than a year ago.

Bitcoin Hangs on Just Above $27K Ahead of Fed Rate Decision

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2023. Sep. 19. 20:34

Bitcoin Hangs on Just Above $27K Ahead of Fed Rate Decision The Fed on Wednesday is widely expected to hold rates steady, but investors will monitor new economic projections and Chairman Powell's press conference for clues about the direction of future policy.

U.S. SEC’s Crypto Enforcement Chief Warns More Charges Coming to Exchanges, DeFi

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2023. Sep. 19. 19:31

U.S. SEC’s Crypto Enforcement Chief Warns More Charges Coming to Exchanges, DeFi The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) isn’t done chasing down crypto exchanges and decentralized finance (DeFi) projects it sees as violating securities laws in the same vein as Coinbase Inc. (COIN) and Binance, said David Hirsch, head of the agency’s Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit.

SEC’s Crypto Enforcement Chief Warns More Charges Coming to Exchanges, DeFi

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2023. Sep. 19. 19:31

SEC’s Crypto Enforcement Chief Warns More Charges Coming to Exchanges, DeFi The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) isn’t done chasing down crypto exchanges and decentralized finance (DeFi) projects it sees as violating securities laws in the same vein as Coinbase Inc. (COIN) and Binance, said David Hirsch, head of the agency’s Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit.

Crypto Wants a De Minimis Tax Exemption in the U.S.

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2023. Sep. 19. 17:30

Crypto Wants a De Minimis Tax Exemption in the U.S. The leaders of the Senate Finance Committee, Sens. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) published an open letter in July asking the crypto industry to weigh in on crypto tax issues, including loans, staking, mining, constructive sales and wash trading. These comments were due earlier this month.

Binance’s Bitcoin Trading Volume Plunges 57% as Regulatory Pressure Mounts

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2023. Sep. 19. 17:11

Binance’s Bitcoin Trading Volume Plunges 57% as Regulatory Pressure Mounts As legal challenges against Binance mount, the average spot BTC trading volume on the platform has decreased 57% since Sep. 1

Sam Bankman-Fried’s Dad Thought His Son Wasn’t Paying Him Enough, So He Got Mom Involved

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2023. Sep. 19. 17:08

Sam Bankman-Fried’s Dad Thought His Son Wasn’t Paying Him Enough, So He Got Mom Involved The alleged dispute over Joe Bankman’s $200,000 FTX salary versus his desired $1 million points to an unusual family dynamic at the former cryptocurrency colossus.

Eventually, We Are All Ethereum

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2023. Sep. 19. 16:43

Eventually, We Are All Ethereum History suggests that, slowly but surely, all layer 2s will migrate to the Ethereum, says EY’s Global Blockchain Leader.

Appeal Court Punts on Bankman-Fried's Bid to Secure Release from Jail

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2023. Sep. 19. 16:00

Appeal Court Punts on Bankman-Fried's Bid to Secure Release from Jail The one-time crypto exchange executive has made several arguments to get out of jail before his trial.

Some Binance EU Users Find Fiat Withdrawals Cut Off Even Before Paysafe Ends Service

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2023. Sep. 19. 15:20

Some Binance EU Users Find Fiat Withdrawals Cut Off Even Before Paysafe Ends Service Binance says Paysafe gave it short notice that a “very small portion” of European users will be subject to an earlier closure before the payments provider pulls support for the exchange on Sept. 25.

CZ Denies Binance.US Used Ceffu or Binance Custody in Apparent Contradiction

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2023. Sep. 19. 14:25

CZ Denies Binance.US Used Ceffu or Binance Custody in Apparent Contradiction Binance.US previously told a DC court it used custody software offered by Binance’s international arm that was later rebranded Ceffu.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Hits $27K for First Time in Two Weeks

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2023. Sep. 19. 13:40

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Hits $27K for First Time in Two Weeks The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 19, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Cøbra Can't Fight $700K Craig Wright Legal Fees as an Anon, UK Judge Rules Again

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2023. Sep. 19. 13:01

Cøbra Can't Fight $700K Craig Wright Legal Fees as an Anon, UK Judge Rules Again The pseudonymous Bitcoin.org operator lost an appeal on a November ruling that said he cannot challenge legal fees from the self-proclaimed Bitcoin inventor while remaining anonymous.

Optimism Quietly Rolls Out Third Community Airdrop

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2023. Sep. 19. 12:41

Optimism Quietly Rolls Out Third Community Airdrop Optimism airdrops 19,411,313 token worth $27 million.

Nomura's Laser Digital Starts 'Bitcoin Adoption Fund' for Institutional Investors

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2023. Sep. 19. 12:30

Nomura's Laser Digital Starts 'Bitcoin Adoption Fund' for Institutional Investors The Bitcoin Adoption Fund will provide long-only exposure and will be the first in a range of such digital asset investment products offered by Laser Digital.

Crypto Firms, Banks Asked to Discuss UK Debanking, Regulator Says

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2023. Sep. 19. 12:22

Crypto Firms, Banks Asked to Discuss UK Debanking, Regulator Says While crypto firms have struggled to access banking services in the country, a wide-ranging FCA report on debanking follows allegations from broadcaster Nigel Farage that his bank account was shuttered due to his political views.

The SBF Trial: How Did We Get Here?

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2023. Sep. 19. 11:00

The SBF Trial: How Did We Get Here? Sam Bankman-Fried stands accused of committing wire fraud and conspiracy to commit several other types of frauds. His once-mighty crypto exchange, FTX, collapsed in dramatic fashion nearly a year ago, shedding billions in value. And in two weeks, he’ll begin his effort to convince a jury of his peers that he didn’t commit any of many alleged crimes while running the company.

JPEX Drama Shows Need for Crypto Regime, Hong Kong Leader Says

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2023. Sep. 19. 09:44

JPEX Drama Shows Need for Crypto Regime, Hong Kong Leader Says The territory’s leader urged investors to use licensed platforms and promised more education about crypto risks

Citigroup Unveils Token Services for Institutional Clients

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2023. Sep. 19. 09:26

Citigroup Unveils Token Services for Institutional Clients In a pilot, Citi used smart contracts to serve the same purpose as bank guarantees and letters of credit working with shipping company Maersk and a canal authority.

Binance Staked Ether Experiences $573M in Inflows This Month

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2023. Sep. 19. 08:50

Binance Staked Ether Experiences $573M in Inflows This Month Binance's staked ether token (BETH) experienced $573 million in deposits across two single days in September, more than quadrupling total value locked to $731 million, DefiLlama data show.

UK Crime Bill Lets Cops Freeze Crypto Faster, Channels Tainted Assets to Public Funding

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2023. Sep. 19. 08:00

UK Crime Bill Lets Cops Freeze Crypto Faster, Channels Tainted Assets to Public Funding The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill set to become law later this year removes some legislative hurdles that slow local cops from freezing crypto linked to crime.

Sino Global, Coinbase and Libra Alums Start $60 Million Web3 Fund

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2023. Sep. 19. 06:35

Sino Global, Coinbase and Libra Alums Start $60 Million Web3 Fund Oak Grove Ventures will focus on early-stage investments in Web3, artificial intelligence and biotechnology.

FTX Bankruptcy Estate Sues Sam Bankman-Fried's Parents, Joseph and Barbara, to Claw Back 'Misappropriated Funds'

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2023. Sep. 19. 04:55

FTX Bankruptcy Estate Sues Sam Bankman-Fried's Parents, Joseph and Barbara, to Claw Back 'Misappropriated Funds' Allan Joseph Bankman and Barabara Fried, the parents of Sam Bankman-Fried, have been sued by the FTX bankruptcy estate.

FTX Bankruptcy Estate Sues Sam Bankman-Fried’s Parents, Joseph and Barbara, to Claw Back ‘Misappropriated Funds

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2023. Sep. 19. 04:55

FTX Bankruptcy Estate Sues Sam Bankman-Fried’s Parents, Joseph and Barbara, to Claw Back ‘Misappropriated Funds Allan Joseph Bankman and Barabara Fried, the parents of Sam Bankman-Fried, have been sued by the FTX bankruptcy estate.

FTX Bankruptcy Estate Sues Sam Bankman-Fried’s Parents, Joseph and Barbara, to Claw Back ‘Misappropriated Funds'

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2023. Sep. 19. 04:55

FTX Bankruptcy Estate Sues Sam Bankman-Fried’s Parents, Joseph and Barbara, to Claw Back ‘Misappropriated Funds' Allan Joseph Bankman and Barabara Fried, the parents of Sam Bankman-Fried, have been sued by the FTX bankruptcy estate.

‘I Just Want to Keep Things Moving’: Judge Makes No Ruling in SEC-Binance Document Dispute

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2023. Sep. 18. 22:32

‘I Just Want to Keep Things Moving’: Judge Makes No Ruling in SEC-Binance Document Dispute A U.S. judge declined to order Binance.US to make its executives more available for depositions, or for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to back down in its demands for more documents during a hearing Monday.

Bitcoin’s Crypto Market Dominance Rises to 50% and It Could Go Higher, Say Analysts

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2023. Sep. 18. 21:32

Bitcoin’s Crypto Market Dominance Rises to 50% and It Could Go Higher, Say Analysts Hopes for a spot bitcoin ETF and the latest regulatory actions could prove a further catalyst.

Binance’s U.S. Exchange Bucks SEC’s Document Requests Amid Investigation

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2023. Sep. 18. 20:33

Binance’s U.S. Exchange Bucks SEC’s Document Requests Amid Investigation The crypto exchange is fighting to avoid handing over certain documents to the regulator, arguing the SEC’s requests are “overbroad.”

Chainlink’s LINK Soars, Outperforming Other Crypto Majors

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2023. Sep. 18. 18:47

Chainlink’s LINK Soars, Outperforming Other Crypto Majors The uptick comes as the company has secured a number of notable partnerships with traditional finance institutions.

What I Learned Managing a Crypto Fund for Five Years

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2023. Sep. 18. 18:37

What I Learned Managing a Crypto Fund for Five Years Jeff Dorman, chief investment officer at Arca, says crypto funds still need to find a balance between adopting professional Wall Street practices and taking advantage of crypto’s unique opportunities.

Binance Is Supposedly Separate From Crypto Custodian Ceffu. The SEC Has Questions

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2023. Sep. 18. 17:47

Binance Is Supposedly Separate From Crypto Custodian Ceffu. The SEC Has Questions As regulators prepare to square off with one of the world’s biggest crypto exchanges in court, Ceffu has denied any ties to Binance or U.S. operations. The reality is murkier.

SEC Rips Into Binance.US Over 'Shaky' Asset Custody, Asks Court to Order Inspection

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2023. Sep. 18. 16:02

SEC Rips Into Binance.US Over 'Shaky' Asset Custody, Asks Court to Order Inspection The regulator asked a U.S. court to reject Binance's "half-hearted" objections to its motion seeking depositions, an inspection and communication from the exchange.

Roughed-Up Bitcoin Miner Stocks Attempt Rally as BTC Retakes $27K

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2023. Sep. 18. 15:38

Roughed-Up Bitcoin Miner Stocks Attempt Rally as BTC Retakes $27K Many in the sector are down 50% or more over the past two months.

Senator Warren’s Crypto Money Laundering Bill Builds Momentum as More Sign On

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2023. Sep. 18. 15:34

Senator Warren’s Crypto Money Laundering Bill Builds Momentum as More Sign On U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) has enlisted more support from key lawmakers in a growing coalition pushing for a law to crack down on money-laundering and sanctions abuses in crypto, with new sponsorship from the top Democrats on the Senate Homeland Security and Judiciary committees.

Crypto VC Firm Blockchain Capital Raises $580M for 2 New Funds

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2023. Sep. 18. 15:00

Crypto VC Firm Blockchain Capital Raises $580M for 2 New Funds Most of the firm's limited partners are traditional institutional investors, including university endowments, private foundations, financial institutions, sovereign wealth funds and U.S. pension plans.

New York Regulator Seeks Tougher Norms for Adding, De-Listing Crypto Coins

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2023. Sep. 18. 14:06

New York Regulator Seeks Tougher Norms for Adding, De-Listing Crypto Coins Licensees in the state will have to set out technology, market and regulatory risks for listed cryptocurrencies under the state’s BitLicense regime

First Mover Americas: Friend.tech Drives Up Coinbase’s Base Blockchain Activity

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2023. Sep. 18. 12:10

First Mover Americas: Friend.tech Drives Up Coinbase’s Base Blockchain Activity The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 18, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Bitcoin Tops $27K a Week After Death Cross Formation With Fed Likely to Extend Rate Pause

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2023. Sep. 18. 11:51

Bitcoin Tops $27K a Week After Death Cross Formation With Fed Likely to Extend Rate Pause The U.S. rates traders do not see the Fed raising rates for the rest of the year.

Malta Seeks to Change Its Crypto Rulebook to Get Ready for MiCA

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2023. Sep. 18. 11:03

Malta Seeks to Change Its Crypto Rulebook to Get Ready for MiCA The country's financial watchdog wants to align its framework with EU-wide rules set to take effect in 2024.

Tether Co-Founder Sizes Up PayPal’s Stablecoin Ambitions

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2023. Sep. 18. 10:19

Tether Co-Founder Sizes Up PayPal’s Stablecoin Ambitions Tether pioneer William Quigley, who was also an early investor in PayPal, said he doubts the payments giant will bring much innovation to the stablecoin space.

Bitcoin, Ether Remain Steady, But Analysts Have Bearish Price Predictions

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2023. Sep. 18. 09:27

Bitcoin, Ether Remain Steady, But Analysts Have Bearish Price Predictions Bitcoin traded just under $26,700 and ether exchanged hands at $1,630 as of Asian afternoon hours Monday, adding just 0.5% in the past 24 hours.

Bitcoin Punches Above $27K, But Analysts Have Bearish Price Predictions

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2023. Sep. 18. 09:27

Bitcoin Punches Above $27K, But Analysts Have Bearish Price Predictions Bitcoin traded just under $26,700 and ether exchanged hands at $1,630 as of Asian afternoon hours Monday, adding just 0.5% in the past 24 hours.

Crypto Whale Takes $150M Bullish Bet on Ether, Trading Data Tracker Shows

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2023. Sep. 18. 08:33

Crypto Whale Takes $150M Bullish Bet on Ether, Trading Data Tracker Shows The large flow was concentrated in the so-called out-of-the-money calls, indicating a bullish outlook on the second-largest cryptocurrency by market volume, according to Greeks.Live

Crypto Whale Trades $150M in ETH Call Options, Trading Data Tracker Shows

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2023. Sep. 18. 08:33

Crypto Whale Trades $150M in ETH Call Options, Trading Data Tracker Shows The large flow was concentrated in the so-called out-of-the-money calls, indicating a bullish outlook on the second-largest cryptocurrency by market volume, according to Greeks.Live

FTX’s Crypto Liquidation Sales Unlikely to Cause Market Shock: Coinbase

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2023. Sep. 18. 08:32

FTX’s Crypto Liquidation Sales Unlikely to Cause Market Shock: Coinbase The sale of tokens won’t flood the market because liquidations are bound by sell limits, the report said.

New Avalanche Dapp Lets Traders Swap Hundreds of Different Tokens in Single Transaction

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2023. Sep. 18. 07:58

New Avalanche Dapp Lets Traders Swap Hundreds of Different Tokens in Single Transaction Decentralized exchanges usually let users swap one asset for another, but a new tool claims to let users swap 300 tokens at the same time.

Ether Trading at 27% Discount to Fair Value, New Research Shows

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2023. Sep. 18. 06:53

Ether Trading at 27% Discount to Fair Value, New Research Shows Ether is trading at a 27% discount to its fair value, according to research firm RXR's blended Metcalfe law-centric valuation model, which incorporates active user adoption of layer 2 scaling networks.

Mark Cuban Loses Nearly $1M to Crypto Scam

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2023. Sep. 18. 06:17

Mark Cuban Loses Nearly $1M to Crypto Scam The billionaire said he logged in to his crypto wallets after months of inactivity but had likely clicked on a phishing link.

NFL Quarterback Trevor Lawrence and Two YouTube Influencers Settle FTX Case

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2023. Sep. 18. 05:16

NFL Quarterback Trevor Lawrence and Two YouTube Influencers Settle FTX Case Three celebrity promoters of the failed FTX cryptocurrency exchange have opted to settle a case which alleged they helped dupe investors.

NFL Quarterback Trevor Lawrence and 2 YouTube Influencers Settle FTX Case

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2023. Sep. 18. 05:16

NFL Quarterback Trevor Lawrence and 2 YouTube Influencers Settle FTX Case Three celebrity promoters of the failed FTX cryptocurrency exchange have opted to settle a case which alleged they helped dupe investors.

Hong Kong Probe Into Crypto Exchanges JPEX Results in Arrest

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2023. Sep. 18. 05:04

Hong Kong Probe Into Crypto Exchanges JPEX Results in Arrest SCMP reported that Hong Kong police had received 83 complaints about the platform, which was operating without a license.

Hong Kong Probe Into Crypto Exchange JPEX Results in Arrest

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2023. Sep. 18. 05:04

Hong Kong Probe Into Crypto Exchange JPEX Results in Arrest SCMP reported that Hong Kong police had received 83 complaints about the platform, which was operating without a license.

Hong Kong Police Announce 6 Arrests in JPEX Probe

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2023. Sep. 18. 05:04

Hong Kong Police Announce 6 Arrests in JPEX Probe SCMP reported that Hong Kong police had received 83 complaints about the platform, which was operating without a license.

Ethereum’s Holesky Testnet Fails To Launch, in Rare Tech Misstep for the Blockchain

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2023. Sep. 17. 20:26

Ethereum’s Holesky Testnet Fails To Launch, in Rare Tech Misstep for the Blockchain Developers of the Ethereum blockchain say there was a misconfiguration in the genesis files of the test network, and now they plan to try again in about two weeks.

DOJ Slams Sam Bankman-Fried’s ‘Intrusive’ Proposed Jury Questions

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2023. Sep. 15. 19:52

DOJ Slams Sam Bankman-Fried’s ‘Intrusive’ Proposed Jury Questions Federal prosecutors are criticizing void dire questions proposed by Sam Bankman-Fried's defense team.

Bitcoin at $26.4K Set for Weekly Gain, but Rallies Might Continue to be Sold

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2023. Sep. 15. 18:44

Bitcoin at $26.4K Set for Weekly Gain, but Rallies Might Continue to be Sold The world's largest crypto has bounced from a 3-month low below $25,000 hit on Monday.

What Crypto Can Learn From AI About Getting Its Way in Washington

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2023. Sep. 15. 18:04

What Crypto Can Learn From AI About Getting Its Way in Washington The crypto industry has yet to turn the popularity of its assets into a ramrod that can move policymakers.

Coinbase’s Base Blockchain Hits Record High for Daily Transactions, Eclipsing Rivals

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2023. Sep. 15. 16:00

Coinbase’s Base Blockchain Hits Record High for Daily Transactions, Eclipsing Rivals FriendTech, which is only available on Base, is driving a significant portion of the activity, according to IntoTheBlock.

German Finance Heavyweights Develop Fully-Insured Crypto Staking Offering, Plan 2024 Release

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2023. Sep. 15. 15:48

German Finance Heavyweights Develop Fully-Insured Crypto Staking Offering, Plan 2024 Release Boerse Stuttgart Digital, the crypto-focused arm of the Stuttgart Stock Exchange, has already obtained a digital asset custody license in Germany.

Ethereum Blockchain Launches 'Holesky' Test Network, on First Anniversary of Historic 'Merge'

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2023. Sep. 15. 14:02

Ethereum Blockchain Launches 'Holesky' Test Network, on First Anniversary of Historic 'Merge' The debut of the testing system – designed to be twice as big as the main network so developers can simulate massive scaling, comes a year after Ethereum completed its historic "Merge" shift to a "proof-of-stake" model from the original "proof-of-work" setup that Bitcoin uses.

Coinbase Inadvertently Earned $1M Due to Hack, but Hasn't Reimbursed Victims

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2023. Sep. 15. 13:19

Coinbase Inadvertently Earned $1M Due to Hack, but Hasn't Reimbursed Victims Coinbase received 570 ETH, the second-largest payout tied to MEV in Ethereum’s history, to process transactions related to the Curve exploit.

Coinbase Earned $1M Amid Hack, but Hasn't Reimbursed Victims

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2023. Sep. 15. 13:19

Coinbase Earned $1M Amid Hack, but Hasn't Reimbursed Victims Coinbase received 570 ETH, the second-largest payout tied to MEV in Ethereum’s history, to process transactions related to the Curve exploit.

IOTA Eyes Big Crypto Leagues Again With Series of Network Boosting Plans

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2023. Sep. 15. 12:45

IOTA Eyes Big Crypto Leagues Again With Series of Network Boosting Plans These changes are supposed to boost the value of iota tokens for holders and investors, alongside improving network security.

BitGo, Swan to Form Bitcoin-Only Trust Company

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2023. Sep. 15. 12:31

BitGo, Swan to Form Bitcoin-Only Trust Company "It's important to us to build a custodian without the risks of securing many altcoins within the same trust company as bitcoin," Cory Klippsten, CEO of Swan, said.

First Mover Americas: Altcoins Lead Gains and Deutsche Bank to Explore Tokenization

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2023. Sep. 15. 12:22

First Mover Americas: Altcoins Lead Gains and Deutsche Bank to Explore Tokenization The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 15, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Bitcoin Miner F2Pool Returns 19.8 BTC to Paxos After Overpaid Fee

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2023. Sep. 15. 12:13

Bitcoin Miner F2Pool Returns 19.8 BTC to Paxos After Overpaid Fee Paxos paid $520,000 for a $2,000 bitcoin transaction earlier this week.

A Year After Ethereum Merge, Net Supply Down Nearly 300K Ether

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2023. Sep. 15. 10:47

A Year After Ethereum Merge, Net Supply Down Nearly 300K Ether Ethereum's tokenomics exhibit deflationary tendencies one year after the pivotal proof-of-stake upgrade.

Celsius, Core Scientific Resolve Acrimonious Mining Dispute With $45M Deal

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2023. Sep. 15. 09:45

Celsius, Core Scientific Resolve Acrimonious Mining Dispute With $45M Deal Celsius had previously claimed hundreds of millions in damages in a squabble over unpaid dues that led to its mining rigs being powered down.

Bitcoin Bounce Puts Altcoin Bears at Risk

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2023. Sep. 15. 06:45

Bitcoin Bounce Puts Altcoin Bears at Risk Bitcoin's bounce amid fears of FTX creditor liquidation might shake out altcoin bears, leading to a sharp rally in recently shorted tokens like solana.

South Korea’s Crypto Ecosystem Shakes Off Terra Debacle, With Gaming Dominating Web3 Activity

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2023. Sep. 15. 06:43

South Korea’s Crypto Ecosystem Shakes Off Terra Debacle, With Gaming Dominating Web3 Activity Korean banks are gradually dipping their toes in the market, and gaming firms are trying to capitalize in the crypto-frenzied market.

Binance.US Not Playing Ball With Probe, SEC Says, as Focus Turns to Custody Arm Ceffu

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2023. Sep. 15. 06:32

Binance.US Not Playing Ball With Probe, SEC Says, as Focus Turns to Custody Arm Ceffu Securities regulators have complained the exchange is unregistered, and worry about assets being shifted overseas.

Most Important U.S. Senator for Crypto’s Future Tells Regulators to Use Existing Powers

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2023. Sep. 14. 18:23

Most Important U.S. Senator for Crypto’s Future Tells Regulators to Use Existing Powers U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), whose chairmanship of the Senate Banking Committee gives him power over crypto’s congressional destiny, issued a call to arms to regulators on Thursday, demanding that they use whatever authority they currently have over digital assets to improve market transparency and protect the investors putting their money into the sector.

Binance.US Head of Legal and Chief Risk Officer Leaving the Crypto Exchange: WSJ

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2023. Sep. 14. 17:29

Binance.US Head of Legal and Chief Risk Officer Leaving the Crypto Exchange: WSJ The departure comes just days after the crypto exchange lost its CEO Brian Shroder.

Dueling CBDC Bills Heading for U.S. Digital Dollar Debate in Congressional Hearing

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2023. Sep. 14. 16:24

Dueling CBDC Bills Heading for U.S. Digital Dollar Debate in Congressional Hearing The idea of a digital dollar in the U.S. is so egregious to Republican lawmakers that it’s become a presidential campaign talking point and the subject of multiple bills to strangle it before it takes a first breath. But Rep. Stephen Lynch (D-Mass.) reintroduced a bill Thursday calling for the exact thing they’re trying to stop.

Dueling Digital Dollar Bills Debated in Congressional Hearing on U.S. CBDC

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2023. Sep. 14. 16:24

Dueling Digital Dollar Bills Debated in Congressional Hearing on U.S. CBDC The idea of a digital dollar in the U.S. is so egregious to Republican lawmakers that it’s become a presidential campaign talking point and the subject of multiple bills to strangle it before it takes a first breath. But Rep. Stephen Lynch (D-Mass.) reintroduced a bill Thursday calling for the exact thing they’re trying to stop.

Crypto Exchange Bybit 'Exploring All Options' to Stay in UK: CEO

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2023. Sep. 14. 16:09

Crypto Exchange Bybit 'Exploring All Options' to Stay in UK: CEO Companies like Luno and PayPal have halted certain crypto operations in the country in response to regulations set to take effect next month.

The Tokenization of Assets is Underway

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2023. Sep. 14. 15:45

The Tokenization of Assets is Underway Today in Crypto for Advisors, Peter Gaffney from Security Token Advisors provides an overview of the current tokenization landscape, one that’s forecasted to reach $16 Trillion by just 2030.

Ether Staking Landscape Gets Boost as SSV Mainnet Seeks to Dispel Centralization Concerns

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2023. Sep. 14. 14:00

Ether Staking Landscape Gets Boost as SSV Mainnet Seeks to Dispel Centralization Concerns The launch comes as staking landscape is dominated by centralized staking providers, which together hold more than 70% of the staked ether (ETH) supply.

First Mover Americas: BTC Holds $26K; Hedera’s HBAR Jumps

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2023. Sep. 14. 13:02

First Mover Americas: BTC Holds $26K; Hedera’s HBAR Jumps The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 14, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Lido’s Staked Ether Tokens Can Soon Be Used on Cosmos, IBC Blockchains

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2023. Sep. 14. 13:00

Lido’s Staked Ether Tokens Can Soon Be Used on Cosmos, IBC Blockchains Lido is the leading provider of liquid-staking solutions and its staking token, stETH, has a $13.8 billion market capitalization.

Crypto Startup Ramp Adds Brazilian Central Bank's Pix as Payment Method

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2023. Sep. 14. 12:00

Crypto Startup Ramp Adds Brazilian Central Bank's Pix as Payment Method Adding Pix builds on Ramp's expansion to the South American country, where it opened a local entity in July in a bid for broader expansion throughout Latin America.

Deutsche Bank to Delve Into Crypto Custody, Tokenization With Taurus

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2023. Sep. 14. 12:00

Deutsche Bank to Delve Into Crypto Custody, Tokenization With Taurus Deutsche Bank will use Taurus’s custody and tokenization technology to manage cryptocurrencies, tokenized assets and digital assets, the companies said.

Bitcoin Onchain Data Show Bullish Undercurrents

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2023. Sep. 14. 10:11

Bitcoin Onchain Data Show Bullish Undercurrents The market may appear boring, but under the surface, the onchain data is quietly aligning in favor of the bulls.

XRP, SOL Lead Slight Crypto Majors' Recovery After FTX Sell-Off Fears

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2023. Sep. 14. 09:14

XRP, SOL Lead Slight Crypto Majors' Recovery After FTX Sell-Off Fears BTC rose 1.5% to trade over $26,100 in European morning hours on Thursday, while Ether neared $1,700 before falling to $1,650.

Superapp Grab, Stablecoin Issuer Circle to Start Web3 Wallets Trial in Singapore

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2023. Sep. 14. 08:51

Superapp Grab, Stablecoin Issuer Circle to Start Web3 Wallets Trial in Singapore The Grab Web3 Wallet will be available to users of the ride hailing, food delivery and digital payments app to use vouchers in non-fungible token (NFT) form and earn rewards.

Violet’s Decentralized Exchange Mauve Goes Live for Trading Compliant and Real World Assets

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2023. Sep. 14. 08:00

Violet’s Decentralized Exchange Mauve Goes Live for Trading Compliant and Real World Assets The DEX was developed in a direct response to the fallout from the collapse of crypto exchange FTX.

Thailand's KBank Starts $100m Fund Targeting AI and Web3

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2023. Sep. 14. 06:56

Thailand's KBank Starts $100m Fund Targeting AI and Web3 Thailand-based Kasikornbank (KBank), one of the major banks in South East Asia, has launched a fund worth $100m targeting AI and Web3 globally.

Crypto Traders Grow Bearish as Aptos Plans $103M APT Token Unlock in November

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2023. Sep. 14. 06:44

Crypto Traders Grow Bearish as Aptos Plans $103M APT Token Unlock in November The collective 20 million APT to be unlocked then equates to 112% of the average daily trading volume over the prior 30 days, according to The Tie.

Crypto Miners Debate $500K Bitcoin Fee Refund to Paxos for 'Fat-Fingers' Error

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2023. Sep. 14. 06:38

Crypto Miners Debate $500K Bitcoin Fee Refund to Paxos for 'Fat-Fingers' Error Miners can choose to return large fees out of goodwill, even though they do not have any obligation to do so.

Three Arrows Founders Hit With 9-Year Trading Ban in Singapore

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2023. Sep. 14. 03:46

Three Arrows Founders Hit With 9-Year Trading Ban in Singapore MAS says the Order bans the Three Arrows Capital founders from managing, directing, or being a shareholder of any registered capital markets services firm in Singapore.

Islamic Coin in Pact With CoinDesk Indices to Discuss Sharia-Compliant Benchmarks

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2023. Sep. 14. 03:30

Islamic Coin in Pact With CoinDesk Indices to Discuss Sharia-Compliant Benchmarks Islamic Coin is the native currency of HAQQ, a network focused on developing a Shariah-compliant financial ecosystem.

Phishing Attack on Cloud Provider With Fortune 500 Clients Led to $15M Crypto Theft From Fortress Trust

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2023. Sep. 13. 20:37

Phishing Attack on Cloud Provider With Fortune 500 Clients Led to $15M Crypto Theft From Fortress Trust A phishing attack on Retool led to the theft, which helped spur Fortress Trust’s agreement to sell itself to Ripple, sources said.

Bitcoin Steady at $26K, SOL Slightly Dips After FTX Gets Approval to Sell Crypto

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2023. Sep. 13. 19:30

Bitcoin Steady at $26K, SOL Slightly Dips After FTX Gets Approval to Sell Crypto Crypto exchange FTX got court approval to sell part of its $3.4 billion digital asset holdings.

Judge Allows Bankrupt FTX to Sell Its Crypto Holdings, Including BTC and SOL

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2023. Sep. 13. 17:41

Judge Allows Bankrupt FTX to Sell Its Crypto Holdings, Including BTC and SOL Crypto exchange FTX can sell and invest its crypto holdings to pay back creditors, a judge in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware ruled Wednesday.

The Protocol: The CFTC Is Cracking Down on Crypto

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2023. Sep. 13. 17:01

The Protocol: The CFTC Is Cracking Down on Crypto The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission placed a trio of decentralized crypto platforms into its crosshairs last week. An aggressive set of charges from the CFTC – which zeroed in on how the trading platforms handle certain kinds of third-party token swaps – contrasted with the regulator’s more lenient image.

Surprisingly Few U.S. Customers Want Their Bittrex Money Back

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2023. Sep. 13. 15:58

Surprisingly Few U.S. Customers Want Their Bittrex Money Back  The U.S. Secret Service kept millions on the exchange, company lawyers told a bankruptcy court – but other creditors have been strangely reluctant to ask for their funds back.

What Correlations Tell Us About the Value of Multi-Asset Crypto Portfolios

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2023. Sep. 13. 15:45

What Correlations Tell Us About the Value of Multi-Asset Crypto Portfolios Max Freccia of Truvius does some number-crunching to evaluate the benefits of expanding beyond the biggest cryptos.

Crypto’s Interest in Rates

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2023. Sep. 13. 15:45

Crypto’s Interest in Rates Todd Groth of CoinDesk Indices explores the relationship between interest rates and bitcoin.

Coinbase CEO Confirms Exchange Will Support Lightning, Which Dramatically Speeds Up Bitcoin Payments

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2023. Sep. 13. 15:32

Coinbase CEO Confirms Exchange Will Support Lightning, Which Dramatically Speeds Up Bitcoin Payments Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says the crypto exchange will indeed add support for the Lightning Network, one of the biggest endorsements yet for the blockchain that makes bitcoin (BTC) a more realistic option for payments by dramatically speeding up transactions.

Hello Holesky, Ethereum’s Newest Testnet

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2023. Sep. 13. 15:21

Hello Holesky, Ethereum’s Newest Testnet The new network comes after years of growth for Ethereum’s developer community, and will replace the Goerli testnet.

Digital Trading Platform MetaComp Offers Clients Stablecoin-to-TradFi Security Path, Claiming Singapore First

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2023. Sep. 13. 14:27

Digital Trading Platform MetaComp Offers Clients Stablecoin-to-TradFi Security Path, Claiming Singapore First Trading volume has climbed to around $50 million since the service was introduced last month.

Price Cuts at Blockchain Platform Alchemy Reveal Persistence of Crypto Winter

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2023. Sep. 13. 14:00

Price Cuts at Blockchain Platform Alchemy Reveal Persistence of Crypto Winter The plan, “Alchemy Scale Tier,” will consist of two options that let developers choose how much they want to commit to the platform, both financially and computationally.

U.S. CPI Inflation Jumped to 3.7% in August, More Than Expected

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2023. Sep. 13. 12:38

U.S. CPI Inflation Jumped to 3.7% in August, More Than Expected Higher oil prices were behind the jump in headline inflation last month.

Beleaguered Gemini Earn Customers Will Be Made ‘Nearly Whole,’ DCG and Genesis Say About Remuneration Plan

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2023. Sep. 13. 12:07

Beleaguered Gemini Earn Customers Will Be Made ‘Nearly Whole,’ DCG and Genesis Say About Remuneration Plan A filing on Tuesday states that if the assorted creditor groups vote through the proposed deal, then “Gemini Earn users are estimated to recover approximately 95-110% of their claims.”

First Mover Americas: Binance.US CEO Departs as Company Cuts 1/3 of Workforce

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2023. Sep. 13. 12:01

First Mover Americas: Binance.US CEO Departs as Company Cuts 1/3 of Workforce The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 13, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

North Korean Attackers Linked to $54M CoinEx Hack, Blockchain Data Suggests

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2023. Sep. 13. 11:43

North Korean Attackers Linked to $54M CoinEx Hack, Blockchain Data Suggests A hot wallet of the crypto exchange used to hold users’ tokens was exploited by attackers on Tuesday.

BNB Chain’s Layer 2 Network opBNB Goes Live

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2023. Sep. 13. 10:39

BNB Chain’s Layer 2 Network opBNB Goes Live The Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible L2 chain scalability solution based on Optimism OP Stack expands the BNB Chain ecosystem to provide cheaper gas fees for projects.

Ripple Will do 80% of its Hiring This Year Outside the U.S: Bloomberg

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2023. Sep. 13. 10:20

Ripple Will do 80% of its Hiring This Year Outside the U.S: Bloomberg Brad Garlinghouse said the firm will look into hiring in countries where there is regulatory clarity.

OneCoin Co-Founder Karl Greenwood Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison

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2023. Sep. 13. 10:05

OneCoin Co-Founder Karl Greenwood Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison U.S. District Judge Edgardo Ramos also ordered Greenwood to forfeit $300 million, the approximate amount he pocketed from the scheme.

Crypto Market Shows Signs of Stability Ahead of U.S. CPI

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2023. Sep. 13. 09:29

Crypto Market Shows Signs of Stability Ahead of U.S. CPI While some economists predict a jump in U.S. CPI compared to July, Factset research shows inflation is becoming less of a concern for large companies.

Web3 Doesn’t Care About Bitcoin Prices – And Other Musings From Korea Blockchain Week

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2023. Sep. 13. 08:25

Web3 Doesn’t Care About Bitcoin Prices – And Other Musings From Korea Blockchain Week A packed venue and hopeful cheers from an estimated 10,000 people attending the many Web3 panels could have made one doubt whether the industry remains in one of the deepest bear markets in its young history.

Messaging App Telegram Gives Endorsement to TON Project; Token Surges

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2023. Sep. 13. 07:21

Messaging App Telegram Gives Endorsement to TON Project; Token Surges The messaging app has made TON its official Web3 infrastructure, giving the network exclusive promotion within the user interface.

FTX Tweaks Crypto Sale Proposal to Placate U.S. Government

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2023. Sep. 13. 06:29

FTX Tweaks Crypto Sale Proposal to Placate U.S. Government The bankrupt crypto exchange wants to sell off its billions of dollars in crypto before returning funds to creditors – but doesn’t want markets forewarned

BitMEX's Prediction Market is Now Live

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2023. Sep. 13. 05:42

BitMEX's Prediction Market is Now Live Current prediction market contracts revolve around FTX bankruptcy claim recoveries, the future of bitcoin ETFs, and Sam Bankman-Fried’s jail sentence.

Craig Wright's Financial Disclosure Form in $143M Court Case Was Incomplete

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2023. Sep. 13. 04:52

Craig Wright's Financial Disclosure Form in $143M Court Case Was Incomplete A recent court order grants W&K Info Defense civil sanctions against Wright for incomplete financial disclosures, yet stops short of bringing criminal charges against the so-called inventor of Bitcoin.

Craig Wright's Financial Disclosure Form in $143M Court Case Was Incomplete, Court Rules

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2023. Sep. 13. 04:52

Craig Wright's Financial Disclosure Form in $143M Court Case Was Incomplete, Court Rules A recent court order grants W&K Info Defense civil sanctions against Wright for incomplete financial disclosures, yet stops short of bringing criminal charges against the so-called inventor of Bitcoin.

CoinDesk Indices Expands Into APAC Region in Deal With ICE Futures Singapore

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2023. Sep. 13. 01:00

CoinDesk Indices Expands Into APAC Region in Deal With ICE Futures Singapore ICE Futures Singapore's bitcoin futures contracts will now be known as CoinDesk Bitcoin Futures contracts.

CoinDesk Indices Expands Into Asia-Pacific Through Deal With Major Exchange Operator ICE

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2023. Sep. 13. 01:00

CoinDesk Indices Expands Into Asia-Pacific Through Deal With Major Exchange Operator ICE ICE Futures Singapore's bitcoin futures contracts will now be known as CoinDesk Bitcoin Futures contracts.

Zodia Custody Looks to Drive Institutional Access to Polkadot Ecosystem

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2023. Sep. 12. 23:01

Zodia Custody Looks to Drive Institutional Access to Polkadot Ecosystem The company plans to provide custody for the Polkadot ecosystem, offering digital asset storage services for financial institutions

Sam Bankman-Fried Remains Stuck in Jail

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2023. Sep. 12. 23:00

Sam Bankman-Fried Remains Stuck in Jail Sam Bankman-Fried lost a bid to be released from jail ahead of his trial next month. All hope isn’t lost for him, but time is running out for the FTX founder.

Fear of FTX-Spurred Crypto Crash Is Overblown, Analysts Say

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2023. Sep. 12. 21:25

Fear of FTX-Spurred Crypto Crash Is Overblown, Analysts Say Crypto markets slumped Monday, possibly in part due to fears of FTX unloading its $3.4 billion crypto assets.

Judge Denies Sam Bankman-Fried's Bid for Release From Jail Ahead of Trial

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2023. Sep. 12. 20:58

Judge Denies Sam Bankman-Fried's Bid for Release From Jail Ahead of Trial A federal judge refused Sam Bankman-Fried's bid to be released from jail ahead of trial on Tuesday.

Gensler Hearing Shows Key Senate Democrat Digging in Heels on Crypto

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2023. Sep. 12. 17:23

Gensler Hearing Shows Key Senate Democrat Digging in Heels on Crypto While U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler was in the hot seat at a Senate hearing on Tuesday, the most important crypto sentiments may have come from Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), who tarred much of the industry as dangerous fraudsters.

Crypto Price Whipsaw Triggers $256M in Liquidation Losses

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2023. Sep. 12. 17:19

Crypto Price Whipsaw Triggers $256M in Liquidation Losses This week’s quick plunge and rebound in cryptocurrency prices triggered $256 million in liquidation losses, Coinglass data shows.

Namesake of Ethereum's 'Danksharding' Says 'Data Availability' Too Confusing a Term

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2023. Sep. 12. 16:52

Namesake of Ethereum's 'Danksharding' Says 'Data Availability' Too Confusing a Term The Ethereum Foundation's Dankrad Feist says he thinks a lot of people are stumped by the term "data availability," even as the concept gains momentum in blockchain tech circles.

Coinbase Paves Way for Big Institutions to Do More With Web3, DeFi, NFTs

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2023. Sep. 12. 16:23

Coinbase Paves Way for Big Institutions to Do More With Web3, DeFi, NFTs Coinbase, best-known for being one of the largest crypto exchanges for retail customers, continued its expansion into the professional space with the introduction Tuesday of a Web3 wallet designed to help institutions get into NFTs and other corners of decentralized finance, or DeFi.

Coinbase to Face ‘Reality Check’ as Retail FOMO Is Fading, Mizuho Says

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2023. Sep. 12. 15:55

Coinbase to Face ‘Reality Check’ as Retail FOMO Is Fading, Mizuho Says In a break with historical norms, the exchange’s volumes continue to fall even as the bitcoin price has risen, suggesting disengagement by retail customers, the report said.

Banking Powerhouse HSBC Working With Crypto Custody Firm Fireblocks: Sources

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2023. Sep. 12. 15:07

Banking Powerhouse HSBC Working With Crypto Custody Firm Fireblocks: Sources Fireblocks, which specializes in cryptocurrency safekeeping technologies such as multi-party computation (MPC), already works with BNY Mellon and BNP Paribas.

Franklin Templeton Joins Bitcoin ETF Race

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2023. Sep. 12. 14:03

Franklin Templeton Joins Bitcoin ETF Race Franklin Templeton has filed with the SEC for a spot bitcoin ETF.

Franklin Templeton Joins Spot Bitcoin ETF Race

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2023. Sep. 12. 14:03

Franklin Templeton Joins Spot Bitcoin ETF Race Franklin Templeton has filed with the SEC for a spot bitcoin ETF.

Headline CPI Expected to Have Spiked Higher in August, but Core Rate Seen Slowing

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2023. Sep. 12. 13:11

Headline CPI Expected to Have Spiked Higher in August, but Core Rate Seen Slowing The U.S. government on Wednesday morning will release its latest official inflation data.

Dunhill Family Office Makes Bear Market Bet on Crypto

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2023. Sep. 12. 13:00

Dunhill Family Office Makes Bear Market Bet on Crypto The family office is investing through its Dunhill Ventures subsidiary into Lichtenstein-regulated VC firm Mocha Ventures.

Ethereum Developer Consensys Unveils ‘Snaps’ Add-Ons for MetaMask Wallet

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2023. Sep. 12. 13:00

Ethereum Developer Consensys Unveils ‘Snaps’ Add-Ons for MetaMask Wallet According to a press release, Snaps are “new features and functionality, created by third-party developers, that MetaMask users worldwide can install directly into their wallet."

Incoming BOE Deputy Governor Highlights Crypto Risks, Cites Benefits at Parliamentary Hearing

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2023. Sep. 12. 12:16

Incoming BOE Deputy Governor Highlights Crypto Risks, Cites Benefits at Parliamentary Hearing There are benefits to crypto technology, and the digital pound could anchor digital money, Sarah Breeden said.

First Mover Americas: Altcoin Crash May Be on the Cards

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2023. Sep. 12. 12:01

First Mover Americas: Altcoin Crash May Be on the Cards The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 12, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Fabian Vogesteller’s Lukso Blockchain Adds ‘Universal Profiles,’ in Push for ‘Fancy’ Ethereum

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2023. Sep. 12. 12:00

Fabian Vogesteller’s Lukso Blockchain Adds ‘Universal Profiles,’ in Push for ‘Fancy’ Ethereum The Universal Profiles are a feature, currently in beta, designed to give users a holistic “on-chain identity” that comes with a recoverable crypto account as well as a profile for interacting with decentralized applications.

Bitcoin Price-Volatility Correlation Turns Negative Again as Crypto Traders Eye FTX Liquidations

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2023. Sep. 12. 10:13

Bitcoin Price-Volatility Correlation Turns Negative Again as Crypto Traders Eye FTX Liquidations The shift from positive correlation comes amid concerns the looming $3 billion FTX liquidations will crater the crypto market.

One Year After Trudeau's Bitcoin Warning, BTC Still Beat Inflation and S&P 500

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2023. Sep. 12. 10:11

One Year After Trudeau's Bitcoin Warning, BTC Still Beat Inflation and S&P 500 Despite bitcoin’s tumultuous year, the world’s largest digital asset proved to be a reliable hedge against inflation. And a number of Liberal MPs own it.

Binance to Airdrop $3M in BNB to Users Affected by Morocco Earthquake

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2023. Sep. 12. 09:34

Binance to Airdrop $3M in BNB to Users Affected by Morocco Earthquake Users who had verified their address details for Sept. 9 to show they live in Marrakesh-Safi province will each receive $100 worth of the token.

Crypto Custody Firm Qredo Integrates Circle’s USDC Stablecoin

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2023. Sep. 12. 09:00

Crypto Custody Firm Qredo Integrates Circle’s USDC Stablecoin The new toolkit allows USDC to be the ultimate gas token on any blockchain.

Hong Kong-Israel CBDC Project Examines Security, Privacy, Accessibility

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2023. Sep. 12. 08:55

Hong Kong-Israel CBDC Project Examines Security, Privacy, Accessibility Central banks say their new technology can be secure and accessible while promoting privacy

Cryptocurrency Altcoin Crash Is Coming: Matrixport

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2023. Sep. 12. 08:25

Cryptocurrency Altcoin Crash Is Coming: Matrixport FTX is not the only major seller of crypto assets, venture capital funds are also under pressure to return money to their investors, the report said.

BaFin-Licensed Crypto Custodian Finoa Will Offer Regulated DeFi

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2023. Sep. 12. 07:00

BaFin-Licensed Crypto Custodian Finoa Will Offer Regulated DeFi FinoaConnect provides the firm’s 300-plus institutional clients with wallet integration for a curated list of permissioned DeFi and Web3 platforms.

Former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky Seeks to Quash U.S. FTC Case

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2023. Sep. 12. 06:15

Former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky Seeks to Quash U.S. FTC Case Mashinsky was arrested in June on allegations of misleading investors and manipulating tokens, and also faces parallel actions from multiple regulators

Binance Says SEC’s Request for Depositions is ‘Overbroad’ and 'Unduly Burdensome'

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2023. Sep. 12. 05:04

Binance Says SEC’s Request for Depositions is ‘Overbroad’ and 'Unduly Burdensome' Binance says the SEC has no evidence to support its allegations that imply investor assets have been wrongfully diverted.

Standard Chartered-Backed Zodia Custody Now Available in Singapore

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2023. Sep. 12. 04:21

Standard Chartered-Backed Zodia Custody Now Available in Singapore Zodia Custody, a cryptocurrency storage provider and a subsidiary of Standard Chartered, has launched in Singapore, to provide digital asset custody services for financial institutions.

DOJ 'Overreaching' in Trying to Block Sam Bankman-Fried's Proposed Witnesses, Defense Says

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2023. Sep. 12. 03:41

DOJ 'Overreaching' in Trying to Block Sam Bankman-Fried's Proposed Witnesses, Defense Says Prosecutors with the U.S. Department of Justice are trying to limit FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's right to a fair trial by moving to block all of his proposed expert witnesses, defense attorneys said. The DOJ, for its part, said the defense mischaracterized a proposed prosecution witness's planned testimony.

Crypto Exchange Bitget Establishes $100M Pot to Fund Ecosystem Growth

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2023. Sep. 12. 01:40

Crypto Exchange Bitget Establishes $100M Pot to Fund Ecosystem Growth Bitget anticipates tightened regulations and growth of layer-2 blockchain networks and DeFi technologies bringing about an evolution in how centralized exchanges operate.

Sam Bankman-Fried, DOJ Propose Jury Questions Ahead of October Trial

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2023. Sep. 12. 01:21

Sam Bankman-Fried, DOJ Propose Jury Questions Ahead of October Trial Attorneys for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried and the U.S. Department of Justice filed their proposed jury instructions and

Trading Firms Deposit Millions in BTC, ETH and ARB to Exchanges as Crypto Sell-Off Intensifies

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2023. Sep. 11. 21:14

Trading Firms Deposit Millions in BTC, ETH and ARB to Exchanges as Crypto Sell-Off Intensifies Crypto markets dropped sharply on Monday, with bitcoin’s price dipping below $25,000.

Defiant Gensler Returns to Crypto Grievances Ahead of Senate Testimony

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2023. Sep. 11. 21:08

Defiant Gensler Returns to Crypto Grievances Ahead of Senate Testimony U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler is doubling down on his crypto objections in his first remarks following the second recent court setback in his agency’s sweeping legal fight with the industry.

Luno to Halt Some UK Clients From Investing in Crypto as Regulation Looms

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2023. Sep. 11. 18:39

Luno to Halt Some UK Clients From Investing in Crypto as Regulation Looms The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority crypto promotion rules will be coming into effect by October 8.

The G20’s Crypto Hand-Wringing Is Not Significant

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2023. Sep. 11. 16:04

The G20’s Crypto Hand-Wringing Is Not Significant The G20 can say what it wants on the crypto regulations front. It’s not a threat to the ecosystem, says Noelle Acheson.

AI Is Killing Crypto Venture Capital Interest

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2023. Sep. 11. 15:43

AI Is Killing Crypto Venture Capital Interest Scandals like FTX drove away VCs, leading to a collapse in venture funding. Now, artificial intelligence is soaking up the capital still available in an uncertain macro environment, says Chris Coll-Beswick, at Transcend Labs, a startup accelerator.

FTX Holds $1.16B in SOL, $200M in Bahamas Real Estate, Court Filing Says

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2023. Sep. 11. 14:34

FTX Holds $1.16B in SOL, $200M in Bahamas Real Estate, Court Filing Says The company says it paid billions to executives including founder Sam Bankman-Fried before filing for bankruptcy last year.

Hack of Vitalik Buterin's X Account Leads to $691K Stolen

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2023. Sep. 11. 14:10

Hack of Vitalik Buterin's X Account Leads to $691K Stolen Hackers who took control of Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin's X account have stolen more than $691,000 after posting a malicious phishing link that gained access to people's wallets.

Maple Finance Nearly Imploded, but Sid Powell Wants to Bring Back Its Billion Dollar-Plus Glory

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2023. Sep. 11. 14:07

Maple Finance Nearly Imploded, but Sid Powell Wants to Bring Back Its Billion Dollar-Plus Glory Last year’s crypto crash wiped out Maple Finance’s TVL as borrowers crumbled and lenders fled. In an interview with CoinDesk, the protocol’s co-founder and CEO lays out his plan for growth in an era of heightened risk management.

Crypto Safekeeping Specialist Fireblocks Introduces Non-Custodial Wallet Service

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2023. Sep. 11. 13:00

Crypto Safekeeping Specialist Fireblocks Introduces Non-Custodial Wallet Service Fireblocks’ multi-party computation technology works well in a non-custodial setting, shifting counterparty risk away from a corporate entity, Shaulov explained in an interview with CoinDesk.

First Mover Americas: Altcoins Start the Week in the Red

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2023. Sep. 11. 12:10

First Mover Americas: Altcoins Start the Week in the Red The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 11, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Decentralized Exchange Sushi Expands to Aptos Blockchain

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2023. Sep. 11. 10:18

Decentralized Exchange Sushi Expands to Aptos Blockchain Sushi, the decentralized exchange (DEX) that has $350 million in locked value, has expanded its services to a layer-1 blockchain Aptos.

Coinbase Exchange Remains Inactive in India, While Other Operations Are Still Active

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2023. Sep. 11. 09:49

Coinbase Exchange Remains Inactive in India, While Other Operations Are Still Active Coinbase continues to operate its tech-hub in India and provide wallet services to Indian customers while its exchange operations remain suspended.

Steve Kokinos, Creditors Named to Run Celsius 2.0

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2023. Sep. 11. 09:26

Steve Kokinos, Creditors Named to Run Celsius 2.0 Executives from WeWork, Lehman Brothers, US Bitcoin, and Arrington Capital will serve on the board of the crypto lender’s successor, as will two members of Celsius’ own creditor committee.

Animoca Brands Raises $20M for Metaverse Project Mocaverse

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2023. Sep. 11. 08:53

Animoca Brands Raises $20M for Metaverse Project Mocaverse The investment was led by CMCC Global and included contributions from Kingsway Capital, Liberty City Ventures and GameFi Ventures.

India Will Decide on Its Crypto Stance in Coming Months

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2023. Sep. 11. 07:26

India Will Decide on Its Crypto Stance in Coming Months India's individual position on crypto will be analyzed and decided on in the coming months after considering what global leaders agreed to as an acceptable framework for crypto rules as part of the Group of Twenty (G20) deliberations.

Digital Euro Conspiracy Theories and Privacy Concerns Put EU Central Bankers in the Hot Seat

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2023. Sep. 11. 07:00

Digital Euro Conspiracy Theories and Privacy Concerns Put EU Central Bankers in the Hot Seat Officials promise privacy controls for the possible new CBDC, but are less clear how to respond to wilder reactions.

SEC Counters Ripple in Effort to Appeal Groundbreaking XRP Ruling

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2023. Sep. 08. 21:46

SEC Counters Ripple in Effort to Appeal Groundbreaking XRP Ruling Whether or not Ripple violated securities law in making XRP available to retail investors by putting it on crypto exchanges is absolutely a question that needs appeals court intervention, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) argued Friday.

NFT Video Startup Glass Falls to Crypto Bear Market

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2023. Sep. 08. 20:46

NFT Video Startup Glass Falls to Crypto Bear Market The startup’s founders say they’re ending active development after two years.

Grayscale Ethereum Trust Discount Drops to Lowest in a Year Amid Spot Ether ETF Push

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2023. Sep. 08. 17:53

Grayscale Ethereum Trust Discount Drops to Lowest in a Year Amid Spot Ether ETF Push The recent optimism around crypto spot exchange-traded funds helped narrow the ETHE discount.

Ripple Acquires Crypto-Focused Chartered Trust Company Fortress Trust

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2023. Sep. 08. 15:00

Ripple Acquires Crypto-Focused Chartered Trust Company Fortress Trust A person with knowledge of the matter said the figure was less than the $250 million price tag for custody firm Metaco, which Ripple acquired in May.

U.S. Fed’s Vice Chair Barr Says CBDC Decision Still a ‘Long Way’ Off

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2023. Sep. 08. 13:57

U.S. Fed’s Vice Chair Barr Says CBDC Decision Still a ‘Long Way’ Off The U.S. is far from making any decision on a central bank digital currency (CBDC), said Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Michael Barr, who described the Fed as still being in the “basic research” phase.

Bitcoin Halving Is Nice, but Kickstarting Bull Run Requires Fiat Money Supply Growth

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2023. Sep. 08. 12:43

Bitcoin Halving Is Nice, but Kickstarting Bull Run Requires Fiat Money Supply Growth The magnitude of the expected halving-led uptrend in bitcoin is likely contingent on major central banks boosting their year-on-year M2 money supply growth rates, past data show.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Shows Signs of Life

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2023. Sep. 08. 12:00

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Shows Signs of Life The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 8, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Taiwan Crypto Watchdog to Issue 10 Guiding Principles for Virtual Assets in September: Report

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2023. Sep. 08. 11:32

Taiwan Crypto Watchdog to Issue 10 Guiding Principles for Virtual Assets in September: Report The East Asian country plans on setting out that crypto businesses should keep customers payments separate from their own tokens and that unregistered overseas firms should not solicit business in the country.

Crypto Firm LBRY to Challenge Ruling It Violated U.S. Securities Law

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2023. Sep. 08. 10:14

Crypto Firm LBRY to Challenge Ruling It Violated U.S. Securities Law The blockchain-based file-sharing network had indicated it would be winding down after a New Hampshire court ruled in favor of the SEC last November.

MicroStrategy's Large Bitcoin Impairment Losses Have Given a False Impression: Berenberg

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2023. Sep. 08. 09:30

MicroStrategy's Large Bitcoin Impairment Losses Have Given a False Impression: Berenberg FASB accounting rule changes should help companies that hold digital assets to eliminate the poor optics that have been created by impairment losses, the report said.

Coinbase Targets Regulatory Clarity in International Expansion Plan

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2023. Sep. 08. 09:07

Coinbase Targets Regulatory Clarity in International Expansion Plan Coinbase is looking at "markets that are enacting clear rules" for the crypto industry, with the European Union, U.K., Canada, Brazil, Singapore and Australia its near-term priorities.

U.S. Interest Rates High Enough to Tame Inflation, Avoid Recession: Chicago Fed

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2023. Sep. 08. 08:34

U.S. Interest Rates High Enough to Tame Inflation, Avoid Recession: Chicago Fed Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago economists predict low inflation and a resilient economy, a potential goldilocks scenario for risk assets, including cryptocurrencies.

11,196 Years Jail Sentence for Faruk Özer, CEO of Collapsed Turkish Crypto Exchange Thodex

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2023. Sep. 08. 06:58

11,196 Years Jail Sentence for Faruk Özer, CEO of Collapsed Turkish Crypto Exchange Thodex Faruk Fatih Özer, the founder of the collapsed Turkish crypto exchange Thodex, his sister Serap Özer and his brother Güven Özer have been sentenced to 11,196 years, 10 months and 15 days in prison.

CFTC Goes After Opyn, Other DeFi Operations in Enforcement Sweep

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2023. Sep. 07. 23:01

CFTC Goes After Opyn, Other DeFi Operations in Enforcement Sweep The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has charged three decentralized finance (DeFi) operations – Opyn, Inc., ZeroEx (0x), Inc. and Deridex, Inc. – with offering illegal derivatives trading, according to a Thursday statement from the agency.

Ex-FTX Executive Ryan Salame to Forfeit $1.5B as Part of Guilty Plea

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2023. Sep. 07. 19:17

Ex-FTX Executive Ryan Salame to Forfeit $1.5B as Part of Guilty Plea Prosecutors say Sam Bankman-Fried used Salame as a “straw donor” to secretly funnel millions of dollars to Republican political candidates.

Ex-FTX Executive Ryan Salame Could Forfeit $1.5B as Part of Guilty Plea

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2023. Sep. 07. 19:17

Ex-FTX Executive Ryan Salame Could Forfeit $1.5B as Part of Guilty Plea Prosecutors say Sam Bankman-Fried used Salame as a “straw donor” to secretly funnel millions of dollars to Republican political candidates.

Fraud Lawsuit Against Michael Egorov, the CEO of DeFi Giant Curve, Is Quashed in California

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2023. Sep. 07. 18:13

Fraud Lawsuit Against Michael Egorov, the CEO of DeFi Giant Curve, Is Quashed in California A judge ruled a California courtroom is the wrong venue since Egorov wasn’t living in the state when the alleged misdeeds took place.

CFTC Commissioner Pitches Pilot Program for U.S. Crypto Regulation

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2023. Sep. 07. 17:45

CFTC Commissioner Pitches Pilot Program for U.S. Crypto Regulation The U.S. watchdog for derivatives markets should create a limited pilot program for regulating cryptocurrencies, said Caroline Pham, one of the members of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

FASB's Crypto Accounting Shakeup Could Lure More Corporate Investment, Michael Saylor and Others Argue

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2023. Sep. 07. 16:51

FASB's Crypto Accounting Shakeup Could Lure More Corporate Investment, Michael Saylor and Others Argue The U.S. accounting standards board yesterday unanimously voted in favor of "fair value" accounting for crypto assets held on corporate balance sheets.

Binance Boosts Bitcoin, Ether Trading in Argentine, Brazilian, South African Currencies With Fee Promotion

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2023. Sep. 07. 16:33

Binance Boosts Bitcoin, Ether Trading in Argentine, Brazilian, South African Currencies With Fee Promotion The crypto exchange's promotion comes as trading volumes plummet to four-year lows, hurting the revenue streams.

Back to School: Supporting the Next Generation of Investors

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2023. Sep. 07. 15:45

Back to School: Supporting the Next Generation of Investors How will advisors adapt to support the next gen investor? Erik Anderson from Global X takes us through the changing landscape in today’s Crypto for Advisor newsletter.

SEC’s Gensler Should Be Focus of More Hearings on Treatment of Crypto: U.S. Senator

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2023. Sep. 07. 15:41

SEC’s Gensler Should Be Focus of More Hearings on Treatment of Crypto: U.S. Senator Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) previewed the lawmaker ire in store for U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler as Congress returns from its summer break, with Hagerty accusing the regulator of stomping on crypto innovation during a speech on Thursday.

UK Crypto Firms Can Apply for 3-Month Reprieve to Comply With Tough New Ad Rules

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2023. Sep. 07. 15:18

UK Crypto Firms Can Apply for 3-Month Reprieve to Comply With Tough New Ad Rules Bans on aggressive marketing were set to take effect in October, but companies can apply to delay some aspects until January.

U.K. Crypto Firms Can Apply for 3-Month Reprieve to Comply With Tough New Ad Rules

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2023. Sep. 07. 15:18

U.K. Crypto Firms Can Apply for 3-Month Reprieve to Comply With Tough New Ad Rules Bans on aggressive marketing were set to take effect in October, but companies can apply to delay some aspects until January.

Crypto Exchange Kraken's UK Derivatives Unit Looking to Expands Its Service: Bloomberg

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2023. Sep. 07. 15:11

Crypto Exchange Kraken's UK Derivatives Unit Looking to Expands Its Service: Bloomberg The firm is looking move into a void in the crypto derivatives market left when FTX collapsed last November.

Coinbase-Backed Insurance Alternative OpenCover Debuts on Layer 2 Blockchain Base

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2023. Sep. 07. 14:21

Coinbase-Backed Insurance Alternative OpenCover Debuts on Layer 2 Blockchain Base OpenCover, which raised $4 million in a seed round led by the likes of NFX and Jump Crypto, received a $200,000 funding bump from Coinbase to bolster its debut on Base.

Tokenization Advocacy Group Wants to Bring the 'Next Trillion' of Assets to Blockchain

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2023. Sep. 07. 13:00

Tokenization Advocacy Group Wants to Bring the 'Next Trillion' of Assets to Blockchain Founding members such as Coinbase, Circle and Aave Companies aim to foster the use of blockchain technology for traditional assets.

First Mover Americas: Crypto Trading Volume Hits 4-Year Low

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2023. Sep. 07. 12:01

First Mover Americas: Crypto Trading Volume Hits 4-Year Low The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 7, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Find Who’s Responsible for DeFi Projects and Regulate Them, Global Securities Body Says

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2023. Sep. 07. 12:00

Find Who’s Responsible for DeFi Projects and Regulate Them, Global Securities Body Says Iosco worries decentralized financial applications could harm investors and markets – and casts doubt on their main premise

Blockchain, AI Set to Transform Financial Markets: Moody's

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2023. Sep. 07. 11:46

Blockchain, AI Set to Transform Financial Markets: Moody's Incorporating AI and DLT into business models may require "substantial investment" at first – but could help lower expenses and improve market liquidity over time, a new report said.

Blockchain and AI Are Set to Transform Financial Markets: Moody's

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2023. Sep. 07. 11:46

Blockchain and AI Are Set to Transform Financial Markets: Moody's Incorporating AI and DLT into business models may require "substantial investment" at first – but could help lower expenses and improve market liquidity over time, a new report said.

Pantera Capital Leads $16.5M Investment in ZK-Powered DEX Brine Fi at $100M Valuation

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2023. Sep. 07. 11:00

Pantera Capital Leads $16.5M Investment in ZK-Powered DEX Brine Fi at $100M Valuation The investment happens at a time when crypto venture capital has mostly dried up and trading volumes plummeted.

Crypto Spot Market August Trading Volume Hits 4.5-Year Low as Volatility Fails to Spur Activity

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2023. Sep. 07. 10:35

Crypto Spot Market August Trading Volume Hits 4.5-Year Low as Volatility Fails to Spur Activity Volatility following the Grayscale's court victory over the SEC failed to translate into trading volumes on centralized exchanges, CCData said.

Blanket Crypto Bans Won’t Work, Joint IMF, FSB Paper Warns

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2023. Sep. 07. 08:00

Blanket Crypto Bans Won’t Work, Joint IMF, FSB Paper Warns The global standard-setters instead suggest targeted restrictions when necessary, and urges jurisdictions to strengthen monetary policy frameworks.

Blanket Crypto Bans Won’t Work, IMF and FSB Warn in Joint Paper

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2023. Sep. 07. 08:00

Blanket Crypto Bans Won’t Work, IMF and FSB Warn in Joint Paper The global standard-setters instead suggest targeted restrictions when necessary, and urges jurisdictions to strengthen monetary policy frameworks.

Depressed Crypto Markets, Regulatory Risks Fail to Dissuade Asset Managers From Investing

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2023. Sep. 07. 07:54

Depressed Crypto Markets, Regulatory Risks Fail to Dissuade Asset Managers From Investing Almost half the 60 buy-side professionals surveyed from U.S. and Europe-based asset managers and hedge funds said they're actively managing digital assets.

$500B Korean Asset Manager Taps Polygon Labs to Develop Tokenized Securities Network

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2023. Sep. 07. 06:39

$500B Korean Asset Manager Taps Polygon Labs to Develop Tokenized Securities Network Mirae Asset Management teams up with Ethereum scaling solution Polygon Labs to develop a tokenized securities network and accelerate adopt of Web3 technologies.

$500B Korean Asset Manager Mirae Taps Polygon Labs in Securities Tokenization Drive

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2023. Sep. 07. 06:39

$500B Korean Asset Manager Mirae Taps Polygon Labs in Securities Tokenization Drive Mirae Asset Management teams up with Ethereum scaling solution Polygon Labs to develop a tokenized securities network and accelerate adopt of Web3 technologies.

Publicly Traded Korean Firm Neowiz To Build Games on Avalanche Network

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2023. Sep. 07. 06:22

Publicly Traded Korean Firm Neowiz To Build Games on Avalanche Network Intella X, Neowiz’s Web3 arm, has joined Avalanche Arcad3 to build blockchain games in the crazed market.

Cboe's BZX Exchange Files to Launch Ark 21Shares, VanEck Spot Ether ETFs

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2023. Sep. 06. 21:25

Cboe's BZX Exchange Files to Launch Ark 21Shares, VanEck Spot Ether ETFs Cboe's BZX exchange filed the first documents in a bid to offer the first spot ether exchange-traded funds in the U.S.

Bitcoin Little-Changed at $25.7K After Newsy and Volatile Session

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2023. Sep. 06. 21:16

Bitcoin Little-Changed at $25.7K After Newsy and Volatile Session Broader crypto markets were modestly lower late on Wednesday.

Celsius Network Files 'Adversary Complaint' Against EquitiesFirst to Recover Assets

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2023. Sep. 06. 21:02

Celsius Network Files 'Adversary Complaint' Against EquitiesFirst to Recover Assets EquitiesFirst, a private lender, owed Celsius $439 million of assets as of July 2022.

Sam Bankman-Fried’s Motion for Pretrial Release Goes Before 3-Judge Panel

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2023. Sep. 06. 20:50

Sam Bankman-Fried’s Motion for Pretrial Release Goes Before 3-Judge Panel Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried is trying to win back his freedom – at least temporarily.

Genesis Global Capital Files for Over $600M in Unpaid DCG Loans: Court Docs

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2023. Sep. 06. 18:54

Genesis Global Capital Files for Over $600M in Unpaid DCG Loans: Court Docs Genesis Global Capital, a subsidiary of Digital Currency Group, filed in court for DCG to repay outstanding loans in excess of $600 million on Wednesday.

FASB Says Crypto Assets Should Be Marked at Current Values

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2023. Sep. 06. 18:40

FASB Says Crypto Assets Should Be Marked at Current Values The first U.S. accounting rule specifically for cryptocurrency will say that companies must use a fair-value approach that would demand certain digital assets be measured at what they would trade for in the markets, according to the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB).

Cathy Wood's ARK Invest Files for First Spot Ether ETF

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2023. Sep. 06. 18:32

Cathy Wood's ARK Invest Files for First Spot Ether ETF The Ark 21Shares Ethereum ETF is the first attempt to list such a fund in the U.S. that directly invests in ETH, the second largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization.

Cathie Wood's ARK Invest Files for First Spot Ether ETF

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2023. Sep. 06. 18:32

Cathie Wood's ARK Invest Files for First Spot Ether ETF The Ark 21Shares Ethereum ETF is the first attempt to list such a fund in the U.S. that directly invests in ETH, the second largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization.

Crypto Lenders Caused Crypto Contagion Last Year. How Is the Industry Rebuilding?

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2023. Sep. 06. 17:33

Crypto Lenders Caused Crypto Contagion Last Year. How Is the Industry Rebuilding? After bankruptcies tore apart the crypto lending, the industry is attempting to rebuild in a sustainable and accountable manner.

Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin Argues for Blockchain 'Privacy Pools' to Weed Out Criminals

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2023. Sep. 06. 16:26

Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin Argues for Blockchain 'Privacy Pools' to Weed Out Criminals The paper argues for “privacy pools,” a blockchain tech feature that would enhance the privacy of user’s transactions while also distinguishing criminal activity from innocent funds.

Tornado Cash Developer Roman Storm Pleads Not Guilty to Money Laundering, Other Charges

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2023. Sep. 06. 16:24

Tornado Cash Developer Roman Storm Pleads Not Guilty to Money Laundering, Other Charges Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm pleaded "not guilty" to charges of conspiring to operate a money transmitter or facilitate money laundering and sanctions evasion in a court appearance Wednesday.

Coinbase, Framework Venture Funds Invest $5M in Socket Protocol, in Bet on Blockchain Interoperability

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2023. Sep. 06. 16:00

Coinbase, Framework Venture Funds Invest $5M in Socket Protocol, in Bet on Blockchain Interoperability The fundraise comes as interoperability protocols have attracted investors, despite the bear market.

DeFi and Credit Risk

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2023. Sep. 06. 15:45

DeFi and Credit Risk As a potentially disruptive sector, DeFi must set aside some of its lofty ideals, for now, and focus on financial solutions with demonstrable global demand and adoption.

Why Wealth Managers Are Choosing These Crypto Accounts

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2023. Sep. 06. 15:45

Why Wealth Managers Are Choosing These Crypto Accounts Separately managed accounts have seen explosive growth in TradFi, and there are benefits in crypto, too.

‘Sequencers’ Are Blockchain’s Air Traffic Control. Here’s Why They’re Misunderstood

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2023. Sep. 06. 15:00

‘Sequencers’ Are Blockchain’s Air Traffic Control. Here’s Why They’re Misunderstood Leading rollup operators are criticized for using "centralized sequencers" to package transactions and pass them down to Ethereum, but the real risks may lie elsewhere.

Ex-Celsius CEO Mashinsky's Assets Ordered Frozen by Court as DOJ Case Continues

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2023. Sep. 06. 14:40

Ex-Celsius CEO Mashinsky's Assets Ordered Frozen by Court as DOJ Case Continues Corporate bank accounts and a Texas property are now untouchable after the executive’s July arrest

Looking at Uniswap and Crypto’s New Favorite Ruling

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2023. Sep. 06. 13:00

Looking at Uniswap and Crypto’s New Favorite Ruling A ruling dismissing a putative class action lawsuit against Uniswap will almost definitely come up again in other lawsuits involving securities law and crypto entities.

DeFi Protocol Synapse Responds to Selling Pressure With 17% Bounce

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2023. Sep. 06. 12:10

DeFi Protocol Synapse Responds to Selling Pressure With 17% Bounce The native token of Synapse, a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol designed to transfer data to cross-chain bridges, has bounced by more than 17% from a low of $0.30 after a liquidity provider sold its SYN tokens on Monday.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Still Stuck in Limbo

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2023. Sep. 06. 12:04

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Still Stuck in Limbo The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 6, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Zodia Markets Receives In-Principle Approval as Crypto Broker-Dealer in Abu Dhabi

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2023. Sep. 06. 11:12

Zodia Markets Receives In-Principle Approval as Crypto Broker-Dealer in Abu Dhabi Zodia Markets, a digital asset marketplace backed by Standard Chartered Ventures, has been granted In-Principle Approval to operate as a crypto broker-dealer in Abu Dabhi.

Russian Lawmaker Predicts that Digital Ruble Will Displace Banks

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2023. Sep. 06. 10:09

Russian Lawmaker Predicts that Digital Ruble Will Displace Banks Soon it will be possible to get a loan in the digital ruble and decisions will be made by a robot, Anatoly Aksakov, the head of the State Duma Banking Committee, said in a meeting.

Bitcoin Set to Form Death Cross as Dollar Index Teases Golden Crossover

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2023. Sep. 06. 09:42

Bitcoin Set to Form Death Cross as Dollar Index Teases Golden Crossover A death cross indicates a potential long-term bearish shift in momentum while a golden cross suggests the opposite.

Anoma Foundation Plans Native Blockchain for Privacy-Focused Namada Protocol

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2023. Sep. 06. 09:12

Anoma Foundation Plans Native Blockchain for Privacy-Focused Namada Protocol The mainnet joins the ranks of at least 50 other blockchains in the crypto ecosystem as of Tuesday.

SOMA Finance to Issue the First Retail Compliant Digital Security

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2023. Sep. 06. 08:06

SOMA Finance to Issue the First Retail Compliant Digital Security The SOMA token will be a non-cumulative, participating preferred stock of SOMA.finance and will pay a dividend of up to 10% of profits.

Sam Bankman-Fried's Laptop Has a New Battery Now, DOJ Says

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2023. Sep. 05. 23:20

Sam Bankman-Fried's Laptop Has a New Battery Now, DOJ Says Prosecutors filed a letter Tuesday detailing the amount of access FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has to materials he may use in his defense.

Buy Ether Instead of Bitcoin to Ride ETF Momentum, Crypto Research Firm Says

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2023. Sep. 05. 21:19

Buy Ether Instead of Bitcoin to Ride ETF Momentum, Crypto Research Firm Says There’s a high probability of approval on or before the SEC’s final deadline in mid-October for a decision on the first ether futures ETF in the U.S.

SEC Has 'No Grounds' to Reject Bitcoin ETF Conversion, Grayscale Says

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2023. Sep. 05. 20:57

SEC Has 'No Grounds' to Reject Bitcoin ETF Conversion, Grayscale Says The SEC was last week ordered to review its prior rejection of the conversion of the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), though not necessarily to approve it.

Coinbase Creates New Crypto Lending Service Geared Toward Large Investors

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2023. Sep. 05. 20:34

Coinbase Creates New Crypto Lending Service Geared Toward Large Investors Coinbase (COIN) raised $57 million for the platform as of Sept. 1, according to an SEC filing.

‘Ethereum Supreme Court’ Mooted by Blockchain Executive as Alternative to ‘Code Is Law’

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2023. Sep. 05. 19:41

‘Ethereum Supreme Court’ Mooted by Blockchain Executive as Alternative to ‘Code Is Law’ A proposal from Matter Labs co-founder Alex Gluchowski would see a “hierarchical system of on-chain courts” arbitrate on-chain disputes.

Genesis to Shutter Crypto Trading Desk for U.S. Market

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2023. Sep. 05. 16:27

Genesis to Shutter Crypto Trading Desk for U.S. Market Genesis Global Trading will halt its crypto OTC desk later this month.

Bitcoin Plumbing Six-Month Lows and Higher Oil Prices Suggest Further Pressure

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2023. Sep. 05. 15:41

Bitcoin Plumbing Six-Month Lows and Higher Oil Prices Suggest Further Pressure Saudi Arabia and Russia Monday morning agreed to extend oil production cuts, sending crude to its highest levels of 2023.

Bitcoin Plumbs 6-Month Low Near $25K and Higher Oil Prices Suggest Further Pressure

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2023. Sep. 05. 15:41

Bitcoin Plumbs 6-Month Low Near $25K and Higher Oil Prices Suggest Further Pressure Saudi Arabia and Russia Monday morning agreed to extend oil production cuts, sending crude to its highest levels of 2023.

Connext Airdrop Marred by $38K Sybil Bot Attack

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2023. Sep. 05. 15:02

Connext Airdrop Marred by $38K Sybil Bot Attack Connext Network, a protocol that interacts with native blockchain bridges to optimize security, is the subject of intense scrutiny after one wallet appears to have exploited its NEXT token airdrop.

Visa Taps Solana and USDC Stablecoin to Boost Cross-Border Payments

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2023. Sep. 05. 14:55

Visa Taps Solana and USDC Stablecoin to Boost Cross-Border Payments The company said it is one of the first major payment institutions to use directly the Solana network for settlements.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Remains Subdued Below $26K

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2023. Sep. 05. 12:03

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Remains Subdued Below $26K The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept 5, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Treads Water Below $26K

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2023. Sep. 05. 12:03

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Treads Water Below $26K The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept 5, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

BitGo Signs Strategic Agreement With Korean Heavyweight Hana Bank

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2023. Sep. 05. 10:01

BitGo Signs Strategic Agreement With Korean Heavyweight Hana Bank The Californian company will develop custody services and security solutions, local media reported.

Traditional Finance Exchanges Divided on Crypto Services: Survey

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2023. Sep. 05. 09:44

Traditional Finance Exchanges Divided on Crypto Services: Survey A World Federation of Exchanges survey found 41% of respondents already offer crypto-related products or services, with a further 24% planning to offer them in the future.

Deribit Sees 17% Growth in Crypto Derivatives Trading Volume in August, Led by Options

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2023. Sep. 05. 09:43

Deribit Sees 17% Growth in Crypto Derivatives Trading Volume in August, Led by Options Options tied to ether recorded their highest volumes since March of this year, Deribit's Luuk Strijers told CoinDesk.

Steve Cohen’s Point72 Ventures Leads $15M Fundraising in Swiss Fintech GenTwo

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2023. Sep. 05. 09:02

Steve Cohen’s Point72 Ventures Leads $15M Fundraising in Swiss Fintech GenTwo The firm plans to use the funding to grow internationally and develop the company’s financial engineering platform.

The Relationship Between Bitcoin and Interest Rates Is Breaking Down: Arthur Hayes

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2023. Sep. 05. 08:19

The Relationship Between Bitcoin and Interest Rates Is Breaking Down: Arthur Hayes The steepest Fed rate hike cycle in decades should have killed bitcoin and other risk assets, but a new relationship between the two are forming, Hayes argued in a Tuesday keynote at the ongoing Korea Blockchain Week.

Bitcoin Bulls Face Setback as Monthly Stochastic Indicator Turns Lower: Analyst

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2023. Sep. 05. 08:00

Bitcoin Bulls Face Setback as Monthly Stochastic Indicator Turns Lower: Analyst At the end of August, bitcoin confirmed an overbought downturn in its monthly stochastic, a signal that has previously marked market peaks.

Global Standard Setters to Deliver Global Crypto Policy Roadmap

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2023. Sep. 05. 08:00

Global Standard Setters to Deliver Global Crypto Policy Roadmap The Financial Stability Board and the International Monetary Fund are set to deliver a paper calling for global coordination on crypto policy at this weekend's G20 summit.

Multibillion Dollar Oracle Tool Chronicle To Expand Outside of MakerDAO Ecosystem

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2023. Sep. 05. 05:43

Multibillion Dollar Oracle Tool Chronicle To Expand Outside of MakerDAO Ecosystem Chronicle is said to safeguard over $5 billion in assets held on Maker by ensuring pricing data is in line with the general market.

Blockchain Developer Cronos Labs Kicks Off Search for Participants in $100M Accelerator Program

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2023. Sep. 05. 01:00

Blockchain Developer Cronos Labs Kicks Off Search for Participants in $100M Accelerator Program Cronos Labs has also signed up Google Cloud, Amazon Web Services and blockchain security specialists PeckShield and Certik as mentors for the program.

Crypto Casino Stake Targeted in Reported $40M Exploit

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2023. Sep. 04. 15:31

Crypto Casino Stake Targeted in Reported $40M Exploit The cryptocurrency gambling and sports betting website stake has been targeted by a private key exploit, with on-chain analyst Cyvers reporting that $16 million has been withdrawn on the Ethereum network.

Singapore's New President, a Former Central Bank Chairman, Has Called Crypto 'Slightly Crazy'

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2023. Sep. 04. 12:25

Singapore's New President, a Former Central Bank Chairman, Has Called Crypto 'Slightly Crazy' Tharman Shanmugaratnam, who has previously called crypto "purely speculative" and "slightly crazy," was officially elected as Singapore's president early Saturday morning.

Australia Senate Committee Rejects Crypto Bill From Opposition Senator Andrew Bragg

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2023. Sep. 04. 12:07

Australia Senate Committee Rejects Crypto Bill From Opposition Senator Andrew Bragg Bragg said the Labor government had put regulating crypto in the slow lane.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Hovers Below $26K; Stellar’s XLM Rallies

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2023. Sep. 04. 12:01

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Hovers Below $26K; Stellar’s XLM Rallies The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept 4, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Synthetix Posts 12.5% Gain Amid Binance Outflows, Bucks Bearish Bitcoin Trend

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2023. Sep. 04. 10:15

Synthetix Posts 12.5% Gain Amid Binance Outflows, Bucks Bearish Bitcoin Trend The native token of decentralized liquidity platform Synthetix (SNX), rose by 12.5% during European hours on Monday following significant outflows on Binance.

Crypto ETF Opportunity Doesn't Stop at Bitcoin, Extends Into Multiple Digital Assets: Bernstein

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2023. Sep. 04. 10:13

Crypto ETF Opportunity Doesn't Stop at Bitcoin, Extends Into Multiple Digital Assets: Bernstein The industry push for an ether spot ETF will follow immediately after a bitcoin ETF approval since ETH has a similar market structure of a traded CME futures market and a spot market, the report said.

Larry David’s Superbowl Ad Casts Doubt on FTX.US Separation, DOJ Says

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2023. Sep. 04. 09:19

Larry David’s Superbowl Ad Casts Doubt on FTX.US Separation, DOJ Says Sam Bankman-Fried says the FTX exchange’s bankruptcy isn’t relevant to the October fraud trial

Larry David’s Super Bowl Ad Casts Doubt on FTX.US Separation, DOJ Says

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2023. Sep. 04. 09:19

Larry David’s Super Bowl Ad Casts Doubt on FTX.US Separation, DOJ Says Sam Bankman-Fried says the FTX exchange’s bankruptcy isn’t relevant to the October fraud trial

Grayscale's Legal Win Versus SEC Makes Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval More Likely: JPMorgan

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2023. Sep. 04. 09:08

Grayscale's Legal Win Versus SEC Makes Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval More Likely: JPMorgan For the SEC to defend its denial of Grayscale’s proposal to convert GBTC into an ETF, it would have to withdraw its previous approval of futures-based bitcoin ETFs, which is unlikely, the report said.

Binance's Head of Product Departs

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2023. Sep. 04. 08:58

Binance's Head of Product Departs Kamat's departure follows those of Chief Strategy Officer Patrick Hillmann and Senior Director of Investigations Matthew Price and SVP for Compliance Steven Christie, who both left the company in early July.

Binance's Head of Product Departs as Executive Exodus Gathers Steam

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2023. Sep. 04. 08:58

Binance's Head of Product Departs as Executive Exodus Gathers Steam Mayur Kamat's departure follows those of Chief Strategy Officer Patrick Hillmann, Senior Director of Investigations Matthew Price, SVP for Compliance Steven Christie and Asia-Pacific Head Leon Foong.

Bitcoin's Use as Margin Collateral in Crypto Futures Trading Is Growing

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2023. Sep. 04. 08:57

Bitcoin's Use as Margin Collateral in Crypto Futures Trading Is Growing Using BTC as collateral for a derivative is effectively a double whammy, according to analysts.

LSE Group Plans to Offer Blockchain-Powered Market for Traditional Assets: Report

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2023. Sep. 04. 06:02

LSE Group Plans to Offer Blockchain-Powered Market for Traditional Assets: Report LSE is considering using a separate entity for the blockchain-based markets business, according to the Financial Times.

SEC Hasn't Met Requirements to Argue for an Appeal, Ripple Says

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2023. Sep. 01. 20:48

SEC Hasn't Met Requirements to Argue for an Appeal, Ripple Says Ripple made its case to a federal judge for why the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission shouldn't be able to appeal her ruling on its programmatic sales of XRP on Friday.

Large Bitcoin Holders Accumulate $1.5B Worth of BTC as Price Wavers

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2023. Sep. 01. 20:31

Large Bitcoin Holders Accumulate $1.5B Worth of BTC as Price Wavers The accumulation by BTC whales suggests optimism among large investors, IntoTheBlock’s head of research noted.

Traders Are Paying 2,000% to Buy CYBER as Social Network's Tokens Soar

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2023. Sep. 01. 14:38

Traders Are Paying 2,000% to Buy CYBER as Social Network's Tokens Soar The price of the tokens has more than doubled on some exchanges in the past week in an otherwise little-changed market.

Robinhood to Buy Back Sam Bankman-Fried's Stake for $605.7M

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2023. Sep. 01. 13:42

Robinhood to Buy Back Sam Bankman-Fried's Stake for $605.7M The 55 million HOOD shares owned by Bankman-Fried and fellow FTX co-founder Gary Wang through Emergent Fidelity Technologies.

First Mover Americas: SEC Delays Spot Bitcoin ETF Decision for All Applicants

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2023. Sep. 01. 12:38

First Mover Americas: SEC Delays Spot Bitcoin ETF Decision for All Applicants The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept 1, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

U.S. August Job Adds of 187K Vs Estimates for 170K; Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.8%

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2023. Sep. 01. 12:36

U.S. August Job Adds of 187K Vs Estimates for 170K; Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.8% With spot bitcoin ETF aspirations sidelined after the SEC yesterday pushed off decisions on a raft of new applications, crypto bulls are hoping an employment slowdown and lower interest rates could provide a positive catalyst.

Stablecoins Can Provide an Escape From High-Inflation Currencies: Brevan Howard Digital

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2023. Sep. 01. 12:05

Stablecoins Can Provide an Escape From High-Inflation Currencies: Brevan Howard Digital Usage has shown a low correlation with crypto exchange volumes, which suggests that significant stablecoin transaction volumes are likely being used for non-speculative purposes, the report said.

Lira-Backed TRYB Token Becomes World's Second-Largest Non-Dollar-Pegged Stablecoin

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2023. Sep. 01. 10:52

Lira-Backed TRYB Token Becomes World's Second-Largest Non-Dollar-Pegged Stablecoin The market cap of BiLira's TRYB token has increased more than 300% to $136.10 million, the second-highest among non-U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoins.

Creditors Accuse Genesis of Ballot-Stuffing Over $175M FTX Deal

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2023. Sep. 01. 10:02

Creditors Accuse Genesis of Ballot-Stuffing Over $175M FTX Deal Genesis is facing headwinds as it seeks to finalize its wind-up after a January bankruptcy – and is now being accused by Gemini and other creditors of voter “manipulation.”

HashKey Capital's $100M Digital Asset Fund to Invest Significantly in Altcoins: Reuters

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2023. Sep. 01. 09:15

HashKey Capital's $100M Digital Asset Fund to Invest Significantly in Altcoins: Reuters Less than half of the fund's investments will be in bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH), the two largest cryptocurrencies, with the aim of diversifying allocations to smaller cap assets.

Bitcoin Slides Under $26K, Majors SOL, XRP, DOGE Erase All Weekly Gains

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2023. Sep. 01. 09:08

Bitcoin Slides Under $26K, Majors SOL, XRP, DOGE Erase All Weekly Gains Only tron (TRX) and toncoin (TON) were in the green on Friday, up over 1% each on no immediate catalysts.

Shibarium Crosses 600K Unique Wallets as SHIB Whale Moves $38M

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2023. Sep. 01. 06:55

Shibarium Crosses 600K Unique Wallets as SHIB Whale Moves $38M Network activity has started to chug along since an earlier glitch was solved last weekend.

OKX Planning Web3 Foray Into India, Chief Marketing Officer Says

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2023. Sep. 01. 01:30

OKX Planning Web3 Foray Into India, Chief Marketing Officer Says OKX, one of the biggest crypto exchanges by trading volume, is planning to enter India to explore potential Web3 applications.