Bitcoin Tumbles Below $65K Post-FOMC as Middle East Tensions Flare

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2024. Jul. 31. 21:24

Bitcoin Tumbles Below $65K Post-FOMC as Middle East Tensions Flare The price action happened as Iran's leadership reportedly ordered retaliatory attacks against Israel, increasing concerns about a broader conflict in the Middle East.

The Protocol: Bitcoin Gets Political as U.S. Government Ponders Airdrops

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2024. Jul. 31. 19:04

The Protocol: Bitcoin Gets Political as U.S. Government Ponders Airdrops In this week's issue of CoinDesk's newsletter on blockchain tech, we examine U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis's call for a national "Bitcoin Strategic Reserve." We've also got photos from the Bitcoin Nashville conference, where it seemed like nearly everyone was talking about staple-gunning layer-2 networks onto the original blockchain.

It's a Different Sort of Olympics as Cryptographers Face Off in Polyhedra's 'Proof Arena'

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2024. Jul. 31. 19:00

It's a Different Sort of Olympics as Cryptographers Face Off in Polyhedra's 'Proof Arena'

Tether Nets $5B Profits This Year, Says Its US Debt Holdings Surpassed Germany's

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2024. Jul. 31. 18:26

Tether Nets $5B Profits This Year, Says Its US Debt Holdings Surpassed Germany's The company said its $97 billion exposure to U.S. Treasuries would put it 18th in the ranking among countries.

Tether Nets $5B Profits This Year, Says Its U.S. Debt Holdings Surpassed Germany's

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2024. Jul. 31. 18:26

Tether Nets $5B Profits This Year, Says Its U.S. Debt Holdings Surpassed Germany's The company said its $97 billion exposure to U.S. Treasuries would put it 18th in the ranking among countries.

Fed Holds Policy Steady, Expresses More Caution Than Expected on September Rate Cut

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2024. Jul. 31. 18:09

Fed Holds Policy Steady, Expresses More Caution Than Expected on September Rate Cut

Does the SEC Really Have Jurisdiction Over NFT Art? Two Artists Sue SEC to Get an Answer

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2024. Jul. 31. 17:18

Does the SEC Really Have Jurisdiction Over NFT Art? Two Artists Sue SEC to Get an Answer Two American artists filed suit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Monday, seeking a declaratory judgment from a Louisiana court that their forthcoming non-fungible token (NFT) projects would not violate U.S. securities laws.

The Anatomy of a Crypto Bull Market

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2024. Jul. 31. 17:13

The Anatomy of a Crypto Bull Market Analyzing previous crypto market cycles helps us understand the current one, says Kelly Ye, head of research at Decentral Park Capital.

Investor Surveys Reveal Strong Interest in Digital Assets

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2024. Jul. 31. 16:46

Investor Surveys Reveal Strong Interest in Digital Assets Research from EY-Parthenon shows that many institutional and retail investors want to increase allocations to digital assets and digital assets related products, Prashant Kher, Senior Director at EY-Parthenon.

Bitcoin Price Shrugs Off Latest $2B Mt. Gox Transfer as Distribution Nears Its End

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2024. Jul. 31. 16:09

Bitcoin Price Shrugs Off Latest $2B Mt. Gox Transfer as Distribution Nears Its End Bitcoin holdings of Mt. Gox wallets are down to $3 billion from $9 billion a month ago, Arkham data shows.

How Founders Can Revitalize VC Tokens

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2024. Jul. 31. 15:59

How Founders Can Revitalize VC Tokens To get listed on major exchanges, many crypto projects are over-inflating their valuations at launch, scaring away investors. How do founders get exposure to VC funding without playing the inflation game? CoinDesk columnist Azeem Khan, a VC himself, has some ideas.

Stablecoin Balance Sheets Can Be Supervised, BIS and UK Central Bank Project Claims

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2024. Jul. 31. 15:25

Stablecoin Balance Sheets Can Be Supervised, BIS and UK Central Bank Project Claims Project Pyxtrial is a first step towards a tool that could support supervisors and regulators in proactively detecting issues in stablecoin backing, the report said.

Popular 'Simon’s Cat' to Join Cat Coin Fray With Issuance on Floki Launchpad

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2024. Jul. 31. 14:00

Popular 'Simon’s Cat' to Join Cat Coin Fray With Issuance on Floki Launchpad Simon's Cat is one of the world's biggest cat meme brands and animation series by social media followers.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: XRP and SOL Outperform as Index Climbs 1.3%

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2024. Jul. 31. 13:42

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: XRP and SOL Outperform as Index Climbs 1.3% XRP and SOL led the charge in overnight trading, driving the CoinDesk 20 Index 1.3% higher.

The Bahamas 'Dares' Again 1.5 Years After FTX Collapse, Brings in New Crypto Law

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2024. Jul. 31. 12:36

The Bahamas 'Dares' Again 1.5 Years After FTX Collapse, Brings in New Crypto Law The Bahamas, where bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX was headquartered, has seen a new crypto law passed in parliament, The Securities Commission of The Bahamas announced on Tuesday.

Lloyd’s of London-Backed Insurance Policies Can Now Be Paid for in Crypto on Ethereum

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2024. Jul. 31. 12:18

Lloyd’s of London-Backed Insurance Policies Can Now Be Paid for in Crypto on Ethereum Cryptocurrency insurance underwriter Evertas, a Lloyd’s coverholder, has teamed up with smart contract-based insurance marketplace Nayms to offer the on-chain policies.

Coinbase Concerned About 'Ongoing Regulation by Enforcement' in Australia

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2024. Jul. 31. 12:04

Coinbase Concerned About 'Ongoing Regulation by Enforcement' in Australia Coinbase (COIN) is concerned about “ongoing regulation through enforcement” which is not “helpful to the overall direction of the industry” in Australia ahead of expected draft legislation, senior executives of the cryptocurrency exchange told CoinDesk.

Coinbase Concerned About 'Ongoing Regulation by Enforcement' in Australia, Despite 'Healthy' Regulator Talks

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2024. Jul. 31. 12:04

Coinbase Concerned About 'Ongoing Regulation by Enforcement' in Australia, Despite 'Healthy' Regulator Talks Coinbase (COIN) is concerned about “ongoing regulation through enforcement” which is not “helpful to the overall direction of the industry” in Australia ahead of expected draft legislation, senior executives of the cryptocurrency exchange told CoinDesk.

First Mover Americas: Crypto Market Stabilizes After Nursing Losses

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2024. Jul. 31. 12:01

First Mover Americas: Crypto Market Stabilizes After Nursing Losses The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 31, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Terra Blockchain Restarts After $4M Exploit

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2024. Jul. 31. 11:11

Terra Blockchain Restarts After $4M Exploit A reentrancy attack earlier Wednesday briefly halted the network. It restarted after an “emergency” chain upgrade.

Bitcoin Keeps Weekly Loss as 'Anti-Risk' Yen Strengthens After BOJ Rate Hike

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2024. Jul. 31. 09:28

Bitcoin Keeps Weekly Loss as 'Anti-Risk' Yen Strengthens After BOJ Rate Hike The yen’s popularity as a funding currency can cause knock-on effects in other markets, helping tighten global financial conditions, BlackRock said.

XRP Surges 7% Amid Ripple-SEC Settlement Hopes, $600M Token Unlock

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2024. Jul. 31. 06:56

XRP Surges 7% Amid Ripple-SEC Settlement Hopes, $600M Token Unlock XRP trading activity is heightening in South Korea, where traders tend to push euphoric rallies on tokens.

Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Record Outflows as Trump Speech Euphoria Fades

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2024. Jul. 31. 06:51

Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Record Outflows as Trump Speech Euphoria Fades The crypto-Trump trade appears to be softening.

Ether ETFs Break Four-Day Outflow Streak, Bitcoin ETFs Record $18M Outflows

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2024. Jul. 31. 06:51

Ether ETFs Break Four-Day Outflow Streak, Bitcoin ETFs Record $18M Outflows The crypto-Trump trade appears to be softening.

Nvidia Becoming More Volatile Than Bitcoin and Ether

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2024. Jul. 31. 06:19

Nvidia Becoming More Volatile Than Bitcoin and Ether Bitcoin has exhibited a strong positive correlation with NVDA since late 2022.

California DMV Puts 42M Car Titles on the Avalanche Network in Digitization Push

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2024. Jul. 30. 20:37

California DMV Puts 42M Car Titles on the Avalanche Network in Digitization Push The service, developed by Oxhead Alpha, will let users transfer vehicle titles in minutes without going to an office versus the two weeks in the traditional system.

Anthony Pompliano: Bitcoin Will Be on U.S. Balance Sheet in 'Next 10, 15 Years' and Investing in Solana for Less Than a Dollar

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2024. Jul. 30. 20:22

Anthony Pompliano: Bitcoin Will Be on U.S. Balance Sheet in 'Next 10, 15 Years' and Investing in Solana for Less Than a Dollar "Over the next 10, 15 years, for sure, the United States will have some Bitcoin on its balance sheet or kind of in a strategic stockpile. I think the question really just becomes, how aggressive are we in that?"

U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve to Be Funded Partly by Revaluing Fed's Gold, Draft Bill Shows

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2024. Jul. 30. 19:58

U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve to Be Funded Partly by Revaluing Fed's Gold, Draft Bill Shows

Making Bitcoin a Strategic Reserve Asset Contradicts 'Freedom From Government' Narrative, Says WSJ

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2024. Jul. 30. 19:23

Making Bitcoin a Strategic Reserve Asset Contradicts 'Freedom From Government' Narrative, Says WSJ Donald Trump’s plan to make bitcoin a so-called strategic reserve asset doesn’t make much sense, the editorial board of the Wall Street Journal wrote in an op-ed Tuesday.

Coinbase Earnings Hurt by Low Volume But Trump Could be Wild Card, Analysts Say

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2024. Jul. 30. 18:57

Coinbase Earnings Hurt by Low Volume But Trump Could be Wild Card, Analysts Say

Russia Legalizes Crypto Mining and Brings an Experimental Regime

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2024. Jul. 30. 18:36

Russia Legalizes Crypto Mining and Brings an Experimental Regime Russia's lower house of the Federal Assembly, known as the State Duma, has passed two crypto-related laws on Tuesday, a Russia based policy expert told CoinDesk and Ria Novosti, Russia's state-owned domestic news agency reported.

The U.S. Government May Begin Hoarding Bitcoin, But How and Why?

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2024. Jul. 30. 17:26

The U.S. Government May Begin Hoarding Bitcoin, But How and Why? Proposed legislation regarding a strategic reserve of bitcoin for the U.S. government poses far more questions than answers at the moment.

Women in Crypto Earn More Than Men

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2024. Jul. 30. 17:20

Women in Crypto Earn More Than Men Pantera Capital’s compensation survey finds that, based on median base salaries, women earn 15% more than men. One possible explanation: they often have more experience than their male counterparts.

WazirX Co-Founder Nischal Shetty Says All Options Are on the Table for Fund Recovery

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2024. Jul. 30. 16:48

WazirX Co-Founder Nischal Shetty Says All Options Are on the Table for Fund Recovery Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX’s co-founder Nischal Shetty told CoinDesk that outreach efforts to different exchanges "are going to be crucial," as it remains open to "everything that is possible to help solve this situation."

Key Interest Rate Decisions Coming This Week From Fed, BOJ, BOE

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2024. Jul. 30. 16:13

Key Interest Rate Decisions Coming This Week From Fed, BOJ, BOE The Fed is expected to hold policy steady but indicate an imminent rate cut, while the Bank of England is seen easing policy and the Bank of Japan is likely to hike rates.

DraftKings Dumps NFT Business, Citing Legal Developments

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2024. Jul. 30. 15:52

DraftKings Dumps NFT Business, Citing Legal Developments The sports gambling company faces a class action lawsuit alleging its NFTs are securities.

BitClout Founder Charged With Wire Fraud, Civil Securities Charge

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2024. Jul. 30. 15:35

BitClout Founder Charged With Wire Fraud, Civil Securities Charge The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Department of Justice charged the founder of crypto social media platform BitClout with wire fraud and the sale of unregistered securities.

Move Language Developer Movement Labs Joins Polygon's AggLayer

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2024. Jul. 30. 15:00

Move Language Developer Movement Labs Joins Polygon's AggLayer The collaboration will enable unified liquidity across MoveVM-based layer-2 blockchains.

Move Language Developer Movement Labs Joins AggLayer

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2024. Jul. 30. 15:00

Move Language Developer Movement Labs Joins AggLayer The collaboration will enable unified liquidity across MoveVM-based layer-2 blockchains.

Circle Said to Be Trading Around $5B Valuation Ahead of Planned IPO: Sources

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2024. Jul. 30. 13:44

Circle Said to Be Trading Around $5B Valuation Ahead of Planned IPO: Sources The issuer of stablecoin USDC was valued at as much as $9 billion when it first tried to go public in a failed SPAC deal in 2022.

Blackbird, Web3 Startup From Resy Co-Founder, Wants Diners to Pay for Meals in Crypto

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2024. Jul. 30. 13:00

Blackbird, Web3 Startup From Resy Co-Founder, Wants Diners to Pay for Meals in Crypto Blackbird Pay would allow diners to pay for their food using $FLY, the cryptocurrency that doubles as loyalty points in Blackbird's restaurant rewards system.

Polychain, Lightspeed Lead $7M Fundraise for Math Olympian's Blockchain-Based AI Platform

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2024. Jul. 30. 13:00

Polychain, Lightspeed Lead $7M Fundraise for Math Olympian's Blockchain-Based AI Platform Hyperbolic's blockchain-based cloud platform aims to make AI affordable to startups, researchers and builders squeezed by surging GPU prices.

Router Launches Mainnet, as More Projects 'Abstract' Away Blockchains

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2024. Jul. 30. 13:00

Router Launches Mainnet, as More Projects 'Abstract' Away Blockchains Router Chain is supposed to reduce the complexities of cross-chain interactions and make the development of dapps easier to use.

First Mover Americas: BTC Slides as U.S. Government-Linked Selling Pressure Looms

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2024. Jul. 30. 12:06

First Mover Americas: BTC Slides as U.S. Government-Linked Selling Pressure Looms The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 30, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Protocol Village: Lava Launches, Theoriq Reveals 'AI Agent Base Layer'

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2024. Jul. 30. 11:35

Protocol Village: Lava Launches, Theoriq Reveals 'AI Agent Base Layer' The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of July 25-31.

Bank of England to Carry Out CBDC, Digital Ledger Experiments

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2024. Jul. 30. 10:58

Bank of England to Carry Out CBDC, Digital Ledger Experiments In a new discussion paper, the U.K. central bank also said it wants to ensure stablecoins are interchangeable with the pound.

Bitcoin's Future Could be Tied to the Outcome of the U.S. Election: Jefferies

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2024. Jul. 30. 09:12

Bitcoin's Future Could be Tied to the Outcome of the U.S. Election: Jefferies Trump’s policy shift towards crypto is very recent, but it may impact the price of bitcoin in the near term depending on who wins the U.S. election in November, the report said.

COMP Token Rises as Whale Backs Down on Supposed 'Governance Attack' on Compound

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2024. Jul. 30. 08:48

COMP Token Rises as Whale Backs Down on Supposed 'Governance Attack' on Compound A new staking product will be offered instead of what Humpy and the 'Golden Boys' initially proposed.

Dogecoin Pup Owner’s New Shiba Inu Ends Up in NEIRO Memecoin Drama

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2024. Jul. 30. 08:35

Dogecoin Pup Owner’s New Shiba Inu Ends Up in NEIRO Memecoin Drama A new class of memecoins was birthed on Solana and Ethereum networks over the weekend as the owner of the dog that inspired Dogecoin got a new pup - despite her officially distancing from all such tokens.

SEC Intends to Amend Complaint Against Third Party Tokens (Like SOL) in Binance Case

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2024. Jul. 30. 07:35

SEC Intends to Amend Complaint Against Third Party Tokens (Like SOL) in Binance Case The U.S. SEC may be dropping it's charges against so-called third-party tokens such as Solana and Matic which have been part of its case against Binance, according to a court filing early Tuesday morning.

SEC Intends to Amend Complaint in Binance Case

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2024. Jul. 30. 07:35

SEC Intends to Amend Complaint in Binance Case The U.S. SEC may be dropping it's charges against so-called third-party tokens such as Solana and Matic which have been part of its case against Binance, according to a court filing early Tuesday morning.

Bitcoin Slides to $66K in Wake of Silk Road BTC Movements, Solana’s SOL Leads Majors Losses

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2024. Jul. 30. 07:00

Bitcoin Slides to $66K in Wake of Silk Road BTC Movements, Solana’s SOL Leads Majors Losses “It’s going to be extremely volatile this week, so I will not be surprised to see BTC price get another 10% drop/pump,” one analyst noted.

Trump's Talk of Bitcoin Reserve for the U.S. Leaves Industry Waiting for More Details

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2024. Jul. 29. 20:17

Trump's Talk of Bitcoin Reserve for the U.S. Leaves Industry Waiting for More Details Former President Donald Trump, a sitting U.S. senator and some of the biggest names in bitcoin {{BTC}} investing all seem to agree that the U.S. should begin building a reserve of the most prominent crypto token. But concrete details are few, and it's not an idea that's likely to be executed anytime soon.

Ether ETFs Saw $340M of Negative Outflows in Their First Week

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2024. Jul. 29. 20:02

Ether ETFs Saw $340M of Negative Outflows in Their First Week More than $1.5 billion of exits from Grayscale's high-fee Ethereum Trust more than offset inflows into the other spot products.

Protocol Village: Dash Unveils New Sidechain, Monad-Based Kuru Raises $2M

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2024. Jul. 29. 17:53

Protocol Village: Dash Unveils New Sidechain, Monad-Based Kuru Raises $2M The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of July 25-31.

Bitcoin Tumbles Below $67K as U.S. Government Moves $2B of 'Silk Road' Tokens

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2024. Jul. 29. 17:11

Bitcoin Tumbles Below $67K as U.S. Government Moves $2B of 'Silk Road' Tokens The government is the owner of about $12 billion worth of seized bitcoin, according to Arkham Intelligence.

One Trading Secures Regulatory Approval From Dutch Regulator to Offer Crypto Derivatives Trading in Europe

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2024. Jul. 29. 16:03

One Trading Secures Regulatory Approval From Dutch Regulator to Offer Crypto Derivatives Trading in Europe With the new license, One Trading becomes the only perpetual futures trading venue in the EU and the first cash-settled perpetuals platform in Europe, according to a company press release.

Bitcoin Pulls Back Sharply After Touching $70K

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2024. Jul. 29. 16:03

Bitcoin Pulls Back Sharply After Touching $70K In what has been a familiar pattern over the past months, a rally to a key number was met with a wave selling.

Protocol Village: Clearpool to Launch on Arbitrum, StakeWise V3 on Gnosis

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2024. Jul. 29. 15:49

Protocol Village: Clearpool to Launch on Arbitrum, StakeWise V3 on Gnosis The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of July 25-31.

Polymarket Whales Favor Trump as Election Betting Surges Past $400M

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2024. Jul. 29. 14:17

Polymarket Whales Favor Trump as Election Betting Surges Past $400M Traders also are skeptical about China 'unbanning' bitcoin

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: BCH's 21% Surge Leads Index Gain

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2024. Jul. 29. 13:45

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: BCH's 21% Surge Leads Index Gain Bitcoin Cash and Litecoin lead the charge as the CoinDesk 20 Index climbs 3.0% since Friday's close.

WazirX Surveys Users on Recovery Options After $230M Hack, Leaves Customers and Industry Players Fuming

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2024. Jul. 29. 12:53

WazirX Surveys Users on Recovery Options After $230M Hack, Leaves Customers and Industry Players Fuming Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX is facing industry and customer heat for its "Withdrawal Management Programme: Opinion Poll" in the aftermath of the $230 million hack, 45% of its user funds, it suffered earlier this month.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Rises to Nearly $70K After Trump's BTC 2024 Speech

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2024. Jul. 29. 12:07

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Rises to Nearly $70K After Trump's BTC 2024 Speech The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 29, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Slovenia Becomes First European Union Nation to Issue Sovereign Digital Bond

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2024. Jul. 29. 09:59

Slovenia Becomes First European Union Nation to Issue Sovereign Digital Bond The 30 million-euro ($32.5 million) bond was settled through the Bank of France's tokenized cash system and coordinated by BNP Paribas.

The Clock Has Ticked for Bitcoin's Price Surge 100 Days After the Halving

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2024. Jul. 29. 06:56

The Clock Has Ticked for Bitcoin's Price Surge 100 Days After the Halving July 29 marks the 100th day since the Bitcoin blockchain cut per block mining rewards to 3.125 BTC from 6.25 BTC.

The Clock Has Ticked on Bitcoin's Post Halving Surge, 100 Days After the Latest Quadrennial Halving

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2024. Jul. 29. 06:56

The Clock Has Ticked on Bitcoin's Post Halving Surge, 100 Days After the Latest Quadrennial Halving July 29 marks the 100th day since the Bitcoin blockchain cut per block mining rewards to 3.125 BTC from 6.25 BTC.

Bitcoin Nears $70K on Back of Trump's Speech, Bitcoin Cash and Base Memecoins Lead Crypto Market Gains

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2024. Jul. 29. 06:52

Bitcoin Nears $70K on Back of Trump's Speech, Bitcoin Cash and Base Memecoins Lead Crypto Market Gains Mt. Gox payouts seem to have not spooked BCH holders as the forked version of bitcoin outperformed the market in an otherwise slow trading day.

Venezuela's Election Body Says Nicolas Maduro Relected President, Opposition Claims Victory Too: Reports

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2024. Jul. 29. 06:34

Venezuela's Election Body Says Nicolas Maduro Relected President, Opposition Claims Victory Too: Reports The opposition too has claimed victory in a nation where the dependence on crypto is fueled by multiple crises.

Venezuela's Election Body Says Nicolas Maduro Reelected President, Opposition Claims Victory Too: Reports

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2024. Jul. 29. 06:34

Venezuela's Election Body Says Nicolas Maduro Reelected President, Opposition Claims Victory Too: Reports The opposition too has claimed victory in a nation where the dependence on crypto is fueled by multiple crises.

COMP Down 6.7% after Supposed 'Governance Attack' on Compound DAO

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2024. Jul. 29. 04:38

COMP Down 6.7% after Supposed 'Governance Attack' on Compound DAO A whale holding COMP tokens is helping push through a governance proposal that would allocate $24 million in COMP to a yield-bearing protocol called goldCOMP.

Bitcoin Nashville Conference in Pictures: Orange Athena, Pink Suits, Polymarket Swag, Trump's Song

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2024. Jul. 29. 02:55

Bitcoin Nashville Conference in Pictures: Orange Athena, Pink Suits, Polymarket Swag, Trump's Song

In Donald Trump's Own Words – a Partial Transcript of His Bitcoin 2024 Speech

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2024. Jul. 27. 22:03

In Donald Trump's Own Words – a Partial Transcript of His Bitcoin 2024 Speech The following excerpts from former President Donald Trump's speech – aided by AI transcription – focus on portions of his remarks in Nashville, Tenn., in which he addressed crypto and the industry directly.

Bitcoin Prices See Wild Trading as Trump Plans to Establish BTC as U.S. Strategic Asset

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2024. Jul. 27. 21:24

Bitcoin Prices See Wild Trading as Trump Plans to Establish BTC as U.S. Strategic Asset BTC jumped above $69,000 earlier Saturday on hopes Trump would announce buying the asset if elected president.

U.S. Senator Lummis Proposes the U.S. Buy 1M Bitcoin to Reduce National Debt

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2024. Jul. 27. 21:11

U.S. Senator Lummis Proposes the U.S. Buy 1M Bitcoin to Reduce National Debt

Senator Lummis Proposes the U.S. Buy 1M Bitcoin to Reduce National Debt

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2024. Jul. 27. 21:11

Senator Lummis Proposes the U.S. Buy 1M Bitcoin to Reduce National Debt

Trump Says Democrats Winning Election Will Be Disaster for Crypto: 'Every One of You Will Be Bone'

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2024. Jul. 27. 20:15

Trump Says Democrats Winning Election Will Be Disaster for Crypto: 'Every One of You Will Be Bone'

Trump Backs U.S. Bitcoin Reserve and Says Democrat Win Will Be Disaster for Crypto: 'Every One of You Will Be Gone'

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2024. Jul. 27. 20:15

Trump Backs U.S. Bitcoin Reserve and Says Democrat Win Will Be Disaster for Crypto: 'Every One of You Will Be Gone'

Wall Street's Cantor Fitzgerald to Open Bitcoin Financing, Lending Business

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2024. Jul. 27. 16:06

Wall Street's Cantor Fitzgerald to Open Bitcoin Financing, Lending Business

Democrats Pushing Harris Campaign for 'Reset' on Crypto Stance, House Rep Says

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2024. Jul. 27. 15:40

Democrats Pushing Harris Campaign for 'Reset' on Crypto Stance, House Rep Says Democratic members of Congress wrote a letter to the Democratic National Committee asking for it to embrace pro-crypto policy.

Democratic Crypto Supporters Call for Crypto-Friendly Party Platform

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2024. Jul. 27. 15:00

Democratic Crypto Supporters Call for Crypto-Friendly Party Platform More than a dozen Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives and a long list of candidates for congressional seats are pushing their national committee to adopt a pro-crypto stance, according to a letter they sent on Saturday.

Key U.S. Senate Republican Tim Scott Makes Crypto-Fan Debut

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2024. Jul. 26. 21:59

Key U.S. Senate Republican Tim Scott Makes Crypto-Fan Debut U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.), the top Republican on the Senate Banking Committee who may be in position to be its next chairman, argued at a Bitcoin 2024 appearance on Friday that the government should "make it easy" for the crypto industry to innovate in the U.S.

Trump Speaks Saturday at the Bitcoin Conference. Here's What Attendees Like 'The Crypto Patriot' Hope He Says

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2024. Jul. 26. 20:18

Trump Speaks Saturday at the Bitcoin Conference. Here's What Attendees Like 'The Crypto Patriot' Hope He Says

Trump Speaks Saturday at the Bitcoin Conference. Here's What Attendees Like 'The Crypto Patriot' Hope He Says.

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2024. Jul. 26. 20:18

Trump Speaks Saturday at the Bitcoin Conference. Here's What Attendees Like 'The Crypto Patriot' Hope He Says.

Bitcoin to Account for 7% of Global Wealth, Surge in Price to $13M in 21 Years: Michael Saylor

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2024. Jul. 26. 20:14

Bitcoin to Account for 7% of Global Wealth, Surge in Price to $13M in 21 Years: Michael Saylor The Executive Chairman of MicroStrategy spoke Friday at Bitcoin 2024.

Bitcoin Layer 2 Rootstock Verifies Zero-Knowledge SNARK

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2024. Jul. 26. 16:45

Bitcoin Layer 2 Rootstock Verifies Zero-Knowledge SNARK Rootstock verified the SNARK using BitVMX, which is Rootstock's modified version of BitVM

Stablecoin Default Guarantees Pose Risks to the Issuing Banks, Swiss Regulator Says

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2024. Jul. 26. 15:29

Stablecoin Default Guarantees Pose Risks to the Issuing Banks, Swiss Regulator Says FINMA's guidance explains how banks can limit the risks associated with guaranteeing stablecoin customers' deposits.

Ledger Unveils Second New Wallet of 2024

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2024. Jul. 26. 15:15

Ledger Unveils Second New Wallet of 2024 "Ledger Flex", like the Stax wallet which launched in May, incorporates touchscreen technology to "redefine the experience of self-custody," CEO Pascal Gauthier said.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: RNDR's 12% Gain Leads as Index Rebounds

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2024. Jul. 26. 13:38

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: RNDR's 12% Gain Leads as Index Rebounds CoinDesk 20 Index jumped 4.4% fueled by RNDR's 12.6% rise and NEAR's 7.7% gain."

Crypto Use in Terror Financing Rises, but Is Still Relatively Small: Singapore

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2024. Jul. 26. 12:06

Crypto Use in Terror Financing Rises, but Is Still Relatively Small: Singapore Singapore's government noted an increasing use of cryptocurrencies in terror financing, even though it acknowledges that cash and other informal value transfer systems remain the predominant means for financial transactions.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Regains $67,000, Adds Nearly 5% in 24 Hours

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2024. Jul. 26. 12:01

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Regains $67,000, Adds Nearly 5% in 24 Hours The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 26, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Elon Musk’s X Quietly Removes Bitcoin, MAGA Emojis From Hashtags

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2024. Jul. 26. 10:54

Elon Musk’s X Quietly Removes Bitcoin, MAGA Emojis From Hashtags Logos for several tokens started to first appear on X, previously Twitter, in 2020, as a step to improve brand adoption and recall on the internet.

Bitcoin Analysts Express Optimism as Price Nears Resistance Level That Stymied It in May

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2024. Jul. 26. 10:54

Bitcoin Analysts Express Optimism as Price Nears Resistance Level That Stymied It in May The Bitcoin mining hashrate, a leading indicator for bitcoin rallies, has improved, one observer said, explaining the bullish outlook.

BTC Outperforms Broader Crypto Market, Ether Price Drop Mirrors Bitcoin ETF Launch

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2024. Jul. 26. 09:11

BTC Outperforms Broader Crypto Market, Ether Price Drop Mirrors Bitcoin ETF Launch AAVE is surging following a token buyback proposal.

U.S. Presidential Candidate RFK Jr. Says He's 'Fully Committed' to Bitcoin

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2024. Jul. 26. 08:01

U.S. Presidential Candidate RFK Jr. Says He's 'Fully Committed' to Bitcoin The presidential candidate said he has most of his wealth in the digital asset.

Jersey City to Invest in Bitcoin ETFs, the Latest Pension to Dive Into Crypto

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2024. Jul. 25. 21:16

Jersey City to Invest in Bitcoin ETFs, the Latest Pension to Dive Into Crypto The municipal pension plan of Jersey City, New Jersey, will soon invest in bitcoin via exchange-traded funds, according to a Thursday social media post from Mayor Steven Fulop.

VanEck Sees Bitcoin Hitting $2.9M by 2050 – but a Lot Has to Happen First

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2024. Jul. 25. 19:55

VanEck Sees Bitcoin Hitting $2.9M by 2050 – but a Lot Has to Happen First Bitcoin is benefiting from massive economic imbalances, rising distrust in institutions, fiscal recklessness and mounting debt burden, VanEck's Matthew Sigel said in an interview.

How Kamala Harris Could Usher in a Clean Slate for Crypto Regulation

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2024. Jul. 25. 18:51

How Kamala Harris Could Usher in a Clean Slate for Crypto Regulation She may not be appearing at Bitcoin Nashville this year alongside Donald Trump. But, if elected president, Kamala Harris could reshape the U.S.'s policy on digital assets. Penn State Dickinson Law professor Tonya Evans sketches out what could (and should) be her agenda.

Staking in Ethereum ETFs Might Be a Question of When, Not If

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2024. Jul. 25. 17:53

Staking in Ethereum ETFs Might Be a Question of When, Not If The eight spot ether exchange-traded funds had a successful launch on Tuesday, despite the missing staking feature that many investors had hoped to profit from.

$GREED 2.0: A New Lesson in Crypto Avarice That Might Also Enrich the People It Dupes

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2024. Jul. 25. 16:03

$GREED 2.0: A New Lesson in Crypto Avarice That Might Also Enrich the People It Dupes

Bitcoin Miners Have Considerable Upside From Their Power Portfolios: Bernstein

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2024. Jul. 25. 16:03

Bitcoin Miners Have Considerable Upside From Their Power Portfolios: Bernstein Investors can benefit by valuing miners’ assets as efficient power shells with data center capabilities, as opposed to just bitcoin mining operations, the report said.

EigenLayer Outflows of $2.3B Signal Restaking Sector Slide

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2024. Jul. 25. 15:21

EigenLayer Outflows of $2.3B Signal Restaking Sector Slide Billions of dollars worth of ether have been withdrawn from restaking protocols over the past month as the once-trendy sector starts to be hit by the fickle nature of crypto investors.

Protocol Village: ZK Proofs Arrive on Bitcoin, Roxom Launches Bitcoin-Based Stock, Commodities and Futures Exchange

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2024. Jul. 25. 15:18

Protocol Village: ZK Proofs Arrive on Bitcoin, Roxom Launches Bitcoin-Based Stock, Commodities and Futures Exchange The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of July 25-31.

Protocol Village: ZK Proofs Arrive on Bitcoin, Former Dark Web Drug Kingpin Launches Crypto Startup

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2024. Jul. 25. 15:18

Protocol Village: ZK Proofs Arrive on Bitcoin, Former Dark Web Drug Kingpin Launches Crypto Startup The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of July 25-31.

Jito Releases Open-Source Restaking Service for Solana

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2024. Jul. 25. 15:00

Jito Releases Open-Source Restaking Service for Solana The yet-to-implemented codebase allows any Solana-based protocol to use any asset for its economic security.

Crypto for Advisors: Making Sense of Crypto

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2024. Jul. 25. 15:00

Crypto for Advisors: Making Sense of Crypto As the momentum of the crypto and blockchain industry continues to grow, securities advisors are undoubtedly facing a greater number of questions from clients about specific crypto assets and the projects which underlie them. Evaluating these projects requires a thorough understanding of several crucial factors to ensure informed investment decisions.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Broad-Based Decline Hits All 20 Assets, Sending Index Lower by 4.4%

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2024. Jul. 25. 13:52

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Broad-Based Decline Hits All 20 Assets, Sending Index Lower by 4.4% The CoinDesk 20 fell nearly 100 points in overnight trading, with all assets in the red, including a 6.6% drop in ETH.

Bitcoin Miner Marathon Buys $100M BTC, Will Once Again Adopt 'Full HODL' Strategy

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2024. Jul. 25. 12:57

Bitcoin Miner Marathon Buys $100M BTC, Will Once Again Adopt 'Full HODL' Strategy The miner holds over 20,000 bitcoin and plans to buy more in the open market.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Slides After Wednesday's Tech Rout

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2024. Jul. 25. 12:01

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Slides After Wednesday's Tech Rout The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 25, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Russian-Speaking Groups Responsible for Majority of Crypto Ransomware Attacks in 2023: TRM Labs

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2024. Jul. 25. 12:00

Russian-Speaking Groups Responsible for Majority of Crypto Ransomware Attacks in 2023: TRM Labs Inflows to Russia-based crypto exchange Garantex accounted for 82% of the crypto volumes that belonged to sanctioned entities internationally, the report added.

Coinbase's CBPL Fined $4.5M by UK Regulator for Money Laundering Lapses

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2024. Jul. 25. 11:40

Coinbase's CBPL Fined $4.5M by UK Regulator for Money Laundering Lapses Despite the restrictions in place, CBPL onboarded and/or provided e-money services to 13,416 high-risk customers, the Financial Conduct Authority said.

Coinbase's CBPL Fined $4.5M by UK Regulator for Lapses in Onboarding Controls

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2024. Jul. 25. 11:40

Coinbase's CBPL Fined $4.5M by UK Regulator for Lapses in Onboarding Controls Despite the restrictions in place, CBPL onboarded and/or provided e-money services to 13,416 high-risk customers, the Financial Conduct Authority said.

Bitcoin, Stocks Bleed as China Rate Cuts Signals Panic, Treasury Yield Curve Steepens

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2024. Jul. 25. 11:06

Bitcoin, Stocks Bleed as China Rate Cuts Signals Panic, Treasury Yield Curve Steepens China's back-to-back interest-rate cuts signal urgency to shore up growth after the recent Communist party plenum offered little support to the nation's flagging economy.

Morpheus, Decentralized AI Project From Lumerin, Goes Live on Arbitrum Test Network

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2024. Jul. 25. 10:00

Morpheus, Decentralized AI Project From Lumerin, Goes Live on Arbitrum Test Network

Indian City of Raipur Puts Real Estate Records on Blockchain With AirChains

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2024. Jul. 25. 09:48

Indian City of Raipur Puts Real Estate Records on Blockchain With AirChains Raipur, the capital city of the Indian state of Chhattisgarh, has started bringing building records on blockchain with the help of AirChains, an India based Zero-Knowledge (ZK) roll up.

India Has Seen 92 Drug Trafficking Cases in Four Years Involving Dark Net and Crypto

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2024. Jul. 25. 09:42

India Has Seen 92 Drug Trafficking Cases in Four Years Involving Dark Net and Crypto India has seen as many as 92 cases since 2020 till April 2024 involving dark net and cryptocurrencies to purchase drugs, the nation's junior Home Minister Nityanand Rai said to parliament on Wednesday.

Crypto-Friendly Revolut Finally Earns UK Banking License

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2024. Jul. 25. 08:58

Crypto-Friendly Revolut Finally Earns UK Banking License Revolut has entered a "mobilization stage", designed for new banks to operate with restrictions.

Stablecoins Signal Crypto Ecosystem Buoyancy as Market Cap Jumps to $164B

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2024. Jul. 25. 08:31

Stablecoins Signal Crypto Ecosystem Buoyancy as Market Cap Jumps to $164B Renewed expansion in stablecoins is bullish for the broader crypto market.

India to Release its Crypto Policy Stance By September After Stakeholder Consultations: Report

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2024. Jul. 25. 07:29

India to Release its Crypto Policy Stance By September After Stakeholder Consultations: Report India plans to put out a discussion paper outlining its policy stance on cryptocurrencies before September, according to Indian news outlet Moneycontrol citing an interview with Senior Finance Ministry Official Ajay Seth.

Deutsche Telekom Joins RWA-Focused XDC as Infrastructure Provider in Digital Asset Push

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2024. Jul. 25. 07:00

Deutsche Telekom Joins RWA-Focused XDC as Infrastructure Provider in Digital Asset Push The company already runs nodes on multiple blockchain networks and is considering bitcoin mining plans, its web3 head revealed last month at a conference.

Bitcoin Plunges to $64K as U.S. Tech Rout Hits Crypto, Leads to $250M Long Bets Being Liquidated

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2024. Jul. 25. 06:42

Bitcoin Plunges to $64K as U.S. Tech Rout Hits Crypto, Leads to $250M Long Bets Being Liquidated BTC nosedived from over $65,500 to $64,100 within minutes in the early hours of Thursday as Asian markets suffered.

Ether Down Over 7.5% as ETHE Outflows Ramp Up

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2024. Jul. 25. 06:02

Ether Down Over 7.5% as ETHE Outflows Ramp Up Most Ether ETFs were in the green during the Wednesday U.S. trading session, but Grayscale's converted Ethereum Trust ETF posted a net outflow of over $800 million.

CME's Ether Futures Record Highest Ever Open Interest of 383K ETH After ETF Debut

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2024. Jul. 25. 05:54

CME's Ether Futures Record Highest Ever Open Interest of 383K ETH After ETF Debut The approval and subsequent trading of spot ether ETFs in the U.S. has reinvigorated the market, CME's Giovanni Vicioso said.

Sygnum's First-Half Spot Crypto Trading Doubles, Derivatives Increase 500%

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2024. Jul. 24. 22:01

Sygnum's First-Half Spot Crypto Trading Doubles, Derivatives Increase 500% The surging trading volumes helped the bank reach profitability for the first time.

Bitcoin Holds Up as Tech Stocks Plunge, Ether Sinks a Day After ETF Launch

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2024. Jul. 24. 21:30

Bitcoin Holds Up as Tech Stocks Plunge, Ether Sinks a Day After ETF Launch Solana's SOL and Ripple's XRP were notable outperformers.

Is Donald Trump Insulating Bitcoin’s Price From The Tech Stock Slide?

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2024. Jul. 24. 17:39

Is Donald Trump Insulating Bitcoin’s Price From The Tech Stock Slide? With bitcoin steady and tech stocks tanking, is this BTC’s decoupling moment? If so, former president Trump may be the reason, says CoinDesk’s senior analyst George Kaloudis.

The Evolving Efficiency of Bitcoin Markets

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2024. Jul. 24. 17:30

The Evolving Efficiency of Bitcoin Markets Low liquidity, regulatory uncertainty and speculative behavior contributes to inefficiency in crypto markets. But systematic approaches, including momentum indexes, can reduce risks to investors, says Gregory Mall, head of investment solutions at AMINA Bank.

Dispersion Is Defining the Current Crypto Market

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2024. Jul. 24. 17:00

Dispersion Is Defining the Current Crypto Market The range of returns available across digital asset markets offers unique opportunities for investors, says Alex Botte, Partner at Hack VC, a crypto-native venture capital firm.

The Protocol: Ethereum ETFs Aren't Blockchain, but Buyers Ape In

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2024. Jul. 24. 16:43

The Protocol: Ethereum ETFs Aren't Blockchain, but Buyers Ape In As Bitcoiners descend on Nashville for a big annual conference, we're covering robust demand for new Ethereum spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and recapping the $230 million WazirX hack.

Coinbase Asset Management Plans Tokenized Money-Market Fund, a Hot Area After BlackRock's BUIDL Success: Sources

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2024. Jul. 24. 16:18

Coinbase Asset Management Plans Tokenized Money-Market Fund, a Hot Area After BlackRock's BUIDL Success: Sources

Bitstamp to Start Distributing Mt. Gox Proceeds on Thursday.

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2024. Jul. 24. 15:33

Bitstamp to Start Distributing Mt. Gox Proceeds on Thursday. Customers of the defunct crypto exchange lost their funds in a 2014 hack.

Bitstamp to Start Distributing Mt. Gox Proceeds on Thursday

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2024. Jul. 24. 15:33

Bitstamp to Start Distributing Mt. Gox Proceeds on Thursday Customers of the defunct crypto exchange lost their funds in a 2014 hack.

Bitcoin Rewards App Fold Eyes Nasdaq Listing Via $365M SPAC Deal

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2024. Jul. 24. 15:01

Bitcoin Rewards App Fold Eyes Nasdaq Listing Via $365M SPAC Deal

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: XRP and NEAR Help Push Index Upward

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2024. Jul. 24. 13:54

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: XRP and NEAR Help Push Index Upward XRP and NEAR lead today's CoinDesk 20 gains with 5.6% and 3.3% increases

Rollup-in-a-Box Startup Caldera Raises $15M From Peter Thiel's Venture Fund

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2024. Jul. 24. 13:00

Rollup-in-a-Box Startup Caldera Raises $15M From Peter Thiel's Venture Fund As Ethereum's Layer-2 ecosystem booms, Caldera's "Metalayer" aims to help developers quickly launch applications across multiple networks.

Dakota Emerges From Stealth to Provide Bank-Like Services to Crypto Depositors

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2024. Jul. 24. 13:00

Dakota Emerges From Stealth to Provide Bank-Like Services to Crypto Depositors The crypto-native company, which says it is attempting to right the wrongs of centralized lenders like Celsius, emerged from stealth on Wednesday.

Crypto Exchange D8X to Bring Tool for Trading Polymarket Contracts With Leverage

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2024. Jul. 24. 12:42

Crypto Exchange D8X to Bring Tool for Trading Polymarket Contracts With Leverage D8X Co-Founder Caspar Sauter explained in an interview that leverage is the missing part of the prediction markets economy, as it allows for higher market efficiency.

Riot Platforms’ Acquisition of Block Mining Makes Sense, JPMorgan Says

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2024. Jul. 24. 12:03

Riot Platforms’ Acquisition of Block Mining Makes Sense, JPMorgan Says Riot will have the second-largest capacity among U.S. listed bitcoin miners following the acquisition, and the deal serves as the latest evaluation of underdeveloped power assets, the report said.

Cross-Chain Service DeBridge to Issue Governance Token, Completes Activity Snapshot

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2024. Jul. 24. 12:00

Cross-Chain Service DeBridge to Issue Governance Token, Completes Activity Snapshot The cross-chain service is popularly used to transfer funds between Ethereum, Base and Solana blockchains.

AgriDex Settles First Agricultural Trade on Solana Blockchain

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2024. Jul. 24. 12:00

AgriDex Settles First Agricultural Trade on Solana Blockchain AgriDex, a Solana-based marketplace aiming to bring the global agricultural market on-chain by tokenizing various crops has settled its first agricultural trade on the Solana blockchain, it told CoinDesk on Wednesday.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Regains $66,000, but Mt. Gox Selling Pressure Persists

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2024. Jul. 24. 11:58

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Regains $66,000, but Mt. Gox Selling Pressure Persists The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 24, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Ether's BTC-Denominated Price Flirts With 9-Year-Long Trendline Support: Technical Analysis

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2024. Jul. 24. 11:10

Ether's BTC-Denominated Price Flirts With 9-Year-Long Trendline Support: Technical Analysis The trendline connecting 2016 and 2017 lows has consistently offered support since January.

Ferrari to Extend Cryptocurrency Payments to Europe: Reuters

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2024. Jul. 24. 10:27

Ferrari to Extend Cryptocurrency Payments to Europe: Reuters

Bitcoin ETFs Break Inflow Streak as Traders Look to Trump’s Nashville Appearance for Volatility

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2024. Jul. 24. 09:22

Bitcoin ETFs Break Inflow Streak as Traders Look to Trump’s Nashville Appearance for Volatility Bitwise’s BITB led with $70 million in net outflows, followed by Ark’s ARKB at $52 million and Grayscale’s GBTC at $27 million.

Iris Energy Is Positioned to Become One of the Biggest Listed Bitcoin Miners: Canaccord

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2024. Jul. 24. 08:54

Iris Energy Is Positioned to Become One of the Biggest Listed Bitcoin Miners: Canaccord The broker raised its price target for the shares to $15 from $12 and reiterated its buy rating.

Mt. Gox Moves $3B Bitcoin to New Wallet, $130M to Bitstamp Exchange

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2024. Jul. 24. 08:21

Mt. Gox Moves $3B Bitcoin to New Wallet, $130M to Bitstamp Exchange The defunct exchange has moved billions of dollars worth of bitcoin over two days.

What Does Kamala Harris' (Presumptive) Nomination Mean for Crypto This Election?

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2024. Jul. 24. 04:35

What Does Kamala Harris' (Presumptive) Nomination Mean for Crypto This Election? Vice President Kamala Harris is now the presumptive Democratic Party nominee for President of the United States, after President Joe Biden abruptly announced he was withdrawing from the race. With her assent to the top of the party ticket comes questions about how a potential Harris Administration might differ from the Biden Administration's approach to crypto.

Hex Trust Receives In-Principle Approval from Singapore's MAS For Major Payment Institution License

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2024. Jul. 24. 01:00

Hex Trust Receives In-Principle Approval from Singapore's MAS For Major Payment Institution License The Major Payment Institution license would allow for the company to offer regulated Digital Payment Token services, such as custody.

Ether ETF Volumes Top $1B on Day One

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2024. Jul. 23. 21:06

Ether ETF Volumes Top $1B on Day One Investors traded over $1 billion worth of shares - or ether {{ETH}} - of the freshly launched ether exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuers on the first day of trading, data from Bloomberg shows.

Ether ETFs See $107M Inflows on Day One as Trading Volume Tops $1B

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2024. Jul. 23. 21:06

Ether ETFs See $107M Inflows on Day One as Trading Volume Tops $1B Investors traded over $1 billion worth of shares - or ether {{ETH}} - of the freshly launched ether exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuers on the first day of trading, data from Bloomberg shows.

BlackRock's $500M Tokenized Fund Pitches for Ethena's RWA Investment Plan

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2024. Jul. 23. 21:01

BlackRock's $500M Tokenized Fund Pitches for Ethena's RWA Investment Plan Ethena's proposal to allocate funds to tokenized real-world assets for yield follows similar actions by crypto lender MakerDAO and Ethereum layer-2 Arbitrum's development organization.

BlackRock's $500M Tokenized Fund Pitches for Ethena's RWA Investment Plan; ENA Rallies 22%

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2024. Jul. 23. 21:01

BlackRock's $500M Tokenized Fund Pitches for Ethena's RWA Investment Plan; ENA Rallies 22% Ethena's proposal to allocate funds to tokenized real-world assets for yield follows similar actions by crypto lender MakerDAO and Ethereum layer-2 Arbitrum's development organization.

Coinbase Narrows Demand for SEC Chair Gensler's Crypto Messages

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2024. Jul. 23. 20:57

Coinbase Narrows Demand for SEC Chair Gensler's Crypto Messages Coinbase Inc. (COIN) is going after internal chatter at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that may shed light on its pursuit of cryptocurrency exchanges as illegal enterprises – including Chair Gary Gensler's own communications – but the scope of its latest request filed on Tuesday has been dialed back after resistance from a federal judge.

Bitcoin Slips to Near $65K as Mt. Gox Creditors Receive Assets on Kraken

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2024. Jul. 23. 20:33

Bitcoin Slips to Near $65K as Mt. Gox Creditors Receive Assets on Kraken The imminent distribution of nearly $9 billion worth of bitcoin and bitcoin cash to Mt. Gox creditors have been a major overhang on crypto markets, with investors concerned about how much of those assets will be sold.

Spot Ether ETFs See $600M in Volume In First Half Day of Trading

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2024. Jul. 23. 19:34

Spot Ether ETFs See $600M in Volume In First Half Day of Trading The eight recently launched spot ethereum {{ETH}} exchange-traded funds (ETFs) posted nearly $600 million worth of volume in the first half of their first day of availability, according to data from Bloomberg.

Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary on Crypto Investing, Ether ETFs and Gary Gensler

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2024. Jul. 23. 19:23

Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary on Crypto Investing, Ether ETFs and Gary Gensler

DeFi Giant dYdX Says Its v3 Platform Is Compromised – Just as It's Reportedly Up for Sale

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2024. Jul. 23. 16:20

DeFi Giant dYdX Says Its v3 Platform Is Compromised – Just as It's Reportedly Up for Sale

2 Promoters of Forcount Crypto Ponzi Scheme Plead Guilty to Wire Fraud Conspiracy

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2024. Jul. 23. 16:20

2 Promoters of Forcount Crypto Ponzi Scheme Plead Guilty to Wire Fraud Conspiracy Two more promoters of the Forcount crypto ponzi scheme – a Brazil-based scam that bilked Spanish-speaking investors out of $8.4 million between 2017 and 2021 – have pleaded guilty to their roles in the scheme.

Crypto-Friendly Bank Revolut Plans to Sell $500M of Employee Shares at $45B Valuation: WSJ

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2024. Jul. 23. 15:54

Crypto-Friendly Bank Revolut Plans to Sell $500M of Employee Shares at $45B Valuation: WSJ Revolut has been in talks with investment firm Greenoaks over the deal, which would pave the way for a potential IPO.

ETH ETFs: What We’re Watching For

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2024. Jul. 23. 15:28

ETH ETFs: What We’re Watching For ETH ETFs finally make their debut in the U.S. this week. How will the market react and will Ethereum as a development ecosystem benefit? George Kaloudis raises the questions we’re looking forward to answering.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Index Slips 2.2% as Spot Ether ETFs Begin Trading

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2024. Jul. 23. 14:13

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Index Slips 2.2% as Spot Ether ETFs Begin Trading A decline of 5.6% in ICP and 5.2% in AVAX dragged the index down in overnight trading.

Ether Rises Above $3.5K Ahead of ETH ETF Trading, But Inflow Concerns Remain

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2024. Jul. 23. 12:42

Ether Rises Above $3.5K Ahead of ETH ETF Trading, But Inflow Concerns Remain Market observers expect ether to outperform bitcoin in the coming weeks as the token gives exposure to a flourishing Ethereum ecosystem.

First Mover Americas: Ether Little Changed After Spot ETF Approval

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2024. Jul. 23. 12:01

First Mover Americas: Ether Little Changed After Spot ETF Approval The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 23, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Ethereum-Based Protocol Alkimiya Creates Market for Hedging Bitcoin Fees

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2024. Jul. 23. 12:00

Ethereum-Based Protocol Alkimiya Creates Market for Hedging Bitcoin Fees One question is whether the protocol can pull in loyal bitcoin users – or if it will eventually end up on an Ethereum-compatible layer-2 network atop Bitcoin.

Bitcoin Layer-2 Chain Bitlayer Raises $11M Led by ETF Issuer Franklin Templeton

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2024. Jul. 23. 12:00

Bitcoin Layer-2 Chain Bitlayer Raises $11M Led by ETF Issuer Franklin Templeton Bitlayer's layer 2 is based on the BitVM paradigm, which was unveiled last October and laid out a path for Ethereum-style smart contracts on the original blockchain.

Coinbase Upgraded to Buy From Neutral on Improving Regulatory Risk: Citi

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2024. Jul. 23. 11:31

Coinbase Upgraded to Buy From Neutral on Improving Regulatory Risk: Citi The Wall Street bank increased its price target on the crypto exchange’s shares to $345 from $260.

Solana Sees Arrival of Nomura, Brevan Howard-Affiliated Tokenization Firm Libre

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2024. Jul. 23. 11:00

Solana Sees Arrival of Nomura, Brevan Howard-Affiliated Tokenization Firm Libre Libre is unveiling a new tokenized offering, the blockchain-based Hamilton Lane SCOPE senior credit fund, which will be available on Solana and Ethereum-compatible chains.

Ethereum Experienced Its Highest Inflationary Period in the Last Quarter: Fidelity

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2024. Jul. 23. 10:58

Ethereum Experienced Its Highest Inflationary Period in the Last Quarter: Fidelity Layer-2 transactions have increased 20% since the Dencun upgrade in March, and that success could be a positive sign for the future of the network, the report said.

Crypto Exchange Gate.io Exits Japan

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2024. Jul. 23. 10:53

Crypto Exchange Gate.io Exits Japan Crypto exchange Gate.io has terminated its services in Japan, it announced on Monday, suggesting a lack of compliance in the nation.

Kamala Harris Memecoin Sets New Highs as Her Nominee Odds Surge to 90%

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2024. Jul. 23. 10:48

Kamala Harris Memecoin Sets New Highs as Her Nominee Odds Surge to 90% Harris has been endorsed by incumbent Joe Biden for the upcoming U.S. presidential elections, and some traders are betting on her ascent with meme tokens and prediction markets.

Avail, Long-Awaited Blockchain Project for 'Data Availability,' Launches Main Network

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2024. Jul. 23. 08:00

Avail, Long-Awaited Blockchain Project for 'Data Availability,' Launches Main Network The project, spun out of Polygon in 2023, has raised $75 million of funding and claims unique technologies as a provider of "data availability," or DA – the speciality of storing reams of transactional data produced by Ethereum layer-2 networks.

Avail, Long-Awaited 'Data Availability' Blockchain Project, Launches Main Network

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2024. Jul. 23. 08:00

Avail, Long-Awaited 'Data Availability' Blockchain Project, Launches Main Network The project, spun out of Polygon in 2023, has raised $75 million of funding and claims unique technologies as a provider of "data availability," or DA – the speciality of storing reams of transactional data produced by Ethereum layer-2 networks.

Bitcoin Nears $66K as Mt. Gox Moves $130M to Bitstamp

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2024. Jul. 23. 07:30

Bitcoin Nears $66K as Mt. Gox Moves $130M to Bitstamp The defunct crypto exchange shuffled over $2.5 billion between wallets, some of which was sent to crypto exchange Bitstamp.

India Keeps Controversial Crypto Tax Rules Unchanged, Finance Minister's Budget Speech

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2024. Jul. 23. 07:08

India Keeps Controversial Crypto Tax Rules Unchanged, Finance Minister's Budget Speech The primary demand from India's crypto industry was to reduce the controversial tax-deducted-at-source (TDS) policy on crypto transactions from 1% to 0.01%

BlackRock's Spot Bitcoin ETF Draws $526M in Net Inflows

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2024. Jul. 23. 06:12

BlackRock's Spot Bitcoin ETF Draws $526M in Net Inflows BTC failed to take out key price resistance despite huge inflows into BlackRock's IBIT.

BlockFi Administrator Submits Plan in Court to Make Customers Whole

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2024. Jul. 23. 05:56

BlockFi Administrator Submits Plan in Court to Make Customers Whole "This transaction marks a final chapter in the wind-down and is the best possible outcome for customers of BlockFi," said Mohsin Y. Meghji, Plan Administrator of BlockFi Inc.

U.S. Government Moves $4M Bitcoin to Coinbase, Arkham Data Show

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2024. Jul. 23. 05:27

U.S. Government Moves $4M Bitcoin to Coinbase, Arkham Data Show An address labeled "U.S. Government: Ryan Farace Seized Funds" moved BTC worth nearly $4 million to Coinbase 10 hours ago.

U.S. House Passes Crypto Illicit Finance Bill That's Likely to be Rebuffed in Senate

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2024. Jul. 22. 21:52

U.S. House Passes Crypto Illicit Finance Bill That's Likely to be Rebuffed in Senate The U.S. House of Representatives has approved another piece of cryptocurrency legislation with a routine voice vote, though the bill to set up a government working group to assess how to keep bad actors from using digital assets isn't likely to become a law as-is.

Ethereum ETFs Approved by SEC, Bringing Popular Funds to Second-Largest Cryptocurrency

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2024. Jul. 22. 20:52

Ethereum ETFs Approved by SEC, Bringing Popular Funds to Second-Largest Cryptocurrency

Ethereum ETFs Could See Underwhelming Demand, Two Research Firms Predict

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2024. Jul. 22. 20:25

Ethereum ETFs Could See Underwhelming Demand, Two Research Firms Predict

Ethereum ETFs Could See Underwhelming Demand, Partly Due to Lack of Staking, Two Research Firms Predict

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2024. Jul. 22. 20:25

Ethereum ETFs Could See Underwhelming Demand, Partly Due to Lack of Staking, Two Research Firms Predict

Swan Bitcoin Drops IPO Plan, Cuts Staff and Will Shut Managed Mining Unit

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2024. Jul. 22. 17:29

Swan Bitcoin Drops IPO Plan, Cuts Staff and Will Shut Managed Mining Unit

Taking off: Rewarding Flight Trackers in the Age of Web3

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2024. Jul. 22. 15:56

Taking off: Rewarding Flight Trackers in the Age of Web3 Flight tracking enthusiasts provide crucial data to the aviation industry, receiving nothing in return. Wingbits plans to change this with an innovative DePIN-based approach, explains Alex Lungu, co-founder of Wingbits.

Taking Profits on Bitcoin Ahead of Trump Conference Appearance Could Be 'Expensive Exercise': Analyst

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2024. Jul. 22. 15:33

Taking Profits on Bitcoin Ahead of Trump Conference Appearance Could Be 'Expensive Exercise': Analyst Traders could be forgiven for wanting to cash in after bitcoin's {{BTC}} quick rise of more than 20% to the current $67,000 from its early July lows, but another possibly major positive catalyst might be just days away, said 10x Research founder Markus Thielen.

Tokenized Asset Manager Superstate Debuts New Fund to Profit From Bitcoin, Ether 'Carry Trade'

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2024. Jul. 22. 15:27

Tokenized Asset Manager Superstate Debuts New Fund to Profit From Bitcoin, Ether 'Carry Trade' Superstate's new offering comes after its first tokenized fund of short-term U.S Treasury bills, which debuted earlier this year.

Polymarket Trading Explodes as 2024 Election Enters Uncharted Territory

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2024. Jul. 22. 14:42

Polymarket Trading Explodes as 2024 Election Enters Uncharted Territory

Biden's Exit Spurs Record $28M Daily Volume on Polymarket as Election Enters Uncharted Territory

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2024. Jul. 22. 14:42

Biden's Exit Spurs Record $28M Daily Volume on Polymarket as Election Enters Uncharted Territory

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: AVAX and SOL Surge Lead Weekend Advance

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2024. Jul. 22. 13:37

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: AVAX and SOL Surge Lead Weekend Advance AVAX led the CoinDesk 20 with a 14.5% increase in over the weekend trading, while SOL climbed 6.0%

NPC Labs Raises $18M to Scale Gaming on Base Network

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2024. Jul. 22. 13:00

NPC Labs Raises $18M to Scale Gaming on Base Network Round brings total raise to $21 million and includes participation from Makers Fund, Hashed, amongst others.

Bitcoin Miner Bitdeer Technologies Could be a Potential Takeover Target: Benchmark

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2024. Jul. 22. 12:27

Bitcoin Miner Bitdeer Technologies Could be a Potential Takeover Target: Benchmark The broker raised its price target for the bitcoin miner to $16 from $13 while reiterating its buy rating on the stock.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Settles Above $67K After Biden Drops Out

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2024. Jul. 22. 12:07

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Settles Above $67K After Biden Drops Out The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 22, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Solana ETF Hopes, Rising Fundamentals Are Driving SOL Prices Higher, Traders Say

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2024. Jul. 22. 12:04

Solana ETF Hopes, Rising Fundamentals Are Driving SOL Prices Higher, Traders Say The total value of tokens locked on Solana has increased over 25% in a month, crossing the $5.28 billion mark to levels not seen since April 2022, data tracked by DefiLlama show.

HNT Token Beats Bitcoin With 40% Surge as Helium's Mobile Subscriber Count Tops 100K

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2024. Jul. 22. 10:17

HNT Token Beats Bitcoin With 40% Surge as Helium's Mobile Subscriber Count Tops 100K HNT is the second-best performing token of the past seven days.

HNT Token Beats Bitcoin With 40% Surge as Helium Mobile's Subscriber Count Tops 100K

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2024. Jul. 22. 10:17

HNT Token Beats Bitcoin With 40% Surge as Helium Mobile's Subscriber Count Tops 100K HNT is the second-best performing token of the past seven days.

Popcat Crosses $1B, Mog Rallies as Solana, Ethereum Beta Bets Gain Favor

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2024. Jul. 22. 09:45

Popcat Crosses $1B, Mog Rallies as Solana, Ethereum Beta Bets Gain Favor POPCAT become the first cat-themed meme coin to hit $1 billion market capitalization, a resolved Polymarket bet shows.

Any Near-Term Rebound in Crypto Market Likely to be Temporary: JPMorgan

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2024. Jul. 22. 09:44

Any Near-Term Rebound in Crypto Market Likely to be Temporary: JPMorgan The bitcoin price is currently too high versus its production cost and relative to its volatility-adjusted comparison to gold, the report said.

India Unlikely to See Crypto Tax Reduction in Tuesday's Budget

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2024. Jul. 22. 09:41

India Unlikely to See Crypto Tax Reduction in Tuesday's Budget India is unlikely to introduce any changes to its controversial tax-deducted-at-source (TDS) policy on Tuesday when Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reveals her budget for 2024-2025, experts predicted.

Bitcoin Briefly Tops $68K as Biden Dropout Riles Up Crypto Bulls

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2024. Jul. 22. 07:17

Bitcoin Briefly Tops $68K as Biden Dropout Riles Up Crypto Bulls The general possibility of a crypto-friendly government coming into power is bumping sentiment among professional traders, one firm said.

Crypto Exchange Woo X Allows Daily Interest Withdrawals from T-Bill-Backed Earn Vaults

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2024. Jul. 22. 07:00

Crypto Exchange Woo X Allows Daily Interest Withdrawals from T-Bill-Backed Earn Vaults Woo X and partners OpenTrade claimed bragging rights for being the first exchange to offer T-Bill interest bearing products to retail customers.

Polymarket Bettors Put Nearly $80M on Biden's Democratic Chances

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2024. Jul. 22. 06:32

Polymarket Bettors Put Nearly $80M on Biden's Democratic Chances Market data shows Polymarket bettors called Biden drop out hours before it was announced.

Kamala Harris Meme Coin Soars to All-Time High After Joe Biden Drops Out

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2024. Jul. 21. 19:07

Kamala Harris Meme Coin Soars to All-Time High After Joe Biden Drops Out

President Biden Announces Decision to Not Seek Reelection (Copy of Letter)

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2024. Jul. 21. 18:39

President Biden Announces Decision to Not Seek Reelection (Copy of Letter)

With Biden Out, Polymarket Favors Harris for Democratic Presidential Nominee

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2024. Jul. 21. 18:20

With Biden Out, Polymarket Favors Harris for Democratic Presidential Nominee

Protocol Village: New 'Smart Accounts' From Cosmos-Based Osmosis Enable 1-Click Trading

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2024. Jul. 19. 18:49

Protocol Village: New 'Smart Accounts' From Cosmos-Based Osmosis Enable 1-Click Trading The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of July 18-24.

Bitcoin Tops $66K as Cryptos Rally Amid Global IT Outage; Solana's SOL Leads Altcoins

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2024. Jul. 19. 17:48

Bitcoin Tops $66K as Cryptos Rally Amid Global IT Outage; Solana's SOL Leads Altcoins Friday's crypto rally defied past days' correlation with U.S equities, which continued their losing streak.

Bitcoin Tops $67K as Cryptos Rally Amid Global IT Outage; Solana's SOL Leads Altcoins

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2024. Jul. 19. 17:48

Bitcoin Tops $67K as Cryptos Rally Amid Global IT Outage; Solana's SOL Leads Altcoins Friday's crypto rally defied past days' correlation with U.S equities, which continued their losing streak.

BitForex to Open for Withdrawals Following Chinese Police Investigation

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2024. Jul. 19. 15:57

BitForex to Open for Withdrawals Following Chinese Police Investigation Cryptocurrency exchange BitForex said it will open for withdrawals following a five-month outage spurred by an investigation by the Jiangsu Province police in China.

Ryan Selkis Quits as Messari CEO Following Inflammatory Tweets

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2024. Jul. 19. 15:11

Ryan Selkis Quits as Messari CEO Following Inflammatory Tweets "This week was the first week in 6.5 years that my politics and rhetoric put the team in harms way," he wrote. "As such, I have decided to step aside as CEO."

A Second Look at Third-Party Token Allegations in the SEC's Case Against Binance

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2024. Jul. 19. 15:00

A Second Look at Third-Party Token Allegations in the SEC's Case Against Binance Last week, a federal judge convened a hearing for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's case against Binance after publishing her ruling on Binance's motion to dismiss the SEC lawsuit.

WazirX, Liminal Custody Blame Each Other as $230M Crypto Exploit Leaves Customers Stranded

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2024. Jul. 19. 14:36

WazirX, Liminal Custody Blame Each Other as $230M Crypto Exploit Leaves Customers Stranded The dispute centers around multisig wallets.

Protocol Village: New 'Smart Accounts' From Cosmos-Based Osmosis Enable 1-Click Trading

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2024. Jul. 19. 14:11

Protocol Village: New 'Smart Accounts' From Cosmos-Based Osmosis Enable 1-Click Trading The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of July 18-24.

Protocol Village: New 'Smart Accounts' From Cosmos-Based Osmosis Enable 1-Click Trading

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2024. Jul. 19. 13:45

Protocol Village: New 'Smart Accounts' From Cosmos-Based Osmosis Enable 1-Click Trading The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of July 18-24.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: SOL Jumps 4.1% Amid Broad Market Uptick

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2024. Jul. 19. 13:30

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: SOL Jumps 4.1% Amid Broad Market Uptick The CoinDesk 20 Index saw a 1% increase, driven by strong performances from SOL and APT.

WazirX Files Police Complaint After $230M Hack, Engages With India's Cyber Crimes Unit

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2024. Jul. 19. 13:03

WazirX Files Police Complaint After $230M Hack, Engages With India's Cyber Crimes Unit Indian crypto exchange WazirX has filed a police complaint, it said on X, and it has also reported the incident to the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In).

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Trades at $64K as Biden Withdrawal Likelihood Increases

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2024. Jul. 19. 12:02

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Trades at $64K as Biden Withdrawal Likelihood Increases The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 19, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Galaxy Buys Almost All of CryptoManufaktur's Ethereum Assets to Expand Staking Portfolio

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2024. Jul. 19. 11:00

Galaxy Buys Almost All of CryptoManufaktur's Ethereum Assets to Expand Staking Portfolio By acquiring substantially all the assets of the blockchain node operator, the publicly traded Galaxy Digital will increase its role in Ethereum staking, as part of a broader effort to expand in the business of blockchain infrastructure.

Galaxy Buys Almost All of CryptoManufaktur's Assets, Expanding Ethereum Staking Portfolio

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2024. Jul. 19. 11:00

Galaxy Buys Almost All of CryptoManufaktur's Assets, Expanding Ethereum Staking Portfolio By acquiring substantially all the assets of the blockchain node operator, the publicly traded Galaxy Digital will increase its role in Ethereum staking, as part of a broader effort to expand in the business of blockchain infrastructure.

CrowdStrike Outage Could Be Fixed Within the Day, Unlikely Caused by a Hack, Polymarket Bettors Say

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2024. Jul. 19. 10:23

CrowdStrike Outage Could Be Fixed Within the Day, Unlikely Caused by a Hack, Polymarket Bettors Say Bettors are placing their money on the service being fixed by the end of Friday, with a slight possibility of it happening by mid-day.

Ripple Settlement Hopes Pushed XRP Volumes Above Bitcoin on S. Korean Exchanges This Week

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2024. Jul. 19. 10:07

Ripple Settlement Hopes Pushed XRP Volumes Above Bitcoin on S. Korean Exchanges This Week XRP accounted for almost 40% of all trading activity on top South Korean exchanges from Tuesday to Thursday. Prices surged.

CrowdStrike, Windows BSoD Meme Tokens Populate Solana and Ethereum Amid Global Internet Outage

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2024. Jul. 19. 09:16

CrowdStrike, Windows BSoD Meme Tokens Populate Solana and Ethereum Amid Global Internet Outage

Bitcoin, SHIB Trade at 30% Haircut on WazirX as Exploiter Converts Stolen Loot to Ether

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2024. Jul. 19. 07:39

Bitcoin, SHIB Trade at 30% Haircut on WazirX as Exploiter Converts Stolen Loot to Ether The exchange blamed a data discrepancy with a custodial platform for having caused the transfer of assets. But popular members of the Indian crypto community aren’t buying that narrative.

After 'Civil War' and Anti-Immigrant Tweets, Ryan Selkis Told to Cool It by His Crypto Startup's Leadership

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2024. Jul. 18. 21:10

After 'Civil War' and Anti-Immigrant Tweets, Ryan Selkis Told to Cool It by His Crypto Startup's Leadership

Italy's Top Banks Participate in €25M Digital Bond Issuance on Polygon in ECB Trial

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2024. Jul. 18. 20:32

Italy's Top Banks Participate in €25M Digital Bond Issuance on Polygon in ECB Trial Global lenders and asset managers are increasingly exploring blockchain tech to issue and transfer traditional financial instruments, also known as tokenization of real-world assets.

Italy's Top Banks Participate in 25M Euro Digital Bond Issuance on Polygon in ECB Trial

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2024. Jul. 18. 20:32

Italy's Top Banks Participate in 25M Euro Digital Bond Issuance on Polygon in ECB Trial Global lenders and asset managers are increasingly exploring blockchain tech to issue and transfer traditional financial instruments, also known as tokenization of real-world assets.

Protocol Village: Shape, Creator-Focused Ethereum L2 in Optimism Superchain, Makes Testnet Available

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2024. Jul. 18. 20:12

Protocol Village: Shape, Creator-Focused Ethereum L2 in Optimism Superchain, Makes Testnet Available The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of July 18-24.

Bitcoin Mining Is So Back (Except It's AI Now)

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2024. Jul. 18. 19:17

Bitcoin Mining Is So Back (Except It's AI Now) Hurting for revenue and profit, bitcoin miners are looking to activities outside mining bitcoin, such as hosting AI computers, to make up the difference. It's paying off, at least in their stock prices.

Protocol Village: Chainlink Releases 'Digital Asset Sandbox' for Financial Institutions

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2024. Jul. 18. 18:53

Protocol Village: Chainlink Releases 'Digital Asset Sandbox' for Financial Institutions The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of July 18-24.

SkyBridge's Anthony Scaramucci on Donald Trump, Gary Gensler and Bad Press

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2024. Jul. 18. 18:11

SkyBridge's Anthony Scaramucci on Donald Trump, Gary Gensler and Bad Press CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie interviewed SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci for CoinDesk TV's "Spotlight Series." Here is the full transcript of the interview.

Bitcoin Slumps Towards $63K as Speculation About Biden Dropout Intensifies

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2024. Jul. 18. 16:47

Bitcoin Slumps Towards $63K as Speculation About Biden Dropout Intensifies As the odds for Joe Biden pulling out of the presidential race soared over the past day, the chances of a victory for the now crypto-friendly Donald Trump slumped.

Crypto Exchange Kraken Paid Dave Portnoy Bitcoin in Sponsorship Deal

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2024. Jul. 18. 15:59

Crypto Exchange Kraken Paid Dave Portnoy Bitcoin in Sponsorship Deal

DePIN Allows Us to Be Stakeholders in the Machine Economy

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2024. Jul. 18. 15:42

DePIN Allows Us to Be Stakeholders in the Machine Economy DePIN and Machine RWAs give us a stake in the robots coming after our jobs, say Mauricio Zolliker, co-founder of XMAQUINA, and Leroy Hofer, CEO and co-founder of Teneo Protocol.

Protocol Village: Bitrue Ventures Launches $40M Fund for 'Nascent Web3 Companies'

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2024. Jul. 18. 15:15

Protocol Village: Bitrue Ventures Launches $40M Fund for 'Nascent Web3 Companies' The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of July 18-24.

Crypto for Advisors: Web2 to Web3

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2024. Jul. 18. 15:00

Crypto for Advisors: Web2 to Web3 Kelly Ye looks at the three fast-growing blockchain ecosystems that are addressing the adoption challenges for Web3, gaining user adoption, and how they combine the strengths of Web2 and Web3 to create a seamless Web2-like onboarding experience while providing users with the benefits of sovereign ownership in Web3.

Germany Dumping $2.8B Bitcoin Is 'Market Intervention,' Despite Murky Legal Justifications

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2024. Jul. 18. 14:22

Germany Dumping $2.8B Bitcoin Is 'Market Intervention,' Despite Murky Legal Justifications One expert told CoinDesk the law does not provide for an obligation, but merely an opportunity to sell, while another alleged that “How they handled this sell-off moved the market and is intervention in public markets.”

Chainbase Raises $15M to Grow Omnichain Data Network

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2024. Jul. 18. 14:07

Chainbase Raises $15M to Grow Omnichain Data Network Chainbase's aim is to provide unbiased and transparent data that is not controlled by a small number of dominant companies.

Protocol Village: Bitrue Ventures Launches $40M Fund for 'Nascent Web3 Companies'

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2024. Jul. 18. 14:00

Protocol Village: Bitrue Ventures Launches $40M Fund for 'Nascent Web3 Companies' The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of July 18-24.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: SOL and ETH Lead Advancers as Index Stays Flat

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2024. Jul. 18. 13:48

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: SOL and ETH Lead Advancers as Index Stays Flat Leading overnight gains are SOL with a 2.5% increase and ETH up by 1.3%.

Protocol Village: InfStones, Blockchain Infrastructure Provider, Launches Node-as-a-Service

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2024. Jul. 18. 13:16

Protocol Village: InfStones, Blockchain Infrastructure Provider, Launches Node-as-a-Service The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of July 18-24.

Standard Chartered, Animoca, and Three Others Join HKMA's Stablecoin Sandbox as Participants

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2024. Jul. 18. 12:11

Standard Chartered, Animoca, and Three Others Join HKMA's Stablecoin Sandbox as Participants In March, the HKMA started a regulatory sandbox to give potential stablecoin issuers immunity in testing certain operations.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Trades Below $65K Following Wednesday's Drop

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2024. Jul. 18. 12:01

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Trades Below $65K Following Wednesday's Drop The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 18, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Visa's Data Partner Allium Labs Raises $16.5M as Their New Findings Show Stablecoin Activity is Back Up

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2024. Jul. 18. 12:00

Visa's Data Partner Allium Labs Raises $16.5M as Their New Findings Show Stablecoin Activity is Back Up Payment giant Visa's blockchain data partner AlliumLabs has raised $16.5 million in a Series A funding round led by venture capital firm Theory Ventures. Visa and Allium Labs also released their latest findings on stablecoin activity which showed which showed that demand for stablecoins has picked back up in 2024.

BlockFi to Start Interim Crypto Distributions Through Coinbase This Month

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2024. Jul. 18. 11:45

BlockFi to Start Interim Crypto Distributions Through Coinbase This Month Bankrupt crypto lender BlockFi will commence first interim crypto distributions through Coinbase in July 2024, it announced on Thursday.

Indian Crypto Exchange Hack Sends SHIB, WRX Tumbling as Bitcoin, Tether Trade at Massive Discount

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2024. Jul. 18. 09:49

Indian Crypto Exchange Hack Sends SHIB, WRX Tumbling as Bitcoin, Tether Trade at Massive Discount Most coins, including market leader bitcoin and USDT, are trading at a significant discount on WazirX.

WazirX Hack Sends SHIB, WRX Tumbling as Bitcoin, Tether Trade at Massive Discount

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2024. Jul. 18. 09:49

WazirX Hack Sends SHIB, WRX Tumbling as Bitcoin, Tether Trade at Massive Discount Most coins, including market leader bitcoin and USDT, are trading at a significant discount on WazirX.

Biden Dropout Chances Rise to 68% After Covid Diagnosis

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2024. Jul. 18. 08:25

Biden Dropout Chances Rise to 68% After Covid Diagnosis President Joe Biden said during an interview that if a medical condition emerged, he'd consider dropping out of the race.

Polygon Sets September Date for Migration to POL Token from MATIC

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2024. Jul. 18. 08:00

Polygon Sets September Date for Migration to POL Token from MATIC The migration comes as a part of Polygon’s planned revamp laid out last year in its “Polygon 2.0” roadmap. The change was initially proposed in July 2023 to its community, and would make POL the main token for all Polygon networks.

Crypto Exchange WazirX Sees $230M in Suspicious Withdrawals, Largely $100M in SHIB Token

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2024. Jul. 18. 07:51

Crypto Exchange WazirX Sees $230M in Suspicious Withdrawals, Largely $100M in SHIB Token

WazirX Hacked for $230M, Elliptic Says North-Korea Behind Attack

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2024. Jul. 18. 07:51

WazirX Hacked for $230M, Elliptic Says North-Korea Behind Attack One of the exchange's multisig wallets experienced a security breach, the exchange confirmed in an X post.

WazirX Hacked for $230M, Largely in SHIB, as Elliptic Says North Korea Behind Attack

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2024. Jul. 18. 07:51

WazirX Hacked for $230M, Largely in SHIB, as Elliptic Says North Korea Behind Attack One of the exchange's multisig wallets experienced a security breach, the exchange confirmed in an X post.

Mt. Gox Creditors Reportedly Hit By Failed Login Attempts Amid Repayments

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2024. Jul. 18. 07:12

Mt. Gox Creditors Reportedly Hit By Failed Login Attempts Amid Repayments Users claim to have received as many as 22 login attempts from the Mt. Gox portal, ones that they did not initiate.

Profit-Making Crypto Address Makes $16M Investment in BTC

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2024. Jul. 18. 06:20

Profit-Making Crypto Address Makes $16M Investment in BTC

Protocol Village: TON Foundation Says Trustless Bitcoin Bridge for DeFi Launched

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2024. Jul. 17. 23:47

Protocol Village: TON Foundation Says Trustless Bitcoin Bridge for DeFi Launched The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of July 18-24.

In Likely Precursor to Ether ETF Approval, Most Applicants Have Submitted Their Final Forms

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2024. Jul. 17. 22:16

In Likely Precursor to Ether ETF Approval, Most Applicants Have Submitted Their Final Forms Spot ether exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuers have submitted their final documents needed in order to launch the funds next week.

Protocol Village: IoTeX 'DePIN Infrastructure Modules' to Reduce Development Time

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2024. Jul. 17. 20:09

Protocol Village: IoTeX 'DePIN Infrastructure Modules' to Reduce Development Time The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of July 18-24.

Protocol Village: IoTeX 'DePIN Infrastructure Modules' to Reduce Development Time

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2024. Jul. 17. 19:53

Protocol Village: IoTeX 'DePIN Infrastructure Modules' to Reduce Development Time The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of July 18-24.

Why We Chose Sui Over Solana for Our DePIN

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2024. Jul. 17. 19:11

Why We Chose Sui Over Solana for Our DePIN When Chirp – a DePIN for telecoms – was choosing a blockchain, the obvious option was Solana. But it decided to go with Sui instead. CEO Tim Kravchunovsky explains why.

TradFi Giant State Street Mulls Creating Stablecoin, Tokenized Deposits: Bloomberg

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2024. Jul. 17. 18:57

TradFi Giant State Street Mulls Creating Stablecoin, Tokenized Deposits: Bloomberg Traditional financial heavyweights are getting increasingly involved in tokenization efforts, putting financial assets on blockchain rails for operational benefits.

Vitalik Buterin Argues Against Supporting Political Candidates Based Only On 'Pro-Crypto' Stances

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2024. Jul. 17. 18:43

Vitalik Buterin Argues Against Supporting Political Candidates Based Only On 'Pro-Crypto' Stances

Vitalik Buterin, as Other Crypto Leaders Line Up Behind Trump, Argues Against Picking Candidates Just Because They Like Crypto

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2024. Jul. 17. 18:43

Vitalik Buterin, as Other Crypto Leaders Line Up Behind Trump, Argues Against Picking Candidates Just Because They Like Crypto

The Protocol: Polymarket Feeds Political Junkies, With Nate Silver

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2024. Jul. 17. 18:13

The Protocol: Polymarket Feeds Political Junkies, With Nate Silver In this week's issue of CoinDesk's blockchain tech newsletter, we look at the "alternative news source" that Polymarket's prediction-betting site has become.

Protocol Village: IoTeX 'DePIN Infrastructure Modules' to Reduce Development Time

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2024. Jul. 17. 17:40

Protocol Village: IoTeX 'DePIN Infrastructure Modules' to Reduce Development Time The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of July 18-24.

Bitcoin Dips Below $64K as U.S. Equity Selloff Stalls Crypto Rebound

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2024. Jul. 17. 17:28

Bitcoin Dips Below $64K as U.S. Equity Selloff Stalls Crypto Rebound A stock market correction is the biggest risk for the crypto market, but a renewed downturn would be a buying opportunity, an LMAX Group strategist said.

Without High Switching Costs, Telecom Looks Vulnerable to DeWi

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2024. Jul. 17. 17:18

Without High Switching Costs, Telecom Looks Vulnerable to DeWi High switching costs and long-term contracts have previously made telcos impossible to compete against. Key changes in market structure today are allowing challengers with unique crowdsourced supply to challenge them, says EV3’s Mahesh Ramakrishnan.

Philanthropy's Blockchain Uptake Is Slow, But Future Is Bright

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2024. Jul. 17. 17:05

Philanthropy's Blockchain Uptake Is Slow, But Future Is Bright Adoption by non-profits, or the lack of it, is a good test of product simplicity and reliability, says Paul Brody, head of blockchain at EY.

Bitcoin's 'OP_CAT' Possibilities Teased in StarkWare Test Project

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2024. Jul. 17. 17:00

Bitcoin's 'OP_CAT' Possibilities Teased in StarkWare Test Project StarkWare used its new STARK verifier on the Signet network, a testing environment for Bitcoin, in a proof-on-concept project designed to demonstrate what the oldest blockchain might be capable of were the pending "OP_CAT" technical proposal to get adopted.

Crypto Custody Firm Copper Receives Key License in Hong Kong as it Expands in Asia Pacific

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2024. Jul. 17. 16:49

Crypto Custody Firm Copper Receives Key License in Hong Kong as it Expands in Asia Pacific The license permits the holder to provide trust and corporate services in the region.

'It's a Bitcoin Play': Mark Cuban Says Silicon Valley's Embrace of Trump Revolves Around Crypto

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2024. Jul. 17. 16:44

'It's a Bitcoin Play': Mark Cuban Says Silicon Valley's Embrace of Trump Revolves Around Crypto

Financial Building-Blocks: Structured Products and Blockchain

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2024. Jul. 17. 16:00

Financial Building-Blocks: Structured Products and Blockchain From significant cost reductions to enhanced composability, and improved accessibility, Christine Cai, Co-Founder of Cicada Partners, and Alexander Szul, CEO of Rome Blockchain Labs, argue the technology can revolutionize the way structured products are issued, managed and distributed.

Polymarket Hires Nate Silver After Taking in $265M of Bets on U.S. Election: Report

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2024. Jul. 17. 15:49

Polymarket Hires Nate Silver After Taking in $265M of Bets on U.S. Election: Report As the U.S. presidential election enters its final stretch, crypto-based prediction market platform Polymarket is striking while the iron is hot by hiring popular statistician and writer Nate Silver as an adviser.

Blockchain Friendly Roberta Metsola Reelected as EU Parliament President

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2024. Jul. 17. 15:42

Blockchain Friendly Roberta Metsola Reelected as EU Parliament President In 2018, as a member of the European Parliament for Malta, she called for regulation on crypto and blockchain when needed, without stifling innovation.

Bitcoin Summer 2024: What to Expect

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2024. Jul. 17. 15:32

Bitcoin Summer 2024: What to Expect BTC is currently flat, caught in a plateau between narratives. What factors could wake the bull again? Alexander Blume, CEO of Two Prime, looks ahead.

Core Scientific Upgraded to Buy From Neutral to Reflect HPC Expansion: B Riley

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2024. Jul. 17. 14:50

Core Scientific Upgraded to Buy From Neutral to Reflect HPC Expansion: B Riley The bitcoin miner will be a future leader in HPC hosting due to the lucrative deals it has signed with CoreWeave and management’s deep experience in operating enterprise data centers, the report said.

Democrats Have Made a 'Horrific Mistake' on Crypto, Says SkyBridge Capital’s Anthony Scaramucci

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2024. Jul. 17. 14:21

Democrats Have Made a 'Horrific Mistake' on Crypto, Says SkyBridge Capital’s Anthony Scaramucci The former White House Communications Director under President Trump spoke in an exclusive interview with CoinDesk’s Jennifer Senasi.

Grayscale Launches Artificial Intelligence-Focused Crypto Fund; AI Tokens Gain

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2024. Jul. 17. 14:05

Grayscale Launches Artificial Intelligence-Focused Crypto Fund; AI Tokens Gain The Grayscale Decentralized AI Fund includes the native tokens of AI-focused blockchain protocols such as Near (NEAR), Render (RNDR), Bittensor (TAO), Filecoin (FIL) and Livepeer (LPT).

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Mixed Results with XRP and ICP Leading

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2024. Jul. 17. 13:50

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Mixed Results with XRP and ICP Leading The index rose slightly in overnight trading with half the assets trading higher, including notable gains in XRP and ICP.

Hong Kong to Prepare Stablecoin Legislation as Public Consultation Ends

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2024. Jul. 17. 12:25

Hong Kong to Prepare Stablecoin Legislation as Public Consultation Ends Hong Kong's financial regulators published the conclusions of consultation on fiat-referenced stablecoin regulation and said they are preparing a bill to introduce into the Legislative Council later this year.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Bulls Eye $70K After Return to $66K

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2024. Jul. 17. 12:01

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Bulls Eye $70K After Return to $66K The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 17, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Rotation Out of Mega-Cap U.S. Stocks Could Provide Tailwind for Cryptocurrencies, Marex Solutions Says

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2024. Jul. 17. 11:19

Rotation Out of Mega-Cap U.S. Stocks Could Provide Tailwind for Cryptocurrencies, Marex Solutions Says Wall Street investors are deserting mega-cap stocks and piling into small-caps amid cooling inflation and strengthening signs of a Fed interest-rate cut.

Crypto Exchanges Clamping Down on Prime Brokers Is Backwards Step for Market Efficiency, Traders Say

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2024. Jul. 17. 10:51

Crypto Exchanges Clamping Down on Prime Brokers Is Backwards Step for Market Efficiency, Traders Say

Market Maker Flowdesk Doubled Down on the U.S. as Things Looked Bleak. Now That Bet Is Paying Off

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2024. Jul. 17. 09:51

Market Maker Flowdesk Doubled Down on the U.S. as Things Looked Bleak. Now That Bet Is Paying Off Flowdesk's CEO made a contrarian bet on the U.S. as the Securities and Exchange Commission was waging war on crypto. Fast forward a year, and the country has bitcoin ETFs, ether ETFs are imminent and pro-crypto legislation is before the Senate.

XRP Surges 12% on the Back of Triangle Pattern, Rising Futures Bets Favor Bullish Price Moves Ahead

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2024. Jul. 17. 08:49

XRP Surges 12% on the Back of Triangle Pattern, Rising Futures Bets Favor Bullish Price Moves Ahead Open interest in XRP-tracked futures has nearly doubled over the past seven days, which is indicative of traders’ expectations of price volatility ahead.

Deribit's New Bitcoin, Ether Options Tied to U.S. Elections Get Thumbs Up From Crypto Traders

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2024. Jul. 17. 08:47

Deribit's New Bitcoin, Ether Options Tied to U.S. Elections Get Thumbs Up From Crypto Traders

OKX Wallet Hits 100 Protocol Support as It Adds TON Compatibility

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2024. Jul. 17. 08:34

OKX Wallet Hits 100 Protocol Support as It Adds TON Compatibility There is a growing TON-based economy, using Telegram as a hub, and activity tends to increase when new gamification features are added.

Ether Spot ETF Inflows Will Push ETH to Beyond $5K: Bitwise

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2024. Jul. 17. 08:28

Ether Spot ETF Inflows Will Push ETH to Beyond $5K: Bitwise It may not happen immediately and price action could be choppy to start due to outflows from the Grayscale Ethereum Trust, after it converts to an ETF, the report said.

U.S. Senator Who Called Bitcoin 'Ideal Choice for Criminals,' Convicted of Bribery

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2024. Jul. 17. 07:39

U.S. Senator Who Called Bitcoin 'Ideal Choice for Criminals,' Convicted of Bribery U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (Dem) from New Jersey, a staunch crypto critic, was found guilty of accepting bribes, including gold bars and a luxury car, in exchange for his political clout by a jury on Tuesday.

U.S. Senator Who Called Bitcoin 'Ideal Choice for Criminals' Is Convicted of Bribery

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2024. Jul. 17. 07:39

U.S. Senator Who Called Bitcoin 'Ideal Choice for Criminals' Is Convicted of Bribery U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (Dem) from New Jersey, a staunch crypto critic, was found guilty of accepting bribes, including gold bars and a luxury car, in exchange for his political clout by a jury on Tuesday.

Standard Chartered-Backed Zodia Markets to Buy Elwood Trading Desk

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2024. Jul. 17. 07:30

Standard Chartered-Backed Zodia Markets to Buy Elwood Trading Desk The deal will strengthen Zodia Markets' over-the-counter business while allowing Elwood to conentrate on its software-as-a-service activities.

Bitcoin Bulls Eye $70K Amid Donald Trump's Rising Chances of Returning as President

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2024. Jul. 17. 07:22

Bitcoin Bulls Eye $70K Amid Donald Trump's Rising Chances of Returning as President Traders and funds are becoming increasingly bullish on BTC as the German government completes its sales of their large holdings while Mt Gox distributes funds to creditors, one market observer said.

Crypto Trading Firm XBTO Establishes Tokenization Team to Focus on Real World Assets

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2024. Jul. 17. 07:00

Crypto Trading Firm XBTO Establishes Tokenization Team to Focus on Real World Assets The tokenization platform will soon offer an “e-note” for hemp and CBD producer AgroRef.

Steve Bannon Linked Chinese Businessman Found Guilty in Fraud Scheme

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2024. Jul. 17. 05:49

Steve Bannon Linked Chinese Businessman Found Guilty in Fraud Scheme Guo was found guilty on nine of the 12 charges, including racketeering, fraud, and money laundering

Steve Bannon-Linked Chinese Businessman Found Guilty in Fraud Scheme

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2024. Jul. 17. 05:49

Steve Bannon-Linked Chinese Businessman Found Guilty in Fraud Scheme Guo was found guilty on nine of the 12 charges, including racketeering, fraud, and money laundering

Bitcoin ETF Inflows Hit Six-Week High of $422.5M

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2024. Jul. 17. 05:12

Bitcoin ETF Inflows Hit Six-Week High of $422.5M BTC's price has recovered 23% since hitting lows near $53,500 on July 5.

Trump Says He’ll Release Fourth NFT Collection: 'The People Want Me to Do Another One'

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2024. Jul. 16. 23:36

Trump Says He’ll Release Fourth NFT Collection: 'The People Want Me to Do Another One' Trump’s presidential campaign has raised about $3 million in crypto, mostly bitcoin and ether.

Bitcoin Hits $65K Shaking Off Mt. Gox Payout Worries; XRP Leads Crypto Rally

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2024. Jul. 16. 21:01

Bitcoin Hits $65K Shaking Off Mt. Gox Payout Worries; XRP Leads Crypto Rally The Mt. Gox distribution will not end the bullish trend, CryptoQuant CEO noted.

After Court Order, Craig Wright Updates Website With Admission He Is Not Bitcoin Creator Satoshi

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2024. Jul. 16. 20:47

After Court Order, Craig Wright Updates Website With Admission He Is Not Bitcoin Creator Satoshi A U.K. court ruled earlier this year that Wright was not the inventor of bitcoin and had lied “extensively and repeatedly” and forged documents in his attempt to convince the world otherwise.

DePIN Can Make Car Ownership Cool Again

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2024. Jul. 16. 19:14

DePIN Can Make Car Ownership Cool Again DIMO rewards auto-owners for data from their cars. But the benefits of a DePIN for vehicles go far beyond financial incentives, says co-founder Rob Soloman.

Bitcoin Miner Northern Data Moves to Dismiss Ex-Employees’ Whistleblower Suit

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2024. Jul. 16. 18:57

Bitcoin Miner Northern Data Moves to Dismiss Ex-Employees’ Whistleblower Suit European bitcoin mining firm Northern Data is pushing back against a whistleblower suit filed by two former executives of the company who say they were wrongfully terminated after raising concerns about the company’s financial health and alleging tax evasion.

ETF Stands for 'Everything That Fits'

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2024. Jul. 16. 18:21

ETF Stands for 'Everything That Fits' First Bitcoin, then Ethereum, now Solana. ETF issuers will stop at nothing so long as they believe they can make money.

Web3-AI: What’s Real, and What’s Hype

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2024. Jul. 16. 18:14

Web3-AI: What’s Real, and What’s Hype The biggest challenge for the evolution of Web3-AI might be overcoming its own reality distortion field, says Jesus Rodriguez, CEO, IntoTheBlock.

Detained Binance Exec Tigran Gambaryan Wheeled into Nigerian Court as Health Deteriorates

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2024. Jul. 16. 17:52

Detained Binance Exec Tigran Gambaryan Wheeled into Nigerian Court as Health Deteriorates Detained American Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan had to be pushed into an Abuja, Nigeria courtroom today in a wheelchair, after a herniated disc in his back left him in severe pain and “hardly able to walk,” according to a Monday report from his family.

Bitcoin ETF Traders Bought the Dip and Now Are Buying the Rebound as Inflows Topped $300M Monday

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2024. Jul. 16. 16:43

Bitcoin ETF Traders Bought the Dip and Now Are Buying the Rebound as Inflows Topped $300M Monday Lifetime net inflows into the U.S.-based spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds topped $16 billion on Monday as investors of late have shown themselves to be buyers in both up and down markets.

Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss Each Contributed $250,000 to New Trump-Aligned Super PAC

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2024. Jul. 16. 16:14

Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss Each Contributed $250,000 to New Trump-Aligned Super PAC An elite group of venture capitalists, business moguls and tech executives including Gemini co-founders Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss have contributed a combined $8.75 million to a new super political action committee (PAC) backing Donald Trump’s presidential campaign.

Trump Odds on Polymarket Hit Another All-Time High After Vance VP Pick

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2024. Jul. 16. 15:32

Trump Odds on Polymarket Hit Another All-Time High After Vance VP Pick Traders on the crypto-based prediction market now see a 72% chance the former president will retake the White House.

Sam Altman's Worldcoin Surges 15% as Investor and Team Lockup Extended

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2024. Jul. 16. 14:27

Sam Altman's Worldcoin Surges 15% as Investor and Team Lockup Extended Decentralized identity project Worldcoin has announced that it is extending lock ups for early investors and team members, the project's native token (WLD) rose by 13% after the announcement was published.

What Does It Actually Take to Build a Blockchain?

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2024. Jul. 16. 14:16

What Does It Actually Take to Build a Blockchain? Focus on builders, builders and builders. After liquidity, they are key to success, says Azeem Khan, co-founder of MorphL2.

Trump Campaign's Crypto Donations Amounted to $3M of $331M Raised Last Quarter: WSJ

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2024. Jul. 16. 14:10

Trump Campaign's Crypto Donations Amounted to $3M of $331M Raised Last Quarter: WSJ

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: NEAR and XRP Lead as Index Posts Modest Gain

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2024. Jul. 16. 13:45

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: NEAR and XRP Lead as Index Posts Modest Gain Gains by NEAR (7.8%) and XRP (2.2%) buoyed the CoinDesk 20 Index in overnight trading.

Defi Protocol LI.FI Struck by $8M Exploit

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2024. Jul. 16. 13:30

Defi Protocol LI.FI Struck by $8M Exploit Decentralized finance (DeFi) platform LI.FI protocol has been hit by an exploit worth around $8 million following a series of suspicious withdrawals, on-chain data shows.

Defi Protocol LI.FI Struck by $11M Exploit

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2024. Jul. 16. 13:30

Defi Protocol LI.FI Struck by $11M Exploit Decentralized finance (DeFi) platform LI.FI protocol has been hit by an exploit worth around $8 million following a series of suspicious withdrawals, on-chain data shows.

Meme Coins Outperform BTC, ETH and SOL as Traders Rotate Holdings

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2024. Jul. 16. 13:01

Meme Coins Outperform BTC, ETH and SOL as Traders Rotate Holdings The $53 billion meme coin sector rose by more than 12% on Tuesday with the likes of pepe (PEPE) and dogwifhat (WIF) surging by 22% and 25% respectively, data from CoinGecko shows.

Polygon's New ZK Proving System, 'Plonky3,' Comes as Open-Source Toolkit

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2024. Jul. 16. 13:00

Polygon's New ZK Proving System, 'Plonky3,' Comes as Open-Source Toolkit Proving systems are a crucial component at the heart of blockchain ecosystems, allowing secondary "rollup" networks to confirm transactions on a base chain like Ethereum. Polygon's prior version, Plonky2, was released in 2022.

Loka Launches Bitcoin Mining Pool for Institutional Investors With Support From Hashlabs

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2024. Jul. 16. 13:00

Loka Launches Bitcoin Mining Pool for Institutional Investors With Support From Hashlabs Institutional investors will be able to buy bitcoin futures at below-market rates from miners using sustainable energy.

Crypto Exchange Kraken Signs Sleeve Sponsorship Deal With Premier League Club Spurs

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2024. Jul. 16. 12:30

Crypto Exchange Kraken Signs Sleeve Sponsorship Deal With Premier League Club Spurs Last week, Kraken announced an equivalent deal with Spanish soccer team Atlético Madrid, meaning the company now has a presence in both England's Premier League and Spain's La Liga.

U.S.-Listed Bitcoin Miners' Share of Global Hashrate Reached Record in July: JPMorgan

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2024. Jul. 16. 12:24

U.S.-Listed Bitcoin Miners' Share of Global Hashrate Reached Record in July: JPMorgan The aggregate market cap of the fourteen bitcoin miners listed in the U.S. that the bank tracks rose 29% since the end of June, the report said.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Retreats as Mt. Gox Moves $3B of BTC

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2024. Jul. 16. 12:01

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Retreats as Mt. Gox Moves $3B of BTC The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 16, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Crypto Traders Search for Clues in Solana's Triangle Pattern

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2024. Jul. 16. 10:35

Crypto Traders Search for Clues in Solana's Triangle Pattern SOL's months-long triangular price consolidation could bring good news for the bulls.

Craig Wright Referred to UK Prosecutors for Consideration of Perjury Charges

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2024. Jul. 16. 10:13

Craig Wright Referred to UK Prosecutors for Consideration of Perjury Charges In March, a U.K. judge ruled that Wright was not, as he had claimed, the creator of bitcoin.

Ether Spot ETFs Could See Up to $5.4B of Net Inflows in First 6 Months: Citi

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2024. Jul. 16. 09:17

Ether Spot ETFs Could See Up to $5.4B of Net Inflows in First 6 Months: Citi Spot ether exchange-traded funds are expected to see 30%-35% of bitcoin ETFs' net inflows, and may disappoint due to a number of other factors such as the lack of staking, the report said.

Bitcoin Dips Below $63K As Mt. Gox Moves $2.8B BTC to Internal Wallets

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2024. Jul. 16. 07:24

Bitcoin Dips Below $63K As Mt. Gox Moves $2.8B BTC to Internal Wallets One observer said the movement of coins was likely a part of the exchange's creditor reimbursement plan.

Ether Hedging Activity Picks Up as U.S. ETF Debut Nears

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2024. Jul. 16. 07:03

Ether Hedging Activity Picks Up as U.S. ETF Debut Nears Investors' focus on ether is evident from ETH's sustained volatility premium over BTC.

CarnationFM: A Decentralized Radio Playing Songs With Encrypted Hidden Messages

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2024. Jul. 16. 05:52

CarnationFM: A Decentralized Radio Playing Songs With Encrypted Hidden Messages A music-focused radio FM which allows songs to act as a transport vessel for hidden messages has emerged from EthBerlin 2024 as the award winner for the Best Social Impact.

SEC Tells ETH ETF Issuers Fund Can Start Trading Next Tuesday: Sources

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2024. Jul. 15. 21:06

SEC Tells ETH ETF Issuers Fund Can Start Trading Next Tuesday: Sources Prospective issuers of a spot ethereum {{ETH}} exchange-traded fund (ETF) were told by the Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC) on Monday that the funds can begin trading next Tuesday, a source told CoinDesk.

Plaintiffs File New, Slimmed Down Complaint in Class Action Lawsuit Against Tether

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2024. Jul. 15. 20:12

Plaintiffs File New, Slimmed Down Complaint in Class Action Lawsuit Against Tether Plaintiffs in an ongoing class action lawsuit against Tether and Bitfinex have filed a new, slimmed-down complaint accusing the crypto companies of manipulating the crypto markets and violating antitrust laws.

Pro-Crypto Ohio Senator J.D. Vance Is Donald Trump's Vice President Pick

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2024. Jul. 15. 19:20

Pro-Crypto Ohio Senator J.D. Vance Is Donald Trump's Vice President Pick Former President Donald Trump and presumptive Republican nominee for the position announced he chose Ohio Senator J.D. Vance to be his running mate on Monday.

A Crypto Trading Clampdown Expands Beyond Binance to Another Large Exchange

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2024. Jul. 15. 16:53

A Crypto Trading Clampdown Expands Beyond Binance to Another Large Exchange

Trump’s Speech at Bitcoin Conference Will Mark a Pivotal Moment for Crypto

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2024. Jul. 15. 16:11

Trump’s Speech at Bitcoin Conference Will Mark a Pivotal Moment for Crypto His appearance in Nashville, still a go despite injuries sustained in Saturday's shooting, will cement cryptocurrency as a mainstream political topic.

BlackRock’s Larry Fink: Bitcoin Is ‘Legitimate Financial Instrument'

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2024. Jul. 15. 15:57

BlackRock’s Larry Fink: Bitcoin Is ‘Legitimate Financial Instrument' BlackRock (BLK) CEO Larry Fink reiterated his belief that Bitcoin {{BTC}} is an asset that everybody should consider holding as part of their portfolio.

Founder's Gambling 'Struggles' Spur Crippling Loss at Crypto Casino Backed by Galaxy

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2024. Jul. 15. 15:30

Founder's Gambling 'Struggles' Spur Crippling Loss at Crypto Casino Backed by Galaxy Galaxy is one of several investors who have accused Richard Kim of misappropriating at least $3.67 million of company funds belonging to Zero Edge, his crypto casino.

Crypto Casino Founder Apologizes for Gambling Away Investor Funds

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2024. Jul. 15. 15:30

Crypto Casino Founder Apologizes for Gambling Away Investor Funds Galaxy is one of several investors who have accused Richard Kim of misappropriating at least $3.67 million of company funds belonging to Zero Edge, his crypto casino.

Cambodian Payments Firm Received $150K From North Korean Hackers Lazarus Wallet: Reuters

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2024. Jul. 15. 15:15

Cambodian Payments Firm Received $150K From North Korean Hackers Lazarus Wallet: Reuters The crypto was stolen by Lazarus hackers from three crypto companies in June and July last year.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Broad-Based Gains Push Index Up 8.2%

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2024. Jul. 15. 13:56

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Broad-Based Gains Push Index Up 8.2% ICP led today's gains in the CoinDesk 20 Index with a 26.1% rise.

U.S. Secret Service Chief Probably Won't Be Fired, Polymarket Bets Signal

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2024. Jul. 15. 13:25

U.S. Secret Service Chief Probably Won't Be Fired, Polymarket Bets Signal Plus: Another all-time high for Trump's odds of victory; bettors think bitcoin will continue its green streak until the end of week.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Rises Above $62.5K Following Trump Shooting

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2024. Jul. 15. 12:09

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Rises Above $62.5K Following Trump Shooting The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 15, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Tether Taps Chainalysis Chief Economist Philip Gradwell as Economics Head

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2024. Jul. 15. 12:00

Tether Taps Chainalysis Chief Economist Philip Gradwell as Economics Head Gradwell will be responsible for quantifying the Tether economy to regulators.

BlackRock Assets Under Management Rise Through $10T

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2024. Jul. 15. 10:39

BlackRock Assets Under Management Rise Through $10T The asset manager is the largest public holder of bitcoin by virtue of its iShares Bitcoin Trust exchange-traded fund, which now holds more than 300,000 BTC.

Tornado Cash Co-Founder Alexey Pertsev Denied Bail by Dutch Court

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2024. Jul. 15. 10:07

Tornado Cash Co-Founder Alexey Pertsev Denied Bail by Dutch Court Alexey Pertsev, the co-founder and developer behind Tornado Cash, was denied bail by a Dutch court on Friday, according to DLNews.

Spain National Fan Token Slides 20% After UEFA Euro 2024 Win

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2024. Jul. 15. 09:26

Spain National Fan Token Slides 20% After UEFA Euro 2024 Win Fan tokens are known to see anticipatory gains and post-tournament losses.

Bitcoin Retakes 200-Day Average as 'Trump Trades' Back In Vogue After Weekend Attack

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2024. Jul. 15. 05:43

Bitcoin Retakes 200-Day Average as 'Trump Trades' Back In Vogue After Weekend Attack The weekend attack on pro-crypto presidential candidate Trump should galvanize bids for cryptocurrencies, one observer said.

Bitcoin Retakes $62K as 'Trump Trades' Back In Vogue After Weekend Attack

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2024. Jul. 15. 05:43

Bitcoin Retakes $62K as 'Trump Trades' Back In Vogue After Weekend Attack The weekend attack on pro-crypto presidential candidate Trump should galvanize bids for cryptocurrencies, one observer said.

Trump's Odds of Victory Hit All-Time High on Polymarket After Shooting

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2024. Jul. 14. 01:05

Trump's Odds of Victory Hit All-Time High on Polymarket After Shooting The former president, who was injured at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, now has a 69% chance of retaking the White House, according to traders on the crypto-based prediction market. Trump-themed Polifi tokens and crypto broadly also rose.

DePIN Can Power a More Sustainable GenAI Industry

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2024. Jul. 12. 18:41

DePIN Can Power a More Sustainable GenAI Industry The AI boom is overloading data centers and straining traditional energy resources. Can decentralization, in the form of DePIN, offer a solution? Mitch Liu, CEO and Co-Founder of Theta Network, makes the case.

Conduct Versus Code May Be the Defining Question in Roman Storm Prosecution

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2024. Jul. 12. 18:19

Conduct Versus Code May Be the Defining Question in Roman Storm Prosecution Prosecutors and Roman Storm's attorneys met in court Friday to argue over motions to dismiss the charges against the developer and address evidentiary questions.

Fed Might Focus on Weakening Labor Market Rather Than Inflation as It Mulls Rate Cuts: Economists

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2024. Jul. 12. 18:09

Fed Might Focus on Weakening Labor Market Rather Than Inflation as It Mulls Rate Cuts: Economists A weakening labor market could persuade the Fed to cut rates even as inflation is not yet back to the Fed's 2% goal.

Protocol Village: Pyth's New 'Express Relay' Aims for Decentralized Solution to MEV

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2024. Jul. 12. 17:21

Protocol Village: Pyth's New 'Express Relay' Aims for Decentralized Solution to MEV The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of July 11-17.

MakerDAO's $1B Tokenized Treasury Investment Plan Draws Interest from BlackRock's BUIDL, Ondo, Superstate

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2024. Jul. 12. 16:43

MakerDAO's $1B Tokenized Treasury Investment Plan Draws Interest from BlackRock's BUIDL, Ondo, Superstate MakerDAO's competition to allocate funds will open next month, and would give a big boost for the $1.8 billion tokenized real-world asset space.

Why Blockbuster Games Will Soon Be Built on Modular Appchains

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2024. Jul. 12. 16:06

Why Blockbuster Games Will Soon Be Built on Modular Appchains Mainnets like Ethereum’s aren’t suitable for major (AAA) game development. The only real solution is a horizontally scalable blockchain coupled with modularity and a gas-free experience for end-users, says Jack O’Holleran, CEO of SKALE Labs.

Traditional Money Launderers Appear to Be Using Crypto, Chainalysis Says

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2024. Jul. 12. 15:31

Traditional Money Launderers Appear to Be Using Crypto, Chainalysis Says The crypto tracing company's latest report shines a light on potential money laundering.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: XRP Gains Amid Overall Index Decline

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2024. Jul. 12. 13:23

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: XRP Gains Amid Overall Index Decline The CoinDesk 20 index saw a slight drop with XRP and ADA recording positive movements.

SEC Drops Investigation of Bitcoin L2 Stacks Builder Hiro, Filing Says

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2024. Jul. 12. 13:19

SEC Drops Investigation of Bitcoin L2 Stacks Builder Hiro, Filing Says The conclusion of the probe into the company formerly known as Blockstack, which raised $70 million via token sales from 2017 to 2019, is another win for the crypto industry in its years-long struggle with the regulator.

SEC Drops Investigation of Bitcoin L2 Stacks and Builder Hiro, Filing Says

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2024. Jul. 12. 13:19

SEC Drops Investigation of Bitcoin L2 Stacks and Builder Hiro, Filing Says The conclusion of the probe into the company formerly known as Blockstack, which raised $70 million via token sales from 2017 to 2019, is another win for the crypto industry in its years-long struggle with the regulator.

XRP is the Sole Major in Green as Bitcoin Bulls Remain Sidelined

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2024. Jul. 12. 12:51

XRP is the Sole Major in Green as Bitcoin Bulls Remain Sidelined BTC prices fell after Thursday’s U.S. CPI readings, dragging down the broader crypto market.

XRP Is the Sole Crypto Major in Green as Bitcoin Bulls Remain Sidelined

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2024. Jul. 12. 12:51

XRP Is the Sole Crypto Major in Green as Bitcoin Bulls Remain Sidelined BTC prices fell after Thursday’s U.S. CPI readings, dragging down the broader crypto market.

First Mover Americas: BTC Retreats From $60K

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2024. Jul. 12. 12:08

First Mover Americas: BTC Retreats From $60K The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 12, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

DEX Aggregator Rage Trade to Issue Token on Buzzy New Layer 1 Blockchain Hyperliquid

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2024. Jul. 12. 11:23

DEX Aggregator Rage Trade to Issue Token on Buzzy New Layer 1 Blockchain Hyperliquid Decentralized exchange aggregator Rage Trade has announced plans to issue a new token via a liquidity generation event and a token sale on layer-1 blockchain Hyperliquid.

Partior, Blockchain Payment Network Backed by JPMorgan and DBS, Raises $60M Series B

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2024. Jul. 12. 09:30

Partior, Blockchain Payment Network Backed by JPMorgan and DBS, Raises $60M Series B

Iris Energy Has Committed Most of Childress Site to Expansion of Bitcoin Mining: Bernstein

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2024. Jul. 12. 09:08

Iris Energy Has Committed Most of Childress Site to Expansion of Bitcoin Mining: Bernstein The bitcoin miner’s shares slumped yesterday after a Culper Research report said the site was unsuitable for artificial intelligence and high-performance computing.

Morgan Creek Digital to Raise up to $500M for New Web3 Venture Capital Fund

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2024. Jul. 12. 07:00

Morgan Creek Digital to Raise up to $500M for New Web3 Venture Capital Fund The new fund will target early stage opportunities in AI, blockchain technology, chips and data.

Bitcoin Bulls Fail Again, But There Is Still Hope

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2024. Jul. 12. 05:58

Bitcoin Bulls Fail Again, But There Is Still Hope Bitcoin could not topple a key resistance on Thursday despite positive U.S. inflation report.

Biden's Odds of Dropping Out Jump Again on Polymarket Ahead of President's Press Conference

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2024. Jul. 11. 22:47

Biden's Odds of Dropping Out Jump Again on Polymarket Ahead of President's Press Conference Prediction market traders now see a 65% chance the president will quit the race.

Biden Overtakes VP Harris as Likeliest Dem Nominee on Polymarket During President's Press Conference (Update)

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2024. Jul. 11. 22:47

Biden Overtakes VP Harris as Likeliest Dem Nominee on Polymarket During President's Press Conference (Update) The president said he plans to stay in the race but "it's important that I allay fears."

Judge Sends Coinbase Back to the Drawing Board Over Efforts to Subpoena SEC’s Gary Gensler

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2024. Jul. 11. 19:18

Judge Sends Coinbase Back to the Drawing Board Over Efforts to Subpoena SEC’s Gary Gensler A federal judge encouraged Coinbase to drop – or at least substantially modify – its efforts to subpoena U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler’s personal communications during a hearing Thursday.

OKX Picks Malta Over France as Europe Hub to Comply With EU's MiCA Crypto Rules: Sources

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2024. Jul. 11. 18:41

OKX Picks Malta Over France as Europe Hub to Comply With EU's MiCA Crypto Rules: Sources

Germany Almost Done Selling Bitcoin, Holding Less Than 5K Tokens After Latest Moves

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2024. Jul. 11. 18:34

Germany Almost Done Selling Bitcoin, Holding Less Than 5K Tokens After Latest Moves There's less than 5,000 bitcoin left in wallets linked to German authorities after Thursday's transfers, down from the 50,000 BTC that was confiscated, blockchain data shows.

Protocol Village: Pyth's New 'Express Relay' Aims for Decentralized Solution to MEV

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2024. Jul. 11. 18:22

Protocol Village: Pyth's New 'Express Relay' Aims for Decentralized Solution to MEV The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of July 11-17.

Why I Chose Bitcoin Ordinals to Release ‘Frontline’

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2024. Jul. 11. 16:56

Why I Chose Bitcoin Ordinals to Release ‘Frontline’ Artist Alexis André explains the attraction of Bitcoin for releasing his latest generative art collection.

Protocol Village: Pyth's New 'Express Relay' Aims for Decentralized Solution to MEV

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2024. Jul. 11. 16:50

Protocol Village: Pyth's New 'Express Relay' Aims for Decentralized Solution to MEV The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of July 11-17.

SEC Commissioner Grilled on Bitcoin ETFs as Senators Weigh U.S. Regulator Nominees

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2024. Jul. 11. 16:50

SEC Commissioner Grilled on Bitcoin ETFs as Senators Weigh U.S. Regulator Nominees Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) told senators on Thursday that rampant fraud in crypto markets left her unwilling to approve bitcoin exchange traded products earlier this year.

Crypto Bulls Frustrated as Bitcoin and Stocks Recouple – to the Downside

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2024. Jul. 11. 16:46

Crypto Bulls Frustrated as Bitcoin and Stocks Recouple – to the Downside A continuing series of record highs for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq over the past weeks has done nothing to prop up sliding crypto prices, but Thursday saw both asset classes tumbling together.

How Digital Collectibles Are Shaping Athlete Legacies

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2024. Jul. 11. 16:18

How Digital Collectibles Are Shaping Athlete Legacies NFTs and blockchain-based gaming are transforming the way we connect with pro sports, says Matt Novogratz, Co-Founder of Candy Digital.

Why AI's Energy Use Isn't Demonized Like Bitcoin's

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2024. Jul. 11. 16:00

Why AI's Energy Use Isn't Demonized Like Bitcoin's AI's utility is more obvious to everyday people than crypto's, and AI's risks are so much greater that power consumption fears seem beside the point.

Coinbase Unveils Web App to Track Personal On-Chain Wallets

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2024. Jul. 11. 16:00

Coinbase Unveils Web App to Track Personal On-Chain Wallets Jumping in on a continued effort by wallet makers to simplify access and user experience, particularly for newcomers, Coinbase (COIN) is introducing an app that lets users manage all of their on-chain wallets and activities in one place, the company announced Thursday.

Hacks, Rug Pulls Cost BNB Chain $1.6B Since Inception: Immunefi

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2024. Jul. 11. 15:51

Hacks, Rug Pulls Cost BNB Chain $1.6B Since Inception: Immunefi More than $1.6 billion has been lost to hacks and rug pulls on BNB Chain since 2017, making it the primary target for criminals, Immunefi said.

DePIN Doesn’t Need New Infrastructure

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2024. Jul. 11. 15:46

DePIN Doesn’t Need New Infrastructure The devices in our hands form the basis for a decentralized internet, says William Paul Peckham, Chief Business Officer of APhone.

U.S. House Fails to Override Biden's SEC Veto of Bill That Would End Controversial SEC Guidance

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2024. Jul. 11. 15:42

U.S. House Fails to Override Biden's SEC Veto of Bill That Would End Controversial SEC Guidance

Crypto for Advisors: Crypto and Compliance

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2024. Jul. 11. 15:00

Crypto for Advisors: Crypto and Compliance The coming years are crucial for compliance and risk in crypto. Beth Haddock discusses strategies advisors can take to protect their brand while serving clients as fiduciaries.

Protocol Village: Pyth's New 'Express Relay' Aims for Decentralized Solution to MEV

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2024. Jul. 11. 14:29

Protocol Village: Pyth's New 'Express Relay' Aims for Decentralized Solution to MEV The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of July 11-17.

Iggy Azalea's MOTHER Token Jumps Over 50% After Partnering With DWF Labs

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2024. Jul. 11. 14:10

Iggy Azalea's MOTHER Token Jumps Over 50% After Partnering With DWF Labs MOTHER jumped over 25% after the announcement to nearly 4 cents.

From Coin-Operated Machines to Token-Operated Gaming

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2024. Jul. 11. 14:10

From Coin-Operated Machines to Token-Operated Gaming On-chain games that establish a community-driven governance model, where players actively participate in decision-making, provide real ownership and accountability to the gaming community, says Ben Rubin, CEO & co-founder, Towns.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: NEAR and APT Lead as Index Rises 0.2%

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2024. Jul. 11. 13:38

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: NEAR and APT Lead as Index Rises 0.2%

MicroStrategy to Split Stock 10:1 After Share Price Triples in a Year on Bitcoin Rally

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2024. Jul. 11. 13:23

MicroStrategy to Split Stock 10:1 After Share Price Triples in a Year on Bitcoin Rally The company is the largest corporate bitcoin holder with more than $13 billion worth of BTC in its treasury.

Fireblocks Adds First Clutch of Crypto Safekeeping Firms to Its Global Custodian Program

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2024. Jul. 11. 13:00

Fireblocks Adds First Clutch of Crypto Safekeeping Firms to Its Global Custodian Program

Bitcoin Miner Ionic Digital Hires CFO to Shepherd IPO

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2024. Jul. 11. 13:00

Bitcoin Miner Ionic Digital Hires CFO to Shepherd IPO

DAO-Specific Legislation Isn't Needed Yet, English Legal Body Says

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2024. Jul. 11. 12:55

DAO-Specific Legislation Isn't Needed Yet, English Legal Body Says The Law Commission said decentralized autonomous organizations appear to fall under existing laws for the time being.

Exponential.fi Wants to Make It Easier to Invest in DeFi

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2024. Jul. 11. 12:45

Exponential.fi Wants to Make It Easier to Invest in DeFi The platform aims to make it easy to identify opportunities, bridge fiat, assess risk, and invest in crypto all-in-one.

U.S. Inflation Was Negative in June; Bitcoin Jumps Above $59K

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2024. Jul. 11. 12:41

U.S. Inflation Was Negative in June; Bitcoin Jumps Above $59K

Protocol Village: Pyth's New 'Express Relay' Aims for Decentralized Solution to MEV

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2024. Jul. 11. 12:38

Protocol Village: Pyth's New 'Express Relay' Aims for Decentralized Solution to MEV The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of July 11-17.

Crypto Market Rebound Expected in August, Liquidations to Finish By July-End: JPMorgan

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2024. Jul. 11. 12:32

Crypto Market Rebound Expected in August, Liquidations to Finish By July-End: JPMorgan The bank reduced its year-to-date crypto market net flow estimate to $8 billion due to a decline in bitcoin reserves across exchanges in the past month.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Holds $58K Ahead of U.S Inflation Report

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2024. Jul. 11. 12:03

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Holds $58K Ahead of U.S Inflation Report The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 11, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Compound Finance, Celer Site Compromised in Phishing Attack

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2024. Jul. 11. 11:35

Compound Finance, Celer Site Compromised in Phishing Attack The website leads to a phishing page that could drain user funds, but the actual protocol remains unaffected.

Crypto Speculation Index Slide Suggests Bitcoin Bull Market Reset

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2024. Jul. 11. 11:04

Crypto Speculation Index Slide Suggests Bitcoin Bull Market Reset Key gauge shows that the speculative forth prevalent during the first quarter has dissipated.

ARG Token Doubles as Argentina Enters Copa America Final

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2024. Jul. 11. 09:06

ARG Token Doubles as Argentina Enters Copa America Final The Argentina Football Association's ARG is the largest soccer fan token by trading volume, according to CoinMarketCap.

Staked Ether Close to All-Time High as ETF Approval Nears

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2024. Jul. 11. 08:10

Staked Ether Close to All-Time High as ETF Approval Nears Polymarket bettors give a 90% chance that ether ETFs get approved by July 26.

Bitcoin Waits for Guidance From U.S. Inflation Data, Bond Market

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2024. Jul. 11. 06:46

Bitcoin Waits for Guidance From U.S. Inflation Data, Bond Market Increased prospects of Fed rate cuts could bode well for BTC's recovery.

Long Bitcoin and Short Bitcoin Cash to Benefit From Mt. Gox Repayments: Trader

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2024. Jul. 11. 06:29

Long Bitcoin and Short Bitcoin Cash to Benefit From Mt. Gox Repayments: Trader Both assets are being distributed in an ongoing process to creditors of the defunct Mt. Gox crypto exchange. Here’s how some traders are playing it out.

Jump Trading Drags FTX Estate to Court Over $264M Serum Token Loan

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2024. Jul. 11. 06:18

Jump Trading Drags FTX Estate to Court Over $264M Serum Token Loan Jump Trading's Tai Mo Shan subsidiary is seeking nearly $264 million in damages over a failed delivery of SRM tokens – more than the protocol's current market cap.

Protocol Village: SKALE's 'Pacifica V3' Upgrade to Double Transaction Throughput

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2024. Jul. 11. 01:20

Protocol Village: SKALE's 'Pacifica V3' Upgrade to Double Transaction Throughput The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of July 18-24.

Trump to Speak at Bitcoin Conference in Nashville on July 27

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2024. Jul. 10. 23:29

Trump to Speak at Bitcoin Conference in Nashville on July 27

Crypto Exchange BitMEX Pleads Guilty to Violating the Bank Secrecy Act From 2015 to 2020

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2024. Jul. 10. 22:24

Crypto Exchange BitMEX Pleads Guilty to Violating the Bank Secrecy Act From 2015 to 2020 BitMEX has pleaded guilty to violating the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), according to a Wednesday announcement from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).

As DOE Preps for Take Two of Controversial Crypto Mining Survey, Industry Weighs in

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2024. Jul. 10. 20:27

As DOE Preps for Take Two of Controversial Crypto Mining Survey, Industry Weighs in After the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) first attempt to survey crypto mining companies about their energy usage was kneecapped by a lawsuit, the department is getting ready to try again – but this time, it’s seeking input from crypto industry participants.

Bitcoin Price Decline on Germany, Mt. Gox and Miner Sell Pressure May Be Overblown: NYDIG

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2024. Jul. 10. 20:01

Bitcoin Price Decline on Germany, Mt. Gox and Miner Sell Pressure May Be Overblown: NYDIG Recent blockchain movements sparked "irrational" fears, offering a buying opportunity for investors, NYDIG's Greg Cipolaro said.

Bragging Rights Are Key to Retaining Web3 Gamers

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2024. Jul. 10. 19:10

Bragging Rights Are Key to Retaining Web3 Gamers Gaming is a social endeavor, so winning means cooperating with your friends in quests or beating the player on the other screen, and telling the world about your achievements, says Allen Ng, Co-Founder of OpenSocial Protocol.

The Protocol: Side-Dealing Accusations Put Crypto VC Funding in Spotlight

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2024. Jul. 10. 17:40

The Protocol: Side-Dealing Accusations Put Crypto VC Funding in Spotlight In this week's blockchain tech newsletter, we're highlighting the firm Polychain's accusation against a former general partner over an alleged ethics breach, along with Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin's speech in Brussels and Bitcoin's Saxony problem.

As the U.S. Commodities Regulator Urges Fast Crypto Action, Senators Still Scrambling

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2024. Jul. 10. 16:16

As the U.S. Commodities Regulator Urges Fast Crypto Action, Senators Still Scrambling While Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) said that her latest legislative proposal for overseeing the crypto markets is on the way to her panel's fellow members this week, the committee's top Republican said his meetings with the digital assets industry indicate that those businesses don't yet like what they're seeing.

How Staking Rate Benchmarks Can Build Digital Assets Markets

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2024. Jul. 10. 16:10

How Staking Rate Benchmarks Can Build Digital Assets Markets By comparing their returns to a trusted industry benchmark, Ethereum operators can identify areas for improvement and optimize their operations, as well as to differentiate their staking products in a competitive market, says Tom Whitton, CFO, Pier Two.

How Tokenized Real World Assets Are Outperforming Crypto

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2024. Jul. 10. 15:52

How Tokenized Real World Assets Are Outperforming Crypto Whether to hedge against crypto volatility, add utility and efficiencies, or streamline access to alternatives, tokenized RWAs make sense for investors and institutions alike.

Bitcoin at Pivotal Point as Bear Market Beckons: Onchain Data

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2024. Jul. 10. 14:27

Bitcoin at Pivotal Point as Bear Market Beckons: Onchain Data Bitcoin is it a crucial stage in this market cycle as several factors signal continued downside whilst others indicate that BTC is set to bottom out.

Stop Trying to Sell Gamers What They Don’t Want

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2024. Jul. 10. 14:02

Stop Trying to Sell Gamers What They Don’t Want A realistic look at what the Web3 stack actually offers game developers and players, from Jyro Blade, product lead at PlayFi.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: RNDR and NEAR Lead Gains as Index Inches Higher

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2024. Jul. 10. 13:40

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: RNDR and NEAR Lead Gains as Index Inches Higher The CoinDesk 20 is currently trading at 1975.16, marking a slight 0.7% increase since yesterday.

Crypto Investment Firm Hypersphere Unveils $130M Market Fund

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2024. Jul. 10. 13:00

Crypto Investment Firm Hypersphere Unveils $130M Market Fund The Atlas fund aims to use Wall Street-style strategies to generate returns from investments in the crypto market.

GSR and Wealth Manager St. Gotthard Execute Options Trade Tied to CoinDesk 20 Index

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2024. Jul. 10. 13:00

GSR and Wealth Manager St. Gotthard Execute Options Trade Tied to CoinDesk 20 Index Trade using the CD20 index marks a milestone in digital asset options, enhancing institutional risk management, GSR said in a release.

Starknet, Layer-2 Chain on Ethereum, to Open Staking By End of Year

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2024. Jul. 10. 12:42

Starknet, Layer-2 Chain on Ethereum, to Open Staking By End of Year

Vitalik Buterin Reflects On Strengths, Weaknesses of Ethereum, 'Hardening' the Blockchain

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2024. Jul. 10. 12:31

Vitalik Buterin Reflects On Strengths, Weaknesses of Ethereum, 'Hardening' the Blockchain The co-founder and intellectual leader of the largest smart-contracts blockchain ecosystem addressed a packed room at the EthCC conference in Brussels.

Israel Decision on Digital Shekel Won't Occur Before the EU's Call on Digital Euro: Reuters

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2024. Jul. 10. 12:06

Israel Decision on Digital Shekel Won't Occur Before the EU's Call on Digital Euro: Reuters The Bank of Israel won't decide whether to launch a central bank digital currency before the European Union does, Deputy Governor Andrew Abir told Reuters.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Climbs Back Above $59K, but Rally Could Be Short-Lived

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2024. Jul. 10. 12:01

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Climbs Back Above $59K, but Rally Could Be Short-Lived The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 10, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Cambodia's Huione Guarantee Enables Global Scams Worth $11 Billion: Report

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2024. Jul. 10. 11:39

Cambodia's Huione Guarantee Enables Global Scams Worth $11 Billion: Report Huione Guarantee, a Cambodian online financial platform linked to the nation's ruling family, is a marketplace enabling the global scam economy, particularly pig-butchering scams, to the tune of $11 billion, a report by Wired alleges.

Wallets on Cambodia's Huione Guarantee Linked to Global Scams Worth $11 Billion: Report

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2024. Jul. 10. 11:39

Wallets on Cambodia's Huione Guarantee Linked to Global Scams Worth $11 Billion: Report Huione Guarantee, a Cambodian online financial platform linked to the nation's ruling family, is a marketplace enabling the global scam economy, particularly pig-butchering scams, to the tune of $11 billion, a report by Wired alleges.

Wallets Linked to Global Scams on Cambodia's Huione Guarantee Collect $11 Billion: Report

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2024. Jul. 10. 11:39

Wallets Linked to Global Scams on Cambodia's Huione Guarantee Collect $11 Billion: Report Huione Guarantee, a Cambodian online financial platform linked to the nation's ruling family, is a marketplace enabling the global scam economy, particularly pig-butchering scams, to the tune of $11 billion, a report by Wired alleges.

Bitcoin Steady at $58.5K as German State Saxony Moves $300M in BTC

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2024. Jul. 10. 10:35

Bitcoin Steady at $58.5K as German State Saxony Moves $300M in BTC BTC held largely steady amid the continued divestment of coins, having failed to keep gains above $59,000 during the Asian hours.

Bitcoin Steady at $58.5K as German State Saxony Moves $600M in BTC

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2024. Jul. 10. 10:35

Bitcoin Steady at $58.5K as German State Saxony Moves $600M in BTC BTC held largely steady amid the continued divestment of coins, having failed to keep gains above $59,000 during the Asian hours.

Bitcoin Steady at $58.5K as German State Saxony Moves Over $600M in BTC

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2024. Jul. 10. 10:35

Bitcoin Steady at $58.5K as German State Saxony Moves Over $600M in BTC BTC held largely steady amid the continued divestment of coins, having failed to keep gains above $59,000 during the Asian hours.

Tulip Siddiq Appointed as UK City Minister With Responsibity for Financial Services, Crypto

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2024. Jul. 10. 09:47

Tulip Siddiq Appointed as UK City Minister With Responsibity for Financial Services, Crypto U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer appointed Tulip Siddiq as the City Minister, a role that oversees financial services including crypto.

Trump's New Crypto Enthusiasm Could Help Him Win More Votes: Poll

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2024. Jul. 10. 09:00

Trump's New Crypto Enthusiasm Could Help Him Win More Votes: Poll Former President Donald Trump's recent embrace of cryptocurrency after his long-standing skepticism may win him some votes among reluctant Republicans as he seeks a return to the White House in November, according to an industry-sponsored poll released on Wednesday.

Bitcoin Miners Are Attractive Partners to Build Artificial Intelligence Data Centers: Bernstein

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2024. Jul. 10. 08:26

Bitcoin Miners Are Attractive Partners to Build Artificial Intelligence Data Centers: Bernstein The broker initiated coverage on miners Iren Energy and Corz Scientific with outperform ratings.

Celestia's TIA Token Surges 25%, Leaves Crypto Traders in Disbelief

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2024. Jul. 10. 07:40

Celestia's TIA Token Surges 25%, Leaves Crypto Traders in Disbelief Funding rates in perpetual futures tied to TIA are most negative since January, indicating a bias for shorts or bearish bets.

Bitcoin Rebounds Toward $60K, but Choppiness Likely to Persist: Analysts

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2024. Jul. 09. 21:28

Bitcoin Rebounds Toward $60K, but Choppiness Likely to Persist: Analysts The market will have to absorb between $4-$6 billion worth of bitcoin selling pressure throughout the summer months, weighing on prices, K33 Research said.

5 Blockchain Games: What Works and What Doesn't

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2024. Jul. 09. 19:27

5 Blockchain Games: What Works and What Doesn't Web3 games are much, much better than they used to be. Longtime gamer David Morris ranks the gameplay, graphics and tokenomics of popular franchises like Gods Unchained, Pixels and, yes, Hamster Kombat.

It's Not Germany Selling Bitcoin. It's One of Its States and It Has No Choice.

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2024. Jul. 09. 18:58

It's Not Germany Selling Bitcoin. It's One of Its States and It Has No Choice. Since confiscating nearly 50,000 bitcoin in January, Germany’s state of Saxony has sold over half of its initial holdings, causing distress in the crypto market.

MEV Has Spread to Bitcoin, in Subtler Forms Than on Ethereum

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2024. Jul. 09. 18:05

MEV Has Spread to Bitcoin, in Subtler Forms Than on Ethereum There are several ways to front-run a pending bitcoin transaction. One in particular could lead to private mempools, and thus centralization of authority on the blockchain.

What Still Needs to Happen Before Spot Ether ETFs Can Trade

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2024. Jul. 09. 17:30

What Still Needs to Happen Before Spot Ether ETFs Can Trade There's a lot of excitement over the possibility that a spot ether exchange-traded fund (ETF) may be around the corner. Here's what still needs to happen before one may launch.

Top Crypto VC Says Ex-General Partner Made Undisclosed Side Deal With Portfolio Company

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2024. Jul. 09. 16:34

Top Crypto VC Says Ex-General Partner Made Undisclosed Side Deal With Portfolio Company Polychain says Niraj Pant broke the fund's policies by secretly accepting "adviser" tokens from Eclipse.

Lionel Messi Promotes Obscure Meme Coin on Instagram, Leading to 350% Surge

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2024. Jul. 09. 16:33

Lionel Messi Promotes Obscure Meme Coin on Instagram, Leading to 350% Surge

Why We're (Still) Investing in Web3 Gaming

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2024. Jul. 09. 16:14

Why We're (Still) Investing in Web3 Gaming For innovation, adoption and impact, gaming stands out as a leading use case for blockchain technology, say Leah Callon-Butler and Nathan Smale, directors of Web3 advisory firm, Emfarsis.

Tezos Foundation Teams Up With Baanx for Non-Custodial Crypto Card

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2024. Jul. 09. 16:00

Tezos Foundation Teams Up With Baanx for Non-Custodial Crypto Card Baanx has been working with Mastercard to deliver a range of non-custodial crypto card offerings.

Bitcoin Little-Changed Above $57K as Fed Chair Powell Testifies to Congress

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2024. Jul. 09. 15:18

Bitcoin Little-Changed Above $57K as Fed Chair Powell Testifies to Congress Jerome Powell made clear that central bank policymakers are focused on downside risks to the economy as much as they are inflation.

Protocol Village: Union Adds Support for Arbitrum, Connecting With IBC Chains, Other L2s

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2024. Jul. 09. 15:16

Protocol Village: Union Adds Support for Arbitrum, Connecting With IBC Chains, Other L2s The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of July 5-10.

Move Over Hollywood: Why Gaming Is the New King of Entertainment

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2024. Jul. 09. 15:05

Move Over Hollywood: Why Gaming Is the New King of Entertainment To stay relevant in this dynamic environment, the entertainment industry must integrate emerging technologies like blockchain, or be satisfied with increasingly reduced engagement, says Yemel Jardi, co-founder of Decentraland.

TON Blockchain Will Release New Layer-2 Based On Polygon’s Technology

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2024. Jul. 09. 15:00

TON Blockchain Will Release New Layer-2 Based On Polygon’s Technology The new protocol, called the TON Applications Chain (TAC), will make use of Polygon’s Chain Development Kit (CDK), as well as their AggLayer.

TON Blockchain Ecosystem to Get New Layer-2 Network Based on Polygon Tech

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2024. Jul. 09. 15:00

TON Blockchain Ecosystem to Get New Layer-2 Network Based on Polygon Tech The new protocol, called the TON Applications Chain (TAC), will make use of Polygon’s Chain Development Kit (CDK), as well as their AggLayer.

Ether ETF Fee Race Begins as Invesco Reveals 0.25% Charge, Slightly Higher Than VanEck

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2024. Jul. 09. 14:49

Ether ETF Fee Race Begins as Invesco Reveals 0.25% Charge, Slightly Higher Than VanEck

Former FTX Execs Nishad Singh, Gary Wang to Be Sentenced Later This Year

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2024. Jul. 09. 14:37

Former FTX Execs Nishad Singh, Gary Wang to Be Sentenced Later This Year Former FTX Director of Engineering Nishad Singh and former Chief Technology Officer Gary Wang are set to be sentenced this fall in the ongoing criminal case against what was once a global crypto exchange before it collapsed in historic fashion near the end of 2022.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: ICP and ETH Lead Gains as Index Climbs 1.9%

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2024. Jul. 09. 13:56

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: ICP and ETH Lead Gains as Index Climbs 1.9% All 20 assets within the CoinDesk 20 are trading higher today.

Protocol Village: Union Adds Support for Arbitrum, Connecting With IBC Chains, Other L2s

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2024. Jul. 09. 13:39

Protocol Village: Union Adds Support for Arbitrum, Connecting With IBC Chains, Other L2s The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of July 5-10.

DePIN 2.0: What the Next Generation of DePINs Is Doing Differently

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2024. Jul. 09. 13:30

DePIN 2.0: What the Next Generation of DePINs Is Doing Differently The “second-mover advantage” phenomenon is playing out in real-time in the DePIN sector.

Protocol Village: Privado ID, Recent Polygon Spinout, Launches First Product, 'Web Wallet'

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2024. Jul. 09. 13:04

Protocol Village: Privado ID, Recent Polygon Spinout, Launches First Product, 'Web Wallet' The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of July 5-10.

World Chain, Sam Altman’s Layer-2 Project, Opens to Developers

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2024. Jul. 09. 13:00

World Chain, Sam Altman’s Layer-2 Project, Opens to Developers This means that select developers can apply to build, test, and give feedback to Tools For Humanity, the developer firm behind Worldcoin, according to a press release shared with CoinDesk.

Why Crypto Donations Are Surging in 2024

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2024. Jul. 09. 13:00

Why Crypto Donations Are Surging in 2024 After a decade of tax incentives and transparency attracting philanthropists to crypto, Web3 innovation is adding fuel to the fire.

Sam Altman’s Layer-2 Blockchain Project, World Chain, Opens to Developers

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2024. Jul. 09. 13:00

Sam Altman’s Layer-2 Blockchain Project, World Chain, Opens to Developers This means that select developers can apply to build, test, and give feedback to Tools For Humanity, the developer firm behind Worldcoin, according to a press release shared with CoinDesk.

Bitcoin Steady Above $57K as Germany Moves 6.3K BTC to Exchanges

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2024. Jul. 09. 12:43

Bitcoin Steady Above $57K as Germany Moves 6.3K BTC to Exchanges The German government entity has moved hundreds of millions worth of BTC to exchanges in the past few weeks, contributing to selling pressure and bearish sentiment.

Storj Acquires Cloud Computing Firm Valdi; Terms Undisclosed

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2024. Jul. 09. 12:30

Storj Acquires Cloud Computing Firm Valdi; Terms Undisclosed Valdi allows customers to use available GPU compute cycles in data centers across the world.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Regains $57K Following $300M of ETF Inflows

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2024. Jul. 09. 12:01

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Regains $57K Following $300M of ETF Inflows The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 9, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Crypto Wallet Provider Exodus Aims to Solve Web3's User-Friendly Issue With 'Passkeys Wallet'

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2024. Jul. 09. 12:00

Crypto Wallet Provider Exodus Aims to Solve Web3's User-Friendly Issue With 'Passkeys Wallet' The new wallet is able to bypass need for seed phrases, browser extensions or email verifications to use decentralized apps.

Ex-Valkyrie CEO Leah Wald to Take Reins of Crypto Investment Firm Cypherpunk

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2024. Jul. 09. 11:30

Ex-Valkyrie CEO Leah Wald to Take Reins of Crypto Investment Firm Cypherpunk The co-founder and former Valkyrie CEO will the digital asset management firm to "push boundaries" of crypto investing.

Decentralized Crypto Exchange WOOFi Uses Gaming Style NFTs to Boost DeFi

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2024. Jul. 09. 11:00

Decentralized Crypto Exchange WOOFi Uses Gaming Style NFTs to Boost DeFi So-called “Boosters” enhance the yield from WOO tokens, which are staked to earn a share of the DEX’s fees.

Blockchain Startup Rome Raises $9M to Serve Ethereum Layer-2s Through Solana

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2024. Jul. 09. 11:00

Blockchain Startup Rome Raises $9M to Serve Ethereum Layer-2s Through Solana Shared sequencers and data availability (DA) are services that Rome could provide, as blockchain builders increasingly rely on "modular" networks to handle Ethereum's myriad components and functions.

Bitcoin Cash's Mt. Gox-Led Sell-Off Is Amplified by Poor Liquidity

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2024. Jul. 09. 10:34

Bitcoin Cash's Mt. Gox-Led Sell-Off Is Amplified by Poor Liquidity Slippage, or price changes during execution of a trade, in the BCH market surged last week, signaling weak liquidity .

Drop in Bitcoin Mining Difficulty 'Comparable to FTX Collapse,' CryptoQuant Says

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2024. Jul. 09. 09:29

Drop in Bitcoin Mining Difficulty 'Comparable to FTX Collapse,' CryptoQuant Says Miners’ profitability has been hit as the daily revenues fell from $78 million pre-halving to $26 million currently, one market analyst noted.

Standard Chartered-Backed Zodia Custody Partners with Crypto Lending Firm Maple Finance

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2024. Jul. 09. 09:07

Standard Chartered-Backed Zodia Custody Partners with Crypto Lending Firm Maple Finance

MetaMask Developer Consensys Releases New Toolkit for 'Seamless Onboarding'

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2024. Jul. 09. 07:00

MetaMask Developer Consensys Releases New Toolkit for 'Seamless Onboarding' The Delegation Toolkit will allow for instant user onboarding without needing to interact with a traditional wallet, in addition to eliminating “user friction completely,” meaning no pop-ups or confirmations when switching between a decentralized application and wallet.

Bitcoin ETF Traders Buy The Dip With Nearly $300M Inflows

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2024. Jul. 09. 06:59

Bitcoin ETF Traders Buy The Dip With Nearly $300M Inflows Such inflows are the highest since early June, data shows, with Blackrock’s BTC ETF taking on almost $190 million.

Bullish Drivers Remain In Play Despite Germany's Bitcoin Sales and Mt. Gox Reimbursements

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2024. Jul. 09. 06:59

Bullish Drivers Remain In Play Despite Germany's Bitcoin Sales and Mt. Gox Reimbursements Macro factors and persistent "risk-on" in traditional markets suggest a promising outlook after BTC-specific supply overhangs run dry.

Bullish Bitcoin Drivers Remain in Play Despite Germany's Sales, Mt. Gox Reimbursements

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2024. Jul. 09. 06:59

Bullish Bitcoin Drivers Remain in Play Despite Germany's Sales, Mt. Gox Reimbursements Macro factors and persistent "risk-on" in traditional markets suggest a promising outlook after BTC-specific supply overhangs run dry.

Australian Securities Exchange Gives Green Light to DigitalX's Bitcoin ETF

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2024. Jul. 09. 06:15

Australian Securities Exchange Gives Green Light to DigitalX's Bitcoin ETF DigitalX Bitcoin ETF will trade on the ASX as BTXX.

Bitcoin, Ether Reverse Losses as Germany Gets Back $200M BTC From Exchanges

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2024. Jul. 09. 05:57

Bitcoin, Ether Reverse Losses as Germany Gets Back $200M BTC From Exchanges Earlier Monday, BTC dropped to as low as $55,000 shortly after an address belonging to the German Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) sent over $900 million to various addresses.

Protocol Village: Hinkal, Instititutional-Grade Self-Custodial Protocol, Plans Launch of 'Shared Privacy'

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2024. Jul. 09. 02:08

Protocol Village: Hinkal, Instititutional-Grade Self-Custodial Protocol, Plans Launch of 'Shared Privacy' The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of July 5-10.

Protocol Village: Hinkal, Instititutional-Grade Self-Custodial Protocol, Plans Launch of 'Shared Privacy'

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2024. Jul. 08. 21:46

Protocol Village: Hinkal, Instititutional-Grade Self-Custodial Protocol, Plans Launch of 'Shared Privacy' The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of July 5-10.

VanEck, 21Shares Solana ETF Plan Confirmed in Cboe Filing

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2024. Jul. 08. 21:34

VanEck, 21Shares Solana ETF Plan Confirmed in Cboe Filing The Chicago Board Options Exchange (Cboe) has officially asked the SEC to let asset managers VanEck and 21Shares bring a Solana-based exchange-traded fund (ETF) to the market.

Crypto-Friendly Sen. JD Vance's Odds as Trump VP Pick Double on Polymarket

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2024. Jul. 08. 20:49

Crypto-Friendly Sen. JD Vance's Odds as Trump VP Pick Double on Polymarket Traders on the crypto-based prediction market now see a 29% chance that the Ohio Republican will be former President Trump’s running mate, up from 14% a week ago.

BlackRock's BUIDL Fund Tops $500M as Tokenized Treasury Market Soars

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2024. Jul. 08. 20:42

BlackRock's BUIDL Fund Tops $500M as Tokenized Treasury Market Soars The overall market of tokenized U.S. Treasury products has reached $1.8 billion, up from $780 million in January, rwa.xyz data shows.

Trump's Official Republican Platform Pledges to Halt Crypto 'Crackdown'

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2024. Jul. 08. 20:14

Trump's Official Republican Platform Pledges to Halt Crypto 'Crackdown' Former President Donald Trump's Republican Party has officially adopted a platform that would seek to support cryptocurrency innovation, according to the document released Monday by the Republican National Committee.

Play-to-Earn Is Dead. Why Tap-to-Earn Marks a Big Shift

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2024. Jul. 08. 18:53

Play-to-Earn Is Dead. Why Tap-to-Earn Marks a Big Shift Clicker giants like Notcoin, TapSwap, Yescoin and Hamster Kombat have shown how blockchain games can reach millions of users, says Alena Shmalko, Ecosystem Lead at TON Foundation.

Bitcoin Drops as German Government Moves Another $500M of Assets

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2024. Jul. 08. 15:13

Bitcoin Drops as German Government Moves Another $500M of Assets Bitcoin's price briefly declined to $55,000 following the blockchain transactions.

Bitcoin Drops as German Government Unloads Over $900M Worth of BTC

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2024. Jul. 08. 15:13

Bitcoin Drops as German Government Unloads Over $900M Worth of BTC Bitcoin's price briefly declined to $55,000 following the blockchain transactions.

Prediction Markets and Polls Both Got the French Election Wrong

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2024. Jul. 08. 14:03

Prediction Markets and Polls Both Got the French Election Wrong Plus: Polymarket traders remain skeptical about Biden's insistence he's staying in the U.S. presidential race; will ETH fall to $2,630?

Protocol Village: Hinkal, Instititutional-Grade Self-Custodial Protocol, Plans Launch of 'Shared Privacy'

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2024. Jul. 08. 13:57

Protocol Village: Hinkal, Instititutional-Grade Self-Custodial Protocol, Plans Launch of 'Shared Privacy' The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of July 5-10.

Catizen’s Tim Wong: 'We Are Here to Build a Business Ecosystem'

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2024. Jul. 08. 13:54

Catizen’s Tim Wong: 'We Are Here to Build a Business Ecosystem' The Chairman of the Catizen Foundation explains how the team behind the Web3 game attracted 23 million players, and how it hopes to build a lasting franchise.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: 19 Out of 20 Assets in the Green

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2024. Jul. 08. 13:50

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: 19 Out of 20 Assets in the Green FIL and LINK emerged as top performers, driving the CoinDesk 20 index higher by 3.2%.

Protocol Village: Hinkal, Instititutional-Grade Self-Custodial Protocol, Plans Launch of 'Shared Privacy'

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2024. Jul. 08. 13:45

Protocol Village: Hinkal, Instititutional-Grade Self-Custodial Protocol, Plans Launch of 'Shared Privacy' The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of July 5-10.

Stablecoins, Miners Outperform as $18B Gets Wiped Out From Crypto in June: JPMorgan

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2024. Jul. 08. 13:43

Stablecoins, Miners Outperform as $18B Gets Wiped Out From Crypto in June: JPMorgan Spot bitcoin ETFs saw their second worst month since launching in the U.S., with an estimated $662 million of net outflows, the report said.

How Memes and Gamification Are Changing Finance As We Know It

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2024. Jul. 08. 13:18

How Memes and Gamification Are Changing Finance As We Know It As social, finance, gaming, messaging become folded in single “super apps” - as they are already in Asia - memes transmit subtle but powerful cultural meaning in a digitally-native way, says Ray Chan, CEO of Memeland. Welcome to the Meme Age.

Digital Asset Trader Auros to Invest Over $50M in Crypto Startups Through Its Newly Established VC Arm

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2024. Jul. 08. 13:00

Digital Asset Trader Auros to Invest Over $50M in Crypto Startups Through Its Newly Established VC Arm To lead the investment efforts, the company appointed Julien Auchecorne as head of Auros Ventures.

What Hamster Kombat Did: How Telegram Built a Web3 Gaming Juggernaut

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2024. Jul. 08. 12:58

What Hamster Kombat Did: How Telegram Built a Web3 Gaming Juggernaut With hundreds of millions of users, Telegram’s TON, aka The Open Network, is building a head of steam in simple, addictive, fun games built on a blockchain.

First Mover Americas: BTC Rebounds to $57K

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2024. Jul. 08. 12:23

First Mover Americas: BTC Rebounds to $57K The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 8, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Bitcoin Climbs Over $57K, With Some Saying Mt. Gox Sales Already ‘Priced In’

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2024. Jul. 08. 12:05

Bitcoin Climbs Over $57K, With Some Saying Mt. Gox Sales Already ‘Priced In’ Markets have priced in Mt. Gox’s ongoing repayments and U.S. policies could now start influencing the market, one trading desk said.

Digital Asset Funds Flip Positive for First Time in 4 Weeks: CoinShares

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2024. Jul. 08. 11:02

Digital Asset Funds Flip Positive for First Time in 4 Weeks: CoinShares CoinShares attributes the inflows to recent price weakness prompted by defunct crypto exchange Mt. Gox initiating preparing to initiate repayments to creditors.

Ether Retakes $3K Amid Signs of Seller Exhaustion Before ETF Debut

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2024. Jul. 08. 10:26

Ether Retakes $3K Amid Signs of Seller Exhaustion Before ETF Debut Discounts in the Grayscale Ethereum Trust and the Coinbase indicator have evaporated in a positive sign for the ether bulls.

Bitcoin Mining Profitability Rose in June as Market Adjusted for the Halving: Jefferies

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2024. Jul. 08. 09:06

Bitcoin Mining Profitability Rose in June as Market Adjusted for the Halving: Jefferies U.S.-listed mining companies produced a greater share of bitcoin in June than May as they brought on new capacity while the network hashrate dropped, the report said.

France Votes for Hung Parliament as Major Parties Fall Short of Majority

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2024. Jul. 08. 08:09

France Votes for Hung Parliament as Major Parties Fall Short of Majority The absence of an outright majority could hamper the passing of new legislation, including crypto regulations.

Ethereum ICO-Era Stalwart Golem Sent $100M Ether to Exchanges in the Past Month

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2024. Jul. 08. 07:49

Ethereum ICO-Era Stalwart Golem Sent $100M Ether to Exchanges in the Past Month The protocol was one of the first ICOs on Ethereum, raising $8.6 million worth of ether in 29 minutes and setting the precedent for thousands of other ICOs in the years since.

Germany Sill Holds $2.2B Worth of Bitcoin, Blockchain Data Show

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2024. Jul. 08. 05:58

Germany Sill Holds $2.2B Worth of Bitcoin, Blockchain Data Show Germany has been running down its coin stash since mid-June.

Germany Still Holds $1.3B Worth of Bitcoin, Blockchain Data Show

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2024. Jul. 08. 05:58

Germany Still Holds $1.3B Worth of Bitcoin, Blockchain Data Show Germany has been running down its coin stash since mid-June.

CoinDesk 20 Down 7%, Bitcoin Sinks by 5% as Asia Trading Week Begins

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2024. Jul. 08. 04:27

CoinDesk 20 Down 7%, Bitcoin Sinks by 5% as Asia Trading Week Begins CoinDesk 20 Down 7%, Bitcoin Sinks by 5%, as Market Tumbles as Asia Trading Week Begins

Bitcoin ETF Investors Bought the Dip on Friday, With Inflows Topping $140M

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2024. Jul. 06. 14:23

Bitcoin ETF Investors Bought the Dip on Friday, With Inflows Topping $140M Returning to their screens following the July 4 break, U.S. traders were confronted with prices that had plunged roughly 10% from pre-holiday levels.

Biden's Odds on Polymarket Little Changed After ABC TV Interview

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2024. Jul. 06. 01:26

Biden's Odds on Polymarket Little Changed After ABC TV Interview The president's chances of reelection remain 12% and his probability of dropping out stayed at 63%, according to traders on the crypto-based prediction market platform.

Sacked Northern Data Execs File Suit Against Tether-Backed Company, Alleging Fraud

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2024. Jul. 05. 17:02

Sacked Northern Data Execs File Suit Against Tether-Backed Company, Alleging Fraud Two former executives of Tether-backed German tech company Northern Data have filed suit against the firm, alleging that they were wrongfully terminated after raising concerns about the company’s financial health and alleging tax evasion.

Protocol Village: Valora Introduces 'Mobile Stack' to Simplify Web3 Apps on iOS, Android

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2024. Jul. 05. 15:57

Protocol Village: Valora Introduces 'Mobile Stack' to Simplify Web3 Apps on iOS, Android The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of July 5-10.

Private Equity Giants Are Circling Bitcoin Miners on AI Allure

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2024. Jul. 05. 15:38

Private Equity Giants Are Circling Bitcoin Miners on AI Allure Private equity firms are now looking at bitcoin miners in a much more different way after Core Scientific signed 200MW deal with CoreWeave in June, the company’s CEO said in an exclusive interview with CoinDesk.

Crypto Crash Pushes Fear & Greed Index to Lowest Since Bitcoin Traded at $17K in Early 2023

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2024. Jul. 05. 15:35

Crypto Crash Pushes Fear & Greed Index to Lowest Since Bitcoin Traded at $17K in Early 2023 The widely-followed sentiment metric hit extreme greed levels earlier in March near the local top of the crypto market, but now is pushing its limits in the opposite direction.

Multicoin Pledges up to $1M for Pro-Crypto Senate Candidates

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2024. Jul. 05. 14:43

Multicoin Pledges up to $1M for Pro-Crypto Senate Candidates

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Index Plunged, With All 20 Assets Declining

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2024. Jul. 05. 13:41

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Index Plunged, With All 20 Assets Declining The CoinDesk 20 Index dropped by 5.7% today, with every asset posting losses and LTC and ATOM leading the declines.

U.S. Added 206K Jobs in June as Unemployment Rate Rose to Highest Since November 2021

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2024. Jul. 05. 12:37

U.S. Added 206K Jobs in June as Unemployment Rate Rose to Highest Since November 2021 Before this morning's jobs report, market participants put nearly 70% probability of lower rates in September, according to the CME FedWatch Tool.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Slumps Below $54K as Mt. Gox Flags Repayments

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2024. Jul. 05. 12:01

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Slumps Below $54K as Mt. Gox Flags Repayments The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 5, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Bitcoin Traders Target $50K as Billions in BTC Selling Pressure Looms

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2024. Jul. 05. 11:21

Bitcoin Traders Target $50K as Billions in BTC Selling Pressure Looms “The German government still has over $2.3 billion worth of bitcoin, Mt. Gox has more than $8 billion, and the US government has over $12 billion,” one trader pointed out.

U.S. Crypto Stocks Sink in Pre-Market Trading as BTC Slumps

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2024. Jul. 05. 10:19

U.S. Crypto Stocks Sink in Pre-Market Trading as BTC Slumps Software company MicroStrategy, which holds over 210,000 BTC, and bitcoin miner Hut 8 led declines as bitcoin dropped to the lowest level since late February.

U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls Eyed as Bitcoin Heads for Largest Weekly Loss Since FTX's Collapse

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2024. Jul. 05. 07:05

U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls Eyed as Bitcoin Heads for Largest Weekly Loss Since FTX's Collapse The jobs data, due later Friday, is forecast to show that the pace of job additions in the world's largest economy slowed sharply in June.

Mt. Gox Begins Repayments in Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash

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2024. Jul. 05. 06:33

Mt. Gox Begins Repayments in Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash The news of the repayments added selling pressure on bitcoin and the larger crypto market after Mt. Gox announced last month its intention to start repayments in July.

As Bitcoin Bellyflops to $54K Only Five Mining Rigs Remain Profitable, Says F2Pool

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2024. Jul. 05. 06:22

As Bitcoin Bellyflops to $54K Only Five Mining Rigs Remain Profitable, Says F2Pool Miners need to continually sell bitcoin rewards to keep operations afloat, and they are stressed during a market downturn.

Labour Landslide Sets Up Starmer as UK Prime Minister With Unstated Crypto Plans

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2024. Jul. 05. 05:01

Labour Landslide Sets Up Starmer as UK Prime Minister With Unstated Crypto Plans While the industry was not mentioned in the party's manifesto or on the campaign trail, Labour has said it will support tokenization and a central bank digital currency.

Crypto Bulls Rack up $580M Liquidations as Bitcoin Drops 8%, Ether, Solana, Dogecoin Plunge

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2024. Jul. 05. 04:55

Crypto Bulls Rack up $580M Liquidations as Bitcoin Drops 8%, Ether, Solana, Dogecoin Plunge Traders previously warned of the bearish market reaction to Mt. Gox’s bitcoin repayments.

Bitcoin Dips Below $54K as Mt. Gox Moves $2.6B in BTC

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2024. Jul. 05. 04:32

Bitcoin Dips Below $54K as Mt. Gox Moves $2.6B in BTC BTC slides to lowest since late February, breaching key price support.

Bitcoin Slumps Below $54K as Mt. Gox Moves $2.6B in BTC

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2024. Jul. 05. 04:32

Bitcoin Slumps Below $54K as Mt. Gox Moves $2.6B in BTC BTC slides to lowest since late February, breaching key price support.

Crypto for Advisors: Is Crypto Too Volatile?

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2024. Jul. 04. 15:00

Crypto for Advisors: Is Crypto Too Volatile? Bitcoin’s volatility is expected to continue declining with every halving. The next one, scheduled for 2028, will render bitcoin four times as scarce as gold. Increasing retail and institutional adoption of this technology is also bound to decrease volatility structurally over time.

Bitcoin Nosedives Under $58K Amid Mt. Gox, German Government Wallet Movements

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2024. Jul. 04. 10:34

Bitcoin Nosedives Under $58K Amid Mt. Gox, German Government Wallet Movements A wallet belonging to a German official entity moved its largest stash of BTC to exchanges earlier today, while Mt. Gox wallets showed activity for the first time in a month.

Bitcoin Drops Below 200-Day Average; Bull Market Trendline in Focus

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2024. Jul. 04. 09:07

Bitcoin Drops Below 200-Day Average; Bull Market Trendline in Focus Markets that consistently trade below the 200-day SMA are said to be in a downtrend.

Bitcoin Drops Below 200-Day Average, Brings Bull Market Trendline Into Focus

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2024. Jul. 04. 09:07

Bitcoin Drops Below 200-Day Average, Brings Bull Market Trendline Into Focus Markets that consistently trade below the 200-day SMA are said to be in a downtrend.

Decoding The $7B Decline in Bitcoin's Notional Open Interest

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2024. Jul. 04. 08:14

Decoding The $7B Decline in Bitcoin's Notional Open Interest The decline in notional open interest masks bullish undercurrents.

Mt. Gox Doomsday Scenario Involves Bitcoin Cash, Not Bitcoin: Analyst

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2024. Jul. 04. 07:21

Mt. Gox Doomsday Scenario Involves Bitcoin Cash, Not Bitcoin: Analyst Selling pressure from Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and lack of liquidity is the story to watch once Mt. Gox begins redemptions, writes Presto Research.

Bitcoin Plunges Under $59K as Crypto Bulls See $230M Liquidations

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2024. Jul. 04. 05:52

Bitcoin Plunges Under $59K as Crypto Bulls See $230M Liquidations Solana’s SOL and dogecoin (DOGE) lead losses among major tokens, with the CoinDesk 20 index down 4.8%.

When Do Secondary Token Sales Violate Howey?

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2024. Jul. 04. 02:30

When Do Secondary Token Sales Violate Howey? A federal judge overseeing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's case against Binance ruled that most of the case can proceed, but dismissed charges tied to the sale of BUSD and secondary sales of BNB.

The Protocol: 'Private Jet Brandization' Is One Way Polkadot Burnt Cash

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2024. Jul. 03. 18:15

The Protocol: 'Private Jet Brandization' Is One Way Polkadot Burnt Cash Crypto twitterati showed no mercy as Polkadot published a transparency report detailing spending on $87 million of DOT tokens – a lot of it on marketing. PLUS blockchain tech news and project highlights from the past week.

Global Banking Standard Setter Approves Disclosure Framework for Crypto Exposures

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2024. Jul. 03. 16:19

Global Banking Standard Setter Approves Disclosure Framework for Crypto Exposures The Basel Committee's framework, based on responses to a December 2022 discussion paper, must be implemented by 2026.

DeFi Tokens Plunge 10%-20%, Led by Pendle Amid Weak Crypto Price Action This Week

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2024. Jul. 03. 15:48

DeFi Tokens Plunge 10%-20%, Led by Pendle Amid Weak Crypto Price Action This Week Pendle has recently lost $3 billion of its TVL with the June expiry as a result of diminishing airdrop farming hype and lower yields amid muted crypto activity.

Biden's Odds of Dropping Out Surge to Almost 80% on Polymarket After New York Times Report

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2024. Jul. 03. 15:21

Biden's Odds of Dropping Out Surge to Almost 80% on Polymarket After New York Times Report

Bitcoin Bottom Is Near as Miners Capitulating Near FTX Implosion Level: CryptoQuant

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2024. Jul. 03. 15:17

Bitcoin Bottom Is Near as Miners Capitulating Near FTX Implosion Level: CryptoQuant Bitcoin miners are showing signs of capitulation, an event that is typically tied to a market bottom following a 13% decline over the past 30-days.

The Case for Crypto Index Funds

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2024. Jul. 03. 15:00

The Case for Crypto Index Funds There are already more than a dozen crypto index funds marketed to investors, ranging from $1 million to several hundred million dollars in assets under management. Here’s why they make sense to investors, says Adam Guren of Hunting Hill.

Insurance Is the Silent DeFi Guardian

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2024. Jul. 03. 15:00

Insurance Is the Silent DeFi Guardian There is a long history of insurers helping to reduce industrial risks, from cars to buildings. They can play a similar role now in DeFi, where a lack of regulation stifles growth, says Q Rasi, co-founder of Lindy Labs.

Ethereum Builder Consensys Buys Wallet Guard to Strengthen MetaMask Security

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2024. Jul. 03. 14:00

Ethereum Builder Consensys Buys Wallet Guard to Strengthen MetaMask Security The entire Wallet Guard team will join Consensys within the MetaMask Product Safety Team.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: XRP and LTC Top Performers as Crypto Market Tumbles

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2024. Jul. 03. 13:36

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: XRP and LTC Top Performers as Crypto Market Tumbles The CoinDesk 20 index drops 4.2%, with XRP and LTC leading and no assets managing to trade higher.

Bitcoin Losing $60K Handle May Trigger Wave of ETF Liquidations: Analyst

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2024. Jul. 03. 13:31

Bitcoin Losing $60K Handle May Trigger Wave of ETF Liquidations: Analyst BTC has already dropped 14% in four weeks.

Obol Labs Forms Industry Group to Push for Decentralized Validator Technology

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2024. Jul. 03. 13:00

Obol Labs Forms Industry Group to Push for Decentralized Validator Technology As blockchain projects push to further decentralize, the developer Obol Labs has formed a group of companies working in the Ethereum ecosystem to concentrate on the growing field of "distributed validator technology," or DVT.

What Bitcoin and the American Dream Have in Common

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2024. Jul. 03. 13:00

What Bitcoin and the American Dream Have in Common Bitcoin and America mean different things to different people. Both may have been captured by corporate interests. And both are all about freedom.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Falls to $60K as Mt. Gox Overhang Looms

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2024. Jul. 03. 12:05

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Falls to $60K as Mt. Gox Overhang Looms The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 3, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Solana Meme Coin MEW's Cat Character to Feature on Trending Telegram Mini Game

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2024. Jul. 03. 12:00

Solana Meme Coin MEW's Cat Character to Feature on Trending Telegram Mini Game The MEW character will be featured on TON, the network where Pixelverse’s Telegram mini-games operate, in a first for a Solana meme coin.

Crypto Venture Capital Market Rebound Extends Into Second Quarter: Galaxy

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2024. Jul. 03. 11:53

Crypto Venture Capital Market Rebound Extends Into Second Quarter: Galaxy The median pre-money deal valuation jumped to highs of $37 million, suggesting that despite a lack of available investment capital a resurgent crypto market has led to increased competition and FOMO among investors, the report said.

TradFi Liquidity Stress Indicator Surges. What Does It Mean for BTC?

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2024. Jul. 03. 11:19

TradFi Liquidity Stress Indicator Surges. What Does It Mean for BTC? The secured overnight financing rate surged Monday, indicating liquidity stress in the U.S. banking system.

Ahead of the U.K. Election, Major Parties Remain Silent on Crypto Issues

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2024. Jul. 03. 11:06

Ahead of the U.K. Election, Major Parties Remain Silent on Crypto Issues The U.K. is set to hold its first election in five years on Thursday and crypto is not a campaign-trail issue.

Indian Crypto Exchange CoinDCX Acquires BitOasis

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2024. Jul. 03. 10:30

Indian Crypto Exchange CoinDCX Acquires BitOasis The acquisition will provide a boost to BitOasis' plans to expand its presence across the region.

Indian Crypto Exchange CoinDCX Acquires BitOasis to Enter Middle East

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2024. Jul. 03. 10:30

Indian Crypto Exchange CoinDCX Acquires BitOasis to Enter Middle East The acquisition will provide a boost to BitOasis' plans to expand its presence across the region.

Trump-Biden Tussle Sees PoliFi Sector Lose Lustre as BODEN Drops 95% From Peak

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2024. Jul. 03. 09:54

Trump-Biden Tussle Sees PoliFi Sector Lose Lustre as BODEN Drops 95% From Peak Token is down 70% on-week, or 82% on-month as the world wonders if Biden will end his campaign.

Crypto Industry Is About to Boom, Is Outperforming the Internet: Architect Partners

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2024. Jul. 03. 09:02

Crypto Industry Is About to Boom, Is Outperforming the Internet: Architect Partners The digital asset industry added more than $750 billion in value in the first half of the year, the report said.

Pre-ETF Ether Options Trend Mirrors BTC Except for One Key Difference

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2024. Jul. 03. 08:01

Pre-ETF Ether Options Trend Mirrors BTC Except for One Key Difference

Bitcoin Sinks Under $61K as One Trader Sticks to $150K Prediction This Year

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2024. Jul. 03. 07:48

Bitcoin Sinks Under $61K as One Trader Sticks to $150K Prediction This Year U.S.-listed ETFs ended a five-day inflow streak with $13 million in net outflows on Tuesday.

Mantra to Tokenize $500M Real Estate Assets for UAE Builder MAG Group

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2024. Jul. 03. 07:25

Mantra to Tokenize $500M Real Estate Assets for UAE Builder MAG Group The firm will tokenize the real estate assets in several tranches.

U.S. Judge Sets Stage for NFT Securities Trial as DraftKings Lawsuit Moves Forward

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2024. Jul. 03. 05:59

U.S. Judge Sets Stage for NFT Securities Trial as DraftKings Lawsuit Moves Forward The class action suit from DraftKings buyers alleges that NFTs are investment contracts.

Bittensor’s TAO Slides 15% After $8M Wallet Drain Attack

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2024. Jul. 03. 05:56

Bittensor’s TAO Slides 15% After $8M Wallet Drain Attack The blockchain was paused early Wednesday to contain the exploit, with security researchers suspecting a private key leakage.

Biden's Odds of Dropping Out Surges to 55% on PolyMarket as Obama Raises 'Concerns' About Presidential Campaign

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2024. Jul. 03. 05:37

Biden's Odds of Dropping Out Surges to 55% on PolyMarket as Obama Raises 'Concerns' About Presidential Campaign Traders are now giving a 55% chance President Biden abandons his campaign and a 42% chance he does it before the Democratic convention

Biden's Odds of Dropping Out Jump to 55% on PolyMarket as Obama Raises 'Concerns' About Presidential Campaign

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2024. Jul. 03. 05:37

Biden's Odds of Dropping Out Jump to 55% on PolyMarket as Obama Raises 'Concerns' About Presidential Campaign Traders are now giving a 55% chance President Biden abandons his campaign and a 42% chance he does it before the Democratic convention

Kamala Harris' Odds of Winning Democratic Nomination Surge on Polymarket

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2024. Jul. 02. 22:35

Kamala Harris' Odds of Winning Democratic Nomination Surge on Polymarket The vice president

DCG, Top Executives Renew Push to Get New York AG’s Civil Fraud Suit Dropped

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2024. Jul. 02. 19:24

DCG, Top Executives Renew Push to Get New York AG’s Civil Fraud Suit Dropped Lawyers for cryptocurrency firm Digital Currency Group (DCG) and two of its top executives – CEO and founder Barry Silbert and Soichiro “Michael” Moro, the former CEO of DCG’s wholly-owned trading arm Genesis – have made a final effort to convince a judge to toss out New York Attorney General (NYAG) Letitia James’ civil fraud suit against them.

Welcome to DePIN Summer

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2024. Jul. 02. 18:46

Welcome to DePIN Summer Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) are flourishing across multiple businesses, creating an “economy of things,” where value is shared across all participants. Scott Foo, founder of DePIN Daily, digs in.

Investors Added Money to Bitcoin ETFs Even as Bitcoin Slipped 7% in June

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2024. Jul. 02. 16:36

Investors Added Money to Bitcoin ETFs Even as Bitcoin Slipped 7% in June Data from Bloomberg Intelligence shows the spot funds saw net inflows of $790 million even as the price of bitcoin tumbled 7%.

Investors Added Money to Bitcoin ETFs Even as Prices Slipped 7% in June

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2024. Jul. 02. 16:36

Investors Added Money to Bitcoin ETFs Even as Prices Slipped 7% in June Data from Bloomberg Intelligence shows the spot funds saw net inflows of $790 million even as the price of bitcoin tumbled 7%.

Binance Executive's Health Deteriorates in Jail as Nigeria Money-Laundering Trial Proceeds

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2024. Jul. 02. 15:38

Binance Executive's Health Deteriorates in Jail as Nigeria Money-Laundering Trial Proceeds On Tuesday the cross-examination of the first witness from Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission was completed.

Crypto Exchange Kraken Is Considering Going Nuclear

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2024. Jul. 02. 15:27

Crypto Exchange Kraken Is Considering Going Nuclear Massive demand for energy from high performance computing and artificial intelligence firms is changing the landscape in terms of power stability, the company’s CTO said in an exclusive interview with CoinDesk.

Decentralized Science: A Better Way to Fund and Grow Breakthrough Ideas

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2024. Jul. 02. 14:31

Decentralized Science: A Better Way to Fund and Grow Breakthrough Ideas Imagine if the next blockbuster medication could be funded through a decentralized, transparent process? This would not only democratize the funding of critical research, but also ensure that rewards and recognition are fairly distributed among all contributors, says Azeem Khan.

Pump.Fun Overtakes Ethereum With $2M in Daily Revenue to Take No. 1 Position

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2024. Jul. 02. 14:22

Pump.Fun Overtakes Ethereum With $2M in Daily Revenue to Take No. 1 Position Celebrity-inspired meme coins have spurred a surge in revenue for token launchpad Pump.fun over the past 24 hours.

Ironblocks' 'Venn' Network Aims to Keep Malicious Transactions From Ever Hitting Blockchains

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2024. Jul. 02. 14:18

Ironblocks' 'Venn' Network Aims to Keep Malicious Transactions From Ever Hitting Blockchains The Israeli firm's Venn security network uses a network of operators to seek out and freeze suspect transactions before they execute.

Bitcoin Could Get Ethereum-Style Restaking as Startup Lombard Raises $16M

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2024. Jul. 02. 14:00

Bitcoin Could Get Ethereum-Style Restaking as Startup Lombard Raises $16M Lombard is partnering with staking startup Babylon to let users earn interest for "restaking" with Bitcoin – using the asset to secure other crypto networks.

Pi Squared, Building 'Universal ZK Circuit', Raises $12.5M

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2024. Jul. 02. 14:00

Pi Squared, Building 'Universal ZK Circuit', Raises $12.5M The startup, led by a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign computer science professor, uses zero-knowledge technology to enable “trustless remote computing" along with other blockchain use cases including AI.

RedStone, Blockchain Oracle Project Pushing Into Restaking, Raises $15M

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2024. Jul. 02. 14:00

RedStone, Blockchain Oracle Project Pushing Into Restaking, Raises $15M The fresh round of capital will go towards hiring new team members, according to a press release.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: ADA and XRP Lead

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2024. Jul. 02. 13:55

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: ADA and XRP Lead Overnight, ADA and XRP led the CoinDesk 20 with half the assets trading higher.

Astar Network to Burn 350M ASTR, 5% of Total Supply

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2024. Jul. 02. 13:28

Astar Network to Burn 350M ASTR, 5% of Total Supply Multi-chain smart contract network Astar Network will burn 350 million ASTR tokens representing 5% of its total supply following a governance vote.

Bitcoin's Retreat From $70K Characterized by 'Vol Lethargy'

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2024. Jul. 02. 13:23

Bitcoin's Retreat From $70K Characterized by 'Vol Lethargy' Deribit's BTC DVOL index, a measure of volatility expectations, has slipped to lowest since early February.

Peter Thiel's Founders Fund Leads $85M Seed Investment Into Open-Source AI Platform Sentient

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2024. Jul. 02. 13:14

Peter Thiel's Founders Fund Leads $85M Seed Investment Into Open-Source AI Platform Sentient The round was co-led by Pantera Capital and Framework Ventures.

Polkadot’s $245M Treasury Will Last 2 Years at Current Spending Rate

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2024. Jul. 02. 13:11

Polkadot’s $245M Treasury Will Last 2 Years at Current Spending Rate The blockchain spent $87 million in the first six months this year, with marketing activities accounting for the majority of expenses.

Polkadot’s $245M Treasury Would Last 2 Years at Current Spending Rate

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2024. Jul. 02. 13:11

Polkadot’s $245M Treasury Would Last 2 Years at Current Spending Rate The blockchain spent $87 million in the first six months this year, with marketing activities accounting for the majority of expenses.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Bulls Hopeful Entering July as ETFs Record $130M Inflows

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2024. Jul. 02. 12:01

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Bulls Hopeful Entering July as ETFs Record $130M Inflows The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 2, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Worldcoin Hires Former Google, X and Apple Execs to Beef Up Privacy, Security

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2024. Jul. 02. 12:00

Worldcoin Hires Former Google, X and Apple Execs to Beef Up Privacy, Security Tools for Humanity (TFH), a contributor to the Worldcoin project, hired four executives to advance its mission to ensure a more just economic system, the company said on Tuesday.

Paxos Gains Singapore Approval for Stablecoin Issuance With DBS Providing Custody

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2024. Jul. 02. 09:39

Paxos Gains Singapore Approval for Stablecoin Issuance With DBS Providing Custody The Monetary Authority of Singapore released its stablecoin framework last year.

These Hot Crypto Tokens Beat Bitcoin Gains in Q2. Here's What Drove Prices and What's Next

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2024. Jul. 02. 09:19

These Hot Crypto Tokens Beat Bitcoin Gains in Q2. Here's What Drove Prices and What's Next

Ether Spot ETFs to See Up to $5B of Net Inflows in First Six Months: Gemini

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2024. Jul. 02. 09:05

Ether Spot ETFs to See Up to $5B of Net Inflows in First Six Months: Gemini Ether’s market value relative to bitcoin is close to multiyear lows, and strong inflows into spot ETH ETFs could spark a catch-up trade, the report said

Ethereum Products See Highest Outflows Since 2022 Ahead of Ether ETFs

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2024. Jul. 02. 07:12

Ethereum Products See Highest Outflows Since 2022 Ahead of Ether ETFs Ether-tracked investment products have collectively lost nearly $120 million in the past two weeks while bitcoin products recorded inflows.

Bitcoin Traders Position for ‘Bullish July’ as BTC ETFs Record $124M Inflows

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2024. Jul. 02. 06:01

Bitcoin Traders Position for ‘Bullish July’ as BTC ETFs Record $124M Inflows Bitcoin has a median return of 9.6% in July and tends to bounce back strongly, one trading firm said.

Crypto-Friendly Silvergate Bank Pays $63M to Settle Charges With SEC, Fed, California Regulator

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2024. Jul. 01. 20:03

Crypto-Friendly Silvergate Bank Pays $63M to Settle Charges With SEC, Fed, California Regulator The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filed a complaint against Silvergate Bank's parent entity and its former executives on Monday.

DePIN: It's Time for Crypto to Get Real

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2024. Jul. 01. 16:11

DePIN: It's Time for Crypto to Get Real DePIN stands for Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks, or in simple terms, real-world applications that are actually useful, says Max Thake, cofounder of Peaq, a layer-1 for DePIN.

U.S. Administrative Procedure Law Exists for a Reason. The SEC Must Follow It

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2024. Jul. 01. 15:48

U.S. Administrative Procedure Law Exists for a Reason. The SEC Must Follow It The regulator’s refusal to listen to dissenting opinion on its new Dealer Rule left us no option but to sue for clarity and accountability, says Marisa Coppel, head of legal at the Blockchain Association.

Circle Snags First Stablecoin License Under EU's New MiCA Crypto Rules

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2024. Jul. 01. 15:00

Circle Snags First Stablecoin License Under EU's New MiCA Crypto Rules Circle Mint France will issue the euro-denominated EURC stablecoin and USDC in the European Union in compliance with MiCA.

Biden's Blunder Ignites Trading Frenzy on Polymarket

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2024. Jul. 01. 14:11

Biden's Blunder Ignites Trading Frenzy on Polymarket Odds that the president will drop out of the race surged as high as 50% after the debate before leveling off at 40% on the crypto-based prediction market.

UPDATE: Polymarket Logs First $100M Month as Election Drama Heats Up

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2024. Jul. 01. 14:11

UPDATE: Polymarket Logs First $100M Month as Election Drama Heats Up Odds that the president will drop out of the race surged as high as 50% after the debate before leveling off at 40% on the crypto-based prediction market.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: NEAR and AVAX Lead

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2024. Jul. 01. 13:49

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: NEAR and AVAX Lead Over the weekend, NEAR and AVAX lead the CoinDesk 20 with only one asset posting a loss.

Crypto Custody Firm Anchorage Offers Investment Returns Through Deal With Cumberland-Backed Hashnote

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2024. Jul. 01. 13:00

Crypto Custody Firm Anchorage Offers Investment Returns Through Deal With Cumberland-Backed Hashnote Hashnote Harbor will enable clients to earn yields on digital commodities without the assets ever leaving the custody of Anchorage Digital.

Anchorage Crypto Custody Clients Get Investment Returns Via Deal With Cumberland-Backed Hashnote

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2024. Jul. 01. 13:00

Anchorage Crypto Custody Clients Get Investment Returns Via Deal With Cumberland-Backed Hashnote Hashnote Harbor will enable clients to earn yields on digital commodities without the assets ever leaving the custody of Anchorage Digital.

Protocol Village: Astria, Shared Sequencer Network, Raises $12.5M

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2024. Jul. 01. 12:55

Protocol Village: Astria, Shared Sequencer Network, Raises $12.5M The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of June 27-July 3.

Crypto Spot ETFs Will Have More Influence on Market's Price Action: Canaccord

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2024. Jul. 01. 12:46

Crypto Spot ETFs Will Have More Influence on Market's Price Action: Canaccord Ether spot ETFs, once launched, should help broaden institutional appetite for other digital assets, the report said.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Relief Rally Stalls at $63K as Crypto Rebound Faces Hurdles

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2024. Jul. 01. 12:36

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Relief Rally Stalls at $63K as Crypto Rebound Faces Hurdles The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 1, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Market Confidence Could Quickly Crumble, BIS Warns Indebted Nations

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2024. Jul. 01. 11:53

Market Confidence Could Quickly Crumble, BIS Warns Indebted Nations BIS, the umbrella body for central banks highlights, highlights risks from mounting fiscal debt worldwide and premature rate cuts.

Marine Le Pen's Far-Right National Rally Party Leads in First Round of French Election

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2024. Jul. 01. 10:55

Marine Le Pen's Far-Right National Rally Party Leads in First Round of French Election The far-right party associated with Marine Le Pen led in the first round of France's two-part election.

Metaplanet Buys Another $1.2M Worth of Bitcoin as Investment Strategy Progresses

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2024. Jul. 01. 10:11

Metaplanet Buys Another $1.2M Worth of Bitcoin as Investment Strategy Progresses The Japanese investment adviser said it acquired more than 20.2 BTC.

Abra Launches Treasury Service for Corporates That Want to Hold Crypto

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2024. Jul. 01. 08:00

Abra Launches Treasury Service for Corporates That Want to Hold Crypto The service will provide corporates, family offices and non-profits with a range of digital asset treasury management solutions.

Prime Broker Hidden Road Adds Major Crypto Exchanges, Expands Use of BlackRock’s BUIDL Token

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2024. Jul. 01. 08:00

Prime Broker Hidden Road Adds Major Crypto Exchanges, Expands Use of BlackRock’s BUIDL Token Hidden Road is now integrated with Coinbase International Exchange, OKX, Deribit, Bitfinex, AsiaNext, SIX Digital Exchange and Bullish.

Bitcoin's Potential Rebound May Face Resistance at $65K, OnChain Analysis Shows

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2024. Jul. 01. 06:45

Bitcoin's Potential Rebound May Face Resistance at $65K, OnChain Analysis Shows Short-term holders wallets sitting on loss may liquidate holdings near $65,000, capping a renewed upswing in bitcoin's price.

Sony Buys Amber's Japan Unit to Enter the Crypto Market: Reports

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2024. Jul. 01. 06:32

Sony Buys Amber's Japan Unit to Enter the Crypto Market: Reports Last year, Bloomberg had reported that Amber was planning to sell its Japanese unit.

Sony to Restart Japanese Crypto Exchange Whalefin Purchased From Amber Group in 2023

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2024. Jul. 01. 06:32

Sony to Restart Japanese Crypto Exchange Whalefin Purchased From Amber Group in 2023 Last year, Bloomberg had reported that Amber was planning to sell its Japanese unit.