A U.S. Crypto Bill's 2024 Chances

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2024. Aug. 31. 00:30

A U.S. Crypto Bill's 2024 Chances Earlier this month, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) told the audience at a "Crypto4Harris" virtual event that he hoped to shepherd crypto legislation through Congress and have President Joe Biden sign the bill into law by the end of 2024. It was a bold promise, one that on first blush seems like a hard pledge to fulfill.

Crypto Holders Disproportionately Favor Trump for U.S. President, New Academic Poll Shows

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2024. Aug. 30. 16:45

Crypto Holders Disproportionately Favor Trump for U.S. President, New Academic Poll Shows Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to court the cryptocurrency industry this election cycle seem to be paying off, according to the results of a new poll from Fairleigh Dickinson University.

Bitcoin Slips Back to $58K in Continued Desultory Action, but Next Week Could Offer Upside Excitement

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2024. Aug. 30. 15:54

Bitcoin Slips Back to $58K in Continued Desultory Action, but Next Week Could Offer Upside Excitement It's been a rough August, with the world's largest crypto set to close the month with a double-digit percentage loss.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: LTC and BCH Lead as Index Gains 0.4%

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2024. Aug. 30. 13:51

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: LTC and BCH Lead as Index Gains 0.4% Litecoin gained 2.4% while Bitcoin Cash rose 2% in overnight trading.

First Mover Americas: BTC Little Changed, on Course to End August Down 8%

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2024. Aug. 30. 12:12

First Mover Americas: BTC Little Changed, on Course to End August Down 8% The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Aug. 30, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Bridge Fundraising for Stablecoin-Based Payments Network Totals $58M: Report

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2024. Aug. 30. 10:53

Bridge Fundraising for Stablecoin-Based Payments Network Totals $58M: Report Bridge, founded by Square and Coinbase alumni, recently raised $40 million in a round led by Sequoia and Ribbit.

Elon Musk, Tesla Win Dismissal of Lawsuit Alleging Dogecoin Market Manipulation

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2024. Aug. 30. 09:17

Elon Musk, Tesla Win Dismissal of Lawsuit Alleging Dogecoin Market Manipulation In 2022, a group of investors alleged that Elon Musk and his company had manipulated the price of dogecoin using their X (then Twitter) accounts.

Bitcoin Drops Under $59K as BTC Demand Wanes, BlackRock’s IBIT Logs Outflows for the Second Time

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2024. Aug. 30. 07:46

Bitcoin Drops Under $59K as BTC Demand Wanes, BlackRock’s IBIT Logs Outflows for the Second Time U.S.-listed BTC ETFs recorded $71 million in net outflows on Thursday for the third consecutive day, SoSoValue data shows, in a sign of professional funds leaving the market.

Russia Is About to Try Using Crypto to Get Around Sanctions

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2024. Aug. 30. 07:20

Russia Is About to Try Using Crypto to Get Around Sanctions Russia will begin trialing cross-border crypto payments next week to try to circumvent international sanctions – but this effort may not work, several policy and legal experts told CoinDesk.

U.S. House Committee Plans for Heap of Crypto Hearings in September

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2024. Aug. 29. 21:48

U.S. House Committee Plans for Heap of Crypto Hearings in September The U.S. House Financial Services Committee is poised to launch a series of crypto hearings digging into several aspects of the industry, including decentralized finance (DeFi), the Securities and Exchange Commission's oversight of digital assets businesses and the implications of "pig butchering" scams.

Jailed FTX Exec Withdraws His Request to Compel Government to Abide by Plea Deal

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2024. Aug. 29. 21:38

Jailed FTX Exec Withdraws His Request to Compel Government to Abide by Plea Deal Ryan Salame, the former FTX executive sentenced to 7.5 years in prison in May, has withdrawn a legal request to a New York court asking that the conditions of his plea deal with prosecutors be enforced or that his plea be thrown out and his sentence vacated.

Trump's New Crypto Business to Offer Access to 'High-Yield' Investments, Website Says

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2024. Aug. 29. 19:08

Trump's New Crypto Business to Offer Access to 'High-Yield' Investments, Website Says World Liberty Financial is "the only crypto DeFi platform supported by Donald J. Trump," according to homepage metadata.

Beating the Bots: In Defense of Human Traders

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2024. Aug. 29. 17:18

Beating the Bots: In Defense of Human Traders As bots come to dominate trading on DEXs, a new price prediction platform allows human traders to demonstrate what they are good at, says Maksim Balashevich, the founder of Santiment.

Trump Keeps Teasing His New Crypto Project, but Details Remain Scant

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2024. Aug. 29. 16:34

Trump Keeps Teasing His New Crypto Project, but Details Remain Scant The Trump family has for weeks loudly – but coyly – said they're getting into crypto. More information might finally be coming soon.

El Salvador's Bukele Says Bitcoin Strategy a 'Net Positive,' but Adoption Lags

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2024. Aug. 29. 16:27

El Salvador's Bukele Says Bitcoin Strategy a 'Net Positive,' but Adoption Lags El Salvador now holds $400 million in its "public wallet alone," President Nayib Bukele said in an interview with TIME.

Crypto for Advisors: Crypto Market - A Week in Review

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2024. Aug. 29. 15:00

Crypto for Advisors: Crypto Market - A Week in Review A recap of the crypto market from August 11th to 17th.

Blockchain Developer Alchemy Buys BWare, Pushing Into Europe, Adding About 25% to Staff

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2024. Aug. 29. 15:00

Blockchain Developer Alchemy Buys BWare, Pushing Into Europe, Adding About 25% to Staff Company officials told CoinDesk this was its biggest acquisition to date, bringing on 42 developers and engineers from the Bware team and increasing Alchemy's headcount to 210.

Art Is Not a Security

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2024. Aug. 29. 14:23

Art Is Not a Security NFTs “expose the incoherence of the SEC’s understanding of what it’s authorized to regulate,” says law professor Brian L. Frye, following news yesterday that the SEC has issued a Wells notice against OpenSea, claiming the NFT platform has violated securities law.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: UNI and ICP Lead Gains as Index Climbs 1.1%

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2024. Aug. 29. 13:29

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: UNI and ICP Lead Gains as Index Climbs 1.1% Uniswap gained 3.4% and Internet Computer rose 2.8% in overnight trading.

First Mover Americas: BTC Regains $60K Following Slide This Week

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2024. Aug. 29. 12:23

First Mover Americas: BTC Regains $60K Following Slide This Week The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Aug. 29 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

'Pig Butchering' Scams Remain Dangerous Threat in Crypto Markets, Chainalysis Report Says

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2024. Aug. 29. 12:00

'Pig Butchering' Scams Remain Dangerous Threat in Crypto Markets, Chainalysis Report Says While other types of illicit activity are growing, scams are the biggest issue, Wednesday's report from the analytics firm said.

Banks Using Permissionless Blockchains for Transactions Face Multiple Risks: BIS

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2024. Aug. 29. 11:03

Banks Using Permissionless Blockchains for Transactions Face Multiple Risks: BIS Banks that transact on permissionless blockchains face multiple risks, including money laundering and terrorism financing, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision said.

Cash-to-Crypto Industry Dominated by ATMs Is a Law-Enforcement Concern: TRM Labs

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2024. Aug. 29. 10:48

Cash-to-Crypto Industry Dominated by ATMs Is a Law-Enforcement Concern: TRM Labs Since 2019, the cash-to-crypto industry—which is dominated by crypto ATMs—has processed at least $160 million in illicit volumes, according to a new study by blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs.

CEO of South Korean Crypto Firm Haru Invest Stabbed During Trial: Reuters

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2024. Aug. 29. 10:17

CEO of South Korean Crypto Firm Haru Invest Stabbed During Trial: Reuters The executive was taken to hospital; his injuries were not life threatening.

Crypto Market Has Evolved in the Past Year, Canaccord Says

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2024. Aug. 29. 10:03

Crypto Market Has Evolved in the Past Year, Canaccord Says In the last 12 months, the digital assets industry has transitioned from a post-FTX recovery period back to a growth phase, the report said.

Indian Court Orders Scam Websites Using Crypto Exchange Mudrex's Name to Be Taken Down

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2024. Aug. 29. 09:47

Indian Court Orders Scam Websites Using Crypto Exchange Mudrex's Name to Be Taken Down Indian cryptocurrency exchange Mudrex won a court order telling the country's Ministry of Communication to take down as many as 38 websites that were exploiting the company's name to carry out scams.

Polymarket Bettors Miss Out on $270K Due to Pavel Durov's Early Release

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2024. Aug. 29. 08:18

Polymarket Bettors Miss Out on $270K Due to Pavel Durov's Early Release Bettors were fairly sure the Telegram CEO would be released in September. His release on Wednesday tossed the market on its head.

TON Back Online After Second Outage

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2024. Aug. 29. 03:15

TON Back Online After Second Outage TON says its core developer team is looking into why the DOGS token continues to crash the chain.

Telegram-Linked TON Blockchain Suffers Second Outage

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2024. Aug. 28. 20:06

Telegram-Linked TON Blockchain Suffers Second Outage Once again, the DOGS token is gumming up the works.

The Protocol: The Impact of Telegram CEO's Arrest on TON Blockchain

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2024. Aug. 28. 18:00

The Protocol: The Impact of Telegram CEO's Arrest on TON Blockchain Blockchain analysts are reminding investors how closely the messaging app Telegram, whose just-arrested CEO Pavel Durov awaits a hearing in a French court, is intertwined with the fate of TON blockchain and its native cryptocurrency, toncoin. ALSO: What's up with Vitalik's DeFi diss?

OpenSea Gets SEC 'Wells Notice' – Industry Reaction

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2024. Aug. 28. 17:51

OpenSea Gets SEC 'Wells Notice' – Industry Reaction Rounding up commentary on the SEC's latest enforcement action. Will all NFTs be treated as securities?

Crypto Is Now a Non-negotiable for Traditional Banks

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2024. Aug. 28. 16:35

Crypto Is Now a Non-negotiable for Traditional Banks Simple “engagement” isn’t enough. Banks need to start experimenting with tokenization and blockchain-powered settlement, or risk getting left behind, says Sygnum Bank’s Lucas Schweiger.

Advocates at Stand With Crypto Seek to Turn Crypto Enthusiasts Into Swing-State Voters

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2024. Aug. 28. 16:34

Advocates at Stand With Crypto Seek to Turn Crypto Enthusiasts Into Swing-State Voters Stand With Crypto is the political cheerleading arm of the crypto industry's increasingly high-powered effort to insert itself into the 2024 election, and it's starting a multi-state tour on Sept. 4 with the hope of translating its 1.3 million online signups into pro-cryptocurrency votes.

Narrow Boom: The Mismatch of Token Supply and Demand in the Current Cycle

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2024. Aug. 28. 16:18

Narrow Boom: The Mismatch of Token Supply and Demand in the Current Cycle While BTC and Ethereum have made strong comebacks in the last year, much of the rest of the market is still catching up, say Kevin Kelly and Jason Pagoulatos, of Delphi Digital.

Bitcoin Bounce Fizzles as Nvidia's Slide Ahead of Earnings Adds to Risk-Off Mood

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2024. Aug. 28. 15:58

Bitcoin Bounce Fizzles as Nvidia's Slide Ahead of Earnings Adds to Risk-Off Mood Ether's year-to-date gain has narrowed to less than 10% in crypto's latest price tumble.

Binance CEO Teng Rejects Allegations the Exchange Froze All Palestinians' Funds

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2024. Aug. 28. 15:56

Binance CEO Teng Rejects Allegations the Exchange Froze All Palestinians' Funds The crypto exchange complies with anti-money laundering legislation, he said.

Bloomberg and Better Markets Are Wrong About Crypto

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2024. Aug. 28. 15:37

Bloomberg and Better Markets Are Wrong About Crypto Crypto is far from the currency of choice for financial predators, says former CFTC Commissioner Fred Hatfield. That’s really the U.S. dollar.

Blur, Tensor Tokens Dip After NFT Marketplace OpenSea Receives SEC Wells Notice

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2024. Aug. 28. 15:10

Blur, Tensor Tokens Dip After NFT Marketplace OpenSea Receives SEC Wells Notice The SEC alleged in the Wells notice that NFTs sold on OpenSea are securities, the OpenSea CEO said earlier Wednesday.

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Set to Appear in French Court After Weekend Arrest

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2024. Aug. 28. 14:38

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Set to Appear in French Court After Weekend Arrest The head of the popular social-media and messaging platform was arrested on Saturday as part of an investigation into money laundering, drug trafficking, child pornography and non-cooperation with law enforcement crimes.

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Indicted on 'Complicity,' Refusal to Communicate Charges in French Court

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2024. Aug. 28. 14:38

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Indicted on 'Complicity,' Refusal to Communicate Charges in French Court The head of the popular social-media and messaging platform was arrested on Saturday as part of an investigation into money laundering, drug trafficking, child pornography and non-cooperation with law enforcement crimes.

OpenSea Gets 'Wells Notice' From SEC, Calling NFTs Sold on Platform 'Securities'

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2024. Aug. 28. 14:12

OpenSea Gets 'Wells Notice' From SEC, Calling NFTs Sold on Platform 'Securities' "We're shocked the SEC would make such a sweeping move against creators and artists," says CEO of OpenSea

OpenSea Gets 'Wells Notice' From SEC, Which Calls NFTs Sold on Platform 'Securities'

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2024. Aug. 28. 14:12

OpenSea Gets 'Wells Notice' From SEC, Which Calls NFTs Sold on Platform 'Securities' "We're shocked the SEC would make such a sweeping move against creators and artists," says CEO of OpenSea

Ether Spot ETF Flows Have Underwhelmed Versus Bitcoin: JPMorgan

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2024. Aug. 28. 13:55

Ether Spot ETF Flows Have Underwhelmed Versus Bitcoin: JPMorgan Spot ether exchange-traded funds have seen net outflows of $0.5B since their launch, the report said.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Index Tumbles 3.2%, With RNDR the Only Asset to Advance

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2024. Aug. 28. 13:34

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Index Tumbles 3.2%, With RNDR the Only Asset to Advance RNDR was the lone gainer while MATIC and NEAR suffered steep losses of 8.9% and 7.5% respectively.

Investment Firm Lemniscap Raises $70M Fund Targeting Early Stage Web3 Projects

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2024. Aug. 28. 13:00

Investment Firm Lemniscap Raises $70M Fund Targeting Early Stage Web3 Projects Lemniscap is targeting zero-knowledge infrastructure, consumer applications and decentralized physical infrastructure (DePIN).

WazirX Asks Singapore Court for 6 Months to Restructure Liabilities as CoinSwitch Weighs Legal Action

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2024. Aug. 28. 12:13

WazirX Asks Singapore Court for 6 Months to Restructure Liabilities as CoinSwitch Weighs Legal Action Indian rival CoinSwitch said it is likely to sue the hacked crypto exchange, where $9.6 million worth of deposits were held.

First Mover Americas: TON Blockchain Resumes After 6-Hour Outage

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2024. Aug. 28. 12:05

First Mover Americas: TON Blockchain Resumes After 6-Hour Outage The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Aug. 28, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Institutional Investors Continue to Increase Digital Asset Allocation: Economist Report

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2024. Aug. 28. 12:00

Institutional Investors Continue to Increase Digital Asset Allocation: Economist Report The report, commissioned by OKX, shows that a growing number of institutional investors are examining new digital asset products for their portfolio

Hong Kong Markets Authority Opens Its Tokenization Sandbox and Major Institutions Dive In

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2024. Aug. 28. 11:39

Hong Kong Markets Authority Opens Its Tokenization Sandbox and Major Institutions Dive In HSBC bank completed three proof of concepts in Hong Kong's Ensemble sandbox.

Hong Kong Monetary Authority Opens Its Tokenization Sandbox and Major Institutions Dive In

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2024. Aug. 28. 11:39

Hong Kong Monetary Authority Opens Its Tokenization Sandbox and Major Institutions Dive In HSBC bank completed three proofs of concept in the Project Ensemble sandbox.

Cardano Blockchain Heads for 'Chang Hard Fork,' Biggest Upgrade in Two Years

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2024. Aug. 28. 11:00

Cardano Blockchain Heads for 'Chang Hard Fork,' Biggest Upgrade in Two Years The main feature of the upgrade is to give Cardano the ability to introduce on-chain governance features.

Australians Lost $122M Worth of Crypto to Scams in 12 Months: Police

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2024. Aug. 28. 07:16

Australians Lost $122M Worth of Crypto to Scams in 12 Months: Police Australia's national police agency has warned that Australians lost at least Australian dollars 180 million of cryptocurrency ($122 million) in investment scams in just 12 months, "urging all to be extra aware of the proliferation and sophistication of scams," an announcement on Wednesday said.

Toncoin Trims Losses, Beats Bitcoin and Ether, as TON Blockchain Comes Back Online

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2024. Aug. 28. 06:54

Toncoin Trims Losses, Beats Bitcoin and Ether, as TON Blockchain Comes Back Online Toncoin's TON performed better than the CoinDesk 20 as the protocol announced its blockchain had restarted.

TON Blockchain Grinds to a Standstill With No Blocks Produced for Over 3 Hours

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2024. Aug. 28. 02:00

TON Blockchain Grinds to a Standstill With No Blocks Produced for Over 3 Hours The network has gone to the DOGS as it struggles to catch up with the popularity of a new TON memcoin.

TON Resumes Block Production After Nearly Six Hour Outage

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2024. Aug. 28. 02:00

TON Resumes Block Production After Nearly Six Hour Outage The network has gone to the DOGS as it struggles to catch up with the popularity of a new TON memcoin.

TON Resumes Block Production After Near Six Hour Outage

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2024. Aug. 28. 02:00

TON Resumes Block Production After Near Six Hour Outage The network has gone to the DOGS as it struggles to catch up with the popularity of a new TON memcoin.

Bitcoin Price Falls Below $59K Amid Broad Market Rout; Ether Slumps Almost 10%

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2024. Aug. 27. 22:56

Bitcoin Price Falls Below $59K Amid Broad Market Rout; Ether Slumps Almost 10% Bitcoin's price fell to $58,900 while other major cryptocurrencies fell more than 4% late Wednesday.

Maker, Now Rebranded to Sky, Draws Ire From DeFi Community on Controversial Stablecoin Change

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2024. Aug. 27. 21:20

Maker, Now Rebranded to Sky, Draws Ire From DeFi Community on Controversial Stablecoin Change MakerDAO co-founder Rune Christensen said the feature won't be live when the USDS token goes live and the old DAI token will remain in circulation unchanged.

BlackRock Lists Ethereum ETF on the Brazilian Stock Exchange

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2024. Aug. 27. 20:42

BlackRock Lists Ethereum ETF on the Brazilian Stock Exchange The company earlier this year listed its iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF in the South American country.

BlackRock Lists Ethereum ETF on Brazilian Stock Exchange

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2024. Aug. 27. 20:42

BlackRock Lists Ethereum ETF on Brazilian Stock Exchange The company earlier this year listed its iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF in the South American country.

Pavel Durov: The Imperfect Free Speech Hero

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2024. Aug. 27. 20:04

Pavel Durov: The Imperfect Free Speech Hero Pavel Durov is a free speech hero, but Telegram is far from a perfect free speech platform, writes CoinDesk's Ben Schiller.

Blockchain Data Warehouse Space and Time Raises $20M Series A to Accelerate Development of AI Tools

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2024. Aug. 27. 16:58

Blockchain Data Warehouse Space and Time Raises $20M Series A to Accelerate Development of AI Tools The funding round, which takes SxT's total backing to $50 million, was led by Framework Ventures, Lightspeed Faction, Arrington Capital and Hivemind Capital.

Bitcoin Mining Is So Rough a Miner Adopted Michael Saylor's Successful BTC Strategy

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2024. Aug. 27. 16:10

Bitcoin Mining Is So Rough a Miner Adopted Michael Saylor's Successful BTC Strategy Marathon Digital, the largest publicly traded miner, is buying bitcoin in the open market, despite acquiring the digital assets at a discount via mining.

Trump Releases Fourth Drop of His NFT Trading Cards

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2024. Aug. 27. 15:31

Trump Releases Fourth Drop of His NFT Trading Cards The new collection will offer buyers a piece of the candidate’s suit from his debate with President Joe Biden.

Nasdaq Looks to Offer Bitcoin Options, Following Rival NYSE’s Plans

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2024. Aug. 27. 15:11

Nasdaq Looks to Offer Bitcoin Options, Following Rival NYSE’s Plans Nasdaq is seeking approval from regulators to allow the launch and trading of options tied to the price of bitcoin, the exchange said Tuesday.

New Zealand to Put OECD Crypto Tax Framework in Place by April 2026

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2024. Aug. 27. 14:32

New Zealand to Put OECD Crypto Tax Framework in Place by April 2026 New Zealand-based crypto-asset service providers will have to collect information on users' transactions starting April 1, 2026.

The Crypto Bull Market Has Created 88K New Millionaires in 2024: Henley Global

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2024. Aug. 27. 12:27

The Crypto Bull Market Has Created 88K New Millionaires in 2024: Henley Global The recent cryptocurrency bull market has created more than 88,000 new crypto millionaires and six crypto billionaires, according to a report by New World Wealth and Henley & Partners.

Bitcoin Mining Sector Is in a Consolidation Phase: Architect Partners

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2024. Aug. 27. 12:06

Bitcoin Mining Sector Is in a Consolidation Phase: Architect Partners The effect of miner concentration is yet to be seen, the note said.

Bitcoin Miners Are in M&A Mode: Architect Partners

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2024. Aug. 27. 12:06

Bitcoin Miners Are in M&A Mode: Architect Partners The effect of miner concentration is yet to be seen, the note said.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Drops as Traders Take Profits

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2024. Aug. 27. 12:02

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Drops as Traders Take Profits The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Aug. 27, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

MakerDAO Is Now 'Sky' as $7B Crypto Lender Rolls Out New Stablecoin, Governance Token

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2024. Aug. 27. 12:00

MakerDAO Is Now 'Sky' as $7B Crypto Lender Rolls Out New Stablecoin, Governance Token The driving motivation behind the changes was "how to scale DeFi to gigantic size" and grow a decentralized stablecoin, Rune Christensen said in an interview with CoinDesk.

Telegram CEO's Arrest Is Unlikely to Be the Last: Galaxy

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2024. Aug. 27. 11:03

Telegram CEO's Arrest Is Unlikely to Be the Last: Galaxy Telegram and Pavel Durov were probably resisting takedown or information requests from Europe or France, the report said.

Crypto Bank Xapo to Manage $200M Bitcoin-Denominated Hedge Fund With Hilbert Capital

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2024. Aug. 27. 11:01

Crypto Bank Xapo to Manage $200M Bitcoin-Denominated Hedge Fund With Hilbert Capital The fund, set for launch in September, will be available to corporates, businesses and professional investors

Telegram Under Scrutiny in India, But Ban not Imminent: Reports

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2024. Aug. 27. 10:40

Telegram Under Scrutiny in India, But Ban not Imminent: Reports Telegram, perhaps the most prominent messaging service used by the cryptocurrency ecosystem, is under scrutiny in India but not in immediate danger of a ban, multiple reports have indicated. Indian authorities have asked the investigators for an update on the investigation after Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was arrested in France.

Jailed Binance Exec's Nigeria Case to Be Heard a Month Early

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2024. Aug. 27. 10:30

Jailed Binance Exec's Nigeria Case to Be Heard a Month Early The trial was expected to resume on Oct. 11 but is now set to resume next week after defence lawyers requested that the case be heard sooner.

Bitcoin Drops Below $63K on Profit Taking as SafePal’s SPF Gets Points Boost

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2024. Aug. 27. 09:26

Bitcoin Drops Below $63K on Profit Taking as SafePal’s SPF Gets Points Boost Bitcoin (BTC) slid under the $63,000 mark early Tuesday as profit-taking from a weekend rally extended into a second-day, bringing down the broader crypto market.

Tokenization Pioneer Centrifuge Unveils Lending Market With Morpho, Coinbase

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2024. Aug. 27. 09:00

Tokenization Pioneer Centrifuge Unveils Lending Market With Morpho, Coinbase The institutional real-world asset lending market combines Coinbase’s layer-2 network, Base, and Morpho Vaults using three varieties of tokenized Treasury bills.

Crypto Market Has Struggled Since Spot Ether ETFs Started Trading: Citi

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2024. Aug. 27. 08:49

Crypto Market Has Struggled Since Spot Ether ETFs Started Trading: Citi Demand for digital assets has dried up in recent weeks and both bitcoin and ether ETFs have seen net outflows in the last month, the report said.

Celsius' Bankruptcy Plan Administrator Pays Out Over $2.5B

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2024. Aug. 27. 08:15

Celsius' Bankruptcy Plan Administrator Pays Out Over $2.5B Celsius' bankruptcy administrator has distributed more than $2.53 billion to some 251,000 creditors, it said in its first status report.

U.S. SEC Charges Two Brothers in $60M Ponzi Scam Using a Crypto Platform

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2024. Aug. 27. 06:19

U.S. SEC Charges Two Brothers in $60M Ponzi Scam Using a Crypto Platform The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged brothers Jonathan and Tanner Adam of attempting to defraud more than 80 investors with a $60 million Ponzi scheme involving a crypto asset trading platform, it announced on Monday.

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Could be Free by October, Polymarket Bettors

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2024. Aug. 27. 05:39

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Could be Free by October, Polymarket Bettors Polymarket Confident Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Will be Free by October

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Could Be Free by October: Polymarket Bettors

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2024. Aug. 27. 05:39

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Could Be Free by October: Polymarket Bettors Polymarket Confident Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Will be Free by October

Upstart 'Degenerate' Crypto-Culture Publication Bets on Print

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2024. Aug. 26. 23:19

Upstart 'Degenerate' Crypto-Culture Publication Bets on Print Self-proclaimed "degenerate" crypto media company Superbasedd is betting a monthly print magazine can make it in 2024.

It’s Time to Build a Sustainable Blockchain Ecosystem

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2024. Aug. 26. 21:22

It’s Time to Build a Sustainable Blockchain Ecosystem For years, the industry has created and lost value without establishing real business models. It’s time to demonstrate that we’re on the path to turning blockchains and the applications built on them into real businesses, says Azeem Khan.

Ether ETFs Have Bled Money, but That's Not the Whole Story

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2024. Aug. 26. 20:01

Ether ETFs Have Bled Money, but That's Not the Whole Story BlackRock and other funds have collected billions of dollars worth of inflows for their Ethereum products. Massive outflows from the Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETHE) have overshadowed that, though.

U.S. SEC Settles with Abra Over Unregistered Sales of Securities

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2024. Aug. 26. 19:07

U.S. SEC Settles with Abra Over Unregistered Sales of Securities Abra has agreed to a settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission over accusations the platform, owned by Plutus Lending, inappropriately pushed Abra Earn to customers when the product qualified as a security that should have been registered, the agency said Monday.

SEC’s Case Against Kraken Will Proceed to Trial, California Judge Rules

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2024. Aug. 26. 18:46

SEC’s Case Against Kraken Will Proceed to Trial, California Judge Rules The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) lawsuit against Kraken will proceed to trial, a California judge ruled Friday.

PayPal's Stablecoin Hits $1B Market Cap as Incentives Boost Activity on Solana

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2024. Aug. 26. 18:40

PayPal's Stablecoin Hits $1B Market Cap as Incentives Boost Activity on Solana The payments company's stablecoin entry was off to a slow start last year on Ethereum, but its recent expansion to the Solana blockchain reignited the token's growth.

Tokenized Treasury Funds Pass $2B Market Cap Amid BlackRock’s Explosive Growth

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2024. Aug. 26. 18:26

Tokenized Treasury Funds Pass $2B Market Cap Amid BlackRock’s Explosive Growth Less than five months after hitting $1 billion in market capitalization, tokenized Treasury notes have doubled in size again, crossing the $2 billion level on Saturday, according to data from RWA.xyz.

‘My Living Nightmare’: Detained Binance Exec’s Wife Begs for His Immediate Release

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2024. Aug. 26. 17:50

‘My Living Nightmare’: Detained Binance Exec’s Wife Begs for His Immediate Release The wife of Tigran Gambaryan, the American Binance employee detained in Nigeria, released a new video statement on Monday pleading for his immediate release from prison.

Accelerating Innovation in the DePIN Sector

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2024. Aug. 26. 17:41

Accelerating Innovation in the DePIN Sector Everyone agrees the real-world utility of DePINs is what makes them so interesting, but it’s also what makes them so difficult to build. Companies and investment firms like IoTeX, Hotspotty, EV3, and DePIN Pulse are building tools to lower the barrier to entry for DePIN founders and increase the pace of innovation in the industry, says Connor Lovely.

Did RFK Jr. Really 'Drop Out'? Polymarket Bettors Argue Over Contract Resolution

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2024. Aug. 26. 16:00

Did RFK Jr. Really 'Drop Out'? Polymarket Bettors Argue Over Contract Resolution Prediction market traders place bets on Telegram CEO's release from jail and spread of mpox.

The Fed’s Rate Cut Cushion Is Good News for Crypto

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2024. Aug. 26. 14:40

The Fed’s Rate Cut Cushion Is Good News for Crypto A key metric by which officials set rates shows the potential to cut rates by 175 basis points over the next nine months. If so, that’s likely to drive the prices of bitcoin and ethereum higher, says Scott Garliss.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: RNDR and SOL Lead Gains as Index Rises

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2024. Aug. 26. 13:26

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: RNDR and SOL Lead Gains as Index Rises RNDR jumps 10.7% and SOL climbs 6.7%, leading the CoinDesk 20 Index to a modest gain.

Protocol Village: Radix Plans $37M Endowment Fund, Fetch.ai Starts San Francisco Innovation Lab

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2024. Aug. 26. 13:04

Protocol Village: Radix Plans $37M Endowment Fund, Fetch.ai Starts San Francisco Innovation Lab The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Aug. 22-28.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Consolidates at $64K Before Next Push Higher

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2024. Aug. 26. 12:24

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Consolidates at $64K Before Next Push Higher The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Aug. 26, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

India's CBDC Has 5M Users, Can be Phased in Gradually: Central Bank Governor

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2024. Aug. 26. 10:31

India's CBDC Has 5M Users, Can be Phased in Gradually: Central Bank Governor India's central bank Governor Shaktikanta Das has said that while their retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot has over 5 million users, there should not be in any rush to roll out a system-wide CBDC.

Bitcoin ETFs Log $250M Net Inflows, Highest Since July, After Rate Cut Signal at Jackson Hole

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2024. Aug. 26. 08:42

Bitcoin ETFs Log $250M Net Inflows, Highest Since July, After Rate Cut Signal at Jackson Hole Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell confirmed signs that the public agency is set to loosen monetary policy at the Jackson Hole symposium on Friday.

AI Tokens Lead Crypto Market Ahead of Nvidia Earnings, Bitcoin Under $64K

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2024. Aug. 26. 07:32

AI Tokens Lead Crypto Market Ahead of Nvidia Earnings, Bitcoin Under $64K Analysts polled by FactSet are expecting Nvidia to hit earnings of 65 cents per share, up 141% year-over-year.

Hong Kong Regulator Finds 'Unsatisfactory Practices' at Some Crypto Entities Seeking Full License: Report

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2024. Aug. 26. 07:06

Hong Kong Regulator Finds 'Unsatisfactory Practices' at Some Crypto Entities Seeking Full License: Report Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has found "unsatisfactory practices" at "some" of the cryptocurrency exchanges seeking a full license from it after conducting on-site inspections, Bloomberg reported on Thursday citing people familiar with the situation.

Protocol Village: Radix Plans $37M Endowment Fund, Fetch.ai Starts San Francisco Innovation Lab

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2024. Aug. 26. 00:41

Protocol Village: Radix Plans $37M Endowment Fund, Fetch.ai Starts San Francisco Innovation Lab The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Aug. 22-28.

TON Down 14% as Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Arrested in France

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2024. Aug. 25. 04:56

TON Down 14% as Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Arrested in France Durov's arrest stems from a warrant issued by France's OFIM, an office that works to prevent violence against minors, as part of a complaint into Telegram's lack of moderation and cooperation with law enforcement.

Protocol Village: Radix Plans $37M Endowment Fund, Fetch.ai Starts San Francisco Innovation Lab

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2024. Aug. 24. 23:13

Protocol Village: Radix Plans $37M Endowment Fund, Fetch.ai Starts San Francisco Innovation Lab The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Aug. 22-28.

Bitcoin Surges to Nearly $64K, Adding to Gains as RFK Jr. Endorses Trump

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2024. Aug. 23. 19:53

Bitcoin Surges to Nearly $64K, Adding to Gains as RFK Jr. Endorses Trump The independent candidate is suspending his campaign for president and removing his name from the ballot in ten "battleground" states.

Crypto Friendly RFK Jr. Drops White House Hunt, Will Lend Kennedy Name to Trump

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2024. Aug. 23. 19:37

Crypto Friendly RFK Jr. Drops White House Hunt, Will Lend Kennedy Name to Trump Robert Kennedy Jr. has suspended his independent pursuit of the U.S. presidency and encouraged his supporters to instead back former President Donald Trump in battleground states, putting the weight of the Kennedy name behind the GOP candidate.

Protocol Village: Radix Plans $37M Endowment Fund, Fetch.ai Starts San Francisco Innovation Lab

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2024. Aug. 23. 19:03

Protocol Village: Radix Plans $37M Endowment Fund, Fetch.ai Starts San Francisco Innovation Lab The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Aug. 22-28.

Okay, Bloomer!

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2024. Aug. 23. 17:17

Okay, Bloomer! Bloomberg’s editorial board says Harris and Trump shouldn’t “pander” to crypto. The piece itself panders to stereotypes about the digital assets industry.

OK, Bloomer!

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2024. Aug. 23. 17:17

OK, Bloomer! Bloomberg’s editorial board says Harris and Trump shouldn’t “pander” to crypto. The piece itself panders to stereotypes about the digital assets industry.

Protocol Village: Radix Plans $37M Endowment Fund, Fetch.ai Starts San Francisco Innovation Lab

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2024. Aug. 23. 15:32

Protocol Village: Radix Plans $37M Endowment Fund, Fetch.ai Starts San Francisco Innovation Lab The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Aug. 22-28.

WazirX to Phase In Indian Rupee Withdrawals Starting Aug. 26

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2024. Aug. 23. 15:07

WazirX to Phase In Indian Rupee Withdrawals Starting Aug. 26 Users of the Indian crypto exchange will be able to take out up to 66% of their rupee funds in two phases following a suspension instituted after last month's $230 million dollar hack.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: AVAX and NEAR Surge as Index Climbs 1.5%

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2024. Aug. 23. 13:27

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: AVAX and NEAR Surge as Index Climbs 1.5% AVAX leads with a 7.4% increase, closely followed by NEAR at 7.3%, lifting the index higher.

Protocol Village: Fetch.ai Starts San Francisco Innovation Lab, Sony Plans 'Soneium' With Startale

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2024. Aug. 23. 13:08

Protocol Village: Fetch.ai Starts San Francisco Innovation Lab, Sony Plans 'Soneium' With Startale The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Aug. 22-28.

First Mover Americas: Will BTC React to Powell’s Jackson Hole Speech?

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2024. Aug. 23. 12:01

First Mover Americas: Will BTC React to Powell’s Jackson Hole Speech? The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Aug. 23, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

MakerDAO to Offer Optional MKR Conversions for New Governance Token

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2024. Aug. 23. 11:57

MakerDAO to Offer Optional MKR Conversions for New Governance Token Crypto lending platform MakerDAO, the protocol behind the DAI stablecoin, will allow MKR holders to convert their tokens to NewGovToken (NGT) tokens at a ratio of 1:24,000.

Bitcoin Mining Opportunity Is Worth About $74B, JPMorgan Says

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2024. Aug. 23. 11:45

Bitcoin Mining Opportunity Is Worth About $74B, JPMorgan Says The Wall Street bank updated its models and price targets for the miners to account for second quarter results and changes in the price of bitcoin and the network hashrate.

Donald Trump Teases 'The DeFiant Ones' Crypto Project on Truth Social

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2024. Aug. 23. 10:05

Donald Trump Teases 'The DeFiant Ones' Crypto Project on Truth Social “It’s time we take a stand – together,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social account with a Telegram group link to the unreleased decentralized finance platform.

DeFi Summer Is Making a Comeback, Steno Research Says

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2024. Aug. 23. 09:06

DeFi Summer Is Making a Comeback, Steno Research Says Total value locked across the crypto ecosystem is expected to reach an all-time high in the first half of next year, the report said.

Bitcoin Tops $61K Ahead of Jackson Hole as Ether ETFs Extend Record Outflow Streak

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2024. Aug. 23. 08:43

Bitcoin Tops $61K Ahead of Jackson Hole as Ether ETFs Extend Record Outflow Streak Comments at the Jackson Hole symposium later Friday may give clues about the Federal Reserve monetary policies, will boost or undermine prices of risk assets, including bitcoin.

Bitcoin Tops $61K Before Powell's Jackson Hole Speech as Ether ETFs Face Record Outflows

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2024. Aug. 23. 08:43

Bitcoin Tops $61K Before Powell's Jackson Hole Speech as Ether ETFs Face Record Outflows Comments at the Jackson Hole symposium later Friday may give clues about the Federal Reserve monetary policies, will boost or undermine prices of risk assets, including bitcoin.

Australia's Securities Regulator Wins Case Against Kraken's Local Operator

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2024. Aug. 23. 06:45

Australia's Securities Regulator Wins Case Against Kraken's Local Operator The Federal Court of Australia ruled on Friday that cryptocurrency exchange Kraken's operator in Australia, Bit Trade Pty Ltd, "contravened" with a section of the nation's Corporations Act.

Sony, Electronics Pioneer Behind Walkman, Starts Own Blockchain 'Soneium'

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2024. Aug. 23. 04:00

Sony, Electronics Pioneer Behind Walkman, Starts Own Blockchain 'Soneium' The new project, "Soneium" will be a layer-2 network atop the Ethereum blockchain, using technology from Optimism's OP Stack.

R.I.P. Unhosted Wallet Rule

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2024. Aug. 23. 02:30

R.I.P. Unhosted Wallet Rule In 2020, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network proposed imposing know-your-customer requirements on unhosted wallets, drawing immense backlash from the crypto industry. This week, the Treasury Department formally withdrew the proposal.

From Chaos to Crypto: The Crecimiento Movement Igniting Argentina

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2024. Aug. 22. 20:31

From Chaos to Crypto: The Crecimiento Movement Igniting Argentina A month-long pop-up in Buenos Aires is showing how crypto can potentially transform an economy from the bottom-up.

Meeting Binance CEO Richard Teng

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2024. Aug. 22. 20:15

Meeting Binance CEO Richard Teng Four takeaways from CoinDesk’s interview in New York yesterday.

Protocol Village: Tanssi Expands to Ethereum With Symbiotic, Stork Raises $4.7M

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2024. Aug. 22. 19:57

Protocol Village: Tanssi Expands to Ethereum With Symbiotic, Stork Raises $4.7M The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Aug. 22-28.

CluCoin Founder Pleads Guilty to Stealing $1.1M of Investor Funds for Online Gambling

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2024. Aug. 22. 19:27

CluCoin Founder Pleads Guilty to Stealing $1.1M of Investor Funds for Online Gambling The founder of Miami-based crypto project CluCoin has pleaded guilty to stealing over $1 million from investors and spending the money at online casinos.

Crypto Promoter and Failed Politician Michelle Bond Accused of Illegally Taking FTX Cash

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2024. Aug. 22. 19:21

Crypto Promoter and Failed Politician Michelle Bond Accused of Illegally Taking FTX Cash Michelle Bond, who once ran a Washington-based crypto advocacy group and had served as a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission lawyer, was indicted in federal court for taking illegal campaign contributions during her 2022 run for Congress, and court documents detail how a river of cash came through her former FTX executive boyfriend.

Protocol Village: Tanssi Expands to Ethereum With Symbiotic, Stork Raises $4.7M

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2024. Aug. 22. 19:19

Protocol Village: Tanssi Expands to Ethereum With Symbiotic, Stork Raises $4.7M The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Aug. 22-28.

Colombia's Regulator Notifies Worldcoin of Alleged Data Violation

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2024. Aug. 22. 18:33

Colombia's Regulator Notifies Worldcoin of Alleged Data Violation Worldcoin is currently collecting data of individuals with its Orb device in 25 locations of the Latin American country.

Sam Altman's Worldcoin Violated Data Policies, Colombia Regulator Says

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2024. Aug. 22. 18:33

Sam Altman's Worldcoin Violated Data Policies, Colombia Regulator Says Worldcoin is currently collecting data of individuals with its Orb device in 25 locations of the Latin American country.

Protocol Village: Stork Raises $4.7M, VitaDAO Founders Launch 'BIO'

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2024. Aug. 22. 16:04

Protocol Village: Stork Raises $4.7M, VitaDAO Founders Launch 'BIO' The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Aug. 22-28.

Protocol Village: Zellic Acquires Code4rena, Credbull Raises $5.2M

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2024. Aug. 22. 15:27

Protocol Village: Zellic Acquires Code4rena, Credbull Raises $5.2M The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Aug. 22-28.

OmegaPro Co-Founder Arrested in Turkey on Suspicion of $4B Ponzi Scheme: Reports

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2024. Aug. 22. 15:19

OmegaPro Co-Founder Arrested in Turkey on Suspicion of $4B Ponzi Scheme: Reports The firm said it invested in cryptocurrency and forex, and reportedly collapsed in 2022.

Crypto for Advisors: Are Crypto SMAs Right for Institutions?

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2024. Aug. 22. 15:00

Crypto for Advisors: Are Crypto SMAs Right for Institutions? Separately Managed Accounts, or SMAs, offer significant advantages over ETFs for institutional investors who want to invest in crypto via actively managed accounts.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: RNDR Surges 6.9% as Index Inches Higher

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2024. Aug. 22. 13:37

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: RNDR Surges 6.9% as Index Inches Higher Eleven assets in the CoinDesk 20 gained, with LINK joining RNDR as the strongest performer.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell Expected to Set Stage for September Rate Cut

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2024. Aug. 22. 13:34

Fed Chair Jerome Powell Expected to Set Stage for September Rate Cut Bitcoin remains nearly 20% below its all-time high, while U.S. stocks and gold are at or within close shouting distance of record levels.

Protocol Village: Credbull Raises $5.2M, Aave Comes to ZKSync Era

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2024. Aug. 22. 13:20

Protocol Village: Credbull Raises $5.2M, Aave Comes to ZKSync Era The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Aug. 22-28.

Memecoin Frenzy Reaches Tron as Justin Sun-Backed SunPump Rakes in Big Bucks

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2024. Aug. 22. 13:07

Memecoin Frenzy Reaches Tron as Justin Sun-Backed SunPump Rakes in Big Bucks The memecoin generator launched in mid-August and has crossed $1 million in revenues in its first nine days - a large amount considering Tron’s low fees.

NEAR Blockchain Gets Major Upgrade to Add 'Stateless Validation'

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2024. Aug. 22. 13:00

NEAR Blockchain Gets Major Upgrade to Add 'Stateless Validation' NEAR Protocol has deployed a major upgrade known as "Nightshade 2.0" on its main network, designed to improve the scalability and usability of the blockchain.

Stablecoin Issuing System M^0 Employs Fireblocks for Crypto Custody

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2024. Aug. 22. 13:00

Stablecoin Issuing System M^0 Employs Fireblocks for Crypto Custody M^0 allows stablecoin issuers to incentivize distributors, liquidity providers and so on by programmatically sharing yield among an ecosystem of users.

Avalanche Becomes Latest Blockchain to Support Franklin Templeton's Tokenized Money Market Fund

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2024. Aug. 22. 13:00

Avalanche Becomes Latest Blockchain to Support Franklin Templeton's Tokenized Money Market Fund The fund’s official record of share ownership is kept on the Stellar network and the fund may also use Polygon and Arbitrum for certain accounts.

Crypto Asset Manager Grayscale Offers AVAX Token Investment in New Avalanche Trust

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2024. Aug. 22. 13:00

Crypto Asset Manager Grayscale Offers AVAX Token Investment in New Avalanche Trust The provider of bitcoin and ether ETFs now offers more than 20 crypto investment products.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Advances Following Reports of RFK Jr. Withdrawal

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2024. Aug. 22. 12:01

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Advances Following Reports of RFK Jr. Withdrawal The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Aug. 22, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Crypto OTC Desks Now Hold Over $22B in Bitcoin: CryptoQuant

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2024. Aug. 22. 11:41

Crypto OTC Desks Now Hold Over $22B in Bitcoin: CryptoQuant Miners often turn to OTC deals to sell bitcoin, CryptoQuant noted.

Former FTX Executive Ryan Salame Claims Government Backtracked on Plea Deal: Filing

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2024. Aug. 22. 09:01

Former FTX Executive Ryan Salame Claims Government Backtracked on Plea Deal: Filing Salame's counsel argued in a filing that the government resumed investigating his domestic partner, ADAM CEO Michelle Bond, despite despite assurances that the investigation would cease if he cooperated.

Bitcoin Flipflops; MATIC, LINK Surge as Dim Market Action Continues

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2024. Aug. 22. 08:11

Bitcoin Flipflops; MATIC, LINK Surge as Dim Market Action Continues Polygon and Chainlink’s tokens surged as much as 10% on fundamental developments.

Bitcoin's Uptrend Threatened by Looming 'Stochastics' Signal: Fairlead Strategies

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2024. Aug. 22. 05:47

Bitcoin's Uptrend Threatened by Looming 'Stochastics' Signal: Fairlead Strategies The pending signal, if confirmed, would imply a challenging time ahead, according to analysis by Fairlead Strategies.

Top Republican Retains Hope U.S. Crypto Legislation Can Get Done This Year

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2024. Aug. 21. 23:00

Top Republican Retains Hope U.S. Crypto Legislation Can Get Done This Year Sen. Cynthia Lummis said the window is closing, but it's not shut yet.

Protocol Village: Credbull Raises $5.2M, Aave Comes to ZKSync Era

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2024. Aug. 21. 22:28

Protocol Village: Credbull Raises $5.2M, Aave Comes to ZKSync Era The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Aug. 22-28.

Nearly Half of All Corporate Election Spending in 2024 Cycle Comes from Crypto Companies, Study Finds

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2024. Aug. 21. 22:13

Nearly Half of All Corporate Election Spending in 2024 Cycle Comes from Crypto Companies, Study Finds Nearly half of all corporate political contributions in the 2024 election cycle came from cryptocurrency companies, according to a Wednesday report from corporate influence watchdog Public Citizen.

Protocol Village: Credbull Raises $5.2M, Aave Comes to ZKSync Era

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2024. Aug. 21. 21:41

Protocol Village: Credbull Raises $5.2M, Aave Comes to ZKSync Era The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Aug. 22-28.

TradFi Underestimates Bitcoin's Enormous Scale, Franklin Templeton CEO Says

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2024. Aug. 21. 21:04

TradFi Underestimates Bitcoin's Enormous Scale, Franklin Templeton CEO Says Bitcoin processed $36.6 trillion in transactions last year, far more than payment network giants Mastercard and Visa combined.

Kamala Harris Signals Interest in Friendlier Stance on Crypto: Bloomberg

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2024. Aug. 21. 20:30

Kamala Harris Signals Interest in Friendlier Stance on Crypto: Bloomberg The cryptocurrency industry has made no secret of its displeasure with the Biden administration's approach towards regulating digital assets.

'Get Him Home': Binance CEO Urges Nigerian Government to Free Detained Exec

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2024. Aug. 21. 20:26

'Get Him Home': Binance CEO Urges Nigerian Government to Free Detained Exec Tigran Gambaryan, a U.S. citizen who works for Binance, has been held in Nigeria since February.

New Binance CEO Sees No Need for IPO as He Plots 100-Year Strategy for Crypto Exchange

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2024. Aug. 21. 20:01

New Binance CEO Sees No Need for IPO as He Plots 100-Year Strategy for Crypto Exchange Richard Teng, who replaced founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao in November, is playing the long game.

The Protocol: Now Everyone's Putting a Wrapper on Bitcoin

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2024. Aug. 21. 20:00

The Protocol: Now Everyone's Putting a Wrapper on Bitcoin In this week's issue of CoinDesk's newsletter on blockchain technology, we're covering the drama surrounding "wrapped bitcoin" as Tron founder Justin Sun assumes a custody role, signs of upheaval in the Urbit ecosystem and the rise of dark pools on Ethereum.

If Men Were Angels: Decentralization’s Silent Comeback

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2024. Aug. 21. 19:50

If Men Were Angels: Decentralization’s Silent Comeback MoonPay’s Keith A. Grossman argues that we are facing a new and insidious form of centralization that’s threatening core civil liberties. But, just as this threat is fueled by emerging technology, it can also be stopped by it.

Latin American E-Commerce Giant Mercado Libre Launches U.S. Dollar-Tied Stablecoin

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2024. Aug. 21. 18:56

Latin American E-Commerce Giant Mercado Libre Launches U.S. Dollar-Tied Stablecoin Customers of Mercado Libre digital bank subsidiary Mercado Pago will be able to buy and sell Meli Dollar with their Brazilian reais balances.

After 2022’s Bust, Scars Are Healing In Crypto Lending

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2024. Aug. 21. 18:53

After 2022’s Bust, Scars Are Healing In Crypto Lending Innovative structures, attractive yields, and stronger risk management capabilities are driving a recovery in institutional crypto lending markets, says Craig Birchall, head of product at Membrane, an institutional loan management software provider for digital asset markets.

Can Crypto Sway the U.S. Election?

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2024. Aug. 21. 18:30

Can Crypto Sway the U.S. Election? With the political environment so finely poised, candidates would be wise to attract crypto voters, says Nonco’s Jeffrey Howard.

DePIN Media Network PTK Starts Up on Coinbase’s Base to Bring Transparency to Making Movies

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2024. Aug. 21. 16:00

DePIN Media Network PTK Starts Up on Coinbase’s Base to Bring Transparency to Making Movies PKT has Hollywood talent behind it who are sick of the the black box that is the industry's film production process.

DePIN Media Network PTK Starts Up on Coinbase's Base to Bring Transparency to Making Movies

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2024. Aug. 21. 16:00

DePIN Media Network PTK Starts Up on Coinbase's Base to Bring Transparency to Making Movies PKT has Hollywood talent behind it who are sick of the the black box that is the industry's film production process.

DePIN Media Network PKT Starts Up on Coinbase's Base to Bring Transparency to Making Movies

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2024. Aug. 21. 16:00

DePIN Media Network PKT Starts Up on Coinbase's Base to Bring Transparency to Making Movies PKT has Hollywood talent behind it who are sick of the the black box that is the industry's film production process.

Bitcoin Gets Brief Boost After U.S. Employment Growth Revised Lower

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2024. Aug. 21. 15:00

Bitcoin Gets Brief Boost After U.S. Employment Growth Revised Lower Job growth for the 12-months ending in March 2024 was 818,000 lower than previously reported, according to a government report.

Crypto Airdrops Ban U.S. Users, but Americans Are Claiming Tokens Anyway

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2024. Aug. 21. 14:40

Crypto Airdrops Ban U.S. Users, but Americans Are Claiming Tokens Anyway Airdrop geoblocks help projects avoid tangling with U.S. laws. But the safeguards aren't very effective. America's crypto scene doesn't respect the rules they help write.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Index Trades Down Despite Gains from MATIC and UNI

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2024. Aug. 21. 13:44

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Index Trades Down Despite Gains from MATIC and UNI Polygon and Uniswap gain ground as Litecoin and others drag CoinDesk 20 index down by 0.3%.

Controversial Crypto Firm Prometheum to Treat Uniswap and Arbitrum's Tokens as Securities

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2024. Aug. 21. 13:00

Controversial Crypto Firm Prometheum to Treat Uniswap and Arbitrum's Tokens as Securities Prometheum is forging ahead with its strategy to comply with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's view on cryptocurrency transactions by letting two more tokens into its custody operation for crypto securities, whether the rest of the industry agrees or not.

BlackRock’s ETHA Becomes First Ethereum ETF to Cross $1B in Net Inflows

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2024. Aug. 21. 12:58

BlackRock’s ETHA Becomes First Ethereum ETF to Cross $1B in Net Inflows ETHA holds over $860 million in net assets. Only Grayscale’s mini ether trust (ETH) and Ethereum trust (ETHE) have more. Its net inflows are more than the next three highest ETF inflows combined.

Cipher's Bitcoin Mining Business Remains Compelling, Canaccord Says

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2024. Aug. 21. 12:31

Cipher's Bitcoin Mining Business Remains Compelling, Canaccord Says The mining business is a standout in the sector in terms of exahash growth, operating performance and low power costs, the report said.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Holds Below $60K Before U.S. Jobs Data Revision

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2024. Aug. 21. 12:06

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Holds Below $60K Before U.S. Jobs Data Revision The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Aug. 21, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

'Wartime CEO': Urbit's Founder Returns in Shakeup at Moonshot Software Project

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2024. Aug. 21. 12:00

'Wartime CEO': Urbit's Founder Returns in Shakeup at Moonshot Software Project "We're here to fix this," Curtis Yarvin says of the struggling endeavor to rebuild the entire internet computing stack from scratch.

Story Protocol Developer Raises $80M Series B, Led by A16z, for Intellectual Property Chain

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2024. Aug. 21. 12:00

Story Protocol Developer Raises $80M Series B, Led by A16z, for Intellectual Property Chain "We’re focused on solving a real problem that impacts the creative industry, not just creating another technical tweak," Story Protocol CEO SY Lee says.

German Regulator Seizes 13 Crypto ATMS

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2024. Aug. 21. 11:44

German Regulator Seizes 13 Crypto ATMS The machines were operating without the required BaFin permission and posed money laundering risks, the statement by BaFin said.

Bitcoin Miner Bitfarms to Buy Rival Stronghold Digital for $175M in Stock, Debt

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2024. Aug. 21. 11:16

Bitcoin Miner Bitfarms to Buy Rival Stronghold Digital for $175M in Stock, Debt The deal comes weeks after Riot Platforms dropped a bid to buy Bitfarms, choosing to overhaul the company's board before pursuing a takoever again.

Tether Plans to Develop UAE Dirham-Pegged Stablecoin Alongside Phoenix Group

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2024. Aug. 21. 10:30

Tether Plans to Develop UAE Dirham-Pegged Stablecoin Alongside Phoenix Group Tether plans to seek licensing for the stablecoin under the U.A.E. Central Bank's Payment Token Services Regulation.

Bitcoin Metrics Signal Weak Demand as BTC ETF Hype Slows: CryptoQuant

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2024. Aug. 21. 10:17

Bitcoin Metrics Signal Weak Demand as BTC ETF Hype Slows: CryptoQuant Apparent demand has slowed considerably since early April and even dipped into negative territory this month, the firm noted.

Institutions Are Still Buying Bitcoin ETFs, Bitwise Says

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2024. Aug. 21. 08:35

Institutions Are Still Buying Bitcoin ETFs, Bitwise Says The number of institutional investors holding bitcoin ETFs rose 14% in the second quarter of the year to 1,100, the report said.

Zenrock Aims to Calm Users' DeFi Wobbles With Decentralized Custody Offering

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2024. Aug. 21. 08:21

Zenrock Aims to Calm Users' DeFi Wobbles With Decentralized Custody Offering Crypto custody upstart Qredo has got a new lease of life after being bought out of administration by Dan Tapiero’s 10T Holdings and 1RoundTable Partners. The company is soon to relaunch as Zenrock.

Bitcoin Bear Trap? Goldman Says Wednesday's U.S. Jobs Report is Likely to Overstate Weakness

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2024. Aug. 21. 08:14

Bitcoin Bear Trap? Goldman Says Wednesday's U.S. Jobs Report is Likely to Overstate Weakness On Wednesday, the Bureau of Labor statistics will publish a preliminary estimate of the benchmark revision to the level of monthly nonfarm payrolls (jobs report) from April 2023 to March 2024.

Trump Tops Harris On Polymarket; Tron, Cardano in Green as Bitcoin Sinks

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2024. Aug. 21. 07:54

Trump Tops Harris On Polymarket; Tron, Cardano in Green as Bitcoin Sinks Traders said that bitcoin would need to break above the $61,000 level and stay above it if sentiment were to change among market participants. PLUS: Trump retakes lead over Harris and Tron’s TRX surges on Sunpump.meme’s growth.

Trump Tops Harris on Polymarket; Tron, Cardano in the Green as Bitcoin Sinks

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2024. Aug. 21. 07:54

Trump Tops Harris on Polymarket; Tron, Cardano in the Green as Bitcoin Sinks Traders said that bitcoin would need to break above the $61,000 level and stay above it if sentiment were to change among market participants. PLUS: Trump retakes lead over Harris and Tron’s TRX surges on Sunpump.meme’s growth.

Another Crypto 'Fraudster' Arrested in Montenegro, Where Do Kwon Awaits Extradition: Reports

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2024. Aug. 21. 07:10

Another Crypto 'Fraudster' Arrested in Montenegro, Where Do Kwon Awaits Extradition: Reports Polish national Roman Ziemian, the co-founder of digital currency trading platform FutureNet who allegedly defrauded users out of around $21 million has been detained in Montenegro, according to multiple reports citing an announcement from the nation's police.

Mt. Gox Moves $700M in Bitcoin, BTC Unmoved at $59K

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2024. Aug. 21. 05:40

Mt. Gox Moves $700M in Bitcoin, BTC Unmoved at $59K According to Galaxy's Alex Thorn expects only 1,265 BTC, woth over $70 million, may be offloaded in the market.

Crypto-backed Candidate Ansari Narrowly Wins Arizona Primary By 39 Votes

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2024. Aug. 20. 20:20

Crypto-backed Candidate Ansari Narrowly Wins Arizona Primary By 39 Votes Another crypto fan is likely to arrive in Congress next year, with Yassamin Ansari winning her Democratic primary race in Arizona by a scant 39 votes, a result confirmed Tuesday after an automatic recount.

Faster Computers and Better Algorithms Will Fully Decentralize Blockchains

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2024. Aug. 20. 19:09

Faster Computers and Better Algorithms Will Fully Decentralize Blockchains The next iteration of blockchain improvements may give us a new opportunity to achieve genuine decentralization, delivering resilient networks with innovative services, says Paul Brody, head of blockchain at EY.

Nigeria Plans to Introduce Crypto Licensing Process: Bloomberg

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2024. Aug. 20. 15:04

Nigeria Plans to Introduce Crypto Licensing Process: Bloomberg The SEC wants to issue its first licenses for digital service and tokenized assets as early as this month.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: AVAX and NEAR Lead as Index Gains 2.2%

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2024. Aug. 20. 13:44

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: AVAX and NEAR Lead as Index Gains 2.2% Avalanche surged 6%, and NEAR followed with a 4.6% increase, as all but one asset posted gains.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Returns to $61K, Outperforms Broader Crypto Market

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2024. Aug. 20. 12:01

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Returns to $61K, Outperforms Broader Crypto Market The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Aug. 20, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

U.S. Leading Economic Indicators Continue to Fall, No Longer Signal Recession

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2024. Aug. 20. 10:36

U.S. Leading Economic Indicators Continue to Fall, No Longer Signal Recession The U.S. recession fears were partly responsible for the early August slide in stocks and cryptocurrencies.

State Street Selects Taurus for Crypto Custody, Tokenization

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2024. Aug. 20. 10:30

State Street Selects Taurus for Crypto Custody, Tokenization The bank will start with tokenization and plans to offer digital asset custody once the U.S. regulatory environment improves.

U.S.-Listed Bitcoin Miners Have the Upper Hand Over Unlisted Peers: Bernstein

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2024. Aug. 20. 10:19

U.S.-Listed Bitcoin Miners Have the Upper Hand Over Unlisted Peers: Bernstein The ability to raise debt or equity in the world's deepest capital markets is a major advantage, the report said.

Floki Scores Major Deals With English Premier League Teams

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2024. Aug. 20. 08:48

Floki Scores Major Deals With English Premier League Teams Ecosystem tokens and its flagship Valhalla game will be widely featured on stadium screens and as uniform sponsors, boosting the project's visibility as part of an initial one-year contract.

Bitcoin Pops Over $61K, XRP Leads Gains Among Majors

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2024. Aug. 20. 07:09

Bitcoin Pops Over $61K, XRP Leads Gains Among Majors Some traders expect market movements nearer to Friday when Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell is scheduled to speak at the Jackson Hole symposium.

Solana's Former Top Decentralized Crypto Exchange Faces SEC Securities Violations

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2024. Aug. 20. 01:05

Solana's Former Top Decentralized Crypto Exchange Faces SEC Securities Violations Mango Markets' governing body is looking to offer a settlement to the SEC.

Top Democratic Donor Leaves Crypto Super PAC

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2024. Aug. 20. 00:36

Top Democratic Donor Leaves Crypto Super PAC Ron Conway disagrees with spending $12 million to defeat Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown.

Protocol Village: Infinit Unveils 'DeFi Abstraction Layer,' Babylon Phased Mainnet Launch This Week

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2024. Aug. 19. 22:51

Protocol Village: Infinit Unveils 'DeFi Abstraction Layer,' Babylon Phased Mainnet Launch This Week The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Aug. 15-21, 2024.

Protocol Village: Infinit Unveils 'DeFi Abstraction Layer,' Robin Linus Delivers BitVM2

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2024. Aug. 19. 21:10

Protocol Village: Infinit Unveils 'DeFi Abstraction Layer,' Robin Linus Delivers BitVM2 The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Aug. 15-21, 2024.

NY Judge Rejects SEC’s Efforts to Stymie Tron’s Arguments in Ongoing Securities Suit

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2024. Aug. 19. 20:51

NY Judge Rejects SEC’s Efforts to Stymie Tron’s Arguments in Ongoing Securities Suit A New York judge has rejected a request from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to force a pre-trial conference or to require the filing of an additional response in its ongoing securities fraud lawsuit against the Tron Foundation and founder Justin Sun.

Protocol Village: Infinit Unveils 'DeFi Abstraction Layer,' Robin Linus Delivers BitVM2

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2024. Aug. 19. 17:36

Protocol Village: Infinit Unveils 'DeFi Abstraction Layer,' Robin Linus Delivers BitVM2 The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Aug. 15-21, 2024.

Why DePIN Is Taking Off Now

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2024. Aug. 19. 16:33

Why DePIN Is Taking Off Now DePIN has existed for a few market cycles, with early successes in digital infrastructure networks like Helium and Golem. Now, half a decade later, it is taking off, as seen by a surge in product launches and new DePIN-dedicated funds. Outlier Ventures’ Jasper De Maere, asks: Why now?

Harris Leads Trump on Polymarket as DNC Begins, but They Got Tied Earlier Amid Volatility

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2024. Aug. 19. 16:00

Harris Leads Trump on Polymarket as DNC Begins, but They Got Tied Earlier Amid Volatility Plus, bettors see RFK dropping out by November without a Trump endorsement, and China's 'bitcoin ban' is more complicated than what Justin Sun thinks.

Bitcoin Staking Platform Babylon to Start Phased Mainnet Launch This Week

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2024. Aug. 19. 16:00

Bitcoin Staking Platform Babylon to Start Phased Mainnet Launch This Week Allnodes, Figment and Galaxy Digital are among the finality providers.

Australian Securities Regulator Nabbed More Than 600 Crypto Investment Scams in a Year

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2024. Aug. 19. 15:55

Australian Securities Regulator Nabbed More Than 600 Crypto Investment Scams in a Year The cypro scams amounted to about 9% of the total fake investment platforms taken down in the first year of its investment scam disruption program.

Protocol Village: Infinit Unveils 'DeFi Abstraction Layer,' Robin Linus Delivers BitVM2

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2024. Aug. 19. 14:23

Protocol Village: Infinit Unveils 'DeFi Abstraction Layer,' Robin Linus Delivers BitVM2 The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Aug. 15-21, 2024.

Crypto's Bet on Election Betting Expands to Solana

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2024. Aug. 19. 14:15

Crypto's Bet on Election Betting Expands to Solana Perpetuals trading hub Drift protocol is adding a Polymarket-style prediction market – with some DeFi twists.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: UNI Drops 5.8% as Index Trades Lower

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2024. Aug. 19. 14:01

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: UNI Drops 5.8% as Index Trades Lower UNI falls 5.8% while NEAR loses 2'8% in mixed performance for CoinDesk 20's top assets.

Bitwise Acquires London-Based ETP Provider ETC Group to Enter Europe

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2024. Aug. 19. 13:59

Bitwise Acquires London-Based ETP Provider ETC Group to Enter Europe The acquisition of ETC Group's $1 billion in assets under management takes Bitwise's AUM above $4.5 billion.

Coin Center Wins Right to Sue U.S. Treasury, IRS Again Over Controversial Tax Reporting Rule

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2024. Aug. 19. 13:09

Coin Center Wins Right to Sue U.S. Treasury, IRS Again Over Controversial Tax Reporting Rule Crypto think tank Coin Center will get another shot at suing the U.S. Treasury Department over what it says is an “unconstitutional” amendment to the tax code that would require Americans to disclose the details of certain crypto transactions to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

Nigeria Planning to Present Law to Tax Crypto by September: Report

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2024. Aug. 19. 12:19

Nigeria Planning to Present Law to Tax Crypto by September: Report Nigeria's Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) plans to bring a bill for taxing the crypto industry to parliament by September, news outlet Punch Nigeria reported on Saturday.

First Mover Americas: XRP Outperforms as Digital Assets Start Week in the Red

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2024. Aug. 19. 12:18

First Mover Americas: XRP Outperforms as Digital Assets Start Week in the Red The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Aug. 19, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

What a Dubai Court Ordering a Company to Pay Its Employee in Crypto Means

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2024. Aug. 19. 10:57

What a Dubai Court Ordering a Company to Pay Its Employee in Crypto Means A court in Dubai ordered a company to pay an employee using a cryptocurrency token, as agreed in the employment contract. The ruling raises several questions even as it lends some legitimization to crypto in the region.

Attention Bitcoin Traders, the Japanese Yen Is Strengthening Again

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2024. Aug. 19. 08:59

Attention Bitcoin Traders, the Japanese Yen Is Strengthening Again A similar yen outperformance early this month, triggered carry unwind and rocked risk assets, including cryptocurrencies.

TON Leads Crypto Majors as BTC, ETH Remain Flat

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2024. Aug. 19. 07:49

TON Leads Crypto Majors as BTC, ETH Remain Flat GameFi heavy TON outperformed the CoinDesk 20 during the Monday trading day in Asia.

Shaquille O'Neal Will Have to Defend Some of the Allegations Against Him in the Astrals NFT Lawsuit

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2024. Aug. 19. 07:34

Shaquille O'Neal Will Have to Defend Some of the Allegations Against Him in the Astrals NFT Lawsuit A U.S. court has granted one part and dismissed another part of a class action lawsuit against legendary basketball player Shaquille O'Neal for his role in the NFT project Astrals, according to court documents.

Protocol Village: Quai Releases Mainnet-Compatible Devnet, Crunch Lab Raises $3.5M

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2024. Aug. 16. 19:34

Protocol Village: Quai Releases Mainnet-Compatible Devnet, Crunch Lab Raises $3.5M The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Aug. 15-21, 2024.

Bitcoin Mining Profitability Fell to All Time Lows in August, JPMorgan Analyst Says

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2024. Aug. 16. 13:52

Bitcoin Mining Profitability Fell to All Time Lows in August, JPMorgan Analyst Says The total market cap of the fourteen publicly listed mining stocks the bank tracks fell 18% since the end of last month, the report said.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: UNI leads with 3.8% Gains as Index Rises

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2024. Aug. 16. 13:31

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: UNI leads with 3.8% Gains as Index Rises Twelve assets in the CoinDesk 20 Index gained, with ADA joining UNI among the largest advancers.

Nigeria Court Freezes $38M of Crypto Allegedly Sent to Support Protests in the Country: Reports

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2024. Aug. 16. 12:23

Nigeria Court Freezes $38M of Crypto Allegedly Sent to Support Protests in the Country: Reports Nigerian authorities have traced $50 million of cryptocurrency sent to support recent protests, local media reported.

First Mover Americas: Crypto Trades Little Changed Following Thursday's Slide

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2024. Aug. 16. 12:22

First Mover Americas: Crypto Trades Little Changed Following Thursday's Slide The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Aug. 16, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Bitcoin, Ether Held in BlackRock ETFs Cross Those of Grayscale’s for the First Time

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2024. Aug. 16. 11:58

Bitcoin, Ether Held in BlackRock ETFs Cross Those of Grayscale’s for the First Time BlackRock is now the largest holder of the two assets in publicly traded funds.

Digital Payments Platform Flexa Launches Crypto Point-of-Sale Tool

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2024. Aug. 16. 11:52

Digital Payments Platform Flexa Launches Crypto Point-of-Sale Tool Flexa Components will allow retailers to accept crypto payments like USDC at the point of sale.

Record Drop in Ethereum Gas Fees Marks Historically Bullish Signal For ETH, Analyst Says

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2024. Aug. 16. 11:27

Record Drop in Ethereum Gas Fees Marks Historically Bullish Signal For ETH, Analyst Says “Every time ETH gas fees have dropped to rock bottom, it has often signaled a price bottom in the mid-term,” one market watcher said.

Justin Sun Bets on Memecoins With Tron-Based Token Generator

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2024. Aug. 16. 09:54

Justin Sun Bets on Memecoins With Tron-Based Token Generator Sun.io, the DeFi platform associated with Tron founder Justin Sun, has released a token generator dubbed SunPump.

South Korea's Pension Fund Snaps Up Nearly $34M MicroStrategy Shares

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2024. Aug. 16. 07:35

South Korea's Pension Fund Snaps Up Nearly $34M MicroStrategy Shares South Korean pension fund, National Pension Service (NPS), has bought MicroStrategy (MSTR) shares worth nearly $34 million in the second quarter of this year, according to filings made public earlier this week.

NYSE Scrubs Plan to List Bitcoin ETF Options

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2024. Aug. 16. 06:11

NYSE Scrubs Plan to List Bitcoin ETF Options Other exchanges have also withdrawn their applications, but some have re-filed.

What's Next in SEC v. Ripple?

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2024. Aug. 16. 02:30

What's Next in SEC v. Ripple? While the SEC case against Ripple was decided solidly in Ripple’s favor, the takeaways for the rest of the industry are limited.

Goldman Sachs Joins Morgan Stanley in Holding Bitcoin ETFs as Institutional Interest Grows: 13F Wrap

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2024. Aug. 15. 21:43

Goldman Sachs Joins Morgan Stanley in Holding Bitcoin ETFs as Institutional Interest Grows: 13F Wrap Investment advisors including Wall Street giants Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley were among the biggest holders of spot ETFs as of June 30 as clients amped up their crypto allocations to a total of $4.7 billion.

Schumer Sets Stage for New Era of U.S. Crypto Politics

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2024. Aug. 15. 19:57

Schumer Sets Stage for New Era of U.S. Crypto Politics Wednesday's Crypto4Harris town hall showed Democrats are finally engaged with the industry. Still, it’s not clear what Harris thinks about crypto, or would do about it if elected.

Bitcoin Tumbles Back Under $58K as Crypto Quickly Crumbles Thursday Afternoon

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2024. Aug. 15. 19:06

Bitcoin Tumbles Back Under $58K as Crypto Quickly Crumbles Thursday Afternoon The blame this time can't be laid on macro jitters as stocks are up big again, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 both more than erasing early August declines.

Protocol Village: GOAT Network Releases Economic Model, Restaking Protocol Solayer Hits Mainnet

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2024. Aug. 15. 18:17

Protocol Village: GOAT Network Releases Economic Model, Restaking Protocol Solayer Hits Mainnet The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Aug. 15-21, 2024.

Stablecoin Regulations Could Pose Problems for Tether, JPMorgan Says

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2024. Aug. 15. 15:55

Stablecoin Regulations Could Pose Problems for Tether, JPMorgan Says Stablecoin issuer Tether has attracted regulatory scrutiny in the past due to its lack of transparency about the composition of its reserves, the report said.

Stablecoin Regulations Could Pose Problems for Tether, JPMorgan Says; USDT Issuer Claims Sour Grapes

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2024. Aug. 15. 15:55

Stablecoin Regulations Could Pose Problems for Tether, JPMorgan Says; USDT Issuer Claims Sour Grapes Stablecoin issuer Tether has attracted regulatory scrutiny in the past due to its lack of transparency about the composition of its reserves, the report said.

Protocol Village: GOAT Network Releases Economic Model, Restaking Protocol Solayer Hits Mainnet

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2024. Aug. 15. 15:28

Protocol Village: GOAT Network Releases Economic Model, Restaking Protocol Solayer Hits Mainnet The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Aug. 15-21, 2024.

Crypto for Advisors: Crypto Volatility and Market Conditions

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2024. Aug. 15. 15:00

Crypto for Advisors: Crypto Volatility and Market Conditions During times of uncertainty, the increased availability and accessibility of an investor’s portfolio can lead to reduced volatility and panic across all asset classes, including crypto-native tokens.

Stablecoins Can Make the World a Safer Place. Regulators Should Encourage Them

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2024. Aug. 15. 14:27

Stablecoins Can Make the World a Safer Place. Regulators Should Encourage Them The global financial system will be better off if stablecoins are fully adopted and foreign exchange risk goes the way of the dinosaurs, says Christopher Perkins, president of CoinFund.

Stablecoin Supply Growth Isn't Eating Into Crypto Market Share: JPMorgan

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2024. Aug. 15. 14:06

Stablecoin Supply Growth Isn't Eating Into Crypto Market Share: JPMorgan The share of stablecoins versus total cryptocurrency market capitalization is relatively unchanged this year, the report said.

Protocol Village: GOAT Network Releases Economic Model, Restaking Protocol Solayer Hits Mainnet

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2024. Aug. 15. 14:06

Protocol Village: GOAT Network Releases Economic Model, Restaking Protocol Solayer Hits Mainnet The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Aug. 15-21, 2024.

Chaos Labs Raises $55M as Demand Grows for On-Chain Risk Management

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2024. Aug. 15. 14:00

Chaos Labs Raises $55M as Demand Grows for On-Chain Risk Management The influx of capital comes as Chaos Labs, founded in 2021, looks to expand its platform, designed to address the growing need for automated risk management in decentralized finance (DeFi).

Latin American Exchange Bitso Taps Coincover for Security Services

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2024. Aug. 15. 13:54

Latin American Exchange Bitso Taps Coincover for Security Services Bitso will use Coincover’s non-custodial disaster recovery service and its risk engine to monitor outgoing transactions in real time.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: LTC and ICP Take the Lead as Index Inches Higher

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2024. Aug. 15. 13:40

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: LTC and ICP Take the Lead as Index Inches Higher Litecoin gained 2.1% while Internet Computer rose 1.9% in overnight trading.

Protocol Village: GOAT Network Releases Economic Model, Restaking Protocol Solayer Hits Mainnet

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2024. Aug. 15. 13:10

Protocol Village: GOAT Network Releases Economic Model, Restaking Protocol Solayer Hits Mainnet The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Aug. 15-21, 2024.

Wall Street Agrees Crypto Is 'Clearly' A Huge Election Issue, But Still Divided on Who Is Best for Industry

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2024. Aug. 15. 12:45

Wall Street Agrees Crypto Is 'Clearly' A Huge Election Issue, But Still Divided on Who Is Best for Industry The digital assets industry is now a full-blown political issue, and Wall Street firms with crypto exposure are staying cautious ahead of November's U.S. election. Whether the next election will result in Donald Trump or Kamala Harris occupying the Oval Office for the next four years, one thing Wall Street firms agree on is that either nominee will bring crypto regulation forward.

Top Crypto Startup Drove Other Projects' Airdrops to Its Employees

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2024. Aug. 15. 12:33

Top Crypto Startup Drove Other Projects' Airdrops to Its Employees Eigen Labs circulated a list of team members' wallet addresses to EigenLayer ecosystem projects that were preparing to issue tokens. The firm later banned the practice, citing potential conflicts of interest.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Drops to Under $58K After U.S. CPI Data

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2024. Aug. 15. 12:06

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Drops to Under $58K After U.S. CPI Data The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Aug. 15, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Bitcoin Mining Was Less Profitable in July Than June, Jefferies Says

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2024. Aug. 15. 09:38

Bitcoin Mining Was Less Profitable in July Than June, Jefferies Says August will be a more difficult month for the miners as the price of bitcoin has dropped about 5% while the network hashrate has started to grow again, the report said.

Binance Completes Registration With India's Financial Intelligence Unit Months After Being Fined

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2024. Aug. 15. 09:05

Binance Completes Registration With India's Financial Intelligence Unit Months After Being Fined The registration was provisionally approved in June, subject to the crypto exchange paying a fine of about $2.2 million.

BitGo Reiterates Autonomy From Justin Sun, Tron as MakerDAO Decides to Dump WBTC

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2024. Aug. 15. 08:01

BitGo Reiterates Autonomy From Justin Sun, Tron as MakerDAO Decides to Dump WBTC Critics of Sun's involvement don't understand the operational mechanics, the crypto custodian's CEO, Mike Belshe, said during an X Space discussion.

Bitcoin Drops to $58K After U.S. CPI Print, BTC ETFs Record $81M Outflow

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2024. Aug. 15. 07:39

Bitcoin Drops to $58K After U.S. CPI Print, BTC ETFs Record $81M Outflow Traders say bitcoin could drop to $55,000 in the near-term, but favorable Fed policies could set the stage for its next leg up.

Protocol Village: Solana Restaking Protocol Solayer Hits Mainnet, Wormhole Rolls Out 'Era3' Roadmap

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2024. Aug. 15. 06:00

Protocol Village: Solana Restaking Protocol Solayer Hits Mainnet, Wormhole Rolls Out 'Era3' Roadmap The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Aug. 15-21, 2024.

Protocol Village: Solana Restaking Protocol Solayer Hits Mainnet, Wormhole Rolls Out 'Era3' Roadmap

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2024. Aug. 15. 03:50

Protocol Village: Solana Restaking Protocol Solayer Hits Mainnet, Wormhole Rolls Out 'Era3' Roadmap The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Aug. 15-21, 2024.

Protocol Village: Solayer Plans Mainnet Within 3 Months, Wormhole Rolls Out 'Era3' Roadmap

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2024. Aug. 15. 02:32

Protocol Village: Solayer Plans Mainnet Within 3 Months, Wormhole Rolls Out 'Era3' Roadmap The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Aug. 15-21, 2024.

U.S. Crypto Bill Can Happen This Year, Senate's Schumer Tells Crypto Backers of Harris

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2024. Aug. 15. 01:03

U.S. Crypto Bill Can Happen This Year, Senate's Schumer Tells Crypto Backers of Harris U.S. crypto legislation can happen this year, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N,Y,) said Wednesday at the first major event in which crypto insiders have come out for Vice President Kamala Harris as their favored presidential contender.

Protocol Village: Wormhole Rolls Out 'Era3' Roadmap, XION Plans Token

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2024. Aug. 14. 23:26

Protocol Village: Wormhole Rolls Out 'Era3' Roadmap, XION Plans Token The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Aug. 15-21, 2024.

Trump Organization to Launch a Cryptocurrency Initiative, Eric Trump Says: Report

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2024. Aug. 14. 22:28

Trump Organization to Launch a Cryptocurrency Initiative, Eric Trump Says: Report The Trump Organization, the holding company for former U.S. President Donald Trump’s business ventures, will soon unveil its new cryptocurrency initiative, according to a Wednesday report from the New York Post.

The Protocol: Memecoin Trading Is Suddenly Trump.fun

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2024. Aug. 14. 20:12

The Protocol: Memecoin Trading Is Suddenly Trump.fun Blockchain has gone even more ridiculous than usual over the past week, with headlines focused on Trump-themed memecoins and the Solana-based launchpad Pump.fun. PLUS: Ethereum developers tee up revamp of the EVM programming environment.

Ghost Chains to Goldmines: How to Create Web3 Products That People Want

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2024. Aug. 14. 20:02

Ghost Chains to Goldmines: How to Create Web3 Products That People Want The incentive structure of the current blockchain ecosystem works against useful innovation. CoinDesk columnist Azeem Khan has some ideas to fix that.

Democrats Make Pitch For Crypto Voters. Will Crypto Listen?

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2024. Aug. 14. 18:49

Democrats Make Pitch For Crypto Voters. Will Crypto Listen? A Crypto4Harris town hall tonight aims to show the strength of Democrat commitment on digital assets.

Nearly $600M of Silk Road Bitcoin Hits Coinbase Prime, but Not Necessarily to Sell

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2024. Aug. 14. 18:11

Nearly $600M of Silk Road Bitcoin Hits Coinbase Prime, but Not Necessarily to Sell Bitcoin's price remained flat around $59,000, while its swift decline from $61,000 earlier today happened before the transaction.

U.S. Moves $600M of Silk Road Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime, but Not Necessarily to Sell

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2024. Aug. 14. 18:11

U.S. Moves $600M of Silk Road Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime, but Not Necessarily to Sell Bitcoin's price remained flat around $59,000, while its swift decline from $61,000 earlier today happened before the transaction.

The Coming Financialization of Hashrate Markets

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2024. Aug. 14. 17:34

The Coming Financialization of Hashrate Markets Bitcoin hashrate, the computational power securing the Bitcoin network, is emerging as a unique commodity with intriguing investment potential, say Sadiq Jaffer, Senior Manager, Financial Services, KPMG UK, and Kunal Bhasin, partner for Digital Assets Center of Excellence, KPMG Canada.

Binance to Pay $1.7M to Brazilian Securities Commission to End Probe Into Unauthorized Derivatives Offering

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2024. Aug. 14. 17:26

Binance to Pay $1.7M to Brazilian Securities Commission to End Probe Into Unauthorized Derivatives Offering The Latin American country's agency had rejected Binance’s previous proposal, made in August 2023, to end an investigation into its derivatives products.

The Anatomy of a Meltdown (and Just BTFD)

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2024. Aug. 14. 17:11

The Anatomy of a Meltdown (and Just BTFD) GSR’s Brian Rudick discusses the recent market meltdown, how towering bull tenets and fading risks could propel Bitcoin to $1m, and why the recent dip is a gift, all combining to make cryptocurrency’s risk-reward its most compelling in years.

Bitcoin Price May Turn Lower as Crypto Exchanges See $1B USDT Withdrawal: IntoTheBlock

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2024. Aug. 14. 16:44

Bitcoin Price May Turn Lower as Crypto Exchanges See $1B USDT Withdrawal: IntoTheBlock The previous two occasions when exchanges saw similar USDT outflows earlier this year occurred near local tops in bitcoin's price, IntoTheBlock analysts noted.

Digital Assets Infrastructure Provider Parfin Raises $10M in Series A Funding

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2024. Aug. 14. 14:30

Digital Assets Infrastructure Provider Parfin Raises $10M in Series A Funding The company plans to reach $16 million by the end of a second closing.

Ethereum-Based Swell Imports Wrapped Bitcoin to Serve as Liquid Restaking Token

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2024. Aug. 14. 14:30

Ethereum-Based Swell Imports Wrapped Bitcoin to Serve as Liquid Restaking Token Users can deposit their wBTC to get swBTC in return, with yield expected to start flowing from mid-September – as part of a blockchain "restaking" scheme ultimately designed to secure protocols in the Ethereum blockchain ecosystem.

Hut 8 Upgraded to Buy, Risk Reward Is to the Upside: H.C. Wainwright

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2024. Aug. 14. 14:28

Hut 8 Upgraded to Buy, Risk Reward Is to the Upside: H.C. Wainwright The broker upgraded the bitcoin miner's shares to buy from sell and raised its price target on the stock to $13.50 from $7.50.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: RNDR and SOL Propel Index to a 1.3% Increase

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2024. Aug. 14. 13:48

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: RNDR and SOL Propel Index to a 1.3% Increase Render climbs 3.3% while Solana adds 3.0%, helping drive the index upward.

Thailand's PM Removed, But Crypto Policies Likely to Remain 'Largely' Unaffected in Political Uncertainty

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2024. Aug. 14. 13:06

Thailand's PM Removed, But Crypto Policies Likely to Remain 'Largely' Unaffected in Political Uncertainty Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's shock removal from office by a court on Wednesday may not impact crypto rules in the nation, even if some policy implementations may be affected, experts told CoinDesk.

Sahara AI, Blockchain Project Tackling Copyright and Privacy, Raises $43M

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2024. Aug. 14. 13:00

Sahara AI, Blockchain Project Tackling Copyright and Privacy, Raises $43M The large funding round was led by Pantera Capital, Binance Labs and Polychain Capital and included participation from Samsung, Matrix Partners, Foresight Ventures and others.

First Mover Americas: BTC Tops $61K, But Traders Remain Cautious

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2024. Aug. 14. 12:16

First Mover Americas: BTC Tops $61K, But Traders Remain Cautious The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Aug. 14, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Crypto is a 'Purple Issue': Circle's Jeremy Allaire

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2024. Aug. 14. 12:12

Crypto is a 'Purple Issue': Circle's Jeremy Allaire The Circle CEO cited prior bi-partisan work on stablecoin legislation and FIT21 as proof crypto doesn't belong to a particular political party

Pump.Fun's Removal of $2 Issuance Charge Pushes Daily Fees to All-Time Highs, But Users are Unhappy

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2024. Aug. 14. 12:00

Pump.Fun's Removal of $2 Issuance Charge Pushes Daily Fees to All-Time Highs, But Users are Unhappy The viral application allows anyone to issue a token on the Solana blockchain. It recently dropped a fee it charged for doing so, leading to thousands of “rugs” being created and attracting a spike in complaints.

MetaMask Starts Rollout of Blockchain-Based Debit Card Developed With Mastercard, Baanx

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2024. Aug. 14. 12:00

MetaMask Starts Rollout of Blockchain-Based Debit Card Developed With Mastercard, Baanx The new offering will allow MetaMask users to purchase directly from their self-custodial crypto wallet.

TON Crypto Ecosystem Gets Its Own Venture Fund to Invest $40M in Consumer Apps

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2024. Aug. 14. 12:00

TON Crypto Ecosystem Gets Its Own Venture Fund to Invest $40M in Consumer Apps The TON ecosystem, originally started by Telegram, has seen explosive growth lately with web3 games such as Hamster Kombat attracting many millions of users.

Ethereum Set for Overhaul of Crucial Programming Standard With 'EVM Object Format'

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2024. Aug. 14. 11:00

Ethereum Set for Overhaul of Crucial Programming Standard With 'EVM Object Format' The EOF proposal is a series of smaller EIPs that include measures aimed at updating and improving the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), the programming environment that executes smart contracts on the blockchain, and arguably Ethereum’s secret sauce that made it different from Bitcoin and other early distributed networks at the time it launched in 2015.

Crypto.com Secures Multiyear Sponsorship Deal With UEFA Champions League

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2024. Aug. 14. 10:48

Crypto.com Secures Multiyear Sponsorship Deal With UEFA Champions League Crypto.com's sponsorship of the Champions League will be unveiled officially at Wednesday's UEFA Super Cup match between Real Madrid and Atalanta in Warsaw.

WazirX Ends Custody Relationship With Liminal, Is Moving Funds to New Multisig Wallets

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2024. Aug. 14. 10:20

WazirX Ends Custody Relationship With Liminal, Is Moving Funds to New Multisig Wallets Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX, which suffered a $230 million exploit in July, is ending its relationship with custody provider Liminal.

Coinbase Promotes cbBTC, Wrapped Bitcoin Alternative for Base Blockchain

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2024. Aug. 14. 08:47

Coinbase Promotes cbBTC, Wrapped Bitcoin Alternative for Base Blockchain Tweets from the crypto exchange and Jesse Pollack, the creator of Base, suggest cbBTC could run on the layer-2 blockchain.

Australia's Securities Regulator Sues ASX for Misleading Statements About Blockchain Project

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2024. Aug. 14. 07:15

Australia's Securities Regulator Sues ASX for Misleading Statements About Blockchain Project Australia's Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) has sued Australia’s largest market operator, ASX Limited, for allegedly making misleading statements about how its blockchain project was progressing to replace its aged Clearing House Electronic Subregister System (CHESS) before revealing it was failing, it announced Wednesday.

Bitcoin Miner Capitulation and Record High Hashrate Points to Possible Price Bottom: CryptoQuant

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2024. Aug. 14. 07:01

Bitcoin Miner Capitulation and Record High Hashrate Points to Possible Price Bottom: CryptoQuant Such expansion comes despite a recent drop in bitcoin (BTC) prices, indicating positive sentiment among miners after a bout of selling in the past few months.

Bitcoin Miner Capitulation and Record High Hashrate Point to Possible Price Bottom: CryptoQuant

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2024. Aug. 14. 07:01

Bitcoin Miner Capitulation and Record High Hashrate Point to Possible Price Bottom: CryptoQuant Such expansion comes despite a recent drop in bitcoin (BTC) prices, indicating positive sentiment among miners after a bout of selling in the past few months.

Bitcoin Crosses $61K as Traders Remain Cautious Ahead of U.S. CPI, Further Unwinding of Yen Carry Trade

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2024. Aug. 14. 06:22

Bitcoin Crosses $61K as Traders Remain Cautious Ahead of U.S. CPI, Further Unwinding of Yen Carry Trade BTC beats the CoinDesk 20 during the Asia trading hours, while traders remain bullish on TON because of its GameFi integration.

Goldman Sachs Holds Over $400M in Bitcoin ETFs

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2024. Aug. 14. 06:15

Goldman Sachs Holds Over $400M in Bitcoin ETFs Investment banker says it owns over $400 million in bitcoin ETFs, according to a recently filed 13F.

Crypto Industry Committing $12M to Dethrone Sen. Brown in Ohio, PAC Says

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2024. Aug. 13. 15:47

Crypto Industry Committing $12M to Dethrone Sen. Brown in Ohio, PAC Says Crypto interests are planning to go after Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) in their biggest-ever single campaign, setting aside $12 million to support the Republican candidate seeking to snatch the Senate seat from the current chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, who has been highly critical of the digital assets sector and reluctant to embrace crypto legislation.

Trump Election Win May be Bullish For Cryptocurrency Markets, Bernstein Says

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2024. Aug. 13. 15:12

Trump Election Win May be Bullish For Cryptocurrency Markets, Bernstein Says Market sentiment suggests that a Trump election victory is bullish for crypto and a Harris win would be bearish, the report said.

Crypto Project Essential Raises $11M for 'Intent-Based' Blockchain

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2024. Aug. 13. 15:00

Crypto Project Essential Raises $11M for 'Intent-Based' Blockchain The investment was led by Archetype and included contributions from IOSG, Spartan, Amber Group and Big Brain Holdings.

Crypto Project Essential Raises $11M for 'Declarative, Intent-Based' Blockchain

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2024. Aug. 13. 15:00

Crypto Project Essential Raises $11M for 'Declarative, Intent-Based' Blockchain The investment was led by Archetype and included contributions from IOSG, Spartan, Amber Group and Big Brain Holdings.

Crypto Wallet Holding $2B Mt. Gox Bitcoin Sends Test Transaction as Distribution Continues: Arkham

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2024. Aug. 13. 14:27

Crypto Wallet Holding $2B Mt. Gox Bitcoin Sends Test Transaction as Distribution Continues: Arkham Some users in the Mt. Gox creditors channel on Reddit reported receiving funds on their BitGo accounts.

With Broadband Growth Stalling, Real World Assets Offer a Lifeline

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2024. Aug. 13. 14:09

With Broadband Growth Stalling, Real World Assets Offer a Lifeline Althea CEO Deborah Simpier explains how “liquid infrastructure” can unlock connectivity for underserved populations around the world.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: BCH and SOL Gains Lead as Index Inches Up 0.3%

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2024. Aug. 13. 13:26

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: BCH and SOL Gains Lead as Index Inches Up 0.3% BCH gained 1.6% and SOL rose 1.5%, contributing to modest index growth.

Tokenized Asset Issuer Backed to Offer Crypto RWAs in LatAm with eNor Securities

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2024. Aug. 13. 13:00

Tokenized Asset Issuer Backed to Offer Crypto RWAs in LatAm with eNor Securities ENor Securities, an exchange based in El Salvador, will offer Backed’s bTokens to retail investors in Latin America.

Asset Manager Grayscale Introduces Crypto Fund for MakerDAO's MKR

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2024. Aug. 13. 13:00

Asset Manager Grayscale Introduces Crypto Fund for MakerDAO's MKR The company launched similar single-asset trusts for TAO and SUI and a fund that invests in a basket of decentralized artificial intelligence-focused tokens over the past month.

First Mover Americas: BTC Muted After Crypto Goes Unmentioned in Musk-Trump Interview

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2024. Aug. 13. 12:06

First Mover Americas: BTC Muted After Crypto Goes Unmentioned in Musk-Trump Interview The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Aug. 13, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Crypto Insiders Courting Vice President Harris Chase Whispers of Her Openness

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2024. Aug. 13. 12:00

Crypto Insiders Courting Vice President Harris Chase Whispers of Her Openness While U.S. crypto insiders continue to pound away at a noncommittal Biden administration, a more urgent mission is developing to find out the digital assets views of Vice President Kamala Harris, though her dual life as vice president and presidential candidate may interfere with taking a strong stance.

Bitcoin More Likely to Fall by $5K Than Rise by Same Amount: Analyst

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2024. Aug. 13. 11:42

Bitcoin More Likely to Fall by $5K Than Rise by Same Amount: Analyst The BTC market shows signs of seller dominance, FxPro's analyst said.

Hamster Combat Says It Skipped VC Fund Offers, Bashes 'Exit Liquidity' Behaviour

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2024. Aug. 13. 10:41

Hamster Combat Says It Skipped VC Fund Offers, Bashes 'Exit Liquidity' Behaviour The wildly popular Telegram game has apparently amassed millions of users since its April release.

Hamster Kombat Says It Skipped VC Fund Offers, Bashes 'Exit Liquidity' Behavior

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2024. Aug. 13. 10:41

Hamster Kombat Says It Skipped VC Fund Offers, Bashes 'Exit Liquidity' Behavior The wildly popular Telegram game has apparently amassed millions of users since its April release.

Bitcoin's Prospects Strengthen as Key Stablecoin Metric Slides to Lowest Level in 18 Months

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2024. Aug. 13. 08:50

Bitcoin's Prospects Strengthen as Key Stablecoin Metric Slides to Lowest Level in 18 Months The dwindling metric points to declining selling pressure in the bitcoin market.

Three Arrows Capital Liquidators Now Sue Terraform Labs for $1.3B: Bloomberg

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2024. Aug. 13. 07:06

Three Arrows Capital Liquidators Now Sue Terraform Labs for $1.3B: Bloomberg Defunct cryptocurrency hedge fund Three Arrows Capital's (3AC) liquidators have sued Terraform Labs for $1.3 billion, for losses the fund suffered following the 2022 crash, Bloomberg reported on Monday.

Ether Beats CD20 as ETH ETFs Post Positive Inflows, DEX Tokens Rise

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2024. Aug. 13. 06:47

Ether Beats CD20 as ETH ETFs Post Positive Inflows, DEX Tokens Rise Many of the largest decentralized exchanges (DEX) tokens posted gains on Tuesday.

Bitcoin and Crypto Go Unmentioned During Trump-Musk X Space

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2024. Aug. 13. 02:58

Bitcoin and Crypto Go Unmentioned During Trump-Musk X Space Bettors at one point gave an over 60 percent chance of Trump mentioning digital assets during the interview

What I Learned About Crypto’s Future From Basecamp and FWBFest

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2024. Aug. 12. 20:46

What I Learned About Crypto’s Future From Basecamp and FWBFest Binji Pande, who works on partnerships at Optimism Unlimited and is contributor to The Optimism Collective, visits two summer retreats and returns with insights about how crypto can get greater user adoption.

VCs Show 'Flight to Quality' in Q2 Funding Report

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2024. Aug. 12. 19:49

VCs Show 'Flight to Quality' in Q2 Funding Report PitchBook reports $2.7B in venture funding, up from Q1, but with less deal flow. It expects $12-14B for the year, up significantly on 2023’s numbers.

SEC Files Fraud Charges Against Promoters of NovaTech, Alleged $650M Crypto Pyramid Scheme

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2024. Aug. 12. 19:24

SEC Files Fraud Charges Against Promoters of NovaTech, Alleged $650M Crypto Pyramid Scheme The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed suit against an alleged crypto pyramid scheme, NovaTech, and eight of its promoters on Monday, charging them with fraud and multiple violations of federal securities laws.

German State-Owned Development Bank Prepares for Tokenized Bond Issuance with Boerse Stuttgart Digital in ECB Trial

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2024. Aug. 12. 16:28

German State-Owned Development Bank Prepares for Tokenized Bond Issuance with Boerse Stuttgart Digital in ECB Trial Traditional finance institutions are increasingly exploring ways of putting assets like bonds, credit and funds on blockchain rails, known as RWA tokenization, to pursue operational benefits.

Optimism Pushes for 'Interoperability' Between Affiliated Blockchains

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2024. Aug. 12. 16:00

Optimism Pushes for 'Interoperability' Between Affiliated Blockchains Optimism networks that are part of the Superchain rely on Ethereum to communicate with each other in order to move assets, which tends to make such moves slow and expensive. To address that, Optimism is releasing its own interoperability roadmap.

Binance Says Venezuela Platform Is Being Hit by Access Restrictions

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2024. Aug. 12. 15:39

Binance Says Venezuela Platform Is Being Hit by Access Restrictions The Venezuelan government has blocked various websites, including the social network X, following allegations of fraud in the July 28 presidential elections.

Ether ICO Whale Moves 5K ETH to Exchanges, Bringing Monthly Total to $154M

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2024. Aug. 12. 14:57

Ether ICO Whale Moves 5K ETH to Exchanges, Bringing Monthly Total to $154M The whale has deposited 48,500 ETH, worth over $154 million, to OKX at an average price of $3,176 in the past 35 days.

Defi Hacks Remain a Major Threat Despite 50% Decline in 2023: Halborn

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2024. Aug. 12. 12:15

Defi Hacks Remain a Major Threat Despite 50% Decline in 2023: Halborn Decentralized finance (DeFi) hacks remain a major threat to the industry despite a reduction in the amount stolen in 2023, according to blockchain security firm Halborn.

Bitcoin Miner Marathon Digital Plans $250M Private Note Sale to Fund Bitcoin Buying

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2024. Aug. 12. 12:15

Bitcoin Miner Marathon Digital Plans $250M Private Note Sale to Fund Bitcoin Buying The notes will pay interest every six months and mature Sept. 1, 2031.

First Mover Americas: BTC Slides Ahead of Busy Data Week

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2024. Aug. 12. 12:03

First Mover Americas: BTC Slides Ahead of Busy Data Week The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Aug. 12 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Gambaryan Family Says Binance Executive Is Being Denied Access to Lawyers, Health Is Deteriorating

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2024. Aug. 12. 11:20

Gambaryan Family Says Binance Executive Is Being Denied Access to Lawyers, Health Is Deteriorating American Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan, who is detained in Nigeria, is being "denied adequate access to his legal team and his health is deteriorating rapidly," his family said in an emailed statement.

XRP Bullish Options' Popularity Jump May Be Due to ETF Speculation, Observers Say

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2024. Aug. 12. 09:38

XRP Bullish Options' Popularity Jump May Be Due to ETF Speculation, Observers Say Traders have locked in over $2 million in XRP's $1.10 call option listed on Deribit, the highest across all available maturities.

Tether to Fight Celsius' $3.3 Billion 'Shakedown' Litigation

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2024. Aug. 12. 08:48

Tether to Fight Celsius' $3.3 Billion 'Shakedown' Litigation Tether, the company behind USDT, the world's largest stablecoin by market cap, said it will defend itself from "shakedown" litigation brought by bankrupt crypto lender Celsius on Friday.

Canto Blockchain Suffers Two-Day Outage Amid Consensus Issue

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2024. Aug. 12. 07:35

Canto Blockchain Suffers Two-Day Outage Amid Consensus Issue Layer-1 blockchain Canto has been offline since Saturday following a "consensus issue." The CANTO token initially dropped by 21% before recovering over the course of the weekend.

Ex-Bank of Japan Official Rules Out Another Rate Hike This Year

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2024. Aug. 12. 06:07

Ex-Bank of Japan Official Rules Out Another Rate Hike This Year The BOJ recently raised rates for the first time in over a decade, destabilizing global markets, including bitcoin.

Bitcoin Nears $58K as Market Slides Ahead of Busy Data Week

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2024. Aug. 12. 05:26

Bitcoin Nears $58K as Market Slides Ahead of Busy Data Week Crypto markets lack a clear anchor and are susceptible to continued position adjustments based on traditional finance markets, one analyst said.

Dragonfly, Crypto.com Weigh in on CFTC's Proposed Prediction Market Rules

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2024. Aug. 12. 04:30

Dragonfly, Crypto.com Weigh in on CFTC's Proposed Prediction Market Rules Both parties argue the CFTC's move to regulate prediction markets is an overreach, with Dragonfly arguing that the recent 'Chevron' court ruling limits its power.

IRS Shares New Crypto Tax Form, Invites Industry Input

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2024. Aug. 09. 18:17

IRS Shares New Crypto Tax Form, Invites Industry Input The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released an updated draft version of the tax form crypto brokers and investors will use to report proceeds from certain transactions, the 1099-DA.

Crypto Needs to Radically Rethink Token Distribution

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2024. Aug. 09. 17:25

Crypto Needs to Radically Rethink Token Distribution The prevailing “low float, high FDV” model can generate significant initial interest in project but benefits tend to disintegrate in the long-term, says Lava Network's Ethan Luc.

What the NYT and Washington Post Op-Eds Get Wrong About Crypto

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2024. Aug. 09. 17:16

What the NYT and Washington Post Op-Eds Get Wrong About Crypto It’s long past time for critics to look past their biases and recognize the reality of the digital assets industry, say Sheila Warren and Justin Slaughter.

Ripple Begins Testing Its Stablecoin on Ethereum and XRP Ledger

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2024. Aug. 09. 16:53

Ripple Begins Testing Its Stablecoin on Ethereum and XRP Ledger The company said it will use both Ripple USD (RLUSD) and XRP for cross-border payments services.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: XRP's 7.8% Decline Weighs on Index

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2024. Aug. 09. 13:30

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: XRP's 7.8% Decline Weighs on Index APT gained 3.9% and BCH rose 2.7%, helping to balance out XRP’s losses.

Bitcoin's 12% Price Rally on Thursday Was The Biggest Since February 2022

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2024. Aug. 09. 12:13

Bitcoin's 12% Price Rally on Thursday Was The Biggest Since February 2022 Risk assets stabilized as upbeat weekly U.S. jobs data eased recession concerns.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Reclaims $62K, Bulls Revisit $100K Target

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2024. Aug. 09. 12:06

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Reclaims $62K, Bulls Revisit $100K Target The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Aug. 9, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Here's Why XRP Whales May Prefer U.S. Exchanges Over Offshore Venues

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2024. Aug. 09. 08:38

Here's Why XRP Whales May Prefer U.S. Exchanges Over Offshore Venues XRP's order book on U.S. exchanges is 30% more liquid than offshore platforms.

Bitcoin Bulls Revisit $100K Year-End Target as BTC Spikes Over $62K

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2024. Aug. 09. 05:49

Bitcoin Bulls Revisit $100K Year-End Target as BTC Spikes Over $62K “Regardless of the next 60 days, the bull market will continue along traditional four-year cycle lines with solid gains in October and November,” one trader said.

Coinbase Takes Aim at CFTC's Definition of 'Gaming' in Proposed Prediction Market Rules

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2024. Aug. 09. 04:57

Coinbase Takes Aim at CFTC's Definition of 'Gaming' in Proposed Prediction Market Rules Coinbase argues the definition is vague, and urges the CFTC to make determinations on a contract-by-contract basis rather than broad categorization

Bitcoin Miner With Celsius Assets Delays IPO After Losing CEO and Auditor

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2024. Aug. 08. 21:36

Bitcoin Miner With Celsius Assets Delays IPO After Losing CEO and Auditor Ionic Digital's CEO Matt Prusak will step down this month, recently appointed CFO John Penver will take the helm in the interim.

Careers in Crypto: 5 Insights for 2024

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2024. Aug. 08. 21:22

Careers in Crypto: 5 Insights for 2024 In an overwhelming job market, leaning into personal networks and connections are more important than ever. Emily Landon, CEO of The Crypto Recruiters, outlines what is happening in the crypto job market and how you can position yourself or your company in 2024.

A Trump-Themed Token Soars, Then Dives 95% After His Son Dashes Hope the Former President Backed It

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2024. Aug. 08. 20:11

A Trump-Themed Token Soars, Then Dives 95% After His Son Dashes Hope the Former President Backed It The debacle underscores the wild world of memecoin markets, where grifts and rug pulls abound.

Medical Data Company OneMedNet Latest to Pursue Bitcoin Treasury Strategy After Capital Raise

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2024. Aug. 08. 19:55

Medical Data Company OneMedNet Latest to Pursue Bitcoin Treasury Strategy After Capital Raise OneMedNet (ONMD) late last month raised $4.6 million in a private placement and used $1.8 million of the proceeds to purchase bitcoin, according to a press release. Among the investors was Off The Chain Capital, a crypto investment fund.

Bitcoin Nears $60K as Crypto Bounce Accelerates, but Recovery Might Be Choppy

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2024. Aug. 08. 17:33

Bitcoin Nears $60K as Crypto Bounce Accelerates, but Recovery Might Be Choppy While the crypto rally was broad-based with ETH, SOL, NEAR gaining 8%-10%, prices rarely go up in a straight line following major capitulation events such as Monday's crash, one observer noted.

JPMorgan Remains Cautious on Bitcoin as Positive Catalysts Mostly Priced-In

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2024. Aug. 08. 17:19

JPMorgan Remains Cautious on Bitcoin as Positive Catalysts Mostly Priced-In Retail investors seems to have played large role in recent crypto selloff that saw sharpest correction since FTX, the bank said.

Crypto-Friendly Bank Ordered by Fed to Limit Risks From Digital Asset Clients

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2024. Aug. 08. 17:03

Crypto-Friendly Bank Ordered by Fed to Limit Risks From Digital Asset Clients Customers Bank, which has done business with several of the most prominent crypto firms, has been called out by the U.S. Federal Reserve for inadequately policing illicit activity, particularly with digital asset clients.

Do Kwon’s Extradition from Montenegro Postponed Yet Again

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2024. Aug. 08. 15:08

Do Kwon’s Extradition from Montenegro Postponed Yet Again Do Kwon’s extradition from Montenegro has been delayed yet again.

Crypto for Advisors: Bitcoin and Lending

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2024. Aug. 08. 15:00

Crypto for Advisors: Bitcoin and Lending Bitcoin’s emergence in collateral structures has the potential to revolutionize the lending landscape. Its ability to mitigate credit risk amid escalating uncertainties highlights its transformative power.

Gyroscope Rolls Out Yield-Bearing Version of Stablecoin Targeting Over 10% Yield

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2024. Aug. 08. 14:00

Gyroscope Rolls Out Yield-Bearing Version of Stablecoin Targeting Over 10% Yield The Galaxy-backed stablecoin project aims to attract DAO treasuries to allocate in their new stablecoin.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Index Rallies 7.1%, Led by XRP's 17.5% Gains

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2024. Aug. 08. 13:36

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Index Rallies 7.1%, Led by XRP's 17.5% Gains Ripple soared 17.5% while Solana climbed 8.9%, leading the index higher.

Crypto Asset Manager Algoz Taps Standard Chartered-Backed Zodia Custody for Safer Investing

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2024. Aug. 08. 13:00

Crypto Asset Manager Algoz Taps Standard Chartered-Backed Zodia Custody for Safer Investing Algoz will use Zodia's Interchange service to offer off-venue settlement and mitigate risks around liquidity and insolvency.

NEAR Pushes 'Signatures' on Mainnet, in Growing Trend of Chain Abstraction

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2024. Aug. 08. 13:00

NEAR Pushes 'Signatures' on Mainnet, in Growing Trend of Chain Abstraction The feature was introduced in testnet in March, and allows users with a NEAR account to sign transactions on blockchains it supports, without the need for cross-chain bridges.

Franklin Templeton's Tokenized Money Market Fund Expands to Arbitrum

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2024. Aug. 08. 13:00

Franklin Templeton's Tokenized Money Market Fund Expands to Arbitrum The $420 million OnChain U.S. Government Money Market Fund was previously available on Stellar and Polygon.

Coinbase-Backed Vega Gets Into Prediction-Market Race, Chasing Polymarket

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2024. Aug. 08. 13:00

Coinbase-Backed Vega Gets Into Prediction-Market Race, Chasing Polymarket A major upgrade to Vega's blockchain and decentralized perpetuals exchange will allow users to bet on the outcomes of future events.

First Mover Americas: Crypto Prices Little Changed, XRP Surges

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2024. Aug. 08. 12:02

First Mover Americas: Crypto Prices Little Changed, XRP Surges The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Aug. 8, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Wallet Linked to Nomad Bridge Hack Transfers $36M of Ether to Tornado Cash

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2024. Aug. 08. 11:23

Wallet Linked to Nomad Bridge Hack Transfers $36M of Ether to Tornado Cash A wallet linked to the $200 million hack of the Nomad bridge in 2022 transferred 14,500 ETH to sanctioned coin-mixing service Tornado Cash, according to blockchain security firm PeckShield.

Japan's Top Regulator Says Crypto-ETF Approvals Need 'Cautious Consideration:' Report

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2024. Aug. 08. 10:22

Japan's Top Regulator Says Crypto-ETF Approvals Need 'Cautious Consideration:' Report The boss of Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) has said “cautious consideration” needs to be given to the decision of approving crypto-related exchange-traded funds.

Metaplanet Arranges Loan to Buy $6.8M of BTC

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2024. Aug. 08. 10:03

Metaplanet Arranges Loan to Buy $6.8M of BTC The Japanese company announced its plan to adopt bitcoin as a reserve asset to hedge against the volatility of the yen in May.

XRP Jumps 17%, Beating Bitcoin Gains, as Ripple-SEC Case Ends

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2024. Aug. 08. 07:03

XRP Jumps 17%, Beating Bitcoin Gains, as Ripple-SEC Case Ends Trading volumes nearly tripled and open interest on XRP-tracked futures jumped $200 million in the past 24 hours.

Bitcoin Faces Risk From 'Maxed Out' U.S. Consumers, Analyst Says

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2024. Aug. 08. 06:54

Bitcoin Faces Risk From 'Maxed Out' U.S. Consumers, Analyst Says U.S. consumers are accumulating debt at a slower rate, data released Wednesday showed.

FTX, Alameda Ordered to Pay $12.7B to Creditors by U.S. Judge

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2024. Aug. 08. 06:44

FTX, Alameda Ordered to Pay $12.7B to Creditors by U.S. Judge United States District Judge Peter Castel passed the approval on August 7, a filing shows. It did not seek a civil monetary penalty.

Kamala Harris, Donald Trump Tied on Polymarket on Who Will Be The Next U.S. President

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2024. Aug. 08. 05:13

Kamala Harris, Donald Trump Tied on Polymarket on Who Will Be The Next U.S. President Donald Trump's chances of winning the 2024 election have declined 13 percentage points in the last month.

Did Sanctioning Tornado Cash Work?

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2024. Aug. 08. 04:31

Did Sanctioning Tornado Cash Work? Sanctions are an effort to throw the weight of the U.S. dollar around to tamp down on activities the U.S. government thinks may be harmful – like money laundering to fund terror groups or rogue nations. The New York Federal Reserve thinks they had a real effect in crypto.

Brazil’s Securities and Exchange Commission Approves Solana-Based ETF

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2024. Aug. 08. 03:44

Brazil’s Securities and Exchange Commission Approves Solana-Based ETF The Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) has approved a Solana-based exchange-traded fund (ETF), the agency disclosed in its central database.

Judge Fines Ripple $125M, Bans Future Securities Law Violations in Long-Running SEC Case

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2024. Aug. 07. 20:15

Judge Fines Ripple $125M, Bans Future Securities Law Violations in Long-Running SEC Case A federal judge ordered Ripple to pay $125 million in civil penalties and imposed an injunction against future securities law violations on Wednesday.

Crypto Turns Broadly Lower in U.S. Afternoon Trade as Stocks Give Away Gains

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2024. Aug. 07. 18:41

Crypto Turns Broadly Lower in U.S. Afternoon Trade as Stocks Give Away Gains An overnight bounce following dovish remarks from the Bank of Japan has failed to hold.

Brazilian Civil Police Dismantles Crypto Laundering Scheme Employed by Drug Gang

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2024. Aug. 07. 18:20

Brazilian Civil Police Dismantles Crypto Laundering Scheme Employed by Drug Gang The Civil Police of São Paulo, Brazil, dismantled a money laundering scheme managed by the drug gang First Capital Command (PCC) that operated a company operating as a crypto exchange, the police said on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday.

The Protocol: Death Cross, Dip Buying and Developer Nerves

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2024. Aug. 07. 17:54

The Protocol: Death Cross, Dip Buying and Developer Nerves Bitcoin swooned, and crypto markets followed. Should blockchain-project founders and developers be worried? PLUS: We break down Ronin Network's $12 million run-in with white-hat hackers.

The Mortgage Industry Meets Digital Asset Capital Markets

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2024. Aug. 07. 16:20

The Mortgage Industry Meets Digital Asset Capital Markets Tokenized private funds primed for adoption as the industry has seen with short-term liquidity products, says Peter Gaffney, vice president, business development & strategy at Blue Water Financial Technologies Services LLC.

How DePIN Can Modernize Car Insurance

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2024. Aug. 07. 16:16

How DePIN Can Modernize Car Insurance Auto insurers take a blanket approach to setting premium prices, disadvantaging drivers with better records. DePINs can help individualize policies while keeping data secure, writes Hugo Feiler, CEO of Minima.

Preparing for DeFi Regulation: The Role of Portable KYC

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2024. Aug. 07. 16:05

Preparing for DeFi Regulation: The Role of Portable KYC As regulators scrutinize DeFi more closely, participants need to improve compliance around AML and KYC and make the process easier for customers, says Thomas Gentle, Compliance Officer, Quadrata.

Hong Kong Digital Bank Mox Adds Crypto ETFs, Plans Direct Crypto Investing

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2024. Aug. 07. 15:31

Hong Kong Digital Bank Mox Adds Crypto ETFs, Plans Direct Crypto Investing Mox, a virtual bank subsidiary of Standard Chartered, has started offering bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds to its clients shortly after launching an investment platform in Hong Kong.

Solana Hits All-Time High Against Ether, Outperforms Bitcoin in Crypto Rebound

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2024. Aug. 07. 15:21

Solana Hits All-Time High Against Ether, Outperforms Bitcoin in Crypto Rebound Solana and its ecosystem tokens look attractive compared to other altcoins and is a "clear option if looking for longs" after the market turmoil, a K33 Research analyst said.

Crypto PAC Fairshake Claims Another Win Against Elizabeth Warren Ally With Bush Loss

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2024. Aug. 07. 15:18

Crypto PAC Fairshake Claims Another Win Against Elizabeth Warren Ally With Bush Loss The Missouri primary defeat of Rep. Cori Bush marks the latest example of the industry's millions opposing candidates favored by Warren, with whom the sector is waging open warfare.

DePIN Data Verification: A Challenge With no Silver Bullets

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2024. Aug. 07. 15:14

DePIN Data Verification: A Challenge With no Silver Bullets If the DePIN’s whole product is data, then spoofing makes its datasets less valuable. Here’s how to address false data, according to Leonard Dorlöchter, co-founder of peaq.

Ethereum Entities Largely Complied With Tornado Cash Sanctions, NY Fed Paper Says

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2024. Aug. 07. 14:27

Ethereum Entities Largely Complied With Tornado Cash Sanctions, NY Fed Paper Says The Federal Reserve Bank of New York published a report Wednesday morning assessing the effect sanctions had on Tornado Cash.

UK Regulator FCA Has Issued Over 1K Warnings to Crypto Firms Since October

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2024. Aug. 07. 14:11

UK Regulator FCA Has Issued Over 1K Warnings to Crypto Firms Since October The FCA's actions have led to the removal of 48 apps from U.K. app stores, Lucy Castledine, the regulator's director of consumer investments, said in an interview.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: SOL Leads with 3.9% Gain as Index Rebounds

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2024. Aug. 07. 13:34

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: SOL Leads with 3.9% Gain as Index Rebounds Twelve assets in the CoinDesk 20 are trading higher, with SOL up 3.9% and BCH up 2.2%.

Long-Dormant Wallets Tied to $4B PlusToken China Ponzi Moves 2.8K Ether

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2024. Aug. 07. 13:11

Long-Dormant Wallets Tied to $4B PlusToken China Ponzi Moves 2.8K Ether In November 2020, Chinese authorities seized almost $4 billion worth of various tokens, including ETH, bitcoin (BTC), dogecoin (DOGE), xrp (XRP), among others.

Wallets Tied to $4B PlusToken China Ponzi Move 2.8K Ether

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2024. Aug. 07. 13:11

Wallets Tied to $4B PlusToken China Ponzi Move 2.8K Ether In November 2020, Chinese authorities seized almost $4 billion worth of various tokens, including ETH, bitcoin (BTC), dogecoin (DOGE), xrp (XRP), among others.

First Mover Americas: BoJ Comments Offer Relief to Crypto

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2024. Aug. 07. 12:08

First Mover Americas: BoJ Comments Offer Relief to Crypto The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Aug. 7, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Synthetix Founder Appears to Have Sent Portion of Company Funds to Beleaguered Ex-Treasurer: EmberCN

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2024. Aug. 07. 11:54

Synthetix Founder Appears to Have Sent Portion of Company Funds to Beleaguered Ex-Treasurer: EmberCN On-chain data shows that Synthetix founder Kain unlocked $6.5 million from the company's treasury and donated $86k to SynthaMan, the company's former treasurer that was liquidated during last week's market plunge.

Synthetix Founder Have Donated Funds to Beleaguered Ex-Treasurer: EmberCN

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2024. Aug. 07. 11:54

Synthetix Founder Have Donated Funds to Beleaguered Ex-Treasurer: EmberCN On-chain data shows that Synthetix founder Kain unlocked $6.5 million from the company's treasury and donated $86k to SynthaMan, the company's former treasurer that was liquidated during last week's market plunge.

Synthetix Founder Donated Funds to Beleaguered Ex-Treasurer: EmberCN

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2024. Aug. 07. 11:54

Synthetix Founder Donated Funds to Beleaguered Ex-Treasurer: EmberCN On-chain data shows that Synthetix founder Kain unlocked $6.5 million from the company's treasury and donated $86k to SynthaMan, the company's former treasurer that was liquidated during last week's market plunge.

WOO X Now Lets Traders Bet on Upcoming Tokens

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2024. Aug. 07. 11:42

WOO X Now Lets Traders Bet on Upcoming Tokens The ORDER token of Orderly Network, an on-chain liquidity provider, is being offered as the first on the market, with prices down 5% since its listing at 8 A.M. UTC.

Jump Trading Allegedly Moves $29M in ETH as Ether Tops $2.5K

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2024. Aug. 07. 10:49

Jump Trading Allegedly Moves $29M in ETH as Ether Tops $2.5K According to a blockchain data tracking service, Jump Trading has moved large amounts of ether to an address previously used to deposit coins to centralized exchanges.

Coinbase’s Paul Grewal Says Crypto Should Remain Non-Partisan

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2024. Aug. 07. 10:03

Coinbase’s Paul Grewal Says Crypto Should Remain Non-Partisan Technology should transcend the political divide, Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer says.

CoinShares Netted $513.1M Profit in Q2

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2024. Aug. 07. 09:56

CoinShares Netted $513.1M Profit in Q2 CoinShares' total assets under management almost doubled from $2.7billion to $5.3 billion.

Blockchain Protocol Nexera Suffers $1.8M Exploit, NXRA Tumbles 40%

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2024. Aug. 07. 09:07

Blockchain Protocol Nexera Suffers $1.8M Exploit, NXRA Tumbles 40% Nexera, a blockchain infrastructure protocol that focuses on tokenization, has suffered an exploit with $1.5 million being stolen, according to blockchain security firm Cyvers.

Solana-Based Memecoins Surge as SOL Jumps 38% From Monday's Lows

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2024. Aug. 07. 08:28

Solana-Based Memecoins Surge as SOL Jumps 38% From Monday's Lows Network-based memecoins rose 30% in the past 24 hours, leading gains as a sector as optimism around SOL ETFs heats up among some.

Bitcoin's Impending 'Death Cross' May Trap Bears as Bank of Japan Eases Rate Concerns

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2024. Aug. 07. 05:42

Bitcoin's Impending 'Death Cross' May Trap Bears as Bank of Japan Eases Rate Concerns The ominous-sounding technical price pattern could again trap bears on the wrong side of the market as the Bank of Japan plays down chance of a near-term interest rate hike.

Post WazirX Hack, India's CoinDCX Starts Investor Protection Fund With $6M

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2024. Aug. 06. 23:30

Post WazirX Hack, India's CoinDCX Starts Investor Protection Fund With $6M Indian crypto exchange CoinDCX's co-founder Sumit Gupta has told CoinDesk that his company has established an investor protection fund, saying that if other exchanges did this too "it would be better for the eco system."

Semler Scientific Studied MicroStrategy’s Success Before Adopting Bitcoin Strategy

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2024. Aug. 06. 19:48

Semler Scientific Studied MicroStrategy’s Success Before Adopting Bitcoin Strategy It was more than two years before Bitcoin's birth when Dr. Herbert Semler, who served as a flight surgeon in the Korean War before leading cardiology at a Portland hospital, co-founded Semler Scientific in 2007.Seventeen years later, the medical device manufacturer has converted much of its cash holdings to bitcoin and aims to buy a lot more.

Blockchains Against Corruption

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2024. Aug. 06. 17:03

Blockchains Against Corruption From currency risk to judicial risk, companies face all sorts of unforeseen macro threats, particularly in an election year. Decentralized tech can ease the burden, writes Paul Brody, head of blockchain at EY.

Bitcoin Miner Core Scientific Shares Spike After Signing $2B of Additional Computing Contract

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2024. Aug. 06. 17:01

Bitcoin Miner Core Scientific Shares Spike After Signing $2B of Additional Computing Contract The extension of the previous deal with CoreWeave brings total revenue potential for the miner to more than $6.7 billion over 12 years.

Crypto Industry Tries to Tally Final Wins As U.S. Congressional Primaries Wind Down

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2024. Aug. 06. 16:40

Crypto Industry Tries to Tally Final Wins As U.S. Congressional Primaries Wind Down After a very tight victory last week in Arizona that's now facing a recount, the cryptocurrency industry's political forces are shifting their attention toward some of the final U.S. congressional primaries of 2024, including Tuesday's elections in Missouri and Washington state.

Bitcoin Whales Increased Holdings During Crypto Market Mayhem, but ETF Investors Didn't Buy the Dip

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2024. Aug. 06. 16:01

Bitcoin Whales Increased Holdings During Crypto Market Mayhem, but ETF Investors Didn't Buy the Dip Though posting net outflows on Monday, the spot ETF action did show some positive surprises, Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas noted.

Kamala Harris Taps Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as Running Mate

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2024. Aug. 06. 13:56

Kamala Harris Taps Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as Running Mate Vice President and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to join her on the campaign trail.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: RNDR Bounces 14.2%, Leading Index Higher

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2024. Aug. 06. 13:31

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: RNDR Bounces 14.2%, Leading Index Higher CoinDesk 20 sees a broad rally, with RNDR up 14.2% and SOL up 8.3%.

Trump-Themed ‘DJT’ Token, Issued by Martin Shkreli, Suddenly Dives 90%

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2024. Aug. 06. 13:12

Trump-Themed ‘DJT’ Token, Issued by Martin Shkreli, Suddenly Dives 90% A single wallet sold $2 million worth of the token earlier Tuesday, causing market capitalization to fall from $55 million to as low as $2 million almost instantly.

Crypto Bank Anchorage Adds Custody for Solana-Based Tokens

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2024. Aug. 06. 13:00

Crypto Bank Anchorage Adds Custody for Solana-Based Tokens Anchorage began adding custody support for Solana-based tokens in 2022 and only added staking support last year

First Mover Americas: Crypto Rebounds From Monday's Chaos

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2024. Aug. 06. 12:01

First Mover Americas: Crypto Rebounds From Monday's Chaos The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Aug. 6, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Ronin Bridge Paused After $9M Drained in Apparent Whitehat Hack

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2024. Aug. 06. 11:24

Ronin Bridge Paused After $9M Drained in Apparent Whitehat Hack “The bridge currently secures over $850M which is safe,” co-founder @Psycheout86 said in an X post.

Ronin Bridge Paused, Restarted After $12M Drained in Whitehat Hack

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2024. Aug. 06. 11:24

Ronin Bridge Paused, Restarted After $12M Drained in Whitehat Hack “The bridge currently secures over $850M which is safe,” co-founder @Psycheout86 said in an X post.

Bitcoin's Unreliable Death Cross Is Looming Again

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2024. Aug. 06. 09:22

Bitcoin's Unreliable Death Cross Is Looming Again The death cross is known to cause catastrophizing among inexperienced investors. But it's an unreliable indicator.

Bitcoin's Death Cross Is Looming Again

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2024. Aug. 06. 09:22

Bitcoin's Death Cross Is Looming Again The death cross is known to cause catastrophizing among inexperienced investors. But it's an unreliable indicator.

Ethereum ETFs Scored $49M Inflows as ETH Plunged

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2024. Aug. 06. 08:48

Ethereum ETFs Scored $49M Inflows as ETH Plunged ETH bounced over 18% in the past 24 hours to reverse losses from a steep fall on Monday, with some drawing eyes to the blockchain’s fundamentals.

ARK Bought $17.8M of COIN, $11.2M of HOOD as Market Slumped

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2024. Aug. 06. 08:31

ARK Bought $17.8M of COIN, $11.2M of HOOD as Market Slumped ARK Invest often loads up on shares when their prices slide, usually with a view to offloading them one their prices tick up again.

These Two Bitcoin Indicators Offer Light in a Gloomy Marke

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2024. Aug. 06. 06:56

These Two Bitcoin Indicators Offer Light in a Gloomy Marke BTC has dropped over 13% this month, but all is not lost, according to key indicators.

These Two Bitcoin Indicators Offer Light in a Gloomy Market

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2024. Aug. 06. 06:56

These Two Bitcoin Indicators Offer Light in a Gloomy Market BTC has dropped over 13% this month, but all is not lost, according to key indicators.

Binance Has Challenged India's $86M Tax Showcause Notice: Source

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2024. Aug. 06. 06:55

Binance Has Challenged India's $86M Tax Showcause Notice: Source Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has "challenged" a nearly $86 million tax notice from India's Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (DGGI), a person directly involved with the matter told CoinDesk.

Binance Challenges $86M Indian Tax Showcause Notice: Source

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2024. Aug. 06. 06:55

Binance Challenges $86M  Indian Tax Showcause Notice: Source Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has challenged a nearly $86 million tax notice from India's Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (DGGI).

Bitcoin Jumps Above $56K, Solana Leads Recovery From Monday's Rout

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2024. Aug. 06. 05:57

Bitcoin Jumps Above $56K, Solana Leads Recovery From Monday's Rout Asian stocks and futures jumped higher Tuesday, recovering from one of the worst slides in recent years in Monday’s trading session.

SEC Asks NY Court to Deny Coinbase’s ‘Breathtakingly Broad’ Subpoena Request

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2024. Aug. 06. 01:21

SEC Asks NY Court to Deny Coinbase’s ‘Breathtakingly Broad’ Subpoena Request Lawyers for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are pushing back against what they describe as Coinbase’s “breathtakingly broad” subpoena requests searching for “essentially all documents that in any way relate to crypto.”

Bitcoin Bounces to $53K After Brutal Sell-Off Reminiscent of Covid Crash

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2024. Aug. 05. 19:31

Bitcoin Bounces to $53K After Brutal Sell-Off Reminiscent of Covid Crash Bitcoin's 30% decline in a week was for some observers reminiscent of the March 2020 crash, but there's been multiple occasions of similar drawdowns during previous bull markets.

Is Bitcoin Still a Store of Value?

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2024. Aug. 05. 18:57

Is Bitcoin Still a Store of Value? It depends on what you're trying to protect that value from. Day-to-day market volatility, no. Confiscation or monetary inflation, maybe.

DePIN and Machine Data Can Change Web3

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2024. Aug. 05. 17:09

DePIN and Machine Data Can Change Web3 DePIN enables the tokenization of machines, opening up RWA investments and spreading benefits to owners and users, says Leroy Hofer, CEO and co-founder of Teneo Protocol.

Crypto Candidate in Arizona Is Winning (So Far) Despite Sen. Warren's Headwinds

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2024. Aug. 05. 15:33

Crypto Candidate in Arizona Is Winning (So Far) Despite Sen. Warren's Headwinds A deluge of crypto-industry money may have helped achieve a very narrow Arizona congressional primary win this week for Yassamin Ansari, a crypto-cheering Phoenix City Council member who faced a candidate backed by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.)

Protocol Village: X10, Hybrid Perps Exchange Settling on StarkEx, Launches on Mainnet

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2024. Aug. 05. 15:07

Protocol Village: X10, Hybrid Perps Exchange Settling on StarkEx, Launches on Mainnet The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Aug. 1-7.

Harris Likely to Pick Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro for Veep, Prediction Markets Say

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2024. Aug. 05. 14:01

Harris Likely to Pick Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro for Veep, Prediction Markets Say Also: the Democrat gains on Trump but hasn't closed the gap, unlike in polls; Polymarket punters trade on Olympic women's boxing controversy; Fed will cut rates fast and hard in September, say bettors.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Index Plunges 22.6% Amid Global Market Decline

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2024. Aug. 05. 13:44

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Index Plunges 22.6% Amid Global Market Decline The CoinDesk 20 experienced a major downturn over the weekend with NEAR and LINK among the hardest hit.

Protocol Village: X10, Hybrid Perps Exchange Settling on StarkEx, Launches on Mainnet

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2024. Aug. 05. 13:00

Protocol Village: X10, Hybrid Perps Exchange Settling on StarkEx, Launches on Mainnet The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Aug. 1-7.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Crashes to $50K as 'Perfect Storm' Hits Crypto Market

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2024. Aug. 05. 12:23

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Crashes to $50K as 'Perfect Storm' Hits Crypto Market The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Aug 5, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Protocol Village: X10, Hybrid Perps Exchange Settling on StarkEx, Launches on Mainnet

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2024. Aug. 05. 12:14

Protocol Village: X10, Hybrid Perps Exchange Settling on StarkEx, Launches on Mainnet The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Aug. 1-7.

Defi Giant Aave Rakes in $6M in Revenue as Crypto Market Plunges

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2024. Aug. 05. 09:37

Defi Giant Aave Rakes in $6M in Revenue as Crypto Market Plunges The founder of decentralized finance protocol Aave said the platform generated $6 million worth of revenue during Monday's crypto market sell-off.

Crypto Stocks Slump as Bitcoin, Ether Tumble

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2024. Aug. 05. 09:35

Crypto Stocks Slump as Bitcoin, Ether Tumble Coinbase, MicroStrategy and miners fell as equity markets declined worldwide.

Bitcoin Drops 15% Against Japanese Yen, Outpacing Declines Versus USD, as Yen Carry Trades Unwind

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2024. Aug. 05. 08:21

Bitcoin Drops 15% Against Japanese Yen, Outpacing Declines Versus USD, as Yen Carry Trades Unwind Japan raised interest rates by 0.25% last week, leading to a strong Yen and a corresponding drop across risky assets including bitcoin.

Bitcoin Price Crash to $50K Dashes Carry Traders' Hopes

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2024. Aug. 05. 07:05

Bitcoin Price Crash to $50K Dashes Carry Traders' Hopes Carry trading, a popular strategy from the first quarter, involves profiting from pricing discrepancies between two markets.

Crypto Futures Record $1B in Liquidations as Bitcoin Nosedives, Ether Records Biggest Fall Since 2021

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2024. Aug. 05. 06:12

Crypto Futures Record $1B in Liquidations as Bitcoin Nosedives, Ether Records Biggest Fall Since 2021 A sentiment index that tracks crypto markets changed to “fear” early Monday, suggesting a possible sign of a near-term local bottom.

Crypto Futures Record $1B in Liquidations as Bitcoin Nosedives, Ether Slumps Most Since 2021

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2024. Aug. 05. 06:12

Crypto Futures Record $1B in Liquidations as Bitcoin Nosedives, Ether Slumps Most Since 2021 A sentiment index that tracks crypto markets changed to “fear” early Monday, suggesting a possible sign of a near-term local bottom.

Ether Slides 20% as Trading Firm Moves $46M in ETH

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2024. Aug. 05. 05:02

Ether Slides 20% as Trading Firm Moves $46M in ETH A wallet supposedly associated with Jump Trading moved 17,576 ETH to centralized exchanges, according to Spot On Chain.

Bitcoin Tumbles to $53K, Ether Turns Negative for 2024 as Panic Grips Markets

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2024. Aug. 05. 01:29

Bitcoin Tumbles to $53K, Ether Turns Negative for 2024 as Panic Grips Markets Japan's Nikkei fell more than another 6% early Monday, bringing that index's three-day decline to about 15%.

Bitcoin Plunges Under $60K; Crypto Bulls Lose $200M as Dogecoin, Solana Tokens Drop 10%

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2024. Aug. 04. 15:16

Bitcoin Plunges Under $60K; Crypto Bulls Lose $200M as Dogecoin, Solana Tokens Drop 10% Crypto bulls lost nearly $200 million in the past 24 hours as the week’s sell-off worsened over the weekend.

On-Device Proofs Solve DePIN Verification Challenges

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2024. Aug. 02. 21:27

On-Device Proofs Solve DePIN Verification Challenges Zero-knowledge proofs generated on DePIN devices are the best way to provide robust verification for service, performance, and location data while maintaining decentralization and privacy, argue NovaNet cofounders Wyatt Benno and Houman Shadab.

As Trump Suggests Crypto as a Fix to U.S. Debt, Harris Camp Highlights His Remarks

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2024. Aug. 02. 19:20

As Trump Suggests Crypto as a Fix to U.S. Debt, Harris Camp Highlights His Remarks Former President Donald Trump heaped more praise on the "very, very smart people" of the crypto industry in an interview broadcast on Friday, suggesting that the U.S. embracing Bitcoin {{BTC}} could aid in addressing the $35 trillion U.S. national debt. Though Vice President Kamala Harris, his presumptive Democratic opponent in the presidential race, hasn't yet made any policy statements about her own view on cryptocurrency, one of her campaign accounts on X – the "rapid response" campaign effort – seemed to slam Trump's view by airing his comments.

How DePINs Address AI's GPU Gap and Ethics Problems

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2024. Aug. 02. 18:12

How DePINs Address AI's GPU Gap and Ethics Problems The future of AI depends on our ability to build a more inclusive, equitable, and decentralized computational landscape, says Mark Rydon, co-founder of Aethir.

Coinbase's 'Solid' Earnings May Get Derailed by Low Volume, Fed Headwinds, Analysts Say

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2024. Aug. 02. 17:32

Coinbase's 'Solid' Earnings May Get Derailed by Low Volume, Fed Headwinds, Analysts Say The company reported better-than-expected second-quarter earnings on Thursday but saw a strong downtick in revenue from transaction fees, its main source of income.

MicroStrategy Bull Doubles Down on The Stock by Raising Price Target to Wall Street High

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2024. Aug. 02. 16:09

MicroStrategy Bull Doubles Down on The Stock by Raising Price Target to Wall Street High The broker raised its year-end price target for the software company to $2,150 from $1,875.

France Opens for MiCA Applications, First Among Biggest EU Economies

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2024. Aug. 02. 16:04

France Opens for MiCA Applications, First Among Biggest EU Economies France's Autorité des Marchés Financiers said it started accepting applications for crypto asset services provider licenses on July 1.

Bitcoin Slumps Below $63K, Altcoins Rekt, as Crypto Succumbs to Risk Off Mood

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2024. Aug. 02. 15:39

Bitcoin Slumps Below $63K, Altcoins Rekt, as Crypto Succumbs to Risk Off Mood Major U.S. stock indexes are suffering 2.5%-3.5% declines on Friday.

Morgan Stanley to Offer Bitcoin ETFs to Wealthy Clients: CNBC

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2024. Aug. 02. 15:11

Morgan Stanley to Offer Bitcoin ETFs to Wealthy Clients: CNBC The move will take effect on Wednesday and will be open to clients with a net worth of at least $1.5 million.

Make America Mine Again: How Donald Trump's Plan for U.S. Bitcoin Dominance Could Trigger a New Digital Gold Rush

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2024. Aug. 02. 14:59

Make America Mine Again: How Donald Trump's Plan for U.S. Bitcoin Dominance Could Trigger a New Digital Gold Rush The U.S.'s pursuit of Bitcoin mining dominance could offer a golden ticket to national renewal, with our projections suggesting it could contribute to $30.6 billion in GDP and 54,000 jobs by 2028 if the U.S. captures 90% of the global market.

Protocol Village: Arthur Hayes Releases NFT Collection 'Airheads' on Bitcoin Ordinals

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2024. Aug. 02. 14:24

Protocol Village: Arthur Hayes Releases NFT Collection 'Airheads' on Bitcoin Ordinals The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Aug. 1-7.

Protocol Village: Arthur Hayes Releases NFT Collection 'Airheads' on Bitcoin Ordinals

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2024. Aug. 02. 14:03

Protocol Village: Arthur Hayes Releases NFT Collection 'Airheads' on Bitcoin Ordinals The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Aug. 1-7.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Index Gains 1.2% With BCH and ETC Leading

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2024. Aug. 02. 13:51

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Index Gains 1.2% With BCH and ETC Leading The CoinDesk 20 gains 1.2% overnight with BCH up 3.0% and ETC up 2.5%.

Crypto Exchange Bybit Withdraws From France in Response to Regulations

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2024. Aug. 02. 12:41

Crypto Exchange Bybit Withdraws From France in Response to Regulations It has always been Bybit's primary objective to operate our business in compliance with all relevant rules and regulations, the company said in its post.

First Mover Americas: BTC Warnings Finger Drop to $55K

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2024. Aug. 02. 12:01

First Mover Americas: BTC Warnings Finger Drop to $55K The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Aug. 2, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Kujira Foundation's Tokens Stung by Its Own Leveraged Positions as Bets Backfire

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2024. Aug. 02. 11:52

Kujira Foundation's Tokens Stung by Its Own Leveraged Positions as Bets Backfire The developers said the team’s positions were “targeted” and they plan to create an operational DAO to take ownership of the Kujira Treasury and core protocols.

Risks Are Skewed to a Weaker Nonfarm Payrolls Print, ING Says

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2024. Aug. 02. 10:52

Risks Are Skewed to a Weaker Nonfarm Payrolls Print, ING Says A weak report will likely bolster Fed rate-cut expectations and potentially support risk assets, including bitcoin.

Kamala Harris Can't Cede Crypto to Trump, Could be Difference in Battleground States: Think Tank

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2024. Aug. 02. 09:44

Kamala Harris Can't Cede Crypto to Trump, Could be Difference in Battleground States: Think Tank The Presumptive Democratic U.S. presidential nominee cannot afford to cede crypto to Donald Trump and luring crypto voters and donations away could "make a difference in key battleground states," OMFIF wrote.

ARK Invest Sold $14.8M of Coinbase Shares Thursday Ahead of the Exchange's Earnings Report

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2024. Aug. 02. 09:04

ARK Invest Sold $14.8M of Coinbase Shares Thursday Ahead of the Exchange's Earnings Report Coinbase revenue beat Wall Street analysts' expectations, while profit came in lower than the consensus.

Hong Kong's Futu Launches Bitcoin, Ether Trading, Offers Alibaba, Nvidia Shares as Rewards: Report

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2024. Aug. 02. 08:41

Hong Kong's Futu Launches Bitcoin, Ether Trading, Offers Alibaba, Nvidia Shares as Rewards: Report For the moment, only bitcoin and ether can be traded, while the company works on "expanding our crypto offerings in the near future."

Bitcoin Risk-Reward Remains Compelling Even After Price Doubles in a Year

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2024. Aug. 02. 07:52

Bitcoin Risk-Reward Remains Compelling Even After Price Doubles in a Year Long-term holders are motivated to hold at bitcoin's going market rate, implying an attractive risk-reward for existing or potential investors, according to the "reserve risk" indicator.

Bitcoin Risk-Reward Remains Compelling Even After Price Surges 100% in a Year

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2024. Aug. 02. 07:52

Bitcoin Risk-Reward Remains Compelling Even After Price Surges 100% in a Year Long-term holders are motivated to hold at bitcoin's going market rate, implying an attractive risk-reward for existing or potential investors, according to the "reserve risk" indicator.

Bitcoin Traders Eye $55K Amid U.S. Stocks Sell-off, XRP Leads Losses in Major Cryptos

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2024. Aug. 02. 07:36

Bitcoin Traders Eye $55K Amid U.S. Stocks Sell-off, XRP Leads Losses in Major Cryptos Traditional markets from the U.S. to Japan saw declines across major indexes and stocks, with the tremors seeping into the cryptocurrency market.

Indian Survey Reveals Impact of Crypto Taxes and Anti-Money Laundering Rules on Investors

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2024. Aug. 02. 06:25

Indian Survey Reveals Impact of Crypto Taxes and Anti-Money Laundering Rules on Investors India should consider revising its taxes on crypto and not depend on its anti-money laundering rules to reverse the impact of those high taxes, a survey of Indian investors by a New Delhi-based technology policy think tank revealed.

Bitcoin as a Strategic Reserve

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2024. Aug. 02. 04:30

Bitcoin as a Strategic Reserve Over the weekend, former U.S. President and current Republican nominee Donald Trump and a number of lawmakers spoke at the Bitcoin Nashville conference. The biggest piece of news everyone has been talking about was Trump and Sen. Cynthia Lummis' proposals to create a strategic reserve for Bitcoin, but the event also served as Sen. Tim Scott's entry into actual crypto discussion.

Bitcoin Miner Marathon's Shares Tumble After Revenue Unexpectedly Misses Wall Street's Estimates

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2024. Aug. 01. 21:13

Bitcoin Miner Marathon's Shares Tumble After Revenue Unexpectedly Misses Wall Street's Estimates The miner said its adjusted EBITDA swung to loss, compared to previous quarter's profit.

MicroStrategy Reports Q2 Loss; Bitcoin Holdings Rise to 226,500

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2024. Aug. 01. 20:23

MicroStrategy Reports Q2 Loss; Bitcoin Holdings Rise to 226,500 MicroStrategy reported second-quarter earnings on Thursday.

Protocol Village: Injective Starts 'Altaris' Upgrade, Switchboard Releases 'Oracle Aggregator'

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2024. Aug. 01. 19:48

Protocol Village: Injective Starts 'Altaris' Upgrade, Switchboard Releases 'Oracle Aggregator' The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Aug. 1-7.

EU Regulator Details How It Classifies Unlawful Overseas Businesses Under MiCA

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2024. Aug. 01. 17:15

EU Regulator Details How It Classifies Unlawful Overseas Businesses Under MiCA The European Securities and Markets Authority released an opinion report to aid firms that may do business with overseas firms in order to prevent them breaching the rules on Wednesday.

Crypto Exec Pushing for Industry Support of Kamala Harris for President

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2024. Aug. 01. 16:25

Crypto Exec Pushing for Industry Support of Kamala Harris for President The former CEO of crypto platform Uphold, J.P. Thieriot, is trying to drum up crypto support for Vice President Kamala Harris as she pursues the Democratic nomination in the presidential election, arguing that former President Donald Trump is offering empty promises to the industry and Harris is signaling a new openness.

Montenegro to Extradite Do Kwon to South Korea, Rejecting U.S. Request

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2024. Aug. 01. 16:08

Montenegro to Extradite Do Kwon to South Korea, Rejecting U.S. Request Terraform Labs co-founder and fraudster Do Kwon is once again set to be extradited from Montenegro to his native South Korea, after a ruling from the Balkan nation’s court of appeals Thursday.

Bitcoin Plunges More Than 10% Since Hitting $70K 72 Hours Ago

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2024. Aug. 01. 15:39

Bitcoin Plunges More Than 10% Since Hitting $70K 72 Hours Ago The bullish news continued on Thursday morning, but sellers remained in control of the market.

Galaxy Digital Second-Quarter Net Loss Widens as Crypto Market Retreats

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2024. Aug. 01. 15:11

Galaxy Digital Second-Quarter Net Loss Widens as Crypto Market Retreats The crypto market pulled back from the first-quarter's record highs during the three-month period.

Crypto for Advisors: Crypto and Politics in the U.S.

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2024. Aug. 01. 15:00

Crypto for Advisors: Crypto and Politics in the U.S. The combination of political support, institutional adoption and favorable economic policies sets the stage for a potentially significant upward trajectory.

'Golden Boys' Move on CompoundDAO Wasn't a Governance Attack: Tally Protocol CEO

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2024. Aug. 01. 14:07

'Golden Boys' Move on CompoundDAO Wasn't a Governance Attack: Tally Protocol CEO Sitting on the sidelines during the democratic process means you can't complain about the result, the CEO and co-founder of a DAO vote-counting protocol argued in an interview.

Crypto Lending Firm Morpho Bags $50M in Funding Round Led by Ribbit Capital

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2024. Aug. 01. 14:00

Crypto Lending Firm Morpho Bags $50M in Funding Round Led by Ribbit Capital The strategic funding round included a16z, Coinbase Ventures, Variant, Pantera and Brevan Howard.

Protocol Village: Switchboard Releases 'Oracle Aggregator,' Pichi Raises $2.5M

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2024. Aug. 01. 13:17

Protocol Village: Switchboard Releases 'Oracle Aggregator,' Pichi Raises $2.5M The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Aug. 1-7.

Crypto VC Paradigm Invests in MetaDAO as Prediction Markets Boom

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2024. Aug. 01. 13:00

Crypto VC Paradigm Invests in MetaDAO as Prediction Markets Boom MetaDAO, a Solana experiment in governance by "futarchy," raised a total of $2.2 million to fund operations.

Crypto Lender Ledn Handed Out $1.16B Worth of Loans in First Half of 2024

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2024. Aug. 01. 13:00

Crypto Lender Ledn Handed Out $1.16B Worth of Loans in First Half of 2024 The platform witnessed a 29.8% jump in retail lending between the first and second quarters.

First Mover Americas: Crypto Markets Reel on Geopolitical Risk

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2024. Aug. 01. 12:01

First Mover Americas: Crypto Markets Reel on Geopolitical Risk The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Aug. 1 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Bitcoin Indicator That Forewarned Late 2023 Volatility Explosion Is Lighting Up Again

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2024. Aug. 01. 11:15

Bitcoin Indicator That Forewarned Late 2023 Volatility Explosion Is Lighting Up Again Bitcoin's Bollinger bandwidth has narrowed to levels that have historically preceded volatility explosions.

Ripple to Allocate $10M to Tokenized U.S. Treasury Bills on XRP Ledger

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2024. Aug. 01. 10:44

Ripple to Allocate $10M to Tokenized U.S. Treasury Bills on XRP Ledger This is part of a larger fund that Ripple will allocate to tokenized T-bills provided by OpenEden and other issuers.

Donald Trump Site Lists Limited-Edition 'Bitcoin Sneakers' for as Much as $500 a Pair

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2024. Aug. 01. 09:16

Donald Trump Site Lists Limited-Edition 'Bitcoin Sneakers' for as Much as $500 a Pair The most expensive bright orange, high-top sneakers are already sold out and being relisted on eBay for as high as $2,500.

OKX Ventures, Aptos Foundation Initiate $10M Fund for the Move-Based Layer-1 Ecosystem

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2024. Aug. 01. 08:00

OKX Ventures, Aptos Foundation Initiate $10M Fund for the Move-Based Layer-1 Ecosystem The fund will be used to develop an accelerator program for projects built on Aptos.

Large Bitcoin Holders Added $5.4B in BTC in July, Data Show

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2024. Aug. 01. 06:18

Large Bitcoin Holders Added $5.4B in BTC in July, Data Show Large holders resorted to bargain hunting in July as the cryptocurrency experienced two-way price volatility.