Founding Coin Center Chief Jerry Brito Stepping Down After Decade

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2024. Sep. 30. 20:25

Founding Coin Center Chief Jerry Brito Stepping Down After Decade Jerry Brito, the founding executive director of the venerable-for-crypto advocacy and research organization Coin Center will step down by the end of the year, he wrote in a post on the group's website, adding that he'll be retaining a board seat.

Can We Ever Trust AI Agents?

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2024. Sep. 30. 17:06

Can We Ever Trust AI Agents? Decentralized AI gives us a path to trusting the agents that will soon populate our digital lives, says Marko Stokic, head of AI at Oasis.

Bitcoin Retail Activity Remains Low Despite Recent Rally

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2024. Sep. 30. 16:40

Bitcoin Retail Activity Remains Low Despite Recent Rally On-chain data shows minimal retail involvement in the current crypto rally, hinting at potential further price increases.

EigenLayer Tokens to Be Released in Coming Hours, Futures Trade at Fully Diluted $6.8B

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2024. Sep. 30. 15:49

EigenLayer Tokens to Be Released in Coming Hours, Futures Trade at Fully Diluted $6.8B The restaking protocol will unlock 1.67 billion tokens at 9 p.m. PST on Monday.

The Global Rate Cut Cycle Will Power Risk Assets Even Higher

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2024. Sep. 30. 15:33

The Global Rate Cut Cycle Will Power Risk Assets Even Higher Investors tend to focus on monetary policy from the major central banks and Canada, Sweden, and Switzerland have each cut rates three times this year. Lower borrowing costs going forward should boost the price outlook for crypto, says Scott Garliss.

Memecoin Launchpad GraFun Crosses $250M in Volume on BNB Chain Release

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2024. Sep. 30. 15:19

Memecoin Launchpad GraFun Crosses $250M in Volume on BNB Chain Release Memecoin-related tools are helping the crypto industry cater to more mainstream users than other crypto uses, according to B, a Floki core developer.

Digital-Asset Manager Kin Launches $100M Tokenized Real Estate Fund on Chintai Network

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2024. Sep. 30. 15:17

Digital-Asset Manager Kin Launches $100M Tokenized Real Estate Fund on Chintai Network Fund tokenization is one of the frontiers of bringing real-world assets to blockchain rails in pursuit of greater efficiency, lower costs and faster settlements.

Trump Inches Closer to Harris on Polymarket as Betting Passes $1 Billion

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2024. Sep. 30. 14:43

Trump Inches Closer to Harris on Polymarket as Betting Passes $1 Billion Kamala Harris only leads by one percentage point, but is set to carry most of the swing states.

Banking Platform OpenPayd Hires Two Senior Execs From Crypto Prime Broker FalconX

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2024. Sep. 30. 14:10

Banking Platform OpenPayd Hires Two Senior Execs From Crypto Prime Broker FalconX Lux Thiagarajah and Richard Usher will be joining the business on Tuesday October 1st.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Index Posts Losses, but XRP Rises From Friday

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2024. Sep. 30. 13:37

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Index Posts Losses, but XRP Rises From Friday Internet Computer and Filecoin posted the steepest losses, down more than 6%.

Crypto Poll: U.S. Voters More Serious About Demanding Candidates With Know-How

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2024. Sep. 30. 13:00

Crypto Poll: U.S. Voters More Serious About Demanding Candidates With Know-How A new industry-funded poll underlines the rising role of crypto in the thinking of likely voters in the 2024 U.S. elections – and the mention of digital assets by the presidential candidates of both major parties suggests the campaigns are aware of that.

Man Pleads Guilty to Illegally Operating Crypto ATM Network in the UK

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2024. Sep. 30. 12:53

Man Pleads Guilty to Illegally Operating Crypto ATM Network in the UK This marks the first U.K. conviction for running a crypto ATM operation.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Drops 3%, Still on Track for Best September Since 2013

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2024. Sep. 30. 12:06

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Drops 3%, Still on Track for Best September Since 2013 The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 30, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

'Overbought' Bitcoin Drops Below $64K as ISM Manufacturing Data Looms: 10x Research

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2024. Sep. 30. 10:54

'Overbought' Bitcoin Drops Below $64K as ISM Manufacturing Data Looms: 10x Research The U.S. data, due Tuesday, has triggered 10% price drops in the first week of the past three months, 10x Research said.

Japan Plans to Review Its Crypto Rules: Bloomberg

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2024. Sep. 30. 10:51

Japan Plans to Review Its Crypto Rules: Bloomberg The review which will occur over the coming months could also pave the way for dedicated exchange traded funds.

Crypto Exchange Bithumb Weighs U.S. Nasdaq Listing: Report

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2024. Sep. 30. 10:30

Crypto Exchange Bithumb Weighs U.S. Nasdaq Listing: Report Late last year, the South Korean cryptocurrency exchange was reported to be considering listing its shares on Kosdaq.

Crypto Investment Products Saw $1.2B of Inflows Last Week, Most in 10 Weeks: CoinShares

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2024. Sep. 30. 10:15

Crypto Investment Products Saw $1.2B of Inflows Last Week, Most in 10 Weeks: CoinShares Ether funds registered $87 million in net inflows to break a five-week losing streak while bitcoin products added $1 billion.

Bitcoin’s Bearish September May Be Its Best Since 2013 Ahead of Bullish October

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2024. Sep. 30. 07:37

Bitcoin’s Bearish September May Be Its Best Since 2013 Ahead of Bullish October BTC is close to ending September up 9%, its best since 2013, ahead of a seasonally bullish October.

Crypto Services Provider Matrixport Buys Crypto Finance's Asset Management Unit

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2024. Sep. 30. 05:53

Crypto Services Provider Matrixport Buys Crypto Finance's Asset Management Unit Crypto Finance AG has been renamed as Matrixport Asset Management AG (MAM).

Bitcoin Bulls Eye $75K and Higher as BTC Registers Three-Week Winning Streak

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2024. Sep. 30. 05:33

Bitcoin Bulls Eye $75K and Higher as BTC Registers Three-Week Winning Streak BTC has registered its first three-week winning trend since February.

China's Former Minister of Finance Calls Crypto a 'Crucial Aspect' of Digital Economy

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2024. Sep. 30. 05:16

China's Former Minister of Finance Calls Crypto a 'Crucial Aspect' of Digital Economy The former minister called on Beijing to study the industry in light of Republican candidate Donald Trump's comments on crypto.

Binance Founder Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao Is a Free Man

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2024. Sep. 27. 21:35

Binance Founder Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao Is a Free Man Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has been released from prison, according to the U.S. Bureau of Prisons (BOP).

Mango Markets Agrees to Destroy MNGO Tokens in SEC Settlement

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2024. Sep. 27. 19:21

Mango Markets Agrees to Destroy MNGO Tokens in SEC Settlement Mango DAO, Mango Labs and Blockworks Foundation agreed to settle charges with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Friday.

Swan Bitcoin Claims Ex-Employees 'Stole' its Mining Business at Tether’s Direction

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2024. Sep. 27. 19:14

Swan Bitcoin Claims Ex-Employees 'Stole' its Mining Business at Tether’s Direction Swan Bitcoin has filed suit against a group of former employees and consultants, alleging that they “hatched and executed a ‘rain and hellfire’ plan” to steal its lucrative bitcoin mining business with the help of Tether, Swan Bitcoin’s one-time ally and fundraising partner.

The Paradox of the Bitcoin Maximalist

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2024. Sep. 27. 18:38

The Paradox of the Bitcoin Maximalist When Bitcoin is dominated by major institutions (and Bitcoiners are asking for approval from presidential candidates) we are in danger of creating centralized decentralized finance, something Bitcoin’s founders never intended, says Jason Dehni, CEO of Credbull.

MicroStrategy 2X Leveraged ETF Sees Massive Inflows In First Week Of Trading As MSTR Outperforms Bitcoin

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2024. Sep. 27. 17:04

MicroStrategy 2X Leveraged ETF Sees Massive Inflows In First Week Of Trading As MSTR Outperforms Bitcoin Seven days after hitting the market, the T-REX 2X Long MSTR Daily Target ETF (MSTU) has become one of the most successful new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on the market after attracting over $72 million.

Bitcoin FOMO is Back: 10X Research's Markus Thielen

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2024. Sep. 27. 14:47

Bitcoin FOMO is Back: 10X Research's Markus Thielen A $10 billion surge in stablecoin minting over the past weeks has flooded the crypto market with liquidity, Thielen noted.

Bitcoin FOMO is Back: $70K and Then New Record Highs in Sight, Says Analyst

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2024. Sep. 27. 14:47

Bitcoin FOMO is Back: $70K and Then New Record Highs in Sight, Says Analyst A $10 billion surge in stablecoin minting over the past weeks has flooded the crypto market with liquidity, Thielen noted.

Fantasy Sports Company Sorare Charged With Providing Unlicensed Gambling Facilities in U.K.

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2024. Sep. 27. 14:21

Fantasy Sports Company Sorare Charged With Providing Unlicensed Gambling Facilities in U.K. Sorare was charged with violating the Gambling Act 2005 in the regulator's first move against a blockchain-based platform.

Bitcoin Prices Show Positive 30-Day Correlation With China's Central Bank Balance Sheet

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2024. Sep. 27. 12:35

Bitcoin Prices Show Positive 30-Day Correlation With China's Central Bank Balance Sheet “The new inflow of cash could indirectly push up the price of bitcoin, particularly in the long term perspective,” one analyst said.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Nears $66K After Monster ETF Day

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2024. Sep. 27. 12:01

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Nears $66K After Monster ETF Day The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 27, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

GraFun, Supported by Floki and DWF Labs, Brings Memecoin Frenzy to BNB Chain

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2024. Sep. 27. 11:00

GraFun, Supported by Floki and DWF Labs, Brings Memecoin Frenzy to BNB Chain FLOKI tokens could see a price jump as the project’s closeness to GraFun boosts its fundamentals.

BlackRock Highlights Bitcoin’s Unique Properties as Approved IBIT Options Could Cement Risk-Off Status

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2024. Sep. 27. 09:51

BlackRock Highlights Bitcoin’s Unique Properties as Approved IBIT Options Could Cement Risk-Off Status BlackRock's latest report shows that bitcoin has a very low correlation to U.S. equities on a trailing 6-month basis.

Bitcoin's 'Outside Day' Sets Stage for $70K, Altcoins Break Out: Technical Analysis

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2024. Sep. 27. 09:49

Bitcoin's 'Outside Day' Sets Stage for $70K, Altcoins Break Out: Technical Analysis Thursday's bullish trading range marks an end of the recent consolidation and a resumption of the rebound from lows under $53,000.

Binance Founder Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao Could Be Released on Friday

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2024. Sep. 27. 09:30

Binance Founder Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao Could Be Released on Friday Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, could be released on Friday, two days ahead of his scheduled release date of September 29th (Sunday), according to an interpretation of the law.

SEC's Gensler Won't Reveal his View on Trump's Bitcoin Reserve, Reiterates Bitcoin Isn't a Security

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2024. Sep. 27. 06:48

SEC's Gensler Won't Reveal his View on Trump's Bitcoin Reserve, Reiterates Bitcoin Isn't a Security U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler reiterated his stance that bitcoin is "not a security" but doubled down on his stated position that regulatory clarity exists for the crypto space in an interview with CNBC on Thursday.

Bitcoin Holds Above $64K as China Stimulus Sends Conflux’s CFX, Dog Memes Running High

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2024. Sep. 27. 06:40

Bitcoin Holds Above $64K as China Stimulus Sends Conflux’s CFX, Dog Memes Running High Bitcoin rose by 3%, trading above $65K with U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs seeing one of their largest inflow days at $365 million,

Global Effort Disrupts Russia Linked Network Using Crypto to Evade Sanctions, U.S. Charges Two Russians

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2024. Sep. 27. 05:26

Global Effort Disrupts Russia Linked Network Using Crypto to Evade Sanctions, U.S. Charges Two Russians Russian nationals Sergey Ivanov and Timur Shakhmametov have been charged for their involvement in operating money laundering services that catered to cybercriminals using cryptocurrencies, U.S. authorities announced on Thursday.

Crypto PACs Dominate Ohio Senate Race, Spending $40M on Sherrod Brown's Foe

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2024. Sep. 26. 22:15

Crypto PACs Dominate Ohio Senate Race, Spending $40M on Sherrod Brown's Foe The colossal campaign spending from the cryptocurrency industry is showing up in dominant fashion in Ohio's U.S. Senate race, where its political action committees have devoted $40 million to support Republican Bernie Moreno's opposition of Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), the crypto-skeptical chairman of the Senate Banking Committee.

Tornado Cash Dev Roman Storm’s Criminal Case Will Proceed to Trial, NY Judge Orders

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2024. Sep. 26. 20:57

Tornado Cash Dev Roman Storm’s Criminal Case Will Proceed to Trial, NY Judge Orders The U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) case against Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm will proceed to trial, a New York judge ruled during a telephonic hearing on Thursday.

DePIN: Reshaping the Internet and Empowering Users

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2024. Sep. 26. 17:49

DePIN: Reshaping the Internet and Empowering Users Brian Trunzo, Global Head of Business Development at Polygon Labs, argues that DePINs represent an opportunity to build new useful services, while redistributing control and value to end-users.

Canada's CBDC Departure Risks Web3's Interoperable Future

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2024. Sep. 26. 16:06

Canada's CBDC Departure Risks Web3's Interoperable Future A lack of interoperability poses an existential threat to central bank digital currencies, as it does to Web3 itself, says Temujin Louie, CEO of Wanchain.

Bitcoin Hits $65K for First Time Since Early August, Renewing Investor Interest in Spot ETFs

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2024. Sep. 26. 15:54

Bitcoin Hits $65K for First Time Since Early August, Renewing Investor Interest in Spot ETFs Bitcoin is back to levels not seen in nearly two months as it pushed past the $65,000 mark during U.S. late morning hours on Thursday.

Inflation Should Moderate in August, Boosting the Crypto Outlook

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2024. Sep. 26. 15:40

Inflation Should Moderate in August, Boosting the Crypto Outlook PCE, an alternative measure of inflation, is starting to ease up, setting the stage for easier money policies from the Fed. If so, that’s good news for risk assets like bitcoin and ether, says Scott Garliss.

How a Harris 'Opportunity Economy' Will Benefit the Crypto Industry

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2024. Sep. 26. 15:21

How a Harris 'Opportunity Economy' Will Benefit the Crypto Industry G Clay Miller, one of the organizers of the Crypto4Harris group, outlines why he believes that a Harris Administration would be better for digital assets than a Trump presidency.

Crypto for Advisors: The Growth of Bitcoin as Collateral

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2024. Sep. 26. 15:00

Crypto for Advisors: The Growth of Bitcoin as Collateral As traditional investment products face declining yields, savvy asset managers must consider emerging opportunities within the cryptocurrency space to meet growing client demand.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: NEAR Leaps 6.3% as All Assets Rise

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2024. Sep. 26. 13:32

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: NEAR Leaps 6.3% as All Assets Rise Uniswap joined NEAR Protocol as top performer, gaining 3.9%.

Avalanche Unveils $40M Grant Program Ahead of 'Avalanche9000' Upgrade

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2024. Sep. 26. 13:00

Avalanche Unveils $40M Grant Program Ahead of 'Avalanche9000' Upgrade The program, called Retro9000, is supposed to encourage developers to build on Avalanche ahead of a much-anticipated upgrade known as Avalanche9000.

Crypto Hackers Nabbed $409M in Q3: Immunefi

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2024. Sep. 26. 13:00

Crypto Hackers Nabbed $409M in Q3: Immunefi Hackers stole $409 million worth of cryptocurrency in the third quarter, with an additional $3 million lost to fraud, according to a report by ImmuneFi.

Bitcoin Jumps Over $64K Ahead of Powell Speech; IBIT Options Could Provide Longer-Term Boost

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2024. Sep. 26. 12:44

Bitcoin Jumps Over $64K Ahead of Powell Speech; IBIT Options Could Provide Longer-Term Boost Powell is expected to speak at 13:30 UTC at the US Treasury Market Conference amid mounting expectations for another U.S. interest rate cut this year.

Bitcoin Jumps Over $64K on China Stimulus; IBIT Options Could Provide Longer-Term Boost

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2024. Sep. 26. 12:44

Bitcoin Jumps Over $64K on China Stimulus; IBIT Options Could Provide Longer-Term Boost Powell is expected to speak at 13:30 UTC at the US Treasury Market Conference amid mounting expectations for another U.S. interest rate cut this year.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Regains $64K as ETF Flow Trends Flip Positive

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2024. Sep. 26. 12:40

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Regains $64K as ETF Flow Trends Flip Positive The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 26, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Wall Street Titan Guggenheim Tokenizes $20M of Commercial Paper on Ethereum

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2024. Sep. 26. 11:30

Wall Street Titan Guggenheim Tokenizes $20M of Commercial Paper on Ethereum Guggenheim Treasury Services, a subsidiary of financial services giant Guggenheim Partners, has issued $20 million of tokenized commercial paper on the Ethereum blockchain, its partner, blockchain platform Zeconomy, announced Thursday.

Ethena Announces UStb Stablecoin Backed by Blackrock's BUIDL

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2024. Sep. 26. 11:22

Ethena Announces UStb Stablecoin Backed by Blackrock's BUIDL Reserves for UStb will be invested in BUIDL, which in turn holds U.S. dollars, U.S. Treasury bills, and repurchase agreements.

Celo Challenges Tron's Leadership in Active Stablecoin Addresses

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2024. Sep. 26. 11:07

Celo Challenges Tron's Leadership in Active Stablecoin Addresses The CELO token has rallied nearly 20% in the past 24 hours.

U.S. Crypto Industry Will Follow a Different Path From Rest of World: BitMEX Group CEO

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2024. Sep. 26. 11:02

U.S. Crypto Industry Will Follow a Different Path From Rest of World: BitMEX Group CEO The U.S. crypto market will "bifurcate from the rest of the world" said Stephan Lutz, CEO of crypto exchange BitMex, in an interview with CoinDesk.

Curve Finance Mulls Removing TrueUSD as Collateral for Stablecoin Curve USD

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2024. Sep. 26. 09:23

Curve Finance Mulls Removing TrueUSD as Collateral for Stablecoin Curve USD “crvUSD is overexposed to minor stablecoins, especially TUSD which has a dubious track record and has recently been charged by the SEC with defrauding investors,” the proposer wrote.

Crypto Inspired by 'Moo Deng' Zooms to $100M as Hippo Meme Takes Over Internet

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2024. Sep. 26. 08:10

Crypto Inspired by 'Moo Deng' Zooms to $100M as Hippo Meme Takes Over Internet Holder count has zoomed to 12,400 unique wallets with over $48.5 million in volume traded over the last 24 hours, a fan page for the token said Wednesday.

Key Indicators Challenge Fed's 'Normalization' Rate Cut That Torched Bitcoin Rally

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2024. Sep. 26. 07:40

Key Indicators Challenge Fed's 'Normalization' Rate Cut That Torched Bitcoin Rally The post-Fed risk-on rally supports the normalization narrative, but some indicators disagree, suggesting caution to bulls.

Bitcoin ETF Demand Grows Among U.S. Investors as China Considers Massive $142B Capital Injection

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2024. Sep. 26. 06:15

Bitcoin ETF Demand Grows Among U.S. Investors as China Considers Massive $142B Capital Injection Data from SoSoValue shows that the total daily net inflow cracked $100 million for the second day in a row for the BTC ETFs amid global monetary easing. PLUS: Worldcoin is up double digits as World ID expands to more countries.

Singapore Court Grants WazirX Four-Month Conditional Moratorium: Source

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2024. Sep. 26. 04:22

Singapore Court Grants WazirX Four-Month Conditional Moratorium: Source A Singapore court has granted Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX a four month moratorium based on certain conditions on Thursday, an industry source told CoinDesk.

Singapore Court Grants WazirX Four-Month Conditional Moratorium

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2024. Sep. 26. 04:22

Singapore Court Grants WazirX Four-Month Conditional Moratorium A Singapore court has granted Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX a four month moratorium based on certain conditions on Thursday, an industry source told CoinDesk.

NYDFS 'More Eager Than Anyone' for Federal Legislation, Chief Says

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2024. Sep. 26. 04:20

NYDFS 'More Eager Than Anyone' for Federal Legislation, Chief Says NYDFS Superintendent Adrienne Harris said any federal legislation should still keep a role for state regulators.

Utah Judge Rules SEC’s Case Against Alleged Crypto Mining Scam Green United Can Proceed to Trial

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2024. Sep. 26. 03:25

Utah Judge Rules SEC’s Case Against Alleged Crypto Mining Scam Green United Can Proceed to Trial The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) lawsuit against Green United can proceed to trial, a Utah judge ruled Monday.

PayPal Enables U.S. Business Accounts to Buy, Hold and Sell Crypto

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2024. Sep. 25. 19:34

PayPal Enables U.S. Business Accounts to Buy, Hold and Sell Crypto The service won't be available to New York state in the beginning.

The Next Wave of AI Is Mobile

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2024. Sep. 25. 19:16

The Next Wave of AI Is Mobile AI is moving beyond tech giants as everyday smartphones take on complex computing tasks, says Mitch Liu, CEO of Theta Labs.

The Protocol: When Trump Bought Red-Meat Bitcoin Burgers, He Called It 'Crypto'

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2024. Sep. 25. 17:49

The Protocol: When Trump Bought Red-Meat Bitcoin Burgers, He Called It 'Crypto' Republican U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump won chits from the Bitcoin community for reportedly purchasing smash burgers at a Bitcoin-friendly New York pub. But in a way, the whole episode was about damage control.

Former Government Employees, Compliance Officers Rally for Detained Binance Executive

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2024. Sep. 25. 15:42

Former Government Employees, Compliance Officers Rally for Detained Binance Executive A handful of former prosecutors and compliance professionals staged a protest in front of the United Nations General Assembly Wednesday.

Stablecoins Will Drive Institutional Adoption in Asia: Chainalysis CEO

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2024. Sep. 25. 15:29

Stablecoins Will Drive Institutional Adoption in Asia: Chainalysis CEO Stablecoins will drive institutional adoption in Asia, "even if regulators are not happy with it," Chainalysis co-founder and CEO Michael Gronager said in an interview.

Unreliability, High Prices, and Security Breaches: Can DePIN Fix Telecom?

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2024. Sep. 25. 15:19

Unreliability, High Prices, and Security Breaches: Can DePIN Fix Telecom? With skyrocketing costs, frequent security breaches, and unreliable services, the telecom industry is ripe for change, and DePIN may serve as the perfect catalyst for the sector’s transformation, says Uplink's Carlos Lei.

Ethereum's Changing Landscape

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2024. Sep. 25. 15:19

Ethereum's Changing Landscape For investors, ETH’s future depends on how Ethereum balances innovation with maintaining healthy economic policy, says Matthew Kimmel, digital asset analyst, CoinShares.

The Fed Pivot is Finally Here

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2024. Sep. 25. 15:19

The Fed Pivot is Finally Here Last week, the Fed cut its federal funds target rate by 50 bps to 5.00% p.a. (upper limit) which could have strong implications for the crypto community, says Andre Dragosh, head of research Europe, CoinShares.

Visa to Help Banks Issue Fiat-Backed Tokens on Ethereum Via New Tokenized Asset Platform

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2024. Sep. 25. 14:34

Visa to Help Banks Issue Fiat-Backed Tokens on Ethereum Via New Tokenized Asset Platform Visa Tokenized Asset Platform (VTAP) will enable the development of fiat-backed tokens powered by smart contracts.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: LINK Surges by 7.1% as Index Rises

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2024. Sep. 25. 13:23

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: LINK Surges by 7.1% as Index Rises With 19 out of 20 assets in the green, the index posted a 1.4% gain.

Retail Accumulation and Exchange Outflows Drive Market Optimism for Bitcoin

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2024. Sep. 25. 13:17

Retail Accumulation and Exchange Outflows Drive Market Optimism for Bitcoin Smaller bitcoin investors and reduced liquidity signal potential for continued price growth

WazirX Hacker Is Almost Done Laundering $230M Stolen Funds

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2024. Sep. 25. 11:56

WazirX Hacker Is Almost Done Laundering $230M Stolen Funds On-chain data shows the hacker, or group of hackers, behind the massive theft is now close to completing the laundering of the stolen funds.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Retreats Following Ascent to $64K

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2024. Sep. 25. 11:44

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Retreats Following Ascent to $64K The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 25, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Bitcoin's South Korea Discount Hits Highest Since October 2023

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2024. Sep. 25. 11:07

Bitcoin's South Korea Discount Hits Highest Since October 2023 The bitcoin price discount on Korean exchanges relative to offshore venues is the steepest since October 2023, according to CryptoQuant.

A Fire Alarm Interrupted an Aussie Crypto Summit. The Symbolism Wasn't Missed by a Concerned Industry

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2024. Sep. 25. 10:12

A Fire Alarm Interrupted an Aussie Crypto Summit. The Symbolism Wasn't Missed by a Concerned Industry Australia's crypto industry is concerned companies will move offshore after the nation's securities regulator set off "the crypto fire alarm."

Bitcoin ETFs Remove Nearly Five Times Daily Supply as Ethereum ETFs See Strong Rebound

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2024. Sep. 25. 09:11

Bitcoin ETFs Remove Nearly Five Times Daily Supply as Ethereum ETFs See Strong Rebound Ether ETF experienced a $62.5 million inflow, marking its third-largest day since launch.

Bitcoin Strength Continues on U.S, China Easing; Floki Bot Crosses Trading Milestone

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2024. Sep. 25. 07:02

Bitcoin Strength Continues on U.S, China Easing; Floki Bot Crosses Trading Milestone BTC broke $64,000 in late U.S. hours Tuesday as traders pushed the chances of a second consecutive 50 basis point rate Fed rate cut to 61%. PLUS: Floki fundamentals fuel a price surge.

Blockchain-Based Investment Platform Assetera to Offer Tokenized Assets on Polygon

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2024. Sep. 25. 07:00

Blockchain-Based Investment Platform Assetera to Offer Tokenized Assets on Polygon Assetera will use Ethereum scaling network Polygon to secure transactions and utilize stablecoins for purchase, clearing and settlement to ensure the process is fast and efficient.

Binance Says it Helped India's Enforcement Directorate Trace $47.6 million Related to a Gaming Scam

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2024. Sep. 25. 06:18

Binance Says it Helped India's Enforcement Directorate Trace $47.6 million Related to a Gaming Scam Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has helped India's Enforcement Directorate (ED), the authority investigating financial crimes, in the arrest of four individuals in a gaming scam worth $47.6 million, the exchange said on Wednesday.

Binance Says It Helped India's Enforcement Directorate Trace $47.6M Related to a Gaming Scam

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2024. Sep. 25. 06:18

Binance Says It Helped India's Enforcement Directorate Trace $47.6M  Related to a Gaming Scam Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has helped India's Enforcement Directorate (ED), the authority investigating financial crimes, in the arrest of four individuals in a gaming scam worth $47.6 million, the exchange said on Wednesday.

Stand With Crypto Group Moves Harris' Rating to 'NA' From 'B'

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2024. Sep. 25. 04:10

Stand With Crypto Group Moves Harris' Rating to 'NA' From 'B' The change comes as Crypto Twitter points out that Harris doesn't have a crypto policy in her platform.

Harris Loses 'Support' Rating from Crypto Advocacy as Grade Changes to 'NA' From 'B'

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2024. Sep. 25. 04:10

Harris Loses 'Support' Rating from Crypto Advocacy  as Grade Changes to 'NA' From 'B' The change comes as Crypto Twitter points out that Harris doesn't have a crypto policy in her platform.

Sky Pauses Plan to Offboard Wrapped Bitcoin, After Chat With BitGo's Belshe

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2024. Sep. 24. 22:13

Sky Pauses Plan to Offboard Wrapped Bitcoin, After Chat With BitGo's Belshe An influential adviser to DeFi lender Sky, formerly known as MakerDAO, now says their concerns have been adequately addressed regarding Tron founder Justin Sun's involvement in the custody of bitcoin backing the WBTC token.

Sky Reconsiders Plan to Offboard Wrapped Bitcoin, After Chat With BitGo CEO

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2024. Sep. 24. 22:13

Sky Reconsiders Plan to Offboard Wrapped Bitcoin, After Chat With BitGo CEO An influential adviser to DeFi lender Sky, formerly known as MakerDAO, now says their concerns have been adequately addressed regarding Tron founder Justin Sun's involvement in the custody of bitcoin backing the WBTC token.

Bitcoin Pushes Past $64K as Monetary Ease Expectations Grow

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2024. Sep. 24. 20:37

Bitcoin Pushes Past $64K as Monetary Ease Expectations Grow Traders Tuesday pushed expectations of a second consecutive 50 basis point rate Fed rate to 60%.

TrustToken, TrueCoin Settle With SEC Over Fraud Accusations in Stablecoin Investing

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2024. Sep. 24. 19:16

TrustToken, TrueCoin Settle With SEC Over Fraud Accusations in Stablecoin Investing TrustToken and TrueCoin – now rebranded and under the umbrella of Archbock Inc. – settled accusations that they knowingly misrepresented the backing of the TrueUSD {{TUSD}} stablecoin and offered securities tied to it without properly registering, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said in a Tuesday statement.

Leveraging Bitcoin’s Security for Trustless Asset Transfers

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2024. Sep. 24. 18:52

Leveraging Bitcoin’s Security for Trustless Asset Transfers We should be looking to Bitcoin as the foundation for secure cross-chain infrastructure, says Jeff Garzik, CEO of Bloq and leader of the Hemi Network project.

What to Expect at Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison's Sentencing

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2024. Sep. 24. 17:30

What to Expect at Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison's Sentencing Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison will learn her fate in a few hours. She may spend the next several months or years behind bars, but her attorneys, the Department of Justice and the Probation Office all seem to think she should remain a free woman after the amount of cooperation she provided.

Turkey Shelves Additional Plans to Tax Stocks and Crypto: Bloomberg

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2024. Sep. 24. 16:02

Turkey Shelves Additional Plans to Tax Stocks and Crypto: Bloomberg We don’t have a stocks tax on our agenda. It was discussed previously and fell from our agenda, Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz told Bloomberg, talking about plans that also affect crypto.

'We are Running Out of Time': U.S. House Democrat Urges Stablecoin Bill Compromise

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2024. Sep. 24. 15:51

'We are Running Out of Time': U.S. House Democrat Urges Stablecoin Bill Compromise U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.), the House Financial Services Committee's ranking Democrat, suggested in a Securities and Exchange Commission oversight hearing on Tuesday that she and the Republican chairman should finish a bill this year to regulate U.S. stablecoin issuers.

MicroStrategy Outpaces BlackRock's IBIT by Over 3x Year-to-Date

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2024. Sep. 24. 15:37

MicroStrategy Outpaces BlackRock's IBIT by Over 3x Year-to-Date Exploring the unique strategies and competitive landscape of BlackRock's IBIT vs. MicroStrategy

DeFi Protocol Cega Debuts 'Vault Token Market' to Facilitate Seamless Investing

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2024. Sep. 24. 14:00

DeFi Protocol Cega Debuts 'Vault Token Market' to Facilitate Seamless Investing The offering solves the liquidity issues faced by investors due to the 27-day deposit lock-up period.

How Democrats Have Shifted on Crypto

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2024. Sep. 24. 13:52

How Democrats Have Shifted on Crypto While Democrats are yet to outline much crypto policy, the Democratic National Convention showed a significant change in tone, say Justin Slaughter and Sheila Warren.

Bitcoin Miner From Network’s Earliest Months is Sending BTC to Kraken

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2024. Sep. 24. 12:51

Bitcoin Miner From Network’s Earliest Months is Sending BTC to Kraken The wallet first started moving bitcoin to Kraken three weeks ago and has moved 10 BTC so far in three separate transactions.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Little Changed in Face of PBOC Rate Cut

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2024. Sep. 24. 12:01

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Little Changed in Face of PBOC Rate Cut The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 24, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Bitcoin's Trading Range Extends Beyond 125 Days as September Shows Resilience

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2024. Sep. 24. 10:15

Bitcoin's Trading Range Extends Beyond 125 Days as September Shows Resilience Defying typical September trends, bitcoin's resilience hints at a potential breakout from its prolonged downtrend.

Crypto Exchange Kraken Said to Hire Natasha Powell as UK Head of Compliance

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2024. Sep. 24. 08:01

Crypto Exchange Kraken Said to Hire Natasha Powell as UK Head of Compliance Powell will start in her new role at the crypto exchange in November.

Ether ETFs Record Biggest Outflows Since July in Sign of Low Institutional Appeal

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2024. Sep. 24. 06:11

Ether ETFs Record Biggest Outflows Since July in Sign of Low Institutional Appeal The outflow come despite a broader crypto market rally fueled by recent Federal Reserve rate cuts, which helped lift ether prices by 11% over the past week.

Ethereum ETFs Record Biggest Outflows Since July in Sign of Low Institutional Appeal

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2024. Sep. 24. 06:11

Ethereum ETFs Record Biggest Outflows Since July in Sign of Low Institutional Appeal The outflow come despite a broader crypto market rally fueled by recent Federal Reserve rate cuts, which helped lift ether prices by 11% over the past week.

Bitcoin Little Changed as China Announces Stimulus; Traders Say Harris’ Win Unlikely to be Bearish

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2024. Sep. 24. 04:38

Bitcoin Little Changed as China Announces Stimulus; Traders Say Harris’ Win Unlikely to be Bearish People’s Bank of China governor Pan Gongsheng announced a cut to the amount of money banks must hold in reserve, taking it to the lowest level since 2020.

Bitcoin More Linked With U.S. Fed Than China PBOC: Presto Research

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2024. Sep. 24. 04:38

Bitcoin More Linked With U.S. Fed Than China PBOC: Presto Research People’s Bank of China governor Pan Gongsheng announced a cut to the amount of money banks must hold in reserve, taking it to the lowest level since 2020.

Bitcoin More Linked With U.S. Fed, Traders Say, as China Lands Stimulus

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2024. Sep. 24. 04:38

Bitcoin More Linked With U.S. Fed, Traders Say, as China Lands Stimulus People’s Bank of China governor Pan Gongsheng announced a cut to the amount of money banks must hold in reserve, taking it to the lowest level since 2020.

Candidate Harris Unlikely to Make Full-Throated Crypto Policy Before Election: Source

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2024. Sep. 24. 03:23

Candidate Harris Unlikely to Make Full-Throated Crypto Policy Before Election: Source The presidential campaign for Vice President Kamala Harris made crypto waves with a brief comment about the sector over the weekend, but the industry shouldn't expect much more in the final weeks before the U.S. elections, insiders suggest.

Polymarket Reportedly Seeks $50M in Funding, Mulls Token as Election Bets Surge

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2024. Sep. 23. 23:15

Polymarket Reportedly Seeks $50M in Funding, Mulls Token as Election Bets Surge Investors in the proposed round would get warrants to buy tokens in the event the prediction market decides to issue one, The Information reported.

AI-Related Cryptos Lead Altcoin Surge; Bitcoin Breakout Nears with Several Catalyst in Q4: Analyst

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2024. Sep. 23. 21:01

AI-Related Cryptos Lead Altcoin Surge; Bitcoin Breakout Nears with Several Catalyst in Q4: Analyst NEAR, RNDR, TAO and LPT booked double-digit gains as artificial intelligence-focused tokens were the best performers within the CoinDesk 20 Index.

Mango Markets Mulls CFTC Settlement Over Crypto Trading Violations

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2024. Sep. 23. 20:55

Mango Markets Mulls CFTC Settlement Over Crypto Trading Violations Decentralized crypto exchange Mango Markets has already weathered a debilitating multimillion-dollar hack and the expensive regulatory investigations it spawned. The group may soon take another blow: a six-figure settlement with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

Telegram to Provide More User Data to Governments After CEO’s Arrest

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2024. Sep. 23. 19:20

Telegram to Provide More User Data to Governments After CEO’s Arrest Messaging app Telegram made significant changes to its terms of service, chief executive officer Pavel Durov said in a post on the app on Monday.

Crypto Needs a Purple Mindset

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2024. Sep. 23. 18:49

Crypto Needs a Purple Mindset The politicization of crypto into red-blue corners is not helpful to the industry. It’s time to reject the us vs. them mentality, says Circle’s Josh Hawkins.

JP Morgan's Onyx Blockchain Used for Siemens' Digital Commercial Paper Settlement

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2024. Sep. 23. 18:43

JP Morgan's Onyx Blockchain Used for Siemens' Digital Commercial Paper Settlement The transaction was a milestone for Onyx and SWIAT, which are collaborating to develop digital asset issuance products on blockchain rails for commercial banks.

The Fed Must Have Confident Consumers

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2024. Sep. 23. 14:51

The Fed Must Have Confident Consumers Last week’s rate cut won’t be the last, says Scott Garliss, as the Fed looks to build consumer confidence. That’s good news for risk assets including bitcoin and ether.

FTX’s Downfall Couldn’t Have Happened Without SBF’s Fraud – Or Prager Metis’ Audit Failure

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2024. Sep. 23. 14:30

FTX’s Downfall Couldn’t Have Happened Without SBF’s Fraud – Or Prager Metis’ Audit Failure FTX’s auditor recently agreed to settle misconduct charges with the SEC. Jack Castonguay says auditors working with the crypto industry should take notice.

Caroline Ellison Most Likely Won't Serve Time, Polymarket Traders Bet

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2024. Sep. 23. 14:05

Caroline Ellison Most Likely Won't Serve Time, Polymarket Traders Bet The market is skeptical about Qualcomm's Intel deal; prediction markets were the talk of the town at Token2049 in Singapore.

Bitcoin Could Surge Thanks to Looser Financial Conditions

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2024. Sep. 23. 13:52

Bitcoin Could Surge Thanks to Looser Financial Conditions As the Chicago Fed's NFCI hits its loosest levels since 2021, Bitcoin rallies—could looser financial conditions spark another bull run?

Sygnum Unit Receives Liechtenstein License as a Crypto Asset Service Provider

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2024. Sep. 23. 13:05

Sygnum Unit Receives Liechtenstein License as a Crypto Asset Service Provider The registration paves the way for the Switzerland and Singapore-based banking group to expand into the European Union and European Economic Area.

First Mover Americas: BTC, ETH Rise in Muted Trading to Start the Week

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2024. Sep. 23. 12:12

First Mover Americas: BTC, ETH Rise in Muted Trading to Start the Week The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 23, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Digital Asset Funds See Second Consecutive Week of Inflows: CoinShares

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2024. Sep. 23. 11:01

Digital Asset Funds See Second Consecutive Week of Inflows: CoinShares Bitcoin-linked products led with $284 million of inflows, while their ether equivalents saw outflows of $29 million.

Ether Leads Post-Fed Crypto Market Rally as Yen Weakness Sparks Risk-On Frenzy

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2024. Sep. 23. 10:35

Ether Leads Post-Fed Crypto Market Rally as Yen Weakness Sparks Risk-On Frenzy From the U.S. Dollar to Cat-Themed Cryptos, Global Assets Roar Back Following the FOMC’s Bold Move

Core Scientific, on Cusp of Becoming a Major Force in AI Hosting, Initiated at Buy: Canaccord

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2024. Sep. 23. 10:30

Core Scientific, on Cusp of Becoming a Major Force in AI Hosting, Initiated at Buy: Canaccord The broker started coverage of the bitcoin miner with a buy rating and a $16 price target.

Canada Moves Away From Retail CBDC, Shifts Focus to Broader Payments

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2024. Sep. 23. 07:29

Canada Moves Away From Retail CBDC, Shifts Focus to Broader Payments Canada is shifting its focus away from a retail central bank digital currency after years of research, its central bank announced last week.

Harris Says Her White House Will 'Invest in America's Future' Which Includes 'Digital Assets'

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2024. Sep. 23. 04:11

Harris Says Her White House Will 'Invest in America's Future' Which Includes 'Digital Assets' The Democratic nominee promises she'll be a tech-friendly president in remarks to donors

Altcoins Surge Leaving Bitcoin and Ether Behind After Fed Cuts Interest Rate

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2024. Sep. 20. 18:39

Altcoins Surge Leaving Bitcoin and Ether Behind After Fed Cuts Interest Rate Bitcoin may have outperformed stocks in the aftermath of the Federal Reserve’s decision to lower interest rates on Wednesday, but the true winners in the crypto universe are altcoins.

Bitcoin Price and Hashrate Divergence May Set the Scene for a Potential Rally, Historical Data Shows

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2024. Sep. 20. 18:26

Bitcoin Price and Hashrate Divergence May Set the Scene for a Potential Rally, Historical Data Shows September's counter-seasonal price trend has already started to show signs of this divergence trend helping BTC.

The Next Stage for Public Good Funding in Crypto

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2024. Sep. 20. 18:19

The Next Stage for Public Good Funding in Crypto Privatizing public goods investment in venture funds would help align incentives and lead to more sustainable financing for networks that have a social purpose, says Azeem Khan.

Why We Won’t See CBDCs Everywhere

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2024. Sep. 20. 17:31

Why We Won’t See CBDCs Everywhere For all the talk of central banks launching digital versions of national currencies, only three projects have fully launched. For a host of reasons, we likely won’t see a global rollout of these difficult-to-build and not-particularly-wanted initiatives, says Fiorenzo Manganiello, co-founder and managing partner of investment firm LIAN Group.

Iggy Azalea to Release Online Casino Motherland in Boost for MOTHER Token

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2024. Sep. 20. 17:30

Iggy Azalea to Release Online Casino Motherland in Boost for MOTHER Token The online casino and gaming platform will be released in November.

Prediction Markets Go to Washington('s Appeals Court)

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2024. Sep. 20. 16:00

Prediction Markets Go to Washington('s Appeals Court) The CFTC is working to ban political prediction markets. Its current goal: Get a federal appeals court to keep one from launching while it argues a judge was mistaken in overturning its rejection of Kalshi.

Consensys Suit Against U.S. SEC Dismissed by Texas Court

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2024. Sep. 20. 15:48

Consensys Suit Against U.S. SEC Dismissed by Texas Court The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission had – for a time – added Consensys to a list of crypto investigation targets, prompting the technology incubator company to sue it for overreach in federal court. Because the regulator then shut down that Ethereum probe earlier this year, a Texas judge has decided the lack of immediate danger means the lawsuit is unwarranted.

MicroStrategy Boosts Bitcoin Holdings With $458M Purchase, Upsized Convertible Note Offering to $1B

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2024. Sep. 20. 14:19

MicroStrategy Boosts Bitcoin Holdings With $458M Purchase, Upsized Convertible Note Offering to $1B With the latest acquisition, the company now holds 252,220 bitcoin worth nearly $16 billion at current prices.

YouTube Page of India's Supreme Court Hacked to Promote XRP

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2024. Sep. 20. 12:57

YouTube Page of India's Supreme Court Hacked to Promote XRP The channel streams hearings of notable court cases but temporarily showed promotional videos of XRP and Ripple Labs before being taken down.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Tests $64K as BoJ Pauses Rate Hikes

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2024. Sep. 20. 12:08

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Tests $64K as BoJ Pauses Rate Hikes The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 20, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Bitcoin, Gold May Be Sensing Monetary Debasement as Records Beckon

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2024. Sep. 20. 12:01

Bitcoin, Gold May Be Sensing Monetary Debasement as Records Beckon With both assets leading the market, here's a closer look at the factors driving their remarkable performance.

Cat-Themed Memecoins Emerge as Preferred Risk On Bets With 40% Surge in a Week

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2024. Sep. 20. 11:38

Cat-Themed Memecoins Emerge as Preferred Risk On Bets With 40% Surge in a Week Cat-themed tokens have emerged as a new cohort alongside dog-themed Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB), among the biggest gainers in the 2020-2021 bull run.

Ether Is Going to Shine Again, Steno Research Says

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2024. Sep. 20. 08:41

Ether Is Going to Shine Again, Steno Research Says The recent Federal Reserve interest cut will fuel increased onchain activity, and this will strongly benefit the Ethereum blockchain, the report said.

'Satoshi Era' Wallets Move $16M in Bitcoin After 15 Years of Dormancy

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2024. Sep. 20. 07:55

'Satoshi Era' Wallets Move $16M in Bitcoin After 15 Years of Dormancy It is unclear if all these wallets belong to the same person or entity.

Jump's 'Frankendancer' Validator Client Is Live on Solana Mainnet

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2024. Sep. 20. 07:50

Jump's 'Frankendancer' Validator Client Is Live on Solana Mainnet The ramshackle validator client is a prelude to Jump's highly anticipated Firedancer software.

SocGen's Crypto Unit Takes Euro Stablecoin to Solana After Flopping on Ethereum

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2024. Sep. 20. 07:00

SocGen's Crypto Unit Takes Euro Stablecoin to Solana After Flopping on Ethereum Stablecoins are becoming systemically important to the global financial economy, Bernstein wrote in a recent report.

Bitcoin Nears $64K as BTC Futures Attract Billions; BoJ's Hike Pause Bumps Risk Assets

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2024. Sep. 20. 06:30

Bitcoin Nears $64K as BTC Futures Attract Billions; BoJ's Hike Pause Bumps Risk Assets The Bank of Japan won’t rush to repeat hikes of the yen, which triggered a market meltdown in July.

Crypto Exchange BingX Hacked, Onchain Data Shows Over $43M Drained

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2024. Sep. 20. 05:47

Crypto Exchange BingX Hacked, Onchain Data Shows Over $43M Drained Hacker have moved the stolen assets to decentralized exchanges.

Crypto Investment Firm Deus X Capital Unveils DeFi Unit Which Will Start New Yield Generating Protocol

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2024. Sep. 20. 00:00

Crypto Investment Firm Deus X Capital Unveils DeFi Unit Which Will Start New Yield Generating Protocol The first protocol will be launched in 2025 with more than $100 million in total value locked.

U.S. Election Betting: CFTC, Kalshi Both Grilled by Judges in Appeals Court

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2024. Sep. 19. 22:06

U.S. Election Betting: CFTC, Kalshi Both Grilled by Judges in Appeals Court A panel of judges grilled attorneys for the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission and prediction-betting platform Kalshi over the company's efforts to launch political prediction markets in the U.S., without indicating whether they'd allow Kalshi to offer these products while reviewing a lower court's ruling on the products.

DeFi Lender Sky Ratifies Plan to Offboard Wrapped Bitcoin, Due to Sun Concerns

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2024. Sep. 19. 21:29

DeFi Lender Sky Ratifies Plan to Offboard Wrapped Bitcoin, Due to Sun Concerns The matter has been closely followed in crypto markets, since the Sky platform has $200 million of loans collateralized by the token, and since WBTC is one of the biggest cryptocurrencies, with nearly $10 billion outstanding.

German Government Shuts Down 47 Exchanges, Says They're Tied To ‘Illegal Activity’

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2024. Sep. 19. 20:46

German Government Shuts Down 47 Exchanges, Says They're Tied To ‘Illegal Activity’ The German Attorney General's Office Frankfurt am Main (Generalstaatsanwaltschaft) and the country’s Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) have shut down 47 crypto exchanges allegedly tied to criminal activities including money laundering.

Bitcoin Faces Key Test at $64K as Altcoins Lead Crypto Rally; Options Traders Bet on $70K BTC Next Month

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2024. Sep. 19. 20:38

Bitcoin Faces Key Test at $64K as Altcoins Lead Crypto Rally; Options Traders Bet on $70K BTC Next Month The broad-based CoinDesk 20 Index outperformed BTC and ETH, with all of its constituents advancing through the day and SOL, AVAX and APT gaining 10%-15%.

Does SBF’s Appeal Stand a Chance of Succeeding?

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2024. Sep. 19. 19:34

Does SBF’s Appeal Stand a Chance of Succeeding? Lawyers contacted by CoinDesk are skeptical the FTX’s founder will get another trial.

Ethereum Developers Confirm Plan to Split 'Pectra' Upgrade In Two

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2024. Sep. 19. 19:15

Ethereum Developers Confirm Plan to Split 'Pectra' Upgrade In Two The decision to split up the upgrade wasn't unexpected. Developers had been discussing previously that Pectra was becoming too ambitious to ship all at once, and expressed desires to split it in order to minimize the risk of finding bugs in the code.

The Maturing Crypto Job Market

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2024. Sep. 19. 15:18

The Maturing Crypto Job Market Compared to the last bull cycle, the jobs market is slightly less abundant for candidates looking to enter the industry. But professionals with experience are as well-placed as ever, says Emily Landon, founder of The Crypto Recruiters.

Ethereum Developers Confirm Plan to Split 'Pectra' Upgrade In Two

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2024. Sep. 19. 15:05

Ethereum Developers Confirm Plan to Split 'Pectra' Upgrade In Two The decision to split up the upgrade wasn't unexpected. Developers had been discussing previously that Pectra was becoming too ambitious to ship all at once, and expressed desires to split it in order to minimize the risk of finding bugs in the code.

Crypto for Advisors: Are Advisors Investing in Crypto?

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2024. Sep. 19. 15:00

Crypto for Advisors: Are Advisors Investing in Crypto? Did the launch of spot crypto ETFs help bring crypto into the mainstream and encourage adoption - particularly by closing the gap between advisors and their clients?

Police Arrests Two People Related to $243M Crypto Heist Targeting Genesis Creditor

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2024. Sep. 19. 13:57

Police Arrests Two People Related to $243M Crypto Heist Targeting Genesis Creditor Two people have been arrested following an investigation into a $243 million heist of a creditor of defunct trading firm Genesis, according to blockchain sleuth ZachXBT.

Police Arrest Two People Related to $243M Crypto Heist Targeting Genesis Creditor

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2024. Sep. 19. 13:57

Police Arrest Two People Related to $243M Crypto Heist Targeting Genesis Creditor Two people have been arrested following an investigation into a $243 million heist of a creditor of defunct trading firm Genesis, according to blockchain sleuth ZachXBT.

Inside OKX's Strategic Shifts to Its Regulatory Approach, Formula 1 Branding and App Design

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2024. Sep. 19. 13:11

Inside OKX's Strategic Shifts to Its Regulatory Approach, Formula 1 Branding and App Design OKX has rethought the strategy in three major areas; the look and tech aspects of its application, its approach toward regulation and expansion, and its brand strategy as the primary partner of McLaren Formula 1 Team, OKX CMO Haider Rafique told CoinDesk in an interview.

Maximizing Bitcoin per Share: A New Corporate Strategy

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2024. Sep. 19. 12:26

Maximizing Bitcoin per Share: A New Corporate Strategy MicroStrategy, Cathedra Bitcoin and Metaplanet are leading the charge in maximizing bitcoin holdings.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Rises Above $62K After Fed Cuts Rate

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2024. Sep. 19. 12:20

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Rises Above $62K After Fed Cuts Rate The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 19, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Dogecoin Records Bump in Transaction Activity, Points to Bullishness for DOGE

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2024. Sep. 19. 11:56

Dogecoin Records Bump in Transaction Activity, Points to Bullishness for DOGE A spike in transactions suggests a potential revival of user engagement and could indicate growing adoption or increased trading activity - leading to higher prices.

Solana-Based Drift Raises $25M Toward Goal of Becoming 'Robinhood of Crypto:' Report

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2024. Sep. 19. 11:46

Solana-Based Drift Raises $25M Toward Goal of Becoming 'Robinhood of Crypto:' Report The DeFi platform plans to build an array of financial services tools, including spot and derivatives trading and a predictions market.

Solana-Based Drift Raises $25M to Build 'SuperApp' for DeFi Trading

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2024. Sep. 19. 11:46

Solana-Based Drift Raises $25M to Build 'SuperApp' for DeFi Trading The DeFi platform plans to build an array of financial services tools, including spot and derivatives trading and a predictions market.

Germany's DZ Bank to Offer Customers Crypto Trading Through Boerse Stuttgart Tie Up

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2024. Sep. 19. 11:14

Germany's DZ Bank to Offer Customers Crypto Trading Through Boerse Stuttgart Tie Up The first banks will be connected this year, with a phased roll out for selected retail customers.

Commerzbank to Offer Bitcoin, Ether Trading Through Crypto Finance

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2024. Sep. 19. 09:49

Commerzbank to Offer Bitcoin, Ether Trading Through Crypto Finance The service will be offered to existing Commerzbank corporate clients in Germany, and will start with bitcoin and ether trading.

Ether Rebounds Off Key Support Signals Long Term Bullishness

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2024. Sep. 19. 09:45

Ether Rebounds Off Key Support Signals Long Term Bullishness Ether has bounced off its 200-week simple moving average, reinforcing long-term support.

WazirX Hacker Moves $32M Stolen Ether in Four Days to Tornado Cash as Binance Denies Founder’s Claims

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2024. Sep. 19. 07:51

WazirX Hacker Moves $32M Stolen Ether in Four Days to Tornado Cash as Binance Denies Founder’s Claims WazirX founder Nischal Shetty claimed earlier this month that the ultimate owner of the crypto exchange was Binance - a statement the latter has denied.

Stablecoins Are Becoming Systemically Important, Bernstein Says

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2024. Sep. 19. 07:46

Stablecoins Are Becoming Systemically Important, Bernstein Says Stablecoin supply is back to all-time highs with $170 billion in circulation, the report said.

Flappy Bird Foundation Flaps Back at Critics, Says They Are True Successors of the 2013 Hit

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2024. Sep. 19. 07:30

Flappy Bird Foundation Flaps Back at Critics, Says They Are True Successors of the 2013 Hit The Foundation says its mission is to preserve and foster the Flappy Bird game and legacy for the community.

Flappy Bird Foundation Flaps Back at Critics, Says Reboot Game Is True Successor of the 2013 Hit

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2024. Sep. 19. 07:30

Flappy Bird Foundation Flaps Back at Critics, Says Reboot Game Is True Successor of the 2013 Hit The Foundation says its mission is to preserve and foster the Flappy Bird game and legacy for the community.

Family Offices Investors Summit: The $100M Club Bets on Liquid Token, AI, and Gaming in Pivot to Alternative Investments

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2024. Sep. 19. 06:54

Family Offices Investors Summit: The $100M Club Bets on Liquid Token, AI, and Gaming in Pivot to Alternative Investments The Asia-Pacific region is expected to lead global growth in family office wealth, Manana Samuseva, founder of FOIS, told CoinDesk.

Bitcoin Broke $62K After Fed Rate Cuts. Here’s What Traders Say Will Happen Next

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2024. Sep. 19. 05:57

Bitcoin Broke $62K After Fed Rate Cuts. Here’s What Traders Say Will Happen Next Polymarket traders have their money on four to five more rate cuts this year.

Crypto Exchange Bitget Seals 'Multi-Million Dollar' Deal with La Liga

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2024. Sep. 19. 05:17

Crypto Exchange Bitget Seals 'Multi-Million Dollar' Deal with La Liga Crypto exchange Bitget has sealed a partnership with La Liga, Spanish football's premier football league, as its official crypto crypto partner, Gracy Chen, CEO at Bitget told CoinDesk in an interview on the sidelines of the Token2049 conference.

Solana Unveils Details of Second Crypto Phone 'Seeker'

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2024. Sep. 19. 03:50

Solana Unveils Details of Second Crypto Phone 'Seeker' Called Seeker, the upcoming handheld will be a major hardware improvement over Solana's first mobile phone, with better battery, a stronger camera and a lighter design than the Saga

Trump Buys Burgers With Bitcoin at NYC Crypto Hangout PubKey

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2024. Sep. 18. 21:44

Trump Buys Burgers With Bitcoin at NYC Crypto Hangout PubKey Former president reportedly bought burgers using bitcoin at the crypto-themed bar.

DeFi Lending Platform Rari Capital Settles SEC Charges

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2024. Sep. 18. 19:49

DeFi Lending Platform Rari Capital Settles SEC Charges The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission settled charges with decentralized finance lending platform Rari Capital and its co-founders.

Arthur Hayes: 'If They Go 50, That Will Be a Nuclear Catastrophe for Financial Markets'

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2024. Sep. 18. 18:44

Arthur Hayes: 'If They Go 50, That Will Be a Nuclear Catastrophe for Financial Markets' In an interview with CoinDesk's Markets Daily, BitMEX co-founder and Maelstrom CIO Arthur Hayes discusses the impact of the Fed cut, how he sees the crypto markets shaping out this year, and why he's investing in Bitcoin Ordinals and inscriptions.

Fed Cuts Interest Rates by 50 Basis Points, Bitcoin Briefly Hits $61K

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2024. Sep. 18. 18:10

Fed Cuts Interest Rates by 50 Basis Points, Bitcoin Briefly Hits $61K Market participants were uncertain about the size of rate cut prior to the Fed meeting, laying the groundwork for volatility on the markets.

Fed Cuts Interest Rates by 50 Basis Points, Bitcoin Briefly Hits $61K Before Selloff

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2024. Sep. 18. 18:10

Fed Cuts Interest Rates by 50 Basis Points, Bitcoin Briefly Hits $61K Before Selloff Market participants were uncertain about the size of rate cut prior to the Fed meeting, laying the groundwork for volatility on the markets.

Fed Cuts Interest Rates by 50 Basis Points, Bitcoin Briefly Hits $61K Before Sell-Off

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2024. Sep. 18. 18:10

Fed Cuts Interest Rates by 50 Basis Points, Bitcoin Briefly Hits $61K Before Sell-Off Market participants were uncertain about the size of rate cut prior to the Fed meeting, laying the groundwork for volatility on the markets.

The Protocol: How Winklevii Taught Dad BTC, Wild Flight to Singapore

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2024. Sep. 18. 17:55

The Protocol: How Winklevii Taught Dad BTC, Wild Flight to Singapore Forget the Federal Reserve. The Bitcoin and crypto project news flow is ample (and fascinating) enough to keep us busy. We've got the rundown plus $80M of fundraisings. In CoinDesk's weekly newsletter on blockchain tech.

SEC’s Crypto Record Rebuked by Ex-Commissioner, GOP Lawmakers in Hearing

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2024. Sep. 18. 17:02

SEC’s Crypto Record Rebuked by Ex-Commissioner, GOP Lawmakers in Hearing The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission was hammered for two hours in a congressional hearing on Wednesday in which the witness list predominantly included agency critics, including former Commissioner Daniel Gallagher, who is now at Robinhood.

Fair AI: Why Everyone Should Profit From the AI Boom

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2024. Sep. 18. 16:21

Fair AI: Why Everyone Should Profit From the AI Boom Google, OpenAI, Microsoft, Meta, and Nvidia currently dominate AI development, including the data that drives it. Blockchain and crypto tech can compensate users, making for more equitable AI networks, says Calanthia Mei, Co-Founder of Masa.

WisdomTree Pushes Further Into Tokenization With New Platform

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2024. Sep. 18. 16:01

WisdomTree Pushes Further Into Tokenization With New Platform WisdomTree is making another push into real-world asset tokenization with the introduction of WisdomTree Connect for businesses and institutions.

Bridging the Skills Gap: Preparing the Workforce for a Web3 Future

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2024. Sep. 18. 15:55

Bridging the Skills Gap: Preparing the Workforce for a Web3 Future Companies have invested so much on education with a focus on trading, but have not turned their attention to the portion of the workforce that remains unfamiliar with the technology that will be responsible for creating, facilitating, communicating and operating Web3 products and services, says Kelsey McGuire, cgo, Shardeum.

Three Ways DeFi Will Revolutionize Financial Services

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2024. Sep. 18. 15:55

Three Ways DeFi Will Revolutionize Financial Services DeFi is poised to create a future where financial services are digital, open, always-on, and borderless, says Bill Barhydt, ceo, Abra.

Dragonfly Capital Aims to Raise $500M Fund: Bloomberg

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2024. Sep. 18. 15:28

Dragonfly Capital Aims to Raise $500M Fund: Bloomberg Dragonfly closed its third fund, worth $650 million, in April 2022, shortly before the onset of the crypto bear market.

Stablecoins May Cushion Fed Rate Cut Impact on Treasury Tokens, Standard Chartered's Regional Head Says

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2024. Sep. 18. 14:57

Stablecoins May Cushion Fed Rate Cut Impact on Treasury Tokens, Standard Chartered's Regional Head Says The Fed is likely to cut rates later Wednesday, starting the so-called liquidity easing cycle.

Stablecoins May Cushion Fed Rate Cut Impact on Treasury Tokens, Libeara's Head of Business Development Says

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2024. Sep. 18. 14:57

Stablecoins May Cushion Fed Rate Cut Impact on Treasury Tokens, Libeara's Head of Business Development  Says The Fed is likely to cut rates later Wednesday, starting the so-called liquidity easing cycle.

The Fed Will Tell Us Soon If Bitcoin Is at a New Baseline

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2024. Sep. 18. 14:34

The Fed Will Tell Us Soon If Bitcoin Is at a New Baseline Today’s Fed interest rate announcement will set the table for a fresh uptick in crypto assets, says Philipp Pieper, co-founder of Swarm Markets.

Cash Is Still King, Consumers Would Prefer to Use Money Over CBDCs: Deutsche Bank

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2024. Sep. 18. 14:03

Cash Is Still King, Consumers Would Prefer to Use Money Over CBDCs: Deutsche Bank 44% of those surveyed said they would rather use cash then a central bank digital currency and 57% said they would prefer to use a debit or credit card than a CBDC, the bank's survey showed.

ICP-Based Bitcoin Token 'ckBTC' Will Bridge to Cosmos Through Osmosis

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2024. Sep. 18. 14:00

ICP-Based Bitcoin Token 'ckBTC' Will Bridge to Cosmos Through Osmosis Osmosis is partnering with ICP-built Omnity network in order to provide a service for bridging non-custodial BTC into Cosmos.

Bitcoin's Rise Over $61K Could Signal Local Top, Binance Volume Indicates

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2024. Sep. 18. 13:58

Bitcoin's Rise Over $61K Could Signal Local Top, Binance Volume Indicates Trading volume on the largest crypto exchange can signal peaks in the bitcoin price.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: UNI Drops 4.7%, Leading Index Lower

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2024. Sep. 18. 13:46

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: UNI Drops 4.7%, Leading Index Lower All but two assets were trading lower as the index dropped 1.6%

The (Zero-Knowledge Proof) Singularity Is Near

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2024. Sep. 18. 13:00

The (Zero-Knowledge Proof) Singularity Is Near This month may well be remembered as an inflection point in the acceleration toward real-time proving of transaction validity for blockchains.

Hemi Labs Raises $15M to Launch Modular Blockchain in Round Led by Binance Labs

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2024. Sep. 18. 13:00

Hemi Labs Raises $15M to Launch Modular Blockchain in Round Led by Binance Labs The Hemi testnet is now live, with a mainnet launch planned for the fourth quarter.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Drops Below $60K Ahead of Expected Fed Rate Cut

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2024. Sep. 18. 12:14

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Drops Below $60K Ahead of Expected Fed Rate Cut The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 18, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Price Drops Below $60K Ahead of Expected Fed Rate Cut

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2024. Sep. 18. 12:14

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Price Drops Below $60K Ahead of Expected Fed Rate Cut The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 18, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Borderless Capital Introduces $100M DePIN Fund Backed by Peaq, Solana Foundation

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2024. Sep. 18. 12:00

Borderless Capital Introduces $100M DePIN Fund Backed by Peaq, Solana Foundation DePIN refers to physical infrastructure networks built using blockchain technology and token incentives which other projects can use without having to buy and run their own equipment.

Former Coinbase Executives Introduce Stablecoin-Native Exchange TrueX

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2024. Sep. 18. 12:00

Former Coinbase Executives Introduce Stablecoin-Native Exchange TrueX TrueX says it caters to rising client demand for truly secure segregation between execution and custody.

Fintech Giant Revolut Said to Be Planning Stablecoin

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2024. Sep. 18. 11:58

Fintech Giant Revolut Said to Be Planning Stablecoin Crypto-friendly Revolut is said to be quite far along in creating its own stablecoin, according to two people familiar with the plan.

Decentralized AI Society Launched to Fight Tech Giants Who 'Own the Regulators'

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2024. Sep. 18. 11:19

Decentralized AI Society Launched to Fight Tech Giants Who 'Own the Regulators' Web3 industry leaders have launched a non-profit organization called the Decentralized AI Society (DAIS), dedicated to tackling the probability of the monopolisation of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) industry, the chair of DAIS, Michael Casey told CoinDesk in an interview on the sidelines of Token 2049 on Tuesday.

Bitget, Foresight Ventures Buy $30M TON Tokens From Whales

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2024. Sep. 18. 11:10

Bitget, Foresight Ventures Buy $30M TON Tokens From Whales Deal was with a number of TON whales directly, and not a fundraising round with the TON Foundation

Ethereum Devs Poised to Split Blockchain's Next Big Upgrade, 'Pectra,' in Two

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2024. Sep. 18. 11:00

Ethereum Devs Poised to Split Blockchain's Next Big Upgrade, 'Pectra,' in Two   On Thursday, Ethereum developers will decide if Pectra will be split into two forks. If developers agree on the split, the first package could come in 2025, as early as February.

Australia to Prioritise Wholesale CBDC Over Retail

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2024. Sep. 18. 10:06

Australia to Prioritise Wholesale CBDC Over Retail The Reserve Bank of Australia made a strategic commitment to prioritize work on a wholesale CBDC.

Australia to Prioritize Wholesale CBDC Over Retail

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2024. Sep. 18. 10:06

Australia to Prioritize Wholesale CBDC Over Retail The Reserve Bank of Australia made a strategic commitment to prioritize work on a wholesale CBDC.

Ethereum Is the Microsoft of Blockchains, ETH Underperformance May Reverse Into Year-End: Bitwise

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2024. Sep. 18. 08:59

Ethereum Is the Microsoft of Blockchains, ETH Underperformance May Reverse Into Year-End: Bitwise The Ethereum blockchain has the most active developers, the most active users and a market cap that is five times larger than its nearest competitor, the report said.

Fed Rate Cut Could Crash Crypto Markets, but Era of Central Banks Is Over: Arthur Hayes

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2024. Sep. 18. 07:51

Fed Rate Cut Could Crash Crypto Markets, but Era of Central Banks Is Over: Arthur Hayes A rate cut could add to inflation and strengthen the Japanese yen, crashing markets, Hayes explained.

Bitcoin Holds Above $60K as Traders Warn of Sell-Off on 50 Basis Point Fed Rate Cut

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2024. Sep. 18. 06:49

Bitcoin Holds Above $60K as Traders Warn of Sell-Off on 50 Basis Point Fed Rate Cut Traders betting on Fed fund contracts are pricing in a 65% implied probability of rates cut to a 4.5-5% range. PLUS: Circle announces partnership with Polymarket

BitGo to Enter Stablecoin Market With Reward-Bearing USDS Coin

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2024. Sep. 18. 05:22

BitGo to Enter Stablecoin Market With Reward-Bearing USDS Coin BitGo says USDS is an "open participation" stablecoin that provides rewards to institutions for providing liquidity to the ecosystem.

Animoca's Timeline to Go Public Would Depend on The Market's Status: Yat Siu

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2024. Sep. 18. 03:26

Animoca's Timeline to Go Public Would Depend on The Market's Status: Yat Siu Animoca Brands is hoping to go public soon but the final decision on the timeline is dependent on a key component, the "market’s status, amongst other" aspects, the Web3 giant’s chairman Yat Siu told CoinDesk in Singapore on Monday.

Decentralized AI Society Launched to Fight Tech Giants Who 'Own the Regulators'

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2024. Sep. 18. 00:00

Decentralized AI Society Launched to Fight Tech Giants Who 'Own the Regulators' Web3 industry leaders have launched a non-profit organization called the Decentralized AI Society (DAIS), dedicated to tackling the probability of the monopolisation of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) industry, the chair of DAIS, Michael Casey told CoinDesk in an interview on the sidelines of Token 2049 on Tuesday.

DePIN Tech Shows Promise, But Implementation Faces Several Hurdles, Moody's Says

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2024. Sep. 17. 21:01

DePIN Tech Shows Promise, But Implementation Faces Several Hurdles, Moody's Says The Wall Street ratings agency's first-ever report about the sector underscores the increased attention towards DePIN apps.

SEC Charges 3 Individuals, 5 Companies With Operating Pig Butchering Scams

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2024. Sep. 17. 19:30

SEC Charges 3 Individuals, 5 Companies With Operating Pig Butchering Scams The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed suit against three individuals and five companies for allegedly operating pig butchering scams – a type of confidence-enabled investment scam in which fraudsters befriend victims over text-based social media apps, gain their trust and convince them to invest large amounts of money in fictitious crypto platforms before stealing their funds and disappearing.

Forget Meme Coins, Crypto Utility Is Already Here

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2024. Sep. 17. 18:54

Forget Meme Coins, Crypto Utility Is Already Here Memecoin mania has many wondering if crypto will stop the nonsense and deliver real use-cases, but crypto utility is already here if we simply look, says David Zimmerman, a research analyst at K33 Research.

Brian Armstrong, ETF Experts Shoot Down 'Paper Bitcoin' Rumors

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2024. Sep. 17. 18:50

Brian Armstrong, ETF Experts Shoot Down 'Paper Bitcoin' Rumors Rumors alleging Coinbase (COIN) of issuing bitcoin IOUs to BlackRock were quickly shut down by industry experts as well as Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong on Monday.

Key Opinion Leaders Are Bad for the Crypto Industry

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2024. Sep. 17. 18:49

Key Opinion Leaders Are Bad for the Crypto Industry That’s why my new project isn’t paying them. (And who is Professor Crypto, anyway?)

FTX’s Accounting Firm Prager Metis to Pay SEC $1.95M to Settle Negligence Allegations

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2024. Sep. 17. 18:26

FTX’s Accounting Firm Prager Metis to Pay SEC $1.95M to Settle Negligence Allegations International accounting firm Prager Metis has agreed to pay $745,000 to settle misconduct allegations from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) tied to its bungled audit of FTX before its collapse in November 2022.

Will Ether’s Supply Crunch Lead to Higher Prices in Q4?

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2024. Sep. 17. 18:02

Will Ether’s Supply Crunch Lead to Higher Prices in Q4? Ether’s price might be falling, but its liquid supply is shrinking. If demand picks up next quarter, we could see a supply crunch that pushes prices higher, says Lucas Schweiger, Digital Asset Research Manager at Sygnum Bank.

U.S. Treasury Sanctions Cambodian Tycoon With Ties to Pig Butchering Scams

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2024. Sep. 17. 16:57

U.S. Treasury Sanctions Cambodian Tycoon With Ties to Pig Butchering Scams One of Cambodia’s wealthiest businessmen has been hit with U.S. sanctions for allegedly playing a role in serious human rights abuses – including human trafficking and torture – tied to a pig butchering scam operation headquartered in the Southeast Asian country.

Bitcoin Gains 5% to $61K Ahead of Fed, but Order Books Suggest Rally Could Be Capped

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2024. Sep. 17. 16:55

Bitcoin Gains 5% to $61K Ahead of Fed, but Order Books Suggest Rally Could Be Capped Wednesday's FOMC meeting carries uncertainty for the market, with investors still divided on the magnitude of rate cut.

U.S. Republican Lawmakers Say Crypto Legislation Not Yet Off the Table for This Year

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2024. Sep. 17. 16:40

U.S. Republican Lawmakers Say Crypto Legislation Not Yet Off the Table for This Year Two of the leading U.S. lawmakers seeking crypto oversight legislation, Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) and Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), are maintaining their position that a chance remains for a bill to clear Congress before the year is out.

Circle's USDC in Brazil and Mexico Now Available to Businesses Via Banking System

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2024. Sep. 17. 16:30

Circle's USDC in Brazil and Mexico Now Available to Businesses Via Banking System Previously, the stablecoin could only be purchased through crypto exchanges.

U.S. CFTC Chair Behnam Says Regulator Will Keep Pursuing Kalshi Case

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2024. Sep. 17. 15:39

U.S. CFTC Chair Behnam Says Regulator Will Keep Pursuing Kalshi Case After the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission's court defeat last week in the agency's pursuit of Kalshi's election contracts, the regulator's chairman, Rostin Behnam, said it will still keep pursuing the case against what it continues to contend is illegal activity.

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Monday Posted First Net Inflows in 14 Days

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2024. Sep. 17. 14:46

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Monday Posted First Net Inflows in 14 Days BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) broke its 13-day long streak of flat or negative flows, with the fund Monday taking in $15.8 million, according to data from Farside Investors.

Tether-Issued Stablecoin USDT's Market Share Grows to 75% as Market Cap Tops $118B

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2024. Sep. 17. 14:33

Tether-Issued Stablecoin USDT's Market Share Grows to 75% as Market Cap Tops $118B The largest stablecoin's market cap has almost doubled, while key rivals declined and new entrants have yet to challenge its position.

Winklevoss Twins' Father Donates $4M Bitcoin to School Teaching Theory That Inspired Satoshi

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2024. Sep. 17. 14:29

Winklevoss Twins' Father Donates $4M Bitcoin to School Teaching Theory That Inspired Satoshi His donation is the first bitcoin gift that the college has received, and will fund new business programs

Donald Trump Is Now a DeFi Enthusiast. Here’s Why It Matters

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2024. Sep. 17. 14:21

Donald Trump Is Now a DeFi Enthusiast. Here’s Why It Matters Trump’s new DeFi project may fail, as many do, but its launch, coming in the midst of a presidential campaign, is further proof that crypto has entered the mainstream, says Graeme Moore, head of tokenization at the Polymesh Association.

Don’t Believe the Hype, the First Rate Cut Isn’t a Market Disaster

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2024. Sep. 17. 13:45

Don’t Believe the Hype, the First Rate Cut Isn’t a Market Disaster With the first Fed rate cut looming, the markets are in selling mood. But history shows that the S&P tends to rally after monetary easing, which in turn should support risk assets like cryptocurrencies, says Scott Garliss.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: NEAR Gains 4.8% as Index Rallies

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2024. Sep. 17. 13:42

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: NEAR Gains 4.8% as Index Rallies Uniswap, up 3.3%, also lead gainers in overnight trading.

A New Prediction Market Raises $3M in Pre-Seed Round Led by 1confirmation

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2024. Sep. 17. 13:00

A New Prediction Market Raises $3M in Pre-Seed Round Led by 1confirmation Unlike industry leader Polymarket, Limitless Network isn't focusing on the election. It's carving out a niche with contracts that expire quickly and user-created markets.

OMFIF Survey Respondents Believe Substantial Level of Tokenization is Still Three Years Away

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2024. Sep. 17. 13:00

OMFIF Survey Respondents Believe Substantial Level of Tokenization is Still Three Years Away The Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum's digital assets report said that 92% of its respondents believe that financial markets will experience tokenization at some point.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Reclaims $59K as Traders Anticipate 50-Bps Fed Rate Cut

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2024. Sep. 17. 12:02

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Reclaims $59K as Traders Anticipate 50-Bps Fed Rate Cut The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 17, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

DYdX to Debut Perpetual Futures on Prediction Markets as DEX Seeks to Raise Profile

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2024. Sep. 17. 11:11

DYdX to Debut Perpetual Futures on Prediction Markets as DEX Seeks to Raise Profile Decentralized finance needs to develop a unique offering relative to centralized venues, dYdX Foundation CEO Charles d'Haussy said.

Bhutan, Tiny Country With $3B GDP, Holds Over $780M in Bitcoin

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2024. Sep. 17. 08:32

Bhutan, Tiny Country With $3B GDP, Holds Over $780M in Bitcoin Bhutan’s state-owned Druk Holdings touts digital assets as one of its focus investment groups.

Bitcoin Holds Above $58K as Odds of Big Fed Rate Cuts Jump to 67%

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2024. Sep. 17. 06:49

Bitcoin Holds Above $58K as Odds of Big Fed Rate Cuts Jump to 67% Markets are seeing a nearly 70% probability of a bigger 50 bps rate cut to the 4.7%-5% range, up from 25% a month ago.

Crypto Project World Liberty Financial, Promoted by Trump Family, Confirms Plan for Token

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2024. Sep. 17. 02:55

Crypto Project World Liberty Financial, Promoted by Trump Family, Confirms Plan for Token The team confirms that the governance token will be available under an SEC Regulation D exemption.

UK Finance, Member Banks See Benefits During Experimental Phase of a Tokenization, CBDC Platform

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2024. Sep. 16. 23:01

UK Finance, Member Banks See Benefits During Experimental Phase of a Tokenization, CBDC Platform Barclays, Citi UK, HSBC and Natwest participated in the Regulated Liability Network test.

Another Bitcoin Miner Adopts MicroStrategy's Playbook of Buying BTC in Open Market

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2024. Sep. 16. 20:59

Another Bitcoin Miner Adopts MicroStrategy's Playbook of Buying BTC in Open Market Cathedra Bitcoin will move away from mining business and will develop data center instead.

Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy Plans Another $700M Convertible Note Issuance

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2024. Sep. 16. 20:55

Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy Plans Another $700M Convertible Note Issuance The company is the largest corporate bitcoin holder with 244,800 bitcoin worth over $14 billion in its treasury.

CZ Set to Be Released From Prison on September 29

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2024. Sep. 16. 18:55

CZ Set to Be Released From Prison on September 29 The Binance founder is currently living in a halfway house in San Pedro, California.

Is EigenLayer Ready For Institutional Adoption?

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2024. Sep. 16. 16:00

Is EigenLayer Ready For Institutional Adoption? Restaking leader EigenLayer is a hit with more risk-accepting retail investors, but it doesn’t currently meet institutional needs, says Tara Annison, Head of Product at Twinstake, a non-custodial staking provider for institutional clients.

More than 40 Firms Join Central Bank Group to Explore Tokenization for Cross-Border Payments

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2024. Sep. 16. 16:00

More than 40 Firms Join Central Bank Group to Explore Tokenization for Cross-Border Payments More than 40 financial firms will join central bank group the Bank for International Settlements to explore how tokenization can enhance wholesale cross-border payments in Project Agorá, the BIS said on Monday.

Second Assassination Attempt Barely Moves Trump's Polymarket Odds

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2024. Sep. 16. 15:30

Second Assassination Attempt Barely Moves Trump's Polymarket Odds Nearly $1 billion has been bet on the crypto-based prediction market. Plus: are you ready for 20x leveraged election betting?

Multicoin Led $10M Raise for Crypto-Incentivized Internet Infrastructure Network Pipe

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2024. Sep. 16. 14:30

Multicoin Led $10M Raise for Crypto-Incentivized Internet Infrastructure Network Pipe Pipe is planning to launch a testnet at the Breakpoint conference in Singapore.

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele to Present Debt-Free Budget for 2025

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2024. Sep. 16. 14:22

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele to Present Debt-Free Budget for 2025 Bukele spoke during the commemoration of 203 years of El Salvador independence.

BitGo Unveils Token Management Service for Crypto Foundations

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2024. Sep. 16. 14:00

BitGo Unveils Token Management Service for Crypto Foundations Big names like Worldcoin and LayerZero are among the first customers of the Token Management Service, announced on Monday.

First Neiro on Ethereum, Related to Dogecoin, Rockets 700% on Binance Spot Listing

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2024. Sep. 16. 13:11

First Neiro on Ethereum, Related to Dogecoin, Rockets 700% on Binance Spot Listing Binance already offers NEIRO tokens as a futures product. But the surprise spot listing of a different NEIRO has fuelled a rocket rally.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren's Pro-Crypto Opponent, John Deaton, Has a Plan to Beat Her

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2024. Sep. 16. 13:00

Sen. Elizabeth Warren's Pro-Crypto Opponent, John Deaton, Has a Plan to Beat Her Defeating U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), a national hero in progressive circles, seems a stretch for a relatively little-known Republican in the liberal bastion of Massachusetts. But candidate John Deaton, known among crypto fans for his legal advocacy, says it can be done by leveraging the concerns of people in that state.

Ether-Bitcoin Ratio Drops to Lowest Since April 2021. Here’s Why It Matters

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2024. Sep. 16. 12:26

Ether-Bitcoin Ratio Drops to Lowest Since April 2021. Here’s Why It Matters Analysts suggest the ETH/BTC ratio might drop further, potentially to the 0.02-0.03 range, unless there's a significant change in investor sentiment or regulatory clarity that might favor riskier assets.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Pulls Back Before Probable Fed Rate Cut

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2024. Sep. 16. 12:18

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Pulls Back Before Probable Fed Rate Cut The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 16, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

SEC Places Heavier Scrutiny on Binance's Token Listing, Trading Process in Proposed Amended Complaint

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2024. Sep. 16. 11:00

SEC Places Heavier Scrutiny on Binance's Token Listing, Trading Process in Proposed Amended Complaint The SEC filed its proposed amended complaint against Binance on Thursday with a greater emphasis on the exchange's token listing process.

Crypto Broker DeltaPrime Drained of Over $6M Amid Apparent Private Key Leak

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2024. Sep. 16. 07:40

Crypto Broker DeltaPrime Drained of Over $6M Amid Apparent Private Key Leak The project is offered on both Arbitrum and Avalanche blockchains. Monday’s exploit impacted only the version on Arbitrum as of European morning hours.

Bitcoin Slips to $58K as Fed Faces Split Rate Cut Expectations

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2024. Sep. 16. 07:15

Bitcoin Slips to $58K as Fed Faces Split Rate Cut Expectations "Rarely has the market gone into the Fed meeting with maximum uncertainty (halfway between 25bps and 50bps)," Marc Chandler, chief market strategist at Bannockburn Global Forex

Bitcoin, Ether Plunge 5% Ahead of Widely-Anticipated Fed Rate Cuts

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2024. Sep. 16. 06:26

Bitcoin, Ether Plunge 5% Ahead of Widely-Anticipated Fed Rate Cuts PLUS: Sony’s Soneium blockchain is growing, with Circle announcing that USDC will be listed on the chain.

Fed Rate-Cut Anticipation Weighs on Crypto Markets as Week Kicks Off

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2024. Sep. 16. 06:26

Fed Rate-Cut Anticipation Weighs on Crypto Markets as Week Kicks Off PLUS: Sony’s Soneium blockchain is growing, with Circle announcing that USDC will be listed on the chain.

'An Explosion of Election Gambling' Is Nigh, CFTC Warns Appeals Court

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2024. Sep. 15. 02:10

'An Explosion of Election Gambling' Is Nigh, CFTC Warns Appeals Court The regulator pleaded with the court to halt Kalshi's political prediction markets for the duration of the CFTC's appeal.

Even Temporarily Blocking Election Contracts Risks 'Irreparable' Harm, Kalshi Argues

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2024. Sep. 13. 23:10

Even Temporarily Blocking Election Contracts Risks 'Irreparable' Harm, Kalshi Argues Prediction market company Kalshi pushed back against the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's move to block its new election contracts, saying they would harm the company.

Sam Bankman-Fried Appeals Fraud Conviction, Requests New Trial: NYT

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2024. Sep. 13. 19:44

Sam Bankman-Fried Appeals Fraud Conviction, Requests New Trial: NYT The FTX founder is six months into a 25-year prison sentence.

Sam Bankman-Fried Appeals Fraud Conviction, Requests New Trial

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2024. Sep. 13. 19:44

Sam Bankman-Fried Appeals Fraud Conviction, Requests New Trial The FTX founder is six months into a 25-year prison sentence.

Spanish Crypto Exchange Bit2Me Obtains License in Argentina as a Virtual Asset Service Provider

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2024. Sep. 13. 19:40

Spanish Crypto Exchange Bit2Me Obtains License in Argentina as a Virtual Asset Service Provider The registry, launched in March by Argentina's National Securities Commission, already has 79 approvals.

Bitcoin Left Out as Stocks, Bonds and Gold Party on Global Monetary Easing

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2024. Sep. 13. 17:29

Bitcoin Left Out as Stocks, Bonds and Gold Party on Global Monetary Easing Markets are rallying as might be expected on a new rate cut cycle, but crypto continues to struggle.

Tether Hires PayPal Government Affairs Ace as U.S. Scrutiny Unresolved

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2024. Sep. 13. 16:55

Tether Hires PayPal Government Affairs Ace as U.S. Scrutiny Unresolved Tether hired a government-affairs veteran from PayPal and Chainalysis, Jesse Spiro, to head its own shop as the issuer of the leading {{USDT}} stablecoin has long been under a cloud of reported U.S. investigations.

DAOs Need a Vibe Check

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2024. Sep. 13. 15:46

DAOs Need a Vibe Check A recent token heist at Compound DAO revealed the weakness of current DAO governance voting. There is a better way, say Andrés Fábrega, Jay Yu, Amy Zhao, and Ari Juels.

Latin American Crypto Exchange Ripio Unveils DeFi Credit Card With Visa

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2024. Sep. 13. 15:29

Latin American Crypto Exchange Ripio Unveils DeFi Credit Card With Visa The product will allow users to access up to 30% of blocked assets in a liquidity pool.

Polygon's POL (MATIC) Token Spikes 15% on Binance Listing

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2024. Sep. 13. 14:44

Polygon's POL (MATIC) Token Spikes 15% on Binance Listing Polygon introduced last week the upgraded version the network's token, POL, migrating from its longstanding token MATIC with some tokenomics changes.

U.S. Political Prediction Markets: Why Kalshi's Court Victory Matters

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2024. Sep. 13. 13:59

U.S. Political Prediction Markets: Why Kalshi's Court Victory Matters If it turns out that the judge's ruling preempts the CFTC’s proposed rulemaking, election event contracts may now be completely legal.

Odds of 50 Basis Point Fed Rate Cut Next Week Jump to 45%

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2024. Sep. 13. 13:15

Odds of 50 Basis Point Fed Rate Cut Next Week Jump to 45% A decent jobs report last week and speedier than expected inflation data this week had most assuming the U.S central bank would initially proceed cautiously as it begins a monetary easing cycle.

Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy Purchased 18.3K More Bitcoins for $1.1B

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2024. Sep. 13. 12:36

Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy Purchased 18.3K More Bitcoins for $1.1B The firm now holds over 244,800 bitcoin, founder Michael Saylor said in an X post.

XRP, DOGE Lead Market Gains as Bitcoin Dips Under $58K

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2024. Sep. 13. 12:28

XRP, DOGE Lead Market Gains as Bitcoin Dips Under $58K XRP started to rise on Thursday after investment fund Grayscale launched a professional fund that holds the token in the U.S., while DOGE gained on no apparent catalyst.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Trades Little Changed Above $58,000

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2024. Sep. 13. 12:07

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Trades Little Changed Above $58,000 The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 13, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Polymarket Bettors See 84% Chance of Donald Trump Starting His Own Token

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2024. Sep. 13. 11:54

Polymarket Bettors See 84% Chance of Donald Trump Starting His Own Token The bump came as Trump said he would launch the family-helmed World Liberty Financial project on Monday.

English High Court Rules Tether's USDT Stablecoin Counts as Property

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2024. Sep. 13. 11:47

English High Court Rules Tether's USDT Stablecoin Counts as Property USDT attracts property rights as it can be the subject of tracing and can constitute trust property in the same way as other property, a judge in England declared.

Starknet Token Holders Ratify Plan to Implement Staking, in Landmark Decentralized Election

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2024. Sep. 13. 09:06

Starknet Token Holders Ratify Plan to Implement Staking, in Landmark Decentralized Election The new mechanism on Starknet means that anyone holding more than 20,000 STRK will be able to stake on the network, from the fourth quarter of this year.

Kraken Seeks Jury Trial in SEC Lawsuit, Presents Defense Arguments

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2024. Sep. 13. 06:39

Kraken Seeks Jury Trial in SEC Lawsuit, Presents Defense Arguments Crypto exchange Kraken has demanded a jury trial in the case brought against it by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a court filing Thursday showed.

World Liberty, Crypto Project Helmed by Donald Trump's Family, Will Release on Sept. 16

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2024. Sep. 13. 05:58

World Liberty, Crypto Project Helmed by Donald Trump's Family, Will Release on Sept. 16 World Liberty Finance is helmed by Trump’s sons, Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr, and the 18-year-old Barron Trump is the project's "DeFi visionary.”

Kalshi's New Political Prediction Markets Halted as CFTC Appeals Loss

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2024. Sep. 13. 04:14

Kalshi's New Political Prediction Markets Halted as CFTC Appeals Loss The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission appealed its loss against prediction markets platform Kalshi to the D.C. Appeals Court late Thursday.

DeFi Lending Giant Sky Sets Vote to Offload Wrapped Bitcoin as Justin Sun Concerns Linger

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2024. Sep. 12. 23:43

DeFi Lending Giant Sky Sets Vote to Offload Wrapped Bitcoin as Justin Sun Concerns Linger The action could impact $200 million of DeFi loans in the Sky ecosystem should the proposal pass.

Building on Bitcoin in the Age of Web3

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2024. Sep. 12. 18:38

Building on Bitcoin in the Age of Web3 We need a cultural, philosophical, and technological movement that will return Bitcoin to its once prominent position in the decentralized finance landscape.

EToro Settles With the SEC: Industry Lawyers React

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2024. Sep. 12. 18:29

EToro Settles With the SEC: Industry Lawyers React Under the agreement, the platform can list only BTC, BCH and ETH in the U.S. Is that a hint of which digital assets the SEC thinks are not securities?

Federal Judge Threatens Ryan Salame With Sanctions After Former FTX Exec Says He Lied About Plea Deal Last Year

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2024. Sep. 12. 18:01

Federal Judge Threatens Ryan Salame With Sanctions After Former FTX Exec Says He Lied About Plea Deal Last Year A federal judge on Thursday told former FTX executive Ryan Salame that he could be hit with sanctions after Salame lied to the judge about prosecutors not making promises to him as part of his plea deal last year, CNBC reported.

Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin Amps Up Pressure on Layer-2 Networks to Decentralize Further

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2024. Sep. 12. 16:59

Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin Amps Up Pressure on Layer-2 Networks to Decentralize Further In 2022, Buterin proposed a set of stages for rollups, to classify them in their pursuit of decentralization. The criteria is meant to showcase that rollups tend to rely on “training wheels” and deploy their protocols to users before it's ready to fully decentralize.

Stablecoins Increasingly Used for Savings, Payments in Emerging Countries, but Crypto Trading Still Leads: Report

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2024. Sep. 12. 16:45

Stablecoins Increasingly Used for Savings, Payments in Emerging Countries, but Crypto Trading Still Leads: Report The report surveyed more than 2,500 cryptocurrency users in Brazil, Nigeria, Turkey, Indonesia and India.

Stablecoin Giant Circle Is Moving Its Headquarters to New York City

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2024. Sep. 12. 16:20

Stablecoin Giant Circle Is Moving Its Headquarters to New York City The USDC issuer will move into One World Trade Center, and New York Mayor Eric Adams – who has sought to make the city a crypto hub – will attend the Friday ribbon cutting.

U.S. Election Betting: CFTC Loses Last-Minute Bid to Halt Kalshi Contract

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2024. Sep. 12. 16:12

U.S. Election Betting: CFTC Loses Last-Minute Bid to Halt Kalshi Contract The agency plans to appeal the case brought by the trading platform, and could still ask the higher court to stop the firm from listing the contracts.

Kalshi Lists Election Contracts After Defeating CFTC in Court

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2024. Sep. 12. 16:12

Kalshi Lists Election Contracts After Defeating CFTC in Court The agency plans to appeal the case brought by the trading platform, and could still ask the higher court to stop the firm from listing the contracts.

Kalshi Lists Long-Sought Election Contracts After Beating CFTC in Court

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2024. Sep. 12. 16:12

Kalshi Lists Long-Sought Election Contracts After Beating CFTC in Court The agency plans to appeal the case brought by the trading platform, and could still ask the higher court to stop the firm from listing the contracts.

YieldNest Unveils First Liquid-Restaking Token on BNB Chain as Return-Boosting Strategy Gains Ground

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2024. Sep. 12. 16:00

YieldNest Unveils First Liquid-Restaking Token on BNB Chain as Return-Boosting Strategy Gains Ground Restaking protocol YieldNest is introducing ynBNB, the first liquid-restaking token on BNB Chain.

WeWork Founder's Climate Firm Refunds Crypto Token Holders After Failed Launch: Forbes

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2024. Sep. 12. 15:40

WeWork Founder's Climate Firm Refunds Crypto Token Holders After Failed Launch: Forbes Flowcarbon, which raised $70 million from investors like Andreessen Horowitz, aims to tokenize carbon credits, but the token never launched.

Coinbase's Version of Wrapped Bitcoin, 'cbBTC,' Goes Live

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2024. Sep. 12. 15:07

Coinbase's Version of Wrapped Bitcoin, 'cbBTC,' Goes Live The token will initially be offered on Ethereum and Coinbase’s Base networks, with plans to expand to more blockchains in the coming months.

Crypto for Advisors: Tokenization of Real World Assets

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2024. Sep. 12. 15:00

Crypto for Advisors: Tokenization of Real World Assets Real World Assets could help stabilize crypto volatility impacts on performance while streamlining portfolio management.

Tune.FM, Music Streaming Project on Hedera Blockchain, Gets $50M Capital Commitment

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2024. Sep. 12. 15:00

Tune.FM, Music Streaming Project on Hedera Blockchain, Gets $50M Capital Commitment The news comes just eight months after Tune.FM shared it had raised $20 million in a funding round.

CFTC Has No Authority to Reject Election Contracts, Judge Says

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2024. Sep. 12. 13:44

CFTC Has No Authority to Reject Election Contracts, Judge Says Elections are not a form of "gaming," so the agency should not have conducted a public review of Kalshi's political prediction markets, the judge wrote.

CFTC Has No Authority to Second-Guess Election Contracts, Judge Says

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2024. Sep. 12. 13:44

CFTC Has No Authority to Second-Guess Election Contracts, Judge Says Elections are not a form of "gaming," so the agency should not have conducted a public review of Kalshi's political prediction markets, the judge wrote.

EToro Reaches $1.5M SEC Settlement, Agrees to Stop Trading Most Cryptocurrencies

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2024. Sep. 12. 13:30

EToro Reaches $1.5M SEC Settlement, Agrees to Stop Trading Most Cryptocurrencies The only crypto assets U.S. customers will be able to trade on the company’s platform are bitcoin, bitcoin cash and ether.

XRP Spikes 8% as Grayscale Launches XRP Trust in the U.S.

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2024. Sep. 12. 13:14

XRP Spikes 8% as Grayscale Launches XRP Trust in the U.S. The fund will offer investors exposure to XRP tokens.

Build-on-Bitcoin Trend Imports Another Concept from Ethereum: the DAO

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2024. Sep. 12. 13:02

Build-on-Bitcoin Trend Imports Another Concept from Ethereum: the DAO RootstockCollective, the first DAO on the Bitcoin layer 2, is designed to encourage builders and users of Rootstock

Crypto Bank Anchorage Digital Takes on Custody for ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF

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2024. Sep. 12. 13:00

Crypto Bank Anchorage Digital Takes on Custody for ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF The first and only U.S. federally chartered crypto bank, Anchorage Digital, is taking on the custody role for a leading issuer of crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), 21Shares, the companies said in a Thursday statement.

Crypto Bank Anchorage Digital, BitGo Take on Custody for ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF

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2024. Sep. 12. 13:00

Crypto Bank Anchorage Digital, BitGo Take on Custody for ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF The first and only U.S. federally chartered crypto bank, Anchorage Digital, is taking on the custody role for a leading issuer of crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), 21Shares, the companies said in a Thursday statement.

Coinbase’s Wrapped Bitcoin cbBTC Goes Live

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2024. Sep. 12. 12:19

Coinbase’s Wrapped Bitcoin cbBTC Goes Live The token will initially be offered on Ethereum and Coinbase’s Base networks, with plans to expand to more blockchains in the coming months.

Mining New Bitcoin Is More Difficult Than Ever. Here's How it Could Impact BTC Prices

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2024. Sep. 12. 12:03

Mining New Bitcoin Is More Difficult Than Ever. Here's How it Could Impact BTC Prices The next difficulty adjustment is expected to decrease mining difficulty, potentially relieving some pressure on miners. But market sentiment and broader financial conditions could influence bitcoin's price, with possible selling pressure if the overall market weakens.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Tops $58K After U.S. Tech Stocks Rise

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2024. Sep. 12. 12:01

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Tops $58K After U.S. Tech Stocks Rise The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 12, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

U.S. Election Betting: What's at Stake in Final (?) CFTC-Kalshi Showdown

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2024. Sep. 12. 12:00

U.S. Election Betting: What's at Stake in Final (?) CFTC-Kalshi Showdown Here's how to listen to Thursday's hearing in the closely watched federal court case over political prediction markets, and why it matters.

Russian Central Bank Targets July 2025 for Widespread Digital Ruble Use

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2024. Sep. 12. 11:55

Russian Central Bank Targets July 2025 for Widespread Digital Ruble Use The central bank wants to promote the widespread use of the digital ruble.

Bitcoin Could Hit $125K by Year-End if Trump Becomes President, $75K if Harris Triumphs: Standard Chartered

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2024. Sep. 12. 11:36

Bitcoin Could Hit $125K by Year-End if Trump Becomes President, $75K if Harris Triumphs: Standard Chartered Bitcoin is expected to end the year at new all-time highs regardless of who wins the U.S. election, the report said.

Leverage in the Bitcoin Market Is Increasing Again

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2024. Sep. 12. 10:46

Leverage in the Bitcoin Market Is Increasing Again High-leverage liquidity in bitcoin is concentrated at around $58,500, according to Hyblock Capital.

Leverage in the Bitcoin Market Is Increasing Again as $58.5K Becomes Key Level

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2024. Sep. 12. 10:46

Leverage in the Bitcoin Market Is Increasing Again as $58.5K Becomes Key Level High-leverage liquidity in bitcoin is concentrated at around $58,500, according to Hyblock Capital.

U.S. Consumers Say Crypto Is Here to Stay, Stablecoins Maybe Not: Deutsche Bank

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2024. Sep. 12. 10:31

U.S. Consumers Say Crypto Is Here to Stay, Stablecoins Maybe Not: Deutsche Bank Sentiment is somewhat bearish about the near-term outlook for bitcoin, the bank's consumer survey showed.

Bitcoin Yields as High as 45% on Offer in Pendle's New Pools

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2024. Sep. 12. 09:13

Bitcoin Yields as High as 45% on Offer in Pendle's New Pools The floating yields on the bitcoin-linked LBTC token are from pools that went live on Wednesday. There's also a fixed-yield option of an annualized 10%.

Bitcoin Bargain Hunters Active on Kraken and Coinbase, CCData Shows

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2024. Sep. 12. 07:18

Bitcoin Bargain Hunters Active on Kraken and Coinbase, CCData Shows Bargain hunters are active on Kraken and Coinbase, snapping up coins at perceived discounts as selling pressure from other exchanges keeps prices under pressure.

Bitcoin Jumps Over $58K Amid Tech Stock Rally, SUI Outperforms

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2024. Sep. 12. 06:10

Bitcoin Jumps Over $58K Amid Tech Stock Rally, SUI Outperforms SUI beat BTC and ETH in the early hours of East Asia trading.

Slowing Inflation Growth Points to More Upside in Crypto

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2024. Sep. 11. 18:12

Slowing Inflation Growth Points to More Upside in Crypto Today's CPI data show inflation growth continued to ease in August. That could be good news for crypto, says Scott Garliss.

The Protocol: Polymarket Bets Pay Off as Memecoin Memorializes 'Dwebate'

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2024. Sep. 11. 18:00

The Protocol: Polymarket Bets Pay Off as Memecoin Memorializes 'Dwebate' Crypto wasn't even mentioned during Tuesday's U.S. presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. But there was a parallel universe of often-ridiculous trading around the faceoff – taking place on blockchain-based prediction markets and memecoin launchpads.

UK Introduces Bill to Clarify Crypto's Legal Status

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2024. Sep. 11. 16:26

UK Introduces Bill to Clarify Crypto's Legal Status The Labour government said the bill will give owners of bitcoin and other digital assets greater legal protection.

That Debate! How Crypto Reacted to Last Night's Showdown

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2024. Sep. 11. 16:22

That Debate! How Crypto Reacted to Last Night's Showdown Harris and Trump may not have mentioned crypto. But crypto folk had plenty to say about the presidential debate Tuesday night.

Are Ethereum Staking Yields Too High?

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2024. Sep. 11. 15:37

Are Ethereum Staking Yields Too High? As staking grows in popularity through liquid staking derivatives, there is a need to better quantify staking returns for different platforms and how they change over time, says Marcin Kazmierczak, co-founder and coo, RedStone.

The Middleman’s Shadow in the Tokenization Complex

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2024. Sep. 11. 15:37

The Middleman’s Shadow in the Tokenization Complex In the world of crypto, digital assets, and the dream of decentralization, the middleman is a figure of scorn. We speak of peer-to-peer networks with no need for gatekeepers. Yet, whether we like it or not, intermediaries haunt every corner of this landscape, says Fadi Aboualfa, head of research, Copper.co.

Bitcoin Plunges Below $56K as Stocks Sell Off in Weak U.S. Trading

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2024. Sep. 11. 15:14

Bitcoin Plunges Below $56K as Stocks Sell Off in Weak U.S. Trading It's been a trend for the last few weeks that cryptocurrencies selloff as the U.S. traditional markets open, underscoring a general risk-off sentiment among American investors.

Bitcoin Decouples From Gold as Crypto Continues in Bearish Phase

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2024. Sep. 11. 15:00

Bitcoin Decouples From Gold as Crypto Continues in Bearish Phase Bitcoin {{BTC}} is in the midst of a period of negative correlation with gold, signalling a risk-averse environment where investors favor traditional safe-haven assets like gold as opposed to speculative assets.

The Debate Showed How Little Crypto Matters to Voters and Politicians

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2024. Sep. 11. 14:30

The Debate Showed How Little Crypto Matters to Voters and Politicians Trump and Harris didn’t mention crypto once last night because, despite the industry’s pretensions to relevance, most people don’t care about these issues, says Ryan Gorman.

The Harris-Trump Debate Showed How Little Crypto Matters to Voters and Politicians

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2024. Sep. 11. 14:30

The Harris-Trump Debate Showed How Little Crypto Matters to Voters and Politicians Trump and Harris didn’t mention crypto once last night because, despite the industry’s pretensions to relevance, most people don’t care about these issues, says Ryan Gorman.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Index Falls 2.1% with Only Two Gainers

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2024. Sep. 11. 14:08

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update:  Index Falls 2.1% with Only Two Gainers Internet Computer gained 2.7% and Uniswap rose 0.3%, as all 18 other assets declined.

Binance.US Chooses Fireblocks to Bolster Crypto Custody, Staking Services

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2024. Sep. 11. 13:00

Binance.US Chooses Fireblocks to Bolster Crypto Custody, Staking Services The exchange will use Fireblocks to power hot and cold custody, customer deposits and withdrawals, and further expand staking services.

Osmosis Launches Cross-Chain Token Portal 'Polaris,' Expanding Beyond Cosmos Roots

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2024. Sep. 11. 13:00

Osmosis Launches Cross-Chain Token Portal 'Polaris,' Expanding Beyond Cosmos Roots Polaris is described as a "token portal" aimed at solving one of decentralized finance's biggest challenges: fragmented user experience.

U.S. Core Inflation Rose 0.3% in August, Faster Than Anticipated

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2024. Sep. 11. 12:42

U.S. Core Inflation Rose 0.3% in August, Faster Than Anticipated Prior to this report, the Fed was widely expected to trim its benchmark lending rate by 25 basis points at its policy meeting next week.

Doors Open at Prometheum as Much-Disputed Firm Tests Crypto Tokens as Securities

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2024. Sep. 11. 12:30

Doors Open at Prometheum as Much-Disputed Firm Tests Crypto Tokens as Securities While the broader crypto industry fights with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission about the agency's labeling of most tokens as securities, Prometheum is swinging open its doors for a long-awaited test of its strategy to assume the SEC is right.

EU Regulator Sees Official Journal Publication of Stablecoin Standards Before Year-End

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2024. Sep. 11. 12:08

EU Regulator Sees Official Journal Publication of Stablecoin Standards Before Year-End The European Banking Authority estimates that 15 technical standards for crypto platforms like stablecoin issuers will become official before the end of 2024.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Drops Below $56.5K on Risk-Off Day

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2024. Sep. 11. 12:01

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Drops Below $56.5K on Risk-Off Day The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 11, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

India and Nigeria Lead the World in Crypto Adoption Again, but Indonesia Is Fastest Growing: Chainalysis

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2024. Sep. 11. 12:00

India and Nigeria Lead the World in Crypto Adoption Again, but Indonesia Is Fastest Growing: Chainalysis India and Nigeria have maintained the top two positions in the world in terms of grassroots crypto adoption but Indonesia is the fastest growing, according to blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis' annual report released Wednesday.

Crypto Goes Unmentioned Again at Second Presidential Debate

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2024. Sep. 11. 11:30

Crypto Goes Unmentioned Again at Second Presidential Debate Crypto did not emerge as a topic of discussion during the second presidential debate, but that didn't stop the candidates from going back and forth on a number of other topics.

AI Tokens ICP, FET Buck Crypto Market Drop as Apple Flags Artificial Intelligence Foray

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2024. Sep. 11. 09:22

AI Tokens ICP, FET Buck Crypto Market Drop as Apple Flags Artificial Intelligence Foray The iPhone maker's "It's Glowtime" event on Monday focused on bringing AI capabilities to the smartphone.

Bitcoin Mining Was Significantly Less Profitable in August, Jefferies Says

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2024. Sep. 11. 09:10

Bitcoin Mining Was Significantly Less Profitable in August, Jefferies Says September could be another difficult month for the miners as bitcoin remains below $60K and the network hashrate continues to rise, the report said.

Tokenized RWA Platform Huma Finance Gets $38M Investment, Plans Expansion to Solana and Stellar’s Soroban

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2024. Sep. 11. 09:00

Tokenized RWA Platform Huma Finance Gets $38M Investment, Plans Expansion to Solana and Stellar’s Soroban Huma's payment-finance platform aims to address the liquidity needs of trade financing using blockchain technology for faster settlement.

Indonesian Crypto Exchange Indodax Hacked for $22M; Pauses Activity Before Bigger Hit

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2024. Sep. 11. 08:13

Indonesian Crypto Exchange Indodax Hacked for $22M; Pauses Activity Before Bigger Hit The exchange is focused on the Indonesian market and recorded $11 million in trading volumes on Monday.

Singapore Investigating Seven People for Providing Worldcoin Services

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2024. Sep. 11. 08:00

Singapore Investigating Seven People for Providing Worldcoin Services Singapore is investigating seven "subjects" for offering services of buying or selling of Worldcoin accounts and tokens which is an offence, a written reply in parliament by the government revealed on Tuesday.

Bitcoin Slides, Yen Gains as Trump-Harris Debate Disappoints Markets

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2024. Sep. 11. 07:26

Bitcoin Slides, Yen Gains as Trump-Harris Debate Disappoints Markets Asian markets and U.S. stock futures experienced a downturn, with Bitcoin dropping over 2% to $56,300, reflecting a risk-off sentiment in financial markets following the presidential debate where Kamala Harris was perceived to outperform Donald Trump.

Caroline Ellison Shouldn't Go to Jail After FTX Collapse, Attorneys Say

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2024. Sep. 11. 04:51

Caroline Ellison Shouldn't Go to Jail After FTX Collapse, Attorneys Say Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison should be sentenced to time served and a non-custodial term after her cooperation with prosecutors in taking down Sam Bankman-Fried, her attorneys said in a late Tuesday night filing.

Harris Won U.S. Presidential Debate Versus Trump, Polymarket Betting Suggests

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2024. Sep. 11. 03:43

Harris Won U.S. Presidential Debate Versus Trump, Polymarket Betting Suggests Vice President Kamala Harris appears to have beaten former President Donald Trump in the first debate between the U.S. presidential candidates on Tuesday, based on the direction of prediction bets on Polymarket, while crypto policy went unmentioned.

Former FTX Executive Caroline Ellison's Sentencing Hearing Set for Sept. 24

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2024. Sep. 11. 00:51

Former FTX Executive Caroline Ellison's Sentencing Hearing Set for Sept. 24 Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison's sentencing hearing has been scheduled for Sept. 24, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. EDT.

Bitcoin Eyes $58K With Downtrodden Crypto Markets Exposed to Short Squeezes, Says Analyst

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2024. Sep. 10. 20:43

Bitcoin Eyes $58K With Downtrodden Crypto Markets Exposed to Short Squeezes, Says Analyst Bitcoin (BTC) was rising on Tuesday as the crypto market continued its rebound from last week's fear-inducing plunge.

Bitcoin ETFs Are Fine Despite Suffering Their Worst String of Outflows, Says Expert

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2024. Sep. 10. 19:50

Bitcoin ETFs Are Fine Despite Suffering Their Worst String of Outflows, Says Expert The recent plunge in the price of bitcoin was accompanied by a sizable amount of net outflows from the 12 U.S. spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs). While on its face, that might appear worrisome, it's more likely a sign of healthy growth.

Stablecoins vs Tokenized Deposits: Why the Differences Matter

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2024. Sep. 10. 16:38

Stablecoins vs Tokenized Deposits: Why the Differences Matter Aren’t stablecoins and tokenized deposits the same thing? Not at all, argues Noelle Acheson. It’s not just the different functionality and treatment, it’s also the different approaches to money.

PayPal, Venmo to Accept ENS's Human-Readable Blockchain Names

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2024. Sep. 10. 16:00

PayPal, Venmo to Accept ENS's Human-Readable Blockchain Names The news could signal a renewed interest from traditional payment platforms in cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies.

Solo Bitcoin Miner Wins Big After Securing an Entire Block Reward

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2024. Sep. 10. 15:53

Solo Bitcoin Miner Wins Big After Securing an Entire Block Reward A solo bitcoin {{BTC}} miner beat a swathe of powerful mining pools to receive a $181,000 reward after mining block 860749 on Tuesday.

Second U.S. Firm tZero Said to Become Crypto Broker Dealer Under SEC Oversight

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2024. Sep. 10. 15:43

Second U.S. Firm tZero Said to Become Crypto Broker Dealer Under SEC Oversight A second company, tZero Group Inc., said it's achieved status as a fully registered U.S. broker dealer under a rule allowing for crypto firms to join those ranks, following a path previously blazed by Prometheum Inc.

Core Scientific Is Uniquely Placed to Deliver AI Data Center Scale in the Near Term: Bernstein

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2024. Sep. 10. 15:07

Core Scientific Is Uniquely Placed to Deliver AI Data Center Scale in the Near Term: Bernstein The bitcoin miner benefits from readily available sites and power, less competition and the ability to hire strong data center talent, the report said.

Polygon to Buy $5M of Servers With Computer Chips Devoted to Zero-Knowledge Cryptography

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2024. Sep. 10. 13:00

Polygon to Buy $5M of Servers With Computer Chips Devoted to Zero-Knowledge Cryptography The purchase is part of a deal with hardware maker Fabric, that is also producing custom zero-knowledge chips for Polygon's AggLayer.

UK Regulator Charges First Individual With Running a Network of Illegal Crypto ATMs

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2024. Sep. 10. 12:42

UK Regulator Charges First Individual With Running a Network of Illegal Crypto ATMs Olumide Osunkoya, 45 year old Londoner has been accused of running crypto ATMs that processed british pounds 2.6 million ($3.4 million) in crypto transactions across various locations.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Rises to $57K as ETFs End Losing Streak

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2024. Sep. 10. 12:00

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Rises to $57K as ETFs End Losing Streak The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 10, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Tron, Tether and TRM Labs Start Financial Crime Fighting Force

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2024. Sep. 10. 11:20

Tron, Tether and TRM Labs Start Financial Crime Fighting Force The T3 Financial Crime Unit (T3 FCU) is looking to clean up USDT issued on Tron, a blockchain favored by bad actors.

Nansen Buys StakeWithUs, Expanding Beyond Data Provision Into Crypto Investment

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2024. Sep. 10. 11:00

Nansen Buys StakeWithUs, Expanding Beyond Data Provision Into Crypto Investment The company will also become one of the first validators on the Berachain mainnet.

Crypto Retail Market Is Poised for a Rebound: Gemini

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2024. Sep. 10. 11:00

Crypto Retail Market Is Poised for a Rebound: Gemini Crypto adoption has remained steady in the U.S. and the U.K. in the past two years, the report said.

Crypto Traders Remain Cautious About Downside Risks in Bitcoin, Ether; SOL Stands Out

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2024. Sep. 10. 10:56

Crypto Traders Remain Cautious About Downside Risks in Bitcoin, Ether; SOL Stands Out Options tied to bitcoin and ether show a bias for put options, according to QCP Capital.

Nigeria SEC to Commence Enforcement Action on Unlicensed Crypto Firms: Reports

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2024. Sep. 10. 10:16

Nigeria SEC to Commence Enforcement Action on Unlicensed Crypto Firms: Reports We are certainly going to commence enforcement actions on anyone who wants to operate in this market and does not have the intention of being regulated, Emomotimi Agama, the SEC's Director General said.

Bitcoin Trading Volume Surged to $2.8T in January to August Period

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2024. Sep. 10. 06:54

Bitcoin Trading Volume Surged to $2.8T in January to August Period The rise in crypto volatility has been accompanied by increased market participation in the bitcoin market, Kaiko said.

Bitcoin ETFs Post $28.7M Inflows After Record Losing Streak

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2024. Sep. 10. 05:04

Bitcoin ETFs Post $28.7M Inflows After Record Losing Streak BTC ETF inflows are back in the green, despite BTC's price slipping.

Investors Lost Record High $5.6B to Crypto Scams in 2023, FBI Says

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2024. Sep. 09. 21:23

Investors Lost Record High $5.6B to Crypto Scams in 2023, FBI Says Investors lost a record $5.6 billion to crypto-related financial crime in 2023, up 45% from 2022, according to a new report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Internet Crime Complaint Center.

Bitcoin Retakes $57K, but Potential Positive Catalysts Are 'Sparse,' Says NYDIG

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2024. Sep. 09. 20:31

Bitcoin Retakes $57K, but Potential Positive Catalysts Are 'Sparse,' Says NYDIG The world's largest crypto is bouncing after tumbling below $53,000 at one point last Friday.

Five U.S. States Reach Settlement With GS Partners, Investors to Get Full Refunds

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2024. Sep. 09. 19:59

Five U.S. States Reach Settlement With GS Partners, Investors to Get Full Refunds Five U.S. states have reached a settlement agreement with GS Partners – the European operation behind several crypto investment schemes, including tokenized investments in a Dubai skyscraper – that will see investors get 100% of their money back, according to a Monday announcement from the Texas State Securities Board (TSSB).

Kalshi's U.S. Election Markets Delayed Until Friday at Earliest

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2024. Sep. 09. 18:14

Kalshi's U.S. Election Markets Delayed Until Friday at Earliest The judge in the prediction market's court case against the CFTC has called a hearing Thursday over the regulator's motion for a two-week delay.

GenZ’s Toolkit for a New Bangladesh: Blockchain

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2024. Sep. 09. 17:55

GenZ’s Toolkit for a New Bangladesh: Blockchain Widespread corruption led to Bangladesh’s recent student-led revolution, toppling Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Blockchains can help secure it by offering greater transparency, says Sharmeen Shehabuddin, Social Media Lead at Consensys.

Tether's $100M Investment in LatAm Agriculture Firm May Be a Tokenization Play

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2024. Sep. 09. 17:10

Tether's $100M Investment in LatAm Agriculture Firm May Be a Tokenization Play Adecoagro is a founder and partial owner in an Argentina-based agricultural commodities tokenization platform Agrotoken.

Coinbase Must Face Shareholder Lawsuit Over Regulator Risk Concerns, Judge Rules

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2024. Sep. 09. 16:21

Coinbase Must Face Shareholder Lawsuit Over Regulator Risk Concerns, Judge Rules A U.S. judge denied in part last week Coinbase's request to dismiss a class action lawsuit from shareholders accusing the exchange of misleading them about its chances of being sued by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Michael Saylor Says Republicans Have More 'Progressive’ View on Crypto, Democrats ‘Drifting to the Middle’

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2024. Sep. 09. 15:18

Michael Saylor Says Republicans Have More 'Progressive’ View on Crypto, Democrats ‘Drifting to the Middle’ Republicans are way ahead of Democrats regarding their opinion of crypto and bitcoin {{BTC}}, said MicroStrategy (MSTR) Executive Chairman Michael Saylor.

Crypto’s Venture Capital Gap

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2024. Sep. 09. 14:25

Crypto’s Venture Capital Gap The lack of a central hub for crypto, compared to other tech movements, may be holding innovation back, says CoinDesk columnist Azeem Khan.

Kamala Harris Will 'Win' First Debate With Trump, Polymarket Traders Are Betting

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2024. Sep. 09. 14:19

Kamala Harris Will 'Win' First Debate With Trump, Polymarket Traders Are Betting Also, there are now prediction market contracts about other prediction market contracts.

Crypto Fund Outflows Were Most Since March Last Week as Bitcoin ETFs Bled

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2024. Sep. 09. 14:18

Crypto Fund Outflows Were Most Since March Last Week as Bitcoin ETFs Bled Bitcoin lost over 8% of its value during the week, falling below $54,000 on Sept. 6 having traded around $59,000 on Sept. 2.

Restaking Protocol Ether.fi Selects Scroll as Layer-2 Network for Settlement

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2024. Sep. 09. 14:00

Restaking Protocol Ether.fi Selects Scroll as Layer-2 Network for Settlement Restaking protocol Ether.fi selected layer-2 network Scroll as the settlement layer for products like its Cash card.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: AVAX Surges 12.8%, Pushing Index Higher

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2024. Sep. 09. 13:32

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: AVAX Surges 12.8%, Pushing Index Higher The CoinDesk 20 jumped 4.2% over the weekend with all but one asset in the green.

Ether.Fi to Launch Visa 'Cash' Card on Scroll Network

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2024. Sep. 09. 13:02

Ether.Fi to Launch Visa 'Cash' Card on Scroll Network The credit card from Ether.fi will reward 3% cash-back and let users borrow money against their crypto collateral.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Reclaims $55K Ahead of Tuesday's Harris-Trump Debate

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2024. Sep. 09. 12:01

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Reclaims $55K Ahead of Tuesday's Harris-Trump Debate The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 9, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

A 0.50% Fed Rate Cut Could Raise Alarm for Bitcoin, 10X Research Warns

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2024. Sep. 09. 11:21

A 0.50% Fed Rate Cut Could Raise Alarm for Bitcoin, 10X Research Warns The Fed is expected to begin its much-anticipating rate-cutting cycle from next week.

Binance Unit Tokocrypto Is Third Crypto Exchange to Score Full License in Indonesia

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2024. Sep. 09. 11:14

Binance Unit Tokocrypto Is Third Crypto Exchange to Score Full License in Indonesia Crypto Exchange Binance subsidiary Tokocrypto has obtained a full license as a Physical Crypto Asset Trader from Indonesia's Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency, known as Bappebti.

BCB Group's Chief Compliance Officer to Exit in Latest Senior Management Departure

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2024. Sep. 09. 10:30

BCB Group's Chief Compliance Officer to Exit in Latest Senior Management Departure Natasha Powell is leaving the crypto firm. She will continue to support the group as a non-exec director of BCB Payments.

Snapshot, Popular DAO Voting Platform, Finally Moves On-Chain, Atop Starknet

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2024. Sep. 09. 09:30

Snapshot, Popular DAO Voting Platform, Finally Moves On-Chain, Atop Starknet Snapshot X, the new governance protocol, makes use of storage proofs – a cryptographic feature that StarkWare, the primary developer of Starknet, has helped innovate and embraced.

WazirX Hacker Moves $11M Stolen Ether to Tornado Cash

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2024. Sep. 09. 09:25

WazirX Hacker Moves $11M Stolen Ether to Tornado Cash The hacker, widely suspected to be an entity from North Korea, moved $6 million in stolen funds for the first time last week.

Bitcoin Could Hit $90K by Year End if Trump Becomes President Again: Bernstein

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2024. Sep. 09. 08:54

Bitcoin Could Hit $90K by Year End if Trump Becomes President Again: Bernstein If Kamala Harris wins, bitcoin could drop to as low as $30K, the report said.

Bitcoin Bottom In? BTC Order Book Liquidity Says Yes

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2024. Sep. 09. 08:33

Bitcoin Bottom In? BTC Order Book Liquidity Says Yes Low liquidity, represented by market depth, is often seen at market bottoms, Hyblock Capital said.

Crypto Exchange Woo X Introduces Copy Trading, With a Twist

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2024. Sep. 09. 07:00

Crypto Exchange Woo X Introduces Copy Trading, With a Twist The exchange’s version of social trading comes with a countertrade feature as well as more transparent and equitable profit sharing.

Bitcoin 'Grossly Undervalued' at Current Prices, Traders Say Ahead of CPI, Trump-Harris Debate Week

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2024. Sep. 09. 04:47

Bitcoin 'Grossly Undervalued' at Current Prices, Traders Say Ahead of CPI, Trump-Harris Debate Week The asset and broader crypto market tend to move on the release of U.S. economic figures and political developments.

U.S. Election Betting Delay Would Be 'Devastating' to Kalshi, Firm Says

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2024. Sep. 09. 01:12

U.S. Election Betting Delay Would Be 'Devastating' to Kalshi, Firm Says Kalshi "has staked its future on this litigation and these markets," the prediction market platform said, pushing back against CFTC's emergency motion.

CFTC Pleads With Judge to Block Kalshi Election Contracts for 14 Days

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2024. Sep. 07. 04:38

CFTC Pleads With Judge to Block Kalshi Election Contracts for 14 Days The agency says it can't make "an informed decision" about whether to appeal the judge's decision in Kalshi's favor until it knows her rationale.

How Might Donald Trump's Crypto Token Fit Into Regulations?

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2024. Sep. 07. 04:30

How Might Donald Trump's Crypto Token Fit Into Regulations? The former president of the United States is launching a crypto yield product, even as he appeals to the crypto industry in his current bid for office. Donald Trump will be the "chief crypto advocate" for World Liberty Financial, a venture that has offered scant hints so far about what it will actually do.

Escaping the Casino: How Tokenized Assets Will Save DeFi From Itself

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2024. Sep. 06. 16:57

Escaping the Casino: How Tokenized Assets Will Save DeFi From Itself Vitalik Buterin is right: DeFi today is a circular speculative economy. The bigger opportunity lies in bringing traditional capital markets on-chain, so that crypto reaches the mainstream, says Zach Rynes (aka ChainLinkGod), who serves as a Chainlink Community Liaison.

'Blurt' Developer Thinks Crypto Makes for Better Donations to Twitch Streamers

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2024. Sep. 06. 16:40

'Blurt' Developer Thinks Crypto Makes for Better Donations to Twitch Streamers An inside look at the big and small projects being developed at the mtnDAO hacker house in Salt Lake City.

Legacy Payment Processors Charge Adult Sites a Fortune; MyPeach.AI Found a Crypto Solution

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2024. Sep. 06. 16:18

Legacy Payment Processors Charge Adult Sites a Fortune; MyPeach.AI Found a Crypto Solution Adult entertainment websites usually pay credit card companies through the nose. MyPeach.AI has found a stablecoin-powered workaround.

Coinbase, Robinhood Upgraded by Barclays Analyst, Citing 'Matured' Business Models

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2024. Sep. 06. 16:12

Coinbase, Robinhood Upgraded by Barclays Analyst, Citing 'Matured' Business Models British banking giant Barclays has upgraded both Coinbase (COIN) and Robinhood (HOOD) to equal weight from underweight, citing better business models.

Ripple Co-Founder Among Kamala Harris' New Corporate Endorsers

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2024. Sep. 06. 15:56

Ripple Co-Founder Among Kamala Harris' New Corporate Endorsers Chris Larsen's endorsement comes as Ripple has emerged as one of the biggest donors in the 2024 U.S. elections.

Prosecutors Tell NY Court They Didn’t Renege on FTX Exec Ryan Salame’s Plea Deal

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2024. Sep. 06. 15:40

Prosecutors Tell NY Court They Didn’t Renege on FTX Exec Ryan Salame’s Plea Deal Federal prosecutors have fired back against Ryan Salame’s allegations that they reneged on agreements made in the former FTX executive’s plea deal – namely, that they would cease criminal investigations into Michelle Bond, Salame’s longtime partner and the mother of his child.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: SOL Jumps 3.0% as Index Rallies

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2024. Sep. 06. 13:34

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: SOL Jumps 3.0% as Index Rallies Render joined Solana as top performer, helping boost the index by 1%.

Crypto Market to Stay Highly Correlated to Stocks Amid Macro Events and Dwindling Network Activities, Citi Says

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2024. Sep. 06. 13:11

Crypto Market to Stay Highly Correlated to Stocks Amid Macro Events and Dwindling Network Activities, Citi Says Digital assets are expected to stay highly correlated with equities amidst the upcoming macro calendar, the report said.

Sonic SVM, Gaming Project on Solana Blockchain, Plans $12.8M Node Sale

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2024. Sep. 06. 13:00

Sonic SVM, Gaming Project on Solana Blockchain, Plans $12.8M Node Sale The project is taking advantage of an increasingly popular fundraising method known as "node sales" just months after a traditional $12 million fundraise.

First Mover Americas: BTC Treads Water Ahead of U.S. Jobs Report

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2024. Sep. 06. 12:07

First Mover Americas: BTC Treads Water Ahead of U.S. Jobs Report The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 6, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Crypto Market Lacks Major Near-Term Catalysts, JPMorgan Says

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2024. Sep. 06. 11:59

Crypto Market Lacks Major Near-Term Catalysts, JPMorgan Says Total crypto market cap was $2.02 trillion at the end of August, a 24% decline from this year's peak of $2.67 trillion in March, the report said.

Bitcoin's 200-Day Average About to Lose Bullish Momentum; NFP Eyed

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2024. Sep. 06. 11:04

Bitcoin's 200-Day Average About to Lose Bullish Momentum; NFP Eyed The average, widely considered a barometer of the long-term trend, has hit stall speed for the first time since October.

Weeks After Ether ETF Debut, ETH Market Liquidity Has Dropped by 20%

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2024. Sep. 06. 07:34

Weeks After Ether ETF Debut, ETH Market Liquidity Has Dropped by 20% Order book liquidity refers to the market's ability to absorb large buy and sell orders without influencing the spot price.

Visa and Santander Selected by Brazil’s Central Bank for a Second Phase of CBDC Pilot

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2024. Sep. 05. 19:38

Visa and Santander Selected by Brazil’s Central Bank for a Second Phase of CBDC Pilot In May 2023, the BCB selected 14 participants for the first phase of the pilot.

Aptos Leads Losses as Crypto Weakness Continues; Coinbase Shares Fall to 7-Month Lows

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2024. Sep. 05. 18:09

Aptos Leads Losses as Crypto Weakness Continues; Coinbase Shares Fall to 7-Month Lows Cryptocurrencies continued their weak trading as recession fears weighed on risk assets ahead of Friday's key jobs data report.

Trump Promises to Embrace ‘Industries of the Future’ Including Crypto, AI

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2024. Sep. 05. 17:59

Trump Promises to Embrace ‘Industries of the Future’ Including Crypto, AI Donald Trump reiterated his promise to make the U.S. the crypto capital of the world if re-elected president during public remarks Thursday

We Need DePIN to Get to Net-Zero Emissions

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2024. Sep. 05. 17:47

We Need DePIN to Get to Net-Zero Emissions To achieve the net-zero goal ASAP, we must find a way to actively integrate end consumers into the energy market. The answer is Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks, says Kai Siefert, founder and CEO of Combinder, a user-owned distributed energy network.

UK Regulator Says 87% of Crypto Registration Applications Failed to Meet Standards for Approval

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2024. Sep. 05. 15:55

UK Regulator Says 87% of Crypto Registration Applications Failed to Meet Standards for Approval The FCA approved only four of the 35 applications it received in the year ended March 31.

Bitcoin Flounders Ahead of Friday Jobs Report That Might Push Fed to Slash Rates by 50 Basis Points

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2024. Sep. 05. 15:37

Bitcoin Flounders Ahead of Friday Jobs Report That Might Push Fed to Slash Rates by 50 Basis Points The U.S. central bank has indicated it will cut rates at its mid-September meeting, but the size of the move is up for debate.

Telegram Is Driving Crypto Adoption, Despite Bad News

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2024. Sep. 05. 15:34

Telegram Is Driving Crypto Adoption, Despite Bad News Telegram's crypto adoption story via TON may be its lasting mark in 2024 despite recent news leaving many with a negative impression, says Daniel Cawrey, a former CoinDesk journalist who is now chief strategy officer of Tonkeeper, a non-custody wallet app for The Open Network (TON) ecosystem.

Crypto for Advisors: Bitcoin and Gold, Stores of Value

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2024. Sep. 05. 15:00

Crypto for Advisors: Bitcoin and Gold, Stores of Value The approval of the bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs could represent a similar change in market to what central banks caused in gold markets post-2022 – a new factor that, at least temporarily, overwhelms traditional narratives, including the “store of value” concept.

Crypto Payments Firm BCB Group Has Received Takeover Interest: Sources

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2024. Sep. 05. 14:24

Crypto Payments Firm BCB Group Has Received Takeover Interest: Sources The company received takeover interest from a potential investor while conducting a Series B funding round.

French President Macron Names Michel Barnier as Prime Minister

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2024. Sep. 05. 14:14

French President Macron Names Michel Barnier as Prime Minister The 73-year-old Barnier represented the European Union in the Brexit negotiations with the U.K.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Heavy Losses in APT and MATIC Lead the Index Lower

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2024. Sep. 05. 13:44

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Heavy Losses in APT and MATIC Lead the Index Lower Aptos fell 5.1% while Polygon dropped 4.1% as the Coindesk 20 trends downward.

EigenLayer to Distribute 86M Tokens to Stakers, Node Operators

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2024. Sep. 05. 12:11

EigenLayer to Distribute 86M Tokens to Stakers, Node Operators Restaking protocol EigenLayer said it will distribute 86 million EIGEN tokens, around 5% of the total supply, to stakers, node operators, ecosystem partners and community members.

First Mover Americas: BTC Erases Gains From Wednesday's Brief Rally

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2024. Sep. 05. 12:11

First Mover Americas: BTC Erases Gains From Wednesday's Brief Rally The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 5, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Bitcoin Retraces Below $57K as 'Sell-on-Rise' Action Continues

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2024. Sep. 05. 11:28

Bitcoin Retraces Below $57K as 'Sell-on-Rise' Action Continues Crypto weakness may be a red flag for traditional risk assets, one analyst said.

Blockstream Mining Starts Third Investment Round for Hashrate-Backed Tokenized Note

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2024. Sep. 05. 10:00

Blockstream Mining Starts Third Investment Round for Hashrate-Backed Tokenized Note The EU-compliant security token gives investors exposure to the hashrate over a four year period.

Blockstream Mining Raises Fresh Round of Note That Offers Exposure to Bitcoin Hashrate

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2024. Sep. 05. 10:00

Blockstream Mining Raises Fresh Round of Note That Offers Exposure to Bitcoin Hashrate The EU-compliant security token gives investors exposure to the hashrate over a four year period.

Ether CME Futures Volume Shrinks as ETH ETFs Disappoint, Crypto Market Ducks Risk

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2024. Sep. 05. 09:27

Ether CME Futures Volume Shrinks as ETH ETFs Disappoint, Crypto Market Ducks Risk The decline in trading volumes for ETH instruments suggests lower-than-expected institutional interest in the asset, particularly following the launch of spot ETH ETFs, according to CCData.

Robinhood's Former Ban on Crypto Withdrawals Draws $3.9M Settlement in California

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2024. Sep. 05. 01:59

Robinhood's Former Ban on Crypto Withdrawals Draws $3.9M Settlement in California Robinhood's crypto-trading subsidiary used to prevent customers from withdrawing the tokens they bought. Though Robinhood Crypto LLC abandoned that policy in 2022, on Wednesday its past practices earned a $3.9 million slap on the wrist from the state of California.

Kamala Harris Is Not Directly Accepting Crypto Donations, a PAC Is, Coinbase Says

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2024. Sep. 04. 22:01

Kamala Harris Is Not Directly Accepting Crypto Donations, a PAC Is, Coinbase Says A spokesperson for Coinbase said the Future Forward PAC, which is dedicated to supporting Kamala Harris, is accepting crypto donations, rather than her campaign directly.

Siemens Issues $330M Digital Bond on Private Blockchain with Major German Banks Including Deutsche Bank

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2024. Sep. 04. 21:23

Siemens Issues $330M Digital Bond on Private Blockchain with Major German Banks Including Deutsche Bank The issuance was the company's first digital bond with fully automated settlement, building on last year's issuance on the Polygon network.

The Protocol: The Secret Code Behind Trump Family Crypto Project

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2024. Sep. 04. 18:50

The Protocol: The Secret Code Behind Trump Family Crypto Project In this week's issue of CoinDesk's weekly newsletter on blockchain tech, we've got the secret details underpinning the former president's plan for World Liberty Financial, as well as the rankings of which tokens performed the least-poorly in ugly August crypto markets.

How Ethereum 2.0 Can Transform DeFi

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2024. Sep. 04. 17:48

How Ethereum 2.0 Can Transform DeFi The shift to proof-of-stake has raised worries about over-centralization. By reaffirming its commitment to decentralization, the blockchain can realize its goals, says James Wo, Founder & CEO of DFG.

Building Robust Digital Asset Custody Solutions: Key Considerations

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2024. Sep. 04. 17:34

Building Robust Digital Asset Custody Solutions: Key Considerations Private blockchain, smart contracts, and specialized oracles - Mohammad Nauman, Director of Custody Engineering at Bullish explores the essential elements to consider when building a secure and efficient digital asset custody infrastructure.

A Hunt for Yield: The Next Chapter in Crypto Portfolio Optimization

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2024. Sep. 04. 17:20

A Hunt for Yield: The Next Chapter in Crypto Portfolio Optimization The fallout from the 2022 crisis has pushed the industry to innovate. One of the most promising developments has been the rise of tokenized money market funds. These funds offer a way to generate yield, says Jason Liebowitz, Head of Private Wealth at Hashnote.

VC Giants a16z, Union Square Ventures Get Subpoenaed by New York About Uniswap: Sources

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2024. Sep. 04. 16:42

VC Giants a16z, Union Square Ventures Get Subpoenaed by New York About Uniswap: Sources "We don't wish the burden of unnecessary subpoenas on anyone," a spokesperson for Uniswap told CoinDesk.

Nigeria’s Crypto Thaw: Not What It Seems

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2024. Sep. 04. 16:32

Nigeria’s Crypto Thaw: Not What It Seems The Nigerian government’s long-running hostility towards the crypto industry seems to be abating. Or is it? Noelle Acheson looks at how the recent licensing of two crypto exchanges in Nigeria may not represent the shift we’re hoping for.

Uniswap Labs Settles CFTC Charges Over 'Illegal' Margin Products

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2024. Sep. 04. 15:56

Uniswap Labs Settles CFTC Charges Over 'Illegal' Margin Products Uniswap Labs will pay $175,000 to settle charges it offered illegal leveraged and margined commodities transactions, a CFTC press release said.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: MATIC Plunges 6.9%, Leading Index's Decline

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2024. Sep. 04. 14:47

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: MATIC Plunges 6.9%, Leading Index's Decline Index stumbles 2.1% with Polygon leading declines, while Uniswap and Litecoin remain in green.

Japans Financial Regulator Mulls Taxing Crypto as a Financial Asset

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2024. Sep. 04. 14:12

Japans Financial Regulator Mulls Taxing Crypto as a Financial Asset A change in the regime could result in lower taxes for some crypto investors.

Japans Financial Regulator Mulls Taxing Crypto as Financial Asset

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2024. Sep. 04. 14:12

Japans Financial Regulator Mulls Taxing Crypto as Financial Asset A change in the regime could result in lower taxes for some crypto investors.

Crypto-Fan Deaton Gets Chance to Battle Elizabeth Warren for U.S. Senate

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2024. Sep. 04. 14:02

Crypto-Fan Deaton Gets Chance to Battle Elizabeth Warren for U.S. Senate The hope of crypto enthusiasts weary of industry pushback from Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) remains alive after the crypto sector's top candidate, lawyer John Deaton, won the Republican primary in Massachusetts and a chance to face Warren in the general election.

Binance Hires UK Accounting Firm Grant Thornton To Advise on Audits

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2024. Sep. 04. 13:00

Binance Hires UK Accounting Firm Grant Thornton To Advise on Audits Binance has hired U.K.-based Grant Thornton to advise on accounting and tax matters, it announced Wednesday.

Binance Hires UK-Based Accounting Firm Grant Thornton to Advise on Audits

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2024. Sep. 04. 13:00

Binance Hires UK-Based Accounting Firm Grant Thornton to Advise on Audits Binance has hired U.K.-based Grant Thornton to advise on accounting and tax matters, it announced Wednesday.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Drops to Lowest Since August as U.S. Stocks Slide

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2024. Sep. 04. 12:01

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Drops to Lowest Since August as U.S. Stocks Slide The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 4, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

The Sandbox's Largest Market for Creators Is Now India: Co-Founder Sebastien Borget

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2024. Sep. 04. 11:28

The Sandbox's Largest Market for Creators Is Now India: Co-Founder Sebastien Borget India is Metaverse platform The Sandbox's largest market for creators with users numbers doubling in less than a year, co-founder Sebastien Borget told CoinDesk in an interview.

Illiquid Bitcoin Entities Now Control Record 74% of BTC's Circulating Supply

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2024. Sep. 04. 11:17

Illiquid Bitcoin Entities Now Control Record 74% of BTC's Circulating Supply According to ETC Group, the new high is a sign that the halving-induced supply shock is intensifying.

Illiquid Bitcoin Is Now Record 74% of BTC's Circulating Supply. That's Bullish

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2024. Sep. 04. 11:17

Illiquid Bitcoin Is Now Record 74% of BTC's Circulating Supply. That's Bullish According to ETC Group, the new high is a sign that the halving-induced supply shock is intensifying.

Bitcoin Mining Profitability Is Stuck at Record Lows, JPMorgan Says

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2024. Sep. 04. 08:31

Bitcoin Mining Profitability Is Stuck at Record Lows, JPMorgan Says Miners earned an average of $43,600 per exahash a second in daily block rewards last month, the lowest rate on record, the report said.

TradFi Companies 'Want to Transact in Bitcoin,' Says Cantor Fitzgerald CEO

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2024. Sep. 04. 08:29

TradFi Companies 'Want to Transact in Bitcoin,' Says Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick was picked by Donald Trump to chair his presidential transition team last month.

Ripple USD Stablecoin Could be Issued in 'Weeks, Not Months': Garlinghouse

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2024. Sep. 04. 08:12

Ripple USD Stablecoin Could be Issued in 'Weeks, Not Months': Garlinghouse The RLUSD will be fully backed by U.S. dollar assets, tested with enterprise partners, and will operate on the XRP Ledger and Ethereum blockchain.

Polygon Begins Token Swap, in Move to Allow More Issuance

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2024. Sep. 04. 08:00

Polygon Begins Token Swap, in Move to Allow More Issuance The migration from POL to MATIC will also bring in some tokenomics changes with a new emission rate of 2%.

Solana's SOL Gets First Implied Volatility Index on Volmex

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2024. Sep. 04. 07:36

Solana's SOL Gets First Implied Volatility Index on Volmex The new index will help traders guage expected SOL price turbulence over two weeks.

Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $287M, Largest Daily Outflow in Four Months

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2024. Sep. 04. 05:21

Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $287M, Largest Daily Outflow in Four Months BTC traded lower as weak U.S. manufacturing data revived growth concerns.

Bitcoin Dives Under $56K as Asian Equities See Red

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2024. Sep. 04. 01:52

Bitcoin Dives Under $56K as Asian Equities See Red The August reading of the Institute for Supply Management’s manufacturing index slumped for a fifth straight month with a rebound from July but remaining below the 50 threshold.

Polygon to Start Much-Awaited Swap of POL Token for Longstanding MATIC

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2024. Sep. 03. 21:08

Polygon to Start Much-Awaited Swap of POL Token for Longstanding MATIC The migration from POL to MATIC will also bring in some tokenomics changes with a new emission rate of 2%.

Inside the Trump Crypto Project Linked to a $2M DeFi Hack and Former Pick-Up Artist

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2024. Sep. 03. 20:52

Inside the Trump Crypto Project Linked to a $2M DeFi Hack and Former Pick-Up Artist Four team members listed in World Liberty Financial's white paper previously worked on Dough Finance, which was drained of $2 million in July. One also founded Date Hotter Girls LLC.

DeFi Protocol Penpie Exploited for $27M of Crypto Assets; PNP Token Craters 40%

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2024. Sep. 03. 20:43

DeFi Protocol Penpie Exploited for $27M of Crypto Assets; PNP Token Craters 40% Crypto users lost some $2 billion due to hacks, scams and exploits throughout 2023, one report said.

How Decentralized AI and Zero-Knowledge Proofs Will Democratize Compute

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2024. Sep. 03. 18:52

How Decentralized AI and Zero-Knowledge Proofs Will Democratize Compute AI is at risk of the same centralization seen in earlier editions of the internet. But another way is possible, say Mahesh Ramakrishnan and Vinayak Kurup.

Why ‘Universal Basic Compute’ Is a Solution to Economic Inequality

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2024. Sep. 03. 16:42

Why ‘Universal Basic Compute’ Is a Solution to Economic Inequality And how DePIN networks could make it possible, according to Mark Rydon, Co-Founder of Aethir.

Bitcoin Could Drop 20% After Fed Rate Cuts in Bearish Case, but Weak September Presents Buying Opportunity: Analysts

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2024. Sep. 03. 16:22

Bitcoin Could Drop 20% After Fed Rate Cuts in Bearish Case, but Weak September Presents Buying Opportunity: Analysts Bitcoin could fall to as low as somewhere in the $40,000-$50,000 range following a September Fed rate cut in a bearish scenario, Bitfinex said in a report.

Why the SEC Is Wrong About NFTs

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2024. Sep. 03. 16:12

Why the SEC Is Wrong About NFTs The SEC's Wells notice against OpenSea showed once again how regulators are overreaching in interpreting the law, says Edward Lee, a professor at Santa Clara University School of Law, and the author of "Creators Take Control."

Institutional DeFi Needs a BUIDL Moment

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2024. Sep. 03. 15:55

Institutional DeFi Needs a BUIDL Moment The lack of institutional adoption in DeFi is mostly due to capability limitations, not just regulatory uncertainty, says Jesus Rodriguez, CEO, IntoTheBlock.

Crypto Tuesday Crumble Sends Bitcoin Below $58K, Ether to 7-Month Low

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2024. Sep. 03. 15:18

Crypto Tuesday Crumble Sends Bitcoin Below $58K, Ether to 7-Month Low Flattish markets turned decidedly negative as U.S. stocks posted sharp losses following the three-day weekend.

Facing Up to Crypto’s Gen Z Stigma

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2024. Sep. 03. 14:30

Facing Up to Crypto’s Gen Z Stigma Students should be among the earliest adopters of Web3, but they’re currently not using the technology, says Benjamin Sturisky, research analyst at Delphi Digital and president of Gator Blockchain.

Matter Labs Restructures, Lays Off 16% of Team

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2024. Sep. 03. 14:23

Matter Labs Restructures, Lays Off 16% of Team The company made the move to adapt to "the different type of technology and support" that developers building on ZKsync now require.

Matter Labs Restructures to Meet Changing Demands, Lays Off 16% of Team

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2024. Sep. 03. 14:23

Matter Labs Restructures to Meet Changing Demands, Lays Off 16% of Team The company made the move to adapt to "the different type of technology and support" that developers building on ZKsync now require.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: DOT and HBAR Outperform as Index Rises 0.9%

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2024. Sep. 03. 13:38

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: DOT and HBAR Outperform as Index Rises 0.9% Polkadot gained 2.6% while Hedera rose 2.4%, helping push the index higher.

BitGo CEO Says Wrapped Bitcoin’s Critics Aren’t Being ‘Intellectually Honest’ About Their Concerns

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2024. Sep. 03. 13:01

BitGo CEO Says Wrapped Bitcoin’s Critics Aren’t Being ‘Intellectually Honest’ About Their Concerns The loudest critics of BitGo’s deal with Justin Sun-affiliated BiT Global also want to see their ‘number go up.’

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Gain Checked by Hints of Further BOJ Rate Rises

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2024. Sep. 03. 12:05

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Gain Checked by Hints of Further BOJ Rate Rises The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 3, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Ripple Will Soon Add Ethereum Compatible Smart Contracts to XRP Ledger

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2024. Sep. 03. 12:01

Ripple Will Soon Add Ethereum Compatible Smart Contracts to XRP Ledger The contracts will exist on a sidechain built on XRPL, developers said in a Tuesday post.

SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda Calls for S-1 Form Tailored for Digital Assets

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2024. Sep. 03. 11:54

SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda Calls for S-1 Form Tailored for Digital Assets Uyeda said the U.S. agency can work with crypto firms to figure out how to differentiate S-1 forms for digital assets.

Qatar Brings in Crypto Rules Framework in a Sign of Web 3 Development in the Middle East

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2024. Sep. 03. 11:34

Qatar Brings in Crypto Rules Framework in a Sign of Web 3 Development in the Middle East The framework includes recognition of smart contracts, licensing for crypto companies, property rights in tokens and custody arrangements among other issues.

Bank of Japan Governor Hints at More Rate Hikes; BTC Drops 0.4%

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2024. Sep. 03. 10:28

Bank of Japan Governor Hints at More Rate Hikes; BTC Drops 0.4% The divergent monetary policy paths of the BOJ and the Fed mean potential for yen strength and pain for risk assets, including cryptocurrencies.

‘Why Are You Doing This To Me?’: Detained Binance Exec Begs Prison Guard for Help in New Court Footage

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2024. Sep. 03. 02:49

‘Why Are You Doing This To Me?’: Detained Binance Exec Begs Prison Guard for Help in New Court Footage  “I’m not okay, this is f*cked up,” Gambaryan said in the video, as he clutched the guard’s wrist for support. When the guard stepped away, leaving Gambaryan with only a single crutch to lean on, Gambaryan turned to a small crowd of onlookers and said

'Why Are You Doing This to Me?': Detained Binance Exec Begs Prison Guard for Help in New Court Footage

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2024. Sep. 03. 02:49

'Why Are You Doing This to Me?': Detained Binance Exec Begs Prison Guard for Help in New Court Footage  “I’m not okay, this is f*cked up,” Gambaryan said in the video, as he clutched the guard’s wrist for support. When the guard stepped away, leaving Gambaryan with only a single crutch to lean on, Gambaryan turned to a small crowd of onlookers and said

WazirX Hacker Starts to Move Stolen Ether Using Tornado Cash

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2024. Sep. 03. 02:32

WazirX Hacker Starts to Move Stolen Ether Using Tornado Cash The Indian crypto exchange was hacked for over $230 million in July, and a restructuring process is underway in Singapore.

Metaplanet Teams Up With SBI VC Trade for Bitcoin Custody

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2024. Sep. 02. 14:48

Metaplanet Teams Up With SBI VC Trade for Bitcoin Custody Metaplanet said it was adopting bitcoin as a reserve asset to hedge against the volatility of the yen in May and had accumulated a total of 360 BTC by mid-August.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Sits Around $58.5K at Start of Historically Bearish September

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2024. Sep. 02. 12:25

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Sits Around $58.5K at Start of Historically Bearish September The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 2 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Key Week for Bitcoin and the Dollar Index

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2024. Sep. 02. 11:32

Key Week for Bitcoin and the Dollar Index This week's slew of U.S. economic data will determine whether the dollar continues to weaken, offering a tailwind to BTC and other risk assets.

Brevan Howard-Backed Tokenization Firm Libre Arrives on NEAR Blockchain

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2024. Sep. 02. 11:00

Brevan Howard-Backed Tokenization Firm Libre Arrives on NEAR Blockchain NEAR Protocol’s cross-chain signing feature will allow users on multiple blockchains to transact with Libre’s selection of tokenized credit and hedge funds.

Donald Trumps Harris on Polymarket Once Again

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2024. Sep. 02. 08:49

Donald Trumps Harris on Polymarket Once Again Harris led Trump in early August and betting odds reached 50-50 on the marketplace last month but shifted to Trump’s favor over the weekend.

Extremely Unlikely WazirX Customers Will Be Made Whole in Crypto Terms: Legal Advisers

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2024. Sep. 02. 08:47

Extremely Unlikely WazirX Customers Will Be Made Whole in Crypto Terms: Legal Advisers It is extremely unlikely that WazirX customers will be made whole in crypto terms through the restructuring, legal advisers of the Indian cryptocurrency exchange said.

OKX Receives Major Payment Institution License in Singapore

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2024. Sep. 02. 08:40

OKX Receives Major Payment Institution License in Singapore Singapore has a reputation of being a world-leading crypto hub as it provides clear guidelines on how cryptocurrency firms should operate.

Bitcoin Drops Toward $57.5K, Extends Weekly Loss to 10% at Start of Seasonally Bearish September

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2024. Sep. 02. 08:21

Bitcoin Drops Toward $57.5K, Extends Weekly Loss to 10% at Start of Seasonally Bearish September Memecoin DOGE led losses among major tokens with a 5% slide in the past 24 hours ahead of the Labor Day holiday in the U.S.

Bitcoin Recovers to $58.3K at Start of Seasonally Bearish September

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2024. Sep. 02. 08:21

Bitcoin Recovers to $58.3K at Start of Seasonally Bearish September Memecoin DOGE led losses among major tokens with a 5% slide in the past 24 hours ahead of the Labor Day holiday in the U.S.

OKX Brings Update to Ease Bitcoin Arbitrage

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2024. Sep. 02. 08:20

OKX Brings Update to Ease Bitcoin Arbitrage The new offering allows traders of varied experience levels to maximized returns through market-neutral bets.

SEC Might Challenge FTX Bankruptcy Estate From Paying Back Customers With Stablecoins

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2024. Sep. 02. 07:48

SEC Might Challenge FTX Bankruptcy Estate From Paying Back Customers With Stablecoins     The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may have thrown a spanner in the wheels of the confirmation of the FTX bankruptcy plan, according to a court filing Friday.

Cardano’s Chang Hard Fork Goes Live, Introducing On-Chain Governance

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2024. Sep. 01. 21:45

Cardano’s Chang Hard Fork Goes Live, Introducing On-Chain Governance The highly anticipated upgrade markes the ecosystem's long-planned shift towards decentralized governance.