Major Canadian Crypto Exchange Coinsquare Says Client Data Breached
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 26. 20:53
The exchange claimed the breached personal data wasn't likely seen "by the bad actor” and customers' assets are “secure in cold storage and are not at risk.” Crypto Exchange Huobi Denies Rumors It Will Merge With Poloniex
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 25. 18:01
Cryptocurrency exchange Huobi has said rumours that it will merge with Poloniex are "categorically untrue." US State Regulators Investigating Crypto Trading Firm Genesis Global Capital: Barron’s
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 25. 17:47
Several regulators, including the Alabama Securities Commission, are looking into whether Genesis may have violated securities laws, according to Barron’s. Crypto Exchange Binance Delists Serum Trading Pairs Amid FTX Connection
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 25. 15:24
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance delisted three Serum (SRM) trading pairs on Friday as the fallout from FTX's collapse continues. Bitcoin.org's 'Cøbra' Must Unmask to Challenge Craig Wright's Legal Costs, UK Court Rules
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 25. 15:09
Wright, the self-proclaimed inventor of Bitcoin, was granted permission to serve papers on Cobra as he sought a declaration of his ownership of the copyright to the Bitcoin white paper. First Mover Americas: Binance Increases Recovery Fund, wBTC Loses Its Peg
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 25. 13:05
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Nov. 25, 2022. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. Turkish Authorities Order Seizure of 'Suspicious' FTX Assets
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 25. 11:58
The country's Financial Crimes Investigation Board MASAK says the founder of the collapsed crypto exchange Sam Bankman-Fried is also under investigation. Matrixport Favors 'Systematic Bitcoin Call Overwriting' Strategy for 2023
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 25. 11:53
The strategy involves owning bitcoin while selling weekly call options with strike prices above the market level. Jihan Wu's Crypto Lender Matrixport Looks to Raise $100M at $1.5B Valuation
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 25. 08:36
Matrixport has $5 billion in trading volume every month, along with $10 billion in assets under management and custody. Binance Allocates Another $1B for Its Crypto Recovery Fund
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 25. 07:01
Other prominent crypto players, including Aptos Labs and Jump Crypto, have also joined Binance's initiative. Cardano DeFi Project Ardana Halts Development, Citing Funding, Timeline Concerns
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 24. 20:27
The project closed a $10 million round led by now bankrupt crypto hedge fund firm Three Arrows Capital last year. Bitcoin, Ether Needn't Follow Financial Rules, Belgian Regulator Says
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 24. 16:31
Officials hope to fend off a rising number of questions about how crypto should be regulated and when they should be treated as securities. Jump Crypto, Aptos Labs Commit to Binance-Led $1B Recovery Fund
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 24. 16:26
Several prominent crypto companies including Aptos Labs and Jump Crypto will contribute $50 million to the planned $1 billion Industry Recovery Initiative (IRI). Argentine Crypto Exchange Lemon Sheds Roughly 100 Jobs, Citing Challenging Industry Conditions
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 24. 16:10
Reasons for the 38% cut also include uncertainty in the venture capital market, CEO Marcelo Cavazzoli said. Ethereum Developers Agree on What Could Be Included in the Next Upgrade – But Not When
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 24. 16:06
Staked ETH withdrawals made the cut – but the timeline for when that will happen still isn't any clearer. UK Lawmakers Support Easy Seizure of Crypto Linked to Terrorist Activity
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 24. 16:00
Lawmakers had already accepted amendments to a new bill to make it easier for law enforcement to target crypto and related property linked to crime. Crypto Self-Custodying Offers Protection Amid FTX Exchange Fallout
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 24. 13:45
Huge losses of funds at FTX have shaken the trust of crypto investors, but private keys and crypto wallets can protect investors from fraud and mismanagement. First Mover Americas: Binance.US to Bid for Voyager
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 24. 13:05
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Nov. 23, 2022. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. Crypto Exchange Bybit Announces $100M Fund to Support Institutional Clients
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 24. 11:09
The exchange will offer up to $10 million to institutional clients and market makers. No Let-Up in Demand for Bitcoin, Ether Puts After Dovish Fed Minutes
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 24. 11:01
Puts tied to BTC and ETH continued to draw demand as the crypto market remained focused on the FTX contagion. Binance.US to Bid for Crypto Lender Voyager, CZ Confirms
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 24. 09:06
Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao has confirmed that the exchange's U.S. wing will be making a fresh bid for crypto lender Voyager now that the defunct FTX is unable to follow through with acquiring it. Bahamas Securities Regulator Blasts 'Inaccurate' Accusations Made by FTX
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 24. 09:03
The Securities Commission of The Bahamas said FTX "misrepresented" the regulator's move to secure the embattled exchange's assets against hacks in bankruptcy court filings in the U.S. Binance Targets $1B Recovery Fund for Distressed Crypto Assets: Bloomberg
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 24. 08:23
The Binance fund will be open to contributions from other industry players. Singapore Starts Fraud Investigation In to Crypto Exchange Hodlnaut
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 24. 06:32
The police are reportedly looking into allegations of cheating and fraud by the company and its directors. Singapore Starts Fraud Investigation In to Crypto Exchange Hodlnaut: Reports
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 24. 06:32
The police are reportedly looking into allegations of cheating and fraud by the company and its directors. Ethereum Software Firm ConsenSys Reveals it Collects User Data
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 24. 06:01
The firm said when using Infura as an RPC on MetaMask, a user's IP address and wallet address information would also be collected. First Mover Asia: Cryptos Fly Higher as U.S. Turkey Day Holiday Approaches
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 24. 00:18
The CEO of crypto lending and borrowing platform Hexn.io, believes recent crypto debacles will leave the industry stronger by weeding out weaker companies and fostering stronger regulatory efforts. Market Wrap: Who Transferred 10K Bitcoin From Wallet Linked to the Failed BTC-e Exchange?
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 23. 22:34
Bitcoin stayed above $16K after the Fed minutes and Genesis Global Capital confirmed hiring investment bank Moelis. Market Wrap is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter diving into what happened in today's crypto markets. Mansplaining Your Way Through the Crypto Crash at Thanksgiving
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 23. 21:18
No, you don’t have to accept any personal responsibility for suggesting Anchor was just like a savings account. ApeCoin DAO Launches Community-Driven NFT Marketplace
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 23. 20:52
The new platform offers features built especially for the Bored Ape Yacht Club and Otherside communities, its CEO said. Bitcoin Jumps Briefly After Fed Minutes Show Officials Favor Slower Rate Hikes
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 23. 19:48
The majority of Federal Reserve officials thought slower rate hikes would be appropriate soon. It is still unclear how high the terminal rate will be. Genesis Global Capital Confirms Hiring Investment Bank Moelis, Talks With Potential Investors
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 23. 19:47
Genesis also started talks with its largest creditors and borrowers, including Gemini and DCG, to agree on a solution. Crypto’s Future Will Be Based on Self-Custody and Regulation: Kraken's Dave Ripley
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 23. 19:42
The interim chief executive discusses why the future of crypto will be based on proof-of-reserves and thoughtful regulation. FTX Contagion Revives Dreaded 2022 Crypto Knell – the ‘Withdrawal Halt’
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 23. 19:23
The downfall of the FTX exchange has caused a domino effect: a growing list of crypto firms, such as BlockFi and Genesis, halting withdrawals. CoinDesk counts 15 of these announcements just this year. Ethereum R&D Firm Flashbots Shares Details About Its Next-Gen Block Builder
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 23. 19:03
After teasing SUAVE at this year’s Devcon, Flashbots details how the plug-and-play solution will transform the way validators earn MEV. Founder of EOS Developer Block.One Buys 9.3% of Crypto Bank Silvergate
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 23. 18:54
The purchase make Brendan Blumer the largest holder of Silvergate. Bitcoin Clings to $16K Ahead of Fed Minutes
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 23. 18:28
Bitcoin was steady, around $16,300, as traders anticipated the release of the Federal Reserve meeting minutes later Wednesday. 3 Things We Learned at Tornado Cash Dev Alexey Pertsev's Trial
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 23. 18:11
A prosecution of Tornado Cash privacy protocol developer said little about free speech – but may get into the details of how DeFi works Bitcoin Wallet of the Failed BTC-e Exchange Wakes Up
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 23. 16:49
A wallet linked to the failed crypto exchange transferred 10,000 bitcoin even as the alleged operator sat in jail. US Senators Demand Sam Bankman-Fried, FTX Execs Be Held Accountable to 'Fullest Extent of the Law’
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 23. 16:42
U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) signed onto the Wednesday letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland. Senator Warren Demands Sam Bankman-Fried, FTX Execs Be Held Accountable to 'Fullest Extent of the Law’
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 23. 16:42
U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) signed onto the Wednesday letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland. First Mover Americas: FTX’s First Hearing, Genesis Seeks Help
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 23. 13:27
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Nov. 23, 2022. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. Alameda-Backed Crypto Trading Firm 3Commas Says It’s Pretty Sure It Wasn’t Breached
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 23. 13:15
Users who have lost millions suspect 3Commas of leaking sensitive API credentials, but the firm insists that it is not to blame for the stolen funds “to our best current knowledge.” Australia's Markets Watchdog Sues Fintech Company Block Earner
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 23. 12:32
Australia's markets regulator, ASIC, is suing the company for allegedly providing financial services that should be licensed, leaving "consumers without important protections." Anxious Ethereum Stakers Question When They’ll Be Able to Access Funds
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 23. 12:30
Developers are determined to include staked ETH withdrawals in Shanghai, the next Ethereum update, but the timeline is still vague. Valid Points is CoinDesk’s weekly newsletter breaking down Ethereum’s evolution and its impact on crypto markets. Bank of Japan to Run CBDC Experiments With Country's Megabanks: Report
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 23. 12:22
The central bank will decide on issuing a CBDC in 2026. El Salvador Proposes Digital Securities Bill, Paves Way for Bitcoin Bonds
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 23. 11:46
The legislation paves the way for the issuance of El Salvador's "volcano bonds" expected to raise $1 billion for the government. Binance's Crypto Mining Pool Adds Ravencoin Support
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 23. 11:15
Former Ethereum miners have been drawn to alternative coins like Ravencoin after they had to leave the Ethereum network post-merge. Singapore Bank DBS Completes Fixed Income Trade on JPMorgan's Blockchain Network Onyx
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 23. 09:26
Singaporean bank DBS is the latest big bank to harness JPMorgan's blockchain-based fixed income trading network Onyx, becoming the first Asian bank to do so. Ethereum Name Service Selects Karpatkey DAO to Manage Its Endowment Fund
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 23. 08:26
Pre-Halving Rally? Litecoin Surges 43% to 6-Month High
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 23. 07:30
Litecoin third mining reward halving due in eight months will cut LTC's pace of supply expansion by 50%. New York Imposes 2-Year Moratorium on New Proof-of-Work Mining After Gov. Hochul Signs Bill
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 23. 03:44
The new law sets a two-year moratorium on new and renewed air permits for fossil fuel power plants used for energy-intensive proof-of-work (PoW) cryptocurrency mining. New York Imposes 2-Year Moratorium on New Proof of Work Mining After Gov. Hochul Signs Bill Into Law
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 23. 03:44
The new law sets a two-year moratorium on new and renewed air permits for fossil fuel power plants used for energy-intensive proof-of-work (PoW) cryptocurrency mining. First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Holds Firm Over $16K After Tracking Stocks Upward
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 23. 02:03
James Rubin writes that Changpeng Zhao and Elon Musk, among others, have spoken freely when discussing the fallout from cryptos' rapidly expanding crises and the individuals behind them. But they haven't always been consistent or fair. 'Personal Fiefdom': Some Takeaways From FTX's First Bankruptcy Hearing
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 23. 00:30
Happy Thanksgiving to my fellow Yankees! For the rest of you, I’m counting on you to keep an eye on Twitter in case someone else files for bankruptcy. But today, we’re looking at FTX’s first bankruptcy hearing. Binance US Steps Into National Politics With New Campaign PAC
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 23. 00:20
As campaign mega-donor Sam Bankman-Fried and his FTX compatriots vanish from U.S. policy circles, their absence left a void in the crypto industry’s political involvement. Part of that may be filled by the U.S. arm of rival Binance. Crypto Mining and Staking Firm Foundry Buys Some of Troubled Bitcoin Miner Compute North's Assets
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 22. 23:29
Foundry will buy two mining facilities and has an option to acquire another site that is under development. Market Wrap: FTX Was Sam Bankman-Fried’s 'Personal Fiefdom,' Lawyers Said
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 22. 22:42
The CoinDesk Market Index, bitcoin and ether were all in the green. Market Wrap is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter diving into what happened in today's crypto markets. Bankman-Fried Apologizes to FTX Employees, Details Amount of Leverage in Internal Letter
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 22. 21:43
Former FTX CEO Bankman-Fried did not address concerns about customer funds being misappropriated or other recent revelations about the company. Let's Stop Regulating Crypto Exchanges Like Western Union
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 22. 21:31
It's time for U.S. crypto exchanges to face the same rules as non-crypto marketplaces and brokers, says our columnist. Mango Exploiter's Funds Get Liquidated After Roiling Aave Using $20M of Borrowed Curve Tokens
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 22. 21:13
A trader identified as Avraham Eisenberg, who became infamous for his “very profitable trading strategy” of exploiting $114 million from Mango Markets, borrowed tens of millions of Curve DAO tokens and sent them to an exchange – but his position appears to have gotten liquidated. On-Chain Data Shows Close Ties Between FTX and Alameda Were There From the Start: Nansen
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 22. 21:07
Niklas Polk, a research analyst at analytics firm Nansen, discusses the firm’s latest report and what on-chain data reveals about the wallets used between FTX and Alameda. Genesis Global Capital Has Hired Investment Bank Moelis to Explore Options Including Bankruptcy: New York Times
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 22. 20:03
Separately, the CEO of Genesis' parent company disclosed that it had a roughly $575 million liability to Genesis. Steps to Crypto Recovery: Where ‘We’ Go From Here
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 22. 19:49
The FTX is a wake-up call for everyone in the industry. And, no, regulation isn't going to save us next time, any more than it would have this time. Binance's CEO Sows Doubt in Crypto Rival Coinbase and Digital Asset Manager Grayscale – Then Backtracks
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 22. 19:34
Changpeng Zhao quickly deleted a tweet that called the companies' disclosures into question. Bitcoin Regains $16K, But Analysts Are Still Bearish
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 22. 19:24
Bitcoin rebounds after hitting a fresh two-year low in the past 24 hours. But analysts said bitcoin could hit $13,000 amid contagion. FTX Bankruptcy Judge Says Creditor Information Can Be Redacted – at Least For Now
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 22. 18:30
FTX creditors concerned about their names and other personal information being disclosed as part of the crypto exchange’s bankruptcy proceedings can breathe a sigh of relief – at least temporarily. US Senators Ask Fidelity to Reconsider Bitcoin 401(k) Offerings Following FTX Collapse
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 22. 18:11
"The ill-advised, deceptive, and potentially illegal actions of a few have a direct impact on the valuation of Bitcoin and other digital assets," the letter read. Lawyers Detail the ‘Abrupt and Difficult’ Collapse of FTX in First Bankruptcy Hearing
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 22. 17:14
“You have witnessed probably one of the most abrupt and difficult collapses in the history of corporate America,” an attorney for FTX said during the company’s first bankruptcy hearing on Tuesday. Bahamas FTX Liquidators Agree to Transfer Bankruptcy Case to Delaware
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 22. 17:06
Court-appointed liquidators for collapsed FTX in the Bahamas had filed a separate suit in a New York court, while the exchange had filed for bankruptcy in Delaware. Saudi Arabia’s NFT Collection Soars After Unexpected Soccer Win Against Argentina
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 22. 17:00
Argentina's fan token, on the other hand, slid 21% following the team's loss on Monday. Foresight Ventures Launches $10M Web3 Startup Fund, in Spite of Market Turmoil
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 22. 17:00
The Singapore-based crypto fund, along with crowdfunding platform Gitcoin, plans to back the development of blockchain projects across global markets. Crypto Custodian Aegis Trust Offers $25M Insurance Policy for NFTs
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 22. 17:00
The policy, provided by insurance marketplace Lloyd’s of London, will support institutional investors’ NFTs up to $25 million. CFTC Bypassed Legal Requirement in Trying to Serve Ooki DAO, Crypto Supporters Claim
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 22. 16:29
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is trying to “create [a] novel precedent” for itself in trying to serve a lawsuit to the entirety of a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO), rather than the DAO’s members, one of three filings pushing back against the agency’s lawsuit said. Mattel Launches NFT Marketplace With Hot Wheels Collection
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 22. 16:06
The global toy company will release the latest Hot Wheels NFT Garage collection on its Mattel Creations marketplace to start. Who Is Alameda's Former co-CEO Sam Trabucco?
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 22. 15:06
The former co-CEO of Alameda Research took steps to distance himself from the firm by saying in August he had not acted as chief executive for months prior to announcing his departure Who Is Gary Wang, the Mysterious Co-Founder of FTX and Alameda?
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 22. 15:03
Not much is known about Bankman-Fried’s close confidant – the co-founder of both FTX and Alameda Research. Who Is Alameda Research's Caroline Ellison?
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 22. 15:01
The former CEO of Alameda reportedly told staff as the fallout was happening that the trading firm may have misused FTX client funds. Did she have the power to say no? Who Is William MacAskill, the Oxford Philosopher Who Shaped Sam Bankman-Fried’s Worldview?
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 22. 14:58
A prominent voice in the “effective altruism” movement, MacAskill has served as Sam Bankman-Fried’s mentor. Who's Who in the FTX Inner Circle
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 22. 14:53
FTX collapsed. These players held the keys. Binance CEO Seeking Funds From Middle East Investors for Crypto Recovery Fund: Bloomberg
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 22. 14:44
Binance plans to start a recovery fund to help projects with strong fundamentals, but suffering from a liquidity crisis. Cathie Wood's Ark Invest Buys $1.5M in Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Shares
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 22. 14:40
Cathie Wood's investment firm ARK Invest bought another 176,945 GBTC shares ($1.46 million) on Monday as the crypto market slumped to a two-year low. Cathie Wood's Ark Invests Buys $1.5M in Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Shares
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 22. 14:40
Cathie Wood's investment firm ARK Invest bought another 176,945 GBTC shares ($1.46 million) on Monday as the crypto market slumped to a two-year low. Cathie Wood's ARK Buys $1.5M of Shares in Grayscale's Bitcoin Trust at Record Discount
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 22. 14:40
Cathie Wood's investment firm ARK Invest bought another 176,945 GBTC shares ($1.46 million) on Monday as the crypto market slumped to a two-year low. Crypto Didn’t Fail FTX; People Did
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 22. 14:24
Decentralization was, and still is, the answer, says the co-founder of NEAR Protocol. NFT Marketplace Magic Eden Expands Support for Polygon-Based NFTs
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 22. 14:00
The leading Solana NFT platform will welcome a new community of Web3 gaming developers and publishers on the Polygon network. Tornado Cash Developer Alexey Pertsev to Remain in Jail Until at Least Late Februrary
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 22. 13:21
Pertsev has been in Dutch prison since August, accused of facilitating money laundering for his work on the U.S. Treasury-sanctioned app. Bitcoin Mining Giant Core Scientific Ended October with $32M in Cash
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 22. 13:17
Core Scientific said it might run out of cash before the end of the year and lawsuits are piling up. First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Drops as FTX Fallout Spreads
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 22. 13:16
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Nov. 22, 2022. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. UK Lawmakers Vote to Widen Authorities’ Powers in Seizing Crypto-Related Property
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 22. 13:09
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill, which is being debated in Parliament, already includes measures to give authorities the power to seize and freeze crypto tied to crime. Curve's CRV Token Turns Volatile as Exchange's Balance Hits Record High
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 22. 12:54
The CRV token hit a two-year low of $0.40 early today before quickly bouncing to $0.5. Curve's CRV Token Turns Volatile As Exchange Balance Hits Record High
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 22. 12:54
The CRV token hit a two-year low of $0.40 early today before quickly bouncing to $0.5. Crypto Financial Services Firm Eqonex Files for Voluntary Debt Restructuring in Singapore
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 22. 10:05
The company has been in talks with existing lender Bifinity and other potential investors to raise capital, but has not been successful. Bitcoin to Outperform Ether in Coming Months, Chart Analyst Says
CoinDesk
2022. Nov. 22. 08:36
The bitcoin-ether ratio has topped its 50-day moving average, confirming a bullish breakout. 
