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5 days ago
Cryptocurrency

Watch: Binance founder CZ is the latest crypto character to go to jail

Crypto industry leader CZ faces jail time and a significant penalty, impacting the web3 landscape positively or negatively. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Cryptocurrency

Binance founder faces possible three-year jail term over wild west' business model

Cryptocurrency exchange founder faces sentencing for money laundering charges in the US. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 week ago
Cryptocurrency

Binance CEO 'CZ' sentenced to four months in prison | TechCrunch

Changpeng Zhao, founder of Binance, sentenced to 4 months in prison for various violations including anti-money laundering and sanctions breaches. [ more ]
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Bitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin News, Articles and Expert Insights
6 days ago
Cryptocurrency

Texas A&M Professor to Launch Bitcoin Research Institute

Bitcoin Research Institute to focus on Bitcoin and AI integration for future technological progress. [ more ]
Coindesk
1 week ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Sinks Below $58K, Crypto Market Drops 9% in Run-Up to Fed Decision

Bitcoin falls below $58,000, recording worst month since November 2022 amidst broader crypto market decline. [ more ]
Bitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin News, Articles and Expert Insights
1 week ago
Cryptocurrency

Spot Bitcoin ETFs Commence Trading in Hong Kong

Hong Kong launched Spot Bitcoin ETFs, with lower-than-expected fees, positioning it as a leading Bitcoin investment hub. [ more ]
Bitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin News, Articles and Expert Insights
1 day ago
Cryptocurrency

Snore of Value: Bitcoin's Sleepwalk Towards Stasis

Evolution is a reactive process and can lead to extinction if rapid changes occur. [ more ]
Bitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin News, Articles and Expert Insights
1 week ago
Cryptocurrency

Samourai Wallet: Breaking Down Dangerous Precedents

The indictment of Samourai Wallet founders could have far-reaching implications beyond Bitcoin privacy services. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 day ago
Cryptocurrency

The future of Bitcoin: $63 million enters into immediate trading funds

Bitcoin breaches $63,000 mark with increased trading volume; Grayscale records significant inflows; emergence of Bitcoin ETFs driving demand and liquidity. [ more ]
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Coindesk
6 days ago
Cryptocurrency

An ETH ETF Wouldn't Deliver Full-Returns to Investors

ETFs normalize crypto for traditional finance.
Staking rewards impact ETH ETF profitability. [ more ]
Bitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin News, Articles and Expert Insights
6 days ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Price Could Fall to $50,000: Standard Chartered

Bitcoin price could drop to $50,000, according to Standard Chartered.
Standard Chartered holds a bullish long-term outlook, predicting Bitcoin at $150,000 by 2024 and $250,000 by 2025. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
6 hours ago
Cryptocurrency

FTX Customers Poised to Recover All Funds Lost in Collapse

FTX customers to recover 100% of lost funds with interest despite collapse. Recovery based on pre-collapse asset value. [ more ]
Ars Technica
1 day ago
Cryptocurrency

SEC crypto crackdown continues with Robinhood as lawsuit looms

SEC may potentially sue Robinhood Markets over alleged securities violations in its crypto unit. [ more ]
Coindesk
4 days ago
Cryptocurrency

Exploiter Steals $68M Worth of Crypto Through Address Poisoning

A user lost $68 million worth of wrapped bitcoin due to address poisoning. [ more ]
Coindesk
21 hours ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Could Benefit From U.S. Fiscal Dominance and a Trump Win, Standard Chartered Says

Investors turn to crypto amid U.S. fiscal dominance risk. [ more ]
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ReadWrite
4 days ago
Cryptocurrency

Coinbase profits soar over $1 billion from a year amid Bitcoin ETF boom

Coinbase reported a $1.2 billion profit following a surge in cryptocurrency trading volumes due to the launch of Bitcoin ETFs. [ more ]
Bitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin News, Articles and Expert Insights
1 week ago
Cryptocurrency

Coinbase Integrates Bitcoin Lightning Network for US Exchange Users

Coinbase integrates Lightning Network for faster and cheaper BTC transactions in the US. [ more ]
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Bitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin News, Articles and Expert Insights
16 hours ago
Cryptocurrency

Investment Firm Discloses Over $1.8 Billion in Bitcoin ETF Holdings in SEC Filing

SIG disclosed holding over $1.8 billion in various Bitcoin ETFs, showcasing institutional adoption and investment in Bitcoin. [ more ]
Bitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin News, Articles and Expert Insights
6 days ago
Cryptocurrency

BlackRock: Sovereign Wealth, Pensions Evaluating Bitcoin ETF Allocations

Growing interest in Bitcoin ETFs from institutional players, despite short-term volatility. [ more ]
ReadWrite
6 days ago
Cryptocurrency

US Bitcoin ETFs see record outflows after Fed announcement

Record outflow of over half a billion dollars from US Bitcoin ETFs following Fed interest rate decision impacting Bitcoin price. [ more ]
Bitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin News, Articles and Expert Insights
6 days ago
Cryptocurrency

Second Largest European Bank is Buying Bitcoin ETF: 13F SEC Fillings

BNP Paribas purchased exposure to Bitcoin via a spot ETF, indicating growing acceptance among traditional finance players. [ more ]
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ReadWrite
1 day ago
Cryptocurrency

'99Bitcoins' Launches Anticipated Crypto Presale, Raising Over $1 Million

99Bitcoins launched 99BTC token presale, raising over $1 million in 4 weeks, poised to be a contender in crypto with a Learn-to-Earn platform. [ more ]
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Bitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin News, Articles and Expert Insights
6 days ago
Cryptocurrency

DEMAND Pool's CEO Says The Time To Decentralize Bitcoin Mining Is Now

Alejandro De La Torre founded DEMAND to decentralize Bitcoin mining, with concerns over centralization in the industry. [ more ]
Bitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin News, Articles and Expert Insights
1 week ago
Cryptocurrency

Nasdaq-Listed Coal Miner Adds 425 BTC To Balance Sheet

Alliance Resource Partners mines Bitcoin and holds 425 BTC on its balance sheet, generating a net profit of $7.3 million in Q1. [ more ]
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Coindesk
5 days ago
Cryptocurrency

MicroStrategy Unveils Plan for Bitcoin-Based Decentralized Identity Using Ordinals

MicroStrategy Orange aims to provide decentralized identities using the Bitcoin blockchain for trustless and tamper-proof solutions. [ more ]
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Coindesk
1 day ago
Cryptocurrency

Two Big Bitcoin Catalysts Could Drive MicroStrategy Stock Gains, TD Cowen Says

Bitcoin's price and MicroStrategy's shares could surge due to positive catalysts. [ more ]
Coindesk
1 week ago
Cryptocurrency

MicroStrategy Now Holds $13.6B Worth of Bitcoin, 1% of Total Circulating Supply: Canaccord

MicroStrategy cut its price target to $1,590 from $1,810 after acquiring more bitcoin and reporting a net loss due to digital asset impairment charges. [ more ]
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Coindesk
1 day ago
Cryptocurrency

AI Tokens Lead Crypto-Market Recovery as Nvidia Hits One-Month High

AI tokens like RNDR, AGIX, FET are outperforming Bitcoin and leading the crypto market recovery. [ more ]
Coindesk
6 days ago
Cryptocurrency

Blockchain Sleuth Elliptic Explores AI and Anti-Money Laundering Using 200M Bitcoin Transactions

The Elliptic2 dataset is significantly larger than the previous dataset for detecting money laundering with bitcoin. [ more ]
Slate Magazine
6 days ago
Cryptocurrency

The Crypto Bros Are Back-and They Have a Dangerous Political Goal

The cryptocurrency sector, despite recent setbacks, is regaining strength and forming political alliances to potentially become a significant force in the 2024 elections. [ more ]
ReadWrite
1 day ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin beaches one billion transactions milestone

Bitcoin surpasses one billion transactions milestone. [ more ]
Coindesk
5 days ago
Cryptocurrency

Jack Dorsey's Block Adding More Bitcoin to Balance Sheet, Presents Road Map for Others

Block (SQ) initiated DCA program to increase bitcoin holdings by using 10% of monthly bitcoin-related gross profit until the end of 2024. [ more ]
Coindesk
5 days ago
Cryptocurrency

U.S. Senate's Warren Warns National Security Chiefs About Iranian Crypto Mining

US Senators Elizabeth Warren and Angus King express concerns about Iran's use of crypto mining to evade sanctions and fund its economy. [ more ]
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Coindesk
1 day ago
Cryptocurrency

Galaxis Raises $10M, Doubling Down on Belief That NFTs Will Provide Real Value Everywhere

Galaxis raised $10 million ahead of its token launch. [ more ]
Bitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin News, Articles and Expert Insights
20 hours ago
Cryptocurrency

Going Bankless: Bitcoin Offers The Ultimate Financial Freedom

Bitcoin allows users to be their own bank by avoiding risks associated with traditional banks like rehypothecation and fractional reserve banking. [ more ]
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www.coindesk.com
18 hours ago
Cryptocurrency

What Visa's Organic' Stablecoin Report Misses

Stablecoin transactions in crypto are largely driven by bots, with less than 10% involving real people. [ more ]
Coindesk
1 hour ago
Cryptocurrency

Key Bitcoin Indicator Points to Period of Calm in Crypto Market

BTC's VRP collapsing post-halving indicates potential market stability ahead. [ more ]
TNW | Data-Security
6 days ago
Cryptocurrency

New AI technique detects money laundering via cryptocurrencies

Blockchain analytics and AI are being utilized to detect and prevent money laundering in cryptocurrencies. [ more ]
Bitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin News, Articles and Expert Insights
1 week ago
Cryptocurrency

DOJ Arrests Early Bitcoin Investor Roger Ver, 'Bitcoin Jesus,' on Charges of Tax Fraud

Roger Ver, a prominent Bitcoin investor, faces indictment by the DOJ for mail fraud, tax evasion, and false tax returns, potentially leading to extradition and trial. [ more ]
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ReadWrite
1 week ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin price falls to $57,000 as investors brace for Fed decision

Bitcoin price falls to $57,300, lowest since Feb, as demand decreases among long-term holders and whales, ahead of Fed announcement on interest rates. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
6 days ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin price predictions: Will the current decline continue?

Bitcoin price hit a low at $57,405, facing decline due to fading Fed interest rate cut expectations and historical May trends. [ more ]
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Bitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin News, Articles and Expert Insights
4 days ago
Cryptocurrency

Fidelity: Pension Funds Exploring Bitcoin Investments on ETF Approval

Pension funds are beginning to explore investing in Bitcoin, driven by the approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds. [ more ]
Coindesk
5 days ago
Cryptocurrency

Kraken's Indices Provider Anticipates $1B AUM in Hong Kong ETFs by 2024 End: Bloomberg

CF Benchmarks provides reference data for crypto ETFs, with significant AUM.
CF Benchmarks CEO predicts Hong Kong ETFs to reach $1 billion AUM by 2024. [ more ]
Bitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin News, Articles and Expert Insights
5 days ago
Cryptocurrency

Michael Saylor Delivers Bitcoin Masterclass To Fortune 1000 Companies

Bitcoin is the ideal asset for corporate balance sheets to surpass the cost of capital and combat inflation. [ more ]
Bitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin News, Articles and Expert Insights
1 week ago
Cryptocurrency

First Spot Bitcoin ETF to Launch in Australia in 2024: Bloomberg

ASX to approve Australia's first spot Bitcoin ETFs by 2024, following US and Hong Kong's approvals. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 day ago
Cryptocurrency

Global crypto firms turn to Hong Kong for refuge - and opportunity | TechCrunch

Hong Kong's favorable crypto regulations attract global attendees to its web3 festival. [ more ]
Coindesk
2 days ago
Cryptocurrency

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Nears $65,000 Amid Strong Crypto Rebound

Bitcoin price reaches $65,400, up 15% from the previous week's low. Altcoins like SOL, AVAX, and NEAR also show 4%-5% gains. [ more ]
Bitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin News, Articles and Expert Insights
6 days ago
Cryptocurrency

MicroStrategy Announces Decentralized ID Platform On Bitcoin Called MicroStrategy Orange

MicroStrategy introduced MicroStrategy Orange, a decentralized ID platform on the Bitcoin network, enabling organizations to build and manage identity applications. [ more ]
BKReader
5 days ago
Cryptocurrency

Crypto exchange services are the main competitors of crypto exchanges

The choice of cryptocurrency exchange service depends on factors like rate, verification, and payment systems. [ more ]
Coindesk
6 days ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin 'Call Writing' Back in Vogue as Cash And Carry Strategy Loses Shine

Traders are again selling out-of-the-money bitcoin call options to generate yield, favoring this strategy over cash and carry arbitrage. [ more ]
Coindesk
11 hours ago
Cryptocurrency

Crypto Trading Firm Wintermute to Provide Liquidity for Hong Kong Bitcoin and Ether ETFs

Wintermute partners with Asian market for liquidity provision to Hong Kong-listed spot bitcoin and ether ETFs. [ more ]
Coindesk
1 day ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Rebound Has Crypto Options Traders Anticipating $100K

Renewed interest in Bitcoin options calls from $70,000 to $100,000 with increasing demand after recent price surge. [ more ]
Coindesk
5 days ago
Cryptocurrency

Protocol Village: Polyhedra Says Open-Source ZK Proof System 'Expander' 2x Faster Than Alternatives

Expander ZK proof system launched by Polyhedra Network is faster, more secure, and efficient in generating proofs. [ more ]
Coindesk
4 days ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Hits $62K as Cryptos Bounce; Correction Likely Over But Expect a 'Slow Grind Higher,' Arthur Hayes Says

Bitcoin surged nearly 5% after dovish Fed meeting and softer U.S. jobs data, indicating a positive outlook for cryptocurrencies. [ more ]
New York Post
1 day ago
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Robinhood warns feds could penalize firm over crypto tokens traded on platform

Robinhood received an enforcement notice from the SEC regarding crypto tokens, engaging in a debate over whether these assets are securities. [ more ]
Coindesk
1 day ago
Cryptocurrency

Revolut's Crypto Exchange Goes Live for Experienced Traders

Revolut launched Revolut X, a crypto exchange, to compete with leading exchanges by offering lower fees. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
6 days ago
Cryptocurrency

Percentage of Bitcoin supply backing ETF surges by 30% in the last 3 months post image

Bitcoin ETFs' Bitcoin supply backing has increased by 30% in the last three months. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 day ago
Cryptocurrency

Will Bitcoin bounce back?

There is a renewed focus on the long-term sustainability of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies amidst the recent bull run and halving event. [ more ]
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Bitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin News, Articles and Expert Insights
1 day ago
Cryptocurrency

Dylan LeClair Joins "MicroStrategy of Asia" as Director of Bitcoin Strategy

Metaplanet pivoting to embrace Bitcoin as a core corporate treasury asset. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
6 days ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin below 57,000 with lackluster performance of spot ETFs amid weak market sentiment

Bitcoin hits two-month low at $56,500, leading to cryptocurrency market losses and liquidations of $500 million in long positions. [ more ]
Coindesk
6 days ago
Cryptocurrency

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Sinks Below $58K in Run-Up to Fed Decision

Bitcoin fell below $58,000, impacting the wider crypto market amidst economic uncertainty. [ more ]
Coindesk
1 week ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Slips Under $62K as Hong Kong ETFs Disappoint

Weak demand for Hong Kong ETFs impacts BTC and ETH prices. [ more ]
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ReadWrite
2 days ago
Cryptocurrency

Crypto trader loses $69 million to 'address poisoning' scam

Address poisoning scam led to a cryptocurrency trader losing tens of millions of dollars. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago
Cryptocurrency

BluestoneMining: Keeping crypto safe and growing revenues during the plunging Yen and falling Dollar

Japanese yen is reaching new lows against the dollar due to diverging monetary policies, potentially leading to damaging tariffs. [ more ]
TechCrunch
5 days ago
Cryptocurrency

Alliance DAO is attracting more Asia founders amid US crypto crackdown | TechCrunch

Alliance DAO graduates reflect crypto trends. [ more ]
Coindesk
18 hours ago
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Crypto Mixers Targeted in U.S. House Democrats' Effort to 'Clamp Down' on Money Laundering

Legislation targeting crypto mixing services in discussions over illicit finance. [ more ]
Fast Company
1 week ago
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TON crypto coin aims for 'super app' status

Investors are optimistic about the TON coin due to its integration with Telegram and the potential access to a large user base. [ more ]
Coindesk
1 week ago
Cryptocurrency

Crypto Was One of the Biggest Money Laundering Risks in 2022-2023: UK Govt. Report

Crypto firms are high-risk for money laundering, with increased scrutiny and supervision by the U.K. government. [ more ]
Coindesk
1 week ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Wavers Around $63K, Awaiting Hong Kong Spot Crypto ETF Debut

Cryptocurrencies showed a decline in prices over the weekend despite the upcoming launch of Hong Kong-listed spot bitcoin and ether ETFs. [ more ]
Coindesk
1 day ago
Cryptocurrency

Ethereum Developers Target Ease of Crypto Wallets With 'EIP-3074'

Making crypto wallets easier to use, like with EIP-3074, is becoming a key focus for blockchain teams aiming for mainstream adoption. [ more ]
Coindesk
1 week ago
Cryptocurrency

Australian Securities Exchange Could Approve Spot-Bitcoin ETFs Before 2024-End: Bloomberg

Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) expected to approve first spot bitcoin ETFs by end of 2024. [ more ]
www.coindesk.com
5 days ago
Cryptocurrency

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Hovers Around $59K to End Week

Bitcoin price approach $60,000 then dip, JPMorgan cautious on retail investors' impact, Coinbase sees impressive Q1 performance, and Friend.Tech token drops sharply. [ more ]
Coindesk
5 days ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin's Price Recovery Faces Nonfarm Payrolls Test

Bitcoin price stability post-Fed meeting hinges on U.S. nonfarm payrolls data. [ more ]
Cardplayer
6 days ago
Cryptocurrency

Improving the Poker Experience: TEX Tokens and the Lighting Network

Integration of Bitcoin Lightning network into online gambling, such as Texas , enhancing gaming experience and transaction efficiency. [ more ]
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Coindesk
15 hours ago
Cryptocurrency

BlackRock, Ondo, Superstate: The Biggest Movers in the RWA Sector in Q1

RWAs are traditional financial assets tokenized for DeFi, enabling broader liquidity and innovative products. [ more ]
Coindesk
19 hours ago
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Ethena's ENA Jumps 8% as Bybit Endorses USDe Token as Collateral for Derivatives Trading

Bybit integrates USDe as collateral, listing spot BTC and ETH pairs against the token. [ more ]
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6 days ago
Cryptocurrency

How 'more mature' collectors are powering the NFT market's comeback

Bitcoin and cryptocurrency market has rebounded despite previous dips and negative sentiments. [ more ]
Coindesk
1 week ago
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Ahead of EU Elections, Crypto Industry Pushes Blockchain Merits as Policy Focus Shifts to AI

The EU's upcoming election may bring new legislators focusing on crypto issues. [ more ]
ReadWrite
1 week ago
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Approved spot Bitcoin ETFs could be coming to Australia's largest stock exchange

ASX might list spot Bitcoin ETFs by end of 2024. [ more ]
Coindesk
1 day ago
Cryptocurrency

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Settles Into $63K-$64K Range

Bitcoin price fluctuates around $64,000, showing resilience after recent crash. [ more ]
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Coindesk
4 days ago
Cryptocurrency

Polkadot and Cosmos Gain in a Rocky Week for Crypto: CoinDesk Indices Market Update

The CoinDesk 20 includes assets gaining like Polkadot and Cosmos and falling like NEAR, DOGE, and BCH. CD20's monthly decline contrasts with its high one-year return. [ more ]
Bitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin News, Articles and Expert Insights
1 week ago
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$1 Million Bitcoin Alpha Competition for Bitcoin 2024

Bitcoin Alpha Competition seeks top Bitcoin fund manager. [ more ]
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Coindesk
1 week ago
Cryptocurrency

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin, Ether Sink Amid U.S. Stagflation Fears

Bitcoin and ether prices dip amidst U.S. stagflation fears. Potential for first spot Bitcoin ETF approval in Australia. Slowdown in Bitcoin ETF inflows is a short-term development. [ more ]
Coindesk
5 days ago
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Crypto Exchange Coinbase Had a Blowout First Quarter: Analysts

Coinbase had a blowout first quarter with net income of $1.2 billion driven by market conditions and diversification. [ more ]
Coindesk
4 days ago
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Grayscale's Bitcoin ETF Sees First Inflow After Billions Lost Since January

Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) saw net inflows after months of outflows. [ more ]
Coindesk
5 days ago
Cryptocurrency

TradFi Veterans Pitch Tokenized Asset Marketplace With Eyes on U.S. Regulatory Approval

Ironlight aims to create an SEC-supervised marketplace for tokenized real-world assets [ more ]
Coindesk
1 week ago
Cryptocurrency

As Wasabi Wallet and Phoenix Leave the U.S., What's Next for Non-Custodial Crypto?

Uncertainty in U.S. regulations prompts crypto companies like Acinq and zkSNACKs to restrict access to wallets for U.S. users. [ more ]
Coindesk
1 week ago
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Coal Miner Alliance Resource Dabbles In Crypto Mining, Mines 425 BTC

Alliance Resources mined 425 BTC using excess power, valuing it at $30 million [ more ]
Coindesk
1 week ago
Cryptocurrency

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Falls to $62K as Hong Kong ETFs Fail to Meet Expectations

Bitcoin fell below $62,000 during the European morning, with the broader digital asset market dropping around 2.7%. [ more ]
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