KuCoin Ventures to Provide $20K Grant to TON Ecosystem
KuCoin Ventures' funding will be allocated to five "mini-apps" on TON focusing on payments and gaming.
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Terraform Labs, Do Kwon Fail to Have Singapore Class-Action Suit Rejected: Report
The suit was filed in September 2022 by Julian Moreno Beltran and Douglas Gan on behalf of 375 others, who claim they lost a combined $57 million.
Bitcoin Rises to $38.8K for the First Time Since May 2022
Overall crypto market capitalization is at its highest level since May 2022 with nearly $400 billion added since the start of October.
Cathie Wood's ARK Invest Offloads a Further $4.7M Worth of Coinbase Shares
COIN reached its highest level since April 2022, rising to $130.31 on Wednesday.
Bitcoin Eyes $40K as $1B in BTC Withdrawals Suggests Bullish Mood
Data shows over $1 billion worth of BTC has been withdrawn from exchanges recently.
Republicans' Leadership Squabbles Delayed U.S. Crypto Bills Until 2024, Key Lawmakers Say
Republican Rep. French Hill and Democrat Rep. Jim Himes see potential future floor votes for crypto bills being key to convincing the Democrat-controlled Senate to play ball.
Bitcoin Going From Boiling the Oceans to Draining Them, According to Critic
The findings have an echo of De Vries' previous criticisms of Bitcoin, which have hitherto centered on the electricity usage of bitcoin mining.
Paying for Use Slows Down Crypto's Search for a Use Case
CoinDesk's Danny Nelson reported that Polygon paid DraftKings to be on the network, a furtive deal that only misrepresents consumer choice.
Brazil to Impose 15% Tax on Crypto Earnings Held on Offshore Exchanges: Report
The bill is awaiting presidential approval.
UK Won’t Excuse Ignorance in the Hunt for Unpaid Crypto Taxes, Experts Say
The government could use a number of different ways to track down crypto tax evaders, CoinDesk was told.
Crypto for Advisors: Investing in Web3
Alex Tapscott, author of the recently published book Web3: Charting the Internet’s Next Economic and Cultural Frontier, takes us through Web3 investment opportunities in today’s Advisors.
A Suspicious 'Munger' Coin Soars Then Crashes After Billionaire Charlie Munger's Death
A memecoin that was minted 15 minutes after Charlie Munger's death soared by more than 31,000% before losing 98% of its value over the subsequent 24-hours.
There Are Tentative Signs of Revival in DeFi and NFT Markets, JPMorgan Says
Expectation of U.S. approval of a spot bitcoin ETF has led to an increase in DeFi and NFT activity in recent months, the report said.
Protocol Village: Arbitrum Lands RARI's New NFT-Focused Layer-3 Chain
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Nov. 30-Dec. 6, with live updates throughout.
MicroStrategy Bought $600M of BTC in November, Increased Holdings by 10%
MicroStrategy is also looking to raise up to $750 million in a sale of class A common stock.
Decentralized Infrastructure Provider Grove Raises $7.9M
Decentralized infrastructure is the use of blockchain technology and token incentives to build physical networks so other projects don't need to incur the costs of buying and running their own equipment.
Institutional Crypto Trading Platform Talos Taps Into Uniswap's Liquidity
It's the first time Talos will be routing trades through a decentralized exchange.
Bitcoin Miner AntPool to Refund Record $3M BTC Transaction Fee
AntPool said it would verify the identity of the sender if they sign an on-chain message via another bitcoin transaction using the same message – which will prove ownership.
First Mover Americas: Demand for Bitcoin Futures ETF BITO Ramps Up
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Nov. 30, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
The Benefits of Building Apps On-Chain
Blockchain networks are information networks, which can be leveraged to build new types of tools and experiences, Variant's Alana Levin writes.
Central Banks Aren't Sufficiently Ready for CBDC Risks: BIS Report
The introduction of central bank digital currencies could have major implications on the stability, the report said.
Miami Crew Leader Sentenced to 63 Months in Prison for Crypto Fraud
In April, Esteban Cabrera Da Corte pleaded guilty to participating in a crypto scheme that defrauded U.S. banks of $4 million.
Polygon's Secret Deal: Sending DraftKings Millions to Run Failed Validator
Polygon quietly gave DraftKings' validator preferential treatment while telling the public it was an "equal" member of the validator community.
World's Largest Bitcoin Futures ETF Breaks 2021 Record Highs for Assets Under Management
ProShares' BITO now has $1.47 billion in holdings, as a flurry of bitcoin ETF applications in the U.S. seemingly spurs institutional interest in the asset.
'Mysterious' Address That Added 10K Bitcoin Is Just a New BitMEX Wallet
BitMEX is internally transferring its bitcoin holdings to a newer wallet type, according to on-chain firm CryptoQuant.
Hong Kong Securities Trade Group Proposes Initial Coin Offering Portal
Hong Kong was once a hub for ICOs until regulators cracked down. Times have changed.
NFT Prices Are Still Lagging Behind Ether's Gains
Ether is up 70% year-to-date, but NFT indexes are still down 16% in dollar terms and 50% when denominated in ether.
ARK Invest Sells Another $5M of Coinbase Shares; Buys Robinhood, SoFi
The sale of 38,668 COIN shares from the Ark Fintech Innovation ETF follows a similar offload on Monday.
Digital Asset Investment Platform Fasset Wins Operational Licence in Dubai
Fasset, a digital asset investment platform, has won the licence to operate in Dubai as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP), allowing it to serve institutional investors, qualified investors and retail investors.
The Algorand Foundation Expands Its Footprint in India
Blockchain protocol Algorand (ALGO) has expanded its footprint in India by securing new partnerships with NASSCOM, India's trade body and chamber of commerce for the tech industry, T-Hub, a prominent innovation hub, and the Mann Deshi Foundation…