OpenTrade Unveils Tokenized U.S. Treasuries Offering as Tokenization Race Gains Steam
The tokenized Treasuries market has grown sixfold this year to $668 million, according to rwa.xyz data.
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Circle Rolls Out Open-Source Protocol to Help Build Tokenized Credit Markets
Perimeter Protocol, an open-source smart contract codebase dedicated to credit facilitation, is the first development of Circle Research.
Gemini to Cease Offering Crypto Services in Netherlands in November
Gemini said it is taking the step "due to requirements imposed by the De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB),"
JPEX Crypto Exchange Probe Sees 4 More Arrests: SCMP
Hong Kong and Macau authorities say they've detained people closely linked to the scandal linked to the crypto exchange, bringing total arrests to 18.
We Asked New Yorkers if They’d Heard of Sam Bankman-Fried
To some, Sam Bankman-Fried’s impending trial is one of the biggest stories in recent news, but to many New Yorkers, the name does not strike a chord.
EmSam, Jury Questions and Another Denial for Bankman-Fried
In a rare display of candor – or as part of a calculated exercise in reputation management – Sam Bankman-Fried delved deep into his mental health struggles in a trove of unposted tweets obtained by CoinDesk’s Christine Lee and published for the…
Sam Bankman-Fried Almost Tweeted About His Depression, Drafts Show
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has a right to shape the narrative around him, his lawyers argued during a court hearing last month. Unposted tweets obtained by CoinDesk suggest he may have been trying to craft a new image for himself since as soon…
Bitcoin Traders Eye $28K; Solana, Cardano and Tellor Lead Altcoin Bump
Traders at Japanese exchange Bitbank said in a daily note that they expect bitcoin prices to move towards the $28,000 level, citing ETF optimism.
Fireblocks Acquires Tokenization Firm BlockFold for $10M
The acquisition will expand Fireblocks' capabilities in tokenization including token customization, orchestration, distribution and advisory.
Coinbase Attempts to Plug Void in Crypto Perpetuals Left by FTX
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase this week announced that it had received regulatory approval to list perpetual futures on its international exchange.
Fortnite Developer Epic Games Lays Off 16% of Staff Following Metaverse-Inspired Transition
The game's growth is now primarily driven by creator content, meaning lower revenue for Epic as the revenue is shared around more.
Ether Bears Lose $11M as ETF Hopes Lift ETH Prices
There’s a “90% chance” an ether futures ETF will be traded in the first week of October, one analyst said.
Circle Intervenes in Binance’s SEC Case, Argues Stablecoins Aren't Securities
Stablecoins alone can’t be considered securities, argues the USDC issuer, supported by former commodities regulator Heath Tarbert.
Sam Bankman-Fried Scoops Help CoinDesk Win Major Journalism Award
FTX, an industry titan, ended up in bankruptcy court nine days after a November 2022 scoop from CoinDesk’s Ian Allison.
Valkyrie Gets Approval to Start Buying ETH Futures For its Existing Bitcoin ETF
The fund's new strategy to combine ether and bitcoin will be effective formally on Oct. 3.
U.S. House Bill Seeks Centralized Record of Off-Chain Crypto Transactions
It would be hard for a big exchange to repeat an FTX collapse if the firm’s internal flow of crypto assets was also reported to an outside repository that U.S. regulators could see. That’s the idea behind new legislation from Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.)…
Here's the Sam Bankman-Fried Trial Schedule
Sam Bankman-Fried's trial is scheduled to start on Oct. 3, but the actual opening arguments are projected to begin a day later, a newly released court trial calendar shows.
Bitcoin Tops $27K as Rates and Oil Retreat; Ether Outperforms on ETF Hopes
Cryptocurrency markets surged higher Thursday, with the price of bitcoin (BTC) breaking above the $27,000 level for the first time alongside easing macro pressures.
Ripple Cancels Plan to Buy Fortress Trust
"While this outcome is different from what was originally planned, we’ll continue to support them and hope to work together in the future," said CEO Brad Garlinghouse.
Banking Giants Abuzz About Tokenization of Real-World Assets as DeFi Craves Collateral
JPMorgan, Citi and Franklin Templeton are digitizing traditional assets. Will they end up trading on crypto networks like Ethereum?
Crypto for Advisors: AI - Friend or Foe to the Advisor?
Jordi Visser from Weiss Multi-Strategy Advisers discusses the impact AI could have on investing and what to watch out for.
Europe’s Crypto Industry Wants Staking Clarity as Regulations Loom
The EU and UK may both be contemplating new rules to cover crypto staking — as regulatory action in Switzerland and Singapore offers a cautionary tale.
Gemini Pulled $282M Earn Users' Funds From Genesis Last Year to Protect Customers
Gemini said it elected to increase its liquidity reserves owing to the market turmoil throughout the summer of 2022, following events such as the collapse of the TerraUSD stablecoin.
Judge Denies Temporary Release For Sam Bankman-Fried, Suggests He Could Face 'Very Long Sentence'
Major TradFi Player VanEck Readies Ethereum Futures ETF
VanEck Ethereum Strategy ETF (EFUT) will invest in ETH futures contracts traded on commodity exchanges registered with the CFTC.
FTX Bankruptcy Claims Soar in Value in Over-the-Counter Markets as Estate Recovers $7.3B
The expected payout to FTX creditors has reached 37 cents on the dollar, the highest since the company’s bankruptcy filing in late 2022. One top distressed-debt investor describes FTX claims as the “hottest ticket in town.”
Crypto Observers Warn of Risk Aversion as Oil Prices Top $93
The WTI oil has surged by 30% this quarter. The rally could feed into inflation, forcing central banks to keep rates elevated for longer than expected.