Chase U.K. to Block Crypto Payments Citing Fraud, Scams
Starting Oct. 16, the bank will decline customer attempts to make payments related to crypto assets.
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First Mover Americas: Coinbase Registers With Central Bank of Spain
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 26, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
Market Maker KeyRock Secures Swiss Anti-Money Laundering Clearance
The Brussels-based crypto firm joins the likes of BitGo in being approved by standards body VQF.
Taiwan Issues Crypto Guidance as It Steps Up Regulation
The guiding principles focus on customer protection and includes requirements to custody client funds separately from company assets.
Overcrowded, No Heat, Little Light: Inside SBF's Prison Digs
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has traded his palatial Bahamas bunker for a bunk bed as he transitions from luxe to lockup.
Ethereum Staking in 2023: A Year of Growth and Transformation
Ethereum staking saw strong demand from institutions following the Merge. Even if the adoption rate slows down in a few months, its future looks promising, say Vivek Chauhan and David Lawant, of FalconX.
Binance Restarts in Belgium Three Months After Order to Stop
In June the exchange was ordered by the Financial Services and Markets Authority to stop serving Belgium clients.
Sam Bankman-Fried Refiles for Temporary Release Ahead of Trial
The jailed founder of collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has renewed his request to be released temporarily during the course of his trial.
Crypto Fund Management Opportunity Could Be Worth as Much as $50B, Bernstein Says
The crypto industry is expected to transition into a formal, regulated asset management industry with more than $500 billion of assets over the next five years, the report said.
Celsius' Bankruptcy Nears End as Creditors Approve Reorganization Plan
Bankrupt crypto lender Celsius' creditors have voted to approve a plan that would return 67%-85% of holdings back to them.
World May Not Be Ready for U.S. Interest Rate at 7%, JPMorgan CEO Says
U.S. rates at 7% could push the U.S. economy into a recession, triggering risk aversion in financial markets.
Ben Armstrong, Founder of Bitboy Crypto Channel, Apparently Arrested; BEN Plunges 30%
Armstrong has had an apparent fallout with his former business partners, several tweets suggest.
U.S. Shutdown, Assuming It Doesn’t Run Long, Will Slow, Not Cripple Crypto Efforts
The crypto industry’s business in Washington is coming to a head just as a looming congressional budget impasse could shut down an array of federal services next week. But the digital assets sector can expect its most important matters won’t go…
Optimism Slumps Most Among Crypto Majors Ahead of $30M Token Unlock
Optimism’s native token OP has dropped over 10% in a week, the most among the largest cryptocurrencies, ahead of its unlocking date that will increase the token’s supply.
Coinbase Successfully Registers With Spain's Central Bank
The firm has registered as a crypto exchange and custody wallet provider.
Australian Man Who Spent $6.7M Erroneous Crypto.com Refund Faces Theft Charges, Guardian Reports
Jatinder Singh and his partner bought four houses, cars, artwork and other luxurious items with money they received due to an accounting error by Crypto.com, according to the Guardian.
Crypto Exchange HTX Lost $8M of Ether Due to a Hack, Justin Sun Says
HTX, formerly Huobi, has been hacked with the total loss totaling 500 ether (ETH) worth around $8 million, according to HTX advisor and Tron founder Justin Sun.
Digital Euro at Least 2 Years Away, ECB’s Lagarde Says
The central banker said she wanted to address “conspiracy theories” about government snooping
We Need to Reclaim the Narrative on Staking
Alison Mangiero, executive director the Proof of Stake Alliance (POSA), says confusion around the term “staking” has led to greater regulatory scrutiny.
Indian Crypto Investment Platform Mudrex Expands to Italy
Mudrex successfully registered with Italy's Organismo Agenti e Mediatori (OAM), a mandatory step for crypto firms, on Sept. 1, according to the CEO.
First Mover Americas: Aptos Rallies While Major Cryptos Trade Lower
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 25, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
MicroStrategy Bought 5,445 Bitcoin for $150M Since August
The software ompany now holds nearly $4.68 billion worth of the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization.
How to Stake: 7 Strategies When Starting Out
It’s easy to get carried away with staking on PoS networks like Ethereum. But in the long-term, it pays to be cautious. Pick underlying projects with good prospects, don’t over-leverage, and, above all, embrace boredom over quick thrills, says Jeff…
The State of Staking: 5 Takeaways a Year After Ethereum's Merge
Ethereum’s switch to proof-of-stake fixed some problems, like environmental damage linked to PoW mining. But it raised new issues, including worries about centralization, MEV and censorship, say Margaux Nijkerk and Sam Kessler.
Sam Bankman-Fried (Probably) Won’t Get a 115-Year Prison Sentence
If he’s convicted of wire fraud and/or conspiracy charges, FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried will probably spend quite a bit of time behind bars. But there’s a good chance the 31-year-old won’t spend the rest of his life in prison.
Crypto Traders Brace for Nearly $5B Bitcoin and Ether Options Expiry
Options are derivatives that give the purchaser the right to buy or sell the underlying at a pre-determined price at a later date. Quarterly options settlements are closely watched by traders.
Terra Classic Community Votes to Stop USTC Minting as Revival Efforts Continue
TerraUSD Classic, the stablecoin at the center of Terra’s implosion, will no longer be minted.
Crypto Traders Lean Bearish as Bitcoin Hovers Above $26K; DOGE, XRP Dip Most Among Majors
While bitcoin is currently in a consolidation period, an analysis of past cycles suggests that gains can be expected after 2024’s halving event, one data firm said.