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Kraken Co-Founder Jesse Powell Under Federal Investigation on Claims of Hacking, Cyberstalking Non-Profit
The agency searched the Los Angeles home of Jesse Powell as it probes whether he had interfered with computer accounts of the non-profit. A lawyer for Powell said he's done "nothing wrong" and that the matter does not touch on his crypto interests.
Is Justin Bieber’s Ape Really Worth $59,000? The Nuances of Valuing NFTs
Last week, the floor price of popular NFT collection Bored Ape Yacht Club fell to a 20-month low. But determining the value of an individual NFT requires a more nuanced understanding of floor price, rarity traits and cultural significance.
Top Binance Execs Leave Company Over CZ’s Handling of DOJ Investigation: Report
Three senior officials left the exchange this week, a source told Fortune.
He Got Arrested in Russia for a Bitcoin Bribe. Now the Coins Are Moving to Exchanges
A criminal investigator in Moscow extorted thousands of bitcoin from the crypto hackers he arrested. Now, these coins are moving onto exchanges, Crystal Blockchain found.
Lightning Labs Unveils Bitcoin Tools for AI
“We are in the realm of enabling use cases that weren't previously possible,” Lightning Labs CEO Elizabeth Stark told CoinDesk.
Multichain Bridges Experience Unannounced Outflows of Over $130M in Crypto
Multichain's bridges for Fantom, Dogechain and Moonriver are seeing major unexplained outflows.
Welcome to the NEW Crypto for Advisors Newsletter
Digital assets and crypto are rapidly changing the investing landscape. We’re here to help financial advisors find their way.
Thank BlackRock’s Clients for Larry Fink’s Change of Heart
BlackRock's CEO once called Bitcoin an “index of money laundering.” Now he’s changed his tune.
Tom Brady's NFT Startup Autograph Shifts Strategy Amid Struggles: NYT
Autograph is now shifting to a broader focus on helping celebs foster loyalty with their fans and has removed some crypto language from its marketing.
Big Banks, NY Fed’s Innovation Group See Merit in Digital Ledgers for Global Payments
Citigroup Inc., HSBC, BNY Mellon and other global financial giants have been experimenting with what they call a “regulated liability network” for conducting round-the-clock, wholesale payments using shared ledgers, and a paper released Thursday…
You Can Now Buy NFTs on Twitter Through Inspect's Browser Extension
NFT Inspect, which recently released a Chrome browser extension that analyzes NFTs used as Twitter profile pictures, is integrating MoonPay's payment solutions.
Taylor Swift Approved Sponsorship Deal With FTX, Despite Previous Reports: NYT
Swift signed the sponsorship agreement worth as much as $100 million following more than six months of discussions.
DeFi Firms Sign Up to Balancer's Plan for Tackling Lack of Liquidity
Decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Balancer has attracted several of its peers with a new tokenomics proposal dubbed the "8020 Initiative."
Will 2023 Be the Year of the Bitcoin ETF?
Excitement over the hoped-for approval of a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund is back again. This time, financial giant BlackRock’s entrance to the race for an ETF has spurred hope that the Securities and Exchange Commission will approve the…
AI Crypto Trading Bots Are the New ‘Edge’ – For Now
Artificial intelligence may kill traditional trading, but your advantage may not last long, says Jeff Wilser.
Bitcoin Retreats to $30.6K as Blowout ADP Report Strengthens Fed Rate Hike Bets
Traders now see a 94% chance of the Fed raising rates by 25 basis points later this month.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Cash Rises More Than 10%
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 6, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
Binance Refers Dutch Users to Rival Coinmerce as It Exits Netherlands
The world’s biggest crypto exchange said it would quit the Netherlands in June after failing to secure regulatory approval.
Bitcoin Price Rally Puts Focus on Futures Spread That Underscores Need for Spot ETFs
Observers call for spot-based bitcoin ETF as the bull market raises cost of pre-expiry rollover of positions for futures-based ETFs.
EU’s Leaked Metaverse Strategy Proposes Regulatory Sandbox, New Global Governance
Virtual worlds will need international engagement to stay open and secure, a leaked European Commission strategy paper said.
Bittrex Faced Enforcement Action From Florida Regulator Ahead of Bankruptcy
The state's financial regulator accused the U.S. firm of violating multiple state laws, and was looking to explore settlement avenues, court filings show.
BlockFi Bankruptcy Plans Opposed by FTX, Three Arrows, and SEC
Multiple defunct crypto companies are now scrambling to resolve complex financial ties as they seek to repay creditors and customers
Bitcoin Could Rally to $125K by End-2024: Matrixport
The bullish forecast is consistent with bitcoin's tendency to chalk out sharp uptrends in months after the mining reward halving. The fourth halving is due in early 2024.
EU Metaverse Strategy Set to Examine Privacy, Competition and Rights
A policy paper next week won’t set legislative rules – but could point the way ahead on some key Web3 issues.
Celsius, Ex-CEO Alex Mashinsky Broke CFTC Rules: Bloomberg
CFTC could bring a case against Celsius by the end of the month, if its commissioners agree with the findings.
CryptoQuant Parent Raises $6.5M Round Led by Atinum Investment
The latest round brings the company's total capital raise to $9 million.
Circle Considers Issuing Stablecoin in Japan Under New Rules
The issuer of the USD coin is considering introducing a stablecoin in Japan, under the country's new regulatory framework.
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Near $30K Remains Unmoved by BlackRock CEO Comments, Hawkish FOMC Minutes
PLUS: A candidate to become Thailand's next Prime Minister owns bitcoin, ether, BNB and ADA. Here's why the disclosure by Pita Limjaroenrat matters.