Binance Will Expand Zero-Fee Trading on TrueUSD after Minting $1B of TUSD
Binance crypto wallets hold some 90% of TUSD’s $3.1 billion market cap, according to blockchain data by Arkham Intelligence.
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Bitcoin Miner CleanSpark to Buy 2 Georgia Facilities for $9.3M
The new facilities are expected to add just under 1 EH/s to Nasdaq-listed CleanSpark's hashrate.
Galaxy-Backed Investment Platform Truvius Taps CoinDesk Indices for Digital Asset Portfolios
The sectors Truvius will offer on its platform include currency, DeFi, smart contracts, and others based on CDI's Digital Asset Classification Standard.
Crypto Exchange BIT Unveils Options Market for Cardano's ADA Token
BIT's unified margin system allows ADA holders to trade options at a discount.
Bitcoin Crosses $29K for First Time in Over a Month
The world’s largest cryptocurrency has rallied over 8% in the last 24-hours on the back of various traditional finance players jumping into crypto.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Rallies as TradFi Players Jump Into Crypto
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for June 21, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
Crypto Robo-Adviser Hedgehog Launches as App With Gemini as Custodian
Hedgehog, which provides algorithm-driven financial guidance for cryptocurrency investors, has launched as an app on both iOS and Android systems.
Tether Issues USDT on Kava Blockchain; KAVA Token Climbs 5%
Tether is looking to improve the stablecoin's liquidity across multiple blockchains.
Arpa Network Goes Live on Ethereum Mainnet
ARPA Network will also initiate the minting of the remaining 500 million arpa (ARPA) tokens that have been reserved for staking rewards out of its max supply.
Bitcoin Price Spikes to $138K on Binance.US
The exchange’s market depth has declined nearly 80% over the past month on regulatory woes.
Crypto Sites Are Naming Fake Dispute Resolution Organizations: Canada’s Securities Regulator
Most organizations the regulator mentions have little or no online presence and, with one exception, aren’t working with any major crypto platforms.
FTX’s Bankruptcy Fees Already Topped $200M, Court Examiner Says
Transforming a ‘smoldering heap of wreckage’ can cost good money, Katherine Stadler said.
Digital Euro: The Bill Is Ready but Politicians Aren’t Convinced
A plan to legislate for the central bank digital currency may still be on track for publication, but there is still significant political skepticism about the purpose.
Cardano, Ether Surge as Bitcoin-Led Rally Sees Short Traders Lose $125M
Crypto market capitalization rose 5% likely as sentiment rose on the back of two institutional bitcoin plays in the past week.
Stablecoins, DeFi Likely to Be SEC’s Next Targets in U.S. Crypto Crackdown: Berenberg
If USD Coin is targeted by regulators, the impact on Coinbase revenue could be significant, the report said
Bitcoin June 2024 Expiry Futures and Options in High Demand Due to Halving: Deribit
The Panama-based exchange will launch the June 2024 bitcoin futures and options contracts on Thursday at 08:00 UTC
Invesco Reapplies for Bitcoin ETF, Advocates for More Crypto Investment Products
Invesco first filed for a Bitcoin ETF in the fall of 2021, but has since re-applied in light of BlackRock’s application.
Flashbots Confirms Top Strategy Researcher Obadia to Depart Amid ‘Strategic’ Hiring Push
Obadia cited personal reasons for his departure but warned of "serious challenges" for Flashbots in a letter posted to Twitter.
Crypto Exchange Backed by Fidelity, Schwab and Citadel Launches With Additional Investors
EDX Markets (EDX), which is backed by Fidelity Digital Assets, Charles Schwab and Citadel Securities has launched in the U.S. after building out its technology for the past nine months, the company announced Tuesday.
Bitcoin’s Rally to $28K Causes the Largest Short Squeeze This Month
The price surge liquidated some $34 million of short positions in the past 24 hours, the most this month, CoinGlass data shows.
Nike Brings .SWOOSH to Fortnite's 240M Users With 'Airphoria' Virtual Experience
All Fortnite players who play this island for 10 minutes or more will receive the Air Max 1 '86 Back Bling digital sneaker.
Polygon Proposes POS Chain To Become ZK Compatible
In a pre-proposal discussion post, Polygon co-founder Mihailo Bjelic argues why the mainchain should go through a major upgrade.
EU Commission’s Digital Euro Bill Back on Track for June 28, Lead Official Says
The European Commission is back on track to publish legislation on a digital euro on June 28, after the controversial topic was previously removed from the executive’s agenda, the bloc’s lead financial services official said on Tuesday.
University of Nicosia Lets Students Become ‘Masters of the Metaverse’
The Cyprus-based university is building on its roster of blockchain degrees, teaching students how to design and manage virtual worlds with its Master of Science (MSc) in Metaverse degree.
Deutsche Bank Applies for Digital Asset License in Germany as TradFi Pushes Further Into Crypto
Banking giant Deutsche Bank AG has applied for regulatory permission to operate as a crypto custodian in Germany, the bank said Tuesday.
EU Commission Brushes Off 'Data Act' Fears by Crypto Industry
New rules could kill off permissionless smart contracts, the industry worries.
Web3 Charity Teddy DAO is Raising Money Through Daily NFT Auctions
Teaming up with fundraising platform JustGiving, Teddy DAO will hold a daily auction of teddy bear NFTs, allowing the buyer to donate proceeds to a charity of their choosing.
GBTC Share Price Soars, Discount Narrows to Multi-Month Low on BlackRock ETF Filing Optimism
Investors turned optimistic about Grayscale allowing redemptions in the future after BlackRock’s filing for spot bitcoin ETF last week, one analyst said.