EU to Consult on Crypto Complaints, Conflict of Interest Rules in July
The bloc’s securities-market authority ESMA is to fill in the details of the flagship crypto law MiCA
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BlackRock Close to Filing for Bitcoin ETF Application: Source
BlackRock will be using Coinbase (COIN) Custody for the ETF and the crypto exchange’s spot market data for pricing, the source said.
Polygon Labs Rolls Out Open Database for Blockchain Use Cases
Polygon Labs, the Ethereum scaling platform, has launched an open database showcasing positive use cases of blockchain on any application.
Mining Pools Are the New Mixers For Cybercriminals: Chainalysis
Hackers have a new way to recycle their ill-gotten crypto gains.
Polkadot Revamps Governance System, Removes ‘First Class Citizen’ Voting Groups
The new Polkadot OpenGov system allows multiple voting tracks to take place simultaneously without bottlenecks.
Wallet Linked to Curve Founder Repays $1.3M to Aave Amid CRV Token Decline
Lending protocol Aave DAO has already been recommended to “freeze” millions worth of CRV tokens.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Tumbles Below $25K
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for June 15, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
Cross-Chain Bridge deBridge Launches App for Trading Without Liquidity Pools
The DLN app is now live with support for Ethereum, Arbitrum, Polygon, Fantom, BNB Chain, and Avalanche.
Colombia’s Central Bank Partners with Ripple to Explore Blockchain Use Cases
The Latin American country will conduct a pilot to test Ripple's technology for its high-value payments system.
EU’s Leaked Digital Euro Bill Outlaws Interest, Large Holdings, Programmability
The central bank digital currency must be usable offline from day 1 to safeguard privacy, the draft law says.
Bitcoin Halving History Provides Little Guidance on Outcome: Coinbase
The block reward halving event is often viewed positively as it enhances the cryptocurrency’s prospective scarcity, the report said.
Crypto Exchange OKX Wins Preparatory License in Dubai, Set to Boost Staff
Once the so-called MVP license becomes operational, OKX Middle East will offer spot, derivatives, and fiat services, including U.S. dollar and UAE dirham deposits and withdrawals.
Crypto Exchange Bybit Integrates ChatGPT Into Trading Tools
Traders will be able to analyze market data with the tool.
XRP, ADA Lead Declines in Major Cryptocurrencies as Bitcoin Drops Below $25K
Losses on major tokens extended to over 7.4% in the past 24 hours, data shows.
Crypto Lender Celsius Updates Bankruptcy Plan After Fahrenheit Deal
The new filing is set to face legal opposition from borrowers.
USDT Selling on Curve, Uniswap Spooks Traders Amid Bitcoin Drop
USDT holdings on Curve’s popular ‘3pool’ have risen to over 72% as of Thursday morning, suggesting a sudden disbalance.
3AC Seeks Contempt of Court Ruling on Founder Kyle Davies for Failing to Respond
Ignoring a subpoena warrants a fine of $10,000 per day, the estate of his hedge fund argues
Crypto Exchange Bit2Me Raises $15M to Grow in Spain and Latin America
The investment round included Telefónica Ventures, the investment arm of Spain’s largest telecommunications company Telefónica.
Hong Kong Put Pressure on Three Major Banks to Take On Crypto Exchanges as Clients: Report
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is putting pressure on HSBC, Standard Chartered and Bank of China to take on crypto exchanges as clients.
U.S. Justice Department Agrees to Try Sam Bankman-Fried on Original Charges Only for Now
Prosecutors with the U.S. Department of Justice wrote late Wednesday night that they would agree to try FTX founder and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried on only the original eight charges filed in January after a court in the Bahamas blocked the local…
First Mover Asia: Large Bitcoin Holders Content to Hold Long Positions Amid Regulatory Turmoil
Balances for whale investors indicate that investors are holding on to their crypto assets, despite recent uncertainty; BTC regains $25K.
Bitcoin Friendly Miami Mayor Francis Suarez Jumps Into Presidential Race
Suarez joins an increasingly crowded field as a longshot candidate for the Republican nomination. The mayor once accepted a paycheck in bitcoin.
XRP Tumbles 8%, Erasing Price Gains from ‘Hinman Emails’ in Ripple Lawsuit
The token fell to as low as 46.18 cents, its lowest level this month, as crypto markets sold off Wednesday afternoon.
ApeCoin DAO Special Council Six-Figure Salaries Sparks Tension
The decentralized autonomous organization behind ApeCoin, the native currency of the Bored Ape Yacht Club ecosystem, pays each member of its Special Council $20,833 per month.
AI Crypto Tokens Lose Steam as Post-Nvidia Earnings Hype Wears Off
Render (RNDR) token has risen as a “unique case,” said an analyst.
Apple Rejects Bitcoin Wallet Zeus a Day After Threatening to Delist Damus
The tech giant cited transmission of a virtual currency without necessary licenses and permissions as the primary reason for the app’s rejection, according to Zeus’ founder.
Brazil Appoints Central Bank and Securities Commission as Crypto Market Regulators
The executive branch issued a decree with directives following the approval of a crypto law in December 2022.
Bitcoin Sinks Below 25K, Altcoins Tumble, as Investors Shrug Off Fed Rate Hike Pause
Ether tumbled below $1.7K just two hours after the U.S. central bank met widespread expectations by ending its more than year-long diet of interest rate increases.
DeFi Platform EigenLayer Rolls Out Restaking Protocol on Ethereum Mainnet
Seattle-based decentralized finance (DeFi) platform EigenLayer has deployed its restaking protocol on the Ethereum mainnet, according to a press release.