Coinbase begins $150M debt buyback at 36% discount
The cryptocurrency exchange’s 2031 senior notes, which have a coupon rate of 3.625%, have $1 billion in outstanding principal.
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10 obstacles to cross-chain interoperability (and how they can be overcome)
Cross-chain operability may only be achieved when there’s not only a way, but a will to move forward.
Free Bitcoin on Zaps experiment — but what are Zaps?
Why a Canadian Bitcoin advocate is giving out free Bitcoin tips, or Zaps, to people around the globe — and why the Zap trend is catching on.
Binance receives licenses to offer crypto services in El Salvador
The exchange reported receiving approval for Bitcoin Services Provider and Digital Assets Services Provider licenses in El Salvador, where Bitcoin has been legal tender since 2021.
Obligatory license for stablecoins? What do the latest FSB guidelines mean
FSB starts from the definition of “global stablecoin”, which serves as a means of payment and storage and has the potential for adoption across multiple jurisdictions.
Should you just wait for October to trade Bitcoin?
The months of August and September haven't been the best for Bitcoin price historically, and with volatility at historic lows, traders may want to wait it out.
Japanese startup to use stablecoins and CBDC to link Asian countries
Soramitsu is developing a cross-border payment system that uses Cambodia’s CBDCs and targets Japan, India, China and Southeast Asia.
Bitcoin phone home: Use crypto to buy sim cards in 140 countries with Bitrefill
Bitcoin and crypto travelers can bid farewell to telco woes with Bitrefill’s eSims, now available in 140 countries.
Disney creates an AI task force to explore the tech and cut costs: Report
Disney has reportedly created a task force for studying how it can incorporate AI into its operations, sources close to the matter told Reuters.
How self-sovereign identity helps users own their data
Shiba Inu lead developer Shytoshi Kusama recently unveiled plans to integrate self-sovereign identity into its projects.
Bank of England will get more power in regulating stablecoins
The United Kingdom government could rebalance the power between the Bank of England and the country’s principal financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority.
Two-thirds of AI Chrome extensions could endanger user security: Data
Data from an Incogni report revealed that 69% of AI extensions for Google Chrome have a high risk impact on users’ cybersecurity if they are breached.
Brazilian CBDC gets official name and logo
Previously commonly referred to as “digital real”, Brazilian central bank digital currency gets its official brand name.
Binance sold USDC for BTC and ETH after Silvergate Bank collapse: PoR report
Binance’s depleting USDC reserves has become a hot topic in the crypto ecosystem, especially after Coinbase CEO’s quip during the company’s Q2 earning call.
Bitcoin bears ‘in control but exhausted’ as BTC price retakes $29K
Bitcoin stages a recovery toward a key resistance but fails to break through, and BTC price action is giving some cause for optimism.
Bitstamp crypto exchange to raise funds for global expansion: Report
One of the world’s oldest cryptocurrency exchanges, Bitstamp, is trying to scale its operations with new fundraising advised by Galaxy Digital.
PayPal stablecoin launch sparks wave of fake PYUSD tokens
Nearly 30 fake PYUSD tokens cropped up in the wake of PayPal’s most recent announcement.
OpenAI launches web crawler 'GPTBot' amid plans for next model: GPT-5
ChatGPT users have the option to scrap the web crawler by adding a “disallow” command to a standard file on the server.
Circle CEO: 70% of USDC adoption comes from outside the US
Major stablecoin issuers Tether and Circle are focusing on non-U.S. markets where adoption is growing.
Zoom updates terms after backlash, won’t train AI without consent
Many online said they were halting the use of Zoom over terms that seemingly allowed the platform to scrape user data to train AI models.
Paypal USD: Boon for Ethereum but not decentralization, says community
Proponents say PayPal’s PYUSD could see Ethereum become the money layer of the internet, while opponents argue that it’ll act like a poorly designed CBDC.
Blockchain.com scores payment license from Singapore central bank
The crypto exchange is the 12th to receive a crypto-dealing license in the country allowing it to service accredited investors and institutions.
Cypher Protocol freezes smart contract after an estimated $1M exploit
A crypto wallet suspected to be tied to the exploit shows it gained over $1 million in SOL and UDSC since the attack.
China’s risky Bitcoin court decision, is Huobi in trouble or not? Asia Express
Man loses $10M after Chinese court rules Bitcoin lending is not protected by law, loads of Web3 founders get arrested, and Huobi rumors swirl.
BlackRock’s misguided effort to create ‘Crypto for Dummies’
Crypto doesn’t need BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF. It undermines the basic tenets of cryptocurrency — from banking the unbanked to reducing global oppression.
Bitcoin funds see weekly outflows of $111M, most since March: CoinShares
Solana bucked the trend, with its $9.5 million in inflows taking the top spot over the past week.
Price analysis 8/7: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, ADA, DOGE, SOL, LTC
Bitcoin’s failure to rebound off strong support may open further downside, as bears may be tempted to sell.
FTX has a plan, but creditors are not impressed: Law Decoded
A body representing FTX customers said it is “extremely disappointed” by the company’s reorganization plan.
Cathie Wood predicts SEC simultaneously allows multiple spot crypto ETFs: Report
ARK Investment Management is one of many firms looking for ways to offer U.S. investors exposure to crypto through exchange-traded funds.
Breaking: ‘All funds are at risk' — Steadefi exploited in ongoing attack
The leveraged yield aggregator confirmed on Aug. 7 that it was hacked and said it’s willing to discuss a bounty with the exploiters.