Stablecoin protocol Reserve invests $20M in Convex, Curve and Stake DAO
The Reserve team said the investment could allow for new features such as collateralized loans and wallet products.
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EU consumer protection groups urge governments to investigate AI
A coalition of watchdog groups in the EU urged governments to assess the risks and vulnerabilities consumers are subjected to due to generative AI.
Peter McCormack’s Twitter regrets: ‘I can feel myself being a dick’ — Hall of Flame
Podcaster Peter McCormack has a love/hate relationship with Twitter and admits he can sometimes be “a dick to other people” online.
Era of trading crypto as non-securities is over, says exchange exec
SEC-regulated firm INX only lists five cryptocurrencies on its platform, considering them non-securities.
Branding: The layer-1 of a successful Web3 marketing strategy
Building on a blockchain follows similar fundamental principles to building in real life.
Investing in Web3 is a ‘hedge against disruption’ — VC exec
Martin El-Khouri, a senior director at Bertelsmann Investments, spoke with Cointelegraph at the Proof of Talk conference on the state of VC investments in Web3.
European Investment Bank taps blockchain for Climate Awareness Bond
The Swedish krona-based Climate Awareness Bond will be issued on a blockchain that incentivizes node operators to improve the environmental footprint of infrastructure.
4 things that can spark the next Bitcoin bull cycle
Bitcoin is down 15% from its 2023-highs, but $40,000 may be closer than you think due to several important factors.
Deutsche Bank reportedly applies for digital asset custody license from BaFin
Germany’s banking industry is slowly warming up to the crypto sector, with multiple partnerships and crypto services launching in 2023 after a long, cautious approach.
IMF’s CBDC push gets feedback from the crypto community: ‘No one wants this’
A community member described CBDCs as a “dystopian nightmare” and argued that they would give governments complete control over individuals.
Bitcoin price ‘sideways boredom’ may last 18 months — New research
BTC price cycles suggest that an “arduous road” lies ahead for patient Bitcoin hodlers.
Binance UK office one of 2,403 companies sharing ‘utility closet’ in Suffolk
Binance has drawn attention for using a small building as its registered office in the UK, but tech firms have used a similar trick for years.
31% of young Aussies hold crypto despite being ‘risk averse’ — ASX survey
While young Australians are more interested in crypto, it’s the 25- to 49-year-olds who own the most.
Binance's BNB Chain introduces layer-2 testnet powered by Optimism
The Binance-founded blockchain has introduced a new layer-2 chain opBNB, though some suggest there are other ways to scale the network.
Australia's crypto laws risk being outpaced by emerging markets: Think tank
Bermuda and Nigeria are moving faster on crypto than Australia and the land Down Under will soon “need to be up to speed,” says Loretta Joseph.
Bitcoin reaches 50% market dominance for first time in 2 years
Blackrock’s spot ETF filing and the Securities and Exchange Commission's crackdown on crypto are driving investors toward Bitcoin.
Web3 usernames may see greater adoption due to recent advancements
New developments such as free usernames, cross-chain names, and chat functions may lead to more addresses being associated with a name.
Why Cathie Wood is bullish on Coinbase stock and believes Bitcoin will reach $1 million
Cathie Wood recently added to her fund’s position in Coinbase Global stock and reiterated her call for a $1 million Bitcoin price. Is this in line with analysts’ expectations?
Lawmakers vs. the SEC vs. Binance: Law Decoded, June 12–19
The SEC doesn’t have it all its own way in a court struggle with Binance.US and faces more media pressure.
Fear of a digital euro prompts Slovakia to add cash rule to constitution
Slovakia’s parliament passed a measure to amend its constitution to codify the right of its citizens to pay for goods and services with cash.
Price analysis 6/19: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, ADA, DOGE, SOL, LTC
The strength in the S&P 500 and weakness in the U.S. Dollar Index could limit the short-term downside in Bitcoin and select altcoins.
UK government moves forward on financial markets bill for potential regulation of crypto
Following a third reading in the House of Lords, the Financial Services and Markets Bill will return to the lower house of the U.K. Parliament for members to consider any changes.
Crypto lender Delio to resume withdrawals after counterparty contagion
"We will come up with a plan to recover the loss," said company officials.
Crypto investment products experience outflows for 9th consecutive week
Meanwhile, the altcoin price crash triggered inflows for XRP, Cardano and Polygon.
Fed rate pause triggers traders’ pivot to stocks — Will Bitcoin catch up?
U.S. stock markets hit year-to-date highs, the Fed paused rate hikes, and Binance.US and the SEC reached an agreement, but data shows Bitcoin bulls remain somewhat skittish.
IMF envisions ‘new class’ of cross-border payment platform with single ledger
The XC platform could operate domestically using tokenized assets, including deposits, with or without CBDCs.
Realtor may have accepted $3M offer for Washington DC property linked to Sam Bankman-Fried
The Washington D.C. townhouse owned by Guarding Against Pandemics was listed as “contingent” on a real estate website, suggesting the party handling the deal has accepted an offer.
Etherscan launches AI-powered Code Reader
The tool allows users to retrieve and interpret the source code of a specific contract address via AI prompt.
How to use Solana Saga to buy and sell crypto
The first mobile by a blockchain company, the Solana Saga was launched in April 2023. Can users benefit by using Saga for crypto transactions?
Why is Cardano price down today?
Cardano’s price is down today, continuing its decline for a fourth week in a row amid rate hike fears, an SEC crackdown and a recovering U.S. dollar.