BNB Chain introduces gasless stablecoin payments initiative
BNB Chain partners with major CEXs and wallets to introduce gasless stablecoin transfers, enhancing cross-chain liquidity.
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The Agenda explores the future of biometrics, privacy and Big Tech with Privado
Biometric verification is an everyday part of life, but Privado chief product officer Sebastian Rodriguez says users should be curious about how service providers use their data.
Arthur Hayes predicts short-term market crash on rate cuts: Token2049
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes disclosed significant holdings in Ether, Ethena and Pendle, expressing confidence about the next ETH bull market.
MoneyGram and Stellar join CEX.io for global crypto cash conversions
CEX.io’s collaboration with MoneyGram and Stellar offers users expanded cash-in and cash-out options through USDC conversion.
Kamala Harris presidency may push US crypto firms abroad: Nansen CEO
Nansen CEO Alex Svanevik discusses the contrasting impacts Trump and Harris presidencies could have on crypto businesses globally.
Vitalik Buterin sings at Token2049, highlights low L2 fees as ETH milestone
In the past, Buterin was forced to pay over $800 for a single privacy-preserving transaction, but this is no longer the case thanks to the development of Ethereum layer 2s.
1inch reveals new cross-chain swap feature
1inch claims that the feature has built-in security against maximal extractable value (MEV) attacks.
Bitcoin price can see $64K 'very quickly' on Fed rate cut — Research
Bitcoin stands to enjoy a return to its strongest bull market performance thanks to a perfect storm of macroeconomic shifts and standard cycle timing, Capriole Investments predicts.
Pudgy Penguins CEO unfazed by SEC actions against the NFT sector
While the SEC focuses on investor protection, Pudgy Penguins CEO Luca Schnetzler believes that investors should also hold some form of accountability for their purchases.
Ethereum ETFs would’ve ‘done better’ if launched in January: Bitstamp exec
Bitstamp’s Bobby Zagotta said Ether ETFs came at a “burdened moment” for risk assets but was optimistic things would pick up at the end of the year.
Crypto poised for boost if Fed cuts rate by 50 bps, says hedge fund boss
If the Fed cuts rates by just 25 bps, “crypto will likely fall along with that,” said CEO of crypto hedge fund Asymmetric, Joe McCann.
CFTC eyeing Polymarket, betting platforms amid elections, says chair
If an offshore entity’s “footprint” in the US is big enough, they must register their derivative contracts or risk facing enforcement actions, says CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam.
Google Cloud launches Ethereum-compatible blockchain RPC service
Google Cloud’s Blockchain Remote Procedure Call (RPC) service is compatible with only Ethereum for now, but support for more blockchains is coming.
California passes package of laws to combat election deepfakes
California governor Gavin Newsom signed three bills aimed at battling deepfake election content while on stage at a conference in San Francisco.
Australia’s central bank launches 3-year program for wholesale CBDC
RBA Assistant Governor Brad Jones said the potential benefits of a retail CBDC in Australia appear modest or uncertain at present.
Crypto influencer hit with bot claims after nabbing ‘best content creator’ award
Crypto influencer “Professor Crypto” deleted posts of him celebrating the award shortly after being accused of using bots to boost his following.
House Republicans demand SEC’s Gensler clarify crypto airdrops stance
US Representatives Tom Emmer and Patrick McHenry gave Gary Gensler until the end of the month to answer questions about the SEC’s approach to crypto airdrops.
South Korea’s crypto market growth fueled by rising Premium Index: Chainalysis
The Korea Premium Index drives price surges in South Korea's crypto market, where institutional trading plays a pivotal role.
Bitcoin’s ‘local market structure’ could push BTC price to new all-time high — Analysts
Analysts say Bitcoin’s recent price action could be a sign that the path to new all-time highs has begun.
US gov’t cites Caroline Ellison’s ‘extraordinary cooperation’ before sentencing
Lawyers representing the former Alameda Research CEO have requested time served and supervised release — an outcome that appeared more likely after a filing by US Attorneys.
Circle integrates USDC with national payment systems of Brazil, Mexico
USDC is now integrated into the banking systems of Brazil and Mexico, allowing businesses to use the USD-pegged stablecoin directly through local financial institutions.
Wintermute launches OutcomeMarket, US election prediction tokens
The new market will feature Chaos Labs’ Edge Proofs Oracle support, but probably won’t be accessible in the United States.
Some pro-crypto Trumpers suggest he ‘lost their votes’ after token launch
Though many Donald Trump supporters said nothing would stop them from voting for the Republican candidate, others didn’t seem to be pleased by his latest crypto lending project.
Bitcoin rallies to $61K, but derivatives traders are still skeptical — Here is why
Bitcoin price shows strength ahead of a key Federal Reserve monetary policy decision on Sept. 18, but data suggests the momentum may not last.
USDT on TON chain surpasses $1 billion: Token Terminal
Tether’s stablecoin continues to dominate rivals, including Circe’s U.S. Dollar Coin (USDC).
Dragonfly Capital eyes $500M for fourth crypto fund
Dragonfly’s new crypto fund will target early-stage projects in the crypto space. Over 100 digital-asset startups are part of the firm’s portfolio.
Restaking will spark the next big rush of money into crypto
Platforms including EigenLayer, Symbiotic and Karak are charting new territory on the frontier of restaking.
SC Ventures invests in One Trading for EU crypto perpetual futures
Standard Chartered’s venture capital arm gets a toehold in Europe with its investment in the EU’s only MiFID II-compliant crypto platform.
Prager Metis to pay $745K to settle SEC charges over FTX audit misconduct
The regulator alleges that Prager issued two audit reports for FTX between February 2021 and April 2022 that falsely represented auditing standards.
Is Solana following Ethereum? SOL price continues slump vs. Bitcoin
Solana needs to hold above the crucial $120 support to avoid a potential correction below $100, according to market analysts.