EToro Reaches $1.5M SEC Settlement, Agrees to Stop Trading Most Cryptocurrencies
The only crypto assets U.S. customers will be able to trade on the company’s platform are bitcoin, bitcoin cash and ether.
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UAE’s central bank approves custodial risk insurance product for digital assets
OneDegree executive Robin Scott told Cointelegraph that the insurance covers Web3 asset managers against the risk of losing customer funds.
Bitcoin price slips from $58K as US PPI, jobless claims surprise
Bitcoin faces a struggle for support into the Wall Street open as US macro data piles in thick and fast.
Turkey’s $200 limit on cash payments: What does it mean for crypto?
Should the Turkish government pass new amendments, all cash payments above $205 would be subject to fines of 10%.
XRP Spikes 8% as Grayscale Launches XRP Trust in the U.S.
The fund will offer investors exposure to XRP tokens.
eToro US to cease nearly all crypto trading following SEC settlement
The trading platform agreed to pay $1.5 million as part of the settlement with the SEC.
Build-on-Bitcoin Trend Imports Another Concept from Ethereum: the DAO
RootstockCollective, the first DAO on the Bitcoin layer 2, is designed to encourage builders and users of Rootstock
Massive discount fee exploit discovered in DeFi protocol DittoETH patch
A ‘warden’ of the platform discovered that an attacker could mint massive amounts of tokens by forcing token prices to diverge from their oracle prices.
Revolutionizing Bitcoin Mining: The Power of Three-Phase Systems
Bitcoin mining has seen exponential growth since the first ASIC miner was shipped in 2013, improving hardware efficiency from 1,200 J/TH to just 15 J/TH. While these advancements were driven by better chip technology, we're now reaching the limits…
Crypto Bank Anchorage Digital, BitGo Take on Custody for ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF
The first and only U.S. federally chartered crypto bank, Anchorage Digital, is taking on the custody role for a leading issuer of crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), 21Shares, the companies said in a Thursday statement.
1inch Network releases cross-chain innovation white paper
The white paper comes shortly after Polygon Labs and Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin revealed new cross-chain interoperability solutions.
Rebranded Fantom Project, Sonic Labs, Set to Redefine Blockchain Speed With 720ms Finality
Earlier this year, the blockchain project previously known as Fantom rebranded as Sonic Labs, generating significant buzz within the crypto community. Recently, Sonic Labs’ chief technology officer Andre Cronje showcased the network’s testnet…
Mining New Bitcoin Is More Difficult Than Ever. Here's How it Could Impact BTC Prices
The next difficulty adjustment is expected to decrease mining difficulty, potentially relieving some pressure on miners. But market sentiment and broader financial conditions could influence bitcoin's price, with possible selling pressure if the…
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Tops $58K After U.S. Tech Stocks Rise
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 12, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
U.S. Election Betting: What's at Stake in Final (?) CFTC-Kalshi Showdown
Here's how to listen to Thursday's hearing in the closely watched federal court case over political prediction markets, and why it matters.
Investors Turns Focus On SUI and AI Dating Meme Coin GoodEgg, Analyst Anticipates 300x In September
As the cryptocurrency market faces fluctuating trends, savvy investors are beginning to shift their attention toward emerging projects that demonstrate resilience and growth potential. With concerns over Bitcoin’s (BTC) volatile price…
DOGS memecoin ease of access can be a ‘double-edged sword’
Bitget CEO Gracy Chen believes that despite DOGS memecoin's record-breaking adoption, its ease of access for non-crypto natives may hinder its long-term success.
CEX.IO resumes UK operations, backs stricter crypto rules
Following a voluntary suspension in October 2023, CEX.io has successfully resumed operations in the UK after ensuring compliance with new FCA regulations.
Russian Central Bank Targets July 2025 for Widespread Digital Ruble Use
The central bank wants to promote the widespread use of the digital ruble.
Greece plans new $330M data center to boost AI expansion
Paris-based Data4 plans to invest in Greece to develop a major AI data center hub outside of Athens, signaling a boost to the country’s digital infrastructure and economy.
Bitcoin Could Hit $125K by Year-End if Trump Becomes President, $75K if Harris Triumphs: Standard Chartered
Bitcoin is expected to end the year at new all-time highs regardless of who wins the U.S. election, the report said.
Court Sentences Missouri Man to 3 Years in Prison for Crypto and Tax Fraud
Missouri resident Lyell Champagne Jr. has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for fraud and tax offenses involving cryptocurrency. He and his accomplice attempted to steal funds by accessing victims’ bank accounts and filing false…
Uniswap CEO denies bribe allegations for protocol deployment
The reaction comes after users took to X to complain about Uniswap asking for as much as $20 million for protocol deployment.
Challenges Mount For Bitcoin Miners As Difficulty Surges To Record High
A recent report by Bloomberg highlights that the difficulty of mining Bitcoin has surged to a record high, reflecting increasing competition among cryptocurrency miners. On Wednesday, mining difficulty rose by 3.5%, as reported by crypto-mining…
Coinbase launches 'cbBTC' wrapped Bitcoin digital asset
The exchange announced that cbBTC is now available in the United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore, and all US states except New York.
Leverage in the Bitcoin Market Is Increasing Again as $58.5K Becomes Key Level
High-leverage liquidity in bitcoin is concentrated at around $58,500, according to Hyblock Capital.
U.S. Consumers Say Crypto Is Here to Stay, Stablecoins Maybe Not: Deutsche Bank
Sentiment is somewhat bearish about the near-term outlook for bitcoin, the bank's consumer survey showed.
Report reveals Bybit’s 2,700%+ token surge on day 1 listings
A report by Simplicity Group Research uncovers Bybit’s dominant day one token price performance, outperforming Binance and Coinbase.
Failed Solana Token Scheme? Hacker Targets 2.6 Million Indian Cricket Fans With X Scam
On Tuesday, Indian cricket fans were targeted by scammers with a Solana-based token. The attackers attempted to profit from sports fans after hacking Delhi Capitals’ X account. However, the scheme failed to gain much traction despite its peculiar…
Consensys and Hashkey-backed $50M accelerator launches for CARV data layer
Some of the CARV accelerator’s top partners already include Arweave, Litentry and Alibaba Cloud.