PayPal applies for NFT marketplace patent, Meta’s avatars impress: Nifty Newsletter
PayPal filed a patent application for a system that lets users transfer and purchase nonfungible tokens.
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Hong Kong Stock Exchange launches settlement platform powered by smart contracts
Dubbed "Synapse," the platform will accelerate trades placed by international investors for Mainland Chinese stocks.
Su Zhu's $36M mansion transformed into eco-farm post-3AC collapse: Report
The 3AC co-founder purchased the Singaporean bungalow in March 2022, shortly before the hedge fund collapsed.
The Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Interview: Bitcoin, CBDCs & The War on Freedom
In the heart of Manhattan, high above Hudson Yards in a bustling hotel, Bitcoin Magazine’s Editor in Chief, Mark Goodwin, sat down with US presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for a candid and engaging interview that shed new light on his…
Sam Bankman-Fried ‘Lied,’ DOJ Tells Jury; Defense Tries to Pin FTX Collapse on Caroline Ellison
"He poured money — other people's money — into investments to make himself even richer," the prosecutor said in opening arguments.
Is XRP Growth Real Or Just Smoke And Mirrors? Here’s What Liquidation Data Shows
XRP, the digital currency associated with Ripple Labs, has been making headlines with its recent price rally. However, a report suggests that the hype surrounding its performance might be overstated, as market data paints a different picture. …
Price analysis 10/4: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, ADA, DOGE, TON, DOT, MATIC
Bitcoin is consolidating at the top of its range and this is inspiring traders' confidence in a variety of altcoins.
Opening arguments begin in Sam Bankman-Fried trial
"His girlfriend will tell you how they stole money together," said Assistant U.S. Attorney Thane Rehn in an opening statement about the former FTX CEO, according to reports.
The Protocol: Which Ethereum Layer-2 Project ISN’T Competing to Land Celo?
In this week’s issue of The Protocol, we highlight layoffs hitting key firms as well, and how blockchain projects are competing for new mandates – specifically big Ethereum layer-2 developers like OP Labs, Polygon and Matter Labs vying to provide…
DOJ Clamps Down on SBF’s Regulatory Loophole Defense Amid Ongoing Fraud Trial
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has asked the judge in Sam Bankman-Fried’s (SBF) criminal case to restrict several planned defense arguments about financial regulations. Prosecutors said in a new court filing that SBF should not be allowed to…
DAOs can help scientists find funding and community, says Nature science journal
Decentralization could help bring scientists in underfunded fields and locations to the table without requiring relocation or reemployment
Sam Bankman-Fried Shouldn’t Have Cut His Hair
If your defense is “I didn’t know what was happening,” don’t dress like a competent person.
Bitfinex’s Role in Taming Crypto Market Volatility: Resilience at Its Core
Understanding volatility in the crypto market The world of cryptocurrencies is known for its volatility, with prices fluctuating wildly within short periods. For traders, the ability to navigate and even capitalize on this is crucial to success…
Crypto Drug Cartel Ties: On-chain Investigator Drags Ethereum Into The Mess
An on-chain crypto investigator took to social media to expose the supposed black truth behind Justin Sun’s Tron but has thrown Ethereum in the mix, alleging that the cryptocurrency is backed by the CCP and may harbor crypto wallet addresses by…
Polygon co-founder steps down, will contribute 'from the sidelines'
Jaynti Kanani said he had stepped back “from the day-to-day grind” at Polygon roughly six months ago.
Biggest Movers: MATIC Moves to Highest Point Since August
Polygon surged to its strongest level since the end of August, as the token extended recent gains. The rally comes despite cryptocurrencies mostly consolidating on Wednesday, following recent declines. XRP was another notable gainer today. Polygon…
Chainlink Creator Expects Mass Crypto Adoption To Send Market Cap To $10 Trillion
In a recent interview, Chainlink’s co-founder, Sergey Nazarov, said the collapse of the banking industry will drive crypto mass adoption. Chainlink’s Co-Founder Predicts Crypto And Blockchain Prospects Over The Next Decade Sergey Nazarov…
Investors Fear Volatility and Risk, Particularly With Crypto. Here’s Why They Shouldn’t.
Erik Anderson of Global X explains how volatility – something many investors are scared of – can be a very good thing in crypto.
Asian Banking Giant DBS Is Patiently Wading Into Crypto
CoinDesk’s Amitoj Singh interviews a senior executive at DBS, the Singapore-based bank moving into digital assets.
Sam Bankman-Fried Now Has a Jury
A federal judge has chosen the 12 people who will decide whether FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried violated fraud and other laws in running his once-mighty crypto exchange.
In Person Connections – Bitcoin’s True Superpower
It was 12:45 a.m. on a Friday out and about in Riga, Latvia. Without going into too much detail, I was having a good time with fellow Bitcoin and Lightning folks.I was there for the Baltic Honeybadger conference, one organized by plebs for plebs…
CMCC Global Raises $100M for Hong Kong-Based Blockchain Companies
The lead investor in the fund was B1, which committed $50 million, alongside Richard Li’s Pacific Century Group, Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss’ firm and Animoca Brands founder Yat Siu.
Polygon Co-Founder Jaynti Kanani Steps Down
Kanani, who founded Polygon in 2017 alongside Sandeep Nailwal and Anurag Arjun, announced his plans in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday.
These Are The Altcoins To Keep An Eye On: Santiment
Data from Santiment shows that several altcoins have registered an increase in address activity, which may make them worth keeping an eye on. Bitcoin Cash & Other Altcoins Have Observed A Rise In Active Addresses As explained by the on-chain…
Paradox in Economic Headwinds: Recession or Inflation
The below is an excerpt from a recent edition of Bitcoin Magazine Pro, Bitcoin Magazine's premium markets newsletter. To be among the first to receive these insights and other on-chain bitcoin market analysis straight to your inbox, subscribe now…
Crypto vs. Banks? It’s Not Either-Or for Chainlink, Ripple
Rather than attempting to disrupt banks and other traditional payments systems, these high-profile blockchain developers are looking to court their business.
‘Verified Satoshi’ Handle on X Triggers Debate Among Bitcoin Circles, Elon Musk Called to Act
On the social media platform X (formally Twitter), an account created in 2018 is causing a lot of uproar as the account is called “@satoshi,” and has a verified check mark confirming its identity. A few bitcoin influencers have called on Elon Musk…
Bitcoin traders hope $27K holds as BTC price ignores volatile US dollar
Bitcoin looks like a stablecoin compared to the U.S. dollar index on the day, with BTC price levels of interest close to spot.
Ripple Scores 3 Major Wins That Could Drive XRP Price To $1
Certain events have been touted as being able to impact the XRP price significantly. Some of these events already seem to be happening, raising the hopes of the XRP community that the token could indeed hit $1 before the year runs out. Ripple…