Alameda sent $4.1B of FTT tokens to FTX before crash: Nansen report
Nansen analysts observed “unusual transactions between FTX and Alameda” in the days leading up to FTX’s bankruptcy.
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TON raises 8-figure sum from MEXC to make Telegram a Web3 super-app
Telegram founder Pavel Durov has repeatedly pointed out the role of the TON blockchain in Telegram’s potential Web3 journey.
Microsoft-owned LinkedIn releases AI-powered assistant for job recruiters
LinkedIn plans to pilot a new AI-powered assistant aimed at recruiters searching for job candidates and will also release an AI educational assistant in its learning section.
Jack Dorsey's Block Shipping New BitKey Bitcoin Wallet
It appears financial services giant Block is closer to going public with its first Bitcoin hardware wallet product.Teased yesterday by a beta tester, the images offer a first glimpse of Block's new Bitcoin hardware wallet, first announced in…
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Rebounds From Key Price Floor on Wednesday
The Truth Behind Cuba’s Bitcoin Revolution: An on-the-ground report
Cointelegraph goes to Cuba to see how some Cubans use Bitcoin to secure a better economic future.
Crypto VC: Token investing and the next bull run with Digital Wave Finance
Cointelegraph sits down with Digital Wave Finance to talk about investment strategies and what could catalyze the next bull run.
Bitcoin mining restricted to legal entities in Uzbekistan: Official
Cryptocurrency mining in Uzbekistan can only be carried out by legal entities using solar power, the local crypto watchdog has reiterated.
Yield Protocol to permanently ‘wind down’ operations by December 2023
Unfavorable crypto regulations in the United States, Europe and the United Kingdom was one of the factors for Yield Protocol’s untimely shutdown.
Cardano Bullish Momentum: ADA Targets Range High Post Support Flip
Cardano (ADA) saw its market structure undergo a significant bullish transformation following a series of recent gains. This rally, which began in late September, has propelled ADA’s price up by more than 10% in just one week, measured from…
El Salvador launches first Bitcoin mining pool as Volcano Energy partners with Luxor
El Salvador’s ambitious renewable energy Bitcoin mining operation welcomes its first mining pool as Volcano Energy partners with Luxor.
Volcano Energy Bitcoin Mining Pool Goes Live
Today, Volcano Energy and Luxor Technology Corporation have officially unveiled Lava Pool, El Salvador's inaugural Bitcoin mining pool powered by abundant renewable geothermal energy. Volcano Energy, a unique public-private partnership committed to…
Binance CEO CZ rejected SBF's request for $40M for futures exchange: Going Infinite
Michael Lewis's book 'Going Infinite' reveals that CZ and SBF had different goals when the first collaborative business opportunity arose in 2019.
First Mover Americas: Judge Dismisses SEC’s Attempt to Appeal Ripple Ruling
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 4, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
The Agenda podcast predicts the future of crypto and talks adoption
On Episode 20 of The Agenda, hosts Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung interview each other about their blockchain journeys, the future of crypto and more.
Crypto Is On The Brink Of Explosion As 9-Year DXY Formation Returns
An inverse correlation between the crypto market and the DXY has often helped to signal when a bull rally is on the horizon. One of the most notable instances of this happened 9 years ago, and since then, the formation has not returned, until now…
Bitcoin Cross-Border Payments More 'Substantial' Than Public Data Shows
A new study conducted by the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) has shed light on the true extent of Bitcoin's impact on cross-border payments, revealing that its significance may be even greater than previously believed. According to a…
Crypto Exchange Bybit Launches Derivatives Products in South Africa
EU to assess export controls on AI tech and semiconductor chips
The European Commission outlined four critical technology areas, including AI technology and semiconductor chips, on which it plans to run assessments to consider export controls.
Will XRP Price Defy A 50% Stock Market Crash? Analysts Share Predictions
The financial world is abuzz with speculations on the resilience of cryptocurrencies amidst potential global financial upheavals and a looming recession in the United States. XRP, with its unique standing, has become the centerpiece of these…
BIS, EU central banks building data platform to track crypto, DeFi flows
The Bank of International Settlements and a handful of European Central banks are building a system to track international flows of cryptocurrencies.
No Jury Yet, but We're Getting There
Sam Bankman-Fried had a grin on his face as he entered court on Tuesday morning – clad in a black suit and an uncharacteristically tame (read: closely trimmed) mop of hair. After nine long months, the disgraced crypto founder will finally have the…
Is Dogecoin On Life Support? Analyzing Its Recent Price Downturn
Dogecoin (DOGE), the notoriously popular meme-inspired cryptocurrency, is facing a turbulent period that has left investors and enthusiasts pondering its fate. The central query echoing through the crypto community is a haunting one: Is Dogecoin…
Bank of Korea to start CBDC infrastructure pilot
The pilot will include private banks and public institutions, while the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) will provide expert technical support.
FTX-SBF charges valid despite lack of US crypto laws, DOJ says
Sam Bankman-Fried’s counsel had argued that FTX was not located in the United States, and as SBF did follow regulatory obligations concerning FTX US, charges related to FTX international shouldn’t apply.
DeFi Project Yield Protocol to Wind Down by Year's End
At its peak in April 2022, Yield Protocol had over $22 million in total value locked, but this figure has since dwindled to around $2 million.
Bitcoin bull market awaits as US faces 'bear steepener' — Arthur Hayes
Bitcoin is witnessing a 16-year high in 30-year U.S. government bond yields, and money printing is all but guaranteed, says the ex-BitMEX CEO.
CBDC lays foundation for new global monetary system: French central bank
The first deputy governor at Banque de France calls central bank digital currency “the catalyst for improving cross-border payments.“
Blockchain finance to grow into $79.3B market by 2032
COVID-19 pandemic-induced disruptions in traditional finance, coupled with the promise to reduce operational costs, set the stage for mainstreaming the digital ecosystem.
Bitcoin Hovers Above $27.4K; XRP Notches Win, Solana Token Slides
Low volatility returned to crypto markets after a sudden move higher earlier this week following ETF decisions.