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.Â
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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.Â
Altcoin Watch: Mega Whales Are Taking These Alts Off Exchanges
On-chain data shows the whales of these altcoins have been shifting their supply from exchanges to cold wallets recently, a sign that may be bullish for their prices. Whales Of These Altcoins Have Been Moving Into Self-Custody Recently In a new…
Prediction Market Limitless Raises $3M in Pre-Seed Round Led by 1confirmation
PRESS RELEASE. Limitless Labs, the R&D network behind prediction market Limitless, has announced the successful closure of a pre-seed round. A total of $3M was raised in a round led by prominent venture capital firm 1confirmation, which has…
Key Reasons Why Sui Investors Are Buying New Casino ICO Mpeppe (MPEPE)
The cryptocurrency market is always on the lookout for new opportunities, and Sui (SUI) has been a standout in recent months, attracting a large number of investors with its strong performance and technological advancements. However, despite Sui’s…
U.S. Treasury Sanctions Cambodian Tycoon With Ties to Pig Butchering Scams
One of Cambodia’s wealthiest businessmen has been hit with U.S. sanctions for allegedly playing a role in serious human rights abuses – including human trafficking and torture – tied to a pig butchering scam operation headquartered in the Southeastâ
Bitcoin Gains 5% to $61K Ahead of Fed, but Order Books Suggest Rally Could Be Capped
Wednesday's FOMC meeting carries uncertainty for the market, with investors still divided on the magnitude of rate cut.
U.S. Republican Lawmakers Say Crypto Legislation Not Yet Off the Table for This Year
Two of the leading U.S. lawmakers seeking crypto oversight legislation, Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) and Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), are maintaining their position that a chance remains for a bill to clear Congress before the year is out.
Key Battleground State Pennsylvania Hosts Day Five of the America Loves Crypto Tour
On a cool autumn evening in Philadelphia, PA, more than just crypto bros showed up in The City of Brotherly Love to show their support for Bitcoin and crypto on the fifth stop on the America Loves Crypto tour. A diverse crowd of approximately 200…
Circle's USDC in Brazil and Mexico Now Available to Businesses Via Banking System
Previously, the stablecoin could only be purchased through crypto exchanges.
REGULATING BITCOIN AND CRYPTO IN NIGERIA: CROSSROADS BETWEEN CAPITAL CONTROL AND FINANCIAL FREEDOM
The ascent of Bitcoin and digital assets has sparked a classic battle, with governments acting as vigilant hawks, trying to control a technology that is as nimble and elusive as a gazelle darting across the savanna of decentralization. In Nigeria…
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.
Why stocks may send Bitcoin price back to $50K before OctoberÂ
Bitcoin and SPX share a high correlation index as the U.S. stock approaches a new all-time high a day before the Fed cuts interest rates.
Liquid Staking Absorbs 400,000 ETH, Closing in on 14M Mark
According to the latest figures, over the past 38 days, starting from Aug. 10, 2024, the total value locked in decentralized finance (defi) protocols has slipped by $5.07 billion. Despite this decrease, ethereum continues to pour into liquid…
U.S. CFTC Chair Behnam Says Regulator Will Keep Pursuing Kalshi Case
After the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission's court defeat last week in the agency's pursuit of Kalshi's election contracts, the regulator's chairman, Rostin Behnam, said it will still keep pursuing the case against what it continues to…
Shiba Inu Competitor FLOKI Forms Falling Wedge That Could Trigger 54% Breakout
After going on an incredible run back in 2023, top Shiba Inu competitor FLOKI has swam into the mainstream of crypto investments. Its break toward the $1 billion market cap level solidified its position as one of the leading meme coins in the…
Ripple co-founder leads $10M raise for decentralized clearing
Chris Larsen’s $10 million investment in Yellow Network aims to tackle liquidity fragmentation, scalability, and capital efficiency in crypto markets.
Memebet Token GambleFi Presale Enjoys Successful First Week, Could it Give 500x Gains Like Rollbit?
A new meme coin is catching investors’ attention this week. Memebet (MEMEBET) is putting a crypto twist on online gambling, aiming to combine the popularity of meme coins with the buzz of digital casinos. And with nearly $250,000 raised in…
Long-Term Dogecoin Whale Purchases Their Rivals Shiba Inu and Mpeppe Currently At $0.0021
The meme coin landscape has seen its fair share of ups and downs, but the loyalty and excitement within the community remain stronger than ever. Recently, a significant development shook the cryptocurrency world: a long-term Dogecoin (DOGE) whale…
BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Monday Posted First Net Inflows in 14 Days
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) broke its 13-day long streak of flat or negative flows, with the fund Monday taking in $15.8 million, according to data from Farside Investors.
Tether-Issued Stablecoin USDT's Market Share Grows to 75% as Market Cap Tops $118B
The largest stablecoin's market cap has almost doubled, while key rivals declined and new entrants have yet to challenge its position.
Winklevoss Twins' Father Donates $4M Bitcoin to School Teaching Theory That Inspired Satoshi
His donation is the first bitcoin gift that the college has received, and will fund new business programs
Donald Trump Is Now a DeFi Enthusiast. Here’s Why It Matters
Trump’s new DeFi project may fail, as many do, but its launch, coming in the midst of a presidential campaign, is further proof that crypto has entered the mainstream, says Graeme Moore, head of tokenization at the Polymesh Association.
Trump’s World Liberty Financial Crypto Venture Reveals WLFI Token Structure
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has led the launch of World Liberty Financial, a new cryptocurrency venture, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest. The project, featuring the WLFI token, allocates 20% to the founding team…
Binance denies blame in $230M WazirX hack, urges user repayments
Binance urged the WazirX team to take accountability for the hack, and compensate users for the loss of funds.
PayPal and Venmo's ENS integration to boost mainstream crypto adoption
The new integration could bring Web2 and Web3 users together, which could be the key to unlocking true mainstream crypto payment adoption.
FTM Rockets 17% Amid Growing Interest In Fantom Ecosystem
Fantom (FTM) has been soaring 17% over the past week, on a quite decent trend, with strong support recorded in the area of $0.47-$0.48, data from IntoTheBlock indicates. This suggests that the price jump may be connected to increased demand and…
Human Rights Foundation Grants 10 Bitcoin to 20 Projects Worldwide
Today, the Human Rights Foundation (HRF) announced its most recent round of Bitcoin Development Fund grants, according to a press release sent to Bitcoin Magazine. 10 BTC, currently worth $590,000 at the time of writing, is being granted across 20…
Don’t Believe the Hype, the First Rate Cut Isn’t a Market Disaster
With the first Fed rate cut looming, the markets are in selling mood. But history shows that the S&P tends to rally after monetary easing, which in turn should support risk assets like cryptocurrencies, says Scott Garliss.
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: NEAR Gains 4.8% as Index Rallies
Uniswap, up 3.3%, also lead gainers in overnight trading.