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Existential threat? Why some banks are anxious about CBDCs

[Jul 26, 2023 7:01 AM] The prospect of a retail CBDC has some major banks anxious over their revenue streams.

South Korea strengthens crypto regulation with LEI adoption and crime unit

[Jul 26, 2023 6:54 AM] The decision was driven by the country's concern over illicit activities in the crypto market and the desire to safeguard investors.

Worldcoin struggles to find new users willing to scan iris for crypto

[Jul 26, 2023 6:47 AM] The controversial crypto project’s new sign-ups have dwindled and numbers pale in comparison to the 2 million sign-ups before the launch of the project.

Binance halts trading of FDUSD stablecoin due to ‘technical issues’

[Jul 26, 2023 5:02 AM] Ahead of the launch, Binance said it would offer zero maker fees for all FDUSD trading pairs.

Zero-knowledge tech development heats up amid bear market

[Jul 25, 2023 2:00 PM] The intersection of ZK proofs and multichain bridges has become one of the industry's more intriguing development.

Solana game developer Automata announces mass layoffs

[Jul 25, 2023 9:16 AM] "It is with a heavy heart that I am writing today to share news about team restructuring efforts we are effectuating today," wrote CEO and co-founder Michael Wagner.

Crypto-friendly Robinhood inches to UK with local CEO appointment

[Jul 25, 2023 7:37 AM] Robinhood has been planning expansion into the United Kingdom since 2019 but the project has faced multiple delays.

Debt is GOOD for Bitcoin?? Shocking insights revealed

[Jul 25, 2023 7:00 AM] Cointelegraph analyst and writer Marcel Pechman explains why debt might be good for Bitcoin, and discusses JPMorgan’s method for trading debt instruments.

Worldcoin launch raises eyebrows as WLD price notches a double-digit gain

[Jul 24, 2023 2:35 PM] Worldcoin price soared to $3.58 shortly after launching but traders and crypto advocates have many concerns.

XRP court ruling marks milestone, but new crypto law could take years

[Jul 24, 2023 7:01 AM] Ripple’s partial victory against the SEC is positive, but crypto firms still face uncertainty without a regulatory framework.

Ripple Committed to Markets With Clear Rules in Asia and Europe After US Court Win

[Jul 24, 2023 5:30 AM] Following a partial court victory in the United States, crypto company Ripple intends to stay focused on markets with clear regulations for the industry, including jurisdictions in Asia such as Singapore and Hong Kong. The U.S.-based blockchain…

Nigerian central bank adds NFC upgrade to eNaira for contactless payments

[Jul 23, 2023 2:02 AM] The central bank reportedly emphasized that the addition of NFC technology will play a crucial role in boosting the adoption rates for the CBDC.

SEC’s appeal won’t be a setback for XRP holders — Pro XRP lawyer

[Jul 23, 2023 12:39 AM] John Deaton elaborated on the possible scenarios and intricacies of enforcing the summary judgment.

Nigerian social payments app shuts down crypto exchange services

[Jul 22, 2023 1:04 AM] The company cited that it will cease operations of its exchange services as part of the shareholders' decision to restructure the business to focus on Cashlink.

US DoJ accuses FTX founder of leaking private diary of Caroline Ellison

[Jul 21, 2023 4:21 AM] Sam Bankman-Fried attempted to publicly discredit government witness Caroline Ellison, who was once his business ally and a romantic partner, the DoJ argued.

US House Republican committees introduce joint digital assets bill

[Jul 20, 2023 5:37 PM] The House Agriculture and Financial Services Committees have been working together all year on a bill to rival Lummis and Gillibrand’s RFIA.

UK government rejects lawmakers call to treat crypto like gambling

[Jul 20, 2023 5:42 AM] The government added that they are already working on regulating the crypto market and a proposed regulatory legislation was laid before parliament and debated last month.

Polygon 2.0 begins groundwork for decentralized governance

[Jul 20, 2023 3:09 AM] The expansion will encompass all blockchains and applications running on the Polygon network, democratizing the upgrade process and fostering community participation.

Kuwait bans crypto and virtual assets transactions

[Jul 20, 2023 1:16 AM] Kuwait’s Capital Markets Authority has officially confirmed the commitment to “absolute prohibition” of virtually all crypto operations in the country.

US lawmakers propose SEC chair consider legislation, not enforcement approach to crypto

[Jul 19, 2023 10:14 AM] Reps. French Hill and Dusty Johnson suggested the SEC may have undertaken certain actions on crypto “seemingly timed to coincide with related Congressional activity."

Nasdaq halts launch of cryptocurrency custody service

[Jul 19, 2023 7:22 AM] Nasdaq said it remains committed to the digital asset business development and will be monitoring the market events in the near future.

Manta Network developer raises $25M in Series A, launches layer 2 for ZK apps

[Jul 19, 2023 7:00 AM] The funds will be utilized to expand the network, attract more users and explore diverse use cases for Manta Pacific.

Bitcoin rally will lead to "speculative blow-off top” in 2024, Mark Yusko predicts

[Jul 18, 2023 12:01 PM] BlackRock's application for a spot Bitcoin ETF has kicked off the next Bitcoin bull run, which will culminate in 2024 with a speculative parabolic run, according to Morgan Creek Capital’s Mark Yusko.

This Under-The-Radar Coin Just Beat The Top 100 Cryptocurrencies With 120% Explosion

[Jul 18, 2023 4:35 AM] Cryptocurrencies and the gaming industry have a new contender in Rollbit, and it has been making headlines over the past few days thanks to a slew of improvements to its blockchain technology. In a recent development, Rollbit disclosed its most…

Chair Gensler says SEC reaction to Ripple decision is mixed, still under consideration

[Jul 17, 2023 3:51 PM] Gensler was asked about the Ripple decision twice shortly after the ruling, and his main message was that he would rather not talk about it.

G20’s FSB Pushes for Global Crypto Regulations and Standards Aiming to Curb Crypto ‘Spillover’ Risks

[Jul 17, 2023 3:30 PM] On Monday, the Financial Stability Board (FSB), a product of the G20 organization, unveiled its proposed guidelines for a global regulatory structure overseeing the operations of crypto assets. The international entity emphasizes that nations…

Inflows into crypto investment funds rise as Bitcoin carries 99% of the load

[Jul 17, 2023 2:00 PM] However, Ethereum saw outflows in the amount of $2 million and remains the asset with the most outflows year-to-date.

SEC v. Ripple referred to judge who ordered release of ‘Hinman Documents’

[Jul 17, 2023 1:04 PM] Judge Analisa Torres has sent the remaining issues in the SEC v. Ripple case to Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn.

Senator Lummis urges clear crypto regulations after XRP ruling

[Jul 16, 2023 12:23 AM] The outcome of this case could establish a precedent that shapes the regulatory landscape for various digital assets within the United States.

Europe Expects Its First Bitcoin ETF This Month, Report

[Jul 16, 2023 12:00 AM] Europe’s first bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) is set to launch in July after a 12-month delay caused by the crypto winter. The fund has been authorized in Guernsey, a more flexible jurisdiction, which will ostensibly help to avoid some of the…