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WazirX Hacked for $230M, Largely in SHIB, as Elliptic Says North Korea Behind Attack
[Jul 18 1:51 AM] One of the exchange's multisig wallets experienced a security breach, the exchange confirmed in an X post.
In Likely Precursor to Ether ETF Approval, Most Applicants Have Submitted Their Final Forms
[Jul 17 4:16 PM] Spot ether exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuers have submitted their final documents needed in order to launch the funds next week.
Ethereum ETFs Could Drive Prices to New Highs, Says Bitwise CIO
[Jul 17 3:20 PM] Ethereum prices are poised to reach new all-time highs, according to Matt Hougan, chief investment officer at Bitwise. Hougan’s analysis suggests that the introduction of spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) will significantly impact…
TradFi Giant State Street Mulls Creating Stablecoin, Tokenized Deposits: Bloomberg
[Jul 17 12:57 PM] Traditional financial heavyweights are getting increasingly involved in tokenization efforts, putting financial assets on blockchain rails for operational benefits.
Crypto Custody Firm Copper Receives Key License in Hong Kong as it Expands in Asia Pacific
[Jul 17 10:49 AM] The license permits the holder to provide trust and corporate services in the region.
'It's a Bitcoin Play': Mark Cuban Says Silicon Valley's Embrace of Trump Revolves Around Crypto
[Jul 17 10:44 AM]
OTC Crypto Spot Transaction Volume Surges 95% in H1 2024, Driven by Institutional Interest
[Jul 17 10:10 AM] The over-the-counter (OTC) institutional cryptocurrency market saw a dramatic increase in spot transaction volume in the first half of 2024. A recent report by Finery Markets reveals a 95% year-over-year growth, highlighting a significant rise in…
Polymarket Hires Nate Silver After Taking in $265M of Bets on U.S. Election: Report
[Jul 17 9:49 AM] As the U.S. presidential election enters its final stretch, crypto-based prediction market platform Polymarket is striking while the iron is hot by hiring popular statistician and writer Nate Silver as an adviser.
US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Attract $422 Million in Single-Day Inflows
Crypto Exchanges Clamping Down on Prime Brokers Is Backwards Step for Market Efficiency, Traders Say
[Jul 17 4:51 AM]
Market Maker Flowdesk Doubled Down on the U.S. as Things Looked Bleak. Now That Bet Is Paying Off
[Jul 17 3:51 AM] Flowdesk's CEO made a contrarian bet on the U.S. as the Securities and Exchange Commission was waging war on crypto. Fast forward a year, and the country has bitcoin ETFs, ether ETFs are imminent and pro-crypto legislation is before the Senate.
OKX Wallet Hits 100 Protocol Support as It Adds TON Compatibility
[Jul 17 2:34 AM] There is a growing TON-based economy, using Telegram as a hub, and activity tends to increase when new gamification features are added.
Standard Chartered-Backed Zodia Markets to Buy Elwood Trading Desk
[Jul 17 1:30 AM] The deal will strengthen Zodia Markets' over-the-counter business while allowing Elwood to conentrate on its software-as-a-service activities.
Crypto Trading Firm XBTO Establishes Tokenization Team to Focus on Real World Assets
[Jul 17 1:00 AM] The tokenization platform will soon offer an “e-note” for hemp and CBD producer AgroRef.
Caliza Raises $8.5 Million to Ease Cross Border Payments Using USDC in Latam
[Jul 17 12:19 AM] Caliza, a fintech company headquartered in the U.S. but focused on Latam, has raised $8.5 million in a funding round led by Initialized, seeking to expand the reach of its foothold in Brazil. The company offers B2B solutions focusing on USDC…
$301M Flows Into Bitcoin ETFs, Led by Blackrock and Ark Invest
[Jul 16 11:19 AM] U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw their seventh consecutive day of inflows on Monday, attracting $301.04 million. Both IBIT and ARKB experienced nearly identical inflows, each drawing in $117 million. Bitcoin ETFs Attract Inflows…
Sam Altman's Worldcoin Surges 15% as Investor and Team Lockup Extended
[Jul 16 8:27 AM] Decentralized identity project Worldcoin has announced that it is extending lock ups for early investors and team members, the project's native token (WLD) rose by 13% after the announcement was published.
Defi Protocol LI.FI Struck by $8M Exploit
[Jul 16 7:30 AM] Decentralized finance (DeFi) platform LI.FI protocol has been hit by an exploit worth around $8 million following a series of suspicious withdrawals, on-chain data shows.
From Microstrategy to Gamestop — Backed Introduces 5 New Tokenized Equities
[Jul 16 7:05 AM] Backed, a firm specializing in real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, has launched five new tokenized equities. The newly introduced tokens represent stocks of prominent companies, offering non-U.S. investors exposure to these assets via blockchain…
Meme Coins Outperform BTC, ETH and SOL as Traders Rotate Holdings
[Jul 16 7:01 AM] The $53 billion meme coin sector rose by more than 12% on Tuesday with the likes of pepe (PEPE) and dogwifhat (WIF) surging by 22% and 25% respectively, data from CoinGecko shows.
Loka Launches Bitcoin Mining Pool for Institutional Investors With Support From Hashlabs
[Jul 16 7:00 AM] Institutional investors will be able to buy bitcoin futures at below-market rates from miners using sustainable energy.
Crypto Exchange Kraken Signs Sleeve Sponsorship Deal With Premier League Club Spurs
[Jul 16 6:30 AM] Last week, Kraken announced an equivalent deal with Spanish soccer team Atlético Madrid, meaning the company now has a presence in both England's Premier League and Spain's La Liga.
CarnationFM: A Decentralized Radio Playing Songs With Encrypted Hidden Messages
[Jul 15 11:52 PM] A music-focused radio FM which allows songs to act as a transport vessel for hidden messages has emerged from EthBerlin 2024 as the award winner for the Best Social Impact.
Blackrock CEO Larry Fink Explains Why Everyone Should Consider Bitcoin in Portfolios
A Crypto Trading Clampdown Expands Beyond Binance to Another Large Exchange
[Jul 15 10:53 AM]
BlackRock’s Larry Fink: Bitcoin Is ‘Legitimate Financial Instrument'
[Jul 15 9:57 AM] BlackRock (BLK) CEO Larry Fink reiterated his belief that Bitcoin {{BTC}} is an asset that everybody should consider holding as part of their portfolio.
Tether Taps Chainalysis Chief Economist Philip Gradwell as Economics Head
[Jul 15 6:00 AM] Gradwell will be responsible for quantifying the Tether economy to regulators.
BlackRock Assets Under Management Rise Through $10T
[Jul 15 4:39 AM] The asset manager is the largest public holder of bitcoin by virtue of its iShares Bitcoin Trust exchange-traded fund, which now holds more than 300,000 BTC.
JP Morgan-backed blockchain firm ‘Partior’ closes $60M Series B funding
[Jul 13 10:46 AM] Partior is already processing transactions on behalf of several firms including JP Morgan, DBS, and Temasek.