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Blur Dominates NFT Lending Market With 82% of All Loan Settlements Across the Sector, Dappradar Study Reveals

[May 26, 2023 10:30 PM] A recent study by Dappradar discloses the May loan volumes for non-fungible tokens (NFTs) reached a high of $375 million. The findings emphasize the significant influence of Blur within the NFT lending market, as the NFT marketplace platform…

Ordinals Is Bringing The NFT Industry To Bitcoin

[May 26, 2023 2:19 PM] The Ordinals protocol has taken the Bitcoin world by storm. Quickly amassing over 9,000,000 inscriptions, the new protocol allows for arbitrary data to be embedded on the Bitcoin blockchain. In addition to attracting attention from the NFT…

Digital Currency Group to Sunset Tradeblock, Cites ‘Regulatory Challenges’ and ‘Prolonged Crypto Winter’

[May 26, 2023 2:00 PM] Digital Currency Group has revealed its decision to sunset its institutional trading platform, Tradeblock, on May 31, 2023. The company attributes the move to the “challenging regulatory environment” and the enduring effects of the…

Binance, Other Crypto Players Shun Multichain as Bridging Rumors Swirl

[May 26, 2023 10:56 AM] The crypto bridging service Multichain is coming under the microscope from Binance and other important outposts.

Bitcoin Core Version 25.0 Released Bringing New Features And Transaction Use Cases

[May 26, 2023 10:22 AM] Bitcoin Core version 25.0 has been released, bringing new features, bug fixes and performance improvements to the software. Users can download the latest version from the official Bitcoin Core website or update their existing installations. The…

Nike Trips Up .SWOOSH Launch While Bitcoin NFTs Soar

[May 26, 2023 10:05 AM] Nike’s .SWOOSH NFT drop was filled with missteps, while a Bitcoin NFT collection topped the charts and NFT lending is gaining momentum with Binance and Astaria entering the market.

Stablecoin Issuer Lybra Finance Nears $100M in TVL

[May 26, 2023 9:54 AM] Lybra Finance was launched last month and uses liquid staking derivatives to offer an interesting-bearing stablecoin.

Gulf Binance Clinches Thai Regulatory Approval

[May 26, 2023 8:41 AM] The joint venture between Gulf Innova and Binance aims to offer crypto services in the country starting later this year.

Avalanche’s AVAX Token Remains Flat Ahead of its $130 Million Token Unlock

[May 26, 2023 7:53 AM] More than 9.3 million tokens will be unlocked Sunday, representing 1.2% of AXAX’s total supply.

Stablecoins Are the 'Glue' Between the Real Economy and Blockchain: Binance Japan General Manager

[May 26, 2023 6:53 AM] Tsuyoshi Chino added that Binance J.apan may be still "a long way off" its business and activities being properly understood in gaining regulatory acceptance

First Mover Americas: Digital Currency Group Is Closing Down TradeBlock

[May 26, 2023 6:00 AM] The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for May 26, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Coinmint Sues California Chipmaker for $23M, Alleging ‘Elaborate Deception’

[May 26, 2023 5:00 AM] The mining firm, which has been embroiled in several legal battles, describes an elaborate fraud scheme for a $150 million contract.

F1 Ticket Provider Platinum Group Introduces NFT Tickets for Global Racing Event

[May 26, 2023 5:00 AM] The NFTs, debuting this weekend at the Monaco Grand Prix, offer collectors access to the race as well as a host of loyalty benefits.

Crypto Exchange Coinone's Former Exec Acknowledges Bribery Charges in South Korea: Report

[May 26, 2023 3:09 AM] A lawyer for the accused reportedly said he admits "the facts of the prosecution," during a May 25 trial hearing.

EU Investment Firms Should Clearly State Crypto Is Unregulated, Watchdog Says

[May 26, 2023 2:47 AM] Companies that market crypto alongside traditional securities might mislead consumers about access to fair advice and compensation, the European Securities and Markets Authority worries.

Ether Balance on Exchanges Nears All-Time Low

[May 26, 2023 2:25 AM] Drop comes as the number of staked ether has surged.

Milady NFTs Get Dogecoin Treatment as Prices Retrace Days After Elon Musk Tweet

[May 26, 2023 1:37 AM] Top holders of LADYs meme coins are sitting on unrealized profits worth millions of dollars.

The Invisible Hand Restricting Bitcoin and Ether Price Swings

[May 26, 2023 12:58 AM] Hedging activity of market makers, who are always on the opposite of investors' trade, seems to have kept prices rangebound off late.

USBTC Aims to Become Bitcoin Mining Giant After Deal to Buy Celsius Assets

[May 25, 2023 6:57 PM] The miner will receive $15 million management fee for the Celsius mining assets, which it will operate exclusively.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Holding Pattern Continues as Lawmakers' Make Progress in Debt Limit Negotiations

[May 25, 2023 5:45 PM] ALSO: Graphics-chip manufacturer Nvidia's powerful GPUs were well-suited for bitcoin mining, but they now seem primed to boost the company's sales because of their usefulness in artificial intelligence technology, which is rising in importance.

Nike OF1 NFT Sale Surpasses $1M Despite Delays, Tech Issues

[May 25, 2023 3:52 PM] The highly-anticipated virtual sneaker sale on .SWOOSH faced persistent delays, leaving some users frustrated. Meanwhile, Nike has so far labeled the release as a success.

U.S. Presidential Candidate Ramaswamy Takes Potshot at DeSantis Bitcoin Remark

[May 25, 2023 3:19 PM] The largest cryptocurrency is suddenly a talking point in the 2024 race, after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declared he would “protect the ability to do things like Bitcoin” during the launch of his campaign on Twitter on Wednesday.

DCG Sunsets Trade Execution, Prime Brokerage Unit TradeBlock

[May 25, 2023 3:11 PM] The crypto conglomerate suffered a loss of more than $1 billion last year.

Bitcoin Lingers Below $26.5 Amid Debt Ceiling Worries

[May 25, 2023 2:56 PM] Unemployment and productivity data arrived stronger than expected but investors seemed focused narrowly on the ongoing negotiations that will determine if the U.S. government has to default on its debts.

Etonec and Mina Foundation to Create ZK-Powered Compliance Tool By Year’s End

[May 25, 2023 2:48 PM] The product is designed to enable DeFi and Web3 communities to comply with regulations while maintaining community members’ privacy.

Bankrupt Lending Platform Celsius Agrees To Purchase Bid By Fahrenheit

[May 25, 2023 2:38 PM] Bankrupt lending platform Celsius Network LLC has announced that it has selected a proposal by Fahrenheit as the winning bid to lead the company out of bankruptcy, according to reporting by Reuters.Celsius, which filed for Chapter 11 protection in…

Alameda-Backed ‘Samcoins’ CEO Alex Grebnev Sued by CoinTelegraph Owner Gregory Fishman

[May 25, 2023 2:00 PM] Alex Grebnev, CEO of the Maps.me (MAPs) and Oxygen (OXY) cryptocurrency projects closely linked to Sam Bankman-Fried’s failed FTX empire, is being sued by Gregory Fishman, reportedly an owner of crypto news site CoinTelegraph on allegations of fund…

Brazil's Central Bank Selects 14 Participants for CBDC Pilot

[May 25, 2023 2:00 PM] Among those selected are the largest local banks, Visa and Microsoft.

Nvidia's Blockbuster Outlook Reminds Bitcoin Miners to Give AI a Look

[May 25, 2023 1:58 PM] Bitcoin miners might find non-mining AI applications too tantalizing to pass up.

Liquid Staking Protocol Lido’s Defi Dominance Swells From 7% to 26% in 12 Months

[May 25, 2023 1:30 PM] According to statistics, the liquid staking platform Lido accounted for 7.45% of the total value locked in decentralized finance (DeFi) a year ago today. Since then, Lido’s market dominance has significantly increased over the last 12 months…