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Coinbase Shares Sink 9% on Report CME to Consider Listing Spot Bitcoin
[May 16, 2024 12:37 PM] The stock was the second worst performing among crypto stocks on Thursday.
Solana Meme Coin Factory Pump.Fun Compromised by 'Bonding Curve' Exploit
[May 16, 2024 12:28 PM] The exploiter may not be making any money from the attack.
DTCC, Chainlink Complete Pilot to Accelerate Fund Tokenization with JPMorgan, Templeton, BNY Mellon Participating; LINK Gains 7%
[May 16, 2024 12:22 PM] The aim of the Smart NAV pilot was to test a process to bring and disseminate fund data on multiple blockchains, a key step for tokenization.
Senate Passes Bill to Overturn SEC Rule on Bitcoin And Crypto Custody, Biden Threatens Veto
[May 16, 2024 11:18 AM] Moments ago, the Senate passed legislation H.J.Res. 109 that would overturn the SEC's Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) No. 121, preventing highly regulated financial firms from custodying Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The legislation passed…
U.S. Senate Votes to Kill SEC's Crypto Accounting Policy, Testing Biden's Veto Threat
[May 16, 2024 10:49 AM] The U.S. Senate joined the House of Representatives on Thursday in seeking to erase the controversial Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) crypto policy known as Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121, though President Joe Biden has vowed to veto…
How 2 Brothers Allegedly Cheated a Noxious-But-Accepted Ethereum Practice for $25M
[May 16, 2024 10:48 AM] First there was "The Bait." Then there was "Unblinding the block," followed by "The Search," and ultimately "The Propagation." U.S. prosecutors detailed an incredibly complicated Ethereum exploit in an indictment.
Former Alameda Research Boss Sam Trabucco Reemerges to Defend Ryan Salame Before Sentencing
[May 16, 2024 10:23 AM] Reports indicate that Sam Trabucco, the former co-CEO of the cryptocurrency trading firm Alameda Research, penned a letter to the judge set to sentence Ryan Salame, co-CEO of FTX Digital Markets. Trabucco’s letter emerged amidst numerous…
French Securities Regulator Warns Investors Against Crypto Exchange Bybit
[May 16, 2024 10:04 AM] France's securities regulator has issued a renewed warning against crypto exchange Bybit, urging customers to “make arrangements for the eventuality that the platform [may] suddenly cease to provide services” to customers in France.
U.S. Treasury Says It Wants to Better Money Laundering Regulations Around Crypto, Other Illicit Finance
[May 16, 2024 10:00 AM] The U.S. Treasury Department wants to continue beefing up anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing efforts around digital assets, as part of its broader strategy to tamp down on illicit financing.
Bitcoin Mining Cost Drops to $45K as Inefficient Miners Exit: JPMorgan
[May 16, 2024 9:05 AM] The bank sees limited upside for the bitcoin price in the near term due to a number of headwinds.
Miner Hut 8’s Bitcoin Stack Gives it Capital to Pursue Upcoming Projects, Upgrade to Buy: Craig-Hallum
[May 16, 2024 7:31 AM] The miner’s bitcoin stash is a protective feature for investors and opportunistic capital for the business to use for growth, the report said.
Tens of Thousands Show Overwhelming Support for Abolishing the Fed, US Policymaker’s Poll Reveals
[May 16, 2024 7:16 AM] On May 15, Thomas Massie, a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, posted on X, inquiring whether he should introduce legislation to abolish the U.S. Federal Reserve. The poll garnered over 115,000 votes, with a…
Telegram-Based Notcoin Debuts at $1B FDV on Ton Blockchain
[May 16, 2024 7:14 AM] Notcoin, a gaming token that has more than 35 million users, has began trading at a $TKTK fully diluted value (FDV), according to TradingView.
Crypto and DeFi Wallet Firm Fordefi Gets Cover from Insurance Giant Munich Re
[May 16, 2024 7:00 AM]
Protocol Village: Lita Releases 'Valida ZkEVM,' Claims Speed, Efficiency Advantages
[May 16, 2024 7:00 AM] The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of May 16-22.
Leading Crypto-Policy Academic in Washington to Open Disclosure Firm Bluprynt
[May 16, 2024 7:00 AM] Georgetown Law professor Christopher Brummer leads an annual event on emerging financial technology in Washington that became a top forum for crypto issues in recent years. Now he's joining the sector, founding Bluprynt to help the industry with…
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Tops $66K as Interest-Rate Cuts Loom
[May 16, 2024 6:01 AM] The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for May 16, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
India's Market Regulator Suggests Shared Crypto Oversight Even as RBI Seeks Stablecoin Ban: Reuters
[May 16, 2024 5:17 AM] The Securities and Exchange Board of India submitted a recommendation that several regulators should oversee trade in cryptocurrencies, Reuters reported citing documents.
CME to Launch Bitcoin Trading for Hedge Funds and Traders
[May 16, 2024 4:48 AM] The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), the world's largest futures exchange, is planning to offer spot bitcoin trading on its platform, according to a Financial Times report. This move would provide major hedge funds and institutional traders with…
Ether-Bitcoin Ratio Slides to Lowest Since April 2021. Here's Why
[May 16, 2024 4:48 AM] The ether-bitcoin ratio slides to a three-year low, extending year-to-date losses to nearly 16%.
Bitcoin Traders Expect Prices to Hit $74K Highs as Selling Pressure Eases
[May 16, 2024 3:25 AM] One trading desk has seen an uptick in call buying activity with targets of as high as $120,000 for December 2024.
Tornado Cash Developer Alexey Pertsev Appeals Guilty Verdict
[May 16, 2024 2:48 AM] Pertsev was found guilty of money laundering on Tuesday by a Dutch judge.
SHIB to Get More Scarce as Key Exchange Expands to Shibarium
[May 16, 2024 1:35 AM] Increased transactions on the Shibarium blockchain will lead to a higher burn rate for the SHIB token, reducing its circulating supply.
CME Looks to Take On Binance and Coinbase, Could Launch Spot Bitcoin Trading: Report
[May 16, 2024 1:04 AM] The CME is already the top bitcoin futures exchange by open interest, while the offshore, non-regulated Binance dominates the spot market.
Coinbase to Target Australia's Self-Managed Pension Funds: Bloomberg
[May 16, 2024 12:49 AM] Coinbase is developing a service which will specifically target Australia' self-managed pensions sector, the exchange's Asia-Pacific Managing Director John O’Loghlen told Bloomberg.
Bitcoin Has Best Day in 2 Months as Markets Anticipate a ‘Summer of Easing'
[May 16, 2024 12:08 AM] The net percent of global central banks cutting rates is increasing in a positive sign for risk assets, including cryptocurrencies.
Eclipse Labs Promotes Vijay Chetty to CEO Nearly a Week After Neel Somani's Ouster
[May 15, 2024 11:48 PM] Neel Somani, the founder and CEO of Eclipse Labs, stepped down after sexual assault allegations recently surfaced.
Canada’s ‘Crypto King’ and Associate Arrested, Charged With Fraud in Alleged $30M Ponzi Scheme
[May 15, 2024 5:24 PM] Two Canadian men have been arrested and charged with fraud for allegedly swindling investors out of $40 million CAD – approximately $30 million USD – in a crypto and foreign exchange investment scheme.
Izzy Englander's Millennium, Paul Singer’s Elliott Among Bitcoin ETF Holders
[May 15, 2024 3:19 PM] After Tuesday’s surprising disclosure of a $161 million allocation from the State of WIsconsin, more investment whales turned out to have been part of the unprecedented success of the ETFs.