Appeal Court Punts on Bankman-Fried's Bid to Secure Release from Jail
[Sep 19, 2023 10:00 AM] The one-time crypto exchange executive has made several arguments to get out of jail before his trial.
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Some Binance EU Users Find Fiat Withdrawals Cut Off Even Before Paysafe Ends Service
[Sep 19, 2023 9:20 AM] Binance says Paysafe gave it short notice that a “very small portion” of European users will be subject to an earlier closure before the payments provider pulls support for the exchange on Sept. 25.
$500 Billion Nomura's Digital Asset Subsidiary Launches Bitcoin Fund for Institutions
[Sep 19, 2023 9:15 AM] Laser Digital, a subsidiary of $500 billion asset manager Nomura, unveiled its new Bitcoin Adoption Fund today, according to a press release sent to Bitcoin Magazine. Notably, this is just the first in a series of investment solutions that Laser…
CZ Denies Binance.US Used Ceffu or Binance Custody in Apparent Contradiction
[Sep 19, 2023 8:25 AM] Binance.US previously told a DC court it used custody software offered by Binance’s international arm that was later rebranded Ceffu.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Hits $27K for First Time in Two Weeks
[Sep 19, 2023 7:40 AM] The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 19, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
Cøbra Can't Fight $700K Craig Wright Legal Fees as an Anon, UK Judge Rules Again
[Sep 19, 2023 7:01 AM] The pseudonymous Bitcoin.org operator lost an appeal on a November ruling that said he cannot challenge legal fees from the self-proclaimed Bitcoin inventor while remaining anonymous.
Optimism Quietly Rolls Out Third Community Airdrop
[Sep 19, 2023 6:41 AM] Optimism airdrops 19,411,313 token worth $27 million.
Nomura's Laser Digital Starts 'Bitcoin Adoption Fund' for Institutional Investors
[Sep 19, 2023 6:30 AM] The Bitcoin Adoption Fund will provide long-only exposure and will be the first in a range of such digital asset investment products offered by Laser Digital.
Crypto Firms, Banks Asked to Discuss UK Debanking, Regulator Says
[Sep 19, 2023 6:22 AM] While crypto firms have struggled to access banking services in the country, a wide-ranging FCA report on debanking follows allegations from broadcaster Nigel Farage that his bank account was shuttered due to his political views.
Over 50% of US Bitcoin Miners to Back New Policy Group
[Sep 19, 2023 6:00 AM] The Chamber of Digital Commerce, an advocacy organization for digital innovation and Bitcoin, has unveiled a new initiative known as the Digital Power Network. The Digital Power Network's primary mission is to advocate for Bitcoin mining and…
JPEX Drama Shows Need for Crypto Regime, Hong Kong Leader Says
[Sep 19, 2023 3:44 AM] The territory’s leader urged investors to use licensed platforms and promised more education about crypto risks
Citigroup Unveils Token Services for Institutional Clients
[Sep 19, 2023 3:26 AM] In a pilot, Citi used smart contracts to serve the same purpose as bank guarantees and letters of credit working with shipping company Maersk and a canal authority.
Binance Staked Ether Experiences $573M in Inflows This Month
[Sep 19, 2023 2:50 AM] Binance's staked ether token (BETH) experienced $573 million in deposits across two single days in September, more than quadrupling total value locked to $731 million, DefiLlama data show.
Sino Global, Coinbase and Libra Alums Start $60 Million Web3 Fund
[Sep 19, 2023 12:35 AM] Oak Grove Ventures will focus on early-stage investments in Web3, artificial intelligence and biotechnology.
Bank of Russia Governor Elvira Nabiullina: ‘Cash Is Not Going Away’
[Sep 18, 2023 11:30 PM] Elvira Nabiullina, Governor of the Bank of Russia, talked about the future of cash in the context of the digital ruble pilot currently being executed in the country. Nabiullina explained that physical money was not disappearing and that the future…
FTX Bankruptcy Estate Sues Sam Bankman-Fried's Parents, Joseph and Barbara, to Claw Back 'Misappropriated Funds'
[Sep 18, 2023 10:55 PM] Allan Joseph Bankman and Barabara Fried, the parents of Sam Bankman-Fried, have been sued by the FTX bankruptcy estate.
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire: Stablecoin Bill Unlikely to Be Signed Into Law
[Sep 18, 2023 7:30 PM] Jeremy Allaire, CEO of Circle, the issuer of USDC, the second-largest stablecoin in the market, has shared his skepticism about the passing of a stablecoin law anytime soon. On Laura Shin’s podcast, Unchained, Allaire explained that, while…
‘I Just Want to Keep Things Moving’: Judge Makes No Ruling in SEC-Binance Document Dispute
[Sep 18, 2023 4:32 PM] A U.S. judge declined to order Binance.US to make its executives more available for depositions, or for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to back down in its demands for more documents during a hearing Monday.
Users on Ethereum’s Decentralized Polymarket Speculate on Biden’s Impeachment
[Sep 18, 2023 4:00 PM] After the Republican House of Representatives speaker, Kevin McCarthy, directed the House to open an impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden, bettors on the cryptocurrency-powered Polymarket platform have started placing bets on whether Biden will be…
Bitcoin’s Crypto Market Dominance Rises to 50% and It Could Go Higher, Say Analysts
[Sep 18, 2023 3:32 PM] Hopes for a spot bitcoin ETF and the latest regulatory actions could prove a further catalyst.
Binance’s U.S. Exchange Bucks SEC’s Document Requests Amid Investigation
[Sep 18, 2023 2:33 PM] The crypto exchange is fighting to avoid handing over certain documents to the regulator, arguing the SEC’s requests are “overbroad.”
Bitcoin Gives Up $27K in Sharp Tumble as Crypto Liquidations Top $100M
[Sep 18, 2023 12:57 PM] BTC price fell to $26,700 from $27,200 during Monday.
Chainlink’s LINK Soars, Outperforming Other Crypto Majors
[Sep 18, 2023 12:47 PM] The uptick comes as the company has secured a number of notable partnerships with traditional finance institutions.
From $10,000 to $24 Million: 909 ‘Sleeping Bitcoins’ From 2012 Stir After 11 Years
SEC Rips Into Binance.US Over 'Shaky' Asset Custody, Asks Court to Order Inspection
[Sep 18, 2023 10:02 AM] The regulator asked a U.S. court to reject Binance's "half-hearted" objections to its motion seeking depositions, an inspection and communication from the exchange.
Roughed-Up Bitcoin Miner Stocks Attempt Rally as BTC Retakes $27K
[Sep 18, 2023 9:38 AM] Many in the sector are down 50% or more over the past two months.
Senator Warren’s Crypto Money Laundering Bill Builds Momentum as More Sign On
[Sep 18, 2023 9:34 AM] U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) has enlisted more support from key lawmakers in a growing coalition pushing for a law to crack down on money-laundering and sanctions abuses in crypto, with new sponsorship from the top Democrats on the Senate…
Crypto VC Firm Blockchain Capital Raises $580M for 2 New Funds
[Sep 18, 2023 9:00 AM] Most of the firm's limited partners are traditional institutional investors, including university endowments, private foundations, financial institutions, sovereign wealth funds and U.S. pension plans.
New York Regulator Seeks Tougher Norms for Adding, De-Listing Crypto Coins
[Sep 18, 2023 8:06 AM] Licensees in the state will have to set out technology, market and regulatory risks for listed cryptocurrencies under the state’s BitLicense regime
First Mover Americas: Friend.tech Drives Up Coinbase’s Base Blockchain Activity
[Sep 18, 2023 6:10 AM] The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 18, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.