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Kraken Pushes Forward on Expansion in Spain, Ireland With Key Regulatory Steps

[Sep 26, 2023 7:40 AM] Kraken obtained a registration from Spain's central bank, while its Irish subsidiary secured a license.

Bitcoin Insurance Company AnchorWatch Raises $3 Million to Bring Multisig Mainstream

[Sep 26, 2023 7:00 AM] AnchorWatch, a leading insurer specializing in safeguarding Bitcoin holdings for commercial entities, announced a successful $3 million funding round today. The round was led by Ten31, with notable participation from Axiom BTC, Bitcoin…

Chase U.K. to Block Crypto Payments Citing Fraud, Scams

[Sep 26, 2023 6:23 AM] Starting Oct. 16, the bank will decline customer attempts to make payments related to crypto assets.

First Mover Americas: Coinbase Registers With Central Bank of Spain

[Sep 26, 2023 6:01 AM] The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 26, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Bitboy Ben Armstrong Arrested During Live Stream Over Stolen Lambo

[Sep 26, 2023 5:50 AM] Crypto influencer Ben ‘Bitboy’ Armstrong has been reportedly arrested while livestreaming his attempt to confront a former business partner. Excerpts from the Youtube video released on social media show him explaining to police the reasons for his…

Market Maker KeyRock Secures Swiss Anti-Money Laundering Clearance

[Sep 26, 2023 5:00 AM] The Brussels-based crypto firm joins the likes of BitGo in being approved by standards body VQF.

Taiwan Issues Crypto Guidance as It Steps Up Regulation

[Sep 26, 2023 4:24 AM] The guiding principles focus on customer protection and includes requirements to custody client funds separately from company assets.

Overcrowded, No Heat, Little Light: Inside SBF's Prison Digs

[Sep 26, 2023 4:00 AM] Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has traded his palatial Bahamas bunker for a bunk bed as he transitions from luxe to lockup.

Binance Restarts in Belgium Three Months After Order to Stop

[Sep 26, 2023 2:45 AM] In June the exchange was ordered by the Financial Services and Markets Authority to stop serving Belgium clients.

Sam Bankman-Fried Refiles for Temporary Release Ahead of Trial

[Sep 26, 2023 2:05 AM] The jailed founder of collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has renewed his request to be released temporarily during the course of his trial.

Crypto Fund Management Opportunity Could Be Worth as Much as $50B, Bernstein Says

[Sep 26, 2023 1:28 AM] The crypto industry is expected to transition into a formal, regulated asset management industry with more than $500 billion of assets over the next five years, the report said.

Celsius' Bankruptcy Nears End as Creditors Approve Reorganization Plan

[Sep 26, 2023 12:26 AM] Bankrupt crypto lender Celsius' creditors have voted to approve a plan that would return 67%-85% of holdings back to them.

World May Not Be Ready for U.S. Interest Rate at 7%, JPMorgan CEO Says

[Sep 26, 2023 12:05 AM] U.S. rates at 7% could push the U.S. economy into a recession, triggering risk aversion in financial markets.

Tether Denies Links With Alleged Spokeswoman Alex Welch; Blasts ‘Tabloid’ News Outlets

[Sep 26, 2023 12:00 AM] A controversy surrounding Alex Welch, an alleged spokeswoman of Tether, the company behind USDT, erupted last week as an article in the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) quoted her as a source for information on the company’s loans. However, Tether…

Ben Armstrong, Founder of Bitboy Crypto Channel, Apparently Arrested; BEN Plunges 30%

[Sep 25, 2023 11:30 PM] Armstrong has had an apparent fallout with his former business partners, several tweets suggest.

Optimism Slumps Most Among Crypto Majors Ahead of $30M Token Unlock

[Sep 25, 2023 1:59 PM] Optimism’s native token OP has dropped over 10% in a week, the most among the largest cryptocurrencies, ahead of its unlocking date that will increase the token’s supply.

Vitalik Buterin Shifts 400 Ether to Coinbase: Ethereum Co-Founder Moves $3.79M in 10 Days

[Sep 25, 2023 12:00 PM] Blockchain metrics indicate that an Ethereum-linked address tied to co-founder Vitalik Buterin transferred 400 ETH to Coinbase on September 24. Spotonchain’s data shows that over a ten-day stretch, Buterin’s address funneled a…

Coinbase Successfully Registers With Spain's Central Bank

[Sep 25, 2023 10:18 AM] The firm has registered as a crypto exchange and custody wallet provider.

Australian Man Who Spent $6.7M Erroneous Crypto.com Refund Faces Theft Charges, Guardian Reports

[Sep 25, 2023 10:09 AM] Jatinder Singh and his partner bought four houses, cars, artwork and other luxurious items with money they received due to an accounting error by Crypto.com, according to the Guardian.

Tron Founder Justin Sun Says HTX Exchange Hacked, Loses 5,000 ETH

[Sep 25, 2023 10:00 AM] According to several posts on the social media platform X written by Tron founder Justin Sun, the crypto exchange HTX (formally Huobi) was hacked for 5,000 ether. Despite the loss, Sun contends that user funds on the exchange are safe and the…

Crypto Exchange HTX Lost $8M of Ether Due to a Hack, Justin Sun Says

[Sep 25, 2023 8:54 AM] HTX, formerly Huobi, has been hacked with the total loss totaling 500 ether (ETH) worth around $8 million, according to HTX advisor and Tron founder Justin Sun.

Digital Euro at Least 2 Years Away, ECB’s Lagarde Says

[Sep 25, 2023 8:43 AM] The central banker said she wanted to address “conspiracy theories” about government snooping

Decade-Old ‘Sleeping Bitcoins’ Awaken: $8 Million Moved From 2012 Addresses

[Sep 25, 2023 8:30 AM] In 2023, there’s been a marked uptick in activity from so-called ‘sleeping bitcoins’ that date back to 2012. After eight transactions totaling 520 BTC from 2012 spent four days ago, an address from 2012 moved 149.99 BTC at…

Indian Crypto Investment Platform Mudrex Expands to Italy

[Sep 25, 2023 8:17 AM] Mudrex successfully registered with Italy's Organismo Agenti e Mediatori (OAM), a mandatory step for crypto firms, on Sept. 1, according to the CEO.

First Mover Americas: Aptos Rallies While Major Cryptos Trade Lower

[Sep 25, 2023 6:46 AM] The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 25, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

MicroStrategy Bought 5,445 Bitcoin for $150M Since August

[Sep 25, 2023 6:25 AM] The software ompany now holds nearly $4.68 billion worth of the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization.

Latam Insights: Bitcoin Farm Found at Venezuelan Jail, Bill Protecting Crypto From Seizure Advances in Brazil

[Sep 25, 2023 5:30 AM] Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: a Bitcoin mining farm is discovered during a raid on a Venezuelan jail, a bill that protects crypto from…

Crypto Traders Brace for Nearly $5B Bitcoin and Ether Options Expiry

[Sep 25, 2023 3:52 AM] Options are derivatives that give the purchaser the right to buy or sell the underlying at a pre-determined price at a later date. Quarterly options settlements are closely watched by traders.

Terra Classic Community Votes to Stop USTC Minting as Revival Efforts Continue

[Sep 25, 2023 3:02 AM] TerraUSD Classic, the stablecoin at the center of Terra’s implosion, will no longer be minted.

Crypto Traders Lean Bearish as Bitcoin Hovers Above $26K; DOGE, XRP Dip Most Among Majors

[Sep 25, 2023 1:40 AM] While bitcoin is currently in a consolidation period, an analysis of past cycles suggests that gains can be expected after 2024’s halving event, one data firm said.