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Latam Insights — Honduras Opens Public CBDC Consultation, Venezuela Applies to Enter BRICS

[Aug 6, 2023 11:30 PM] Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: Honduras opens a central bank digital currency (CBDC) consultation, Venezuela applies officially to join…

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Teases $30K While the Long Wait for an ETF Continues

[Aug 6, 2023 7:52 PM] Trading volume is down, but all signs point to a break-out around the corner.

Bitcoin’s Historic Surge: Record 682,281 Transactions in a Day Mark 2023 as Year of Increased Activity 

[Aug 6, 2023 10:30 AM] In a year marked by historic milestones, the Bitcoin network has recorded its most active period ever, processing the highest number of confirmed transactions per day. The network reached an all-time high on May 1, 2023, with 682,281 transactions…

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez Announces Acceptance of Cryptocurrencies for 2024 Presidential Campaign

[Aug 5, 2023 5:30 PM] On August 4, 2023, Miami Republican mayor Francis Suarez announced that he’s accepting cryptocurrencies for campaign donations. The 2024 presidential candidate revealed the decision to accept digital currencies during a Coindesk TV…

Reports Suggest 11th-Largest Bitcoin Wallet Belongs to Stablecoin Giant Tether

[Aug 5, 2023 11:30 AM] A 21.co research analyst has disclosed that Tether, the company behind the world’s most prominent stablecoin by market capitalization, could potentially hold the 11th-largest bitcoin (BTC) address. Additionally, an individual familiar with…

NFT Trading Is Ice Cold But Developers Are Still Hot for Web3

[Aug 5, 2023 10:05 AM] This week, new reports were released that point to a major slowdown in NFT trading. Plus, Etihad Airways will soon let its community of frequent fliers stake NFTs for miles.

X Will ‘Never’ Launch a Crypto Token, Says Musk

[Aug 5, 2023 9:30 AM] Tech investor Elon Musk said that his social media platform X, formerly Twitter, will never launch its own cryptocurrency token. He made the statement in response to a post by a user of the networking service warning about fake coin projects…

Venezuela Presents Official Request to Join BRICS

[Aug 5, 2023 1:30 AM] The government of Venezuela formalized its proposal to be part of BRICS, a geopolitical and economic bloc comprised of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro explained that he hoped for a positive…

Global X Refiles Spot-Bitcoin ETF Application, Naming Coinbase as ‘Surveillance-Sharing’ Partner

[Aug 4, 2023 2:50 PM] The filing comes around the same time the firm requested permission to offer a bitcoin-future ETF.

Crypto Investor HashKey Aims to Raise $100M for New Digital Assets Fund

[Aug 4, 2023 10:56 AM] The liquid digital assets fund, regulated by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, will open for investments on Sept. 1.

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez to Accept Presidential Campaign Donations in Bitcoin

[Aug 4, 2023 10:17 AM] Bitcoin-friendly Miami Mayor Francis Suarez will be accepting donations in bitcoin (BTC) and other crypto for his presidential campaign, he announced on CoinDesk TV on Friday.

Whistleblower Edward Snowden to Headline the Bitcoin Amsterdam Conference

[Aug 4, 2023 10:12 AM] The Bitcoin Amsterdam Conference is thrilled to welcome renowned whistleblower and cybersecurity expert, Edward Snowden, to its landmark event, where he will share his insights on the intersection of digital currency, privacy, and the future…

Certik Uncovers Security Vulnerability in Worldcoin’s Verification Process

[Aug 4, 2023 10:00 AM] On May 29, 2023, Certik, a blockchain and smart contract auditing firm, reported a critical security vulnerability within Worldcoin’s verification process. This flaw could have allowed attackers to bypass strict identification measures and…

Avalanche Blockchain Usage Grew in Second Quarter: Nansen

[Aug 4, 2023 9:59 AM] The Avalanche C Chain saw daily active address and transaction volume – two important metrics to gauge a blockchain’s health level – increase significantly in the period.

Coinbase Bears Doubt Stock Can Rise Even After Exchange Beats Estimates

[Aug 4, 2023 8:34 AM] It’s hard to see a favorable valuation argument for the stock given the company’s revenue is tethered to an asset class that has yet to show a sustainable everyday utility value, Goldman Sachs said.

Looter Behind $61M Curve Hack Starts Returning Assets, Raising Hope for Recovery

[Aug 4, 2023 8:31 AM] The exploited protocols offered a 10% bounty Thursday for returning the rest of the assets until the end f this week.

'Suspicious' Multichain Wallet Dumps $1.8M of WOO Network Tokens; Price Drops 8%

[Aug 4, 2023 7:36 AM] An Ethereum wallet funded by a beneficiary of the Multichain exploit has sold $1.8 million worth of WOO Network (WOO) tokens on Uniswap, causing the price to slump by 8%.

U.S. Added 187K Jobs in July, Missing Estimates for 200K, Bitcoin Slips to $29,100

[Aug 4, 2023 6:37 AM] The unemployment rate TKTK to 3.X% versus estimates for 3.6%.

First Mover Americas: Upbit Moves Up to No. 2 in Spot Trading Volume

[Aug 4, 2023 6:18 AM] The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 2, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Coinbase Moves to Dismiss SEC Lawsuit, Alleging Crypto Falls Out of Regulator's Oversight

[Aug 4, 2023 6:07 AM] Coinbase filed for judgement in its ongoing case against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, alleging the regulator is stepping well outside its jurisdiction in suing the crypto exchange.

Arbitrum's Most Popular DEX Goes Live With New Version Offering DOGE Pools at 40%

[Aug 4, 2023 6:01 AM] Version 2 of GMX allows trading of riskier assets at lower fees, with some pools yielding as much as an annualized 47%.

Revolut Suspends U.S. Crypto Platform Over Regulatory Uncertainty

[Aug 4, 2023 5:35 AM] The digital bank said U.S. customers will not be able to access crypto via its platform starting Oct. 3.

Trader Joe Debuts on Ethereum; JOE Jumps 3%

[Aug 4, 2023 5:21 AM] The DEX's Liquidity Pool was already available on Arbitrum, BNB Chain and Avalanche.

Largest Crypto Miners Will Benefit Most From Capacity Growth: Bernstein

[Aug 4, 2023 4:21 AM] Larger miners with a low cost of production and low debt are likely to be the big beneficiaries of increased capacity, the report said.

Bitcoin Holdings on OTC Desks Decline 33%: Glassnode

[Aug 4, 2023 3:57 AM] Over-the-counter desk balances are widely considered a proxy for institutional activity.

Hong Kong Lawmaker to Explore Digital Asset Link With Mainland China

[Aug 4, 2023 3:45 AM] Johnny Ng floated the possibility of licensed Hong Kong exchanges being connected with Shanghai's exchanges.

Toshi Emerges as Key Meme Coin Play Among Traders on Coinbase’s Base Blockchain

[Aug 4, 2023 1:51 AM] Base is officially going live next week, and some small-cap token hunters are already laying bets.

Defi Education Fund Submits FOIA Request for SEC’s Docs

[Aug 4, 2023 1:30 AM] The Defi Education Fund, an organization dedicated to expanding the decentralized finance environment, has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The documents requested are…

Crypto Options Volume on CME Rose to Nearly $1B in July: CCData

[Aug 4, 2023 12:01 AM] The increase in BTC options volume on the CME suggests that institutions might be hedging their positions.

‘Nuances Exist’ Among BRICS Members Regarding Bloc’s Expansion, Kremlin Admits

[Aug 3, 2023 11:30 PM] The enlargement of BRICS will be “near the top of the agenda” at the organization’s summit in August, the Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told media. While recognizing the importance of the topic, Peskov indicated that participants in the meeting…