Bitcoin Price Spikes to $138K on Binance.US
[Jun 21, 2023 3:39 AM] The exchange’s market depth has declined nearly 80% over the past month on regulatory woes.
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Crypto Sites Are Naming Fake Dispute Resolution Organizations: Canada’s Securities Regulator
[Jun 21, 2023 3:22 AM] Most organizations the regulator mentions have little or no online presence and, with one exception, aren’t working with any major crypto platforms.
FTX’s Bankruptcy Fees Already Topped $200M, Court Examiner Says
[Jun 21, 2023 3:11 AM] Transforming a ‘smoldering heap of wreckage’ can cost good money, Katherine Stadler said.
Cardano, Ether Surge as Bitcoin-Led Rally Sees Short Traders Lose $125M
[Jun 21, 2023 1:58 AM] Crypto market capitalization rose 5% likely as sentiment rose on the back of two institutional bitcoin plays in the past week.
Stablecoins, DeFi Likely to Be SEC’s Next Targets in U.S. Crypto Crackdown: Berenberg
[Jun 21, 2023 1:32 AM] If USD Coin is targeted by regulators, the impact on Coinbase revenue could be significant, the report said
Bitcoin June 2024 Expiry Futures and Options in High Demand Due to Halving: Deribit
[Jun 21, 2023 1:22 AM] The Panama-based exchange will launch the June 2024 bitcoin futures and options contracts on Thursday at 08:00 UTC
Invesco Reapplies for Bitcoin ETF, Advocates for More Crypto Investment Products
[Jun 20, 2023 11:52 PM] Invesco first filed for a Bitcoin ETF in the fall of 2021, but has since re-applied in light of BlackRock’s application.
IMF Working on Platform to Support CBDC Cross-Border Interoperability
[Jun 20, 2023 11:30 PM] The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is working to develop a platform that would serve as an interoperability layer for central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), allowing for settlements among different countries. According to statements from IMF…
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Has Its Eyes on $30K Amid Steadfast Institutional Interest
[Jun 20, 2023 6:59 PM]
WisdomTree Files Application For Spot Bitcoin ETF Following BlackRock's Filing
[Jun 20, 2023 4:38 PM] WisdomTree, a prominent provider of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), has filed an application seeking approval for the launch of the WisdomTree Bitcoin Trust, to be listed on the Cboe BZX Exchange. This filing comes in the wake of BlackRock's recent…
Flashbots Confirms Top Strategy Researcher Obadia to Depart Amid ‘Strategic’ Hiring Push
[Jun 20, 2023 4:37 PM] Obadia cited personal reasons for his departure but warned of "serious challenges" for Flashbots in a letter posted to Twitter.
Crypto Exchange Backed by Fidelity, Schwab and Citadel Launches With Additional Investors
[Jun 20, 2023 2:42 PM] EDX Markets (EDX), which is backed by Fidelity Digital Assets, Charles Schwab and Citadel Securities has launched in the U.S. after building out its technology for the past nine months, the company announced Tuesday.
Bitcoin’s Rally to $28K Causes the Largest Short Squeeze This Month
[Jun 20, 2023 1:28 PM] The price surge liquidated some $34 million of short positions in the past 24 hours, the most this month, CoinGlass data shows.
Bitcoin Magazine PRO And Samara Asset Group Launch Bitcoin Alpha Competition, Offering $1 Million Seed Capital For Top Bitcoin Fund Manager
[Jun 20, 2023 12:38 PM] Disclaimer: BTC Inc. is the parent company of both Bitcoin Magazine and Bitcoin Amsterdam.Bitcoin Magazine PRO and the Samara Asset Group have announced the Bitcoin Alpha competition, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at discovering the next top…
Nike Brings .SWOOSH to Fortnite's 240M Users With 'Airphoria' Virtual Experience
[Jun 20, 2023 12:28 PM] All Fortnite players who play this island for 10 minutes or more will receive the Air Max 1 '86 Back Bling digital sneaker.
Polygon Proposes POS Chain To Become ZK Compatible
[Jun 20, 2023 12:28 PM] In a pre-proposal discussion post, Polygon co-founder Mihailo Bjelic argues why the mainchain should go through a major upgrade.
EU Commission’s Digital Euro Bill Back on Track for June 28, Lead Official Says
[Jun 20, 2023 11:47 AM] The European Commission is back on track to publish legislation on a digital euro on June 28, after the controversial topic was previously removed from the executive’s agenda, the bloc’s lead financial services official said on Tuesday.
University of Nicosia Lets Students Become ‘Masters of the Metaverse’
[Jun 20, 2023 11:47 AM] The Cyprus-based university is building on its roster of blockchain degrees, teaching students how to design and manage virtual worlds with its Master of Science (MSc) in Metaverse degree.
Deutsche Bank Applies for Digital Asset License in Germany as TradFi Pushes Further Into Crypto
[Jun 20, 2023 11:41 AM] Banking giant Deutsche Bank AG has applied for regulatory permission to operate as a crypto custodian in Germany, the bank said Tuesday.
Romanian Prosecutors Pursue Confiscation of $563K Bitcoin Stash Owned by Andrew Tate
[Jun 20, 2023 11:30 AM] Romanian prosecutors have officially submitted documents to the court, seeking the seizure of 21 bitcoin valued at $563,000 from Andrew Tate, a controversial social media influencer. The British-American ex-kickboxer, who gained a significant…
EU Commission Brushes Off 'Data Act' Fears by Crypto Industry
[Jun 20, 2023 11:28 AM] New rules could kill off permissionless smart contracts, the industry worries.
Citadel Securities, Fidelity And Charles Schwab-Backed EDX Exchange Launches
[Jun 20, 2023 11:28 AM] EDX Markets, a new cryptocurrency exchange backed by Citadel Securities, Fidelity Investments, and Charles Schwab, has quietly entered the market, aiming to attract brokers and investors interested in digital assets.The exchange, which has yet to…
Web3 Charity Teddy DAO is Raising Money Through Daily NFT Auctions
[Jun 20, 2023 10:05 AM] Teaming up with fundraising platform JustGiving, Teddy DAO will hold a daily auction of teddy bear NFTs, allowing the buyer to donate proceeds to a charity of their choosing.
GBTC Share Price Soars, Discount Narrows to Multi-Month Low on BlackRock ETF Filing Optimism
[Jun 20, 2023 9:46 AM] Investors turned optimistic about Grayscale allowing redemptions in the future after BlackRock’s filing for spot bitcoin ETF last week, one analyst said.
Anticipation Builds as US Central Bank Eyes Two More Rate Hikes, Targeting 5.6% by Year-End
[Jun 20, 2023 9:30 AM] After the U.S. central bank refrained from boosting interest rates last week, investors now anticipate two more hikes that may elevate the federal funds rate to 5.6% by the year’s end, climbing 50 basis points (bps) from its present level…
Brink Renews Grant For Sebastian Falbesoner's Review Of BIP324 To Enhance Bitcoin's Censorship-Resistance
[Jun 20, 2023 9:00 AM] Bitcoin research and development center, Brink, has announced the renewal of a year-long grant for Sebastian Falbesoner, also known as theStack. “As part of his grant renewal application, he emphasized the importance of BIP324 Version 2 P2P…
Crypto Exchange Gemini to Expand Asia-Pacific Operations to Capture 'Next Wave' of Growth
[Jun 20, 2023 8:21 AM] The company plans to expand in Asia-Pacific (APAC), a region it sees as driving the “next wave of growth for crypto.”
Bitcoin Miner Iris Energy Revives High-Performance Computing Strategy Amid Booming Interest in AI
[Jun 20, 2023 8:18 AM] Miners are increasingly looking to fill data center space with AI and cloud computing.
Cardano's ADA Paints 'Death Cross' Amid Regulatory Uncertainty
[Jun 20, 2023 7:27 AM] Moving average crossovers are lagging Indicators. That said, the latest death cross is consistent with the dour regulatory outlook.
Australian Payment Provider Cuscal Imposes New Restrictions on Crypto; Industry Body Criticizes Move
[Jun 20, 2023 7:13 AM] Payments provider Cuscal, through its partner Zepto, has brought new banking restrictions on cryptocurrency exchanges in Australia.