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[May 16, 2024 7:00 AM] The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of May 16-22.
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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.
$2 Billion In Spot Bitcoin ETFs: Millennium Management Reveals Investment In SEC Filing
[May 15, 2024 3:09 PM] In a new disclosure, investment management company Millennium Management has revealed holdings of almost $2 billion in spot Bitcoin ETFs. This revealing was made through a SEC 13F-HR institutional investment manager holdings report filed today, and…
Bitcoin Hits $66K as Soft Inflation Data Sparks Crypto Rally
[May 15, 2024 2:11 PM] Sluggish U.S. retail sales and softer inflation reports have opened the way for the next leg up in the crypto rally, Swissblock said.
U.S. House's McHenry Says Senate May Be Swayed if Many Democrats Back Crypto Bill
[May 15, 2024 2:06 PM] The result of next week's expected vote on U.S. legislation to regulate the cryptocurrency industry will strongly influence the odds the U.S. Senate gets on board, said Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.), the chairman of the House Financial Services…
Sweeping ‘Bitcoin Rights’ Bill Becomes Law in Oklahoma
[May 15, 2024 1:38 PM]
The Protocol: Lido Backers vs EigenLayer
[May 15, 2024 12:35 PM] In this week's issue, we've got the scoop on a new possible rival to restaking pioneer EigenLayer. PLUS Are meme coins an investable asset class? With the latest Runes data and $70M of project fundraisings.
Incoming Vanguard CEO Won't Reverse Decision Not to Launch Bitcoin ETF
[May 15, 2024 11:26 AM] The former BlackRock executive is replacing outgoing CEO Tim Buckley, effective July 8.
Creator of the Bitcoin ASIC Says Next Wave of Mining Efficiency is Coming
[May 15, 2024 10:56 AM] It is no secret that the bitcoin mining industry is being battle-tested in the wake of the fourth halving. Hash price (revenue per terrahash) has reached historic lows as bitcoin’s block subsidy has been slashed. Meanwhile, the post-halving mempool…
Gamestop, AMC Shares Plunge as ‘Roaring Kitty’ Keeps Posting Video Clips and Memes
Brothers Accused of $25M Ethereum Exploit as U.S. Reveals Fraud Charges
[May 15, 2024 10:24 AM] The alleged 12-second attack related to the controversial practice known as MEV, or maximal extractable value.
House Resolution to Overturn Controversial SEC Rule Likely to Pass in Senate: Sources
[May 15, 2024 10:04 AM] A House proposal to revoke the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's Staff Accounting Bulletin 121 is likely to pass through the Senate in a vote on Thursday, multiple people familiar with the situation told CoinDesk.
Nasdaq, After Pivoting Crypto Ambitions to Tokenized T-bills, Sees Staffers Exit Amid Delays: Sources
[May 15, 2024 9:43 AM] After ending its crypto custody plan, Nasdaq pivoted to tokenized U.S. Treasuries, but progress was too sluggish for some now-former employees, a person familiar with the matter said.
Humanity Protocol Raises $30M at $1B for Decentralized Identification to Rival Worldcoin
[May 15, 2024 9:17 AM] While Worldcoin's technology is based on iris scans, Humanity Protocol uses palm prints.
Volcano Bitcoin Mining Gives El Salvador $29 Million Boost
[May 15, 2024 8:36 AM] El Salvador has mined nearly 474 bitcoins worth around $29 million since September 2021 using geothermal energy from the Tecapa volcano, official data revealed. This boosts the country's total bitcoin holdings to 5,750 BTC valued at over $360…
Data Indexer Subsquid Plans to Launch SQD Token Friday
[May 15, 2024 7:47 AM] The decentralized indexing protocol has raised over $17 million lifetime from venture capital firms and community investors.
Adaptive Blocksize Limit Algorithm Goes Live on Bitcoin Cash Network
[May 15, 2024 7:30 AM] The Bitcoin Cash network has completed its latest upgrade which essentially implemented the highly anticipated adaptive blocksize limit (ABL) algorithm. The new feature will make it much easier to change the block size limit in order to meet the…