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Donald Trump Unveils New 'Mugshot' NFTs, Stirring Up Prices for His Previous NFTs

[Dec 12, 2023 2:19 PM] tktk

DeFi Platform Conic Finance's CNC Token Surges 50% as the Protocol Plots Comeback After Hack

[Dec 12, 2023 12:14 PM] Conic Finance was hacked in July draining roughly $3.6 million worth of ether from the protocol.

Celestia, Blockchain Data Solution, Sees TIA Token Surge as Polygon Plan Announced

[Dec 12, 2023 11:32 AM] Celestia's native TIA token jumped to a record high of $12.35 on Tuesday as holders attempt to farm a series of Celestia-based token airdrops.

U.S. Presidential Candidates Chat About Crypto, Target Federal Regulators

[Dec 12, 2023 11:20 AM] The three aspiring presidents touched on many of the same pro-crypto points at a Coinbase-linked crypto advocacy event.

Polygon to Offer Data Solution Celestia as Option for New Layer-2 Developers

[Dec 12, 2023 11:01 AM] The integration means that Celestia will plug into Polygon’s customizable software stack, which is powered by zero-knowledge technology, allowing developers to make use of the data availability solution when launching their own blockchain.

Binance P2P Trading Platform Halts Ruble Support Following Russia Exit

[Dec 12, 2023 9:41 AM] Customers are free to withdraw or transfer funds and continue trading with Binance Russia's new owner CommEX, the company said Monday.

StarkWare Distributing $3.5M Fees to Developers in 'Devonomics' Program

[Dec 12, 2023 9:00 AM] The developer firm, together with the Starknet Foundation, said that the program will benefit "dapp" builders and core developers of the Starknet blockchain.

Q Protocol to Apply International Court of Arbitration Rules to DeFi Disputes in a Sign of Growing Industry Maturity

[Dec 12, 2023 8:52 AM] Q Protocol, which provides blockchain governance as a service to Web3 and decentralized autonomous organizations, will use the rules laid out by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)'s arbitration court to resolve disputes and enforce awards.

KuCoin to Pay $22M, Exit New York to Settle State Suit

[Dec 12, 2023 8:42 AM] The exchange will pay $5.3 million to the attorney general's office and refund New York customers $16.77 million.

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Now Invites Participation From Wall Street Banks

[Dec 12, 2023 8:36 AM] A change to the structure of proposed spot bitcoin ETFs would enable authorized participants (APs) to create new shares in the fund with cash, rather than only with cryptocurrency, essentially opening the door to banks who cannot hold crypto…

Coinbase to Bring TradFi Assets On-Chain With New Platform Built on Base Under Abu Dhabi Regulator's Oversight

[Dec 12, 2023 8:19 AM] Coinbase's Project Diamond lets institutions create and trade digital native versions of financial instruments such as debt using Base in a regulated manner.

U.S. CPI Inflation Trended Lower in November, Rising 3.1% From a Year Ago

[Dec 12, 2023 7:41 AM] This morning's inflation data

First Mover Americas: Binance’s Waning Market Share

[Dec 12, 2023 7:12 AM] The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Dec. 12, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

FTX Disputes IRS's 'Alice in Wonderland' Tax Claim

[Dec 12, 2023 7:03 AM] The U.S. government's claim for $24 billion in unpaid taxes by FTX has only one source – taking recoveries away from its victims, FTX said in a court filing.

Argentina’s President Javier Milei Axes Ministries; ‘There Is No Money’

[Dec 12, 2023 6:30 AM] Javier Milei, the president of Argentina, fulfilled his promise of reducing the number of ministries of the country in one of the first executive orders of his administration. The number of ministries was reduced to nine, as the state needs to cut…

Cathie Wood's ARK Invest Offloads Nearly $13M Worth of Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Shares

[Dec 12, 2023 3:39 AM] Digital asset manager Grayscale's bitcoin investment vehicle's shares fell 8.6% Monday, reflecting the day's 5.8% drop in bitcoin.

City of Basel Settles Tokenized Bonds Using Wholesale CBDC

[Dec 12, 2023 3:30 AM] The Swiss city of Basel recently settled a series of tokenized bonds using a wholesale central bank digital currency (WCBDC) as part of Helvetia III, a WCBDC pilot program. The system is designed to prioritize efficiency, as having on-chain funds…

China to Verify Citizens' Identities With New Blockchain-Based Platform

[Dec 12, 2023 12:00 AM] The announcement follows a government rule change to require social media influencers to display their real names.

Palau Declares First Phase of Stablecoin Pilot a Success

[Dec 11, 2023 11:00 PM] The Republic of Palau has stated that the first phase of its limited stablecoin pilot was a success in a recently released report. The document also indicates that future phases of the project will focus on extending the reach of the stablecoin…

World’s First Bitcoin Bonds Receive Regulatory Approval in El Salvador

[Dec 11, 2023 9:36 PM] The bonds are expected to launch in Q1 of 2024, several posts amplified on social platform X by President Nayib Bukele suggest.

Bitcoin, Ether Drop Spurs $500M in Liquidations, But BTC Entering “Never Seen Before” Era

[Dec 11, 2023 8:22 PM] “Due to the rise of Ordinals and Bitcoin L2s, there are reasons to be bullish on the Bitcoin ecosystem. We are entering an era of Bitcoin that we have never seen before,” one market watcher told CoinDesk.

World Gold Council Anticipates Flat Performance In ‘Soft Landing’ Scenario

[Dec 11, 2023 4:30 PM] The World Gold Council (WGC) is anticipating a flat demand for the precious metal in the expected case of a “soft landing” scenario. However, the institution states that a recession is still not off the table, given that the U.S…

Bitcoin Dips 7% to Near $40K; Pullback Will Be Short-Lived, Say Experts

[Dec 11, 2023 3:40 PM] Bitcoin endured its worst daily drawdowns in 4 months, dipping over 7% to nearly $40,000. $XRP, $LINK, $ADA declined 8%-10%.

Economist Steve Hanke Blasts Nobel Laureate Paul Krugman’s ‘Global Phenomenon’ Inflation Remark

[Dec 11, 2023 3:00 PM] Johns Hopkins University applied economics professor Steven Hanke has lambasted fellow economist and Nobel laureate Paul Krugman’s claim that inflation is a “global phenomenon.” Paul Krugman suggested that progressive U.S…

US Senator Elizabeth Warren Introduces Bill To "Crack Down" on Bitcoin And Crypto

[Dec 11, 2023 1:00 PM] Today, US Senator Elizabeth Warren introduced legislation to address her concerns surrounding the alleged misuse of digital currencies in illicit activities, citing money laundering, drug trafficking, sanctions evasion, and more.The bill, supported…

Binance’s Market Share of Crypto Trading Tumbled to 30% in 2023

[Dec 11, 2023 12:55 PM] The exchange has also witnessed a drop in its trading volume amidst the regulatory crackdown on the entity in the U.S.

FCA Slow to Take Crypto Enforcement Action, UK's Public Spending Watchdog Says

[Dec 11, 2023 12:01 PM] Even when the financial regulator has the power to act, years can go by before it takes enforcement action, the U.K.'s National Audit Office said.

Seamless Protocol Issues SEAM, Bags First Base-Blockchain Token Listing on Coinbase

[Dec 11, 2023 11:00 AM] Seamless previously operated the "OG Points" program, allowing thousands of users to earn points in their on-chain wallets.

Coinbase, MicroStrategy, Marathon Stocks Buckle 5%-10% as Bitcoin Tumbles Below $42K

[Dec 11, 2023 10:46 AM] A "flash crash" in thin trading Sunday evening, saw bitcoin's price plunge nearly 10% from the $44,000 level in the space of a few minutes.

Taiwan Completes Wholesale CBDC Technical Study, Central Bank Official Says

[Dec 11, 2023 10:34 AM] The central bank is now gathering feedback and improving a platform design, according to Deputy Governor Chu Mei-lie.