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Fiery Public Hearing on Digital Euro Sees Experts Diverge on Key Issues

[Nov 28, 2023 12:46 PM] Expert witnesses answered lawmaker questions on holding limits, impact on banking systems and privacy for an EU central bank digital currency.

CZ Resigns as Chairman of Binance US, Signaling Strategic Shift

[Nov 28, 2023 12:30 PM] On Tuesday, Binance US, the American branch of Binance.com, revealed that Changpeng Zhao (CZ), its former CEO, has relinquished his position as chairman of the board with immediate effect. The announcement emphasized that Binance US is fully…

Hong Kong Chief Says Regulators May Get Powers to Crack Down on Unlicensed Crypto Exchanges: Report

[Nov 28, 2023 11:26 AM] The Securities and Futures Commission said it does not have the power to close unlicensed crypto exchanges.

Bitcoin Remains on Track for $100K by Year-End 2024: Standard Chartered

[Nov 28, 2023 11:24 AM] An earlier-than-expected spot bitcoin ETF in the U.S. could be the catalyst, said the bank.

Bitcoin Pushes Above $37.7K on Dovish Comments From Fed's Waller

[Nov 28, 2023 10:39 AM] The recently hawkish Fed governor said rate cuts could be on the agenda if inflation continues to decline.

Over 100 Physical Attacks on Bitcoin Owners Documented Since 2014, Research Reveals

[Nov 28, 2023 10:30 AM] In light of recent physical assaults targeting bitcoin owners, Jameson Lopp, co-founder of Casa, revealed a substantial list of such attacks on crypto holders, tracing back to 2014. Lopp’s research points out that the list, documenting over…

Central Banks Have No Interest in Personal Data, BIS Official Says While Promoting CBDCs

[Nov 28, 2023 10:15 AM] The Bank for International Settlements has been calling on countries to prepare for CBDCs as governments face backlash over privacy concerns.

Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao Steps Down From Binance.US Board

[Nov 28, 2023 10:11 AM]

Digital Euro Can End Bank Crises, Is Better Than Deposits, Ex-Bank of Spain Chief Says

[Nov 28, 2023 9:27 AM] A central bank digital currency (CBDC) could also be used to deregulate banking activities and help the banking sector grow, Miguel Fernández Ordóñez said during a European Parliament hearing on a digital euro.

A16z Backs Web3 Consumer App Setter in $5M Seed Round

[Nov 28, 2023 9:00 AM] Setter aims to address "the complexity and unfriendliness of current wallet technologies," making entry into Web3 a seamless experience for more users.

Cardano’s Charles Hoskinson Clashes With Blockstream’s Adam Back Over Crypto Security Classification

[Nov 28, 2023 8:30 AM] Charles Hoskinson, co-founder of Input Output Global (IOHK) and the Cardano blockchain initiative, recently expressed his frustration in a video over the U.S. regulator’s decision to categorize the cryptocurrency cardano as a security…

First Mover Americas: Spot Bitcoin ETFs in Brazil Find Hefty Demand

[Nov 28, 2023 7:01 AM] The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Nov. 28, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

CME-Listed Bitcoin, Ether Futures Flash a Rare Bullish Signal

[Nov 28, 2023 6:32 AM] The rare signal indicates TradFi has a long exposure but not via spot, one observer said.

Animoca Brands Invests in TON Network, Becomes Largest Validator

[Nov 28, 2023 6:00 AM] The gaming and metaverse-focused firm declined to provide details of the investment.

ARK Invest Sells $5.26M Coinbase Shares as Price Hits 19-Month High

[Nov 28, 2023 5:55 AM] The Ark Fintech Innovation ETF sold 43,956 COIN shares and bought $1.2 million worth of Robinhood stock.

Failure of Multi-Function Crypto Firms a Limited Threat to 'Real Economy': FSB

[Nov 28, 2023 4:55 AM] A new report by the Financial Stability Board said further assessments of possible implications are required because "significant information gaps remain."

EU Lawmakers Call to Reduce Tech Dependency on Other Countries With Metaverse Strategy

[Nov 28, 2023 4:25 AM] The European Parliament's Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection calls for the bloc to shape virtual worlds according to EU values.

U.S. Treatment of CZ, Binance Is 'Absurd:' Arthur Hayes

[Nov 28, 2023 3:16 AM] The former BitMEX CEO said the record-breaking penalties against Binance represent an institutional bias against the transformative impact of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.

Dogecoin Now Held at 5M Crypto Addresses, Though Concentration Remains a Concern

[Nov 28, 2023 2:27 AM] DOGE's market value has risen 14% to almost $11 billion this month.

TRM Labs Partners With Aussie Crypto Exchange Swyftx to Combat Scams

[Nov 28, 2023 12:45 AM] Blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs has partnered with Australian cryptocurrency exchange Swyftx in an effort to combat scams in the nation.

Crypto Trading Firm Kronos Research Offers 10% Bounty to Hacker

[Nov 27, 2023 11:45 PM] Kronos Research was hacked in mid-November via stolen API keys, with the attacker making off with $25 million

European Banking Authority Launches New Consultation on Crypto Travel Rule

[Nov 27, 2023 11:30 PM] The European Banking Authority (EBA) has recently launched a new consultation process concerning implementing the so-called travel rule for cryptocurrency transactions. The institution is seeking feedback on the defined procedures that crypto…

SEC Struggles to Serve Richard Heart in Multi-Billion Dollar Crypto Case

[Nov 27, 2023 6:30 PM] In an interesting turn of events, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) faces challenges in its billion-dollar lawsuit against cryptocurrency figure Richard Heart. A recent court filing reveals that the SEC has yet to successfully serve…

Altcoin Rally Cools as Massive $650M Worth of Token Unlocks Loom Over Crypto Market

[Nov 27, 2023 4:07 PM] Several major alternative cryptocurrencies including DYDX, Optimism (OP) and SUI dropped sharply as massive token unlocks weighed on prices.

Bitcoin User Alleges Hack Linked to Erroneous 83.65 BTC Fee Incident

[Nov 27, 2023 1:30 PM] The crypto community was initially baffled by the massive fee of 83.65 BTC, originally attributed to a costly mistake. However, recent revelations paint a darker picture. According to a social media account on X called “@83_5BTC,”…

Binance Founder CZ Stuck in U.S. for the Moment

[Nov 27, 2023 1:05 PM] A district judge ordered Changpeng "CZ" Zhao to stay in the U.S. until he could make a proper ruling on a U.S. Department of Justice motion to block him from returning to his home in the UAE.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs Have Almost $100M in AUM in Brazil, Led by Hashdex Offering

[Nov 27, 2023 12:28 PM] Pro-market digital assets regulation and growing interest from large institutions are among the factors of the success so far, said Hashdex's CEO.

Crypto Funds Attract Largest Weekly Inflow in 2023 as Bitcoin 'Short-Sellers Capitulate': CoinShares

[Nov 27, 2023 10:29 AM] Crypto investment funds last week attracted their largest inflow this year, extending their strongest run since the 2021 bull market as anticipation for a spot bitcoin [BTC] exchange-traded fund (ETF) continued to entice investors.

DEMAND Launches World’s First Stratum V2 Bitcoin Mining Pool

[Nov 27, 2023 9:25 AM] Bitcoin mining company DEMAND has announced today the world’s inaugural Stratum V2 mining pool, according to a press release sent to Bitcoin Magazine. This pool, built on the open-source Stratum Reference Implementation (SRI), aims…

Standard Chartered China Offering Exchange Services for Digital Yuan

[Nov 27, 2023 9:09 AM]