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Protocol Village: Movement Labs Says 'Move Virtual Machine' to Use Celestia, Snowman

[Nov 27, 2023 8:15 AM] The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Nov. 23-29, with live updates throughout.

Crypto Hedge Fund Nine Blocks Snags Dubai Digital Assets License

[Nov 27, 2023 8:00 AM]

Hamas, Hezbollah Now Prefer Tron to Bitcoin: Reuters

[Nov 27, 2023 7:06 AM] Almost two-thirds of Israel's Tron seizures were in 2023, including 39 from wallets Israel said in June were owned by Lebanon's Hezbollah and 26 in July from Hamas ally Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

First Mover Americas: GBTC Discount to NAV Shrinks to Narrowest Since July 2021

[Nov 27, 2023 7:01 AM] The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Nov. 27, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

UK Regulator Welcomes Fund Tokenization Plan Proposed by Industry Leaders

[Nov 27, 2023 5:48 AM] The FCA is currently exploring whether it could determine money laundering registration applications more quickly for firms already authorized, the report said.

Fed Likely to Be Most Dovish Central Bank in 2024, Research Shows

[Nov 27, 2023 5:32 AM] The Fed is priced to be the most dovish among advanced nation central banks in 2024, with traders anticipating at least 100 basis points of interest-rate cuts.

ARK Invest Sold $5M Worth of Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Shares Last Week

[Nov 27, 2023 3:38 AM] The sales took place as the discount for Grayscale's bitcoin investment vehicle narrowed to its lowest in over two years, a sign of escalating optimism that a spot bitcoin ETF will finally be approved in the U.S.

Ripple Excites XRP Army as Metaco Acquisition Brings Banks Closer

[Nov 27, 2023 2:00 AM] Earlier this month, Ripple-owned infrastructure provider Metaco said it was working with banking powerhouse HSBC.

Cosmos Founder Calls for Chain Split; ATOM Down 3%

[Nov 27, 2023 1:12 AM] Cosmos' founder Jae Kwon urged his followers to split the chain into two following a decision by the community to approve a reduction in ATOM's inflation to 10% from 14%.

Latam Insights: Milei Wins Runoff Election, Vows to Eliminate Central Bank in Argentina; Drex to Encourage Tokenization

[Nov 27, 2023 12:30 AM] Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: Libertarian Javier Milei wins the runoff election in Argentina, reinforcing his intention of eliminating…

Binance's Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao Is a Manageable Flight Risk: U.S. DOJ

[Nov 26, 2023 11:08 PM] U.S. argues that Binance's former CEO should remain free until sentencing – but only in the U.S.

Report: Bankman-Fried Trades Mackerel for a Haircut, Shares Dorm With Ex-Honduran President

[Nov 26, 2023 4:30 PM] Sources close to the situation have revealed that FTX’s founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, is adapting to his new life at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York. Insiders indicate that Bankman-Fried is becoming familiar with the…

Tron’s Justin Sun Announces ‘Epic Airdrop’ in Wake of HTX, Heco, and Poloniex Hacks

[Nov 25, 2023 6:30 PM] In the aftermath of September’s HTX breach, along with the subsequent attacks on Poloniex and Heco Bridge in November, HTX faced yet another security breach on November 23, resulting in a loss of $30 million. HTX announced its commitment to…

Bitcoin Transaction Fees Dip Amid November’s Surging Miner Revenues

[Nov 25, 2023 4:35 PM] Transaction fees for Bitcoin have eased, following their surge to more than $18 per transaction on two separate occasions last week. As of November 24, 2023, the average fee per transaction stood at roughly $5.89, with the median fee per transfer…

Grayscale’s GBTC Witnesses Historic Shrink in Discount to NAV as Metric Taps Single Digits

[Nov 25, 2023 2:30 PM] On Friday, data revealed a notable shift in Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust, commonly referred to as GBTC, as its discount to net asset value (NAV) contracted to single digits for the first time in 2023. The figures indicate that GBTC’s discount…

BIS General Manager Agustin Carstens Touts Tokenization as Part of the Future Financial System

[Nov 25, 2023 7:30 AM] Agustin Carstens, general manager of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), has discussed tokenization’s significance in modernizing the current siloed financial system. Carstens stated that only through tokenization can the world move…

Martin Shkreli Tells CZ ‘Jail Ain’t so Bad,’ Speculates About Sentence

[Nov 25, 2023 1:30 AM] Martin Shkreli, also known as ‘Pharma Bro,’ directed his attention to former Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao’s situation, with CZ having recently pleaded guilty to money laundering charges as part of a $4.3 billion…

Binance Founder Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao Isn't a Flight Risk, His Attorneys Say

[Nov 24, 2023 5:42 PM] Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao should be allowed to return to the UAE, where he is a citizen and lives, ahead of his February sentencing, his lawyers said, pushing back against a U.S. Department of Justice filing asking he not be…

Tether, Bitfinex to Drop Opposition to New York Freedom of Information Law Request

[Nov 24, 2023 11:42 AM] The firms said opposition doesn't mean a "wholesale release" of all documents.

Grayscale's GBTC Discount to NAV At Narrowest Since July 2021 on ETF Optimism

[Nov 24, 2023 11:30 AM]

Wallet of Satoshi Exits US Market Amidst Record-Breaking Month, Leaving Customers to Seek Alternatives

[Nov 24, 2023 11:30 AM] On Friday, Wallet of Satoshi, a provider of Lightning Network payment services, announced its departure from the U.S. market, though it refrained from providing specific reasons. The firm informed its U.S. clientele that they could “withdraw…

Bitcoin Eyes $40K After Breaching $38K for First Time Since May 2022

[Nov 24, 2023 10:53 AM] Bitcoin [BTC] has risen above $38,000 for the first time since May 2022 after battling this level for the past two weeks.

NFT Platform Blur's Token Jumps 22% Amid Binance Listing and Blast Optimism

[Nov 24, 2023 10:41 AM] BLUR, the native token of non-fungible token (NFT) platform Blur surged by 22% on Friday after being listed on Binance's convert feature.

Sam Bankman-Fried Used Mackerel to Pay For a Haircut in Brooklyn Detention Center: WSJ

[Nov 24, 2023 9:03 AM] With smoking now banned, the age-old practise of paying for certain goods and services with cigarettes has given way to trading preserved fish.

Do Kwon Faces Extradition Dilemma: Montenegro’s Justice Minister to Decide Between US and South Korea

[Nov 24, 2023 8:30 AM] In a decision by the Podgorica High Court, ex-Terraform Labs chief executive Do Hyeong Kwon (Do Kwon) is set to be extradited following his four-month incarceration in Montenegro for fabricating travel papers. The extradition bids originate from…

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Touches $38K on Quiet Holiday Weekend

[Nov 24, 2023 7:19 AM] The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Nov. 24, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Bitcoin's Hashrate War Between Antpool and Foundry Intensifies as BTC ETF Nears

[Nov 24, 2023 7:11 AM] The Bitcoin hashrate has been climbing steadily all year, and Antpool has edged ahead of Foundry while stockpiling bitcoin.

Hong Kong Investment Firm Victory Securities Obtains Retail Crypto Trading License

[Nov 24, 2023 6:31 AM] The publicly traded company joins crypto-native firms HashKey Exchange and OSL Digital Securities with a license.

Cross Chain Swap Token FLIP More Than Doubles on First Day of Trading

[Nov 24, 2023 6:12 AM] FLIP, the native token of cross-chain swap platform ChainFlip, surged more than 150% to as high as $5.94 on its first day of trading.

Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Could See $2.7B of Outflows if ETF Conversion Is Approved: JPMorgan

[Nov 24, 2023 3:58 AM] The bitcoin price could come under pressure as some of the money is likely to completely exit the ecosystem, the report said.