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BlackRock Ether ETF Prospectus Gets Filed With SEC

[Nov 16, 2023 5:31 AM] The S-1 form follows the registration of a corporate entity called "iShares Ethereum Trust" in Delaware.

Singapore Central Bank to Start 'Live' Wholesale CBDC Trials

[Nov 16, 2023 5:16 AM] The trials are part of a broader initiative to test digital money, including tokenization of banking assets.

Bitcoin Ordinals Token Ecosystem Emerges as Latest Crypto Play, Led by ORDI Hype

[Nov 16, 2023 4:41 AM] Overall capitalization of such tokens has risen over 21% in the past 24 hours, outperforming most other token sectors.

Do Kwon's Appeal in Fake Passport Case Denied by Montenegro High Court

[Nov 16, 2023 4:40 AM] The founder of Terraform Labs was sentenced to four months in prison, and faces extradition following the completion of his sentence.

Philippines to Sell Tokenized Treasury Bond Next Week

[Nov 16, 2023 3:39 AM] The Bureau of the Treasury has set a minimum target of 10 billion pesos.

PancakeSwap Targets GameFi With Release of Gaming Marketplace

[Nov 16, 2023 3:20 AM] The marketplace will allow developers to directly build, publish, and update games on the platform.

Bitcoin Could Reach $45K by Year-End, Analyst Says

[Nov 16, 2023 3:10 AM] Options market positioning and dovish Fed expectations indicate the path of least resistance is on the higher side.

U.S. Lawmakers Urge Treasury to Revise Proposed Crypto Tax Rules

[Nov 16, 2023 12:56 AM] A letter by a bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has urged the U.S. Treasury to revise its proposed digital-assets taxation regime.

'Cryptocurrencies Have Failed the Test of Digital Money,' MAS' Managing Director Says

[Nov 15, 2023 11:38 PM] Ravi Menon, the Managing Director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, said crypto has performed poorly as a medium of exchange or store of value.

South Korea's Pension Fund Bought $20M Coinbase Shares in Q3, Made 40% Profit: Report

[Nov 15, 2023 11:30 PM] The fund snapped up COIN at an average price of $70.5 in the third quarter, achieving a 40% profit from investment.

Stablecoin Issuer Paxos Plans New U.S. Dollar-Backed Token for Singapore Operations

[Nov 15, 2023 8:00 PM] Paxos, a cryptocurrency brokerage firm, has received a preliminary license from regulators to offer digital payment token services in Singapore, the company said Wednesday in a statement.

NYDFS Rolls Out Stricter Guidelines for Cryptocurrency Listings, De-listings

[Nov 15, 2023 5:57 PM] The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has said it strengthened its guidelines for listing or de-listing cryptocurrencies in a move to beef up protections for crypto investors throughout the state, NYDFS Superintendent Adrienne…

Protocol Village: Nocturne, Protocol for On-Chain Private Accounts, Deploys v1 to Ethereum

[Nov 15, 2023 4:11 PM] The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Nov. 16-22, with live updates throughout.

Sora's First Summit Brought Sam Bankman-Fried to Hong Kong. Now, They've Got Their Eyes on Taipei.

[Nov 15, 2023 4:00 PM] Jason Fang and Sora Ventures have opened up shop with a marquee office in Taipei 101, and want to revolutionize science with the bitcoin blockchain.

Gaming Firm Boyaa Interactive to Add Bitcoin and Ether to Balance Sheet With $100M Investment

[Nov 15, 2023 2:30 PM] Recently disclosed in a regulatory statement, Hong Kong-based Boyaa Interactive International Limited announced its plan to acquire cryptocurrency assets valued at up to $100 million. This publicly listed entity, known for developing and managing…

Bitcoin Bounces 6%, Threatens $38K; 'Good Times Are Here,' Analyst Says

[Nov 15, 2023 2:28 PM] Cryptocurrencies Wednesday roared back from yesterday's drubbing, with bitcoin [BTC] nearing a new 18-month high just shy of $38,000 after tumbling below $35,000 at one point on Tuesday.

U.S. Presidential Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy: 'The Government Is Threatened By Bitcoin'

[Nov 15, 2023 1:34 PM] In a recent interview on the Coin Stories podcast hosted by Natalie Brunell, U.S. Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy discussed his views on Bitcoin, why the government should leave Bitcoin alone, and the BlackRock spot Bitcoin…

SEC Delays Decision on HashDex Bitcoin Spot ETF Application, Grayscale Ether Futures Filing

[Nov 15, 2023 1:03 PM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is delaying any decision on efforts by Hashdex and Grayscale to convert existing investment products into exchange-traded funds, according to a set of filings on Wednesday.

The Protocol: Ethereum Layer-2s Keep Coming as OKX Apes In

[Nov 15, 2023 12:43 PM] In this week's edition of The Protocol newsletter, we share a few trends stand out to close 2023: the proliferation of Ethereum layer-2 networks, the ascendancy of zero-knowledge cryptography and the appearance of tokens, smart contracts and now…

Crypto-Friendly Lawmakers Ask Biden, Yellen to Quantify Hamas' Digital Asset Fundraising

[Nov 15, 2023 12:38 PM] A group of lawmakers led by

Celestia's TIA Token Rises 200% Since Debut Despite Muted On-Chain Activity

[Nov 15, 2023 11:12 AM] Newly-launched modular blockchain Celestia has experienced a slow start in terms of on-chain activity, but that hasn't reduced the appetite of traders who have spurred a speculative rally to $6.30, 200% higher than when it debuted at around $2.10…

Hong Kong Gaming Company Boyaa Interactive Seeks Approval to Buy $100M in Crypto to Boost Web3 Strategy

[Nov 15, 2023 11:07 AM] Boyaa Interactive unveiled plans this week to potentially buy up to $100 million worth of cryptocurrencies, mostly bitcoin [BTC] and ether [ETH] within a year.

German Banking Giant Commerzbank Granted Crypto Custody License

[Nov 15, 2023 10:30 AM] Commerzbank has made a significant stride in the digital asset sector by becoming the first German full-service bank to receive a Crypto Custody License. Commerzbank believes the breakthrough positions the bank at the forefront of the burgeoning…

CBDCs Good for Payments, Even With Competition: IMF

[Nov 15, 2023 10:20 AM] The International Monetary Fund's planned CBDC handbook offers guidance for policymakers on how to explore digital versions of sovereign currencies.

CFTC Chief: Nothing Changed After FTX Meltdown to Empower Agency to Prevent Repeat

[Nov 15, 2023 10:11 AM] U.S. regulators don't have any more authority now to head off another major crypto collapse than they did when FTX imploded and took much of the industry with it, said Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Rostin Behnam.

Germany’s Fourth Largest Bank Commerzbank Granted Bitcoin And Crypto Custody License

[Nov 15, 2023 9:37 AM] Commerzbank, Germany’s fourth-largest bank, announced its become the first among its peers to secure the Crypto Custody License under Article 1 Section 1a Sentence 1 No 6 German Banking Act (KWG).The newly acquired license empowers Commerzbank…

Tokenization Firm Superstate Gets $14M Investment to Bring Traditional Funds On-Chain

[Nov 15, 2023 9:00 AM] The company has earmarked the funds for expansion, creating private funds for institutional investors and crafting a framework for tokenized public funds that U.S. clients can access.

El Salvador Remains in the Red on Bitcoin Holdings, But Losses Are Narrowing

[Nov 15, 2023 8:43 AM] It's been a bit more than two years since the country made bitcoin legal tender there.

Solana-Based Stablecoin Remittances Get a Boost with CFX Labs' Fresh $9.5M Fundraise to Expand Globally

[Nov 15, 2023 8:38 AM] Remittances are one of the most compelling use cases for stablecoins, offering fast, non-stop settlements and cheap transactions using blockchains as payment rail.

Ethereum Platform Infura's Step Toward Decentralization Includes Microsoft, Tencent

[Nov 15, 2023 7:50 AM] Infura, from the Ethereum developer ConsenSys, is so dominant that it's been cast as a potential single point of failure. Now it's creating a "decentralized infrastructure network" to help protect against outages – enlisting a "federated" group of…