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[Aug 18, 2023 1:29 PM] JPEG’d DAO voters are deciding how to account for a $1 million bounty.
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Bitcoin Plunged 11% in Worst Week Since FTX’s Collapse. What’s Next for BTC’s Price?
[Aug 18, 2023 12:50 PM] BTC slipped below $26,000 amid the crypto market mayhem.
Saying Goodbye to The Airdrop
[Aug 18, 2023 10:30 AM] But CoinDesk is not abandoning Web3 content.
Report: SEC on Cusp of Approving Ethereum Futures Amidst Crypto Market Rollercoaster
[Aug 18, 2023 8:30 AM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is said to be on the verge of greenlighting futures products tied to ethereum (ETH), as per a Bloomberg report. One insider privy to the development indicated that a handful could secure approval…
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Tumbles Below $26.5K
[Aug 18, 2023 6:03 AM] The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 18, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
Crypto Lender Exactly Hit by $12M Bridge Exploit
[Aug 18, 2023 5:41 AM] Exactly Protocol, a decentralized credit market on the Optimism (OP) blockchain, has been targeted by a bridge exploit worth as much as $12 million.
Tether to Withdraw Support for USDT on Omni, Kusama, and Bitcoin Cash’s SLP
[Aug 18, 2023 4:00 AM] Tether has announced a strategic transition that will see the company withdraw support for USDT issued on Omni, Kusama, and Bitcoin Cash’s Simple Ledger Protocol (SLP). The company stated that one of the factors that affected this decision…
Single Trader Lost $55M on Ether Long Yesterday
[Aug 18, 2023 3:51 AM] That was nearly 30% of all liquidated futures on Binance, the data shows.
Bitcoin Perpetual Funding Rates Crash as Price Slide Puts Short Volatility Bets at Risk
[Aug 18, 2023 3:02 AM] Funding rates tanked on several exchanges, indicating a steep discount in bitcoin perpetual futures.
Celsius Creditors to Vote on Bankruptcy-Escape Plan After Judicial Approval
[Aug 18, 2023 1:13 AM] Creditors will have a month to mull the sale to Fahrenheit, which court filings say could see them recover 67%-85% of holdings.
Argentines Flock to Stablecoins Amidst Record Devaluation Numbers
[Aug 18, 2023 12:00 AM] Argentines are flocking to purchase stablecoins to protect their savings as the peso loses value. Local cryptocurrency sources reported an increase of up to 500% in the crypto volumes moved, mostly in stablecoins like USDT, to shield incomes…
Valkyrie Files for Ethereum ETF With US Securities Regulator
[Aug 17, 2023 8:30 PM] U.S.-based asset manager Valkyrie is requesting regulatory approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for an ether futures exchange-traded fund (ETF). The move follows the acceptance by the SEC of Valkyrie’s application…
Crypto Traders Suffer $1B in Liquidations in Sharp Sell-Off for Bitcoin, Ether
[Aug 17, 2023 5:24 PM] Crypto markets cratered late Thursday with bitcoin (BTC) dropping as low as $25,000 on the crypto exchange Binance.
Ether Futures ETFs Are Poised for U.S. Approval, Bloomberg Reports
[Aug 17, 2023 5:10 PM] They would join bitcoin futures ETFs that are already approved.
Coinbase-Backed Group Loses Lawsuit Arguing Tornado Cash Sanctions Overstepped U.S. Treasury's Authority
[Aug 17, 2023 2:21 PM] A group of crypto investors and developers lost a lawsuit funded by Coinbase which sought to argue that the U.S. Treasury Department overstepped its authority in sanctioning Tornado Cash, a mixing service.
Bybit Announces ‘Imminent’ Listing of Paypal’s PYUSD Stablecoin
The Protocol: Blockchains Keep Launching, From Sei to Shibarium
[Aug 17, 2023 1:45 PM] In this week's issue, we cover Coinbase's launch of "Base," a layer-2 network atop Ethereum, along with the crypto community's reaction to PayPal's new stablecoin and the brouhaha over Matter Labs' use of Polygon-crafted open-source software. The…
Coinbase Will Suspend USDT, DAI and RAI Trading for Canadian Users
[Aug 17, 2023 1:28 PM] The exchange expanded its services in Canada earlier this week.
SEC Can Try to Appeal Groundbreaking XRP Ruling, Judge Rules
[Aug 17, 2023 12:11 PM] A federal judge will let the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission file a motion that, if granted, would allow it to appeal a ruling that XRP transactions through exchanges didn’t violate securities laws.
Mastercard Deepens Tie to CBDCs as Nations Mull Issuing Digital Currencies
[Aug 17, 2023 11:41 AM] Payments giant Mastercard has created a forum where crypto industry players can discuss and collaborate on central bank digital currencies, injecting its influential voice into the CBDC conversation as nations around the world consider whether to…
Trezor Expands Privacy Features, Introduces Coinjoin For Trezor Model One
[Aug 17, 2023 10:25 AM] In an announcement today, Bitcoin hardware wallet company Trezor revealed the launch of the highly anticipated coinjoin feature for its Trezor Model One, according to a press release sent to Bitcoin Magazine. Building upon the…
FTX-Linked Farmington State Bank Slapped with Fed Enforcement Action
[Aug 17, 2023 10:20 AM] TK
Ethereum 'Restaking' Takes Shape as Next Big Trend in Blockchain Security
[Aug 17, 2023 9:00 AM] EigenLayer’s platform for "restaking" is designed to extend Ethereum’s pooled security from ETH stakers to other blockchain systems – a way for developers to bootstrap new networks without having to create their own communities of network…
Turbulence in Shibarium’s Debut: $1.7M ETH Stuck and a Crypto Whale Shifts the Tide
[Aug 17, 2023 8:00 AM] On August 16, 2023, the Shiba Inu meme coin enthusiasts celebrated the unveiling of the second-layer (L2) blockchain, Shibarium. This platform is designed to bolster decentralized app growth while tackling Ethereum’s scalability and…
Avalanche Foundation Provides $3M in AVAX Tokens to Dexalot
[Aug 17, 2023 8:00 AM] The grant is part of Avalanche’s Multiverse initiative, an incentive fund that aims to push the growth of new subnets.
Bitcoin Magazine Books Announces New Release: 'Fiat Ruins Everything' By Jimmy Song
[Aug 17, 2023 7:50 AM] In April 2023, Bitcoin Magazine announced the launch of its new publishing branch, Bitcoin Magazine Books. The publishing arm of the company has already published five popular books by notable authors and is adding a well-known and prolific author…
Just-Launched Sei Blockchain's New Token Plunges 24% After Airdrop
[Aug 17, 2023 7:27 AM] Complaints flooded X (formerly Twitter) about the scantiness of the new SEI token allocations to early adopters, as many recipients apparently moved to dump their holdings on the market.
UK ‘Travel Rule’ Won’t Completely Nix Transfers to Noncompliant Places, FCA Says
[Aug 17, 2023 7:14 AM] Companies such as PayPal are already halting their crypto payments services in the country as a result of tighter regulations.
Tether Stops Support for Bitcoin Layer Omni Citing Lack of Demand
[Aug 17, 2023 6:54 AM] Stablecoin issuer Tether has announced that it will discontinue support for Omni, a Bitcoin layer that has been used for USDT transfers since 2014.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Drops to Lowest Level Since June
[Aug 17, 2023 6:35 AM] The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 17, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.