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Stablecoin decline as ETH staking, Layer-2s see major growth in Q2 2023

During a relatively stable second quarter, Bitcoin and Ethereum have expanded their shares to over 70% of the total cryptocurrency market capitalization for the first time since April 2021 During the same period, the recently released Crypto Market Insights Report 2023Q2 by TokenInsight indicates the crypto market saw a decrease in the total market capitalization […] The post Stablecoin decline as ETH staking, Layer-2s see major growth in Q2 2023 appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-29 23:15


Prosecutors withdraw campaign finance charges against Sam Bankman-Fried

U.S. prosecutors have withdrawn political campaign financing charges against former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, according to a July 27 court filing. The decision to drop the charges stems from the terms of the United States extradition treaty with the Bahamas, which stipulate that the government would not prosecute Bankman-Fried on charges for which the Bahamanian […] The post Prosecutors withdraw campaign finance charges against Sam Bankman-Fried appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-28 04:00


Bitcoin, Solana community calls out Coinbase CEO on crypto payment vision

The vision for a future where crypto payments are instant, accessible, and global has ignited a spirited debate among industry leaders on the path toward achieving this goal. As reported by Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, the crypto industry, including Coinbase, focuses on integrating layer 2 solutions, better on-ramps, and simpler user experiences to bring […] The post Bitcoin, Solana community calls out Coinbase CEO on crypto payment vision appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-28 20:00


Binance’s European exodus continues as exchange withdraws critical license application in Germany

Binance confirmed to CryptoSlate that it had withdrawn its crypto custody license application in Germany, according to a July 26 emailed statement. In June, unconfirmed reports emerged that BaFin, Germany’s top financial regulator, intended to deny Binance’s application for a crypto custody license. дальше »

2023-7-26 18:28


Singapore High Court declares cryptocurrency as property, rules in favor of ByBit in trust case

A Singaporean High Court has ruled that cryptocurrency is a property capable of being held in trust, according to a July 25 ruling. ByBit vs. Miss Ho The court reached this decision in a case involving Seychelles-based crypto exchange ByBit which alleged that a contractor Miss Ho Kai Xin, breached the terms of her employment […] The post Singapore High Court declares cryptocurrency as property, rules in favor of ByBit in trust case appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-26 16:55


Hong Kong based stablecoin FDUSD goes live on Binance with monthly audits

Hong Kong-based First Digital Group announced on July 26 that its stablecoin, First Digital USD (FDUSD), has been listed on Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by volume. As one of Asia’s leading qualified custodians, First Digital Trust is part of the First Digital Group, which includes FD121, the entity under which FDUSD has been […] The post Hong Kong based stablecoin FDUSD goes live on Binance with monthly audits appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-26 12:15


Google and Microsoft describe AI prospects in latest earning reports

Alphabet — the parent company of Google — and Microsoft both described their artificial intelligence (AI) prospects in quarterly earnings reports on July 25. Google calls itself an AI leader Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet, said: “Our continued leadership in AI and our excellence in engineering and innovation are driving the next evolution […] The post Google and Microsoft describe AI prospects in latest earning reports appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-26 06:00


Venom blockchain hits 1M testnet wallets in two months

Venom Blockchain has reached one million wallets on its testnet within just two months of its launch, according to a July 25 statement shared with CryptoSlate. The blockchain network’s Foundation attributed the rapid adoption “to its innovative technology, rigorous regulatory compliance, and secure, user-friendly environment catering to a diverse user base. дальше »

2023-7-25 22:15


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Bitcoin sees first outflows in a month as Ethereum, XRP enjoy investors’ confidence

Digital assets investment products recorded $6.5 million in outflows this week after four consecutive weeks of inflows totaling $742 million, Coinshares reported on July 24. This week’s outflows break the longest streak of inflows since late 2021, coinciding with the recent market downturn that saw Bitcoin’s (BTC) price dump to its lowest value since June […] The post Bitcoin sees first outflows in a month as Ethereum, XRP enjoy investors’ confidence appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-24 19:10


SEC says part of the Ripple ruling was ‘wrongly decided,’ hints at filing appeal

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said that a portion of the Ripple ruling was “wrongly decided,” according to documents filed in court on July 21. The part of the ruling referred to — the part that went against the SEC — stated that the sale of XRP on exchanges did not constitute a […] The post SEC says part of the Ripple ruling was ‘wrongly decided,’ hints at filing appeal appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-23 22:34


How DeFi adoption varies across chains, BTC price affects velocity

The ‘DeFi Summer’ of 2020 was a turning point in the blockchain industry, as the season saw the debut of several DeFi projects, signaling the dawn of a new era in finance. DeFi’s evolution during this period didn’t just make waves; it catalyzed a paradigm shift, positioning itself as the bold trailblazer of this unprecedented […] The post How DeFi adoption varies across chains, BTC price affects velocity appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-22 17:52


$125M CoinDesk deal may be in final stages

A partial sale of the crypto news site CoinDesk valued at $125 million could soon be completed, the Wall Street Journal reported on July 20. The investor group reportedly involved in the sale is said to be headed by Peter Vessenes of Capital6 and Matthew Roszak of Tally Capital, the latter of which is focused […] The post $125M CoinDesk deal may be in final stages appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-21 01:40


Bankrupt FTX sues Sam Bankman-Fried for $71M to recover ‘political capital’ payments

Bankrupt exchange FTX filed a lawsuit against Sam Bankman-Fried, FTX Foundation, and several other entities to recover over $71 million, according to a July 19 court filing. FTX alleged that Latona, a sham non-profit company in the Bahamas, in compliance with the FTX Foundation, took over $71 million in commingled funds from Alameda and FTX […] The post Bankrupt FTX sues Sam Bankman-Fried for $71M to recover ‘political capital’ payments appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-20 14:20


Elizabeth Warren asks SEC to investigate Elon Musk’s dual roles at Twitter and Tesla

On July 17, Senator Elizabeth Warren called on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to initiate investigations into two companies led by Elon Musk, namely Tesla and Twitter, due to potential legal and ethical issues Warren began by reiterating concerns that she sent to Tesla in December 2022, all of which concern Musk’s dual leadership […] The post Elizabeth Warren asks SEC to investigate Elon Musk’s dual roles at Twitter and Tesla appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-18 04:05


National Australia Bank blocks millions in crypto transactions citing scam concerns

National Australia Bank (NAB) blocked over A$270 million (around $184 million) in customer payments that raised scam concerns during the last four months, according to a July 17 statement. NAB blocking payments to ‘high-risk’ cryptocurrency exchanges NAB stated it stopped an undisclosed amount of transactions to crypto platforms where scams were prevalent between March and […] The post National Australia Bank blocks millions in crypto transactions citing scam concerns appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-18 22:15


Mysterious self-proclaimed Binance stakeholder “Eeon” seeks to intervene in SEC’s suit against the exchange

“Eeon,” an individual that claims to represent Binance customers, attempted to enter an ongoing securities case concerning the exchange company on July 14. Eeon and the affected customers wrote in a filing: “We are the proper parties to this matter as we have been identified by the Court in its Order issued on June 17, […] The post Mysterious self-proclaimed Binance stakeholder “Eeon” seeks to intervene in SEC’s suit against the exchange appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-15 01:40


Alex Mashinsky out on $40M bail; ‘vehemently’ denies fraud charges

Former Celsius Network CEO Alex Mashinsky was released on a $40 million bail on July 13, the same day he was arrested after being charged with multiple counts of fraud, according to a CNN report. Mashinsky’s lawyer Jonathan Ohring told CNN that the former CEO “vehemently” denies all charges and intends to “vigorously” fight them […] The post Alex Mashinsky out on $40M bail; ‘vehemently’ denies fraud charges appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-14 21:00


First European Bitcoin ETF set to launch this month after 12-month delay

Jacobi Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF), the first European BTC ETF,  is set to launch later this month on Euronext Amsterdam, Financial Times reported on July 13. Jacobi Asset Management reportedly stated that the fund was “on track” for listing this month as there was now demand for it following its initial 12-month-long hiatus because […] The post First European Bitcoin ETF set to launch this month after 12-month delay appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-14 20:10


Crypto crime is down 65% in 2023, though ransomware is still prevalent

Crypto-related crime is down a significant degree in 2023 compared to the preceding two years despite ransomware activity spiking to unprecedented highs, according to Chainalysis research. The Blockchain research firm’s data shows that cryptocurrency inflows to illicit services fell 65% on an annual basis, while inflows to risky services like mixers and high-risk crypto exchanges […] The post Crypto crime is down 65% in 2023, though ransomware is still prevalent appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-13 20:18


Analysis of Bitcoin ownership over time

Quick Take More than 10 years: 14.8% of the total Bitcoin supply is held by individuals or entities who have owned their Bitcoin for over 10 years. Between 7 and 10 years: 5.6% of the total Bitcoin supply is held by individuals or entities who have owned their Bitcoin for a duration falling between 7 […] The post Analysis of Bitcoin ownership over time appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-12 12:07


Bitcoin ETF approval could be ‘hard to resist,’ ex-SEC chair Jay Clayton says

Former SEC chair Jay Clayton suggested during a CNBC interview on July 10 that regulators could soon feel compelled to approve a spot Bitcoin ETF. Clayton explained that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has previously chosen to reject spot Bitcoin ETFs while approving futures Bitcoin ETFs based on the latter’s surveillance sharing agreements […] The post Bitcoin ETF approval could be ‘hard to resist,’ ex-SEC chair Jay Clayton says appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-11 01:10


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Grayscale challenges SEC’s decision on leveraged Bitcoin ETF as GBTC discount narrows

Crypto asset manager Grayscale has questioned the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s decision to approve a leveraged Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) in a July 10 letter. The firm’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) also narrowed to its lowest point since May 2022, according to ycharts data, GBTC discount narrows GBTC’s discount to its net asset value […] The post Grayscale challenges SEC’s decision on leveraged Bitcoin ETF as GBTC discount narrows appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-11 23:57


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Bank of International Settlements predicts 15 retail and nine wholesale CBDCs by 2030

The Bank of International Settlements (BIS) predicted that there will be 15 retail and nine wholesale Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) by 2030, according to its survey of 86 central banks. Central Banks increasingly pro-CBDC According to the report, 93% of central banks are researching CBDCs, and more than 50% have started making substantial efforts […] The post Bank of International Settlements predicts 15 retail and nine wholesale CBDCs by 2030 appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-11 18:59


Standard Chartered, Matrixport foresee Bitcoin hitting $120k next year

International bank Standard Chartered predicted that Bitcoin’s (BTC) price could end the year as high as $50,000 and reach $120,000 by next year, according to a July 10 Reuters report. Standard’s Chartered prediction is congruent with Matrixport, a crypto financial services platform that predicted BTC’s price to reach $125,000 by 2024 in a report shared […] The post Standard Chartered, Matrixport foresee Bitcoin hitting $120k next year appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-10 16:50


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Bankrupt Voyager experiences $250M withdrawal surge as users move assets to centralized exchanges

Voyager, the now-bankrupt crypto lender, has seen approximately $250 million in net outflows since it reactivated its withdrawal function on June 23, as per data from Dune Analytics. Data from Dune showed that Voyager saw massive withdrawals during the week starting July 3, as users withdrew $64 million worth of Bitcoin (BTC), $74 million in […] The post Bankrupt Voyager experiences $250M withdrawal surge as users move assets to centralized exchanges appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-10 16:10


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Crypto community questions SEC probe into DeFi protocol BarnBridge

DeFi protocol BarnBridge said the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is investigating its decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) and team member, according to a July 7 tweet. To reduce the protocol’s legal liability, Douglas Park, BarnBridge DAO’s elected legal counsel, advised that the protocol should cease the creation of new pools, and old liquidity pools […] The post Crypto community questions SEC probe into DeFi protocol BarnBridge appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-7 19:35


Will artificial intelligence choose Bitcoin as its currency? Arthur Hayes thinks so

Arthur Hayes, co-founder and former CEO of BitMEX, has proposed that Bitcoin could become the preferred currency for the rapidly advancing domain of artificial intelligence. In a recent blog post titled “Massa,” Hayes discussed a future where AI and robotics would eliminate the less desirable tasks in human work, allowing more people to focus on […] The post Will artificial intelligence choose Bitcoin as its currency? Arthur Hayes thinks so appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-7 11:27


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Celsius moves altcoins to new wallets in preparation for Bitcoin and Ethereum conversion

Bankrupt crypto lender Celsius Network moved around $70 million worth of altcoins on July 5 following the recent court approval to sell them for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). Data from Arkham Intelligence showed that the lender had moved millions of altcoins and stablecoins to different wallets, including those related to crypto market maker Wintermute, […] The post Celsius moves altcoins to new wallets in preparation for Bitcoin and Ethereum conversion appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-6 23:05


Binance suspends support for 8 Multichain-bridged tokens amid cross-chain issues

Crypto exchange Binance will suspend support for eight Multichain-bridged (MULTI) tokens on July 7 till further notice because of the issues with some of the protocol’s cross-chain routes. In a July 5 update, Binance stated that its users would be unable to deposit or withdraw digital assets, including Travala, Alchemy Pay, Harvest Finance, Polkastarter, and […] The post Binance suspends support for 8 Multichain-bridged tokens amid cross-chain issues appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-5 15:20


Canadian teens allegedly stole over $4M in crypto by impersonating Coinbase support

Two Canadian teenagers have been apprehended and charged in connection with the theft of $4.2 million in cryptocurrency, according to a report by CBC on July 4. Teens stole $4.2M in BTC, ETH The accused teenagers allegedly stole a substantial amount in Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) by posing as Coinbase support and gaining unauthorized […] The post Canadian teens allegedly stole over $4M in crypto by impersonating Coinbase support appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-5 23:18


Blue-chip NFTs hit hard as over 1,200 liquidations rock market

The NFT market experienced a significant shock in the past three days, with over 1,200 NFTs being liquidated due to a record-low plunge in the floor price of several prominent or ‘blue-chip’ NFTs Data from the NFT analysis site, Snow Genesis, shows that hundreds of NFTs used as collateral for loans are at risk of […] The post Blue-chip NFTs hit hard as over 1,200 liquidations rock market appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-4 16:51


Global liquidity tightens amid central banks’ balance sheet contraction: impact on S&P 500 and bitcoin

Quick Take Understanding global liquidity is crucial in financial analysis, as it provides insights into the available financial resources for investment. It comprises several components, including: Federal Reserve (Fed) Balance Sheet Reverse Repurchase Agreements (Reverse Repo) Treasury General Account (TGA) Fed Remittances Balance sheets of major central banks: Bank of Japan (BOJ), European Central Bank […] The post Global liquidity tightens amid central banks’ balance sheet contraction: impact on S&P 500 and bitcoin appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-4 13:01


Circle targets APAC’s 74% USD trade invoicing for digital dollar growth

Circle, the USDC stablecoin provider, appears to be targeting the 74% of Asia Pacific (APAC) trade invoicing processed in US dollars between 1999 and 2019, as per FED estimates. In a recent blog post, Circle’s executives underscored the potential role of the digital dollar, specifically USDC, in the APAC financial landscape, given the persistent use […] The post Circle targets APAC’s 74% USD trade invoicing for digital dollar growth appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-4 11:53


Op-ed: Current DAO infrastructure isn’t truly decentralized, but it can be

Over the past few years, blockchain technology has paved the way for a new governance model known as the decentralized autonomous organization, or DAO. Built with the philosophy of doing away with a centralized hierarchy that fully controls all decision-making within a given company, DAOs flip the traditional corporate structure on its head, giving shareholders […] The post Op-ed: Current DAO infrastructure isn’t truly decentralized, but it can be appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-7-2 16:00


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Bitcoin Cash soars to 14-month high of over $300 as hash rate spikes

Bitcoin Cash (BCH) rallied to a 14-month high of over $320 after rising by 35% in the last 24 hours, according to CryptoSlate data. Since June 20, the digital asset has enjoyed renewed interest as it is one of the four cryptocurrencies available on EDX Markets—a crypto exchange backed by traditional financial giants like Fidelity, Schwab, […] The post Bitcoin Cash soars to 14-month high of over $300 as hash rate spikes appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2023-6-30 14:45