Ethereum co-founder says US and crypto philosophies are aligned

Ethereum (ETH) co-founder and ConsenSys CEO Joseph Lubin claims that U.S. philosophies are aligned with the crypto and blockchain ecosystem despite the regulatory hurdle. According to CNBC, the CEO of ConsenSys said that blockchain technology, decentralized finance (defi), and cryptography… дальше »

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How OKX convinced F1 star Daniel Ricciardo it’s safe to promote crypto

Australian F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo said it took him a while to get comfortable with the idea of crypto, and that was before the collapse of FTX. дальше »

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Phishing Attack on Cloud Provider With Fortune 500 Clients Led to $15M Crypto Theft From Fortress Trust

A phishing attack on Retool led to the theft, which helped spur Fortress Trust’s agreement to sell itself to Ripple, sources said. дальше »

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SEC charges ‘Stoner Cats’ NFT creators for selling unregistered securities

The SEC has said actress Mila Kunis' Stoner Cats raised $8 million from selling unregistered securities in more than one US state дальше »

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Movement Labs raises $3.4M to further develop smart contract language Move

Movement Labs said it raised  $3. 4 million in pre-seed funding to boost the security and adoption of its Web3-based Smart Contract Language, Move. According to a Sept. 13 statement shared with CryptoSlate, Move is a programming language with embedded safeguards that protects projects from common attack vectors like reentrancy that have cost the industry billions […] The post Movement Labs raises $3. дальше »

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Coinbase decides on Bitcoin Lightning Network integration, promising faster transactions

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said the exchange has decided to integrate the Bitcoin (BTC)  Lightning Network (LN) after several months of questioning by the crypto community. In a Sept. 13 post on X (formerly Twitter), Armstrong stated that the exchange was willing to do its part in enabling faster and cheaper Bitcoin transactions because the […] The post Coinbase decides on Bitcoin Lightning Network integration, promising faster transactions appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Ripple Will Do 80% of Its Hiring This Year Outside the U.S: Bloomberg

Brad Garlinghouse said the firm will look into hiring in countries where there is regulatory clarity. дальше »

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Coinbase CEO Calls Bitcoin 'Most Important Asset in Crypto'

Brian Armstrong said Wednesday that Coinbase is moving to enable user access to the Lightning Network, at the time offering some rare positive praise for Bitcoin. дальше »

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CoinEx suffers security breach with more than $27M thought to be compromised

CoinEx has suffered a security breach, according to official reports from Sept. 12. In a tweet, CoinEx said that it detected a security incident that involved unusual withdrawals from the hot wallets in which it stores exchange funds. дальше »

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Stablecoin holders can earn 8.5% annually on USDC, USDT via Ledn Growth Accounts

Crypto lending firm Ledn announced on Sept. 12 that its interest-bearing Growth Accounts now support both of the crypto market’s leading stablecoins. Mauricio Di Bartolomeo, Co-Founder and CSO of Ledn, said:  “We have listened to the industry’s demand for a new way to earn yield in a safer and more transparent manner …  Ledn’s USD […] The post Stablecoin holders can earn 8. дальше »

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Franklin Templeton applies for spot Bitcoin ETF, tapping Coinbase as custody institution

Franklin Templeton applied for a spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded application with the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Sept. 12. In the filing, the global investment firm said the fund’s asset would be custodied at Coinbase-and it would trade on Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. дальше »

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MetaMask Snaps to let users interact with Solana DApps through Solflare

Solflare co-founder Filip Dragoslavic said that the integration removes the “friction” that prevented potential users from entering the Solana ecosystem. дальше »

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Coinbase to Face ‘Reality Check’ as Retail FOMO Is Fading, Mizuho Says

In a break with historical norms, the exchange’s volumes continue to fall even as the bitcoin price has risen, suggesting disengagement by retail customers, the report said. дальше »

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‘Another Currency That Is Worth Absolutely Nothing’: Shiba Inu Trader Sees Through the Hype As Price Sinks

A Shiba Inu trader recently posted on Reddit about his experience with the coin. He said the cryptocurrency doesn’t have a real use or any solid updates. He warned people not to get too caught up in the hype and to stay realistic. дальше »

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Octav Raises 2.65 Million to Help Label DeFi Transactions

Octav, a DeFi labeling and tax reconciliation platform, raised a $2. 65 million seed to help label the DeFi ecosystem and be the “Quickbooks of crypto”. “There hasn’t been a systematic way where the DeFi community can decipher all their transactions from block explorers and get their data in one convenient dashboard,” said Mathieu Baril, Co-Founder … Continued The post Octav Raises 2. дальше »

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Octav Raises $2.65M To Help Label the DeFi Ecosystem

A DeFi labelling and tax reconciliation tool called Octav raised $2.65 million in seed funding to serve as the “Quickbooks of crypto” and identify the DeFi ecosystem. Mathieu Baril, Co-Founder & CEO of Octav, said: “There hasn’t been a systematic way where the DeFi community can decipher all their transactions from block explorers and get […] дальше »

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Incoming BOE Deputy Governor Highlights Crypto Risks, Cites Benefits at Parliamentary Hearing

There are benefits to crypto technology, and the digital pound could anchor digital money, Sarah Breeden said. дальше »

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Monero falls amid Binance delisting plans, QUBE rallying

InQubeta is rising while Monero prices after Binance said it will delist it. QUBE has raised over $2.9 million in the ongoing presale дальше »

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Binance Extends Aid to Morocco Earthquake Relief Amid Ongoing SEC Battle

Binance has said that its charity will assist the Moroccan earthquake victims. The exchange will identify eligible users of the airdrop in Marrakesh-Safi Province through Proof of Address (POA).  The post Binance Extends Aid to Morocco Earthquake Relief Amid Ongoing SEC Battle appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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DeFi group urges UPSTO to protect crypto from patent trolls

A nonpartisan research and advocacy group says it is trying to invalidate efforts by a patent troll to sue crypto projects. The DeFi Education Fund (DEF), a Washington D.C.-based policy research group, said in a recent blog post it has… дальше »

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Cryptocurrency Altcoin Crash Is Coming: Matrixport

FTX is not the only major seller of crypto assets, venture capital funds are also under pressure to return money to their investors, the report said. дальше »

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DOJ 'Overreaching' in Trying to Block Sam Bankman-Fried's Proposed Witnesses, Defense Says

Prosecutors with the U. S. Department of Justice are trying to limit FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's right to a fair trial by moving to block all of his proposed expert witnesses, defense attorneys said. дальше »

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Bitcoin will bring global payments out of the ‘fax era’ — Ex-PayPal boss

Marcus said there’s still no universal protocol when it comes to transferring money, unlike information which can be shared via email. дальше »

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Meta reportedly building new AI model to compete against OpenAI’s ChatGPT

Meta, formerly Facebook, is developing a new artificial intelligence (AI) model to compete with OpenAI, the Wall Street Journal said on Sept. 10. According to that report, Meta intends for its new AI model to be several times more powerful than its current model, Llama 2. дальше »

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Ripple covers Fortress Trust users’ losses

Blockchain startup Ripple covered the losses of Fortress Trust clients as part of its purchase agreement. Fortress said the losses were caused by a “third-party vendor whose cloud tools were compromised”, according to The Block. “Luckily, Ripple was in a… дальше »

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India explores new features for CBDC amid weak retail activity

The Reserve Bank of India is said to be working with local banks to link the digital version of e-rupee with the country’s national payments system. India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), is reportedly collaborating with local… дальше »

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Unravelling the controversy around Lido Finance's token contract exploit

SlowMist said that the loophole allowed anyone to carry out transfers exceeding the amount of funds that they held. LDO fell after the disclosure but recovered after Lido's assurance. UnscruThe post Unravelling the controversy around Lido Finance's token contract exploit appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Bitcoin Spark Price Prediction: Veteran DeFi Trader Makes Surprising $125 BTCS Call

The steps of experienced traders and investors are significantly followed in the crypto space as they often lead to significant returns. That said, a veteran DeFi trader recently made a $125 call for Bitcoin Spark (BTCS). дальше »

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One Trading Announces Launch of Instant Trade After Securing €30M in Funding

Renowned crypto asset exchange, One Trading (formerly Bitpanda Pro), in an official release, has announced the launch of its Instant Trade product. “We’re really excited to be unravelling our latest product, Instant Trade, which brings our OTC product, typically reserved for institutional clients, to all customer types,” Josh Barraclough, CEO of One Trading, said while […] дальше »

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Binance drops support for Sandbox NFT staking, will soon end support for all Polygon NFTs

Leading crypto exchange Binance said that it will end support for features related to non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on Sept. 9 and for all Polygon-based NFTs on Sept. 26. The company asked users to withdraw Polygon NFTs by Dec. дальше »

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Stake co-founder Eddie Craven shares details on $41m heist

Despite looting $41 million in cryptos, Stake co-founder Ed Craven said the hackers did not compromise private user info or access customer funds during the attack. Edward Craven, co-founder of crypto casino Stake, published preliminary findings from a Sept. 4… дальше »

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JPMorgan reportedly considers a payment token as Shiba Memu raises $2.58 million

JPMorgan is said to be launching a blockchain-powered token to revolutionise its global payments. Shiba Memu takes on meme tokens with an AI application amid the hunt for new crypto use cases. Shiba Memu could increase by up to 50x, given the historic price moves of meme cryptocurrencies. дальше »

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Ripple Acquires Crypto-Focused Chartered Trust Company Fortress Trust

A person with knowledge of the matter said the figure was less than the $250 million price tag for custody firm Metaco, which Ripple acquired in May. дальше »

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CFTC fines Mirror Trading $1.7B for Bitcoin-related forex fraud

The CFTC has brought or resolved 10 fraud cases involving digital assets or foreign exchange since June 2023, Commissioner Kristin Johnson said. дальше »

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U.S. Fed’s Vice Chair Barr Says CBDC Decision Still a ‘Long Way’ Off

The U.S. is far from making any decision on a central bank digital currency (CBDC), said Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Michael Barr, who described the Fed as still being in the “basic research” phase. дальше »

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Crypto firm LBRY files to challenge ruling it violated US Securities Law

The SEC filed a lawsuit in a New Hampshire court arguing that LBRY’s LBC tokens were tokens and not cryptocurrencies. The SEC won a case in November 2022 and LBRY said that it would close. LBRY was also ordered to pay a fine of $111,614. дальше »

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MicroStrategy's Large Bitcoin Impairment Losses Have Given a False Impression: Berenberg

FASB accounting rule changes should help companies that hold digital assets to eliminate the poor optics that have been created by impairment losses, the report said. дальше »

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Mirror Trading International to pay $1.7B in restitution to victims of Bitcoin investment scam

The U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced on Sept. 7 the outcome of a case against a South African company involved in crypto fraud. The CFTC said that a judge has entered a consent order against Mirror Trading International Proprietary Limited (MTI), finding the company liable for several types of fraud. дальше »

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Binance CEO brushes off negativity, assures firm has 'no liquidity issues'

Despite the so-called FUD, Changpeng Zhao said in reality, the crypto industry has scored a number of massive wins in recent weeks. дальше »

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FBI: Lazarus Group hacked and stole $41m from crypto casino, Stake

the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said North Korea-backed hacker group Lazarus was behind the attack on crypto casino, Stake дальше »

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CFTC Commissioner Pitches Pilot Program for U.S. Crypto Regulation

The U.S. watchdog for derivatives markets should create a limited pilot program for regulating cryptocurrencies, said Caroline Pham, one of the members of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). дальше »

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XRP Poised for Take-Off in the US via Ripple’s ODL as Pundit Sees Potential Adoption By Big Banks

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Litecoin (LTC) and Polygon (MATIC) Move Hand in Hand; VC Spectra (SPCT) Emerges as The Better Choice

Litecoin (LTC) and Polygon (MATIC) began the month of September on the wrong foot, both recording losses of over 10%. However, the same can’t be said for the newly launched VC Spectra (SPCT), which continues to see positive returns for its early investors. дальше »

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Blockchain and AI Are Set to Transform Financial Markets: Moody's

Incorporating AI and DLT into business models may require "substantial investment" at first – but could help lower expenses and improve market liquidity over time, a new report said. дальше »

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Crypto Spot Market August Trading Volume Hits 4.5-Year Low as Volatility Fails to Spur Activity

Volatility following the Grayscale's court victory over the SEC failed to translate into trading volumes on centralized exchanges, CCData said. дальше »

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Depressed Crypto Markets, Regulatory Risks Fail to Dissuade Asset Managers From Investing

Almost half the 60 buy-side professionals surveyed from U.S. and Europe-based asset managers and hedge funds said they're actively managing digital assets. дальше »

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FTX reorganizing on-chain assets by bridging tokens, consolidating holdings

Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX revealed in a tweet on Sept. 6 that it is in the process of moving its cryptocurrency holdings. The company said that it is moving bridged tokens on multiple networks to their native blockchains. дальше »

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Tornado Cash developer pleads not guilty to charges of conspiracy, money laundering

Roman Storm, a key developer behind cryptocurrency mixer Tornado Cash, pleaded not guilty to several criminal charges, Inner City Press said on Sept. 6. That report indicates that Storm pleaded not guilty to charges contained within an earlier indictment. дальше »

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Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm pleads not guilty to charges of conspiracy, money laundering; released on $2M bond

Roman Storm, a key developer behind cryptocurrency mixer Tornado Cash, pleaded not guilty to several criminal charges, Inner City Press said on Sept. 6. That report indicates that Storm pleaded not guilty to charges contained within an earlier indictment. дальше »

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Grayscale revealed as second-largest Bitcoin holder despite confidentiality efforts: Arkham Intelligence

Blockchain analytical firm Arkham Intelligence identified Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust as the second-largest Bitcoin (BTC) holder in a Sept. 6 post on X, formerly Twitter. The company said that the trust is the “second largest BTC entity globally” and that the fund contains over $16 billion of the flagship digital asset. дальше »

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