The Protocol: Inside North Korea's Campaign to Put Crypto Developers on Payroll

In this week's issue of CoinDesk's weekly blockchain tech newsletter, we've got names, details and anecdotes on crypto companies' unwitting hires of North Korean developers. PLUS month-end rankings for bitcoin, ether and other digital assets in the CoinDesk 20 index during a strangely bullish September. дальше »

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Bitwise Makes XRP ETF Plans Official With SEC Filing

Bitwise submitted an S-1 form to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, a requirement for companies seeking to issue a new security and be listed on a public stock exchange. дальше »

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Marathon Digital mined 705 Bitcoin in September

Marathon Digital Holdings, one of the largest Bitcoin mining companies, reported a 5% increase in Bitcoin production for September 2024.  The company mined 705 Bitcoin (BTC), raising its total holdings to 26,842 BTC, according to company postings. Marathon also reported… дальше »

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Bitcoin Mining Companies Experience Record Low Profitability In September, Report

Bitcoin (BTC) mining companies are experiencing significant challenges as a key measure of profitability has reached its lowest point in recent records.   Analysts from JPMorgan Chase, Reginald L. Smith and Charles Pearce, indicated that daily block reward gross profit for miners declined by 6% month-over-month in September. дальше »

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Taiwan’s financial regulator permits professional investors to invest in digital asset ETFs

The FSC has restricted access to the virtual asset ETFs to professional institutional investors Security companies will need to establish a “virtual asset ETF suitability system” Taiwan’s financial regulator is allowing professional investors to invest in “foreign virtual asset” exchange-traded funds (ETFs) through a re-entrustment service. дальше »

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Circle Signals Plans to Bring USDC to Australia With Venture Capitalist Mark Carnegie

Stablecoin giant Circle has signalled its plans to bring its digital currency, USDC, into Australia and beyond with the unveiling of a partnership with venture capitalist Mark Carnegie's MHC Digital Group, the companies announced on Tuesday. дальше »

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California governor vetoes hotly contested AI safety bill

Gavin Newsom vetoed SB 1048, saying that “while well-intentioned,” it could place unnecessary restrictions on emerging AI companies in California.  дальше »

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Meta’s stock surge boosts Zuckerberg’s net worth to $201B, ranks fourth globally

Tech giant Meta’s current market capitalization is more than $1.4 trillion — making it one of the most valuable companies in the world. дальше »

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$500 in These 3 tokens priced below $1 Could Become a $100,000 Portfolio by 2025

Similar to the way companies chase after new consumers, investors too are in the race to find the next cryptocurrency investment opportunity. дальше »

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Watchdog: Visa–Mastercard ‘duopoly’ spends millions blocking competition

According to a report, the two companies spent a combined $80 million lobbying against credit card competition acts. 

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FTC cracks down on ‘deceptive’ AI projects, including an AI lawyer

“Operation AI Comply” is part of the US federal agency’s latest round of enforcement actions against companies it claims used AI to harm consumers. дальше »

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A Fire Alarm Interrupted an Aussie Crypto Summit. The Symbolism Wasn't Missed by a Concerned Industry

Australia's crypto industry is concerned companies will move offshore after the nation's securities regulator set off "the crypto fire alarm." дальше »

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Future of crypto regulation: How much impact will US presidential election have?

As the 2024 US presidential election approaches, the cryptocurrency industry finds itself at a critical juncture. With millions of dollars being spent on political donations, crypto companies are hoping to sway the outcome in favor of more lenient regulation. дальше »

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TrueCoin and TrustToken settle with US SEC without admitting or denying allegations

In a significant development in the cryptocurrency regulatory landscape, TrueCoin LLC and TrustToken Inc. , the companies behind the TrueUSD (TUSD), have reached a settlement with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over allegations of fraud and unregistered sales of investment contracts. дальше »

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SEC charges TrustToken and TrueCoin over stablecoin fraud

Two crypto companies related to the TUSD stablecoin were charged with securities violations by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission TrueCoin and TrustToken settled charges filed by the SEC, alleging unregistered offering and investment contract sales between November 2020 and… дальше »

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Bitget Announces Winners of Its Smart Awards 2024 Event

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Crypto wallet for business: How BitHide helps companies safely manage crypto

BitHide provides businesses with a secure, non-custodial crypto wallet featuring IP masking, encryption, and mass payouts, ensuring privacy, control, and easy management of crypto assets. #partnercontent дальше »

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SEC seeks sanctions against Elon Musk over Twitter investigation

Elon Musk and his various companies are currently facing regulatory scrutiny in Brazil, the European Union, and the United States. дальше »

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Shift to new server provider restores X in Brazil for some users

Brazil recently lifted the freeze on bank accounts for Elon Musk’s Starlink and the X platform after the companies paid a $3-million fine. дальше »

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Bridging the Skills Gap: Preparing the Workforce for a Web3 Future

Companies have invested so much on education with a focus on trading, but have not turned their attention to the portion of the workforce that remains unfamiliar with the technology that will be responsible for creating, facilitating, communicating and operating Web3 products and services, says Kelsey McGuire, cgo, Shardeum. дальше »

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Bitget and Foresight Ventures announce $30M investment in TON

Bitget and Foresight Ventures have announced a $30 million investment in The Open Network. The companies will buy TON tokens as well as support GameFi and tap-to-earn projects. Crypto exchange Bitget and web3 investment firm Foresight Ventures have announced a $30 million strategic investment in TON blockchain. дальше »

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SEC Charges 3 Individuals, 5 Companies With Operating Pig Butchering Scams

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed suit against three individuals and five companies for allegedly operating pig butchering scams – a type of confidence-enabled investment scam in which fraudsters befriend victims over text-based social media apps, gain their trust and convince them to invest large amounts of money in fictitious crypto platforms before stealing their funds and disappearing. дальше »

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Dragonfly VC raising $500m in fourth funding round

Dragonfly Capital, a prominent crypto venture capital firm, is raising $500 million for its fourth investment fund, according to Bloomberg.   The fund will focus on early-stage projects in the blockchain space, continuing Dragonfly’s strategy of supporting innovative companies. According to… дальше »

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41 firms join BIS Project Agora to advance unified ledger applications

The large private companies will work with seven central banks on improving structural inefficiencies in international transfers. дальше »

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Beacon Launches Its Fourth Web3 Accelerator Program, The Largest Cohort Yet

Beacon, an early-stage web3 accelerator, is excited to launch its fourth biannual three-month program, which provides startups with resources, mentorship, and capital. Beacon has selected 17 promising companies, the largest cohorts to date comprising the highest profile firms. дальше »

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Crypto Bank Anchorage Digital, BitGo Take on Custody for ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF

The first and only U.S. federally chartered crypto bank, Anchorage Digital, is taking on the custody role for a leading issuer of crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), 21Shares, the companies said in a Thursday statement. дальше »

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Bitcoin mining CEOs agree on $250k price target for 2028 halving

Bitcoin mining executives from top firms gathered at the HC Wainwright Bitcoin Mining Panel on Sept. 10 to discuss industry trends, challenges, and the future of Bitcoin. The panel, moderated by Anthony Scaramucci of SkyBridge Capital, featured CEOs from prominent mining companies, including Bit Digital, Bitfarms, CleanSpark, Core Scientific, and Marathon Digital Holdings. дальше »

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Record $4.68 billion fines mark SEC’s toughest year on crypto

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) imposed $4. 68 billion in fines against crypto companies in 2024, marking the most aggressive regulatory year in the agency’s history, according to a report by Social Capital Markets. дальше »

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UK crypto registration faces high failure rate: 87% of applications don’t qualify

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) reported 87% of crypto companies applying for registration under the UK’s money laundering rules failed to receive approval in the last fiscal year. Only four out of 35 applications were approved in the 12 months ending March 31, 2023. дальше »

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Aleph Zero Joins CAMARA Foundation, Integrating Blockchain With Global Telecommunications Standards

Aleph Zero, a fast and scalable blockchain ecosystem, is proud to join the CAMARA Foundation as a General Member to help develop standardized blockchain API for the industry. According to the Aleph Zero team, the project joins over 230 companies working with the CAMARA Project as the first blockchain organization. дальше »

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US companies forecast to buy $10.3B in Bitcoin over next 18 months — Report

The report claimed, a cash treasury “supplemented with a 3% allocation to Bitcoin” would have shielded companies from inflation since 2020. дальше »

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Legacy Payment Processors Charge Adult Sites a Fortune; MyPeach.AI Found a Crypto Solution

Adult entertainment websites usually pay credit card companies through the nose. MyPeach.AI has found a stablecoin-powered workaround. дальше »

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Ripple CTO Slams Fed for Sanctioning United Texas Bank Over Bitcoin

Ripple CTO shares his take on 'cease and desist' order issued to Texas bank over working with Bitcoin and crypto companies дальше »

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US crypto firms ramp up lobbying efforts, expenditures up 1386% over 7 years

A recent study has revealed that US crypto companies have significantly increased their lobbying efforts, with expenditures rising by 1386% from 2017 to 2023. According to data compiled by Social Capital Markets, crypto firms spent $40. дальше »

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US Companies Predicted to Buy $10 Billion BTC in 18 Months

Bitcoin's corporate adoption is expected to pick up steam, according to River's optimistic prediction дальше »

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Crypto lobbying surges 1,400% since 2017 as industry pushes for policy change

Lobbying efforts by crypto companies have skyrocketed by 1,386% since 2017, reflecting the industry’s aggressive push to shape favorable regulations. As crypto becomes more integrated into the financial system, the stakes are higher than ever, driving companies to invest millions… дальше »

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Stock Market’s $1.05 Trillion Wipeout Puts To Test Bitcoin Stability – What’s Next?

In a single day, $1. 05 trillion was wiped out of the US stock market. This decline represents one of the largest of any single day in recent times and also reflects a mix of unsatisfactory economic data and huge struggles among major companies. дальше »

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Siemens and Samsung ramp up Web3 moves with digital bonds and startup investments

Two major technology companies—Siemens and Samsung—have made significant strides in the crypto sector, each advancing their involvement in different ways. Siemens issues €300 million digital bond. дальше »

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TradFi Companies 'Want to Transact in Bitcoin,' Says Cantor Fitzgerald CEO

Howard Lutnick was picked by Donald Trump to chair his presidential transition team last month. дальше »

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Qatar Brings in Crypto Rules Framework in a Sign of Web 3 Development in the Middle East

The framework includes recognition of smart contracts, licensing for crypto companies, property rights in tokens and custody arrangements among other issues. дальше »

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Ripple climbs 4%, partners with Futureverse and Yonsei University to boost XRPL in Asia

Ripple has announced new strategic partnerships in South Korea and Japan to strengthen crypto infrastructure for institutional adoption, according to a Sept. 3 post on social media platform X. Ripple’s CEO Brad Garlinghouse stated that the moves would enhance XRP Ledger’s (XRPL) programmability and show how crypto-native companies like Futureverse are increasingly adopting the firm’s […] The post Ripple climbs 4%, partners with Futureverse and Yonsei University to boost XRPL in Asia appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Blockchain Life 2024 in Dubai: Top companies, key industry figures gather in the world crypto capital

On October 22-23, Dubai will host the 13th international forum Blockchain Life 2024 – one of the largest global events in the field of web3, cryptocurrencies, and mining. The forum will feature over 10,000 leading experts, crypto entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts from 120 countries. дальше »

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Qatar launches digital assets framework to attract global firms

The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) in Doha has invited local and international companies to apply for licenses to operate as token service providers under its newly introduced regulatory framework. On Sept. дальше »

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Big Tech signals continued AI investments: Is that good news for Bitbot?

The tech giants have reported their earnings, and there’s a clear message for investors: their spending on AI infrastructure is set to increase significantly from here on out. Why? Because the artificial intelligence sector is growing at an unprecedented rate, and companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta Platforms can’t afford to fall behind. Even a […] дальше »

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Court drops $258b Dogecoin manipulation case against Elon Musk

A United States court dismissed a $258 billion class action lawsuit claiming that Elon Musk and his companies, SpaceX and Tesla, orchestrated a “crypto pyramid scheme.” Almost two years after the filing, Judge Alvin Hellerstein of the US District  Court… дальше »

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Dell results show no signs of Bitcoin despite CEO’s bullish comments

Many expected Dell to add itself to a list of companies with Bitcoin on their balance sheets as it filed its Q2 earnings report.

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AI data silos no more: Blockchain the Web3 tool to take back privacy

Consumers and companies are turning to AI-integrated products to help drive business and productivity, but what happens to all that data? Blockchain for AI gives users a choice. дальше »

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New node certification could coax more institutions into Ether staking 

A consortium of big crypto companies, including Coinbase, has just launched a new certification scheme for Ethereum node operators called NORS.  дальше »

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Pro-crypto lawyer John Deaton takes on Senator Warren in showdown over corporate greed

Crypto advocate John E. Deaton has challenged Senator Elizabeth Warren on her stance on “greedy corporations” and insurance companies. Deaton, who is looking to unseat Warren on a Republican ticket in elections to be held later in the year, was… дальше »

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Accelerating Innovation in the DePIN Sector

Everyone agrees the real-world utility of DePINs is what makes them so interesting, but it’s also what makes them so difficult to build. Companies and investment firms like IoTeX, Hotspotty, EV3, and DePIN Pulse are building tools to lower the barrier to entry for DePIN founders and increase the pace of innovation in the industry, says Connor Lovely. дальше »

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