First Mover Americas: Kraken's SEC Settlement Sends Crypto Markets Tumbling
10.2.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Feb. 10, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Maker Protocol announces the launch of Spark Protocol
10.2.2023
Sam MacPherson, the Protocol Engineer at MakerDAO, has announced the launch of its growth-focused arm – Spark Protocol. The first product of Spark Protocol will be Spark Lend. The launch is tentatively scheduled for April 2023, subject to the receipt of approval. Built on Aave V3, Spark Lend...
The role of cryptocurrency in advancing financial inclusion
10.2.2023
Access to and use of financial services, known as financial inclusion, is crucial for economic growth and development
PayPal Held $604M of Customers' Crypto as of Year-End 2022
10.2.2023
The payments company held $291 million of bitcoin and $250 million of ether, with the rest comprising litecoin and bitcoin cash
Fujitsu’s new platform in support of Web3 developers
10.2.2023
The biggest technological giant in Japan undoubtedly happens to be Fujitsu. It has just taken it upon itself to deliver its latest platform, which has been built with the aim and intention of being able to effectively support all of the Web3 developers globally. This will be instrumental...
Russian Charged With Laundering Ransomware Proceeds in Crypto Pleads Guilty in US
10.2.2023
A Russian national accused of processing cryptocurrency payments from ransomware attacks has pleaded guilty to money laundering in the United States. The man who was extradited from the Netherlands in mid-August, last year, will be sentenced in April. Russian Crypto Launderer Pleads Guilty in...
Shemaroo makes Web3 debut on Polygon to release Bollywood NFTs
10.2.2023
Shemaroo recently announced its Web3 debut on the Polygon network. The media company joined hands with Polygon Labs to launch Virtasy.io exclusively on the network. The partnership will see Shemaroo launching Bollywood NFTs on the platform. The marketplace is set to list NFTs involving iconic films...
China Targets Blockchain Breakthroughs With Beijing Research Center: Report
10.2.2023
The center will focus on blockchain use related to the economy and individuals' livelihoods in an attempt to make the technology central to the country's digital infrastructure
Bitget Expands Innovation Zone With Priority Access to Exceptional Projects
10.2.2023
PRESS RELEASE. Victoria Seychelles, 2023 – Bitget, the leading global crypto derivative exchange, announces to add AI (Artificial Intelligence), Arbitrum, and NFT zone listings to its Innovation Zone for users who would like to expose their crypto portfolio to related tokens in an early stage....
Ethereum Shanghai Upgrade – Web3’s next portrayal?
10.2.2023
Ethereum is about to release its Shanghai Upgrade, and it can modify the Web3 industry. The latest update will allow ETH stakers to withdraw cryptocurrencies locked in the ETH smart contract. Currently, this Beacon Deposit Contract boasts over 16 million ETH. The tokens are valued at 21 billion...
Microsoft Disbands Industrial Metaverse Project: Report
10.2.2023
The 100 members of the team have all been laid off, according to the report, according to a person with direct knowledge of the matter
South Korea Blacklists North Korean Crypto Thieves, Flags Wallet Addresses
10.2.2023
The government sanctions targeted four individuals and seven institutions – some with alleged ties to the elite North Korean hacking group "Lazarus."