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Study: Crypto Assets Worth $572.7 Million Lost to Hacks and Fraud in Q2 2024
29.6.2024
Digital assets worth over $572.7 million were lost to hacks and fraud in the second quarter of 2024. This latest figure brings the value of digital assets lost to hacks, fraud, and scams in 2024 to $920.9 million. Decentralized finance (defi) platforms lost approximately $172.1 million across...
U.S. Treasury Issues Crypto Tax Regime For 2025, Delays Rules for Non-Custodians
28.6.2024
The IRS has now set up its reporting system for crypto brokers, but it set aside related rules for DeFi and unhosted wallets as it continues to study 44,000 comments to the agency
Ripple’s Big Court Win Nonetheless Muddied Waters on Whether XRP Is a Security Deserving Tougher Regulation
28.6.2024
In a near-vacuum of legal and regulatory clarity for crypto, district judges’ opinions on whether a given token is a security or not – which determines the level of regulation – can vary from court to court
SEC Sues ConsenSys Over MetaMask Staking, Broker Allegations
28.6.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission sued Ethereum software provider ConsenSys over its MetaMask service Friday, alleging the wallet tool was an unregistered broker that "engaged in the offer and sale of securities" and that its staking service violated federal securities laws
Solana ETF Applications Look Like Bets on Trump Retaking White House, Making U.S. Friendlier to Crypto
28.6.2024
VanEck and 21Shares' applications seem doomed under the Biden administration. But they include a deadline that lapses when Trump would be in office, if he wins the presidency in November
Supreme Court Rules to Overturn the Chevron Doctrine, Curbing Federal Agencies’ Power
28.6.2024
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on Friday to drastically curb the authority of federal regulators, overturning a 40-year-old legal precedent that gave regulatory agencies leeway to interpret the laws they are tasked with enforcing
Bitcoin and Crypto Closing Out Lame Quarter and One Analyst Believes More Pain Could Be in Store
28.6.2024
The price of bitcoin has dipped about 15% during the second quarter
Elections Across Europe Won't Hinder Bloc's Crypto Ambitions
28.6.2024
France, Austria, Germany and other countries are expected to have elections soon, following this month's European Parliament contest
DePIN Can Rebuild the Grid From the Bottom Up
28.6.2024
As the U.S. electricity grid struggles with wide scale outages, crypto-powered demand response programs can save customers billions. These decentralized generative energy networks (or DeGEN) offer services valuable to customers and governments alike
Europe's MiCA Is Finally Here. How Will the U.S. Respond?
28.6.2024
It's time for the U.S. to reassert its place as the global leader in financial services regulation and innovation, writes Circle's Dante Disparte
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Awaits PCE Inflation Report
28.6.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for June 28, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
39% Chance of Dropping Out — Joe Biden’s Debate Stumbles Fuel Prediction Market Betting
28.6.2024
Following the initial 2024 U.S. Presidential Debate, prediction market wagers on whether incumbent Joe Biden will withdraw have seen a significant increase in activity. The likelihood of Biden stepping down and being substituted has risen notably. Betting Markets React to Joe Biden’s...
Kaspa's KAS Token Bucks Broader Market, Surges 26% in a Week
28.6.2024
The rally was accompanied by an even-bigger surge in futures open interest
Kraken Co-Founder Jesse Powell Donates $1M, Mostly Ether, to Donald Trump
28.6.2024
Powell said he is supporting the only major pro-crypto party candidate
Major crypto projects to unlock $755M in July
28.6.2024
About $755 million in crypto assets from AltLayer, Arbitrum, Optimism and other projects will be released in July as their vesting period concludes
Ether to Hit $6.5K Later This Year Driven by Inflows Into Spot ETFs: Analyst
28.6.2024
The crypto market is being overly pessimistic about the imminent launch of spot ether ETFs in the U.S. and net inflows could hit $20 billion in the first year, Steno Research said
Long Dormant Whale Sends $61M BTC to Coinbase, OnChain Data Shows
28.6.2024
The so-called old hands have been selling coins this quarter, adding to bearish pressures in the market
Jesse Powell donates $1M in crypto to Trump's 2024 campaign
28.6.2024
Jesse Powell, Kraken co-founder, backs Trump with $1 million in Ether, supporting pro-crypto policies against regulatory crackdowns
2024 Crypto Losses Attributable to Deepfakes Projected to Exceed $25 Billion
28.6.2024
Losses attributed to crypto crimes involving the use of deepfakes are projected to surpass $25 billion in 2024. According to the latest Bitget research study, these losses are expected to continue rising if no regulatory intervention is introduced to curb this type of fraud. Educating users...
T-Rex Group Files for 2x Long, Inverse Microstrategy ETF
28.6.2024
Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas said this will be the 'ghost pepper' of ETF hot sauce