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Crypto Investment Product Firm 21Shares Launches Bitcoin ETP in Middle East
12.10.2022
21Shares’ physical bitcoin exchange-traded product will list on the Nasdaq Dubai
Coinbase Receives In-Principle Approval to Provide Crypto Services in Singapore
12.10.2022
Singapore’s central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), has given Coinbase “in-principle approval” allowing the crypto exchange to “offer regulated digital payment token products and services in the island state.” Coinbase stressed:...
Mango Markets Hacker Provides Ultimatum: ‘Repay Bad Debt’
12.10.2022
Hacker proposes to send back stolen MSOL, SOL, and MNGO if Mango Finance promises to pay back bad debt using USDC available in its treasury
US Treasury Charges Bittrex With Sanctions Violations, Crypto Exchange Agrees to Settle With Regulator
12.10.2022
On October 11, the U.S. Treasury department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced that it has settled charges with the cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex. The crypto exchange was accused of sanctions violations and failure...
First Mover Asia: Will Bitcoin Remain in the Doldrums? Signals Are Mixed; Major Cryptos Are Mostly Flat
12.10.2022
Analytics platform CryptoQuant believes this week's Consumer Price Index will move markets; bitcoin continues its recent holding pattern on Tuesday
Google Cloud Partners With Coinbase to Accept Crypto Payments, Drive Web3 Innovation
12.10.2022
Google Cloud has announced a partnership with Coinbase to drive Web3 innovation that includes using the crypto exchange to accept cryptocurrency payments. “We are excited Google Cloud has selected Coinbase to help bring Web3 to a new set of users and provide powerful solutions...
In SEC Lawsuit, Grayscale Calls Spot ETF Rejection ‘Arbitrary, Capricious, and Discriminatory’
12.10.2022
Grayscale Investments called the the U S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) June decision to reject its application to convert its flagship Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) into a spot bitcoin exchange traded fund (ETF) “arbitrary, capricious, and discriminatory" in an opening legal brief...
Solana-Based Decentralized Finance Platform Mango Hit by Potential $100 Million Exploit
12.10.2022
The apparent exploit of Mango Markets stemmed from the ability of an attacker to manipulate the value of their posted collateral
DappRadar Says It’s Recalculating Decentraland User Data
12.10.2022
The data tool is working together with the metaverse platform to more accurately track its number of daily “active users” following a CoinDesk report
Bitcoin Miner Cleanspark Completes Sandersville Facility Acquisition, Firm’s Hashrate Now 4.7 Exahash
12.10.2022
On October 11, the publicly-listed bitcoin miner Cleanspark announced that it has completed the acquisition of Mawson Infrastructure Group’s Georgia-based bitcoin mining facility. Following the acquisition, Cleanspark says it now manages 220 megawatts (MW) of bitcoin miners with a hashrate...
Crypto Mixers Haven't 'Slowed' DOJ Investigations, Director Says
11.10.2022
U.S. Department of Justice Crypto Enforcement Team Director Eun Young Choi said mixers cause a "multiplier effect" but aren't "necessarily" slowing investigations down
Valkyrie to Liquidate Bitcoin Balance Sheet ETF After Limited Uptake
11.10.2022
The crypto native investment shop’s Nasdaq-listed fund never really caught on with investors
CNN Shutters Vault NFT Marketplace, Prompting Rug Pull Accusations
11.10.2022
Holders of the cable news network's NFTs said they were disappointed by promises of long-term utility
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Remains in a Quiet Place Ahead of FOMC Minutes
11.10.2022
The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization continues in a tight range, a little over $19,000. Market Wrap is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter diving into what happened in today's crypto markets
Portugal Prepares to Tax Crypto Gains at Rate of 28%, Draft Budget Unveils
11.10.2022
Authorities in Portugal intend to impose a levy on gains from short-term crypto investments with the state budget for next year. The document, which still needs the approval of Portuguese lawmakers, signals a change in the EU nation’s positive attitude towards crypto assets. Government...
South African Non-Profit Bitcoin Ekasi Opens Education Center
11.10.2022
The center will educate residents in Mossel Bay on bitcoin, finances and other subjects
Casper Labs Has Its Sights Set on Enterprise
11.10.2022
Reversibility on Ethereum: The Benefits and Pitfalls
11.10.2022
The equivalent of “chargebacks” on Ethereum would be controversial but would ultimately help the blockchain to become more useful
OpenSea Aims for an Avalanche of NFT Interest
11.10.2022
Avalanche is best known for its DeFi presence, but is making strides to establish itself in the NFT space with the OpenSea Launch
Bitcoin Recovers $19K Though Inflation Fears Haunt Market
11.10.2022
The largest cryptocurrency's price had slipped earlier Tuesday to its lowest in almost two weeks, but the market recovered as U.S. stocks rebounded