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Payments Giant Paypal Launches Dollar-Backed Stablecoin PYUSD
7.8.2023
Paypal has introduced its own stablecoin, representing the first venture of its kind by a leading financial firm. Initially reported by Bloomberg, the launch could notably accelerate the slow integration of cryptocurrencies for payment purposes. A New Era for Paypal: Introduction of PYUSD...
Sino Global Files $67M Claim Against FTX-Alameda
7.8.2023
Sino Global invested in tokens heavily affected by the decline of Sam Bankman-Fried's FTX crypto empire and partnered with FTX on a fund raised with outside investors' capital
Lido Attracted 10K Ether Stakers to Protocol in July
7.8.2023
The largest staking service provider also crossed $15 billion in total value locked, a level not seen since May 2022
Some Users May Want an ‘Everything App’, but What We Need Is Digital Sovereignty
7.8.2023
Bitcoin Remains King While Crypto Hedge Funds Get Rekt
7.8.2023
Even though crypto hedge funds managed positive returns during the first half of 2023, bitcoin trounced them, according to a 21e6 Capital report
Stablecoin Turmoil: $1.53 Billion Redeemed in a Month Amid Declining Trade Volume
7.8.2023
In the brief span from July 12, 2023 to August 6, 2023, the stablecoin economy witnessed a staggering loss exceeding $1.53 billion in value. Among the premier ten stablecoins, Pax’s pax dollar (USDP) experienced a redemption of 39% of its supply over the preceding 30 days. Unstable Times...
Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin Billions Have Rebounded Since He Exited CEO Job a Year Ago
7.8.2023
Saylor stepped down as CEO of MicroStrategy one year ago in order to focus solely on Bitcoin
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Flatlines on Monday, as Market Volatility Continues to Fade
7.8.2023
Bitcoin started the week mostly flat, as market volatility remained near recent lows during today’s session. Traders appear to be on the sidelines ahead of Wednesday’s key inflation report from the United States. Ethereum mostly consolidated on Monday. Bitcoin Bitcoin (BTC) continued...
PayPal to Issue Dollar-Pegged Crypto Stablecoin Based on Ethereum
7.8.2023
The PayPal USD will be pegged to U.S. dollars and issued by Paxos Trust
First Mover Americas: Michael Saylor's Wager on Bitcoin Looking Better
7.8.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 2, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Fed's Rate Hike Cycle Has Peaked, Investment Banks Say
7.8.2023
The end of the tightening cycle does not necessarily imply a quick pivot toward zero interest rate policy, meaning animal spirits may not return to the crypto market anytime soon
FBI Issues Warning on Scam Involving Criminals Impersonating NFT Developers
7.8.2023
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a Public Service Announcement (PSA) warning about criminals impersonating non-fungible token (NFT) developers in social media. According to the PSA, criminals can impersonate these developers on social media by hijacking accounts or using similar...
Worldcoin's Nairobi Warehouse Raided by Kenyan Police: Local Reports
7.8.2023
Kenyan police raided Worldcoin's Nairobi warehouse and confiscated documents and machines on Saturday
Cardano Blockchain Transactions Jumped 49% Last Quarter as ADA Sentiment Grew
7.8.2023
Blockchain load – a measure of how much data is contained in blocks over a certain period – rose to 50% in the second quarter from under 40% in the first. It peaked at 81% in May
Ze života matky přírody: Nejlepší snímky fotosoutěže Czech Nature Photo 2023
7.8.2023
Česko-slovenské klání o nejlepší momentky z přírody letos ovládla rozlícená medvědice. Pozadu však nezůstali ani hodující lvi, majestátní skokani či prastaré, tajemně pokroucené vavříny
Scottish Author Exposing Onecoin Cancels ‘Devil’s Coin’ Book Tour After Death Threats
7.8.2023
An author from Scotland has been targeted for her work to expose one of crypto history’s most notorious Ponzi schemes, Onecoin. Jennifer McAdam recently canceled book signings after receiving death threats for writing about the massive fraud and its ‘Cryptoqueen’ mastermind. Writer Cancels...
Crypto Options Traders Are Still Shorting Bitcoin Volatility
7.8.2023
"Given the absence of big news in August, selling volatility and taking a vacation for solid theta gains is the only thing I can do right now," one trader said. Crypto traders typically short volatility by selling or writing call/put options
Huobi's Stablecoin Reserves Down 30% Amid Reports of Executive Arrests
7.8.2023
Data from Nansen.ai shows that users have withdrawn $44.8 million in stablecoins during the last week
Curve Recoups 73% of Hacked Funds, Bolstering CRV Sentiment
7.8.2023
A public bounty is now open for finding the remaining funds with a $1.8 million reward
Latam Insights — Honduras Opens Public CBDC Consultation, Venezuela Applies to Enter BRICS
7.8.2023
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: Honduras opens a central bank digital currency (CBDC) consultation, Venezuela applies officially to join BRICS, and Trubit launches Pix payment integration...