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XRP’s Rise Causes Ripple of Gains in Crypto Economy
14.7.2023
Since July 12, 2023, the cryptocurrency market has expanded by a staggering $60 billion within a mere 48 hours. The majority of this growth transpired after the decisive Ripple Labs case verdict, resulting in bitcoin’s dominance dipping from 50% to its present level of 48.6%. Ripple Labs...
Crypto Distress Prompts Fir Tree, a Hedge Fund, to Seek Profit From Turmoil
14.7.2023
“Fir Tree is at its best when we identify opportunities that are mispriced, dislocated or complex. Rarely do we encounter situations that are all three, but that is precisely what we are seeing in digital assets right now,” Fir Tree said
Hollywood’s Angry Creators Show Why Web3 Is Needed
14.7.2023
Web2 economics don’t work for artists and writers, says CoinDesk's Michael Casey
Neo APAC Hackathon Kicks Off at Tokyo GAS Station: Uncovering Local Web3 Talents and Empowering Regional Development
14.7.2023
PRESS RELEASE. Neo, the open-source, community-driven blockchain platform where developers are building the future Smart Economy, today announces the launch of its new APAC Hackathon in partnership with OKX. The event includes a total prize pool of $120,000 for event winners and a post-hackathon...
Binance Cut 1,000 Workers in Recent Weeks: WSJ
14.7.2023
Binance has laid off over 1,000 workers globally in recent weeks, the Wall Street Journal reported
Solana price hits a 2023 high, but do strong fundamentals back the SOL rally?
14.7.2023
SOL price rallied to a year-to-date high above $30, but Solana’s struggle with increasing its user stats call the current bullish momentum into question
Google Plays Nice With NFTs, Starbucks Puts Ex-MLB Star’s NFT Project on Deck
14.7.2023
This week, Google made a big shift in their policy towards NFTs, allowing apps in the Google Play store to include the ability to buy, sell or earn tokenized assets. Meanwhile, Starbucks Odyssey, the brand’s Web3 loyalty program, announced their next Stamp would be "designed by Aku," the...
Co:Create Releases Web3 Loyalty App on Shopify
14.7.2023
The app allows over 4 million Shopify businesses to implement blockchain-based loyalty and rewards programs from their storefront
Mutiny’s New Browser-Based Bitcoin Wallet on Lightning Avoids App Store Restrictions
14.7.2023
The company says it’s the “first self-custodial lightning wallet that runs on the web” – a design feature that may avoid any restrictions that might be placed on the technology from app stores run by the likes of Apple or Google
Biggest Movers: XRP 70% Higher, as Markets React to Court Ruling
14.7.2023
XRP soared by as much as 70% higher on Friday, as markets continued to react to a court ruling that the token is not a security. On Thursday, U.S. judge Analisa Torres ruled that XRP is not “necessarily a security on its face.” Solana also surged on the news, climbing by nearly 30%....
XRP Gets Binance.US Listing as Exchange Joins Rivals’ Embrace
14.7.2023
Trading XRP on Binance.US began Friday
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Talks Up Crypto Demand From Gold Investors
14.7.2023
The CEO of $8.5 trillion asset manager BlackRock (BLK) said "more and more" gold investors have been asking about the role of crypto over the last five years
Transparency for the Whales, Privacy for the Plebs
14.7.2023
Identifying the owners of crypto wallets may level the playing field for retail traders. But if taken too far it could be weaponized against the weak
The Fall of Multichain: A Tale of Unexpected Turbulence and Security Breaches
14.7.2023
In an unforeseen chain of events that unfolded between May and July 2023, the CEO of Multichain, Zhaojun, was apprehended by Chinese authorities, destabilizing the blockchain project. The situation escalated when user assets began to be transferred to unknown addresses. From Seizure to Shutdown:...
Ripple’s XRP Summary Judgment Positive for Coinbase, Price Target Raised to $120: Needham
14.7.2023
The court’s decision should moderately de-risk the regulatory pressure on the crypto exchange’s stock, which is a significant overhang on the share price, the broker’s report said
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: Bitcoin Hits 14-Month High, Following Ripple Ruling
14.7.2023
Bitcoin rose towards the $32,000 mark late on Thursday, as markets reacted to the news that a U.S. judge ruled that XRP was “not necessarily a security on its face.” The ruling was well received by the crypto world, and raised optimism that other crypto companies who are currently...
Hip-Hop Collab Teams PUMA, Roc Nation and Legitimate for Sneaker Release
14.7.2023
The three models of sneakers celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop and each one has an NFC chip owners can scan to claim an NFT and access exclusive music content
First Mover Americas: XRP Gains 66% on Ripple’s Partial Court Victory
14.7.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 14, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
How the Celsius Affair Plays Into the U.S. Crypto Regulatory Debate
14.7.2023
The arrest of the crypto lender’s co-founder and ex-CEO Alex Mashinsky comes as lawmakers and regulators squabble over new rules for the sector
Auction House of Gucci: Christie’s Teams Up With Luxury Brand on NFT Collection
14.7.2023
The “Future Frequencies: Explorations in Generative Art and Fashion” collection derives inspiration from Gucci designs and features works from artists including Claire Silver and Emily Xie