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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Might Take a Breather
23.6.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for June 23, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Lawyer Seeks Reopening of Onecoin Case in Bulgaria, Seizure of Assets
23.6.2023
A lawyer representing Onecoin victims has urged Bulgarian authorities to reopen an investigation into the crypto pyramid scheme and seize assets to compensate his clients. The attorney is asking officials in Sofia to take into account developments he considers related to the case, including...
BCB Group's Deputy CEO Departs After Failed German Bank Merger
23.6.2023
The crypto banking firm said last week that it had ended its planned acquisition of Germany’s Sutor Bank, citing regulatory delays and market conditions
JPMorgan Expands Its Blockchain-Based Token to Euro Payments: Bloomberg
23.6.2023
Since its inception in 2019, over $300 billion in transactions have been processed using JPM Coin
Securing Web3 With Zero Trust: Empowering Data, Smart Contracts, and AI on the Blockchain With Mind Network
23.6.2023
In the rapidly evolving world of Web3, where data security and privacy are paramount, innovative solutions are needed to protect sensitive information and establish trust within the decentralized ecosystem. This sponsored article delves into the concept of Zero Trust and explores how it serves...
Crypto Ban May Not Be Best Approach to Balance Risk, Demand: IMF
23.6.2023
The IMF recommended that countries focus on addressing the drivers of crypto demand and unmet digital payment needs in a post
Crypto.com Approved to Operate in Spain
23.6.2023
The crypto exchange said it has registered as a virtual asset service provider with the country's central bank following a "comprehensive" compliance review
Study: Crypto Adoption More Significant in Poorer African Countries
23.6.2023
While as much as 66% of surveyed African residents claimed to have been exposed to digital assets like bitcoin, about 82% of respondents said they have never owned crypto. The findings of the survey study suggest that the adoption of crypto is more significant in poorer African countries than...
Alameda Seeks Return of $700M Paid to ‘Super Networkers’ for Celebrity, Political Access
23.6.2023
Sam Bankman-Fried promised billions to Michael Kives and Bryan Baum after being awed by their connections to politicians, billionaires and reality TV stars
SEC Relinquishes $30M BlockFi Penalty Until Investors Are Repaid
23.6.2023
The regulator agreed to forego the payment, owed as part of a settlement of charges against BlockFi, to maximize and speed up payments to investors
Only Bitcoin Miners With Low Power Costs and High Sustainable Energy Mix Will Survive: JPMorgan
23.6.2023
Electricity costs played a vital role in the past year’s bear market as miners struggled to survive, the report said
CFTC Takes Action Against New York Resident for $21M Crypto Pooling Scam
23.6.2023
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed an enforcement action against a New York city resident, William Koo Ichioka, for fraudulently misappropriating over $21 million from over 100 commodity pool participants' funds
JPMorgan Managing Director Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou: Hinman Docs Are a ‘Boost to Ethereum’
23.6.2023
Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou, a managing director at JPMorgan, believes the release of the Hinman docs in the Ripple vs. SEC case will influence crypto regulation. Panigirtzoglou stated this document release is likely to start a race for other cryptocurrency projects to become more decentralized...
Matrixport's Bitcoin Greed & Fear Index Surpasses 90%, Suggests Bull Breather Ahead
23.6.2023
Historically, an above-90% reading on the index has coincided with interim market tops
Bitcoin 'parabolic advance' means BTC price all-time high in 2023 — Trader
23.6.2023
Bitcoin has around four months to go before eclipsing its $69,000 peak if past impulse moves are a guide, says Credible Crypto
Crypto Firms Face Turmoil as Prime Trust Fallout Causes Service Disruptions and Concerns
23.6.2023
After the Bitgo acquisition deal to purchase Prime Trust fell through, it seems that crypto firms that have worked with the custodian are experiencing problems. On Thursday, Seattle-based fintech startup Stably announced the need to “temporarily pause” certain services and operations....
IMF Economists Say Countries Should Address Crypto Demand Drivers Instead of Banning
23.6.2023
The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) economists have cautioned that banning cryptocurrency “may not be effective in the long run.” Instead of outlawing crypto, they suggest countries should address “the drivers of crypto demand, including citizens’ unmet digital payment needs.”...
Russia Opposes French President Macron Attending BRICS Summit, Citing ‘Hostile and Unacceptable’ Policy Toward Moscow
23.6.2023
The BRICS leaders’ summit will take place in a couple of months, and French President Emmanuel Macron has reportedly expressed interest in attending. However, Russia believes it would be “inappropriate” for the French president to attend. “Clearly, leaders of states that pursue such...
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Surge May 'Not Be the Beginning of the End of the Bear Market,' Analyst Says
23.6.2023
ALSO: CoinDesk Senior Research Analyst George Kaloudis offers a straightforward explanation of why BlackRock and other financial services giants want to offer a spot bitcoin ETF
Our Favorite Cosplay From Dreamhack Melbourne 2023
23.6.2023
From Comic-Con to C2E2, the vast majority of cosplay coverage you see on this website comes from American conventions. Which is fine! This is an American website, many of the world’s biggest shows are in the US and our intrepid cosplay photographer Mineralblu is also American.Read more