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Hong Kong Regulator Says Crypto Firms Claiming to Be Banks Are in Contravention of Banking Ordinance
21.9.2023
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority said on Sept. 10 that crypto firms presenting themselves as banks are in contravention of the region’s Banking Ordinance. The HKMA argued such descriptions “may mislead members of the public into believing that those crypto firms” are financial...
Bitcoin Price May Boom in October, Could Hit $37K by Year-End: Matrixport
20.9.2023
The world’s largest cryptocurrency generally outperforms in the fourth quarter, returning on average more than 35% over the past nine years, the report said
The Salvation of Domain Ownership May Lie in Tokenization, and One Firm is Pressing Hard to Make This a Reality
20.9.2023
URLs are the pathway to the internet. While top domains might fetch in the hundreds of millions, they are still auctioned off like it’s the twentieth century. Here’s how web3 can change that
Crypto Custodian Prime Trust Warns It May Lay Off 62 Employees, Nevada Records Show
19.9.2023
The company filed for bankruptcy in August
Interest rate hikes may pause very soon — Here’s why
19.9.2023
This week, The Market Report discusses Bitcoin’s recent price action and the upcoming FOMC meeting, where some speculate interest rates might be paused
TRUMP2024 Blasts Up 1,000% as Crypto Markets Bounce and This Lesser Known Coin May be The Next Crypto to Explode
19.9.2023
As the media circus around Donald Trump's indictment unpack the latest gagging order, on-chain markets haven't skipped a beat - as TRUMP2024 blasts up +1,000% in sensational move for Presidential meme coin.
Donald Trump and MAGA themed meme coins have witnessed impressive growth over the course...
Bitcoin Price Outlook for September
18.9.2023
After weeks of consolidation, bitcoin has started the second half of September in relatively bullish fashion. Prices have once again surged above the $27,000 level, which comes as traders attention turns to the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting. Prior to this, we explore how the price of bitcoin...
Dex Trade Volumes Plunge 37% Since May; September Volumes Could Be Even Lower
18.9.2023
After capturing $66.5 billion in May, decentralized exchange (dex) trade volumes have fallen for four consecutive months, with August statistics reaching a 2023 low of $41.7 billion. Metrics for the first half of September do not show improvement, with decentralized exchange trade volumes at about...
China May Explore New Silk Road/BRI CBDC Adoption – Digital Yuan Going Global?
15.9.2023
Beijing is getting bullish about the cross-border use of the digital yuan – with Chinese experts now talking about BRI/“new Silk Road” CBDC integration.
Per the Chinese Securities Journal, Li Jianjun, the Vice President of the Central University of Finance and Economics, spoke about the e-CNY’s...
Today in Crypto: Deutsche Bank Partners With Taurus to Provide Crypto Custody for Institutional Clients, BTC Lender Delio May Sue S.Korean Regulator, EY is Developing AI-Powered Platform
14.9.2023
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Crypto Security Firm Certik Warns Over 40% of Telegram Bot Tokens May be Exit Scams
14.9.2023
Crypto security firm Certik has revealed that more than 40% of Telegram Bot tokens could be exit scams.
"Our analysis shows that over 40% of Telegram Bot tokens could be exit scams," the company said in a Wednesday tweet.
Certik pointed out that these tokens have witnessed an “astronomical...
Bitcoin might soon touch the $22k mark; what does it mean for altcoins?
13.9.2023
The bustling world of cryptocurrency has recently been stirred with predictions, and the repercussions are being felt across the board. As Bitcoin, the best cryptocurrency and the main driver of market sentiment, takes another potential dip, what does this mean for top altcoins and emerging players...
First Mover Americas: Altcoin Crash May Be on the Cards
12.9.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 12, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Russian Central Bank May ‘Mark’ CBDC Tokens to Track Digital Ruble Transactions
12.9.2023
The Russian Central Bank says it may look to “mark” or “color-code” digital ruble tokens to help it track CBDC transactions.
Per Tass, the bank said it would “consider the possibility” of issuing super-traceable tokens.
But, speaking at a financial forum, the bank’s Deputy Governor Alexei...
JPMorgan Mulls Blockchain-Based Deposit Token, Report
10.9.2023
America’s biggest bank by assets, JPMorgan Chase, is exploring a blockchain-based deposit token for cross-border payments and interbank transfers. If approved by regulators, the banking giant may create the digital asset, which would be different from its existing JPM Coin as it could be used...
Decentralized Infura launch within months, Web2 cloud giants may join: Consensys
8.9.2023
Decentralized Infura will consist of Infura and a decentralized market of other third-party data providers
Report: Huawei’s Kirin Chip May Have Been Accelerated by Bitcoin Mining Orders
6.9.2023
A recent report by The Miner Mag suggests bitcoin mining orders might have sped up Huawei’s development of its new Kirin smartphone chip. The chip, which powers Huawei’s new Mate 60 Pro smartphone, was produced by China’s Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. (SMIC)...
AI-coded smart contracts may be flawed and 'fail miserably' when attacked: CertiK
6.9.2023
CertiK’s security chief Kang Li thinks inexperienced programmers using AI tools such as ChatGPT to write smart contracts is a recipe for disaster
SmarDex (SDEX): Pioneering New Pathways in DeFi, Strides Towards a Deflationary Token Model, Forging Ahead on ARB, Matic, and BNB Chains
5.9.2023
Introduction: Should one venture into the expansive realm of decentralized finance, they may undoubtedly discern a conspicuous and dynamic force creating substantial ripples: SmarDex ($SDEX). This entity does not merely constitute an additional entrant within the DeFi milieu; instead, it emerges...
Bitcoin ETF applications: Who is filing and when the SEC may decide
4.9.2023
Despite BlackRock’s application for a Bitcoin spot ETF, its approval remains uncertain, with the SEC favoring another futures-based Ether ETF