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The Chamber of Digital Commerce backs Coinbase in SEC fight
17.5.2023
The Chamber of Digital Commerce is a leading digital asset and blockchain trading association that aims to promote the use and acceptance of blockchain and crypto-based technologies. It works closely with regulatory agencies, industries, and policymakers through advocacy and education. The digital...
StanChart-Backed Zodia and LMAX Digital to Provide CoinShares With Crypto Trading Infrastructure
17.5.2023
LMAX Digital and Zodia Custody are to provide institutional-grade trading infrastructure and custody to CoinShares
Kaspersky Uncovers Counterfeit Trezor Wallets That Jeopardize Crypto Assets With Pre-Knowledge of Private Key
17.5.2023
Kaspersky, the multinational cybersecurity and anti-virus provider, made a startling revelation on May 10th. According to their report, a victim of a crypto hack had unwittingly purchased a counterfeit Trezor Model T from a “trusted seller through a popular classifieds website.”...
Report: Biden Administration ‘Crypto Tsar’ Says DOJ will Target Digital Asset Exchange Platforms
17.5.2023
According to Eun Young Choi, the head of the crypto unit at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the United States has resolved to target digital platforms because they are making it easy for criminals and money launderers. Choi said the DOJ hopes taking action against entities such as crypto...
Anchorage Digital opens up DeFi voting for custody clients
17.5.2023
Anchorage joins AAVE, Lido and BitDAO in adopting the off-chain voting platform Snapshot
Hunan Province, China, Debuts Digital Yuan Loans for Small Businesses – Another CBDC First?
17.5.2023
Hunan Province, China, has debuted new digital yuan loans for tech startups – with Beijing keen to explore more central bank digital currency (CBDC) financing options.
Per the Changsha Evening News, via JDZ, three startup founders became the first people to be awarded CBDC loans from...
Crypto community reacts to Ledger wallet's secret recovery phrase service
16.5.2023
Many members of the crypto community believe Ledger's latest seed phrase recovery feature is a bad idea
SDM Financial to Present Informative Webinar on Digital Asset Derivatives for Miners, Funds, and HNWIs
16.5.2023
PRESS RELEASE. SDM Financial is thrilled to announce an upcoming webinar focused on digital asset derivatives, taking place on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at 10:30AM EDT. The webinar is tailored to provide digital asset mining firms, crypto-focused funds, and digital asset investors with valuable...
Today in Crypto: BlockFi to Liquidate Platform as Selling It Wouldn’t Generate Enough Value, Justin Sun Fires a Round of Accusations at Huobi Founder’s Brother, Digital Yuan Enters Vietnam Border Region
16.5.2023
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Bitcoin Miner Marathon Digital-Linked Startup Auradine Raises $81M
16.5.2023
The Bitcoin miner backed the web infrastructure startup, and CEO Fred Thiel sits on the board
CoinShares Report: Digital Asset Fund Outflows Reach $200 Million
16.5.2023
Crypto-backed investment funds saw net outflows for the 4th consecutive week last week, bringing the total outflows for the 4-week period to $200 million, CoinShares’ latest crypto fund flows report showed.
For last week alone, outflows from crypto-backed funds reached $53.8 million, approximately...
Digital assets should be valued as ‘proper property’ — Sandbox co-founder
16.5.2023
Around 5 billion people are online and digitally-bound assets should get the same treatment as any other type of property, says Sandbox co-founder Sebastien Borget
Former Signature Bank Chairman Said the Bank Cut Back on Digital Asset Deposits in Wake of Volatility
16.5.2023
Crypto-friendly Signature Bank “significantly’ cut back on digital asset deposits in the wake of increased volatility and regulators' concerns at the end of last year, said the former chairman and co-founder of the now-shuttered bank.
“Unfortunately, a series of truly extraordinary...
Digital asset market shrinks as fund outflows reach $200M: CoinShares
15.5.2023
According to CoinShares, digital asset investment products saw outflows totaling $54 million last week
Bakkt Crypto Platform for Institutional Investors Delists Several Digital Assets – Which Cryptos Are Facing the Axe?
15.5.2023
Cryptocurrency platform Bakkt is removing support for 25 out of the 36 tokens offered by its recently-acquired trading platform Apex Crypto.
Bakkt's decision to delist these tokens is part of a wider trend of companies reducing their exposure to risk as they try to navigate uncertain regulatory...
NFT Sales Surge 31% This Week as Bitcoin NFTs Secure Second Place in Blockchain Sales
14.5.2023
Non-fungible token (NFT) sales witnessed a minor rise last week, registering a humble increase of around 1.46% compared to the preceding week. The cumulative value of NFT sales amounted to $149.31 million from April 29 to May 6, 2023. Nevertheless, the most recent week exceeded anticipations,...
‘The Future of Digital Payments Lies in Web3 Payment Services’ Says Robert Miller of Fuse
14.5.2023
Despite not being mainstream payment solutions yet, cryptocurrency-based payments (also known as Web3 payments) already bring benefits such as lower transaction fees, Robert Miller, the vice president of growth at Fuse, a layer 1, EVM-compatible blockchain for launching dapps, has asserted....
Russian Companies ‘Actively’ Using Crypto, Russia to Adopt 4 Relevant Laws, Official Says
14.5.2023
Russian lawmakers intend to soon approve four bills designed to regulate various aspects of cryptocurrencies, a high-ranking member of the Russian parliament announced. Meanwhile, Russian companies are already using digital assets in cross-border settlements, the official noted. Russian Legislature...
Tether’s Market Cap Inches Towards All-Time High as Competitors Struggle With Redemptions
13.5.2023
Despite several U.S. dollar-pegged digital tokens experiencing notable redemptions in recent months, the largest stablecoin by market valuation, tether, is on the verge of achieving its highest-ever market capitalization. With a current value of $82.84 billion, tether is a mere $433 million shy...
CBDCs Banned in Florida as Governor Ron DeSantis Signs New Bill
13.5.2023
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a new bill banning central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) in the state.
The bill, dubbed SB-7054, bans the use of a CBDC as money within the state of Florida. It also prohibits the use of CBDCs issued by other governments and calls on other states to...