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Bankrupt Crypto Lender Celsius Transfers $75M of Ether to Staking Service Figment
15.5.2023
The maneuver represents one of the largest transfers of funds for Celsius Network since it filed for bankruptcy protection in July
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Bounces Back From Friday Lows
15.5.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for May 15, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Bitcoin Holds Above 200-Week Average as Dollar Index Rallies Most Since February
15.5.2023
Analysts expect the U.S. dollar to continue gaining ground in the near-term, keeping risk assets under pressure
ZED RUN announces details for May 15 – 21, 2023
15.5.2023
ZED RUN has come up with the schedule for the tournament starting May 15, 2023, and ending on May 21, 2023. Per the announcement, there is definitely a reward for every racehorse profile and stable owner. Even though there is a prize pool and weekly competitions, players may want to play every...
De-Risking or Decoupling? China- US Bilateral Trade Falls More Than 10% This Year
15.5.2023
Analysts have criticized the new ‘de-risking’ strategy that the U.S. is currently using against China, explained by U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan in April, clarifying that national security was over economic costs. These de-risking policies might affect bilateral trade...
Reef Labs Is Launching a $10M Accelerator Program to Empower Web3 Projects in the Middle East
15.5.2023
PRESS RELEASE. Reef is thrilled to announce the launch of a $10 Million Accelerator Program for Web3 projects building on the Reef Chain, which are based out of the Middle East. The program, managed by Reef Labs, aims to support, incubate, and invest in promising Middle East-based Web3 developers...
Ribbon Finance's Decentralized Exchange Aevo Unveils Altcoin Options Trading
15.5.2023
Users will be able to trade options tied to coins like LDO, PEPE, SUI, ARB, LTC, APT, and others, which was previously possible only through an over-the-counter desk.
G-7 Finance Ministers Discuss Crypto Regulation Ahead of Japan Summit Next Week
15.5.2023
Representatives for the seven advanced economies signaled a commitment to following norms set by standard-setters FSB and IMF on crypto and central bank digital currencies
SEC Seeks to Slash $22M Fine on Crypto Firm LBRY to $111K
15.5.2023
A U.S. judge ruled in November that the crypto startup had violated securities laws by selling its native LBC token without registering with the SEC
Ether Holders Embrace Near Month-Long Wait for Staking ETH
15.5.2023
Demand for staking ether has surged, resulting in wait times of over a month for a 5% annualized yield as of Monday
U.S. DOJ's Crypto Enforcement Director Promises Crackdown on Illicit Behavior on Crypto Exchanges: FT
15.5.2023
Eun Young Choi said the DoJ is targeting crypto exchanges that allow "criminal actors to easily profit from their crimes and cash out,"
South Korean Politician Quits Party Over Crypto Scandal
15.5.2023
A member of the South Korean parliament is leaving his party amid mounting allegations of massive crypto investments inconsistent with his frugal public image. The controversy, which has caught the attention of the Korean society, involves accusations of conflict of interest and other...
Bitcoin Cash Prices Bump Ahead of ‘CashTokens’ Upgrade
15.5.2023
The upgrade is set to go live on mainnet at noon UTC on Monday
Latam Insights: Bolivia Mulls Chinese Yuan for Trade Settlements, Steve Hanke Proposes 30-Day Solution for Venezuelan Inflation
15.5.2023
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of the most relevant crypto and economic development news from Latin America during the last week. In this issue, Bolivia mulls using the Chinese yuan in international trade settlements, inflation reaches 108.8% in Argentina, and Steve Hanke states he...
China, France to Deepen Ties Following Meeting of French President Macron and Chinese Leader Xi Jinping
15.5.2023
Chinese and French foreign ministers have expressed readiness to strengthen cooperation and pursue a “close and enduring comprehensive strategic partnership,” according to China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This followed a “successful” meeting between French...
Jack Butcher Expands Checks NFTs Ecosystem With Physical Print-Backed 'Elements' Collection
15.5.2023
The artists' new NFT collection, featuring the signature Checks grid, explores the four classical elements of earth, fire, water and air
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Regains $27K Amid Encouraging Macro, Technical Signs
15.5.2023
ALSO: The stablecoin supply ratio has dropped 11% over the past 11 days, suggesting that buying power for stablecoins is increasing, writes CoinDesk analyst Glenn Williams
Our Favorite Cosplay From WonderCon 2023
15.5.2023
WonderCon, held every year in LA at the Anaheim Convention Center, is a show we haven’t been able to get to for a few years, so it’s great that we’re now back and able to run a feature on some of the incredible cosplay present at the event for 2023.Read more
Harvard Economics Professor: US Default Could Spark Global Financial Crisis
15.5.2023
Harvard economics professor Kenneth Rogoff, who previously served as the chief economist at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has warned that the U.S. defaulting on its debt obligations could spark a global financial crisis. “It’s a very perilous situation and we are in unknown waters,”...
Hedge Fund Mogul Stanley Druckenmiller Warns of ‘Hard Landing’ for US Economy
15.5.2023
Billionaire hedge fund manager Stanley Druckenmiller has a dire prediction for the U.S. economy: a recession is looming, and it’s likely set to hit this June. Druckenmiller’s forecast comes as American consumer spending remains low, and is largely driven by credit card usage. Druckenmiller,...