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Tether to Fight Celsius' $3.3 Billion 'Shakedown' Litigation
12.8.2024
Tether, the company behind USDT, the world's largest stablecoin by market cap, said it will defend itself from "shakedown" litigation brought by bankrupt crypto lender Celsius on Friday
Why Web3 gaming needs a Steam-like platform for growth
12.8.2024
OKX chief innovation officer Jason Lau believes that Web3 games need to cultivate communities by educating players on the benefits of Web3 technology
Crypto startup funding grows to $2.7B in Q2 despite fall in total deals
12.8.2024
Crypto infrastructure projects led the way in attracting venture capital with major infra projects raising a combined $685 million in new capital in Q2
Dragonfly, Crypto.com Weigh in on CFTC's Proposed Prediction Market Rules
12.8.2024
Both parties argue the CFTC's move to regulate prediction markets is an overreach, with Dragonfly arguing that the recent 'Chevron' court ruling limits its power
BitGo CEO argues WBTC security is unchanged amid concerns
12.8.2024
BitGo recently announced a new venture to diversify its Wrapped Bitcoin custodial locations, and Justin Sun’s involvement has caused concern for some
Crypto user fat fingers $90K fee for a $2K ETH transfer
12.8.2024
An anonymous user appears to have accidentally spent 34 ETH to transfer a little more than $2,200 in ETH
47 Companies Apply to Operate in Turkey Under New Crypto Regulations
12.8.2024
Turkey’s Capital Markets Board has issued an update on crypto asset service providers following new regulations. The provisional lists include 47 operational companies and three that are planning to liquidate. Current crypto service roviders are required to apply for permits or proceed with...
Ripple Legal Chief Discusses Potential SEC Appeal After Final Ruling in XRP Case
12.8.2024
Ripple’s chief legal officer has addressed the possibility of an appeal by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) following the $125 million final judgment in the XRP case. He suggested that if the Biden-Harris administration is committed to resetting its stance on crypto,...
BOJ ex-board member says another rate hike unlikely this year
12.8.2024
The Bank of Japan is unlikely to raise interest rates again for the rest of the year, but it’ll be a "toss up" whether there will be another before March
Putin Signs Law to Advance Cryptocurrency Use in Russia’s International Trade
12.8.2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a new law to establish experimental legal frameworks to advance digital technologies, particularly cryptocurrencies, in international trade. The legislation allows for the modification of laws to facilitate cryptocurrency transactions, including...
Bitcoin Slips Below $59K as Crypto Market Faces $132M in Liquidations
12.8.2024
On Sunday, bitcoin slipped below the $60,000 mark and dipped even further beneath the $59,000 range. The leading cryptocurrency touched an intraday low of $58,315, after previously hitting a high of $61,868 earlier in the day. Crypto Crash Course: Long Positions Take a Tumble in Sunday’s...
Bitcoin Reserves on Exchanges Hit 5-Year Low With $5.96B Withdrawn in 30 Days
11.8.2024
According to data from cryptoquant.com, bitcoin reserves on centralized exchanges have plummeted to a level not seen since Nov. 19, 2018. The amount of bitcoin held by these digital trading platforms has been steadily declining since early June 2022. Bitcoin Exchange Reserves Dip to 2018 Levels...
Venezuelan Government Blocks Binance, Cutting P2P Market Access for Thousands
11.8.2024
CANTV, a Venezuelan state-owned ISP, has reportedly started blocking traffic to Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world. The company, which controls a significant portion of the Venezuelan broadband market, has left thousands of Venezuelans without access to their savings...
Crypto.com Opposes Proposed US Ban on Prediction Markets and Event Contracts
11.8.2024
Crypto.com Senior Vice President Steve Humenik has joined Coinbase by voicing opposition to a proposed rule change by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) that could lead to the prohibition of prediction markets in the United States. In a letter to the CFTC, Humenik expressed concerns...
2024 Crypto Rollercoaster: BOME Soars 11,931% as W Slides 84%
11.8.2024
It’s been seven months—or precisely 223 days—since 2024 kicked off, and several digital currencies have experienced impressive gains. Leading the pack are two meme coins, BOME and MOG, which have skyrocketed by 11,931% and 3,733%, respectively, over this period. Crypto’s Year-to-Date Gainers...
Kiyosaki on Market Crash, Crypto for Harris, and More — Week in Review
11.8.2024
Robert Kiyosaki declared that the much-anticipated market crash has arrived, emphasizing the significant losses and highlighting it as an opportunity for investors to buy assets like gold, silver, and bitcoin at lower prices. The Democrats are engaging with the crypto sector, launching...
Tether Partners With Crypto Firm to Boost Blockchain Education in South Africa
11.8.2024
Stablecoin issuer Tether Holdings Ltd. recently announced a partnership with a crypto payments provider to advance blockchain education in South Africa. The collaboration aims to both demonstrate the benefits of stablecoin payments and build trust in digital financial solutions. Building Trust...
Tornado Cash dev Alexey Pertsev seeks more funding for legal appeal
11.8.2024
The case of Alexey Pertsev is more than just a legal battle; it is a pivotal moment for the crypto community and advocates of digital privacy
Speed Launches USDT-L, Tether’s First Iteration on Top of Bitcoin’s Lightning Network
11.8.2024
Speed, the company behind the Speed Wallet, has launched USDT-L, the first iteration of Tether, the largest stablecoin on the crypto market, on top of Bitcoin’s Lightning Network (LN). The wrapped token, which takes advantage of the “taproot assets” protocol recently rolled...
SEC Cracks Down on Ideanomics for Fraud in Misleading Crypto and Revenue Disclosures
11.8.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Ideanomics Inc. and three of its senior executives with fraud for misleading financial disclosures from 2017 to 2019. Former Chairman and CEO Zheng (Bruno) Wu, current CEO Alfred Poor, and former CFO Federico Tovar were implicated...