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HSBC Announces Plans to Offer Digital Assets Custody Services for Institutions
10.11.2023
HSBC, the London-based financial institution, announced its plans to launch an institution-focused digital assets custody service in 2024. Zhu Kuang Lee, chief digital, data and innovation officer at HSBC, explained that the bank had experienced an increasing demand for these services from asset...
Celsius Bankruptcy Saga Nears Closure as Court Approves Restructuring Plan
9.11.2023
In a pivotal moment for Celsius Network LLC and its affiliates, the Southern District of New York Bankruptcy Court has issued a confirmation order for the modified joint Chapter 11 Plan of the crypto lender. The approval sets the stage for a significant overhaul following the tumultuous financial...
How The Hell Did We Let $20 Skins Become A Thing?
9.11.2023
Yesterday, I scrolled by the news that Halo Infinite has a new cosmetic skin that costs $20. I was busy and didn’t stop to read the post. But as I went about my day, I couldn’t get it out of my head. One thought came back to me again and again: How in the fuck did we get to this point? Read more
Web3 social media to disrupt a $100B market: Pop Social joins Cointelegraph Accelerator
9.11.2023
Web3 social media dApp Pop Social becomes the newest member of the Cointelegraph Accelerator program
Bitcoin Fees Climb 150% in 3 Days as Block Space Grows More Expensive
9.11.2023
Transaction fees within the Bitcoin network have surged considerably, eclipsing the figures recorded merely three days prior. A transfer deemed high-priority, which formerly cost an average of $3.38, now demands a fee of $8.46. This significant increase was recorded on Thursday, November 9, 2023...
Blackrock Registers Ishares Ethereum Trust With Delaware’s Division of Corporations
9.11.2023
Blackrock may be taking steps toward obtaining approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a spot ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the near future. This comes on the heels of the company’s application for an Ishares Ethereum Trust with the Delaware Division...
FTT Skyrockets Amid FTX Acquisition Rumors Tied to NYSE’s Ex-President
9.11.2023
FTX’s proprietary token, FTT, has witnessed an impressive surge of over 80% following reports that say Tom Farley, the former president of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), is potentially interested in acquiring and rebooting the collapsed exchange. FTT Price Jumps More Than 80% Over...
Bitcoin Hits 18-Month High as Market ‘Greed’ Takes Hold, Igniting Short Squeeze Frenzy
9.11.2023
The Crypto Fear and Greed Index (CFGI) currently reveals a mood of “greed” within the cryptocurrency market, scoring a 69 out of 100. As of November 9, 2023, at 5:20 a.m. Eastern Time, the price of bitcoin peaked above $37K — a peak not observed since the first week of...
Kenyan Blockchain Association Told to Help Draft Regulation Bill, ‘Demystify’ Crypto
9.11.2023
The Blockchain Association of Kenya has been asked to help create the country’s first draft bill on crypto asset regulation. The National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning also asked the association to undertake “robust public education on cryptocurrency...
Top 5 Best Online Casinos That Accept Cryptocurrencies in 2023 by VAVE Partners
9.11.2023
Written by VAVE Partners. Online casinos have always been at the forefront of technological innovation, constantly finding ways to offer better user experiences and more convenient transaction methods. In recent years, one of the most significant advancements among online casino sites has become...
NFT Giant Opensea Retrenches an Unknown Number of Employees
9.11.2023
Opensea recently retrenched an unknown number of employees as part of what the CEO Devin Finzer describes as a rebuilding exercise. According to the CEO, taking this step helps Opensea build a foundation which enables it to innovate faster. Smaller Team With Direct Connection to Users Opensea,...
US Regulator to Continue Going After Crypto Entities Despite Court Setbacks — Expert
9.11.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is unlikely to issue clear guidelines on the application of the law against the crypto industry before its case against Ripple is finalized, an industry expert has said. The U.S. securities regulator only needs to provide “additional facts”...
Report: Stablecoin Giant Circle Eyes 2024 Public Listing
9.11.2023
According to anonymous sources familiar with the matter, Circle Internet Financial Ltd., the second-largest stablecoin issuer, plans to go public in 2024 via backing from Blackrock, Goldman Sachs, and others. The news follows Circle’s special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) plans to offer...
Biden Administration Seeks More Tools to Combat Illicit Crypto Use, Says Treasury Official
9.11.2023
United States Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo says the Biden administration is seeking more tools to combat the illicit use of crypto. “We’re going to work with Congress to get more tools,” he stressed, advising the crypto industry to “make sure that you’re...
Michael Saylor Expects Bitcoin Demand to Double After Halving and Spot Bitcoin ETF Approvals
9.11.2023
Microstrategy Chairman Michael Saylor expects the demand for bitcoin to double after the halving and the approvals of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The Microstrategy executive says the next 12 months will be “pretty auspicious...
Dr. Doom Embraces What He Once Scorned: Nouriel Roubini’s Firm Rolls Out Crypto Amidst Criticism
9.11.2023
Critics are currently roasting economist Nouriel Roubini, whose disdain for cryptocurrency is well-documented, as his company Atlas Capital announces its venture into the very market he once scorned. The firm is rolling out a crypto asset token crafted to combat the “negative effects...
Bitcoin Flips Ethereum for the First Time in 24-Hour NFT Sales Shift
8.11.2023
On Wednesday, November 8, 2023, the Bitcoin blockchain saw its non-fungible token (NFT) asset sales surpass those on the Ethereum platform, marking a historic shift during a single-day span. According to the analytics provided by cryptoslam.io, Bitcoin-based NFT transactions amounted to $17.17...
BIS Chief Touts Benefits of CBDCs, Says Crypto Reveals ‘Poorly Designed and Poorly Supervised Financial Systems’
8.11.2023
In a Wednesday speech in Basel, Switzerland, Bank for International Settlements (BIS) chief Agustín Carstens argued that central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) will “sit at the core of the future financial system,” bringing innovation and meeting public expectations. While Challenges Remain,...
Glassnode Data Shows Bitcoin Supply Less Liquid Than Ever Despite Market Gains
8.11.2023
The scarcity of the bitcoin supply has tightened, as revealed by the recent Glassnode study on onchain activities. Observations show that the inactivity of coins is touching both multi-year and unprecedented peaks, despite a substantial uptick in bitcoin’s value throughout the current year....
Dex Trade Volumes Jumped 32% in October; November’s First Week Ends With Strong Activity
8.11.2023
After experiencing a slump in September, with a trading volume of $30.22 billion, decentralized exchange (dex) activity saw a surge in October, climbing by over 32% to $39.98 billion. The momentum in dex trade volume has been consistent in November, with the past week alone accounting for...