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Sol, Memes, BTC: Digital Assets That Currently Outperform the Market
7.11.2023
While the overall crypto market remains down from its highs during the bull run of 2021 and 2022, there are several bright spots. Here, according to CoinDesk Indices, are the ones to watch
Today in Crypto: US SEC Candidates Unwilling to Divest Crypto Assets, BSC Ranks 4th in Q3 Fiat Losses
7.11.2023
Source: AdobeStock / MuhammadIlyas Get your daily, bite-sized digest of crypto and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s news. __________ Career news The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is having trouble hiring crypto experts –...
Coinbase Blocked in Kazakhstan for Breaking New Digital Assets Law: Report
7.11.2023
Issuance, circulation, and offering trading of "unsecured digital assets" is prohibited outside the country's financial center under laws that came into effect earlier this year
Aave V2 Ethereum Market and Several Assets Paused — Team Says ‘No Funds Are at Risk’
7.11.2023
The decentralized finance (defi) protocol Aave’s so-called guardian said on Nov. 4 it had paused the Aave V2 Ethereum Market and frozen “certain assets on Aave V3 on Polygon, Arbitrum, Optimism.” At the time when the update was issued, Aave said an analysis of what happened...
Germany’s Third-Largest Bank Unveils Blockchain-Based Digital Custody Platform for Institutional Investors
6.11.2023
DZ Bank, one of Germany’s leading financial institutions with assets totaling 300 billion euros, has launched its own blockchain-powered custody platform. According to an announcement by the bank, the platform is specifically designed to cater to institutional clients, enabling them to engage...
Hong Kong Regulator Planning to Widen Purview of Virtual Assets Supervision
6.11.2023
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is reportedly planning to expand the purview of its supervision of virtual assets to include entities that issue stablecoins. The Hong Kong regulator said it also wants to create a framework that governs banks’ provision of virtual asset custody services. Hong...
Amino Rewards locks assets worth $34 million in FlokiFi Locker
6.11.2023
Amino Rewards has locked $34 million worth of assets in FlokiFi Locker. This can be categorized into treasury tokens, ecosystem rewards, marketing tokens, and liquidity pools. Allocation in every segment is 20% of supply, 20% of supply, 5% of supply, and $900k, respectively. This extends...
London Stock Exchange seeks digital assets director
6.11.2023
In a LinkedIn job posting the London Stock Exchange Group says it's seeking a digital assets lead with a “passion” for digital assets, crypto and blockchain
Bittrex Global CEO Supports UK Treasury’s Crypto Regulation Steps – Here’s the Latest
6.11.2023
Bittrex Global CEO Oliver Linch has voiced support for the UK Treasury’s recent crypto asset regulation proposals, arguing that they could help the country achieve its goal of becoming a leading hub for digital assets. In a recent interview, Linch, a former solicitor at Shearman &...
Monero’s Security Breach Drains Entire Funds In Community Wallet: What’s Going On?
6.11.2023
Monero’s community wallet was drained of all assets following a security breach described as shocking and a little sketchy.  The attack on the privacy coin’s wallet took place on Sept 1 but was not revealed until Nov 2 on GitHub. According to the company, the source of the breach...
FTX seeks sale of Grayscale and Bitwise trust assets worth $744 million
6.11.2023
The $744 million trust asset sale request comes after the judge approved the phased-out sale of nearly $3.4 billion in crypto assets a couple of months ago
FTX Seeks Bankruptcy Court Approval to Sell $744 Million Worth of Trust Assets, Including Grayscale and Bitwise Funds
6.11.2023
Bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX and its debtors have sought approval from the bankruptcy court of Delaware to sell select trust assets, including funds from Grayscale and Bitwise, with an estimated value of $744 million. The proposed sale would be facilitated through an investment...
FTX Wants to Sell $744M Worth of Grayscale, Bitwise Assets
6.11.2023
Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX and its debtors have asked the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware to approve the sale of trust assets, funds of Grayscale and Bitwise amounting to an estimated $744m, through an investment adviser
Smart Contract Platform Tokens Command 26% of Crypto Economy Amidst Market Gains
5.11.2023
It’s been a strong week for smart contract platform tokens, with the top ten performers all notching growth against the U.S. dollar. The rise ranged from ethereum’s (ETH) 4.2% jump to solana’s (SOL) 32.5% surge. The smart contract coin sector witnessed 32 crypto assets...
OFAC Sanctions Russian National Accused of Using Virtual Currency to Launder Money
5.11.2023
According to the United States Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), Russian national Ekaterina Zhdanova has been sanctioned as punishment for using virtual currency to launder money for designated Russian elites. OFAC said Zhdanova’s properties and interests in the United States are now either...
Robert Kiyosaki Breaks Down Rich Dad’s First Lesson — Says Bitcoin Provides ‘Lifelong Financial Security and Freedom’
5.11.2023
Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has broken down Rich Dad’s lesson number one. Explaining in simple terms why the rich become richer, the renowned author said: “They understand the importance of preserving tangible assets, such as gold, silver, and bitcoin, which offer...
Darknet Drug Operations Hit as Feds Move to Seize $54 Million in Crypto Crime Bust
3.11.2023
The U.S. Department of Justice announced on Thursday the seizure of 30,000 Ether (ETH), valued at over $54 million, that had allegedly been used for illegal narcotics distribution in New Jersey. The assets were traced back to Christopher Castelluzzo, who was involved in narcotics operations...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: Leading Crypto Assets See Choppy Price Action
3.11.2023
Bitcoin and ethereum prices declined in trading on Friday, November 3, 2023, as technical oscillators flashed mixed signals for the two largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization. Bitcoin Bitcoin (BTC) fell 3.3% to $34,195 amid light trading volume of $20.79 billion over the last 24 hours....
Bitcoin Miners Record 10% Stock Growth As Asset’s Price Surge
3.11.2023
The price growth in the cryptocurrency market has resulted in big wins for several sectors including Bitcoin (BTC) miners, blockchain-based firms, and yield farmers. Bitcoin miners have recorded over 10% stock growth as the asset’s price trades near $35,000, close to its 17-month high. ...
Aragon Association to Dissolve, Distributing $155 Million in ETH to Token Holders
3.11.2023
The Aragon Association, one of the biggest crypto projects building tools to support decentralized governance, has decided to dissolve, distributing most of its assets to tokenholders in the process. On November 2, the Aragon Association (AA) announced in a blog post that it would be dissolving...