Crypto ready for next phase of adoption: Winning over financial advisers
Crypto struggles to reach beyond its base. With ETFs now live, financial advisers are key to wider adoption.
Month: August 2024
Crypto Lender Ledn Handed Out $1.16B Worth of Loans in First Half of 2024
The platform witnessed a 29.8% jump in retail lending between the first and second quarters.
Live sports streamer Venu Sports will cost $42.99 per month
Image: Venu Sports Venu Sports, the upcoming live sports streaming service from Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery, will cost $42.99 per month. The three companies say anyone who signs up for the service at launch will be able to lock in this price for one year, hinting at the potential for a price increase … Read more
EU watchdog warns of offshore crypto risks under MiCA regulation
The European Securities and Markets Authority warns crypto companies operating globally of the potential risks that may arise while seeking authorization under MiCA.
Cathie Wood’s Ark sells $2.7M Coinbase shares as BTC fails $70K retest
Cathie Wood’s crypto investment firm ARK resumed selling the Coinbase stock amid the Bitcoin price push in July.
Indian startups gut valuations ahead of IPO push
Two large Indian startups, Ola Electric and FirstCry, are set to test investor appetite with their public listings this month, but both have had to price their shares below their previous valuations as they come to terms with new market realities. Ola Electric, India’s biggest electric two-wheeler maker, aims to raise over $730 million by … Read more
Trader makes $800K an hour after putting $8.5K on a Solana memecoin
While one X user described the trader as a memecoin hunter, others alleged that the trader had insider information.
Solana Down 8% as Its Meme Coins Dogwifhat, Billy, and Neiro Fall Further
Solana has fallen more than any of the top 10 cryptocurrencies, bringing its meme coins with it. One of the newly launched Neiro coins has lost 44%.
First Mover Americas: Crypto Markets Reel on Geopolitical Risk
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Aug. 1 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
Hashing It Out: The era of decentralized physical infrastructure networks
In this episode of Hashing It Out by Cointelegraph, host Owusu Akyaw interviews Pavel Bains, co-founder and CEO of Bluzelle, about decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePINs).
Casper Network back online following security incident halt
The incident highlights the importance of maintaining awareness and taking proactive steps in the continuously evolving landscape of blockchain technology.
The EU’s AI Act is now in force
The European Union’s risk-based regulation for applications of artificial intelligence has come into force starting from today. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Can Bitcoin price break out after Bank of England interest rate cut?
This marks the bank’s first interest rate cut in over four years, with the last rate cut occurring in March 2020.
Tennessee Senator Backs Trump, Wants to ‘Make Certain’ America is a Crypto Hub
“We need to see this innovation happening here,” said Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-TN), accusing the Biden administration of driving crypto offshore.
Bitcoin Indicator That Forewarned Late 2023 Volatility Explosion Is Lighting Up Again
Bitcoin’s Bollinger bandwidth has narrowed to levels that have historically preceded volatility explosions.
Bitcoin and Ethereum See Red as Markets Sag Amid Volatility
“Crypto experienced a broad sell-off overnight and into this morning,” wrote Singapore-based QCP Capital in a trading note.
Hong Kong’s largest online broker launches Bitcoin and Ether trading for 22 million users
The decision makes Futu Securities the first brokerage to directly offer Bitcoin and Ether trading to Hong Kong-based retail investors
Notcoin Launches Game Based on ‘Lost Dogs’ NFT Collection
Over a month after teasing a fresh start, Notcoin has launched a new Telegram-based game with a ‘WOOF’ token.
Healx, an AI-enabled drug discovery platform for rare diseases, raises $47M
The company also said it has received regulatory clearance to start Phase 2 clinical trials for a new drug in the U.S. later this year. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra review: if you can’t beat ’em, join ’em
Functionally, copying Apple works for the Galaxy Watch Ultra. It’s just disappointing. Continue reading…
Ripple to Allocate $10M to Tokenized U.S. Treasury Bills on XRP Ledger
This is part of a larger fund that Ripple will allocate to tokenized T-bills provided by OpenEden and other issuers.
Polymarket founder hints at potential fees in the future
Polymarket might add fees to its platform in the future, but it is currently focused on growing the marketplace, according to the CEO.