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Ethereum’s Merge Was a Success. What’s Next?
A discussion on the future of layer 2 blockchains in a post-Merge era.
Indonesia Has Global Plans for Local Crypto Tokens
The country sees the tokens as a way to boost its economy.
Israeli Exchange Bits of Gold Becomes First Crypto Firm to Receive Capital Markets License
The country’s capital markets authority recently granted Israel’s first crypto license to a private company that is not currently offering digital asset services, making Bits of Gold the first industry player to receive regulatory approval.
Bernstein: Arbitrum Has Strongest User Momentum Among Leading Blockchains
There is speculation that a token launch may be near, rewarding early users, the report said.
Bitcoin Steady as BOE Hikes Rates by 50 Basis Points; ‘Reverse Currency Wars’ Gain Steam
The ongoing race among central banks to lift rates and support their currencies to keep inflation under check indicates the path of least resistance for risk assets is to the downside.
Crypto Exchange Coinbase Secures Registration From Netherlands’ Central Bank
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (COIN) has registered with the Dutch central bank, allowing it to offer crypto products to consumers and businesses in the Netherlands.
JPMorgan Sees Concerns for Ethereum Blockchain After the Merge
The platform has become less decentralized after the switch to proof-of-stake, the bank said.
Coinbase Completed $100M Transaction to Test Proprietary Trading: Report
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (COIN) completed a $100 million transaction as a test of its proprietary trading efforts earlier this year, according to a WSJ report.
As XRP Rallies, Some Traders Buy Year-End Bullish Bets in the Options Market
Investors are snapping up bullish bets in anticipation of a resolution in Ripple’s ongoing legal tussle with the U.S. SEC.
Republican Lawmakers File Amicus Brief in Support of Custodia Bank’s Legal Battle With the Federal Reserve
Six U.S. Republican lawmakers have thrown their weight behind Custodia Bank in its ongoing legal battle to get a master account at the Federal Reserve.
Estonia Grants First Crypto License to LastBit’s Striga
The crypto banking company is first to jump over anti-money laundering hurdles which significantly toughen Estonia’s legal regime.
S. Korean Watchdog Says $7.2B Transfered Overseas Mainly Through Crypto Exchanges: Report
South Korea’s financial watchdog found that since June there have been $7.2 billion abnormal foreign exchange transactions, most of which were transferred through cryptocurrency exchanges, Bloomberg reported on Thursday.
Binance Hires Big-Name Former Government Officials to Set Up Advisory Board
Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange by trading volume, has rounded up prominent former government officials to act as a global board of advisers as the company negotiates the regulatory and political minefield the crypto industry finds itself in.
Opera’s Crypto Browser to Add Support for Elrond After Roping In Eight Other Blockchains
The Norwegian browser company has already offered in-browser crypto wallet support to nine blockchains since its beta version in January.
EU Project to Fight Fakes Succeeds By Being Open, Founder Says
A publicly backed blockchain project to stop counterfeit goods from entering the European Union is trying to avoid mistakes of the past, its founder told CoinDesk.
Helium Ditches Own Blockchain in Favor of Solana After Community Vote
Voter turnout showed overwhelming support for moving Helium’s native network to Solana, with over 80% in favor.
First Mover Asia: Cryptos Yo-Yo After Hawkish Rate Hike; Ether’s Price Is Down, Regulators May Soon Be Circling. What’s Next for Post-Merge Ethereum?
Some Merge observers see long-term environmental benefits and price increases, although others are concerned about centralization and regulatory scrutiny; cryptocurrencies plunge after the Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate hike.
Crypto Exchange FTX in Discussions for Up to $1B Capital Raise at $32B Valuation: Report
The exchange is raising the money as it considers acquisitions.
SEC Wants to ‘Remake the Law,’ Rather Than ‘Apply it,’ Says Ripple General Counsel
After two years of ongoing litigation, Stuart Alderoty, general counsel at Ripple, joined CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” to discuss why it could mark “the beginning of the end,” as the SEC’s efforts to identify any contract of investment appear to have fallen short.
Market Wrap: Cryptos Decline as FOMC Delivers Expected Rate Hike
Expect the price of bitcoin and other riskier assets to bob and weave on the waves of macroeconomic uncertainty. Market Wrap is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter diving into what happened in today’s crypto markets.
La Unión Europea finaliza el reglamento de la normativa cripto bajo la ley MiCA
Un borrador del texto que se filtró muestra que las normas podrían aplicarse a stablecoins algorítmicas y NFTs fraccionados, según revisiones hechas por CoinDesk.
El Salvador Buys Back $565M Worth of Bonds, Plans to Launch New Offering in 8 Weeks
The bond repurchase is seen as an attempt by El Salvador to dispel rumors of a potential default on its debt.
La Reserva Federal de EE. UU. eleva tasas al nivel más alto desde 2007 y bitcoin cae por debajo de US$19K
Es la tercera vez consecutiva que los miembros del Comité Federal de Mercado Abierto suben las tasas en 75 puntos básicos, lo que indica cuán graves se han vuelto las presiones inflacionarias en Estados Unidos.
Wall Street Bank CEOs Tell Congress They’re Unlikely to Finance Crypto Miners
The chief executives of Citigroup, Bank of America and Wells Fargo were questioned Wednesday at a congressional hearing.
Crypto-Linked Stocks Rally After Fed Rate Hike
Cryptocurrency-exposed stocks rose as Bitcoin and Ethereum advanced following Wednesday’s Federal reserve meeting which included a rate hike.
Bitcoin Lightning-Enabled ‘Listen-to-Earn’ Podcast App Gets an Upgrade
The app’s new model offers a simpler, more intuitive and more transparent way for listeners to earn BTC.
Las negociaciones para regular las stablecoins en EE. UU. se enfrentan a la aprobación del dólar digital
El proyecto de ley para la supervisión de las stablecoins de la Cámara de Representantes está a punto de publicarse, pero no incluirá una polémica solicitud de CBDC, según un nuevo estudio.
Kraken’s Jesse Powell to Step Down as CEO of Crypto Exchange
The exchange’s COO Dave Ripley will take over as CEO.