Luna Classic, Remnant of Terra Collapse, Jumps 60% as Binance Unveils Burn Scheme
Binance’s new measure aims to reduce the hyperinflated LUNC token’s supply. It is unlikely to have the desired effect that traders hope for.
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Is it Bitcoin’s time to shine? British pound drops to all-time low against the dollar
The U.S. dollar has been the clear winner as investors seek shelter in the largest global economy, but could the British pound’s weakness be a positive for Bitcoin.
Singapore strives to remain relevant amid regulatory tightening for retail investors
Singapore’s largest bank expanded crypto trading for accredited investors only, aligned with financial authorities’ views.
Crypto Futures Exchange CoinFLEX’s Creditors to Own 65% of Firm After Reorganization
CoinFLEX filed for a restructuring in the Seychelles during the summer after suspending withdrawals amid the volatile crypto market.
Aragon Network Holding Votes on Key Parts of Shift to a New DAO Structure
Community members have until Oct. 5 to cast their votes
DeFi lending protocol created by ex-QuadrigaCX co-founder surpassed $50M in TVL
Michael Patryn was doxed earlier this year for being the co-founder behind the DeFi project Wonderland, which collapsed shortly after.
Tether’s Former Auditor Fined $1M by SEC for Sloppy Accounting
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed and settled charges last week against Friedman LLP, the former auditing firm of stablecoin issuer Tether, finding “serial violations of the federal securities laws” and numerous instances of “improper professional conduct,” according to an order published Monday.
Crypto Trading Firm Talos to Expand in Europe, US With New Hires
The trading platform has made three key appointments in sales and business development.
Walmart Dives Into Metaverse With Launches in Roblox
The retail giant filed for trademarks earlier this year that may have hinted at its intent to sell goods in the metaverse.
Pro-centralization Russian president grants citizenship to Edward Snowden: Report
The views of the NSA whistleblower, who has been in Russia since 2013, seemingly clash with those of President Vladimir Putin, who has often worked against promoting decentralization.
Traders brace for Bitcoin price volatility as DXY 2022 gains near 20%
It’s still all about the U.S. dollar this week as the monthly close and options expiry loom for Bitcoin.
New Cosmos White Paper Revamps Cosmos Hub, ATOM Token
The paper cites interchain security and a new issuance model for ATOM as the keys to pulling the first Cosmos blockchain out of its yearslong identity crisis.
Interpol emite notificación roja contra Do Kwon, según informe
Kwon continúa afirmando que no está prófugo, aunque se desconoce su ubicación luego de que las autoridades de Singapur afirmaran que no se encuentra en la ciudad-estado.
Autoridades chinas arrestaron a 93 personas por lavado de dinero con criptomonedas
Los sospechosos blanquearon una suma que alcanza los RMB 40.000 millones, según la policía del condado de Hengyang.
What Cardano’s Vasil hard fork means for the blockchain
Cardano’s Vasil hard fork seeks to enhance the platform’s transaction throughput speeds, DApp development capacity, security and general usability.
Cardano bulls run out of steam after Vasil hard fork — 40% ADA price crash in play
Most Cardano hard forks have preceded ADA price crashes, and Vasil looks no different.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Up Slightly After Hitting Weekend Lows on Recession Fears
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 26, 2022. First Mover is our daily newsletter putting the latest moves in crypto markets in context.
5 years of the ‘Top 10 Cryptos’ experiment and the lessons learned
“Index investing can be boring, but it saves you from the worst possible outcomes.”
CFTC’s Ooki DAO Action Shatters Illusion of Regulator-Proof Protocol
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) filed and settled charges last week against a blockchain protocol and its founders, but its the subsequent lawsuit against a decentralized autonomous organization that could have an enormous ripple effect on the crypto industry.
Las criptomonedas continúan actuando como activos de riesgo, según el Bank of America
Ether continúa cayendo mientras los inversores cambian a un enfoque de “esperar y ver” en lo que refiere a futuras actualizaciones, confirmó el banco en un informe de investigación.
Chinese Authorities Arrest 93 Over Crypto-Related Money Laundering
The suspects laundered as much as RMB 40 million, according to Hengyang county police.
Almost $1M in crypto stolen from vanity address exploit
The hacker stole 732 ETH worth about $950,000 and sent it to the sanctioned Tornado Cash mixer.
Institutional crypto custody: How banks are housing digital assets
Large financial institutions are getting involved in digital assets by investing capital, time and effort into custody technology solutions.
Founder of Failed Crypto Exchange QuadrigaCX Starts DeFi Protocol UwU Lend
Sifu, the pseudonymous co-founder of failed Canadian crypto exchange QuadrigaCX, has released UwU Lend, a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol forked from Aave.
3 reasons why USDC stablecoin dropping below $50B market cap is Tether’s gain
The stablecoin’s top-rival Tether has witnessed growth in its market cap, on the other hand.
Binance to burn all LUNC trading fees following community feedback
The Binance crypto exchange will burn all trading fees collected on its LUNC/BUSD and LUNC/USDT spot and margin pairs.
Charles Hoskinson and ETH dev get into a war of words post-Vasil upgrade
Hoskinson called Ethereum Merge a flawed PoS implementation, claiming custodial staking would create issues for the network in the long run.
Best Universities for Blockchain 2022: University College London
With four blockchain graduate programs, the top U.K. school on our list lands at No. 7. This story is part of CoinDesk’s Education Week.
Best Universities for Blockchain 2022: Where In the World Is the Most Research Being Produced?
Asia dominates the global blockchain research landscape in 2022. This story is part of CoinDesk’s Education Week.