Spain’s largest telecom brand dives deep into Web3
Telecom company Telefónica enabled payments with Bitcoin, Ether and other cryptos for its online marketplace Tu.
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Central banks can push DeFi into mainstream: Swiss National Bank official
A combination of centralization and decentralization is a perfect mix for the development of crypto and DeFi, according to a Swiss National Bank official.
Bitcoin price due ‘big dump’ after passing $20K, warns trader
BTC price levels as high as $20,500 could make an appearance on the day, but the outcome will be to the downside, fresh analysis concludes.
Bitcoin’s Bullish Seasonality Muddled By Continued Slide in ‘USD Liquidity Index’
Bitcoin has put in a positive performance in October in eight out of the past 12 years. However, the bullish seasonality may not play out this year, thanks to the declining USD liquidity.
Nifty News: Enter the afterlife in style, Epic Games demos Solana NFT game and more
Holders of the Spartan NFT allow the holder to spread their ashes at a memorial to Spartan soldiers to be built in Greece.
Binance Registers in New Zealand and Opens Local Office
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has registered as a financial service provider in New Zealand and launched Binance New Zealand. The development comes after similar recent moves toward global expansion in France, Italy, and Spain, among others.
45% of ETH validators now complying with US sanctions — Labrys CEO
Labrys CEO Lachlan Feeney is trying to raise awareness amongst validators running Flashbots’ software that they may potentially be contributing to censorship within the Ethereum network.
Blockchain gamers surge as users attempt ‘stacking crypto,’ says DappRadar
Despite the FUD, blockchain games surged in active users in September, while God’s Unchained cracked the top 10 in terms of total NFT sales volume of all projects.
Celsius Creditors Move to Subpoena Lending Firm Equities First for $439M Collateral Repayment
Celsius said that Equities First still owes its $439 million.
Researchers allege Bitcoin’s climate impact closer to ‘digital crude’ than gold
Bitcoin mining raises a “set of red flags for any consideration as a sustainable sector,” according to researchers.
BlackRock’s newest ETF invests in 35 blockchain-related companies
“We believe digital assets and blockchain technologies are going to become increasingly relevant for our clients,” said BlackRock ETF product strategist Omar Moufti.
Texas, Vermont regulators object to Celsius stablecoin sale plan
A key concern is that the firm hasn’t explicitly outlined what it will do with the stablecoin sale proceeds.
‘I’ve done nothing wrong’ — Lark Davis denies ‘pump-and-dump’ allegations
Davis claimed he received nothing for free from the projects it’s alleged he profited from, and the amounts he sold weren’t enough to “dump the price.”
The ‘Brussels Effect’ wields real influence over US crypto regulation
The European Union is leading the way when it comes to global cryptocurrency regulations.
Lack of ‘qualified people’ without more Web3 education, say academics
Blockchain Academy International’s Huxley Peckham says there are already 60 different industries using blockchain tech today.
On Starting A Crypto Career In The Dead Of Winter
An argument for taking the long view and studying blockchain or related technology now, even when prospects seem scary. This story is part of CoinDesk’s Education Week.
First Mover Asia: IOTA’s Shimmer Joins the Race to Become the Next Big Blockchain; Bitcoin Seesaws Before Holding Near $19.5K
The unveiling of a new blockchain platform comes amid a flurry of blockchain startups, each promising to be faster and cheaper than other protocols.
Crypto Goes to College
As traditional financial firms expand into crypto, they will look for traditional hiring credentials, creating a sea change at universities and the crypto job market overall. This story is part of CoinDesk’s Education Week.
Warner Music Group partners with OpenSea to create more Web3 opportunities for artists
The company stated that select artists can launch their NFT collections and limited-edition projects on their own dedicated drop pages.
Market manipulation claims will be hardest ‘nut to crack’ in Bitcoin ETF approval — WisdomTree
“We’re all kind of watching this and seeing what’s going to happen,” said WisdomTree’s Will Peck on spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds in the United States.
Judge orders SEC to turn Hinman documents over to Ripple Labs after months of dispute
U.S. District Court Analisa Torres overruled the SEC’s second attempt to withhold the documents relating to division director William Hinman, who said Bitcoin and Ether are not securities.
Telefónica, Spain’s Largest Telco, Allows Purchases With Crypto, Invests in Local Exchange Bit2Me
The company activated purchases with crypto on its technology marketplace after adding a payment feature provided by Bit2Me.
Crypto Market Integrity Coalition inducts 8 new members, plans training
The self-regulatory organization backed by Solidus Labs is known for its integrity pledge; BitGo, Bittrex and Merkle Science are among the new members.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Showing Potential Signs of an Upswing
A recent higher low may be signaling more buyers are willing to buy at progressively higher prices. Market Wrap is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter diving into what happened in today’s crypto markets.
Why this tiny country is adopting the Bitcoin Lightning Network
Gibraltar is becoming well known for its pioneering crypto regulations, support for blockchain development and bitcoin adoption.
US lawmaker hints at calling for Republican votes in 2022 Midterms over crypto policies
Representative Patrick McHenry said regulatory clarity for digital assets would be one of his “top priorities” if he became the next chair of the House Financial Services Committee.
Pro traders don’t expect Bitcoin to break and hold $20,000 anytime soon
Bears have controlled BTC price by forcing 111 daily closes below $25,000 and derivatives data shows a reversal of this trend is highly unlikely.
Strike CEO : El Salvador’s Bitcoin Experience ‘Doesn’t Hurt My Company at All’
The CEO and founder of Strike joined CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” to discuss El Salvador’s bitcoin adoption and why the mobile payments app plans to revolutionize payments for merchants and consumers globally.
Meta permite compartir NFTs en Instagram y Facebook a todos los usuarios en EE. UU.
Ahora los usuarios pueden conectar sus billeteras de criptomonedas con Instagram como parte de la nueva función de coleccionables digitales de la aplicación, la cual el gigante tecnológico había estado probando desde mayo.
California Moves Forward to Allow Vital Records to be Issued on Blockchain
Californians will have the option of a blockchain-based delivery of their vital records after a new law was approved establishing the technology as an integral part of state recordkeeping.