Lightning Labs Releases Software to Allow Bitcoin Developers to Mint and Transfer Assets on the Blockchain
The alpha version of Taro will make it possible to create peer-to-peer Bitcoin and Lightning-native stablecoins.
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Bank of England Deputy Governor Cunliffe on DLT securities settlement: Not so fast!
In a lengthy appraisal of distributed ledger technology, Cunliffe weighed its technical implications, which will be examined in greater detail when the FMI Sandbox premiers in 2023.
CertiK says SMS is the ‘most vulnerable’ form of 2FA in use
The level of security provided by SMS pales in comparison to authenticators or physical security keys, CertiK’s Jesse Leclere says in an interview.
La fusión de Ethereum está logrando que su criptomoneda sea más atractiva que bitcoin ante la inflación
La drástica reducción de la tasa de inflación neta de ether se atribuye a la eliminación de las recompensas de minería y a la “quema” de las comisiones de transacción, dijeron los expertos.
Brazil’s Securities Regulator Probes Crypto Exchange Mercado Bitcoin on Token Issuance
The CVM asked the country’s largest local crypto exchange to provide data on fixed income tokens it has issued since January 2020.
Bitcoin holds $19K, but volatility expected as Friday’s $2.2B BTC options expiry approaches
Traders expect an uptick in volatility due to the possibility of September’s $2.2 billion options expiry putting pressure on BTC price near a critical support level.
Pantera plans to raise $1.25B for second blockchain fund: Report
“We want to provide liquidity for people that are kind of giving up because we’re still very bullish for the next 10 or 20 years,” said CEO Dan Morehead.
CryptoCompare, Blockdaemon Release Staking Yield Indexes
The Staking Yield Index Family will help investors create more informed investment strategies, according to the companies.
Bitcoin ‘great detox’ could trigger a BTC price drop to $12K — Research
A lack of interest below the June macro lows could spell serious problems for Bitcoin, Glassnode warns.
EU Set to Ban Russian Crypto Payments After ‘Sham’ Referenda
Russians could be restricted from making any payments to EU crypto wallets following the imposition of limits in April.
Blockchain-Powered Reinsurer Re Raises $14 Million Seed Round to Build Decentralized Market
The company sees its protocol as providing collective backing of insurance policies in a similar way to the Lloyd’s of London market.
Tron Founder Justin Sun Thinks Crypto Could Learn Something From TradFi
“We want our 100 million customers to know that we really take their money and their data seriously,” he said in an interview with CoinDesk.
Cointelegraph Store introduces Halloween Crypto Monsters merch
The Cointelegraph Store has launched a new collection of crypto-inspired Halloween wear to keep things spooky this fall.
Central Banks of Israel, Norway and Sweden Team Up to Explore Retail CBDC
Results of the project, run by the Bank for International Settlements, are expected in the first quarter of 2023.
Are decentralized digital identities the future or just a niche use case?
Are decentralized digital identities the future or are they a niche use case for blockchain technology doomed to solely be used by crypto natives?
What is necessary for Web3 to fully replace Web2?
Can Web3 replace Web2… and what stands in the way of this happening? We look at some of the biggest challenges facing this burgeoning sector right now.
Steve Cohen-Backed Firm Invests $10M in Web3 Game Marketplace AQUA
The hedge fund billionaire has invested in crypto projects since 2018.
Blockchain Data Provider Chainlink Launches Programs to Reduce Costs Ahead of Staking of Its Token
The popular blockchain oracle network’s new “Build” and “Scale” programs set the stage for the LINK token staking to begin in December 2022, said cofounder Sergey Nazarov.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Falls to $18.5K, as Bank of England to Buy Bonds to Stem Crisis in UK
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 28, 2022. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
Bitcoin Off Lows as Bank of England’s Bond Market Intervention Raises Hopes for Fed Pivot
The Fed pivot talk gathers steam after BOE’s bond market intervention.
Bank of Ghana to foster financial inclusion through CBDC project
Kwame Oppong, an executive at Ghana’s central bank, told Cointelegraph that a CBDC could give their citizens the opportunity to use a “decent form of payment.”
Crypto.com scores fresh regulatory approval in France
The digital asset platform was focused primarily on acquisitions and sponsorship deals through the bull market but now seems to have shifted toward expansion, especially in Europe.
Extend Existing Standards to Crypto Before Sector Threatens Stability, Not After, Urges BOE’s Cunliffe
Cunliffe listed ways the technology that underlies crypto could make traditional asset trading more efficient, but added it did not mean regulators should ignore the risks.
Los inversores de luna no aprovecharon los riesgos, según Novogratz
“Cuando un token pasa de 20 centavos a US$100 y no se aprovechan las ganancias, es una locura”, dijo el CEO de Galaxy Digital.
Solana tech developer Coral raises $20M, plans to launch ‘xNFT’ protocol
Coral is the creator of the Anchor development framework, which provides boilerplate smart contract tools and other resources for Solana devs.
Market Maker Flowdesk to Join With Jump-Backed Pyth Network to Improve Access to Blockchain Data
Flowdesk hopes the partnership will help DeFi users and developers gain ready access to institutional-quality market data.
FTX Ventures, Jump Crypto Lead $20M Fundraise for Executable NFT Wallet
Backpack, a forthcoming project from Solana developer Coral, will give users ownership of application code.
Crypto VC Pantera Capital Looks to Raise $1.25B for Second Blockchain Fund: Report
Crypto venture capital investor Pantera Capital is looking to raise $1.25 billion for its second blockchain fund, Bloomberg reported Wednesday.