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U.S. SEC Denies Coinbase's Push for Crypto Regulations as 'Unwarranted'
The U.S. exchange had formally petitioned the agency to start writing comprehensive crypto rules, but after "careful" consideration, the SEC said no.
Bitcoin at Risk of Snapping Historic Winning Streak, but 'Perfect Storm' Brews for a Strong 2024
Market participants expect interest rates to fall "aggressively" in the U.S., U.K. and Europe for the next couple of years, which is more beneficial for risky assets, OANDA's...
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Polygon Stops Work on 'Edge,' Used to Build Dogechain, as Focus Turns to ZK
Polygon Labs, a developer of scaling networks for Ethereum, has shifted toward "Polygon CDK," a blockchain-development kit powered by zero-knowledge cryptography. The older "P...
Arbitrum Hit by 'Partial Outage' Due to Traffic Surge
The layer-2 blockchain stopped working as intended Friday morning.
Solana Rally Sees FTX's Holdings Grow to $4.2B, Setting Claims Market on Fire
FTX’s SOL holdings are worth over $4.2 billion in today’s money, up from $1.16 billion from earlier this year.
What We Know About the Massive Ledger Hack
The latest crypto exploit, affecting security firm Ledger and a number of popular DeFi protocols, is a moment of levity for some.
Bank of Korea Governor Sees CBDC Introduction as Case for 'Urgency:' Report
Stablecoins' widespread usage and frequent instability could reduce the effectiveness of central bank monetary policies, Rhee Chang-yong said.
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Builders Were Building In 2023 | Under the Hood With Avichal Garg
From Market trends to Blockchain’s financial disruption, Avichal explores the 2023 tech landscape.
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Crypto Points: Off-Chain Derivatives That Everyone is Talking About
Debating also the integration of Layer 2 functions on Ethereum's main chain, the unexplored territory of Blockchains’ identity and personal data storage; and Vitalik's deeply...
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Why the SEC May Want Cash Creation of Spot Bitcoin ETFs
Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart explains why it seems the SEC prefers cash vs. in-kind creation of spot bitcoin ETFs, and why this choice would negatively impact Grayscale.
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Protocol Village: COTI Layer-1 Blockchain to Become Ethereum Layer-2 Network
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Dec 7-Dec. 13, with live updates throughout.
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When supposedly safe investments like bonds and stocks underperform, what does that mean for our view of apparently risky investments like bitcoin? Noelle Acheson offers her t...
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The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Nov. 23-29, with live updates throughout.
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Bitcoin at Risk of Snapping Historic Winning Streak, but 'Perfect Storm' Brews for a Strong 2024
Market participants expect interest rates to fall "aggressively" in the U.S., U.K. and Europe for the next couple of years, which is more beneficial for risky assets, OANDA's...
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Solana Rally Sees FTX's Holdings Grow to $4.2B, Setting Claims Market on Fire
FTX’s SOL holdings are worth over $4.2 billion in today’s money, up from $1.16 billion from earlier this year.
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Polygon Stops Work on 'Edge,' Used to Build Dogechain, as Focus Turns to ZK
Polygon Labs, a developer of scaling networks for Ethereum, has shifted toward "Polygon CDK," a blockchain-development kit powered by zero-knowledge cryptography. The older "P...
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Taiwanese Authorities Investigating Blockchain Betters over Polymarket Election Contract: Report
The Presidential and Vice Presidential Election and Recall Act specifically prohibits gambling on elections.
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U.S. SEC Denies Coinbase's Push for Crypto Regulations as 'Unwarranted'
The U.S. exchange had formally petitioned the agency to start writing comprehensive crypto rules, but after "careful" consideration, the SEC said no.
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Bank of Korea Governor Sees CBDC Introduction as Case for 'Urgency:' Report
Stablecoins' widespread usage and frequent instability could reduce the effectiveness of central bank monetary policies, Rhee Chang-yong said.
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Lawmaker Calls for the UK Government to Do More for Blockchain
Member of Parliament Natalie Elphicke also announced that the parliamentary group she chairs will be hosting industry round tables and a call for evidence.
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Crypto Firm SafeMoon Files for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, SFM Plunges 42%
The firm's executives were arrested last month on multiple charges.
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Financial Regulators Reiterate Call for Legislation to Address Crypto Risks
The Financial Stability Oversight Council met Thursday, releasing a report detailing all of its concerns from the past year.