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Why Some Crypto Firms Are Suspending Services in the U.K.
Bybit and PayPal have recently withdrawn certain services from the U.K. and Luno has halted some U.K. clients from investing in crypto – just ahead of tough new promotions rules for crypto firms coming into effect.
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Tether co-founder William Quigley (Magnetic)
Tether Co-Founder Sizes Up PayPal’s Stablecoin Ambitions
Tether pioneer William Quigley, who was also an early investor in PayPal, said he doubts the payments giant will bring much innovation to the stablecoin space.
Tether co-founder William Quigley (Magnetic)

The ability to transfer all PYUSD user funds into PayPal may leave crypto natives hesitant to adopt the stablecoin. Oliver Buchmann/Unsplash)
What's Wrong With PayPal's Stablecoin?
If PYUSD is to gain true and lasting traction, the newly minted stablecoin issuer needs to address certain centralization concerns, Kima Chief Technology Officer Guy Vider writes.
The ability to transfer all PYUSD user funds into PayPal may leave crypto natives hesitant to adopt the stablecoin. Oliver Buchmann/Unsplash)

Michael Barr, the U.S. Federal Reserve's vice chairman for supervision, says the central bank is far from a decision on a digital dollar. (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)
U.S. Fed’s Vice Chair Barr Says CBDC Decision Still a ‘Long Way’ Off
Michael Barr, who leads the central bank’s regulatory efforts, said the Fed remains in the basic research phase and would need actual legislation from Congress to authorize the move.
Michael Barr, the U.S. Federal Reserve's vice chairman for supervision, says the central bank is far from a decision on a digital dollar. (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

Unpacking PayPal's Stablecoin Demand From Crypto Users
Unpacking PayPal's Stablecoin Demand From Crypto Users
Global payments giant PayPal's (PYPL) new stablecoin has seen a "lack of demand from crypto users," according to a new report from The Block, citing data from blockchain analytics firm Nansen. "The Hash" panel discusses their outlook for PayPal USD (PYUSD) as the crypto winter drags on.
Unpacking PayPal's Stablecoin Demand From Crypto Users

Chart shows surge in buyers on Base's Friend.tech app after the project announced it had received an investment earlier this year from the crypto-focused venture capital firm Paradigm. (Messari/Dune)
The Protocol: Coinbase Blockchain's Viral Use Case Puts Focus on Optimism's Tech
The week in blockchain tech: Crypto-fueled social marketplace Friend.tech goes viral on Coinbase's new Base blockchain, Shiba Inu community's "Shibarium" network aims for fresh start, and Ethereum experts handicap the competition between leading technologies for layer-2 networks.
Chart shows surge in buyers on Base's Friend.tech app after the project announced it had received an investment earlier this year from the crypto-focused venture capital firm Paradigm. (Messari/Dune)

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The Protocol: Blockchains Keep Launching, From Sei to Shibarium
The week in blockchain tech: Two much-hyped networks debut, though the launches weren't quite as smooth as organizers might have hoped. ALSO: What is restaking? (Answer: it's the blockchain security trend you didn't know you needed to know about.)
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Bitcoin Slumps Below $28K; Genesis, FTX Strike Deal for $175M Bankruptcy Claim
Bitcoin Slumps Below $28K; Genesis, FTX Strike Deal for $175M Bankruptcy Claim
Coin Desk Daily host Jennifer Sanasie dives into today’s hottest stories in crypto as bitcoin BTC trades below 28 000 FTX s Alameda Research strikes a deal with bankrupt crypto company Genesis according to new court filings Valkyrie Digital Assets is doubling down on ether futures products And a closer look at where is Pay [...]
Bitcoin Slumps Below $28K; Genesis, FTX Strike Deal for $175M Bankruptcy Claim

Crypto Wallet Maker Ledger Partners With PayPal; Coinbase Gets Approval for Crypto Futures in U.S.
Crypto Wallet Maker Ledger Partners With PayPal; Coinbase Gets Approval for Crypto Futures in U.S.
Coin Desk Daily host Jennifer Sanasie dives into today’s hottest stories in crypto as Coinbase says it can list crypto futures in the U S Hardware wallet maker Ledger partners with payments giant Pay Pal to allow users to buy crypto with fiat currency through their Pay Pal accounts And Bit Go is bucking the [...]
Crypto Wallet Maker Ledger Partners With PayPal; Coinbase Gets Approval for Crypto Futures in U.S.

Hardware Wallet Maker Ledger to Let Users Buy Crypto Through PayPal Account
Hardware Wallet Maker Ledger to Let Users Buy Crypto Through PayPal Account
Crypto wallet provider Ledger is partnering with payments giant Pay Pal to allow users to buy crypto in its Ledger Live app with fiat currency through their Pay Pal accounts Ledger Live currently offers four crypto currencies in the United States including bitcoin BTC ether ETH bitcoin cash BCH and litecoin LTC The Hash panel [...]
Hardware Wallet Maker Ledger to Let Users Buy Crypto Through PayPal Account