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Daily Crypto Report

English, Finance, 1 season, 1914 episodes, 1 day, 3 hours, 31 minutes
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The longest-running daily podcast briefing for news about bitcoin, blockchain, and all other global cryptocurrency and DLT updates. A daily, 2-3 minute report of everything you need to know to be informed about the cryptocurrency and blockchain space including prices, policy, developments, and governance. The information presented should be considered developing news and not investment advice.
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"Phishing attack launched from hacked MicroStrategy social account" Feb 26, 2024

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $51,197 Eth is up slightly at $3,063 BNB is down slightly at $390 Those are your leaders by market cap. Top gainers in the last 24 hours. Flare, up 19% Rugpull alleged against RiskOnBlast. Cathie Wood's ARK offloads COIN BitForex sees $58M flow from hot wallets MicroStrategy Twitter account hacked over wknd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/26/20245 minutes, 57 seconds
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"EU's new AMLA heads to Frankfurt." Feb 25, 2024

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $51,676 Eth is up slightly at $3,045 BNB is down slightly at $384 EU's new AMLA to headquarter in Frankfurt, Germany. crypto/blockchain funding hits $90B. Magic Square acquires TruePNL Avalanche stalls production for 4 hours Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/25/20245 minutes, 49 seconds
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"Uniswap soars after reward proposal" Feb 24, 2024

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $51,128 Eth is up slightly at $2,961 BNB is down slightly at $380 Those are your leaders by market cap, top gainers in the last 24 hours. Uniswap, up 67% Uniswap soars after reward proposal Federal judge approves Binance's $4.3 billion plea deal with the U.S. Department of Justice Riot Platform up in 2023. Tom Emmer pushes back against gov overreach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/24/20245 minutes, 58 seconds
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"Reddit holds BTC and ETH" Feb 23, 2024

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down .5% at $50,973 Eth is down .5% at $2,928 BNB is down .5% at $373 FTX gets green light to offload Anthropic AI stake Kraken files motion to dismiss SEC lawsuit. Worldcoin token surges Reddit holds BTC and ETH Trump softens stance on BTC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/23/20246 minutes, 50 seconds
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"UK Law commission seeks feedback on draft crypto legislation" Feb 22, 2024

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down .5% at $51,336 Eth is down 1% at $2,962 BNB is down .5% at $381 Those are your leaders by market cap. Top gainers in the last 24 hours,  The Graph up 20% Render up 16% UK Law commission seeks feedback on draft crypto legislation ECB officials slam US BTC ETF. PSG validator for Chiliz Chain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/22/20246 minutes, 50 seconds
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"Crypto ally John Deaton to run against Senator Elizabeth Warren." Feb 21, 2024

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $51,314 Eth is up .5% at $2,920 BNB is up 2% at $371 John Deaton to run against Senator Elizabeth Warren. VanEck's HODL Bitcoin ETF soars. Hack VC closes its first venture fund, Venture Fund 1 Super PAC Fairshake receives $5M from Gemini founders. Optimism airdrop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/21/20246 minutes, 29 seconds
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"Australians more keen on BTC in light of US BTC ETF." Feb 20, 2024

It’s 8am Eastern, February the 19th and this is your Daily Crypto Report.  Bitcoin is down .5% at $52,176 Eth is down slightly at $2,930 BNB is down .5% at $356 Those are your leaders by market cap, top gainers in the last 24 hours:  Filecoin, up 18% Arweave up 15%  South Korea's opposition Democratic Party pushes for BTC ETFs as well. UK Gov aims to establish new regulations for stablecoins and crypto staking in next 6 months. Authorities in China warn against scams. Options trader bets $20M on 47k strike price. Australians more keen on BTC in light of US BTC ETF. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/20/20246 minutes, 46 seconds
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"Bitcoin futures open interest hits highest levels since late 2021." Feb 19, 2024

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $52,270 Eth is down slightly at $2,906 BNB is up slightly at $353 Those are your leaders by market cap, top gainers in the last 24 hours:  The Graph, up 22% Bitcoin futures open interest hits highest levels since late 2021. Vitalik Buterin expresses excitement about AI code reviews Virgina subcommittee on crypto gets paltry funding. ARK invest offloads COIN Sui blockchain hits high TVL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/19/20244 minutes, 26 seconds
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"Celsius distributes $2B worth of crypto" Feb 18, 2024

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $51,611 Eth is down .5% at $2,791 BNB is down .5% at $353 Celsius distributes $2B worth of crypto Coinbase donates $3.6M to Brink FixedFloat exploit. WorldCoin surges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/18/20246 minutes, 16 seconds
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"FTX creditors file class action suit against law firm overseeing estate" Feb 17, 2024

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $51,725 Eth is up slightly at $2,784 BNB is up slightly at $358 FTX creditors file class action suit against law firm overseeing estate Yuga Labs acquires Proof Pudgy Penguins flips BAYC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/17/20244 minutes, 25 seconds
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"COIN surges" Feb 16, 2024

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $52,455 Eth is up .5% at $2,848 BNB is up 1% at $362 3 crypto ETFs in Hong Kong surge. Jupiter Asset Management withdraws investment in Ripple's ETP Bitcoin crosses 52k COIN surges MSTR now $4B in the BTC profit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/16/20246 minutes, 41 seconds
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"Telefonica partners with Chainlink" Feb 15, 2024

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $52,356 Eth is up slightly at $2,798 BNB is up .5% at $349 Top gainers in the last 24 hrs: VeChain, up 28% Genesis Global Holding allowed to sell 35 million shares of GBTC. Telefonica partners with Chainlink Reporting of crypto fraud surges in South Korea Traders feast on Bitcoin options above 60k Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/15/20244 minutes, 43 seconds
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"Starknet Foundation announces airdrop." Feb 14, 2024

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $51,605 Eth is down slightly at $2,746 Solana is up .5% at $115 Stacks, up 16% Pyth Network, up 15% Bitcoin's price up above $51k Starknet Foundation announces airdrop. PlayDapp suffers exploits Ripple expanding US regulatory qualifications. Japan's FSA urges financial institutions to ramp up monitoring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/14/20246 minutes, 22 seconds
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"Peter Thiel's Founder's Fund invested $200M into ETH and BTC in 2023." Feb 13, 2024

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $49,884 Eth is up slightly at $2,675 Solana, in the top 3, down slightly at $113 Puffer Finance hits $850 million in TVL. Peter Thiel's Founder's Fund invested $200M into ETH and BTC in 2023. CZ trial postponed. Bullish futures traders. Craig Wright faces cross examination in trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/13/20244 minutes, 38 seconds
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"FTX estate offloads DCI for pennies on the dollar." Feb 12, 2024

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $48,030 Eth is up slightly at $2,489 Binance Coin, is up slightly at $317 Dapper Labs' NFL ALL DAY sees big Super Bowl push. Ethereum Gas fees surge FTX estate offloads DCI for pennies on the dollar. Miners make push in Ethopia. Farcaster's rise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/12/20246 minutes, 46 seconds
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"Senators reprimand SEC Chair Gary Gensler" Feb 09, 2024

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down .5% at $47,257 Eth is down slightly at $2,512 Binance Coin, is down slightly at $324 U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen calls for increased authority. Senators reprimand SEC Chair Gary Gensler Montenegro Court stays Do Kwon's extradition Flood picks up $5.2M Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/9/20246 minutes, 28 seconds
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"25% of total Ether supply now staked"Feb 08, 2024

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $44,673 Eth is down slightly at $2,420 Binance Coin, is up slightly at $316 Coinbase says Americans would've saved 74B in credit card fees in 2022 if they used crypto. Thai SSEC charges  former CEO of Zipmex  25% of total Ether supply now staked Superform Labs secures $6.5M in seed funding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/8/20245 minutes, 57 seconds
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"MicroStrategy now hodls 190k BTC" Feb 07, 2024

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $43,049 Eth is up .5% at $2,370 Binance Coin, is up slightly at $302 Glif raises $4.5M in seed MicroStrategy now hodls 190k BTC Whales make moves in LINK holdings Craig Wright trial continues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/7/20244 minutes, 12 seconds
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"Solana Outage" Feb 06, 2024

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down .5% at $42,735 Eth is down slightly at $2,321 Binance Coin, is up slightly at $302 Solana Outage Binance delists XMR + others South Korean authorities arrest Haru Invest execs. Heroes of Mavia starts airdrop Oobit secures $25M series A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/6/20246 minutes, 22 seconds
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"Terraform Labs CFO extradited to South Korea." Feb 05, 2024

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $43,287 Eth is down slightly at $2,323 Binance Coin, is down .5% at $302 Terraform Labs CFO extradited to South Korea. Trump calls CBDC's dangerous FTX looks to sell Anthropic stake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/5/20246 minutes, 12 seconds
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"FSC Chair Patrick McHenry pushes to repeal SAB 121" Feb 03, 2024

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $43,056 Eth is up slightly at $2,304 Binance Coin, is down slightly at $301 Marathon Digital to pay 13.5M termination fee. House Financial Services Committee Chair Patrick McHenry pushes to repeal SAB 121 SEC charges Brian Sewell with fraud Steve Christie rejoins Binance Pixelmon raises 8M. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/3/20246 minutes, 9 seconds
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"Trio charged in FTX SIM hack"Feb 02, 2024

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2/2/20246 minutes, 10 seconds
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"FTX will not restart, plans to repay in full." Feb 01, 2024

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $42,108 Eth is up slightly at $2,269 Binance Coin, is down slightly at $299 FTX will not restart, plans to repay in full. Celsius Network set to distribute $3B Binance introduces Inscriptions marketplace. Binance faces court case in NY State Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/1/20246 minutes, 19 seconds
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"German police seize 50,000 BTC" Jan 31, 2024

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $42,509 Eth is down slightly at $2,298 Binance Coin, is down slightly at $302 German police seize 50,000 BTC Vitalik passes on the wunderkind mantle Global X withdraws spot BTC ETF application US SEC steps back from Debt Box lawsuit. Coinbase bolsters advisory council Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/31/20246 minutes, 32 seconds
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"Binance Labs invests in Puffer Finance" Jan 30, 2024

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 1% at $43,238 Eth is down 1% at $2,302 Binance Coin, is down 1% at $307 Binance Labs invests in Puffer Finance Portal raises $34M SEC charges founders of HyperFund. BBO Exchange raises $2.7M in pre-seed. A DeFi protocol faces security exploit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/30/20246 minutes, 56 seconds
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"Another spot BTC ETF submitted to Hong Kong regulator" Jan 29, 2024

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down .5% at $42,079 Eth is down .5% at $2,252 Binance Coin, is down .5% at $307 China's Harvest Fund Management submits spot BTC ETF to Hong Kong regulator Orbiter Finance plans Orbiter Rollup Somesing hacked for 11.5M Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/29/20245 minutes, 55 seconds
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"Stellar blockchain delays upgrade due to bug" Jan 28, 2024

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $42,385 Eth is down slightly at $2,276 Binance Coin, is up slightly at $307 Stellar blockchain delays upgrade due to bug Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/28/20244 minutes, 3 seconds
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"OKX to shutter mining pool services." Jan 27, 2024

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $41,752 Eth is down slightly at $2,263 Binance Coin, is down slightly at $303 OKX shutters mining pool services. CFTC Chair expresses concerns over spot BTC ETF $96M in short crypto positions liquidated BlackRock reaches $2B in AUM for spot ETF. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/27/20245 minutes, 52 seconds
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"US Gov files notice of sale of $117M in BTC" Jan 26, 2024

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down .5% at $41,177 Eth is down .5% at $2,248 Binance Coin, is up slightly at $302 US Gov files notice of sale of $117M in BTC Kraken hires to bolster compliance. Swan Bitcoin mining BTC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/26/20244 minutes, 17 seconds
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"Bitwise leads transparency, reveals BTC ETF wallet address" Jan 25, 2024

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 1% at $39,840 Eth is down 1% at $2,206 Binance Coin, is down .5% at $293 SEC extends timeline for deciding on BlackRock's spot ETH ETF Bitwise pushes for transparency, reveals BTC ETF wallet address Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/25/20246 minutes, 13 seconds
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"Bitcoin Whales pick up bargains" Jan 24, 2024

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down .5% at $40,006 Eth is down .5% at $2,234 Binance Coin, is up slightly at $294 Bitcoin Whales pick up bargains Tornado Cash devs get legal defense fund support Nexo sues Bulgaria Indonesia's tax revenue from crypto drops Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/24/20246 minutes, 1 second
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"Binance faces off with SEC in first court day" Jan 23, 2024

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $38,865 Eth is up .5% at $2,214 Binance Coin, is up slightly at $295 Binance faces off with SEC Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/23/20246 minutes, 3 seconds
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"Terraform Labs files for chapter 11 protection" Jan 22, 2024

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 1% at $41,036 Eth is up 1% at $2,395 Binance Coin, is up .5% at $314 Terraform Labs files for chapter 11 protection Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/22/20246 minutes, 37 seconds
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"Fidelity's FBTC 2nd BTC ETF to reach $1B" Jan 21, 2024

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $41,734 Eth is down slightly at $2,472 Binance Coin, is up slightly at $318 Fidelity's FBTC 2nd BTC ETF to reach $1B Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/21/20243 minutes, 49 seconds
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"SEC startgs public comment period for BlackRock ETF options" Jan 20, 2024

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $41,631 Eth is up slightly at $2,470 Binance Coin, is up slightly at $314 Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/20/20246 minutes, 1 second
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"BlackRock says new ETF offering reaches diverse audience" Jan 19, 2024

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $41,291 Eth is down slightly at $2,483 Binance Coin, is up slightly at $314 BlackRock says new ETF offering reaches diverse audience Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/19/20245 minutes, 48 seconds
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"BlackRock's spot BTC ETF first to reach $1B" Jan 18, 2024

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $42,355 Eth is down .5% at $2,504 Binance Coin, is down slightly at $311 BlackRock's BTC ETF reaches 1B in AUM Trump says no to CBDCs Gemini receives VASP approval in France Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/18/20246 minutes, 12 seconds
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"Do Kwon trial postponed." Jan 17, 2024

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $42,741 Eth is up .5% at $2,549 Binance Coin, is up .5 at $313 Grayscale, BlackRock, and Fidelity dominate BTC ETF sales ARK Invest purchase 15M of their own BTC ETF. Do Kwon trial postponed. SBF's parents push back agains FTX lawsuit Core Scientific is set to emerge from bankruptcy  Socket reports 3.3M exploit. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/17/20246 minutes, 4 seconds
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"Crypto-friendly Vivek Ramaswamy ends presidential campaign." Jan 16, 2024

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $43,106 Eth is up .5% at $2,544 Binance Coin, is up slightly at $318 Crypto-friendly Vivek Ramaswamy ends presidential campaign. HashKey Group reaches unicorn status Solana Mobile to launch second crypto-ready smartphone trueUSD depegs. Tether responds to UN about USDT Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/16/20245 minutes, 19 seconds
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"Google Cloud becomes Flare validator" Jan 15, 2024

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $42,656 Eth is up slightly at $2,539 Binance Coin, is up 1% at $317 BlackRock sees highest inflow in ETF race. Google Cloud becomes Flare validator Failed exploit on Bitfinex. Petro crypto discontinued. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/15/20245 minutes, 15 seconds
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"Do Kwon requests a delay in his securities fraud trial" Jan 14, 2024

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $42,787 Eth is down slightly at $2,533 Binance Coin, is up slightly at $303 SEC gives more details on X hack Do Kwon requests a delay in his securities fraud trial  Telcoin has restored user balances after an exploit Taproot Wizards to launch Quantum Cats Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/14/20245 minutes, 7 seconds
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"Senators reiterate call for investigation into SEC's hacked X account" Jan 13, 2024

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $42,615 Eth is up slightly at $2,542 Binance Coin, is up slightly at $299 Senators reiterate call for investigation into SEC's hacked X account Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/13/20244 minutes, 13 seconds
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"South Korean exchanges won't trade spot Bitcoin ETFs" Jan 12, 2024

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $45,851 Eth is down slightly at $2,652 Binance Coin, is up .5% at $311 $83 million in liquidations follow volatile spot ETF trading. Huge first day of trading for spot Bitcoin ETFS Vanguard won't sell spot Bitcoin ETFs. CoinShares to acquire Valkyrie Funds. South Korean exchanges won't trade spot Bitcoin ETFs Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/12/20245 minutes, 32 seconds
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"SEC approves spot Bitcoin ETFs" Jan 11, 2024

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news SEC approves spot Bitcoin ETFs Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/11/20245 minutes, 41 seconds
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"SEC X account hacked, posts fake spot ETF approval" Jan 10, 2024

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $45,565 Eth is down slightly, $2,400 Binance Coin, is down slightly at $299 SEC X account hacked, posts fake spot ETF approval Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/10/20245 minutes, 9 seconds
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"SEC issues warning over crypto volatility ahead of spot BTC ETF deadline" Jan 09, 2024

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $46,590 Eth is down slightly, $2,290 Binance Coin, is down slightly at $300 SEC issues warning over crypto volatility ahead of possible spot approval Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/9/20245 minutes, 10 seconds
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"Better Markets pens letter to SEC opposing spot BTC ETF " Jan 08, 2024

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 1% at $44,129 Eth is up ,5% $2,226 Binance Coin, is up ,5% at $299 Anonymous wallet spends 66k to encrypt data on to Bitcoin blockchain Better Markets pens letter to SEC opposing spot BTC ETF Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/8/20244 minutes, 51 seconds
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"Bitcoin user burns $1.2M in BTC." Jan 07, 2024

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up . at $44,157 Eth is up 5% $2,241 Binance Coin, down slightly at $306 BlackRock says they expect approval for BTC ETF on Wednesday. Bitcoin user burns $1.2M in BTC. Transaction volumes on Solana blockchain reach highest levels on the year. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/7/20243 minutes, 37 seconds
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"VanEck re-affirms its pledge to donate 5% of ETF profits to BTC devs." Jan 06, 2024

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $43,686 Eth is up at $2,234 Binance Coin, up slightly at $305 BTC ETF applicants all submit new 19b-4 forms. VanEck re-affirms its pledge to donate 5% of profits to BTC devs. Coinbase expanding derivatives in EU. More validators leaving ETH staking. Troubles for Mango Markets Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/6/20245 minutes, 34 seconds
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"Celsius set to unstake its Ethereum" Jan 05, 2024

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $44,057 Eth is up slightly at $2,252 Binance Coin, up slightly at $318 South Korea's Financial Services Commission wants to ban credit card crypto purchases. Australian Securities and Investments Commission questioned over HyperVerse Celsius is set to unstake its Ethereum  Logan Paul announces CryptoZoo NFT buybacks Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/5/20245 minutes, 10 seconds
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"Binance to proactively track privacy coins" Jan 04, 2024

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $43,400 Eth is up slightly at $2,236 Binance Coin, down slightly at $317 Binance to proactively track privacy coins. DeFi protocol Gamma Strategies loses $3.4M in exploit Huobi Korea to shutter Nigeria Central Bank issues new guidelines for digital assets. ARK invest continues profit taking. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/4/20244 minutes, 57 seconds
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"Jim Cramer praises BTC, it slides 8%. " Jan 03, 2024

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down .5% at $42,819 Eth is down 1% at $2,231 Binance Coin, down slightly at $316 Jim Cramer praises BTC, it slides 8%. Radiant Capital Hack. Michael Saylor offloading MSTR per filing to acquire BTC. Klaytn welcomes Gold pegged Coin & DeFi Goldstation Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/3/20245 minutes, 17 seconds
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"BTC lifts to 45k" Jan 02, 2024

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $45,369 Eth is down slightly at $2,390 Solana, back in the top 3 is down slightly at $113 BTC nears 46k. Mickey Mouse NFTs F1 team Sauber takes Stake as title sponsor. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/2/20244 minutes, 58 seconds
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"US prosecutors will not pursue second trial against FTX's SBF" Jan 01, 2024

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $42,705 Eth is up slightly at $2,306 Binance coin is up slightly at $310 Vitalik shares 2024 Ethereum roadmap US prosecutors will not pursue 2nd trial against SBF Judge says Chai platform had no crypto activity. Orbit Bridge Exploit. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/1/20245 minutes, 13 seconds
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"2023's top stories " Dec 31, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Today Bitcoin is down slightly at $41,419 Eth is down slightly at $2,302 Binance coin, down slightly at $316 Bitcoin up 150% on the year. A look back at the biggest stories of the year. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/31/20235 minutes, 4 seconds
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"CZ's travel request denied for second time." Dec 30, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $41,982 Eth is up slightly at $2,291 Binance coin, up slightly at $317 CZ's travel request denied a 2nd time by judge. BlackRock and Valkyrie announce APs for spot Bitcoin ETFs Coinbase appoints Rick Schonberg as new head of custody department. OKX delists some privacy tokens 2023 sees over $1.8 billion in losses due to various exploits, scams, and rug pulls Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/30/20235 minutes, 22 seconds
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"US Judge rules Terraform Labs' LUNA & MIR are securities." Dec 29, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $42,854 Eth is down slightly at $2,366 Binance coin, up slightly at $320 US Judge rules Terraform Labs' LUNA & MIR are securities. Vitalik Buterin admonishes Web3 for losing vision. India's FIU warns 9 exchanges. Crackdown on elicit Bitcoin miners in Indonesia $1B+ in BTC flows out of exchanges. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/29/20235 minutes, 19 seconds
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"MicroStrategy buys more BTC" Dec 28, 2023

Bitcoin is down .5% at $42,835 Eth is down 1% at $2,379 Binance coin, back in the top three is down .5% at $334 MicroStrategy buys more BTC Vitalik Buterin proposes novel solutions for Eth PoS Trump sells ETH Worldcoin launches in Singapore ARK invest continues taking profits from COIN PancakeSwap proposes reducing total supply by 300M. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/28/20235 minutes, 22 seconds
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"Hong Kong proposes rules to enhance stablecoin oversight." Dec 27, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down .5% at $42,803 Eth is down .5% at $2,281 Solana is down .5% at $111 Matic is up 20% Thunder Terminal loses 86 ETH Hong Kong proposes rules to enhance stablecoin oversight. Barry Silbert, Mark Murphy step down from GBTC Board. Longs see liquidation losses. Telcoin drops 40%. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/27/20235 minutes, 22 seconds
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"Mt. Gox reportedly starts paying creditors back." Dec 26, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $43,763 Eth is up slightly at $2,242 Solana up slightly at $116 Japanese government approves new tax regime Coinbase responds to Senator Elizabeth Warren Mt. Gox reportedly starts paying creditors back. Crypto VC down 68% in 2023. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/26/20235 minutes
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"SEC admits to inaccurate statements in lawsuit against startup" Dec 23, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $43,775 Eth is up slightly at $2,297 Solana is now in the top three, up 1% at $96 Bulgaria ends investigation into Nexo SEC admits to inaccurate statements in lawsuit against startup BarnBridge DAO faces fines from SEC. Paxos gets NYDFS approval for Solana support. Akron Energy secures $110M in funding. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/23/20235 minutes, 37 seconds
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"Hong Kong wants Bitcoin ETFs" Dec 22, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $43,581 Eth is down slightly at $2,294 BNB is down slightly at $267 Argentine Foreign Minister says BTC can be used in official contracts in the country Hong Kong says they want spot BTC ETFs Solana Saga phones oversubscribed. Ethereum Dencun upgrade to reach testnets in Jan. Wemade and Whampoa Digital to launch $100M Web3 fund Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/22/20234 minutes, 57 seconds
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"US Court finalizes Silk Road BTC seizure" Dec 21, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $44,108 Eth is down 1% at $2,255 BNB is down slightly at $271 US Court finalizes Silk Road BTC seizure Worldcoin halts scanning in India, Brazil, France 3AC assets frozen Warren vs. Crypto ARK Invest sells more COIN Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/21/20235 minutes, 9 seconds
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Ripple receives VASP license in Ireland. Dec 20, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 1% at $43,157 Eth is up 1% at $2,229 BNB is up 1.5% at $259 Near protocol up 16% OKX fixes vulnerability in iOS wallet app Ripple Markets Ireland Limited, received approval to operate as a VASP. UK's Finance Minister, Jeremy Hunt works to create more crypto friendly environment. FTX Debtors reaches global settlement with Bahamas based subsidiary. China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology to encourage NFT/DAPP development. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/20/20235 minutes, 13 seconds
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"BlackRock adjusts ETF application to cash-only." Dec 19, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $42,972 Eth is down slightly at $2,234 BNB is down .5% at $251 Injective, up 27%.  Near protocol up 15% BlackRock adjusts ETF application to cash-only. Revolut to suspend certain crypto services. Senator Elizabeth Warren criticizes Blockchain Association. Do Kwon successfully delays extradition. Google searches for Solana surge. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/19/20235 minutes, 7 seconds
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"OKX's NFT marketplace outpaces Blur and OpenSea in DTV" Dec 18, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down .5% at $40,899 Eth is down .5% at $2,129 BNB is down .5% at $234 OKX's NFT marketplace outpaces Blur and OpenSea in daily trading volume. Avalanche users pay over $13M in fees. Cathie Wood continues taking COIN profits. Tap Protocol raises $4.2M Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson continues beefing with XRP. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/18/20234 minutes, 54 seconds
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"FTX revises chapter 11 plans of reorganization" Dec 17, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $41,919 Eth is up slightly at $2,215 BNB is up slightly at $241 Top gainers in the last 24 hours. Internet Computer. Up 17% FTX revises chapter 11 plans of reorganization NFT Trader hacked. Solana Saga sells out in US Tether says its working with FBI Namada is launching incentivized testnet  Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/17/20235 minutes, 34 seconds
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"FTX revises chapter 11 plans of reorganization" Dec 17, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $41,919 Eth is up slightly at $2,215 BNB is up slightly at $241 Top gainers in the last 24 hours. Internet Computer. Up 17% FTX revises chapter 11 plans of reorganization NFT Trader hacked. Solana Saga sells out in US Tether says its working with FBI Namada is launching incentivized testnet  Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/17/20235 minutes, 34 seconds
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"SEC denies Coinbase's request for new regulation." Dec 16, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $42,391 Eth is up slightly at $2,254 BNB is up slightly at $246 SEC denies Coinbase's request for new regulation. Arbitrum outage Polygon Labs pivots to CDK Red Bull F1 to release NFTs Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/16/20235 minutes, 29 seconds
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"Ledger exploit loses $484k." Dec 15, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down .5% at $42,614 Eth is down slightly at $2,252 BNB is down slightly at $249 Ledger hack loses $484k. SafeMoon files for chapter 7. Bitcoin Ordinals beats estimates by 5x. Four individuals in LA charged by US DOJ. Copper Network unveiled by Copper. Nirvana Finance hacker faces 5 years. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/15/20235 minutes, 41 seconds
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"Blockchain. com plans hiring amid expansion" Dec 14, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $43,112 Eth is down slightly at $2,302 BNB is down slightly at $252 Blockchain. com plans hiring amid expansion OKX DEX loses $2.7M Yearn loses $1.4M Dynamic labs raises $13.5M Lolli raises $8M Ark Invest takes more COIN profits. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/14/20234 minutes, 57 seconds
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"Crypto exchange KuCoin bows out of NYC and pays fine" December 13, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $41,180 Eth is up .5% at $2,181 BNB is down slightly at $249 Crypto exchange KuCoin bows out of NYC and pays fine. 3ACs Su Zhu should be released this month Coinbase and Coinbase Asset Management launch "Project Diamond" LINE NEXT secures $140 million. Donald Trump launches "Mugshot Edition" NFTs ARK invest takes more profits. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/13/20235 minutes, 34 seconds
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"IRS wants $24B from FTX" Dec 12, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $41,900 Eth is up .5% at $2,223 BNB is up .5% at $251 IRS wants $24B from FTX ARK invest offloads more GBTC China's BSN announces RealDID El Salvador gets regulatory approval for Volcano Bonds. Market sees over $500M in liquidations Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/12/20234 minutes, 54 seconds
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"Google updates crypto ad policy" Dec 11, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $42,254 Eth is down slightly at $2,243 BNB is up 3% at 243 C1 Fund circles to pick up investments at discount. Longs liquidated. ARK offloads more COIN Google updates ad policy Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/11/20234 minutes, 48 seconds
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"Judge grants SEC extra time in case against startup DEBT Box" Dec 10, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $43,888 Eth is up .5% at $2,348 BNB is back in the top three up .5% at 239 Judge grants SEC extra time in case against the crypto startup DEBT Box Tether freezes over 40 wallets to comply with US OFAC sanctions. Pudgy Penguins to launch web3 game. Nonco raises $10M. Compound DAO vote to reward dev falls short. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/10/20235 minutes, 1 second
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"El Salvador launches "Freedom Visa" program" Dec 09, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $43,909 Eth is down slightly at $2,357 XRP is back in the top three up slightly at .68 El Salvador launches "Freedom Visa" program US meets with Japan and North Korea over North Korean hacking Fidelity, Blackrock and VanEck meet with SEC over spot BTC ETF. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/9/20234 minutes, 55 seconds
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"Do Kwon will reportedly be extradited to US" Dec 08, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $43,761 Eth is down slightly at $2,363 Binance Coin is up slightly at $235 WSJ says Do Kwon will be extradited to US Sotheby's launches first Bitcoin Ordinals auction Jito soars on intro to market. Binance withdraws application for investment management license in Abu Dhabi Sam Altman affiliated Meanwhile Group launches BTC private credit fund Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/8/20234 minutes, 7 seconds
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"JPMorgan Chase's Jamie Dimon criticizes crypto in Senate hearing." Dec 07, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $43,396 Eth is up slightly at $2,255 Binance Coin is up slightly at $231 JPMorgan Chase's Jamie Dimon criticizes crypto in Senate hearing. Cathie Wood's Ark Invest takes more COIN profits Xion launches testnet Sindri raises $5M. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/7/20234 minutes, 31 seconds
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"Coinbase introduces social-based money transfers ' Dec 06, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $44,046 Eth is up slightly at $2,212 Binance Coin is up slightly at $230 Coinbase introduces social-based money transfers More short liquidations as markets rise.  X.AI Corp files with SEC to raise $1B Patrick McHenry, Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee will not run for re-election. Ark Invest takes more profits. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/6/20234 minutes, 58 seconds
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"Crypto industry on track for record year lobbying in US" Dec 05, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $41,865 Eth is up slightly at $2,212 Binance Coin is up slightly at $230 Crypto industry on track for record year lobbying in US Phoenix Group IPO oversubscribed on ADX Franklin Templeton CEO holds crypto in personal portfolio Ark Invest offloads more COIN Robinhood retail activity up 75% in Nov. compared to Oct. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/5/20233 minutes, 43 seconds
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"Crypto.com receives EMI from UK's FCA." Dec 04, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $41,809 Eth is up slightly at $2,252 Binance Coin is up slightly at $231 Bitcoin tops $42k Crypto.com receives EMI from UK's FCA. UK lawmakers from House of Commons Treasury Committee raise concerns over digital pound. El Salvador's President Bukele says the country's BTC investment is back in the black. Platypus Finance hackers off the hook in a French court. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/4/20235 minutes, 34 seconds
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"Federal Judge warns SEC over behavior" Dec 03, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $39,618 Eth is up slightly at $2,162 Binance Coin is up slightly at $227 Federal Judge warns SEC over behavior Arbitrum DAO greenlights $23M backfund. Lazarus Group siphons $3B from markets in 6 years. Ark Invest offloads more COIN Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/3/20234 minutes, 39 seconds
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"Binance's VIP traders privy to impending $4B settlement. " Dec 02, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $38,791 Eth is up .5% at $2,106 Binance Coin is up slightly at $227 Bloomberg reports Binance's VIP traders privy to impending $4B settlement. Congress works on EOY crypto legislation Buterin cards creates gas buzz on Ethereum. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/2/20234 minutes, 55 seconds
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"Hester Peirce calls for more efficient and clear crypto regulation from the SEC" Dec 01, 2024

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down .5% at $38,382 Eth is down .5% at $2,082 Binance Coin is down slightly at $228 Hester Peirce calls for more efficient and clear crypto regulation from the SEC Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/1/20234 minutes, 54 seconds
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"FTX receives court approvals to sell trust assets" Nov 30, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $37,883 Eth is down slightly at $2,045 Binance Coin is up slightly at $228 Bitcoin's price surge liquidates $29M in shorts Binance will discontinue BUSD in mid December FTX receives court approvals to sell trust assets AntPool to refund $3M Bitcoin transaction fee if claimed. Forbes 30-under-30 lists 14 crypto-related leaders Forbes introduces Hall of Shame, SBF tops list. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/30/20235 minutes, 3 seconds
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"Jack Dorsey leads round for OCEAN" Nov 29, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $38,170 Eth is up slightly at $2,057 Binance Coin is up slightly at $229 Cristiano Ronaldo faces class action for Binance partnership Jack Dorsey leads round for OCEAN KyberSwap hacker will parlay tomorrow. Coinchange secures $10 million in funding Velodrome and Aerodrome suffer DNS attack Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/29/20234 minutes, 48 seconds
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"Arthur Hayes weighs in on CZ's punishment." Nov 28, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $37,202 Eth is down slightly at $2,022 Binance Coin is down slightly at $228 Arthur Hayes weighs in on CZ's punishment. ARK invest takes profits in COIN Tornado Cash delisted from Binance. Cube.Exchange hits early access. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/28/20234 minutes, 43 seconds
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"Zipmex Thailand suspends trading" Nov 27, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $36,981 Eth is down slightly at $2,019 Binance Coin is up slightly at $226 Zipmex Thailand suspends trading Hong Kong police investigate Hounax KyberSwap recovers some of lost funds. Ark Invest sells $5M in GBTC Cosmos Founder Jae Kwon calls for blockchain split. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/27/20234 minutes, 40 seconds
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"UK investment funds approved for tokenization" Nov 26, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $37,601 Eth is up slightly at $2,086 Binance Coin is up slightly at $234 UK investment funds approved for tokenization Cosmos Hub community approves max annual inflation to 10% KPMG Canada teams up with Chainalysis. Privy raises $18M Series A Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/26/20234 minutes, 45 seconds
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"CZ's attorneys argue he should be able to return to UAE" Nov 25, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $37,719 Eth is up .5% at $2,077 Binance Coin is up .5% at $233 CZ's attorneys argue he should be able to return to UAE BLUR surges on Binance listing Axie Infinity steps into merchandising Jim Cramer flips back on BTC Director made big profit on Doge bet. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/25/20235 minutes, 29 seconds
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"Montenegro court approves Do Kwon's extradition" Nov 24, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $37,724 Eth is up slightly at $2,102 Binance Coin is down slightly at $235 South Korea central bank preps test for digital currency pilot with 100k citizens. Montenegro court approves Do Kwon's extradition KyberSwap offers 10% white hat bounty to hacker. Wallet of Satoshi to step out of US market. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/24/20234 minutes, 28 seconds
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"US prosecutors urge Binance founder CZ not to leave US before sentencing" Nov 23, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $37,293 Eth is down slightly at $2,056 Binance Coin is down slightly at $232 US prosecutors urge Binance founder CZ not to leave US before sentencing. SBF request for release denied KyberSwap exploit Bitcoin user pays 3.1M in transaction fees. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/23/20235 minutes, 1 second
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"Binance's CZ pleads guilty, steps down, faces fines." Nov 22, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $36,590 Eth is up slightly at $2,022 Binance Coin is down slightly at $233 Binance's CZ pleads guilty, steps down, faces fines. Binance Labs returned investor capital over the summer. HTX exploit Genesis Global Capital is suing Gemini Trust  Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/22/20235 minutes, 6 seconds
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"US SEC files lawsuit against Kraken" Nov 21, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $37,198 Eth is up .5% at $2,012 Binance Coin is up slightly at $259 Bittrex Global to shut down US SEC files lawsuit against Kraken Binance reportedly in discussions with DOJ to settle. Tether faces issues in London High Court. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/21/20235 minutes, 6 seconds
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"Pro-BTC candidate Javier Milei wins in Argentina." Nov 20, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $37,118 Eth is down slightly at $2,018 Binance Coin is down slightly at $247 Pro-BTC candidate Javier Milei wins in Argentina. BTC increasing on centralized exchanges. WorldCoin stabilizes in wake of Sam Altman OpenAI layoff Santander Private Banking International will offer high-profile clients crypto. Uniswap-based DeFi protocol Panoptic raises $7 million Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/20/20234 minutes, 51 seconds
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"Senator Elizabeth Warren champions Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act" Nov 19, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $36,496 Eth is up slightly at $1,954 Binance Coin is down slightly at $243 Senator  Elizabeth Warren continues her narrative of crypto is bad. FTX creditors may ultimately see more $ than expected Kronos Research suffers exploit. dYdX loses part of insurance fund in market manipulation OpenChat to test facial recognition. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/19/20235 minutes, 52 seconds
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"Open interest for BTC options reaches ATH on Deribit." Nov 18, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $36, 441 Eth is up slightly at $1,940 Binance Coin is down slightly at $243 WorldCoin price slides on Sam Altman OpenAI ousting. Fidelity plans ETH ETF SEC delays decision on Hashdex Nasdaq Ethereum ETF SEC delays Global X Bitcoin Trust Open interest for BTC options hits ATH on Deribit. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/18/20234 minutes, 39 seconds
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"Aave Companies rebrands to Avara." Nov 17, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $36, 481 Eth is down slightly at $1,966 Binance Coin is down slightly at $244 Anchorage Digital launches custody and trading for registered advisors. Aave Companies rebrands to Avara. South Korean prosecutors have filed an appeal in the alleged fraud case involving Lee Jeong-hoon. Taproot Wizards raises $7.5 million Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/17/20235 minutes
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"BlackRock files for spot ETH ETF." Nov 16, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $37,137 Eth is down slightly at $2,049 Binance Coin is down slightly at $250 BlackRock files for spot ETH ETF. South Korea's National Pension Service acquires $20M of Coinbase shares. Union Labs secures $4M in seed funding. Jupiter to airdrop to early users. Do Kwon's appeal denied by Montenegro high court. NHL avoids NFT lingo in collectible launch. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/16/20235 minutes, 4 seconds
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"Disney teams up with Dapper Labs for Disney Pinnacle NFT program" Nov 15, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $36,206 Eth is up slightly at $2,015 Binance Coin is up .5% at $251 Binance Japan adds 13 tokens Fake BlackRock XRP filing handed over to Deleware DOJ. Blockchain.com closes $110M series E. Disney teams up with Dapper Labs for Disney Pinnacle. Moons soars on decentralization Commerzbank AG secures crypto custody license in Germany Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/15/20235 minutes, 12 seconds
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"Crypto.com receives VASP license in Dubai" Nov 14, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $36,425 Eth is up slightly at $2,035 Binance Coin is down slightly at $243 Crypto.com receives VASP license in Dubai XRP surges on fake BlackRock XRP ETF listing Fnality raises $95M Modhaus raises $8M in series A GROK token falls on ZachXBT raised concerns Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/14/20234 minutes, 52 seconds
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"Bithumb gears up for IPO" Nov 13, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $36,944 Eth is up slightly at $2,055 Binance Coin is up slightly at $245 Bithumb gears up for IPO SlowMist discovers phishing attack vector Hacker swipes USDT Cathie Wood's ARK Invest takes profits of GBTC Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/13/20234 minutes, 39 seconds
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"Near Foundation teams up with Eigen Labs" Nov 12, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $37,022 Eth is down slightly at $2,045 Binance Coin is down slightly at $248 Block Scholes raises a $3.3 million round. Can Sun, former FTX GC to lead Backpack Near Foundation joins Eigen Labs Iris Energy focuses on green energy. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/12/20234 minutes, 46 seconds
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"48 countries sign on to tax transparency scheme " Nov 11, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $36,992 Eth is down slightly at $2,050 Binance Coin is down slightly at $248 48 countries sign on to tax transparency scheme Poloniex suffers exploit. Holdnaut to be liquidated Raft Exploit Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/11/20235 minutes, 9 seconds
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"Eth up on BlackRock's paperwork for ETH ETF Trust" Nov 10, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 1.5% at $37,059 Eth is up slightly at $2,105 Binance Coin is down slightly at $253 BlackRock files paperwork for ETH ETF Trust, won't comment. CME overtakes Binance in BTC futures Kraken assists SEROCU in returning scammed IOTA users. Celsius Bankruptcy update Roblox CEO teases NFTs again Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/10/20235 minutes, 43 seconds
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"Binance announces self-custody wallet" Nov 08, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $35,399 Eth is up slightly at $1,886 Binance Coin is down slightly at $246 Binance announces self-custody wallet Ripple partners with HSBC SEBA receives license from the Hong Kong SFC Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/8/20235 minutes, 9 seconds
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"Coinbase expands Global Advisory Council" Nov 07, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $34,681 Eth is up slightly at $1,875 BNB is up slightly at $247 Coinbase expands Global Advisory Council Kazakh government takes regulatory action against Coinbase Ordinals price surge Kraken plans layer 2. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/7/20234 minutes, 52 seconds
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"'The Simpsons' takes on NFTs" Nov 06, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $35,218 Eth is down slightly at $1,898 XRP is up slightly at .70 XRP spikes, overtakes BNB. Bitcoin addresses with over 1k in BTC tops 8M. BOE & FCA Seek feedback on stablecoin regulation. The Simpsons takes on NFTs Roger Ver sues Matrixport. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/6/20234 minutes, 51 seconds
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"Magic Eden teams up with Yuga Labs for Ethereum based NFT marketplace" Nov 05, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $35,092 Eth is down slightly at $1,885 BNB is down .5% at $242 Magic Eden teams up with Yuga Labs for Ethereum based NFT marketplace NikeXRTFKT making waves. Bitfinex experiences partial hack Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/5/20234 minutes, 42 seconds
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Jury rules FTX's SBF guilty on 7 counts. Nov 04, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $34,821 Eth is up .5% at $1,844 BNB is up slightly at $233 SBF found guilty on 7 charges. SEC seeks summary judgement against Do Kwon Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/4/20234 minutes, 22 seconds
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"SBF's defense presents closing arguments" Nov 02, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $35,267 Eth is down slightly at $1,830 BNB is up slightly at $229 SBF's defense presents closing arguments PayPal registers with FCA in UK MicroStrategy grows BTC holdings. Toposware closes $5M strategic seed round Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/2/20235 minutes, 4 seconds
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"AI related tokens down on Biden's EA." Nov 01, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $34,405 Eth is down slightly at $1,798 BNB is down slightly at $224 AI related tokens down on Biden's EA. PRL founder faces prison time. Police in Taiwan bust crypto related laundering ring. ONYX suffers exploit. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/1/20235 minutes, 7 seconds
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"Bitcoin turns 15." Oct 31, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $34,518 Eth is down slightly at $1,812 BNB is up slightly at $228 Bitcoin White Paper published 15 years ago, today. SBF said phrases like "I don't remember" more than 150 times in testimony Stars Arena team member departs. Unibot Exploit Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/31/20234 minutes, 30 seconds
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"CME now second-largest bitcoin futures exchange" Oct 30, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $34,554 Eth is down slightly at $1,791 BNB is up slightly at $227 CME now second-largest bitcoin futures exchange Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/30/20234 minutes, 28 seconds
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"Daily Exchange volumes surge" Oct 29, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $34,298 Eth is up .5% at $1,791 BNB is up slightly at $226 SBF said DCG asked him for a bailout Daily exchange volumes cross levels not seen since March Zodia Markets registers with VASP in Ireland. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/29/20234 minutes, 45 seconds
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"SBF denies wrongdoing in his testimony." Oct 28, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $34,163 Eth is up slightly at $1,794 BNB is down slightly at $227 SBF denies wrongdoing in his testimony. BOE digital pound consultation receives 50k responses. Gemini Trust files complaint against Genesis. Fed officer emphasizes stablecoin regulation. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/28/20235 minutes, 9 seconds
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"Taiwan takes step towards regulating crypto " Oct 27, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 1% at $34,037 Eth is up slightly at $1,782 BNB is up slightly at $224 SBF takes the stand in front of no jury. Senators ask DOJ for more pressure on Binance & Tether. US Court orders Ripps/Cahen to pay over $1M in damages to Yuga Labs Taiwan takes step towards regulating crypto Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/27/20234 minutes, 46 seconds
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"SBF will take the stand as he faces years in prison." Oct 26, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 1% at $34,114 Eth is down 1% at $1,812 BNB is down .5% at $224 SBF will take the stand as he faces years in prison. JPMorgan says they're moving over 1B per day on JPM Coin UK lawmakers pass Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill Elliptic says terrorism funding through crypto is over reported. more FTX assets hit exchanges. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/26/20235 minutes, 26 seconds
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"BTC see-saws on listing and delisting of BlackRock's IBTC ticker" Oct 25, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $34,318 Eth is up slightly at $1,788 BNB is down slightly at $224 Nansen sees FTX funds hit Binance. BTC see-saws on listing and delisting of BlackRock's IBTC Binance sets up Hong Kong arm Maestro telegram bot suffers 500k breach. Binance faces technical difficulty with crypto withdrawals. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/25/20235 minutes, 34 seconds
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"ETF rumors and hints spur BTC price" Oct 24, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $34,672 Eth is up 1% at $1,850 BNB is up .5% at $232 BlackRock's Spot BTC ETF appears on Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation list Cathie Wood sells Coinbase and GBTC $200M+ in short liquidations after BTC climbs above 35k. SBF will call Joseph Pimbley as key witness. NA leads in global crypto usage. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/24/20235 minutes, 19 seconds
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"Hong Kong financial regulator improves crypto friendly stance." Oct 23, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $30,657 Eth is up slightly at $1,677 BNB is up .5% at $220 Security issue in Bitcoin lightning network. WorldCoin foundation will pay operators with WLD instead of USDC Hong Kong financial regulator improves crypto friendly stance. Tom Emmer considering Speaker of the House seat Blockaid raises $33M. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/23/20235 minutes, 20 seconds
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"Bitcoin's market dominance hits highest level in 2 years" Oct 22, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $29,955 Eth is up 1% at $1,632 BNB is up .5% at $214 Bitcoin's market dominance hits highest level in 2 years Bitdeer to buy back $2M in shares. GRVT first hyperchain in the zkSync ecosystem Solana shrugs off FTX FUD Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/22/20234 minutes, 39 seconds
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"Binance discontinues debit card offering in EU" Oct 21, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $29,780 Eth is down .5% at $1,607 BNB is down .5% at $213 Binance discontinuing debit card offering in European Economic Area Philippines-based Coins.ph lost $4M+ XRP in likely exploit. FBI charges 6 in money transmitting case. TVL on Gnosis Chain doubles Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/21/20234 minutes, 48 seconds
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"Charges against Ripple's executives dropped by SEC." Oct 20, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $29,892 Eth is down slightly at $1,616 BNB is down slightly at $214 Charges against Ripple's Brad Garlinghouse & Chris Larsen dropped by SEC. Joseph Lubin faces lawsuit from former employees. DTCC buys Securrency Binance has new Euro partners. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/20/20235 minutes, 9 seconds
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"NYAG files complaint against Genesis, DCG, Gemini and Execs." Oct 19, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $28,479 Eth is up slightly at $1,555 BNB is down slightly at $210 NYAG files complaint against Genesis, DCG, Gemini and Execs. FTX used customer funds to repurchase Binance stake Coinbase chooses Ireland Elizabeth Warren calls for response over illicit use from Biden Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/19/20235 minutes, 29 seconds
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"Fantom Foundation's wallets exploited." Oct 18, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $28,358 Eth is down slightly at $1,580 BNB is down slightly at $213 SBF trial reveals more significant sponsorships Fantom Foundation's wallets exploited. Yuga Labs focuses on Otherside Nelly's X account hacked. Refik Anadol's latest NFT collection makes a splash in the NFT market. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/18/20235 minutes, 14 seconds
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"Bitcoin spikes (then settles) after false ETF reports." Oct 17, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $28,436 Eth is down slightly at $1,584 BNB is down slightly at $212 FTX trustees proposal returns 90% of funds to investors. Binance.US users can no longer withdraw U.S. dollars Bitcoin spikes on false ETF reports. Squads Labs raises $5.7M Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/17/20235 minutes
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"California Governor Gavin Newsom signs Digital Financial Assets Law" Oct 16, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $27,749 Eth is down slightly at $1,581 BNB is down slightly at $212 SBF's lawyers request more Adderall California Governor Gavin Newsom signs Digital Financial Assets Law Australia plans to regulate digital asset services platforms Upbit receives temporary approval from MAS. Ethereum's validator queues hit record lows. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DCR at https://www.oneskin.co/  #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/16/20235 minutes, 9 seconds
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"THORSwap resumes trading after updated T&C" Oct 15, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $26,840 Eth is up slightly at $1,558 BNB is down slightly at $206 BOND up after BarnBridge complies with SEC. THORSwap resumes trading after updated T&C Trezor introduces new models Flare Network will burn FLR to support community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/15/20234 minutes, 46 seconds
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"Ferrari to accept crypto" Oct 14, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $26,855 Eth is up slightly at $1,546 BNB is down slightly at $205 SEC won't appeal court's reversal of GBTC rejection. FTX estate stakes Solana holdings Ferrari to accept crypto CertiK goes through layoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/14/20234 minutes, 55 seconds
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"CFTC charges Voyager Digital co-founder Stephen Ehrlich with fraud" Oct 13, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $26,812 Eth is up slightly at $1,546 BNB is up slightly at $205 CFTC charges Voyager Digital co-founder Stephen Ehrlich with fraud and failure to register Coinbase voices concerns over IRS proposal. Tether's CTO Paolo Ardoino takes over as CEO. Arbitrum's concludes first round of grant applications. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/13/20235 minutes, 38 seconds
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"More revelations from SBF trial." Oct 12, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $26,813 Eth is down slightly at $1,548 BNB is up slightly at $205 More revelations from SBF trial. Elliptic says it has discovered potential Russian involvement related to stolen assets from FTX. Platypus Finance loses $2M in exploit. Game of Silks raises $5M. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/12/20235 minutes, 19 seconds
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"Caroline Ellison's first day as star witness in SBF trial" Oct 11, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news  Bitcoin is down slightly at $27,242 Eth is down slightly at $1,569 BNB is up slightly at $207 Caroline Ellison's first day as star witness in SBF trial JPMorgan successfully conducts its first blockchain-based collateral settlement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/11/20234 minutes, 4 seconds
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"Market reacts to middle east conflict" Oct 10, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news  Bitcoin is down slightly at $27,515 Eth is down .5% at $1,580 BNB is up slightly at $207 Consultant saved millions in FTX hack last year Israeli police freeze crypto accounts associated with Hamas. Markets react to conflict Ripple's CFO departs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/10/20234 minutes, 36 seconds
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"Crypto friendly Tom Emmer makes a move for House Majority Leader" Oct 09, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news  Bitcoin is down slightly at $27,443 Eth is down slightly at $1,587 BNB is up slightly at $206 Crypto friendly Tom Emmer makes a move for House Majority Leader HTX hacker takes White Hat deal. Upbit faced 160k hacking attempts in first half of the year Sam Altman expresses concerns about US gov approach to crypto on Joe Rogan's podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/9/20235 minutes, 9 seconds
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"Revenue is key for FriendTech devs." Oct 08, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news  Bitcoin is down slightly at $27,827 Eth is down slightly at $1,619 BNB is up slightly at $211 FriendTech devs reportedly bring in $20M in revenue FloorDAO splits in wrestle for control. Ostium Labs secures $3.5M in funding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/8/20235 minutes, 23 seconds
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"Gary Wang testifies in SBF case" Oct 07, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news  Bitcoin is up slightly at $27,983 Eth is up slightly at $1,640 BNB is up slightly at $212 Gary Wang says Alameda Research had special privileges on FTX. Stars Arena suffers exploit. Yuga Labs restructuring, sees layoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/7/20234 minutes, 48 seconds
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"Judge in SBF case expresses frustration at defense." Oct 06, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news  Bitcoin is up slightly at $27,730 Eth is up slightly at $1,634 BNB is up slightly at $212 Judge in SBF case expresses frustration at defense. Taiwan working on proposal for dedicated crypto asset act by the end of November Ethereum staking surge pushes centralization. Ledger reducing workforce Sui foundation re-allocating 117M tokens to support ecosystem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/6/20235 minutes, 13 seconds
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"Jury selection complete, opening statements made in SBF trial." Oct 05, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news  Bitcoin is up slightly at $27,746 Eth is down slightly at $1,637 BNB is up slightly at $212 Jury selection complete, opening statements made in SBF trial. HKEX introduces HKEX Synapse FriendTech introduces email 2FA to combat SIM swapping attacks. a16z leads $26M round for Blackbird. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/5/20235 minutes, 7 seconds
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"Crypto-friendly Rep. Patrick McHenry is temporarily taking over as Speaker of the House" Oct 04, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news  Bitcoin is up slightly at $27,575 Eth is up slightly at $1,647 BNB is up slightly at $212 XRP boosts on news of MAS license, and partial ruling against SEC. Crypto-friendly Rep. Patrick McHenry is temporarily taking over as Speaker of the House  In 2019, Binance CEO “CZ” turned down a $40 million offer from former FTX CEO SBF SBF trial day 2. Artificial intelligence firm Anthropic is raising new funds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/4/20235 minutes, 22 seconds
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"Jury selection commences in FTX trial." Oct 03, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news  Bitcoin is down slightly at $27,464 Eth is down slightly at $1,653 BNB is down .5% at $213 SBF seeks to prevent several witnesses. Jury selection commences in FTX trial. Rollbit pulled in $38 million in revenues in Sept. Grayscale seeks to convert Grayscale Ethereum trust into spot ether ETF. Chainalysis announces a 15% reduction in staff. Christen Ager-Hanssen, the former CEO of nChain Group leaves over dispute with board. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/3/20235 minutes, 22 seconds
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"SBF faces more restrictions from judge as trial looms." Oct 02, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news  Bitcoin is down slightly at $28,211 ETH is down half a percent at $1,725 BNB is down slightly at $218 SEC files lawsuit against Prager Metis SBF disallowed from laying blame on advisors/lawyers in looming trial. UBS Asset Management initiates tokenized money market fund on Ethereum blockchain. VanEck intends to donate 10% of profits from its Ethereum Strategy (ETF) to The Protocol Guild. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/2/20235 minutes, 34 seconds
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"Prosecutors will call investors & employees in FTX trial." Oct 01, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news  Bitcoin is down slightly at $27,176 Eth is up slightly at $1,685 BNB is up slightly at $215 Prosecutors will call investors & employees in FTX trial. Vitalik shares thoughts on Ethereum's future in blog post. Mosaic Exchange Ltd and owner charged by CFTC. Paradigm accuses SEC of attempting to change the law through Binance case Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/1/20235 minutes, 37 seconds
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"Su Zhu apprehended in Singapore" Sep 30, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news  Bitcoin is down slightly at $26,943 Eth is down slightly at $1,677 BNB is down slightly at $214 Su Zhu has been apprehended in Singapore ETH linked to the 2022 FTX hack is on the move. IYK raises 16M in seed funding led by A16z Crypto Australian man faces theft charges after crypto.com makes transfer error. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/30/20235 minutes, 7 seconds
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"Buenos Aires launching blockchain-based digital identity service" Sep 29, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $26,970 Eth is down slightly at $1,673 BNB is down slightly at $215 SBFs trial schedule emerges Buenos Aires is launching a blockchain-based digital identity service Fireblocks has acquired BlockFold Gemini will cease services for Netherlands based customers Ripple backs out of Fortress Trust acquisition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/29/20235 minutes, 34 seconds
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"SEC's Gensler faces questions from House " Sep 28, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $26,461 Eth is up slightly at $1,623 BNB is up slightly at $213 Do Kwon's lawyers argue against SEC deposition. Gemini withdrew some funds from Genesis before bankruptcy. SEC's Gensler faces questions from House Coinbase gets approval for perpetual futures trading services CZ denies being owner of CommEX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/28/20235 minutes, 41 seconds
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"Shanghai makes moves to boost blockchain adoption." Sep 27, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $26,789 Eth is up slightly at $1,626 BNB is down slightly at $215 Shanghai court rules Bitcoin legitimate Binance selling Russian stake. SBF trial looms, judge sets parameters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/27/20235 minutes, 52 seconds
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"Binance collaborating with MUFG for Japanese stablecoin." Sep 26, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $26,240 Eth is down slightly at $1,589 BNB is up slightly at $212 Binance collaborating with MUFG for Japanese stablecoin. Coinbase registers in Spain. HTX hacked Ben Armstrong arrested. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/26/20235 minutes, 12 seconds
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"FTX's former law firm & former endorsers seek class-action lawsuit dismissal." Sep 25, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $26,077 Eth is down slightly at $1,567 BNB is down slightly at $208 FTX's former law firm & former celeb stars seek to dismiss class-action lawsuits Board shakeup in Celsius wind-down. Mixin Network suffers hack. Arbitrum Foundation claims 69M unclaimed tokens for treasury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/25/20235 minutes, 22 seconds
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"ByBit suspending services in UK" Sep 24, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $26,602 Eth is up slightly at $1,594 BNB is up slightly at $210 ByBit suspending services in UK OpenSea says third party vendor possibly exposed API keys Terra Classic votes to stop all minting of Terra Classic USD CoinScan raises 6.3M. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/24/20235 minutes, 6 seconds
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"Coinbase considered buying FTX Europe to expand derivatives" Sep 23, 2023

Bitcoin is up slightly at $26,577 Eth is up slightly at $1,592 BNB is up slightly at $210 Coinbase considered buying FTX Europe to expand derivatives Peter Marton, head of NYDFS virtual currency unit is stepping down. Consensys to deprioritize Truffle and Ganache. Proof of Play raises $33M in seed led by Greenoaks & a16z. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/23/20234 minutes, 57 seconds
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"Google's BigQuery data analytics service expands blockchain support" Sep 22, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $26,640 Eth is up slightly at $1,597 BNB is up slightly at $211 FTX files lawsuit against former employees to recoup $150M Google's BigQuery data analytics service expands support for blockchains WSJ says Tether has continued to lend USDT stablecoins. Bitmain, bitcoin mining rig manufacturer, is set to invest $53.9 million in Core Scientific. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/22/20235 minutes, 3 seconds
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"Binance has warned of potential delistings of stablecoins due to MiCA" Sep 21, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $26,746 Eth is up slightly at $1,595 BNB is up slightly at $210 Maxine Waters critical of Republican-led bill that aims to prevent the Federal Reserve from issuing CBDC Optimism conducting private sale of around 116 million OP tokens. Binance has warned of potential delistings of stablecoins in Europe due to the EU's MiCA regulation. Essential, a startup focused on intent-based infrastructure for blockchains, has secured $5.15M in seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/21/20235 minutes, 14 seconds
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"Stanford University to return gifts from FTX." Sep 20, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $27,117 Eth is down slightly at $1,631 BNB is up slightly at $216 Stanford University to return gifts from FTX. SBF's parents deny allegations of misconduct. SEC's head of Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit says more enforcement incoming against crypto exchanges and DeFi projects. The UK passes Online Safety Bill, heads to King Charles for signature. South Korean taxpayers report overseas crypto assets worth $98.5B North Korean hackers increasingly using Russian crypto exchanges to move funds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/20/20235 minutes, 19 seconds
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"FTX files lawsuit against SBF's parents" Sep 19, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $27,236 Eth is up slightly at $1,647 BNB is up slightly at $218 FTX files lawsuit against SBF's parents Citigroup launches tokenization for institutional clients. Binance sees boost in BETH deposits. GRVTY secures funds. Oak Grove Ventures launches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/19/20235 minutes, 47 seconds
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"HKMA issues warnings to crypto firms" Sep 18, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $27,203 Eth is up slightly at $1,653 BNB is up slightly at $219 HKMA issues warnings to crypto firms crypto influencer and former lawyer Joseph Lam arrested in connection with JPEX. Malta's Financial Services Authority (MFSA) is making changes to its rulebook for crypto companies to align with MiCA Whale makes bets on Eth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/18/20235 minutes, 1 second
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"Mark Cuban hit with phishing attack." Sep 17, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $26,587 Eth is down slightly at $1,630 BNB is up slightly at $214 FTX claim portal back online Mark Cuban hit with phishing attack. Gemini criticizes DCG's repayment plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/17/20234 minutes, 51 seconds
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"DOJ questions SBF's jury questions" Sep 16, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down .5% at $26,519 Eth is down slightly at $1,635 BNB is down slightly at $214 SEC says Binance isn't cooperating enough CZ says former Binance.us CEO just needed to take time. DOJ questions SBF's jury questions Hong Kong Legislative Council member Johnny Ng issues invite to Vitalik Buterin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/16/20235 minutes, 6 seconds
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"Genesis ceases all trading operations." Sep 15, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down .5% at $26,454 Eth is down slightly at $1,623 BNB is down slightly at $212 Genesis ceases all trading operations. Coinbase received $1M in fees during Curve Finance hack. F2Pool returns founds to PAXOS Reverie launches a $20 million crypto venture fund called Reverie Fund One. Crypto custodian BitGo and bitcoin financial services firm Swan are planning to create a Bitcoin-only trust company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/15/20235 minutes, 14 seconds
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"SEC Chair Gary Gensler reiterates tough stance on crypto" Sep 14, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $26,496 Eth is up slightly at $1,625 BNB is up slightly at $212 SEC Chair Gary Gensler reiterates tough stance on crypto PAXOS behind 500k bitcoin fee transaction Huobi rebranding to HTX Thailand's second-largest bank creates $100 million fund Web3, AI fund. OKX wants longterm partnerships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/14/20235 minutes, 7 seconds
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"CoinEx hit with exploit.' Sep 13, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $26,194 Eth is up slightly at $1,604 BNB is up slightly at $212 The Block reports Binance.us CEO departs, layoffs. CoinEx hit with exploit. DCG has new proposition for Gemini. Ripple to focus hiring outside of the US because of SEC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/13/20235 minutes, 28 seconds
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"Vitalik speaks on Twitter hack" Sep 12, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $26,103 Eth is down slightly at $1,609 BNB is up slightly at $212 Vitalik speaks on Twitter hack Expected FTX selling pressure pushes markets down PayPal touts MetaMask off ramp Banana Gun Telegram launch missteps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/12/20234 minutes, 46 seconds
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"FTX estate takes legal action against LayerZero Labs" Sep 11, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $25,632 Eth is down slightly at $1,587 BNB is up slightly at $207 FTX estate takes legal action against LayerZero Labs Ripple covered users during Fortress Trust acquisition Bitcoin user mistakenly pays 500k in fees to move tiny amount of BTC. Animoca Brands has secured $20 million in funding for its Mocaverse project India reviewing stance on crypto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/11/20235 minutes, 37 seconds
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"Vitalik's Twitter hacked, $700k lost to phishing tweet." Sep 10, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $25,797 Eth is down slightly at $1,624 BNB is up slightly at $212 Vitalik Buterin's Twitter hacked, 700k lost in phishing tweet. LBRY files for appeal citing Ripple Binance NFT marketplace discontinue support for the Polygon  Glass will shutter NounsDAO, is on the brink of a treasury split Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/10/20235 minutes, 59 seconds
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"Ripple acquires Fortress Trust" Sep 09, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $25,859 Eth is down slightly at $1,632 BNB is up slightly at $215 SEC pushes for appeal in Ripple case. Ripple acquires Fortress Trust Prosecutors and Defense spar over SBF's access Ant Group introduces Zan Utah resident settles with SEC over BTC commodity pool. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/9/20235 minutes, 3 seconds
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"Founder of defunct Turkish crypto exchange Thodex faces life in prison." Sep 08, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $25,798 Eth is down slightly at $1,625 BNB is down slightly at $214 FBI says the Lazarus Group is responsible for the $41 million theft from Stake. Founder of defunct Turkish crypto exchange Thodex gets over 11k years in prison. Former FTX exec Ryan Salame pleads guilty to conspiracy charges Riot Platforms received a record $31.7 million in energy credits from the state of Texas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/8/20234 minutes, 23 seconds
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"Joint policy paper from IMF and FSB warns against blanket bans on crypto" Sep 07, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $25,701 Eth is down slightly at $1,627 BNB is down slightly at $213 Alex Mashinsky reportedly has assets frozen Joint policy paper from IMF and FSB warns against blanket bans on crypto Vitalik Buterin co-authors research paper on Privacy Pools privacy protocol. Individual phished for 24M Cboe's BZX exchange is trying to launch the first spot ether exchange-traded funds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/7/20235 minutes, 44 seconds
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"DOJ says SBF has enough access to internet/laptop time" Sep 06, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $25,716 Eth is up slightly at $1,631 BNB is up slightly at $214 DOJ says SBF has enough access to internet/laptop time Grayscale says SEC has 'no grounds' to reject conversion of GBTC to ETF. MetaMask introduces new sell function to deliver crypto to fiat. Story Protocol announces $54M round led by a16z Coinbase's Base fumbles on block production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/6/20235 minutes, 7 seconds
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"DOJ points to FTX Super Bowl ads as evidence of unified company" Sep 05, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $25,768 Eth is up slightly at $1,635 BNB is down slightly at $215 DOJ says Super Bowl ads raise questions about the separation of FTX's operations $41M of crypto vanishes from Stake South Korea to take North Korea's crypto head on Gala Games infighting. Bitfinex reveals that it holds bitcoin on its balance sheet.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/5/20235 minutes, 22 seconds
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"More revelations in FTX/SBF trial." Sep 03, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $25,927 Eth is down slightly at $1,633 BNB is down slightly at $214 Vitalik sells remaining MakerDAO holdings More revelations in FTX/SBF trial. Paradigm to part ways with General Counsel, CFO. $100 million worth of tokens will unlock this month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/3/20235 minutes, 26 seconds
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"Robinhood repurchases HOOD shares from SBF/FTX" Sep 02, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $25,816 Eth is down slightly at $1,634 BNB is up slightly at $214 Robinhood repurchases HOOD shares from SBF/FTX Ripple opposes SEC stance. BTC whales accumulate in final weeks of August. Arkham intelligence identifies Grayscale Ethereum Trust wallets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/2/20235 minutes, 4 seconds
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"OKX makes moves in India" Sep 01, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .slightly at $26,054 Eth is up slightly at $1,647 BNB is up slightly at $215 Head of Binance APAC departs Binance phasing out BUSD New York Court rules Uniswap cannot be a defendant in scam token case DCG creditors cry foul. OKX makes moves in India Web3 hacks and fraud top $1.2B in 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/1/20235 minutes, 52 seconds
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"Elon Musk's X obtains money transmitter licenses in multiple US states " Aug 31, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $27,313 Eth is up .5% at $1,713 BNB is up slightly at $224 SBF's lawyers riffing with judge. Elon Musk's X obtains money transmitter licenses in multiple US states Coinbase to list PYUSD Worldcoin sees surge of sign-ups in Argentina Arkham Intelligence says Robinhood owns 5th largest ETH wallet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/31/20235 minutes, 1 second
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"Judge rules in favor of Grayscale in case against SEC." Aug 30, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $27,383 Eth is down slightly at $1,717 BNB is up slightly at $224 Binance Japan to increase token listings. Coinbase shares up on Grayscale win. Prosecutors say SBF has enough access. Bitcoin friendly mayor Francis Suarez withdraws from presidential run. Robinhood and Jump trading split. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/30/20235 minutes, 13 seconds
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"US DOJ seeks to prevent SBF's 'expert witnesses'" Aug 29, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $25,960 Eth is down slightly at $1,641 BNB is up slightly at $217 US DOJ seeks to prevent SBF's 'expert witnesses' Ark Invest says Argentina adoption outpacing El Salvador Binance rethinks Russia position BTC holders hodling Cryptoys announces Disney Mickey and Friends collection BitBoy Crypto removed by parent company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/29/20235 minutes, 31 seconds
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"Arkham Intelligence says $3B whale wallet belongs to Robinhood." Aug 28, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $26,064 Eth is down slightly at $1,648 BNB is up slightly at $217 South Korean crypto exchanges will be required to hold $2.3 million in reserves. FTX lawyers again ask for temporary releases. Arkham Intelligence says 3B whale wallet belongs to Robinhood. OnlyETH. OnlyFans parent company reports impairment losses on Eth holdings. Balancer confirms exploit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/28/20235 minutes, 23 seconds
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"Base and Optimism Collective form partnership" Aug 27, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $26,048 Eth is down slightly at $1,648 BNB is up slightly at $216 Base and Optimism Collective form partnership HKMA considers tokenization as a way to enhance efficiency. Pepe Memecoin team steals 16 trillion Pepe coins ($15M) Cathie Wood's ARK Invest and 21Shares jointly apply for two futures ETFs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/27/20234 minutes, 58 seconds
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"US DEA accidentally sends $55k to scammers." Aug 26, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $26,030 Eth is down slightly at $1,649 BNB is up slightly at $217 US DEA accidentally sends $55k to scammers. US Treasury Dept. releases proposed rule changes. Binance removes 5 sanctioned Russian banks from P2P service. PYUSD meets sluggish demand Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/26/20235 minutes, 16 seconds
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"Worldcoin's WLD down 40% since its debut" Aug 25, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $26,099 Eth is up slightly at $1,654 BNB is down slightly at $216 FTX and BlockFi affected by "cybersecurity incident" Worldcoin's WLD down 40% since its debut Base's Magnate Finance pulls off $6.4M rug pull The PEPE meme coin has seen a 15% drop as multisig wallet changes permissions. NFL Rivals," from Mythical Games, has over two million downloads during its soft launch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/25/20235 minutes, 26 seconds
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"Bitstamp discontinuing ether staking services for U.S. users" Aug 24, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $26,416 Eth is down slightly at $1,666 BNB is down slightly at $219 SBF's lawyers have been granted permission to visit him in prison for defense preparation Binance discontinuing crypto-backed debit card services in Latin America and the Middle East. Bitstamp, is discontinuing its ether staking services for U.S. users DBS Bank introduces metaverse activation "DBS BetterWorld" aimed at reducing food waste. Tornado Cash's co-founder, Roman Storm, has been arrested by the FBI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/24/20235 minutes, 56 seconds
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"Former OpenSea Exec Nate Chastain gets 3 months for insider trading." Aug 23, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $25,947 Eth is up slightly at $1,643 BNB is up slightly at $214 FBI Issues warning over $40M in connection to Lazarus hacking group. Former OpenSea Exec Nate Chastain gets 3 months for insider trading. Coin Center lobbies congress over taxation Maple Finance raises $5M. MoonPay brings solution to Binance.US Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/23/20235 minutes, 44 seconds
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"Coinbase announces equity stake in Circle" Aug 22, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $26,055 Eth is down slightly at $1,662 BNB is up slightly at $209 SBF arraigned in court. Coinbase announces equity stake in Circle Chinese Party Official sentenced for corruption FBI seized 1.7M in crypto between March and July 2023 Ministry of Digital Economy and Society in Thailand warns Meta over scams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/22/20234 minutes, 37 seconds
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"Vitalik Buterin moves $1M in ETH to Coinbase." Aug 21, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $26,067 Eth is up slightly at $1,674 BNB is down slightly at $211 Vitalik Buterin moves $1M in ETH to Coinbase. Momentum Capital has received a $10 million investment from Canada's BM Fund Bitget is implementing stricter KYC rules. Recur will shutter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/21/20235 minutes
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"Checkout. com ends partnership with Binance" Aug 20, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $26,173 Eth is up slightly at $1,674 BNB is up slightly at $216 Coinbase's offshore derivatives exchange sees surge in daily trading volumes Checkout. com ends partnership with Binance Mark Cuban criticizes OpenSea Jada AI raises $25M Mastercard announces formation of CBDC program Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/20/20235 minutes, 12 seconds
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"SEC to appeal judge's ruling on XRP." Aug 19, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $25,871 Eth is down slightly at $1,658 BNB is down slightly at $215 SEC requests permission to appeal judge's ruling that XRP sales didn't violate laws. Exactly Protocol exploited for $12M Venus Protocol liquidates wallet associated with bridge hack. Yuga Labs to disassociate with OpenSea OpenSea to walk away from BSC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/19/20235 minutes, 17 seconds
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"BTC/ETH drop causes liquidations across markets" Aug 18, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $26,396 Eth is down slightly at $1,681 BNB is up slightly at $218 Elon Musk writes down BTC from SpaceX BTC falls, causes liquidations. Coinbase to halt trading of stablecoins USDT, DAI, and RAI for Canadian users. Farmington State Bank faces federal enforcement Trading volume for Bitcoin Ordinals drops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/18/20235 minutes, 22 seconds
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"Ripple Labs opposes SEC's move to seek summary judgement" Aug 17, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $28,506 Eth is down slightly at $1,785 BNB is down slightly at $230 Ripple Labs opposes SEC's move to seek summary judgement North Korean hackers have nabbed over $180 million in the first half of the year per SK intelligence. Singapore authorities shut down money launderers. Securitize to acquire crypto investment platform Onramp Invest. Sichuan province makes metaverse push. Price of SEI slides on airdrop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/17/20235 minutes, 35 seconds
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"BitGo closes $100M series C " Aug 16, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $29,122 Eth is down slightly at $1,822 BNB is down slightly at $234 Reports clarify Trump holds more than $5M ETH—most from NFT sales/royalties. House Republicans demand SEC clarify Prometheum approval. SwirlLend rug pull BitGo closes $100M series C Dinari secures $7.5 million seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/16/20235 minutes, 4 seconds
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"Binance files motion seeking protective order against US SEC" Aug 15, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $29,349 Eth is down slightly at $1,837 BNB is down slightly at $238 Binance files motion seeking protective order against US SEC SBF faces seven counts of conspiracy and fraud in a new indictment FDIC warns banks about crypto. Kraken Ventures raising another $100M fund. Chinese Filecoin company face trial over pyramid scheme Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/15/20235 minutes, 37 seconds
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"Coca-Cola launches "Masterpiece" NFT collection on Base" Aug 14, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $29,351 Eth is down slightly at $1,845 BNB is down slightly at $240 Coca-Cola launches "Masterpiece" NFT collection on Base Just under $1M affected by Libbitcoin wallet explorer. Pro-Bitcoin libertarian candidate Javier Milei advances in Argentina. US Republican presidential candidate holds more than $500k in ETH. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/14/20235 minutes, 17 seconds
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"Uniswap employee fired for role in FrensTech rug" Aug 13, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $29,371 Eth is down slightly at $1,848 BNB is up slightly at $240 Uniswap employee fired for role in FrensTech rug Curve Finance recovers 70% of stolen funds Researchers at San Diego State University say investors lost $870k across the year to twitter scams. HypeLab raises $4M in seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/13/20235 minutes, 10 seconds
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"SBF returned to Jail to await trial" Aug 12, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $29,407 Eth is down slightly at $1,849 BNB is up slightly at $240 SBF returned to Jail—will not pass Go, or collect $200. Senator Cynthia Lummis and several crypto lobbying groups have filed amicus briefs supporting Coinbase Gemini vs DCG heats up MoonPay lawsuit names Sotheby's SEC delays Ark 21Shares Bitcoin ETF application Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/12/20235 minutes, 13 seconds
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"More hurdles for Worldcoin" Aug 11, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $29,403 Eth is up slightly at $1,847 BNB is up slightly at $240 Worldcoin in trouble in Argentina Kraken overtakes Coinbase in US altcoin sales Bittrex pays $24M and settles with SEC XRP jumps on Gemini Visa's novel thought on gas fees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/11/20235 minutes, 17 seconds
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"SEC to challenge Ripple ruling " Aug 10, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $29,499 Eth is down slightly at $1,850 BNB is down slightly at $241 SEC to challenge Ripple ruling BoE seeks advisors for CBDC group Y00ts moves to Ethereum Grimes disappointed with state of crypto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/10/20235 minutes, 19 seconds
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"US Fed initiates new program to oversee crypto activities in banks." Aug 09, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $29,855 Eth is down slightly at $1,859 BNB is up slightly at $243 US Fed initiates new program to oversee crypto activities in banks.  FTX Digital Markets co-CEO Ryan Salame is reportedly in talks with federal prosecutors Bavaria's data regulator was apparently still evaluating Worldcoin Binance acquires two licenses in El Salvador. Galaxy Digital reports net loss of $46 million Microsoft partners with Aptos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/9/20235 minutes, 23 seconds
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"PayPal announces its own dollar-backed stablecoin" Aug 08, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $29,391 Eth is up slightly at $1,836 BNB is down slightly at $243 PayPal announces its own dollar-backed stablecoin Coinbase will buy back bonds early & at a premium. Sino Global Capital files claim against FTX. APT slides ahead of unlock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/8/20235 minutes, 7 seconds
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"Kenyan police raid Worldcoin's warehouse in Nairobi" Aug 07, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $29,047 Eth is up slightly at $1,831 BNB is up slightly at $242 Kenyan police raid Worldcoin's warehouse in Nairobi Tether now 11th largest bitcoin holder Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission issues warning about unlicensed crypto exchanges. Curve Finance is offering a $1.85 million bounty for hacker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/7/20235 minutes, 34 seconds
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"Ilya Lichtenstein & Heather Morgan plead guilty to 2016 Bitfinex hack" Aug 04, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $29,127 Eth is up slightly at $1,833 BNB is up slightly at $241 US DOJ reiterates request for SBF's jailing. Coinbase plans to ask for SEC dismissal CRV founder sells 106M CRV Ilya Lichtenstein & Heather Morgan plead guilty to 2016 Bitfinex hack Block reports 34% increase in Bitcoin sales Revolut bows out of US due to regulatory environment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/4/20235 minutes, 16 seconds
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"FTX wants to exclude FTX Dubai from bankruptcy " Aug 03, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $29,126 Eth is up slightly at $1,836 BNB is up slightly at $240 Worldcoin temporarily pauses efforts in Kenya FTX wants to exclude FTX Dubai from bankruptcy ASIC sues eToro AUS Huobi co-founder, Jun Du, has purchased 10 million CRV tokens from Michael Egorov. Dev locks up $9k worth of ETH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/3/20235 minutes, 40 seconds
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"Worldcoin faces increasing pressure from regulators and governments. " Aug 02, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $29,560 Eth is down slightly at $1,852 BNB is up slightly at $245 Worldcoin faces increasing pressure from regulators and governments.  SBFs attorneys argue freedom of speech. WSJ says Binance's largest market is in China. Coinbase's offshore future's exchange recorded nearly $2 billion in trading volumes in July. Kraken holding sweepstakes to put NFT on F1 car. LeetSwap running on Coinbase's Layer 2 blockchain Base Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/2/20235 minutes, 20 seconds
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"FTX plans restart in non-US markets" Aug 01, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $28,847 Eth is down slightly at $1,830 BNB back in the top 3 up slightly at $245 FTX to restart in non-US markets IRS issues new guidance on staking Curve Finance troubles. Justin Sun steps in. Binance Japan return Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/1/20234 minutes, 46 seconds
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"British Museum partners with The Sandbox" Jul 30, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $29,289 Eth is up slightly at $1,875 XRP down slightly at 72 cents British Museum partners with The Sandbox Wintermute expands presence in Singapore CME Group BTC futures hit year-high. Reddit launches Gen 4 digital collectible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/30/20234 minutes, 55 seconds
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"DOJ seeks jail time pre-trial for SBF." Jul 29, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $29,266 Eth is up slightly at $1,870 XRP down slightly at 70 cents DOJ seeks jail time pre-trial for SBF. Elizabeth Warren pens new anti-crypto bill. Meta founds in-house VR game studio for metaverse push. Proof collective announces Grails IV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/29/20235 minutes, 31 seconds
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"More regulators looking into Worldcoin." Jul 28, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $29,224 Eth is up slightly at $1,867 XRP up slightly at 71 cents French data protection regulator CNIL investigating Worldcoin US senate passes National Defense Authorization Act Crypto. com registers in The Netherlands. Coco's volume hits 36M in 12 hours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/28/20235 minutes, 4 seconds
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"More updates in SBF's legal case" Jul 27, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $29,490 Eth is down slightly at $1,875 XRP up slightly at 72 cents More updates in SBF's legal case SEC Charges Quantstamp over 2019 ICO Craig Wright loses appeal to Peter McCormack Canada's OSFI proposes strict new guidelines for banks and insurance companies  Animoca makes investment in HI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/27/20235 minutes, 49 seconds
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"Ripple is running a pilot program with the Republic of Palau" Jul 26, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $29,165 Eth is down slightly at $1,850 XRP down slightly at 69 cents Ripple is running a pilot program with the Republic of Palau Era Lend loses $3.4 million in a reentrancy attack. Flashbots hits unicorn status Avalanche Foundation is setting aside $50 million Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/26/20235 minutes, 31 seconds
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"UK's data watchdog already after Worldcoin" Jul 25, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $29,129 Eth is up slightly at $1,853 XRP down slightly at 68 cents Binance files to dismiss CFTC complaint UK's data watchdog already after Worldcoin Wyoming Stable Token Commission seeks exec director. BDO apparently okayed FTX acquisition of FTX Europe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/25/20235 minutes, 9 seconds
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"Worldcoin launches " Jul 24, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $29,232 Eth is down slightly at $1,850 XRP down slightly at 69 cents Worldcoin launches Crypto becoming a topic in US presidential run-up McDonalds celebrates McNuggets anniversary with activation in The Sandbox Parrot Finance running into issues with treasury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/24/20236 minutes, 8 seconds
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"Moonbirds Mythics to release 100 NFTs daily for 200 days" Jul 23, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $29,900 Eth is down slightly at $1,875 XRP down slightly at 74 cents Hackers drain at least $23M from Alphapo New Craig Wright trial set for January 2024 Conic Finance exploited Moonbirds Mythics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/23/20235 minutes, 31 seconds
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"Bitfinex launderers Lichtenstein & Morgan reach plea deal." Jul 22, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $29,882 Eth is down slightly at $1,887 XRP up slightly at 77 cents Bitfinex launderers Lichtenstein & Morgan reach plea deal. Terraform Labs seeks to subpoena FTX in its defense Celsius Network reaches settlements that may pave the way for court approval to return customer assets CoinDesk sells for $125M. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/22/20235 minutes, 20 seconds
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"Flurry of new legal action in FTX bankruptcy case" Jul 21, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $29,800 Eth is up slightly at $1,889 XRP up slightly at 78 cents DOJ accuses SBF of releasing Caroline Ellison's diary New lawsuits filed in FTX bankruptcy case Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/21/20236 minutes, 5 seconds
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"French officials diss Gensler's SEC crypto regulation attempts " Jul 20, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $30,304 Eth is up slightly at $1,922 XRP down slightly at 81 cents SEC not providing support for major congressional effort  French officials diss SEC crypto regulation attempts SEC Chairman Gensler asks for $72M more in funding from congress. FTX administrators seek to recover $71M from philanthropic endeavors Toonstar promises FTX show "FORTUN3" this fall. UK Finance ministry rejects idea of regulating crypto as gambling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/20/20235 minutes, 38 seconds
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"U.S. authorities seize funds from Bahamas based Deltec" Jul 19, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $30,008 Eth is down slightly at $1,908 XRP up slightly at 79 cents Societe Generale becomes first company to receive DASP license in France. U.S. authorities seize funds from Bahamas based Deltec G20 welcomes FSB recommendations for tougher rules on crypto asset activities.  Ethereum ICO whale moves trove. Republican lawmakers, Reps. French Hill and Dusty Johnson criticize Securities and Exchange Commission over crypto activities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/19/20235 minutes, 38 seconds
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"SEC Chair Gary Gensler expresses disappointment over Ripple XRP ruling" Jul 18, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $29,884 Eth is down .5% at $1,894 XRP down slightly at 75 cents SEC Chair Gary Gensler expresses disappointment over Ripple XRP ruling UK's FCA issues warning re: financial memes Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is set to have a private meeting with House Democrats VC funding in web3 down 76% in H1 2023 ARK invest sells 26M more COIN chares Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/18/20235 minutes, 20 seconds
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"FSB calls for tougher rules on crypto industry" Jul 17, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $30,147 Eth is down slightly at $1,907 XRP down slightly at 73 cents BNB faces short traders European Union Data Act includes language for 'smart contracts' against wishes of lobbyists NAB blocks payments to "high-risk" crypto exchanges FSB calls for tougher rules on crypto industry ARK sells $100M more COIN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/17/20235 minutes, 47 seconds
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"Coinbase's base launches dev mainnet. " Jul 16, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $30,277 Eth is up slightly at $1,936 BNB up slightly at $251 Coinbase's base launches dev mainnet. SBF requests sealed list of pre-allowed visitors SEC files court documents in LBCoin case. Bluechip launches stablecoin evaluator BlackRock CEO Larry Fink doubles down on positive crypto takes on CNBC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/16/20236 minutes, 17 seconds
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"Ripple's Brad Garlinghouse calls the SEC a bully." Jul 15, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $30,325 Eth is down slightly at $1,939 BNB back in the top 3 down slightly at $251 Ripple's Brad Garlinghouse calls the SEC a bully. Binance has apparently laid off 1000 employees. Cathie Wood's Ark sells more COIN Puma and Jay Z partner for blockchain backed sneaker Musca Capital launches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/15/20236 minutes, 4 seconds
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"Partial victory for Ripple's XRP boosts crypto markets" Jul 14, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $31,215 Eth is up slightly at $1,993 XRP up slightly at .80 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours. XRP up 67% Cardano up 22% Solana up 17% XRP receives favorable court ruling in SEC case. Alex Mashinsky pleads not guilty Christie's teams up with Gucci. Multichain shutters as CEO detained in China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/14/20235 minutes, 49 seconds
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"SEC files lawsuit against Celsius and former CEO Alex Mashinsky" Jul 13, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $30,559 Eth is up slightly at $1,884 Binance Coin is down slightly at $246 SEC files lawsuit against Celsius and former CEO Alex Mashinsky FTX lawyers request U.S. bankruptcy court claw back over $323 million from FTX Europe's leadership Adam Todd, the founder of digital asset exchange Digitex Futures ordered to pay over $15 million Dapper labs lays off 51 employees. Binance Labs pledges $15 million to Xterio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/13/20236 minutes, 5 seconds
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"FTX launches customer claims portal" Jul 12, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $30,762 Eth is down slightly at $1,889 Binance Coin is up slightly at $247 FTX launches customer claims portal Bank of China is testing a new offline payment method for the digital yuan South Korea plans new disclosure rules. Celsius is suing liquid staking platform StakeHound  Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest, sold $12 million worth of Coinbase at near yearly high Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/12/20235 minutes, 58 seconds
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"GMT Giveaway, Rodeo Finance Exploited." Jul 11, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $30,399 Eth is down slightly at $1,867 Binance Coin is down slightly at $245 Creator of Stepn, is giving away over 2 million GMT tokens  Rodeo Finance Exploited for $800k+ Ryan Salame former executive at FTX, is under investigation for campaign finance contributions Bank of International Settlements tells G20 finance ministers that cryptocurrencies are not suitable as a form of money  Republicans call for an investigation by the Justice Department and (SEC) into digital asset firm Prometheum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/11/20236 minutes, 2 seconds
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"Binance to conduct Arkham token sale on launchpad" Jul 10, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $30,265 Eth is up slightly at $1,866 Binance Coin is down slightly at $241 Preliminary hearing for Terraform's Daniel Shin in South Korea Binance to conduct Arkham token sale on launchpad BIS survey says 15 retail CBDCs could be in action by 2030s ZachXBT points to youtuber as potential scammer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/10/20235 minutes, 13 seconds
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"MicroStrategy’s CRO steps down" Jul 09, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $30,281 Eth is up slightly at $1,869 Binance Coin is down slightly at $234 MicroStrategy’s CRO steps down  Shardeum raises $5.4 million in strategic funding Spot pair options declining on exchanges. Arbitrum's DAO locks up 700M ARB tokens. BAYC floor decreases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/9/20235 minutes, 13 seconds
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"Gemini files lawsuit against DCG & Barry Silbert" Jul 08, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $30,212 Eth is down slightly at $1,863 Binance Coin is down slightly at $236 Gemini files lawsuit against DCG & Barry Silbert Binance sees market share decline US SEC pushes back against Coinbase's filing. Circle & Tether freeze assets from MultiChain exploit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/8/20235 minutes, 31 seconds
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"More possible turnover at Binance" Jul 07, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $30,130 Eth is down slightly at $1,860 Binance Coin is up slightly at $233 Several senior execs are reportedly leaving Binance. Multichain tells users not to use platform in wake of $120M+ outflows Bitfinex recovers more from 2016 hack. FBI looking into Jesse Powell's house per NYT. No charges. Lightning Labs integrates with AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/7/20235 minutes, 20 seconds
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"BlackRock's CEO Larry Fink says bitcoin has potential to revolutionize financial system" Jul 06, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down .5% at $30,799 Eth is down .5% at $1,914 Binance Coin is down slightly at $239 Strategy paper from European Commission shows emphasis on metaverse. BlackRock's CEO Larry Fink says BTC has potential to revolutionize financial system. Circle considering stablecoin in Japan Lawmakers in Israel move toward more favorable crypto regulations. Coinbase director returning ETC to early ETH buyers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/6/20236 minutes, 1 second
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"BlackRock refiles for BTC ETF, names Coinbase as surveillance partner" Jul 05, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $30,423 Eth is up slightly at $1,912 Binance Coin is up slightly at $238 Binance Australia office searched by ASIC BlackRock refiles naming Coinbase as surveillance partner. UK's Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency bill passes House of Lords. Cameron Winklevoss issues 'final offer' to DCG/Genesis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/5/20235 minutes, 12 seconds
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"Singapore & Hong Kong emphasize regulatory importance" Jul 03, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $30,596 Eth is down slightly at $1,961 Binance Coin is down slightly at $248 Singapore's MAS announces new regulations for crypto service providers Hong Kong emphasizes Web3 hub status. Huobi fixes data breach Azuki drama continues Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/3/20235 minutes, 9 seconds
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"Bitwise lead says BTC spot ETF will be "winner take most" Jul 02, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $30,556 Eth is up slightly at $1,918 Binance Coin is up slightly at $245 Bitwise lead says BTC spot ETF will be "winner take most" Harry Styles introduces blockchain based loyalty program Azuki teases anime show. PolyNetwork Attack Paradigm says crypto is so back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/2/20235 minutes, 37 seconds
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"Federal court orders Kraken to provide IRS with tax information" Jul 01, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $30,505 Eth is up slightly at $1,922 Binance Coin is up slightly at $243 Federal court orders Kraken to provide IRS with tax information Celsius debtors can swap altcoins for BTC/eth. Seesaw market sees over $216M in liquidations OKX expands Man City sponsorship. Lacoste expands NFT abilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/1/20235 minutes, 26 seconds
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"Court schedules initial hearing in Coinbase v SEC" Jun 30, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $30,949 Eth is up slightly at $1,892 Binance Coin is up slightly at $240 Those are your leaders by market cap. Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Bitcoin cash, up 28% Litecoin up 19% Court schedules initial hearing in Coinbase v SEC Fidelity re-files for BTC ETF. South Korean lawmakers pass bill to protect investors. OKX announces institutional trade volume on its Liquid Marketplace has surpassed $3 billion. Azuki holders sell on Elementals misstep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/30/20235 minutes, 25 seconds
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"More Binance setbacks in Europe" Jun 29, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $30,661 Eth is up slightly at $1,870 Binance Coin is up .5% at $235 More Binance setbacks in Europe Coinbase claps back at SEC. WorldCoin expands to Germany MicroStrategy buys more BTC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/29/20235 minutes, 50 seconds
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"Federal judge denies motion by SBF's defense team." Jun 28, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $30,311 Eth is down slightly at $1,860 Binance Coin is down .5% at $233 Federal judge denies motion by SBF's defense team. FTX makes final push to rebrand and rebuild. Won't sell stake in AI. BlockFi Creditors file for liquidation. KuCoin to implement mandatory KYC. Mythical Games closes 37M funding round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/28/20236 minutes, 2 seconds
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"Binance's first motion dismissed" Jun 27, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $30,709 Eth is up slightly at $1,881 Binance Coin is down slightly at $238 Binance's filing in SEC case dismissed by Judge. Chibi Finance Rug Pull Robinhood layoffs Riot buys more miners Damus faces de-listing from App store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/27/20235 minutes, 58 seconds
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"Binance reverses privacy coin decision in EU. " Jun 26, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $30,364 Eth is down slightly at $1,880 Binance Coin is up slightly at $238 Binance reverses privacy coin decision in EU. Hut8 takes $50M secured loan from Coinbase MAS in Singapore wants to promote the use of digital asset technologies to enhance traditional financial systems Japan tax agency clarifies that issuers will not be required to pay capital gains taxes on unrealized gains Near Foundation teams up with Alibaba Cloud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/26/20235 minutes, 35 seconds
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"IMF says banning crypto may not be effective longterm." Jun 25, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $30,698 Eth is up slightly at $1,917 Binance Coin is up slightly at $239 IMF says banning crypto may not be effective longterm. Elena postpones Atomic Ordinals after plagiarism controversy FC Barcelona partners with WoW for NFT. Lowes Home Improvement selling NFT garden flag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/25/20235 minutes, 4 seconds
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"Belgian FSMA orders Binance to halt operations in country." Jun 24, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $30,677 Eth is up slightly at $1,891 Binance Coin is down slightly at $244 Supreme Court rules in favor of Coinbase Trader opens 4M short position on TUSD Belgian FSMA orders Binance to halt operations in country. "BlackRock" NFT collection pulls ins over $700k. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/24/20235 minutes, 41 seconds
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"Crypto .com registers as VASP in Spain." Jun 23, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $30,138 Eth is up slightly at $1,877 Binance Coin is down slightly at $243 Alameda Research seeks return of $700M that SBF paid to "super networkers" SEC delays collecting $30M from BlockFi Justin Sun moves 27M in ETH to Huobi perhaps to sell. crypto.com announces registration as VASP with Spain central bank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/23/20235 minutes, 9 seconds
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"Bitcoin's 2-month high leads to options frenzy' Jun 22, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $30,174 Eth is up .5% at $1,833 Binance Coin is down slightly at $246 Bitcoin's 2-month high leads to options frenzy Valkyre Funds joins tradfi push for BTC ETF BND recruits with NFT collection Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/22/20235 minutes, 28 seconds
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"Gemini increases presence in APAC due to US uncertainty." Jun 21, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $29,560 Eth is up .5% at $1,833 Binance Coin is up slightly at $247 Wallet linked to Silk Road moving BTC. Gemini increases presence in APAC. EDX Marketplace from TradFi launches in US. BlackRock sees competition from Invesco and WisdomTree. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/21/20235 minutes, 49 seconds
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"Do Kwon faces 4 months in Montenegro jail" Jun 20, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $26,951 Eth is up .5% at $1,735 Binance Coin is up .5% at $241 FTX paid over 120M in advisor fees between Feb 1 and April 30 Do Kwon faces 4 months in Montenegro jail Deutsche Bank seeks regulatory aproval to offer custody services for digital assets, including crypto. Japanese crypto exchanges advocate for looser regulations on margin trading Arkon secures $26M in funding, will expand operations to the U.S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/20/20235 minutes, 28 seconds
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"FT says crypto. com running internal trading teams" Jun 19, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $26,425 Eth is up slightly at $1,725 Binance Coin is up slightly at $243 FT says crypto. com running internal trading teams Wyre to shutter Ethereum developers propose massive raise to max validator to alleviate pressure on process. AMF sets stance on DeFi. ZachXBT buoyed by community support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/19/20235 minutes, 31 seconds
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"Avraham Eisenberg scheduled for criminal trial early December." Jun 18, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $26,510 Eth is up slightly at $1,735 Binance Coin is down slightly at $247 Avraham Eisenberg scheduled for criminal trial early December. Tether issued $11.6 billion of collateralized loans between June 2019 and May 2021 per NYAG Michael Hsu, the acting head of the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency said private blockchains would be a better choice than decentralized. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/18/20234 minutes, 48 seconds
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"Binance and SEC reportedly reach agreement re:Binance.us customer funds. " Jun 17, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down .5% at $26,529 Eth is down .5% at $1,739 Binance Coin is down .5% at $245 Binance & SEC reportedly reach agreement regarding handling of customer funds Bakkt delists Solana, Polygon, and Cardano due to SEC lawsuits. NFT trader MachiBigBrother files defamation lawsuit against ZachXBT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/17/20234 minutes, 58 seconds
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"Binance faces investigation in France" Jun 16, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $25,497 Eth is down slightly at $1,665 Binance Coin is down slightly at $234 Binance faces investigation in France BlackRock files for BTC ETF Coinbase repurchases debt. OKCoin warned by FDIC Sotheby's sells more 3AC NFTs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/16/20235 minutes, 28 seconds
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"Binance to deregister in Cyprus" Jun 15, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $24,930 Eth is up .5% at $1,637 Binance Coin is up ,5% at $233 Binance to deregister in Cyprus Hashflow hit by White Hat Miami mayor Francis Suarez bids for presidency. 3AC estate presses Kyle Davies Bit2Me raises $15M. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/15/20235 minutes, 29 seconds
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"SEC fights on multiple fronts" Jun 14, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $25,977 Eth is down slightly at $1,746 Binance Coin is up slightly at $248 SEC says it may need 4 months to respond to Coinbase CZ rebuffs rumors of BTC/BNB selling amid lawsuit. Ripple calls for fresh investigation following Hinman comments Banq files for chapter 11. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/14/20235 minutes, 44 seconds
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"Binance US responds to SEC lawsuit" Jun 13, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $26,247 Eth is up slightly at $1,755 Binance Coin is up 2.5% at $244 Binance US responds to SEC lawsuit eToro delists 4 cryptocurrencies Hong Kong rep invites Coinbase to come to regulatory clarity Apple warns Damus Sturdy Finance offers black hat 100k and option to turn white hat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/13/20235 minutes, 19 seconds
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"Binance US sees 78% decline in market depth" Jun 12, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $25,979 Eth is down slightly at $1,744 Binance Coin is down slightly at $233 Binance US sees 78% decline in market depth Sturdy Finance exploited for 800k a16z announces London office. Gensyn raises $43M CRV Finance founder fends off loan default in AAVE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/12/20235 minutes, 31 seconds
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"US CFTC wins lawsuit against Ooki DAO". Jun 11, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $25,772 Eth is up slightly at $1,748 Binance Coin is down slightly at $236 Nigeria's SEC says Binance not registered in country crypto .com to wind down institutional services in US. US CFTC wins lawsuit against Ooki DAO TaxBit lays off 40% of staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/11/20235 minutes, 23 seconds
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"US DOJ charges two Russian nationals with 2014 Mt. Gox hack" Jun 10, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $25,732 Eth is up slightly at $1,746 Binance Coin is down slightly at $238 US DOJ charges two Russian nationals with 2014 Mt. Gox hack Fallout from SEC lawsuits continues Judge says FTX customer list can remain secret. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/10/20235 minutes, 31 seconds
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"Binance US suspends fiat on exchange" Jun 09, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $26,652 Eth is up slightly at $1,845 Binance Coin is up slightly at $261 Binance US suspends fiat on exchange Solana and Cardano say they're not securities CZ tells employees to watch what they say Federal judge rejects request to hand control of FTX's $7.3B to Bahamas OKX burns millions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/9/20235 minutes, 16 seconds
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"SEC alleges Binance's CZ using customer funds" Jun 08, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $26,452 Eth is down slightly at $1,844 Binance Coin is up 1% at $265 SEC alleges Binance's CZ using customer funds. Binance says Gensler offered to be an advisor of the exchange Coinbase says staking will continue as usual. Commonwealth Bank of Australia to slow or stop AUD from flowing to exchanges. Another Bitcoin whale transfers stash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/8/20235 minutes, 43 seconds
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"SEC sues Coinbase" Jun 07, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 1% at $26,864 Eth is up .5% at $1,866 Binance Coin is up slightly at $273 SEC sues Coinbase SEC requests freeze of Binance assets Gensler says there's no need for digital currencies US lawmakers urge Treasury Department and IRS to promptly release proposed crypto tax rules Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/7/20236 minutes, 27 seconds
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"SEC sues Binance" Jun 06, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $25,709 Eth is up slightly at $1,814 Binance Coin is up slightly at $278 SEC sues Binance CFCT approves CBOE Clear for additional products JPMorgan expands ONYX impact in India Arca cuts 30% of staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/6/20235 minutes, 52 seconds
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"The MET returns $550k to FTX bankruptcy custodians" Jun 05, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $26,770 Eth is up slightly at $1,869 Binance Coin is up slightly at $300 Richard Teng appointed to oversee Binance's regional interests—possible successor to CZ The MET returns $550k to FTX bankruptcy custodians Montenegro court re-approves Do Kwon's $428k bail. Atomic Wallet breached for $35M Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/5/20235 minutes, 4 seconds
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"Coinbase to launch institutional BTC and ETH futures." Jun 04, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $27,179 Eth is down slightly at $1,903 Binance Coin is down slightly at $306 Coinbase to launch institutional BTC and ETH futures. Celsius Network staking Eth while withdrawal freeze is in place. Mercado Bitcoin get's license as a payment institution from Brazil's central bank. Taurus integrates Polygon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/4/20235 minutes, 16 seconds
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"Crypto exchange volumes in May lowest since Nov. 2020" Jun 03, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $27,130 Eth is up slightly at $1,904 Binance Coin is up slightly at $306 Crypto exchange volumes across May hit lowest point since Nov. 2020 Policy groups in Washington criticize Treasury Department's sanctions against Tornado Cash Senior House Republicans in the U.S. Congress draft bill aid crypto in commoditizing. Marathon Digital saw a 77% increase in bitcoin mining output in May  Silvergate Bank agrees to submit a self-liquidation plan to California financial regulators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/3/20235 minutes, 26 seconds
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"Nike teams up with EA Sports via .SWOOSH." Jun 02, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $27,145 Eth is up slightly at $1,896 Binance Coin is up slightly at $307 US CFTC considers changes to risk management rules Binance Australia searches for new banking partner Uniswap community protects LP Nike to partner .SWOOSH with EA Sports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/2/20234 minutes, 48 seconds
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"EU Parliament study says to consider crypto securities by default." Jun 01, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $26,882 Eth is up slightly at $1,860 Binance Coin is down slightly at $304 European Parliament study says cryptos should be considered securities by default. crypto .com receives Major Payment Institution license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Kraken sees 25% increases as Binance exits Canada. PayPal Ventures makes strategic investment in Magic. Jimbos Protocol offers hacker 10% for return. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/1/20235 minutes, 35 seconds
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"US Debt deal doesn't include any Crypto/mining language" May 31, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $27,110 Eth is up slightly at $1,866 Binance Coin is down slightly at $306 Debt deal doesn't yet include any language about crypto/mining. Transak raises $20 million in a Series A SEC settles charges with Coinbase insider traders. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong expresses concerns over China. Trust Reserve core team detained by police. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/31/20235 minutes, 40 seconds
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"Tether investing in bitcoin mining in Uruguay" May 30, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $28,016 Eth is up slightly at $1,915 Binance Coin is up slightly at $313 Defense and Prosecutors continue debate over SBF. Tether invests in bitcoin mining in Uruguay Chainalysis acquires Transpose Nansen cutting workforce by 30% Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/30/20235 minutes, 23 seconds
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"Temasek penalizes staff over failed FTX investment" May 29, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $27,906 Eth is up slightly at $1,902 Binance Coin is up .5% at $315 Genesis and Gemini seek dismissal of SEC lawsuit Temasek penalizes staff over failed FTX investment Ethereum ICO wallet wakes up after 8 years FTM implements dApp Gas Monetization Program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/29/20235 minutes, 14 seconds
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"Tornado Cash attacker will hand control back" May 28, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down .5$ at $27,171 Eth is down .5% at $1,844 Binance Coin is down slightly at $307 Tornado Cash attacker's proposal for giving control back passes. Jimbos Protocol suffers exploit Blend facilitates more than 16k loans. Orbofi AI raises 2.8M. Rising costs on mainnet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/28/20235 minutes, 9 seconds
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"Beijing publishes web3 white paper" May 27, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $26,700 Eth is down slightly at $1,830 Binance Coin is down slightly at $305 Beijing publishes web3 white paper Gulf Binance granted licenses by Thailand's Ministry of Finance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/27/20235 minutes, 50 seconds
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"Nike's ongoing NFT sale on .SWOOSH tops $1M" May 26, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $26,467 Eth is down slightly at $1,812 Binance Coin is up slightly at $306 TradeBlock shutting down Paradigm adds AI amid shift to a broader range of "frontier tech, Nike's NFT sale on .SWOOSH tops $1M Coinmint lawsuit Brazil CBDC picks 14 participants Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/26/20235 minutes, 25 seconds
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"China's CCTV airs segment on crypto" May 25, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $26,392 Eth is up .5% at $1,794 Binance Coin is up slightly at $305 Do Kwon to remain in custody in Montenegro CZ says China's CCTV airs segment on crypto Worldcoin closes 115M series C Ron DeSantis speaks about BTC in Twitter Spaces event. Unciphered demonstrates Trezor T vulnerability Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/25/20235 minutes, 35 seconds
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"Ledger walks back Ledger Recover plans" May 24, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $26,742 Eth is up slightly at $1,815 Binance Coin is even at $308 Coinbase responds to SEC in ongoing lawsuit. Japan set to enforce stricter AML laws Ledger walks back Ledger Recover plans Crypto hacks and attacks down in Q1. Solana Foundation launches ChatGPT plugin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/24/20236 minutes, 7 seconds
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"Ledger CEO says governments could subpoena wallet contents" May 23, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $27,346 Eth is down slightly at $1,854 Binance Coin is up slightly at $313 Ledger CEO says governments could subpoena wallet contents SFC of Hong Kong to start accepting applications for crypto trading platform licenses Evmos Team says co-founder selling tokens Eth staking interest surges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/23/20235 minutes, 49 seconds
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"Biden takes aim at crypto traders as debt deadline looms." May 22, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $26,831 Eth is up slightly at $1,814 Binance Coin is down slightly at $308 Joe Biden takes aim at crypto traders as he tries to solve national debt crisis Gemini says DCG missed $630M payment SC of Malaysia wants Huobi Global to stop operating in the country. Hotbit to terminate CEX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/22/20236 minutes, 1 second
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"Tornado Cash DAO suffers governance attack" May 21, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down .5% at $26,861 Eth is up slightly at $1,812 Binance Coin is down slightly at $309 Tornado Cash DAO suffers governance attack MIAX completes acquisition of LedgerX Tokenized U.S. Treasury bonds a hit. Sotheby's sells from Grails collection netting 2.4M for 3AC victims. DFZ labs works with Hologram labs to bring the Hoard to streaming platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/21/20235 minutes, 37 seconds
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"Strike expands to 65 countries": May 20, 2023

Bitcoin is up slightly at $26,912 Eth is up slightly at $1,813 Binance Coin is up slightly at $309 "The Big Short" Author Michael Lewis speaks about upcoming SBF book. OFAC to impose new sanctions on individuals who've been helping wealthy Russians with crypto. Strike expands to 65 countries Apparent Swaprum exit scam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/20/20235 minutes, 23 seconds
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"Worldcoin already faces scammers " May 19, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $26,935 Eth is up .5% at $1,814 Binance Coin is up slightly at $309 Worldcoin already facing scammers and emerging black market for iris scans. Coinbase launches Coinbase One Zug Switzerland raises threshold for tax payments Pakistan reiterates crypto ban. Coin Cafe ordered to repay customers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/19/20236 minutes, 18 seconds
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"CFTC Chair says DEXs fall under their jurisdiction" May 18, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $27,377 Eth is down slightly at $1,823 Binance Coin is down .5% at $313 FTX bankruptcy stewards suing SBF & leadership over Embed acquisition US Trustee of DOJ files request to reverse previous FTX judgement. Chair of CFTC says DEXs can be regulated. Ripple launches CBDCaaS platform Grayscale says SEC says Filecoin is a security Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/18/20235 minutes, 43 seconds
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"Tether stacks stats. Ledger misstep" May 17, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $26,720 Eth is up slightly at $1,795 Binance Coin is down slightly at $308 Tether hodling BTC as reserves. Ledger announces Ledger Recover Ripple buys Metaco France offers safe haven to US based companies Cormint Data Systems raises $30M. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/17/20235 minutes, 34 seconds
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"Milestone: Over 1 million wallets hold at least 1 BTC." May 16, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $27,076 Eth is up slightly at $1,825 Binance Coin is up slightly at $310 SEC's Gensler speaks at Financial Markets Conference says crypto markets generally non compliant. Secret Service AMA says blockchain is amazing opportunity to trace flow of money. SEC responds to Coinbase's request for guidance Justin Sun says Huobi faces downward pressure from co-founder's brother. Over 1 million wallets hold at least 1 BTC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/16/20235 minutes, 44 seconds
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"G7 representatives meet re: crypto ahead of summit" May 15, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down .5% at $27,324 Eth is down slightly at $1,825 Binance Coin is down slightly at $315 G7 representatives meet re: digital assets ahead of summit. US SEC revises LBRY fine US DOJ says they'll crack down on exchanges that aren't holding to KYC/AML requirements. Secret service to hold Reddit AMA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/15/20235 minutes, 16 seconds
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"LG to patent NFT trading TV." May 14, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down .5% at $26,790 Eth is down slightly at $1,801 Binance Coin is up slightly at $312 Coinbase forms new advisory panel Bakkt delists several popular cryptos Kraken's CLO says SEC may face challenges from major question doctrine Riot Platforms sues Rhodium Enterprises for $26M in unpaid fees. LG to patent TV that deals NFTs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/14/20235 minutes, 44 seconds
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"Binance will cease Canadian operations" May 13, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $26,808 Eth is down slightly at $1,804 Binance Coin is up slightly at $310 Do Kwon posts $435k bail, awaits trial. Binance will cease Canadian operations Paradigm buys $50M COIN shares Former Quadriga CX users will receive a payment of 13% on the dollar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/13/20235 minutes, 28 seconds
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"Binance.us exploring options to decrease CZ's ownership stake" May 12, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news’ Bitcoin is up slightly at $26,362 Eth is down slightly at $1,765 Binance Coin is up slightly at $305 Binance.us exploring options to decrease CZ's ownership stake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/12/20235 minutes, 13 seconds
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"IRS files $44B claim against FTX" May 11, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $27,522 Eth is up .5% at $1,829 Binance Coin is up slightly at $312 European Banking authority may not look favorably on large stablecoins. IRS files $44B claim against FTX Robinhood reports 30% decline in crypto trading revenue. Daniel Alegre, CEO of Yuga Labs buys ape. Elon makes waves with Miladys photo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/11/20234 minutes, 58 seconds
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"Former Coinbase pm gets 2 years for insider trading" May 10, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $27,665 Eth is up .5% at $1,851 Binance Coin is up slightly at $311 Coinbase product manager Ishan Wahi has been sentenced to two years in prison for insider trading. Binance launches Capital Connect to connect VIP users with investment fund managers Shaq claims he wasn't properly served in FTX class action. Su Zhu gets restraining order on Arthur Hayes UK National extradited to US for cybercrimes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/10/20235 minutes, 31 seconds
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"SBF files to dismiss criminal charges" May 09, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $27,797 Eth is up slightly at $1,854 Binance Coin is up slightly at $316 SBF files to dismiss most criminal charges Goldman Sachs survey says crypto interest down from 2021. Bittrex files for bankruptcy in the US. Bitcoin Ordinals congests network, raises gas fees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/9/20235 minutes, 38 seconds
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"Liechtenstein plans BTC payment option for services. " May 08, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $27,981 Eth is up slightly at $1,866 Binance Coin is up slightly at $318 Liechtenstein plans to add Bitcoin as a payment option for government services Sam Altman's world coin releases World App crypto wallet. Binance resumes BTC withdrawals after rocky Sunday. South Korean lawmaker investigated by local Financial Intelligence Unit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/8/20235 minutes, 20 seconds
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"China's Supreme court issues favorable crypto comments" May 07, 2023

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5/7/20235 minutes, 6 seconds
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"US DOJ investigates Binance" May 06, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $29,329 Eth is down slightly at $1,934 Binance Coin is up slightly at $325 US DOJ investigates Binance Coinbase announces better than expected Q1 Alibaba Cloud, announces launchpad: Cloudverse Regulators warn against TruthGPT Coin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/6/20235 minutes, 14 seconds
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"Israeli documents detail seized Binance accounts" May 05, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $29,207 Eth is up .5% at $1,914 Binance Coin is up slightly at $325 Ordinals project hit with mis-numbering bug. Israeli documents detail seized Binance accounts Cryptoys partners with Disney for Star Wars release Judge upholds $35M SpartacusDAO freeze. Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe pushes gold backed digital tokens. Pepe Coin jump means pain for short sellers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/5/20235 minutes, 32 seconds
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"Nigeria's government approves national blockchain policy" May 04, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $29,194 Eth is down .5% at $1,906 Binance Coin is down slightly at $326 SEC removes first formal definition of "digital asset" from latest hedge fund rules Nigeria's government approves national blockchain policy Jury finds Nathaniel Chastain guilty of wire fraud and money laundering  Blockchain Association is leaving New York Sports Illustrated x ConsenSys launches Box Office ticketing platform on Polygon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/4/20235 minutes, 47 seconds
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"Coinbase opens Coinbase International in Bermuda." May 03, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $28,497 Eth is down .5% at $1,832 Binance Coin is down slightly at $324 Coinbase opens Coinbase International in Bermuda. Bitdeer partners with gov. of Bhutan White House wants punitive crypto mining tax. Number of NFTs linked to Bitcoin blockchain soar Balaji closes bet early. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/3/20235 minutes, 53 seconds
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"MicroStrategy adds BTC holdings in Q1" May 02, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $28,076 Eth is up slightly at $1,832 Binance Coin is down slightly at $324 MicroStrategy adds BTC holdings in Q1 Sotheby's is launching a peer-to-peer secondary NFT marketplace. ARK invest adds Coinbase Revolut expanding to Brazil with crypto trading. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/2/20235 minutes, 22 seconds
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"CZ warns Justin Sun over SUI farming." May 01, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down .5% at $28,499 Eth is down slightly at $1,844 Binance Coin is up slightly at $334 CZ warns Justin Sun over SUI farming. Cross River Bank hit with consent order by FDIC. Nigeria's SEC may allow tokenized coin offerings backed by equity, debt, or property but "not crypto"  Coinme settles $4M charges with SEC. Gemini enters into mediation over Earn Program Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/1/20235 minutes, 40 seconds
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"Bhutan's government has been quietly mining BTC for years." Apr 30, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $29,239 Eth is down slightly at $1,902 Binance Coin is down slightly at $321 Daily number of transactions on the Bitcoin blockchain hit ATH BTC in Binance's wallets hits ATH BTC Whales accumulate in the dip. Bhutan's government has been quietly mining BTC for years. Brian Quintenz, the head of policy at a16z crypto, called for new legislation in the US. Balaji Srinivasan explains BTC bet at Consensus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/30/20235 minutes, 23 seconds
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"US House and IRS both working on crypto clarity" Apr 29, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $29,344 Eth is up slightly at $1,899 Binance Coin is down slightly at $322 US House will work on legislation for the crypto sector in the "next two months" Hamas to stop accepting BTC donations. IRS says tax guidance coming in 12-ish months. PayPal launching support for Venmo users to transfer crypto Mastercard partners with blockchain insiders on Mastercard Crypto Credential Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/29/20235 minutes, 41 seconds
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"FBI raids home of former FTX exec" Apr 28, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $29,247 Eth is up down slightly at $1,901 Binance Coin is up slightly at $321 FBI has reportedly raided the home of former FTX executive Ryan Salame.  Founder and CEO of Mirror Trading International faces $3.4B penalty. Hong Kong Monetary Authority reprimands banks reminds them digital asset providers welcome in HK. Stephen Goldfeder, has acknowledges poor communication in the lead-up to ARB proposal William Shatner, releases Star Trek NFT collection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/28/20235 minutes, 40 seconds
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"CZ downplays estimates of wealth" Apr 27, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $28,986 Eth is up down slightly at $1,874 Binance Coin is down slightly at $330 Binance's CZ downplays estimates of wealth Binance's compliance team has grown 650% Coinbase CEO Armstrong posts Gensler video Merlin hack actually an exit scam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/27/20235 minutes, 26 seconds
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"BinanceUS terminates Voyager acquisition." Apr 26, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $29,023 Eth is up down slightly at $1,915 Binance Coin is down slightly at $338 FTX debtors agree to sell LedgerX Binance.US terminates Voyager acquisition deal. 21Shares and Ark try again DEX Merlin hacked for $1.82M CCAF says Ethereum's power use since inception equals 1 year of Switzerland's energy usage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/26/20235 minutes, 14 seconds
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"Coinbase suing SEC for clarity on digital assets" Apr 25, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $27,394 Eth is up .5% at $1,825 Binance Coin is down slightly at $330 Coinbase suing SEC South Korean prosecutors charge Terra co-founder Daniel Shin and nine others. House republicans draft bill to take stablecoin power away from Gary Gensler & SEC. Visa looking for software engineers for crypto roadmap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/25/20235 minutes, 37 seconds
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"Do Kwon's lawyers request dismissal of SEC charges." Apr 24, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $27,544 Eth is up .5% at $1,854 Binance Coin is up .5% at $331 Do Kwon's lawyers request dismissal of SEC charges. UniSat Wallet hit by double-spend attacks. France building fast-track regime for existing crypto companies Kucoin Twitter hacked. Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe working to introduce gold backed currency as legal tender. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/24/20235 minutes, 22 seconds
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"Yuga Labs wins partial summary judgment in Ripps/Cahen/BAYC suit." Apr 23, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $27,669 Eth is up .5% at $1,878 Binance Coin is up slightly at $331 Chris Perkins warns the US is in danger of falling behind other countries in the crypto industry Yuga Labs wins partial summary judgment in Ripps/Cahen case. P2P.org raises $23 million. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/23/20235 minutes, 3 seconds
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"Trust wallet fixes vulnerability that cost users over 170k" Apr 22, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $27,321 Eth is up slightly at $1,854 Binance Coin is up .5% at $327 Trust wallet fixes vulnerability that cost users over 170k. Tether mints another $1B USDT MiCA brings pressure to UK/US. Gemini announces plans for offshore Gemini Foundation Berachain Raises $42M Series A at $420.69M Valuation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/22/20235 minutes, 28 seconds
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"MiCA passes in European Union Parliament" Apr 21, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $28,064 Eth is down .5% at $1,902 Binance Coin is down 1% at $326 Do Kwon has been charged with a fake passport in Montenegro MiCA passes in European Union Parliament Gemini expanding in APAC Crypto Whales moving wallets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/21/20235 minutes, 16 seconds
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"Coinbase secures license in Bermuda" Apr 20, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 1% at $28,606 Eth is down .5% at $1,940 Binance Coin is down .5% at $323 Coinbase secures license in Bermuda. New York's head banking regulator says Signature Bank closure wasn't crypto's fault Société Generale’s crypto subsidiary Forge has launched a euro stablecoin on Ethereum Alexey Pertsev can await trial at home. Bitboy chooses cruise over court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/20/20235 minutes, 34 seconds
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"Gary Gensler testifies at house oversight hearing" Apr 19, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $39,283 Ethereum is up slightly at $1,977 Binance Coin is down slightly at $326 Hong Kong court recognizes crypto as property that can be held on trust Gensler appears before house oversight. Intel will discontinue bitcoin mining chip. Trump drops 2nd NFT collection. Starbucks releases 2nd NFT collection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/19/20235 minutes, 16 seconds
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"Gensler & lack of clear regulation may force out more major players" Apr 18, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 1.5% at $30,412 Ethereum is up .5% at $2,115 Binance Coin is up .5% at $345 Armstrong says Coinbase would consider offshoring if SEC doesn't clean up their act. SEC requests comments for DeFi regulation SEC sues Bittrex Nike sells NFT sneakers UAE finance regulator to begin accepting license applications with crypto firms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/18/20235 minutes, 12 seconds
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"Do Kwon sits $7M with lawyers." Apr 17, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 1% at $29,568 Ethereum is down .5% at $2,075 Binance Coin is up slightly at $342 Do Kwon parked $7M with lawyers before he even left South Korea Shaq served. Amber group considers sale of Japanese unit. Hundred Finance exploited. Coindesk Indicies links with Luno. BNB burns 2M BNB tokens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/17/20234 minutes, 51 seconds
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"US House publishes draft stablecoin bill" Apr 16, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down .5% at $30,260 Ethereum is down slightly at $2,090 Binance Coin is up slightly at $335 US House publishes draft stablecoin bill Sotheby's relaunches its glitch digital art sale after misstep. Arbitrum proposal to return 700M ARB fails Silk Road hacker faces prison, will forfeit BTC. Shapella stats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/16/20235 minutes, 9 seconds
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"Mysten Labs buys back stake from FTX" Apr 15, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $30,418 Ethereum is down .5% at $2,102 Binance Coin is down slightly at $333 Mysten Labs buys back stake from FTX Ethics filing shows Trump made between 100k and $1M in licensing for NFTs. SEC sets sights on DeFi. Sweden to make tax burden heavier for bitcoin mining. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/15/20235 minutes, 10 seconds
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"Bittrue suffers $23M exploit" Apr 14, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $30,836 Ethereum is down slightly at $2,117 Binance Coin is up .5% at $333 Bittrue suffers 23M exploit House republicans press Gensler for SEC information on FTX Evmos Devs say Jump Crypto alerted them to a potential 8-fig exploit. Zipmex rescue deal in trouble. Franklinisbored forced to sell some NFTs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/14/20235 minutes, 16 seconds
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"Ethereum's Shanghai upgrade live on mainnet." Apr 13, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $30,196 Ethereum is down slightly at $1,988 Binance Coin is up slightly at $324 FTX Bankruptcy lawyers for say the "Dumpster fire is out" MiCA vote to be delayed by 1 day Yearn Finance suffers exploit. Ethereum Shapella upgrade live on mainnet. Aptos to set aside $20M for creators Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/13/20235 minutes, 28 seconds
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"Sushi Swap works to return hacked funds." Apr 12, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $30,057 Ethereum is up slightly at $1,874 Binance Coin is down slightly at $318 Sushi Swap works to return hacked funds. CleanSpark to spend $145M on 45k miners. Proof to launch new moonbirds collection. Winklevoss twins inject $100M of their own capital into Gemini. Dev's say Shib the Metaverse will partially open later this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/12/20235 minutes, 54 seconds
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"Shorts stumble as BTC back above $30k." Apr 11, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $30,099 Ethereum is down slightly at $1,915 Binance Coin is down slightly at $329 Bitcoin back above 30k. Shorts stumble. Saylor in the green. BTC price appears briefly on Douyin. Hong Kong's financial secretary says now is the time for Web3 adoption. FTX lawyers bill $30M in Feb. Montenegro to work with Ripple on CBDC CryptoGPT raises $10M at a $250M valuation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/11/20236 minutes, 14 seconds
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"FTX report shows new SBF failures." Apr 10, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $28,315 Ethereum is down .5% at $1,859 Binance Coin is down slightly at $312 New FTX report dives deeper into how bad things were. South Korean exchange Gdac hacked. Bank of England pulling a team together for CBDC. BitGet starts $100M Asia-focused web3 fund. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/10/20236 minutes, 19 seconds
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"SushiSwap suffers exploit" Apr 09, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $27,941 Ethereum is up .5% at $1,840 Binance Coin is up slightly at $310 SushiSwap suffers exploit Paxos' national banking charter expires. zkSync rescues Gemholic's stuck funds. Sphere 3D brings lawsuit against Gryphon Digital. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/9/20236 minutes, 14 seconds
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"Rolling Stones announce (NFT) project" Apr 08, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $28,036 Ethereum is up slightly at $1,868 Binance Coin is down slightly at $311 Rolling Stones working on 'NFT' project OpenSea Pro boosts OpenSea in race with Blur. Thailand politician promises crypto airdrop if he wins. dYdX to exit Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/8/20236 minutes, 3 seconds
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"Twitter logo returns, Doge falls." Apr 07, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down .5% at $27,850 Ethereum is down .5% at $1,849 Binance Coin is down slightly at $310 South Korea officials say Do Kwon has no discernible property in the country. Robinhood's fresh $10M penalty for 2020 actions. Twitter logo returns, doge falls. Decentraland Metaverse Fashion week attendance was down 76% compared to last year. Repayment window for mt. Gox creditors opens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/7/20236 minutes, 19 seconds
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"Australian regulator cancels Binance's derivatives license" Apr 06, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $27,952 Ethereum is up slightly% at $1,866 Binance Coin is up slightly at $312 Australian Securities and Investments Commission has cancelled Binance’s derivatives license India ramps up CBDC onboarding efforts. Bitcoin White paper deep in MacOS system file. VitaDAO votes to create for-profit company. DWF labs injects $16M into RACA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/6/20236 minutes, 38 seconds
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"Doge futures hit ATH" Apr 05, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $28,584 Ethereum is up slightly% at $1,914 Binance Coin is up .5% at $316 Doge futures hit all time high open interest. Donald Trump NFT collection up 450% on arraignment. Texas anti-mining bill passes committee, heads to senate. Ralph Lauren to accept crypto payments in Miami store. Tokenized gold surpasses 1B in market cap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/5/20236 minutes, 6 seconds
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"CZ refutes Interpol rumors" Apr 04, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down .5% at $28,277 Ethereum is down .5% at $1,864 Binance Coin is up slightly at $311 Dogecoin up 27% Binance & CZ swat down rumors of Interpol red notice. Dogecoin up on Elon changing Twitter logo to Doge dog. Euler hacker returns all funds. Allbridge exploiter returns funds after being doxxed by BNB chain. Li.Fi raises $17.5M. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/4/20235 minutes, 57 seconds
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"Arbitrum DAO turmoil over first governance vote" Apr 03, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $28,231 Ethereum is up .5% at $1,807 Binance Coin is down slightly at $312 Arbitrum DAO turmoil over first governance vote. The Block goes through layoffs Re7 Capital + Republic Crypto go live with new fund. MEV bots exploited for $20+M Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/3/20236 minutes, 38 seconds
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"Arbitrum governance votes for control of $1B" Apr 02, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $28,355 Ethereum is up slightly at $1,818 Binance Coin is down slightly at $314 Arbitrum governance gets first vote: for control of $1B. NY judge puts Binance/Voyager deal on hold. Marathon Digital CFO retiring. TabConf goes open source for topics/speakers TUSD stablecoin gets boost from Binance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/2/20235 minutes, 57 seconds
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"Justin Sun says he's ending tenure as WTO ambassador for Grenada" Apr 01, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $28,387 Ethereum is down slightly at $1,824 Binance Coin is down slightly at $314 Curious timing for Justin Sun to step back. FTX EU has set up a website to repay users US Gov sells $216M of seized BTC. Kraken's F1 livery to feature Bitcoin whitepaper Bittrex will stop operations in the US citing regulatory enviornment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/1/20236 minutes, 10 seconds
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"Justin Sun shares receipt for diplomat status" Mar 31, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $27,927 Ethereum is down slightly at $1,793 Binance Coin is down slightly at $316 Justin Sun says he's still a diplomat—despite Grenada press reports. Circle's USDC loses market cap Sushi Swap CEO expresses worry over US regulation Trump indictment boosts Trump NFT cards. Terawulf shares up on mining profit boost. Flybondi integrates web3 with Algorand NFT e-tickets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/31/20236 minutes, 7 seconds
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"SBF will plead not guilty to new charges" Mar 30, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Bitcoin is up slightly at $28,652 Ethereum is down slightly at $1,802 Binance Coin is down slightly at $316 SBF will plead not guilty to new charges Kraken files to stay in Canada Dex Level Finance will transfer $200M to treasury. Bitcoin options expiring Tokenized Warhols come to Ethereum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/30/20236 minutes
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"Montenegro official says extradition will only take place after court proceedings." Mar 29, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $28,354 Ethereum is up slightly at $1,812 Binance Coin is up slightly at $317 SBF hit with new count for conspiracy to violate the anti-bribery provisions in the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Financial Times says Binance active in China after 2017 ban. Marko Kovac says extradition will only take place after court proceedings in Montenegro Safemoon exploit. Eigen Layer has closed $50M series A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/29/20236 minutes, 16 seconds
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"CFTC sues Binance and CZ" Mar 28, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $27,033 Ethereum is up 1% at $1,743 Binance Coin is up .5% at $310 CFTC sues Binance and CZ Disney lays off metaverse team. UK cancels NFT plans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/28/20236 minutes, 35 seconds
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"MicroStrategy buys more BTC" Mar 27, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $27,880 Ethereum is down slightly at $1,765 Binance Coin is up slightly at $328 MicroStrategy buys $150M of BTC. Pays off Silvergate loan. FTX's bankruptcy estate consolidates Arbitrum airdrop tokens. First Citizens purchases SVB assets. G7 pushes for tighter global crypto regulations. Gucci teaming up with Yuga Kokomo devs exit scam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/27/20236 minutes, 3 seconds
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"Euler? Euler? Exploiter returns funds" Mar 26, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 1% at $27,950 Ethereum is up slightly at $1,780 Binance Coin is up slightly at $327 Euler finance exploiter returns $100M in funds. Bitcoin from BTC-e on the move. Particle Network picks up $7M in funding Universal works with Aptos on web3 game. Fed denies Custodia application. Coinshares releases report on bitcoin ownership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/26/20236 minutes, 13 seconds
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"Amazon NFT rumors get new support" Mar 25, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $27,510 Ethereum is down slightly at $1,747 Binance Coin is up slightly at $324 Amazon email to Coindesk managing editor appears to confirm rumors of NFT efforts. Eversheds Sutherland files to secure assets for FTX debtors. NFT auction by Sotheby's disappoints BlockFi approved to sell $5M of mining rigs Swerve Finance undergoing $1.3M governance attack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/25/20235 minutes, 37 seconds
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"Do Kwon arrested in Montenegro" Mar 24, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down .5% at $27,779 Ethereum is down .5% at $1,756 Binance Coin is down slightly at $321 Do Kwon arrested in Montenegro Nayib Bukele introduces bill to eliminate taxes on technology innovations. Binance suspends spot trading. Cathie Woods picks up $17.7M of Coinbase. Ethereum Foundation doubling bug bounty ahead of upgrade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/24/20235 minutes, 42 seconds
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"SEC investigating Coinbase" Mar 23, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $27,629 Ethereum is up slightly at $1,758 Binance Coin is up slightly at $326 SEC investigating Coinbase SEC Charges Tron's Justin Sun Shares for Block fall on short seller's report Donald Trump NFT's pick up sales on possible indictment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/23/20236 minutes, 14 seconds
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"White House releases report on digital assets" Mar 22, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $28,202 Ethereum is down slightly at $1,790 Binance Coin is down .5% at $322 White House releases report on digital assets Copper to cut 15% of staff, focus on ClearLoop product. Cathie Wood's ARK invest sells $13M of Coinbase shares. Celsius judge approves settlement option a16z leads $40M round for CCP games. BitGet invests $30M into BitKeep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/22/20235 minutes, 49 seconds
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"Circle increasing European footprint." Mar 21, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $28,070 Ethereum is down slightly at $1,764 Binance Coin is up slightly at $335 Conor Grogan tracks over 600k ETH that's locked forever Circle applies for licensing in France. ECB wants more consistency in licensing in EU US Supreme Court hears first crypto case Core Scientific to give $20M in equipment to creditor PPM Auros lands $17M investment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/21/20235 minutes, 54 seconds
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"FTX in-fighting continues" Mar 20, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $28,262 Ethereum is down slightly at $1,782 Binance Coin is up slightly at $338 Open interest on BTC futures hits $12B. Signature Bank's non-crypto assets to be taken over by Flagstar bank. FTX court filings allege Bahamas arm just a shell. Belgian crypto ad rules changing May 17th DWF labs invests $20M into Synthetix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/20/20236 minutes, 16 seconds
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"Microsoft tests crypto wallet in Edge browser" Mar 19, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $27,229 Ethereum is up slightly at $1,789 Binance Coin is up slightly at $338 Microsoft testing crypto wallet in Microsoft Edge browser Bitcoin ATM maker General Bytes shuts down cloud service after vulnerability disclosed.  BlockSec prevents a $5M loss for Paraspace Polygon partners with Salesforce for an NFT-based loyalty program. BBC covers iEarn Bot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/19/20236 minutes, 4 seconds
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"A million dollar bet." Mar 18, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $27,480 Ethereum is up slightly at $1,816 Binance Coin is up slightly at $344 FTX custodians have determined that at the time of bankruptcy, FTX had a $6.8B hole. Movement from Euler Finance exploiter. ARK raises $16M for crypto fund. USDC traders make $16.5M Balji Srinivasan makes $1M:1BTC hyperinflation bet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/18/20236 minutes, 35 seconds
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"Fallout from SVB" Mar 17, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $26,675 Ethereum is up slightly at $1,745 Binance Coin is down slightly at $335 Fallout from SVB Gensler suggests that staking projects are securities Fidelity Crypto launches beyond waitlist. Companies moving away from term "NFT" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/17/20236 minutes, 44 seconds
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"Crypto-friendly Signature bank seized by regulators over the weekend." Mar 13, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $22,368 Ethereum is up 1% at $1,596 Binance Coin is up .5% at $298 Filecoin up 20% Aptos up 18% Litecoin up 15% SVB crisis mitigated. Crypto-friendly Signature bank was shuttered over the weekend. CZ rotates 1B in BUSD to BTC, ETH, BNB Euler Finance flash loan attack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/13/20236 minutes, 13 seconds
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"Circle pledges to fill any gaps in wake of SVB to maintain USDC's $1 value." Mar 12, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $20,541 Ethereum is down slightly at $1,469 Binance Coin is down slightly at $277 SVB crisis continues. Circle pledges to stand by USDC's $1 value even if it means plugging $3B hole with debt. Moonbirds fire sale on blur. Brevan Howard will house former Dragon Fly capital fund. Airbit founders plead guilty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/12/20236 minutes, 25 seconds
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"SVB downfall bleeds into crypto" Mar 11, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $20,184 Ethereum is up slightly at $1,437 Binance Coin is up slightly at $276 SVB affects USDC, BlockFi. ARK buys even more Coinbase Yuga Labs to hold second trip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/11/20236 minutes, 9 seconds
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"Bank pressures push markets lower. Biden proposes crypto tax updates." Mar 10, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $19,920 Ethereum is up .5% at $1,394 Binance Coin is up .5% at $ 269 Biden proposes crypto tax updates for 2024 New York suing KuCoin, also says ETH is an unregistered security. blockchain. com to wind down asset management arm. US DOJ appeals Voyager/Binance. us deal. CryptoPunk #9682 purchased thanks to free Goerli tokens. Ark Invest adds over $20M in Coinbase shares. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/10/20236 minutes, 16 seconds
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"Silvergate bank to wind down operations." Mar 09, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $21,604 Ethereum is down slightly at $1,531 Binance Coin is down slightly at $288 Silvergate bank to voluntarily wind down. US Gov moves 10k BTC. MT. GOX registration/repayment moves again. Coinbase announces WaaS Audius launches NFT-gated content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/9/20236 minutes, 12 seconds
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"Federal judge okays Voyager Digital acquisition by Binance Us" Mar 08, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $22,038 Ethereum is down slightly at $1,553 Binance Coin is down slightly at $287 Binance Us gets green light from federal judge for Voyager Digital India adds crypto to anti-money laundering rules BaFIN officials say no NFTs are securities  Canadian crypto miner pow.re gets 100MW contract in Paraguay. Tender. fi hacker swaps black hat for white. Lawyers for Jimmy Fallon say subpoena for Bored Ape overly burdensome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/8/20236 minutes, 7 seconds
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"FTX suing Grayscale over fees & lockups." Mar 07, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $22,393 Ethereum is up slightly at $1,567 Binance Coin is up slightly at $286 FTX suing Grayscale over fees & lockups. TwelveFold sells out — pulls in around $16.5M. Hermes seeking court injunction re: MetaBirkins NFTs Scroll closes $50M round. Gordon Ramsay avatars headed for Sandbox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/7/20236 minutes, 20 seconds
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"BIS announces cross border retail CBDC program" Mar 06, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $22,397 Ethereum is up slightly at $1,564 Binance Coin is up slightly at $284 Police in Singapore start investigation into Do Kwon’s terraform labs. BIS announces cross border retail CBDC program Kraken working on own bank ETHDenver aims higher next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/6/20236 minutes, 3 seconds
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"TwelveFold Ordinals to auction from 3pm PST." Mar 05, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $22,444 Ethereum is up slightly at $1,571 Binance Coin is up slightly at $291 Ripples' Brad Garlinghouse tells Bloomberg the SEC’s regulation approach is putting the US at risk  Shanghai upgrade is slated for April TwelveFold Ordinals to auction from 3pm PST. ByBit halting deposits via SWIFT. Multicoin capital down 91% last year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/5/20235 minutes, 51 seconds
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"Silvergate closes SEN platform." Mar 04, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $22,386 Ethereum is up slightly at $1,570 Binance Coin is up slightly at $291 DOJ wants SBF to just have a flip phone and whitelisted web access. SEC lawyer tells judge staff thinks binance.us is running unregistered securities — judge shrugs it off. Silvergate closes SEN platform. Celsius converts 23k WBTC to BTC. Uniswap Labs faces Apple in iOS listing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/4/20236 minutes, 12 seconds
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"Questions about Silvergate bank's future" Mar 03, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $22,342 Ethereum is up slightly at $1,564 Binance Coin is down slightly at $288 Questions about Silvergate bank's future Coinbase acquiring River Digital Asset Management. Block launches C= MicroStrategy lead Michael Saylor to face court over DC taxes. XMON trader mistimes trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/3/20236 minutes, 25 seconds
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"Coinbase's Brian Armstrong calls for clearer regulation in US" Mar 02, 2023

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down .5% at $23,370 Ethereum is down slightly at $1,636 Binance Coin is down slightly at $298 Coinbase's Brian Armstrong calls for clear regulatory environment in US Snopp Dogg will take place as Chief Ganjaroo Officer for Roobet. BitBNS said they hid $7.5M hack due to law enforcement request. Robinhood to roll out iOS wallet ArbiSwap apparently rug pulls users. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/2/20236 minutes, 17 seconds
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"Visa & Mastercard deny Reuters report — will carry on." Mar 01, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $23,712 Ethereum is down slightly at $1,651 Binance Coin is down slightly at $302 Visa & Mastercard deny reuters report. SEC charges FTX’s Nishad Singh. Solana labs will make improvements to its software upgrade process Conflux picks up a $10M investment from DWF. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/1/20236 minutes, 16 seconds
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"Reuters reports Visa & Mastercard may pause crypto partnership plans." Feb 28, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $23,416 Ethereum is up slightly at $1,635 Binance Coin is up slightly at $303 Visa & Mastercard to pause crypto partnership plans. Wintermute researcher says Jane Street wallet perhaps involved in UST depegging. Voyager digital cashes out large crypto position. Yuga Labs debuts bitcoin based generative digital art collection. Robinhood had SEC subpoena following FTX bankruptcy. MyAlgo exploited for $9.6M. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/28/20236 minutes, 10 seconds
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"Japanese conglomerates join forces on metaverse initiative: Ryugukoku" Feb 27, 2023

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $23,414 Ethereum is up slightly at $1,641 Binance Coin is down slightly at $304 Japanese conglomerates to work together on Japanese metaverse infrastructure. Texas Regulators caution selling voyager to binance. us Vauld granted another creditor protection extension Animoca Brands Chairman Yat Siu comments on Blur — calling cutting royalties insulting to creators. Funds shorting bitcoin record record $10M in weekly inflows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/27/20236 minutes, 17 seconds
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"Lido Finance reports largest-ever daily staking of Eth." Feb 26, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down .5% at $23,176 Ethereum is down .5% at $1,597 Binance Coin is down slightly at $302 Lido Finance reports largest ever daily staking with more than 150k ETH staked. The Central African Republic’s Sango Coin experiences deposit downtime. Solana offline for almost a whole day. Oasis uses admin backdoor to grab Wormhole hacker funds. Platypus Finance says French police took hackers into custody. Goerli Eth speculated up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/26/20236 minutes, 28 seconds
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"IMF calls for coordinated action from members over crypto" Feb 24, 2023

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $23,865 Ethereum is down slightly at $1,642 Binance Coin is down slightly at $309 SBF facing new criminal charges IMF calls for coordinated action from members over crypto Coinbase unveils Base DEA seized $1.8M from criminals through Binance. 3AC liquidators to auction NFTs. Block Q4 results show BTC profit down 25%. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/24/20236 minutes, 31 seconds
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"NYAG sues CoinEx. Spotify pilots token-gated playlists" Feb 23, 2023

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 1% at $23,980 Ethereum is up 1% at $1,648 Binance Coin is up 1% at $309 NYAG sues CoinEx Federal Judge rules Dapper Labs’ NBA Top Shot moments are securities. Galaxy Digital closes on a 44M acquisition of the self custody platform GK8. Spotify is piloting token enabled music playlists Forsage Founders indicted for a 340M Ponzi scheme BAYC holders sell 70 apes. Sabre56 raises $35M to build 150 megawatts of hosting sites. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/23/20236 minutes, 34 seconds
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"Google Cloud to validate on the Tezos Network" Feb 22, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down .5% at $24,124 Ethereum is down slightly at $1,645 Binance Coin is down .5% at $307 Google Cloud to validate on the Tezos Network EU edits language around self hosted wallets in AML bill. Hong Kon to earmark $6.4M for web3 ecosystem. Klatyn Foundation to cut token supply by 50% Friendsies NFT collection apparently rugs Polygon Labs cuts 20% of staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/22/20236 minutes, 22 seconds
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"FTX Japan to resume withdrawals today." Feb 21, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news FTX Japan is set to resume crypto and fiat withdrawals today. CoinShares profits fall 97% for 2022 Fireblocks working on off-exchange crypto custody. Litecoin Network gets first NFTs. CTO at Composable finance is out. gateway. fm pulls in $4.6M round Renegade comes out of stealth with $3.4M in seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/21/20236 minutes, 29 seconds
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"Hong Kong regulator reconsiders ban on retail crypto trading." Feb 20, 2023

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news  Bitcoin is down slightly at $24,848 Ethereum is down slightly at $1,708 Binance Coin is down slightly at $317 Hong Kong regulator to re-think ban on retail crypto trading. FSB addresses G20 saying stablecoins won't meet its high standards. Zipmex to restart customer withdrawals. OKX shows $8.6B in clean assets in their proof of reserves.  Galois capital to shutter its largest fund. Bitmain's BitFuFu to offer mining rig coupons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/20/20235 minutes, 55 seconds
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"Blockchain. com refutes rumors of sale" Feb 19, 2023

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news  Bitcoin is up slightly at $24,696 Ethereum is down slightly at $1,697 Binance Coin is up slightly at $316 blockchain. com says it's an asset buyer, not a seller as rumors swirl about it selling pieces of business. Jdotcolumbo points out Yuga Labs' BAKC logo lifted from easy drawing guides tutorial Dexible exploited, BlockTower loses $1.5M. BlockSec calls back $2.4M from Platypus hacker MicroStrategy raises $46.6M through share sales. YGG raising for first VC fund. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/19/20236 minutes, 12 seconds
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"SEC suit against Do Kwon/Terraform Labs gives new insights" Feb 18, 2023

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news  Bitcoin is up slightly at $24,631 Ethereum is up slightly at $1,697 Binance Coin is up .5% at $316 SEC lawsuit against Terraform Labs says Do Kwon moved more than 10k BTC out of the platform after the collapse. Bloomberg says Former FTX Executive Nishad Singh plans to plead guilty to fraud charges. CZ says Binance may limit bids/investment interest in bankrupt US-based companies. OpenSea adjusts fees after Blur overtakes. SEC brings suit against Paul Pierce over EthereumMax promotion. Mongraal lists Golden Key for $3.7M. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/18/20236 minutes, 23 seconds
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"SEC brings lawsuit against Do Kwon, Terraform labs." Feb 17, 2023

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news  Bitcoin is up slightly at $23,873 Ethereum is down slightly at $1,665 Binance Coin is down slightly at $309 SEC brings lawsuit against Terraform Labs, Do Kwon. Reuters looking into Binance.us fund movements to a Merit Peak Ltd associated with CZ. Nigeria Fiat crisis. Record keeping at Celsius now integral part of bankruptcy. Trader front runs GNS listing on Binance. Superplastic pulls in 20M in Series A led by Amazon's Alexa Fund Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/17/20236 minutes, 32 seconds
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"BTC up. Markets see $200M in liquidations." Feb 16, 2023

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news  Bitcoin is up slightly at $24,576 Ethereum is up .5% at $1,687 Binance Coin is up slightly at $319 Green market sees 6mo high for BTC, causes 200M in liquidations. SBFs bail co-signers revealed: friends of parents from work. Tornado Cash dev Alexey Pertsev still behind bars in NL. Blur escalates fight with OpenSea USDT gains on BUSD's decline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/16/20236 minutes, 44 seconds
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"New subpoenas in FTX case" Feb 15, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 1% at $22,758 Ethereum is up 1% at $1,583 Binance Coin is up 1% at $304 Lido DAO, up 16%.  New subpoenas in FTX case. Senator Elizabeth Warren to re-introduce AML bill. Paxos burns 684M worth of BUSD Conflux network to build SIM cards in pilot with China Telecom Celsius shows new plan for sale to NovaWulf Binance and Huobi freeze $1.4M in crypto tied to harmony bridge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/15/20236 minutes, 41 seconds
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"SEC & CFTC charges against SBF postponed until after criminal case" Feb 14, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Bitcoin is up .5% at $21,882 Ethereum is up .5% at $1,515 Binance Coin is up .5% at $295 SEC & CFTC postpone charges against SBF until after criminal charges settle. FTX’s Turkish units will be excluded from the us bankruptcy proceedings Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong takes on Washington FCA moves against UK based crypto ATMs. Monad Labs raises $19M Swiss firm Taurus raises $65M series B. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/14/20236 minutes, 16 seconds
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"Coinbase CEO warns SEC over stance on staking." Feb 13, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down .5% at $21,646 Ethereum is down .5% at $1,484 Binance Coin is down 1.5% at $291 Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says the firm will defend its staking "in court" if necessary. SEC suing Paxos over BUSD. Limit Break QR code snafu during Super Bowl. UAE CBDC in the works. Wormhole exploiter may be staking ETH. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/13/20236 minutes, 9 seconds
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"Nexo will halt Earn program." Feb 12, 2023

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down .5% at $21,820 Ethereum is down .5% at $1,526 Binance Coin is down slightly at $308 Limit Break will take first super bowl NFT ad spot. Genesis will sell itself off as part of DCG saving efforts. Nexo will halt Earn program. Coinbase's head of product leaves for a16z. Banco de Brasil will enable tax paying with crypto through Bitfy Worldcoin raising more funds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/12/20236 minutes, 23 seconds
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"Vitalik Buterin donates 99ETH to earthquake relief." Feb 11, 2023

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $21,719 Ethereum is up slightly at $1,520 Binance Coin is up slightly at $309 Vitalik Buterin donates 99 Eth to Ahbap Earthquake support. Cathie Wood adds more COIN holdings Gensler says Kraken move should put other firms on notice — but doesn't publish any new rules. India’s Finance minister is leading a charge in the G20 for a coordinated crypto regulation Eddy Alexandre, CEO of EminiFX pleads guilty to commodities fraud. Yuga Labs donates Crypto Punk to Centre Pompidou. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/11/20236 minutes, 35 seconds
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"Kraken to stop staking services & pay $30M fine to zealous SEC" Feb 10, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $21,808 Ethereum is down slightly at $1,541 Binance Coin is down slightly at $306 Kraken to shutter staking after SEC probe — will pay $30M fine. Paxos faces NYDFS investigation PayPal reports $604M crypto holdings at close of 2022. Deputy puts Rihanna hit on Anotherblock. DForce loses $3.6M in hack. Su Zhu announces OPNX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/10/20236 minutes, 41 seconds
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"Tether reports $700M in 4th quarter profits." Feb 09, 2023

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $22,730 Ethereum is up .5% at $1,639 Binance Coin is up .5% at $321 Tether reports $700M in 4th quarter profits. Tron creates Tron Artificial Intelligence Development Fund to support AI focused projects. Jury rules in favor of Hermès in MetaBirkins case. MakerDAO to introduce Spark Protocol — a rival to Aave LocalBitcoins will shutter after 10 years. Affirm Crypto shutters after 2 years. Coincover raises $30M. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/9/20236 minutes, 22 seconds
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"Bank of England asks public for comments on new digital pound project." Feb 08, 2023

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $23,125 Ethereum is down slightly at $1,672 Binance Coin is up slightly at $330 The Sandbox. Up 20% SBF appeals judge's decision to reveal bail co-signers. FTX lawyers billed $7.5M in November. Argo blockchain mines 14% more BTC in Jan, than in Dec. Bank of England asks public for comments on digital pound. Sandbox up on Saudi Arabia news. Coinbase PM Ishan Wahi first insider in crypto history to admit guilt in an insider trading case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/8/20236 minutes, 40 seconds
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"Miners Hut 8 and US Bitcoin corp announce merger deal." Feb 07, 2023

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $23,018 Ethereum is up slightly at $1,643 Binance Coin is up slightly at $329 Signature Bank to face a class action lawsuit for "substantially facilitating" the FTX debacle DEX aggregator CoW has been hacked for over $180k Miners Hut 8 and US Bitcoin corp announce merger deal. DCG offloading Grayscale holdings WeTransfer to partner with blockchain platform minima Mason Rothschild x Hermes lawsuit with jury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/7/20236 minutes, 44 seconds
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"FTX debtors want money back from political donations" Feb 06, 2023

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $22,904 Ethereum is up .5% at $1,636 Binance Coin is up .5% at $327 Li.Fi calls on Uniswap to not deploy with a single bridge. FTX debtors want money back from political donations South Korea to widen definition of what counts as blockchain based security. Financial regulator in UK warns of potential jail time for crypto ad violations. 620k new bitcoin addresses created since Jan 13th price surge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/6/20236 minutes, 31 seconds
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"a16z votes against deploying uniswap on BNB" Feb 05, 2023

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 1% at $23,141 Ethereum is down 1% at $1,646 Binance Coin is down .5% at $326 UK Economic secretary to the Treasury Andrew Griffith promises Financial Services and Markets bill by Easter a16z throws weight against deploying the latest uniswap iteration on BNB chain Activision Blizzard will pay $35M in SEC fines Unicorn Starkware will open source its core cryptographic software tool Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/5/20236 minutes, 10 seconds
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"SBF's Emergent Fidelity Technologies files for bankruptcy" Feb 04, 2023

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 1% at $23,573 Ethereum is up 2% at $1,694 Binance Coin is up 1% at $332 SBF's Emergent Fidelity Technologies files for bankruptcy. FTX-backed NFT company Limit break spending $6.5M on Super Bowl ad. MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor responds to Charlie Munger’s Bitcoin position. Takashi Murakami is working on a 13 piece NFT collection with Hublot. Protocol Labs is cutting 21% of their staff  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/4/20236 minutes, 31 seconds
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"MicroStrategy reports 4th quarter loss." Feb 03, 2023

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $23,515 Ethereum is up slightly at $1,651 Binance Coin is up slightly at $332 MicroStrategy reports 4th quarter loss. Coinbase stock up on lawsuit dismissal. Kraken closes Abu Dhabi branch. Craig Wright heads back to court. Mastercard NFT product lead resigns in artistic fashion. Marathon Digital sold 1,500 BTC in January Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/3/20236 minutes, 23 seconds
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"Alameda Research wallet receives $10M in stablecoins from a Bitfinex wallet" Feb 02, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $23,800 Ethereum is up slightly at $1,672 Binance Coin is down slightly at $330 Avalanche, up 18% Alameda Research wallet receives $10M in stablecoins from a Bitfinex hot wallet. 99yr old Charlie Munger wants complete crypto ban in US Prosecutors in South Korea arrested an executive linked to the crypto exchange bithumb BonqDAO was exploited for $88M. Luxor mines largest Bitcoin block ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/2/20236 minutes, 25 seconds
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"India will maintain restrictive crypto tax rules in 2023 budget" Feb 01, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $23,048 Ethereum is down .5% at $1,576 Binance Coin is up slightly at $308 India to maintain restrictive crypto tax rules in the 2023 budget dYdX users traded 466B in crypto derivatives across 2022 Voyager is swatting down Alameda’s attempts to recover 446M in assets Celsius to allow some users to withdraw up to 94% Defiance Digital’s NFT ETF will be wound down SIMBA Chain receives $30M funding bump from the US Airforce. Decentralized twitter alternative Damus goes live on App Store. Ripple says 2022 was a great year for them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/1/20236 minutes, 38 seconds
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"Celsius bankruptcy examiner issues report" Jan 31, 2023

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $23,016 Ethereum is up .5% at $1,581 Binance Coin is up .5% at $311 Independent examiner releases damning comments about Celsius' behavior. Alameda asks Voyager for $446M to be returned. Hong Kong moves toward stronger stablecoin licensing regime Kazakhstan asks for public comments on planned exchange restrictions Addressble raises $7.5M Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/31/20236 minutes, 31 seconds
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"NYDFS investigates Gemini over FDIC language" Jan 30, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $23,102 Ethereum is down .5% at $1,579 Binance Coin is down slightly at $307 NYDFS investigates Gemini Philippines securities exchange regulator seeks comments from the public Premier league partners with Sorare Arbitum based DEX emerges from stealth. Hypernative picks up $9M in a seed round. Pfizer Ventures backs VitaDAO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/30/20236 minutes, 10 seconds
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"Secret strife. NFT roundup." Jan 29, 2023

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 1% at $23,603 Ethereum is up 1% at $1,621 Binance Coin is up slightly at $316 Secret network's internal turmoil. Skybridge Capital losing investors after dismal returns. Yuga Labs co-founder stepping back due to health concerns. BAYC artist releases NFT project Azuki's twitter hacked. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/29/20236 minutes, 9 seconds
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"SBF's lawyers ask judge for access to FTX wallets." Jan 28, 2023

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down .5% at $22,912 Ethereum is down 1% at $1,567 Binance Coin is down 1% at $304 SBF's lawyers want him to have access to FTX wallets. FTX lawyers want SBF to have no contact with staff. Disputes between Binance and WazirX heat up. UK man sentenced for 4.5 yrs over $2M crypto theft. CoinTracker cutting 20% of staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/28/20236 minutes, 44 seconds
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"Amazon reportedly planning NFT initiative." Jan 27, 2023

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $22,948 Ethereum is down .5% at $1,576 Binance Coin is down .5% at $304 Amazon planning NFT initiative for the spring. Proof's VP says Kevin Rose's hack didn't affect Proof. FTX lawyers ask judge for permission to subpoena SBF's family dydx pushes back token unlock. South Korean officials probe price manipulation Ted Cruz wants crypto vending on Capitol Hill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/27/20236 minutes, 28 seconds
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"FTX publishes impressive creditor list." Jan 26, 2023

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $23,109 Ethereum is up 1% at $1,614 Binance Coin is up 1% at $306 FTX publishes 116 pg creditor list Elizabeth Warren speaks at event for American Economic Liberties Project. Praises SEC, derides crypto. Coinbase faces $3.6M fine from Dutch Central Bank Mango Markets is suing Avraham Eisenberg for balance of what he stole. Pedigree brings real dog adoption to the metaverse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/26/20236 minutes, 14 seconds
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"French regulators vote for favorable crypto regulations." Jan 25, 2023

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $22,721 Ethereum is up 1% at $1,564 Binance Coin is up .5% at $303 French vote for favourable crypto regulations while waiting for MiCA UK's financial services minister pushes regulators Vitalik Buterin closes short on RAI, nets $92k. MakerDAO community shows support for Yearn Finance lockup. Blockstream raises $125M. Gemba raises $18M in Series A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/25/20236 minutes, 31 seconds
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"EU plans bills for EU CBDC and metaverse." Jan 24, 2023

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $22,982 Ethereum is down slightly at $1,628 Binance Coin is up slightly at $314 EU plans pair of bills: one CBDC, one metaverse. EU considers crypto taxes to fund budget. French National Assembly debates crypto rules ahead of MiCA Wormhole exploiter swaps Eth to stETH — heads for DeFi. BlockFi to sell 160M in bitcoin mining loans  Gemini lays off 10%. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/24/20236 minutes, 28 seconds
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"Vitalik proposes privacy-focused stealth addresses." Jan 23, 2023

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $22,936 Ethereum is down slightly at $1,636 Binance Coin is down slightly at $305 Vitalik Buterin proposes stealth addresses for Ethereum Chainway debuts privacy tool for Tornado Cash Uniswap temperature check vote for migration to BNB chain sees 80% support. Central African Republic drafting crypto bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/23/20236 minutes, 20 seconds
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"Mergers, acquisitions, and funding rounds" Jan 22, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $22,890 Ethereum is up .5% at $1,634 Binance Coin is up slightly at $303 DCG wants to sell off assets including Coindesk. Fantom releases Ecosystem Vault funding for dApps on the network. Candy Digital raises $38.5M. NIL Foundation raises $22M Escape Velocity raises $25M ZK startup Hyper Oracle raises $3M Multichain wallet Cypher raises $4.3M Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/22/20236 minutes, 26 seconds
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"US wants forfeiture of $700M+ from SBF" Jan 21, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $23,023 Ethereum is up slightly at $1,656 Binance Coin is up slightly at $304 Solana, up 19% US Seizes $171M from SBF, brings total to $700M+ SEC issues charges against MNGO Markets exploiter Avraham Eisenberg Brett Harrison raises $5M in stealth for DeFi project Genesis owes Stellar Foundation $13M. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/21/20236 minutes, 20 seconds
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"DCG's Genesis files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy." Jan 20, 2023

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $21,100 Ethereum is up .5% at $1,559 Binance Coin is up .5% at $289 DCG's Genesis files for Chapter 11 protection Huobi confirms Justin Sun is leading the exchange. Neopets Meta raises $4M Nexo will pay $45M to settle SEC and state charges Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/20/20236 minutes, 55 seconds
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"Flashbots raising $50M at $1B valuation". Jan 19, 2023

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $20,711 Ethereum is down slightly at $1,518 Binance Coin is down .5% at $288 NAB creates stablecoin: AUDN Flashbots raising $50M at $1B valuation DOJ announces Bitzlato arrest ENS DAO selling 10k ETH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/19/20236 minutes, 13 seconds
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"Coinbase will halt operations in Japan" Jan 18, 2023

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $21,264 Ethereum is up .5% at $1,580 Binance Coin is up .5% at $302 Shiba Inu, up 17% Coinbase to halt operations in Japan DCG stops quarterly dividend payment to strengthen balance sheet. WEF announces own metaverse prototype Hashkey closes 3rd fund with $500M in pocket. 776 backs SYKY in $9.5M Series A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/18/20236 minutes, 16 seconds
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"3AC's founders seek $25M for new exchange, per pitch deck." Jan 17, 2023

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $21,227 Ethereum is down slightly at $1,568 Binance Coin is down slightly at $302 3AC's founders seek funding for new exchange. Silvergate posted a loss of $1 billion in the fourth quarter. EU to postpone MiCA vote until april. China’s digital yuan has been used for the first time to buy securities. Bank of America says CBDCs and stable coins are the future of money  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/17/20237 minutes, 2 seconds
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"Hacked funds from Horizon on the move" Jan 16, 2023

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $20,807 Ethereum is down slightly at $1,541 Binance Coin is down .5% at $297 Binance will allow off-platform custody for leveraged positions. Central bank of Iran is working with Russian government on a gold-backed stablecoin. Over $60M in stolen funds from Horizon on the move. Bithumb was ordered to pay over 200k in damages to investors over 2017 downtime. Azuki’s new city Hilumia has launched Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/16/20236 minutes, 14 seconds
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"Alameda Research wallets fumble over $1 million in fresh asset liquidations" Jan 15, 2023

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $20,703 Ethereum is down slightly at $1,532 Binance Coin is up slightly at $298 Aptos up 15% Arkham says Alameda Research lost over $1 million in asset liquidations this weekend. Anthony Scaramucci is investing in startup from former FTX US president Brett Harrison Justin Sun evaluating a $1B buy of DCG assets. Gamini hit with new lawsuit seeking class-action status.   Sortium raises a $7.8M seed round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/15/20236 minutes, 17 seconds
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"Virunga national park’s bitcoin mining solution" Jan 14, 2023

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 1% at $20,894 Ethereum is up .5% at $1,537 Binance Coin is up slightly at $305 Solana up 35% Polkadot up 17% DOJ joins chorus of objections against FTX's choice of lawyers. Wider market rally driven by futures interest. Virunga national park’s bitcoin mining solution.  WYRE lifts 90% withdrawal limit due to strategic funding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/14/20236 minutes, 46 seconds
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"SEC charges Gemini & Genesis over unregistered securities." Jan 13, 2023

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $18,852 Ethereum is down slightly at $1,405 Binance Coin is down slightly at $285 SEC charges Gemini & Genesis over unregistered securities. Cathie Wood's ARK adds more COIN Société Générale borrows $7 million in DAI from MakerDAO. LendHub suffers $6M hack. Crypto .com lays off 20% of employees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/13/20235 minutes, 55 seconds
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"FTX's leadership say they've found a liquid $5B." Jan 12, 2023

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $18,270 Ethereum is up slightly at $1,398 Binance Coin is down slightly at $283 Avalanche up 23% FTX's new leadership says they've found a liquid $5B. Short traders see $200M in liquidations ARK ads nearly $3.3M worth of COIN shares blockchain. com lays off 28% of staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/12/20236 minutes, 22 seconds
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"Gemini escalates fight with DCG" Jan 11, 2023

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down .5% at $17,420 Ethereum is down slightly at $1,332 Binance Coin is up slightly at $277 New FTX shareholders officially revealed in court documents Gala games deletes tweet suggesting partnership with The Rock. A judge will allow Binance US to move ahead with buying Voyager assets. Group One discloses 13.5% stake in MicroStrategy Gemini escalates fight with DCG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/11/20236 minutes, 22 seconds
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"US DOJ seizes SBF's $HOOD shares." Jan 10, 2023

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $17,235 Ethereum is down slightly at $1,327 Binance Coin is up slightly at $274 Aptos, up 35% US DOJ seizes SBF's $HOOD shares. BlockFi says Zac Prince cashed out that $10M to pay taxes. Coinbase cutting 20% of staff. CFTC joins case against Mango Markets exploiter Avraham Eisenberg Nepal instructs ISPs to prevent all crypto-related activity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/10/20236 minutes, 23 seconds
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"Huobi Korea moves to sever ties with larger Huobi Global" Jan 09, 2023

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $17,241 Ethereum is up slightly at $1,320 Binance Coin is up slightly at $279 Lido Dao, up 18% Over 100 parties interested in FTX subsidiaries as deadline nears. Messari Founder Ryan Selkis momentarily suspended from Twitter Huobi Korea moves to sever ties with larger Huobi Global  Hive curtails power use in Dec. earns significant funds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/9/20236 minutes, 20 seconds
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"Mastercard launches web3 music incubator with Polygon." Jan 08, 2023

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $16,921 Ethereum is up slightly at $1,261 Binance Coin is up slightly at $261 Mastercard launches web3 focused music incubator Kevin Rose + Proof sign with UTA Holoride teases Motorverse at CES Authorities in the US peer at Binance Wyre modifies customer withdrawal rules. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/8/20236 minutes, 7 seconds
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"SEC, DOJ probing DCG." Jan 07, 2023

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $16,901 Ethereum is up .5% at $1,262 Binance Coin is down slightly at $260 FTX US and FTX Bahamas put their issues to rest. Huobi sees $100M in token outflows SuperRare cuts 30% of staff. DCG being investigated by SEC, DOJ. Polygon pays for Y00ts, DeGods projects move from Solana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/7/20236 minutes, 22 seconds
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"SEC probes FTX investors. SBF files to keep Robinhood stake." Jan 06, 2023

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down .5% at $16,719 Ethereum is up slightly at $1,242 Binance Coin is down slightly at $255 SEC probes FTX investors over due diligence SBF files motion to keep $Hood shares Immunefi researcher saved $200M from critical vulnerability Huobi cuts headcuont by 20% DCG closes down wealth management division HQ Mutant Ape Planet Dev arrested Celsius' Alex Machinsky sued by NY State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/6/20236 minutes, 26 seconds
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"US Department of Justice seizing SBF assets" Jan 05, 2023

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $16,817 Ethereum is down slightly at $1,252 Binance Coin is up slightly at $256 US DOJ seizing SBF assets. Puerto Rican Judge says Avraham Eisenberg must remain in jail pending trial. Silvergate cuts 40% of workers. Genesis tells clients it's still sorting through what to do. US SEC charges 8 in CoinDeal fraud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/5/20236 minutes, 28 seconds
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"SBF pleads not guilty to criminal charges." Jan 04, 2023

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $16,808 Ethereum is down slightly at $1,250 Binance Coin is up slightly at $254 SBF pleads not guilty to criminal charges. Report on tax effect on of India crypto DNP3 says they've gambled away theirs and user funds. UK's crime agency starting up crypto task force RTFKT's COO phished. EmpireDAO to leave Bowery location Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/4/20236 minutes, 20 seconds
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"Bahamas SEC claps back at new FTX exec team" Jan 03, 2023

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $16,723 Ethereum is up .5% at $1,216 Binance Coin is down .5% at $245 Pax Dollar, up 16% Bahamas SEC claps back at new FTX Execs. Winklevoss & Silbert feud hits Twitter. SushiSwap to sunset Kashi & Miso Zodia Custody appoints Julian Sawyer to CEO spot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/3/20236 minutes, 25 seconds
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"UK to enforce tax exemptions for foreign investors. Hong Kong bolsters retail services." Jan 02, 2023

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $16,712 Ethereum is down slightly at $1,216 Binance Coin is up slightly at $247 Lido Dao, up 16% Bitcoin developer Luke Dashjr says he's lost over 200BTC in hack. SFC is increasing access to retail investors, Hong Kong bolsters retail facing services. Animoca negotiates extended deadline Unsellable is building the world’s largest collection of worthless NFTs UK to enforce tax exemptions for foreign investors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/2/20236 minutes, 20 seconds
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"SBF returns to Twitter to say he's not moving Alameda funds." Dec 31, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $16,569 Ethereum is up slightly at $1,197 Binance Coin is up .5% at $245 SBF says Alameda fund movement isn't him. FTX debtors ask Bahamas for money back. Italian parliament approves 26% capital gains tax on crypto Valkyrie wants to help sponsor and manage GBTC BlackRock gives Core Scientific another $17M. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/31/20226 minutes, 23 seconds
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"Bahamas SEC says they're holding $3.5B of FTX assets." Dec 30, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $16,489 Ethereum is up slightly at $1,191 Binance Coin is up slightly at $243 Bahamas securities commission says they're holding $3.5B of FTX assets. Liquid announces withdrawals for Japanese customers Turkish central bank runs first CBDC tests California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation releases 16 alerts regarding crypto scams. FBI launches 3Commas investigation Cathie Woods and ARK still buying Coinbase’s dip Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/30/20226 minutes, 13 seconds
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"Alameda Research wallets active again" Dec 29, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $16,606 Ethereum is up slightly at $1,199 Binance Coin is down slightly at $245  Alameda Research wallets sell tokens, consolidate to BTC. FTX customers file lawsuit asking for funds first Gemini sued over Gemini Earn program 3Commas API leak rumors intensify. China works on state-backed NFT exchange. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/29/20226 minutes, 20 seconds
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"Federal agents arrest Avraham Eisenberg." Dec 28, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $16,651 Ethereum is down slightly at $1,193 Binance Coin is down slightly at $243 Justice Department probes $400M FTX hack. SBF borrowed funds for $Hood Purchase. Federal agents arrest Avraham Eisenberg Kraken bows out of Japan Argo will take $100M bailout from Galaxy. Michael Saylor announces more BTC buying. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/28/20226 minutes, 28 seconds
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"Fidelity files for trademarks in metaverse" Dec 27, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $16,825 Ethereum is down .5% at $1,217 Binance Coin is up slightly at $243 Nexo makes next & final offer to Vauld. Fidelity files for trademarks in metaverse Defrost Finance says funds returned BitKeep crypto wallet duped & $8M lost. BTC. com's parent company Bit Mining loses $3M in hack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/27/20226 minutes, 3 seconds
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"Bitcoin's hash rate drops 30% due to arctic storm in the US" Dec 26, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $16,856 Ethereum is down slightly at $1,219 Binance Coin is down slightly at $243 Bitcoin's hash rate drops 30% due to arctic storm disruptions in the US. Defrost finance plays the grinch: hack or rug pull? Suspected North Korean hacker clears $300k from 1000+ stolen NFTs Bitcoin miners saddled with debt. Blockaware faces $250k lawsuit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/26/20226 minutes, 25 seconds
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"Ellison's plea deal comes despite her knowledge of wrongdoing." Dec 24, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $16,825 Ethereum is down slightly at $1,218 Binance Coin is up slightly at $244 Ellison admitted wrongdoing in plea deal District Judge Ronnie Abrams withdrew her participation from FTX legal matters Paxos recovers $20M in PAXG OpenSea bars Cubans Mythical Games lawsuit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/24/20226 minutes, 35 seconds
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"SBF released to parents on $250M bail" Dec 23, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $16,873 Ethereum is up .5% at $1,224 Binance Coin is up slightly at $246 SBF released on $250M bail FTX asked the court for help regarding the ownership Robinhood shares. White Hat hackers pull in $52M via Immunefi OKX publishes 2nd proof of reserves. Argentine Football Association signs deal with metaverse startup Upland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/23/20226 minutes, 47 seconds
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"FTX's prisoners dilemma: Ellison & Wang strike plea" Dec 22, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $16,818 Ethereum is down slightly at $1,215 Binance Coin is down slightly at $244 Former Alameda research CEO Caroline Ellison and FTX co-founder Gary wang have both plead guilty to charges related to FTXs collapse SEC says FTT is security Auros misses payment Binance to join Chamber of Digital Commerce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/22/20226 minutes, 32 seconds
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"SBF may be extradited to US today" Dec 21, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $16,844 Ethereum is down .5% at $1,212 Binance Coin is down slightly at $248 FTX new management team identifies over $1B in cash SBF expected to sign extradition to US today. Core Scientific declares bankruptcy. Brian Armstrong says regulators should leave DeFi alone. Christie's NFT sales down 96% in 2022. Scottie Pippin's NFT collection sells out in 77 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/21/20226 minutes, 31 seconds
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"QuadrigaCX wallets awaken after 3 years" Dec 20, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $16,832 Ethereum is up slightly at $1,214 Binance Coin is down slightly at $249 Alameda invested $400M in Modulo Capital Visa proposes using StarkNet for automatic recurring payments. BlockFi files motion to open withdrawals. QuadrigaCX wallets awaken after 3 years Greenidge strikes deal with NYDIG, still not in the clear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/20/20226 minutes, 52 seconds
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"Voyager Digital to be acquired by Binance.us" Dec 19, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $16,747 Ethereum is up .5% at $1,185 Binance Coin is up .5% at $249 Voyager Digital to be acquired by binance.us Binance global finalizes acquisition of Tokocrypto. Ren Protocol is winding down with $15M locked. Former Bitmex CEO Alexander Höptner files a $3.4M claim against Bitmex for wrongful termination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/19/20226 minutes, 26 seconds
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"Prosecutors will probe SBF/FTX political donations" Dec 18, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $16,718 Ethereum is up slightly at $1,181 Binance Coin is down slightly at $246 Reuters says SBF will re-think extradition protest Prosecutors to probe SBF/FTX political donations OneCoin pyramid scheme co-founder Karl Greenwood pleads guilty. OKX suffers cloud outage Yuga Labs court case moves forward Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/18/20226 minutes, 29 seconds
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"Australian Open doubles down on NFTs" Dec 17, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down .5% at $16,678 Ethereum is down slightly at $1,179 Binance Coin is up slightly at $237 Raydium exploited for 2M. Japan will exempt token issuers from corporate tax on unrealized gains. dutch cryptocurrency exchange Bitvavo says its locked out of 280M Euros. Bitfarms sells property at de la Pointe. Australian Open doubles down on NFTs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/17/20226 minutes, 10 seconds
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"Jack Dorsey gives NOSTR 14BTC" Dec 16, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down .5% at $17,022 Ethereum is down slightly at $1,212 Binance Coin is down slightly at $251 FTX asks to sell off portions of business to recoup capital. Trump launches NFT collection Mazers walks away from crypto audits. Amber group raises $300M series C Blocknative raises $15M Jack Dorsey gives NOSTR 14BTC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/16/20226 minutes, 32 seconds
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"FTX lawyers ask judge to restrict Bahamian access " Dec 15, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $17,689 Ethereum is down .5% at $1,286 Binance Coin is down .5% at $264 FTX lawyers ask judge to restrict Bahamian access Senator's Warren and Marshall introduce AML crypto bill Gemini said phishing attack nabbed some customer information Microsoft updates TOS to prohibit crypto mining. Cathie Wood + ARK buy more COIN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/15/20226 minutes, 14 seconds
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"SBF charged on 8 counts, denied bail." Dec 14, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $17,896 Ethereum is up slightly at $1,330 Binance Coin is down 1% at $269 SBF charged with 8 counts. Denied bail. US house financial services committee hears testimony from John Jay Ray III Binance tells colleagues things will be rocky for a minute. Argo Blockchain shares sink due to published false alert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/14/20226 minutes, 23 seconds
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"Sam Bankman-Fried arrested." Dec 13, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $17,464 Ethereum is up slightly at $1,292 Binance Coin is down slightly at $264 Sam Bankman-Fried arrested. Senator Maxine Waters disappointed with timing of arrest. JP Morgan says US markets show herd-like behavior European Parliament terminates Eva Kaili’s term of office Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/13/20226 minutes, 17 seconds
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"Bybit releases merkle tree proof-of-reserves. ARK adds more COIN." Dec 12, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $16,978 Ethereum is down 1% at $1,250 Binance Coin is down 3% at $277 Bybit releases Merkle tree proof of reserves. Moonpay successfully registers with UK's FCA. Symbiont. io files chapter 11. Maple Finance deals with debt crisis. ARK innovation adds more COIN shares Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/12/20226 minutes, 9 seconds
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"Credit investment firms look to buy FTX customer claims" Dec 11, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $17,162 Ethereum is up slightly at $1,274 Binance Coin is down slightly at $290 Credit investment firms look to buy claims from FTX customers. Blue chip NFT interest picks up. Lodestar Finance exploited. Argo Blockchain shares halt trading European Parliament Vice President Eva Kaili detained. Blur offers refunds to traders affected but UI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/11/20225 minutes, 58 seconds
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"Prosecutors probing SBF in potential fraud case" Dec 10, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $17,153 Ethereum is up slightly at $1,267 Binance Coin is down slightly at $287 Prosecutors are probing SBF in a potential fraud case  CEO of The Block took undisclosed funding from FTX Binance suspends 'unreasonable' customer crypto. com releases proof of reserves Yuga Labs and Moonpay named in celebrity lawsuit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/10/20226 minutes, 17 seconds
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"SBF responds to committee late, via twitter. Starbucks launches Odyssey web3 loyalty program." Dec 09, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $17,263 Ethereum is down slightly at $1,286 Binance Coin is up slightly at $291 SBF responds late to Senate Committee request — and via Twitter. Starbucks launches Odyssey loyalty program in Beta. SEC issues letters to companies over need for crypto exposure PayPal expands crypto services into Luxembourg Chainlink's first staking pool reaches community limit in 2 days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/9/20226 minutes, 40 seconds
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"Senate banking committee calls for SBF to appear" Dec 08, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $16,816 Ethereum is down slightly at $1,237 Binance Coin is up slightly at $285 Senate banking committee calls on SBF to appear — warns of subpoena. Canadian pension fund ends crypto research effort Bankruptcy judge in Celsius case rules $44M back to users Nomad set to restart bridge after hack EthereumMax plaintiffs free to go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/8/20226 minutes, 23 seconds
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"Binance's Bitcoin reserves confirmed by Mazars." Dec 07, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $16,816 Ethereum is up slightly at $1,227 Binance Coin is up slightly at $283 US Financial Services Committee considering a subpoena for SBF. SBF retains Mark Cohen. Binance's bitcoin reserves confirmed by Mazars. Binance says revenues come from trading fees. RTKFT reveals physical/digital shoe. Bitwave raises $15M for crypto tax accounting platform. Koinly cuts 14% of staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/7/20226 minutes, 25 seconds
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"Binance's CZ pulls no punches in tweet thread on SBF" Dec 06, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $17,009 Ethereum is up slightly at $1,258 Binance Coin is down slightly at $288 Binance's CZ pulls no punches in SBF related tweet thread European commission tax scheme leaked hints at possible $2B taxation a16z appoints Brian Quintenz head of policy. Gridless raises $2M in seed round. Consensys faces backlash. Will update MetaMask language Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/6/20226 minutes, 7 seconds
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"SBF sits with The Block. Coke makes 10k world cup NFTs." Dec 05, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $17,261 Ethereum is down .5% at $1,288 Binance Coin is down slightly at $294 SBF sits with The Block for two hour interview Circle terminates SPAC deal. Twitter code hints at Twitter coin and tipping integration Reddit collectible avatars set minting record Swyftx reduces workforce by 35% Coke works with crypto .com on 10k world cup NFTs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/5/20226 minutes, 34 seconds
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"SBF says he can only speculate about what happened to customer funds" Dec 04, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $16,958 Ethereum is down slightly at $1,257 Binance Coin is up slightly at $290 SBF tells WSJ he can only speculate about what happened to customer funds 3AC liquidators seize $35M from the firm’s accounts in Singaporean banks  Galaxy Digital set to acquire GK8 LedgerX is up for sale ByBit will reduce workforce again citing bear market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/4/20226 minutes, 22 seconds
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"Japan FTX to restart customer withdrawals" Dec 03, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $16,974 Ethereum is up slightly at $1,272 Binance Coin is up 1% at $291 SBF tells FT that Alameda was given outsized borrowing limits Japan FTX to restart customer withdrawals US DOJ wants FTX fraud allegations to be investigated. Brett Harrison former FTX US president wants funding for his crypto startup Genesis owes Gemini customers $900M. South Korean judge dismisses warrant for Daniel Shin and 7 others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/3/20226 minutes, 7 seconds
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"Coinbase disables mobile NFT transfers due to Apple Tax." Dec 02, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $17,040 Ethereum is up slightly at $1,291 Binance Coin up slightly at $291 FTX bankruptcy looks for independent investigator Coinbase disables mobile NFT transfers due to Apple Tax. NYDFS wants to bill crypto companies for supervision costs Fleek raises $25M series A Helio, Ankr suffer exploit. Stripe builds on-ramp for web3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/2/20226 minutes, 22 seconds
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"U.K. Economic Secretary says crypto in U.K. will carry on despite FTX collapse" Dec 01, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $17,118 Ethereum is up slightly at $1,287 Binance Coin is down 1% at $297 U.K. Economic Secretary Andrew Griffith says FTX crash has no bearing on enthusiasm for crypto space in U.K. BlackRock’s CEO Larry Fink says firm had $24M exposure to FTX NEXO and Gemini approved in Italy. Kraken will cut 30% of workforce. Coinbase shuts down extortion attempt. Canada’s Manitoba province introduces 18-month moratorium on new crypto mining. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/1/20226 minutes, 6 seconds
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"Animoca Brands plans up to $2B metaverse fund." Nov 30, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down .5% at $16,804 Ethereum is down .5% at $1,262 Binance Coin is down 1% at $298 Texas State Securities Board wants SBF to appear in person. Beto returns $1M from SBF Binance acquires Japanese crypto exchange Sakura IBM and Maersk scuttle relationship with TradeLens Logistics. Ripple leads $72M round for Keyrock. Animoca Brands unveils Animoca Capital — will inject up to $2B in metaverse space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/30/20226 minutes, 17 seconds
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"BlockFi files for bankruptcy" Nov 29, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $16,481 Ethereum is down slightly at $1,215 Binance Coin is down .5% at $303 FTX to resume paying salaries to employees outside of US. Lagarde pushes for euro CBDC BlockFi files for bankruptcy India will begin CBDC pilot. web3 DAO Game7 announces $100M grant program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/29/20226 minutes, 46 seconds
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"Tensions brew between US and Bahamas over FTX" Nov 28, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $16,179 Ethereum is down slightly at $1,169 Binance Coin is down .5% at $293 Bahamas AG says FTX's Ray misrepresented their actions Binance moves 2B in Bitcoin during reserves audit. Coinbase hiring for senior roles in Europe. Paris based Kiln raises $17M. Eth drops as 73k Eth hit Binance. Line to shutter Bitfront. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/28/20226 minutes, 19 seconds
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"Coinsquare experiences client data breach" Nov 27, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $16,547 Ethereum is down slightly at $1,213 Binance Coin is up slightly at $313 Coinsquare says they’ve experienced a client data breach London’s metropolitan police arrested more than 100 people in a so called largest ever fraud operation. XDao has raised 2.3M in a seed round Binance will delist serum trading pairs amid the broader FTX issues. Wrapped Bitcoin DAO is moving to a new smart contract multisig Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/27/20226 minutes, 12 seconds
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"Huobi denies rumors that it will merge with Poloniex" Nov 26, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $16,570 Ethereum is down slightly at $1,218 Binance Coin is up 1% at $315 Genesis Global Capital is being investigated by US regulators Aragon project converts $20M of treasury into ETH Huobi denies rumors that it will merge with Poloniex Ripio is landing in the US state of Florida.  Cobra will have to dox themselves or pay for Craig Wright's legal fees Tiantian Kullander, co-founder of Amber Group passes away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/26/20226 minutes, 20 seconds
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"Binance releases first proof of reserves" Nov 25, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $16,496 Ethereum is down slightly at $1,190 Binance Coin is up .5% at $300 MASAK orders the seizure of suspicious FTX assets Binance releases first proof of reserves. Holds 101% BTC. Belgian Financial services and markets Authority says crypto assets should not fall under securities regulation. Proximity Labs unveils $10M dev fund. Matrixport is looking to raise $100M at a $1.5B valuation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/25/20226 minutes, 38 seconds
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"Binance.US renews Voyager bid." Nov 24, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $16, 543 Ethereum is up slightly at $1,194 Binance Coin is up .5% at $299 SBF says he'll still speak at NY conference at end of month. Binance.US renews Voyager bid. Japan's central bank set for digital yen test. Onomy raises $10M ByBit announces $100M fund to support institutional clients. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/24/20226 minutes, 23 seconds
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"SBF sends FTX employees new letter" Nov 23, 2022

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down .5% at $16, 503 Ethereum is down .5% at $1,164 Binance Coin is down slightly at $296 Litecoin, up 15% Sequoia capital apologizes to investors over FTX investment SBF sends FTX employees new letter Argentina loss in World Cup precipitates fan token sell off, Saudi NFT collection gets boost. NY Gov Kathy Hochul signs POW mining moratorium. Tornado Cash dev Alexey Pertsev will be held for another 3 months. Thirdverse raises $15M in fresh funding round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/23/20226 minutes, 34 seconds
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"Genesis warns of possible bankruptcy" Nov 22, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $15, 846 Ethereum is up .5% at $1,102 Binance Coin is up 1% at $257 FTX Group has 1.24B in cash. Genesis warns of possible bankruptcy, drops emergency raise target. BitPanda receives BaFin license. FalconX resumes use of Silvergate US Senators express concerns over SoFi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/22/20226 minutes, 23 seconds
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"FTX blackhat continues swapping Eth for BTC" Nov 21, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $16,073 Ethereum is up .5% at $1,124 Binance Coin is up .5% at $259 FTX blackhat continues swapping Eth for BTC. FTX owes 3.1B to top 50 creditors. Uniswap updates privacy policy Court settles on bar date for Celsius. Deputy governor calls for digital British pound in wake of FTX collapse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/21/20226 minutes, 25 seconds
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"FTX drainer selling ETH for BTC." Nov 20, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down .5% at $16,512 Ethereum is down slightly at $1,165 Binance Coin is up .5% at $268 FTX drainer consolidating Eth into BTC — affecting eth prices. Grayscale says they'll not show proof of reserves due to security concerns. Unchained Capital announces job cuts. Thodex founder extradited to Turkey from Albania Bitfinex laundering case put under protective order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/20/20226 minutes, 16 seconds
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"Bankruptcy asset review begins for FTX"Nov 19, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $16,631 Ethereum is down .5% at $1,205 Binance Coin is up .5% at $272 Bankruptcy asset review begins for FTX Tether will move 1B USDT from Solana to Ethereum Ohio Investment manager faces charges for crypto ponzi scheme. SEC to suspend sale for American CryptoFed DAO tokens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/19/20226 minutes, 38 seconds
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"Jurisdiction fight brewing over FTX." Nov 18, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $16,764 Ethereum is up slightly at $1,217 Binance Coin is up .5% at $272 Bahamas Securities Commission announces it ordered assets to be transferred from FTX's crypto wallet. Possible jurisdiction fight brewing over FTX. Bitstamp wins registration approval in Spain  Binance and OKX suspended support for Solana based USDC, USDT and then reversed course. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/18/20226 minutes, 29 seconds
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"FTX contagion puts rush on Gemini." Nov 17, 2022

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $16,500 Ethereum is up slightly at $1,203 Binance Coin is down slightly at $266 Sam's DMs Class action lawsuit against celebrity backers of FTX. Gemini sees large outflows Bahamas regulator says FTX not authorized to carry out bankruptcy in the US. Uniswap website on the blink. Tron's Justin Sun joins President Nayib Bukele in a bitcoin a day purchasing effort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/17/20226 minutes, 22 seconds
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"FTX Bahamas files for Chapter 15. Genesis Global Trading halts withdrawals." Nov 16, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down .5% at $16,550 Ethereum is down .5% at $1,204 Binance Coin is down slightly at $271 FTX Bahamas files for Chapter 15. FTX hacker/insider now 34th largest holder of Eth. Genesis Unit halting customer withdrawals Prosecutors in SK raid Chai Corp. over UST Brevan Howard Digital co-leads $4.8M equity round. Brian Armstrong sells $1.6M in COIN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/16/20226 minutes, 22 seconds
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"Nike announces 'dot Swoosh'" Nov 15, 2022

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $16,838 Ethereum is up .5% at $1,270 Binance Coin is down slightly at $276 FTX faces up to 1 million creditors Visa terminates FTX deal Nike announces .Swoosh Ark invest buys GBTC Bitfarms pays down $27M of debt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/15/20226 minutes, 26 seconds
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"More Ripples from FTX Collapse" Nov 14, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $16,766 Ethereum is up slightly at $1,266 Binance Coin is up .5% at $285 Police join Bahamas Securities Commission to investigate collapse of FTX Tokensoft doxxes 4500 "bad actors" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/14/20226 minutes, 1 second
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"New FTT tokens. More CEX's come forward with proof of reserves" Nov 13, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down .5% at $16,588 Ethereum is down .5% at $1,234 Binance Coin is down .5% at $279 FTX CEO confirms "hack" and movements after. New FTT tokens minted. Bahamas regulator says they didn't ask for FTX to allow withdraws to KYC'd customers. CEXs come forward with proof of balances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/13/20226 minutes, 44 seconds
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"The FTX Saga continues: FTX declares bankruptcy. Sam steps down. Exchange possibly hacked." Nov 12, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $16,807 Ethereum is up slightly at $1,258 Binance Coin is down slightly at $282 FTX Files for Chapter 11. Sam Bankman Fried steps down from CEO post. FTX/FTX.US/Alameda wallets see illicit fund movements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/12/20226 minutes, 35 seconds
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"FTX Fallout continues" Nov 11, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $17,410 Ethereum is up 1.5% at $1,296 Binance Coin is up slightly at $296 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Solana, up 20% Polygon up 16% Litecoin up 15% FTX Fallout continues Cathie Woods' ARK picks up 638k shares of COIN on the week. Y-combinator backs PING in their $15M seed round. DFX Finance hacked for $7.5M Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/11/20226 minutes, 40 seconds
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"Binance will not acquire FTX" Nov 10, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 1% at $16,654 Ethereum is up slightly at $1,203 Binance Coin is up slightly at $279 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Maker, up 17% Binance backs out after due diligence, paths forward appear to be funding rounds or bankruptcy. Crypto space reels. Firms detail more exposure to FTX. Binance releases proof of $69B in cold wallet. Tether's USDT slips peg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/10/20226 minutes, 37 seconds
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"Binance signs LOI to acquire FTX.com amid liquidity issues" Nov 09, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down .5% at $17,654 Ethereum is down slightly at $1,231 Binance Coin is down slightly at $303 Binance signs LOI to acquire FTX.com Market sinks on FTX liquidity issues. Meta to cut 11k jobs. Judge tentatively dismisses EthereumMax case against Kim Kardashian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/9/20226 minutes, 53 seconds
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"DOJ announces arrest of Silk Road Hacker who swiped 50k BTC" Nov 08, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $19,716 Ethereum is down slightly at $1,476 Binance Coin is down slightly at $324 DOJ announces arrest of Silk Road Hacker who swiped 50k BTC in 2012 FTT falls amid concerns of liquidity Iris Energy loan issues Bank of Korea completes 10 month trial with CBDC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/8/20226 minutes, 34 seconds
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"CZ & SBF beef in public over FTT." Nov 07, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $20,745 Ethereum is up .5% at $1583 Binance Coin is down slightly at $331 CZ & SBF take drama to Twitter. OpenSea says they're working on creator-centric platform improvements. Hive Blockchain reports solid holdings and no debt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/7/20226 minutes, 29 seconds
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"Uala debuts crypto trading in Argentina" Nov 06, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $21,232 Ethereum is down slightly at $1619 Binance Coin is up slightly at $352 Amber group lowers valuation SOL picks up on Google Cloud tweet Monkey Drainer hits again Art Gobblers price falls. Uala debuts crypto trading in Argentina Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/6/20225 minutes, 58 seconds
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"NY Fed shortens settlement from 2 days to 15 seconds with digital dollar " Nov 05, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $21,369 Ethereum is down .5% at $1645 Binance Coin is down slighlty at $354 SK prosecutors tell local media Do Kwon may be in Europe SEC charges Trade Coin Club founders with Ponzi scheme CFTC issues order against founder of arbitrage firm. Mythical games cuts 10% of workforce UK lawmakers to hold inquiry into NFT regulation NY Fed completes experiment with digital dollar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/5/20226 minutes, 25 seconds
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"Twitter pauses work on crypto wallet amid layoffs." Nov 04, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down ,5% at $20,506 Ethereum is down 1% at $1571 Binance Coin is down 1% at $344 Polygon up 20% Stripe cuts 1000 jobs GALA token down 20% on white hat hack miscommunication from team Block reports $2.75B net revenues. PayPal reports $6.85B Q3 Twitter halts work on crypto wallet. OKX new home in bahamas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/4/20226 minutes, 34 seconds
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"Meta will use Arweave for Instagram NFT storage" Nov 03, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $20,140 Ethereum is down slightly at $1533 Binance Coin is down .5% at $328 Arweave up 55% Flow, up 16% Meta will use Arweave for Instagram NFT storage. Cathie Wood picks up $7M in Block and Robinhood. Bakkt to purchase Apex Crypto for up to $200 Dapper Labs cuts 22% of team. Evmos blockchain picks up $27M in token sale round led by Polychain Capital. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/3/20226 minutes, 12 seconds
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"Deribit loses $28M in hot wallet hack" Nov 02, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down .5% at $20,435 Ethereum is down slightly at $1555 Binance Coin is down .5% at $319 Deribit has been hacked — losing $28M out of a hot wallet.  DeFi Protocol Solend loses $1.26M in exploit. BitMEX cuts staff Galaxy Digital could cut staff. Invictus Capital defaults on unsecured loan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/2/20225 minutes, 57 seconds
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"October exploits top $650M" November 01, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $20,528 Ethereum is down slightly at $1591 Binance Coin is up slightly at $323 Dogecoin, up 16% October exploits & losses cross $652M Coinbase submits amicus brief in Ripple x SEC case. Lingfeng Innovation Fund raises $20M to focus on web3. Indian Finance Minister says the BIS, IMF and FSB need to make it easier for countries to work together. Dogecoin in the spotlight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/1/20226 minutes, 34 seconds
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"Team Finance hacker returns $7M" October 31, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $20,723 Ethereum is down .5% at $1618 Binance Coin is up .5% at $333 Team Finance hacker has returned half — promises to return more. FTX US says they'll move HQ to Miami Crypto Custodian RakkaR Digital raises $10M Pantera backs Braavos' $10M raise Argo's $27M falls through HUSD loses peg, down 72%. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/31/20226 minutes, 32 seconds
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"BOA hiring for crypto policy/insights manager" October 30, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down .5% at $20,765 Ethereum is down .5% at $1604 Binance Coin is up slightly at $312 Dogecoin. Up 17% The Sandbox, up 15%  Judicial managers for Hodlnaut say the lender lost $189M in Terra collapse. Genesis sees decline in loan generation. Bakkt to take impairment loss of $1.3B. BOA hiring for crypto policy/insights manager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/30/20226 minutes, 9 seconds
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"FriesDAO loses $2.3M in exploit" October 29, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $20,736 Ethereum is up .5% at $1622 Binance Coin is up slightly at $301 Dogecoin Up 25% FriesDAO loses $2.3M in exploit VISA applies for crypto wallets, NFT, Metaverse trademarks MakerDAO to split into smaller MetaDAOs Blockchain association files amicus brief in Ripple case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/29/20226 minutes, 6 seconds
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"Binance's CZ confirms investment in Elon's Twitter takeover" Oct 28, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $20,170 Ethereum is down .5% at $1,497 Binance Coin is up slightly at $287 Binance's CZ confirms equity investment in Elon's Twitter takeover Morgan Stanley says record 78% of bitcoin has not been used in transactions in the last six months ThorChain halts due to bug. Senator Elizabeth warren is asking for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to tighten rules on Zelle. LooksRare ends artist royalties. Stanford undergrads pick up $3.3M. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/28/20226 minutes, 6 seconds
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"Hong Kong plans retail crypto legalization " October 27, 2022

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin up slightly at $20,609 Ethereum up .5% at $1,550 Binance Coin down slightly at $288 Kazakhstan’s central bank may trial BNB Chain for NBK CBDC. Team Finance suffers $14.5M exploit. Sam Bankman Fried says FTX could launch stablecoin in partnership. Hong Kong plans retail crypto legalization Jeffery Yass donates 100BTC to Super Pac. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/27/20226 minutes, 22 seconds
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"Crypto market cap back above $1 Trillion" October 26, 2022

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $20,564 Ethereum is down slightly at $1523 Binance Coin is down .5% at $288 Crypto market cap back above $1 Trillion. ZachXBT highlights new phishing scam Merit Circle votes to burn 200M tokens. BNB Chain introduces $10M Growth Incentive Program UK Lawmakers vote to recognize crypto as regulated financial instrument. Australian watchdog sues over crypto token Quoin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/26/20226 minutes, 35 seconds
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"DEX QuickSwap exploited for $220k" October 25, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $19,301 Ethereum is up .5% at $1347 Binance Coin is down slightly at $273 QuickSwap DEX exploited for $220k MakerDAO will stash 1.6B USDC with Coinbase. Alexander Höptner departs BitMEX Cathie Wood's ARK buys more COIN Apple doesn't budge on 30% Apple Tax Binance's CZ says exchange is closing in on hacker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/25/20226 minutes, 20 seconds
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"SBF says FTX will cover losses for recently phished users" October 24, 2022

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down .5% at $19,379 Ethereum is down slightly at $1349 Binance Coin is down slightly at $274 Freeway halts withdrawals citing volatility and market issues SBF says FTX will cover losses for phished users in one-time deal. Bit2Me acquires Dekalabs Singapore court rules NFTs are property Ripple's Director of Engineering to leave firm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/24/20226 minutes, 6 seconds
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"Block hiring for Bitcoin mining and wallet teams" October 23, 2022

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $19,157 Ethereum is even at $1304 Binance Coin is up .5% at $269 Circle is partnering with Axelar for cross-chain USDC. Block making strategic mining and wallet hires. Azuki skateboards set records for most expensive skateboards sold. 3Commas and FTX say phishing led to exploits. Aptos runs 30% on short squeeze. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/23/20226 minutes, 38 seconds
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"Gavin Wood steps down as CEO of Parity " October 22, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $19,172 Ethereum is even at $1305 Binance Coin is down slightly at $269 Hacker pulls $300K from OlympusDAO Judge denies Nathaniel Chastain's motion to drop wire fraud case. MakerDAO considers Coinbase Prime for chunk of USDC Gavin Wood steps down as CEO of Parity Prime Trust to return $17M to Celsius. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/22/20226 minutes, 13 seconds
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"Interpol to offer metaverse police training" October 21, 2022

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down .5% at $18,931 Ethereum is down slightly at $1274 Binance Coin is down slightly at $266 Judge rules in favor of Hodlnaut in ongoing Craig Wright trial — court takes position that Wright is not Satoshi. Authorities in Turkey seize $40M in crypto Interpol to offer metaverse police training Edge capital raising $66M. Fidelity looks to make 100 crypto hires. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/21/20226 minutes, 17 seconds
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"FTX's SBF pokes DeFi bear" October 20, 2022

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $19,224 Ethereum is up slightly at $1301 Binance Coin is up slightly at $272 Moola Market hacker takes bounty and returns 93% of funds. SBF pokes the DeFi bear. PancakeSwap looks to expand into Aptos Binance's CZ says token delegation just a uniswap quirk — not a takeover. N26 launches cryptocurrency trading. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/20/20226 minutes, 20 seconds
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"IRS expands language to include NFTs" October 19, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $19,158 Ethereum is down slightly at $1296 Binance Coin is up slightly at $271 IRS expands language to include NFTs Coinbase files Amicus brief in Grayscale ETF SEC battle NFT'd house in South Carolina sells for 175k EU Commission warns crypto miners over looming energy grid crisis. Stardust picks up $30M in funding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/19/20226 minutes, 50 seconds
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"FTX US faces down with Texas watchdog" October 18, 2022

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $19,578 Ethereum is up slightly at $1326 Binance Coin is up .5% at $273 Do Kwon speaks on Unchained Podcast FTX US is under investigation in Texas. LeXpunK Army makes statements about Ooki DAO. ChainSafe raises $18.5M Series A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/18/20226 minutes, 55 seconds
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"MasterCard wants to be a bridge into crypto for TradFi" October 17, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down .5% at $19,422 Ethereum is down slightly at $1316 Binance Coin is down slightly at $273 Australia's watchdog suspends 3 funds from Holon Investments for 21 days. MasterCard wants to help bridge the gap for traditional firms into crypto. Société Générale approved as Digital Asset Provider. Celsius faces $3M in legal fees. TempleDAO exploiter moves $2.5M through Tornado Cash Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/17/20225 minutes, 58 seconds
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"Avraham Eisenberg claims responsibility for Mango Markets exploit" October 16, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin up .5% at $19,148 Ethereum up slightly at $1284 Binance Coin up .5% at $270 Avraham Eisenberg claims responsibility for Mango Markets exploit — calls actions 'sophisticated trading' Brian Armstrong to sell portion of stake in Coinbase, fund science and tech research.  Roche Freeman removed from Tether/Bitfinex lawsuit. Everyrealm speaks on Hometopia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/16/20226 minutes, 50 seconds
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"Mango Markets grants hacker $47M bounty " October 15, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $19,161 Ethereum is down slightly at $1286 Binance Coin is down slightly at $270 Jeremy Hunt replaces Kwasi Kwerteng as UK Finance minister. Mango Markets grants hacker $47M bounty — the largest ever. Wintermute pays off $96M loan to TrueFi. Stash closes $52M debt round. Magic Eden to make NFT artist payments optional. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/15/20226 minutes, 34 seconds
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"Tether strengthens reserves" October 14, 2022

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down .5% at $19,625 Ethereum is down .5% at $1327 Binance Coin is down .5% at $273 Tether says they have eliminated 30B of commercial paper from its reserves  Uniswap Labs has closed a 165M series B Binance is launching a 500M fund for bitcoin miner loans WSJ reports NYDIG lay-offs. blockchain.com and crypto.com will restrict Russian-related accounts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/14/20226 minutes, 20 seconds
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"Coin Center sues Treasury Department" October 13, 2022

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $18,760 Ethereum is up slightly at $1243 Binance Coin is up .5% at $262 Crypto .com picks Paris as European HQ. Coin Center sues Treasury Department over Tornado Cash sanctions Copper picks up 196M in Series C Eclipse picks up 15M in funding. Phishers of Bored Apes indicted in Paris. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/13/20226 minutes, 10 seconds
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"Mango exploited for $100M" October 12, 2022

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $19,123 Ethereum is down slightly at $1298 Binance Coin down .5% at $271 Mango exploited for $100M Yuga Labs to face SEC probe Gemini steps into Europe Bittrex fined $29M. Step picks up $300M in debt finance. BNB Chain executes hard fork. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/12/20226 minutes, 28 seconds
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"Google to work with Coinbase for some crypto payments" October 11, 2022

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 1% at $19,145 Ethereum is up .5% at $1287 Binance Coin up 1% at $272 Google to partner with Coinbase to accept crypto payments for cloud services CNN News shuts down FSB for G20 recommends regulating digital currencies, says stablecoins not stable. QANplatform hacked Portugal's crypto tax proposals DeGods removes NFT royalties Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/11/20226 minutes, 40 seconds
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"Mining difficulty for BTC hits ATH" October 10, 2022

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin up slightly at $19,346 Ethereum up slightly at $1315 Binance Coin down slightly at $275 Bitcoin's mining difficulty hits ATH. Hacker of Transit Finance sending money back after security firms tracked IP Blockwater Technologies defaults on DeFi loan. Justin Sun says he's not involved in Huobi bid. Twitter personalities say former SEC boss bribed to call ETH a commodity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/10/20226 minutes, 23 seconds
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"US/Brazil joint operation busts $768M fraud ring." October 9th, 2022

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down .5% at $19,466 Ethereum is down slightly at $1324 Binance Coin down slightly at $278 OpenSea CFO steps down. US/Brazil joint operation brings down 768M fraud ring. Investigators say more than $4M has flowed into pro-russian groups within Ukraine. Independent examination ordered into Celsius. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/9/20226 minutes, 6 seconds
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"MT GOX creditors required to register before January 10" October 8, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $19,541 Ethereum is up .5% at $1330 Binance Coin up .5% at $281 US Officials charge CA man with money laundering over drug-related BTC. Dapper Labs to restrict interactions in Russia. Stephane Gosselin co-founder of Flashbots departs company over disagreement with team. MT GOX creditors required to register before January 10. Huobi sells majority to Hong Kong based About Capital Management Two GPs depart Coatue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/8/20226 minutes, 13 seconds
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"BNB chain suffers exploit" October 7, 2022

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $19,986 Ethereum is down .5% at $1,353 Binance Coin down .5% at $284 BNB chain suffers $100M exploit South Korean judge strikes down arrest warrant for Terraform employee North Island gets behind Cosmos FTX partners with Visa for debit cards in 40 countries. Solana downtime caused by bug in code India speaks on CBDC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/7/20226 minutes, 9 seconds
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"South Korea makes 1st arrest in Terra case" October 6, 2022

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $20,244 Ethereum is up 1% at $1369 Binance Coin up slightly at $294 South Korea makes its first arrest in the Terra case. USDC burns $9B across the last 3 months Greenidge Generation looks to raise $20M through public stock offering. Ben Leventhal raises $11M seed for Blackbird Celsius’ top 3 leaders collectively cashed out $56M in crypto before firm went bankrupt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/6/20226 minutes, 46 seconds
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"Prime Minister Fumio Kishida underscores Japan's interest in web3." October 5, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down .5% at $20,019 Ethereum is down 1% at $1,334 Binance Coin down slightly at $292 Ray Dalio steps down from Bridgewater 3AC liquidator Teneo moves NFTs Prime Minister Fumio Kishida highlights expansion in web3 Daniel Leon co-founder of crypto lender celsius steps aside. Hugo Boss announces NFTs & metaverse extension David Bowie Fewocious collab NFT sells for 127k. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/5/20226 minutes, 16 seconds
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"Funding still flowing into web3" October 4, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $19,964 Ethereum is up .5% at $1,352 Binance Coin up 1% at $292 Horizon raises $40M in Series A Golden raises $40M in Series B Judge rules CFTC served OokiDAO correctly. Nathaniel Chastain wants to subpoena OpenSea, strike term "insider trading" from case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/4/20226 minutes, 44 seconds
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"Kim Kardashian fined $1.2M by SEC over token promotion" October 3, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $19,223 Ethereum is down slightly at $1297 Binance Coin up 1% at $286 Kim Kardashian to pay $1.2M to SEC over EMAX token promotion. Hacker steals 21M. Returns 70%. SushiDAO votes for new Head Chef. NYDIG CEO on his way out. Binance to open regional office in Kazakhstan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/3/20226 minutes, 17 seconds
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"Juno picks up $18M in a Series A." October 2, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $19,191 Ethereum is up 1% at $1297 Binance Coin up 1% at $283 Juno picks up $18M in a Series A. BlackRock designs metaverse ETF. Celsius creditors to subpoena Equities First for money owed. CFTC charges Digitex with illegal futures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/2/20225 minutes, 54 seconds
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"Solana suffers brief outage" October 1, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $19,306 Ethereum is down slightly at $1325 Binance Coin down .5% at $282 US Senators introduce bill to allow crypto in 401k. Blowfish raises 12M WazirX is reportedly laying off 40% of staff. Solana suffers brief outage. Tornado Cash developer Alexey Pertsev's appeal rejected Amber group reproduces Wintermute hack with Macbook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/1/20226 minutes, 37 seconds
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"California to allow vital records on blockchain" September 30, 2022

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $19,462 Ethereum is down slightly at $1333 Binance Coin down 1% at $283 Aurora pays out $2M in bug bounties. California to allow vital records on blockchain Uniswap looking for $100M+ at a $1B valuation. MicroStrategy hiring DeFi-focused software engineer. Binance opens in NZ. DJ Seedphrase sells cryptopunk x2y2 hits out at Tyler Hobbs OpenSea signs deal with Warner Music Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/30/20226 minutes, 31 seconds
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"Terraform Labs calls Kwon arrest warrant 'gross overreach'" September 29, 2022

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $19,490 Ethereum is down slightly at $1337 Binance Coin down slightly at $281 Emurgo will inject $200M into Cardano's ecosystem across the next three years. Tyler Hobbs' QQL NFT project raises $17M at mint. Delaware DOJ issues cease and desist to 23 entities Terraform Labs calls Kwon arrest warrant 'gross overreach' Morgan Creek Digtal leads $10M raise for Aikon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/29/20226 minutes, 31 seconds
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"Pantera wants $1.25B for fund." September 28, 2022

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $18,972 Ethereum is down slightly at $1295 Binance Coin up slightly at $273 Celsius Network’s CEO resigns OpenSea awards two white hat hackers with $200k in bounties. Pantera looks to raise 1.25B for another fund. ECB official defends Amazon's position in CBDC creation. MPCH Labs has come out of stealth with $50M in funding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/28/20226 minutes, 16 seconds
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"FTX wins bid for Voyager's assets" September 27, 2022

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $20,224 Ethereum is down .5% at $1386 Binance Coin down .5% at $283 Do Kwon says he's not making an effort to hide. Art Blocks to update brand FTX wins bid for Voyager's assets States say Nexo is out of bounds. Tether's auditor Friedman LLP fined $1M by the SEC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/27/20226 minutes, 23 seconds
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"Interpol Red Notice issued for Do Kwon" September 26, 2022

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $18,884 Ethereum is down slightly at $1296 Binance Coin down .5% at $272 Red Notice issued for Do Kwon. Vanity address exploited for $1M. Australia's CBDC pilot should finish by mid-2023. Sifu's UwU forks off of AAVE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/26/20226 minutes, 7 seconds
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"Walt Disney seeks transaction lawyer for web3" September 25, 2022

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down .5% at $19,107 Ethereum is down slightly at $1328 Binance Coin up slightly at $278 Walt Disney company seeks transaction lawyer to explore emerging tech opportunities including NFTs. CFO of Voyager throws in towel. Brazilian Police exercise search and seizure warrants at unnamed exchanges. Hadean raises $30M in Series A. DARPA will research crypto with help of Inca Digital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/25/20226 minutes, 23 seconds
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"California BitLicense vetoed by governor Newsom" September 24, 2022

Bitcoin is up slightly at $19,072 Ethereum is down slightly at $1328 and Binance Coin up slightly at $280 California BitLicense vetoed by governor Newsom. AC Milan launching with MonkeyLeague. Coinsquare and CoinSmart to merge. Fidneza gets a whale-sized benefactor Coinbase sued over patent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/24/20226 minutes, 7 seconds
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"UK introduces Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill " September 23, 2022

Bitcoin is down 1% at $18,846 Ethereum is down .5% at $1287 Binance Coin down .5% at $272 New England Patriots sign sponsorship deal with Chain CFTC files lawsuit against Ooki DAO Github restores Tornado Cash's code in read-only. UK introduces Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/23/20226 minutes, 13 seconds
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"FTX wants to raise $1B at $32B valuation." September 22, 2022

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $19,240 Ethereum is up .5% at $1308 Binance Coin up .5% at $270 Algorand. Up 16% Messari raises 35M series B FTX wants to raise 1B at a 32B valuation. Kraken's CEO Jesse Powell to step down. Wintermute puts deadline on whitehat offer. Helium to move to Solana blockchain after community vote WSJ says Coinbase ran proprietary trading desk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/22/20226 minutes, 25 seconds
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"Iran testing digital Rial" September 21, 2022

Bitcoin is up slightly at $19,171 Ethereum is down .5% at $1348 Binance Coin up 2% at $269 Iran to test digital Rial. a16z leading $51M round for Sardine. Coin98 unveils stablecoin CUSD Revolut expands US offerings with 29 tokens. DC Comics syncs with Funko for physical/digital release. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/21/20226 minutes, 14 seconds
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"Saylor buys the August dip" September 20, 2022

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is down .5% at $19,215 Ethereum is down ,5% at $1354 Binance Coin down slightly at $269 MicroStrategy buys another 300 BTC. Sparkster ordered to pay $35M and wind down token. Alameda will repay $200M to Voyager. Wintermute hacked for $160M Nasdaq set to launch crypto custody service Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/20/20226 minutes, 6 seconds
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"FT says officials want Interpol Red Notice issued for Do Kwon" September 19, 2022

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $18,746 Ethereum is up slightly at $1314 Binance Coin up slightly at $262 South Korean authorities ask Interpol for Red Notice for Do Kwon. Ethereum Name Service says they've regained control of eth.link Hacker/s lifts $3M from vanity wallets. EVGA will stop making graphics cards. SEC/Ripple call for immediate ruling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/19/20226 minutes, 25 seconds
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"Do Kwon says he's cooperating with authorities" September 18, 2022

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $19,911 Ethereum is down slightly at $1432 Binance Coin down .5% at $275 SEC brings lawsuit against two crypto advisory firms for misappropriation of funds. Binance's CZ praises Biden's crypto regulation despite wider industry criticisms. Do Kwon says he's cooperating with authorities. Yuga Labs hires first chief gaming officer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/18/20225 minutes, 58 seconds
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"Amazon at work on prototype for digital Euro" September 17, 2022

Bitcoin is down slightly at $19,811 Ethereum is down slightly at $1418 and Binance Coin down slightly at $276 Amazon working on prototype for ECB's digital euro. Two Sigma Ventures raises $400M for two new funds. Binance errors in favor of HNT/Mobile holders Grayscale calls dibs on 3.1M ETHPoW tokens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/17/20225 minutes, 57 seconds
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"Magna closes $15M funding round" September 16, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $19,854 Ethereum is down slightly at $1476 and Binance Coin down slightly at $275 EthPoW slides 60% after mainnet launches Magna closes $15M funding round FTX in the lead for Voyager's assets. Investors add 74M to Valkyrie's holdings. TrueLayer announces layoffs. Links: A message from TrueLayer CEO | TrueLayer Magna Token Management Raises $15M in Seed Funding Led by Tiger Global and Tusk Venture Partners FTX Is in the Lead to Buy Crypto Lender Voyager Digital’s Assets Out of Bankruptcy: Source ETHPoW (ETHW) plunges over 60% a day after mainnet launch Valkyrie raises $73.6M for crypto-focused trusts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/16/20226 minutes, 6 seconds
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"The Merge is here" September 15, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $20,124 Ethereum is up slightly at $1591 and Binance Coin up slightly at $275 Ethereum's merge finalized. PredictIt sues to block CFTC mandated shutdown. Craig Wright tells Norwegian court he broke hard drive containing private keys but wants court order to go after Satoshi's BTC. Links: Craig Wright Tells Court He ‘Stomped on the Hard Drive’ Containing Satoshi Wallet Keys Ethereum activates The Merge as it shifts to proof of stake PredictIt Sues US Regulator Over Move to Nix Contracts (Correct) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/15/20227 minutes, 7 seconds
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"South Korea issues warrant for Do Kwon's arrest" September 14, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is down .5% at $20,096 Ethereum is down slightly at $1587 and Binance Coin down 1% at $277 BTC & cryptos slide on wider markets downturn due to CPI South Korean courts issue warrent for Do Kwon's arrest. BTC money laundering suspect arrested in The Netherlands Craig Wright's lawyers say they'll not offer cryptographic proof in ongoing trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/14/20226 minutes, 31 seconds
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"Starbucks announces Starbucks Odyssey — NFT based loyalty program" September 13, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $22,606 Ethereum is up slightly at $1740 and Binance Coin up .5% at $296 Ravencoin up 17% Starbucks announces Starbucks Odyssey in partnership with Polygon. Coinbase PM's brother pleads guilty to insider trading. Huobi Global delists 7 privacy coins. BitGo files $100M lawsuit against Galaxy Digital. Fidelity eyeing bitcoin trading for retail customers. Stone Ridge to sunset bitcoin strategy fund. Links: Stone Ridge liquidation Filing Documents for 0001193125-22-242484 Huobi Global to Delist DASH, DCR, FIRO, XMR, XVG, ZEC, and ZEN-Huobi Global-Official Huobi Website Starbucks brewing revolutionary Web3 experience for its Starbucks Rewards members BitGo on Twitter: "Late yesterday, BitGo filed a lawsuit against Galaxy Digital seeking damages of more than $100 million arising from Galaxy’s improper repudiation and intentional breach of its merger agreement with BitGo." / Twitter First Guilty Plea in Coinbase-Related Insider Trading Charges Fidelity to offer bitcoin trading to retail customers: Reports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/13/20226 minutes, 20 seconds
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"Fireblocks reaches Centaur status" September 12, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is up .5% at $22,314 Ethereum is down slightly at $1746 and Binance Coin up .5% at $298 Hodlnaut vs Craig Wright in Norway Fireblocks takes Centaur title. The Block says Solana data suggests they're having a moment. Square Enix will validate on Oasys. Amber Group cuts 10% of staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/12/20226 minutes, 20 seconds
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"DBS acquiring land in The Sandbox" September 11, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is down .5% at $21,560 Ethereum is down slightly at $1767 and Binance Coin down slightly at $295 DBS is acquiring a 3x3 plot of land in The Sandbox Algorand Foundation has $35M of exposure to troubled lender Hodlnaut Vitalik Buterin surprises guests at Kyiv Tech Summit. Blockchain. com to open an office in Dubai. Paradigm says infrastructure providers should not be subject to US treasury sanctions. Links: DBS partners with The Sandbox to launch ‘DBS BetterWorld’ to demonstrate how the metaverse can be used as a force for good Algorand Foundation exposure to Hodlnaut Base Layer Neutrality - Paradigm Dubai grants provisional approval to crypto firm Blockchain.com | Reuters Ethereum Co-founder Vitalik Buterin Appears at Kyiv Tech Summit to Support for Ukraine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/11/20226 minutes, 50 seconds
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"MicroStrategy files to sell $500M shares — says more BTC possible." September 10, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by jam.ai MicroStrategy will sell $500M more shares — could buy more BTC. Bolt walks away from $1.5B Wyre deal. Senators ask Mark Zuckerberg for comments on crypto scams. Quentin Tarantino & Miramax walk away from lawsuit. Community Labs raises $30M in strategic funding. Links: Quentin Tarantino Reaches Settlement With Miramax in ‘Pulp Fiction’ NFT Lawsuit Letter to Zuck Bolt's $1.5 billion deal to buy Wyre dies MicroStrategy prospectus Community Labs raises $30 million strategic funding round Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/10/20226 minutes, 19 seconds
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"FTX Ventures takes 30% stake in SkyBridge Capital" September 9, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by jam.ai Bitcoin is down slightly at $20,935 Ethereum is down slightly at $1700 and Binance Coin up slightly at $292 FTX Ventures takes 30% stake in SkyBridge Capital DAO Maker hack funds on the move for the first time in a year. Florida man pleads guilty to role in $100M crypto ponzi scheme. SEC will form new office for crypto filings. Chainalysis collaborates with US LE to recover $30M from Ronin hack. Links: EmpiresX Head Trader Pleads Guilty to Global Cryptocurrency Investment Fraud Scheme that Amassed Approximately $100 Million from Investors | OPA | Department of Justice $30 Million Seized: How the Cryptocurrency Community Is Making It Difficult for North Korean Hackers To Profit - Chainalysis SEC to form a new office for crypto disclosures FTX Ventures to Acquire Stake in SkyBridge Capital Cash from 2021 DAO Maker Crypto Hack Being Mixed Through Tornado Cash Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/9/20226 minutes, 19 seconds
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"Mysten Labs closes $300M round." September 8, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by [jam.ai](www.jam.ai) Bitcoin is up slightly at $19,329 Ethereum is up slightly at $1637 and Binance Coin down slightly at $278 Mysten Labs secures $300M in Series B GameStop partners with FTX.US NBA partners with Sorare Coinberry files suit against users over BTC. Voyager will auction assets Lael Brainard says crypto industry needs new regulations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/8/20226 minutes, 26 seconds
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"Tesseract raises $78M" September 7, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by jam.ai Bitcoin is up slightly at $18,735 Ethereum is up slightly at $1512 and Binance Coin up slightly at $263 Tesseract raises $78M in first funding round. Attacker profits $370k off of flash loan attack. Circle CEO says Binance's decision re: BUSD is good for USDC liquidity. Kwasi Kwarteng to be the new finance minister in UK. 3AC withdraws $45M from Curve and Convex Links: (1) Jeremy Allaire on Twitter: "Sharing some perspective on Binance forced conversion of USDC. Lots of misleading headlines and interpretations. Binance is not ending support for USDC, and change will likely lead to more USDC flowing to Binance. Here’s why. 1/" / Twitter (1) CertiK Alert on Twitter: "#CertiKSkynetAlert🚨 CertiK Skynet has reported a #flashloan attack on #AVAX impacting contract 0xe767c... & some LPs. The attacker profited ~$370k USDC. Possible impacted protocols include: @nereusfinance @traderjoe_xyz @CurveFinance Contact us for analysis. Stay Frosty!☃️ https://t.co/bZvtgVPpl4" / Twitter Former Revolut big cheese Alan Chang’s Tesseract raises $78m | Sifted 3AC withdraws $45 million from Curve and Convex UK’s New PM Truss Picks Kwasi Kwarteng to Be Finance Minister Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/7/20226 minutes, 29 seconds
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"Sony Music files trademark for NFT media" September 6, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by jam.ai Bitcoin is down slightly at $19,671 Ethereum is up slightly at $1566 and Binance Coin up slightly at $274 Sony Music files trademark for NFT media. Binance prioritizes BUSD on platform. Federal Police in Australia form crypto unit. Indian Police make arrests over $12M scam crypto scam. Aave halts Eth lending ahead of merge. Liz truss takes over at number 10 Downing St. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/6/20226 minutes, 56 seconds
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"LG picks Hedera Blockchain for NFTs" September 5th, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by [jam.ai](www.jam.ai) Bitcoin is down slightly at $19,671 Ethereum is up slightly at $1566 and Binance Coin up slightly at $274 Poolin acknowledges liquidity trouble. Nigeria wants to create a virtual free zone LG picks Hedera Blockchain for NFTs Stepn announces move to Cyberport in HK UKs financial reporting council scrutinizes Revolut. Links: NFT sneaker game maker Stepn to set up first office in Hong Kong’s government-owned Cyberport as regional headquarters | South China Morning Post Announcement on settlement adjustment and ZERO fee promo – Poolin Help Center UK regulators find flaws in audit of crypto-friendly neobank Revolut: FT LG Picks Lesser-Known Hedera Blockchain for Television NFTs A Virtual Free Zone in Africa Is Being Discussed with Binance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/5/20226 minutes, 19 seconds
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"Responses to executive order on crypto due next week" September 4, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by jam.ai Bitcoin is down slightly at $19,805 Ethereum is up .5% at $1574 and Binance Coin up slightly at $279 BlackRock to use Kraken subsidiary for crypto offering. CZ said Binance has identified two suspects in KyberSwap hack. PWC Venezeula twitter hacked to promote scam. Responses to Biden's Executive order on crypto due next week. Vasil upgrade confirmed for Sept. 22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/4/20226 minutes, 9 seconds
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"Hackers steal $180k from Bill Murray" September 3rd, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by jam.ai Bitcoin is up slightly at $19,811 Ethereum is down slightly at $1547 and Binance Coin down slightly at $276 FIFA & Algorand announce FIFA+ NFT collection. UBS & Wealthfront part ways. Hackers target acting icon Bill Murray. dYdX requires liveness check for promotion Links: FIFA to launch FIFA+ Collect UBS, Wealthfront call off $1.4 billion deal dYdX on Twitter: "Due to extremely overwhelming demand of the $25 deposit bonus promotion, we are ending the campaign, effective immediately. Thank you to the many thousands of new users that onboarded to dYdX today. We truly underestimated the amount of interest the campaign garnered." / Twitter Hacker Steals Bill Murray’s Crypto After $185K NFT Charity Auction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/3/20226 minutes, 38 seconds
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"Snap shutters web3 division" September 2, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by jam.ai Bitcoin is down slightly at $20,084 Ethereum is down slightly at $1590 and Binance Coin up slightly at $279 Compass will move 2 GA based facilites to TX. Coinbase misprices Georgia national currency. Snap shutters web3 division among layoffs. Yuga Labs teases dark Koda backstory Thailand will strengthen rules for crypto ads. Links: Otherside on Twitter Jake Sheinman on Twitter: "After ~4 years at @Snap, today is my last day. As a result of the company restructure, decisions were made to sunset our web3 team. The same team that I co-founded last year with other pirates who believed in digital ownership and the role that AR can play to support that. 1/2" / Twitter Compass Mining hosting partner sites shut down in Georgia due to 50% power spike Crypto Ads in Thailand Must Feature Clear Investment Warnings, New Regulations Require – Regulation Bitcoin News Coinbase Users Across Georgia Milk Price Bug for 100x Profit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/2/20226 minutes, 12 seconds
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"DC AG Sues MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor Over Taxes" September 1, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by Jam.ai Bitcoin is down slightly at $20,060 Ethereum is down slightly at $1,575 and Binance Coin up slightly at $278 DC attorney general sues Michael Saylor over alleged tax evasion. Tickemaster partners with Dapper Labs' Flow for NFT tickets. South Korean officers arrest 16 over alleged foreign exchange violations. crypto. com withdraws from Champion's League sponsorship. a16z wants to help solve NFT copyright issues. Links: AG Karl A. Racine on Twitter: "NEW: Today, we’re suing Michael Saylor - a billionaire tech executive who has lived in the District for more than a decade but has never paid any DC income taxes - for tax fraud." / Twitter South Korean customs officers arrest 16 people for alleged foreign exchange violations The Can’t Be Evil NFT Licenses - a16z crypto EXCLUSIVE: Crypto.com pulled out of huge Champions League sponsorship at last moment | SportBusiness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/1/20226 minutes, 49 seconds
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"President of Paraguay sends crypto bill back to legislators" August 31, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $20,348 Ethereum is down slightly at $1601 and Binance Coin down .5% at $287 Proof Collective picks up 50M in series A FBI issues recommendations for DeFi investors Paraguay's president vetos crypto proposal X2Y2 removes artist royalties from NFT purchases. British national faces extradition to US for his role in OneCoin scam. Links: Presidencia Paraguay on Twitter: "Por Decreto N° 7692 el Poder Ejecutivo objeta totalmente el proyecto de ley que busca regular la criptominería en el país 👉 https://t.co/sDHUERhUe1 https://t.co/VpgQij4AFh" / Twitter Cyber Criminals Increasingly Exploit Vulnerabilities in Decentralized Finance Platforms to Obtain Cryptocurrency, Causing Investors to Lose Money X2Y2 on Twitter: "Buyers on X2Y2 can now choose the amount of royalties they would like to contribute to projects. Dominant aggregators intend to provide similar functionality in the imminent future. As such, X2Y2 would like to make sure we are ready & staying on top of market movements." / Twitter British National Accused in OneCoin Scam Set to Face US Extradition: Report Press Release - PROOF of Documentation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/31/20226 minutes, 31 seconds
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"OptiFi locks $661k in USDC due to programming error" August 30, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $20,398 Ethereum is up slightly at $1586 and Binance Coin down slightly at $289 OptiFi locks 661k in USDC, will shutter. Xterio raises 40M Thai SEC fines Bitkub exec 235k. Funds on the raise — DBA crypto seeks 500M. 776 seeks 177.6M. Links: OptiFi Program Incident Report — 08/29/22 | by OptiFi | Aug, 2022 | Medium SEC FORM D Galaxy and Genesis execs raising $500M crypto fund Alexis Ohanian’s Seven Seven Six Targets $177.6 Million for Crypto Token Fund — The Information Game Publisher and Developer Xterio Raises $40M Led by FunPlus, FTX Ventures, Makers Fund, XPLA and More to Create the Next Great Cross-platform Web3 Franchises | Business Wire Thai SEC Fines Bitkub Executive $235K for Insider Trading Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/30/20226 minutes, 12 seconds
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"Metaverse category debuts at VMA awards" August 29th, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $19,826 Ethereum is up slightly at $1450 and Binance Coin down slightly at $271 VMA awards feature first ever metaverse category. BarrelDAO sells out NFT-linked Solana Summer Shandy. AVAX slides on whistleblower's announcment. Mysten Labs Discord hacked. Links: Crypto Leaks | Ava Labs (Avalanche) attacks Solana & cons regulators in evil conspiracy with bought law firm, Roche Freedman BarrelDAO sells out NFT-linked Solana Summer Shandy beer Sui by Mysten Labs on Twitter: "🚨URGENT 🚨 Our Discord server has been hacked. Please do not click on any links posted in the last 8 hours. Our team is working to resolve this ASAP. Thank you for your patience." / Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/29/20226 minutes, 1 second
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"Pew survey says majority of 41M Americans feel crypto has underperformed" August 28, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $20,046 Ethereum is up slightly at $1486 and Binance Coin down slightly at $279 Pew survey results. AntPool says they won't maintain client assets on Ethereum after merge. Grayscale unsure of alt trust regulatory certainty. CoinSwitch Kuber cooperating with Indian Enforcement Directorate. Links: 46% of cryptocurrency investors in US say it did worse than expected | Pew Research Center Grayscale, Disclosing SEC Queries, Says Cryptos XLM, ZEC, ZEN May be Securities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/28/20226 minutes, 19 seconds
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"Hetzner says Ethereum nodes on their cloud violate TOS" August 27, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $20,227 Ethereum is up slightly at $1505 and Binance Coin up slightly at $283 Cloud provider Hetzner says Ethereum nodes on their cloud violate TOS. MAS asks for details from firms ahead of more regulation. SushiSwap community votes to decrease Head Chef salary. eth.link expires 9/5 — Virgil Griffith currently unable to renew from behind bars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/27/20225 minutes, 51 seconds
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"Animoca brands Japan raises $45M" August 26, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Animoca brands Japan raises $45M at a $500M pre-money valuation USDN slips its peg. Zipmex appoints restructing firm. Voyager approves $1.9M in retention bonuses amid bankruptcy. Bitcoin Depot plans Nasdaq listing in $885M SPAC deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/26/20225 minutes, 49 seconds
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"Symbolic Capital raises $50M" August 25, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is up .5% at $21,749 Ethereum is up 1% at $1711 and Binance Coin up .5% at $304 New web3 fund Symbolic Capital raises $50M. Tether says its not freezing Tornado Cash addresses until it's told. Alchemy acquires Chainshot. Reddit airdrops polygon-based avatars. Afghan authorities shutter 16 crypto exchanges. Links: Police close crypto currency exchanges in Herat | Ariana News Polygon Founder’s Crypto VC Firm Raises $50M Fund Reddit Is Airdropping Free Polygon NFT Avatars to Its Most Hardcore Users - Decrypt $10B crypto developer platform Alchemy buys coding bootcamp in first-ever acquisition | TechCrunch Tether says it's not freezing Tornado Cash addresses until government tells it to Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/25/20226 minutes, 16 seconds
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"Sotheby’s is hiring an NFT specialist" August 24, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $21,480 Ethereum is up 1% at $1655 and Binance Coin down slightly at $297 Sotheby’s is hiring an NFT specialist The US DOJ has charged three persons in Miami with bank fraud. Heather Morgan says crypto scams involving her likeness are unaffiliated. YouTubers Ben Armstrong and Atozy are in a legal battle. OSC warns against Kucoin. Links: Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) Issues Warning against KuCoin in Latest Alert Miami Trio Charged With Defrauding Banks and Crypto Exchange of Over $4M Crypto whale Cobie donates $100,000 to YouTuber sued by BitBoy Arthemort on Twitter: "Achievement unlocked : first day https://t.co/n2P1SMz4fA" / Twitter Three Members Of Miami Crew Charged With Defrauding Banks And Cryptocurrency Exchange Of More Than $4 Million | USAO-SDNY | Department of Justice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/24/20225 minutes, 54 seconds
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"Sudorare rugs $800k." August 23, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $21,498 Ethereum is up slightly at $1624 and Binance Coin up .5% at $299 LooksRare fork Sudorare rugs $800k. Ready Player Me raises $56M in a series B. Rainbow Bridge hacker loses 5 eth in attempted exploit. Nathaniel Chastain files motion to dismiss indictment. Crypto Punks flips BAYC. Links: Sungjae on Twitter: "seems like sudorare rugged for 800k https://t.co/UkvbAskut8 https://t.co/pCCJViRHXR" / Twitter Ready Player Me x Andreessen Horowitz: Announcing our $56M Series B Former OpenSea employee accused of insider trading files motion to dismiss indictment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/23/20226 minutes, 16 seconds
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"South Korea to tax crypto airdrops" August 22, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $21,262 Ethereum is down .5% at $1570 and Binance Coin down slightly at $296 General Bytes Bitcoin ATM machines exploited. Hodlnaut is reportedly $193M in the red South Korea is apparently planning to tax crypto airdrops slowmist researcher suggest that ronin hackers converted some stolen eth to bitcoin. sports tokens have a lift. Links: South Korea To Tax Crypto Airdrop Recipients: Report ₿liteZero on Twitter: "I've been tracking the stolen funds on Ronin Bridge. I've noticed that Ronin hackers have transferred all of their funds to the bitcoin network. Most of the funds have been deposited to mixers(ChipMixer, Blender). This thread🧵 will illustrate the tracking analysis procedures.👇🏻 https://t.co/yrazcJ22xF" / Twitter Hodlnaut reports $193 million financial shortfall as it seeks court protection Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/22/20226 minutes, 10 seconds
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"FTX generated more than $1B in revenue last year" August 21, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $21,250 Ethereum is down slightly at $1630 and Binance Coin down .5% at $287 FTX generated more than $1B in revenue last year. Stephen Tual steps away from DAOs and Ethereum Community. Voyager customers speak out against employee retention bonus. Gnosis safe aidrops SAFE tokens to 21k users. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/21/20226 minutes, 3 seconds
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"Market sees $210M worth of liquidations" August 20, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $21,250 Ethereum is down slightly at $1630 and Binance Coin down .5% at $287 $210M worth of liquidations yesterday. Protests planned in Amsterdam over arrest of Alex Pertsev Celsius says they may have enough money to make it through the end of the year. Nigeria's CBDC tops $10M worth of transactions since October. World's biggest companies pump $6B into blockchain firms Links: Bitcoin traders hit by $210 million of long liquidations on Friday Blockdata | Top 100 Public Companies Investing in Crypto or Blockchain Companies #FreeAlexPertsev: Protests Planned for Amsterdam Following Tornado Cash Developer’s Arrest - 'CoinDesk' News Summary (United States) | BEAMSTART Nigeria's CBDC eNaira records $10M in transaction since October Bankrupt Crypto Lender Celsius Now Says It Likely Has Enough Cash to Last Through End of Year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/20/20226 minutes, 17 seconds
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"Columbia to create CBDC to combat tax evasion." August 19, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is down .5% at $21,834 Ethereum is down slightly at $1737 and Binance Coin down slightly at $282 Singapore-based Hodlnaut applies to be placed under judicial management. Forbes is reporting that former WeWork CEO Adam Neumann is launching a digital wallet that stores crypto. Crypto stocks in the general market slid today in premarket. Columbia to create CBDC to combat tax evasion. South Korea watchdog flags 16 crypto firms for operating without the proper registrations Links: Press Releases - Financial Services Commission Gobierno Petro buscará “la creación de una moneda digital”, confirma el director de la Dian Former WeWork CEO Adam Neumann's New Real Estate Company Is Planning A Digital Wallet That Stores Crypto An update on our Interim Judicial Management / Judicial Management process Crypto Stocks Slide in Pre-Market Trading as Bitcoin Slumps to $21.6K Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/19/20225 minutes, 40 seconds
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"OP slides on unannounced $450M move." August 18, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is down .5% at $23,481 Ethereum is down slightly at $1860 and Binance Coin down .5% at $308 Paradigm is leading a $20M round for Tessera OP moved $450M with no announcement and saw their token flash crash in response. US DOJ extradites alleged money launderer from the Netherlands HUSD slips peg Robinhood decreases acquisition offer for Ziglu Links: Alleged Russian Money Launderer Extradited from the Netherlands to U.S. | OPA | Department of Justice Robinhood more than halves acquisition offer for UK fintech Ziglu Optimism (✨🔴_🔴✨) on Twitter: "We're seeing some confusion about recent transfers of OP out of a multisig. This is expected—today we executed a series of planned standard transfers to the Coinbase Custody wallets of various investors in OP Labs PBC." / Twitter Fractional raises $20 million to simplify joint NFT ownership, rebrands as Tessera | Fortune Cash-Backed HUSD Stablecoin Loses Peg, Drops to $0.92 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/18/20225 minutes, 49 seconds
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"CoinFund launches $300M web3 fund. " August 17, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is down .5% at $23,619 Ethereum is down slightly at $1864 Binance Coin down .5% at $310 Eos up 18% IRS authorized to serve a John Doe summons to the crypto dealer SFOX. SEC files complaint against dragonchain for their unregistered ICO crypto.com has registered with the UK financial watchdog Coinfund has launched a 300M web3 fund DCG registers as a lobby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/17/20225 minutes, 52 seconds
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"BitGo says they may take legal action against Galaxy Digital" August 16, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $24,017 Ethereum is up 1% at $1899 and Binance Coin up slightly at $316 Dogecoin up 15% Coin Center is preparing a possible legal challenge for tornado cash’s sanctions. Sudoswap has set their automated market maker royalties to 0% for NFT creators acala stablecoin has returned near its $1 peg as the community burned the 1.2B aUSD tokens Crypto custody firm BitGo says they may legal action against Galaxy Digital Links: Analysis: What is and what is not a sanctionable entity in the Tornado Cash case - Coin Center Acala on Twitter: "The recently passed community governance referendum has now been executed. 1,292,860,248 total erroneously minted aUSD have been returned to the honzon protocol and burned. Details in thread below ⤵" / Twitter Crypto Custody Firm BitGo to Sue Galaxy Digital for Abandoning $1.2B Merger Agreement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/16/20225 minutes, 51 seconds
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"Galaxy digital abandons plans to acquire BitGo" August 15, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Galaxy digital abandons plans to acquire BitGo Velodrome says team member stole over 350k. Do Kwon appears in first interview since Terra collapse. Acala stablecoin falls 99%. Links: Galaxy Digitial Ends Plan to Acquire Crypto Custody Firm BitGo Acala Stablecoin aUSD Collapses After Parachain Exploit - Crypto Briefing (1) Velodrome (🚴,🚴) on Twitter: "An update from Velodrome on our investigation into the team wallet exploit. https://t.co/sz1ePStcT0" / Twitter South Korean investigators 'haven’t reached out' about Terra collapse, says Do Kwon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/15/20225 minutes, 45 seconds
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"Tornado Cash dev arrested in Amsterdam" August 13, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $24,422 Ethereum is down slightly at $1984 and Binance Coin down slightly at $331 Announce of August 10th arrest of Tornado Cash Developer Alexey Pertsev shakes crypto world. Binance seized $450k from Curve exploiter CFTC accuses Ohio man of operating a $12M Bitcoin ponzi scheme. Indian authorities freeze $46M worth of the crypto lender Vauld’s assets. SkyNet labs to shutter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/13/20226 minutes, 38 seconds
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"BlackRock forms private trust offering direct exposure to BTC" August 11, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is up 1% at $24,626 Ethereum is up 1% at $1915 and Binance Coin down slightly at $330 Those are your leaders by market cap — top gainers in the last 24 hours: celsius network up 22% Nexo up 15% BlackRock will offer direct exposure to BTC Crypto exchange dYdX has blocked accounts that interacted with tornado cash. Man in California will pay 61k in restitution for SIM swapping hack. Merge passes Goerli. Fixed Float says it froze 200k of stolen ether. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/11/20226 minutes, 4 seconds
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"Curve Finance exploited for over $500K" August 10, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is down .5% at $23,158 Ethereum is down slightly at $1708 and Binance Coin down .5% at $317 Troll sends blacklisted eth to crypto figures, celebrities, etc. Phong Le comments on MicroStrategy's BTC strategy. Nuri files for insolvency. Curve Finance exploited for over 500K. Blur Finance rug pull. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/10/20226 minutes, 22 seconds
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"Fallout from Tornado Cash ban" August 9, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is down 1% at $23,256 Ethereum is down 1% at $1705 and Binance Coin down 1.5% at $317 Companies begin blocking Tornado Cash following blacklisting. Iran makes first order to be paid in crypto. Reserve Bank of Australia to start new CBDC pilot Kevin Rose's Moonbirds ruffles feathers with copyright change. Links: KΞVIN R◎SE (🪹,🦉) on Twitter: "1/GM. Today, we’re announcing that @moonbirds and @oddities_xyz are moving to the CC0 public license. We believe this move honors and respects the values of the internet and web3 and starts a new and important phase of the project. 🧵..." / Twitter Infura and Alchemy are now blocking access to Tornado Cash نخستین ثبت سفارش رسمی واردات با رمزارز در کشور انجام شد- اخبار صنعت و تجارت - اخبار اقتصادی تسنیم | Tasnim Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/9/20226 minutes, 49 seconds
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"Santander Brazil wades into crypto trading." July 29, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Ethereum is up 1% at $1677 and Binance Coin is up 2% at $284 Those are your leaders by market cap - top gainers in the last 24 hours: Ethereum classic - up 19% The graph up 17% Klaytun up 15% Babel Finance apparently lost 280M while trading customer funds. Santander Brazil wades into crypto trading. Sky Mavis CEO moved AXS tokens before announcing hack. Russian paramilitary groups received 2.2M in crypto donations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/29/20225 minutes, 51 seconds
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"Variant has raised $450M for two new crypto-focused venture funds." July 28, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $22,862 Ethereum is down slightly at $1615 and Binance Coin is up slightly .5% at $267 Variant has raised 450M for two new venture funds. Solana stablecoin Nirvana hit with $3.5M flash loan exploit. Zipmex has filed for protection against creditors Meta has reported a 2.8B loss in Q2 for metaverse division Netflix dropped the trailer for their forthcoming documentary on John McAfee. Links: PeckShield on Twitter PeckShieldAlert on Twitter: "#PeckShieldAlert Seems like @nirvana_fi exploited @peckshield Exploiters already bridged stolen funds to Ethereum 0xB9AE2624Ab08661F010185d72Dd506E199E67C09 https://t.co/hXWuLgnViZ" / Twitter Variant raises $450 million for two new venture funds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/28/20225 minutes, 57 seconds
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"SEC investigates Coinbase. Ark sells stake in COIN" July 27, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Pat Toomy calls out SEC & Gensler in open letter. SEC investigates Coinbase SushiSwap seeks new Head Chef. Kraken is under investigation for alleged sanctions violations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/27/20226 minutes, 35 seconds
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"Tesla sells 75% of BTC holdings" July 21, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $22,636 Ethereum is up slightly at $1492 and Binance Coin is up slightly at $256 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/21/20226 minutes, 6 seconds
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"Yuga Labs loads 4k+ Voyagers into Otherside"

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is up 1% at $21,128 Ethereum is up 1% at $1347 and Binance Coin is up 1% at $250 Paraguay senate passes bill on mining and crypto regulation Australian central bank representative acknowledges importance of private digital currencies at G20. Yuga Labs loads 4k+ Voyagers into Otherside Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/17/20225 minutes, 46 seconds
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"CAR set to launch Sango-Bitcoin L2." July 16, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is down 1% at $20,625 Ethereum is down 1% at $1202 and Binance Coin is down 1% at $235 Putin signs digital payments ban Gilibrand receives 150k in Q2 from crypto lobbying Congressional dems condemn crypto mining Voyager digital schedules bankruptcy hearing for august the 4th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/16/20225 minutes, 54 seconds
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"Circle details treasury reserves for USDC" July 15, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by web3 with a16z Bitcoin is up .5% at $20,738 Ethereum is down .5% at $1210 and Binance Coin is down .5% at $236 OpenSea cuts about 20% of staff Celsius details a $1.2B gap on balance sheet in bankruptcy filing. Circle details treasury reserves for USDC 5ire raises 100M for expansion of "sustainable blockchain" Links: 5ire Raises $100M to Fund Expansion of Sustainable Blockchain USDC reserve assets Celsius bankruptcy documents claim $1.2 billion balance sheet gap (1) Devin Finzer (dfinzer.eth) on Twitter: "Today is a hard day for OpenSea, as we’re letting go of ~20% of our team. Here’s the note I shared with our team earlier this morning: https://t.co/E5k6gIegH7" / Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/15/20226 minutes, 37 seconds
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"3AC founders are 'failing to cooperate' with creditors." July 11, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by web3 with a16z.com Bitcoin is down 1% at $20,512 Ethereum is down 1% at $1143 and Binance Coin is down .5% at $231 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/11/20226 minutes, 35 seconds
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"Binance secures registration in Spain" July 8, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by web3 with a16z Bitcoin is up 1% at $21,441 Ethereum is up .5% at $1216 and Binance Coin is up .5% at $238 Celsius accused of fraud. Reddit releases blockchain based 'collectible avatars' Hidden Road announces $50M series A Binance secures registration in Spain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/8/20226 minutes, 7 seconds
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"Voyager files chapter 11. Voyagers make debut to Otherside." July 7th, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by web3 with a16z Bitcoin is up up .5% at $20,472 Ethereum is up 1% at $1183 and Binance Coin is up slightly at $237 Voyager digital files for chapter 11 bankruptcy in New York Korean startup uprise lost $20M in customer funds shorting Luna. Yuga labs Otherside metaverse hosts test run. Konvoy ventures has launched a 150M fund targeting web3. Bitstamp makes a u-turn on planned fee policy. Binance expands no-fee trading. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/7/20226 minutes, 29 seconds
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"Bank of England calls for enhanced crypto regulation" July 5, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by web3 with a16z Bitcoin is down .5% at $19,436 Ethereum is down slightly at $1102 and Binance Coin is up .5 at $225 Coinshares has finalized their acquisition of Napoleon Asset Management. Nexo signs due dilligence to consider acquiring Vauld. Bank of England calls for enhanced crypto regulation. Celsius repays their $120M stable coin debt to Maker Protocol. 000.eth sells for 300eth. Links: DeFi Explore | MCD #25977 000.eth - ENS: Ethereum Name Service | OpenSea CoinShares acquires Napoleon Asset Managementnode:title] | ETF Express Crypto lender Vauld offered lifeline a day after suspending withdrawals - The Washington Post Bank of England Committee Calls for Enhanced Crypto Regulation to Limit Contagion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/5/20226 minutes, 19 seconds
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"Central African Republic announces Sango Coin" July 4th, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by web3 with a16z Bitcoin is up 2% at $19,826 Ethereum is up 3% at $1105 and Binance Coin is up 2% at $224 Those are your leaders by market cap. Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Thorchain up 15% Crema Finance hacked. Central African Republic announces Sango Coin Hackers reportedly want 10BTC for the personal records of more than 1B Chinese citizens Vauld halts withdrawals & hires restructuring advisers. Wonderfi closes on acquisition of Coinberry. Links: WonderFi Closes Acquisition of Crypto Trading Platform Coinberry Corporate statement | Vauld Blog: Thoughts on Crypto Investing, Lending, Borrowing & More Hacker asks for 10 bitcoin for allegedly stolen data of a billion Chinese citizens Sango Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/4/20226 minutes, 29 seconds
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"Ether's average gas price lowest since 2020." July 3, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by web3 with a16z Tether reducing commercial paper holdings CFTC sues Mirror Trading Ether's average gas price falls to lowest since 2020 3AC's TPS capital still operational Ignite cuts employee count in half. Links: Three Arrows Paper Trail Leads to Trading Desk Obscured Via Offshore Entities Ethereum average gas fee falls down to $1.57, the lowest since 2020 CFTC Sues Over Alleged $1.7 Billion Fraud Involving Bitcoin (BTC) - Bloomberg Tether stance on commercial paper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/3/20226 minutes, 40 seconds
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"3AC files chapter 15. Meta shutters Novi wallet." July 2, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by web3 with a16z Bitcoin is down .5% at $19,219 Ethereum is down .5% at $1046 and Binance Coin is down 1% at $215 Meta to shutter Novi Crypto wallet. CEO of KuCoin says exchange is fine despite rumors. 3AC files chapter 15. Sam Bankman Fried says he'll consider belagured miners to help crypto contagion. Voyager Digitial temporarily halts trading, withdrawals, deposits. Links: Johnny_KuCoin on Twitter: "Be aware of FUDs! Not sure who's spreading these sheer rumors, and what their intentions are, but #KuCoin does not have any exposure to LUNA, 3AC, Babel, etc. No “immense suffer” from any “coin collapse”, no plan to halt withdrawal, everything on KuCoin is operating well." / Twitter Three Arrows Capital Files for Bankruptcy in New York Tied to British Virgin Islands Proceeding After BlockFi Deal, Sam Bankman-Fried Explores Buying Distressed Crypto Miners - Bloomberg Voyager Digital Provides Market Update International Money Transfers & Remittances | Novi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/2/20226 minutes, 53 seconds
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"El Salvador buys the dip " July 1, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by web3 with a16z Bitcoin is up slightly at $19,138 Ethereum is up .5% at $1045 and Binance Coin is down .5% at $217 Amp up 16% DOJ charges developer of Baller Ape NFT El Salvador buys 80 BTC Meta rolling out NFT feature for Facebook Greenidge air permit denited by NYDEC FBI adds Ruja Ignatova to most wanted list. Links: Justice Department Announces Enforcement Action Charging Six Individuals with Cryptocurrency Fraud Offenses in Cases Involving Over $100 Million in Intended Losses | OPA | Department of Justice Nayib Bukele on Twitter: "El Salvador bought today 80 #BTC at $19,000 each! #Bitcoin is the future! Thank you for selling cheap 😉 https://t.co/ZHwr0Ln1Ze" / Twitter Statement from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation on Denial of the Title V Permit Renewal for Greenidge Generation, LLC - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation FBI Adds OneCoin Founder Ruja Ignatova to Its Most Wanted List Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/1/20226 minutes, 13 seconds
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"BVI court reportedly orders liquidation of 3AC" June 29, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by web 3 with a16z Bitcoin is down 1.5% at $19,850 Ethereum is down 1% at $1085 and Binance Coin is down .5% at $217 BVI court reportedly orders liquidation of 3AC Customs officers in Argentina seize $21M in crypto mining equipment. CEO and CFO of Compass mining resign. Montana storm takes out Marathon mining infrastructure. Cypherpunk Holdings sells off btc and eth. Links: Crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital plunges into liquidation | Business News | Sky News Cypherpunk Holdings Announces Corporate Update Marathon Digital Holdings Provides Update on Its Bitcoin Mining Operations in Montana Compass Mining CEO and CFO resign as company cites 'multiple setbacks and disappointments' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/29/20226 minutes, 17 seconds
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"Kaiko raises $53M series B" June 28, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by web3 with a16z Bitcoin is up slightly at $20,996 Ethereum is up .5% at $1222 and Binance Coin is up .5% at $239 Harmony attacker moving funds Two arrested after plotting to hold someone hostage for BTC in NY state. Robinhood price jumps on rumors of FTX acquisition Alan Howard's Geometry emerges from stealth Yuga Labs files lawsuit over copycats Kaiko raises 53M series B Links: Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX Is Seeking a Path to Buy Robinhood (HOOD) - Bloomberg Two charged for alleged plan to steal tens of millions of dollars in bitcoin from New York home Harmony 💙 on Twitter: "1/ We are aware the hacker has begun to move funds through Tornado Cash. The team is working with two highly reputable blockchain tracing and analysis partners, and collaborating with the FBI as part of an investigation into this criminal act. 🧵" / Twitter Crypto Data Company Kaiko Raises $53 Million During Market Rout - Bloomberg Alan Howard-Backed Cryptography Investor Geometry Emerges From Stealth The Bored Ape Gazette🍌 on Twitter: "https://t.co/ZgZEbk6lTC" / Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/28/20226 minutes, 25 seconds
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"Coinbase shares down 5% on Goldman Sachs downgrade" June 27, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by web3 with a16z Bitcoin is down .5% at $21,280 Ethereum is down 1% at $1220 and Binance Coin is down 1% at $238 Stacks up 16% Goldman Sachs is reportedly raising $2B from investors to buy distressed assets from Celsius Shares in Coinbase are down 5% in premarket trading Voyager Digital issues default notice against 3AC. FlowDesk raises 30M to expand market making services XCarnival Hacker returns half of stolen Eth. Links: Flowdesk, the French Digital Asset Financial Technology Provider, Raises $30 Million to Expand Its Infrastructure and Trading Platform | Business Wire Voyager Digital issues default notice against Three Arrows Capital Goldman Sachs Leading Investor Group to Buy Celsius Assets: Sources Tal Be'ery on Twitter: "1/8 Update 🧵: The hacker accepted the offer and returned ~ half of the funds to @XCarnival_Lab. Some of the negotiations (the victim to attacker side) is visible on the blockchain! Including the "bounty" offer going up from initial $300K to $1.8M https://t.co/iWLDyp15Gl" / Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/27/20226 minutes, 38 seconds
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"Ronaldo signs NFT deal with Binance." June 24, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by web3 with a16z Bitcoin is up .5% at $21,129 Ethereum is up 2% at $1195 and Binance Coin is up slightly at $236 Polygon up 16% Frax up 22% Solana Labs is launching a mobile phone. Cristiano Ronaldo signs multi-year NFT deal with Binance Bitcoin miner Aspen Creek Digital opens facility in Colorado Harmony's cross-chain bridge exploited for $100M Funds from AnubisDAO exploit on the move for the first time in 8 months. Links: PeckShieldAlert on Twitter: "#PeckShieldAlert PeckShield has detected @AnubisDAO rug pullers just transferred ~97 $ETH to 0x07002d0212e3d40a6e17773460579d694100b7f4 @AnubisDAO rugged ~$58m in October 2021. https://t.co/2N5LO6ECtq" / Twitter (1) Harmony 💙 on Twitter: "1/ The Harmony team has identified a theft occurring this morning on the Horizon bridge amounting to approx. $100MM. We have begun working with national authorities and forensic specialists to identify the culprit and retrieve the stolen funds. More 🧵" / Twitter (1) Cristiano Ronaldo on Twitter: "Proud to be partnering with @binance Together we’ll give you the opportunity to own an iconic piece of sports history. I’m excited to take this journey with all of you. Let’s change the NFT game with #Binance. https://t.co/SNSCMHggct" / Twitter Solana launches web3-focused smartphone Saga to improve crypto-mobile relationship | TechCrunch Bitcoin miner Aspen Creek Digital opens 6-megawatt facility in Colorado Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/24/20226 minutes, 37 seconds
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"Doodles taps Pharrell as chief brand officer." June 23, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by web3 with a16z Bitcoin is down .5% at $20,577 Ethereum is up slightly at $1107 and Binance Coin is up slightly at $225 Polygon up 23% Ebay has acquired the NFT marketplace KnownOrigin NFT project Doodles has tapped Pharrell as chief brand officer. NHL signs deal with NFT platform Sweet Gucci links with SuperRareDao Voyager cuts daily withdrawal limit to $10k from $25k Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/23/20226 minutes, 25 seconds
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"Tech giants announce Metaverse Standards Forum" June 22, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by web3 with a16z Bitcoin is up slightly at $20,426 Ethereum is up slightly 2% at $1092 and Binance Coin is up slightly at $215 Tech giants announce Metaverse Standards Forum BlockFi picks up $250M in bailout from FTX. Bitfarms sells 3k BTC Tether to launch GBPT stablecoin pegged to British pound. Binance raising $50M Moonpay launches HyperMint Links: Tether's GBPT Exclusive: MoonPay launches utility minting service called HyperMint Zac Prince on Twitter: "Today @BlockFi signed a term sheet with @FTX_Official to secure a $250M revolving credit facility providing us with access to capital that further bolsters our balance sheet and platform strength." / Twitter Meta and Microsoft team up to create metaverse standards; Apple, Google sit out | Ars Technica Binance.US Targeting $50M Follow-On Raise at $4.5B Valuation Bitfarms sells 3K bitcoins to improve liquidity amid 'extreme volatility' (NASDAQ:BITF) | Seeking Alpha Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/22/20227 minutes, 4 seconds
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"BIS says 'anything crypto can do, CBDCs can do better" June 21, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by web3 with a16z Bitcoin is down 2% at $20,852 Ethereum is down 2% at $1137 and Binance Coin is down 1.5% at $219 Waves, up 19% Zilliqa up 20% BIS addresses CBDCs and crypto Solend Whale moves funds Ukraine sells dontated cryptopunk for $100k Deutsche Börse signs deal with Kaiko Cloudflare web outage ripples into exchanges Links: Deutsche Börse Xetra - Deutsche Börse partners with Kaiko to extend its market data offering in the crypto sector CBDCs, Not Crypto, Will Be Cornerstone of Future Monetary System, BIS Says Cloudflare Status - Cloudflare Service Issues Alex Bornyakov on Twitter: "Breaking news on crypto donations: #CryptoPunk #5364 has been sold for 90 ETH. It's over $100K. Few months ago this NFT was donated for @_AidForUkraine fund. Crypto community continues to support Ukraine." / Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/21/20226 minutes, 7 seconds
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"Solend overturns controversial vote" June 20, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by web 3 with a16z Bitcoin is down .5% at $20,636 Ethereum is down 1% at $1142 and Binance Coin is down .5% at $214 Avalanche, up 16% Maker up 18% Aave up 20% Solend vote chaos Noah Davis joins Yuga Labs Elon says he'll continue supporting Doge Michelle Bond — head of ADAM to run for congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/20/20226 minutes, 35 seconds
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"BTC slips below 20k. FTX acquires Bitvo." June 18, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by web3 with a16z Bitcoin is down slightly at $19,161 Ethereum is up slightly at $1000 and Binance Coin is down .5% at $202 Meta launches Avatar Store with Balenciaga, Prada and Thom Browne. Decentraland DAO votes to give Decentraland Games a $1M grant in MANA. FTX acquires Bitvo Immutable launches 500M venture fund for web3 Links: Immutable Launches $500 Million Developer and Venture Investment Fund to Accelerate Adoption of Web3 Games and Projects FTX Acquires Alberta-Based Restricted Dealer to Expand Canadian Presence Meta is launching an avatar store, and designer clothes are the first products - The Verge Decentraland DAO votes to give Decentral Games $1 million grant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/18/20226 minutes, 20 seconds
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"Circle announces euro-backed stablecoin" June 17, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by web3 with a16z Bitcoin is down .5% at $20,938 Ethereum is down 1% at $1090 and Binance Coin is down 1% at $217 Elon Musk named in class action lawsuit over Dogecoin Babel Finance suspends client withdrawals 3AC has been liquidated by FTX, Deribit and BitMEX according to the Block Bitso passes $1B in crypto remittances Circle announces euro-backed stablecoin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/17/20227 minutes, 2 seconds
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"Inverse Finance exploited" June 16, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by web3 with a16z Bitcoin is down 1% at $21,094 Ethereum is down 1.5% at $1113 and Binance Coin is down 1% at $216 BitMEX co-founder Ben Delo faces 30 months probation Inverse Finance exploited for $1.2M MetaMask & Phantom vulnerability patched Manhattan Landlord to re-list building NFT after ETH price sags. Links: Halborn MetaMask “Demonic” Vulnerability Discovery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/16/20226 minutes, 23 seconds
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"NFTPort raises $26M series A while the market continues downward pressures." June 15, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by web3 with a16z Bitcoin is up 3% at $21,114 Ethereum is up 5% at $1112 and Binance Coin is up 3% at $212 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/15/20226 minutes, 47 seconds
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"ScienceMagic.studios raises $10M. Lacoste drops NFTs. Broader market struggles" June 14, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by web3 with a16z Bitcoin is up 1% at $22,149 Ethereum is up 2% at $1200 and Binance Coin is up 1% at $222 Helium up 22% Theta Network up 16% Bitcoin SV up 15% ScienceMagic.studios raises $10M Lacoste drops NFTs Binance pauses BTC withdrawals Microstrategy down $1B in unrealized losses Head of UK Central bank gloats over crypto downturn Job cuts hit Coinbase, BlockFi, crypto .com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/14/20226 minutes, 19 seconds
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"Crypto market cap sinks below $1T. Celsius halts withdrawals ." June 13, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by web3 with a16z Bitcoin is down 2% at $23,517 Ethereum is down 3% at $1196 and Binance Coin is down 2.5% at $218 Major cryptos down double digits across 24 hours. Celsius halts withdrawals Tron DAO Reserve ready to deploy $2B for USDD. Class action lawsuit against binance.us over Terra. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/13/20226 minutes, 29 seconds
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"AMEX introduces their first crypto rewards card" June 12, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by web3 with a16z Bitcoin is up slightly at $27,446 Ethereum is up .5% at $1468 and Binance Coin is up .5% at $258 Coinhouse raises $40M Coinbase CEO responds to employee criticism AMEX introduces first crypto rewards card BlockFi hires lobbyists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/12/20226 minutes, 31 seconds
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"Jack Dorsey & TBD announce intentions for web5 " June 11, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by the new web3 with a16z podcast Bitcoin is down .5% at $28,792 Ethereum is up slightly at $1585 and Binance Coin is down .5% at $279 Jack Dorsey & TBD announce intentions for web5 Hacker of 20 million OP tokens returns 17 million, keeps 2 million as bounty. Seth Green re-purchases his stolen Bored Ape for 300k. Coin Center sues US Treasury over unconstitutional tax reporting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/11/20227 minutes, 5 seconds
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"Jay-Z & Jack Dorsey launch Bitcoin Academy in Brooklyn" June 10, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by web3 with a 16z Bitcoin is up slightly at $30,092 Ethereum is up slightly at $1775 and Binance Coin is up slightly at $290 Terra luna classic, up 56% IoTeX up 22% SEC investigates terraform labs Jay-Z & Jack Dorsey launch Bitcoin Academy in Brooklyn Mastercard announces partnership with NFT gateways PartyDAO raises $16.4m in a round led by a16z. Bloomberg expands terminal data coverage from 10 cryptos to 50. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/10/20226 minutes, 38 seconds
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"Ethereum Ropsten testnet completes merge" June 9, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by the new web3 with a16z podcast Bitcoin is down .5% at $30,301 Ethereum is down slightly at $1805 and Binance Coin is down slightly at $290 Coinbase to make a strategic investment in Zipmex Ethereum Ropsten testnet completes merge FireStake admits to draining two million of the 5M that was exploited from Osmosis 20M OP tokens sniped from Wintermute Greenidge Generation mined 195 bitcoin in May NYDFS issues stablecoin guidance. Links: Industry Letter - June 8, 2022: Guidance on the Issuance of U.S. Dollar-Backed Stablecoins | Department of Financial Services A Message to the Community from the Optimism Foundation FireStake | Validator on Twitter: "in the process, we managed to convert $226 USD to ~$2M. We were thinking about our family's future, and not the future of our community. Shortly after doing so, we stressed throughout the night about how we can set things right. We’re currently working with the Osmosis team..." / Twitter Coinbase to make strategic investment in Zipmex following acquisition talks Ethereum’s Ropsten Testnet Has Completed Its Merge Bitfly (@etherchain_org) / Twitter Greenidge Generation Provides May 2022 Operational Update Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/9/20226 minutes, 53 seconds
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"Yuga finally deletes infinite ape code." June 8, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by the new web3 with a16z podcast Bitcoin is up slightly at $30,392 Ethereum is up slightly at $1806 and Binance Coin is up slightly at $290 Theta Network up 15% Yuga Labs removes infinite ape code. Solana has set up a 100M fund for Korean crypto startups PayPal has converted its conditional virtual currency license to a full bitlicense. Aurora labs pays $6M bounty to a white hat Osmosis exploited for up to $5M. Links: EmperorTomatoKetchup on Twitter: "@Blockworks_ The contract owner has now been burned. While we’d been meaning to do this for a long time, we hadn't out of an abundance of caution. Felt comfortable doing it now. All done. In lay terms: The issue flagged in this article is now impossible." / Twitter Osmosis 🧪 on Twitter: "Liquidity pools were NOT "completely drained". Devs are fixing the bug, scoping the size of losses (likely in the range of ~$5M), and working on recovery. More info to come." / Twitter PayPal Converts Conditional Virtual Currency License to Full BitLicense Solana launches $100M investment and grant fund for South Korean web3 startups | TechCrunch Aurora Labs pays $6 million reward to hacker who saved 70,000 ETH from getting stolen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/8/20226 minutes, 23 seconds
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"SEC investigating Binance's BNB token." June 7, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by the new web3 with a16z podcast Bitcoin is up .5% at $29,527 Ethereum is up slightly at $1,753 and Binance Coin is down .5% at $276 IRA Financial Trust suing Gemini. US Senators introduce full version of crypto regulation bill. SEC investigating Binance's BNB token. Pintu closes $113M Series B. Alan Howard backs Navigate. Links: Amid crypto turmoil, senators propose sweeping oversight - The Washington Post Crypto Exchange Platform Binance Investigated by SEC Over BNB Token - Bloomberg IRA Financial Trust Brings Lawsuit Against Gemini Trust Company Alleging Crypto Exchange Security Failures Indonesian crypto trading app Pintu scores $113M Series B | TechCrunch Alan Howard invests in Polygon-based web3 data startup Navigate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/7/20226 minutes, 46 seconds
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"White House to issue report on crypto mining." June 6, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by the new web3 with a16z podcast Bitcoin is down slightly at $31,427 Ethereum is up slightly at $1911 and Binance Coin is down 1% at $307 Helium up 15% Jack Ma’s Ant Group launches digital bank in Singapore. White House to issue report on crypto mining. Lithuania puts together crypto licensing regime. Links: ANEXT Bank Soft Launches Today As Singapore’s Newest Digital Wholesale Bank | Business Wire Crypto Miners’ Energy, Climate Costs Draw White House Scrutiny Antsy Lithuania Latest to Anticipate EU Crypto Law With One of Its Own Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/6/20226 minutes, 25 seconds
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"Some NFTs lost in BAYC Discord hack." June 5, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by the new web3 with a16z podcast Bitcoin is up .5% at $29,668 Ethereum is up .5% at $1784 and Binance Coin is up .5% at $296 Those are your leaders by market cap - top gainers in the last 24 hours: IOTEX up 18% BAYC Discord hacked. CFTC says consumers lost over $1B to fraud involving crypto last year. Abu Dhabi to give free crypto domains to all women who live and work in the capital. MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor says zoom out. Links: MicroStrategy CEO Saylor says bitcoin’s near-term volatility largely irrelevant Abu Dhabi Investment Office and Access Abu Dhabi Team Up with Unstoppable Domains to Give All Women in the UAE Capital Free Crypto, NFT and Blockchain Domains OKHotshot on Twitter: "🚨BAYC & OtherSide discords got compromised‼️ Seems because Community Manager @BorisVagner got his account breached, which let the scammers execute their phishing attack. Over 145E in was stolen Proper permissions could prevent this https://t.co/lCl2DfZQ0W" / Twitter New Analysis Finds Consumers Reported Losing More than $1 Billion in Cryptocurrency to Scams since 2021 | Federal Trade Commission Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/5/20226 minutes, 47 seconds
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"FTX launches FTX Japan." June 4, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by the new web3 with a16z podcast Bitcoin is down slightly at $29,623 Ethereum is down .5% at $1765 and Binance Coin is down .5% at $298 The Graph up 15% Central African Republic announces plans to tokenize the country’s minerals. FTX launches a licensed crypto exchange service in Japan Binance Labs has lost two veteran employees Ethereum mining revenues fell across the month of May Bermuda is still building crypto destination despite downturn. Links: Faustin-Archange Touadéra on Twitter: "The next step for us, the Central African Republic is the democratization & tokenization of resources, a new chapter with tremendous possibilities. This #vision & strategy will open unique #opportunities for #investors #worldwide. #CAR #RCA https://t.co/v7mzlsUeTw" / Twitter FTX Launches FTX Japan to Service Japanese Market Binance Labs loses top two executives May by the numbers: A look at crypto exchange volumes, open interest, and miner revenue Bermuda Doubles Down on Crypto Despite Recent Market Turmoil - WSJ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/4/20226 minutes, 43 seconds
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"NY Senate passes moratorium on new carbon-based PoW mining" June 3, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by the new web3 with a16z podcast Bitcoin is down slightly at $29,745 Ethereum is down slightly at $1770 and Binance Coin is down .5% at $297 Voyager Token up 21% New York Senate passes bill imposing moratorium on all-new proof of work crypto mining in the state. Japan passes stablecoin bill to ensure redemption at face value Coinbase extends hiring freeze. CFTC accuses Gemini of making misleading statements related to Bitcoin futures product. Links: CFTC Charges Gemini Trust Company for Making Material False or Misleading Statements and Omissions to the Commission | CFTC Update on Hiring Plans. By L.J Brock, Chief People Officer | by Coinbase | Jun, 2022 | The Coinbase Blog New York Senate passes moratorium on proof-of-work mining Japan Passes Crypto Stablecoin Bill That Enshrines Investor Protection - Bloomberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/3/20227 minutes, 8 seconds
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"Kanye files for Yeezus NFT trademarks." June 2, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is up .5% at $30,149 Ethereum is up .5% at $1837 and Binance Coin is up .5% at $305 Golem up 16% A grand jury indicts former head of product at OpenSea Nathaniel Chastain over insider trading. Kanye West files for NFT trademark applications Chipotle to accept crypto Sam Bankman-Fried signs billionaires' giving pledge. Links: Former Employee Of NFT Marketplace Charged In First Ever Digital Asset Insider Trading Scheme | USAO-SDNY | Department of Justice Kanye West's Yeezus files for NFT trademarks Chipotle Lovers Can Now Buy Burritos With Bitcoin and Ether SBF on Twitter: "I'm excited and honored to sign the Giving Pledge: https://t.co/9Z6eTdR1a0" / Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/2/20226 minutes, 10 seconds
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"Binance raises new $500M investment fund " June 1st, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $31,572 Ethereum is up slightly at $1937 and Binance Coin is down .5% at $316 NuCypher up 100% Voyager Token up 56% Keep Network up 30% Binance raises new 500M investment fund Akatsuki announces a $20M Web3 fund Prada has announced a collection of NFTs Optimism launches governance token OP Polygon increases KYC scrutiny for investments in India. Links: Binance Labs Closes $500M Investment Fund to Boost Blockchain, Web3, and Value-Building Technologies | Binance Blog Exclusive: Japanese gamemaker Akatsuki launches $20m fund to back Web3 projects in Asia Prada Timecapsule | PRADA Optimism (✨🔴_🔴✨) on Twitter: "Sup sleuths—as you might have guessed, OP Drop #1 launches today. We have NOT officially announced yet, but we’re already experiencing an all-time high demand. We knew everyone would be excited, but holy cow—y’all just couldn’t wait for #OPSummer." / Twitter Polygon Increases KYC Scrutiny of Potential Investments and Grants in India Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/1/20226 minutes, 10 seconds
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"Singapore announces plans to research DeFi on public blockchains." May 31st, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $31,736 Ethereum is up slightly at $1976 and Binance Coin is up slightly at $320 Cardano up 25% Axie infinity up 25% Aave up 17% Singapore's MAS announces plans to research use cases for DeFi on public blockchains. Terra’s Mirror Protocol suffered a 90M exploit Korean prosecutors launch official investigation of TerraUSD. B2B buy now pay later solution Mondu has raised 43M Links: FatMan on Twitter: "Two coffees later, as I was about to give up, I found this. Hold on... What's going on here? A single transaction from October 2021 unlocking one position over and over again - and it actually executed. Here's the transaction: https://t.co/2pbiwqKWNT (9/12) https://t.co/lklZHIYQqV" / Twitter MONDU funding announcement | LinkedIn [Exclusive] Summoning all staff of 'Luna Terra'... Full-scale investigation begins | JTBC News Singapore regulator announces plans to explore blockchain use cases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/31/20225 minutes, 55 seconds
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"Terra 2.0 goes live" May 28, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $28,835 Ethereum is up 1% at $1776 and Binance Coin is up .5% at $303 Terra 2.0 has gone live with a luna 2.0 airdrop. Solana’s blockchain clock falls behind world clock Huobi acquires latin american exchange Bitex One River’s Carbon Neutral Bitcoin ETF rejected by the SEC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/28/20226 minutes, 1 second
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"STEPN to discontinue gameplay in China" May 27 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is down .5% at $28,876 Ethereum is down 1% at $1767 and Binance Coin is down .5% at $298 Links: Bitcoin Liquidations-Bitcoin Liquidations Chart-Bitcoin liquidations live-bitmex rekt-Coinglass STEPN on Twitter Winter Has Arrived in the South: LatAm Unicorns Vtex and Bitso Make Layoffs Terra governance system passes plan to burn 1.3 billion UST tokens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/27/20225 minutes, 51 seconds
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"100M crypto-focused fund emerges from stealth " May 26, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Tether launches MXNT — peso-pegged stable coin. AI-based NFT collection by Refik Anadol sells for $6.2M. $100M fund founded by ex-binance executives comes out of stealth 29 Moonbirds valued at 1.5M phished. CryptoPunks drops below 100k Links: $700,000 USD). ➼ I've done my best to find out what happened on-chain and retrieved as much info as I can. Follow along with what I found 🧵👇 https://t.co/lXRw6fgcCl" / Twitter" rel="nofollow">Andeh #OnChain on Twitter: "🚨Community Scam Alert @p2peers 🚨 ➼ https://t.co/9cTRutiMbm was used by scammer (@Dvincent_) today to steal 29 MOONBIRD NFTS (>$700,000 USD). ➼ I've done my best to find out what happened on-chain and retrieved as much info as I can. Follow along with what I found 🧵👇 https://t.co/lXRw6fgcCl" / Twitter Tether Launches Tokens Pegged to the Mexican Peso on Ethereum, Tron, and Polygon – Altcoins Bitcoin News $100 million fund founded by ex-Binance execs comes out of stealth Refik Anadol’s NFT displayed on LG’s OLED screen sold for $6.2M < #BIZ < 기사본문 - 스마트타임스 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/26/20225 minutes, 58 seconds
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"a16z launches 4.5B crypto fund IV" May 25, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is down .5% at $29,413 Ethereum is down slightly at $1943 and Binance Coin is up slightly at $321 a16z launches 4.5B crypto fund IV MSTR trading down with the wider market — lowest since November 2020 Seth Green's phished BAYC NFT was tied to a show. Do Kwon’s controversial plan to repurpose the terra blockchain has passed in an on-chain vote. Links: Crypto Fund 4 - a16z crypto Terra Station Actor Seth Green is on Twitter trying to reclaim a stolen Bored Ape Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/25/20226 minutes, 22 seconds
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"Coinbase makes Fortune 500 list" May 24, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is down .5% at $29,210 Ethereum is down 1% at $1959 and Binance Coin is down 1% at $321 Police in Korea ask exchanges to freeze Luna Foundation Guard assets. Coinbase added to Fortune 500 list. Optimism removes 17k addresses from airdrop eligible list. Central African Republic teases Project Sango. Lockheed Martin is working with the Filecoin foundation to for open-source blockchain network in space. Links: Coinbase is the first cryptocurrency company to break into the Fortune 500 | Fortune Optimism (✨🔴_🔴✨) on Twitter: "Optimism is for the people, not the sybils. We’ve been carefully analyzing OP Airdrop #1 for sybil attackers that slipped through the cracks. We’re happy to announce that we’ve removed an additional 17k sybil addresses and recovered over 14 million OP. Bye bye sybils! https://t.co/XfWTcOFXEa" / Twitter Central African Republic teases 'Project Sango' crypto hub South Korean police request to freeze LFG assets (Cryptocurrency:UST-USD) | Seeking Alpha Lockheed Martin, Filecoin Foundation to Explore Hosting Blockchain Nodes in Space Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/24/20226 minutes, 25 seconds
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"Gamestop unveils crypto and NFT wallet." May 23rd 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Gamestop unveils crypto and NFT wallet. Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Trust is establishing a digital asset custodian Sparkster which fundraised in 2018 has converted 22M in Ether to USDC. Community calls for blacklist. Protego Trust bank has quietly raised 70M Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/23/20226 minutes, 3 seconds
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"Ehrsam, Paradigm Buy the Coinbase Dip." May 22, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $29,922 Ethereum is up slightly at $2022 and Binance Coin is up slightly at $318 Links: Do Kwon 🌕 on Twitter: "@FatManTerra @Sarahparker45 @gregosuri We have no outstanding tax liabilities in Korea The NTS did conduct a tax audit across all the major crypto cos with a presence in Korea and applied Korean tax code to foreign mother companies, and every company ended up paying as a result - we paid in full Not unique to TFL" / Twitter Crypto assets are ‘worth nothing,’ says ECB’s Christine Lagarde – POLITICO Samuel Bankman-Fried Gave $16 Million to Super PACs in April - Bloomberg BEEPLE Twitter account hacked to share Louis Vuitton phishing link Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/22/20226 minutes, 1 second
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"Wormhole pays $10M bug bounty" May 21, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $29,287 Ethereum is up slightly at $1970 and Binance Coin is up slightly at $307 Wormhole pays a $10M bug bounty to a white hat. Swiss luxury watch maker TAG Heuer will now accept cryptocurrency through BitPay Explosion at Blockfusion facility disables some miners. Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes avoids hard jail time — will do 2 yrs probation. Links: Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes Sentenced to 2 Years Probation Bit Digital, Inc. Announces Interruptions To Certain Hosting Partners’ Operations - Bit Digital Wormhole Uninitialized Proxy Bugfix Review | by Immunefi | Immunefi | May, 2022 | Medium Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/21/20226 minutes, 43 seconds
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"Shopify expands crypto payment options for merchants" May 20, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $30,339 Ethereum is up slightly at $2048 and Binance Coin is up 1% at $314 Shopify expands crypto payment options with a passthrough to crypto.com. The CFTC charges two men with running a $44M crypto Ponzi scheme. Chicago is encouraging vaccinated teens to mint NFTs of themselves OpenSea has disabled a bored ape sale during an ongoing legal case. Links: Bored Ape Yacht Club | OpenSea CFTC Charges 2 Men With Running a $44M Crypto Ponzi Scheme Crypto.com Brings Crypto.com Pay to All Shopify Merchants Chicago’s Vaccinated Teens Who Joined Face Forward Project Can Have Portraits Minted as NFTs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/20/20225 minutes, 46 seconds
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"a16z launches $600M gaming industry fund" May 19, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is up 1% at $29,402 Ethereum is up 1% at $1953 and Binance Coin is up 1% at $299 A16z launches a $600M fund focused on the gaming industry. UST bag holders and cash-outs come forward. South Korea re-instates "Grim Reaper" Financial Crimes unit to look at Terraform Labs. Miners in new York state face down regulatory uncertainty. Links: GAMES FUND ONE: Building the Future of Games | Andreessen Horowitz GameFi firm Azra Games raises $15 million in seed funding led by a16z Joey Krug on Twitter: "@fintechfrank We managed that position down over time as it became increasingly profitable/large, in order to maintain a diversified portfolio. We initially invested in LUNA because of the progress we saw in developer adoption, the payments usage, and the broader ecosystem being built on Terra" / Twitter [단독] 한동훈이 되살린 '여의도 저승사자' 1호 수사 루나 | SBS 뉴스 New York Bitcoin Miners Start to Give Up on State Amid Regulatory Uncertainty Learnings From Last Week - Delphi Digital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/19/20226 minutes, 38 seconds
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"Robinhood to launch Metamask competitor" May 18th, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $29,772 Ethereum is down slightly at $2026 and Binance Coin is down slightly at $300 Major law firm LKB & Partners have decided to sue Do Kwon on behalf of investors who lost out on UST. Nansen acquires DeFi investment tracker Ape Board. Robinhood set to launch new DeFi wallet to rival Metamask Ledger set to add a browser extension to connect their hardware to web3 apps Over 5k Eth from the ronin bridge are on the move Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/18/20225 minutes, 51 seconds
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"China still #2 in global mining power" May 17, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is down .5% at $30,290 Ethereum is down slightly at $2079 and Binance Coin is down slightly at $305 Revolut's Nik Stronsky launches QuantumLight — an AI led VC fund. Politicians in south Korea call for Do Kwon to attend a hearing related to TerraUSD’s collapse. The Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance says China still #2 in mining power. Spotify trials NFTs on platform Links: Exclusive: Spotify tests letting artists promote NFTs on their profiles - Music Ally Bitcoin mining – an (un)surprising resurgence? - News & insight - Cambridge Judge Business School South Korean politician calls for hearing on Terra crisis Revolut’s Billionaire Founder Nik Storonsky To Launch AI-Led Venture Capital Fund Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/17/20226 minutes, 12 seconds
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"LFG provides answers about funds in question — used to defend the peg." May 16, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is down 1% at $29,845 Ethereum is down 1% at $2028 and Binance Coin is down .5% at $299 Luna Foundation Guard publishes detailed breakdown of the 3B in funds they spent trying to defend the UST peg & Luna. Grayscale investments is set to list its first ETF in Europe. President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador says 44 countries will visit El Salvador to discuss Bitcoin. The CEO of the EminiFX trading platform arrested by FBI, charged with fraud. Links: CEO Of Cryptocurrency And Forex Trading Platform Charged With Fraudulent Scheme Involving Over $59 Million | USAO-SDNY | Department of Justice LFG | Luna Foundation Guard on Twitter: "1/ As of Saturday, May 7, 2022, the Luna Foundation Guard held a reserve consisting of the following assets: · 80,394 $BTC · 39,914 $BNB · 26,281,671 $USDT · 23,555,590 $USDC · 1,973,554 $AVAX · 697,344 $UST · 1,691,261 $LUNA" / Twitter Nayib Bukele on Twitter: "Tomorrow, 32 central banks and 12 financial authorities (44 countries) will meet in El Salvador to discuss financial inclusion, digital economy, banking the unbanked, the #Bitcoin rollout and its benefits in our country." / Twitter Grayscale Investments Lists First ETF in Europe Binance's LUNA investment, which peaked at $1.6 billion, now worth just $3,000 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/16/20226 minutes, 19 seconds
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"Community asks where 1.2B in BTC reserves went from Terra's LFG" May 14, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $38,997 Ethereum is down slightly at $1979 and Binance Coin is up slightly at $278 Popular crypto sites hit with phishing attack. Emirates airline is employing bitcoin as a payment service Nomura has started offering Bitcoin OTC derivatives in Asia LFG hasn't answered about the 1.2B in BTC reserves that are unaccounted for. Do Kwon promises answers soon. Links: Dubai airline Emirates embraces digital currencies and metaverse to attract new customers SEC seeks additional comments on WisdomTree's Bitcoin ETF proposal Nomura on Twitter: "We have launched #Bitcoin OTC #derivatives with Bitcoin non-deliverable forwards and non-deliverable options for clients in #Asia out of Singapore. We also executed our first Bitcoin #futures and #options trades this week on @CMEGroup with @CumberlandSays. https://t.co/1ZBkNUXivP" / Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/14/20226 minutes, 4 seconds
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"Terra halted, some exchanges delist Luna & UST." May 13, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is up 1% at $30,638 Ethereum is up 1.5% at $2116 and Binance Coin is up 1% at $308 Cardano up 30% Solana up 24% XRP up 23% Terra halts for 9 hours. Luna and UST hit lows — delisted by some major exchanges. QuickNode acquires NFT analytics platform Icy Tools. Links: LEADING BLOCKCHAIN INFRASTRUCTURE PROVIDER QUICKNODE ACQUIRES LEADING NFT ANALYTICS PLATFORM ICY.TOOLS Celsius pulled half a billion dollars out of Anchor Protocol amid Terra chaos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/13/20225 minutes, 55 seconds
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"Crypto Market Cap Sags 16%" May 12, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is down 1% at $27,868 Ethereum is down 1.5% at $1913 and Binance Coin is up slightly at $267 Tether lost its $1 peg briefly overnight amid a wider market slide that saw the crypto market cap drop 16%. Coinbase stock falls in post-market trading. ARK buys 500k shares. Lighthouse Labs has raised $7M in a seed round. FTX.US has applied for a trust charter in New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/12/20226 minutes, 17 seconds
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"UST falls to record lows, Luna plunges." May 11, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is down .5% at $31,627 Ethereum is down 1% at $2,417 and Binance Coin is down 1% at $306 UST falls to record lows among wider market fall — Luna plunges. a16z backs co:create Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/11/20226 minutes, 34 seconds
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"UST turbulence in focus amid wider market volatility" May 10, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is up .5% at $31,633 Ethereum is up slightly at $2,403 and Binance Coin is down slightly at $325 UST depegs to record lows — recovers. El Salvador buys 500 more BTC. Arianee raises $21M to bring luxury NFTs into the metaverse Azuki founder Zagabond tweets about other project history. Chile says digital peso would need to work offline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/10/20226 minutes, 20 seconds
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"Stablecoin UST briefly loses peg" May 9, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is up .5% at $32,961 Ethereum is up 1% at $2,398 and Binance Coin is up 1% at $331 Stablecoin UST briefly loses peg over weekend. Bankless Crypto has been banned from YouTube without notice. India’s GST Council mulls proposal to impose 28% tax on all crypto UK police say crypto muggings are on the rise. Links: Gst Council To Consider Levying 28% Gst On Cryptocurrencies ‘Crypto muggings’: thieves in London target digital investors by taking phones | Cryptocurrencies | The Guardian Luna Foundation Guard says it will lend out $1.5 billion in BTC and UST to defend stablecoin peg Bankless 🏴 the UNBANNED on Twitter: "🚨🚨🚨 The Bankless @YouTube account 'has been terminated' 🪓 No warning. No notification. No justification 150,000 subs 10,000+ hours of content Hey @YouTube, our community would like a word! RETWEET to let YouTube hear you: It’s not okay to ban crypto content https://t.co/MJQ4MGwtYD" / Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/9/20226 minutes, 9 seconds
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"Meta plans NFT pilot. Nvidia settles charges with the SEC." May 8, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $34,695 Ethereum is up slightly at $2,568 and Binance Coin is up slightly at $357 Julian Sawyer appears to step down as CEO of Bitstamp. Meta plans NFT pilot. Nvidia settles charges with the SEC Under Armour will drop NFTs with Steph Curry Pangea picks up 85M in funding. Links: Meta’s Instagram to Support NFTs From Ethereum, Polygon, Solana, Flow SEC.gov | SEC Charges NVIDIA Corporation with Inadequate Disclosures about Impact of Cryptomining Under Armour to mint NBA Warriors' Stephen Curry-inspired NFTs (1) Julian Sawyer (@julian_sawyer) / Twitter Crypto Wunderkinds Secure $85 Million to Start Own Hedge Fund Pangea - Bloomberg — Strategy is to focus on three to seven proven tokens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/8/20226 minutes, 14 seconds
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"NY Senate committee will not consider moratorium on NY mining." May 7, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $36,007 Ethereum is down slightly at $2,685 and Binance Coin is down slightly at $374 NY Senate committee will not consider New York moratorium on mining in this session. US offers $15M in rewards to catch Conti cyber criminals. Google is building a web3 team US ads blender to North Korea sanctions list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/7/20226 minutes, 1 second
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"Block sees $1.73B in bitcoin sales via cash app in Q1" May 6, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is up .5% at $36,020 Ethereum is up .5% at $2,702 and Binance Coin is up slightly at $377 OpenSea’s Discord was apparently hacked to promote a scam NFT pass Block reports $1.73B in bitcoin sales via cash app Copy-paste error sees $3M of Juno tokens sent to inaccessible address. US Court orders BitMex founders to pay $30M. Links: US Court Orders BitMEX Founders to Pay $30M for Illegal Trading PeckShieldAlert on Twitter: "#PeckShieldAlert #phishing @opensea discord is exploited, youtubenft[.]art is the phishing site. Do *NOT* fall prey to it! https://t.co/rjqMpTnpjW" / Twitter Block reports $1.73 billion in bitcoin sales via Cash App during Q1 2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/6/20225 minutes, 54 seconds
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"Gucci to accept crypto in flagship US stores" May 5, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $39,507 Ethereum is up slightly at $2,931 and Binance Coin is down slightly at $405 Waves, up 17% Zilliqa up 26% Binance & Sequoia among slew of investors backing Elon's Twitter takeover Gucci to accept crypto in flagship US stores. Starbucks announces NFT collections, hints at Digital Community Web3 platform California Gov. signs exec order re: crypto regulation Links: Gucci to accept crypto in leap for luxury industry | Vogue Business schedule 13D Twitter — Binance. Starbucks: We're creating the digital Third Place California governor signs executive order to create a crypto framework Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/5/20226 minutes, 4 seconds
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"Elon Musk uploads stock BAYC collage as PFP" May 4, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $38,984 Ethereum is up slightly at $2,865 and Binance Coin is up slightly at $390 Curve, up 15% Ryan Carson, Ex Moonbird COO sees $40M worth of commitments to NFT fund: 121G. MicroStrategy says it might explore more yield generation opportunities for BTC. Fitness club Equinox to accept crypto payments in New York. Elon Musk changed his twitter pfp to a stock photo of bored apes. Argo Blockchain has borrowed $70M From NYDIG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/4/20225 minutes, 52 seconds
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"Algorand to be official blockchain of World Cup 2022" May 3, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $38,447 Ethereum is up slightly at $2,835 and Binance Coin is up slightly at $387 Algorand, up 20% Helium up 19% Arweave up 17% Algorand to be official blockchain of World Cup 2022 Two banks in Argentina have added crypto trading to their platforms. Square Enix sells off $300M in IP to invest in blockchain & AI. VanEck is launching a collection of 1,000 NFTs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/3/20225 minutes, 48 seconds
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"Wikipedia association stops accepting donations in crypto." May 2, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is down .5% at $38,453 Ethereum is down .5% at $2,790 and Binance Coin is down .5% at $384 Solana struggled with uptime on Saturday night — down for 7hrs. Otherside land sale sells out — causes gas war on Ethereum network. Wikipedia association to stop accepting crypto donations. crypto.com cuts card rewards significantly. Links: Solana Network down tweet on Twitter Otherside land NFTs sell out in hours as Yuga Labs rakes in $317 million Wikipedia to Stop Accepting Crypto Donations on Environmental, Other Grounds Crypto.com Visa Cards Update Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/2/20226 minutes, 6 seconds
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"ApeCoin oscillates ahead of Otherside debut" April 30, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $38,575 Ethereum is down slightly at $2,831 and Binance Coin is up slightly at $397 Uma up 18% Lux real estate developer Damac to accept crypto payments in the UAE Ape Tokens lost about 36M in liquidations. Saddle Finance exploited for $10M Panama Assembly passes bill to permit the use of crypto assets. ENS NFTs fllip BAYC by volume. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/30/20225 minutes, 49 seconds
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"Labor department raises concerns re: Fidelity’s 401k bitcoin plans" April 29, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $39,733 Ethereum is down slightly at $2,925 and Binance Coin is up slightly at $404 Goldman Sachs has made its first Bitcoin backed loan Yuga Labs’ Otherside land sale scraps plans for a dutch style auction in favor of flat fee. Binance has closed several accounts of individuals with links to the Russian government The labor department raises concerns re: Fidelity’s 401k bitcoin plans Links: Goldman Sachs (GS) Offers Bitcoin-Backed Loan (BTC) in Crypto Push - Bloomberg Dutch auctions are actually bullshit — Otherside Russia Sanctions: Binance Blocks Accounts Tied to Relatives of Kremlin Officials - Bloomberg Labor Department has 'grave concerns' over Fidelity's 401(k) bitcoin plans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/29/20225 minutes, 43 seconds
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"Deus Finance exploited for $13M." April 28, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $39,799 Ethereum is up slightly at $2,930 and Binance Coin is up .5% at $405 OneFootball has raised $300M in their series D round. Deus Finance exploited for $13M. Meta says their metaverse unit Reality Labs lost $2.9B in Q1 2022 Edward Snowden was a part of the core group ceremony that launched Zcash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/28/20226 minutes, 1 second
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"Central African Republic adopts Bitcoin as legal tender." April 27, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is up .5% at $39,085 Ethereum is up .5% at $2,895 and Binance Coin is up slightly at $391 OpenSea acquires NFT aggregator GEM City of Fort Worth Texas votes to become a bitcoin miner The New York Assembly has passed a two-year crypto mining moratorium bill on carbon-fuled mines. Central African Republic adopts Bitcoin as legal tender. . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/27/20226 minutes, 22 seconds
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"Moonbird record. BAYC hack." April 26, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $40,475 Ethereum is down slightly at $3,001 and Binance Coin is down slightly at $400 Dogecoin, up 15% The Graph up 15% Moonbird #2642 sets records — selling for for 350Eth on OpenSea. Bored Ape Yacht Club Instagram was hacked yesterday. Meta opening brick-and-mortar stores. Doge was up on Elon’s Twitter takeover Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/26/20226 minutes, 16 seconds
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"Kraken licensed by Abu Dhabi Global Market." April 25, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is up 1% at $38,824 Ethereum is up 1% at $2,862 and Binance Coin is up slightly at $392 Kraken granted license to operate in Abu Dhabi. New crypto ETFs debut in Australia. Macron comments on digital Euro, regulation. Ethereum's PoS switch drives down price of GPUs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/25/20225 minutes, 45 seconds
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"Compass to sell 30M worth of mining equipment in Siberia due to sanctions." April 24, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Links: U.S. Crypto Company Compass Mining Sells Gear Stuck in Russia to Avoid Sanction - Bloomberg Crypto.com Supports MIT Digital Currency Initiative with Gift to Assist Independent Research and Cryptocurrency Development Stripe to Let Clients Make Payments in USDC Stablecoin via Polygon – Starting With Twitter Spruce Raises $34M to Unbundle the Login for a User-Controlled Web A16z Forms Crypto Research and Coding Unit to Help Web 3 Startups Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/24/20226 minutes, 4 seconds
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"Lawmakers in New York want to make rug pulls a crime." April 23, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $39,573 Ethereum is down 2% at $2,954 and Binance Coin is down slightly at $404 Coinbase stock hit an all-time low during yesterday’s trading AkuDreams suffers griefing exploit — sees $34M locked up. Lawmakers in New York want to make rug pulls a crime. Bitcoin seized by feds will repay Ross Ulbricht's $183M debt. Links: Seized BTC settles debt NY State Senate Bill S8839: Crypto Fraud Foobar on Twitter: $34M locked? Coinbase stock slides to all-time low amid NFT marketplace beta rollout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/23/20226 minutes, 4 seconds
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"Binance seizes $5.8M from Axie Infinity hackers." April 22, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $40,535 Ethereum is up slightly at $3,011 and Binance Coin is up slightly at $411 Binance seizes $5.8M linked to the Axie Infinity hack. OpenSea suspends trading of the Sands Vegas Casino Club NFTs Ukraine’s central bank has banned crypto purchases in local currency. A man in New York has been arrested for crypto mining fraud. Links: Ukraine's Central Bank Bans Crypto Purchases in Local Currency OpenSea Stops Gambling Apes NFT Trading | PYMNTS.com CZ 🔶 Binance on Twitter: "The DPRK hacking group started to move their Axie Infinity stolen funds today. Part of it made to Binance, spread across over 86 accounts. $5.8M has been recovered. We done this many times for other projects in the past too. Stay #SAFU." / Twitter Man Charged With Defrauding Customers Who Sought To Buy Cryptocurrency-Mining Computers And Miner-Hosting Services | USAO-SDNY | Department of Justice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/22/20226 minutes, 1 second
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"US Treasury sanctions Russian crypto miners." April 21, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $42,535 Ethereum is up .5% at $3,158 and Binance Coin is up slightly at $425 Neutrino Dollar, up 16% IoTeX up 15% Limewire raises $10.4M in a private token sale US Treasury issues sanctions against Russian crypto miners. Binance and CZ have emoji faux-pas. Coinbase is reportedly in talks to acquire the Turkish crypto exchange BtcTurk. Links: LimeWire raises $10 million in private token sale to grow music-linked NFT platform Russia-related Designations and Designation Update; Issuance of Russia-related General Licenses | U.S. Department of the Treasury Binance on Twitter: "Well that was obviously really embarrassing. We’re not sure how that emoji got through several layers of review without anyone noticing, but we immediately flagged the issue, pulled it down, and the new emoji design is being rolled out as we speak." / Twitter Coinbase in Talks to Acquire BtcTurk for About $3.2B: Report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/21/20226 minutes, 12 seconds
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"Robinhood plans to acquire crypto wallet & card startup Ziglu" April 20, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up 1% at $42,124 Ethereum is up 1% at $3,156 and Binance Coin is down slightly at $428 Immutable X, up 16% Robinhood signs to acquire the crypto wallet and card startup Ziglu IMF issues report calling for coordinated efforts and capital controls for crypto Binance acquires money transmitter license in Puerto Rico. Solana DeFi Protocol Delta One has raised $9.1m to offer crypto yield farming. Links: Solana DeFi Protocol Delta One Raises $9.1M to Offer Crypto Yield Farming IMF Report | April 2022 Robinhood Acquires Crypto App Ziglu Binance.US obtains money transmitter license in Puerto Rico Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/20/20225 minutes, 55 seconds
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"CoinDCX raises 135M in series D with 2.15B valuation" April 19, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $40,907 Ethereum is up slightly at $3,059 and Binance Coin is down 1% at $418 CoinDCX has raised 135M in a series D Bitfinex suspends trading after users report issues. The Sandbox wants 400M at a 4B valuation. Moonbirds' buzzy debut. UST rises to third position for stablecoins. Links: CoinDCX raises $135 million, now valued at $2.15 billion Bitfinex on Twitter: "We are investigating issues with the platform and have to temporarily halt trading. We will keep everyone updated on here and our status page https://t.co/82DW9ZUwkC as we know more. We apologise for the inconvenience." / Twitter SoftBank-Backed Game Platform Sandbox Seeks Funds at $4 Billion Value: Sources - Bloomberg Terra’s LUNA Surges 17% as UST Becomes Third Largest Stablecoin Moonbirds: The official PROOF PFP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/19/20225 minutes, 43 seconds
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"Beanstalk exploited for over $180M" April 18, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up .5% at $39,310 Ethereum is up 1% at $2,939 and Binance Coin is up .5% at $405 Beanstalk exploited for over $180M Gulf Energy makes strategic investment in Binance.US and BNB Louis Vuitton releasing new NFTs Canada’s WonderFi has announced an intention to acquire the Coinberry Crypto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/18/20225 minutes, 57 seconds
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"European Commission hearing public comments on digital Euro until June 15" April 17, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $40,405 Ethereum is up slightly at $3,048 and Binance Coin is up slightly at $414 2TM plans to launch quantitative trading service. Judge orders SEC to produce materials related to the Hinman speech in ongoing Ripple battle. European Commission has received about 10k public comments so far on the digital euro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/17/20226 minutes, 9 seconds
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"Tornado Cash to block sanctioned addresses" April 16, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $40,470 Ethereum is up slightly at $3,045 and Binance Coin is down slightly at $416 Tornado Cash to block sanctioned addresses. President Biden nominates former Ripple advisor Michael Barr as Fed regulator. Terraform labs has given $820M in Luna tokens to the Luna Foundation Guard. Emirates plans NFTs and expanded activity in metaverse Links: Emirates to launch NFTs and experiences in the metaverse Terra (UST) 🌍 Powered by LUNA 🌕 on Twitter: "TFL has gifted an additional 10 million $LUNA to the @LFG_org. https://t.co/tNirkgGGm0" / Twitter Statement from President Biden on His Intent to Nominate Michael Barr to Serve as Vice Chair for Supervision of the Federal Reserve | The White House Ethereum mixer Tornado Cash blocks sanctioned addresses from its frontend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/16/20226 minutes, 9 seconds
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Meta will charge Horizon Worlds creators sale fees of up to 47.5%

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $40,187 Ethereum is down slightly at $3,021 and Binance Coin is down slightly at $416 US officials say North Korea’s Lazarus hackers are the ones responsible for the Ronin blockchain MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor tells shareholders BTC as reserve is a success. Central Bank of Portugal grants country’s first crypto license to a bank. Meta allows digital sales on Horizon — will take half of creators profits in fees. Links: Meta Plans to Charge Up to 50% Fees for Transactions in the Metaverse | Barron's MicroStrategy 14A Registration of virtual assets service providers | Banco de Portugal US government connects North Korean hacking group with last month's $600 million Ronin exploit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/15/20226 minutes, 43 seconds
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"blockchain.com sponsors Dallas Cowboys" April 14, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $41,189 Ethereum is up slightly at $3,090 and Binance Coin is up slightly at $420 Thorchain. Up 17% Blockchain. com sponsors the Dallas Cowboys NFL team. Jack Dorsey's first tweet returns to the auction block. Regulators in Texas and Alabama block sales of Cyprus-based Sand Vegas Casino Club NFTs. Class action lawsuit levied against Uniswap Labs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/14/20226 minutes, 28 seconds
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"Reaching for the MoonPay" April 13, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $39,792 Ethereum is down slightly at $3,017 and Binance Coin is down slightly at $413 MoonPay’s Series A round saw 87M in funds from over 60 celebrities Nexo has partnered with Mastercard to offer a crypto-backed card with no selling of digital assets. Funds from The Ronin exploit are on the move. Binance announces a 100M Euro investment in France. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/13/20225 minutes, 54 seconds
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"FTX's co-CEO launches new $4M PAC ahead of midterms" April 12, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is up .5% at $40,415 Ethereum is up 1% at $3,047 and Binance Coin is up 1% at $412 Coinbase to produce trilogy of bored ape movies NBA is dives deeper into web3 with series of trademarks Mastercard has filed for more than a dozen metaverse and crypto trademarks FTX’s co-CEO Ryan Salame is launching a new 4M republican political action committee ahead of midterm elections Links: Bored Apes Go Hollywood With Coinbase-Produced Movie Trilogy WIPO Global Brand Database — NBA filings Mastercard files for more than a dozen metaverse and crypto trademarks Crypto's campaign year - POLITICO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/12/20226 minutes, 3 seconds
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"LFG picks up $173M more BTC" April 11, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down 1% at $41,019 Ethereum is down 1% at $3,041 and Binance Coin is down 1% at $403 Crypto exchange traffic increased in March. Multiple Indian political and governmental entities had their Twitter accounts compromised. The Luna Foundation Guard picks up $173M more in Bitcoin. US Senate republicans issue policy paper on crypto. Links: Crypto's campaign year - POLITICO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/11/20225 minutes, 48 seconds
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"Appeal in Wright vs. Kleiman case" April 10, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $42,559 Ethereum is down slightly at $3,243 and Binance Coin is down slightly at $423 New York senate gives more budget to NYDFS for crypto oversight. Motus Capital launches. Coinbase disables Unified Payments Interface in India in the face of regulatory pressure. David Kleiman estate appeals december Craig Wright verdict. Links: Former Citigroup Executives Seek $100 Million for Crypto Hedge Funds - Bloomberg Self-proclaimed bitcoin inventor's award worth $47 bln challenged by ex-partner's estate | Reuters Coinbase India UPI Payments: Regulatory heat forces Coinbase to halt UPI payments in just three days New York Senate Authorizes NYDFS to 'Assess' Crypto Companies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/10/20226 minutes, 14 seconds
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"Blockstream and Block to deploy solar-powered bitcoin mining center with Tesla tech" April 9, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $42,459 Ethereum is down slightly at $3,207 and Binance Coin is down slightly at $426 Blockstream and Block will partner with Tesla to launch a bitcoin mining center powered by Tesla batteries and solar tech. Bitstamp focuses on underserved traders in the market. Applied blockchain files for $60M nasdaq IPO. Binance picks head of FCA as its global director of regulatory policy. Links: Block and Blockstream are partnering with Tesla on an off-grid, solar-powered Bitcoin mine in Texas - The Verge Bitstamp sees opportunity in 'underserved' next wave of crypto investors applied blockchain IPO filing Binance Recruits Senior FCA Official • AmkNews - AMKNews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/9/20226 minutes, 12 seconds
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"Strike announces partnership with Shopify, Blackhawk Network and NCR at Bitcoin conference" April 8, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $43,345 Ethereum is down slightly at $3,261 and Binance Coin is down slightly at $428 Strike’s CEO announced a partnership with Shopify, Blackhawk Network, and NCR at the Miami Bitcoin Robinhood’s activates crypto wallet for 2 million eligible customers. Wyre has been acquired by Bolt in a deal valued around $1.5B Improbable raises $150M to build an interoperable metaverse network. Links: Bolt to Acquire Wyre, Accelerating Mainstream Adoption of Cryptocurrency Robinhood Releases Crypto Wallet to 2M Users, Plans Integration With Bitcoin Lightning Network Strike CEO Jack Mallers announces Shopify partnership, new payment network Improbable Raises US$150m to Establish M² (MSquared), a Metaverse Network and Ecosystem Powered by Its Morpheus Technology | Business Wire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/8/20226 minutes, 1 second
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"Binance US closes seed round with $4.5B valuation" April 7, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is up .5% at $43,803 Ethereum is up 1% at $3,256 and Binance Coin is up 1% at $435 Binance US closes first funding round for over $200M. ESPN signs deal with Tom Brady’s NFT Platform Autograph US house introduces bill to mitigate the risks from El Salvador’s adoption of bitcoin. A Bored Ape holder loses NFTs in fake trade to a scammer. Links: Binance.US raises over $200 million at a $4.5 billion pre-money valuation ESPN Signs First-Ever NFT Deal with Autograph quit.pcc.eth on Twitter: "Today, bored ape holder "s27" lost their bubble gum ape and matching mutants ($567k at current floors) in an instant. This is a thread on how it happened, and how to prevent something similar from happening to you. 1/🧵" / Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/7/20226 minutes, 31 seconds
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"Luna Foundation Guard buys another $230M of BTC." April 6, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is down .5% at $44,902 Ethereum is down 1% at $3,311 and Binance Coin is down .5% at $436 Sky Mavis has raised $150M to reimburse victims of Ronin hack. Marathon Digital Holdings will move its bitcoin miners from a coal-powered facility in Montana to a more sustainable location. The Luna Foundation Guard picks up another $230M in bitcoin. Hivemapper has raised $18M in a series A. Links: Marathon to move from coal-powered plant Sky Mavis Raises $150M Led By Binance, Funds to be Restored on the Ronin Bridge Do Kwon 🌕 on Twitter: "Today I: - Watered my plants - Wrote some emails - Bought 230M in $BTC - vacuumed the house - had some mcdonalds Now off to walk the dog 🤝" / Twitter Hivemapper raises $18 million to create decentralized mapping network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/6/20226 minutes, 12 seconds
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"German authorities shut Russian darknet site Hydra Market." April 5, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $46,768 Ethereum is up slightly at $3,528 and Binance Coin is up slightly at $458 Celo, up 23% Audius up 15% German authorities shutter the Russian darknet site Hydra Market. US seizes $34M in crypto from darknet operator in south Florida. SEC chair Gary Gensler calls for more regulation on stablecoins & DeFi. OpenZepplin details $15B vulnerability in Convex Finance. Links: $15 Billion Rugpull Vulnerability in Convex Finance protocol Uncovered and Resolved - OpenZeppelin blog United States Forfeits Millions in Cryptocurrency Used to Launder Illicit Dark Web Proceeds | USAO-SDFL | Department of Justice German Authorities Shut Down Russian Darknet Market, Seize $25M in Bitcoin SEC chair Gensler calls for more regulation on stablecoins and crypto firms' custody, market-making arms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/5/20225 minutes, 57 seconds
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"Coinbase looks to hire 1000 employees in India" April 4, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $46,166 Ethereum is up .5% at $3,479 and Binance Coin is up .5% at $446 Coinbase is looking to hire 1,000 people in India. Oklahoma considering legislation to incentivize bitcoin miners Officials in Turkey seek 40,000-year sentence for former CEO of Thodex. BitMEX is laying off 75 employees after bank acquisitions fall through. Links: Turkey Seeks 40,000 Years of Jail Time for Missing Crypto CEO - Bloomberg OK SB590 | 2022 | Regular Session | LegiScan Lighting Up The Map: How Coinbase Plans To Scale Globally | by Coinbase | Feb, 2022 | The Coinbase Blog BitMEX lays off 75 employees after bank acquisition collapses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/4/20225 minutes, 57 seconds
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"Inverse Finance loses $15M in exploit " April 3, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by watchthiscards.com Bitcoin is down .5% at $46,160 Ethereum is down slightly at $3,482 and Binance Coin is down slightly at $443 1 in 5 Americans has used, invested in, or traded cryptocurrency according to small NBC poll. PrimeBlock is planning to go public via a 1.25B SPAC. Inverse Finance loses 15M in exploit CleanSpark pens deal to expand its Texas mining capacity by up to 500MW. Links: PeckShield Inc. on Twitter: "Hi, @InverseFinance, you may want to take a look: https://t.co/KHHWAozWj1" / Twitter Bitcoin miner PrimeBlock to go public via $1.25 bln SPAC deal | Reuters Cryptocurrency news: 21% of adults have traded or used crypto, NBC poll shows CleanSpark inks deal to expand Texas mining capacity by up to 500 megawatts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/3/20225 minutes, 58 seconds
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"OpenSea introduces credit card option on platform" April 2, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $46,478 Ethereum is down slightly at $3,488 and Binance Coin is down slightly at $427 The graph up 15% Convex finance up 19% The CME Group looking at futures options for Solana's SOL and Cardano's ADA Dev's tighten security following Ronin's 600M exploit. OpenSea introduces credit card options for platform. Fractal has picked up 35M in seed funding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/2/20225 minutes, 46 seconds
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"Buenos Aires announces digital identity platform workstream" April 1, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down .5% at $45,009 Ethereum is down slightly at $3,284 and Binance Coin is down slightly at $427 IOST up 24% Bored Ape Yacht Club discord briefly hacked Elizabeth Warren says its go time for US CBDC. Ex-OpenSea executive Nate Chastain raising money for new NFT platform. Buenos Aires is working on a digital identity platform Links: Elizabeth Warren Calls for US to Create a CBDC OpenSea Exec Who Quit After ‘Insider Trading’ Scandal Is Back With NFT Platform Bored Ape Yacht Club on Twitter: "STAY SAFE. Do not mint anything from any Discord right now. A webhook in our Discord was briefly compromised. We caught it immediately but please know: we are not doing any April Fools stealth mints / airdrops etc. Other Discords are also being attacked right now." / Twitter Identidad-digital/Whitepaper Tango.md at main · gcba/Identidad-digital · GitHub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/1/20226 minutes, 31 seconds
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"Shib the Metaverse details revealed" March 31, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $47,179 Ethereum is down slightly at $3,407 and Binance Coin is down .5% at $445 IOST up 38% Skale Network up 29% Zilliqa up 20% Shib Developers announce Shib the Metaverse Zilliqa's Metapolis causes value to soar. blockchain.com hits $14B valuation. Phishing attacks from Twitter grab over $900k of NFTs from victims. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/31/20226 minutes, 9 seconds
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"Ronin exploited for $600M" March 30, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $47,351 Ethereum is down slightly at $3,409 and Binance Coin is down slightly at $439 Zilliqa up 54% Aave up 17% Axie Infinity’s Ethereum side chain exploited Michael Saylor & Macrostrategy take out $205M loan to buy more bitcoin. Greenpeace launches "Change the Code not the climate" campaign. FCA to extend temporary registration deadline for select crypto firms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/30/20226 minutes, 41 seconds
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"SEC proposal threatens DeFi" March 29, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up 1% at $48,047 Ethereum is up 1% at $3,478 and Binance Coin is up 1% at $441 Waves up 56% Thorchain up 17% Chiliz up 17% Lawmakers in the US introduce an ECASH bill. SEC proposal threatens DeFi with re-defining terms. WisdomTree launches crypto ETPs for Solana, Cardano, and polkadot in Europe. Hashdex hires European director Links: _gabrielShapir0 on Twitter: "it's an all-out shadow attack on decentralized finance" / Twitter A new bill would launch a large-scale test of digital dollars - The Verge WisdomTree Launches Crypto ETPs for Solana, Cardano, Polkadot in Europe Brazil’s Hashdex hires Europe director to lead expansion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/29/20226 minutes, 34 seconds
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"Greenidge secures $100 million to triple hashrate." March 28, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $47,274 Ethereum is down slightly at $3,343 and Binance Coin is up slightly at $435 Filecoin up 33% VeChain up 20% EOS up 19% ApeCoin's rise liquidates 4.5M in futures contracts. Coindesk eyeing acquisition of 2TM & Mercado Bitcoin. BNB Chain to launch sidechains. Wirex withdraws from FCA’s temporary register. Greenidge Generation Holdings secures $100 million to triple hashrate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/28/20226 minutes, 4 seconds
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"White House requests public comments on crypto energy use/environmental impact. " March 27, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightluy at $44,679 Ethereum is up slightly at $3,148 and Binance Coin is up slightly at $414 VeChain up 24% Avalanche is launching a 100M creator fund Binance has doubled down on ultiverse with extra 5M Madonna enters the metaverse with BAYC. Exxon mobile pilots project for mining with wasted flare gas. White House asks for public comments on crypto’s energy use and environmental impact. Links: Avalanche launches $100 million creator fund with Grimes and web3 platform Op3n Exxon (XOM) Weighs Taking Gas-to-Bitcoin Pilot to Four Countries - Bloomberg Madonna on Instagram: “I finally entered the MetaVerse…,………..My very own Ape! What should I name her ? 🦧 Thanks @moonpay 🪄 We all need protection from Evil Eye. 🧿” Binance doubles down on Ultiverse with another $5 million investment Federal Register :: Request for Information on the Energy and Climate Implications of Digital Assets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/27/20225 minutes, 52 seconds
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"DCR offline for the next week — see you on the 27th" March 18, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down 1% at $40,465 Ethereum is down slightly at $2,801 and Binance Coin is down 1% at $386 DCR will be offline next week. See you soon. Unknown investor borrows 5 bored apes from a vault to claim 1.1M of the recently dropped APEcoin. GameStop moving ahead with their planned NFT platform Argentina’s government is working on a nearly $45 billion debt restructuring deal with IMF — will disavow crypto. Meta Platforms and Meta Platforms Ireland facebook’s parent company is being sued by the ACCC over crypto ads. Links: Argentina and the IMF GameStop to launch NFT platform by end of Q2 Someone borrowed 5 Bored Apes to claim $1.1 million of APE tokens ACCC takes action over alleged misleading conduct by Meta for publishing scam celebrity crypto ads on Facebook | ACCC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/18/20226 minutes, 17 seconds
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"Ukraine signs virtual assets bill into law" March 17, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up 1% at $41,032 Ethereum is up 1% at $2,800 and Binance Coin is up 2% at $392 Avalanche up 15% Thorchain up 18% Cake up 24% Ukraine signs virtual assets bill into law Mark Zuckerberg confirms Instagram NFTs Lava Labs raises $10M series-A Block invests in challenger bank Kyash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/17/20226 minutes, 13 seconds
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"Yuga Labs plots virtual world" March 16, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $40,466 Ethereum is down 1% at $2,678 and Binance Coin is down .5% at $376 Digital bits up 20% HSBC joins the sandbox Yuga Labs is planning to launch a virtual world ft. land sales and an APECoin token as currency. DeFi protocols Agave and Hundred Finance exploited on the Gnosis chain DeFi analytics firm Treehouse lands $18M in seed funding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/16/20226 minutes, 26 seconds
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"Kazakhstan mining crackdown leads to more US dominance" March 15, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $38,813 Ethereum is up slightly at $2,544 and Binance Coin is up slightly at $366 energy usage in Kazakhstan has caused 106 more crypto mines to close Police in Shanghai have cracked down on a $16M online pyramid scheme Binance has picked up a go ahead from the government in the Kingdom of Bahrain Larva Labs treasure hunt yields Meebit and eth for 3 friends. Links: Shanghai Police Bust $16M Crypto Pyramid Scheme Crypto Exchange FTX Wins License, Plans Regional HQ in Dubai - Bloomberg (1) Andrew Badr on Twitter: "This is the story of how @larvalabs, the creators Cryptopunks, hid a secret NFT prize almost a year ago—and how a couple friends and I recently solved the puzzle to claim it." / Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/15/20226 minutes, 25 seconds
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"Japan sets penalties for sanctions violations" March 14, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down .5% at $38,778 Ethereum is down .5% at $2,572 and Binance Coin is down slightly at $367 Ukraine releases details about raising funds selling NFTs Japan sets penalties on crypto exchanges for violating sanctions against Russia Mila Kunis backed TV show "The Gimmicks" hands control over to NFT holders Solana based NFT marketplace Magic Eden has raised a 27M series A. Links: Ukraine to launch NFT to mark history of Russian invasion | Ukraine | The Guardian Japan urges crypto exchanges to comply with Russia sanctions Solana-Based NFT Marketplace Magic Eden Raises $27M Series A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/14/20226 minutes, 20 seconds
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"EU once again eyeing legislation around POW currencies" March 13, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down .5% at $38,483 Ethereum is down 1% at $2,539 and Binance Coin is down .5% at $368 EU once again eyeing legislation around POW currencies LootLARP is placing NFTs into physical objects Ukraine gives more details on what crypto donations have helped supply. Princeton alumni launch $20M research project on DLT and decentralized power. Links: LootLARP Venture Forward gift launches initiative on blockchain and decentralization of power Limiting Proof-of-Work Crypto Back on the Table as EU Parliament Prepares Virtual Currencies Vote Ukraine turns crypto donations into 5,550 bulletproof vests, 500 helmets and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/13/20226 minutes, 3 seconds
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"Yuga Labs buys CryptoPunks and Meebits from Larva Labs" March 12, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $39,207 Ethereum is up slightly at $2,592 and Binance Coin is down slightly at $377 Yuga Labs buys CryptoPunks and Meebits from Larva Labs US Treasury Department issues guidance on sanctions evasion using crypto. Jack Dorsey’s Block wallet will have a fingerprint sensor, not a screen New York based hedge fund Fir Tree capital has reportedly shorted Tether. Links: Hedge Fund Fir Tree Bets Big With Short of Stablecoin Tether - Bloomberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/12/20226 minutes, 28 seconds
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"Eth 2.0 staking contract passes 10M Ether locked" March 11, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down 1% at $39,577 Ethereum is down slightly at $2,638 and Binance Coin is down .5% at $374 Stacks up 32% 10M Ether is now locked into the Eth 2.0 staking contract OnlyFans has donated 500Eth to UkraineDAO The US DOL cautions retirement plans from offering crypto in their 401k plans StarkWare is raising funds with a 6B valuation Links: Compliance Assistance Release No. 2022-01 | U.S. Department of Labor OnlyFans Donated 500 ETH to DAO Supporting Ukraine 10M Ether Now Locked on Eth 2.0 Staking Contract StarkWare set to hit $6 billion valuation in new funding round | Ctech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/11/20226 minutes, 28 seconds
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"Crypto-friendly Yoon Suk-yeol wins South Korea's presidential election" March 10, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $39,295 Ethereum is up slightly at $2,604 and Binance Coin is down .5% at $372 OMG Network up 17% Mir Coin up 16% Cake DeFi launches a $100M venture fund Santander is set to offer loans secured by grain-based crypto tokens in Argentina. Month over month Web traffic to crypto exchanges fell 20% in February. Crypto-friendly candidate Yoon Suk-yeol wins bid for SK Presidency. SoftBank plans NFT marketplace. Links: Monthly web traffic to crypto exchanges fell by 20% in February South Korea: Conservative candidate Yoon Suk-yeol elected president - BBC News SoftBank Internet Arm Plans NFT Mall to Grow Global Footprint - Bloomberg Fintech Platform Cake DeFi Creates $100M Venture Capital Arm Así es la primera experiencia mundial que ofrece préstamos garantizados con criptoactivos - Post by Santander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/10/20226 minutes, 10 seconds
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"White House confirms details around executive order" March 9, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down 1% at $41,845 Ethereum is down 1% at $2,735 and Binance Coin is down slightly at $394 Terra up 20% Waves up 20% Monero up 16% Dubai adopts initial crypto legal framework and announces creation of a regulatory and licensing authority. White House confirms details around Biden’s planned executive order on digital assets. LimeWire is plots comeback as web3 NFT marketplace. DOJ charges three men for an alleged $40M crypto investment fraud. Links: Owners and Operators of Online Cryptocurrency Companies Indicted for Defrauding Investors | USAO-EDNY | Department of Justice LimeWire announces comeback as web3 NFT marketplace Here's what's in Biden's executive order on crypto Statement about the Regulatory and Supervisory Framework to assure AML/CFT Compliance across Virtual Assets in the UAE | News | Media Center | Securities and Commodities Authority Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/9/20226 minutes, 10 seconds
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"Biden reportedly planning to sign executive order on crypto" March 8, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down .5% at $38,840 Ethereum is down .5% at $2,574 and Binance Coin is down .5% at $384 Immutable X up 27% Golem up 22% Waves up 15% Biden is reportedly planning to sign an executive order on crypto The World of Women NFT project teams up with The Sandbox Coinbase said its currently blocking 25k crypto addresses linked to Russia Links: Using Crypto Tech to Promote Sanctions Compliance | by Coinbase | Mar, 2022 | The Coinbase Blog World of Women Teams Up With The Sandbox for $25M Inclusivity Push Biden to order studies on regulating, issuing cryptocurrency -source | Reuters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/8/20226 minutes, 26 seconds
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"FTX announces launch into Europe " March 7, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $38,701 Ethereum is up 1% at $2,580 and Binance Coin is up .5% at $379 Metis up 19% Prolific DeFi developer Andre Cronje has wrapped up his time in DeFi causing ex-projects to slide. FTX announces launch into Europe Binance restores service in Europe The Philippines central bank is launching a CBCD research effort. Brantley Millegan to stay on as a director of the ENS foundation after a vote to oust him fails. Links: ENS proposal: [EP6.1] [Social] Removal of Brantly Millegan as Director of The ENS Foundation Dozens of Tokens Tumble as Prolific Developer Andre Cronje Calls It Quits FTX Continues Global Expansion with the Establishment of FTX Europe Binance Fully Reopens EUR and GBP Bank Transfer via SEPA and Faster Payments | Binance Support Philippines central bank to launch CBDC research effort Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/7/20226 minutes, 9 seconds
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"Visa and Mastercard join PayPal in Russia Ban" March 6, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up .5% at $38,509 Ethereum is up slightly at $2,618 and Binance Coin is up slightly at $376 Mir coin up 28% Paypal, Visa and Mastercard have all suspended operations in Russia A bug in Convex Finance caused the CVX token to drop. Brazil’s central bank has picked nine CBDC projects for next step in innovation challenge. Genesis digital assets plans a 100% clean energy mining center in Sweden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/6/20226 minutes, 22 seconds
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"Mickey Mantle baseball card NFT sells for 471k in OpenSea auction" March 5, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down .5% at $39,015 Ethereum is down .5% at $2,646 and Binance Coin is down .5% at $379 Mir Coin up 36% Anchor Protocol up 19% Revolut is banning transfers in Russia and Belarus CVS has filed for trademark on NFTs and health services in virtual and augmented reality. Shake Shack is offering customers crypto rewards through Cash App. A Mickey Mantle baseball card NFT has sold for 471k in an OpenSea auction Links: Healthcare giant CVS files for NFTs and virtual goods trademark Shake Shack Tests Bitcoin Rewards to Lure Younger Consumers - WSJ Russian-born Revolut boss denounces war in Ukraine Mickey Mantle Baseball Card NFT Sells for $471K in OpenSea Auction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/5/20226 minutes, 12 seconds
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"Sanctions affect Metamask/Opensea users"

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down .5% at $41,494 Ethereum is down 1% at $2,724 and Binance Coin is down .5% at $395 Golem up 15% Infura infrastructure affects Metamask/OpenSea users. Circle delays DeFi API product. Manchester City inks sponsorship deal with crypto exchange OKX. Alan Howard leads $7.5M raise for French DeFi platform Nested. Links: Manchester City Announces Official Cryptocurrency Exchange Why Infura cannot serve certain areas – MetaMask Circle delays its DeFi API product, citing need for regulatory guidance Infura on Twitter: "In response to the concerns we have been hearing, we want everyone to know that we corrected the problem that so many of you have pointed out. In changing some configurations as a result of the new sanctions directives from the United States and other jurisdictions, we" / Twitter MetaMask 🦊💙 on Twitter: "MetaMask is a client-side wallet that strives to make the blockchain maximally accessible to everyone. Infura had a misconfiguration this morning, but it has been corrected now." / Twitter Alan Howard leads $7.5 million raise into DeFi trading platform Nested Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/4/20226 minutes, 14 seconds
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"Ukraine cancels airdrop, will pivot to NFTs " March 3, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $43,594 Ethereum is down slightly at $2,916 and Binance Coin is up 1% at $411 Anchor Protocol up 19% Frax Share up 15% Ukraine has cancelled their recently announced airdrop Russia sanctions may mean tougher Fed stance on crypto. Billboard and Universal Music Group partner for NFT project: ChartStars. Pantera capital is leading a $10M investment round in Rarify Links: Monetary Policy and the State of the Economy | U.S. House Committee on Financial Services Pantera Capital Leads $10M Investment in NFT Infrastructure Startup Rarify Billboard and Universal Music Group partner to launch NFT project Mykhailo Fedorov on Twitter: "After careful consideration we decided to cancel airdrop. Every day there are more and more people willing to help Ukraine to fight back the agression. Instead, we will announce NFTs to support Ukrainian Armed Forces soon. We DO NOT HAVE any plans to issue any fungible tokens" / Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/3/20226 minutes, 20 seconds
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"Ukraine promises airdrop following crypto donations" March 2, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $43,973 Ethereum is down .5% at $2,983 and Binance Coin is down slightly at $411 Convex Finance up 24% Render Token up 15% The Advertising Standards Authority in the UK has banned ads for Floki Inu Ukraine has promised an airdrop following crypto donations. Moonpay picks up World of Women #5672 for just under $1M Bitcoin miners picked up over a billion in revenue in February Lawmakers in the EU remove possible bitcoin ban from proposed legislation. Links: Stefan Berger on Twitter: "Richtig ist: Der Paragraph ist nicht mehr im Text. Der Bericht muss erst noch im Ausschuss abgestimmt werden. Bei dieser Abstimmung sehen wir dann, wo die Mehrheiten liegen. Die Entscheidung ist noch nicht gefallen #MiCA" / Twitter Ukraine / Україна on Twitter: "Airdrop confirmed. Snapshot will be taken tomorrow, on March 3rd, at 6pm Kyiv time (UTC/GMT +2 hours). Reward to follow! Follow subsequent news re Ukraine’s crypto donation campaign at @FedorovMykhailo" / Twitter MoonPay strikes again with $754,000 World of Women NFT purchase at Christie's Bitcoin miners brought in just over $1 billion in revenue during February Floki Inu - ASA | CAP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/2/20226 minutes, 17 seconds
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"Russian Whales?" - March 1, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com SEC Unable to Locate BitConnect Founder Ruble-Denominated Bitcoin Volume Up Ukraine's Defense Ministry to Decide How to Spend Donations Russian Whales? Links: SEC unable to locate BitConnect founder convicted in $2.4B fraud case Ruble-Denominated Bitcoin Volume Surges to 9-Month High Ukraine's Defense Ministry Decides Where Crypto Funds Are Spent Number of bitcoin whales spikes as sanctions on Russia bite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/1/20225 minutes, 58 seconds
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"Ruble denominated Bitcoin volumes hit 9-month high" February 28, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $38,295 Ethereum is down slightly at $2,636 and Binance Coin is up slightly at $367 Ruble denominated Bitcoin volumes hit a 9-month high Ukraine government receives more than $20M in donations from crypto citizens Binance pledges $10M to intergovernmental and non governmental organizations in Ukraine. Ukraine plans to make legal demands on crypto exchanges in order to halt access to crypto for all Russian citizens eBay is looking into taking crypto payments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/28/20226 minutes, 17 seconds
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"SWIFT added to mounting pressure on Russia" February 27, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up .5% at $39,674 Ethereum is down slightly at $2,809 and Binance Coin is up slightly at $378 EU commits to cutting Russian banks off from SWIFT due to Ukraine Invasion Ukraine is apparently forming a task force to surveil Russian politicians crypto wallets Co-founders of crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX plead guilty to violating the US Bank Secrecy Act Coinbase Ventures lead Katherine Wu departs for VC firm Archetype. Goldman Sachs veteran Roger Bartlett leaves Wall Street for Coinbase Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/27/20226 minutes, 16 seconds
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"European Commission wants kill switch in smart contracts " February 26, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down 1% at $38,993 Ethereum is up 2% at $2,761 and Binance Coin is up .5% at $375 Cosmos up 15% The European Commission proposes troubling language in new Data Act regarding smart contracts. Rakuten launches its own NFT marketplace Federal grand jury indicts founder of BitConnect. Patreon, removes charity "Come Back Alive" from site. Links: On the removal of Come Back Alive | Patreon Blog BitConnect founder indicted for alleged $2.4 billion Ponzi scheme Press corner | European Commission Rakuten Launches Rakuten NFT, a New Marketplace and Sales Platform for NFTs | Rakuten Group, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/26/20226 minutes, 22 seconds
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"China adds jail time to crypto fundraising punishment" February 25, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up 1% at $39,343 Ethereum is up 2% at $2,707 and Binance Coin is up 1% at $364 Terra up 27% Fantom up 21% Avalanche up 15% China is increasing restrictions to jail those found raising funds through crypto sales. Robinhood error shows incorrect market price for BTC Ukrainian NGOs receive hundreds of thousands in BTC donations to support military groups. Warner Music Group signs partnership with Splinterlands Links: Ukrainian military group receives hundreds of thousands in BTC donations Robinhood Help on Twitter: "The Robinhood app experienced a temporary issue that led to an incorrect display price for crypto for an hour at 6:50 pm PT. The issue is now resolved. Some customers may have unfilled market orders due to this display issue. We apologize for any inconvenience caused." / Twitter China can now jail people if funds raised via crypto from public Warner Music Group and Splinterlands Collaborating on Play-to-Earn Games - Decrypt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/25/20225 minutes, 57 seconds
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"Russia sends markets tumbling" February 24, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $35,233 Ethereum is down 1% at $2,357 and Binance Coin is down slightly at $333 Russia attacks Ukraine, also pushes to limit crypto transactions. Pantera Capital says recent crypto selling pressure comes from tax positions NFT platform OneOf expands to sports, Polygon. Sotheby’s withdraws "Punk it" — 104 CryptoPunks— at behest of the consignor Links: Russia to Restrict Crypto Trading to Licensed Platforms, Certified Wallets February Blockchain Letter | Pantera OneOf Expands Sports NFT Presence With New Collection on Polygon Sotheby's withdrew a lot of 104 CryptoPunks before its auction was set to begin FTX moves into $300 billion luxury fashion industry with new hire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/24/20226 minutes, 41 seconds
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"OpenSea hit with $1M lawsuit" February 23, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up .5% at $39,033 Ethereum is up 1% at $2,742 and Binance Coin is up .5% at $382 NuCypher up 18% Terra, up 15% OpenSea hit with a $1M lawsuit by Timothy McKimmy UK regulator raises flag on crypto mergers following the Bitpanda-Trustology deal. Peckshield reports devs behind the meme coin web3memes has rugged 235k from users. Laura Shin worked with Chainalysis to identify notorious The Dao hacker Links: Exclusive: Austrian Programmer And Ex Crypto CEO Likely Stole $11 Billion Of Ether (3) PeckShieldAlert on Twitter: "#rugpulls PeckShield has detected $Web3Memes https://t.co/IOHWEjhmVC rugged. 0x5adbffa751abcdfc94d2a81f5657113d37a3494f has deposited 625 BNB to @TornadoCash. Stay *AWAY* from tokens that are deployed by funds withdrawn from @TornadoCash. https://t.co/bsWpHALz0b" / Twitter UK financial regulator issues warning shot on crypto mergers following Bitpanda deal 1-1 | PDF | Diversity Jurisdiction | Lawsuit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/23/20226 minutes, 49 seconds
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"FTX US launches new gaming business: FTX Gaming " February 22, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up .5% at $37,550 Ethereum is up 1% at $2,596 and Binance Coin is down .5% at $364 London Stock Exchange Group acquires fintech firm Tora Bitpanda acquires Crypto Custodian Trustology FTX US is launching a new gaming business called FTX Gaming Spotify may be taking baby steps into crypto/web3. Canada’s watchdog the OSC warns crypto exchanges not to promote self-custodial wallets. Links: FTX Enters Gaming as Backlash Grows Against Cryptocurrency’s Incursion - Bloomberg Senior Backend Engineer | Spotify | LinkedIn Bitpanda Exchange Acquires Crypto Custodian Trustology for Undisclosed Amount LSEG to acquire TORA | LSEG OSC flags Emergencies Act tweets by Kraken, Coinbase CEOs to RCMP | Regina Leader Post Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/22/20226 minutes
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"DAO forming in bid for ownership of Denver NFL team. " February 21, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down 1% at $37,550 Ethereum is down 1% at $2,606 and Binance Coin is down 1% at $368 Crypto enthusiasts are forming a DAO to purchase the Denver broncos. The US Federal Reserve places new bans on trading stocks bonds, crypto and commodities. PayPal limits NFT protections for merchants within their Seller Protection program. Vesta Equity launches Algorand-based real-estate backed NFT platform. Links: Vesta Equity Launches Global Real Estate NFT Marketplace on Algorand PayPal Policy Updates Crypto Enthusiasts Forming DAO to Buy Denver Broncos NFL Team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/21/20226 minutes, 22 seconds
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"Rough seas on OpenSea — probable phishing exploit. " February 20, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $38,348 Ethereum is up slightly at $2,642 and Binance Coin is down slightly at $381 Injective protocol up 15% Rough seas on OpenSea — possible phishing exploit. 250k white hat bounty for TOA Pplpleasr announces Shibuya: a decentralized video platform. Links: Devin Finzer (dfinzer.eth) on Twitter: "As far as we can tell, this is a phishing attack. We don’t believe it’s connected to the OpenSea website. It appears 32 users thus far have signed a malicious payload from an attacker, and some of their NFTs were stolen." / Twitter Neso on Twitter: "Seen confusion about the OS thing so. Attacker had people sign half of a valid wyvern order, the order was basically empty except the target (attacker contract) and calldata, attacker signs other half of order." / Twitter Tree of Alpha on Twitter: "Coinbase's "largest-ever bug bounty" How a flaw in the new Advanced Trading feature would have allowed a malicious user to sell BTC or any other coin without owning them, and how Coinbase's reaction speed on a Super Bowl Friday averted a possible crisis. Bounty: $250,000 https://t.co/Y91M48pCcI" / Twitter Pplpleasr announces decentralized video platform at ETHDenver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/20/20226 minutes, 49 seconds
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"Nexo to halt interest on new deposits from US customers. " February 19, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up .5% at $39,990 Ethereum is up .5% at $2,736 and Binance Coin is up .5% at $397 Anchor Protocol up 25% ByBit sponsors RedBull’s F1 Team—3 years for $150M. Vitalik Buterin calls Canada’s efforts to stop flow of funding to Freedom Convoy "heavy handed" and "dangerous" — disagrees with FC goals, but principle underscores importance of crypto. State lawmakers in Illinois and Georgia push for tax incentives for bitcoin miners Nexo to stop paying interest on new deposits from US customers. Links: Big savings news for U.S. Customers : Nexo State Lawmakers in Illinois, Georgia Propose Tax Incentives for Bitcoin Miners ORACLE RED BULL RACING GEARS UP TO THE NEXT LEVEL AS BYBIT JOINS THE CHARGE Vitalik Buterin Calls Canada's Use of Banks to Stifle Protestors 'Dangerous' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/19/20226 minutes, 29 seconds
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"Sequoia capital launching $500M+ crypto fund" February 18, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up .5% at $40,468 Ethereum is up 1% at $2,905 and Binance Coin is up .5% at $405 Senator Cynthia Lummis wants the federal reserve holding bitcoin Sequoia capital is launching a $500M+ crypto fund PeckShield flags hackers moving ether from AscendEX breach. UAE set to license virtual asset providers by the end of Q1 Fireblocks has acquired crypto payments processor First DAG Links: UAE Readies National Cryptocurrency Licensing in Push to Embrace Fintech - Bloomberg PeckShield on Twitter Sequoia earmarks $500mn for push into cryptocurrency markets | Financial Times Cynthia Lummis. Full Crypto Webinar - YouTube Fireblocks acquires First DAG in cash-and-stock deal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/18/20226 minutes, 14 seconds
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"Snoop Dogg wants Death Row Records to be first major label in metaverse " February 17, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $43,147 Ethereum is down 1% at $3,053 and Binance Coin is down slightly at $423 Snoop Dogg wants Death Row Records to be the first major label in the metaverse Canada sanctions 34 crypto wallets associated with the trucker freedom convoy Disney promotes Mike White metaverse-leaning position. US plans new legislation to mitigate risks of El Salvador’s bitcoin adoption. Links: Clubhouse SnoopDogg NFT - YouTube Canada Sanctions 34 Crypto Wallets Tied to Trucker 'Freedom Convoy' Disney hires Mike White to lean into metaverse efforts President Bukele on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/17/20226 minutes, 26 seconds
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"JPMorgan picks up spot in Decentraland." February 16, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $44,019 Ethereum is down .5% at $3,114 and Binance Coin is down slightly at $429 Mir Coin up 18% Housecat emerges from stealth with $3.5M in funding NYSE files for trademark focused on virtual goods and NFTs. JPMorgan picks up a spot in Decentraland. Congressman Warren Davidson introduces legislation to prohibit Feds from restricting the use of convertible virtual currency. Links: Congressman Warren Davidson introduces bill to protect self-hosting of cryptocurrencies JPMorgan Enters the Metaverse With Virtual Decentraland Lounge - Blockworks NYSE moves closer to NFT trading with trademark application | Reuters Crypto copy-trading protocol Housecat emerges from stealth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/16/20225 minutes, 54 seconds
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"Intel introduces new crypto mining chip" February 15, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $44,230 Ethereum is up 1% at $3,118 and Binance Coin is up slightly at $428 Render Token up 20% Gala up 15% Mina up 15% Intel introduces new, more sustainable crypto mining chip Binance Smart Chain has rebranded to the BNB chain A federal judge has ordered the release on bail of money launderer Heather "Razzlekhan" Morgan Build Finance DAO loses $470k in hostile governance takeover. Links: Build Finance DAO suffers 'hostile governance takeover,' loses $470,000 Federal Judge Releases 'Razzlekhan,' Orders Other Bitfinex Hack Laundering Suspect to Remain in Jail Intel says its new crypto chip is designed to be energy-efficient - The Verge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/15/20226 minutes, 31 seconds
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"Crypto big at Super Bowl 56" February 14, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $42,435 Ethereum is down .5 at $2,928 and Binance Coin is down 1% at $400 Crypto central at Super Bowl 56 Propy sells first US based NFT backed property. UK’s tax enforcement has seized NFTs in £1.4M probe. Monero watchdogs are raising the alarm over MineXMR — control 44% of hash rate. Links: NFT house sells for $654k in historic auction — Tampa condo up next Taxman makes first ever seizure of NFTs Concerns grow over Monero mining pool with 44% of its hash rate Cryptocurrency’s big Super Bowl ads sold FOMO, not the future - The Verge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/14/20226 minutes, 29 seconds
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"Netflix orders docuseries on Bitfinex money launderers. " February 13, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $42,533 Ethereum is up slightly at $2,912 and Binance Coin is up slightly at $400 Orchid up 21% SLP up 17% Aave debuts Lens Protocol Former attorney pleads guilty to Bitcoin fraud that pulled $5M from investors. Netflix orders docuseries on Bitfinex money launderers. OpenSea launches venture arm and NFT ecosystem grant program. Links: Disbarred Attorney Pleads Guilty To $5 Million Cryptocurrency Fraud | USAO-SDNY | Department of Justice OpenSea launches venture arm, NFT ecosystem grant program Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/13/20225 minutes, 54 seconds
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"AML regulation waitlist in UK causes uncertainty" February 11, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up .5% at $43,565 Ethereum is up .5% at $3,101 and Binance Coin is up .5% at $416 Skale Network up 22% Bi-partisan bill in Tennessee is pro crypto. BlackRock may offer crypto trading AML regulation waitlist leaves some crypto firms off balance. Russia shuts down some darknet sites. OnlyFans verified NFT pfps Links: Elliptic Analysis: Russia Seizes Four Major Dark Web Carding Sites with $263 Million in Crypto Sales Crypto firms face cliff-edge in UK as time ticks down for AML approval BlackRock Planning to Offer Crypto Trading, Sources Say OnlyFans jumps into NFT profile pictures | Reuters Bipartisan Bill Would Allow Tennessee to Invest in Crypto and NFTs Coinbase Trading Vulnerability Exposed by White-Hat Hacker Dr. Oz files trademarks for digital goods and services in the metaverse Andrew Holness on Twitter: "This will serve as a foundation for Jamaica’s digital payments architecture and will facilitate greater financial inclusion, increase transaction velocity while reducing the cost of banking for the Jamaican people." / Twitter BlockFi to Pay $100M Penalty, Stop Opening New High-Yield Bitcoin Accounts: Report - Decrypt US Treasury reiterates that the IRS won't consider crypto miners, stakers or coders to be brokers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/11/20226 minutes, 1 second
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"Gucci buys land in The Sandbox" February 10, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $44,920 Ethereum is up slightly at $3,254 and Binance Coin is up 1.5% at $434 Anchor Protocol up 19% Gucci buys land in The Sandbox McDonalds & Panera file trademarks for virtual restaurants in metaverse EOS considering legal action against block.one Sotheby’s to auction off 104 cryptopunks. Links: Yves La Rose on Twitter: "As Founder of @EosNFoundation I share your frustrations! We are taking further steps to hold @B1 accountable for its past actions and broken promises against #EOS. Review of ALL possible legal recourse to seek $4.1B in damages underway. Let's do this together! #4BillionDAO coming" / Twitter McDonald’s and Panera Bread file trademarks for virtual restaurants Gucci plans virtual world for Gen Z on The Sandbox | Vogue Business Sotheby's on Twitter: "CryptoPunks get the Sotheby's treatment. Our next #SothebysMetaverse sale 'Punk It! 104 CryptoPunks. 1 Lot.' will be a landmark LIVE Evening Auction on February 23. A truly historic sale for an undeniably historic NFT project. https://t.co/LAu6j8Atu3" / Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/10/20226 minutes, 12 seconds
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"$3.6B in Bitcoin from Bitfinex hack recovered from money launderers" February 9, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up .5% at $44,187 Ethereum is up 1% at $3,197 and Binance Coin is up .5% at $424 Bitfinex’s Unus sed Leo up 55% Flow up 15% US Government seizes $3.6B in Bitcoin from the Bitfinex hack of 2016 Russia government & bank reach agreement on crypto regulation EU body looks into regulating metaverse. Links: EU's Vestager says analysing metaverse ahead of possible regulatory action What I learned from the words and rhymes of alleged Bitcoin launderer Razzlekhan - The Verge U.S. Department of Justice Announcement Regarding Seizure of Bitcoin Linked to the August 2016 Security Breach US government seizes $3.6 billion in bitcoin tied to 2016 hack of crypto exchange Bitfinex Russia set to recognize crypto as a form of currency: report Wife of couple accused of $4.5 billion Bitcoin swindle gave cybersecurity advice Heather Morgan, Rapping Tech CEO, Accused of Laundering Billions in Hacked Crypto With Ilya Lichtenstein Bail for Crypto Couple in $4.5 Billion Hack Is Halted by Judge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/9/20226 minutes, 26 seconds
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"Axie Infinity restructures SLP economics" February 8, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down .5% at $43,453 Ethereum is down .5% at $3,076 and Binance Coin is down 1% at $421 Shiba Inu up 16% SLP up 16% NFT platform HitPiece hit with cease and desist. Polygon has picked up $450M in a funding token sale. Axie Infinity re-structures SLP economics President of Kazakhstan calls for tax increase on crypto mining. Links: Polygon raises $450 mln from Sequoia Capital India, SoftBank Vision Fund 2, others | Reuters RIAA Moves Against HitPiece – Calls For Permanent End to Bogus NFT Site’s Infringement of Artist Rights - RIAA Axie Infinity Reduces SLP Emissions to Prevent 'Collapse' Kazakhstan President Calls for Tax Increase on Crypto Mining: Report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/8/20226 minutes, 23 seconds
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"Japan's Mitsubishi UFJ to issue yen-pegged stablecoin for settlements " February 7, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $42,724 Ethereum is up .5% at $3,082 and Binance Coin is up slightly at $428 Shiba Inu up 24% Quant Network, up 15% ENS to remove Brantly Milligan as a steward over 2016 tweet. Bud Light partners with Nouns DAO for SuperBowl ad. Tesla records $101M impairment loss on Bitcoin. Mitsubishi UFJ wants to use blockchain technology for securities. Links: Bud Light partners with Nouns DAO for its upcoming Super Bowl ad Mitsubishi UFJ Trust to issue cryptocurrency for trading purposes - Nikkei Asia Telsa 10-K Ethereum Name Service Removes Core Team Member Brantly Millegan Over 2016 Tweet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/7/20226 minutes, 14 seconds
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"Qredo raises $80M at $460M valuation" February 6, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $41,583 Ethereum is down slightly at $3,010 and Binance Coin is down slightly at $415 Gala up 28% Origintrail, up 17% Merkle Standard to pick up 5k Bitmain Pro Hydros Qredo raises $80M at $460M valuation Tron’s Justin Sun has been accused of a sort of governance attack by GFX labs The Bank of England apparently highly unlikely to develop a retail wallet for CBDC. Links: Crypto Miner Merkle Among First to Get Bitmain’s Newest Liquid Cooling Mining Rigs Qredo Announces an $80mm Series A Raise Led by 10T Holdings, with Strategic Investment from Coinbase, Avalanche and Terra | Business Wire Tron’s Justin Sun Accused of ‘Governance Attack’ on DeFi Lender Compound Bank of England is ‘highly unlikely’ to develop a retail wallet for CBDC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/6/20226 minutes, 13 seconds
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"Nike sues StockX over NFTs" February 5, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $41,532 Ethereum is up .5% at $3,026 and Binance Coin is up slightly at $423 The Sandbox up 19% Near Protocol, up 18% Decentraland up 16% Tx. Senator Ted Cruz buys Bitcoin in recent downturn Disney seeks Business Development Manager with experience in NFTs IMX slides as GameStop sells 15M tokens. ($42M) Senator Pat Toomey cautions over digital Yuan Nike sues StockX over NFTs Links: DISNEY jobs IMX token tumbles as GameStop dumps $42 million from Immutable X grant Toomey to Yellen on Digital Yuan MetaBirkins Creator Says He Received a Cease & Desist from Hermès, Claims Fair Use - The Fashion Law Nike and Hermès File Lawsuits for Trademark Infringement as Fashion Collides With NFTs Sen. Ted Cruz discloses a bitcoin purchase worth up to $50,000 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/5/20226 minutes, 38 seconds
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"Miami receives first payout from CityCoins: 5.25M" February 4, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $38,118 Ethereum is up slightly at $2,848 and Binance Coin is up slightly at $379 Ontology, up 18% Tezos to sponsor Manchester United kit. Metaverse tokens slid on Facebook’s sharp stock drop AssangeDAO raises 4M+ Miami receives first payout from CityCoins: 5.25M Chainalysis acquires Abaxx. Links: Welcoming Abaxx Associates to Chainalysis - Chainalysis Mayor Francis Suarez on Twitter: "I’m so excited to announce that the @CityofMiami has received its first-ever disbursement from @mineCityCoins totaling $5.25M. This is a historic moment for our city to collaborate with an innovative project that creates resources for our city through innovation not taxation." / Twitter Metaverse Tokens AXS, SAND Plummet as Meta Reports $10B Loss Manchester United to unveil new £20m-per-year training kit sponsorship with blockchain platform Tezos - The Athletic A DAO trying to free Julian Assange has raised $4 million and counting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/4/20226 minutes, 9 seconds
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"Wormhole exploited for $323M" February 3, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $36,724 Ethereum is up slightly at $2,614 and Binance Coin is up slightly at $364 Immutable X, up 35% Gamestop building own NFT marketplace in partnership with Immutable X Dune Analytics raised 69.42 Million in a series B Wormhole exploited for $323M Music NFT marketplace HitPiece facing backlash for listing artists songs without asking. Links: Blockchain bridge Wormhole confirms that exploiter stole $320 million worth of crypto assets | TechCrunch HitPiece slammed for selling music assets without artist permission GameStop Forms Partnership with Immutable X | Gamestop Corp. Dune Analytics Raises Crypto’s Latest Meme Round: $69,420,000 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/3/20226 minutes, 26 seconds
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" FTX is acquiring Japanese exchange liquid" February 2, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $38,633 Ethereum is up slightly at $2,789 and Binance Coin is up slightly at $384 Quant Network, up 16% The FSCA regulator in South Africa issues warnings on FTX and Bybit. MicroStrategy picks up another $25M in bitcoin. NFT collector Larry Lawliet scammed — loses $2.7M. FTX is acquiring Japanese exchange Liquid. Links: Acquisition of Liquid by FTX larrylawliet.eth on Twitter: "I lost all my apes and mutants just now, any one bought it??? pls touch me! https://t.co/AN5IMt2ntu" / Twitter Microstrategy 8-K South African Regulator Issues Warning on FTX, Bybit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/2/20226 minutes, 31 seconds
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"Hackers move 94k Bitcoins from 2016 Bitfinex exploit" February 1, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up .5% at $38,716 Ethereum is up .5% at $2,783 and Binance Coin is up slightly at $384 Solana, up 16% Mina up 15% Hackers move $3.55B worth of Bitcoin from 2016 Bitfinex hack Alexis Ohanaian has raised a 500M to for crypto startup investments OpenSea has said that over 80% of its free NFT mints were plagiarism, spam, or fake. US Senate is set to have a hearing on stablecoins Links: US Senate slates hearing on stablecoins for February 15 OpenSea on Twitter: "To all the creators in our community impacted by the 50 item limit we added to our free minting tool, we hear you and we're sorry. We have reversed the decision. But we also want to offer an explanation ↯ https://t.co/Y3igaE1RM2" / Twitter Alexis Ohanian’s Venture-Capital Firm Raises $500 Million, Doubles Down on Crypto Startups - WSJ Hackers Move $3.55B Worth of Bitcoin From 2016 Bitfinex Hack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/1/20226 minutes, 14 seconds
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"ApeDAO voting to dissolve, sell NFTs. " January 31, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $37,038 Ethereum is up .5% at $2,542 and Binance Coin is up .5% at $372 ApeDAO voting to dissolve, sell NFTs. BitMEX has airdropped 1.5M BMEX tokens to users Wall Street banks increasing crypto analysts Visa sees upswing in crypto-linked cards. Trezor adopts Swiss travel rule for AML. Links: Visa says crypto-linked card usage hit $2.5 billion in its first quarter ApeDAO's members are voting to sell 81 Bored Ape NFTs and many more BITMEX on Twitter re: BMEX Wall Street banks are expanding crypto sell-side research Trezor hardware wallet to integrate the Swiss travel rule protocol | Invezz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/31/20226 minutes, 10 seconds
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"Controversial crypto rule returns from FinCEN " January 30, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $37,948 Ethereum is down 1% at $2,612 and Binance Coin is down .5% at $384 Wonderland votes out former QuadrigaCX co-founder Michael Patryn NFT trading volume sets new monthly record Crypto leaders announce GMI PAC Controversial crypto rule returns from FinCEN Links: Crypto leaders launch PAC to back congressional candidates Monthly NFT trading volume reaches all-time high of $6 billion in January The Unhosted Crypto Wallet Rule Is Back Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/30/20226 minutes, 29 seconds
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"Lebron James Family Foundation signs multi-year deal with crypto.com " January 29, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $37,822 Ethereum is up slightly at $2,570 and Binance Coin is up slightly at $392 Render Token up 23% Celsius Network up 16% Flow up 15% State senator in Arizona introduces bill to make Bitcoin legal tender. Google hires slew of blockchain experts. Lebron James Family Foundation enters into a multi-year deal with crypto.com Vitalilk Buterin receives $100M back from his $1.2B donation in order to re-direct efforts beyond regulation. Links: Google Cloud launches dedicated Digital Asset Team | Google Cloud Blog Sandeep | Polygon 💜 on Twitter: "CryptoRelief Update: Have been in discussions with @VitalikButerin on how to accelerate relief efforts in India. And we have come up with a solution, we will moving $100mn USDC back to Vitalik, a non-Indian, to do fast deployment in high risk/reward projects. Why? A thread" / Twitter LeBron James and the LeBron James Family Foundation Announce Multi-Year Partnership with Crypto.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/29/20226 minutes, 43 seconds
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"Ethereum-BSC bridge $80M exploit" January 28, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down .5% at $36,264 Ethereum is down 1% at $2,375 and Binance Coin is down 1% at $378 Ethereum-BSC bridge X-bridge exploited for $80M OpenSea listing corrections see frontrunning issue. Anheuser-Busch launching NFT project: Bud Light Next $670M of Bitcoin moved off of centralized exchanges. Links: Qubit Finance on Twitter: "The protocol was exploited by; 0xd01ae1a708614948b2b5e0b7ab5be6afa01325c7 The hacker minted unlimited xETH to borrow on BSC. The team is currently working with security and network partners on next steps. We will share further updates when available." / Twitter OpenSea tries to save NFTs but pesky frontrunners are poaching them Bitcoin Worth $670M Leaves Centralized Exchanges After Hawkish Fed Comments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/28/20225 minutes, 55 seconds
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"Diem (Facebook's Libra) bows out, sells IP. " January 27, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $36,688 Ethereum is down slightly at $2,455 and Binance Coin is up slightly at $372 Theta fuel up 24% Putin wants a regulated crypto mining industry. DeFi Protocol Wonderland dealing with the nature of a Decentralized, sometimes anonymous community. Once-shiny Diem indeed selling — to Silvergate capital for $200M FTX.US closes round with $8B valuation Links: Putin Backs Bitcoin (BTC), Crypto Mining Despite Bank of Russia’s Ban Plans - Bloomberg DeFi protocol Wonderland is allegedly run by QuadrigaCX co-founder Facebook’s Cryptocurrency Venture to Wind Down, Sell Assets - WSJ Crypto exchange FTX US valued at $8 bln as first fundraise draws SoftBank, Temasek | Reuters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/27/20226 minutes, 6 seconds
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"IMF wants El Salvador to walk away from BTC" January 26, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down .5% at $37,830 Ethereum is down slightly at $2,539 and Binance Coin is down slightly at $387 Amp up 18% Helium up 16% Loopring up 16% IMF wants El Salvador to walk away from BTC. Ripple has announced a stock buyback. Meta's (Facebook's) Diem (Libra) may be shutting down for good. PleasrDAO is raising $69M. Links: Mark Zuckerberg Stablecoin Project Diem Considers Selling Off Remaining Assets - Bloomberg Ripple announces stock buyback, nabs $15 billion valuation IMF urges El Salvador to remove Bitcoin as legal tender - BBC News Crypto art collector PleasrDAO is raising $69 million Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/26/20226 minutes, 31 seconds
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"Blockparty partners with Warner Music Group" January 25, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up .5% at $36,583 Ethereum is up 1% at $2,442 and Binance Coin is up .5% at $373 Fantom up 23% Helium up 19% Vechain up 18% MicroStrategy Still buying Elon Musk tweets at McDonalds I will eat a happy meal on tv if you [sic] accept Dogecoin Blockparty partners with Warner Music Group OpenSea releases update to stop NFT exploit Thailand is set to ban digital asset operators from crypto as a means of payment Bithumb announces they’ll block unregistered addresses. Links: Thailand to regulate use of digital assets as payments | Reuters WMG Digital Collectibles Platform Blockparty Partners with Warner Music Group NFT Marketplace OpenSea Launches New Listing Manager After Discount Bug South Korean Crypto Exchange Bithumb Will Block Unregistered Wallets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/25/20226 minutes, 19 seconds
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"NFT exploit in the spotlight" January 24, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $33,380 Ethereum is down 1% at $2,199 and Binance Coin is down slightly at $341 Biden administration due to release an executive order on crypto early next month. Solana struggles under sell-off load. A NFT exploit is in the spotlight on twitter. JPMorgan Chase has apparently closed the bank accounts of Uniswap founder Hayden Adams. Links: White House Is Set to Put Itself at Center of U.S. Crypto Policy - Bloomberg (1) Loopify 🧙‍♂️ on Twitter: "Urgent Issue: Someone is capitalising on the OpenSea listing problem and buying all the NFTs affected with the issue. They’ve made hundreds of ETH already. Please check https://t.co/5O6yiWy7cs before transferring your NFTs back to a wallet! https://t.co/9NwxxTjViE" / Twitter JPMorgan Chase closes Uniswap founder's bank accounts Traders are complaining about Solana's performance, raising questions about its status as a Wall Street darling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/24/20226 minutes, 13 seconds
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"Tennis legend Serena Williams joins Sorare as board advisor" January 23, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up .5% at $35,850 Ethereum is up .5% at $2,504 and Binance Coin is up 1% at $386 Shiba Inu, up 15% Fantom up 15% Harmony up 16% Tennis legend Serena Williams joins Sorare as board advisor Kim Milosevich is rejoining a16z from Coinbase Bitcoin mining difficulty rose by over 9% LendInvest's Christian Faes is looking to start crypto mining in Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/23/20226 minutes, 4 seconds
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"El Salvador Buys the Dip" January 22, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $35,807 Ethereum is up 1.5% at $2,495 and Binance Coin is up 3% at $375 Bitcoin has hit a 6 month low, and El Salvador is buying. The SEC doesn't like MicroStrategy’s approach to bitcoin accounting. SEC Commissioner Elad Roisman ends term early. BlackRock files for ETF tracking blockchain & crypto companies. Twitter seeks Senior Product Manager, Crypto. Links: Nayib Bukele 🇸🇻 on Twitter: "Nope, I was wrong, didn’t miss it. El Salvador just bought 410 #bitcoin for only 15 million dollars 🥳 Some guys are selling really cheap 🤷🏻‍♂️" / Twitter Senior Product Manager, Crypto SEC Commissioner Roisman steps down two years ahead of schedule SEC form BlackRock's new Blockchain/Tech ETF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/22/20225 minutes, 52 seconds
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"Twitter launches verified NFT PFPs" January 21, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down .5% at $38,407 Ethereum is down 1% at $2,783 and Binance Coin down 1% at $416 No blockbuster moments from congressional hearing on crypto Twitter launches verified NFT PFPs Adidas originals and Prada announce NFT collab. NYC mayor Eric Adams takes first paycheck in BTC and ETH. Links: Elon Musk on Twitter: "Twitter is spending engineering resources on this bs while crypto scammers are throwing a spambot block party in every thread!?" / Twitter adidas for Prada re-source | A co-created digital art project with Zach Lieberman. Mayor Adams to Receive First Paycheck in Cryptocurrency | City of New York No fireworks at House's Bitcoin mining hearing, but pending climate bills could home in on crypto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/21/20226 minutes, 17 seconds
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"Russia's central bank wants crypto ban" January 20, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $42,026 Ethereum is even at $3,137 and Binance Coin up .5% at $463 crypto.com changes story about hack—34M in user funds taken. Russia’s central bank wants a firm ban on crypto a16z looks for 4.5B more for crypto funds. Google exec tells Bloomberg the company will evolve with user and merchant demands for crypto payments. Gary Gensler and the SEC are pushing for more scrutiny for crypto exchanges. Links: a16z seeks 4.5B | Financial Times Google (GOOG) Hires PayPal (PYPL) Vet to Reset Strategy After Banking Retreat - Bloomberg crypto.com on hack Crypto Exchanges Will Face More Scrutiny From SEC, Gensler Says - Bloomberg Russia's central bank calls for crypto ban Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/20/20226 minutes, 13 seconds
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"SoFi approved for nationally chartered bank " January 19, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $42,194 Ethereum is up slightly at $3,133 and Binance Coin up slightly at $465 Ecomi, up 16% OpenSea acquires Dharma Labs Binance destroys over 1.6M BNB tokens in their latest burn India’s Prime minister Narendra Modi called for for global cooperation on cryptocurrency at Davos ESMA vice chair calls for proof of work mining ban SoFi wins conditional approval to create a nationally chartered bank Links: OpenSea Acquires Dharma Labs, Welcomes New CTO - OpenSea Blog 18th BNB Burn | Binance Blog Indian Prime Minister Calls for Global Cooperation on Cryptocurrency OCC Conditionally Approves SoFi Bank, National Association | OCC EMSA position on POW mining — Financial Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/19/20226 minutes, 7 seconds
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"15M crypto.com exploit—says no user funds lost. " January 18, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down .5% at $41,544 Ethereum is down .5% at $3,135 and Binance Coin down slightly at $462 Propy, up 34% crypto.com apparently exploited for 5k ETH / $15M. UK government cracking down on crypto advertising in the UK. A bug on the cross-chain protocol Multichain has been exploited for 1.34M BitMEX group is set to acquire the 268-year-old German bank Bankhaus von der Heydt. Links: PeckShield Inc. on Twitter: "The @cryptocom loss is about $15M with at least 4.6K ETHs and half of them are currently being washed via @TornadoCash https://t.co/PUl6IrB3cp https://t.co/XN9nmT857j" / Twitter BXM Operations Intends to Purchase German Bank Bankhaus von der Heydt in Order to Create Regulated Crypto Products Powerhouse | BitMEX Blog Cross-chain protocol Multichain bug gets exploited for $1.34 million Government to strengthen rules on misleading cryptocurrency adverts - GOV.UK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/18/20226 minutes, 9 seconds
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"Block's open Bitcoin mining ecosystem" January 17, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $42,522 Ethereum is up slightly at $3,259 and Binance Coin down .5% at $476 Request Network, up 35% Block is rolling out its promised open bitcoin mining ecosystem Regulators in Spain are looking for more control over influencer’s promotions Singapore is cracking down on digital asset marketing with a fresh set of guidelines Binance has partnered with Gulf Innova Company for Thai exchange. Links: jack⚡️ on Twitter: "We’re officially building an open bitcoin mining system ✨" / Twitter Spain announces new rules for influencer crypto posts Gulf Energy Binance Announcement Singapore announcement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/17/20226 minutes, 1 second
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"Chinese state backed BSN moves towards NFT support" January 16, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down 1% at $42,700 Ethereum is down 1% at $3,291 and Binance Coin down 1% at $492 Immutable X, up 18% Chinese state backed Blockchain Services Network (BSN) moves closer to supporting NFTs  Gemini acquires Bitria Cooper Turley has been suspended from the DAO Friends With Benefits over bigoted tweets. Crypto Data firm Lukka raises funds a $1.3B valuation The Ghozali Everyday collection — an OpenSea sensation. Links: Gemini Acquires BITRIA, Unlocking the Digital Asset Ecosystem for Wealth and Asset Managers China-backed Blockchain Services Network eyes support for NFTs Lukka Exceeds Billion-Dollar Milestone in Latest Fundraise | Business Wire Ghozali Everyday - Collection | OpenSea Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/16/20226 minutes, 23 seconds
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"Judge rules SEC must surrender Hinman email to Ripple " January 15, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down .5% at $42,795 Ethereum is down 1% at $3,285 and Binance Coin down slightly at $490 Metis, up 20% CROCS NFTS Bitfinex shutting down in Ontario. Tether freezes 3 addresses holding over 160M of USDT. Judge rules SEC must surrender Hinman email to Ripple Russian officials seize crypto, other assets from REvil. Links: Russian authorities raid REvil hackers, seize luxury cars and crypto Ruling on SEC email (TETHER FREEZE) Ethereum Transaction Hash (Txhash) Details | Etherscan Important Notice for Ontario (Canada) customers Crocs Is Chomping Into NFTs, Trademark Filings Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/15/20226 minutes, 37 seconds
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"Crypto Exchange FTX sets up $2B fund" January 14, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $42,243 Ethereum is up slightly at $3,225 and Binance Coin up .5% at $475 Secret Network, up 20% Brazil’s Rio De Janeiro is moving to allocate 1% of its treasury reserves to BTC Short traders lose big on Elon Musk's Tesla taking Dogecoin for merch. Crypto Exchange FTX sets up $2B fund Gap is dropping a NFT collection on the Tezos blockchain Visa and ConsenSys developing new infrastructure to support the rollout of CBDCs Links: Gap Launches Gamified Collectible NFT Experience to Activate Community, Creativity and Self-Expressi | Gap Inc. Rio de Janeiro mayor plans to invest 1% of the city's treasury in bitcoin Crypto Exchange FTX Sets Up $2 Billion Venture Fund - WSJ Dogecoin Surge Sees Short Traders Lose $8M After Tesla Store Addition Envisioning a future of central bank digital currencies for everyone ever | Visa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/14/20226 minutes, 4 seconds
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"Pakistan’s central bank takes a stand against crypto " January 13, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $43,758 Ethereum is up slightly at $3,360 and Binance Coin down slightly at $481 Cartesi, up 19% Coinbase acquired FairX, a CFTC regulated derivatives exchange. Xapo is leaving New York and abandoning its bitlicense. Pakistan’s central bank is taking a stand against crypto Luxor launches a new service for buying and selling mining hardware. Class action suit against EthereumMax names Kim Kardashain, Floyd Mayweather Jr. as defendants. Links: Coinbase’s path to creating a robust and regulated crypto derivatives market | by Coinbase | Jan, 2022 | The Coinbase Blog Pakistan's central bank tells court cryptocurrency should be banned | Reuters Xapo closes shop in New York, gives up BitLicense NYDIG-backed mining firm Luxor launches new service for buying, selling hardware Investors sue Kim Kardashian and Floyd Mayweather Jr over crypto scheme | Cryptocurrencies | The Guardian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/13/20226 minutes, 12 seconds
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"Jack Dorsey proposes Bitcoin legal defense fund" January 12, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up 1% at $43,296 Ethereum is up 1% at $3,319 and Binance Coin up 1% at $474 Fantom, up 20% The Sandbox up 15% Celo up 15% Bitcoin’s bounce back to 43k has liquidated 82M of Short traders positions. Senate Banking Committee hearing — with promises of Fed report on crypto 'within weeks', and soft alignment on digital dollar. Legal defense fund for Bitcoin developers. Links: Zack Voell on Twitter: "an email to the bitcoin dev mailing list from @jack explaining the Bitcoin Legal Defense Fund https://t.co/y1XY3XG0IR" / Twitter Bitcoin Liquidations-Bitcoin Liquidations Chart-Bitcoin liquidations live-bitmex rekt-Coinglass Powell says delayed Fed report on digital currencies will be released 'within weeks' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/12/20226 minutes, 13 seconds
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"TaxBit Launches Network" - January 11, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com TaxBit Launches Network Block, Formerly Square, Posts Job Openings on LinkedIn FTC Issues Warning Axis Bank Issues Contract on State-Backed Blockchain Platform Citadel Securities Nets New $1.15 Billion Links: Block job postings reveal Jack Dorsey’s Bitcoin plans FTC issues public warning about new crypto ATM scam Axis Bank issues financial contract on state-backed blockchain platform Paradigm, Sequoia to Invest $1.15B in Citadel Securities, Bringing Trading Firm Closer to Crypto TaxBit launches network in partnership with major exchanges and DEXs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/11/20226 minutes, 32 seconds
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"Bitcoin Approaches Death Cross" - January 10, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin Approaches Death Cross CBDC Wallet App # 1 in China Dogecoin Founder Slams Mozilla Links: Dogecoin creator slams Mozilla for pausing crypto donations CBDC wallet tops mobile app store charts in China Bitcoin Approaches Death Cross as Goldman Foresees 4 Fed Rate Hikes This Year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/10/20227 minutes, 42 seconds
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"India’s Central Bank Creates Fintech Department" January 9 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $41,731 Ethereum is down slightly at $3,108 and Binance Coin down slightly at $432 Power ledger, up 27% India’s central bank is creating a new fintech department. SEC charged Crowd Machine & Craig Sproule over an unregistered ICO from 2018. Gamestop makes crypto + NFT push. ARC NFT social network planned. Links: Singapore Tycoons’ Sons Plan Private NFT Club: Report GameStop Entering NFT and Cryptocurrency Markets as Part of Turnaround Plan - WSJ SEC charges Crowd Machine over allegedly unregistered ICO India’s Central Bank Creates Fintech Department as Challenges Posed by Crypto, CBDC Grow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/9/20226 minutes, 6 seconds
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"PayPal Planning for Stablecoin" January 8, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $41,981 Ethereum is down slightly at $3,205 and Binance Coin up slightly at $455 Idex, up 14% PayPal is looking into creating its own stable coin Katie Huan is raising 900M for her crypto funds a16z releases 10 principles for World leaders Shaping the Future of Web3 Bitso has penned a three-year sponsorship deal with the Brazilian soccer club SPFC. Links: Katie Huan setting up own crypto fund | Financial Times How to Build a Better Internet: 10 Principles for World leaders Shaping the Future of Web3 | Andreessen Horowitz Bitso lands sponsorship deal with lauded São Paulo soccer club PayPal Explores Launch of Own Stablecoin in Crypto Push - BNN Bloomberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/8/20226 minutes, 12 seconds
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"NYDFS hires Deputy Superintendent for Crypto " January 7, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $42,279 Ethereum is down 1% at $3,222 and Binance Coin is down 1% at $452 Secret network, up 15% Frax share up 16% US Congress gears up for oversight hearing into crypto mining’s effect on the environment. Tennis Australia is bringing the Australian Open to Decentraland Samsung brings flagship 837 store to Decentraland New York Department of Financial Services hires deputy superintendent for crypto. Links: Australian Open serves up its own NFTs and moves into the Decentraland metaverse - Stockhead Perter Marton LinkedIn Samsung enters the metaverse, opening flagship 837 store in Decentraland US Congress to Hold Oversight Hearing on Crypto Mining: Report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/7/20225 minutes, 45 seconds
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"Kazakhstan’s hashrate drops amid internet blackout " January 6, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up 1% at $43,103 Ethereum is up 1% at $3,386 and Binance Coin is up 1% at $465 MoneyGram has picked up a minority stake in the crypto company Coinme Kazakhstan’s hashrate has dropped amid an internet blackout Bitcoin fell below its 43k support which led to 800M in futures position liquidations Thailand’s crypto traders could face 15% capital gains tax Links: MoneyGram buys minority stake in crypto company Coinme Kazakhstan’s Hashrate Drops as Internet Blackout Persists Crypto traders subject to 15% capital gains tax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/6/20226 minutes, 10 seconds
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"OpenSea Raises $300 Million" - January 5, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com OpenSea Raises $300 Milliion Airbnb Users Want to Pay With Crypto Blockchain, NFTs and Metaverse Make Splash at CES This Week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/5/20226 minutes, 6 seconds
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"Samsung: Buy NFTs With Your TV" - January 4, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Samsung: Buy NFTs With Your TV Wonderfi Technologies, Inc. to Purchase Bitbuy Crypto Exchange Peoples Bank of China Pilots Digital Yuan Wallet Links: China’s central bank releases pilot version of digital yuan wallet Kevin O’Leary-Backed DeFi Platform WonderFi to Purchase Bitbuy for $162M in Cash, Shares Samsung to introduce NFT platform within its new smart TVs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/4/20226 minutes, 25 seconds
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"Jamaica Completes CBDC Pilot" - January 3, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Jamacia Completes CBDC Pilot Public and Private Companies Increase Crypto Holdings More Billionaries Turn to Crypto as Fiat Inflation Rages Links: Bitcoin holdings of public companies surged in 2021 Jamaica Completes CBDC Pilot, Expects Rollout Later This Year More billionaires turning to crypto on fiat inflation fears Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/3/20226 minutes, 19 seconds
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"Eminem joins BAYC" January 2, 2022

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $47,155 Ethereum is up slightly at $3,748 and Binance Coin is up slightly at $523 Syscoin up 26% Polymath up 26% Eminem buys Ape #9055 for $462k. Mexican government announces they plan to issue a cbdc by 2024. El Salvadorian Citizens express concern over Chivo wallet security. Bitfarms raising $100M in a Bitcoin backed loan with Galaxy Digital. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/2/20226 minutes, 32 seconds
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"Binance in hot water with Ontario Securities Commission " December 31, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $48,064 Ethereum is up .5% at $3,796 and Binance Coin is up slightly at $522 Celsius Network up 15% Russia’s Sber bank has introduced the country's first blockchain focused ETF. Hong Kong officials have arrested 2 suspected of laundering $384M through banks and a crypto exchange. Fractal NFT exchange is live. Binance is once again in the hot seat with regulators. Links: Russia’s Largest Bank Introduces First Blockchain-Focused ETF in the Country Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department - Press Releases Ontario securities regulator slams Binance after crypto exchange claims it can continue operating there The gaming-focused NFT platform Fractal officially launches Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/31/20216 minutes, 12 seconds
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"Polygon reveals patched critical vulnerability" December 30, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $47,501 Ethereum is up slightly at $3,735 and Binance Coin is up slightly at $525 Algorand up 15% Gnosis up 30% Polygon has come forward about a severe bug that they’ve just fixed with a hard fork. Decentraland to have it's own NYE party Microstrategy has picked up another 94.2M in Bitcoin Proshares files for metaverse ETF Links: MicroStrategy Buys Another $94.2 Million of Bitcoin ProShares files for ETF that tracks companies focused on the metaverse All You Need to Know About the Recent Network Upgrade — Polygon | Blog Digital Currency Group and Jamestown Partner to Bring One Times Square to the Decentraland Metaverse | Business Wire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/30/20216 minutes, 10 seconds
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"Bitcoin Dominance Slips Below Forty Percent" - December 29, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin Dominance Slips Below Forty Percent Arcane Research Predictions for 2022 Coinone Exchange Says No to Unverified Wallet Withdrawals Links: Arcane Research releases its crypto predictions for 2022 Bitcoin dominance falls under 40% Coinone will no longer allow withdrawals to unverified external wallets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/29/20216 minutes, 25 seconds
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"Veteran Bitcoin Hodlers Still Hodling" - December 28, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Veteran Bitcoin Hodlers Still Hodling Polkadot Leads Losses Crypto Futures See Losses Links: Polkadot Leads Altcoin Losses After Bitcoin Is Rejected at $52K Veteran Bitcoin hodlers are still selling record low amounts of BTC despite 70% gains in 2021 Crypto Futures See $300M in Losses After Spot Market Drops Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/28/20215 minutes, 52 seconds
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"Whale Wallet Wakes" - December 27, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Whale Wallet Wakes Iran Halts Mining Mexian Billionaire Says "Buy Bitcoin" Links: Dormant Bitcoin wallet holding 321 BTC activated after eight years Mexican billionaire says ‘buy Bitcoin’ in New Year message Iran halts authorized crypto mining to save energy for winter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/27/20216 minutes, 24 seconds
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"New US crypto regulatory body to be proposed" December 26, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $49.901 Ethereum is up slightly at $4,045 and Binance Coin is even at $543 Metis up 38% Orchid up 22% Senator Cynthia Lummis to propose new crypto regulatory body Decentralized exchanges saw over 1 Trillion in trading volume this year. Erdogan is anxious to move his crypto law along Dfinity’s Internet computer has opened up an ethereum bridge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/26/20215 minutes, 45 seconds
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"Adam White is leaving Bakkt" December 24, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up .5% at $51,053 Ethereum is up .5% at $4,089 and Binance Coin is up slightly at $547 The Sandbox up 18% Fantom up 16% Adam White is leaving Bakkt. Thai central bank to delay CBDC test until late next year. Kraken is acquiring the non custodial staking startup Staked. Links: Adam White on Twitter: "After a great 3+ years at bakkt, next week will be my last I’ve loved working at intersection of crypto + markets and good to see the industry finding the balance between innovation & regulation. Lots of work still to do here but never been more optimistic about the future 🌕" / Twitter Kraken Acquires Staked to Support Growth and Resilience in One of Largest Crypto Industry Deals to Date | Business Wire Thai Central Bank to Delay CBDC Test Till Late 2022: Report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/24/20215 minutes, 51 seconds
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"Crypto raised $25B in VC across the year." December 23, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up 1% at $48,756 Ethereum is up .5% at $3,959 and Binance Coin is up slightly at $530 Near Protocol up 30% Thorchain up 18% Convex Finance up 23% Uniswap live on Polygon. Bitcoin miners generated more than $15B in 2021. Crypto companies raised just over $25B in venture funding across the year. Jack Dorsey warns against overdependance on VC for web3. BAYC flips CryptoPunks by floor price. Links: jack⚡️ on Twitter: "You don’t own “web3.” The VCs and their LPs do. It will never escape their incentives. It’s ultimately a centralized entity with a different label. Know what you’re getting into…" / Twitter Uniswap goes live on Ethereum scaling network Polygon Bitcoin miners generated more than $15 billion in revenue during 2021 The Block Research Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/23/20216 minutes, 23 seconds
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"El Salvador Buys BTC" December 22, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Startup alleges Coinbase misaction El Salvador buys more BTC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/22/20216 minutes, 35 seconds
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"Bent Finance: Withdraw Funds" - December 21, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bent Finance: Withdraw Funds Bank of Russia: Legal, Just Don't Use Crypto Dip Buyers Active Despite Coming Regulation Links: Crypto regulation is coming, but Bitcoin traders are still buying the dip Bent Finance confirms pool exploit, advises investors to withdraw funds Bank of Russia to allow crypto investment via foreign firms: Report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/21/20216 minutes, 7 seconds
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"Dubai World Trade Center to Create Crypto Hub" - December 20, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Dubai World Trade Center to Create Crypto Hub Eqonex CEO Steps Down Ethereum Rally? Links: Eqonex CEO Steps Down Amid Talks of Potential Merger Options Dubai World Trade Centre to create new crypto hub and become regulator Ether Call Demand Signals Anticipation of Year-End Rally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/20/20215 minutes, 54 seconds
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"Polkadot Parachains go live. " December 19, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up 1% at $47,271 Ethereum is up .5% at $3,946 and Binance Coin is 1% at $534 Decentraland up 18% Polkadot Parachains are live. Sotheby’s picked up 100M this year from NFT sales Open season on Optimism. Silverflow closes $17M series A. Links: Polkadot (DOT) Parachains Go Live, Capping Yearslong Tech Build for Ambitious Blockchain Project — Ultimately, Polkadot will offer 100 parachain slots Payments startup Silverflow closes $17 million round led by Coatue Ethereum layer 2 Optimism removes whitelist, opens to all developers Sotheby’s netted $100 million from NFT sales in 2021: report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/19/20216 minutes, 10 seconds
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"Adidas NFT drop scores $23M" December 18, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $47,086 Ethereum is up 3% at $3,966 and Binance Coin is down .5% at $531 Aave up 17% Michael Saylor and Microstrategy are trying to figure out what to do with all that BTC. Adidas picks up 23M from it’s collaborative “Into the Metaverse” drop Polygon and Seven Seven Six launch $200 million Web3 fund. Bitwise launches NFT tracking index fund Links: Polygon and Reddit co-founder's VC launch $200 million Web3 fund Adidas Originals NFT drop nets $23 million - Crypto Daily™ MicroStrategy’s Saylor Lays Out Ways Firm Could Generate Yield From Its Massive Bitcoin Holdings Bitwise Launches Blue-Chip NFT Index Fund, Offering Broad Exposure to the Most Iconic Digital Art Collections | Business Wire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/18/20216 minutes, 31 seconds
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"Tron's Justin Sun Retires" December 17, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $47,129 Ethereum is down .5% at $3,820 and Binance Coin is up slightly at $528 Yearn Finance up 32% Convex Finance up 15% Tron’s Justin Sun is turning to crypto political activism. Binance.us hires Intel’s compliance chief Sidney Majalya. The US Senate has confirmed a new CFTC chairperson — Rostin Behnam. Dune Analytics is raising funds at a billion dollar valuation. Links: Dune Analytics is raising funds at a $1 billion valuation: sources PN1146 - Nomination of Rostin Behnam for Commodity Futures Trading Commission, 117th Congress (2021-2022) | Congress.gov | Library of Congress Justin Sun Is Retiring From Tron – But Not Crypto Binance.US Hires Intel’s Compliance Chief Majalya Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/17/20216 minutes, 9 seconds
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"Jack & Jay-Z announce board for BTrust" December 16, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down 1% at $48,510 Ethereum is down 1% at $4,018 and Binance Coin is down 1% at $534 Helium up 25% Elrond up 23% Avalanche up 17% Jack & Jay-Z announce board for BTrust Russia’s central bank is keen on banning investments in cryptocurrency Deutsche Börse acquires majority stake in Crypto Finance AG. Katie Haun is set to depart Andreessen Horowitz to form her own fund. Links: Russian cenbank to seek ban on investment in cryptocurrencies, sources say | Reuters Kathryn Haun on Twitter: "1/ Today @cdixon and I shared with the @a16z crypto team that I will be launching my own fund focused on crypto and web3 early next year. The current crypto fund will be my last at the firm" / Twitter Dorsey names board members of his bitcoin endowment with Jay-Z Deutsche Börse closes deal for majority stake in Crypto Finance AG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/16/20216 minutes, 16 seconds
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"Crypto Bank Anchorage Raises $350 Million" - December 15, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Crypto Bank Anchorage Raises $350 Million Crypto Winter? CardCoins Offers Bitcoin Payments Links: CardCoins Offers Bitcoin Payments Over the Lightning Network Kraken CEO reverses $100K BTC 2021 forecast: Crypto winter now possible Crypto bank Anchorage raises $350 million in Series D funding Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/15/20216 minutes, 34 seconds
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"Keep Meta Out of Metaverse: Sebastien Borget" December 14, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Keep Meta Out of Metaverse: Sebastien Borget Dogecoin Better for Transactions Than Bitcoin: Musk Traders Adjust Expectations on Bitcoin Price Links: The Sandbox co-founder wants to defend metaverses against Big Tech Dogecoin is better than Bitcoin for payments, Elon Musk declares Look out below! Analysts eye $40K Bitcoin price after today’s dip to $45.7K — ADVERTISE CAREERS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/14/20216 minutes, 31 seconds
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"Robinhood Partners With Chainalysis" - December 13, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Robinhood Partners with Chainalysis Solana Number Five Links: Solana on-chain development increases after a recent DDoS attack Robinhood partners with Chainalysis ahead of crypto wallet launch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/13/20215 minutes, 55 seconds
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AscendEX was exploited for 78M

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $49,725 Ethereum is down slightly at $4,043 and Binance Coin is down slightly at $566 Render token up 29% AscendEX was exploited for 78M IMF is advocating for a coordinated crypto policy UK neobank Monzo raising $500M. Links: Monzo raises more than $500m from investors at $4.5bn valuation - FinTech Futures AscendEX on Twitter: "22:00 UTC 12/11, We have detected a number of ERC-20, BSC, and Polygon tokens transferred from our hot wallet. Cold Wallet is NOT affected. Investigation underway. If any user’s funds are affected by the incident, they will be covered completely by AscendEX." / Twitter ECB's Lagarde calls for regulating Bitcoin's "funny business" | Reuters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/12/20215 minutes, 58 seconds
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"Two Bitcoin core contributors step down." December 11, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down .5% at $48,336 Ethereum is down .5% at $4,008 and Binance Coin is down slightly at $552 KuCoin up 18% Near Protocol up 16% Pepsi is launching generative NFT collection. Two Bitcoin core contributors step down. Someone pays .000069ETH to leave slur on McDonalds McRib NFT — goes unnoticed and will be linked to the project. Links: The Pepsi Mic Drop 2 Prominent Bitcoin Core Contributors Step Away From Their Roles McDonald’s McRib NFT Project Links to Racial Slur Recorded on Blockchain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/11/20216 minutes, 7 seconds
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"Polygon acquires Mir Protocol" December 10, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $49,102 Ethereum is down .5% at $4,161 and Binance Coin is up slightly at $585 Mir Coin up 30% KuCoin up 15% CryptoPunk #4156 sells for $10.2M Polygon acquiring Mir Protocol for $400M Palm NFT studio raised $27M in a series B. Paradigm is pulling in $35 million in a fundrais to expand into DeFi. Links: Crypto derivatives platform Paradigm nabs $400 million valuation in funding round Polygon acquires ZK-rollups startup Mir Protocol for $400 million A rare CryptoPunk has sold at a record $10.2 million Microsoft leads $27 mln early-stage funding in crypto startup Palm NFT Studio | Reuters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/10/20215 minutes, 51 seconds
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"Ledger debuts crypto-linked debit card" December 9, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down .5% at $49,247 Ethereum is down .5% at $4,288 and Binance Coin is down .5% at $592 Wax up 33% Gala up 16% Near Protocol up 15% Wallet maker Ledger debuts crypto-linked debit card for US and EU customers. Michael Saylor and Microstrategy pick up 1,434 BTC. Messari launches Messari Governor to aid DAOs Meta's crypto wallet Novi launches on WhatApp. Links: Stephane Kasriel on Novi Introducing Messari Governor: The First-to-Market, Governance Aggregator and Voting Platform | Messari MicroStrategy Says It Bought 1,434 Bitcoins Since Nov. 29 SIGN UP NOW: Our Ledger-powered Crypto Life “CL” Card is coming! | Ledger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/9/20216 minutes, 31 seconds
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"Visa Helps Navigate Crypto" - December 8, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Visa Helps Navigate Crypto Three Arrows Gets $400 Million in ETH US House Questions Crypto Panel Links: House memo details Congress’ priorities ahead of crypto CEO hearing Visa announces new crypto consulting service for merchants and banks Crypto Hedge Fund Three Arrows Capital Snaps Up $400M in ETH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/8/20216 minutes, 33 seconds
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"Bitcoin Whale Spends $137 Million Buying the Dip" - December 7, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin Whale Spends $137 Million Buying the Dip Nasdq Stockholm Lists Crypto ETN Sber Hopes to Register By End of Year Links: Russia’s largest bank struggles to register its digital asset platform Third-biggest Bitcoin whale’s holdings total $6B after ‘whopping’ 2.7K BTC buy-in Nasdaq Stockholm lists Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/7/20216 minutes, 13 seconds
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"DEX Aggregator Use Up" - December 6, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com DEX Aggregator Use Up BSC and Animoca Brands Launch Investment Program Bitget Suspended Links: Decentralized exchange aggregator trading volumes surge to new highs Singapore suspends Bitget exchange license over K-Pop coin promotion Binance Smart Chain and Animoca Brands form $200M fund for GameFi projects Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/6/20215 minutes, 30 seconds
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"BitMart was exploited for over $150M" December 5, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down .5% at $49,299 Ethereum is down .5% at $4,213 and Binance Coin is down .5% at $573 Terra, up 27% Gala up 20% Polygon up 16% BitMart was exploited for over $150M SEC chairperson Gary Gensler coy in response to Senator Pat Toomey’s follow-up questions. FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried is looking to raise a total of $1.5 billion for FTX.US. Links: Crypto exchange BitMart confirms hack resulting in loss of $150 million in crypto Gensler hedges on classifying cryptocurrencies as securities in response to Senator's questions FTX to Seek $1.5B in New Funding Round at $32B Valuation: Report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/5/20216 minutes, 3 seconds
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"Markets slide. Solana bug." December 4, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up .5% at $47,163 Ethereum is up slightly at $3,929 and Binance Coin is up 1% at $546 Major bug identified - patched on the Solana Protocol Library. Free JPMorgan NFT listed on OpenSea for 420 Eth. FTX.US adds support for Ethereum based NFTs Blockchain .com opening NFT marketplace. The SEC charges NY state resident over fraudulant ICO, mining co. Links: SEC.gov | SEC Charges Citizen With Digital Asset Fraud Coming Soon: Blockchain.com NFT. Starting today, you can sign up to get… | by Thianh | @blockchain | Dec, 2021 | Medium JPMorgan Gave Away NFTs at an Event This Week. One Is Now Listed for 420 ETH Solana library bug could have seen attackers stealing $27 million an hour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/4/20216 minutes, 55 seconds
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"BadgerDAO exploit. WisdomTree ETF denied." December 3, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $56,941 Ethereum is down .5% at $4,605 and Binance Coin is down slightly at $625 Those are your leaders by market cap, top gainers in the last 24 hours… Cosmos up 20% Polygon up 16% Senator Elizabeth Warren wants answers from bitcoin mining company Greenidge Generation. The SEC denied WisdomTree's spot Bitcoin ETF proposal. DeFi Protocol BadgerDAO was exploited yesterday. $120M lost. Coinbase Cloud has $30B worth of assets staked on platform. Square will rebrand its corporate entity to Block Links: Square = Block. Business Wire Warren's Letter Coinbase Cloud has $30 billion in crypto assets staked Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/3/20216 minutes, 59 seconds
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"Crypto.com Buying Two US Exchanges" - December 1, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Crypto.com Buying Two US Exchanges China Cracks Down on Metaverse and NFTs Fidelity Investments Launching Spot Bitcoin ETF in Canada Links: Fidelity reportedly launching spot Bitcoin ETF in Canada China’s central bank proposes to monitor metaverse and NFTs Crypto.com to acquire two US exchanges for derivatives and futures offerings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/1/20216 minutes, 17 seconds
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"Central Bank of Indonesia Says It: CBDC a Tool to Combat Crypto" - November 30, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Central Bank of Indonesia Says It: CBDC a Tool to Combat Crypto Binance CEO Reveals Key Factor to be Listed DMG Blockchain Solutions Buys 1,800 New Antminers Links: CBDC is a tool to combat Bitcoin, says Bank of Indonesia exec Binance CEO reveals one key factor for token listings Crypto Miner DMG Blockchain Purchases 1,800 New Generation Bitmain Miners Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/30/20216 minutes, 26 seconds
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"MicroStrategy Bought 7,002 Bitcoins for $414 Million in Fourth Quarter" - November 29, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com MicroStrategy Bought 7,002 Bitcoins for $414 Million in Fourth Quarter Galaxy Digital Sells $500 Milliion in Notes Inflation Matters in Crypto Market Links: Galaxy Digital to Sell $500M of Notes in Private Placement MicroStrategy Bought About 7K Bitcoins in Fiscal Fourth Quarter for $414M Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/29/20216 minutes, 37 seconds
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"Google says hackers are using its cloud to mine crypto" November 28, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down 1% at $54,399 Ethereum is down 1% at $4,102 and Binance Coin is down 2% at $597 Amp up 16% Google says hackers are using Google Cloud Platform instances to mine crypto Crypto .com will sponsor the CONMEBOL Libertadores cup from 2023 to 2026. El Salvador picks up 100 more BTC. MoonPay helping celebrities buy NFTs. Links: Google's Threat Horizons Report CONMEBOL announces multi-year partnership with Crypto.com as Official Partner of CONMEBOL Libertadores Nayib Bukele 🇸🇻 on Twitter: "El Salvador just bought the dip. 100 extra coins acquired with a discount 🥳 #Bitcoin 🇸🇻" / Twitter MoonPay quietly set up a concierge service to help celebrities buy NFTs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/28/20216 minutes, 16 seconds
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"Tanzania plans CBDC" November 27, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up .5% at $54,891 Ethereum is up .5% at $4,132 and Binance Coin is up 1% at $605 The Graph up 16% Render Token up 20% Ankr Network up 28% Celsius Network suspends employee — possibly CFO. Bank of Tanzania plans CBDC. Avocado Guild raises $18M. Links: FOMO Drives Tanzanian Central Bank to Plan Own Digital Currency - BNN Bloomberg Celsius CFO Arrested on Charges Tied to Former Job at Moshe Hogeg’s Firm Blockchain gaming guild Avocado raises $18 million Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/27/20216 minutes, 23 seconds
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"Hilary Clinton calls for crypto regulation to protect U.S. Dollar's reserve status" November 26, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down 7% at $54,100 Ethereum is down 9% at $4,032 and Binance Coin is down 7% at $585 Siacoin up 15% Ankr Network up 16% Hilary Clinton calls for increased regulation in crypto to protect the dollar’s reserve status. Chainnews is shutting down amid wider moves by Chinese censors. Regulators in South Korea are calling for criminal punishment for crypto market manipulation. Grayscale calls metaverse a trillion dollar a year market. Links: China's crypto censorship reaches over news outlets and mining pools Hillary Clinton: New Rules Needed To Guard Against Tech Company Abuses - YouTube S. Korean Regulators Call for Criminal Punishments for Crypto Market Manipulation Grayscale on the Metaverse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/26/20216 minutes, 3 seconds
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"Adidas + Coinbase" November 25, 2020

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up 1% at $58,670 Ethereum is up 1.5% at $4,447 and Binance Coin up .5% at $638 Gala up 60% Curve up 20% Adidas announces partnership with Coinbase. Coinbase is acquiring crypto wallet startup BRD. Andres iniesta warned by the Spanish National Securities Market Commission over a tweet about Binance. The council of the European union is adopting two proposals for digital assets. Links: Coinbase Wallet on Twitter: "GM! We have great news - the BRD team will be joining @CoinbaseWallet to help accelerate web3 adoption. The team brings deep expertise in self-custody for crypto wallets, which will help Wallet enable more people to safely and securely access the decentralized world of crypto." / Twitter Digital finance package: Council reaches agreement on MiCA and DORA - Consilium adidas Originals on Twitter: "We’ve partnered with @coinbase. Probably nothing." / Twitter Soccer Star Andrés Iniesta Warned by Spanish Regulator After Promoting Binance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/25/20216 minutes, 23 seconds
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"Animoca Brands to Cover Losses from 'Phantom Galaxies' Hack" - November 24, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Animoca Brands to Cover Losses from 'Phantom Galaxies' Hack $2.5 Million Virtual Land Sale Bank of England Sees CBDCs Links: Bank of England sees CBDCs as a revolution for the future of money Nifty News: $2.5M virtual land sale, MetaSoccer raises $2.2M, CryptoDragons get Egg-cited Animoca Brands to Cover Losses From ‘Phantom Galaxies’ Discord Hack Canadian investment company buys $2.5 million worth of virtual real estate in Decentraland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/24/20216 minutes, 36 seconds
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"JRR Token Hobbled" - November 23, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com JRR Token Hobbled Binance Goes Big Bitcoin Whales Raise Buy Targets Links: Bitcoin whales plan to buy BTC higher as fresh Mt. Gox payouts add to market fear Binance reportedly wants global wealth funds to get a stake in exchange You shall not pass: Tolkien estate blocks ‘The Lord of the Rings’ JRR Token Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/23/20217 minutes, 23 seconds
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"TVL on Ethereum Layer Two Hits New Peak" - November 22, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com TVL on Ethereum Layer Two Hits New Peak Russians Worried: Crypto Erodes Tax Base? Three Arrows Capital CEO Walks Back Ethereum Tweet Links: Ethereum layer-two TVL reaches all-time high Crypto can erode tax base, Russia’s tax boss says Three Arrows Capital CEO backtracks on Ethereum abandonment comments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/22/20216 minutes, 31 seconds
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"El Salvador plans "Bitcoin City"" November 21, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up 1% at $58,942 Ethereum is up 1% at $4,327 and Binance Coin down slightly at $585 Those are your leaders by market cap, top gainers in the last 24 hours… Crypto.com chain up 22% Avalanche up 16% Bitcoin City to hit the shores of El Salvador — to feature no capital gains, payroll, property, or income taxes. A man in California will serve three years in a US federal prison for illegal bitcoin exchange & money laundering. Venezuela scholarships proposed for Axie Infinity Academy Vegas Car dealership is now accepting Shiba Inu. Links: El Salvador plans first 'Bitcoin City', backed by bitcoin bonds | Reuters (1) Vegas Auto Gallery on Twitter: "Now that we accept #SHIBA let’s us know what cars you’d buy… https://t.co/pfPaw22Hos" / Twitter Venezuelans promised Axie Infinity scholarships for crypto training courses Ontario Man Who Ran Multimillion-Dollar Unlicensed Bitcoin Exchange Business Sentenced to 3 Years in Federal Prison | USAO-CDCA | Department of Justice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/21/20216 minutes, 37 seconds
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"Jack Dorsey’s TBD releases white paper for DEX" November 20, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $58,602 Ethereum is down slightly at $4,314 and Binance Coin down slightly at $590 Gala up 54% Harmony up 17% FC Barcelona cancells their marketing agreement with the NFT marketplace Ownix Jack Dorsey’s TBD releases white paper detailing a protocol for a decentralized bitcoin exchange Norway considers putting its weight behind a Swedish crypto mining ban proposal. German neobank N26 confirms withdrawl from the US Links: tbDEX whitepaper FC Barcelona Cancels Marketing Agreement With NFT Marketplace Ownix Norway could back European Bitcoin mining ban, as minister calls energy use 'difficult to justify' | Euronews Update: N26 to discontinue US operations — N26 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/20/20216 minutes, 41 seconds
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"Gemini raises $400M. ConstitutionDAO misses out at Sotheby's auction." November 19, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down 3% at $57,198 Ethereum is down slightly at $4,165 and Binance Coin up 1% at $568 Ethos up 130% Loopring up 16% ConstitutionDAO misses out at auction. Gemini raises $400M at a valuation of $7B. Macy’s New York Thanksgiving day parade will release collection of NFTs. The SEC is charging a California man over allegedly fraudulent bitcoin schemes. a16z led the $13M funding round for the Swiss based Nym Links: Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Gets In on NFT Craze With Collectible Balloons SEC.gov | SEC Charges Promoter with Conducting Cryptocurrency Investment Scams Gemini valued at $7.1 billion in first funding round Sotheby's on Twitter: "#AuctionUpdate: Tonight's historic sale of The 'Official Edition' of The United States Constitution soared to a record-breaking $43.2 million, with all proceeds benefiting the Dorothy Tapper Goldman Foundation's educational programs for students. https://t.co/uR5ZJT2UY0" / Twitter Mixnet maker Nym tops up with $13M led by a16z’s crypto fund | TechCrunch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/19/20216 minutes, 43 seconds
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"New legislation to amend crypto-related provisions in infrastructure bill." November 18, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down 1% at $59,067 Ethereum is down 1% at $4,172 and Binance Coin down 1% at $563 The Sandbox up 25% Algorand up 16% Decentraland up 16% US Congressmen introduce legislation to amend the crypto-related provisions in infrastructure bill. Crypto.com spends $700M for naming rights of LA's Staples Center. Time magazine partners with with Mike Novogratz's Galaxy Digital to deliver Metaverse Content Links: Bipartisan "Keep innovation in America act" TIME Magazine joins with Galaxy to educate readers about the metaverse Staples Center to become Crypto.com Arena in reported $700 million naming rights deal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/18/20216 minutes, 22 seconds
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"India to Ban Crypto for Payments" - November 17, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com India to Ban Crypto for Payments Digital Ruble CBDC Must Meet Requirements CZ Says Three Percent of Customers Left Binance Over KYC China's Bitcoin Ban Big Mistake Links: CZ reveals how many users left Binance after mandatory KYC Digital ruble should not affect inflation, Bank of Russia says India to Ban Crypto as Payment Method but Regulate as Asset: Report China's Bitcoin Ban Is The Unnoticed Geopolitical Event Of The Decade | ZeroHedge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/17/20216 minutes, 59 seconds
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"Whales Buy the Bitcoin Dip" - November 16, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Whales Buy the Bitcoin Dip China Warns State Industry Not to Mine Bitcoin Israel Adopts New AML Laws Links: Bitcoin bargain: 3rd-biggest whale address adds 207 BTC at $62K China warns state-owned enterprises to cease involvement in Bitcoin mining China warns state-owned enterprises to cease involvement in Bitcoin mining Israel reportedly adopts new AML rules for crypto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/16/20217 minutes, 12 seconds
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"Barbados Establishes Embassy in Metaverse" - November 15, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Barbados Establishes Embassy in Metaverse Bitcoin and the End of US Super-Imperialism Animoca Brands and Cube Entertainment Partner on K-Pop Music Metaverse Links: Animoca Brands unveils plans for K-pop NFT metaverse Barbados to Become First Sovereign Nation With an Embassy in the Metaverse Bitcoin & The End Of US 'Super Imperialism' | ZeroHedge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/15/20216 minutes, 42 seconds
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"Cream to compensate victims" November 14, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $64,580 Ethereum is up slightly at $4,618 and Binance Coin down slightly at $645 Loopring up 15% NuCypher up 18% CREAM finance to compensate victims — influx of tokens decreases price. Fintech startup Nubank expects to list on the NYSE and B3 exchanges in early December. Forte raises $725M in a series-B round Jeffrey Zirlin, Axie Infinity co-founder joins 1kx as a venture partner. Links: Moving Forward: Post Exploit Next Steps for C.R.E.A.M. Finance | by C.R.E.A.M. | Nov, 2021 | Medium Forte Closes Additional $725 Million in Funding to Extend Its Lead in Building a Compliant, Interoperable Blockchain Gaming Platform | Business Wire Fintech unicorn Nubank expects twin public listings next month, invites app users to become partners 1kx on Twitter: "Today, we are excited to announce that @Jihoz_Axie will be joining 1kx as a Venture Partner where he will be contributing to our investment strategy for the emerging play to earn (P2E) ecosystem." / Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/14/20216 minutes, 3 seconds
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"Bitcoin's Taproot upgrade. SEC rejects VanEck's spot BTC ETF. " November 13, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $63,690 Ethereum is up slightly at $4,619 and Binance Coin down slightly at $630 IoTeX up 31% Livepeer up 24% crypto.com chain up 20% The SEC rejects VanEck’s Spot Bitcoin ETF proposal Bitcoin’s Taproot upgrade activates this weekend. Sotheby’s will feature real-time bids in Ethereum for Banksy auction. AMC theaters will accept Bitcoin, Ether Bitcoin Cash, and Litecoin Bakkt reports a $28.8M net loss across the third quarter. Links: Taproot, Bitcoin’s Long-Anticipated Upgrade, Activates This Weekend SEC rejection Sotheby’s to hold real-time bids in ETH for Banksy art auction Adam Aron on Twitter: "Big newsflash! As promised, many new ways NOW to pay online at AMC.  We proudly now accept: drumroll, please… Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, Litecoin. Also Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal. Incredibly, they already account for 14% of our total online transactions! Dogecoin next. https://t.co/a7pqYBm7HB" / Twitter Bakkt - Bakkt Reports Third Quarter 2021 Results Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/13/20216 minutes, 25 seconds
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"Bumble sets its sights on Web3" November 12, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down 1% at $63,455 Ethereum is down 1.5% at $4,555 and Binance Coin down 1% at $611 Decentraland up 32% The Sandbox up 17% India based WazirX says their user base has grown over 10 times in 2021 Bumble to incorporate web 3 into its relaunch for Bumble BFF Miami to pass bitcoin staking rewards to residents. Begins with giveaway. The US Congress Joint Economic Committee to hold hearing on demistifying crypto. Links: Demystifying Crypto: Digital Assets and the Role of Government - Demystifying Crypto: Digital Assets and the Role of Government - United States Joint Economic Committee Miami's mayor says residents will receive a bitcoin dividend in a MiamiCoin wallet Bumble Inc. (BMBL) Q3 2021 Earnings Call Transcript | The Motley Fool Indian Crypto Exchange WazirX Says Userbase Has Grown Over 10 Times in 2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/12/20216 minutes, 22 seconds
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"Binance considers France as HQ country" November 11, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down 4% at $64,961 Ethereum is down 1% at $4,709 and Binance Coin down 5% at $626 Mina up 41% Indonesia’s council of religious leaders forbids muslims from using crypto according to Bloomberg Binance’s CEO CZ says that he is considering France as a HQ country. The CMA partners with Solo Music to release an NFT collection for the 55th Country Music Awards. The SEC stops a Wyoming based DAO from registering 2 tokens. Links: Country Music Association to release NFT collection for its latest award show EXCLUSIF - Binance : le patron de la plus grande plateforme de cryptos mondiale détaille ses ambitions pour la France | Les Echos Is Cryptocurrency Halal? Indonesia’s Muslim Council MUI Bans Trading - Bloomberg SEC.gov | Registration of Two Digital Tokens Halted Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/11/20216 minutes, 47 seconds
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"Big Apple Celebrates NYCCoin Launch Tomorrow" - November 10, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Big Apple Celebrates NYCCoin Launch Tomorrow Crypto Cool Now Coinbase Shares Lower Links: NewYorkCityCoin launching this week with Mayor-elect Eric Adams’ blessing Coinbase shares to open lower after 75% drop in net income in Q3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/10/20216 minutes, 59 seconds
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"Ethereum Name Service's New Token Cap Is $3.1 Billion" - November 9, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Ethereum Name Service's New Token Cap Is $3.1 Billion Clear Skies For Bitcoin Discord Community Split Rare Pepe Meme NFT Sells for $500,000 Links: Discord community splits as CEO unveils pre-released Ethereum integration ‘Clear skies’ for Bitcoin price discovery if giant $70K BTC sell-wall is scaled Ethereum Name Service’s new token already has a fully diluted cap of $3.1B Nifty News: MADworld partners with Xtreme Pong for NFT drop, CryptoDragons NFTs sell out in 10 seconds, and Beeple collector buys Rare Pepe meme NFT for $500K Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/9/20215 minutes, 58 seconds
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"NYC Mayor-Elect Wants Crypto Taught in Schools" - November 8, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com NYC Mayor-Elect Wants Crypto Taught in Schools Matter Labs Raises $50 Million in Series B Round Invest in Metaverse? Links: Incoming NY mayor wants crypto taught in schools Andreessen Horowitz Leads $50M Funding Round for Matter Labs Blockchain metaverse startups: Unparalleled investment potential Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/8/20216 minutes, 54 seconds
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"Police seize $62 million in alleged Filecoin miner Ponzi scheme " November 7, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up 1% at $61,769 Ethereum is up 1% at $4,547 and Binance Coin up 6% at $658 LCX up 21% Chinese police seize $62 million in alleged Filecoin miner Ponzi scheme. Gary Gensler speaks about harsher crypto enforcement at the Securities enforcement forum. Osmosis is working to prevent front running and the extraction of MEV. Infrastructure bill passes, may require more of crypto users. Solidus Labs raises $15M in strategic funding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/7/20216 minutes, 9 seconds
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"DeFi protocol bZx compromised" November 6, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $61,339 Ethereum is up slightly at $4,495 and Binance Coin up slightly at $620 IoTeX up 63% Nervos Network up 27% Rari Governance up 27% DeFi protocol bZx has been compromised in a 55M leak. The FBI has released a PSA about a new crypto scam involving crypto ATMs. Bakkt is getting set to launch Eth trading Paradigm’s co-founder Matt Huang joined the board of directors for Stripe This week someone took out a $1.4M loan with an NFT as collateral Links: (1) bZx - Fulcrum & Torque (on ETH/BSC/Polygon) on Twitter: "An hour ago it appears that the private key controlling the Polygon and BSC deployments was compromised, leading to loss of funds. The Ethereum deployment is under DAO control and not impacted. We will provide further updates soon." / Twitter Bakkt Expands Cryptocurrency Offering to Include Ethereum | Business Wire Paradigm co-founder joins Stripe's board of directors Someone took out a $1.4 million loan with an NFT as collateral The FBI has put out a PSA about an interesting crypto scam - The Verge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/6/20216 minutes, 17 seconds
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"NYC mayor-elect says he'll take first paychecks in Bitcoin" November 5, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down .5% at $61,775 Ethereum is down .5% at $4,516 and Binance Coin up 3% at $609 Crypto.com chain up 22% Chia up 18% AR Weave up 17% NYC Mayor-elect Eric Adams is set to take his first three paychecks in Bitcoin. Square’s Cashapp saw $1.8B in Bitcoin revenue in the third quarter. A regulator in South Korea says they do not generally view NFTs as virtual assets. Gaming startup Mythical Games raised a $150M series-C round led by a16z. Links: NFT gaming startup Mythical Games raises $150 million in funding Twitter Q3 Square Earnings S. Korean Regulator Says NFTs Are Not Virtual Assets: Report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/5/20216 minutes, 26 seconds
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"Director Quentin Tarantino to auction uncut Pulp Fiction NFTs" November 4, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down .5% at $62,025 Ethereum is down .5% at $4,541 and Binance Coin down 1% at $553 Holo up 22% Amp up 16% Axie infinity up 15% The OCC multi-agency crypto sprint has wrapped up — details soon. Binance is taking steps against the project Squid that they’ve labelled a scam Quentin Tarantino is getting set to auction off 6 uncut scripts of Pulp Fiction as NFTs El Salvadorian President Bukele announces new Bitcoin education project yesterday. A DAO that includes Vincent Van Dough has spent $250k on an NFT of a large cube of tungsten. Links: Quentin Tarantino to auction six uncut scripts for Pulp Fiction as NFTs The Tungsten Cube - 14.545 inch, ~2000 lb (1 Ton, 907 kg) cube held in Willowbrook, Illinois, USA by Midwest Tungsten Service - Midwest Tungsten Service - Tungsten Cubes | OpenSea Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/4/20216 minutes, 35 seconds
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"Lost in Space for Houbi's Eighth Anniversary?" - November 3, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Lost in Space for Houbi's Eighth Anniversary? Crypto.com Releases UFC NFTs NYSE Arca Wants to List and Operate Bitcoin ETP Links: To the moon: Huobi wants to send someone to space for its 8th birthday Cryptocurrency trading platform Crypto.com to debut UFC NFTs NYSE Arca files with SEC to list Bitwise Bitcoin ETP Trust Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/3/20216 minutes, 22 seconds
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"Squid Game Over; Ether Burns; Banks Hiring Crypto Brains Big" November 2, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Squid Game Over; Ether Burns; Banks Hiring Crypto Brains Big Links: Game over! ‘Squid Game’-inspired crypto scam collapses as price crashes from $2.8K to zero Ethereum sees first consecutive week of deflationary issuance Top US banks offer big incentives to lure crypto talent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/2/20217 minutes, 31 seconds
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"Huobi Trials NFT Marletplace" - November 1, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Houbi Trials NFT Marketplace Twitter Flags Suid Game Accounts Bitcoin Ready for Central Bank Meetings Links: Twitter flags Squid Game token accounts as price crashes Huobi trials NFT marketplace to further GameFi and metaverse strategy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/1/20216 minutes, 40 seconds
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"AWS seeks Financial Services Specialist to increase digital asset capabilities " October 31, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $60,378 Ethereum is up slightly at $4,203 and Binance Coin down slightly at $512 Zillqua up 17% Decentraland up 16% ARweave up 15% Today’s the 13th anniversary of the publishing of the Bitcoin white paper Justin Sun has withdrawn billions of dollars of crypto from AAVE’s lending pools. Cardano-based DeFi protocol Ardana raises $10M in strategic funding. AWS seeks specialist to build digital asset underwriting, transaction, and custody in the cloud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/31/20216 minutes, 22 seconds
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"NYDIG acquires Bottlepay " October 30, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $61,396 Ethereum is up .5% at $4,298 and Binance Coin is up .5% at $521 Decentraland up 87% The Sandbox up 37% Basic attention token up 33% CryptoPunk 9998 wash traded their NFT for over $500M NYDIG acquires UK Startup Bottlepay with a $300M stock purchase DOJ looks for supervisory trial attorney to lead new Crypto department. Coinlist now valued at over $1.5B Links: Here’s Why a CryptoPunk Sold for $530M CoinList is now valued at $1.5 billion with a fresh $100 million in funding NYDIG acquires British bitcoin startup Bottlepay in $300 million stock purchase USAJOBS - Job Announcement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/30/20216 minutes, 53 seconds
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"MicroStrategy adds 9,000 BTC" October 29, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down .5% at $60,959 Ethereum is down 1% at $4,328 and Binance Coin is down .5% at $497 Decentraland up 50% Basic attention token up 16% Helium up 15% Ether has topped 4.4k for the first time New Jersey has hit five crypto scams with cease and desist orders Wharton school of business will take crypto for a new online program called Economics of Blockchain and Digital Assets. Microstrategy has added almost 9k bitcoins to its holdings. Links: MicroStrategy Adds Almost 9,000 Bitcoins to Its Holdings in Third Quarter Wharton School to accept crypto tuition payments for new blockchain program New Jersey Bureau of Securities Issues Five Orders Directing Website Operators to Stop Offering Fraudulent Cryptocurrency Investment Opportunities - New Jersey Office of Attorney General Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/29/20216 minutes, 20 seconds
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"El Salvador buys another 420 BTC " October 28, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up 3% at $61,010 Ethereum is up 3% at $4,160 and Binance Coin is up 5% even at $480 Shiba Inu up 47% Dogecoin up 37% Fantom up 15% China says it will release a new national blockchain standard next year. Cream Finance has been hacked for more than $130M El Salvador buys another 420 Bitcoin Adobe partners with OpenSea and other marketplaces to display NFT credentials. Links: Cream Finance 🍦 on Twitter: "Our Ethereum C.R.E.A.M. v1 lending markets were exploited and liquidity was removed on October 27, 1354 UTC. The attacker removed a total of ~$130m USD worth of tokens from these markets, using this address: https://t.co/17sPIDpCmr No other markets were impacted." / Twitter El Salvador announces purchase of 420 bitcoin, worth nearly $25 million Adobe partners with OpenSea and other NFT marketplaces to display content credentials China to Release National Blockchain Standard Next Year, Says Official: Report MicroStrategy Adds Almost 9,000 Bitcoins to Its Holdings in Third Quarter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/28/20216 minutes, 47 seconds
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"Redditors Cheer as GameStop Assembles NFT Experts" - October 27, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Redditors Cheer as GameStop Assembles NFT Experts Dubai Regulators Approve The Bitcoin Fund QuickNode Raises $35 Million in Series A Funding Round Links: Dubai finance watchdog approves listing of Bitcoin fund Redditors cheer as GameStop assembles a team of NFT experts Blockchain Development Platform QuickNode Raises $35M Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/27/20216 minutes, 1 second
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"Bitcoin Upgrade Taproot Already Priced In" - October 26, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin Upgrade Taproot Already Priced In SuperRare Hits $31.4 Million Sales with Time to Spare GBTC Outperforms New ETFs Links: GBTC delivered better returns than Bitcoin ETFs last week SuperRare has fewer buyers, but they purchase more expensive NFTs, data shows Taproot, Bitcoin’s Next Big Upgrade, Might Already Be Priced In Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/26/20216 minutes, 9 seconds
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"Tom Luongo Breaks Down Gary Gensler's Approval of Bitcoin ETF: A Trap!"

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Tom Luongo Breaks Down Gary Gensler's Approval of Bitcoin ETF: A Trap LedgerX Now FTX US Derivatives Russian Crypto Executive Wants More RegulationComplains Senator Rand Paul: Crypto Becoming World's Reserve Currency? Links: Russia does ‘absolutely nothing’ to regulate crypto, RACIB head says FTX Crypto Exchange Finalizes LedgerX Acquisition Luongo: Is The Bitcoin ETF "A Trap"? | ZeroHedge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/25/20216 minutes, 28 seconds
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"Nigeria's Central Bank to launch digital currency eNaira tomorrow" October 24 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $60,399 Ethereum is up slightly at $4,039 and Binance Coin is near even at $475 Shiba Inu up 47% Kadena up 47% Lukso up 24% The central bank of Nigeria plans to launch its digital currency the eNaira tomorrow Peter Thiel’s Venture group Valar Ventures is leading the $27M series A for XanPool Metacask Macallan barrel sells for record $2.3M Stronghold Digital mining’s stock spiked 52% on its first day of trading. Links: Nigeria to Launch Its ENaira Digital Currency on Monday: Report XanPool secured US $27 million in a Series A financing round Stronghold Digital Mining stock spikes 52% after initial public offering NFT Tied to Rare Whiskey Cask Auctions for $2.3M Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/24/20216 minutes, 46 seconds
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"WWF's Endangered NFTs " October 23, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $61,665 Ethereum is up slightly at $4,046 and Binance Coin is up .5% at $482 Sentinel up 30% Syscoin up 15% Coinbase spends nearly $800k on lobbying in the third quarter of 2021 Germany’s world wildlife fund to sell NFTs to raise money for endangered species. The Associated Press is partnering with Chainlink to put journalistic information on is blockchain. Valkyrie’s bitcoin futures ETF posted trade volumes that approached $80M Links: Coinbase spent nearly $800K on lobbying in 2021's third quarter as part of influence revamp Second U.S. Bitcoin Futures ETF Makes Lower-Profile Debut Germany’s World Wildlife Fund to sell NFTs featuring endangered species AP Definitive Source | Putting the facts on blockchain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/23/20216 minutes, 20 seconds
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"Bored Ape #8585 sets records. Worldcoin Orb makes waves." October 22, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $63,316 Ethereum is down slightly at $4,118 and Binance Coin is down slightly at $491 Moon river up 22% OKB up 18% Thorchain up 18% Greenidge Generation Holdings to acquire South Carolina location, considers Texas plots. FTX raises $420,690,000 in their series B-1. Bored Ape #8585 (a crowned, mutated ape with trippy fur) sells for a record 696.969ETH ($2.7M) Worldcoin makes waves with its Orb rollout. Links: Crowned Bored Ape with trippy fur sells for record $2.7 million FTX Raises $420,690,000 Greenidge announcement This Startup Wants to Scan Your Eyes With a Silver Orb for Cryptocurrency Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/22/20217 minutes, 4 seconds
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"Fresh BTC all-time high" October 21, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down 1.5% at $64,702 Ethereum is down 3.5% at $4,180 and Binance Coin is down 1% at $488 Moonriver up 23% Safemoon up 16% Solana up 15% Bitcoin hit a fresh all-time high above 66k NFT ownership collective PleasrDAO says it purchased the ‘Once Upon a Time in Shaolin' Wu-Tang Clan Coinbase announces multi-year sponsorship deal with the NBA & the WNBA. Russian oil industry executives ask regulators to allow them to mine crypto with wasted flare gas. Links: Meet the New Owners of the Wu-Tang Clan’s One-of-a-Kind Album - The New York Times Russian oil industry asks regulators to allow crypto mining using flare gas Coinbase announces multiyear sponsorship deal with NBA, WNBA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/21/20216 minutes, 56 seconds
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"ProShares Bitcoin ETF Day One Volume Over One Billion Dollars" - October 20, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com ProShares Bitcoin ETF Day One Volume Over One Billion Dollars Mashinsky Offers One Million Reward for Info on Tether Senators Want Zuckerberg's Wallet Links: Senators pressure Facebook to ‘immediately discontinue’ Novi wallet pilot Mashinsky says USDT is minted for crypto as $1M bounty offered to unpick reserves Bitcoin futures ETF debuts with highest-ever first day ‘natural’ volume of $1B Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/20/20216 minutes, 50 seconds
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"Nexo Not Guilty in NY" October 19, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Nexo Not Guilty in NY France Piloting CBDC Russia Replacing Dollar with Digital and Other Assets Links: Russia aims to replace US dollar reserves with digital assets in long term French central bank pilots blockchain-based CBDC for debt market Crypto lender Nexo confirms NYAG order, calls it a ‘mix up’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/19/20216 minutes, 24 seconds
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"Bitcoin ETF on NYSE October 19" - October 18, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin ETF on NYSE October 19 Grayscale to Implement ETF Epic Welcomes Blockchain Links: Epic welcomes blockchain games but don't expect any Fortnite NFTs Grayscale hints at plans to convert Bitcoin trust into BTC-settled ETF Bitcoin's Futures ETF To Launch Tuesday | ZeroHedge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/18/20216 minutes, 19 seconds
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"Square considers mining Bitcoin" October 17, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down .5% at $60,780 Ethereum is down 1% at $3,845 and Binance Coin is down 1% at $467 Syscoin up 95% Keep Network up 44% Square is investigating building a bitcoin mining system Gaming powerhouse Steam has kicked blockchain-based games off its platform — Epic steps up. Sotheby’s launched a curated NFT platform called Sotheby’s Metaverse. Belarus introduced a special electricity tariff for miners Tribe Capital is launching a $75M crypto fund. Links: Belarus Introduces Special Electricity Tariff for Miners jack⚡️ on Twitter: "Square is considering building a Bitcoin mining system based on custom silicon and open source for individuals and businesses worldwide. If we do this, we’d follow our hardware wallet model: build in the open in collaboration with the community. First some thoughts and questions." / Twitter Steam Boots Blockchain-Based Video Games From Its Platform Sotheby’s launches curated NFT platform called Sotheby’s Metaverse Tribe Capital to Launch $75M Crypto Fund Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/17/20216 minutes, 34 seconds
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"SEC okays Bitcoin Futures ETF" October 16, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $61,534 Ethereum is up .5% at $3,951 and Binance Coin is down slightly at $479 Klaytn up 34% Amp up 15% Bitcoin Gold up 15% The SEC gives Bitcoin futures ETFs the greenlight. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has fined and settled $42.5M against Tether and Bitfinex. CryptoPunk owner declines big bid. Bit Mining’s subsidiary BTC.com said they will exit mainland China amid crackdown Links: SEC Approves Bitcoin ETF, Opening Crypto to Wider Investor Base CFTC Orders Tether and Bitfinex to Pay Fines Totaling $42.5 Million | CFTC CryptoPunk owner seemingly turns down a $9.5 million bid for his rare NFT BIT Mining exit mainland china market Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/16/20216 minutes, 31 seconds
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"Possible Bitcoin Futures ETF" October 15th 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $59,364 Ethereum is down slightly at $3,773 and Binance Coin is down 4% at $460 Polygon up 18% Loopring up 15% Bitcoin up on Bloomberg speculation that the SEC will allow a bitcoin futures ETF. Data compiled by the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance suggests US leads Bitcoin mining hash rate. A man in the UK has been jailed for 13 months for stealing electricity to mine crypto. London investment app Plum has secured $14M of a $24M series A. Links: Bitcoin Futures ETFs Are Poised for Milestone With Debut in U.S. - Bloomberg Savings and investment app Plum secures $14 million of funding U.S. Now World Leader in Bitcoin Production | ETF Trends UK Jails Crypto Miner for 13 Months for Stealing Electricity: Report — CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/15/20216 minutes, 40 seconds
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"NFT firm Recur signs deal with ViacomCBS" October 14th, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $57,539 Ethereum is up 2.5% at $3,730 and Binance Coin is up 1% at $480 Polkadot up 17% Kusama up 16% VeChain up 15% The Zhejiang Cyberspace Administration is cracking down on illicit mining in governmental buildings. Over 900k signups for Coinbase NFT breaks site. Ethereum user spends over 530k in transaction fees. NFT firm Recur signs deal with ViacomCBS. Links: Sanchan S Saxena on Twitter: "We just announced the upcoming launch of Coinbase NFT (https://t.co/U1ymWieRT3). We are getting a LOT of signups - so grateful for all your interest 🙏🙏. We are seeing insane loads on our servers and our team is working hard to get this resolved. Check back soon! #Coinbase" / Twitter Ethereum user pays $430,000 in transaction fees for a failed payment ViacomCBS gets into NFTs via a partnership with NFT startup Recur | TechCrunch China's Zhejiang busts GPU miners earning crypto in government agencies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/14/20216 minutes, 34 seconds
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"Coinbase to Launch NFT Marketplace" - October 13, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Coinbase to Launch NFT Marketplace Ethereum Developers Accomplishes The Merge Bitcoin Futures Likely Delayed to 2022 Links: Bitcoin futures ETF will likely be delayed until 2022, says research firm CFRA Coinbase Plans To Launch NFT Marketplace By End Of Year | ZeroHedge Ethereum’s Latest Progress Toward Proof-of-Stake — CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/13/20216 minutes, 26 seconds
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"MoonPay to Reach $3.4 Billion Valuation" - October 12, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com MoonPay to Reach $3.4 Billion Valuation Baakt Partners with Google Pay FTX.US Expands NFT Marketplace: Supports Solana Links: FTX.US expands NFT marketplace to support Solana tokens Bakkt crypto exchange partners with Google for payments Crypto startup MoonPay reaches $3.4 billion valuation after first fundraise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/12/20216 minutes, 33 seconds
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"Elliptic Raises $60 Million" - October 11, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Elliptic Raises $60 Million South Korean Opposition Party Challenges Crypto Law Cruz: Texas Should Use Waste Natural Gas to Mine Bitcoin Cruz: Infrastructure Bill Has Bad Crypto Provision Links: Texas should use Bitcoin mining to capture wasted natural gas: Sen. Ted Cruz South Korean opposition set to tackle controversial crypto tax law Blockchain Analytics Firm Elliptic Raises $60M to Fund R&D, Expansion — CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/11/20217 minutes
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"Online vote for Mt. Gox creditors closes" October 10th, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $54,897 Ethereum is down .5% at $3,538 and Cardano is down slightly at $2.24 Stacks up 51% Harmony up 16% SEC approves Volt Equity’s Crypto Stock ETF. JPMorgan says institutional investors are trending towards Bitcion from gold Online vote for Mt. Gox creditors closes Another bitcoin ATM has been stolen by thieves. Links: JPMorgan Says Institutional Investors Are Replacing Gold With Bitcoin — CoinDesk Mt. Gox Voting Deadline for Creditors Ends — CoinDesk SEC Approves Volt Equity’s Crypto Stock ETF — CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/10/20215 minutes, 52 seconds
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"BlockFi files for Bitcoin futures ETF. BAYC investigates token." October 9, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $54,884 Ethereum is down slightly at $3,599 and Cardano is up slightly at $2.28 BitTorrent up 21% Wootrade Network up 18% Verge up 15% BlockFi files for Bitcoin futures ETF. Bored Ape Yacht Club is looking to launch its own token Binance US has promoted its president Brian Shroder to CEO Binance shutters derivatives trading in South Africa Colombian fintech firm Movii has raised a $15M series B Links: New NFT marketplace takes direct aim at OpenSea — with a token Changes to Binance offerings in South Africa | Binance Support Bored Ape Yacht Club on Twitter: "Good evening, apes. Been hearing a question around the club a lot: WEN TOKEN? 🤔 Wen token indeed . . . Some thoughts below." / Twitter BlockFi Files for Bitcoin Futures ETF — CoinDesk Colombian Fintech Movii Raises $15M in Series B Round — CoinDesk Binance.US Names Brian Shroder CEO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/9/20216 minutes, 47 seconds
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"Wolfgang Beltracchi enters the NFT scene" October 8, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down .5% at $55,260 Ethereum is down .5% at $3,618 and Cardano is down .5% at $2.27 Fantom up 26% Harmony up 21% Famed art forger Wolfgang Beltracchi is stepping into the NFT market Bitcoin mining firms in North America are stockpiling Bitcoin. Senator Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming discloses bitcoin purchase between $50k and $100k. Bloomberg's report on Tether. Links: Crypto Mystery: Where’s the $69 Billion Backing the Stablecoin Tether? - Bloomberg Periodic Transaction Report for 10/07/2021 filed by Cynthia M Lummis - Senate Financial Disclosures US-listed mining firms have hoarded over $1 billion worth of bitcoin Notorious art forger Wolfgang Beltracchi enters the NFT world Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/8/20216 minutes, 47 seconds
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"CoinSwitch Kuber raises 260M. US FDIC looks at stablecoins." October 7, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up 1% at $54,361 Ethereum is up .5% at $3,577 and Binance Coin is up 1% at $445 Shiba Inu up 43% Fantom up 32% Arweave up 16% CoinSwitch Kuber has raised 260M in a series C. Moneygram is partnering up with the Stellar development foundation for crypto payouts in local currencies. Billionaire investor George Soros’ family office has invested in some Bitcoin The US FDIC is looking into whether it can handle deposit insurance for stable coins. Links: Indian crypto exchange CoinSwitch Kuber raises $260M in new funding MoneyGram Announces Innovative Partnership with the Stellar Development Foundation to Utilize Blockchain Technology US FDIC Said to Be Studying Deposit Insurance for Stablecoins — CoinDesk Soros Fund CEO Fitzpatrick on Market Outlook - YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/7/20216 minutes, 59 seconds
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"No Ban on Crypto" - October 6, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com No Ban on Crypto AMC Tickets for Crypto Warren Wants Data on Ransomware Attacks Links: US Senator Warren introduces bill to study crypto’s role in ransomware AMC Theatres debuts crypto payments for e-gift card purchases SEC Chair Gensler: A Ban on Crypto Would Be ‘Up to Congress’ — CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/6/20216 minutes, 27 seconds
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"Dapper Labs Acquires Brud" - October 5, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Dapper Labs Acquires Brud Circle Cooperating with SEC Bitcoin Best Investment of 2021 Links: Bitcoin beats stocks, commodities to become best-performing asset of 2021 Circle reveals cooperation in ongoing SEC investigation Dapper Labs acquires CGI influencer developer Brud Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/5/20216 minutes, 31 seconds
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"SEC Again Delays Four ETF Applications" - October 4, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com SEC Again Delays Four ETF Applications Fed to Request Comments on CBDC Auction World Adopting Bitcoin Links: SEC rolls decisions on four bitcoin ETF applications to end of 2021 Fed to Launch CBDC Review as Early as This Week: Report — CoinDesk Colin McRae’s long-lost rally car reportedly sold for Bitcoin at auction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/4/20216 minutes, 31 seconds
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"Ripple hopes to make a splash with NFTs. Miami's lucrative partnership with CityCoins." October 3, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $47,970 Ethereum is up .5% at $3,411 and Cardano is up 1% at $2.27 Dent up 20% Arweave up 16% OMG Network up 15% Czech Prince William Rudolf Lobkowicz set to preserve historic paintings with NFTs. Ripple announced a $250M fund to support NFT projects on XRP Ledger. Miami’s partnership with CityCoins has brought in millions since the beginning of the project San Jose partners with Helium to bring internet to low-income residents. Links: Ripple launches a $250 million creator fund to support the growth of NFTs on its platform | Currency News | Financial and Business News | Markets Insider Old Meets New as Czech Royal Family Drops High-Art NFTs — CoinDesk San José Launches New Initiative to Help Low-Income Residents Pay for Internet Services | News | City of San Jose ’MiamiCoin’ cryptocurrency is a potential game-changer for city revenue - The Washington Post Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/3/20216 minutes, 46 seconds
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"Axie Infinity DEX, Grayscale adds Solana" October 2, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $47,761 Ethereum is up .5% at $3,308 and Binance Coin is up .5% at $425 Axie Infinity up 31% Theta Network up 15% Biden administration to focus on cybersecurity & also looks at regulation of stablecoin issuers. Around 6000 Coinbase accounts were compromised through MFA this spring. Axie Infinity is debuting a decentralized exchange. Grayscale adds Solana, Uniswap to digital large cap fund. Links: Axie Infinity is launching a decentralized exchange Statement by President Joe Biden on Cybersecurity Awareness Month | The White House Biden Administration Seeks to Regulate Stablecoin Issuers as Banks - WSJ Hackers rob thousands of Coinbase customers using MFA flaw Grayscale Adds Solana to $494M Digital Large Cap Fund — CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/2/20216 minutes, 32 seconds
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"TikTok NFT collection. EL Salvador mines BTC from volcano." October 1, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up 1% at $47,504 Ethereum is up 1% at $3,236 and Cardano is up slightly at $2.24 Vechain up 24% AMP up 15% THORchain up 15% El Salvador has started mining bitcoin with geothermal energy from volcanos. The bank of England starfs up third-party working groups to provide input into CBDC. TikTok announces NFT collection that will partner with top creators. Rugpull in Solana NFT project. US Fed Chair Jerome Powell said he’d misspoken abut CBDCs replacing private cryptos. Links: Nayib Bukele 🇸🇻 on Twitter: "We’re still testing and installing, but this is officially the first #Bitcoin mining from the #volcanode 🌋" / Twitter Membership of CBDC Engagement and Technology Forums | Bank of England TikTok launches first creator-led NFT collection | TikTok Newsroom Supposed 17-year-old artist sells $138,000 of fake NFTs and disappears Fed Chair Powell Says He Has ‘No Intention’ of Banning Crypto — CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/1/20217 minutes, 8 seconds
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"Visa focuses on CBDC interoperability" September 30th, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $43,115 Ethereum is up slightly at $2,969 and Cardano is up slightly at $2.08 Polymath up 27% Omg Network up 17% Safemoon up 15% Visa has developed a conceptual protocol that demonstrates how various CBDCs can be interoperable for payments. A bug in the Compound finance upgrade makes extra COMP available to be claimed. 1inch blocks US trades in preparation for standing up American-only platform Coinshift announces $2.5M seed round. Links: Making digital currency interoperable | Visa Compound Labs on Twitter: "🚨 Unusual activity has been reported regarding the distribution of COMP following the execution of Proposal 062. No supplied/borrowed funds are at risk -- Compound Labs and members of the community are investigating discrepancies in the COMP distribution." / Twitter Crypto treasury management platform Coinshift raises $2.5 million DEX aggregator 1inch blocks out US trades in preparation for separate American platform Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/30/20216 minutes, 52 seconds
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Tesla's Elon Musk says "Not possible...to destroy crypto" - September 29, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Impossible to Destroy Crypto First Crypto Fund in Switzerland Geo-thermal Crypto Mining Plant in El Salvador Links: El Salvador president teases geothermal Bitcoin mining farm Crypto is impossible to destroy, says Tesla CEO Elon Musk First cryptocurrency fund approved in Switzerland Tesla CEO Elon Musk says U.S. government should avoid regulating crypto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/29/20216 minutes, 14 seconds
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"Alibaba Bans Crypto Miners" - September 28, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Alibaba Bans Crypto Miners IRS Wants Crypto-Weed Sales Money Roll N The Dough Links: Alibaba to ban crypto miner sales amid Chinese crackdown Crypto tax ‘a top enforcement priority,’ reminds IRS Commissioner Social Token Site Roll Gets Boost With $10M Series A Led by IOSG Ventures — CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/28/20216 minutes, 3 seconds
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"Genesis Tests New Product"- September 27, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Genesis Tests New Product Bitcoin Mining Company Buys Power Plant BlockFi Gets Another Extension Links: BlockFi Gets Another Extension From NJ Regulators on New Interest Accounts Ban — CoinDesk Bitcoin mining company buys Pennsylvania power plant to meet electricity needs | TechSpot Genesis tests end-of-day pricing for institutional crypto futures product Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/27/20216 minutes, 7 seconds
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"Cardano announces partnership with Dish Network & Chainlink " September 26th 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $43,298 Ethereum is up 1% at $3,001 and Cardano is up .5% at $2.28 Perpetual protocol up 25% Uniswap up 20% Sushiswap up 16% Cardano announces partnership with Dish Network & Chainlink Huobi will suspend all China-based user accounts later this year Italian payments giant Nexi says it has a role in the design of the digital euro. Philadelphia 76ers are the second NBA team to set a crypto ad patch deal. Links: Charles Hoskinson on Twitter: "Here's the Dish/Boost announcement: https://t.co/bzk35RbcaM" / Twitter Huobi Global to Gradually Retire Existing Mainland China Users-Huobi Global-Official Huobi Website Italian Payments Giant Nexi Says It Is ‘Contributing’ to Design of Digital Euro — CoinDesk 76ers Become Second NBA Team to Ink Crypto Ad Patch Deal — CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/26/20216 minutes, 16 seconds
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"World's largest Ethereum mining pool to suspend miner service in China " September 25, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down 1% at $42,474 Ethereum is down 1% at $2,906 and Cardano is down 1.5% at $2.34 Harmony up 25% Fantom up 22% Tezos up 20% Pat Toomey, senator in Pennsylvania called china’s crackdown on crypto "a big opportunity for the U.S". Sparkpool, The world's largest Ethereum mining pool has said it will stop providing services to miners based in mainland China FTX is preparing for a HQ move from long-standing Hong Kong to the Bahamas FTX signed long-term sponsorship deals with the F1 team Mercedes-AMG Petronas. Coach and GQ China are setting up to launch NFTs on Ethereum via ZK rollups. Links: FTX signs sponsorship deal with top F1 team Mercedes-AMG Petronas Senator Pat Toomey on Twitter: "China’s authoritarian crackdown on crypto, including #Bitcoin, is a big opportunity for the U.S. It’s also a reminder of our huge structural advantage over China." / Twitter SBF on Twitter: "1) We're really excited to be setting up @FTX_Official's headquarters in The Bahamas! a) The Bahamas is one of the few places to set up a comprehensive framework for crypto; FTX is registered b) The Bahamas has emerged from COVID lively, safe, and without quarantine" / Twitter The world's largest Ethereum mining pool says it will no longer serve Chinese miners Coach and GQ China Arm to Launch NFTs on Ethereum — CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/25/20216 minutes, 44 seconds
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"China cracks down on crypto. Twitter adds Bitcoin tips, Time's NFT drop." September 24, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down 1.5% at $41,368 Ethereum is even at $2,816 and Cardano is up 4% at $2.21 Phantasma up 30% Ren up 19% The People’s Bank of China toughens its stance against crypto and crypto trading activities. Time Magazine dropped a pack of hidden NFTs — to be revealed at 6pm today. Twitter is adding bitcoin lightning tips and NFT authentication features. Links: Twitter to Add Bitcoin Lightning Tips, NFT Authentication — CoinDesk Chaotic TIME Magazine NFT Launch Sends Gas Fees Spiraling — CoinDesk China issues tougher measures to keep cracking down on crypto trading Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/24/20216 minutes, 58 seconds
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"Dapper Labs picks up another $250M in funding" September 23, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $43,745 Ethereum is down 1% at $3,067 and Cardano is down 1% at $2.20 Terra up 23% Avalanche up 21% Cosmos up 21% Snoop Dogg reveals himself as the NFT collector Cozomo de' Medici. Dapper labs raised another $250M in funding — valuation tops $7B. Bitcoin .org briefly hacked to promote scammy bitcoin giveaway. US magistrate judge denies Ripple’s request for documents detailing regulators crypto trading activity. Links: Ruling in Ripple case Bitcoin.org site appears to be hacked for promoting bitcoin giveaways NBA Top Shot creator Dapper Labs raises another $250 million | TechCrunch Snoop Dogg Says He's the NFT Influencer CozomoMedici - The Street Crypto: Bitcoin and cryptocurrency news, advice, analysis and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/23/20216 minutes, 43 seconds
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"Chainalysis Spies at Walletexplorer.com" - September 22, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Chainalysis Spies at Walletexplorer.com HSBC CEO Backs CBDCs over Crypto SEC Gets Two New Filings for ETFs and DeFi Links: SEC registrants seek DeFi and physically backed Bitcoin ETF approval Leaked Slides Show How Chainalysis Flags Crypto Suspects for Cops — CoinDesk HSBC CEO backs CBDCs against crypto and stablecoins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/22/20217 minutes, 29 seconds
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"TruLayer Now a Unicorn" - September 21, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com TruLayer Now a Unicorn Deutsche Boerse Adds ETNs Binance Ceases Crypto Futures in Australia Links: Binance to cease crypto futures and options in Australia Deutsche Boerse launches Solana and Polkadot ETNs by VanEck London-Based Open Banking Startup TrueLayer Raises $130M Led by Tiger Global, Stripe — CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/21/20216 minutes, 9 seconds
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"El Salvador Number Three in Crypto ATMs" - September 20, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com El Salvador Number Three in Crypto ATMs 200 Smart Contracts on Cardano Henry Ford Envisioned Crypto? Links: 200 smart contracts on Cardano... but there’s a catch El Salvador ranks third in global Bitcoin ATM installations, data finds 100 years ago, Henry Ford proposed ‘energy currency’ to replace gold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/20/20216 minutes, 12 seconds
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"Christies to auction full set of Curio Cards, bidding in Eth" September 19, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down 1% at $47,405 Ethereum is down 1.5% at $3,340 and Cardano is down 1% at $2.34 Conflux Network up 145% UTrust up 25% DFI.Money up 18% Floating Point group closes $10M series A round. Sushi Swap’s Core Contributor 0xMaki is transitioning out to an advisory role. Bakkt is set to go public next month Christies is selling a full set of 31 Curio Cards Lender Celsius has received court orders from Texas and New Jersey — BlockFi Dejavu. Links: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data VPC Impact Acquisition Holdings and Bakkt Holdings, LLC Announce Effectiveness of Registration Statement and Special Meeting Date for Proposed Business Combination | Business Wire 0xMaki 源 義経 🦇🔊 on Twitter: "I will always be there for @SushiSwap but going forward I'll be in a different role. https://t.co/ybD9Jyg6HN" / Twitter New Jersey Bureau of Securities Orders Cryptocurrency Firm Celsius to Halt the Offer and Sale of Unregistered Interest-Bearing Investments - New Jersey Office of Attorney General Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/19/20216 minutes, 41 seconds
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"More trouble for Binance" September 18, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $48,547 Ethereum is down .5% at $3,504 and Cardano is down 1% at $2.40 Gala up 44% Ecomi up 16% Solana up 15% Canaan announced a record quarterly revenue of $167M Monica Rizzolli’s "Fragments of an Infinite Field" sold out in an hour for $5.3M Australian national Stefan Qin was sentenced to 7.5 years for his part in a $90M Ponzi scheme. Binance is moving away from its decentralized headquarters & faces a CFTC investigation into insider trading. Links: Canaan nets record bitcoin miner sales with $167 million in Q2 Generative artist nets $5.38 million in latest Art Blocks hit CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data Binance battles regulatory headwinds as world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange seeks financial legitimacy | South China Morning Post Binance Probe by US Expands to Examine Possible Insider Trading - Bloomberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/18/20216 minutes, 55 seconds
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"Heist at Jay Peg Auto Mart" September 17, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $47,351 Ethereum is down .5% at $3,437 and Cardano is down slightly at $2.36 Aelf up 35% Shiba Inu up 24% Audius up 24% More than a billion dollars worth of Ether has been burned since Ethereum’s London upgrade. Franklin Templeton has formed a blockchain venture fund that has already raised $10M Audius has raised $5M from giants in the music industry. Joke Project Jay Peg Auto Mart sees $3M siphoned from SushiSwaps MISO launchpad. Decentral Games makes strategic investment in GameFi DAO supporting metaverse poker. Links: Franklin Templeton's SEC FORM D More than $1 billion worth of ether has been burned since Ethereum's London upgrade CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data (1) Decentral Games on Twitter: "1/ Decentral Games is excited to announce the development of free-play, play-to-earn Metaverse poker! ♦️♣️♥️♠️ 👉 Read the announcement here: https://t.co/NMZBPdgTrz 👉 Read the whitepaper here: https://t.co/idXvAbiz8B A thread 👇 https://t.co/g1isrCPFRi" / Twitter ‘Kia Sedona’ NFT sale goes belly up as $3 million goes missing Audius Announces $5 Million Strategic Investment From Katy Perry, The Chainsmokers, Nas, Jason Derulo, Pusha T, Guy Oseary’s Sound Ventures, Electric | LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/17/20216 minutes, 32 seconds
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"Vitalik Buterin on Time’s "Most Influential" list" September 16, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $47,896 Ethereum is up 1% at $3,620 and Cardano is up slightly at $2.47 Sushi Swap up 22% Avalanche up 18% Thorchain up 16% China increases hunt for illicit miners. Nate Chastain accused of insider trading at OpenSea. BitMEX’s first employee has agreed to be extradited to the US to face money laundering charges. Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin made Time’s ‘most influential’ list. Links: China Said to Intensify Hunt for Cryptocurrency Miners in Hiding CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data Cryptocurrency executive agrees to extradition to face US banking law charges - The Royal Gazette | Bermuda News, Business, Sports, Events, & Community | Vitalik Buterin Is on the 2021 TIME100 List | TIME Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/16/20216 minutes, 22 seconds
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"Coinbase Ups Junk Bond Offering to Two Billion" - September 15, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Coinbase Ups Junk Bond Offering to Two Billion Solana Suffers D-of-S Disruption Fidelity Woos SEC Over ETF Links: Fidelity lobbies SEC to approve Bitcoin ETF in private meeting Solana and Arbitrum knocked offline, while Ethereum evades attack Coinbase increases junk-bond offering to $2B after investors swarm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/15/20216 minutes, 28 seconds
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"Institutional Traders Buying Solana Big" - September 14, 2014

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Institutional Traders Buying Solana Big BlockFi CEO Looks to SEC Zip Eyes "Millenial Finance Diet" with Crypto Trading Links: Zip eyes millennials with planned launch of crypto trading in the US next year CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data Institutional traders flock to Solana as demand for ETH and BTC flattens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/14/20217 minutes, 1 second
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"MicroStrategy Buys Five Thousand Fifty More Bitcoins" - September 13, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com MicroStrategy Buys Five Thousand Fifty More Bitcoins Interactive Brokers Teams with Paxos to Allow Crypto Purchases Brevan Howard Expanding Crypto and Digital Assets Links: Major UK hedge fund Brevan Howard launches crypto division CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/13/20216 minutes, 7 seconds
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"Ark investments looks to Canadian Crypto ETFs" September 12, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $45,973 Ethereum is up slightly at $3,437 and Cardano is up slightly at $2.61 Avalanche up 23% Tron up 20% Elrond up 19% Ark investments looks to add Canadian Crypto ETFs The Paris Saint Germain football club adds crypto.com as their cryptocurrency partner. a16z seeks token delegate applicants for their DeFi investments. Dom Hofmann releases WAGMIGOTCHI. Project sees $43k spent in gas fees. Links: Revised ARKW prospectus Crypto.com sponsors football club PSG, including NFT deal - Ledger Insights - enterprise blockchain CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data alexkroeger.eth on Twitter: "In August we at a16z open sourced our thinking around token delegation. Today we’re opening up a delegate application for individuals and organizations interested in participating in DeFi governance for Uniswap and Compound. https://t.co/xijgthsimx" / Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/12/20216 minutes, 46 seconds
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"Giancarlo announces book on crypto and the future of money" September 11, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $45,612 Ethereum is down .5% at $3,301 and Cardano is up 3% at $2.74 Serum up 25% Harmony up 18% Hedra Hashgraph up 18% Christopher Giancarlo announces forthcoming book: CryptoDad: the fight for the future of money. Benoit Coeure calls on central banks to act now on crypto and DeFi. Sothebys' auction of 101 bored ape yacht club NFTs closed at $24.4M — a $6M premium. The UK post office will allow crypto purchase for some customers starting next week Links: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data Bored Ape NFT auction on Sotheby’s closes with $6 million premium Central bank digital currency: the future starts today Chris Giancarlo on Twitter: "Seeing the greatest danger to #America’s future in #Washington’s focus on the past, my new book #CryptoDad urges courageous new policy leadership to harness the digitization of the global economy and the coming future of money https://t.co/hFfpSUOESO" / Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/11/20216 minutes, 16 seconds
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"Mastercard acquires Ciphertrace" September 10, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $46,435 Ethereum is up slightly at $3,412 and Cardano is down slightly at $2.49 Tezos up 30% Luna up 28% Avalanche up 15% Mastercard acquires crypto tracing firm ciphertrace A bug on OpenSea destroys $100k worth of NFTs. Steph Curry joins Tom Brady as an FTX ambassador. La Liga partners with Sorare as first top soccer league to offer NFTs of all the players. The Algorand foundation launches $300M DeFi innovation fund Links: OpenSea bug destroys $100,000 worth of NFTs, including historical ENS name CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data LaLiga partners with Sorare to enter the world of NFTs Mastercard Acquires CipherTrace to Enhance Crypto Capabilities | Business Wire Algorand Foundation Launches $300 Million USD Viridis Fund to Support DeFi Innovation | Algorand Foundation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/10/20216 minutes, 31 seconds
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"North American Bitcoin miners stockpile with new power" September 9, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $46,331 Ethereum is up slightly at $3,488 and Cardano is up .5% at $2.60 Solana up 28% Algorand up 19% Avalanche up 17% North American Bitcoin miners are stockpiling bitcoins with their new hash power. Bitmain is sending 56k bitcoin miners to Georgia — boosting its stake in North American mining. The SEC is charging the 2017 ICO project Rivetz — and Steven Sprague — with failure to register. Priority transaction network Eden raised $17.4M in a token sale. Links: Eden, priority transaction network for Ethereum, raises $17.4 million Rivetz Corp., Rivetz International SEZC, and Steven K. Sprague (Release No. LR-25198; Sep. 8, 2021) US Bitcoin miners see record months as they stockpile 18,000 BTC ISWxBitmain in Georgia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/9/20216 minutes, 32 seconds
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"SEC Threatens Coinbase, Again" - September 8, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com SEC Threatens Coinbase, Again Merchants Must Accept Bitcoin in El Salvador Afterpay Says Crypto Lowers Costs Links: SEC threatens to sue Coinbase over crypto yield program it considers a security El Salvador says merchants must process BTC transactions — Or they may face action Afterpay tells Senate inquiry crypto could slash merchant payment costs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/8/20216 minutes, 47 seconds
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"El Salvador Buying Crypto" - September 7, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com El Salvador Buying Crypto Teens Want Crypto More Than Real Estate Thai SEC Intends to Revoke Houbi License Links: Thai SEC intends to revoke operating license of Huobi crypto exchange CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data One in four US teens would buy crypto if given money to invest, survey finds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/7/20215 minutes, 59 seconds
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"BAYC collection exceeds Sotheby's range: $19M with 3 days to go." September 6, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down .5% at $51,378 Ethereum is up .5% at $3,901 and Cardano is down 1% at $2.84 Quant Network up 22% OMG Network up 21% Aelf up 16% Bored Ape NFTs on auction with Sotheby’s exceeds expectations set by the auction house with 3 days to go. Ethereum’s future open interest is setting new records Senator Elizabeth Warren calls crypto the new shadow bank. Australian neobank Volt inks partnership deal with exchange BTC markets. Links: Crypto’s Rapid Move Into Banking Elicits Alarm in Washington - The New York Times Ethereum futures open interest sets new record as price nears ATH 101 Bored Ape Yacht Club | Ape in !2021 | Sotheby's Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/6/20216 minutes, 40 seconds
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"Bithumb strengthens KYC" September 5, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $50,249 Ethereum is up slightly at $3,930 and Cardano is up slightly at $2.87 Ecomi up 25% Filecoin up 19% Quant Network up 18% The South Korean exchange Bithumb to mandate ID verification for customers. The finance commission in El Salvador has approved a $150M trust fund to support the rollout. BBVA is launching a digital investment account that offers crypto support. This week the avalanche based DeFi protocol Trader Joe raised $5 million in a token sale. Links: El Salvador approves $150 million trust fund to support bitcoin ambitions The digital account New Gen enables investments in sectors with the greatest impact on the future Avalanche-based DeFi protocol Trader Joe raises $5 million in token sale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/5/20216 minutes, 38 seconds
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"NFL sets rules against crypto/NFT team deals " September 4th, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down 1% at $49,869 Ethereum is down 1% at $3,902 and Cardano is down .75 at $2.92 Fantom up 24% Revain up 17% Axie infinity up 15% The NFL has barred teams from selling NFTs, and sponsorships to crypto trading firms. The regulator in South Africa has issued a warning over citizens investing with Binance. The SEC is apparently investigating Uniswap Labs. OKEx is launching its own NFT marketplace. Links: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/4/20216 minutes, 6 seconds
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"Playboy plans NFT collection on gender and sexuality" September 3, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up 1% at $50,337 Ethereum is up .5% at $3,958 and Cardano is up 1% at $2.98 Solana up 19% Near protocol up 17% Revain up 15% Inter Milan has signed a $100M sponsorship deal with Zytara Labs and the Digital Bits Foundation. A pyramid scheme in Eastern Europe picked up $1.5 billion in bitcoin from Russia and Ukraine. Playboy is minting a collection of NFTs on the art of gender and sexuality Bitcoin miners posted $1.4B in revenue for august Links: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data Russian pyramid scheme netted over $1.5 billion in bitcoin throughout Eastern Europe, says Chainalysis August saw the second highest bitcoin mining revenue ever  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/3/20216 minutes, 28 seconds
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"Twitter tests Bitcoin tips" September 2, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $50,117 Ethereum is up slightly at $3,763 and Cardano is down slightly at $3.05 Iota up 24% FTX Token up 22% Ren up 15% Twitter is testing tips using Bitcoin via the lighting network on platform. Binance has been placed on an investor alert list by the regulator in Singapore. Singapore to work with Australia, Malaysia, and South Africa to test cross-border CBDCs. Christopher Giancarlo is resigning from BlockFI's board. Links: Giancarlo steps down from BlockFi board Twitter for iOS Beta Lays Groundwork for Bitcoin Tips - MacRumors Press release: BIS Innovation Hub and central banks of Australia, Malaysia, Singapore and South Africa will test CBDCs for international settlements Binance.com placed on investor alert list by Singapore regulator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/2/20216 minutes, 13 seconds
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"CryptoPunks Creators Sign with UTA" September 1, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com CryptoPunks Creators Sign with UTA USPS Rethinks Crypto Law Enforcement Procedures Tether Seeks Non-Disclosure of CoinDesk FOIA Request Links: CryptoPunks creators sign with top Hollywood agents as sales top $305M in a week CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/1/20216 minutes, 38 seconds
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"PayPal Your Broker Soon?" - August 31, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com PayPal Your Broker Soon? Three Arrows Fund Launches Starry Night Capital FTX.US Acquiring LedgerX Links: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data PayPal reportedly looks to take on Robinhood with stock trading Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/31/20216 minutes, 31 seconds
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"Genesis Mining Wins Case" - August 30, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Genesis Mining Wins Case Tranchess Protocol TVL Tops $1Billion in Two Months Binance Says No to Norwegians Links: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data Genesis Mining wins claim over nearly half a million GPU crypto miners Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/30/20216 minutes, 26 seconds
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"Bug in GETH nodes" August 19, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $48,371 Ethereum is down slightly at $3,200 and Cardano is down slightly at 2.90 Loopring up 33% The Sandbox up 21% Arweave up 16% A bug affecting older versions of an Ethereum client is causing issues in the network. Securities regulator in Ontario to prohibit the country’s crypto platforms from trading Tether (USDT) NFT platform Art Blocks sees landmark $5.8M sale for Ringers #879. SEC to collect from Steven Seagal. Links: Steven Seagal on Hook for SEC Crypto Fine Despite Move to Moscow CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data Ontario securities regulator bars the country's first registered crypto platforms from trading Tether NFT platform Art Blocks breaks record with $5.8 million sale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/29/20216 minutes, 25 seconds
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"Jack Dorsey announces open-source Bitcoin DEX: TBD" August 28, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $48,771 Ethereum is down slightly at $3,227 and Cardano is down .5% at 2.82 Arweave up 27% Celo up 21% Solana up 15% Jack Dorsey is planning on building a decentralized bitcoin exchange. The government in Cuba wants to regulate cryptocurrencies according to a resolution published this week. NBA superstar Steph Curry has joined the Bored Ape Yacht Club. Billionaire Bill Miller has picked up a $40M position in Grayscale’s bitcoin trust. Links: Cuba to recognize -- and regulate -- cryptocurrencies Billionaire Bill Miller takes plunge into GBTC with 1.5 million shares NBA icon Stephen Curry buys Bored Ape NFT for $180,000 jack⚡️ on Twitter: "We’ve determined @TDB54566975’s direction: help us build an open platform to create a decentralized exchange for #Bitcoin" / Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/28/20216 minutes, 31 seconds
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"Senator Pat Toomey calls for your legislative proposals" August 27, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $47,494 Ethereum is up 1% at $3,164 and Cardano is up 1.5% at 2.72 Arweave up 23% Solana up 21% Terra up 17% Pat Toomey wants your ideas: submissions@banking.senate.gov. India’s security watchdog is launching a DLT system for monitoring financial instruments Coinbase is hiring Kate Rouch from Facebook for CMO. Ether options daily trading volume have surpassed Bitcoin’s for the first time on Deribit. Links: Toomey Requests Feedback on Clarifying Laws Around Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Technologies | United States Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Kate Rouch Joins Coinbase as Chief Marketing Officer | by Coinbase | Aug, 2021 | The Coinbase Blog SEBI | SEBI issues Circular on “Security and Covenant Monitoring using Distributed Ledger Technology” ETH options trading volume surpassed that of bitcoin's for the first time on Deribit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/27/20216 minutes
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"Microstrategy announces new $177M Bitcoin buy" August 26, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up 1% at $47,168 Ethereum is up 1% at $3,113 and Cardano is up 1% at 2.58 Radicle up 20% Tokocrypto up 20% Storj up 15% Police in Brazil have seized $28.8M in crypto and made 5 arrests. Microstrategy has announced a new Bitcoin buy of $177M. Anchorage has hired the former Wells Fargo Digital Assets Executive. 3LAU has raised $16M to tokenize music royalties with Royal. NFT+AI platrofm Althea AI has raised $16M Euler has raised $8M in a series A. Links: Mark Cuban-backed startup that fuses AI with NFTs raises $16 million Paradigm leads $8 million Series A into DeFi lending company Euler Microstrategy 8-K Anchorage Hires Former Wells Fargo Digital Assets Executive for Banking, Capital Markets - CoinDesk Polícia Federal faz maior apreensão de criptomoedas da história: R$ 150 milhões | CNN Brasil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/26/20216 minutes, 13 seconds
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"Budweiser Pays 30 Ether for 'beer.eth' " - August 25, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Budwewiser Pays 30 Ether for 'beer.eth' Central American Nations Watch El Salvador's Bitcoin Adoption Facebook Considers NFTs OK Bank App Buys Crypto Links: El Salvador's Bitcoin adoption may transform remittance in Central America Facebook ‘definitely looking’ at NFTs, says exec Budweiser Allegedly Buys Beer.eth Domain Name for 30 ETH Alongside NFT - CoinDesk This Tiny Oklahoma Bank Is Allowing Customers to Buy Crypto in Its Mobile App - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/25/20216 minutes, 29 seconds
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"Geth Gets Hot Fix" - August 24, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Geth Gets Hot Fix Australians Lost $50.5 to Crypto Scams in 2021 Europe Gets Bitcoin Futures Paxos Standard Renamed Pax Dollar Links: Australians lost over $25 million to bogus crypto investments: Report Europe prepares for first Bitcoin futures launch amid US ETF stalemate 'Paxos Standard' Stablecoin Rebrands as USDP - CoinDesk Ethereum’s Most Popular Software Client Issues Hotfix to High Severity Bug - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/24/20216 minutes, 42 seconds
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"USDC Backed 100% by Cash and US Treasuries in September" - August 23, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com USDC Backed 100% by Cash and US Treasuries in September Alonzo Hard Fork Brings Smart Contracts to Cardano Crypto "Not Protected" in China Links: Crypto ‘not protected by law,’ rules provincial high court in China Cardano Alonzo Hard Fork: What You Need to Know - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/23/20216 minutes, 23 seconds
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"Liquid hacker moves funds" August 22, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down .5% at $48,833 Ethereum is down 1% at $3,229 and Cardano is down 2% at 2.57 Alchemy pay up 31% Loopring up 28% Gala up 15% Liquid exchange hacker moves $20M in ETH to a mixer. AdvisorShares has applied for a Bitcoin Futures ETF Vaneck and ProShares withdraw their bids for an Ethereum ETF SEC levys judgements & fines against Bitconnect associates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/22/20216 minutes, 17 seconds
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"Binance suspends futures in Brazil " August 21, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up 1% at $49,299 Ethereum is up 1% at $3,233 and Cardano is up 1% at 2.47 Avalanche up 33% Cosmos up 17% Near Protocol up 16% Binance is suspending futures in Brazil due to regulatory pressures. Brian Quintenz a crypto-friendly CFTC commissioner will leave office at the end of August. Blackrock has almost $400M invested in Bitcoin mining stocks. Fractional.art has raised $7.9M in a seed round. Coinbase has named Mitsubishi UFJ as their banking partner in Japan. Links: BlackRock Joins Fidelity And Vanguard As A Bitcoin Mining Investor Statement of Commissioner Brian D. Quintenz on the End of His Term and Future Plans | CFTC 'Fractional' NFT platform raises $7.9 million in seed funding Coinbase launches in Japan. Coinbase was founded in 2012 as an easy… | by Coinbase | Aug, 2021 | The Coinbase Blog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/21/20216 minutes, 7 seconds
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"Binance to enforce KYC on all customers, ADA marks fresh all-time high." August 20, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up .5% at $47,185 Ethereum is up 1% at $3,233 and Cardano is up 1% at 2.51 The Graph up 20% Helium up 18% Avalanche up 17% Binance is enforcing mandatory KYC on all users. Sweden’s government has been forced to return $1.5M in Bitcoin to a drug dealer. Coinbase to invest 500M into crypto, + 10% of profits going forward. Wells Fargo and JPMorgan partner with NYDIG to offer Bitcoin exposure Links: Sweden pays drug dealer £1m after seizing his Bitcoin Wells Fargo, JPMorgan partner with NYDIG to launch bitcoin funds Coinbase is ready to purchase $500 million worth of crypto on its balance sheet Binance Expands Global KYC Requirements to Further User Protection | Binance Blog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/20/20216 minutes, 23 seconds
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"Liquid hacked" August 19, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up .5% at $44,579 Ethereum is up .5% at $2,998 and BNB is up 1.5% at 407 Ethos up 41% Avalanche up 37% Cosmos up 19% Japan’s Liquid exchange was hacked late yesterday. The full impact is not yet known. Coinbase is increasing its reserves from $1.1B to a stockpile of $4.4B in case of a crypto winter. The operator of the bitcoin mixing service Helix pleads guilty to laundering more than $300M. Fintech darling Bitpanda raised another 263M. The google search volume for the NFT marketplace OpenSea reached an all-time high last week. Links: Liquid Global Official on Twitter: "Important Notice: We are sorry to announce that #LiquidGlobal warm wallets were compromised, we are moving assets into the cold wallet. We are currently investigating and will provide regular updates. In the meantime deposits and withdrawals will be suspended." / Twitter Coinbase Builds a $4 Billion Cash Pile To Weather Tighter Regulation, Crypto Risks - WSJ Operator of bitcoin mixing service Helix pleads guilty to money laundering Google search volume for OpenSea at an all-time high Bitpanda Crypto Startup Raises $263 Million in Series C Funding Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/19/20216 minutes, 31 seconds
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"Binance Appoints New AML Chief" - August 18, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Binance Appoints New AML Chief Ethereum Liquidity Crisis? Bank of Jamacia Needs Court Order to Trace CBDC Links: Ethereum ‘liquidity crisis’ could see new ETH all-time high before Bitcoin — Analyst Binance Appoints Former US Treasury Enforcer to Anti-Money Laundering Role - CoinDesk Jamaica's Central Bank Says Court Order Required to Track CBDC Transactions - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/18/20216 minutes, 22 seconds
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"Galaxy Digital Files for US ETF" - August 17, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Galaxy Digital Files for US ETF China Dumps US Treasuries Eqonex Launches Peer to Peer Crypto Lending Links: Galaxy Digital Files for US Bitcoin Futures ETF - CoinDesk China Dumped US Treasuries For 4th Straight Month, Most Since 2016 | ZeroHedge Eqonex Launches Peer-to-Peer Crypto Lending Marketplace for Institutions - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/17/20216 minutes, 9 seconds
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"Walmart Seeks Crypto Lead" - August 16, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Walmart Seeks Crypto Lead T-Mobil Hack Claim: 100 Million Compromised JPMorgan Quietly, Finally Joins Crypto Party Links: Walmart seeks crypto product lead to drive digital currency strategy T-Mobile looking into potential hack of data on 100 million customers Why Goldman Prefers Ether, JPM Turns Bullish And More: Key Crypto Developments In The Past Week | ZeroHedge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/16/20216 minutes, 25 seconds
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"US customs and immigration to use Coinbase analytics" August 15, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up .5 at $46,054 Ethereum is up .5 at $3,166 and Cardano is up 1% at 2.12 VeThor token up 23% Thorchain up 21% Revain up 19% US Immigration and customs enforcement will use computer forensics software from Coinbase Startup TaxBit has a new valuation of 1.3B after a new $130 million series B Fintech startup Chime has raised 750M with a 25B valuation. Elliptic details Antianalysis Links: Cybercriminals Have Built Their Own Blockchain Analytics Tool SAM.gov - coinbase services Chime Financial Raises $750 Million in Latest Funding Round - WSJ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/15/20216 minutes, 29 seconds
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"Polygon merges with Hermez network" August 14, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $46,339 Ethereum is up slightly at $3,233 Cardano up .5% at 2.15 Dent up 40% Waves up 25% Qtum up 16% Polygon merges with Hermez network in a 250 million Matic deal London High court orders Binance to trace hackers who carried out a 2.6M hack on Fetch.ai. Fashion house Dolce and Gabana set date for NFT drop. Fortune magazine raises over $1.3M in an NFT sale of its latest cover. Data analytics platform Dune raises $8M in a series-A round. Links: Fortune raises over $1.3 million in NFT sale of its latest issue's cover Crypto data analytics platform Dune raises $8 million in Series A funding London court orders Binance to trace cryptocurrency hackers | Reuters Polygon Merges With Hermez Network in $250M Deal - CoinDesk Dolce & Gabbana Sets Date for Haute Couture NFT Drop - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/14/20216 minutes, 13 seconds
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"$611M hack turns catch & release" August 13, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $46,274 Ethereum is down slightly at $3,228 and Binance Coin is down .5% at $401 Dent up 26% Qtum up 17% Cardano up 15% The Poly Network hacker has now returned all but the frozen USDT tokens Binance is discontinuing its south korean won trading pairs and payment options Kryptoin files for Ether ETF. Valkryie waits to hear back from SEC about their Bitcoin futures ETF Hive Blockchain orders 1,800 Antminers Links: Valkyrie registration Poly Network hacker returns nearly all of the $611 million in stolen funds Investment Firm Kryptoin Files for Ether ETF - CoinDesk Hive Blockchain Boosts Capacity With 1,800 Antminer Order - CoinDesk Changes to Product Offerings in Korea | Binance Support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/13/20216 minutes, 4 seconds
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"Poly Network hacker returning funds" August 12, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down 1% at $44,778 Ethereum is down 1% at $3,100 and Binance Coin is down 1% at $384 XinFin Network up 27% IoTeX up 17% Nano up 17% The Poly Network hacker returns over half of the stolen crypto. Lionel Messi receives a "large number" of PSG fan tokens. The Ethereum network burns $100M in eth since the London upgrade. Neuberger Berman expands their fund strategy to include bitcoin and ether exposure Upgrade closes a $105M series-E round Links: Ethereum network burns $100 million of ETH in first week since 'London' Messi joins crypto craze as gets part of PSG fee in fan tokens | Reuters NB SEC filing Lending Startup Upgrade Closes $105M Series E Round - CoinDesk Poly Network attacker returns $256 million of the stolen cryptocurrency Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/12/20216 minutes, 14 seconds
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"Gary 'Gimme More' Gensler Wants More Authority to Regulate Crypto" - August 11, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Gary "Gimme More" Wants More Authority to Regulate Crypto Coinbase Goes Cha-Ching With Second Quarter's $1.9 Billion in Transaction Fees Venmo: Say Hello to Cash Back to Crypto Links: Venmo enables users to automatically buy crypto with ‘cash back’ rewards Coinbase Rakes In $1.9B in Transaction Revenue in Q2, Beating Estimates - CoinDesk SEC Needs More Authority to Regulate Crypto, Gensler Says - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/11/20216 minutes, 33 seconds
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"Crypto Amendment Fails in Senate" - August 10, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Crypto Amendment Fails in Senate VanEck Files for ETF Again Institutions Buy Crypto Despite Regulations Links: VanEck Tries Again for Bitcoin Strategy ETF With SEC - CoinDesk Despite US Crypto Tax Plans, Institutional Investors Return to Bitcoin: Blockchain Data - CoinDesk Crypto Amendment Fails In Senate After Shelby Insists On More Military Spending | ZeroHedge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/10/20216 minutes, 12 seconds
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"Grayscale Hires David LaValle" - August 9, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Grayscale Hires David LaValle Krystal Raises $6.6 Million Onramp Invest Raises $6 Million AccuWeather on Chainlink Links: Grayscale hires David LaValle as global head of ETFs AccuWeather brings weather data to smart contracts by running a Chainlink node Coinbase Ventures, Gemini join $6 million funding for Onramp Invest DeFi platform Krystal raises $6.6 million in seed funding Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/9/20216 minutes, 17 seconds
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"JPMorgan launches in-house bitcoin fund " August 8, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up .5% at $44,984 Ethereum is up 1% at $3,143 and Binance Coin is up .5% at $353 Arweave up 22% Shiba Inu up 20% Dogecoin up 18% JPMorgan has launched an in-house bitcoin fund limited to private bank clients in partnership with NYDIG. Christies will hold a first-ever sale of Meebits and Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs. Burberry released its first NFTs in Blankos Block Party Stronghold mining is set to double their capacity with a second plant acquisition. HIVE ordered 4k mining machines from Canaan Links: JPMorgan Launches In-House Bitcoin Fund for Private Bank Clients - CoinDesk No Time Like Present British Fashion Brand Burberry Releases First NFTs - CoinDesk Bitcoin miner Stronghold to double capacity via second plant acquisition Canaan Announces Customer Order of 4,000 Bitcoin Mining Machines | Canaan Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/8/20216 minutes, 44 seconds
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"Binance US CEO Brian Brooks resigns" August 7th, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up 1% at $44,261 Ethereum is up 3% at $3,147 and Binance Coin is up 1% at $358 ICP up 25% Uniswap up 15% VE chain up 15% Binance US CEO Brian Brooks quit the organization Elon Musk urges lawmakers considering the infrastructure bill not to pick crypto winners or losers. The Beijing subway has fully integrated China’s e-CNY. Blockchain based audio platform Audius is up to 5M monthly users New York City is looking to blockchain to prevent deed fraud in land sales. Links: Blockchain-Based Music Streaming Service Audius Up to 5M Monthly Users - CoinDesk Beijing subway has fully integrated the e-CNY with its payment ecosystem Brian Brooks on Twitter: "Greetings #crypto community. Letting you all know that I have resigned as CEO of ⁦⁦⁦@BinanceUS⁩ . Despite differences over strategic direction, I wish my former colleagues much success. Exciting new things to come!" / Twitter Elon Musk on Twitter: "@brian_armstrong @MarkWarner Agreed, this is not the time to pick technology winners or losers in cryptocurrency technology. There is no crisis that compels hasty legislation." / Twitter New York City to Explore Blockchain for Preventing Deed Fraud in Land Sales - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/7/20216 minutes, 12 seconds
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"Binance moves to proactive compliance" August 6, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up 1% at $41,041 Ethereum is up 1% at $2,787 and Binance Coin is up .5% at $335 Alchemy pay up 165% ICP up 18% Ravencoin up 16% Messari closes a $21M series-A. Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller expresses doubt about the benefits of a CBDC. Nascar partners with the team behind Zed Run. Binance to discontinue Hong Kong derivatives trading and move to proactive compliance. Links: Fed's Waller says he is skeptical a central bank digital currency would improve U.S. payments | Reuters Restricting of Derivatives Products Offerings in Hong Kong | Binance Support NASCAR links partnership with the startup behind a blockchain-based digital horse racing game Steve Cohen's Point72 makes first crypto venture investment, leads Messari's $21M raise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/6/20216 minutes, 12 seconds
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"Coinbase to acquire Zabo" August 5, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $38,108 Ethereum is up 1% at $2,635 and Binance Coin is up slightly at $328 Alpha Finance up 20% Ethos up 19% Golem up 15% Coinbase is acquiring the crypto data aggregator Zabo The London hardfork goes live today on the ethereum network $69k CryptoPunk sells for less than 1 cent. DeFi Platform Popsicle Finance suffers a $20M exploit Links: Zabo is being acquired by Coinbase London Mainnet Announcement | Ethereum Foundation Blog Mistake sees $69,000 CryptoPunk sold for less than a cent Popsicle Finance on Twitter: "1/ We are aware of the current exploit to Fragola. We will investigate and publish post mortem. The other Popsicle Finance's contracts have not been exploited. If you still have funds in the ETH/AXS, ETH/SLP, ETH/LINK or any EURt Pool please remove them immediately." / Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/5/20216 minutes, 38 seconds
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"Bitcoin SV Suffers 51% Attack" - August 4, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin SV Suffers 51% Attack Binance to Bring Bitcoin to Shopify Jacob Rothchild Gets Crypto With It Analyist Underwhelmed With London Hard Fork Links: Binance to bring Bitcoin payments to Shopify via new partnership Rothschild’s trust led funding round for Aspen Digital’s London expansion Analysts Take Cautious Stance on Ether as London Hard Fork Nears - CoinDesk BSV Suffers 51% Attack: Report - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/4/20217 minutes, 23 seconds
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"SEC Chairman Wants 'Robust Regulation'" - August 3, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com SEC Chairman Wants "Robust Regulation" Fluffypony Arrested USBC UK Blocks Payments to Binance Links: SEC Chair wants robust crypto regulatory regime for the US Former Monero Maintainer ‘Fluffypony’ Arrested and to Be Extradited for Non-Crypto Crimes - CoinDesk HSBC UK Blocks Payments to Binance Exchange - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/3/20216 minutes, 13 seconds
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"Square Buys Afterpay" - August 2, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Square Buys Afterpay Matrixport Closes Series C Funding Round Over One Billion Dollars Links: Square to acquire Australian fintech Afterpay in $29B deal Bitmain Spin-Off Matrixport Gets $100M in Series C Funding, Valuation Over $1B - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/2/20216 minutes, 24 seconds
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"Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard says US needs digital dollar " August 1st, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up .5% at $41,690 Ethereum is up 1% at $2,599 and Binance Coin is up 1% at $341 Quant Network up 27% SiaCoin up 19% The Graph up 15% Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard said the US has to have a digital dollar Goldentree asset management may have been adding undisclosed bitcoin to its balance sheet. Livepeer raises $20M to take on video streaming platform giants. The US Marshals pick anchorage digital for custody. Luxor technologies launched an index for crypto mining stocks. Links: Decentralized Video Protocol Livepeer Raises $20M to Take On Streaming Giants - CoinDesk US Marshals Choose Anchorage Digital to Custody, Service Seized Digital Assets | by Anchorage Digital | Anchorage Digital | Jul, 2021 | Medium Bitcoin Mining Stocks | HashrateIndex GoldenTree, $45b Asset Manager, Is Buying Bitcoin - The Street Crypto: Bitcoin and cryptocurrency news, advice, analysis and more UPDATE 1-Fed's Brainard: Can't wrap head around not having U.S. central bank digital currency Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/1/20216 minutes, 1 second
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"Bipartisan congressional bill sets sights on heavier crypto tax" July 31,2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $41,610 Ethereum is down slightly at $2,465 and Binance Coin is down .5% at $331 Neo up 39% Thorchain up 25% Chainlink up 16% Ukranian president signs bill allowing for national CBDC. Bank of America calls CBDCs inevitable and more effective than cash. A new bill in congress is looking to more heavily tax crypto investors. Wealthfront to offer crypto vehicles through Grayscale. Links: You Can Now Get Exposure to Cryptocurrency in Your Wealthfront Portfolio - Wealthfront Ukraine's President Signs Law Allowing Central Bank to Issue a CBDC - CoinDesk Bank of America Calls CBDCs ‘More Effective' Than Cash in Research Note - CoinDesk New Infrastructure Bill Looks to Raise $30B Through Crypto Taxes - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/31/20216 minutes, 20 seconds
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"Stoner Cats debut catnip for NFT fans" July 30, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down 1% at $38,835 Ethereum is down .5% at $2,342 and Binance Coin is down slightly at $309 Flow up 48% Livepeer up 36% Stacks up 15% Regulators in Malaysia order Binance to disable website/mobile apps in the country. Robinhood's historic IPO. Stoner Cats debut catnip for NFT fans. Loda secures $15M for first institutional liquidity pools. Links: Robinhood Has the Worst Debut Ever for IPO of Its Size - Bloomberg Unavailability of Futures and Derivatives Products in Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands | Binance Support SC Takes Enforcement Actions on Binance for Illegally Operating in Malaysia - Media Releases | Securities Commission Malaysia Australian Lending Startup Loda Gets $15M to Further Crypto Collateralization Efforts - CoinDesk Stoner Cats NFT Drop Sells Out But Would-be Buyers Bite Back Over Failed Transactions - The Defiant - DeFi News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/30/20216 minutes, 43 seconds
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"Coke creates first brand inspired collection of NFTs" July 29th, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down 1% at $39,641 Ethereum is down 1% at $2,290 and Binance Coin is down 1% at $311 Quant Network up 38% Terra up 18% Amp up 16% Robinhood IPO. Lending platform Vauld raised $25M. Uniswap deletes video from EthCC conference that suggested partnerships. Coke creates first brand inspired collection of NFTs. The Dallas Symphony Orchestra is releasing classical music NFTs on Rarible. Links: Uniswap Says It's Talking With PayPal, Robinhood and More in Deleted Video - CoinDesk Vauld Raises $25M Round Led By Valar Ventures to Build Tafi-Coca-Cola NFT | Tafi Avatar Rarible – Create, sell or collect digital items secured with #blockchain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/29/20216 minutes, 26 seconds
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"Horizon Kinetics Investment Firm Recommends Crypto" July 28, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Horizon Kinetics Investment Firm Recommends Crypto Robinhood Working Goldman Says "Ethereum" Links: Ether Trading Volume Growth Beat Bitcoin's In H1 For The First Time | ZeroHedge Robinhood Working On New Features To Invest Users' "Spare Change", Limit Crypto Volatility | ZeroHedge $7B investment firm recommends crypto to beat currency debasement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/28/20216 minutes, 55 seconds
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"SWIFT Go Launches Low-Cost Network" - July 27, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com SWIFT Go Launches Low-Cost Network Binance and Russian Museum NFT Da Vinci and Van Gogh Work Houbi Winds Down in China Links: Binance and Russian museum to tokenize Da Vinci and Van Gogh paintings SWIFT Go Launches Low-Cost Network With 7 Major Banks - CoinDesk Huobi winds down former exchange operator in China Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/27/20216 minutes, 16 seconds
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"Binance Cuts Leverage" - July 26, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Binance Cuts Leverage Korea Wants Your Wallet Crypto ATMs Up 70% Links: New rules could permit Korean gov’t to seize tax evaders’ crypto Binance Says It's Cutting Leverage Limit to 20x, a Day After FTX Announces the Same - CoinDesk Global crypto ATM installations have increased by 70% in 2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/26/20216 minutes, 11 seconds
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"Binance US considers IPO" July 25, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down 1% at $34,120 Ethereum is down 1% at $2,126 and Binance Coin is down 1% at $296 Augur up 33% Alice up 24% Theta Network up 15% Binance US is considering an IPO says leader CZ FTX has lowered the limits on leverage trading from 101x to 20x A hacker stole $76,000 in rune tokens with clever bait and switch. GlobalX filed for a Bitcoin ETF this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/25/20216 minutes, 37 seconds
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"Amazon hiring for digital currency lead" July 24,2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $33,898 Ethereum is up .5% at $2,165 and Binance Coin is up slightly at $303 Axie Infinity up 45% Celsius Network up 17% Theta Network up 15% Amazon is looking to hire a digital currency lead. Reddit selects Arbitrum to scale the Ethereum-based community points system. This week the decentralized identity startup Magic raised $27M in a series A. 22 year-old British man arrested in connection with last year’s massive Twitter hack. Links: British Man Arrested in Connection With Last Year’s Massive Twitter Hack - CoinDesk Decentralized identity startup Magic raises $27 million in Series A funding Digital Currency and Blockchain Product Lead - Job ID: 1644513 | Amazon.jobs (3) Scaling Reddit’s Community Points with Arbitrum : ethereum Brazilian Police Seize $33M in Crypto Money Laundering Probe - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/24/20216 minutes, 17 seconds
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"Tom Brady co-founded NFT Platform Autograph partners with major stars" July 23, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down .5% at $32,280 Ethereum is down .5% at $2,051 and Binance Coin is down 2% at $287 SLP up 36% Axie Infinity up 27% Dent up 16% The Tom Brady co-founded NFT Platform Autograph has partnered with Lionsgate and DraftKings FV Bank awarded US patent for a stablecoin design based on government debt. Zen Run and Virtually Human Studios pulls in $20M from a16z ThorChain suffers another exploit. Links: Autograph, the NFT Platform Co-Founded by Tom Brady, Announces Iconic Talent Deals & Strategic Relationships with DraftKings and Lionsgate A startup that lets you race NFT horses has raised $20 million from a16z, TCG THORChain on Twitter: "THORChain has suffered a sophisticated attack on the ETH Router, around $8m. The hacker deliberately limited their impact, seemingly a whitehat. ETH will be halted until it can be peer-reviewed with audit partners, as a priority. LPs in the ERC-20 pools will be subsidised." / Twitter US10977645B2 - Tokenized asset backed by government bonds and identity and risk scoring of associated token transactions - Google Patents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/23/20216 minutes, 7 seconds
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"Elon Musk, Jack Dorsey, Cathie Wood talk crypto" July 22, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $31,886 Ethereum is down slightly at $1,982 and Binance Coin is down slightly at $293 Axie Infinity up 30% Stacks up 18% Waves up 15% Elon Musk and Jack Dorsey chat bitcoin at B Word conference. Robinhood’s is expecting a $30M fine from regulators in New York. New Jersey regulators say BlockFi interest accounts are unregistered securities. Tether's general counsel says an audit could be months away. Links: The ₿ Word | Live with Cathie Wood, Jack Dorsey, & Elon Musk - YouTube Robinhood Crypto Expects to Pay $30M Fine to NY State Regulatory Body - CoinDesk BlockFi on Twitter: "An update on regulatory conversations: https://t.co/f2GgMZXoQk" / Twitter Tether General Counsel Tells CNBC Audit Is 'Months' Away - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/22/20216 minutes, 23 seconds
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"OpenSea Latest Crypto Unicorn" - July 21, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com OpenSea Latest Crypto Unicorn Stablecoin Gets Patent BNY Mellon Backs Pure Digital China Wants US Senators to 'Stop Making Trouble' Links: OpenSea is the latest crypto unicorn after $100M funding round US Patent Granted to Stablecoin Concept Backed by Government Debt - CoinDesk BNY Mellon Follows State Street in Backing New Crypto Trading Platform: Report - CoinDesk China wants US senators to ‘stop making trouble’ out of digital yuan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/21/20217 minutes, 24 seconds
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"Malaysia Destroys Bitcoin Miners" - July 20, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Malaysia Destroys Bitcoin Miners Ripple Lawyers Cite SEC Commissioners' Comments Institutional Demand for Bitcoin Down Links: Institutional demand for Bitcoin evaporates as BTC struggles below $31K Ripple Cites SEC Commissioners’ Remarks to Support Dismissal of Case - CoinDesk Malaysia Destroys 1,000 Bitcoin Mining Rigs With A Steamroller  | ZeroHedge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/20/20216 minutes, 58 seconds
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"Grayscale Unveils New DeFi Fund" - July 19, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Grayscale Unveils New DeFi Fund Turkey Eyes New Crypto Law Kazakhstan Coal Powers Bitcoin Miners Links: Turkey Plans to Present Law on Cryptocurrencies in October: Report - CoinDesk Grayscale Unveils DeFi Fund Linked to New CoinDesk Index - CoinDesk Coal-Based Bitcoin Mining Jumps In Kazakhstan Amid China's Ban | ZeroHedge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/19/20216 minutes, 38 seconds
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"White hat hacker saves the day" July 18, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $31,750 Ethereum is own slightly at $1,963 and Binance Coin is up slightly at $306 Lisk up 19% The Sandbox up 15% White hat hacker saves funds in live battle with bad actor. Taobao's annual maker festival to have NFTs SoftBank is putting $75M in Bullish. Hong Kong authorities shut down money money laundering ring. Links: Hong Kong customs racks up first bust of cryptocurrency money launderers, smashing HK$1.2 billion racket | South China Morning Post SEC BULLISH filing Alibaba’s Taobao to Include NFT Arts in Its Maker Festival - CoinDesk Reddit thread with hacking info: If you want to join me in watching metamask account get robbed by some asshole look below : CryptoCurrency Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/18/20216 minutes, 10 seconds
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"Bitcoin Futures in Bank of America's Future" July 17, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $31,396 Ethereum is up .5% at $1,864 and Binance Coin is up .5% at $299 Electroneum up 59% SLP up 24% Bitcoin futures are coming to Bank of America. DeFi wallet Phantom raises $9M in a series-A led by a16z. Thorchain lost 4k Ether in an attack Google searches for Bitcoin price have reached a 7-month low PayPal is increasing the limits on customer purchases of crypto per week from 20k to 100k Links: Press Release: Increased Purchase Limits for Crypto on PayPal Google Searches for 'Bitcoin Price' Reach 7-Month Low - CoinDesk THORChain Suffers Another Exploit | RUNEBase DeFi wallet Phantom raises $9 million in Series A funding led by A16z Bank of America has begun clearing bitcoin futures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/17/20216 minutes, 10 seconds
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"Binance halts support for stock tokens " July 16, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $31,285 Ethereum is down slightly at $1,865 and Binance Coin is up slightly at $305 Streamr up 39% District 0x up 19% Casper Labs up 15% Binance is halting support for stock tokens. US judge orders William Hinman, former chief of the SEC’s finance division in for questioning in SEC v Ripple case. Bit Digital is moving 15k bitcoin ASIC miners from china to the US UK fintech darling Revolut closes round with $33B valuation. Links: Ceasing Support for Stock Tokens on Binance.com and Migration to CM-Equity AG for EEA Users | Binance Support Ripple Labs Can Question Former SEC Official in Suit Over XRP - Bloomberg Greenidge Partners with Foundry to Expand Bitcoin Mining Fleet with Latest Generation Mining Machines BIT Digital is migrating 14,500 bitcoin miners to US amid China crackdown Revolut confirms a fresh $800M in funding at a $33B valuation to supercharge its financial services superapp | TechCrunch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/16/20216 minutes, 23 seconds
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"ShapeShift to become DAO " July 15, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $32,018 Ethereum is down .5 at $1,913 and Binance Coin is down .5% at $312 The Sand box up 40% Axie Infinity up 21% Decentraland up 15% The financial regulator in Italy says Binance is not authorized to provide investment services in Italy. The UK police announce more seized crypto — this time around $250M Saquon Barkley says he'll take all his future endorsement in Bitcoin. Trading pioneer Shapeshift will shift to DAO governed by holders of Fox Token. Links: Detectives break record in new cryptocurrency seizure worth nearly... - Metropolitan Police ShapeShift to Decentralize Entire Company New York Giants Star Saquon Barkley Will Take All Future Endorsement Money in Bitcoin - CoinDesk Communication for investor protection on Binance Group (15 July 2021) - News In Detail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/15/20216 minutes, 9 seconds
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"Visa Approves New Bitcoin Debit Card" - July 14, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Visa Approves New Bitcoin Debit Card Brazil's CVM Approves Ether ETF China Boosts Blockchain Links: Almost All Chinese Provinces Have Blockchain-Boosting Policies - CoinDesk Brazilian securities regulator approves Ether ETF Visa to approve Bitcoin spending card for Australian startup CryptoSpend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/14/20216 minutes, 5 seconds
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"OK Group Helps China Combat AML with Blockchain" - July 13, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com OK Group Helps China Combat AML with Blockchain Australia Awards Two Blockchain-focused Companies Grants Bank of England Warns of Crypto "Spillover" Binance Halts Fiat Withdrawal Option in UK Links: OK Group to help China combat money laundering with blockchain Australian government awards $4M in grants to two blockchain startups Bank of England Warns of Crypto Spillover to Mainstream Markets - CoinDesk Binance reportedly halts pounds sterling withdrawal for UK customers again Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/13/20216 minutes, 11 seconds
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"Hive Raises Hash Rate" - July 12, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Hive Raises Hash Rate El Salvador Strains Bitcoin? SelfWealth Adds Crypto Links: Hive to Increase Hashrate Almost 50% With 3,000 New Miners - CoinDesk El Salvador Bitcoin move will put pressure on network: JPMorgan Australian online broker SelfWealth to offer crypto trading Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/12/20216 minutes, 10 seconds
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"The long arm of the law" July 11, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $33,740 Ethereum is down slightly at $2,125 and Binance Coin is up .5% at $321 Constellation labs up 26% The advertising standards authority in the UK said it has put crypto on a red alert list. The SEC charges three insiders in the Long Island Iced Tea Corp. Virgil Griffith's prosecuters ask for him to be returned to jail. A judge has banned PaxForex from the US Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/11/20216 minutes, 14 seconds
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"Cheeky hackers lift Bitcoin from New Zealand police wallet" July 10, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $33,837 Ethereum is up .5% at $2,112 and Binance Coin is up slightly at $313 Axie Infinity up 42% Stacks up 20% Decentraland up 17% Hackers have stolen bitcoin from NZ Police. Sotheby's sells rare diamond for $12.3M in crypto. Pro-bitcoin lawmaker in Paraguay announces legislation. Zerion raises $8.2M series A Links: Zerion raises $8.2M to take decentralized finance mainstream Sotheby’s Sells Rare Diamond for $12.3M in Crypto - CoinDesk Carlitos Rejala 🙏🇵🇾🙌 on Twitter: "I am here to unite Paraguay 🇵🇾, that is why we decided with Senator @FSilvaFacetti to present together the bill #bitcoin on Wednesday, July 14! Stay tuned since there will be a mega surprise for Paraguay and the world. Something GIANT is coming 🌍 #Bitcoin #btc" / Twitter Criminals steal $45,000 in Bitcoin during police money-laundering operation - NZ Herald Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/10/20216 minutes, 23 seconds
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"Square moves ahead with hardware wallet" July 9, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $32,761 Ethereum is down 1% at $2,080 and Binance Coin is down .5% at $307 0x up 17% Constellation labs up 17% Bitcoin Diamond up 15% Square confirms hardware wallet. Circle is going public via a SPAC merger Israel wants to seize Hamas-linked crypto wallets. PBOC official expresses worry over stablecoins. Links: Hamas-Linked Wallets have Received $7.7 Million in Cryptoassets, Including Dogecoin China's Central Bank 'Worried' Stablecoins Pose Risk to Financial System - CoinDesk Gemini’s APAC Expansion Builds Global Momentum | Gemini Jack on Twitter: "We’re doing it #Bitcoin" / Twitter Confirmed: Stablecoin firm Circle to go public via SPAC merger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/9/20216 minutes, 23 seconds
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"New Zealand to explore CBDCs in public consultation " July 8th, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $32,571 Ethereum is down 1% at $2,152 and Binance Coin is up slightly at $315 SLP up 25% crypto.com to be official UFC global fight kit branding partner Visa continues to expand in the crypto space. New Zealand is set to explore CBDCS as part of public consultations. Welsh startup Coincover lands $9.2M series A. Links: UFC AND CRYPTO.COM ANNOUNCE HISTORIC PARTNERSHIP | UFC Reserve Bank confirms consultations “key to the future of how New Zealanders pay and save” - Reserve Bank of New Zealand Welsh crypto start up Coincover raises $9.2m Series A - AltFi Crypto-linked cards see continued growth | Visa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/8/20216 minutes, 32 seconds
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"Jamaica's CBDC" - July 7, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Jamaica Me CBDC Bitcoin Miner Revenue Up Fifty Percent Russian Lawmakers Prep Crypto Confiscation Law Links: Russian lawmakers prepare legal amendment to confiscate crypto Bitcoin miner revenue jumps by 50% in 4 days since record difficulty drop Bank of Jamaica to begin digital currency pilot in August Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/7/20216 minutes, 59 seconds
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"UBS Warns Investors to 'Stay Clear' of Crypto" - July 6, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com UBS Warns Investors to "Stay Clear" of Crypto CoinShares to Buy Elwood's ETF Index Business Binance Disappointed by Barclays Links: Binance disappointed by Barclays’ ‘unilateral action’ to block customer payments ‘Investors stay clear’: UBS warns regulators could pop ‘bubble-like crypto markets’ CoinShares to Buy Elwood's ETF Index Business for $17M - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/6/20217 minutes, 17 seconds
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"Wyoming Legally Recognizes a DAO" - July 5, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Wyoming Legally Recognizes a DAO REvil Strikes Again Stablecoins Risk Credit Markets Monobank Hopes to Launch Bitcoin Trading Debit Card Links: Wyoming legally recognizes first DAO in the United States Ransomware Group REvil Strikes Again, Demands $70M in Bitcoin from 200 US Firms - CoinDesk Stablecoin growth could affect credit markets, rating agency warns Ukrainian e-bank plans to offer Bitcoin trading in July Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/5/20218 minutes, 11 seconds
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"Beeple launches WENEW NFT platform" July 4, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $35,502 Ethereum is down slightly at $2,329 and Binance Coin is down .5% at $305 Golem up 27% Axie Infinity up 24% Ardor up 15% Cayman Island's financial watchdog investigates Binance's registration status. Two men in California agree to plead guilty to fraud charges in relation to a $1.8M ICO. Beeple launches WENEW NFT platform Crypto exchange Bithumb bans employees from trading on platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/4/20216 minutes, 20 seconds
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"Casper Labs to promote Web3 in UAE venture" July 3, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is even at $34,632 Ethereum is up slightly at $2,224 and Binance Coin is up slightly at $294 Aave up 17% Compound up 16% Elrond up 15% Beijing and Suzhou are testing digital yuan payments on subways. Million Doge Disco launches today. Bitcoin mining difficulty records largest drop in history. Casper Labs and SJM Group partner to promote web3 adoption in the UAE. Links: Greenidge Generation Announces Letter of Intent to Expand Bitcoin Mining Operation to Site in South Carolina Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Records Largest Drop in History - CoinDesk CasperLabs & SJM Group Partner to Promote Web3 Adoption in Doge Disco Beijing, Suzhou enable China's digital yuan payments for subways Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/3/20216 minutes, 19 seconds
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"Thailand SEC files complaint against Binance" July 2, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $33,050 Ethereum is up slightly at $2,041 and Binance Coin is up slightly at $278 Ecomi up 21% Celo up 16% The Thailand SEC files a criminal complaint against Binance. Softbank has invested $200M in the Brazilian crypto exchange Mercado Bitcoin. New legislation in Ukraine puts their future CBDC on equal footing with cash. FaZe Clan has dropped a member and suspended 3 following alleged involvement in a crypto scam A Sotheby’s auction for a Tim Berners-Lee original source code for the world wide web has sold for $5.4M Links: Mercado Bitcoin, Latin America’s Largest Digital Assets Platform, raises $200 Million USD from SoftBank | Business Wire NFT of the original World Wide Web code fetches $5.4 million at Sotheby's FaZe Clan on Twitter: "A statement from FaZe Clan. https://t.co/HnPXpAoSYX" / Twitter Ukraine Passes Law Treating Its CBDC Same As Cash - BeInCrypto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/2/20216 minutes, 25 seconds
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"Robinhood faces landmark FINRA fine" July 1st, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up 1% at $33,632 Ethereum is up 1% at $2,118 and Binance Coin is up 1% at $290 StormX up 15% Ardor up 15% Arweave up 15% Bitfinex has halted trading while its investigating issues on the platform. Binance is once again operating in the UK Robinhood was slapped with $70M in penalties yesterday. Argo Blockchain has taken out a $20M loan to build out a mining facility in Texas. Hut8 has bought another $44M worth of mining machines to double its hash rate. Links: FINRA Orders Record Financial Penalties Against Robinhood Financial LLC | FINRA.org Bitfinex on Twitter: "We are investigating issues with platform reduced performances and have temporarily halted trading. We will keep everyone updated on here and on https://t.co/u3pYCVVGQq Thanks for your patience." / Twitter Crypto exchange Binance says sterling withdrawals reactivated after outage | Reuters Hut 8 Mining Announces Purchase of 12,000 New MicroBT Miners for Deployment by End of Q4 2021 – Hut 8 Mining Bitcoin-backed loan agreement - 07:00:03 29 Jun 2021 - ARB News article | London Stock Exchange Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/1/20216 minutes, 28 seconds
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"Coinbase Launches Crypto App Store" - June 30, 2021

Today’s blockchain and crypto currency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Coinbase Launches Crypto App Store CoinMarketCap Adds Ethereum Swap Feature Crypto Hot in India Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen Take Equity Stake in FTX Crypto Exchange Links: Tom Brady, Gisele Bündchen Take Equity Stake In FTX Crypto Exchange | ZeroHedge India, A Well Known Source Of Gold Demand, Is Turning A Keen Eye Toward Crypto | ZeroHedge CoinMarketCap launches Ethereum token swaps powered by Uniswap Coinbase reveals plans for crypto app store amid global refocus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/30/20216 minutes, 32 seconds
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"Ethereum Classic Hard Fork 'Magneto' Happens Late July" - June 29, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Ethereum Classic Hard Fork "Magneto" Happens Late July AfriCrypt Owners Deny Theft Cathie Woods' ARK Joins Race for Bitcoin ETF Deutsche Borse Buys 2/3 of Crypto Finance AG Mexico Affirms No to Crypto in Financial System Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/29/20217 minutes, 47 seconds
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"Binance Banned in UK" - June 28, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Binance Banned in UK India's Crypto Investment Surges DeFi Redefining Future Bitcoin Short-term Uncertain Links: Despite regulatory uncertainty, Indian crypto investment surges 19,900% in one year Cryptocurrency Exchange Binance Banned In The UK | ZeroHedge Decentralized Finance (DeFi) 101 | ZeroHedge Bitcoin short-term setup is challenging, JPMorgan strategists warn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/28/20216 minutes, 35 seconds
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"a16z's Crypto Fund III" June 27, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up 1% at $33,180 Ethereum is up .5% at $1,840 and Binance Coin is up slightly at $279 Internet Computer up 21% Harmony up 17% Decred up 15% The SEC has once again postponed a decision on a Bitcoin ETF. The Bank of International Settlements has released a new report on CBDCs a16z launched a new $2.2B crypto venture fund. UK regulator has approved a fifth crypto company for crypto-asset register. Links: SEC extends Valkyrie Bitcoin ETF BIS REPORT: III. CBDCs: an opportunity for the monetary system UK regulator approves fifth crypto company for crypto-asset register Crypto Fund II - Andreessen Horowitz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/27/20216 minutes, 19 seconds
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"Jay Z to auction NFT at Sotheby's " June 26, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down 2.5% at $30,900 Ethereum is down 2.5% at $1,743 and Binance Coin is down 2.5% at $270 Celo up 42% Jay Z is set to auction an NFT based on his album Reasonable Doubt. Gemini pledges to offset 350k tons of bitcoin-related carbon emissions Authorities in Iran have seized 7000 crypto miners. Visa is set to acquire the Swedish open banking firm Tink Links: JAY-Z Auctioning Reasonable Doubt NFT at Sotheby’s | Pitchfork Iran seizes 7,000 cryptocurrency computer miners, largest haul to date | Reuters Gemini Offsets Bitcoin Carbon Emissions, Launches Gemini Green Visa To Acquire European Open Banking Platform Tink | Business Wire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/26/20216 minutes, 25 seconds
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"El Salvador plans $117M airdrop to citizens" June 25, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down .5% at $33,495 Ethereum is up slightly at $1,870 and Binance Coin is up .5% at $292 Ecomi up 50% Celo up 15% Crypto.com up 15% El Salvador plans $117M airdrop to citizens. Ethereum’s hash rate is falling due to mining crackdown. Eric Adams wants NYC to be crypto hub. Met police have seized more than $150M in cryptocurrency. Paraguay University will begin accepting crypto as payment beginning in August. Links: Bitcoin to become legal tender in El Salvador on Sept 7 | Reuters NYC will become 'center of bitcoins,' says mayoral lead Eric Adams Met makes one of world's largest cryptocurrency seizures - Metropolitan Police Paraguay University to Accept Bitcoin, Ether, XRP in August - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/25/20216 minutes, 13 seconds
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"John McAfee found dead" June 24, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up 2% at $34,131 Ethereum is up 2% at $1,979 and Binance Coin is up 2% at $309 Klaytn up 26% Tron up 20% Crypto showman John McAfee who was reportedly found dead yesterday in a Spanish prison. Condolences to his family and team. Coinbase has registered with the financial services agency in Japan. Bitcoin’s hashrate has fallen by nearly 50% in over a month. Paris based Crypto data firm Kaiko has closed a $24M series A The Yield team has raised $10M to further build out the DeFi Bond Market. Links: John McAfee, antivirus software magnate, found dead in Spanish prison after his extradition to the US was approved - CNN Coinbase Global enters Japan, poised to offer five cryptocurrencies (NASDAQ:COIN) | Seeking Alpha Yield team raises $10 million to build out DeFi bond market Crypto data firm Kaiko closes $24 million Series A funding round Bitcoin hashrate drops by nearly 50% following China's mining crackdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/24/20216 minutes, 40 seconds
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"Chinese Miners Out; Israel & CBDC; Goldman Repos Using JPM Coin; $20 to Trillion" - June 23, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Chinese Miners Out; Israel & CBDC; Goldman Repos Using JPM Coin; $20 to Trillion Links: Chinese Bitcoin miners ‘not even in the mood to drink anymore’ Bank of Israel steps up CBDC efforts with reported tests on Ethereum Goldman Sachs Taps JPMorgan's Private Blockchain for Repo Trade: Report - CoinDesk He Woke Up To Find $1.1 Trillion In His Coinbase Account | ZeroHedge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/23/20217 minutes, 57 seconds
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"China's Crackdown on Bitcoin Means Bitcoin is Working" - June 22, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com China's Crackdown on Bitcoin Means Bitcoin is Working Stronghold Gets Dough Does India's 2% Apply to Crypto? VanEck Files Links: China’s crackdown means Bitcoin is working, says crypto miner Stronghold Digital Mining Raises $105M to Turn Waste Coal Into Bitcoin - CoinDesk Existing Indian law could impose 2% levy on crypto bought from offshore exchanges VanEck files for a new Bitcoin futures mutual fund with US SEC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/22/20217 minutes, 40 seconds
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"Bitcoin Bulls Run for Cover?" - June 21, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin Bulls Run for Cover? Pocahontas Supports CBDC Banks Obey PBoC Links: Classic bearish chart pattern forms for Bitcoin as BTC price tumbles to $32K Elizabeth Warren Supports Central Bank Cryptos. Should You Be Worried? | ZeroHedge Banks fall in line as China’s central bank cracks down on crypto accounts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/21/20217 minutes, 40 seconds
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"Portugal issues first exchange licenses" June 20th 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down 1% at $33,623 Ethereum is up slightly at $2,063 and Binance Coin is down 1% at $313 Propy up 68% The Industrial and Commerce Bank of China enables digital-yuan to cash conversions at over 3k ATMs. The bitcoin lightning network accelerated to 1500 bitcoin this week. Portugal licenses cryptocurrency exchanges within the country for the first time. Grayscale is looking into 13 more investment vehicles. A VanEck subsidiary is investing in the UK analytics startup CryptoCompare. Links: VanEck subsidiary invests in UK analytics startup CryptoCompare Update: Grayscale Investments Exploring Additional Assets | by Grayscale Investments | Jun, 2021 | Medium Registration of virtual assets service providers | Banco de Portugal Bitcoin Lightning network capacity accelerates to 1,500 BTC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/20/20216 minutes, 7 seconds
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"Estate in Decentraland brings in $1M" June 19, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up 1% at $36,123 Ethereum is up .5% at $2,252 and Binance Coin is up 1% at $340 Celer Network up 19% Enzyme Finance up 15% An estate in Decentraland has sold for nearly a million dollars. Scammers are sending out fake hardware wallets to Ledger users The US government is auctioning off seized bitcoin along with litecoin this weekend BBVA is opening bitcoin training and custody services in Switzerland. Galaxy Digital is now serving as the liquidity provider for Goldman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/19/20216 minutes, 7 seconds
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"Sichuan government shuts off state power to miners " June 18, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down 1% at $37,148 Ethereum is down 1% at $2,272 and Binance Coin is down 1% at $346 Mirror Protocol up 23% Mir Coin up 23% Celo up 15% The government in Sichuan orders state power grid to cut the power supply for 26 bitcoin mining farms. Bank of England executive Tom Mutton speaks about CBDCs BitDAO raised 230M through a private token sale Blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs raises $14M in a series A Links: BitDAO Raises $230M for Decentralized Crypto Investment Fund - CoinDesk Decentralized derivatives platform SynFutures raises $14 million Sichuan orders state power grid to cut supply for 26 bitcoin mining farms Central Bank Digital Currency: An update on the Bank of England’s work - speech by Tom Mutton | Bank of England Blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs raises $14 million Series A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/18/20216 minutes, 38 seconds
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"Iron finance melts" June 17th, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down .5% at $39,104 Ethereum is down .5% at $2,419 and Binance Coin is down slightly at $358 XFin Network up 22% Mir Coin up 15% The World Bank rejects El Salvador’s request for help implementing Bitcoin as legal tender US House Republican’s campaign arm will take donations in cryptocurrency Iron Finance had a catastrophic day yesterday a16z is backing Goldfinch Links: a16z backs DeFi project Goldfinch, which aims to reshape lending World Bank rejects El Salvador request for help on bitcoin implementation | Reuters House Republican campaign arm to accept cryptocurrency donations - Axios Iron Finance's Titan Token Falls to Near Zero in DeFi Panic Sell - CoinDesk STEEL compensation (07 May 2021 ValueDeFi incident) | by Iron.Finance | Jun, 2021 | Medium Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/17/20216 minutes, 34 seconds
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"Fox Launches $100 Million Creative Fund for NFTs" - June 16, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Fox Launches $100 Million Creative Fund for NFTs Bitcoin Playing Wait and See Public Companies Hold One Percent of Bitcoin Bitwise Secures $70 Million in Funding Links: Fox launches $100M creative fund for NFT content creation Bitcoin Enters Wait-and-See Phase Ahead of Fed Statement - CoinDesk Listed companies, trusts and ETPs now control almost 7% of the Bitcoin supply Bitwise secures $70M in Series B funding from major Wall Street investors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/16/20217 minutes, 23 seconds
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"B.Protocol Announces v2 Platform"- June 15, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com B.Protocol Announces v2 Platform Tumusov Calls Out Russia's Central Bank Hedge Funds Expect 10.6% of Assets in Crypto in Five Years Links: B.Protocol announces v2 platform for DeFi liquidations Russian central bank ‘short-sighted’ regarding crypto, lawmaker says — Fedot Tumusov Within five years, US hedge funds expect to hold 10.6% of assets in crypto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/15/20217 minutes, 6 seconds
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"South Korean Banks Told: Treat Crypto Exchanges as High Risk" June 14, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com South Korean Banks Told: Treat Crypto Exchanges as High Risk Italian Regulator: Spread of Crypto "Cause for Concern" Block.one Suits Settled Links: Block.one free to focus on $10B crypto business after lawsuit settlements Italian Regulator Says Unsupervised Spread of Crypto Is a Cause for Concern: Report - CoinDesk Banks in South Korea Instructed to Treat Crypto Exchanges as High-Risk Clients - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/14/20216 minutes, 30 seconds
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"Bitcoin’s Taproot upgrade reaches 90% mandate" June 13th 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $36,011 Ethereum is down slightly at $2,368 and Binance Coin is down .5% at $337 Theta Fuel up 15% Unus Sed Leo up 15% Bitcoin’s Taproot upgrade reaches its 90% mandate Mythical games closes a $75m funding round. A bill for New York crypto mining died in assembly after passing through the state senate. Block.one has pays $27.5M to settle a class-action lawsuit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/13/20216 minutes, 41 seconds
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"Alien Punk Cryptopunk brings in $12M at Sotheby’s auction" June 12, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $36,056 Ethereum is up .05% at $2,439 and Binance Coin is down slightly at $343 Aragon Network up 27% Alien punk Cryptopunk brings in $12M at a Sotheby’s auction Sustainable supply chain traceability company Circulor raises $14M in a series A round. Silvergate Bank cuts ties with Binance Basel Committee for banking supervision published a consultation imposing strict capital requirements for banks with crypto exposure. Links: ‘Covid Alien’ CryptoPunk Sells for $11.75 million in Sotheby’s Sale | Barron's Series A investment press release | Circulor Silvergate Bank cuts ties with Binance, affecting deposits and withdrawals Basel Committee comment on Crypto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/12/20216 minutes, 17 seconds
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"IMF is Watching El Salvador" June 11, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down 1% at $37,111 Ethereum is down .05% at $2,454 and Binance Coin is down 1% at $358 Chiliz up 40% AMP up 27% IMF watching El Salvador closely ahead of meeting. OKcoin is awarding a 100k grant to Brink a bitcoin development Non-profit. State-chartered banks in Texas have gotten the green light for crypto asset custody British Billionaire Alan Howard leads a $25M investment in the London crypto custodian Copper. Links: Alan Howard makes fresh investment in crypto start-ups | Financial Times Texas State Regulator Greenlights Banks to Custody Crypto - CoinDesk Okcoin Awards $100K Grant to Bitcoin Development Non-Profit Brink - CoinDesk IMF Sees Risks After El Salvador Makes Bitcoin Legal Tender - Bloomberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/11/20216 minutes, 34 seconds
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"El Salvador adopts Bitcoin, moves toward volcanic mining" June 10, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $37,906 Ethereum is down slightly at $2,571 and Binance Coin is down slightly at $366 WayzirX up 19% Wootrade up 17% El Salvador officially passed the bitcoin proposal. Senator Elizabeth Warren strikes out against cryptocurrency. Blockchain protocol Boson pays a record $704k for a Decentraland plot — to build a mall. Links: Warren: U.S. government needs to confront crypto threats ‘head on’ | Reuters Boson Pays Record $704K for Decentraland Plot to Create a Virtual Mall: Report - CoinDesk El Salvador approves Bitcoin as legal tender | Crypto News | Al Jazeera Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/10/20216 minutes, 34 seconds
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"Gemini Acquires Shard X" - June 9, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Gemini Acquires Shard X Coinbase Not Involved in Seizure of Darkside Dough CFTC Boss Says DeFi Derivitives Platforms Not Legal Links: Coinbase says it was not involved in the DOJ's Bitcoin ransom seizure Gemini Acquires Crypto Custody Firm Shard X - CoinDesk After googling it, CFTC boss says DeFi is a ‘bad idea’ and probably illegal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/9/20216 minutes, 44 seconds
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"Hong Kong Includes CBDC" - June 8, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Hong Kong Includes CBDC Feds Track and Get Colonial Pipeline Hacker Bitcoin Ripple Likes Sidechains Better Links: Hong Kong includes central bank digital currency in fintech strategy Ripple publishes proposal for federated sidechains to keep main ledger lean FBI Recovers Bitcoin From Colonial Ransomware Attack - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/8/20216 minutes, 32 seconds
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"Anchorage Digital Rolls Out ETH-Backed Loans" - June 7, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Anchorage Digital Rolls Out ETH-Backed Loans Ghana Advances CBDC Sherlock Funded Master Ventures Funds Polkadot Project Links: Anchorage Digital rolls out ETH-backed loans with America's 10th oldest bank Ghana at 'Advanced Stages' With Digital Cedi, Central Bank Governor Says - CoinDesk DeFi Risk Assessor Sherlock Raises $1.5M in Pre-Seed Funding - CoinDesk Master Ventures creates $30 million VC fund to support Polkadot projects Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/7/20217 minutes, 21 seconds
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"El Salvador moves for Bitcoin Standard" June 6th, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $36,032 Ethereum is up slightly at $2,709 and Binance Coin is up .5% at $391 Enzyme finance up 25% Kyber network up 17% The president of El Salvador is moving to recognize Bitcoin as legal tender within the country. FTX is paying $210 million to rename the most-valuable pro esports team from TSM to TSM FTX. Texas governor Greg Abbott signed a law to create a legal framework for cryptocurrencies and blockchain Second Digital Yuan test in Beijing. Links: Beijing to give away over $6 million in latest digital yuan test A Pro E-Sports Team Is Getting $210 Million to Change Its Name - The New York Times Greg Abbott on Twitter: "Blockchain is a booming industry that Texas needs to be involved in. I just signed a law for Texas to create a master plan for expanding the blockchain industry in Texas. #Blockchain #Bitcoin #cryptocurrency https://t.co/bMKXxxYooe" / Twitter President of El Salvador Says He’s Submitting Bill to Make Bitcoin Legal Tender - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/6/20216 minutes, 32 seconds
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"Jack Dorsey wants to build a Bitcoin hardware wallet" June 5, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down 3% at $35,512 Ethereum is down 4% at $2,613 and Binance Coin is down 4% at $386 Amp up 20% Wootrade up 17% Theta fuel up 15% Jack Dorsey tweeted yesterday that Square is considering developing a bitcoin hardware wallet. Sotheby’s has opened a virtual replica of its London galleries in Decentraland China is launching a new copyright protection blockchain Links: Sotheby’s Opens Virtual Replica of Its London Galleries in Decentraland - CoinDesk Jack on Twitter: "Square is considering making a hardware wallet for #bitcoin. If we do it, we would build it entirely in the open, from software to hardware design, and in collaboration with the community. We want to kick off this thinking the right way: by sharing some of our guiding principles." / Twitter China Launches New Copyright Protection Blockchain - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/5/20216 minutes, 17 seconds
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"Google adjusts ad policy for crypto" June 4, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down .5% at $36,538 Ethereum is down slightly at $2,609 and Binance Coin is down 1.5% at $375 crypto.com up 39% NuCypher up 27% UMA up 16% Open positions in the CME Bitcoin futures have fallen to it’s lowest point since mid December Blockchain.com says they will move their US headquarters to Miami, from New York Google, Alibaba, and 300+ other companies seek crypto licenses in Singapore. Google will adjust ad policy for crypto exchanges and wallets. Links: Update to Financial products and services policy (June 2021) - Advertising Policies Help Open Positions in CME-Based Bitcoin Futures Slump to 5 1/2-Month Low - CoinDesk Blockchain.com announces Miami move, plans to create 300 jobs | Miami Herald Singapore’s fintech honcho has vision of Asian Silicon Valley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/4/20216 minutes, 23 seconds
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"ECB says CBDCs will be vital for future financial strength" June 3, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down 1% at $38,693 Ethereum is down 2% at $2,785 and Binance Coin is down .5% at $420 OKB up 28% Iota up 15% Kusama up 15% Cryptology says it will invest $100M in crypto related venture funds over the next 2 years. Paxful announces Paxful Pay A California man faces two years in federal prison for illegally operating a Bitcoin money transmission business The ECB says CBDCs will be vital for future financial strength. Links: Yorba Linda Man Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison for Operating Illegal ATM Network that Laundered Bitcoin and Cash for Criminals | USAO-CDCA | Department of Justice Paxful Hits $5 Billion Volume | Newswire Cryptology Asset Group Commits USD 100 Million to Invest Globally in Crypto-related Venture Funds | Business Wire The international role of the euro, June 2021 - ECB on CBDCs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/3/20216 minutes, 26 seconds
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"EU Launches Digital Wallet" - June 2, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com EU Launches Digitasl Wallet Guggenheim's New Fund Seeks Exposure to Crypto Goldman Analyst Says Crypto Is Alternative to Copper Links: Guggenheim’s new fund may seek exposure to Bitcoin, SEC filing shows EU Launches "Digital Wallet" In Latest Step Toward 'Cashless Society' | ZeroHedge Goldman Sachs Analyst Says Crypto Is an Alternative to Copper, Not Gold - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/2/20216 minutes, 4 seconds
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"Marathon Will No Longer Censor Bitcoin" - June 1, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Marathon Will No Longer Censor Bitcoin Borse Stuggart Digitasl Exchange Launches Trading Apps Tether Tells the Tale Links: Borse Stuttgart Digital Exchange launches crypto trading mobile app Disruption in Tether's Value Could Be Crypto Equivalent of 'Breaking the Buck': Former CFTC Chairman - CoinDesk Marathon Won't Censor Bitcoin Transactions: Mining CEO - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/1/20216 minutes, 50 seconds
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"Normand Out: Sees Crypto as "No Better Hedge"- May 31, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Normand Out: Sees Crypto as "No Better Hedge" SEC Denied Access to Ripple Legal Advice Crypto "Great Concern" to Irish Central Bank Links: Court denies SEC access to Ripple’s legal advice Irish Central Bank Official Says Crypto's Popularity Is 'Great Concern' - CoinDesk A JPMorgan Icon Quits, And Has Some Parting Words About Cryptocurrencies | ZeroHedge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/31/20216 minutes, 35 seconds
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"Bitcoin Car to debut at Indy 500" May 30, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $35,616 Ethereum is down slightly at $2,374 and Cardano is up 1% at 1.63 Telcoin up 15% DeFiChain up 15% Decred up 15% The first bitcoin-sponsored racing car will debut today in the Indy-500. Wisdomtree filed for an Ethereum ETF —joining a pile of others on hold with the SEC. Sweden’s central bank will test the e-Krona with the commercial bank Handelsbanken. Links: BITCOIN JOINS THE INDIANAPOLIS 500 WITH ED CARPENTER RACING - Ed Carpenter Racing Sweden's Handelsbanken to help test central bank digital currency | Reuters WisdomTree Eth ETF S-1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/30/20216 minutes, 22 seconds
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"US treasury looking to expand crypto reporting" May 29th 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up 1% at $35,500 Ethereum is up 1% at $2,458 and Binance Token is up 1% at 330 Monero up 20% Zcash up 17% Helium up 17% USDC maker Circle is considering a SPAC deal The SEC has filed a lawsuit against the alleged promoters of the BitConnect crypto Ponzi scheme US treasury looking to expand crypto reporting Police in the west midlands discover illicit mining farm. Links: SEC.gov | SEC Charges U.S. Promoters of $2 Billion Global Crypto Lending Securities Offering Treasury revenue proposals. (p.94) Bitcoin ‘mine’ uncovered during industrial unit raid | News | West Midlands Police After $440 million fundraise, Circle is said to be considering a SPAC deal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/29/20216 minutes, 7 seconds
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"Dubai government tweets to clarify DubaiCoin confusion" May 28, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up 2% at $36,731 Ethereum is up 3% at $2,559 and Binance Token is up 2% at 331 Pundi X up 25% Theta Fuel up 15% Dubai says the country has not launched its own cryptocurrency Brad Garlinghouse thinks Ripple will still go public, eventually. Chainalysis says whales bought 77k BTC ($3B+) BurgerSwap was exploited for just over $7M Links: Ripple Waiting for SEC Suit Resolution Before Going Public - CoinDesk Dubai Media Office on Twitter: "Dubai Coin cryptocurrency was never approved by any official authority. The website promoting the coin is an elaborate phishing campaign that is designed to steal personal information from its visitors. https://t.co/Q0HBXfqaDO" / Twitter Igor Igamberdiev on Twitter: "1/7 Another flash loan attack on a major DeFi protocol on BSC. Today $7.2M was stolen from @burger_swap in 14 transactions. Let’s see what’s happened👇 https://t.co/gZQwiJGJ6X" / Twitter Chainalysis Market Intel | Blockchain analysis for cryptocurrency markets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/28/20216 minutes, 6 seconds
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"PayPal is working on crypto withdrawal capability" May 27, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up 1% at $39,886 Ethereum is up 2% at $2,843 and Binance Coin is up 2% at $379 Enjin Coin up 24% Nexo up 22% EOS up 15% PayPal is working on crypto withdrawal capability Carl Icahn considering moves in crypto space. Fidelity’s bitcoin fund has picked up more than $100M from investors Apple job post points to business development involving digital wallets/crypto Ledn closes a $30M series A Links: PayPal exec says payments giant is working on crypto withdrawal capability Carl Icahn hints at investments in the crypto space, says 'I'm looking at the whole business' SEC FORM D/A - Fidelity filing Business Development Manager – Alternative Payments - Careers at Apple Digital Asset Savings and Loan Platform Ledn Raises US$30M Series A | Business Wire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/27/20216 minutes, 25 seconds
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"Iran Bans All Crypto Mining Until September 22" - May 26, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Iran Bans All Crypto Mining Until September 22 UK Ad Organization Rules on Crypto Ad AP Auctions Iconic Photos as NFTs Links: UK ad organization bans crypto exchange's ‘time to buy’ Bitcoin advert Iran Bans All Crypto Mining for the Summer: Report - CoinDesk Associated Press Auctions 10 NFTs Celebrating 175 Years of Photojournalism - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/26/20215 minutes, 40 seconds
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"A Blockchain Tower to Rise Over Gotham City's Midtown" - May 25, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com A Blockchain Tower to Rise over Gotham City's Midtown Globant Bought Half a Million in Bitcoin Stocks Exposed to Bitcoin Slide Links: Crypto-exposed stocks slide as BTC-bolstered treasuries shed value $8.6B IT firm Globant revealed as Bitcoin’s latest institutional buyer Todd Morley Plans to Build Blockchain Tower in Manhattan: Report - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/25/20216 minutes
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"Figure Raises $200 Million" - May 24, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Figure Raises $200 Million Biden Wants More of Your Money Links: President's tax gap proposal calls for businesses to report crypto transactions above $10,000 Figure raises $200 million Series D, raising its valuation to $3.2 billion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/24/20215 minutes, 55 seconds
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"Summer of CBDC" May 23rd, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $35,627 Ethereum is down slightly at $2,151 and Dogecoin is down 1% at .32 Diamond up 69% US Federal reserve promises paper on US CBDC this summer. The US Attorney and the Secret Service are lookin to help victims of the 2017 Etherdelta hack. Volatility a headache for ETF managers. Lawmakers in Nebraska are turning to the blockchain. Links: U.S. Government Seeks Information About Victims Of December 2017 EtherDelta Hack | USAO-NDCA | Department of Justice Canadian Bitcoin ETFs rattled by crypto tumult | Financial Times Nebraska Blockchain Legislation Federal Reserve Board - Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell outlines the Federal Reserve's response to technological advances driving rapid change in the global payments landscape Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/23/20216 minutes, 19 seconds
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"Happy Bitcoin Pizza Day" May 22, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $38,296 Ethereum is down 1% at $2,436 and Binance Coin is up .5% at $326. Solve Care up 175% Populous up 21% The largest dutch Dominos Pizza franchise will offer Bitcoin salaries. Wells Fargo set to offer crypto investment strategies to qualified investors. Gary Gensler is working for more investor protection GoogleTrends shows the search interest for cryptocurrency hit an all time high in the second week of May Links: Wells Fargo Plans to Add Crypto Fund to Platform, Top Exec Shares Why SEC.gov | Remarks at 2021 FINRA Annual Conference GoogleTrends on Twitter: ""What happened to cryptocurrency today” is up +850%, past day, Worldwide "Should I sell my crypto” is up +400%, past day, US https://t.co/97hThGzDd2" / Twitter Staff at Biggest Dutch Domino’s Pizza Franchise Can Now Be Paid in Bitcoin - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/22/20216 minutes, 44 seconds
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"OCC issues scam warning " May 21st, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up 2% at $41,281 Ethereum is up 2% at $2,738 and Binance Coin is up 1% at $384. Monero up 22% Helium up 17% Hex up 16% Yield farming aggregator PancakeBunny was exploited via a flash loan attack. Germany’s Trade Republic has pulled in a $900M Series C Senator Jane Hume called cryptocurrencies an "asset class that will grow in importance." The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issues scam warning. Elon Musk thinks the layer-2 payments network Lightning is needed on the Bitcoin network. Links: pancakebunny.finance on Twitter: "Attention Bunny Fam Our project has suffered a flash loan attack from an outside exploiter. We will be posting a post mortem, in depth analysis, but for the time being we would like to update the community as to how this happened." / Twitter Germany’s Trade Republic lands $900 million investment led by Sequoia Financial Services Minister Jane Hume says cryptocurrency is 'high risk' as Bitcoin falls | Daily Mail Online US Agency Issues Alert Warning Consumers of Fraudulent Emails Seeking Bitcoin Wallet Keys - CoinDesk Elon Musk on Twitter: "@BTCsessions @TeslaGong @wintonARK Achieving truly decentralized finance – power to the people – is a noble & important goal. Layer count depends on projected bandwidth & compute, both rising rapidly, which means single layer network can carry all human transactions in future imo. For now, Lightning is needed." / Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/21/20216 minutes, 38 seconds
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"Institutions bought the dip" May 20, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up .5% at $40,404 Ethereum is up 2% at $2,730 and Binance Coin is up 1% at 369. Internet Computer up 65% Cardano up 41% Dogecoin up 40% $460B of value liquidated in the crypto markets—institutions buying. A costly mistake for BlockFi. OCC, FED, FDIC to create interagency tem for crypto regulation Instagram is hosting a professional development panel for NFT artists Links: OCC, Federal Reserve and FDIC are committed to collaborating on crypto Instagram First Creator Week Events Scheduled for June - Variety BlockFi is scrambling to recover millions in BTC it mistakenly sent to users Crypto Market Loses $460B as Ether, Altcoins Follow Bitcoin’s Deep Dive - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/20/20216 minutes, 43 seconds
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"FUD Rules: Buy the Dip?" - May 19, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com FUD Rules: Buy the Dip? Twenty-Three Percent of Bitcoin Wallets Negative Kimchi Premium Lives Links: Stocks, China and the dollar: 3 reasons why Bitcoin price is tanking below $40K Nearly a quarter of unique Bitcoin wallets at a loss amid $15K price dump Bitcoin $5K ‘kimchi premium’ returns while gold prices surge in Korea Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/19/20216 minutes, 12 seconds
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"Cardano's ERC-20 Converter Tool Nears Beta Testing" - May 18, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Cardano's ERC-20 Converter Tool Nears Beta Testing Darkside Address Found Coinbase Seeks Cash Links: Cardano ERC-20 converter nears testnet phase DarkSide Hackers' Bitcoin Ransom Tracked - CoinDesk Coinbase to raise $1.25B via debt securities for institutional investors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/18/20216 minutes, 29 seconds
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"ETH and BTC Transaction Costs Drop" - May 17, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com ETH and BTC Transaction Costs Drop Musk the Culprit? Allianz Says Firms Providing Crypto Services Exposed to Risk Links: Bitcoin and Ethereum usage fees drop 70%–80% as market slide continues Elon Musk hints Tesla may offload BTC, goes to war with crypto Twitter Crypto Exposure May Impact Financial Firms' Risk Profiles: Allianz - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/17/20216 minutes, 37 seconds
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"Greenridge to offset bitcoin mining emissions " May 16, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up .5% at $49,560 Ethereum is up 1% at $3,849 and Binance Coin is up 1% at 605. Numeraire up 52% Harmony up 21% XRP up 16% Greenridge invests in renewable energy projects to offset bitcoin mining emissions Crypto twitter doneates more than $800k to a child with leukemia. Delphi Digital is launching a transparent NFT fund. FTX.US is hiring Brett Harrison as its first president. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/16/20216 minutes, 16 seconds
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"Argentina’s Tax authority to track transactions" May 15, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up .5% at $48,959 Ethereum is up 1% at $3,905 and Binance Coin is up .5% at 587. Polygon up 31% Cardano up 15% Cosmos up 15% Microsoft is closing down its Azure Blockchain Service in September. The Bank of England says it looks probable that the state would need to issue some form of digital cash to retain citizen’ confidence. Argentina’s Tax authority has ordered crypto exchanges to file information on transactions. Binance is facing an investigation by the IRS and Department of justice The Bitcoin wallet used by DarkSide for ransom payments has ben ID’d by Elliptic Links: Azure Blockchain Service retirement notification and guidance - Azure Blockchain | Microsoft Docs Binance Faces Probe by U.S. Money-Laundering and Tax Sleuths (1) Elliptic Follows the Bitcoin Ransoms Paid by Colonial Pipeline and Other DarkSide Ransomware Victims Do we need ‘public money’? - speech by Jon Cunliffe | Bank of England Argentina’s Tax Authority Orders Crypto Exchanges to File Information on Transactions: Report - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/15/20216 minutes, 40 seconds
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"Facebook's Diem Pivots " May 14, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down .5% at $50,625 Ethereum is up slightly at $3,999 and Binance Coin is down slightly at 606. Dogecoin up 29% Polygon up 24% Ethereum classic, up 21% Facebook’s Libra project pivots to Diem, pivots back to the US, and pivots to a USD stablecoin. The IRS warns that the agency can seize people’s crypto assets to settle unpaid taxes. DeFi protocol xToken exploited for $24.5M. The Colonial Pipeline paid the $5M crypto ransom soon after the attack. Links: IRS Seizing Crypto Assets to Pay Off Tax Debts, Official Says Colonial Pipeline Paid Hackers Nearly $5 Million in Ransom - Bloomberg Attacker uses flash loans in $24.5 million exploit of DeFi protocol xToken xToken on Twitter: "Our initial report on today's exploit. More details in the coming days. https://t.co/ZadHCUTqEK" / Twitter Diem Announces Partnership with Silvergate and Strategic Shift to the United States Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/14/20216 minutes, 40 seconds
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"Markets slide on Tesla Statement" May 13, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up 2% at $49,705 Ethereum is up 3% at $3,725 and Binance Coin is up 3% at $589 Nano up 60% NXT up 22% Elon Musk announced Tesla would no longer accept Bitcoin for Tesla purchases due to environmental concerns Vitalik Buterin donated more than $60M to charity using gifted tokens. Tether has revealed a breakdown of its reserves for the first time since it launched in 2014. Links: Elon Musk on Twitter: "Tesla & Bitcoin https://t.co/YSswJmVZhP" / Twitter Tether reveals a breakdown of its reserves for first time since 2014 launch Vitalik Buterin donates more than $60M to charity after selling meme tokens including Shiba Inu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/13/20216 minutes, 55 seconds
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"Do 46 Million Americans Own Crypto?" - May 12, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Do 46 Million Americans Own Crypto? 9 NFTs Auctioned, Bring 17 Million Block.one Has 10 Billion to Create Crypto Exchange Links: Do 46 million Americans really own crypto? Rare CryptoPunk NFTs Fetch Almost $17M at Christie's Auction - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/12/20216 minutes, 10 seconds
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"Fourteen Percent of Adults Hold Crypto" - May 11, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Fourteen Percent of Adults Hold Crypto Links: 14% Of Americans Own Crypto: Here Is A Profile Of The Average HODLer | ZeroHedge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/11/20216 minutes, 39 seconds
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"Cyberattack Yields US State of Emergency Declaration" - May 10, 2010

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Cyberattack Yields US State of Emergency Declaration Cardano Passes Tether in Market Cap Musk Jokes; Doge Down Links: Cardano smashes new all-time high following 14% gain US passes emergency waiver over fuel pipeline cyber-attack - BBC News 'Call Me the Dogefather': Elon Musk Explains Crypto to SNL's Audience - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/10/20216 minutes, 45 seconds
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"Elon Musk jokes about doge, crypto on SNL. " May 9th, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down .5% at $57,578 Ethereum is down 2% at $3,833 and Binance Coin is down 2% at $661.79 iExecRLC up 61% Polygon up 22% Telecoin up 15% Elon Musk jokes about dogecoin and crypto on SNL. Revolut is looking to add Doge trading. ING said that DeFi is more disruptive to banks than Bitcoin. Goldman Sachs is offering bitcoin derivatives to investors OFAC-Compliant mining? DappRadar raised $5M in a series A round. Links: ING DeFi white paper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/9/20216 minutes, 37 seconds
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"Bitcoin business booms for Square's Cash App" May 8, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by [Ungrocery](ungrocery.com) Bitcoin is down slightly at $58,485 Ethereum is down .5% at $3,543 and Binance Coin is down .5% at $633.79 Bitcoin Diamond up 50% Horizon up 26% Fantom up 20% Square’s Cash App’s brought in $3.51 billion in bitcoin revenue during the first quarter of 2021. VanEck has filed for an Ethereum exchange traded fund. Sotheby’s is working with Coinbase to accept bitcoin and ether for a physical artwork by Banksy. The New York giants inked a sponsorship deal with Grayscale Crypto(dot)com to sponsor the Coppa Italia Links: UFC & Chiliz Partner To Launch UFC Fan Token On Socios.com | UFC Auction house Sotheby's to accept bitcoin and ether for a physical artwork via Coinbase New York Giants, Grayscale Investments announce first cryptocurrency partnership of an NFL team Crypto.com Becomes Official Sponsor of Italy’s Soccer Cup Final - CoinDesk Square reports $3.51 billion in bitcoin revenue via its Cash app for first quarter of 2021 VanEck ethereum trust Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/8/20216 minutes, 34 seconds
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"Citi Bank examines crypto trading, custody, & financing" May 7, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Bitcoin is down slightly at $56,424 Ethereum is down .5% at $3433 and Binance Coin is down slightly at $624.15 VeChain up 19% Monero up 17% Ethereum Classic up 15% Citi Bank is looking to launch crypto trading, custody and financing services Amazon is rolling out dedicated mining solutions for Chia on AWS. GoldmanSachs is leading the $15m Series B Funding round for Coin Metrics Ether options traders are bullish for $8k The IRS set to pull records for Kraken users transacting over $20k in Crypto. Links: Coin Metrics Closes $15M Series B Round Led By Goldman Sachs Galaxy Digital to Acquire BitGo to Form Pre-Eminent Global Provider of Digital Asset Financial Services for Institutions Ether Options Traders Betting on $8K Price Next Month - CoinDesk Court Authorizes Service of John Doe Summons Seeking Identities of U.S. Taxpayers Who Have Used Cryptocurrency | OPA | Department of Justice Citi considers crypto Amazon rolls out Chia crypto mining solution on AWS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/7/20216 minutes, 22 seconds
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"Galaxy Digital to acquire BitGo. NYDIG wants to help banks offer Bitcoin." May 6, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Bitcoin is up slightly at $58,115 Ethereum is up 1% at $3529 and Binance Coin is down slightly at $648.15 Ethereum Classic up 40% Cardano up 20% Bitcoin Cash up 17% Coinbase released its transparency report yesterday. US, UK, Germany top requester list. NYDIG and fintech firm FIS want to help banks offer Bitcoin to their customers. Mercado Libre revealed a $7.8M treasury Bitcoin buy yesterday. The national bank of Georgia has announced that the country is exploring CBDCs Galaxy Digital will acquire crypto custodian BitGo for $1.2B. Links: Coinbase Transparency Report — H2 2020 | by Coinbase | May, 2021 | The Coinbase Blog Mercado Libre Report Georgia's central bank is exploring the issuance of a CBDC Bitcoin in Your Bank Account? FIS, NYDIG Partner to Enable Banks to Offer Their Customers the Ability to Buy, Sell and Hold Bitcoin | Business Wire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/6/20216 minutes, 44 seconds
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'Whales, Professionals, and Institutions Buying Bitcoin Dip" - May 5, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Whales, Professionals, and Institutions Buying Bitcoin Dip Money Expires? Yes! Blockchain.com Buys AiX Links: Pro traders buy the Bitcoin price dip while retail investors chase altcoins Dangers Of Programmable Money Explained  | ZeroHedge Blockchain.com Acquires AI Firm to Expand Institutional Offering - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/5/20216 minutes, 24 seconds
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"CZ:CBDC Controlled and Unattractive to Crypto Industry" - May 4, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers CZ:CBDC Controlled and Unattractive to Crypto Industry Coinbase Expands Support For Tether eBay CEO Hints at Crypto Payments, NFT Sales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/4/20215 minutes, 55 seconds
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"Digital Dollar Allows the Fed to Place Citizens on 'No-Buy' List" - May 3, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Digital Dollar Allows the Fed to Place Citizens on 'No-Buy' List Ether Tops Three Thousand Dollars CZ: Bitcoin Less Volatile Than Apple and Tesla Links: Ethereum hits $3,000 for the first time, now larger than Bank of America Binance CEO CZ: Bitcoin is less volatile than stocks like Apple and Tesla Digital Dollar Project Plans First 5 Pilot Projects for US CBDC - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/3/20216 minutes, 49 seconds
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"Bank of England hiring for CBDC team" May 2, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Bitcoin is up slightly at $56,848 Ethereum is up .5% at $2924 and Binance Coin is up 1% at $618.09 Nano up 28% Hex up 17% Helium up 15% Andreesen Horowitz is setting up a new fund to invest up to $1B in crypto and crypto startups. The Bank of England has begun hiring for the central bank digital currency team. Paxos raises $300M, becomes latest Crypto unicorn. Miners generated $1.7B in revenue in April. Ethiopian education minister confirms partnership with Cardano. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/2/20216 minutes, 41 seconds
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"Coinbase to acquire Skew" May 1, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Bitcoin is up slightly at $57,900 Ethereum is up .5% at $2880 and Binance Coin is up .5% at 627.61 OKB up 48% DigiByte up 23% Dogecoin up 15% BaFin said Binance stock tokens may violate European securities laws. Ex-Florida tax collector Joel Greenburg allegedly offered Roger Stone Bitcoin for a pardon. Mastercard is exploring applications on top of CBDCs. Coinbase is set to acquire Skew. Links: Joel Greenberg Offered Roger Stone Bitcoin in Hopes of a Trump Pardon - CoinDesk Binance's Stock Tokens May Violate Law, Germany’s Financial Watchdog Says - CoinDesk Mastercard to Explore Applications It Can Build on Top of CBDCs - CoinDesk Coinbase set to acquire data and analytics platform Skew for undisclosed sum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/1/20216 minutes, 25 seconds
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"Beijing to watch Bitcoin miner energy consumption" April 30, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Bitcoin is up slightly at $54,258 Ethereum is down 1% at $2740 and Binance Coin is down 1% at $603.56 Venus up 23% Fantom up 17% Waves up 15% Intercontinental Exchange liquidated its 1.4% stake in Coinbase for $1.2B genrating $900M in net profit Bitcoin mining company Genesis ordered $94M worth of miners from Canaan. The alleged operator of the crypto mixer Bitcoin Fog was arrested on money laundering charges. Beijing will begin to watch cryptocurrency mining operations to assess their impact on energy consumption. Links: Earnings Supplement for BAKKT/NYSE Parent Bitcoin mining firm Genesis orders $94 million worth of machines from Canaan Affidavit for Bitcoin Fog operator arrest China's capital probes cryptocurrency mining -sources | Reuters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/30/20216 minutes, 58 seconds
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"Hasbro considers NFTs" April 29, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Bitcoin is down slightly at $54,298 Ethereum is down slightly at $2763 and Binance Coin is down 1% at 594.36 Fantom up 20% PancakeSwap up 17% 1Inch up 15% Hasbro looks into NFTs The SEC delays the VanEck bitcoin ETF decision to June DeFi exchange Uranium finance lost $50M in an exploit. Massachusetts based Eric Meiggs pleads guilty to sim-swapping attacks targeting crypto accounts. Links: SEC delays VanEck ETF DeFi Exchange Uranium Finance Loses $50M in Exploit Massachusetts Man Pleads Guilty to Operating Nationwide Scheme to Steal Social Media Accounts and Cryptocurrency | OPA | Department of Justice Toy company Hasbro is ‘actively developing’ NFT opportunities, says CEO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/29/20216 minutes, 46 seconds
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"Ether High and Coinbase Delays Tether Trading on Pro" - April 28, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Ether High and Coinbase Delays Tether on Pro Links: Coinbase Pro Delays Rollout of Tether Trading Citing API Issues - CoinDesk Ethereum on a high after European Investment Bank’s $121M digital bond news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/28/20215 minutes, 25 seconds
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"Dollar Drop; Crypto Pop Means No Confidence" - April 27, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Dollar Drop; Crypto Pop Means No Confidence JPMorgan Reveals It Has Accumulated Crypto and Has New Crypto-Exposed Fund Elon Musk: No, I Did Not Sell Any Bitcoin Links: ‘I have not sold any of my Bitcoin’: Elon Musk JP Morgan Launches Bitcoin Fund For Rich Clients After Years Of Bashing Crypto | ZeroHedge Dollar Drop, Crypto Pop Reflects "Crazy People" Running The System | ZeroHedge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/27/20216 minutes, 12 seconds
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"Binance Will Ad Tokens Tracking MicroStrategy, Apple and Microsoft" - April 26, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Binance Will Ad Tokens Tracking MicroStrategy, Apple and Microsoft Thirty Million Funding Round for Securrency Ant Group Working With Peoples Bank of China on CBDC Since 2017 Links: Binance to launch MicroStrategy, Apple and Microsoft stock tokens US Bank, State Street Back $30M Raise for Institutional Crypto Builder Securrency - CoinDesk Ant Group Has Been Working With China's PBOC on CBDC Since 2017 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/26/20216 minutes, 50 seconds
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"Crypto exchange volumes top $1.3 trillion in April" April 25, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Bitcoin is up slightly at $49,545 Ethereum is up 1% at $2286 and Binance Coin is up 1% at 502.78 Solana up 17% Terra up 16% Arweave up 16% Wyoming’s DAO law will go into effect in July Crypto exchange volumes in April have set a new benchmark. The Centre Consortium blacklisted seven Ethereum addresses. Ampleforth is giving governeance tokens to every wallet that has ever held the token The auction house Phillips sold its first NFT for $3.4M. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/25/20216 minutes, 37 seconds
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"3rd crypto bank. 4th Bitcoin ETF application" April 24th, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Bitcoin is up .5% at $49,498 Ethereum is down slightly at $2213 and Binance Coin is down slightly at 496.33 Ethos up 24% Dogecoin up 21% Celo up 17% The NYSE has filed to list shares of Valkyrie’s Bitcoin ETF. Paxos has become the third federally regulated crypto bank. The tax collection department in Seoul cracks down on tax evaders A UK court rules that Craig Wright can serve bitcoin.org over the publication of the Bitcoin white paper. Links: NYSE Files to List Shares of Valkyrie's Bitcoin ETF - CoinDesk OCC Conditionally Approves Chartering of Paxos National Trust | OCC City of Seoul seizes cryptocurrencies from tax delinquents | Yonhap News Agency London court allows Australia's Wright to serve bitcoin copyright claim | Reuters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/24/20216 minutes, 55 seconds
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"Tax slide. Possible exit scam?" April 23, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Bitcoin is up .5% at $50,104 Ethereum is up .5% at $2306.40 and Binance Coin is up 2% at 520.70 BitTorrent up 15% Today’s episode is brought to you by the internet of healthcare startup OliveAI. if you’re a developer looking to have perpetual impact visit OliveAI.com/careers to help bring healthcare into the light. President Biden announced tax plan adjustments yesterday that pushed bitcoin and the broader market into a slide Turkish exchange Thodex is being accused of fraud The Graph launches micro transaction system Scaler Huobi asset management has launched four crypto funds Links: Bitcoin sinks below $50,000 as cryptos stumble over Biden tax plans | Reuters Thodex Bitcoin ($BTC) Cryptocurrency Investors Fear Losses as CEO Goes Missing - Bloomberg The Graph Launches Microtransaction System for Blockchain Data Providers - CoinDesk Huobi Asset Management Raises $50M for Crypto 'Tracker' Funds - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/23/20216 minutes, 47 seconds
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"Deutsche Telekom invests in Celo " April 22, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Bitcoin is up 1% at $54,850 Ethereum is up 1.5% at $2548 and Binance Coin is up 2% at 570.70 Maker up 30% Uniswap up 20% Solana up 15% A bill to link the SEC and CFTC crypto task force is headed to the Senate for a vote. Deutsche Telekom invests in the public blockchain network Celo The US GSA will auction off more than $500k in bitcoin tomorrow. ARK picked up around $76.3M more in coinbase shares. Coinbase will be delisted by the Deutsche Boerse due to a filing error. Links: Deutsche Boerse to de-list Coinbase from Xetra, Frankfurt trade | Reuters Ark Investment Management Increases Coinbase Holdings to 1.5M Shares - CoinDesk GSA to sell off more than $500,000 in bitcoin this Friday House Passes Bipartisan Financial Services Bills | Financial Services Committee Republicans Deutsche Telekom Invests in Public Blockchain Network Celo | Business Wire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/22/20216 minutes, 44 seconds
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"Baillie Gifford Invests Big in Blockchain.com" - April 21, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Baillie Gifford Invests Big in Blockchain.com Monero Hits Three-Year High Altcoins Up Links: Institutional XRP inflows surge as AUM nearly doubles Atomic swaps and network upgrades send Monero (XMR) price to a 3-year high UK Asset Manager Baillie Gifford Invests $100M in Blockchain.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/21/20216 minutes, 10 seconds
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"Venmo Now Supports Crypto" - April 20, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Venmo Now Supports Crypto Diem Focuses on Individuals Brian Brooks New CEO of Coinbase US Links: PayPal-owned Venmo launches cryptocurrency trading Facebook-backed Diem Association reportedly to launch stablecoin pilot in 2021 Former currency comptroller to become CEO of Binance US crypto exchange Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/20/20216 minutes, 18 seconds
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"UK Establishes CBDC Task Force" - April 19, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers UK Establishes CBDC Task Force WSJ Smacks SEC Time Takes Crypto Links: UK government establishes central bank digital currency task force SEC Causing ‘Confusion’ Over Cryptocurrency in Case With Ripple: WSJ Time Magazine to accept crypto payments for digital subscriptions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/19/20216 minutes, 30 seconds
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"Markets slide on rumors" April 18, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Bitcoin is down 1% at $53,955 Ethereum is down 2% at $2079 and Binance Coin is down 3% at 440.20 Vertcoin up 42% Dogecoin up 15% The Riksbank set out its 5 year timeframe for a central bank e-krona Mark Cuban invests in NFT data platform CryptoSlam Coinbase CEO Brian armstrong sold $291M in shares on opening day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/18/20216 minutes, 19 seconds
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"Market slides on Turkey's ban" April 17, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Bitcoin is down 1% at $60,623 Ethereum is up .5% at $2400 and Binance Coin is down 3% at 515.20 VeChain up 31% Bitcoin Cash up 24% Bitcoin SV up 19% Turkey has banned payments in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Bitmain is set to launch a new Ethereum ASIC miner — the AntMiner E9 Dapper Labs is raising money at a $7.5B valuation. Sotheby’s Pak NFT hauls in nearly $17M Dogecoin shut down Robinhood on Thursday night. Links: Auction house Sotheby's NFT sale yields nearly $17M A new generation of investors, crypto, and Robinhood — Under the Hood Bitcoin tumbles after Turkey bans crypto payments citing risks | Reuters NFT Startup Dapper Labs Raising Money at Over $7.5 Billion Valuation — The Information Antminer_main on Twitter: "#AntminerE9 is coming soon! Ready to set the world on fire! #Bitmain #Antminer #ETH #ethereum https://t.co/NAFzE8F3iu" / Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/17/20216 minutes, 56 seconds
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"Doge high. Much wow." April 16, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Bitcoin is up 1% at $60,661 Ethereum is up 1% at $2373 and Binance Coin is up 1% at 519.75 Dogecoin up 129% Ethereum Classic up 25% Theta Token up 15% Dogecoin reached a new all time high overnight. Binance burns over 1M BNB tokens—worth about $595M. Ark funds bought $110M more in Coinbase shares on Thursday Rothschild Investment picks up a $4.75M initial stake in Grayscale Ethereum Trust SushiSwap has made a $50k donation to No Kid Hungry Links: ARK buys $110 mln Coinbase shares, adding to positions | Reuters 15th BNB Burn | Quarterly Highlights and Insights from CZ | Binance Blog Slim Jim Dogecoin: 9 Things to Know About the Love Affair Between DOGE and the Meat Stick | Markets Insider Rothschild Investment Buys $4.75M Initial Stake in Grayscale Ethereum Trust - CoinDesk No Kid Hungry on Twitter: "Thank you @SushiSwap Core Developers for directing 25 ETH (~$50,000) to No Kid Hungry and to @TheGivingBlock for facilitating the transfer — we're so grateful for your help to get kids the meals they need in this crisis and beyond!" / Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/16/20216 minutes, 40 seconds
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"Berlin complete. Coinbase's day one." April 15, 2021.

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Bitcoin is up .5 at $62,476 Ethereum is up 1% at $2438 and Binance Coin is up slightly at 543.36 XFin Network up 41% Maker up 22% Compound up 17% $623M of Bitcoin that was stolen in the Bitfinex hack in 2016 moved yesterday. Berlin hard fork is complete on Ethereum Coinbase valued at over 65B after first day. VanEck launches new digital asset ETF. AXA Switzerland will let customers pay premiums in BTC. Links: Coinbase's first day on Nasdaq ends with an $85.7 billion valuation VanEck Launches Digital Transformation ETF (DAPP) | Business Wire Berlin Hard Fork Goes Live, Promises to Reduce Sky-High Ethereum Fees - Decrypt $623M in Bitcoin From 2016 Bitfinex Hack Moved Under Cover of COIN Hype - CoinDesk New payment option: Bitcoin | AXA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/15/20216 minutes, 49 seconds
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"Binance Lists COIN Today; Exodus Raises Fifty-Six Million Dollars; Privacy Number One in Digital Euro" - April 14, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Binance Lists COIN Today; Exodus Raises Fifty-Six Million Dollars; Privacy Number One in Digital Euro Links: Crypto Exchange Binance to List the Coinbase Stock Token COIN - CoinDesk Exodus Wallet raises almost $60M in crypto in regulated offering A Digital Euro Must Protect Privacy, ECB Public Survey Reveals - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/14/20215 minutes, 31 seconds
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"SEC Strikes Out on Records Request; Ether All-Time High; DLT Goes Mainstream" - April 13, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers SEC Strikes Out on Records Request; Ether All-Time High; DLT Goes Mainstream Links: Court Denies SEC's Request Seeking Years of Financial Records From Ripple Execs - CoinDesk Ether hits new all-time high above $2,200 hours ahead of Berlin hard fork Linux Foundation, Insurance Group Roll Out Platform to Cut Costs Using DLT - CoinDesk — Story from News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/13/20216 minutes, 14 seconds
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"Crypto Mom Speaks; Trust and Scarcity; Use It or Lose It" - April 12, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Crypto Mom Speaks; Trust and Scarcity; Use It or Lose It Links: China's Digital Yuan Comes With An Expiration Date | ZeroHedge Scarcity Cred: Crypto Is A $2 Trillion Disruptive Force | ZeroHedge "You’d Have To Shut Down The Internet" To Ban Bitcoin, Says SEC's Hester Peirce | ZeroHedge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/12/20215 minutes, 57 seconds
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"Miners hold" April 11, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Bitcoin is up slightly at $59,792 Ethereum is up slightly at $2150 and Binance Coin is up .5% at 471.20 Dogecoin up 19% Stellar up 17% XRP up 15% An executive in China has been accused of misappropriating $45M worth of state-owned bitcoins Data shows Bitcoin miners are holding on to their coins for the first time since December Web traffic to crypto exchange dropped nearly 9% in March Ziglu is offering users in the UK 5% annual interest on Bitcoin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/11/20216 minutes, 10 seconds
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"Christies to auction CryptoPunks" April 10, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Bitcoin is down slightly at $60,532 Ethereum is down slightly at $2161 and Binance Coin is up slightly at 485.32 Mirror protocol up 17% KuCoin up 15% XRP up 15% Christies will auction off nine CryptoPunks next month. Russian Central Bank officials indicate digital Ruble will launch in 2023. Caruso properties announced it will accept bitcoin for rent Square Crypto and Gemini teamed up to send a grant to the developers of The Mempool Open Source Project. Links: Caruso Bitcoin - Los Angeles Times Russian central bank officials indicate that a digital ruble will launch in 2023 Cryptopunks on Christies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/10/20216 minutes, 44 seconds
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"Coinbase joins DeFi Alliance " April 9, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Bitcoin is down .5% at $58,477 Ethereum is down slightly at $2084 and Binance Coin is up 1% at 436.15 Those are your leaders by market cap, top gainers in the last 24 hours… Waves up 39% Enjin Coin up 25% ThorChain up 19% The DeFi alliance added Coinbase to its roster. Riot Blockchain signed a contract to pick up 42,000 mining machines from Bitmain. Coinme launched 300 Bitcoin-enabled kiosks in Florida Robinhood reports 9.5M customers trading crypto on-app in Q1. Revolt is adding support for 11 new tokens. Links: Revolut adds 11 new tokens including Uniswap and Cardano How Crypto Fits Into Robinhood’s Mission | by Christine Brown | Apr, 2021 | Robinhood Coinbase on Twitter: "Coinbase has joined the @defialliance, an open association supporting DeFi startups. We look forward to working together to grow the cryptoeconomy." / Twitter Riot Blockchain Announces Milestone Purchase Order of 42,000 S19j Antminers, Growing Total Hash Rate to 7.7 EH/s Upon 2022 Deployment Nasdaq:RIOT Coinme Launches 300 Bitcoin-Enabled Kiosks in Florida - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/9/20216 minutes, 32 seconds
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Plaid announces $425M Series D

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Bitcoin is down .5% at $56,494 Ethereum is up slightly at $2000 and Binance Coin is down .5% at 396.50 Enjin Coin up 40% PancakeSwap up 16% IOTA up 15% Coinbase's Q1 results Plaid announces $425M Series D. FTXxMiami Heat partnership official. Hut8 to raise $400M on TSE. Links: HEAT Inks Partnership Deal With FTX.us | Miami Heat Plaid announces $425 million raise following failed Visa merger Coinbase reports an estimated $1.8 billion in total revenue for Q1 2021 Bitcoin mining firm Hut 8 files to raise nearly $400 million in Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/8/20216 minutes, 12 seconds
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"Crypto Not Money; Nothing But Crypto; New NFT Platform Launching This Spring" - April 7, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Crypto Not Money Nothing But Crypto New NFT Platform Launching This Spring Links: Bond Market Is What Stops BTC From Conquering USD: Analyst - CoinDesk CEO of biggest crypto exchange has ‘close to 100%’ of net worth in crypto Football star Tom Brady to launch his own NFT platform Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/7/20216 minutes, 56 seconds
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"Grayscale Adds Chainlink" - April 6, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Grayscale Adds Chainlink Coinshares Launches ETP on Swiss SIX Exchange VCs Invest Sixteen Billion in Blockchain Since 2012 Links: Grayscale Adds Chainlink to Its Digital Large Cap Fund - CoinDesk Asset Manager CoinShares Launches Litecoin ETP Venture capitalists invest over $16B in blockchain equity since 2012 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/6/20215 minutes, 52 seconds
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"XRP Back to Pre-SEC Suit Level" - April 5, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers XRP Back to Pre-SEC Suit Level GME to Sell 3.5 Million Shares BOJ PoC on CBDC Links: XRP Hits Two-Month Price High in Wake of Ether Rally - CoinDesk GME drops 14% as GameStop announces plans to sell up to 3.5M shares BOJ Starts Central Bank Digital Currency Experiments - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/5/20215 minutes, 59 seconds
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"The Weeknd's Weekend" April 4, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Bitcoin is down .5% at $57,200 Ethereum is down 1% at $2,037 and Binance Coin is down 1% at $335.00 Those are your leaders by market cap, top gainers in the last 24 hours… Helium up 21% BitTorrent up 20% Tron up 15% The IRS is working to get customer records from Kraken. The Weeknd’s NFT auction is going swimmingly on Nifty Gateway. Binance Futures hit a record high of over $10B yesterday. Thailand’s Central bank will test retail digital currency next year. Links: Binance's Crypto Derivatives Platform Sees Record Open Interest of $10B - CoinDesk Bank of Thailand CBDC pub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/4/20216 minutes, 34 seconds
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"New Ether All-time High" April 3, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Bitcoin is down slightly at $59,189 Ethereum is up slightly at $2094 and Binance Coin is up 1% at $345.00 BitTorrent up 29% Polkadot up 18% Tron up 16% Ether's new all time high of $2,140 Decentraland to add Polygon's Matic Network to get around gas fees UK’s FCA said bold new scam in action. FutureFintech acquires Nanjing Ribensi Electronic Technology company. Links: Blockchain Recovery Department (clone of FCA authorised firm) | FCA Move MANA between Ethereum and Polygon | Decentraland Future FinTech Acquires Chinese Mining Farm for $9M Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/3/20216 minutes, 13 seconds
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"Coinbase sets IPO date—4/14." April 2, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Bitcoin is down slightly at $59,445 Ethereum is up slightly at $2004 and Binance Coin is down 1% at 343.64 Helium up 23% Siacoin up 16% EOS up 15% Coinbase confirms their hotly anticipated IPO for April 14th. Morgan Stanley files for exposure to bitcoin. The weeknd is set to drop an NFT collection. Polychain is leading Greenwood’s $2M seed round. Bitcoin’s mining difficulty hits record high. Links: The Weeknd on Twitter: "Excited to announce that my first NFT drop is taking place on Saturday at 2:00 pm EST on @niftygateway. The collection will feature new music and limited edition art. I developed the artwork with Strange Loop Studios https://t.co/627BO4JekK" / Twitter SEC Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Filing Coinbase on Twitter: "We’re happy to announce that earlier today, the SEC declared our S-1 registration statement effective and that we expect our direct listing to occur on April 14, 2021, with our Class A common stock trading on the @NASDAQ under the ticker symbol COIN. https://t.co/cwRZWmj9Pv" / Twitter Bitcoin's mining difficulty adjusts to record high as new miners come online Polychain leads DeFi lending protocol Greenwood's $2 million seed round Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/2/20216 minutes, 13 seconds
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"World's second CBDC now operational" April 1, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Bitcoin is up slightly at $58,632 Ethereum is up slightly at $1,922 and Binance Coin is down slightly at $314.24 Filecoin up 30% Dogecoin up 24% Tron up 17% BlackRock began trading Bitcoin futures in January. Tesla developers lend a hand to BTCPay. Eastern Caribbean Central Bank debuts DCash Element Finance picked up $4.4 million in new funding Links: BlackRock has 'started to dabble' in bitcoin, says Rick Rieder Release 1.0.7.1 · btcpayserver/btcpayserver · GitHub The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank publicly launches new digital currency Element Finance Raises $4.4M to Bring Liquidity to Fixed Rate Income and Interest Markets | by Will Villanueva | Element Finance | Mar, 2021 | Medium Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/1/20216 minutes, 32 seconds
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"Bitcoin Flash Crash" - March 31, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Bitcoin Flash Crash Lagarde Lays Out Path to ECU CBDC Victoria Bitter for Solar Power? Links: Bitcoin flash crashes by $2K in 5 minutes, liquidating $600M in longs Digital euro could take four years, says ECB president Christine Lagarde Aussie Beer Can Now Be Exchanged for Excess Solar in New Program Involving Blockchain - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/31/20216 minutes, 6 seconds
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"PayPal Now Allows Crypto Payments, Conditions Apply" - March 30, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers PayPal Now Allows Crypto Payments, Conditions Apply Japan's First "A-1" Token XRP Holders May Intervene Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/30/20217 minutes, 10 seconds
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"Justin Sun Announces Just NFT Fund" March 29, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Justin Sun Announces Just NFT Fund Cuomo Tracks You With Blockchain Visa Settles Fiat With Crypto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/29/20216 minutes, 33 seconds
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"UK to publish new tax guidelines on crypto next week" March 28, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Bitcoin is down slightly at $55,652 Ethereum is down slightly at $1,692 and Binance Coin is up slightly at 268.08 Ankr Network up 23% Solana up 19% Icon up 16% Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear signs crypto mining incentives into law. Optimism is delaying its main net launch to July. Senate to confirm Gary Gensler. UK is set to publish new tax guidelines on crypto next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/28/20216 minutes, 9 seconds
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"Bank of Japan forms CBDC committee" March 27, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Bitcoin is down slightly at $54,350 Ethereum is up slightly at $1,677 and Binance Coin is up 5% at 254.71 Holo up 28% Filecoin up 22% Bittorrent up 15% Bank of Japan forms CBDC committee. Hut 8 mining corporation has purchased $30M worth of Nvidia’s new CMP. New Zealand funds management limited put 5% of its KiwiSaver growth fund into BTC. Benjamin Reynolds ordered to pay more than $571M for his fraudulent bitcoin trading scheme. Links: Bank of Japan statement Hut 8 Buys $30M Worth of Nvidia's New Crypto Mining GPUs - CoinDesk Investment or speculation: KiwiSaver fund enters the bitcoin era | Stuff.co.nz Federal Court Orders UK Man to Pay More Than $571 Million for Operating Fraudulent Bitcoin Trading Scheme | CFTC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/27/20216 minutes, 26 seconds
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"New York Times auctions NFT column for 560k" March 26, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Bitcoin is down 1.5% at $52,706 Ethereum is down .5% at $1,618 and Cardano is up 5% at 1.25 Those are your leaders by market cap Tron up 22% XRP up 15% Terra up 15% Avanti raises $37M in a series A. India's Ministry of Corporate Affairs requires more crypto disclosure from companies New York Times auctions NFT column for 560k US GSA set for another BTC auction. Links: Crypto token of New York Times column sells for $560,000. - The New York Times Get ready for cryptocurrency spring fever on GSA Auctions | GSA Indian companies will now have to disclose their crypto holdings in financial statements Digital asset bank Avanti raises $37 million in Series A ahead of launch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/26/20216 minutes, 37 seconds
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"Market slides ahead of options expiry" March 25, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Bitcoin is down 2% at $51,389 Ethereum is down 2% at $1,572 and Binance Coin is down 3% at 237.81 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: DeepBrain Chain up 29% Aragon network up 28% Market slides ahead of $6B options expiration. Serena Williams backs Bitcoin rewards startup Lolli. StarkWare raised 75M in a Series B led by Paradigm. Fidelity is the latest to file for a bitcoin ETF Links: Serena Williams Backs $5M Round in Bitcoin Rewards Startup Lolli - CoinDesk StarkWare raises $75 million in Series B funding round led by Paradigm  Fidelity Bitcoin ETF S-1 Record $6B in Options to Expire Friday - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/25/20216 minutes, 17 seconds
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"Tesla Takes Bitcoin for Cars Now" - March 24, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Tesla Takes Bitcoin for Cars Now Someone Big Bought the Bitcoin Dip Ripple Calls XRP Neutral Bridge in Paper Links: Elon Musk says Tesla now accepts Bitcoin from US customers Bitcoin Worth $806M Leaves Coinbase Pro - CoinDesk Ripple Touts Role for XRP in Central Bank Digital Currency White Paper - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/24/20216 minutes, 24 seconds
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"Institutional Inflows to Crypto Down" - March 23, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Institutional Inflows to Crypto Down OKEx Closes in South Korea over AML LocalBitcoins High Month in Morocco Links: Institutional crypto managers report record AUM despite U.S. inflows plummeting Crypto Exchange OKEx Korea to Close as New AML Rules Come Into Force - CoinDesk Crypto Is Banned in Morocco, but Bitcoin Buys Are Soaring - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/23/20216 minutes, 36 seconds
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"Danish Red Cross Sponsors Volcano Relief Bond On Blockchain" - March 22, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Danish Red Cross Sponsors Volcano Relief Bond On Blockchain SkyBridge Capital Files for Bitcoin ETF Links: Danish Red Cross sponsors $3M blockchain-based volcano catastrophe bond SkyBridge Capital latest to file Bitcoin ETF application with US SEC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/22/20215 minutes, 34 seconds
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"Coinbase delays IPO until April" March 21, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Bitcoin is up slightly at $56,094 Ethereum is up slightly at $1,766 and Binance Coin is down .5% at 258.76 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Matrix up 51% VSP up 34% Dawn up 33% Coinbase is delaying its direct listing until April Lindsay Lohan is partnering with Justin Sun to debut NFTs on Tron. Tony Hawk to auction NFT of his last Ollie 540. The latest Bitcoin ETF is coming from First Trust Advisors and Skybridge Capital. Fireblocks raised $133M to stay independant and bring crypto custody to megabanks. Links: Fireblocks Raises $133M to Serve More Megabanks With Crypto Custody - CoinDesk Lindsay Lohan Partners With Justin Sun to Release NFTs on Tron - CoinDesk Tony Hawk on Instagram: “In 1989 I started trying ollie 540’s as a joke, since it seemed there was no way to keep a skateboard on your feet throughout 1 1/2 spins…” Coinbase’s Direct Listing Is Said to Be Pushed Back to April - Bloomberg Bitcoin ETF S1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/21/20216 minutes, 13 seconds
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"Coinbase Settles With CFTC Over Old Trading Practices" March 20, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Bitcoin is up .5% at $59,102 Ethereum is up .5% at $1,841 and Binance Coin is down slightly at 269.11 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: BitTorrent up 83% Pundi X up 55% Tron up 16% Coinbase fined $6.5M by CFTC. The Guggenheim museum is looking for MBA interns who have an opinion on NFT artworks. NFT marketplace OpenSea raised 23 million in a series A round led by a16Z. Wirex defends tradmark in high court. Buyer of $69M Beeple NFT reveals himself. Links: CFTC Orders Coinbase Inc. to Pay $6.5 Million for False, Misleading, or Inaccurate Reporting and Wash Trading | CFTC Even NYC's Highfalutin Guggenheim Museum Is Looking at NFTs, Job Posting Suggests - CoinDesk NFTs: The First 5000 Beeples - The Metapurser Brown Rudnick Client Wirex Wins Cryptoback Trade Mark Infringement Claim Against Cryptocarbon and Bee-One - Brown Rudnick NFT marketplace OpenSea raises $23M in Series A round led by a16z Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/20/20216 minutes, 28 seconds
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"Japan’s SBI opens mining pool to the public" March 19, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Bitcoin is up 1% at $59,217 Ethereum is up .5% at $1,826 and Binance Coin is up slightly at 267.68 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: SiaCoin up 21% Theta Token up 17% Avalanche up 15% Wyoming’s DAO law passed in the state senate in a landslide vote. Japan’s SBI has opened its bitcoin mining pool to the public. DOJ brings charges to operators of unregistered New Hampshire exchange. Need a job? Work in the metaverse. Links: SBI Pool Announcement DAO Bill Detail Six Charged with Crimes Related to Virtual Currency Exchange Business | USAO-NH | Department of Justice This Casino in Decentraland Is Hiring (for Real) - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/19/20216 minutes, 10 seconds
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"Morgan Stanley Announces 3 Bitcoin Funds" March 18, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Bitcoin is down .5% at $58,180 Ethereum is down 1% at $1797 and Cardano is down 1.5% at $1.43 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Basic Attention Token up 30% Filecoin up 23fi% Crypto(.)com Chain up 15% Morgan Stanley annouces three Bitcoin-related funds for its top tier clients. Maple Finance raised $1.4M for its reputation based DeFi lending platform US GSA auctioned off 3/4 of a Bitcoin at just over $9k above the market price Vladimir Putin is calling for more scrutiny into the illicit use of digital assets Digital art heist. Links: Bitcoin: Morgan Stanley is the first big U.S. bank to offer wealthy clients access to bitcoin funds Maple Finance Raises $1.4M for Its Reputation-Based DeFi Lending Platform - CoinDesk The U.S. government auctions off 0.7501 BTC for $9,000 above market price Putin Says Russia Must Stop Illegal Cross-Border Crypto Transfers - CoinDesk Nifty Gateway on Twitter: "Please see our statement below on reports circulating around security concerns on Nifty Gateway 👇👇👇" / Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/18/20216 minutes, 37 seconds
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"Syndicate Raises One Million" - March 17, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Syndicate Raises One Million Arthur Hayes Surrenders April 6? Bitcoin Suisse AG Application Denied Links: Syndicate, an ‘AngelList for DeFi,’ Raises $1M Seed Round Led by IDEO CoLab Ventures - CoinDesk BitMEX Co-Founder Arthur Hayes Offers to Surrender to US Authorities in Hawaii - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/17/20216 minutes, 17 seconds
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"Ben Delo Pleads Not Guilty" - March 16, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Ben Delo Pleads Not Guilty Texas State Securities Board Tells Delta Crypt 'Cease and Desist' Another Unicorn for Crypto, Austria's First Links: Texas securities board takes action against hoax ‘Binance’-branded scheme Crypto Has Another Unicorn as Bitpanda Raises $170M at $1.2B Valuation - CoinDesk BitMEX executive surrenders in New York, pleads not guilty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/16/20216 minutes, 46 seconds
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"New Hong Kong Crypto Exchange Live" - March 15, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Links: OSL, Hong Kong's First Regulated Crypto Exchange, Commences Live Trading - CoinDesk New EIP hopes to quell tensions between Ethereum’s miners and developers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/15/20215 minutes, 59 seconds
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"Petition for France's Central Bank to buy BTC" - March 14th 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Bitcoin is up 1% at $60,409 Ethereum is up 1.5% at $1881 and Binance Coin is up 1% at 270.94 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Decentraland up 54% Hedra Hashgraph up 38% Terra up 24% DCG Foundry mining pool is open to the public. WisdomTree submits ETF proposal to the SEC. Bakkt receives BitLicense from NYDFS. A romanian barber has been arrested for allegedly stealing 620k in crypto. France’s central bank petitioned to purchase bitcoin. Links: Wisdomtree S-1 DCG Foundry mining pool opens to the public after quietly mining over 780 BTC New York regulators award BitLicense to ICE crypto venture Bakkt A petition asks French Parliament to allow central bank to hold bitcoin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/14/20216 minutes, 12 seconds
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"Bitcoin Breaks $60k" March 13, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Bitcoin is up .5% at $60,012 Ethereum is up .5% at $1905 and Binance Coin is down 1% at 277.51 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Chiliz up 50% SushiSwap up 20% BitTorrent up 20% Bitcoin broke the $60k barrier. Microstrategy added another $15M in bitcoin to its treasury. DogeDex atomic swap platform for Dogecoin is live Patrick Mahomes joins Gronk in minting digital sports collectibles on the blockchain. The australian government has set aside $7 million for blockchain pilot projects. Links: Decentralized Exchange Launches for Dogecoin Swaps - CoinDesk Department of Industry solving regulatory issues with AU$6.9m blockchain funding | ZDNet MicroStrategy Acquires Additional $15 Million in Bitcoin at Average Price of $57,146 Rafael Schultze-Kraft on Twitter: "$100m+ short liquidations within 10 minutes. Don't 👏 bet 👏 against 👏 #Bitcoin 👏 Chart: https://t.co/5enuFiIxQG https://t.co/lGOAMtnGAb" / Twitter Patrick Mahomes to sell NFT trading cards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/13/20216 minutes, 12 seconds
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Beeple's NFT sells at Christie's for $69M

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Bitcoin is down .5% at $55,940 Ethereum is down .5% at $1752 and Binance Coin is down 3% at 260.41 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Chiliz up 96% Matic Network up 42% Terra up 15% Gavel falls on NFT history. Jamaica is looking to pilot a CBDC Former UK chief for Coinbase joins MoonPay The bank of Russia looks to create a CBDC prototype Links: Beeple (b. 1981), EVERYDAYS: THE FIRST 5000 DAYS | Christie’s Bank of Russia Eyes Digital Ruble Prototype in Late 2021: Report - CoinDesk Bank of Jamaica set to roll out digital currency by early 2022 Beeple NFT Everydays Sells at Christies Auction for $69 Million in Ether - Bloomberg Former Coinbase CEO Zeeshan Feroz joins MoonPay as chief growth officer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/12/20215 minutes, 58 seconds
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"Beeple NFT Christie's Auction Tops $13M"

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Bitcoin is up slightly at $56,344 Ethereum is up .5% at $1792 and Binance Coin is down slightly at 282.56 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Hedra Hashgraph up 36% Theta Token up 26% Ziliqa up 15% Bidding for Beeple’s EVERYDAYS NFT on auction with Christies tops $13M. Weibo has suspended Huobi, OKEx and Binance accounts. Greyscale's ETF considerations. Links: Bids for Beeple's 5000-day collection at over $13M as auction winds down Chinese social media Weibo suspends Huobi, OKEx and Binance accounts GBTC ETF prospectus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/11/20216 minutes, 19 seconds
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"Ripple Drops YouTube Suit" - March 10, 2021

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Ripple Drops YouTube Suit Digital Currency Group Buys Up To $250 Million in Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Links: Ripple ends YouTube lawsuit over XRP giveaway scams, says CEO Digital Currency Group to Put up to $250M Into Grayscale's Bitcoin Trust - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/10/20215 minutes, 45 seconds
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"Bitcoin Whales Buy the Dip" - March 9, 2021

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Bitcoin Whales Buy The Dip Coinbase On Track for 90 Billion Dollar Valuation Ethereum Sees Berlin Upgrades April 14 Links: Bitcoin whales 'bought the dip' as orders for $100K or more hit all-time highs Coinbase Valuation Nears $100B Ahead of March Nasdaq Listing: Bloomberg - CoinDesk — Story Ethereum to roll out Berlin upgrade with 4 EIPs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/9/20216 minutes, 31 seconds
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"Centra Tech's Sharma Sentenced" - March 8, 2021

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Centra Tech's Sharma Sentenced Ohio Democrat Senator Brown Wants CBDC PAID Tokens Wrongly Created Links: Paid Network Exploit Mints Attacker 60M Tokens: Report - CoinDesk Sen. Sherrod Brown pens letter saying Fed must move forward on CBDC Centra Tech co-founder sentenced to eight years in prison for fraudulent ICO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/8/20216 minutes, 32 seconds
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"Ethereum’s EIP 1559 set for July rollout"

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Bitcoin is down slightly at $50,734 Ethereum is down 1% at $1664 and Binance Coin is down .5% at 238.85 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Mir coin up 20% Aave up 16% Uniswap up 15% The IRS issued clarification around crypto taxable events. DeFi Project Meerkat was apparently exploited for $31 million worth of crypto Ethereum’s EIP 1559 proposal set for July Links: Ethereum's 'EIP 1559' Fee Market Overhaul Greenlit for July - CoinDesk Rug pull? DeFi project Meerkat drained by $31M on Binance Smart Chain Frequently Asked Questions on Virtual Currency Transactions | Internal Revenue Service Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/7/20216 minutes, 23 seconds
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"Ripple eyes CBDCs. McAfee charged" March 6th, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Bitcoin is down slightly at $47,399 Ethereum is down 1% at $1525 and Cardano is down .5% at 1.10 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Populous up 21% Whale up 20% John McAfee charged with conspiracy to commit fraud, and money laundering. BitGo earns trust license from the NYDFS. Ripple is working to pivot private ledger to central bank digital currencies. Swedish fraudster Roger Nils-Jones Karlsson has pled guilty to charges of securities fraud. Links: John McAfee charged with fraud over cryptocurrency - BBC News BitGo Receives NY Trust Charter from the New York State Department of Financial Services | Business Wire Ripple Pilots a Private Ledger for Central Banks Launching CBDCs | Ripple Cryptocurrency Fraudster Pleads Guilty to Securities Fraud and Money Laundering Charges in Multi-Million Dollar Investment Scheme | OPA | Department of Justice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/6/20216 minutes, 10 seconds
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"Square acquires stake in Tidal. Brave acquires Tailcat." March 5, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Bitcoin is up slightly at $47,969 Ethereum is up slightly at $1488 and Cardano is down slightly at 1.13 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: ZKS up 18% Harmony up 16% Iota up 15% Jack Dorsey’s Square acquired a majority stake in JayZ’s music streaming service Tidal Brave Browser has acquired Tailcat. Kings of Leon is releasing a project as an NFT crypto(.)com announces a $200M fund for crypto startups Links: Brave acquires search engine to offer the first private alternative to Google Search and Google Chrome on both mobile and desktop Crypto.com Capital | Accelerating Growth for Crypto Start-Ups Kings of Leon Will Be the First Band to Release an Album as an NFT - Rolling Stone Square, Inc. Announces Plans To Acquire Majority Ownership Stake In TIDAL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/5/20216 minutes, 9 seconds
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"Cuomo announces 'Excelsior Pass'" March 4th, 2020

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers It’s 8am Eastern, March 4th and this is your Daily Crypto Report. Bitcoin is down 1% at $48,893 Ethereum is down .05% at $1548 and Cardano is down 1.5% at 1.14 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Enjin Coin up 48% Hedra Hashgraph up 26% Theta Token 15% Arthur Hayes may voluntarily come to the US from Singapore at the request of the federal prosecutors A group in Brooklyn purchased and burned Banksy’s piece Morons to create NFT. Andrew Cuomo announces "Excelsior Pass" test of IBM’s blockchain app for proving Covid-19 status Links: Burnt Banksy on Twitter: "Full HD video https://t.co/sKAu2AERmJ" / Twitter BitMEX's Arthur Hayes May Surrender to US Officials in April - CoinDesk Governor Cuomo Announces Pilot Program Testing the Excelsior Pass at Madison Square Garden and Barclays Center | Governor Andrew M. Cuomo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/4/20216 minutes
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"KY Wants Miners; PayPal Wants Curv" - March 3, 2021

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. KY Wants Miners; PayPal Wants Curv Links: Kentucky bill to provide tax breaks for local crypto miners PayPal to Buy Crypto Custody Firm Curv: Sources - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/3/20216 minutes, 2 seconds
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"Cardano Hails Hard Fork Mary " - March 2, 2021

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Cardano Hails Hard Fork Mary CBOE Files Form 19b-4 for Van Eck crypto ETF Telegram Investor Demands One Hundred Million Back Links: CBOE files to list Van Eck's proposed Bitcoin ETF Cardano Becomes a Multi-Asset Blockchain With Today's Hard Fork - CoinDesk TON Investor Threatens to Sue Telegram if Not Compensated for £100M: Report - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/2/20216 minutes, 54 seconds
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"February Crypto Trading Volume Tops One Trillion" - March 1, 2021

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. February Crypto Trading Volume Tops One Trillion Ghana Launches FinTech Sandbox Google Data Adds Crypto Info Links: Google Finance Adds Crypto Data Tab - CoinDesk Ghana to Prioritize Blockchain in New Regulatory Sandbox - CoinDesk Monthly crypto exchange volumes broke $1 trillion for the first time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/1/20216 minutes, 5 seconds
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"DeFi records" February 28, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Bitcoin is down 2% at $44,612 Ethereum is down 2% at $1356 and Cardano is down 3% at $1.24 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Vite up 94% Cortex up 52% Puma Pay up 47% DeFi Protocol Furucombo exploited for $14M. Ethereum scaling startup Optimism lands a $25M series A led by a16z DeFi protocol revenue hit a record monthly high this month. Craig Wright wants a piece of all the legends. Links: Investing in Optimism - Andreessen Horowitz DeFi protocol revenue has reached a record monthly high in February Mt. Gox Victim Issues Legal Notice to Craig Wright Over Stolen Funds - CoinDesk Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/28/20215 minutes, 57 seconds
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"Ethereum miners standing against EIP-1559" February 27, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Bitcoin is up slightly at $47,427 Ethereum is up .5% at $1486 and Cardano is down .5% at 1.42 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Stellar up 22% Cosmos up 19% Polkadot up 17% Ethereum miners are hashing out their differences regarding protocol update EIP-1559. Bitcoin in Nigeria is trading at a 46% premium on the exchange Luno Nigeria. There’s apparently a backdoor on popular website Bitcoin Paper Wallet. Links: Bitcoin Is Trading at a 46% Premium on Luno Nigeria - CoinDesk Staying on the (b)right side of history: EIP-1559 | f2pool Ethereum's biggest mining pools take opposing stances on EIP-1559 plan BitcoinPaperWallet ‘Back Door’ Responsible for Millions in Missing Funds, Research Suggests - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/27/20216 minutes, 16 seconds
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"Bitcoin slides. Buzz around Coinbase IPO"

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Bitcoin is up 1% at $46,630 Ethereum is up slightly at $1479 and Cardano is up 1% at 1.11 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: TrustSwap up 43% Cartesi up 37% and Oly up 21% Bitcoin dropped below 45k—biggest weekly price drop since March 2020. Beeple sells on Nifty Gateway for record $6.6M. UK Treasury realises they need to hit the gas to retain fintech relevance. Coinbase files S-1: revenue topped $1 billion in 2020, CEO pulls in $60M/yr. Links: Beeple (b. 1981), EVERYDAYS: THE FIRST 5000 DAYS | Christie’s Nifty Gateway on Twitter: "CROSSROAD By @beeple The #1/1 from beeple's first NG drop has just resold on the secondary market for $6.6 million. History has just been made. Congrats to beeple and of course to @pablorfraile for the sale. https://t.co/mTYG4VABSw" / Twitter Review of UK Fintech Coinbase Paid CEO Armstrong $60M in 2020 – Including $1.8M for 'Personal Security' - CoinDesk Ki Young Ju 주기영 on Twitter: "13k $BTC flowed out from Coinbase a few hours ago. It seems those BTC went to multiple Coinbase custody wallets. US institutional investors are still buying Bitcoin at the 48k price. This is the strongest bullish signal I've ever seen. Chart 👉 https://t.co/20Dz85Y5mG https://t.co/SC7Fol7CGQ" / Twitter Coinbase pre-IPO shares soar on FTX after S-1 drop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/26/20216 minutes, 19 seconds
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"MicroStrategy holds 90k BTC. Fed will bring Digital Dollar questions to citizens" February 25, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Bitcoin is up 1% at $51,200 Ethereum is up 1% at $1611 and Binance Coin is down slightly at 247 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Fantom up 30% Icon up 16% and Matic Network up 16% Microstrategy adds to their hoard trading an additional 19,452 Bitcoins for $1.02B in cash. Coinbase reveals that it holds Bitcoin, and other cryptos on its balance sheet. The Federal Reserve will turn to the public to see appetite for a digital dollar beginning this year. MoneyGram suspended the use of Ripple’s platform for the duration of the SEC lawsuit Links: Coinbase offers corporations a trusted solution for adding crypto to their corporate treasury | by Coinbase | Feb, 2021 | The Coinbase Blog MicroStrategy Acquires Additional 19,452 Bitcoins for $1.026 Billion Powell says the Fed will engage the public on a digital dollar this year MoneyGram says it has 'suspended' use of Ripple's platform amid SEC lawsuit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/25/20216 minutes, 20 seconds
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"Square adds $170M in BTC"

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Bitcoin is up 1% at $50,815 Ethereum is up 1% at $1692 and Binance Coin is up 3% at 270 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Uniswap up 22% Compound up 20% and Maker up 16% Square announced that it purchased another 3,318 Bitcoin as a reserve. Square pulled in $4.5B in bitcoin revenue in 2020. Iced Tea company in hot water with SEC. Almeda is leading the $40M round for Oxygen Links: SEC halts trading of iced tea company that pivoted to blockchain | Ars Technica Square Inc. - Square, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Results SQUARE SEC Form 10-k Alameda leads $40m investment in DeFi prime brokerage Oxygen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/24/20216 minutes, 16 seconds
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"ECB Wants Power to Veto Stablecoins in Europe" - February 23, 2021

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. ECB Wants Power to Veto Stablecoins in Europe State Bank of India Joins Liink Bottlepay Raises Fifteen and a Half Million in Funding Round Links: ECB Wants to Be Able to Veto Stablecoins Like Diem in the EU - CoinDesk State Bank of India joins JPMorgan’s blockchain payments network Bottlepay, a Payments Startup That Lets You Send Bitcoin on Social Media, Raises $15M - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/23/20216 minutes, 22 seconds
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"Tesla Profits More From Bitcoin Than Cars" - February 22, 2021

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Tesla Profits More From Bitcoin Than Cars WeBank and MyBank to Pilot Digital Yuan Carney Joins Stripe Links: Tesla made $1B profit on its Bitcoin buy, says analyst Ant-backed MYbank to help China expand digital yuan trial Stripe Names Digital Currency Advocate, Former BoE Governor Carney to Board - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/22/20216 minutes
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"Ethereum Hard Fork Berlin April 14, 2021" - February 21, 2021

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Ethereum Hard Fork Berlin April 14, 2021 Polkadot Price Up: Connectivity the Cause Ether High Links: Ethereum Core Developers Eye Mid-April for 'Berlin' Hard Fork - CoinDesk Polkadot (DOT) gains 42% ahead of its long-awaited parachain auctions Ether Sets New All-Time High Over $2,000 as Bull Run Continues - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/21/20216 minutes, 9 seconds
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"MicroStrategy Continues Debt-For-Bitcoin Business Model" , February 20, 2021

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. MicroStrategy Continues Debt-For-Bitcoin Business Model 500.com Buying BTC.com Crypto to Rum Soon in Bermuda Links: MicroStrategy Raises $1.05B in Latest Debt-for-Bitcoin Offering - CoinDesk Bermuda to Pilot Digital Dollar for Rum Sales - CoinDesk Bitcoin mining pool BTC.com is getting acquired by NYSE-listed 500.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/20/20215 minutes, 55 seconds
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"Nvidia unveils new chip for Ethereum mining" February 19,2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Bitcoin is down slightly at $52,583 Ethereum is up slightly at $1932 and Binance Coin is up 1% at 269 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Huobi Token up 21% Iota up 15% Neo up 15% Nvidia unveils new chip for Ethereum mining. Ebang raises $70M in a follow-up public offering. Bill Gates says he's "neutral" on Bitcoin. Fidelity Charitable received 28 million dollars in crypto donations in 2020. Links: Squawk Box on Twitter: ""I don't own #Bitcoin. I'm not short Bitcoin," says @BillGates. "I do think moving money into a more digital form and getting transaction costs down, that's something the Gates Foundation does in developing countries." https://t.co/DDe5X196ax" / Twitter GeForce Is Made for Gaming, CMP Is Made to Mine | The Official NVIDIA Blog Ebang International Announces Closing of Follow-on Public Offering | Ebang International Holdings Inc. Fidelity Charitable Giving Report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/19/20216 minutes, 17 seconds
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"Coinbase pre-IPO valuation at $77B" February 18, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Bitcoin is up slightly at $51,397 Ethereum is down slightly at $1901 and Cardano is up .5% at .92 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Binance Coin up 33% Huobi Token up 17% Elrond up 16% Ethereum finds new all time high above $1900. Coinbase is valued at $77B ahead of its IPO Kia Motors America is apparently the victim of a ransomware attack Mastercard partners with Island Pay & Bahamas central bank for prepaid card linked to the Sand Dollar. Sweden’s Riksbank will extend its pilot project for a CBDC for another 12 months Links: Kia Motors America suffers ransomware attack, $20 million ransom Coinbase, Readying for Public Listing, Gets $77B Valuation From Nasdaq Private Market - CoinDesk Swiss canton of Zug starts accepting tax payments in cryptocurrency Mastercard inks partnership for prepaid card linked to Bahamas CBDC Riksbank extends test of technical solution for the e-krona | Sveriges Riksbank Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/18/20216 minutes, 6 seconds
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"Christies to auction Beeple's work" February 17, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Bitcoin is down 1% at $51,015 Ethereum is up 1% at $1826 and Cardano is up slightly at .87 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: PancakeSwap up 30% IOST up 25% Decred up 18% Bitcoin mining offline in storm-swept Texas. Christies set for first-of-its-kind auction of Beeple's work. 2nd ETF races through Canadian approvals. Dubai free zone becomes first UAE government entity to accept bitcoin. Links: NYDIG Bitcoin ETF Bitcoin Mining Farms in Texas Offline From Winter Storm - CoinDesk Dubai free zone KIKLABB starts accepting Bitcoin - first government entity to do so | Markets – Gulf News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/17/20216 minutes, 12 seconds
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"Bitcoin breaks 50k barrier" February 16, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by OliveAI.com/careers Bitcoin is up .5% at $49,593 Ethereum is up slightly at $1795 Cardano is down 1% at .88 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Cosmos up 23% Horizon up 15% Bitcoin has broken above 50k for the first time ever MicroStrategy looks to raise $690M to buy more Bitcoin. UK based ExMO went down yesterday with a DDoS attack. Russia’s lower house is set to discuss a bill on crypto taxation this week. Links: MicroStrategy Announces Proposed Private Offering of $600 Million of Convertible Senior Notes (1) EXMO on Twitter: "Important: DDoS attack on EXMO 📢❗️ Please note the EXMO exchange website is now under the DDoS attack. The servers are temporarily unavailable. We are solving this issue right now. Please stay tuned." / Twitter Russia's Lower House to Consider Bill on Crypto Taxation This Week - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/16/20215 minutes, 57 seconds
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"Synthetix raises $12M. PayPal wants to be a CBDC distributor." February 15, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up .5% at $48,010 Ethereum is up 1% at $1810 and Cardano is up 1% at .87 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Theta Token up 17% Kusama up 16% The Graph up 15% ConsenSys is helping Iranian women learn solidity with grants and scholarships. Coinbase ventures and paradigm led a $12M round for Synthetix. Paypal wants to be a CBDC distributor. Argo Blockchain plots new 200MW facility in Texas. Links: LOI Signing - 07:00:04 10 Feb 2021 - ARB News article | London Stock Exchange Coinbase Ventures, Paradigm Invest $12M in Synthetix DeFi Platform - CoinDesk ConsenSys Grants Help Iranian Women Learn Solidity - CoinDesk PayPal Wants to Be a CBDC Distributor - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/15/20216 minutes, 12 seconds
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"Hacker says 'alohomora' to Alpha Homora—drains $37M" February 14, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up 1% at $49,523 Ethereum is up .5% at $1838 and Cardano is down 1% at .85 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Bitcoin Cash up 26% NEO up 19% Bitcoin SV up 18% Alpha Homora was exploited for $37M yesterday North Bmerican bitcoin ETF has been approved by a Canadian securities regulator. The Spartan Group unveils new $50M DeFi venture fund. Links: Alpha Finance Lab on Twitter: "Dear Alpha community, we've been notified of an exploit on Alpha Homora V2. We're now working with @AndreCronjeTech and @CreamdotFinance together on this. The loophole has been patched. We're in the process of investigating the stolen fund, and have a prime suspect already." / Twitter First North American Bitcoin ETF Approved by Canadian Securities Regulator - CoinDesk Spartan Group creates $50 million venture fund to bridge global markets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/14/20215 minutes, 54 seconds
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"Iowa levels the DLT contract playing field" February 13, 2021

It’s 8am Eastern, February 12th and this is your Daily Crypto Report. Bitcoin is up .75% at $46,678 Ethereum is up 1% at $1792 and Cardano is up 3% at .89 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Dash up 29% VeChain up 20% stellar up 15% A bill was introduced in Iowa to create a more even playing field for blockchain and smart contracts. a16z put more money behind DeFi payment platform Celo. Swarm raised $6 Million in a private token sale. Over $5 Billion has been staked in the Ethereum 2 staking contract. Links: Bill Text: IA SF303 | 2021-2022 | 89th General Assembly | Introduced | LegiScan A16z backs DeFi payments platform Celo's $20 million raise Swarm secures funds for mainnet release | by Ethereum Swarm | Ethereum Swarm | Feb, 2021 | Medium ETH worth more than $5 billion has been staked in the Eth2 contract Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/13/20216 minutes, 4 seconds
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"Jay-Z & Jack Announce BTrust Endowment" February 12, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up .5% at $47,923 Ethereum is up slightly at $1782 and Cardano is up slightly at .92 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: TheGraph up 64% Cosmos up 27% Tron up 16% Jack Dorsey and Jay Z announced a new endowment called BTrust. The Indian government is hardening its stance on cryptocurrency. Andrew Yang says he'll make NYC a BTC hub if elected. Miami Commission taps breaks on Mayor Francis Suarez's plans. Links: Miami City Hall could start doing business in Bitcoin | Miami Herald jack on Twitter: "JAY-Z/@S_C_ and I are giving 500 BTC to a new endowment named ₿trust to fund #Bitcoin development, initially focused on teams in Africa & India. It‘ll be set up as a blind irrevocable trust, taking zero direction from us. We need 3 board members to start: https://t.co/L4mRBryMJe" / Twitter Intent On Ban, India To Give Transition Time To Crypto Investors — BQ Exclusive Andrew Yang🧢🗽🇺🇸 on Twitter: "As mayor of NYC - the world’s financial capital - I would invest in making the city a hub for BTC and other cryptocurrencies." / Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/12/20216 minutes, 20 seconds
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"Amazon hires for digital currency project. Mastercard to support crypto." February 11, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up 1.5% at $46,525 Ethereum is up 1.7% at $1778 and Cardano is up 1% at .91 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Iota up 57% TheGraph up 47% VeChain up 17% Amazon hires for digital currency project in Mexico. Mastercard to support crypto before 2022. Jack Dorsey donates $1M to Coin Center. Nouriel Roubini tired of market shenanigans. Links: Amazon Preparing to Launch a 'Digital Currency' Project in Mexico - CoinDesk Jerry Brito on Twitter: "Coin Center has received and incredibly generous gift of $1 million from @jack — we’re speechless. 😮 We were almost to our goal for the matching campaign when he put us over the top and then some. Your confidence in our work is incredibly humbling." / Twitter Why Mastercard is bringing crypto onto its network SEC Should Monitor Tesla's Elon Musk for Market Manipulation: Roubini - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/11/20216 minutes, 9 seconds
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"Crypto Market Cap $1.413 Trilliion, Passes Alphabet" February 10, 2021

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Crypto Market Cap $1.413 Trilliion, Passes Alphabet JPMorgan Dismisses Corporate Bitcoin Buying Over "Price Volatility" Deutsche Telekom AG Digs DeFi Who Is Mining With These? Links: Tesla's Bitcoin Buy May Not Trigger Wave of Corporate Demand, Says JPMorgan - CoinDesk Chainlink Supporter Deutsche Telekom Has Quietly Started Staking on Blockchains - CoinDesk Mystery Entity Just Set up 20K Bitcoin Miners in Siberia: Report - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/10/20216 minutes, 28 seconds
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"Ether High" February 9, 2021

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Ether High Binance Drops Forbes Suit Reddit Raises 250 Million in Series E Funding Round Links: Ether Hits $1,800 for First Time as Market Cap Passes $200B - CoinDesk Binance quietly drops ‘multi-million’ Forbes defamation lawsuit Reddit Raises $250M After WallStreetBets' GameStop Pump - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/9/20216 minutes, 16 seconds
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"Bitcoin Record High" February 8, 2021

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Bitcoin Record High Coinsquare Launches Quick Trade Wallet Maker Ledger Now Uses WalletConnect Links: Bitcoin Hits New Record High Over $43K on Tesla News - CoinDesk Coinsquare launches Quick Trade mobile app with instant funding Hardware Wallet Maker Ledger Adds DeFi Support to Mobile App - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/8/20216 minutes, 16 seconds
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"Locked Wallets. Prize Money. Extradition." February 7th, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down .5% at $38,863 Ethereum is down 1% at $1617 and Cardano is down 2% at .67 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Elrond up 33% Dogecoin up 22% Stellar up 18% German police have seized 1700 bitcoin from a hacker but can’t access the coins. Starcraft tournament from 2011 offered 25 bitcoin as a consolation prize. CFPB looks at Venmo Serbian man extradited to Lone Star State Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/7/20215 minutes, 49 seconds
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"Nigeria Central Bank Clamps Down on Crypto" February 6, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $40,037 Ethereum is down slightly at $1678 and Polkadot is down 1% at 20.07 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Binance Coin up 23% Cosmos up 17% Elrond up 16% Nigeria’s central bank has ordered banks to close accounts of all crypto users COPA is challenging craig wright’s Bitcoin white paper claim. Links: Nigeria Central Bank Orders Cryptocurrency Accounts to Close - Bloomberg COPA on Twitter: "COPA stands for an open financial system and was formed to remove barriers that stifle innovation. We are hosting the Bitcoin whitepaper and stand with our members and the crypto community to address this issue. Here’s our letter in response to last week’s cease and desists. https://t.co/NfM56rfCEc" / Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/6/20216 minutes, 10 seconds
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"Yearn Finance Exploited" February 5, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up 1% at $37,929 Ethereum is up slightly at $1665 and Polkadot is down 1% at 20.58. Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Maker up 37% Cardano up 17% Theta Token up 16% Yearn Finance suffered an exploit in a DAI lending protocol. LL Cool J, Paul Tudor Jones among backers of stealth crypto fund Suzhou will give away about $5M in the latest digital yuan test. Crosstower is launching a bitcoin fund Stefan He Qin facing charges for $90M security fraud. Links: Founder Of $90 Million Cryptocurrency Hedge Fund Charged With Securities Fraud And Pleads Guilty In Federal Court | USAO-SDNY | Department of Justice Suzhou to give away around $5 million in latest digital yuan test yearn.finance on Twitter: "We have noticed the v1 yDAI vault has suffered an exploit. The exploit has been mitigated. Full report to follow." / Twitter $72M Crypto Fund Backed by Paul Tudor Jones and LL Cool J Comes Out of Stealth - CoinDesk CrossTower Launches Bitcoin Fund to Compete With Grayscale’s GBTC - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/5/20216 minutes, 10 seconds
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"New Ether ATH. Visa Partners with First Boulevard" February 4, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $37,673 Ethereum is up 1% at $1643 and Polkadot is down .slightly at 20.38. Top gainers in the last 24 hours: UMA up 136% DogeCoin up 55% Aave up 32% Ether new ATH Coinbase looks to Nasdaq. PayPal is creating a dedicated business unit for crypto services. NFT Marketplace Rarible picked up $1.75M in seed funding. Visa partners with First Boulevard Links: Visa Expands Digital Currency Roadmap with First Boulevard | Business Wire Rarible secures funding from CoinFund to build community-governed NFT marketplace | by Rarible | Medium PayPal is investing in a new business unit focused on crypto and digital currencies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/4/20216 minutes, 9 seconds
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"Glassnode Data Shows Fifteen Percent of Bitcoin Hoarded in 'Accumulation Addresses'" February 3, 2021

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Glassnode Data Shows Fifteen Percent of Bitcoin Hoarded in 'Accumulation Addresses Exchange Website Traffic Up Visa Pilots APIs to Buy/Sell Bitcoin Links: US Bitcoin exchange traffic explodes as analyst says flows hint at new BTC bull run Bitcoin Holders Have Now Stashed Away 15% of Circulating Supply - CoinDesk Visa Signals Further Crypto Ambitions With API Pilot for Bank Customers to Buy Bitcoin - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/3/20216 minutes, 36 seconds
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"Gemini Earn Pays Interest" February 2, 2021

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Gemini Earn Pays Interest Bitcoin Ready to Rock After Consolidation Phase MicroStrategy Currenctly Owns 71,079 Bitcoin Links: Bullish Bitcoin Fundamentals Point to Renewed Price Rally Ahead - CoinDesk Winklevoss’ Gemini crypto exchange launches ‘Earn’ offering MicroStrategy Adds to Bitcoin Trove With Another $10M Purchase - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/2/20215 minutes, 51 seconds
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"WallStreetBets: The Movie" February 1, 2021

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. WallStreetBets: The Movie Cuban Cheers XRP Price Jumps to Pre-SEC Levels Links: Wallstreetbets and GameStop saga set for Hollywood treatment in new film XRP Erases SEC-Led Drop as Supporters Pump Price Over $0.60 - CoinDesk Mark Cuban thinks Wall Street stands no chance against digital natives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/1/20215 minutes, 59 seconds
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"India's ban. Ripple response. MicroStrategy hunts." January 31st, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up 1% at $34,012 Ethereum is up .5% at $1361 and XRP is down .5% at .49 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Avalanche up 27% Ethos up 23% The Graph up 15% MicroStrategy looks for more bitcoin. India proposes ban on private cryptos Bitcoin Core dev Jonas Schnelli receives grant from bitcoin miner Marathon Patent Group. Ripple files court response to the SEC’s XRP lawsuit Links: MicroStrategy says it will look into 'various approaches' to obtain more bitcoin India's bulletin Marathon Patent Group Provides One-Year Grant to World-Renowned Bitcoin Core Developer Jonas Schnelli :: Marathon Patent Group (MARA) Ripple filing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/31/20216 minutes, 26 seconds
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"BlockFi files for BTC Trust" January 30, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up .5% at $33,865 Ethereum is down slightly at $1341 and Polkadot is up .5% at $16.44 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Compound up 30% Elrond up 23% SushiSwap up 18% BlockFi is building out a bitcoin trust. NYDIG added former square capital lead Jackie Reses to its board of directors. On Visa's Q1 earnings call CEO Alfred Kelly said Visa will make crypto payments safer and more widely available. Blockfolio launched zero-fee crypto trading on its app this week. Links: NYDIG Strengthens Leadership with Appointment of Jacqueline D. Reses to Board of Directors Blockfolio launches zero-fee crypto trading on its app SEC FORM D BLOCKFI Visa's Q1 earnings call reveals details about its crypto strategy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/30/20216 minutes, 23 seconds
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"Dogecoin Shines. Elon Tweets." January 29, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up 2.5% at $37,696 Ethereum is up .5% at $1,420 and Polkadot is up 3% at $17.50 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Dogecoin up 400% Stellar up 22% FTX Token up 21% Elon musk edits twitter bio to read "Bitcoin" DogeCoin hits ATH. Robinhood CEO defends firm. Ripple is facing a new class-action lawsuit in Florida. Links: Lawmakers announce hearings on GameStop and online trading platforms | TechCrunch Robinhood Wasn’t Forced into Buying Limits: CEO - Bloomberg Bitcoin Surges to $37K After Elon Musk Adds Crypto to Twitter Bio - CoinDesk Toomey Filing vs. Ripple Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/29/20216 minutes, 29 seconds
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"Centralized Finance Highlights Decentralized Applications" January 28, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down 1% at $31,232 Ethereum is up slightly at $1310 and Polkadot is down 1% at $17.08 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Dogecoin up 49% Elrond up 27% Cosmos up 16% GME Frenzy highlights centralization in status quo. The Federal Reserve keeps things loose. BIS' Agustín Carstens is not a fan of bitcoin. Blockstream picks up $25M worth of mining rigs from MicroBT. Links: Blockstream Purchase $25M of Bitcoin Mining Hardware from MicroBT Wall Street, Big Tech Clamp Down on GameStop-Style Pumps; Biden Admin 'Monitoring' Situation - CoinDesk BIS Chief Blasts Bitcoin's Viability, Prompting Blowback From Advocates - CoinDesk Fed Holds Policy Steady as Economy Stumbles - WSJ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/28/20216 minutes, 28 seconds
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"PompCryptoJobs Live" January 27, 2021

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. PompCryptoJobs Live Public Companies Now Hold $3.6 Billion Bitcoin One Third of UK Citizens Are Crypto Curious Links: ‘Pomp’ Launches Crypto Jobs Board With Gemini, Coinbase and BlockFi - CoinDesk Bitcoin held by public companies has surged 400% in 12 months to $3.6 billion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/27/20216 minutes, 16 seconds
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"Signal Ponders Privacy Crypto Token" January 26, 2021

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Signal Ponders Privacy Crypto Token Stellar Invests Five Million Dollars in Wyre Gemini Pumps Up Singapore Unit Links: Stellar Development Foundation Invests $5M in Crypto Payments Firm Wyre - CoinDesk Signal reportedly exploring crypto payment features Gemini Exchange Adds Local Currency, DeFi Tokens in Singapore Expansion - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/26/20216 minutes, 4 seconds
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"ConsenSys Partners with BSN, Takes Quorum to China" January 25, 2021

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. ConsenSys Partners with BSN, Takes Quorum to China Marathon Bought the Bitcoin Dip; CEO Aims for Pure Play Bitcoin Company Russian Officials Must Divest Digital Assets by April 1 Links: Ethereum-Based ConsenSys Quorum Partners with China’s BSN Blockchain - CoinDesk Crypto Miner Marathon Patent Group Buys $150M in Bitcoin - CoinDesk Russian Public Officials Banned From Holding Cryptocurrency - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/25/20216 minutes, 15 seconds
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"Samsung joins crowd eyeing Austin, TX" January 24, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down 1% at $32,354 Ethereum is down slightly at $1325 and Polkadot is down 1% at $17.64 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Golem up 35% Aave up 17% Uniswap up 16% Mad Money’s Jim Cramer tells lottery winner to buy Bitcoin. Crypto exchange LVL is opening pre-orders for a MasterCard debit card. Samsung eyes a $10B nanochipmaking facility in Austin Texas iSTOX raised $50M in a series-A funding round. Links: How Jim Cramer would invest the $731 million Powerball jackpot iSTOX closes Series A funding round with USD 50 million raised Bitcoin Exchange LVL Launches Mastercard Debit Card - CoinDesk Samsung Is Said to Mull $10 Billion Texas Chipmaking Plant - Bloomberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/24/20216 minutes, 16 seconds
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"Microstrategy buys the dip" January 23, 2020

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down 2% at $31,854 Ethereum is down 2% at $1225 and Polkadot is down 3% at $17.26 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Decentraland up 23% ThorChain up 15% Michael Saylor and Microstrategy pick up another 10M in Bitcoin. Bank of International Settlements to test central bank digital currencies on own platform. Sberbank has applied to become a licensed digital assets issuer—plans own stablecoin. Huobi COO Jiawei Zhu detained at length as part of OTC investigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/23/20216 minutes, 40 seconds
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"Governance, Nuance, and Power. " January 22, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $31,790 Ethereum is up slightly 4% at $1215 and Polkadot is down slightly at $17.18 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: HedgeTrade up 23% UMA up 18% Basic Attention token up 16% Janet Yellen evolves on crypto stance. 30% of Ethereum Miners oppose EIP 1559. Yearn Finance considers minting more YFI Tokens. Firo wars with 51% attacker. Links: Yellen Leaves Door Open to Tax Increase on Wealthy Americans - Bloomberg Minority Ethereum Mining Pools Threaten to Block Update - CoinDesk Firo (formerly Zcoin) on Twitter: "We are under 51% attack at the moment. We recommend not to make transactions during this time until the network returns to a normal state. We will post updates when we have them. Note this is not a coding error but a nature of PoW. $XZC $FIRO" / Twitter 'Let's Not Be Bitcoin': Yearn Finance Considers Minting $200M in New YFI Tokens - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/22/20216 minutes, 23 seconds
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"BlackRock looks at Bitcoin futures" January 21st, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down 6% at $32,497 Ethereum is down 4% at $1247 and Polkadot is up 8% at $16.40 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Curve up 28% Alpha Finance up 20% Icon up 15% Craig Wright repeats 2019 advances to have bitcoin white paper removed from websites. BlackRock looks at bitcoin futures Former Ripple Adviser Michael Barr is expected to lead the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Coinbase acquires Bison Trails. Links: BlackRock filings suggest asset management giant could buy bitcoin futures via certain funds - The Block Biden Is Expected to Tap Michael Barr as Comptroller of the Currency - WSJ Craig Wright's lawyers ask two websites to take down the Bitcoin whitepaper - The Block Coinbase acquires crypto builder Bison Trails, deal reported to be above $80M | Fortune Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/21/20216 minutes, 46 seconds
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"Tether and Bitfinex Need 30 More Days" January 20, 2021

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Tether and Bitfinex Need 30 More Days Jack Back: Stock Up BMW and Ford: Step 2 for MOBI Links: Tether and Bitfinex seek further 30 days to produce critical trial documents Jack Ma resurfaces in new video after an almost 3-month ‘disappearance’ BMW, Ford Help Advance Standard for 'Tamper-Proof' Blockchain Identities for Vehicles - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/20/20215 minutes, 54 seconds
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"Bible Message Found in Bitcoin Blockchain" January 19, 2021

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Bible Message Found in Bitcoin Blockchain Ether Sets High Grayscale Soaks Up Bitcoin Links: Bible quotation found in Bitcoin block number 666,666 Ethereum's Ether Cryptocurrency Sets New Price Record on Major Exchanges - CoinDesk 'Pay attention' — Grayscale adds 18x the Bitcoin mined supply in one day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/19/20216 minutes, 16 seconds
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"Exchanges Running Out of Ether?" January 18, 2021

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Exchanges Running Out of Ether? Houbi Korea Gets ISMS Certification LINK Hits All-Time High Links: Huobi Korea scores certification from Korea Internet and Security Agency Chainlink Hits Record High, Altcoins Rally Amid Bitcoin Consolidation - CoinDesk Exchanges running out of ETH with reserves plunging 27% in 48 hours Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/18/20216 minutes, 16 seconds
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"The Great Divide" January 17, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down 5% at $35,387 Ethereum is down 1% at $1221 and Polkadot is up 4% at $17.17 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Near protocol up 29% Avalanche up 15% The Graph up 15% Goldman Sachs has issued a request for information to explore digital asset custody. NYDIG CEO Robert Gutmann said today’s institutional investors in crypto are only looking at Bitcoin. Ripple technology will power a new malaysia and bangladesh remittance corridor. Kraken is set to halt XRP trading for US residents. Bittrex has been mum about why it withdrew support for Dash, ZCash, and Monero. Mt. Gox creditors will be given the option to take up to 90% of the exchange’s remaining bitcoin. Links: Kraken to Halt XRP Trading for U.S. Residents | Kraken Blog Mt. Gox Creditors Can Claim 90% of Bitcoin Left in Bankruptcy: Bloomberg - CoinDesk bKash and Mobile Money Connect Through RippleNet to Power Wallet-to-Wallet Remittances | Ripple Big institutions are only interested in bitcoin, says NYDIG CEO - The Block Goldman Sachs to Enter Crypto Market 'Soon' With Custody Play: Source - CoinDesk Bittrex to Delist 'Privacy Coins' Monero, Dash and Zcash - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/17/20216 minutes, 46 seconds
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"Hacks. Data attacks. Bounties" January 16, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $37,615 Ethereum is up 1% at $1228 and Polkadot is up 21% at $16.78 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Avalanche up 21% Aave up 20% Cardano up 15% Bangalore hacker forfeits $1.2M to authorities. Tandem says mounting losses create material uncertainty for the firm. Ledger releases bitcoin bounty for information on data attacks. FinCEN extends comment time for controversial crypto wallet rule. European Parliament petitioned for superfund for victims of cryptocurrency crimes, hacks, and thefts. Links: UK neobank Tandem issues “material uncertainty” warning as losses mount - The Block Hardware wallet startup Ledger offers bitcoin bounty for information on data attacks - The Block FinCEN Extends Comment Period for Crypto Wallet Rule - CoinDesk Bitcoin Worth $1.2M Seized From India Hacker - CoinDesk Home | PETI | Committees | European Parliament Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/16/20216 minutes, 55 seconds
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"Mayor of Miami considers BTC reserves" January 15, 2021

Today’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down 3% at $37,775 Ethereum is up 2% at $1220 and Polkadot is up 10% at 13.80 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: HedgeTrade up 115% Cosmos up 25% Chainlink up 20% Francis Suarez, mayor of Miami, considers some BTC reserves. Anchorage secured conditional approval for a national trust charter from the US OCC. Derebit sets maximum bitcoin options strike price to 400k. Acting comptroller of the Currency Brian Brooks says 'everything is at risk' Chainalysis flags pre-Jan 6th $500k donation to alt-right factions. Links: Chainalysis Blog | Alt-Right Groups and Personalities Involved In Last Week’s Capitol Riot Received Over $500K In Bitcoin From French Donor One Month Prior Miami mayor considers bitcoin investment to create crypto hotbed | Fox Business Financial Censorship After Capitol Riot 'Truly Chilling,' Says OCC's Brooks - CoinDesk Deribit on Twitter: "We've added the $BTC 400K strike in the Dec21 expiry! 🚀 Send tweet!" / Twitter Anchorage Becomes First OCC-Approved National Crypto Bank - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/15/20217 minutes, 14 seconds
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"Japan's FSA says XRP not a security" January 14, 2021

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Episode brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up 11% at $38,460 Ethereum is up 10% at $1180 and Polkadot is up 35% at 12.74 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Sushiswap up 24% Kusama up 23% Uniswap up 22% A man in the UK wants to be down in the dumps...to recover $288M in BTC on hard drive. Gemini acquires Blockrize, announces Gemini Credit Card. Japan's FSA says XRP not a security. eToro may limit buying over weekends. Links: Newport man offers council £52.5m to search for Bitcoin hard drive | South Wales Argus Winklevoss-Founded Gemini to Offer Credit Card With Crypto Rewards - CoinDesk Japan's FSA Says XRP Not a Security: Report - CoinDesk eToro may limit bitcoin buying on weekends if demand and volatility continue - The Block Grayscale Investments Commences Dissolution of Grayscale XRP Trust Other OTC:ETCG While bitcoin was cratering over the weekend, institutions were buying - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/14/20216 minutes, 47 seconds
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"Gemini Wants ETF in Canada" - January 13, 2021

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Gemini Wants ETF in Canada Lagarde Wants Global Bitcoin Regulation BitGo Taps Jeff Horowitz for CCO Marathon Selling Stock Goldman Global Head of Research: Bitcoin Needs More Institutional Investors Links: Goldman Sachs Exec Says More Institutional Investment Would Calm Bitcoin Volatility - CoinDesk Twitter BitGo Taps Former Coinbase Exec Jeff Horowitz as Chief Compliance Officer - CoinDesk Winklevoss' Gemini Backs New Bitcoin ETF Application in Canada - CoinDesk Bitcoin Miner Marathon to Raise $250M in Direct Stock Offering - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/13/20215 minutes, 47 seconds
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"Bakkt IPO. BTC active addresses reach ATH." January 12th, 2021

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Episode brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up 6% at $34,794 Ethereum is up 5% at $1076 and XRP is up 5% at 29 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Stellar up 18% Compound up 18% Synthetix up 16% Bitcoin’s active addresses and trading volumes have reached all time highs. Steve Chen was sentenced yesterday to 10 years in prison for the GemCoin Ponzi scheme. Bakkt forms Bakkt Holdings in prep for IPO. Kentucky Reps look to bring crypto mining to the state with tax breaks. New Zealand’s Financial Markets Authority says crypto buyers beware. Links: Kentucky mining bill Bakkt, the Digital Asset Marketplace Launched by Intercontinental Exchange in 2018, to Become a Publicly Traded Company via Merger with VPC Impact Acquisition Holdings | Business Wire GemCoin Founder Sentenced to 10 Years for $147M Crypto Scheme - CoinDesk NZ regulator issues Bitcoin warning: Be prepared to lose all your money - NZ Herald Bitcoin's Active Addresses, Trading Volumes Now at All-Time Highs - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/12/20216 minutes, 41 seconds
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"BTC starts week on wrong foot" January 11, 2021

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down 14% at $34,194 Ethereum is down 18% at $1072 and XRP is down 15% at 28 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Horizen up 29% Bumpy start to the week for market leaders. 2 bars are for sale in NYC for crypto. Centralized web2 telegraphs firm position. Daniel Larimer steps down as Block.one CTO. UK Watchdog FCA issues common-sense warning for investors. Links: Two NYC bars could make US history by selling for Bitcoin Bitcoin Plummets as Miners Sell Inventory, Spot Markets Panic - CoinDesk Amazon Is Suspending Parler From AWS FCA issues warning over high returns offered by crypto firms - The Block Resignation as CTO of block.one - Daniel James Larimer - Voice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/11/20217 minutes, 9 seconds
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"Garlinghouse talks lawsuit. Kyrgyzstan builds regulatory framework " January 10, 2021

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Episode sponsored by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down 2% at $40,014 Ethereum is up 8% at $1317 and XRP is up 4% at 33 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Dash up 50% Maker up 47% Bitcoin Cash up 34% Bitcoin’s mining difficulty reaches record high. A test for the digital yuan has given us a look at the card-based hardware wallets. PayPal, Coinbase invest in TaxBit. Brad Garlinghouse takes to Twitter to answer questions re: SEC lawsuit. SoFi may go public. Kyrgyzstan proposed first regulatory framework for crypto. Links: Kyrgyzstan Has Proposed Its First Regulatory Framework for Crypto - CoinDesk EXCLUSIVE-SoFi to go public through merger with Palihapitiya-backed SPAC | Reuters TaxBit Secures Investments from PayPal Ventures and Coinbase Ventures; Winklevoss Capital Doubles Down Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Hits Record High Amid Miner Revenue Surge - CoinDesk China Is Testing A Hardware Wallet For Digital Yuan Brad Garlinghouse on Twitter: "I’m not going to litigate the SEC’s unproven allegations on Twitter, and as you can imagine, there are new considerations to what can / should be said publicly after the litigation process starts. However, I would like to address 5 key questions I’ve seen. 1/10" / Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/10/20216 minutes, 59 seconds
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"Bitcoin tests 42k" January 9, 2021

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down 1% at $40,860 Ethereum is down 1% at $1225 and XRP is up 1% at 32 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Bitcoin SV up 32% Iota up 19% and Loopring up 15% Bitcoin hits new ATH Derebit adds 300k option Kraken sees $1B staked in 2020 Morgan Stanley has a 10.9% position in Microstrategy eToro sees retail rush. Finland offloading confiscated BTC. Links: Deribit on Twitter: "We've added the #Bitcoin $300K strike in Dec21 expiry! 🧑‍🚀🌕🚀" / Twitter EDGAR Filing Documents for 0000895421-21-000003 Exchange eToro Seeks to Deter New Users in Sign of Surging Retail Demand for Crypto - CoinDesk Kraken says its customers have staked more than $1 billion in crypto via its service - The Block Finland's customs authority is looking to sell bitcoin seized in 2016, now worth more than $75 million - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/9/20217 minutes, 12 seconds
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"Coinbase Buys Routefire"

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Coinbase Buys Routefire Grayscale CEO Says Wider Range of Crypto Customers Links: Coinbase acquires trading execution platform Routefire Grayscale CEO Says Crypto Interest Is Rising From Pension, Endowment Funds - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/8/20215 minutes, 48 seconds
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"Bitcoin Tops $37K"

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Bitcoin Tops $37K China CBDC Apps Banned Coinbase and Bitstamp Experience Outages Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/7/20217 minutes, 13 seconds
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"BTC above 35k, OCC keen on stable coins"

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up 10%% at $34,819 Ethereum is up 11% at $1139 and Litecoin is up 6% at 162 dollars Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Stellar up 96% Cardano up 37% and NEM up 33% Bitcoin has crossed 35k for the first time. Grayscale removes XRP from large-cap fund. Tetragon sues Ripple for stock redemption. Former Bakkt CEO Kelly Loeffler lost her senate seat in a run-off. The office of the comptroller of the currency said federally regulated banks can use stable coins to conduct payments and other activities. Links: Former Bakkt CEO Kelly Loeffler Loses Senate Seat - CoinDesk Ripple Investor Sues to Force Stock Redemption on SEC Claim - Bloomberg Grayscale Drops XRP From Large Cap Crypto Fund Following Ripple SEC Suit - CoinDesk OCC Letter on Banks Using Stablecoins, Acting as Blockchain Nodes | Cryptocurrency | Cheque Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/6/20217 minutes, 14 seconds
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"JP Morgan Predicts Bitcoin at $146,000 " January 5, 2021

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. JP Morgan Predicts Bitcoin at $146,000 Jack Dorsey Addresses Government Overreach OKExChain Mainnet at Genesis Links: JPMorgan Predicts Bitcoin Price Could Rise Over $146,000 in Long Term - CoinDesk Square's Jack Dorsey Hits Out at FinCEN's 'Burdensome' Proposed Crypto Wallet Rules - CoinDesk OKExChain mainnet enters 'Genesis' stage, 10 million OKT tokens issued Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/5/20215 minutes, 39 seconds
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"Average Joe Not Running Bitcoin Show" - January 4, 2021

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Average Joe Not Running Bitcoin Show Telos Launches Non-Fungible Tokens Coley Sees "Accelerated" Bitcoin Rally Links: Blockchain Platform Telos Launches Crypto Tokens That Act Like Treasurys - CoinDesk Retail investors are largely uninvolved as Bitcoin price chases $40K Binance US CEO predicts $100K Bitcoin by 2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/4/20215 minutes, 53 seconds
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"Bitcoin: New All-time-high above 34k" January 3, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up 8.5% at $34,015 Ethereum is up 15% at $875 and Litecoin is up 17% at 152 dollars Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Dogecoin up 67% VeChain up 30% Bitcoin’s market value now above 635 billion dollars. XRP falls to number 6 in market dominance. Ether trades above 800 for the first time since 2018. Derebit announces 200k options. Edan Yago asks if Bitcoin layer 2 endangers the relevance of Ethereum. Defi crosses 15B locked-in. Average VC funding in the crypto space up a third. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/3/20216 minutes, 4 seconds
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"BTC crosses 30k" January 2, 2021

Today's blockhain and cryptocurrency news Episode brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up 3% at $30,315 Ethereum is up slightly at $737 and Litecoin is down 1% at 125 dollars Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Dogecoin up 44% Reserve Rights up 23% Algorand up 15% Bitcoin has topped 30k for the first time. Ether from the 2017 Parity wallet hack is on the move. Bittrex announced they will be delisting privacy coins on January 15th. DeFi hacks lost 120 million in 15 hacks across 2020. Non-fungible token artwork posted an all time high of 8.2 million in December Links: Bittrex to Delist 'Privacy Coins' Monero, Dash and Zcash - CoinDesk Hackers stole $120 million via 15 DeFi hacks in 2020 - The Block $8.2 Million Worth of Crypto Artwork Sold in December - Decrypt 2017 Parity wallet hacker begins moving ETH - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/2/20216 minutes, 26 seconds
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"Governments, regulations and overreach" January 1, 2021

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Episode brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up 3% at $29,440 Ethereum is up .5% at $738 and Litecoin is up 2.5% at 127 dollars Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Nem up 19% Theta Token up 18% Congress wants more time to evaluate the FinCEN proposal. Serbia re-legalizes digital assets trading and issuance. Mining rig maker Ebang is set to become a crypto exchange in 2021. Binance Pool signs on to support the Taproot bitcoin upgrade. Xapo will end service to US customers as of March 1st . Links: Xapo to Discontinue Service to US Customers in March - CoinDesk Ebang International Holdings Inc. to Launch Cryptocurrency Exchange in the First Quarter of 2021 Nasdaq:EBON Alejandro De La Torre on Twitter: "Binance responded with a YES for Taproot! 🎊 *Mining pools in favor of the #taproot upgrade now at 91.05%!!* Big thanks to the #bitcoin community for pressuring Binance to give us a response :) https://t.co/iyIUgBkbru" / Twitter Serbia Legalizes Digital Assets Trading and Issuance - CoinDesk US representatives ask Mnuchin to extend comment period for proposed wallet rule to traditional 60 days - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/1/20216 minutes, 35 seconds
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"BTC crosses 29k" December 31, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Episode brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up 2.5% at $28,369 Ethereum is up 1% at $731 and Litecoin is up slightly at 124 dollars Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Uniswap up 22% Theta Token up 15% BItcoin crosses 29k for the first time Andre Cronje released a new DeFi protocol called yCredit. BitGo settles with the US treasury over sanctions violations Coinbase faces class action lawsuit in California over the XRP sale. Van Eck is going back to the SEC for a bitcoin ETF. Russell Okung becomes first NFL player to take BTC in his salary. Links: Bitcoin Hits $29K for First Time Ever, Raising HODLer Hopes for $30K by New Year's - CoinDesk Russell Okung Becomes First NFL Player to Be Paid in Bitcoin - CoinDesk BitGo settles with US Treasury over sanctions violations - The Block Coinbase faces class action lawsuit in California over XRP sale - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/31/20206 minutes, 50 seconds
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"Japanese Yen Stablecoin Now Available in US" - December 30, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Japanese Yen Stablecoin Now Available in US SkyBridge Capital Bitcoin Fund Launching in January Bittrex Delisting XRP Links: Japanese Internet Giant Licensed to Issue First JPY-Pegged Stablecoin in New York - CoinDesk Bittrex joins Coinbase in delisting Ripple’s XRP following SEC lawsuit SkyBridge Capital Has Already Invested $182M in Bitcoin - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/30/20206 minutes, 27 seconds
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"Blackrock Wants You" - December 29, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Blackrock Wants You OKEx: Real-Time Settlement of Derivatives CME Largest Bitcoin Futures Exchange Links: BlackRock is looking to hire a blockchain VP with experience in crypto assets CME Tops in Bitcoin Futures Rankings Amid Rapidly Growing Institutional Interest - CoinDesk OKEx Launches Real-Time Settlement for Derivatives Trading - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/29/20205 minutes, 49 seconds
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"Bitcoin Whale Clusters Show Floor at $23,409" December 28, 2020

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Bitcoin Whale Clusters Show Floor at $23,409 Ether Tops $700 Marathon Patent Signs Hugh ASIC Deal Links: Bitcoin whale clusters pinpoint key support level for the rally to continue Ether Trades Above $700 for the First Time Since 2018 - CoinDesk Marathon Patent Agrees to Buy 70K ASIC Miners From Bitmain for $170M - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/28/20205 minutes, 44 seconds
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"BTC marks a new all-time high above 27k" December 27, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Episode sponsored by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up 8% at $27,369 Ethereum is up 1% at $638 and XRP is down 6% at 28 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: VeChain up 25% Zillqua up 16% Bitcoin tops 27k Binance Korea to shutter next month. The White House releases report on regulatory considerations for stablecoins. Derebit adds 120k, 140k options. The SEC has ordered Tierion to pay investors back + interest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/27/20206 minutes, 50 seconds
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"SEC fallout. Turkey's CBDC." December 26th, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Episode brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up 1.5% at $24,865 Ethereum is down 1% at $622 and XRP is down 19% at 30 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Theta Fuel up 41% Zillqua up 15% XRP falls steeply on SEC lawsuit. Jay Clayton Resigns early. SEC lawsuit "unprecedented". Turkey set to pilot CBDC Bitcoin tops 25k PayPal & BitGo talks fall through. Links: Bitstamp to Halt XRP Trading, Deposits in US Due to SEC Lawsuit - CoinDesk PayPal drops plans to acquire crypto firm BitGo | Fortune Turkey to Pilot Digital Currency in 2021, Says Central Bank Governor - CoinDesk SEC.gov | Statement of SEC Chairman Jay Clayton Former SEC Commissioner says Ripple lawsuit will cause 'multi-billion dollar losses to innocent third parties' - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/26/20206 minutes, 28 seconds
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"Coinbase Awards First Developer Grants" - December 23, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Coinbase Awards First Developer Grants XRP Price Falls Forty-One Percent in Three Days One in Five Young Adults Hold Crypto in Australia Links: Coinbase Awards Its First Round of Bitcoin Developer Grants - CoinDesk XRP price falls 24% in 24 hours as exchanges begin delisting Survey: Almost one in five adult Australians own crypto in 2020 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/23/20205 minutes, 49 seconds
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"Say It Slowly: Houbi Back" - December 22, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Say It Slowly: Houbi Back SEC Sues Ripple Russian Banks Worried Links: SEC set to sue Ripple with XRP in the crosshairs Bank of Russia Chair: Digital Ruble Is No Threat to Banks - CoinDesk Huobi Crypto Exchange Returning to US After Winning Nevada Trust License - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/22/20206 minutes, 3 seconds
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"Ledger User Private Data Released on Web: Suit Likely" - December 21, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Ledger User Private Data Released on Web: Suit Likely MicroStrategy Buys Much More Bitcoin IBM Launches FHE Links: Ledger users threaten legal action after hacker dumps personal data MicroStrategy Splurges Another $650M in Latest Bitcoin Investment - CoinDesk IBM Launches Test Service Using 'Holy Grail' of Data Privacy Technology - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/21/20206 minutes, 6 seconds
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"Bitmain to end power struggle" December 20, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Episode brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up 1% at $23,342 Ethereum is down 1% at $644 and XRP is down 2% at 57 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: The Graph up 42% Swissborg up 41% Bitmain set to end their year-long power struggle by spinning out business lines. Pantera Capital says ICO fund performance is up 362% The DOJ asks the FBI to work on a crypto support strategy for the dark web. Treasury Department suggests new rule for US cryptocurrency holders—more KYC. Bitcoin breaks 24k. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/20/20206 minutes, 44 seconds
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"Whisky on the blockchain" December 19, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Episode sponsored by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up 2% at $23,113 Ethereum is up 2% at $654 and XRP is up 2% at 58 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: The Graph up 96% Zilliqa up 28% Nem up 15% Bitmain's financial woes come to light. Coinbase taps Goldman Sachs for IPO lead. Lil Pump launches PumpCoin on Fyooz. The University of Glasgow turns to blockchain provenance to combat fake whiskies. Links: University of Glasgow - University news - Everledger seals agreement with UofG to combat counterfeit Scotch whiskies Lil Pump Is Doing a Social Token Called PumpCoin - CoinDesk Crytpo exchange Coinbase taps Goldman Sachs for upcoming IPO - Business Insider Bitmain recorded a nearly $60M loss in 2019, lawyer says in court hearing - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/19/20206 minutes, 44 seconds
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"Coinbase files S-1 with SEC" December 18, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Episode brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $22,879 Ethereum is down 1.5% at $648 and XRP is down slightly at 58 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Augur up 32% Decred up 17% Coinbase files S-1 with SEC 1.5M ETH locked in ETH2.0 contract. The DeFi lending protocol Warp Finance was attacked and lost $7.7M in stablecoins The Stellar Development Foundation invested $3M worth of stellar lumens in Settle Network. Robinhood to pay $65M to the SEC to settle charges Links: ETH worth more than $1 billion has been staked in the Eth2 deposit contract - The Block Robinhood Settles S.E.C. Charges Over Misleading Customers - The New York Times Coinbase announces confidential submission of draft registration statement - The Coinbase Blog warp.finance on Twitter: "1/ Approximately 2 hours ago, https://t.co/nS5MGArVoP was exploited with a complex flash loan attack which allowed the user to borrow more than their collateral value resulting in a loss of stablecoin lender funds." / Twitter Stellar Development Foundation invests in Settle Network to support stablecoin-based payment too - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/18/20206 minutes, 44 seconds
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"Christmas comes early—BTC above 23k" December 17, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Episode brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up 12% at $23,250 Ethereum is up 7% at $664 and XRP is up 12% at 57 cents Those are your leaders by market cap Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Litecoin up 15% Nexo up 21% Bitcoin hits new all-time high above 23k. Ruffer investments hedges with a $744k BTC investment. Salvation Army is now accepting Bitcoin and Ethereum donations across the US. NiceHash has refunded 4,640 BTC to users who were affected in a hack in 2017. American Express is investing in institutional trading platform FalconX. Links: FalconX Announces Investment from American Express Ventures and Discloses Around $3 Billion per Month in Transaction Volumes | Business Wire Guggenheim CIO Says Bitcoin 'Should Be Worth' $400,000 - CoinDesk Ruffer Investment Co. Allocates 2.5 Percent Portfolio ($15 Million) To Bitcoin – Bitcoin Magazine NiceHash CEO letter | NiceHash Engiven's Crypto Donation Platform Selected by the Salvation Army Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/17/20207 minutes, 12 seconds
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"Polychain Capital Leads Funding Round for Findora" - December 16, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Polychain Capital Leads Funding Round for Findora Electronic Stock Certificates on Blockchain Approved in Germany Bitcoin Builds to Blast Past $20,000.00 Links: Germany Legalizes Electronic Securities on the Blockchain - CoinDesk Polychain, Foxconn's Jack Lee Join 8-Figure Round for 'Open Finance' Project Findora - CoinDesk Bitcoin hits 2-week high, breaking last big resistance before $20K Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/16/20205 minutes, 51 seconds
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"Grayscale Now Manages Digital Assets Worth Thirteen Billion Dollars" - December 15, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Grayscale Now Manages Digital Assets Worth Thirteen Billion Dollars OCC Report: License FinTech "Shadow Banks" Binance Shipping Binance Visa Crypto Debit Cards in Europe Links: Grayscale Now Has $13B in Crypto Assets Under Management - CoinDesk OCC Economist Cites Benefits of Issuing Bank Charters to Stablecoin Providers - CoinDesk Binance Visa cards are now shipping to European customers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/15/20205 minutes, 45 seconds
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"Hugh Harp Hacked in Targeted Attack Costing $2.49" - December 14, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Hugh Harp Hacked in Targeted Attack Costing $2.49 JPMorgan Touts MassMutual Bitcoin Buy LINKSWAP Number Eight DEX in One Week Links: MassMutual Bitcoin purchase proves crypto demand is rising, JPMorgan says LINKSWAP hits $20M value locked as new 'farmers' boost YFL price outlook CEO of DeFi Insurer Nexus Mutual Hacked for $8M in NXM Tokens - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/14/20206 minutes, 2 seconds
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"Revolut adds support for new cryptos" December 13, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Episode sponsored by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up 5% at $19,362 Ethereum is up 6% at $586 and XRP is up 3% at 52 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Ampleforth up 23% Revolt announced 4 additional crypto tokens and currencies for europe-based users. Transferwise adds 750 people in 6 months. Jose Angel Aman sentenced to 6 years for 25 million dollar crypto ponzi scheme Core Scientific and Foundry partner up. JPMorgan executed a blockchain-based repurchase agreement transaction Aegis Custody secures support from the South Dakota division of banking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/13/20206 minutes, 38 seconds
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"Taxes, evasions, & fines" December 12, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up 2% at $18,323 Ethereum is up 1% at $554 and XRP is down 5% at 53 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Stacks up 13% Vladimir Putin signed an order requiring public officials in russia to disclose their digital assets. The IRS has moved the crypto tax question to the top of the Form 1040. Oyster Pearl creator charged. Blockchain research firm Elliptic says privacy wallets are replacing mixers. Links: The IRS has officially moved its crypto tax question to the top of Form 1040, making it much more prominent - The Block Cryptocurrency Founder “Bruno Block” Charged With Multimillion-Dollar Tax Evasion Scheme | USAO-SDNY | Department of Justice Financial Crime Typologies In Cryptoassets: The Concise Guide for Compliance Leaders Putin Orders Russia's Public Officials to Report Crypto Holdings - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/12/20207 minutes, 5 seconds
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"SEC commissioner Peirce hails crypto for its personal liberty principles" December 11, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Episode sponsored by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down 2% at $17,904 Ethereum is down 2.5% at $546 and XRP is down 5% at 55 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Verge up 13% Hester Peirce calls crypto regulators to embrace crypto for its personal liberty principles. MassMutual has purchased $100 million worth of Bitcoin. SpaceChain won a competition securing a $585k grant for decentralized satellite infrastructure. Renaissance Technologies is the third-biggest buyer of MicroStrategy’s stock since the summer Links: SpaceChain Receives Grant from EUREKA GlobalStars-Singapore Call to Jointly Develop Decentralised Satellite Infrastructure with Consortium Partners SEC.gov | Liberty’s Loss Renaissance Technologies emerges as third-biggest buyer of MicroStrategy's stock since the summer - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/11/20206 minutes, 46 seconds
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"Vous êtes qui?" Intense KYC regulations in France" December 10, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Episode sponsored by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down 2% at $18,150 Ethereum is down 3% at $554 and XRP is up 1% at 56 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Cover Protocol up 47% France has set stricter crypto regulation Paxos has filed an application with top regulators to become a national bank BitPay also filed to become a federally regulated bank MicroStrategy is offering $550m in convertible notes with the net proceeds to procure more Bitcoin. JP Morgan says that the rise of Bitcoin’s popularity with institutional investors will cause gold prices to suffer Links: Why Paxos is Seeking a National Trust Bank Charter -- and Why We Remain Committed to New York | Paxos France imposes tougher KYC requirements for crypto, including peer-to-peer transactions - The Block Ad #662132 | Public Notices | AJC Classifieds MicroStrategy Announces Pricing of Offering of Convertible Senior Notes JPMorgan Says Gold Will Suffer for Years Because of Bitcoin - BNN Bloomberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/10/20206 minutes, 56 seconds
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"Cryptopia Paying Creditors" - December 9, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Cryptopia Paying Creditors European Commission Opportunity Links: Claims process begins for creditors of liquidated crypto exchange Cryptopia European Commission taking bids for blockchain pre-commercial procurement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/9/20205 minutes, 50 seconds
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"Diem Will Sue Facebook Over Name" - December 8, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Diem Will Sue Facebook Over Name Houbi's HUSD Runs on Nervos Bitcoin Pulls Back Links: Carpe ‘Diem’: Lawsuit threatened over Facebook’s Libra rebrand plan Huobi's HUSD Stablecoin to Run on Nervos Blockchain - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/8/20206 minutes, 47 seconds
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"Japanese City to Vote on Blockchain" - December 7, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Japanese City to Vote on Blockchain Bison Tops One Billioin Euros ECB Official: Digital Euro Can Wait Links: LayerX will develop blockchain-based voting system using digital ID verification in Japan Boerse Stuttgart Group Says Its Crypto Trading App Has Hit €1B Volume in 2020 - CoinDesk Consideration phase for digital euro to go well into 2021, says ECB exec Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/7/20206 minutes, 11 seconds
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"Coinbase brings the Spark" December 6th, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $19,017 Ethereum is up .5% at $589 and XRP is up 2% at 59 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Augur up 24% Maxine waters has sent a flurry of recommendations to president-elect Joe Biden Bill Hinman’s last day as the SEC’s division of corporation finance director was Friday. Kraken will match $150,000 developer grants via the Gitcoin fundraising platform. 1inch raised $12 million in series A funding. Coinbase will support an upcoming airdrop for Spark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/6/20206 minutes, 28 seconds
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"MicroStrategy back with another $50M BTC buy" December 5th, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $19,030 Ethereum is down slightly at $592 and XRP is down 1.5% at 58 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: OriginTrail up 12% MicroStrategy is back with another $50 million dollar bitcoin buy Binance is set to clear $800M in profit this year. Suzhuou is launching another large scale trial for the chinese digital yuan initiative. OMG Network has been acquired by Genesis Block Ventures. Over a million Ether have been staked in the Eth2 contract. The S&P Dow Jones Indices looks to launch a crypto index next year Links: Michael Saylor on Twitter: "MicroStrategy has purchased approximately 2,574 bitcoins for $50.0 million in cash in accordance with its Treasury Reserve Policy, at an average price of approximately $19,427 per bitcoin. We now hold approximately 40,824 bitcoins. https://t.co/nwZcM9zAXZ" / Twitter Chinese city of Suzhou to give away $3 million in digital yuan via lottery - The Block GENESIS BLOCK VENTURES (GBV) ACQUIRES SYNQA SUBSIDIARY OMG NETWORK - GBV Capital Over 1 million ETH, worth more than $605 million, has been staked in the Eth2 contract - The Block Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, Crypto’s Influence Miner: Bloomberg 50 2020 - Bloomberg S&P Dow Jones Indices to launch cryptocurrency indexes in 2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/5/20206 minutes, 46 seconds
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"Stripe partners with Goldman, Barclays, Citigroup" December 4th, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down 1.5% at $19,009 Ethereum is down 3% at $592 and XRP is down 4% at 60 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Nexo up 17% NEM up 15% Stripe is partnering with Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, and Barclays to provide digital services for businesses. Ripple’s CTO spoke about how the community could vote to force the burning of billions of XRP tokens held in escrow. Cabify moves to offset its carbon emissions with the help of blockchain technology. Terra announces Mirror Protocol. Links: Ride-Sharing Giant Cabify to Track and Offset Carbon Emissions Using Blockchain Platform - CoinDesk Terra Brings 24-Hour Trading to Synthetic Versions of Stocks Like TSLA and AAPL - CoinDesk Stripe to Offer Banking Services in Deal With Goldman Sachs, Citigroup - WSJ IKHOR [FIAT-Limpator] on Twitter: "@JoelKatz @Meshinom Unralated question: If Nodes, validators and the community at large got together and we agree that its better for the community to burn the 50 billion XRP ripple has in escrows would that be possible? 🤔" / Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/4/20206 minutes, 22 seconds
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"Diem, and STABLE Act" December 3, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up 1% at $19,354 Ethereum is up 3% at $611 and XRP is up 1% at 62 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Decred up 32% Compound up 19% The Facebook-backed Libra association is changing their name to Diem Association. Swiss-based Valour launches ETP on Nordic Growth Market. STABLE act gives power back to the banks. NYDIG raised $100 million from a single investor for its new fund. Links: Valour Launches World's First Fee-Free[1] Bitcoin Exchange Traded Product (ETP) Nydig Digital Assets Fund Ii, Lp 2020 Stock / Securites Offering Form D Facebook-backed digital coin Libra renamed Diem in quest for approval | Reuters New Congressional bill says it would be 'unlawful' to issue stablecoins, 'provide any stablecoin-related service' without federal approval - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/3/20206 minutes, 56 seconds
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"XRP Top Gainer in November Crypto Bull Run" - December 2, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. XRP Top Gainer in November Crypto Bull Run The Bank of Russia Says No to Private Stablecoins Pegged to Ruble Crypto.com Acquires Australian Financial Service License Links: XRP Led November's Crypto Bull Run With 169% Gain - CoinDesk Russian central bank opposes ruble-pegged stablecoins Crypto.com Secures Australian Financial Service License - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/2/20205 minutes, 46 seconds
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"Coinbase Facilitates MicroStrategy Purchase of Bitcoin" - December 1, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Coinbase Facilitates MicroStrategy Purchase of Bitcoin PlusToken Scammers to Prison Ethereum 2.0 Now Live Links: Coinbase Brokered MicroStrategy's $425M Bitcoin Purchase, Exchange Says - CoinDesk Ringleaders of PlusToken Scam Jailed for Up to 11 Years - CoinDesk Ethereum 2.0 is go: Genesis block of beacon chain winks into existence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/1/20206 minutes, 3 seconds
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"Bitcoin Expected to Close Highest Monthly Gain Ever Today" - November 30, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Bitcoin Expected to Close Highest Monthly Gain Ever Today Thanos Triggered on Ethereum Ian Rogers Leaves LMVH for Ledger Links: Despite 12% Crash, Bitcoin Looks Set to Make Highest Monthly Close Ever - CoinDesk Ethereum Classic Activates Thanos Upgrade, Increasing Access for GPU Miners - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/30/20206 minutes
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"Questions around new (old) Satoshi emails." November 29, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up 4% at $18,061 Ethereum is up 4.5% at $552 and XRP is up 6% at 62 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Space Chain up 34% Numeraire up 17% New emails have surfaced between Satoshi and Hal Finney. The Guggenheim Partners file for indirect Bitcoin exposure through GBTC. UpBit is ushering in a limited crypto withdrawal delay. yearn.finance and pickle finance are preparing for a merger deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/29/20206 minutes, 19 seconds
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"DeFi, Profits, and Liquidations" November 28, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Episode brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up 1% at $17,185 Ethereum is up 1% at $519 and XRP is up 5% at 56 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Cardano, up 16% Dash up 16% Ripple is selling one third of its stake in MoneyGram. Cyberpunk holdings has liquidated its Ether and Monero to buy more bitcoin. Curve Finance will distribute nearly $3 million in fees to governance token holders. Crypto Custodian Copper is looking to make the DeFi space more desirable to institutions. A DAI price increase led to liquidations in excess of $88 million at Compound. Links: Moneygram International Inc Acquisition Statement SC 13D/A Cypherpunk Holdings Inc. Announces Updated Bitcoin Holdings Curve Finance Votes to Disperse $3M in Fees to Governance Token Holders - CoinDesk Crypto Custodian Copper Aims to Bridge Gap Between DeFi and Traditional Finance With New Tool - CoinDesk 🤖 Leshner on Twitter: "This morning, $DAI prices on Coinbase Pro escalated rapidly, leading to the liquidation (repayment) of 85.2M DAI borrowed from Compound. 124 of 225,793 users were impacted; there are no under-collateralized accounts, and all markets are healthy. https://t.co/p2l3v7fNov" / Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/28/20206 minutes, 41 seconds
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"Chinese Police seized $4.2 billion in cryptos as part of the PlusToken ponzi scheme crackdown" November 27, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $17,054 Ethereum is up slightly at $513 and XRP is up 4% at 54 cents Those are your leaders by market cap Top gainers in the last 24 hours: SushiSwap up 19% ABBC Coin up 18% Stellar, up 16% Coinbase released a blog post pre-empting a NYT article. Swiss digital asset bank Sygnum has launched a blockchain alternative to stock exchanges. The Libra association adds Saumya Bhavsar as a general counsel. United Overseas Bank eyes crypto custody creation. Chinese Police seized $4.2 billion in cryptos as part of the PlusToken ponzi scheme crackdown. Links: VP, Crypto Security Administrator, Group Information Security An upcoming story about Coinbase. In the spirit of transparency, we’re… | by Coinbase | Nov, 2020 | The Coinbase Blog Sygnum: the world's first bank to offer end-to-end tokenization with launch of Desygnate solution Libra Association Taps Saumya Bhavsar as General Counsel for Payments Subsidiary - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/27/20206 minutes, 55 seconds
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"Bitcoin slides, VanEck gets their ETP" November 26, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Episode brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down 10% at $17,248 Ethereum is down 12% at $519 and XRP is down 19% at 53 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: LTO networks, up 19% A Bitcoin flash crash has the crypto market down across the board. ~3000 Bitcoin moved out of OKEx after withdrawals restart. Square has agreed to buy Credit Karma’s tax preparation service for $50 million VanEck has launched a bitcoin ETN on the Deutsche Boerse Xetra. Ethereum’s search interest on Google is the highest since January 2018. Links: Bitcoin price crashes to $16,350 as derivatives positions worth billions of dollars get liquidated - The Block OKEx Sees Biggest Bitcoin Outflow in 6 Months Soon After Resuming Withdrawals - CoinDesk Square Agrees to Buy Credit Karma's Tax Preparation Service for $50M - CoinDesk VanEck launches bitcoin ETN on Deutsche Boerse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/26/20206 minutes, 10 seconds
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"Bitcoin Options Market Activity Says Bitcoin Moving Higher" - November 25, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Bitcoin Options Market Activity Says Bitcoin Moving Higher Matsumoto: CBDCs Would Make Crypto Easier Coinbase Ends New Margin Trading Today at 2:00PM Links: Bitcoin Options Market Suggests Investors Preparing for All-Time High - CoinDesk Digital Yen Would Make Crypto Markets 'More Lively,' Says CEO of Monex Group - CoinDesk Coinbase Will Suspend All Margin Trading Tomorrow - CoinDesk — Suspend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/25/20205 minutes, 46 seconds
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"Ethereum 2.0 Secures Funds: Launch Next Week" - November 24, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Ethereum 2.0 Secures Funds: Launch Next Week XRP On Two Year High Bitcoin Market Cap Surpasses JPMorgan Chase Links: XRP Price Surges to 2-Year High as Airdrop Frenzy Builds - CoinDesk Ethereum 2.0 Deposit Contract Has Enough Funds to Launch - CoinDesk Bitcoin market cap hits new all-time high and surpasses JPMorgan at $352M Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/24/20205 minutes, 37 seconds
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"Ripple Wants CBDC Senior Director" - November 23, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Ripple Wants CBDC Senior Director China Construction Bank Kills Crypto-Bond CipherTrace Applies for Two Patents to Track Monero Links: Ripple seeks director to engage with central banks on digital currency China Construction Bank Pulls Planned Listing of Bitcoin-Tradable Bond - CoinDesk CipherTrace Says Homeland Security Work Gave Rise to Monero-Tracking Patent Filings - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/23/20206 minutes, 12 seconds
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"President Xi calls for 'an Open and accepting' approach to CBDCs on the global stage " November 22, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down 3% at $18,200 Ethereum is down slightly at $531 and XRP is up 5% at 44 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Waves up 13% BlackRock’s CIO of fixed income spoke about Bitcoin's potential to replace gold. President Xi calls for 'an Open and accepting' approach to CBDCs on the global stage. DeFi project Pickle Finance was exploited for $20M. VMware launched a blockchain platform for enterprises. Y Combinator, Pantera Capital and others get behind Globe. Financial regulators in Texas got a bit tougher on 15 alleged crypto scams Links: Y Combinator, Pantera join $3 million seed round for new crypto derivatives exchange Globe - The Block News Releases Texas Financial Regulators Crack Down on 15 Alleged Crypto Scams - CoinDesk BlackRock's Chief Investment Officer Says Bitcoin Could Replace Gold to a Large Extent - CoinDesk Together, Let Us Fight COVID-19 and Create a Better Future DeFi project Pickle Finance exploited for nearly $20M in DAI - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/22/20206 minutes, 28 seconds
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"MicroStrategy talks Bitcoin strategy" November 21, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up 2% at $18,692 Ethereum is up 1% at $515 and XRP is up 28% at 40 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Near Protocol up 24% Stellar up 15% The Bank of England’s chief economist said digital currencies might be a solution for negative interest rates. Japan’s MUFG is set to launch blockchain payment network GO-NET next year DAiM launches first company-sponsored retirement plans that support Bitcoin. Microstrategy is exploring how it can become more invested in Bitcoin. Chainalysis is on the edge of a $100 million dollar raise at Unicorn valuation. Links: MUFG Plans to Launch Blockchain Payment Network in 2021 - CoinDesk Digital Asset Investment Management (DAiM) launches first ERISA compliant employer-sponsored 401(k) plans with Bitcoin Bank of England’s chief economist: digital currencies may mitigate the need for negative interest rates - The Block MicroStrategy execs say the publicly traded firm is exploring new bitcoin data products - The Block Bitcoin Investigation Giant To Raise $100 Million At $1 Billion Valuation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/21/20206 minutes, 28 seconds
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"Cashing out in Bitcoin" November 20, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Episode brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up 1% at $18,200 Ethereum is up 6% at $505 and XRP is up 4% at 31 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Waves up 26% SushiSwap up 24% OKEx will re-open withdrawals on November 27th—with the cause still in question. Fireblocks secures $30 million Series-B led by paradigm. Brian Brooks nominated for US Comptroller of the Currency. Winning Poker Network said its players are currently cashing out in Bitcoin far more than fiat. Links: Poker Players Are Enhancing Winnings by Cashing Out in Bitcoin - Bloomberg Star Xu Surfaces From Detention as OKEx's Mystery Key Holder Also Returns - CoinDesk Trump nominates Brian Brooks for full five-year term as U.S. Comptroller of the Currency - The Block Crypto security firm Fireblocks raises $30 million in Series B led by Paradigm - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/20/20206 minutes, 22 seconds
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"Sentiment Index suggests 'Extreme Greed'" November 19, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Episode sponsored by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down 1% at $17,751 Ethereum is down slightly at $474 and XRP is up 3% at 30 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Sushiswap up 25% Yearn Finance up 17% Solidus Labs is working on a crypto surveillance tool to help launch a Bitcoin ETF Deutsche Bank says investors are increasingly keen on bitcoin over gold as an inflation hedge. A sentiment index that measures fear and greed for bitcoin suggests "extreme greed" at 18k. A Dubai investment firm is staking $10 million worth of Ethereum to support the Eth 2.0 launch. CME bitcoin futures have crossed $1 billion in open interest Links: Deutsche Bank Says Investors Increasingly Prefer Bitcoin Over Gold as Inflation Hedge - CoinDesk Solidus Labs Believes Its Crypto Surveillance Tool Can Help Launch a Bitcoin ETF | Nasdaq IBC Group to invest $10m in the launch of Ethereum 2.0 Crypto investors exhibit 'extreme greed' as bitcoin crosses $18,000 - The Block CME bitcoin futures cross $1 billion in open interest — a new all-time high - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/19/20206 minutes, 23 seconds
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"Institutions Pushing Bitcoin Rally" - November 18, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Institutions Pushing Bitcoin Rally Ethereum Top Ten Daaps Hit One Million Users Liquid Exchange Hacked: User Data Compromised Links: Institutions help drive rally as Bitcoin ETP volumes surge 50% Ethereum's top 10 DApps hit 1M users this month Crypto Exchange Liquid Says User Data Possibly Exposed in Security Breach - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/18/20205 minutes, 35 seconds
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"Galaxy Digital Launches Bitcoin Fund in Canada" - November 17, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Galaxy Digital Launches Bitcoin Fund in Canada Western Union Suspends US Dollar Transfers to Cuba IBM Scores Gaming Blockchain Patent Links: Galaxy Digital Gets Initial Approval for New Bitcoin Fund in Canada - CoinDesk IBM Scores Patent on Proposed Blockchain Consensus for Transactions in Multiplayer Games - CoinDesk CoinDesk — Leader in blockchain news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/17/20205 minutes, 39 seconds
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"Bitcoin Cash Hard Fork" - November 16, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Bitcoin Cash Hard Fork US Passports in Four Weeks With Bitcoin MIT Paper: Say No to Blockchain Voting Links: Bitcoin Cash Has Split Into Two New Blockchains, Again - CoinDesk Travelers can now get US passports in as little as 4 weeks with Bitcoin New MIT Paper Rejects Blockchain-Based Voting Systems - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/16/20205 minutes, 50 seconds
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"Future Cash" November 15, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Episode brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $15,967 Ethereum is down 1% at $455 and XRP is up 1% at 27 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Sushiswap up 25% Compound up 15% Sir John Cunliffe, Deputy Governor of the Bank of England, said it’s not the job of the bank to protect bank business models. Deutsche Bank’s research team has highlighted they believe that CBDCs will replace cash in the long term. PayPal removed the waitlist for their new crypto service and lifted the weekly purchase limit to $20k. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/15/20206 minutes, 19 seconds
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"All Eyes on Ethereum" November 14, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Episode sponsored by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $15,891 Ethereum is up 1.5% at $459 and XRP is up 1.5% at 26 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Aave up 25% Uniswap up 15% Maker Dao’s DAI stable coin broke the $1 billion market capitalization this week. DeFi project Akropolis was exploited late this week for over $2M in DAI. Ethereum-based mixer Tornado Cash’s privacy pool value hit $13M. Ethereum unnanounced hard-fork. Binance has launched an Ethereum mining pool. Links: MakerDAO's DAI Stablecoin Breaks $1B Market Cap - CoinDesk Delphi Savings Pool Exploit - Akropolis Newsletter Tornado Cash's privacy pool USD value surpasses $13M, hitting a new high - The Block Ethereum Service Providers Scramble to Update Software After 'Unannounced Hard Fork' - CoinDesk Binance Pool Officially Launches Ethereum Mining Pool, Enjoy Zero Pool Fees for the First Month! | Binance Support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/14/20206 minutes, 23 seconds
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"Bitcoin flows from Huobi to Binance" November 13, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up 1% at $16,223 Ethereum is up 0.5% at $465 and XRP is up 1% at 26 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Civic up 28% Decred up 15% Bitcoin flows from Huobi to Binance in wake of larger Chinese crackdown. Bitpay is rolling out a cryptocurrency payroll service Axelar, a decentralized protocol for cross-blockchain communication has raised $3.75M in seed funding. Ripple has filed a trademark for a potential new product called paystring. Links: $300M in Bitcoin Flow to Binance From Huobi as China Gets Tougher on Exchanges - CoinDesk PAYSTRING - Ripple Labs Inc. Trademark Registration Payments Provider BitPay Rolls Out Cryptocurrency Payroll Service - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/13/20206 minutes, 28 seconds
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"Bitcoin Crosses $16k" November 12, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up 2% at $15,884 Ethereum is up slightly at $461 and XRP is down 0.5% at 25 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Stacks up 16% US President-elect Joe biden has added former CFTC chairman and crypto enthusiast Gary Gensler to his transition team. Chainalysis wants to help the US sell the Silk Road trove. Binance has paid a bounty of 200k to investigators who helped with the arrest of bad actors. Deel unveils a crypto payroll tool. KuCoin co-founder Johnny Lyu said 84% of the funds from the recent hack have been recovered. Links: Binance Gives $200K to Investigators Who Helped Identify Actors Behind 2018 Attack - CoinDesk Chainalysis Wants to Help the Feds Sell Millions in Forfeited Bitcoin - CoinDesk Joe Biden transition team adds former CFTC chair and crypto-focused academic Gary Gensler - The Block lyu_johnny on Twitter: "(1/3) Latest updates about #KuCoin Security Incident: So far, 84% of the affected assets have been recovered via approaches like on-chain tracking, contract upgrade and judicial recovery. As asked by the law enforcements, we will publish all the details once the case is closed." / Twitter Andreesen Horowitz-backed Deel launches crypto payroll tool - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/12/20206 minutes, 29 seconds
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"Bonds Issued on Blockchain" November 11, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Bonds Issued on Blockchain Binance Halts Withdrawals of Ethereum: Minor Hard Fork Shapeshift De-lists Zcash Links: World's Second Biggest Bank to Issue $3B in Bonds Tradable for Bitcoin - CoinDesk Binance briefly pauses Ethereum withdrawals as network suffers ‘minor hard-fork’ ShapeShift Delists Privacy Coin Zcash Over Regulatory Concerns - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/11/20205 minutes, 23 seconds
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"Former Microsoft Engineer Gets Prison" November 10, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Former Microsoft Engineer Gets Prison Grain and Oilseeds Now Trading on the Blockchain Links: Ex-Microsoft Dev Gets 9 Years in Prison Over $10M Theft Involving Bitcoin Mixing - CoinDesk Blockchain-based agri-commodity trading to tap world’s largest wheat market Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/10/20205 minutes, 21 seconds
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"Debate on Digital Dollar Delivering Inflation" November 9, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Debate on Digital Dollar Delivering Inflation New Jersey to License Crypto Firms Bitcoin Outperforming Gold for Family Offices Says JPMorgan Chase Links: Debate Rages on Whether a Digital Dollar Will Unleash Inflation - CoinDesk New Jersey follows in its neighbor state's footsteps with crypto license bill Family Offices May Now See Bitcoin as Alternative to Gold: JPMorgan Report - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/9/20205 minutes, 33 seconds
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"Ripple to open Dubai HQ" November 8, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Ripple is opening a regional HQ in Dubai. EY outlines plan for compensating users who lost funds in the shutdown of QuadrigaCX. Sygnum started Tezos staking services this week. US Defense Department IT agency looks for blockchain solution. The volume on crypto exchanges fell 26% in October. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/8/20206 minutes, 13 seconds
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"DOJ working to stop Visa acquisition of Plaid" November 7, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down 1% at $15,463 Ethereum is up 3.5% at $460 and XRP is up 1% at 26 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Yearn.finance up 45% Aave up 25% Synthetix up 15% The DOJ is working to stop Visa’s 5.3 billion dollar acquisition of Plaid. Grayscale's Ethereum Trust crossed $1Billion in assets under management. Square reports $1.63 billion in bitcoin sales in the Q3. OKEx hires external legal counsel to resolve withdrawal issues. ArDrive launches on Arweave. Links: DOJ complaint re:Visa&Plaid Grayscale on Twitter: "MILESTONE: Grayscale #Ethereum Trust has just hit $1 billion AUM! As the first publicly-quoted $ETH investment product in the US and the second #digitalcurrency investment product to become an SEC reporting company, we're proud of the milestones so far. https://t.co/lgnBxHZR20 https://t.co/QFtnFQSDDy" / Twitter Square reports $1.63 billion in bitcoin sales for the third quarter via its Cash App - The Block ‘Permanent Dropbox’ App Launches on Arweave - CoinDesk OKEx says it has hired 'external legal counsel' to help resolve withdrawal issues - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/7/20206 minutes, 17 seconds
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"US Department of Justice seizes $1 Billion in Bitcoin" November 6, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Episode brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up 4.5% at $15,508 Ethereum is up 9% at $443 and XRP is up 7% at 26 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Aave up 42% Synthetix up 26% Uniswap up 25% US Department of Justice seizes Silk Road Trove — $1 Billion in Bitcoin. To auction, or Hodl? Vitalik Buterin stakes $1.4 million in Ether on Ethereum 2.0. Bitcoin tests $16k. A US district court in Colorado enters judgement against a ponzi scammer. Links: Silk Road Bitcoins Worth Over $1 Billion Are Target of U.S. - Bloomberg Court Enters $900K Judgment Against Crypto Ponzi Scammer on Behalf of CFTC - CoinDesk Vitalik Buterin Sends $1.4M of Ether in Preparation for Ethereum 2.0 Staking - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/6/20206 minutes, 26 seconds
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"Fee mistake costs a DeFi user 9k" November 5, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up 7.5% at $14,887 Ethereum is up 5% at $403 and XRP is up 1.5% at 24 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Hedge Trade up 32% Bitcoin to test $15k DeFi fee mistake costs user $9k. EN+ partners with BitRiver for joint mining venture. Sam Bankman Fried, FTX CEO/Founder a top contributor to Biden2020. Nearing Ethereum 2.0 launch date. Links: eth2 quick update no. 19 | Ethereum Foundation Blog FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is among Joe Biden’s top contributors with more than $5M in donation - The Block Russian Hydropower Giant Opens Bitcoin Mining Farm - CoinDesk Help needed! I payed 23.5172 ETH ($9500) for $120 Uniswap transaction by mistake : ethtrader Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/5/20206 minutes, 26 seconds
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"One Billion Dollars in Bitcoin Moved" November 4, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. One Billion Dollars in Bitcoin Moved Australian Senator: "The Future is Blockchain" Links: Nearly $1B in Bitcoin Moves From Wallet Linked to Silk Road - CoinDesk Australian senator says blockchain can make financial compliance easier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/4/20205 minutes, 23 seconds
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"Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Down 16%" November 3, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Down 16% Houbi Denies Rumor HSBC Drops Bangladesh Trade Finance Time Links: Bitcoin just had its biggest mining difficulty drop since 2011 Huobi Denies Rumors a Senior Executive Was Arrested - CoinDesk HSBC Carries Out Bangladesh's First Blockchain Letter-of-Credit Transaction - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/3/20206 minutes, 18 seconds
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"Wyoming Leads in Financial Regulation" November 2, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Wyoming Leads in Financial Regulation Atlas VPN Reports Crypto-Hacks Down in 2020 LaGarde Seeks Digital Euro Comments Cubans Google Bitcoin Links: Report: Blockchain-related hacks have declined in 2020 Wyoming Is Crypto's 'Wild West,' Which Is Exactly What We Need - CoinDesk Lagarde Seeks Public Comments About a Digital Euro, Implying a Broad Retail Offering Is Now on the Table - CoinDesk Google searches for Bitcoin are on the rise in Cuba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/2/20206 minutes, 43 seconds
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"Bitcoin breaks $14k" November 1, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Episode brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down 0.5% at $13,758 Ethereum is down 1% at $388 and XRP is down 2% at 24 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Digitex Futures up 37% Harmony up 17% Bitcoin briefly broke $14k this morning — a 33 month high. UK police have investigated and reported no crime in an alleged $3M crypto staking scam. Avanti receives go-ahead from Wyoming state regulator for digital asset custody business and AVIT. SoFi has received conditional US regulatory approval to set up a national bank. Ripple is set to invest in SBI Holdings’ MoneyTap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/1/20205 minutes, 57 seconds
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"Happy Birthday, Bitcoin." October 31, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up 4% at $13,911 Ethereum is up 3% at $390 and XRP is up 2% at 24 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Ampleforth up 21% Stacks up 15% Bitcoin turns 12 today. The Bitcoin white paper was published October 31, 2008. Ripple paid 9.3 million in XRP incentives to MoneyGram in Q3. Verizon unveils "Full Transparency" blockchain backed effort. Overstock(.)com touts possibility of VOATZ MakerDao members vote today on a safeguard against flash-loan voting attacks. Links: Updates - Flash Loans and securing the Maker Protocol - Updates - MakerDAO Overstock Touts Voatz Blockchain Voting App as Solution to US Election Fracas - CoinDesk MoneyGram International Reports Third Quarter 2020 Results | Moneygram International Inc Verizon’s ‘Full Transparency’ launches blockchain verification for news releases | About Verizon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/31/20206 minutes, 17 seconds
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"MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor discusses personal BTC holdings" October 29, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down 2% at $13,044 Ethereum is down 2% at $383 and XRP is down 2.5% at 24 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Digibyte up 18% A flash loan was used to vote in a governance mechanism for MakerDAO. Michael Saylor discusses personal BTC holdings. Dry season brings Chinese miners' hash rate down 10% Links: [Urgent] Flash Loans and securing the Maker Protocol - Updates - MakerDAO Michael Saylor on Twitter: "Some have asked how much #BTC I own. I personally #hodl 17,732 BTC which I bought at $9,882 each on average. I informed MicroStrategy of these holdings before the company decided to buy #bitcoin for itself." / Twitter Bitcoin hash rate drops over 10% as Chinese miners migrate to fossil fuel plants - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/29/20206 minutes, 10 seconds
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"Telos Launches Telos Task: Gig Economy on Blockchain" October 28, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Telos Launches Telos Task: Gig Economy on Blockchain Cred Has Problems DBS Digital Exchange is Signal to Asia's Financial Establishment Links: Telos launches new gig economy platform on the blockchain Cred Says Fraudulent Activity Led to Loss of Funds; Law Enforcement Investigating - CoinDesk DBS Digital Exchange shows crypto has gone mainstream in Asia: JST Capital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/28/20206 minutes, 5 seconds
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"JPM Coin Live" October 27, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. JPM Coin Live DBS Banks on Crypto Houbi Says "Charge It!" Links: JPMorgan's stablecoin finally sees commercial light of day Singapore’s largest bank reportedly launching crypto trading and custody Crypto Exchange Huobi Adds Direct Visa, Mastercard Payments - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/27/20206 minutes, 13 seconds
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"IRS Gives Instructions on Crypto" October 26, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. IRS Gives Instructions on Crypto PayPal Throttles Epik Garlinghouse Tells CNBC Tech Companies Must Engage on Issues Links: Tax Payers Needn't Disclose Merely Holding Cryptos: IRS Draft 2020 Guidance - CoinDesk Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse opposes Coinbase’s 'no politics' policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/26/20206 minutes, 14 seconds
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"Kyber announces KyberPRO" October 25, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $12,961 Ethereum is down 1% at $407 and XRP is down 1% at 25 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Filecoin up 29% Quant Network up 18% Kyber Announces KyberPRO CME group passed BitMEX this week to become the second largest bitcoin futures exchange. Chinese authorities backed by the PBoC have conducted mass arrests and gambling shutdowns related to Tether. The FED updated rules for bank transfers, lowering thresholds and including crypto. Ken Kurson arrested on cyberstalking charges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/25/20206 minutes
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"PBoC moves to fortify digital yuan" October 24, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $12,984 Ethereum is down 1% at $413 and XRP is down 1% at 25 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Ocean Protocol up 26% ABBC Coin up 16% Crypto(.)com Chain up 15% Central bank of Russia Governor says the digital ruble pilot could launch by end of 2021. The People’s Bank of China looks to revise banking laws: legalize digital yuan, diminish yuan-pegged stablecoins. WordProof plugin for WordPress timestamps content on Ethereum. MineSpot to open largest mining facility in Russia. Links: PBoC seeks to revise banking law to legalize digital yuan and ban yuan-pegged tokens - The Block Russia could pilot a digital ruble by the end of 2021, its central bank governor says - The Block WordProof Timestamp – WordPress plugin | WordPress.org New Firm Plans Largest Bitcoin Mining Firm in Russia - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/24/20206 minutes, 1 second
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"PayPal is going shopping" October 23, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $13,013 Ethereum is up .5% at $417 and XRP is down 1% at 25 cents Those are your leaders by market cap Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Vertcoin up 62% Villanova University is sending a private Ethereum blockchain into space to test DLT on satellites. The CFTC issued guidance on digital currencies for futures commission merchants. PayPal is going shopping—reportedly in talks to acquire BitGo Filecoin upgrade means miners get rewards faster. Links: CFTC Staff Issues Advisory on Virtual Currency for Futures Commission Merchants | CFTC PayPal Said to Be in Talks to Buy Crypto Firms Including BitGo - Bloomberg Villanova University to Send Private Ethereum Blockchain Into Space to Test Inter-Satellite Communication - CoinDesk Filecoin Upgrades Network, Rewards Miners Early - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/23/20205 minutes, 48 seconds
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"PayPal news sends BTC above 13k" October 22, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up 4% at $12,932 Ethereum is up 8% at $413 and XRP is up 5% at 26 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Ren up 15% Synthetix up 15% PayPal's soft custodian announcement sends Bitcoin to its highest since late 2017. The CEO of Ripple has raised concerns about Ripple's long-term position in the US due to regulatory ambiguity. Kraken has kicked off trading in Japan again after a 2 year hiatus. An EY led group has bid for the Korean CBDC pilot project. Links: Kraken anncouncement PayPal Official News Ripple considers other countries for the HQ EY bids for Korean CBDC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/22/20206 minutes, 26 seconds
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"World's First Central Bank Digital Currency Live Today" October 21, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. World's First Central Bank Digital Currency Live Today TRON Foundation Helps OKEx Customers Mode Global Holdings PLC Diversifies Cash to Bitcoin Over Debasement of Fiat Links: Tron opens 'manual' withdrawal option for TRX holders on OKEx UK-Listed Firm Mode Putting up to 10% of Cash Reserves Into Bitcoin - CoinDesk Central Bank of Bahamas Launches Landmark 'Sand Dollar' Digital Currency - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/21/20206 minutes, 30 seconds
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"LINE Corp Platform for CBDC Being Considered" October 20, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. LINE Corp Platform for CBDC Being Considered NSX Closer to Live on Exchange Cordite Society Deploys XDC on Public Corda CME Says Institutions Long, Hedge Funds Short on Bitcoin Links: Japan's LINE Launches CBDC Development Platform: Report - CoinDesk Blockchain-Based Trading System Steps Closer to ASX Access - CoinDesk R3 Corda Network Set to Go DeFi With XDC Digital Currency - CoinDesk Institutional Bitcoin longs at record-high, hedge funds short — CME data Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/20/20206 minutes, 34 seconds
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"Bank of Canada Seeks Economist With CBDC Knowledge" October 19, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Bank of Canada Seeks Economist with CBDC Knowledge Links: With job listing, Canada’s central bank takes additional steps towards a CBDC Economist, Digital Currencies and Financial Technologies First Users Not So Impressed by China's Digital Yuan: Report - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/19/20205 minutes, 40 seconds
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"Ripple donates $10M to Mercy Corps" October 18, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up .5 at $11,428 Ethereum is up 1% at $372 and XRP is up slightly at 24 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Reserve Rights up 15% CZ says Binance Smart Chain is about accelerating cryptomass adoption, not dethroning DeFi Algorand launches Europe-focused startup program. Skynet Labs launches SkyDB — for decentralized social media. Ripple donates $10M to Mercy Corps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/18/20205 minutes, 51 seconds
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"NYDFS hosts techsprint" October 17, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $11,353 Ethereum is down slightly at $368 and XRP is down 0.5% at 24 cents Those are your leaders by market cap Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Ampleforth up 27% DOJ unseals documents about Tether bribery case Zora raises $2 million in a seed round The NYDFS is hosting a techsprint to develop new digital methods to submit regulatory reports. Officials in the Bahamas say the Sand Dollar will eventually work internationally Links: Press Release - October 15, 2020: Superintendent Lacewell Announces DFS To Host First-Ever Techsprint To Advance the Department’s Regulator of The Future Vision | Department of Financial Services Officials from the Central Bank of The Bahamas say the digital 'Sand Dollar' will eventually work internationally - The Block Tether Stablecoin Used by Drug Cartel Money Smugglers, DOJ Claims - Decrypt Crypto-driven marketplace Zora raises $2M to build a sustainable creator economy – TechCrunch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/17/20205 minutes, 43 seconds
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"OKEX withdrawal suspension" October 16, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down 1% at $11,358 Ethereum is down 2% at $369 and XRP is down 2% at 24 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: FileCoin up 18% Robinhood hack may have been larger than everyone thought. OKEX has suspended all withdrawals due to an ongoing public security investigation into one of the key holders. Russian mining company BitCluster is opening up an operation in the Arctic circle Grayscale raised $1 billion for investment products in Q3. Links: Grayscale sees more than $1 billion in new investments in Q3 - The Block Suspension of Digital assets/Cryptocurrencies Withdrawals – Help center Robinhood Hack: Almost 2,000 Accounts Infiltrated, More Widespread Than Known - Bloomberg A Russian Company Is Opening a Mining Farm in the Arctic - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/16/20205 minutes, 45 seconds
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"Breitling goes full-blockchain" October 15, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 1% at $11,315 Ethereum is down 3% at $371 and XRP is down 3% at 25 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: ABBC Coin up 50% and Fusion up 17% Breitling introduces ethereum-based provenance system. Bloq announces Vesper, DeFi withouth the work. Isle of Man clarifies crypto guidelines. A man in Auckland faces 30 charges for money laundering via land, crypto and luxury cars. Links: Isle of Man FSA announcement Blockchain Technology | Breitling Bloq Enters DeFi With New Staking Service - CoinDesk Auckland raids: Man facing money laundering charges granted name suppression - NZ Herald Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/15/20206 minutes, 10 seconds
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"Litecoin Adopts Nimblewimble for Privacy" October 14, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Litecoin Adopts Nimblewimble for Privacy WEF Raps Standards Setting Organizations Jeff Horowitz Leaves Coinbase Links: New WEF study reveals issues facing blockchain and crypto standards In Effort to Differentiate, Litecoin Makes a Move to Privacy - CoinDesk Coinbase Chief Compliance Officer Departs Amid Wider Exodus - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/14/20207 minutes, 7 seconds
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"IMF, BIS, World Bank and G20 Making Rules for CBDC Issuance" October 13, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. IMF, BIS, World Bank and G20 Making Rules for CBDC Issuance Derisking Plan Regrets Links: IMF, World Bank Plan Central Bank Digital Currency Rules - CoinDesk Regrets — Ripple’s CTO sold 40,000 Ether for just $1 each Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/13/20205 minutes, 25 seconds
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"BitMEX Hires Malcolm Wright" October 12, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. BitMEX Hires Malcolm Wright Yamamoto Says Japan Must Change Laws for Digital Yen Links: BitMEX operator hires chief compliance officer amid US criminal charges Japan must amend central bank laws to issue digital yen, says official Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/12/20206 minutes, 2 seconds
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"Users blame Robinhood for disappearing funds" October 11, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptcurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up slightly at $11,376 Ethereum is up slightly at $373 and XRP is up 0.5% at 26 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Ren up 19% Robinhood users reach out to SEC and FINRA after accounts hacked. Yearn.Finance creator Andre Cronje is stepping back from DeFi. Web traffic to exchanges down 14% Dapper Labs closes $18 million token sale. Links: Robinhood Users Says There's No One To Call When Accounts Are Hacked - Bloomberg Yearn.Finance Creator Quits DeFi After Eminence Debacle - CoinDesk Bitcoin transaction values and fees grew in 2020's third quarter - The Block Flow raises $18M on CoinList Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/11/20205 minutes, 40 seconds
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"Government officials in Shenzhen to host digital currency lottery" October 10, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up 2% at $11,311 Ethereum is up 4% at $372 and XRP is up 0.5% at 25 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: UMA up 36% Arweave up 22% and Siacoin up 15% VC Firm Paradigm hires white hat hacker Samczsun Government officials in Shenzhen host digital currency lottery as part of the digital currency electronic payment trial. Ethereum 2.0 developers are opening up a new bug bounty program The US DHS' R&D arm is working with 5 blockchain firms for innovation. Links: Chinese city to host digital currency lottery as part of DCEP trial - The Block Changing Lanes dannyryan on Twitter: "Announcing the eth2 bounty program! https://t.co/S6SHqN4D2q The spec and attacknet programs are now deprecated in favor of this general program for all of eth2 Happy 🐛 hunting! (Note! This is a sister program to https://t.co/8Zy1qo3S1i program and will be run in parallel)" / Twitter US Homeland Security Funds Anti-Forgery Blockchain Projects in Latest R&D Round - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/10/20206 minutes, 16 seconds
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"Square's Surprise $50 Million Bitcoin buy" October 9, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by the digital marketplace ungrocery.com Bitcoin is up 4% at $11,067 Ethereum is up 5% at $359 and XRP is up 4% at 25 cents Those are your leaders by market cap Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Yearn.finance up 30% UMA up 27% Uniswap up 18% and Chainlink up 15% Square's Bitcoin buy represents 1% of Square’s total assets. Dutch central bank has approves the first digital asset exchange in the netherlands. Ripple is branching out into lending. The UK director for Binance will leave her post after only 6 months in the role. Links: AMDAX Announcement Binance UK Director Departing After Less Than 6 Months - CoinDesk Fund Instant Cross-Border Payments With a Line of Credit From RippleNet | Ripple Square, Inc. Invests $50 Million in Bitcoin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/9/20205 minutes, 54 seconds
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"Google lists as candidate for EOS Block Producer."

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down slightly at $10,607 Ethereum is down 1% at $337 and XRP is down 1% at 24 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Ren up 15% Tim Draper is leading a series A for the india based exchange Unocoin. KPMG is working on a blockchain solution for measuring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions. Riot Blockchain has picked up 2500 more Bitmain mining rigs. Google lists as candidate for EOS Block Producer. South Korea’s Central Bank is on track to test digital currency with pilot transactions next year. Links: Block.one Welcomes Google Cloud to the EOS Community - Block.one Riot Blockchain Continues Hash Rate Expansion to 2.3 EH/s and Provides Deployment Update KPMG To Offer New Climate Accounting Capability To Help Clients Measure Greenhouse Gas Emissions Tim Draper Leads Targeted $5M Series A for India Crypto Exchange Unocoin - CoinDesk South Korea's central bank is on track to test digital currency next year - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/8/20206 minutes, 6 seconds
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"Ripple Co-Founder Chris Larsen Rips US Regulators" October 7, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Ripple Co-Founder Chris Larsen Rips US Regulators Brian Brooks Says Market Will Decide Regulations Bitrcoin Unique Addresses Spike Links: US is losing 'tech cold war with China' says Ripple co-founder Markets will decide on regulations, not the government: Currency Comptroller Analysts Can't Agree What Prompted Big Spike in New Bitcoin Addresses - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/7/20206 minutes, 48 seconds
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"No Crypto Derivatives in UK After 1/6/21" October 6, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. No Crypto Derivatives in UK After 1/6/21 Ripple Wins Some Points in Suit John McAfee Arrested in Spain Links: UK's FCA bans retail crypto derivatives after year-long consideration Ripple Has Mixed Success in Motion to Dismiss Lawsuit Alleging Securities Fraud - CoinDesk John McAfee Arrested in Spain on US Criminal Charges - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/6/20206 minutes, 9 seconds
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"Bank of Thailand Sells Blockchain-Backed Bonds" October 5, 2021

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Bank of Thailand Sells Blockchain-Backed Bonds ECB Gettin Digi Wid It Two Become One Big Italian Fintech Firm Links: Thai central bank issues $1.6B in government bonds on IBM blockchain ECB to consider further digital euro study in 2021 Italian digital payments firms merge to create $17.6B fintech group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/5/20205 minutes, 57 seconds
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"CEO Johhny Lyu hints at known suspects from KuCoin hack" October 4, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .05% at $10,607 Ethereum is up slightly at $347 and XRP is down slightly at 23 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Origintrail up 80% ICE seeks software to streamline financial auditing management including digital currencies like Bitcoin. KuCoin CEO Johhny Lyu hints at known suspects from last month’s $281 million hack. SEC chairman said the agency is open to the idea of a tokenized ETF. September marked the first time in history that Etherum miners made more from fees than from block rewards. Several employees at Coinbase take the severance packages following CEO Brian Armstrong’s offer. Episode sponsored by ungrocery.com Links: Coinbase Employees Have Begun to Take Severance Packages - CoinDesk SEC Chairman Open to Crypto-based Exchange-Traded Fund lyu_johnny on Twitter: "A quick update since my last livestream on Sep 30. After a thorough investigation, we have found the suspects of the 9.26 #KuCoin Security Incident with substantial proof at hand. Law enforcement officials and police are officially involved to take action." / Twitter First time in Ethereum's history, miners made more from fees than from block rewards beta.SAM.gov Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/4/20205 minutes, 51 seconds
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"Venezuela launches national stock exchange built on Ethereum blockchain" October 3, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is up 0.5% at $10,547 Ethereum is up 2% at $347 and XRP is up 1.5% at 23 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Ampleforth up 22% Celsius Network up 19% Braintrust raises 18 million in a new funding round led by Acme. Equilibrium raises 5.5 million for cross-chain DeFi. Venezuela launches national stock exchange built on Ethereum blockchain. J Barry Thompson of Pennsylvania pled guilty to his involvement in a $7 million Bitcoin buying fraud. Episode sponsored by ungrocery.com Links: Equilibrium, a Polkadot-based project for cross-chain DeFi, raises $5.5 million - The Block Venezuela Rolls Out Ethereum-Based Stock Exchange to Help Skirt US Sanctions - CoinDesk Braintrust raises $18 million in new funds for token-powered freelancer marketplace - The Block Federal Court Orders Pennsylvania Man Pay $7.4 Million in Restitution for Multi-Million Dollar Bitcoin Fraud | CFTC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/3/20206 minutes, 6 seconds
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"Markets slide on news of Oval Office Covid-19" October 2, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 4% at $10,449 Ethereum is down 8% at $337 and XRP is down 5% at 23 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: UTRUST up 22% October Surprise: Covid-19 Bitcoin fell yesterday ahead of the october surprise news on the CFTC and Department of Justice charges levied against BitMEX. The European Central Bank published a 50-page report on the digital euro. Coinlist president Andy Bromberg is leaving to lead ECO. Will act as special advisor to Coinlist. Episode brought to you by ungrocery.com Links: Founders And Executives Of Off-Shore Cryptocurrency Derivatives Exchange Charged With Violation Of The Bank Secrecy Act | USAO-SDNY | Department of Justice CoinList president has joined a crypto project backed by Uber co-founder - The Block Bitcoin, Stocks Fall as Trump Tests Positive for COVID-19 - CoinDesk European Central Bank publishes report on digital euro, says 'we need to be ready' to issue it - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/2/20206 minutes, 35 seconds
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"Fluree raises flurry of funds" October 1, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 1.5% at $10,886 Ethereum is up 3.5% at $367 and XRP is up 2% at 24 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Celsius Network up 20% Digibyte up 17% Data management firm Fluree raises $2.5 million in additional VC funding unlocking a $1.5 million defense contract. BitFlyer’s European arm is opening up tokyo-based liquidity for european bitcoin traders. Thomas J Gity has been charged with scamming investors in a Florida crypto-trading scheme. The SEC has levied a cease and desist against Salt Lending over their 2017 ICO. MakerDAO adds Chainlink, Loopring and Compound as collateral options. Links: MakerDAO Adds Chainlink, Compound, Loopring as Collateral Options | Nasdaq Thomas J. Gity, et al. (Release No. LR-24930; Sep. 30, 2020) Data Management Startup Fluree Unlocks $1.5M Air Force Contract With Latest VC Raise - CoinDesk SALT SEC ICO filing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/1/20206 minutes, 13 seconds
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"Blockchain Makes Singapore Health Passport Work" September 30, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Blockchain Makes Singapore Health Passport Work. Links: Government investment firm develops blockchain health passport in Singapore Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/30/20206 minutes, 35 seconds
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"Difficulty Ribbons Say Buy Bitcoin" September 29, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Difficulty Ribbons Say Buy Bitcoin Coinbase CEO: Focus on Business Venezula Gets Bitcoin Satellite Node Links: Bitcoin ‘difficulty ribbon’ chart hasn’t been this bullish since March Relief and Regret: Crypto Twitter Reacts as Coinbase Says No to Corporate Activism - CoinDesk Venezuela sees its first Blockstream Bitcoin satellite node Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/29/20206 minutes, 41 seconds
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"KuCoin Hackers Move Crypto to Decentralized Exchanges" September 28, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. KuCoin Hackers Move Crypto to Decentralized Exchanges E&Y Debut OpsChain Network Procurement Platform Only 2.5 Million Bitcoin Left to Be Mined Links: KuCoin hackers keep moving stolen tokens to the largest DeFi exchange EY Releases Enterprise Procurement Solution on Ethereum Blockchain - CoinDesk Only 2.5 million Bitcoin left to mine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/28/20206 minutes, 25 seconds
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"Valentus looks for $50 million through token sale" September 27, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $10,658 Ethereum is up slightly at $351 and XRP is down 1% at 24 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: The Midas Touch up 15% Private equity investment firm Valentus is looking to raise $50 million through a token sale. Ant Group has launched a cross-boarder blockchain trading platform called Trusple. Aave has launched a new governance framework on the ethereum mainnet. US lawmakers seek to clarify the rules and restrictions around cryptocurrency in the US. Links: Lawmakers want to amend the Securities Act to provide more clarity for crypto assets - The Block The Governance is in your hands: vote on the first AIP! | by Isa Kivlighan | Aave Blog | Sep, 2020 | Medium Ant Launches Business Trade Blockchain in Run-Up to $35B IPO - CoinDesk U.S. firm Valentus to raise capital for credit fund via digital currency sale | Reuters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/27/20206 minutes, 26 seconds
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"Hot Wallet hack at KuCoin" September 26, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is up 1% at $10,718 Ethereum is up 2% at $351 and XRP is up 1% at 24 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Ren up 23% and yearn finance up 20% KuCoin has been hit with a security breach. Kristy Lynn Felkins faces murder-for-hire charges. Gemini has added support for seven new DeFi tokens. University of Cambridge reports 189% increase in unique crypto users. Episode sponsored by ungrocery.com Links: KuCoin | Cryptocurrency Exchange | Buy & Sell Bitcoin, Ethereum, and more Nevada Woman Charged in Bitcoin Murder-for-Hire as a Mystery Hacker Again Turns Tipster - CoinDesk Gemini to Support New DeFi Tokens | Gemini 3rd Global Cryptoasset Benchmarking Study - CCAF publications - Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance - Centres - Faculty & research - CJBS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/26/20206 minutes, 16 seconds
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"Chinese media calls crypto 2020's #1 asset" September 25, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 1% at $10,681 Ethereum is down 1.5% at $347 and XRP is down 2% at 24 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: IDEX up 14% Russia’s ministry of finance is calling for higher reporting standards in the crypto space. Roskomnadzor blacklists Binance’s website. Chinese state-owned media make coordinated report that crypto is the year’s top performing investment. Liquity raises $2.4 million in seed funding in a round led by Polychain capital. Knesset members in Israel are looking to relax the tax burden on cryptocurrencies. Today's episode was brought to you by ungrocery.com Links: China State Media Make Rare Reports Calling Crypto 2020's Best Performing Asset - CoinDesk Israeli regulators propose Bitcoin be taxed as a currency, not an asset Liquity secures $2.4M in seed funding to further develop lending protocol - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/25/20206 minutes, 7 seconds
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"Skynet Funded" September 24, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 1% at $10,396 Ethereum is down 1% at $337 and XRP is down 3% at 22 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Helium up 54% Venezuela legalizes cryptocurrency mining, will force participants into a national pool. JBS S.A. will use blockchain technology to help curb deforestation in the Amazon. Sia Technology raises $3 million to develop a free internet dubbed "Skynet". Coinbase hires for Coinbase Platforms Episode brought to you by ungrocery.com Links: Venezuela Legalizes Crypto Mining but Will Force Industry Into National Pool - CoinDesk Brazil's JBS vows to monitor deforestation through whole cattle supply chain | Reuters Sia Tech raises $3 million to speed up the development of 'free Internet' - The Block Welcoming three new senior leaders to Coinbase | by Coinbase | Sep, 2020 | The Coinbase Blog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/24/20206 minutes, 26 seconds
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"Mick Mulvaney Joins The Digital Chamber of Commerce Board" September 23, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Mick Mulvaney Joins The Digital Chamber of Commerce Board MicroStrategy CEO Says Bitcoin 'Less Risky" Than Holding Cash Reuters Reports Robinhood Rounds Up Robust G-Round: Rakes In $600 Million in Resources Links: MicroStrategy CEO could ‘liquidate $200M in Bitcoin on a Saturday’ Digital Chamber Adds Mulvaney to Board of Advisors; Visa, Goldman Join Executive Committee - CoinDesk Robinhood Raises Cool $660M in Extended Funding Round - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/23/20206 minutes, 52 seconds
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"US Space Force Adopts Blockchain for Data Security" September 22, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. US Space Force Adopts Blockchain for Data Security Binance.US CEO Advocates Crypto Use for Business Christine Lagarde Says Digital Euro "Compliments" Cash, Not "Replaces" Links: Binance.US CEO calls companies not integrating crypto ‘ignorant’ Digital euro will not be a substitute for cash: ECB President US Space Force Enlists Blockchain Firm to Deploy Hack-Proof Data Defenses - CoinDesk Xage Partners with the U.S. Space Force to Introduce Blockchain-Protected Zero Trust Cybersecurity for Space Architecture Resiliency Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/22/20206 minutes, 23 seconds
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"PoB Says CBDC 'New Battleground' " September 21, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. PoB Says CBDC "New Battleground" USA Number One in Blockchain Patent Applications Iran Power Plants to Sell Juice to Crypto Miners Links: Beijing sees digital currencies as ‘new battlefield’ in global finance The US is number one...in blockchain patents Three Iranian Power Plants Plan to Sell Electricity to Crypto Miners - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/21/20206 minutes, 37 seconds
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"Harvesting DeFi for non-ethereum tokens." September 20, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 2% at $10,880 Ethereum is down 2% at $374 and XRP is down 2% at 25 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Celo up 35% and Curve up 15% Kava labs has launched harvest.io a yield-generating DeFi platform for bitcoin and other non-ethereum assets. Carolyn Wilkins, a bank of canada deputy, will not seek a re-election. Michael Saylor explains MicroStrategy's Bitcoin buying. An artist in South Carolina is tokenizing his body for tattoos. Episode brought to you by ungrocery.com Links: Rarible - Bishop Bank of Canada Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins will not seek second term - Bank of Canada MicroStrategy’s CEO reveals the company’s surprising Bitcoin buying strategy New Binance-Backed DeFi Site Lets You Earn Yield on Bitcoin, Other Non-Ethereum Assets - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/20/20206 minutes, 10 seconds
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"Blockchain Capital joins Libra" September 19, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 1% at $11,086 Ethereum is down 1% at $384 and XRP is down 1% at 25 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Uniswap up 40% and Celsius network up 17% Blockchain Capital joins Libra. A transparency blockchain measure has been voted down in Germany. Investors are suing NVIDIA over the 2017 mining boom. Uniswap up over 40%, questions bubbling about security and the SEC. Episode brought to you by ungrocery.com Links: Investment Firm Blockchain Capital Joins Libra Association - CoinDesk German Lawmakers Vote 'Nein' on Blockchain for Transparency on Megaprojects - CoinDesk Investors Aren't Entitled To 'Crypto Craze' Docs, NVIDIA Says - Law360 The runaway success of Uniswap's token raises an old question: is it a security? - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/19/20205 minutes, 39 seconds
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"Uniswap airdrops UNI" September 18, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 1.5% at $10,992 Ethereum is up 2% at $386 and XRP is up 2% at 25 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Uniswap up 32% Loopring up 27% and NEO up 19% The US Homeland Security Dept. has opened a competition to crowdsource a digital wallet design. Two Russian Nationals have been charged with extorting over 16.8 million from crypto exchange customers. Decentralized exchange volumes are still soaring – showing almost 15 billion month to date. DEX aggregator ParaSwap raised 2.7 million in seed funding Uniswap airdropped their new UNI token causing a stir Links: US Homeland Security Challenges Freelancers to Design It a Digital Wallet - CoinDesk Uniswap Recaptures DeFi Buzz With UNI Token's Airdropped Debut - CoinDesk Russian nationals charged with extorting over $16.8M from crypto exchange customers - The Block DEX volumes continue to soar in September, crossing almost $15 billion month-to-date - The Block DEX aggregator ParaSwap raises $2.7 million in seed funding - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/18/20206 minutes, 14 seconds
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"Uniswap introduces Uni" September 17, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 1% at $10,876 Ethereum is up 4% at $382 and XRP is up 3% at 25 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: KCash up 60% Just up 23% Kraken is in the first exchange to be recognized a US bank. Libra has hired the former HSBC CEO James Emmett. PowerTrade has pulled in 4.7 million of funding from Pantera Capital. Uniswap is launching a governance token as it works to keep up with SushiSwap. This episode sponsored by Ungrocery.com Links: Libra.org New Bitcoin Options App Raises $4.7M in Round Led by Pantera Capital - CoinDesk Kraken Becomes First Crypto Exchange to Become a US Bank - CoinDesk Coinbase Pro Lists Uniswap's New Token Just Hours After Launch - CoinDesk Uniswap | Introducing UNI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/17/20206 minutes, 12 seconds
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"Bahamas First in CBDC With October Surprise" September 16, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Bahamas First in CBDC With October Surprise Kiyosaki Says US Bankrupt Buy Gold, Silver and Bitcoin CB Insights Buys Blockdata Links: Bahamas to Roll Out 'Sand Dollar' Digital Currency Next Month - CoinDesk Covid-19 vaccine will spark Bitcoin ‘crash’ — Rich Dad Poor Dad author CB Insights Buys Blockdata to Build Out Blockchain Data Offering - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/16/20206 minutes, 35 seconds
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"Brock Pierce Served" September 15, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Brock Pierce Served Russia's Largest Bank Partners with Komgo Japanese Crypto Exchange Charges Binance with Aiding Hackers Links: Japanese Crypto Exchange Accuses Binance of Helping Launder $9M From 2018 Hack - CoinDesk Russia’s largest bank joins blockchain trade finance platform Brock Pierce Served Court Papers for Fraud Lawsuit at His Own Presidential Campaign Rally - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/15/20205 minutes, 51 seconds
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"Coinbase CEO: Apple Stifling Crypto Innovation" September 14, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Coinbase CEO: Apple Stifling Crypto Innovation Communist China Requires CBDC Acceptance New Group Promoting Blockchain Forms in Switzerland Links: Uniswap Takes Lead Over SushiSwap Less Than 24 Hours After SUSHI Rewards Drop - CoinDesk No one can refuse China’s digital currency, says central bank exec Swiss blockchain group formed to encourage new blockchain companies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/14/20206 minutes, 31 seconds
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"Aelf Launches SashimiSwap" September 13th, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $10,324 Ethereum is up 1% at $370 and XRP is up 2% at 24 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Waves up 15% A man in DC faces charges over his involvement in a diamond-backed token ponzi scheme. Swisscom blockchain won an grant from the Web3 foundation to protect the Polkadot network. Aelf Launches SashimiSwap Miner revenue, and crypto trading volumes were up in August Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/13/20206 minutes, 10 seconds
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"TI Settles SEC ICO charges" September 12, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 0.5% at $10,280 Ethereum is up 1% at $363 and XRP is up slightly at 24 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Defi Money up 62% Yearn Finance up 20% and Augur up 15% TI Settles SEC ICO charges. Chef Nomi returns the $14 million in Ether that they cashed out of SushiSwap last week Wave Financial purchases a thousand barrels of kentucky whiskey. A Singapore faces 3 years in prison and 12 strokes of the cane for stealing 200k meant to buy bitcoin. Links: Jail, caning for member of trio who robbed bitcoin buyer of $365,000, Courts & Crime News & Top Stories - The Straits Times SEC Charges Rapper TI With Securites Violations for ICO - CoinDesk 'I F**ked Up': SushiSwap Creator Chef Nomi Returns $14M Dev Fund - CoinDesk Wave Financial Wins First Round of Investment for Whiskey Fund Ahead of Tokenization - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/12/20206 minutes, 14 seconds
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"Square launches Cryptocurrency Open Patent Alliance (COPA)" September 11, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 1% at $10,280 Ethereum is down 2% at $363 and XRP is down 2% at 24 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Loopring up 20% and Storj up 15% Jack Dorsey’s Square has launched the Cryptocurrency Open Patent Alliance (COPA) Christine Lagarde, and the European Central Bank will make an announcement soon about a Eurozone digital currency. XanPool raises $4.3 million in pre-series A funding. A South Australian research paper makes the case that blockchain should be refined to better protect privacy. Links: Australian University Finds Privacy Issues With Blockchain Technology - CoinDesk Crypto-to-fiat gateway XanPool raises $4.3 million in pre-Series A funding - The Block COPA EU Aims for Tight Grip on Digital Currencies to Stave Off Risks - Bloomberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/11/20206 minutes, 1 second
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"Return of the Kraken" Sept 10, 2020.

Today's blockchain and cryocurrency news Bitcoin is up 1% at $10,326 Ethereum is up 6.5% at $369 and XRP is up 2.5% at 24 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Algorand up 20% Synthetix up 18% and Yearn Finance up 18% Kraken has returned to Japan after two years away. California judge has dismisses a $200 million damages claim against AT&T in ongoing SIM-swapping suit. Mastercard launches customizable Central Bank Digital Currency sandbox. Episode sponsored by ungrocery.com Links: 暗号資産交換業登録完了のお知らせ Judge Dismisses $200M Damages Claim in AT&T Crypto Hack Lawsuit - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/10/20206 minutes, 9 seconds
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"DCG Buys Luno" Septemer 9, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. DCG Buys Luno dGen Says By 2030 Three to Five Nations Will Have a CBDC CoinMetrics Says High Correlation Gold and Bitcoin bitFlyer Reports Newbies in Their Twenties Links: At least 3 nations to replace their currency with CBDC by 2030: report Bitcoin's Correlation With Gold Hits Record High - CoinDesk BitFlyer's Newest Customers Are In Their 20s - CoinDesk Digital Currency Group acquires cryptocurrency exchange Luno Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/9/20206 minutes, 28 seconds
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"Crypto Tax Experts Merge" September 8, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Crypto Tax Experts Merge Officials Raid Bithumb Second Time in Week Banco Estado Shut Down Over Ransomware Attack Bitcoin Bullish Trend Continues Despite Price Pull-back Links: European Crypto Tax Companies Announce Merger to Power US Expansion - CoinDesk Major Chilean bank shuts down all branches following ransomware attack Bitcoin Options Suggest Investors Hedging but Still Long-Term Bullish - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/8/20207 minutes, 5 seconds
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"Ziglu Offers Free Transfer for Select Crypto" September 7, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Ziglu Offer Free Transfer for Select Crypto Binance Releases Launchpool Links: Binance Unveils New Product for 'Yield Farming' Crypto Assets - CoinDesk Ziglu launches peer-to-peer payments after getting UK e-money licence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/7/20206 minutes, 17 seconds
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"SushiSwap and a new Sushi Chef" September 6, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 3% at $10,300 Ethereum is up 5.5% at $356 and XRP is up 1% at 24 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: SushiSwap up 50% Yearn Finance up 34% BNB up 20% Chef Nomi abdicates - forks over control to FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Swerve has crosses 380 million in total value within 12 hours of launch Brazil’s central bank president Roberto Neto says that the country will have a CBDC in 2022. Craig Wright’s ongoing trial has been moved to january 2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/6/20206 minutes, 17 seconds
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"Hardware wallet vulnerability disclosed" September 5, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 3% at $10,141 Ethereum is down 10.5% at $340 and XRP is down 5% at 24 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Bitshares up 20% ShiftCrypto discloses potential ransom attack method for Trezor and KeepKey hardware wallets. Joseph Frank Abel pleds guilty to his involvement with the BitClub Network a ponzi scheme. Chainalysis takes a look at the trade route between East Asia and Latin America. Links: Hardware Wallet Flaw Lets Attackers Hold Crypto for Ransom Without Touching Device - CoinDesk California man admits to securities and tax offenses related to $722 million BitClub Network fraud scheme | Internal Revenue Service Chainalysis Blog | How Latin America Mitigates Economic Turbulence with Cryptocurrency Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/5/20206 minutes, 1 second
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"Saudi Arabia business leaders propose blockchain-based business passport" September 4, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 3.5% at $10,435 Ethereum is down 4.5% at $393 and XRP is down 2% at 26 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Celo up 15% Saudi Arabia business leaders propose blockchain based business passport. Robinhood faces SEC investigation. SEC brings charges against Mindset 24 Global LLC. Bank of England Governor speaks on stable coins, central bank digital currencies, and the future of payments. Links: Saudi Arabia Pitches Blockchain-Based Business Passport to Boost Trade Finance - CoinDesk Speech text Self-Help Firm That Mostly Took Bitcoin as Payment Mostly Just Helped Itself, SEC Charges - CoinDesk WSJ: Robinhood facing SEC investigation over dealings with high-frequency trading shops - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/4/20206 minutes, 28 seconds
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"Lawmakers push for blockchain solutions for COVID " September 3, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 2% at $11,242 Ethereum is down 5% at $423 and XRP is down 4% at 27 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Origintriail up 27% Akropolis up 19% and Just up 16% Lawmakers in the US push for the federal government to use blockchain solutions for COVID relief. Revolut brings cryptocurrency services to Australian residents. AlphaBay darknet moderator Bryan Herrell faces 11 years in prison. The canton of Zug will accept bitcoin and ether for tax payments starting 2021 Links: Swiss canton Zug to accept bitcoin and ether for tax payment from next year - The Block Lawmakers Ask Trump to Use Blockchain in COVID Relief - CoinDesk Digital Bank Revolut Expands Crypto Buying and Selling Service to Australia - CoinDesk AlphaBay darknet moderator, who was paid in bitcoin, is sentenced to 11 years in prison - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/3/20206 minutes, 13 seconds
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"Dollar Velocity Lowest Since 1940s Benefits Bitcoin" September 2, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Dollar Velocity Lowest Since 1940s Benefits Bitcoin Bithumb Raided Tapscotts Add Blockchain Research Institute Europe Links: Bitcoin, USD velocity both crash — but BTC price reacted differently Police Reportedly Raid Headquarters of Bithumb, South Korea's Largest Exchange - CoinDesk The Tapscotts Take Their Blockchain Research Institute Into Europe - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/2/20207 minutes, 11 seconds
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"Ether High"

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Ether High OCC Issues Charters Coinshares Adds Real-time Audit Feature Links: Huge Ethereum buy wall sends ETH to a 19-month high against Bitcoin US Regulator to Shake Up Banking With Federal Charters for Payment Firms - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/1/20206 minutes, 9 seconds
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"OPEC Talks Blockchain at Conference"

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. OPEC Talks Blockchain at Conference Ethereum Classic Hit with Third 51% Attack in One Month CipherTrace Says It Tracks Monero Transactions Links: OPEC to cover blockchain tech in second workshop on energy and IT Ethereum Classic Hit by Third 51% Attack in a Month - CoinDesk CipherTrace develops Monero-tracing tool to aid US DHS investigations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/31/20205 minutes, 44 seconds
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"NASA backs blockchain-based communications system" August 28, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 1% at $11,469 Ethereum is up 2% at $393 and XRP is up 0.5% at 27 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Numeraire up 45% UMA up 39% and Elrond up 16% The New Zealand stock exchange faced a barrage of criminal cyberattacks this week. US House members have called for a briefing on recent seizure of crypto assets from terrorist groups. NASA is backing a blockchain-based communications system. Fidelity’s head of strategy and planning is at the helm of a new bitcoin-focused fund. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/28/20206 minutes, 4 seconds
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"SEC lightens accredited investor expectations" August 27, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $11,318 Ethereum is up 1% at $382 and XRP is down 2% at 27 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Celo up 35% UMA up 20% and Band Protocol up 16% The SEC has expanded its definition of qualified accredited investor. The Libra association has hired Steve Bunnell as its new top lawyer. Bitcoin’s implied volatility has fallen this morning ahead of Jerome Powell’s annual keynote. Links: Libra Association Lands Ex-Homeland Security General Counsel (1) SEC expands accredited investor definition, lowering the barrier to private markets - The Block Bitcoin's Implied Volatility Falls Sharply Ahead of Jerome Powell Speech - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/27/20206 minutes, 12 seconds
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"Fed Action Pumps Up Bitcoin Price by Cheapening Value of Dollar"

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Fed Action Pumps Up Bitcoin Price by Cheapening Value of Dollar Ripple Trademarks IRS Ignores Internal Watchdog, Sends Letter to Cryptoverse Again Links: Tyler Winklevoss says US Fed is the ‘biggest booster’ of Bitcoin price Ripple filed four US trademark applications this month IRS, Ignoring Its Own Watchdog, Sends Letters About Crypto Taxes Once Again - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/26/20207 minutes, 41 seconds
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"FTX Crypto Exchange Acquires Blockfolio"

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. FTX Crypto Exchange Acquires Blockfolio Chainanalysis Lands Biz in Australia BinanceUS Opens in Florida Links: FTX crypto exchange acquires Blockfolio for $150 million, set to create ‘New trading experience’ 3 Australian Businesses Tap Chainalysis to Monitor Risky Cryptocurrency Activity - CoinDesk Binance.US Expands Into Florida, Eyeing Millions of Potential New Traders - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/25/20206 minutes, 6 seconds
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"Bitstamp Leaving London for Luxembourg"

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Bitstamp Leaving London for Luxembourg Digital Yuan Tests Small Retail Transactions OSL On Track in Hong Kong Links: Bitstamp reportedly leaves London after 8 years of operation China's digital yuan trials reportedly limited to small retail transactions Hong Kong Regulator Gives Crypto Exchange OSL Tentative Licensure Approval - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/24/20206 minutes
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"Mitiga finds Monero Malware in AWS" August 23, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $11,558 Ethereum is down 2% at $385 and XRP is down 0.5% at 28 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Aragon network up 18% Cosmos up 17% and Ocean Protocol up 15% Researchers at cybersecurity firm Mitiga identified a Monero mining script in a community AWS AMI. Scientists at the Los Alamos National Laboratory say they’ve designed an AI for detecting would-be cryptojackers. The CFTC is going after the owner of the fraudulent bitcoin trading scheme Control-Finance. Links: An AWS Virtual Machine Is Infected With Mining Malware. There Could Be Others - CoinDesk CFTC seeks $572 million in penalty and restitution from the owner of 'fraudulent' bitcoin scheme Control-Finance - The Block Los Alamos Scientists Develop AI to Fight Cryptojacking - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/23/20206 minutes, 20 seconds
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"Polychain Capital adds $19.5 million to first fund" August 22, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 1.5% at $11,580 Ethereum is down 4% at $390 and XRP is down 2.5% at 28 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Augur up 39% and Decentraland up 26% Former UBER CSO faces felony charges for a 2016 attempt to quash security breach with six-figure Bitcoin hush money. A new bitcoin mining facility with 50-thousand rigs is readying for a september debut. Polychain capital’s cryptocurrency hedge fund has added 19.5 million in investments A Tokyo court has granted a protective order that will aid in the recovery of funds lost in a 2018 Coincheck hack Links: Polychain Capital's Original Crypto Fund Raises an Additional $19.5M - CoinDesk Bitcoin Mining Facility With Room for 50,000 Rigs Set to Launch in Kazakhstan - CoinDesk Tokyo court grants protective order to recover some funds lost in the 2018 Coincheck hack - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/22/20205 minutes, 57 seconds
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"INX Limited to hold token sale" August 21, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 1% at $11,672 Ethereum is down 2% at $402 and XRP is down 3% at 28 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: OMG Network up 69% 0x up 35% and Qtum up 17% INX limited will launch its watershed initial public offering as soon as Monday. US Congressman Tom Emmer of minnesota will take crypto donations for his reelection campaign. Thailand is readying its judicial system records for a move to the blockchain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/21/20205 minutes, 58 seconds
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"Hawaii says Aloha to crypto" August 20, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $11,840 Ethereum is down slightly at $411 and XRP is down 1% at 29 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: OMG Network up33% Yearn Finance up 34% and Algorand up 15% Hawaii has re-opened to crypto companies with a regulatory sandbox The UK branch of Gemini has registered with the UK Financial Conduct Authority. Tether is moving 1 billion USDT coins from TRON to Ethereum. Links: UK regulator adds Gemini to list of registered firms - The Block Hawaii Welcomes Crypto Exchanges Back With New Regulatory Sandbox - CoinDesk Tether is moving 1 billion USDT coins from TRON to Ethereum blockchain - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/20/20205 minutes, 31 seconds
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"Riot Blockchain Buys 8,000 New Antminers"

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Riot Blockchain Buys 8,000 New Antminers Bitcoin Profitable for 98% of Buyers Houbi Launches Crypto Savings Accounts Tomorrow Links: Huobi Meets ‘Loud and Clear’ Demand for Crypto Savings Accounts 98% of All Bitcoin Is Now Worth More Than When You Bought It Riot Supercharges Mining Ops With 8,000 More Bitmain Rigs as Bitcoin Price Soars - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/19/20206 minutes, 29 seconds
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"Bank of England Attends CBDC Meeting Tomorrow"

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Bank of England Attends CBDC Meeting Tomorrow Hackers Mining Crypto Attack AWS Credentials Congratulations Hester! Links: Bank of England Joins Key Roundtable on Central Bank Digital Currency Design Researchers Detect Crypto-Mining Worm to Steal AWS Credentials — X BTC $12,184 +2.25% ETH $428 -0.21% LTC $64.77 +0.36% XRP $0.31 +0.85% BCH $312 -1.14% EOS $3.65 -5.32% ENGLISH ADVERTISE Starting Second Term Today, SEC Commissioner Peirce Tells Cointelegraph Her Crypto Priorities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/18/20206 minutes, 2 seconds
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"George Ball, Former CEO of Prudential Securities, Flips to Crypto as World Faces Dollar Debasement"

Today's blockchain and crypto news. George Ball, Former CEO of Prudential Securities, Flips to Crypto as World Faces Dollar Debasement Etheum Founder Admits Ethereum 2.0 Tough Pantera Venture Fund Three Nets $164.7 Million from High Balance Investors Links: Vitalik Buterin: Ethereum 2.0 Presents a ‘Much Harder’ Challenge Than We Thought Pantera Tells SEC Its Crypto Fund Has Raised Nearly $165M - CoinDesk Ex-Prudential Securities CEO Calls Bitcoin a ‘Safe Haven’ - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/17/20207 minutes, 41 seconds
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"USPS Considers Blockchain Voting" August 16, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $11,722 Ethereum is down 2.5% at $414 and XRP is up 0.5% at 29 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Yearn Finance up 40% and Waves up 17% The US Postal Service has filed a patent on a system called Secure Voting System that would use blockchain technology. A woman in the UK was arrested for fraudulently obtaining £115,000 of cryptocurrency. CoinMarketCap launches Earn — an education rewards program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/16/20205 minutes, 46 seconds
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"Garlinghouse wants Ripple to be Amazon of Payments" August 15

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 1% at $11,880 Ethereum is up 2% at $436 and XRP is down 1% at 29 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Synthetix up 32% Digibyte up 17% and Aave up 16% Brad Garlinghouse, the CEO of Ripple told the financial times that the company aims to be the Amazon of payments. The Boston Federal reserve is partnering with MIT on a research effort focused on central bank digital currencies The Winklevoss Twins met with Barstool founder Dave Portnoy in a wide-ranging conversation about Bitcoin. Links: Barstool Sports' Dave Portnoy buys bitcoin after Winklevoss pitch - The Block Ripple aims to become 'the Amazon of payments' says CEO - The Block Ripple CEO Hits Out at Reports Claiming Firm Is Pivoting From Interbank Payments - CoinDesk Speech by Governor Brainard on "An Update on Digital Currencies" - Federal Reserve Board Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/15/20205 minutes, 58 seconds
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"Long live YAM" August 14, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 2% at $11,750 Ethereum is up 8% at $427 XRP is up 7% at 30 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Algorand up 28% Kyber network up 22% and Tron up 20% YAM is dead. Long live YAM. VPNs and other anti-censorship applications have jumped in popularity in Belarus JPMorgan appears to be in further discussions with ConsenSys. Links: YAM Post-Rescue Attempt Update. At approximately 6PM UTC, on Wed August… | by Yam Finance | Aug, 2020 | Medium DeFi Meme Coin YAM Succumbs to Fatal 'Rebase' Bug, Makes Plans for 'YAM 2.0' - CoinDesk VPN Usage Surges as Belarus Remains Offline - CoinDesk JPMorgan plans to lead ConsenSys’ $50m convertible note raise - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/14/20205 minutes, 52 seconds
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"Borrow 30% of Your Bitcoin Stash in Fiat at Coinbase"

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Borrow 30% of Your Bitcoin Stash in Fiat at Coinbase EU Forces Ireland to Comply re Crypto Apollo Develops Private Label CBDC Platform Links: Coinbase to Offer Bitcoin-Backed Loans to US Customers - CoinDesk Ireland Will Transpose Latest EU Anti-Money Laundering Rules Into National Law First Blockchain National Currency Platform Ready for Central Banks’ CBDC Issuance | Blockchain News — CBDC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/13/20207 minutes, 12 seconds
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"Hamilton's Crypto Suit Takes On Social Media Giants"

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Hamilton's Crypto Suit Takes On Social Media Giants Coinbase Exits Blockchain Association Greyscale's Bitcoin Trust Pumps Up Links: Lawyer to File Crypto Class-Action Seeking Billions From Social Media ‘Cartel’ Coinbase Exits Industry Lobbying Group in Protest Over Recent Unspecified 'Decisions' - CoinDesk Grayscale Tells SEC Its Bitcoin Trust Rose $1.6B Over Six Months - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/12/20207 minutes, 23 seconds
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"Blockchain Helps Precious Metals Trading"

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Blockchain Helps Precious Metals Trading Internet Disrupted in Belarus Election Russia Develops "Transparent Blockchain" Links: Mitsubishi Launches Blockchain Platform for Metal Trading After Tumultuous Election, Belarus Goes Offline - CoinDesk Russia’s New Crypto Analytics System to Track Dash and Monero Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/11/20207 minutes, 5 seconds
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"Asian Capital Takes Bitcoin Express Out"

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Asian Capital Takes Bitcoin Express Out Australia's National Rugby League Turns to Blockchain LINE's LINK Now Live on BitMax Links: ‘Capital Flight out of Asia Is Taking Bitcoin Express’ Says Max Keiser Blockchain-Based Trademark App Can Boost Australian Economy, Says Minister - CoinDesk Messaging Firm LINE Makes Own Token Available to Japanese Traders for First Time - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/10/20206 minutes, 40 seconds
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"California watchdog decries health records on blockchain effort" August 9, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 1% at $11,664 Ethereum is down slightly at $390 and XRP is down 2% at 29 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Chainlink up 24% Cosmos up 19% and VeChain up 15% A California privacy watchdog has spoken out against a proposal to put medical records on the blockchain. The crypto debit card provider Wirex is expanding in the US. German authorities have seized 30 million worth of crypto from the streaming site Movie2K. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/9/20205 minutes, 54 seconds
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"Sperbank to launch stablecoin. BUSD gets NYDFS greenlight." August 8, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 0.5% at $11,805 Ethereum is down 0.5% at $394 and XRP is down 2.5% at 30 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Decentraland up 26% Band Protocol up 22% and Zilliqa up 15% Binance receives a green light for BUSD from NYDFS. Russia’s largest state-owned bank Sberbank is preparing to launch its own stable coin Sbercoin. Compound releases their own price oracle. Links: Sberbank is preparing to issue its own cryptocurrency - Vedomosti DeFi platform Compound launches permissionless price oracle - The Block Binance Says New York Banks Can Now Use Its Stablecoin After Watchdog Approval - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/8/20205 minutes, 45 seconds
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"Goldman considers their own token. Senate confirms Hester Peirce" August 7, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $11,765 Ethereum is down 1% at $394 and XRP is up 1% at 30 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Aurora up 15% and Elrond up 15% IDEX has pulled in an extra $2.5 million in seed money ahead of its IDEX 2.0 launch. US Senate has confirmed SEC commissioner Hester Peirce for a second term in office. Dapper Labs has raised a new funding round. Goldman Sachs is considering its own cryptocurrency. Links: NBA Players Andre Iguodala, Spencer Dinwiddie, Javale McGee, and Aaron Gordon join Samsung, Coinbase Ventures, and the Cultural Leadership Fund, in Dapper Labs $12M investment round for Flow blockchain U.S. Senate confirms crypto-friendly SEC commissioner Hester Peirce for second term in office - The Block Decentralized exchange IDEX raises $2.5 million in seed funding ahead of IDEX 2.0 launch - The Block Goldman names new head of digital assets in bet on blockchain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/7/20205 minutes, 51 seconds
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"OkCoin Gives Marco Falke Large Grant"

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. OkCoin Gives Marco Faulke Large Grant Republic Raises Sixteen Million Dollars Honeywell Puts Aircraft Parts and Service on Blockchain Links: Honeywell Creates a Blockchain ‘Search Engine’ for Aircraft Parts Data OKCoin Exchange Awards Grant to One of Bitcoin Core's Most Active Developers - CoinDesk Republic Cuts Through SEC Red Tape to Raise $16M via Security Token Sale - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/6/20205 minutes, 50 seconds
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"All Chainlink Profitable"

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. All Chainlink Profitable Genesis Capital Portfolio Better Now Ethereum Transaction Fees Down Links: 100% of Chainlink Addresses Are Currently in Profit Genesis' Lending Rebounds in 2Q; Firm Acknowledges Unsecured Loans - CoinDesk Ethereum Transaction Fees Fall by 75% as Congestion Eases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/5/20205 minutes, 42 seconds
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"Ninety Percent of Ether Now Profitable"

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Ninety Percent of Ether Now Profitable Former VP of BoC Says Digital to Replace Fiat Garlinghouse Says Government Looking to Crypto in Fiat Decline Links: Chinese Ex-Banker Says Digital Currency Should Replace Fiat Money - CoinDesk World Gov’ts Eye Blockchain as Dollar’s Power Wanes, Says Ripple CEO Over 90% of Ether Supply Is Now in 'State of Profit,' Says Glassnode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/4/20205 minutes, 44 seconds
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"Hacker bail, shuttered funds, new hacks" August 3rd, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 2% at $11,212 Ethereum is up 8% at $388 and XRP is up 10% at 30 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: HedgeTrade up 20% and Ren up 20% The 17-year old Twitter hacker apparently owns $3 million+ in Bitcoin. Crypto hedge fund Neural Capital has shuttered . Spanish crypto payments app and card issuer 2Gether was hacked friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/3/20205 minutes, 37 seconds
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"Bitcoin tests 12k" August 2, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 4% at $11,160 Ethereum is up 2.5% at $366 and XRP is up 5% at 28 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Hedge Trade up 37% and bluezelle up 30% Bitcoin tested 12k yesterday and saw 12% drop in 6 minutes as it met a wall of futures positions Decentralized exchange volumes rose to 4.3 billion in July. Coinbase launched a 2% rewards program on DAI stablecoin accounts. The number of Robinhood users holding Kodak jumped 1200% on government loan. Japanese brave browser users are on the deck to receive BAT tokens as rewards for web browsing. Links: Coinbase Now Offers 2% Rewards on Dai Stablecoin Accounts - CoinDesk The number of Robinhood users holding Kodak stocks soars after Trump admin announces $765M loan - The Block Brave browser's Japanese users will soon be able to receive BAT token - The Block Decentralized exchange volumes surged to $4.3 billion in July, breaking monthly record - The Block Bitcoin and Ethereum crash by more than 12% in 6 minutes as more than $1B of positions gets liquidated - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/2/20206 minutes, 4 seconds
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"Twitter Hacker charged, Putin to prohibit crypto payments" August 1, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is up 2.5% at $11,532 Ethereum is up 2% at $353 and XRP is up 7% at 26 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Melon Protocol up 15% Putin has signed a bill that will prohibit the use of cryptocurrencies as a means of payment in Russia. 17-year old charged in Twitter hack. Longfin Corp to pay 223 million to investors over the company's 2017 IPO. Links: An update on our security incident Putin signs bill that will prohibit the use of cryptocurrencies for payment starting next year - The Block 17-year-old Florida resident charged in connection with Twitter hack and bitcoin giveaway scam - The Block In Re Longfin Corp. Securities Class Action Litigation, Docket No. 1:18-cv-02933 (S.D.N.Y. Apr 03, 2018), Court Docket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/1/20205 minutes, 48 seconds
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"Bitcoin up 53% in 2020" July 31, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is up 1.5% at $11,203 Ethereum is up 8% at $343 and XRP is up 1% at 25 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Bancor up 20% Ripple paid 15 million in XRP incentives to MoneyGram in the second quarter of 2020. David Schweikert, congressman from Arizona has been ordered to pay 50k in fines for violating ethics standards. The SEC is getting ready to take a closer look at Binance coin and other coins related to Binance’s blockchain. The US dollar has reached its lowest since May of 2018. Links: Ripple paid $15.1 million in XRP incentives to MoneyGram in Q2 2020 - The Block Ethics Committee reprimands Schweikert for slew of violations - POLITICO beta.SAM.gov Dollar Falls to Lowest Level in Over 2 Years While Gold, Silver, Bitcoin Continue to Shine - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/31/20205 minutes, 42 seconds
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"US Marines not allowed to mine crypto on Government devices" July 30, 2020

Today's blockchain and crypto news Bitcoin is down 1% at $11,026 Ethereum is down 0.5% at $319 and XRP is up 2% at 24 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Aave up 25% and Travala. com up 18% Ledger updates from security breach Chinese authorities arrest all 27 "major suspects" of the PlusToken fraud. US Marines were notified this week that they are prohibited from using government issued mobile devices to mine cryptocurrency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/30/20206 minutes
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"Ledger Wallet Hacked"

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Ledger Wallet Hacked Binance Australia Spins Up Japanese CBDC Will Happen Links: Data Breach at Crypto Wallet Firm Ledger Exposes User's Personal Info Binance Opens Up ‘Full Fiat’ Australian Exchange Digital Yen Now 'Top Priority' for Japan Central Bank, Says Senior Official - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/29/20207 minutes, 32 seconds
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"Brave Browser Ups Privacy for iOS Users"

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Brave Browser Ups Privacy for iOS Users Silvergate Bank Doubles Bitcoin-backed Loans Gold Hits High in USD Revolut Adds Stellar Lumens Links: Brave Browser Brings New Level of Security to iOS users Silvergate's Bitcoin-Backed Lending Product Grew 80% in the Last Quarter - CoinDesk Gold Reaches All-Time High as Bitcoin Breaks Above $11k - CoinDesk Digital Bank Revolut Adds Stellar to List of Supported Cryptocurrencies - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/28/20205 minutes, 55 seconds
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"BLINC Settles It"

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. No Monero on Coinbase Avanti Financial Opens in October BLINC Settles It Links: Coinbase CEO: Exchange Won’t List XMR Due to ‘Issue With Regulators’ Wyoming-Based Avanti to Open in October With a New Bank-Issued Digital Asset - CoinDesk First Mover: Bitcoin at Last Passes $10K, But Why Has It Struggled While Gold Shone? - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/27/20206 minutes, 10 seconds
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"Bitcoin above 10k"

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is up 4% at $10,004 Ethereum is up 8% at $309 and XRP is up 4% at 22 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Elrond up 19% and Travala(dot)com up 15% Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation to work with Crystal Blockchain jump-starting the government’s virtual asset monitoring initiative. Signature bank reported strong growth in the first half of the year with close to $8 billion in deposit growth. Coinbase user base at 35 million — up 5 million since the first of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/26/20205 minutes, 58 seconds
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"The case for the digital dollar" July 25, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is up 1% at $9,605 Ethereum is up 4% at $284 and XRP is up 2% at 21 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Unibright up 26% and Block Stack up 15% A federal court ruled that Bitcoin is a form of “money” covered under the Washington DC Money Transmitters Act. Bitcoin Suisse raised $48 million in their first round of fund-raising. Former CFTC chair Christopher Giancarlo made a case for the development of a digital dollar in a senate hearing. Links: Crypto Bank Hopeful Bitcoin Suisse Raises $48M in First-Ever Round - CoinDesk Bitcoin Is a Form of Money in DC, Federal Court Rules - CoinDesk Giancarlo pitches Congress on piloting a 'digital dollar' in the U.S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/25/20205 minutes, 42 seconds
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"Botnets, and Lawsuits" July 24, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .05% at $9,538 Ethereum is up 4% at $274 and XRP is up .05% at 20 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: VeThor Token up 23% A hacker has been using a botnet to infect thousands of computers to hijack them and mine Monero Apple Co-founder Steve Wozniak has sued Youtube and Google over Bitcoin giveaway scams Opera’s web browser is reporting for the first time that 170,000 users use its crypto wallets each month. Links: YouTube asks court to dismiss crypto giveaway scam lawsuit filed by Ripple - The Block Opera's Built-In Crypto Wallets Have 170K Monthly Active Users - CoinDesk Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak Sues YouTube Over Bitcoin Giveaway Scams - CoinDesk Newly Discovered Botnet Infected Up to 5,000 Computers with a Monero Miner - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/24/20206 minutes, 3 seconds
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"DeFi, Defense, and Twitter" July 23, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 2% at $9,523 Ethereum is up 9% at $265 and XRP is up 3% at 20 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: VeThor Token up 15% Binance has listed Maker and Dai tokens. Twitter announced that during their hack, hackers accessed the direct messages of at least 36 of the hacked accounts. Congress added two blockchain amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act. Links: An update on our security incident Soto Amendments Pass in Annual House Defense Bill | Congressman Darren Soto Binance lists Maker and Dai tokens amid DeFi boom - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/23/20205 minutes, 48 seconds
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"South Korea Proposes a 20 Percent Tax on Crypto Gains" July 22, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. South Korea Proposes a 20 Percent Tax on Crypto Gains Coinsquare Admits Wash Trading: Management Resigns China's Supreme Court Wants to Strengthen Crypto Property Rights Links: South Korea Finalizes Cryptocurrency Income Tax of 20% Coinsquare Exchange Execs to Resign Over Wash Trading Scandal - CoinDesk Chinese Supreme Court Favors Strengthening Cryptocurrency Property Rights Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/22/20206 minutes, 54 seconds
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"Whale Alert Has Data on Satoshi" - July 21, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Whale Alert Has Data on Satoshi PayPal Chooses Paxos to Bring Crypto to PayPal Users UK Regulators Want Control of Crypto Advertising Links: UK Treasury Wants to Bring Crypto Ads Under Direct Gov’t Oversight PayPal Picks Paxos to Supply Crypto for New Service, Sources Say - CoinDesk Whale Alert Identifies 1.125 Million BTC as Satoshi's Stash - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/21/20207 minutes, 6 seconds
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"Coinsquare Accused of Wash Trading" July 20, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. MasterCard Reaches Out to Crypto Coinsquare Accused of Wash Trading Barry Silbert Says Bitcoin Beat the Ban Links: Mastercard Expands Cryptocurrency Program for Crypto Card Issuers Canada Crypto Exchange Coinsquare Accused of Wash Trading by Watchdog - CoinDesk Wash Trading Definition Grayscale CEO: US Regulators Can’t Shut Down Bitcoin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/20/20206 minutes, 55 seconds
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"Sunday News Roundup" July 19, 2020

Today's news roundup Bitcoin is down slightly at $9,139 Ethereum is down slightly at $234 and XRP is down 1% at 20 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Aave up 22% Digitex Futures, up 16% Jose Delbo is premiering new ethereum-backed artwork on MakersPlace. The US Office of Foreign Assets Control said 4 Chinese nationals used crypto to launder drug money. Colorado is throwing more support behind blockchain and crypto in an effort to develop a Web3 lottery system. Today’s episode is sponsored by ungrocery.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/19/20205 minutes, 30 seconds
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"Court dates, Fraud and Jail time." July 18, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $9,169 Ethereum is up 0.5% at $235 and XRP is down 0.5 at 20 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: iExec RLC up 30% and Machine Xchange up 26% Jack Abramoff has plead guilty to charges of conspiracy and violating the Lobbying Disclosure Act in the AML BitCoin scam. Elliptic has said said 3 bitcoin from the twitter hack were sent to a likely wasabi wallet for mixing. Canadian startup BlockCrushr Labs is taking ConsenSys to court over stolen trade secrets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/18/20205 minutes, 45 seconds
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"Bank of Thailand actively using CBDC" July 17, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 1% at $9,153 Ethereum is up 0.5% at $233 and XRP is up 3% at 20 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Algorand up 32% Aave up 20% and Stellar up 17% The US Department of Energy has awarded a $1 million grant to software company infoBeyond Technology. The Bank of Thailand has confirmed that they are actively using their CBDC. The Malaysian financial regulator has clarified that Binance is not authorized to operate in the country Jae Woo Kim of New York was arrested on charges of defrauding investorsof more than $4.5 million. Links: U.S. officials award $1 million to company studying blockchain's use in power grid security - The Block Binance is not authorized to operate in Malaysia, says the country's financial regulator - The Block New Yok Man Charged With Wire Fraud In Alleged Multi-Million Dollar Cryptocurrency Investment Scheme | USAO-NDCA | Department of Justice BOT cryptocurrency rolled out for businesses before public debut  NCLA Stands up for Bitcoin Investors in Suit Against IRS for Unlawful Seizure of Private Financial Data Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/17/20206 minutes, 1 second
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"Twitter hacked for Bitcoin scam" July 16, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 1.5% at $9,095 Ethereum is down 3% at $232 and XRP is down 4% at 19 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: IExec RLC, up 16% Twitter was hacked yesterday via a coordinated social engineering attack for a Bitcoin scam. The Samsung Galaxy smartphone now supports the stellar blockchain network. Sorare has picked up $4 million in a seed round. New Hampshire resident James Harper is suing the IRS for unlawful seizure of private financial data. Links: Samsung Galaxy smartphones now support Stellar blockchain - The Block Twitter’s massive hack: What we know after Apple, Biden, Obama, Musk, and others tweeted a bitcoin scam - The Verge Ethereum-based gaming startup Sorare raises $4 million in seed funding - The Block Tax Day lawsuit alleges the IRS violated crypto holders' constitutional rights - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/16/20206 minutes, 37 seconds
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"Japan Considering CBDC" - July 15, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Japan Considers CBDC China to Test CBDC Revolut Live in US Less and Except Tennessee Links: Japan Is Seriously Considering a Digital Yen: Report - CoinDesk OKCoin Launches Its Own DeFi Price Oracle Based on Compound Tech Revolut's Crypto Trading App Expands to 49 States Following Significant Delays Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/15/20205 minutes, 48 seconds
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"Bank of England Considering CBDC" - July 14, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Bank of England Considering CBDC Binance Card Debit Card Soon in Europe Rich Dad Poor Dad Author Robert Kiyosaki Says Bitcoin Going to $75,000.00 Links: Bank of England Considering a Central Bank Digital Currency, Governor Says - CoinDesk Binance’s Swipe-Powered Crypto Debit Card Debuts in Europe Rich Dad Poor Dad Author: ‘Gold Guys are Being Phased Out’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/14/20206 minutes, 30 seconds
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"Singapore Considering Commercial Role for Ubin" - July 13, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Singapore Considering Commercial Role for Ubin Clear Makes Roaming Data Easy for Three Giant Telecoms Chinese Crazy for Filecoin Links: Singapore’s Central Bank Eyes Commercial Role for Its Blockchain Payments Tech - CoinDesk Telefónica, Deutsche Telekom and Vodafone Use Blockchain for Roaming Settlement Inside the Craze for Filecoin Crypto Mining in China - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/13/20207 minutes, 42 seconds
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"Suits, Lawsuits, and Fraud" July 12, 2020

Blockchain and cryptocurrency news roundup Bitcoin is up 1% at $9,261 Ethereum is up 1% at $240 and XRP is up 1% at 20 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Aave up 20% Hyperion, up 15% A New York appeals court rules against Bitfinex and Tether re: jurisdiction, and the legal standing of Tether. Over half the PPP funds in the crypto sector went to development firms and financial services. A securities regulator in Texas has accused a south african trading pool of fraud. Canaan Creative was in the news this week for internal troubles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/12/20205 minutes, 54 seconds
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"Scammers put blockchain projects at risk" July 11, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $9,220 Ethereum is down slightly at $239 and XRP is up 2% at 20 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Elrond, up 23% Stellar, up 15% Bitcoin Gold’s developer team is reporting that a 51% attack on the blockchain was unsuccessful. Whale Alert has issued a new report that scammers have made $24 million in bitcoin in the first half of 2020. Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen is apparently paying to install hundreds of security cameras across San Francisco. Links: Chasing Crypto Criminals. During the past two weeks we have been… | by Whale Alert | Jul, 2020 | Medium Why Is a Tech Executive Installing Security Cameras Around San Francisco? - The New York Times Attempted 51% Attack on Bitcoin Gold Was Thwarted, Developers Say - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/11/20206 minutes, 16 seconds
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"Coinbase Contemplates IPO " July 10, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is down 2% at $9,191 Ethereum is down 3% at $239 and XRP is down 5% at 20 cents Those are your leaders by market cap Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Elrond, up 22% Stratis, up 17% A Romanian man has pled guilty to charges connected to the BitClub Ponzi Scheme. Coinbase has reportedly started preparations to go public as early as late this year. A man in Pennsylvania has pled guilty to bank fraud after he falsely claimed to own Bitcoin. Tether has blacklisted 39 ethereum addresses that collectively hold millions of dollars worth of USDT. Links: Tether has blacklisted 39 Ethereum addresses that hold millions of dollars worth of USDT - The Block Exclusive: Crypto exchange Coinbase readies landmark stock market listing, sources say - Reuters Report and Recommendations on Guilty Plea – #18 in United States v. Smail (N.D.W. Va., 2:20-cr-00002) – CourtListener.com Romanian Programmer Admits that He Helped Create Bitclub Network, a Fraud Scheme Worth at Least $722 Million | USAO-NJ | Department of Justice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/10/20206 minutes, 4 seconds
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"Tricksters, Charity, and Cannabis" July 9, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $9,416 Ethereum is up slightly at $247 and XRP is up 5% at 21 cents Those are your leaders by market cap Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Stellar up 18% DogeCoin, up 17% Military officials in Venezuela have seized over 300 unregistered bitcoin miners. The Children’s Heart Unit Fund has received $48k in cryptocurrency donations. Chicago-based Ceres waits on SEC response. Chinese police seized over $15 million in crypto from operators who sold counterfeit tokens in an arbitrage scam. Links: Ferrari, McLaren and $15M in Crypto Seized as Chinese Police Bust Arbitrage Scam - CoinDesk Children's Heart Charity Receives $48K in Crypto Donations Ceres SEC Filing Venezuelan military officials seize 315 bitcoin miners - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/9/20206 minutes, 12 seconds
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"Daimler AG Partners with Ocean Protocol for Data Mining" - July 8, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Daimler AG Partners with Ocean Protocol for Data Mining DiDi to Trial Digital Yuan When Launched Wintermute Receives $2.8 Million from Lightspeed Venture Partners Links: Mercedes-Benz Manufacturer Daimler to Collect Data Using Blockchain Ride-Hailing Giant DiDi to Trial China's Central Bank Digital Currency - CoinDesk Lightspeed Venture Invests $2.8M in Crypto Market Maker Wintermute - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/8/20206 minutes, 26 seconds
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"Binance Supports 15 More Fiat Currencies" - July 7, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Binance Supports 15 More Fiat Currencies Binance Buys Swipe.io Bitcoin Hash Rate Hits High Links: Binance Expands Fiat Gateway to Support 15 New National Currencies Binance Acquires Crypto Debit Card Provider Swipe for Undisclosed Sum - CoinDesk Bitcoin Hash Rate Hits Record Average High Defying BTC Price Bears Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/7/20206 minutes, 6 seconds
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"Stay and Pay with Bitcoin" - July 6, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Stay and Pay with Bitcoin Matthew Graham: Digital Yuan Aimed At Dollar Brock Pierce Runs for President Links: Travala.com Lets Travelers Once Again Book Expedia Hotels in Crypto - CoinDesk Expert: China's Digital Yuan Will Target the Dollar, Not Bitcoin Brock Pierce Jumps Into 2020 US Presidential Election Last Minute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/6/20206 minutes, 3 seconds
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"2020's Q2 sees $180 billion transacted on Bitcoin blockchain" July 5th, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news brought to you by ungrocery.com Bitcoin is down 0.5% at $9,038 Ethereum is down 0.5% at 225 and XRP is down 1% at 18 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: VeChain up 23% BaFin had only one staff member at the financial reporting enforecement panel (FPREP) working on the Wirecard review for 2019. Bitcoin’s price has been increasingly correlated with the S&P 500. 2020's Q2 sees $180 billion transacted on Bitcoin blockchain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/5/20205 minutes, 22 seconds
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"Oxfam Ireland awarded grant for blockchain based aid project" July 4, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is down 0.5% at $9,066 Ethereum is down 0.5% at 225 and XRP is up slightly at 18 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Ren up 17% and Loopring up 15% Jack Mallers has announced that his product Strike has entered beta. Oxfam Ireland has received a one million euro grant to fund a blockchain aid distribution project. Switzerland’s InCore Bank has added access for crypto exchange Kraken’s European clientele. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/4/20205 minutes, 42 seconds
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"NYDIG raises $190 million for bitcoin fund" July 3, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 1.5% at $9,103 Ethereum is down 1% at 227 and XRP is up slightly at 18 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Maidsafe up 1% and Kyber Network up 18% New York Digital Investment Group raised 190 million for one of it’s bitcoin funds. The European Innovation Council has awarded $5.5 million to six winners of the blockchains for social good program. Alex Masmej is giving $ALEX token holders control of his life. IOHK has launched a $20 million fund for ecosystem startups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/3/20206 minutes
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"Curv raises $23 million series A." July 2, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 1% at $9,197 Ethereum is up slightly at 228 and XRP is up slightly at 18 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Aave up 17% and Kyber Network up 16% The ZenGo wallet service discovered a double-spend vulnerability in its competitors wallets. Crypto custodian Curv raised a 23 million dollar series A. Lawyers in washington DC can now accept crypto as payment for services. The UK high court of justice has ordered the exchange GPay to shutter. Links: A newly-disclosed flaw found in several popular Bitcoin wallets could let attackers trick users into thinking they got paid - The Block Crypto custodian Curv raises $23 million in Series A funding - The Block Acceptance of Cryptocurrency as Payment for Legal Fees Online cryptocurrency trading platform shut down by courts - GOV.UK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/2/20204 minutes, 53 seconds
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"Kirobo Lets Us Get a Do-Over" - July 1, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. NYDIG Banks $190 Million Stefan Molyneux Banks $100K Kirobo Lets Us Get a Do-Over Links: New York-Based Asset Manager Closes $190M Round for Bitcoin Institutional Fund - CoinDesk Stefan Molyneux Gets $100K in Crypto Donations After YouTube Ban Israeli Firm Develops Tech Allowing Crypto Users to Retrieve Funds Sent in Error - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/1/20205 minutes, 10 seconds
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""UCSF Medical School Pays Ransomware Gang" - June 30, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. UCSF Medical School Pays Ransomware Gang Bitcoin Up 27 Percent During 2020 US Senators Get Briefed Today on CBDC and Stablecoins BoC Staff Report: Canada's CBDC to be Available and Assessable Links: Bitcoin Still Up 27% This Year Despite Dismal June Performance - CoinDesk Witnesses Will Vouch for Stablecoins, Digital Dollars in US Senate Hearing Tuesday - CoinDesk Canada's Digital Dollar Should Focus on Inclusion and Accessibility, Say Experts California University Pays Million-Dollar Crypto Ransom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/30/20206 minutes, 14 seconds
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"Bitcoin Breaks Losing Streak" - June 29, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Bitcoin Breaks Losing Streak SEC, CFTC and Office of Controller of Currency Headed by Crypto-Friendly Folk? South Korea Turns to Blockchain for Diabetes Data Links: Bitcoin Closes in the Green Sunday to End Longest Daily Losing Run in 6 Months - CoinDesk Mapping the Future of the SEC (There's a Nonzero Chance Hester Peirce Takes Over) - CoinDesk South Korean Government Turns to Blockchain Tech to More Securely Store Clinical Diabetes Data - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/29/20205 minutes, 36 seconds
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"Canadian miner wants to use US electricity" June 28, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 1% at $9,047 Ethereum is down 3% $223 and XRP is down 2% at 18 cents Those are your leaders by market cap Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Haven Protocol up 20% and Davinci Coin up 19% Public Citizen is working to stop Canadian firm DMG Blockchain from using US electricity for mining efforts. Sovrin cuts all staff. The DOJ is indicting the founder of the anti-money laundering token AML-bitcoin for money laundering. Links: Consumer Watchdog Moves to Block Canadian Bitcoin Miner From US Power Grid - CoinDesk Sovrin Foundation Sheds All Paid Staff in Tale of a Token Issuance Gone Wrong - CoinDesk DOJ Indicts Founder of Anti-Money Laundering Bitcoin Project for Money Laundering - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/28/20205 minutes, 33 seconds
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"Kadena open sources Covid-19 test tracker" June 27, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is down slightly at $9,152 Ethereum is down slightly at $229 and XRP is down 2% at 18 cents Those are your leaders by market cap Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Cortex up 27% and Request Network, up 20% The AVA blockchain project pulled in 12 million with a private token sale Ebang’s Nasdaq listing went live yesterday Australian Bitcoin goes postal. Kadena open sources Covid-19 test tracker. Links: Blockchain project AVA raises $12 million in a private token sale - The Block Blockchain Maker Kadena Announces App to Track Covid Tests, Token Listing on Bittrex Global Shares of bitcoin miner maker Ebang slide after trading begins on Nasdaq - The Block Australia Post Now Lets Customers Buy Bitcoin at Over 3,500 Outlets - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/27/20205 minutes, 33 seconds
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"FC Barcelona issues fan tokens, Telegram faces SEC penalty" June 26, 2020

Bitcoin is up slightly at $9,185 Ethereum is down 0.5% at $230 and XRP is up 1.5% at 18 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Ark up 23% and Reserve Rights, up 19% The New York Department of Financial Services has issued a new three-strike rule for BitLicense applicants. FC Barcelona fans quickly grabbed the 1.3 million dollars worth of tokens issued this week. UK regulator suspends Wirecard's subsidiary that issues Visa crypto debit cards Telegram is facing 18.5 million in penalties to end the token sale dispute with the SEC. Links: FC Barcelona's Token Sale Hit $1.3M Cap in Under 2 Hours - CoinDesk Virtual Currency Businesses: Notice of Virtual Currency Business Activity License Application Procedures | Department of Financial Services Requirements have been imposed on Wirecard’s authorisation | FCA Telegram will pay $18.5m in penalties to end token sale dispute with the SEC - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/26/20206 minutes
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"Wirecard CEO arrested" June 25, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is down 2.5% at $9,219 Ethereum is down 3.5% at $232 and XRP is down 1.5% at 18 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Request Network, up 32% and Quant Network up 25% Former Wirecard CEO Markus Braun has been arrested. PayPal and Venmo are planning to let users buy and sell crypto. Brazil’s central bank has suspended WhatsApp’s payments service only a week after launch. The final judgement has been handed down in the case between the SEC and Shopin Links: PayPal and Venmo are reportedly planning to let users buy and sell crypto - The Block Eran Eyal and UnitedData, Inc. d/b/a/ "Shopin, " (Release No. LR-24842; Jun. 23, 2020) Banco Central do Brasil Wirecard’s Former Billionaire CEO Markus Braun Arrested Over Allegations Of Fraud Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/25/20205 minutes, 51 seconds
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"Keycard Launched" - June 24, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Keycard Launched Argo Doubles Mining Capacity for Zcash Metaco Partners with Frankfurt School Blockchain Center Links: Argo Buys $500K-Worth of Zcash Miners as Bitcoin Revenue Shrivels - CoinDesk Swiss Tech Firm Metaco Taps Blockchain Think Tank to Bolster Services - CoinDesk Contactless NFC Hardware Wallet Authorizes Crypto Transactions With a Tap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/24/20205 minutes, 53 seconds
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"KPMG Launches Chain Fusion" - June 23, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. KPMG Launches KPMG Chain Fusion Cred Names De Lude CISO and Goldstein CTO China Will Control All Citizen Spending with CBDC Links: 'Big 4' Auditor KPMG Launches Crypto Asset Management Tools - CoinDesk Cred Taps Former NSA, Western Union Bosses for Leadership Team - CoinDesk China’s CBDC Adoption Plan Puts Domestic Monetary Control at Forefront Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/23/20206 minutes, 32 seconds
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"China CBDC Backend Development Complete" - June 22, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. China CBDC Backend Development Complete CrossTower Raises Six Million Dollars Securitize Japan Joins Japan Security Token Offering Association Links: Digital Yuan’s Backend Development Complete, Says Chinese Official Securitize's Japan Subsidiary Becomes First International Firm to Join Self-Regulatory Group - CoinDesk Crypto Trading Platform CrossTower Raises $6M in Seed Round - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/22/20205 minutes, 33 seconds
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"Ethereum’s miners are increasing their gas limit by 25%" June 21st, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is up .05% at $9,353 Ethereum is up .05% at $228 and XRP is up slightly at 19 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: DaVinci Coin up 43% and Haven Protocol up 35% Economists at the New York Federal reserve called bitcoin just another type of fiat money in a blog post. Ethereum’s miners are increasing their gas limit by 25% Bitfinex has been granted just 2 out of 3 subpoenas while it looks for millions of dollars that went missing in 2018 Canada’s central bank is hiring for a CBDC project manager Links: Canada’s Central Bank Is Serious About Designing a CBDC, Job Posting Reveals - CoinDesk Bitfinex Granted 2 of 3 Subpoenas in Hunt for Missing Millions - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/21/20206 minutes
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"DOJ reports DEA failed to properly handle crypto investigations" June 20, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 1% at $9,306 Ethereum is down 1% at $228 and XRP is down 1% at 19 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Ankr network up 22% and Synthetix up 15% The DOJ reports DEA failed to properly handle crypto investigations. The national bank of cambodia reveals technical details around Project Bakong. Researchers highlight a high severity vulnerability within the De-Fi wallet Argent. Links: US Drug Agency Failed to Properly Oversee Crypto Investigations: DOJ Report - CoinDesk Argent Vulnerability – Technical Report – OpenZeppelin blog Cambodia Plots Dollar-Free Future With Blockchain-Based Payments: White Paper - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/20/20206 minutes, 4 seconds
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"Wirecard CEO out. EY launches crypto tax app." June 19, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is down slightly at $9,404 Ethereum is down 1% at $233 and XRP is down 1% at 19 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Elrond up 34% Aave up 18% and iExec RLC up 17% CEO Markus Braun has resigned from Wirecard. we.trade has laid off half its staff. Earnst and Young has launched a crypto tax app. Ebang has picked Nasdaq for its IPO — looking to raise more than 100 million. Links: Wirecard CEO quits after auditors can't find $2.1 billion EY Launches Cryptocurrency Tax App | CPA Practice Advisor Banks-owned blockchain trade finance startup We.trade cuts 50% of its staff - The Block Bitcoin miner maker Ebang selects Nasdaq for its IPO, in which it plans to raise more than $100 million - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/19/20206 minutes, 12 seconds
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"Troubles at Wirecard" June 18th, 2020

Bitcoin is down 1% at $9,426 Ethereum is down 0.05% $233 and XRP is down 3% at 19 cents Those are your leaders by market cap Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Elrond up 19% and Baer Chain up 17% Good Cycle behind $5 million transaction fees. Trouble at Wirecard The Austrian government will include blockchain tech in their contract tracing efforts. Links: News detail | Wirecard The sender of $5 million Ethereum transaction fees has revealed itself - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/18/20206 minutes, 13 seconds
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"Binance Expands to UK" - June 17, 2020

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Binance Expands to UK ConsenSys Partners Announced Stellar Votes Links: Binance to Launch UK Trading Platform for Institutional and Retail Investors Stellar Proposes Changes Allowing Exchanges to Better Enforce Regulations - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/17/20206 minutes, 1 second
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"BitPay Card Launched" - June 16, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. BitPay Card Launched TokenSoft and Signature Bank Partner on Security Tokens Casa Has New Wallet Links: Tokensoft Teams With Signature Bank to Launch Real Estate Security Token Platform - CoinDesk Casa Releases Self-Custody Bitcoin Wallet Focused on Privacy BitPay Launches Prepaid Crypto Mastercard for US Customers - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/16/20205 minutes, 59 seconds
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"Ledger Wallet Joins Universal Protocol Alliance" - June 15, 2020

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Ledger Wallet Joins Universal Protocol Alliance Ziglu is Live Links: Hardware Wallet Maker Ledger Joins the Universal Protocol Alliance Just-Launched Ziglu Wants to Make It Stupid Easy to Buy Crypto - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/15/20205 minutes, 59 seconds
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"Valueless exchanges and wash trading" June 14th, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is up slightly at $9,431 Ethereum is even at $236 and XRP is down slightly at 19 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: QuantStamp up 47% and Reddcoin up 15% Bitcoin IRA is branching out to smaller accounts and decreasing minimum thresholds Researchers examine the importance of transaction fees in "Revisiting Transactional Statistics of High-scalability Blockchain" Vice reports on wash trading at Coinsquare Links: Free Transactions Invite Systemic Attacks on Blockchains, Researchers Find - CoinDesk Cryptocurrency Exchange CEO Ordered Employees to Make Fake Trades, Leaked Documents Show - VICE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/14/20206 minutes, 7 seconds
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"Art as resistance" June 13, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is down 1% at $9,436 Ethereum is down 1% at $236 and XRP is down 1.5% at 19 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Verge up 29% Siacoin up 15% and Baer Chain up 15% The New York Times has released details about its News Provenance Project. Paul Le Roux has been sentenced to a prison term. DADA art collective is exploring the intersection of protest and modern art on the blockchain. Links: Drug Dealer Just Sentenced to 25 Years Hoped to Build a Better Bitcoin Miner - CoinDesk How an Art Collective Is Using Blockchain to Protest Police Brutality - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/13/20206 minutes, 9 seconds
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"Pentagon's Bitcoin war games" June 12th, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is down 2% at $9,455 Ethereum is down 2% at $236 and XRP is down 1.5% at 19 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Monero Classic up 19% and Aave up 15% The US Department of defense has run war game scenarios based on Gen Z using bitcoin to undermine and evade the establishment. Gemini has hired former singapore based Goldman Exec. Jeremy Ng to help with Asia expansion. Ontario securities commission has released its report for QuadrigaCX: Ponzi scheme. Vanguard and Symbiont announce initial phase of a pilot program looking at the digitization of asset-backed securities. Links: Vanguard Advances Blockchain Technology Pilot To Streamline Asset-Backed Securities Markets | State | dailyamerican.com Ontario securities regulator publishes investigative report on crypto exchange QuadrigaCX - The Block Pentagon Documents Reveal The U.S. Has Planned For A Bitcoin Rebellion Gemini hires former Goldman Sachs exec for Asia expansion, plans to get licensed in Singapore - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/12/20206 minutes, 16 seconds
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"Censorship resistant blogs, high fee transactions on ETH blockchain" June 11, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 2% at $9,542 Ethereum is down 2% at $239 and XRP is down 3.5% at 19 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Horizon up 27% and Digibyte up 15% A series of transactions have caught the attention of the crypto world Three Arrows Capital has become the first qualified investor to hold more than 5% of Grayscale Bitcoin Trust shares. Microsoft has released a beta version of its decentralized identity tool on the bitcoin blockchain. Unstoppable domains has launched censorship resistant blogging capabilities. Links: Crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital now holds 6.26% of GBTC shares, worth nearly $259 million - The Block A bug? Another mysterious Ethereum transaction took place with $2.6 million in fees - The Block Microsoft releases a beta version of its decentralized identity tool on the Bitcoin blockchain - The Block Unstoppable Domains Taps IPFS for Censorship-Resistant Blogging Platform - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/11/20206 minutes, 44 seconds
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"Bitmain Power Struggle Continues" June 10, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is up slightly at $9751 Ethereum is up slightly $244 XRP is up slightly at 20 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours Bolt up 97% Maker up 22% Kyber Network up 24% Bitmain power struggle continues. Elrond challenges users to 'break it's blockchain' issues 60k bounty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/10/20205 minutes, 20 seconds
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"Bitcoin Billionaires to be Movie" - June 9, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Bitcoin Billionaires to be Movie Willy Woo Throws Down Lithuania One Month from CBDC Links: Stampede Ventures Winklevoss Twins Ben Mezrich Bitcoin Billionaires – Deadline A Luxury Yacht or a Snickers? Bitcoin Beats Gold in New $1 Comparison Woobull Lithuania Is Trialing a CBDC No One Can Use – And That’s by Design - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/9/20206 minutes, 41 seconds
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"Crypto Is Political: Charles Hoskinson" - June 8, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. "Crypto is Political:" Charles Hoskinson China Zheshang Bank Issues Commercial Paper on Blockshain Worth $16.9 Billion Dollars Russian Crypto Miners Stole $6.6 Million Dollars of Electricity Links: Chinese Bank Issues Commercial Paper Worth $16.9 Billion on Blockchain Cardano Founder Charles Hoskinson Calls Crypto a 'Political Movement’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/8/20206 minutes
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"Bitcoin Multi-Sig Wallets Big" - June 7, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Bitcoin Multi-Sig Wallets Big Suzhou Sees Blockchain-based Notary Service CypherTrace Reports Crypto Crime Links: 6M Bitcoin Are Secured by Shared Custody This Chinese City Is Launching a Blockchain Notary Program — Suzhou Crypto Crime on the Rise — Good Odds of 2020 Becoming a Record-Breaker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/7/20206 minutes, 53 seconds
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"Regulators in New York and France to create innovation corridor" June 6th, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is up slightly at $9,684 Ethereum is up slightly at $243 and XRP is up slightly at 20 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Zilqua up 16% Verge up 17% Coinbase is looking to sell blockchain analytics software to the DEA and the IRS. The SEC is filing charges in salt lake city against three leaders of the Modern Money Team cryptocurrency MLM Robinhood users are buying US blockchain ETFs and it’s pushing the number of holders to 2020 highs Regulators in New York and France to create innovation corridor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/6/20205 minutes, 43 seconds
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"Japan's biggest banks survey digital payment system" June 5th, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is up slightly at $9,662 Ethereum is down slightly at $242 and XRP is down .05% at 20 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Wax up 71% Swissborg up 17% Wasabi Wallet is drawing Europol’s attention for facilitating dark web transactions. The OCC seeks feedback from the public on digital activities of national banks and federal savings associations Bitcoin Core researcher Gleb Naumenko gets 100k grant from Bitmex's parent company. 3 of Japan’s biggest banks are joining a study group that’s investigating a digital payment system Links: Bitcoin mixer Wasabi Wallet under Europol's lens for facilitating dark web transactions - The Block Japan to look at building a common infrastructure for digital payments - Reuters BitMEX parent offers $100K grant to Bitcoin Core researcher Gleb Naumenko - The Block U.S. regulator seeks public input as it reviews crypto, DLT activities in the banking sector - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/5/20206 minutes, 28 seconds
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"Coinbase has cut rewards for holding the USDC stable coin by 90%" June 4, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is up slightly at $9,617 Ethereum is up 2% at $242 and XRP is up .05% at 20 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: HedgeTrade up 32% Loopring up 15% US Securities and Exchange Commissioner Hester Peirce has been nominated for another term by the White House Coinbase has cut rewards for holding the USDC stable coin by 90%. Coincheck, the Japanese exchange has fallen victim to a data breach. The OOC, a nonprofit working on offshore energy, has found a blockchain management system that reduces costs and time for transporting wastewater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/4/20206 minutes, 3 seconds
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"Bitcoin Mining Disguised as Burial Mounds" - June 3, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Bitcoin Mining Disguised as Burial Mounds Hard Fork for Ethereum Classic Retire on Bitcoin? Links: Chinese Police Find Secret Bitcoin Mining Operation in Suspected Tombs Hard Fork Sets Stage for Ethereum Classic's Second Major Departure From Ethereum - CoinDesk Generational Shift to Open $28 Trillion Retirement Market to Crypto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/3/20205 minutes, 11 seconds
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"Five Million Dollar Bounty on Head of Petro" - June 2, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Five Million Dollar Bounty on Head of Petro Bitcoin Miners Selling More than Mining ZRX Up Sixty-Seven Percent: Top Token iin May Links: US Government Puts Out $5 Million Bounty for Petro Supervisor Miners Have Been Selling More Bitcoin Than They Generate, Recent Data Suggests First Mover: 0x's ZRX Token Surged 67% in May to Become Month's Top Performer - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/2/20205 minutes, 30 seconds
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"JP Morgan Chase Will Pay Crypto Customers" - June 1, 2020

JP Morgan Chase Will Pay Crypto Customers Amazon Patents DLT-Based Authenticity Certification Links: Chase Bank to Refund 95% of $2.5M It Allegedly Overcharged Crypto Buyers - CoinDesk Amazon Patents Blockchain-Based Product Authenticator - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/1/20205 minutes, 36 seconds
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"Cardano announces Shelley update" May 31, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is up slightly at $9,571 Ethereum is up half a percent at $238 and XRP is up 3% at 21 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Cardano up 18% Vechain up 15% Cardano announces Shelley update. The number of blockchain investment deals has declined for seven consecutive months. A JP Morgan strategist is saying that Bitcoin’s market price is now in line with its intrinsic value price. Polkadot’s blockchain mainnet went live this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/31/20205 minutes, 34 seconds
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"Amazon patents a DLT system for proving the authenticity of consumer goods" May 30, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is up 1.5% at $9,550 Ethereum is up 8% at $236 and XRP is up 3.5% at 20 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Maker up 48% Aave up 20% Amazon has patented a DLT system for proving the authenticity of consumer goods San Francisco based Magic lands $4 million in funding. The digital dollar project has issued a white paper calling for a US central bank digital currency. Links: Digital Dollar Project Calls for 2-Tiered Distribution System in First White Paper for US CBDC - CoinDesk 'Passwordless Login' Startup Magic Raises $4M From Naval Ravikant, Placeholder - CoinDesk Amazon Patents Blockchain-Based Product Authenticator - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/30/20205 minutes, 55 seconds
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"VeChain to deploy DLT for BAYER" May 29, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is down half a percent at $9,375 Ethereum is up 4% at $218 and XRP is down slightly at 20 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Bancor up 29% Storm up 17% VeChain is working on a drug tracing platform for Bayer. Floating Point Group has closed a $2 million seed round. Kingdom Trust will launch the Kingdom Trust Choice platform with a unified retirement account. The Stellar foundations development fund has loaned the firm SatoshiPay half a million Links: VeChain to Develop Drug-Tracing Platform for Pharma Giant Bayer - CoinDesk Crypto trading platform closes $2 million seed round backed by Naval Ravikant, AngelList - The Block Stellar Throws SatoshiPay a $550K Lifeline After Coronavirus Knocks Out Series A - CoinDesk Floating Point Group, An MIT Crypto Fintech Startup, Modernizes Digital Currency Trading Kingdom Trust Rolls Out An IRA That Can Hold Any Asset Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/29/20206 minutes, 4 seconds
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"New Bitcoin hedge fund in Hong Kong. Goldman Sachs says Bitcoin is "not an asset class" May 28, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is up 3% at $9,438 Ethereum is up 2% at $210 and XRP is down slightly at 20 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Monero Classic up 64% Thunder Token up 17% Gemini has partnered with samsung on the samsung blockchain wallet. A new actively managed bitcoin hedge fund announced by MaiCapital in Hong Kong. Coinbase has acquired Tagomi. Goldman Sachs says Bitcoin is “not an asset class" Links: A new actively managed bitcoin hedge fund gets launched in Hong Kong - The Block Goldman Sachs: Cryptocurrencies 'Are Not an Asset Class' - CoinDesk Gemini First US Exchange to Integrate With Samsung's Blockchain Wallet - CoinDesk Coinbase shakes up the crypto prime broker race with its acquisition of Tagomi - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/28/20205 minutes, 52 seconds
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"Google signs on as Theta validator, Facebook rebrands Calibra" May 27th, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is up 4% at $9,148 Ethereum is up 2.5% at $206 and XRP is up 2.5% at 20 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Theta Token up 20% Maidsafe up 15% and Quant Network up 15% Bitfury has announced an investor program for mining farms aimed at institutional investors. Facebook’s Calibra, the digital wallet subsidiary built for Libra is getting a re-brand. Google has signed on as a network validator for the blockchain video network Theta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/27/20206 minutes, 23 seconds
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"Thailand announces energy partnership. Craig Wright is wrong again." May 26, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 1% at 8,857 Ethereum is down half a % at $202 and XRP is up slightly at 19 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Theta Token up 26% and Metic Network up 15% CoinDCX picks up $2.5 million from Coinbase Ventures and Polychain Capital. Tencent will invest $70 billion into new tech to move past the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. Thailand announced the Thai Digital Energy Development, a public-private venture with Power Ledger. Craig Wright claims to own bitcoin addresses, those addresses send a message back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/26/20206 minutes, 25 seconds
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"Goldman to hold call on crisis, crypto, and inflation." May 25th, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 4% at 8,757 Ethereum is down 2% at $202 and XRP is down 3% at 19 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Zillqua up 22% and Grin up 22% Goldman Sachs is holding a call this week on the current crisis, state of crypto and inflation. The World Economic Forum set out its Presido Principles with a “Blockchain Bill of Rights". With signatories from Colombia, Deloitte, and ConsenSys. Samsung is pre-installing Theta(.)tv into all new Galaxy s20 smartphones. A member of China’s parliament has suggested setting up a national blockchain development fund. Links: Goldman Sachs Is Hosting A Client Call About Bitcoin, Gold and Inflation A member of China's parliament suggests setting up national blockchain development fund - The Block Samsung to Add Crypto-Powered Streaming Service to 75 Million Devices Colombia, Deloitte, ConsenSys Sign On to WEF's 'Blockchain Bill of Rights' - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/25/20205 minutes, 54 seconds
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"Sunday News Roundup" May 24, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at 9,129 Ethereum is up slightly at $206 and XRP is up slightly at 20 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Theta token up 19% Electroneum up 18% and Digibyte up 16% The Litecoin foundation and Atari have formed a new partnernership. Iranian president Hassan Rouhani has calls on the government for a renewed national approach to crypto. Canaan reported a net loss of $5.6 million for the first quarter of 2020. FTX(.)us went live at the end of this week. Links: FTX.US goes live, CEO says the crypto exchange has 'tons of liquidity' to offer - The Block Iranian President Calls for National Crypto Mining Strategy - CoinDesk Litecoin and Atari team up in anticipation of the Atari Token's launch - The Block Canaan Reports $5.6M Loss in Q1 Despite Bitcoin Miner Price Cut - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/24/20206 minutes, 1 second
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"Advisors propose regional digital currency for China, Hong Kong, Korea, & Japan" May 23rd, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is down slightly at 9,159 Ethereum is up 2% at $206 and XRP is down 1% at 20 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Horizon up 20% Ardor up 17% and OmiseGo up 15% Chinese political advisors have proposed a regional digital currency. Louisiana is set to consider a bill to regulate and license virtual currency businesses. JP Morgan is taking the stance that Central bank digital currencies could undermine the U.S. dollar's dominance Links: Chinese Government Advisers Propose Regional Stablecoin for 4 Asian Countries - CoinDesk Louisiana State Senate to Consider Crypto Business Licensing Bill - CoinDesk JPMorgan Says Central Bank Digital FX a Danger to U.S. Power - Bloomberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/23/20206 minutes, 9 seconds
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"Bill for US blockchain strategy introduced" May 22, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is down 2% at 9,167 Ethereum is down 1.5% at $203 and XRP is up 1% at 20 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: OmiseGo up 31% Unibright up 19% and Electroneum up 17% Binance is piecing together a blockchain friendly travel agency. Crypto-friendly IBM takes a 7% stake in the blockchain network We.Trade. Coinbase Custody has added staking support for Cosmos and Algorand. A Kentucky representative makes a first step in calling for a national blockchain strategy. Links: Binance aims to create one of the world's largest blockchain-based travel agencies - The Block House Bill Outlines Path to US National Blockchain Strategy - CoinDesk IBM Takes 7% Stake in Trade-Finance Blockchain Network We.Trade - CoinDesk Coinbase Custody launches staking for Cosmos - The Coinbase Blog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/22/20206 minutes, 14 seconds
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"Bitcoin from 2009 moved" May 21, 2020

It’s 8:00 Eastern, May 21st and this is your Daily Crypto Report. Bitcoin is down 4% at 9,366 Ethereum is down 3% at $207 and XRP is down 3% at 20 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Wax up 35% Theta token up 22% and Eldrond up 17% Todays headlines: Yesterday someone moved a set of Bitcoins that were mined in February of 2009. France’s central bank Society Generale says they have successfully completed the first test of their blockchain based digital currency. Square’s Cash App now allows for automatic Bitcoin purchases with an auto-invest feature. Blockchain(.)com has announced it plans to feature interest-bearing accounts that will let users earn up to 4.5% annual interest Links: Square's Cash App now allows automatic bitcoin purchases - The Block Blockchain to launch interest-bearing accounts with initial support for bitcoin - The Block Someone just moved a block of bitcoins first mined in February 2009 - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/21/20206 minutes, 32 seconds
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"JP Morgan Chase Banks Coinbase and Gemini" - May 20, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. JP Morgan Chase Banks Coinbase and Gemini Former Top Lawyer agt Coinbase Becoming Acting Comptroller of the Currency Hacker Detained Links: 'The Tables Have Turned' Binance Exec Says of JPMorgan's Support for Crypto Firms A Former Coinbase Lawyer Is About to Become Acting Head of US Bank Regulator - CoinDesk Ukraine Arrests Hacker Accused of Selling Personal Data, Crypto Wallet Info - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/20/20206 minutes, 27 seconds
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"California Giant Berry on the Chain" - May 19, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. California Giant Berry on the Chain Bank of Korea Releases CBDC Report EU Supercomputers Hacked to Mine Monero Links: California Giant Berry Farms Joins IBM Food Trust Blockchain Tracking System Advances in Blockchain Drives Banks Toward Digital Currencies, Says Bank of Korea EU Supercomputers Hijacked From COVID-19 Research to Mine Cryptocurrency - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/19/20206 minutes, 20 seconds
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"Fed Floods Economy With Money" - May 18, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Fed Floods Economy With Money Bakkt Taps Marsh for Insurance Links: Fed Chair: ‘We Have the Ability to Create Money Digitally’ Bakkt Announces New Insurance Coverage, Claims More Than 70 Custody Clients - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/18/20205 minutes, 56 seconds
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"JK Rowling unimpressed by the magic of Bitcoin" May 17, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 2% at 9,650 Ethereum is up slightly at $202 and XRP is up 1% at 20 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Travala(.)com up 79% and Quant Netork up 26% Crypto(.)com has dropped its MCO visa card to the european market JK Rowling asked Twitter for an explanation of Bitcoin. The replies were varied and less than magical, leaving her unimpressed. Elliptic has released a report saying that illicit Bitcoin activities have remained below 1% for the past few years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/17/20206 minutes, 23 seconds
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"Australian woman charged for allegedly illegally exchanging Bitcoin" May 16, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is down 1% at 9,405 Ethereum is up .05% at $200 and XRP is down .05% at 20 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Electroneum up 75% Celer Network up 24% Digibyte up 17% The Celo Foundation had a Celo Gold token sale on Coinlist at the end of this week raising $10 million. An Australian woman was charged for allegedly illegally exchanging Bitcoin. CoinMarketCap has updated its calculations for ranking exchanges moving Binance to the number one position. Links: CoinMarketCap updates exchange ranking system to include Web traffic, Binance now ranks first - The Block Celo raises $10 million in a token sale on CoinList in less than a day - The Block Woman charged over 'Australian first' Bitcoin cybercrime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/16/20206 minutes, 10 seconds
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"First state-owned entity joins Libra ranks" May 15, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is down slightly at 9,542 Ethereum is down 1% at $200 and XRP is down .05% at 20 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: OmiseGo up 33% Singapore sovereign wealth investment giant Temasek joins Libra along with VC firms Slow Ventures and Paradigm. Investors are considering suing Telegram after it pulled the plug on the TON Visa is trying to lock down a patent for digital fiat currency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/15/20206 minutes, 23 seconds
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"New $140m Bitcoin fund, bitcoin/S&P 500 correlation drops." May 14, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 6.5% at 9,662 Ethereum is up 4.5% at $202 and XRP is up 2% at 20 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Crypterium up 30% Matic network, up 20% Reddcoin up 16% The New York Digital Investment Group discloses an unknown 140 million bitcoin fund. The correlation between Bitcoin and the S&P 500 has reached a 2 month low Reddit is beta testing two ethereum-based tokens for users to collect rewards. After the halving shakeup in the mining sector Lubian is now the 6th largest mining pool. Links: Firm With Ties To Former ‘Sheriff Of Wall Street’ Discloses $140 Million Bitcoin Fund Bitcoin's correlation to stocks has declined significantly - The Block Reddit Rolls Out 'Community Points' on Ethereum to Incentivize Positive Behavior - CoinDesk Little-known Lubian is now one of bitcoin's biggest mining pools - The Block Visa is seeking a patent for 'digital fiat currency' – and the filing points to a central bank use case - The Block First State-Owned Entity Joins Libra Association - CoinDesk Aggrieved Investors Mull Suing Telegram Over Canceled TON Blockchain Project - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/14/20206 minutes, 20 seconds
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"IRS Seeks Help on Crypto" - May 13, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. IFS Seeks Help on Crypto TON is Dead Bank of England: No Compromise on CBDC Links: IRS Seeks Third-Party Contractors to Help With Taxpayers’ Crypto Calculations Telegram Abandons TON Blockchain Project After Court Fight With SEC - CoinDesk Bank of England: No Compromise on Our Principles for Any Future CBDC - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/13/20206 minutes, 54 seconds
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"Larry Summers is Not Your Friend" - May 12, 2020

Today's Blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Larry Summers is Not Your Friend CoinTelegraph: Tether # 2 by Market Capitalization Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/12/20206 minutes, 31 seconds
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"NK Hackers Target SK, US" - May 11, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. NK Hackers Target SK, US SEBA Bank AG Offers Private Label Tokens Links: North Korean Hackers Ramp Up Efforts to Steal Crypto Amid Coronavirus Pandemic - CoinDesk Crypto Native SEBA Bank Offers Asset Tokenization Service With TokenSoft Tie-Up - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/11/20205 minutes, 23 seconds
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"Bitcoin tumbles ahead of the halving" May 10, 2020

Bitcoin is down 9.5% at $8,738 Ethereum is down 10% at $189 and XRP is down 10% at 19 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Unibright, up 31% Bitcoin tumbled 15% yesterday breaking it’s month long increase streak Consensus Distributed begins tomorrow and runs all week. Swiss crypto broker Bitcoin Suisse is looking to raise a series A at 283 million pre-money valuation. New Zealand’s monetary authority is looking for a head of money and cash. Links: Bitcoin price tanks by 15% in 10 minutes causing $226M of liquidations on BitMEX - The Block Swiss crypto broker Bitcoin Suisse is raising Series A at over $280 million pre-money valuation - The Block Head of Money and Cash - Reserve Bank of New Zealand Consensus 2020 - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/10/20206 minutes, 13 seconds
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"Positive legislation, and Google policing services" May 9th, 2020

Today's blockchain and crypto headlines Bitcoin is down 2% at 9,623 Ethereum is up slightly at $209 and XRP is up 1.5% at 22 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: 0x, up 32% Augur up 24% and Basic Attention Token up 20% Google has policed another round of Chrome extensions that were impersonating crypto wallet services Bitcoin miners brought home $412 million in April. A bill is advancing through the california legislature and would limit which digital assets are called securities. Binance's CZ addresses the location of Binance HQ at the ConsenSys Ethereal Summit Links: Google takes down 22 more extensions that were impersonating popular crypto wallets - The Block Bitcoin miners made $412.5 million in revenue during April, new data indicates - The Block Bill Text - AB-691 Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act. Binance Doesn’t Have a Headquarters Because Bitcoin Doesn’t, Says CEO - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/9/20206 minutes, 19 seconds
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"Square sees big profits from Q1 BTC interest" May 8, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is up 6% at 9,902 Ethereum is up 2.5% at $211 and XRP is up slightly at 21 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: 0x up 28% and ABBC coin up 16% Jack Dorsey’s longterm play with Square is paying dividends after Cash App broke its records for bitcoin sales volume in a quarter. The stellar development foundation invested 5 million in wallet provider Abra The UFC is partnering with blockchain startup Chiliz to increase fan engagement. Zoom has acquired Keybase as they rush to enhance video platform privacy. Links: Square's Cash App shattered its quarterly bitcoin sales volume record in Q1 2020 - The Block Stellar Development Foundation invests $5 million in crypto wallet provider Abra - The Block UFC AND CHILIZ ANNOUNCE GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP | UFC Zoom Acquires Keybase and Announces Goal of Developing the Most Broadly Used Enterprise End-to-End Encryption Offering Nasdaq:ZM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/8/20206 minutes, 7 seconds
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"Mining news and Libra's first CEO" May 7th, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 0.5% at 9,302 Ethereum is down 1.5% at $204 and XRP is down 3% at 21 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Hyperion up 20% 0x up 19% and Status up 19% VBit picked up 1.1 million in a fund raise to open a new 200mw bitcoin mining facility in Canada. Ukraine’s state-owned nuclear energy subsidiary Energoatom has been advised to mine crypto with their nuclear power plants. The New York Department of Financial Services has granted ErisX a bitlicense—the first of the year. The Libra association has named their first CEO: Former HSBC Chief Legal officer Stuart Levey. Links: DFS Grants Virtual Currency and Money Transmitter Licenses to Eris Clearing, LLC | Department of Financial Services Libra Association names HSBC chief legal officer Stuart Levey as CEO - The Block Bitcoin mining firm VBit raises $1.1 million to open a new facility in Canada - The Block Ukraine Considers Using Nuclear Plants for Cryptocurrency Mining Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/7/20206 minutes, 4 seconds
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"Gold-Backed Digital Yuan? - May 6, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Gold-Backed Digital Yuan? ETH2.0 Dutch Central Bank: Crypto Must Register by May 18 Ripple Now ISO20022 Member Links: Ethereum Scaling and Gas-Free Transactions Arrive Ripple Joins ISO Global Standards Body on Cross-Border Payments Escobar: Get Ready For The Next Game-Changer - The Gold-Backed Digital Yuan | Zero Hedge Dutch Central Bank Gives Crypto Firms Ultimatum to Register Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/6/20206 minutes, 42 seconds
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"Warren Buffett: Bitcoin Going Down" - May 5, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Warren Buffett: Bitcoin Going Down Telegram Paying Investors with Cash Ripple and Garlinghouse Hit with Suit Links: Warren Buffett Expects Market Doom That Can Take Down Bitcoin With It Telegram Withdraws Offer to Repay Investors With Gram Tokens - CoinDesk Ripple Hit With Another Lawsuit Alleging XRP Security Laws Violations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/5/20206 minutes
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"Max Raskin: No to US Fed CBDC" - May 4, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Max Raskin: No to US Fed CBDC VeChain, MasterCard and Alipay Back APAC Provenance Council Devs at Ghost Foil Mining Hack Links: VeChain, Mastercard and Alipay Join Australia-China Supply Chain Consortium Devs at Blogging Platform Ghost Take Down Crypto-Mining Malware Attack Digital Dollars Give the State Too Much Control Over Money - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/4/20207 minutes, 12 seconds
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"White hat hackers, and subpoena treasure maps" May 3, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is up 2% at $9,037 Ethereum is up half a percent at $213 and XRP is up 1.5% at 22 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Dent up 28% Lambda up 22% and Holo up 17% The US Department of Justice is trying to find customers impacted by the closure of a small crypto exchange called CoinGather. A white hat hacker from Intezer made a great discovery this week when digging around in the code of Blockfolio. Bitfinex is having a fresh go finding out where Crypto Capital stored their funds. CasperLabs is integrating with Chainlink’s decentralized oracle network. Links: CasperLabs Integrating Chainlink For Stable, Fiat Denominated Transaction Fees U.S. Department of Justice seeks claimants to funds seized from crypto exchange in 2018 - The Block Blockfolio Quietly Patches Years-Old Security Hole That Exposed Source Code - CoinDesk Bitfinex, Tether Seek Subpoenas Across US in Hunt for Missing $800M - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/3/20205 minutes, 57 seconds
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"Block.one aims to save social" May 2, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $8,871 Ethereum is down slightly at $213 and XRP is up slightly at 22 cents Those are your leaders by market cap Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Kleros 15% and Digix Gold Token up 15% Block.one has been awarded a patent that aims to encourage positive feedback on social media. Bitmain is back in the news this week after the Beijing Haidian Justice Bureau sided co-founder Micree Zhan Jefferies’ head of equity strategy Chris Wood suggested investors should buy bitcoin ahead of the halving Links: Buy some bitcoin ahead of the halving, says Jefferies' head of equity strategy in new note - The Block Local government sides with Bitmain co-founder Micree Zhan in a dispute over his former position - The Block Blockstack's revenue declined 37% last year, due to lower Stacks token sales - The Block Block.one social patent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/2/20205 minutes, 57 seconds
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"a16z launches Crypto Fund II" May 1, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is up 3% 8,980 Ethereum is up 3% at $214 and XRP is up 3% at 22 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Power Ledger up 37% Bytecoin up 36% and Hedra Hashgraph up 15% MMC ventures points to equity funding as the area to be optimistic about within the UKs blockchain ecosystem. Ripple has released their Q1 numbers showing their lowest ever XRP sales. Fireblocks is reporting they’ve conducted $30 billion in digital asset transfers to date. a16z raises $515m for their Crypto Fund II. Links: Ripple posts its lowest ever XRP sales in Q1 2020 - The Block MMC Ventures report Fireblocks crosses $30 billion in digital asset transfers, expands in Asia - The Block Crypto Fund II - Andreessen Horowitz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/1/20205 minutes, 58 seconds
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"Tencent launches accelerator" April 30th, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is up 8% 8,880 Ethereum is up 1% at $212 and XRP is down 2% at 21 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Siacoin up 28% Electroneum up 15% and CyberVein up 19% Telegram is bowing to the wishes of the court ruling that it cannot launch its blockchain or issue gram tokens until its SEC case is resolved. Tencent has debuted a blockchain accelerator called Tencent Industrial Accelerator. During the price rally yesterday, Coinbase had some major connectivity issues and outages Links: Chinese tech giant Tencent launches blockchain accelerator program - The Block Telegram now delays launch of its blockchain by one more year, ready to return investor money - The Block Coinbase Suffers Temporary Outage as Bitcoin Soars as High as $8,900 - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/30/20206 minutes, 28 seconds
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"TON at App Store and Google Play Soon" - April 29, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. TON at App Store and Google Play Soon Caitlin Long: "Hey Crypto, Don't Fudge and Do Debt Like Fiat" Nasdaq Partners with R3 and Integrates Corda Links: Telegram’s Blockchain OS Could Soon Appear in App Stores Crypto Bank Pioneer Wants Greater Transparency Across the Industry Nasdaq Is Using R3’s Corda for Managing Digital Assets - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/29/20207 minutes, 3 seconds
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"WEF Report: Blockchain Can Fix It!" - April 28, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. "WEF Report: Blockchain Can Fit It!" Links: World Economic Forum Looks to Blockchain to Restart Global Economy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/28/20205 minutes, 18 seconds
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"China Launches BSN" - April 27, 2020

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. China Launches BSN Ether Soaring YTD Links: China Launches Blockchain-Based Service Network for Global Commercial Use First Mover: Ether Trounces Bitcoin as Network See Surge in Stablecoins - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/27/20206 minutes
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"Blockchain and crypto post Covid-19" April 26th, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is up 1% 7,650 Ethereum is up 1% at $196 and XRP is up slightly at 19 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Hive up 81% Digibyte up 25% and Kyber Network up 24% The Dole food company released a 5 year blockchain plan for stronger food safety aiming to advance traceability solutions. BoostVC the crypto-friendly silicon Valley-based startup accelerator has closed a new $40 million fund. Crypto-friendly New York based bank Signature Bank saw their net income decline by 30% in the first quarter of 2020. Bank of International Settlements official Benoît Cœuré says the recent crisis puts central bank digital currency into even sharper focus. Links: Dole Plans Blockchain Food Tracing Overhaul by 2025 - CoinDesk Startup accelerator BoostVC closes $40 million fund - The Block Coronavirus crisis puts central bank digital currency 'into sharper focus': BIS official - The Block Crypto-friendly Signature Bank's net income falls 30% in Q1 2020 - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/26/20205 minutes, 57 seconds
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"Breaches, IPOs, and lawsuits" April 25, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 0.5% 7,544 Ethereum is up 3.5% at $193 and XRP is down slightly at 19 cents Those are your leaders by market cap Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Hive up 32% and Flexacoin up 15% Ebang, one of the leading ASIC chips designers and has just formally filed for an IPO in the U.S. Cryptocurrency custody services provider Etana Custody reported that a data security breach occured last week. The SEC filed a lawsuit against the founders of california based Dropil alleging a fraudulent and unregistered ICO. Links: SEC files suit against founders of Dropil for 'fraudulent and unregistered' ICO - The Block Etana, a fiat funding provider for Kraken, reports data security breach - The Block Ebang files F-1 for IPO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/25/20206 minutes, 19 seconds
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"Crypto and mobile money in Africa" April 24, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 4% 7,466 Ethereum is up .5% at $185 and XRP is up 1.5% at 19 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Digibyte up 22% Hive up 41% and Aave up 15% Binance has released a new social payments app in Africa called Bundle. Mcdonalds, Starbucks, and Subway are piloting China’s CBDC in a promotional pilot in the Xiong New Area. Coinlist moved into the Defi market this week. Coinbase has launched a decentralized price oracle. Links: McDonalds, Subway, Starbucks Pilot CBDC Binance launches social payments app 'Bundle' in Africa - The Block Jack Dorsey-backed token listing platform CoinList expands to DeFi - The Block Coinbase launches a price oracle as it widens its focus on DeFi space - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/24/20206 minutes, 19 seconds
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"Returns, lawsuits, and an end to world hunger" April 23, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is up 2.5% 7,147 Ethereum is up 5% at $184 and XRP is up 2% at 19 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Bytecoin up 36% Stellar up 15% and Unibright up 17% The dForce attacker returned all of the stolen funds to the DeFi project. Ripple filed a lawsuit agains Youtube for the video platform failing to stop XRP Giveaway scams Libra has added Hiefer International, a nonprofit working to end world hunger and poverty, as their 23rd member. Links: Ripple sues YouTube over videos that used CEO Brad Garlinghouse's image in crypto XRP scams | Fortune dForce attacker returns all $25M stolen funds back to the DeFi project - The Block Libra Association adds nonprofit aimed at ending world hunger as latest member - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/23/20206 minutes, 1 second
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"Gemini Exchange Now SOC Type 1 Certified" - April 22, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Gemini Exchange Now SOC Type 1 Certified Power Ledger Inks PV Trading Deal Dutch Central Bank Wants CBDC Trial Links: Winklevoss' Gemini Cryptocurrency Exchange Scores Another Security Qualification Power Ledger Rolls Out Blockchain-Based Solar Energy Trading in Western Australia Dutch Central Bank Wants to Be European Union's CBDC Proving Ground - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/22/20205 minutes, 49 seconds
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"Blockchain Association Files for Kik" - April 21, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Blockchain Association Files for Kik Food and Clothing Top Crypto Purchases ConSenSys Fires Ninety Links: Blockchain Association Weighs In on SEC Case Against Kik’s ICO People Spend More Crypto on Food and Clothing Than on Illegal Drugs New Layoffs Hit Ethereum Incubator ConsenSys - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/21/20205 minutes, 55 seconds
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"Fifty Crypto Jobs in Ireland " - April 20, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Fifty Crypto Jobs in Ireland BitMex Donates Take the Dollars and Crypto Links: Facebook’s Calibra Has 50 New Jobs in the Pipeline for Its Dublin-Based Team BitMEX Joins COVID-19 Relief Efforts with Dedicated $2.5M Fund Some U.S. Citizens Look to Be Splashing Their Stimulus Cash on Cryptocurrency - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/20/20205 minutes, 49 seconds
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"Overnight Exploit" April 19th, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up half a percent at 7,169 Ethereum is up 2% at $182 and XRP is up slightly at 19 cents Those are your leaders by market cap Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Unibright up 22% Bora up 15% dForce has suffered an exploit attack that resulted in a serious loss of assets — up to 99%. Compound tokenized and decentralized its governance this week. TradeStation crypto integrated with the crypto exchange ErisX The CFTC has charged a Florida man and his companies for illegally collecting $1.6 million. Links: DeFi platform Compound launches decentralized governance token with support from Coinbase Custody - The Block CFTC charges Florida man for sale of 'Compcoin' digital asset in alleged fraud scheme - The Block Weekend Attack Drains Decentralized Protocol dForce of $25M in Crypto - CoinDesk Brokerage platform TradeStation links up with crypto exchange ErisX - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/19/20205 minutes, 43 seconds
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"Burns, layoffs, and expansions" April 18th, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $7,112 Ethereum is up 2% at $174 and XRP is up 1% at 19 cents Those are your leaders by market cap Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Digibyte up 28% Loopring up 24% Todays headlines: Switzerland based crypto firm Finance AG raised a 14.5m series B to expand into Asian markets. Binance has completed its 11th quarterly burn of its BNB tokens The crypto custody firm BitGo has laid off 12% of its workforce Mining gear manufacturer MicroBT is launching 3 new bitcoin miners. Links: Bitmicro leads the industry into the 3X era Crypto custody firm BitGo has laid off 12% of its workforce - The Block After record Q1, Binance has cumulatively burned 10% of BNB's supply - The Block Swiss crypto asset manager raises $14.5M Series B to expand into Asia - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/18/20206 minutes, 7 seconds
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"Binance v. Ethereum" April 17, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is up slightly at 7,090 Ethereum is down 1% at $169 and XRP is down 1% at 19 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Waltonchain up 25% Binance is launching a new Ethereum-compatabile blockchain that will feature Binance Coin as the native token. The Libra Association has been busy publishing a new whitepaper indicating they may want to cater to central banks. Chinese local government employees will soon receive some of their pay in the national digital currency. Wyoming has passed a low that will allow insurance companies to invest in cryptocurrencies. Links: Wyoming passes law to allow insurance companies to invest in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies - The Block Chinese local government employees to receive central bank digital currency in May - report - The Block Binance is launching a new Ethereum-compatible blockchain - The Block Libra confirms shift to multi-currency model, points to support for central bank digital currencies - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/17/20206 minutes, 19 seconds
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"China gears up for BSN" April 16, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is up 4.5% slightly at 7,046 Ethereum is up 9% at $170 and XRP is up 3.5% at 19 cents Those are your leaders by market cap Top gainers in the last 24 hours: ABBC coin up 24% and Komodo up 21% dForce raised $1.5m in a new round of funding led by Multicoin Capital. Crypto entrepreneur Alex Masmej sold $20,000 in income-sharing tokens on the Ethereum blockchain. Andreeseen Horowitz is reportedly raising a second crypto fund China is set to launch its national blockchain platform next week on April 25th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/16/20206 minutes, 17 seconds
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"Vaz Sees Libra as Bitcoin Competitor" - April 15, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Vaz Sees Libra as Bitcoin Competitor XRP Last Riot Blockchain to NY Links: Libra Stablecoin Is Still a Major Threat to Bitcoin: Economist XRP's Dismal 2020 Continues as Token Overtaken by LINK | Cointelegraph Riot Blockchain Moves Part of Bitcoin Mining Operation to Upstate New York - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/15/20205 minutes, 32 seconds
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"G20 Releases Stablecoin Recommendations" - April 14, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. G20 Releases Stablecoin Recommendations Goldman Sachs Data: 35% Shrinkage in Advanced Economies in Second Quarter 2020 Bitcoin Halves May 12: Big Interest Links: World Governments at G20 Are Concerned About All Stablecoins, Not Just Libra Goldman Sachs Says Economies Will Shrink 35% as Gold Hits 7-Year High Search Volume for 'Bitcoin Halving' Outflanks Previous All-Time High Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/14/20206 minutes, 1 second
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"Binance Adds Bitcoin Futures Trading Options" - April 13, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Binance Adds Bitcoin Futures Trading Options Fintechs Can Lend Gemini Exchange Adds Three Trading Pairs Links: Binance Officially Launches Bitcoin Options Trading on Mobile App US Gov Opens Door for Fintechs to Become Lenders in COVID-19 Relief Plan OneCoin Lawsuit Could Be Thrown Out Over Plaintiff Failings, Warns Judge - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/13/20206 minutes, 13 seconds
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"OneCoin indictment unsealed" April 12, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at 6,874 Ethereum is down slightly at $159 and XRP is up 1% at 19 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Moeda up 15% A US federal court is unsealing the indictment against OneCoin pyramid scheme co-founder Karl Sebastian Greenwood. CME Group and Bakkt saw Bitcoin futures fall sharply last month. Block.one has been a silent minority token on the EOS blockchain or voting plans voting in May. Factom has cut down its staff from 10 people to just two. Links: Factom's Two Employees Press On Despite Investor's Call to Liquidate - CoinDesk Block.one reveals plan to begin voting on the EOS blockchain in May - The Block U.S. federal court unseals indictment against OneCoin pyramid scheme co-founder - The Block Bitcoin futures volume on CME and Bakkt fell sharply in March - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/12/20206 minutes
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"Mobile Mining" April 11, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is down slightly at 6,894 Ethereum is up slightly at $159 and XRP is up 1% at 19 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Cybervein up 17% Canada’s first fund tied to bitcoin has made its way to the Toronto stock exchange. Square announced new ways to direct coronavurus stimulus payments to Cash App accounts. HTC is set to enable users of their EXODUS 1S smartphones to mine monero directly from their devices. Links: Square's Cash App opens doors for users to receive U.S. coronavirus stimulus funds in their accounts - The Block HTC Exodus Mining Monero A closed-end fund tied to bitcoin has been listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/11/20206 minutes, 9 seconds
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"Join the Fold" April 10, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 6% at 6,900 Ethereum is down 7% at $157 and XRP is down 6% at 19 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Karatgold up 37% Crypto market maker B2C2 has acquired an equity stake in the exchange LGO. The bitcoin cash hash rate seems to be falling following the network's halving. Nasdaq-listed bitcoin mining hardware maker Canaan lost $148.6M in 2019 Bitcoin halving that should take place next month has people talking. Gemini announces support for first stablecoin: Dai. Fold is gearing up to join the VISA fintech program and launch a VISA debit card Links: Visa Teams With Startup Fold for Bitcoin Rewards on New Card - Bloomberg Bitcoin mining hardware maker Canaan lost $148.6M in 2019, according to new financials - The Block Crypto exchange Gemini is adding a stablecoin to its list of tradable assets - The Block Bitcoin Cash hash rate drops following block reward halving - The Block What crypto exchanges are saying about the upcoming bitcoin block reward halving - The Block Crypto market maker B2C2 acquires equity stake in bitcoin exchange LGO - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/10/20205 minutes, 58 seconds
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"Landmark NZ case" April 9, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 1.5% at 7,185 Ethereum is down 1% at $168 and XRP is down 1.5 at 20 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: WaykiChain up 28% Haven Protocol up 21% and Chainlink up 15% A high court in New Zealand has ruled that former users of Cryptopia are entitled to their funds that were lost in a hack. A new bitcoin backed token called tzBTC is launching on the Tezos blockchain. Galaxy Digital has reported a 32 million dollar net loss in the final quarter of 2019. Genesis Global Trading is suspending credit extensions after the downturn. Links: Genesis Global Trading suspends credit extension after 'biggest deleveraging' it has seen in the crypto market - The Block Cryptopia users are entitled to their funds, court rules in a landmark judgment - The Block A new bitcoin-backed token ‘tzBTC’ launches on the Tezos blockchain - The Block Galaxy Digital reports a $32.9M net loss for the final quarter of 2019 - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/9/20206 minutes, 35 seconds
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"SoFi Buys Galileo" - April 8, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. SoFi Buys Galileo Bank of England Says Private Companies Could Partner in CBDC CasperLabs Launching Own Crypto Links: SoFi Acquires Payment Processor Galileo in $1.2 Billion Deal Private Companies Could Play Role in Digital Currency Issuance, Bank of England Says - CoinDesk ETH 2.0 Development Firm CasperLabs to Work on Its Own Blockchain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/8/20205 minutes, 57 seconds
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"No Selling" - April 7, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. No Selling OK to OKB No Bank Account? Links: Cryptocurrency Exchange OKEx Tackles Small Balances With New Offering Germany's Crypto Custody Law Hits a Snag: Startups Can't Get Bank Accounts - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/7/20205 minutes, 23 seconds
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"Crypt Suits" - April 6, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Crypto Suits Buy and Sell Crypto in Revolut Banking App Links: In Legal Battle With US SEC, Telegram Sees New Support From Trade Association Major Crypto Firms Including Binance, Civic, Tron Targeted in Flood of Lawsuits - CoinDesk Revolut Expands Crypto Offering – But Not in the US - CoinDesk Coinbase Custody is the biggest Tezos staking service, despite charging higher fees - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/6/20206 minutes, 6 seconds
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"Coinbase staking its claim in the Tezos market" April 5, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is up 1% at 6,793 Ethereum is up 1% at $143 and XRP is up slightly at 18 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Cybervein up 35% Storj up 19% Tezos staking service is big business for Coinbase Custody. The SEC is suing a couple in texas for allegedly defrauding hundreds of investors. Binance has removed the mention of any affiliation with Visa from their Binance card website. Anchorage added support for XRP. Thesis closed another round of funding this week as it prepares for the tBTC launch later this month. Links: Binance quietly scrubs Visa mentions from its payment card website - The Block Coinbase Custody is the biggest Tezos staking service, despite charging higher fees - The Block SEC charges Texas couple in fraudulent water-backed crypto token scheme - The Block Venture production studio Thesis closes a $7.7 million funding round as it prepares for tBTC's launch in April - The Block Crypto custodian Anchorage adds support for XRP - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/5/20206 minutes, 3 seconds
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"US only largely compliant with FATF crypto guidelines" April 4, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 3% at 6,715 Ethereum is down 3% at $141 and XRP is down 1% at 18 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Cybervein up 28% Waykichain up 21% The Spanish tax authority, AEAT is sending 350% more letters to crypto traders this year despite the coronavirus. According to the FATF, the US is not currently fully compliant with the organizations crypto recommendations. The National Internet Finance Association of China a self-regulatory watchdog for the People’s Bank of China says overseas crypto exchanges are faking trading volumes. Chainalysis indicates the correlation between bitcoin spending and its price went through dramatic changes in the recent market volatility. Links: US is not fully compliant with crypto recommendations, says FATF - The Block Bitcoin payments on dark markets most impacted by coronavirus pandemic: Chainalysis report - The Block Spanish tax authority to send more letters to crypto traders this year, despite coronavirus - The Block Chinese watchdog says crypto exchanges fake trading volumes - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/4/20206 minutes, 23 seconds
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"Binance makes moves. Github to go on ice." April 3, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 5% at 6,997 Ethereum is up 6% at $146 and XRP is up 3% at 18 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Steem up 34% Waykichain up 33% Unibright up 17% Binance confirmed they acquired CoinMarketCap. Binance is launching its own mining pool as well as adding staking, savings, and loans. Github to back up the codebases for Bitcoin core and Ethereum under the arctic in Svalbard Links: Binance is launching its own crypto mining pool - The Block Github is backing up the codebases for Bitcoin Core and Ethereum under the Arctic ice in Svalbard - The Block Privacy-focused Brave browser added 1M new users in March - The Block Binance confirms CoinMarketCap acquisition - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/3/20205 minutes, 49 seconds
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"France, Binance, and Michael Ford" April 2, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 8% at 6,665 Ethereum is up 5% at $137 and XRP is up 3% at 17 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Tomochain up 18% Block stack up 17% Icon up 15% Todays headlines: Bitcoin core maintainer Michal Ford has received a $100k grant from BitMEX. Binance is set to open a new crypto-to-crypto exchange today in South Korea. France’s central bank set to test the integration of digital Euro in settlement procedures. Links: France's central bank begins experimenting with digital euro - The Block BitMEX parent awards $100k grant to Bitcoin Core maintainer Michael Ford - The Block Binance is launching a new exchange in South Korea next week - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/2/20205 minutes, 55 seconds
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"Online Bitcoin Purchases Down" - April 1, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. On-line Bitcoin Purchases Down Althea Takes Ether for Internet AT&T Seeks Dismissal of Punitive Damages in Hack Links: Bitcoin and Visa Transactions Plunge But Pizza Deliveries Are Up Crypto Powered Internet Fills Access Gaps During Coronavirus - CoinDesk AT&T Seeks Dismissal of $200M in Damages for 2018 SIM-Swap Attack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/1/20206 minutes, 2 seconds
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"Telegram vs SEC: The Saga Continues" - March 31, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Telegram vs SEC: The Saga Continues CoinSpot Earns ISO/IEC27001 Certification BMW Rolling Out PartsChain Links: SEC Claims Telegram Injunction Applies to ‘Any Person or Entity’ Australian Crypto Exchange CoinSpot Wins ISO Security Accreditation - CoinDesk BMW’s Blockchain Solution for Supply Chains to Roll Out in 2020 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/31/20205 minutes, 56 seconds
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"Ver Demurs on Pandemic" - March 30, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Ver Demurs on Pandemic SF Express Using Blockchain to Deliver in China Links: Roger Ver Apparently Unconcerned About Coronavirus | Cointelegraph Pentagon Orders Essential Staff To Deep Underground Mountain Bunker As Pandemic Prep Escalates | Zero Hedge China’s 2nd-Largest Courier Using Blockchain to Deliver Key Supplies Amid Pandemic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/30/20205 minutes, 49 seconds
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"Delays, funds, and funding." March 29, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 2% at 6,125 Ethereum is up slightly at $128 and XRP is up 2% at 17 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Status up 28% HOLO up 18% Datum up 19% Banking regulators have announced a year-long delay for elements of the Basel III banking rules. Bitwise is taking steps towards listing its crypto index fund on OTC markets. HSBC has put 10 billion dollars of paper based private placement records on R3s Corda blockchain. Links: Banking regulators announce year-long delay for Basel III capital rules due to coronavirus - The Block — act HSBC Puts $10B of Private Placements on R3's Corda Blockchain - CoinDesk Bitwise Asset Management is seeking to list its crypto index fund on OTC Markets - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/29/20206 minutes, 6 seconds
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"Looking to History" March 28, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is down 6% at 6,237 Ethereum is down 5% at $128 and XRP is down 4% at 17 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Cybervein up 23% HXRO up 17% Singapore has granted several crypto firms limited term exemptions for licensing. San Francisco based Solana has raised 1.8 million from its launch auction on Coin List. Last week saw the second-largest decrease in bitcoin mining difficulty in the network’s history. Coinbase says Coinbase Commerce has proessed $200 million in transactions since it launched. Links: Coinbase says its Commerce platform has seen $200 million in transactions processed since launch - The Block Ripple, Coinbase get license exemption in Singapore for a limited period  - The Block Bitcoin’s mining difficulty sees the second-largest drop in history - The Block Blockchain project Solana raises $1.76M from its launch auction on CoinList - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/28/20205 minutes, 45 seconds
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"Binance Card" March 27, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is down slightly at $6,629 Ethereum is up slightly at $135 and XRP is up 8% at 17 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Holo up 20% Blockstack up 17% Aelf up 15% Boston based Coinmetrics, a blockchain data firm closed a $6 million dollar series A. Binance has officially announced the Binance card South Korea’s biggest bank is getting ready to launch a crypto custody service Links: Introducing the Binance Card: Shop and Pay With Crypto Anywhere in the World | Binance Blog Blockchain data firm Coin Metrics raises $6M from Highland Capital Partners, Fidelity and others - The Block South Korea's biggest bank is set to launch crypto custody service - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/27/20205 minutes, 42 seconds
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"Kraken: Bitcoin at $350,000 by 2045" - March 26, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Kraken: Bitcoin at $350,000 by 2045 San Fran is Top Crypto Town Overton Window Opens for Digital Dollar Links: Kraken Predicts Wealth Transfer will Cause BTC Rise to $350K by 2045 Report: Crypto Investment Wealth Is Highest in San Francisco Bay Area The Overton Window – Mackinac Center Congressional Bills Signal Digital Dollar Is Politicaly Feasible- CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/26/20206 minutes, 32 seconds
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"Court Rules Against Telegram" - March 25, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Court Rules Against Telegram Casper Labs EVOs with BitMax Communist China Central Bank Rides Pandemic Express to CBDC Links: Telegram Denied: Court Sides With SEC, Grants Injunction Against Issuing GRAMs CasperLabs Pivots Away From Ethereum to Fundraise With Its Own Blockchain - CoinDesk Turning A Crisis Into An Opportunity, China Gets One Step Closer to CBDC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/25/20206 minutes, 24 seconds
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"Full Zimbabwe?" - March 24, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Full Zimbabwe? Links: Bitcoin, Gold Spike as Fed Unveils Unlimited Coronavirus Stimulus Package - CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Eyeing $7,000 After Fed Says it Has ‘Infinite Cash’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/24/20205 minutes, 34 seconds
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"Bitcoin Searches Up" - March 23, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Baidu and Google Searches for Bitcoin Info Rise BitMex Takes Flack, Responds in Blog Post Blockchain Managers On Critical List Links: Baidu and Google Trends See Increased Interest in Purchasing Bitcoin BitMEX Defends Insurance Fund Being ‘Barely Used’ in BTC Price Crash DHS Names Blockchain Managers Among Critical Infrastructure Workers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/23/20206 minutes, 7 seconds
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"Interest rates up on crypto" March 22, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 1% at 6,045 Ethereum is up 1% at $128 and XRP is up 1% at 15 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Streamr up 34% Waykichain up 22% band protocol up 17% BlockFi is raising interest rates on Bitcoin and Ether beginning April 1. BlockFI recently began letting users buy crypto with cash within the platform. Silvergate is in the news due to wiring issues caused by an outage with its payment processor Finastra. Links: Crypto lender BlockFi is raising interest rates on bitcoin and ether - The Block Silvergate's clients experience outbound wire transfer issues tied to problems with Fedwire payments processor - The Block — ilvergate's customer base has grown 40% year-to-date Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/22/20205 minutes, 27 seconds
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"Hedge fund down, hedge fund up." March 21, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 9% at 6,068 Ethereum is down 10% at $129 and XRP is down 8% at 15 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Puma Pay up 74% Todays headlines: Adaptive capital, a Crypto hedge fund is shuttering due to the big hit it took during last week’s market upheaval Recently-launched fund Alpha Sigma Capital is raising $100m. The Department of Homeland Security lists blockchain managers involved in food distribution as those among critical infrastructure workers. Links: Crypto hedge fund Adaptive Capital is shutting down after it 'took a big hit' during last week's bitcoin price plunge - The Block DHS coronavirus memo says 'blockchain managers' involved in food distribution are essential critical infrastructure workers - The Block A crypto hedge fund co-founded by a former Nasdaq strategist is raising $100M - The Block Coinbase’s Visa debit card can now be linked with Google Pay to spend crypto - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/21/20205 minutes, 33 seconds
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"Shady Senators: Loeffler and Burr" March 20, 2020

It’s 8:00 Eastern, March 20th and this is your Daily Crypto Report. Bitcoin is up 13% at 6,673 Ethereum is up 12% at $145 and XRP is up 7% at 16 cents Those are your leaders by market cap Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Bitcoin SV up 28% Bitcoin Cash up 19% and Cosmos up 15% Police in India have arrested a woman who stole 64 bitcoin from a former employer. The Tezos foundation had most of their 600 million in assets in BTC in Jan. Senator Kelly Loeffler and Senator Richard Burr are under scrutiny for having sold millions in stock before the recent crash. Coinbase’s visa debit card can now be setup with Google Pay to spend crypto. Links: Indian police arrest woman who stole 64 bitcoins from her former employer - The Block Tezos Foundation had over $600M in assets as of January, 47% in bitcoin - The Block Senator Kelly Loeffler, former Bakkt CEO, sold millions in stock before coronavirus-induced market crash - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/20/20205 minutes, 51 seconds
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"Steemrolling on" March 19, 2020Today's blockchain and

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is up 10% at 5,624 Ethereum is up 10% at $124 and XRP is up 6% at 15 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Steem Token up 151% Dash up 29% and Zcash up 18% The Steem token saw a huge lift in price with Binance and Huobi vouching to support the Steem blockchain hard fork. The S&P500 VIX (fear index) closed at all-time highs this week. The FDIC has approved the deposit insurance application for Square. Hawaii has announced a regulatory sandbox for digital currency issuers. Links: Binance, Huobi to support Steem's hard fork into Hive; the steem token is up by 180% - The Block The S&P500 "Fear Index" closed at all time highs this week as volatility across assets remain near historic highs - The Block Square's new industrial loan company receives approvals ahead of planned 2021 launch - The Block Hawaii is establishing a regulatory sandbox for digital currency issuers - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/19/20205 minutes, 54 seconds
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"Insurance and shorter trading hours" March 18, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is down 1% at 5,128 Ethereum is down 2% at $112 and XRP is down 2% at 14 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Energi up 25% Solve Core up 25% Mixin up 17% BitGo is now offering excess insurance coverage on top of its 100 million dollar policy. Sparkswap is shuttering saying user numbers aren’t enough to keep the business going. CME group criticizes Steve Mnuchin’s comments about shortening the trading hours. Links: CME Group: U.S. Treasury Secretary Mnuchin's comments on shorter trading hours 'make no sense' - The Block Venture-backed decentralized exchange Sparkswap shuts down - The Block Crypto custodian BitGo is now offering excess insurance on top of its $100M policy - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/18/20205 minutes, 48 seconds
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"Crypto Hedge Fund" March 17, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 11% at 5,307 Ethereum is up 8% at $117 and XRP is up 8% at 14 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Cyber Network up 20% Mixin up 17% Lisk up 17% Bitfinex has listed a first-ever crypto hedge fund for accredited investors. The Philippine Stock Exchange will halt trading until further notice. The US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency names Coinbase CLO Brian Brooks as its next COO. The Opera browser is now letting US users buy Bitcoin and Ether through Apple Pay. Links: Bitfinex lists first-ever crypto hedge fund for 'accredited' investors - The Block U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency names Coinbase exec as its chief operating officer - The Block Opera now lets US users buy bitcoin and ether via Apple Pay - The Block Philippine Stock Exchange will halt trading tomorrow until further notice - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/17/20205 minutes, 42 seconds
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"Trading down" March 16, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 14% at 4,560 Ethereum is down 17% at $103 and XRP is down 13% at 13 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Energi up 25% Maidsafe up 18% Mixin up 17% Todays headlines: A New York woman has been sentenced to 13 years in jail for funding the islamic state of isis with crypto. Wintermute trading saw its most profitable days during the market turmoil due to its trading algorithms and infrastructure. Zimbabwe’s central bank is now gearing up to be the central regulator for crypto in the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/16/20205 minutes, 33 seconds
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"Steady on" March 15, 2020

Today's cyptocurrency and blockchain news: Bitcoin is up slightly at 5,461 Ethereum is down 2% at $126 and XRP is up 2% at 15 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Mixin up 20% Synthetix up 15% Power Ledger up 15% This week we saw the biggest price dump in bitcoin in the last 12 months. Now prices are holding above 5k. Coinbase saw yearly record-breaking volumes on Thursday and Friday. Consensus 2020 is going virtual due to COVID-19. Links: Whale Watching: Exchange Data Contained Early Warning of Thursday's Bitcoin Dump - CoinDesk CoinDesk Takes Consensus 2020 Virtual - CoinDesk Coinbase volumes hit yearly highs after Thursday's market sell-off - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/15/20205 minutes, 25 seconds
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"Tests, plans, and stress tests" March 14, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 2% at 5,480 Ethereum is down 1% at $129 XRP has slipped below Tether/USDT in reported market-cap. XRP is down 2% at 15 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Hedra Hashgraph up 27% Mixin up 20% Centrality up 15% Coinbase is releasing a Bitcoin batching system that they say could save users over 50% on transaction fees. New York regulators asked the 18 licensed crypto firms to submit coronavirus preparedness plans. Daily transaction fees on the Ethereum network topped half a million in the traffic jam on thursday. Crypto-backed loans were put to the stress test this week as bitcoin dropped about 40% Links: Daily transaction fees on Ethereum hit $564,000 amid network congestion on Thursday - The Block New York regulator asks crypto firms to submit their coronavirus preparedness plans - The Block Coinbase rolls out Bitcoin batching, says users could save over 50% on transaction fees - The Block $100M+ in Margin Calls: Crypto Lenders Demand Collateral as Market Buckles - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/14/20206 minutes, 10 seconds
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"Predicted" - March 13, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Andreas Antonopoulos Predicted Bitcoin Price Drop Edward Snowden Wants In Bank of England Telegraphs Move to CBDC? Links: 2 Months Ago, Andreas Antonopoulos Explained Why Bitcoin Would Crash Edward Snowden ‘Feels Like Buying Bitcoin’ Amid Price Crash Bank of England Releases Discussion Paper on CBDCs | Cointelegraph Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/13/20206 minutes, 14 seconds
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"Opportunity?" - March 12, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Opportunity? Farmville Creator Launches Gala Network Figure Technologies Securitizes HELOCs Completely on Blockchain Links: BREAKING: Bitcoin Crashes 17% in 1 Hour Below $6K in Coronavirus Panic FarmVille Creator to Launch Blockchain Game Network | Cointelegraph Figure Technologies Securitizes $150M of Home Equity Loans on Blockchain - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/12/20206 minutes, 19 seconds
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"UK Values Blockchain in Trade" - March 11, 2020

Today's Cryptocurrency and Blockchain News. UK Values Blockchain in Trade Bithumb Using Reactor Cryptocurrency Act of 2020 DOA in DC Links: UK Gov’t Includes Blockchain in Negotiation for US Free Trade Agreement Bithumb Partners With Chainalysis Amid Tightening Korean Regulations The Cryptocurrency Act of 2020 Is 'Dead on Arrival,' Washington Tells Sponsors - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/11/20205 minutes, 56 seconds
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"Kraken Back to India Q3 2020" - March 10, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Kraken Back to India Q3 2020 IBM, Oracle and SAP Develop Fabric Interoperability Sythentix Adding New Features, Including Derivitives Trading Links: Kraken Exchange Pledges India Expansion as Nation Reopens for Crypto Business - CoinDesk Old Rivals Oracle and IBM Want Their Blockchains to Talk to Each Other - CoinDesk Non-custodial crypto exchange Synthetix is preparing to offer derivatives trading on Ethereum - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/10/20205 minutes, 48 seconds
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"Trading down" March 9th 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 9.5% at 7,859 XRP is down 8% at 21 cents and Ethereum is down 9% at $204 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: BosCoin up 234% Bitcoin is down in what is part of a wider market turmoil with global stocks and commodity trading down. The People’s Bank of China is putting close to $5 million into its blockchain trade finance platform. Paradigm is leading a $12 million round for Argent which is expecting to launch this April. Links: Bitcoin falls below 8,000 ahead of what is expected to be a rough day for U.S. stocks - The Block China's central bank to invest $4.7M into its blockchain trade finance platform - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/9/20205 minutes, 39 seconds
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"Lending tree" March 8, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is down 4.5% at 8,705 XRP is down 5.5% at 22 cents and Ethereum is down 7.5% at $226 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Bytecoin up 15% Lawmakers in Minnesota are once again looking to outlaw campaign contributions in the form of cryptocurrency. BitGo, the crypto custodian is launching a new lending business with a $150 million book. Lenders and depositors are coming back to bZx because of significantly higher yields on ether deposits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/8/20205 minutes, 43 seconds
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"Aye Corona" March 7, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at 9,113 XRP is down slightly at 24 cents and Ethereum is up 3% at $244 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Monero Classic up 125% LTO network up 26% Zilqua up 15% Overstock’s subsidiary Medici ventures is leading an 8.2 million dollar investment round in agricultural blockchain startup Grain Chain. Bitcoin mining activity is expected to increase as chinese hardware makers start to clear from the coronavirus slowdown. Bitcoin 2020 postponed. DC Blockchain Summit postponed Paris Blockchain week postponed. MIT Bitcoin expo to go on. Links: Coronavirus risks lead to postponement of this month's major crypto and blockchain events - The Block Overstock subsidiary Medici Ventures leads $8.2M investment in agricultural blockchain startup - The Block Bitcoin mining activity expected to surge as Chinese hardware makers shake off coronavirus slowdown - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/7/20206 minutes, 9 seconds
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"Power to the miners" March 6, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news: Bitcoin is up slightly at 9,130 XRP is up 2% at 24 cents and Ethereum is up 3% at $239 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Machine Exchange up 42% Hendra Hashgraph up 32% Bytecoin up 20% India’s central bank is planning on filing a review petition on the Supreme Court’s crypto ruling. Bitcoin mining equipment maker Canaan has been sued by one of its investors for violating the U.S. security laws A New York power plant is reportedly mining roughly $50,000 in bitcoin each day Arweave a blockchain startup has raised $8.3 million in new funding from Andreessen Horowitz, Union Square Ventures, and Coinbase Ventures. Links: India's central bank plans to file a review petition on Supreme Court's crypto ruling - report - The Block Bitcoin mining hardware maker Canaan hit with securities lawsuit in U.S. court - The Block A power plant in New York is reportedly mining roughly $50,000 in bitcoin each day - The Block Blockchain startup Arweave secures $8.3M from Andreessen Horowitz, Union Square Ventures, and Coinbase Ventures - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/6/20205 minutes, 52 seconds
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"India: Crypto-a-Go-Go" - March 5, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. India: Crypto-a-Go-Go BitGo Wants Institutional Biz EY, Microsoft and ConcenSys Launch Baseline Protocol on Ethereum Mainnet Links: Indian Crypto Exchanges Resume Fiat Services 24 Hours After Supreme Court Ruling BitGo Launches Its First Institutional Crypto Lending Service Microsoft, EY and ConsenSys Tout New Way for Big Biz to Use Public Ethereum - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/5/20206 minutes, 46 seconds
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"Facebook Blinks" - March 4, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Facebook Blinks India Supreme Court Backs Crypto Samsung Sees Settlement System for Merchants and Banks Links: India Supreme Court Lifts RBI Ban on Banks Servicing Crypto Firms Facebook Changing Course on Libra, Offering More Inclusive Wallet Samsung to Target EU Payments Sector With Blockchain-Based Solution for Banks - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/4/20206 minutes, 31 seconds
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"Google Play Store Plays Big Brother to Crypto Apps" - March 3, 2020

Blockchain and cryptocurrency news today. Google Play Store Plays Big Brother to Crypto Apps Paris Blockchain Event Rescheduled Due to Coronavirus Pandemic Marshall Islands to Host SOV on Algorand Links: Google Play Store Takes Down Crypto News Apps, Including Cointelegraph’s Paris Blockchain Week Rescheduled Due to Coronavirus Outbreak Messari - Bitcoin & crypto price, news, chart, and research Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/3/20205 minutes, 47 seconds
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"Houbi Chain Launched" - March 2, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Houbi Chain Launched JVCA Boasts Three New Members Bank of England Sweating Crypto Rise Links: Coinbase Registers as Second-Class Member with JVCEA | Cointelegraph Huobi Open-Source DeFi Blockchain Now Live for Public Beta Testing Bank of England Warns Crypto Adoption May Impact Credit Creation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/2/20205 minutes, 58 seconds
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"Blockchain for small biz" March 1, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 0.5% at $8591 XRP is down 1% at 23 cents and Ethereum is down 1% at $222 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Kyber Network up 26% Band Protocol up 19% Japanese messaging company LINE has shuttered its singapore crypto exchange BITBOX and has launched BITFRONT. Bitfinex says it has repaid tether another 100 million of an outstanding loan. Bitstamp has added full support for SEGWIT bitcoin addresses. The US House of Representatives Committee on Small Business will hold a hearing on blockchain’s impact. Links: Bitstamp adds full support for SegWit bitcoin addresses - The Block House committee to explore benefits of blockchain for small businesses next week - The Block Messaging giant LINE shuts down Singapore crypto exchange, launches a global platform based in the US - The Block Crypto exchange Bitfinex says it has repaid Tether another $100M of outstanding loan - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/1/20205 minutes, 37 seconds
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"DDOS attack and COVID-19 " February 29, 2020

Today's blockchain an cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is down 0.5% at $8597 XRP is down 1% at 23 cents and Ethereum is down 1% at $221 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Bezant up 37% Steem up 17% Burst up 16% Major exchanges OKEx and Bitfinex were hit with a DDOS attack with no users impacted. Coinbase tested the facial recognition software owned by Clearview AI. The chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell says Coronavirus poses "evolving risks" to the US economy. niTRON is postponed indefinitely. Links: TRON’s 2020 summit for next week has been postponed indefinitely due to coronavirus - The Block Coinbase tested facial recognition software developed by controversial startup Clearview AI - The Block Crypto exchanges OKEx and Bitfinex hit by DDoS attacks, no users impacted - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/29/20205 minutes, 37 seconds
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"Above the law" February 28, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 4% at $8517 XRP is down 3% at 23 cents and Ethereum is down 5% at $217 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Universa up 37% Polymath up 33% Ether Zero up 21% Steven Seagal settle ICO endorsement disclosure charges with the SEC this week for his involvement with the Bitcoiin (B2G) ICO. FBI report shows kidnapping victims have paid $144 million in Bitcoin. Binance CEO CZ’s net worth has doubled in the past year. Coronavirus has the markets down including Bitcoin which fell nearly $2000 but has rebounded slightly. Links: Actor Steven Seagal settles 'Bitcoiin' ICO endorsement disclosure charges with SEC - The Block Victims have paid $144M in bitcoin as ransom over last six years, says FBI agent - The Block Binance CEO’s net worth has doubled in the past year at $2.6B, according to Hurun - The Block CoinDesk — Leader in blockchain news. Coronavirus Hits US Stocks, Bitcoin Climbs, Haven Status Unclear - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/28/20206 minutes, 7 seconds
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"Ripple Suit Proceeds" - February 27, 2020

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Ripple Suit Proceeds Iranian General: Use Crypto to Evade Sanctions Hong Kong to Step Up AML Enforcement Links: Ripple Class-Action Lawsuit Can Proceed, Judge Rules - CoinDesk Iranian General Calls for use of Crypto to Evade Sanctions Hong Kong to Consider Additional FATF-Style Regulations for Crypto Exchanges - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/27/20205 minutes, 21 seconds
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"Virus Freezes Dev of Digital Yuan" - February 26, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Virus Freezes Dev of Digital Yuan Ripple Pays MoneyGram $11 Million Links: China's Digital Yuan Research Delayed Amid Coronavirus Epidemic Coinbase Releases its Plan for the Coronavirus Spread | Cointelegraph MoneyGram Got Another $11M From Ripple to Use Its Cross-Border Payments Tech - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/26/20206 minutes
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"Revolut Raises Five Hundred Million" - February 25, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Revolut Raises Five Hundred Million Bitcoin Shorts Have New Tool Utility Settlement Coin Working with Adhara Links: Germany’s Second Largest Exchange Boerse Stuttgart Lists Short Bitcoin ETP Secretive Digital Fiat Project Emerges With New Partner as CBDC Chatter Grows - CoinDesk Crypto-Friendly Banking App Now One of Europe's Most Valuable Fintechs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/25/20206 minutes, 11 seconds
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"New Jersey Muscles Crytoverse" - February 24, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. New Jersey Muscles Cryptoverse Central Bankers Conference: DLT? We Don't Need No Stinking Distributed Ledger Links: New Jersey Introduces Bill to Regulate Cryptocurrencies at State Level Central Bankers From Canada, Netherlands, Ukraine Call Blockchain Unnecessary for Digital Fiat - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/24/20206 minutes, 17 seconds
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"Malta, Libra and Perspectives" February 23, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 2% at $9,871 XRP is up 2% at 28 cents and Ethereum is up 3% at $270 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Bitcore up 37% Dero up 21% Travala . com up 20% The Malta Financial Services Authority issued a statement that Binance is neither licensed to operate, nor is it regulated in Malta. Shopify has announced that they are joining the Libra association. JP Morgan releases Persepectives report, posit mainstream blockchain adoption still years away. Links: JPMorgan's blockchain report: mainstream adoption is still years away - The Block E-commerce giant Shopify joins the Libra Association - The Block Binance Is Not Under Our Jurisdiction, Says Malta Regulator - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/23/20205 minutes, 42 seconds
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"Gone Fishing" February 22, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 1% at $9,662 XRP is down 0.5% at 27 cents and Ethereum is down 1% at $262 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Aragon Network up 17% A New Jersey lawmaker is introducing a bill that would mandate that cryptocurrency businesses must obtain a license to operate in the state. The IOTA foundation is set to resume its main net after it paused the network due to a 2 million dollar hack. The US Marshals service auctioned off 4,000 bitcoins this week. A man in ireland lost control of 6,000 bitcoin while he was in custody. Links: New Jersey lawmaker files bill to require licenses for crypto companies - The Block Drug dealer loses codes for €53.6m bitcoin accounts IOTA Foundation expects to reactivate network by March 2 following $2M user wallet attack - The Block U.S. Marshals Service auctions off over 4,000 BTC to two winning bidders - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/22/20205 minutes, 48 seconds
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"The gates are open" February 21, 2020

Bitcoin is up 1% at $9,752 XRP is up 1% at 27 cents and Ethereum is up 3% at $265 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Power ledger up 37% DragonCoins up 22% Aragon network up 15% Sweden’s central bank is starting tests on its digital e-krona. The bZx attack vulnerability was identified over a month ago. Decentraland has finally opened to the public. Researchers are pointing out that the bitcoin lightning network is growing increasingly centralized. Links: Bitcoin's Lightning Network Is Growing 'Increasingly Centralized,' Researchers Find - CoinDesk Ethereum-based virtual game world Decentraland has launched - The Block bZx attacks and 1inch.exchange allegations: Here’s what the teams have to say - The Block Sweden’s central bank starts testing its digital currency e-krona - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/21/20206 minutes, 10 seconds
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"Investor F" - February 20, 2020

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Investor F EU and US Ponder Libra Links: Investor F Mystery VC Firm Wants Sensitive Evidence Redacted From Telegram Case EU Can’t Decide What to do with Libra | Cointelegraph Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/20/20205 minutes, 49 seconds
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"SEC vs Telegram Today" - February 19, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. SEC vs Telegram Today CFTC Says Gram is Commodity Coinbase Named Visa Principal Partner Links: SEC commissioner’s crypto enforcement proposal could impact landmark case v. Telegram - Reuters CFTC Letter Provides Little Clarity in Telegram’s Battle With SEC Coinbase Becomes First ‘Pure’ Crypto Firm Approved as Visa Principal Member - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/19/20206 minutes, 37 seconds
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"Enjin Platform Adds Crypto to Gaming" - February 18, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Enjin Platform Adds Crypto to Gaming Fcoin Fails, Keeps the Money Copper Crypto Custody Service Provider Raises Eight Million Dollars Links: Enjin Launches Game Development Platform on Ethereum - CoinDesk Chinese Exchange FCoin Closes Down, Still Owes Users $125 Million Crypto Custodian Copper Raised $8 Million for Expansion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/18/20207 minutes, 2 seconds
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"Devs Say TON Okay, SEC Go Away" - February 17, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Devs Say TON Okay, SEC Go Away Russia Rises Binance Launches White-Label Platform Links: TON Devs Worldwide Join Forces to Intervene in SEC Case Against Telegram Legal Framework for Tokenization Submitted to Russia’s Crypto Bill Binance to Offer White-Label Exchange Infrastructure for Local Markets - CoinDesk — abel Exchange Infrastructure for Local Markets Binance is launching a digital asset trading platform that can be rebranded by smaller exchanges for their local markets. Binance Cloud will offer lo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/17/20206 minutes, 1 second
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"No Time to DAI " February 16, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 3% at $9,923 XRP is down 8% at 30 cents and Ethereum is down 6% at $265 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Syscoin up 31% Singularity net up 20% Swissborg up 15% DeFi lending protocol bZx has suffered an exploit hack that resulted in the loss of some undisclosed amount of ETH. Coinbase Commerce is integrating DAI is as a payment option for its merchant customer base. Polychain Capital is raising $200 million for a second fund that has its sights set on venture investing. Links: Polychain Capital Targets $200M for Second Venture Fund, Slide Deck Reveals - CoinDesk DeFi lending protocol bZx exploited, ‘a portion of ETH lost’ - The Block Coinbase Commerce adds DAI as payment option - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/16/20205 minutes, 30 seconds
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"That's a lot of laundry" February 15, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is even at $10,238 XRP is up 2.75% at 33 cents and Ethereum is up 4.5% at $282 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Wax up 65% Golem up 33% Elf up 21% Wells Fargo is investing 5 million in blockchain analytics firm Elliptic The IRS has removed Ether and two gaming tokens from examples of convertible virtual currencies. Authorites in the US are charging DropBit CEO for allegedly laundering $311 million in bitcoin Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital lays off 13 people. Links: IRS removes ether and two popular gaming tokens as examples of convertible virtual currencies - The Block US authorities charge DropBit CEO for allegedly laundering $311M in bitcoin - The Block Novogratz's Crypto Investment Firm Galaxy Digital Shrinks Workforce 15% - CoinDesk Wells Fargo invests $5M in blockchain analytics firm Elliptic - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/15/20205 minutes, 42 seconds
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"Theft, The IRS & Ease of access" February 14, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is up 0.5% at $10,248 XRP is up 1% at 33 cents and Ethereum is up 1% at $270 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Bytecoin up 25% Steem up 19% Siacoin up 15% The IOTA Foundation pauses its network, saying between $300K and $1.2M worth of tokens stolen from users of Trinity wallet. US Government agencies are seeking millions of dollars in additional funding for to support their cryptocurrency oversight and enforcement efforts. The key management network Torus has exited beta and open sourced its codebase. Links: IOTA Foundation pauses network, says between $300K and $1.2M worth of tokens stolen from users of Trinity wallet - The Block U.S. agencies seek millions in new funding to bolster crypto efforts, budget documents show - The Block Key management network Torus exits beta, open-sources its codebase - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/14/20206 minutes, 17 seconds
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"They Want to Know About Your Crypto" - February 13, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. They Want to Know About Your Crypto Chainalysis Wants to Help Them Know About Your Crypto Links: US Treasury Secretary Promises ‘Significant New Requirements’ on Cryptocurrency ‘Full Transparency Not Ideal for Cryptocurrency’ Says Chainalysis Exec Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/13/20206 minutes, 5 seconds
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"Tether Tracking" - February 12, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Tether Tracking LabCFTC Holding Office Hours for Innovators Links: Tether to Track Stablecoin Network Activity With Chainalysis Suite CFTC’s Fintech Research Unit to Hold Office Hours for Innovators Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/12/20205 minutes, 34 seconds
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"JPMorgan + ConsenSys?" - February 11, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. JPMorgan + ConsenSys? Canadian Stablecoin Launched Not Satoshi Links: Report: JPMorgan Considers Merging Blockchain Unit with Consensys Joint Venture Launches Canadian Dollar-Pegged Stablecoin for Financial Services - CoinDesk William Shatner Doubts Craig Wright’s Claims to Inventing Bitcoin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/11/20206 minutes, 10 seconds
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"Digital Yen vs Digital Yuan" - February 10, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Digital Yen vs Digital Yuan Altsbit Closes Due to Hack Chinese Use Blockchain Processing Coronavirus Claims Links: Japanese Official Calls for Urgent Development of Digital Yen to Counter China New Crypto Exchange Altsbit Says It Will Close Following Hack - CoinDesk Chinese Insurance Firms Use Blockchain to Process Coronavirus Claims Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/10/20205 minutes, 59 seconds
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"Back above 10k" February 9, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is up 3% at $10,129 XRP is up 1.5% at 28 cents and Ethereum is up 1% at $228 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Kick token up 34% Molecular future up 21% Decentraland up 17% Paystand a payments startup leveraging blockchain tech has raised 20 million in a series b funding round. The total amount of money locked into DeFi applications and protocols has crossed $1 billion. The SEC is back on a tear cracking down on ICOs. Links: Blockchain payments startup Paystand raises $20M Series B to scale operations  - The Block Value locked into DeFi protocols has crossed $1 billion - The Block Now More Than Ever, SEC Is Scrutinizing Unregistered Token Offerings - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/9/20205 minutes, 48 seconds
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"Immutable: Blockchain and Taxes" February 8, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $9,809 XRP is down slightly at at 28 cents and Ethereum is up 2% at $225 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Kick token up 139%% Educare up 20% Decentraland up 17% Bitcoin SV up 15% Todays headlines: Dr. Li Wenliang has been memorialized in the Ethereum blockchain. The global blockchain business council is partnering with Earnst and Young, and MIT to take on the problem of taxes around the world. The Australian government has released a national blockchain roadmap. Links: Australian government issues national blockchain roadmap to help drive adoption - The Block China’s Coronavirus Whistleblower Is Now Memorialized on Ethereum - CoinDesk How Blockchain Will Track Taxes (and Tax Cheats) - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/8/20205 minutes, 39 seconds
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"Sun, Safety, and Coronavirus" February 7, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is even at $9,738 XRP is up 1% at at 28 cents and Ethereum is up 4% at $218 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Kick token up 28% Aurora up 21% Waltonchain up 17% Justin Sun and Warren Buffet had their dinner in Omaha. SEC commissioner Hester Peirce has proposed a three-year safe harbor period for cryptocurrency startups. Responding to the coronavirus, South Korea’s POSTECH is set to issue blockchain-stored diplomas to its new graduates. Links: SEC commissioner Hester Peirce proposes a three-year "safe harbor period" for startups conducting token sales - The Block South Korean university issues blockchain-stored diplomas amid the spread of the coronavirus - The Block It happened: Tron founder Justin Sun dined with Warren Buffett - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/7/20205 minutes, 52 seconds
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"Digital Dollar on Horizon" - February 6, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Digital Dollar on Horizon UK Seeks Crypto Expert This Job Is for You Links: US Fed Is Exploring Potential for Digital Currency, Says Board Member UK Financial Watchdog Seeks Cryptocurrency Expert to Address EU Regulations (9) Associate (Intelligence) Crypto - 12 month FTC | Financial Conduct Authority | LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/6/20205 minutes, 19 seconds
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"Use Rubles to Buy Crypto at Binance" - February 5, 2020

Today's blockchain and crypto news. Blockchain Takes Off for Aviation MRO Industry ConsenSys Shifts Focus, Lays Off 14 Percent Use Rubles to Buy Crypto at Binance Links: Aircraft Maintenance, Repair Industry Is Latest to Form Blockchain Alliance Ethereum Incubator ConsenSys Slashes Headcount 14% in Latest Strategic Shift - CoinDesk Binance Adds Support for Instant Crypto Purchases With Russian Ruble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/5/20206 minutes, 18 seconds
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"Waves Forms Association" - February 4, 2020

Blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Bitspark Extinguished US Marshals Auction Bitcoin Waves Form Association Links: Bitspark Shuts Down Amid Restructuring, Coronavirus and Protests US Marshals Will Auction $40M in Bitcoin This Month - CoinDesk Waves Launched a Non-Profit Association Under German Law Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/4/20206 minutes, 2 seconds
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"Winklevoss Bros Net Six Patents" February 3, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Aztec Launches on Ethereum Fowler Tell US Government "No Deal" Winklevoss Brothers Net Six Crypto Patents Links: Privacy on Ethereum: Aztec Protocol Launches on Mainnet Reginald Fowler Rejects Plea Deal in Crypto 'Shadow Bank' Case - CoinDesk Crypto Tycoon Winklevoss Brothers Obtain Six Stablecoin Patents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/3/20206 minutes, 15 seconds
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"Blockchain at the Big Game" February 2, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 1% at $9,420 XRP is up 7% at at 25 cents and Ethereum is up 5% at $190 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Status up 27% Bitshares up 17% Avocados from Mexico is taking blockchain to the big game. Jack Dorsey has introduced a Bitcoin emoji on twitter. The chairman of the CFTC said that the crypto market could soon see the launch of ether based futures contract. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/2/20205 minutes, 9 seconds
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"Security & Confidence" February 1, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 1% at $9,352 XRP is up 2% at at 24 cents and Ethereum is up 2% at $181 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Bytecoin up 34% Centrality up 18% NEM up 15% Ring is in the news this week for compromised security. Ethereum miners are holding on to their ethereum tokens which could be and indication of their confidence in the project. Google has reinstated Bitcoin Blast in the google play store. Kraken’s security team has shown that hackers can exploit Trezor hardware wallets in under 15 minutes. Links: Ethereum Miners' ETH Holdings Near Record Highs - CoinDesk Third-Party Trackers Are Pulling Your Data Off Ring's Android App - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/1/20205 minutes, 52 seconds
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"Tokenize everything" January 31, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 1% at $9.264 XRP is down half a % at at 23 cents and Ethereum is up half a % at $177 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Latoken up 20% Monacoin up 17% V Systems up 15% TruStory which raised $3 million in 2018 to form a token-based digital debate platform is shuttering. Curioinvest and Merj have linked up to offer tokens backed by rare and luxury cars. A cryptocurrency mining malware has been located in a wallpaper of the late basketball legend Kobe Bryant. Cambodia’s central bank is set to launch a blockchain based interbank payments platform this quarter. Links: VC-backed token project TruStory is shutting down because of ‘unsustainable’ business model - The Block Two firms partner to tokenize luxury cars, including Ferrari - The Block Cambodia’s central bank set to launch ‘quasi’ form of digital currency this quarter - The Block Microsoft finds crypto mining malware in late Kobe Bryant's wallpaper - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/31/20205 minutes, 54 seconds
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"Coinbase Creates European Custody Unit" January 30, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Coinbase Creates Coinbase Custody International Bakt: No Biz Bank of Japan and CBDCs: Be Prepared Links: Coinbase Launches International Cryptocurrency Custody Arm Literally No One Is Trading Bakkt’s Bitcoin Options - CoinDesk Bank of Japan Must Be Ready to Issue Digital Currency, Says Exec Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/30/20206 minutes, 22 seconds
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"Syscoin Bridge to Ethereum Live on Mainnet" January 29, 2020

Today's blockchain and crypto news. New Index Syscoin Bridge to Ethereum Live Former PBoC Official Wants China Discussing Libra Links: Largest Japanese Consulting Firm to Launch New Cryptocurrency Index Ex-PBoC Governor Urges China to Join Global Conversation on Libra - CoinDesk Syscoin Bridge Mainnet Launch Success! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/29/20205 minutes, 28 seconds
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"IBM Patents Self-Aware Token?" - January 28, 2020

Today's crypto and blockchain news. Saudi Aramco Buys into Vakt IBM Patents Self-Aware Token? Links: Oil Giant Saudi Aramco Buys Into Blockchain Trading Platform Vakt IBM Awarded Patent for 'Self-Aware Token' - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/28/20206 minutes, 33 seconds
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"Two Sue Sun" January 27, 2020

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Two Sue Sun China Sees 714 More Crypto/Blockchain Firms in January Crypto Mining Up in Iran Links: Ex-Employees Sue Tron’s Justin Sun for $15M Over Alleged Harassment Over 700 Blockchain Firms Founded This Month in China, Over 26,000 in Operation Over 1,000 Bitcoin Miners Granted Licenses in Iran: Report - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/27/20205 minutes, 35 seconds
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"Regulation and Responsibility" January 26, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is up 2% at $8,448 XRP is up 2% at at 22 cents and Ethereum is up 2% at $163 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Karatgold up 37% Dragon coins up 16% Obyte up 16% Gemini passed its second level security compliance test administered by Deloitte. Independent Reserve is expanding to Singapore after a positive response from the regulator. AT&T says sim-swapping lawsuit fails to demonstrate responsibility on behalf of the telecom giant. Harmony and the ONE token is moving to their own blockchain and leaving Ethereum and Binance. Links: Gemini now passes second-level security exam conducted by Deloitte - The Block Major Australian Exchange Expands to Singapore for Crypto-Friendly Regs - CoinDesk Crypto Exec’s $1.8M SIM-Swap Lawsuit Has ‘Critical Holes,’ Says AT&T - CoinDesk Harmony Kicks Off Migration From Ethereum and Binance Chains to Its Own - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/26/20205 minutes, 49 seconds
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"Ok Internet Computer" January 25, 2020

Bitcoin is down 2% at $8,295 XRP is down 2.5% at at 21 cents and Ethereum is down 1.5% at $161 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: BOScoin up 64% Robotina up 19% NKN up 19% Lancashire cricket club is partnering with TixnGO and will issue its season tickets over the blockchain BlockFi is adjusting interest rates to attract larger crypto deposits. Alexander Vinnik, the alleged operator of the BTC-e exchange will be extradited to France from Greece. Dfinity has demonstrated an open version of linkedIN they’re calling linkedUP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/25/20206 minutes, 1 second
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"500 Episodes of Daily Crypto Report" January 24th, 2020

Today's blockchain and crypto news Bitcoin is up 1% at $8,417 XRP is down slightly at at 22 cents and Ethereum is even at $161 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Content Value Network up 55% Melon up 44% and Centrality up 28% Japanese lawmakers are working on a proposal to issue digital currency. Senators from Hawaii have filed a bill that would allow banks to offer crypto custodial services Ripple is in the news for a Q4 report that saw their sales decline by 80% in Q4. Links: Japanese lawmakers are working on a proposal to issue digital currency - The Block Hawaii senators file a bill to allow banks to offer crypto custody services - The Block Ripple’s IPO could come within 12 months, suggests CEO - The Block Ripple’s XRP sales declined by 80% in Q4 - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/24/20205 minutes, 30 seconds
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"Square Patent Big" January 23, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Globalists Create CBDC Toolkit Square Patent Big Regulated Real Estate Fund on the Chain Links: World Economic Forum Debuts Framework for Central Bank Digital Currency Jack Dorsey's Square Wins Patent for Fiat-to-Crypto Payments Network - CoinDesk Liechtenstein Regulators Approve Ethereum-Based Real Estate Fund - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/23/20205 minutes, 38 seconds
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"Central Bankers Study CBDC" January 22, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Central Bankers Admit Libra Stimulated China Considers Adding Blockchain to Social Credit System Blockchain Association Files Brief Supporting Telegram in SEC Suit Links: Japanese Ex-Central Banker: Libra Spurred Us to Take CBDCs Seriously Chinese Experts Suggest Using Blockchain Tech in ‘Social Credit’ System Blockchain Association Sides With Telegram Against SEC, Says Grams Are Not Securities - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/22/20206 minutes, 12 seconds
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"To Catch a Crypto Thief" January 21, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $8,642 XRP is up 3% at 23 cents and Ethereum is up 2% at $167 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Sirin labs token up 25% Pivx up 19% Bitcoin sV up 18% Australian firm Raiz is launching a micro-investment fund with Gemini as the custodian. The ousting of Bitmain's largest shareholder seems to be complete for the time being. Canada is hammering out the details around a $130K development deal for blockchain steel tracking. Monerium is set to issue e-money on Algorand’s proof of stake blockchain protocol platform. UK’s tax authority wants to deploy a blockchain analytics tool to catch crypto cybercriminals. Links: Investing spare change in bitcoin - Australian firm launching a fund with Gemini as the custodian - The Block How Was It Possible for Bitmain to Oust Its Largest Shareholder Overnight? - CoinDesk Canada Forges $130,000 Development Deal for Steel-Tracking Blockchain - CoinDesk Monerium to issue e-money on Alogrand's proof-of-stake blockchain protocol - The Block UK’s tax authority wants to deploy a blockchain analytics tool to catch crypto cybercriminals - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/21/20206 minutes
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"Tax and the law" January 20, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 1% at $8,543 XRP is down 3% at 22 cents and Ethereum is down 1% at $161 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Ethlend up 27% Smartcash up 16% The SEC says Telegram launched its token sale because it was short on cash and needed to pay for servers. KyberSwap is swapping Malta for BVI because of AMLD5. Plaintiffs in three separate punitive class action lawsuits against Bitfinex and Tether will consolidate their cases. Bitcoin miners across the world brought in an estimated $5 billion in revenue in 2019. The government of South Korea is planning to charge 20% tax on income from crypto transactions. Links: SEC: Cash-Strapped Telegram Launched 2018 Token Sale to Pay for Servers - CoinDesk Another crypto firm moving out of the EU in response to 5AMLD, this time non-custodial exchange KyberSwap - The Block Plaintiffs Move to Combine Their Market-Manipulation Lawsuits Against Bitfinex and Tether - CoinDesk Bitcoin miners made an estimated $5 billion in revenue during 2019 - The Block South Korea plans 20% tax on crypto gains - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/20/20205 minutes, 46 seconds
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"The long arm of the law" January 19, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 3% at $8,598 XRP is down 3% at 23 cents and Ethereum is down 5% at $164 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Cybervein up 29% Salus up 25% and Waltonchain up 17% Reginald Fowler is moving towards a guilty plea for running an unlicensed money transmission business. The CSA, Canada's top financial watchdog has told crypto exchanges they will be subject to securities law if they act as custodians to users' digital assets. Oklahoma senator Nathan Dahm is proposing creating a state-chartered financial institution that would serve as "the central depository for virtual currency used by governmental agencies in this state.” The SEC has filed a civil suit on friday against Boaz Manor and Edith Pardo in connection with an allegedly fraudulent ICO that raised $30 million. Links: Alleged 'shadow banker' for crypto exchanges moves toward guilty plea on unlicensed money transmission business charge - The Block Ex-NFL Team Owner Intends to Plead Guilty to Running Unlicensed Money Transmitter - CoinDesk Canadian Regulatory Group Targets Crypto Exchanges Holding Users' Digital Assets - CoinDesk Oklahoma lawmaker proposes state-chartered crypto depository - The Block U.S. government files twin lawsuits against operators of Blockchain Terminal's $30 million ICO - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/19/20206 minutes, 31 seconds
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"Technical developments" January 18, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 1% at $8,903 XRP is up 2% at 24 cents and Ethereum is up 2% at $171 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Kick token up 96% Steem up 34% Bytecoin up 34% Block.one is changing the blockchain structure behind Voice, its Facebook-challenging social network. Binance partners with a subsidiary of Yahoo! Japan to operate a separate exchange in the country. The Libra association forms a 5 member committee to oversee the technical development of the Libra project. The Proof of Trust plans to list on the London Stock Exchange. Links: Binance ties up with Yahoo! Japan subsidiary to operate a separate exchange in the country - The Block Libra Association forms 5-member committee to oversee technical development of the project - The Block Blockchain Arbitration Firm Proof of Trust Plans London Stock Exchange Listing - CoinDesk Block.One Will Not Launch Its Social Network on EOS - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/18/20205 minutes, 42 seconds
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"Digital Dollar" January 17, 2020

It’s 8am Eastern, January 17th and this is your Daily Crypto Report. Bitcoin is up 2% at $8,828 XRP is up 2% at 23 cents and Ethereum is up 4% at $168 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Ethereum classic up 29% Monacoin up 23% "Cold War" currency talks at a pre-davos conference. Former CFTC Chairman Christopher Giancarlo, partners with former LabCFTC Director Daniel Gorfine to form the Digital Dollar Foundation. Renewed efforts for a de minimis tax exemption heads back to the US Congress. Links: Currency 'Cold War' Takes Center Stage at Pre-Davos Crypto Confab - CoinDesk Former CFTC Officials Ramp Up Push for Digital Dollar With Accenture Partnership - CoinDesk New Congressional bill seeks de minimis tax exemption for smaller crypto transactions - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/17/20206 minutes, 17 seconds
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"Control your private Keys" January 16, 2019

Bitcoin even at $8751 Ethereum down 1% at $164 XRP down 4% at 23 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours Augur, up 41% Metal, up 31% Decentraland, up 17% The Winklevoss Twins have launched insurance to cover up to $200 Million for Gemini Custody. Cryptocurrency exchange Liquid has cancelled its sale of Telegram’s not-yet-launched Gram tokens. Binance says it will restrict access for Japanese clients at an unspecified later date. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/16/20206 minutes, 15 seconds
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"Consider Crypto Davos" January 15, 2020

Today's crypto and blockchain news. Bitwise Withdraws ETF App UN Raps N Korea Crypto Conference Headed to WEF? Consider Crypto Davos Links: Bitwise Withdraws Long-Standing Bitcoin ETF Application United Nations Says Stay Away From North Korean Crypto Conference Storming the Gates: How 'Crypto Davos' Became a Thing - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/15/20205 minutes, 38 seconds
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"Visa Buys Plaid and Dinwiddie Battles NBA" January 14, 2020

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Visa Buys Plaid for $5.3 Billion LinkIn Says Blockchain Top Skill for 2020 Spencer Dinwiddie Battles NBA for Tech Links: Payments Giant Visa Acquires Fintech Firm Plaid for $5.3 Billion Blockchain Will Be Most In-Demand Hard Skill in 2020: LinkedIn NBA Stymies Spencer Dinwiddie's Plan To Sell A Crypto-Bond Backed By His $34M Contract | Zero Hedge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/14/20206 minutes, 7 seconds
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"Japan Cuts Risk" January 13, 2020

Today's crypto and blockchain news. Japan's FSA Cuts Risk BitMex: Lightening Less Block.One Releases EOS.io 2.0 Links: Japan's Financial Watchdog to Set Low Leverage Cap for Crypto Margin Traders: Report - CoinDesk Privacy and Scalability of Lightning Network Lower Than Expected: Report Block.One Released Major EOS.io Blockchain Software Update EOS.io 2.0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/13/20205 minutes, 55 seconds
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"Blockchain innovations at CES" January 12, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is up half a % at $8,129 XRP is up 1% at 21 cents and Ethereum is up slightly at $143 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Bitcapital vendor up 186% Cortex up 30% Educare up 24% Ethereum classic complete its Agharta update this morning. CES saw two blockchain devices pick up accolades. LedgerX has named the former chief technology officer as the new CEO. The SEC has filed documents indicating that telegram kept selling tokens after their 1.7 billion ICO Links: Ethereum Classic Successfully Completes ‘Agharta’ Hard Fork - CoinDesk Hardware Is Hard: Two Blockchain Devices Win Plaudits at CES 2020 - CoinDesk LedgerX Names Former Chief Tech Officer as New CEO - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/12/20206 minutes, 12 seconds
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"Always be innovating" January 11, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 2% at $8,063 XRP is up 1% at 21 cents and Ethereum is up 3% $142 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Bytecoin up 37% Steem up 23% The people’s bank of china has said that the top level of its design for their digital currency has reached completion. Spencer Dinwiddie says he's going to be allowed to tokenize his contract beginning January 13th. A revised lawsuit is coming back to Bitfinex and Tether for allegedly manipulating the bitcoin market. A LedgerX board member is raising his concerns about the ousting of the founders. Links: China’s central bank says it has completed ‘top-level’ design of digital currency - The Block Market manipulation lawsuit against Bitfinex, Tether has been revised and refiled - The Block LedgerX Board Member Says Company in Disarray After Founders' Ouster - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/11/20205 minutes, 54 seconds
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"SEC & Regulations" January 10, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $7,871 XRP is up 1% at 20 cents and Ethereum is up 1% $139 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Bitcoin Diamond up 19% Andrew Cuomo is proposing to make licensed cryptocurrency businesses pay for their own regulation costs. The SEC is charging an alleged scammer for fraudulent crypto mining. Derebit is moving to Panama and citing very strict AML regulations as the reason. Telegram is requesting 5 to 7 weeks to gather the information that has been demanded of them by the SEC. Links: Telegram says it needs 5-7 weeks for gathering SEC requested details tied to its token sale - The Block NY governor: crypto businesses should pay for their own regulation costs - The Block SEC charges alleged scammer for fraudulent crypto mining operation - The Block Dutch Derivatives Exchange Deribit to Move to Crypto-Friendly Panama - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/10/20205 minutes, 42 seconds
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"Thirty Million Dollar Grant" January 9, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. SCB Easy Debuts $30 Million Grant Available Virgil Griffith Indicted Links: Thai Bank Launches App For Instant Cross-Border Payments Powered By Ripple Nervos Network Will Hand Out $30M to Encourage Third-Party Development - CoinDesk US Grand Jury Indicts Ethereum Researcher Virgil Griffith Over North Korea Trip Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/9/20206 minutes, 14 seconds
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"Does Senator Loeffler Have a Conflict of Interest?" January 8, 2020

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Does Senator Loeffler Have a Conflict of Interest? Links: Former Bakkt CEO to Help Oversee CFTC in Congress - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/8/20205 minutes, 47 seconds
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"BitBox Boots XRP" January 7, 2020

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. BitBox to Delist XRP January 16 Signature Bank and Prime Trust Bank Join Payments Platforms Virginia Considering Blockchain Tech for Elections Links: Messenger Giant Line’s Crypto Exchange to Delist XRP This Month Rivals Signature Bank and Prime Trust Team to Offer Instant Payments for Institutions - CoinDesk US State of Virginia Legislature Looks to Blockchain for Elections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/7/20206 minutes, 1 second
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"Great Coffee? Thank My Farmer" January 6, 2020

Blockchain and cryptocurrency news today. SEC Wants Comments on "Accredited Investor" Brad Garlinghouse Stirs the Pot Thank My Farmer Debuts at CES Links: Closer Look at SEC ‘Accredited Investor’ Revamp Suggests Little Will Change - CoinDesk IBM and Fair Trade Initiative Demo Blockchain-Based Coffee Tracking App Ripple CEO: We Can't Control XRP Price Any More Than Bitcoin Whales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/6/20206 minutes, 11 seconds
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"Hard forks and hard time" January 5, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 2% at $7,463 XRP is up 1% at 19 cents and Ethereum is up 2% $136 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Dash up 12% China’s State Intellectual Property Office is re-evaluating and revising its application guidebook for blockchain patents. This week Ethereum completed its second hard fork in less than 30 days. A dark web drug dealer has been arraigned in federal court in Brooklyn for dealing in exchange for bitcoin. Bitcoin was up late this week after a US attack killed a top iranian military commander Links: China's revised patent rules adjust process for applications focused on blockchain, AI - The Block Compared to Gaming and Gambling Dapps, DeFi Is Still Behind - CoinDesk Muir Glacier: Ethereum Hard Forks for Second Time in One Month - CoinDesk US Citizen Accepting Bitcoin for Narcotics Indicted by DOJ - CoinDesk Bitcoin Jumps 5%, Gaining With Gold, After US Kills Top Iranian Official - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/5/20205 minutes, 33 seconds
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"News from the courts" January 4, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down half a % at $7,315 XRP is down 1% at 19 cents and Ethereum is down slightly at $133 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Refereum, up 20% Streamr up 19% and Waltonchain up 15% Digital Capital Management has sued law firm Faegre Baker Daniels for providing “erroneous” legal services. Investment firm Vanguard is implementing commission-free online trading for stocks and options. Longfin CEO Venkata Meenavalii has agreed to pay 400,000 in disgorgement and penalties to the SEC. Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith who was arrested in November is set to be released to his parents home in Alabama. Links: Ethereum Developer Virgil Griffith to Be Released on Bail to Parents - CoinDesk Vanguard rolls out zero-fee trading for stocks and options - The Block Longfin CEO agrees to settle SEC fraud action for $400,000 - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/4/20205 minutes, 37 seconds
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"Innovation, data leaks and lawsuits" January 3, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 3% at $7,327 XRP is up 1% at 19 cents and Ethereum is up 2% at $132 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Ethos, up 79% Loom Network up 24% Particl up 22% Moeda loyalty points up 15% Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is selling oil and gold for his cryptocurrency the Petro. The ECB is urging European banks to come up against Facebook’s Libra with an even cheaper payment solution The SEC is saying that Telegram refuses to turn over bank records related to the GRAM sale Poloniex is in the news after refuting a data leak. Links: Venezuela to sell oil and gold for petro cryptocurrency, says Maduro - The Block Crypto exchange Poloniex denies data leak after resetting passwords for some users - The Block Crypto fund has sued law firm Faegre Baker for ‘erroneous’ legal advice - The Block Telegram refuses to share 'bank records' related to its token sale, says SEC - The Block ECB official urges European banks to counter Facebook’s Libra with a cheaper payment solution - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/3/20206 minutes, 3 seconds
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"Bitcoin Rings in New Year on Hash Rate High" - January 2, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Ethereum Hards Forks, Again! IMF Wants Philippines to Collect Crypto Exchange Data Bitcoin Rings in New Year on Hash Rate High Links: Ethereum Completes Muir Glacier Hard Fork But Leaves One Client Behind IMF Urges Philippines’ Central Bank to Collect Crypto Exchange Data Bitcoin Kicks Off 2020 More Secure Than Ever as Hash Rate Hits Record Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/2/20205 minutes, 58 seconds
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"Beep Coin Wallet is Beep" January 1, 2020

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Chrome Extension Ethereum Wallet Stealing Data Ethereum Network Foils Attack XRP Lost 66% Against BTC in 2019 Links: Chrome Browser Extension Ethereum Wallet Injects Malicious JavaScript To Steal Data Ethereum Network Overcame Intentional Attack Affecting Parity Nodes XRP Price Lost 66% Against BTC in 2019 — Will the Pain End in 2020? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/1/20205 minutes, 35 seconds
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"DLive Joins BitTorrent Ecosystem" December 31, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Virgil Griffith Gets Bail Turkish Bank Live with Gold-backed Crypto-Transfer System DLive Joins BitTorrent Ecosystem Links: Ethereum Developer Virgil Griffith to Be Released on Bail to Parents - CoinDesk Turkish Bank’s Blockchain Platform for Digital Gold Transfers Goes Live DLive Joins BitTorrent Ecosystem to Make Blockchain-Based Content Sharing Mainstream Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/31/20195 minutes, 39 seconds
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"Regulation and taxes" December 30, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 1% at $7,302 XRP is down slightly at 19 cents and Ethereum is up 2% at $132 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Library credits, up 22% China is gearing up for it’s first possible blockchain ETF.  Bithumb receives tax bill just shy of $70 million. The IOTA Foundation says mainnet has been fixed Ripple targets more partnerships with Brazilian banks in the coming year. Treadway commission set to issue guidance over uses of blockchain in supply chain management & financial services. Links: China could soon have its first blockchain ETF - The Block Ripple plans to expand partnerships with Brazilian banks in 2020 - The Block Crypto exchange Bithumb hit with a massive tax bill of over $69M - The Block Treadway Commission to Issue Blockchain Security Guidance in 2020 - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/30/20195 minutes, 45 seconds
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"Compliance and centrality" December 29th 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 0.5% at $7,348 XRP is up 1% at 19 cents and Ethereum is up 2% at $129 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Library credits, up 25% Coinbase Wallet is set to remove it’s Dapp to comply with Apple’s app store policy. Paraguay is set to develop regulation to comply with the FATF’s guidance on virtual asset service providers. 18 central banks are developing sovereign digital currencies Huobi Global is launching a fiat-currency gateway for its Indonesian subsidiary Links: Coinbase Wallet to remove DApp browser to comply with Apple's policy - The Block Huobi launches fiat-to-crypto gateway in Indonesia - The Block At least 18 central banks are developing sovereign digital currencies - The Block Paraguay audits crypto to develop regulation to comply with FATF - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/29/20195 minutes, 36 seconds
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"The powers that be" December 28, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 1% at $7,302 XRP is up 3% at 19 cents and Ethereum is up 2.5% at $127 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: LBRY credits, up 17% Bitfinex has beefed up its KYC process. Virgil Griffith, the ethereum research scientist, has been denied bail by the US attorney’s office. Google has suspended MetaMask’s Android client from its app store. Project Sand Dollar will kick off today in Exuma. Swiss president Ueli Maurer stated that Libra does not have a chance of being successful. Links: Bitfinex tightens its KYC process, asking verified users to submit additional information - The Block Central Bank of The Bahamas to begin piloting digital currency - The Block Google suspends MetaMask's Android client; rejects appeal - The Block Ethereum research scientist Virgil Griffith denied bail in North Korea case - The Block Swiss president: The current form of Facebook's Libra has 'failed' - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/28/20195 minutes, 43 seconds
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"YouTube Walks Back Crypto Purge" December 27, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. YouTube Walks Back Crypto Purge South Korea Studies CBDC Regulation vs Privacy in 2020 Links: YouTube Calls Crypto Purge a Mistake But Many Videos Still Missing - CoinDesk South Korea Forms Task Force for Central Bank Digital Currency Research Binance Blockade of Wasabi Wallet Could Point to a Crypto Crack-Up - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/27/20195 minutes, 30 seconds
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"YouTube Wipes Crypto Content" December 26, 2019

Today's blockchain and crytocurrency news. TenCent Ramps Up Team YouTube Darth Vaders Crypo Content Russia Rocked by Crypto-Related Bomb Threats Hedera Hashgraph Asks Investors to Wait Links: Hedera Hashgraph Asks Investors to Wait Longer for Tokens After Price Crash - CoinDesk Cryptocurrency Influencers Speak Out On YouTube Deleting Crypto-Related Content Bomb Threats Demanding Bitcoin Force Evacuations Across Russia - CoinDesk Chinese Internet Giant Tencent to Launch Digital Currency Research Team - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/26/20196 minutes, 2 seconds
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"News & Holiday Pause" December 23, 2019

We'll be off the 24th and 25th for the holiday. Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 5 % at $7,572 XRP is up 1% at 19 cents and Ethereum is up 3% at $133 Those are your leaders by market cap Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Cortex, up 17% Blockforce filed a proposal for an exchange traded fund composed of 15% bitcoin and 85% global currencies. Poloniex has dropped KYC for their new level one account tier that has a daily withdrawal limit of $10k per day. Coinbase announced that they will be "sunsetting Earn.com to focus exclusively on Coinbase Earn." Links: Poloniex exchange drops KYC for withdrawals of up to $10,000 per day - The Block Coinbase to begin 'sunsetting Earn.com'; will focus on Coinbase Earn product - The Block Why the SEC Asked Blockforce Capital to Pull a Bitcoin ETF Proposal as Soon as It Was Filed - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/23/20195 minutes, 40 seconds
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"Patents, Patents, Patents" December 22, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up half a percent at $7,183 XRP is up 1.5% at 19 cents and Ethereum is up 2% at $129 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: LBRY credits, up 37% Primecoin up 23% Bitwise has penned a new letter to the SEC trying to address their ETF concerns. USPTO sides with Disney over Tron foundation's attempts to trademark Tron, TronNetwork and Tronix. The SEC is postponing a decision on a proposal filed by Wilshire Phoenix until February. The Chinese internet giant Alibaba Group has won two U.S. patents designed to make its blockchain network safer and faster. Blockchain security firm CipherTrace has partnered with the Anti-Human Trafficking Intelligence Initiative to track cryptocurrency transactions from suspected traffickers. Links: Bitwise writes to SEC again, saying it is ‘committed’ to creating a bitcoin ETF - The Block Tron Foundation partner sought U.S. trademarks but Disney pushed back and won - The Block SEC Punts Decision on Wilshire Phoenix's Bitcoin ETF Proposal to February - CoinDesk Alibaba Patents Would Secure, Accelerate Its Consortium Blockchain - CoinDesk CipherTrace to Tackle 'Modern-Day Slavery' With Crypto Analytics - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/22/20195 minutes, 37 seconds
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December 21, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is down half a percent at $7,156 XRP is down 1% at 19 cents and Ethereum is down half a percent at $127 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Counterparty, up 13% Eight congressmen have asked the IRS to clarify crypto tax rules around airdrops and forks. The french financial markets authority has granted its first approval for an ICO. Binance has invested in crypto derivatives platform FTX. The SEC has settled charges against an ICO issuer and levied a $250k fine. Blockchain (dot) com has added support for the british pound sterling. Links: SEC settles charges against ICO issuer, imposes $250k fine - The Block As Brexit looms, Blockchain.com’s crypto exchange adds support for GBP, with UK Faster Payments Scheme - The Block French regulator grants its first approval for an initial coin offering - The Block US Lawmakers Ask IRS to Clarify Crypto Tax Rules Around Airdrops, Forks in New Letter - CoinDesk Binance Invests Undisclosed Sum in Crypto Derivatives Platform FTX - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/21/20195 minutes, 43 seconds
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"Ripple raises more funds" December 20, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is up 1% at $7,177 XRP is up 2% at 19 cents and Ethereum up 1% at $128 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Decentraland , up 19% NavCoin up 18% Robinhood is facing a fine for failing to ensure the best execution when routing customer orders. Blockstream is making an effort to keep the peace on the lightning network with Watchtowers Ripple has taken on more funding in a 200 million series C led by Tetragon. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has been awarded a U.S. patent for a Bitcoin sending method. A British national has been extradited to the U.S. for his alleged participation in “The Dark Overlord” hacker group. Links: Robinhood fined $1.25M for failing to ensure best execution when routing customer orders - The Block Blockstream's 'Watchtowers' Will Bring a New Justice System to the Lightning Network - CoinDesk Ripple Raises $200M in Series-C Round Led by Tetragon - CoinDesk Coinbase CEO Armstrong Wins Patent for Tech Allowing Users to Email Bitcoin - CoinDesk Alleged 'Dark Overlord' Hacker Gang Member Extradited to US - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/20/20195 minutes, 40 seconds
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"SEC to look for sophistication" December 19, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 8% at $7,217 XRP is up 4%% at 19 cents and Ethereum up 4% at $127 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Stratis , up 21% Horizon up 16% Library credits up 15% Federal reserve governor Lael Brainard feels that the Facebook-led Libra project has a “core set of legal and regulatory challenges” ahead. BitGo is sounding the alarm for its Bitcoin SV customers. The SEC is proposing a long over-due update in their accredited investor process. US authorities have arrested and formally charged a 19 year old from Brooklyn over a sim-swapping identity and crypto theft. Links: US authorities arrest alleged SIM swapper for stealing $1M in crypto - The Block SEC proposes wider definition of 'accredited investor' to expand market access - The Block BitGo Warns Users to Withdraw Bitcoin SV Over Hard Fork Threat to Wallets - CoinDesk Libra Lacks Clarity on 'Opaque' Currency Basket, Says Fed Reserve Governor - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/19/20196 minutes, 12 seconds
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"Smart contract tests in open beta" December 18, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is up 1% at $6,838 XRP is down 3% at 19 cents and Ethereum down 1% at $127 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Counterparty, up 13% Kraken is in the headlines as an ex-employee is suing the company for unethical and illegal tactics in a discrimination lawsuit. Ernst & Young has made its token and smart contract review service available for public testing in an open beta. HTC is cutting jobs, but remaining focused on a handful of high-end products, including the EXODUS. Fenbushi a blockchain venture firm has thrown its hat into the staking business ring. Authorities in China’s Hunan provence are investigating blockchain-based fitness app Qubu. Links: Ex-Kraken Employee Alleges 'Unethical and Illegal Tactics' in Discrimination Lawsuit - CoinDesk EY Launches Token and Smart Contract Testing Service in Open Beta - CoinDesk HTC to Increase Focus on Blockchain Phones, AI After New Staff Cuts - CoinDesk Blockchain venture firm Fenbushi gets into staking business, aiming to attract the Asian market - The Block Chinese authorities investigating blockchain-based fitness app Qubu for alleged illegal fundraising  - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/18/20195 minutes, 40 seconds
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"State Street Bank Partners with Gemini Trust" December 17, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Leslie Tam is New Strategy Officer for CoinFlex Accenture Partners with TradeIX to Onboard for Marco Polo State Street Partners with Gemini Trust for Tracking Links: Accenture Will Board Corporates Onto Marco Polo Shipping Blockchain - CoinDesk Former Binance Head of Trading Joins CoinFlex As Chief Strategy Officer State Street Teams up With Winklevoss-Founded Gemini Exchange for Digital Assets Trial - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/17/20195 minutes, 24 seconds
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"If You Can't Compete, Call the Cops" December 16, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. MicroBT Founder Arrested Coincheck Halts Leveraged Trades TaTa Announces QuartzDevKit Links: Founder of Bitmain Rival MicroBT Arrested for Alleged Embezzlement - CoinDesk Cryptocurrency Exchange Coincheck to Halt Leveraged Trading in Q1 2020 Tata Consultancy Services Launches Blockchain App Deployment Kit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/16/20196 minutes, 25 seconds
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"A strong case for institutional custody" December 15, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 1% at $7,094 XRP is down slightly at 21 cents and Ethereum down slightly at $142 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Byteball, up 13% ING, the largest bank in the netherlands is reportedly getting into the cryptocurrency custody market. A hacker stole just under 7 million dollars at the end of this week from the VeChain foundation. QuadrigaCX is back in the news after some former users are asking the police to confirm that the CEO is indeed dead. Stellar Lumens was trying to do a 2 billion XLM token drop on Keybase, but the move got overrun by scammers. Links: QuadrigaCX creditors request proof of the exchange CEO's death - The Block Stellar Tried to Give Away 2B XLM Tokens on Keybase. Then the Spammers Came - CoinDesk Hacker steals $6.7 million worth of tokens from VeChain Foundation - The Block Banking giant ING said to be entering into crypto custody space  - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/15/20195 minutes, 51 seconds
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December 14, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is down 1% at $7,165 XRP is down slightly at 21 cents and Ethereum down 1% at $142 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Referum, up 16% The Swiss government thinks a digital Swiss Franc would do more damage than it would do good. Glencore PLC, a major cobalt miner is joining the Responsible Sourcing Blockchain Network. Franklin Templeton has led an undisclosed funding round for blockchain startup Proof of Impact. Justin Sun and Yi-he, the founder of Tron, and the co-founder of Binance have had their Weibo accounts blocked. Links: 'New Risks': Swiss Government Skeptical on Central Bank Digital Currency - CoinDesk Mining Giant Glencore to Trace Cobalt Using 'Responsible Sourcing' Blockchain Consortium - CoinDesk Franklin Templeton invests undisclosed sum in blockchain startup Proof of Impact  - The Block Weibo accounts of Justin Sun and Binance co-founder are blocked - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/14/20195 minutes, 48 seconds
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"Ahead of the curve" December 13, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is up half a percent at $7,229 XRP is down 1% at 22 cents and Ethereum is up slightly at $144 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Navcoin, up 16% The large cap cryptocurrencies remain one of the biggest investment success stories of the decade. A darknet marketplace in Russia is looking to raise 146 million through a token sale in an effort to fund a worldwide expansion. Lightcurve is laying off 40% of its staff to become more agile again. The European Central Bank is looking to get ahead of the curve on stable coins and accelerate its efforts in the digital currency space Links: Cryptocurrency Is Still the World's Best Performing Asset Class This Year - CoinDesk Russia's Largest Darknet Market Is Hawking an ICO to Fund Global Expansion - CoinDesk Blockchain project Lisk's unit Lightcurve lays off 40% of staff to become ‘more agile again’ - The Block The European Central Bank hopes to get "ahead of the curve" on stablecoins - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/13/20195 minutes, 52 seconds
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December 12, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. SEBA Banks Crypto in Nine New Countries Consensys Closes India, Philippines BITMEX Sued for 300 Million Dollars Links: Regulated Swiss Crypto Bank SEBA Expands Services to 9 New Countries Bitcoin Exchange BitMEX Faces $300M Investor Lawsuit Over Lost Equity ConsenSys Is Shutting Down Offices in India and the Philippines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/12/20196 minutes, 4 seconds
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December 11, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Lithuania Central Bank Heading to CBDC Rosetti Catches the Waves Cuban Green Lights Bitcoin, Finally Links: Central Bank 'Parental Controls' Obsolete for Crypto: Bank of Lithuania Russia’s National Energy Grid Operator Tests Blockchain for Retail Payments Bitcoin ‘Can Be’ A Reliable Financial Instrument After All: Mark Cuban Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/11/20195 minutes, 57 seconds
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December 10, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Nayuta: Lightening Network Wallet with Full Bitcoin Node China Construction Bank Helps Small Biz with Blockchain Platform HBUS Shuts Down Links: Lightning Network Archives - CoinDesk Banking Archives - CoinDesk Huobi’s US-Based Crypto Trading Platform HBUS Ceases Operations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/10/20195 minutes, 37 seconds
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December 9, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. OKEx Launches Options Trading China Tests Digital Cash Soon Links: Markets Archives - CoinDesk Central Banks Archives - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/9/20195 minutes, 37 seconds
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"Upgrade to Istanbul" December 8, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is down slightly at $7,538 XRP is up 1.5% at 23 cents and Ethereum is up slightly at $148 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Dentacoin, up 15% Istanbul upgrade goes live on Ethereum. Deutsche bank is saying crypto has the potential to replace cash by 2030. Securitize the security token platform has acquired Japan’s blockchain technology consultancy firm BuildL. The bitcoin network set a new record for processing 8.9 billion in on-chain transactions in a single hour. Links: Securitize acquires Japanese consultancy firm BUIDL - The Block Deutsche Bank says crypto could replace cash by 2030 as fiat system looks ‘fragile’ - The Block Istanbul upgrade goes live on Ethereum - The Block Bitcoin Breaks Records: $8.9 Billion Processed In An Hour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/8/20195 minutes, 22 seconds
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"The DEC of the SEC" December 7, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is 2.5% at $7,544 XRP is up 1.6% at 22 cents and Ethereum is up 1% at $148 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Odyssey, up 22% Kadena has set its first project—the tracking of CBD oil. The NYDIG has locked down an approval from the SEC to offer institutional investors shares of a new fund that is built around bitcoin futures. The SEC is looking for Telegram’s former chief investment advisor to testify related to the Telegram GRAM sale. The Bank of China has issued 20 billion yuan in blockchain based bonds for small enterprises. Coinbase’s debit card has offered support for DAI. Links: Coinbase’s Visa debit card adds support for DAI stablecoin - The Block Bank of China Issues $2.8B in Bonds for Small Businesses Using Blockchain Tech - CoinDesk Asset Manager Secures SEC Approval to Create Novel Bitcoin Futures Fund - CoinDesk Kadena Blockchain Taps Healthcare Data Firm to Track Medical Cannabis Product - CoinDesk SEC Reveals Telegram's Communications With Investors, Seeks to Question Advisor - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/7/20195 minutes, 48 seconds
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"A Brave new world" December 6, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is down slightly at $7,381 XRP is up 2.6% at 22 cents and Ethereum is down 1% at $146 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Dentacoin, up 15% US treasury secretary Steve Mnuchin and federal reserve chairman Powell are not keen to issue a digital dollar within the next 5 years. Brad Sherman of California who has been outspokenly opposed to crypto has been elected as chairman of the subcommittee on investor protection. Brave browser has crossed a notable threshold to 10 million monthly active users. Kraken has added support for the swiss franc in a partnership with lichtenstein based Bank Frick. Great North data, a Canadian government-backed bitcoin miner has filed for bankruptcy while owing creditors over 7 million. Links: Mnuchin, Powell see no need to issue digital dollar 'in the next 5 years' - The Block Anti-crypto Congressman Brad Sherman elected to chair Subcommittee on Investor Protection - The Block Privacy-focused Brave browser crosses 10M monthly active users - The Block Kraken adds support for Swiss francs - The Block Canadian government-backed bitcoin miner goes bankrupt, owing millions to creditors - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/6/20195 minutes, 30 seconds
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December 5, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blolckchain news. Sean Neville Resigns as Circle Co-CEO Bakkt CEO Loeffler to US Senate Links: Circle Archives - CoinDesk — Circle Politics Archives - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/5/20195 minutes, 45 seconds
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December 4, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. State Street Fires Developers StrandHogg on Your Android? Japan: No to CBDC Links: State Street Bank Archives - CoinDesk StrandHogg: Serious Android vulnerability leaves most apps vulnerable to attacks. No Demand for a State Digital Currency in Japan: Central Bank Governor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/4/20196 minutes, 4 seconds
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December 3, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. CZ: Turkey Big on Crypto Monero Hard Forks Wisdom-Tree Launches ETP on SIX Links: Binance’s CZ: This Vibrant Country Is One of the Fastest-Growing Crypto Nations Monero Implements Hard Fork, Including New ASIC-Resistant Mining Algorithm Swiss Stock Exchange SIX Lists Physically-Backed Bitcoin ETP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/3/20195 minutes, 52 seconds
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December 2, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Dutch Regulators Cripple Crypto? South Africa Central Bank Has New Crypto Rules Links: Regulation Archives - CoinDesk South African Central Bank to Reportedly Introduce New Crypto Regulations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/2/20195 minutes, 31 seconds
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December 1, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Cisco Patents Blockchain on 5G Virgil Griffith Arrested Links: Cisco Archives - CoinDesk Ethereum Archives - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/1/20196 minutes, 28 seconds
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November 30, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 3% at $7,760 XRP is up 1% at 23 cents and Ethereum is up 1% at $154 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: DigixDAO, up 33% Streamr, up 24% Hydro up 21% and Burst up 16% FBI arrest Virgil Griffith, programmer and developer who has worked with Ethereum since 2016. Bakkt’s chief executive Kelly Loeffler has reportedly been selected to replace Senator Johnny Isakson. German banks will be allowed to offer the sale and storage of crypto under new laws. IBM has registered a patent that will stop rogue drones from stealing packages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/30/20195 minutes, 55 seconds
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November 29, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Crypto-Santas Shop Here Coinbase Wins KYC/AML Patent IBM Anti-Drone Theft Patent Granted Links: Black Friday Archives - CoinDesk Patents Archives - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/29/20196 minutes, 8 seconds
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November 28, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. HSBC Migrates Records to Blockchain Ethereum Block Propagation Time Cut Proven Benoit Coeure Gets New Gig Links: ECB Archives - CoinDesk HSBC Archives - CoinDesk — HSBC Ethereum Archives - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/28/20196 minutes, 7 seconds
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November 27, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Omni Closing: Dev Team to Coinbase UPbit Exchange Hit for $49 Million in Ether IRS Gets a Pass Links: Coinbase Archives - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/27/20195 minutes, 42 seconds
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November 26, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Ripple Completes MoneyGram Deal CryptoTrader.tax Launches Pro Product Links: Missouri Firm Launches New Software For Reporting Crypto Taxes Ripple Archives - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/26/20195 minutes, 46 seconds
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November 25, 2019

Today's blockchain and crypto news. Banque de France Wants CBDC Bitfinex Sued Again Links: ‘Mercenary and Baseless’ — Bitfinex Responds to New Lawsuit France Archives - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/25/20195 minutes, 26 seconds
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"All About That R&D" November 24, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is down slightly at $7,195 XRP is up slightly at 23 cents and Ethereum is up slightly at $149 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Streamr up 25% Vechain up 20% and Dentacoin up 15% Bitcoin is up from it’s 6 month low of $6,800. JP Morgan filed a patent application for a DLT based version of a revolving line of credit The Algorand foundation released an update to their blockchain protocol South Korea is looking to invest more than 380 million for blockchain research and development over the next 8 years Links: Algorand 2.0's New Non-Turing-Complete Smart Contracts Are a Feature, Not a Bug - CoinDesk South Korea plans to invest over $380M for blockchain research and development - The Block Bitcoin drops below $6,800, hitting a six-month low - The Block JPMorgan Tests Private Blockchain to Track Auto Dealer Inventory - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/24/20195 minutes, 52 seconds
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November 23, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Finland Drills for Cyberattack Bakkt Up China Leans on Crypto Links: Finland Prepares For Bitcoin Ransomware Attack With Cyber Fire Drill Bakkt Bitcoin Futures Set New Daily Record Trading Over $20M — BTC $7,186 +1.89% ETH $149 +3.04% XRP $0.23 +1.45% BCH $206 +2.43% LTC $47 +2.44% EOS $2.60 +3.25% Advertise China Archives - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/23/20195 minutes, 54 seconds
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November 22, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 9% at $7,134 XRP is down 4% at 23 cents and Ethereum is down 11% at $149 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Enigma up 18% Dentacoin up 15% A new bi-partisan bill would classify "managed stablecoins" as securities. China central bank’s Shanghai unit announced a crack-down on crypto exchanges The price of bitcoin slipped to a 6-month low of 7,000. Chainalysis is laying off 20% of its employees as they’re looking for a "path to profitability." Links: Chainalysis lays off 20% of its employees to focus on 'path to profitability' - The Block China central bank’s Shanghai unit officially announces to crack down on crypto exchanges - The Block New bipartisan bill would classify 'managed stablecoins' as securities - The Block Bitcoin Price Dips to Six-Month Low of $7,000 - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/22/20195 minutes, 30 seconds
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November 21, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Silvergate Banks Expands to Serve Cryptoverse ShapeShift Launches FOX Token Big Crypto Mine in Texas Links: Mining Archives - CoinDesk Exchanges Archives - CoinDesk Banking Archives - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/21/20196 minutes, 38 seconds
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November 20, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Stablecoins Must Register: FinCEN Fed Chairman: No CBDC Benefit Singapore Wants to Green Light Crypto Derivatives Links: Central Banking Archives - CoinDesk — CoinDesk Bitcoin News Events Bitcoin 24h $8,072.58 +0.57% Ethereum 24h $174.75 +0.57% XRP 24h $0.250551 +2.48% Bitcoin Cash 24h $239.30 +1.09% Litecoin 24h $54.90 +0.42% EOS 24h $3.08 -0.61% Bitcoin SV 24h $106.40 -0.80% Stellar 24h $0.064501 +1.61% TRON 24h $0.016581 +0.35% Cardano 24h $0.041044 -0.39% Monero 24h $57.75 -0.79% NEO 24h $11.63 +3.89% IOTA 24h $0.243180 +1.11% Dash 24h $64.12 +1.68% Ethereum Classic 24h $4.36 +1.55% NEM 24h $0.039578 +2.68% Dogecoin 24h $0.002508 +0.59% Zcash 24h $33.89 +1.95% Decred 24h $19.96 +1.93% Qtum 24h $1.90 +1.37% Bitcoin Gold 24h $7.34 +1.32% Lisk 24h $0.751929 -1.03% Regulation Archives - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/20/20196 minutes, 17 seconds
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November 19, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. SEC Takes Second Look at BTC ETF Crypto Is Go-To in Turmoil Political Hacks Encouraged Links: US SEC Takes Another Look at Rejected Bitwise Bitcoin ETF Proposal Spotlight on Bitcoin as HSBC Shuts Hong Kong Protest-Linked Account Hacker Offers $100K in BTC as Bounty for Hacking Halliburton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/19/20196 minutes
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November 18, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. China's PLA Considers Military Use of Blockchain Venezuela Pensioners Get Petro for Christmas Links: Venezuela to Pay Retirees and Pensioners Christmas Bonus in Petro China’s Army Considering a Blockchain Rewards System, Report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/18/20195 minutes, 13 seconds
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November 17, 2019

Today's blockchain and cyrptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is up 0.5% at $8,543 XRP is up 1% at 26 cents and Ethereum is up 1% at $184 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Enigma up 25% Game Credits up 21% Etherparty up 19% and Dentacoin up 15% Bitcoin Cash had a hard fork at the end of this week that resulted in a split of mining pool opinions as well. A unit of the Ukrainian railways got caught red-handed diverting company electricity to mine bitcoin. Revolut is talking to investors and looking to raise 500 million in new funding. Binance has added the Turkish Lira in it’s direct fiat-to-crypto buying facility. Facebook’s Libra testnet has deployed 34 projects and logged over 51,000 transactions. Links: Ukrainian Railways Branch Caught Mining Crypto With State Power - CoinDesk Crypto-friendly investing app Revolut in talks to raise $500M for global expansion - The Block As Bitcoin Cash Hard Forks, Unknown Mining Pool Continues Old Chain - CoinDesk German Regulator Orders ‘KaratGold Coin’ Issuer to Cease Operations - CoinDesk Facebook's Libra testnet has logged over 51,000 transactions, deployed 34 projects - The Block Binance adds support for Turkish lira for direct crypto purchases - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/17/20195 minutes, 52 seconds
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November 16, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 2% at $8,483 XRP is down 1.5% at 26 cents and Ethereum is down .05% at $181 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: dentacoin up 15% Alibaba is denying any partnership with Lolli. Nestle and Carrefour are extending blockchain tracking to baby milk using IBM’s food trust platform. BitGo said they are processing more than 20% of bitcoin Derivitaves exchange CME group is launching bitcoin futures contracts in January. Links: Alibaba Denies 'Partnership' With Lolli, Highlighting Crypto Industry Pitfalls - CoinDesk Nestle, Carrefour Extend Blockchain Tracking Effort to Baby Milk - CoinDesk BitGo Says It’s Now Processing 20% of Bitcoin Transactions - CoinDesk CME Says It Will Launch Bitcoin Options in January - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/16/20196 minutes, 10 seconds
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November 15, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $8,671 XRP is down slightly 26 cents and Ethereum is down 1% at $183 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Verge up 48% Cortex up 40% Horizon up 19% and QuarkChain up 19% Blockchain.com’s lending business is coming out of stealth mode. Two men have been arrested and charged in a US district court in Boston for a nationwide SIM-swap plot. Walmart’s Canada unit has built a blockchain solution to track, verify and automte payments for its carriers. Coinmine has added interest to its at-home crypto miners. Links: Walmart builds blockchain solution to automate payments of its carriers in Canada - The Block US authorities arrest 2 in alleged SIM swap cryptocurrency theft scheme - The Block As credit concerns loom in crypto, Blockchain.com secretly builds multi-million dollar loan desk - The Block WATCH: Coinmine Adds Interest Payments to Its At-Home Crypto Miners - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/15/20196 minutes, 25 seconds
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November 14, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 1.5% at $8,610 XRP is down 2.5% 26 cents and Ethereum is down 1% at $186 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Cortex up 48% and Dentacoin, up 15% Coinbase’s visa debit card has added support for XRP, BAT, Augur, Stellar and 0x. Iran has announced new power tariffs for crypto miners, and is offering a bounty for exposing illegal mining operations. Hackers are demanding 5 million in bitcoin as they hold Mexico’s national oil company Pemex in a cyberattack. Justin Sun has confirmed his involvement in the investor group that acquired Poloniex from Circle. Google is partnering with Citi bank to offer checking accounts under the moniker Cache. Links: Google plans to offer checking accounts in partnership with Citi bank - The Block Hackers demand $5M in bitcoin from Mexico's national oil company Pemex - The Block Iran announces power tariffs for crypto miners; offers bounty for exposing illegal operations - The Block Coinbase’s crypto Visa debit card adds support for XRP and 4 more coins - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/14/20196 minutes, 10 seconds
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November 13, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 1% at $8,750 XRP is up half a percent at 27 cents and Ethereum is up 1% at $186 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Komodo up 26% Grin up 25% Hydro up 17% and Dentacoin, up 15% Binance and HTC are partnering up to release a special edition of the Exodus 1 that will support Binance Chain. Bittrex is un-freezing assets for some affected customers. The Royal Bank of Canada is exploring the possibility of launching a crypto trading platform. The Swiss crypto bank SEBA is going live after a FINMA greenlight Links: Bittrex Will Release Frozen Crypto to Former Users in Sanctioned Regimes - CoinDesk Canada’s biggest bank exploring to launch cryptocurrency trading platform - The Block Swiss crypto bank SEBA goes live after FINMA greenlight - The Block Binance and HTC to launch crypto smartphones that support Binance Chain - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/13/20196 minutes, 20 seconds
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November 12, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 1% at $8,806 XRP is up half a percent at 27 cents and Ethereum is up half a percent at $185 Those are your leaders by market cap Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Grin up 17% and Dentacoin, up 15% Lolli landed a huge partnership for the Chinese Singles Day—they’re working with Alibaba. Benoit Cœure is set to head the newly created innovation hub of the bank for international settlements. Canaan Creative, a bitcoin miner manufacturer is set to hold an IPO later this month. UPS is working with HerdX to track, monitor and deliver a shipment of beef from Kansas to Tokyo. The Banque de France, France’s central bank is hiring a blockchain analyst Links: ECB's Benoit Cœure to head a group focusing on fintech and digital currencies - The Block Bitmain rival Canaan Creative set for Nov. 20 IPO on Nasdaq - The Block UPS Ships Beef to Japan, Tracked and Monitored Using Blockchain Tech - CoinDesk Alibaba Offers Bitcoin Rewards Through Lolli Shopping App for 'Singles Day' - CoinDesk French Central Bank Job Posting Reveals Digital Currency Program - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/12/20195 minutes, 46 seconds
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November 11, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is down 1% at $8,710 XRP is down 2% at 27 cents and Ethereum is down slightly at $186 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: dentacoin, up 15% The Monetary Authority of Singapore has completed the development of a blockchain based cross-border payments system. The CEO of Stripe expressed that he’s skeptical about the future of crypto. Binance has added support for the Euro on its direct fiat-to-crypto trading. Sirin Labs founder and CEO Moshe Hogeg is looking to raise 2 million with a token listing on Bittrex global. Links: MAS, JPMorgan Build Payments System With Inter-Blockchain Connectivity - CoinDesk Stripe CEO Patrick Collison ‘very skeptical’ about cryptocurrencies - The Block Binance adds support for euro, bringing the total to 5 currencies for its direct fiat-to-crypto trading facility - The Block Moshe Hogeg’s media venture BlockTV hoping to raise $2M via token listing on Bittrex - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/11/20195 minutes, 36 seconds
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November 10, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is even at $8,849 XRP is even at 28 cents and Ethereum is up 1% at $187 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Dentacoin, up 15% Ignis, up 14% Tencent has been approved by the Hong Kong SFC to open a blockchain based virtual bank. Fairfax’s retirement system pension funds have doubled their position in Morgan Creek Digital. The FBI director called cryptocurrency a "significant issue" when speaking to the US Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. Crypto related and blockchain jobs have increased by 26% since 2018. Bakkt’s monthly bitcoin futures have hit an all-time-high of $15 million. Links: FBI Director: Cryptocurrency Is 'Significant Issue' for Law Enforcement - CoinDesk Chinese tech giant Tencent granted Hong Kong license to open 'virtual bank' - The Block Crypto and Blockchain Jobs Have Increased By 26% Since 2018: Research - CoinDesk Pension Funds Double Crypto Asset Exposure in Morgan Creek's Fund to 1% - CoinDesk Bakkt's monthly bitcoin futures hit all-time-high of $15M - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/10/20195 minutes, 48 seconds
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November 9, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 0.5% at $8,850 XRP is up 1.5% at 28 cents and Ethereum is up 1% at $184 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Dentacoin, up 15% The US Customs and Border Protection is set to track Canadian oil and natural gas imports using blockchain. Chinese police have arrested former Bitmain employee Yang Zuoxing—who is the CEO of its rival company MicroBT. MoneyGram processes 10% of its transactions between the US and Mexico using XRP. A vietnam based crypto exchange called VinDax was hacked late this week and lost around 500k in cryptocurrencies. Hugh Haney, who is associated with the silk road, pled guilty in New York for laundering $19 million in Bitcoin in early 2018. Links: US Customs agency to track oil imports using blockchain tech - The Block Little-known Asian crypto exchange VinDAX got hacked; lost ‘half a million USD’ worth of tokens - The Block Chinese police arrest former Bitmain employee, who is now CEO of its rival MicroBT - The Block MoneyGram processes 10% of US-Mexico transactions via Ripple solution that uses XRP - The Block Silk Road Seller Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering $19 Million With Bitcoin - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/9/20196 minutes, 19 seconds
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November 8, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 2% at $9,019 XRP is down 3.5% at 28 cents and Ethereum is down 1% at $183 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Numeraire, up 19% and Dentacoin, up 15% Todays headlines: Tether released a response to an academic paper that claimed a single whale manipulated bitcoin’s boom in 2017. The block is noting a trend down in cumulative monthly traffic to retail exchanges since june. Coinbase has expanded their staking services to all us customers, starting with the Tezos token. Russian authorities are looking for the legal backing to confiscate virtual assets from "criminals". Five people in Malaysia have been charged with stealing mining equipment. Links: Tether responds to academic paper on bitcoin manipulation; calls it 'flawed' and 'embarrassing' - The Block Crypto exchanges experiencing a steady drop in traffic since June, suggesting declining retail interest - The Block Coinbase expands staking service beyond Coinbase Custody to all US customers - The Block Russia Wants to Be Able to Seize Cybercriminals' Bitcoin - CoinDesk Malaysian Thieves Drill Through Wall to Steal 85 Crypto Machines - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/8/20196 minutes, 4 seconds
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November 7, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 2% at $9,167 XRP is down 2% at 28 cents and Ethereum is down 2% at $185 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Tezos, up 18% and Dentacoin, up 15% The Royal Canadian mint is turning to blockchain to track the provenance of its precious metals with the help of Tradewind Markets. Ford, Volkswagon, LG and Volvo are working with IBM and the RSBN to launch a pilot for the responsible sourcing of Cobalt. BitFinex has canceled the token sale of K.im due to regulatory uncertainty. Hong Kong and Mainland China have partnered on a blockchain project to improve their trade operations. Links: Bitfinex cancels token sale of K.im due to regulatory uncertainty - The Block Hong Kong and mainland China partner on blockchain project for trade finance - The Block IBM Ethical Mineral Sourcing Blockchain to Debut in Spring - CoinDesk Tradewind, Canadian Mint to Verify Origins of Precious Metals on Blockchain - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/7/20196 minutes, 13 seconds
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November 6, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $9,350 XRP is even at 30 cents and Ethereum is up 3% at $192 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: IoTeX, up 24% and Dentacoin, up 15% The UN has said that North Korea has been using blockchain company to launder stolen funds. Turkey is working on a blockchain-based national digital currency. Dune Analytics a platform for visualizing data on the Ethereum blockchain has emerged from stealth mode. a16z has led the $5 million investment round for Arweave, a protocol for storing internet information permanently. Coca-Cola’s technology operations oversight is partnering with SAP to leverage blockchain technology to examine their supply chain. Links: Binance-backed Dune Analytics comes out of stealth mode - The Block Andreessen Horowitz leads $5M round in blockchain-based internet archive - The Block Coca-Cola's bottlers expand blockchain pilot with SAP - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/6/20196 minutes, 7 seconds
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November 5, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Stellar Foundation Destroys 55 Billion XLM Houbi Deplatforms All US Customers by November 13 The Fed Wants You Links: Stellar's Foundation Just Destroyed Half the Supply of Its Lumens Cryptocurrency - CoinDesk Huobi Global Is Forcing US Customers to Use Its Local Partner - CoinDesk US Federal Reserve Hiring Retail Payments Manager to Research Digital Currencies - CoinDesk The Fed - Start Job Search Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/5/20197 minutes, 22 seconds
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November 4, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Craig Wright Breaks Agreement Bittrex Card Hack FATF Publishes ID Guidance Links: Trial Back on After Craig Wright Breaks Bitcoin Settlement Agreement - CoinDesk Bittrex Target of Latest $1 Million Crypto SIM Hack Lawsuit - CoinDesk FATF Releases Guidance on Global Digital IDs as Use Cases Grow - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/4/20196 minutes, 10 seconds
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November 3, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is down 2% at $9,170 XRP is down 1% at 29 cents and Ethereum is up 1.5% at $181 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Vertcoin up 22% Dentacoin, up 15% Veritaseum founder Reggie Middleton entered into a settlement deal with the SEC agreeing to pay $10 Million and take a lifetime ban on issuing digital assets. The exchange Luno is resuming its services in Singapore. Locha Mesh a Venezuelean based mesh networking startup is currently looking for investors and donors. Accounting and consulting firm Armanino launched a blockchain based tool promising firm-originated financial audits in seconds. Links: Naspers-backed crypto exchange Luno re-entering Singapore after banks opened its accounts - The Block Venezuelans Made Lightning-Savvy Hardware to Use Bitcoin During Blackouts - CoinDesk Veritaseum and founder Middleton settle with SEC, agree to $9.5 million payment and permanent digital asset bar - The Block New Blockchain Tool Promises Verifiable Audits in 30 Seconds - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/3/20195 minutes, 49 seconds
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November 2, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news: Bitcoin is up 1% at $9,270 XRP is up 1% at 29 cents and Ethereum is up 1% at $183 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Ignis up 25% Metal up 18% Bytom up 16% and Dentacoin, up 15% BitMEX has unintentionally revealed the email addresses of an unspecified amount of users. Data analytics firm Splunk raised $40,000 for charity from 10,000 attendees of their annual conference in Las Vegas. Telegram has released an early version of its desktop wallet for the in-progress GRAM token. Binance US is adding support for debit cards. Links: BitMEX Exchange Exposes User Base in Email Mishap - CoinDesk Telegram Releases Test Crypto Wallet Despite SEC Lawsuit - CoinDesk Binance.US supports debit card on-ramp as volumes top $15 million - The Block Crypto Burner Wallets Helped an IT Conference Give $40,000 to Charity - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/2/20196 minutes, 9 seconds
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November 1, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news: Bitcoin is down 1.5% at $9,190 XRP is down 1% 29 cents and Ethereum is down 1% at $182 Those are your leaders by market cap Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Numeraire up 59% Dmarket up 26% Dentacoin up 15% and Zilliqa, up 15% The association of German banks has called for a programmable digital euro, and common pan-europeans payments platform. A new blockchain initiative in Peru will allow suppliers and consumers to scan and check the provenance of various meat products. Robinhood has expanded its commission-free crypto trading service to 8 more states Samsung has added support for the Elrond token Links: Samsung blockchain wallet adds support for Elrond token - The Block Association of over 200 German private banks calls for digital euro - The Block Robinhood Crypto expands to 8 more US states, bringing the total to 47 states - The Block New Blockchain-Based System Will Track Steers From Hoof to Plate - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/1/20195 minutes, 48 seconds
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October 31, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. ReclaimCrypto! Korea: No CBDC Happy 11th Birthday Bitcoin Links: There's a New Way to Get Your Stolen Crypto Back - CoinDesk Developed Countries Have Little Need for CBDCs, Says Bank of Korea Official - CoinDesk Bitcoin's White Paper Turns 11 as Network Passes Milestones - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/31/20197 minutes, 6 seconds
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October 30, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Bitmain Files with SEC for IPO PBoC Certifies Fintech Ware Kim Dotcom Donates to Assange Links: Bitmain Seeking U.S. IPO With Confidential SEC Filing: Report - CoinDesk China Announces New Regulatory Authority to Certify Digital Payments, Blockchain Products - CoinDesk Kim Dotcom Donates K.im Bitcoin Fees to Julian Assange Ahead of $8M IEO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/30/20196 minutes, 30 seconds
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October 29, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. OKEx Launched Futures Contracts SEC Grants Paxos No Action Relief Binance Report: Proof of Stake Big Links: OKEx Launches Crypto Futures Settled in Tether Stablecoin - CoinDesk Paxos Wins SEC 'No-Action' Letter to Settle Equities on a Blockchain - CoinDesk Binance Research: Ethereum’s Switch to Staking Will Transform Industry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/29/20195 minutes, 57 seconds
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October 28, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. China All in on Crypto and Blockchain Yoseph Charged Chinese Banks Urged to Adopt Crypto Zamna Raises 5 Million to ID You Flying Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/28/20196 minutes, 24 seconds
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October 27, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is even at $9,313 XRP is up 1% 29 cents and Ethereum is down slightly at $179 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Sirin labs token up 33% Neo gas up 27% and neo up 22% The managing director of digital product and development at State Street Bank talks about the typical portfolio model changing to tokenized and illiquid assets. Huobi Japan has raised $4.6 million in new funding to expand in the country, Ethereum’s next system-wide upgrade, Istanbul, is scheduled to arrive on mainnet the week of Dec. 4. Links: Ethereum Targets Dec. 4 for Istanbul Mainnet Activation - CoinDesk Huobi Japan raises $4.6M in new funding to expand in the country - The Block State Street says the average portfolio could shift towards digital asset capabilities as soon as 5 years from now - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/27/20195 minutes, 48 seconds
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October 26, 2019

It’s 8:00am eastern October 26th and this is your Daily Crypto Report. Bitcoin is up 20% at $9,217 XRP is up 3% 29 cents and Ethereum is up 8% at $181 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: EthLend up 54% Bytom up 37% Populos up 37% and DMarket up 36% China’s president Xi praised blockchain and called China to accelerate the standardization of blockchain technology. Polish police have arrested Ivan Molina Lee, the president of crypto capital on accusations of money laundering. The World Economic Forum has launched a blockchain initiative, aimed at responsible sourcing of metals. A nuclear scientist in Russia is set to serve 3 years in prison for using government equipment to mine Bitcoin. Links: China's President Xi Jinping wants the country to 'take the leading position' in blockchain - The Block Final Russian Nuclear Scientist Sentenced Over Illicit Crypto Mining - CoinDesk World Economic Forum to build blockchain platform for responsible sourcing of metals - The Block Cash App adds stock trading - The Block Polish Police Arrest Head of Payment Processor Tied to Bitfinex Crypto Exchange - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/26/20196 minutes, 10 seconds
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October 25, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 2% at $7,626 XRP is up 3% 28 cents and Ethereum is up 3% at $166 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Populos up 33% EthLend up 19% and Hydro, up 16% NY State has once again extended the time frame for Bittrex to postpone account closures. Beatrice Weder di Mauro, president of the CEPR, says that Libra is unlikely to get approved. Jack Dorsey has given a firm “No” to any notion that Twitter would be joining the Libra association Cash App has officially announced stock trading support. Links: NYDFS, which denied Bittrex a BitLicense, requests the exchange to postpone account closures in the state - The Block Facebook-led Libra may not be approved, says European think tank official - The Block 'Hell No': Jack Dorsey Says Twitter Won't Be Joining Libra Association - CoinDesk Cash App adds stock trading - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/25/20196 minutes, 7 seconds
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October 24, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Zuck Seeks to Reassure Lawmakers Binance US Lists Dogecoin Telegram Investors Go the Distance Tencent: Libra "Prudent and Rational" Links: Zuckerberg: Facebook Would Quit Libra if the Association Launched Prematurely - CoinDesk Binance US Announces Dogecoin Listing - CoinDesk Telegram Token Investors Reject Refund Offer - CoinDesk Tencent Says Libra Would Pose Serious Threat to Alipay, WeChat Pay - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/24/20196 minutes, 25 seconds
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October 23, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. ING Develops Corda Solution Zuck Testifies Links: ING Bank Devises Privacy Fix for R3's Corda Blockchain - CoinDesk Zuckerberg Testifies Before Congress And Now Everyone Is Worried Tech's Too Dominant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/23/20196 minutes
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October 22, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Opera Supports Bitcoin Directly Revolut Banking App to US Crypto Held By Institutionals Doubles in October Links: Opera Becomes First Major Browser to Enable Direct Bitcoin Payments Crypto App Revolut Confirms MasterCard on Board for 2019 US Expansion Bitcoin Futures: Institutional Long Positions Value Doubled in October Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/22/20196 minutes, 1 second
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October 21, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Revealed: BitcoinLightening Net Vulnerable to DoS Attack Bitfinex Files for Deposition Libra Waffles on "Basket" Bitcoin Reward to Miners Halves in May 2020 Causing Twitter Chatter Links: Researchers Uncover Bitcoin 'Attack' That Could Slow or Stop Lightning Payments - CoinDesk Bitfinex Files for Subpoena in Bid to Recover $880 Million in Frozen Funds - CoinDesk Libra Could Drop 'Basket' and Issue Individual Fiat Stablecoins - CoinDesk Bitcoin: ‘Most Dramatic’ 2020 Halving Could Cut Supply by $63M a Week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/21/20197 minutes, 11 seconds
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October 20, 2019

Bitcoin is down 1% at $7,960 XRP is down 3% 28 cents and Ethereum is down 1% at $171 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: EthLend up 28% Particl up 21% and Dentacoin, up 15% HTC is launching the Exodus 1s, another version of their Exodus 1, that has a built-in wallet and a full bitcoin node. ATT has been named as a defendant in a SIM-swapping legal battle in california. Circle is spinning Poloniex out into its own entity. Links: Circle spinning out Poloniex; new exchange plans to spend $100M and not serve US clients - The Block AT&T customer lawsuit alleges employee-aided SIM swap led to $1.8 million theft of cryptocurrency and more - The Block HTC launches smartphone with Bitcoin full node capabilities - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/20/20196 minutes, 10 seconds
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October 19, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Fidelity Liven 3 Million Bitcoin to Go Gram on Hold Links: Fidelity Digital Assets Opens to All Qualified Investors - CoinDesk With 18 Million Bitcoins Mined, How Hard Is That 21 Million Limit? - CoinDesk NY District Court Postpones Telegram’s TON Hearing to 2020 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/19/20196 minutes, 15 seconds
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October 18, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. G-7 Report: Stablecoins Must Be Regulated Houbi Announces Gateway in Turkey Links: Huobi Plans to Open Fiat Gateway with Lira-Tether Pairing in Turkey - CoinDesk G-7 Task Force Releases Full Report on Impact of Global Stablecoins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/18/20196 minutes, 17 seconds
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October 17, 2019

Today's crytocurrency and blockchain news. Kaplan: "Fed Considering Digital Currency" Child Porn Site Busted Using Chainalysis' Reactor Software Links: US Law Enforcement Traces Bitcoin Transfers to Nab 'Largest' Child Porn Site - CoinDesk Top Fed Official Says US Central Bank 'Actively' Debating Digital Dollar - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/17/20197 minutes, 4 seconds
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October 16, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. SEC Wants Comments Bermuda Accepts USDC for Taxes NASDAQ Lists CIX100 Links: SEC Restarts Clock on Proposed 'Bitcoin and T-Bills' ETF - CoinDesk Bermuda Now Accepts USDC Crypto for Taxes and Government Services - CoinDesk Nasdaq Lists an AI-Powered Index of Crypto Market's Top 100 Performers - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/16/20195 minutes, 37 seconds
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October 15, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $8,304 XRP is up .5% 29 cents and Ethereum is up .5% at $183 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Tierion up 27% GXChain up 24% DragonChain up 15% Dentacoin, up 15% Telegram responded to the court order saying that they were "Surprised and disappointed..." about the lawsuit Coinbase has received an e-money license from the Central Bank of Ireland. The G7 is assessing stablecoins as a potential risk to the global financial system. 21 inaugural members of the Libra Association signed the formal charter yesterday in Geneva Switzerland. Links: Telegram May Delay Coin Launch as SEC Halts U.S. Sales - Bloomberg Coinbase receives e-money license in Ireland to further expand into Europe - The Block G7 Evaluates Stablecoins as Risk to Global Financial Stability - CoinDesk Facebook-Led Libra Forms Governing Council After Big-Name Departures - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/15/20195 minutes, 58 seconds
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October 14, 2019

Bitcoin is down 1% at $8,304 XRP is up 4% at 29 cents Ethereum is down .5% at $182 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Dock up 19% Dragonchain up 17% Dentacoin, up 15% Binance adds a second cryptocurrency to its decentralized affiliate Binance Chain. The SEC has sued Telegram for the Grams offering. The IRS will be asking tax payers if they own cryptocurrencies in a new 1040 tax form. Ripple invested 750k into the wallet BRD. Links: Binance Adds XRP-Pegged Token to Its Decentralized Exchange - CoinDesk The SEC sues Telegram, aims to stop distribution to US investors of Grams sold in $1.7B sale - The Block The IRS will ask taxpayers if they own cryptocurrencies in new 1040 tax form - The Block Ripple invests $750K in crypto wallet BRD to increase XRP usage - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/14/20196 minutes, 14 seconds
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October 13, 2019

Bitcoin is up slightly at $8,375 XRP is up 1% at 28 cents and Ethereum is down slightly at $183 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Centrality up 16% Dentacoin, up 15% Mercado Pago, Visa, eBay, Stripe and Mastercard have all officially left the Libra project. Facebook and Calibra are facing a lawsuit in the state of New York over an alleged trademark infringement The chairman of the CFTC confirms that the ethereum cryptocurrency is a commodity Links: CFTC Chairman Confirms Ether Cryptocurrency Is a Commodity - CoinDesk Mercado Pago, Visa, eBay, Stripe, and Mastercard drop out of Facebook's Libra - The Block Facebook and Calibra sued in NY federal court in trademark case involving logo design - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/13/20196 minutes
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October 12, 2019

Bitcoin is down slightly at $8,326 XRP is up 1% at 27 cents and Ethereum is down 1% at $183 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Request Network up 20% Aragon, up 20% Moeda up 17% ICONLOOP, a South Korean based blockchain startup has raised about 8 million dollars in a funding round The people’s bank of china is hiring 6 more tech experts for its impending digital currency. Bank of America is also hiring blockchain positions Australia’s bullion mint is backing a digital token that will allow investors to trade gold in real time. Links: Bank of America Is Now Hiring in Blockchain, Not Just Filing Patents - CoinDesk Australia's Gold Mint Is Backing a Crypto Token Based on Ethereum - CoinDesk China’s central bank hiring 6 tech experts for its upcoming digital currency - The Block Blockchain startup ICONLOOP raises over $8M in Series A to expand its decentralized ID solutions - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/12/20196 minutes, 32 seconds
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October 11, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news: Bitcoin is down 2% at $8,313 XRP is down 1% at 26 cents and Ethereum is down 3% at $184 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Dentacoin up 15% The Central bank of the Russian Federation is not planning on issuing a national digital currency. The Bitwise Bitcoin ETF has been denied by the SEC. The DOJ has charged a Singapore citizen with stealing computing power for cryptocurrency mining. Links: Bitwise's bitcoin ETF, the last hope, has been denied - The Block Russia sees no need to issue a national digital currency - The Block Citizen of Singapore indicted in scheme to steal cloud computing power for cryptocurrency mining | USAO-WDWA | Department of Justice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/11/20196 minutes, 19 seconds
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October 10, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. IRS Publishes Guidance Brave Goes Cheddaruck Zuck Speaks on Hill Oct. 23 Links: The IRS Just Issued Its First Cryptocurrency Tax Guidance in 5 Years - CoinDesk Blockchain Browser Brave to Offer Free Access to Premium Cheddar Content - CoinDesk Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to Testify Before Congress Over Libra Crypto - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/10/20196 minutes
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October 9, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Proof of Crypto S&P Options Trade by skew. Two US Senators Threaten Stripe, Visa and MasterCard Over Libra Grayscale Says Institutional Invest in Crypto Up! Links: Tiny $217 Options Trade on Bitcoin Blockchain Could Be Wall Street's Death Knell - CoinDesk US Lawmakers Call on Payment Giants to Exit 'Chilling' Libra Project - CoinDesk Grayscale: Institutional Interest in Crypto Doubles in Q2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/9/20197 minutes, 34 seconds
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October 8, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. EU to Do New Crypto Rules Brad G: Libra 2023? Links: EU Finance Commissioner Vows New Rules on Crypto, Libra Stablecoin - CoinDesk Ripple CEO: Facebook’s Libra Will Not Launch Before 2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/8/20195 minutes, 44 seconds
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October 7, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Hyperledger Reforms Voting FCA Investigations Up 74 Percent CoinFLEX Offers Libra IFO Links: Hyperledger Blockchain Group Weighs Changes to Fix Election Issues - CoinDesk Now Traders Can Make Bets on When Facebook's Libra Will Launch - CoinDesk UK Finance Watchdog's Crypto Investigations Up By 74% in 2019 - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/7/20196 minutes, 39 seconds
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October 6, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 1% at $7,979 XRP is up 1% at 25 cents and Ethereum is up 1% at $174 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Centrality, up 28% Viberate up 22% Dentacoin up 15% A bargain botnet is being used to work on unsuspecting crypto users to get into their wallets. Algo Capital lost a few million dollars in USDT, and ALGO after its CTO’s phone was compromised. Bitcoin is being called not a security in an October 1st SEC letter. SegWit transactions were up 15% in September. Links: SegWit transactions on Bitcoin network have risen sharply in September - The Block Algo Capital Loses Crypto Funds After CTO's Phone Is Hacked - CoinDesk Hackers Launch Widespread Botnet Attack on Crypto Wallets Using Cheap Russian Malware - CoinDesk Cipher | Securities (Finance) | Securities Act Of 1933 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/6/20195 minutes, 52 seconds
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October 5, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Bitcoin is down .5% at $8,098 XRP is down slightly at 25 cents and Ethereum is even at $174 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Dentacoin up 15% PayPal has officially withdrawn from the Libra association. Verisart an art and collectibles provenance startup has raised 2.5 million in a seed round. A hacker has returned domain names that were stolen from the Ethereum Name Service’s auction. International container shipping blockchain pioneer 300 cubits has pulled the plug on its TEU token Links: Hacker Returns Ethereum Domains Lost in Bug Exploit - CoinDesk 300cubits, a Blockchain Shipping Pioneer, Gives up on Its TEU Token - CoinDesk PayPal officially drops out of Facebook's Libra project - The Block Verisart raises $2.5M to expand blockchain-certified art service - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/5/20196 minutes, 23 seconds
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October 4, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 1% at $8,159 XRP is up 1.5% at 25 cents and Ethereum is down 1% at $174 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Centrality up 103% Dentacoin up 15% Venture capital institution Andreessen Horowitz is launching a crypto startup school. Tim Cook says Apple has no plans to launch a cryptocurrency. US lawmakers are looking once again to hear from Mark Zuckerberg. PayPal may pull out of the founding group of Libra Association. Links: U.S. House panel wants Facebook's Zuckerberg to testify on Libra by January - Reuters Apple has no plans to launch cryptocurrency, says CEO Tim Cook - The Block Andreessen Horowitz launches crypto startup school - The Block PayPal Might Withdraw From Libra Association: Report - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/4/20196 minutes, 23 seconds
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October 3, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Reps to Powell: Do a Dollar CBDC Coinbase Pays Interest OhioCrypto.com Dead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/3/20196 minutes, 37 seconds
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October 2, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. MasterCard and Visa Getting Libra Cold Feet Facebook Audio Leaks Morningstar to Rate Debt on Blockchain Links: Institutional Libra Backers Are Getting Cold Feet - CoinDesk Mark Zuckerberg Addresses Libra Regulation, KYC in Leaked Transcript - CoinDesk Financial Services Giant Morningstar to Offer Ratings for Crypto Assets - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/2/20196 minutes, 19 seconds
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October 1, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Block.one Pays 24 Million Dollar Fine FairWin at Zero Coinbase Co-Founds Crypto Rating Council Links: EOS Maker Block.One Settles With SEC Over Unregistered Securities Sale - CoinDesk From $10M to Zero in 10 Days: ETH Smart Contract FairWin Is Empty Coinbase-Led Group Aims to Help Crypto Firms Avoid Securities Violations - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/1/20196 minutes
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September 30, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Ripple Buys Algrim EnHelix Marketplace Debuts Bithumb Deal Off Links: Energy Commodities Trading Software Launches on Hyperledger Fabric - CoinDesk Ripple Acquires Crypto Trading Firm to Expand Into Iceland Bithumb Acquisition Deal Appears To Be ‘Off’ | Cointelegraph Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/30/20195 minutes, 58 seconds
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September 29, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is even at $8,095 XRP is down 1% at 24 cents and Ethereum is down 1% at $169 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Dentacoin up 15% UK & US to sign treaty allowing UK police to force US-based social media platforms to disclose encrypted messages. A serious bug in the Lightning Network has been fixed. The Iranian government has been putting the squeeze on cryptocurrency miners. Links: Iranian Bitcoiners Risk Fines, Jail Time as Government Regulates Mining - CoinDesk A Dangerous Bug in Bitcoin's Lightning Network Has Been Fixed - CoinDesk [Lightning-dev] Full Disclosure: CVE-2019-12998 / CVE-2019-12999 / CVE-2019-13000 — Lighting Full Disclosure UK and US set to sign treaty allowing UK police "back door" access to WhatsApp and other "end to end encrypted" messaging platforms - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/29/20196 minutes, 3 seconds
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September 28, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 2% at $8,167 XRP is up 1% at 24 cents and Ethereum is up 5% at $173 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Dent up 23% Metal up 23% Cortex up 21% and Particl up 20% Proposals of a treasure tax on cryptocurrency mining have been put forth by the Association of Banks of Russia. The NBA has rejected Spencer Dinwiddie's proposal to tokenize his multi-million dollar contract. ING’s chief economist predicts central banks will be issuing their own digital currencies in 2 to 3 years. Links: Russia could tax bitcoin and other crypto mining as a treasure - The Block NBA rejects Nets player Spencer Dinwiddie's attempt to tokenize his $34.4 million contract - The Block ING's Chief Economist Predicts Central Bank Digital Currencies in 2-3 Years - CoinDesk A Dangerous Bug in Bitcoin's Lightning Network Has Been Fixed - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/28/20196 minutes, 6 seconds
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September 27, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 5% at $7,990 XRP is down 3% at 24 cents and Ethereum is down 2% at $165 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Eidoo up 37% Dentacoin up 15% The CEO of KIK, Ted Livingston is vowing to fight the SEC over the KIN crypto until "We don’t have a dollar left.” The Unilever digital ad buying blockchain pilot program with IBM has produced positive results. Binance is launching a staking platform. Binance aided the UK police in their investigation of a 51 million pound fraud. Medici Ventures has invested 2 million dollars into the blockchain based identity firm Evernym. Links: Kik CEO vows to fight SEC over Kin crypto until 'we don't have a dollar left' - The Block Unilever's blockchain pilot program with IBM reportedly yields positive results - The Block Binance launches staking platform with 8 assets - The Block Binance says it helped UK police investigate a $51 million fraud - The Block Overstock's Venture Arm Invests $2 Million in Blockchain ID Firm - CoinDesk Unilever encouraged by blockchain ad-buying pilot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/27/20196 minutes, 31 seconds
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September 26, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Libra Later Coinbase Adds Two Cryptos for NY Customers Medici Bank Private Beta in October Links: Facebook's Zuckerberg Appears to Put Libra Launch Date in Doubt - CoinDesk Coinbase Rolls Out Stellar Lumens (XLM) Trading in New York State Coinbase Now Supports Stellar and Chainlink Cryptocurrencies in New York - CoinDesk The New Medici Bank Is About to Take On Its First Crypto Clients - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/26/20196 minutes, 20 seconds
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September 25, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Daimler Buys and Settles on Marco Polo Google's "Supremacy" No Threat to Bitcoin Skew Raises Dough Links: Daimler Carries Out First Transaction on Marco Polo Blockchain Trade Network - CoinDesk Google’s Quantum Computer Breakthrough Not a Risk to Bitcoin, Says Dev Kleiner Perkins Backs $2 Million Seed Round for Crypto Derivative Data Firm - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/25/20195 minutes, 58 seconds
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September 24, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Japan Central Bank Governor Calls for Libra Regulation Kik Closes Binance Wins Accreditation for Security Links: Japan's Central Bank Chief Calls for International Effort on Libra Regulation - CoinDesk Kik Messaging App to Shut Down Following SEC Lawsuit Against ICO - CoinDesk Binance Seals Accreditation From Global Security Standards Organization Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/24/20196 minutes, 36 seconds
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September 23, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Baakt Live Libra Reveals Basket Fiat Percentages IFRIC: Cryptos Are Intangible Assets Links: Bakkt Is Finally Launching Its Bitcoin Futures Today. Here's What to Expect - CoinDesk Bakkt Trades 18 BTC in First 7 Hours as Bitcoin Price Falls Below $10K Facebook Reveals Libra Crypto's Currency Basket Breakdown: Report - CoinDesk Int’l Accounting Standards Body Defines Bitcoin as ‘Intangible Asset’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/23/20196 minutes, 58 seconds
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September 22, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $10,020 XRP is down 3% at 27 cents and Ethereum is down 2% at $210 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Ripio Credit Network up 30% Puma Pay up 22% and Ambrosus, up 20% Todays headlines: Venezuela’s president nicolas madura has mandated that the petro must be used in funding an ongoing social housing initative. JP Morgan’s IIN has onboarded its first singapore based bank—the OCBC. Patrick Byrne, the former CEO of overstock.com has put 90 million into gold, silver and "two flavors of crypto". The US House financial services committee is set to question the SEC about crypto and Facebook’s Libra this week. the US attorney’s office has indicted two men for hacking Ether Delta in late 2017. Links: Two suspects in EtherDelta hack indicted by U.S. authorities - The Block SEC Chair, Commissioners to Talk Crypto at Congress Hearing Next Week - CoinDesk Byrne Sells Overstock Stake to Buy Crypto and Battle 'Deep State' - CoinDesk Venezuela's Maduro Mandates Petro Use in Funding of Housing Project - CoinDesk First Singapore Bank Joins JPMorgan's Blockchain Payments Initiative - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/22/20196 minutes, 17 seconds
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September 21, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 2% at $10,022 XRP is down 1% at 29 cents and Ethereum is down 1% at $216 Those are your leaders by market cap Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Counterparty up 14% SoFi is beta testing a crypto trading feature with Bitcoin, Litecoin, and ethereum. Korean conglomerate CJ is developing a blockchain-based music copyright system. Verizon just secured a patent to create virtual SIM cards on a blockchain. Wells Fargo is describing its internal blockchain for cross-border money transfers as faster and more efficient than SWIFT. Links: SoFi is beta testing a crypto trading feature with bitcoin, litecoin, and ether - The Block Korean Conglomerate CJ Develops Blockchain for Music Copyright - CoinDesk Verizon Just Won a Patent to Create Virtual SIMs on a Blockchain - CoinDesk Wells Fargo's Stablecoin 'Faster, Cheaper' Than SWIFT, Says Exec - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/21/20196 minutes, 40 seconds
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September 20, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is up 2.8% at $10,156 XRP is up slightly at 29 cents and Ethereum is up 4.2% at $217 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Ripio Credit Network up 25% Tierion up 22% The chairman of the US SEC said Bitcoin needs better regulation before it can be listed on NYSE or Nasdaq. Arab Bank Switzerland is now offering trading and custody services for bitcoin and ethereum. Mark Zuckerberg will be in washington to meet with senators in the wake of scrutiny over privacy practices. Square crypto has announced new hires to work on open source projects. Links: Another Swiss bank now offering trading and custody of bitcoin and ether - The Block Facebook’s Zuckerberg Clashes With Republican on Company’s Clout - Bloomberg Square Crypto Hires Lightning, Libra Developers for 'Bitcoin Dream Team' - CoinDesk Jay Clayton Delivering Alpha: Bitcoin trading on major exchange not likely now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/20/20196 minutes, 1 second
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September 19, 2019

Today's cryptocurreny and blockchain news. North Korea Developing Own Crypto Central Banker Says CBDC Go od Tool EOS Has Trouble Links: North Korea Plans Bitcoin-Like Cryptocurrency to Sidestep Sanctions - CoinDesk Everyone's Worst Fears About EOS Are Proving True - CoinDesk Central Banker: CBDCs Are a Flexible Tool for Zero-Interest Rate World Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/19/20196 minutes, 34 seconds
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September 18, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. BITMAX Live on LINE DeWitt Gets CFTC Gig Binance Launches in US Houbi Argentina Live Links: Messaging App LINE’s Crypto Exchange Goes Live for 80 Million Users in Japan - CoinDesk New York Among 13 States Excluded as Binance.US Opens for Registrations - CoinDesk CFTC Taps Coinbase Lawyer to Head Division Overseeing Bitcoin Futures - CoinDesk Huobi Expands Crypto Exchange to Argentina Amid Peso Devaluation - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/18/20196 minutes, 28 seconds
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September 17, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Deutsche Bank Joins JPMorgan Blockchain Network Binance Invests In Mars Finance Marcus Tweets Libra PR Links: Deutsche Bank Joins JPMorgan's Crypto Payments Network - CoinDesk Binance Makes Strategic Investment in Chinese Crypto Media Firm - CoinDesk Facebook's David Marcus Responds to Critics Over Libra 'Threat' - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/17/20195 minutes, 44 seconds
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September 16, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Libra Grilled US Sanctions Three Neufund Go Links: Global Central Banks to Question Facebook-Led Libra Over Financial Risks - CoinDesk US Sanctions Three Alleged Crypto Hacking Groups from North Korea - CoinDesk Neufund Gets Nod from Liechtenstein Regulator for Token Offerings - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/16/20196 minutes, 11 seconds
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September 15, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $10,314 XRP is up 2% at 26 cents and Ethereum is up 5% at $188 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Counterparty up 14% eToro has unveiled a new programming language that should simplify derivatives trading. Airswap disclosed that it uncovered a critical vulnerability in it’s recently released smart contract. Square Crypto has announced that it’s giving a 100 thousand dollar grant to the BTC pay foundation Dominoes serving up €100,000 in bitcoin in France. Links: Square Crypto provides $100k grant to BTCPay Server - The Block Critical Vulnerability in a New AirSwap Smart Contract eToro Aims to Put Derivatives on the Blockchain With Lira Programming Language - CoinDesk Domino’s Pizza to Give Away €100,000 in Bitcoin in France Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/15/20195 minutes, 54 seconds
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September 14, 2019

Bitcoin is down half a percent at $10,271 XRP is up 1.7% at 26 cents and Ethereum is up half a percent at $180 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Monacoin up 31% Bytecoin up 25% and Aragon up 24% The Libra Association chief has said that Libra stable coin is scheduled to launch by the end of 2020. Germany is denouncing Libra saying they will block market-relevant private stable coins from the country. Square is apparently looking to roll out free stock trades on Cash App. Bitcoin is headed to the premier league as part of a brand partnership with sportsbet & Watford FC. Coinme, the company behind the crypto ATMs and kiosks raised 1.5 million. Links: Libra stablecoin scheduled to launch by end of 2020, says Libra Association chief - The Block Germany takes aim at Facebook Libra; plans to block private stablecoins - The Block Jack Dorsey's Square Is Testing a New Free Stock-Trading Service - Bloomberg Premier League soccer team will sport Bitcoin logo on jersey - The Block Largest Bitcoin ATM Network Coinme Raises New Funding from Ripple's Xpring - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/14/20196 minutes, 28 seconds
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September 13, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 1% at $10,331 XRP is even at 25 cents and Ethereum is up slightly at $179 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Counterparty up 14% The french government has called for crypto rules at the EU level, and the creation of a public digital currency. The CME group is looking to double the limit of available futures contracts per spot month. Dapper labs has raised $11 million in a new round of financing which attracted a16z, and warner music group et.al. A moscow based law firm claims to have identified Russian nationals who received bitcoin stolen in the 2014 hack of Mt Gox and says they can be recovered. Links: Exclusive: From CryptoKitties To Cardi B: Warner Music Joins $11 Million Investment In Ethereum Replacement $2 Billion Lost in Mt. Gox Bitcoin Hack Can Be Recovered, Lawyer Claims - CoinDesk CME looks to double monthly open positions limit of its bitcoin futures contracts - The Block France calls for EU crypto rules and creation of a ‘public digital currency’ - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/13/20196 minutes, 10 seconds
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September 12, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. France: No Libra in Europe, Period Binance BUSD Trades Next Week Santander Sells Both Sides of Bond on Public Blockchain Links: France ‘Cannot Authorize’ Facebook’s Libra Development in Europe: Report Binance to List Its New Dollar-Backed BUSD Stablecoin Next Week - CoinDesk Santander Settles Both Sides of a $20 Million Bond Trade on Ethereum - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/12/20196 minutes, 18 seconds
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September 11, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Libra Wants Swiss License Legacy Trust Launches First Digital Trust Warner Concerned: Libra Loves Yuan? Links: Facebook Libra Is Seeking to Register as a Payment System in Switzerland - CoinDesk Legacy Trust to Launch Independent Crypto Custody Business - CoinDesk Facebook Libra's USD-EUR-GBP-JPY-SGD Crypto Basket May Reject China's Yuan – CCN.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/11/20196 minutes, 21 seconds
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September 10, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. IBM Holds Majority on Hyperledger Board IPO on Blockchain Today Stellar to Airdrop 120 Million in XLM SWIFT Discounts Crypto Links: IBM Now Holds 6 of 11 Seats on Hyperledger Blockchain Steering Board - CoinDesk First Tokenized IPO Launches on National Stock Exchange - CoinDesk Stellar to Airdrop 2 Billion XLM Crypto Tokens Worth $120 Million - CoinDesk SWIFT: Crypto Useless, ‘Goes Down In Value Like A Yoyo’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/10/20196 minutes, 57 seconds
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September 9, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Joichi Ito Resigns from MIT Media Lab Charles Schwab No Crypto Nickel Asset Management Raises 50 Million Dollars Links: MIT Media Lab Director Joi Ito Steps Down Over Epstein Financing - CoinDesk Investment Giant Schwab Steering Clear of Crypto ‘For Now’: Sources UK Fund That Aims to Capitalize on Crypto Volatity Raises $50 Million - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/9/20196 minutes, 28 seconds
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September 8, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 1% at $10,423 XRP is down 1% at 25 cents and Ethereum is down slightly at $171 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Bytecoin up 23% and Augur up 22% The test-net launch date for ethereum’s new upgrade Istanbul has been set around the second of october. Satoshi’s treasure is headed to North American college campuses this fall. The PBOC is moving ahead with its Libra competitor, and hopes to beat the facebook project to the market. Jed mcCaleb loaded 100 million XRP into his wallet—may be poised to unload. Links: 100M XRP Has Just Been Transferred to Former Ripple CTO - BeInCrypto Alibaba, Tencent, Five Others To Receive First Chinese Government Cryptocurrency A Bitcoin Treasure Hunt Is Coming to College Campuses This Fall - CoinDesk China's Crypto Competitor Is Being Built in a Secret Office with Restricted Access - CoinDesk Ethereum Picks Early October for Testnet Activation of Istanbul Hard Fork - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/8/20196 minutes, 3 seconds
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September 7th, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 4% at $10,426 XRP is up slightly at 25 cents and Ethereum is down 2% at $173 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Bytecoin up 23% and Augur up 22% The US Energy Department plans to run a trial with the Factom Blockchain to secure the national power grid. There’s a unique cryptominig malware distribution scheme targeting university students. Apple’s vice president Jennifer Bailey talked crypto with CNN. New whale wallet holds over 94,000 bitcoins. Malta finance regulators are promising to actively monitor crypto firms to prevent any sort of money laundering Links: Bitcoins worth $1 billion just moved to an unknown wallet - The Block Malta finance regulator to ‘actively monitor’ crypto firms to prevent money laundering - The Block How to avoid downloading a textbook or essay with a virus | Kaspersky official blog Apple Exec Says Cryptocurrency ‘Interesting’ — Has Long-Term Potential By Cointelegraph US Energy Department Funds Trial of Factom Blockchain to Secure Power Grid - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/7/20196 minutes, 28 seconds
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September 6, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Binance Launching Dollar-Backed Stablecoin in US Japan Grants Crypto Exchange License to LINE Chinese CBDC Better Than Libra? Links: Binance Launches Dollar-Backed Crypto Stablecoin With NYDFS Blessing - CoinDesk Japan Grants Crypto Exchange License to Messaging Giant LINE New Head of China's Digital Currency Says It Beats Facebook Libra on Tech Features - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/6/20196 minutes, 17 seconds
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September 5, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. NSA Developing Quantum Resistant Crypto China Focused on CBDC Links: NSA Working to Develop Quantum-Resistant Cryptocurrency: Report China's Crypto Competitor Is Being Built in a Secret Office with Restricted Access - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/5/20196 minutes, 18 seconds
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September 4, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Elliptic Raises 23 Million Dollars Dutch Bank Toughens Rules on Crypto Ripple Hires Ron Hammond Links: Crypto Sleuthing Firm Elliptic Raises $23 Million in Fundraise Led by SBI - CoinDesk Crypto Firms Serving Netherlands Must Register With Dutch Central Bank - CoinDesk Ripple Hires Legal Expert Behind Token Taxonomy Act - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/4/20195 minutes, 41 seconds
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September 3, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Samsung Files Patent for Blockchain Drive Binance Buys JEX Bitcoin and Ether on ETF Links: Samsung Files Patent for ‘Programmable Blockchain Solid State Drive’ Binance Acquires Crypto Exchange JEX to Boost Derivatives Offerings - CoinDesk VanEck, SolidX to Offer Bitcoin ETF to Institutions via SEC Exemption: Report - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/3/20196 minutes, 7 seconds
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September 2, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 3% at $9,890 XRP is up 1% at 25 cents and Ethereum is up 2% at $173 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Burst up 25% and Grin up 18% North Korea is denying the UN report that suggests the nation was behind major hacks of banks and cryptocurrency exchanges. Craig Wright asking for an addiditional 14 days to challenge the judge’s decision because of hurricane dorian. The Thai crypto exchange bitcoin co is shuttering after 5 years. Phillipino boxer and senator Manny Pacquiano is launching his own cryptocurrency called ‘pac’. Soviet-era factories are finding a second life as Bitcoin mining farms. Links: Craig Wright Aims to Challenge Court Decision That Cost Half His Bitcoins - CoinDesk Bitcoin Mining Farms Are Flourishing on the Ruins of Soviet Industry in Siberia - CoinDesk North Korea denies it amassed $2 billion through cyberattacks on banks - Reuters Thai crypto exchange Bitcoin Co. shutting down abruptly after 5 years of service - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/2/20195 minutes, 55 seconds
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September 1, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $9,578 XRP is down 1% at 25 cents and Ethereum is up half a percent at $169 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Dent up 19% Metronome up 15% French cybersecurity police announced that they have disabled a cryptojacking botnet with 850,000 servers. The bitcoin lightning network has been found to have some vulnerabilities. Cielo is announcing bitcoin support via its 1.4 million point-of-sale devices in Brazil. India’s top investors are looking to increase their allocation to cryptocurrencies. Links: Nearly 10% of India's richest investors are looking to increase allocation to cryptocurrency - The Block Brazilian payment processing giant announces bitcoin support - The Block Bitcoin’s Lightning Network found to have security vulnerabilities - The Block French 'cybercops' dismantle pirate computer network - BBC News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/1/20196 minutes, 4 seconds
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August 31, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news: Bitcoin is up slightly at $9,599 XRP is up slightly at 25 cents and Ethereum down half a percent at $168 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Wanachain up 21% Quarkchain up 17% A judge in Florida has confirmed that Craig Wright the self-proclaimed inventor of bitcoin must forfeit half his crypto mined prior to 2014 to the estate of Dave Kleiman. Japanese monolith SBI holdings has launched an interim shareholder benefits program that pays out in XRP. Alan Howard, the head of the Brevan Howard hedge fund is launching a crypto portfolio platform. Seoul based Artbloc will be fractionally selling two pieces of artwork by David Hockney as a pilot program. Links: Self-Proclaimed Bitcoin Creator Slammed by Judge, Ordered to Pay Up to $5B - VICE Seoul's Artbloc to Offer High-End Art Using Blockchain-Based Fractional Ownership - CoinDesk Billionaire Investor Eyes $1 Billion Crypto Hedge Fund - CoinDesk SBI Holdings subsidiary to pay shareholders an interim dividend in XRP crypto - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/31/20196 minutes, 10 seconds
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August 30, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Binance X Advances Open-Source Crypto Development Thai Customs Adopts TradeLens Elwood Asset Management Launches Crypto-Specific Fund Portugal Does Not Tax Crypto Links: Binance Funds 40 Developers to Build Open-Source Crypto Software - CoinDesk IBM-Maersk Logistics Blockchain to Be Used by Thai Customs Agency - CoinDesk Ficha Doutrinária - 57_INFORMACAO_14436.pdf Regulation Archives - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/30/20196 minutes, 43 seconds
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August 29, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. China CBDC No Time Soon AWS Employee Hacked Capital One PNC Bank Using RippleNet Links: Alleged Capital One Hacker Accused of Secretly Mining Cryptocurrency Chinese Central Bank ‘Crypto’ Not Launching in November: State Media US Banking Giant PNC Starts Using RippleNet for Cross-Border Payments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/29/20196 minutes, 26 seconds
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August 28, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and bitcoin news. Libra Pays for Bugs Telegram's Gram to Launch in October Hong Kong Stores Going Crypto Links: Facebook's Libra Project Launches Bug Bounty With $10,000 Max Reward - CoinDesk Telegram to Beat Facebook to the Punch With Gram Token October Launch Hong Kong Businesses Begin Adopting Bitcoin as a Form of Protest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/28/20196 minutes, 11 seconds
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August 27, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. CoinFlex Raises Ten Million Dollars Facebook Hires FS Vector Binance Lending Starts Tomorrow Links: Roger Ver–Backed CoinFlex Exchange Is Taking Aim at BitMEX - CoinDesk Facebook Hires Lobbying Firm to Ease Regulatory Pressure on Libra Binance Launches Crypto Lending With Up to 15% Annual Interest - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/27/20196 minutes, 29 seconds
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August 26, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Unbanked Poor in Barrio 31 Get Blockchain System Waters: Not Down With Libra LA Man Faces Life for Crypto Crimes Swiss Grant Licenses to Pure-Play Crypto Firms Links: NEC and Partners to Create Blockchain Identity System for Buenos Aires Switzerland Meetings Didn't Clear US Lawmaker's Doubts on Facebook's Libra - CoinDesk 25-Year-Old Bitcoin Seller Faces Life Sentence for Unlicensed Exchange - CoinDesk FINMA - FINMA guidance: stringent approach to combating money laundering on the blockchain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/26/20196 minutes, 46 seconds
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August 25, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news It’s 8:00 eastern August 25th and this is your Daily Crypto Report. Bitcoin is up 1.3% at $10,120 XRP is up 2.3% at 27 cents and Ethereum is up 1% at $189 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Nucleus Vision up 35% Poet up 22% Nuls up 22% and Sirin Labs Token up 20% Todays headlines: The Federal Trade Commission has settled charges it had filed against 4 crypto multi-level marketing schemers. South Korean exchange Bithumb will begin a monthly reviewing process for its cryptocurrency listings. The US FDA is looking to include blockchain to improve drug and medical products reviews and recalls. Blockchain(dot)com has integrated BitPay into its wallet. Links: Blockchain.com integrates BitPay into its wallet - The Block Largest Korean Exchange to Review Listings and Drop Failing Coins - CoinDesk Speech by Dr. Amy Abernethy at the National Coordinator for Health IT Third Interoperability Forum - 08/22/2019 | FDA FTC Settles With Promoters of Multi-Level Marketing Crypto Scheme - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/25/20196 minutes, 3 seconds
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August 24, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news: Bitcoin is down 3.8% at $9,977 XRP is down 2.8% at 26 cents and Ethereum is down 3% at $188 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: WanChain up 70% Civic up 43% FunFair up 37% and Ignis up 35% The Governor of the bank of England Mark Carney favors a libra-like currency as the world’s reserve currency instead of the US dollar. Chairwoman Maxine waters has said that her committee will continue to keep its sights on Libra through the fall. Circle is planning to raise a 100 million venture capital fund for its equity crowdfunding platform seedinvest. Hotmine wants to heat homes in Siberia, and decentralize mining power. Links: Waters Announces Fall 2019 Priorities and Highlights Committee Accomplishments | Financial Services Committee Circle is raising $100 million for its new venture fund - The Block Carney Urges Libra-Like Reserve Currency to End Dollar Dominance - Bloomberg Bitcoin Miners Are Heating Homes Free of Charge in Frigid Siberia - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/24/20196 minutes, 14 seconds
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August 23, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Bitcoin is up 1% at $10,122 XRP is even at 27 cents and Ethereum is up 1% at $189 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: WanChain up 35% and Dent up 22% Patrick Byrne has stepped down from his position as CEO of Overstock Several proposed members of Libra’s governance program are considering washing their hands of the Facebook-backed fiasco. Several exchanges have been affected by an issue with Amazon Web Service in the AP region. Bitmain is bulking up with over half a million more crypto mining chips. Links: Binance suspends deposits and withdrawals due to issues with AWS - The Block Libra | Financial Times Bitmain buying 600K more crypto mining chips that could bring $1.2 billion in profit - Report - The Block Patrick Byrne, Cryptocurrency Champion, Resigns as Overstock CEO - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/23/20196 minutes, 16 seconds
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August 22, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Web3 Sees Snowden Tether to Stablecoin Yuan CA Schools Get Crypto Courses Links: Tether to Issue Stablecoin Backed by Yuan in Belgian Bank: Insider - CoinDesk Blockchain Education Initiatives Launch at California Universities - CoinDesk 'Power to the People': Privacy Was the Rallying Cry of Berlin's Web3 Summit - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/22/20195 minutes, 52 seconds
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August 21, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. A1 Telekom to Accept Crypto Payments Houbi to Support DeFi XRP on NASDAQ Links: Austrian Telecommunications Giant to Accept Cryptocurrency - CoinDesk Huobi Expanding DeFi Presence With MakerDao, Compound Support - CoinDesk CryptoPanic - News aggregator platform indicating impact on price and market for traders and cryptocurrency enthusiasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/21/20196 minutes, 16 seconds
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August 20, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Gemini May Join Libra Association Deloitte Develops Blockchain-in-a-Box NY Supreme Court Rules Against Bitfinex INX Does IPO Registered with SEC Links: Winklevoss Twins Say They’re ‘In Talks’ About Joining Libra Association Deloitte Launches 'Blockchain In a Box' to Help Enterprises Showcase Tech - CoinDesk New York Court Rules That State Attorney Has Jurisdiction Over Bitfinex Crypto trading platform INX plans to raise $130M via security token IPO, registered with the U.S. SEC - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/20/20196 minutes, 39 seconds
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August 19, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Silvergate to Loan Fiat Backed by Crypto Binances Anounces Venus Santander Connects Latin America to US With One Pay FX Links: Silvergate Bank Eyes Crypto-Backed Loans for Institutions - CoinDesk Binance Reveals ‘Venus’ — Its Own Project to Rival Facebook’s Libra Santander to Connect Latin America to Ripple-Powered Remittance Service - CoinDesk Coinbase Reveals Password Glitch Affecting 3,500 Customers - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/19/20196 minutes, 31 seconds
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August 18, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 1% at $10,420 XRP is up 6.7% at 26 cents and Ethereum is up 4.3% at $192 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Hydro up 28% and Bytecoin up 20% The core developers for ethereum have finalized a list of 6 code changes for Istanbul, launching in October. A 19-year old was sentenced to 20 months in jail for offering hacking services in return for payments in crypto. Coinbase has notified users of a password storage issue that affected 3,000 customers. An exit scam in China resulted in a possible $2.9 billion being stolen. Links: Coinbase Reveals Password Glitch Affecting 3,500 Customers - CoinDesk Ethereum Coders Approve 6 Changes for Upcoming Istanbul Hard Fork - CoinDesk Man Offering Hacking Services for Bitcoin Gets 20-Month Jail Sentence - CoinDesk An alleged cryptocurrency exit scam swindled $2.9 billion, but main suspects still on the run - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/18/20196 minutes, 3 seconds
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August 17, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 1.5% at $10,334 XRP is up 2% at 26 cents and Ethereum is up half a percent at $185 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Syscoin up 30% PumaPay up 23% and Dent up 23% Crypto miniing hardware and softwaare company Coinmine has reported a 2.5 million seed round of financing. A blockchain war-game called Fumblechain was introduced at the Black Hat InfoSecurity event. Poloniex is removing 23 crypto trading pairs due to low volume. Biance is opening Binance US sometime before November. Australian tax office has distributed letters and will be fining pensioners and investors who have invested the majority of their retirement funds in cryptocurrencies. Links: Warnings issued to Aussies betting 90% of retirement funds on crypto | Micky Binance to Launch U.S. Division Before November on Cheddar Poloniex exchange removing 23 crypto trading pairs, citing ‘low volume’ - The Block Meet FumbleChain, the Deliberately Flawed Blockchain - CoinDesk Crypto Miner Company CoinMine Scores $2.5 Million in Seed Round - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/17/20196 minutes, 9 seconds
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August 16, 2019

Todays blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 2% at $10,168 XRP is up slightly at 26 cents and Ethereum is up 1% at $183 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Streamr up 21% Apparently Earnst and Young lost 103 bitcoin in the ongoing Quadriga CX case. Judge Beth Bloom is having a field day at the expense of Craig Wright in their ongoing legal proceedings in Florida. Coinbase Custody is reporting that they’re receiving 200-400 million per week in new crypto deposits. Moscow is looking for a contractor to develop a blockchain system for transparent city services. Links: Moscow to Develop a Blockchain System for Transparent City Services - CoinDesk Judge in $10B Bitcoin Lawsuit Rips Craig Wright for No 'Credible Evidence' A Big Four Audit Firm Lost $1 Million In Bitcoin. Victims Are Losing Patience - CoinDesk Coinbase Custody receiving $200-400M per week in new crypto deposits from institutions, says Armstrong - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/16/20196 minutes, 34 seconds
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August 15, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Crypto the Future as Fiat Debt Depresses Bond Yields? Walmart Patent Application Reveals Blockchain Data Drone to Drone Binance Jersey and Caspian Partner Links: ‘Time for Plan ₿,’ Says VanEck Exec as Negative Yield Bonds Hit $15 Trillion Walmart Files Patent for Blockchain-Backed Drone Communication - CoinDesk The Block - Crypto simplified Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/15/20196 minutes, 43 seconds
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August 14, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Coinbase Now Customer of ClearBank, Not Barclays Ripple Must Respond in XRP=Security Suit Bitcoin at Premium in Hong Kong Amid Turmoil Samsung Supports Bitcoin in Blockchain Keystore Links: Barclays Is No Longer Banking Coinbase - CoinDesk SEC Guidance Gives Ammo to Lawsuit Claiming XRP Is Unregistered Security - CoinDesk Hong Kong Is Paying Higher Prices for Bitcoin Amid Political Unrest Samsung Discreetly Adds Bitcoin Support to Blockchain Keystore Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/14/20196 minutes, 36 seconds
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August 13, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. BitPay ID Live North Korea Hacking SWIFT Network Banks tZERO Open to Retail Investors Links: BitPay Now Requires Your Photo ID for Purchases Over $3K in Bitcoin UN Investigating 35 North Korean Military-Funding Cyberattacks - CoinDesk The Block - Crypto simplified Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/13/20195 minutes, 50 seconds
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August 12, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. China's CBDC Out Soon Goldman Says Buy Bitcoin Coinbase Drops Zcash for UK Customers August 26 Links: China's Central Bank 'Close' to Launching Official Digital Currency - CoinDesk Goldman Sachs Analysts' Note Says Now's a Good Time to Buy Bitcoin - CoinDesk Coinbase UK Dropping Support for Cryptocurrency Zcash - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/12/20195 minutes, 56 seconds
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August 11, 2019

Todays blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $11,439 XRP is up 1.5% at 30 cents and Ethereum is up 2.7% at $210 Those are your leaders by market cap Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Dent up 21% Zclassic up 17% and Dock up 27% IBM has filed a patent for a blockchain based web browser. A senior official at China’s central bank announced that their central bank digital currency is ready. Etihad Airways has partnered with a Winding Tree for internal information systems. Coinbase has released a detailed look at how it foiled a large scale, highly sophisticated attack. Links: IBM Files Patent for a Blockchain-Based Web Browser - CoinDesk Etihad Airways Integrates Travel-Focused Blockchain Platform Winding Tree Responding to Firefox 0-days in the wild - The Coinbase Blog China's central bank digital currency is "ready" after 5 years of development - The Block Emirates' Etihad partners with Swiss blockchain platform Winding Tree - Reuters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/11/20196 minutes, 25 seconds
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August 10, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 3.5% at $11,334 XRP is down 2% at 29 cents and Ethereum is down 3.5% at $202 Those are your leaders by market cap Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Tierion up 31% Dent up 25% and PumaPay, up 24% Ripple is looking to sign a few more investment and acquisitions deals. Robinhood greenlit by the UK Financial Conduct Authority to operate in the UK. Rhode Island has added money-specific transmitter guidance for crypto companies into its legislation. New Jersey governor commissions study on use-cases for blockchain tech. Allianz is in the advanced stages of developing a blockchain based digital token for payments. Links: Insurance giant Allianz creating a JPM Coin-like payment token; the project is in ‘advanced stages’ - The Block New Jersey Signs Blockchain Task Force Program Into Law - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/10/20196 minutes, 14 seconds
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August 9, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Blockchain Empowers Machine to Machine Payments Blockstream Announces Two New Mining Centers 15 Governments Unite to Snoop Links: No Humans Required: Commerzbank Develops Blockchain Payments for Automated Trucks - CoinDesk Fidelity Joins Blockstream’s New Institutional Bitcoin Mining Service The Block - Crypto simplified 15 Nations Plan Global Crypto Monitoring System Under FATF: Report - CoinDesk Commerzbank Automation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/9/20196 minutes, 30 seconds
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August 8, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Budd Intros Tax Fix Act in House Chinese Hackers Target Crypto Industry NJ Stops Two ICOs Bitcoin Hits 80 Quintillion Hashes Per Second Today Links: North Carolina Congressman Reintroduces Crypto Tax Bill - CoinDesk State-Sponsored Chinese Hacking Group Is Targeting Crypto Firms: Report - CoinDesk New Jersey Calls Two ICOs ‘Fraudulent Securities,’ Issues Stop Order - CoinDesk Bitcoin Hash Rate Hits a Whopping 80 Quintillion for the First Time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/8/20196 minutes, 20 seconds
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August 7, 2019

Today's bitcoin and cryptocurrency news. Amazon Ads-On-Blockchain Binance to Open London Office Judge: Coinbase No Fraud Links: Amazon Is Looking to Put Advertising Data on a Blockchain - CoinDesk Binance's CZ: Like It or Not, Facebook's Libra Coin Is Poised for Mass Adoption - CoinDesk Judge Rules Coinbase Did Not Commit Fraud in Bitcoin Cash Lawsuit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/7/20196 minutes, 28 seconds
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August, 6 2019

Todays blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin even at 11,780 Ethereum down 2% at $230 XRP up 4% at .32 Top gainers in the last 24 hours Digibyte, up 18% Zclassic, up 18% Partcl, up 17% The Federal Reserve has decided it must develop a new interbank system of real-time settlements. The UN Security Council North Korea Sanctions Committee said that hackers from North Korea stole up to $2 Billion to fund North Korea’s weapons programs. Facebook has hired Susan Zook of Main Street Consulting to help it lobby for Libra. Libra faces data privacy concerns. Links: Samsung Now Offering 17 Crypto Apps in Blockchain Keystore - CoinDesk US Federal Reserve Launching Payment System, Crypto Bulls Nonplussed North Korea Stole $2 Billion in Cryptocurrency From Exchanges, Says UN Facebook Hires US Senator's Former Aide to Lobby for Libra Cryptocurrency - CoinDesk Global Regulators Warn on Privacy Risks of Facebook's Libra - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/6/20195 minutes, 48 seconds
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August 5, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. MasterCard Wants Wallets IBM Adds Big Names For New Chain Bitmain Reports Big Loss Q1 2019 Links: Mastercard Hints at Future Crypto Wallet Product with New Job Listings Search for Jobs Lenovo, Glaxo, Nokia: Big Names Join New IBM Blockchain - CoinDesk The Block - Crypto simplified Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/5/20196 minutes, 35 seconds
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August 4, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down .5% at $10,697 XRP is up slightly at 31 cents and Ethereum is down 1% at $219 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Everex up 20% Zclassic up 17% Dent up 15% On the MoneyGram earnings call CEO Alex Holmes spoke about the benefits of the commercial agreement with Ripple. South Korean Shinhan Financial investment is looking to offer peer-to-peer stock lending on blockchain. Brazilian tax authorities have levied new requirements for crypto traders. Links: South Korea's Shinhan Brokerage to Offer Blockchain-Based Securities Lending - CoinDesk MoneyGram talks up Ripple partnership, goes live with XRP and xRapid, in Q2 earnings - The Block Cryptocurrency Transactions in Brazil Must Now be Reported to its Tax Authorities | The Rio Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/4/20196 minutes, 10 seconds
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August 3, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 2.4% at $10,767 XRP is down slightly at 31 cents Ethereum is up 1% at $222 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Hydro up 36% RChain up 26% Chainlink up 18% The Goldman Sachs backed Apple card will not allow the purchase of cryptocurrencies. China has announced that it is planning to accelerate the research and development of its “legal digital currency”. AWS has launched a competition with several partners with a 100,000 grand prize. MIT & Elliptic are using machine learning to examine bitcoin transactions that may be associated with illicit activity. Links: China's central bank seeks to accelerate the development of its 'legal digital currency' - The Block The Apple Card, issued by Goldman Sachs, will not allow purchase of cryptocurrencies - The Block Time, Randomness, and a $100,000 Prize to Forever Change Blockchain | AWS Startups Blog MIT's AI Lab Analyzed 200,000 Bitcoin Transactions. Only 2% Were 'Illicit' - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/3/20196 minutes, 19 seconds
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August 2, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 4.7% at $10,493 XRP is up 1% at 31 cents and Ethereum is up 2.6% at $219 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Bytecoin up 23% Zclassic up 17% and Byteball up 16% Walmart has filed a patent for a fiat-pegged stable coin that echoes the ghost of Facebook’s Libra project. The Brave browser’s BAT can now be used on Twitter to tip. Square is showing 125 million in reported bitcoin sales through the Cash App London based CEX.IO is now operational in 31 states and DC. Links: Blockchain Browser Brave Launches Token Tipping Service for Twitter Users Walmart could be looking to rival Facebook’s Libra with a USD-pegged stablecoin issuance, a patent filing shows - The Block Crypto Exchange CEX.IO Expands US Service to Cover 31 States - CoinDesk Square's Q2 Bitcoin Revenue Nearly Doubles From Previous Record - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/2/20196 minutes, 13 seconds
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August 1, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Kraken Buys Interchange Australian Digital Currency Association and Blockchain Australia Merge Senator Says US Government Can't Stop Bitcoin Bitcoin Searches Beat Stock Searches on Google Links: Kraken Exchange Acquires Service Provider for Institutional Investors Australia’s Two Leading Blockchain Advocate Groups Announce Merger - CoinDesk The Block - Crypto simplified US Senator: Even If We Wanted To, We Couldn’t Ban Bitcoin Bitcoin Overtakes Stocks Searches Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/1/20196 minutes, 14 seconds
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July 31, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Bitwala Raises $14.5 Million The United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority Issues Guidance S7 Sells Tickets on Blockchain Links: Sony Co-Leads €13 Million Raise for Crypto Banking Startup Bitwala - CoinDesk UK Finance Watchdog Issues Guidance on Regulation for Bitcoin and Crypto Assets - CoinDesk Blockchain Ticketing Platform From Top Russian Airline Took $1 Million in July - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/31/20196 minutes, 1 second
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July 30, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. PrimeX Offers Immediate Settlement Chinese and Russians Like to "Move It, Move It" With Tether Zuckerberg's Facebook Acknowledges Cracks in Libra Wall Links: Prime Trust Launches Instant Settlement Network for Crypto-Fiat Trades - CoinDesk Millions in Crypto Is Crossing the Russia-China Border Daily. There, Tether Is King - CoinDesk Facebook Libra Might Never Launch, Concedes Firm - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/30/20198 minutes, 3 seconds
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July 29, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Ripple Execs Garlinghouse and Larsen Write Congress Ridenour Bails on Coinbase, Back at CFTC Old Austrian Firms Launches New Wallet Chainlock Links: 200-Year-Old Passport Printing Firm Launches Hardware Crypo Wallet - CoinDesk The Block - Crypto simplified Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/29/20196 minutes, 48 seconds
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July 28, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 1% at $9,504 XRP is up .5% at 31 cents and Ethereum is down 1.7% at $209 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Byteball up 18% Zclassic up 17% The CEO of Huawei told several Italian media outlets that China should consider issuing cryptocurrencies and look to beat Facebook's Libra. The FBI is reportedly looking into the 2017 Long Island Iced Tea corporation’s pivot to blockchain. Binance’s charity arm has fallen short of its transparency goals. Links: The FBI wants more information about Long Blockchain — Quartz Binance Exchange's Charity Falling Short of Transparency Goals - CoinDesk Huawei CEO thinks China has more power than Facebook when it comes to issuing cryptocurrencies - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/28/20196 minutes, 34 seconds
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July 27, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 3% at $9,478 XRP is down 3% at 31 cents and Ethereum is down 4% at $207 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Zclassic up 17% The IRS is sending letters to 10,000 cryptocurrency holders telling them to report their crypto holdings and pay the proper taxes. An MIT fellow has called out Libra for "lifting” several of his ideas for the token. Bitcoin-rewards app Lolli has added 900 retail locations of SafeWay. Links: IRS sends letters to warn over 10,000 cryptocurrency investors to report and pay taxes properly - The Block MIT Fellow Says Facebook 'Lifted' His Ideas for Libra Cryptocurrency - CoinDesk Lolli CEO on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/27/20196 minutes, 3 seconds
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July 26, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. SEC Clears Quarters Token Abra Makes Changes for US Lightening Labs Releases Lndmon Links: In First, SEC Clears Blockchain Gaming Startup to Sell Ethereum Tokens - CoinDesk Abra App to Restrict Services for US Users Over Regulatory Issues - CoinDesk Lightning Labs Designs Monitoring Tool for 'Layer 2' Bitcoin Network - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/26/20196 minutes, 7 seconds
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July 25, 2019

Today's crypocurrency and blockchain news. Americans Trust Bitcoin Over Libra Justin Sun Apologizes John McAfee Released William Green Indicted TD Ameritrade Clients Want Crypto Links: People in US Trust Bitcoin More Than Facebook's Libra: Report - CoinDesk Tron's Sun Apologizes to Regulators for 'Over-Marketing' Buffett Lunch - CoinDesk John McAfee Reportedly Released Following Detainment in The Dominican Republic The Block - Crypto simplified TD Ameritrade CEO: We're Taking 'Crawl, Walk, Run' Approach to Crypto - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/25/20197 minutes, 2 seconds
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July 24, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Civic and BitGo Launch Civic Wallet Fourth Quarter 2019 German Crypto Firms Must Have BaFin License in 2020 Libra Slow to Respond to Swiss Where is John McAfee? Links: Civic, BitGo Announce a Consumer Mobile Wallet - CoinDesk Germany: Crypto Businesses will Require a BaFin License Next Year Facebook Libra Hasn't Responded to Information Request: Swiss Watchdog - CoinDesk Where in the World Is John McAfee? - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/24/20196 minutes, 41 seconds
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July 23, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 4.8% at $10,019 XRP is down 3.6% at 31 cents and Ethereum is down 4.3% at $212 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Zclassic up 17% Refereum up 16% The House of Commons’ Digital, Culture, Media and Sport committee has expressed concern that Facebook will have too much power after launching a cryptocurency. The VOATZ mobile voting app is launching another pilot program. Justin Sun is rescheduling his lunch with Warren Buffett. Iran has approved cryptocurrency mining as an industry within its borders. Links: Iran Legalizes Crypto Mining - CoinDesk Warren Buffett's charity lunch with cryptocurrency entrepreneur postponed UK parliamentary committee wants to look into Libra - The Block Utah County to Offer Blockchain Voting App in Municipal Elections - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/23/20196 minutes, 19 seconds
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July 22, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. FINRA Extends Crypto Reporting Deadline FairX Gone B of A Files Patent Using Ripple DLT Links: FINRA Extends Deadline for Firms to Report Crypto Activity - CoinDesk Crypto Bank FairX Shuts Down Citing Lack of Funds, Bleak Future - CoinDesk Bank of America Files Patent for Settlement System Citing Ripple Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/22/20196 minutes, 17 seconds
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July 21, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is up .5% at $10,577 XRP is up slightly at 33 cents and Ethereum is up slightly at $225 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Melon up 43% Quantum Resistance up 24% KPMG is partnering with TOMIA, Microsoft, and R3 to build out a blockchain for telecom settlements. The Diana blockchain startup is launching a lunar registry that will divide the moon. The Block is reporting a scoop that Fidelity investments has filed its application to be a new york trust Steve Wozniak has invested in, and become a co-founder of a blockchain energy saving company called EFFORCE. Links: Diana, a Blockchain 'Lunar Registry,' Attempts to Tokenize the Moon - CoinDesk Fidelity's crypto arm has officially applied to operate in New York as a trust - The Block KPMG to Work With Microsoft, Tomia and R3 on Blockchain Telecom Solutions Apple Co-Founder ‘Woz’ launches blockchain company in Malta - The Malta Independent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/21/20196 minutes, 29 seconds
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July 20, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is up half a % at $10,572 XRP is up 3.5% at 33 cents and Ethereum is up 2% at $225 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Melon up 28% PumaPay up 22% and Bitcoin SV up 21% The US Government has seized $19 million worth of bitcoin in a dark web drug operation. The President of Deutsche Bundesbank has spoken out in favor of Facebook’s Libra Bitso has received its DLT license from the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission. A person unaffiliated with Samsung is reportedly trying to trademark "Samsung Coin" in South Korea Dmitri Vasilev the former CEO of the exchange WEX was arrested yesterday in Italy. Links: US authorities seize $19 million worth of bitcoins in dark web drug probe   - The Block ECB's Weidmann: Should be vigilant about stablecoins but not alarmed - Reuters Bitso: the first regulated platform in LatAm - Bitso (EN) Ex-CEO of BTC-e Exchange’s Spin-Off WEX Is Arrested in Italy Someone Is Trying to Trademark 'Samsung Coin.' It's Not Samsung - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/20/20196 minutes, 35 seconds
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July 19, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 6% at $10,346 XRP is down .05% at 31 cents and Ethereum is up 1% at $218 Those are your leaders by market cap Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Melon up 33% Ignis up 28% and Bytecoin up 22% The block performed a sentiment analysis that showed democrats were more negative than republicans about Libra. No policy is yet establisehd re: banning currently-banned facebook users from Libra. Zcash forked overnight to form YCash. Bitcoin Coder Peter Todd has been accused of sexual misconduct. Links: Sexual Misconduct Allegations Emerge Against Bitcoin Coder Peter Todd - CoinDesk Can Banned Facebook Users Like Alex Jones Use Libra Crypto Coin? - Bloomberg Analysis: Democrats more negative than Republicans at House hearing on Facebook's Libra - The Block Privacy Coin Zcash Will Soon Undergo Its First 'Friendly' Fork – Meet Ycash - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/19/20196 minutes, 13 seconds
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July 18, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Libra Grilled Japan Heads Crypto SWIFT Ten Million Dollar Crypto Thief Caught Links: Japan Has FATF Green Light to Create 'SWIFT Network' for Crypto: Report - CoinDesk Ex-Microsoft Employee Arrested for $10 Million Crypto Theft Lawmakers Amp Up Pressure on Facebook to Halt Libra Cryptocurrency Development - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/18/20197 minutes, 26 seconds
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July 17, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Germany and France: No Libra IBM Ups Crypto Patents Former CFTC Head: Libra a Security Links: German Finance Minister: Facebook Shouldn't Be Allowed to Compete With the Euro - CoinDesk IBM Triples Number of Blockchain Patents in US Since Last Year Facebook's Libra Should Be Regulated Like a Security, Says Former CFTC Chair - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/17/20196 minutes, 57 seconds
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July 16, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. IMF Publishes Crypto Report Two SeedCX Companies Get NY BitLicenses Binance Eyes South Korea Sheetz Goes Crypto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/16/20197 minutes, 15 seconds
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July 15, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Ethereum Flash Crash UK Targets Crypto in Plan Leaked Document in India Would Ban all Crypto Except Digital Rupee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/15/20196 minutes, 9 seconds
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July 14, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 6% at $10,684 XRP is down 4% at 31 cents and Ethereum is down 9% at $243 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Populous up 21% Ethos up 18% Zclassic up 17% Congressional leaders have drafted a bill to ban large tech institutions from launching digital assets. The US Senate has approved the Blockchain Promotion Act. Chinese police have arrested 22 bitcoin miners for mining with stolen electricity. Veil, the crypto prediction and derivatives market is closing down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/14/20196 minutes, 23 seconds
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July 13, 2019

Todays cryptocurrency and blockchain news Bitcoin is down 3% at $11,299 XRP is down 3% at 33 cents and Ethereum is down 3% at $266 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Populous up 21% Ethos up 18% Zclassic up 17% A Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme mastermind has had his house burned down and looted by an angry mob. The IRS has confirmed that it has trained staff on finding crypto wallets. Monroe college in New York City is under a ransomware attack. Binance has destroyed $26 million dollars worth of its team’s Binance coin token. Links: IRS Confirms It Trained Staff on Finding Crypto Wallets - CoinDesk Binance Completes 8th Quarterly BNB Burn – Binance 2019-25765_TNTDocs_CI-Cyber-Crimes_PDFONLY.pdf - Google Drive — (Also, this deck is awful right?) Angry mob burns down home of suspected Bitcoin swindler - The Verge Monroe College Hit With Ransomware, $2 Million Demanded Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/13/20196 minutes, 10 seconds
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July 12, 2019

Bitcoin is up 1% at $11,716 XRP is up 3% at 34 cents and Ethereum is up 2% at $276 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: ZClassic up 80% Waltonchain up 20% Bytecoin up 17% Japanese crypto exchange Bitpoint has been hacked for $32 million in lost assets. US president takes to Twitter to announce he’s "not a fan" of crypto. The American football team the Miami Dolphins announce partnership with the Litecoin Foundation. Bank of England Governor says that Facebook’s Libra must be “Rock solid”. Links: The Miami Dolphins Now Have an 'Official Crypto' – And It's Litecoin - CoinDesk BOE Mark Carney Says Facebook Libra Must Be Solid From Start - Bloomberg Japanese crypto exchange Bitpoint hacked, lost $32 million - The Block 'Not a fan:' President Donald Trump comments on Facebook’s Libra, Bitcoin, and cryptocurrencies for the first time - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/12/20196 minutes, 1 second
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July 11, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Virtual Commodity Association Spins Up Crypto Exchanges Must Register in Canada Fed Head Leers at Libra Before Congress Links: Winklevoss-backed Crypto Self-Regulatory Group Prepares to Woo Congress - CoinDesk Canada's Crypto Exchanges Must Now Register as MSBs, Report Transactions Over $10K - CoinDesk Fed Chair Says Libra 'Cannot Go Forward' Until Facebook Addresses Concerns - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/11/20196 minutes, 22 seconds
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July 10, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Twins Say Bitcoin Has Room to Rise Facebook: India, No Libra for You IRS Wants Crypto-Download History Links: Winklevoss Twins: 'It's the Bottom of the First Inning' for Bitcoin Facebook Says It Won't Launch Crypto in India Due to Regulatory Issues - CoinDesk IRS Allegedly Hopes to Make Tech Giants Release User Crypto Activity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/10/20195 minutes, 57 seconds
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July 9, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Libra Threat Has PBOC Moving on Digital Yuan Crypto Custodians Cannot Comply Bitcoin Mining Harder Links: Facebook Libra Threat Could Spur Work on China's National Digital Currency: PBoC Official - CoinDesk US SEC and FINRA Issue Statement on Crypto Custody Issues Bitcoin's Mining Difficulty Just Posted Its Biggest Increase Since 2018 - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/9/20196 minutes, 9 seconds
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July 8, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. ECB: No Regulatory Void For Libra Libra Insecure Says Sprague Singapore to Remove Tax on Crypto Links: Facebook's Libra Is a 'Wake-Up Call' for Regulators, Says ECB Policymaker - CoinDesk Facebook's Libra Lacks Foundational Components for Crypto Key Security - CoinDesk libra_calibra_whitepaper.pdf Singapore's Tax Agency Proposes to Exempt Cryptos From GST - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/8/20196 minutes, 33 seconds
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July 7, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news Bitcoin is down .5% at $11,363 XRP is up 4% at 39 cents and Ethereum is up 1% at $293 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Waves up 21% Populos up 19% Bitcoin’s hash rate has hit a new all time high. The SEC is seeking more data on public blockchains. Singapore has published an updated guide explaining the goods and services tax and how that relates to cryptocurrencies. Links: What is Hash Rate? 3 Things to Know (2019 Updated) Singapore Releases New Draft on Tax Guidelines for Crypto: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Dash, Monero, Ripple and Zcash | The Daily Hodl Blockchain Data - Federal Business Opportunities: Opportunities Bitcoin's hash rate hits all-time high - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/7/20196 minutes, 1 second
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July 6, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news Bitcoin is up 1.8% at $11,402 XRP is up slightly % at 38 cents and Ethereum is down half a % at $290 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Populous up 35% Waltonchain up 27% Storj up 22% and Linkeye up 20% Euronext has invested €5 million in Tokeny Solutions Chinese financial news Sina Finance has debuted a cryptocurrency index. Monero patched a few security vulnerabilities with their most recent version. DogeCoin was up this week following a listing on Binance Links: Dogecoin Price Surges 37% Following Binance Listing Announcement - CoinDesk Euronext Invests in Tokeny Solutions, The Compliant Tokenization Platform - Tokeny Solutions Monero security flaw could’ve seen XMR stolen from cryptocurrency exchanges Chinese news app Sina Finance unveils new cryptocurrency feature · TechNode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/6/20195 minutes, 49 seconds
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July 5th, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news: Bitcoin is down 5% at $11,214 XRP is down 4% at 38 cents and Ethereum is down 1% at $292 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Dogecoin up 41% and Komodo up 20% Venezuela Presdent Nicolas Maduro has ordered the Bank of Venezuela to accept the Petro. BTG Pactual of Brazil is partnering with Dalma Capital in Dubai to issue over $1 billion in security tokens Bank of Japan official implies that decline of cash is necessary step for widest crypto adoption. Scottish brewery BrewDog extends crowdfunding efforts into the crypto sector. Links: BrewDog Now Lets You Buy Company Shares Paying With 10 Cryptocurrencies Brazilian Bank Plans to Use Tezos Blockchain for STOs Worth $1 Billion - CoinDesk Brazil’s BTG Pactual Plans $1 Billion Crypto Token Partnership - Bloomberg Digital currency operators must comply with rules: Bank of Japan's Amamiya - Reuters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/5/20196 minutes, 4 seconds
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July 4, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. US House Committee to Facebook: Halt Libra Now Coinsquare Buys Control of Just Cash Casa's Sats App Debuts Today Links: US Congress Requests Moratorium on Facebook’s Libra Stablecoin Coinsquare, Just Cash Partnership Enables Non-Bank ATM Crypto Transactions - CoinDesk The Money Masters – Famous Quotations on Banking Casa Launches Lightning Node Mobile App for Bitcoin Newbies - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/4/20197 minutes, 23 seconds
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July 3, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Gemini Applies for Broker-Dealer License Bank of Japan Looks Hard at Libra Etoro Supports ERC-20 Tokens Cuba Adding Crypto Links: Gemini to Apply for Broker-Dealer License in Bid to Trade Crypto Securities - CoinDesk Now Japanese Regulators Are Getting Anxious About Facebook's Cryptocurrency - CoinDesk Sanctions-Hit Cuba Eyes Cryptocurrency as Solution to Financial Woes - CoinDesk eToro Is Adding the First ERC-20 Crypto Tokens to Its Wallet – 120 of Them - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/3/20195 minutes, 53 seconds
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July 2, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Calibra Gets Licensed Houbi Group Building "Regulator Friendly" Public Blockchain Binance CEO: Leverage! Links: Facebook's Inches Towards Global Regulatory Compliance, Applies for New York BitLicense - CoinDesk Huobi to Target Decentralized Finance With New Public Blockchain - CoinDesk Binance Launching Crypto Futures Trading Platform With Up to 20x Leverage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/2/20196 minutes, 7 seconds
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July 1, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. BIS Chief: CBDC Sooner Chinese See Crypto as Strategic Weapon: Deloitte Casey Says Crypto Top of Mind with Regulators Links: BIS Chief: Central Banks May Issue Digital Currencies 'Sooner Than We Think' - CoinDesk Deloitte: China Looking to Use Blockchain as a \'Strategic Weapon\' Bitcoin, Facebook and the End of 20th Century Money - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/1/20196 minutes, 14 seconds
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June 30, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news Bitcoin is down 2% at $11,508 XRP is down 2% at 40 cents and Ethereum is down .05% at $302 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Hxro up 60% Chainlink up 21% Court hearings continued on the Craig Wright case at a federal court in Florida. Chainlink has been on a tear this week possibly linked to listings on Coinbase Pro and Coinbase. New York regulators have extended a deadline for cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/30/20195 minutes, 58 seconds
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June 29, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 1% at $11,950 XRP is up 2% at 41 cents and Ethereum is up 1% at $307 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Chainlink up 51% Hydro up 20% Hxro up 20% Viberate up 20% Binance may be looking to list Facebook’s Libra. Henry Kravis, a co-founder of KKR & Co has invested in the crypto-oriented fund ParaFi capital. Goldman Sachs still believe they can play a role in crypto disruption. Iranian authorities have blamed an unusual rise in electricity consumption in the country on cryptocurrency miners. Links: « Chez Goldman Sachs, nous n'anticipons pas de crise financière majeure en 2020 » | Les Echos — En Francais The Bitcoin Bite: Iran Says Power Grid Hit By Cryptocurrency-Mining Surge KKR’s Kravis Invests in His Former Credit Analyst's Crypto Fund - Bloomberg Goldman Sachs could 'absolutely' play a role in crypto disruption, CEO says - The Block Binance Talking to Facebook About Libra Listing: Reports - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/29/20196 minutes, 22 seconds
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June 28, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news Bitcoin is up half a percent at $11,871 XRP is down 3% at 41 cents and Ethereum is down 1% at $305 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Byteball up 19% MaidSafeCoin up 19% Quantum Resistance up 15% Banks in the Eurozone are preparing for Facebook’s Libra. The Trump administration has turned to Israeli crypto startup ORBS to develop blockchain solutions for the region’s political conflicts. The web3 foundation has closed a private sale to fund the development of Polkadot. Links: Trump Administration in Talks With Crypto Startup on Israeli–Palestinian Peace Plans - CoinDesk Blockchain Protocol Polkadot Sold 500,000 DOT Tokens - Finance and Funding - Altcoin Buzz EU banks plan to join instant payments system as they fear Facebook's Libra crypto - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/28/20196 minutes, 6 seconds
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June 27, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Coinbase Crashes Briefly as Bitcoin Dives Koinex Closing; Houbi Expanding in Turkey China Warming to Bitcoin? Links: Coinbase Hit With Outage As Bitcoin Price Drops $1.8K in 15 Minutes - CoinDesk India: Another Crypto Exchange Closes Due to Regulatory Pressure Huobi Expands to Turkey Where 20% of the Population Hold Crypto China’s state-run media agency reports bitcoin is a safe haven - Decrypt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/27/20195 minutes, 56 seconds
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June 26, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Big Bitcoin Dominates Market Opera Touch Wallets iOS Crypto Central Bank??? Links: Bitcoin’s Share of $350 Billion Crypto Market Highest Since 2017 - CoinDesk Opera's Browser With Built-In Crypto Wallet Launches for iPhones - CoinDesk Ex-Trump Economist Joins 'Crypto Central Bank' After Failed Fed Bid - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/26/20196 minutes, 21 seconds
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June 25, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Kraken Raises $13.5 Million Maxine Hears Marcus After Senate jPMorgan Set to Trial JPM Coin Links: Over 2,000 Investors Back Kraken Crypto Exchange’s $13 Million Crowdfunding - CoinDesk JPMorgan to Start Customer Trials of Its 'JPM Coin' Crypto - CoinDesk The Block - Crypto simplified US Congress Calls For Second Hearing on Facebook’s Libra in July Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/25/20195 minutes, 46 seconds
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June 24, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain report. BIS Disses Tech Firms Facebook Hiring for Calibra Links: BIS Wants 'Level Playing Field' for Banks Amid Threat from Facebook - CoinDesk Facebook Seeking Crypto Wallet Data Engineer, Regulatory Policy Expert - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/24/20195 minutes, 38 seconds
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June 23, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Bitcoin is down 3% at $10,547 XRP is up 2% at 46 cents and Ethereum is down slightly at $306 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: NEO, up 16% Bitmain is reportedly planning a US IPO later this year. Coinmine will now give users the option to be paid in Bitcoin. The New York Senate has confirmed Linda Lacewell as the new superintendent of the NYDFS. Links: Bitmain Shifting IPO Plans to the US on Growing Bitcoin Optimism At-Home Crypto Miner Coinmine Now Pays Out Bitcoin - CoinDesk Press Release - June 21, 2019: Linda A. Lacewell Confirmed by Senate as New York Superintendent of Financial Services | Department of Financial Services Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/23/20195 minutes, 49 seconds
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June 22, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news: Bitcoin is up 10.5% at $10,874 XRP is up 3.2% at 41 cents and Ethereum is up 6.5% at $300 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Dent, up 27% Burst, up 22% France is set to create a G7 stable coin taskforce following Facebook's announcement of Libra. The FATF standards released yesterday include a controversial requirement VASPs must pass information about their customers. Craig Wright has missed his date to disclose his full bitcoin holdings and could be held in contempt of court. Bitcoin and Ethereum both posted year-highs today. Links: Bitcoin Price Tops $10K for First Time Since 2018 - CoinDesk France creates G7 cryptocurrency task force as Facebook's Libra unsettles governments - Reuters All Global Crypto Exchanges Must Now Share Customer Data, FATF Rules - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/22/20195 minutes, 57 seconds
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June 21, 2019

Today'd cryptocurrency and blockchain news Bitcoin is up 5% at $9,830 XRP is up 3.5% at 44 cents and Ethereum is up 7% at $288 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Tierion, up 47% Bitcoin ATMs get boost in the US through a partnership with Circle K. QuadrigaCX founder reportedly stole more than $200 million from his customers. Roll raised 1.7 million in a seed round. Links: Roll Wants to Take Power From YouTube With Cryptos for Content Creators - CoinDesk FIFTH REPORT OF THE MONITOR Re: QUADRIGA Bitcoin ATMs Installed at 20 Circle K Convenience Stores in Western US Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/21/20196 minutes, 17 seconds
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June 20, 2019

Today's cryptocurency and blockchain news. Line Gets Exchange Rust Behind Libra Senate Banking Committee Schedules Hearings on Libra Links: LINE's Crypto Exchange Could Win Japan License This Month, Report Says - CoinDesk Facebook picked Rust to implement Libra | Hacker News Senate Banking Committee Schedules Hearing on Facebook's Massive Cryptocurrency Project Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/20/20195 minutes, 39 seconds
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June 19, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Waters Wants Libra Halt Bank of England to "Scrutinize" Libra Bancor Bans US Customers July 8 Links: Halt Libra? US Lawmakers Call for Hearings on Facebook's Crypto - CoinDesk Bank of England Governor Says Facebook's Libra Crypto Will Be Scrutinized - CoinDesk Bancor Seeks to Exclude US Users From Trading Over Regulatory Uncertainty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/19/20195 minutes, 46 seconds
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June 18, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Libra Launched R3 and Digital Asset Work Together Japanese Curious About Crypto Links: Facebook Unveils Libra Cryptocurrency, Targeting 1.7 Billion Unbanked - CoinDesk Private Blockchain's Biggest Startups Integrate in Unprecedented Tie-Up - CoinDesk Japanese Gov’t Agency Reports 170% Increase in Consumer Inquiries About Crypto in 2018 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/18/20195 minutes, 22 seconds
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June 17, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. South Korean Exchanges Accept Liability for Hacks Bram Cohen is CEO Bitcoin: One Million Active Addresses Links: Korean Crypto Exchanges Update Terms to Accept Liability for Hacks - CoinDesk BitTorrent Creator Bram Cohen Takes Over as CEO at Chia Network - CoinDesk Bitcoin Surpasses One Million Daily Active Addresses | Cointelegraph Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/17/20195 minutes, 18 seconds
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June 16, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Bitcoin is up 5% at $9,131 XRP is up 3% at 42 cents and Ethereum is up 3% at $274 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Stratis, up 19% Dock, up 18% and Poet up 17% A federal judge in Florida has threatened to hold Craig Wright in contempt. Two blockchain startups are partnering with Amazon to enable purchases on the site with Ethereum. Bitcoin topped $9,300 today its highest in 13 months. The smart contract network Chainlink has partnered up with Google. Links: Chainlink - Official Channel on Twitter: "We're thrilled to share that Google is one of the great companies integrating #Chainlink into their approach to smart contract adoption. Here's how @GCPcloud users can use Chainlink to connect to BigQuery, one of Google's most popular cloud services. https://t.co/TfaGPP5TlS" US Federal judge threatens to hold Craig Wright in criminal contempt in ongoing court case - The Block Two Startups Are Partnering to Enable Amazon Purchases with Ethereum - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/16/20195 minutes, 40 seconds
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June 15, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Bitcoin is up 4.5% at $8,671 XRP is up 1.5% at 40 cents and Ethereum is up 3% at $266 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: KuCoin shares, up 17% Rhode Island issues RFP for blockchain initiatives for state operations. The financial supervisory authority of Iceland has given the go-ahead to Monerium. Jack Dorsey thinks its time for the internet to have a web-based global currency. Links: Rhode Island Looks to Adopt Blockchain For Government Use - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/15/20196 minutes, 9 seconds
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June 14, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is up 2% at $8,277 XRP is down 1% at 39 cents and Ethereum is down 1% at $255 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Chainlink, up 34% Cortex up 20% Binance is shuttering access for US based customers. Napster founder's IOT company Helium went to the blockchain and closed a 15 million series C this week. Faceboook has signed more than a dozen companies including Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Stripe and Uber to back its new crypto. Links: Facebook’s New Cryptocurrency, Libra, Gets Big Backers - WSJ US customers to be blocked from trading on Binance.com - The Block Napster Founder's IoT Startup to Go Crypto With $15 Million Series C - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/14/20196 minutes, 12 seconds
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June 13, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 1% at $8,121 XRP is up 1% at 40 cents and Ethereum is down 4% at $258 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: POA network, up 16% Square Crypto announces its first hire via Twitter. Walmart is participating in a drug-verification pilot with IBM, KPMG and drugmaker Merck. Ubisoft if reportedly exploring potential blockchain applications Links: Retail Giant Walmart Enters Second Drug-Tracking Blockchain Trial - CoinDesk Square Crypto on Twitter: "Hey guys. Management again. Unfortunately, things didn't work out with Gary. However, we think we've found somebody who can live up to his commitment to decentralization. Please welcome Steve Lee, aka @moneyball, to the Square Crypto team." Report: French Gaming Giant Ubisoft Considering Potential Blockchain Applications Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/13/20196 minutes, 32 seconds
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June 12, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Coinbase Visa Debit Expands Visa B2B Connect Live Today RippleNet on Rise IEOs Raising Coin CryptoCompare Rates Exchanges Links: Coinbase Expands Cryptocurrency Visa Debit Cards Across Europe - CoinDesk Crypto Challenger: Visa Aims to 'Transform Cross-Border Payments' With Launch of Blockchain-Based Platform | The Daily Hodl Ripple Reveals Record-Breaking Surge in Transactions on Global Payment Network RippleNet | The Daily Hodl Crypto Startups Have Found A New Way To Separate Gullible Investors From Their Money | Zero Hedge CryptoCompare Launches Benchmark Rankings for Cryptocurrency Exchanges - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/12/20197 minutes, 52 seconds
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June 11, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Gram on Sale July 11 on Liquid Philippines Central Bank on Crypto Target Targets Blockchain Solution Links: Messaging Giant Telegram's ICO Token Is at Last Going on Public Sale - CoinDesk Philippines Central Bank Warns on Risks of Growing Cryptocurrency Use - CoinDesk Retail Giant Target Is Quietly Working on a Blockchain for Supply Chains - CoinDesk Senate Banking Committee Sets Hearing on Facebook’s Crypto for July 16 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/11/20196 minutes, 36 seconds
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June 10, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. MoneyGram Sees Crypto as Future of Industry G20 Implementing New Rules Zilliqa Supports Smart Contracts Links: MoneyGram Exec Predicts Crypto Takeover After Internal Tests With Ripple and XRP | The Daily Hodl G20 Reaffirms It Will Apply Expected Tough New FATF Rules on Crypto - CoinDesk Zilliqa Passes 'Milestone' With Addition of Smart Contracts to Its Blockchain - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/10/20196 minutes, 10 seconds
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June 9, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news Bitcoin is down 1.5% at $7,870 XRP is down 3% at 40 cents and Ethereum is down 2.5% at $243 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: GX Chain up 23% and Vertcoin up 21% Bittrex will be removing access for over 30 crypto assets for its USA based users. Whale Alert flags bitcoin moving from the 2016 Bitfinex hack. Hackers have apparently breached over 100 ripple wallets managed by GateHub. Coinroom exit scam. Bitcoin trade volume on Coinbase hit a 14 month high in May. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/9/20195 minutes, 40 seconds
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June 8, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Blockchain Shares Health Data India to Outlaw Crypto? GlobalCoin Goes Basket of Currencies AB-InBev Invests in BanQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/8/20196 minutes, 35 seconds
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June 7, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Komodo and npm Secure Wallets Pollock Asks a Good Question Global Crypto Investigations Links: Crypto Developer Komodo 'Hacks' Wallet Users to Foil $13 Million Theft - CoinDesk Ethereum Labeled Usable Currency by SEC — Will the Price Grow As a Result? Australia to Crack Down on Crypto Tax Avoidance Schemes - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/7/20196 minutes, 14 seconds
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June 6, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Marshall Islands Moving Ahead Full Steam with SOV Facebook Reveals GlobalCoin This Month Argent Wallet Protected Links: Marshall Islands Sets Up Non-Profit to Oversee National Digital Currency - CoinDesk Facebook Set to Reveal Own Cryptocurrency in June, Report Says - CoinDesk Ethereum Startups Team to Offer 'Banking-Grade' Wallet Security - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/6/20197 minutes, 6 seconds
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June 5, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Tadge Dryja: Utreexo! Apple CryptoKit Hits Links: Lightning Network Pioneer Releases New Code for Bitcoin Scaling Concept - CoinDesk Apple Announces 'CryptoKit' As Part Of Upcoming iOS Upgrade - ETHNews.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/5/20196 minutes, 9 seconds
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June 4, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. BIS Head Concerned Over CBDC Cadence on Bloomberg Terminal Links: Bundesbank Chief Warns on Risks of Central Bank Digital Currencies - CoinDesk Bloomberg Terminal Lists Ethereum-Based Debt Instrument - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/4/20196 minutes, 24 seconds
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June 3, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. MediLedger Adds Walmart LocalBitcoins Deletes Cash for Crypto Option CFTC Chats Up Facebook Links: Walmart Joins Pharmaceutical-Tracking Blockchain Consortium MediLedger - CoinDesk FT: US Regulator CFTC in Talks With Facebook Over Rumored Crypto Plans LocalBitcoins Removes Cash-for-Crypto Trading Option - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/3/20196 minutes, 6 seconds
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June 2, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $8,717 XRP is down 1.5% at 44 cents and Ethereum is down 1% at $273 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Bloom up 24% Library credits up 22% Ravencoin, up 20% Block one is launching a social media platform on the EOS blockchain called Voice. Binance DEX is set to geo-block US customers starting in July. The copyright registered for the original bitcoin white paper is causing problems. Japanese bank SBI says it’s working to make in-store XRP payments a reality Links: Eos Developer Block.one Announces Blockchain-Based Social Media Platform Voice The Ripple Effect: XRP Payments Coming to Stores Via Banking Giant | The Daily Hodl The Copyright for the Satoshi White Paper is Already Causing Trouble - CoinDesk Binance DEX to geo-block U.S. customers and 28 other countries starting in July - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/2/20196 minutes, 14 seconds
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June 1, 2019

Bitcoin is up 3.5% at $8,569 XRP is up 3% at 43 cents and Ethereum is up 3% at $268 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Bloom up 33% Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news The SEC Director of Corporation Finance said that cryptocurrencies can shift from being a potential security to clearly not being one. Japan has officially revised its laws to provide more clarity, tighter leash on cryptocurrencies. State Farm and USAA are working together to test a blockchain solution. The president and COO of Coinbase left the firm. Links: SEC's Hinman Says Some ICOs May Be Eligible for 'No-Action' Relief - CoinDesk Working with USAA to Test a Blockchain Solution | State Farm Coinbase president and COO Asiff Hirji departs the firm - The Block Japan Hardens Rules for Cryptocurrency Storage and Trading - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/1/20196 minutes, 41 seconds
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May 31, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Cryptopia Owes Two Point Seven Million SEC Hosts Forum Today Crypto A Go-Go? Links: Collapsed Crypto Exchange Cryptopia Owes Creditors $2.7 Million: Liquidators - CoinDesk What to Expect at the SEC's Blockchain Forum Friday - CoinDesk What's Behind Bitcoin's Blistering Ascent: Former Chinese Central Banker Denied Transfer Of $20,000 Abroad | Zero Hedge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/31/20196 minutes, 46 seconds
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May 30, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Staff Creds on Chain at Three Irish Banks Two Craig Wright's? Coinbase Not DEXing Now Links: Three of Ireland's ‘Big Four’ Banks Using Blockchain to Verify Staff Credentials - CoinDesk Another Satoshi: Second Copyright Filing Appears for Bitcoin White Paper - CoinDesk Coinbase Not Currently Investing in Decentralized Exchange Sector, Executive Confirms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/30/20195 minutes, 44 seconds
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May 29, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. IOTA Upgrades BitBond Issues Regulated STO Rakuten Wallet Partners with CypherTrace Links: IOTA launches major network upgrade Coordicide, removes centralized network coordinator | CryptoSlate Bitbond Plans to Raise $3.9 Million in Germany's 'First' Regulated STO - CoinDesk Rakuten Wallet Partners With CipherTrace to Assure Safety of Its Upcoming Crypto Exchange Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/29/20195 minutes, 57 seconds
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May 28, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. JP Morgan Chase Builds Privacy into Blockchain TATTOO Launched CBDC Endorsed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/28/20196 minutes, 5 seconds
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May 27, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 10% at $8,843 XRP is up 8% at 41 cents and Ethereum is up 7% at $270 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: POA network up 48% crypto.com up 29% Dent, up 29% and Bitcoin SV up 27% In the past 24 hours Bitcoin marked a new high for 2019. Cryptopia has filed for bankruptcy protection in the US. The Cardano foundation is joining the fintech association of Hong Kong. Fidelity investments is running a room full of ASIC bitcoin miners out of their Texas office. Links: Fidelity Is Really In Love With Bitcoin: Texas Office Filled With Crypto ASICs | NewsBTC Cardano Foundation Joins the Fintech Association of Hong Kong - Coindoo Cryptopia Liquidators Reveal Bankruptcy Filing in New York | Crypto Briefing Bitcoin Hits New 2019 High Above $8,900 - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/27/20196 minutes, 13 seconds
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May 26, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news Bitcoin is down 1.5% at $7,960 XRP is down 2% at .37 cents and Ethereum is down 2% at $248 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Counterparty up 63% Aeron up 28% Storm up 17% Binance has confirmed that margin trading is on the way. A Tass report has suggested that Russia is considering a gold-backed cryptocurrency. The SEC has sued a california resident on charges of selling unregistered securities, and conducting a ponzi scheme disguised as a cryptocurrency. A potentially malicious vulnerability has been flagged on walletgenerator . net. Links: SEC Sues Alleged $26 Million 'Crypto' Ponzi Scheme Operator - CoinDesk Potentially Malicious Vulnerability Found on Cryptocurrency Paper Wallet Generator Binance to Launch Margin Trading – Trustnodes Russian Central Bank to Consider Gold-Backed Cryptocurrency - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/26/20196 minutes, 7 seconds
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May 25, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 1% at $8,080 XRP is up slightly at 39 cents and Ethereum is up 1.5% at $255 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Eldoo, up 14% Montana has passed a bill that will exempt utility tokens from security laws Proxima Media has raised $100 million for a token that allows fractional investment in media content. Bitcoin Cash miners have performed a 51% attack on the BCH blockchain in an effort to undo another miner’s 'illegitimate' work. Links: Ryan Kavanaugh's Proxicoin, The First Security Token Allowing Investors To Invest In Studio Quality Film And Television Slates, Receives $100 Million USD Investment From The Central Wealth Investment Fund Of Hong Kong And Step Ventures Two Miners Purportedly Execute 51% Attack on Bitcoin Cash Blockchain Montana Passes Bill to Exempt Utility Tokens From Securities Laws - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/25/20196 minutes, 22 seconds
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May 24, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news Bitcoin is up 5.5% at $8,013 XRP is up 5.9% at 38 cents and Ethereum is up 6.9% at $250 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Edgeless, up 34% Waves up 25% Aelf up 23% and MaidSafeCoin, up 20% Facebook has revealed that they’re finalizing plans to launch their own cryptocurrency—internally known as GlobalCoin—in 2020. AT&T announced that they will now accept bill payments in the form of crypto. Robinhood has officially launched Bitcoin, Ethereum trading in New York state. Over a quarter of the 800 people working at Kraken take their salaries in bitcoin. Links: Kraken Exchange on Twitter: "We respect the quest for sound money but @PeterSchiff is wrong when he says "there is no way that people are going to work for salaries paid in bitcoin". Kraken paid 250 salaries in bitcoin in April and more employees are opting for crypto every month. https://t.co/OZuh4gcbfw" Facebook plans to launch 'GlobalCoin' currency in 2020 - BBC News US Telecoms Giant AT&T Now Accepting Crypto Payments via BitPay Robinhood Opens Trading for 7 Cryptocurrencies in New York - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/24/20196 minutes, 10 seconds
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May 23, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Bestmixer.io Busted SIX Developing Swiss Franc Stablecoin NY Supreme Court Grants Stay in Bitfinex/Tether Case Links: EU Authorities Shut Down Bitcoin Transaction Mixer - CoinDesk Switzerland's SIX Stock Exchange Is Working on a Swiss Franc Stablecoin - CoinDesk Bitfinex and Tether Obtain Stay of Demands From New York Supreme Court Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/23/20197 minutes, 12 seconds
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May 22, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Block.one Buys Back Firefox Quantum Fights Cryptojacking BlockFi Raises Rates on 25+ Bitcoin Balances Links: Thiel-Backed Crypto Startup Pays Out Staggering 6,567% Return | Zero Hedge Firefox Quantum Offers Anti-Cryptojacking Feature | Cointelegraph Crypto Lending Startup BlockFi Slashing Interest Rates on Ether Deposits - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/22/20195 minutes, 50 seconds
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May 21, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. IRS Guidance on Crypto? SEC Delays Bitcoin ETF Again Earn to Learn Links: IRS Says It Will ‘Soon’ Issue Crypto Tax Guidance in First Since 2014 - CoinDesk SEC Delays Decision on VanEck/SolidX Filing in Latest Bitcoin ETF Setback - CoinDesk Coinbase's Education Rewards Program 'Earn' Expands to Over 100 Countries - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/21/20196 minutes, 19 seconds
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May 20, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. SprinkleXchange Lists First Company Next Month ABN AMRO Folds on Wallie Hackathon for Social Change Links: Ethereum-Based Stock Exchange Plans First Company Listing in June - CoinDesk Dutch Bank ABN AMRO Abandons Wallie Custodial Bitcoin Wallet Citing Risk Concerns 'Tackling Real World Issues': Hackers at ETH New York Build Apps Geared Towards Social Change - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/20/20195 minutes, 57 seconds
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May 19, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news Market leaders Bitcoin is up 9% at $7,910 XRP is up 7% at 40 cents and Ethereum is up 8% at $252 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Blocknet, up 24% Syscoin up 23% and Mithril up 18% The European Central Bank has released a report that they believe cryptocurrencies currently have no significant implications for monetary policy. Baltimore is the latest city to be hit with a Bitcoin ransomeware attack. Bitcoin has hit a 14th month high in search results on Google. Links: Baltimore: Ransomware Halts Real Estate Deals as Officials Refuse to Pay 13 Bitcoin Ransom Bitcoin Search Interest Hits 14-Month High, Google Trends Data Shows European Central Bank: Crypto Currently Has No Significant Implications for Monetary Policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/19/20196 minutes, 13 seconds
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May 18, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Facebook Registers Libra Networks LEO Live Monday Titan Manages Farm Links: Facebook Registers Secretive 'Libra' Cryptocurrency Firm in Switzerland - CoinDesk Bitfinex Will List Its New Exchange Token Starting Monday - CoinDesk Bloq Labs' Titan Aims to Simplify Crypto Farming - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/18/20195 minutes, 27 seconds
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May 17, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Bitcoin Price Dive Kik and SEC: $5 Million Dollar Dance Amazon Awarded Crypto Patent Links: Cryptos Just Flash-Crashed | Zero Hedge SEC Negotiations Have Cost Kik $5 Million, Says CEO - CoinDesk Amazon Wins Patent for Proof-of-Work Cryptographic System - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/17/20196 minutes, 44 seconds
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May 16, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Bond-i Arrives Coinbase's iOS Trends Exchanges See Outflows Stellar Freezes Bitcoin Cash Fires Blanks After Fork Links: World Bank, CommBank Team Up for 'World First' Blockchain Bond Transaction - CoinDesk Coinbase Hits Trending On AppStore, The Return Of Mass Interest In Bitcoin Is Here Stellar Node Outage Causes Two-Hour Complete Transaction Freeze Bitcoin Cash Experiences Bug During Scheduled Hard Fork Upgrade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/16/20197 minutes, 14 seconds
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May 15, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Cryptopia To Crypt European Blockchain Institute Established Coinbase Brings USD Coin to 85 Countries Links: Hacked Cryptocurrency Exchange Cryptopia Goes Into Liquidation - CoinDesk German State Announces Plan to Establish European Blockchain Institute Coinbase Goes for Tether's Throat, Catapults USD Coin Into 85 Countries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/15/20196 minutes
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May 14, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Elk Pioneers Blockchain on IoT Microsoft Does Ion on Bitcoin Bakkt: Expect Bitcoin Futures in July Flexa Mainstreams Crypto Payments Today Coinbase Available to New Yorkers Xspring Invests in Agoric Links: The Elk Is a Tiny Prototyping Board for Building Blockchain-Connected Devices - CoinDesk Microsoft Launches Decentralized Identity Tool on Bitcoin Blockchain - CoinDesk Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Bitcoin Cash now accepted at thousands of retail locations including Whole Foods, Lowe’s, and Nordstrom | CryptoSlate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/14/20197 minutes, 32 seconds
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May 13, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. BitOasis Gets In-Principal Approval for Exchange Terpin Awarded $75.8 Million Binance Accepts Deposits/Withdrawals Tomorrow Links: Crypto Investor Awarded Over $75 Million in SIM-Swapping Hack Case - CoinDesk Hacked Crypto Exchange Binance to Resume Deposits and Withdrawals on Tuesday - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/13/20195 minutes, 37 seconds
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May 12, 2019

Bitcoin is up 7% at $7,172 XRP is up slightly at 31 cents and Ethereum is up 1% at $189 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Bloom, up 51% Figure technologies—a fintech, home equity lending company has secured up to $1 billion in financing. goTenna has announced that it is integrating with Blockstream Satellite to bring Bitcoin transactions without internet/cell. QuadrigaCX has just $21 million in assets, but owes creditors as much as $160 million. William Shatner has joined the effort to fight collectibles fraud with blockchain passports. Links: Ex-SoFI CEO's Startup Closes $1 Billion Credit Line on a Blockchain - CoinDesk New Ernst & Young Report Reveals Assets and Debts of Now-Defunct QuadrigaCX goTenna announces integration with Blockstream Satellite - The Block BitOasis Clears Hurdle in Bid to Launch Regulated Crypto Asset Exchange - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/12/20196 minutes, 13 seconds
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May 11, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 8% at $6,786 XRP is up 5% at 31 cents and Ethereum is up 10% at $188 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Ripio Credit Network, up 29% Enjoin coin, up 25% and Melon up 19% The US house of representatives has voted to create a new task force aimed at financial technology called the FinTech Task Force. The Federal Reserve of Boston has announced it’s working on plans to design a blockchain supervisory node. MolochDAO the co-operative for funding Ethereum-based public goods development, has raised 1 million in funding since Feb. Links: Boston Fed Announces Plans To Design a Blockchain 'Supervisory Node' - CoinDesk Crypto-Friendly US Congress Members Join New Fintech Task Force - CoinDesk Joseph Lubin on Twitter: "Thrilled to finally reveal that myself, @ConsenSys, @VitalikButerin, and the @Ethereum Foundation are all contributing 1k $ETH each to @MolochDAO. Huge thanks to @ameensol helping to redefine how we fund #Ethereum development. GUILD BANK NOW OVER $1M 🤯 #EtherealNY #YearOfTheDAO… https://t.co/VVJf6Mw112" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/11/20196 minutes
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May 10, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. PayPal: Still Early for Crypto Democrat Congressman Bradley Sherman Proposes to Outlaw Crypto SEC Considering XBET House Forms FinTech Task Force Links: The Block - Crypto simplified Ban All Cryptocurrency? Anti-Bitcoin Onslaught From Brad Sherman Crypto-Friendly US Congress Members Join New Fintech Task Force - CoinDesk SEC to Consider New Bitcoin and Ethereum Exchange-Traded Fund Application Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/10/20196 minutes, 44 seconds
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May 9, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Facebook Oks Crypto Ads Crypto-friendly Medici Bank Opens xCurrent 4.0 Live JPM Deletes Constellation from Quorum, Adds Tessera Links: Facebook Softens Policy on Crypto and Blockchain Ads - CoinDesk JPMorgan Has Quietly Rebooted the Blockchain Tech Behind Its JPM Coin - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/9/20195 minutes, 40 seconds
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May 8, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Binance Hacked Bitstamp Opens NY Office Links: Hackers Steal $40.7 Million in Bitcoin From Crypto Exchange Binance - CoinDesk Bitstamp Hires Ex-Coinbase Trading Head to Court Wall Street Money - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/8/20196 minutes, 14 seconds
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May 7, 2019

Today's cryptocurrecy and blockchain news. CFTC to Okay Ether-Futures Contract? Ether Kit for Azure Bcause Live May 23 Buffet on Bitcoin: Gambling Device Links: Regulators Ready to Approve Ethereum Futures, CFTC Insider Says - CoinDesk Microsoft Releases New Azure Blockchain Development Kit for Ethereum Blockchain 'One-Stop Shop' for Crypto Mining and Trading to Launch Spot Market May 23 - CoinDesk Buffet Calls Bitcoin a 'Gambling Device' - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/7/20196 minutes, 26 seconds
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May 6, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Bitcoin Price on Bitfinex Excluded Bloomberg Says Fidelity Adds Bitcoin Trading Links: Bitfinex’s Bitcoin Price Excluded from CoinMarketCap Average Calculation - CoinDesk Bloomberg Report: Fidelity Will Start Institutional Bitcoin Trading Within Weeks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/6/20195 minutes, 53 seconds
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May 5, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $5,722 XRP is down 1% at 29 cents and Ethereum is down .5% at $159 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Mainframe up 12% Craig Wright faces court order to produce documents by May 15th in Kleiman misappropriation suit. An anonymous countdown website has appeared claiming that the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto will be revealed on the site in under 10 days. A hacker has been targeting GitHub repositories, demanding Bitcoin ransom. The CTO of Coinbase Balaji Srinivasan will be stepping down. Links: Anonymous Website Begins Countdown For Satoshi Nakamoto’s ‘Unveiling’ Earn.com Founder Balaji S. Srinivasan ‏Is Leaving Coinbase - CoinDesk Wright Motion | Discovery (Law) | Pleading Hacker Tries to Ransom Github Code Repositories For Bitcoin | News & Opinion | PCMag.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/5/20195 minutes, 51 seconds
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May 4, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news: Bitcoin is up half a percent at $5,723 XRP is down 1% at 29 cents and Ethereum is down 2.5% at $160 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: LBRY credits, up 18% Digix DAO, up 18% Particl, up 18% Microsoft is teaming up with JP Morgan— making JP Morgan’s Quorum available on Microsoft's Azure blockchain service. Belarus-based currency . com — a tokenized securities exchange — has announced that it is coming out of beta mode. Christian Catalini, the prominent MIT crypto economist is on leave from MIT and working at Facebook. Links: World’s First Tokenized Securities Exchange Currency.com Goes Live J.P. Morgan and Microsoft announce strategic partnership to drive enterprise adoption of Quorum - Stories MIT's Christian Catalini Said to Be Working on Facebook's Cryptocurrency - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/4/20196 minutes, 37 seconds
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May 3, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Facebook Plots Crypto Fidelity Says Institutional Crypto Up Qtum to Google Cloud Links: Facebook in Talks to Build Ecosystem for Planned Stablecoin: WSJ - CoinDesk Fidelity: Institutional investment in cryptocurrency likely to grow | CryptoSlate Qtum Launches Its New Developer Suite on Google Cloud Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/3/20197 minutes, 11 seconds
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May 2, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Ria and Ripple Partner $42 Million to DC Q1 2019 Influencing Crypto Laws Bitfinex Wants One Billion Links: Ripple Partners With One of the World's Largest Money Transfer Providers | The Daily Hodl 80 Firms Including MasterCard, Coinbase Spent $42 Mln Lobbying Crypto, Fintech Issues in Q1 Bitfinex Shareholder Provides More Details About Potential $1 Billion Token Sale - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/2/20197 minutes, 21 seconds
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May 1, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Relief for Tether/Bitfinex? AWS Live with Managed Blockchain Turkey Goes Big in Crypto Atala to Ethiopia Links: Tether Lawyer Admits Stablecoin Now 74% Backed by Cash and Equivalents - CoinDesk Amazon Web Services Opens Blockchain Building Service Up for Wider Use - CoinDesk Turkey: The Country Where Crypto Exchanges Are Beating the Bear Market - CoinDesk Cardano Founder Launches Enterprise Blockchain Framework In Collaboration With Ethiopian Government Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/1/20197 minutes, 9 seconds
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April 30, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. NASDAQ Adds XRP Tracking ErisX Launches Market Today Aragon Votes No Polkadot Musk Spikes with "Ethereum" Links: Elon Musk Flirts With Ethereum (ETH) As Tech Giant's Crypto Tweet Goes Viral | The Daily Hodl Nasdaq Adding Index for XRP Cryptocurrency to Global Data Service - CoinDesk ErisX Launches Crypto Spot Market on Heels of New $20 Million Raise - CoinDesk Voters on Ethereum App Veto Proposal to Fund Polkadot Blockchain - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/30/20196 minutes, 19 seconds
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April 29, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Jaguar Land Rover Partners with IOTA for Driver Data Bloomberg Reports on Secret Crypto Meeting Australian Crypto Scams $4.3 Million in 2018 Links: Jaguar Land Rover Plans to Give Drivers Crypto in Return for Their Data - CoinDesk Coinbase, Binance, Goldman, And Other Big Crypto Players Met Behind Closed Doors To Discuss The Future Of Crypto Australian Crypto Scam Reports Rose Almost 200% in 2018 - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/29/20196 minutes, 57 seconds
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April 28, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up .5% at $5,323 XRP is up .5% at 29 cents and Ethereum is up 1.5% at $154 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Cortex up 15% Loom Network up 15% The non-profit organization IOTA Foundation has announced an IOTA academy. Brazilian police have made an arrest in connection with a suspected crypto money laundering scheme. According to several users on twitter, HDFC Bank of India has been sending threatening emails to account holders that bought Crypto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/28/20195 minutes, 57 seconds
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April 27, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news: Bitcoin is down slightly at $5,251 XRP is up 1% at 29 cents and Ethereum is up 1% at $154 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: DigixDAO, up 18% The government of India is reportedly redoubling its efforts to outlaw public cryptocurrencies. The Bitfinex CFO has spoken out to reassure shareholders that the $851 million that is missing is in fact safe. E-trade is reportedly looking to get into retail crypto trading. Brave Browser users can finally start earning crypto just for surfing the web. Links: Brave Browser Rewards Roll Out - BitcoinNews.com Major exchange eTrade reportedly Integrating Bitcoin and Ethereum For 5M users Bitfinex - Bitfinex Responds to New York Attorney General's Actions Cryptocurrencies Ban: Government department discuss draft bill to ban cryptocurrencies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/27/20195 minutes, 48 seconds
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April 26, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. NYAG Says IFinex Defrauding New Yorkers Beepy Malware Discovered Two Nigerian Nationals Charged Links: New York attorney general probes crypto exchange Bitfinex over alleged $850M fraud | TechCrunch US Prosecutors Charge 2 Foreign Nationals Over Bitcoin Investment Scam - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/26/20196 minutes, 33 seconds
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April 25, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. French Law Mandates Bank Accounts for Regulated Crypto Businesses Ripple Sold $169.42 Million in XRP Q1 2019 Samsung Invests $2.9 Million in Ledger Links: Samsung Invests $2.9 Million in Crypto Hardware Startup Ledger - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/25/20195 minutes, 35 seconds
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April 24, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Samsung Developing Blockchain, Coin Soon? Coinbase Closes Coinbase Markets Lightening Labs Releases App to Bitcoin Mainnet Links: Samsung Developing Ethereum-Based Blockchain, May Issue Own Token - CoinDesk Coinbase Shutters High-Speed Crypto Trading Division, Axing 30 Jobs - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/24/20196 minutes, 22 seconds
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April 23, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Binance DEX Ready Japan's FSA Flash Inspects Houbi and Fisco 21-Year Old Crypto Thief Gets 10 Years BitGo Gets SOC 2 Type 2 Rating Links: Binance Launches Decentralized Exchange Ahead of Schedule - CoinDesk Unconfirmed: Japanese Regulator Conducts Flash Inspection of Huobi Japan, Fisco Exchanges Student Gets 10-Year Jail Term for SIM-Swap Crypto Thefts Worth $7.5 Million - CoinDesk The Block - Crypto simplified BitGo Receives Security Certification from ‘Big Four’ Auditor | Finance Magnates Lightning Labs Launches Desktop App on Bitcoin Mainnet - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/23/20196 minutes, 7 seconds
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April 22, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. JPMorgan Chase Tweaks IIN Argo Blockchain Gets Rothchild-Associated Investor South Korea Crypto Average Up Links: JPMorgan Expanding Blockchain Project With 220 Banks to Include Payments - CoinDesk Rothschild-Linked Oil Tycoon Makes Waves in Bitcoin Mining Pool Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/22/20196 minutes, 4 seconds
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April 21, 2019

Bitcoin is down 1% $5,260 XRP is down 3% at 32 cents Ethereum down 3% at $167 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Monacoin up 35% Basic Attention Token up 15% Burst, up 15% The British Virigin Islands have released an official statement that the island protectorate has entered a partnership with the blockchain company LifeLabs. Serena Williams quietly started an VC firm in 2014, and has invested in Coinbase. The Samsung-backed startup Blocko has launched the hybrid blockchain Aergo Enterprise. Links: Samsung-Backed Startup Blocko Launches Hybrid Blockchain Aergo Enterprise - Coinjournal Serena Williams Puts Bitcoin (BTC) and Crypto Back in the Mainstream Spotlight With Coinbase Investment | The Daily Hodl British Virgin Islands Bolsters Emergency Plan with Crypto Wallet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/21/20196 minutes, 4 seconds
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April 20, 2019

Bitcoin is up 1% $5,325 XRP is down slightly at 32 cents and Ethereum is even at $172 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Kybernetwork, up 18% and Ravencoin, up 15% Volkswagen has announced that it will be using IBM blockchain technology to track its mineral supply chains. A California man has been charged in a first-ever peer-to-peer cryptocurrency exchanger case for breaking anti-money laundering rules (from 2012-2014) Korea's Coinnest is shutting down operations following a slew of administrative, financial, and legal issues. Vitalik Buterin revealed on twitter that he applied for an internship with Ripple in 2013. Links: Vitalik Buterin: ‘I Tried to Be an Intern at Ripple Back in the Day (Mid 2013)’ 5th Biggest Korean Bitcoin Exchange Closes Shop - Bitcoinist.com Volkswagen Group Joins Responsible Sourcing Network | Volkswagen Newsroom In First, FinCEN Penalizes Bitcoin Trader for Violating AML Laws - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/20/20195 minutes, 52 seconds
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April 19, 2019

Today's cryptocurrencyand blockchain news. Yang Want Clear Crypto Regs Voorhees Thinks Bitcoin an Escape Hatch In Meltdown GAB Forks Brave, Adds Bitcoin Bakkt Ponders BitLicense Links: US Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang Calls for Clear Crypto Regulations Bitcoin (BTC) an “Escape Hatch” for the Upcoming Global Recession –Erik Voorhees - Today's Gazette - Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, Ripple, Tron, Verge, Cardano News ICE’s Crypto Trading Platform Bakkt Eyes New York BitLicense – BlockTribune There's a New Medici Bank After 500 Years, And This Time It's Crypto-Friendly - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/19/20196 minutes, 56 seconds
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April 18, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Three Countries Contemplate Crypto Bonds Reuters Says Coinbase Income 520 Million Dollars for 2018 Links: Coinbase Generated $520 Million in Revenue in FY 2018: Reuters | CryptoGlobe Three countries are keen to issue Bitcoin bonds as they seek IMF approval XRP May Soon Get Integrated Into Skype, Says Weiss Rating - BTCNN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/18/20196 minutes, 43 seconds
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April 17, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Gate.io Gets Sixty-four Million Generali DLTs Insurance Arca Asks SEC to Tokenize Bond Fund Kraken Dumps Bitcoin SV Links: Gate.io Raises $64 Million for Launch of New Exchange Cryptocurrency - CoinDesk Accenture, Generali Streamline Employee Insurance Benefits With Blockchain Rollout - CoinDesk Kraken Exchange Joins Binance, ShapeShift in Delisting Bitcoin SV - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/17/20197 minutes, 27 seconds
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April 16, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Sirin Labs Sheds Employees Joe Lubin Seeking Dough for ConsenSys France: Five Million for Blockchain Breakthrough Links: Sirin Labs Lays Off 25% of Staff Amid Poor Blockchain Phone Sales - CoinDesk ConsenSys Is Seeking $200 Million in New Funding: Report - CoinDesk French Minister of Finance: Blockchain Is a Government Priority Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/16/20196 minutes, 36 seconds
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April 15, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. To Issue Token Bank-Owned Consortium in India Taking Bids for Blockchain Endowment Funds 94 Percent Into Crypto Links: Mitsubishi UFJ to issue its own digital currency in Japan, called 'coin,' by end of year | The Japan Times India's National Payments Corporation Wants to Build a Blockchain Solution - CoinDesk The Block - Crypto simplified 94% of Endowments ALREADY Invested in Crypto Industry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/15/20196 minutes, 34 seconds
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April 14, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news Bitcoin is up slightly at $5,070 XRP is up slightly at 32 cents and Ethereum up slightly at $163 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Storj up 13% The IMF and the World Bank have launched a private blockchain and a cryptocurrency to study the inner workings of crypto. The LA Times has signed on as a verified Brave browser publication. The Faketoshi saga continued this week on Twitter. A newly passed act in France will allow life insurance providers to invest in cryptocurrencies and tokens. Links: Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao Considers Delisting BSV Because of Founder’s Behavior IMF and World Bank explore crypto merits with blockchain project | Financial Times LA Times begins accepting crypto tips as a verified Brave Browser publisher | CryptoSlate The $2 Trillion French Life Insurance Market Can Now Invest in Crypto Craig Wright to sue Twitter critics for defamation, Binance CEO threatens to delist Bitcoin SV | CryptoSlate IMF Launches Private Blockchain-Based 'Crypto' After Bashing Bitcoin | NewsBTC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/14/20196 minutes, 35 seconds
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April 13, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain headlines Bitcoin is down slightly at $5,072 XRP is down 1% at 32 cents and Ethereum is down 1.5% at $163 Harvard University is directly investing $5-10 million in Blockstack’s private token sale. The US Justice Department has convicted 2 Romanian cybercriminals of 21 counts relating to infecting over 400,000 computers with malware. Japan’s fifth largest bank, Resona Bank, has announced that it is withdrawing from the Ripple Asia app trial Money Tap. If you live in New York State and you have coins on the exchange Bittrex, you are in danger of losing custody. Withdraws have to be made by June 9th. Links: 5th-Largest Japanese Bank Abruptly Ditches Ripple Trial Harvard University Gets Directly Into Crypto - A Huge Leap Forward For Crypto Industry Two Romanian Cybercriminals Convicted of All 21 Counts Relating to Infecting Over 400,000 Victim Computers with Malware and Stealing Millions of Dollars | OPA | Department of Justice Bittrex Statement on the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) Decision – Bittrex Support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/13/20196 minutes, 20 seconds
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April 12, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. 21 Lawmakers Write IRS: Clarify Crypto Rules Albertsons Joins IBM Food Trust Blockchain Bithumb Lost $150 Million in 2018 FATF Has Unrealistic Rules Links: World's Second-Largest Grocer Joins IBM Food Trust Blockchain - CoinDesk 21 US Lawmakers Urge IRS (Again) to Clarify Crypto Tax Rules - CoinDesk Crypto Exchange Bithumb Posts $180 Million Loss for 2018 - CoinDesk 'Onerous' FATF Recommendations Harmful for Crypto Transparency: Chainalysis - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/12/20197 minutes, 21 seconds
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April 11, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Crypto Advocate and Journalist Julian Assange Arrested Tata Settles Securities Transaction IMF Head Says Crypto Shaking System Links: Julian Assange Arrested In London | Zero Hedge Tata Settles Securities Between National Depositories on a Blockchain - CoinDesk Cryptocurrencies, fintech clearly shaking the system: IMF's Lagarde Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/11/20196 minutes, 5 seconds
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April 10, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Token Taxonomy Act Reintroduced PewDiePie Goes Dlive. Bitstamp USA Gets NY BitLicense Links: Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill to Exempt Crypto Tokens From US Securities Laws - CoinDesk Top YouTuber PewDiePie Joins Blockchain Live Streaming Platform - CoinDesk NY State Financial Regulator Grants Virtual Currency License To Bitstamp - Coinjournal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/10/20197 minutes, 28 seconds
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April 9, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Coinbase Pro Adds EOS, REP and MKR Today Capital One Wins Blockchain Patent Popper: Facebook Wants A Billion For Stablecoin Opera Has Built-in Wallet Fast Company: xRapid Wins Links: Coinbase Pro Lists EOS, Augur's REP and MakerDAO's MKR Tokens - CoinDesk US Banking Giant Capital One References Bitcoin and Ethereum in New Patent | The Daily Hodl Facebook Said to Be Seeking $1 Billion in Funding for Crypto Project - CoinDesk Opera Launches Dapp-Focused Desktop Browser With Built-In Ethereum Wallet - CoinDesk Fast Company Honor’s Ripple’s xRapid for its 2019 World Changing Ideas Awards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/9/20196 minutes, 48 seconds
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April 8, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Tata Consultancy Services Unveils Quartz GM and BMW Get MOBI Moving South Korean Cops Use AI Links: Global IT Giant Adopts Ripple Technology – Will It Bring XRP and Crypto to the Mainstream? | The Daily Hodl GM, BMW Back Blockchain Data Sharing For Self-Driving Cars - CoinDesk Korean Crypto Scam Fleeced Investors for Over $18.5 Million - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/8/20196 minutes, 10 seconds
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April 7, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news: Bitcoin is up 2% $5,142 XRP is up 1.5% at 35 cents and Ethereum up 2.5% at $166 G20 member countries will meet to discuss international cryptocurrency AML regulation this June. Vitalik Buterin and a group of bipartisan lawmakers urged the South Korean government to deregulate the blockchain industry. Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen announced at a San Francisco State University event that the company would donate $25 Million dollars in XRP. CME group has reported an all-time high Bitcoin Futures trading volume on april 4, 2019. Links: G20 to Establish Crypto AML and Counter-Terrorism Financing Regulations in June: Report Ripple Co-Founder Donates $25 Million in XRP to California University Vitalik Buterin Urges South Korea to Deregulate Blockchain, Embrace Crypto CMEGroup on Twitter: "CME Bitcoin futures had a record trading day on April 4, hitting an all-time high volume of over 22.5K contracts (112.7K equivalent bitcoin), surpassing previous record of over 18.3K (64.3K equivalent bitcoin) on February 19. More #Bitcoin futures. $BTC_F https://t.co/kWYK203apA… https://t.co/RWyKO54RHF" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/7/20196 minutes, 9 seconds
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April 6, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news: Bitcoin is up slightly at $5,002. XRP is down 2% at 35 cents and Ethereum down 1% at $162 Bosch, and the Austrian power supplier Wien Energie have come up with a blockchain refrigerator. Barclays, the Royal Bank of Scotland, and R3 have completed a trial that should speed up property transactions. A Canadian court has confiscated approximately $1.4 million in Bitcoin that belonged to a convicted drug dealer. Gazprom, talked blockchain technology to with Russian Prime Minister. Links: Bosch and Wien Energie Demo Blockchain-Powered Refrigerator - CoinDesk — More interestingly, perhaps, the utility firm said the device will ultimately allow the user to become “active participants” in the energy market, using smart contracts to enable switching between different sources of electricity and providing a “transparent” and secure view of the energy used from production to consumption. Barclays, RBS, R3 Cut Property Transaction Times in Blockchain Trial - CoinDesk Judge rules drug dealer must forfeit $1.9 million in bitcoin to the province | The Star Russia’s Gazprom Integrates Blockchain Technology for Gas Supply | BTCMANAGER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/6/20196 minutes, 40 seconds
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April 5, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Coinsquare Debuts eCAD No More Deposits Please: Bithumb Brock Pierce Buys a Home With Bitcoin-Backed Nexo Mortgage Coindesk.com Launches Crypto TV Series on Amazon Prime Links: Now There's a Canadian Dollar-Pegged Stablecoin on the Way - CoinDesk 'Mighty Ducks’ actor Brock Pierce used bitcoin to buy $1.2M home in Amsterdam | Fox Business Hacked Bitcoin Exchange Bithumb Tells Traders to Halt Deposits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/5/20196 minutes, 38 seconds
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April 4, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. SEC Publishes Crypto Guidance Okta Ventures Fund Backs Trusted Key Forty-four Banks Experimenting with Blockchain and DLT Atomic Capital Offers Eighty-five Percent LTV on Crypto-backed Loans Binance Opens Singapore Exchange Links: SEC's Crypto Token Framework Falls Short of Clear and Actionable Guidance - CoinDesk New $50 Million Fund Makes First Investment in Blockchain ID Startup - CoinDesk Over 40 Central Banks Are Considering Blockchain Currencies: Davos Report - CoinDesk Atomic Capital Makes Crypto's Most Aggressive Lending Offer Yet - CoinDesk Crypto Exchange Binance Is Setting Up Shop in Singapore This Month - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/4/20196 minutes, 53 seconds
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April 3, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Liquid.com Now Unicorn Coinbase Covers Hot Wallets PayPal Invests in Cambridge Blockchain Ripple is a Founding Member of INATBA Links: Liquid.com Closes Funding Round Valuing Crypto Firm at 'Over $1 Billion' - CoinDesk $255 Million: Coinbase Confirms Extent of Crypto Insurance Coverage - CoinDesk PayPal Makes Its First-Ever Investment in a Blockchain Startup - CoinDesk Ripple Just Announced That It Is a Founding Member of the European Commission's Association For Blockchain, INATBA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/3/20196 minutes, 42 seconds
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April 2, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. New Crypto Bank Opens in Puerto Rico ETP for XRP on SIX Ripple Rippin' Links: A New Bank for Crypto Traders Has Opened in Puerto Rico - CoinDesk XRP Exchange-Traded Product Goes Live on Swiss SIX Exchange - CoinDesk It Is Hard To Ignore Ripple When The White House, World Bank, Federal Reserve, IMF And Central Banks Are Involved Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/2/20196 minutes, 42 seconds
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April 1, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. World Bank Notices xRapid Italy Has Cash, Wants Crypto and Blockchain Crypto Savy Attorney? The SEC Has a Job for You Links: The US SEC Wants to Hire a 'Crypto Specialist' Legal Advisor - CoinDesk Ripple: xRapid Appears on World Bank Official Website: "Pilot Saved 40%-70% In Foreign Exchange Costs" - A Step Closer To Mass Adoption? Paying across borders - Can distributed ledgers bring us closer together? | Private Sector Development Di Maio Bets on the Blockchain, Says Italy Must Allow Innovation to Proliferate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/1/20196 minutes, 35 seconds
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March 31, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down .5% at $4,112 XRP is up 1% at 30 cents and Ethereum is down 2.5% at $139 The Universal Protocol Alliance launching a Euro-pegged stablecoin next month with a potential 8% annual return. XMR.TO, a privacy service for bitcoin transactions, will no longer serve US customers. Federal Bank, a leading private sector bank in India, has announced that it has partnered with Ripple Japan’s largest railway company has received a proposal for a new crypto payment system for transport card. Links: Breaking: Ripple Just Signed A Deal With Leading Indian Bank "Federal Bank" To Speed Up International Remittances Japan’s Largest Railway Company Considers New Crypto Payment System for Transport Cards World Bank Praises Ripple and XRP-Based xRapid, Says Technology Could Transform Cross-Border Payments | The Daily Hodl Bittrex-Backed Euro Stablecoin Can Be Staked for 8% Interest - CoinDesk XMR.to not serving US customers for the time being : Monero Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/31/20196 minutes, 19 seconds
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March 30, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down slightly at $4,110 XRP is up 1% at 31 cents and Ethereum is up .5% at $141 The south korean crypto exchange Bithumb has had around $13 million in EOS stolen in a hack that it is calling an inside job. The US SEC is postponing its decision on Bitwise and VanEck/SolidX Bitcoin ETF proposals. The town of Innisfil Ontario has announced that it is accepting Bitcoin for property tax payments. JP Morgan, and Facebook are both on blockchain and cryptocurrency hiring sprees. Links: Canadian Municipality Set to Accept Bitcoin for Property Tax Payments - CoinDesk — Innisfil, Ontario Crypto Exchange Bithumb Hacked for $13 Million in Suspected Insider Job - CoinDesk SEC Postpones Decision on Bitwise, VanEck Bitcoin ETF Proposals - CoinDesk JPMorgan Is Hiring For More Blockchain Jobs Than Any Other Wall Street Firm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/30/20196 minutes, 1 second
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March 29, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. SBI Holdings Announces Money Tap nChain Wants a Lawyer Links: Breaking: SBI Announces New 13 Leading Banks To Join Ripple XRP Powered MoneyTap App Craig Wright's nChain Is Hiring a Lawyer to Protect Its Crypto Patents - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/29/20197 minutes, 8 seconds
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March 28, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Two Real Deals Done on Marco Polo Kraken Ups Security Lazarus Adopts New Hacking Techniques Links: Marco Polo Blockchain Built on R3's Corda Sees First Live Trades - CoinDesk Kraken Ramps Up Security With Enforced 2FA and Dedicated Lab - CoinDesk Messari - Crypto News, Pricing, and Research Report: Lazarus Hacker Group Adopts New Methods, Continues Targeting Crypto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/28/20196 minutes, 14 seconds
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March 27, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. LVMH Develops AURA Patrick McDonnall Arrested For Fraud Mimicstream Developed at Hackathon Links: Louis Vuitton Owner LVMH Is Launching a Blockchain to Track Luxury Goods - CoinDesk CabbageTech CEO Indicted in New York for Defrauding Crypto Investors - CoinDesk Messari - Crypto News, Pricing, and Research Mimicstream_Min_Nick.pptx - Google Drive Kyber Network on Twitter: "Mimicstream is a ‘decentralised @Twitch ’ that utilises Kyber’s protocol to allow users to tip content creators and live stream directly without centralised service fees 🎥 View their @futureofbchain presentation: https://t.co/us0N2GW7wn" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/27/20196 minutes, 47 seconds
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March 26, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. CoinMarketCap.com Adds Tools Bitmain Misses IPO Deadline Twitch.tv No Crypto Links: Twitch Quietly Stops Accepting Cryptocurrency Payments | CryptoGlobe CoinMarketCap Admits Fake Crypto Volume Allegations, Plans for a New Set of Tools | Coinspeaker Crypto Mining Giant Bitmain's IPO Application Has Officially Expired - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/26/20196 minutes, 34 seconds
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March 25, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Tribe Accelerator Adds BMW, Intel and Nielsen Jesse Edwards Leaving R3 BIS Says No to CBDC Links: BMW, Intel Partner With Government-Backed Blockchain Accelerator - CoinDesk R3 Co-Founder Jesse Edwards Is Leaving the Enterprise Blockchain Firm - CoinDesk Central Banks See 'No Value' in Issuing Digital Currency: BIS Chief - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/25/20196 minutes, 16 seconds
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March 24, 2019

Bitcoin is down slightly at $3,966 XRP is down 1% at 30 cents and Ethereum is down .5% at $135 Bitwise asset management claims that 95% of all reported trading volumes on un-regualated exchanges is faked. Vietnam is reportedly on the verge of releasing a fully-authorized cryptocurrency exchange. The swiss government is set to apply federal law to the domestic distributed ledger technology space. Blockchain technology is being tested by the US department of Health and Human Services to track unaccompanied children in federal custody. Links: Bitcoin Futures Volume Is More Significant Than You Think, Bitwise Says - CoinDesk Vietnam to Soon Have a Fully-Authorized Cryptocurrency Exchange Swiss Government Set to Apply Federal Law to Domestic DLT Space – BTCMANAGER Federal Council initiates consultation on improving framework conditions for blockchain/DLT US: Blockchain Being Tested to Track Unaccompanied Children – BTCMANAGER HHS Testing Blockchain to Track Unaccompanied Minors – MeriTalk Twitch Quietly Stops Accepting Cryptocurrency Payments — site exclusive Netherlands: Gov’t-Backed Odyssey Hackathon to Explore Use of Blockchain, AI in Energy, Digital Identity and More - Coinjournal — site exclusive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/24/20196 minutes, 16 seconds
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March 23, 2019

Bitcoin is down slightly at $3,981 XRP is down .5% at 30 cents and Ethereum is up .5% at $136 UPS is partnering with a blockchain startup to provide better B2B services. BlockFi, the NYC based lending firm has announced a reduction of its initial interest account offer from 6.2% to 2%. Duke University is partnering with Citizens Reserve on an educational initiative to develop students interest in blockchain technology. The CCID in China has updated its monthly crypto project rankings: EOS, Tron and Ethereum top the list while Bitcoin falls in the rankings. Links: Adoption: UPS Announces Blockchain Integration For Its Merchants Creating Products for the Everyday Crypto Investor Duke University Collaborates for Blockchain Lab, Education Program - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/23/20196 minutes, 35 seconds
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March 22, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. SBI Holdings Digs Crypto AriseBank Founder Guilty Houbi Global and OKEx Now Support USDT-TRON Links: SBI Holdings Latest Crypto Venture Will See It Make Mining Chips - CoinDesk The Block - Crypto simplified Major Crypto Exchanges Huobi Global and OKEx Launch Support for Tron-Based USDT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/22/20196 minutes, 4 seconds
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March 21, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. B2C2 Hires Rob Catalanello Square Wants Crypto Developers Binance API Changes Indicate Margin Trading? Links: Crypto Market Maker B2C2 Hires Wall Street FX Vet to Lead US Expansion - CoinDesk Square Is Hiring New Crypto Engineers — And It Wants to Pay Them in Bitcoin - CoinDesk Binance API Seemingly Reveals Ongoing Margin Trading Implementation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/21/20196 minutes, 12 seconds
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March 20, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Binance Announces Crypto for Cash Network in Australia Avnet Accepting Crypto Now Digitec Galaxus AG Takes Crypto Links: Binance Now Lets Australians Buy Bitcoin With Cash at Over 1,300 Stores - CoinDesk Fortune 500 Tech Firm Avnet Now Accepts Crypto Payments via BitPay - CoinDesk Switzerland's Biggest Online Retailer Starts Accepting Bitcoin, ETH, Ripple, BCH, Litecoin, BNB and Even OMG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/20/20196 minutes, 2 seconds
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March 19, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Six Banks Sign with IBM Visa Hiring Crypto Tech Product Manager SureBits Launches Lightening Payment Network Bankers Can' Close Crypto Accounts in Israel Based on Occupation Antminer Z11 Out Links: Six Global Banks Sign Up to Issue Stablecoins on IBM’s Now-Live Blockchain Network Visa Hiring Blockchain Expert for 'Visa Crypto' - Bitcoinist.com Bitmain's Latest Zcash Miner Claimed to Have Tripled Hashing Power - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/19/20196 minutes, 53 seconds
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March 18, 2019

Today's cryptourrency and blockchain news. Citi Scraps Plans for Coin SEC Holding Conference SendCrypto Beta on Telegram Links: Citi Scraps Its Plan for a JPM Coin-Like Bank-Backed Cryptocurrency - CoinDesk Messari - Crypto News, Pricing, and Research Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/18/20195 minutes, 31 seconds
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March 17, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 1.6% at $3,958 XRP is down 1.5% at 31 cents and Ethereum is down 3.5% at $137 Blockdata study on cross-border remittance shows blockchain transfers are 388 times faster. A Coindesk editor used an RFID chip to turn her hand into a bitcoin wallet. The US considers sanctions that prohibit Visa and Mastercard from processing transactions in Venezuela. Riot blockchain set to launch a regulated crypto exchange in the US. Links: Blockchain is disrupting the $700 billion remittance industry I'm Turning My Hand Into a Bitcoin Wallet | CoinDesk - YouTube Riot Blockchain to Launch Regulated Crypto Exchange in the US - CoinDesk U.S. Weighs Curbs on Venezuela Transaction Processing - Bloomberg Blockchain Transfers Are 388 Times Faster Than Mainstream Remittance Services | U.Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/17/20196 minutes, 1 second
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March 16, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news Bitcoin is up 3.5% at $3,975 XRP is up 2.3% at 31 cents and Ethereum is up 6.5% at $140 Bittrex has cancelled its initial exchange offering of the Raid token. Japan is set to hold its first-ever trial involving cryptocurrency cyber-theft. CBOE effectively de-lists its bitcoin futures. Bitcoin daily trading volume has topped 11 billion for the first time in nearly a year. Links: Chicago Board Options Exchange Delists Bitcoin Futures | CryptoSlate Bitcoin Trading Volume Tops $11 Billion For First Time In Nearly a Year - CoinDesk Google Trends: Altcoin-Related Search Volume Just Outnumbered Late 2017's Numbers — Bullish Sign? Japan to Hold First Ever Trial Over Crypto Hacking Losses - CoinDesk 'No Change' to Bitcoin Futures Plans, CME Says, as Cboe Pulls Back - CoinDesk Bittrex Exchange Nixes RAID Token Sale at 11th Hour - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/16/20196 minutes, 20 seconds
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March 15, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. CSA and IIROC Request Input on Crypto NASDAQ Announces Bcause LLC Mt. Gox CEO Gets Two and a Half Year Suspended Sentence Links: Canada Proposes Regulatory Framework for Cryptocurrency Exchanges - CoinDesk Nasdaq Technology Powers 'World's First Full-Stack Cryptocurrency Ecosystem' | The Daily Hodl Mt. Gox’s Mark Karpeles Found Guilty Over Data Manipulation in Tokyo Court - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/15/20195 minutes, 51 seconds
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March 14, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Stellar Lumens Listed on Coinbase Pro Basel Committee Warns Banks About Crypto Risk Tether Untethered from Dollar? Links: Stellar Lumens Is About to Begin Trading on Coinbase Pro - CoinDesk Cryptocurrencies Pose Risks to Banks, Warns Basel Committee - CoinDesk Cryptocurrency Community Eyes Tether After Website Dilutes USD Backing Claims Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/14/20196 minutes, 24 seconds
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March 13, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. SEC Chairman Says Crypto Not Security Ripple and Forte Team for Blockchain Gaming Tron Up Big Links: The Block - Crypto simplified — looking Newsflash: SEC Chief Confirms Analysis That Ethereum isn't a Security Tron (TRX) Dapps Are Soaring, Tron Rises 207% in Weekly Transaction Volume Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/13/20195 minutes, 46 seconds
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March 12, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Bancor Goes Cross-Chain CU Ledger Partners with IBM Ross Sandler Sees Massive Upside for Facebook with Crypto Links: Bancor launches new wallet to improve user experience for cross-chain token trading - The Block IBM Scores Deal With US Credit Union Group to Use Hyperledger Blockchain - CoinDesk Facebook Crypto Could Raise $19 Billion, 'Reinvigorate' Firm: Barclays Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/12/20195 minutes, 57 seconds
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March 11, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. XRP/WooCommerce Getting Together Texas Wants ID Before Using Crypto LedgerPrime Raises 12 Million Dollars Links: Founder of Ripple-Backed Startup Pushes for Mass XRP Adoption at 3.3 Million Online Stores | The Daily Hodl Texas: Proposed Bill Requires Identification of Buyers Paying in Digital Currencies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/11/20196 minutes, 28 seconds
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March 10, 2019

Today'scryptocurrency and blockchain news. Monero Hard Fork Successful Nineteen Companies Use XRP Cross-Border Shaan Ray Breaks Down The Lightening Network Links: Monero Upgrade Successful: Improved ASIC Resistance, Security, and Privacy | CryptoSlate Confirmed: 19 Companies Using XRP to Power Cross-Border Payments – The Ripple Effect | The Daily Hodl What is the Lightning Network? – Hacker Noon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/10/20197 minutes, 9 seconds
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March 9, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Ethereum Block Rate Up Crypto For Coffee Problem Government Should Stay Out of the Way of Crypto Links: Ethereum Block Count Spikes as Difficulty Bomb Diffuses on Schedule - CoinDesk Accepting bitcoin could create a grande headache at Starbucks - MarketWatch US State Dept. on Blockchain: Sometimes Gov’t Should ‘Stay out of the Way’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/9/20196 minutes, 12 seconds
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March 8, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. eToro Launches in Thirty-one States Kraken Hires Matt Mason as Chief Marketing Officer Six Bitcoin Mining Pools Control Seventy-five Percent of the Bitcoin Hashrate Denver Pilots Voting on Blockchain via App Links: Leading Social Investing Platform EToro Launches Crypto Services in 31 US States Kraken Crypto Exchange Poaches a Sony Studio Head for Marketing Push - CoinDesk Mining Oligopoly: Six Pools Control 75% of Bitcoin's Hashrate, Data Shows — CryptoGlobe Latest Charts Markets Opinion Research City of Denver to Pilot Blockchain Voting App in Coming Elections - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/8/20196 minutes, 7 seconds
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March 7, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. NASDQ Getting Crypto With It Huobi OTC Adds XRP Ripple CEO Praises JPMorgan, Not So Much Links: Nasdaq's (NDAQ) Blockchain Layer Is Developing Quickly Huobi Global Adds XRP (XRP) to Its OTC Platform Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse on JPM Coin: Other Banks Won't Use It - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/7/20196 minutes, 1 second
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March 6, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Argentina to Invest In Blockchain One Billion Crypto Traded on Crypto Facilities in Thirty Days Cryptopia Reopens in Read-Only Mode Links: Argentinian Government to Invest in Binance-Backed Blockchain Startups - CoinDesk Futures Trading Nears $1 Billion in First Month at Kraken Crypto Exchange - CoinDesk Curated News Summaries | Messari Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/6/20195 minutes, 42 seconds
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March 5, 2019

Bitcoin is up 1% at $3,756 XRP is up 2% at 30 cents and Ethereum is up 3% at $128 Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news Ernst and Young is looking to make your crypto taxes easier with a new accounting tool. Tether is launching a new version of its USDT stablecoin on Tron. Pantera capital, and the Yale-University backed Paradigm investing in Tagomi. Two developers have successfully sent a Bitcoin lightning payment over radio waves. Links: TRON-Tether Collaboration: USDT Stablecoin Will Launch on TRX Blockchain Pantera and Yale-backed Paradigm get behind crypto broker in new fundraising round - The Block EY Aims to Make It Easier to Calculate Crypto Taxes With New Tool - CoinDesk Bitcoin Coders Send International Lightning Payment Over Ham Radio - CoinDesk Tether to Launch New Version of USDT Stablecoin on Tron Blockchain - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/5/20196 minutes, 23 seconds
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March 4, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news: Bitcoin is down 2% at $3,703 XRP is down 3% at 29 cents and Ethereum is down 6% at $123 IBM has released a report detailing that cryptojacking has overtaken ransomware attacks as the most popular cryptocurrency cybercrime. US based exchange Bittrex is being ordered to reveal one of its users due to criminal activity. A senator from utah has introduced a bill proposing cryptocurrency/blockchain-related products should be exempted from the state’s money transmitter act. A hotel chain in spain has launched a pilot to test customer payments in bitcoin. Links: Hotel Chain in Spain Launches Pilot to Accept Bitcoin Payments | The Daily Hodl IBM: Cybercriminals Are Moving On From Ransomware to Cryptojacking - Bitcoinist.com Utah Bill Would Exempt Blockchain Firms from Money Transmitter Act - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/4/20196 minutes, 1 second
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March 3, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news Bitcoin is holding at $3,803 XRP is even at 31 cents and Ethereum is even at $131 Those are your leaders by market cap The largest Saudi ATM provider, Alhamrani Universal, has collaborated with the blockchain identity platform ShoCard to develop a blockchain based biometric ATM. Ripple has won a small victory in a class action lawsuit—a judge ruled this week that the class action lawsuit must remain in federal court. Circle seeks 250 million in additional funding. Germany sets date to establish a national crypto strategy. Links: XRP Now Officially Supported on Tim Draper-Backed Crypto Exchange Coinhako Germany Follows Russia: Government To Outline Crypto Strategy by Mid-2019 Major Saudi ATM Provider Partners With Blockchain Identity Platform Ripple Scores Minor Victory in US Securities Class Action - CoinDesk Crypto Startup Circle Seeking $250 Million in New Funding — The Information Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/3/20196 minutes, 9 seconds
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March 2, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news: Bitcoin is down slightly at $3,806 XRP is down 2% at 31 cents and Ethereum down 2% at $130 At the recent agriculture summit in Paris, Macron called for exploring blockchain to improve traceability of agriculture products. A recent audit has shown the QuadrigaCX cold wallets have been empty since April of 2018. Thai SEC steps back on coins allowed for ICOs, and base pairs. Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey shows off his Casa Node. Links: Quadriga Crypto Mystery Deepens With `Cold Wallets' Found Empty - Bloomberg Déclaration de M. Emmanuel Macron, Président de la République, sur la politique agricole commune, à Paris le 23 février 2019. - vie-publique.fr Thai SEC Bans Three Cryptocurrencies from ICO Investment, Trading Pairs - CoinDesk Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Shows Off His (Casa) Bitcoin Full Node - Bitcoinist.com Thailand SEC Makes Bizarre Crypto Announcement Ahead of Heated Crucial Elections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/2/20196 minutes, 10 seconds
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March 1, 2019

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for today, March 1, 2019. Ethereum OK NYT Says Facebook Launching Crypto Federal Reserve Incorporates Hypothetical Crypto Failure Into Stress Tests Ripple Did Not Pay Coinbase to List XRP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/1/20195 minutes, 51 seconds
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February 28, 2019

Cryptocurrency and Blockchain news for today, February 28,2019. GIC Private Limited Backed Coinbase Brave Taps TAP Network Sixty-five Million More for Figure Technologies Links: Singapore State-Owned Fund Backed Coinbase's $300 Million Raise: Report - CoinDesk Morgan Creek Joins $65 Million Series B for Blockchain Home Equity Loan Firm - CoinDesk Basic Attention Token Now Redeemable at Over 250,000 Brands Including Amazon, Starbucks, Uber, and Apple | CryptoSlate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/28/20195 minutes, 43 seconds
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February 27, 2019

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for today, February 27, 2019. Russia Clarifies AML Rules for Crypto Nivaura Raises $20 Million Total Cryptopia Reveals 9.4 Percent of Total Assets Stolen in Hack Expect Ether Price Volatility During Constantinople Links: Russian Supreme Court Classifies Illicit Crypto Use Under Money Laundering Laws London Stock Exchange Leads $20 Million Fundraise for Blockchain Startup Nivaura - CoinDesk How the Coming Constantinople Hard Fork Could Stir Up Ether Markets - CoinDesk Hacked Exchange Cryptopia Discloses Estimate of Stolen Crypto - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/27/20196 minutes, 22 seconds
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February 26, 2019

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for today, February 26, 2019. Coinbase Pro Lists XRP Softbank and TBCAsoft Partnert ICO Fetch.io Sells Out ICO in Ten Seconds Links: Coinbase Pro Adds Support for XRP | Cointelegraph SoftBank Eyes Blockchain to Solve Issues With Online Authentication - CoinDesk The Block - Crypto simplified Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/26/20195 minutes, 25 seconds
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February 25, 2019

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for today, February 25, 2019. Tapatalk Taps EOS US Government Returns Bitcoin After Hack TRON Hard Fork Links: Tapatalk takes EOS to the Mainstream, Over 300 Million Users Introduced to the Digital Currency US Government Returns Bitcoins Retrieved Following 2016 Bitfinex Hack - CoinDesk Tron Will Hard Fork in February to Add Institution-Friendly Features, CEO Confirms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/25/20195 minutes, 51 seconds
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February 24, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 4.5% at $4,112 XRP is up 4.5% at 33 cents and Ethereum is up 10% at $162 Liechtenstein-based Bank Frick has announced they’re launching an institutional cryptocurrency trading platform called DLT markets. The developers of Ontology have released a development platform on Google’s cloud marketplace. Mercury FX, a ripple partner is planning to open up as many as 10 new payment corridors using xRapid by the middle of 2019. Microsoft’s Stratis, a turnkey ICO platform. Links: Microsoft Wants to Help Make Your ICO a Success Liechtenstein’s Bank Frick Launches Institutional Crypto Trading Platform Ontology Development Platform Now Released on Google's Cloud Marketplace Ripple Partner Integrating XRP-Based Payments to Middle East and Canada | The Daily Hodl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/24/20196 minutes, 20 seconds
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February 23, 2019

Todays's cryptocurrency and blockchain news: Bitcoin is down .5% at $3,933 XRP is down .75% at 31 cents and Ethereum is down slightly at $146 Those are your leaders by market cap. Thailand has approved an ammendment that would allow blockchain-based securities to be issued and traded in the country. The FBI is now soliciting voluntary information from those who invested in the BitConnect Samsung to store cryptocurrency private keys on its new S10 phone. CasperLabs, a new startup in New York, has launched with the aim of building a new blockchain based on a version of proof-of-stake. Links: Samsung's Galaxy S10 Will Support Cryptocurrency Key Storage | CryptoSlate CasperLabs Is Building a PoS Blockchain With Help from Ethereum's Vlad Zamfir - CoinDesk FBI Seeking Potential Victims of BitConnect to Assist Investigation - CoinDesk Thailand Green Lights Issuance and Trading of Blockchain Securities - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/23/20196 minutes, 23 seconds
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February 22, 2019

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for today, Febrary 22, 2019. Pantera Capital Raises $130 Million for Third Fund University of Michigan Investing in A16z, Again Zcash Company Name Change Links: Crypto Hedge Fund Pantera Capital Seals $130 Million for Third Crypto Venture Fund — After Cease University of Michigan Considers Further Investment in A16z's Crypto Fund - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/22/20195 minutes, 42 seconds
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February 21, 2019

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for today, February 21, 2019. Total Crypto Trading Volume Hit 10-Month High Binance Launches Testnet Google Adds Bitcoin Symbol to iOS Keyboard French Tobacco Shops Get Crypto With It Links: Global Cryptocurrency Trading Volumes Jump to 300-Day Highs - CoinDesk Forbes Search Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/21/20196 minutes, 56 seconds
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February 20, 2019

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for today, February 20, 2019. BitGo Offers $100 Million in Insurance on Lost or Stolen Crypto Keys Industry Group Wants Gov Support For Crypto R3 and Instamatch Global Partner with 50 Banks Using Corda Settler Links: BitGo Offering $100 Million in Crypto Insurance Through Lloyd's of London - CoinDesk US Advocacy Group Calls for National Action Plan on Blockchain - CoinDesk The Ripple Effect: R3 Bringing XRP to 50 Banks in New Blockchain and Crypto Pilot | The Daily Hodl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/20/20196 minutes, 35 seconds
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February 19, 2019

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for today, February 19, 2019. Coinbase Buys Neutrino Germany Wants Crypto Comments Beam Gets Recruit Co., Ltd. Cash Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/19/20196 minutes, 2 seconds
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February 18, 2019

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for today, February 18, 2019. Streamr Anounces Monoplasma The Shift Gets the Shaft April 11 SpendApp Adds XRP Links: Ethereum Scaling Tech Monoplasma Wants to Let Dapps Broadcast Crypto - CoinDesk Report: Coinbase-Supported Bitcoin Debit Card to Shut Operations in April Ripple’s XRP Can Now be Spent in More than 40M Locations Across 180 Countries | CoinSpeaker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/18/20195 minutes, 52 seconds
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February 17, 2019

Bitcoin is down .5% at $3,563 XRP is down .5% at 29 cents and Ethereum is up 1% at $123 Hackers used PUBG to orchestrate a hack on a Turkish crypto firm stealing nearly 2.5 million worth of crypto. Visa and Mastercard are expected to raise fees for processing transactions in April The Constantinople update should occur in about 2 weeks. Over 150 people bought pizza with Bitcoin this week using the lightning network. Links: 'Make Bitcoin Fun Again': New Lightning App Lets You Buy Pizza With BTC - CoinDesk Visa, Mastercard mull increasing fees for processing transactions: WSJ | Reuters (152) Ethereum Core Devs Meeting #55 [2019-02-15] - YouTube Turkish police catch suspects who stole TL 13 million in cryptocurrency while playing PUBG - Daily Sabah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/17/20195 minutes, 34 seconds
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February 16, 2019

Bitcoin is up .5% at $3,585 XRP is up slightly at 30 cents Ethereum is up 1% at $121 Apple looking at blockchain guidelines for supply chain per SEC filing Ripple CEO, Brad Garlinghouse is taking JP Morgan to task for the launch of JPM Coin Mastercard is teaming up with Token.io, to develop an "Open Banking Hub” The SEC has announced that it’s beginning review of the NYSE Arca and Bitwise Bitcoin ETF Links: Mastercard Teams Up With Stellar Fintech Startup | Crypto Briefing J.P. Morgan is using Ethereum to launch a 'digital U.S. dollar'—here's what it means for blockchain - The Block Apple Hints at Behind-the-Scenes Blockchain Work in New SEC Filing - CoinDesk NYSE Arca Filing Kicks Off Countdown for New Bitcoin ETF - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/16/20196 minutes, 13 seconds
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February 15, 2019

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for today, February 15, 2019. Coinsquare Buys StellarX Luxembourg Approves Blockchain Securities Elevated Returns Turns to Tezos Links: Major Canadian Exchange Coinsquare Acquires Zero-Fee Payment Network StellarX Luxembourg Passes Bill to Give Blockchain Securities Legal Status - CoinDesk Elevated Returns and Securitize to Tokenize USD $1B of Real Estate on Tezos, Will Build New Compliant Security Token Issuance Standards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/15/20195 minutes, 50 seconds
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February 14, 2019

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for today, February 14, 2019. Coinbase Pays 30K to Fixl Bug Intel Launches Commercial Blockchain Status Has Your Wallet Links: Coinbase Just Paid a $30K Bounty for the Discovery of Critical Bug - CoinDesk Intel Launches Commercial Blockchain Package Based on Hyperledger Fabric Status Launches a 'Tap-to-Pay' Crypto Hardware Wallet - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/14/20196 minutes, 7 seconds
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February 13, 2019

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for today, February 13, 2019. GMO Internet Reports Loss ASICs Hashing Monero Amazon Adds Ethereum Cops Retire With Crypto ALS Partners With TRON Links: GMO Internet’s Crypto Business Reports $12 Million Loss in 2018 - CoinDesk Report Claims 85% of the Monero Network Dominated by ASIC Miners - Bitcoin News CryptoDigest Police Pension Backs Morgan Creek's $40 Million Blockchain Venture Capital Fund ALS Association Partners With TRON to Use Blockchain to Track Donations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/13/20196 minutes, 36 seconds
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February 12, 2019

Cryptocurrency and blockshain news for today, February 12, 2019. Cory Johnson Out at Ripple FSB Chair: Cryptos Make it Tougher GM Joins With Spring Labs, Wants Your ID on the Chain Links: GM Financial Partners With Blockchain Startup to Fight Identity Fraud - CoinDesk Cryptos Could Challenge 'Any Financial Framework': New FSB Chair - CoinDesk Cory Johnson Out As Ripple's Chief Market Strategist - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/12/20196 minutes, 24 seconds
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February 11, 2019

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for today, February 11, 2019. Tippin on Twitter By End of Month? SEC Studying, Again ICE Budgets 20 Million for Bakkt in 2019 Links: Tippin to Allow Twitter Users to Send, Receive Tips in Bitcoin's Lightning Network SEC Commissioner Peirce Confirms Guidance on Crypto Tokens Is Coming - CoinDesk NYSE Parent ICE Anticipates Over $20 Million Spend on Bakkt This Year - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/11/20195 minutes, 50 seconds
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February 10, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Bitcoin is down .5% at $3,601 XRP is down 3% at 29 cents Ethereum is down 2% at $116 BinanceChain to charge $100,000 for coin listing The FSC of Mauritius has announced that it will begin issuing licenses for custodian services for digital assets. The BitTorrent token airdrop begins this week, and runs monthly through february of 2025. Canadian Securities Regulators to investigate QuadrigaCX Links: BinanceChain to Charge a Listing Fee of About $100,000 - Coindoo Mauritius to Issue Custody Service Licences for Digital Assets Beginning March - Ethereum World News What to Know Tron's BitTorrent Token Airdrop This Week - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/10/20196 minutes, 17 seconds
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February 9, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is up 6% at $3,628 XRP is up 5% at 31 cents Ethereum is up 10% at $118 A UK secondary school team has taken the third place prize at the Barclays sponsored blockchain interoperability hackathon in London. Ripple has announced the addition of 11 new schools to its university blockchain research initiative. Child exploitation material uploaded to the BSV platform. The Canadian exchange QuadrigaCX has drawn the attention of the cryptoverse. Links: Ripple to Sponsor Blockchain Activity in 11 Universities High School Team Places Third in Barclays Blockchain Challenge Event - CoinDesk Funds Were Moving From QuadrigaCX Right Before Its Collapse - CoinDesk Craig Wright Defiant After Child Exploitation Images Found On BSV Blockchain - ETHNews.com Indian Hospital Releases Details About QuadrigaCX CEO's Death - CoinDesk — More on QuadrigaCX QuadrigaCX granted creditor protection while it searches for $250M in cryptocurrency | CBC News — Still more on QuadrigaCX QuadrigaCX likely lacked any ETH cold wallets, per report - The Block — QuadrigaCX on The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/9/20197 minutes, 14 seconds
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February 8, 2019

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for today, February 8, 2019. Abra Adds XRP Jackson: SEC Will OK Bitcoin ETF One Day Max Keiser Predicts Hash Orgy Links: Abra CEO Says 'Yes' to XRP for US Stocks, As Ripple Partners With 11 New Universities | The Daily Hodl SEC Commissioner Jackson Thinks Regulator Will Approve BTC ETF, Leaked Interview Shows Max Keiser Says Countries Will Mine Bitcoin in a 'Frantic, Wild Orgy of Hashing', Plus Ripple and XRP, Ethereum, Tron, Litecoin, IOTA: Crypto News Alert | The Daily Hodl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/8/20196 minutes, 14 seconds
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February 7, 2019

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for today, February 7, 2019. Ripple's xCurrent Faster, Cheaper Than SWIFT Edward Snowden Praises Zcash Bug Fix Links: Ripple Says xCurrent Beats Swift by 90%, Pushes for Institutional Adoption of XRP | The Daily Hodl Snowden Praises Zcash For Squishing Counterfeit Bug | Crypto Briefing — No agenda Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/7/20196 minutes, 27 seconds
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February 6, 2019

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for today, February 6, 2019. Bitcoin down 2% at $3,413 XRP down 2% at 29 cents ETH down 4% at $104 Alchemist and Techstars Back Paperstreet Links: Why Token Sales Are Still Big News For Accelerators | Crypto Briefing Cryptocurrency Exchange Says It Can't Access $190 Million After CEO Unexpectedly Died : NPR — Site exclusive Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Becomes Latest to Take Bitcoin's 'Lightning Torch' - CoinDesk — Site exclusive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/6/20195 minutes, 18 seconds
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February 5, 2019

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for today, February 5, 2019. Facebook In Cryptocurrency Blockchain Land Registry in Mexico India Fears Crypto May Hurt Money Links: Facebook Makes First Blockchain Acquisition With Chainspace: Sources on Cheddar Overstock's Medici Inks Deal for Local Land Registry in Mexico - CoinDesk India fears that bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies may hurt rupee — Quartz India Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/5/20196 minutes, 2 seconds
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February 4, 2019

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for today, February 4, 2019. Crypto Mining To Paraguay SEC Wants Your Crypto Info Three Percent of Americans Used Bitcoin to Purchase Something Last Month Happy Birthday Links: Bitfury Partners to Launch Bitcoin Mining Centers in Paraguay - CoinDesk US SEC Seeking Big Data Tool for Major Blockchains - CoinDesk Only 3% of Americans Bought Something With Bitcoin Last Month, A 5-Year Bet Reveals - BitcoinNews.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/4/20196 minutes, 40 seconds
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February 3, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain headlines. Bitcoin is down slightly at $3,485 XRP is down 1% at 30 cents Ethereum is up slightly at $108 The SEC and the CFTC have 5 weeks of work to catch up on and a bitcoin ETF is not likely at the top of their list. A newly uncovered malware steals browser cookies and other information on Apple MacBooks to steal cryptocurrencies. The Wyoming State Senate has passed a bill recognizing cryptocurrency as money. Ripple is looking to expand to China with a new office in Shanghai. Links: Bill Detail New Malware Targets Apple Mac Computers to Steal and Mine Cryptos - CoinDesk Wall Street Crypto Products May Have to Wait as US Regulators Confront Backlog - CoinDesk Ripple Targets China's $67 Billion Remittance Market, Plans to Open New Office in Shanghai | The Daily Hodl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/3/20197 minutes, 8 seconds
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February 2, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain headlines Bitcoin is up slightly at $3,435 XRP is up slightly at 30 cents Ethereum is up 1% at $103 IBM has partnered with Pacific International lines putting an electronic bill of Lading on the blockchain to ship oranges. Ethereum developers are evaluating a limit on high-high-powerd ASIC miners. HOSHO, a smart contract has had to let go of 80% of its staff. A 2016 case in Florida has come back to the courts for a man illegally transmitting and laundering unregulated bitcoin. Coinbase’s director of Data Science and Risk is departing the company after 3.5 years to start something new. Links: IBM puts literal oranges on the blockchain - The Block Ethereum Developers Delay Mining Algorithm Change for Code Audit - CoinDesk Coinbase's Director of Data Science and Risk Leaves to 'Build From Scratch' - CoinDesk Smart Contract Auditor Lets Go 80% of Staff in Crypto Winter Cutbacks - CoinDesk Court ruling paves way to arrest unregulated Bitcoin sales | Miami Herald Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/2/20196 minutes, 40 seconds
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February 1, 2019

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for today, February 1, 2019. UK Firm B2C2 OTC Ltd. Offers Crypto CFDs Prime Trust Drops Charges Binance Partners With Simplex to Offer Credit Card Purchases of Crypto SBI Holding CEO Says Jig Is Up for SWIFT Links: UK Firm Gets Regulatory Green Light to Offer Crypto Derivatives - CoinDesk Prime Trust Undercuts Rivals in Crypto Custody Race - CoinDesk Binance Just Enabled Debit and Credit Card Payments - Coindoo Ripple and R3 Will Leverage XRP to Become 'Global Standard' for Financial Operations: SBI Holdings | The Daily Hodl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/1/20196 minutes, 41 seconds
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January 31, 2019

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for today, January 31, 2019. South Korea Continues Ban on ICOs SWIFT Partners With R3; Using Corda Iran Loosens Crypto Reigns Links: South Korea Will Maintain ICO Ban After Finding Token Projects Broke Rules - CoinDesk Swift Partners with Blockchain Startup R3 which uses Ripple (XRP) - Coindoo Iran Launches Gold-backed Cryptocurrency as Anticipation for Crypto-Rial Grows to Evade US Sanctions - CCN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/31/20196 minutes, 44 seconds
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January 30, 2019

Cryptocurrency and blockhain news for today, January 30, 2019. Fidelity Investments March Launch for Crypto Custody Gemini Clears SOC 2 Exam Russia Tracks Diamonds With Blockchain Links: Fidelity May Formally Launch Its Crypto Custody Service in March - CoinDesk Crypto Exchange Gemini Passes Security Compliance Audit Conducted by Deloitte - CoinDesk Russia’s Ministry of Education Introduces System for Tracking Diamonds via Blockchain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/30/20196 minutes, 13 seconds
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January 29, 2019

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for today, January 29, 2019. Brave Teams With Cheddar for Free Content Euro Exim Bank to Use xCurrent Iran Announces State-Crypto Tangem to Print Marshall Islands' SOV Notes Links: Blockchain Browser Brave to Offer Free Access to Premium Cheddar Content - CoinDesk The First Bank Utilizing XRP Reveals Ripple-Based Trade Finance System to Replace Swift | The Daily Hodl Iran Could Announce a State Cryptocurrency to Evade US Sanctions Today Swiss Wallet Firm to Produce Physical Banknotes for Marshall Islands Digital Currency Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/29/20196 minutes, 55 seconds
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January 28, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news: Bitcoin is down 3.2% at $3,411 XRP is down 5.1% at 28 cents Ethereum is down 8% at $103 Senators in Washington State have introduced a pro-blockchain and DLT bill. Binance CEO has confirmed via twitter that Binance DEX will allow users to control their private keys when interacting with the exchange via hardware devices. Kik CEO ted livingston is challenging the SEC over their assertion that Kik issued an unregistered security. Italy has announced its first set of regulation for blockchain technology. Links: Italy Announces First Set of Regulation for Blockchain Technologies - Ethereum World News Washington State Introduces Bill Encouraging Development of Blockchain and DLT | CryptoSlate Binance: Decentralized Exchange Will Connect With Hardware Wallets - Bitcoinist.com Are ICO Tokens Securities? Startup Wants a Judge to Decide - WSJ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/28/20196 minutes, 41 seconds
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January 27, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Bitcoin is down 1.3% $3,531 XRP is down 2.3% at 30 cents Ethereum is down 2.3% at $112 News out of DAVOS shows that New America, ConsenSys, and the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health are collaborating with Levi Strauss & Co. on a two year pilot program to develop a blockchain-backed worker well-being system. Polymath is locking up approximately $9 million dollars worth of its tokens for the next 5 years. LibertyX becomes the first licensee to offer bitcoin purchasing options via ATMs to New York State residents. Mitsubish UFJ Financial Group has teamed up with the American company Akamai to build a blockchain based consumer payment network in time for the Tokyo Olmpyics. Links: Will people ditch cash for cryptocurrency? Japan is about to find out - MIT Technology Review New America, ConsenSys, and Harvard Awarded Federal Grant to Build Blockchain-Powered System to Track Health and Well-being of Factory Workers Security Token Startup Polymath Locks up 75 Million Tokens - CoinDesk Breakthrough: New Yorkers Can Buy Bitcoin at Traditional ATMs | The Daily Hodl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/27/20196 minutes, 55 seconds
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January 26, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Bitcoin is even at $3,554 XRP is down slightly at 31 cents Ethereum is up slightly at $115 NYSE Arca and Bitwise Asset Management are in discussions to bring the first bitcoin ETF to market in the US—slowed by the US government shutdown. Morgan Creek Digital has backed a 3.1 million dollar seed round for the tokenized real-estate startup RealBlocks. Bank of England denying Maduro access to $1.2 Billion. Ripple is at the center of a recent deal between SBI holdings, and the RDIF. Links: NYSE Arca Files Paperwork for Bitwise Bitcoin ETF Approval - CoinDesk Venezuela Denied Access to Overseas Gold: This is Why Bitcoin is Important | NewsBTC A Big Deal for Ripple as SBI Joins Russian Banks to Invest in SBS Bank Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/26/20196 minutes, 19 seconds
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January 25, 2019

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for today, January 25, 2019. NASDAQ Invests in Sybiont XRP Market Cap Overstated? Bermuda's Burt Brags 'Bout Blockchain Bank Links: Nasdaq Just Made its Biggest Commitment to Cryptocurrency Yet Shock Claim: Ripple (XRP) Market Cap Massively Lower Than Advertised Exclusive: Bermuda to Announce Launch of a Crypto-Friendly Bank Next Week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/25/20196 minutes, 8 seconds
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January 24, 2019

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for today, January 24, 2019. New Hampshire to Accept Crypto? Cryptopia Suffers Disturbing $16 Million Dollar Hack ETF Proposal Withdrawn; Bitcoin Price Stable Links: US: New Hampshire Bill Aims to Legalize Bitcoin for State Payments in 2020 New Zealand Exchange Cryptopia Lost $16 Million in Hack, Not Initially Reported $2.5 Million: Research Why the Bitcoin Price Barely Moved Following CBOE's Withdrawal of ETF Proposal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/24/20196 minutes, 32 seconds
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January 23, 2019

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for today, Janyary 23, 2019. PA Says Crypto Not Money Chicago Exchange Start-Up Announces Crypto Spot Trading Links: Seed CX Launches Spot Bitcoin Trading in Bid for Big-Money Investors - CoinDesk Pennsylvania Clarifies That Crypto Exchanges Are Not Money Transmitters - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/23/20196 minutes, 22 seconds
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January 22, 2019

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for today, January 22, 2019. Huw van Stennis Not Worried About Cryptos Deloitte Survey Results Positive for Crypto Yahoo Cofounder Jerry Yang High On Crypto Links: Crypto is Worthless, Fails Basic Financial Tests: Bank of England Adviser Deloitte's 2018 Global Blockchain Survey: Blockchain is "Getting Closer to Its Breakout Moment" Yahoo Founder Bullish on Bitcoin and Crypto, Calls Blockchain a 'Natural Fit for Banks and Trading' | The Daily Hodl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/22/20196 minutes, 27 seconds
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January 21, 2019

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for today, January 21, 2019. Wyoming Again Making Crypto Home on the Range SBI Invests $15 Million in Tangen Crypto Garage Working With BlockStream Testing Yen Stablecoion Links: Japan’s SBI Invests $15 Million In Crypto Card Wallet Maker Tangem - CoinDesk Digital Garage to Test Yen-Pegged Stablecoin on Blockstream Network - CoinDesk Bitcoin [BTC] could be given the same legal status as money in Wyoming - AMBCrypto CryptoPanic - News aggregator platform indicating impact on price and market for traders and cryptocurrency enthusiasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/21/20196 minutes, 58 seconds
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January 20, 2019

Bitcoin is down 3.5% at $3,512 XRP is down 3.3% 31 cents Ethereum down 4% at $117 The United Arab Emirates, and Saudia Arabia have announced an agreement to cooperate on a joint cryptocurrency. The Swiss bank Vontobel announces it will be launching Digital Asset Vault. The US department of Health and Human Services is embracing distributed ledger technology. Some bitcoin-savvy new parents have amassed 1.08 BTC for their newborn thanks to an ad in a local paper Links: Emirates News Agency - Saudi-Emirati powerhouse announces 7 joint initiatives in vital sectors Swiss Bank Set to Launch a Digital Asset Vault - Coindoo USA: Blockchain Technology to Revitalize the Health Department’s Contract Acquisition Function Newborn Baby Collects Money for College in Two Weeks Thanks to Bitcoin Donations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/20/20196 minutes, 12 seconds
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January 19, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Bitcoin is up 3% at $3,720 XRP is up 2.6% 33 cents Ethereum up 3.6% at $124 Those are your leaders by market cap Wyoming is taking another step to attract blockchain businesses. They have introduced a bill that clarifys the legal position of digital assets as well as offers digital asset custody through banks. Coinstar is adding bitcoin to the list of options for change conversion through a partnership with Coinme. The LTO network and IBM watson are teaming up to help take a load off of the Dutch criminal justice system. The Stock Exchange of Thailand is exploring the possibility of offering a new digital assets exchange. Links: Wyoming Introduces Bill Offering Cryptocurrencies Legal Clarity To Attract Blockchain Business Crypto Hits the Mainstream: Shoppers Can Now Buy Bitcoin at US Supermarkets | The Daily Hodl LTO Network and IBM Watson to Ease Administrative Burden for Dutch Criminal Justice System | UseTheBitcoin Thai Stock Exchange Plans to Launch a Token Trading Platform - CoinDesk Venezuela Could Set New Precedent for Bitcoin as a Medium of Exchange | CryptoSlate — Site Exclusive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/19/20196 minutes, 1 second
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January 18, 2019

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for today, January 18,2019. The Pirate Bay Loads Malware TSMC Crypto-Mining Sector Down Coinme Teams With Coinstar Selling Bitcoin Near You Links: Pirate Bay-Targeting Malware Hijacks Websites to Steal Cryptocurrency Chip Maker TSMC Reports 'Big Drop' in Crypto Mining Revenue - CoinDesk US: Bitcoin ATM Firm Coinme to Sell Bitcoin at Coinstar Coin Counting Machines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/18/20196 minutes, 14 seconds
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January 17, 2019

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for today, January 17, 2019. Blockstream Takes Space for Developers Hard Fork Constantinople Postponed Circle's USDC Stablecoin 100% Backed by Paper Dollars Links: Blockchain Tech Firm Blockstream Launches Beta Version of Satellite API for Data Broadcast Ethereum Foundation postpones Constantinople fork to investigate vulnerabilities Circle’s USDC Stablecoin Fully Dollar Backed, Says Latest Auditor's Report - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/17/20196 minutes, 43 seconds
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January 16, 2019

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for today, January 16, 2019. Euro Exim Bank First xRapid Bank Sixty-One Percent Don't Know Crypto Losses Can Be Written Off Taxes Dmity Medvedev Says Dob'tBury Crypto: Watch Links: The First Bank Using XRP Says Ripple Partnership Will Create a 'New Era' of Innovative Payment Solutions | The Daily Hodl Russia’s Prime Minister: Bear Market Is Not a Reason to Bury Cryptocurrencies US Bitcoin Investors Lost $1.7 Billion in 2018, 61% Unaware They Can Claim a Tax Deduction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/16/20196 minutes, 24 seconds
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January 15, 2019

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for today, January 15, 2019. Bitmex Ends Service to USA, Canada Clients George Nethercutt, Jr. Praises State Department IP Efforts, Slams SEC in Op-Ed Scott Galloway Says 2019 Will Be Bad Year For Crypto Links: Hong Kong Crypto Exchange BitMex Shutting Down Trading Accounts in the US and Quebec US Regulators’ Approach to Crypto Is Obstructing Innovation: Ex-Congressman UCLA Professor says Crypto Will Go From Bad to Worse in 2019, Will it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/15/20196 minutes, 30 seconds
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January 14, 2019

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for today, January 14, 2019. Bitmain Closes Amsterdam Office Tim Draper Made $18.96 Million in Bitcoin in Five Years Vontobel Announces Digital Asset Vault Links: Chinese Mining Giant Bitmain Is Closing Another Overseas Office - CoinDesk Tim Draper Made $89M+ From His Bitcoin Investment in 5 Years Swiss Multi-Billion Dollar Bank Vontobel Launches Regulated Crypto Custody Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/14/20196 minutes, 36 seconds
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January 13, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Bitcoin is down slightly at $3,616 XRP is unchanged at 33 cents Ethereum is down 1.5% at $123 Salaries are up for blockchain developers, and related jobs are on the rise. Venezuelans who have had dealing in cryptocurrency or foreign currency are required to report their income and pay taxes in that currency, not the Bolivar. The OCIE of the SEC highlighted the cryptocurrency market as one of the six points of is compliance monitoring activities for 2019. The exchange gate. io is reporting that half of the money lost in the recent 51% attack has been returned to the exchange. Links: Crypto Exchange Gate.io Confirms 51% Attack on Ethereum Classic, Promises Refunds SEC Report: Examining Cryptocurrency a Priority in 2019 - Bitcoinist.com Blockchain craze helps push up related salaries | Computerworld Venezuela Issues Decree Regarding Payment of cryptocurrency Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/13/20195 minutes, 53 seconds
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January 12, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Bitcoin is down half a percent at $3,626 XRP is down 1% at 33 cents Ethereum is up slightly at $125 Roberto Escobar, Pabalo Escobar’s brother, is launching a cryptocurrency targeted at funding the impeachment of the sitting US president. The Kotak Mahindra Bank, India’s second largest private-sector bank is allegedly requiring account holders to refrain from dealings in crypto. According to Texas Public Radio, mining giant Bitmain is shelving its plans to build a $500 million dollar crypto mining center in Rockdale Texas. New York City has launched its very own blockchain cetnter. Links: Pablo Escobar's Brother Says New Crypto Will Fund 'Impeach Trump' Effort - CoinDesk Bitmain Scales Back Texas Bitcoin Mine | Texas Public Radio Major Indian Bank Threatens to Close Accounts of Users Transacting in Crypto: Report New York City Economic Corp Launches Blockchain Education Center - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/12/20196 minutes, 35 seconds
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January 11, 2019

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for today, January 11, 2019. SendFriend Starts First Quarter 2019 China Crypto-Regs Hit 2/15/19 BIS Says 70% of Central Banks Are Studying CBDCs Links: Ripple-Backed Payment Platform SendFriend Launching in Q1 2019, Will Utilize XRP for Instant Cross-Border Remittances | The Daily Hodl China to Enforce Regulation for Blockchain Companies in February 70% of Central Banks are Working on Digital Currencies, No Hurry to Issue Them: BIS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/11/20197 minutes, 12 seconds
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January 10, 2019

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for today, January 10, 2019. Bitmain Product Man to CEO Blockchain Home On the Range in Wyoming 15 Percent of Ethereum Nodes Ready for Constantinople Links: Bitmain Poised to Appoint Tech Chief as New CEO, Says Report - CoinDesk Cardano Moving To Wyoming As New Governor Praises Blockchain - Bitcoinist.com Constantinople Hard Fork: 1 Week to Go, Less Than 15% of Nodes Ready - Cryptovest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/10/20196 minutes, 3 seconds
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January 9, 2019

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for today, January 9, 2019. Li Ka-Shing Invests in Bakkt Russia to Purchase 10 Billion Dollars of Bitcoin First Quarter 2019 Thailand Grants Three Crypto Licenses, Denies Two Links: World’s 23rd Richest Man Invests in Cryptocurrency Exchange Bakkt’s First Funding Round | CryptoSlate Russia Will Buy $10 Billion in Bitcoin, Ditch US Dollar and Become Huge Crypto Whale: Russian Economist | The Daily Hodl Thailand's Finance Ministry Grants Licenses to Three Crypto Exchanges Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/9/20195 minutes, 41 seconds
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January 8, 2019

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for today, January 8, 2019. India: No Digital Rupee Ripple Network Signing Banks Daily European Central Banker Ardo Hansson: No to Crypto Links: 'Too Early' for Central Bank Digital Currency: India Shelves Crypto Rupee Plans More Banks Join Ripple to Enjoy Zero Fee Service Based on Ripple Network Cryptocurrencies a 'Load of Nonsense': ECB Member Ardo Hansson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/8/20196 minutes, 2 seconds
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January 7, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Bitcoin Up Four Percent at $4,033.00 Ethereum Down Two Percent at $153.00 XRP Up Two Percent at 35 cents Kuwait Finance House Launches Using RippleTechnology CoinFLEX to Launch Futures Exchange in February with 20x Leverage Two Colorado Lawmakers Want to Exempt Crypto From Securities Law Coinbase De-Platforms GAB.ai and Andrew Torba Links: CryptoPanic - News aggregator platform indicating impact on price and market for traders and cryptocurrency enthusiasts Hong Kong Crypto Exchange to Offer Bitcoin Futures with 20x Leverage Colorado Senators File Bill to Exempt Cryptos from Securities Laws - CoinDesk Coinbase De-Platforms Gab While Square Allows Bitcoin Withdrawals — $71.46B Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/7/20196 minutes, 50 seconds
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January 6, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Bitcoin is down slightly at $3,823 Ethereum is down 2% at $151 XRP is down slightly at 35 cents The US based exchange Kraken received 475 requests from regulators in 2018. An independant auction house in Northern Ireland has become the first in the UK to facilitate a sale of seized cryptocurrency assets. Vlad Nistor, the founder and CEO of Romanian-based conflux is being extradited to the US. Stablecoins in Texas may qualify as Money under clarified Texas state law. Links: Crypto Exchange Kraken Received 475 Disclosure Requests from Regulators in 2018 UK's First Auction of Seized Cryptocurrency by Independent Body Scheduled The CEO of a Leading Romanian-Based Crypto Exchange— Coinflux, to be Extradited to the U.S - Coindoo Stablecoin Issuers May Need Licenses in Texas, Unlike Most Crypto Startups - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/6/20196 minutes, 25 seconds
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January 5, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Bitcoin is up 1.5% at $3,836 Ethereum is up 4% at $156 XRP is up 1% at 35 cents The cabinet of the Irish government has approved stronger KYC/AML regulations for the country. The Chilean Treasury Department is looking to blockchain to streamline tax collection. Chris Dixon published an op-ed in Wired magazine on how cryptocurrency and blockchain are the pendulum swinging back against internet giants. A project from Estonia that is looking to create a tokenized, digital stock exchange. Links: Ireland to Implement New AML/KYC Measures Affecting Crypto Chile Looks to Incorruptible Tax Collection Using DLT - BitcoinNews.com Apple, Google, Facebook, Amazon, Tesla Stocks to be Tokenized on Ethereum's Blockchain — They require registration for any exchange that lists securities. There would then presumably be numerous requirements and other complications for a stock derivative (token) which can freely move across the globe. Blockchain Can Wrest the Internet From Corporations' Grasp | WIRED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/5/20196 minutes, 26 seconds
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January 4, 2019

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for January 4, 2018. Coinbase Sits On Bitcoin SV Bittorrent Launches Token on TRON John McAfee Says No to IRS Via Twitter Links: Coinbase Has Still Not Issued Bitcoin SV to Customers CryptoPanic - News aggregator platform indicating impact on price and market for traders and cryptocurrency enthusiasts Crypto Shill John McAfee: I Haven't Filed a Tax Return in 8 Years Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/4/20196 minutes, 59 seconds
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January 3, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Bitcoin is up 1.5% at $3,908 Ethereum is up 9% at $155 XRP is up 2% at 37 cents The NECTC of Thailand has developed blockchain technology for e-voting. Fortnite is reportedly adding Monero to the list of payment options in Fortnite Retail Row. Iran's Secretary of Criminal Content Definitions Task Force has issued a warning against “any cooperation” with Gram, the native token of Telegram. Links: Thai National Tech Development Center to Introduce Blockchain in Voting Iranian Official Calls 'Any Cooperation' With Telegram’s Cryptocurrency 'Criminal' - ETHNews.com New York Forms Blockchain Study Task Force, Hints at BitLicense Update - CoinDesk — site exclusive Monero: The Newest Payment Option On Fortnite Merch Store - ETHNews.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/3/20196 minutes, 6 seconds
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January 2, 2019

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for January 2, 2019. TheDarkOverlord is Back TRON Goes 2 to 40 Developers Ripple/XRP Number Three Links: Hacker Group: Pay Bitcoin Ransom or We'll Release 9/11 Papers TRON Cryptocurrency's Development Team Grows From 2 to Over 40 Ethereum Reclaims Top Altcoin Position, Rises $500,000 Clear of XRP’s Market Cap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/2/20196 minutes, 25 seconds
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January 1, 2019

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for January 1, 2019. Bakkt Raises $182.5 Million Georgia State Senator Charged Iran Says No Telegram or Gram Links: Bakkt Raises $182.5M From Microsoft And Other Big-Name Investors - Bitcoinist.com Iran Declares Telegram Crypto Aspirations an Act Against National Security Georgia State Senator Arrested for Lying about 'Stolen' Crypto Mining Equipment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/1/20196 minutes, 12 seconds
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December 31, 2018

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for December 31, 2018. OpenNode Sticks to Bitcoin Hong Kong Regulators Drag Feet On Bitmain IPO Crypto Puzzles Hit The Whitney Museum This Spring Links: BTC Lightning Network Company Rejects $1.25 Million from Roger Ver to Build on Bitcoin Cash | CryptoSlate Bitmain IPO Put in Doubt by Hong Kong Financial Regulators Will These Puzzles Be The Next Crypto Trend To Go Mainstream? | Zero Hedge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/31/20186 minutes, 28 seconds
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December 30, 2018

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Bitcoin is down 1% at $3,833 XRP is down 1% at 36 cents Ethereum is up 2% at $137 Ripple says XRP based xRapid is expanding. Huobi Group, announced that Huobi Pool, the company’s mining subsidiary will be launching the first crypto exchange dedicated to EOS. Time Magazine’s sees Bitcoin as a valuable financial tool for people living under authoritarian governments. Links: Huobi Launching 1st Crypto Exchange That Uses EOS As Base Currency Ripple Says XRP-Based xRapid Expanding As Company Aims to Take Charge of Global Payments | The Daily Hodl Why Bitcoin Matters for Freedom | Time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/30/20186 minutes, 3 seconds
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December 29, 2018

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news Bitcoin is up 7% at $3,872 XRP is up 10% at 37 cents Ethereum is up 18% at $136 Visa is set to purchase Earthport; a ripple partner and payment network for cross-border transactions. The national bank of Kuwait announces NBK remit, cross-border payments solution that uses RippleNet. Ledger has responded to a recent vulnerabilities announced at the Berlin Chaos Computer Club Conference. Links: Visa to Purchase Ripple Cross-Border Payments Partner Earthport Ledger: Recently Discovered Wallet Vulnerabilities Not Critical Security Researchers Break Ledger Wallets With Simple Antennae - CoinDesk National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) Joins RippleNet, Launches 'NBK Direct Remit' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/29/20186 minutes, 14 seconds
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December 28, 2018

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Bitcoin is down 3.5% at $3,613 XRP is down 6% at 34 cents Ethereum is down 6% at $116 Ripple’s XRP is now a base-pair on Binance. The US defense department is investigating blockchain technology for its "enormous" potential in helping improve disaster relief efforts. Madison Holdings group, a winemaking company, is reportedly set to purchase a majority stake in the Japanese based crypto trading platform BitOcean. OKEx is launching OK PiggyBank, a feature that will allow users to earn interest on their holdings. Links: OKEx Launches OK PiggyBank, Letting Users Earn Interest on Their Crypto Holdings US Defense Department Says Blockchain Can Help in Disaster Relief - CoinDesk Major Hong Kong Winemaker is Buying a Japanese Cryptocurrency Exchange - Bitcoinist.com Ripple's XRP is Now a Base-Pair on Binance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/28/20186 minutes, 43 seconds
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December 27, 2018

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Bitcoin is up slightly at $3,750 XRP is down 2% at 36 cents Ethereum is down 2% at $124 Cryptocurrencies may soon be legal in India, with a strong regulatory oversight. Japan’s financial giant MHFG is launching its own Yen-pegged stablecoin in March GMO, the japan based internet infrastructure firm, has announced it will no longer develop or sell mining machines related to cryptocurrencies. The lightening network has grown over 200% in the past six weeks. Links: Bitcoin Lightning Network Triples Capacity Since November | Crypto Briefing Cryptocurrencies May Soon Be Legalized in India, Report Claims GMO statement Crypto Craze Drew Them In; Fraud, in Many Cases, Emptied Their Pockets - WSJ — Site exclusive Japan’s Mizuho Financial Group to Launch Yen-Pegged Stablecoin in March Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/27/20185 minutes, 52 seconds
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December 26, 2018

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for December 26, 2018. B of A Files Crypto Patent for Cash Handling Bitmain and Houbi Layoff Staff Bermuda Drafts Crypto Custody Regs Links: Bank of America Files Patent for Blockchain-enabled Cash Handlers Layoffs Underway Amid 'Adjustments,' Bitcoin Miner Bitmain Confirms - CoinDesk Report: Crypto Industry Giants Bitmain and Huobi to Layoff Staff Bermuda Release Crypto Regulatory Documents - Coindoo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/26/20186 minutes, 23 seconds
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December 23, 2018

Bitcoin is up 2% at $3,932 XRP is up 3% at 36 cents Ethereum is up 13% at $125 In Brazil, Oasis supermercardos, a supermarket chain store in Rio de Janeiro has announced that they will now accept payments in cryptocurrency. 2018 saw 6 new cryptocurrency ATMs being installed every day. A bill was introduced in congress that aims to prevent Iran from creating a digital currency. Links: United States Working On a Law to Prevent Iran From Creating a Cryptocurrency - Ethereum World News Six New Cryptocurrency ATM Machines Installed Every Day in 2018 Brazil-Based Chain Store Now Accepting Payment for Goods Using Cryptos - Coindoo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/23/20186 minutes, 19 seconds
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December 22, 2018

Bitcoin is down 5% at $3,829 XRP is down 6% at 34 cents Ethereum is down 3% at $110 Israel’s central bank is polling the public for input into the Israeli crypto regulation initiative. The Japanese banking giant SBI is adding Bitcoin, XRP and Ethereum to their new crypto exchange VCTRADE. The Bitmain IPO has suffered a major setback at the hands of the Hong Kong regulator as the crypto firm was declared immature. A bipartisan bill has been introduced to congress to prevent over-regulation in the crypto space. The Bakkt B itcoin futures market may get postponed again. Links: Crypto Assets to Be Regulated Differently in the US, Potential Impact on Industry Launch of Bakkt Bitcoin Futures Market May Get Postponed Again - CoinDesk Bitmain IPO Suffers Major Setback as Hong Kong Regulator Declares Crypto Firms “Immature” | BTCMANAGER Edit Episode - Fireside Japanese Giant SBI Adds Bitcoin, XRP and Ethereum to New Crypto Exchange, Ripple Partner Plans to Expose 23 Million People to Cryptocurrency | The Daily Hodl Israel’s Central Bank Seeks Public Input in Crypto Regulation Initiative Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/22/20186 minutes, 46 seconds
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December 21, 2018

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for December 21, 2018. Three UPbit Executives Indicted For Fraud Bloomberg Says Facebook Developing Crypto For WhatsApp eToro Survey Results Show More Crypto-Education Needed Ron Paul Advocates End Fed Go Crypto Links: Executives at Korean Crypto Exchange UPbit Indicted for Fraud - CoinDesk Bloomberg: Facebook is Developing a Cryptocurrency for Transfers in WhatsApp eToro's Survey: Investors Want to Trade Cryptocurrencies, But Can't Find Educational Resources Pro-Bitcoin Ron Paul: It's Time to Abolish Federal Reserve, Embrace Tax-Free Crypto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/21/20187 minutes, 5 seconds
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December 20, 2018

Cryptoocurrency and blockchain news for December 20, 2018. 29 Billion Added to Crypto Market Last 5 Days. Coinbase Earn Launched. 90 Percent of Monero's XMR Coins Mined. Links: Crypto Market Adds $29 Billion This Week, Can Momentum be Sustained? Coinbase Will Soon Reward You for Studying Crypto - CoinDesk Over 90% of Monero's Block Reward Have Been Mined Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/20/20185 minutes, 42 seconds
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December 19, 2018

Cryptoryptocurrency and blockchain news for December 19, 2018. Blythe Masters Quits Digital Asset Holdings, LLC. HMRC Publishes Crypto Guide for Individuals. Bram Cohen Spins up Chia; Wait For It! Links: Blythe Masters, Wall Street Veteran, Resigns from Blockchain Startup UK Tax Agency Publishes Detailed Guidance for Crypto Holders - CoinDesk BitTorrent Creator Aims to Kill Bitcoin with the Green Cryptocurrency "Chia" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/19/20186 minutes, 1 second
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December 18, 2018

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for December 18, 2018. Coinbase Begins Crypto to Crypto Trading for All. Tagomi Holdings Inc. Has Launched Correction: Wong Ching Kit Ponzi Millionaire Not Bitcoin Millionaire. Links: Coinbase Adds Crypto-to-Crypto Trading for Retail Customers - CoinDesk Peter Thiel-Backed Electronic Brokerage Firm Tagomi Launches It Wasn't a Bitcoin Millionaire Who Gave $12M in Cash Away in Hong Kong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/18/20186 minutes, 6 seconds
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December 17, 2018

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for December 17, 2018. Switzerland Reports Existing Laws Ok for Crypto. Kaspersky Labs Says Up 400 Percent This Year. Mick Mulvaney Brings Positive View of Crypto to White House. Hong Kong Crypto Millionaire Throws Cash from Skyscraper. Links: Switzerland to Regulate Blockchain Within Existing Financial Laws - CoinDesk Kaspersky Lab Says Cryptojacking Cases Have Risen 400% in 2018 New US Chief of Staff: Bitcoin "Not Manipulable by Any Government" Hong Kong Bitcoin Millionaire Arrested after Throwing Cash off Apartment Building Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/17/20186 minutes, 58 seconds
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December 16, 2018

Bitcoin is up 1% at $3,219 XRP is up 1.5% at 28 cents Ethereum is up 2.5% at $85 Coinbase partners with PayPal for fund withdraw. Ethereum has reached the milestone of 50 million unique addresses. DTCC describes fintech as a "systemic risk". Tron launches TRX Market. Links: Coinbase Now Allows All U.S. Users to Withdraw Funds to PayPal New Legal Framework in Switzerland Gives Boost to Blockchain | CryptoSlate — site exclusive TRON Launches TRXMarket, a New Decentralized Exchange (DEX) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/16/20184 minutes, 58 seconds
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December 15, 2018

Bitcoin is down slightly at $3,173 XRP is down 1.5% at 27 cents Ethereum is down slightly at $82 The Venezuelan government is converting pensions for the elderly into Petro. TD Ameritrade, the us brokerage firm is apparently exploring the possibility of offering XRP to retail investors. The White House has announced that Mick Mulvaney a bitcoin enthusiast will be acting Chief of Staff. Links: French Yellow Vests Go Crypto with GiletJauneCoin - BitcoinNews.com — Site exclusive Report: Venezuela Is Forcibly Converting Pension Balances to the Petro - CoinDesk White House Appoints Bitcoin Proponent as Chief of Staff - Bitcoinist.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/15/20185 minutes, 17 seconds
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December 14, 2018

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for December 14, 2018. PayPal Launches Internal Blockchain. Blockchain Developer Job Sees Most Growth on LinkedIn in 2018. Russia Cautious on Crypto Regulation. Ohio Congressman Warren Davidson Says Crypto Can Build the Wall. Links: US Lawmaker Suggests 'WallCoin' Crypto to Fund Trump's Mexico Border Wall - CoinDesk Russian Deputy PM: Crypto Downturn Justifies Caution in Enforcing Regulation Blockchain Development is Linkedin's Biggest Growing Job Sector PayPal Gets into Blockchain, But Only Internally Among Employees for Now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/14/20187 minutes, 1 second
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December 13, 2018

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for December 13, 2018. Alliance Global Investors Wants Total Ban. Basis Toast. Zero-fee Exchange First Half 2019. Opera for Android Public. Links: Europe's Top Asset Manager Calls For Crypto Ban While U.S. Firms Build Major Stablecoin Basis to Close, Return Funds to Investors: Sources Major German Stock Exchange to Launch Zero-Fee Crypto Exchange A Built-In Ethereum Wallet Just Got Added to Opera's Browser - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/13/20186 minutes, 16 seconds
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December 12, 2018

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for December 12, 2018. NYDFS Epic Fail on Crypto. Samsung Files Trademark Requests. Bitwala Partners with SolarisBank for Crypto Banking. Kraken Private Offer. Links: NYDFS Hastens Response to BitLicense Applications Samsung Files for Cryptocurrency Trademarks in the EU For Smartphones Payments Startup Bitwala Now Offers Crypto Banking in Germany - CoinDesk Kraken Is Seeking 'War Chest' Investment at a $4 Billion Valuation - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/12/20186 minutes, 33 seconds
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December 11, 2018

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for December 11, 2018. Square Cash App Adds Bitcoin, Becomes Top Financial App at Google Play. Australia Beef Goes Crypto Tracking, Mate. Insurance For Stolen Crypto? Yes. Links: Bitcoin-Friendly Cash App Tops PayPal in Google Play Store Australian Insurer Announces Blockchain Trial For Beef Export Supply Chain Crypto Assets on Gibraltar Blockchain Exchange Can Now Be Insured - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/11/20185 minutes, 55 seconds
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December 10, 2018

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for December 10, 2018. Regulatory Overreach Stifles Crypto Sector in USA. In Japan, Four Tax Changes to Help Crypto. Bitmain Closes Development Office in Israel. Links: Regulatory Overreach is Crippling the U.S. Crypto Sector: Law Prof. Japanese Lawmaker Proposes 4 Changes to Ease Crypto Tax Burden - CoinDesk Bitmain Closes Israeli Blockchain Development Center Citing Crypto Market Conditions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/10/20186 minutes, 43 seconds
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December 9, 2018

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Brave is getting a boost in users via being the native browser on the the latest HTC phone. Ethereum developers have agreed on when to launch the corresponding hard fork—around January 16th 2019. IBM is partners with Abu Dhabi National oil company on blockchain pilot. Researches in the UK are using machine learning to identify pump-and-dump scams. Links: Ethereum Developers Agree on Launch Date for Major Constantinople Upgrade | The Daily Hodl BrendanEich on Twitter: "We are very happy to have @Brave as default browser & to be working with HTC on their Exodus phone: https://t.co/J5WQrqODKa" Researchers Use Machine Learning to Find Crypto Pump & Dumps Before They Happen IBM Partners with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company for Blockchain Supply Chain System — IBM Partners with Abu Dhabi National Oil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/9/20185 minutes, 55 seconds
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December 8, 2018

Today's cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is down 2% at $3,331 XRP is down 2% at 29 cents Ethereum is up .5% at $87 Internet court in Hangzhou looks to blockchain to fight the piracy of online writers. Power Ledger in Australia launches trial allowing residents to trade solar power on blockchain. KFC restaurants in venezuaela will being accepting payments in Dash next week. Gazprom bank is reportedly working to implement a crypto assets service. Links: Gazprom Banking Department Announces Launch of Crypto Trading Service for 2019 | BTCMANAGER Fast Food Giant KFC Accepts Cryptocurrency Dash in Venezuela | The Daily Hodl Australia: Power Ledger’s Blockchain Energy Service is Live in Fremantle Chinese Internet Court Uses Blockchain to Protect Online Writer’s Intellectual Property MasterCard Files Patent Application to Make Blockchain-Based Transactions Anonymous — site exclusive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/8/20186 minutes, 10 seconds
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December 7, 2018

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for December 7, 2018. Two Pro Crypto Bills Introduced in US House. Binance Sub-Accounts Live. SEC Comissioner Hester Pierce Says "Don't Hold Your Breath" on Crypto ETF Approval. Links: US Congressmen Introduce Two Bills to Prevent Crypto Price Manipulation - CoinDesk Binance Launches Multi-Account Feature for Institutional Crypto Traders - CoinDesk SEC Commissioner: Don't Wait on Bitcoin ETF, Could Take Days to Years Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/7/20186 minutes, 15 seconds
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December 6, 2018

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for today, December 6, 2018. Digital freelancers like crypto. Republican Congressman Warren Davidson to introduce crypto-friendly legislation. Zcash live on Coinbase.com. Zcoin added Merkle Tree today. Links: 38% of Freelancers Regularly Use Cryptocurrency, Survey Reveals Congressman Finalizing Bill to Exempt ICOs from Securities Laws Privacy-Friendly Cryptocurrency Zcash Goes Live on Coinbase.com Zcoin Implements ASIC Resistant Merkle Tree Proof (MTP) Crypto Mining | CryptoSlate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/6/20186 minutes, 58 seconds
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December 5, 2018

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for December 5, 2018. US Air Force launches blockchain educational site. Uncle Sam wants to snoop on your crypto. Binance releases demo video on Binance DEX. Links: Air Force Grad School Launches Blockchain Demo Site - CoinDesk Uncle Sam Wants to Snoop on Your Monero Transactions Binance Releases Demo of Planned Decentralized Crypto Exchange - CoinDesk — With the DEX, traders will be able to send and receive Binance’s own BNB tokens and other coins via trading pairs, Binance sai Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/5/20186 minutes, 5 seconds
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December 4, 2018

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for December 4, 2018. Ohio venture funds pledge One Hundred Million. Dash InstantSend Upgrade. India Biz School issues diplomas on ethereum. Links: Ohio Blockchain Backers Pooling $100 Million to Fund Startups - BitcoinNews.com Exclusive: Dash Claims Crypto Industry First with Automatic InstantSend Transactions Major Indian Business School Issues Blockchain Certs to Combat Fake Degrees Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/4/20185 minutes, 32 seconds
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December 3, 2018

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for today, December 3, 2018. G20 on Crypto. GM drives with blockchain. Calastone migrates fund trading clearing services to blockchain in May. HBUS goes billboard on Coinbase. Links: G20 Countries to Regulate Cryptocurrencies in Line with FATF Standards GM Patent Touts Blockchain As Data Solution for Self-Driving Cars - CoinDesk UK-Based Global Funds Network Calastone to Switch Entire System to Blockchain in May Live From Seoul: OKEx Announces Crypto Perpetual Swaps at NextGen Conference HBUS Calls Out Coinbase In First-Ever Billboard Campaign By A U.S. Exchange Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/3/20186 minutes, 27 seconds
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December 2, 2018

Today's Cryptocurrency and Blockchain news Bitcoin is down 1% at $4,087 XRP is down 2% at 36 cents Ethereum down 3.5% at $114 Stellar Lumens shows a 500% increase in users in the last 6 months. Neo has announced NEO-FS a distributed file storage network. Huawei Cloud, part of Huawei Global announces the launch of its blockchain service. Representatives from several crypto ETFs had a meeting with the SEC. Links: US SEC Officials Meet With Bitcoin ETF Teams to Discuss ETF Feasibility | CryptoGlobe Stellar Registers 500% Increase in Active Accounts During the Last 6 Months - Ethereum World News NEO Announces 'NeoFS' Distributed File Storage, Competing with Dropbox and Amazon S3 | CryptoSlate Crypto Custody? State Street Is Waiting on a Client Shift, Exec Says - CoinDesk — Site exclusive Huawei Cloud Announces Global Launch of its Blockchain Services Ripple’s Dan Morgan: ‘We See the Biggest Appetite in Asian Markets’ | CryptoGlobe — Site exclusive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/2/20185 minutes, 49 seconds
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December 1, 2018

Today's blockchain & cryptocurrency news: Bitcoin is up 4% at $4,165 XRP is up 4% at 37 cents Ethereum up 4% at $117 Amazon managed blockchain & Amazon Quantum Ledger Database. The Austrian Blockchain Center for multidisciplinary research has been established in vienna. Belarus has solidified its governing rules for the cryptocurrency market. Vitalik Buterin's honorary Doctorate degree from the University of Basel. Links: Austrian Blockchain Center for Multidisciplinary Research Established in Vienna Cryptocurrency Legislation Completed in Belarus - BitcoinNews.com Amazon Managed Blockchain Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin Receives Honorary Doctorate | Bitcoin Magazine Amazon gets into the blockchain with Quantum Ledger Database & Managed Blockchain | TechCrunch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/1/20185 minutes, 52 seconds
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November 30, 2018

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for November 30, 2018. Vakt Live. Finney Launched! Coinbase Pro Trading ZCash Now. Links: BP And Shell’s Blockchain-Based Oil Trading Platform Goes Live SIRIN LABS Releases $999 Blockchain Phone: 'FINNEY' Privacy-focused Cryptocurrency Zcash Launches on Coinbase Pro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/30/20187 minutes, 9 seconds
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November 29, 2018

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for November 29, 2018. James Ju launches new crypto exchange BHEX. Vote on blockchain? South Korea testing. Bounties Network solving ocean plastic problem with Ethereum dapp. Links: Former Huobi Executive Floats New Cryptocurrency Exchange in Singapore South Korea to Test Blockchain-based Voting Prior to Integration with Online Voting Residents of Manila Paid in Ethereum For Cleaning Up Polluted Beaches Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/29/20186 minutes, 15 seconds
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November 28, 2018

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for November 28, 2018. CLSNet live. Coinbase crypto OTC desk launched. Links: Goldman, Morgan Stanley Go Live With CLS' IBM-Powered Blockchain - CoinDesk CLS | Shareholders largest and most important financial institutions | CLS Group Coinbase Quietly Opened Its OTC Crypto Trading Desk This Month - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/28/20186 minutes, 5 seconds
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November 27, 2018

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for November 27, 2018. MAS wants to license crypto firms in Singapore. BitPay wallet appshacked. NASDAQ to launch Bitcoin futures exchange first quarter 2019. Links: Singapore: Bill Tabled to Place Crypto Payment Services Under Central Bank Oversight Fake Developer Sneaks Malicious Code into BitPay's Copay Wallet - CoinDesk Nasdaq to Launch Bitcoin Futures Market, Not Worried by Crypto Winter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/27/20186 minutes, 50 seconds
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November 26, 2018

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for November 26, 2018. Ohio opens www.ohiocrypto.com to allow Ohio businesses to pay taxes with crypto. GAB.ai to accept bitcoin due to defacto banking ban. Malaysia central bank is crypto gatekeeper in that country. Links: Ohio Becomes First US State to Allow Taxes to Be Paid in Bitcoin - CoinDesk 'Alt-Right Twitter' Gab Moves to Bitcoin Payments Due to Banking Blacklist Central Bank has Final Say on Cryptocurrency Issuance: Malaysia's Finance Minister Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/26/20186 minutes, 7 seconds
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November 25, 2018

Today's cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is down 11% at $3,737 XRP is down 13% at 33 cents Ethereum up down 10% at $107 Bitcoin is trading at a its lowest price since august of 2017 Edward Snowden is a fan of blockchain The Bitcoin Cash split has settled out and both chains will continue Links: Edward Snowden: Bitcoin Has Become Too Successful - Ethereum World News Bitcoin Cash (BCH) Hash War Ends, Both Chains Will Continue • Live Bitcoin News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/25/20185 minutes, 15 seconds
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November 24, 2018

Today's cryptocurrency headlines Market leaders: Bitcoin is up slightly at $4,243 XRP is down 1% at 39 cents Ethereum up down 1% at $120 Department of Defense is looking to investigate technologies for distributed consensus. The Gibraltar stock exchange has been licensed to operate a blockchain exchange. The CEO of Overstock.com is divesting his interest in retail to focus on the company's blockchain venture division. Links: US Dept. of Defense Research Arm to Host Permissionless Blockchain Workshop The Gibraltar Stock Exchange has been Licensed to Operate a Blockchain Exchange - Coindoo - Crypto News and Reviews Overstock to Make Full-Blown Bet on Blockchain by February 2019 | NewsBTC Google Trends Bitcoin Interest Hits 6-Month High - Bitcoinist.com — Site exclusive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/24/20185 minutes, 30 seconds
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November 23, 2018

Today's cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is down 3.6% at $4,269 XRP is down 6% at 40 cents Ethereum up down 6% at $120 IOTA to phase out the IOTA network coordinator. TransferGO confirmed on Twitter that the company is looking at using Ripples xRapid. The European commission is set to launch a blockchain association: IATBA Links: The European Commission is Set Launch a Blockchain Association - Coindoo - Crypto News and Reviews — The commission made it clear that the new association will help toward the development of guidelines and protocols for the blockchain industry. CEO of TransferGo Confirms They Are Looking At Ripple's xRapid | UseTheBitcoin — In the tweet, he said the company was testing Ripple’s newly released cross-border payment solution. IOTA Outlines Plans for Killing Off its Centralized 'Coordinator' — The IOTA Foundation has revealed for the first time that it plans to gradually phase out the IOTA network Coordinator, which some see as a centralization risk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/23/20185 minutes, 20 seconds
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November 22, 2018

Happy Thanksgiving! Bitcoin is down 3% at $4,408 XRP is down 2.3% at 43 cents Ethereum is down 5% at $129 Swiss Rail complets proof of concept identification test with blockchain. French Tabacs to sell bitcoin starting January. Saudia Arabia looking into state cryptocurrency. Plague Hunters — first blockchain based game on a major console PS4. Links: Saudi Arabia to Launch its Own Cryptocurrency Next Year, But it will be Not for Public Use - Crypto-News India IBM and Columbia University Launch Two Blockchain Startup Accelerators — Site Exclusive Swiss Railway Tests Blockchain Identities for Workplace Safety Boost - CoinDesk French Tobacco Shops Authorized to Sell Bitcoin Starting January 2019 - Bitcoinist.com First Blockchain Game to be Released on PS4 - Cryptovest Circle Provides of Proof of USD Reserves Backing Its USDC Stablecoin — Site Exclusive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/22/20184 minutes, 29 seconds
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November 21, 2018

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for today, November 21, 2018. Bakkt Bitcoin (USD) Daily Futures Contract delayed to January 24, 2019. MVIS Bitcoin US OTC Spot Index to debut. Beef on blockchain in South Korea. Links: 3 of the best-known crypto trading firms are banding together on a new venture to bring crypto to the next level - The Block Newsflash: NYSE Owner Delays Bakkt Bitcoin Futures Launch to 2019 South Korea to Track Beef Through Entire Supply Chain on a Blockchain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/21/20186 minutes, 41 seconds
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November 20, 2018

Cryptocurrency news for November 20, 2018. Bitcoin takes a bath. India to report on crypto by end of year? North Dakota stops ICO. Links: Bitcoin price plunges below $4,500 mark in new 2018 low | Technology | The Guardian India to [Finally] Draft Cryptocurrency Regulations in December: Report Russian ICO That Impersonated Bank Hit With Cease-and-Desist - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/20/20186 minutes, 17 seconds
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November 19, 2018

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for November 19, 2018. Bitfarm's IPO—Canada. Kraken warning on Bitcoin SV. Links: Israeli Crypto Mining Firm Files for IPO in Canada Crypto Exchange Kraken Warns Traders Over Bitcoin Cash SV 'Red Flags' - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/19/20186 minutes
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November 18, 2018

Today's cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is up half a percent at $5,518 XRP is up 7.8 percent at 50 cents Ethereum is up half a percent at $173 Amun Crypto ETP: The world’s first exchange traded product for cryptocurrencies. IOTA announces IOTA research council. Tokyo crypto pyramid scheme arrested. Links: Michael Parsons Resigns -- What's Next for Cardano? — Site exclusive Major Swiss Stock Exchange SIX Lists World’s First Multi-Crypto ETP Amidst Market Collapse Switzerland gives green light to first cryptocurrency ETP IOTA's Serguei Popov Introduces the IOTA Research Council Tokyo Police Arrest Eight Men In A Cryptocurrency Pyramid Scheme | BTCMANAGER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/18/20185 minutes, 33 seconds
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November 17, 2018

Ripple's XRP surpasses ETH in current valuation to take #2 spot. West Virginia blockchain voting a "success" per West Virginia secretary of state. Twitter shifts blame in cryptocurrency scam controversy. H&M runs proof of concept on VeChain. SEC levys fines against two 2017 ICOs Links: SEC just put every ICO-funded startup on notice - Decrypt Media Confirmed: Fashion Empire H&M Testing VeChain Technology | The Daily Hodl Twitter on the Defensive, Blames Third-Party App for Recent Scams | NewsBTC West Virginia Secretary of State Reports Successful Blockchain Voting in 2018 Midterm Elections Off-The-Grid Bitcoin Transactions Now a Reality - Bitcoinist.com — Site exclusive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/17/20186 minutes, 10 seconds
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November 16, 2018

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for today, November 16, 2018. Central banks of Canada, Singapore and UK board the CBDC bus. WSJ says SEC investigating Salt Lending and Erick Voorhees. Congrats to Brian Armstrong, CEO Coinbase, on being a new billionaire. Links: Central Banks of Canada, Singapore and UK Propose CBDCs for Cross-Border Payments Central Bank of Azerbaijan Rules Out Issuing Cryptocurrency Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Becomes Latest Crypto Billionaire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/16/20185 minutes, 55 seconds
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November 15, 2018

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for today, November 15, 2018. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse and IMF Deputy General Counsel Ross Leckow on two-man panel. SBI Holdings down 3 percent. Scottcoin helps the homeless as winter is coming. Links: Ripple Chief: Regulatory Clarity Will Drive Crypto, Blockchain Adoption Crypto Crash Begins to Affect Large Finance Firms, SBI Shares Decline Crypto Charity: Scotcoin to Allocate Part of Sales to Scotland's Homeless Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/15/20187 minutes, 5 seconds
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November 14, 2018

Crypto and blockchain news for November 14, 2018. IMF Chair tells central banks worldwide to issue CBDC. Michigan says "No" to crypto political donations. Lolli raises $2.25 Million. Links: IMF Chief Lagarde: Central Banks Should ‘Consider' Issuing Digital Currency No Coins for You! Michigan Bans Crypto Donations for Political Campaigns Bain Capital Backs $2.25 Million Round for Bitcoin Rewards Startup Lolli - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/14/20186 minutes, 43 seconds
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November 13, 2018

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for today, November 13, 2018. Edelman study shows 55% of millenials or considering crypto. Ripple's XRP up for a reason. Links: XRP Posts 6% Gains as Japan and Brazil Adopt Ripple Tech for Payments Study: Demand For Crypto From Millennials Continuing to Rise Rapidly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/13/20186 minutes, 10 seconds
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November 12, 2018

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for November 12, 2018. BTCC shuts mining pool November 15. IBM to put scienctific research on a blockchain. Ripple Labs moves XRP suit to federal court. Links: Hong Kong-Based Bitcoin Mining Pool BTCC to Close Indefinitely IBM Says Blockchain Can Power 'Open Scientific Research' in New Patent Filing - CoinDesk Lawyer: Ripple to Bumping Securities Lawsuit to Federal Court is Brilliant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/12/20187 minutes, 19 seconds
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November 11, 2018

Today's cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is down half a percent , at 6,334 dollars Ethereum down half a percent at 209 dollars and XRP is down one percent at 50 cents IOHF publishes POW interoperability research Iran ready to deploy national cryptocurrency Decentralized exchange gets served by SEC midterms deliver some crypto wins Links: Cardano’s Charles Hoskinson and IOHK Present a Breakthrough on Crypto Interoperability Iran Ready to Deploy National Cryptocurrency as Sanctions Go Into Full Effect - BitcoinNews.com Decentralized Exchanges Can’t Escape the SEC, Warns Its Cyber Chief - Bitcoinist.com Singapore Exchange Successfully Trials Blockchain for Tokenized Assets Settlement Blockchain Advocates Storm Governors’ Mansions and Retain House Seats in US Midterm Elections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/11/20186 minutes, 1 second
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November 10, 2018

Today's leading cryptocurrency headlines BaFIN orders stop to Finitex Ltd. in Germany MUFG Bank looks to partner with Banco Bradesco using Ripple IMF chief compares crypto innovation to the telephone AT&T, T-Mobile lawsuit over Sim swapping Links: German Financial Regulator BaFin Shuts Down Activity of British Crypto-Related Firm MUFG Bank, Japan's Largest Bank, Exploring Ripple’s Technology for New Cross-Border Payment Service — the principal banking unit of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), the world's fifth largest bank (by total assets), announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Banco Bradesco, IMF Chief: Crypto Should Not Be Dismissed, Can Benefit the Public With 'Fast and Cheaper' Transactions | The Daily Hodl — written by Christine Lagarde, head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Sim Swapping Victims Sue T-Mobile and AT&T - BitcoinNews.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/10/20186 minutes, 10 seconds
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November 9, 2018

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for November 9, 2018. French lawmakers back crypto tax cut. VersaVault ready to go live. Galaxy Digital Capital Management hires Ian Taylor. Links: French Lawmakers Want to Give Bitcoin Investors a Tax Cut Canadian Bank Opens Deposit Box for Cryptocurrency Firms - CoinDesk Mike Novogratz's Galaxy Digital Hires Goldman Sachs Exec for Blockchain Unit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/9/20185 minutes, 48 seconds
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November 8, 2018

Cryptocurrencyand blockchain news for November 8, 2018. 5 arrested for crypto-malware distribution. Student has $400,000.00 tax liability on crypto gains. IBM and Seagate protect hard drives with blockchain. Links: 5 Arrested in South Korea For Injecting Crypto Malware in 6,000 PCs Tax Nightmare: Student Invests $5k in Crypto, to Pay $400k in Taxes IBM, Seagate Team Up to Tackle Hard Drive Fakes With Blockchain - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/8/20186 minutes, 39 seconds
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November 7, 2018

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for November 7, 2018. Israel study says no to CBDC digital shekel. Texas says no to Automated Web Services Mining. Salesforce wins patent for blockchain-based spam filter. Links: New Bank of Israel Report Recommends Against Creating Digital Shekel Texas Regulators Enter Emergency Stop Against Crypto Mining Firm - CoinDesk Salesforce Wins Patent Tackling Email Spam With Blockchain - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/7/20185 minutes, 51 seconds
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November 6, 2018

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for November 6, 2018. China's central bank slams crypto and blockchain. Binance Number 1. SEC to publish "plain English" guide on when a crypto is a security. Links: Newsflash: China’s Central Bank Slams Blockchain Investment ‘Bubble’ Binance Remains Biggest Crypto Platform, Volume of Exchanges in Korea Surge SEC Official Says 'Plain English' Guidance On ICOs Is Coming - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/6/20186 minutes, 48 seconds
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November 5, 2018

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for November 5, 2018. Bank of America receives crypto key patent. Dash launches Dash Text in Venezuela. USDCoin now on 12 exchanges. Links: Second-Largest US Bank Wins Patent for Crypto Storage System Dash Launches Text-Based Crypto Payment Service in Venezuela More Crypto Exchanges Now Support Circle's Stablecoin USD Coin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/5/20186 minutes, 34 seconds
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November 4, 2018

Today's cryptocurrency news, November 4th 2018 Bitcoin up slightly at 6,349 dollars Ethereum up one percent at 200 dollars and XRP is down half a percent at 45 cents ICOs are taking the main stage in an SEC enforcement report HSBC and RIL complete blockchain enabled trade finance transaction Bitcoin Cash fork Vitalik Buterin Links: Vitalik Buterin Claims He Isn't Leaving Ethereum, Rejecting Reports ICO Misconduct Takes Center Stage in SEC Enforcement Report Bitcoin Cash Price Surges – What You Need to Know About the Upcoming BCH Fork • Live Bitcoin News — The price of Bitcoin Cash (BCH) surged by more than 15.5% in the past 24 hours HSBC India Completes Joint Blockchain-Enabled Transaction With India Holding Giant RIL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/4/20185 minutes, 51 seconds
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November 3, 2018

Today's cryptocurrency news November 3, 2018 Bitcoin down slightly , at 6,321 dollars Ethereum down slightly at 198 dollars and XRP is down 1.2% at 45 cents Basic attention token up 14% Ukranian government setting framework for fullscale adoption IOTA is collaborating with the car API development company HIGH MOBILITY. The HONG KONG securities and futures commission has unveiled new rules for cryptocurrency funds Basic Attention Token is due for listing on coinbase Links: Basic Attention Token (BAT) is launching on Coinbase Pro Ukraine's New Policy to Legalize Crypto, Considering Full Scale Adoption IOTA Collaborating With Car API Development Company HIGH MOBILITY | CryptoSlate — Joint Project Exploring Putting Vehicle Data on a Blockchain Hong Kong Reveals Crypto Rules in Push to Tame Wild Market - Bloomberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/3/20185 minutes, 48 seconds
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November 2, 2018

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for November 2, 2018. Ledger opens Asia office. Benjamin Soong at helm. deVere Group and Dalma Capital Management launch new cryptocurrency fund. Tether wrote you a letter. Links: Crypto Startup Ledger Expands to Asia Pacific in Hong Kong DeVere Group Targets Arbitrage With New Crypto Fund - CoinDesk Tether Produces Letter Vouching for Dollar Deposits, But Bank Hedges - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/2/20186 minutes, 31 seconds
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November 1, 2018

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for November 1, 2018. Morgan Stanley report says institutional investors into cryptos. Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Comission to regulate funds. Price for Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP. Top gainers last 24 hours. Links: Morgan Stanley Report Says Crypto Now An Institutional Asset Class - CoinDesk Hong Kong's Securities Watchdog to Regulate Crypto Funds - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/1/20186 minutes, 1 second
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October 31, 2018

Cryptocurrency andblockchain news for October 31, 2018. India's government considers ban on use of cryptocurrency. South Korea affirms no issues related to cryptos using virtual bank accounts. CoinTicker has malware according to Malwarebytes. Links: Breaking: India is Considering a Ban on the ‘Use’ of Cryptocurrencies Korea’s Finance Minister Approves Banks Working With Crypto Exchanges Crypto Price Tracker Poses Malware Threat for Macs: Report - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/31/20187 minutes, 26 seconds
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October 30, 2018

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for October 30, 2018. Singapore Power launches Renewable Energy Certificates market on blockchain. SC Johnson and Plastic Bank clean oceans with blockchain help. Alrosa joins DeBeers tracking diamonds on blockchain. Links: Singapore’s National Energy Provider Launches Blockchain Marketplace for Green Energy New Effort to Tackle Global Ocean Plastics Crisis Uses Blockchain Russian Diamond Giant Signs Onto De Beers' Blockchain Tracking Platform - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/30/20187 minutes, 14 seconds
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October 29, 2018.

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for October 29, 2018. Coincheck lost $5.25 Million Dollars in Third Quarter 2018. Israel has 200 blockchain startups. Hitachi Payments partners with State Bank of India to create Lumada. Links: Cryptocurrency Exchange Coincheck Reports Over $5 Million Loss in Q3 - CoinDesk Israel Has Over 200 Domestic Blockchain Startups: Industry Body Hitachi Partners India’s Largest Bank for Digital Payments Push Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/29/20186 minutes, 35 seconds
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October 28, 2018

Japan looks to cap leverage to curb speculation XRP hires ex-Googler as new VP of products Starlight launches on Stellar WBTC Links: Interstellar Builds Lightning Network-Like Stellar (XLM) Payment Channels • Live Bitcoin News — The joint venture between Chain and Lightyear has released Starlight, a bi-directional payment channel on the Stellar network. China's Merchants are Legally Allowed to Accept Bitcoin and Crypto — Circulation and the Payment of Bitcoin in China is Not Illegal A New Token Is Coming To Ethereum – And It's Fully Bitcoin-Backed - CoinDesk — "the stability of bitcoin and the flexibility of ethereum." Japan's Financial Regulator Mulls Cap on Cryptocurrency Margin Trading - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/28/20185 minutes, 51 seconds
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October 27, 2018

Today's cryptocurrency news, October 27th 2018 Bitcoin even at 6408 Ethereum down slightly at 200 XRP even at 45 cents Australian post office debuts Digital iD Chinese arbitration court declares cryptocurrencies "property with economic value" Alibaba expands BaaS XRPunited launches as first XRP backed crypto exchange Visa doesn't view crypto as a threat Links: Massive Institution in Australia Fuels Bitcoin Adoption for 11 Million People – The Daily Hodl — The country’s post office is offering a new digital identity service called Digital iD Chinese Court States Bitcoin is “Property of Economic Value” | CryptoSlate — Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration ruled cryptocurrencies must be legally protected as a property with “economic values.” Alibaba Offers its Blockchain Product to the Rest of the World • Live Bitcoin News — Major e-commerce giant, Alibaba, is expanding its Blockchain as a Service (BaaS) product to the rest of Asia, the U.S. and to Europe Visa CEO: Crypto is Not a Big Threat But if Needed, We Will Support it — the company could support crypto in the future if the global market moves in the direction of embracing consensus currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The First XRP-Based Crypto Exchange Has Been Launched: XRP United | UseTheBitcoin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/27/20185 minutes, 49 seconds
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October 26, 2018.

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for October 26, 2018. Ripple sells $163.33 in XRP Q3 2018. UK Government says no to Royal Mint. Supreme Court in India tells government 2 weeks to present stance on cryptos. MasterCard wants patent for fractional reserve cryptocurrency bank. App # 20180308092. Links: Ripple Says XRP Cryptocurrency Sales Doubled in Q3 2018 - CoinDesk Newsflash: UK Govt. Halts Mint's Plan for Gold-Backed Cryptocurrency India’s Supreme Court Seeks Gov’t Report on Cryptocurrency in 2-Week Deadline Mastercard Wants to Patent a Fractional Reserve Cryptocurrency Bank Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/26/20186 minutes, 15 seconds
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October 25, 2018.

Cryptocurrency news for October 25, 2018. Spain now requires crypto reporting for taxes. Tether burns 500 Million tokens. Berlin Court of Appeals ruling puts cryptos into legal limbo. Links: Spain Approves Law Requiring Citizens to Disclose all Crypto Holdings Tether Just Burned 500 Million USDT Stablecoin Tokens - CoinDesk German Court Ruling Raises Questions about Bitcoin's Legal Status World's Biggest Crypto Mining Farm Launched in Armenia - Coindoo - Crypto News and Reviews — World’s Largest Crypto Mining Farm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/25/20185 minutes, 46 seconds
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October 24, 2018

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for October 24, 2018. Japan cryptos self-regulate with permission. Australia says no to CBDC. Coinbase announces support for USDC outside New York state. NASDQ receives patent for newswire-on-a-blockchain. Links: Japan Approves Self-Regulation for Cryptocurrency Industry No Point of a Central Bank Digital Currency in Australia: Assistant Governor Coinbase Adds Its First Stablecoin Tied to the US Dollar - CoinDesk Nasdaq Wins Patent for Newswire Service Built on a Blockchain - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/24/20186 minutes, 51 seconds
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October 23, 2018

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for today, October 23, 2018. Today's price for bitcoin, ethereum and XRP. Top Gainers last 24 hours. HTC launches crypto-friendly smartphone. Singapore invests in Binance. Caspian raises $19.5 Million Dollars in ICO. Gavin Wood announces release of Substrate at Web3. Links: HTC Launches Blockchain Smartphone ‘Exodus’ with Flagship Specs Singapore Govt-Owned Venture Firm Invests in Crypto Giant Binance Caspian ICO Raises $19.5 Million for Institutional Crypto Trading Platform Gavin Wood Announces 'Impending Release' of DIY Blockchain Tool - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/23/20186 minutes, 12 seconds
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October 22, 2018

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for today, October 22, 2018. Samsung SDS and ABN AMRO and Port of Rotterdam to trial logistics blockchain. XRP transaction costs drop 97 percent due to Monero 0.13.0 Beryllium Bullet. Global Tech Exchange ICO halted. Synthetic Minds raises $5.5 Million in funding round. Links: Samsung SDS, ABN AMRO to Link Blockchains in Europe’s Largest Shipping Port Monero Transaction Fees are Down 97% Since the Hard Fork Australian Securities Watchdog Halts ICO Seeking to Raise $50 Million - CoinDesk Pantera Capital Backs Blockchain Security Startup's $5.5 Million Round - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/22/20187 minutes, 20 seconds
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October 20, 2018

Report suggests North Korea behind 65% of crypto hacks Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation growing partnership with Ripple & Coli Bermuda's first ICO Armenia launches "world's largest" mining farm FinHub from the SEC for supporting innovation Links: Gates Foundation Works with Ripple to Send Money Across Nations The Government of Bermuda Approved its First ICO - Coindoo - Crypto News and Reviews — The Government of Bermuda Approved its First ICO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/20/20186 minutes, 4 seconds
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October 19, 2018

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for October 19, 2018. Today's price for bitcoin, ethereum and XRP. Top Gaining cryptos last 24 hours. Huobi launches HUSD. TSMC reports weaker chip demand. Cobo raises 13 Million US in Series A Funding round. Links: Crypto Exchange Huobi Now Lets Users Swap Between 4 Different Stablecoins - CoinDesk Chip Maker TSMC Forecasts Weaker Crypto Mining Demand in Q4 - CoinDesk Chinese Crypto Wallet Cobo Raises $13 Million, Eyes Global Expansion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/19/20186 minutes, 20 seconds
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October 18, 2018

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for October 18, 2018. Zebpay to Malta. Huboi's UBUS reports ten-fold increase trading in Tether . Switching to TrueUSD. Links: Major [Shuttered] Indian Exchange Zebpay Moves to Malta after Central Bank Blockade Huobi's US Exchange Sees 30% Boost in Trading for Tether Alternative - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/18/20185 minutes, 20 seconds
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October 17, 2018

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for October 17, 2018. Civil misses token-sale target and will issue refunds. Gemini dollar tops its' peg to fiat dollar. Rwanda to use blockchain to track tantalum conflict mineral. Today's price for bitcoin, ethereum and XRP. Today's top gainers last 24 hours. Links: Media Startup Civil to Issue Refunds as $8 Million Token Sale Fails - CoinDesk Winklevoss-Backed Stablecoin Soars Above $1 as Tether's Market Cap Plunges - CoinDesk Rwanda Starts Tracking Conflict Metal Tantalum With Blockchain - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/17/20186 minutes, 9 seconds
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October 16, 2018

Cryptocurrency news for October 16, 2018. Ethereum developers investigate Constantinople code. Huobi lists four US Dollar-pegged cryptos this week. Coinbase to open Dublin office in face of Brexit. Today's price for bitcoin, ethereum and XRP. 3 Top Gainers last 24 hours. Links: Ethereum's Next Blockchain Upgrade Faces Delay After Testing Failure - CoinDesk Another Top-10 Crypto Exchange Is Adding 4 Stablecoins This Week - CoinDesk Planning for Brexit: Crypto Exchange Giant Coinbase Opens Office in Ireland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/16/20185 minutes, 42 seconds
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October 15, 2018

Cryptocurrency news for October 15, 2018. Hong Kong's SFC to regulate crypto. Tether sees 18-month low. China's cbdc chief becomes GM of China's Securities and Depository Clearing Corporation. Links: Total Ban on Crypto Exchanges Unnecessary: Hong Kong Regulator Price of Tether Stablecoin Tanks to 18-Month Low - CoinDesk PBoC's Digital Currency Chief Departs to Lead Securities Clearing House - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/15/20186 minutes, 2 seconds
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October 14, 2018

Today's cryptocurrency news October 14, 2018 Constantinople delay Hurun Research report French startup heater that mines cryptocurrencies Zambia central bank, issuer of local fiat, speaks out against cryptocurrencies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/14/20185 minutes, 36 seconds
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October 13, 2018

Today's cryptocurrency news: October 13th, 2018 UBS faces french court Bitcoin scam suspect arrested in Thailand Circle bets big on equity crowdfunding Links: Court Refuses to Drop Money Laundering Charge Against UBS, $5.8 Billion Fine Looms - Bitcoin News — UBS Wants Money Laundering Charge Dropped Circle Betting Big on Token-Based Crowdfunding – Acquires SeedInvest • Live Bitcoin News — Circle, the Goldman Sachs-backed cryptocurrency firm, has bought SeedInvest, a licensed broker-dealer Bitcoin Scam: Thailand Police Finally Nabs Kingpin in Popular Cryptocurrency Scam - Ethereum World News — Bitcoin Scam: Thailand Police Finally Nabs Kingpin in Popular Cryptocurrency Scam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/13/20185 minutes, 9 seconds
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October 12, 2018

Cryptocurrency news for October 12, 2018. FinCEN publishes advisory on Iran and bitcoin. Swiss green light Crypto Finance AG offering crypto to institutional investors. RobinHood crypto trading applie in Ohio. Links: Crypto Funds Gets Greenlight from Swiss Financial Markets Regulator Halfway Milestone: Crypto Trading App Robinhood Launches in U.S. State #25, Ohio FinCEN Blasts Iran's 'Malign' Use of Crypto to Bypass Economic Sanctions - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/12/20186 minutes, 24 seconds
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October 11, 2018

Cryptocurrency newsfor October 11, 2018. Price for Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP. Top Gainers last 24 hours. India is considering a central bankdigital curency. South Korea firmly against ICOs. Nouriel Roubini and Peter Van Valkenburgh testify to US Senate Committee on crypto today. Links: India’s Government is ‘Evaluating’ a State Cryptocurrency: Report South Korea Remains Firm on ICO Ban Despite Calls for Legality, For Now 'Doctor Doom' vs Crypto: Here's What to Expect in Congress Today - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/11/20186 minutes, 32 seconds
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October 10, 2018

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for October 10, 2018. Binance delists Bytecoin, ChatCoin, Iconomi and Triggers. Singapore's Central Bank supports bank accounts for crypto startups and cryptoexchnges. People's Bank of China researcher publishes op-ed advocating for yuan stable-coin. Today's price for top cryptocurrencies. Top Gainers in cryptocurrency today. Links: Binance Delists 4 Cryptocurrencies, Sending All of Them Crashing Singapore's Central Bank Will Aid Crypto Startups in Opening Bank Accounts PBoC Op-Ed Pushes Use Case for Yuan-Pegged Crypto Stablecoins - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/10/20186 minutes, 30 seconds
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Episode 10918: October 9, 2018

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for October 9, 2018. Bitwala partners with solarisBank to deploy bank accounts on blockchain in Germany. Thailand studies blockchain; report final February 2019. Links: Bitwala Partners With Visa-Backed Solaris on Blockchain Bank Account - CoinDesk Thailand Studies Blockchain for Applications in Intellectual Property, Trade Finance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/9/20185 minutes, 17 seconds
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October 8, 2018

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for October 8, 2018. Binance donates fees to charity. Bitfinex refutes insolvency claims. China to deploy three government blockchain standards this year. Links: Crypto Giant Binance Will Donate All Coin Listing Fees to Charity CoinDesk - Leader in blockchain news. China to Drafts for Three Domestic Blockchain Standards in 2018 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/8/20185 minutes, 55 seconds
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October 7, 2018

Today's Cryptocurrency News: October 7, 2018 Binance invests in Travel by Bit Japan appoints new pro-blockchain minister of technology Venezuala mandates Petro passport purchases Blackberry gets into blockchain Links: Venezuela Introduces Petro-Based Passport Payment System, Migration Police — The government of Venezuela announced that all passport issuance and renewal fees now require payment using their native cryptocurrency, the Petro. Japan Gets New Pro-Crypto Minister to Promote Tech and IT - BitcoinNews.com — Japan’s prime minister has appointed the country’s new Science Minister with a proven pro-blockchain history. Binance to Invest in Airports Across the World - Coindoo - Crypto News and Reviews — Binance and TravelbyBit Partnership BlackBerry to Launch Blockchain for Medical Data Sharing — BlackBerry Limited has now come up with a blockchain solution for secure data sharing among healthcare providers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/7/20185 minutes, 45 seconds
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October 6, 2018

Today's Cryptocurrency News: October 6, 2018 Vitalk Buterin considers stepping away Ripple's XRP is currency, (at Swell conference, from former SEC member) Bitcoin ETF Deadline: Oct 26 Links: Goldman Sachs-backed Circle's USD Coin [USDC] receives support from 6 new companies - AMBCrypto SEC ETF Review Deadline Set for 26th October - BitcoinNews.com — SEC ETF Review Deadline Set for 26th October Bitcoin [BTC]: SEC releases report for 'rule change' to approve a Bitcoin ETF - AMBCrypto — Bitcoin [BTC]: SEC releases report for ‘rule change’ to approve a Bitcoin ETF Vitalik Buterin Preparing to ‘Detach’ Himself From Ethereum, Says Platform Can Run Without Him – The Daily Hodl Former SEC Member Says XRP is a Currency, Not a Security — Former SEC Member Says XRP Is A Currency, Not A Security Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/6/20185 minutes, 21 seconds
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October 5, 2018

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for October 5, 2018. Current price for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP. Top Gainers last 24 hours. Adam White leaves Coinbase. Constantinople delayed until October 14. 14 Banks in Italy trial interbank reconciliation on R3 Corda. Digital Street in UK enters new phase. Links: Early Coinbase Executive Adam White Is Leaving the Firm - CoinDesk Testing for Ethereum's Upcoming Hard Fork Is Being Delayed - CoinDesk Italian Bank Consortium Trials Interbank Transfers on R3's Corda - CoinDesk UK Land Registry Begins New Phase of Blockchain Research Project - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/5/20186 minutes, 22 seconds
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October 4, 2018

Cryptocurrency news for today, October 4, 2018. Pacific International Lines and IBM partner to create electonic Bill of Lading on a blockchain. Bank of America reports blockchain to become 7 Billion Dollar industry. MoneyTap is live runing on Ripple's xCurrent. Links: Singapore’s Biggest Shipper Partners IBM in Developing Blockchain for Crucial Trade Paperwork Bank of America Thinks Blockchain Could be a $7 Billion Market SBI Ripple Asia's MoneyTap App Has Launched in Japan - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/4/20186 minutes, 10 seconds
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October 3, 2018

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for today, October 3, 2018. Binance is investing $2.5 Million in Travelbybit. Airport point of sale terminals coming. IBM wins patent for computer network security running on blockchain technology. Tiger Global considers $500 Million investment in Coinbase. Links: $2.5 Million: Binance Invests in Aussie Crypto Payments Startup TravelbyBit IBM Wins Patent for Blockchain-Based Network Security System - CoinDesk Coinbase Valued at $8 Billion Following Hedge Fund Investment: Report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/3/20186 minutes, 1 second
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October 2, 2018

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for today, October 2, 2018. Top gainers today: Cortex, New Economy Movement, Loopring. Enterprise Ethereum Alliance and Hyperledger formally collaborate. Google announces stricter rules for Chrome developers. Korea Investment Partners invest in Temco as first blockchain investment. Links: Hyperledger & EEA: The Two Biggest Blockchain Consortiums Join Forces Google Moves to Protect Chrome Users From CryptoJacking and Hacks - CoinDesk South Korea's Largest Venture Firm Backs First Blockchain Startup - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/2/20186 minutes, 28 seconds
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October 1, 2018

Cryptocurrency news for October 1, 2018. 10 years after Bitcoin's whitepaper, artist celebrate crypto with an art exhibit in Paris. The Reserve Bank of India denies internal crypto unit. Missoula County Montana almost bans crypto mining. Opera browses the crypto future. Links: Art Exhibit in France Celebrates Bitcoin’s 10th Anniversary with a Treasure Hunt India’s Central Bank Did Not Establish Blockchain, Cryptocurrency Unit: Report A Bitcoin Mining Moratorium Was Just Avoided in Montana - CoinDesk Opera Browser Operator to Explore New Applications of Blockchain - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/1/20186 minutes, 27 seconds
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September 30, 2018

Today's cryptocurrency news September 30th, 2018 Malta prime minster speaks on blockchain at the UN California Governor signs two bills supporting blockchain development in CA London Block Exchange stablecoin backed by GBP Chainanalysis of BTC, and the interest by the IRS Oklahoma arrests following theft of $14-million in CMCT tokens Links: ‘Blockchain Makes Cryptocurrencies the Inevitable Future of Money,’ Says Malta’s Prime Minister — ‘Blockchain Makes Cryptocurrencies the Inevitable Future of Money,’ Says Malta’s Prime Minister California Governor passes two bills in favor of blockchain - AMBCrypto — “California, a global leader in technology takes a giant leap forward with two new laws that define and recognize the emerging blockchain technology..." London Block Exchange Launching Crypto Pound-Backed Stablecoin - Bitcoinist.com — The London Block Exchange said they have permission to launch a new virtual currency, the LBXPeg. The stablecoin would be backed by UK Pound Sterling reserves. BTC: 36% in Circulation Lost, 23% Held by Speculators, US Tax Authority Monitoring - Bitcoin News — BTC Investors and Speculators Have Held Their Positions Over the Summer Oklahoma Duo Arrested for $14 Million Cryptocurrency Theft — Oklahoma police have arrested two men who reportedly stole millions of dollars from a California-based cryptocurrency company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/30/20185 minutes, 31 seconds
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September 29, 2018

Today's cryptocurrency news: September 29, 2018. Kenya explores blockchain adoption to replace cash Google partially lifts ban on cryptocurrency ads West Virginia adopts absentee voting via blockchain Dairy Farmers of America pilot tracking by blockchain Links: Kenya's Blockchain Task Force Advises Gov't to Replace Cash With Digital Currency — Kenya’s Blockchain Task Force Advises Gov’t to Replace Cash With Digital Currency West Virginia Adopts Blockchain into its Voting System - Coindoo - Crypto News and Reviews — Getting Used for Voting has Always Been One of Blockchain’s Primary Goals Dairy Farmers of America to Use Blockchain for Improved Supply Chain - BitcoinNews.com — Dairy Farmers of America to Use Blockchain for Improved Supply Chain Google Lifting Its Controversial Crypto Ad Ban In October | UseTheBitcoin — Crypto Exchanges Can Only Buy Ads In Two Nations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/29/20185 minutes, 22 seconds
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September 28, 2018

Cryptocurrency news for September 28, 2018. Austria to raise 1.5 Billion Euros with help from ethereum blockchain. Zebpay closes today at 4PM in India. Blockpas IDN and Edinburgh Napier University partner on Blockpass Identity Lab. Links: Austria Turns to Public Ethereum Blockchain for €1.15 Billion Bond Auction Major Indian Bitcoin Exchange Zebpay Shuts Down Due to Banking Freeze World's First Blockchain Identity Laboratory Launched In Scotland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/28/20185 minutes, 55 seconds
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September 27, 2018

Today's cryptocurrency news for Septmber 27, 2018. Bitmain goes public announcing an IPO on Hong Kong Stock Exchange. SEC delays Bitcoin ETF application filed by partner firms Cboe, VanEashck and SolidX. Marsh uses IBMBlockchain for insurance verification service. Bitcoin Cash, Ark and Ardor biggest gainers today. Links: Bitcoin Mining Giant Bitmain Just Officially Filed for an IPO - CoinDesk VanEck and SolidX Unfazed By the SEC's Latest Bitcoin ETF Delay - CoinDesk IBM Expands Blockchain Partnership With Insurance Broker Marsh - CoinDesk Goldman Sachs Leads $25 Million Funding for Blockchain Startup Veem - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/27/20186 minutes, 40 seconds
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September 26, 2018

Coinbase policy change results in jurisdiction by jurisdiction listing and sale of tokens. Crowd Machine in disarray following hack of 1 Billion Crowd Machine ComputeTokens. Red Belly Blockchain hits 30,000 transactions per secondover 1,000 nodesin 14 counties. Cryptocurrency news for today, September 26, 2018. Links: Coinbase Gears Up for Biggest-Ever Expansion of Crypto Asset Listings - CoinDesk The Crowd Machine Crypto Token Theft: What We Know Thus Far - CoinDesk Australia's Science Agency Claims Breakthrough in Global Blockchain Test - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/26/20187 minutes, 5 seconds
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September 25, 2018

Today's cryptocurrency news: September 25, 2018. Bank of International Settlements and cryptocurrency trends. Concordia Summit discussion track of cryptocurrency. S Coin Token launch by SBI Holdings. Interbank Information Network launch gains 75 banks with JPMorgan, et.al. Links: Regulation News Still Moves Bitcoin Prices, BIS Report Says - CoinDesk Sandboxes Aren't Enough: Blockchain Leaders Seek Regulation Relief - CoinDesk SBI Aims for Cashless Society With Mobile Payments Token Trial - CoinDesk Over 75 New Banks: JPMorgan Expands Blockchain Payments Trial - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/25/20186 minutes, 44 seconds
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September 24, 2018

Today's cryptocurrency news, September 24, 2018. ShapeShift requires identy of users. India liens assets of Bitcoin Ponzi scheme leader. Links: Crypto Exchange ShapeShift's CEO Says Move to Collect IDs Was 'Proactive' - CoinDesk Indian Authorities Round up on Bitcoin Scammer's Properties Worth $60 Million Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/24/20185 minutes, 47 seconds
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September 21, 2018

Today's News September 21, 2018. California Bans Crypto for Political Donations. Maduro says must use Petro international trade. You can now buy your coffee with bitcoin. Links: Quick Brew? Bitfury's Coffee Machine Accepts Bitcoin Via Lightning Network - CoinDesk California Bans Bitcoin Donations in Political Campaigns - CoinDesk Venezuela to Adopt Controversial Petro Token in Global Trade - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/21/20186 minutes
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September 20, 2018

Japan-based cryptocurrencyexchange Zaif hacked. New York Attorney General's Office Report on crypto exchanges getscrypto leaders fired up. LINE announces signigicant crypto project. Links: Coinbase Refutes Claims in New York Attorney General's Exchange Report - CoinDesk Crypto Exchange Zaif Hacked In $60 Million, 6,000 Bitcoin Theft - CoinDesk Messaging Giant LINE Unveils Ambitious Plan for Crypto Token Ecosystem - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/20/20186 minutes, 54 seconds
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September 19, 2018

Today's news September 19, 2018. Links: Don't Blame Bitcoin Futures for Bear Market, CME Exec Says - CoinDesk — Don't Blame Bitcoin Futures for Bear Market, CME Exec Says UK Lawmakers Call For Greater Oversight of Crypto Industry - CoinDesk — UK Lawmakers Call For Greater Oversight of Crypto Industry Singapore Central Banker: No Crypto Tokens We've Seen Are Securities - CoinDesk — Singapore Central Banker: No Crypto Tokens We've Seen Are Securities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/19/20186 minutes, 5 seconds
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September 18, 2018

Today's news September 18th 2018 Links: Digital Assets Don't Change Reporting Needs, SEC's Top Accountant Says - CoinDesk — Digital Assets Don't Change Reporting Needs, SEC's Top Accountant Says Ethereum Dapp Bancor Is Expanding to EOS for Fast, Free Transactions - CoinDesk — Ethereum Dapp Bancor Is Expanding to EOS for Fast, Free Transactions $1 Billion Blockchain Fund Founders Plan Japanese Yen Stablecoin - CoinDesk — $1 Billion Blockchain Fund Founders Plan Japanese Yen Stablecoin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/18/20186 minutes, 7 seconds
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September 17, 2018

Today's news September 17th 2018 Anyone can ICO, Mastercard Patent Immutable Data Links: Could This ICO Model Let Anyone Sell Tokens Legally? Civil Thinks So - CoinDesk — Could This ICO Model Let Anyone Sell Tokens Legally? Civil Thinks So Mastercard Patent Filings Tout Blockchain for Immutable Data Records - CoinDesk — Mastercard Patent Filings Tout Blockchain for Immutable Data Records Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/17/20186 minutes, 10 seconds