Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao to be released from U.S. prison

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, commonly known as CZ, will be released from prison on Sept. 29. Zhao, 47, was sentenced to four months in prison for violations of U.S. anti-money laundering and sanctions regulations. He is currently being held at… дальше »

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Bitcoin docking layer exSat gains support from OKX

OKX has joined the exSat network as a key validator node to help enhance Bitcoin’s scalability and interoperability. Cryptocurrency exchange OKX announced in a Sept. 16 press release that it has joined the exSat Network as a validator node. The… дальше »

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Binance listing boosts Neiro, but smart money starts to sell

First Neiro on Ethereum, a popular meme coin that describes itself as the little sister of Dogecoin, surged by over 600% on Monday, Sept. 16. NEIRO token goes parabolic after Binance listing First Neiro on Ethereum (NEIRO) surged to a… дальше »

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Bybit secures provisional approval for crypto operations in Dubai

Crypto exchange ByBit has secured a provisional license from Dubai’s crypto regulator. According to Sept. 16 announcement, ByBit has received provisional approval for a Virtual Asset Service Provider license, from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, marking the completion of the… дальше »

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Pulls Back Before Probable Fed Rate Cut

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 16, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. дальше »

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Crypto firms airdrop tokens to support Vietnam typhoon victims

Binance will start sending tokens on Sept. 16, while KuCoin will start delivering their token donations on Sept. 18.

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TRX whale selloff cools down amid market correction

Whales started taking profits over the weekend, but the bearish momentum seems to have cooled down. According to data provided by IntoTheBlock, the TRON (TRX) large holders’ net outflow declined from 141 million to 8.8 million TRX on Sept. 15.… дальше »

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Crypto VC funding: Huma Finance raises $38m, Fuse clinches $12m

At least 19 startups raised venture capital funds over the past seven days, with the largest round going to Huma Finance, a tokenized real-world assets platform. Huma announced on Sept. 11 that it received $38 million in a fund-raising effort… дальше »

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SBF files appeal seeking to reverse conviction over allegations of judicial bias

Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), co-founder of the collapsed crypto exchange FTX, has filed an appeal challenging his fraud conviction on Sept. 13, arguing that the trial was tainted by judicial bias and procedural errors. дальше »

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Tether eyes enhanced government relations after UK deems USDT a distinct property

Tether is working to improve its relations with regulators following the recognition of its USDT stablecoin as property in the UK. On Sept. 13, Tether announced that it hired Jesse Spiro to spearhead its global engagement efforts with lawmakers, regulators, and key stakeholders. дальше »

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Worldcoin surges 10% after expanding World ID to Solana via Wormhole

Worldcoin announced that the Wormhole interoperability platform has expanded its World ID feature to the Solana blockchain, according to a Sept. 13 statement. The expansion is the result of a Worldcoin Foundation grant, which supported the integration of World ID with Solana. дальше »

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Crypto donations for 2024 U.S. election hit $190m

Cryptocurrency donations for the 2024 U.S. election have accelerated as the November vote draws closer. Fox journalist Eleanor Terret shared details on Sept. 13 of an analysis that showed campaign teams across the political divide have attracted $190 million in… дальше »

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Trump’s Family Will Release Crypto Project World Liberty On Sept. 16: “We’re Embracing The Future With Crypto”

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Binance lists Telegram mini-app game Catizen on Launchpool

Binance has announced the Telegram mini-app game Catizen as the 59th project on the Binance Launchpool, allowing users to farm the gaming bot’s native token ahead of trading. In its announcement on Sept. 13, Binance said Catizen will go live… дальше »

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MicroStrategy buys additional 18,300 BTC for more than $1b

Business intelligence firm MicroStrategy is continuing its Bitcoin allocation strategy, this time acquiring over 18,000 BTC. MicroStrategy, one of the largest corporate crypto holders in the world, announced in a press release on Friday, Sept. 13, that it acquired an… дальше »

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Nervos Network’s CKB rockets, but gains could be limited

The Nervos Network token was one of the best-performing cryptocurrencies on Friday, Sept. 13, as it surged to a high of $0.018, its highest level since June 7. Nervos Network (CKB), a layer-2 network, jumped as investors anticipated more purchases… дальше »

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Trades Little Changed Above $58,000

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 13, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. дальше »

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US sanctions Cambodian senator involved in crypto-related human trafficking scams

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has sanctioned Cambodian businessman Ly Yong Phat for his role in operating cyber-scam centers that exploited trafficked workers to run crypto scams. In a Sept. 12 press release, Phat,… дальше »

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Spot Bitcoin ETFs rebound with inflows, Ether ETFs extend outflows

Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds in the U.S. experienced inflows on Sept. 12, a reversal from the previous day, while Ether ETFs saw their second consecutive day of outflows. According to data from SoSoValue, the 12 spot Bitcoin ETFs logged net… дальше »

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World Liberty, Crypto Project Helmed by Donald Trump's Family, Will Release on Sept. 16

World Liberty Finance is helmed by Trump’s sons, Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr, and the 18-year-old Barron Trump is the project's "DeFi visionary.” дальше »

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POPCAT surges as Kraken announces trading support

Popcat meme coin rose more than 11% as Kraken announced listing for spot trading on Sept. 19. The POPCAT price reached highs of $0. 67 and was trading higher at the time of writing. Solana meme coin Popcat (POPCAT) has traded higher after crypto exchange Kraken announced it would add spot trading support. дальше »

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Cypherpunk Holdings rebrands to Sol Strategies, shifts focus to Solana

Canadian blockchain company Cypherpunk Holdings has rebranded, adopting the new name Sol Strategies as it focuses its investment strategy on Solana. The Toronto-based firm announced on Sept. 12 that Sol Strategies reflects its decision to invest in Solana (SOL), including… дальше »

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Soneium integrates with Chainlink to advance its capabilities

Soneium, an Ethereum Layer-2 network, has joined Chainlink’s Scale program, according to a Sept. 12 statement shared with CryptoSlate. This move grants the blockchain network’s Minato Testnet access to Chainlink’s Data Feeds and also makes the Oracle network’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) services its canonical cross-chain infrastructure. дальше »

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SUNDOG jumps 25% as whale buys $2m worth of meme coin

Sundog, a meme coin on Tron, has seen its price spike sharply after a whale scooped up $2 million worth of the token. According to Lookonchain, on Sept. 12, a whale sold the native Tron (TRX) token and used the… дальше »

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Circle reportedly moving HQ to New York ahead of IPO

Stablecoin operator Circle edged closer to going public with plans to redomicile its business on U.S. soil. Crypto payment giant and (USDC) issuer Circle will reportedly announce its new global headquarters in New York on Sept. 13, as the firm… дальше »

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Judge questions if ex-FTX exec perjured himself in guilty plea

At a Sept. 12 hearing, Judge Lewis Kaplan moved up Ryan Salame’s reporting date by two days and considered vacating his guilty plea. дальше »

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eToro limits crypto trading to only 3 assets, including Bitcoin, after $1.5M SEC settlement

Trading platform eToro will halt trading for most digital assets on its platform following a $1. 5 million settlement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), according to a Sept. 12 statement. дальше »

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Solv Protocol launches Bitcoin staking for cbBTC holders on Base

Binance Labs-backed Solv Protocol is bringing Bitcoin staking to Base via the newly launched Coinbase wrapped Bitcoin token, cbBTC. On Sept. 12, Coinbase revealed that its cbBTC token was now live on Ethereum (ETH) and the layer 2 chain Base.… дальше »

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Grayscale’s XRP trust launch ignites 8% increase and ETF speculation

Grayscale has introduced a new crypto investment trust fund for XRP, according to a Sept. 12 statement. Following the news, XRP’s value surged by 8%, reaching a multi-week high of $0. 58, according to CryptoSlate’s data. дальше »

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Popcat, the popular Solana meme coin, continued rising this week as the mood among traders improved and as its futures open interest jumped.  Popcat (POPCAT) rose by over 13% on Sept. 12, reaching an intraday high of $0.6812, its highest… дальше »

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Coinbase’s cbBTC launches seeking DeFi boom on Base and Ethereum

Coinbase has officially launched its wrapped Bitcoin token, cbBTC, on its layer-2 network, Base, and Ethereum mainnet, according to a Sept. 12 statement. The new product comes around a month after Coinbase teased it on the social media platform X. дальше »

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CoinFlip deploys Crypto ATMs in Yesway and Allsup’s stores across the US

CoinFlip has partnered with prominent convenience store chain Yesway to deploy cryptocurrency ATMs across its shops in the United States. CoinFlip announced on Sept. 12 the deployment of its digital currency kiosks, commonly referred to as “bitcoin ATMs,” to 45… дальше »

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Ethereum’s Buterin vows to support only highly decentralized Layer-2 projects

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin announced a change in how he will discuss Layer 2 (L2) projects starting next year. In a Sept. 12 X post, Buterin said he would only publicly recognize L2s that have reached Stage 1 or higher in their decentralization efforts regardless of his investment. дальше »

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Tops $58K After U.S. Tech Stocks Rise

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 12, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. дальше »

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Bitcoin mining CEOs agree on $250k price target for 2028 halving

Bitcoin mining executives from top firms gathered at the HC Wainwright Bitcoin Mining Panel on Sept. 10 to discuss industry trends, challenges, and the future of Bitcoin. The panel, moderated by Anthony Scaramucci of SkyBridge Capital, featured CEOs from prominent mining companies, including Bit Digital, Bitfarms, CleanSpark, Core Scientific, and Marathon Digital Holdings. дальше »

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Whales bought over 400m DOGE, on-chain signals look bullish

Whales have started accumulating Dogecoin as bullish on-chain signals surfaced for the largest meme coin. According to data provided by IntoTheBlock, the Dogecoin (DOGE) large holders’ inflow increased by 970% on Sept. дальше »

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Surge in Nvidia stock triggers bullish momentum for AI tokens

Artificial Intelligence-related crypto assets recorded impressive gains following a surge in the Nvidia stock price. Nvidia Corp stock rose by 8.15% on Sept. 11, closing the day at $116.91. The company’s market cap reached $2.86 trillion, according to data provided… дальше »

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Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs log joint negative flows

Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds in the United States experienced joint outflows on Sept. 11 following the joint positive flows recorded the previous day. According to data from SoSoValue, the 12 spot Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. logged a… дальше »

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Federal agencies team up to fight surge in ‘pig butchering’ crypto scams

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has joined forces with federal and private organizations to combat the surge in crypto scams known as “pig butchering,” according to a Sept. дальше »

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Swift unveils global infrastructure to streamline tokenized asset transfers

Swift announced a new initiative on Sept. 11 to streamline global transactions and enable its members to use their Swift connection for transactions involving both traditional and emerging asset types, such as crypto. дальше »

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Cleanspark’s $27.5M expansion to boost Bitcoin mining power by 22%

CleanSpark is set to acquire seven Bitcoin mining sites in Tennessee, along with associated properties, for $27. 5 million, according to a Sept. 11 statement. The miner stated that these facilities have a combined power capacity of 85 megawatts (MW), which means the deal equates to about $324,000 per MW. дальше »

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Succinct and OP Labs team up on ZK rollups

Succinct Labs and OP Labs have collaborated on a zero-knowledge proofs solution that significantly improves transaction finality and gas costs compared to optimistic rollups. On Sept. 11, Succinct Labs announced its partnership with OP Labs, a startup contributing to the… дальше »

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Lawmakers to probe SEC over suspected political favoritism in staffing

Lawmakers have launched a joint investigation into the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), raising concerns that the agency may have engaged in politically motivated hiring practices, according to a Sept. дальше »

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UK Parliament proposes legislation to recognize digital assets as personal property

The Law Commission of the United Kingdom (UK) Parliament introduced the Property (Digital Assets, etc. ) Bill on Sept. 11 to recognize digital holdings legally. The proposed legislation deems crypto, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and carbon credits personal property under British law. дальше »

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Grayscale’s Sui Trust opens for accredited investors

Grayscale has announced that its recently launched Sui Trust is now open to qualified investors. The digital assets manager said in an announcement on Sept. 11 that the Sui (SUI) trust was accessible to eligible accredited investors. Grayscale launched the… дальше »

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Bitcoin mining difficulty hits record high of 92.67 trillion amid falling miner revenues

Bitcoin mining difficulty climbed 3. 6% on Sept. 11 to reach an all-time high of 92. 67 trillion. CryptoQuant showed that the increase comes as miner profitability continues declining, further putting pressure on the firms struggling since April’s halving event. дальше »

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CleanSpark acquiring seven Bitcoin mining facilities in Tennessee

CleanSpark has announced plans to acquire seven Bitcoin mining facilities in Knoxville, Tennessee, for $27.5 million.  The purchase will add over 85 megawatts of available capacity, and the company expects to close the deals by Sept. 25, according to a… дальше »

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DIA unveils ‘Lumina’ to disrupt trustless oracle networks

Decentralized Information Asset (DIA), a trustless oracle network, has unveiled its new oracle architecture, “Lumina,” according to a Sept. 11 statement shared with CryptoSlate. Lumina DIA co-founder Paul Claudius stated: “The new design of our architecture is a paradigm shift for oracles and its users that addresses previously accepted shortcomings in the industry. дальше »

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Aave’s bid to integrate Coinbase’s cbBTC sparks community concerns

Aave DAO has received a proposal to integrate Coinbase’s upcoming Bitcoin wrapper, cbBTC, into its V3 platform on the Ethereum mainnet and Base. In a Sept. 10 post, Aave’s founder, Stani Kulechov, explained that the proposal aimed to position Aave as the preferred platform for launching Tier-1 assets. дальше »

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Binance Labs invests in Telegram mini app Blum

Binance alumni behind decentralized exchange Blum disclosed financial backing from Binance Labs, the company’s venture capital arm. On Sept. 11, Blum announced an investment from Binance Labs designed to bootstrap the DEX, which has amassed 60 million users since launching… дальше »

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