Exchange-traded funds have bucked the trend with higher-than-average volumes in August — yet Bitcoin ETFs suffered extensive outflows towards the end of the month. New figures show that there was an insatiable appetite for exchange-traded funds in August — despite… origin »

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Starknet community greenlights staking mechanism for STRK token.

The approved staking mechanism for STRK token could significantly enhance community participation and drive the network towards full decentralization. The post Starknet community greenlights staking mechanism for STRK token appeared first on Crypto Briefing. origin »

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Scammers target Google Ads to mimic crypto recovering service.

Bad actors are exploiting Google Ads to mimic the Revoke Cash crypto recovery service, tricking users into giving away their funds. Scammers are using Google Ads to mimic the Revoke Cash crypto recovery service, redirecting users to a fraudulent site… origin »

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Starknet Token Holders Ratify Plan to Implement Staking, in Landmark Decentralized Election.

The new mechanism on Starknet means that anyone holding more than 20,000 STRK will be able to stake on the network, from the fourth quarter of this year. origin »

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QNT leads market gainers with 10% surge, analyst eye further gains.

QNT, the native token of Quant, has seen a 10% surge over the past day, making it the top gainer in the market today. According to price data from crypto.news, Quant (QNT) was trading at $77.02 upon writing. The altcoin… origin »

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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… origin »

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Kraken Seeks Jury Trial in SEC Lawsuit, Presents Defense Arguments.

Crypto exchange Kraken has demanded a jury trial in the case brought against it by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a court filing Thursday showed. origin »

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Whales Pump DTX to $2.5M as Bitcoin Spreads Wings to Push Past $60K.

With the upcoming FOMC meeting on September 18, Bitcoin (BTC) aims to reclaim its lost dominance with record-breaking gains and secure new heights by making a new all-time high. As the altcoin market prepares to skyrocket, the DTX exchange can surpass gains by following the Bitcoin (BTC) bullish rally and recording substantial presale gains for […] origin »

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SEC Implicitly Recognizes Ether Is Not A Security In $1.5 Million Settlement With eToro.

The U.S. SEC has signaled that it considers Ether (ETH) as a non-security in its settlement with the global financial trading platform, eToro. origin »

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Trump to launch DeFi protocol next Monday.

Trump's DeFi venture could reshape financial and political landscapes, raising transparency and regulatory concerns amid his crypto pivot. The post Trump to launch DeFi protocol next Monday appeared first on Crypto Briefing. origin »

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EToro Settles With the SEC: Industry Lawyers React.

Under the agreement, the platform can list only BTC, BCH and ETH in the U.S. Is that a hint of which digital assets the SEC thinks are not securities? origin »

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US demands Nigeria to release Binance executive as health worsens.

The US-Nigeria diplomatic tensions over the detained Binance staffer could strain bilateral relations and impact future cooperation. The post US demands Nigeria to release Binance executive as health worsens appeared first on Crypto Briefing. origin »

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Stablecoin Giant Circle Is Moving Its Headquarters to New York City.

The USDC issuer will move into One World Trade Center, and New York Mayor Eric Adams – who has sought to make the city a crypto hub – will attend the Friday ribbon cutting. origin »

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Coinbase's Version of Wrapped Bitcoin, 'cbBTC,' Goes Live.

The token will initially be offered on Ethereum and Coinbase’s Base networks, with plans to expand to more blockchains in the coming months. origin »

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eToro to limit US crypto trading after $1.5M SEC settlement.

The settlement highlights increasing regulatory scrutiny on crypto platforms, potentially reshaping the US crypto market landscape. The post eToro to limit US crypto trading after $1.5M SEC settlement appeared first on Crypto Briefing. origin »

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Crypto for Advisors: Tokenization of Real World Assets.

Real World Assets could help stabilize crypto volatility impacts on performance while streamlining portfolio management. origin »

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Chainlink Data Feeds go live on Soneium’s Minato testnet.

Soneium's integration with Chainlink could significantly enhance blockchain interoperability and scalability, driving broader adoption and innovation. The post Chainlink Data Feeds go live on Soneium’s Minato testnet appeared first on Crypto Briefing. origin »

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CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: XRP Rallies 5.3%, Leading Index Higher.

NEAR also jumped 5.0%, joining Ripple as a top performer. origin »

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EToro Reaches $1.5M SEC Settlement, Agrees to Stop Trading Most Cryptocurrencies.

The only crypto assets U.S. customers will be able to trade on the company’s platform are bitcoin, bitcoin cash and ether. origin »

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XRP Spikes 8% as Grayscale Launches XRP Trust in the U.S..

The fund will offer investors exposure to XRP tokens. origin »

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Build-on-Bitcoin Trend Imports Another Concept from Ethereum: the DAO.

RootstockCollective, the first DAO on the Bitcoin layer 2, is designed to encourage builders and users of Rootstock origin »

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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. origin »

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Coinbase debuts wrapped Bitcoin token on Ethereum and Base.

Coinbase's launch of cbBTC could significantly enhance Bitcoin's integration into DeFi, fostering a more interconnected and efficient financial ecosystem. The post Coinbase debuts wrapped Bitcoin token on Ethereum and Base appeared first on Crypto Briefing. origin »

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Bitcoin Bargain Hunters Active on Kraken and Coinbase, CCData Shows.

Bargain hunters are active on Kraken and Coinbase, snapping up coins at perceived discounts as selling pressure from other exchanges keeps prices under pressure. origin »

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Former PayPal executive joins Tether as Head of Government Affairs.

Tether's strategic hire of a seasoned government affairs expert underscores its commitment to navigating regulatory complexities and fostering industry collaboration. The post Former PayPal executive joins Tether as Head of Government Affairs appeared first on Crypto Briefing. origin »

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Tether poaches PayPal exec to engage with lawmakers.

Tether has appointed former PayPal executive Jesse Spiro as its head of government affairs to lead policy and engagement with lawmakers, regulators, and key stakeholders. Stablecoin issuer Tether (USDT) is expanding its government relations efforts with the appointment of Jesse… origin »

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WazirX hacker launders over $64m, insider involvement suspected.

The WazirX exploiter has laundered over $64 million via Tornado Cash, as allegations of insider involvement have surfaced. According to PeckShieldAlert, on Sep. 13 the WazirX hacker moved 5,000 ETH, roughly $11. origin »

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Marathon Digital adds over 5,000 Bitcoin in a month, holdings now worth $1.5 billion.

Marathon Digital's significant Bitcoin accumulation underscores the growing influence of institutional investors in the cryptocurrency market. The post Marathon Digital adds over 5,000 Bitcoin in a month, holdings now worth $1.5 billion appeared first on Crypto Briefing. origin »

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Stablecoins Increasingly Used for Savings, Payments in Emerging Countries, but Crypto Trading Still Leads: Report.

The report surveyed more than 2,500 cryptocurrency users in Brazil, Nigeria, Turkey, Indonesia and India. origin »

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Crypto Bank Anchorage Digital, BitGo Take on Custody for ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF.

The first and only U.S. federally chartered crypto bank, Anchorage Digital, is taking on the custody role for a leading issuer of crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), 21Shares, the companies said in a Thursday statement. origin »

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Russian Central Bank Targets July 2025 for Widespread Digital Ruble Use.

The central bank wants to promote the widespread use of the digital ruble. origin »

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Bitcoin Could Hit $125K by Year-End if Trump Becomes President, $75K if Harris Triumphs: Standard Chartered.

Bitcoin is expected to end the year at new all-time highs regardless of who wins the U.S. election, the report said. origin »

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Leverage in the Bitcoin Market Is Increasing Again as $58.5K Becomes Key Level.

High-leverage liquidity in bitcoin is concentrated at around $58,500, according to Hyblock Capital. origin »

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U.S. Consumers Say Crypto Is Here to Stay, Stablecoins Maybe Not: Deutsche Bank.

Sentiment is somewhat bearish about the near-term outlook for bitcoin, the bank's consumer survey showed. origin »

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U.S. Political Prediction Markets: Why Kalshi's Court Victory Matters.

If it turns out that the judge's ruling preempts the CFTC’s proposed rulemaking, election event contracts may now be completely legal. origin »

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When Shiba Inu Price Breakout?.

SHIB is up to important move soon origin »

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Kalshi's New Political Prediction Markets Halted as CFTC Appeals Loss.

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission appealed its loss against prediction markets platform Kalshi to the D.C. Appeals Court late Thursday. origin »

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Potential to earn $5,000 a day by participating in CrytocoinMiner.

Learn how CrytocoinMiner’s platform offers a secure, transparent way to earn daily profits through trusted contracts used by millions worldwide. #sponsoredcontent origin »

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Federal Judge Threatens Ryan Salame With Sanctions After Former FTX Exec Says He Lied About Plea Deal Last Year.

A federal judge on Thursday told former FTX executive Ryan Salame that he could be hit with sanctions after Salame lied to the judge about prosecutors not making promises to him as part of his plea deal last year, CNBC reported. origin »

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Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin Amps Up Pressure on Layer-2 Networks to Decentralize Further.

In 2022, Buterin proposed a set of stages for rollups, to classify them in their pursuit of decentralization. The criteria is meant to showcase that rollups tend to rely on “training wheels” and deploy their protocols to users before it's ready to fully decentralize. origin »

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Kalshi Lists Long-Sought Election Contracts After Beating CFTC in Court.

The agency plans to appeal the case brought by the trading platform, and could still ask the higher court to stop the firm from listing the contracts. origin »

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WeWork Founder's Climate Firm Refunds Crypto Token Holders After Failed Launch: Forbes.

Flowcarbon, which raised $70 million from investors like Andreessen Horowitz, aims to tokenize carbon credits, but the token never launched. origin »

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Tune.FM, Music Streaming Project on Hedera Blockchain, Gets $50M Capital Commitment.

The news comes just eight months after Tune.FM shared it had raised $20 million in a funding round. origin »

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CFTC Has No Authority to Second-Guess Election Contracts, Judge Says.

Elections are not a form of "gaming," so the agency should not have conducted a public review of Kalshi's political prediction markets, the judge wrote. origin »

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Mining New Bitcoin Is More Difficult Than Ever. Here's How it Could Impact BTC Prices.

The next difficulty adjustment is expected to decrease mining difficulty, potentially relieving some pressure on miners. But market sentiment and broader financial conditions could influence bitcoin's price, with possible selling pressure if the overall market weakens. origin »

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U.S. Election Betting: What's at Stake in Final (?) CFTC-Kalshi Showdown.

Here's how to listen to Thursday's hearing in the closely watched federal court case over political prediction markets, and why it matters. origin »

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Bitcoin Yields as High as 45% on Offer in Pendle's New Pools.

The floating yields on the bitcoin-linked LBTC token are from pools that went live on Wednesday. There's also a fixed-yield option of an annualized 10%. origin »

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OpenAI could reach $150 billion valuation with Apple, Nvidia backing.

OpenAI's potential $150 billion valuation underscores the escalating importance and investment in AI technology, impacting future tech landscapes. The post OpenAI could reach $150 billion valuation with Apple, Nvidia backing appeared first on Crypto Briefing. origin »

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