Solana-based DeFi platform Drift secures $25 million in Series B funding for expansion

Decentralized finance (DeFi) platform Drift, built on the Solana blockchain, has raised $25 million in Series B funding to expand its operations, with a focus on exchange services. The funding round, led by Multicoin Capital, marks a significant milestone in Drift’s growth as it seeks to become a leading player in the DeFi space. The […] дальше »

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DYdX to Debut Perpetual Futures on Prediction Markets as DEX Seeks to Raise Profile

Decentralized finance needs to develop a unique offering relative to centralized venues, dYdX Foundation CEO Charles d'Haussy said. дальше »

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Polymarket Activity Drops 40% as CFTC Seeks to Halt Kalshi Prediction Platform

Polymarket faces regulatory pressure, leading to a sharp drop in activity. The CFTC's crackdown on election-related contracts affects similar platforms. The post Polymarket Activity Drops 40% as CFTC Seeks to Halt Kalshi Prediction Platform appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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North Carolina resists the CBDC tide with new payments ban

A new law in North Carolina seeks to ban CBDCs in the state, but there are questions about whether the new legislation is even legal.  дальше »

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Kraken seeks jury trial to challenge SEC’s securities charges

Crypto exchange Kraken has requested a jury trial to contest the SEC’s allegations that it operated as an unregistered securities exchange. Crypto exchange Kraken has requested a jury trial in response to a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Securities and… дальше »

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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. дальше »

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Tennesse Republican pitches joint SEC-CFTC crypto oversight

A new crypto bill on Capitol Hill seeks to share oversight powers between the SEC and CFTC, two regulatory juggernauts. Introduced by U.S. Representative John Rose of Tennessee, the Bridging Regulation and Innovation for Digital Global and Electronic Digital Assets would establish a… дальше »

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New AI-Powered Trading Platform, IntelMarkets, Seeks To Rival Binance, Whale Accumulates Solana (SOL)

Binance has introduced a new tokenomics data feature on its trading platform. The aim is to provide traders with information about token unlocks, which could affect digital currencies. In other news, a whale just bought 34,807 Solana (SOL) tokens in one transaction. дальше »

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Caroline Ellison seeks no jail for role in FTX collapse due to cooperation

Caroline Ellison, former co-CEO of Alameda Research, has requested no jail time for her role in the FTX collapse, according to a Sept. 10 court filing. Her legal team argued that her sentence should be limited to time served, followed by supervised release, because of her extensive cooperation with the authorities during Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial. дальше »

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ENS Labs partners with PayPal, Venmo to enable ENS name transactions

ENS Labs, the firm behind the ENS protocol, has partnered with traditional payment providers PayPal and Venmo to simplify cryptocurrency transfers. The collaboration will allow users to send digital assets using Ethereum Name Service (ENS) names. This integration seeks to… дальше »

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Crypto Misuse By Hamas? US Treasury Letter Urges Increased Vigilance – Details

The US Treasury Department is intensifying its efforts to regulate crypto transactions linked to terrorist organizations, notably Hamas, as it seeks to address national security risks associated with virtual assets. дальше »

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Ripple Seeks To Pause Fines As Legal Battle With The US SEC Continues

In a significant turn of events, a stay of the monetary penalties has been requested by the behemoth payment firm Ripple Labs as its lengthy legal dispute with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues to unfold. дальше »

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Trump Family Crypto Project Seeks To Maintain US Dollar Dominance With Stablecoins

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Ripple seeks stay on $125 million SEC payout, signals potential appeal

Ripple has requested a stay on the monetary portion of a recent judgment requiring the company to pay $125 million to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This request was made in a Sept. дальше »

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Binance exec seeks bail in Nigeria amid deteriorating health issues

Detained Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan, facing money laundering charges in Nigeria, made a fresh bail request on medical grounds during his court appearance on Sept. 2, according to a family statement shared with CryptoSlate. дальше »

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WazirX embarks on 30-day moratorium as rival seeks to recover around $10 million in stuck funds

Embattled crypto platform WazirX has entered an initial 30-day moratorium following a $234 million hack in July, pending a decision by Singapore’s High Court on whether to grant an extension, according to an Aug. дальше »

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CoinSwitch takes legal action against WazirX

CoinSwitch sues WazirX over $9. 7M in stuck assets after a $230M cyberattack. WazirX seeks a 30-day moratorium to restructure and address frozen withdrawals. WazirX has allowed partial INR withdrawals, but crypto withdrawals remain paused. дальше »

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Nasdaq seeks US SEC approval for Bitcoin index options

Nasdaq Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ) has filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seeking permission to launch Bitcoin index options, a development that could enhance market liquidity and offer new risk management tools for investors. дальше »

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Nasdaq Seeks SEC Approval for Bitcoin Index Options, Aims to Boost Crypto Market Maturity

Nasdaq partners with CF Benchmarks to introduce Bitcoin Index Options, enhancing risk management tools and liquidity in the crypto market, pending SEC approval. дальше »

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Nasdaq wants to launch a Bitcoin index options, seeks SEC approval

Options would allow institutional investors to hedge risks and traders to amplify their buying power. 

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Ryan Salame seeks to void guilty plea, says fed didn’t keep promise

The government has reneged on its agreement to stop investigating his partner, claims former FTX executive Ryan Salame.   

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Sonic Labs announces bounty program with developer incentives

Sonic Labs, formerly known as Fantom, has announced a bounty program aimed at incentivizing developer activity ahead of the Sonic network launch. The Sonic Boom and Sonic Gems bounty program seeks to support the first wave of applications on the… дальше »

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Curve founder Michael Egorov proposes 21m CRV funding for Swiss Stake AG

Michael Egorov’s proposal seeks new funding for Swiss Stake AG, the organisation building Curve. The Curve founder says a 21 million CRV grant will help fund the DeFi protocol’s research and development projects. дальше »

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Greenidge Generation battles New York agency over Dresden power plant permit

Bitcoin miner Greenidge Generation has filed a lawsuit against the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) over licensing issues. According to an Aug. 15 court filing, the company seeks an injunction after the DEC denied its Title V air permit application for its Dresden power generation and mining facility. дальше »

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Franklin Templeton seeks SEC's nod for BTC, ETH Crypto Index ETF

Franklin Templeton joins Hashdex in the crypto index fund race  The index fund will track ETH and BTC The $1.5 trillion asset manger Franklin Templeton is the latest player seeking to launcThe post Franklin Templeton seeks SEC's nod for BTC, ETH Crypto Index ETF appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Franklin Templeton seeks approval for Bitcoin, Ether crypto index ETF

Franklin Templeton's move signals growing institutional acceptance of digital assets, potentially boosting mainstream adoption and market legitimacy. The post Franklin Templeton seeks approval for Bitcoin, Ether crypto index ETF appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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New DeFi protocol Nudge aims to unlock hidden value in users’ wallets

Nudge seeks to unleash a new DeFi primitive called Re: allocation Value.

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Core Scientific seeks raising $400m to repay outstanding loans

Bitcoin miner Core Scientific is offering $400 million in convertible notes due 2029 to repay in full the outstanding loans. The shares of Bitcoin miner Core Scientific (CORZ) plunged as much as 10% on Aug. 14, after the company announced… дальше »

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Post-LUNA chaos: Three Arrows seeks $1.3B from TerraForm Labs

Liquidators seek $1. 3 billion from TerraForm Labs. The amount aims to compensate the hedge fund from 2022 losses after TerraUSD and Luna Collapse. Three Arrow liquidators seek $1. 3b from TerThe post Post-LUNA chaos: Three Arrows seeks $1. дальше »

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Marathon Digital seeks raising $250m to buy more Bitcoin

Marathon Digital is planning a $250 million private offering of convertible senior notes, intensifying its commitment to expanding Bitcoin holdings. Bitcoin mining firm Marathon Digital Holdings is seeking to raise $250 million through a private offering of convertible senior notes… дальше »

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Tornado Cash Developer Alexey Pertsev Seeks $1 Million for Legal Defense

The case has drawn significant attention from privacy advocates and highlights broader concerns about the criminalization of open-source software development. The post Tornado Cash Developer Alexey Pertsev Seeks $1 Million for Legal Defense appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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BlackRock seeks to launch options on Ethereum ETFs. What does this mean for the market?

Nasdaq and BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, are planning to start trading options on the spot Ethereum ETF. According to a filing posted on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s website, representatives of Nasdaq and BlackRock asked the regulator to… дальше »

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Bitcoin reserve garners support, MicroStrategy seeks to raise $2b, startups secure $107m in VC | Weekly Recap

A Bitcoin reserve bill from Republican Senator Cynthia Lummis continues to receive a groundswell of support, but at least one critic calls it a “disaster.” Plus, MicroStrategy files to raise $2 billion to buy more Bitcoin, and crypto-related startups continue… дальше »

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Harris campaign seeks relationship reboot with crypto leaders, Ro Khanna to host virtual event

U.S. Representative Ro Khanna is set to host a roundtable discussion between representatives from Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign and cryptocurrency “industry leaders” on Aug. 5. According to Fox News reporter Eleanor Terrett, the event signifies a “renewed push” to… дальше »

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MicroStrategy seeks raising $2b to buy more Bitcoin

MicroStrategy is seeking to raise $2 billion by selling its class A shares to buy more Bitcoin as well as repay debt. MicroStrategy, the world’s largest public Bitcoin (BTC) holder, filed a regulatory filing on Aug. 1, seeking to raise… дальше »

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Polychain-backed blockchain protocol Anoma seeks new funding at $1b valuation: report

Blockchain infrastructure provider Anoma is said to be seeking new funding that would propel its valuation up to $1 billion. Anoma Foundation, the non-profit entity that created privacy-focused blockchain Namada, is reportedly in discussions to secure new funding that would… дальше »

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SEC seeks complaint amendment to redefine crypto asset securities

The SEC is seeking to amend its complaint against Binance. The amendment would specifically address the definition of "Third Party Crypto Asset Securities" as outlined in a previous filing. The post SEC seeks complaint amendment to redefine crypto asset securities appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Kamala Harris seeks to 'reset' crypto relations: What’s behind the move?

Kamala Harris's team reportedly contacted Coinbase, Circle, and Ripple Labs.  Democratic politicians urged the DNC to choose a pro-crypto SEC chair and VP nominee.  US Vice President KamalThe post Kamala Harris seeks to 'reset' crypto relations: What’s behind the move? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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US house representative passes new bill targeting crypto-related illicit finance

The US House of Representatives has approved a new cryptocurrency bill aimed at curbing its use for illegal finance. Introduced by Representative Zach Nunn (R-Iowa) on Monday, July 22, the legislation seeks to establish a governmental working group to assess… дальше »

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Venga appoints Michael Stroev as CEO ahead of its all-in-one crypto app launch

Venga appoints Michael Stroev as CEO to lead its all-in-one crypto app launch. Venga seeks to simplify web3 access with a user-friendly interface globally. Stroev has said that he will aim at integrating decentralized innovations with traditional finance. дальше »

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Proof-of-funds technology seeks to replace exchanges’ reserves reports

Data lake provider Tres is introducing a new mechanism to track exchange and custodian reserves, joining Chainlink and other solutions catering to institutional demand. дальше »

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Bipartisan bill seeks to combat AI Deepfake misuse with watermarking and provenance

A new bill introduced by a group of bipartisan Senators seeks to combat the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) deep fakes by mandating watermarking of such content. The bill, presented by Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), and… дальше »

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Trump's New Crypto Enthusiasm Could Help Him Win More Votes: Poll

Former President Donald Trump's recent embrace of cryptocurrency after his long-standing skepticism may win him some votes among reluctant Republicans as he seeks a return to the White House in November, according to an industry-sponsored poll released on Wednesday. дальше »

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Cboe Seeks SEC’s Approval After Filing to List Solana ETFs

The Chicago Board Options Exchange (Cboe) has submitted two applications to list spot Solana ETFs on its platform The exchange has asked the SEC to approve the listing of the 21Shares and VanEck spot Solana ETFs The SEC needs to decide by March 2025 One analyst believes that the ETF approval depends on whether Donald […] The post Cboe Seeks SEC’s Approval After Filing to List Solana ETFs appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »

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ZKM announces first Bitcoin L2 to share network ownership

ZKM, a protocol that seeks to extend Bitcoin via its zkVM protocol, has announced the launch of a Bitcoin layer-2 network called GOAT Network. In an announcement shared with crypto.news on Monday, ZKM said GOAT Network will go live in… дальше »

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Dubai Customs turns to blockchain technology for enhanced operations, transparency

Dubai Customs has introduced a new blockchain platform to enhance transparency in commercial operations within and across its borders, Gulf News reported July 8. The initiative seeks to bolster collaboration between government entities and the logistics industry, aligning with the Emirate’s broader blockchain strategy for digital transactions and web3 adoption. дальше »

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Bitcoin miner TeraWulf open to THESE mergers over "empire-building"

TeraWulf seeks mergers to boost profitability and not just expand for expansion's sake. TeraWulf prioritizes efficient Bitcoin mining operations over monopolistic goals. In a strategic move The post Bitcoin miner TeraWulf open to THESE mergers over "empire-building" appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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UK High Court issues asset freeze order against Craig Wright

The UK High Court has granted Peter McCormack’s application for a World Freezing Order against Craig Wright’s assets. McCormack seeks to recover over £1. 5 million ($1. 9 million) in legal fees relating to Wright’s libel case against the podcaster. дальше »

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Meta seeks AI expert for metaverse expansion with $347K salary

Meta is seeking an expert to lead its AI metaverse vision, though a regulator has prohibited the company from using personal data from Brazilians to train its AI. дальше »

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Aptos seeks Aave community support for non-EVM integration

The Aptos Foundation has proposed the first deployment of Aave Protocol v3 on a non-EVM blockchain.

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