Monday, August 26, 2024

Bitcoin ETFs Log $250M Net Inflows, Highest Since July, After Rate Cut Signal at Jackson Hole

Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell confirmed signs that the public agency is set to loosen monetary policy at the Jackson Hole symposium on Friday.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2024/08/26/bitcoin-etfs-log-250m-net-inflows-highest-since-july-after-rate-cut-signal-at-jackson-hole/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

AI Tokens Lead Crypto Market Ahead of Nvidia Earnings, Bitcoin Under $64K

Analysts polled by FactSet are expecting Nvidia to hit earnings of 65 cents per share, up 141% year-over-year.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2024/08/26/ai-tokens-lead-crypto-market-ahead-of-nvidia-earnings-bitcoin-under-64k/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

Hong Kong Regulator Finds 'Unsatisfactory Practices' at Some Crypto Entities Seeking Full License: Report

Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has found "unsatisfactory practices" at "some" of the cryptocurrency exchanges seeking a full license from it after conducting on-site inspections, Bloomberg reported on Thursday citing people familiar with the situation.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/08/26/hong-kong-regulator-finds-unsatisfactory-practices-at-some-crypto-entities-seeking-full-license-report/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

Saturday, August 24, 2024

TON Down 14% as Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Arrested in France

Durov's arrest stems from a warrant issued by France's OFIM, an office that works to prevent violence against minors, as part of a complaint into Telegram's lack of moderation and cooperation with law enforcement.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2024/08/25/ton-down-14-as-telegram-ceo-pavel-durov-arrested-in-france/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

Friday, August 23, 2024

Crypto Friendly RFK Jr. Drops White House Hunt, Will Lend Kennedy Name to Trump

Robert Kennedy Jr. has suspended his independent pursuit of the U.S. presidency and encouraged his supporters to instead back former President Donald Trump in battleground states, putting the weight of the Kennedy name behind the GOP candidate.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/08/23/crypto-friendly-rfk-jr-drops-white-house-hunt-will-lend-kennedy-name-to-trump/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

Thursday, August 22, 2024

Crypto Promoter and Failed Politician Michelle Bond Accused of Illegally Taking FTX Cash

Michelle Bond, who once ran a Washington-based crypto advocacy group and had served as a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission lawyer, was indicted in federal court for taking illegal campaign contributions during her 2022 run for Congress, and court documents detail how a river of cash came through her former FTX executive boyfriend.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/08/22/crypto-promoter-and-failed-politician-michelle-bond-accused-of-illegally-taking-ftx-cash/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

Colombia's Regulator Notifies Worldcoin of Alleged Data Violation

Worldcoin is currently collecting data of individuals with its Orb device in 25 locations of the Latin American country.

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Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Mt. Gox Moves $700M in Bitcoin, BTC Unmoved at $59K

According to Galaxy's Alex Thorn expects only 1,265 BTC, woth over $70 million, may be offloaded in the market.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2024/08/21/mt-gox-moves-700m-in-bitcoin-btc-unmoved-at-59k/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

Crypto-backed Candidate Ansari Narrowly Wins Arizona Primary By 39 Votes

Another crypto fan is likely to arrive in Congress next year, with Yassamin Ansari winning her Democratic primary race in Arizona by a scant 39 votes, a result confirmed Tuesday after an automatic recount.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/08/20/crypto-backed-candidate-ansari-narrowly-wins-arizona-primary-by-39-votes/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

Second Solana ETF Approved in Brazil



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Faster Computers and Better Algorithms Will Fully Decentralize Blockchains



source https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2024/08/20/faster-computers-and-better-algorithms-will-fully-decentralize-blockchains/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

U.S. Elections-Linked Bitcoin Options Draw Nearly $350M in Open Interest



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Monday, August 19, 2024

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Trump Organization to Launch a Cryptocurrency Initiative, Eric Trump Says: Report

The Trump Organization, the holding company for former U.S. President Donald Trump’s business ventures, will soon unveil its new cryptocurrency initiative, according to a Wednesday report from the New York Post.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/08/14/trump-organization-to-launch-a-cryptocurrency-initiative-eric-trump-says-report/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

The Protocol: Memecoin Trading Is Suddenly Trump.fun

Blockchain has gone even more ridiculous than usual over the past week, with headlines focused on Trump-themed memecoins and the Solana-based launchpad Pump.fun. PLUS: Ethereum developers tee up revamp of the EVM programming environment.

source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2024/08/14/the-protocol-memecoin-trading-is-suddenly-trumpfun/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

Ghost Chains to Goldmines: How to Create Web3 Products That People Want

The incentive structure of the current blockchain ecosystem works against useful innovation. CoinDesk columnist Azeem Khan has some ideas to fix that.

source https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2024/08/14/ghost-chains-to-goldmines-how-to-create-web3-products-that-people-want/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

Democrats Make Pitch For Crypto Voters. Will Crypto Listen?

A Crypto4Harris town hall tonight aims to show the strength of Democrat commitment on digital assets.

source https://www.coindesk.com/news-analysis/2024/08/14/democrats-make-pitch-for-crypto-voters-will-crypto-listen/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

Bitcoin Crosses $61K as Traders Remain Cautious Ahead of U.S. CPI, Further Unwinding of Yen Carry Trade

BTC beats the CoinDesk 20 during the Asia trading hours, while traders remain bullish on TON because of its GameFi integration.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2024/08/14/bitcoin-crosses-61k-as-traders-remain-cautious-ahead-of-us-cpi-further-unwinding-of-yen-carry-trade/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

Goldman Sachs Holds Over $400M in Bitcoin ETFs

Investment banker says it owns over $400 million in bitcoin ETFs, according to a recently filed 13F.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2024/08/14/goldman-sachs-holds-over-400m-in-bitcoin-etfs/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

Monday, August 12, 2024

Bitcoin and Crypto Go Unmentioned During Trump-Musk X Space

Bettors at one point gave an over 60 percent chance of Trump mentioning digital assets during the interview

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/08/13/bitcoin-and-crypto-go-unmentioned-during-trump-musk-x-space/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

What I Learned About Crypto’s Future From Basecamp and FWBFest

Binji Pande, who works on partnerships at Optimism Unlimited and is contributor to The Optimism Collective, visits two summer retreats and returns with insights about how crypto can get greater user adoption.

source https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2024/08/12/what-i-learned-about-cryptos-future-from-basecamp-and-fwbfest/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

SEC Files Fraud Charges Against Promoters of NovaTech, Alleged $650M Crypto Pyramid Scheme

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed suit against an alleged crypto pyramid scheme, NovaTech, and eight of its promoters on Monday, charging them with fraud and multiple violations of federal securities laws.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/08/12/sec-files-fraud-charges-against-promoters-of-novatech-alleged-650m-crypto-pyramid-scheme/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

Canto Blockchain Suffers Two-Day Outage Amid Consensus Issue

Layer-1 blockchain Canto has been offline since Saturday following a "consensus issue." The CANTO token initially dropped by 21% before recovering over the course of the weekend.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2024/08/12/canto-blockchain-suffers-two-day-outage-amid-consensus-issue/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

Friday, August 9, 2024

IRS Shares New Crypto Tax Form, Invites Industry Input

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released an updated draft version of the tax form crypto brokers and investors will use to report proceeds from certain transactions, the 1099-DA.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/08/09/irs-shares-new-crypto-tax-form-invites-industry-input/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

Thursday, August 8, 2024

Careers in Crypto: 5 Insights for 2024

In an overwhelming job market, leaning into personal networks and connections are more important than ever. Emily Landon, CEO of The Crypto Recruiters, outlines what is happening in the crypto job market and how you can position yourself or your company in 2024.

source https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2024/08/08/careers-in-crypto-5-insights-for-2024/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

Medical Data Company OneMedNet Latest to Pursue Bitcoin Treasury Strategy After Capital Raise

OneMedNet (ONMD) late last month raised $4.6 million in a private placement and used $1.8 million of the proceeds to purchase bitcoin, according to a press release. Among the investors was Off The Chain Capital, a crypto investment fund.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2024/08/08/medical-data-company-onemednet-latest-to-pursue-bitcoin-treasury-strategy-after-capital-raise/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Brazil’s Securities and Exchange Commission Approves Solana-Based ETF

The Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) has approved a Solana-based exchange-traded fund (ETF), the agency disclosed in its central database.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/08/08/brazils-securities-and-exchange-commission-approves-solana-based-etf/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

Protocol Village: Validation Cloud Supports Stellar Full Archive Nodes, Nillion Partners With AI Network Ritual



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Judge Fines Ripple $125M, Bans Future Securities Law Violations in Long-Running SEC Case

A federal judge ordered Ripple to pay $125 million in civil penalties and imposed an injunction against future securities law violations on Wednesday.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/08/07/judge-fines-ripple-125m-bans-future-securities-law-violations-in-long-running-sec-case/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

Crypto Turns Broadly Lower in U.S. Afternoon Trade as Stocks Give Away Gains

An overnight bounce following dovish remarks from the Bank of Japan has failed to hold.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2024/08/07/crypto-turns-broadly-lower-in-us-afternoon-trade-as-stocks-give-away-gains/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Bitcoin's Impending 'Death Cross' May Trap Bears as Bank of Japan Eases Rate Concerns

The ominous-sounding technical price pattern could again trap bears on the wrong side of the market as the Bank of Japan plays down chance of a near-term interest rate hike.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2024/08/07/bitcoins-impending-death-cross-may-trap-bears-as-bank-of-japan-eases-rate-concerns/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

Post WazirX Hack, India's CoinDCX Starts Investor Protection Fund With $6M

Indian crypto exchange CoinDCX's co-founder Sumit Gupta has told CoinDesk that his company has established an investor protection fund, saying that if other exchanges did this too "it would be better for the eco system."

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/08/06/post-wazirx-hack-indias-coindcx-starts-investor-protection-fund-with-6m/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

Semler Scientific Studied MicroStrategy’s Success Before Adopting Bitcoin Strategy

It was more than two years before Bitcoin's birth when Dr. Herbert Semler, who served as a flight surgeon in the Korean War before leading cardiology at a Portland hospital, co-founded Semler Scientific in 2007.Seventeen years later, the medical device manufacturer has converted much of its cash holdings to bitcoin and aims to buy a lot more.

source https://www.coindesk.com/news-analysis/2024/08/06/semler-scientific-studied-microstrategys-success-before-adopting-bitcoin-strategy/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

Monday, August 5, 2024

SEC Asks NY Court to Deny Coinbase’s ‘Breathtakingly Broad’ Subpoena Request

Lawyers for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are pushing back against what they describe as Coinbase’s “breathtakingly broad” subpoena requests searching for “essentially all documents that in any way relate to crypto.”

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/08/06/sec-asks-ny-court-to-deny-coinbases-breathtakingly-broad-subpoena-request/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

Bitcoin Bounces to $53K After Brutal Sell-Off Reminiscent of Covid Crash

Bitcoin's 30% decline in a week was for some observers reminiscent of the March 2020 crash, but there's been multiple occasions of similar drawdowns during previous bull markets.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2024/08/05/bitcoin-bounces-to-53k-after-brutal-sell-off-reminiscent-of-covid-crash/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

Is Bitcoin Still a Store of Value?

It depends on what you're trying to protect that value from. Day-to-day market volatility, no. Confiscation or monetary inflation, maybe.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2024/08/05/is-bitcoin-still-a-store-of-value/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

Bitcoin Continues to Bleed, Falls Below $50K

Ether prices also fell to $2.2K.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2024/08/05/bitcoin-continues-to-bleed-falls-below-50k/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

Friday, August 2, 2024

On-Device Proofs Solve DePIN Verification Challenges

Zero-knowledge proofs generated on DePIN devices are the best way to provide robust verification for service, performance, and location data while maintaining decentralization and privacy, argue NovaNet cofounders Wyatt Benno and Houman Shadab.

source https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2024/08/02/on-device-proofs-solve-depin-verification-challenges/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

As Trump Suggests Crypto as a Fix to U.S. Debt, Harris Camp Highlights His Remarks

Former President Donald Trump heaped more praise on the "very, very smart people" of the crypto industry in an interview broadcast on Friday, suggesting that the U.S. embracing Bitcoin could aid in addressing the $35 trillion U.S. national debt. Though Vice President Kamala Harris, his presumptive Democratic opponent in the presidential race, hasn't yet made any policy statements about her own view on cryptocurrency, one of her campaign accounts on X – the "rapid response" campaign effort – seemed to slam Trump's view by airing his comments.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/08/02/as-trump-suggests-crypto-as-a-fix-to-us-debt-harris-camp-highlights-his-remarks/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

How DePINs Address AI's GPU Gap and Ethics Problems

The future of AI depends on our ability to build a more inclusive, equitable, and decentralized computational landscape, says Mark Rydon, co-founder of Aethir.

source https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2024/08/02/how-depins-address-ais-gpu-gap-and-ethics-problems/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

Morocco Drafts Regulations for Crypto, Central Bank Governor Says

The North African country of Morocco has drafted regulations for the crypto sector, its central bank's head said Tuesday. Abdellatif Jo...