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Bitcoin’s first wallet receives $1.17M in surprise transaction

Conor Grogan, a director at Coinbase, suggested that the anonymous Bitcoin transfer could be some sort of weird ETF marketing scheme.

OpenAI faces fresh copyright lawsuit a week after NYT suit

The lawsuit by authors Nicholas Basbanes and Nicholas Gage follows the acknowledgment by OpenAI in its lawsuit with The New York Times that copyright owners, including the plaintiffs, should be compensated for the use of their work.

How to use Dall-E 3 to create images

Discover the creative world of Dall-E 3 and unlock its potential to generate unique and imaginative images effortlessly.

Anthropic says no client data used in AI training

In its updated commercial terms of service, Anthropic stated that it would protect customers from copyright infringement claims arising from the authorized use of the company’s services or outputs.

Robin AI CEO says AI not to blame for courtroom blunders

According to the CEO of the AI-powered legal copilot, RobinAI, the technology helps automate repetitive tasks. However, users should still check the output of these tools and not treat it as a finished product.

Coinbase acquiring Cyprus-based entity to expand EU derivatives offerings

While Coinbase aims to compete in the EU derivatives market, it faces stiff competition from more prominent players like Binance, Bybit, OKX and Deribit.

Digital Currency Group confirms settling $700M of debt with Genesis

The CEO of Digital Currency Group, Barry Silbert, stated that the company has now satisfied all its obligations that are currently due.

Bitcoin ETF approval would be a ‘historic mistake,’ says Better Markets CEO

Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart disagreed with the letter, arguing that denying the spot Bitcoin ETF would be a “criminal move.”

Price analysis 1/5: BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, ADA, AVAX, DOGE, DOT, MATIC

Bitcoin is trading just below the $45,000 level as traders await the SEC's final decision on the spot Bitcoin ETF applications.

SEC moves closer to spot Bitcoin ETF approval with 19b-4 amendment filings

As the week draws to a close, 11 spot Bitcoin ETF applicants have submitted 19b-4 amendment forms, with the deadline for the U.S. SEC to approve or deny the product just days away.

Why is Solana (SOL) price down 9% this week?

Solana’s native token SOL dropped under $100 due to reduced demand for the network’s DApps and negative SPL token performances.

Mango Markets hires representative to handle US regulatory scrutiny

Mango Markets's DAO has established a $250,000 budget to handle inquiries from United States regulators.

CertiK’s X account briefly hacked by Forbes impersonator

The scammer posted a malicious message urging readers to revoke approvals using a fake Revoke.cash app.

Why is Bitcoin price down today?

Bitcoin price is down today as traders begin to realize profits ahead of the long-awaited spot ETF decision.

Crypto hacks cost over $1.8B in 2023, ENS token surges: Finance Redefined

Web3 hacks and scams cost the ecosystem $1.83 billion in 2023 despite dropping by half from 2022.

Here’s what happened in crypto today

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

Why a gold rush for inscriptions has broken half a dozen blockchains

Some suggest EVM inscriptions are the latest way for retail traders to access low-cap coins, while others argue it’s an over-hyped fad. Whatever it is, it’s clogging up the blockchain.

Zilliqa on-chain transactions plunge amid ‘technical issue’

“We are still investigating & we should be able to share an update soon,” wrote a Zilliqa community moderator.

Unofficial Arweave forking plans draw community controversy

A hard fork proposed by Arweave’s largest layer-2 solution, Irys, is allegedly in the making.

BlockShow unites with BlockDown for a crypto festival in Hong Kong

BlockShow marks its return to in-person conferences by joining forces with BlockDown to bring a crypto festival to an iconic Hong Kong location in May 2024.

OKX NFT Marketplace tops Blur and OpenSea in daily trading volume

OKX NFT Marketplace recorded a 24-hour trading volume of $50 million on Dec. 18, surpassing its competitors in the NFT space.

Trader gambles $226K on Solana memecoin, hits $1.69M in 5 days

Another dog-themed crypto token comes into the limelight as the Solana memecoin frenzy continues.

Blockchain-based private loans hit $582M, doubling from 2022

The average APR offered by blockchain credit protocols is 9.65% compared to an average personal loan interest rate of 11.5%, data shows.

Can crypto mixers adapt to survive US authority prosecution?

Cryptocurrency mixers face a dilemma between preserving financial privacy freedom or embracing increased compliance measures to avoid U.S. scrutiny.

Aurory’s USDC pool drained on Arbitrum’s DEX Camelot

According to initial reports and on-chain data, the attack targeted Aurory's SyncSpace bridge, draining nearly 80% of the AURY-USDC pool's liquidity.

Palau advances CBDC with Ripple in Phase 2 of PSC program launch

Phase 2 of the PSC program will prioritize the development of a digital ecosystem and increased user engagement, emphasizing adherence to regulatory compliance.

BlackRock revises BTC ETF filing, El Salvador’s crypto citizenship trending, and more: Hodler’s Digest, Dec. 10-16

BlackRock updates its Bitcoin ETF application to enable banks, demand for El Salvador’s crypto-linked citizenship, and Sam Bankman-Fried’s attorney interview.

Ripple’s Legal Chief predicts crypto landscape shifts in 2024

Stuart Alderoty predicts the possible resolution of Ripple’s SEC lawsuit in 2024 and lawmakers on Capitol Hill agreeing on the need for crypto regulations.

Ledger vulnerability put entire DApp ecosystem at risk: Finance Redefined

The Ledger connector vulnerability put the entire DeFi ecosystem at risk, with market experts asking users to remain cautious of using DApps even after Ledger released a patch.

Arbitrum network went offline for 78 minutes because of inscriptions

The Arbitrum One network stalled at 10:29 am ET (13:29 UTC), according to an alert issued by the network's status page.

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