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Anchorage Digital Bank, BitGo join Coinbase to custody 21Shares crypto ETFs

The move diversifies spot crypto ETF custodians beyond Coinbase, which has dominated crypto custody for US issuers.

Crypto is used for payments in Georgia, not to get rich: Tbilisi Crypto City Guide

The capital city of the country of Georgia boasts a small but vibrant crypto community that aims to put the country on the map.

Judge says CFTC exceeded its authority halting Kalshi election bets

According to Judge Jia Cobb, having Kalshi offer contracts on “whether a chamber of Congress will be controlled by a specific party in a given term” was not unlawful.

What ‘far-fetched’ scenarios could still send Bitcoin price to $0?

Despite some dedicated critics saying otherwise, Bitcoin hitting $0 is extremely unlikely due to its strong global community, established infrastructure and historical resilience.

Grayscale to launch US XRP trust, paving way for potential ETF

Grayscale XRP Trust could potentially pave the way for an XRP ETF, subject to approval by the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

Hawaii emerging as crypto hub following new crypto regulations

The Aloha state's new regulations already attracted some notable Web3 firms, including Coinbase, Metamask, Transak, BitPay and Trust Wallet.

Nomic introduces Ethereum support for decentralized Bitcoin custody

Nomic’s nBTC will compete with wBTC and come without controversy or centralization concerns.

UAE’s central bank approves custodial risk insurance product for digital assets

OneDegree executive Robin Scott told Cointelegraph that the insurance covers Web3 asset managers against the risk of losing customer funds. 

Bitcoin price slips from $58K as US PPI, jobless claims surprise

Bitcoin faces a struggle for support into the Wall Street open as US macro data piles in thick and fast.

Turkey’s $200 limit on cash payments: What does it mean for crypto?

Should the Turkish government pass new amendments, all cash payments above $205 would be subject to fines of 10%.

eToro US to cease nearly all crypto trading following SEC settlement

The trading platform agreed to pay $1.5 million as part of the settlement with the SEC.

Massive discount fee exploit discovered in DeFi protocol DittoETH patch

A ‘warden’ of the platform discovered that an attacker could mint massive amounts of tokens by forcing token prices to diverge from their oracle prices.

1inch Network releases cross-chain innovation white paper

The white paper comes shortly after Polygon Labs and Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin revealed new cross-chain interoperability solutions.

DOGS memecoin ease of access can be a ‘double-edged sword’

Bitget CEO Gracy Chen believes that despite DOGS memecoin's record-breaking adoption, its ease of access for non-crypto natives may hinder its long-term success.

CEX.IO resumes UK operations, backs stricter crypto rules

Following a voluntary suspension in October 2023, CEX.io has successfully resumed operations in the UK after ensuring compliance with new FCA regulations.

Greece plans new $330M data center to boost AI expansion

Paris-based Data4 plans to invest in Greece to develop a major AI data center hub outside of Athens, signaling a boost to the country’s digital infrastructure and economy.

Uniswap CEO denies allegations of charging for protocol deployments

The response comes after users took to X to complain about Uniswap asking for as much as $20 million for protocol deployment.

Coinbase launches 'cbBTC' wrapped Bitcoin digital asset

The exchange announced that cbBTC is now available in the United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore, and all US states except New York.

Report reveals Bybit’s 2,700%+ token surge on day 1 listings

A report by Simplicity Group Research uncovers Bybit’s dominant day one token price performance, outperforming Binance and Coinbase.

Consensys and Hashkey-backed $50M accelerator launches for CARV data layer

Some of the CARV accelerator’s top partners already include Arweave, Litentry and Alibaba Cloud.

Ireland to probe Google’s AI model for data protection compliance

The DPC’s inquiry into Google’s AI model development explores the handling of EU citizens’ personal data for training PaLM2.

Trader’s acquisition of $1.5M CryptoPunk for $23K raises eyebrows

A trader acquires a rare Ape-themed CryptoPunk valued at $1.5M for just 10 ETH using a smart contract mechanism that allows a shotgun buyout.

China 6 months behind US on AI, says Google’s former region head

The former president of Google China says he expects the AI-powered apps to take off much faster in China compared to the United States. 

Ethereum needs ‘refined messaging’ to entice Wall St — Attestant execs

Ethereum will become an attractive investment to institutions, but needs better marketing and given time to develop, says Attestant adviser Tim Lowe.

WeWork founder’s crypto startup refunds investors after no token launch: Report

Flowcarbon reportedly cited tough market conditions and resistance from carbon registries as the main reasons behind the refunds.

Vitalik: L2s that aren’t at least ‘stage 1’ are dead to me

The Ethereum co-founder said it was “stage 1 or bust” for his acceptance of a layer-2 project’s decentralization progress.

Bitcoin whale transactions see ‘noticeable’ drop since March price peak

Blockchain analytics firm Santiment says a decline in Bitcoin whale activity is not necessarily a bearish sign.

Crypto stocks recover from dip as polls say Harris won debate against Trump

Crypto and Bitcoin mining-related stocks in the US bounced back from an early trading day dip after opinion polls showed voters rated Kamala Harris debate performance.

Blockchain music startup Tune.fm raises $50M from Global Emerging Markets

The fresh capital brings Tune.fm's total funding to $80 million. The funds will be used to reward artists and users within the platform.

US House Republicans probe SEC’s Gensler on political hiring claims

Three GOP lawmakers asked SEC Chair Gary Gensler to turn over information on his agency’s hiring process, claiming they had found evidence of a political ideology-driven hire.

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