The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Nov. 30-Dec. 6, with live updates throughout. Source: Coindesk Original Post: Protocol Village: Arbitrum Lands RARI’s New NFT-Focused…
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Republicans' Leadership Squabbles Delayed U.S. Crypto Bills Until 2024, Key Lawmakers Say
Republican Rep. French Hill and Democrat Rep. Jim Himes see potential future floor votes for crypto bills being key to convincing the Democrat-controlled Senate to play ball. Source: Coindesk Original Post: Republicans’…
Bitcoin Going From Boiling the Oceans to Draining Them, According to Critic
The findings have an echo of De Vries’ previous criticisms of Bitcoin, which have hitherto centered on the electricity usage of bitcoin mining. Source: Coindesk Original Post: Bitcoin Going From Boiling the…
Paying for Use Slows Down Crypto's Search for a Use Case
CoinDesk’s Danny Nelson reported that Polygon paid DraftKings to be on the network, a furtive deal that only misrepresents consumer choice. Source: Coindesk Original Post: Paying for Use Slows Down Crypto’s Search…
Brazil to Impose 15% Tax on Crypto Earnings Held on Offshore Exchanges: Report
The bill is awaiting presidential approval. Source: Coindesk Original Post: Brazil to Impose 15% Tax on Crypto Earnings Held on Offshore Exchanges: Report
UK Won’t Excuse Ignorance in the Hunt for Unpaid Crypto Taxes, Experts Say
The government could use a number of different ways to track down crypto tax evaders, CoinDesk was told. Source: Coindesk Original Post: UK Won’t Excuse Ignorance in the Hunt for Unpaid Crypto…
Crypto for Advisors: Investing in Web3
Alex Tapscott, author of the recently published book Web3: Charting the Internet’s Next Economic and Cultural Frontier, takes us through Web3 investment opportunities in today’s Advisors. Source: Coindesk Original Post: Crypto for…
A Suspicious 'Munger' Coin Soars Then Crashes After Billionaire Charlie Munger's Death
A memecoin that was minted 15 minutes after Charlie Munger’s death soared by more than 31,000% before losing 98% of its value over the subsequent 24-hours. Source: Coindesk Original Post: A Suspicious…
There Are Tentative Signs of Revival in DeFi and NFT Markets, JPMorgan Says
Expectation of U.S. approval of a spot bitcoin ETF has led to an increase in DeFi and NFT activity in recent months, the report said. Source: Coindesk Original Post: There Are Tentative…
MicroStrategy Bought $600M of BTC in November, Increased Holdings by 10%
MicroStrategy is also looking to raise up to $750 million in a sale of class A common stock. Source: Coindesk Original Post: MicroStrategy Bought 0M of BTC in November, Increased Holdings by…
Decentralized Infrastructure Provider Grove Raises $7.9M
Decentralized infrastructure is the use of blockchain technology and token incentives to build physical networks so other projects don’t need to incur the costs of buying and running their own equipment. Source:…
Institutional Crypto Trading Platform Talos Taps Into Uniswap's Liquidity
It’s the first time Talos will be routing trades through a decentralized exchange. Source: Coindesk Original Post: Institutional Crypto Trading Platform Talos Taps Into Uniswap’s Liquidity
Bitcoin Miner AntPool to Refund Record $3M BTC Transaction Fee
AntPool said it would verify the identity of the sender if they sign an on-chain message via another bitcoin transaction using the same message – which will prove ownership. Source: Coindesk Original…
First Mover Americas: Demand for Bitcoin Futures ETF BITO Ramps Up
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Nov. 30, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. Source:…
The Benefits of Building Apps On-Chain
Blockchain networks are information networks, which can be leveraged to build new types of tools and experiences, Variant’s Alana Levin writes. Source: Coindesk Original Post: The Benefits of Building Apps On-Chain
Central Banks Aren't Sufficiently Ready for CBDC Risks: BIS Report
The introduction of central bank digital currencies could have major implications on the stability, the report said. Source: Coindesk Original Post: Central Banks Aren’t Sufficiently Ready for CBDC Risks: BIS Report
Miami Crew Leader Sentenced to 63 Months in Prison for Crypto Fraud
In April, Esteban Cabrera Da Corte pleaded guilty to participating in a crypto scheme that defrauded U.S. banks of $4 million. Source: Coindesk Original Post: Miami Crew Leader Sentenced to 63 Months…
Polygon's Secret Deal: Sending DraftKings Millions to Run Failed Validator
Polygon quietly gave DraftKings’ validator preferential treatment while telling the public it was an “equal” member of the validator community. Source: Coindesk Original Post: Polygon’s Secret Deal: Sending DraftKings Millions to Run…
World's Largest Bitcoin Futures ETF Breaks 2021 Record Highs for Assets Under Management
ProShares’ BITO now has $1.47 billion in holdings, as a flurry of bitcoin ETF applications in the U.S. seemingly spurs institutional interest in the asset. Source: Coindesk Original Post: World’s Largest Bitcoin…
'Mysterious' Address That Added 10K Bitcoin Is Just a New BitMEX Wallet
BitMEX is internally transferring its bitcoin holdings to a newer wallet type, according to on-chain firm CryptoQuant. Source: Coindesk Original Post: ‘Mysterious’ Address That Added 10K Bitcoin Is Just a New BitMEX…