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Marthon Guanzon
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- U.S. Not Favorable for Crypto Startups, Ripple CEO Claims
Ripple's CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, critiques the U.S.'s stance on cryptocurrency businesses, suggesting better models exist in countries like Singapore and the U.K.
· Business
- Coinbase Steps Up with Lightning Network Integration for Enhanced Bitcoin Transactions
Coinbase adopts Lightning Network, promising faster, affordable Bitcoin transactions, exciting the cryptocurrency community.
· Business
- Paxos Reveals PayPal USD Stablecoin Fully Supported by Tangible Assets
Paxos' report on PayPal USD stablecoin reveals major backing from U.S. Treasury, with minimal risks involved for investors.
· Investing
- Telegram Affirms TON Network for Web3 Integration, TON Token Value Rises
Telegram's choice of TON for Web3 boosts Toncoin's worth; integration benefits both platforms.
· Business
- Developers Join Forces for Enhanced DeFi Liquidity in Layer-2 Base Network
Developers partner to launch DeFi liquidity markets on Base, automating link between liquidity pools and borrowing.
· Business
- Bitget Launches New Fund to Boost Growth and Support Regional Investments
Bitget introduces a $100 million EmpowerX Fund aiming to support and expand its crypto platform and related ventures.
· Investing
- SEC Chief Gary Gensler Pushes for Crypto Regulation Despite Recent Court Losses
SEC Chair Gensler advocates for crypto oversight, persisting despite recent courtroom challenges.
· Regulation
- Recent Weeks See $249 Million Departure from Cryptocurrency Assets
Cryptocurrency assets faced $249 million in withdrawals over four weeks, with Bitcoin and Ether seeing significant outflows.
· Investing
- Web3 Innovator Animoca Brands Secures $20M for Mocaverse Development
Animoca Brands nabs $20M, advancing Mocaverse, aiming to redefine Web3 gaming and digital entertainment.
· Business
- Global Payment Systems Stuck in Past, Says Ex-PayPal Chief in Recent Talk
David Marcus, ex-PayPal executive, points to Bitcoin's Lightning network as a solution for outdated global payment systems.
· Investing
- New Crypto Alliance Forms in Texas to Advocate Digital Assets Regulation
Leading crypto businesses form Texas alliance for clear digital asset regulations, emphasizing education and legal adjustments.
· Investing
- Solana Value Drops Over Fears of Liquidation by Troubled Crypto Exchange FTX
Concerns about crypto exchange FTX liquidating its Solana assets have led to a price drop.
· Investing
- Avalanche Testnet Hits Remarkable Speed in HyperSDK Upgrade Testing
Avalanche's testnet achieves over 140,000 TPS during HyperSDK trials, aiming for launch by year-end
· Investing
- Struggling FTX Crypto Exchange Seeks to Retrieve Funds from High-Profile Promotions
FTX Crypto Exchange aims to recoup promotional funds from athletes and teams amidst financial woes.
· Investing
- Lido Finance Addresses Security Concerns; Tokens Remain Uncompromised
Lido Finance refutes exploitation claims, commits to rectifying a security flaw in its LDO token contract.
· Investing
- Friend.tech Sees Unanticipated Rise in Value Amid Skepticism
Friend.tech, a decentralized social media platform, witnesses a surprising surge in value, surpassing $20 million amidst increasing popularity and platform improvements.
· Investing
- Crypto Exchange FTX Sues LayerZero Labs over Missing $21 Million
LayerZero Labs faces legal action from FTX over a disputed $21 million, amid a backdrop of complex transactions and claims.
· Business
- Crypto Influence Grows as 2024 Election Looms, Says Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong
Coinbase CEO predicts significant crypto influence in the 2024 U.S. elections; candidates reveal their stances.
· Investing
- Bitcoin's Rocky Recovery Mirrors 2020 Crash, On-Chain Analysis Reveals
Bitcoin's recovery patterns are drawing comparisons to its 2020 crash, with on-chain metrics hinting at potential market apprehension among investors.
· Investing
- G20 Nations Advocate Rapid Adoption of Cross-Border Crypto Regulations
Economic leaders from G20 nations support a fast-tracked global digital asset regulation, aiming for enhanced transparency starting 2027.
· Regulation
- Terra Classic Community Mulls Hike in Minimum Deposit to Counteract Spam
The Terra Classic platform debates raising the deposit requirement to curb spam, amid other proposals and the awaited v2.2.1 core upgrade.
· Investing
- Ethereum Co-founder Vitalik Buterin Faces Security Breach as Followers Report Significant Losses
Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin experiences X account hack; followers suffer financial setbacks exceeding $691,000 due to a deceptive link.
· People
- U.S., U.K., and European Investment Firms Prioritize Digital Asset Strategies
Recent data indicates top investment companies are increasingly adopting digital asset strategies amidst a favorable outlook.
· Investing
- Worldcoin's Launch Stirs Mixed Sentiments in AI Token Market Dynamics
Recent data reveals AI tokens' plateauing trading volumes, despite Worldcoin's buzz-filled introduction. Concerns arise about data privacy.
· Investing
- NounsDAO Faces Potential Treasury Division Due to Owners' Discontent
NounsDAO may face treasury division as 25% of NFT owners express discontent, advocating for a "rage quit".
· Investing
- Google Revises Policy to Accept Specific NFT Game Ads But Excludes Gambling
Google modifies its ad policy to allow specific NFT game ads, excluding any gambling-related content.
· Business
- Race Begins for First U.S. Ethereum Exchange-Traded Fund Approval
The Chicago Board Options Exchange filed 19b-4 forms with the SEC, sparking a countdown for U.S. Ethereum ETF approvals.
· Regulation
- Crypto Service Casa Unveils New Ethereum Vault Features to Boost User Privacy
Casa introduces Ethereum pay wallet feature, enhancing user privacy and reducing direct ties to the platform.
· Investing
- South Korean Financial Firm Mirae Asset Securities Partners with Polygon Labs for Financial Tokenization
South Korean group Mirae Asset Securities announced its collaboration with Polygon Labs.
· Business
- Arkham Intelligence Unveils Addresses Linked to Grayscale's Bitcoin Stockpile
Arkham Intelligence has exposed wallet addresses tied to Grayscale's Bitcoin holdings, amidst scrutiny and Grayscale's dealings with the SEC.
· Investing
- Bitcoin's Positive Trend Faces Uncertainty with Market Shifts
Bitcoin's momentum shows signs of slowing, as market data and liquidity shifts hint at potential price changes in the near future.
· Investing
- Grayscale Urges SEC to Green Light Conversion of Bitcoin Fund to ETF After Court Ruling
Grayscale Investments is urging the SEC to quickly approve its application to convert its Bitcoin fund to a spot ETF.
· Investing
- SOMA Finance Eyes Regulatory Green Light for Unique Token Offering to Global Investors
SOMA Finance plans to launch the world's first legally compliant digital security token
· Investing
- Digital Ruble and Blockchain May Shake Up Traditional Banking, Says Russian Official
A Russian financial official suggests that the digital ruble and blockchain could diminish the relevance of traditional banks.
· Regulation
- Neowiz, Top Korean Game Publisher, Pledges Commitment to Avalanche's Blockchain
South Korean Neowiz collaborates with Avalanche's blockchain, aiming to expand in Web3 gaming amid Korea's booming esports interest.
· Business
- Cryptocurrency Investors Unite to Fuel Emerging Web3 Innovations With New $20 Million Fund
Alpha Protocol Ventures has formed a $20 million fund to financially back nascent Web3 projects.
· Investing
- Marathon Digital Holdings Reports Diverse Monthly Changes in Bitcoin Production and Revenue
Marathon Digital Holdings mined fewer Bitcoins in August than in July but saw a fivefold year-over-year increase.
· Investing
- Justin Bieber's Popular Song "Company" Makes Waves as a Tradable Asset
Justin Bieber's song "Company" will be released as a nonfungible token by the tech platform anotherblock and co-producer Axident.
· People
- Coinbase Unveils New Lending Service Focused on Institutions
Coinbase introduces a lending service for institutions, filling the gap left by Genesis and BlockFi's failures.
· Business
- MetaMask Wallets Compromised Through Manipulated Government Websites
MetaMask wallet holders are being scammed through manipulated links on legitimate government websites.
· Investing