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Marthon Guanzon
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Stories by Marthon Guanzon
- Advancements in AI Tech Equip Crypto Scammers With More Powerful Tactics, Cybersecurity Expert Warns
Cybersecurity expert Richard Ma warns that AI technology is enabling scammers to create increasingly sophisticated social engineering attacks.
· Investing
- Bitcoin's Six-Month Surge Predicted to Make Waves in Broader Market, Says BitMEX Ex-CEO Arthur Hayes
Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes suggests that Bitcoin's six-month growth spurt will impact the broader market within the next year.
· Investing
- Ethereum Co-founder Vitalik Buterin Flags Node Centralization as Critical Hurdle for Network's Future
Vitalik Buterin calls out the centralization of nodes as a critical issue for Ethereum.
· Business
- South Korean Financial Institution KEB Hana Bank Teams Up with BitGo for Cryptocurrency Custody Services
KEB Hana Bank joins forces with cryptocurrency custody firm BitGo to offer digital asset protection, aiming to boost consumer trust and market integrity in South Korea.
· Investing
- Panama's Deribit Exchange Sees Crypto Derivatives Boom Despite Global Slump in Activity
Deribit's August trading volume soared by 17% even as global crypto derivatives activity waned.
· Investing
- Crypto Products Met with Uncertainty by Financial Exchanges Reveals World Federation of Exchanges Survey
The World Federation of Exchanges survey reveals that traditional financial exchanges are cautious about including crypto-related products.
· Investing
- India's Leading Payment Network Searches for Blockchain Expert to Expand Digital Horizons
National Payments Corporation of India is recruiting a seasoned blockchain professional to explore potential applications within existing payment systems like UPI.
· Investing
- London Stock Exchange Group Takes a Leap into Blockchain for Trading Traditional Financial Assets
LSE Group is forging ahead with a blockchain platform to streamline traditional financial asset trading.
· Investing
- China's Central Bank Urges Payment Platforms to Adapt for Digital Yuan Usage
China's central bank director, Changchun Mu, urges payment platforms to update their systems to facilitate the use of the digital yuan.
· Regulation
- Co-founders of Gala Games Face Off in Court Over Alleged Theft and Financial Mismanagement
Co-founders of Gala Games are embroiled in a legal dispute involving allegations of token theft and financial mismanagement.
· Regulation
- Matter Labs CEO Alex Gluchowski Suggests Implementing Supreme Court System Within Ethereum Network
Matter Labs CEO Alex Gluchowski has proposed a judicial system within the Ethereum network, modeled after the U.S. court system, to resolve smart contract disputes and strengthen the network.
· Business
- Bankrupt FTX Exchange Moves $10 Million in Assets, Sparks Fears of Market Impact
FTX, a crypto exchange navigating bankruptcy, transferred $10 million in digital assets, generating concern over market stability. The case will be reviewed by a Delaware court on September 13.
· Investing
- Shibarium Network Draws One Million Wallets but Struggles to Boost Overall Value
Shibarium Network sees rapid wallet adoption but faces challenges in boosting total value and token prices.
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- Crypto Firm Ripple Pushes Back Against SEC's Appeal Efforts in Ongoing Legal Battle
Crypto firm Ripple challenges the SEC's appeal request, stating that no compelling legal questions exist that would necessitate appellate review.
· Regulation
- Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood Voices Confidence in Bitcoin and AI Synergy for Financial Markets
Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood tweets her optimism for the symbiotic relationship between Bitcoin and AI.
· Investing
- Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao Believes Decentralized Finance Set to Eclipse Traditional Platforms Soon
Changpeng Zhao, CEO of Binance, expresses strong belief that decentralized finance could soon outshine centralized systems in trading volumes.
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- Cryptocurrency Exchange FTX's Financial Moves Scrutinized Following Bankruptcy Filings
Recent court filings have unveiled a series of transactions benefiting FTX and Alameda Research executives in the year before FTX's bankruptcy.
· Business
- Crypto Watchers Spot Unusual Movement of Ripple's XRP Valued at Over 33 Million Dollars to Unknown Wallet
A substantial amount of Ripple's XRP has been moved to an unknown wallet, coinciding with Ripple's own secure placement of vast amounts of XRP.
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- MakerDAO Co-founder Proposes Switching Tech Foundations for Project's Final Upgrade Stage
Rune Christensen, MakerDAO's co-founder, proposes building the project's final upgrade, NewChain, on Solana’s architecture instead of Ethereum's.
· Business
- Digital Rupee Transactions Become Easier Through Yes Bank and Unified Payments Interface Integration
Yes Bank has integrated the Unified Payments Interface with the digital rupee.
· Regulation
- dYdX Exchange to Unlock Over $14 Million in Tokens for Community and Trading Rewards
Decentralized exchange dYdX is set to release over $14 million in DYDX tokens today, targeting its community treasury and rewarding its traders and liquidity providers.
· Investing
- Binance Cuts Off Venezuelan Bank as Payment Option on Its P2P Platform, Aligns with Global Sanctions
Binance's move to exclude Banco de Venezuela from its P2P platform aligns the cryptocurrency exchange with global financial sanctions, following a similar recent delisting of Russian banks.
· Business
- London's Jacobi Asset Management Makes European History with Eco-Friendly Bitcoin ETF
London-based Jacobi Asset Management debuts Europe's first Bitcoin ETF, uniquely designed to comply with EU's environmental and social governance rules.
· Business
- Argo Blockchain Sees Reduced Losses and Debt in First Half of 2023 Despite Tough Market
Argo Blockchain cuts net losses by over 50% and lowers debt in the first half of 2023, despite facing challenging market conditions and a decline in revenue.
· Business
- Tradeteq Launches Tokenized US Treasury Offering on XDC Network with Securitize Assistance
UK-based financial tech firm Tradeteq introduces tokenized U.S. Treasury bonds on the XDC Network, capitalizing on the growing trend of digital asset tokenization.
· Investing
- Robinhood Markets Severs Ties With Key Partner Jump Trading Amid Regulatory Uncertainty
Robinhood and Jump Trading part ways amid a tense regulatory environment, ending a longstanding partnership essential to Robinhood's no-fee crypto trading platform.
· Business
- Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Sees Trading Surge After Regulatory Setback for U.S. Authorities
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust saw record trading following a court order for SEC to reconsider its ETF conversion rejection, driving up both GBTC and BTC prices.
· Business
- Legal Dragnet Closes on Tornado Cash Founders Raises Questions on Crypto Privacy
The Tornado Cash legal saga is drawing attention as it could set a precedent for federal action against privacy tools in cryptocurrency while focusing on specific charges against the developers.
· Regulation
- Circle Preps to Roll Out Native USD Coin on Base Network, Replacing Earlier Ethereum-Backed Version
Circle's native USDC on Base is a significant update aimed at replacing the older, Ethereum-backed version, streamlining transactions and liquidity provisions in the financial ecosystem.
· Investing
- Tether Turns to Bahamas-Based Britannia Bank for Dollar Transfers in Evolving Crypto Landscape
Tether partners with Bahamian bank Britannia to handle dollar transactions, signaling a change in its business partnerships amid regulatory scrutiny.
· Business
- X Scores Rhode Island License to Break Into Financial Services with Crypto Options
Twitter has obtained a Rhode Island license to venture into financial services, paving the way for both fiat and crypto payment options.
· Business
- U.S. Regulator Grapples with Crucial Decisions on Multiple Bitcoin ETF Applications Following Legal Setback
The SEC faces multiple key decisions on Bitcoin ETF applications after losing a case against Grayscale Investments. A range of investment firms eagerly await the regulator’s next moves, with deadlines rapidly approach…
· Investing
- Binance Art Contest Winner to Have Work Showcased on Formula One Racer Pierre Gasly's Helmet
Binance's new art contest allows the winning design to be featured on Formula One racer Pierre Gasly’s helmet, as the company continues diversifying its public partnerships.
· Investing
- Cambridge Researchers Overhaul Methodology to Sharpen Bitcoin Energy Use Estimates
Cambridge researchers update their index for the first time since 2019, focusing on better accuracy in measuring Bitcoin's environmental impact.
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- Token Movement Achieved Seamlessly Across Diverse Blockchains by Swift and Chainlink
The successful token transfer experiment between Swift and Chainlink has the capability to streamline asset tokenization by providing a critical central point of connectivity, enhancing efficiency and transparency in …
· Business
- Bitcoin Holders Move Away from Centralized Exchanges as Market Matures
The number of Bitcoin held in centralized exchanges has reached a five-year low due to a variety of factors, signaling market evolution and growing sophistication.
· Investing
- Binance Phases Out BUSD Support and Urges Users to Shift Assets by Early 2024
Binance confirms it will stop supporting Binance USD (BUSD) by February 2024 and encourages users to migrate to First Digital USD (FDUSD).
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- Robinhood Vaults into Top Ether Holdings, Analysts Report Wallet Expansion
Robinhood, often associated with stock trading, now owns the fifth-largest Ether wallet globally and is diversifying its crypto wallet services, according to recent analytics.
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- Lufthansa Launches NFT-Based Loyalty Program for Gamified Travel Experience
Lufthansa's Uptrip app transforms boarding passes into NFTs that passengers can trade for miles, lounge access, and more, indicating growing industry interest in Web3 technology.
· Investing
- HODL Continues: Long-Term Bitcoin Investors Stay in the Market Despite Turbulence
Long-time Bitcoin investors continue to hold and accumulate the digital currency, even as newer investors exhibit less confidence and market indicators point to future turbulence.
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