The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) began to accept comments on Fidelity’s proposed spot Ethereum ETF through a Nov. 30 filing. That filing indicates that the securities agency is now soliciting comments on a proposed rule change from Cboe BZX. If approved, that rule change will allow the exchange to list and trade Fidelity’s […]
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Microsoft is pledging a colossal $3.2 billion to enhance artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and training in the UK, according to a Nov. 30 press release. The investment marks the company’s most significant commitment in its 40-year history in the UK and aims to propel the nation forward in the global AI race. Microsoft intends to […]
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Today marked the launch of Robinhood‘s previously announced brokerage services in the UK. The launch represents Robinhood’s first expansion beyond the U.S. In its announcement, the company said UK customers will have access to over 6,000 U.S.-listed stocks and American Depository Receipts (ADRs) at launch. Features will include commission-free trading, high-yield interest on uninvested cash, […]
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The hacker responsible for the $48 million KyberSwap heist has escalated their demands, now seeking complete executive control over the decentralized exchange (DEX). The hacker revealed the updated demands in an on-chain message sent on Nov. 30. They had previously expressed willingness to negotiate a bounty but complained of receiving threats and a general lack […]
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Quick Take The current year has witnessed a unique trend on Binance, one of the world’s largest digital exchanges. By analyzing the netflows, a stark divergence can be observed with transactions of $1 million or more and those less than $1 million. Larger transactions are experiencing predominantly outflows, indicating that whales, or large holders of […]
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Binance announced plans to delist Tornado Cash’s native token, TORN, on Nov. 27, closely coinciding with massive losses for the coin. The exchange announced plans to delist TORN on Nov. 27 at 6:00 PM UTC. This coincided with a sudden loss in value for the asset, which dropped from $3.90 to as low as $1.94 […]
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According to market data from YCharts on Nov. 24, the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) discount rate has narrowed to 8.06%. The “discount” refers to the situation where the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) shares are trading at a price lower than their underlying net asset value (NAV). GBTC began trading at a discount in early 2021, […]
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Changpeng Zhao, the former CEO of Binance, is currently barred from returning to his home in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as per the ruling of a federal judge in Seattle. U.S. District Judge Richard Jones has temporarily suspended a decision that would have allowed Zhao to leave the U.S. before his sentencing, scheduled for […]
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Hong Kong’s financial regulators have decided to retain the grace period for crypto firms despite the city grappling with major fraud scandals involving crypto exchange platforms JPEX and Hounax in recent weeks, local media reported on Nov. 27. The grace period allows crypto firms to continue operating in Hong Kong without a license until June […]
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Terra’s failed algorithmic stablecoin USTC topped CryptoSlate’s daily biggest gainers list on Nov. 27; the token’s value shot up over 150% in the last day and was up 39.9% over 24 hours at press time. The digital asset rose to $0.07581 during the reporting period, its highest level since May 2022, when the industry was […]
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Inferno Drainer, a crypto wallet-draining kit known for its widespread involvement in cryptocurrency scams, announced on Nov. 27 that it is shutting down its operations. The kit has been responsible for phishing schemes that resulted in the theft of over $80 million in cryptocurrencies, with thousands of victims. Inferno Drainer gained notoriety after the shutdown […]
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Quick Take According to CNBC analyst Carl Quintanilla, a staggering $9.8 billion was spent on Black Friday, reflecting a 7.5% increment from the previous year, suggesting robust consumer behavior. However, a source of concern lies in a parallel trend: many of these purchases appear to be financed through personal debt. Experian reports that the average […]
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BlockFi has reached an agreement in principle with Vrai Nom Investment in its complex bankruptcy proceedings, potentially marking a pivotal moment in the crypto lending firm’s efforts to navigate its financial challenges. BlockFi has been granted an adjournment on related hearings until Dec. 19. As BlockFi emerges from the shadows of its November 2022 bankruptcy […]
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BBVA Switzerland, the Swiss subsidiary of the Spanish banking behemoth BBVA, has announced a strategic partnership with Ripple-owned Metaco to build its digital asset operations via the latter’s Harmonize platform, according to a social media announcement. BBVA’s Swiss unit is the latest in a string of prestigious banks that have entered deals with Metaco in […]
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Grayscale submitted an updated filing for its pending spot Bitcoin ETF to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Nov. 22. The filing in question is an amended S-3 prospectus, a type of registration form used by firms that have previously met other reporting requirements. Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart suggested in an X […]
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The U.S. Department of the Treasury published its comments on settlements with Binance and related parties in a statement on Nov. 21. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen said: “Binance turned a blind eye to its legal obligations in the pursuit of profit. Its willful failures allowed money to flow to terrorists, cybercriminals, and child […]
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Commissioner Hester Peirce of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) commented on pending spot Bitcoin ETFs to Bloomberg on Nov. 22. Peirce said that, although she cannot comment on currently active ETF proposals, she is open to approving such a product. She said: “I’ve been very transparent that I’ve thought for many years now […]
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Ripple Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty believes the recent resolution of anti-money laundering violations by Binance via a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is a significant step towards aligning the crypto industry with essential legal and safety standards. Alderoty noted in a series of tweets that major banks have previously undergone similar […]
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Quick Take CryptoSlate’s recent analysis has highlighted a growing divergence between Bitcoin miners and the spot price of Bitcoin, hypothesizing a link to the upcoming halving event next year. Intriguingly, this trend seems to echo in the world of precious metals, gold, to be precise. The spot price of gold reached $2,000 this week; this […]
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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has touted his exchange’s compliance-first approach following the issues that bedeviled rival Binance. In a Nov. 21 statement on social media platform X, Armstrong pointed out that Coinbase embraced compliance since its launch in 2012 “to become a generational company that stood the test of time.” “Since the founding of Coinbase […]
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The GAM3 Awards 2023 in collaboration with GAM3S.GG and Magic Eden features a prize pool exceeding $2M. It will take place on Dec. 14. With 214 games initially nominated, the selection process was entrusted to a panel of over 70 experts from the traditional and web3 gaming sectors. This jury comprises executives from tech giants […]
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The Gold DAO, initiated by DAO.Link, is a groundbreaking project aiming to digitize and democratize the value of gold through blockchain technology. This initiative merges the timeless allure of gold with an innovative method for people worldwide to securely and fairly trade physical gold, bypassing traditional banking systems. For over 5,000 years, gold has been […]
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Binance issued a statement on Nov. 21 regarding its resolution of investigations from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and other agencies. There, Binance stated that it is pleased to announce the resolution and admitted to past wrongdoing. The crypto exchange company said: “When Binance first launched, it did not have compliance controls adequate for […]
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Now-former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao has pleaded guilty to money laundering charges, according to reports from The New York Times on Nov. 21. Zhao reportedly entered his guilty plea in federal court in Seattle today and agreed to pay a $50 million fine as part of the plea deal. That fine is separate from Binance’s […]
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A class action suit filed on Nov. 17 in California alleged that Apple entered anti-competitive agreements that partially restricted the use of cryptocurrency. Specifically, plaintiffs said that agreements between Apple and its competitors prevent iOS Peer-to-Peer Payment Market apps from offering decentralized crypto features. The plaintiffs asserted that Apple’s agreements apply to various other payment […]
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Celsius Network and its debtors intend to turn the defunct lender into a Bitcoin miner as part of its restructuring, according to a Nov. 20 press release. Celsius customers will own the new entity, tentatively stated as ‘Mining NewCo.’ Mining NewCo Celsius had proposed the formation of Fahrenheit NewCo as part of its restructuring and […]
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