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October 3, 2024

Polymarket Removes ‘Hezbollah’ Label as Crypto Twitter Debates Ethics of War Betting Markets

Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin argued in favor of Middle East conflict-based betting markets, saying “it’s not about making money from bad stuff happening,” but rather creating an environment where speech has consequences without government censors.

PODCASTS

Could Bittensor End Up Being the Only Crypto/AI Project That Matters?

Episode #712 | October 1, 2024

Could Bittensor End Up Being the Only Crypto/AI Project That Matters?

Bittensor, a decentralized AI project, is gaining attention as one of the most promising intersections of AI and crypto.

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Episode #711 | September 27, 2024

Why Bitcoin ETF Options Could Unlock Massive Amounts of Capital for Crypto

As Bitcoin ETF options come closer to launching, Joshua Lim breaks down how these options could bring more capital into crypto, affect volatility, and even ignite a new boom for altcoins and NFTs.

Episode #710 | September 26, 2024

Bits + Bips: Why Bitcoin Is a Leveraged Bet on Global Liquidity

Episode #709 | September 24, 2024

With Rate Cuts and Upcoming Elections, What’s the Best Play in Crypto?

Episode #708 | September 23, 2024

The Chopping Block: World Liberty Financial, Liquidity Risks, and Global Crypto Adoption

Episode #707 | September 20, 2024

The SEC Thinks Crypto Airdrops Are Securities. Here’s Why This Lawyer Thinks It’s Wrong

Episode #706 | September 19, 2024

The Chopping Block: SVM vs. EVM, VC Investment in Solana and Memecoins’ Future

Episode #705 | September 17, 2024

Trump’s Crypto Project May Attract Hackers. That’s Why This Security Expert Joined

Episode #704 | September 13, 2024

The Chopping Block: VC vs. Liquid Funds, Friend.Tech’s Decline, Crypto Startup Exits

Episode #703 | September 13, 2024

Bitcoin Is Worth Over $1 Trillion. How Much Will Coinbase’s New cbBTC Grab?

Press Release

July 31, 2024

UBD Network Introduces DeTrust wallet for Enhanced Teamwork and Asset Protection

UBD Network, a professional multi-signature platform and self-managed crypto asset wallet, introduces DeTrusts as a simplified, secure, and decentralized alternative to traditional trusts for digital asset management, team collaboration, and inheritance transfer.

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Bitcoin

October 2, 2024

$500 Million Liquidated From Crypto Markets Cools ‘Uptober’ Enthusiasm

Bitcoin’s drop below $61,000 triggered more than $500 million worth of liquidations over the last 24 hours.

October 1, 2024

Investors Ditch Bitcoin, Scoop Up Gold, as Iran-Israel Tensions Escalate

Bitcoin falls 2% as geopolitical tensions rise between Iran and Israel, with investors turning to gold as a safe haven.

September 27, 2024

Why Bitcoin ETF Options Could Unlock Massive Amounts of Capital for Crypto

As Bitcoin ETF options come closer to launching, Joshua Lim breaks down how these options could bring more capital into crypto, affect volatility, and even ignite a new boom for altcoins and NFTs.

September 26, 2024

Is an ‘Uptober’ Bitcoin Price Rally Imminent?

October has typically been one of the best months for bitcoin prices and if key economic indicators remain strong, that trend will likely continue, analysts say.  

Business

October 3, 2024

Polymarket Removes ‘Hezbollah’ Label as Crypto Twitter Debates Ethics of War Betting Markets

Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin argued in favor of Middle East conflict-based betting markets, saying “it’s not about making money from bad stuff happening,” but rather creating an environment where speech has consequences without government censors.

October 2, 2024

SEC Appeals Ruling in Ripple Labs Lawsuit

The SEC has submitted a notice of appeal to the Second Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan, seeking to challenge a federal judge’s ruling in its case against Ripple.

October 2, 2024

Celestia’s TIA Token Down 23% Over Last 7 Days Ahead of $853-Million Unlock

Roughly 175.56 million TIA tokens will be unlocked, which represents about 82% of the current circulating supply, Messari data shows.

October 2, 2024

Bitwise Registers XRP ETF Trust in Delaware: Report

Crypto-focused asset manager Bitwise has taken the first steps towards launching an XRP ETF.

DeFi

October 1, 2024

EigenLayer’s EIGEN Token Unlock Goes Live With $7.2 Billion FDV

The EIGEN token can now be traded, transferred or staked and is trading at a fully diluted value of $7.2 billion.

September 27, 2024

Weekly Recap: Caroline Ellison’s Sentencing, BNY Mellon’s Crypto Custody Exemption

This week in crypto: Gary Gensler faces tough questions in Congress, Kamala Harris talks crypto and blockchain, and more!

September 26, 2024

Are Memecoins Pushing the Crypto Industry Forward or Backwards?

September 23, 2024

The Chopping Block: World Liberty Financial, Liquidity Risks, and Global Crypto Adoption

Live from TOKEN2049: World Liberty Financial, Market Volatility, & Global Crypto Adoption

Ethereum

October 3, 2024

Are Layer 2s Parasitic to Ethereum and ETH as an Asset?

The ongoing debate over L2s being parasitic to Ethereum continues to spark discussion. Are they helping or hurting the network?

October 1, 2024

BlackRock Exec Says Ethereum Narrative Is Less Easy to Digest: Report

BlackRock’s ETHA had one of its best weeks as it surpassed $1 billion in assets under management, but the company’s head of digital assets doesn’t expect inflows to match the pace of Bitcoin ETFs any time soon.

September 28, 2024

Ether-Bitcoin Ratio Is at Multi-Year Lows, But It’s Just ‘Temporary’ and an ‘Opportunity’

The ether-bitcoin ratio has recently hit a multi-year low, even with a strong developer community behind it. So, what’s the sentiment in the Ethereum camp? Let’s hear from the experts at Token2049.

September 27, 2024

Weekly Recap: Caroline Ellison’s Sentencing, BNY Mellon’s Crypto Custody Exemption

This week in crypto: Gary Gensler faces tough questions in Congress, Kamala Harris talks crypto and blockchain, and more!

NFTs

August 28, 2024

OpenSea’s Wells Notice From the SEC Could Prove ‘Disastrous’

The SEC is planning to recommend action against the second-largest NFT marketplace for selling unregistered securities. 

August 2, 2024

Weekly Recap: Tether’s Record Profit, NFT Lawsuit

This week in crypto: The rise of Pump.Fun’s revenue, California DMV’s blockchain initiative, BitClout founder charged, and more!

July 29, 2024

Are NFTs Securities Offerings? Two Artists Sue the SEC to Find Out

 ‘Song-A-Day’ Man artist Jonathan Mann and Law Professor Brian Frye have sued the SEC to help provide regulatory clarity for digital artists who use blockchain technology and NFTs.

June 20, 2024

Has the Market Decided NFTs Aren’t Worth Millions of Dollars Anymore?

CryptoPunks and Bored Ape Yacht Club are reaching multi-year lows in floor price amidst a broader NFT downturn. However, Milady Maker and Pudgy Penguins are exceptions to the ongoing trend.

Regulation

October 2, 2024

SEC Appeals Ruling in Ripple Labs Lawsuit

The SEC has submitted a notice of appeal to the Second Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan, seeking to challenge a federal judge’s ruling in its case against Ripple.

October 2, 2024

Rising Middle East Tensions Further Reduce Chances of Crypto Legislation Passing This Year

National security issues typically take precedence over other legislation, according to experts.

October 2, 2024

Kalshi Cleared by Judges to Host U.S. Election-Related Bets

A judges’ order permits Kalshi, as well as other designated contract markets, to host election-related bets for at least the next several months. 

October 2, 2024

Are Regulatory Failures to Blame for Crypto Banking Issues?

NYU Professor Austin Campbell argues that regulators mismanaged risks in banking by targeting crypto without addressing deeper systemic issues.

Tech

October 2, 2024

DEGEN, a Memecoin on Coinbase-Incubated Base, Jumps Over 125% Amid Upcoming Listing

Since Coinbase announced it added DEGEN to its listing roadmap, the token has seen its market cap surpass $160 million.

October 1, 2024

Could Bittensor End Up Being the Only Crypto/AI Project That Matters?

Bittensor, a decentralized AI project, is gaining attention as one of the most promising intersections of AI and crypto.

September 27, 2024

As Memecoins Surge, Could They Lead the Way for a Broader Crypto Market Rally?

Six of the top 10 performing cryptocurrencies over the last 24 hours are memecoins, including SHIB, FLOKI, PEPE, BONK, and DOGE.

September 20, 2024

Firedancer Efforts Bring Solana a Step Closer to Leap in Processing Power, Says Jump Trading’s Science Chief

Avoiding computer science “magical thinking” is the key to unlocking  capacity already available in the current Solana ecosystem, Kevin Bowers told the network’s Breakpoint conference in Singapore.

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Top Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) Alternatives You Should Know About

Several WBTC alternatives have emerged to bring Bitcoin liquidity to DeFi ecosystems across the cryptoverse. Discover the most prominent ones in this guide.

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