Chamber of Digital Commerce launches Digital Power Network miners’ coalitionThe new advocacy group already represents over half the country’s Bitcoin hash rate and will seek to shape energy policy and champion Bitcoin and blockchain.Sep 19, 2023Derek Andersen
Interest rate hikes may pause very soon — Here’s whyThis week, The Market Report discusses Bitcoin’s recent price action and the upcoming FOMC meeting, where some speculate interest rates might be paused.Sep 19, 2023Marcel Pechman
Sam Bankman-Fried’s father dragged his mother into an FTX US salary disputeA complaint filed in bankruptcy court claimed Joseph Bankman involved Barbara Fried when answers from neither his son nor FTX US satisfied concerns around his $200,000 annual salary.Sep 19, 2023Turner Wright
CZ post on X about Ceffu and Binance.US contradicts SEC claims, adds to confusion “It is more than likely that BAM still doesn’t understand what Ceffu is,” the SEC stated after trying to untangle the web of relationships between entities.Sep 19, 2023Derek Andersen
Latvia central bank opens to fintech with ‘Innovation Hub’The Bank of Latvia has been quietly stepping up its game in providing assistance to fintech projects while employing the latest emerging technologies internally.Sep 19, 2023Savannah Fortis
Judges weigh early release for Sam Bankman-Fried as lawyers push First Amendment issues: ReportA panel of three judges at the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New York reportedly will consider requests from Sam Bankman-Fried’s lawyers for early release from jail.Sep 19, 2023Turner Wright
Circle launches USDC stablecoin on Polkadot Asset HubPolkadot USDC users should not deposit XCM-transferred USDC from non-Polkadot Asset Hub parachains, Circle has warned.Sep 19, 2023Helen Partz
Bitcoin futures open interest jumps by $1B: Manipulation or hedge?Bitcoin spiking above $27,200 amid a big jump in open interest has some analysts asking whether BTC’s price is being manipulated.Sep 19, 2023Marcel Pechman
OPNX’s $30M Hodlnaut bid rejected as FLEX token plummets 90%: ReportThe interim judicial managers of Hodlnaut argued that the $30 million offer of FLEX tokens is “illiquid” and has “speculative value.”Sep 19, 2023Helen Partz
Bitcoin Adoption Fund launched by Japan’s $500B Nomura bankThe Bitcoin Adoption Fund will have long-only exposure to Bitcoin and be available to institutional investors.Sep 19, 2023Prashant Jha
Token2049 captivates Singapore, Huobi rebrands on 10th Anniversary: Asia ExpressMulti-million dollar funding announcements at Token2049, CoffeeDAO’s new idea for onboarding community cafes, Huobi’s rebrand and more.Sep 19, 2023Zhiyuan Sun
AI Eye: Real uses for AI in crypto, Google’s GPT-4 rival, AI edge for bad employeesAI Eye visits Korean Blockchain Week and Token2049 to find out how real projects are using AI, plus Google’s Gemini and more AI news.Sep 19, 2023Andrew Fenton
How big is Bitcoin in Lugano? Decentralize with Cointelegraph goes to BTC schoolAdam Back, Paolo Ardoino and enthusiastic students from all over the world share insights on Bitcoin school as well as crypto adoption in Switzerland.Sep 19, 2023Joe Hall
Tether authorizes $1B USDT to ‘replenish’ Tron networkBlockchain trackers flag $1-billion “authorised but not issued” USDT mint at Tether’s Treasury; CTO Paolo Ardoino clarifies holdings will be used for ongoing TRON issuance requests and chain swaps.Sep 19, 2023Gareth Jenkinson
FTX founder’s parents sued, accused of stealing millions from crypto exchangeAccording to the allegations, Sam Bankman-Fried’s father, Joseph Bankman, was a “de facto officer” at FTX Group.Sep 19, 2023Helen Partz
Thailand to start taxing overseas income next year, including from cryptoAny person who resides in Thailand for up to 180 days, would be subject to personal income tax on foreign assets, including crypto.Sep 19, 2023David Attlee
UK House of Lords passes bill to seize stolen cryptoDuring the bill’s review phase, the House of Lords agreed on certain amendments to clarify its intent of targeting monetary proceeds from fraud or other financial crimes.Sep 19, 2023Arijit Sarkar
Decentralized sensors to combat noise pollution hit the blockchainA network of 35,000 smartphone sound sensors was deployed on the Peaq Network ecosystem to collect hyper-local noise pollution data for well-being.Sep 19, 2023Savannah Fortis
Bitcoin Bollinger Bands hit key zone as BTC price fights for $27KBTC price is at a decision point within the context of the Bollinger Bands, but only time will tell whether Bitcoin can muster a breakout, their creator says.Sep 19, 2023William Suberg
Hong Kong to tighten crypto regulation in wake of JPEX fraud caseThe JPEX fraud saga began last week when the SFC revealed it had received 1,400 complaints against the exchange regarding fraud, withdrawal freezes and declining wallet balances.Sep 19, 2023Prashant Jha
CoinEx hack: Compromised private keys led to $70M theftCoinEx confirms that compromised private keys gave hackers access to hot wallets, leading to a $70 million hack.Sep 19, 2023Gareth Jenkinson
Weak competition in AI race could hurt consumers — UK watchdogThe U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority wants to prevent AI from being used to undermine consumer trust.Sep 19, 2023Martin Young
Lawyer who laundered $400M from OneCoin scam denied new trial: ReportA lawyer who laundered $400 million from the OneCoin scam has been denied a new trial despite arguing there were legal mistakes and false testimony in the original trial in 2019.Sep 19, 2023Tom Mitchelhill
Former Andreessen Horowitz execs launch Bastion after $25M funding roundThe Web3 startup came out of stealth mode after a seed funding round led by a16z crypto, enabling firms to integrate web3 infrastructure into their existing enterprise technologies.Sep 19, 2023Martin Young
Canto, Astar blockchains plan expansion to Ethereum ecosystem as layer 2sBy inheriting Ethereum’s security, Canto will be more decentralized and will enable trustless guarantees when bridging assets over, Polygon Labs said.Sep 19, 2023Brayden Lindrea
SEC sees temporary setback in request to access Binance.US softwareA federal magistrate judge has denied the Securities and Exchange Commission’s request to gain immediate access to Binance.US’s software, asking the regulator to provide more specific requests for discovery.Sep 19, 2023Tom Mitchelhill
SEC embroiled in court cases; Hester Peirce says crypto firms shouldn’t give up on USThe commissioner said she had seen awareness and knowledge of digital assets grow in her five years at the SEC, but largely, there was “more of the same” on enforcement actions.Sep 18, 2023Turner Wright
Blockchain Capital closes funds totaling $580M for investments in crypto gaming, DeFiThe funds include $380 million for early stage investments and a $200 million "opportunity fund."Sep 18, 2023Tristan Greene
Bitcoin investors are bullish on the US Fed’s $100B lossThe debt ceiling is unlikely to hold as the government faces increased pressure from interest rate payments, a potential catalyst for Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies.Sep 18, 2023Marcel Pechman
Rep. Tom Emmer: Digital assets will be a ‘sleeper issue’ for 2024 electionsThree candidates from both the Democratic and Republican parties have taken anti-CBDC positions as part of their 2024 presidential run.Sep 18, 2023Turner Wright