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Chia Network Makes Progress Toward an IPO, CEO Says
The cryptocurrency company founded by BitTorrent's inventor saw its IPO plans derailed last year by financial woes at its banker, Credit Suisse.
Protocol Village: Safe, for 'Smart Accounts,' Completes Acquisition of Crypto Business Wallet Multis
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of April 18-24.
This Bitcoin Halving Is Different. But Is It 'Priced In'?
Institutions launching Bitcoin ETFs this year have buoyed the bitcoin price to record levels. Does that mean the impact of the halving — the four-year slashing of the bitcoin reward — will be relatively muted this time, as any pontential bump is “priced in”?
Avail Confirms Token Airdrop Plans, a Week After Leaked Screenshots
Avail shared in a blog post that 354,605 wallet addresses are eligible to claim the 600 million tokens in their “unification drop.”
Sen. Lummis: It'll Pay to 'Choose Circle Over Tether' Under U.S. Stablecoin Proposal
Circle Internet Financial would have a distinct advantage over global stablecoin leader Tether under U.S. regulations along the lines being suggested by new legislation, according to one of the latest bill's authors, Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.).
Bitcoin Halving Is Not a Bullish Event, Says 10x Research Analyst
Bearish signals are looming over the crypto market these days and will almost certainly push prices down in the short term, well-known research analyst Markus Thielen said.
Kraken Is Buying TradeStation Crypto, Expanding Cryptocurrency Exchange's U.S. Reach
The takeover, which hasn't been previously disclosed publicly, expands the cryptocurrency exchange's regulatory licensing in the U.S.
Mango Markets Exploiter Avi Eisenberg Found Guilty of Fraud and Manipulation
NEW YORK – A Manhattan jury has found crypto trader Avi Eisenberg guilty on fraud and market manipulation for his $110 million heist from decentralized finance protocol Mango Markets in October 2022.
‘It Can Be Said With Confidence the SEC Is Investigating Ethereum’: Consensys’ Bill Hughes Talks Crypto Law
Consensys Senior Counsel and Director of Global Regulatory talks about ETH's legal status and Ethereum's future.
Crypto for Advisors: Bitcoin’s Supply Reduction
What does Bitcoin’s fourth halving mean, and why does it matter?
Bitcoin Halving Partially Priced In With No Big Rally Expected Afterward: Deutsche Bank
Crypto prices are likely to stay high in anticipation of spot ether ETF approvals, central bank rate cuts, and regulatory changes, the report said.
Protecting Crypto Users Is More Important Than Faster UK Registration: FCA Executive
Members of the industry have complained that the regulator takes too long to approve crypto applications.
Tokenization Growth Depends on Developing Blockchain-Powered Secondary Markets: Moody's
There aren't enough secondary markets that support tokenized assets, and they come with risks, the ratings company said.
First Mover Americas: BTC Dominance Increases, Binance to Re-Enter India
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for April 18, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
Aptos Strikes DeFi Partnership With Microsoft, Brevan Howard, SK Telecom
The aim is to offer banks and large institutions a gateway to decentralized finance on Aptos.
Ondo Finance Brings Tokenized Treasuries to the Cosmos Ecosystem with Noble Integration
Introducing Ondo Finance's offerings to Cosmos "will bring vastly improved utility and liquidity to appchains and their users, all while offering exposure to yielding instruments," Ondo's founder Nathan Allman said.
DeFi’s Path to Mass Adoption Goes Through Fintech Firms, Centralized Exchanges, Morpho Labs Chief Says
Tether Reorganizes Into 4 Divisions as It Expands Beyond Stablecoins
The company has formed four divisions to reflect its broadening focus: Data, Finance, Power and Edu(cation).
Union Labs Plans Polygon-to-Cosmos Bridge with New AggLayer Integration
The new technology from Union Labs comes after the blockchain interoperability project raised $4 million in November.
New Zealand Starts Digital Cash Consultation
The consultation paper asked New Zealand citizens to respond on the digital cash design, whether or not interest should be paid and if there should be holding limits.