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Grayscale vs. SEC: ETF Team Expansion Hints at Hope

Grayscale vs. SEC: ETF Team Expansion Hints at Hope

Grayscale Investments is gearing up for a potential positive outcome in its lawsuit with the SEC, as it begins hiring for its ETF team. The firm is on the lookout for a “Senior Associate, ETFs” to bolster its ETF business development. This move comes as the crypto community eagerly awaits a court decision on Grayscale’s proposal to convert its GBTC fund into a spot bitcoin ETF. The outcome could set a precedent for other asset managers seeking approvals for spot bitcoin funds, influencing the future of crypto ETFs.

17 Aug 2023
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Revisiting 2016: Volatility at its lowest!

Revisiting 2016: Volatility at its lowest!

According to Kaiko, BTC and ETH have recorded their lowest 90-day price volatility compared to oil in many years, a mark last reached in 2016. Right now, Bitcoin’s volatility sits at 35%, Ethereum’s at 37%, while oil’s is higher at 41%. Experience tells us that after such periods of quiet , a significant move often follows. Judging by Bitcoin’s recent dynamics, it appears such a shift might be kicking off.

17 Aug 2023
Sei honors its early users with rewards

Sei honors its early users with rewards

The Sei team has initiated token claims for those who participated in the testnet early on. However, the meager bonuses received have left many reevaluating their decision to engage in future airdrops, especially for Tier-2 or Tier-3 projects. Rewards were disappointingly scant, with most individuals earning only a nominal amount for blockchain testing. The SEI token price decreased by 20%, possibly attributed to either the overnight downturn in the crypto market or the airdrop itself. P.S.:To claim your tokens, the Compass wallet is essential, and some regions might require a VPN.

17 Aug 2023
Tether terminates support for multiple blockchain networks

Tether terminates support for multiple blockchain networks

The issuer of USDT has resolved to end support for Kusama, Bitcoin Cash SLP, and Omni Layer. This move follows an in-depth analysis of the functionality, safety, and stability of these particular blockchains. Notably, Omni Layer, Tether’s first transport layer since its inception in 2014, was instrumental during its early days. However, it has witnessed a decline in popularity due to rising competitive solutions. Though minting of USDT on the aforesaid platforms will be terminated, the redemption process will stay in place for a duration extending at least a year.

17 Aug 2023
Horizon Worlds by Meta: User engagement below forecast

Horizon Worlds by Meta: User engagement below forecast

In his exploration of the $36 billion Horizon Worlds metaverse, video blogger Jarvis Johnson found player activity to be surprisingly sparse. He counted roughly 900 daily English-speaking users. Many of these were children who managed to circumventing the platform’s age restrictions. These findings cast serious doubt on Meta’s prior claim of 200,000 engaged users every month, hinting at possible exaggeration.

17 Aug 2023
QBT improves bitcoin mining efficiency

QBT improves bitcoin mining efficiency

Quantum Blockchain Technologies (QBT), a research company, has unveiled an innovative bitcoin mining method that utilizes artificial intelligence. According to the company’s statement, this new approach to hash verification, as opposed to random selection, boosts the chances of finding a winning hash by approximately 260%.

17 Aug 2023
Ripple Counters SEC’s Appeal Request

Ripple Counters SEC’s Appeal Request

Ripple contends that there is no justification for the SEC to appeal its partial loss while the case remains unresolved. Ripple’s legal team has presented three primary arguments in response to the SEC’s appeal request: Аn appeal requires a pure question of law and that the SEC’s request raises no new legal issues that need to be reviewed. SEC’s argument that the court ruled incorrectly on the matter is not sufficient. An immediate appeal will not advance the termination litigation proceedings.

17 Aug 2023
Token Scams Thrive on Coinbase’s Base Blockchain

Token Scams Thrive on Coinbase’s Base Blockchain

Between mid-July and Base’s public introduction in August, more than 500 scam tokens, like BASEPEPE (BPEPE) and Baby Yoda (YODA), were deployed on the blockchain, as reported by Solidus Labs, Around 300 of these tokens enabled their creators to generate an unlimited number of coins, unbeknownst to Base users, significantly impacting the tokens’ values. Moreover, about 60 tokens prevented buyers from reselling them on exchanges. The scam tokens collectively generated approximately $3.7 million in trading volume and yielded around $2 million in profits, according to Solidus.

17 Aug 2023
PayPal suspends crypto buying services in the UK

PayPal suspends crypto buying services in the UK

PayPal suspends crypto buying services in the UK Starting October 1, 2023, PayPal will no longer support cryptocurrency purchases for it’s users from the United Kingdom. This action is consistent with the company’s obligation to comply with local financial legislation. While the measure is planned to last until the start of 2024, PayPal remains hopeful about restoring the service. During the suspension, users are free to either hold their existing cryptocurrencies without any associated fees or sell them if they choose.

16 Aug 2023
SEI token breaks into cryptocurrency top 100

SEI token breaks into cryptocurrency top 100

The SEI token, having just been released, now finds itself in the 85th spot in terms of market capitalization, as reported by Coinmarketcap. It’s also making its presence felt in daily trading, occupying the seventh position with a volume of $1,6 billion. While current metrics paint a promising picture for the project, it’s worth noting that the cryptocurrency arena frequently sees such developments. Therefore, it’s wise to approach this news with measured optimism.

16 Aug 2023
FBI seizes crypto holdings amid federal probes

FBI seizes crypto holdings amid federal probes

In a three-month span beginning in March 2023, the FBI shifted gears in their investigations involving digital currencies. Those efforts have led to the confiscation of an estimated $1.7 million in cryptocurrencies such as BTC, ETH, USDT, XMR, and DAI. Some of these were traced back to Binance-affiliated wallets. Notably, the Eastern District of Virginia saw the most substantial single seizure of 428.5 ETH.

16 Aug 2023
OpenAI sees ChatGPT as a game-changer for web content moderation

OpenAI sees ChatGPT as a game-changer for web content moderation

Social media giants, like Facebook, rely on a vast global moderation teams to sift out damaging content, from child pornography materials to severe violence. The implementation of GPT-4 might be the key to revolutionizing this workflow. “The process [of content moderation] is inherently slow and can lead to mental stress on human moderators. With this system, the process of developing and customizing content policies is trimmed down from months to hours,” assert OpenAI representatives. Access to the OpenAI API now enables individuals to forge their distinct AI-driven moderation frameworks.

16 Aug 2023
Bloomberg Intelligence: Fed’s Role in the “greatest rug pull ever

Bloomberg Intelligence: Fed’s Role in the “greatest rug pull ever

The current market landscape marks an unprecedented decline in liquidity, according to Bloomberg Intelligence’s senior macro strategist, Mike McGlone. If this pattern holds throughout 2023, he warns of a potential sharp descent in Bitcoin prices, which would ripple through Ethereum, XRP, and the general cryptocurrency domain. “What should be early indications of recessionary times? The best indication should be bitcoin and that’s where I’m looking for the bleeding occasion from bitcoin and it’s still kind of showing what I expected.” “Picture December: Recession looms, Fed hesitates on easing due to inflation,” said McGlone.

16 Aug 2023
Musk vs. Zuck fight status

Musk vs. Zuck fight status

Yesterday on Twitter, Elon Musk confessed that his call-out for a fistfight was just a jest that, evidently, went a bit too far. Musk mentioned that after suggesting a face-off with Mark at the Colosseum, Zuckerberg shot down the idea without batting an eye, citing he was “traveling.” “Is there anywhere he will fight?” Musk tweeted. Meanwhile, Zuckerberg voiced his frustrations on Threads, implying Musk isn’t serious about the showdown, citing some impending surgery and being elusive about confirming a final date. “I’m going to focus on competing with people who take the sport seriously,” Zuckerberg writes. Such spectacles would even make Cirque du Soleil green with envy.

16 Aug 2023
Coinbase bring futures trading to eligible US customers

Coinbase bring futures trading to eligible US customers

Coinbase has obtained regulatory approval from the National Futures Association (NFA), a CFTC-designated self-regulatory organization. This approval allows Coinbase to function as a Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) and provide eligible US customers with access to crypto futures through its platforms. With this approval, Coinbase becomes the first crypto-native platform to offer a combined solution featuring traditional spot crypto trading and regulated, leveraged crypto futures for their US verified customers.

16 Aug 2023
AI Working Group: Democrats’ Answer to Tech’s Rapid Evolution

AI Working Group: Democrats’ Answer to Tech’s Rapid Evolution

House Democrats have initiated a working group dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI) with the aim to craft legislation surrounding this tech. The group, chaired by Representative Derek Kilmer, will explore leveraging AI for growth while ensuring job security for those impacted by AI advancements. A primary concern is the rise of AI-generated misinformation, especially deepfakes.

16 Aug 2023
Hacker Targets RocketSwap, Then Launches Meme Token

Hacker Targets RocketSwap, Then Launches Meme Token

RocketSwap, a DEX on the Base Layer 2 network, suffered a hack, losing 471 ETH ($862,000). The team identified lapses, including offline signatures during launchpad deployment and storing private keys on the server. While some accused the team of a potential rug pull, RocketSwap blames a third-party hacker who brute-forced a server to extract private keys. Post-hack, the hacker moved assets to Ethereum, creating a meme token, “LoveRCKT”, which saw a brief price surge on Uniswap before plummeting.

16 Aug 2023
New Lobby Group Aims to Shape U.S. Crypto Mining Policies

New Lobby Group Aims to Shape U.S. Crypto Mining Policies

Crypto miners in the U.S. have initiated the Digital Energy Council to lobby for miner-friendly policies amidst ongoing crypto regulation debates. The council aims to advocate for sustainable energy development, grid resilience, U.S. competitiveness, and national security. This move comes as President Joe Biden’s administration proposes a 30% excise tax on mining operations, citing societal harms. Additionally, Democratic lawmakers criticize miners for environmental concerns.

16 Aug 2023
US Lawmakers Probe SEC & FINRA

US Lawmakers Probe SEC & FINRA

US House Financial Services Committee members, led by Chair Patrick McHenry, are seeking clarity from the SEC and FINRA about how Prometheum secured a special purpose broker-dealer (SPBD) license. They’re probing if the SEC used Prometheum as a model firm to support Gary Gensler’s stance that existing laws suffice for crypto regulation in the U.S. Despite Prometheum’s claims of being pivotal for regulated digital asset offerings, the lawmakers pointed out that the firm hasn’t served any customers yet. Also they raised concerns about potential ties between Prometheum and the Chinese Communist Party. The committee has requested related documents and communication records by Aug. 22.

16 Aug 2023
A legal rendezvous with a sexopathologist awaits?

A legal rendezvous with a sexopathologist awaits?

The U.S. Department of Justice is escalating its legal fight against the founder of FTX, employing intimate writings from his ex-girlfriend Caroline Ellison, who once managed investment company Alameda Research. From October 2nd, the court will see evidence pulled from Caroline’s personal documents. A notable inclusion is a list termed “Things Sam is Freaking Out About,” pointing towards alleged financial misconduct at FTX. The case’s evidence will also feature undisclosed recordings and messages from FTX insiders.

15 Aug 2023
China’s AI Regulations Kick In

China’s AI Regulations Kick In

China’s provisional AI guidelines, termed “Generative AI Measures,” take effect today. Among the 24 measures, AI service platforms must register and undergo security reviews before public launch. AI-generated content will need labels, and data must come from legitimate sources respecting intellectual property and user privacy. Service providers are accountable for content on their platforms.

15 Aug 2023
Delphi Digital Foresees New Crypto Market Cycle

Delphi Digital Foresees New Crypto Market Cycle

Kevin Kelly, Delphi Digital’s co-founder, suggests the crypto market is entering a new cycle. He highlights the consistency in crypto market timings, from peak-to-trough bottoms to recovery durations. Using Bitcoin as a reference, Kelly describes a typical cycle: a new all-time high, an 80% drawdown, a recovery to the previous high in two years, and a rally to a new peak. This cycle aligns with broader business cycles. Kelly also draws parallels between Bitcoin’s price peaks and the ISM Manufacturing Index. Despite potential short-term setbacks, Kelly remains optimistic about the market’s outlook for the next 12-18 months.

15 Aug 2023
Layer-1 blockchain Sei is now live on mainnet!

Layer-1 blockchain Sei is now live on mainnet!

Stated to be a staggering 10 times faster than Solana, the network accomplishes transaction finality in just 250 milliseconds. Trading of the blockchain’s native token (SEI) has started on different centralized exchanges, and it’s now valued at approximately $0.19. There’s also news of an airdrop, but claiming will be permitted only after the “initial warm-up period.” The time frame for this warm-up has not yet been revealed.

15 Aug 2023
AI and Web3 enterprises drawn to Dubai’s subsidized landscape

AI and Web3 enterprises drawn to Dubai’s subsidized landscape

Dubai is launching an aggressive campaign to attract tech giants in artificial intelligence and Web3, offering hefty subsidies that could cover as much as 90% of commercial licensing fees. The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has been assigned the duty of issuing these licenses, and its executives look forward to engaging foreign businesses and investors with optimism.

15 Aug 2023
Bankruptcy hits cryptocurrency exchange Dasset

Bankruptcy hits cryptocurrency exchange Dasset

Dasset, a cryptocurrency exchange in New Zealand, has left its users unable to access their holdings. Attempts to log onto the official site redirect customers to the webpage of the law firm Grant Thornton. A released statement details that Grant Thornton will control the liquidation process of the exchange. It has immediate plans to cooperate with all customers to safeguard all the residual funds. “Dasset’s management says a significant reduction in asset values and trading levels impacted its ability to trade profitably. It was determined the appointment of liquidators was in the best interests of all stakeholders,” Grant Thornton highlighted.

15 Aug 2023
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