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Publications
- CZ Awaits Sentencing: Binance Co-Founder
> Binance co-founder Yi He reports former CEO Changpeng Zhao positively awaits U.S. sentencing.
Read More - The Block
https://www.theblock.co/post/289756/binance-co-founder-yi-he-says-cz-in-positive-situation-in-us-report
- Solana DeFi Attacker Convicted of $ 110 Million Heist
> Crypto trader Avraham Eisenberg convicted for manipulating Solana DeFi, stealing $ 110 million in cryptocurrency.
Read More - Decrypt
- BitMEX Boosts Leverage Ahead of Halving
> BitMEX increases BTC perpetual swap leverage to 250x, anticipating Bitcoin halving event volatility.
Read More - The Block
https://www.theblock.co/post/289766/bitmexs-bitcoin-perpetual-swap-250x-leverage-halving
- Hong Kong Approves Crypto ETFs
> Hong Kong may approve Bitcoin and Ether ETFs soon, with potential launch this month.
Read More - CoinDesk
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/04/12/hong-kong-could-approve-spot-bitcoin-ether-etfs-as-early-as-monday-bloomberg/
- Solana Tests Congestion Fixes on Devnet
> Solana’s Anza team tests congestion fixes on devnet, aiming to improve transaction processing.
Read More - The Block
https://www.theblock.co/post/287942/anza-releases-proposed-congestion-fixes-on-solana-devnet-asks-validators-to-upgrade-on-testnet
- Toncoin Surges Amid Telegram IPO Rumors
> Toncoin nears Dogecoin’s market cap, driven by Telegram IPO rumors and Notcoin game popularity.
Read More - Decrypt
https://decrypt.co/225947/toncoin-ton-market-cap-flip-dogecoin-doge-ipo
- Binance Users Break Record for Saga
> Binance users stake record $ 13 billion for upcoming Saga token rewards, breaking Launchpool campaign records.
Read More - Decrypt
https://decrypt.co/225081/binance-stake-record-13-billion-earn-saga-gaming-token-rewards
- Solana Network Congestion Triggers Token Losses
> Solana network congestion causes significant losses for SOL, Wormhole, and Dogwifhat tokens.
Read More - Decrypt
https://decrypt.co/224951/solana-price-falls-network-congestion-wormhole-plunges
- SEC Finds Terraform Labs Guilty of Fraud
> Terraform Labs and Do Kwon found liable for fraud, causing TerraUSD collapse and market turmoil.
Read More - Decrypt
https://decrypt.co/225047/do-kwon-liable-civil-fraud-sec-lawsuit
- SEC Demands $ 2 Billion From Ripple
> SEC plans to seek $ 2 billion in penalties from Ripple over unregistered securities.
Read More - Decrypt
https://decrypt.co/223295/sec-to-seek-2-billion-from-ripple-labs-says-chief-legal-officer
- FTX Sells Shares to Repay Creditors
> Failed crypto exchange FTX sells Anthropic shares to repay creditors, raising over $ 884 million.
Read More - Decrypt
https://decrypt.co/223288/ftx-to-sell-shares-in-claude-ai-developer-anthropic-for-884-million
- SEC Delays Decision on Ethereum ETF
> The SEC postpones Grayscale's Ethereum ETF decision to May 30, fostering Bitcoin ETF adoption.
Read More - Decrypt
https://decrypt.co/223068/sec-delays-decision-on-grayscale-ethereum-etf-until-may
- Polygon zkEVM Outage Raises Concerns
> Polygon zkEVM experiences a 12-hour outage, indicating unscheduled maintenance and traction struggles.
Read More - The Block
https://www.theblock.co/post/284330/polygon-zkevm-blockchain-sees-12-hour-ongoing-outage
- EU Committees Ban Anonymous Crypto Transactions
EU committees approve ban on anonymous crypto transactions, imposing Anti-Money Laundering limits.
Read More - Cointelegraph
https://cointelegraph.com/news/eu-enacts-ban-on-anonymous-crypto-transactions-via-self-custody-wallets
- Prosecutors Seek Hefty Sentence for Bankman-Fried
> Prosecutors seek $ 11B and 40-50 years prison for FTX's ex-CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried.
Read More - Cointelegraph
https://cointelegraph.com/news/united-states-prosecutors-lewis-kaplan-ftx-sam-bankman-fried
- Hong Kong Regulator Warns MEXC Exchange
> Hong Kong's SFC warns public about unlicensed operation of crypto exchange MEXC.
Read More - CoinDesk
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/03/15/hong-kong-regulator-says-crypto-exchange-mexc-has-been-operating-without-a-license/
- Avalanche Foundation’s First Meme Coin Investment
Avalanche Foundation invests in five meme tokens, boosting their value and trading volumes.
Read More - CoinDesk
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2024/03/15/avalanche-foundation-snaps-up-kimbo-coq-and-three-other-tokens-as-first-meme-coin-investment/
- Aussie Officer Charged for Bitcoin Theft
Australian officer accused of stealing $ 4 million in Bitcoin from drug dealer's wallet.
Read More - Protos
https://protos.com/cop-allegedly-stole-81-bitcoin-from-drug-dealers-trezor-wallet/
- Indonesia Elects Pro-Crypto Leadership
Crypto-friendly regime elected in Indonesia, promising enhanced blockchain development and regulation.
Read More - CoinDesk
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/02/14/indonesia-picks-crypto-friendly-team-in-presidential-election/
- EigenLayer Rises as Top DeFi Protocol
EigenLayer becomes 5th largest DeFi protocol with $ 4.6 billion in locked assets.
Read More - CoinDesk
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2024/02/14/eigenlayers-cap-lift-prompts-4b-inflow-as-eth-restaking-heats-up/
- QuickNode Expands with zkSync Hyperchains
QuickNode adds support for zkSync hyperchains, enhancing scalable ZK technology offerings.
Read More - CoinDesk
https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2024/02/17/protocol-latest-tech-news-crypto-blockchain/
- Coinbase Upgraded Amid Crypto Price Surge
JPMorgan upgrades Coinbase to neutral, reflecting rising crypto prices and potential earnings.
Read More - CoinDesk
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2024/02/15/coinbase-upgraded-to-neutral-ahead-of-earnings-at-jpmorgan-as-shares-surge/
- Solana Halts Due to Performance Issues
Solana network's transactional activity temporarily halted due to performance issues.
But back online now
Read More - CoinDesk
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2024/02/06/solana-network-suffers-brief-outage-sol-steady/
- Charged HyperVerse Founder Promotes New Crypto Project
HyperVerse founder Sam Lee promotes new crypto project VEND after fraud charges.
Read More - Protos
https://protos.com/hyperverse-founder-shills-new-crypto-project-hours-after-1-7b-fraud-charge/
- Crypto Execs Arrested for Alleged $ 828M Theft
South Korean crypto execs arrested for allegedly stealing $ 828 million from customers.
Read More - CoinDesk
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/02/06/haru-invest-execs-arrested-in-south-korea-for-allegedly-stealing-828m-worth-of-crypto-report/
- Hong Kong Regulator Mandates Crypto Exchange License
Hong Kong's SFC mandates crypto exchanges to apply for license or face closure.
Read More - DLNews
https://www.dlnews.com/articles/regulation/hong-kong-crypto-exchanges-must-apply-for-a-licence-or-shut-down/
- Hedge Funds Profit from Bitcoin Trust Deviations
Hedge funds profit from Grayscale's Bitcoin Trust price deviations.
Read More - DLNews
https://www.dlnews.com/articles/markets/kentucky-fund-wins-big-on-grayscale-discount-bitcoin-trade/
- Dogecoin, Floki Surge on X Payments Speculation
Dogecoin and Floki rise on X Payments speculation, with increased trading volumes and rising bullish bets.
Read More - Cointelegraph
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2024/01/22/dogecoin-floki-bullish-bets-rise-on-x-payments-speculation/
- Trezor Discloses Phishing Attack With 66K Users Affected
Trezor reports 66K users affected by phishing attack; contact details exposed, potential phishing risk.
Read More - Cointelegraph
https://cointelegraph.com/news/trezor-discloses-66k-users-affected-phishing-attack
- Hong Kong Nears Debut of Spot Crypto ETFs
Hong Kong anticipates debut of spot crypto ETFs by mid-2024, fostering integration with traditional finance.
Read More - The Block
https://www.theblock.co/post/273703/osl-hong-kong-crypto-etf-midyear
- Debiex Faces Fraud Charges in $ 2.3M Scam
CFTC charges Debiex with $ 2.3M fraud, using romance scam to deceive investors and misappropriate digital assets.
Read More - The Block
https://www.theblock.co/post/273634/cftc-charges-digital-asset-platform-over-pig-butchering-scheme
- Terraform Labs Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Singapore's Terraform Labs files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after crypto collapse, aiming to continue operations and pursue legal action.
Read More - Techcrunch
https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/21/terraform-labs-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy/
- GBTC Discount Drops as ETF Race Heats Up
GBTC discount hits 2021 low amid ETF race, signaling potential conversion to spot Bitcoin ETF.
Read More - CoinDesk
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2024/01/09/gbtc-discount-sinks-to-lowest-level-in-18-months-as-grayscale-falls-behind-in-etf-fee-race/
- BlackRock and VanEck Update ETF Filings
BlackRock and VanEck update ETF filings in response to SEC comments, hinting at potential approval.
Read More - CoinDesk
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/01/09/blackrock-vaneck-update-bitcoin-etf-filing-within-hours-of-quick-sec-response/
- Evmos Co-founder Returns $ 7.6M Worth of Tokens
Evmos co-founder returns $ 7.6M worth of tokens, realigning distribution and addressing market concerns.
Read More - The Block
https://www.theblock.co/post/270863/evmos-foundation-cofounder-tokens
- Valkyrie Co-Founder Expects Bitcoin ETF Approval
Valkyrie co-founder anticipates Bitcoin ETF approval on Wednesday, expecting trading to commence on Thursday.
Read More - Fortune
https://fortune.com/crypto/2024/01/09/valkyrie-bitcoin-etf-blackrock-approval-sec-gensler/
- Criticism Mounts Over New York's Crypto Oversight
New York's crypto oversight criticized by state comptroller for relying on outdated and incomplete data.
Read More - CoinDesk
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/01/09/new-yorks-crypto-bitlicense-oversight-criticized-by-states-comptroller/
- Wall Street Giants Gear Up for Bitcoin ETF Approval
Wall Street giants prepare for SEC action on Bitcoin ETFs, finalizing paperwork and revealing key details.
Read More - CoinDesk
https://www.coindesk.com/coindesk-news/2023/12/29/invesco-fidelity-blackrock-others-dot-their-bureaucratic-is-as-likely-sec-action-on-spot-bitcoin-etf-looms/
- Binance Founder CZ Denied Travel Permission Again
Binance's CZ denied travel permission by U.S. judge for second time, citing flight risk concerns.
Read More - CoinDesk
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2023/12/29/binances-cz-denied-permission-to-travel-by-us-judge-for-the-second-time/
- FTX Founder Spared Second Trial by Prosecutors
Federal prosecutors opt against second trial for FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried, citing timely resolution and sufficient evidence.
Read More - CoinDesk
https://www.coindesk.com/coindesk-news/2023/12/30/ftx-founder-sam-bankman-fried-wont-face-second-criminal-trial-us-prosecutors-say/
- Cohen's Use of AI for Fake Citations
Michael Cohen used AI to create fake legal citations, unaware of its potential for misleading information.
Read More - NYTimes
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/29/nyregion/michael-cohen-ai-fake-cases.html
- BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Names Authorized Participants
BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF names JP Morgan and Jane Street as authorized participants, finalizing application process.
Read More - Decrypt
https://decrypt.co/211208/blackrock-bitcoin-etf-jp-morgan-jane-street
- India Seeks Ban on Binance and Kraken
India seeks to ban Binance and Kraken, among others, for illegal operations and non-compliance with regulations.
Read More - Decrypt
https://decrypt.co/211114/india-block-binance-kraken-other-exchanges-crypto-crackdown
- Avalanche Foundation Acquires Meme Coins Collection
Avalanche Foundation's 'Culture Catalyst' program buys meme coins, embracing shared interests of crypto communities.
Read More - Decrypt
https://decrypt.co/211145/avalanche-foundation-to-invest-in-meme-coin-collection
- Massive $ 11B Crypto Options Expiry Approaches
Record-breaking $ 11B crypto options expiry approaching as BTC remains stable, potentially leading to increased hedging and trading.
Read More - CoinDesk
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2023/12/28/a-record-11b-crypto-options-expiry-looms-as-btc-shows-little-volatility/
- Hacker Swipes $ 1M from Levana Blockchain
Hacker steals $ 1M from Levana, a perpetual swap protocol on Osmosis blockchain, exploiting various vulnerabilities.
Read More - The Block
https://www.theblock.co/post/269455/levana-protocol-exploited-osmosis
- MicroStrategy Boosts Bitcoin Holdings to $ 8 Billion
MicroStrategy increases Bitcoin holdings to $ 8 billion by purchasing 14,620 BTC for $ 616 million.
Read More - Decrypt
https://decrypt.co/210969/microstrategy-boosts-its-bitcoin-holdings-to-8-billion
- Bitcoin ETF Approval: Potential Sell-Off Ahead
Bitcoin ETF approval could trigger a "sell the news" event, potentially pushing prices down to $ 32,000.
Read More - CoinDesk
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2023/12/28/bitcoin-etf-approval-tipped-to-be-sell-the-news-event-cryptoquant/
- Layer-2 Blast: $ 1.1B Deposits Raise Concerns
Upcoming Ethereum Layer-2 Blast amasses $ 1.1B deposits, raising concerns of potential pyramid scheme.
Read More - CoinDesk
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2023/12/28/blast-hits-11b-in-deposits-more-than-a-month-before-its-due-to-go-live/
- Barry Silbert Resigns as Grayscale Investments Chairman
Barry Silbert steps down as Grayscale Investments chairman, replaced by Mark Shifke, with new board members added.
Read More - Decrypt
https://decrypt.co/210919/barry-silbert-out-as-grayscale-chairman-while-bitcoin-etf-decision-looms