Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.Polygon co-founder Jaynti Kanan...
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Stellar, PwC publish ‘framework’ to judge emerging market blockchain projects
Stellar Development Foundation published a method for judging Web3 project effectiveness in Colombia, Argentina, Kenya, the Philippines, and other developing markets.The Stellar Development Foundation, d...
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Central banks will face unfamiliar challenges to achieve CBDC inclusivity, study says
The potential is there, but the difficulties in achieving financial inclusivity are often underestimated, a Bank of Canada study shows.A common argument made in favor of central bank digital currency (C...
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Cocoa broker testifies to Bitcoin holdings on FTX in Sam Bankman-Fried trial
London-based cocoa broker Marc-Antoine Julliard responded to questions from prosecutors on crypto he held on FTX in November 2022.The prosecuting attorneys in the criminal case against former FTX CEO ...
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Latest update — Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried trial [Day 2]
The former FTX CEO faces seven counts of conspiracy and fraud. A New York court will decide his fate.Cointelegraph reporters are on the ground in New York for the trial of former FTX CEO Sam “SBF” Ba...
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Google Assistant will soon incorporate Bard AI chat service
Google announced that its browser-based AI program, Bard, will be used by Google Assistant devices soon.Google Assistant will begin incorporating Google’s artificial intelligence (AI) chat service, Bar...
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PayPal applies for NFT marketplace patent, Meta’s avatars impress: Nifty Newsletter
PayPal filed a patent application for a system that lets users transfer and purchase nonfungible tokens.In this week’s newsletter, read about how a ...
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Hong Kong Stock Exchange launches settlement platform powered by smart contracts
Dubbed "Synapse," the platform will accelerate trades placed by international investors for Mainland Chinese stocks.Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX), the operator of The Stock Exchange of...
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Su Zhu's $36M mansion transformed into eco-farm post-3AC collapse: Report
The 3AC co-founder purchased the Singaporean bungalow in March 2022, shortly before the hedge fund collapsed.Crypto businessman and fugitive Su Zhu's $36 million luxury real estate in Singapore has been...
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Price analysis 10/4: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, ADA, DOGE, TON, DOT, MATIC
Bitcoin is consolidating at the top of its range and this is inspiring traders' confidence in a variety of altcoins.United States 10-year Treasury yields ...
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Opening arguments begin in Sam Bankman-Fried trial
“His girlfriend will tell you how they stole money together,” said Assistant U.S. Attorney Thane Rehn in an opening statement about the former FTX CEO, according to reports.Prosecutors and defense at...
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DAOs can help scientists find funding and community, says Nature science journal
Decentralization could help bring scientists in underfunded fields and locations to the table without requiring relocation or reemploymentThe Nature science journal recently ...
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Polygon co-founder steps down, will contribute ‘from the sidelines’
Jaynti Kanani said he had stepped back “from the day-to-day grind” at Polygon roughly six months ago.Jaynti Kanani, the co-founder of Polygon, announced that he has stepped back “from the day-to-da...
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Why is XRP price up today?
XRP price pumped after U.S. Judge Analisa Torres rejected the SEC’s appeal and Ripple was approved for a Singapore payments license.XRP (XRP) pr...
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Bitcoin traders hope $27K holds as BTC price ignores volatile US dollar
Bitcoin looked like a stablecoin compared to the U.S. Dollar Index on Oct. 4, with BTC price levels of interest close to the spot price.Bitcoin (BTC)...
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Alameda sent $4.1B of FTT tokens to FTX before crash: Nansen report
Nansen analysts observed “unusual transactions between FTX and Alameda” in the days leading up to FTX’s bankruptcy.Blockchain data analysts from Nansen have revisited the days leading up to the col...
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TON raises 8-figure sum from MEXC to make Telegram a Web3 super-app
Telegram founder Pavel Durov has repeatedly pointed out the role of the TON blockchain in Telegram’s potential Web3 journey.The Open Network (TON) — a decentralized blockchain platform initially desi...
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Microsoft-owned LinkedIn releases AI-powered assistant for job recruiters
LinkedIn plans to pilot a new AI-powered assistant aimed at recruiters searching for job candidates and will also release an AI educational assistant in its learning section.The Microsoft-owned and bus...
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The Truth Behind Cuba’s Bitcoin Revolution: An on-the-ground report
Cointelegraph goes to Cuba to see how some Cubans use Bitcoin to secure a better economic future.In Cubas capital, Havana, a Bitcoin community has emerged from an economically antagonistic environment.Satoshi didnt create Bitcoin for Cubans, but it really comes in ha...
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Crypto VC: Token investing and the next bull run with Digital Wave Finance
Cointelegraph sits down with Digital Wave Finance to talk about investment strategies and what could catalyze the next bull run.Venture capital has been a key driver for myriad startups in the blockchai...
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Bitcoin mining restricted to legal entities in Uzbekistan — Regulators
Cryptocurrency mining in Uzbekistan can only be carried out by legal entities using solar power, the local crypto watchdog has reiterated.Cryptocurrency mining in Uzbekistan faces major changes as the co...
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Yield Protocol to permanently ‘wind down’ operations by December 2023
Unfavorable crypto regulations in the United States, Europe and the United Kingdom was one of the factors for Yield Protocol’s untimely shutdown....
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El Salvador launches first Bitcoin mining pool as Volcano Energy partners with Luxor
El Salvador’s ambitious renewable energy Bitcoin mining operation welcomes its first mining pool as Volcano Energy partners with Luxor.El Salvador officially launched its first local Bitcoin (...
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New book reveals Binance CEO CZ rejected SBF’s $40M request for futures exchange
Michael Lewis’s new book “Going Infinite” reveals that CZ and SBF had different goals when the first collaborative business opportunity arose in 2019.Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao reportedly ...
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The Agenda podcast predicts the future of crypto and talks adoption
On Episode 20 of The Agenda, hosts Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung interview each other about their blockchain journeys, the future of crypto and more.Cointelegraph’s podcast The Agenda first...
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EU to assess export controls on AI tech and semiconductor chips
The European Commission outlined four critical technology areas, including AI technology and semiconductor chips, on which it plans to run assessments to consider export controls.The European Commission ...
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BIS, EU central banks building data platform to track crypto, DeFi flows
The Bank for International Settlements and a handful of European central banks are building a system to track international flows of cryptocurrencies.The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has dev...
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Bank of Korea to start CBDC infrastructure pilot
The pilot will include private banks and public institutions, while the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) will provide expert technical support.South Korea joins a growing number of nations launch...
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FTX-SBF charges valid despite lack of US crypto laws, DOJ says
Sam Bankman-Fried’s counsel had argued that FTX was not located in the United States, and as SBF did follow regulatory obligations concerning FTX US, charges related to FTX international shouldn’t apply....
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Bitcoin bull market awaits as US faces ‘bear steepener’ — Arthur Hayes
Bitcoin is witnessing a 16-year high in 30-year U.S. government bond yields, and money printing is all but guaranteed, says the ex-BitMEX CEO.Bitcoin (BT...
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