A US judge has ruled that software code used in crypto protocols like Tornado Cash does not qualify for First Amendment protection, rejecting arguments that deploying such code is protected as free speech. The decision, delivered by Judge Katherine Polk Failla in the Southern District of New York on Sept. 26, also sets a precedent …
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John Deaton has received an official endorsement from the Stand with Crypto PAC in his bid to challenge Senator Elizabeth Warren for her US Senate seat, amid a wave of broader endorsements. In total, Stand with Crypto has endorsed 20 Republicans and 19 Democrats, highlighting the bipartisan support for Bitcoin and crypto among mostly younger …
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The increase in Bitcoin OTC desk balances has stabilized as ETF inflows surge, suggesting a potentially pivotal moment for Bitcoin. Further, recent CryptoQuant data indicates a decline in the 30-day change in total Bitcoin held by Over-The-Counter (OTC) desks. The last time the 30-day change in OTC balances fell to this level was at the …
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On Sept. 26, Bitcoin ETFs recorded substantial inflows totaling $365.7 million, marking the highest single-day inflow since July 22, when $530 million entered the market. Bitcoin ETF flows (CoinGlass) According to Farside data, Ark’s ARKB ETF led with $113.8 million, marking a significant shift after recent outflows seen earlier this month. BlackRock’s IBIT ETF added …
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Leveraged Prediction Markets for Polymarket betting have gone live on Polygon mainnet through the D8X exchange. Front ends such as FreelyPerps, OctoFi, and DefiSaint allow traders to interact with the markets through their crypto wallets. Users can place leveraged bets on events like the 2024 US presidential election, where the current mark price for Donald …
A newly filed lawsuit claims that Swan Bitcoin, a financial services company focused on bitcoin, is accusing former employees of trying to hijack its “billion-dollar bitcoin mining business.” According to the suit, Swan’s subsidiary Electric Solidus alleges that Proton Management dubbed a “copycat company” in the filing, stole trade secrets from their mining operations. Swan …
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Bitcoin prices continued climbing this week, reaching an intraday peak of $66,456 per unit at 10:35 a.m. ET on Friday, marking a 2.4% boost against the U.S. dollar today and a solid 5% gain over the past seven days. Bitcoin Jumps to $66,456 Following U.S. PCE Report On Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, bitcoin crossed the …
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The meme coin market is heating up again, with Shiba Inu (SHIB) seeing a 20% price jump since yesterday. Not to be outdone, the Boy’s Club-inspired duo, Brett (BRETT) and Pepe (PEPE), aren’t far behind – racking up some impressive gains of their own. Meme Coin Powerhouse Shiba Inu Rallies Once More SHIB is on …
It’s been 48 days since Bitgo revealed its partnership with Bit Global on Aug. 9, 2024. Since that announcement, the supply of wrapped bitcoin (WBTC) held on Aave V3 has soared to a new peak. Meanwhile, cbBTC, the bitcoin derivative token from Coinbase, has hit a market cap of $247.8 million. Bitcoin Derivative Landscape Shifts …
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Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, reportedly played a crucial role in a joint operation led by Dutch and U.S. law enforcement agencies to dismantle two cryptocurrency exchanges suspected of money laundering. The operation resulted in the seizure of €7 million ($7.8M) in crypto and the freezing of illicit wallets. Tether Works With Law Enforcement …
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Roman Storm, a software developer of Tornado Cash, is headed to trial after a New York judge ruled against his motion to dismiss criminal charges. District Judge Katherine Polk Failla rejected Storm’s request to drop charges tied to money laundering and sanctions violations. Russian co-defendant Roman Semenov remains elusive and on the run, evading capture …
Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is urging African leaders to tap into the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to supercharge their economies. Gachagua highlighted that tech-leading countries are already reaping the rewards of infusing AI into critical sectors like agriculture, health, trade, manufacturing, tourism, and education. Kenya to Establish Digital Hubs Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi …
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Nearly one-third of the US population has had their sensitive personal data exposed in a massive new breach, according to security researchers. The background check company MC2 Data has left a stunning amount of information out in the open, likely due to human error, reports Cybernews. The data includes names, emails, IP addresses, user agents, …
A widely followed trader is leaning bullish on a mid-cap Real World Asset (RWA) token while offering his insight on three other altcoins. The trader pseudonymously known as Sherpa tells his 223,600 followers on the social media platform X that the native token of the RWA blockchain MANTRA (OM) could go up by around 16% …
