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May 16, 2024
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GameFi studios are booming once again as crypto prices recover

GameFi projects, which were highly sought after during the crypto bull run from 2020 to 2022, are making a comeback as Bitcoin approaches all-time highs.   […]
May 16, 2024
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FTX repayments could create ‘bullish overhang’ for crypto markets — K33 Research

Analysts from K33 Research suggest that slated cash repayments to FTX creditors could generate a bullish wave of buying pressure in the crypto market.   FTX […]
May 16, 2024
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First US Presidential debate planned for June 27 – Will crypto be on the agenda?

President Joe Biden has issued an order preventing a China-linked crypto mining firm from utilizing land near a Wyoming nuclear missile base.   National Security Concerns […]
May 16, 2024
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Eclipse founder Neel Somani replaced as CEO amid sexual misconduct claims

Neel Somani, the founder of Ethereum layer-2 blockchain Eclipse, has stepped down from his position as CEO following allegations of sexual misconduct.   New Leadership Announcement […]
May 16, 2024
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Blockchain ID project Humanity Protocol hits unicorn status with $30M raise

Decentralized identity solution Humanity Protocol has achieved unicorn status following a recent $30 million fundraising round, elevating its valuation to $1 billion.   Led by Kingsway […]
May 16, 2024
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Vanguard’s new boss says Bitcoin ETF not on the table: Report

The new chief executive of United States investment giant Vanguard, Salim Ramji, has affirmed the company’s decision not to launch a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). […]
May 16, 2024
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SEC custody rule made crypto regulation a ‘political football’ — Rep. Nickel

Representative Wiley Nickel accuses the United States securities regulator of politicizing crypto regulation, asserting that its “open hostility” is not in President Joe Biden’s best interests. […]
May 16, 2024
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Millennium Management discloses $2B in Bitcoin ETF holdings

International hedge fund Millennium Management has disclosed holding nearly $2 billion worth of spot Bitcoin ETFs as of the first quarter of this year.   Millennium […]
May 16, 2024
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Mastercard, Standard Chartered test tokenized deposit transaction

Mastercard and Standard Chartered Bank Hong Kong (SCBHK) have successfully conducted the first live test of Mastercard’s Multi-Token Network (MTN) within the Hong Kong Monetary Authority […]
May 15, 2024
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Vanguard names Bitcoin-friendly former BlackRock exec as new CEO

Vanguard, a prominent asset management giant, has made a significant move by appointing Salim Ramji, a former executive at BlackRock known for his Bitcoin-friendly stance, as […]
May 17, 2024
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Turkey proposes aligning crypto legislation with international standards

The ruling party in Turkey has submitted a draft crypto bill to the parliament on May 16, focusing on licensing and registration for crypto service providers […]
May 17, 2024
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Reddit shares jump after-hours on OpenAI data-sharing deal

Reddit’s stock soared by 11% in after-hours trading following the announcement of a data-sharing agreement with OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence chatbot.   […]
May 17, 2024
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Over 80% of recent Binance token listings are bleeding red

Over 80% of newly listed cryptocurrencies are trading in the red on Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume.   More than 80% of […]
May 17, 2024
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Notorious Pink Drainer retires after hitting $85M theft milestone

In a surprising announcement on Telegram, Pink Drainer, a notorious crypto-wallet draining kit, declared its retirement after successfully facilitating the theft of over $85 million in […]
May 17, 2024
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Memecoin launcher pump.fun claims ex-employee behind $1.9M exploit

pump.fun, a Solana memecoin creation tool, alleges that a former employee exploited the platform for nearly $2 million through a “bonding curve” attack.   Employee Misuse […]
May 17, 2024
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‘Crypto King’ Aiden Pleterski faces fraud, money laundering charges

Canadian police have charged self-proclaimed “crypto king” Aiden Pleterski and his associate Colin Murphy with fraud over $5,000 Canadian dollars and money laundering following a lengthy […]
May 17, 2024
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Hong Kong digital yuan pilot lacks P2P capabilities

Hong Kong has initiated a pilot program for the digital yuan, the central bank digital currency (CBDC) issued by the People’s Bank of China (PBoC).   […]
May 17, 2024
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DTCC, Chainlink complete fund data tokenization pilot with US banks

The Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) and blockchain oracle Chainlink have concluded a pilot program with major U.S. banking firms to enhance tokenization in traditional […]
May 17, 2024
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Bitcoin bridge XLink resurrection underway post $10M hack

XLink, a prominent Bitcoin blockchain bridge, is preparing to resume operations following a shutdown on May 15 due to a $10 million hack.   Security Breach […]

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