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December 18, 2023
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Daily gas spent on EVM inscriptions surges to record high of $8M

Bitcoin is not the only network getting clogged up with Ordinals inscriptions, with weekend activity on EVM chains also spiking.   Over the recent weekend, transaction […]
December 18, 2023
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Blockchain-based private loans hit $582M, doubling from last year

The average APR offered by blockchain credit protocols is 9.65% compared to an average personal loan interest rate of 11.5%, data shows.   This year, blockchain-based […]
December 18, 2023
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SEC accused of ‘gaslighting’ in Coinbase rulemaking dispute

Pro-XRP lawyer John Deaton said that the SEC’s stance in the Coinbase rulemaking dispute directly opposes the SEC chair’s statements during his congressional testimony earlier in […]
December 18, 2023
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Ripple exec predicts crypto landscape shifts in 2024

Stuart Alderoty predicts the possible resolution of Ripple’s SEC lawsuit and U.S. lawmakers agreeing on the need for crypto regulations.   Stuart Alderoty, the Chief Legal […]
December 18, 2023
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Grayscale mulls over potential tax implications for spot Bitcoin ETFs

The asset management firm declares that the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust falls under the grantor trust structure for tax considerations.   Grayscale is currently assessing the potential […]
December 18, 2023
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Bitcoin won’t be beaten as digital store of value: VanEck CEO

“It’s impossible for me to imagine some other internet store of value [will] leapfrog Bitcoin,” said Jan van Eck, making a bullish case for BTC.   […]
December 15, 2023
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Solana phone sales skyrocket as degens scramble for pumped-up BONK

At current prices, the free BONK airdrop for Saga owners stands at $877, making it — at least temporarily — a “phone that pays for itself.” […]
December 15, 2023
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Majority of UK MPs ‘lack crypto knowledge,’ says industry association

According to CryptoUK, MPs Andrew Griffith and Lisa Cameron were among the top crypto proponents in the U.K. government.   CryptoUK, a self-regulatory trade association, has […]
December 15, 2023
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Ledger CEO explains hack, calls it ‘isolated incident’

CEO and chairman Pascal Gauthier says the company is working with law enforcement to “find this bad actor, bring them to justice.”   Pascal Gauthier, CEO […]
December 15, 2023
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Gensler hints Grayscale ruling forced SEC to take ‘new look’ at Bitcoin ETFs

The SEC chair could be softening his stance on Bitcoin ETFs following the Grayscale court victory, but if so, he hasn’t admitted it outright.   Gary […]
December 28, 2023
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Critics yell ‘hypocrisy’ as Ordinals website suffers from DDoS spam attack

The Ordinals.com website has continued to suffer connection issues due to a distributed denial of service (DDoS).   Bitcoin Ordinals‘ website has been under a sustained […]
December 28, 2023
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‘Revenge of the ETH’ — Is Ethereum’s 9% jump the start of something big?

Despite being beaten off the starting line by Solana and other altcoins, some traders now believe Ethereum is primed for a move.   Following a prolonged […]
December 27, 2023
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Thunder Terminal claims funds safe after $240K attack, hacker says otherwise

The on-chain trading platform confirmed a 3rd party compromise has led to funds being drained from 114 wallets but claims it has already fixed the issue. […]
December 27, 2023
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Taproot Wizards launches script so haters can now reject Ordinals on Bitcoin

“Go run the script or admit that you’re just virtue signaling on twitter and are uninterested in stopping inscriptions,” said Rijndael, a Taproot Wizards contributor.   […]
December 27, 2023
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Mt. Gox has reportedly paid some creditors twice due to ‘system issue’

Users of the r/mtgoxinsolvency Reddit board complained that they received double payments from Mt. Gox Trust and were now being asked to send the extra payment […]
December 27, 2023
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Kyber Network axes workforce by 50% one month after $49M exploit

The firm said it’s priorities now are to keep KyberSwap’s Aggregator and Limit Order functions up and running and to reimburse impacted customers.   The decentralized […]
December 27, 2023
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Hong Kong to oblige stablecoin issuers to obtain license – consultation paper

The criteria for obtaining an HKMA license will include full backing of all circulating stablecoins with reserves “at least equal to the par value.”   Hong […]
December 27, 2023
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Grayscale refiles Bitcoin ETF application as Barry Silbert departs

Grayscale has “finally surrendered” to cash creations in its amended filing to convert GBTC into a spot Bitcoin ETF.   Grayscale, a cryptocurrency asset management firm, […]
December 27, 2023
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Crypto ‘trading platforms’ were part of $2.2B illegal Chinese forex ring: Report

The latest bust is another salvo in China’s war on capital flight — which some believe is the real reason behind the country’s continued ban on […]

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