President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign has reportedly initiated a significant outreach to the crypto industry, according to a new report from The Block. Marking a notable shift from his previous stance, this engagement, which reportedly began approximately two weeks ago, involves seeking guidance from key figures in the crypto sector on community and policy matters. […]
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Blockchain analytical platform Nansen said Singapore’s largest bank, DBS, is an Ethereum whale after identifying a wallet purportedly belonging to the financial institution. In a May 30 social media post, Nansen claimed DBS holds approximately 173,753 ETH, valued at $648 million, in the wallet address “0x9e927c02c9eadae63f5efb0dd818943c7262fb8e.” It added that the bank had made over $200 […]
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Deutsche Bank AG has announced its strategic push into blockchain technology as a potential remedy for the margin compression challenges facing the financial services industry, Bloomberg News reported on May 29. The German banking giant is participating in Singapore’s Project Guardian, an initiative led by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, which aims to harness the […]
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DLC.Link CEO Aki Balogh tells The Agenda how DeFi on Bitcoin will unlock BTC’s potential for collateral, yield farming and more.
Ripple has highlighted the 2024 US election as a crucial juncture for the crypto industry, according to a May 29 statement. In response, the company has donated $25 million to Fairshake, a federal super PAC that backs pro-crypto and pro-innovation candidates. This contribution raises Ripple’s total donation to the committee to $50 million. Notably, Fairshake […]
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Marathon Digital Holdings has partnered with Kenya to monetize underutilized energy. Marathon chairman and CEO Fred Thiel signed the agreement with Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary, Hon. Musalia Mudavadi, E.G.H, on May 24. Thiel said the deal will involve Kenya and Marathon “jointly developing technology projects.” Thiel described a partial focus on digital assets, stating that […]
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Many crypto projects have integrated AI as part of their everyday routine since the introduction of LLMs last year.
Franklin Templeton has tokenized a $380 million treasuries fund on the Polygon and Stellar blockchains to enable peer-to-peer (P2P) transfers without intermediaries. The company has launched the Franklin OnChain United States Government Money Fund (FOBXX), offering shares as BENJI tokens. Each token represents a share of the FOBXX and is tradable on the public Polygon […]
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The Polkadot (DOT) community has chosen IndyCar racer Conor Daly as their brand ambassador for the prestigious Indianapolis 500. The deal marks the first time in sports history that a major athlete’s sponsorship was decided through a blockchain-based community vote, showcasing a transformative approach to engaging with sports and technology. Conor Daly, a prominent figure […]
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Bitcoin and crypto are no longer seen as a fleeting “fad” among consumers — the majority now consider them an integral part of the financial system, Reuters reported on April 8, citing a Deutsche Bank survey. The survey gathered responses from 3,600 individuals and revealed a slow yet noticeable shift in consumer attitudes towards bitcoin […]
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Bitcoin’s (BTC) latest rally was driven by “huge accumulation” as investor appetite remains high despite five days of trading in the red over the past week, according to CryptoQuant research. Just three days ago, Bitcoin was trading at roughly $65,500 as markets closed on Friday. However, a sustained rally over the weekend took prices to […]
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VanEck believes that Ethereum‘s Layer-2 protocols will hit a collective $1 trillion market capitalization by 2030, according to a new research report published on April 3. The prediction was revealed in a detailed analysis led by VanEck senior investment analyst Patrick Bush and head of digital research Matthew Sigel. VanEck’s forecast of a $1 trillion […]
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Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz shared an optimistic outlook for the future of crypto, specifically Bitcoin, in light of recent ETF approvals and the prevailing economic conditions. Novogratz said during the company’s latest earnings that spot Bitcoin ETFs will continue to attract “boomer wealth” that will drive adoption to unprecedented levels. He said: “With the […]
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BlackRock believes that Bitcoin (BTC) will become an integral part of the financial system over the coming decade as it increasingly melds with the best parts of the traditional financial system. The asset manager’s Head of Digital Assets, Robert Mitchnick, made the statement during Reflexivity Research’s Bitcoin Investor Day on March 22. FOX Business reporter […]
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The government of Estonia has enacted a bill that introduces stringent legal requirements for digital assets service providers, local media reported on March 21. The legislation — approved on March 20 — is part of the country’s efforts to regulate the crypto industry and enhance its reliability. Regulatory supervision on the horizon Estonia has been […]
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The Commodities and Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has approved Coinbase Derivatives Exchange’s application to list futures contracts tied to Dogecoin (DOGE), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), and Litecoin (LTC). According to the filing, the listings will go live and begin trading on or after April 1, 2024. The CFTC’s website indicates that all three contracts were certified on […]
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BlackRock, the world’s largest asset management firm, has created a new tokenized asset fund, according to a March 19 SEC filing. The initiative — dubbed the BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund — is registered in the British Virgin Islands and developed in partnership with San Francisco-based Securitize, a company focused on asset tokenization. The […]
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MicroStrategy is looking to raise another $500 million via a bond offering to continue growing its Bitcoin stash less than a week after completing a similar debt sale, according to a March 13 press release. The latest senior convertible notes come with a March 15, 2031, maturity date and offer investors a semi-annual interest payment. […]
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Chappyz, an AI-powered protocol that aims to increase conversational engagement in social media platforms, joins the Cointelegraph Accelerator program.
Cointelegraph reached out to OTC service providers from two different areas of the world to learn more about the role of OTC crypto trading hubs in the crypto ecosystem.
Code Green co-founder Inna Modja explains how Web3 and art are at the vanguard of social activism and raising awareness about climate change.
Solana Foundation’s Sheraz Shere believes that enterprise adoption will perpetuate a cycle of growth for the blockchain industry.
Factland DAO co-founder Evan Hansen tells The Agenda podcast that decentralization can help cut through media bias when fact-checking information.
Blockchain Academy bridges Asia to the West through Web3-focused education that consists of in-person courses, digital events and hackathons.
Institutions may be tempted by DeFi products should the Federal Reserve take the wind out of traditional financial product yields this year.
From Nayib Bukele to Donald Trump, many current and former heads of state across the globe have used crypto and blockchain as political tools.
Ghaf Capital managing partner Feras Al Sadek argued that the UAE’s “regulation by education” sets it apart from other jurisdictions.
User experience remains a barrier to entry for the world of Web3 and industry builders believe the solution lies in onboarding Web2 functionality.
As hype builds for spot Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S., some are concerned the industry is moving away from the “core promise” of cryptocurrencies.