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Aave Launches GHO Stablecoin on Ethereum Network
Aave, a prominent lending protocol within the decentralized finance (defi) sphere, has unveiled GHO, a new stablecoin, which is now live on the Ethereum network. Aave users can now mint the stablecoin asset by leveraging Aave version three…
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC, ETH Continue to Consolidate, Following Recent Gains
Bitcoin started the week trading around the $30,000 mark, as the cryptocurrency market continued to consolidate following last week’s gains. The global market was down 1.19% at the time of writing, as sentiment remains uncertain…
First Mover Americas: BNB Is Being Heavily Shorted
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 17, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
Crypto Crime Plummets in 2023, Down 65% Overall, Chainalysis Says
Cryptocurrency-related crime is down significantly this year, according to data by Chainalysis. Specifically, the blockchain analytics firm explained that crypto inflows to known illicit entities are down 65% compared to the previous year…
Justbit: Why Many Players Win or Lose at the Casino and How RTP Works
The surge in online gaming platforms has marked a transformative era in the casino industry, providing gaming enthusiasts with the opportunity to experience their favorite games from the comfort of their homes. Amidst this digital…
US Dollar Shortages: Ethiopia and Nigeria in $100 Million Currency Swap Transaction
According to a report, the central banks of Ethiopia and Nigeria recently consummated a $100 million currency swap transaction. Under the arrangement, an Ethiopian airliner was paid local currency equivalent to $100 million while Dangote…
Judge Criticizes SEC Approval of Coinbase IPO in Pre-Motion Conference
Southern District of New York judge Katherine P. Failla called to attention the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) approval of Coinbase’s Initial Public Offering (IPO), hinting that the agency could have been more…
QED: A Zk-Native Blockchain Capable of Serving Millions of Concurrent Users
PRESS RELEASE. July 17th, 2023, Hong Kong. Startup Open Asset Standards has recently announced QED, the world’s first ZK 2.0 blockchain protocol. Unlike existing zero knowledge blockchain protocols, QED has a novel state model which…
SEC Accepts Blackrock’s Bitcoin ETF Application
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has accepted the application for a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) filed by asset manager Blackrock. The move indicates the regulator is preparing to seriously consider a bitcoin ETF and…
Sam Altman-Backed Worldcoin Reaches 2 Million Signups
Worldcoin, a startup that aims to build the “world’s largest identity and financial network as a public utility,” has reached two million sign-ups. The company, which uses its biometric World ID system to differentiate…