Arthur Hayes Warns: Could Tokenized Treasuries and BTC Staking Be at Risk After Rate Cut?
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TL;DR Arthur Hayes predicts crypto market crash after Fed rate cut. Appreciation of the Japanese yen could cause the fall. Ethereum could benefit from the initial crisis thanks to its staking performance. Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX and chief investment officer of Maelstrom, has issued a warning about the impending impact that the US Federal […]

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Real-world asset tokenization is the crypto killer app — Polygon exec
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According to Colin Butler, financial institutions that don’t embrace blockchain technology will lose their relevancy and competitive edge. 

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Fed Announces First US Rate Cuts in Four Years, How Did Crypto React?
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The Fed announced a 50 bps interest rate cut, causing Bitcoin to surge over US$61,000, benefiting from lower interest rates that shift investors to a risk-on strategy. As a result, Bitcoin experienced a 1.6% increase in the last 24 hours and 6.7% over the past seven days, according to CoinGecko. Altcoins are also rallying, some […]

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On the Radar – Coins to Watch: OM and AAVE
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US announces first interest rate drop since 2020, shifting from 5.5% to 5.0%. We break down key insights.  Bitcoin broke above $60,000 USD this morning.   Altcoins analysis: OM and AAVE. We’re finally here! Interest rates have dropped in the US, and the market has responded with a rally this morning. This follows a long and […]

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Short-Term Rally Panics PEPE and ADA Holders to Buy This Top-Performing Defi Token For 100x Parabolic Returns
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In a market marked by uncertainty and volatility, Cardano (ADA) and PEPE are feeling the pinch. As these once-high-flying cryptocurrencies struggle to regain their former glory, investors are scrambling for the next big thing. IntelMarkets (INTL), is a revolutionary AI-powered trading platform that’s capturing the attention of the crypto community. With its promise of 100x […]

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BitGo Introduces USDS Stablecoin, Aiming to Shift Market Dynamics
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Palo Alto-based crypto custody firm BitGo has launched a new stablecoin, USDS, that is set to go live in January 2025. The company says the stablecoin will be fully backed by U.S. dollars through a mix of short-term Treasury bills, overnight repos, and cash in a bid to ensure liquidity and minimize risk. New Approach […]

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River Secures Over $800 Million Worth of Bitcoin, Launches Proof of Reserve
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River, a leading U.S. Bitcoin exchange, has launched River Proof of Reserves to provide clients with verifiable proof that their Bitcoin holdings are fully reserved. This sets a new transparency standard for the industry after recent failures of exchanges like FTX shook consumer trust. River CEO Alex Leishman stated, “River Proof of Reserves is about […]

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Dogecoin Miners In Accumulation Mode, But Is This Really Bullish?
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On-chain data shows the Dogecoin miners have been accumulating recently. Here’s what this could mean for the memecoin, based on past pattern. Dogecoin Miner Supply Has Been Going Up For A While Now In a new insight post, the on-chain analytics firm Santiment has talked about the role of the miners in the different cryptocurrency […]

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$250 Million Bitcoin in 24 Hours: Here's What's Happening
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This level of buying marks most in more than month

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Department of the Treasury Sanctions Cambodian Senator Accused of Running Crypto Scams
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The financial intelligence and enforcement agency of the U.S. Treasury Department is announcing sanctions against a Southeast Asian lawmaker and businessman. The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) says it has sanctioned Cambodian senator and tycoon Ly Yong Phat as well as his businesses L.Y.P. Group and O-Smach Resort over alleged involvement in […]

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Bitcoin Taps $61,000 As Federal Reserve Slashes Interest Rates for First Time in Four Years
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The Federal Reserve just cut interest rates for the first time since March of 2020, fueling volatility in global markets. The move marks the central bank’s shift from fighting inflation to responding to signs of economic slowdown, weakness in the jobs market and other risks to growth. The move triggered major swings for the Dow […]

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Graph Network Data Demand Soars 84% in Q2
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Data demand for The Graph Network surged 84% in Q2, driven by increased subgraphs and a free query plan. The Graph Network Mainnet and Arbitrum accounted for most queries. Edge & Node’s CEO Tegan Kline praised the successful upgrade of The Graph’s hosted service to the decentralized network. She noted that the increase in queries […]

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SEC Takes Action Against DeFi Platform: Charged Rari for Operating ‘Unregistered Broker’
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken action against another decentralised finance lending platform, as the regulator charged Rari Capital and its co-founders, alleging that they operated an unregistered broker, offered unregistered securities, and misled investors. Announced yesterday (Wednesday), the complaint also named the platform’s three co-founders: Jai Bhavnani, Jack Lipstone, and David Lucid. […]

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TapSwap Daily Codes for September 19, 2024: Earn coins and <b>cryptocurrency</b> by completing tasks
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TapSwap Daily Code has become highly popular with millions of players engaged in its tap-to-earn gameplay on Telegram. Users earn cryptocurrency …

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Louisiana takes first crypto payment over Bitcoin Lightning
cointelegraph.com

Louisiana is now taking crypto payments for state services, and its Wildlife and Fisheries Department has just taken the government’s first crypto payment.

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PancakeSwap Launches First IFO on Arbitrum Featuring Eigenpie
crypto-economy.com

Singapore, Singapore, September 18th, 2024, Chainwire Key Takeaways: PancakeSwap is launching its first Initial Farm Offering (IFO) on Arbitrum, marking a significant milestone in its multichain expansion strategy. The IFO will feature Eigenpie, a leading Liquid Restaking Protocol on EigenLayer. The IFO will be conducted from 10:15 AM UTC on September 24th, 2024, to 10:15 […]

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“PickleBit”: Proof of Workforce, Fold, and Pickle Pop Partner on Pickleball Tournament, Offer Bitcoin Prize Pool
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The Santa Monica-based non-profit Proof of Workforce Foundation has partnered with Bitcoin financial services company Fold and Pickle Pop to organize a Bitcoin-themed Pickleball tournament, offering a $5,000 prize pool for entrants and winners. The tournament is slated to be held on October 18 in Santa Monica, California during the Peer to Pier Bitcoin Festival. […]

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BREAKING: Fed Cuts Rates—Bitcoin And Markets React With A Bang
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The long-awaited day has arrived: the US Federal Reserve (Fed) has announced its decision to cut interest rates, with significant implications for both Bitcoin (BTC) and the broader cryptocurrency market. Following the announcement, the markets reacted with notable volatility. Bullish Outlook For Bitcoin Just moments ago, the Fed disclosed its decision to reduce the federal […]

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Ethereum in ‘Doldrums’ As Bitcoin and Solana Outperform ETH, Says Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan – Here’s Why
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The chief investment officer of crypto asset management firm Bitwise says that Ethereum (ETH) appears to be in a period of stagnation after being outpaced by both Bitcoin (BTC) and Solana (SOL). In a new blog post, Bitwise executive Matt Hougan says that Ethereum is experiencing doldrums due to competitors with superior technology, the risks […]

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‘It’s Almost Over’ – Analyst Benjamin Cowen Predicts Ethereum Bottoming Out Against Bitcoin
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Popular crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen thinks Ethereum (ETH) is close to bottoming out against Bitcoin (BTC). Cowen tells his 856,500 followers on the social media platform X that he thinks the ETH/BTC ratio will bottom out between 0.03-0.04 BTC and then trend up next year. “It could bottom as early as this week or as […]

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Bhutan Becomes Fourth-Largest Nation HODLing Bitcoin, with Currently 13,011 BTC
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The Royal Government of Bhutan holds 13,011 BTC, making it one of the largest Bitcoin-holding nation-states. Arkham Intelligence revealed the nation’s Bitcoin holdings, worth around US$780 million, by identifying the country’s Bitcoin addresses. Unlike many governments, Bhutan’s BTC comes from its Bitcoin mining operations rather than law enforcement asset seizures. You probably haven’t heard of […]

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UNI Fully Unlocked But Only 25.83% of Tokens In Circulation
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Uniswap’s governance token, UNI, has officially completed its four-year unlock cycle, with the total supply of 1 billion tokens now available. However, despite this full unlocking, only 25.83% of the tokens, or around 258.3 million UNI, are currently in actual circulation. Notably, major holders like a16z and other top six addresses have refrained from selling […]

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Bitcoin Standard Author Challenges Michael Saylor: Should Banks Offer Yield On Your BTC?
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Two of Bitcoin’s pre-eminent thought leaders are at odds with each other as to whether banks can – or should – provide sustainable yield on their customers’ BTC deposits. Michael Saylor – executive chairman of MicroStrategy, the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin owner – said in a recent podcast appearance that Bitcoin could become a form […]

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Bitcoin Hits $461 Billion in Key Indicator, BTC Price Rebound Coming?
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Key metric of Bitcoin has hit critical level

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Crypto and iGaming: The Next Big Thing in Affiliate Marketing with AffPapa
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Cryptocurrency and iGaming are creating some exciting opportunities for affiliates, so whether you are already there or just contemplating getting into these skyrocketing sectors, there’s no denying that crypto is shaking things up in iGaming, and AffPapa is right in the middle of it all. In this article, we’ll break down why cryptocurrencies and iGaming […]

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DBS set to offer structured notes and <b>cryptocurrency</b> options – Yahoo Finance
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Customers currently use DBS to develop their digital asset portfolios by using the DBS Digital Exchange to trade security tokens and cryptocurrencies …

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‘Silly’ to shade Ethereum, the ‘Microsoft of blockchains’ — Bitwise exec
cointelegraph.com

Ethereum is still home to the most active crypto developers and is the most attractive chain to build applications on top of for big companies, argues Bitwise’s Matt Hougan.

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Circle’s USDC Stablecoin Now Available in Brazil and Mexico via the Two Countries’ National Payment Systems
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Stablecoin issuer Circle is announcing the support of national bank transfers involving USDC in Mexico and Brazil. In a new blog post, the payments platform says that it will now be offering local bank transfers via PIX and SPEI – the respective national real-time payment systems of Mexico and Brazil – eliminating the need for […]

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Top Crypto Analyst Predicts Rallies for Solana Killer Sui, Says One Memecoin Primed To Move Violently Higher
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A crypto strategist known for making timely altcoin calls believes layer-1 protocol Sui (SUI) is gearing up to spark breakout rallies. Pseudonymous analyst Bluntz tells his 274,600 followers on the social media platform X that SUI appears to have ignited a new bullish trend after printing a higher low setup amid the conclusion of an […]

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Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates by 50 Basis Points to Address Economic Uncertainty
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The Federal Reserve made a significant decision today by cutting interest rates by 50 basis points, lowering the federal funds rate target range to 4.75%-5%. The move, the first substantial cut in over four years, reflects concerns over the state of the U.S. economy, despite continued reported economic expansion. BREAKING: 🇺🇸 Federal Reserve cuts interest […]

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Crypto Analyst Says Bitcoin All-Time High Only A Month Away After Breaking $60,000
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Bitcoin (BTC) could be gearing up for a new All-Time High (ATH) this year if it breaks through key resistance levels at $60,000. Despite experiencing substantial volatility and price instability over the past few months, analysts express bullish optimism for the cryptocurrency in the coming months.  New Bitcoin All-Time High Incoming The Bitcoin price chart […]

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MoneyGram, Stellar, and CEX.io Join Forces to Simplify Crypto and Cash Transfers
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TL;DR Seamless USDC Conversions: CEX.io users can now convert USD Coin (USDC) to physical cash and vice versa at MoneyGram locations worldwide, enhancing accessibility and convenience. Stellar’s Efficient Blockchain: Stellar’s technology ensures quick and cost-effective transactions, making fiat-to-USDC and USDC-to-fiat conversions more versatile and manageable. Global Expansion Plans: The partnership aims to expand services to […]

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