Bitcoin is up slightly at $18,735
Ethereum is up slightly at $1512
and Binance Coin up slightly at $263

Tesseract raises $78M in first funding round.

Attacker profits $370k off of flash loan attack.

Circle CEO says Binance's decision re: BUSD is good for USDC liquidity.

Kwasi Kwarteng to be the new finance minister in UK.

3AC withdraws $45M from Curve and Convex

Links:

• (1) Jeremy Allaire on Twitter: "Sharing some perspective on Binance forced conversion of USDC. Lots of misleading headlines and interpretations. Binance is not ending support for USDC, and change will likely lead to more USDC flowing to Binance. Here’s why. 1/" / Twitter
• (1) CertiK Alert on Twitter: "#CertiKSkynetAlert🚨 CertiK Skynet has reported a #flashloan attack on #AVAX impacting contract 0xe767c... & some LPs. The attacker profited ~$370k USDC. Possible impacted protocols include: @nereusfinance @traderjoe_xyz @CurveFinance Contact us for analysis. Stay Frosty!☃️ https://t.co/bZvtgVPpl4" / Twitter
• Former Revolut big cheese Alan Chang’s Tesseract raises $78m | Sifted
• 3AC withdraws $45 million from Curve and Convex
• UK’s New PM Truss Picks Kwasi Kwarteng to Be Finance Minister

Bitcoin is down slightly at $19,671
Ethereum is up slightly at $1566
and Binance Coin up slightly at $274

Poolin acknowledges liquidity trouble.

Nigeria wants to create a virtual free zone

LG picks Hedera Blockchain for NFTs

Stepn announces move to Cyberport in HK

UKs financial reporting council scrutinizes Revolut.

Links:

• NFT sneaker game maker Stepn to set up first office in Hong Kong’s government-owned Cyberport as regional headquarters | South China Morning Post
• Announcement on settlement adjustment and ZERO fee promo – Poolin Help Center
• UK regulators find flaws in audit of crypto-friendly neobank Revolut: FT
• LG Picks Lesser-Known Hedera Blockchain for Television NFTs
• A Virtual Free Zone in Africa Is Being Discussed with Binance

Bitcoin is up slightly at $24,422
Ethereum is down slightly at $1984
and Binance Coin down slightly at $331

Announce of August 10th arrest of Tornado Cash Developer Alexey Pertsev shakes crypto world.

Binance seized $450k from Curve exploiter

CFTC accuses Ohio man of operating a $12M Bitcoin ponzi scheme.

Indian authorities freeze $46M worth of the crypto lender Vauld’s assets.

SkyNet labs to shutter.

Bitcoin is up up .5% at $20,472
Ethereum is up 1% at $1183
and Binance Coin is up slightly at $237

Voyager digital files for chapter 11 bankruptcy in New York

Korean startup uprise lost $20M in customer funds shorting Luna.

Yuga labs Otherside metaverse hosts test run.

Konvoy ventures has launched a 150M fund targeting web3.

Bitstamp makes a u-turn on planned fee policy.

Binance expands no-fee trading.

Bitcoin is up .5% at $29,527
Ethereum is up slightly at $1,753
and Binance Coin is down .5% at $276

IRA Financial Trust suing Gemini.

US Senators introduce full version of crypto regulation bill.

SEC investigating Binance's BNB token.

Pintu closes $113M Series B.

Alan Howard backs Navigate.

Links:

• Amid crypto turmoil, senators propose sweeping oversight - The Washington Post
• Crypto Exchange Platform Binance Investigated by SEC Over BNB Token - Bloomberg
• IRA Financial Trust Brings Lawsuit Against Gemini Trust Company Alleging Crypto Exchange Security Failures
• Indonesian crypto trading app Pintu scores $113M Series B | TechCrunch
• Alan Howard invests in Polygon-based web3 data startup Navigate

Bitcoin is up slightly at $31,572
Ethereum is up slightly at $1937
and Binance Coin is down .5% at $316

NuCypher up 100%
Voyager Token up 56%
Keep Network up 30%

Binance raises new 500M investment fund

Akatsuki announces a $20M Web3 fund

Prada has announced a collection of NFTs

Optimism launches governance token OP

Polygon increases KYC scrutiny for investments in India.

Links:

• Binance Labs Closes $500M Investment Fund to Boost Blockchain, Web3, and Value-Building Technologies | Binance Blog
• Exclusive: Japanese gamemaker Akatsuki launches $20m fund to back Web3 projects in Asia
• Prada Timecapsule | PRADA
• Optimism (✨🔴_🔴✨) on Twitter: "Sup sleuths—as you might have guessed, OP Drop #1 launches today. We have NOT officially announced yet, but we’re already experiencing an all-time high demand. We knew everyone would be excited, but holy cow—y’all just couldn’t wait for #OPSummer." / Twitter
• Polygon Increases KYC Scrutiny of Potential Investments and Grants in India

Tether launches MXNT — peso-pegged stable coin.

AI-based NFT collection by Refik Anadol sells for $6.2M.

$100M fund founded by ex-binance executives comes out of stealth

29 Moonbirds valued at 1.5M phished.

CryptoPunks drops below 100k

Links:

• Andeh #OnChain on Twitter: "🚨Community Scam Alert @p2peers 🚨 ➼ https://t.co/9cTRutiMbm was used by scammer (@Dvincent_) today to steal 29 MOONBIRD NFTS (>$700,000 USD). ➼ I've done my best to find out what happened on-chain and retrieved as much info as I can. Follow along with what I found 🧵👇 https://t.co/lXRw6fgcCl" / Twitter
• Tether Launches Tokens Pegged to the Mexican Peso on Ethereum, Tron, and Polygon – Altcoins Bitcoin News
• $100 million fund founded by ex-Binance execs comes out of stealth
• Refik Anadol’s NFT displayed on LG’s OLED screen sold for $6.2M < #BIZ < 기사본문 - 스마트타임스

Bitcoin is down slightly at $39,507
Ethereum is up slightly at $2,931
and Binance Coin is down slightly at $405

Waves, up 17%
Zilliqa up 26%

Binance & Sequoia among slew of investors backing Elon's Twitter takeover

Gucci to accept crypto in flagship US stores.

Starbucks announces NFT collections, hints at Digital Community Web3 platform

California Gov. signs exec order re: crypto regulation

Links:

• Gucci to accept crypto in leap for luxury industry | Vogue Business
• schedule 13D Twitter — Binance.
• Starbucks: We're creating the digital Third Place
• California governor signs executive order to create a crypto framework

Bitcoin is up slightly at $39,733
Ethereum is down slightly at $2,925
and Binance Coin is up slightly at $404

Goldman Sachs has made its first Bitcoin backed loan

Yuga Labs’ Otherside land sale scraps plans for a dutch style auction in favor of flat fee.

Binance has closed several accounts of individuals with links to the Russian government

The labor department raises concerns re: Fidelity’s 401k bitcoin plans

Links:

• Goldman Sachs (GS) Offers Bitcoin-Backed Loan (BTC) in Crypto Push - Bloomberg
• Dutch auctions are actually bullshit — Otherside
• Russia Sanctions: Binance Blocks Accounts Tied to Relatives of Kremlin Officials - Bloomberg
• Labor Department has 'grave concerns' over Fidelity's 401(k) bitcoin plans

Bitcoin is up slightly at $40,535
Ethereum is up slightly at $3,011
and Binance Coin is up slightly at $411

Binance seizes $5.8M linked to the Axie Infinity hack.

OpenSea suspends trading of the Sands Vegas Casino Club NFTs

Ukraine’s central bank has banned crypto purchases in local currency.

A man in New York has been arrested for crypto mining fraud.

Links:

• Ukraine's Central Bank Bans Crypto Purchases in Local Currency
• OpenSea Stops Gambling Apes NFT Trading | PYMNTS.com
• CZ 🔶 Binance on Twitter: "The DPRK hacking group started to move their Axie Infinity stolen funds today. Part of it made to Binance, spread across over 86 accounts. $5.8M has been recovered. We done this many times for other projects in the past too. Stay #SAFU." / Twitter
• Man Charged With Defrauding Customers Who Sought To Buy Cryptocurrency-Mining Computers And Miner-Hosting Services | USAO-SDNY | Department of Justice

Bitcoin is up slightly at $42,535
Ethereum is up .5% at $3,158
and Binance Coin is up slightly at $425

Neutrino Dollar, up 16%
IoTeX up 15%

Limewire raises $10.4M in a private token sale

US Treasury issues sanctions against Russian crypto miners.

Binance and CZ have emoji faux-pas.

Coinbase is reportedly in talks to acquire the Turkish crypto exchange BtcTurk.

Links:

• LimeWire raises $10 million in private token sale to grow music-linked NFT platform
• Russia-related Designations and Designation Update; Issuance of Russia-related General Licenses | U.S. Department of the Treasury
• Binance on Twitter: "Well that was obviously really embarrassing. We’re not sure how that emoji got through several layers of review without anyone noticing, but we immediately flagged the issue, pulled it down, and the new emoji design is being rolled out as we speak." / Twitter
• Coinbase in Talks to Acquire BtcTurk for About $3.2B: Report

Bitcoin is up 1% at $42,124
Ethereum is up 1% at $3,156
and Binance Coin is down slightly at $428

Immutable X, up 16%

Robinhood signs to acquire the crypto wallet and card startup Ziglu

IMF issues report calling for coordinated efforts and capital controls for crypto

Binance acquires money transmitter license in Puerto Rico.

Solana DeFi Protocol Delta One has raised $9.1m to offer crypto yield farming.

Links:

• Solana DeFi Protocol Delta One Raises $9.1M to Offer Crypto Yield Farming
• IMF Report | April 2022
• Robinhood Acquires Crypto App Ziglu
• Binance.US obtains money transmitter license in Puerto Rico

Bitcoin is down slightly at $39,792
Ethereum is down slightly at $3,017
and Binance Coin is down slightly at $413

MoonPay’s Series A round saw 87M in funds from over 60 celebrities

Nexo has partnered with Mastercard to offer a crypto-backed card with no selling of digital assets.

Funds from The Ronin exploit are on the move.

Binance announces a 100M Euro investment in France.

Bitcoin is down 1% at $41,019
Ethereum is down 1% at $3,041
and Binance Coin is down 1% at $403

Crypto exchange traffic increased in March.

Multiple Indian political and governmental entities had their Twitter accounts compromised.

The Luna Foundation Guard picks up $173M more in Bitcoin.

US Senate republicans issue policy paper on crypto.

Links:

• Crypto's campaign year - POLITICO

Bitcoin is up slightly at $42,459
Ethereum is down slightly at $3,207
and Binance Coin is down slightly at $426

Blockstream and Block will partner with Tesla to launch a bitcoin mining center powered by Tesla batteries and solar tech.

Bitstamp focuses on underserved traders in the market.

Applied blockchain files for $60M nasdaq IPO.

Binance picks head of FCA as its global director of regulatory policy.

Links:

• Block and Blockstream are partnering with Tesla on an off-grid, solar-powered Bitcoin mine in Texas - The Verge
• Bitstamp sees opportunity in 'underserved' next wave of crypto investors
• applied blockchain IPO filing
• Binance Recruits Senior FCA Official • AmkNews - AMKNews

Bitcoin is up slightluy at $44,679
Ethereum is up slightly at $3,148
and Binance Coin is up slightly at $414

VeChain up 24%

Avalanche is launching a 100M creator fund

Binance has doubled down on ultiverse with extra 5M

Madonna enters the metaverse with BAYC.

Exxon mobile pilots project for mining with wasted flare gas.

White House asks for public comments on crypto’s energy use and environmental impact.

Links:

• Avalanche launches $100 million creator fund with Grimes and web3 platform Op3n
• Exxon (XOM) Weighs Taking Gas-to-Bitcoin Pilot to Four Countries - Bloomberg
• Madonna on Instagram: “I finally entered the MetaVerse…,………..My very own Ape! What should I name her ? 🦧 Thanks @moonpay 🪄 We all need protection from Evil Eye. 🧿”
• Binance doubles down on Ultiverse with another $5 million investment
• Federal Register :: Request for Information on the Energy and Climate Implications of Digital Assets

Bitcoin is up slightly at $39,295
Ethereum is up slightly at $2,604
and Binance Coin is down .5% at $372

OMG Network up 17%
Mir Coin up 16%

Cake DeFi launches a $100M venture fund

Santander is set to offer loans secured by grain-based crypto tokens in Argentina.

Month over month Web traffic to crypto exchanges fell 20% in February.

Crypto-friendly candidate Yoon Suk-yeol wins bid for SK Presidency.

SoftBank plans NFT marketplace.

Links:

• Monthly web traffic to crypto exchanges fell by 20% in February
• South Korea: Conservative candidate Yoon Suk-yeol elected president - BBC News
• SoftBank Internet Arm Plans NFT Mall to Grow Global Footprint - Bloomberg
• Fintech Platform Cake DeFi Creates $100M Venture Capital Arm
• Así es la primera experiencia mundial que ofrece préstamos garantizados con criptoactivos - Post by Santander

Bitcoin is up slightly at $38,701
Ethereum is up 1% at $2,580
and Binance Coin is up .5% at $379

Metis up 19%

Prolific DeFi developer Andre Cronje has wrapped up his time in DeFi causing ex-projects to slide.

FTX announces launch into Europe

Binance restores service in Europe

The Philippines central bank is launching a CBCD research effort.

Brantley Millegan to stay on as a director of the ENS foundation after a vote to oust him fails.

Links:

• ENS proposal: [EP6.1] [Social] Removal of Brantly Millegan as Director of The ENS Foundation
• Dozens of Tokens Tumble as Prolific Developer Andre Cronje Calls It Quits
• FTX Continues Global Expansion with the Establishment of FTX Europe
• Binance Fully Reopens EUR and GBP Bank Transfer via SEPA and Faster Payments | Binance Support
• Philippines central bank to launch CBDC research effort

Bitcoin is up slightly at $42,194
Ethereum is up slightly at $3,133
and Binance Coin up slightly at $465

Ecomi, up 16%

OpenSea acquires Dharma Labs

Binance destroys over 1.6M BNB tokens in their latest burn

India’s Prime minister Narendra Modi called for for global cooperation on cryptocurrency at Davos

ESMA vice chair calls for proof of work mining ban

SoFi wins conditional approval to create a nationally chartered bank

Links:

• OpenSea Acquires Dharma Labs, Welcomes New CTO - OpenSea Blog
• 18th BNB Burn | Binance Blog
• Indian Prime Minister Calls for Global Cooperation on Cryptocurrency
• OCC Conditionally Approves SoFi Bank, National Association | OCC
• EMSA position on POW mining — Financial Times

Bitcoin is down slightly at $42,522
Ethereum is up slightly at $3,259
and Binance Coin down .5% at $476

Request Network, up 35%

Block is rolling out its promised open bitcoin mining ecosystem

Regulators in Spain are looking for more control over influencer’s promotions

Singapore is cracking down on digital asset marketing with a fresh set of guidelines

Binance has partnered with Gulf Innova Company for Thai exchange.

Links:

• jack⚡️ on Twitter: "We’re officially building an open bitcoin mining system ✨" / Twitter
• Spain announces new rules for influencer crypto posts
• Gulf Energy Binance Announcement
• Singapore announcement

Bitcoin is up slightly at $48,064
Ethereum is up .5% at $3,796
and Binance Coin is up slightly at $522

Celsius Network up 15%

Russia’s Sber bank has introduced the country's first blockchain focused ETF.

Hong Kong officials have arrested 2 suspected of laundering $384M through banks and a crypto exchange.

Fractal NFT exchange is live.

Binance is once again in the hot seat with regulators.

Links:

• Russia’s Largest Bank Introduces First Blockchain-Focused ETF in the Country
• Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department - Press Releases
• Ontario securities regulator slams Binance after crypto exchange claims it can continue operating there
• The gaming-focused NFT platform Fractal officially launches

Links:

• CBDC is a tool to combat Bitcoin, says Bank of Indonesia exec
• Binance CEO reveals one key factor for token listings
• Crypto Miner DMG Blockchain Purchases 1,800 New Generation Bitmain Miners

Bitcoin is up 1% at $58,670
Ethereum is up 1.5% at $4,447
and Binance Coin up .5% at $638

Gala up 60%
Curve up 20%

Adidas announces partnership with Coinbase.

Coinbase is acquiring crypto wallet startup BRD.

Andres iniesta warned by the Spanish National Securities Market Commission over a tweet about Binance.

The council of the European union is adopting two proposals for digital assets.

Links:

• Coinbase Wallet on Twitter: "GM! We have great news - the BRD team will be joining @CoinbaseWallet to help accelerate web3 adoption. The team brings deep expertise in self-custody for crypto wallets, which will help Wallet enable more people to safely and securely access the decentralized world of crypto." / Twitter
• Digital finance package: Council reaches agreement on MiCA and DORA - Consilium
• adidas Originals on Twitter: "We’ve partnered with @coinbase. Probably nothing." / Twitter
• Soccer Star Andrés Iniesta Warned by Spanish Regulator After Promoting Binance

Links:

• CZ reveals how many users left Binance after mandatory KYC
• Digital ruble should not affect inflation, Bank of Russia says
• India to Ban Crypto as Payment Method but Regulate as Asset: Report
• China's Bitcoin Ban Is The Unnoticed Geopolitical Event Of The Decade | ZeroHedge

Bitcoin is down 4% at $64,961
Ethereum is down 1% at $4,709
and Binance Coin down 5% at $626

Mina up 41%

Indonesia’s council of religious leaders forbids muslims from using crypto according to Bloomberg

Binance’s CEO CZ says that he is considering France as a HQ country.

The CMA partners with Solo Music to release an NFT collection for the 55th Country Music Awards.

The SEC stops a Wyoming based DAO from registering 2 tokens.

Links:

• Country Music Association to release NFT collection for its latest award show
• EXCLUSIF - Binance : le patron de la plus grande plateforme de cryptos mondiale détaille ses ambitions pour la France | Les Echos
• Is Cryptocurrency Halal? Indonesia’s Muslim Council MUI Bans Trading - Bloomberg
• SEC.gov | Registration of Two Digital Tokens Halted

Bitcoin is down .5% at $62,025
Ethereum is down .5% at $4,541
and Binance Coin down 1% at $553

Holo up 22%
Amp up 16%
Axie infinity up 15%

The OCC multi-agency crypto sprint has wrapped up — details soon.

Binance is taking steps against the project Squid that they’ve labelled a scam

Quentin Tarantino is getting set to auction off 6 uncut scripts of Pulp Fiction as NFTs

El Salvadorian President Bukele announces new Bitcoin education project yesterday.

A DAO that includes Vincent Van Dough has spent $250k on an NFT of a large cube of tungsten.

Links:

• Quentin Tarantino to auction six uncut scripts for Pulp Fiction as NFTs
• The Tungsten Cube - 14.545 inch, ~2000 lb (1 Ton, 907 kg) cube held in Willowbrook, Illinois, USA by Midwest Tungsten Service - Midwest Tungsten Service - Tungsten Cubes | OpenSea

Bitcoin is up slightly at $54,884
Ethereum is down slightly at $3,599
and Cardano is up slightly at $2.28

BitTorrent up 21%
Wootrade Network up 18%
Verge up 15%

BlockFi files for Bitcoin futures ETF.

Bored Ape Yacht Club is looking to launch its own token

Binance US has promoted its president Brian Shroder to CEO

Binance shutters derivatives trading in South Africa

Colombian fintech firm Movii has raised a $15M series B

Links:

• New NFT marketplace takes direct aim at OpenSea — with a token
• Changes to Binance offerings in South Africa | Binance Support
• Bored Ape Yacht Club on Twitter: "Good evening, apes. Been hearing a question around the club a lot: WEN TOKEN? 🤔 Wen token indeed . . . Some thoughts below." / Twitter
• BlockFi Files for Bitcoin Futures ETF — CoinDesk
• Colombian Fintech Movii Raises $15M in Series B Round — CoinDesk
• Binance.US Names Brian Shroder CEO

Links:

• Binance to cease crypto futures and options in Australia
• Deutsche Boerse launches Solana and Polkadot ETNs by VanEck
• London-Based Open Banking Startup TrueLayer Raises $130M Led by Tiger Global, Stripe — CoinDesk

Bitcoin is down slightly at $48,547
Ethereum is down .5% at $3,504
and Cardano is down 1% at $2.40

Gala up 44%
Ecomi up 16%
Solana up 15%

Canaan announced a record quarterly revenue of $167M

Monica Rizzolli’s "Fragments of an Infinite Field" sold out in an hour for $5.3M

Australian national Stefan Qin was sentenced to 7.5 years for his part in a $90M Ponzi scheme.

Binance is moving away from its decentralized headquarters & faces a CFTC investigation into insider trading.

Links:

• Canaan nets record bitcoin miner sales with $167 million in Q2
• Generative artist nets $5.38 million in latest Art Blocks hit
• CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
• Binance battles regulatory headwinds as world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange seeks financial legitimacy | South China Morning Post
• Binance Probe by US Expands to Examine Possible Insider Trading - Bloomberg

Bitcoin is up slightly at $50,117
Ethereum is up slightly at $3,763
and Cardano is down slightly at $3.05

Iota up 24%
FTX Token up 22%
Ren up 15%

Twitter is testing tips using Bitcoin via the lighting network on platform.

Binance has been placed on an investor alert list by the regulator in Singapore.

Singapore to work with Australia, Malaysia, and South Africa to test cross-border CBDCs.

Christopher Giancarlo is resigning from BlockFI's board.

Links:

• Giancarlo steps down from BlockFi board
• Twitter for iOS Beta Lays Groundwork for Bitcoin Tips - MacRumors
• Press release: BIS Innovation Hub and central banks of Australia, Malaysia, Singapore and South Africa will test CBDCs for international settlements
• Binance.com placed on investor alert list by Singapore regulator

Links:

• CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
• CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
• Genesis Mining wins claim over nearly half a million GPU crypto miners

Bitcoin is up 1% at $49,299
Ethereum is up 1% at $3,233
and Cardano is up 1% at 2.47

Avalanche up 33%
Cosmos up 17%
Near Protocol up 16%

Binance is suspending futures in Brazil due to regulatory pressures.

Brian Quintenz a crypto-friendly CFTC commissioner will leave office at the end of August.

Blackrock has almost $400M invested in Bitcoin mining stocks.

Fractional.art has raised $7.9M in a seed round.

Coinbase has named Mitsubishi UFJ as their banking partner in Japan.

Links:

• BlackRock Joins Fidelity And Vanguard As A Bitcoin Mining Investor
• Statement of Commissioner Brian D. Quintenz on the End of His Term and Future Plans | CFTC
• 'Fractional' NFT platform raises $7.9 million in seed funding
• Coinbase launches in Japan. Coinbase was founded in 2012 as an easy… | by Coinbase | Aug, 2021 | The Coinbase Blog

Bitcoin is up .5% at $47,185
Ethereum is up 1% at $3,233
and Cardano is up 1% at 2.51

The Graph up 20%
Helium up 18%
Avalanche up 17%

Binance is enforcing mandatory KYC on all users.

Sweden’s government has been forced to return $1.5M in Bitcoin to a drug dealer.

Coinbase to invest 500M into crypto, + 10% of profits going forward.

Wells Fargo and JPMorgan partner with NYDIG to offer Bitcoin exposure

Links:

• Sweden pays drug dealer £1m after seizing his Bitcoin
• Wells Fargo, JPMorgan partner with NYDIG to launch bitcoin funds
• Coinbase is ready to purchase $500 million worth of crypto on its balance sheet
• Binance Expands Global KYC Requirements to Further User Protection | Binance Blog

Bitcoin is up slightly at $46,339
Ethereum is up slightly at $3,233
Cardano up .5% at 2.15

Dent up 40%
Waves up 25%
Qtum up 16%

Polygon merges with Hermez network in a 250 million Matic deal

London High court orders Binance to trace hackers who carried out a 2.6M hack on Fetch.ai.

Fashion house Dolce and Gabana set date for NFT drop.

Fortune magazine raises over $1.3M in an NFT sale of its latest cover.

Data analytics platform Dune raises $8M in a series-A round.

Links:

• Fortune raises over $1.3 million in NFT sale of its latest issue's cover
• Crypto data analytics platform Dune raises $8 million in Series A funding
• London court orders Binance to trace cryptocurrency hackers | Reuters
• Polygon Merges With Hermez Network in $250M Deal - CoinDesk
• Dolce & Gabbana Sets Date for Haute Couture NFT Drop - CoinDesk

Bitcoin is down slightly at $46,274
Ethereum is down slightly at $3,228
and Binance Coin is down .5% at $401

Dent up 26%
Qtum up 17%
Cardano up 15%

The Poly Network hacker has now returned all but the frozen USDT tokens

Binance is discontinuing its south korean won trading pairs and payment options

Kryptoin files for Ether ETF.

Valkryie waits to hear back from SEC about their Bitcoin futures ETF

Hive Blockchain orders 1,800 Antminers

Links:

• Valkyrie registration
• Poly Network hacker returns nearly all of the $611 million in stolen funds
• Investment Firm Kryptoin Files for Ether ETF - CoinDesk
• Hive Blockchain Boosts Capacity With 1,800 Antminer Order - CoinDesk
• Changes to Product Offerings in Korea | Binance Support

Bitcoin is up 1% at $41,041
Ethereum is up 1% at $2,787
and Binance Coin is up .5% at $335

Alchemy pay up 165%
ICP up 18%
Ravencoin up 16%

Messari closes a $21M series-A.

Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller expresses doubt about the benefits of a CBDC.

Nascar partners with the team behind Zed Run.

Binance to discontinue Hong Kong derivatives trading and move to proactive compliance.

Links:

• Fed's Waller says he is skeptical a central bank digital currency would improve U.S. payments | Reuters
• Restricting of Derivatives Products Offerings in Hong Kong | Binance Support
• NASCAR links partnership with the startup behind a blockchain-based digital horse racing game
• Steve Cohen's Point72 makes first crypto venture investment, leads Messari's $21M raise

Links:

• Binance to bring Bitcoin payments to Shopify via new partnership
• Rothschild’s trust led funding round for Aspen Digital’s London expansion
• Analysts Take Cautious Stance on Ether as London Hard Fork Nears - CoinDesk
• BSV Suffers 51% Attack: Report - CoinDesk

Links:

• SEC Chair wants robust crypto regulatory regime for the US
• Former Monero Maintainer ‘Fluffypony’ Arrested and to Be Extradited for Non-Crypto Crimes - CoinDesk
• HSBC UK Blocks Payments to Binance Exchange - CoinDesk

Bitcoin is down 1% at $38,835
Ethereum is down .5% at $2,342
and Binance Coin is down slightly at $309

Flow up 48%
Livepeer up 36%
Stacks up 15%

Regulators in Malaysia order Binance to disable website/mobile apps in the country.

Robinhood's historic IPO.

Stoner Cats debut catnip for NFT fans.

Loda secures $15M for first institutional liquidity pools.

Links:

• Robinhood Has the Worst Debut Ever for IPO of Its Size - Bloomberg
• Unavailability of Futures and Derivatives Products in Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands | Binance Support
• SC Takes Enforcement Actions on Binance for Illegally Operating in Malaysia - Media Releases | Securities Commission Malaysia
• Australian Lending Startup Loda Gets $15M to Further Crypto Collateralization Efforts - CoinDesk
• Stoner Cats NFT Drop Sells Out But Would-be Buyers Bite Back Over Failed Transactions - The Defiant - DeFi News

Links:

• New rules could permit Korean gov’t to seize tax evaders’ crypto
• Binance Says It's Cutting Leverage Limit to 20x, a Day After FTX Announces the Same - CoinDesk
• Global crypto ATM installations have increased by 70% in 2021

Bitcoin is down slightly at $31,285
Ethereum is down slightly at $1,865
and Binance Coin is up slightly at $305

Streamr up 39%
District 0x up 19%
Casper Labs up 15%

Binance is halting support for stock tokens.

US judge orders William Hinman, former chief of the SEC’s finance division in for questioning in SEC v Ripple case.

Bit Digital is moving 15k bitcoin ASIC miners from china to the US

UK fintech darling Revolut closes round with $33B valuation.

Links:

• Ceasing Support for Stock Tokens on Binance.com and Migration to CM-Equity AG for EEA Users | Binance Support
• Ripple Labs Can Question Former SEC Official in Suit Over XRP - Bloomberg
• Greenidge Partners with Foundry to Expand Bitcoin Mining Fleet with Latest Generation Mining Machines
• BIT Digital is migrating 14,500 bitcoin miners to US amid China crackdown
• Revolut confirms a fresh $800M in funding at a $33B valuation to supercharge its financial services superapp | TechCrunch

Bitcoin is down slightly at $32,018
Ethereum is down .5 at $1,913
and Binance Coin is down .5% at $312

The Sand box up 40%
Axie Infinity up 21%
Decentraland up 15%

The financial regulator in Italy says Binance is not authorized to provide investment services in Italy.

The UK police announce more seized crypto — this time around $250M

Saquon Barkley says he'll take all his future endorsement in Bitcoin.

Trading pioneer Shapeshift will shift to DAO governed by holders of Fox Token.

Links:

• Detectives break record in new cryptocurrency seizure worth nearly... - Metropolitan Police
• ShapeShift to Decentralize Entire Company
• New York Giants Star Saquon Barkley Will Take All Future Endorsement Money in Bitcoin - CoinDesk
• Communication for investor protection on Binance Group (15 July 2021) - News In Detail

Links:

• OK Group to help China combat money laundering with blockchain
• Australian government awards $4M in grants to two blockchain startups
• Bank of England Warns of Crypto Spillover to Mainstream Markets - CoinDesk
• Binance reportedly halts pounds sterling withdrawal for UK customers again

Links:

• Binance disappointed by Barclays’ ‘unilateral action’ to block customer payments
• ‘Investors stay clear’: UBS warns regulators could pop ‘bubble-like crypto markets’
• CoinShares to Buy Elwood's ETF Index Business for $17M - CoinDesk

Bitcoin is down slightly at $35,502
Ethereum is down slightly at $2,329
and Binance Coin is down .5% at $305

Golem up 27%
Axie Infinity up 24%
Ardor up 15%

Cayman Island's financial watchdog investigates Binance's registration status.

Two men in California agree to plead guilty to fraud charges in relation to a $1.8M ICO.

Beeple launches WENEW NFT platform

Crypto exchange Bithumb bans employees from trading on platform.

Bitcoin is up slightly at $33,050
Ethereum is up slightly at $2,041
and Binance Coin is up slightly at $278

Ecomi up 21%
Celo up 16%

The Thailand SEC files a criminal complaint against Binance.

Softbank has invested $200M in the Brazilian crypto exchange Mercado Bitcoin.

New legislation in Ukraine puts their future CBDC on equal footing with cash.

FaZe Clan has dropped a member and suspended 3 following alleged involvement in a crypto scam

A Sotheby’s auction for a Tim Berners-Lee original source code for the world wide web has sold for $5.4M

Links:

• Mercado Bitcoin, Latin America’s Largest Digital Assets Platform, raises $200 Million USD from SoftBank | Business Wire
• NFT of the original World Wide Web code fetches $5.4 million at Sotheby's
• FaZe Clan on Twitter: "A statement from FaZe Clan. https://t.co/HnPXpAoSYX" / Twitter
• Ukraine Passes Law Treating Its CBDC Same As Cash - BeInCrypto

Bitcoin is up 1% at $33,632
Ethereum is up 1% at $2,118
and Binance Coin is up 1% at $290

StormX up 15%
Ardor up 15%
Arweave up 15%

Bitfinex has halted trading while its investigating issues on the platform.

Binance is once again operating in the UK

Robinhood was slapped with $70M in penalties yesterday.

Argo Blockchain has taken out a $20M loan to build out a mining facility in Texas.

Hut8 has bought another $44M worth of mining machines to double its hash rate.

Links:

• FINRA Orders Record Financial Penalties Against Robinhood Financial LLC | FINRA.org
• Bitfinex on Twitter: "We are investigating issues with platform reduced performances and have temporarily halted trading. We will keep everyone updated on here and on https://t.co/u3pYCVVGQq Thanks for your patience." / Twitter
• Crypto exchange Binance says sterling withdrawals reactivated after outage | Reuters
• Hut 8 Mining Announces Purchase of 12,000 New MicroBT Miners for Deployment by End of Q4 2021 – Hut 8 Mining
• Bitcoin-backed loan agreement - 07:00:03 29 Jun 2021 - ARB News article | London Stock Exchange

Links:

• Despite regulatory uncertainty, Indian crypto investment surges 19,900% in one year
• Cryptocurrency Exchange Binance Banned In The UK | ZeroHedge
• Decentralized Finance (DeFi) 101 | ZeroHedge
• Bitcoin short-term setup is challenging, JPMorgan strategists warn

Bitcoin is up slightly at $36,056
Ethereum is up .05% at $2,439
and Binance Coin is down slightly at $343

Aragon Network up 27%

Alien punk Cryptopunk brings in $12M at a Sotheby’s auction

Sustainable supply chain traceability company Circulor raises $14M in a series A round.

Silvergate Bank cuts ties with Binance

Basel Committee for banking supervision published a consultation imposing strict capital requirements for banks with crypto exposure.

Links:

• ‘Covid Alien’ CryptoPunk Sells for $11.75 million in Sotheby’s Sale | Barron's
• Series A investment press release | Circulor
• Silvergate Bank cuts ties with Binance, affecting deposits and withdrawals
• Basel Committee comment on Crypto

Bitcoin is up .5% at $48,959
Ethereum is up 1% at $3,905
and Binance Coin is up .5% at 587.

Polygon up 31%
Cardano up 15%
Cosmos up 15%

Microsoft is closing down its Azure Blockchain Service in September.

The Bank of England says it looks probable that the state would need to issue some form of digital cash to retain citizen’ confidence.

Argentina’s Tax authority has ordered crypto exchanges to file information on transactions.

Binance is facing an investigation by the IRS and Department of justice

The Bitcoin wallet used by DarkSide for ransom payments has ben ID’d by Elliptic

Links:

• Azure Blockchain Service retirement notification and guidance - Azure Blockchain | Microsoft Docs
• Binance Faces Probe by U.S. Money-Laundering and Tax Sleuths (1)
• Elliptic Follows the Bitcoin Ransoms Paid by Colonial Pipeline and Other DarkSide Ransomware Victims
• Do we need ‘public money’? - speech by Jon Cunliffe | Bank of England
• Argentina’s Tax Authority Orders Crypto Exchanges to File Information on Transactions: Report - CoinDesk

Bitcoin is up slightly at $57,900
Ethereum is up .5% at $2880
and Binance Coin is up .5% at 627.61

OKB up 48%
DigiByte up 23%
Dogecoin up 15%

BaFin said Binance stock tokens may violate European securities laws.

Ex-Florida tax collector Joel Greenburg allegedly offered Roger Stone Bitcoin for a pardon.

Mastercard is exploring applications on top of CBDCs.

Coinbase is set to acquire Skew.

Links:

• Joel Greenberg Offered Roger Stone Bitcoin in Hopes of a Trump Pardon - CoinDesk
• Binance's Stock Tokens May Violate Law, Germany’s Financial Watchdog Says - CoinDesk
• Mastercard to Explore Applications It Can Build on Top of CBDCs - CoinDesk
• Coinbase set to acquire data and analytics platform Skew for undisclosed sum

Bitcoin is up 1% at $60,661
Ethereum is up 1% at $2373
and Binance Coin is up 1% at 519.75

Dogecoin up 129%
Ethereum Classic up 25%
Theta Token up 15%

Dogecoin reached a new all time high overnight.

Binance burns over 1M BNB tokens—worth about $595M.

Ark funds bought $110M more in Coinbase shares on Thursday

Rothschild Investment picks up a $4.75M initial stake in Grayscale Ethereum Trust

SushiSwap has made a $50k donation to No Kid Hungry

Links:

• ARK buys $110 mln Coinbase shares, adding to positions | Reuters
• 15th BNB Burn | Quarterly Highlights and Insights from CZ | Binance Blog
• Slim Jim Dogecoin: 9 Things to Know About the Love Affair Between DOGE and the Meat Stick | Markets Insider
• Rothschild Investment Buys $4.75M Initial Stake in Grayscale Ethereum Trust - CoinDesk
• No Kid Hungry on Twitter: "Thank you @SushiSwap Core Developers for directing 25 ETH (~$50,000) to No Kid Hungry and to @TheGivingBlock for facilitating the transfer — we're so grateful for your help to get kids the meals they need in this crisis and beyond!" / Twitter

Links:

• Crypto Exchange Binance to List the Coinbase Stock Token COIN - CoinDesk
• Exodus Wallet raises almost $60M in crypto in regulated offering
• A Digital Euro Must Protect Privacy, ECB Public Survey Reveals - CoinDesk

Bitcoin is up slightly at $56,344
Ethereum is up .5% at $1792
and Binance Coin is down slightly at 282.56

Top gainers in the last 24 hours:
Hedra Hashgraph up 36%
Theta Token up 26%
Ziliqa up 15%

Bidding for Beeple’s EVERYDAYS NFT on auction with Christies tops $13M.

Weibo has suspended Huobi, OKEx and Binance accounts.

Greyscale's ETF considerations.

Links:

• Bids for Beeple's 5000-day collection at over $13M as auction winds down
• Chinese social media Weibo suspends Huobi, OKEx and Binance accounts
• GBTC ETF prospectus

Bitcoin is up 1% at $51,200
Ethereum is up 1% at $1611
and Binance Coin is down slightly at 247

Top gainers in the last 24 hours:
Fantom up 30%
Icon up 16%
and Matic Network up 16%

Microstrategy adds to their hoard trading an additional 19,452 Bitcoins for $1.02B in cash.

Coinbase reveals that it holds Bitcoin, and other cryptos on its balance sheet.

The Federal Reserve will turn to the public to see appetite for a digital dollar beginning this year.

MoneyGram suspended the use of Ripple’s platform for the duration of the SEC lawsuit

Links:

• Coinbase offers corporations a trusted solution for adding crypto to their corporate treasury | by Coinbase | Feb, 2021 | The Coinbase Blog
• MicroStrategy Acquires Additional 19,452 Bitcoins for $1.026 Billion
• Powell says the Fed will engage the public on a digital dollar this year
• MoneyGram says it has 'suspended' use of Ripple's platform amid SEC lawsuit

Bitcoin is up 1% at $50,815
Ethereum is up 1% at $1692
and Binance Coin is up 3% at 270

Top gainers in the last 24 hours:
Uniswap up 22%
Compound up 20%
and Maker up 16%

Square announced that it purchased another 3,318 Bitcoin as a reserve.

Square pulled in $4.5B in bitcoin revenue in 2020.

Iced Tea company in hot water with SEC.

Almeda is leading the $40M round for Oxygen

Links:

• SEC halts trading of iced tea company that pivoted to blockchain | Ars Technica
• Square Inc. - Square, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Results
• SQUARE SEC Form 10-k
• Alameda leads $40m investment in DeFi prime brokerage Oxygen

Bitcoin is down slightly at $52,583
Ethereum is up slightly at $1932
and Binance Coin is up 1% at 269

Top gainers in the last 24 hours:
Huobi Token up 21%
Iota up 15%
Neo up 15%

Nvidia unveils new chip for Ethereum mining.

Ebang raises $70M in a follow-up public offering.

Bill Gates says he's "neutral" on Bitcoin.

Fidelity Charitable received 28 million dollars in crypto donations in 2020.

Links:

• Squawk Box on Twitter: ""I don't own #Bitcoin. I'm not short Bitcoin," says @BillGates. "I do think moving money into a more digital form and getting transaction costs down, that's something the Gates Foundation does in developing countries." https://t.co/DDe5X196ax" / Twitter
• GeForce Is Made for Gaming, CMP Is Made to Mine | The Official NVIDIA Blog
• Ebang International Announces Closing of Follow-on Public Offering | Ebang International Holdings Inc.
• Fidelity Charitable Giving Report

Ether High

Binance Drops Forbes Suit

Reddit Raises 250 Million in Series E Funding Round

Links:

• Ether Hits $1,800 for First Time as Market Cap Passes $200B - CoinDesk
• Binance quietly drops ‘multi-million’ Forbes defamation lawsuit
• Reddit Raises $250M After WallStreetBets' GameStop Pump - CoinDesk

Bitcoin is down slightly at $40,037
Ethereum is down slightly at $1678
and Polkadot is down 1% at 20.07

Top gainers in the last 24 hours:
Binance Coin up 23%
Cosmos up 17%
Elrond up 16%

Nigeria’s central bank has ordered banks to close accounts of all crypto users

COPA is challenging craig wright’s Bitcoin white paper claim.

Links:

• Nigeria Central Bank Orders Cryptocurrency Accounts to Close - Bloomberg
• COPA on Twitter: "COPA stands for an open financial system and was formed to remove barriers that stifle innovation. We are hosting the Bitcoin whitepaper and stand with our members and the crypto community to address this issue. Here’s our letter in response to last week’s cease and desists. https://t.co/NfM56rfCEc" / Twitter

Average Joe Not Running Bitcoin Show

Telos Launches Non-Fungible Tokens

Coley Sees "Accelerated" Bitcoin Rally

Links:

• Blockchain Platform Telos Launches Crypto Tokens That Act Like Treasurys - CoinDesk
• Retail investors are largely uninvolved as Bitcoin price chases $40K
• Binance US CEO predicts $100K Bitcoin by 2022

Grayscale Now Manages Digital Assets Worth Thirteen Billion Dollars

OCC Report: License FinTech "Shadow Banks"

Binance Shipping Binance Visa Crypto Debit Cards in Europe

Links:

• Grayscale Now Has $13B in Crypto Assets Under Management - CoinDesk
• OCC Economist Cites Benefits of Issuing Bank Charters to Stablecoin Providers - CoinDesk
• Binance Visa cards are now shipping to European customers

Bitcoin is up slightly at $19,030
Ethereum is down slightly at $592
and XRP is down 1.5% at 58 cents

Top gainers in the last 24 hours:
OriginTrail up 12%

MicroStrategy is back with another $50 million dollar bitcoin buy

Binance is set to clear $800M in profit this year.

Suzhuou is launching another large scale trial for the chinese digital yuan initiative.

OMG Network has been acquired by Genesis Block Ventures.

Over a million Ether have been staked in the Eth2 contract.

The S&P Dow Jones Indices looks to launch a crypto index next year

Links:

• Michael Saylor on Twitter: "MicroStrategy has purchased approximately 2,574 bitcoins for $50.0 million in cash in accordance with its Treasury Reserve Policy, at an average price of approximately $19,427 per bitcoin. We now hold approximately 40,824 bitcoins. https://t.co/nwZcM9zAXZ" / Twitter
• Chinese city of Suzhou to give away $3 million in digital yuan via lottery - The Block
• GENESIS BLOCK VENTURES (GBV) ACQUIRES SYNQA SUBSIDIARY OMG NETWORK - GBV Capital
• Over 1 million ETH, worth more than $605 million, has been staked in the Eth2 contract - The Block
• Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, Crypto’s Influence Miner: Bloomberg 50 2020 - Bloomberg
• S&P Dow Jones Indices to launch cryptocurrency indexes in 2021

Bitcoin is down slightly at $15,891
Ethereum is up 1.5% at $459
and XRP is up 1.5% at 26 cents

Top gainers in the last 24 hours:
Aave up 25%
Uniswap up 15%

Maker Dao’s DAI stable coin broke the $1 billion market capitalization this week.

DeFi project Akropolis was exploited late this week for over $2M in DAI.

Ethereum-based mixer Tornado Cash’s privacy pool value hit $13M.

Ethereum unnanounced hard-fork.

Binance has launched an Ethereum mining pool.

Links:

• MakerDAO's DAI Stablecoin Breaks $1B Market Cap - CoinDesk
• Delphi Savings Pool Exploit - Akropolis Newsletter
• Tornado Cash's privacy pool USD value surpasses $13M, hitting a new high - The Block
• Ethereum Service Providers Scramble to Update Software After 'Unannounced Hard Fork' - CoinDesk
• Binance Pool Officially Launches Ethereum Mining Pool, Enjoy Zero Pool Fees for the First Month! | Binance Support

Bitcoin is up 1% at $16,223
Ethereum is up 0.5% at $465
and XRP is up 1% at 26 cents

Top gainers in the last 24 hours:
Civic up 28%
Decred up 15%

Bitcoin flows from Huobi to Binance in wake of larger Chinese crackdown.

Bitpay is rolling out a cryptocurrency payroll service

Axelar, a decentralized protocol for cross-blockchain communication has raised $3.75M in seed funding.

Ripple has filed a trademark for a potential new product called paystring.

Links:

• $300M in Bitcoin Flow to Binance From Huobi as China Gets Tougher on Exchanges - CoinDesk
• PAYSTRING - Ripple Labs Inc. Trademark Registration
• Payments Provider BitPay Rolls Out Cryptocurrency Payroll Service - CoinDesk

Bitcoin is up 2% at $15,884
Ethereum is up slightly at $461
and XRP is down 0.5% at 25 cents

Top gainers in the last 24 hours:
Stacks up 16%

US President-elect Joe biden has added former CFTC chairman and crypto enthusiast Gary Gensler to his transition team.

Chainalysis wants to help the US sell the Silk Road trove.

Binance has paid a bounty of 200k to investigators who helped with the arrest of bad actors.

Deel unveils a crypto payroll tool.

KuCoin co-founder Johnny Lyu said 84% of the funds from the recent hack have been recovered.

Links:

• Binance Gives $200K to Investigators Who Helped Identify Actors Behind 2018 Attack - CoinDesk
• Chainalysis Wants to Help the Feds Sell Millions in Forfeited Bitcoin - CoinDesk
• Joe Biden transition team adds former CFTC chair and crypto-focused academic Gary Gensler - The Block
• lyu_johnny on Twitter: "(1/3) Latest updates about #KuCoin Security Incident: So far, 84% of the affected assets have been recovered via approaches like on-chain tracking, contract upgrade and judicial recovery. As asked by the law enforcements, we will publish all the details once the case is closed." / Twitter
• Andreesen Horowitz-backed Deel launches crypto payroll tool - The Block

Bonds Issued on Blockchain

Binance Halts Withdrawals of Ethereum: Minor Hard Fork

Shapeshift De-lists Zcash

Links:

• World's Second Biggest Bank to Issue $3B in Bonds Tradable for Bitcoin - CoinDesk
• Binance briefly pauses Ethereum withdrawals as network suffers ‘minor hard-fork’
• ShapeShift Delists Privacy Coin Zcash Over Regulatory Concerns - CoinDesk

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Bitcoin is up .5 at $11,428
Ethereum is up 1% at $372
and XRP is up slightly at 24 cents

Top gainers in the last 24 hours:
Reserve Rights up 15%

CZ says Binance Smart Chain is about accelerating cryptomass adoption, not dethroning DeFi

Algorand launches Europe-focused startup program.

Skynet Labs launches SkyDB — for decentralized social media.

Ripple donates $10M to Mercy Corps.

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Bitcoin is up 4% at $11,067
Ethereum is up 5% at $359
and XRP is up 4% at 25 cents

Those are your leaders by market cap

Top gainers in the last 24 hours:
Yearn.finance up 30%
UMA up 27%
Uniswap up 18%
and Chainlink up 15%

Square's Bitcoin buy represents 1% of Square’s total assets.

Dutch central bank has approves the first digital asset exchange in the netherlands.

Ripple is branching out into lending.

The UK director for Binance will leave her post after only 6 months in the role.

Links:

• AMDAX Announcement
• Binance UK Director Departing After Less Than 6 Months - CoinDesk
• Fund Instant Cross-Border Payments With a Line of Credit From RippleNet | Ripple
• Square, Inc. Invests $50 Million in Bitcoin

Bitcoin is down 1% at $10,681
Ethereum is down 1.5% at $347
and XRP is down 2% at 24 cents

Top gainers in the last 24 hours:
IDEX up 14%

Russia’s ministry of finance is calling for higher reporting standards in the crypto space.

Roskomnadzor blacklists Binance’s website.

Chinese state-owned media make coordinated report that crypto is the year’s top performing investment.

Liquity raises $2.4 million in seed funding in a round led by Polychain capital.

Knesset members in Israel are looking to relax the tax burden on cryptocurrencies.

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Links:

• China State Media Make Rare Reports Calling Crypto 2020's Best Performing Asset - CoinDesk
• Israeli regulators propose Bitcoin be taxed as a currency, not an asset
• Liquity secures $2.4M in seed funding to further develop lending protocol - The Block

Brock Pierce Served

Russia's Largest Bank Partners with Komgo

Japanese Crypto Exchange Charges Binance with Aiding Hackers

Links:

• Japanese Crypto Exchange Accuses Binance of Helping Launder $9M From 2018 Hack - CoinDesk
• Russia’s largest bank joins blockchain trade finance platform
• Brock Pierce Served Court Papers for Fraud Lawsuit at His Own Presidential Campaign Rally - CoinDesk

Ziglu Offer Free Transfer for Select Crypto

Binance Releases Launchpool

Links:

• Binance Unveils New Product for 'Yield Farming' Crypto Assets - CoinDesk
• Ziglu launches peer-to-peer payments after getting UK e-money licence

Bitcoin is up 0.5% at $11,805
Ethereum is down 0.5% at $394
and XRP is down 2.5% at 30 cents

Top gainers in the last 24 hours:
Decentraland up 26%
Band Protocol up 22%
and Zilliqa up 15%

Binance receives a green light for BUSD from NYDFS.

Russia’s largest state-owned bank Sberbank is preparing to launch its own stable coin Sbercoin.

Compound releases their own price oracle.

Links:

• Sberbank is preparing to issue its own cryptocurrency - Vedomosti
• DeFi platform Compound launches permissionless price oracle - The Block
• Binance Says New York Banks Can Now Use Its Stablecoin After Watchdog Approval - CoinDesk

Bitcoin is up 1.5% at $11,203
Ethereum is up 8% at $343
and XRP is up 1% at 25 cents

Top gainers in the last 24 hours:
Bancor up 20%

Ripple paid 15 million in XRP incentives to MoneyGram in the second quarter of 2020.

David Schweikert, congressman from Arizona has been ordered to pay 50k in fines for violating ethics standards.

The SEC is getting ready to take a closer look at Binance coin and other coins related to Binance’s blockchain.

The US dollar has reached its lowest since May of 2018.

Links:

• Ripple paid $15.1 million in XRP incentives to MoneyGram in Q2 2020 - The Block
• Ethics Committee reprimands Schweikert for slew of violations - POLITICO
• beta.SAM.gov
• Dollar Falls to Lowest Level in Over 2 Years While Gold, Silver, Bitcoin Continue to Shine - CoinDesk

No Monero on Coinbase

Avanti Financial Opens in October

BLINC Settles It

Links:

• Coinbase CEO: Exchange Won’t List XMR Due to ‘Issue With Regulators’
• Wyoming-Based Avanti to Open in October With a New Bank-Issued Digital Asset - CoinDesk
• First Mover: Bitcoin at Last Passes $10K, But Why Has It Struggled While Gold Shone? - CoinDesk

Bitcoin is up 2% at $9,523
Ethereum is up 9% at $265
and XRP is up 3% at 20 cents

Top gainers in the last 24 hours:
VeThor Token up 15%

Binance has listed Maker and Dai tokens.

Twitter announced that during their hack, hackers accessed the direct messages of at least 36 of the hacked accounts.

Congress added two blockchain amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act.

Links:

• An update on our security incident
• Soto Amendments Pass in Annual House Defense Bill | Congressman Darren Soto
• Binance lists Maker and Dai tokens amid DeFi boom - The Block

Bitcoin is up 1% at $9,153
Ethereum is up 0.5% at $233
and XRP is up 3% at 20 cents

Top gainers in the last 24 hours:
Algorand up 32%
Aave up 20%
and Stellar up 17%

The US Department of Energy has awarded a $1 million grant to software company infoBeyond Technology.

The Bank of Thailand has confirmed that they are actively using their CBDC.

The Malaysian financial regulator has clarified that Binance is not authorized to operate in the country

Jae Woo Kim of New York was arrested on charges of defrauding investorsof more than $4.5 million.

Links:

• U.S. officials award $1 million to company studying blockchain's use in power grid security - The Block
• Binance is not authorized to operate in Malaysia, says the country's financial regulator - The Block
• New Yok Man Charged With Wire Fraud In Alleged Multi-Million Dollar Cryptocurrency Investment Scheme | USAO-NDCA | Department of Justice
• BOT cryptocurrency rolled out for businesses before public debut 
• NCLA Stands up for Bitcoin Investors in Suit Against IRS for Unlawful Seizure of Private Financial Data

Bank of England Considering CBDC

Binance Card Debit Card Soon in Europe

Rich Dad Poor Dad Author Robert Kiyosaki Says Bitcoin Going to $75,000.00

Links:

• Bank of England Considering a Central Bank Digital Currency, Governor Says - CoinDesk
• Binance’s Swipe-Powered Crypto Debit Card Debuts in Europe
• Rich Dad Poor Dad Author: ‘Gold Guys are Being Phased Out’

Binance Supports 15 More Fiat Currencies

Binance Buys Swipe.io

Bitcoin Hash Rate Hits High

Links:

• Binance Expands Fiat Gateway to Support 15 New National Currencies
• Binance Acquires Crypto Debit Card Provider Swipe for Undisclosed Sum - CoinDesk
• Bitcoin Hash Rate Hits Record Average High Defying BTC Price Bears

Binance Expands to UK

ConsenSys Partners Announced

Stellar Votes

Links:

• Binance to Launch UK Trading Platform for Institutional and Retail Investors
• Stellar Proposes Changes Allowing Exchanges to Better Enforce Regulations - CoinDesk

Bitcoin is down 2% at 9,167
Ethereum is down 1.5% at $203
and XRP is up 1% at 20 cents

Top gainers in the last 24 hours:
OmiseGo up 31%
Unibright up 19%
and Electroneum up 17%

Binance is piecing together a blockchain friendly travel agency.

Crypto-friendly IBM takes a 7% stake in the blockchain network We.Trade.

Coinbase Custody has added staking support for Cosmos and Algorand.

A Kentucky representative makes a first step in calling for a national blockchain strategy.

Links:

• Binance aims to create one of the world's largest blockchain-based travel agencies - The Block
• House Bill Outlines Path to US National Blockchain Strategy - CoinDesk
• IBM Takes 7% Stake in Trade-Finance Blockchain Network We.Trade - CoinDesk
• Coinbase Custody launches staking for Cosmos - The Coinbase Blog

Bitcoin is down 1% at 9,405
Ethereum is up .05% at $200
and XRP is down .05% at 20 cents

Top gainers in the last 24 hours:
Electroneum up 75%
Celer Network up 24%
Digibyte up 17%

The Celo Foundation had a Celo Gold token sale on Coinlist at the end of this week raising $10 million.

An Australian woman was charged for allegedly illegally exchanging Bitcoin.

CoinMarketCap has updated its calculations for ranking exchanges moving Binance to the number one position.

Links:

• CoinMarketCap updates exchange ranking system to include Web traffic, Binance now ranks first - The Block
• Celo raises $10 million in a token sale on CoinList in less than a day - The Block
• Woman charged over 'Australian first' Bitcoin cybercrime

Bitcoin is down 2% at 9,623
Ethereum is up slightly at $209
and XRP is up 1.5% at 22 cents

Top gainers in the last 24 hours:
0x, up 32%
Augur up 24%
and Basic Attention Token up 20%

Google has policed another round of Chrome extensions that were impersonating crypto wallet services

Bitcoin miners brought home $412 million in April.

A bill is advancing through the california legislature and would limit which digital assets are called securities.

Binance's CZ addresses the location of Binance HQ at the ConsenSys Ethereal Summit

Links:

• Google takes down 22 more extensions that were impersonating popular crypto wallets - The Block
• Bitcoin miners made $412.5 million in revenue during April, new data indicates - The Block
• Bill Text - AB-691 Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act.
• Binance Doesn’t Have a Headquarters Because Bitcoin Doesn’t, Says CEO - CoinDesk

Bitcoin is up 4% 7,466
Ethereum is up .5% at $185
and XRP is up 1.5% at 19 cents

Top gainers in the last 24 hours:
Digibyte up 22%
Hive up 41%
and Aave up 15%

Binance has released a new social payments app in Africa called Bundle.

Mcdonalds, Starbucks, and Subway are piloting China’s CBDC in a promotional pilot in the Xiong New Area.

Coinlist moved into the Defi market this week.

Coinbase has launched a decentralized price oracle.

Links:

• McDonalds, Subway, Starbucks Pilot CBDC
• Binance launches social payments app 'Bundle' in Africa - The Block
• Jack Dorsey-backed token listing platform CoinList expands to DeFi - The Block
• Coinbase launches a price oracle as it widens its focus on DeFi space - The Block

Fifty Crypto Jobs in Ireland

BitMex Donates

Take the Dollars and Crypto

Links:

• Facebook’s Calibra Has 50 New Jobs in the Pipeline for Its Dublin-Based Team
• BitMEX Joins COVID-19 Relief Efforts with Dedicated $2.5M Fund
• Some U.S. Citizens Look to Be Splashing Their Stimulus Cash on Cryptocurrency - CoinDesk

Bitcoin is up slightly at $7,112
Ethereum is up 2% at $174
and XRP is up 1% at 19 cents

Those are your leaders by market cap

Top gainers in the last 24 hours:
Digibyte up 28%
Loopring up 24%

Todays headlines:

Switzerland based crypto firm Finance AG raised a 14.5m series B to expand into Asian markets.

Binance has completed its 11th quarterly burn of its BNB tokens

The crypto custody firm BitGo has laid off 12% of its workforce

Mining gear manufacturer MicroBT is launching 3 new bitcoin miners.

Links:

• Bitmicro leads the industry into the 3X era
• Crypto custody firm BitGo has laid off 12% of its workforce - The Block
• After record Q1, Binance has cumulatively burned 10% of BNB's supply - The Block
• Swiss crypto asset manager raises $14.5M Series B to expand into Asia - The Block

Bitcoin is up slightly at 7,090
Ethereum is down 1% at $169
and XRP is down 1% at 19 cents

Top gainers in the last 24 hours:
Waltonchain up 25%

Binance is launching a new Ethereum-compatabile blockchain that will feature Binance Coin as the native token.

The Libra Association has been busy publishing a new whitepaper indicating they may want to cater to central banks.

Chinese local government employees will soon receive some of their pay in the national digital currency.

Wyoming has passed a low that will allow insurance companies to invest in cryptocurrencies.

Links:

• Wyoming passes law to allow insurance companies to invest in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies - The Block
• Chinese local government employees to receive central bank digital currency in May - report - The Block
• Binance is launching a new Ethereum-compatible blockchain - The Block
• Libra confirms shift to multi-currency model, points to support for central bank digital currencies - The Block

Binance Adds Bitcoin Futures Trading Options

Fintechs Can Lend

Gemini Exchange Adds Three Trading Pairs

Links:

• Binance Officially Launches Bitcoin Options Trading on Mobile App
• US Gov Opens Door for Fintechs to Become Lenders in COVID-19 Relief Plan
• OneCoin Lawsuit Could Be Thrown Out Over Plaintiff Failings, Warns Judge - CoinDesk

Bitcoin is up 1% at 6,793
Ethereum is up 1% at $143
and XRP is up slightly at 18 cents

Top gainers in the last 24 hours:
Cybervein up 35%
Storj up 19%

Tezos staking service is big business for Coinbase Custody.

The SEC is suing a couple in texas for allegedly defrauding hundreds of investors.

Binance has removed the mention of any affiliation with Visa from their Binance card website.

Anchorage added support for XRP.

Thesis closed another round of funding this week as it prepares for the tBTC launch later this month.

Links:

• Binance quietly scrubs Visa mentions from its payment card website - The Block
• Coinbase Custody is the biggest Tezos staking service, despite charging higher fees - The Block
• SEC charges Texas couple in fraudulent water-backed crypto token scheme - The Block
• Venture production studio Thesis closes a $7.7 million funding round as it prepares for tBTC's launch in April - The Block
• Crypto custodian Anchorage adds support for XRP - The Block

Bitcoin is up 5% at 6,997
Ethereum is up 6% at $146
and XRP is up 3% at 18 cents

Top gainers in the last 24 hours:
Steem up 34%
Waykichain up 33%
Unibright up 17%

Binance confirmed they acquired CoinMarketCap.

Binance is launching its own mining pool as well as adding staking, savings, and loans.

Github to back up the codebases for Bitcoin core and Ethereum under the arctic in Svalbard

Links:

• Binance is launching its own crypto mining pool - The Block
• Github is backing up the codebases for Bitcoin Core and Ethereum under the Arctic ice in Svalbard - The Block
• Privacy-focused Brave browser added 1M new users in March - The Block
• Binance confirms CoinMarketCap acquisition - The Block

Bitcoin is up 8% at 6,665
Ethereum is up 5% at $137
and XRP is up 3% at 17 cents

Top gainers in the last 24 hours:
Tomochain up 18%
Block stack up 17%
Icon up 15%

Todays headlines:

Bitcoin core maintainer Michal Ford has received a $100k grant from BitMEX.

Binance is set to open a new crypto-to-crypto exchange today in South Korea.

France’s central bank set to test the integration of digital Euro in settlement procedures.

Links:

• France's central bank begins experimenting with digital euro - The Block
• BitMEX parent awards $100k grant to Bitcoin Core maintainer Michael Ford - The Block
• Binance is launching a new exchange in South Korea next week - The Block

Bitcoin is down slightly at $6,629
Ethereum is up slightly at $135
and XRP is up 8% at 17 cents

Top gainers in the last 24 hours:
Holo up 20%
Blockstack up 17%
Aelf up 15%

Boston based Coinmetrics, a blockchain data firm closed a $6 million dollar series A.

Binance has officially announced the Binance card

South Korea’s biggest bank is getting ready to launch a crypto custody service

Links:

• Introducing the Binance Card: Shop and Pay With Crypto Anywhere in the World | Binance Blog
• Blockchain data firm Coin Metrics raises $6M from Highland Capital Partners, Fidelity and others - The Block
• South Korea's biggest bank is set to launch crypto custody service - The Block

Bitcoin is up 10% at 5,624
Ethereum is up 10% at $124
and XRP is up 6% at 15 cents

Top gainers in the last 24 hours:
Steem Token up 151%
Dash up 29%
and Zcash up 18%

The Steem token saw a huge lift in price with Binance and Huobi vouching to support the Steem blockchain hard fork.

The S&P500 VIX (fear index) closed at all-time highs this week.

The FDIC has approved the deposit insurance application for Square.

Hawaii has announced a regulatory sandbox for digital currency issuers.

Links:

• Binance, Huobi to support Steem's hard fork into Hive; the steem token is up by 180% - The Block
• The S&P500 "Fear Index" closed at all time highs this week as volatility across assets remain near historic highs - The Block
• Square's new industrial loan company receives approvals ahead of planned 2021 launch - The Block
• Hawaii is establishing a regulatory sandbox for digital currency issuers - The Block

Bitcoin is down 4% at $8517
XRP is down 3% at 23 cents
and Ethereum is down 5% at $217

Top gainers in the last 24 hours:
Universa up 37%
Polymath up 33%
Ether Zero up 21%

Steven Seagal settle ICO endorsement disclosure charges with the SEC this week for his involvement with the Bitcoiin (B2G) ICO.

FBI report shows kidnapping victims have paid $144 million in Bitcoin.

Binance CEO CZ’s net worth has doubled in the past year.

Coronavirus has the markets down including Bitcoin which fell nearly $2000 but has rebounded slightly.

Links:

• Actor Steven Seagal settles 'Bitcoiin' ICO endorsement disclosure charges with SEC - The Block
• Victims have paid $144M in bitcoin as ransom over last six years, says FBI agent - The Block
• Binance CEO’s net worth has doubled in the past year at $2.6B, according to Hurun - The Block
• CoinDesk — Leader in blockchain news.
• Coronavirus Hits US Stocks, Bitcoin Climbs, Haven Status Unclear - CoinDesk

Bitcoin is up 2% at $9,871
XRP is up 2% at 28 cents
and Ethereum is up 3% at $270

Top gainers in the last 24 hours:
Bitcore up 37%
Dero up 21%
Travala . com up 20%

The Malta Financial Services Authority issued a statement that Binance is neither licensed to operate, nor is it regulated in Malta.

Shopify has announced that they are joining the Libra association.

JP Morgan releases Persepectives report, posit mainstream blockchain adoption still years away.

Links:

• JPMorgan's blockchain report: mainstream adoption is still years away - The Block
• E-commerce giant Shopify joins the Libra Association - The Block
• Binance Is Not Under Our Jurisdiction, Says Malta Regulator - CoinDesk

Devs Say TON Okay, SEC Go Away

Russia Rises

Binance Launches White-Label Platform

Links:

• TON Devs Worldwide Join Forces to Intervene in SEC Case Against Telegram
• Legal Framework for Tokenization Submitted to Russia’s Crypto Bill
• Binance to Offer White-Label Exchange Infrastructure for Local Markets - CoinDesk — abel Exchange Infrastructure for Local Markets Binance is launching a digital asset trading platform that can be rebranded by smaller exchanges for their local markets. Binance Cloud will offer lo

Blockchain Takes Off for Aviation MRO Industry

ConsenSys Shifts Focus, Lays Off 14 Percent

Use Rubles to Buy Crypto at Binance

Links:

• Aircraft Maintenance, Repair Industry Is Latest to Form Blockchain Alliance
• Ethereum Incubator ConsenSys Slashes Headcount 14% in Latest Strategic Shift - CoinDesk
• Binance Adds Support for Instant Crypto Purchases With Russian Ruble

Bitcoin is up 1% at $8,903
XRP is up 2% at 24 cents
and Ethereum is up 2% at $171

Top gainers in the last 24 hours:
Kick token up 96%
Steem up 34%
Bytecoin up 34%

Block.one is changing the blockchain structure behind Voice, its Facebook-challenging social network.

Binance partners with a subsidiary of Yahoo! Japan to operate a separate exchange in the country.

The Libra association forms a 5 member committee to oversee the technical development of the Libra project.

The Proof of Trust plans to list on the London Stock Exchange.

Links:

• Binance ties up with Yahoo! Japan subsidiary to operate a separate exchange in the country - The Block
• Libra Association forms 5-member committee to oversee technical development of the project - The Block
• Blockchain Arbitration Firm Proof of Trust Plans London Stock Exchange Listing - CoinDesk
• Block.One Will Not Launch Its Social Network on EOS - CoinDesk

Top gainers in the last 24 hours

Augur, up 41%
Metal, up 31%
Decentraland, up 17%

The Winklevoss Twins have launched insurance to cover up to $200 Million for Gemini Custody.

Cryptocurrency exchange Liquid has cancelled its sale of Telegram’s not-yet-launched Gram tokens.

Binance says it will restrict access for Japanese clients at an unspecified later date.

YouTube Walks Back Crypto Purge

South Korea Studies CBDC

Regulation vs Privacy in 2020

Links:

• YouTube Calls Crypto Purge a Mistake But Many Videos Still Missing - CoinDesk
• South Korea Forms Task Force for Central Bank Digital Currency Research
• Binance Blockade of Wasabi Wallet Could Point to a Crypto Crack-Up - CoinDesk

Bitcoin is down half a percent at $7,156
XRP is down 1% at 19 cents
and Ethereum is down half a percent at $127

Top gainers in the last 24 hours:
Counterparty, up 13%

Eight congressmen have asked the IRS to clarify crypto tax rules around airdrops and forks.

The french financial markets authority has granted its first approval for an ICO.

Binance has invested in crypto derivatives platform FTX.

The SEC has settled charges against an ICO issuer and levied a $250k fine.

Blockchain (dot) com has added support for the british pound sterling.

Links:

• SEC settles charges against ICO issuer, imposes $250k fine - The Block
• As Brexit looms, Blockchain.com’s crypto exchange adds support for GBP, with UK Faster Payments Scheme - The Block
• French regulator grants its first approval for an initial coin offering - The Block
• US Lawmakers Ask IRS to Clarify Crypto Tax Rules Around Airdrops, Forks in New Letter - CoinDesk
• Binance Invests Undisclosed Sum in Crypto Derivatives Platform FTX - CoinDesk

Bitcoin is down 1% at $7,165
XRP is down slightly at 21 cents
and Ethereum down 1% at $142

Top gainers in the last 24 hours:
Referum, up 16%

The Swiss government thinks a digital Swiss Franc would do more damage than it would do good.

Glencore PLC, a major cobalt miner is joining the Responsible Sourcing Blockchain Network.

Franklin Templeton has led an undisclosed funding round for blockchain startup Proof of Impact.

Justin Sun and Yi-he, the founder of Tron, and the co-founder of Binance have had their Weibo accounts blocked.

Links:

• 'New Risks': Swiss Government Skeptical on Central Bank Digital Currency - CoinDesk
• Mining Giant Glencore to Trace Cobalt Using 'Responsible Sourcing' Blockchain Consortium - CoinDesk
• Franklin Templeton invests undisclosed sum in blockchain startup Proof of Impact  - The Block
• Weibo accounts of Justin Sun and Binance co-founder are blocked - The Block

CZ: Turkey Big on Crypto

Monero Hard Forks

Wisdom-Tree Launches ETP on SIX

Links:

• Binance’s CZ: This Vibrant Country Is One of the Fastest-Growing Crypto Nations
• Monero Implements Hard Fork, Including New ASIC-Resistant Mining Algorithm
• Swiss Stock Exchange SIX Lists Physically-Backed Bitcoin ETP

Bitcoin is up 0.5% at $8,543
XRP is up 1% at 26 cents
and Ethereum is up 1% at $184

Top gainers in the last 24 hours:
Enigma up 25%
Game Credits up 21%
Etherparty up 19%
and Dentacoin up 15%

Bitcoin Cash had a hard fork at the end of this week that resulted in a split of mining pool opinions as well.

A unit of the Ukrainian railways got caught red-handed diverting company electricity to mine bitcoin.

Revolut is talking to investors and looking to raise 500 million in new funding.

Binance has added the Turkish Lira in it’s direct fiat-to-crypto buying facility.

Facebook’s Libra testnet has deployed 34 projects and logged over 51,000 transactions.

Links:

• Ukrainian Railways Branch Caught Mining Crypto With State Power - CoinDesk
• Crypto-friendly investing app Revolut in talks to raise $500M for global expansion - The Block
• As Bitcoin Cash Hard Forks, Unknown Mining Pool Continues Old Chain - CoinDesk
• German Regulator Orders ‘KaratGold Coin’ Issuer to Cease Operations - CoinDesk
• Facebook's Libra testnet has logged over 51,000 transactions, deployed 34 projects - The Block
• Binance adds support for Turkish lira for direct crypto purchases - The Block

Bitcoin is up 1% at $8,750
XRP is up half a percent at 27 cents
and Ethereum is up 1% at $186

Top gainers in the last 24 hours:
Komodo up 26%
Grin up 25%
Hydro up 17% and
Dentacoin, up 15%

Binance and HTC are partnering up to release a special edition of the Exodus 1 that will support Binance Chain.

Bittrex is un-freezing assets for some affected customers.

The Royal Bank of Canada is exploring the possibility of launching a crypto trading platform.

The Swiss crypto bank SEBA is going live after a FINMA greenlight

Links:

• Bittrex Will Release Frozen Crypto to Former Users in Sanctioned Regimes - CoinDesk
• Canada’s biggest bank exploring to launch cryptocurrency trading platform - The Block
• Swiss crypto bank SEBA goes live after FINMA greenlight - The Block
• Binance and HTC to launch crypto smartphones that support Binance Chain - The Block

Bitcoin is down 1% at $8,710
XRP is down 2% at 27 cents
and Ethereum is down slightly at $186

Top gainers in the last 24 hours:
dentacoin, up 15%

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has completed the development of a blockchain based cross-border payments system.

The CEO of Stripe expressed that he’s skeptical about the future of crypto.

Binance has added support for the Euro on its direct fiat-to-crypto trading.

Sirin Labs founder and CEO Moshe Hogeg is looking to raise 2 million with a token listing on Bittrex global.

Links:

• MAS, JPMorgan Build Payments System With Inter-Blockchain Connectivity - CoinDesk
• Stripe CEO Patrick Collison ‘very skeptical’ about cryptocurrencies - The Block
• Binance adds support for euro, bringing the total to 5 currencies for its direct fiat-to-crypto trading facility - The Block
• Moshe Hogeg’s media venture BlockTV hoping to raise $2M via token listing on Bittrex - The Block

OKEx Launched Futures Contracts

SEC Grants Paxos No Action Relief

Binance Report: Proof of Stake Big

Links:

• OKEx Launches Crypto Futures Settled in Tether Stablecoin - CoinDesk
• Paxos Wins SEC 'No-Action' Letter to Settle Equities on a Blockchain - CoinDesk
• Binance Research: Ethereum’s Switch to Staking Will Transform Industry

Top gainers in the last 24 hours:
Dock up 19%
Dragonchain up 17%
Dentacoin, up 15%

Binance adds a second cryptocurrency to its decentralized affiliate Binance Chain.

The SEC has sued Telegram for the Grams offering.

The IRS will be asking tax payers if they own cryptocurrencies in a new 1040 tax form.

Ripple invested 750k into the wallet BRD.

Links:

• Binance Adds XRP-Pegged Token to Its Decentralized Exchange - CoinDesk
• The SEC sues Telegram, aims to stop distribution to US investors of Grams sold in $1.7B sale - The Block
• The IRS will ask taxpayers if they own cryptocurrencies in new 1040 tax form - The Block
• Ripple invests $750K in crypto wallet BRD to increase XRP usage - The Block

Bitcoin is down 5% at $7,990
XRP is down 3% at 24 cents
and Ethereum is down 2% at $165

Top gainers in the last 24 hours:
Eidoo up 37%
Dentacoin up 15%

The CEO of KIK, Ted Livingston is vowing to fight the SEC over the KIN crypto until "We don’t have a dollar left.”

The Unilever digital ad buying blockchain pilot program with IBM has produced positive results.

Binance is launching a staking platform.

Binance aided the UK police in their investigation of a 51 million pound fraud.

Medici Ventures has invested 2 million dollars into the blockchain based identity firm Evernym.

Links:

• Kik CEO vows to fight SEC over Kin crypto until 'we don't have a dollar left' - The Block
• Unilever's blockchain pilot program with IBM reportedly yields positive results - The Block
• Binance launches staking platform with 8 assets - The Block
• Binance says it helped UK police investigate a $51 million fraud - The Block
• Overstock's Venture Arm Invests $2 Million in Blockchain ID Firm - CoinDesk
• Unilever encouraged by blockchain ad-buying pilot

Japan Central Bank Governor Calls for Libra Regulation

Kik Closes

Binance Wins Accreditation for Security

Links:

• Japan's Central Bank Chief Calls for International Effort on Libra Regulation - CoinDesk
• Kik Messaging App to Shut Down Following SEC Lawsuit Against ICO - CoinDesk
• Binance Seals Accreditation From Global Security Standards Organization

Deutsche Bank Joins JPMorgan Blockchain Network

Binance Invests In Mars Finance

Marcus Tweets Libra PR

Links:

• Deutsche Bank Joins JPMorgan's Crypto Payments Network - CoinDesk
• Binance Makes Strategic Investment in Chinese Crypto Media Firm - CoinDesk
• Facebook's David Marcus Responds to Critics Over Libra 'Threat' - CoinDesk

France: No Libra in Europe, Period

Binance BUSD Trades Next Week

Santander Sells Both Sides of Bond on Public Blockchain

Links:

• France ‘Cannot Authorize’ Facebook’s Libra Development in Europe: Report
• Binance to List Its New Dollar-Backed BUSD Stablecoin Next Week - CoinDesk
• Santander Settles Both Sides of a $20 Million Bond Trade on Ethereum - CoinDesk

Binance Launching Dollar-Backed Stablecoin in US

Japan Grants Crypto Exchange License to LINE

Chinese CBDC Better Than Libra?

Links:

• Binance Launches Dollar-Backed Crypto Stablecoin With NYDFS Blessing - CoinDesk
• Japan Grants Crypto Exchange License to Messaging Giant LINE
• New Head of China's Digital Currency Says It Beats Facebook Libra on Tech Features - CoinDesk

Samsung Files Patent for Blockchain Drive

Binance Buys JEX

Bitcoin and Ether on ETF

Links:

• Samsung Files Patent for ‘Programmable Blockchain Solid State Drive’
• Binance Acquires Crypto Exchange JEX to Boost Derivatives Offerings - CoinDesk
• VanEck, SolidX to Offer Bitcoin ETF to Institutions via SEC Exemption: Report - CoinDesk

CoinFlex Raises Ten Million Dollars

Facebook Hires FS Vector

Binance Lending Starts Tomorrow

Links:

• Roger Ver–Backed CoinFlex Exchange Is Taking Aim at BitMEX - CoinDesk
• Facebook Hires Lobbying Firm to Ease Regulatory Pressure on Libra
• Binance Launches Crypto Lending With Up to 15% Annual Interest - CoinDesk

Silvergate to Loan Fiat Backed by Crypto

Binances Anounces Venus

Santander Connects Latin America to US With One Pay FX

Links:

• Silvergate Bank Eyes Crypto-Backed Loans for Institutions - CoinDesk
• Binance Reveals ‘Venus’ — Its Own Project to Rival Facebook’s Libra
• Santander to Connect Latin America to Ripple-Powered Remittance Service - CoinDesk
• Coinbase Reveals Password Glitch Affecting 3,500 Customers - CoinDesk

Bitcoin is up 1.5% at $10,334
XRP is up 2% at 26 cents
and Ethereum is up half a percent at $185

Top gainers in the last 24 hours:
Syscoin up 30%
PumaPay up 23%
and Dent up 23%

Crypto miniing hardware and softwaare company Coinmine has reported a 2.5 million seed round of financing.

A blockchain war-game called Fumblechain was introduced at the Black Hat InfoSecurity event.

Poloniex is removing 23 crypto trading pairs due to low volume.

Biance is opening Binance US sometime before November.

Australian tax office has distributed letters and will be fining pensioners and investors who have invested the majority of their retirement funds in cryptocurrencies.

Links:

• Warnings issued to Aussies betting 90% of retirement funds on crypto | Micky
• Binance to Launch U.S. Division Before November on Cheddar
• Poloniex exchange removing 23 crypto trading pairs, citing ‘low volume’ - The Block
• Meet FumbleChain, the Deliberately Flawed Blockchain - CoinDesk
• Crypto Miner Company CoinMine Scores $2.5 Million in Seed Round - CoinDesk

Crypto the Future as Fiat Debt Depresses Bond Yields?

Walmart Patent Application Reveals Blockchain Data Drone to Drone

Binance Jersey and Caspian Partner

Links:

• ‘Time for Plan ₿,’ Says VanEck Exec as Negative Yield Bonds Hit $15 Trillion
• Walmart Files Patent for Blockchain-Backed Drone Communication - CoinDesk
• The Block - Crypto simplified

Amazon Ads-On-Blockchain

Binance to Open London Office

Judge: Coinbase No Fraud

Links:

• Amazon Is Looking to Put Advertising Data on a Blockchain - CoinDesk
• Binance's CZ: Like It or Not, Facebook's Libra Coin Is Poised for Mass Adoption - CoinDesk
• Judge Rules Coinbase Did Not Commit Fraud in Bitcoin Cash Lawsuit

Bitcoin is up 1% at $9,504
XRP is up .5% at 31 cents
and Ethereum is down 1.7% at $209

Top gainers in the last 24 hours:
Byteball up 18%
Zclassic up 17%

The CEO of Huawei told several Italian media outlets that China should consider issuing cryptocurrencies and look to beat Facebook's Libra.

The FBI is reportedly looking into the 2017 Long Island Iced Tea corporation’s pivot to blockchain.

Binance’s charity arm has fallen short of its transparency goals.

Links:

• The FBI wants more information about Long Blockchain — Quartz
• Binance Exchange's Charity Falling Short of Transparency Goals - CoinDesk
• Huawei CEO thinks China has more power than Facebook when it comes to issuing cryptocurrencies - The Block