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2022-08-23 08:22:33 Main crypto digest for this hour


FDIC issues cease-and-desist letters to FTX US, other crypto firms over deposit insurance.

Former OpenSea employee accused of insider trading files motion to dismiss indictment.

Voyager creditors oppose $1.9M employee retention proposal.

Seven large traditional brokerages in South Korea have started laying the groundwork for their own crypto exchanges in the first half of next year.

FTX US among 5 companies cited by FDIC for ‘false, misleading’ claims to consumers.

Ethereum privacy platform Aztec responds to FTX 'freezing' user accounts.

Interest Protocol partners with Chainlink Labs to bring more security to DeFi lending.

A hacker stole crypto funds from customers making deposits at General Bytes Bitcoin ATM machines.
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2022-08-20 07:17:22 Main crypto digest for this hour


Former WeWork CEO Neumann to launch digital wallet that stores crypto.

Gnosis Safe confirms SAFE token airdrop to more than 21,000 users.

Self-custody solution Safeheron raises $7 million, partners with MetaMask.

Hodlnaut facing police proceedings, cuts 80% of staff.

Gemini announced the launch of Gemini Staking that allows users to stake crypto assets on its exchange.

Two of Ukraine’s largest tech retailers now accept bitcoin.

South African financial institutions will now be allowed to deal with funds linked to digital assets.

Latest Tether disclosures show $28.9 billion in US Treasury bills.

Nearly $55M worth of Bored Ape, CryptoPunks NFTs risk liquidation amid debt crisis.
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2022-08-19 08:14:46 Main crypto digest for this hour.

eToro to acquire fintech trading Gatsby in US expansion plan.

Kaszek Ventures eyes more Latam digital assets after Bitso, Nubank.

Paradigm leads $20 million round for Fractional as it rebrands to Tessera.

Federal Reserve governor pumps the brakes on US CBDC in favor of FedNow.

Sky Mavis’ Ronin sidechain expands to 17 validators to boost security.

Stablecoin Tether hires BDO Italia for monthly proof-of-reserve reports.

GitPOAP raises $4 million to bring Github contributions on-chain.

HUSD stablecoin loses US dollar peg, drops to $0.90 as liquidity shrinks.

Authorities in South Korea are cracking down on 16 crypto exchanges allegedly operating in the country without registration.
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2022-08-18 08:26:43 Main crypto digest for this hour


Bitcoin miner Stronghold sells mining machines to slash $67.4M in debt.

IRS to serve summons to crypto dealer SFOX looking for possible tax evaders.

Web3 investment firm CoinFund launches $300 million fund.

Digital Currency Group registers to lobby for the first time.

Former Bakkt COO Adam White joins Blackstone as senior advisor.

Snackclub gaming DAO is raising funds at a $100 million valuation.

Senator claims the FDIC is stonewalling banks that try to work with crypto.

Crypto-adaptive BankProv inks deal with Republic to offer escrow accounts.

Ripple has been added to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing private companies in America.

Digital asset exchange Crypto. com has been given the green-light for “certain cryptoasset activities” in the United Kingdom.
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2022-08-16 08:21:15 Main crypto digest for this hour


Binance Executive Says Retail Investors Flocking to Bitcoin and Crypto Amid Rampant Inflation.

Crypto exchange Gate. io has been granted a virtual asset custodial services license in Hong Kong.

Binance holds the most amount of Bitcoin on exchanges after roles have reversed with Coinbase.

Indian authorities freeze $46 million worth of Vauld's assets. Vauld says it disagrees with asset freeze order by Indian authorities.

Tornado Cash DAO votes to take partial control over treasury funds.

Polkadot-based stablecoin aUSD depegs after Acala Network breach.

The EU is on the verge of creating a new AML regulator that will oversee crypto.

Binance gets approval from Kazakhstan´s financial regulator.
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2022-08-13 07:28:08 Main crypto digest for this hour


Core Scientific beats on revenue, posts net loss in second quarter.

Gitcoin has announced that it is building the Gitcoin Passport, your citizenship pass in the decentralized internet.

Brazilian payment app PicPay launches crypto exchange with Paxos.

Netherlands arrests suspected developer of sanctioned crypto-mixing service Tornado Cash.

Indian authorities freeze nearly $46m in assets of crypto lender Vauld.

Huobi co-founder reportedly looks to sell majority stake valued at over $1B.

Russia plans to roll out digital ruble across all banks in 2024.

MakerDAO founder plans to sell $3.5b USDC backing for Ethereum, risks DAI depeg.

Lightning Network app Strike touts new Visa card.
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2022-08-12 08:26:18 Main crypto digest for this hour


Ethereum spikes 12% following completion of Goerli testnet

dYdX confirms blocking user accounts tied to Tornado Cash.

Ripple Labs interested in bankrupt crypto lender Celsius' assets.

BlackRock has launched a spot bitcoin private trust.

Ethereum Merge scheduled for September 15/16, ETH’s price skyrockets.

Tornado Cash hit by 79% decline in deposits as users rush for the exit.

Bitcoin miner Hut 8 reports $69 million second-quarter net loss.

Asian web3 accelerator LongHash Ventures announces new $100 million fund.
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2022-08-11 08:20:28 Main crypto digest for this hour


RISC Zero raises $12 million to build a blockchain using zero-knowledge proofs.

Tiger Global joins $12 million funding round for gamer infrastructure startup Lysto.

NFT media management platform Pinata raises $21.5 million in combined seed and Series A funding.

CreatorDAO raises $20 million from investors including a16z, Paris Hilton and The Chainsmokers.

DeFi wallet startup Unstoppable Finance raises €12.5 million.

BitDAO to fund AfricaDAO with $20 million for web3 adoption in Africa.

Solana wallet provider Phantom says its systems were uncompromised in $4 million hack.

Layer 1 blockchain Injective raises $40 million round led by Jump Crypto.

Crypto exchange Hotbit suspends trading and withdrawals amid criminal investigation into former employee
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2022-08-10 08:22:08 Main crypto digest for this hour


OpenSea backs NFT minting platform Fair. xyz in $4.5 million round.

MetaverseGo raises $4.2 million to ease onboarding for blockchain-based games.

BitMex's Greg Dwyer changes plea to guilty in criminal proceedings.

Bit Digital mined 111% more bitcoin in July over June.

Blockchain analytics platform Merkle Science raises $19m to take on bridge exploits.

Crypto analytics platform Messari plots raise at $300 million valuation.

Reddit is integrating with FTX, allowing users to pay gas fees for the platform’s token using Fiat.

Nerdystar announced a $5.8 million seed round to produce blockchain games based on Line Games’ web2 brands.

Crypto exchange Nuri, previously called Bitwala, files for insolvency in Germany.

Iran makes first import order using cryptocurrency
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