Moonrock Times | Daily & Breaking Crypto News

2022-08-27 09:56:10 Market development (24h):

Total Market Cap: $1.01 tn (-5.9%)
Volume: $91.9 bn (+42.0%)

BTC: $20,165 (-5.9%) ETH: $1,497 (-9.9%)

Latest news:

Crypto slumps to lowest level in over a month after Powell affirms hawkish monetary policy.
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US-based crypto ATM provider Bitcoin Depot will go public in the US by early 2023.
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The head of Microsoft’s Xbox is bullish on the metaverse.
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2022-08-26 09:18:07 Market development (24h):

Total Market Cap: $1.08 tn (-0.5%)
Volume: $64.7 bn (-19.0%)

BTC: $21,423 (-0.7%) ETH: $1,662 (-1.1%)

Latest news:

Japan will review corporate tax rules for crypto companies from 2023.
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Abu Dhabi is considering launching a blockchain and crypto-asset strategy.
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NFT marketplace volumes have continued to decline in August.
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Binance signed an MoU with Busan in South Korea to help the city develop its blockchain ecosystem.
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Polygon founder launches a $50 million early-stage Web3 fund.
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2022-08-25 09:11:15 Market development (24h):

Total Market Cap: $1.08 (+1.0%)
Volume: $79.9 bn (+13.9%)

BTC: $21,571 (+0.7%)
ETH: $1,679 (+2.4%)

Latest news:

According to the Ethereum Foundation, the first step to kick off the „Merge“ will begin Sept. 6th with the Bellatrix upgrade.
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Ontario Securities Commission is warning investors that KuCoin is unregistered in Ontario.
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Beijing municipal government reveals a two-year metaverse innovation plan.
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NFT project SudoRare goes dark with ~$820k in user funds.
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Tether sticks to decision not to freeze Tornado cash addresses.
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2022-08-24 11:23:05 Market development (24h):

Total Market Cap: $1.07 tn (+1,0%)
Volume: $70.06 bn (-23,6%)

BTC: $21,354 (-0,24%)
ETH: $1,632 (+1,37%)

Latest news:

Samsung, among others, to launch crypto exchanges in 2023.
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Wall Street giant DTCC launches private blockchain platform to settle trades more quickly.
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NFT lender BendDAO begins vote to change protocol amid liquidity crisis.
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Paypal adds to list of crypto heavy hitters on the TRUST network.
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Coinbase faces class action for crashing during volatility, listing securities.
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2022-08-23 09:58:29 Market development (24h):

Total Market Cap: $1.05 tn (-1,6%)
Volume: $89.35 bn (+35,6%)

BTC: $21,060 (-1,3%) ETH: $1,575 (-0,58%)

Latest news:

Top talent from traditional finance is shifting to crypto.
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Entertainment blockchain company MetaSolare announces new project for MusicFi, AnimeFi and GameFi.
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How can web3 be protected against vulnerabilities.
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BendDAO contract drained overnight with 15 ETH left to pay lenders.
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Invesco launches metaverse fund: Citywire.
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2022-08-22 10:13:27 Market development (24h):

Total Market Cap: $1.06 tn (+0,8%)
Volume: $68.4 bn (-25,6%)

BTC: $21,368 (+1,1%) ETH: $1,586 (+0,9%)

Latest news:

Australia to map crypto tokens as part of regulatory ramp-up.
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7 of 10 largest corporate blockchain investors target payments.
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Ripple hosts Japanese mayor to boost web3 adoption.
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Hodlnaut reports $193 million financial shortfall as it seeks court protection.
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Ethereum ICO-era whale address transfers 145,000 ETH weeks before the Merge.
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2022-08-21 13:07:42 Weekly Recap:

Is the SEC about to ban crypto?
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Do Kwon breaks silence.
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Google invests $1.5B into blockchain companies and they’re not alone.
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Google invested $1.5B into blockchain companies, did it really?
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Ethereum Foundation Makes It Clear The Merge Will Not Improve Fees and Throughput.
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Crypto lender Hodlnaut faces Singapore police actions and staggering job cuts.
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2022-08-20 10:03:31 Market development (24h):

Total Market Cap: $1.06 tn (-5,6%)
Volume: $104.5 bn (+33,6%)

BTC: $21,288 (-3,5%) ETH: $1,649 (-6,3%)

Latest news:

Ethereum developers are all set up for the Merge.
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Ontario crypto exchanges impose $30K CAD annual limit on alt coin buys.
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Mercado Libre broadens crypto offerings ins Brazil.
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Crypto lender Hodlnaut faces Singapore police actions and staggering job cuts.
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Gnosis Safe confirms SAFE token airdrop to more than 21,000 users.
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2022-08-19 09:19:36 Market development (24h):

Total Market Cap: $1.13 tn (-3,2%)
Volume: $65.7 bn (-4,78%)

BTC: $22,817 (-2,7%) ETH: $1,815 (-2,0%)

Latest news:

Chainalysis midyear report shows scams are down, but hacks are up.
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Catheon Gaming and Polygon announce preferred blockchain gaming partnership.
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Celsius CEO 'took control' of trading strategy in January and clashed with staff.
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Google invested $1.5B into blockchain companies, did it really?
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Ethereum Foundation makes it clear the Merge will not improve fees and throughput.
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2022-08-18 10:06:43 Market development (24h):

Total Market Cap: $1.12 tn (-4,42%)
Volume: $68.2 bn (-14,91%)

BTC: $23,386 (-4,12%) ETH: $1,841 (-5,55%)

Latest news:

LVMH integrates blockchain technology into luxury fashion.
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Google invests $1.5B into blockchain companies and they’re not alone.
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Celsius approved to access mined bitcoin to meet operational expenses.
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Amid a NFT market rout, a gold Bored Ape sells for $1.5M.
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Colombia to prevent tax evasion with national digital currency.
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