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15 Feb 2023 19:16

Abu Dhabi Starts $2B Initiative to Back Web3 Startups
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2023/02/15/abu-dhabi-starts-2b-initiative-to-back-web3-startups/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

The Hub71 + Digital Assets ecosystem will also back companies focusing on blockchain technologies.

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15 Feb 2023 19:12

Blockchain Security Firm Ironblocks Raises $7M From Collider Ventures, Disruptive AI and Others
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2023/02/15/blockchain-security-firm-ironblocks-raises-7m-from-collider-ventures-disruptive-ai-and-others/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

The fundraise follows a record year of crypto losses to hackers.

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15 Feb 2023 16:56

Why You Should Consider The Switch To A Non-Custodial Bitcoin Wallet
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/culture/use-a-non-custodial-bitcoin-wallet

New Bitcoiners may have trouble deciding how best to secure their assets but the pros of non-custodial storage are worth considering.

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15 Feb 2023 16:07

EU Now Accepting Applications for its Blockchain Regulatory Sandbox
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2023/02/15/eu-now-accepting-applications-for-its-blockchain-regulatory-sandbox/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

The sandbox is open to "companies from all industry sectors" and public entities, with priority given to more mature projects.

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15 Feb 2023 14:26

Coinbase: Ether Selling Pressure Should Be Fairly Limited Around the Shanghai Fork Upgrade
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2023/02/15/coinbase-ether-selling-pressure-should-be-fairly-limited-around-the-shanghai-fork-upgrade/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

The amount of potential selling pressure around Ethereum’s planned upgrade has been complicated by Kraken’s decision to wind down its U.S. staking business, the report said.

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15 Feb 2023 12:22

Nomura’s Crypto Arm Invests in Institutional Hybrid DeFi Protocol Infiniti Exchange
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2023/02/15/nomuras-crypto-arm-invests-in-institutional-hybrid-defi-protocol-infiniti-exchange/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

The investment showcases a growing trend of merging DeFi infrastructure and TradFi solutions to enable tokenizing traditional assets and to create blockchain-based markets for institutional investors.

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15 Feb 2023 10:05

NFT Marketplace Blur's Token Reaches $500M Trading Volume After Airdrop
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2023/02/15/nft-marketplace-blurs-token-reaches-500m-trading-volume-after-airdrop/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

BLUR prices jumped to as much as $5 before falling 85% on Wednesday morning, price trackers show.

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15 Feb 2023 06:50

Canine Crypto Coins Jump After Elon Musk Sends DOGE-Themed Tweet
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2023/02/15/canine-crypto-coins-jump-after-elon-musk-sends-doge-themed-tweet/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

Doge, Floki and SHIB are up, while BONK is flat after Musk declares his dog Floki is an amazing CEO of Twitter and “better than that other guy.”

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15 Feb 2023 04:17

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Holds Steady on CPI Data. Are Investors Undecided?
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2023/02/15/first-mover-asia-bitcoin-holds-steady-on-cpi-data-are-investors-undecided/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

ALSO: Unspent transaction output, individual units of bitcoin that are locked in transactions on the blockchain, are rising. Here's why the trend is significant. Bitcoin Ticks Upward.

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15 Feb 2023 04:13

Binance and Huobi Freeze $1.4M in Crypto Tied to Harmony Bridge Theft
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2023/02/15/binance-and-huobi-freeze-14m-in-crypto-tied-to-harmony-bridge-theft/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

Tracing firm Elliptic said it followed the money through Tornado Cash.

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15 Feb 2023 02:11

Fewer Than Half of New Ethereum Blocks Over the Past 24 Hours Are OFAC Compliant
https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2023/02/14/fewer-than-half-of-new-ethereum-blocks-over-the-past-24-hours-are-ofac-compliant/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

For the first time since October, fewer than 50% of blocks added to the Ethereum blockchain over a 24-hour period are OFAC compliant, partially thanks to more non-censoring options that make up a larger share of the blockspace market.

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15 Feb 2023 00:36

Coinkite’s New Bitcoin Hardware Wallet Looks Like BlackBerry, Takes AAA Batteries
https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2023/02/14/coinkites-new-bitcoin-hardware-wallet-looks-like-blackberry-takes-aaa-batteries/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

The new Coldcard Q1 model aims to blend security and convenience – with a physical QWERTY keyboard recalling the look of a 2000's-style waffle phone. It relies on a flashlight and LED scanner to read QR codes – instead of using a camera, which can be an attack vector.

Bitcoin channel

15 Feb 2023 00:35

Bitcoin Dips After US Inflation Comes in Slightly Hot
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2023/02/14/bitcoin-dips-after-inflation-comes-in-slightly-hot/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

The report suggests the Fed TKTK

Bitcoin channel

14 Feb 2023 22:26

Binance CEO Distances Himself From BUSD Stablecoin as Regulators Act
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2023/02/14/binance-ceo-distances-himself-from-busd-stablecoin-as-regulators-act/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

CZ said Binance will continue working with other stablecoin issuers, and noted he’s skeptical about claims Circle raised alarm bells with regulators.

Bitcoin channel

14 Feb 2023 22:24

Morgan Stanley: Falling Stablecoin Issuance Is Negative Sign for Crypto Trading
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2023/02/14/morgan-stanley-falling-stablecoin-issuance-is-negative-sign-for-crypto-trading/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

U.S. regulatory efforts are likely to focus on stablecoin regulation, the report said.

Bitcoin channel

15 Feb 2023 19:14

FTX Seeks to Reclaim $400 Million From a JPMorgan Account: New York Times
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2023/02/15/ftx-seek-to-reclaim-400-million-from-a-jpmorgan-account-new-york-times/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

The funds, invested in a hedge fund called Modulo, were converted into cash and are sitting in an interest-bearing account.

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15 Feb 2023 19:10

El Salvador Plans to Open 'Bitcoin Embassy' in Texas
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2023/02/15/el-salvador-plans-to-open-bitcoin-embassy-in-texas/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

The Central American country wishes to open a bitcoin embassy in "new ally" Texas, Mayorga said on Twitter, to aid "expansion of commercial and economic exchange projects."

Bitcoin channel

15 Feb 2023 16:08

Crypto Wallet Messaging Application Push Protocol Expands to BNB Chain
https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2023/02/15/crypto-wallet-messaging-application-push-protocol-expands-to-bnb-chain/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

The move to BNB Chain could attract more users to Push, its founder said.

Bitcoin channel

15 Feb 2023 14:28

EU Banks Told By Regulator to Apply Bitcoin Caps Even Before They Become Law
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2023/02/15/eu-banks-told-by-regulator-to-apply-bitcoin-caps-even-before-they-become-law/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

The European Central Bank, which supervises big euro area lenders, said crypto should be treated as a risky asset.

Bitcoin channel

15 Feb 2023 14:25

Australian Crypto Exchange Digital Surge Set to Come Back Online After Stakeholders Sign Recovery Plan
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2023/02/15/australian-crypto-exchange-digital-surge-set-to-come-back-online-after-stakeholders-sign-recovery-plan/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

Australian cryptocurrency exchange Digital Surge is set to come back online after stakeholders signed the recovery plan on Wednesday.

Bitcoin channel

15 Feb 2023 10:06

Celsius Debtors Release Sale Plan, Choose NovaWulf as Plan Sponsor
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2023/02/15/celsius-debtors-release-sale-plan-choose-novawulf-as-plan-sponsor/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

Debtors of bankrupt crypto lender Celsius Network have chosen the NovaWulf sale plan for reorganization as it "provides the best method to distribute the Debtors’ liquid crypto assets and maximize the value of the Debtors’ illiquid assets."

Bitcoin channel

15 Feb 2023 10:03

Crypto Trading Platform Talos Announces Tie-Up With Payment Services Provider BCB Group
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2023/02/15/crypto-trading-platform-talos-announces-tie-up-with-payment-services-provider-bcb-group/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

Clients of the two firms will have access to comprehensive trade lifecycle services.

Bitcoin channel

15 Feb 2023 06:49

DBS Says Bitcoin Trading up 80% in 2022 on DDex Exchange
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2023/02/15/dbs-says-bitcoin-trading-up-80-in-2022-on-ddex-exchange/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

DBS’ crypto exchange, which is not open to retail traders, currently allows for bitcoin, ether, XRP, bitcoin cash, DOT, and ADA trading.

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15 Feb 2023 04:16

South Korea’s Crypto Firms Will Have to Self-Regulate Under New Guidance
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2023/02/15/south-koreas-crypto-firms-will-have-to-self-regulate-under-new-guidance/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

Crypto firms will conduct their own self-assessments before regulators step in, a lawyer in South Korea told CoinDesk.

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15 Feb 2023 02:12

Bitcoin’s UTXOs Are Close to All-Time High; Here’s Why It Matters
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2023/02/14/bitcoins-utxos-are-close-to-an-all-time-high-heres-why-it-matters/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

The Bitcoin network is getting more active with increasing block sizes, transactions, and overall UTXO counts.

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15 Feb 2023 01:03

El Salvador To Open A Bitcoin Embassy In Texas
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/el-salvador-bitcoin-news/el-salvador-to-open-bitcoin-embassy-in-texas

A new link between the Central American nation and Texas has been borne out of Bitcoin.

Bitcoin channel

15 Feb 2023 00:36

SEC to Make It Harder for Hedge Funds to Work With Crypto Firms: Bloomberg
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2023/02/14/sec-to-make-it-harder-for-hedge-funds-to-work-with-crypto-firms-bloomberg/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

The rule change would make it harder for crypto firms to become "qualified custodians," according to the report.

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14 Feb 2023 22:27

Ken Griffin's Citadel Securities Discloses 5.5% Stake in Crypto Bank Silvergate
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2023/02/14/ken-griffins-citadel-discloses-55-silvergate-stake/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

An SEC filing shows the stake, which doesn’t necessarily represent a new investment strategy.

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14 Feb 2023 22:25

Why Bitcoin Miners Need to Take Ethereum Seriously
https://www.coindesk.com/consensus-magazine/2023/02/14/why-bitcoin-miners-need-to-take-ethereum-seriously/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

Far from competitive projects, Bitcoin and Ethereum can work harmoniously together, says Sam Tabar, of Bit Digital.

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14 Feb 2023 22:23

Digital Asset Infrastructure Provider Taurus Raises $65M From Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2023/02/14/digital-asset-infrastructure-provider-taurus-raises-65m-from-credit-suisse-deutsche-bank/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

The Swiss firm plans to use the funds to make new hires and expand into across Europe and the UAE.