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Hong Kong CSOP Bitcoin Futures ETF Marks Record Trading Volume and Net Inflow Amid Recent Rally
24.10.2023
Hong Kong's CSOP Bitcoin Futures ETF has experienced a surge in trading volume and net inflow amidst the recent Bitcoin (BTC) rally.
On October 24, the ETF recorded a trading volume of HK$175.87 million, accompanied by net inflows of HK$138 million, marking the highest trading volume and...
Egypt Becomes First MENA Country to Issue Chinese Yuan-Denominated Bonds
24.10.2023
Eygpt has reportedly become the first Middle East North Africa (MENA) region country to issue so-called “panda bonds” after it issued Chinese yuan denominated bonds worth $479 million. Issuing panda bonds marks another step in Egypt’s attempts to move away from costly dollar...
On the Road to Yuan Internalization: Petrochina Completes First Digital Yuan Settlement
24.10.2023
Petrochina, the largest Asian oil and gas producer, has completed a settlement using the Chinese central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital yuan. The operation, which involved a purchase of 1 million crude barrels through the Shanghai Oil and Gas Trading Center platform, marks the first time...
Blockchain Publishing Company LBRY Announces Shutdown Following Court Judgment and Debts
21.10.2023
Facing a judgment from the federal government and encumbered with significant debts, LBRY Inc., the blockchain-based publishing company, has signaled its intent to terminate operations. This announcement, shared via a blog post hosted on Odysee, arrives in the aftermath of a contentious legal...
LBank Labs Demo Day Marks a Notable Collaboration in Web3 In Partnership With Collab+Currency and Blockchain Builders Fund
20.10.2023
PRESS RELEASE. On October 19, 20, and 23, the blockchain community converged for LBank Labs’ Demo Day, a collaborative effort with Collab+Currency and the Blockchain Builders Fund. The event garnered significant attention, with over 200+ registrants and a turnout of more than 150+ attendees...
Coinbase Trading Volume Plunges 52% to $76 Billion, Marks Lowest Quarter After Public Listing
12.10.2023
Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange by volume in the United States, recorded a significant decline in spot trading volumes as the crypto bear season drags on.
On Oct 11 Bloomberg reported that the low figures posted by the popular exchange in the last quarter could be its lowest in...
Crypto Products Record $78 Million Inflows, Marks Highest Point Since July: Report
9.10.2023
The digital asset market notches major growth as products see inflows totaling $78 million, its highest week since July.
A new CoinShares market report shows significant growth in the market this week following an increase in investor appetite for crypto products across several jurisdictions.
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Organya: The Next Evolution in Web3 Gaming Is Launching October 18th
6.10.2023
PRESS RELEASE. The Royal Spanish Football Federation has partnered with RealFevr for the imminent launch of “Organya: The Interplanetary Football Strategy Game” on October 18th, 2023. Organya marks a monumental leap forward in the future of gaming, as it’s the first game of its kind...
Silk Road founder marks 10 years into his double life sentence in prison
2.10.2023
Ross Ulbricht the founder of the first “modern darknet market” has reached the 10-year mark of his double life sentence in prison after having his laptop seized by the FBI in 2013
September 2023 Marks Record-High Crypto Exploits with $329 Million Stolen: Report
2.10.2023
On September 30, CertiK confirmed that a total of approximately $332 million had been lost to various exploits, hacks, and scams throughout September....
Read More: September 2023 Marks Record-High Crypto Exploits with $329 Million Stolen: Report
Revisiting Konami’s Messy, Misguided Saw Games On The Eve Of Saw X
28.9.2023
I’m seeing Saw X tonight. The ever-wearier death game horror movie franchise has been toying with soft reboots since 2017’s Jigsaw and 2021’s Chris Rock-led Spiral, but neither really got the series back off the ground. Saw X is a prequel injected between the 2004 original and its 2005 sequel,...
Wirex and Polygon CDK Join Forces to Revolutionize Digital Payments With W-Pay
12.9.2023
PRESS RELEASE. Wirex, a major player in crypto payments with over 6 million users, has chosen to partner with Polygon CDK (Chain Development Kit) to create a new App Chain focused on payments, named W-Pay. This move marks a significant development in the world of cryptocurrency payments....
Decentralized Exchange Sushi Ventures Beyond Ethereum by Expanding to Aptos
12.9.2023
The decentralized crypto exchange Sushi is expanding to the Aptos blockchain. The team noted that the move marks Sushi’s first expansion onto a non-EVM blockchain. From Ethereum to Aptos Sushi is a decentralized exchange (dex) and automated market maker (AMM) built on the Ethereum blockchain....
SEC Greenlights Nasdaq’s First AI-Powered Order Type
9.9.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved a new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered order type for Nasdaq’s stock exchange. This marks the first AI order type approved for an exchange. Nasdaq says the latest technology aims to improve efficiency and performance on...
Report: Former FTX Co-Chief Ryan Salame Contemplates Guilty Plea
7.9.2023
According to insiders who reached out to Bloomberg, there are intriguing developments surrounding Ryan Salame, the former co-chief executive of FTX Digital Markets. The buzz is that he is gearing up to admit guilt in response to criminal charges. This marks a significant shift from his earlier...
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Dips 2.65%; Network Clocks Modest Uptick in Hash Price
6.9.2023
On Tuesday, September 5, 2023, Bitcoin’s mining difficulty experienced a 2.65% dip at block height 806,400, offering a slight reprieve for miners. This marks the first decline since July 26, when a 2.94% slide was recorded at block height 802,368. Bitcoin Miners See Relief With 2.65%...
NFT Sales Slide for Third Consecutive Week Amid Crypto Downturn
2.9.2023
Sales of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have taken another hit, declining over 10% from the previous week, with transactions totaling $85,046,840 since Saturday, August 26, 2023. This marks the third consecutive week of falling NFT sales, reflecting the broader crypto economy’s downturn and...
SEC Charges Impact Theory in First NFT-Related Lawsuit Over Unregistered Token Sales
28.8.2023
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Los Angeles-based media company Impact Theory with offering and selling unregistered securities in the form of crypto asset tokens. Notably, this marks the SEC’s first lawsuit targeting an NFT offering. SEC Sues Impact Theory Over $30M...
Awakening of a Bitcoin Giant: $30 Million in BTC Moved From Dormant Wallets After 6-Year Slumber
28.8.2023
In 2023, multiple dormant bitcoin transactions caught the public’s attention and made headlines. Sunday night marks another significant event after a ‘sleeping bitcoin’ whale from 2017 stirred, spending an impressive 1,177.89 BTC — worth more than $30 million —...
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