Senators question DOJ for ‘unprecedented interpretation’ over Samourai Wallet and Tornado Cash
https://cryptobriefing.com/senators-question-crypto-transmitter-laws/
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Senators question DOJ for 'unprecedented interpretation' over Samourai Wallet and Tornado Cash
US senators Ron Wyden and Cynthia Lummis sent a letter to the DOJ questioning if services like Samourai Wallet meet the definition of money transmitters under current laws and guidance.
Nibiru COO highlights grants as a magnet for TradFi talent in crypto
https://cryptobriefing.com/crypto-talent-grants-nibiru/
https://cryptobriefing.com/crypto-talent-grants-nibiru/
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Nibiru COO highlights grants as a magnet for TradFi talent in crypto
Jonathan Chang, Nibiru's COO, discusses how their grant program attracts traditional finance professionals to the crypto industry and fosters Web3 innovation.
Biden blocks Chinese crypto miner’s land purchase near US base in Wyoming
https://cryptobriefing.com/biden-chinese-crypto-divestment/
https://cryptobriefing.com/biden-chinese-crypto-divestment/
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Biden blocks Chinese crypto miner's land purchase near US base in Wyoming
President Biden blocks a Chinese-backed crypto mining firm from owning land near a US military base due to national security risks.
Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs saw sharp outflows in Hong Kong market
https://cryptobriefing.com/hong-kong-etf-sharp-outflows/
https://cryptobriefing.com/hong-kong-etf-sharp-outflows/
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Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs saw sharp outflows in Hong Kong market
Hong Kong's Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs saw massive outflows on Monday, erasing previous gains following their trading debut.
Bitcoin exits post-halving dip, signals accumulation phase, suggests analyst
https://cryptobriefing.com/bitcoin-accumulation-phase-data/
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Bitcoin exits post-halving dip, signals accumulation phase, suggests analyst
Historical data suggests Bitcoin may have hit the bottom and entered an accumulation phase with support at $60,000.
Coinbase claims full recovery after system-wide outage
https://cryptobriefing.com/coinbase-system-outage-recovery-claims/
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Coinbase claims full recovery after system-wide outage
Coinbase faces a system-wide outage but ensures users that funds remain secure as its team investigates the issue.
Dutch court finds Tornado Cash dev Alexey Pertsev guilty of laundering $1.2B
https://cryptobriefing.com/alexey-pertsev-tornado-cash-guilty-ruling/
https://cryptobriefing.com/alexey-pertsev-tornado-cash-guilty-ruling/
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Dutch court finds Tornado Cash dev Alexey Pertsev guilty of laundering $1.2B
Dutch court convicts Tornado Cash developer Alexey Pertsev of laundering $1.2 billion, setting the stage for a significant impact on privacy in decentralized finance.
LayerZero CEO confirms 100,000 wallets self-report Sybil activity
https://cryptobriefing.com/layerzero-sybil-self-report/
https://cryptobriefing.com/layerzero-sybil-self-report/
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LayerZero CEO confirms 100,000 wallets self-report Sybil activity
Up to 100,000 wallets have confessed to participating in Sybil farming activities, according to LayerZero Labs CEO Bryan Pellegrino.
Zeta Markets secures $5 million for Solana DeFi expansion
https://cryptobriefing.com/zeta-markets-funding-solana/
https://cryptobriefing.com/zeta-markets-funding-solana/
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Zeta Markets secures $5 million for Solana DeFi expansion
Zeta Markets raises $5 million led by Electric Capital to build Solana's first DeFi Layer 2, enhancing DEX performance and security.
Deutsche Bank joins Singapore’s Project Guardian to advance asset tokenization
https://cryptobriefing.com/deutschebank-sg-project-guardian-interoperability/
https://cryptobriefing.com/deutschebank-sg-project-guardian-interoperability/
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Deutsche Bank joins Singapore's Project Guardian to advance asset tokenization
Deutsche Bank joins Singapore's Project Guardian to advance asset tokenization, collaborating with Memento Blockchain and Interop Labs to drive innovation in DeFi.
Wisconsin’s state holds $99 million of BlackRock Bitcoin ETF shares
https://cryptobriefing.com/swib-bitcoin-etf-investment/
https://cryptobriefing.com/swib-bitcoin-etf-investment/
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Wisconsin state holds $99 million in BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF shares
SWIB's significant $99M investment in the iShares Bitcoin ETF marks a notable move by the state board into crypto assets.
TRON DAO adds Google Cloud as a Super Representative Candidate on the TRON blockchain
https://cryptobriefing.com/tron-dao-google-cloud-super-representative-candidate-blockchain/
https://cryptobriefing.com/tron-dao-google-cloud-super-representative-candidate-blockchain/
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TRON DAO adds Google Cloud as a Super Representative Candidate on the TRON blockchain
TRON DAO welcomes Google Cloud as a Super Representative Candidate, a move to boost blockchain governance and developer experience.
GameStop Wif Hat meme coin skyrockets 47,000%, then plummets
https://cryptobriefing.com/meme-coin-surge-analysis/
https://cryptobriefing.com/meme-coin-surge-analysis/
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GameStop Wif Hat meme coin skyrockets 47,000%, then plummets
Explore the rapid rise and fall of Solana's GMEWIFHAT and RWIF meme coins, and the market predictions by influencer EllioTrades.
Pre-token markets can revolutionize interactions with financial instruments: Keyrock report
https://cryptobriefing.com/pre-token-market-insights/
https://cryptobriefing.com/pre-token-market-insights/
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Pre-token markets can revolutionize interactions with financial instruments: Keyrock report
Keyrock analysts dwelve into the pre-token trading platforms to understand their impact on post-TGE market trends and investor outcomes.
Bitcoin L2 protocol bridge Alex suffers $4.3M in losses after suspicious upgrades
https://cryptobriefing.com/alex-l2-protocol-bridge-drained/
https://cryptobriefing.com/alex-l2-protocol-bridge-drained/
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Bitcoin L2 protocol bridge Alex suffers $4.3M in losses after suspicious upgrades
The Alex bridge on BNB network was drained of $4.3M after a series of suspicious contract upgrades, reports CertiK.
Lido co-founders back EigenLayer rival Symbiotic — report
https://cryptobriefing.com/lido-cofounders-back-symbiotic/
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Lido co-founders back EigenLayer rival Symbiotic — report
Lido co-founders and Paradigm secretly fund Symbiotic, a new competitor to EigenLayer in the DeFi restaking space.
Vanguard set to appoint ex-BlackRock ETF chief as next CEO: WSJ
https://cryptobriefing.com/vanguard-ceo-ramji-appointment/
https://cryptobriefing.com/vanguard-ceo-ramji-appointment/
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Vanguard set to appoint ex-BlackRock ETF chief as next CEO: WSJ
Salim Ramji set to be Vanguard's new CEO, igniting talks on the company's crypto policy with his prior Bitcoin ETF experience at BlackRock.
El Salvador mines nearly 474 Bitcoin using volcanic geothermal power
https://cryptobriefing.com/el-salvador-volcano-bitcoin-mining/
https://cryptobriefing.com/el-salvador-volcano-bitcoin-mining/
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El Salvador mines nearly 474 Bitcoin using volcanic geothermal power
El Salvador's volcano-powered mining adds nearly 474 Bitcoin to its holdings. The country now holds around $354 million in Bitcoin.
Robinhood Crypto launches Solana staking with 5% APY for EU users
https://cryptobriefing.com/robinhood-solana-staking-europe/
https://cryptobriefing.com/robinhood-solana-staking-europe/
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Robinhood Crypto launches Solana staking with 5% APY for EU users
Robinhood’s European crypto branch launched Solana staking, offering roughly 5% APY at launch, slightly below Coinbase.
TRON DAO at Cornell Blockchain Conference
https://cryptobriefing.com/tron-dao-cornell-blockchain-conference/
https://cryptobriefing.com/tron-dao-cornell-blockchain-conference/
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TRON DAO at Cornell Blockchain Conference
Through DeFi panel discussions with industry leaders, TRON DAO cemented its role in fostering education and the future of decentralization.
BlackRock, Fidelity, Bitwise Bitcoin ETF draw $205M from New York’s Pine Ridge Advisers
https://cryptobriefing.com/pine-ridge-bitcoin-etf-investment/
https://cryptobriefing.com/pine-ridge-bitcoin-etf-investment/
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BlackRock, Fidelity, Bitwise Bitcoin ETF draw $205M from New York's Pine Ridge Advisers
New York-based RIA Pine Ridge Advisers holds $205 million in BlackRock IBIT, Fidelity FBTC, and Bitwise BITB, according to a new filing.