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• Bitcoin Jumps Past $25.7K After BlackRock iShares ETF Filing

  15-06-2023 23:45
  
  The largest cryptocurrency rose more than 1.3% in the hour after the announcement.
  
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• Fed, SEC investigate Goldman Sachs over Silicon Valley Bank's securities portfolio: Report

  15-06-2023 23:43 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Both regulatory bodies are inquiring into the activities of Goldman Sachs during its unsuccessful capital raise preceding the downfall of Silicon Valley Bank.
  
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• Sotheby’s auctions off Dmitri Cherniak’s ‘The Goose’ NFT from 3AC collection for $6.2M

  15-06-2023 23:40 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Su Zhu and Kyle Davies originally purchased ‘The Goose’ digital artwork in August 2021 for roughly $5.8 million in Ether.
  
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• Sotheby's auctions off Dmitri Cerniak's 'The Goose' NFT from 3AC collection for $6.2M

  15-06-2023 23:40 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Su Zhu and Kyle Davies originally purchased 'The Goose' digital artwork in August 2021 for roughly $5.8 million in Ether.
  
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• Bitcoin climbs as BlackRock files for ETF backed by the cryptocurrency - Morningstar

  15-06-2023 23:40 via news.google.com
  
  Bitcoin climbs as BlackRock files for ETF backed by the cryptocurrency  Morningstar
  
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• Bitcoin climbs as BlackRock files for ETF backed by the cryptocurrency - MarketWatch

  15-06-2023 23:40 via news.google.com
  Bitcoin climbs as BlackRock files for ETF backed by the cryptocurrency  MarketWatch
  
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• Sotheby's Second 3AC NFT Sale Nets $10.9M, With 'The Goose' Alone Netting $6.2M

  15-06-2023 23:27
  
  Ringers #879, a seminal NFT artwork often referred to as "The Goose," far outpaced estimates and sold for $tk.
  
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• BlackRock's iShares Files Paperwork for Spot Bitcoin ETF

  15-06-2023 23:24
  
  The SEC has rejected numerous attempts by other fund companies to launch a spot bitcoin ETF.
  
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• BNB Chain's Perpetual Platform MEKE to Make Foray into Cryptocurrency Derivative Market - Yahoo Finance

  15-06-2023 23:00 via news.google.com
  BNB Chain's Perpetual Platform MEKE to Make Foray into Cryptocurrency Derivative Market  Yahoo Finance
  
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• Dmitri Cherniak's 'The Goose' NFT Sells at Sotheby's Auction for $6.2M

  15-06-2023 22:59
  
  The NFT was purchased by 3AC co-founders Su Zhu and Kyle Davies in August 2021 for about 1,800 ETH – worth roughly $5.8 million at the time.
  
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• Bitcoin Regains Ground to Reach $25.2K, but Investors Remain Jittery About U.S. Economy, Monetary Policy

  15-06-2023 22:50
  
  Tether’s USDT stablecoin loses its $1 peg, while other major cryptos spend their day in red territory.
  
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• Dmitri Cherniak's 'The Goose' NFT Sells at Sotheby's Auction for $5.4M

  15-06-2023 22:26
  
  The NFT was purchased by 3AC co-founders Su Zhu and Kyle Davies in August 2021 for about 1,800 ETH – worth roughly $5.8 million at the time.
  
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• MakerDAO Hikes DAI Savings Rate, Ousts Paxos Dollar, Curbs Gemini Dollar in Reserve

  15-06-2023 22:24
  
  The move could redefine baseline interest rates in the DeFi space, spurring higher stablecoin lending rates and making leverage more expensive, one analyst noted.
  
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• 3AC liquidators file motion to hold Kyle Davies in contempt

  15-06-2023 22:22 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Civil sanctions against 3AC co-founder Kyle Davies include an award of attorneys’ fees and a $10,000 daily fine until he is in compliance with a subpoena.
  
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• Judge will consider whether to try Sam Bankman-Fried separately for superseding charges: Report

  15-06-2023 22:07 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Prosecutors said they were prepared to try SBF on his original 8-count indictment starting in October, with the remaining 5 charges to be decided by Judge Lewis Kaplan.
  
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• Bitcoin Holders Show No Panic Loss Selling, What Does It Mean?

  15-06-2023 22:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  On-chain data shows that Bitcoin investors aren’t participating in any significant amounts of loss selling right now. Here’s what it may mean.
  Bitcoin Entity-Adjusted Realized Loss Has Remained Low Recently
  According to data from the on-chain analytics firm Glassnode, coins transacted recently were mostly acquired close to the current spot price. The relevant indicator here is the “entity-adjusted realized loss,” which measures the total loss investors realize through the
  
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• Crypto Lobbyists Ask SEC for Info on Prometheum, The Mysterious 'Regulated' Crypto Firm

  15-06-2023 21:55
  
  The “regulated crypto exchange” backed Gary Gensler’s viewpoint in front of Congress. But are they for real?
  
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• Will Allowing Users to Earn Digital Assets Drive Wider Cryptocurrency Adoption? - Finance Magnates

  15-06-2023 21:52 via news.google.com
  Will Allowing Users to Earn Digital Assets Drive Wider Cryptocurrency Adoption?  Finance Magnates
  
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• Mick Mulvaney-Linked Astra Protocol Faces Investor Backlash Over ‘Severely Deficient Communication’

  15-06-2023 21:42
  
  Astra Protocol, provider of Web3 compliance solutions, previously had a dispute with investor Republic Crypto over an alleged token sale.
  
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• Crypto Lender Abra Has Been Insolvent for Months, State Regulators Say

  15-06-2023 21:33
  Crypto lender Abra has been insolvent since at least March 31, 2023, state securities regulators alleged on Thursday.
  
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• EU regulator will launch MiCA consultation starting in July

  15-06-2023 21:30 via cointelegraph.com
  
  The MiCA framework suggested a roughly 18-month timeline to fully take effect, with regulators and lawmakers seeming to go through proposals aimed at ensuring a smooth implementation.
  
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• Why Monero Stands Tall Amidst Cryptocurrency Volatility - Captain Altcoin

  15-06-2023 21:10 via news.google.com
  
  Why Monero Stands Tall Amidst Cryptocurrency Volatility  Captain Altcoin
  
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• Binance.U.S. Cuts Staff After SEC Suit, Citing ‘Very Costly Litigation Process’

  15-06-2023 21:08
  
  Binance cuts staff.
  
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• Do Kwon heading into extradition custody in Montenegro after receiving bail: Report

  15-06-2023 20:56 via cointelegraph.com
  
  The Terra Labs co-founder will be held for up to six months while the Montenegrin court considers South Korea’s extradition request.
  
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• EigenLayer’s Restaking Smart Contracts Reach Max Limit on Same Day as Mainnet Launch, Pulling in $16M

  15-06-2023 20:40
  
  Notable depositors into EigenLayer’s pools include one address that deployed the U.S.-sanctioned Tornado Cash money mixing tool and another address associated with Hassan Bassiri, former vice president of portfolio management at crypto hedge fund Arca, per Nansen.
  
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• Coinbase may be losing retail crypto traders to Robinhood: Mizuho

  15-06-2023 20:39 via coinjournal.net
  
  Mizuho analyst says Coinbase may be losing share in retail crypto trading.
  Dan Dolev continues to see downside in the crypto exchange to $27 a share.
  Coinbase stock is currently down 35% versus its year-to-date high in March.Coinbase Global Inc remains at the risk of having its stock price cut in half, says Dan Dolev. He’s a Senior Analyst at Mizuho.
  Coinbase stock could crash to $27
  Dolev maintained his “underperform” rating on the crypto exchange today. His $27 price objecti
  
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• Curve’s (CRV) price hits a 1-year low amid looming liquidation threat

  15-06-2023 20:38 via cointelegraph.com
  
  A risky loan in AAVE and the resulting liquidation threat for CRV have pushed the governance token to a 1-year low, but there is a chance for a powerful short-squeeze.
  
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• Hinman documents in Ripple case raise questions about SEC's motives

  15-06-2023 20:30 via cointelegraph.com
  
  According to crypto lawyer Fred Rispoli, the Hinman documents depict an agency prioritizing expanding its jurisdiction over fulfilling its core responsibility of safeguarding U.S. investors.
  
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• Jack Dorsey-Backed Bitcoin Wallet Bitkey To Integrate With Coinbase and Cash App

  15-06-2023 20:29
  
  Public beta testing will begin in a few weeks according to parent company Block.
  
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• GamCare Calls For Crypto Trading Self-Exclusion: Will GamStop Take Actions?

  15-06-2023 20:24 via coinjournal.net
  
  GamCare is the leading provider of information, advice, support, and free referrals to prevent and resolve gambling problems in the UK. To the surprise of many, recently, GamCare equated crypto trading with gambling activities and stressed the necessity of self-exclusion for traders. The reason for this is the appearance of the first signs similar to gambling addiction, which has negative consequences.
  Cryptocurrency Trading and Gambling: Similarities According To GamCare
  The crypto market
  
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• Ripple, SEC Seem to Agree About Not Taking Hinman Speech Seriously

  15-06-2023 20:16
  
  Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seem to be on the same page about the documents known as the Hinman Emails: The former official’s past remarks shouldn’t govern current policy.
  
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• Ripple partners with Colombia’s central bank to explore blockchain technology

  15-06-2023 20:00 via cointelegraph.com
  
  The pilot program will run through 2023 with the intent of demonstrating blockchain utility to the general public.
  
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• Bitcoin Headed for Another Crash? Over $100 Billion in Liquidations Suggests Trouble Ahead

  15-06-2023 20:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  Bitcoin (BTC), the largest cryptocurrency in the market, was expected to continue its bull run after consolidating its gains. However, on June 14th, just before its daily close, Bitcoin suffered a 3% decline, dropping below $25,000 and reaching as low as $24,700, a price level not seen since mid-March.
  In light of these developments and the mounting regulatory pressure from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on the nascent industry, many are starting to believe that the recent bull
  
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• Buying Bitcoin is preferable to BTC mining in most circumstances — Analysis

  15-06-2023 19:26 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Data suggests that investors are better off buying spot Bitcoin then attempting to mine it, unless the market is in a mega bull run.
  
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• Dubai's VARA approves OKX 'preparatory' license as part of exchange's expansion plans

  15-06-2023 19:00 via cointelegraph.com
  
  The middle eastern arm of the exchange said it had opened an office in the Dubai World Trade Center and planned to increase its staff to 30 people.
  
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• BlackRock Inches Closer To Launching Bitcoin ETF: Potential Impact On BTC Price

  15-06-2023 19:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  Financial circles are buzzing with the news that BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, is considering applying for a Bitcoin Exchange Traded Fund (ETF). This development signifies a substantial move by one of the most influential financial institutions into the world of cryptocurrencies.
  The anticipation is growing amid revelations that BlackRock plans to use Coinbase Custody for the ETF, alongside the crypto exchange’s spot market data for pricing. This alliance represents a
  
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• A West Texas lab’s mission to make cryptocurrency mining sustainable - Freethink

  15-06-2023 19:00 via news.google.com
  
  A West Texas lab’s mission to make cryptocurrency mining sustainable  Freethink
  
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• Blk DNM Introduces Intelligence Into Clothing With Blockchain, In First Use Of ‘Connected Fashion’

  15-06-2023 18:59 via coinjournal.net
  
  Stockholm, Sweden, June 15th, 2023, Chainwire
  BLK DNM bridging the Physical and Virtual Worlds of Fashion through Blockchain Innovation
  Swedish-American fashion brand BLK DNM today unveils the first-ever example of connected fashion (garments that exist both physically and virtually, each aspect ‘twinned’ via technology) with the launch of BLK DNM Society and integration of blockchain-powered hardware and software into its products.
  BLK DNM Society, built on tech designed by blockcha
  
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• The Future is Here: 3nm ASIC Technology in Cryptocurrency Miners - GlobeNewswire

  15-06-2023 18:56 via news.google.com
  
  The Future is Here: 3nm ASIC Technology in Cryptocurrency Miners  GlobeNewswire
  
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• Ripple verdict could spark a new bull market — Or more malaise

  15-06-2023 18:47 via cointelegraph.com
  
  SEC v. Ripple is a landmark legal battle that is going to shape how courts treat cryptocurrencies — and a ruling is due soon.
  
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• Following Second Arrest, Trump NFT Project Says 'NOW' Is Time to Claim Prizes

  15-06-2023 18:46
  
  Two days after Donald Trump became the first U.S. president to be charged with a federal crime, his NFT project, Trump Digital Collectible Cards, let people know that it was not letting his second arrest stop them from awarding prizes associated with the project.
  
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• Ransomware Hackers and Scammers Utilizing Cloud Mining to Launder Cryptocurrency - The Hacker News

  15-06-2023 18:20 via news.google.com
  
  Ransomware Hackers and Scammers Utilizing Cloud Mining to Launder Cryptocurrency  The Hacker News
  
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• Consumer Alert: Watch Out for Cryptocurrency Recovery Scams - NC DOJ

  15-06-2023 18:19 via news.google.com
  
  Consumer Alert: Watch Out for Cryptocurrency Recovery Scams  NC DOJ
  
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• Bittrex withdrawals set to resume after bankruptcy court gives green light

  15-06-2023 18:17 via cointelegraph.com
  
  The court left the issue of the subordinacy of government claims open; Bittrex received multimillion-dollar credits from FinCEN and OFAC.
  
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• XRP Exhibits Bearish Chart Pattern – Where Could The Price Head Next?

  15-06-2023 18:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  In the past 48 hours, the price of XRP has experienced notable volatility, dropping below $0.50. The crypto market is closely focused on XRP due to a recent favorable development in the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) vs. Ripple lawsuit.
  The emergence of the Hinman documents has sparked inquiries into the actions of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Although XRP witnessed positive price action earlier this year, the altcoin has faced challenges due to ongoing market volatility. Th
  
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• Unveiling the Uniswap Foundation's Bridge Report: Winners and Losers

  15-06-2023 18:00
  
  Wormhole and Axelar take top honors after a months-long assessment process aimed at addressing concerns with Uniswap’s previous bridge selection practices.
  
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• Coinbase redeems $65M in convertible notes at 29% discount

  15-06-2023 17:55 via cointelegraph.com
  
  The cryptocurrency exchange estimates it will only need $45.5 million in cash to redeem the instruments.
  
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• 3 Bitcoin price metrics showing 'insane' similarities to 2020 breakout

  15-06-2023 17:52 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Bitcoin remains bullish — and arguably more so than ever — depending on which BTC price metrics are used to assess it.
  
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• New York bans CoinEx exchange, seizes $1.7M in crypto assets

  15-06-2023 17:34 via cointelegraph.com
  
  CoinEx was shut down for failing to register as a broker-dealer and for "falsely representing itself as a crypto exchange," the NYAG said.
  
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• Crypto Trading Volumes Drop in Q2 to Yearly Lows

  15-06-2023 17:32
  
  Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, lost the most market share of trading volume in the second quarter of this year.
  
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