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• SEC embroiled in court cases; Hester Peirce says crypto firms shouldn't give up on US

  18-09-2023 23:36 via cointelegraph.com
  
  The commissioner said she had seen awareness and knowledge of digital assets grow in her five years at the SEC, but largely there was "more of the same" on enforcement actions.
  
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• Bitcoin’s Crypto Market Dominance Rises to 50% and It Could Go Higher, Say Analysts

  18-09-2023 23:32
  
  Hopes for a spot bitcoin ETF and the latest regulatory actions could prove a further catalyst.
  
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• Crypto Fund Flows: Millions Exit Bitcoin, But These Three Coins Hold Their Ground

  18-09-2023 23:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  Last week marked a significant trend as crypto funds, including those holding Bitcoin, faced significant outflows, amplifying investor concerns. While the market’s momentum has wavered for several crypto, a few resilient assets stood firm.
  Digital asset investment products witnessed a decline for the fifth straight week. Last week alone saw outflows amounting to $53.5 million, accumulating to nearly half a billion in aggregate outflows over the past nine weeks.Market Leaders – Bitcoi
  
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• Binance’s U.S. Exchange Bucks SEC’s Document Requests Amid Investigation

  18-09-2023 22:33
  
  The crypto exchange is fighting to avoid handing over certain documents to the regulator, arguing the SEC’s requests are “overbroad.”
  
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• Incoming Milestone Could Be Very Bullish For XRP Price, Here’s Why

  18-09-2023 22:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  Since Judge Analisa Torres’s ruling back in July that programmatic XRP sales do not qualify as securities, the token has been on an upward trajectory in terms of growth. This time around, the XRP Ledger is close to another enormous milestone, which could spell good news for the XRP price going forward.
  Accounts On XRP Ledger Near 5 Million Mark
  In an interesting turn of events, the number of accounts that are present on the XRP Ledger has been rising rapidly. This has seen the metric barre
  
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• Blockchain Capital closes funds totaling $580M for investments in crypto gaming, DeFi

  18-09-2023 21:58 via cointelegraph.com
  
  The funds include $380 million for early-stage investments and a $200 million dollar "opportunity fund."
  
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• Rep. Tom Emmer: Digital assets will be a ‘sleeper issue’ for 2024 elections

  18-09-2023 21:30 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Three candidates from both the Democratic and Republican parties have taken anti-CBDC positions as part of their 2024 presidential run.
  
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• Bitcoin investors are bullish on the US Fed’s $100B loss

  18-09-2023 21:30 via cointelegraph.com
  
  The debt ceiling is unlikely to hold as the government faces increased pressure from interest rate payments, a potential catalyst for Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies.
  
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• Chancer presale at the $2M mark as expectations of Fed’s rate pause boosts Bitcoin

  18-09-2023 21:22 via coinjournal.net
  
  Chancer has raised $1.99 million in a presale
  The presale could benefit from improved crypto sentiment as BTC recovers to $27K
  Chancer carries a more than 10x gain in the future.
  Chancer has raised over $1.99 million in a presale welcoming the first decentralised betting platform. With betting one of the fastest-growing sectors, the prospect of taking it to blockchain has excited investors. This comes when cryptocurrencies undergo consolidations following market turbulence. Bitcoin has reco
  
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• ‘Cryptoqueen’ Ruja Ignatova remains a fugitive. But her business partner is going to prison - CNN

  18-09-2023 21:11 via news.google.com
  ‘Cryptoqueen’ Ruja Ignatova remains a fugitive. But her business partner is going to prison  CNN
  
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• SEC accuses Binance of noncooperation, court unseals case documents: Law Decoded

  18-09-2023 21:05 via cointelegraph.com
  
  The legal struggle between the SEC and Binance.US continues, with the company hitting new lows in trading volume.
  
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• Citi Token Services will provide payments, liquidity to institutional customers

  18-09-2023 21:00 via cointelegraph.com
  
  The new blockchain-based service will use tokenized deposits for trading and liquidity services after two pilots.
  
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• Bitcoin Open Interest Rises By $1.8 Billion As BTC Breaks $27,000

  18-09-2023 21:00 via newsbtc.com
  Data shows the Bitcoin Open Interest has shot up by $1.8 billion as the cryptocurrency’s price has broken the $27,000 level.
  Bitcoin Open Interest Has Exploded During The Past Day
  The “Open Interest” indicator keeps track of the total amount of Bitcoin futures contracts currently open on all derivative exchange platforms.
  When the value of this metric rises, it means that the investors are opening up new positions on the market right now. Generally, the cryptocurrency becomes m
  
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• Binance vs SEC: Hearing in Washington, DC, over BAM motion to compel starts now

  18-09-2023 20:59 via cointelegraph.com
  
  The SEC claims Binance has been uncooperative despite the crypto exchange agreeing to a consent order on discovery in the regulator's case against it.
  
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• Binance v. SEC: Hearing in Washington, DC over BAM motion to compel starts now

  18-09-2023 20:59 via cointelegraph.com
  
  The SEC claims Binance has been uncooperative despite the crypto exchange agreeing to a consent order on discovery in the regulator’s case against it.
  
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• Bitcoin Gives Up $27K in Sharp Tumble as Crypto Liquidations Top $100M

  18-09-2023 20:57
  
  BTC price fell to $26,700 from $27,200 during Monday.
  
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• Citi just launched ‘tokenized deposits’ for institutional clients

  18-09-2023 20:50 via coinjournal.net
  
  Citi Token Services will help enable instant transfers globally.
  The new service will be accessible via its existing systems.
  Citi shares are down over 15% versus their year-to-date high.Citigroup Inc is in focus today after launching “tokenized deposits” for institutional clients.
  Tokenized deposits will help enable instant transfers
  Citi Token Services will change deposits into digital tokens to enable instant transfers even outside of business hours to anywhere in the world. Acco
  
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• Retool breach-related cryptocurrency hacks attributed to Google ... - SC Media

  18-09-2023 20:49 via news.google.com
  
  Retool breach-related cryptocurrency hacks attributed to Google ...  SC Media
  
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• Chainlink’s LINK Soars, Outperforming Other Crypto Majors

  18-09-2023 20:47
  
  The uptick comes as the company has secured a number of notable partnerships with traditional finance institutions.
  
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• What I Learned Managing a Crypto Fund for Five Years

  18-09-2023 20:42
  
  Jeff Dorman, chief investment officer at Arca, says crypto funds still need to find a balance between adopting professional Wall Street practices and taking advantage of crypto’s unique opportunities.
  
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• Bitbuy enters strategic partnership with Canadian crypto ATM firm Localcoin

  18-09-2023 20:30 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Localcoin ATM will also be expanding its range of cryptocurrency offerings and launching a wallet app.
  
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• End Of The Road? Why A Bitcoin Price Surge to $28,500 Could Lead To A Crash

  18-09-2023 20:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  The crypto market is finally seeing some green during today’s trading session, with the Bitcoin price rising above $27,000 for the first time since late August. Similar to that occasion, the cryptocurrency stands at a crossroads, but bulls should remain cautious, new data suggests.
  As of this writing, the Bitcoin price trades at $27,200 with a 3% profit in the last 24 hours. Over the previous week, the cryptocurrency experienced a 9% gain, with the rest of the top 10 by market cap displayi
  
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• Crypto fund outflows reach nearly half a billion over 9 weeks — CoinShares

  18-09-2023 19:57 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Crypto investment products have seen over $450 million in cumulative outflows over the past nine weeks.
  
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• Binance Is Supposedly Separate From Crypto Custodian Ceffu. The SEC Has Questions

  18-09-2023 19:47
  
  As regulators prepare to square off with one of the world’s biggest crypto exchanges in court, Ceffu has denied any ties to Binance or U.S. operations. The reality is murkier.
  
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• Price analysis 9/18: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, ADA, DOGE, TON, SOL

  18-09-2023 19:32 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Bitcoin and select altcoins are attempting to make a comeback as traders expect the Fed to hold rates steady during their meeting this week.
  
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• The Truth Behind Cuba’s Bitcoin Revolution: Video

  18-09-2023 19:30 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Cointelegraph’s latest documentary takes viewers to Cuba, the land of classic cars, communism, hyperinflation and Bitcoin.
  
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• SEC claims Ceffu wallet provider is 'Binance-related' in motion against BAM

  18-09-2023 19:13 via cointelegraph.com
  
  The securities regulator claims that "Ceffu" is a Binance entity and not merely a digital asset wallet provider.
  
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• Next Cryptocurrency to Explode Wall Street Memes Presale Ends in 7 Days, Launches on Top Exchanges in 9 Days - Yahoo Finance

  18-09-2023 19:05 via news.google.com
  Next Cryptocurrency to Explode Wall Street Memes Presale Ends in 7 Days, Launches on Top Exchanges in 9 Days  Yahoo Finance
  
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• This Bitcoin Metric Continues To Retest Bear-Bull Junction, Will A Break Happen?

  18-09-2023 19:00 via newsbtc.com
  On-chain data shows a Bitcoin indicator has continued to retest the bear-bull transition point recently, but is yet to obtain a break.
  Bitcoin Short-Term Holder SOPR Is Retesting The Break-Even Level
  As pointed out by an analyst in a CryptoQuant post, the short-term holders have continued to sell at a loss recently. The relevant indicator here is the “Spent Output Profit Ratio” (SOPR), which tells us whether the average investor in the Bitcoin market is selling at a profit or at a lo
  
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• What is Gala Games and how to buy GALA coin?

  18-09-2023 18:15 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Gala Games is a blockchain-based gaming platform enabling players to create, own, and trade in-game assets using cryptocurrencies.
  
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• SEC Rips Into Binance.US Over 'Shaky' Asset Custody, Asks Court to Order Inspection

  18-09-2023 18:04
  
  The regulator asked a U.S. court to reject Binance's "half-hearted" objections to its motion seeking depositions, an inspection and communication from the exchange.
  
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• Bitcoin tops $27k as Shiba Memu’s presales close in on the $3M mark

  18-09-2023 18:03 via coinjournal.net
  
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  Bitcoin has now crossed the $27k level after adding more than 2% to its value today.
  Shiba Memu’s presale is now closing in on the $3 million mark.
  The cryptocurrency market has been bullish today, with prices of most cryptocurrencies up by more than 2%. With the market in a bullish state in the last few days, Shiba Memu is also closing in on a new record as its presale now stands above $2.9 million.
  Bitcoin crosses the $27k mark
  Bitcoin, the world’s leading cryptocurrency by m
  
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• Coinbase’s BASE Shows Teeth As TVL Nears Solana

  18-09-2023 18:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  Ethereum-based Layer 2 network “Base” has put on an impressive performance yet again, with its Total Value Locked (TVL) coming close to one of the most notable blockchains.
  Coinbase’s BASE Has Outperformed Solana
  Coinbase’s layer 2 blockchain network, Base, has seen an upward trajectory movement since it was introduced to the public, outperforming some of the notable blockchains in the crypto market. The network is now drawing close to Solana in terms of TVL, indicating r
  
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• NYDFS Proposes Stricter Rules for Cryptocurrency Listings - Crypto Times

  18-09-2023 17:56 via news.google.com
  
  NYDFS Proposes Stricter Rules for Cryptocurrency Listings  Crypto Times
  
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• NYDFS calls for public feedback on proposed crypto regulatory guidance

  18-09-2023 17:49 via cointelegraph.com
  
  The proposals included stricter standards on risk assessments for crypto firms as well as a framework for designating token projects to the NYDFS' greenlist
  
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• Roughed-Up Bitcoin Miner Stocks Attempt Rally as BTC Retakes $27K

  18-09-2023 17:38
  
  Many in the sector are down 50% or more over the past two months.
  
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• Legal Aspects Of Cryptocurrency In Turkey - Fin Tech - Turkey - Mondaq News Alerts

  18-09-2023 17:37 via news.google.com
  
  Legal Aspects Of Cryptocurrency In Turkey - Fin Tech - Turkey  Mondaq News Alerts
  
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• Senator Warren’s Crypto Money Laundering Bill Builds Momentum as More Sign On

  18-09-2023 17:34
  
  U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) has enlisted more support from key lawmakers in a growing coalition pushing for a law to crack down on money-laundering and sanctions abuses in crypto, with new sponsorship from the top Democrats on the Senate Homeland Security and Judiciary committees.
  
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• Crypto VC Firm Blockchain Capital Raises $580M for 2 New Funds

  18-09-2023 17:00
  
  Most of the firm's limited partners are traditional institutional investors, including university endowments, private foundations, financial institutions, sovereign wealth funds and U.S. pension plans.
  
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• Decentralized finance needs alternatives to blockchain

  18-09-2023 16:54 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Critics often overlook the inconvenient fact that “decentralized” blockchains in fact depend on centralized points of failure that have the potential to corrupt entire ecosystems.
  
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• Why Is Bitcoin Price Up Today? BTC Climbs Above $27,000

  18-09-2023 16:45 via newsbtc.com
  
  The Bitcoin price is sustaining its bullish momentum from the previous day. Today, it surpassed the $27,000 threshold, a level not seen since August 31. Notably, BTC recorded its first green weekly closing candle in five weeks yesterday. As of press time, the Bitcoin price has reached an intra-day high of $27,267.
  Why Is Bitcoin Price Up Today?
  One major indicator that has captured analysts’ attention is the rapid increase in Open Interest. DaanCrypto, a noted figure in the crypto space, c
  
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• Microsoft Edge Gets Improved Cryptocurrency Web Wallet Feature - WinBuzzer

  18-09-2023 16:27 via news.google.com
  
  Microsoft Edge Gets Improved Cryptocurrency Web Wallet Feature  WinBuzzer
  
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• Stacks price spikes as BTC soars above $27k: Is it a buy now?

  18-09-2023 16:08 via coinjournal.net
  
  Stacks crypto price has jumped by over 11% from its lowest level last week.
  The coin jumped after Bitcoin soared above $27,000.
  Stacks price jumped by more than six percent on Monday as cryptocurrency recovery continued. The STX token rose to a high of $0.5023, the highest level since August 31st. It has risen by more than 13% from the lowest level this year.
  Bitcoin price spikes above $27k
  There was no Stacks-specific news that helped to push its token price higher. Therefore, this price action
  
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• New York Regulator Seeks Tougher Norms For Adding, De-Listing Crypto Coins

  18-09-2023 16:06
  
  Licensees in the state will have to set out technology, market and regulatory risks for listed cryptocurrencies under the state’s BitLicense regime
  
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• Solana Seeing Dark Clouds? Trader Predicts Steady Bottom Formation

  18-09-2023 16:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  Solana (SOL) has been making positive noise recently with a surge in its price. However, one crypto strategist known as Altcoin Sherpa on the social media platform X, believes that the euphoria may be short-lived. 
  Despite last week’s notable rally, Altcoin Sherpa argues that Solana is still trapped in a downtrend, casting doubts on the sustainability of its current momentum.
  Altcoin Sherpa points out a critical resistance level at approximately $19.50 that Solana must overcome to cha
  
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• BTC touches $27.3k as Chainlink leads crypto bounce

  18-09-2023 15:35 via coinjournal.net
  
  Bitcoin has broken above $26,300 for the first time since August 31.
  With the gains, LINK is up more than 15% in the past week and hit $6.81.Bitcoin is back above $27,300 for the first time since August 31, while Chainlink (LINK) is leading the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market cap as its price bounces to above $6.80. Elsewhere, top altcoin Ethereum has hit highs above $1,670 as the mega caps gain ahead of a likely pivotal week for sentiment across risk asset markets.
  Can Bitcoin price break hi
  
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• Bitcoin leads cryptocurrency surge ahead of Federal Reserve's ... - Investing.com

  18-09-2023 15:33 via news.google.com
  Bitcoin leads cryptocurrency surge ahead of Federal Reserve's ...  Investing.com
  
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• NFL Quarterback Trevor Lawrence and 2 YouTube Influencers Settle FTX Case

  18-09-2023 15:28
  
  Three celebrity promoters of the failed FTX cryptocurrency exchange have opted to settle a case which alleged they helped dupe investors.
  
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• Hong Kong Police Announce 6 Arrests in JPEX Probe

  18-09-2023 15:21
  
  SCMP reported that Hong Kong police had received 83 complaints about the platform, which was operating without a license.
  
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• What bear market? These crypto websites see traffic rising in 2023

  18-09-2023 15:20 via cointelegraph.com
  
  Crypto exchanges HTX (formerly Huobi) and OKX have seen their traffic surging 200% and 185% YTD, respectively.
  
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