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• OKX exchange exiting Nigeria due to regulatory concerns

  17-07-2024 23:49 via cointelegraph.com
  Though the announcement came as a surprise to many users, OKX has been winding down features in the Nigerian market for months.
  
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• SEC approves Grayscale, Proshares spot Ethereum ETFs for trading on NYSE Arca

  17-07-2024 23:48 via cointelegraph.com
  The issuers must still await final regulatory signoff on S-1 filings before listing the funds.
  
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• North Tonawanda approves cryptocurrency mining moratorium - WGRZ.com

  17-07-2024 23:46 via news.google.com
  
  North Tonawanda approves cryptocurrency mining moratorium  WGRZ.com
  
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• Analysts forecast $200K+ Bitcoin price after BTC’s bullish momentum returns

  17-07-2024 23:30 via cointelegraph.com
  Bitcoin’s decisive move above $65,000 and miners' return to deep profitability could lead to BTC hitting $220,000.
  
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• XRP Skyrockets 40% As Speculation Of Ripple-SEC Settlement Gains Momentum

  17-07-2024 22:57 via newsbtc.com
  
  XRP, at the center of a high-stakes legal battle with significant implications for the industry, has taken the lead in the recent surge in crypto prices amid growing speculation that Ripple, the blockchain payments company behind XRP, may be close to a settlement with US regulators.
  Ripple-SEC Legal Dispute Continues
  Over the past week, XRP has experienced a substantial rally of over 40%, reaching a current trading price of $0.6161. This marks the highest level XRP has reached since April, while
  
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• State Street eyes blockchain leap with stablecoin, deposit token: Report

  17-07-2024 22:41 via cointelegraph.com
  The global asset manager may be on its way to the forefront of settlement technology.
  
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• Blockchain identity platform Fractal ID suffers data breach

  17-07-2024 22:35 via cointelegraph.com
  Fractal ID gave notice that an attacker had gained access to an operator’s account, leading to the leak of a small percentage of users’ personal data.
  
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• Price analysis 7/17: BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, DOGE, TON, ADA, AVAX, SHIB

  17-07-2024 22:30 via cointelegraph.com
  Strong inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs suggest that the sentiment has turned positive, and traders are buying aggressively.
  
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• Judge reduces Ethereum dev’s prison sentence by 7 months

  17-07-2024 22:25 via cointelegraph.com
  Virgil Griffith could be eligible for release as early as January 2025 after pleading guilty to violating US sanctions on North Korea.
  
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• How to Choose the Safest Cryptocurrency Exchange Tailored to Your Needs - CoinCodex

  17-07-2024 22:18 via news.google.com
  How to Choose the Safest Cryptocurrency Exchange Tailored to Your Needs  CoinCodex
  
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• Mark Cuban speculates Bitcoin may become a global reserve asset

  17-07-2024 22:00 via cointelegraph.com
  The entrepreneur and investor has a net worth of $5.4 billion as of 2024 and is no stranger to the world of digital assets.
  
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• $174 In Sight: Analyst Projects Major Surge For Solana (SOL)

  17-07-2024 22:00 via newsbtc.com
  A favorable breakthrough for Solana is happening very soon. At least, this is what the crystal ball of Ali Martinez tells him.
  The crypto specialist has come to the conclusion that Solana (SOL) is expected to see significant gains. Based on his latest examination of his chart’s 12-hour pattern, Martinez discovered a typical “W” pattern, which is a well-known sign of a bullish reversal that indicates that the price of SOL is likely to surge in the near future.Two obvious troughs
  
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• Silicon Valley Using Trump For A Bitcoin Pump Play? Mark Cuban Weighs In

  17-07-2024 21:47 via newsbtc.com
  
  As the 2024 presidential race heats up, a new debate has emerged regarding Silicon Valley’s recent support for former President Donald Trump’s comeback bid for the White House. According to billionaire investor Mark Cuban, this support may have less to do with Trump’s pro-crypto regulatory stance and more with a calculated play to “pump” the Bitcoin price. 
  Cuban Sparks Debate On Trump, Silicon Valley, And Bitcoin
  In a series of social media posts on Wednesday,
  
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• Menlo Ventures launches $100M AI startup accelerator with Anthropic

  17-07-2024 21:42 via cointelegraph.com
  Dek: The partnership comes as Menlo Ventures continues to build out its AI portfolio.
  
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• BRICS Issues Major Cryptocurrency Warning - Watcher Guru

  17-07-2024 21:33 via news.google.com
  
  BRICS Issues Major Cryptocurrency Warning  Watcher Guru
  
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• First ETP for Near Protocol’s NEAR token unveiled on Sweden’s Spotlight Stock Market

  17-07-2024 21:24 via coinjournal.net
  
  Valour’s NEAR ETP will be available on Sweden’s Spotlight Stock Market.
  Valour currently operates one of the largest Solana ETPs.
  The crypto fund issuer also operates Bitcoin, Ether, and Internet Computer ETPs.Crypto fund issuer Valour today announced the launch of an exchange-traded product (ETP) for Near Protocol’s native token, NEAR.
  This groundbreaking ETP will be available on Sweden’s Spotlight Stock Market, offering retail and institutional investors the oppor
  
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• Why We Chose Sui Over Solana for Our DePIN

  17-07-2024 21:14
  
  When Chirp – a DePIN for telecoms – was choosing a blockchain, the obvious option was Solana. But it decided to go with Sui instead. CEO Tim Kravchunovsky explains why.
  
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• Pudgy Penguin to debut on Pixelverse, Square Enix backs Soccerverse: Nifty Newsletter

  17-07-2024 21:00 via cointelegraph.com
  Pixelverse integrates a Pudgy Penguin character into its game to join characters like Doge and Mew.
  
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• TradFi Giant State Street Mulls Creating Stablecoin, Tokenized Deposits: Bloomberg

  17-07-2024 20:59
  
  Traditional financial heavyweights are getting increasingly involved in tokenization efforts, putting financial assets on blockchain rails for operational benefits.
  
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• 21Shares Ether ETF to waive fees for up to 6 months as issuers prep for listings

  17-07-2024 20:58 via cointelegraph.com
  21Shares joins other Ethereum exchange-traded fund issuers that are slashing fees to woo investors.
  
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• 21Shares Ether ETF to waive fees for up to 6 months

  17-07-2024 20:58 via cointelegraph.com
  21Shares joins other Ethereum exchange-traded fund issuers that are slashing fees to woo investors.
  
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• Louisiana Embraces the Crypto Wave: The Rise of Cryptocurrency Popularity in the Bayou State - 97.3 The Dawg

  17-07-2024 20:56 via news.google.com
  
  Louisiana Embraces the Crypto Wave: The Rise of Cryptocurrency Popularity in the Bayou State  97.3 The Dawg
  
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• Cryptocurrency Price Movements Today: Bitcoin Briefly Breaks Through $65,000 - Investopedia

  17-07-2024 20:55 via news.google.com
  
  Cryptocurrency Price Movements Today: Bitcoin Briefly Breaks Through $65,000  Investopedia
  
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• Vitalik Buterin warns of politicians claiming to be ‘pro-crypto’

  17-07-2024 20:54 via cointelegraph.com
  The Ethereum co-founder said he had observed the Russian government espousing crypto while acting as an authoritarian regime.
  
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• Bitcoin sale nets German government $2.8B

  17-07-2024 20:31 via cointelegraph.com
  The Dresden Public Prosecutor’s Office has confirmed the emergency sale of 49,858 Bitcoin between June 19 and July 12, 2024, in connection with the Movie2k investigation.
  
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• PEPE Explosion Imminent: Analyst Predicts Price Will Rocket To $0.00004128 ATH

  17-07-2024 20:30 via newsbtc.com
  
  The PEPE price has remained strong coming out of the crypto market crash, rebounding more than 40% in a single day. This bullishness has fed the narrative for the meme coin, which is touted to be the next big thing on Ethereum. However, the question remains whether the PEPE price will continue to rise from here if it has reached its peak for this cycle.
  PEPE Price Still Bullish From Here
  Despite being down around 30% from its May 27 all-time high of $0.00001718, the PEPE price is still showing b
  
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• The Protocol: Polymarket Feeds Political Junkies, With Nate Silver

  17-07-2024 20:13
  
  In this week's issue of CoinDesk's blockchain tech newsletter, we look at the "alternative news source" that Polymarket's prediction-betting site has become.
  
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• Protocol Village: IoTeX 'DePIN Infrastructure Modules' to Reduce Development Time

  17-07-2024 19:40
  
  The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of July 18-24.
  
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• Bitcoin miner Cipher receives takeover offer, considers sale: Report

  17-07-2024 19:35 via cointelegraph.com
  Cipher's initial public offering (IPO) was in 2021. Its current market cap is more than $2 billion.
  
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• Bitcoin Dips Below $64K as U.S. Equity Selloff Stalls Crypto Rebound

  17-07-2024 19:28
  
  A stock market correction is the biggest risk for the crypto market, but a renewed downturn would be a buying opportunity, an LMAX Group strategist said.
  
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• Without High Switching Costs, Telecom Looks Vulnerable to DeWi

  17-07-2024 19:18
  
  High switching costs and long-term contracts have previously made telcos impossible to compete against. Key changes in market structure today are allowing challengers with unique crowdsourced supply to challenge them, says EV3’s Mahesh Ramakrishnan.
  
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• Philanthropy's Blockchain Uptake Is Slow, But Future Is Bright

  17-07-2024 19:08
  
  Adoption by non-profits, or the lack of it, is a good test of product simplicity and reliability, says Paul Brody, head of blockchain at EY.
  
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• StarkWare verifies first zero-knowledge proof on Bitcoin

  17-07-2024 19:00 via cointelegraph.com
  StarkWare’s milestone opens the door for ZK-based layer-2 solutions, enhancing Bitcoin’s scalability and global payment capabilities.
  
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• Pro-XRP Lawyer Debunks Ripple-SEC Settlement Rumor For Tomorrow

  17-07-2024 19:00 via newsbtc.com
  A rumor claiming a potential settlement between Ripple and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) scheduled for a closed meeting on July 18 has been debunked by former SEC regional director and pro-XRP lawyer, Marc Fagel. According to Fagel, the likelihood of a settlement being discussed in this particular meeting is highly improbable, despite the community’s hopeful speculations.
  Ripple-SEC Settlement Is Highly Unlikely
  The rumor was initially fueled by Brett Hill, an ambassador
  
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• Bitcoin's 'OP_CAT' Possibilities Teased in StarkWare Test Project

  17-07-2024 19:00
  
  StarkWare used its new STARK verifier on the Signet network, a testing environment for Bitcoin, in a proof-on-concept project designed to demonstrate what the oldest blockchain might be capable of were the pending "OP_CAT" technical proposal to get adopted.
  
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• Crypto Custody Firm Copper Receives Key License in Hong Kong as it Expands in Asia Pacific

  17-07-2024 18:51
  
  The license permits the holder to provide trust and corporate services in the region.
  
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• King Charles lays out Labour govt plan for UK, with crypto unmentioned

  17-07-2024 18:32 via cointelegraph.com
  During the State Opening of Parliament in May 2022, the UK government led by Conservatives introduced two bills concerning cryptocurrencies.
  
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• Trump weighing Bitcoin hater Jamie Dimon for US Treasury

  17-07-2024 18:12 via cointelegraph.com
  The former president could reveal more details at the Bitcoin Conference in Nashville from July 25 thru 27.
  
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• Insights into the price fluctuations of the cryptocurrency ethereum - St. Louis Post-Dispatch

  17-07-2024 18:02 via news.google.com
  
  Insights into the price fluctuations of the cryptocurrency ethereum  St. Louis Post-Dispatch
  
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• Grayscale launches new decentralized AI fund

  17-07-2024 18:02 via cointelegraph.com
  The fund is available only for accredited investors. Its basket includes native tokens from Bittensor, Filecoin, Livepeer, Near, and Render.
  
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• Financial Building-Blocks: Structured Products and Blockchain

  17-07-2024 18:00
  
  From significant cost reductions to enhanced composability, and improved accessibility, Christine Cai, Co-Founder of Cicada Partners, and Alexander Szul, CEO of Rome Blockchain Labs, argue the technology can revolutionize the way structured products are issued, managed and distributed.
  
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• Polymarket Hires Nate Silver After Taking in $265M of Bets on U.S. Election: Report

  17-07-2024 17:52
  
  As the U.S. presidential election enters its final stretch, crypto-based prediction market platform Polymarket is striking while the iron is hot by hiring popular statistician and writer Nate Silver as an adviser.
  
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• Blockchain Friendly Roberta Metsola Reelected as EU Parliament President

  17-07-2024 17:45
  
  In 2018, as a member of the European Parliament for Malta, she called for regulation on crypto and blockchain when needed, without stifling innovation.
  
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• Bitcoin Summer 2024: What to Expect

  17-07-2024 17:35
  
  BTC is currently flat, caught in a plateau between narratives. What factors could wake the bull again? Alexander Blume, CEO of Two Prime, looks ahead.
  
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• Top Trader Exposes Worldcoin Market Manipulation Ahead Of Insider Unlocks

  17-07-2024 17:30 via newsbtc.com
  
  The cryptocurrency Worldcoin (WLD) has seen a dramatic price increase, surging 75% over the past five days, with a significant 38% increase in the last 24 hours. According to DeFi^2 (@DefiSquared), the number one ranked trader on Bybit and a top 10 wallet on DeBank, this price movement is not merely speculative but indicative of potential market manipulation, timed with upcoming insider unlocks.
  The Worldcoin Cash Grab
  In a post shared via X, the top trader DeFi^2 has brought to light concerning
  
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• Valour launches first ETP for NEAR Protocol’s native token

  17-07-2024 17:16 via cointelegraph.com
  The exchange-traded product will be available on Sweden's Spotlight Stock Market.
  
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• Nansen partners with Aptos for dashboard after chain users 2x in 6 months

  17-07-2024 17:00 via cointelegraph.com
  Aptos is among the firms aiming to ease Web3 onboarding, along with industry giants like Coinbase and MetaMask.
  
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• Nansen partners with Aptos for dashboard after Aptos users double in six months

  17-07-2024 17:00 via cointelegraph.com
  Aptos is among the firms aiming to ease Web3 onboarding, along with industry giants like Coinbase and MetaMask.
  
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• Core Scientific Upgraded to Buy From Neutral to Reflect HPC Expansion: B Riley

  17-07-2024 16:52
  
  The bitcoin miner will be a future leader in HPC hosting due to the lucrative deals it has signed with CoreWeave and management’s deep experience in operating enterprise data centers, the report said.
  
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• Democrats Have Made a 'Horrific Mistake' on Crypto, Says SkyBridge Capital’s Anthony Scaramucci

  17-07-2024 16:33
  
  The former White House Communications Director under President Trump spoke in an exclusive interview with CoinDesk’s Jennifer Senasi.
  
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