Prominent artists including Imogen Heap and deadmau5 join KOR Protocol in shaking up the music industry, using blockchain to challenge streaming giants and put power back in artists' hands.

US President Joe Biden has expressed his appreciation to Nigerian President Bola Tinubu for securing the release of Binance's compliance officer Tigran Gambaryan from prison.

TL;DR Superstate announces an update for its USTB fund, focused on U.S. government securities, introducing a “continuous pricing” system. This innovation allows USTB holders to earn interest instantly, eliminating traditional settlement delays. The company plans future enhancements, such as “atomic minting” and redemptions on Ethereum, which promises to increase efficiency in DeFi integration.

In a bold and strategic move, Crypto.com has announced the acquisition of an SEC-registered broker-dealer and member of FINRA and SIPC, Watchdog Capital, LLC. This acquisition will enable Crypto.com's new subsidiary to offer equities and equity options, among other things, to eligible traders in the U.S. The acquisition is set to significantly enhance Crypto.

In a strategic move to expand its presence in traditional finance, Crypto.com has acquired Watchdog Capital, LLC, a U.S.-based, broker-dealer registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. This acquisition positions Crypto.com to offer equities and equity options to eligible U.

Earlier this week, Jimmy Patronis said in a letter that Florida should direct "a portion of state retirement system monies into cryptocurrency."

Riot Platforms CEO Jason Les revealed substantial interest from “blue-chip” companies looking to partner with the Bitcoin miner on AI and high-performance computing (HPC) initiatives. Speaking during the Oct. 30 earnings call, Les explained that the company has received numerous inbound offers to secure large-scale power capacity.

On Halloween night in 2008, Satoshi Nakamoto unveiled the Bitcoin white paper, marking a seismic shift in the world of finance and technology.

The integration will slash costs for running computationally heavy proofs on World Chain, which uses ZK tech for its identity solution.

Giancarlo Giorgetti said cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin presented a “very high level of risk,” highlighting the need for additional taxes.

Tokens promoted by the influencer saw profits for the involved wallets, leading to questions about insider trading practices.

The US government has converted the remainder of its Aragon (ANT) holdings seized from Alameda, recouping $518,000 in Ethereum (ETH).

Donald Trump may not see a quick payday from his crypto business World Liberty Financial after initial WLFI token sales flopped.

The key Fed inflation rate reached 2.1% in September, as expected, bringing it closer to the Fed's target. Inflation rose slightly in September, moving closer to the Federal Reserve's target, according to a Commerce Department report released Thursday.

The acquisition will allow Crypto.com's family of companies to offer stocks and equity options to eligible traders in the United States.

BitMEX will undergo scheduled wallet maintenance on November 1, 2024, temporarily halting withdrawals from 02:00 to 03:00 UTC. Deposits excluding BTC will be delayed until maintenance concludes.

Glow, a blockchain-powered solar company, announced a $30M investment round led by major firms to expand its decentralized solar farms in the U.S. and India. The funds seeks to boost renewable energy capacity, supporting sustainable projects through token rewards, audits, and carbon credits. The post Blockchain-Based Solar Firm Glow Raises $30M For Renewable Grid appeared first on Cryptonews.

The Blockchain Association's member firms say they have spent $400 million on costs associated with enforcement actions brought by the SEC.

USTB holders can now experience instant interest accrual, eliminating the lag typically associated with traditional market settlement cycles.

Coinbase's Ethereum scaling solution has onboarded its first large wealth manager in Franklin Templeton, the $1.5 trillion Wall Street titan.

Just in time for Halloween, Stephen Mollah, a British-Asian macroeconomist claiming to be the elusive Satoshi Nakamoto, made a fresh attempt to validate his identity through a recent press conference. However, despite his efforts, Mollah's attempt at proof didn't land as he may have hoped.

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TL;DR Binance partners with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to improve user experience through generative artificial intelligence. The collaboration focuses on optimizing identity verification and customer service processes. AWS offers advanced tools like Amazon Bedrock and Amazon ECS to power the Binance platform.

Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, also known as CZ, made his first public appearance since his release from U.S. prison last month.

Trading platform Robinhood released its Q3 results, revealing a significant increase in crypto trading volume and revenue compared to Q3 of 2023. Despite the impressive year-on-year surge, Robinhood missed Wall Street estimates, reporting a 12% decline in HOOD shares after-hours trading.

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Popular cryptocurrency exchange Bitstamp has published a tweet, in which it mentioned the mysterious Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto and looked at his enigma from a new angle. It suggested that there is something that may be much more important than unveiling his true identity.

Superstate CEO Robert Leshner discusses the regulatory and macroeconomic tailwinds that have made this an opportune time to launch tokenized products.

Securitize Inc., a platform specializing in real-world asset tokenization, has introduced a new fund administration service called Securitize Fund Services. The platform announced this development after surpassing $1 billion in tokenized assets on the blockchain, according to a company release.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong predicted a significant political shift toward pro-crypto legislation following the US midterm elections.

Changpeng Zhao (CZ), made his first appearance on stage at Binance Blockchain Week event in Dubai on Thursday in front of a packed room to discuss his time in prison and future plans. The post Binance's CZ Reflects on Prison Life, Says Human Connection Matters More Than Anything appeared first on Cryptonews.

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Users have more confidence in DeFi brands the longer they survive without incident, but every new upgrade may reset the clock.

Instead of being scared by the nonstop nature of crypto markets, investors should see it as an exciting opportunity to grow their portfolios — especially with the help of a skilled crypto advisor who can guide you through the complexity.

There are a handful of publicly listed cryptocurrency companies in the United States. These firms tend to serve as a good barometer of the state of the digital asset industry, at least domestically.

TL;DR Franklin Templeton launches its tokenized money market fund, FOBXX, on Coinbase's Base blockchain, becoming the first asset manager to do so. The fund, which has a market cap of $410 million, is now available on five additional blockchains: Stellar, Aptos, Avalanche, Arbitrum and Polygon.

Binance Founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao has made his first public appearance after being released from prison.

Archax's potential purchase of King & Shaxson will enable the company to explore the EU market with crypto trading, custody and derivatives products.

Franklin Templeton, a major asset management firm, has launched its OnChain U.S. Government Money Market Fund on Coinbase's layer-2 blockchain, Base. This move marks the first instance of an established asset manager making a fund available on the Base network, a layer-2 solution built to enhance transaction efficiency and reduce costs on the Ethereum blockchain.

Crypto exchange Kraken has officially launched Kraken Desktop, a new trading application aimed at active cryptocurrency traders.

TapSwap, a popular tap-to-earn gaming platform operating on Telegram, is preparing for its token listing on Binance, scheduled for Nov. 30, 2024.

TL;DR Suilend launches sSUI, the first liquid staking token (LST) based on the SpringSui standard. Only 1.32% of SUI assets are in liquid stake, compared to 7% on Solana and 41% on Ethereum. User security is a priority, with Ottersec and Zellic audits scheduled.

The upcoming implementation of the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation is set to reshape the digital asset market in Europe. As the December 2024 deadline approaches, questions about how these new rules will affect crypto exchanges and the broader market are emerging.

A teenager from East London allegedly offered his expertise on cryptocurrency and cybersecurity to the terrorist groups Al Qaeda and the Pakistani Taliban.

Binance uses generative AI integration via AWS to enhance KYC accuracy and cut costs, improving the user experience globally. The post Binance partners with AWS to improve user experience with generative AI appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

An American cryptocurrency exchange is set to enter the Singaporean market as it strengthens its presence in Asia. Singaporean regulatory authorities have given the go-signal to the Gemini crypto platform to offer its services to its Southeast Asian nation's clients.

The company secured $6.5 million to help fund Glow's operations plus $23.5 million for expanding solar farms in India.

TL;DR Kraken Desktop has been launched, a customizable desktop application for advanced cryptocurrency trading, inspired by Cryptowatch. The app, designed with the Rust programming language, offers low latency and high reliability for immediate reactions in real-time markets. It includes advanced tools like ladder trading and price alerts, enabling strategic trading operations and effective market monitoring.