Judge Jennifer Rochon initially allowed a delay in Gustavo Rodriguez's sentencing to allow additional testimony but ultimately ordered the IcomTech promoter to prison.

Franklin Templeton says this is the first tokenized money fund to launch on Coinbase's layer-2 network.

The CEO of blockchain software firm Consensys says the company is terminating 20% of its workers as the crypto industry faces a more cautious macroeconomic environment and regulatory uncertainty.

The Blockchain Association, a leading crypto advocacy group, reported that its member firms have collectively spent over $400 million addressing enforcement actions initiated by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under chair Gary Gensler. In an Oct.

Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis revealed that the state holds approximately $800 million in crypto-related investments as part of its portfolio, a position he discussed during a CNBC interview.

Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis is advocating for the state's pension fund to explore crypto investments, emphasizing the long-term viability of digital assets. What Happened: "We'd be a fool if we're not prepared to do everything we can to harness the opportunities there," Patronis stated in an interview with CNBC on Thursday, underlining his commitment to equipping Florida's State Board of Administration (SBA) with a comprehensive investment toolkit, which now includes cryptocurrencies.

The Republican presidential candidate reiterated pledges to pardon Ross Ulbricht and for all Bitcoin to be “made in the USA.”

Robinhood, a popular American financial services company, is finally out of the woods. In its third-quarter filing ending September 30th, 2024, the company disclosed its revenues were up by 165%, and its overall year-to-date (YTD) net deposits increased to $34 million.

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Binance announces the addition of Kaia (KAIA) to its Simple Earn, Buy Crypto, Convert, and Margin platforms, enhancing trading options for users.

Binance founder CZ made his first public appearance in Dubai since serving a four-month U.S. prison sentence.

Securitize, the primary tokenization partner of BlackRock has grown its AUM to surpass $1 billion.

Expanding its $410 million OnChain U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Franklin Templeton moves onto Coinbase's layer-2 Base blockchain. This development underscores a strategic integration of on-chain technology in managing government-backed assets and paves the way for future finance innovations. The post Franklin Templeton Expands OnChain Fund to Layer-2 Base appeared first on Cryptonews.

Crypto space lost $55.2 million, marking the second-lowest loss YTD but a 114% increase from October 2023, according to the latest Immunefi report. The post Crypto Losses in October 2024: 2nd Lowest YTD but 114% Higher Than Previous October appeared first on Cryptonews.

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The latest crypto election poll illustrates — according to its industry sponsor — that single-issue crypto voters exist. That's a point the industry has been seeking to score for months, and its potential ramifications in future Washington policy discussions could run deep.

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.

Binance announces updates to collateral ratios for multiple assets under Portfolio Margin, effective November 1, 2024. Users are advised to monitor Unified Maintenance Margin Ratio closely.

Coinbase's CEO is expecting the most crypto-friendly Congress yet as more candidates for federal office court the industry and political spending soars.

The former CEO of Binance announces the educational project Giggle Academy, dedicated to improving access to global education.

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.

Franklin Templeton's move to integrate with Base highlights the growing intersection of traditional finance and blockchain technology, enhancing liquidity. The post Franklin Templeton's tokenized US government money fund adds Base to supported chains appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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.