Binance Unveils ‘Binance Wealth’ for Elite Customers
The service is offered through the global Binance.com platform meaning there are restrictions for some jurisdictions, such as the U.S.
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: APT Surges 10.9% as All Index Constituents Trade Higher
NEAR Protocol also joined Aptos as a top performer, gaining 5.8%.
Privacy as a Fundamental Human Right
What role do privacy tools play in crypto, and how does this discussion develop? Those were some of the questions at a panel I moderated last week at the DC Privacy Summit.
Kraken Picked Optimism’s ‘Superchain’ After Getting a Pile of OP Tokens
Crypto exchange Kraken announced last week that it will build a layer-2 network atop Optimism’s OP Stack blockchain framework. CoinDesk is first to report that the deal was reached early this year, involving a grant of 25 million OP tokens, at the time worth roughly $100 million.
Consensys Cuts 20% Workforce, Blames SEC’s ‘Abuse Of Power’
“Multiple cases with the SEC, including ours, represent meaningful jobs and productive investment lost due to the SEC’s abuse of power and Congress’s inability to rectify the problem,” founder and CEO Joe Lubin said in a blog post.
Bitcoin Miner HIVE Poised to Double Its Hashrate by Next Year, Cantor Says Initiating Stock at ‘Overweight’
The broker initiated coverage of HIVE with an overweight rating and $9 price target.
Solana-Based RWA Platform AgriDex Taps Stripe’s Bridge to Lower Cost for Agricultural Trade Settlements
AgriDex is an example of how stablecoins are being increasingly used as a payment vehicle in emerging regions as a cheaper alternative for traditional banking rails.
Crypto Stocks MicroStrategy, Coinbase and Marathon Post Just Modest Gains as Bitcoin Eyes Record High
A notable outperformer was bitcoin miner Bitfarms, which nominated a new board member amid its proxy battle with Riot Platforms.
Crypto Ghosted in U.S. Treasury Department’s New Strategy on Financial Inclusion
The U.S. Treasury Department has a new strategy for financial inclusion to help people get access to the financial system, but the 35-page report references cryptocurrency only once – to tout Treasury’s work on flagging the industry’s hazards.
Bitcoin Tops $73.5K, Climbing Just Shy of New Record High
The largest crypto has extended its year-to-date gain to nearly 75% and has more than doubled from year-ago levels.