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Market sentiment sways as Tether sees largest redemption since FTX collapse amid PYUSD launch
[ad_1] Quick Take Tether, the issuer of USDT, has recently experienced one of its largest redemptions since the FTX collapse in Nov. 2022, according to Paolo Ardoino, Tether’s CTO. A total of approximately 325 million USDT was redeemed, marking a significant event in the stablecoin’s history. This comes as the circulating supply of USDT is…
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Ripple legal chief urges investigation into ex-SEC official over Ethereum speech controversy
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DeFi total losses breach $77B as July records largest loss of 2023 with $389M stolen
[ad_1] De.Fi’s Rekt Database reports that July saw $389.82 million in DeFi losses related to hacks and exploits, pushing the cumulative total value of all of to cross the threshold of $77 billion. Ethereum emerged as the most targeted, losing $350 million across 36 incidents. Multichain, however, suffered the most severe single-case loss of $231…
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Hong Kong securities regulator warns unlicensed virtual asset trading platforms may face steep fines, imprisonment
[ad_1] The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) issued a warning on Monday, Aug. 7, to virtual asset trading platforms (VATPs) involved in what it practices, emphasizing the potential legal and regulatory consequences. This notice comes on the heels of the SFC’s observation of unlicensed VATPs falsely claiming to have submitted licensing applications, and…
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House Financial Services Committee chair renews call for stablecoin legislation after PayPal’s PYUSD announcement
[ad_1] Representative Patrick McHenry, (R-NC), chair of the U.S. House Financial Services Committee Chairman, endorsed PayPal’s recently-announced stablecoin on Aug. 7. McHenry said in a statement: “[PayPal’s] announcement is a clear signal that stablecoins—if issued under a clear regulatory framework—hold promise as a pillar of our 21st century payments system.” McHenry also used the announcement…
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ARK Invest’s Cathie Wood expects delayed Bitcoin ETF decision, but predicts multiple approvals afterwards
[ad_1] ARK Invest CEO and CIO Cathie Wood said on Aug. 7 that the SEC could approve multiple Bitcoin spot ETFs at once but will likely not do so by an upcoming deadline. Wood stated during an interview with Bloomberg: “I think the [U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission], if it’s going to approve a Bitcoin…
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Lido adoption surges with 10,000 new stakers despite Ethereum’s price struggles
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Reddit’s MOONS, BRICKS tokens surge on Kraken listing
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PayPal stablecoin PYUSD launches on Ethereum
[ad_1] In a move signaling the significant shift towards digital currencies, PayPal has announced the launch of its U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin – PayPal USD (PYUSD). This development, announced by PayPal directly, adds a new dimension to the emerging potential of regulated, fully-backed stablecoins in transforming payments in digitally native environments like web3. In a prepared…
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Kenyan authorities raid Worldcoin warehouse in Nairobi under search warrant
[ad_1] Kenyan authorities raided a Worldcoin warehouse in Nairobi on Aug. 5 under a search warrant over concerns that the company’s data collection practices may not adhere to privacy laws in the country, according to local media reports. The police confiscated various documents and machines believed to store the data collected by the company through…