Smart contract companies, dumb insurance coverage
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Traditional insurance is failing digital asset companies. As tokenization hits $20 trillion, firms need tailored coverage — not off-the-shelf policies.
Traditional insurance is failing digital asset companies. As tokenization hits $20 trillion, firms need tailored coverage — not off-the-shelf policies.
Authors: Darren Sonderman and Sydney Sonderman ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-08-19 13:30:00
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Ex-White House crypto director Bo Hines takes Tether advisory role
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The appointment of Hines signals a renewed focus on entering US markets and more investments in “domestic infrastructure,” Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino said.
The appointment of Hines signals a renewed focus on entering US markets and more investments in “domestic infrastructure,” Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino said.
Authors: Zoltan Vardai ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-08-19 10:59:56
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Market Takes Developments in Stride
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Overview: Capital market activity is subdued. The US dollar and the dollar-bloc currencies ae mostly a little softer, while the other G10 currencies are around 0.1-0.2% firmer. Emerging market currencies are mixed with central European currencies mostly firmer, though the Russian ruble is the [...]
Overview: Capital market activity is subdued. The US dollar and the dollar-bloc currencies ae mostly a little softer, while the other G10 currencies are around 0.1-0.2% firmer. Emerging market currencies are mixed with central European currencies mostly firmer, though the Russian ruble is the [...]
Keywords: Currency Movement
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2025-08-19 10:05:00
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2025-08-19 10:05:00
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Animoca’s Tower crypto surges 214%, gaming activity up in July: Web3 Gamer
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Animoca Brand’s gaming token TOWER grew 8X fast than Ethereum this month; gaming investment and active wallets went up in July. Web3 Gamer.
Animoca Brand’s gaming token TOWER grew 8X fast than Ethereum this month; gaming investment and active wallets went up in July. Web3 Gamer.
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The real tokenization revolution is in private markets, not public stocks
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The real tokenization revolution is unfolding in private markets, unlocking access, liquidity and inclusion beyond what public stocks offer.
The real tokenization revolution is unfolding in private markets, unlocking access, liquidity and inclusion beyond what public stocks offer.
Authors: Alex Svanevik ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-08-18 13:30:00
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Dollar Consolidates as Market Awaits Fresh Incentives
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Overview: The US dollar is mostly consolidating today in quiet turnover. Among the G10 currencies, the dollar-bloc, which underperformed before the weekend, are firmer today, while the other G10 currencies are softer. The focus is not so much on data today but on the meeting in the White House [...]
Overview: The US dollar is mostly consolidating today in quiet turnover. Among the G10 currencies, the dollar-bloc, which underperformed before the weekend, are firmer today, while the other G10 currencies are softer. The focus is not so much on data today but on the meeting in the White House [...]
Keywords: Currency Movement
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2025-08-18 10:06:00
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2025-08-18 10:06:00
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Dip buyers ‘stopped the train,' 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
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Bitcoin no longer has promising odds of a breakout in coming days as opinions differ on what caused the BTC price dip and what will happen next.
Bitcoin no longer has promising odds of a breakout in coming days as opinions differ on what caused the BTC price dip and what will happen next.
Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-08-18 09:51:59
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Ether ETFs smash records as crypto products see $3.75B inflows
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Ether continued dominating ETP inflows last week despite Bitcoin printing new highs above $124,000 and ETH only nearing all-time highs.
Ether continued dominating ETP inflows last week despite Bitcoin printing new highs above $124,000 and ETH only nearing all-time highs.
Authors: Helen Partz ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-08-18 08:50:53
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Case Study: A Deep Dive on xStocks, tokenized equities on Solana
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Learn how to issue tokenized equities and digital assets on Solana in this case study on xStocks.
Learn how to issue tokenized equities and digital assets on Solana in this case study on xStocks.
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Digital Asset Custody: Building Institutional Resilience, Compliance, and Scale
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Explore the key takeaways from the Ripple and Blockchain Association of Singapore (BAS) custody workshop.
Explore the key takeaways from the Ripple and Blockchain Association of Singapore (BAS) custody workshop.
Source: Crypto, Blockchain and FinTech Industry Insights Blog | Ripple ( active sources )
Published: 2025-08-18 00:00:00
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LEASH v2 – Community Update: Vote Extension, Exchange Outreach, and Build Progress
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The attacker (or former dev) keeps triggering rebases to make a point. From what it looks like, those who did vote favored Snapshot + Burn-to-Mint — so those attempts won’t work against the direction the community is choosing. 1) DAO vote: turnout + 24h extension The first vote completed with [...]
The attacker (or former dev) keeps triggering rebases to make a point. From what it looks like, those who did vote favored Snapshot + Burn-to-Mint — so those attempts won’t work against the direction the community is choosing. 1) DAO vote: turnout + 24h extension The first vote completed with [...]
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Bitcoin risks new 2025 correction as BTC price uptrend starts 7th week
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Bitcoin is almost overdue for another "price discovery correction" after six weeks of gains — will BTC price action copy history?
Bitcoin is almost overdue for another "price discovery correction" after six weeks of gains — will BTC price action copy history?
Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-08-17 17:14:47
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US Treasury weighs digital ID verification in DeFi to tackle illicit finance
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The Treasury is considering embedding digital identity checks into DeFi smart contracts as part of its GENIUS Act consultation on crypto compliance tools.
The Treasury is considering embedding digital identity checks into DeFi smart contracts as part of its GENIUS Act consultation on crypto compliance tools.
Authors: Amin Haqshanas ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-08-17 07:43:15
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Coinbase calls for ‘full-scale’ alt season, Ether eyes $6K: Hodler’s Digest, Aug. 10 – 16
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Ether eyes $6,000 as exchange supply falls; Justin Sun sues Bloomberg, seeks temporary restraining order: Hodler’s Digest
Ether eyes $6,000 as exchange supply falls; Justin Sun sues Bloomberg, seeks temporary restraining order: Hodler’s Digest
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Blockchain security must localize to stop Asia’s crypto crime wave
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Without localized risk detection and public–private cooperation, illicit capital will continue to flow unchecked, and trust in the system will collapse.
Without localized risk detection and public–private cooperation, illicit capital will continue to flow unchecked, and trust in the system will collapse.
Authors: Slava Demchuk ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-08-16 13:30:00
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Week Ahead: Will Jackson Hole Confab Show more of the Fed's Hand?
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The US dollar continued to unwind last month's gains. Last week it fell against all G10 currencies, but the dollar bloc. It was more mixed against emerging market currencies. The Argentine peso was the best performer, gaining 2% but the Argentine political and economic conditions appear [...]
The US dollar continued to unwind last month's gains. Last week it fell against all G10 currencies, but the dollar bloc. It was more mixed against emerging market currencies. The Argentine peso was the best performer, gaining 2% but the Argentine political and economic conditions appear [...]
Keywords: Macro, Price
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2025-08-16 11:10:00
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2025-08-16 11:10:00
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Winklevoss’ Gemini files for Nasdaq listing after strong Bullish debut
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Gemini, the Winklevoss-founded crypto exchange and custodian, has filed to list on Nasdaq under ticker GEMI, revealing steepening losses ahead of its IPO.
Gemini, the Winklevoss-founded crypto exchange and custodian, has filed to list on Nasdaq under ticker GEMI, revealing steepening losses ahead of its IPO.
Authors: Amin Haqshanas ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-08-16 07:49:44
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Ether unstaking queue hits $3.8B: What does it mean for ETH price?
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The Ether unstaking queue has a 15-day wait as investors aim to withdraw a record $3.8 billion in ETH.
The Ether unstaking queue has a 15-day wait as investors aim to withdraw a record $3.8 billion in ETH.
Authors: Biraajmaan Tamuly ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-08-15 23:55:21
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Crypto ATM limits and bans sweep across US: Here’s why
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Crypto ATMs are facing increasing pressure from regulators, including bans at the municipal level.
Crypto ATMs are facing increasing pressure from regulators, including bans at the municipal level.
Authors: Aaron Wood ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-08-15 13:43:47
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You’re wrong about the GENIUS Act
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Critics misunderstand the GENIUS Act’s actual influence. It doesn’t free Bitcoin from taxes but breaks Wall Street’s stranglehold on dollar clearing.
Critics misunderstand the GENIUS Act’s actual influence. It doesn’t free Bitcoin from taxes but breaks Wall Street’s stranglehold on dollar clearing.
Authors: Zachary Kelman ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-08-15 13:30:00
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BlackRock Bitcoin, Ether ETFs buy $1B as BTC price mostly fills CME gap
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Bitcoin and Ether were firm "buy the dip" targets for ETF investors, with reactions celebrating continued institutional demand despite a BTC and ETH price correction.
Bitcoin and Ether were firm "buy the dip" targets for ETF investors, with reactions celebrating continued institutional demand despite a BTC and ETH price correction.
Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-08-15 13:01:15
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Czech police arrest darknet founder in $45M Bitcoin donation case
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Czech police have reportedly arrested darknet founder Tomas Jirikovsky in a $45 million Bitcoin bribery case tied to former Justice Minister Pavel Blazek’s resignation.
Czech police have reportedly arrested darknet founder Tomas Jirikovsky in a $45 million Bitcoin bribery case tied to former Justice Minister Pavel Blazek’s resignation.
Authors: Helen Partz ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-08-15 12:05:56
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Dollar Slumps on the Anniversary of the End of Bretton Woods
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Overview: Today marks the 54th anniversary of the end of the Bretton Woods agreement that pegged the dollar to gold and other currencies to the dollar. Nixon, who was regarded as among the most conservative presidents of his generation also announced a 90-day wage and price freeze and a 10% [...]
Overview: Today marks the 54th anniversary of the end of the Bretton Woods agreement that pegged the dollar to gold and other currencies to the dollar. Nixon, who was regarded as among the most conservative presidents of his generation also announced a 90-day wage and price freeze and a 10% [...]
Keywords: Currency Movement
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2025-08-15 10:05:00
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2025-08-15 10:05:00
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Join Us: EF Protocol Reddit AMA - August 29th, 2025
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Since January 2019, the Ethereum Foundation has held a tradition of engaging directly with the community through our "Ask Us Anything" (AMA) series on Reddit, occurring roughly every six months. These AMAs, previously hosted by the EF Research team, have provided a forum for deep dives into [...]
Since January 2019, the Ethereum Foundation has held a tradition of engaging directly with the community through our "Ask Us Anything" (AMA) series on Reddit, occurring roughly every six months. These AMAs, previously hosted by the EF Research team, have provided a forum for deep dives into [...]
Keywords: Research & Development
Source: Ethereum Foundation Blog ( active sources )
Published: 2025-08-15 00:00:00
Source: Ethereum Foundation Blog ( active sources )
Published: 2025-08-15 00:00:00
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LEASH v2 – Unified DAO Proposal & Community Blog
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TL;DR * LEASH v1’s supply was increased through a still-active rebase pathway despite apparent ownership renouncement, causing ~20%+ dilution from the ~107,646 baseline. * Proposal: Migrate to LEASH v2, a fixed-supply, audited token, using the last trusted pre-rebase snapshot with fairness [...]
TL;DR * LEASH v1’s supply was increased through a still-active rebase pathway despite apparent ownership renouncement, causing ~20%+ dilution from the ~107,646 baseline. * Proposal: Migrate to LEASH v2, a fixed-supply, audited token, using the last trusted pre-rebase snapshot with fairness [...]
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