By CD Read more: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data For the first time since October, fewer than 50% of blocks added to the Ethereum blockchain over a 24-hour period are OFAC compliant, partially thanks to more non-censoring options that make up a larger share of the blockspace market.Publish at: February 14, 2023 at 10:26PM
Fewer Than Half of New Ethereum Blocks Over the Past 24 Hours Are OFAC Compliant
Bitcoin Rebounds Above $22K After Tepid Inflation Readings
By CD Read more: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data Bitcoin dropped initially after the Bureau of Labor Statistics monthly report but then surged. Ether is up nearly 5%.Publish at: February 14, 2023 at 08:43PM
Former SEC Chief Counsel Says Agency Needs to Make Clear Its Crypto Compliance Rules
By CD Read more: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data TuongVy Le, a partner and head of regulatory & policy at investment firm Bain Capital, says the agency is refraining from passing a rules-based framework and has to make it clear what digital assets it would deem compliant under its jurisdiction.Publish at: February 14, 2023 at 08:07PM
Coinkite’s New Bitcoin Hardware Wallet Looks Like BlackBerry, Takes AAA Batteries
By CD Read more: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data The new Coldcard Q1 model aims to blend security and convenience – with a physical QWERTY keyboard recalling the look of a 2000’s-style waffle phone. It relies on a flashlight and LED scanner to read QR codes – instead of using a camera, which can be an attack […]
Billionaire George Soros’ Fund Dives Deeper on Crypto Bets
By CD Read more: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data The fund purchased or added to positions in Marathon Digital, MicroStrategy and Silvergate Bank, according to an SEC filing.Publish at: February 14, 2023 at 07:24PM
NFT Marketplace Blur Releases Native Token for Community Ownership
By CD Read more: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data After a delay, the zero-fee marketplace has airdropped its highly-anticipated token to traders. The marketplace, which launched in October, aims to incentivize pro traders to transact on Blur.Publish at: February 14, 2023 at 07:14PM
Stablecoin Issuer Paxos Burns $700M Binance USD in 27 Hours Amid Regulatory Pressure
By CD Read more: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data The BUSD supply has decreased by more than 6% since Paxos announced on Monday that it would halt issuance due to regulatory pressure.Publish at: February 14, 2023 at 06:03PM
Dollar Stablecoins Are Great for Users and the US Government
By CD Read more: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data Omid Malekan writes that because stablecoin issuers liabilites live on-chain, the asset-backed tokens are arguably more secure than payment providers we use today, including PayPal.Publish at: February 14, 2023 at 05:35PM
Why Bitcoin Miners Need to Take Ethereum Seriously
By CD Read more: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data Far from competitive projects, Bitcoin and Ethereum can work harmoniously together, says Sam Tabar, of Bit Digital.Publish at: February 14, 2023 at 04:58PM
Siemens Issues Blockchain Based Euro-Denominated Bond on Polygon Blockchain
By CD Read more: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data The $64 million bond has a maturity of one year.Publish at: February 14, 2023 at 04:25PM