Protocol Village: Polyhedra’s ZK Prover Tops Speed Rankings in First Results From ‘Proof Arena’
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Oct. 3-9.
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SEC Files Notice of Appeal in Case Against Ripple
A federal judge ruled last year that the SEC had not made its case that Ripple violated securities law by selling XRP to retail customers through exchanges.
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Bitcoin Bounce Above $62K Quickly Fades; Ether, XRP, ADA, LINK Lose as Torrid October Continues
The largest cryptocurrency’s price is currently retesting its “Bull Market Support Band” trend indicator, where prices often rebounded from pullbacks during uptrends.
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SEC Enforcement Director Gurbir Grewal Is Leaving the Agency
Deputy Director Sanjay Wadhwa will take over for Grewal as acting enforcement chief.
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Fan Tokens Have Much Larger Market Than NFTs, Says Chiliz CEO as Blockchain Prepares New Memecoin ‘Pepper’
Chiliz CEO Alexandre Dreyfusal called out the disproportionate hype around NFTs in comparison to fan tokens in an interview with CoinDesk.
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The Protocol: Inside North Korea’s Campaign to Put Crypto Developers on Payroll
In this week’s issue of CoinDesk’s weekly blockchain tech newsletter, we’ve got names, details and anecdotes on crypto companies’ unwitting hires of North Korean developers. PLUS month-end rankings for bitcoin, ether and other digital assets in the CoinDesk 20 index during a strangely bullish September.
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Indiana Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing $38M in Crypto Via ‘Cyber Intrusion’
Evan Light, 21, faces up to 40 years in prison for his role in the crime.
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EigenLayer’s Token Launch Draws Scrutiny Over Supply Concerns
The token has dropped from $4.39 to $3.57 since it went live.
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The Rise of Index Investing in Crypto
Despite undeniable growth, crypto remains volatile, posing challenges for even seasoned investors. An increasingly popular solution to navigating these risks is crypto index investing, says Julien Vallet, CEO, Finst.
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Crypto at a Pivotal Moment
The U.S. election combined with an easier monetary environment could spark the next crypto bull market, says David Lawant.