The Block: Gensler sets SEC sights on DeFi, crypto lending and more in expansive speech on regulation

ZyCrypto: Despite Bitcoin’s Wild Ride, BlockTower’s Bucella Sees No Slowdown In Crypto Investments

Tuesday, 03 August 2021 13:15

As Bitcoin’s price unfolds in an almost similar picture observed before last year’s parabolic rise, Mike Bucella, the General Partner at BlockTower has also noted a steady rise in crypto investments which he believes is nowhere close to recoiling. Speaking to CNBC on Sunday, the crypto investment…

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ZyCrypto: Ripple Chief Brad Garlinghouse Requests For Documents From Binance In Suit Over XRP

Tuesday, 03 August 2021 13:26

The legal team defending Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse wants Binance’s documents in the ongoing case with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), according to a motion submitted in the Southern District of New York on August 2. Brad Garlinghouse Seeks Binance Documents For Defense Garlinghouse is…

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The Cryptonomist: Gary Gensler (SEC) shakes up bitcoin

Tuesday, 03 August 2021 13:37

The chairman of the US authority anticipates the need for regulation The post Gary Gensler (SEC) shakes up bitcoin appeared first on The Cryptonomist.

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The Block: Bitcoin mining firm HIVE orders 4,000 machines from Canaan

Tuesday, 03 August 2021 13:43

Publicly traded bitcoin mining firm HIVE Blockchain has ordered 4,000 machines from Canaan, a China-based crypto mining hardware manufacturer. The post Bitcoin mining firm HIVE orders 4,000 machines from Canaan appeared first on The Block.

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The Block: Bitcoin miner Stronghold to double capacity via second plant acquisition

Tuesday, 03 August 2021 14:00

With an 80 megawatts of generation capacity, the Panther Creek Plant will double Stronghold's total capacity to 165 MW. The post Bitcoin miner Stronghold to double capacity via second plant acquisition appeared first on The Block.

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cryptodaily.co.uk: Unifty Rolls Out Community Governance To Offer Creators A Say In The Platform’s Development

Tuesday, 03 August 2021 14:04

Governance Mechanism Gives More Power To The Community Unifty, the no-code NFT ecosystem, has launched its proprietary community governance mechanism. Dubbed Unifty Community Governance, this new initiative will enable creators to get involved in the platform’s development while allowing them to grow alongside the platform. Following the…

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The Block: Crypto tax firm Zenledger raises $6 million amid Senate infrastructure bill battle

Tuesday, 03 August 2021 14:13

Tax firm Zenledger has just closed a key raise as lawmakers in Washington, D.C. look to pass tighter reporting requirements for crypto firms. The post Crypto tax firm Zenledger raises $6 million amid Senate infrastructure bill battle appeared first on The Block.

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The Block: Zooko Wilcox advocates that Zcash should move to proof of stake

Tuesday, 03 August 2021 15:47

Zcash founder Zooko Wilcox sets forth his case that privacy coin Zcash should switch over to proof of stake. The post Zooko Wilcox advocates that Zcash should move to proof of stake appeared first on The Block.

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The Block: DeFi platform dYdX is launching a governance token

Tuesday, 03 August 2021 16:10

DeFi margin trading platform dYdX is planning to airdrop a new governance token to its current user base, but not in the U.S. The post DeFi platform dYdX is launching a governance token appeared first on The Block.

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