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- Zksync Airdrop Confirm?
Token commitments to insiders: Multiple people from ZkSync (Alex Gluchowski, Steve Newcomb, Marco Cora) confirmed that there will be a token. They mentioned that ⅓ of the tokens are reserved for insiders. \[2] This sounds like they have already made a commitment to allocate tokens to key stakeholders. Why would they not launch a token? A token is the best way to monetize your project and get the support of relevant people\
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A Token for the Zk Porter: So, I’m collecting every bit of information about the airdrop that I could find & by coincidence I stumbled upon something interesting: The ZkPorter. The ZkPorter is the off-chain Data availability layer for ZkSync. As you know ZkSync validates transactions off-chain in order to scale better. That's what the ZkPorter is for. Anyway, after learning about the ZkPorter, I watched the Bankless interview with Alex Gluchowski from ZkSync and he said something along the lines of \[1]: “We need a token because that's how the ZkPorter will be validated”
- DeFi as a solution in times of crisis
Bitcoin helped pioneer this new era, but the future envisioned by Satoshi Nakamoto requires our continued efforts.
The 2020s have been a challenging decade so far, yet the transformative power of blockchain technology offers a better path forward.
Born from crisis
Around the globe, times are tough for many everyday people. Increases in cost of living minimized any growth in wages last year as inflation continues to take its toll. Additionally, world powers such as China and Russia are increasingly challenging the dominance of the USD as geopolitical tensions flare up.
In this precarious new world, decentralized cryptocurrencies can potentially be a source of stability and freedom. Bitcoin first emerged in the wake of the 2008 banking crisis and the impact of events like the Lehman Brothers collapse is evident in the writings of Bitcoin’s pseudonymous creator Satoshi Nakamoto.
While the subprime mortgage crisis was in full swing in February 2009, Nakamoto proposed an “e-currency based on cryptographic proof” that enables secure and effortless transactions without the need for a trusted third-party middleman. But has crypto lived up to its promise so far, and can DeFi help solve the ongoing instability of the 2020s?
- Wyoming stablecoin: Are state digital currencies even possible?
The Stable Token Commission continues researching the potential implementation of stable tokens in Wyoming.
In July, the American state of Wyoming shared an open job position for the head of its Stable Token Commission.
The executive will work alongside Wyoming’s governor, state auditor, state treasurer and four expert appointees to bring the state’s very own stablecoin to life.
While Wyoming was the first to pass a law on a state stablecoin, it isn’t the only state considering launching its own digital currency.
In April, a similar initiative was proposed in Texas, where lawmakers introduced bills for creating a state-based digital currency backed by gold.
However, the idea of state stablecoins raises many questions: How would they affect the monetary stability of fiat money and the power of the Federal Reserve? Could they be compatible with a central bank digital currency? Do people really want to return to a system with state banks printing their own monetary notes?
- Deutsche Bank taps Taurus for global crypto custody services
Deutsche Bank is set to offer customers cryptocurrency custody options through a partnership with cryptocurrency infrastructure platform Taurus.
Deutsche Bank is set to offer customers cryptocurrency custody options through a partnership with cryptocurrency infrastructure platform Taurus.
The German bank was one of a handful of companies to invest in a $65 million Series B fundraising round for Taurus in February 2023. The company offers enterprise-grade infrastructure to issue, manage custody and trade cryptocurrencies, tokenized assets, nonfungible tokens and other digital assets.
According to Taurus co-founder Lamine Brahimi, the partnership underwent a “thorough and very detailed” due diligence process before the German bank decided to use its infrastructure services:
- VanEck, ARK filings officially start clock for spot Ethereum ETFs: Analyst
Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart expects more spot Ethereum ETFs to be filed in the coming days.
The race for the United States’ first spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund has officially begun after new 19b-4 filings by the Chicago Board Options Exchange, which will “ultimately start the clock” for a Securities and Exchange Commission decision.
On Sept. 6, the CBOE filed two 19b-4 applications to the United States securities regulator, requesting for the ARK 21Shares Ethereum ETF and VanEck Ethereum ETF investment products to be listed on CBOE’s BZX Exchange.
In a series of tweets, Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart noted that as opposed to the previously submitted S-1 filings, the 19b-4 filings mean that the countdown for a decision by the SEC is now in motion.
“The Spot #Ethereum ETF Race is officially on,” Seyffart declared, estimating a final deadline around May 23, 2024.
- Web3 company to have balloons featured during Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The iconic U.S. holiday event has previously introduced themed nonfungible tokens and held a virtual parade in the metaverse.
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, one of the most iconic events surrounding the United States holiday in November, will feature characters from the crypto and blockchain space for one of the first times in its 99-year history.
In a Sept. 14 announcement, Web3 firm Cool Cats Group said some of the characters from its nonfungible token (NFT) collection — a blue cat and a milk carton — will appear as balloons in the Thanksgiving Day Parade scheduled for Nov. 23 in New York City. According to the parade’s producer, Jordan Dabby, the characters will be represented physically for thousands of New Yorkers watching from the streets and millions watching from their homes.
- Ethereum’s active addresses second-highest in history: Analysts
Analysts at market intelligence platform Santiment suggest that the Ether market may experience increased volatility, potentially leading to a recovery.
Through an examination of Ether’s
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null,629 on-chain activity, market intelligence platform Santiment has published a report indicating that the count of daily active Ether addresses experienced a notable increase, reaching around 1,089,893 on Sept. 13.
This recent upsurge represents the second-highest number of daily active addresses ever recorded in Ethereum’s history. The highest count was registered on Dec. 9, 2022, aligning with Ether’s reevaluation following its losses from the post-2021 bear market.
As a result, analysts at Santiment suggest that the Ether market may experience increased volatility, potentially leading to a recovery. Additionally, this uptick in on-chain activity indicates a growing demand for the underlying asset.
- Another Big 4 Australian Bank Blocks Payments to ‘High-Risk’ Crypto Exchanges
**National Australia Bank (NAB) has joined other major lenders in the country in blocking payments to some cryptocurrency exchanges. The banking institution said it’s introducing new customer protections regarding financial transactions with certain scam-related crypto platforms.**
Australia’s NAB Bank Intervenes in $184 Million Worth of Payments That Raised Scam Concerns
https://news.bitcoin.com/another-big-4-australian-bank-blocks-payments-to-high-risk-crypto-exchanges/
- Today, we are unveiling the details of Lens Protocol V2, which bring us closer to our vision of an open and decentralized social layer for the web. When we began building Lens, we wanted to inspire a new generation of social use cases, experiences and collective value share models that benefit all social media stakeholders – builders, users, creators and brands.
https://mirror.xyz/lensprotocol.eth/-hJH-2IYSe56rK7IEdwSI17hUWt-paTyAs1r4Zes0uQ
- **Over the course of the previous 63 days, there’s been a notable 16.98% surge in the quantity of ethereum (ETH) held in liquid staking derivatives protocols, with a substantial addition of roughly 1,507,285 ETH across 23 different platforms. Data reveals that Lido Finance dominates the market, commanding a 74% share of the liquid staked ether sector.**
https://news.bitcoin.com/liquid-staking-derivatives-in-ethereum-swell-by-1-5-million-eth-in-2-months/
- Feel the wind in the spring
- Sporty girl
- Missing summer....
- Learned about all the web3 lingo on @orbapp.lens app, and also got a NFT. Now I'm certified slang master 🧙
#orb #orbapp #orbsbt
- Learned about basic fundamentals of Non-Fungible Token (NFT) on @orbapp.lens app, and also got a sick NFT 🤩
#orb #orbapp #orbsbt
- Learned about basic fundamentals and mission of @orbapp.lens project, and got a sick NFT 🔥
#orb #orbapp #orbsbt
- Learned about basic fundamentals and features of @LensProtocol on the @orbapp.lens app, and got a dope NFT 🌿
#orb #orbapp #orbsbt
- Learned about basic fundamentals of crypto wallet on @orbapp.lens app, and got a sick NFT 🤯
#orb #orbapp #orbsbt
- Learned about basic fundamentals of web3 on @orbapp.lens app, and got a dope NFT 😇
#orb #orbapp #orbsbt
- If you are beautiful, people around you will always admire you
- Bitcoin Traders in Argentina Restricted From Buying Dollars
It’s an attempt by the central bank to stop the flight of capital and tame inflation.
https://decrypt.co/105772/bitcoin-traders-argentina-restricted-buying-dollars
- Ontario crypto exchanges impose $30K CAD annual limit on altcoin buys
The new buy limits are intended to better “protect crypto investors” and make them “more aware of the risks” associated with crypto assets, according to one of the exchanges.
https://cointelegraph.com/news/ontario-crypto-exchanges-impose-30k-annual-limit-on-altcoin-buys
- Aussies buy fuel and chips with crypto across 175 fuel outlets
Commenting on the rollout, Crypto.com’s Karl Mohan tipped the adoption of an AUD-backed stablecoin as being the catalyst to make crypto payments mainstream in Australia.
https://cointelegraph.com/news/aussies-buy-fuel-and-chips-with-crypto-across-175-fuel-outlets
- Best body, good life
- This crypto wallet was criticized by Elon Musk, but turned this into an opportunity
Elon Musk criticized this app — but through strong customer service, the project managed to win the billionaire back round.
https://cointelegraph.com/news/this-crypto-wallet-was-criticized-by-elon-musk-but-turned-this-into-an-opportunity
- Fake Manchester United token soars 3,000% after Elon Musk jokes about buying team
Other Manchester United-related assets also rallied after Musk's tweet, as well as Manchester City's fan token.
https://cointelegraph.com/news/fake-manchester-united-token-soars-3-000-after-elon-musk-jokes-about-buying-team
- It's a go! Uniswap Foundation becomes reality after 86M votes in favor
The foundation aims to streamline Uniswap's grants program and "reinvigorate governance."
https://cointelegraph.com/news/it-s-a-go-uniswap-foundation-becomes-reality-after-86m-votes-in-favor
- Sunset on the terrace
- Our thesis for the multi-chain future is more relevant than ever⛓
The number of blockchains continues to grow along with the adoption of blockchain tech📈
Read how deBridge provides a decentralized, composable, and secure cross-chain infrastructure👇 https://blog.debridge.finance/the-state-of-a-multi-chain-ecosystem-in-2021-def51f0fcf9f
- Mark Cuban calls buying Metaverse land "the dumbest sh*t ever"
Even though Mark Cuban, billionaire investor and owner of the Dallas Mavericks, is a member of the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC), he is a vocal critic of the trend of selling plots of virtual land in the metaverse.
https://www.wikibit.com/en/202208101654984761.html?client=gads
- BlackRock Launches Spot Bitcoin Private Trust, Bitcoin Outlook as Ethereum Merge Approaches
"All About Bitcoin" discusses the news moving crypto markets. BlackRock offers U.S.-based institutional investors a spot bitcoin private trust. How could the Tornado Cash U.S. ban impact the future of crypto? Guests include Alex Thorn, head of research at Galaxy Digital and Doug Schwenk, CEO of Digital Asset Research.
https://www.coindesk.com/tv/all-about-bitcoin/all-about-bitcoin-august-11-2022/
- Axie Infinity cuts rewards from classic game, subtly forcing P2E players to new mode
The team described the move as part of its efforts to balance the economy for the Smooth Love Potion token.
https://cointelegraph.com/news/axie-infinity-cuts-rewards-from-classic-game-subtly-forcing-p2e-players-to-new-mode
- Crypto lending platform Hodlnaut suspends services due to liquidity crisis
Hodlnaut avoided 3AC exposure and earlier denied ever buying UST, but several reports and on-chain data have shown that the lending firm at one point owned over $150M worth of UST.
https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-lending-platform-holdnaut-suspends-services-due-to-liquidity-crisis
- Bitcoin traders still favor new $20K lows as Ethereum hits $2K
It is high time for a deeper retracement on the "relief" rally in Bitcoin, say commentators, but upside targets of $28,000 stay on the table.
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-traders-still-favor-new-20k-lows-as-ethereum-hits-2k
- Bitcoin Mining Operations Continue to Expand Amid the Crypto Winter, While Converting 'Wasted Gas to Energy at Scale'
The bitcoin mining industry continues to expand as companies are obtaining more megawatts of capacity, building new facilities, and acquiring thousands of application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) mining rigs. On Friday, the firm Validus Power revealed it has acquired two natural gas power stations in Ontario, Canada, that will become crypto mining facilities. On the same day, the firm Applied Blockchain got a $15 million loan to fund growth and “buildout of its data centers.” While the bitcoin mining industry’s growth has been exponential, at the same time, bitcoin mining operations are making a significant dent toward cleaning up the world’s CO2 emissions.
https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-mining-operations-continue-to-expand-amid-the-crypto-winter-while-converting-wasted-gas-to-energy-at-scale/
- 'Atozy you've won' — Bitboy drops lawsuit after $200K defense raised
“So we are gonna drop the lawsuit, 100% and I'm sorry this became public,” said Ben Armstrong.
https://cointelegraph.com/news/atozy-you-ve-won-bitboy-drops-defamation-lawsuit-200k-defense-raised
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