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Bitcoin News Roundup for Oct. 1, 2020 Oct 01, 2020

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With BTC looking for a breakout and more casualties in the aftermath of 2017s ICO boom, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back for your latest crypto news roundup!

This episode is sponsored by Crypto.com, Nexo.io and Elliptic.co.

Today's stories:

Bitcoin Posts Biggest Monthly Price Loss Since March

Bitcoin faced selling pressure in September as the U.S. dollar rose against major currencies for the first time in six months.

Diginex Stock Goes Live on Nasdaq Following $50M in SPAC and Private Funding

Diginex has become the first crypto exchange operator to be traded on Nasdaq, listing under the “EQOS” ticker symbol.

Judge Rules Kik's Token Sale Violated US Securities Law

A federal judge has ruled that Kik's 2017, $100 million token sale violated U.S. securities law, and wants to see a proposal for refunds.

SEC Orders Salt Lending to Offer Refunds to Investors in Its $47M ICO

The SEC has confirmed it is taking action against SALT Lending after ruling the company's $47 million ICO was an illegal securities issuance.

Bitcoin News Roundup for Sept. 30, 2020 Sep 30, 2020

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With bitcoin trading in an unusually tight range and DeFi darling SushiSwap suffering shrinkage, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back for your latest crypto news roundup!

This episode is sponsored by Crypto.com, Bitstamp and Nexo.io.

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First Mover: Chainlink's Sorry September Returns Shows DeFi Hysteria Deflating

Chainlink's LINK has been the worst-performing digital asset in September in the CoinDesk 20, during an ugly month across cryptocurrency markets.

DeFi 'Vampire' SushiSwap Still Hemorrhaging Liquidity

Uniswap challenger SushiSwap is continue to lose vital liquidity, with total value locked falling by 8% in the past 24 hours.

French Authorities Arrest 29 Suspected of Using Crypto to Fund Extremists in Syria

Hundreds of thousands of euros may have been supplied through a secret network benefiting al-Qaida-linked extremists in northwestern Syria.

Ocean Protocol Hard Fork Freezes Funds From KuCoin Hack

On Sunday, Ocean Protocol conducted a hard fork from its old token address to prevent the KuCoin exchange hacker from continued unloading of stolen OCEAN tokens on decentralized exchange Uniswap.

Bitcoin News Roundup for Sept. 29, 2020 Sep 29, 2020

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With bitcoin back in the drivers seat and the Filecoin launch fast approaching, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back for your latest crypto news roundup!

This episode is sponsored by Crypto.com, Bitstamp and Nexo.io.

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Traders Rotate to Bitcoin Expecting a Quiet Q4 for Altcoins

Some traders anticipate the leading cryptocurrency to significantly outperforming the entire crypto market for at least the next several months.

Spadina Gives Ethereum 2.0 Developers a Three-Day Testnet

Ethereum testnet Spadina gives developers one more crack at practicing with Eth 2.0’s deposit contract before the real deal arrives.

California Governor Signs Law Bringing State 'New Tools' to Regulate Crypto

The now-renamed California department responsible for the regulation of financial services will soon have more powers to supervise the cryptocurrency industry.

Filecoin Confirms Long-Awaited Mainnet Launch for Next Month

Three years after its $257 million ICO, decentralized data storage provider Filecoin has said mainnet will go live in mid-October.

Bitcoin News Roundup for Sept. 28, 2020 Sep 28, 2020

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With bitcoin's record-breaking run above $10,000 and Twitter talking blockchain strategy, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back for your latest crypto news roundup!

This episode is sponsored by Crypto.com, Bitstamp and Nexo.io.

Bitcoin Has Been Less Volatile Than Tesla Stock for Months

Bitcoin is often criticized for being over volatile, but it's been a sea of calm compared with Tesla stock in recent months.

Bitcoin Sets Record 63 Straight Days Closing Above $10,000

Bitcoin has closed above $10,000 since July 27.

$2B Locked: Uniswap Now Bigger Than Entire DeFi Industry Just Two Months Ago

After passing $2 billion in locked assets, there's now more value in Uniswap than there was in the entire DeFi space on July 9.

Jack Dorsey Details Twitter's Blockchain Strategy at Oslo Freedom Forum

Jack Dorsey said the nonprofit Blue Sky will use blockchain to create an open Twitter protocol and give people more control over their data.

Bitcoin News Roundup for Sept. 25, 2020 Sep 25, 2020

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With bitcoin's best day in two months and a surprisingly positive report out of Chinese state media, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back for your latest crypto news roundup!

This episode is sponsored by Crypto.com, Bitstamp and Nexo.io.

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China State Media Make Rare Reports Calling Crypto 2020's Best Performing Asset

Several Chinese state-owned media have made unusual coordinated reports describing cryptocurrencies as the year's top performing investment.

Bill Proposes National Crypto Regulatory Framework

The Digital Commodity Exchange Act would bring crypto exchanges into a single federal framework, overseen by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

Israeli Draft Bill Would Nix Hefty Capital Gains Taxes on Bitcoin

The draft bill would define bitcoin and other cryptos as "currency" instead of an "asset" for tax purposes.

Bitcoin News Roundup for Sept 24, 2020 Sep 24, 2020

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With bitcoin markets looking weak alongside a strengthening dollar, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back for your latest crypto news roundup!

This episode is sponsored by Crypto.com, Bitstamp and Nexo.io.

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Strengthening US Dollar Could Bring Further Downside for Bitcoin

With the U.S. dollar eyeing a pre-election recovery, the path of least resistance for bitcoin may be to the downside.

MakerDAO Users Hosed by March Flash Crash Won't Get MKR Payouts, Say MKR Whales

After initially voting to do so, the Maker community will not compensate investors who lost big on the lending platform during "Black Thursday's" price rout.

Bitcoin News Roundup for Sept. 23, 2020 Sep 23, 2020

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With the bitcoin market weakening and an ECB update, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back for your latest crypto news roundup!

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Bitcoin Market Weakening After Macro-Based Sell-Off, On-Chain Data Suggests

Bitcoin inventory is building on exchanges but there's a lack of buyers, according to a Chainalysis economist.

'Misleading' Term Stablecoin Should Be Ditched, Says ECB

The EU central bank said the term stablecoin is potentially "confusing" and "misleading" to consumers.

Tokenized Bitcoin on Ethereum Now Tops $1.1 B: Here's Why

The supply of BitGo’s wrapped bitcoins (WBTC) topped 76,000 after setting an all-time record of nearly 21,000 WBTC minted within one week. Here’s why.

Christie's to Auction Bitcoin-Inspired Artwork, Associated Non-Fungible Token

The artwork titled, ‘Portraits of a Mind’ created by the Robert Alice project is a set of 40 paintings made up of a transcription of the code associated with the Bitcoin blockchain.

Bitcoin News Roundup for Sept. 22, 2020 Sep 22, 2020

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With bitcoin at risk of falling to four figures and new guidance from the OCC, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back for your latest crypto news roundup!

This episode is sponsored by Crypto.com, Bitstamp and Nexo.io.

Today's stories:

Equity Markets Turmoil Could Push Bitcoin Below $10K, Say Analysts

Bitcoin risks falling into four figures on a continued sell-off in equities and rebounding U.S. dollar.

Digital Euro Would Provide Alternative to Cryptos, ECB President Lagarde Says

A digital euro for retail payments would "ensure that sovereign money remains at the core of European payment systems," according to Legarde.

SEC, OCC Issue First Regulatory Clarifications for Stablecoins

The U.S. OCC has published fresh guidance, officially clarifying national banks can provide services to stablecoin issuers in the U.S.

Craig Wright Must Face Trial Over Alleged $11B Bitcoin Fortune as Request for Summary Judgment Denied

In a case involving the ownership of about 1.1 million bitcoin (worth over $11 billion), the federal court denied Wright’s request for a summary judgment on Monday.

Bitcoin News Roundup for Sept. 21, 2020 Sep 21, 2020

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With bitcoin down amid broader market turmoil, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back for your latest crypto news roundup!

This episode is sponsored by Crypto.com, Bitstamp and Nexo.io.

Today's stories:

Bitcoin Down as Stocks Fall Over European Coronavirus Fears

Bitcoin is dropping alongside stocks as soaring cases of COVID-19 threaten economic activity in Europe.

China Sees Advantages in Being First on New Digital Currency 'Battlefield'

The nation would wield stronger influence in the world as a result of the digital yuan issuance, according to a magazine from the People’s Bank of China (PBoC)

Kraken Shows How Crypto Companies and Banks Are Evolving Together

Kraken’s move to become a bank in Wyoming is more about getting traditional finance to adapt to the crypto industry than the other way around.

Bitcoin News Roundup for Sept. 18, 2020 Sep 18, 2020

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As bitcoin battles to establish a foothold above $11K and with DeFi surging on Ethereum, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back for your latest crypto news roundup!

This episode is sponsored by Crypto.com, Bitstamp and Nexo.io.

Today's stories:

Bitcoin Rises Back to $11K Despite Signs of Indecision in the Market

Bitcoin is again looking to establish a foothold above $11,000 on Friday, although the technical charts are anything but stridently bullish.

Bitcoin Supply on Ethereum Tops $1B

More than 92,000 bitcoins have been tokenized on Ethereum.

Uniswap Launches Governance Token to Keep Up With Rival

Decentralized trading platform Uniswap has launched a governance token, UNI, minting 1 billion coins to be released to the public over the next four years.

Uniswap Recaptures DeFi Buzz With UNI Token's Airdropped Debut

A minimum of 400 UNI was airdropped to everyone who used Uniswap prior to September. Some called it “stimulus for Ethereum users.”

Ethereum Smashes Records as DeFi Hype Sends Transactions and Miner Revenue Soaring

Miners may be the real winners from DeFi as a surge in Ethereum activity sees them earn a record $16 million in a day.

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