Binance Founder CZ’s Wealth Falls About $12B as Trading Revenue Slumps: Bloomberg
Changpeng Zhao’s wealth dropped to $17.2 billion from a previous estimate of $29.1 billion.
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What’s the Deal With Sam Bankman-Fried’s ‘Advice of Counsel’ Defense
And why is it causing so much controversy in court?
Sam Bankman-Fried Throws Caroline Ellison Under Bus in Testimony
The former crypto billionaire’s lawyer focused on trying to spin prosecutors’ narrative about FTX and Alameda Research’s collapse in a way more favorable to SBF.
Digital Pound Consultation Received Over 50,000 Responses, With Privacy a Major Concern
Many of the respondents outlined concerns around privacy, programmability and the decline of cash, Jon Cunliffe, deputy governor of the Bank of England said.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin and Ether Options Activity Hits $20B
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 26, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
Hi’s Mastercard Debit Card Adds Option to Spend Sandbox’s Token SAND
Cardholders of the hi Debit Mastercard, a partnership between crypto payments application hi and Mastercard, can now spend Metaverse platform Sandbox’s SAND token as a currency in eligible markets.
Crypto Assets Under Management Jump to $31.7B; SOL-Based Products Rise 74%: CCData
Bitcoin-based products have increased their market share to 73.3% from 70.5% amid optimism over the possible approval of a spot-price exchange-traded fund.
Craig Wright Wins U.S. Appeal in Billion-Dollar Bitcoin Dispute
A Florida jury was right to say the self-proclaimed inventor of cryptocurrency wasn’t in partnership with David Kleiman when they mined bitcoin together, an appeals court ruled.
Ethereum’s Dencun Upgrade Is a Step Toward a Scalable Settlement Layer: Goldman Sachs
The upgrade will enhance the blockchain’s scalability using rollups, will optimize gas fees and improve the network’s security, the report said.
Standard Chartered-Backed Zodia Markets Gains Registration in Ireland
Ireland is emerging as an attractive destination for crypto firms; Coinbase designated the country as its EU hub earlier this month.