Africa-Focused DeFi Platform Mara Releases Ethereum-Compatible Testnet
Developers in Nigeria and across Africa can build and test their decentralized applications on the Optimism forked Mara Chain.
Large Crypto Token Unlocks Drive Prices Lower Within Two Weeks, Research Suggests
Unlocks that free up large amount of liquidity relative to average daily trading volume yield a deeper decline in the token’s price within two weeks after the event, research by The Tie shows.
Wholesale CBDC Would Improve Cross-Border Payments, French Central Bank Tests Show
The French Central Bank has determined that its wholesale central bank digital currency (wCBDC) would improve cross-border payments, it announced on Friday.
Indonesia’s New Crypto Exchange Opens After Long Delays
The long-awaited Nasdaq-style national bourse for crypto has been operational since July 17, according to an official announcement from Thursday.
Wormhole Launches New Blockchain Connecting to Any Cosmos Appchain
The Wormhole Gateway is designed to make it easier for developers and users to on-ramp liquidity into the Cosmos ecosystem.
ProShares Says Bitcoin ETF Has Matched BTC Price Closely, ‘Roll Cost’ Concerns Are Unwarranted
Interest on the ETF’s cash balances helps offset the cost of rolling from one set of futures to the next, ensuring a low tracking error, the firm said.
Why Nasdaq Backing Out of Custody Is Bad, Bad News for Crypto
If a financial giant can’t navigate the red tape, who can?
MakerDAO Votes to Halt Lending to Tokenized Credit Pool After $2M Loan Default
The embattled Harbour Trade credit pool minted $1.5 million of DAI stablecoin secured with loans to a consumer electronics firm, which defaulted on $2.1 million of debt.
UK’s FCA Is Designing Prudential Requirements for Firms Carrying Out Crypto Activities
The Financial Conduct Authority will consult on rules once the government gives it the necessary powers, the regulator said in its annual report.
FTX Users Potentially Targeted in Possible Phishing Attack as Bankruptcy Claims Deadline Nears
Multiple FTX users have received a “reset password” request from the defunct exchange’s official email address as it appears a hacker is attempting to secure control of user’s bankruptcy claims.