Blockticity Mints Hemp and Cannabis Certifications on Avalanche
The process works by Blockticity printing a QR code on a product and the QR code then links to a Certificate of Analysis minted as an Avalanche NFT.
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Banks Would Have to Disclose Crypto Holdings Under New BIS Plan
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision previously recommended swingeing capital constraints on holdings of unbacked cryptocurrency
First Mover Americas: DOJ: SBF’s Crypto Empire Was Built on a Lie
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 5, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
Bitcoin Edges Higher to $27.7K; AVAX, XRP Jump as Crypto Market Settles
Bitcoin edged higher to $27,700 Wednesday afternoon as crypto markets calmed after Monday’s sharp rally. XRP and AVAX jumped 3% and 7%, respectively.
Hong Kong Stock Exchange Launches Blockchain-Based Settlement Platform
HKEX says the system, used by traders in Hong Kong to buy stocks in China, will speed up settlement and provide greater transparency.
Poor Week for Ether Prompts Research Firm to Reverse Outlook, Advise Favoring Bitcoin Instead
Ether’s price dropped to its lowest price compared to bitcoin since July 2022 as the launch of futures-based ETH ETFs attracted meager interest from investors.
Alameda Was ‘Business as Usual’ Before Collapse: Ex-Engineer
Security and risk checks were “poor” at the company, but the implosion of the trading firm came as a surprise to insiders.
Sam Bankman-Fried ‘Lied,’ DOJ Tells Jury; Defense Tries to Pin FTX Collapse on Caroline Ellison
“He poured money — other people’s money — into investments to make himself even richer,” the prosecutor said in opening arguments.
The Protocol: Which Ethereum Layer-2 Project ISN’T Competing to Land Celo?
In this week’s issue of The Protocol, we highlight layoffs hitting key firms as well, and how blockchain projects are competing for new mandates – specifically big Ethereum layer-2 developers like OP Labs, Polygon and Matter Labs vying to provide the technology for the Celo blockchain’s new network
Ripple Says Singapore License Formally Approved
Ripple’s Singapore arm has secured a license as a major payments institution from the Monetary Authority of Singapore, the company said, allowing it to keep providing digital payment token services in the fast-growing region.