Crypto Exchange Coinbase $COIN Releases Framework For Decentralizing ‘Base’ Blockchain

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Ether (ETH) Futures on Crypto Exchange Binance See Lowest Open Interest Since July 2022

Ether’s global estimated leverage ratio, calculated by dividing the dollar value locked in the active open perpetual futures contracts by the total number of coins held by derivatives exchanges, has declined from a multi-month high of 0.28 to 0.22. Bitcoin’s ratio has slid from 0.27 to 0.21, the lowest since May, according to data tracked by South Korea-based analytics firm CryptoQuant. Source

Whale Moves 2,910 Bitcoin (BTC) To Exchange Amid FBI Warnings, A Bearish Signal?

Substantial Bitcoin (BTC) transfers have been reported again, often setting the stage for market speculation. Over the past 24 hours, there have been two significant BTC transactions. This transaction has sparked debate within the crypto community, especially since it comes shortly after the US Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) warned crypto firms that funds associated with North Korean hacker organizations, Lazarus Group and APT38, are on the move. A Potential Bitcoin Sell-Off On The Horizon? Earlier today, Whale Alert’s notifications drew attention to a roughly 4,800 BTC (approximately $124.95 million) transfer…

Bitcoin Exchange Reserve Shoots Up, Pain Not Over Yet?

On-chain data shows the Bitcoin exchange reserve has shot up during the past day, indicating that more drawdown may be coming for the price. Bitcoin Exchange Reserve Has Registered A Large Increase A few days back, a crash shook both Bitcoin and the wider cryptocurrency market, as the BTC price plummeted from above $29,000 to below $26,000 instantly. In the days since then, the asset has failed to show any signs of recovery, either, as its value has only continued to move sideways, as the chart below displays. Looks like…

Coinbase Invests in USDC Issuer Circle, Says Crypto Exchange Is Committed to Long-Term Success of Stablecoins

Top US crypto exchange by trading volume Coinbase is investing in the USD Coin (USDC) stablecoin issuer Circle. Coinbase and Circle co-created USDC in 2018 and have jointly managed the asset, which aims to maintain a peg to the US dollar, through the Centre Consortium. In a new announcement, however, Coinbase chief executive Brian Armstrong and Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire say that Circle will now bring all of USDC’s governance and operations responsibilities in-house. Explain the CEOs, “The new structure will streamline the operations and governance, and enhance the direct accountability…

China launches blockchain-powered data exchange

During the 2023 Hangzhou Summit held in Hangzhou, China, a new data exchange powered by blockchain technology was unveiled by government officials. Over 300 enterprises, including Alibaba Cloud and Huawei, participated in the exchange’s debut. According to local news reports on Aug. 23, the new Hangzhou Data Exchange will facilitate the trading of enterprise information technology data using distributed ledger technology. Officials say the platform would ensure exchange trades are immutable and traceable. Chen Chun, director of the National Laboratory of Blockchain and Data Security, commented:  “[The Hangzhou Data Exchange]…

Moscow Exchange Ends Q2 with Solid Numbers

Moscow Exchange (MOEX) has released its financial results for the second quarter of 2023, reporting RUB 1.6 billion in fees and commission income from the foreign exchange (forex) market. The figure jumped by 10 percent quarter-over-quarter and 39.8 percent year-over-year. Don’t miss London’s premier financial event! 3,500+ attendees, 150+ speakers, and 120+ exhibitors await you for unmatched networking, expert insights, and cutting-edge innovations. Register now! The income from the FX market was generated as the trading volume in the FX market reached RUB 66.7 billion, an increase of 9.5 percent…