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Xapo Bank offers interest-bearing USD and Bitcoin accounts in the UK

Xapo Bank Becomes First to Offer Interest-Bearing USD and Bitcoin Account to UK Users

August 5, 2024 Dan K

Xapo Bank launches the UK’s first interest-bearing USD and Bitcoin account, providing innovative banking solutions for cryptocurrency users.

Wharton professor Jeremy Siegel speaking at an event

Wharton Professor Siegel Urges 75bps Rate Cut as Crypto Plunges

August 5, 2024 Dan K

Wharton professor Jeremy Siegel urges the Fed to cut rates by 75bps as crypto markets and traditional stocks plummet on escalating recession fears.

Coinbase partners with Copper’s ClearLoop to offer off-exchange settlement for institutional crypto trades

Coinbase International’s Perpetual Futures Trading Volume Soars to $38 Billion

August 5, 2024 Dan K

Coinbase International Exchange reports record-breaking $38 billion in perpetual futures trading volume for July, the highest since May 2024.

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OpenAI Holds Back ‘Highly Accurate’ AI Content Detection Tool Over Stigmatization Concerns

August 4, 2024 Dan K

OpenAI delays its ‘highly accurate’ AI content detection tool, citing concerns about stigmatization of non-English speakers and potential for tampering.

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Crypto Community Slams WazirX’s ‘Socialized Losses’ Plan After Hack

August 4, 2024 Dan K

WazirX’s “socialized losses” plan after a $230M hack sparks outrage among users, demanding improved security and transparency from the exchange.

Illustration of Bitcoin and Ethereum symbols representing the crypto transactions by Genesis Trading.

Genesis Transfers $3 Billion Worth of Crypto Amid Bankruptcy

August 2, 2024 Dan K

Genesis Trading transfers $3 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum amid bankruptcy to manage creditor repayments and financial restructuring efforts.

Vitalik Buterin speaking at an Ethereum developer conference

Ethereum Spot ETFs See Meager Inflows as Grayscale Outflows Persist

August 2, 2024 Dan K

U.S. spot Ether ETFs see modest inflows, while Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust experiences significant outflows, impacting the cryptocurrency market.

Bitcoin symbol with Federal Reserve in the background, indicating potential rate cut impact.

Fed’s Lean Toward September Rate Cut Bullish for Bitcoin

August 1, 2024 Dan K

Fed’s likely rate cut in September looks bullish for Bitcoin, signaling increased market liquidity and investor confidence, according to QCP Capital.

Bank of England building with Bitcoin symbol

Bank of England Announces 0.25% Rate Cut

August 1, 2024 Dan K

The Bank of England’s 0.25% interest rate cut to 5% could trigger a Bitcoin breakout. Easing monetary policy has historically boosted risk-on assets.

Crypto Hackers Stole $266M in July Across 16 Breaches: PeckShield

August 1, 2024 Dan K

The crypto sector faced significant losses in July as hackers stole approximately $266 million through 16 separate breaches, with WazirX being the hardest hit.