Risc Zero aims to bring blockchain security to ‘any’ off-chain app
Next-gen zero-knowledge proofs are “orders of magnitude” cheaper than existing options, Risc said. Go to Source
Month: September 2024
Bitcoin price turns shaky ahead of potential Fed rate cut and weak global economic data
Bitcoin price wobbles near $58,000 as uncertainty over the Fed’s monetary policy decision looms and traders eyeball weak economic data in China. Go to Source
New tokens are more likely to win if they find institutional investors
Most of the new tokens launched in 2024 have fared poorly compared to their predecessors. However, institutional investment has helped some succeed. Go to Source
VC Roundup: Asylum Ventures launches $55M fund to back startup “artists,” not assets
This edition of Cointelegraph’s VC Roundup features Asylum Ventures’ new fund, as well as startups Puffpaw, Permissionless Labs, Infinit, DRiP, IN1 and DeFi.Gold. Go to Source
Analyst Claims Saudi Arabia Has Covertly Bought 160 Tonnes of Gold Since 2022
Jan Nieuwenhuijs, a gold market analyst, claims that Saudi Arabia has been covertly buying gold since 2022, trying to get its hands on physical gold due to its neutral and sanction-proof traits. According to his figures, 160 tonnes have been acquired without disclosure, likely to avoid upsetting the U.S. government for these actions. Analyst Alleges … Read more
Is an ex-Celsius exec planning to attend Token2049?
The timing of a travel request filed by Roni Cohen-Pavon in US court coincides with a crypto conference that Celsius executives have previously attended. Go to Source
Kraken denies SEC claims, argues digital assets aren’t securities: Law Decoded
Kraken rejects the SEC’s securities allegations, Brazil lifts the freeze on Starlink’s bank account, the UK clarifies crypto property rights, and Coinbase backs NFT’s legal defense. Go to Source
Price analysis 9/16: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, DOGE, TON, ADA
Bitcoin’s failure to hold $60,000 shows hesitation to buy at higher levels before the FOMC decision on Sept. 18. Go to Source
BitGo launches regulated custody platform for native protocol tokens
The US custodian’s crypto-native clients include Worldcoin, ZetaChain, and LayerZero. Go to Source
CME Futures and Polymarket Predict Jumbo 50bps Rate Cut – Will the Fed Deliver?
As the U.S. central bank members prepare for their meeting on Wednesday, just a day ago, the likelihood of a 25-basis point (bps) rate cut versus a 50bps cut was evenly split at 50-50. Fast forward to today, and the odds are now tipping in favor of a larger 50bps reduction. Predictions from betting market … Read more