Europe’s right-wing political groups find cause in crypto
Right-wingers are often advocates of Bitcoin, especially the decentralized nature of the currency. But does that mean crypto is a right-wing thing?
OpenAI CTO’s Twitter hacked, shilling ‘scam’ crypto airdrop
The crypto community on Twitter warned others not to click on a link posted on OpenAI chief technology officer Mira Murati’s Twitter account, which promised a free airdrop.
How to spot a Thabo Bester-level scammer
Scammers are more common than you might think and they are becoming more sophisticated online. But how do you actually spot one?
Elon Musk used ‘SNL,’ other ‘publicity stunts’ to drive up dogecoin: lawsuit
A "deliberate course of carnival barking, market manipulation and insider trading" enabled Musk to defraud investors, promote himself and his companies, the filing said.
Yuan stablecoin team arrested, WeChat’s new Bitcoin prices, HK crypto rules: Asia Express
Chinese RMB stablecoin issuer’s Shanghai office reportedly deserted after police raid, and WeChat offers Bitcoin prices — but for how long?
Bitcoin price slips under $27K, but data shows BTC whales counter trading DXY strength
The U.S. Dollar Index is encroaching on new year-to-date highs, but Bitcoin whale activity suggests this may be a dead cat bounce.
As Multichain Wobbles, Some Fantom-Based DeFi Projects Flee Bridged Tokens
The actions showcase how Multichain’s faltering infrastructure and AWOL CEO are sending shockwaves through Fantom, the blockchain most heavily dependent on Multichain’s bridges.
What will Binance Australia services look like after debanking?
Binance suspended fiat on- and off-ramps by bank transfers in Australia, as well as trading for Australian dollar (AUD) pairs.
Dogecoin investors accuse Elon Musk of insider trading in amended class-action lawsuit
“This is a securities fraud class action arising from a deliberate course of carnival barking market manipulation and insider trading,” said the amended complaint.
BitCulture: Fine art on Solana, AI music, podcast + book reviews
Universal’s U-turn on AI music won’t please Ice Cube, former MOMA curator collects fine art on Solana, Edge of NFT podcast + Crypto Titans.
Does the US have a crypto ‘tax loophole’ problem?
The Biden administration wanted to nix a “special tax subsidy for cryptocurrency,” but it wasn’t in the May 28 debt ceiling bill. Another narrow escape?
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Begins June Dropping Back Below $27K
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for June 1, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
