24
Hello and welcome to Web3 and Crypto Newsletter, your weekly guide to the exciting world of decentralization. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, our newsletter is designed to keep you informed and up-to-date on the latest developments and trends in the space.
Merges and Acquisitions ??
DTCC Acquires Securrency to Embed Digital Assets in Settlements ????
Partnerships ??
1. Solana Partners with Dubai Free Zone to Boost Blockchain Adoption in the Middle East ????
2. Manta Waves Goodbye to OP Stack, Embraces Polygon CDK ????
3. Lido Ends Solana Staking Support, SOL Stakers Have to Withdraw ????
4. Roblox Integrates XRP as Payment Method, Expanding Payment Options for Gamers ????
Roblox Integrates XRP as Payment Method, Expanding Payment Options for Gamers (Image by rawpixel.com on Freepik)
Projects ??
1. Uniswap v4 KYC Hook Sparks Community Debate ????
2. Upbit Secures In-principle Approval for Digital Asset License in Singapore ????
3. BINANCE Temporarily Halts New User Registrations in the UK Following FCA Restrictions ????
4. Uniswap to Implement 0.15% Fee on Swaps for ETH, USDC, and Other Tokens ????
5. The Sandbox Appoints Former PlayStation and Apple Executive to Boost Games Creator Economy ????
6. Binance.US Suspends USD Withdrawals, Asks Users to Convert to Stablecoins ????
7. Scroll Confirms Launching of zkEVM on Mainnet ????
8. Fantom Foundation Hot Wallet Hacked, $550,000 in Crypto Stolen ????
9. Immutable Postpones $67M Token Vesting for One Year, Citing Market Conditions ????
10. Yuga Labs Shifts Focus to Building Otherside Metaverse Following Restructuring ????
11. Sui Foundation Rejects Allegations of Supply Manipulation ????
12. Injective-based DEX Helix Introduces Pre-Launch Futures Trading ????
13. Lightning Labs to Launch Taproot Assets, Expanding Bitcoin’s Use Cases ????
14. Aptos Saw 5-Hour Outage on Its First Birthday, Resolved the Issue ????
15. Polygon Proposes Creation of 13-Member ‘Protocol Council’ to Oversee Smart Contract Upgrades ????
16. COINBASE Open-Sources Base Codes ????
17. Binance Partners with New Euro Fiat Channels to Expand Deposit and Withdrawal Options ????
18. Tether to Provide Real-Time Reserve Data in 2024, Enhancing Transparency ????
19. Binance Discontinues European Visa Debit Card in December, Citing Regulatory Pressures ????
Regulatory and Policy ???????
1. Australia to Regulate Crypto Exchanges, Leaving Tokens Alone ????
2. SEC to Closely Scrutinize Crypto Dealers-Brokers and Transfer Agents in 2024 ????
3. Bank of Canada Weighs Pros and Cons of Decentralized Finance ????
4. Fed Board Governor Doubles Down on Opposition to Stablecoins and CBDCs ????
5. EU Council Embraces DAC8 Crypto Tax Reporting Rule ????
6. SEC’s Gensler Signals Progress on Bitcoin ETF Filings: Agency Staff Engaged in Active Work ????
7. Sen. Elizabeth Warren Joins Over 100 Lawmakers Urging President Biden for Action against Crypto-Financed Terrorism ????
8. ECB Enters ‘Preparation Phase’ for Digital Euro, Aims to Finalize Rules and Select Issuers ????
9. US Treasury Aims to Crack Down on International Crypto Mixers, Labeling Them as Money Laundering Hubs ????
10. SEC Drops Lawsuit against Ripple Execs Garlinghouse and Larsen ????
11. Metaverse Gets Boost from US Approval of 6GHz Spectrum ????
12. Argentina to Launch Digital Peso ‘as Soon as Possible’ ????
13. Hong Kong Securities Watchdog Revises Crypto Policies as Market Evolves ????
14. EU Banking Regulators Propose Controls on Major Crypto Shareholders ????
SEC Drops Lawsuit against Ripple Execs Garlinghouse and Larsen (Image by pressfoto on Freepik)
Miscellaneous ??
1. Reddit to Discontinue Blockchain-Based Rewards Program ????
2. Spot Bitcoin ETF Approvals Could Fuel Crypto Market Cap by $1 Trillion, Says CryptoQuant ????
3. UK Leads Crypto Activity in Central, Northern, and Western Europe ????
4. Galaxy Digital CEO Novogratz Optimistic About Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval in 2023 ????
5. Chainalysis Debunks Overestimation of Cryptocurrency’s Role in Terrorism Financing ????
6. Tesla Maintains Bitcoin Holdings despite Crypto Market Downturn ????
7. Grayscale Seeks Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval on NYSE Arca ????
?? Major upcoming economic events
1?? USA/France/Germany/Britain, Flash Manufacturing PMI, Oct. 24
2?? USA/France/Germany/Britain, Flash Services PMI, Oct. 24
3?? Euro, ECB President Lagarde Speaks, Oct. 24
4?? USA, Fed Chair Powell Speaks, Oct. 26
5?? Euro, Monetary Policy Statement, Oct. 26
6?? USA, Advance GDP q/q, Oct. 26
7?? USA, Unemployment Claims, Oct. 26
8?? Euro, ECB Press Conference, Oct. 26
9?? USA, Core PCE Price Index m/m, Oct. 27
?? Major upcoming fundamental events
1?? Acala (ACA), Token Unlock (4.66m), Oct. 25
2?? Secret (SCRT), New Development Roadmap, Oct. 26
3?? Galxe (GAL), Token Unlock (586.67k), Oct. 27
4?? Yield Guild Games (YGG), Token Unlock (12.58m), Oct. 27
5?? SingularityNET, Token Unlock (9.53m), Oct. 28
Keep us going strong —
Another week, another step closer to a decentralized future. Thanks for joining us on this journey through the world of web3 and cryptocurrencies. Stay tuned for more news and updates, and we’ll see you in the next issue of Web3 and Crypto Newsletter.
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
???? Give us a thumbs up
?? Have a question or comment? We’d love to hear from you!
?? Share this newsletter with anyone who might be interested.
