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Delaware authorities refer fake BlackRock XRP trust filing to state’s Justice Department

[ad_1] A fake filing published to the State of Delaware’s Division of Corporations on Nov. 13 will be referred to the Delaware Department of Justice.In a Nov. 14 statement, a spokesperson for the Delaware Department of State told Cointelegraph that the false filing claiming that asset manager BlackRock registered an “iShares XRP Trust” would be referred to state authorities. The registration, which appeared as a listing on the state’s Division
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Tornado Cash users file appeal over judgment in favor of US Treasury

[ad_1] A group of Tornado Cash users has filed an appeal in federal court following a ruling upholding the United States Treasury’s decision to add the cryptocurrency mixer to its list of sanctioned entities.In a Nov. 13 filing in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, lawyers representing plaintiffs Joseph Van Loon, Tyler Almeida, Alexander Fisher, Preston Van Loon, Kevin Vitale and Nate Welch argued that the U.S.
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Opyn DeFi protocol founders are leaving crypto after CFTC crackdown

[ad_1] Zubin Koticha and Alexis Gauba, two founders of the Opyn decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol, are stepping down from the project and “leaving crypto,” according to a statement from Koticha posted to social media on November 14. The statement comes approximately two months after Opyn settled an enforcement action against it from the US Commodity and Futures Trading Commision (CFTC).Hey Crypto Twitter,It's been a whileThis one's a tough one...After the
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OKX launches Ethereum layer-2 testnet using ZK-based Polygon CDK

[ad_1] Crypto exchange OKX has launched a testnet for an upcoming Ethereum layer-2 network named “X1,” according to a Nov. 14 announcement. The network is being developed using the Polygon chain development kit (CDK) and will use zero-knowledge proofs to validate deposits and withdrawals between layers.OKX exchange interface. Source: OKXOKX is the sixth-largest centralized crypto exchange by volume, with over $1.8 billion in trading volume per day, according to data from
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Bim Afolami takes the reins on UK crypto policy as new Economic Secretary

[ad_1] King Charles II has approved the appointment of Member of Parliament Bim Afolami to the position of Economic Secretary to the Treasury of the United Kingdom.In a Nov. 13 notice, the U.K. government said Afolami was one of several appointments in restructuring ministers and secretaries. As Economic Secretary, he will control many policies affecting the adoption of digital assets and central bank digital currencies in the United Kingdom. Under
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Disney launches NFT platform with Dapper Labs

[ad_1] Disney has created a nonfungible tokens (NFT) platform together with blockchain and metaverse firm Dapper Labs.According to the November 14 announcement, Disney will tokenize its iconic cartoon characters from the past century onto its NFT marketplace dubbed "Disney Pinnacle." The platform will also include icons from Pixar as well as heroes and villains from the Star Wars galaxy, uniquely styled as collectible and tradable digital pins. "Fans anywhere will
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Bitcoin bounces at $36.2K lows as CPI inflation slows beyond forecasts

[ad_1] Bitcoin (BTC) targeted $37,000 at the Nov. 14 Wall Street open as the latest United States inflation data undercut expectations.BTC/USD 1-hour chart. Source: TradingViewCPI offers Bitcoin, stocks a pleasant surpriseData from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC price strength returning as the Consumer Price Index (CPI) reflected slowing inflation in October.CPI came in 0.1% below market forecasts both year-on-year and month-on-month. The annual change was 3.2%, versus 4.0%
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Uniswap launches Android wallet app with built-in swap function

[ad_1] Uniswap Labs has publicly released an Andriod mobile wallet app with built-in swap capability on the Google Play store.The new app allows users to make swaps through the decentralized exchange (DEX) from within the app, eliminating the need for a separate web browser extension, Uniswap Labs vice president of design Callil Capuozzo told Cointelegraph.The app was released in a closed beta on Oct.12, but this is the first time
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I spent a week working in VR. It was mostly terrible, however… – Cointelegraph Magazine

[ad_1] I just spent an entire week working in virtual reality using the new Meta Quest 3. While the experience still mostly sucked, I came away with some renewed optimism for VR in the workplace.As I took Ron’s outstretched, virtual hand for a handshake, my actual hand — in the real world — clumsily whacked into the side of my desk. Ron from Microsoft showing how to use hand gestures
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$48K is now ‘reasonable’ BTC price target — DecenTrader’s Filbfilb

[ad_1] Bitcoin (BTC) remains on track to near $50,000 around next year’s block subsidy halving event, longtime analyst Filbfilb says.In his latest interview with Cointelegraph, the co-founder of trading suite DecenTrader shares his current thoughts on BTC price action.Filbfilb: Bitcoin has given "strong indicator" of bear market breakoutBitcoin has well and truly cemented its exit from a sub-$30,000 trading range, which characterized the market for much of 2023, Filbfilb believes.Having