Video - Bitcoinescu, INTERVIU CU MEMBRII ECHIPEI LDV BANK

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Din fericire, de data asta este de bine: devenim prima Crypto Natiune: Romania este prima tara din lume care trece direct la BITCOIN!
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Ministrul Finanţelor Eugen Teodorovici a anunţat acum cateva minute:
"Pentru a deveni stat membru al zonei euro trebuie îndeplinite cinci condiţii din care Romania indeplineste de ani de zile numai una si sansele pentru celelalte sunt aproape nule. Bitcoin are un potential urias asa ca am hotarat in unanimitate sa furam startul si sa trecem direct la Bitcoin.
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Ordonanta de Urgenta a fost publicata deja in Monitorul Oficial. 
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Totodata s-a hotarat utilizarea unei soluții deja existente pentru stabilirea  cursului de referință al criptomonedelor iar acesta solutie este de astazi LDV BANK. 
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Din echipa de specialisti fac parte doamna Maria Grapini care este recunoscuta pentru abilitatea de a folosi multiple limbaje si domnul Darius Valcov care va fi responsabil de wallet-uri.
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Liderul PSD Liviu Dragnea a declarat si el: “I’m here for the technology. Vor fi multi care vor distribui FUD (n.r.: fear, uncertainty and doubt) dar trecerea la BITCOIN este cea mai buna decizia pe care o putea lua Guvernul in acest moment. Cum ar spune omologii nostri americani: In Bitcoin we trust!”
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<p>Nota: Acest articol este un pamflet scris cu ocazia zilei de 1 aprilie - Ziua păcălelilor și trebuie tratat ca atare.</p
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Din fericire, de data asta este de bine: devenim prima Crypto Natiune: Romania este prima tara din lume care trece direct la BITCOIN!

PSD a dat un nou OUG azi-noapte! Nu mai trecem niciodata la EURO! Trecem direct la Bitcoin!

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<p>După o lună de la lansarea platformei noastre de trading -  LDV Crypto Bank - în calitate de CEO al acestui proiect, mi-aș dori să vă ofer  mai multe detalii despre parcursul acestuia. </p>
<p> Pentru cei care sunteți părinți vă îndemn să vă imaginați  cum a fost când v-ați ținut copilul nou-născut în brațe. Bucuroși că s-a născut  sănătos, că e frumos și având grijă la fiecare pas să nu pățească ceva. </p>
<p> Același sentiment ne încearcă și pe noi în aceste momente.  Am lucrat un an de zile până să livrăm produsul. Chiar și cei mai critici  dintre voi ne-au confirmat că avem un produs de calitate. Vă asigur că lucram în  continuare, în fiecare zi, să devenim din ce in ce mai buni, deoarece orizontul  nostru nu se rezumă doar la România, ci ne dorim ca în câteva luni să devenim  competitivi și pe scena internațională.</p>
<p> Prin acest mesaj vreau să mulțumesc în numele meu și al întregii  echipe, fiecarui om care în această lună a pronunțat numele LDV. Am muncit  foarte mult, este primul nostru proiect de anvergură și ne bucurăm din suflet  pentru fiecare feedback pozitiv, pentru fiecare utilizator nou al platformei și  ne bucură chiar și fiecare feedback negativ, deoarece datorită acestora am  reușit să îmbunătățim constant platforma în conformitate cu dorințele voastre. Ne  ajută să creștem, să rezolvăm bug-uri și să facem platforma din ce în ce mai  performantă. Am pornit foarte bine, ne simțim primiți cu caldură în mediul  crypto din Romania și zi de zi cunoaștem oameni frumoși, care ne dau speranță  și încredere că suntem pe drumul cel bun și putem crea relații și parteneriate  de durată.</p>
<p> Vă asigur că facem toate eforturile să validăm conturi  cât mai repede, să asigurăm trade-urile cât mai urgent și în general, să facem  tot ce este necesar pentru ca totul să decurgă ca la carte.</p>
<p> Ne asumăm și ne cerem scuze în avans pentru orice  potențială stângăcie, deoarece, chiar dacă totul merge bine momentan, tehnica  ne poate juca feste câteodată, vă rog sa fiți întelegători în eventualitatea  unor mici probleme. Exchange-uri consacrate sunt uneori inactive din cauza  supra-solicitării serverelor, iar timpii de așteptare pentru o simplă retragere  pot fi extrem de mari. Noi luăm constant măsuri de precauție pentru prevenirea  unor astfel de situații. Pentru urgențe, vă stăm la dispoziție la telefonul afișat  în rubrica de contact. Vă îndemnăm să înțelegeți eforturile noastre pentru a vă  oferi serviciile cele mai bune, de aceea ne-am bucura ca înainte de a acționa  sub impulsul nemulțumirii să comunicați cu noi, iar noi vom fi aici pentru a  rezolva orice problemă pe care o întâmpinați. Am intrat în crypto să legăm  prietenii. În cazul în care vom constata prejudicii majore datorate  eventualelor probleme tehnice, ne luam angajamentul să vă recompensăm cu monede  digitale sau privilegii ulterioare pe platformă.</p>
<p> Am avut norocul în această lună să fim printre singurele  platforme care mai operează cu RON. Am fi ipocriți să spunem că nu ne-a ajutat  acest lucru, dar suntem alaturi ideologic de concurența noastră și suntem de  părere că într-o societate civilizată, în cazul în care nu s-au comis  ilegalități, închiderea conturilor bancare este inacceptabilă. Altele sunt  criteriile prin care să concurăm, nu prin &quot;privilegiul&quot; de a avea  conturi în RON. Sistemul bancar și Romania în general ar avea foarte mult de  câștigat dacă ar adopta măcar o atitudine de toleranță față de crypto, cu atât  mai mult dacă ar fi &quot;cryptofriendly&quot;. Sunt foarte multe de spus aici,  dar având în vedere că scopul acestui mesaj este de mulțumire față de voi, o să  dezvolt aceste aspecte într-un comunicat viitor.</p>
<p> În acest moment, avem conturi active la mai multe bănci  din România. Dacă vom întâmpina probleme (momentan nu sunt) vom migra și noi în  afară. Nu facem o tragedie din asta și vă sfătuim să nu faceți nici voi. Crypto  este un fenomen global și nici noi și nici voi nu ne bazăm activitatea exclusiv  pe băncile din Romania. Este păcat, în schimb, că nu avem suportul necesar la  noi în țară. Vă asigurăm că vom duce o luptă continuă, cu care vă vom ține  constant la curent, pentru a ne putea desfășura fară probleme tranzacțiile de  crypto în Romania și în RON atât noi cât și voi.</p>
<p> Vreau să mai menționez că LDV Crypto Bank este o  platformă de trading. Lichiditatea platformei ar trebui în mod normal să fie  asigurată de către utilizatori. Principiul e simplu. Unii pun la dipoziție crypto,  alții RON. Fiind la inceput (nu ne este rușine cu acest lucru), fiind mai multe  monede pe site, iar piața fiind în scădere în acest moment și odată cu ea și trendul  de achiziție crypto, este posibil ca pentru anumite perechi să nu existe cumpărători  instant. Atunci, pentru ca lucrurile să se desfășoare în cele mai bune condiții  pentru utilizatorii noștri, într-un timp rezonabil și la un pret corect al pieței  (chiar cu riscul de a pierde noi cateva procente) asigurăm noi schimburile  respective.&nbsp;Deci keep calm!</p>
<p> Vă mulțumim încă o dată, inclusiv pentru răbdarea de a  citi un comunicat atât de lung. Spor la bani!</p>
<p> Marius Morra, CEO LDV Crypto Bank</p>

După o lună de la lansarea platformei noastre de trading -  LDV Crypto Bank - în calitate de CEO al acestui proiect, mi-aș dori să vă ofer  mai multe detalii despre parcursul acestuia.

LDV Crypto Bank, gânduri la o lună după lansare

<p>Pentru cei care doresc sa aiba macar o vaga idee despre tot ce  inseamna lumea crypto, recomand articolul asta.</p>
<p> Mie unul mi s-a facut pielea de gaina cand am citit. Si asta  pentru ca stiu ca asa este si pentru ca sunt fix si ideile mele si chiar imi  doream sa scriu si eu despre asta.</p>
<p> Nu este orice sursa, nu este Cancan, nu este Libertatea. Este  FORBES!&nbsp;</p>
<p> F * O * R * B * E * S!!! </p>
<p> Superficialilor din fire le-as  zice sa nu rateze macar paragrafele astea doua:</p>
<p> &quot;Becoming a crypto nation  matters because, if your country doesn&rsquo;t compete for the value and wealth that  will be generated, and if it doesn&rsquo;t promote and harness the talent needed, it  will fall behind others who are. Some &ldquo;smaller&rdquo; countries have understood this  opportunity.</p>
<p> Cryptocurrencies are not a  replacement for money or the banks&rsquo; business, but fuel for a new type of  economy being built in front of our eyes.&quot;</p>
<p><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/startupnationcentral/2018/03/20/who-will-be-the-worlds-first-crypto-nation/">https://www.forbes.com/sites/startupnationcentral/2018/03/20/who-will-be-the-worlds-first-crypto-nation/</a></p>

Pentru cei care doresc sa aiba macar o vaga idee despre tot ce  inseamna lumea crypto, recomand articolul asta.

First crypto nation - FORBES

<p>#myhumbleopinion </p><p>
  Acum foarte mult timp oamenii  foloseau &quot;trocul&quot; pentru a schimba intre ei produse si servicii.</p><p>
  Apoi, din nevoia generala a  fiintei umane de evolutie au aparut banii, initial sub formă de monede, iar  ulterior de bancnotele (note/chitante de banca) și mijloacele electronice de  plata.</p><p>
  Intre timp, Suedia este pe cale  sa devina o societate complet cashless, cu mult inaintea oricarei alte tari din  lume. Doar pentru un procent din valoarea tuturor platilor efectuate anul  trecut aici au fost folosite bancnote sau monede (comparativ cu 7% in Uniunea  Europeana si in Statele Unite).</p><p>
  &quot;In general, clientii sunt  foarte interesati de tehnologiile noi si se grabesc sa le adopte. Oamenilor nu  le este teama de chestiuni de tip Big Brother sau de fraude legate de platile  electronice&quot;, spune Niklas Arvidsson, profesor la Universitatea Tehnica  Regaladin Stockholm.</p><p>
  Criptomonedele, cu sau fara  volatilitatea cu care vin momentan la pachet, sunt un fenomen. Tehnologia din  spatele lor atrage si implica tot mai multe proiecte. Blockchainul se va regasi  in anii urmatori in domenii de la contabilitate, automotive, cadastru, retele  sociale, banci, etc.</p><p>
  Nu as spune 5 ani dar in 10-15,  criptomonedele pot deveni un instrument uzual de plata. Nu o paria, nu un  mijloc de a facilita activitati ilicite ci un instrument de plata modern care  sa ne usureze viata de zi cu zi. Tot din nevoia de evolutie...</p><p>
P.S. Nici eu nu am stiu pana acum  cine e Tim Draper. Ca sa nu mai cautati neaparat pe Google, este o legenda din  Silicon Valley care in 2014, a avut incredere si a prezis ca BTC va valora 10K  usd.</p>
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  <a href="https://www.ccn.com/tim-draper-cryptocurrencies-will-used-payments-5-years/">https://www.ccn.com/tim-draper-cryptocurrencies-will-used-payments-5-years/</a></p>

Tim Draper - CNN

Wake up like this!</p><p>
The Official Expanse Team tweet about our project, LDV CRYPTO BANK!</p><p>
#greatnews</p><p>
#proud</p><p>
#ldvcryptobank</p><p>
EXP is the little cousin of ETH, smarter and faster.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Brand New <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Romanian?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Romanian</a> Exchange just opened up and accepting EXP <a href="https://t.co/3ulx3BDxss">https://t.co/3ulx3BDxss</a></p>&mdash; Expanse (@ExpanseOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/ExpanseOfficial/status/970286525203304449?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 4, 2018</a></blockquote>
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The Official Expanse Team tweet about our project, LDV CRYPTO BANK!

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<p>Dupa nici mai mult nici mai putin de 11 luni de munca am  terminat proiectul nostru de exchange,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ldvbank.com" target="_blank">www.ldvbank.com</a></p>
<p> In acest moment, cu 4 monede si trading ar trebui sa fie cel mai performant  produs din Romania.</p>
<p> Majoritatea exchangeurilor existente nu au trading, unul singur are dar doar  BTC si nu mai lucreaza cu FIAT.</p>
<p> Legat de comisioane, credem ca sunt mai mult decat rezonabile  fata de ce ofera piata din Romania, avem 1.5% dar vom scadea pe masura ce va  creste numarul de utilizatori, targetul fiind sa ne aliniem la comisioanele practicate  de exchangeurile mari internationale. </p>
<p> Momentan preturile sunt luate de  la cryptocompare, pe masura ce vom avea utilizatori vom lua automat pretul  direct din cereri si oferte.</p>
<p> Urmatorii pasi in decurs de  cateva saptamani - implementare plata cu cardul si plata in EURO si inca 2-3  monede. Platforma construita intern chiar de asociati, ne permite sa adaugam  destul de rapid lucruri noi.</p>
<p> Echipa noastra activeaza in sfera  trading, minerit si evident IT. In afara de acest exchange avem si 4 pooluri  (eth, etc, exp si musicoin), lucram intens la un ICO, asa ca o sa mai auziti cu  siguranta de noi mult timp de acum inainte.</p>
<p> LDV vine de la Leonardo Da Vinci,  probabil cel mai mare inventator si inovator din istorie care ne-a inspirat in  munca noastra si caruia vrem sa-i calcam pe urme in domeniul crypto.</p>
<p> Bank am pus in brandul noatru  pentru ca ne dorim sa devenim in 5 ani o banca hibrid care sa functioneze  armonios atat cu crypto cat si cu FIAT.</p>
<p> Asteptam cu drag feedback, mai  ales ca ne dorim ca acest proiect sa fie unul pentru utilizatori, vom face toate  eforturile sa satisfacem toate necesitatile si exigentele voastre si sa fim cat  mai aproape de voi atunci cand va fi nevoie.</p>
<p> Cateva zile pana ne intram in ritm avem rugamintea sa fiti  ingaduitori in perspectiva unor stangacii. Nu suntem perfecti dar suntem  perfectibili&nbsp;:) </p>
<p> Cu drag,</p>
<p> Echipa LDV Crypto Bank</p>

Dupa nici mai mult nici mai putin de 11 luni de munca am  terminat proiectul nostru de exchange,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ldvbank.com" target="_blank">www.ldvbank.com</a>

Lansare!

<p>Urmatorii 5 pasi in piata crypto pe termen de 12-48 de luni:</p>
<p> 1. Legalizarea si regularizarea pietei. In acest moment domeniul  crypto nu este ilegal aproape nicaieri in lume. Doar poate mai dificil de  utilizat. In schimb este la limita legii tocmai pentru ca este o tehnologie  foarte noua pentru care este greu de creat un cadru legal. Momentan crypto este  legalizat in Japonia si Estonia. Tari care alaturi de altele printre care Rusia  si Emiratele Arabe Unite si-au manifestat deja interesul sa-si faca moneda digitala proprie. Guvernele,  decat sa baneze crypto, vor prefera sa-l legalizeze si taxeze. Iar odata cu  regularizarea va creste si increderea in acest domeniu, lucru care ii va face  chiar si pe cei mai sceptici sa-l utilizeze. </p>
<p> 2. Marii jucatori vor intra si ei  in piata si automat asta nu poate sa duca decat la crestere. Telegram, unul  dintre cele mai mari servicii de mesagerie a anuntat deja un ICO care se pare  ca va deveni cel mai mare creat vreodata. Kodak va lansa si el in curand unul.  Sunt deasemenea convins ca Facebook, Alibaba, Amazon sau Apple se vor implica  si ei in curand. Daca nu te aliniezi cu tehnologia de ultima ora risti sa devii  invechit. Si acesti giganti nu asa au ajuns unde sunt acum.</p>
<p> 3. CoinMarketCap va depasi pentru  prima data un trilion de dolari. Poate majoritatea monedelor de acum se vor  pierde pe drum. Dar vor mai veni altele si multe dintre ele vor avea utilitate  din ce in ce mai mare, vor fi proiecte serioase si de anvergura si vor aduce  plus valoare. Plus valoare = incredere = numar mai mare de  utilizatori/investitori=crestere market cap = crestere valoare monede.</p>
<p> 4. Cu timpul, in 2-3-4 ani, piata  se va stabiliza si nu va mai returna 5-10X pe an din investitie. Va da poate  10-20% pe luna. Fata de dobanzile infime, aproape inexistente de la banci in  momentul de fata, corelat cu regularizarea si automat increderea mai mare in  crypto, este oricum enorm. Oamenii isi vor muta aici economiile, creand astfel  o &quot;noua ramura de business&quot; in acest domeniu, pastrarea si  valorificarea economiilor populatiei.</p>
<p> 5. Corelat si cu punctul 4. vor aparea primele Crypto Banci,  banci hybrid care vor opera atat cu FIAT cat si cu CRYPTO. Deja exista proiecte  cu potential in acest sens. vezi Bankera, GLOBAL CRYPTO BANK sau Bnk To The  Future. And more to come&nbsp; </p>
<p>P.S.  Cele expuse reprezinta concluzii personale in urma activitatii de zi cu si in  crypto si a research-ului. Accept cu drag dezbateri/alte pareri decat cea  personala!</p>

Urmatorii 5 pasi in piata crypto pe termen de 12-48 de luni:

Urmatorii 5 pasi in piata crypto pe termen de 12-48 de luni

<p>Dear TOKERO Community,

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We hope this message finds you well. Today, we want to share an important update regarding <strong>Swingby (SWINGBY)</strong> on TOKERO.</p>
<p>Every coin and token we have listed on TOKERO, from 2018 to 2022, has had a technical reason behind it. We have always aimed to provide our users with a diverse and secure trading experience. However, as we continue to evolve and grow, it's crucial for us to make strategic decisions that align with our long-term vision.</p>
<p>When we initially listed Swingby back in 2021, it was with great enthusiasm and optimism for its groundbreaking technology, aimed at bridging different blockchains together. We believed that Swingby had the potential to empower users to seamlessly move their crypto assets between different blockchain networks and benefit from decentralized finance (DeFi) opportunities across the board.</p>
<p>Over time, we have closely monitored the performance and development of Swingby within our platform. Unfortunately, despite the initial promise, Swingby has faced certain technical challenges that have impacted its functionality and user experience.</p>
<p>After careful consideration and evaluation, we have made the difficult decision to <strong>delist Swingby (SWINGBY) from TOKERO</strong> as of October 11th, 2023. This decision was not made lightly, and we want to assure you that it was based on a thorough assessment of the token's performance and its alignment with our platform's standards.</p>
<p>The delisting process will be executed in a professional and responsible manner to ensure minimal disruption to our users. The current version of Swingby is an <strong>ERC20 token</strong>, so you will have to withdraw it to an <strong>ERC20 compatible wallet</strong>. Alternatively, you can choose to <strong>sell the Swingby tokens you hold on TOKERO to USDT</strong>.</p>
<p>Please note that you have to make a choice whether to sell or withdraw the tokens by <strong>October 11th, 2023</strong>. Starting <strong>October 12th, 2023</strong>, Swingby will only be visible to users who had held or still hold the token, and in our database. Should you still hold any tokens after the delisting date, the only available option we will keep is withdrawing but paying the withdrawal fee in ETH (the native currency for ERC20 tokens). Also please note that should any future upgrades be done to the token itself (i.e. moving to another blockchain or changing the contract address) we may or may not follow through with applying the change on our end, and you may find yourself in the situation of having lost your tokens. Should you consider you are in that situation, please contact our support team and we will look in depth at the specified situation at that moment.</p>
<p>We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We remain committed to offering a secure and diverse range of cryptocurrency assets on our platform, and this decision is part of our ongoing effort to maintain the highest standards.</p>
<p>We want to thank you for your continued support as we continue to improve and grow our platform. We will always prioritize the security and satisfaction of our users, and we look forward to providing you with more exciting opportunities in the future.</p>
<p>If you have any questions or need assistance with the withdrawal process, please do not hesitate to contact our support team.</p>
<p><strong>Thank you for being a valued member of the TOKERO community!</strong></p>
<p><strong>With regards, </strong><br />
<strong>Sabin Simionescu, </strong><br />
<strong>Co-CEO of TOKERO</strong></p>

Dear TOKERO Community,

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<br />
We hope this message finds you well. Today, we want to share an important update regarding <strong>Swingby (SWINGBY)</strong> on TOKERO.

Important Announcement: Delisting of Swingby (SWINGBY) from TOKERO

Greetings,<br />
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I am Marius Morra, the CEO of TOKERO, and I am delighted to present to you our Q2 Quarterly Report. <br /><br />This report encapsulates the remarkable progress and achievements we have made during this dynamic quarter in the world of crypto. It is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our team, as well as the continuous support and engagement from our valued community.

Q2 Quarterly Report: A Period of Growth and Achievements


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    <h2 id="crypto-report-article-3">Starbucks Teams Up With Micah Johnson's Aku NFT Project </h2>
    <p>Starbucks' Web3 loyalty program, Odyssey, is partnering with the non-fungible token (NFT) collection Aku, created by former Major League Baseball player Micah Johnson. This collaboration involves launching a new digital collectible Stamp designed by Aku, as part of a new Journey called "Aku Adventure" available to Odyssey members from July 17, 2023, to August 13, 2023. Aku's NFTs, popular among celebrities like Trevor Noah, Pusha T, and Tyra Banks, are centered around inspiring children to dream big. Alongside this partnership, Starbucks pledged to donate $100,000 to Blessings in a Backpack, a non-profit organization addressing child food insecurity. This collaboration follows previous successful NFT releases by Starbucks as part of the Odyssey program, including "The Siren Collection" and "The Starbucks First Store Collection," despite initial technical difficulties experienced by collectors due to high demand.
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    <h2 id="crypto-report-article-4">Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Discount Narrows to Lowest Since May 2022</h2>
    <p>The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust's (GBTC) discount to its net asset value (NAV) has been decreasing, currently sitting at around 27%, the lowest level since May 2022. The narrowing of this discount, which had escalated to nearly 50% last year, has been influenced by BlackRock's mid-June application to launch a spot bitcoin ETF in the US. This move triggered similar filings from other industry players, including Fidelity, prompting optimism among investors that the SEC may approve a spot bitcoin ETF after years of rejections. Such hopes have encouraged buying in GBTC, which Grayscale had previously sought to convert into a spot bitcoin ETF, a proposal that was rejected by the SEC. While the prospect of SEC approval for a spot bitcoin ETF is currently high, caution is advised, given the ongoing SEC lawsuit against Coinbase, the proposed crypto custodian for the BlackRock fund.<br /><div class="readMoreButtonWrapper"><a class="whiteBtn" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2023/07/10/grayscale-bitcoin-trust-discount-narrows-to-lowest-since-may-2022/">Read more</a></div></p></div><div class="articleSummaryWrapper">
    <h2 id="crypto-report-article-5">Distressed Crypto Specialist Thomas Braziel Sets Up Investment, Advisory Firm</h2>
    <p>Thomas Braziel, the co-founder and managing partner of 507 Capital, is establishing a new firm named 117 Partners to expand his operations into the crypto sector. This new entity will provide brokerage and advisory services, along with direct deals, in addition to buying bankruptcy claims, an area where Braziel's original firm has a significant history. 507 Capital started purchasing bankruptcy claims from Mt. Gox in 2015 and has since been involved in several high-profile insolvencies and restructurings in the crypto space, including Cred Inc., Quadriga, 3AC, Celsius, and FTX. Braziel announced the creation of 117 Partners as a hybrid between advisory and investment, marking a strategic shift from his previous focus solely on distressed assets.<br /><div class="readMoreButtonWrapper"><a class="whiteBtn" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.coindesk.com/business/2023/07/10/distressed-crypto-specialist-thomas-braziel-sets-up-investment-advisory-firm/">Read more</a></div></p></div>

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Crypto Report - Monday July 10th, 2023

<div class="d-none"><p>This article was generated by TOKERObot 🤖.</p></div><h2>Summary</h2><ol class="cryptoNewsReportSummaryList"><h2><a class="articleSummaryLink" href="#crypto-report-article-1">Why Edinburgh Is Zumo's Crypto Hub</a></h2><h2><a class="articleSummaryLink" href="#crypto-report-article-2">Shiba Inu-Based Shibarium Blockchain Expected to Go Live in August</a></h2><h2><a class="articleSummaryLink" href="#crypto-report-article-3">BlackRock CEO’s Turnabout on Bitcoin Elicits Cheers, Skepticism of Crypto Cred</a></h2><h2><a class="articleSummaryLink" href="#crypto-report-article-4">Storj, Filecoin and Solana Lead First Week of July Crypto Market Gains</a></h2><h2><a class="articleSummaryLink" href="#crypto-report-article-5">First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Whales Are Increasing, but BTC Sent to Exchanges Continues to Fall. What Does the Trend Mean? </a></h2></ol><br /><div class="articleSummaryWrapper">
    <h2 id="crypto-report-article-1">Why Edinburgh Is Zumo's Crypto Hub</h2>
    <p>Edinburgh-based digital-assets infrastructure platform Zumo is making waves in the crypto world, leveraging the city's rich computer science heritage and strong talent pool. Co-founded by Nick Jones and Paul Roach, Zumo offers Web2 companies an entry point into Web3. The choice of Edinburgh was influenced by the city's academic strength in informatics, its launch of a blockchain and AI accelerator, and its position as the UK's second-largest startup hub. Despite the challenges posed by a small local talent pool and Brexit, the co-founders remain optimistic about the future of the company in Edinburgh. They see potential for the UK to become a global digital-assets hub, drawing parallels with Singapore, Switzerland, and Abu Dhabi. This optimism extends to Zumo's expansion plans, which include establishing a secondary regulatory hub in Abu Dhabi this year to tap into the MENA and South Asian markets. Despite its global aspirations, Zumo maintains a primarily UK-focused business structure, with its Financial Conduct Authority-registered business listed in Scotland and its holding company listed in England.<br /><div class="readMoreButtonWrapper"><a class="whiteBtn" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.coindesk.com/consensus-magazine/2023/07/07/why-edinburgh-is-zumos-crypto-hub/">Read more</a></div></p></div><div class="articleSummaryWrapper">
    <h2 id="crypto-report-article-2">Shiba Inu-Based Shibarium Blockchain Expected to Go Live in August</h2>
    <p>The much-anticipated layer 2 blockchain, Shibarium, is slated to go live following a conference in Toronto in August, according to developer Shytoshi Kusama. Layer 2 blockchains are off-chain systems that help alleviate scaling and data bottlenecks by bundling multiple transactions into one. Kusama revealed that all Shiba Inu-branded projects, along with the completed Worldpaper and Treat, would be released at the event. The decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) DoggyDAO, which will fund projects on Shibarium, will also be introduced then. The Shibarium testnet has recorded substantial activity, with 20 million transactions from approximately 16 million wallets as of June, suggesting a strong demand for the network. Developers have indicated that Shibarium will primarily focus on metaverse and gaming applications, especially with the expected growth in the non-fungible token (NFT) sector. This launch could strengthen the fundamentals of the Shiba Inu (SHIB) token, which began as a meme coin but has since aimed to establish itself as a serious project with its own blockchain network and decentralized application ecosystem.<br /><div class="readMoreButtonWrapper"><a class="whiteBtn" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2023/07/07/shiba-inu-based-shibarium-blockchain-expected-to-go-live-in-august/">Read more</a></div></p></div><div class="articleSummaryWrapper">
    <h2 id="crypto-report-article-3">BlackRock CEO’s Turnabout on Bitcoin Elicits Cheers, Skepticism of Crypto Cred</h2>
    <p>BlackRock CEO Larry Fink's newfound support for Bitcoin has drawn mixed reactions, with some suggesting it may pave the way for more Wall Street executives to embrace cryptocurrencies. However, critics argue his favored method of investment - the exchange-traded fund (ETF) - deviates from the original decentralized ideals of digital assets. Fink, previously known for his skepticism towards cryptocurrencies, recently stated that Bitcoin could "revolutionize finance." His endorsement, however, centers on making it easier and cheaper to trade and invest in Bitcoin through ETFs, rather than promoting the core concept of decentralization. Critics fear this approach undermines the primary feature of Bitcoin: the ability to control funds without needing a third-party manager. Despite these concerns, Fink's change of stance could help with Bitcoin's mass adoption and further embed it into mainstream consciousness. Paul McCaffery, managing director at Keefe Bruyette & Woods, views Fink's move as a "game-changer" that could encourage other Wall Street investors to allocate more money to the cryptocurrency.
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    <h2 id="crypto-report-article-4">Storj, Filecoin and Solana Lead First Week of July Crypto Market Gains</h2>
    <p>Crypto storage tokens, specifically Filecoin's FIL and Storj's STORJ, led the market gains during the first week of July, outperforming larger cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether. Storj, a crypto-backed cloud storage platform often seen as an alternative to services like Amazon or Google, saw its native token increase by 15% over the week. Filecoin, another decentralized protocol for renting out spare storage, and a competitor to Storj with a nearly $2 billion market value, also saw a 12% gain in the same period. Meanwhile, Bitcoin dipped 0.7% and Ether fell 3.5%, with traders attributing the stagnant price movement to market uncertainty, conflicting economic data, and ongoing central bank deliberations about managing high inflation without triggering a severe recession. Solana's SOL token also made notable gains, rising 12% over the week, though the reasons behind the surge remain unclear. The CoinDesk Market Index, a measure of crypto market performance, dropped 1.3% over the past week, with only the Indices' Computing Sector posting weekly gains.
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    <h2 id="crypto-report-article-5">First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Whales Are Increasing, but BTC Sent to Exchanges Continues to Fall. What Does the Trend Mean? </h2>
    <p>The number of large Bitcoin holders, also known as whales, is on the rise while the amount of Bitcoin sent to exchanges is decreasing, suggesting bullishness among investors. This comes amid recent market fluctuations that saw Bitcoin dip below $30,000 following strong ADP private sector jobs reports and ISM Services Index, before rebounding back above this threshold. The positive jobs data may prompt the U.S. central bank to implement further rate cuts to control inflation, a move that typically impacts crypto and other asset markets negatively. Despite these market dynamics, many investors remain hopeful that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will reverse its pattern of rejecting spot Bitcoin ETF filings. Ether followed a similar trend, dropping after the ADP report, which showed an addition of 497,000 jobs, exceeding forecasts. Other major cryptos also experienced significant declines before recovering some ground. According to Richard Mico, U.S. CEO of Banxa, Bitcoin's support at $30,000 signals an increasingly optimistic sentiment among investors. Despite the increase in Bitcoin whales, these large holders appear hesitant to move their assets to centralized exchanges, possibly due to exchange risk or regulatory concerns.
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Crypto Report - Friday July 7th, 2023

<div class="d-none"><p>This article was generated by TOKERObot 🤖.</p></div><h2>Summary</h2><ol class="cryptoNewsReportSummaryList"><h2><a class="articleSummaryLink" href="#crypto-report-article-1">Bitcoin Could Rally to $125K by End-2024: Matrixport</a></h2><h2><a class="articleSummaryLink" href="#crypto-report-article-2">Lightning Labs Unveils Bitcoin Tools for AI</a></h2><h2><a class="articleSummaryLink" href="#crypto-report-article-3">You Can Now Buy NFTs on Twitter Through Inspect's Browser Extension</a></h2><h2><a class="articleSummaryLink" href="#crypto-report-article-4">First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Cash Rises More Than 10%</a></h2><h2><a class="articleSummaryLink" href="#crypto-report-article-5">CryptoQuant Parent Raises $6.5M Round Led by Atinum Investment </a></h2></ol><br /><div class="articleSummaryWrapper">
    <h2 id="crypto-report-article-1">Bitcoin Could Rally to $125K by End-2024: Matrixport</h2>
    <p>Crypto services provider Matrixport anticipates Bitcoin could rally to $125,000 by the end of 2024. This forecast is based on data indicating a bull market typically follows the end of a bear market, marked by setting a 12-month high for the first time in at least a year. Such a signal was observed last month when Bitcoin prices topped $31,000, the highest since June 2022. Markus Thielen, head of research and strategy at Matrixport, suggests that based on historical patterns, Bitcoin prices could increase by +123% over twelve months and by +310% over eighteen months, reaching $65,539 in twelve months and $125,731 over eighteen months. Matrixport's prediction aligns with Bitcoin's trend of experiencing sharp uptrends in the 12-18 months following the halving of the mining reward. The next halving, reducing the new coins per block from 6.5 BTC to 3.25 BTC, is slated for March/April next year.<br /><div class="readMoreButtonWrapper"><a class="whiteBtn" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2023/07/06/bitcoin-could-rally-to-125k-by-2024-end-matrixport/">Read more</a></div></p></div><div class="articleSummaryWrapper">
    <h2 id="crypto-report-article-2">Lightning Labs Unveils Bitcoin Tools for AI</h2>
    <p>Artificial intelligence applications such as OpenAI’s GPT series can now send, receive, and hold Bitcoin (BTC) using a suite of new tools unveiled by Lightning Labs. The announcement follows the significant growth of the AI industry and the popularity of AI models like ChatGPT. Lightning Labs aims to address the absence of a native Internet-based payment system in large language models (LLMs), which currently rely on traditional methods like credit cards. The company has developed tools that incorporate Bitcoin micropayments via Lightning with popular AI software libraries like LangChain. This integration is expected to reduce software deployment costs and broaden the range of AI use cases. One potential use case is creating software that charges for API access, allowing AI software or agents to pay for access based on the quality of responses received. Despite the success of chatbots, Lightning Labs predicts that the majority of use cases will be discovered in enterprise and software-as-a-service applications.<br /><div class="readMoreButtonWrapper"><a class="whiteBtn" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2023/07/06/lightning-labs-unveils-bitcoin-tools-for-ai/">Read more</a></div></p></div><div class="articleSummaryWrapper">
    <h2 id="crypto-report-article-3">You Can Now Buy NFTs on Twitter Through Inspect's Browser Extension</h2>
    <p>NFT Inspect, a tool for analyzing and monitoring non-fungible tokens (NFTs), is collaborating with Web3 company MoonPay to allow Twitter users to buy NFTs and cryptocurrencies via its Chrome browser extension. The extension, launched last month, provides real-time data on NFT collections frequently used as Twitter profile pictures and allows users to analyze how an NFT is used on the platform. The new partnership will enable users to buy various cryptocurrencies through MoonPay's payment infrastructure, which supports methods like debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and local bank transfers, to then purchase NFTs. The collaboration aims to promote crypto adoption and create an inclusive digital payments ecosystem. NFT Inspect, revived under new ownership in March, continues to develop its tools to help NFT traders track market trends. Meanwhile, MoonPay, which recently partnered with Mastercard, enables customers to buy NFTs on various platforms without the need to first buy cryptocurrency.<br /><div class="readMoreButtonWrapper"><a class="whiteBtn" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.coindesk.com/web3/2023/07/06/you-can-now-buy-nfts-on-twitter-through-inspects-browser-extension/">Read more</a></div></p></div><div class="articleSummaryWrapper">
    <h2 id="crypto-report-article-4">First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Cash Rises More Than 10%</h2>
    <p>Bitcoin (BTC) rallied to a new 13-month high of over $31,500 before pulling back to around $31,100, a more than 2% increase for the day. However, the top performer among large-cap cryptocurrencies on Thursday was Bitcoin Cash (BCH), which rose by over 12%, following its listing on EDX Markets, backed by Fidelity, Charles Schwab, and Citadel Securities. TradingView data suggests this upward trend could continue in July, historically a good month for cryptos. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink indicated his belief that Bitcoin and other cryptos could revolutionize the financial system, potentially replacing gold as an international hedge asset. In other news, payment services company Circle is considering issuing a stablecoin in Japan, following new legislation governing stablecoins that came into effect on June 1. Despite BCH's recent gains, the BCH/Korean won trading volume has seen a significant decline from $557 million to $303 million in the past week, indicating that Korean investors have reduced their BCH purchases.
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    <h2 id="crypto-report-article-5">CryptoQuant Parent Raises $6.5M Round Led by Atinum Investment </h2>
    <p>Data analytics platform CryptoQuant's parent company, Team Blackbird, has successfully raised $6.5 million in a Series A funding round, led by South Korean firm Atinum Investment. The CEO of Team Blackbird, Joo Gi-Young, emphasized the importance of reliable information and data analysis for speculative investments in digital assets, which are often viewed as risky. He asserted that CryptoQuant’s primary value lies in its ability to establish new investment methodologies and evaluation criteria for digital assets based on accurate data. The funds secured from this round will be allocated towards recruiting for both the company's South Korean and international operations. This latest funding round elevates the total capital raised by the company to $9 million, with past contributions coming from Galaxy Interactive and Mirae Asset Capital.<br /><div class="readMoreButtonWrapper"><a class="whiteBtn" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.coindesk.com/business/2023/07/06/cryptoquant-parent-raises-65m-round-led-by-atinum-investment/">Read more</a></div></p></div>

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