📈 False Cointelegraph Report Leads to Bitcoin Pump
In this edition we explore the false Cointelegraph report, Ferrari crypto payment options, a blockchain recycling program, SBF’s trial and more.
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In this edition we explore the false Cointelegraph report, Ferrari crypto payment options, a blockchain recycling program, SBF’s trial and more.
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⁉️ False Cointelegraph Report Leads to Bitcoin Pumps
On October 16th, Cointelegraph incorrectly announced that the SEC had approved a spot Bitcoin ETF. Following the announcement, Bitcoin prices shot up. Many lawyers and analysts were quick to respond on X, questioning the source of the information. Cointelegraph has since apologized and released a report detailing what happened. In the report, the company confirmed that the information posted on X had not been fact-checked and had come from a rumour on a Telegraph channel.
🚀 TON to Attempt World’s Fastest Blockchain
The Open Network (TON) is a community-based open internet, blockchain and cryptocurrency designed by Telegram. Recently, TON announced a public network performance test. The test is scheduled for October 31st and will attempt to beat the current world record for the fastest blockchain by conducting the most transactions per second.
🚗 Ferrari Announces Crypto Payment Option
You can now purchase your new Ferrari with crypto! In an interview with Reuters, Ferrari’s sales chief, Enrico Galliera, outlined the company’s aim to connect with a wider range of potential clients. Ferrari is collaborating with BitPay to enable payments and the program is available for customers in the U.S. with plans to expand to Europe. This announcement follows Tesla’s cessation of their crypto payment program back in 2021.
♻️ Dfinity to Attempt Blockchain Based Recycling Incentives
The Dfinity Foundation, a Swiss not-for-profit blockchain research firm, intends to develop a global standard to incentivise recycling using blockchain. The project will be released in collaboration with Roland Berger, a European consultancy. The system intends to offer options to buy, sell and trade credits in order to incentivize recycling.
📢 SBF’s Trial in Summary
Last week marked the second week of Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial. Two key witnesses, Gary Wang and Caroline Ellison, took the stand. Both Wang, former FTX cofounder, and Ellison, SBF’s ex-girlfriend and former CEO of Alameda, testified against SBF. The witnesses detailed operations between Alameda and FTX and outlined the months leading up to FTX’s downfall. The week ended with former CEO of BlockFi, Zac Prince, testifying on his firm’s relationship with FTX. On October 16th, the trial began again with former head of engineering at FTX, Nishad Singh, taking the stand.
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🤩 This Week on Crypto Twitter
so i actually think the point is valid as sites are rewarded for speed not accuracy — look how many followers watcher guru has for example
— Tim Copeland (@Timccopeland) October 16, 2023
but it sounds bad in today's context https://t.co/vgVFRWDCX3
JUST IN: US #CPI inflation comes in at 3.7% for September, higher than the 3.6% expected.
— CoinGecko (@coingecko) October 12, 2023
Here's some notable non-fake news: Cathie Wood saying the SEC staff (who is curr engaging w spot issuers for first time ever) "understands bitcoin and its merits" and that it was just Gary standing in way (which is what we sensed as well) via intv w/ @natbrunell pic.twitter.com/joRxdL8q3v
— Eric Balchunas (@EricBalchunas) October 16, 2023
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