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Worldcoin, the crypto startup co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, announced a major expansion to its eye-scanning identity platform on Wednesday, including integrations with major tech firms and a new multi-level verification system for the World ID "digital passport."Tiago Sada, the head of product at Tools for Humanity, the company behind Worldcoin, said in an

news Token, a San Francisco and London-based open banking platform, raised $16.5m in funding from prominent tech funds including Opera Tech Ventures, the venture arm of BNP Paribas, Octopus Ventures, and EQT Ventures, according to an announcement Tuesday. This strategic round of funding comes on the heels of the company’s partnership with Mastercard. Token is…

Binance Australia halted Australian dollar (AUD) deposits and withdrawals by bank transfer as announced last month, the exchange said on Thursday.On May 18, Binance Australia said it would no longer facilitate AUD bank transfers using PayID "due to a decision made" by the third-party payment service provider. A May 22 update said the services will…

The cryptocurrency has gained 30% so far this week. Ether prices over 24 hours.(CoinDesk 20)Feb 5, 2021 at 2:22 p.m. UTCUpdated Feb 5, 2021 at 2:43 p.m. UTCEther Tops $1.7K, Setting New Record as CME Futures Launch NearsEther’s bull run continues with prices topping the $1,700 mark to set new all-time highs. At the current…

feature The Chinese government is indirectly participating in a security token offering (STO). The Nervos Network STO kicks off on Oct. 16, aiming to raise an undisclosed amount within two weeks through the CoinList platform. So far, Polychain Capital confirmed to CoinDesk it will contribute $5.7 million to the STO, in addition to previous investments.…

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton didn't have to say much when he delivered the keynote at Ripple's Swell conference in San Francisco. And indeed, he barely said anything relevant to the blockchain industry. The 42nd commander in chief has long been recognized for his rhetorical prowess, but there was little pressure on him to rouse…

Lyllah Ledesma is a CoinDesk Markets reporter currently based in Europe. She holds bitcoin, ether and small amounts of other crypto assets.Xapo Bank, a crypto-friendly institution based in Gibraltar, will allow customers to deposit and withdraw tether (USDT), the largest stablecoin by market cap, by the end of the month.The transactions will not incur fees,…

BCB has moved its custody operations to Ripple-owned Metaco’s platform.The move will allow the payments firm to consolidate its custody technology.BCB provides crypto payments and trading services for clients, including Gemini and Kraken.16:00[SPONSORED CONTENT] Alvaro Cosi of Switzerland for UNHCR shares his perspective on raising awareness and funding for refugees utilizing blockchain technology01:20XRP Climbs 14%

Dec 7, 2020 at 4:28 p.m. UTCUpdated Dec 7, 2020 at 4:38 p.m. UTCTreasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, image via ShutterstockG7 Officials Stress Need to Regulate Digital Currencies: US TreasuryG7 Finance Ministries on Monday stressed that they see a need to regulate digital currencies, according to a U.S. Treasury Department statement.U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin hosted…