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COP28 and Bitcoin: The Beginning of a Beautiful Friendship?
COP28 kicks off in the UAE this week. While it is likely to deliver the usual ineffective hand-wringing, at significant cost, this year there is a twist: the presence of Bitcoin delegates shows just how far the industry has come, says Noelle Acheson.

Hong Kong Chief Says Regulators May Get Powers to Crack Down on Unlicensed Crypto Exchanges: Report
The Securities and Futures Commission said it does not have the power to close unlicensed crypto exchanges.

Bitcoin Remains On Track for 0K by Year-End 2024: Standard Chartered
An earlier-than-expected spot bitcoin ETF in the U.S. could be the catalyst, said the bank.

Protocol Village: Chainlink Expands Staking Mechanism to 45M LINK
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Nov. 23-29, with live updates throughout.

Bitcoin Pushes Above .7K on Dovish Comments From Fed's Waller
The recently hawkish Fed governor said rate cuts could be on the agenda if inflation continues to decline.

Central Banks Have No Interest in Personal Data, BIS Official Says While Promoting CBDCs
The Bank for International Settlements has been calling on countries to prepare for CBDCs as governments face backlash over privacy concerns.

Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao Steps Down From Binance.US Board

Digital Euro Can End Bank Crises, Is Better Than Deposits, Ex-Bank of Spain Chief Says
A central bank digital currency (CBDC) could also be used to deregulate banking activities and help the banking sector grow, Miguel Fernández Ordóñez said during a European Parliament hearing on a digital euro.

A16z Backs Web3 Consumer App Setter in M Seed Round
Setter aims to address “the complexity and unfriendliness of current wallet technologies,” making entry into Web3 a seamless experience for more users.

First Mover Americas: Spot Bitcoin ETFs in Brazil Find Hefty Demand
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Nov. 28, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.