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KuCoin in talks to buy out ailing crypto companies

Crypto exchange KuCoin is in talks to buy the assets of distressed companies with strong core technologies, said CEO Johnny Lyu. The company is looking into crypto firms that can contribute to the growth of the industry but are being hurt in the market downturn. Lyu also said there will be a “not so dramatic” de-coupling of the crypto market from the traditional financial markets in the near future.

He added that the crypto industry cannot grow while it continues to follow the rules set by centralized financial markets.

Crypto prices today: Bitcoin up 3.5%, ETH rises 4%

Bitcoin is currently trading at $19,866.63, an increase of 3.53% over the previous day. Ethereum is up 4% over the last 24 hours to $1,343.24. Solana rose 4.4% to $33.6, while Cardano is trading higher by 2.8% at $0.433. Avalanche (AVAX) rose 4.20% to $17.34. The global crypto market cap stands at $952.14 billion, a 2.63% increase over the previous day.

NFT monthly sales top $947M as Solana gains ground on Ethereum

As per a DappRadar report, the non-fungible token (NFT) market produced almost $947 million worth of trading volume in September 2022. That compares to $927 million in August and nearly $916 million in July. Solana NFT sales nearly doubled last month due to high-profile projects. While overall volume remained stagnant, individual NFT sales are keeping pace and high-value NFTs on Ethereum are still selling.

Argentina’s state-owned energy company moves into crypto mining

YPF, Argentina’s state-owned energy company, is supplying power to an undisclosed international crypto mining company. Three months ago, the renewable energy arm of YPF (YPF Luz) commenced a 1 megawatt (MW) pilot operation that provides power generated from waste gas left over from oil production.

Unregulated crypto could pose threat to financial system: FSOC

The US Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) warned that cryptos could pose risks to the financial system if their overall scale or link with traditional banking grows without regulation and oversight. “The rapid growth of digital asset activities, including stablecoins and lending and borrowing on digital assets trading platforms, is an important emerging vulnerability,” the FSOC said in a new report.

KuCoin’s KCS token tanks amid insolvency rumors

The price of KuCoin (KCS), the native token of the KuCoin crypto exchange, has tanked over the past seven days following insolvency rumors. KCS was down 17.34% in the past week, trading for $8.75. According to reports, KuCoin had exposure to Terra’s ill-fated LUNA and UST cryptocurrencies as well as insolvent crypto hedge firm Three Arrows Capital.

Crypto prices today: Bitcoin up 6.2%, ETH jumps 10%

Bitcoin is currently trading at $20,294.07, an increase of 6.22% over the previous day. Ethereum jumped 10.3% over the last 24 hours to $1,158.23. Solana rose 9.46% to $35.75, while Cardano is trading higher by 3.97% at $0.465. Avalanche (AVAX) has surged 8.5% to $18.10. The global crypto market cap stands at $914.16 billion, a 5.8% increase over the previous day.

Alibaba, Tencent to require ID checks for NFT purchases

Tencent, Ant Group, Baidu, JD.com, and other leading Chinese tech companies have issued a “self-disciplined development proposal” for the digital collectible industry. They would introduce real-name authentication for users who issue, buy, and sell non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Digital collectible platforms should also hold relevant regulatory certifications and ensure the security of underlying blockchain technologies.

WonderFi closes acquisition of crypto trading platform Coinberry

Crypto marketplace WonderFi closed its $30 million acquisition of Canadian crypto trading platform Coinberry. Competition Bureau Canada, Ontario Securities Commission, and other provincial regulatory boards had approved the deal. WonderFi houses decentralised finance (DeFi), play-to-earn gaming, and NFT (GameFi) businesses under one platform.

India’s position on crypto vindicated by global trends: Report

As per reports, India’s conservative position on not encouraging crypto trading is being rapidly justified by negative experiences of global crypto funds. Amidst the recent market crash, Three Arrows Capital (a popular Singapore-based crypto hedge fund) is in deep financial trouble. Many experts believe that India correctly predicted the adverse economic headwinds and perhaps saved many investors from economic ruin.