The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Feb. 15-21. Source: https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2024/02/17/protocol-latest-tech-news-crypto-blockchain/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

Illicit addresses sent $22.2 billion in cryptocurrency to services in 2023, a decrease from $31.5 billion in 2022, and centralized exchanges remain the primary destination. Source: https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2024/02/15/crypto-money-laundering-dropped-30-last-year-chainalysis-says/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

The bank lifted its rating on Coinbase stock to reflect rising crypto prices following the approval of spot bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. Source: https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2024/02/15/coinbase-upgraded-to-neutral-ahead-of-earnings-at-jpmorgan-as-shares-surge/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

The Binance-owned wallet has been the victim of multiple cyber attacks during 2023. Source: https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2024/02/15/us-cyber-authorities-investigate-binance-trust-wallet-ios-app-for-vulnerabilities/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

Ether’s 14-week RSI has topped 70, a threshold that marked previous parabolic bull runs. Source: https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2024/02/15/jump-in-ethers-relative-strength-index-warrants-your-attention-here-is-why/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

The partnership will be a “significant step” in integrating telecom capabilities into the blockchain technology, the firms said. Source: https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2024/02/15/telefonica-teams-up-with-chainlink-to-provide-security-against-sim-swap-hacks/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

Bitcoin’s ongoing rally is telling of current market perceptions about fiat currencies, with sentiment being weakest for the Japanese yen. Source: https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2024/02/15/bitcoin-hits-record-high-in-yen-terms-reflecting-stress-on-japans-fiat-currency/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

Just after Hamas’ terrorist attacks in Israel last year, crypto took blame for helping fund such brutal killing. While the prominent media reports were later bashed by cryptocurrency experts, …

An informal document shared among EU officials shows digital finance, and thereby crypto, topping a list of priorities to be discussed. Source: https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/02/14/upcoming-high-level-eu-financial-policy-talks-could-steer-crypto-oversight-source/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

Coinbase is expected to report strong revenue numbers, given an uptick in crypto trading volume towards the end of 2023. Source: https://www.coindesk.com/business/2024/02/14/coinbase-to-report-strong-earnings-muted-benefits-from-etf-hype-analysts-say/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines