Michael del Castillo

Michael is the founder of Media Luna Creations, an AI and Web3 consulting firm. He was the first hire at CoinDesk after it was purchased by Digital Currency Group in 2016 and has covered crypto for the New Yorker, Forbes, Fortune, and the American City Business Journals. Connect with him via email at [email protected] and on X at @DelRayMan

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Bitcoin Options Firm LedgerX Crosses Key Launch Hurdle

Thanks to a recent venture capital infusion, bitcoin swaps firm LedgerX is closer to final approval from the CFTC to open for business.

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Ex-Gemini Lawyer: SEC 'Unlikely' to Approve a Bitcoin ETF

The lawyer who helped craft Gemini's legal infrastructure predicts SEC approval for bitcoin ETFs probably won't happen soon.

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Trump's 'Acting' CFTC Chair Details Vision for Blockchain Regulation

The new "acting commissioner" of the CFTC, Christopher Giancarlo, has laid out his vision for the future of blockchain regulations.

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Digital Asset's New Challenger: DLT Disillusionment

DA's work with the ASX has resulted in some unhappy stakeholders, but it's all just a part of the process according to parties involved.

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Bitcoin Exchange Coinbase Receives New York BitLicense

San Francisco-based bitcoin exchange Coinbase has been granted its New York BitLicense, allowing it to continue doing business in the state.

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First Look: Deloitte's New Wall Street Lab is a Blockchain Playground

Deloitte's new blockchain laboratory in New York City is dedicated to capitalizing on the city's diverse set of industries.

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Swift is Building a Blockchain App to Optimize Global Cash Liquidity

Swift's newest blockchain project is aimed at improving the management of its so-called nostro accounts for cross-border payment.

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'Satoshi Roundtable' Brings Blockchain Bigwigs Back for Third Year

Bitcoin movers and shakers at this year's "Satoshi Roundtable" will be joined by members of the World Bank and other financial institutions.

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R3 Will Close Blockchain's Biggest-Ever Investment in Q1, CEO Says

R3CEV CEO David Rutter says what he calls the "largest" venture capital investment in the blockchain industry will be closed imminently.

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$11 Trillion Bet: DTCC to Process Derivatives With Blockchain Tech

The DTCC is moving $11tn-worth of derivatives transactions to a blockchain, thanks to a deal with IBM, R3CEV and Axoni.

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