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San Francisco’s crypto exchange Kraken is reportedly considering introducing stock and ETFs on its platform, marking the first crypto exchange to expand past cryptocurrencies. Given the target year of 2024, these additions could flag a new era in trading platforms. Despite challenges, if successful, this could serve as a benchmark for other crypto exchanges to diversify asset classes.

Germany’s blockchain sector reported a 3% YoY increase in funding despite a global market recession, amassing $355 million through 34 deals. It holds a significant 2.4% share in global blockchain funding and 2.5% of the deals, significantly higher than last year. Amid a global funding decline, experts question whether Germany’s surge symbolizes a brave gamble or risky investment in a potentially exhausted sector.

The Cardano-based decentralized exchange (DEX) MuesliSwap plans to refund users affected by high slippage, resulting from confusion around its protocol feature. In order to resolve the issue, the team is rectifying the slippage problem while concurrently dealing with the ramifications of a 27% locked value decline.

“While meme token PEPE’s decline mirrors the struggling market sentiment, TG.Casino (TGC), an Ethereum-based casino platform, makes a strong case with its unique blend of online gaming and social networking. Despite crypto’s high-risk nature, emerging opportunities allow well-versed traders to navigate the market’s intriguing possibilities.”

Coinbase reportedly aimed to acquire bankrupt FTX Europe to expand its overseas derivatives business but ultimately pulled out. The sale of FTX Europe illustrates the high stakes in the crypto sphere, and the growth and risks associated with derivatives trading.

“Cryptocurrency markets experienced a slight downturn, likely affected by the recent Federal Reserve gathering. Bitcoin and Ether remained stable despite the setback, attracting investors to less-known sectors. Investing in crypto presales of budding projects could be a bold but lucrative strategy. However, caution is urged in this volatile landscape.”

“Franklin Templeton has applied to the SEC to launch a Bitcoin (BTC) spot exchange traded fund, joining several major financial institutions in a similar move. While the SEC’s decision is pending, Franklin Templeton’s ETF is structured as a trust, raising questions over the ability of such funds to handle the volatility of the crypto markets.”

“The cryptocurrency market faced increased volatility following revelations from FTX, a bankrupt crypto exchange with significant holdings. These developments sparked fears of potential asset liquidation flooding the market. Despite this turbulence, select producers, such as Wall Street Memes, Kaspa, Monero, Bitcoin BSC, and Bitcoin Cash, continue to show promising technical outlooks and robust fundamentals.”

“Synapse, a recognized DeFi protocol, regained 17% after an unexpected 25% dip this week due to a 9-million SYN token offload from Nima Capital. Post-dump, SYN witnessed unprecedented trading activity reaching a new 24-hour record of over $25 million.”

“Crypto infrastructure provider Qredo is reportedly laying off around 50 staff members, including key executives, reducing the firm’s headcount to around 130. The layoffs are part of a resizing strategy, an attempt to endure the difficult crypto market while refocusing efforts to save approximately 50% of its expenses.”