Bonk Rockets 30% to Lead Dog Meme Rebound; Floki Termed 'Utility Token' by CFTC

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2024. Dec. 21. 11:06

Bonk Rockets 30% to Lead Dog Meme Rebound; Floki Termed 'Utility Token' by CFTC Memecoins are known for their high volatility and tend to outperform major tokens during price rallies, serving as a leveraged bet

Tether Takes $775M Stake in Video-Sharing Platform Rumble; RUM Shares Soar 41%

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2024. Dec. 20. 22:15

Tether Takes $775M Stake in Video-Sharing Platform Rumble; RUM Shares Soar 41% Tether Takes $775M Stake in Video-Sharing Platform Rumble; RUM Shares Soar 41%

DeFi Protocol Usual's Surge Catapults Hashnote's Tokenized Treasury Over BlackRock's BUIDL

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2024. Dec. 20. 20:16

DeFi Protocol Usual's Surge Catapults Hashnote's Tokenized Treasury Over BlackRock's BUIDL Hashnote's USYC is the primary backing asset of the red-hot decentralized finance protocol Usual, whose USD0 stablecoin zoomed over $1 billion market capitalization in a few months.

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino Teases AI Platform Targeting Early 2025 Debut

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2024. Dec. 20. 19:07

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino Teases AI Platform Targeting Early 2025 Debut The company, known for its $140 billion U.S. dollar stablecoin USDT, has made significant efforts to expand beyond its stablecoin operations this year.

The Future Is AI-Centric, and Blockchains Need to Be as Well

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2024. Dec. 20. 17:57

The Future Is AI-Centric, and Blockchains Need to Be as Well For successful AI-blockchain integrations to become a reality, the infrastructure underpinning them needs a complete overhaul.

Agents of Evolution: Crypto’s Next Act

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2024. Dec. 20. 17:36

Agents of Evolution: Crypto’s Next Act On-chain agents combine the best features of memecoins and NFTs into a new asset class that will change the way people use their crypto.

Hailey Welch 'Fully Cooperating' With Lawyers Suing Over Failed HAWK Crypto

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2024. Dec. 20. 15:51

Hailey Welch 'Fully Cooperating' With Lawyers Suing Over Failed HAWK Crypto Hawk Tuah girl broke days of silence to say she wants to hold those responsible to account.

How Aggregation and Decentralized AI Will Completely Reshape Blockchains in 2025

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2024. Dec. 20. 15:42

How Aggregation and Decentralized AI Will Completely Reshape Blockchains in 2025 Transformative breakthroughs will finally enable blockchains to scale seamlessly and deliver on the promise of a fully connected “Internet of Value.”

How a Journalist Went From Exposing Mexican Cartels to Losing His Crypto Life Savings

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2024. Dec. 20. 15:20

How a Journalist Went From Exposing Mexican Cartels to Losing His Crypto Life Savings Olivier Acuña had to keep his wits about him to survive as a reporter. Then he worked in crypto and got scammed out of $400,000.

What Happened to Bitcoin's Santa Rally?

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2024. Dec. 20. 14:35

What Happened to Bitcoin's Santa Rally? Historically, the fourth quarter is the bitcoin's best; this year it's underperforming.

Bitcoin Plunges to $93K, Dogecoin Down 27% as Crypto Bloodbath Goes On

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2024. Dec. 20. 12:58

Bitcoin Plunges to $93K, Dogecoin Down 27% as Crypto Bloodbath Goes On Bitcoin Plunges to $93K, Dogecoin Down 27% as Crypto Bloodbath Goes On

Long-Term Bitcoin Holders Have Sold 1M BTC Since September: Van Straten

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2024. Dec. 20. 11:07

Long-Term Bitcoin Holders Have Sold 1M BTC Since September: Van Straten Bitcoin is at the biggest discount to its record high since the U.S. election.

Crypto Custody Firm Copper Withdraws U.K Registration Application

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2024. Dec. 20. 10:31

Crypto Custody Firm Copper Withdraws U.K Registration Application The decision is part of the company's strategic shift to focus on markets such as the U.S., Europe and the Middle East

Spot Bitcoin ETFs See Record Withdrawals as CME Futures Premium Signals Weaker Demand

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2024. Dec. 20. 09:32

Spot Bitcoin ETFs See Record Withdrawals as CME Futures Premium Signals Weaker Demand The exchange-traded funds lost a record $671.9 million as bitcoin extended post-Fed losses below $100,000.

Dogecoin's 11% Drop Leads Losses in Crypto Majors as Bitcoin Sours Festive Mood

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2024. Dec. 20. 06:28

Dogecoin's 11% Drop Leads Losses in Crypto Majors as Bitcoin Sours Festive Mood “We believe the root cause of the morning’s crash to be the market’s overly bullish positioning,” QCP traders said in a Friday note.

As Bitcoin's Post-Fed Price Dip Extends, This Key Contrary Indicator Offers Fresh Hope: Godbole

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2024. Dec. 20. 05:36

As Bitcoin's Post-Fed Price Dip Extends, This Key Contrary Indicator Offers Fresh Hope: Godbole A key contrary indicator is flashing green offering hope to BTC bulls anticipating a renewed upswing into six figures.

Could Bitcoin Become DeFi’s Collateral of Choice? Lombard Finance Says So

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2024. Dec. 19. 22:12

Could Bitcoin Become DeFi’s Collateral of Choice? Lombard Finance Says So Lombard Finance aims to produce a yield-bearing bitcoin token, and potentially unleash a new wave of liquidity into the DeFi ecosystem.

Aptos Labs CEO Mo Shaikh Quits; Avery Ching to Take His Place

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2024. Dec. 19. 21:30

Aptos Labs CEO Mo Shaikh Quits; Avery Ching to Take His Place The Aptos co-founder is sticking around as a strategic adviser, though.

Will AI Agents Form a Nation on Crypto Rails?

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2024. Dec. 19. 21:03

Will AI Agents Form a Nation on Crypto Rails? Agentic experiments this year mean that an AI network state may not be far away, says Youbi Capital’s Ivo Entchev.

AI Agents Could Form Nation on Crypto Rails

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2024. Dec. 19. 21:03

AI Agents Could Form Nation on Crypto Rails Agentic experiments this year mean that an AI network state may not be far away, says Youbi Capital’s Ivo Entchev.

Bitcoin Dips Below $96K While CoinDesk 20 Plunges 10% Amid Fed-Spurred Rout; SOL Surrenders Post-Election Rally

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2024. Dec. 19. 19:38

Bitcoin Dips Below $96K While CoinDesk 20 Plunges 10% Amid Fed-Spurred Rout; SOL Surrenders Post-Election Rally Fed Chair Jerome Powell's hawkish comments Wednesday on rate cuts have rattled investors across asset classes.

The Ownership Paradox: Why Blockchain Games Have Betrayed Digital Property Rights

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2024. Dec. 19. 19:18

The Ownership Paradox: Why Blockchain Games Have Betrayed Digital Property Rights Digital asset ownership is both a defining feature of blockchain games and a significant barrier, reflecting the complexities of blockchain gaming’s evolution.

2025 Will Be the Year of Decentralization: 5 Predictions

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2024. Dec. 19. 18:45

2025 Will Be the Year of Decentralization: 5 Predictions Bitcoin and other decentralized technologies such as DePIN will really come into their own in 2025, forecasts the COO of Unstoppable Domains.

Bitcoin in Bhutan: Charting Its Own Course of Economic Development

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2024. Dec. 19. 16:49

Bitcoin in Bhutan: Charting Its Own Course of Economic Development Bhutan is one of the largest sovereign holders of bitcoin. Hyla Fund’s Paola Origel visits and finds a small landlocked country punching above its weight.

El Salvador to Shut or Sell Chivo Crypto Wallet as Part of $3.5B IMF Deal

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2024. Dec. 19. 16:10

El Salvador to Shut or Sell Chivo Crypto Wallet as Part of $3.5B IMF Deal The country's concessions include that taxes must be paid in U.S. dollars, not bitcoin, and bitcoin acceptance will be made voluntary in the private sector.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: AVAX Declines 3.7% as Index Trades Lower

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2024. Dec. 19. 14:37

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: AVAX Declines 3.7% as Index Trades Lower Internet Computer also fell 3.7%, joining Avalanche as a top underperformer.

More Than Half of Crypto Tokens Debuted in 2024 Were Malicious: Blockaid

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2024. Dec. 19. 14:00

More Than Half of Crypto Tokens Debuted in 2024 Were Malicious: Blockaid As much as $1.4 billion was lost to crypto scams and fraud in 2024, Blockain said.

Founder of DeFi Giant Curve Gets Liquidated Again as CRV Slumps

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2024. Dec. 19. 13:38

Founder of DeFi Giant Curve Gets Liquidated Again as CRV Slumps Curve founder Michael Egorov played down the $882,000 liquidation on X.

Razzlekhan's Husband, the Bitfinex Hacker, Makes First Public Statement Since Arrest

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2024. Dec. 19. 12:24

Razzlekhan's Husband, the Bitfinex Hacker, Makes First Public Statement Since Arrest In a video posted to X, Ilya Lichtenstein reiterates he acted alone in stealing 120,000 bitcoin, denying a Netflix documentary's speculation.

VIX's Second-Largest Spike in History Indicates a Local Bottom for Bitcoin: Van Straten

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2024. Dec. 19. 12:00

VIX's Second-Largest Spike in History Indicates a Local Bottom for Bitcoin: Van Straten The VIX jumped 74% yesterday after a 25bps rate cut and a hawkish outlook from Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

Craig Wright Faces Demand for Two-Year Prison Sentence in Contempt-of-Court Case

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2024. Dec. 19. 11:54

Craig Wright Faces Demand for Two-Year Prison Sentence in Contempt-of-Court Case COPA claims Wright's attempt to sue for intellectual property rights related to bitcoin violate a July court order.

Craig Wright Receives Suspended Jail Sentence for Contempt of Court

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2024. Dec. 19. 11:54

Craig Wright Receives Suspended Jail Sentence for Contempt of Court Wright's suit for intellectual property rights related to bitcoin violated a court order imposed after his claim to be bitcoin inventor Satoshi Nakamoto was ruled to be false.

Bitcoin Miner Hut 8 Buys $100M BTC Boosting Total Total Stash to $1B

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2024. Dec. 19. 11:30

Bitcoin Miner Hut 8 Buys $100M BTC Boosting Total Total Stash to $1B The miner bought about 968 bitcoin for average price of around $101,710 each.

Bitcoin Miners Are Expected to be Profitable in December, Jefferies Says

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2024. Dec. 19. 11:26

Bitcoin Miners Are Expected to be Profitable in December, Jefferies Says November was a strong month for the miners as the rally in bitcoin outpaced the rise in the network hashrate, the report said.

U.S. Listed Spot Bitcoin ETFs on the Verge of Surpassing Gold ETFs

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2024. Dec. 19. 10:10

U.S. Listed Spot Bitcoin ETFs on the Verge of Surpassing Gold ETFs U.S. spot-listed bitcoin ETFs currently have an AUM of $120 billion compared to gold's $125 billion.

Trump-Backed World Liberty Financial Swaps Its cbBTC for WBTC After Sun Joins as Adviser

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2024. Dec. 19. 09:36

Trump-Backed World Liberty Financial Swaps Its cbBTC for WBTC After Sun Joins as Adviser The swap took place Wednesday, the same day BiT Global lost a court case seeking to prevent Coinbase delisting WBTC.

Hawkish Fed Has Bitcoin Market Feeling Most Fearful in 3 Months

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2024. Dec. 19. 07:13

Hawkish Fed Has Bitcoin Market Feeling Most Fearful in 3 Months Short-term BTC puts are in demand after hawkish Fed dented the bullish sentiment in risk assets.

Bitcoin's Nosedive to Under $100K Shaves $700M Crypto Longs, XRP Drops 5%

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2024. Dec. 19. 06:24

Bitcoin's Nosedive to Under $100K Shaves $700M Crypto Longs, XRP Drops 5% XRP and DOGE futures recorded an unusually high $70 million in liquidations, indicative of rising speculative activity in majors.

Crypto for Advisors: 'Tis the Season for Giving (Bitcoin)

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2024. Dec. 19. 00:39

Crypto for Advisors: 'Tis the Season for Giving (Bitcoin) 'Tis the season of giving, bitcoin donations and their benefits.

Crypto’s Estate Planning Problem: A Wake-Up Call

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2024. Dec. 18. 20:44

Crypto’s Estate Planning Problem: A Wake-Up Call U.S. tax changes set for 2025 mean digital asset holders should consider strategies to protect their wealth, say Jeff Verdon, Moish Peltz and Kyle Lawrence.

'DeFi on Bitcoin' Gets a Boost as BOB L2 Integrates $6B BTC Staking Protocol Babylon

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2024. Dec. 18. 20:36

'DeFi on Bitcoin' Gets a Boost as BOB L2 Integrates $6B BTC Staking Protocol Babylon The integration allows BOB, a "hybrid L2," to use Bitcoin as its anchor chain where transactions with assets from other chains can be irreversibly recorded.

How Wall Street’s Relationship With Bitcoin Will Transform in 2025: 5 Predictions

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2024. Dec. 18. 20:08

How Wall Street’s Relationship With Bitcoin Will Transform in 2025: 5 Predictions From MicroStrategy splitting its stock to major banks acquiring crypto firms, bitcoin is about to enter its “Wall Street” era.

Deutsche Bank's L2 Blockchain to Be 'Public and Permissioned,' Says Tech Partner

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2024. Dec. 18. 19:19

Deutsche Bank's L2 Blockchain to Be 'Public and Permissioned,' Says Tech Partner The banking giant is building a rollup on Ethereum using Matter Labs' ZKsync technology.

Fed Cuts Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points, Bitcoin Slips Below $104K on Hawkish Tone

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2024. Dec. 18. 19:14

Fed Cuts Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points, Bitcoin Slips Below $104K on Hawkish Tone The price of bitcoin, already lower from yesterday, dipped below $104,000 in the minutes following the announcement.

Bitcoin Slips to $101K, Altcoins Spiraling on Federal Reserve's Hawkish Tone

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2024. Dec. 18. 19:14

Bitcoin Slips to $101K, Altcoins Spiraling on Federal Reserve's Hawkish Tone The Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 basis points as expected, but Fed Chair Jerome Powell's hawkish press conference

Three Predictions For 2025

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2024. Dec. 18. 17:45

Three Predictions For 2025 2024 has been a pivotal year for crypto. However, the real turning point is still to come. Here are three predictions for 2025 that could help ignite it, says Marcin Kazmierczak.

Kraken’s Ink Layer-2 Goes Live

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2024. Dec. 18. 17:41

Kraken’s Ink Layer-2 Goes Live The team had originally planned for Ink to go live in early 2025, so the launch of the main network is ahead of schedule.

Out With the “Altcoin,” in With the Asset Class

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2024. Dec. 18. 17:23

Out With the “Altcoin,” in With the Asset Class It’s time to retire the “altcoin” moniker and embrace crypto as an asset class, says Max Freccia.

Trump Administration Has Already Unlocked 'New Era' for U.S. Crypto: JPMorgan

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2024. Dec. 18. 15:59

Trump Administration Has Already Unlocked 'New Era' for U.S. Crypto: JPMorgan The worst regulatory environment for crypto markets is behind us, the report said.

WBTC Episode 'Reopened Old Wounds' of Centralized Failures: Bitcoin Builders Association

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2024. Dec. 18. 15:00

WBTC Episode 'Reopened Old Wounds' of Centralized Failures: Bitcoin Builders Association The venture between BitGo and BiT Global provided a reminder of the distrust many BTC holders still have for centralized custody, according to a new report

Solana Smashes Record With 66.9M Daily Transactions as Pengu Token Debuts

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2024. Dec. 18. 14:35

Solana Smashes Record With 66.9M Daily Transactions as Pengu Token Debuts PENGU's debut sparked a surge on the Solana blockchain, resulting in more transactions than the combined activity of other leading blockchains.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: LTC Falls 7.6%, As Nearly All Assets Trade Lower

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2024. Dec. 18. 14:24

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: LTC Falls 7.6%, As Nearly All Assets Trade Lower Filecoin joined Litecoin as a top underperformer, declining 6.2% from Tuesday.

Bitcoin's Memecoin-Like 'Runes' Get a Boost With AMM Launch on Stacks

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2024. Dec. 18. 14:00

Bitcoin's Memecoin-Like 'Runes' Get a Boost With AMM Launch on Stacks Bitflow's automated market maker uses Stacks' Nakamoto upgrade with the aim of addressing some shortcomings inhibiting Runes trading.

Coinbase Alums Patchwork Take Next Step Toward No-Code Blockchain Development

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2024. Dec. 18. 14:00

Coinbase Alums Patchwork Take Next Step Toward No-Code Blockchain Development Patchwork Create is another foundational step towards building no-code applications.

RWA-Focused Network Plume Raises $20M from Brevan Howard and Others Ahead of Mainnet Launch

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2024. Dec. 18. 13:05

RWA-Focused Network Plume Raises $20M from Brevan Howard and Others Ahead of Mainnet Launch The platform has brought over $4 billion of traditional assets on-chain, ranging from renewable energy projects to mineral rights and private credit.

Custody Firm Taurus Partners With Temenos Bringing Crypto Wallets to Thousands of Banks

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2024. Dec. 18. 13:00

Custody Firm Taurus Partners With Temenos Bringing Crypto Wallets to Thousands of Banks Banks that use Temenos core software can now easily create crypto wallets and have exposure to any type of digital assets they want

WazirX's WRX Plunges 60% After Binance Delisting, Dampening Hopes of a 'Fresh Start'

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2024. Dec. 18. 12:32

WazirX's WRX Plunges 60% After Binance Delisting, Dampening Hopes of a 'Fresh Start' Delisting a token from major exchanges is often perceived as a lack of confidence in its viability or future, triggering negative market sentiment around the affected token.

Binance Abruptly Deletes Alpha Watchlist Tokens, Spurring Unforeseen Pump and Dump

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2024. Dec. 18. 11:52

Binance Abruptly Deletes Alpha Watchlist Tokens, Spurring Unforeseen Pump and Dump One trader lost $102,000 after getting swept up in the short-lived pump and dump.

Dogecoin Pup’s IP Owner Bags Rights to Neiro, Putting Namesake Memes in Focus

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2024. Dec. 18. 11:16

Dogecoin Pup’s IP Owner Bags Rights to Neiro, Putting Namesake Memes in Focus IP-backed meme tokens are quickly becoming a hot topic in crypto circles. The market is showing signs of being wary of unlicensed offerings.

NFTs Are Making a Comeback as Trading Volumes Surge: Galaxy Research

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2024. Dec. 18. 10:53

NFTs Are Making a Comeback as Trading Volumes Surge: Galaxy Research Leading marketplaces such as OpenSea, Blur and Magic Eden have seen increased activity since November, the report said.

Bitcoin Takes a Breather After Doji Candle in a Cautious Pre-Fed De-Risking

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2024. Dec. 18. 06:19

Bitcoin Takes a Breather After Doji Candle in a Cautious Pre-Fed De-Risking BTC takes a breather after an indecisive Tuesday, as the Fed is expected to cut rates Wednesday while signaling slower easing next year.

The Risks of Overbuilding Crypto Infrastructure

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2024. Dec. 17. 23:09

The Risks of Overbuilding Crypto Infrastructure Unlike previous eras of the internet, Web3 infrastructure has far outpaced applications development. Jesus Rodriguez explains why that could be a problem.

Coinbase Says It Nixed wBTC Because Justin Sun Posed 'Unacceptable Risk'

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2024. Dec. 17. 21:07

Coinbase Says It Nixed wBTC Because Justin Sun Posed 'Unacceptable Risk' BiT Global, issuer of the "wrapped bitcoin" token, "refused" to answer Coinbase's questions about Sun's involvement, the exchange said in a court filing.

Fed Rate Cut Guidance Will Exceed Wall Street’s Bearish Outlook

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2024. Dec. 17. 19:52

Fed Rate Cut Guidance Will Exceed Wall Street’s Bearish Outlook The cost of borrowing money will likely continue to drop, underpinning riskier assets like bitcoin, says Scott Garliss.

Next U.S. Senate Banking Chair Calls Crypto 'Next Wonder' of World

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2024. Dec. 17. 18:55

Next U.S. Senate Banking Chair Calls Crypto 'Next Wonder' of World Senator Tim Scott said the Senate will tackle crypto bills, and the incoming chair of the House Financial Services Committee said he hopes to pass them in 2025.

How MicroStrategy and Others Are Taking on Billions in Debt to Buy More Bitcoin

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2024. Dec. 17. 17:30

How MicroStrategy and Others Are Taking on Billions in Debt to Buy More Bitcoin Michael Saylor has raised $6 billion in convertible bonds, with $18 billion more to come. His strategy is unprecedented — here’s how it works.

Telegram's Tap-to-Earn Games Will Drive Web3 Gaming's Success in 2025

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2024. Dec. 17. 17:20

Telegram's Tap-to-Earn Games Will Drive Web3 Gaming's Success in 2025 If Web3 gaming is to reach its full potential as a catalyst for blockchain adoption, it needs to take a page from Telegram’s success.

Staking Will Define Bitcoin's Role in the Global Digital Economy in 2025

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2024. Dec. 17. 16:49

Staking Will Define Bitcoin's Role in the Global Digital Economy in 2025 As a significant third native use case for bitcoin, staking will increase bitcoin’s impact on the world's stage.

Stablecoin Payments Platform BVNK Raises $50M to Fuel U.S. Expansion

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2024. Dec. 17. 16:39

Stablecoin Payments Platform BVNK Raises $50M to Fuel U.S. Expansion The investment round was led by Haun Ventures and included contributions from Coinbase Ventures and Tiger Global.

U.S. Shuts Down North Korean Crypto Money Laundering Network

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2024. Dec. 17. 16:31

U.S. Shuts Down North Korean Crypto Money Laundering Network OFAC says a front company in the UAE had been converting crypto into cash for North Korea.

Nigeria Arrests Almost 800 Over Crypto Scams: Reuters

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2024. Dec. 17. 15:11

Nigeria Arrests Almost 800 Over Crypto Scams: Reuters Nigeria has been clamping down on illegal activity regarding crypto in the country.

Decentralization Is Why We Fight for Crypto

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2024. Dec. 17. 14:51

Decentralization Is Why We Fight for Crypto Digital asset laws should enshrine decentralization standards, helping to guard against volatility, scams and casino culture, says a16z’s Miles Jennings.

Pudgy Penguins PENGU Token Debuts at $2.3B Market Cap

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2024. Dec. 17. 14:32

Pudgy Penguins PENGU Token Debuts at $2.3B Market Cap $90 million worth of PENGU has traded in its first hour of release.

Ethereum's ENS Identity System Picks Consensys' Tech for Its Layer-2

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2024. Dec. 17. 14:00

Ethereum's ENS Identity System Picks Consensys' Tech for Its Layer-2 The Ethereum Name Service's forthcoming Namechain will be based on Linea, a zero-knowledge rollup.

Bitcoin Holder Semler Scientific's Shares Now Available for Options Trading

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2024. Dec. 17. 13:47

Bitcoin Holder Semler Scientific's Shares Now Available for Options Trading The medical device company adopted a bitcoin treasury strategy earlier this year and currently holds 2,084 tokens worth roughly $220 million.

Tether Invests in MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin Issuer StablR

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2024. Dec. 17. 13:00

Tether Invests in MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin Issuer StablR The crypto company behind USDT, the largest stablecoin, decided to shutter its own euro-pegged stablecoin and back smaller issuers that comply with the EU's MiCA regulations.

ESMA Publishes Final Guidance on MiCA Implementation Days Before Deadline

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2024. Dec. 17. 12:03

ESMA Publishes Final Guidance on MiCA Implementation Days Before Deadline The regulator is releasing final guidance to help member states get ready for MiCA which is set to take effect imminently, as some nations are trailing behind.

Revolut to Strengthen Crypto Fraud Protections With Added Security, Risk Scores

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2024. Dec. 17. 08:00

Revolut to Strengthen Crypto Fraud Protections With Added Security, Risk Scores The Revolut Pay enhanced due diligence API will be rolled out to crypto customers from start of 2025.

Bitcoin Traders No Longer Chasing Record Price Rally Like Before, Options Data Show

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2024. Dec. 17. 07:00

Bitcoin Traders No Longer Chasing Record Price Rally Like Before, Options Data Show The way options are currently priced indicates a more measured bullish sentiment compared to what we've witnessed recently.

British Columbia Maintains Bitcoin Mining Ban Despite Vancouver's 'BTC-Friendly City' Motion

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2024. Dec. 17. 05:48

British Columbia Maintains Bitcoin Mining Ban Despite Vancouver's 'BTC-Friendly City' Motion The Province home to Vancouver – which is exploring becoming a bitcoin-friendly city – maintains a ban on mining to preserve power for clean energy initiatives/

IP-Backed Meme Token CAT Bags Binance Spot Listing, Spiking Bullish Sentiment

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2024. Dec. 17. 04:15

IP-Backed Meme Token CAT Bags Binance Spot Listing, Spiking Bullish Sentiment Open interest in the token’s future products nearly doubled to over $60 million, showing a bump in expectations of further volatility with a bullish bias.

Ripple’s RLUSD Stablecoin Attracts Frenzy Bids for 800 XRP Ahead of Release

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2024. Dec. 17. 02:10

Ripple’s RLUSD Stablecoin Attracts Frenzy Bids for 800 XRP Ahead of Release While RLUSD’s price will always be redeemable for $1, some onchain “collectors” are likely bidding to be the first to hold the much-awaited Ripple stablecoin.

SEC Approves Crypto Wallet Maker Exodus to List on NYSE American After Denying It in May

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2024. Dec. 16. 18:33

SEC Approves Crypto Wallet Maker Exodus to List on NYSE American After Denying It in May Exodus will list under its current ticker on NYSE American at the open of trading on Dec. 18

2024 Was the Year of Breaking Through

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2024. Dec. 16. 16:02

2024 Was the Year of Breaking Through EY’s Paul Brody sees accelerated progress across the blockchain industry but warns speculative behavior on the fringes.

Ripple to Roll Out RLUSD Stablecoin on Dec. 17, Adds Former Central Bankers to Advisory Board

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2024. Dec. 16. 16:00

Ripple to Roll Out RLUSD Stablecoin on Dec. 17, Adds Former Central Bankers to Advisory Board The stablecoin will become broadly available to crypto users on the XRP Ledger and Ethereum networks beginning on Tuesday.

Avalanche Blockchain’s Largest-Ever Upgrade, 'Avalanche9000,' Is Live

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2024. Dec. 16. 15:56

Avalanche Blockchain’s Largest-Ever Upgrade, 'Avalanche9000,' Is Live The technical changes are designed to attract developers to the ecosystem and let them create their own customized blockchains, known as subnets.

Paul Veradittakit: 8 Predictions For Crypto in 2025

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2024. Dec. 16. 15:09

Paul Veradittakit: 8 Predictions For Crypto in 2025 Rise of RWAs. BitcoinFi. Fintechs as crypto gateways, and more. Pantera Managing Partner forecasts an exciting year ahead for crypto assets and infrastructure.

How Web3 Consumer Apps Will Finally Break Out in 2025: 6 Predictions

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2024. Dec. 16. 15:09

How Web3 Consumer Apps Will Finally Break Out in 2025: 6 Predictions Web3 gaming will lead a wave of popular consumer apps and is well positioned to transition from a niche experiment to an innovative force.

How Trump Can Help Crypto on Day One

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2024. Dec. 16. 14:49

How Trump Can Help Crypto on Day One A simple executive order issued on Jan. 20 would pave the way for the crypto sector’s resurgence in the U.S.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: HBAR Falls 11.3% Over Weekend, Leading Index Lower

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2024. Dec. 16. 14:18

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: HBAR Falls 11.3% Over Weekend, Leading Index Lower Internet Computer joined Hedera as a top underperformer, declining 7.1%

Ethena Rolls Out Stablecoin Backed by BlackRock's BUIDL Token

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2024. Dec. 16. 14:00

Ethena Rolls Out Stablecoin Backed by BlackRock's BUIDL Token The protocol's governance token ENA rallied over the weekend as Donald Trump-affiliated World Liberty Financial invested in the token.

Ethena Rolls Out Stablecoin Backed by BlackRock's BUIDL Token

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2024. Dec. 16. 13:42

Ethena Rolls Out Stablecoin Backed by BlackRock's BUIDL Token The protocol's governance token ENA rallied over the weekend as Donald Trump-affiliated World Liberty Financial invested in the token.

Bitcoin Mining Economics Continued to Improve in December, JPMorgan Says

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2024. Dec. 16. 13:27

Bitcoin Mining Economics Continued to Improve in December, JPMorgan Says The hashprice, a measure of daily mining profitability, rose 5% from the end of November, the report said.

MicroStrategy Boosts Bitcoin Holdings to 439,000 BTC Following Nasdaq 100 Inclusion

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2024. Dec. 16. 12:16

MicroStrategy Boosts Bitcoin Holdings to 439,000 BTC Following Nasdaq 100 Inclusion MicroStrategy has increased its bitcoin holdings to a total of 439,000 BTC following its latest purchase of 15,350 BTC.

UK Set to Prohibit Public Offers of Crypto

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2024. Dec. 16. 11:45

UK Set to Prohibit Public Offers of Crypto The FCA's paper also asks for industry input on its incoming markets admission and disclosures as well as market abuse regime.

BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Put Options at $30, $35 Price Levels See Volume Spike

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2024. Dec. 16. 09:31

BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Put Options at $30, $35 Price Levels See Volume Spike The spike in activity likely stems from "cash-secured" selling of the options by traders who missed the rally in the ETF.

Bitcoin Traders Now Target $120K as Bullish 'Santa Claus Rally' Gains Steam

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2024. Dec. 16. 06:37

Bitcoin Traders Now Target $120K as Bullish 'Santa Claus Rally' Gains Steam Data from the past eight years shows that bitcoin ended December in the green six times since 2015, running at least 8% to as much as 46% (in the outlier year of 2020).

Bitcoin Soars to Record High Above $106K, Then Retreats as Hawkish Fed Rate Cut Looms

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2024. Dec. 16. 04:53

Bitcoin Soars to Record High Above $106K, Then Retreats as Hawkish Fed Rate Cut Looms The Fed is likely to deliver a “hawkish rate cut,” with hints of less easing next year.

MicroStrategy to Enter Nasdaq 100, Exposing Bitcoin-Linked Stock to Billions in Passive Investment Flows

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2024. Dec. 14. 01:02

MicroStrategy to Enter Nasdaq 100, Exposing Bitcoin-Linked Stock to Billions in Passive Investment Flows The self-described Bitcoin Development Company became one of the 75 largest non-financial firms in the Nasdaq after its explosive growth this year.

Michael Novogratz's Galaxy Appoints Former Point72 Exec as CFO

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2024. Dec. 13. 17:51

Michael Novogratz's Galaxy Appoints Former Point72 Exec as CFO The firm’s current chief financial officer, Alex Ioffe, will transition into a senior advisor role.

Larger Cohorts Than U.S. ETFs or MicroStrategy Are Dictating Bitcoin Price: Van Straten

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2024. Dec. 13. 11:23

Larger Cohorts Than U.S. ETFs or MicroStrategy Are Dictating Bitcoin Price: Van Straten Since September, MicroStrategy and U.S.-listed spot ETFs have accumulated approximately 200,000 bitcoin each.

Miners Are Adopting the Same Bitcoin Acquisition Strategy as MicroStrategy: JPMorgan

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2024. Dec. 13. 10:31

Miners Are Adopting the Same Bitcoin Acquisition Strategy as MicroStrategy: JPMorgan The strategic shift to a bitcoin accumulation model is due to pressure on profitability following the reward halving, the report said.

Societe Generale Conducts Blockchain-Based Repo Transaction With French Central Bank

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2024. Dec. 13. 09:54

 Societe Generale Conducts Blockchain-Based Repo Transaction With French Central Bank SocGen is claiming bragging rights as the first to conduct an on-chain repo transaction with a European central bank.

Polygon DAO Weighs $1.3B Stablecoin Deployment to Generate $70M Annual Yield

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2024. Dec. 13. 09:11

Polygon DAO Weighs $1.3B Stablecoin Deployment to Generate $70M Annual Yield The plan uses Morpho Labs' vaults to manage USDC and USDT, targeting a conservative 7% annual return using various strategies.

Ether Volume Overshadows Bitcoin on HyperLiquid as Platform Activity Hits $500B

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2024. Dec. 13. 08:25

Ether Volume Overshadows Bitcoin on HyperLiquid as Platform Activity Hits $500B The record trading activity on HyperLiquid's perpetuals market is characrterized by users recently leaning more toward ether than bitcoin.

LINK Surges to 2021 Levels as Trump’s World Liberty Buys More Chainlink Tokens

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2024. Dec. 13. 06:31

LINK Surges to 2021 Levels as Trump’s World Liberty Buys More Chainlink Tokens LINK neared $30 in Asian morning hours Friday, data shows, with open interest (OI) on the token’s futures zooming to record highs above $860 million.

Crypto for Advisors: AI + Blockchain + Crypto

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2024. Dec. 12. 22:31

Crypto for Advisors: AI + Blockchain + Crypto Blockchain is the key to unlocking a scalable, ethical, and user-focused AI economy, addressing critical barriers like resource demands, ethical concerns, and proof of humanhood.

Solana Was the Biggest Draw for New Crypto Developers in 2024: Electric Capital

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2024. Dec. 12. 22:09

Solana Was the Biggest Draw for New Crypto Developers in 2024: Electric Capital Ethereum remained the blockchain with the most devs, and the overall population of software builders in crypto was flat, the VC firm said in its annual survey.

Haliey Welch’s $HAWK Shows Why We Need Better Standards for Memecoins

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2024. Dec. 12. 22:06

Haliey Welch’s $HAWK Shows Why We Need Better Standards for Memecoins The saga of Hawk Tuah’s memecoin testifies to the need for governance and transparency in Web3, Azeem Khan says. It’s up to the industry to provide it.

Bitcoin Grapples with $100K as Rally on Trump's Crypto-Positive Comment Fizzles

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2024. Dec. 12. 21:58

Bitcoin Grapples with $100K as Rally on Trump's Crypto-Positive Comment Fizzles Altcoins as a group outperformed bitcoin, with AVAX and LINK leading sector gains.

French Hill to Lead Powerful Congressional Panel Next Term: Report

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2024. Dec. 12. 20:21

French Hill to Lead Powerful Congressional Panel Next Term: Report Hill, who chaired the House Financial Services Committee's digital assets subcommittee, has long been a crypto advocate on the Hill.

Memecoins Are Not Easy Money

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2024. Dec. 12. 19:23

Memecoins Are Not Easy Money They take money, talent and teamwork. Here’s how to make one a success.

Activist Investor Starboard Has Built Stake in Bitcoin Miner Riot: WSJ

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2024. Dec. 12. 15:52

Activist Investor Starboard Has Built Stake in Bitcoin Miner Riot: WSJ Starboard is reportedly pushing the miner to convert some of its mining sites into data centers.

Michael Sonnenshein, Ex-Grayscale CEO, Joins Tokenization Firm Securitize as COO

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2024. Dec. 12. 15:49

Michael Sonnenshein, Ex-Grayscale CEO, Joins Tokenization Firm Securitize as COO Sonnenshein left asset management firm Grayscale, issuer of spot bitcoin and ether ETFs, earlier this year.

Ranger Finance Targets Crypto Perps Traders of 'Size' on Solana

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2024. Dec. 12. 15:48

Ranger Finance Targets Crypto Perps Traders of 'Size' on Solana Solana's first crypto perpetuals aggregators service wants to compete with market leader Hyperliquid.

Avalanche Raises $250M Amid Major Overhaul of Layer-1 Blockchain

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2024. Dec. 12. 15:35

Avalanche Raises $250M Amid Major Overhaul of Layer-1 Blockchain The sale follows shortly after the Avalanche9000 upgrade went live in a testnet environment.

Stablecoin Trading Startup Perena Tries Its Luck on Solana

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2024. Dec. 12. 14:43

Stablecoin Trading Startup Perena Tries Its Luck on Solana Perena wants to be the "neutral layer" bringing liquidity to stablecoin issuers.

Did Crypto Cash Break the U.S. Elections?

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2024. Dec. 12. 14:00

Did Crypto Cash Break the U.S. Elections? Years ago, a Supreme Court decision opened the door for more corporate money in politics, and a trio of crypto companies has blasted that door off its hinges.

Ethereum’s Ether Headed to $5K as Activity, Institutional Demand Grows

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2024. Dec. 12. 13:26

Ethereum’s Ether Headed to $5K as Activity, Institutional Demand Grows “According to ETH’s realized price—the average price at which holders purchased their ETH—the current upper limit for ETH’s price stands around $5.2k,” CryptoQuant said.

Bitcoin Is Leaving Exchanges in Batches of $10M or More: Van Straten

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2024. Dec. 12. 11:09

Bitcoin Is Leaving Exchanges in Batches of $10M or More: Van Straten Institutional appetite for bitcoin has grown since Donald Trump won the U.S. election back in November.

Hut 8 Rises 12% Pre-Market Amid Social-Media Talk of Partnership With Meta

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2024. Dec. 12. 10:49

Hut 8 Rises 12% Pre-Market Amid Social-Media Talk of Partnership With Meta HUT shares climbed to just under $30 as of 10:00 UTC, over 11.75% higher than its Wednesday closing price of $26.69.

This Bitcoin Indicator Echoes Early November Vibe That Presaged a 40% Price Explosion

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2024. Dec. 12. 10:05

This Bitcoin Indicator Echoes Early November Vibe That Presaged a 40% Price Explosion BTC's range-bound trading might be over soon, according to a widely tracked volatility indicator.

A Single Pudgy Penguins NFT Now Costs More Than a Bitcoin

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2024. Dec. 12. 09:24

A Single Pudgy Penguins NFT Now Costs More Than a Bitcoin The comic penguin collection has become the world’s second most-valued set of NFTs, crossing the $100,000 mark for the first time.

Assetera Enables Non-U.S. Investors to Trade Tokenized Nvidia, Coinbase, and S&P 500

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2024. Dec. 12. 09:00

Assetera Enables Non-U.S. Investors to Trade Tokenized Nvidia, Coinbase, and S&P 500 The company has plans to include T-bills, money market funds and other instruments in future.

LINK, AAVE Rocket 30% as Trump’s World Liberty Financial Buys $2M Tokens

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2024. Dec. 12. 06:07

LINK, AAVE Rocket 30% as Trump’s World Liberty Financial Buys $2M Tokens The AAVE token purchases came as a proposal to float a World Liberty Financial instance on Aave met quorum.

Less than 1% of Microsoft Shareholders Voted for BTC Proposal

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2024. Dec. 12. 05:08

Less than 1% of Microsoft Shareholders Voted for BTC Proposal Prediction markets were skeptical that such a motion would pass.

Power-Hungry AI Fuels Crypto VC's Bet on Tokenized Uranium Startup

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2024. Dec. 12. 05:03

Power-Hungry AI Fuels Crypto VC's Bet on Tokenized Uranium Startup Portal Ventures wrote the lead check in Uranium Digital's $1.7 million round.

Vancouver City Council Passes Pro-Bitcoin Motion Citing Fiat Challenges

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2024. Dec. 12. 05:02

Vancouver City Council Passes Pro-Bitcoin Motion Citing Fiat Challenges The motion calls for the integration of bitcoin into Vancouver's financial strategies, including establishing a bitcoin reserve.

Power-Hungry AI Fuels Crypto VC's Bet on Tokenized Uranium Startup

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2024. Dec. 12. 05:02

Power-Hungry AI Fuels Crypto VC's Bet on Tokenized Uranium Startup Portal Ventures wrote the lead check in Uranium Digital's $1.7 million round.

Bitcoin Going to $200K, Coinbase to Join S&P 500: Bitwise's 10 Predictions for 2025

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2024. Dec. 11. 19:56

Bitcoin Going to $200K, Coinbase to Join S&P 500: Bitwise's 10 Predictions for 2025 This year was good for crypto, but 2025 might turn out even better for the sector, according to Bitwise Asset Management.

The Protocol: A Quantum Threat to Bitcoin?

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2024. Dec. 11. 19:45

The Protocol: A Quantum Threat to Bitcoin? Also: An Ethereum dev's defection to Solana; Polygon's big proving-system flex; crypto's most influential

Stablecoin Market Cap Hits $200B Milestone, Could Double in 2025 as Adoption Accelerates

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2024. Dec. 11. 18:59

Stablecoin Market Cap Hits $200B Milestone, Could Double in 2025 as Adoption Accelerates Asset manager Bitwise sees the stablecoin market growing to $400 billion next year, with U.S. legislation, fintech adoption and global payments driving the growth.

Crypto Doesn’t Care About Cash Flow. That Will Soon Change, Says Pantera Capital

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2024. Dec. 11. 18:47

Crypto Doesn’t Care About Cash Flow. That Will Soon Change, Says Pantera Capital Cosmo Jiang, portfolio manager at Pantera Capital, says that crypto investing will get more fundamentals-oriented as the industry matures.

Bitcoin Crosses Above $101K as XRP, AI Tokens Lead Crypto Rally Following CPI

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2024. Dec. 11. 16:50

Bitcoin Crosses Above $101K as XRP, AI Tokens Lead Crypto Rally Following CPI Wednesday morning's in line U.S. inflation data seemingly cleared the way for a Fed rate cut next week.

Opening Doors for Banks Under a Trump Administration

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2024. Dec. 11. 16:38

Opening Doors for Banks Under a Trump Administration Despite the rapidly evolving relationship between traditional finance and cryptocurrency, significant changes are not just based on market dynamics, but also political factors, says Lucas Schweiger.

Bitcoin Celebrates a “Champagne Moment” — What Lies Ahead?

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2024. Dec. 11. 16:30

Bitcoin Celebrates a “Champagne Moment” — What Lies Ahead? Since the Fed's easing cycle began coupled with the outcome of the U.S. election, digital assets have experienced significant developments, prompting three predictions for the months ahead, says Andy Baehr.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: RENDER Climbs 13.5% as All Assets Trade Higher

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2024. Dec. 11. 14:45

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: RENDER Climbs 13.5% as All Assets Trade Higher Ethereum Classic (ETC) was among the top performers, gaining 11.3% from Tuesday.

A Bullish XRP Flag Emerges as $5 Call Options Heat Up: Godbole

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2024. Dec. 11. 13:50

A Bullish XRP Flag Emerges as $5 Call Options Heat Up: Godbole XRP's price pattern is teasing a major bullish pattern alongside increased activity in the $5 strike call options on Deribit

XRP Price Raises Bull Flag as $5 Call Options Heat Up: Godbole

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2024. Dec. 11. 13:50

XRP Price Raises Bull Flag as $5 Call Options Heat Up: Godbole XRP's price pattern is teasing a major bullish pattern alongside increased activity in the $5 strike call options on Deribit

Trader Turns $2.5K Into $200K by Buying XRP With 500X Leverage

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2024. Dec. 11. 11:09

Trader Turns $2.5K Into $200K by Buying XRP With 500X Leverage The position was dangerously close to liquidation before XRP moved to the upside.

Italy Set to Scale Back Planned Tax Hike on Crypto Capital Gains: Reuters

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2024. Dec. 11. 10:29

Italy Set to Scale Back Planned Tax Hike on Crypto Capital Gains: Reuters The tax increase will be significantly reduced during parliamentary work, lawmakers said.

XRP Outperforms Bitcoin, Dogecoin Extends Slide Ahead of U.S. CPI

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2024. Dec. 11. 08:52

XRP Outperforms Bitcoin, Dogecoin Extends Slide Ahead of U.S. CPI XRP whale exchange deposits hit a six-month high early Tuesday, indicating short-term bearish pressure.

Bitcoin’s $100K Breakout Pause Likely Due to Liquidity Factors and Nvidia's Stalled Rally

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2024. Dec. 11. 06:49

Bitcoin’s $100K Breakout Pause Likely Due to Liquidity Factors and Nvidia's Stalled Rally Slower inflow of liquidity and risk-off cues from NVDA might be holding back the upside.

Binance Partners With Circle to Push USDC Stablecoin Adoption Across the Globe

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2024. Dec. 11. 06:30

Binance Partners With Circle to Push USDC Stablecoin Adoption Across the Globe The partnership will bring more USDC trading pairs, special promotions on USDC across trading and other products, Binance CEO Richard Teng said.

As BitMEX Turns 10, the Market Is Still Thankful for the Perpetual Swap

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2024. Dec. 11. 05:02

As BitMEX Turns 10, the Market Is Still Thankful for the Perpetual Swap BitMEX's CEO says he's OK with everyone copying the exchange's most important invention.

Magic Eden's $5B Token Airdrop Raises Crypto Wallet Security Questions

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2024. Dec. 10. 22:28

Magic Eden's $5B Token Airdrop Raises Crypto Wallet Security Questions To claim aidrops, users had to download Magic Eden's wallet, a highly atypical process that industry insiders said threatened to breach security best practices.

El Salvador and Argentina Regulators Sign Agreement to Help Develop Crypto Industry

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2024. Dec. 10. 21:22

El Salvador and Argentina Regulators Sign Agreement to Help Develop Crypto Industry Regulators from both countries are looking to collaborate to foster crypto innovation.

XRP Rallies 10% as Ripple's Stablecoin Gets Regulatory Approval, CEO Garlinghouse Says

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2024. Dec. 10. 21:18

XRP Rallies 10% as Ripple's Stablecoin Gets Regulatory Approval, CEO Garlinghouse Says The approval is a necessary step towards the public launch of the RLUSD token, which is currently in test mode on Ethereum and XRP Ledger.

Microsoft Shareholders Vote Down Bitcoin Treasury Proposal

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2024. Dec. 10. 17:04

Microsoft Shareholders Vote Down Bitcoin Treasury Proposal The negative vote was expected even as MicroStrategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor tried to convince Microsoft shareholders otherwise.

Russian Lawmaker Proposes Creating Strategic Bitcoin Reserve: Report

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2024. Dec. 10. 16:53

Russian Lawmaker Proposes Creating Strategic Bitcoin Reserve: Report Anton Tkachev proposed "assessing the feasibility of creating a strategic BTC reserve in Russia by analogy with state reserve in traditional currencies."

Shayne Coplan: He Took Prediction Markets Mainstream

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2024. Dec. 10. 15:48

Shayne Coplan: He Took Prediction Markets Mainstream In so doing, Polymarket's founder demonstrated a real-world consumer use case for crypto, earning him a spot on CoinDesk's Most Influential 2024 list.

Illia Polosukhin: A Crypto+AI Pioneer

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2024. Dec. 10. 15:30

Illia Polosukhin: A Crypto+AI Pioneer The co-founder of NEAR is working to create a full ecosystem for decentralized AI.

IIlia Polosukhin: A Crypto+AI Pioneer

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2024. Dec. 10. 15:30

IIlia Polosukhin: A Crypto+AI Pioneer The co-founder of NEAR is working to create a full ecosystem for decentralized AI.

Hunter Horsley and Matt Hougan: The Spot Crypto ETF Champions

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2024. Dec. 10. 15:29

Hunter Horsley and Matt Hougan: The Spot Crypto ETF Champions The two Bitwise executives have worked tirelessly to get crypto exchange-traded funds approved by the SEC, and this year they finally succeeded.

Fred Thiel: The Michael Saylor of the Bitcoin Mining Industry

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2024. Dec. 10. 15:29

Fred Thiel: The Michael Saylor of the Bitcoin Mining Industry The CEO of MARA Holdings has gone all-in on bitcoin, adding billions of dollars worth of the world’s largest cryptocurrency to MARA’s balance sheet.

Howard Lutnick: Tether’s Big Backer

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2024. Dec. 10. 15:28

Howard Lutnick: Tether’s Big Backer The CEO of prominent bond broker Cantor Fitzgerald played a major role in validating Tether this year by vouching for its reserves.

Helium's Frank Ong: Building Out DePIN's First Big Success Story

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2024. Dec. 10. 15:20

Helium's Frank Ong: Building Out DePIN's First Big Success Story Helium was a DePIN long before DePIN was a word. Long-time COO Mong is gratified to see (literally) a thousand projects emulating its economic model in 2024.

Helium's Frank Mong: Building Out DePIN's First Big Success Story

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2024. Dec. 10. 15:20

Helium's Frank Mong: Building Out DePIN's First Big Success Story Helium was a DePIN long before DePIN was a word. Long-time COO Mong is gratified to see (literally) a thousand projects emulating its economic model in 2024.

Fairshake: Crypto Titans Use Old-School Dollars to Turn Tide in Congress

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2024. Dec. 10. 15:19

Fairshake: Crypto Titans Use Old-School Dollars to Turn Tide in Congress The industry went from pariah in Washington to being a top political player in less than two years, thanks in part to unlimited spending and hard-nosed tactics.

Evan Cheng: The Architect of Sui's Object-Oriented Revolution

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2024. Dec. 10. 15:19

Evan Cheng: The Architect of Sui's Object-Oriented Revolution Sui is re-thinking what blockchains can be. And this year, many of Wall Street's largest institutions are taking note.

Erik Voorhees: Merging Crypto and AI

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2024. Dec. 10. 15:18

Erik Voorhees: Merging Crypto and AI The founder of DEX ShapeShift has launched a new AI platform that’s meant to be a safer and more neutral alternative to ChatGPT and Claude.

Tigran Gambaryan: The Star Crypto Investigator Kidnapped by Nigeria

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2024. Dec. 10. 15:18

Tigran Gambaryan: The Star Crypto Investigator Kidnapped by Nigeria The star IRS investigator-turned-executive was unlawfully detained by Nigeria and charged with tax evasion for Binance. His case shocked the crypto industry.

Eric Wall, Udi Wertheimer and Francisco Alarcon: Upgrading Bitcoin With Covenants

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2024. Dec. 10. 15:17

Eric Wall, Udi Wertheimer and Francisco Alarcon: Upgrading Bitcoin With Covenants The founders of the popular Taproot Wizards JPEGs want to do more now to “make bitcoin magical again.”

Steve Yun: Driving Web3 Adoption Via Telegram

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2024. Dec. 10. 15:16

Steve Yun: Driving Web3 Adoption Via Telegram The president of the TON Foundation has millions tapping their phones to earn crypto.

Donald Trump: The Crypto President

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2024. Dec. 10. 15:12

Donald Trump: The Crypto President His July speech at the Bitcoin Conference, in Nashville, was a turning point for crypto, promising an easier path for the industry heading into 2025.

David Tse: Bringing Staking to Bitcoin

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2024. Dec. 10. 15:11

David Tse: Bringing Staking to Bitcoin It’s been a banner year for Babylon, the staking protocol co-founded by Tse.

Cynthia Lummis: Laser-Eyed Lawmaker

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2024. Dec. 10. 15:10

Cynthia Lummis: Laser-Eyed Lawmaker The Wyoming senator has been a major crypto supporter since joining Congress in 2021. Now she’s the leading advocate for creating a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.

Ray Chan: Bridging Web2 and Web3 With Memes

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2024. Dec. 10. 15:08

Ray Chan: Bridging Web2 and Web3 With Memes The CEO of Memeland turned memes into cultural currency with 9GAG. Now, he's using crypto to transform them into tools for engagement and community.

Optimism’s Jing Wang and the Widely Adopted OP Stack

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2024. Dec. 10. 14:52

Optimism’s Jing Wang and the Widely Adopted OP Stack With Uniswap, World, Kraken, and Sony’s Blockchain Labs all adopting Optimism technology, Optimism was a clear winner in the Ethereum scaling race this year.

Adam Sullivan: The Man Who Made Mining Sexy Again

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2024. Dec. 10. 14:51

Adam Sullivan: The Man Who Made Mining Sexy Again Core Scientific’s CEO pioneered the highly lucrative move by bitcoin miners into AI computation work.

Matthew Long: The UK’s Crypto Gatekeeper

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2024. Dec. 10. 14:42

Matthew Long: The UK’s Crypto Gatekeeper Under Long, the Financial Conduct Authority has been slow to approve crypto firms operating in the UK. Impending new rules may change that, however.

Eric Balchunas and James Seyffart: The Bloomberg ETF Bros

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2024. Dec. 10. 14:36

Eric Balchunas and James Seyffart: The Bloomberg ETF Bros The two analysts had their fingers on the pulse of one of crypto’s biggest financial stories of 2024.

Sergio Demian Lerner: Making Bitcoin More Programmable

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2024. Dec. 10. 14:34

Sergio Demian Lerner: Making Bitcoin More Programmable The founder of Rootstock is working to create a framework for running programs on Bitcoin and enabling the development of more sidechains and Layer 2s.

Mahesh Ramakrishnan: The DePIN Cheerleader

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2024. Dec. 10. 14:34

Mahesh Ramakrishnan: The DePIN Cheerleader Decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN) took off bigtime this year, and EV3 Ventures’ Ramakrishnan was at the center of it all.

Michael Saylor: The Architect of MicroStrategy’s Huge Bitcoin Bet

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2024. Dec. 10. 14:33

Michael Saylor: The Architect of MicroStrategy’s Huge Bitcoin Bet Most companies were leery of Saylor’s strategy when he started amassing bitcoin back in 2020. Some are no longer skeptical.

Robin Linus: Scaling Crypto’s Premier Network

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2024. Dec. 10. 14:30

Robin Linus: Scaling Crypto’s Premier Network The developer behind BitVM is facilitating the building of more and more applications atop Bitcoin.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: BCH Falls 10% as Nearly All Assets Trade Lower

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2024. Dec. 10. 14:29

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: BCH Falls 10% as Nearly All Assets Trade Lower Bitcoin was the only gainer in the Index since late Monday, rising 1%.

Yat Siu: Fighting for Digital Property Rights

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2024. Dec. 10. 14:29

Yat Siu: Fighting for Digital Property Rights The Animoca co-founder, a big investor in NFTs, GameFi and memecoins, wants to make on-chain capitalism secure so that digital democracy can flourish.

Bitcoin Miners Cipher, CleanSpark and MARA Upgraded at JPMorgan

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2024. Dec. 10. 12:19

Bitcoin Miners Cipher, CleanSpark and MARA Upgraded at JPMorgan The bank updated estimates for a number of mining stocks in its coverage following third quarter results and recent gains in bitcoin and the hashrate.

Floki Releases No-Fee Crypto Debit Card, Boosting Token Fundamentals

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2024. Dec. 10. 11:56

Floki Releases No-Fee Crypto Debit Card, Boosting Token Fundamentals A physical card costs $33, while a virtual card costs just over $10. A 2% top-up fee applies when transferring tokens to the spending account associated with the card.

Bitcoin Buy and Sell App Relai Raises $12M for Europe Expansion

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2024. Dec. 10. 11:00

Bitcoin Buy and Sell App Relai Raises $12M for Europe Expansion The Series A round was led by Ego Death Capital, with participation from Plan B Bitcoin Fund, Timechain, and Solit Group.

Hailey Welch Goes AWOL After Failed Hawk Tuah Token Launch

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2024. Dec. 10. 10:51

Hailey Welch Goes AWOL After Failed Hawk Tuah Token Launch The HAWK token has lost more than 95% of its value after going live last week.

EU Countries Struggle to Implement MiCA as Deadline for Crypto Regulatory Revamp Looms

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2024. Dec. 10. 08:16

EU Countries Struggle to Implement MiCA as Deadline for Crypto Regulatory Revamp Looms EU member states that have yet to adapt local law to implement MiCA by year's end include Belgium, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Luxembourg and Romania, according to a document shared with CoinDesk.

What Does Google's Quantum Computing Chip Mean for Bitcoin?

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2024. Dec. 10. 08:08

What Does Google's Quantum Computing Chip Mean for Bitcoin? Quantum supercomputer Willow can finish a tasks in 5 minutes that would take classical computers more than the age of the universe to figure out. But what does that mean for bitcoin and crypto security.

First Abu Dhabi Bank Joins Tokenization Firm Libre for Collateralized Lending

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2024. Dec. 10. 08:00

 First Abu Dhabi Bank Joins Tokenization Firm Libre for Collateralized Lending An MoU signed in the UAE by First Abu Dhabi Bank and Libre Capital kickstarts a pilot credit line for approved lenders to use RWA tokens as collateral.

Derive Protocol Crosses $100M in Value Locked as Bitcoin Whales Make Waves in Options Trading

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2024. Dec. 10. 07:27

Derive Protocol Crosses $100M in Value Locked as Bitcoin Whales Make Waves in Options Trading Record activity in Derive's onchain options market is consistent with the broad-based demand for derivatives tied to all things crypto

XRP, Dogecoin Dive 12% as Altcoin Carnage Leads to Highest Bullish Liquidation in Nearly 3 Years

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2024. Dec. 10. 06:21

XRP, Dogecoin Dive 12% as Altcoin Carnage Leads to Highest Bullish Liquidation in Nearly 3 Years Market analysts and traders warned of short-term selling pressure amid an overheated market after a November rally

Ethereum Dev Max Resnick Defects to Solana, Citing 'Frustration'

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2024. Dec. 09. 22:18

Ethereum Dev Max Resnick Defects to Solana, Citing 'Frustration' "There's just so much more possibility and potential energy in Solana," Resnick told CoinDesk after quitting his Consensys job for a job at Anza.

Dev's Defection Highlights Ethereum's Growing Solana Problem

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2024. Dec. 09. 22:18

Dev's Defection Highlights Ethereum's Growing Solana Problem "There's just so much more possibility and potential energy in Solana," Max Resnick told CoinDesk after quitting his Consensys job for a job at Anza.

Crypto Crumbles in Broad Selloff Led 20% Declines Across Numerous Altcoins

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2024. Dec. 09. 21:15

Crypto Crumbles in Broad Selloff Led 20% Declines Across Numerous Altcoins Bitcoin was an outperformer, but still lower by 5% over the past 24 hours to just above $95,000.

Crypto Groups Push Ads, Letters to Oppose Democrat's SEC Commissioner Nomination

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2024. Dec. 09. 19:54

Crypto Groups Push Ads, Letters to Oppose Democrat's SEC Commissioner Nomination The Cedar Innovation Foundation and other crypto organizations are lobbying against the re-nomination of Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw.

November Was a 'Monumental' Month for the Crypto Market, JPMorgan Says

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2024. Dec. 09. 15:22

November Was a 'Monumental' Month for the Crypto Market, JPMorgan Says Total crypto market cap jumped 45% in November, in the best monthly return to-date, the report said.

El Salvador to Change Bitcoin Law as Part of New IMF Deal: FT

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2024. Dec. 09. 15:15

El Salvador to Change Bitcoin Law as Part of New IMF Deal: FT Salvadoran merchants reportedly will no longer be compelled to accept bitcoin as a means of payment anymore.

Bitcoin 'Four Meggers': OrdinalsBot Inscribes Largest-Ever File on the OG Blockchain

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2024. Dec. 09. 14:49

Bitcoin 'Four Meggers': OrdinalsBot Inscribes Largest-Ever File on the OG Blockchain Inscriptions project OrdinalsBot minted what it says is the largest ever file on Bitcoin: The last in a collection of 1,500 "Pizza Ninjas."

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: FIL Declines 13% as Nearly All Assets Trade Lower

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2024. Dec. 09. 14:42

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: FIL Declines 13% as Nearly All Assets Trade Lower Ethereum Classic joined Filecoin as a top underperformer, falling 11.7%.

Bitget Mulls U.S. Entry While Awaiting Trump’s Pro-Crypto Administration

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2024. Dec. 09. 14:32

Bitget Mulls U.S. Entry While Awaiting Trump’s Pro-Crypto Administration In an interview, Bitget CEO Gracy Chen surveys the geopolitics of the crypto exchange landscape, including contested territories like Nigeria, Russia and India.

MicroStrategy Makes Another Large Bitcoin Purchase, Buying 21,550 BTC for $2.1B

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2024. Dec. 09. 14:23

MicroStrategy Makes Another Large Bitcoin Purchase, Buying 21,550 BTC for $2.1B This latest buying spree brought the company's total holdings to 423,650 tokens worth nearly $42 billion.

Jupiter DAO Passes Massive $860M ‘Jupuary’ Airdrop Vote

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2024. Dec. 09. 14:22

Jupiter DAO Passes Massive $860M ‘Jupuary’ Airdrop Vote The revised vote changed how tokens would be distributed to users with additional checks to prevent tokens from going to mercenary airdrop farmers.

Cardano, XRP Lead Losses Among Majors as Market Slide Liquidates $300M Bullish Bets

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2024. Dec. 09. 11:50

Cardano, XRP Lead Losses Among Majors as Market Slide Liquidates $300M Bullish Bets The CoinDesk 20 (CD20), a liquid index tracking the largest tokens by market cap, fell 3.6%. Weakness in majors saw midcaps fall as much as 10%, per Coingecko data.

Movement Network's MOVE Will Be Listed on Binance, Upbit and Bithumb Amid Airdrop

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2024. Dec. 09. 11:41

Movement Network's MOVE Will Be Listed on Binance, Upbit and Bithumb Amid Airdrop The Movement Network was built using Facebook's programing language Move.

Movement Network's MOVE Trades at $1.3B Market Cap Amid Airdrop

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2024. Dec. 09. 11:41

Movement Network's MOVE Trades at $1.3B Market Cap Amid Airdrop The Movement Network was built using Facebook's programing language Move.

Radiant Capital Says North Korean Hackers Behind $50 Million Attack in October

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2024. Dec. 09. 09:41

Radiant Capital Says North Korean Hackers Behind $50 Million Attack in October Hackers gained access to a developer’s computer by posing as a former contractor.

Gauging Bitcoin, XRP Resistance Levels After Record Price Rallies

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2024. Dec. 09. 09:11

Gauging Bitcoin, XRP Resistance Levels After Record Price Rallies As cryptocurrencies enter price-discovery mode, options market activity can help traders identify potential resistance levels.

Ripple's Garlinghouse Says 2024 Election Was a Chance to 'Educate Voters'

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2024. Dec. 09. 07:47

Ripple's Garlinghouse Says 2024 Election Was a Chance to 'Educate Voters' The Ripple CEO says crypto-backed political action committees (PACs) were a response to the war on crypto.

Amazon Shareholders Push for Minimum 5% Bitcoin Allocation

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2024. Dec. 09. 05:15

Amazon Shareholders Push for Minimum 5% Bitcoin Allocation The proposal submitted by the National Center for Public Policy Research calls for the company to add BTC to its treasury to beat inflation

FSOC's Still Worried About Stablecoins

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2024. Dec. 07. 05:01

FSOC's Still Worried About Stablecoins The group's 2024 report once again highlighted FSOC's longstanding concerns about stablecoins.

Ending the Treasury Department’s Regulatory Overreach on Crypto Mixer Tornado Cash

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2024. Dec. 06. 21:53

Ending the Treasury Department’s Regulatory Overreach on Crypto Mixer Tornado Cash The Fifth Circuit's decision is a victory for privacy, financial freedom, and the rule of law, says Zack Smith, senior legal fellow at The Heritage Foundation.

Proof of Operation Chokepoint 2.0

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2024. Dec. 06. 19:49

Proof of Operation Chokepoint 2.0 Newly released documents from the FDIC show a concerted federal effort to de-bank crypto companies, showing long-held theories were correct.

Memecoin Factory Pump.Fun Bans U.K. Crypto Traders

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2024. Dec. 06. 16:18

Memecoin Factory Pump.Fun Bans U.K. Crypto Traders Earlier this week, the U.K.'s main financial regulator warned Pump.fun was operating without permission.

U.S. Regulator Told Banks to Lay Off Crypto, Letters Obtained by Coinbase Reveal

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2024. Dec. 06. 13:56

U.S. Regulator Told Banks to Lay Off Crypto, Letters Obtained by Coinbase Reveal Coinbase's Paul Grewal says this is hard evidence proving the industry hasn't been spouting conspiracy theories about being shoved out of U.S. banking.

U.S. Regulator Told Banks to Avoid Crypto, Letters Obtained by Coinbase Reveal

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2024. Dec. 06. 13:56

U.S. Regulator Told Banks to Avoid Crypto, Letters Obtained by Coinbase Reveal Coinbase's Paul Grewal says this is hard evidence proving the industry hasn't been spouting conspiracy theories about being shoved out of U.S. banking.

U.S. Added 227K Jobs in November, Topping Estimates for 200K

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2024. Dec. 06. 13:40

U.S. Added 227K Jobs in November, Topping Estimates for 200K Friday morning's jobs report is one of the last pieces of key economic data the Fed will see prior to its mid-December interest-rate decision.

U.S. Ether ETFs Post Record Inflows, Bitcoin ETFs Add Most in Two Weeks

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2024. Dec. 06. 10:51

U.S. Ether ETFs Post Record Inflows, Bitcoin ETFs Add Most in Two Weeks The investment interest comes after ether added about 60% in a month.

Crypto Markets Have Benefited From a Positive Environment Since U.S. Election: Citi

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2024. Dec. 06. 08:47

Crypto Markets Have Benefited From a Positive Environment Since U.S. Election: Citi The nomination of crypto-friendly Paul Atkins as chair of the SEC provided the final boost that propelled bitcoin through the $100,000 level, the report said.

BTC Nosedive to 92K Hits DOGE, XRP Futures Hardest as Liquidations Climb to $1B

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2024. Dec. 06. 07:13

BTC Nosedive to 92K Hits DOGE, XRP Futures Hardest as Liquidations Climb to $1B Futures tracking major tokens outside of bitcoin and ether saw tens of millions in losses, led by XRP at $39 million in an unusually high move.

FOMO Traders Beware, Bitcoin's 'High-Wave' Price Action Points to Confusion: Godbole

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2024. Dec. 06. 07:02

FOMO Traders Beware, Bitcoin's 'High-Wave' Price Action Points to Confusion: Godbole BTC's latest price action signals considerable confusion in the market in a shift away from the recent dominance of the bulls.

Top NFT Brand Pudgy Penguins to Release PENGU Token

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2024. Dec. 06. 02:00

Top NFT Brand Pudgy Penguins to Release PENGU Token Pudgy Penguins is among the most popular NFT collections, and its comic penguins have a big presence on X, YouTube and Instagram.

Trump Names David Sacks as 'AI and Crypto Czar'

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2024. Dec. 06. 01:49

Trump Names David Sacks as 'AI and Crypto Czar' The "PayPal Mafia" alum will work to ensure the crypto industry has the legal framework and clarity it has been asking for, Trump said in a TruthSocial post.

DYdX Surges 30% as Trump Names David Sacks as 'AI and Crypto Czar'

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2024. Dec. 06. 01:49

DYdX Surges 30% as Trump Names David Sacks as 'AI and Crypto Czar' The "PayPal Mafia" alum will work to ensure the crypto industry has the legal framework and clarity it has been asking for, Trump said in a TruthSocial post.

Bitcoin Crashed Below $94K in Sudden Plunge From Record Perch Around $100K

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2024. Dec. 05. 22:45

Bitcoin Crashed Below $94K in Sudden Plunge From Record Perch Around $100K BTC has been red-hot lately, taking out a milestone, but the bottom just fell out.

Memecoins Reach $140B Market Cap and Gain Ground in Crypto Economy

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2024. Dec. 05. 21:25

Memecoins Reach $140B Market Cap and Gain Ground in Crypto Economy The memecoin sector was worth 11.21% of crypto market capitalization, excluding bitcoin and ether, as of Dec. 1.

Suilend Plots New Crypto-Finance Services on Sui After $6 Million Raise

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2024. Dec. 05. 20:38

Suilend Plots New Crypto-Finance Services on Sui After $6 Million Raise The Sui blockchain hasn't yet catapulted into bull-market talk. But its DeFi ecosystem is trending up, creating an opening for one of its biggest protocols.

Circle Claims Bragging Rights of USDC Becoming First Regulated Stablecoin in Canada

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2024. Dec. 05. 18:16

Circle Claims Bragging Rights of USDC Becoming First Regulated Stablecoin in Canada Pressure mounts on crypto exchanges operating in the country to comply with tighter rules to list stablecoins by the end of this year.

Bitcoin at $100K: The Financial World Reacts

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2024. Dec. 05. 17:44

Bitcoin at $100K: The Financial World Reacts After BTC hit $100,000, growing from zero to $2 trillion in a decade and a half, CoinDesk rounded up reactions — from believers and skeptics — to the milestone.

Everyone Wants a Piece of the Bitcoin Pie, Now the AI Bots Are Coming for It Too

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2024. Dec. 05. 17:06

Everyone Wants a Piece of the Bitcoin Pie, Now the AI Bots Are Coming for It Too AI-focused Ethereum layer-2 Mode is the latest network to bridge to Bitcoin in an attempt to get access to deep wells of liquidity held in BTC.

MicroStrategy Leveraged ETFs' Impact on Crypto Markets Is Growing: JPMorgan

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2024. Dec. 05. 16:47

MicroStrategy Leveraged ETFs' Impact on Crypto Markets Is Growing: JPMorgan Leveraged MicroStrategy ETFs attracted $3.4 billion of inflows in November, the report said.

Corporate Bitcoin Treasuries Are All the Rage. Now XRP?

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2024. Dec. 05. 13:15

Corporate Bitcoin Treasuries Are All the Rage. Now XRP? Worksport, a Nasdaq-listed manufacturer of covers for pickup trucks, has decided to not only buy bitcoin for its corporate treasury, but also Ripple's XRP.

Chainalysis Taps Founder Jonathan Levin as CEO

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2024. Dec. 05. 13:05

Chainalysis Taps Founder Jonathan Levin as CEO The crypto analytics company's former leader, Michael Gronager, went on leave in late September.

U.S. Crypto Stocks Surge in Pre-Market Trading as Bitcoin Tops $100K

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2024. Dec. 05. 12:43

U.S. Crypto Stocks Surge in Pre-Market Trading as Bitcoin Tops $100K MARA Holdings climbed on completing an $850 million offering of a zero-coupon convertible senior note.

Bitcoin Hits Milestone vs. Gold as Cycle Pattern Flags $120K by Year-End: Van Straten

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2024. Dec. 05. 11:26

Bitcoin Hits Milestone vs. Gold as Cycle Pattern Flags $120K by Year-End: Van Straten The market price of bitcoin, priced in gold hit an all-time high of 39 ounces.

USDC Issuer Circle Makes Layoffs as Part of Operations Review: Bloomberg

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2024. Dec. 05. 11:14

USDC Issuer Circle Makes Layoffs as Part of Operations Review: Bloomberg The job cuts amount to "less than 6% of Circle's workforce," according to a company spokesperson.

USDC Issuer Circle Makes Layoffs as Part of Operations Review

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2024. Dec. 05. 11:14

USDC Issuer Circle Makes Layoffs as Part of Operations Review The job cuts amount to "less than 6% of Circle's workforce," according to a company spokesperson.

USDC Issuer Circle Cuts 'Less Than 6%' of Jobs Following Operations Review

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2024. Dec. 05. 11:14

USDC Issuer Circle Cuts 'Less Than 6%' of Jobs Following Operations Review The job cuts amount to about 50 people, based on June employment numbers.

Market Makers May Keep Bitcoin Around $100K as Overheated Market Faces Pullback Risks

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2024. Dec. 05. 09:46

Market Makers May Keep Bitcoin Around $100K as Overheated Market Faces Pullback Risks The hedging activity of options market makers may ensure BTC price stability amid risks from elevated funding rates

Dogecoin Mining Turns Out Three Times More Profitable for This Bitcoin Miner

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2024. Dec. 05. 09:30

Dogecoin Mining Turns Out Three Times More Profitable for This Bitcoin Miner BIT Mining has made a whopping $100 million worth of DOGE on its Dogecoin mining operations, per a release.

Dogecoin Mining Turns Out 3 Times More Profitable for This Bitcoin Miner

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2024. Dec. 05. 09:30

Dogecoin Mining Turns Out 3 Times More Profitable for This Bitcoin Miner BIT Mining has made a whopping $100 million worth of DOGE on its Dogecoin mining operations, per a release.

Traders See Even More Bitcoin Buying Pressure as BTC Sets New Record at $103K

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2024. Dec. 05. 05:37

Traders See Even More Bitcoin Buying Pressure as BTC Sets New Record at $103K Spot BTC ETFs in the U.S. notched up $533 million in net inflows on Wednesday, data shows, with BlackRock’s IBIT crossing $50 billion in net assets for the first time.

Mt. Gox Moves $2.8B in BTC Amid Bitcoin's Surge Past $100K

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2024. Dec. 05. 05:16

Mt. Gox Moves $2.8B in BTC Amid Bitcoin's Surge Past $100K Defunct exchange Mt. Gox moves billions in BTC to an unknown address, raising alarm on crypto social media.

Bitcoin Hits Major Milestone of $100K, Nears $2 Trillion Market Value

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2024. Dec. 05. 02:46

Bitcoin Hits Major Milestone of $100K, Nears $2 Trillion Market Value The early November election of crypto-friendly Donald Trump restarted what had been a stalled rally through much of 2024.

Crypto for Advisors: 2025 Stablecoin Outlook

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2024. Dec. 05. 00:13

Crypto for Advisors: 2025 Stablecoin Outlook As representations of assets, such as a fiat currency, on the internet, stablecoins offer unmatched flexibility, speed, and availability — key factors driving their increasing adoption.

'Hawk Tuah' Sensation Haliey Welch's HAWK Token Goes Live

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2024. Dec. 04. 22:00

'Hawk Tuah' Sensation Haliey Welch's HAWK Token Goes Live A private token sale was done at a $34.5 million valuation.

Ethereum's Justin Drake Sees No Threat From Solana, Says Its ‘Golden Era’ Will End

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2024. Dec. 04. 21:46

Ethereum's Justin Drake Sees No Threat From Solana, Says Its ‘Golden Era’ Will End Ethereum's Beam Chain "is all about improving the long-term health and security of the consensus layer," says Drake. “Solana has no consideration for health."

Bitcoin Jumps to $99K as Spiking Coinbase Premium Points to Strong U.S. Buying

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2024. Dec. 04. 21:42

Bitcoin Jumps to $99K as Spiking Coinbase Premium Points to Strong U.S. Buying Spot BTC prices were at times $300 pricier on Coinbase relative to Binance, suggesting the rally may be driven by heavy demand from American investors.

Why Corporates Will Default to Public Chains in the Future

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2024. Dec. 04. 20:34

Why Corporates Will Default to Public Chains in the Future Businesses used to prefer private chains. Here’s why the shift will happen, according to EY’s Paul Brody.

Binance's BNB Hits Fresh Record, Breaks Out of 3-Year Range as Altcoin Rotation Accelerates

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2024. Dec. 04. 20:28

Binance's BNB Hits Fresh Record, Breaks Out of 3-Year Range as Altcoin Rotation Accelerates Older cryptocurrencies with regulatory overhang were among the biggest gainers over the past month as Donald Trump's election victory promises a friendlier U.S. regulatory environment toward digital assets.

Ether Rises 8% Amid Slumping Bitcoin Dominance

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2024. Dec. 04. 20:25

Ether Rises 8% Amid Slumping Bitcoin Dominance Fed Chair Jerome Powell said bitcoin is competing against gold, not the U.S. dollar, in an appearance on Wednesday.

The Protocol: Bitcoin Gets a DEX, Union Labs Gets $12M

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2024. Dec. 04. 19:03

The Protocol: Bitcoin Gets a DEX, Union Labs Gets $12M Also: Justin Drake on Ethereum's Beam Chain … and Solana

Trump Names Former SEC Commissioner Paul Atkins as His Pick for Chair of the Agency

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2024. Dec. 04. 18:14

Trump Names Former SEC Commissioner Paul Atkins as His Pick for Chair of the Agency President-elect Donald Trump announced he would nominate Paul Atkins, a former SEC commissioner and current CEO of Patomak Global Partners, to run the SEC.

U.S. Treasury Sanctions 5 People, 4 Entities Tied to Russian Money Laundering Group

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2024. Dec. 04. 18:04

U.S. Treasury Sanctions 5 People, 4 Entities Tied to Russian Money Laundering Group One of the entities which helped Russian oligarchs evade U.S. sanctions is registered in Sheridan, Wyoming.

Congress' Most Prolific Crypto Trader Is a Georgia Trucking Operator

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2024. Dec. 04. 17:19

Congress' Most Prolific Crypto Trader Is a Georgia Trucking Operator Representative Mike Collins has been dabbling in memecoin Ski Mask Dog, buying some this week and revealing that the memecoin draw extends even to Congress.

Crypto Options: A Key Tool for Institutions Navigating Volatility and Yield

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2024. Dec. 04. 17:03

Crypto Options: A Key Tool for Institutions Navigating Volatility and Yield The maturing crypto options market is aiding investors in implementing customized strategies for hedging, leverage, and yield generation while enhancing market sentiment analysis, says Dennis Ehlert.

Botanix Labs' Mission to Bring Bitcoin to Defi Moves to Final Testnet Phase

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2024. Dec. 04. 16:25

Botanix Labs' Mission to Bring Bitcoin to Defi Moves to Final Testnet Phase The Aragog testnet as it is known, introduces a set of tools that will form the basis for the mainnet's DeFi offering.

Putin Says No One Will Be Able to Ban Cryptocurrencies: State Media

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2024. Dec. 04. 15:46

Putin Says No One Will Be Able to Ban Cryptocurrencies: State Media The Russian president said cryptocurrencies will continue to develop no matter what happens to the U.S. dollar.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: DOT Gains 17.3% as Index Climbs Higher

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2024. Dec. 04. 14:24

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: DOT Gains 17.3% as Index Climbs Higher Filecoin joined Polkadot as a top performer, gaining 16.3% from Tuesday.

One Year of Javier Milei: Why Argentinian Crypto Folks Can’t Get Enough of Him

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2024. Dec. 04. 13:28

One Year of Javier Milei: Why Argentinian Crypto Folks Can’t Get Enough of Him Javier Milei isn’t a crypto president, but his fight against inflation has made him a darling of the Argentinian digital asset sector.

Recent Inflows Into Spot Bitcoin ETFs Could Be Purely Directional Plays: Van Straten

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2024. Dec. 04. 13:05

Recent Inflows Into Spot Bitcoin ETFs Could Be Purely Directional Plays: Van Straten Since Nov. 20, ETFs have seen over $3 billion in net inflows while open interest on the CME exchange has declined.

GraFun Expands to TON Network to Enable Memecoin Creation Right in Telegram

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2024. Dec. 04. 12:00

GraFun Expands to TON Network to Enable Memecoin Creation Right in Telegram GraFun Expands to TON Network to Enable Memecoin Creation Right in Telegram

With U.S. Financial Conditions the Loosest in Years, Bitcoin Can Continue to Thrive: Van Straten

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2024. Dec. 04. 11:02

With U.S. Financial Conditions the Loosest in Years, Bitcoin Can Continue to Thrive: Van Straten Financial conditions in the U.S. are the loosest since August 2021, providing further tailwinds for crypto.

XRP Account Fees Fall by 90% After XRPL Validator Vote

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2024. Dec. 04. 10:59

XRP Account Fees Fall by 90% After XRPL Validator Vote Account Reserve has shifted to 1 XRP from 10 XRP, and creation fees for trustlines or objects is down to 0.2 XRP from 2 XRP.

DCG Confirms Reports Foundry Layoffs, Says its 16% of U.S. Employees

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2024. Dec. 04. 07:54

DCG Confirms Reports Foundry Layoffs, Says its 16% of U.S. Employees A spokesperson for Foundry says the decision stems from a move to focus on its core business.

Foundry Lays Off 16% of U.S. Employees as It Focuses on Core Business

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2024. Dec. 04. 07:54

Foundry Lays Off 16% of U.S. Employees as It Focuses on Core Business A spokesperson said the decision stems from a move to focus on operating its bitcoin mining pool.

Tron’s TRX Rockets to Record Highs Above $0.4

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2024. Dec. 04. 07:32

Tron’s TRX Rockets to Record Highs Above $0.4 Tron ecosystem tokens and memes surged 35% on average, with some gaining as much as 100%, following TRX’s move, data shows.

Move Over XRP's Korea Narrative, The 400% Price Rally Has Support of Coinbase Whales

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2024. Dec. 04. 06:06

Move Over XRP's Korea Narrative, The 400% Price Rally Has Support of Coinbase Whales While Korean investors have contributed to XRP's impressive 30-day price surge of over 400% to $2.60, they're not the only game in town.

Trump Considers Pro-Crypto Perianne Boring, Caroline Pham as Possible CFTC Chairs

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2024. Dec. 04. 05:49

Trump Considers Pro-Crypto Perianne Boring, Caroline Pham as Possible CFTC Chairs  Fox Business says the CEO of the Digital Chamber and CFTC Republican commissioner Caroline Pham are two names being floated to lead the commodities regulator.

Grayscale Files To Convert Solana Trust Into ETF

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2024. Dec. 03. 22:14

Grayscale Files To Convert Solana Trust Into ETF Currently a closed-end fund opened by Grayscale in 2021, the Solana Trust has $134 million in assets under management.

Alex Mashinsky, Founder and Former CEO of Celsius, Pleads Guilty to Fraud

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2024. Dec. 03. 21:19

Alex Mashinsky, Founder and Former CEO of Celsius, Pleads Guilty to Fraud Mashinsky repeatedly lied to investors about whether the platform was making uncollateralized loans.

Trump's Top SEC Chair Pick Paul Atkins Reluctant to Take Job: Source

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2024. Dec. 03. 17:39

Trump's Top SEC Chair Pick Paul Atkins Reluctant to Take Job: Source Turning around the bloated agency left behind by Gary Gensler is an unattractive gig for former commissioner Atkins, said a person familiar with his thinking.

MicroStrategy Looks Poised to Join Influential Nasdaq-100 Index. Here's What That Means for the Stock.

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2024. Dec. 03. 17:06

MicroStrategy Looks Poised to Join Influential Nasdaq-100 Index. Here's What That Means for the Stock. This would guarantee new money flowing into Michael Saylor's stock and would bring more bitcoin into an important TradFi benchmark.

Signs of Bottom Fishing on Upbit After South Korea's Martial Law-Led BTC Flash Crash

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2024. Dec. 03. 16:36

Signs of Bottom Fishing on Upbit After South Korea's Martial Law-Led BTC Flash Crash Large amounts of USDT were moved the crypto exchange, hinting at increased market activity, according to Lookonchain.

Bitcoin, XRP Briefly Wick Down 30% on South Korean Exchanges as Martial Law Declared

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2024. Dec. 03. 14:31

Bitcoin, XRP Briefly Wick Down 30% on South Korean Exchanges as Martial Law Declared South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared "emergency martial law" late Tuesday evening.

Tokenized Uranium Goes Live on the Tezos Blockchain with Archax, Cameco Involved

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2024. Dec. 03. 14:17

Tokenized Uranium Goes Live on the Tezos Blockchain with Archax, Cameco Involved Uranium.io aims to bring investment in the yellow metal to retail investors while the nuclear industry is having a revival, Arthur Breitman, director of the protocol's development firm said in an interview.

Bitcoin Gets a Decentralized Exchange as Cosmos Native Osmosis Activates Bridge

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2024. Dec. 03. 14:07

Bitcoin Gets a Decentralized Exchange as Cosmos Native Osmosis Activates Bridge "I've always personally been pretty Bitcoin maxi," Osmosis co-founder Sunny Aggarwal said in an interview.

Blockchain for IoT Minima to Develop Ledger-Embedded Microchips With ARM

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2024. Dec. 03. 14:00

Blockchain for IoT Minima to Develop Ledger-Embedded Microchips With ARM Minima is working with ARM’s Flexible Access Program, which gives startups access to the hardware giant’s IP portfolio and chip design system.

APAC Will Lead the Next Phase of Global Crypto Growth – Report

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2024. Dec. 03. 13:48

APAC Will Lead the Next Phase of Global Crypto Growth – Report A new CoinDesk survey shows enormous potential for crypto innovation in the Asia-Pacific region.

Bitcoin's $100K Psychological Barrier May Require Multiple Attacks: Van Straten

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2024. Dec. 03. 13:11

Bitcoin's $100K Psychological Barrier May Require Multiple Attacks: Van Straten Historically, it's taken the bitcoin price between 20 and 30 tries to break through a large round number.

MicroStrategy's Wild Volatility Outpaces Bitcoin by 2.5 Times. Here's What it Mean for Traders?

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2024. Dec. 03. 12:42

MicroStrategy's Wild Volatility Outpaces Bitcoin by 2.5 Times. Here's What it Mean for Traders? MSTR's elevated implied volatility means increased income potential for savvy investors engaging in options trading. But the strategy is not without risks.

MicroStrategy's Wild Volatility Outpaces Bitcoin by 2.5 Times. Here's What It Means for Traders?

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2024. Dec. 03. 12:42

MicroStrategy's Wild Volatility Outpaces Bitcoin by 2.5 Times. Here's What It Means for Traders? MSTR's elevated implied volatility means increased income potential for savvy investors engaging in options trading. But the strategy is not without risks.

Polymarket Bettors Skeptical Over Potential Microsoft (MSFT) Bitcoin Purchase

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2024. Dec. 03. 09:56

Polymarket Bettors Skeptical Over Potential Microsoft (MSFT) Bitcoin Purchase Shareholders are very likely to turn down the Michael Saylor pitch, Polymarket bettors are predicting.

Polymarket Bettors Skeptical Over Potential Microsoft Bitcoin Purchase

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2024. Dec. 03. 09:56

Polymarket Bettors Skeptical Over Potential Microsoft Bitcoin Purchase Shareholders are very likely to turn down the Michael Saylor pitch, Polymarket bettors are predicting.

Ethereum Transaction Revenue Has Surged Since Trump Election Victory: Steno Research

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2024. Dec. 03. 09:29

Ethereum Transaction Revenue Has Surged Since Trump Election Victory: Steno Research The jump has led to higher staking rewards and more ether being burned through transaction fees, the report said.

Crypto Cash Fueled 53 Members of the Next U.S. Congress

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2024. Dec. 03. 09:00

Crypto Cash Fueled 53 Members of the Next U.S. Congress The Fairshake PAC flooded money into political campaigns — in one case $40 million — and the new faces join an already hefty group of lawmaker allies.

XRP Records Highest Ever ‘Whale’ Activity as 7-Day Price Gains Near 100%

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2024. Dec. 03. 07:42

XRP Records Highest Ever ‘Whale’ Activity as 7-Day Price Gains Near 100% Whales can move markets with their buying or selling pressure, and tracking this can indicate their market sentiment.

Ethena Partners with Onchain Derivatives Protocol Derive, Secures 5% OF DRV Token Supply for sENA Holders

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2024. Dec. 03. 07:25

Ethena Partners with Onchain Derivatives Protocol Derive, Secures 5% OF DRV Token Supply for sENA Holders Ethena Partners with Onchain Derivatives Protocol Derive, Secures 5% OF DRV Token Supply for sENA Holders

Tokenized Securities Exchange 21X Wins Approval from Germany’s BaFin

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2024. Dec. 03. 07:00

Tokenized Securities Exchange 21X Wins Approval from Germany’s BaFin In the first quarter of 2025, Frankfurt-based 21X plans to start trading tokenized equity, debt securities and funds, as well as real estate or artworks.

Point72-Backed Exchange D2X Debuts in Europe With Regulated Crypto Derivatives

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2024. Dec. 03. 07:00

Point72-Backed Exchange D2X Debuts in Europe With Regulated Crypto Derivatives D2X comes out the gate with 7-days-a-week trading in cash-settled futures, with options to follow early next year.

Union Labs, a Connector of Blockchains, Raises $12M in Series A Round

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2024. Dec. 03. 00:29

Union Labs, a Connector of Blockchains, Raises $12M in Series A Round The firm, which aims to bridge the Ethereum and Cosmos ecosystems with its interoperability layer, now wants to build links to Bitcoin too.

Polymarket Retains Loyal User Base a Month After Election, Data Shows

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2024. Dec. 02. 21:48

Polymarket Retains Loyal User Base a Month After Election, Data Shows PLUS: A former NFL wide receiver apologizes for insulting Shayne Coplan at Kalshi's direction; traders didn't see Hunter Biden pardon coming.

Fidelity, Schwab, Citadel-Backed Crypto Exchange EDX Markets Appoints New CEO

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2024. Dec. 02. 20:40

Fidelity, Schwab, Citadel-Backed Crypto Exchange EDX Markets Appoints New CEO The institution-only crypto exchange said that it saw over $36 billion in notional volume this year.

Silk Road Bitcoin Worth Nearly $2B Moved to Coinbase Prime

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2024. Dec. 02. 17:33

Silk Road Bitcoin Worth Nearly $2B Moved to Coinbase Prime The transfer could spark selling pressure in the market as it indicates that the U.S. government is preparing to sell or has already sold the assets.

De-banking Deserves Urgent Attention

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2024. Dec. 02. 16:22

De-banking Deserves Urgent Attention The issue affects many legitimate businesses and individuals in the U.S. and internationally. It undermines our rule of law, market economy and human rights.

Memecoin MOODENG Surges 67% After Coinbase Listing

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2024. Dec. 02. 15:50

Memecoin MOODENG Surges 67% After Coinbase Listing The action breaks a two-week more than 50% slump in the price of MOOD.

Bitcoin Mining Profitability Improved in November, JPMorgan Says

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2024. Dec. 02. 15:29

Bitcoin Mining Profitability Improved in November, JPMorgan Says The total market cap of bitcoin miners tracked by the bank jumped 52% from the month previous, the report said.

BitGo Unveils Retail Crypto Custody Platform

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2024. Dec. 02. 15:14

BitGo Unveils Retail Crypto Custody Platform BitGo said the retail offering provides the same institutional-grade security guarantees under the hood that the firm’s existing customers are familiar with.

Bitcoin's 'Illiquid' Supply Soars to New All-Time High Near 15M Tokens

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2024. Dec. 02. 15:14

Bitcoin's 'Illiquid' Supply Soars to New All-Time High Near 15M Tokens Alongside, bitcoin on exchanges have fallen to almost a four-year low, suggesting heightened investor demand.

MicroStrategy Added 15.4K Bitcoin for $1.5B, Taking Total Holdings to 402,100 Tokens

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2024. Dec. 02. 13:35

MicroStrategy Added 15.4K Bitcoin for $1.5B, Taking Total Holdings to 402,100 Tokens The purchases took place over the week ended Sunday and were funded with share sales under the company's ATM program.

MicroStrategy Added 15.4K Bitcoin for $1.5B as Saylor pitches BTC to Microsoft

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2024. Dec. 02. 13:35

MicroStrategy Added 15.4K Bitcoin for $1.5B as Saylor pitches BTC to Microsoft The purchases took place over the week ended Sunday and were funded with share sales under the company's ATM program.

Ether Risk-Reward Is Attractive Given Recent Underperformance: Bernstein

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2024. Dec. 02. 09:52

Ether Risk-Reward Is Attractive Given Recent Underperformance: Bernstein The world's second largest cryptocurrency may begin to outperform given the recent inflection in ETF inflows, the report said.

Ether's Risk-Reward Is Attractive, Bernstein Says

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2024. Dec. 02. 09:52

Ether's Risk-Reward Is Attractive, Bernstein Says The world's second largest cryptocurrency may begin to outperform given the recent inflection in ETF inflows, the report said.

XRP Replaces Tether as 3rd-Largest Cryptocurrency While BTC Faces $384M Sell Wall

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2024. Dec. 02. 08:39

XRP Replaces Tether as 3rd-Largest Cryptocurrency While BTC Faces $384M Sell Wall XRP has surged more than 20% in 24 hours, leapfrogging Tether's USDT.

Japanese Crypto Exchange DMM Bitcoin to Shut Down After $305M Hack

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2024. Dec. 02. 07:26

Japanese Crypto Exchange DMM Bitcoin to Shut Down After $305M Hack Its accounts and assets will be transferred to SBI VC Trade.

Ether's Price Chart Now Mirrors a Pattern That Foretold Bitcoin's Record Rally

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2024. Dec. 02. 05:54

Ether's Price Chart Now Mirrors a Pattern That Foretold Bitcoin's Record Rally Ether's Price Chart Now Mirrors a Pattern That Foretold Bitcoin's Record Rally

Ethereum ETFs See Record $333M Inflows, Outpacing Bitcoin Funds as Catch-Up Trade Gains Momentum

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2024. Dec. 01. 12:31

Ethereum ETFs See Record $333M Inflows, Outpacing Bitcoin Funds as Catch-Up Trade Gains Momentum Improved outlook for the DeFi space and warmer regulatory climate with incoming U.S. administration are main drivers behind the sentiment shift towards ether, LMAX strategist Joel Kruger said.

XRP Tops $100B Market Cap, Reaches 2018 Levels, as Ripple’s RLUSD Close to Approval

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2024. Dec. 01. 11:20

XRP Tops $100B Market Cap, Reaches 2018 Levels, as Ripple’s RLUSD Close to Approval The surge brought 7-day gains to 30%, outperforming bitcoin (BTC) and other majors, while 30-day gains stand at nearly 300%, data from CoinGecko show.