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December AugustBitcoin Dips to $42.4K as Fed's Powell Pours Cold Water on March Rate Cut
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2024. Jan. 31. 22:28
Bitcoin dipped to $42,300, while crypto majors ETH, ADA, DOT fell 3%-4% with Solana's SOL tumbling over 6%. 30 Reasons to Love Vitalik Buterin, on His 30th Birthday
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2024. Jan. 31. 22:25
The co-founder and spiritual leader of Ethereum has achieved more than most in his relatively short lifetime. The Protocol: Bitcoin NFT Debacle, Vitalik's 30th, Farcaster Frames, 'Private Mempools'
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2024. Jan. 31. 19:30
In this week's issue of The Protocol newsletter, our Sam Kessler writes about the "private mempools" that Ethereum users are increasingly relying on to avoid front-running MEV bots. PLUS: Margaux Nijkerk explores the growing use of "councils" to oversee adolescent networks. CoinDesk Brings Back 'Microcosms' NFT Consensus Ticket
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2024. Jan. 31. 19:11
Minting is live for the 1,000-run collection, whose additional perks will let holders get the most out of Consensus 2024 in Austin, Texas. Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged, Sounds Hawkish Note on March
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2024. Jan. 31. 19:08
Bitcoin investors have mostly been focused on spot ETFs and the upcoming halving, but central bank monetary policy is also likely to play a sizable role in the 2024 price outlook. Crypto Market Maker GSR Appoints Former JPMorgan Executive as Head of Trading
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2024. Jan. 31. 18:46
The new hire happens as digital asset markets are maturing and have become increasingly intertwined with traditional finance. Time to End Craig Wright’s Harassment Campaign Against Bitcoin Devs
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2024. Jan. 31. 18:16
Craig Wright has repeatedly litigated anyone questioning his claim to be Satoshi, harming numerous people in crypto in the process. The Crypto Open Patent Alliance aims to put a stop to this as its case comes to court Feb. 5. CoinDesk Mothballs DESK Reward Token Program
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2024. Jan. 31. 17:54
It was an experiment in driving community engagement, and we're leaving the door open to relaunching DESK or something similar in the future. JUP Token Soars After Massive $700M Jupiter Airdrop to Solana Wallets
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2024. Jan. 31. 17:16
Validators called the airdrop a success. "Surprisingly, nothing notable" broke, one operator said. From Speculation to Fundamentals: A New Paradigm for Crypto Markets
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2024. Jan. 31. 16:50
New markets take time to mature and crypto is no different. The next stage will see more attention given to fundamental metrics and better data will drive the change, says Michael Nadeau, founder of The DeFi Report. How the Launch of Spot ETFs Could Dampen Bitcoin’s Volatility
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2024. Jan. 31. 16:45
The approval of a wave of bitcoin exchange-traded funds will lead to a more mature market structure, say Vivek Chauhan and David Lawant, of FalconX. Chris Dixon Talks Techno-Optimism, Permissionless Innovation and the Need for Crypto
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2024. Jan. 31. 16:32
The renowned a16z VC talks to Daniel Kuhn about his new book, “Read Write Own: Building the Next Era of the Internet.” FTX Expects to Fully Repay Customers but Won't Restart Defunct Crypto Exchange
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2024. Jan. 31. 16:20
Its FTT token surged nearly 11% after the news. Tether Reports Record $2.85B Profit as Biggest Stablecoin Nears $100B Market Cap
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2024. Jan. 31. 16:07
The USDT stablecoin issuer held over $5.4 billion in excess reserves as of 2023 year-end, according to its latest attestation. Global X Pulls Out of Spot Bitcoin ETF Application
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2024. Jan. 31. 16:01
Global X, one of the former contenders for a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), has withdrawn its application, according to a Jan 30 notice from Cboe BZX Exchange, which could have listed the fund. Labour Wants UK to Be a Securities Tokenization Hub and Advance Digital Pound Work
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2024. Jan. 31. 15:41
The opposition party leads the polls in what's likely to be an election year. UK Police Seize Nearly $1.8B of Bitcoin From Investment Fraud in China: FT
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2024. Jan. 31. 15:35
A London court heard of the seizure Tuesday as part of the trial of Jian Wen, who is accused of laundering bitcoin on behalf of her former employer, Yadi Zhang, FT reported. New York Community Bancorp Shares Tumble After Earnings Miss, 71% Dividend Cut
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2024. Jan. 31. 15:30
The bank took over defunct Signature Bank's non crypto-related deposits last year. Inside the 'Private Mempools' Where Ethereum Traders Hide From Front-Running Bots
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2024. Jan. 31. 14:46
These private mempools – where blockchain transactions avoid the eyes of front-running bots – promise to offer better settlement and lower fees to Ethereum users, but experts are sounding the alarm bell on some big risks. Ripple's XRP Drops 5% Amid Report of Potential $112M Hack
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2024. Jan. 31. 14:24
Blockchain analyst ZachXBT claims 213 million XRP tokens were stolen before being laundered across multiple exchanges. Ripple's XRP Drops 5% After Executive Is Hacked, Sparking Rumors of Network Breach
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2024. Jan. 31. 14:24
Blockchain analyst ZachXBT claims 213 million XRP tokens were stolen before being laundered across multiple exchanges. Vibe Check: The Bullish Bounce Back: CoinDesk Indices' Todd Groth
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2024. Jan. 31. 14:00
Periodic observations and market musings from Todd Groth, Head of Research, CoinDesk Indices. First Mover Americas: BTC Loses $43K as Crypto Prices Slip
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2024. Jan. 31. 13:11
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Jan. 31, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. Ethereum's 'Dencun' Upgrade Goes Live on Second Testnet, With Just One Remaining
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2024. Jan. 31. 13:11
Next week, on Feb. 7, Dencun will go live on its final Ethereum testnet, Holesky. After that, developers will ink in a date to activate Dencun on the main blockchain. Former UK Chancellor George Osborne Joins Coinbase as Adviser
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2024. Jan. 31. 12:27
Osborne becomes the second former U.K. chancellor to join a crypto firm following his immediate successor, Philip Hammond. Markets 'Too Optimistic' About Fed Rate Cuts: JPMorgan Asset Management
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2024. Jan. 31. 12:12
"The market may be too optimistic as we see limited evidence of disinflation in certain areas that are a focus for the Fed," strategists said, explaining a potential for a decline in risk assets. Binance Reviews Its Majority Stake in South Korean Crypto Exchange GOPAX
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2024. Jan. 31. 11:22
The world's largest crypto exchange by trading volume acquired a majority stake in GOPAX in February 2023, re-entering a market it had vacated two years previously. Sui Becomes a Top 10 DeFi Blockchain in Less Than a Year
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2024. Jan. 31. 09:13
Developers on Sui are building products that people are using to address real-world challenges, according to Greg Siourounis, Sui's managing director. UK's Digital Pound Approach Should Help Manage Privacy Concerns, Experts Say
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2024. Jan. 31. 08:55
The U.K.'s approach to handling privacy concerns posed by a digital pound should help quench concerns, according to interviews with a wide range of crypto industry legal and technical insiders. NFTs Outpaced Ether's Gains in January
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2024. Jan. 31. 08:47
Ether prices are set to close the month just over 2% higher, while major NFT indices have gained almost 10%. Solana DEX Jupiter's JUP Token to Debut With 1.35B Circulating Supply
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2024. Jan. 31. 05:20
The JUP-USD perpetual traded at 65 cents on Aevo at press time, implying a market capitalization of $700 million at the inception. Ethereum's 'Dencun' Upgrade Goes Live on Second Testnet, With Just One Remaining
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2024. Jan. 30. 23:12
Next week, on Feb. 7, Dencun will go live on its final Ethereum testnet, Holesky. After that, developers will ink in a date to activate Dencun on the main blockchain. Vitalik Buterin Says Developers Should 'Tread Carefully' Mixing Crypto and AI
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2024. Jan. 30. 20:41
The Ethereum co-founder has warmed up on the potential intersection between AI and crypto, though he warns developers to be careful. Why People Still Think Bitcoin Will Die
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2024. Jan. 30. 19:22
Unstoppability is one of its most important and reliable features. So why do so many respondents to a recent survey think Bitcoin will fail in 2024? When Is a Ponzi a Ponzi?
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2024. Jan. 30. 19:21
U.S. authorities indicted the operators of HyperVerse, allegedly an $1.8 billion “Ponzi scheme.” There’s a fine line between a “fraudulent investment scheme” and many crypto projects, it seems. Bitcoin Miner GRIID Shares Extend Drop After Nasdaq Listing
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2024. Jan. 30. 18:42
GRIID commenced trading on the Nasdaq Global Market on Monday under the ticker symbol "GRDI" while continuing to trade on Cboe Canada under the same ticker. Jack Dorsey's Block Inc. Begins Layoffs Under Previously Disclosed Plan to Cut Staff by 10%
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2024. Jan. 30. 18:14
The company plans to drastically reduce its headcount throughout 2024 through a series of layoffs and reorganizing measures. Ether Could Hit $4,000 With Likely Spot ETH ETF Approval in May: Standard Chartered
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2024. Jan. 30. 17:36
The British bank predicts that the SEC will eventually treat spot ether ETF applications similarly to bitcoin ETFs, putting May 23 as the expected date for an approval. Bitcoin Price Nears $44K as ETFs See Net Inflows for First Time in a Week
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2024. Jan. 30. 17:30
The 10 spot bitcoin ETFs on Monday experienced their first net inflows in one week, helping to send the price of bitcoin to its highest level since the day after the funds began trading. Thailand's SEC Breaks New Ground in 2024 With Crypto-Friendly Rules
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2024. Jan. 30. 16:11
Thailand's SEC has updated its rules by removing retail investors' limits for asset-backed tokens, creating new rules for custodians and giving them a larger role in monitoring digital asset business. Taproot Wizards Delays 'Quantum Cats' Sale for 2nd Time, After Messy Bitcoin NFT Debut
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2024. Jan. 30. 14:47
"We had big plans for mint day and we didn’t live up to your expectations of us and to our expectations of ourselves," Taproot Wizards co-founder Udi Wertheimer posted on X. How the Crypto Industry Responded to FinCEN's Proposed Mixer Rule
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2024. Jan. 30. 14:30
Last October, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network proposed implementing a new regulatory regime for crypto mixing services that would treat the entire class of privacy tools as money laundering threats and force new recordkeeping rules on U.S. people or entities that use them. The industry had a chance to weigh in. Here's the gist of their responses. Circle to Issue Its Stablecoin USDC on Celo Network to Boost RWA Capabilities
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2024. Jan. 30. 14:11
Celo, which is in the midst of transforming into an Ethereum layer 2 network, increasingly positions itself as a blockchain for real-world assets. Web3 Payments Firm Transak Joins Visa Direct to Streamline Crypto-to-Fiat Conversion
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2024. Jan. 30. 14:00
The deal allows the Web3 payments infrastructure provider's users in over 145 countries to easily convert crypto into local fiat currencies. German Police Seize $2.1B Worth of Bitcoin in Piracy Sting
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2024. Jan. 30. 13:35
Police in Germany have provisionally seized 50,000 bitcoin worth $2.17 billion in what it is calling its largest seizure to date. First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Eclipses $43K Having Gained Nearly 10% in a Week
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2024. Jan. 30. 13:19
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Jan. 30, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. MIM Stablecoin Suffers Flash Crash Amid $6.5M Exploit
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2024. Jan. 30. 12:34
The stablecoin issued by decentralized platform Abracadabra.money {MIM}, suffered a flash crash to $0.76 after reports emerged of a $6.5 million exploit. Bitpanda Crypto Exchange to Withdraw From Netherlands
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2024. Jan. 30. 12:24
The company said it is committed to complying with the regulatory landscape. Fintech Provider Portal Raises $34M Seed Round for Bitcoin-Based Decentralized Exchange
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2024. Jan. 30. 12:14
Portal aims to offer a decentralized infrastructure for peer-to-peer swapping of BTC across different blockchains without the need for intermediaries, which heighten the risk of hacks. SOL, AVAX Lead Crypto-Market Recovery, Bitcoin Tops 50-Day Average Before Fed Meeting
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2024. Jan. 30. 10:12
Altcoins' consistent positive performance over the past six days is boosting optimism and setting up bitcoin to test $46,000, one analyst said. Binance Now Allows Larger Traders to Keep Their Assets Elsewhere: FT
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2024. Jan. 30. 09:26
The move may reflect users' unease about Binance's regulatory dispute in the U.S. which saw it landed with a $4.3 billion fine in November. Floki Team Responds to Hong Kong Regulator Warning
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2024. Jan. 30. 06:55
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission labeled Floki and its staking program a suspicious investment product. dYdX Foundation Requests $30M Budget, Pledges to Issue Annual Spending Report
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2024. Jan. 30. 04:09
The Foundation wants to preserve an 18 month runway through at least mid-2026. HyperVerse's Alleged Ponzi Scheme Raked in Nearly $2B, Hired Actor as Fake CEO
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2024. Jan. 29. 22:45
HyperVerse was a nearly $2 billion fraudulent crypto investment scheme with a fake CEO at its helm, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and a grand jury allege in a lawsuit and criminal indictments against two of its leaders. Protocol Village: Immutable Pushes Early Access Launch of Polygon-Powered ZkEVM Mainnet
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2024. Jan. 29. 22:30
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Jan. 25-31. Invesco Cuts Bitcoin ETF Fee In a Bid to Lure Investors
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2024. Jan. 29. 22:02
The index provider previously had one of the highest fees of 0.39% for its bitcoin ETF. Protocol Village: DYdX Launches Liquid Staking After Governance Vote
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2024. Jan. 29. 21:41
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Jan. 25-31. Su Zhu Recommends Prison for All, in an Attempt to Rebuild a Reputation
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2024. Jan. 29. 20:51
Flipping the narrative, the disgraced 3AC financier says he enjoyed life behind bars. “I had the best sleep of my life.” Protocol Village: DYdX Launches Liquid Staking After Governance Vote
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2024. Jan. 29. 19:22
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Jan. 25-31. Solana's WEN Token Plummets Despite Burning 27% of Supply
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2024. Jan. 29. 18:03
The burn turned out to be a "sell the news event" as traders had already accounted for the purge – and then some. Crypto Funds Saw $500M in Outflows Last Week as GBTC Bleed Outweighed Rivals' Gains: CoinShares
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2024. Jan. 29. 17:38
Outflows from Grayscale's GBTC now total $5 billion, but appear to be subsiding, CoinShares head of research James Butterfill noted. How AI and DePIN Will Change Web3
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2024. Jan. 29. 17:31
The collision of Web3 services, distributed infrastructure (DePIN) and AI creates entirely new forms of internet experience and we're just starting to see the future, says Lex Sokolin, at Generative Ventures. DeFi Insurer Nexus Mutual Requests $153K for 6-Month Budget
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2024. Jan. 29. 17:20
The crypto insurance protocol is anticipating growth stemming from a recent partnership. As Blockchains Push Toward Decentralization, These People Serve as Ultimate Guardians
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2024. Jan. 29. 17:00
The goal of these "protocol councils,” sometimes called “security councils,” is to nudge these nascent networks toward increasing decentralization, by gradually removing them from under the control of their original developers. How are they different from boards of directors? Anthony Scaramucci Predicts Bitcoin to Hit at Least $170K Post Halving
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2024. Jan. 29. 16:53
Skybridge Capital founder and managing partner Anthony Scaramucci sees bitcoin {{BTC}} soaring to at least $170,000 after the halving in April, when the number of new bitcoin entering circulation shrinks again. Protocol Village: ZkLink Completes Token Sale of $4.68M on CoinList
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2024. Jan. 29. 16:35
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Jan. 25-31. Protocol Village: ZkLink Completes Token Sale of $4.68M on CoinList
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2024. Jan. 29. 15:08
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Jan. 25-31. OKX Starts Inscription Support for Atomicals, Stamps, Runes and Doginals
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2024. Jan. 29. 14:30
OKX says wallet support is coming first, with a marketplace to follow First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Consolidates at $42K
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2024. Jan. 29. 13:01
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Jan. 29, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. A Backdoor Regulatory Option Haunts U.S. Crypto
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2024. Jan. 29. 13:00
After the 2008 global financial meltdown, Congress set up a round table of regulators who could wield a unique tool against the next emerging threats. The Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) can tag companies with systemic-risk labels that saddle them with tremendous new restrictions, and the crypto sector has the council's attention. Solana Trading Aggregator Jupiter Sees Trading Volumes Jump Ahead of JUP Issuance
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2024. Jan. 29. 10:11
The decentralized exchange settled over $500 million in trades on Sunday, briefly becoming the biggest DEX platform. Hong Kong Gets Spot-Bitcoin ETF Application, Stablecoin Interest From China’s Harvest Global: Reports
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2024. Jan. 29. 09:54
Venture Smart Financial Holdings is also aiming for a spot-bitcoin ETF and is involved in the discussions about the stablecoin sandbox. Bitcoin Whales Boosted Coin Stash by $3B in January, Data Show
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2024. Jan. 29. 09:41
While bitcoin ETFs have experienced net inflows of $820 million, bitcoin whales increased holdings by about $3 billion this year, IntoTheBlock said. Unibot Boosts Token Value With Solana Ecosystem Draw
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2024. Jan. 29. 07:00
UNIBOT holders are set to receive some 80% of the supply of Solana-based UNISOL through a snapshot and claim mechanism. Bitcoin Longs Above $43K in Focus, Analyst Says
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2024. Jan. 29. 06:51
Bitcoin's wave 5 impulse move has begun and could see prices top $50,000 by the end of the first quarter, 10x Research's Markus Thielen said, having correctly predicted the recent pullback. Bitcoin ETFs in and Around Asia After U.S. Approvals? Analysts Are Optimistic About Momentum
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2024. Jan. 29. 06:16
The much-awaited approval of spot-bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) can give unprecedented momentum for similar regulatory approvals in and around Asia. Stellar's Foundation Supports Delay of Smart-Contracts Upgrade After Bug Found
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2024. Jan. 28. 22:41
A bug identified on Jan. 25 was deemed to pose "little risk," but after receiving "robust feedback" from the blockchain's developer community, the Stellar Development Foundation opted to "disarm" its validators ahead of the Jan. 30 target date for the Protocol 20 upgrade. Stellar's Foundation Supports Delay of Smart-Contracts Upgrade After Bug Found
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2024. Jan. 27. 23:06
A bug identified on Jan. 25 was deemed to pose "little risk," but after receiving "robust feedback" from the blockchain's developer community, the Stellar Development Foundation opted to "disarm" its validators ahead of the Jan. 30 target date for the Protocol 20 upgrade. Which Is the Best Self-Custody Lightning Wallet?
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2024. Jan. 26. 21:11
Bitcoin educator Anita Posch tested the Blixt, Green, Mutiny, Phoenix and Zeus Lightning wallets while traveling in Zimbabwe. DAOs Are Not the Next Home for Online Extremism
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2024. Jan. 26. 20:06
Wired claimed this week that decentralized autonomous organizations are gathering grounds for "dangerous groups." But the article misunderstands what DAOs actually do and what they are useful for, says Preston Byrne. Why Is Everyone Suddenly Bearish About Bitcoin?
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2024. Jan. 26. 19:54
The cryptocurrency has dipped following the most bullish recent event in crypto history, the launch of spot bitcoin ETFs, apparently causing a crisis in faith. BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF First to Reach $2B in AUM
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2024. Jan. 26. 17:43
The BlackRock iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) on Friday became the first of the recently launched spot bitcoin products to reach $2 billion in assets under-management (AUM). Crypto-Linked Stocks Rise With Bitcoin as Analyst Says 'Not The Time to Turn Bearish'
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2024. Jan. 26. 17:27
Miners such as Bitfarms (BITF), Hut 8 (HUT) and TeraWulf (WULF) were among the outperformers. Bitcoin Could Fall Back to Mid-$20K Area: Chris Burniske
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2024. Jan. 26. 16:46
The former crypto lead at Cathie Wood's Ark Invest says it "takes time for partiers to sober up." Coinbase Upgraded by Oppenheimer as Crypto Exchange Is 'Stronger Than Many People Realize'
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2024. Jan. 26. 16:01
Analyst Own Lau noted higher trading volume, the recent approval of the spot bitcoin ETFs, and a potential win in the company’s lawsuit against the SEC as the main drivers for the upgrade. Vibe Check: Ether Finds Support: CoinDesk Indices' Todd Groth
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2024. Jan. 26. 14:05
Periodic observations and market musings from Todd Groth, Head of Research, CoinDesk Indices. First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Regains $41K in End of Week Rally
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2024. Jan. 26. 13:11
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Jan. 26, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. ARK Bought $62.3M Worth of Own ETF in Last Week; Sold $42.7M of BITO
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2024. Jan. 26. 10:29
ARKW now holds $91.4 million of ARKB, constituting a 5.98% weighting of the fund's total value. UK Supreme Court Refuses Craig Wright Appeal
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2024. Jan. 26. 00:02
In July it was ruled that Wright was only entitled to just 1 GBP in compensation for a libel claim against bitcoin podcaster Peter McCormack. Celo, Shopping for Blockchain Partner, Turns to the Delicate Issue of Money
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2024. Jan. 25. 22:57
A standalone blockchain, Celo is looking to migrate to become a layer-2 network atop Ethereum. The months-long selection process has started to look like "The Bachelorette," with teams behind the Arbitrum, Optimism, Polygon and zkSync networks all vying to win the technology mandate. Bitcoin ETF Flows Show Negative Trend For First Time Since Launch
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2024. Jan. 25. 20:42
The group of recently launched spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are seeing combined negative flows for the first time since they opened for trade on Jan. 11 as money moving into funds like BlackRock's IBIT and Fidelity's FBTC has failed to keep pace with the exits from Grayscale’s GBTC. ETH ETFs Are Inevitable — But When?
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2024. Jan. 25. 19:52
As the SEC delays applications from Grayscale and BlackRock, Daniel Kuhn looks at how soon regulators might approve these investment products. Protocol Village: Centrifuge, Protocol for RWAs, Integrates With Celo Through Axelar
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2024. Jan. 25. 19:09
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Jan. 25-31. Protocol Village: Centrifuge, Protocol for RWAs, Integrates With Celo Through Axelar
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2024. Jan. 25. 18:02
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Jan. 25-31. Spot Ether ETF Applications Decisions Delayed by SEC
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2024. Jan. 25. 17:22
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission delayed an application by Grayscale Investments to convert its Ethereum trust product into an exchange-traded fund (ETF), a day after pushing back a decision on an application from BlackRock to launch an ether ETF. Grayscale's GBTC Profit Taking Likely Over, Easing Bitcoin Selling Pressure: JPMorgan
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2024. Jan. 25. 17:17
Around $1.3 billion has shifted from GBTC to new spot bitcoin ETFs, equivalent to a monthly outflow of about $3 billion per month, the bank said in a report. Swan Bitcoin Unveils Mining Unit as Parent Company Prepares to Go Public
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2024. Jan. 25. 17:00
The mining business aims to reach 8 EH/s mining power and already has 4.5 EH/s operational after starting the unit in the summer of 2023. Crypto for Advisors: Unlocking Crypto Custody
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2024. Jan. 25. 16:22
As a financial advisor, it is crucial to understand that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to crypto custody. Instead, the most suitable solution depends on your client’s specific needs, goals, and risk appetite. Protocol Village: Router Protocol Announces Mainnet Launch of Nitro, Redefining Cross-Chain Asset Transfers
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2024. Jan. 25. 16:01
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Jan. 25-31. My Long-Term Investment Case for Bitcoin
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2024. Jan. 25. 16:00
There are short-term factors like the new U.S. ETFs and the upcoming Bitcoin halving. But the longer-term case rests on larger macro factors, says Torbjørn Bull Jenssen. Ethereum Developers Set Timeline for Final ‘Dencun’ Testnet Upgrades
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2024. Jan. 25. 15:09
Developers will run through Dencun on the Sepolia and Holesky testnets on Jan. 30 and Feb. 7. Axiom, Protocol for Historical Ethereum Data, Raises $20M, Led by Paradigm, Standard Crypto
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2024. Jan. 25. 15:00
The funding will go towards further developing the protocol and adding new hires. Axiom allows smart contract developers to access historical data from Ethereum and then perform intensive computations off-chain. How to Make Money Buying Art: Advice From Art Market Economist Magnus Resch
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2024. Jan. 25. 14:58
In his latest book, the Yale economist guides prospective buyers through never overpaying for art by examining the data and curating relationships. It turns out NFTs have particular utility here. Protocol Village: Space and Time Rolls Out Open-Source GPU Acceleration Framework 'Blitzar'
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2024. Jan. 25. 13:49
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Jan. 25-31. First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Holds $40K
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2024. Jan. 25. 13:01
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Jan. 25, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. Digital Asset Platform Web3Intelligence Raises $4.5M Ahead of New Token Rollout
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2024. Jan. 25. 13:00
The private funding round included participation from DAO MAKER, Shima Capital, and Gate.io among other investors. SatoshiVM Marred by Controversy Days After SAVM Issuance
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2024. Jan. 25. 10:57
SAVM jumped several thousand percent to a market capitalization of as high as $90 million a few hours after issuance. Digital Pound Legislation Will Provide Protections to Privacy and Control, Govt Says
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2024. Jan. 25. 10:33
Many respondents to the digital pound consultation said that they had concerns about privacy and control. Bitcoin Holds Above $40K Ahead of U.S. GDP, $5.8B Crypto Options Expiry
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2024. Jan. 25. 10:17
Traders have scaled back bets of aggressive rate cuts by the Federal Reserve ahead of the U.S. GDP report. Ether Options Out of Sync With Bullish Sentiment on Street
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2024. Jan. 25. 07:01
The way ether options are priced suggests investor preference for bets that prices will fall, contradicting the bullish outlook presented by some analysts. Tesla’s Bitcoin Holdings Remain Unchanged in Q4
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2024. Jan. 25. 06:57
The Elon Musk-led company holds over $387 million worth of bitcoin. Swiss Crypto Bank Sygnum Inches Closer to 'Unicorn' Status With $40M Raise
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2024. Jan. 25. 06:43
The company said that its initial target for the funding round was $35 million. Lido DAO Rebukes LayerZero by Endorsing Rivals Wormhole, Axelar for Crypto Bridge
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2024. Jan. 25. 02:08
LayerZero launched a Lido stETH bridge last October without asking for Lido DAO's permission. The community responded this week by endorsing a pair of its biggest competitors. The Digital Pound Consultation Will Drop Thursday, U.K. Official Says
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2024. Jan. 24. 23:03
There's a number of issues around privacy, financial inclusion, whether there's limits, monetary policy and interest, James Bowler, Permanent Secretary of the Treasury said. Bitwise Becomes First Spot Bitcoin ETF Provider to Provide Wallet Address
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2024. Jan. 24. 22:43
Crypto asset manager Bitwise on Wednesday became the first of the ten spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuers to share its digital wallet address with the public. What's Uniting the SEC's Crypto Cases
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2024. Jan. 24. 21:30
Earlier this week, a federal judge asked attorneys with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission why – "big picture" – there wasn't any sort of uniting regulation addressing crypto. Polygon Plans 'AggLayer,' in Bid to Synthesize Modular, Monolithic Blockchains
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2024. Jan. 24. 20:36
The new "AggLayer," set for launch next month, relies on zero-knowledge proofs, a type of cryptography that Polygon Labs is betting on as a core underpinning of future blockchain architecture. The Protocol: Ethereum Developers Warn on 'Diversity Problem'
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2024. Jan. 24. 20:31
In this week's issue, a focus on Ethereum's "diversity problem," the week's biggest blockchain project upgrades and highlights from Electric Capital's annual report on developer activity. PLUS: We've got an exclusive interview with a top architect behind the XRP Ledger. Vibe Check: The Sell-Off Continues: CoinDesk Indices' Todd Groth
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2024. Jan. 24. 20:27
Periodic observations and market musings from Todd Groth, Head of Research, CoinDesk Indices Why Tornado Cash Remains the Most Pivotal Legal Case in Crypto
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2024. Jan. 24. 19:05
Edward Snowden has backed a legal defense campaign for Roman Storm and Alexey Pertsev, coders behind the mixing service. They deserve the support of the crypto community, which has fundamental rights at stake in the case. Ripple's David Schwartz Talks 'Bottom-Up Growth' on XRP Ledger, Rebuts Critics: Q&A
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2024. Jan. 24. 17:02
Schwartz spoke to The Protocol about the aftermath of Ripple's SEC win, his method for dealing with XRP's rabid fanbase, the XRP Ledger's controversial approach to centralization, and more. Crypto Needs Cohesive Regulation – A Look at Europe’s MiCA
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2024. Jan. 24. 16:45
From the U.S. to South Asia, jurisdictions are creating a patchwork of crypto regulatory regimes, making international business harder. Europe, with its bloc-wide Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), is different. Do Bitcoin ETFs Kill the Bull Case for Crypto Equities?
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2024. Jan. 24. 16:45
The days of rising crypto prices lifting all boats, including mining stocks, may be gone. But it still looks like being a good year for digital assets, says Alex Tapscott. Grayscale's GBTC Has Moved More Than 100K BTC to Exchange Since Spot Bitcoin ETF Launch
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2024. Jan. 24. 16:37
Outflows from the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust have topped $1 billion per day this week. Telefónica Partners With Helium to Roll Out Mobile Hotspots in Mexico
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2024. Jan. 24. 16:07
Helium's native token is up by 5.71% over the past 24-hours. Crypto Custodian BitGo Receives Investment From Iconic Cash Handling Firm Brink’s
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2024. Jan. 24. 14:00
Brink’s says it’s excited to continue its growth in the evolving digital asset industry with the BitGo investment. Bitcoin Miner Hut 8 Hits Out at Short-Selling Report
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2024. Jan. 24. 13:33
The report by short-selling firm JCapital Research led to HUT sliding more than 23% on Jan. 18. First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Regains $40K
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2024. Jan. 24. 13:00
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Jan. 24, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. Crypto Lender Nexo Seeking $3B in Damages From Bulgaria
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2024. Jan. 24. 11:32
Nexo has accused the country of making "wrongful and politically motivated actions...involving unjustified and oppressive criminal investigations." Japanese Lawmakers Want To Carve Out New Web3 Policies: CoinDesk Japan
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2024. Jan. 24. 11:03
"We would like to grasp the current situation in areas other than decentralized autonomous organizations and identify new important points for policy," Congressman Hideto Kawasaki said. Someone Just Put 90s Darling Game DOOM on Dogecoin
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2024. Jan. 24. 10:25
The Ordinals technology native to the Dogecoin blockchain is allowing developers to bring utility to the meme token’s network. Someone Just Put Legendary '90s Video Game Doom on Dogecoin
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2024. Jan. 24. 10:25
The Ordinals technology native to the Dogecoin blockchain is allowing developers to bring utility to the meme token’s network. Indonesia's Crypto Tax Revenue Falls 63% in 2023 Despite Bitcoin's Surge
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2024. Jan. 24. 09:33
The country's tax revenue in 2023 was substantially lower than 2022, when the tax regime was introduced. Indonesia's Crypto Tax Revenue Falls 63% in 2023 Despite Bitcoin's Surge
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2024. Jan. 24. 09:33
The country's tax revenue in 2023 was substantially lower than 2022, when the tax regime was introduced. Donald Trump-Labelled Wallet Has Over $1M of TRUMP Meme Coin
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2024. Jan. 24. 07:35
Issuance of the TRUMP tokens has nothing to do with Trump directly, but some are using the tokens as a speculative bet on his ongoing presidential campaign Donald Trump-Labeled Wallet Has Over $1M of TRUMP Meme Coin
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2024. Jan. 24. 07:35
Issuance of the TRUMP tokens has nothing to do with Trump directly, but some are using the tokens as a speculative bet on his ongoing presidential campaign Crypto Whales Hunt for Bargains As Bitcoin Prices Slide, Data Shows
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2024. Jan. 24. 07:08
Bitcoin traded at a fat premium on Bitfinex compared to the global average price over the weekend, hinting at bargain hunting by whales. Tornado Cash Developers Storm, Pertsev Raise Over $350K for Legal Defense With Support From Snowden
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2024. Jan. 24. 06:40
A legal fund for the defense of Tornado Cash co-founders Roman Storm and Alexey Pertsev has received more than $350,675 and public support from Edward Snowden, the former NSA whistleblower. The Promises and Perils of NFTs: An Excerpt From 'The Everything Token'
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2024. Jan. 23. 21:17
In their new book, Steve Kaczynski and Scott Duke Kominers discuss the ongoing challenges (and potential solutions) around diversity, regulation and decentralization facing the NFT ecosystem. 'Lord, You Told Me to Do This': Pastor Defends Taking $1.3M From Failed Crypto
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2024. Jan. 23. 18:54
Eli Regalado said God told him to start the INDXcoin project and he's waiting on further guidance after Colorado securities officials accused him of running a crypto scam. The Next Phase of DeFi Is Here
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2024. Jan. 23. 18:07
Expect a transition from incentive madness to real utility in crypto markets, says Jesus Rodriguez, CEO, IntoTheBlock. At Davos, Crypto Pushes Case for Decentralized AI
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2024. Jan. 23. 16:37
With Big Tech set to dominate AI, decentralizers made the case for a blockchain governance layer for the next era of the internet. Mt. Gox Moves Seemingly Closer to Bitcoin Repayments For 2014 Hack Victims
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2024. Jan. 23. 16:01
Some former customers of the crypto exchange have reported receiving an email asking for confirmation of identity and account details on the mtgoxinsolvency subreddit group. Crypto Exchange OKX's Token Suffers 50% Flash Crash Amid Liquidation Cascade
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2024. Jan. 23. 15:32
The exchange said that it will compensate impacted users within 72 hours. Is Grayscale Takeover Bait Amid Bitcoin ETF Battle?
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2024. Jan. 23. 15:20
Experts said newcomers in the bitcoin investing game could be enticed by Grayscale, the incumbent with a huge lead. Ethereum Interoperability Hub Polymer Raises $23M Series A Funding From Marquee Investors
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2024. Jan. 23. 15:00
The funding round was co-led by Blockchain Capital, Maven 11 and Distributed Global and included contributions from Coinbase Ventures, Placeholder and Digital Currency Group. Coinbase Falls After JPMorgan Downgrades Stock to Underweight on Disappointing Bitcoin ETF Catalyst
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2024. Jan. 23. 13:43
The bitcoin ETF catalyst that pushed the ecosystem out of its crypto winter last year will disappoint investors in 2024, the report said. First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Slips Below $39K
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2024. Jan. 23. 13:05
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Jan. 23, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. Bitcoin Under $39K As ETF Debut Continues To Be a ‘Sell-the-News’ Event
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2024. Jan. 23. 10:42
BTC was down nearly 5% in the past 24 hours, reaching its lowest level in two months. The CoinDesk 20, a liquid index of the highest tokens by market capitalization, fell 7%. Bitcoin Indicator, Which Signaled Late 2023 Rally, Is About to Flash Bearish Signal
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2024. Jan. 23. 10:14
The Guppy Multiple Moving Average indicator is about to flash a red signal, indicating a strengthening of downward momentum. Solana, Avalanche Tokens Slide as Bitcoin Traders Target Eye Support at $38K
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2024. Jan. 23. 09:30
Over half of the profits accumulated by short-term bitcoin holders have been wiped out, Bitfinex analysts said in a Tuesday note. FTT Bucks Market Turmoil As FTX Estate Revealed To Be Behind GBTC Sales
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2024. Jan. 23. 08:45
FTT was up 11% in the past 24 hours as the broader market tracked by CoinDesk 20 slumped 4%. Trump Reiterates Anti-CBDC Stance, Credits Vivek Ramaswamy for Policy Guidance
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2024. Jan. 23. 07:58
The Republican frontrunner credited former candidate Vivek Ramaswamy for the policy. Bitcoin Unphased by China's Stimulus Plan
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2024. Jan. 23. 06:21
Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index and the CSI 300 both responded to Beijing's plan to reboot China's domestic stock market, but bitcoin remains in the red. Congresswoman Maxine Waters Questions Meta’s Ongoing Crypto Efforts
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2024. Jan. 22. 22:46
A letter sent to the tech giant said it still has five active patents related to cryptocurrencies, despite the firm saying that it has no digital assets-related works ongoing. Bug That Took Down 8% of Ethereum's Validators Sparks Worries About Even Bigger Outage
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2024. Jan. 22. 22:13
The lion's share of Ethereum's validators rely on the same piece of software to power their operations. According to some experts, this could be a big risk. Protocol Village: AaveDAO Approves Deployment of Aave v3 on Neon EVM Mainnet
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2024. Jan. 22. 22:12
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Jan. 18-24. SEC Shut Off Extra Security on X For About 6 Months, Letting Hacker Breeze In
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2024. Jan. 22. 21:00
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) confirmed that a hacker took over its X account through a "SIM swap" attack that seized control of a cell phone associated with the account. That allowed the outsider to falsely tweet on January 9 that the agency had approved spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), a day before the agency actually did so. Bitcoin-Based Digital Art Image 'Genesis Cat' Sells for $254K in Sotheby's Auction
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2024. Jan. 22. 20:32
The sale of the digital image from the Taproot Wizards project came as popularity surges for the NFT-like creations minted atop the Bitcoin blockchain's Ordinals protocol. All in, some 19 lots sold by Sotheby's raked in a combined $1.1 million. Bitcoin Slides Below $40K, Now Down Nearly 20% From Post-ETF Euphoria
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2024. Jan. 22. 19:17
Analysts at 10x Research are eyeing the $38,000 level for a potential bottom. Bitcoin Bulls Buoyed by Report of FTX's $1B GBTC Sale
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2024. Jan. 22. 19:09
Flows of fresh investor money into the newly approved spot bitcoin ETFs may be far higher than previously thought. Bailing DeSantis May Leave Deafening Crypto Silence in 2024 Presidential Race
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2024. Jan. 22. 18:57
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis may not have been a crypto authority, but he embraced digital assets as a political tool and ensured his influential state made moves to support the industry while he still had his eyes on the White House. His absence – and that of fellow candidate Vivek Ramaswamy – marks a sudden lack of crypto interest in this year's U.S. presidential race. Zuzalu, Vitalik Buterin-Led Retreat in Montenegro, Inspires Grants for 'Zu-Villages'
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2024. Jan. 22. 16:26
The aim of the program is to continue the "growth of the pop-up city movement" and "support technology-driven projects,” according to a post on Gitcoin. Protocol Village: Intent-Centric Ruby Protocol Building 'MiniApp' on TON Blockchain, LayerZero
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2024. Jan. 22. 16:00
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Jan. 18-24. FTX Sold About $1B of Grayscale's Bitcoin ETF, Explaining Much of Outflow: Sources
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2024. Jan. 22. 15:24
BTC's price has fallen since bitcoin ETFs were approved. In theory, now that FTX is done selling its substantial holdings, the selling pressure could ease since a bankruptcy estate liquidating holdings is a relatively unique event. China's Currency Woes to Weigh on Bitcoin: Crypto Observer
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2024. Jan. 22. 15:18
Measures taken by the People's Bank of China to cushion yuan against the stock market slide could weigh over bitcoin's price. U.S., U.K., Australia Sanction Hamas-Affiliated Crypto Transaction Facilitators
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2024. Jan. 22. 15:11
The U.S. and other governments are adding a number of Hamas-affiliated financiers to a global financial blacklist, the Treasury Department's sanctions watchdog announced Monday. Protocol Village: Intent-Centric Ruby Protocol Building 'MiniApp' on TON Blockchain, LayerZero
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2024. Jan. 22. 15:00
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Jan. 18-24. First Mover Americas: Solana, Cardano Lead Losses as Market Starts Week in the Red
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2024. Jan. 22. 13:00
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Jan. 22, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. Protocol Village: Orderly Network Chooses OP Chain for Settlement Layer, Launches Optimism Vault
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2024. Jan. 22. 13:00
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Jan. 18-24. Solana (SOL), Cardano (ADA) Lead Crypto Market Lower as Traders Grapple With BTC Headwinds
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2024. Jan. 22. 09:23
CoinDesk 20, a liquid index of the highest traded tokens, slumped 2.86% in the past 24 hours. Solana, Cardano Lead Crypto Market Lower as Traders Grapple With Bitcoin Headwinds
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2024. Jan. 22. 09:23
CoinDesk 20, a liquid index of the highest traded tokens, slumped 2.86% in the past 24 hours. Crypto Backers B. Riley and Nomura Entangled in SEC Probe: Bloomberg
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2024. Jan. 22. 08:55
Investment bank B. Riley is under an undisclosed investigation from U.S. authorities for its deals with Brian Kahn, an alleged co-conspirator in a U.S. Department of Justice criminal case. Trading Volume on Proshares Bitcoin ETF Tanks 75% As Focus Shifts To Spot ETFs
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2024. Jan. 22. 08:24
Observers said BITO will remain an integral part of the market as a hedging instrument for authorized participants associated with the recently launched spot ETFs. Dogecoin, Floki Bullish Bets Rise on X Payments Speculation
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2024. Jan. 22. 06:41
The dog-themed tokens have a tendency to move on any payments-related development at X (formerly Twitter). Terraform Labs Declares Bankruptcy in Delaware
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2024. Jan. 22. 04:20
Terraform Labs recently lost a case when a U.S. judge ruled that LUNA and MIR are securities, and is currently facing a class action lawsuit in Singapore. Why Indonesia’s Upcoming Elections Could Make or Break the Country’s Vibrant Crypto Sector
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2024. Jan. 22. 03:00
Not all leading candidates have been vocal about crypto – but scattered remarks offer clues about where the industry might be headed under their leadership. Protocol Village: Zeeve Integrates 'One-Click' Validator Nodes for Provenance Blockchain
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2024. Jan. 21. 23:41
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Jan. 18-24. He Exposed Harvard President's Plagiarism, Then Lost Money Betting on the Story
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2024. Jan. 20. 17:00
Are prediction markets the future of investigative journalism? Maybe, says Chris Brunet, whose reporting led to Claudine Gay's resignation – though he's yet to profit from his scoops. The SEC Goes Back to Court
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2024. Jan. 20. 03:00
Last summer, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sued crypto exchanges Coinbase and Binance, alleging they listed and traded unregistered securities in the form of various cryptocurrencies. This week, the regulator's legal teams faced the exchanges in court as the companies argued the SEC did not make the case that those cryptos are securities. Gaming Gift Cards Are Like Crypto – and Not in a Good Way
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2024. Jan. 19. 20:02
In-game tokens, like V-Bucks on Fortnite, face UX problems like many Web3 platforms. Is there a role an open, shared “trust layer” for gaming payments? Protocol Village: Zeeve Integrates 'One-Click' Validator Nodes for Provenance Blockchain
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2024. Jan. 19. 15:37
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Jan. 18-24. Bullish Bitcoin Bets Rise as Implied Volatility Slides
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2024. Jan. 19. 13:07
Some traders bought bitcoin calls at strikes $45,000 and $46,000 during Thursday's U.S. trading hours, according to over-the-counter institutional cryptocurrency trading network Paradigm. First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Slips Over 15% Since ETF Approval
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2024. Jan. 19. 13:00
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Jan. 19, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. 'One-Stop Station' Digital Identity Service Root Protocol Raises $10M Seed Funding
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2024. Jan. 19. 13:00
The funding rounds, which gave Root a $100 million valuation, were led by Animoca Brands and included contributions from a slew of other notable investors HTX Services Restored After Exchange Hit by DDoS Attack: Justin Sun
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2024. Jan. 19. 12:51
Sun then followed up around 15 minutes later saying that all services on HTX had been restored Justin Sun's HTX Services Restored After Exchange Hit by 'DDoS' Attack
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2024. Jan. 19. 12:51
Sun then followed up around 15 minutes later saying that all services on HTX had been restored No More Than 50% Chance of Spot Ether ETF Approval By May, JPMorgan Says
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2024. Jan. 19. 10:37
Lawsuits against crypto exchanges offering staking services for proof-of-stake blockchains, including Ethereum, make approval of a spot ether ETF more challenging until these cases are resolved, the investment bank said. Crypto Industry Cautiously Welcomes Agreement on New EU AML Rules
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2024. Jan. 19. 09:00
Customer due diligence requirements for crypto firms may be more stringent than for banks, policy watchers told CoinDesk. ARK Continues to Shuffle Out of BITO, Buys $15M of its Own ETF
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2024. Jan. 19. 08:02
Cathie Wood’s investment fund continues to double down on its recently listed spot bitcoin ETF. Bitcoin Exposed to Possible $1.5B in Future GBTC Sales, JPMorgan Says
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2024. Jan. 19. 07:49
An additional $1.5 billion could exit GBTC, putting more pressure on the bitcoin price in the coming weeks, the report said. Grayscale's GBTC Could See Another $1.5B in Sales From Arb Traders: JPMorgan
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2024. Jan. 19. 07:49
An additional $1.5 billion could exit GBTC, putting more pressure on the bitcoin price in the coming weeks, the report said. Manta Network Hit by DDoS Attack Day After Token Issuance
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2024. Jan. 19. 07:38
The network’s MANTA token went live on Thursday and has reached a $550 million capitalization. Manta Network Hit by DDoS Attack Amid Token Issuance
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2024. Jan. 19. 07:38
The network’s MANTA token went live on Thursday and has reached a $550 million capitalization. Manta Network Hit by 'DDoS' Attack Amid Token Issuance
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2024. Jan. 19. 07:38
The network’s MANTA token went live on Thursday and has reached a $550 million capitalization. Ether Could Soar in 2024 on the Back of Dencun Upgrade, ETF Narrative: Analysts
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2024. Jan. 19. 07:19
The ether- bitcoin ratio has surged 10% in the first 19 days of the year, taking back part of last year's 25% slide. Crypto Bulls Lose $217M as Apparent Grayscale Sales Weighs on Bitcoin
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2024. Jan. 19. 06:57
Analysts also pointed out that GBTC shares flipped to a 0.9% discount on Thursday amid “likely selling pressure.” Crypto Bulls Lose $217M Amid Concern About Grayscale Outflows
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2024. Jan. 19. 06:57
Analysts also pointed out that GBTC shares flipped to a 0.9% discount on Thursday amid “likely selling pressure.” Protocol Village: Zeeve Integrates 'One-Click' Validator Nodes for Provenance Blockchain
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2024. Jan. 19. 03:22
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Jan. 18-24. Bitcoin Instantly Topped Silver in ETF Market and Trails Only Gold Among Commodities
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2024. Jan. 18. 21:34
Silver has existed since dying stars started spewing the metal out billions of years ago. Bitcoin is 15 – but it’s already a bigger deal in the U.S. ETF market. Bitcoin ETFs had more assets than silver ETFs the instant the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approved them last week, and trailed only gold among commodity-focused U.S. ETFs. Bitcoin Plunges Below $41K as 'Sell the Bitcoin ETF News' Wins the Day
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2024. Jan. 18. 21:09
Despite sizable net inflows into the new spot ETFs, bitcoin is lower by more than 12% since the products began trading one week ago. Davos Debate: Should Tokenization Follow the 'Same Activity, Same Rules' Approach?
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2024. Jan. 18. 19:26
Regulation should be technology-agnostic, and focus on the activity and the outcome. But with blockchain-based security issuance, that approach could hold back the industry’s progress, says Noelle Acheson. Coinbase vs. the SEC Debates the Difference Between Beanie Babies and Securities
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2024. Jan. 18. 19:23
The toys figured strongly in arguments over securities law, but will the case answer fundamental questions about crypto’s future. Donald Trump Is the Latest Republican to Use CBDCs as a Dog Whistle
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2024. Jan. 18. 18:43
The presidential candidate declared fevered opposition to a digital dollar on Wednesday night, even though there are no official plans for one in the U.S. Why? China's Illegal Crypto Activities Are Taking Place in Laundromats and Cafes: WSJ
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2024. Jan. 18. 16:47
Physical trading is most popular in China's inland, as places further from the coast are generally poorer so local governments are preoccupied with other matters. Crypto for Advisors: The Regulators are Here
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2024. Jan. 18. 16:45
As the crypto industry matures, regulators have indicated they will continue to focus on crypto after the spot bitcoin ETF approvals. Towards Governance Abstraction: Understanding a 'Friendly' Way to Manage DAOs
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2024. Jan. 18. 15:55
Dagon, a technical implementation introduced by core developer Ross Campbell, looks to improve DAO governance and delegation using smart contracts. Tether Reportedly Bought 8.9K Bitcoin for $380M, Remaining 11th-Largest BTC Holder
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2024. Jan. 18. 15:46
The stablecoin issuer announced in May 2023 that it would start buying bitcoin in an effort to diversify the backing of its USDT stablecoin. Bitcoin Could See Growth in Layer-2 Ecosystem, Drawing on Ethereum's Experience: Report
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2024. Jan. 18. 15:04
The report by Singapore-based blockchain investment Spartan Group and Kyle Ellicott details how these auxiliary networks have drawn a page from the Ethereum blockchain's playbook, and could spring up as demand grows for blockspace on Bitcoin. Protocol Village: COTI Allocates $25M Ecosystem Fund as Part of Transition to Ethereum Layer-2
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2024. Jan. 18. 15:00
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Jan. 18-24. Protocol Village: Matter Labs, iCandy Plan New 'Hyperchain'
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2024. Jan. 18. 14:06
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Jan. 18-24. Grayscale Bitcoin ETF Liquidity Provider Flowdesk Raises $50M Series B
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2024. Jan. 18. 14:00
Flowdesk will use the funding to grow its over-the-counter (OTC) offering, hiring new personnel and expand its regulatory coverage in Singapore and the U.S. Crypto Crime Amounted to Over $24B in 2023: Chainalysis
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2024. Jan. 18. 14:00
The figure is nearly 40% less than that of 2022, however it is only provisional, Chainalysis stressed. First Mover Americas: dYdX Beats Uniswap, Bitcoin Outlook Dour
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2024. Jan. 18. 13:01
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Jan. 18, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Hits $1B AUM in One Week
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2024. Jan. 18. 12:51
IBIT’s holdings consist of 99% bitcoin, and nearly $60,000 in fiat, data shows. TrueUSD Wobbles Towards $1 Peg Amid Reported Redemption Issues
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2024. Jan. 18. 10:54
TUSD went as low as 96 cents as Binance data shows traders apparently sold over $300 million worth in the past 24 hours. Sui Teams Up With Oracle Stork to Provide Builders With Fast Pricing Data
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2024. Jan. 18. 10:00
Stork is an oracle purpose-built for the rigors of ultra-low latency trading. Investment Firm With $1B Assets Looks to Invest in Bitcoin Mining With Fabiano Consulting
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2024. Jan. 18. 09:00
Deus X Capital partnered with Fabiano Consulting to provide funding and strategic advice to miners. Crypto Market Sentiment Remains Optimistic Despite Bitcoin Weakness, CoinDesk 20 Perpetual Futures Show
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2024. Jan. 18. 08:50
The CD20/USDC perpetual futures traded at a premium to the index price early Thursday, indicating a bullish broader market sentiment. Crypto Markets Optimistic Despite Bitcoin's Plunge, CoinDesk 20 Perpetual Futures Show
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2024. Jan. 18. 08:50
The CD20/USDC perpetual futures traded at a premium to the index price early Thursday, indicating a bullish broader market sentiment. Woo Raises $9M to Boost Liquidity of WOO X Exchange
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2024. Jan. 18. 08:47
Participants in the raise include Wintermute and Amber, in addition to other notable liquidity providers. Dogwifhat Zooms to Nearly 50 Cents as Solana Meme Coins Make a Comeback
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2024. Jan. 18. 08:15
A bump in network activity and usage could contribute to an upside for Solana’s SOL tokens. Bitcoin Downside Risks Remain Despite Early Success of Spot ETFs, Observers Say
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2024. Jan. 18. 06:49
Several on-chain metrics and indicators still suggest the price correction may not be over or at least that a new rally is still not on the cards, one firm said. Frax Finance's Layer 2 Fraxtal to Debut in February: Founder
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2024. Jan. 18. 05:53
Kazemian expects Fraxtal to debut with a bang, attracting at least several hundred million dollars worth of crypto assets in the first month. Donald Trump Vows to 'Never Allow' Central Bank Digital Currencies if Elected
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2024. Jan. 18. 05:12
Former President Donald Trump joins Ron DeSantis as a critic of CBDCs. EU Provisionally Agrees Tough Crypto Due Diligence Measures to Combat Money Laundering
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2024. Jan. 18. 02:31
Crypto firms have to do checks on transactions of 1000 euro or more, and the framework adds measures to mitigate risks in transfers with self-hosted wallets. The Protocol: MetaMask's Secret Weapon and Ethereum's Dencun Debacle
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2024. Jan. 17. 22:20
In this issue of CoinDesk's weekly newsletter on blockchain technology, we bring you Sam Kessler's scoop on MetaMask's in-development "intents" feature that could revolutionize how users interact with blockchains. Also: a post-mortem on Ethereum's unexpectedly ugly Dencun testnet upgrade – and a glimpse of one of the new data blobs. Coinbase and SEC Dig in With U.S. Judge on Whether Securities Law Applies to Listings
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2024. Jan. 17. 21:38
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) case against Coinbase delves into a ton of complexity, but before anything else, a judge has to decide whether transactions in about a dozen tokens traded on the U.S. exchange were securities. Does Howard Lutnick Know ‘the Truth’ About Tether?
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2024. Jan. 17. 21:13
Speaking at Davos, the Cantor Fitzgerald CEO says the stablecoin issuer has the money to back USDT. Maybe it’s time we all started to believe in Tether, despite the “truthers”? Bitcoin ETF Net Inflows Near $1B After Three Days
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2024. Jan. 17. 21:04
Grayscale's GBTC has seen sizable outflows as investors cash following its conversion to a spot ETF. dYdX Tops Uniswap as Largest DEX by Volume
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2024. Jan. 17. 20:20
The decentralized exchange, which last year moved over to the Cosmos blockchain, just saw $757 million of volume over a 24-hour period. Bitcoin and Ethereum to Lead Altcoins Higher in 2024
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2024. Jan. 17. 18:08
The rise of bitcoin and ethereum, and more favorable macro conditions, could be good news for altcoins this year, says Todd Groth, head of research at CoinDesk Indices. Bernstein Says Buy the Dip in Bitcoin Mining Stocks Ahead of BTC Price 'Inflection'
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2024. Jan. 17. 17:39
The broker says it prefers outperform rated mining stocks Riot Platforms (RIOT) and CleanSpark (CLSK). How Tokenized Assets Can Replace Money
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2024. Jan. 17. 17:18
And why universal payments using fractionized assets is unlikely to happen soon. Why 2024 Will Be Bitcoin's Year
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2024. Jan. 17. 17:14
ETF approvals and a halving set for April will change the supply-and-demand dynamic of bitcoin, likely sending the price higher, says John Stec at Global X. MetaMask’s Secret ‘Intents’ Project Could Radically Change How Users Interact With Blockchains
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2024. Jan. 17. 16:39
MetaMask is quietly testing new tech that uses third parties to route user transactions. It will eventually be made available outside of MetaMask and will be closely scrutinized for how it manages to avoid centralization concerns. MetaMask's Secret Project Could Shake Up How Ethereum Works
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2024. Jan. 17. 16:39
MetaMask is quietly testing new tech that uses third parties to route user transactions. It will eventually be made available outside of MetaMask and will be closely scrutinized for how it manages to avoid centralization concerns. Jamie Dimon Bashes Bitcoin Again: 'A Pet Rock'
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2024. Jan. 17. 15:55
The JPMorgan CEO said this will be the last time he airs his opinion on bitcoin. 'The Dow' for Crypto Markets? New CoinDesk 20 Index Underpins Futures Contracts at Bullish
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2024. Jan. 17. 13:31
Perpetual futures tied to the index at crypto exchange Bullish, which owns CoinDesk, could help the CoinDesk 20 become a widely followed benchmark akin to the 128-year-old Dow Jones Industrial Average. First Mover Americas: Altcoins Lead, Bitcoin in Stasis Near $42.6K
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2024. Jan. 17. 12:56
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Jan. 17, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. ARK Buys $15.9M Worth of Its Own Bitcoin ETF
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2024. Jan. 17. 11:46
ARK sold a similar amount - $15.8 million - worth of shares in the ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO), the first ETF linked to the bitcoin futures market to list in the U.S. Bitcoin's ‘De-Dollarization’ Narrative Loses Ground As USD Tightens Its Grip on International Transactions
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2024. Jan. 17. 11:22
The crypto market's de-dollarization expectations look premature as the greenback remained the preferred currency in international transactions in 2023. Indonesian Crypto Exchanges Blame Dramatic Drop in Trading Volumes Partly on High Taxes
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2024. Jan. 17. 09:23
Indonesian crypto exchanges saw a sharp 60% drop in trading volumes in 2023, challenging its reputation as a fast adopter of digital assets. Fidelity's Jurrien Timmer Says Bitcoin to Consolidate Recent Gains Amid ETF Hangover
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2024. Jan. 17. 09:03
Some have forecasted sharp declines in bitcoin's price as traders 'sell the news' post-ETF approval, but Fidelity's Director of Global Macro disagrees. Ethereum’s Dencun Upgrade Goes Live, But Fails to Finalize on Testnet
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2024. Jan. 17. 07:43
Developers said the missed finalization was likely due to an expected lack of participation and older network validators. Bitcoin Sees Its First Ever Weekly 'Golden Cross'
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2024. Jan. 17. 07:37
The 50-week simple moving average (SMA) of bitcoin's price has crossed above the 200-week SMA for the first time on record. Bitcoin Sees First Ever Weekly 'Golden Cross,' a Bullish Signal to Some
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2024. Jan. 17. 07:37
The 50-week simple moving average (SMA) of bitcoin's price has crossed above the 200-week SMA for the first time on record. Socket, Bungee Restart Operations After Apparent $3.3M Exploit
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2024. Jan. 17. 07:20
The platform experienced a security incident late Tuesday that affected wallets with infinite approvals to Socket contracts, developers said. Sam Bankman-Fried's Parents Ask Court to Dismiss FTX's Lawsuit Seeking to Recover Funds
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2024. Jan. 17. 06:55
Joseph Bankman and Barbara Fried, the parents of Sam Bankman-Fried, have asked a court to dismiss a lawsuit by the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX seeking to recover funds it alleges were fraudulently transferred. Magic Leap Execs Believe Metaverse Needs to Focus on Real-World: Report
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2024. Jan. 17. 06:02
The Mixed Reality company has raised nearly $4 billion, as metaverse tokens are solidly in the green. Chiliz, Klaytn Tokens Surge Over 10% on M&A Hopes, Bitcoin Listless
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2024. Jan. 17. 05:54
Klyatn and Finschia Foundation have proposed to merge the two blockchains to create a Web3 powerhouse in Asia. Bitcoin Miner Core Scientific to Emerge From Bankruptcy, Re-List Shares This Month
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2024. Jan. 16. 22:05
The bankrupt miner received court approval for its Chapter 11 reorganization plan and plans to re-list shares on Nasdaq end of January. Crypto Can Be a Coordination Layer for Artificial Intelligence
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2024. Jan. 16. 20:32
The mainstreaming of AI means compute power is at a premium. Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePINs) can fill a gap, says Shayon Sengupta, at Multicoin Capital. Coinbase's SEC Clash Faces First Major Test as Judge Weighs Longshot Dismissal
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2024. Jan. 16. 20:25
Coinbase is about to make its case in a federal courtroom that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is wrong about its legal arguments that the crypto exchange has been trading unregistered securities. What the New York judge does next could have serious consequences for the wider industry's clashes with the regulator. Big Wall Street CEO Addresses Controversy Around Tether's Stablecoin Assets: 'They Have the Money'
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2024. Jan. 16. 18:39
Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick vouched for stablecoin issuer Tether’s legitimacy on Tuesday, addressing what has been one of the big questions in crypto over the years as its stablecoin, USDT, has grown into a behemoth: Does Tether have the money it says it does. Wall Street CEO on Tether Controvery: 'They Have the Money'
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2024. Jan. 16. 18:39
Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick vouched for stablecoin issuer Tether’s legitimacy on Tuesday, addressing what has been one of the big questions in crypto over the years as its stablecoin, USDT, has grown into a behemoth: Does Tether have the money it says it does. Wall Street CEO on Tether Controversy: 'They Have the Money'
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2024. Jan. 16. 18:39
Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick vouched for stablecoin issuer Tether’s legitimacy on Tuesday, addressing what has been one of the big questions in crypto over the years as its stablecoin, USDT, has grown into a behemoth: Does Tether have the money it says it does. Can Crypto Dethrone U.S. Dollar Dominance? Here Is Morgan Stanley's Take
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2024. Jan. 16. 18:25
U.S. monetary policy, combined with the use of economic sanctions, have forced some countries to look for alternatives to the dollar, while growth of stablecoins may have emphasized the need of the fiat currency, the bank said. BlackRock Wants to Follow Bitcoin ETF With an Ethereum ETF. Marketing It Might Not Be So Simple
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2024. Jan. 16. 16:48
Larry Fink has been talking up a spot ether ETF, but index provider CF Benchmarks sees a conundrum when it comes to selling that product. Grayscale Moves Another 9K Bitcoin to Exchange in Preparation for Sale
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2024. Jan. 16. 16:27
The news sent bitcoin tumbling early Tuesday, but the price quickly recovered. Chainlink Teams Up With Circle to Allow Cross-Chain Stablecoin Transfers
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2024. Jan. 16. 15:01
The integration allows developers to build cross-chain use cases via Chainlink's CCIP that involve multichain transfers of Circle's USDC stablecoin. EU Banking Watchdog Extends Anti-Money Laundering Measures to Cover Crypto Firms
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2024. Jan. 16. 13:55
The European Banking Authority issued new guidance for crypto firms that will come into effect on Dec. 30, 2024. First Mover Americas: Binance Traders Led “Sell-The-Fact” Pullback in Bitcoin
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2024. Jan. 16. 13:14
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Jan. 16, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. Tether Hits Back at UN Report Alleging Role of USDT in Illicit Activity in East Asia
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2024. Jan. 16. 11:25
Tether, the issuer of the largest stablecoin by market cap, has challenged the United Nations (UN) for its report on underground banking and money laundering infrastructure in East and Southeast Asia. UN Alleges Major Tether Role in Illicit Activity in East Asia, Stablecoin Issuer Hits Back
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2024. Jan. 16. 11:25
Tether, the issuer of the largest stablecoin by market cap, has challenged the United Nations (UN) for its report on underground banking and money laundering infrastructure in East and Southeast Asia. UN Says Tether Plays Major Role in Illicit Activity in East Asia; Stablecoin Issuer Hits Back
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2024. Jan. 16. 11:25
Tether, the issuer of the largest stablecoin by market cap, has challenged the United Nations (UN) for its report on underground banking and money laundering infrastructure in East and Southeast Asia. Manta Pacific Replaces Base as Fourth Largest Scaling Solution: L2Beat
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2024. Jan. 16. 10:22
Manta Pacific is the native layer 2 of the Manta Network. TUSD Loses $1 Peg Amid Binance's FDUSD Focus: Analyst
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2024. Jan. 16. 08:24
Binance introduced zero-fee FDUSD trading in December, giving users an incentive to sell. Fantom Slashes Validator Staking Requirements by 90%, FTM Prices Unchanged
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2024. Jan. 16. 08:05
The move could help improve network security as validators are more widely distributed across the world, developers said. Arthur Hayes Believes Bitcoin ETFs Could Bring in Billions From TradFi
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2024. Jan. 16. 07:31
ETFs could open up a line of trading avenues centered around arbitrage, options and financing, Hayes said. Bitcoin's 'Sell The Fact' Pullback Came From Binance, OKX: Kaiko
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2024. Jan. 16. 07:12
The cumulative volume delta (CVD) indicator show traders from Binance have led the so-called "sell-the-fact" pullback in bitcoin. Binance Thailand Crypto Exchange Open for Trading
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2024. Jan. 16. 06:11
The crypto exchange is a joint venture between Binance and Thailand's Gulf Innova. OKX’s Middle East Business Wins Dubai Virtual Assets License
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2024. Jan. 16. 05:45
OKX Middle East Fintech FZE will be offering local currency trading pairs such as AED/BTC, AED/ETH, and more in the coming weeks, said OKX General Manager for MENA Region Rifad Mahasneh. Vivek Ramaswamy, Crypto-Friendly U.S. Presidential Candidate, Suspends Campaign
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2024. Jan. 16. 05:39
The former biotech executive was the only Republican contender to have a crypto plan. HashKey Becomes Crypto Unicorn After Closing $100M Raise
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2024. Jan. 16. 05:23
Operator of licensed Hong Kong exchange says raise will promote compliant, innovative global growth. Hong Kong Crypto Exchange HashKey Becomes Crypto Unicorn After $100M Raise
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2024. Jan. 16. 05:23
Operator of licensed Hong Kong exchange says raise will promote compliant, innovative global growth. Will the Next Bitcoin Halving Be Another Hype Cycle?
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2024. Jan. 15. 18:25
Following the launch of bitcoin ETFs, market watchers are looking for the next event that could drive market prices. Circle Highlights Surge in USDC Use for Asia Remittances in New Report
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2024. Jan. 15. 14:00
Since its introduction in 2018, USDC has been used to settle over $12 trillion in blockchain transactions. First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Pulls Back to $42K; Venezuela Shutters Petro Crypto Project
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2024. Jan. 15. 13:27
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Jan. 15, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. Google Cloud Joins Flare Network as Validator, FLR Jumps 5%
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2024. Jan. 15. 13:00
Flare, which calls itself "the blockchain for data," gives developers access to decentralized data via its Oracle system.. Do Kwon Appeals New Montenegro High Court Decision Upholding Extradition Requests, Lawyer Says
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2024. Jan. 15. 12:06
Local courts may be facing political pressure regarding Kwon's extradition to the U.S. or South Korea, his lawyer Goran Rodic told CoinDesk. Bitcoin Traders Eye Support at $40K as ETF Contrarian Bets Prove Right
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2024. Jan. 15. 11:08
The approval of spot bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. was much anticipated and well-priced, so the event will likely be a short- to mid-term top for the price, analysts said. JPMorgan Sees Significant Capital From Existing Crypto Products Pouring Into New Spot Bitcoin ETFs
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2024. Jan. 15. 10:13
The newly created ETFs could attract inflows of up to $36 billion from other crypto products like Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), the report said. Tokenized Fund Adoption Grows but Brings Technology Risks: Moody's
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2024. Jan. 15. 09:00
Entities providing tokenization tech have a limited track record and may contribute to increased risk, a new report by analysts at the credit-rating agency says. Venezuela Ends Controversial Petro Cryptocurrency: Reports
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2024. Jan. 15. 07:59
Venezuela is ending its Petro cryptocurrency on Monday, more than five years after it was first launched, according to multiple reports. In Failed Bitfinex Exploit Attempt, Billions in XRP Moved
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2024. Jan. 15. 06:48
The failed token transfers spooked some market watchers as they amounted to nearly half of XRP’s $30 billion market capitalization. Bitcoin's Technicals Suggests Deeper Pullback to $38K: Analyst
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2024. Jan. 15. 06:40
Bitcoin's RSI divergence signals correction, 10x Research said. SEC Says Other Systems Secure After X Account Hack
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2024. Jan. 13. 00:07
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said its systems and devices were not breached by the party responsible for tweeting out a fake bitcoin ETF approval announcement earlier this week. SEC Comments on Hack of Its X Account and Resulting Fake Bitcoin ETF Approval Announcement
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2024. Jan. 13. 00:07
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said its systems and devices were not breached by the party responsible for tweeting out a fake bitcoin ETF approval announcement earlier this week. What Other Crypto Firms Could Go Public This Year
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2024. Jan. 12. 20:30
After Circle’s SEC filing marking the first step towards a public listing, CoinDesk examined the other firms that might try to go public amid a rebound in crypto markets. High on the list of possibles: Kraken and Ripple. BTC Tumbles Below $44K, Bitcoin Miners Drop 10% Boosting ETF 'Sell the News' Calls
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2024. Jan. 12. 17:21
Bitcoin [BTC] dropped to near $43,000 Friday, a fall of 6% in day-over-day trading, while some bitcoin mining stocks tumbled over 10% extending yesterday's decline after Thursday's highly-anticipated spot bitcoin ETF debut. BTC Tumbles Below $42K, Coinbase and Miners Plunge as Bitcoin ETF Mania Becomes 'Sell the News' Rout
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2024. Jan. 12. 17:21
Bitcoin dropped below $42,000 on Friday, plunging almost 10%, as the euphoria over the bitcoin ETFs approved this week gave way to a massive rout. Bitwise, Fidelity, BlackRock See Biggest Bitcoin ETF Inflow in Preliminary Tally
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2024. Jan. 12. 15:54
Data about inflows is still incomplete and market watchers might have to wait until Friday evening for the full picture, Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas pointed out. Bitwise, Fidelity See Biggest Bitcoin ETF Inflow, Grayscale Loses Only $95M in Early Tally
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2024. Jan. 12. 15:54
Data about inflows is still incomplete and market watchers might have to wait until Friday evening for the full picture, Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas pointed out. Genesis Global Trading Pays $8M to Settle New York Lawsuit
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2024. Jan. 12. 15:50
Genesis Global Trading has agreed to pay $8 million and give up its BitLicense to settle anti-money laundering and fraud charges against it, New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) Superintendent Adrienne A. Harris said Friday in a statement. Taproot Wizards, Bitcoin Ordinals Project That Raised $7.5M, to Sell 'Quantum Cats' Collection
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2024. Jan. 12. 15:50
The "NFTs on Bitcoin" project has capitalized on the popularity of the controversial Ordinals protocol, which has generated a flurry of interest in the original blockchain but added to congestion and higher fees. COINDESK'S COMPLETE ETF COVERAGE
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2024. Jan. 12. 13:47
White Supremacists Lean On Crypto, Says Anti-Defamation League Report on Extremists
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2024. Jan. 12. 13:17
White supremacist groups in the U.S. have sometimes been funded by crypto, according to a report from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) that analyzed about $140,000 in transactions connected to 15 extremist groups or individuals last year. First Mover Americas: Franklin Templeton's Bitcoin ETF Becomes the Cheapest
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2024. Jan. 12. 13:15
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Jan. 12, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Backs Ether ETF
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2024. Jan. 12. 13:05
"I see value in having an Ethereum ETF,” Fink said in an interview with CNBC on Friday. Franklin Templeton's Bitcoin ETF Now the Cheapest After 10 Basis Point Reduction
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2024. Jan. 12. 11:56
After initially revealing their fees on Monday, several providers then reduced them spying the impending battle for market share that would ensue once the funds were approved. Bitcoin Miner Outflows Hit Six-Year Highs Ahead of Halving, Sparking Mixed Signals
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2024. Jan. 12. 11:08
CryptoQuant data shows that miners are moving bitcoin to exchanges, likely because of a need to build more liquidity in anticipation of higher capital expenditures. CoinShares Exercises Option to Buy Bitcoin ETF Provider Valkyrie to Add U.S. Arm
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2024. Jan. 12. 10:57
CoinShares said the decision is a direct result of the SEC's approval of the listing of a spot bitcoin ETF. Telcoin Restores User Balances After Exploit, Records 400% Increase in Deposits
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2024. Jan. 12. 09:41
The issue apparently resulted from a fault in the interaction between Telcoin’s digital wallet and a proxy contract that incorrectly performed certain storage functions. Bitcoin ETF Debut Serves as a Lesson for Ether ETF Speculators
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2024. Jan. 12. 08:00
Several firms have filed applications for spot ether ETFs, including BlackRock. South Korean Financial Regulator Says U.S. Bitcoin ETFs May Violate Local Law
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2024. Jan. 12. 07:03
Further review and consideration regarding crypto ETFs is planned, the regulator says. Bitcoin’s Wall Street Debut Ends in Tears for Futures Traders, Leads to $83M Liquidations
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2024. Jan. 12. 06:39
Bitcoin ETFs clocked up some $4.6 billion in volumes on their first day, but market volatility hit futures speculators as prices whipsawed. Do Kwon Tries To Delay SEC’s Terraform Trial so He Can Attend
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2024. Jan. 12. 05:26
The former CEO of Terra is being held in Montenegro after being caught in Podgorica's airport with falsified documents. The Biggest Bitcoin ETF Threat No One Is Talking About
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2024. Jan. 11. 22:41
A majority of bitcoin ETF issuers have chosen Coinbase as a custodian, which is a concentration of risk. Even if that is the safest option, new cybersecurity standards are needed for making crypto custody truly safe. UBS Will Let Some Customers Trade Bitcoin ETFs, Contrary to Rumors: Source
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2024. Jan. 11. 22:18
The Zürich-based banking giant's decision contrasts with Vanguard's decision to bar customers from buying bitcoin ETFs. UBS and Citi Will Let Some Customers Trade Bitcoin ETFs, Contrary to Rumors
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2024. Jan. 11. 22:18
The Zürich-based banking giant's decision contrasts with Vanguard's decision to bar customers from buying bitcoin ETFs. Protocol Village: Injective 'Volan' Upgrade Introduces Real World Asset Module
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2024. Jan. 11. 22:09
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Jan. 11-17. In 2024, Crypto Summer Is Coming, and This One Will Be Different
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2024. Jan. 11. 21:34
Expect greater stability on Ethereum, the convergence of CBDCs and stablecoins, and progress on industrial applications of blockchain tech, says EY’s Paul Brody. A Beginner’s Guide to AI Tokens
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2024. Jan. 11. 21:08
AI tokens will play an integral role in the adoption of machine learning models in the blockchain industry. What Is the ERC-7265 Token Standard?
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2024. Jan. 11. 21:04
The ERC-7265 token standard proposes adding a “circuit breaker” mechanism to DeFi protocols to stop the transfer of Ethereum-based tokens in the event of a hack. What Are Crypto OTC Desks And How Do They Work?
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2024. Jan. 11. 21:00
Cryptocurrency OTC desks play an essential role in facilitating large cryptocurrency trades in the global crypto markets. What Is Block Finality in Crypto?
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2024. Jan. 11. 20:56
Block finality is an integral feature of blockchains, enhancing transactional security in distributed cryptocurrency networks. What Is MiCA And What Does It Mean for Crypto Users in Europe?
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2024. Jan. 11. 20:52
The European Union’s Market in Crypto Assets (MiCA) Regulations aims to make the crypto industry in the Eurozone a transparent and secure environment for investors. Gary Gensler’s Bitcoin ETF Clown Show
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2024. Jan. 11. 20:27
From hacks to unnecessary delays to ungracious statements, the SEC chair has made few friends as he finally approves these in-demand BTC products for the first time. Atomic Swaps: What Are They & How Do They Work?
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2024. Jan. 11. 19:57
Atomic swaps open the door for truly decentralized cross-chain trading. Bitcoin Name Service (BNS) Explained: A Guide to .BTC Domains
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2024. Jan. 11. 19:53
Bitcoin Name Service (BNS) domains provide Bitcoin web3 users with human-readable .btc names for their wallets. Bitcoin Whales: What They Are & How to Spot Them?
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2024. Jan. 11. 19:50
Bitcoin whales are major market players who can influence the price of bitcoin when they decide to buy or sell large volumes of the digital currency. What Is a Smart Contract Audit?
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2024. Jan. 11. 19:34
Smart contract security audits are an integral part of ensuring a secure and user-friendly Web3 experience. What Is Bitcoin Dollar-Cost Averaging? A Beginner’s Guide
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2024. Jan. 11. 19:30
Dollar-cost averaging bitcoin in an automated manner has emerged as a popular way to “stack sats” among Bitcoiners. Steward of Bitcoin Software Explains Why She Nixed an Acrimonious Code Debate
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2024. Jan. 11. 19:22
"All it was doing was generating noise," the Bitcoin Core maintainer Ava Chow says of Luke Dashjr's pull request, which would have severely curtailed the use of Ordinals. Crypto Rug Pulls: What Are They & How to Avoid Them
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2024. Jan. 11. 19:18
Crypto rug pulls cause billions of dollars in loses in the global crypto markets. Bitcoin ETFs Explained: What Are They & How Do They Work?
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2024. Jan. 11. 19:14
Bitcoin ETFs provide traditional investors with a regulated investment vehicle that enables them to invest in Bitcoin without having to directly own the underlying cryptocurrency. What Is a Central Bank Digital Currency? A Brief Guide to CBDCs
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2024. Jan. 11. 19:09
Central bank digital currency (CBDC) aims to take the benefits from blockchain-based digital currency and combine it with fiat currency under the control of the central bank. What Is SocialFi? A Beginner’s Guide
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2024. Jan. 11. 19:04
SocialFi is Web3’s answer to Web2’s social media problems by enabling users to have control over their content and allow them to directly monetize it. What Are Zero-Knowledge Proofs?
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2024. Jan. 11. 18:54
Zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) allow crypto network users to verify the validity of a transaction without revealing details of the transaction. Protocol Village: DePIN and DeWi Come to Sui Through Partnership with Karrier One
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2024. Jan. 11. 18:47
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Jan. 11-17. Investment Giant Vanguard Blocks Clients From Buying Bitcoin ETFs
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2024. Jan. 11. 18:25
Vanguard, one of the largest asset managers in the world, is preventing customers from buying the newly approved bitcoin ETFs. Cathie Wood Sees Bitcoin Price Reaching $1.5M By 2030 After ETF Approval
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2024. Jan. 11. 18:05
ARK Invest's CEO previously predicted the price to reach $1 million by 2030. Bitcoin ETFs Stir Optimism, Ambivalence and Dread Among Crypto's Staunchest Supporters
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2024. Jan. 11. 17:51
They make the asset class "less of a scary concept" to mainstream audiences, bitcoin advocate Jameson Lopp said. Bitcoin ETFs Too Small to Affect Broader Investment Landscape, Moody’s Analysts Say
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2024. Jan. 11. 17:31
The exchange-traded funds will allow better access to bitcoin through regulated entities and draw institutional investors, but the crypto is still a very small asset class, CoinDesk was told. Bitcoin ETFs and Wall Street: A Double Milestone
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2024. Jan. 11. 17:26
The U.S. listing of ETFs based on spot BTC is more than a milestone for Bitcoin. Noelle Acheson points out that it is also a milestone for Wall Street. Bitcoin Briefly Tops $49K Before Selling Off as ETF Trading Frenzy Commences
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2024. Jan. 11. 17:24
Bitcoin hit its highest price in more than two years Thursday before it fell back to $46,000 as the highly anticipated spot bitcoin ETF debut unleashed volatility. BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Could Attract a Record $3B Inflow in First Trading Day: CF Benchmarks
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2024. Jan. 11. 17:20
The fund saw about $400 million of inflows within 30 minutes of its trading debut, CF Benchmarks said. Crypto for Advisors: AI, a Strategic Tool for Financial Firms
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2024. Jan. 11. 16:45
Lynda Koster from Growthential highlights the importance of strategically adopting and integrating generative AI in business, especially in financial advising, to navigate the evolving technological landscape and maintain a competitive edge. Coinbase Will Benefit From Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval: Wedbush
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2024. Jan. 11. 16:07
The crypto exchange has a dominant role in all but one of the approved ETFs, acting as an issuer or custodian, the report said. Protocol Village: DePIN and DeWi Come to Sui Through Partnership with Karrier One
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2024. Jan. 11. 16:00
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Jan. 11-17. Grayscale’s GBTC Discount Closes to Zero for First Time Since February 2021
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2024. Jan. 11. 15:44
Grayscale received the regulatory green light to convert its flagship product into an ETF on Wednesday. Bitcoin ETF Approval Is Historic Moment for BTC, Miners: Analysts
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2024. Jan. 11. 15:32
Mining stocks represent an attractive opportunity for investors looking to gain access to the long-term bitcoin adoption trade, the analysts wrote. Grayscale, BlackRock Are Volume Leaders as Bitcoin ETFs Debut
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2024. Jan. 11. 15:16
Here's a ranking of the 11 newly trading bitcoin ETFs, in terms of first-day trading volume. Grayscale, BlackRock Top Bitcoin ETF Volume Ranking as Products Debut
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2024. Jan. 11. 15:16
Here's a ranking of the 11 newly trading bitcoin ETFs, in terms of first-day trading volume. Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin Proposes Gas Limit Increase
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2024. Jan. 11. 15:12
Ethereum's gas limit refers to the maximum amount of gas that can be expended in an individual block. A limit increase could improve network capacity and potentially reduce costs for users. Bitcoin Miners May Be Due a Breather After Spot ETF Approval, JPMorgan Says
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2024. Jan. 11. 15:01
The total market cap of the listed miners in the bank’s coverage has increased 131% since the end of September. Protocol Village: DePIN and DeWi Come to Sui Through Partnership with Karrier One
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2024. Jan. 11. 15:01
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Jan. 11-17. Liquidity-Focused Berachain Opens Layer-1 Testnet to Public
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2024. Jan. 11. 14:00
Berachain is the latest L-1 to try its luck in the reinvigorated crypto markets. Protocol Village: Mobile Gaming Studio AOFverse Gets Grant from Arbitrum Foundation
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2024. Jan. 11. 13:25
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Jan. 11-17. Stablecoin Issuer Circle Internet Files for IPO
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2024. Jan. 11. 13:10
The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the proposed offering hasn't been set. First Mover Americas: Grayscale's Is the First ETF to Begin Trading
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2024. Jan. 11. 12:31
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Jan. 11, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. Protocol Village: Mobile Gaming Studio AOFverse Gets Grant from Arbitrum Foundation
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2024. Jan. 11. 12:00
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Jan. 11-17. Ether ETF Hopes Drive Smart Money Bets After Historic Bitcoin ETF Approval
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2024. Jan. 11. 11:13
Bets on Ethereum tokens may spark a reversal of fortunes for ETH investors, especially as the token underperformed bitcoin in 2023. Grayscale Claims Bragging Rights for First Spot Bitcoin ETF to Begin Trading
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2024. Jan. 11. 11:07
Grayscale's conversion of its $27 billion bitcoin trust into an ETF was finally approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Wednesday. Gary Gensler Voted to Approve Bitcoin ETFs, Despite Public Criticism
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2024. Jan. 11. 11:02
Three out of five committee members approved the various filings that gave the green light for the first-ever spot bitcoin ETFs to be offered in the U.S. Ben Franklin's Laser Eyes Suggest a Tough – and Quirky – Battle for Bitcoin ETFs
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2024. Jan. 11. 11:00
Franklin Templeton, the $1.5 trillion asset manager, gave its famous logo a glowing, crypto-y tweak after the SEC approved bitcoin ETFs, possibly girding for a tough battle with BlackRock and other Wall Street giants. EU Industry Input 'Really Important' to Stablecoin Rulemaking Under MiCA, EBA Officials Say
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2024. Jan. 11. 10:58
During a Thursday hearing on proposed guidelines for stablecoin issuers, European Banking Authority officials urged stakeholders to engage with regulators to "start on the right footing." Bitcoin ETF Frenzy Brings Windfall Volume to Decentralized Predictions Platform Polymarket
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2024. Jan. 11. 09:45
Polymarket saw betting contracts worth more than $5.7 million change hands on Wednesday. Bitcoin ETF Approval Is Likely to Benefit Institutional Investors: Goldman Sachs
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2024. Jan. 11. 09:15
ETFs offer better investor protection, increased liquidity and lower tracking error than close-ended funds and trusts, the report said. Bitcoin ETF Approval Marks Conclusion of a Decade-Long Journey
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2024. Jan. 11. 08:55
Much has changed since the Winklevoss filed unsuccessfully for the first Bitcoin ETF in July 2013. Trader Buys $9M of Solana Meme Coin Dogwifhat, But Loses Over 60% to Slippage
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2024. Jan. 11. 08:35
Some market watchers have termed the trade a possible “marketing stunt,” one that could have drawn attention to WIF as prices took a hit in recent weeks. Bitcoin ETFs Secure Approval Exactly 15 Years After Hal Finney’s Iconic ‘Running Bitcoin’ Tweet
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2024. Jan. 11. 07:21
Finney, who died in August 2014, was also the first person besides Bitcoin’s pseudonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, to download and run Bitcoin’s software. Aave Community Votes To Integrate PayPal’s Stablecoin
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2024. Jan. 11. 06:19
Majority of token holders favor onboard PYUSD in AAVE's Ethereum pool, the ongoing vote shows. European Central Bank Shows It’s Serious About Enabling Digital Euro Offline Use
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2024. Jan. 11. 06:00
The central bank plans to allocate the lion’s share of its $1.3 billion contract budget for providers to work on enabling offline payments for a digital euro. Bitcoin ETFs: What to Expect on Day One
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2024. Jan. 11. 03:35
Spot bitcoin ETFs are launching in the U.S. on Thursday. Here's what the issuers and exchanges behind these products have to say. 'We Did Not Approve or Endorse Bitcoin': Gary Gensler's Begrudging ETF Statement
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2024. Jan. 10. 22:07
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler conceded that the regulator's loss in court over rejecting Grayscale's application for a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) left it little recourse but to approve about a dozen such proposals Wednesday. Gary Gensler's Begrudging Bitcoin ETF Concession: 'We Did Not Approve or Endorse Bitcoin'
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2024. Jan. 10. 22:07
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler conceded that the regulator's loss in court over rejecting Grayscale's application for a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) left it little recourse but to approve about a dozen such proposals Wednesday. Bitcoin ETFs Approved: The Industry Reacts
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2024. Jan. 10. 21:55
In a milestone for crypto adoption, the SEC today approved the trading of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). CoinDesk rounded up reaction from across the crypto industry to the news. ETF Euphoria Shows Bitcoin Needs Wall Street After All
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2024. Jan. 10. 21:48
Is an ETF at odds with Bitcoin’s goal of breaking away from Wall Street? Absolutely. Is that same ETF also necessary for crypto to grow? Also yes. Bitcoin ETF Listings Will Be Quick but Money Flows Could Take Months: 21Shares Co-Founder
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2024. Jan. 10. 21:46
Ophelia Snyder says it is impossible to conceptualize the changes in bitcoin trading volumes likely through ETF inflows. Why Are Bitcoin ETFs Such a Big Deal? Gold Provides a $100 Billion Answer
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2024. Jan. 10. 21:44
Over $100 billion is now stashed in gold ETFs that trade in the U.S., the world's largest capital market. Will bitcoin ETFs grow to this size? Bitcoin Wobbles Below $46K, Ether and Grayscale's GBTC Jump as SEC Approves Spot Bitcoin ETFs
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2024. Jan. 10. 21:33
After the spot bitcoin ETF approval, all attention turns to how much demand these investment vehicles will attract. Bitcoin Tops $47K, Ether and Grayscale's GBTC Jump After SEC Approves Spot Bitcoin ETFs
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2024. Jan. 10. 21:33
After the spot bitcoin ETF approval, all attention turns to how much demand these investment vehicles will attract. Bitcoin ETFs Win SEC Approval, Bringing Easier Access to Biggest Cryptocurrency
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2024. Jan. 10. 21:00
The decision is being watched closely. Bitcoin ETFs Win SEC Approval, Broadening Crypto Access
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2024. Jan. 10. 21:00
Hopes are high they will lure more investors into crypto. Cboe Says Bitcoin ETFs to Start Trading Thursday, Though the SEC Hasn't Approved Them Yet
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2024. Jan. 10. 19:44
The exchange's website listed six bitcoin ETF applicants to start trading tomorrow. Bitcoin ETF Confusion Abounds
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2024. Jan. 10. 19:30
The crypto industry can breathe a sigh of relief: It looks like a federal U.S. regulator will let the world's largest traditional finance asset managers and other firms list and trade shares of a vehicle giving retail and institutional investors exposure to the price of a decentralized, trustless, stateless digital asset (if you're in the U.S.). But of course, the bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) drama wouldn't be complete without, well, drama. The Protocol: Beneath Bitcoin ETF Chaos, A Blockchain Drama
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2024. Jan. 10. 19:14
In this week's issue, we dive into the proposal that would have curtailed Ordinals inscriptions "NFTs on Bitcoin" traffic – were it not abruptly ended over the past week by a maintainer for the popular Bitcoin Core software. Everyone Wants the SEC’s Fake News to Be Real
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2024. Jan. 10. 17:40
The agency said for months it couldn’t approve bitcoin ETFs because of market manipulation. Then, in a delicious irony, it was itself manipulated, showing how even non-news can move markets. Tokenized Treasuries’ Surging Demand Prompts Yield-Bearing Offering by Enigma Securities
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2024. Jan. 10. 17:36
U.S. Treasuries are a gateway for tokenization efforts, and has grown to a $850 million market from $100 million over the past year, rwa.xyz data shows. Did the Fake Bitcoin ETF Announcement Prove an SEC Approval Is a 'Sell-the-News' Event?
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2024. Jan. 10. 17:16
The SEC's social media account was hacked to say the much-anticipated financial product was approved, perhaps answering the question of what will happen when it actually happens. Hedera-Based Tune.FM Raises $20M for Artist-Friendly Web3 Music Platform
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2024. Jan. 10. 17:00
Tune.FM provides musicians with a platform to receive micropayments for streaming in its native JAM token (JAM). We Tried Fox's Blockchain-Based Tool for Deepfake Detection. Here's How It Went
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2024. Jan. 10. 16:49
Fox's new blockchain tool might not help consumers suss out deep fakes, but it could be a boon to publishers struggling to navigate the AI age. We kicked the tires on the new technology. Beyond the ETF: Crypto Innovations to Watch in 2024
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2024. Jan. 10. 16:45
While most market watchers are focused on bitcoin ETFs at the moment, Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) and Real World Assets (RWA) hold a lot of long-term promise, says Colton Dillion, CEO of Hedgehog. Making Sense of Web3’s Burgeoning AI Ecosystem
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2024. Jan. 10. 16:45
Although the intersection of Web3 and AI has great potential, there is a lot of confusion about this emerging technology in the market today. Mapping out the GPU supply chain, layers of the tech stack, and various competitive landscapes can help investors better understand the ecosystem and make more informed investment decisions, says David Attermann, at M31 Capital. Arthur Hayes Joins Decentralized AI platform Ritual
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2024. Jan. 10. 15:22
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has joined decentralized AI platform Ritual as an adviser with the aim of committing to the financialization of the AI industry. Bitcoin ETF Chaos Memorialized on Blockchain, With Nod to 'Chancellors on the Brink' Reference
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2024. Jan. 10. 14:48
Jokester pays $2.97 to record the one-liner "SEC Chairman on the brink of second ETF approval" on the blockchain. Bitcoin ETF Chaos Memorialized on Blockchain, With Nod to 'Chancellor on the Brink' Reference
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2024. Jan. 10. 14:48
Jokester pays $2.97 to record the one-liner "SEC Chairman on the brink of second ETF approval" on the blockchain. First Mover Americas: Ether, Lido DAO, Arbitrum Gain on Possibility of ETH ETF
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2024. Jan. 10. 13:09
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Jan. 10, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. BlackRock, ARK 21Shares Follow Rivals in Cutting Bitcoin ETF Fees
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2024. Jan. 10. 11:43
The SEC is expected to approve multiple ETFs at the same time, meaning the different providers will tussle for market share using fee structure as one of the main weapons. Turkey Will Conclude Technical Studies for Crypto Legislation Soon: Finance Minister
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2024. Jan. 10. 10:35
Under draft proposals, crypto firms will be required to obtain licenses from the country’s capital markets regulator. Brevan Howard, Hamilton Lane Back New Tokenization Platform Libre
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2024. Jan. 10. 10:10
Freshly out of stealth, Libre is also working with Nomura’s Laser Digital unit and has been built using Polygon’s chain development kit by tokenization pioneer Avtar Sehra. Ether Jumps Over $2.4K as Traders Bet on Possible Ether ETF Next
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2024. Jan. 10. 09:46
BlackRock had previously filed an S-1 form with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its iShares Ethereum Trust, a spot ether exchange-traded fund (ETF). BTC Supply in Profit Nears 90% as Price Rallies on Expected Bitcoin ETF Approval
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2024. Jan. 10. 09:22
Just under half of the bitcoin supply was in profit at the start of last year. Bitcoin Traders Seek Protection From Price Declines as ETF Deadline Looms: Deribit
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2024. Jan. 10. 09:08
Puts are overbought and calls [are] being sold, Deribit's CCO Luuk Strijers told CoinDesk, noting the decline in the bitcoin implied volatility index. Fake Bitcoin ETF Approval Tweet Causes $90M in Liquidations
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2024. Jan. 10. 07:30
Those tweets caused bitcoin prices to immediately spike to $47,680 from the $46,800 level. It then fell as low as $45,400 as the tweets were found to be fake. Binance, KuCoin, Other Exchanges, Served Notice by Indian Government Removed From Apple’s App Store
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2024. Jan. 10. 07:08
Apple has removed Binance, KuCoin and other offshore cryptocurrency exchanges from its India app store days after nine such entities were sent compliance show cause notices by the Indian government. Crypto OTC Volumes on Wintermute Soared 400% in 2023
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2024. Jan. 10. 05:44
Market maker says the uptick in over-the-counter trading was due to volumes moving off-exchange. PayPal's Stablecoin Part of Third Largest Liquidity Pool on Curve
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2024. Jan. 10. 05:09
Curve's FRAXPYUSD liquidity pool, which went live on Dec. 27, boasts the third largest TVL of $135 million. Hacker Seized SEC Phone Number to Post Fake Bitcoin ETF Approval, X Says
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2024. Jan. 10. 04:32
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) did not employ basic security measures on its X (formerly Twitter) account when it was "compromised" to spread false bitcoin ETF news, according to the social media company. Crypto Boosters Attack SEC For 'Manipulating' BTC Market After ETF Tweet
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2024. Jan. 10. 01:22
Lawmakers and crypto boosters are asking questions about how the SEC's X (formerly Twitter) account was compromised, leading to a bogus tweet on Tuesday. Crypto Custodian BitGo Wins In-Principle Approval as Major Payments Institution in Singapore
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2024. Jan. 10. 01:00
Crypto custodian BitGo has been granted in-principle approval to operate as a Major Payment Institution (MPI) in Singapore. Bitcoin Jumps, Then Dumps to $45K as Fake News About Spot Bitcoin Approval Liquidates $50M
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2024. Jan. 09. 23:04
The immediate price reaction showed that bitcoin's price might be capped if a real approval arrives, one analyst noted. Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval Will Trigger 'Selling Pressure' on CME Futures Market: K33
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2024. Jan. 09. 22:03
Bitcoin futures' open interest on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange surged to an all-time high Tuesday as institutions piled into the asset, speculating on a spot bitcoin ETF approval. SEC Has Not Approved Bitcoin ETFs, but Its Hacked X Account Briefly Said Otherwise
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2024. Jan. 09. 21:31
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has not approved any spot bitcoin ETF applications as of Tuesday afternoon, despite a tweet from the regulator's X (formerly Twitter) account saying they had been, the agency's chair said. No, a Trump Victory Might Be Bad for Crypto
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2024. Jan. 09. 21:13
A response to Politico’s article predicting good times if the ex-POTUS wins re-election. Bitcoin Developer's Proposal to Stop 'Spam' NFTs Gets Shut Down
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2024. Jan. 09. 19:28
Luke Dashjr's technical proposal sounded innocuous enough: to make the popular Bitcoin Core software "effective with newer datacarrying styles." In reality, the effort represented a sophisticated but controversial plan to block the suddenly popular "inscriptions" known as "NFTs on Bitcoin." Dogecoin's 9% Swing Amid Fake Rumor of Mascot's Death Riles Up Crypto Enthusiasts
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2024. Jan. 09. 19:08
The volatile episode came at a time when the crypto industry anxiously awaits a spot bitcoin ETF approval, a landmark for the asset class' maturation. Bitcoin ETFs Could See Up to $100B in Inflows If SEC Approves: Standard Chartered
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2024. Jan. 09. 18:02
Analysts from Standard Chartered, Galaxy and Corestone predict that a spot bitcoin ETF could see over $1 billion in inflows over just the first quarter. Amid Bitcoin ETF Fee War, Grayscale Stands Its Ground With Priciest Product
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2024. Jan. 09. 17:10
Valkyrie, Invesco and Bitwise lowered their fees further just hours after all rivals finally revealed their fee plans. New York's Crypto BitLicense Oversight Criticized by State's Comptroller
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2024. Jan. 09. 17:07
The New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) is drawing some internal heat over whether it's doing a good job overseeing crypto activity through its BitLicense program, according to a review from New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. Bitcoin ETF Fever Drives Ethereum to 32-Month Low Versus BTC
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2024. Jan. 09. 16:23
Ether has lost 43% of its value against bitcoin since Sept. 7. Fox, Polygon Release Blockchain-Powered Tool 'Verify' to Weed Out Deepfakes
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2024. Jan. 09. 16:22
"Verify" is an open-source protocol built on Polygon's PoS blockchain, specifically used to establish the origin and history of registered media. Protocol Village: Elastos Launches 'Elacity DRM' for Web3 Rights Management
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2024. Jan. 09. 15:30
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Jan. 4-10. El Salvador's BTC Bet Is $13M in Profit as Bitcoin ETF Approval Approaches
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2024. Jan. 09. 15:08
El Salvador is sitting on a $12.6 million unrealized profit on its bitcoin investment after being in the red for two years. Protocol Village: Elastos Launches 'Elacity DRM' for Web3 Rights Management
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2024. Jan. 09. 14:24
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Jan. 4-10. First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Holds Above $46K Amid ETF Anticipation
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2024. Jan. 09. 14:04
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Jan. 9, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. Protocol Village: ZkLink, Multi-Chain Rollup Platform, Releases 2024 Roadmap, Plans $ZKL Token
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2024. Jan. 09. 13:15
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Jan. 4-10. U.S. Arrests 'Bitcoin Rodney,' Alleged HyperVerse Crypto Scheme Promoter, on IRS Charges of Fraud
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2024. Jan. 09. 13:04
Rodney Burton was arrested on Friday in Florida and will be transferred to Maryland. BlackRock, VanEck Update Bitcoin ETF Filing Within Hours of Quick SEC Response
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2024. Jan. 09. 11:38
BlackRock and VanEck, two among 13 issuers hoping to launch bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the U.S., have filed updated documents on Tuesday. BlackRock, VanEck and Others Update Bitcoin ETF Filing Within Hours of Quick SEC Response
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2024. Jan. 09. 11:38
BlackRock and VanEck, two among 13 issuers hoping to launch bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the U.S., have filed updated documents on Tuesday. GBTC Discount Sinks to Lowest Level in 18 Months as Grayscale Falls Behind in ETF Fee Race
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2024. Jan. 09. 11:11
Data shows the discount fell to as low as 5.6% on Monday, reaching a level previously seen in June 2021. 'Grayscale Discount' Sinks to Lowest in 18 Months on Bets for GBTC Conversion to Bitcoin ETF
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2024. Jan. 09. 11:11
Data shows the discount fell to as low as 5.6% on Monday, reaching a level previously seen in June 2021. DeFi Identity Should Be Focus of U.S. Policymakers, CFTC Says
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2024. Jan. 09. 09:43
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission wants U.S. policymakers to evaluate options for regulating the issue of identity information in decentralized finance, a report published Monday said. Jim Cramer Now Says Bitcoin is 'Topping Out'
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2024. Jan. 09. 07:29
Cramer’s picks have the tendency to move in the opposite direction he touts. Bitcoin ETF Approval Expected Soon, Bears Lose $100M
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2024. Jan. 09. 06:40
Futures tracking crypto markets saw some $155 million in shorts liquidated in the past 24 hours after a sudden uptick in prices in U.S. hours. Bitcoin Decouples From Nasdaq Amid ETF Speculation
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2024. Jan. 09. 05:35
The 40-day correlation between the two has declined to zero. SEC Hustles to Answer Latest Bitcoin ETF Filings: Source
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2024. Jan. 09. 03:49
Officials with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission sent comments to the issuers of a set of bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) filings just hours after the companies filed their amended S-1 documents, which listed fees for their proposed products. Protocol Village: C3, Crypto Exchange With 'Self-Custodial Approach, Launches Public Mainnet
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2024. Jan. 09. 03:19
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Jan. 4-10. Protocol Village: C3, Crypto Exchange With 'Self-Custodial Approach, Launches Public Mainnet
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2024. Jan. 08. 20:08
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Jan. 4-10. BTC Blasts Past $47K as Bitcoin ETF Excitement Gets Feverish
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2024. Jan. 08. 19:26
Bitcoin could rally 10%-15% more in case the SEC approves spot bitcoin ETFs, LMAX strategist Joel Kruger noted. Bitcoin ETFs: The Bear Case
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2024. Jan. 08. 19:24
Bitcoin exchange traded funds may not actually be approved, due to the SEC’s long-held concerns about market manipulation. And, if they are, they could change the nature of Bitcoin itself, to the detriment of Satoshi Nakamoto’s original vision, say critics. Protocol Village: Ta-da, AI Marketplace Based on 'Gamified Web3,' Raises $3.5M
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2024. Jan. 08. 18:58
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Jan. 4-10. Mysterious $1.2M Bitcoin Transaction to Satoshi Nakamoto Sparks Speculations
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2024. Jan. 08. 18:17
The wallet receiving the hefty payout is the address that mined the Bitcoin network's first-ever block reward some 15 years ago, commencing the start of the blockchain. Bitcoin ETFs: The Bull Case
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2024. Jan. 08. 17:54
One train of thought says that SEC approval of spot bitcoin ETF will send the market flying. Here’s how that could play out. In a separate post, we review the bear case, where the market may not react with such optimism. Bitwise Tops Bitcoin ETF Low-Fee Table, While Grayscale Bets on Size
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2024. Jan. 08. 17:01
Just one potential spot bitcoin ETF issuer has set a management fee above 1%, and many of the others are asking for less than 0.5%. With Bitcoin ETF Decision Looming, SEC Chair Gensler Says (Again) That Crypto Is Dangerous
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2024. Jan. 08. 16:36
The entire crypto world and much of the U.S. financial sector is anxiously awaiting word from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on whether it will approve a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). SEC Chair Gary Gensler has chosen this moment to issue a broad warning about the hazards to investors of getting into digital assets. Crypto Exchange Upbit Gets Full Licensing in Singapore
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2024. Jan. 08. 16:25
Upbit said it is "poised to expand [its] range of offerings," having acquired a MPI license. In Bitcoin ETF Battle, Grayscale Is Bringing 'A Gun to a Knife Fight'
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2024. Jan. 08. 15:24
The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust's (GBTC) $27 billion of bitcoin and $350 million of daily volume gives Grayscale an advantage versus BlackRock and other wannabe rivals, according to Bloomberg's Eric Balchunas. The Key to Building Sustainable DePIN
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2024. Jan. 08. 15:11
Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) are powerful uses of blockchain technology. But success depends on tokenomics built for the long-term, says the co-founder of Hivemapper. North Korean Hacking Group Lazarus Withdraws $1.2M of Bitcoin From Coin Mixer
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2024. Jan. 08. 15:08
North Korean hackers Lazarus Group have moved $1 million worth of their ill-gotten gains from a coin mixer to their holding wallet, sparking speculation over their next move. First Mover Americas: It’s ETF Deadline Week
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2024. Jan. 08. 13:21
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Jan. 8, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. Report Finds Less Illicit Crypto Activity in Nations With Full Licensing Regimes in 2023: TRM Labs
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2024. Jan. 08. 13:00
Blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs has found that crypto service providers in countries with full regulatory regimes had lower rates of illicit activity than those in less regulated jurisdictions in 2023. Grayscale Announces 1.5% Fees for Its Proposed Bitcoin ETF Uplist
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2024. Jan. 08. 12:47
Grayscale, which has some $27 billion in assets under management (AUM), said it was adding Jane Street, Virtu, Macquarie Capital and ABN AMRO Clearing as authorized participants (APs). BlackRock, Other Potential Bitcoin ETF Providers Reveal Fees
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2024. Jan. 08. 12:06
BlackRock said its fee will start at 0.20%, rising to 0.30%. ARK's ETF Rebalancing Continues With $20.6M Coinbase Sale
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2024. Jan. 08. 09:06
ARK Invest has a target of no individual stock surpassing 10% weighting of an ETF's value. COIN doubled in price in the last three months of 2023, bringing about consistent sales of the crypto exchange's stock by ARK. Bitcoin ETF Approval Odds Raised to Over 90% at Bloomberg, Drop on Polymarket
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2024. Jan. 08. 09:02
Two influential analysts have tipped odds at over 90% ahead of the Securities and Exchange Commission decision. Bitcoin ETF Approval Odds Raised to Over 90% by Bloomberg Analysts, Drop on Polymarket
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2024. Jan. 08. 09:02
Two influential analysts have tipped odds at over 90% ahead of the Securities and Exchange Commission decision. Solana Meme Coins See 80% Price Drop After December Frenzy
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2024. Jan. 08. 07:46
The Solana ecosystem boomed in December as bonk tokens started a multiweek run of over 1,000%, grabbing listings on influential exchanges Binance and Coinbase. Bitcoin, Asian Stocks Drop as Traders Pare March Fed Rate Cut Bets
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2024. Jan. 08. 06:37
Friday's payrolls will likely compel the Fed to maintain flexibility in its policy decisions going forward, one observer said. Protocol Village: Samson Mow's AQUA Launches Bitcoin Wallet for Latin American Users, Maxis
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2024. Jan. 07. 22:22
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Jan. 4-10. Arthur Hayes Foresees 30% Bitcoin Crash Amid 'Vicious Washout.' Here's Why
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2024. Jan. 05. 19:04
Depletion of the Fed's reverse repo program and expiry of a crucial funding facility for troubled banks may trigger a market crash in March and force the Fed to cut interest rates, Maelstrom CIO Arthur Hayes said. U.S. SEC Seeks to Leverage Terraform Win in Coinbase, Binance Disputes
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2024. Jan. 05. 19:00
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been blowing a horn in its various legal clashes with crypto exchanges, asking courts to see how its recent win in the Terraform Labs dispute should convince other judges that the regulator is right about platforms like Coinbase and Binance trading unregistered securities. VanEck to Donate 5% of BTC ETF Profits to Bitcoin Core Developers
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2024. Jan. 05. 17:12
The move is reminiscent of a similar pledge by VanEck to donate 10% of profits from its ether futures ETF to Ethereum developers in October last year. Ethereum Validators Forced to Wait Days to Unstake Amid Celsius Withdraws
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2024. Jan. 05. 16:28
This means there is now a 5.6 day wait for validators to exit the Ethereum blockchain. Mango Markets Faces Regulatory 'Inquiry' Ahead of Eisenberg Crypto Fraud Trial
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2024. Jan. 05. 14:40
The decentralized crypto exchange (DEX) is facing "inquiries" in the United States stemming from an October 2022 heist, according to posts in the project's Discord server. Now the DEX's governing body, called MangoDAO, is voting on whether to appoint a representative who can triage "U.S. regulatory matters" on its behalf. ARK Invest Sells Another $4.2M of Coinbase Shares
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2024. Jan. 05. 14:36
COIN constitutes a 10.34% weighting of ARK's Innovation ETF, a stake worth over $872.5 million. North Korea Was Responsible for Over $600M in Crypto Thefts Last Year: TRM Labs
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2024. Jan. 05. 14:00
North Korea-affiliated actors were behind a third of all crypto hacks in 2023, making off with some $600 million in funds, a new TRM Labs study said. If a Bitcoin ETF Is Approved, Here’s What May Happen
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2024. Jan. 05. 13:57
This week marked the 15th year since the genesis block was mined on Bitcoin and for 10 of those years industry stalwarts pleaded with the SEC to approve a spot bitcoin ETF. So far, the SEC has rejected every spot ETF application, but that may be about to change. First Mover Americas: Crypto ETPs Gained $2.2 Billion of Investment in 2023
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2024. Jan. 05. 13:43
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Jan. 5, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. U.S. 216K Jobs Adds in December Tops Estimates for 170K
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2024. Jan. 05. 13:38
The closely watched report Protocol Village: John Lilic Joins Telos Foundation as Executive Director
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2024. Jan. 05. 12:20
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Jan. 4-10. Bitcoin ETF Fees Will Play Critical Role in the Race to Popularity
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2024. Jan. 05. 11:00
So far, only six potential spot bitcoin ETF issuers have revealed their charge, and Fidelity is the cheapest. Celsius to Unstake Thousands of Ether, Possibly Easing ETH Selling Pressure
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2024. Jan. 05. 08:55
The defunct crypto lender sent over 30,000 ETH to custodian Fireblocks in the past week, some of which was deposited at crypto exchange Coinbase, data shows. Australian Treasury to Question Regulator Over HyperVerse Crypto Scheme: Report
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2024. Jan. 05. 08:45
Australia's Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services Stephen Jones has said he would be asking the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) why it didn't warn consumers about the HyperVerse crypto scheme like other nations did. Celestia’s TIA Token Pops 22% as Staking, ‘Modular’ Narrative Gains Favor
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2024. Jan. 05. 07:47
Staking TIA on native platforms is yielding between 15% to 17%, minus fees, to users, boosting demand for the cryptocurrency. Bitcoin Rebounds Above $44K as Spot BTC ETF Approval Looks Increasingly Likely
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2024. Jan. 04. 22:38
Reports swirled that the SEC was giving final comments to issuers and may approve multiple spot-based bitcoin ETF applications very soon. Crypto Investment Products Saw $2.2B of Inflows in 2023: CoinShares
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2024. Jan. 04. 17:23
A mundane year of flows turned nicely higher in the final quarter of last year as excitement rose surrounding spot bitcoin ETFs. South Korea Regulator Seeks Ban on Crypto Purchases With Credit Cards
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2024. Jan. 04. 16:54
The Financial Services Commission cited concerns "about illegal outflow of domestic funds overseas due to card payments on overseas virtual asset exchanges." Crypto for Advisors: Digital Assets in 2024
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2024. Jan. 04. 16:45
Are you ready to talk about crypto investing with your clients? CoinDesk’s Kim Greenberg collaborated with Adam Blumberg and DJ Windle to provide a guide to getting “Digital Asset Ready” as this year is sure to be interesting. India's Digital Rupee Crossed a Million Transactions in 1 Day With Some Help From Banks
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2024. Jan. 04. 15:20
CoinDesk has viewed a letter dated Dec. 29 by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das to staff that said the usage of the e-rupee (CBDC) "exceeded the milestone of 1 million transactions in a day on Dec. 27, 2023." A separate letter from one of the banks participating in the e-rupee pilot said it had been encouraged it to deposit employee funds and benefits using the CBDC, rather than use the existing fiat currency. Protocol Village: KuCoin Invests in Solana-Based Mixed-Reality Project DeMR
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2024. Jan. 04. 14:43
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Jan. 4-10. Protocol Village: EOS-Focused VC Invests in EZSwap for Gaming and 'Smart Inscriptions'
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2024. Jan. 04. 13:30
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Jan. 4-10. First Mover Americas: Explaining Bitcoin's Sudden Drop
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2024. Jan. 04. 13:24
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Jan. 4, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. Bullish Bitcoin Market Sentiment at Display as 'Buy the Dip' Mentions Soar
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2024. Jan. 04. 12:38
Buying the dip is one of the most famous narratives in the crypto community, indicating an intention to purchase the token when the price drops. Citi Alumni-Founded Startup to Offer Bitcoin Securities That Don't Need Green Light From SEC: Bloomberg
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2024. Jan. 04. 12:13
RDC's aim is to address the institutional desire to bitcoin investment that may not be satisfied by a spot ETF. Citi Alumni-Founded Startup to Offer Bitcoin Securities That Don't Need Green Light From SEC
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2024. Jan. 04. 12:13
RDC's aim is to address the institutional desire to bitcoin investment that may not be satisfied by a spot ETF. Will 2024 Be the Year of the Bitcoin ETF?
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2024. Jan. 04. 11:30
Excitement over a spot bitcoin ETF – a regulated financial product that would give institutional and retail investors easier exposure to bitcoin's price without requiring them to invest directly in the asset – continues to grow. Nigeria’s Central Bank Fleshes Out New Rule Allowing Crypto Firms’ Access to Bank Accounts
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2024. Jan. 04. 11:19
Nigerian banks are still restricted from holding or trading crypto on their own behalf, despite regulators’ softening stance toward digital assets. Bitcoin ETFs Could Spark Huge BTC Trading. The Market Appears Up to the Task
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2024. Jan. 04. 11:00
Market makers, like trading firm DRW, have been preparing for months to be able to provide the necessary liquidity to ensure sufficient liquidity should the SEC approve bitcoin exchange-traded funds in the U.S. Bitcoin Could Rally to $50K as Gensler Faces Pressure to Approve ETF, Traders Say
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2024. Jan. 04. 10:28
Major tokens solana (SOL), ether (ETH) and Cardano’s ADA started to stabilize early Thursday after dropping more than 10% in the past 24 hours. Cathie Wood's ARK Invest Offloads $25M of Coinbase Shares
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2024. Jan. 04. 09:35
Coinbase's Nasdaq-listed stock fell 2.96% Wednesday to $152.24 as the crypto market's rally halted. Expected Fed Rate Cuts Support Bull Case in Bitcoin, But There is a Catch
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2024. Jan. 04. 09:08
Renewed rate cuts by the Fed have historically presaged recessions and triggered rotation of money out of risk assets. 'Deniers Are Crypto's Flat Earthers' as Markets Flash 83% Odds of Bitcoin ETF Approval
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2024. Jan. 04. 08:52
The popular Polymarket market bet “Bitcoin ETF approved by Jan 15?” has attracted almost $1 million in volume from hundreds of users. What Caused Bitcoin's 10% Crash: Matrixport, Jim Cramer, Leverage?
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2024. Jan. 03. 20:00
Bitcoin cratered almost 10% below $41,000 early Wednesday around the time Matrixport's report about warning of a spot BTC ETF decline, but it was more likely due to a leverage flush as the market overheated, a K33 analyst said in an interview. What Caused Bitcoin's 10% Crash: Matrixport? Jim Cramer? Leverage?
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2024. Jan. 03. 20:00
Bitcoin cratered almost 10% below $41,000 early Wednesday around the time Matrixport's report about warning of a spot BTC ETF decline, but it was more likely due to a leverage flush as the market overheated, a K33 analyst said in an interview. The Protocol: Is Solana's Rebound The Real Thing?
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2024. Jan. 03. 19:00
Solana has been one of the biggest gainers of the latest crypto cycle, with a handful of airdrops and meme tokens accelerating big boosts in the price of SOL. Also, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has released an updated roadmap for the ecosystem. Goldman Sachs Eyeing Bitcoin ETF Role Via BlackRock and Grayscale: Sources
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2024. Jan. 03. 17:48
Goldman Sachs is in talks to play the key role of being an "authorized participant" for BlackRock and Grayscale's bitcoin ETFs, if the SEC approves them, according to people familiar with the situation. Stablecoins Can Help Fix the Current Lending Market
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2024. Jan. 03. 16:45
The Global Financial Crisis reduced the depth of capital markets. Blockchain-based stablecoins can help fill the gap, say Christine Cai and Sefton Kincaid, of Cicada Partners. Bitcoin ETF Looks Very Likely Given These Bureaucratic SEC Steps
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2024. Jan. 03. 16:45
We see a 98% chance of approval in the next couple of weeks and the high likelihood of a Bitcoin rally to follow. The Genesis Block: The First Bitcoin Block
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2024. Jan. 03. 16:18
Satoshi Nakamoto mined the Genesis Block on Jan. 3, 2009. That was three months after the pseudonymous inventor published the Bitcoin white paper in an online cryptography forum. People now call Jan. 3 “Genesis Block Day.” USDC Stablecoin Momentarily Depegs to $0.74 on Binance
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2024. Jan. 03. 15:29
Circle's USDC stablecoin spiked down to as low as $0.74 on three occasions today following a marketwide sell-off spurred by a report casting doubt over whether a spot bitcoin ETF will be approved this month. ENS Token Jumps 50% as Vitalik Buterin Hails It as 'Super Important'
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2024. Jan. 03. 14:55
ENS, the governance token of the Ethereum Name Service project, surged after Ethereum cofounder Buterin posted on X that the service is "super important." First Mover Americas: Bitcoin's Strong Start to January May Falter
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2024. Jan. 03. 13:42
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Jan. 3, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. Bitcoin Spot ETF Proposals to Be Rejected by SEC: Matrixport
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2024. Jan. 03. 12:53
"SEC Chair Gensler is not embracing crypto in the U.S., and it might even be a very long shot to expect that he would vote to approve bitcoin spot ETFs," Matrixport said. Bitcoin Slumps as $400M Liquidated in Two Hours
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2024. Jan. 03. 12:41
Bitcoin slid 8% from a 20-month high on Wednesday as jitters around the anticipated approval of a spot BTC ETF began to enter the market. BRC-20 Marketplace, Creator Take Opposing Positions on Proposed Network Upgrade
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2024. Jan. 03. 10:56
BRC-20 marketplace UniSat said it would follow a proposed fork in the network's token standard, which was met with opposition from Domo, the pseudonymous creator of BRC-20. Arbitrum Token Sets Record High as Value Locked Crosses $2.5B
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2024. Jan. 03. 10:17
Transaction volumes on the network overtook those for Solana-based applications, which boomed after a meme coin-led frenzy in December. EU Banking Watchdog to Deepen Probe of Links Between Banks, Crypto Entities: FT
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2024. Jan. 03. 08:57
The European Banking Authority (EBA) will take additional steps to anticipate how strains in non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs), including cryptocurrency-related entities, will affect banks. Michael Saylor Commences Plan to Sell $216M Worth of MicroStrategy Stock Options
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2024. Jan. 03. 00:03
Saylor said in an earlier earnings call that he will use the proceedings to meet personal obligations and buy additional bitcoin to his personal account. Michael Saylor Commences Plan to Sell $216M Worth of MicroStrategy Shares
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2024. Jan. 03. 00:03
Saylor said in an earlier earnings call that he will use the proceedings to meet personal obligations and buy additional bitcoin to his personal account. Coinbase Buckles 10% as Crypto Stocks Falter Despite Bitcoin Topping $45K
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2024. Jan. 02. 21:53
The decline happened as bitcoin spiked above $45,000 during the day as traders anticipate an imminent spot BTC ETF decision in the U.S. Jim Cramer Capitulates on Bitcoin: 'Technological Marvel … It's Here to Stay'
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2024. Jan. 02. 18:14
The Mad Money Host three months ago was highly bearish on the world's largest cryptocurrency. Jupiter Targets JUP Airdrop for End of January
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2024. Jan. 02. 17:06
The Solana-based trading aggregator will test the longevity of the Solana frenzy. Crypto Market Outlook 2024: ETFs Offer Tailwinds for Other Digital Assets
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2024. Jan. 02. 16:49
With the expected launch of a spot bitcoin ETFs in Q1 of 2024, crypto is coming of age, says CoinDesk Indices head of research, Todd Groth. First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Tops $45K for First Time in 21 Months
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2024. Jan. 02. 13:01
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Jan. 2, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. Orbit Chain Loses $81M in Cross-Chain Bridge Exploit
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2024. Jan. 02. 12:39
Orbit Chain, a platform that interacts and transacts with various blockchains, has lost $81 million after hackers exploited the platform's cross-chain bridge. Polymarket Traders See 89% Chance of SEC Approving Spot BTC ETF by Jan. 15
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2024. Jan. 02. 12:27
Some investors have bought the "No side shares" of the prediction contract to hedge against potential delays in the SEC's approval of spot ETFs. Bitcoin-Related Companies Show Pre-Market Gains as BTC Nears $46K
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2024. Jan. 02. 10:29
U.S.-listed companies rode bitcoin's bullish momentum to show significant gains in pre-market trading, including COIN, MSTR, MARA and RIOT. Sei Network Emerges as Latest Crypto Favorite; Meme Coin SEIYAN Leads Bets
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2024. Jan. 02. 09:41
Meme coin SEIYAN – apparently a cult term for holders of the SEI token – has gained 400% in the past week, serving as a proxy for the growth of the broader Sei ecosystem. Wild Trading Session Sees Tellor’s TRB Token Slide From $720 to $180 in Hours
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2024. Jan. 02. 07:52
Futures tracking the lesser-known token saw $68 million evaporate in leveraged bets in a 24-hour period. Bitcoin Bullish Bets Costlier Than Ever as Funding Rates Hit Record 66%
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2024. Jan. 02. 06:27
Data tracked by Matrixport show global average perpetual funding rates rose to a record 66% annualized early Monday. Bitcoin Starts the New Year Rising Past $45K, Highest Level Since April 2022
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2024. Jan. 02. 00:53
Speculation has been ramping up that regulatory approval for a U.S.-based spot bitcoin ETF is coming this week. Bitcoin Spot ETF Anticipation Boosts BTC Price to Nearly $46K in Strong Start to 2024
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2024. Jan. 02. 00:53
Speculation has been ramping up that regulatory approval for a U.S.-based spot bitcoin ETF is coming this week. 
