EU Approves Commissioners, Including Ones Who Will Likely Oversee Crypto Rules

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2024. Nov. 27. 18:17

EU Approves Commissioners, Including Ones Who Will Likely Oversee Crypto Rules

The European Parliament approved its new slate of commissioners on Wednesday.

Commissioners Stéphane Séjourné, Maria Luís Albuquerque and Henna Virkkunen are likely to have crypto within their purview. 

The EU's markets in crypto assets legislation is going to be in full force by the end of December so more work might need to be done to ensure implementation, crypto advocates told CoinDesk.

Bitcoin Miner IREN Surges on Renewed AI Interest, Possible BTC Dividend Payment

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2024. Nov. 27. 16:58

Bitcoin Miner IREN Surges on Renewed AI Interest, Possible BTC Dividend Payment

IREN is seeing a resurgence of interest from tech data centers to host their AI-related computing machines.

Company executives also see the potential to pay a dividend in 2025.

The shares rose nearly 30% after the earnings conference call, outperforming peers.

Vitalik Buterin Donated $1M in Ether to Coin Center Hours After Tornado Cash Victory

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2024. Nov. 27. 16:00

Vitalik Buterin Donated $1M in Ether to Coin Center Hours After Tornado Cash Victory

Vitalik Buterin donated 30 ETH, worth just over $1 million, to Coin Center on Tuesday night.

The donation came hours after a Coinbase-backed suit challenging U.S. sanctions against Tornado Cash won an appeals court victory.

Coin Center is pursuing its own lawsuit against the Treasury Department's sanctions in a different appeals court.

Bitcoin Bull Market Is Far From Over, Galaxy Research Says

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2024. Nov. 27. 15:03

Bitcoin Bull Market Is Far From Over, Galaxy Research Says

The bitcoin bull market is not over, Galaxy Research said.

Galaxy said the world's largest cryptocurrency is expected to retest the $100K level in the near term.

The report said increasing institutional adoption and the potential for the creation of bitcoin nation-state reserves mean the crypto should continue its ascent higher.

First Mover Americas: BTC Returns to Near $94K

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2024. Nov. 27. 13:45

First Mover Americas: BTC Returns to Near $94K

Bitcoin regains some ground following Tuesday's slide.

Ether teases a return to $3,500.

Traders are piling into ETH derivatives.

Stablecoins Hit Record $190B Market Cap, Surpassing Pre-Terra Crash Peak: CCData

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2024. Nov. 27. 13:04

Stablecoins Hit Record $190B Market Cap, Surpassing Pre-Terra Crash Peak: CCData

Stablecoin market capitalization rose to $190 billion this month, surpassing the pre-crypto winter peak of April 2022, CCData reported.

The crypto rally this year and particularly since the U.S. presidential election fueled demand for stablecoins, which are widely used for trading.

The emergence of novel tokenized investment products with fixed prices such as BlackRock's BUIDL and Ethena's USDe also helped growth for the sector.

Tether's USDT supply rose 10% over the last month to a new peak of $132 billion, while Circle's USDC grew 12% to almost $39 billion, the report said.

Deutsche Bank Invests in Blockchain Payment Network Partior

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2024. Nov. 27. 12:02

Deutsche Bank Invests in Blockchain Payment Network Partior

Deutsche Bank joined Partior's Series B funding round as a strategic investor.

Partior raised a total of $80 million in the round.

Other investors in the blockchain-based clearing firm include JPMorgan, Jump Trading and Standard Chartered.

Short-Term Bitcoin Holders Have Moved Nearly $8B Worth of BTC to Exchanges, Signaling Price Bottom: Van Straten

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2024. Nov. 27. 12:01

Short-Term Bitcoin Holders Have Moved Nearly $8B Worth of BTC to Exchanges, Signaling Price Bottom: Van Straten

Short-term holders have sent almost $8 billion worth of bitcoin to exchanges at a loss over the past two days.

The volatility in recent bitcoin price action has seen wild record swings in profit-taking to panic selling.

MicroStrategy Retail Investors Caught Out On the Wrong Side of MSTR Trade

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2024. Nov. 27. 11:49

MicroStrategy Retail Investors Caught Out On the Wrong Side of MSTR Trade

MicroStrategy is currently up 416%, year-to-date, but it's down almost 40% from its all-time high, which was set on Nov. 21.

MicroStrategy's net asset value premium has dropped to 2.09.

On Nov. 20, MicroStrategy saw the largest daily retail buy on record, retail investors bought nearly $100 million in the stock last week - The Kobeissi Letter.

XRP Rally Sees Record Profit-Taking as Ripple Labs Plans to Invest in Bitwise XRP ETF

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2024. Nov. 27. 11:40

XRP Rally Sees Record Profit-Taking as Ripple Labs Plans to Invest in Bitwise XRP ETF

The Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) ratio surged to 217% on Tuesday, showing overbrought market activity.

High profit-taking and an MVRV ratio indicating overvaluation could lead to a market correction.

Ripple plans to invest an unspecified amount in the newly rebranded Bitwise Physical XRP ETP (earlier called the ETC Group Physical XRP).

Line, With an Eye on Telegram's In-App Games Success, to Launch Mini Dapps Next Year

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2024. Nov. 27. 10:02

Line, With an Eye on Telegram's In-App Games Success, to Launch Mini Dapps Next Year

Line will roll out 30 mini dapps on its app upon launch early next year.

The introduction follows a renewed interest in blockchain integrations by social media platforms after the launch of Web3 games on Telegram.

Bitcoin Bulls Lose Steam, Aussie-Yen Dips, Hinting at Broad-Based Risk Aversion Ahead

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2024. Nov. 27. 08:23

Bitcoin Bulls Lose Steam, Aussie-Yen Dips, Hinting at Broad-Based Risk Aversion Ahead

BTC's rally has stalled since Friday for several reasons, including waning demand at record prices.

The AUD/JPY pair has turned lower, hinting at a broad-based risk aversion amid the talk of a BOJ rate hike in December.

A similar set-up in the yen rocked the global markets, including cryptocurrencies, in late July-early August this year.

Think Ethereum’s ETH is Dead? Surging Metrics Show Otherwise

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2024. Nov. 27. 07:21

Think Ethereum’s ETH is Dead? Surging Metrics Show Otherwise

Cumulative open interest in perpetual and standard futures contracts has surged to a record 6.32 million ETH, worth over $27 billion.

Activity in the ether options market listed on Deribit is also picking up, with over 2 million contracts active or open at press time, the highest since late June.

Data shows a bump in revenue, fees, new wallets and on-chain volumes on Ethereum, with the past month showing elevated levels of activity compared to the period from May to September.

Ripple Drops Another $25M Into Crypto PAC to Sway 2026 Congressional Races

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2024. Nov. 27. 00:41

Ripple Drops Another $25M Into Crypto PAC to Sway 2026 Congressional Races

Fairshake will have a whopping $103 million to spend on the next U.S. congressional election — so far — thanks to another $25 million just promised from Ripple Labs.

This latest contribution puts the political action committee in a powerful position to repeat its successes from this year's elections, in which dozens of its favored pro-crypto candidates won their races.

Tornado Cash Sanctions Overturned by U.S. Appeals Court

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2024. Nov. 27. 00:26

Tornado Cash Sanctions Overturned by U.S. Appeals Court

A U.S. federal appeals court has delivered a major legal victory to the crypto sector by throwing out the U.S. Treasury Department's earlier effort to directly sanction crypto mixing service Tornado Cash.

The court found that the government didn't have the proper tools to include the actual technology underpinning the service as a sanctioned entity.

Tornado Cash Sanctions Overturned by U.S. Appeals Court; TORN Soars Over 500%

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2024. Nov. 27. 00:26

Tornado Cash Sanctions Overturned by U.S. Appeals Court; TORN Soars Over 500%

A U.S. federal appeals court has delivered a major legal victory to the crypto sector by throwing out the U.S. Treasury Department's earlier effort to directly sanction crypto mixing service Tornado Cash.

The court found that the government didn't have the proper tools to include the actual technology underpinning the service as a sanctioned entity.

Tornado Cash's native token, TORN, rocketed up by over 500% in the hours following the ruling.

Crypto Gains Let Poor People Buy Houses, U.S. Research Finds, But Risks May Lurk

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2024. Nov. 26. 20:48

Crypto Gains Let Poor People Buy Houses, U.S. Research Finds, But Risks May Lurk

The U.S. Treasury Department's researchers were watching out for crypto risks, but they found digital assets enthusiasts with otherwise low incomes were buying homes in recent years at a high rate.

The high-crypto, poor areas have apparently used crypto gains to obtain mortgages and car loans, the Office of Financial Research found, but the delinquency rates on the debt have been low.

This cohort of the population is still worth watching for emerging risks if the markets take a turn, the paper noted.

Bitcoin's Tumble to $91K Evokes Thanksgiving 'Massacre' of 2020

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2024. Nov. 26. 20:25

Bitcoin's Tumble to $91K Evokes Thanksgiving 'Massacre' of 2020

Bitcoin suffered a steep decline four years ago around Thanksgiving after being turned away at the $20,000 level.

The action this year after failing at $100,000 is similar, though less severe so far.

Those who bought the dip in 2020 didn't have to wait long to be rewarded.

This Hedge Fund Now Has a 1,000x Profit on Bitcoin

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2024. Nov. 26. 20:12

This Hedge Fund Now Has a 1,000x Profit on Bitcoin

Pantera Capital Management, which launched its Bitcoin Fund in July 2013, has seen a 1,000-fold increase with returns of over 132,118%.

The hedge fund started buying bitcoin back when one token cost $74.

Pantera CEO Dan Morehead believes that the cryptocurrency could be worth $740,000 by April 2028.

Morocco Drafts Regulations for Crypto, Central Bank Governor Says

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2024. Nov. 26. 16:21

Morocco Drafts Regulations for Crypto, Central Bank Governor Says

Morocco has drafted regulations for the crypto sector, its central bank's head said.

The country will also continue to explore whether or not central bank digital currencies can contribute to the country's policy objectives.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin's Correction Takes Price Below $93K

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2024. Nov. 26. 13:03

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin's Correction Takes Price Below $93K

Bitcoin has fallen over 6% in the last 24 hours.

Indicators suggest BTC could drop to as low as $90,000.

Ether outperforms the broader market.

Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Have 163K More BTC to Sell, History Indicates: Van Straten

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2024. Nov. 26. 11:12

Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Have 163K More BTC to Sell, History Indicates: Van Straten

Long-term investors have sold almost 550,000 BTC, almost 4% of their holdings.

Last week, one-day profit-taking touched a record high in dollar terms, more than $10.5 billion.

The percentage drop from long-term holders continues to fall each cycle.

Ethereum Blob Usage Explodes as Traders Rush to Layer 2 Solutions

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2024. Nov. 26. 09:10

Ethereum Blob Usage Explodes as Traders Rush to Layer 2 Solutions

Ethereum has seen a surge in blob usage, averaging over 21,000 blobs this month, matching March's record activity.

The Dencun upgrade allows Layer 2 solutions to efficiently bundle transactions and post them to Ethereum.

Blob fees spiked, leading to the burning of over 166 ETH worth $560,000 in the past week.

XRP Holds Strong as Archax Unveils Tokenized Money Market Fund on XRP Ledger

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2024. Nov. 26. 07:46

XRP Holds Strong as Archax Unveils Tokenized Money Market Fund on XRP Ledger

Archax has provided access to Abrdn’s U.S. dollar Liquidity Fund (Lux) in tokenized form on XRPL.

Ripple will allocate $5 million into tokens on Abrdn’s Lux fund, part of a larger allocation to real-world assets (RWAs) on the XRPL.

XRP price jumped 6%, touching a high of $1.49 in the hours following the release, before paring gains in a market-wide drop.

Three Reasons Why Bitcoin Risks Falling Below $90K: Godbole

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2024. Nov. 26. 06:16

Three Reasons Why Bitcoin Risks Falling Below $90K: Godbole

BTC traders purchase protective put options in response to Monday's 5% decline.

The Coinbase premium indicator highlights a decline in demand for Bitcoin in the U.S. market.

The daily chart reveals a bearish RSI divergence, signaling potential weakness in price momentum.

3 Reasons Why Bitcoin Risks Falling Below $90K: Godbole

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2024. Nov. 26. 06:16

3 Reasons Why Bitcoin Risks Falling Below $90K: Godbole

BTC traders purchase protective put options in response to Monday's 5% decline.

The Coinbase premium indicator highlights a decline in demand for Bitcoin in the U.S. market.

The daily chart reveals a bearish RSI divergence, signaling potential weakness in price momentum.

Bitcoin Slides Near $94K, But Short-Term Bullish Target of $100K BTC Unchanged

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2024. Nov. 26. 04:52

Bitcoin Slides Near $94K, But Short-Term Bullish Target of $100K BTC Unchanged

A bitcoin-led crypto market correction continued into its third day as the asset lost a further 3.5% in the past 24 hours.

However, bitcoin tends to bounce back when short-term holders sell at a loss. And some say this creates a buying opportunity for traders at current levels.

It's a ride that some expect to be packed with market volatility.

U.K. Financial Regulator Aims for Crypto Regime by 2026

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2024. Nov. 26. 00:01

U.K. Financial Regulator Aims for Crypto Regime by 2026

The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said it wants to implement a crypto regime by 2026.

Ownership of crypto assets grew by 4% in the past two years, to include some 7 million adults out of the country's roughly 68 million population.

Ether Favored in Crypto Rotation as Bitcoin Recoils Off $100K Sell Wall

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2024. Nov. 25. 20:34

Ether Favored in Crypto Rotation as Bitcoin Recoils Off $100K Sell Wall

ETH advanced 4% during the day, outperforming BTC's 1.5% loss and slight gains of the broader market benchmark CoinDesk 20 Index.

The ETH/BTC ratio hit its weakest level in three years last week, but has rebounded since and is poised for more gains, observers noted.

Bitcoin is likely to move sideways until year-end, said Paul Howard, senior director of Wincent.

Crypto Staking Goes Live on Starknet in First for Ethereum L2 Blockchains

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2024. Nov. 25. 19:31

Crypto Staking Goes Live on Starknet in First for Ethereum L2 Blockchains

Starknet has become the first major layer-2 rollup on top of Ethereum to let users earn money by staking their tokens.

Anyone who has at least 20,000 STRK tokens (roughly $12,000 at recent prices) can pledge the asset as collateral and earn rewards for validating transactions.

Users with less than 20,000 STRK can delegate their tokens to validators to stake on their behalf.

Crypto Staking Goes Live on Starknet in First for Top Ethereum L2 Blockchains

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2024. Nov. 25. 19:31

Crypto Staking Goes Live on Starknet in First for Top Ethereum L2 Blockchains

Starknet has become the first major layer-2 rollup on top of Ethereum to let users earn money by staking their tokens.

Anyone who has at least 20,000 STRK tokens (roughly $12,000 at recent prices) can pledge the asset as collateral and earn rewards for validating transactions.

Users with less than 20,000 STRK can delegate their tokens to validators to stake on their behalf.

Avalanche Blockchain's Largest-Ever Upgrade Goes Live on Testnet

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2024. Nov. 25. 17:58

 Avalanche Blockchain's Largest-Ever Upgrade Goes Live on Testnet

Avalanche’s largest upgrade to date, Avalanche9000, went live on testnet Monday.

The upgrade is designed to cut costs of sending transactions and operating validators, making it easier to build apps on the network.

Bitcoin Buying Plans Are Supercharging Stocks. Is This a Michael Saylor Redux — or Another 'Long Island Iced Tea' Fad?

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2024. Nov. 25. 17:54

Bitcoin Buying Plans Are Supercharging Stocks. Is This a Michael Saylor Redux — or Another 'Long Island Iced Tea' Fad?

Following MicroStrategy's successful bitcoin buying strategy, many companies, some microcaps and unrelated to crypto, started announcing similar steps.

The strategy has led to significant short-term share price rallies for some of these companies, but according to market observers, the long-term success remains uncertain.

While optimists see this as a step toward more mainstream bitcoin adoption, skeptics view it as a potential short-term fad for some smaller companies.

Mudslinging Sullies Prediction Markets Just as Sector's Prospects Brighten

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2024. Nov. 25. 17:16

Mudslinging Sullies Prediction Markets Just as Sector's Prospects Brighten

Kalshi paid social media influencers to talk trash about its rival Polymarket's founder, Shayne Coplan, an incendiary article in Pirate Wires revealed.

Someone apparently decided to launch a retaliatory smear campaign against Kalshi. (Polymarket denies any involvement.)

All of this is happening just as things were starting to look bright on the regulatory and reputational fronts for prediction markets.

Former Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein Joins Aptos Labs as Adviser

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2024. Nov. 25. 14:59

Former Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein Joins Aptos Labs as Adviser

Michael Sonnenshein, the former CEO of Grayscale Investments, has joined Aptos Labs as an adviser alongside OpenAI's chief product officer, Kevin Weil.

Aptos Labs said it will harness Sonnenshein's knowledge to bring more traditional financial institutions to the network.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Regains $98K After Weekend Slump

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2024. Nov. 25. 13:34

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Regains $98K After Weekend Slump

Bitcoin returns to $98,000.

Crypto futures saw $500 million in liquidations amid volatility.

Brokers raise price targets for MicroStrategy.

Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy Makes Mammoth BTC Purchase, Adding 55,500 Tokens for $5.4B

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2024. Nov. 25. 13:21

Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy Makes Mammoth BTC Purchase, Adding 55,500 Tokens for $5.4B

MicroStrategy bought 55,500 more bitcoin over the past week for $5.4B, bringing its total holding to 386,700 BTC.

MicroStrategy recently entered the top 100 U.S. publicly traded companies by market cap, briefly surpassing $100 billion valuation.

The Nasdaq 100 Index begins its annual reranking this week, with results set to be announced on Dec. 13.

Bitcoin Options Worth $9B Expire Friday, Traders May be Thankful for the Post-Thanksgiving Volatility

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2024. Nov. 25. 13:05

Bitcoin Options Worth $9B Expire Friday, Traders May be Thankful for the Post-Thanksgiving Volatility

November's expiry is due Friday at 08:00 UTC, with $9.4 billion in options expiry for bitcoin.

Bitcoin's max pain price is $78,000, significantly lower than the current spot price.

The majority of the put open interest represent hedging activity and not outright downside bets: European Head of Research at Bitwise - Dragosch.

MicroStrategy Is a Bitcoin Magnet Pulling in the Earth's Capital Reserves: Bernstein

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2024. Nov. 25. 10:41

MicroStrategy Is a Bitcoin Magnet Pulling in the Earth's Capital Reserves: Bernstein

Bernstein raised its MicroStrategy price target to $600 from $290.

Broker Canaccord also increased its price target for the software company, to $510 from $300.

The shares rose over 6% in early trading Monday.

Crypto Gets Shock Video Dose as Users Stream 'NSFW' Content to Pump Their Memecoins

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2024. Nov. 25. 09:44

Crypto Gets Shock Video Dose as Users Stream 'NSFW' Content to Pump Their Memecoins

Early 2000s-style internet shock videos are making the rounds on a popular crypto platform, with such content including extreme acts like individuals engaging in self-harm, animal cruelty, and explicit sexual content to attract attention and potentially increase token value.

Despite the platform's moderation efforts, some of this content surfaces in the public view.

The crypto community, particularly on X, has largely criticized the use of shock content to promote tokens. Most tokens associated with such dark themes struggle to achieve significant market capitalization, indicating poor reception by investors.

Koreans Go Full Monty on DOGE, XRP, XLM After Trump's Win; Now Look to SAND Token

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2024. Nov. 25. 08:36

Koreans Go Full Monty on DOGE, XRP, XLM After Trump's Win; Now Look to SAND Token

DOGE, XRP and XLM are the most traded cryptocurrencies on Upbit since Donald Trump's election victory.

The latest activity points to a pivot toward metaverse tokens.

Tether in Talks to Support Cantor Fitzgerald’s Planned Bitcoin Lending Program: WSJ

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2024. Nov. 25. 08:22

Tether in Talks to Support Cantor Fitzgerald’s Planned Bitcoin Lending Program: WSJ

Tether may take part in Cantor’s multi-billion dollar bitcoin financing program.

The latter already owns a 5% stake in Tether and custodies its U.S. Treasuries.

Axie Infinity Creator Cuts 21% of Staff Despite Year of ‘Valuable Growth'

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2024. Nov. 25. 06:13

Axie Infinity Creator Cuts 21% of Staff Despite Year of ‘Valuable Growth'

Sky Mavis has laid off 21% of its workforce

The web3 firm said the decision was not related to its finances.

XRP, DOGE Lead Crypto Losses as Weekend Bitcoin Pullback Causes $500M Liquidations

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2024. Nov. 25. 05:27

XRP, DOGE Lead Crypto Losses as Weekend Bitcoin Pullback Causes $500M Liquidations

Bitcoin experienced a significant drop from $98,500 to $95,500 Sunday, triggering a broader market decline.

The volatility led to over $500 million in futures liquidations, predominantly affecting smaller altcoins and midcap futures.

Despite the pullback, market sentiment remains optimistic, with analysts still holding a view of bitcoin reaching the landmark $100,000 figure on various catalysts.

XRP, DOGE Lead Crypto Losses as Weekend Pullback in Bitcoin Causes $500M Liquidations

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2024. Nov. 25. 05:27

XRP, DOGE Lead Crypto Losses as Weekend Pullback in Bitcoin Causes $500M Liquidations

Bitcoin experienced a significant drop from $98,500 to $95,500 on Sunday, triggering a broader market decline.

The volatility led to over $500 million in futures liquidations, predominantly affecting smaller altcoins and midcap futures.

Despite the pullback, market sentiment remains optimistic, with analysts still holding a view of bitcoin reaching the landmark $100,000 figure on various catalysts.

Bitcoin May Be More Vulnerable to Negative News Near $100K, Data Suggests

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2024. Nov. 25. 05:21

Bitcoin May Be More Vulnerable to Negative News Near $100K, Data Suggests

BTC's order book shows executed bullish flow isn't being replenished, leaving sellers in a more dominant position, according to data tracked by FalconX.

The overall market depth has weakened amid the price rally.

Trump Reportedly Plans to Name Pro-Crypto Hedge Fund Manager Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary

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2024. Nov. 22. 23:28

Trump Reportedly Plans to Name Pro-Crypto Hedge Fund Manager Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Wall Street titan Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary.

Trump Picks Pro-Crypto Hedge Fund Manager Scott Bessent for Treasury Secretary

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2024. Nov. 22. 23:28

Trump Picks Pro-Crypto Hedge Fund Manager Scott Bessent for Treasury Secretary President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Wall Street titan Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary.

Another SEC Democrat to Drop Out, Leaving Republicans Running Agency by February

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2024. Nov. 22. 18:09

Another SEC Democrat to Drop Out, Leaving Republicans Running Agency by February Another Democratic commissioner on the Securities and Exchange Commission is following Chair Gary Gensler out the door in January, leaving the agency with a Republican majority as it weighs a likely course shift under the new administration of President-elect Donald Trump.

Dogecoin Jumps on Fresh X Payments Speculations After Elon Musk Tweet

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2024. Nov. 22. 17:58

Dogecoin Jumps on Fresh X Payments Speculations After Elon Musk Tweet Dogecoin has a history of moving on Musk comments or payments-related developments of his companies.

Bitcoin Going to $140K Says Trio of AIs Managing $30M Investment Fund

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2024. Nov. 22. 17:50

Bitcoin Going to $140K Says Trio of AIs Managing $30M Investment Fund Intelligent Alpha’s investment committee is composed of three AIs, and the fund's CEO tries to stay out of their way.

Coinbase App Gets Left Behind as Memecoin Craze Drives Traders On-Chain

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2024. Nov. 22. 17:48

Coinbase App Gets Left Behind as Memecoin Craze Drives Traders On-Chain Phantom, a crypto wallet with a steeper learning curve, is way ahead of exchange giant Coinbase in the Apple App Store rankings.

How to Talk About Crypto With Your Family This Thanksgiving

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2024. Nov. 22. 15:30

How to Talk About Crypto With Your Family This Thanksgiving Need to explain BTC’s rally and significance for the future? CoinMarketCap’s Jonathan Isaac has some useful talking points.

Polymarket Blocks French Users Amid Gambling Inquiry

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2024. Nov. 22. 14:41

Polymarket Blocks French Users Amid Gambling Inquiry The new ban means French traders can no longer access the crypto powered prediction markets juggernaut.

Polymarket Blocks French Traders Amid Gambling Inquiry

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2024. Nov. 22. 14:41

Polymarket Blocks French Traders Amid Gambling Inquiry The new ban means French traders can no longer access the crypto powered prediction markets juggernaut.

First Mover Americas: Rotation to Altcoins Has Started With Gensler's Exit Date Set

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2024. Nov. 22. 13:24

First Mover Americas: Rotation to Altcoins Has Started With Gensler's Exit Date Set The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for November 22, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Binance Boosts Compliance Staff by 34% Year-Over-Year, Citing Industry’s ‘Rapid Maturation’

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2024. Nov. 22. 10:00

Binance Boosts Compliance Staff by 34% Year-Over-Year, Citing Industry’s ‘Rapid Maturation’ Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, says it expects to have 645 full-time compliance employees on staff by the end of the year — a 34% increase from last November — as it continues to rapidly build out its compliance department.

Cardano's ADA Leaps to 2.5-Year High of 90 Cents as Whale Holdings Exceed $12B

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2024. Nov. 22. 08:43

Cardano's ADA Leaps to 2.5-Year High of 90 Cents as Whale Holdings Exceed $12B On-chain activity shows the involvement of large investors and institutions, indicating that the price surge could have staying power.

Bitcoin Nears $100K, With Crypto Market Cap at Record $3.4T

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2024. Nov. 22. 06:35

Bitcoin Nears $100K, With Crypto Market Cap at Record $3.4T Strength in BTC is leading to a rotation in other major tokens ahead of the weekend, buoyed by renewed bullish hopes about a crypto-friendly Trump administration that takes office in January.

XRP Price Surges 25% as Headwinds for Ripple Clear Even More

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2024. Nov. 22. 03:52

XRP Price Surges 25% as Headwinds for Ripple Clear Even More An incoming crypto-friendly regulatory environment for U.S. based companies has renewed optimism for certain tokens, especially XRP.

Bitwise Joins Mounting Race for Solana ETF

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2024. Nov. 21. 21:55

Bitwise Joins Mounting Race for Solana ETF Crypto-investments firm Bitwise took a big jump Thursday toward offering a Solana exchange traded fund (ETF) in the United States.

Charles Schwab Wants to Directly Offer Crypto to Clients, Incoming CEO Says

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2024. Nov. 21. 21:12

Charles Schwab Wants to Directly Offer Crypto to Clients, Incoming CEO Says Financial services giant Charles Schwab has plans to directly offer crypto investments to its clients, president and incoming CEO Rick Wurster told Yahoo Finance in an interview on Thursday.

Why the Media Loves the Worst of Crypto

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2024. Nov. 21. 19:58

Why the Media Loves the Worst of Crypto The fixation on the least reputable aspects of the industry obscures the real progress being made in areas like DePIN, stablecoins and DeFi, says Mahesh Ramakrishnan.

Ethereum Layer-2 Teams Welcome Proposal to Overhaul Blockchain

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2024. Nov. 21. 19:44

Ethereum Layer-2 Teams Welcome Proposal to Overhaul Blockchain Far from making zero-knowledge rollups obsolete, the Beam Chain would make them work better, says Polygon. zkSync builder Matter Labs is also bullish.

Gary Gensler, We Won’t Miss You

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2024. Nov. 21. 19:22

Gary Gensler, We Won’t Miss You But, let’s face it, crypto’s regulatory uncertainty isn’t all your fault.

U.S. SEC Loses Crypto Lawsuit Over 'Dealer' Definition That Pushed Into Crypto

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2024. Nov. 21. 18:49

U.S. SEC Loses Crypto Lawsuit Over 'Dealer' Definition That Pushed Into Crypto A Texas federal court has rejected the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's recent rule expanding the definition of a securities dealer to include a wider swath of firms — including some in the cryptocurrency sector. This adds a significant legal loss to the crypto legacy of SEC Chair Gary Gensler on the same day he announced his January departure.

Bitcoin Retail Investor Selling Signals Coming Pullback, but There Might be a Catch

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2024. Nov. 21. 17:09

Bitcoin Retail Investor Selling Signals Coming Pullback, but There Might be a Catch Dubbed "smart money" of late, retail bitcoiners are starting to sell, but exchange balances are falling, suggesting plenty of buyers.

Jito Token Holders Slated for Payday Under TipRouter Proposal

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2024. Nov. 21. 16:09

Jito Token Holders Slated for Payday Under TipRouter Proposal Investors in Jito's JTO token could soon start collecting native yield on top of their holdings.

Crypto for Advisors: 2024 - Bitcoin’s Year?

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2024. Nov. 21. 16:00

Crypto for Advisors: 2024 - Bitcoin’s Year? 2024 has been a year of significant progress for the crypto industry, as bitcoin adoption has reached new heights and regulatory clarity has emerged. In this wrap-up, we will take a closer look at the key events and trends that have shaped the crypto space.

Why We Need Decentralized AI

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2024. Nov. 21. 15:27

Why We Need Decentralized AI As AI continues to expand its influence, the need for more transparent, accessible, and sustainable development models becomes increasingly urgent, says William Ogden Moore, a research analyst at Grayscale Investments.

Payments Giant Stripe Brings Crypto Services to Aptos as Circle's USDC Stablecoin Launch on the Network

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2024. Nov. 21. 15:10

Payments Giant Stripe Brings Crypto Services to Aptos as Circle's USDC Stablecoin Launch on the Network The integrations aim to boost global payments and decentralized finance on the Aptos network.

Mastercard and JPMorgan Link Up to Bring Foreign Exchange on the Blockchain

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2024. Nov. 21. 14:00

Mastercard and JPMorgan Link Up to Bring Foreign Exchange on the Blockchain By integrating Mastercard MTN's connectivity with Kinexys Digital Payments, mutual customers of MTN and Kinexys will be able to settle B2B transactions through a single API

Mastercard and JPMorgan Link Up to Bring Cross-Border Payments on the Blockchain

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2024. Nov. 21. 14:00

Mastercard and JPMorgan Link Up to Bring Cross-Border Payments on the Blockchain By integrating Mastercard MTN's connectivity with Kinexys Digital Payments, mutual customers of MTN and Kinexys will be able to settle B2B transactions through a single API

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin at $100K Sounds Nice, but Expect Pullback

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2024. Nov. 21. 13:11

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin at $100K Sounds Nice, but Expect Pullback The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for November 21, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Futures Open Interest on CME Surpasses 215K Bitcoin for the First Time as BTC Eyes $100K

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2024. Nov. 21. 10:31

Futures Open Interest on CME Surpasses 215K Bitcoin for the First Time as BTC Eyes $100K Bitcoin has added $30,000 since Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election and closing in on a $2 trillion market cap.

Chillguy Creator Threatens Legal Action as Crypto Trenches Scour TikTok

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2024. Nov. 21. 09:21

Chillguy Creator Threatens Legal Action as Crypto Trenches Scour TikTok The chillguy meme has recently gained traction on platforms like TikTok and among brands. But its creator is unamused with a parody memecoin.

BitGo Launches Singapore Services, Eyes Other Crypto-Friendly Regions in Asia

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2024. Nov. 21. 09:16

BitGo Launches Singapore Services, Eyes Other Crypto-Friendly Regions in Asia The infrastructure provider aims to tap into institutional demand for locally regulated services.

Bitcoin Futures Smash Through $100K Barrier on Deribit

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2024. Nov. 21. 06:50

Bitcoin Futures Smash Through $100K Barrier on Deribit BTC futures expiring in March, June and September 2025 trade at prices greater than $100,000, according to data source Deribit.

Leveraged MicroStrategy Markets Showcase Risk-On Like Never Before as Bitcoin Aims for Six-Digit Price

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2024. Nov. 21. 06:04

Leveraged MicroStrategy Markets Showcase Risk-On Like Never Before as Bitcoin Aims for Six-Digit Price Traders are adding leverage on top of an already leveraged MSTR ETF, signaling heightened risk appetite and a build up of speculative excesses.

Bitcoin Nears $97K, Continuing Wild ‘Trump Trade’ Rally

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2024. Nov. 21. 03:59

Bitcoin Nears $97K, Continuing Wild ‘Trump Trade’ Rally BTC traded above $95,900 in early Asian hours, less than 6% from a landmark $100,000 figure that would push it above a $2 trillion market capitalization.

Bitcoin Crosses $97K, Continuing Wild ‘Trump Trade’ Rally

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2024. Nov. 21. 03:59

Bitcoin Crosses $97K, Continuing Wild ‘Trump Trade’ Rally BTC traded above $95,900 in early Asian hours, less than 6% from a landmark $100,000 figure that would push it above a $2 trillion market capitalization.

SEC Distributes $4.6M to BitClave Investors

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2024. Nov. 20. 21:35

SEC Distributes $4.6M to BitClave Investors Some investors in defunct crypto startup BitClave will soon get their money back, plus interest, according to a Wednesday announcement from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Is the Crypto Conference Circuit Good for Crypto?

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2024. Nov. 20. 20:31

Is the Crypto Conference Circuit Good for Crypto? Azeem Khan: When everyone is traveling the world, attending endless side-events, who is building and onboarding new customers?

Crypto Agents and Verifiable Systems Are the Future of Safe, User-Centric Tech

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2024. Nov. 20. 20:24

Crypto Agents and Verifiable Systems Are the Future of Safe, User-Centric Tech Rather than “giving power to the machines,” AI agents give users autonomy to handle complex processes, acting as reliable allies in an increasingly complicated and opaque digital landscape, says David Sneider, Co-founder of Lit Protocol.

The Subtle Way AI Data Centers Boost Bitcoin Mining Economics

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2024. Nov. 20. 19:01

The Subtle Way AI Data Centers Boost Bitcoin Mining Economics The competition for cheap electrons could establish a floor for hashprice, or at least slow down hashrate growth.

Digital Currency Group’s Barry Silbert Bets Big on AI Blockchain Bittensor

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2024. Nov. 20. 18:00

Digital Currency Group’s Barry Silbert Bets Big on AI Blockchain Bittensor Barry Silbert will be the CEO of Yuma, a new DCG company focused on incubating and building new businesses within Bittensor’s decentralized AI ecosystem.

Former FTX CTO Gary Wang Won’t Have To Serve Prison Time, Judge Rules

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2024. Nov. 20. 16:38

Former FTX CTO Gary Wang Won’t Have To Serve Prison Time, Judge Rules Former FTX chief technology officer and close friend of Sam Bankman-Fried, Gary Wang, won’t have to serve prison time for his involvement in the crypto exchange’s fraud scheme, The New York Times reported.

DeFi’s Renaissance

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2024. Nov. 20. 16:16

DeFi’s Renaissance Pro-crypto legislation could allow DeFi to potentially connect with mainstream financial systems, says Toe Bautista.

Miners Going Nuclear: A Symbiotic Synergy

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2024. Nov. 20. 16:13

Miners Going Nuclear: A Symbiotic Synergy Beyond the increasing proliferation of bitcoin within investment portfolios, mining operations have become a focus of a new wave of mergers and acquisitions on Wall Street, says Taylor Krystkowiak.

Juiced USDS Yields Woo Solana Traders to Sky's Stablecoin

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2024. Nov. 20. 16:00

Juiced USDS Yields Woo Solana Traders to Sky's Stablecoin Solana traders are quickly embracing the newest stablecoin to join their decentralized finance (DeFi) fray: USDS, issued by Sky (formerly MakerDAO).

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: ADA Gains 10.1% as Index Continues Higher

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2024. Nov. 20. 14:36

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: ADA Gains 10.1% as Index Continues Higher Stellar was also among the top performers, gaining 6.5% from Tuesday.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Hits New Highs as ETF Options Traders Go Degen

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2024. Nov. 20. 13:07

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Hits New Highs as ETF Options Traders Go Degen The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for November 20, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Memecoin Launchpad GraFun Expands to Ethereum to Clinch New Users

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2024. Nov. 20. 13:00

Memecoin Launchpad GraFun Expands to Ethereum to Clinch New Users Expanding to Ethereum will help GraFun capture newer audiences, tap into higher liquidity for meme issuances and increase the platform’s visibility among crypto traders.

Bitcoin ETF Options Introduction Marks Milestone, Despite Position Limits

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2024. Nov. 20. 12:01

Bitcoin ETF Options Introduction Marks Milestone, Despite Position Limits BlackRock’s IBIT was the first bitcoin ETF to launch with options tied to it. The rest of the pack is coming today.

MicroStrategy Breaks Into the Top 100 U.S. Public Companies by Market Cap

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2024. Nov. 20. 09:42

MicroStrategy Breaks Into the Top 100 U.S. Public Companies by Market Cap MicroStrategy is now up over 500% year-to-date, approaching a $100 billion market cap.

MicroStrategy Upsizes Debt Offering to $2.6B; Breaks Into Top 100 U.S. Public Companies by Market Cap

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2024. Nov. 20. 09:42

MicroStrategy Upsizes Debt Offering to $2.6B; Breaks Into Top 100 U.S. Public Companies by Market Cap MicroStrategy is now up over 500% year-to-date, approaching a $100 billion market cap.

Robinhood Is the Top Crypto Deregulation Trade, Bernstein Says

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2024. Nov. 20. 09:41

Robinhood Is the Top Crypto Deregulation Trade, Bernstein Says The broker raised its price target on the trading platform's stock to $51 from $30.

Dogecoin, XRP Trading Volumes Flip Bitcoin’s in South Korea

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2024. Nov. 20. 08:46

Dogecoin, XRP Trading Volumes Flip Bitcoin’s in South Korea South Korean traders are known for pushing euphoric rallies on tokens, contributing to buying pressure and possibly influencing prices.

Crypto Exchange Archax to Offer Tokenized Money Market Funds from State Street, Fidelity International and LGIM

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2024. Nov. 20. 08:00

Crypto Exchange Archax to Offer Tokenized Money Market Funds from State Street, Fidelity International and LGIM The tokenized assets will initially be made available on Hedera Hashgraph, XRPL and Arbitrum.

Meta's Mark Zuckerberg Could Teach DAOs, Like Compound, a Governance Lesson

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2024. Nov. 20. 07:33

Meta's Mark Zuckerberg Could Teach DAOs, Like Compound, a Governance Lesson Meta's Mark Zuckerberg Could Teach DAOs Like Compound a Governance Lesson

Mark Zuckerberg Could Teach DAOs Like Compound a Governance Lesson

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2024. Nov. 20. 07:33

Mark Zuckerberg Could Teach DAOs Like Compound a Governance Lesson Meta's Mark Zuckerberg Could Teach DAOs Like Compound a Governance Lesson

Pro Crypto Traders Are Leveraging IBIT Options to Bet on BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Doubling to $100: Observers

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2024. Nov. 20. 07:28

Pro Crypto Traders Are Leveraging IBIT Options to Bet on BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Doubling to $100: Observers The bullish sentiment in the IBIT options is consistent with the noticeable activity in the $200,000 bitcoin call trading on Deribit.

Crypto Exchange Woo X Adds AI-Powered Trader ‘George AI’ to Its Copy Trade App

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2024. Nov. 20. 06:30

Crypto Exchange Woo X Adds AI-Powered Trader ‘George AI’ to Its Copy Trade App Woo X plans to invite bets on weekly copy trading competitions between the most copied human traders and George, the AI.

Coinbase Delists Wrapped Bitcoin wBTC, Citing 'Listing Concerns'

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2024. Nov. 20. 05:40

Coinbase Delists Wrapped Bitcoin wBTC, Citing 'Listing Concerns' Announcement comes shortly after the exchange launched its own ‘wrapped’ bitcoin on Base – cbBTC

Bitcoin ETF Options Attract $2B on Day One, Shifting BTC’s Market Structure

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2024. Nov. 20. 05:14

Bitcoin ETF Options Attract $2B on Day One, Shifting BTC’s Market Structure IBIT options went live Tuesday in a first, a move that market participants widely expect to draw more institutional interest in bitcoin (BTC). Here’s how they could impact the market.

Trump Said to Consider Crypto Lawyer Teresa Goody Guillén to Lead SEC

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2024. Nov. 19. 22:26

Trump Said to Consider Crypto Lawyer Teresa Goody Guillén to Lead SEC Teresa Goody Guillén, a veteran of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, is among the candidates president-elect Donald Trump is considering to lead the agency, people familiar with the situation said.

Rumble Stock Rises as CEO Teases Bitcoin Adoption

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2024. Nov. 19. 20:17

Rumble Stock Rises as CEO Teases Bitcoin Adoption The YouTube competitor had about $131 million of cash and cash equivalents on its balance sheet as of the end of the third quarter.

Ethena Sees $1B Inflows as Crypto Rally Brings Back Double-Digit Yields

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2024. Nov. 19. 19:27

Ethena Sees $1B Inflows as Crypto Rally Brings Back Double-Digit Yields The protocol's rejuvenation is driven by elevated perpetual funding rates, with more catalysts ahead for growth.

Bitcoin Makes New All-Time High of $94,000 as ETF Options Go Live

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2024. Nov. 19. 18:31

Bitcoin Makes New All-Time High of $94,000 as ETF Options Go Live Spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds options are making solid volume on their first day.

Dueling 'Eliza' AI Tokens Boom and Zoom in Frenzied Trading

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2024. Nov. 19. 18:04

Dueling 'Eliza' AI Tokens Boom and Zoom in Frenzied Trading Power and profits took center stage in a confusing morning.

AI Agents Can Help Crypto Become the Currency of AI

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2024. Nov. 19. 16:19

AI Agents Can Help Crypto Become the Currency of AI But there’s a lot of work to do, says Jesus Rodriguez, CEO, IntoTheBlock

Howard Lutnick, Tether's Wall Street Banker, Is Trump's Pick for Commerce Chief, Not Treasury Secretary: Reports

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2024. Nov. 19. 16:03

Howard Lutnick, Tether's Wall Street Banker, Is Trump's Pick for Commerce Chief, Not Treasury Secretary: Reports President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick as Treasury Secretary.

Howard Lutnick, Tether's Wall Street Banker, Is Trump's Pick for Commerce Chief, Not Treasury Secretary

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2024. Nov. 19. 16:03

Howard Lutnick, Tether's Wall Street Banker, Is Trump's Pick for Commerce Chief, Not Treasury Secretary President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick as Treasury Secretary.

Stablecoin Issuer Paxos to Buy Finland's Membrane Finance to Gain EU Access

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2024. Nov. 19. 15:06

Stablecoin Issuer Paxos to Buy Finland's Membrane Finance to Gain EU Access Paxos agreed to buy electronic money institution Membrane Finance, which is licensed in Finland.

El Salvador Is Getting Its First Tokenized U.S. Treasuries Offering

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2024. Nov. 19. 14:51

El Salvador Is Getting Its First Tokenized U.S. Treasuries Offering The new product aims to give access to T-Bill investments for individuals and organizations who were previously unable to invest in these products, the press release said.

First Mover Americas: Options Coming to Bitcoin ETFs Is a Big Deal

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2024. Nov. 19. 13:03

First Mover Americas: Options Coming to Bitcoin ETFs Is a Big Deal The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for November 19, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

After Binance's Costly Lesson, Do Rival Crypto Exchanges Risk Running Afoul of U.S. Rules?

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2024. Nov. 19. 13:00

After Binance's Costly Lesson, Do Rival Crypto Exchanges Risk Running Afoul of U.S. Rules? Bybit, Bitget and OKX combined have 877,000 daily active users in the U.S., data from Sensor Tower shows. It's unclear if they are just checking prices, or trading in violation of the rules.

After Binance's $4.3B Lesson, Do Rival Crypto Exchanges Risk Running Afoul of U.S. Rules?

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2024. Nov. 19. 13:00

After Binance's $4.3B Lesson, Do Rival Crypto Exchanges Risk Running Afoul of U.S. Rules? Bybit, Bitget and OKX combined have 877,000 daily active users in the U.S., data from Sensor Tower shows. It's unclear if they are just checking prices, or trading in violation of the rules.

Crypto Valley Exchange to Go Live in January With Cheap On-Chain Futures and Options Trading

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2024. Nov. 19. 12:00

Crypto Valley Exchange to Go Live in January With Cheap On-Chain Futures and Options Trading The decentralized exchange for futures and options trading plans to go live on Arbitrum on Jan. 8.

Bitcoin Mining Economics Improved in the First Half of November: JPMorgan

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2024. Nov. 19. 09:45

Bitcoin Mining Economics Improved in the First Half of November: JPMorgan The total market cap of the miners the bank tracks grew 33% since the end October, the report said.

MARA Holdings Upsizes Convertible Notes Offering by $150M Amid Overwhelming Investor Demand

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2024. Nov. 19. 09:37

MARA Holdings Upsizes Convertible Notes Offering by $150M Amid Overwhelming Investor Demand The second-biggest publicly traded company holding bitcoin, MARA, is looking to purchase more from the estimated proceeds of $833 million.

Crypto Exchange Gemini Starts Up in France With EU's MiCA Laws Weeks From Kicking In

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2024. Nov. 19. 07:30

Crypto Exchange Gemini Starts Up in France With EU's MiCA Laws Weeks From Kicking In Companies registered in EU nations by year-end will be able to operate in those countries while they secure licenses under MiCA regulations that take effect at the end of the year.

Donald Trump’s Media Group Eyes Purchase of Crypto Exchange Bakkt: Report

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2024. Nov. 19. 07:01

Donald Trump’s Media Group Eyes Purchase of Crypto Exchange Bakkt: Report Trump Media and Technology Group, which operates Truth Social, is nearing an all-stock deal to purchase Bakkt, a struggling crypto trading venue owned by Intercontinental Exchange.

Ethereum's Ether Has Fallen Out of Investor Favor and How

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2024. Nov. 19. 06:52

Ethereum's Ether Has Fallen Out of Investor Favor and How The market assigns a very low probability of ether challenging its year-to-date high of around $4,000 by the end of December.

Bitcoin at $100K No Longer a Dream Believe Traders, but Blow-Off Top Warning in Near Term

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2024. Nov. 19. 06:42

Bitcoin at $100K No Longer a Dream Believe Traders, but Blow-Off Top Warning in Near Term QCP traders expect a run to $100,000 — nearly 10% higher than the current record of over $93,000 — in the coming months, with those gains flowing into altcoins in a mark of a general “alt season.”

Decentralized AI Project Morpheus Goes Live on Mainnet

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2024. Nov. 18. 22:41

Decentralized AI Project Morpheus Goes Live on Mainnet Like other decentralized AI networks, Morpheus seeks to curtail the negative side effects of AI, such as centralization, censorship, and data monopolies.

California Judge Puts the Kibosh on Kraken’s Interlocutory Appeal Attempt

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2024. Nov. 18. 22:16

California Judge Puts the Kibosh on Kraken’s Interlocutory Appeal Attempt A California judge has rejected Kraken’s motion for interlocutory appeal, saying in a Monday decision that allowing an appeal would only “delay resolution” of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) ongoing case against the crypto exchange.

Spot Bitcoin ETF Options Could Start Trading As Early As Tomorrow

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2024. Nov. 18. 21:04

Spot Bitcoin ETF Options Could Start Trading As Early As Tomorrow Options trading on spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds could become available as soon as Tuesday, according to Nasdaq.

Can a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Move Forward Without Congress? Experts Disagree

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2024. Nov. 18. 20:39

Can a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Move Forward Without Congress? Experts Disagree It’s unclear whether the U.S. government has the authority to use seized bitcoin to constitute a strategic reserve.

Bitfinex Hack Launderer Heather 'Razzlekhan' Morgan Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison

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2024. Nov. 18. 18:59

Bitfinex Hack Launderer Heather 'Razzlekhan' Morgan Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison Heather “Razzlekhan” Morgan, who helped launder the proceeds of the 2016 Bitfinex hack led by husband Ilya “Dutch” Lichtenstein, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison in the incident that drained almost 120,000 bitcoin from the exchange.

Only Congress Can Ban Election Betting, Kalshi Tells Appeals Court in New Filing

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2024. Nov. 18. 18:33

Only Congress Can Ban Election Betting, Kalshi Tells Appeals Court in New Filing The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) may not like election betting, but only Congress — not the regulator — has the authority to ban it, embattled prediction market purveyor Kalshi argued in a Friday court filing.

Beyond the Ballot: How DeFi Is Preparing for DC’s Next Chapter

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2024. Nov. 18. 16:55

Beyond the Ballot: How DeFi Is Preparing for DC’s Next Chapter Innovation, consumer protection and financial inclusion are neither Republican nor Democratic values — they're American ones, says Rebecca Rettig, Chief Legal & Policy Officer at Polygon Labs.

Polymarket Trader Loses Millions on Tyson After Making Bank on Trump

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2024. Nov. 18. 16:22

Polymarket Trader Loses Millions on Tyson After Making Bank on Trump Plus: the market is not confident if Matt Gaetz will be confirmed as Trump's attorney general.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: XLM Surges 73.2% Over Weekend in Broad Rally

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2024. Nov. 18. 14:56

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: XLM Surges 73.2% Over Weekend in Broad Rally The CoinDesk 20 gained 6.5% over the weekend with all but two assets trading higher.

Lido Co-Founders Said to Plot Competitor to Sam Altman's World Network

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2024. Nov. 18. 14:00

Lido Co-Founders Said to Plot Competitor to Sam Altman's World Network The new digital identity platform, Y, forgoes World Network's controversial biometric authentication for a system based on users' online activities.

Semler Scientific Added 215 Bitcoin to Holdings, Bringing Stack to 1,273 BTC

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2024. Nov. 18. 13:52

Semler Scientific Added 215 Bitcoin to Holdings, Bringing Stack to 1,273 BTC Semler Scientific raised $21.5 million through its at-the-market equity offering, purchased 215 BTC.

First Mover Americas: Solana Breaks Out to New Cycle Highs

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2024. Nov. 18. 13:21

First Mover Americas: Solana Breaks Out to New Cycle Highs The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Nov 18, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy Added Additional 51,780 Bitcoin for $4.6B

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2024. Nov. 18. 13:17

Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy Added Additional 51,780 Bitcoin for $4.6B The company now holds 331,200 bitcoin acquired for roughly $16.5 billion and worth just shy of $30 billion.

MARA to Offer $700M Convertible Senior Note, Shares Fall 5%

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2024. Nov. 18. 12:43

MARA to Offer $700M Convertible Senior Note, Shares Fall 5% MARA holdings announced a $700 million convertible senior note due 2030, plans to acquire more bitcoin.

Project Liberty Joins SOAR to Challenge Centralized Social Media Giants With AI, Decentralized Data

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2024. Nov. 18. 12:18

Project Liberty Joins SOAR to Challenge Centralized Social Media Giants With AI, Decentralized Data AI studio SOAR, created by Ancestry founder Paul Allen, brings Project Liberty data sharing and storage portals for families and communities focused on local government.

Bitcoin's Correlation to U.S. Equities and Ether Weakens: Van Straten

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2024. Nov. 18. 10:53

Bitcoin's Correlation to U.S. Equities and Ether Weakens: Van Straten The total cryptocurrency market hits a new all-time high of $3.025 trillion as bitcoin consolidates around $92,000.

Bitcoin Near a Record High Might Be Just Half the Journey as BCA Research Signals $200K

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2024. Nov. 18. 09:18

Bitcoin Near a Record High Might Be Just Half the Journey as BCA Research Signals $200K According to BCA Research analysis of fractal patterns, the bitcoin price might climb above $200,000.

Missed BTC Rally to $93K? Bitcoin Memecoins Could Be Next to Watch

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2024. Nov. 18. 08:02

Missed BTC Rally to $93K? Bitcoin Memecoins Could Be Next to Watch Data, however, show no uptick in Runes protocol on chain metrics as of Monday. Onchain metrics typically follow social activity and narratives, with prices leading afterward.

Kraken, Tether-Backed Dutch Firm Rolls Out MiCA-Compliant Euro, U.S. Dollar Stablecoins

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2024. Nov. 18. 07:30

Kraken, Tether-Backed Dutch Firm Rolls Out MiCA-Compliant Euro, U.S. Dollar Stablecoins The issuance comes at a time when the European stablecoin market is poised for a shake-up as regulations for issuers will enter into full force by the end of this year.

Frenzy Alert: JPMorgan's Bitcoin Retail Sentiment Score Hits Record High, MSTR's Call Skew Soars

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2024. Nov. 18. 06:15

Frenzy Alert: JPMorgan's Bitcoin Retail Sentiment Score Hits Record High, MSTR's Call Skew Soars MSTR's options market exhibited extreme upside fear or bullish speculative frenzy.

CAT Token Expands to Solana, Setting Up Long-Term Bullish Move

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2024. Nov. 18. 05:11

CAT Token Expands to Solana, Setting Up Long-Term Bullish Move The vault has been filled in excess of an initial $100,000 target as of Asian morning hours, with $240,000 worth of stablecoins deposited for CAT on Solana, data shows.

XRP Sees Record Futures Bets Amid Price Surge Above $1.20

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2024. Nov. 17. 10:24

XRP Sees Record Futures Bets Amid Price Surge Above $1.20 An increase in both OI and prices typically indicates that new money is entering the market — indicative of a bullish trend.

BONK Jumps 16% to Record Highs as Traders Eye Even More Gains Ahead

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2024. Nov. 17. 06:55

BONK Jumps 16% to Record Highs as Traders Eye Even More Gains Ahead Low-unit bias, demand on Coinbase, frenzied community trading activity and BONK’s standing within the Solana ecosystem are positioning it for more growth ahead, traders say.

An Interview With El Salvador’s Top Crypto Regulator: ‘Developing Countries Can Lead the Financial Revolution’

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2024. Nov. 16. 18:53

An Interview With El Salvador’s Top Crypto Regulator: ‘Developing Countries Can Lead the Financial Revolution’ The National Commission of Digital Assets is the agency in charge of regulating crypto in El Salvador, the first nation to accept Bitcoin as legal tender.

XRP Skyrockets Past $1 as SEC Faces Legal Troubles And Favorable Regulatory Shift Looms

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2024. Nov. 16. 17:29

XRP Skyrockets Past $1 as SEC Faces Legal Troubles And Favorable Regulatory Shift Looms The price surge is consistent with the recent bullish positioning in the options market.

XRP Price Skyrockets Past $1 as SEC Faces Legal Troubles And Favorable Regulatory Shift Looms

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2024. Nov. 16. 17:29

XRP Price Skyrockets Past $1 as SEC Faces Legal Troubles And Favorable Regulatory Shift Looms The price surge is consistent with the recent bullish positioning in the options market.

What Does Trump's Win Mean for Crypto?

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2024. Nov. 15. 22:30

What Does Trump's Win Mean for Crypto? Donald Trump and the Republican Party at large had a strong 2024 election, winning the presidency, Senate and House. This almost certainly guarantees crypto legislation will advance and become law sometime in the next two years. It also heralds a potentially softer approach from regulators toward the sector.

Bank Clients Just Dipped Their Toes Into Bitcoin ETFs, but Q4 Could See a FOMO Spike

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2024. Nov. 15. 19:58

Bank Clients Just Dipped Their Toes Into Bitcoin ETFs, but Q4 Could See a FOMO Spike Wealth management clients of Wall Street banks like Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, Morgan Stanley in the third quarter continued to modestly accumulate (or trade) bitcoin via the spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds.

The Many Ways Crypto Won in This Election

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2024. Nov. 15. 18:19

The Many Ways Crypto Won in This Election The dust is starting to clear on the election and no one won bigger than crypto. Aubrey Strobel looks at how the new Trump Administration could help the industry moving forward.

This OG Bitcoin Investor Just Turned $120 Into $178M

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2024. Nov. 15. 16:02

This OG Bitcoin Investor Just Turned $120 Into $178M The user held BTC from when it was worth $0.06 all the way up to $90,000.

From Real Estate and Stocks: Former Premier League Player's New-Found Love of Bitcoin

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2024. Nov. 15. 14:34

From Real Estate and Stocks: Former Premier League Player's New-Found Love of Bitcoin Soccer player George Boyd made over 100 Premier League appearances and has now joined crypto ETF issuer Jacobi Asset Management as an ambassador.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: ADA Surges 18.4%, Leading Index Higher

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2024. Nov. 15. 14:17

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: ADA Surges 18.4%, Leading Index Higher Ripple was also among the top performers, gaining 11.7% from Thursday.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Shaky as Traders Bank Profits

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2024. Nov. 15. 13:07

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Shaky as Traders Bank Profits The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Nov. 15, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Bitcoin ETFs Witness Third Highest Outflow Since Launch, the Other Two Times Foreshadowed Price Bottoms

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2024. Nov. 15. 10:05

Bitcoin ETFs Witness Third Highest Outflow Since Launch, the Other Two Times Foreshadowed Price Bottoms Bitcoin's price has now corrected approximately 6% since the all-time high break on Nov. 13.

Aave Gauges Community Interest for Expansion to Bitcoin Layer 2 Spiderchain

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2024. Nov. 15. 09:51

Aave Gauges Community Interest for Expansion to Bitcoin Layer 2 Spiderchain The potential deployment on a Bitcoin layer-2 by the largest DeFi lending protocol highlights the appetite for harnessing the original blockchain for purposes that are commonplace elsewhere in the crypto ecosystem.

Razzlekhan's Husband Gets Five Years Prison Sentence for Bitfinex Hack

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2024. Nov. 15. 04:48

Razzlekhan's Husband Gets Five Years Prison Sentence for Bitfinex Hack For her role in the theft and laundering of around 120,000 bitcoin, Razzlekhan will receive her sentence on Nov. 18.

Trump Names Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton to DOJ Office, the Same Office That Prosecuted SBF

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2024. Nov. 15. 04:29

Trump Names Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton to DOJ Office, the Same Office That Prosecuted SBF President-elect Donald Trump said former Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Jay Clayton would be his U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, heading up the state's Department of Justice branch.

XRP Jumps 17% Outperforms Rest of the Market as Rally Cools; Trader Thinks $120K Bitcoin Target Still in Play

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2024. Nov. 15. 04:24

XRP Jumps 17% Outperforms Rest of the Market as Rally Cools; Trader Thinks $120K Bitcoin Target Still in Play “We believe that the underlying strength in BTC represents a systematic shift in the market in anticipation of Trump’s return to office,” QCP Capital traders said in a Friday broadcast.

XRP Jumps 17%, Outperforms Rest of the Market as Rally Cools; Trader Thinks $120K Bitcoin Target Still in Play

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2024. Nov. 15. 04:24

XRP Jumps 17%, Outperforms Rest of the Market as Rally Cools; Trader Thinks $120K Bitcoin Target Still in Play “We believe that the underlying strength in BTC represents a systematic shift in the market in anticipation of Trump’s return to office,” QCP Capital traders said in a Friday broadcast.

Republican State AGs and DeFi Lobby Sue SEC Over Crypto Enforcement Actions

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2024. Nov. 15. 00:08

Republican State AGs and DeFi Lobby Sue SEC Over Crypto Enforcement Actions A group of state attorneys general and the DeFi Education Fund filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and its five commissioners alleging the regulatory agency was overstepping its bounds in bringing enforcement actions against crypto exchanges.

Ex-SEC Lawyers Agree: Crypto Enforcement Shackles May Take Time to Resolve

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2024. Nov. 14. 22:08

Ex-SEC Lawyers Agree: Crypto Enforcement Shackles May Take Time to Resolve After years of legal wrangling with the U.S. securities regulator, President-elect Donald Trump's win was taken by the crypto industry as a definitive sign that their courtroom shackles and enforcement actions would be thrown off when he takes the oath of office again.

Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Has Precedent in Other Big U.S. Government Purchases: Michael Saylor

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2024. Nov. 14. 21:51

Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Has Precedent in Other Big U.S. Government Purchases: Michael Saylor Michael Saylor says the US should and will build a reserve of bitcoin and explains why it is the greatest deal of the 21st century.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell's Hawkish Comments Throw Some Cold Water on Crypto

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2024. Nov. 14. 20:50

Fed Chair Jerome Powell's Hawkish Comments Throw Some Cold Water on Crypto A December rate cut from the U.S. central bank might not be as sure of a thing as previously thought.

How Tokenized Money Market Funds Dulled the Stablecoin Star

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2024. Nov. 14. 18:32

How Tokenized Money Market Funds Dulled the Stablecoin Star Regulatory uncertainty around yield-bearing stablecoins has allowed regulated tokenized yield-bearing instruments like money market funds to steal thunder, says Aaron Kaplan, co-CEO of Prometheum.

UK Government Plans Pilot for a Digital Gilt Instrument Using Distributed Ledger Technology

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2024. Nov. 14. 18:00

UK Government Plans Pilot for a Digital Gilt Instrument Using Distributed Ledger Technology Chancellor Rachel Reeves will mention the DLT-based digital gilt instrument in her first annual speech laying out her long-term vision.

Tether Unveils New Platform to Simplify Asset Tokenization for Businesses, Nation-States

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2024. Nov. 14. 17:39

Tether Unveils New Platform to Simplify Asset Tokenization for Businesses, Nation-States The tokenization platform is part of Tether's ambition to diversify its business from issuing the $126 billion USDT stablecoin.

The Post Web: Read, Write, Own, Delegate

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2024. Nov. 14. 17:12

The Post Web: Read, Write, Own, Delegate The last decade of Web3 has battle-hardened a stack of distributed architecture and incentive games. While too complex for individuals to operate at scale, this technology is primed for AI and the agentic internet, says Outlier Ventures’ founder and Chairman, Jamie Burke.

Crypto for Advisors: Post-Election Review

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2024. Nov. 14. 16:00

Crypto for Advisors: Post-Election Review A week after the election, crypto sentiment remains strong. Polymarket, bitcoin and a possibly more efficient and crypto-positive government are all tailwinds to look forward to.

Polymarket's Probe Highlights Challenges of Blocking U.S. Users (and Their VPNs)

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2024. Nov. 14. 15:00

Polymarket's Probe Highlights Challenges of Blocking U.S. Users (and Their VPNs) What can offshore crypto companies practically do to stop Americans from accessing their services – and what do regulators expect them to do?

SocGen Crypto Arm to Bring Its Euro Stablecoin to XRP Ledger, Lays Out Plan for Going Multichain

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2024. Nov. 14. 14:33

SocGen Crypto Arm to Bring Its Euro Stablecoin to XRP Ledger, Lays Out Plan for Going Multichain The French financial services firm said earlier this year it will also expand EURCV to the Solana network after struggling to attract users on Ethereum.

Franklin Templeton Expands $410M Money Market Fund to Ethereum Blockchain

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2024. Nov. 14. 13:50

Franklin Templeton Expands $410M Money Market Fund to Ethereum Blockchain Franklin Templeton has expanded the trading of its OnChain U.S. Government Money Market Fund to the largest blockchain, Ethereum.

Trump-Supported World Liberty Financial Taps Chainlink Data Services as DeFi Platform Takes Shape

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2024. Nov. 14. 13:24

Trump-Supported World Liberty Financial Taps Chainlink Data Services as DeFi Platform Takes Shape Chainlink will provide crucial pricing data and cross-chain interoperability infrastructure for the nascent DeFi platform.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Trades Around $91K as ETF Inflows Remain Strong

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2024. Nov. 14. 13:06

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Trades Around $91K as ETF Inflows Remain Strong The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Nov. 14, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

U.S. ETF Inflows Hit $4.7B Over 6 Days as Bitcoin Becomes 7th-Largest Asset in the World

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2024. Nov. 14. 11:56

U.S. ETF Inflows Hit $4.7B Over 6 Days as Bitcoin Becomes 7th-Largest Asset in the World Bitcoin dominance continues its uptrend and hits new highs as ETF inflows soar.

Institutions Go All In on Crypto: Sygnum Survey Reveals 57% Respondents Plan to Boost Allocations

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2024. Nov. 14. 08:00

Institutions Go All In on Crypto: Sygnum Survey Reveals 57% Respondents Plan to Boost Allocations A notable 65% of the survey respondents are bullish long-term, with 63% mulling more allocation to digital assets in the next three to six months.

Missing Crypto Influencer, Under Investigation by Canadian Regulator, Found Dead in Montreal: Report

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2024. Nov. 14. 07:44

Missing Crypto Influencer, Under Investigation by Canadian Regulator, Found Dead in Montreal: Report His body was found months after he was kidnapped from a Montreal condo. A 32-year-old woman has been charged with his murder.

Republicans Win House Majority, Completing Trifecta in 2024 Election That Saw Donald Trump Win Second Term

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2024. Nov. 14. 03:48

Republicans Win House Majority, Completing Trifecta in 2024 Election That Saw Donald Trump Win Second Term The Republican Party has kept the U.S. House of Representatives for the next two years, raising hopes for comprehensive crypto legislation in the next Congress and securing a Republican trifecta for at least the next two years.

Polymarket CEO's Home Is Raided by FBI

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2024. Nov. 13. 21:21

Polymarket CEO's Home Is Raided by FBI Shayne Coplan's prediction market saw enormous activity leading up to the U.S. presidential election.

The Protocol: Reinvent Ethererum, and Just Don't Break Bitcoin

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2024. Nov. 13. 19:31

The Protocol: Reinvent Ethererum, and Just Don't Break Bitcoin In founding editor Bradley Keoun's last issue of The Protocol, CoinDesk's weekly newsletter devoted to blockchain technology, we're covering Trump's DOGE whistle and the slew of announcements from the big Ethereum conference Devcon in Bangkok.

How a $115M Crypto Fund With Big Ambitions Plans to Invest In Latin America

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2024. Nov. 13. 19:14

How a $115M Crypto Fund With Big Ambitions Plans to Invest In Latin America Hyla Fund Management wants to become the Goldman Sachs of crypto. The firm plans on launching a new Latin America crypto fund as part of its strategy.

Blockchain Analyzer 'Bubblemaps' Adds AI to Help Identify Insider-Controlled Tokens

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2024. Nov. 13. 18:30

Blockchain Analyzer 'Bubblemaps' Adds AI to Help Identify Insider-Controlled Tokens The app's new update seeks to boost transparency in the market by exposing token ownership patterns that may indicate centralization or manipulation.

Film Development Needs an On-Chain Business Model

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2024. Nov. 13. 17:38

Film Development Needs an On-Chain Business Model The company behind hits like Wall Street, American Psycho and Conan the Barbarian has a fresh take on how to bring daring cinema to life. Here’s Sam Pressman to explain.

Senior Federal Reserve Official Who Blasted Bitcoin Now Says He'll Have an Open Mind

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2024. Nov. 13. 17:17

Senior Federal Reserve Official Who Blasted Bitcoin Now Says He'll Have an Open Mind Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari, who previously called the cryptocurrency industry "worthless" and "nonsense," still isn't an uber-bull, though.

Your Idea of a Memecoin Community Is Wrong

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2024. Nov. 13. 16:46

Your Idea of a Memecoin Community Is Wrong Web3Auth co-founder and CEO Zhen Yu Yong believes that memecoins are more than community-building machines and sources of speculation. They’re a new type of liquidity vehicle applicable across modern finance.

Bitcoin Surges to New Record Over $93K as Strong U.S. Demand Crushes Resistance Level

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2024. Nov. 13. 16:43

Bitcoin Surges to New Record Over $93K as Strong U.S. Demand Crushes Resistance Level Bitcoin is leading the broader crypto market higher, outperforming the CoinDesk 20 Index with its 6% advance over the past 24 hours.

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren Rises Into Role Where Crypto Sector Won't Shake Her

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2024. Nov. 13. 16:40

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren Rises Into Role Where Crypto Sector Won't Shake Her U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren has long been held up as the crypto industry's chief opponent in Congress, and she's now ascending to the role as the top Democrat in the Senate Banking Committee, where she'll be heard from on the digital assets legislation that likely needs a sign-off from that panel.

The Real Winner of the 2024 Elections: The Crypto Industry

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2024. Nov. 13. 16:36

The Real Winner of the 2024 Elections: The Crypto Industry The 2024 elections marked a significant turning point for the crypto industry, with a pro-crypto president-elect advocating for the U.S. as the "crypto capital of the planet," paving the way for a shift from regulatory enforcement to a clearer, more predictable regulatory framework that will facilitate mainstream adoption and innovation in the sector, says Christopher Perkins.

Beating Bitcoin

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2024. Nov. 13. 16:36

Beating Bitcoin Crypto market returns today exhibit a power law distribution, where a few top performers can significantly boost a portfolio's overall results, says Felician Stratmann.

Bitcoin Traders Pile Into $100K CME Options as Price Climbs Through $93K: CF Benchmarks

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2024. Nov. 13. 16:14

Bitcoin Traders Pile Into $100K CME Options as Price Climbs Through $93K: CF Benchmarks BTC blasted through the $90,000 resistance level on Wednesday, defying the dollar strength.

Hard Way to Make An Easy Living: Profiting in A New Altcoin World

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2024. Nov. 13. 16:11

Hard Way to Make An Easy Living: Profiting in A New Altcoin World Altcoin trading is following a similar path to online poker as the game is getting considerably tougher. But there will continue to be windows of “easy money”, says David Zimmerman, a research analyst at K33 Research.

BlackRock Expands Tokenized Fund BUIDL Beyond Ethereum to 5 New Blockchains

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2024. Nov. 13. 15:05

BlackRock Expands Tokenized Fund BUIDL Beyond Ethereum to 5 New Blockchains The investment giant is bringing its real-world asset fund to Aptos, Arbitrum, Avalanche, Optimism's OP Mainnet and Polygon.

Robinhood Adds SOL, PEPE, ADA, XRP Following Trump Victory

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2024. Nov. 13. 15:02

Robinhood Adds SOL, PEPE, ADA, XRP Following Trump Victory Robinhood adds SOL, PEPE, ADA, XRP, Coinbase adds PEPE

Zero Gravity Labs Raises $40M for Decentralized AI Operating System

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2024. Nov. 13. 14:00

Zero Gravity Labs Raises $40M for Decentralized AI Operating System The seed round included contributions from Hack VC, Delphi Digital, OKX Ventures, Polygon and Animoca Brands.

Copper to Offer Custody Services for Tokenized Money Market Funds Such as BlackRock's BUIDL

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2024. Nov. 13. 14:00

Copper to Offer Custody Services for Tokenized Money Market Funds Such as BlackRock's BUIDL The crypto custodian's clients can use money market fund tokens as collateral in derivatives trades after the company received approval from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) in Abu Dhabi.

U.S. CPI Meets Estimates, Rising 0.2% in October; Bitcoin Moves Above $89K

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2024. Nov. 13. 13:49

U.S. CPI Meets Estimates, Rising 0.2% in October; Bitcoin Moves Above $89K Bitcoin fell to $85,000, as CPI data came in hotter month-over-month as odds of a Fed pause increase at next policy meeting in December.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Consolidates After Encountering Resistance at $90K

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2024. Nov. 13. 13:01

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Consolidates After Encountering Resistance at $90K The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Nov. 13, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Ether ETFs in the Black for the First Time After 5 Days of Inflows

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2024. Nov. 13. 12:04

Ether ETFs in the Black for the First Time After 5 Days of Inflows Following their listing, ether ETFs did not enjoy the same response as their bitcoin equivalents had done in January.

Cardano Foundation Spent $23.7M in 2023: Financial Insights Report

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2024. Nov. 13. 11:50

Cardano Foundation Spent $23.7M in 2023: Financial Insights Report Cardano Foundation, a not-for-profit organization that develops and supports the Cardano network, launched its first Financial Insights Report on Wednesday detailing spending across operations, education and adoption for 2023.

Volatility Expected in Bitcoin Later Today as US Headline Inflation Data Is Expected to Tick Higher

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2024. Nov. 13. 11:04

Volatility Expected in Bitcoin Later Today as US Headline Inflation Data Is Expected to Tick Higher Headline inflation year-over-year is expected to increase by 0.2% and end a six-month consecutive decline, last seen in March 2024.

Volatility Expected in Bitcoin Later Today as US Headline Inflation Data Is Expected to Tick Higher: Van Straten

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2024. Nov. 13. 11:04

Volatility Expected in Bitcoin Later Today as US Headline Inflation Data Is Expected to Tick Higher: Van Straten Headline inflation year-over-year is expected to increase by 0.2% and end a six-month consecutive decline, last seen in March 2024.

Money Launderer Who Moved Scam Victims' Funds Faces Up to Two Decades in U.S. Prison

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2024. Nov. 13. 10:29

Money Launderer Who Moved Scam Victims' Funds Faces Up to Two Decades in U.S. Prison Daren Li oversaw the transfer of more than $73 million away from crypto scam victims to wallets he and his co-conspirators controlled.

Revolut Expands Crypto Exchange Across EU After Successful Launch in UK

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2024. Nov. 13. 10:02

Revolut Expands Crypto Exchange Across EU After Successful Launch in UK Tens of thousands of traders have been using the bank’s crypto exchange in the UK, a spokesperson said.

Bitcoin Price Rally Hits a Wall at $90K Resistance While FX Traders Back the Dollar Bull Run

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2024. Nov. 13. 09:31

Bitcoin Price Rally Hits a Wall at $90K Resistance While FX Traders Back the Dollar Bull Run All we would say here is not to fight this emerging dollar uptrend, ING said.

South Korean Police Arrest 215 in Suspected $232M Crypto Investment Scam Investigation: Yonhap

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2024. Nov. 13. 09:07

South Korean Police Arrest 215 in Suspected $232M Crypto Investment Scam Investigation: Yonhap The scheme promised 20x returns through investing in tokens that in reality had little value.

Ethereum Developer Consensys Plots Token Issuance in Sign of Trump Thaw

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2024. Nov. 13. 08:45

Ethereum Developer Consensys Plots Token Issuance in Sign of Trump Thaw The long-anticipated LINEA token comes as the next U.S. president is expected to usher in a more favorable regulatory environment for cryptocurrency.

Dogecoin Trade Goes From Meme to Reality as Donald Trump Confirms D.O.G.E

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2024. Nov. 13. 06:32

Dogecoin Trade Goes From Meme to Reality as Donald Trump Confirms D.O.G.E In an X post, Musk said that all Department of Government Efficiency actions will be posted online for maximum transparency.

Ethereum Pioneer's New 'Time Machine' Makes Transactions Conditional on Future Events

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2024. Nov. 13. 05:01

Ethereum Pioneer's New 'Time Machine' Makes Transactions Conditional on Future Events The new platform, called the “Ethereum time machine,” extends Ethereum’s programming capabilities by allowing smart contracts to execute transactions based on uncertain or not-guaranteed future events.

‘Just Don’t Break’ Bitcoin: Devs Debate Tech Upgrades to Top Crypto

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2024. Nov. 12. 22:36

‘Just Don’t Break’ Bitcoin: Devs Debate Tech Upgrades to Top Crypto       The bitcoiners gathered at OP_Next were decidedly in favor of progress – but not too much progress, and certainly not too fast.

Bitcoin Blasts to $90K as Crypto Rally Shakes Out $900M of Leveraged Bets

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2024. Nov. 12. 20:58

Bitcoin Blasts to $90K as Crypto Rally Shakes Out $900M of Leveraged Bets Crypto prices continue melting upwards since Donald Trump's election victory as investors reprice digital assets in anticipation of a friendlier government.

How Escape Hatches Can Boost Crypto’s Reputation

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2024. Nov. 12. 20:17

How Escape Hatches Can Boost Crypto’s Reputation Liquidation, hacks and thefts have plagued the industry. It’s time for a hard-wired cheat-proof feature that pays on-chain creditors in an orderly way, says StarkWare CEO Eli Ben-Sasson.

Stablecoin Supply Expands by $5B Since U.S. Election as Investors Pile Into Crypto

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2024. Nov. 12. 19:16

Stablecoin Supply Expands by $5B Since U.S. Election as Investors Pile Into Crypto Stablecoin exchange balances grew to a yearly high of $41 billion this week, providing dry powder to buy digital assets, one analyst noted.

El Salvador's Bitcoin Stash Rises Above $500M, but Bhutan Story Might Be Even Bigger

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2024. Nov. 12. 18:39

El Salvador's Bitcoin Stash Rises Above $500M, but Bhutan Story Might Be Even Bigger Monday’s bitcoin rally propelled El Salvador and Bhutan’s crypto stashes to $500 million and $1.1 billion respectively.

Ethereum Layer-2 Project Starknet to Roll Out Staking Feature Later This Month

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2024. Nov. 12. 16:50

Ethereum Layer-2 Project Starknet to Roll Out Staking Feature Later This Month StarkWare, the main developer firm behind Starknet, had shared in July that it would introduce a proposal for staking on the blockchain, but had not previously fixed the date of the rollout.

AI Firm Genius Group Adopts Bitcoin as Primary Treasury Asset; Shares Spike 50%

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2024. Nov. 12. 15:46

AI Firm Genius Group Adopts Bitcoin as Primary Treasury Asset; Shares Spike 50% Singapore-based artificial intelligence company Genius Group said it has adopted bitcoin as its primary treasury asset, committing 90% of its current and future reserves to be held in the largest cryptocurrency.

How We Can Make the Agentic Internet Work for Everyone

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2024. Nov. 12. 15:24

How We Can Make the Agentic Internet Work for Everyone We’ll soon have an internet where trillions of AI agents work on behalf but how do we make sure it’s fair? Bangdao Chen and Ramesh Ramadoss propose a secure, robust, verification-based approach paving the path to democratization of AI.

Central Bank Group BIS Names Hernández de Cos as Next General Manager

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2024. Nov. 12. 15:13

Central Bank Group BIS Names Hernández de Cos as Next General Manager ES Pablo Hernández de Cos has called for digital euro implementation and helped put in place global crypto banking rules.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: POL Declines 7.7%, Leading Index Lower

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2024. Nov. 12. 14:44

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: POL Declines 7.7%, Leading Index Lower Cardano was also among the underperformers, falling 7% since Monday.

Time for Crypto to Put the Pedal to the Floor

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2024. Nov. 12. 14:00

Time for Crypto to Put the Pedal to the Floor Trump's victory presents a unique opportunity to reshape regulation and ensure no future SEC Chair can hamstring the industry again. Expect pushback.

Crypto Anti-Money Laundering Specialist Notabene Raises $14.5M

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2024. Nov. 12. 14:00

Crypto Anti-Money Laundering Specialist Notabene Raises $14.5M Notabene CEO Pelle Braendgaard believes Donald Trump will emulate what the European Commission is doing in order to bring trading volume back to the U.S.

XRP's 90 Cents Calls Dominate Options Markets as Prices Hover Near 65 Cents: Godbole

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2024. Nov. 12. 13:20

XRP's 90 Cents Calls Dominate Options Markets as Prices Hover Near 65 Cents: Godbole XRP trades close to a major supply zone that has consistently capped upside for over a year.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Flirts With $90K in Volatile Trading Session

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2024. Nov. 12. 13:01

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Flirts With $90K in Volatile Trading Session The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Nov. 12, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Bitcoin Shrimps Emerge as the New ‘Smart Money’ as Whales Offload Their Stash: Van Straten

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2024. Nov. 12. 12:54

Bitcoin Shrimps Emerge as the New ‘Smart Money’ as Whales Offload Their Stash: Van Straten Bitcoin has surged by $20,000 in the past seven days as we examine the cohort breakdown of this rally.

Bitcoin 'Shrimps' Buying the Historic Rally as Whales Offload: Van Straten

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2024. Nov. 12. 12:54

Bitcoin 'Shrimps' Buying the Historic Rally as Whales Offload: Van Straten Bitcoin has surged by $20,000 in the past seven days as we examine the cohort breakdown of this rally.

Ethereum Researcher Justin Drake Introduces 'Beam Chain,' a Total Redesign of the Network's Consensus Layer

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2024. Nov. 12. 11:40

Ethereum Researcher Justin Drake Introduces 'Beam Chain,' a Total Redesign of the Network's Consensus Layer The Beam Chain groups a number of big-ticket upgrades, including zero-knowledge support and fast finality, into a single Ethereum upgrade.

Influential Ethereum Researcher Proposes Dramatic Redesign to Standing-Room-Only Crowd in Bangkok

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2024. Nov. 12. 11:40

Influential Ethereum Researcher Proposes Dramatic Redesign to Standing-Room-Only Crowd in Bangkok The Beam Chain groups a number of big-ticket upgrades, including zero-knowledge support and fast finality, into a single Ethereum upgrade.

Top Ethereum Researcher's Dramatic Proposal Draws Standing-Room-Only Crowd in Bangkok

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2024. Nov. 12. 11:40

Top Ethereum Researcher's Dramatic Proposal Draws Standing-Room-Only Crowd in Bangkok The Beam Chain groups a number of big-ticket upgrades, including zero-knowledge support and fast finality, into a single Ethereum upgrade.

Ether ETF Inflows Hit Record, Bitcoin Inflows Soar as BTC Eyes $90K

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2024. Nov. 12. 10:06

Ether ETF Inflows Hit Record, Bitcoin Inflows Soar as BTC Eyes $90K Bitcoin and ether ETF inflows soared on one of the biggest days in the BTC's history.

Dogecoin Rockets 48% as Traders Target $1 Price Next

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2024. Nov. 12. 06:22

Dogecoin Rockets 48% as Traders Target $1 Price Next Much of the current rally has been fueled by bullish sentiment around the meme’s endorsement by technology entrepreneur Elon Musk in the Trump administration.

Fairshake Notches Another Win With Arizona's Ruben Gallego; 16 House Seats Still Uncalled

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2024. Nov. 12. 06:11

Fairshake Notches Another Win With Arizona's Ruben Gallego; 16 House Seats Still Uncalled Republicans have already won 214, leaving them just four seats shy of the majority for another Congressional term

Bitcoin Spikes Above $89K in Wild Trading Session, Battering Both Bulls and Bears

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2024. Nov. 12. 06:07

Bitcoin Spikes Above $89K in Wild Trading Session, Battering Both Bulls and Bears Such cumulative losses are the highest since early April, when BTC briefly crossed its previous peak at over $73,000.

Decentralized Social Media Firm Lens Eyes Massive Scale-Up

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2024. Nov. 12. 01:00

Decentralized Social Media Firm Lens Eyes Massive Scale-Up The latest version introduces application building blocks that allow users to create decentralized newspapers with thousands of contributors.

Bitcoin Tops $88K, Catapulting MicroStrategy to 24-Year Record Amid Supercharged Crypto Rally

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2024. Nov. 11. 22:43

Bitcoin Tops $88K, Catapulting MicroStrategy to 24-Year Record Amid Supercharged Crypto Rally Bitcoin clinched another all-time high of $88,448 on Monday, surging 11% over the past 24 hours.

Bitcoin Touches Record-High $85K, Adds Almost $20K in a Week

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2024. Nov. 11. 16:14

Bitcoin Touches Record-High $85K, Adds Almost $20K in a Week Gold and most of the so-called magnificent seven tech stocks are down on the day.

Espresso, Project for Composability Between Blockchains, Pushes Main Product Live

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2024. Nov. 11. 14:00

Espresso, Project for Composability Between Blockchains, Pushes Main Product Live According to the team, the confirmation layer will be a critical piece of infrastructure for composability among layer-2 rollups, allowing for two networks to read and trust each other's blocks of transaction data.

Why Bitcoin's Record Price Rally May Be Choked Between $90K and $100K?

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2024. Nov. 11. 13:55

Why Bitcoin's Record Price Rally May Be Choked Between $90K and $100K? As bitcoin's ongoing price surge gives off an aura of invincibility, one force threatens to slow the ascent above $90,000.

MicroStrategy Buys Another 27,200 BTC for $2B; Bitcoin Profits Sit at $11B

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2024. Nov. 11. 13:48

MicroStrategy Buys Another 27,200 BTC for $2B; Bitcoin Profits Sit at $11B The company's bitcoin yield thus far this quarter is 7.4% and over 26% year-to-date.

Crypto Market Cap Could Balloon to $10T by 2026 Under Trump Administration: Standard Chartered

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2024. Nov. 11. 13:26

Crypto Market Cap Could Balloon to $10T by 2026 Under Trump Administration: Standard Chartered A Republican sweep is the best result for the digital assets sector and could bring positive regulatory change, the report said.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Hits $82K as Weekend Rally Extends

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2024. Nov. 11. 13:06

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Hits $82K as Weekend Rally Extends The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Nov. 11, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

FTX Sues Binance, Former CEO CZ for $1.8B

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2024. Nov. 11. 12:14

FTX Sues Binance, Former CEO CZ for $1.8B The filing alleges that FTX was already insolvent and the FTT tokens used in a share repurchase transaction were worthless, and therefore the transfer should be classed as fraudulent.

Pre-Market Trading in U.S. Crypto Stocks Explodes, With MicroStrategy Topping $300

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2024. Nov. 11. 11:29

Pre-Market Trading in U.S. Crypto Stocks Explodes, With MicroStrategy Topping $300 As bitcoin climbs above $82,000, U.S. crypto equities are soaring in pre-market trading, with Semler Scientific leading with a 25% gain.

Solana Memecoin ACT Rockets 1,720% on Binance Listing as Altcoin Market Heats Up

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2024. Nov. 11. 11:22

Solana Memecoin ACT Rockets 1,720% on Binance Listing as Altcoin Market Heats Up A Solana-based meme coin called "Act I : The AI Prophecy" (ACT) has risen by more than 1,650% after being listed on Binance and Crypto.com.

Where the Demand Comes From as Bitcoin Breaks Through $82K: Van Straten

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2024. Nov. 11. 11:16

Where the Demand Comes From as Bitcoin Breaks Through $82K: Van Straten As bitcoin hits new highs, it's helpful to examine the data to understand where the demand is coming from.

Nansen Expands to Bitcoin Layer 2, Will Provide Analytics for Bitlayer

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2024. Nov. 11. 11:14

Nansen Expands to Bitcoin Layer 2, Will Provide Analytics for Bitlayer Nansen aims to pave the way for more efficient decision-making in the Bitcoin layer 2s empowered by the deeper insights its data and analytics provide

Humpy the Whale Cost FTX, Alameda $1 Billion in Losses, Lawsuit Alleges

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2024. Nov. 11. 10:12

Humpy the Whale Cost FTX, Alameda $1 Billion in Losses, Lawsuit Alleges The suit also links him to organized crime in Eastern Europe and terrorist groups.

Mt. Gox Shuffles $2.4B Bitcoin Between Wallets as BTC Hovers Near $82K: Arkham

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2024. Nov. 11. 06:48

Mt. Gox Shuffles $2.4B Bitcoin Between Wallets as BTC Hovers Near $82K: Arkham Trustees transferred over 30,000 BTC from “1FG2C…Rveoy” to “1Fhod…LFRT,” a new wallet, and $200 million to a Mt. Gox cold wallet.

Bitcoin Nears $82K in Bullish Start to Week; Dogecoin Flips USDC

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2024. Nov. 11. 04:17

Bitcoin Nears $82K in Bullish Start to Week; Dogecoin Flips USDC The broad-based CoinDesk 20 (CD20), a liquid index tracking the largest tokens by market capitalization, rose 4.5% in the past 24 hours.

Ethereum's ENS Identity System Set to Launch Own Layer-2 Blockchain

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2024. Nov. 11. 03:30

Ethereum's ENS Identity System Set to Launch Own Layer-2 Blockchain Namechain, as the layer-2 blockcain is called, will use a zero-knowledge rollup for scaling and is likely to go live around the end of 2025.

Solana Joins $100B Club, Hitting Nearly a Three-Year High Above $210

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2024. Nov. 10. 18:10

Solana Joins $100B Club, Hitting Nearly a Three-Year High Above $210 The fourth largest crypto could potentially reach its 2021 record highs in the coming days given its relative strength through crypto's eight-month long consolidation phase, one analyst noted.

Dogecoin Flips XRP as Elon Musk-Linked Trade Keeps on Giving

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2024. Nov. 10. 10:54

Dogecoin Flips XRP as Elon Musk-Linked Trade Keeps on Giving DOGE prices zoomed a further 14% on Sunday, pushing the token above XRP to make it the seventh-largest by market capitalization.

Cardano’s ADA Rockets 35% as Hoskinson Says He’s Helping U.S. Crypto Policy

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2024. Nov. 10. 10:29

Cardano’s ADA Rockets 35% as Hoskinson Says He’s Helping U.S. Crypto Policy ADA extended 7-day gains to 77% as Charles Hoskinson said development company Input Output will set up a policy office in the U.S.

Bitcoin Smashes $79K in Bullish Weekend Pump, With $280M Bearish Bets Liquidated

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2024. Nov. 10. 06:05

Bitcoin Smashes $79K in Bullish Weekend Pump, With $280M Bearish Bets Liquidated Weekend pumps are considered bullish because they indicate broad interest and participation from smaller investors rather than just institutional players.

Why Bitcoin Will Soar Above Its Fresh Record: Van Straten

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2024. Nov. 09. 15:56

Why Bitcoin Will Soar Above Its Fresh Record: Van Straten Even after breaking through $77,000 for the first time, bitcoin's price looks very likely to keep soaring, CoinDesk senior analyst James Van Straten argues.

The Unique Way the Solana Trading Ecosystem Is Making Bank

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2024. Nov. 09. 13:00

The Unique Way the Solana Trading Ecosystem Is Making Bank Trading tools on Solana are immensely profitable. In fact, they tend to rival or exceed DeFi blue chips like Maker, Aave or Lido.

Bitcoin Hits Another Milestone, Topping $77K for First Time; Funding Rates Suggest Crypto Rally Can Keep Going

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2024. Nov. 08. 21:00

Bitcoin Hits Another Milestone, Topping $77K for First Time; Funding Rates Suggest Crypto Rally Can Keep Going Cryptocurrency price milestones continue to topple in the aftermath of Donald Trump's election victory, as bitcoin on Friday surpassed $77,000 for the first time

Stablecoin Giant Tether Enters Oil Trade by Financing $45M Middle Eastern Crude Deal

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2024. Nov. 08. 17:44

Stablecoin Giant Tether Enters Oil Trade by Financing $45M Middle Eastern Crude Deal The USDT issuer is expanding in trade finance, seeking to carve out a niche in the $10 trillion ecosystem.

Layer 1 Flare and Red Date Technology Set to Trial Stablecoin Buying for Chinese Nationals in Hong Kong

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2024. Nov. 08. 13:30

Layer 1 Flare and Red Date Technology Set to Trial Stablecoin Buying for Chinese Nationals in Hong Kong The trials will allow for anonymous registration on a regulated stablecoin app and the purchase of tokenized financial products for mainland Chinese in Hong Kong.

Chinese Nationals Gain Access to Stablecoins in Hong Kong Via New Trial

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2024. Nov. 08. 13:30

Chinese Nationals Gain Access to Stablecoins in Hong Kong Via New Trial The trials will allow for anonymous registration on a regulated stablecoin app and the purchase of tokenized financial products for mainland Chinese in Hong Kong.

First Mover Americas: BTC in Price Discovery Mode Following Record High

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2024. Nov. 08. 13:16

First Mover Americas: BTC in Price Discovery Mode Following Record High The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Nov. 8, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

D.O.G.E Memecoin Rockets 100% as Traders Savor Elon Musk's Strong Ties to President-Elect Trump

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2024. Nov. 08. 12:23

D.O.G.E Memecoin Rockets 100% as Traders Savor Elon Musk's Strong Ties to President-Elect Trump The proposed department, abbreviated as D.O.G.E, will seek to make government spending of taxpayer money more efficient while streamlining departments that handle spending.

Cardano Pumps 16%, Bitcoin Could Pop to $100K After Fed Rate Cut

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2024. Nov. 08. 12:13

Cardano Pumps 16%, Bitcoin Could Pop to $100K After Fed Rate Cut Majors cryptocurrencies are surging as a bullish backdrop gives traders reason to set a $100,000 price target for BTC in the near term.

Bitcoin ETFs See Record $1.3B Inflows on Trump Win, Fed Rate Cuts

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2024. Nov. 08. 06:16

Bitcoin ETFs See Record $1.3B Inflows on Trump Win, Fed Rate Cuts BlackRock’s IBIT accounted for most of the inflows at $1.1 billion, with zero net outflows from any product.

CEO of Canadian Crypto Holding Returns Safely After Paying $720K Ransom: Report

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2024. Nov. 08. 05:19

CEO of Canadian Crypto Holding Returns Safely After Paying $720K Ransom: Report WonderFi CEO was forced into a vehicle but released after a ransom was paid.

Republicans Look Set to Clinch Electoral Sweep, Echoing Polymarket Bets

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2024. Nov. 08. 01:52

Republicans Look Set to Clinch Electoral Sweep, Echoing Polymarket Bets The U.S.'s Republican Party seems set to keep control of the House of Representatives, completing its trifecta after flipping the Senate and White House in the 2024 election cycle — confirming odds on betting site Polymarket.

Republicans Look Set to Win House, Clinching Electoral Sweep of Congress and White House

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2024. Nov. 08. 01:52

Republicans Look Set to Win House, Clinching Electoral Sweep of Congress and White House The U.S.'s Republican Party seems set to keep control of the House of Representatives, completing its trifecta after flipping the Senate and White House in the 2024 election cycle — confirming odds on betting site Polymarket.

Jack Dorsey's Square to Invest More in Bitcoin Mining and Shut Decentralized 'Web5' Venture

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2024. Nov. 07. 23:23

Jack Dorsey's Square to Invest More in Bitcoin Mining and Shut Decentralized 'Web5' Venture The company's shares fell after reporting third quarter sales that missed estimates by 4%.

Detroiters Will Be Able to Pay Their Taxes in Crypto Next Year Using PayPal

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2024. Nov. 07. 21:37

Detroiters Will Be Able to Pay Their Taxes in Crypto Next Year Using PayPal Detroiters will soon be able to pay their taxes and other city fees with crypto through PayPal, according to a Thursday announcement from Detroit’s Office of the Treasury.

Intense Competition — Not Technology — Will Fuel Blockchain's Rise to Dominance

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2024. Nov. 07. 19:58

Intense Competition — Not Technology — Will Fuel Blockchain's Rise to Dominance Like the internet itself, decentralized networks aren't always the most efficient tools for some tasks. However, the open, permissionless nature of these networks creates intense competition that often serves customers better than technical efficiency alone, says EY’s Paul Brody.

In Win for Polygon's AggLayer, Magic Labs Unveils Chain Unification Network 'Newton'

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2024. Nov. 07. 19:31

In Win for Polygon's AggLayer, Magic Labs Unveils Chain Unification Network 'Newton' Newton will allow for wallet solutions to plug into the AggLayer, which is a Polygon-backed effort to connect affiliated chains and allow tokens to freely move between them. Magic Labs claims its the first dedicated network for wallet solutions and chain unification.

Fed Cuts Rates by 25 Basis Points, Bitcoin Price at Record Ahead of Powell's First Speech Since Trump Win

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2024. Nov. 07. 19:09

Fed Cuts Rates by 25 Basis Points, Bitcoin Price at Record Ahead of Powell's First Speech Since Trump Win Fed Chair Jerome Powell's speech later today could shake up markets as he will face questions about the central bank's outlook on monetary policy and inflation after Donald Trump's decisive win of the U.S. presidential election.

Fed Cuts Rates by 25 Basis Points, Bitcoin Price at Record as Powell Says Trump Win Has 'No Effect' on Policy

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2024. Nov. 07. 19:09

Fed Cuts Rates by 25 Basis Points, Bitcoin Price at Record as Powell Says Trump Win Has 'No Effect' on Policy Fed Chair Jerome Powell's speech later today could shake up markets as he will face questions about the central bank's outlook on monetary policy and inflation after Donald Trump's decisive win of the U.S. presidential election.

Here's How Quickly Gary Gensler Could Lose His SEC Chair Gig Under Trump

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2024. Nov. 07. 18:35

Here's How Quickly Gary Gensler Could Lose His SEC Chair Gig Under Trump With the crypto-friendly Donald Trump being elected president, industry leaders are now awaiting his first big move, which could be appointing a new chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

We’ve Been Thinking About Blockchains Wrong. They’re About Time, Not Money

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2024. Nov. 07. 18:33

We’ve Been Thinking About Blockchains Wrong. They’re About Time, Not Money There is almost no limit to the things we can build if we understand what blockchains are really for, says Ethereum researcher Vlad Zamfir.

French Regulator Says It's 'Examining' Polymarket

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2024. Nov. 07. 16:03

French Regulator Says It's 'Examining' Polymarket The scrutiny comes after a French national profited handsomely on the platform by placing large bets on Trump winning the U.S. election

Crypto for Advisors: Post Election Edition

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2024. Nov. 07. 16:00

Crypto for Advisors: Post Election Edition As U.S. voters elected former President Donald Trump to be the nation's 47th president, the digital-asset market demonstrated its unique, real-time reaction capacity, surging on expectations of a crypto-friendly administration

Michael Novogratz's Galaxy Looks to Turn Bitcoin Mining Into AI Computing as Revenue Falls

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2024. Nov. 07. 15:30

Michael Novogratz's Galaxy Looks to Turn Bitcoin Mining Into AI Computing as Revenue Falls The firm signed a non-binding deal with a hyperscaler firm to potentially allocate all of its 800 megawatts power to hosting high-performance computers.

Michael Novogratz's Galaxy Looks to AI Computing as Bitcoin Mining Revenue Falls

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2024. Nov. 07. 15:30

Michael Novogratz's Galaxy Looks to AI Computing as Bitcoin Mining Revenue Falls The firm signed a non-binding deal with a hyperscaler firm to potentially allocate all of its 800 megawatts power to hosting high-performance computers.

Former FTX CTO Gary Wang Asks Court for No Jail Time

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2024. Nov. 07. 15:16

Former FTX CTO Gary Wang Asks Court for No Jail Time Gary Wang, the former chief technology officer at FTX and a one-time member of former CEO and convicted fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried’s inner circle, has requested that he serve no prison time for his role in the crypto exchange’s 2022 implosion.

Trump Family-Backed Crypto Project Makes $1M Gain in ETH Following Tame Token Sale

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2024. Nov. 07. 15:12

Trump Family-Backed Crypto Project Makes $1M Gain in ETH Following Tame Token Sale World Liberty Financial, the decentralized finance (DeFi) project backed by the family of U.S. presidential elect Donald Trump, has made $1 million in unrealized gains following a muted token sale last month.

Ether, Touted as Internet Bond, May Top $3K on Fed Rate Cut, Outperform Bitcoin

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2024. Nov. 07. 14:50

Ether, Touted as Internet Bond, May Top $3K on Fed Rate Cut, Outperform Bitcoin Elevated interest rates in the U.S. have dented ether’s appeal as the internet equivalent of a bond, offering a fixed-income-like return on staking.

Ether, Touted as Internet Bond, May Top $3K on Fed Rate Cut, Outperform Bitcoin: Omkar Godbole

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2024. Nov. 07. 14:50

Ether, Touted as Internet Bond, May Top $3K on Fed Rate Cut, Outperform Bitcoin: Omkar Godbole Elevated interest rates in the U.S. have dented ether’s appeal as the internet equivalent of a bond, offering a fixed-income-like return on staking.

Dune Launches Dashboard Tracking $2.5B Lost to Crypto Hacks and Phishing Scams

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2024. Nov. 07. 14:00

Dune Launches Dashboard Tracking $2.5B Lost to Crypto Hacks and Phishing Scams The new dashboard by Dune reveals funds lost in over 5,500 blockchain-based scams, exploits, and attacks.

In Win for Polygon's AggLayer, Magic Labs Unveils Chain Unification Network 'Newton'

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2024. Nov. 07. 14:00

In Win for Polygon's AggLayer, Magic Labs Unveils Chain Unification Network 'Newton' Newton will allow for wallet solutions to plug into the AggLayer, which is a Polygon-backed effort to connect affiliated chains and allow tokens to freely move between them. Magic Labs claims its the first dedicated network for wallet solutions and chain unification.

VC Darling Eclipse Finally Debuts Its Solana-Ethereum Blockchain Hybrid

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2024. Nov. 07. 14:00

VC Darling Eclipse Finally Debuts Its Solana-Ethereum Blockchain Hybrid Eclipse raised more than $50 million from investors but has been marred by controversy over the past year.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Holds Below $75K Before Expected U.S. Rate Cut

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2024. Nov. 07. 13:03

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Holds Below $75K Before Expected U.S. Rate Cut The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Nov. 7, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

SEC Seeks to Dismiss Three of Kraken’s Key Defenses in U.S. Lawsuit

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2024. Nov. 07. 11:41

SEC Seeks to Dismiss Three of Kraken’s Key Defenses in U.S. Lawsuit A motion filed earlier this week rejected several of Kraken’s defenses and complained that the exchange was "trying to re-litigate the same issues repeatedly."

Donald Trump More Likely to Pardon Jan. 6 Protestors Than Silk Road Founder: Polymarket

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2024. Nov. 07. 11:20

Donald Trump More Likely to Pardon Jan. 6 Protestors Than Silk Road Founder: Polymarket The President-Elect promised pardons for the protestors and to commute Ulbricht's sentence when he was on the campaign trail.

German Chancellor Scholz Calls Snap Election as Coalition Government Collapses

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2024. Nov. 07. 11:11

German Chancellor Scholz Calls Snap Election as Coalition Government Collapses Olaf Scholz is looking to bring the general election forward to March from September.

Bitcoin Registers Fourth-Best Day of 2024 as BlackRock ETF Posts Record Volume

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2024. Nov. 07. 10:50

Bitcoin Registers Fourth-Best Day of 2024 as BlackRock ETF Posts Record Volume BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust registered $4.1 billion in volume traded as bitcoin broke out to all-time highs.

Trump's Biggest Boon to Crypto Would Be Passing the Bitcoin Act: CoinShares

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2024. Nov. 07. 09:48

Trump's Biggest Boon to Crypto Would Be Passing the Bitcoin Act: CoinShares Under such a proposal, bitcoin would be established as a strategic reserve asset and the government could buy up to 5% of the cryptocurrency's total supply, the report said.

This Metric Points to Rotation From Gold to Bitcoin

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2024. Nov. 07. 08:27

This Metric Points to Rotation From Gold to Bitcoin The ratio surged 12% Wednesday as the pro-crypto Republican candidate Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election.

Bitcoin Soars as Gold Dips: The Stellar 12% Surge in BTC/XAU Signals a Market Shift

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2024. Nov. 07. 08:27

Bitcoin Soars as Gold Dips: The Stellar 12% Surge in BTC/XAU Signals a Market Shift The ratio surged 12% Wednesday as the pro-crypto Republican candidate Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election.

Ether Surges 10% as Trump Victory Brings Back DeFi Bullishness

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2024. Nov. 07. 06:36

Ether Surges 10% as Trump Victory Brings Back DeFi Bullishness Investors say a Trump administration will favor DeFi applications and tokenomics more, given the family’s backing of World Liberty Finance - riling up DeFi-focused trades.

What Next For Bitcoin After Trump Win? Traders Look to Fed Rate Cuts as BTC Sets New Highs at $76K

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2024. Nov. 07. 03:18

What Next For Bitcoin After Trump Win? Traders Look to Fed Rate Cuts as BTC Sets New Highs at $76K Analysts expect a 0.25% rate cut this week, which has historically benefited assets like BTC by diluting the dollar's value and pushing investors towards alternative investments.

Bitcoin Blasts Past $76K for First Time as Violent Crypto Rally Liquidates Nearly $400M Shorts

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2024. Nov. 06. 22:01

Bitcoin Blasts Past $76K for First Time as Violent Crypto Rally Liquidates Nearly $400M Shorts Crypto exchange Coinbase's shares closed the day 31% higher, leading gains among digital asset-related stocks.

The Protocol: Elections, Schmections. Blockchain's Got Work to Do

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2024. Nov. 06. 21:17

The Protocol: Elections, Schmections. Blockchain's Got Work to Do The blockchain industry might get a boost as former U.S. President Donald Trump wins a second term, promising to keep his promises, including a long list of Bitcoin- and crypto-related pledges.

How This Crypto Hedge Fund Nailed the Trump Trade

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2024. Nov. 06. 21:09

How This Crypto Hedge Fund Nailed the Trump Trade Quinn Thompson, the founder of crypto hedge fund Lekker Capital, shared with CoinDesk why he was so confident Trump would win despite concerning polls.

Polymarket Projects a GOP House, Clinching Trump Trifecta

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2024. Nov. 06. 19:10

Polymarket Projects a GOP House, Clinching Trump Trifecta If the prediction market's traders are right – and lately, they've been right – the election results are even more bullish for crypto than they appear.

How to Build an Asset Class in Three Easy Steps

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2024. Nov. 06. 18:10

How to Build an Asset Class in Three Easy Steps Kelly Ye, portfolio manager at Decentral Park Capital and Andy Baehr, head of product at CoinDesk Indices, trade views, active manager vs indexer, on what steps are most important to shape the capital markets and investment landscape for digital assets in a post U.S. election world.

How Trump Could Change Crypto

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2024. Nov. 06. 18:09

How Trump Could Change Crypto Analysts expect a broad market rally and changes in SEC leadership. Trump’s crypto policies include a bitcoin strategic reserve, banning a central bank digital currency and freeing Ross Ulbricht.

Uniswap's UNI Token Soars 28% as Altcoins Outperform Following U.S. Presidential Election

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2024. Nov. 06. 17:26

Uniswap's UNI Token Soars 28% as Altcoins Outperform Following U.S. Presidential Election The broad market gauge CoinDesk 20 Index was higher by 8.2% versus bitcoin's 6% advance following Donald Trump's victory.

JPMorgan Renames Blockchain Platform to Kinexys, to Add On-Chain FX Settlement for USD, EUR

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2024. Nov. 06. 16:42

JPMorgan Renames Blockchain Platform to Kinexys, to Add On-Chain FX Settlement for USD, EUR The banking giant was one of the early leaders in applying blockchain tech to traditional financial activities, executing over $1.5 trillion of transactions since its inception.

Polymarket Resolves Presidential Election Contract

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2024. Nov. 06. 15:22

Polymarket Resolves Presidential Election Contract The $3.6 billion contract closed Wednesday morning as the Associated Press, Fox and NBC declared the election for Republican candidate Donald Trump.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Uniswap Surges 28% as All Index Constituents Trade Higher After Election

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2024. Nov. 06. 14:24

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Uniswap Surges 28% as All Index Constituents Trade Higher After Election Solana joins Uniswap as a top performer, gaining 12.7% as U.S. Presidential election results come in.

First Mover Americas: BTC Hit All-Time High as Trump Closed In on Victory

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2024. Nov. 06. 13:02

First Mover Americas: BTC Hit All-Time High as Trump Closed In on Victory The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Nov. 6, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Crypto Friendly SEC and Senate Banking Committee Expected Under Trump: Bernstein

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2024. Nov. 06. 13:00

Crypto Friendly SEC and Senate Banking Committee Expected Under Trump: Bernstein Stablecoin and crypto-market structure bills may now see faster progress, the report said.

Crypto Equities Surge More Than 10% as U.S. Political Uncertainty Diminishes With Trump Victory

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2024. Nov. 06. 12:00

Crypto Equities Surge More Than 10% as U.S. Political Uncertainty Diminishes With Trump Victory MicroStrategy and Coinbase both added 12%, with bitcoin miners also gaining more than 10% in pre-market trading.

Is Optimism's 'Superchain' Winning the Ethereum Layer-2 Race?

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2024. Nov. 06. 11:00

Is Optimism's 'Superchain' Winning the Ethereum Layer-2 Race? One of the biggest trends of 2023 among the leading layer-2 projects on Ethereum was the emergence of “blockchain in a box,” where the teams encouraged developers to clone their code to spin up new layer 2s. Now, it appears, one project in particular, Optimism, appears to be pulling away as the clear leader.

Bitcoin, Solana Hit New Cycle Highs Against Ether as Trump Edges Closer to U.S. Presidency

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2024. Nov. 06. 10:25

Bitcoin, Solana Hit New Cycle Highs Against Ether as Trump Edges Closer to U.S. Presidency Bitcoin dominance approached 61% with Solana dominance also primed to touch record high.

Dogecoin Rockets 25% as Trump Nears Victory, Top Trader Signals More Gains Ahead

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2024. Nov. 06. 09:47

Dogecoin Rockets 25% as Trump Nears Victory, Top Trader Signals More Gains Ahead “There is going to be a media frenzy about Elon and how his aggressively backing Trump and the 'Department of Government Efficiency' narrative could have been a deciding factor for a Trump win,” one trader said.

Trump's Triumph Is Also Crypto's: Gensler, Regulatory Clouds Likely to Vanish

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2024. Nov. 06. 08:21

Trump's Triumph Is Also Crypto's: Gensler, Regulatory Clouds Likely to Vanish Buoyed by donations and votes from a digital asset industry he aggressively courted, Trump won a second term to the White House in his third bid for the U.S.'s highest office.

Solana Jumps 17%, Flips BNB Chain Token, as Trump's Lead Renews ETF Hopes

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2024. Nov. 06. 07:33

Solana Jumps 17%, Flips BNB Chain Token, as Trump's Lead Renews ETF Hopes An incoming crypto-friendly Trump administration could make allowing crypto ETFs in the U.S. easier, traders say, boosting SOL’s prices.

Crypto Already Won Election as Trump Rises and Senate's Sherrod Brown Falls

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2024. Nov. 06. 07:15

Crypto Already Won Election as Trump Rises and Senate's Sherrod Brown Falls Having $169 million to spend on U.S. congressional elections can produce fast results in Washington, as the crypto sector's campaign-finance blitz this year helped rid it of a powerful Democratic senator who stood in the way of legislation and also populated Congress with a large number of new friends.

Crypto Is a Clear Winner With Trump as GOP Takes Senate, Sherrod Brown Loses and Gensler Likely Heading for Door

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2024. Nov. 06. 07:15

Crypto Is a Clear Winner With Trump as GOP Takes Senate, Sherrod Brown Loses and Gensler Likely Heading for Door Having $169 million to spend on U.S. congressional elections can produce fast results in Washington, as the crypto sector's campaign-finance blitz this year helped rid it of a powerful Democratic senator who stood in the way of legislation and also populated Congress with a large number of new friends.

Polymarket, Prediction Betting Markets Vindicated by Trump's Strong Showing

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2024. Nov. 06. 06:53

Polymarket, Prediction Betting Markets Vindicated by Trump's Strong Showing Tuesday night was a shocker if you only watched CNN. But not if you'd looked at the betting all along.

Bitcoin Rises Nearly 10% Against Mexican Peso as 'Trump Trade' Soars; Gold Stays Flat

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2024. Nov. 06. 05:33

Bitcoin Rises Nearly 10% Against Mexican Peso as 'Trump Trade' Soars; Gold Stays Flat Trump has vowed to impose sweeping tariffs on Mexico and other trading partners.

Bitcoin Hits New Record Above $75K as Trump Dominates Early Voting

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2024. Nov. 06. 03:09

Bitcoin Hits New Record Above $75K as Trump Dominates Early Voting Part of BTC’s spike could be attributed to a $94 million liquidation of bearish or hedged bets against the asset, Coinglass data shows, as Trump leads in early voting.

Bitcoin Gives Up Gains as U.S. Election Anxiety Unleashes Crypto Volatility

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2024. Nov. 05. 22:11

Bitcoin Gives Up Gains as U.S. Election Anxiety Unleashes Crypto Volatility The worst case scenario for risk assets including cryptocurrencies would be a delayed or contested election where the result is unknown for weeks, one observer noted.

‘It’s So Early’: How Solana Is Competing With Ethereum for Institutional Interest

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2024. Nov. 05. 21:34

‘It’s So Early’: How Solana Is Competing With Ethereum for Institutional Interest Solana has a reputation as a memecoin hub, but financial institutions are looking to build on the network.

Live Updates: Crypto and the 2024 U.S. Election

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2024. Nov. 05. 21:00

Live Updates: Crypto and the 2024 U.S. Election Up-to-the minute coverage on the presidential and congressional races and how they stand to shape crypto legislation and regulation from CoinDesk.

Live Updates: Trump Likely to Win 2024 U.S. Election

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2024. Nov. 05. 21:00

Live Updates: Trump Likely to Win 2024 U.S. Election Up-to-the minute coverage on the presidential and congressional races and how they stand to shape crypto legislation and regulation from CoinDesk.

Live Updates: Trump Wins 2024 U.S. Presidential Election

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2024. Nov. 05. 21:00

Live Updates: Trump Wins 2024 U.S. Presidential Election Up-to-the minute coverage on the presidential and congressional races and how they stand to shape crypto legislation and regulation from CoinDesk.

Will U.S. Election Change Crypto? Maybe, but TradFi Giants Likely to Plow Ahead Regardless

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2024. Nov. 05. 19:06

Will U.S. Election Change Crypto? Maybe, but TradFi Giants Likely to Plow Ahead Regardless Just this week, in the run-up to Election Day, some big finance projects were announced — suggesting no worries about the road ahead.

Bitcoin Price Crushing Altcoins Heading Into U.S. Election. Is There an Alt Rally Coming After?

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2024. Nov. 05. 18:40

Bitcoin Price Crushing Altcoins Heading Into U.S. Election. Is There an Alt Rally Coming After? Altcoins have lagged throughout the year amid regulatory uncertainty, and hence, K33 Research analysts said they are "more sensitive" to the election results.

Chainlink, UBS Asset Management, Swift Complete Pilot to Extract Cash From Tokenized Funds

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2024. Nov. 05. 16:38

Chainlink, UBS Asset Management, Swift Complete Pilot to Extract Cash From Tokenized Funds The pilot was run as part of the Monetary Authority of Singapore's Project Guardian.

Here's Why Today's U.S. Election Matters for Crypto

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2024. Nov. 05. 16:15

Here's Why Today's U.S. Election Matters for Crypto It is Election Day in the U.S. At some point in the coming hours, days and weeks, we'll know which major party wins control of the House of Representatives, the Senate and the White House. Presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump might get most of the headlines, but which political party controls Congress probably means a lot in terms of how cryptocurrencies will be treated in the nation, especially in the short term.

Bitcoin Breaks Above $70K as Crypto and U.S. Stocks Move Higher Early on Election Day

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2024. Nov. 05. 15:22

Bitcoin Breaks Above $70K as Crypto and U.S. Stocks Move Higher Early on Election Day After a good deal of volatility over the past few days, betting markets like Polymarket

Memecoin Creators Hop on U.S. Election Mania With Thousands of New Tokens

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2024. Nov. 05. 15:20

Memecoin Creators Hop on U.S. Election Mania With Thousands of New Tokens While the U.S. election has directed investor focus to bitcoin and Polymarket, the murky memecoin market is also beginning to heat up. Thousands of election-themed tokens have been created over the past 24 hours.

MicroStrategy's Ambitious $42B Bitcoin Acquisition Plan Is Not Without Risks, CoinShares Says

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2024. Nov. 05. 15:11

MicroStrategy's Ambitious $42B Bitcoin Acquisition Plan Is Not Without Risks, CoinShares Says The company needs financing conditions to remain agreeable, and there needs to be continued investor demand for the firm's convertible debt, the report said.

MakerDAO's Christensen Hopes for 'Firm Decision' as MKR Holders Vote on Sky Brand

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2024. Nov. 05. 14:24

MakerDAO's Christensen Hopes for 'Firm Decision' as MKR Holders Vote on Sky Brand Early polling indicates MKR holders want to keep the SKY brand, though participation in the poll is still low.

First Mover Americas: Crypto Market Little Changed as U.S. Votes

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2024. Nov. 05. 13:03

First Mover Americas: Crypto Market Little Changed as U.S. Votes The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Nov. 5, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Tops 100T for First Time, Piling Pressure on Small Miners

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2024. Nov. 05. 11:23

Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Tops 100T for First Time, Piling Pressure on Small Miners The Bitcoin hashrate, on a seven-day moving average, hit a record high of 755 EH/s last week.

Long Bitcoin Short Solana Preferred Tactical Trade Heading Into U.S. Election: 10X Research

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2024. Nov. 05. 10:14

Long Bitcoin Short Solana Preferred Tactical Trade Heading Into U.S. Election: 10X Research Daily transaction fees on Solana have cooled significantly from record highs reached last month, providing bearish cues to the SOL token.

Metaplanet Gains First Index Listing With Inclusion on CoinShares' BLOCK Index

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2024. Nov. 05. 10:11

Metaplanet Gains First Index Listing With Inclusion on CoinShares' BLOCK Index The company's stock is the best-performing Japanese equity this year, having gained nearly 840%, according to Investing.com.

Dogecoin Rallies, Bitcoin ETFs Bleed Ahead of U.S. Elections

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2024. Nov. 05. 07:54

Dogecoin Rallies, Bitcoin ETFs Bleed Ahead of U.S. Elections BTC fell amid a transfer of $2.2 billion worth of the asset by defunct exchange Mt.Gox from its storage to new wallets.

Dogecoin Rallies 10%, Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $541M Ahead of U.S. Elections

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2024. Nov. 05. 07:54

Dogecoin Rallies 10%, Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $541M Ahead of U.S. Elections BTC fell amid a transfer of $2.2 billion worth of the asset by defunct exchange Mt.Gox from its storage to new wallets.

Binance, CZ’s Lawyers File Motion to Dismiss Amended Complaint in SEC Lawsuit

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2024. Nov. 05. 07:35

Binance, CZ’s Lawyers File Motion to Dismiss Amended Complaint in SEC Lawsuit Lawyers representing Binance and former CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao have made a fresh attempt to dismiss the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit against them.

Bitcoin Traders Wary of Price Drop in U.S. Election Week, CME Options Show

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2024. Nov. 05. 06:28

Bitcoin Traders Wary of Price Drop in U.S. Election Week, CME Options Show "It looks like bitcoin options traders appear to be hedging their bets to the downside ahead of the U.S. election this week," one observer said, noting pricier puts on the CME.

BTC Drops Under $68K as Mt.Gox Sends $2.2B Bitcoin to Two Wallets

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2024. Nov. 05. 03:16

BTC Drops Under $68K as Mt.Gox Sends $2.2B Bitcoin to Two Wallets A majority of that stash, or nearly 30,400 BTC, was sent to “1FG2C…Rveoy” and 2,000 BTC was moved to “15gNR…a8Aok” after first being sent to a Mt. Gox cold wallet.

Crypto's Big Trump Gamble

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2024. Nov. 05. 02:27

Crypto's Big Trump Gamble The industry needed a friend after the Biden Administration. But getting into bed with Trump comes with plenty of risks, says Ben Schiller.

New Global Dollar Stablecoin Backed by Robinhood, Kraken, Paxos and Other Crypto Heavies

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2024. Nov. 04. 22:00

New Global Dollar Stablecoin Backed by Robinhood, Kraken, Paxos and Other Crypto Heavies The Global Dollar Network, whose participants will earn yield for helping foster adoption of USDG, also includes Anchorage Digital, Bullish, Galaxy Digital and Nuvei.

Semler Scientific Added 47 Bitcoin to Holdings, Bringing Stack to 1,058 BTC

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2024. Nov. 04. 21:20

Semler Scientific Added 47 Bitcoin to Holdings, Bringing Stack to 1,058 BTC The company released its third quarter results Monday afternoon.

Crypto Voters Are the Key to Victory in 2024

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2024. Nov. 04. 20:32

Crypto Voters Are the Key to Victory in 2024 “In this election, the crypto vote could be the difference between winning and losing,” says Logan Dobson, Executive Director of Stand With Crypto, an industry-funded non-profit.

'There's No Catch': Bitcoin Mining Startup Promises Free Money to Renewable Energy Companies

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2024. Nov. 04. 20:03

'There's No Catch': Bitcoin Mining Startup Promises Free Money to Renewable Energy Companies Bitcoin mining provides an opportunity for independent power producers to sell their electricity on a worldwide market, according to Sangha Renewables President Spencer Marr.

U.S. Election Betting: Polymarket 'Manipulation' Claims Miss the Mark

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2024. Nov. 04. 20:00

U.S. Election Betting: Polymarket 'Manipulation' Claims Miss the Mark The manipulation narrative is an attempt by mainstream media to discredit Polymarket’s election odds and control the narrative, one expert said.

First UK Pension Fund Invests in Bitcoin

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2024. Nov. 04. 18:28

First UK Pension Fund Invests in Bitcoin British pension specialist has guided the U.K.'s first pension to make an allocation into bitcoin.

Bitcoin Hits Record High Against BlackRock's U.S. Treasury ETF as Investors Search for Returns: Van Straten

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2024. Nov. 04. 16:55

Bitcoin Hits Record High Against BlackRock's U.S. Treasury ETF as Investors Search for Returns: Van Straten At the same time, crypto investors are looking to reduce risk ahead of the U.S. election, driving bitcoin's crypto-market dominance to a cycle high.

The ‘Trump Trade’ Crypto Narrative is Overblown

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2024. Nov. 04. 15:45

The ‘Trump Trade’ Crypto Narrative is Overblown Recent rises in bitcoin prices have led some to believe that Trump, should he win, will be great for the industry. But the reality may be more complicated, says Alex Tapscott.

If U.S. Election Is Disputed, Prediction Markets Could Face 'Hornet's Nest'

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2024. Nov. 04. 15:29

If U.S. Election Is Disputed, Prediction Markets Could Face 'Hornet's Nest' How will Polymarket and Kalshi resolve their presidential bets if there's another Jan. 6 or Bush v. Gore situation?

Andreessen Horowitz Donates $23M to Crypto Super Pac Fairshake for 2026 Elections

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2024. Nov. 04. 15:18

Andreessen Horowitz Donates $23M to Crypto Super Pac Fairshake for 2026 Elections The 2024 U.S. presidential election isn’t over yet, but politically-minded crypto companies have already turned their attention to fundraising for the 2026 midterm elections.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: UNI Falls 8.6% as All Market Constituents Trade Lower

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2024. Nov. 04. 14:27

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: UNI Falls 8.6% as All Market Constituents Trade Lower Aptos also joined Uniswap as an underperformer, declining 7.6% from Friday.

First Mover Americas: BTC Little Changed as U.S. Election Enters Final Stretch

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2024. Nov. 04. 13:01

First Mover Americas: BTC Little Changed as U.S. Election Enters Final Stretch The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Nov. 4, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Bitcoin Likely to Rally After the U.S. Election, Irrespective of Who Wins, History Shows: Van Straten

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2024. Nov. 04. 11:11

Bitcoin Likely to Rally After the U.S. Election, Irrespective of Who Wins, History Shows: Van Straten Whether Kamala Harris or Donald Trump becomes U.S. president probably won't dictate bitcoin’s price growth.

Citi, Fidelity Exhibit Proof-of-Concept for Real-Time Forex Swap Onchain

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2024. Nov. 04. 10:07

Citi, Fidelity Exhibit Proof-of-Concept for Real-Time Forex Swap Onchain The proof-of-concept, which will be exhibited at the Singapore Fintech Festival from Nov. 6-8, demonstrates how investors could settle multi-asset positions in real-time.

Bitcoin Set for $6K-$8K Seesaw as U.S. Elections Enters Final Stretch: Analyst

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2024. Nov. 04. 06:58

Bitcoin Set for $6K-$8K Seesaw as U.S. Elections Enters Final Stretch: Analyst While volatility is price-agnostic, recent flows in the options market suggest bullish expectations.

Bitcoin Set for $6K-$8K Seesaw as U.S. Election Enters Final Stretch: Analyst

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2024. Nov. 04. 06:58

Bitcoin Set for $6K-$8K Seesaw as U.S. Election Enters Final Stretch: Analyst While volatility is price-agnostic, recent flows in the options market suggest bullish expectations.

Singapore Pushes for Commercialization of Tokenization

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2024. Nov. 04. 05:47

Singapore Pushes for Commercialization of Tokenization The regulator has seen strong interest in tokenization among the fixed income, FX and asset management sectors.

Harris and Trump Bets Near Even Odds Ahead of U.S. Election Day as 'Voter Fraud' Rumors Swirl

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2024. Nov. 04. 04:21

Harris and Trump Bets Near Even Odds Ahead of U.S. Election Day as 'Voter Fraud' Rumors Swirl The most popular Polymarket bet has seen a flurry in trades ahead of Election Day, contributing to a surge of Harris’ winning shares on the betting platform.

Harris and Trump Bets Near Even Odds Ahead of Tuesday's U.S. Election Day

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2024. Nov. 04. 04:21

Harris and Trump Bets Near Even Odds Ahead of Tuesday's U.S. Election Day The most popular Polymarket bet has seen a flurry in trades ahead of Election Day, contributing to a surge of Harris’ winning shares on the betting platform.

Bitcoin Volatility Jumps to 3-Month High Ahead of U.S. Election

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2024. Nov. 03. 19:50

Bitcoin Volatility Jumps to 3-Month High Ahead of U.S. Election Investors in crypto and traditional markets bet that impending U.S. presidential election will breed price volatility.

Bitcoin Pulls Under $68K as Crypto Markets Falter Ahead of Election

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2024. Nov. 03. 12:27

Bitcoin Pulls Under $68K as Crypto Markets Falter Ahead of Election At least according to betting markets, the U.S. presidential election has moved to nearly a 50/50 race versus an easy Trump victory just days ago.

Ethereum Researchers Relinquish EigenLayer Roles Over Conflict of Interest Concerns

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2024. Nov. 02. 16:44

Ethereum Researchers Relinquish EigenLayer Roles Over Conflict of Interest Concerns Researchers Justin Drake and Drankrad Feist set off a controversy in May when they revealed that they'd accepted big token payouts from EigenLayer, raising conflict of interest concerns.

Kemi Badenoch is the new Leader of the Conservative Party

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2024. Nov. 02. 11:26

Kemi Badenoch is the new Leader of the Conservative Party The leadership election was set-off by former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's decision to resign as party leader.

Kemi Badenoch Is New Leader of U.K. Conservative Party

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2024. Nov. 02. 11:26

Kemi Badenoch Is New Leader of U.K. Conservative Party The leadership election was set-off by former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's decision to resign as party leader.

Crypto Reverses Early Gains, Bitcoin Dives Back to $69K

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2024. Nov. 01. 20:28

Crypto Reverses Early Gains, Bitcoin Dives Back to $69K Prices had rallied early in U.S. trading on Friday alongside a soft economic data and a rebound in stocks.

Tornado Cash Developer Roman Storm’s Trial Delayed Until April

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2024. Nov. 01. 20:26

Tornado Cash Developer Roman Storm’s Trial Delayed Until April Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm’s upcoming criminal trial has been pushed to April instead of a previously scheduled December start date, a New York judge ruled Friday.

Plan a Crypto Mine Near a U.S. Military Base? Expect a Bigger Hassle Now.

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2024. Nov. 01. 20:09

Plan a Crypto Mine Near a U.S. Military Base? Expect a Bigger Hassle Now. Foreign real estate deals near sensitive U.S. military bases will get more government scrutiny under a new rule from the U.S. Department of the Treasury that has emerged after President Joe Biden ordered a China-tied crypto mining operation beside a Wyoming nuclear missile base shut down earlier this year.

With Decentralized AI and Tokenized Ownership, We Can Fight ‘The Six’

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2024. Nov. 01. 19:16

With Decentralized AI and Tokenized Ownership, We Can Fight ‘The Six’ Orthodox venture capital will never provide the resources for decentralized AI to take on Microsoft, Alphabet, Apple, et al. The only way is to supplant equity financing with user-owned, token-based systems, says Michael J. Casey, Chairman of The Decentralized AI Society.

Bitcoin Mining Bans Can Backfire on Climate Conscious Governments, a New Research Finds

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2024. Nov. 01. 19:14

Bitcoin Mining Bans Can Backfire on Climate Conscious Governments, a New Research Finds The intensive energy usage of the Bitcoin network could tempt governments to ban mining due to environmental concerns. A new research paper indicates that could be a mistake, depending on the jurisdiction.

Bitcoin Mining Revenue, Profit Fell in October for a Fourth Consecutive Month: JPMorgan

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2024. Nov. 01. 14:57

Bitcoin Mining Revenue, Profit Fell in October for a Fourth Consecutive Month: JPMorgan The network's monthly average hashrate surged to a record high, the report said.

Bitcoin at 16: Getting Its Driver's License and Entering a New Era

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2024. Nov. 01. 14:42

Bitcoin at 16: Getting Its Driver's License and Entering a New Era Bitcoin has evolved beyond "digital gold." Today, it's a foundational piece of global financial infrastructure, says Trust Machines’ Rena Shah.

Jeff Bezos Just Made The Media's Trust Problem Worse

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2024. Nov. 01. 14:32

Jeff Bezos Just Made The Media's Trust Problem Worse But Web3 can fix it, says Zack Guzman, the founder of Trustless Media.

U.S. Added Just 12K Jobs in October, Far Short of 113K Expected

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2024. Nov. 01. 12:35

U.S. Added Just 12K Jobs in October, Far Short of 113K Expected The October employment numbers are among the last pieces of economic data the Fed will see prior to its policy setting meeting next week.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Pares Losses Following Thursday's Slump

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2024. Nov. 01. 12:14

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Pares Losses Following Thursday's Slump The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Nov. 1, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

MicroStrategy Remains One of the Best Ways to Gain Exposure to Bitcoin Given Its Intelligent Leverage Strategy: Canaccord

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2024. Nov. 01. 11:38

MicroStrategy Remains One of the Best Ways to Gain Exposure to Bitcoin Given Its Intelligent Leverage Strategy: Canaccord The broker raised its price target for the software company to $300 from $173 while maintaining its buy rating.

Bitcoin's Drop on Thursday Spurred Panic Sales Among Short-Term Holders: Van Straten

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2024. Nov. 01. 11:23

Bitcoin's Drop on Thursday Spurred Panic Sales Among Short-Term Holders: Van Straten Over $2 billion worth of bitcoin was sent to exchanges at a loss on Thursday, the most since August's yen carry trade unwind, as bitcoin fell below $70,000.

Harris Odds Rise on Polymarket as 'Election Fraud' Allegations Ramp Up Trump Hedge Bets

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2024. Nov. 01. 08:45

Harris Odds Rise on Polymarket as 'Election Fraud' Allegations Ramp Up Trump Hedge Bets At current prices, a $10,000 punt on Harris could equal a $25,000 payout if she wins the U.S. presidential election.

DeFi to Have ‘Walled Garden’ Moment as Internet of Money Matures: dYdX’s D’Haussy

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2024. Nov. 01. 07:24

DeFi to Have ‘Walled Garden’ Moment as Internet of Money Matures: dYdX’s D’Haussy The CEO of the dYdX Foundation sees parallels between the internet of the 1990s and where Decentralized Finance (DeFi) is today.

Bitcoin Price Drop Leads to $250M Bullish Liquidations; Crypto Sentiment Indicator Signals Top

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2024. Nov. 01. 07:15

Bitcoin Price Drop Leads to $250M Bullish Liquidations; Crypto Sentiment Indicator Signals Top A tracker for market sentiment reached “extreme greed” levels on Thursday, which has historically preceded market corrections.

SEC Goes After Another Crypto Firm, Slaps Immutable With Wells Notice

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2024. Nov. 01. 07:11

SEC Goes After Another Crypto Firm, Slaps Immutable With Wells Notice Web3 gaming firm Immutable has been issued a Wells notice by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the company said in a statement on Friday.

Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis 'Would Not Be Shocked' to See State’s $800M Crypto Portfolio Grow Under a Trump Presidency: CNBC

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2024. Nov. 01. 06:40

Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis 'Would Not Be Shocked' to See State’s $800M Crypto Portfolio Grow Under a Trump Presidency: CNBC Patronis hit out at crypto skeptics during a CNBC interview on Thursday, saying that those not paying attention to crypto were making a “mistake” and suggesting that Miami could become the “crypto capital of the world”.

Justin Sun Wants More TradFi on Tron, Dogs Over Cats for Memecoins

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2024. Nov. 01. 05:03

Justin Sun Wants More TradFi on Tron, Dogs Over Cats for Memecoins CoinDesk had 20 minutes in person with the Tron founder on the sidelines of Chainlink's Smartcon at Hong Kong Fintech Week. We covered a lot.