Bitcoin Indicator That Forewarned Late 2023 Volatility Explosion Is Lighting Up Again
Bitcoin's Bollinger bandwidth has narrowed to levels that have historically preceded volatility explosions.
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Ripple to Allocate $10M to Tokenized U.S. Treasury Bills on XRP Ledger
This is part of a larger fund that Ripple will allocate to tokenized T-bills provided by OpenEden and other issuers.
Bitcoin Miner Riot Platforms' Second-Quarter Loss Widens to $84.4M as Costs Surge
The company's loss per share doubled to $0.32.
Donald Trump Site Lists Limited-Edition 'Bitcoin Sneakers' for as Much as $500 a Pair
The most expensive bright orange, high-top sneakers are already sold out and being relisted on eBay for as high as $2,500.
OKX Ventures, Aptos Foundation Initiate $10M Fund for the Move-Based Layer-1 Ecosystem
The fund will be used to develop an accelerator program for projects built on Aptos.
Large Bitcoin Holders Added $5.4B in BTC in July, Data Show
Large holders resorted to bargain hunting in July as the cryptocurrency experienced two-way price volatility.
Bitcoin Tumbles Below $65K Post-FOMC as Middle East Tensions Flare
The price action happened as Iran's leadership reportedly ordered retaliatory attacks against Israel, increasing concerns about a broader conflict in the Middle East.
The Protocol: Bitcoin Gets Political as U.S. Government Ponders Airdrops
In this week's issue of CoinDesk's newsletter on blockchain tech, we examine U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis's call for a national "Bitcoin Strategic Reserve." We've also got photos from the Bitcoin Nashville conference, where it seemed like nearly…
Tether Nets $5B Profits This Year, Says Its US Debt Holdings Surpassed Germany's
The company said its $97 billion exposure to U.S. Treasuries would put it 18th in the ranking among countries.
Does the SEC Really Have Jurisdiction Over NFT Art? Two Artists Sue SEC to Get an Answer
Two American artists filed suit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Monday, seeking a declaratory judgment from a Louisiana court that their forthcoming non-fungible token (NFT) projects would not violate U.S. securities…
The Anatomy of a Crypto Bull Market
Analyzing previous crypto market cycles helps us understand the current one, says Kelly Ye, head of research at Decentral Park Capital.
Investor Surveys Reveal Strong Interest in Digital Assets
Research from EY-Parthenon shows that many institutional and retail investors want to increase allocations to digital assets and digital assets related products, Prashant Kher, Senior Director at EY-Parthenon.
Bitcoin Price Shrugs Off Latest $2B Mt. Gox Transfer as Distribution Nears Its End
Bitcoin holdings of Mt. Gox wallets are down to $3 billion from $9 billion a month ago, Arkham data shows.
How Founders Can Revitalize VC Tokens
To get listed on major exchanges, many crypto projects are over-inflating their valuations at launch, scaring away investors. How do founders get exposure to VC funding without playing the inflation game? CoinDesk columnist Azeem Khan, a VC…
Stablecoin Balance Sheets Can Be Supervised, BIS and UK Central Bank Project Claims
Project Pyxtrial is a first step towards a tool that could support supervisors and regulators in proactively detecting issues in stablecoin backing, the report said.
Popular 'Simon’s Cat' to Join Cat Coin Fray With Issuance on Floki Launchpad
Simon's Cat is one of the world's biggest cat meme brands and animation series by social media followers.
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: XRP and SOL Outperform as Index Climbs 1.3%
XRP and SOL led the charge in overnight trading, driving the CoinDesk 20 Index 1.3% higher.
The Bahamas 'Dares' Again 1.5 Years After FTX Collapse, Brings in New Crypto Law
The Bahamas, where bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX was headquartered, has seen a new crypto law passed in parliament, The Securities Commission of The Bahamas announced on Tuesday.
Lloyd’s of London-Backed Insurance Policies Can Now Be Paid for in Crypto on Ethereum
Cryptocurrency insurance underwriter Evertas, a Lloyd’s coverholder, has teamed up with smart contract-based insurance marketplace Nayms to offer the on-chain policies.
Coinbase Concerned About 'Ongoing Regulation by Enforcement' in Australia, Despite 'Healthy' Regulator Talks
Coinbase (COIN) is concerned about “ongoing regulation through enforcement” which is not “helpful to the overall direction of the industry” in Australia ahead of expected draft legislation, senior executives of the cryptocurrency exchange told…
First Mover Americas: Crypto Market Stabilizes After Nursing Losses
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 31, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
Terra Blockchain Restarts After $4M Exploit
A reentrancy attack earlier Wednesday briefly halted the network. It restarted after an “emergency” chain upgrade.
Bitcoin Keeps Weekly Loss as 'Anti-Risk' Yen Strengthens After BOJ Rate Hike
The yen’s popularity as a funding currency can cause knock-on effects in other markets, helping tighten global financial conditions, BlackRock said.
XRP Surges 7% Amid Ripple-SEC Settlement Hopes, $600M Token Unlock
XRP trading activity is heightening in South Korea, where traders tend to push euphoric rallies on tokens.
Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Record Outflows as Trump Speech Euphoria Fades
The crypto-Trump trade appears to be softening.
Nvidia Becoming More Volatile Than Bitcoin and Ether
Bitcoin has exhibited a strong positive correlation with NVDA since late 2022.
California DMV Puts 42M Car Titles on the Avalanche Network in Digitization Push
The service, developed by Oxhead Alpha, will let users transfer vehicle titles in minutes without going to an office versus the two weeks in the traditional system.
Anthony Pompliano: Bitcoin Will Be on U.S. Balance Sheet in 'Next 10, 15 Years' and Investing in Solana for Less Than a Dollar
"Over the next 10, 15 years, for sure, the United States will have some Bitcoin on its balance sheet or kind of in a strategic stockpile. I think the question really just becomes, how aggressive are we in that?"