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The Bitcoin Halving Is Here, and With It a Giant Surge in Transaction Fees
Soccer has the World Cup. Athletics and many other sports have the Olympics. Crypto has the halving. The milestone in the blockchain's 15-year history technically means a cut in rewards for crypto miners with each block – a feature designed to…
Indian Man Pleads Guilty to Creating Spoofed Coinbase Website, Stealing $9.5M in Crypto
According to court documents, Chirag Tomar used his ill-gotten gains to buy Rolexes, Lamborghinis, Porches and more.
Bitcoin Whales Bought $1.2B BTC Amid the Price Dip, Fueling the Quick Rebound
Large bitcoin investors substantially increased their holdings as prices dipped below $60,000 in early Friday's panicky action on the crypto markets ahead of the asset's much-anticipated halving event.
IRS Unveils Form Your Broker May Send Next Year to Report Your Crypto Moves
The U.S. Internal Revenue Services (IRS) has previewed what crypto investors' future tax form might look like when it finishes its much-debated rule on how cryptocurrency transactions should be reported to the federal government.
Google Searches for 'Bitcoin Halving' Get Higher Than 4/20
One of the closely watched indicators of retail interest is booming.
Crypto Markets Will Be Driven by Macro Factors Following the Halving, Coinbase Says
These influences include rising geopolitical tensions, higher interest rates for longer, reflation and ballooning national debts, the report said.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Price Bounces as Halving Nears
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for April 19, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
Tether Seeks to Boost Peer-to-Peer Payments on Telegram by Expanding Dollar, Gold Stablecoins to TON Network
The TON network has seen rapid growth recently helped by incentives for onboarding Telegram users.
Bitcoin Spot ETFs Register Five-Day Withdrawals Streak Ahead of Halving
GBTC again led the outflows, while inflows into BlackRock's IBIT continued to slow, provision data from Farside show.
Bitcoin Miners Are Better Positioned for the Halving This Time Round: Benchmark
Bitcoin's rally in the past six months will help cushion crypto miners from the effects of the 50% cut in their earned rewards, the report said.
Polymarket Traders See 32% Chance of No Fed Rate Cuts This Year
The hawkish shift in the market sentiment could dampen the demand for risk assets, including cryptocurrencies and technology stocks.
Bitcoin Back Above $62K as Crypto Market Calms After Reports of Limited Damage From Israeli Attack
Iran's first strike on Israel pushed down crypto and risk assets, while leading to a spike in gold.
Chia Network Makes Progress Toward an IPO, CEO Says
The cryptocurrency company founded by BitTorrent's inventor saw its IPO plans derailed last year by financial woes at its banker, Credit Suisse.
This Bitcoin Halving Is Different. But Is It 'Priced In'?
Institutions launching Bitcoin ETFs this year have buoyed the bitcoin price to record levels. Does that mean the impact of the halving — the four-year slashing of the bitcoin reward — will be relatively muted this time, as any pontential bump is…
Avail Confirms Token Airdrop Plans, a Week After Leaked Screenshots
Avail shared in a blog post that 354,605 wallet addresses are eligible to claim the 600 million tokens in their “unification drop.”
Sen. Lummis: It'll Pay to 'Choose Circle Over Tether' Under U.S. Stablecoin Proposal
Circle Internet Financial would have a distinct advantage over global stablecoin leader Tether under U.S. regulations along the lines being suggested by new legislation, according to one of the latest bill's authors, Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.).
Bitcoin Halving Is Not a Bullish Event, Says 10x Research Analyst
Bearish signals are looming over the crypto market these days and will almost certainly push prices down in the short term, well-known research analyst Markus Thielen said.
Kraken Is Buying TradeStation Crypto, Expanding Cryptocurrency Exchange's U.S. Reach
The takeover, which hasn't been previously disclosed publicly, expands the cryptocurrency exchange's regulatory licensing in the U.S.
Mango Markets Exploiter Avi Eisenberg Found Guilty of Fraud and Manipulation
NEW YORK – A Manhattan jury has found crypto trader Avi Eisenberg guilty on fraud and market manipulation for his $110 million heist from decentralized finance protocol Mango Markets in October 2022.
‘It Can Be Said With Confidence the SEC Is Investigating Ethereum’: Consensys’ Bill Hughes Talks Crypto Law
Consensys Senior Counsel and Director of Global Regulatory talks about ETH's legal status and Ethereum's future.
Crypto for Advisors: Bitcoin’s Supply Reduction
What does Bitcoin’s fourth halving mean, and why does it matter?
Bitcoin Halving Partially Priced In With No Big Rally Expected Afterward: Deutsche Bank
Crypto prices are likely to stay high in anticipation of spot ether ETF approvals, central bank rate cuts, and regulatory changes, the report said.
Protecting Crypto Users Is More Important Than Faster UK Registration: FCA Executive
Members of the industry have complained that the regulator takes too long to approve crypto applications.
Protocol Village: Safe, for 'Smart Accounts,' Completes Acquisition of Crypto Business Wallet Multis
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of April 18-24.
Tokenization Growth Depends on Developing Blockchain-Powered Secondary Markets: Moody's
There aren't enough secondary markets that support tokenized assets, and they come with risks, the ratings company said.
First Mover Americas: BTC Dominance Increases, Binance to Re-Enter India
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for April 18, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.