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Bitcoin at $26.4K Set for Weekly Gain, but Rallies Might Continue to be Sold
The world's largest crypto has bounced from a 3-month low below $25,000 hit on Monday.
What Crypto Can Learn From AI About Getting Its Way in Washington
The crypto industry has yet to turn the popularity of its assets into a ramrod that can move policymakers.
Coinbase’s Base Blockchain Hits Record High for Daily Transactions, Eclipsing Rivals
FriendTech, which is only available on Base, is driving a significant portion of the activity, according to IntoTheBlock.
German Finance Heavyweights Develop Fully-Insured Crypto Staking Offering, Plan 2024 Release
Boerse Stuttgart Digital, the crypto-focused arm of the Stuttgart Stock Exchange, has already obtained a digital asset custody license in Germany.
Ethereum Blockchain Launches 'Holesky' Test Network, on First Anniversary of Historic 'Merge'
The debut of the testing system – designed to be twice as big as the main network so developers can simulate massive scaling, comes a year after Ethereum completed its historic "Merge" shift to a "proof-of-stake" model from the original…
Coinbase Earned $1M Amid Hack, but Hasn't Reimbursed Victims
Coinbase received 570 ETH, the second-largest payout tied to MEV in Ethereum’s history, to process transactions related to the Curve exploit.
IOTA Eyes Big Crypto Leagues Again With Series of Network Boosting Plans
These changes are supposed to boost the value of iota tokens for holders and investors, alongside improving network security.
BitGo, Swan to Form Bitcoin-Only Trust Company
"It's important to us to build a custodian without the risks of securing many altcoins within the same trust company as bitcoin," Cory Klippsten, CEO of Swan, said.
First Mover Americas: Altcoins Lead Gains and Deutsche Bank to Explore Tokenization
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 15, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
Bitcoin Miner F2Pool Returns 19.8 BTC to Paxos After Overpaid Fee
Paxos paid $520,000 for a $2,000 bitcoin transaction earlier this week.
A Year After Ethereum Merge, Net Supply Down Nearly 300K Ether
Ethereum's tokenomics exhibit deflationary tendencies one year after the pivotal proof-of-stake upgrade.
Celsius, Core Scientific Resolve Acrimonious Mining Dispute With $45M Deal
Celsius had previously claimed hundreds of millions in damages in a squabble over unpaid dues that led to its mining rigs being powered down.
Bitcoin Bounce Puts Altcoin Bears at Risk
Bitcoin's bounce amid fears of FTX creditor liquidation might shake out altcoin bears, leading to a sharp rally in recently shorted tokens like solana.
South Korea’s Crypto Ecosystem Shakes Off Terra Debacle, With Gaming Dominating Web3 Activity
Korean banks are gradually dipping their toes in the market, and gaming firms are trying to capitalize in the crypto-frenzied market.
Binance.US Not Playing Ball With Probe, SEC Says, as Focus Turns to Custody Arm Ceffu
Securities regulators have complained the exchange is unregistered, and worry about assets being shifted overseas.
Most Important U.S. Senator for Crypto’s Future Tells Regulators to Use Existing Powers
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), whose chairmanship of the Senate Banking Committee gives him power over crypto’s congressional destiny, issued a call to arms to regulators on Thursday, demanding that they use whatever authority they currently…
Binance.US Head of Legal and Chief Risk Officer Leaving the Crypto Exchange: WSJ
The departure comes just days after the crypto exchange lost its CEO Brian Shroder.
Dueling Digital Dollar Bills Debated in Congressional Hearing on U.S. CBDC
The idea of a digital dollar in the U.S. is so egregious to Republican lawmakers that it’s become a presidential campaign talking point and the subject of multiple bills to strangle it before it takes a first breath. But Rep. Stephen Lynch…
Crypto Exchange Bybit 'Exploring All Options' to Stay in UK: CEO
Companies like Luno and PayPal have halted certain crypto operations in the country in response to regulations set to take effect next month.
The Tokenization of Assets Is Underway
Today in Crypto for Advisors, Peter Gaffney from Security Token Advisors provides an overview of the current tokenization landscape, one that’s forecasted to reach $16 Trillion by just 2030.
Ether Staking Landscape Gets Boost as SSV Mainnet Seeks to Dispel Centralization Concerns
The launch comes as staking landscape is dominated by centralized staking providers, which together hold more than 70% of the staked ether (ETH) supply.
First Mover Americas: BTC Holds $26K; Hedera’s HBAR Jumps
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 14, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
Lido’s Staked Ether Tokens Can Soon Be Used on Cosmos, IBC Blockchains
Lido is the leading provider of liquid-staking solutions and its staking token, stETH, has a $13.8 billion market capitalization.
Crypto Startup Ramp Adds Brazilian Central Bank's Pix as Payment Method
Adding Pix builds on Ramp's expansion to the South American country, where it opened a local entity in July in a bid for broader expansion throughout Latin America.
Deutsche Bank to Delve Into Crypto Custody, Tokenization With Taurus
Deutsche Bank will use Taurus’s custody and tokenization technology to manage cryptocurrencies, tokenized assets and digital assets, the companies said.