North Carolina resists the CBDC tide with new payments ban
A new law in North Carolina seeks to ban CBDCs in the state, but there are questions about whether the new legislation is even legal.
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U.S. Political Prediction Markets: Why Kalshi's Court Victory Matters
If it turns out that the judge's ruling preempts the CFTC’s proposed rulemaking, election event contracts may now be completely legal.
Ethereum Faces Challenges as Price Stagnates: Coinbase Report
Ethereum (ETH) has recently struggled in comparison to its peers, according to a report by Coinbase Institutional. The analysis suggests that market dynamics, network activity, and inflationary factors are influencing the cryptocurrency’s…
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: ICP and RNDR Each Drop 3.6%, Leading Index Lower
The CoinDesk 20 inched lower, despite 10.6% gains by Polygon.
TON-based restaking protocol secures $100M institutional TVL commitment
Interest in restaking and liquid staking protocols is surging across notable blockchain networks, including Ethereum and Solana.
Odds of 50 Basis Point Fed Rate Cut Next Week Jump to 45%
A decent jobs report last week and speedier than expected inflation data this week had most assuming the U.S central bank would initially proceed cautiously as it begins a monetary easing cycle.
Microstrategy Buys 18,300 More Bitcoins, Boosting Total Holdings to 244,800 BTC
Microstrategy has acquired 18,300 additional bitcoins for $1.11 billion, funded through stock sales. As of Sept. 12, the company holds 244,800 BTC, purchased at a total cost of $9.45 billion. Executive chairman Michael Saylor announced a BTC yield…
MicroStrategy adds 18,300 Bitcoin, now holds $14.14B worth of BTC
MicroStrategy’s $1.11 billion Bitcoin purchase was funded by selling over 8 million company shares through a sales agreement.
Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy Purchased 18.3K More Bitcoins for $1.1B
The firm now holds over 244,800 bitcoin, founder Michael Saylor said in an X post.
XRP, DOGE Lead Market Gains as Bitcoin Dips Under $58K
XRP started to rise on Thursday after investment fund Grayscale launched a professional fund that holds the token in the U.S., while DOGE gained on no apparent catalyst.
Solana liquid staking could 5x to $18B on retail investor adoption
Solana-based liquid staking could attract more retail investors due to increased liquidity and capital efficiency compared to regular staking.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Trades Little Changed Above $58,000
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 13, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
Polymarket Bettors See 84% Chance of Donald Trump Starting His Own Token
The bump came as Trump said he would launch the family-helmed World Liberty Financial project on Monday.
English High Court Rules Tether's USDT Stablecoin Counts as Property
USDT attracts property rights as it can be the subject of tracing and can constitute trust property in the same way as other property, a judge in England declared.
Tokenized Real-World Assets (Excluding Stablecoins) Market Value Hits Over $12B: Binance Research
RWAs continue to experience growth led by tokenized U.S. Treasuries.
XRP Price To Crash To $0.33 Before Surge To $9 Post-SEC Appeal; Analyst Reveals
Earlier in August, the XRP community got some positive news when the court ruled that Ripple Labs should pay a $125 million fine to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for selling unregistered securities. However, the…
Ride-hailing app Tada integrates TON crypto payments for Singapore rides
TON executive Harvey Kim told Cointelegraph that a new ride-hailing Telegram Mini App will accept Toncoin and USDT on TON.
FBI Warns of Growing $55 Billion Business Email Scam
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has warned of a rising business email compromise (BEC) threat, responsible for $55 billion in global losses over a decade. The scam has affected all 50 U.S. states and 186 countries, with funds frequently…
Bitcoin and Crypto Exchange HTX To Integrate Lightning Network
HTX, one of the largest Bitcoin and crypto exchanges globally, announced it will be integrating the Bitcoin Lightning Network in partnership with Bitcoin firm IBEX.JUST IN: Bitcoin and crypto exchange HTX to integrate #Bitcoin Lightning into its…
Legendary Bitcoin Puell Multiple Finally Enters ‘Buy’ Territory
On-chain data shows the Bitcoin Puell Multiple has recently declined into the historical bottom zone as BTC’s continued consolidation. Bitcoin Puell Multiple Is Now Under The 0.4 Level As an analyst in a CryptoQuant Quicktake post explained…
Starknet staking vote passes: New minting curve approved
Starknet implements dynamic minting for STRK tokens, balancing staking incentives and token supply with community backing.
17 Million Users Claimed Dogs Airdrop on TON Reaching ‘Unheard of’ Levels of Web3 Engagement
The TON team highlighted the magnitude of the recently concluded dogs token generation event and its subsequent airdrop, which disrupted its network several times. On social media, the TON team stated that unique active users rose to 1.1 million…
Bitcoin 'make or break moment' hangs on $46K BTC price support — Research
BTC price weakness leaves just two lines of defence nearby, ARK Invest warns, while Bitcoin spawns underwater investors.
Starknet Token Holders Ratify Plan to Implement Staking, in Landmark Decentralized Election
The new mechanism on Starknet means that anyone holding more than 20,000 STRK will be able to stake on the network, from the fourth quarter of this year.
Hong Kong considers new licensing regime for OTC crypto trading
Hong Kong's SFC is exploring new licensing regulations for OTC cryptocurrency services, seeking input from industry participants.
Bitcoin Price Set For Major Breakout? Coinbase Premium Signals Imminent Move
Exploring the intersection of data, AI and blockchain with Chainbase COO
Chainbase chief operating officer Chris Feng discusses how onchain data is evolving into a new asset class and how AI is reshaping the Web3 ecosystem.
Bitcoin Extortion Emails Demand Ransom, Show Google Maps of Victims’ Homes
US lawmakers unite against AI abuse, support NO FAKES Act
A legal professional warns that the bill could lead to private censorship, posing risks to free speech and creators' rights.