Polychain leads $6.7M investment in new Bitcoin-centric yield network Corn
Corn aims to unlock more of Bitcoin’s $1.1 trillion liquidity for DeFi applications.
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CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: AVAX and NEAR Lead as Index Gains 2.2%
Avalanche surged 6%, and NEAR followed with a 4.6% increase, as all but one asset posted gains.
Nigerian SEC to issue crypto platform licenses as market size grows: Report
In June, the SEC updated its regulations to better oversee cryptocurrency platforms and exchanges and improve monitoring of digital asset trading.
Bitcoin mining expenses surge 168% amid capacity growth
BitFuFu expands its mining capacity by over 60% despite a dramatic rise in Bitcoin mining costs post-halving.
Binance’s return to India comes with $86M tax demand
While Indian AML agencies have given Binance the green light to resume operations, authorities are still seeking $86 million in tax liabilities from the firm.
Babylon Launches Trustless Bitcoin Staking Protocol on Mainnet
Babylon has launched its bitcoin staking protocol on mainnet, marking a significant step in integrating Bitcoin’s security into proof-of-stake (PoS) ecosystems. The launch is set to provide bitcoin holders with new staking opportunities…
Base hits 4M active addresses amid ‘Onchain Summer’ campaign
Base said it had allotted 600 ETH, worth $2 million, for developers who would build on the blockchain from June to August this year.
Ledn secures industry-first $50M Bitcoin-backed syndicated loan
Ledn’s groundbreaking $50 million Bitcoin-backed loan, syndicated by Sygnum, is set to transform retail lending and institutional crypto finance.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs See $61.98M Inflows on Monday as Ether ETFs Struggle
On Monday, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw an influx of $61.98 million, while spot ether ETFs experienced net outflows totaling $13.52 million. Among the 12 BTC ETFs, Blackrock was the standout performer, while Grayscale’s…
Tron: Steady Momentum Carries TRX 14% Up – Details
Tron (TRX) gains massively as it continues on its bullish path after new developments hit the market. According to CoinGecko, the token is up 14% since last week. This trend may continue as major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum pull…
Starknet set for first mainnet staking vote: What STRK holders need to know
Starknet’s inaugural staking vote introduces mechanisms for minting and parameter adjustments, paving the way for staking by October 2024.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Returns to $61K, Outperforms Broader Crypto Market
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Aug. 20, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
Linea receives first contributor for open-source L2 rollup
Status partners with Linea, marking the beginning of a significant contribution to Linea’s zkEVM-powered L2 rollup as part of a broader decentralization effort.
State Street reveals digital asset platform for institutional clients
The firm revealed it has “$44.3 trillion in assets under custody and/or administration and $4.4 trillion in assets under management.”
Adobe rival Procreate bets against gen AI to support human creativity
In stark contrast to mainstream competitors, Procreate has said it would not use Gen AI features in its products to protect artists.
Latam Insights Encore: El Salvador Bitcoin’s Allure Might Help Bukele Reactivate the Country’s Economy
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency-based news from last week. In this edition, we discuss the possibilities of making Bitcoin an important part of the proposed economic…
XRP Price Chart Signals Major Breakout: Top 5 Reasons To Watch
XRP is one of the top performers within the top 100 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization in the past 24 hours. With a price increase of 7%, the XRP price is showing significant bullish momentum, which could continue to expand according to…
U.S. Leading Economic Indicators Continue to Fall, No Longer Signal Recession
The U.S. recession fears were partly responsible for the early August slide in stocks and cryptocurrencies.
State Street Selects Taurus for Crypto Custody, Tokenization
The bank will start with tokenization and plans to offer digital asset custody once the U.S. regulatory environment improves.
U.S.-Listed Bitcoin Miners Have the Upper Hand Over Unlisted Peers: Bernstein
The ability to raise debt or equity in the world's deepest capital markets is a major advantage, the report said.
Bitcoin seen following stocks as BTC price gains 2.5% to attack $61K
Bitcoin stands to gain from increasingly risk-on macro sentiment, but can it shift a stubborn BTC price range?
Decentralized Bitcoin Exchange Bisq 2 Adds Support for Lightning Network
Bisq 2, the decentralized Bitcoin exchange, has announced the integration of the Lightning Network in its latest release, version 2.1.0. This update introduces faster and cheaper transactions, leveraging the Lightning Network’s off-chain…
Tether mints another $1B USDT on Tron network
Tether mints $1 billion USDT on Tron, pushing its total tokens minted in the last year to 33 billion.
Grayscale Exec Predicts Bitcoin Surge No Matter Who Wins US Election
Zach Pandl, Grayscale Investments’ managing director, has boldly predicted that the price of Bitcoin will surge regardless of who wins in the upcoming US presidential election. He said this potential increase is because of macroeconomic…
Circle’s Euro-Pegged Token EURC Surpasses €50 Million Market Cap
3 reasons why Bitcoin won’t be ‘boring’ in September
While Bitcoin failed to close above the $60K psychological level on the weekly chart, the long-term holders (LTHs) continue to adopt a bullish strategy in 2024.
Metaplanet Buys Additional ¥500 Million Worth of Bitcoin
Metaplanet, a publicly traded Japanese company, has purchased another ¥500 million ($3.7 million) worth of bitcoin. This latest buy comes after the firm secured a ¥1 billion loan last week to acquire Bitcoin.JUST IN: 
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Floki Scores Major Deals With English Premier League Teams
Ecosystem tokens and its flagship Valhalla game will be widely featured on stadium screens and as uniform sponsors, boosting the project's visibility as part of an initial one-year contract.
$24M CryptoPunk NFT sold quietly as market interest fades
The actual sale amount was not disclosed, leading community members to speculate that the NFT was sold at a loss.