Coin Center lawyers argue Tornado Cash is not property
The Coin Center lawsuit, first filed in 2022, noted that one plaintiff used Tornado Cash to protect his identity while donating money.
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Digital Currency Group’s Barry Silbert Bets Big on AI Blockchain Bittensor
Barry Silbert will be the CEO of Yuma, a new DCG company focused on incubating and building new businesses within Bittensor’s decentralized AI ecosystem.
Price analysis 11/20: BTC, ETH, SOL, BNB, XRP, DOGE, ADA, SHIB, TON, AVAX
Bitcoin continues its march toward $100,000, and several altcoins could be poised to hit new all-time highs.
Gen Z Trader’s $30K Heist Backfires as Crypto Community Rallies Token to $56M Market Cap
A young trader pulled off a pump-and-dump scheme on the coin called QUANT token, but the crypto community countered by rallying the token’s price. Trader Live Streams Token Dump A pump-and-dump coin created by an unidentified young trader saw…
Former FTX CTO Gary Wang Won’t Have To Serve Prison Time, Judge Rules
Former FTX chief technology officer and close friend of Sam Bankman-Fried, Gary Wang, won’t have to serve prison time for his involvement in the crypto exchange’s fraud scheme, The New York Times reported.
Microstrategy Unleashes $2.6B Bet on Bitcoin With Convertible Notes Offering
Microstrategy has revealed pricing details for its $2.6 billion 0% convertible senior notes, set to mature in 2029. No Interest, Big Moves: Microstrategy’s 2029 Notes Spell Bold Bitcoin Play The company disclosed that it plans to offer the…
Dogecoin Forms A ‘Nasty Triple Top’: Analyst Reveals What’s Next
The Dogecoin price is currently exhibiting a highly bearish chart pattern on the 4-hour time frame, signaling potential caution for investors. After forming a bullish falling wedge pattern between November 12 and 19, the anticipated breakout was…
Japan passes stimulus package, commits to crypto tax reform
Proposed changes include taxing cryptocurrency at a 20% flat rate instead of the current variable ‘miscellaneous income’ rate.
DeFi’s Renaissance
Pro-crypto legislation could allow DeFi to potentially connect with mainstream financial systems, says Toe Bautista.
Miners Going Nuclear: A Symbiotic Synergy
Beyond the increasing proliferation of bitcoin within investment portfolios, mining operations have become a focus of a new wave of mergers and acquisitions on Wall Street, says Taylor Krystkowiak.
Record-Breaking Pepe Unchained Presale Surges Past $40M With Just 23 Days Left Before Exchange Launch
Crypto investors are buzzing as Pepe Unchained (PEPU) prepares to launch what might be the most talked-about meme coin of 2024. With its presale having passed the $40 million mark, Pepe Unchained has entered the final countdown before its…
Juiced USDS Yields Woo Solana Traders to Sky's Stablecoin
Solana traders are quickly embracing the newest stablecoin to join their decentralized finance (DeFi) fray: USDS, issued by Sky (formerly MakerDAO).
$100K Bitcoin next? No euphoria 'encouraging' as BTC price breaks new highs
Bitcoin analysts and traders are optimistic that BTC price will hit the coveted $100K mark, despite “luke-warm” social media response to the latest all-time highs.
Gamma Squeeze Frenzy: Could Bitcoin Prices Skyrocket Past Six Figures?
A gamma squeeze, a high-stakes event in options trading, has the potential to catapult bitcoin (BTC) prices beyond the six-figure mark, reshaping the crypto market landscape. Understanding Call Options in the Bitcoin Market and the Gamma Squeeze To…
Crypto has 4 years to grow so big ‘no one can shut it down’: Kain Warwick, Infinex
Kain Warwick also admits the Infinex Patron NFT sale did not go as planned, with just 2% of users buying the most liquid NFT tier.
$13 XRP? Analyst Says It’s Closer Than You Think
Recently, XRP has experienced a significant increase in value, reaching a three-year peak of $1.27. The token is currently trading at $1.09 on a sustained weekly increase of 80%, and many investors are contemplating whether this marks the beginning…
Canaan Expands North American Bitcoin Mining Operations, Secures Order From Hive
Canaan Inc., a publicly listed manufacturer of bitcoin (BTC) mining hardware and blockchain infrastructure provider, has shared plans to broaden its self-mining footprint in North America. Publicly Listed Bitcoin Miner Canaan Bolsters U.S. Presence…
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: ADA Gains 10.1% as Index Continues Higher
Stellar was also among the top performers, gaining 6.5% from Tuesday.
Coincheck Makes History as First Japanese Exchange Listed on Nasdaq
As the crypto space chases mainstream success, one of the institutions within it that has led the charge is crypto exchanges. This is to be expected as crypto exchanges are one of the most important businesses, helping investors to buy and sell…
Prediction markets could hold the key to seeing the future, say observers
Predictions markets had an edge on the polls in the 2024 US election, but are they actually helping pundits predict the future?
Hoth Therapeutics allocates $1M to Bitcoin as treasury asset
Hoth Therapeutics allocates $1 million to Bitcoin, reflecting rising business adoption amid increasing attention on BTC’s inflation-resistant value.
The Free Roger Movement Gains Momentum
The arrest and extradition battle of Roger Ver has ignited the #FreeRoger movement, a grassroots campaign calling attention to what advocates see as the misuse of legal systems to suppress dissent and punish individuals connected to crypto. Roger…
BTC price all-time high above $94K comes amid Bitcoin sell-off warning
Bitcoin dormancy is decreasing as BTC price action hits all-time highs again and again.
BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Options Surge: December 20 Call Signals BTC Price Target Of $180,000
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has officially launched options trading for its Bitcoin ETF, the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). This debut comes after the ETF received regulatory approval in January and has since attracted significant…
MicroStrategy increases note sales to $2.6B for Bitcoin purchases
MicroStrategy upsizes its note sale to $2.6 billion to fund Bitcoin purchases, boosting confidence in BTC’s price reaching the $100,000 milestone.
Grayscale completes reverse share splits of Bitcoin and Ether ETFs
As a result of the reverse share splits, the Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF and Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF are set to see 5x and 10x price increases, respectively.
Bitcoin Surges Past $94,000, Edges Closer to $100K Milestone
Bitcoin (BTC) surged past $94,000 zone on Wednesday, marking a historic all-time high as it edges closer to the highly anticipated $100,000 milestone. The cryptocurrency is now less than $6,000 shy of the round-number six-digit mark, a target that…
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Hits New Highs as ETF Options Traders Go Degen
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for November 20, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
Memecoin Launchpad GraFun Expands to Ethereum to Clinch New Users
Expanding to Ethereum will help GraFun capture newer audiences, tap into higher liquidity for meme issuances and increase the platform’s visibility among crypto traders.
Phantom takes second spot in Apple’s US App Store utilities category
Phantom surpassed applications like Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge and Amazon Fire TV.