Crypto Degens Baited an Experimental AI Bot Into Promoting a Memecoin. It's Now Up 16,000%.
Conceived as a live experiment in human interactions with AI models, the viral bot ended up shilling a meme coin.
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Bitcoin risks 'exit pump' on 3-month DXY highs as BTC price hits $68K
BTC’s price reached its highest level since late July, but US dollar strength is starting to undermine Bitcoin bulls’ confidence.
Donald Trump-Supported World Liberty Financial Raises Just 4% of Token Sale Target on First Day
Just over 792.36 million tokens of a 20 billion target have been sold since its hushed started at 12:40 UTC on Tuesday, raising nearly $11 million for the project.
Editorial: We Applaud Trump’s Crypto Efforts Though His Record, Rhetoric Raise Red Flags
We applaud Former President Donald Trump for making crypto a campaign issue and wish his opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, would say more about it.
Is It Too Late to Buy SPX6900, Neiro Meme Coins? Expert Tips Crypto All-Stars as High-Potential Alternative
SPX6900 (SPX) and First Neiro on Ethereum (NEIRO) are the latest to take the market by storm, with their prices shooting up over the past few weeks. But is the big rally already over? One expert thinks so – pointing to two low-key coins that…
Ethereum validators up 30% in a year, driven by institutional adoption
Institutional interest is increasing thanks to the capital efficiency introduced by restaking and liquid staking.
From landfill to lawsuit: James Howells’ quest to reclaim lost Bitcoin
James Howells has expressed his frustration with Newport City Council for refusing to allow him to retrieve a Bitcoin hard drive from a local landfill, pushing him to take legal action.
US Prosecutors Seek Reduced Sentence for Bitfinex Hacker Ilya Lichtenstein
U.S. prosecutors are requesting a reduced sentence for Ilya Lichtenstein, the mastermind behind the 2016 Bitfinex bitcoin heist, citing his significant cooperation in recovering stolen assets. Lichtenstein faces sentencing for stealing 120,000…
Italy to Raise Capital Gains Tax on Crypto to 42% From 26%: Reports
Italy's Deputy Finance Minister Maurizio Leo has said the nation will raise taxes on capital gains on cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin to 42% from 26%, according to Reuters and Bloomberg.
Fake Rabby Wallet scam linked to Dubai crypto CEO and many more victims
Magazine follows a trail of clues left behind by the fake Rabby Wallet scammer to uncover a network of scams and links to a Dubai crypto CEO.
Dogecoin Price Surges 10% as Elon Musk’s 'Department of Government Efficiency' Gains Traction
Some market watchers expect a Trump win and Musk’s closeness to the Republican as forthcoming catalysts for dogecoin.
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: LTC Gains 3%, Leading Index Higher
Bitcoin Cash also joined Litecoin as a top performer, gaining 2.8% since Tuesday.
Bitcoin Analyst Reveals Best On-Chain Metric For ‘Day-To-Day Trading’
An analyst has explained how this Bitcoin on-chain indicator has been one of the best in terms of short-term trading during the past month. Bitcoin Short-Term Holder Realized Price Has Proven To Be Reliable Recently In a new post on X, CryptoQuant…
Bitcoin ETF Inflows Climb While Ethereum Funds Face a Day of Losses
Based on the latest figures from Tuesday’s exchange-traded fund (ETF) trading sessions, the 12 spot bitcoin ETFs experienced another day of positive inflows, totaling $371.02 million. In contrast, the nine ethereum-based ETFs recorded…
U.S.-Listed Bitcoin Miners Hit Record 29% of Network Hashrate in October: JPMorgan
The network hashrate has risen 4% so far this month, while the hashprice is up less than 1%, the report said.
EU markets watchdog urges amendments to MiCA crypto regulations
The European Securities and Markets Authority acknowledged the legal limitations raised by the European Commission but emphasized the importance of the framework’s initial objectives.
Dogecoin 'god candle' coming? DOGE price jumps 10%
The price of DOGE staged a double-digit rally over the past week as memecoin traders took new positions, expecting more upside.
Bitcoin’s False Dichotomy between SoV and MoE
This post is long overdue. I talk about Bitcoin a lot. In any given week, I’ll have dozens of conversations about bitcoin with various people across different sectors. And like a pendulum oscillating every other year, the narrative of bitcoin not…
TON selects Axelar to link 68 blockchains in Web3 ecosystem
Axelar’s Interchain Amplifier and Mobius Development Stack can bring blockchain interoperability to TON’s ecosystem.
P2P.org touts revenue share as EigenLayer operators vie for restakers
P2P.org aims to retain its lead among EigenLayer validators ahead of the protocol’s expected boost to restaking rewards.
Bitcoin Tops $68K, With Dominance Over Crypto Market Hitting New Cycle High
Bitcoin dominance climbs to 58.91%, the highest level in 3.5 years, last reached in April 2021.
Trump pump? Bitcoin climbs to 2.5-month high as Trump widens lead
Industry watchers are pointing to Bitcoin’s increasing correlation with the winning odds of former President Donald Trump.
Bitcoin Finally Breaks Above Falling Wedge Pattern—Here’s The Next Target
Bitcoin has seen a significant price movement today, reaching a high of $67,803, breaking above a descending falling wedge pattern on the daily chart. While this breakout has captured attention, Bitcoin is yet to close a daily candle above this…
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Moves Above $68K Amid Renewed Bullishness
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 16, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
Elon Musk and crypto: 6 times ‘Dogecoin’s CEO’ rocked markets
When Musk tweets, the crypto market listens — and often pays the price.
MicroStrategy shares soar 1,540% since 2020, outperforming S&P 500
MicroStrategy is up over 1,500% since 2020, while the S&P 500 index rose just over 111% during the same four-year period.
Polkadot (DOT) Gearing Up For ‘Massive Breakout’, Will It Skyrocket To $20?
Polkadot (DOT) has seen a price increase in the daily timeframe as the crypto market soars. Some market watchers suggested the cryptocurrency is gearing up for a breakout, setting new targets for the short and mid-term timeframes. Polkadot Breaks…
Italy to raise capital gains tax on Bitcoin from 26% to 42%
Italy plans to raise the withholding tax on Bitcoin capital gains to 42% and remove the 750 million euro minimum revenue requirement for the Digital Services Tax.
Russia Mulls Commodity Trading Centers to Bolster BRICS Economic Sovereignty
Russia has just unveiled a plan to reduce its reliance on the US-dominated global financial system. The plan is seen as a response to crippling Western sanctions. The plan involves setting up mutual centers for trading commodity resources, which…