Global Bitcoin ATM Numbers Sink to Lowest Level Since 2021
Since the end of last year, the number installed has dropped 7,000, or 17%.
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Grayscale Files New S-3 With SEC, Pushing to Convert Bitcoin Trust Into NYSE Spot ETF After Court Win
Grayscale Investments, the leading digital asset manager by assets under management (AUM), unveiled on Thursday its latest submission to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This move seeks to list the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC)…
ETH Price Watch: Impact On Price As Traders Ditch Bitcoin On Derivatives Market
Ether (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has been on a downward trajectory for the past three months. Despite a brief fake-out rally, ETH has struggled to regain its footing in the crypto market. The recent rally…
BTC price climbs to $28.6K as Bitcoin awaits 'very dovish' Fed Powell speech
Bitcoin may witness a "very dovish" move from Powell as high U.S. bond yields cause a stir, while BTC price passes $28,600.
Bitcoin And The Arab Spring: Lessons For Revolutionaries Communicating
Bitcoin is a Monetary RevolutionBitcoin is not simply a new monetary tool, a new currency, or an additional asset class. I tell people that Bitcoin is a Monetary Revolution. The Bitcoin eco-system is full of innovations to bring value beyond simply…
Atomic Wallet freezes $2M in ‘suspicious deposits’ on exchanges
The freeze resulted from a collaboration between Atomic Wallet, forensic companies and centralized exchanges following reports from users claiming unauthorized transactions from their wallets.
Onramp, BitGo Unveil Bitcoin Custody Solution to Tap Trillions in Institutional Capital
Onramp, a bitcoin asset management firm, has officially announced the launch of their new multisig custody platform. In an era where the way bitcoins are stored and managed becomes crucial, Onramp brings an innovative solution that promises to set…
Bitcoin Could Rise to Between $42K and $56K if BlackRock ETF Is Approved: Matrixport
Bitcoin will rise to between $42,000 and $56,000 if a BlackRock spot bitcoin (BTC) ETF is approved, crypto services provider Matrixport said in a report Thursday.
XRP Price Set For Massive Rally As BlackRock And JPMorgan Make Their Move
Amid the struggles in the cryptocurrency market, recent reports have suggested that the world’s largest asset manager Blackrock, and financial giant JPMorgan might spark a massive bull run for the XRP price as they work simultaneously…
Big Questions: What did Satoshi Nakamoto think about ZK-proofs?
What was once a passing interest of Bitcoin inventor Satoshi Nakamoto, zero-knowledge-proof technology is now a major part of the crypto world.
Gemini, Genesis, DCG Face $1B Fraud Lawsuit by NY Attorney General; Gemini Says It’s the ‘Victim’ in Scandal
New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against crypto companies Gemini Trust Company, Genesis Global Capital, and its parent company Digital Currency Group (DCG) for allegedly defrauding over 230,000 investors out of more than $1…
What is the Pareto 80/20 rule, and how does it apply to cryptocurrencies?
In the context of cryptocurrencies, Pareto principle implies that a minority of efforts or factors often yield the majority of results.
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Higher, as SEC’s Gensler Says Around 10 ETFs Are Being Reviewed
Bitcoin edged slightly higher on Thursday, following comments from the Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler. Gensler said the commission was currently reviewing eight to ten applications from firms looking to…
MultiversX eyes metaverse scalability as CEO sheds light on spatial computing
The MultiversX CEO discussed the recent interest of Meta and Apple in the metaverse domain and analyzed their approaches.
Bitcoin-centric AI language model aims to drive BTC education and adoption
Spirit of Satoshi is a novel AI language model trained on seminal Bitcoin resources to drive education and power BTC-related products and services.
Bitcoin Asset Manager Onramp Unveils Multisig Platform, Adds BitGo to Custodians
Onramp is harnessing multisig security, in which multiple custodians control the private keys to the bitcoin being held, tapping BitGo to perform this role alongside Coincover and Kingdom Trust.
Solana Critical Path: Why The Next Solana Moves Demand Attention
Solana (SOL) has been navigating a challenging correction phase for approximately two months, during which its fortunes have ebbed and flowed. The most recent dip, occurring on Aug. 15, was a direct response to a sudden decline in the price of…
The product-market fit nuances in Web3
While the core principles of product-market fit (PMF) remain consistent, their application in the Web3 context has evolved.
Pantera, Susquehanna and HashKey Back DEX SynFutures With $22M Funding
The funding round was led by Pantera Capital, and included participations from Susquehanna International Group and HashKey Capital.
Circle to Let Merchants Pay for Customers' Gas Fees With Web3 Wallet Upgrade
Southeast Asian super app Grab is currently piloting the "Gas Station" to cover gas fees for its Singaporean users if they use NFT vouchers.
Grayscale files for new spot Bitcoin ETF on NYSE Arca
Grayscale filed a new registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission after a D.C. circuit court ruled the regulator must look again at the company's application.
Hashing It Out: Diving into cross-chain DeFi lending
MultiChainZ chief operating officer Aanchal Thakur believes that cross-chain lending platforms will open users up to more liquidity.
Bitpanda crypto exchange gets license in Norway amid European expansion bid
Bitpanda already holds a license in Austria, Germany, France, Czechia and Sweden.
First Mover Americas: New York AG Sues Gemini, DCG, Genesis
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 19, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
Is This The Best Bitcoin Price Indicator Right Now? Must-Know Details
Following recent geopolitical events, the correlation between gold and Bitcoin prices has once again come under scrutiny by market analysts. Here’s a comprehensive dive into the relationship and its implications. The Gold And Bitcoin…
Polygon Proposes Council for ‘Decentralized Governance,’ Names 13 Members
The project named 13 "inaugural members" to the council, including officials from Coinbase and the Ethereum Foundation.
New York Attorney General sues Gemini, Genesis, DGC for allegedly defrauding investors
A filing from New York Attorney General Letitia James alleges that the cryptocurrency companies defrauded investors of over $1 billion.
Tax Authorities in EU to Share Transaction Data Reported by Crypto Firms
New EU rules will introduce automated exchange of information on crypto revenues reported by service providers in the sector. A new directive adopted by the Union expands existing registration and reporting obligations as well as cooperation…
Gemini, Genesis, DCG Sued by New York AG for Allegedly Defrauding Investors of $1B
The lawsuit alleges that Gemini knew Genesis’ loans were undersecured and at one point highly concentrated with one entity, Sam Bankman-Fried’s Alameda, but did not reveal this information to investors.