Ferrari to launch crypto payments in Europe after US success
Ferrari debuted cryptocurrency payments for its cars in the United States in 2023, partnering with major local payments provider BitPay.
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AgriDex Settles First Agricultural Trade on Solana Blockchain
AgriDex, a Solana-based marketplace aiming to bring the global agricultural market on-chain by tokenizing various crops has settled its first agricultural trade on the Solana blockchain, it told CoinDesk on Wednesday.
Cross-Chain Service DeBridge to Issue Governance Token, Completes Activity Snapshot
The cross-chain service is popularly used to transfer funds between Ethereum, Base and Solana blockchains.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Regains $66,000, but Mt. Gox Selling Pressure Persists
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 24, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
Airdrop success propels Bitget wallet to second most popular in Japan
Web3 wallet usability remains a key hurdle for mass crypto adoption, according to Bitget Wallet's COO.
Ferrari To Accept Bitcoin and Crypto Payments In Europe
Luxury sports car manufacturer Ferrari announced it will expand the ability to pay with Bitcoin and crypto to its European dealerships starting this month. The move comes after Ferrari first began accepting Bitcoin and crypto payments at its US…
Stablecoin pegged to Hong Kong dollar unveiled
Jingdong Coinlink Technology Hong Kong Limited unveils its plan to issue a Hong Kong dollar stablecoin, aiming for secure and cost-effective payment solutions while adhering to regulatory requirements.
Is The US Emulating Germany? $4 Million Bitcoin Movement Raises Questions
With a huge sell-off of Bitcoin, the Germany has fundamentally changed the bitcoin scene. Germany has recently offloaded an astounding 49,850 BTC within a few weeks. Executed across many exchanges including Coinbase, Kraken, and Bitstamp, the…
South African Startup Neonomad to Launch Rand-Backed Stablecoin
Neonomad, the South African hybrid exchange platform, is set to launch Zarcoin, a stablecoin tied to the South African Rand. This innovative stablecoin epitomizes the seamless integration of regulatory safety with decentralized efficiency…
Ether's BTC-Denominated Price Flirts With 9-Year-Long Trendline Support: Technical Analysis
The trendline connecting 2016 and 2017 lows has consistently offered support since January.
European Investment Bank calls for more ‘innovation’ financing in EU
A new European Investment Bank report highlights the need for increased innovation financing in the EU to maintain tech leadership and compete globally in key sectors like AI and emerging technologies.
2025 EU Crypto Landscape: MiCAR, TRF, and DORA Explained
As the European Union strides towards comprehensive crypto regulation, MiCAR stands out as a cornerstone of this new landscape. However, the true impact of MiCAR, alongside other critical regulations like the Transfer of Funds Regulation (TRF) and…
ProtonMail Maker Proton Is Launching Its Own Bitcoin Wallet
Proton, the Swiss technology company that creates privacy-preserving online tools like ProtonMail and ProtonVPN, is launching Proton Wallet, a self-custody Bitcoin wallet.This new product will be integrated with ProtonMail and will enable users to…
Franklin Templeton eyes Solana ETF after Ethereum success
Franklin Templeton will keep exploring more assets to back new spot cryptocurrency ETFs, including those based on Solana.
Kraken finishes Mt. Gox Bitcoin distribution, but creditors aren’t selling BTC
Mt. Gox creditors aren’t selling their Bitcoin, despite preliminary concerns that 99% of them could be looking to offload BTC.
Crypto-Friendly Revolut Targets $45 Billion Valuation in Upcoming Share Sale
Revolut, the crypto-friendly digital bank, is reportedly planning to sell $500 million of employee shares, targeting a staggering valuation of $45 billion. This move is seen as a significant step towards a potential Initial Public Offering (IPO)…
Ethereum Price Flatlines As Spot ETF Launch Fails To Spark Rally: Full Recap
The much-anticipated launch of several Ethereum-based spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) failed to ignite a significant Ethereum (ETH) price rally. Despite considerable trading volumes and large inflows for the “newborn” ETFs on their first day, the…
CryptoSlam founder says new SlamNet ecosystem aims to solve Web3 fragmentation
CryptoSlam founder and CEO Randy Wasinger believes Web3 is becoming too fragmented for developers and users and plans to solve the issue with a new platform.
Unbound Fund Offers a New Path to EU Citizenship With Bitcoin Investment
Unbound Fund has announced a new opportunity for individuals to acquire Portuguese/EU citizenship by indirectly holding bitcoin worth about $542,000 (€500,000). The fund is said to be the first of its kind to be eligible for the Golden Visa…
Bitcoin ETFs Break Inflow Streak as Traders Look to Trump’s Nashville Appearance for Volatility
Bitwise’s BITB led with $70 million in net outflows, followed by Ark’s ARKB at $52 million and Grayscale’s GBTC at $27 million.
Institutional Adoption Accelerates For Solana as Hamilton Lane Launches Blockchain-Native Fund
In a move highlighting the growing intersection of traditional finance (TradFi) and blockchain technology, Hamilton Lane, one of the world’s largest asset managers, has announced the launch of a private credit fund on the Solana (SOL)…
Iris Energy Is Positioned to Become One of the Biggest Listed Bitcoin Miners: Canaccord
The broker raised its price target for the shares to $15 from $12 and reiterated its buy rating.
dYdX v3 website recovers after DNS attack, users warned to delete cache
The exchange warned users to clear their browser’s cache before visiting the website to avoid accidentally caching the compromised version.
Mt. Gox Moves $3B Bitcoin to New Wallet, $130M to Bitstamp Exchange
The defunct exchange has moved billions of dollars worth of bitcoin over two days.
Bitcoin ‘massive rally’ due as buy signal hits for 1st time in a year
BTC price breakout talk returns as the popular hash ribbons indicator goes from “capitulation” to “buy” for the first time in 2024.
Ethereum ETFs Launch About To Kickstart The Altseason? Analysts Weigh In
The long-awaited Ethereum Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are finally live, registering over $100 million in volume in the first 15 minutes. Investors expect to see the launch’s impact on the crypto market, while some market watchers believe ETH ETF’s…
Final 99Bitcoins Token Presale Stage Nears as $2.5M Milestone Prompts Last-Minute Rush
The 99Bitcoins Token (99BTC) presale is heating up. With over $2.5 million raised, investors are jumping in left and right before the final price increase on July 30th. And with a DEX listing also on the horizon, the countdown is on for those…
US Vice President Kamala Harris Reportedly Mulling Bitcoin 2024 Conference Appearance
Kamala Harris, Vice President of the U.S. and favorite to be nominated as a Democratic candidate for the presidency, is mulling making an appearance at the upcoming Bitcoin 2024 Conference where former President Donald Trump will also appear. David…
Mt. Gox transfers $335M in Bitcoin to Bitstamp, unknown wallet
Mt. Gox transferred 5,106 BTC to Bitstamp and an unknown address, with 2,869 BTC rapidly moving through multiple wallets.