CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: MATIC Plunges 6.9%, Leading Index's Decline
Index stumbles 2.1% with Polygon leading declines, while Uniswap and Litecoin remain in green.
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Nigerian Court Postpones Decision on Gambaryan Bail Application
The next bail hearing has been scheduled for Oct. 9.
$2,700 in 2025: Goldman Sachs Has ‘Highest Confidence’ in Gold Amid Market Challenges
While gold dipped below $2,500 per ounce, Goldman Sachs commodity analysts remain optimistic, suggesting gold could experience a “potential gain of 8%” amid the “current softening cyclical environment.” Goldman market strategists are particularly
Bitcoin still 10% down post-halving amid record delay to all-time high
Bitcoin is simply too slow to preserve historical norms this time around, trader Peter Brandt concludes in a frank appraisal of BTC price performance.
Japans Financial Regulator Mulls Taxing Crypto as a Financial Asset
A change in the regime could result in lower taxes for some crypto investors.
UTXO Research Report: State Of The Bridges
As we enter a new era of development on Bitcoin, it has become very hard for most people to understand the nuances of the L2 debate, and ever harder to follow some of the technical jargon associated with it. Sidechains, rollups, sequencer…
Crypto-Fan Deaton Gets Chance to Battle Elizabeth Warren for U.S. Senate
The hope of crypto enthusiasts weary of industry pushback from Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) remains alive after the crypto sector's top candidate, lawyer John Deaton, won the Republican primary in Massachusetts and a chance to face Warren in the…
Crypto Guru Arthur Hayes Is ‘Short-Term Bearish’: Here’s Why
In a recent essay titled “Boom Times … Delayed,” Arthur Hayes, co-founder and former CEO of BitMEX, delves into why impending Federal Reserve rate cuts may not initially rejuvenate the crypto markets as many investors hope. Published on…
California passes bill to prohibit unauthorized AI replicas of the deceased
California’s Senate passed Assembly Bill 1836, prohibiting unauthorized AI-generated replicas of deceased personalities without prior consent to protect performers’ rights and likenesses.
Japan’s Sakana AI partners Nvidia for research, raises $100M
The Tokyo-based startup raised $100 million in a Series A funding round led by New Enterprise Associates, Khosla Ventures and Lux Capital, with participation from Nvidia.
2024 Presidential Race Predictions Powered by AI: Chatbots Now Favor Harris Over Trump
Thirty-nine days ago, on July 27, 2024, Bitcoin.com News posed a question to a few AI-powered chatbots: Who will win the U.S. presidential election in 2024? At that moment, the match-up was between former President Donald Trump and the current Vice…
Could centralization be the silent killer of AI and cloud innovation?
Explore the risks of centralization in cloud computing and AI and discover how decentralized models are changing the landscape for innovation and independence.
Help! My parents are addicted to Pi Network crypto tapper
With no monetary investment required, Pi Network users believe they have nothing to lose — but critics say otherwise.
Major Swiss bank ZKB launches Bitcoin and Ether trading
Zurich Cantonal Bank will take on the function of securely storing the private keys for its customers, according to exec Alexandra Scriba.
Trump’s crypto gambit in Bitcoin, NFTs and DeFi intensifies ahead of election
Trump and his family’s crypto ventures continue to expand as they aim to attract voters through supporting digital assets.
Brazil’s X ban: Are VPN users at risk for accessing the platform?
VPN providers agree that tracking individuals accessing X via VPNs in Brazil would be challenging but not impossible.
Switzerland's Fourth Largest Bank ZKB Launches Bitcoin Trading
Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB), Switzerland's fourth-largest bank, has begun offering its clients Bitcoin and crypto trading and custody services. With over $290 billion in assets under management, ZKB provides services to retail, corporate, and…
Memecoins Floki and Mpeppe Gain Major Investment From Gen-Z Cryptocurrency Community
The memecoin market has long been dominated by big names like Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB). However, the ever-growing Gen-Z cryptocurrency community has recently shown a significant shift in investment patterns, gravitating towards newer…
Shiba Inu: Top SHIB Analyst Compares SHIB, PlayDoge & Mpeppe For Future Potential
In the diversified world of cryptocurrency, three meme coins are currently grabbing the spotlight—Shiba Inu (SHIB), PlayDoge (PLAY), and the rapidly rising Mpeppe (MPEPE). Each of these tokens has its unique appeal and potential, but how do they…
Base Dawgz Meme Coin Launches Today After $3M ICO – 10x Gains Incoming?
The meme coin world’s latest sensation, Base Dawgz (DAWGZ), is gearing up for its DEX listing debut today. With its presale now over, investors have one final chance to buy at the listing price, with the token expected to pump on launch. Base Dawgz…
AI deepfake crypto scammers ramp up operations in Q2: Gen Digital
Gen Digital’s Siggi Stefnisson warned users that scammers are adept at using what is already on their target’s minds, including love, financial security and elections.
Binance Hires UK-Based Accounting Firm Grant Thornton to Advise on Audits
Binance has hired U.K.-based Grant Thornton to advise on accounting and tax matters, it announced Wednesday.
South Korea to inspect crypto exchanges for suspicious transactions
South Korea’s FSS is set to enforce stricter regulations on crypto exchanges, with possible legal repercussions for noncompliance.
Bitcoin ETFs Drop $287M While Ether ETFs Shed $47M in Early September Trading
On Tuesday, U.S. spot bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) kicked off the week with notable outflows. Bitcoin ETFs collectively saw $287.78 million withdrawn, while ether ETFs experienced $47.40 million in outflows. Bitcoin and Ether ETFs…
Solana price falls 12% as Pump.fun sells $41M SOL tokens
Memecoin launches and a sluggish Bitcoin price could continue to put downward pressure on SOL, which could be the next major crypto to receive spot ETF approval in the United States.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Drops to Lowest Since August as U.S. Stocks Slide
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 4, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
Magic Eden dominates NFT trading volume, surpassing Blur and OpenSea: CoinGecko
Magic Eden led the NFT market in August with $122.47 million in trading volume, securing 36.7% market share.
Bitcoin price eyes 'relief rally' to $61K after downside liquidation wipeout
Bitcoin's downward price action led to another round of liquidations, with over $78 million over the past 24 hours.
The Sandbox's Largest Market for Creators Is Now India: Co-Founder Sebastien Borget
India is Metaverse platform The Sandbox's largest market for creators with users numbers doubling in less than a year, co-founder Sebastien Borget told CoinDesk in an interview.
Unified Global Framework Crucial for Multi-Trillion-Dollar RWA Market, Says Finance Veteran
The real-world assets (RWAs) tokenization sector is predicted to become a multi-trillion-dollar market, but achieving this growth will likely require a unified global regulatory framework, according to Shy Datika, founder and CEO of INX. Datika, a…