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Nansen acquisition enables staking services to over 20 blockchains
Nansen expands its services by acquiring StakeWithUs, enabling users to stake assets onchain across 20+ blockchains.
Congressional elections critical for crypto’s future in the US
The industry has amassed a historically large war chest, but little of it will be spent on the presidential clash between Trump and Harris.
Why Bitcoin will likely retrace to $54K before the big breakout
Bitcoin futures CME gaps have been filled by price every time over the past quarter, and over the weekend, another gap was formed near $54,000.
Polygon and Fabric team up to fast-track ZK-proof adoption on AggLayer
The integration of Fabric Cryptography’s Verifiable Processing Units promises faster, more secure transactions on Polygon’s AggLayer.
Polygon to Buy $5M of Servers With Computer Chips Devoted to Zero-Knowledge Cryptography
The purchase is part of a deal with hardware maker Fabric, that is also producing custom zero-knowledge chips for Polygon's AggLayer.
Over 86% of Web3 professionals are confident in the future of crypto — Consensys
The surprising workforce optimism comes despite current regulatory uncertainty ahead of the US elections.
UK Regulator Charges First Individual With Running a Network of Illegal Crypto ATMs
Olumide Osunkoya, 45 year old Londoner has been accused of running crypto ATMs that processed british pounds 2.6 million ($3.4 million) in crypto transactions across various locations.
Ron Paul on Musk-Led D.O.G.E. Efficiency Commission: ‘Government Efficiency’ Is an Oxymoron
Ron Paul, a former U.S. representative and presidential candidate, has stated that even when it comes from proposals from high echelons of power, government efficiency is an oxymoron. Paul explains that governments are not individuals, and…
Lufthansa, Deutsche Telekom launch DePIN blockchain nodes
Lufthansa and Deutsche Telekom are among a few major enterprises to launch blockchain nodes on the Peaq network, signaling a significant move toward enterprise DePIN adoption.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Rises to $57K as ETFs End Losing Streak
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 10, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
DOGS token sets memecoin record with 17M users on The Open Network
According to the TON community, the DOGS airdrop’s success could be trumped by the upcoming Hamster Kombat and Catizen airdrops, set for September.
Latam Insights Encore: The Venezuelan Perfect Storm Highlights Bitcoin’s Key Use Case
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency-based news from last week. In this edition, we discuss how bitcoin is being leveraged by both the opposition and the government in…
Tron, Tether and TRM Labs Start Financial Crime Fighting Force
The T3 Financial Crime Unit (T3 FCU) is looking to clean up USDT issued on Tron, a blockchain favored by bad actors.
Ethereum Sees Massive Outflows from Derivatives: What Does This Mean For ETH?
Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has been experiencing noteworthy movements in its derivatives markets. Particularly, according to a recent analysis by a CryptoQuant analyst known as ‘Heisenberg,’…
Nansen Buys StakeWithUs, Expanding Beyond Data Provision Into Crypto Investment
The company will also become one of the first validators on the Berachain mainnet.
Crypto Retail Market Is Poised for a Rebound: Gemini
Crypto adoption has remained steady in the U.S. and the U.K. in the past two years, the report said.
Crypto becomes US election issue for the first time — Survey
Up to 73% of US respondents who currently own cryptocurrency said that a candidate’s position on crypto would influence their vote in the presidential election.
Crypto Traders Remain Cautious About Downside Risks in Bitcoin, Ether; SOL Stands Out
Options tied to bitcoin and ether show a bias for put options, according to QCP Capital.
Ethena’s risky path: A synthetic stablecoin cautionary tale
The alternative stablecoin market is evolving, and projects like Ethena are leading the way, with a total value locked of $2.7 billion.
Indonesia’s licensing regime sparks ‘monopolistic’ market concerns
IADERN principal Tuhu Nugraha believes that the prolonged and complex registration process hampers growth and innovation in Indonesia's crypto ecosystem.
Nigeria SEC to Commence Enforcement Action on Unlicensed Crypto Firms: Reports
We are certainly going to commence enforcement actions on anyone who wants to operate in this market and does not have the intention of being regulated, Emomotimi Agama, the SEC's Director General said.
Cardano Foundation Reports Massive Growth In These Key Metrics – ADA Price Soars 3%
In August, the Cardano (ADA) ecosystem experienced significant growth across several key metrics, coinciding with the anticipated Chang upgrade, which was successfully implemented on September 1. Despite the bearish market sentiment that affected…
Bitcoin speculators repeat 2021 de-risking as exposure drops 21.6K BTC
BTC price action over the past month has had major consequences for Bitcoin investor dynamics.
Telefónica Tech joins Polygon's Privado ID as system integrator
Telefónica Tech is integrating with Polygon’s Privado ID to advance its digital identity solutions as Europe moves toward digital ID implementation.
Bitfarms postpones ‘special meeting’ over Riot’s board change demand
Bitfarms delayed its special shareholders’ meeting to address Riot’s demand for board changes, aiming for an informed decision.
Metaplanet Buys Additional ¥300 Million Worth of Bitcoin
Metaplanet, a publicly listed Japanese company, announced it had purchased 38.6 Bitcoin for 300 million yen (approx. $2.2 million), bringing its total Bitcoin holdings to 398.8 BTC.JUST IN: 
Japanese Public company Metaplanet buys another ¥300…
Japanese Public company Metaplanet buys another ¥300…
Michael Saylor Predicts Bitcoin Will Reach $13 Million in 21 Years
Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman at Microstrategy and known bitcoin proponent, gave his personal prediction about the long-term price of the cryptocurrency. On CNBC’s Squawk Box, Saylor stated that BTC would reach $13 million in 21 years…
Bitcoin ETFs see $28.6M inflows after 8-day outflow streak
Three spot Bitcoin ETF issuers saw inflows on Sept. 9 — but they didn’t include BlackRock, which recorded rare outflows on the day.
Bitcoin Price Could Face Challenges With 0.50% Fed Rate Cut, Warns 10X Research
A 50 basis points (bps) interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) starting this month might adversely affect Bitcoin (BTC) price, 10x Research cautions. 50 BPS Rate Cut Could Spook The Market After it had started hiking interest rates back…