Avalanche Unveils $40M Grant Program Ahead of 'Avalanche9000' Upgrade
The program, called Retro9000, is supposed to encourage developers to build on Avalanche ahead of a much-anticipated upgrade known as Avalanche9000.
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Bitcoin Jumps Over $64K on China Stimulus; IBIT Options Could Provide Longer-Term Boost
Powell is expected to speak at 13:30 UTC at the US Treasury Market Conference amid mounting expectations for another U.S. interest rate cut this year.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Regains $64K as ETF Flow Trends Flip Positive
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 26, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
South Korea fines Worldcoin for violating personal protection laws
Despite the regulatory hurdles, the project’s WLD token surged 35% this week, from $1.60 on Sept. 19 to $2.16 on Sept. 26.
Arthur Hayes's Family Office Funds Another Bitcoin Core Developer
Maelstrom, the family office of former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes, has awarded Jon Atack a one-year Bitcoin developer grant. He is the second recipient of Maelstrom's grant program supporting open-source Bitcoin developers.Jon is an experienced…
BlackRock Bitcoin ETF posts September's biggest daily inflow of over $180M
BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF saw the highest daily inflow of any fund this month on Sept. 25, amid a wider five-day inflow streak across all spot Bitcoin ETFs in the United States.
Here Is Why The Bitcoin Bull Run Hasn’t Started, According To Analyst
The Bitcoin community have been eagerly awaiting the start of a new bull market especially following the recent halving that occurred in April, however, according to a latest analysis from a CryptoQuant analyst under the pseudonym Onchained, that…
Bitcoin traders brace for US macro data, Fed as BTC price bounces 2%
BTC price downside fails to disrupt a resurgent Bitcoin mood on a day of US GDP data, unemployment figures and Federal Reserve speeches.
Ethena to launch new stablecoin backed by BlackRock’s BUIDL
Ethena’s synthetic stablecoin USDe can benefit from incorporating UStb during periods of weak funding conditions, Ethena Labs said.
Blockchain Climate Tech Startup Coral Raises $3 Million
Coral, a climate tech startup leveraging blockchain and AI, has secured $3 million in pre-seed funding to expand its operations and enhance its carbon emissions management platform. The funding will enable Coral to open a new office in Abu Dhabi…
Wall Street Titan Guggenheim Tokenizes $20M of Commercial Paper on Ethereum
Guggenheim Treasury Services, a subsidiary of financial services giant Guggenheim Partners, has issued $20 million of tokenized commercial paper on the Ethereum blockchain, its partner, blockchain platform Zeconomy, announced Thursday.
Ethena Announces UStb Stablecoin Backed by Blackrock's BUIDL
Reserves for UStb will be invested in BUIDL, which in turn holds U.S. dollars, U.S. Treasury bills, and repurchase agreements.
Celo Challenges Tron's Leadership in Active Stablecoin Addresses
The CELO token has rallied nearly 20% in the past 24 hours.
U.S. Crypto Industry Will Follow a Different Path From Rest of World: BitMEX Group CEO
The U.S. crypto market will "bifurcate from the rest of the world" said Stephan Lutz, CEO of crypto exchange BitMex, in an interview with CoinDesk.
BlackRock Continues To Buy Bitcoin: Holdings Now Reach 358,000 BTC Worth $22 Billion
In less than nine months since the launch of its Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) following the approval of these investment vehicles by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), asset manager BlackRock has established itself as the…
Crypto investor turns $1,300 into $3.4M in 15 days
A crypto trader turned $1,331 into $3.4 million by investing in Moo Deng, but liquidity concerns and insider suspicions arose.
Visa Introduces Tokenized Asset Platform for Blockchain-Based Financial Services
Visa has launched the Visa Tokenized Asset Platform (VTAP), a new product designed to help banks issue fiat-backed tokens on the Ethereum blockchain. This platform aims to digitize and automate the trading of real-world assets, such as commodities…
Memecoin Sensation Popcat Hits New All-Time High After Surge To $1
Popcat, the latest Solana-based memecoin sensation, has crowned itself as one of the best-performing cryptocurrencies in the market. The memecoin has stolen the spotlight following its 117% surge throughout Q3, outperforming other well-established…
Dubai regulator tightens rules on crypto marketing
VARA CEO Matthew White said that clear and actionable guidance helps crypto providers deliver their services responsibly.
BOS Open-Sources Zero-Knowledge Protocol, Paving the Way for Advanced Cryptography on Bitcoin
BitcoinOS (BOS) has open-sourced its BitSNARK verification protocol, marking a significant advancement in blockchain technology. This protocol, which successfully verified the first zk-SNARK proof on the Bitcoin blockchain, enables zero-knowledge…
Exclusive: Inside a Swiss nuclear bunker’s secret Bitcoin vault
A state-of-the-art nuclear bunker in the Swiss Alps is being used to safeguard Bitcoin.
Curve Finance Mulls Removing TrueUSD as Collateral for Stablecoin Curve USD
“crvUSD is overexposed to minor stablecoins, especially TUSD which has a dubious track record and has recently been charged by the SEC with defrauding investors,” the proposer wrote.
Bitcoin $73.7K breakout ‘imminent,’ sell-off intensity ‘might vary’ — Analyst
A Bitget analyst predicts that Bitcoin’s “imminent” price breakout will come with “occasional cool-offs” unless there’s stronger confidence in a “pro-Bitcoin” president taking office.
Web3 music streaming brings direct stablecoin payouts to musicians
Web3 is reshaping the music industry as platforms like Audius enable direct stablecoin payouts, offering artists more control over pricing and fan engagement.
Bitcoin Price Forecast: Decisive 24 Hours Ahead With Crucial Support And Resistance Levels
According to technical analyst InspoCrypto, the current state of the Bitcoin (BTC) market reflects mixed sentiment and potential for volatility, particularly as the Bitcoin price hovers between $63,000 and the $64,000 mark. Bitcoin Price Analysis…
Russian Republic Dagestan Battles Underground Crypto Mining Amid Power Outages
Dagestan, a republic in Russia, is stepping up efforts to tackle illegal cryptocurrency mining due to its impact on the power grid and public safety. Underground mining operations have caused recent infrastructure damage, including a substation…
Crypto Inspired by 'Moo Deng' Zooms to $100M as Hippo Meme Takes Over Internet
Holder count has zoomed to 12,400 unique wallets with over $48.5 million in volume traded over the last 24 hours, a fan page for the token said Wednesday.
TON blockchain validators prepare for Hamster Kombat coin minting
The Open Network blockchain warns validators to anticipate increased demand as Hamster Kombat expands its user base and introduces HMSTR coin minting.
Binance continues to serve Russian users despite 2023 exit
A spokesperson confirmed that Binance continues to serve a “limited number of existing Russian users” a year after announcing its full exit from Russia.
Key Indicators Challenge Fed's 'Normalization' Rate Cut That Torched Bitcoin Rally
The post-Fed risk-on rally supports the normalization narrative, but some indicators disagree, suggesting caution to bulls.