Is the election the end for PolitiFi memecoins — Or just the start?
PolitiFi memecoins are surging as they near the US elections, which could mark their final act unless they find new life serving the community’s interest.
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Trump-Touted Crypto Website Crashes as Token Sale Goes Live, With Just 1.7% of Target Sold
Blockchain data shows the token has bagged over 1,700 holders in the first 15 minutes after going live.
Bitcoin ETFs See Biggest Daily Inflow Since June—Find Out Which Funds Led the Pack
Fresh data reveals that the 12 U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs had their best day in four months, raking in $555.86 million in gains. Meanwhile, the nine spot ether ETFs also enjoyed a good Monday, pulling in $17.07 million in positive inflows. Bitcoin ETF…
a16z-backed onchain messaging platform Towns officially launches
The same team behind Towns also created River Protocol, which enables transparency, security and decentralization in the new messaging app.
Paxos debuts new stablecoin payment platform with Stripe
Paxos’ goal is to support assets and chains based on customers’ interests and its own end-user preferences, the company said.
PancakeSwapX launches with zero-fees, gasless swaps on Ethereum, Arbitrum
Gasless swaps could ease the DeFi onboarding process, bolstering mass crypto adoption among new holders.
Blockstream Raises $210M in Convertible Note Financing Round
The money raised will be used to advance adoption and development of Blockstream's layer 2 technologies, to grow the company's mining operations, and expand its bitcoin treasury.
Blackrock CEO Is Right: Trump and Kamala Can’t Stop Bitcoin
I'll admit - just a few years ago, I'd be shocked to hear myself say that the CEO of BlackRock is making good points about Bitcoin. As head of the world's largest asset manager, I assumed Larry Fink would be Bitcoin's biggest critic. But compared…
Why Bitcoin Price Blasted Past $66,500: Key Reasons Revealed
Bitcoin experienced a significant surge, climbing from a low of $62,050 on Sunday to a peak of $66,500 late Monday. As of Tuesday, the BTC price is slightly correcting below this key resistance level, but hovering above $65,000. Several critical…
Ripple announces exchange partners for RLUSD stablecoin
More regulatory-compliant stablecoins like RLUSD could benefit mainstream crypto adoption worldwide.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Takes Bull Breather
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 15, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
Ripple Names Exchange Partners for Stablecoin RLUSD, Awaits NYDFS Approval
Ripple's upcoming stablecoin will leverage its established position for payments and be a key bridge for real-world asset tokenization, Ripple Labs President Monica Long told CoinDesk in an interview.
Cash-Margined Bitcoin Futures are More Popular Than Ever as Open Interest Reaches New Highs
Cash-Margin denominated in bitcoin hits all-time high of 384k BTC ($25.5B)
SingularityDAO Plans to Merge With Cogito Finance, SelfKey to Form AI-Focused Layer-2
The three projects' tokens will consolidate into Singularity Finance (SFI).
Gaming serves as a sandbox to explore tech avenues — Mysten Labs exec
Mysten Labs chief information security officer Christian Thompson told Cointelegraph that gaming is a playground for technologists to explore Web3.
South Korea to Form Committee to Review Spot Crypto ETF Plans
South Korea is forming a 15-member public-private committee to address issues in the virtual asset market and explore cryptocurrency legislation. The committee will include government officials and representatives from the legal profession…
SUI Records Substantial 120% Price Surge, But Insider Selling Claims Raise Red Flags
Layer 1 blockchain protocol Sui (SUI) has made headlines recently, recording an impressive 120% increase over the past 30 days, allowing the protocol’s native token SUI to outperform the top 10 largest cryptocurrencies on the market, culminating in…
American Conference Institute Is Excited to Announce the 3rd Forum on Digital Assets: Compliance, Enforcement and Regulatory Oversight.
PRESS RELEASE. New York, NY – October 15th, 2024 – With digital assets rapidly transforming the financial landscape, the importance of understanding the regulatory and compliance challenges cannot be overstated. ACI’s 3rd Forum on Digital Assets…
Ledger users targeted by malicious ‘clear signing’ phishing email
Phishing attacks are a growing concern in the crypto industry, accounting for over $46 million worth of cryptocurrency stolen during September.
Solv Protocol Raises $25M in Total Funding to Drive Bitcoin Staking Adoption, Potentially Unlocking $330B in Value
Solv Protocol has raised $11 million in a strategic funding round, bringing its total funding to $25 million at a valuation of $200 million. This capital will advance the company’s mission to revolutionize Bitcoin staking through its Staking…
Regulation by enforcement leads to ‘exodus’ of talent — RAK DAO exec
RAK DAO chief commercial officer Luc Froehlich told Cointelegraph that regulations require clarity, and a regulation-by-enforcement approach drives talent away.
Bitcoin’s Road To $70,000? Analysts Set Next Targets As BTC Retests Key Levels
Bitcoin (BTC), the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, started the third week of October with a 6% daily surge. BTC’s performance has fueled bullish sentiment among crypto investors and market watchers, who suggest it might be ready to…
AED Stablecoin Gets Green Light From UAE Central Bank
AED Stablecoin LLC has received approval from the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to launch its stablecoin, AE Coin. This makes AED Stablecoin the first entity in the UAE to issue stablecoins, aligning with the government’s…
Different this time? Bitcoin RSI says $233K BTC price possible in 2025
Bitcoin RSI is either on track to deliver a six-figure BTC price next year or "this time is different," analysis says.
Monochrome Asset Management Launches Ethereum ETF in Australia
Monochrome Asset Management has announced the launch of the Monochrome Ethereum ETF (IETH), marking Australia’s first exchange-traded fund (ETF) that provides direct access to ethereum. Trading under the ticker ‘IETH’ on Cboe Australia, the ETF…
Ethereum Could Push To $6,000 If This Pattern Holds, Analyst Says
An analyst has explained how Ethereum could see a run toward the $6,000 level if this historical pattern continues to hold for the asset’s price. Ethereum Ascending Channel Could Reveal Its Next Destination In a new post on X, analyst Ali…
CME's Bitcoin Friday Futures Are Ideal for News Traders: CF Benchmarks
Friday contracts debuted on Sept. 30 with a bang, becoming CME's most successful crypto futures launch ever.
Crypto Prices Go Up: A ‘Cautious Bullish’ Outlook Amid Fed Worries And Market Volatility
A recent report from centralized exchange (CEX) Blofin highlights a cautiously bullish sentiment among crypto investors, even as macroeconomic indicators and global market conditions continue to inject a degree of precaution into the market. …
Are non-KYC exchanges riskier? Understanding legal implications
Non-KYC crypto exchanges expose users to significant legal risks, including liability for money laundering, asset seizure and tax compliance issues.
Bitcoin ETF Daily Inflow Hits $556M as BTC Appears Primed for Breakout
Weekly inflows might challenge records as technical pointers suggest a BTC rally in the works.