Hong Kong Expands Cross-Border Digital Yuan Trial, Allows Residents to Set Up E-CNY Wallets
[May 17, 2024 6:13 AM] The pilot will also allow e-CNY wallets to pay retailers, but not person-to-person transfers.
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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Regains $66K Following Bullish ETF Data
[May 17, 2024 6:05 AM] The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for May 17, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
$1.5T Morgan Stanley is Buying US Spot Bitcoin ETF
[May 17, 2024 5:34 AM] Recent 13F SEC filings have revealed several major US financial institutions are allocating serious money to Bitcoin via spot ETFs, with these filings disclosing the holdings of institutional investors with over $100 million allocated.After the SEC…
Bitcoin Traders Target $74K Next Week as BTC Spot ETFs Log Four Days of Inflows
[May 17, 2024 5:23 AM] One trader said rising risk appetite for alternative assets could cause bitcoin to exceed the $70,000 level over the weekend.
Ether Bears Hit a Brick Wall as Price Collides With Bull-Market Trendline
[May 17, 2024 4:43 AM] Ether's sell-off has stalled at an upward-sloping trendline, characterizing the rally from October lows.
Ether Could Surprise to the Upside in the Coming Months, Coinbase Says
[May 17, 2024 4:04 AM] The cryptocurrency does not have major supply-side overhangs such as token unlocks or miner sell pressure, the report said.
Fantom Outperforms CoinDesk 20 Over Past Week as TVL Jumps
[May 17, 2024 1:43 AM] FTM has gained 13% in the last week, and total value locked in Fantom briefly hit $200 million.
Biden Order to Halt China-Tied Bitcoin Mine Beside Nuke Base Came as U.S. Firm Just Bought it
[May 16, 2024 3:08 PM] President Biden's emergency order to halt the Chinese-tied mining on the doorstep of a nuclear-missile base hit days after mining giant CleanSpark struck a deal to buy the property.
Bitcoin Magazine CEO: A Trump Victory Will Trigger a Bitcoin ‘Space Race’
Coinbase Shares Sink 9% on Report CME to Consider Listing Spot Bitcoin
[May 16, 2024 12:37 PM] The stock was the second worst performing among crypto stocks on Thursday.
Solana Meme Coin Factory Pump.Fun Compromised by 'Bonding Curve' Exploit
[May 16, 2024 12:28 PM] The exploiter may not be making any money from the attack.
DTCC, Chainlink Complete Pilot to Accelerate Fund Tokenization with JPMorgan, Templeton, BNY Mellon Participating; LINK Gains 7%
[May 16, 2024 12:22 PM] The aim of the Smart NAV pilot was to test a process to bring and disseminate fund data on multiple blockchains, a key step for tokenization.
Senate Passes Bill to Overturn SEC Rule on Bitcoin And Crypto Custody, Biden Threatens Veto
[May 16, 2024 11:18 AM] Moments ago, the Senate passed legislation H.J.Res. 109 that would overturn the SEC's Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) No. 121, preventing highly regulated financial firms from custodying Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The legislation passed…
U.S. Senate Votes to Kill SEC's Crypto Accounting Policy, Testing Biden's Veto Threat
[May 16, 2024 10:49 AM] The U.S. Senate joined the House of Representatives on Thursday in seeking to erase the controversial Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) crypto policy known as Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121, though President Joe Biden has vowed to veto…
How 2 Brothers Allegedly Cheated a Noxious-But-Accepted Ethereum Practice for $25M
[May 16, 2024 10:48 AM] First there was "The Bait." Then there was "Unblinding the block," followed by "The Search," and ultimately "The Propagation." U.S. prosecutors detailed an incredibly complicated Ethereum exploit in an indictment.
Former Alameda Research Boss Sam Trabucco Reemerges to Defend Ryan Salame Before Sentencing
[May 16, 2024 10:23 AM] Reports indicate that Sam Trabucco, the former co-CEO of the cryptocurrency trading firm Alameda Research, penned a letter to the judge set to sentence Ryan Salame, co-CEO of FTX Digital Markets. Trabucco’s letter emerged amidst numerous…
French Securities Regulator Warns Investors Against Crypto Exchange Bybit
[May 16, 2024 10:04 AM] France's securities regulator has issued a renewed warning against crypto exchange Bybit, urging customers to “make arrangements for the eventuality that the platform [may] suddenly cease to provide services” to customers in France.
U.S. Treasury Says It Wants to Better Money Laundering Regulations Around Crypto, Other Illicit Finance
[May 16, 2024 10:00 AM] The U.S. Treasury Department wants to continue beefing up anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing efforts around digital assets, as part of its broader strategy to tamp down on illicit financing.
Bitcoin Mining Cost Drops to $45K as Inefficient Miners Exit: JPMorgan
[May 16, 2024 9:05 AM] The bank sees limited upside for the bitcoin price in the near term due to a number of headwinds.
Miner Hut 8’s Bitcoin Stack Gives it Capital to Pursue Upcoming Projects, Upgrade to Buy: Craig-Hallum
[May 16, 2024 7:31 AM] The miner’s bitcoin stash is a protective feature for investors and opportunistic capital for the business to use for growth, the report said.
Tens of Thousands Show Overwhelming Support for Abolishing the Fed, US Policymaker’s Poll Reveals
[May 16, 2024 7:16 AM] On May 15, Thomas Massie, a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, posted on X, inquiring whether he should introduce legislation to abolish the U.S. Federal Reserve. The poll garnered over 115,000 votes, with a…
Telegram-Based Notcoin Debuts at $1B FDV on Ton Blockchain
[May 16, 2024 7:14 AM] Notcoin, a gaming token that has more than 35 million users, has began trading at a $TKTK fully diluted value (FDV), according to TradingView.
Crypto and DeFi Wallet Firm Fordefi Gets Cover from Insurance Giant Munich Re
[May 16, 2024 7:00 AM]
Protocol Village: Lita Releases 'Valida ZkEVM,' Claims Speed, Efficiency Advantages
[May 16, 2024 7:00 AM] The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of May 16-22.
Leading Crypto-Policy Academic in Washington to Open Disclosure Firm Bluprynt
[May 16, 2024 7:00 AM] Georgetown Law professor Christopher Brummer leads an annual event on emerging financial technology in Washington that became a top forum for crypto issues in recent years. Now he's joining the sector, founding Bluprynt to help the industry with…
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Tops $66K as Interest-Rate Cuts Loom
[May 16, 2024 6:01 AM] The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for May 16, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
India's Market Regulator Suggests Shared Crypto Oversight Even as RBI Seeks Stablecoin Ban: Reuters
[May 16, 2024 5:17 AM] The Securities and Exchange Board of India submitted a recommendation that several regulators should oversee trade in cryptocurrencies, Reuters reported citing documents.
CME to Launch Bitcoin Trading for Hedge Funds and Traders
[May 16, 2024 4:48 AM] The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), the world's largest futures exchange, is planning to offer spot bitcoin trading on its platform, according to a Financial Times report. This move would provide major hedge funds and institutional traders with…
Ether-Bitcoin Ratio Slides to Lowest Since April 2021. Here's Why
[May 16, 2024 4:48 AM] The ether-bitcoin ratio slides to a three-year low, extending year-to-date losses to nearly 16%.
Bitcoin Traders Expect Prices to Hit $74K Highs as Selling Pressure Eases
[May 16, 2024 3:25 AM] One trading desk has seen an uptick in call buying activity with targets of as high as $120,000 for December 2024.