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Sam Bankman-Fried's Sentence Might Be Lighter Than You'd Expect

[Feb 16, 2024 8:01 AM] Restitution paid to victims can be considered when sentencing, and judges in the Southern District of New York routinely impose shorter terms than guidelines suggest for white-collar cases.

Ether-Based Crypto Dollar Issuer Ethena Raises $14M, Opens Access to Public

[Feb 16, 2024 7:32 AM] Ethena's USDe "synthetic dollar" is independent from the traditional financial system and aims to offer a dollar-denominated, yield-bearing savings vehicle for investors outside of the U.S.

First Mover Americas: Bullish Week for Bitcoin and VeChain

[Feb 16, 2024 7:28 AM] The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Feb. 16, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Bitcoin's Latest Rally is Different as BTC Rises Alongside U.S. Dollar and Treasury Yields

[Feb 16, 2024 5:30 AM] Bitcoin has managed to chalk out a double-digit rally recently, ignoring the strength in the dollar index and Treasury yields.

U.S. Regulators Do Have Some Control Over Stablecoin Tether: JPMorgan

[Feb 16, 2024 3:06 AM] USDT's appeal relative to other stablecoins will likely diminish as regulations will require more transparency and compliance with new anti-money laundering standards, the report said.

Crypto Traders See 20% Chance of Bitcoin Topping $70K by April End: DeFi Options Marketplace Lyra

[Feb 16, 2024 1:25 AM] Bitcoin has rallied 35% in three weeks, with mining reward halving due in April.

Asset Manager Jupiter’s Crypto Investment Scrapped by Compliance Team: FT

[Feb 16, 2024 12:50 AM] The firm's Gold & Silver fund made a $2.58 million investment in an XRP ETP, which was later cancelled.

Did Elizabeth Warren Just Endorse Bitcoin? Not So Fast

[Feb 15, 2024 3:43 PM] A stunt from Bitcoin supporters led to the appearance that the U.S. senator and staunch cryptocurrency opponent Elizabeth Warren signed an order for a flag to be flown over the U.S. capitol commemorating Satoshi Nakamoto.

Coinbase Shares Surge After It Crushes Wall Street Expectations

[Feb 15, 2024 3:19 PM]

U.S. Federal Reserve Gov. Waller Says DeFi Could Boost Dollar's Global Strength

[Feb 15, 2024 2:20 PM] Crypto critics often warn of digital currencies' potential to destabilize the U.S. dollar, but Federal Reserve Gov. Christopher Waller argued that stablecoins' dependence on the dollar could actually strengthen the U.S. fiat currency as…

Bitcoin's Rise to $52K Is Driven by Strong U.S. Demand, the Coinbase Price Premium Suggests

[Feb 15, 2024 1:39 PM] Massive inflows into spot bitcoin ETFs made headlines recently, but there are other metrics that showcase U.S. investors' appetite for the asset.

Rockwallet Steps in to Adopt Wyre’s Customers Following Shutdown

[Feb 15, 2024 12:30 PM] According to the crypto payments company Wyre, based in San Francisco, which ceased operations in June 2023, the multi-currency self-custodial wallet platform Rockwallet has taken over Wyre’s entire customer base. On Thursday, Rockwallet…

MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Holdings Now Worth Over $10 Billion

[Feb 15, 2024 11:05 AM] MicroStrategy's investment in bitcoin has reached a significant milestone, with the company's holdings now valued at over $10 billion as BTC rises above $52,000. This achievement underscores MicroStrategy's steadfast commitment to bitcoin as a…

Quicknode Enhances Blockchain Infrastructure With Zksync Hyperchain Support

[Feb 15, 2024 10:30 AM] Quicknode, a leading blockchain infrastructure provider, has officially expanded its offerings to include support for Zksync hyperchains, enhancing its custom chains solution portfolio. This development introduces a new level of scalability and…

Craig Wright Witnesses Face Questions About Their Memories in COPA Trial

[Feb 15, 2024 10:19 AM] Lawyers for the Crypto Open Patent Alliance declared that the recollection of the witnesses today was "hazy" and "confused."

Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy Bitcoin Bet Tops $4B in Profit

[Feb 15, 2024 9:50 AM] The company was the owner of 190,000 bitcoin as of the end of January.

Protocol Village: QuickNode Adds Support for ZkSync Hyperchains

[Feb 15, 2024 9:30 AM] The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Feb. 15-21.

First Mover Americas: Crypto Remains Resilient as Japan, UK Slip Into Recession

[Feb 15, 2024 8:39 AM] The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Feb. 15, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Crypto Money Laundering Dropped 30% Last Year, Chainalysis Says

[Feb 15, 2024 8:00 AM] Illicit addresses sent $22.2 billion in cryptocurrency to services in 2023, a decrease from $31.5 billion in 2022, and centralized exchanges remain the primary destination.

Bitcoin Soars Above $52K, Yet Public Interest Shows Decline, Google Trends Data Reveals

[Feb 15, 2024 7:33 AM] As bitcoin’s value surged to $52,545 this week, the fascination with it appears subdued, with Google Trends indicating a low level of interest. Currently, global metrics from the last 90 days reveal the search term “bitcoin”…

Coinbase Upgraded to Neutral Ahead of Earnings at JPMorgan as Shares Surge

[Feb 15, 2024 7:09 AM] The bank lifted its rating on Coinbase stock to reflect rising crypto prices following the approval of spot bitcoin ETFs in the U.S.

U.S. Cyber Authorities Investigate 'Binance Trust Wallet' iOS App for Vulnerabilities

[Feb 15, 2024 4:16 AM] The Binance-owned wallet has been the victim of multiple cyber attacks during 2023.

Solana’s SOL Futures Rack Up $1B in Record Bullish Bets

[Feb 15, 2024 3:50 AM] The present bias towards long positions means potential for a long squeeze, where investors who hold long positions feel the need to sell into a falling market to cut their losses.

Jump in Ether's Relative Strength Index Warrants Your Attention. Here is Why

[Feb 15, 2024 3:22 AM] Ether's 14-week RSI has topped 70, a threshold that marked previous parabolic bull runs.

Ether Traders Target $3.5K as ETH Jumps on ETF Expectations

[Feb 15, 2024 3:14 AM] Several traditional financial firms are vying for an ether exchange-traded fund in the U.S., a move that is boosting the token’s medium-term outlook.

BitTorrent's BTT Surges 12% as Owner Tron Completes TRX Burn

[Feb 15, 2024 3:10 AM] BitTorrent's BTT token is issued on Tron, and continues to surge on the network's positive news.

Cathie Wood's ARK Invest Sells Coinbase Shares for First Time in a Month

[Feb 15, 2024 2:55 AM] ARK sold $34.3 million of shares in the crypto exchange, which is due to report earnings after the U.S. market closes.

Telefónica Teams Up With Chainlink to Provide Security Against 'SIM Swap' Hacks

[Feb 15, 2024 2:30 AM] The partnership will be a "significant step" in integrating telecom capabilities into the blockchain technology, the firms said.

Bitcoin-Yen Pair Hits Record High, Reflects Stress on Japan's Fiat Currency

[Feb 15, 2024 12:07 AM] Bitcoin's ongoing rally is telling of current market perceptions about fiat currencies, with sentiment being weakest for the Japanese yen.

Report: Genesis Global Cleared to Unload $1.3 Billion in GBTC Shares

[Feb 14, 2024 5:30 PM] Genesis Global Capital has received authorization to offload its stake in Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), valued at approximately $1.3 billion. Genesis Global Permitted to Liquidate $1.3 Billion in Bitcoin Trust Shares According to…