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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Dominance Continues to Climb

[Oct 10, 2023 6:35 AM] The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 10, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Grocery Chain Trader Joe’s Sues Unaffiliated Crypto Project That’s Using Its Name; JOE Token Sinks

[Oct 10, 2023 6:21 AM] Grocery chain Trader Joe’s alleged the Trader Joe exchange chose a similar name to benefit from the former’s popularity.

Ether-Bitcoin Ratio Drops to 15-Month Low as ETFs Fail to Uplift Sentiment

[Oct 10, 2023 4:29 AM] The ratio has declined nearly 30% since Ethereum's Merge upgrade in September 2022.

Hamas-Linked Crypto Accounts Frozen by Israeli Police, With Binance's Help: Report

[Oct 10, 2023 4:10 AM] Israeli authorities had previously seized around 190 Binance accounts with alleged ties to terrorist groups.

China Debuts Digital Yuan Interconnection With Hong Kong Payment System During 19th Asian Games

[Oct 10, 2023 4:00 AM] The Chinese digital yuan, China’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), now features an interconnection with the Hong Kong payment system, allowing tourists coming to mainland China to purchase and top up a digital yuan wallet. The system…

Bank of Canada Study: CBDC Can Help Overcome Inclusion Issues

[Oct 10, 2023 2:30 AM] A recent study conducted by the Bank of Canada delved into the role a central bank digital currency (CBDC) would play in improving financial inclusion, digital inclusion, and accessibility. The study concludes that while the Canadian financial…

Bankman-Fried Seeks to Probe Lawyers’ Involvement in $200M ‘Sham’ Alameda Loans

[Oct 10, 2023 1:36 AM] The defendant in a multi-billion fraud trial is pressing to blame legal advice, despite judicial reluctance to let him.

Bitcoin, Ether Options Order Books Signal Calm Amid Mounting Risks

[Oct 10, 2023 1:33 AM] The bid-ask ratio in bitcoin and ether options markets leans below one, signaling a bias for volatility selling, one observer said.

Bankman-Fried's FTX Could Have Lost Over $1B Due to Lax Security Practices: Report

[Oct 10, 2023 1:26 AM] Attackers were able to steal nearly $400 million worth of various tokens after FTX was hacked in November 2022. But it could have been worse.

Bitcoin Hovers Over $27.5K, Crypto Bulls Face $100M Liquidations as Altcoins Drop

[Oct 10, 2023 12:02 AM] The ongoing conflict in the Middle East impacted prices of riskier assets, such as bitcoin, on Monday.

Estonia-Licensed Crypto Firms Blamed for €1 Billion in Damages

[Oct 9, 2023 10:30 PM] Bad actors exploited Estonia’s once liberal licensing regime for crypto companies to defraud investors and commit other crimes, an investigative report claims. The authors say they discovered dozens of such cases, including scams and schemes for…

Real-World Asset Loan Worth $20M Sours on DeFi Platform Goldfinch, Bringing RWA Lending Under Scrutiny

[Oct 9, 2023 4:07 PM] The development follows the default of a $5 million loan on Goldfinch made to an African robotaxi company.

Blocknative Reduces Headcount by Third, After Suspending Work on Relay Project

[Oct 9, 2023 3:06 PM] The company completed a restructuring in the wake of its decision to exit services related to its MEV-Boost Relay, a type of software used by Ethereum network validators.

Prosecutors Seek to Exclude AI Startup Anthropic’s Valuation From Bankman-Fried Trial

[Oct 9, 2023 2:30 PM] Amidst widespread media coverage highlighting Anthropic, the startup behind the generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Claude and its pending multi-billion-dollar infusion, federal prosecutors overseeing the Sam Bankman-Fried case are…

Ethereum Foundation Trades 1,700 ETH for $2.76 Million in USDC

[Oct 9, 2023 12:30 PM] Blockchain sleuths spotted the Ethereum Foundation trading 1,700 ETH for a hefty $2.76 million in USDC stablecoins. This comes hot on the heels of Ethereum’s co-founder, Vitalik Buterin, transferring a cool $3.79 million in ether within a…

Crypto Traders Suffer Over $100M in Liquidation Losses as Market Rout Deepens Amid Middle East Turmoil

[Oct 9, 2023 12:29 PM] Crypto traders suffered over $100 million of losses in liquidations on Monday, Coinglass data shows, as the digital asset market rout intensified.

Israel War Prompts Crypto Firms Including Fireblocks, MarketAcross to Start Aid Fund

[Oct 9, 2023 11:30 AM] The organization will host a multi-signature wallet to collect donations in multiple cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) as well as the dollar-linked stablecoins USDT and USDC.

Bitstamp Courts European Banks as Region's Incoming Crypto Rules Boost Confidence

[Oct 9, 2023 9:27 AM] The longest-running crypto exchange says three European banks are in talks about offering crypto services – a stark contrast to the U.S., where firms are wary amid a regulatory crackdown.

Italy’s Cipollone Defends Digital Euro as He Seeks ECB Role

[Oct 9, 2023 9:24 AM] Remarks at a parliamentary hearing suggest no digital currency swerve when Fabio Panetta steps down in November

Automated Bitcoin Inscription Service OrdinalsBot Raises $1 Million

[Oct 9, 2023 7:50 AM] In a significant development for the Bitcoin Ordinals ecosystem, OrdinalsBot has successfully procured more than $1 million in seed funding. Founded only earlier this year, on February 7, 2023, the platform quickly set itself apart by becoming the…

Another Set of Vintage 2012 ‘Sleeping Bitcoins’ Emerge From Dormancy With $6 Million Transfer

[Oct 9, 2023 7:30 AM] Last month, 19 distinct bitcoin addresses from 2012 awakened, moving coins that had remained untouched for over 11 years. Fast forward to this month, and we’ve already seen four such transfers from 2012. This Sunday, at block heights 811,239…

First Mover Americas: Crypto Funds See Largest Inflows Since July

[Oct 9, 2023 6:07 AM] The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 9, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Upbit Deflected 879 Hacking Attempts per Day in First Half of the Year

[Oct 9, 2023 5:42 AM] The exchange is immensely popular in the country and is known for attracting speculative rallies.

Ether Slides as Ethereum Foundation Swaps $2.7M ETH on Uniswap

[Oct 9, 2023 5:02 AM] The Foundation periodically sells tokens to cover costs, creating a temporary sell-off event in markets.

Protocol Village: VitaDAO, a ‘DeSci DAO,’ Launches Matrix Biosciences

[Oct 9, 2023 5:00 AM] The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the week of Oct. 9-15, with live updates throughout.

Bitcoin Is Better Than Digital Gold: Matrixport

[Oct 9, 2023 3:49 AM] SEC approval of a U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETF could result in inflows of as much as $30 billion, a report by the crypto service provider said.

Nomura-Backed Komainu Joins UK Crypto Register

[Oct 9, 2023 3:05 AM] The firm registered with the Financial Conduct Authority just before new ad rules took effect on Sunday.

Latam Insights: Argentina Announces National Digital Currency While Peso Sinks, Volcano Energy Launches Lava Pool

[Oct 9, 2023 2:30 AM] Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: The Argentine government announces a national digital currency project, Volcano Energy launches Lava Pool…

Deribit to List XRP, SOL, and MATIC Options; Seeks License in EU

[Oct 9, 2023 2:29 AM] Deribit controls over 85% of the global crypto options market.

Crypto Market Stable, Oil Prices Surge as Hamas Attack on Israel Jolts Markets

[Oct 9, 2023 1:32 AM] The U.S. pre-market futures slid Monday morning, while stock indexes in Asia slumped.