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OMFIF Survey Respondents Believe Substantial Level of Tokenization is Still Three Years Away

[Sep 17 1:00 PM] The Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum's digital assets report said that 92% of its respondents believe that financial markets will experience tokenization at some point.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Reclaims $59K as Traders Anticipate 50-Bps Fed Rate Cut

[Sep 17 12:02 PM] The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 17, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Singapore's DBS Bank to Launch Bitcoin and Crypto Options for Institutions

[Sep 17 11:58 AM] DBS, Singapore's largest bank, announced it would begin offering over-the-counter (OTC) options trading and structured notes linked to Bitcoin and crypto for institutional clients.JUST IN: Singapore's largest bank, DBS to launch #Bitcoin andâ

Arthur Hayes's Family Office Funds Bitcoin Core Developer

[Sep 17 11:35 AM] Maelstrom, the family office of Arthur Hayes, has awarded the first grant from its Bitcoin developer program to contributor Rkrux. The funding will support Rkrux working full-time on Bitcoin Core.Bitcoin relies on voluntary developers to maintain…

DYdX to Debut Perpetual Futures on Prediction Markets as DEX Seeks to Raise Profile

[Sep 17 11:11 AM] Decentralized finance needs to develop a unique offering relative to centralized venues, dYdX Foundation CEO Charles d'Haussy said.

Bhutan, Tiny Country With $3B GDP, Holds Over $780M in Bitcoin

[Sep 17 8:32 AM] Bhutan’s state-owned Druk Holdings touts digital assets as one of its focus investment groups.

Bitcoin Holds Above $58K as Odds of Big Fed Rate Cuts Jump to 67%

[Sep 17 6:49 AM] Markets are seeing a nearly 70% probability of a bigger 50 bps rate cut to the 4.7%-5% range, up from 25% a month ago.

Crypto Project World Liberty Financial, Promoted by Trump Family, Confirms Plan for Token

[Sep 17 2:55 AM] The team confirms that the governance token will be available under an SEC Regulation D exemption.

UK Finance, Member Banks See Benefits During Experimental Phase of a Tokenization, CBDC Platform

[Sep 16 11:01 PM] Barclays, Citi UK, HSBC and Natwest participated in the Regulated Liability Network test.

Microstrategy Announces $700M Private Offering for Debt Buyback and Bitcoin Acquisition

[Sep 16 10:30 PM] On Monday, U.S.-based Microstrategy, the publicly traded business intelligence (BI) company, unveiled plans for a private offering of $700 million in convertible senior notes. The BI firm plans to raise capital to pay off existing debt and purchase…

MicroStrategy Announces $700 Million Raise To Redeem Senior Secured Notes and Buy Bitcoin

[Sep 16 9:03 PM] MicroStrategy, a leading business intelligence and Bitcoin development company, has announced a proposed private offering of $700 million in convertible senior notes, due 2028. The offering will be made to institutional buyers under Rule 144A of…

Another Bitcoin Miner Adopts MicroStrategy's Playbook of Buying BTC in Open Market

[Sep 16 8:59 PM] Cathedra Bitcoin will move away from mining business and will develop data center instead.

Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy Plans Another $700M Convertible Note Issuance

[Sep 16 8:55 PM] The company is the largest corporate bitcoin holder with 244,800 bitcoin worth over $14 billion in its treasury.

Bitcoin and Crypto Voters Make Their Voices Heard at America Loves Crypto Stop in Wisconsin

[Sep 16 7:14 PM] On the heels of tour stops in Arizona, Nevada and Detroit, the America Loves Crypto tour rolled into Wisconsin on Friday, September 13, where local Bitcoin and crypto voters in the state rallied in support of pro-crypto candidates for the upcoming…

Trump's Crypto Gambit: What We Know About Today's Launch of World Liberty Financial

[Sep 16 7:08 PM]

CZ Set to Be Released From Prison on September 29

[Sep 16 6:55 PM] The Binance founder is currently living in a halfway house in San Pedro, California.

Bhutan’s Bitcoin Holdings Revealed: Kingdom Owns $780M in BTC from Mining

[Sep 16 4:42 PM] South Asian country Bhutan, a Buddhist kingdom on the Himalayas’ eastern edge, has been revealed as a major Bitcoin holder, owning 13,011 BTC worth around $780.49 million, according to a report by Arkham Intelligence. The public data company…

More than 40 Firms Join Central Bank Group to Explore Tokenization for Cross-Border Payments

[Sep 16 4:00 PM] More than 40 financial firms will join central bank group the Bank for International Settlements to explore how tokenization can enhance wholesale cross-border payments in Project Agorá, the BIS said on Monday.

Bitcoin Mining Profitability Remains at All-Time Lows as Prices Fall, Hashrate Rises, JPMorgan Says

[Sep 16 3:06 PM]

Multicoin Led $10M Raise for Crypto-Incentivized Internet Infrastructure Network Pipe

[Sep 16 2:30 PM] Pipe is planning to launch a testnet at the Breakpoint conference in Singapore.

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele to Present Debt-Free Budget for 2025

[Sep 16 2:22 PM] Bukele spoke during the commemoration of 203 years of El Salvador independence.

Mi Primer Bitcoin Promotes Two Staff Members to Leadership Roles

[Sep 16 2:00 PM] In the wake of Mi Primer Bitcoin’s three-year anniversary, the El Salvador-based organization announced that it has promoted two of its staff members — Reyna Chicas and Quentin Ehrenmann — to leadership positions.Chicas, a native Salvadoran who hasâ

BitGo Unveils Token Management Service for Crypto Foundations

[Sep 16 2:00 PM] Big names like Worldcoin and LayerZero are among the first customers of the Token Management Service, announced on Monday.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Index Sinks 3.7% as 19 of 20 Assets Fall

[Sep 16 1:39 PM] Polygon (MATIC) Lead Declines with a 10.3% Drop

Bitcoin Mining Shutdown Cause 20% Surge in Electricity Bills

[Sep 16 1:26 PM] The closure of a Bitcoin mining facility in the Norwegian town of Hadsel has led to a 20% increase in electricity bills for residents. The mine was shut down after the municipality declined to renew its permit due to noise complaints.Kryptovault…

First Neiro on Ethereum, Related to Dogecoin, Rockets 700% on Binance Spot Listing

[Sep 16 1:11 PM] Binance already offers NEIRO tokens as a futures product. But the surprise spot listing of a different NEIRO has fuelled a rocket rally.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren's Pro-Crypto Opponent, John Deaton, Has a Plan to Beat Her

[Sep 16 1:00 PM] Defeating U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), a national hero in progressive circles, seems a stretch for a relatively little-known Republican in the liberal bastion of Massachusetts. But candidate John Deaton, known among crypto fans for his…

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Pulls Back Before Probable Fed Rate Cut

[Sep 16 12:18 PM] The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 16, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

SEC Places Heavier Scrutiny on Binance's Token Listing, Trading Process in Proposed Amended Complaint

[Sep 16 11:00 AM] The SEC filed its proposed amended complaint against Binance on Thursday with a greater emphasis on the exchange's token listing process.

Flappy Bird Creator Dong Nguyen Comes Out of Social Media Retirement to Take a Swing at GameFi

[Sep 16 10:48 AM] Flappy Birds is back, but without the support of its original creator.