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Crypto VC Market 'Tepid' as Q3 Investments Declined 20%, Says Galaxy Digital

[Oct 16, 2024 4:49 PM] Scared away by the various crypto collapses in 2022, institutional allocators have yet to make a comeback.

Bitfinex Hacker Ilya Lichtenstein Should Serve 5 Years in Prison, DOJ Says

[Oct 16, 2024 4:25 PM] Prosecutors have requested that Ilya “Dutch” Lichtenstein, who pleaded guilty last year to the 2016 hack of crypto exchange Bitfinex, should spend five years behind bars for his crime.

Crypto Usage Setting Records Amid Regulatory Uncertainty, A16z Says in Report

[Oct 16, 2024 4:00 PM] The report highlights a dramatic increase in blockchain activity, with 220 million addresses interacting with the technology at least once in September, triple the number in late 2023.

Donald Trump-Supported World Liberty Financial Raises Just 4% of Token Sale Target on First Day

[Oct 16, 2024 3:09 PM] Just over 792.36 million tokens of a 20 billion target have been sold since its hushed started at 12:40 UTC on Tuesday, raising nearly $11 million for the project.

Editorial: We Applaud Trump’s Crypto Efforts Though His Record, Rhetoric Raise Red Flags

[Oct 16, 2024 3:03 PM] We applaud Former President Donald Trump for making crypto a campaign issue and wish his opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, would say more about it.

Italy to Raise Capital Gains Tax on Crypto to 42% From 26%: Reports

[Oct 16, 2024 2:32 PM] Italy's Deputy Finance Minister Maurizio Leo has said the nation will raise taxes on capital gains on cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin to 42% from 26%, according to Reuters and Bloomberg.

Dogecoin Price Surges 10% as Elon Musk’s 'Department of Government Efficiency' Gains Traction

[Oct 16, 2024 2:10 PM] Some market watchers expect a Trump win and Musk’s closeness to the Republican as forthcoming catalysts for dogecoin.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: LTC Gains 3%, Leading Index Higher

[Oct 16, 2024 2:01 PM] Bitcoin Cash also joined Litecoin as a top performer, gaining 2.8% since Tuesday.

U.S.-Listed Bitcoin Miners Hit Record 29% of Network Hashrate in October: JPMorgan

[Oct 16, 2024 1:11 PM] The network hashrate has risen 4% so far this month, while the hashprice is up less than 1%, the report said.

Bitcoin Tops $68K, With Dominance Over Crypto Market Hitting New Cycle High

[Oct 16, 2024 12:58 PM] Bitcoin dominance climbs to 58.91%, the highest level in 3.5 years, last reached in April 2021.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Moves Above $68K Amid Renewed Bullishness

[Oct 16, 2024 12:01 PM] The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 16, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

CoinDesk Buys Crypto Data Provider CCData and CryptoCompare

[Oct 16, 2024 11:00 AM] CoinDesk plans to integrate CCData's platform into its existing products

Open Interest on CME Bitcoin Futures Hits All-Time High, Signals Further Bullishness

[Oct 16, 2024 10:15 AM] CME Bitcoin Futures Open Interest Hits All-Time High with Third-Largest Five-Day Increase, Following Two Price Surges.

Hong Kong Police Bust Group Running $46M Crypto Investment Scam Using Deepfakes

[Oct 16, 2024 9:57 AM] A total of 27 people between the ages of 21 and 34 were taken into custody suspected of conspiracy to defraud following a raid on a Hong Kong office.

Bitcoin's Inverse Ties With Dollar Index Challenged as U.S. Election Looms

[Oct 16, 2024 6:34 AM] Traders seek upside exposure in BTC even as FX option indicate a bias a bullish bias for the dollar index.

Dubai's VARA Has Struck Correct Balance in Licensing Time Frame, Says Senior Official

[Oct 16, 2024 5:51 AM] Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority believes it has struck the correct balance in terms of time taken to award licenses to crypto-related applicants, its senior official Sean McHugh told CoinDesk in an interview on Tuesday, disputing any…

Tesla Relocates $760M Worth of Bitcoin, While Spacex Funds Remain Untouched

[Oct 16, 2024 4:30 AM] On Oct. 15, 2024, Tesla initiated a transaction, transferring 1,800 BTC at precisely 5:03 p.m. EDT at block height 865,811. Following this initial move, the company shifted a grand total of 11,509 BTC, valued at more than $760 million, from its…

Trump Touts New Crypto Token After Initial Sales Are a Dud

[Oct 15, 2024 11:29 PM] A token sale for World Liberty Financial was active earlier on Tuesday before the site crashed.

Bitget Wallet Reaches 40 Million Users in Growing Web3 Space  

[Oct 15, 2024 10:10 PM] Bitget Wallet, a non-custodial crypto wallet, has now surpassed 40 million users, achieving more than 100% growth since March 2024. In September alone, the app was downloaded nearly 6 million times, making it the second most downloaded…

Grayscale Looks to Turn Multi-Token Fund Into ETF

[Oct 15, 2024 9:59 PM] Grayscale Investments has filed to turn its multi-token fund, the Grayscale Digital Large Cap Fund, into an exchange-traded fund.

Is Elon Musk Selling Bitcoin? Tesla Transfers All $760M of Its BTC to Unknown Wallets.

[Oct 15, 2024 9:57 PM] On-chain data indicates that wallets associated with Elon Musk's electric car company have begun moving funds.

Polymarket Predicts Trump Leading Harris by 58.3% in 2024 Election Odds

[Oct 15, 2024 7:41 PM] According to the latest data from Polymarket, former President Donald Trump is holding a commanding lead over Vice President Kamala Harris in the race for the 2024 election. As of Tuesday afternoon, Trump’s odds stand at 58.3%, compared to Harris’s…

Coinbase Escalates SEC Fight Over the Agency's Inside Chatter on ETH

[Oct 15, 2024 7:05 PM] An intermediary for the biggest U.S. crypto exchange, Coinbase Inc. (COIN), is cranking up its legal fight over the Securities and Exchange Commission's unwillingness to produce documents revealing the regulator's internal thinking on whether to…

Canary Capital Files Registration for Litecoin ETF With SEC

[Oct 15, 2024 6:30 PM] Canary Capital has submitted a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its new exchange-traded product, the Canary Litecoin ETF. The ETF will provide investors with exposure to the value of litecoin (LTC)…

Why the $172B Stablecoin Market Could Send Crypto Prices Higher

[Oct 15, 2024 6:11 PM] The stablecoin market isn’t unlike Berkshire Hathaway’s enormous cash stash – it’s sitting there ready to be deployed, according to CoinMarketCap’s Alice Liu.

Petition Calls for Roger Ver’s Immediate Release and Pardon

[Oct 15, 2024 5:45 PM] A petition initiated by freedom advocate Aaron Day, calling for the release and pardon of Roger Ver, has gathered 245 signatures out of a goal of 500. Ver, the founder of Bitcoin.com, is facing extradition to the U.S. on charges of tax evasion…

Ex-Valkyrie Founder’s Canary Capital Group Files for First Litecoin ETF

[Oct 15, 2024 5:02 PM] Canary Capital Group, a new digital asset-focused investment firm founded by former Valkyrie Funds co-founder Steven McClurg, seemingly wants to become a leader in the world of crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) rather than a follower.

Why This ETF Expert Is Bullish on Ethereum and Says Washington’s Crypto Stance Is Misunderstood

[Oct 15, 2024 3:16 PM] If Vice President Kamala Harris beats Donald Trump in the U.S. presidential election, that could be good for Ethereum, though crypto is in good shape either way, Bitwise's Matt Hougan says.

Bitcoin Jumps to Just Shy of $68K Before Quick Plunge Lower

[Oct 15, 2024 2:21 PM] Digital assets are finally beginning to pay attention to not just the growing chance of a Trump victory in November, but also a GOP sweep, said Standard Chartered's Geoff Kendrick.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: ICP Drops 3.5% as Index Inches Lower From Monday

[Oct 15, 2024 1:33 PM] Uniswap joined Internet Computer as one of the weakest performers, falling 3.2%