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Bitcoin Lightning Startup TMRW Raises $1.3 Million Funding

[Aug 21, 2024 12:31 PM] Miami-based Bitcoin startup TMRW has raised $1.3 million in pre-seed Funding to develop its social payments app powered by the Bitcoin Lightning Network. Maple VC led the funding round, and Bitcoin angel investors like Brad Mills joined the…

Cipher's Bitcoin Mining Business Remains Compelling, Canaccord Says

[Aug 21, 2024 12:31 PM] The mining business is a standout in the sector in terms of exahash growth, operating performance and low power costs, the report said.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Holds Below $60K Before U.S. Jobs Data Revision

[Aug 21, 2024 12:06 PM] The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Aug. 21, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Mt. Gox Moves Over $700 Million in Bitcoin

[Aug 21, 2024 12:02 PM] The notorious Mt. Gox exchange has made its first major Bitcoin transaction in weeks, shifting over $700 million worth of BTC to unknown wallets.According to data tracked by Arkham Intelligence, Mt. Gox moved 12,000 BTC worth $709 million to one…

Story Protocol Developer Raises $80M Series B, Led by A16z, for Intellectual Property Chain

[Aug 21, 2024 12:00 PM] "We’re focused on solving a real problem that impacts the creative industry, not just creating another technical tweak," Story Protocol CEO SY Lee says.

German Regulator Seizes 13 Crypto ATMS

[Aug 21, 2024 11:44 AM] The machines were operating without the required BaFin permission and posed money laundering risks, the statement by BaFin said.

Bitcoin Miner Bitfarms to Buy Rival Stronghold Digital for $175M in Stock, Debt

[Aug 21, 2024 11:16 AM] The deal comes weeks after Riot Platforms dropped a bid to buy Bitfarms, choosing to overhaul the company's board before pursuing a takoever again.

Tether Plans to Develop UAE Dirham-Pegged Stablecoin Alongside Phoenix Group

[Aug 21, 2024 10:30 AM] Tether plans to seek licensing for the stablecoin under the U.A.E. Central Bank's Payment Token Services Regulation.

Bitcoin Metrics Signal Weak Demand as BTC ETF Hype Slows: CryptoQuant

[Aug 21, 2024 10:17 AM] Apparent demand has slowed considerably since early April and even dipped into negative territory this month, the firm noted.

Institutions Are Still Buying Bitcoin ETFs, Bitwise Says

[Aug 21, 2024 8:35 AM] The number of institutional investors holding bitcoin ETFs rose 14% in the second quarter of the year to 1,100, the report said.

Zenrock Aims to Calm Users' DeFi Wobbles With Decentralized Custody Offering

[Aug 21, 2024 8:21 AM] Crypto custody upstart Qredo has got a new lease of life after being bought out of administration by Dan Tapiero’s 10T Holdings and 1RoundTable Partners. The company is soon to relaunch as Zenrock.

Bitcoin Bear Trap? Goldman Says Wednesday's U.S. Jobs Report Is Likely to Overstate Weakness

[Aug 21, 2024 8:14 AM] On Wednesday, the Bureau of Labor statistics will publish a preliminary estimate of the benchmark revision to the level of monthly nonfarm payrolls (jobs report) from April 2023 to March 2024.

Trump Tops Harris on Polymarket; Tron, Cardano in the Green as Bitcoin Sinks

[Aug 21, 2024 7:54 AM] Traders said that bitcoin would need to break above the $61,000 level and stay above it if sentiment were to change among market participants. PLUS: Trump retakes lead over Harris and Tron’s TRX surges on Sunpump.meme’s growth.

Another Crypto 'Fraudster' Arrested in Montenegro, Where Do Kwon Awaits Extradition: Reports

[Aug 21, 2024 7:10 AM] Polish national Roman Ziemian, the co-founder of digital currency trading platform FutureNet who allegedly defrauded users out of around $21 million has been detained in Montenegro, according to multiple reports citing an announcement from the…

Mt. Gox Moves $700M in Bitcoin, BTC Unmoved at $59K

[Aug 21, 2024 5:40 AM] According to Galaxy's Alex Thorn expects only 1,265 BTC, woth over $70 million, may be offloaded in the market.

Polymarket Odds Suggest 81% Chance of RFK Jr. Exiting 2024 Race as Shanahan Hints at Trump Alliance

[Aug 20, 2024 8:30 PM] Based on Polymarket odds, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a 2024 independent presidential candidate, has a 81% probability of exiting the race after his running mate, Nicole Shanahan, hinted that their campaign might align with former President Donald…

Crypto-backed Candidate Ansari Narrowly Wins Arizona Primary by 39 Votes

[Aug 20, 2024 8:20 PM] Another crypto fan is likely to arrive in Congress next year, with Yassamin Ansari winning her Democratic primary race in Arizona by a scant 39 votes, a result confirmed Tuesday after an automatic recount.

Second Solana ETF Approved in Brazil

[Aug 20, 2024 7:40 PM]

Nigeria Plans to Introduce Crypto Licensing Process: Bloomberg

[Aug 20, 2024 3:04 PM] The SEC wants to issue its first licenses for digital service and tokenized assets as early as this month.

Ledn Secures Industry First $50M Bitcoin-Backed Syndicated Loan from Sygnum

[Aug 20, 2024 3:02 PM] Ledn, a leading digital lending platform, has officially secured a $50 million Bitcoin-backed syndicated loan from Sygnum, a Swiss digital asset banking group with ~$4.5 billion in client assets, according to a press release sent to Bitcoin…

Truflation Unveils Real-Time Inflation Tracker for Argentina Amid Milei’s Economic Overhaul

[Aug 20, 2024 2:30 PM] Truflation has rolled out a fresh inflation tracker and calculator tailored for Argentina, bringing a dynamic source of real-time economic data to the table. This innovative tool empowers Argentinians to gauge how inflation is affecting their…

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: AVAX and NEAR Lead as Index Gains 2.2%

[Aug 20, 2024 1:44 PM] Avalanche surged 6%, and NEAR followed with a 4.6% increase, as all but one asset posted gains.

Dark Pools Dominate Ethereum as Private Transactions Surge – at Least by One Measure

[Aug 20, 2024 1:00 PM]

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Returns to $61K, Outperforms Broader Crypto Market

[Aug 20, 2024 12:01 PM] The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Aug. 20, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

U.S. Leading Economic Indicators Continue to Fall, No Longer Signal Recession

[Aug 20, 2024 10:36 AM] The U.S. recession fears were partly responsible for the early August slide in stocks and cryptocurrencies.

State Street Selects Taurus for Crypto Custody, Tokenization

[Aug 20, 2024 10:30 AM] The bank will start with tokenization and plans to offer digital asset custody once the U.S. regulatory environment improves.

U.S.-Listed Bitcoin Miners Have the Upper Hand Over Unlisted Peers: Bernstein

[Aug 20, 2024 10:19 AM] The ability to raise debt or equity in the world's deepest capital markets is a major advantage, the report said.

Metaplanet Buys Additional ¥500 Million Worth of Bitcoin

[Aug 20, 2024 8:50 AM] Metaplanet, a publicly traded Japanese company, has purchased another ¥500 million ($3.7 million) worth of bitcoin. This latest buy comes after the firm secured a ¥1 billion loan last week to acquire Bitcoin.JUST IN: Japanese public company…

Floki Scores Major Deals With English Premier League Teams

[Aug 20, 2024 8:48 AM] Ecosystem tokens and its flagship Valhalla game will be widely featured on stadium screens and as uniform sponsors, boosting the project's visibility as part of an initial one-year contract.

Bitcoin Pops Over $61K, XRP Leads Gains Among Majors

[Aug 20, 2024 7:09 AM] Some traders expect market movements nearer to Friday when Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell is scheduled to speak at the Jackson Hole symposium.