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Bitcoin ETFs Break Volume Record Led by BlackRock Amid Wild Crypto Price Action

[Feb 28, 2024 2:48 PM] U.S. spot bitcoin {{BTC}} exchange-traded funds (ETF) experienced another massive trading session Wednesday with BlackRock's bitcoin ETF (IBIT) breaking its volume record for the third consecutive day.

The Protocol: Bitcoin's Call for Volunteers, Ethena's USDe, Blast's Blast-Off

[Feb 28, 2024 2:35 PM] In this week's issue of CoinDesk's newsletter on blockchain technology, we've got an exclusive interview with Stacks co-creator Muneeb Ali. PLUS: More than $200 million of blockchain project fundraisings.

U.S. Government Crypto Wallets Transfer Nearly $1B of Bitcoin Seized From Bitfinex Hacker

[Feb 28, 2024 2:31 PM] Wallets containing bitcoin seized by the U.S. government in the notorious Bitfinex hack – later leading to guilty pleas for Ilya Lichtenstein and Heather "Razzlekhan" Morgan – have suddenly become active.

Edward Snowden Anticipates Government Acquisition of Bitcoin in 2024

[Feb 28, 2024 2:11 PM] Renowned whistleblower Edward Snowden has made a bold prediction on X today, suggesting that a national government will enter the Bitcoin market this year by purchasing BTC.JUST IN: Edward Snowden predicts "A national government will be…

Morgan Stanley Evaluating Spot Bitcoin ETFs for Its Giant Brokerage Platform: Sources

[Feb 28, 2024 1:25 PM] Since spot bitcoin ETFs went live in January, chatter has increased about the imminent arrival of the big registered investment advisor (RIA) networks and broker-dealer platforms.

Retail Investors Are Sleeping on Bitcoin's March Towards All-Time Highs: IntoTheBlock

[Feb 28, 2024 12:49 PM] Metrics that previously signaled retail froth are still at low levels, suggesting that this phase of bitcoin's rally is driven by institutional investors, IntoTheBlock analysts said.

Service Interruptions at Coinbase, Robinhood and Kraken as Bitcoin Soared to $64,000

[Feb 28, 2024 12:30 PM] On Wednesday, bitcoin’s value ascended to the vicinity of $64,000, during which time users of Coinbase and Robinhood reported disruptions in service. As of Feb. 28, 2024, Coinbase’s status page indicated the platform was suffering…

Coinbase Crashes Following Bitcoin Pump, CEO Cites 'Large Surge Of Traffic"

[Feb 28, 2024 12:22 PM] Coinbase, one of the leading Bitcoin and cryptocurrency exchanges, experienced a significant outage today as Bitcoin's price soared, leaving many users accounts malfunctioning. The disruption occurred amid a sharp increase in trading activity…

Bitcoin Suddenly Plummets 7% After Hitting $64K, Triggering Over $700M Crypto Liquidations

[Feb 28, 2024 12:08 PM] Bitcoin rose to $64,000 Wednesday before quickly reversed to $59,000, CoinDesk data shows.

El Salvador's Bukele Says Value of Country's Bitcoin Holdings Up Over 40%

[Feb 28, 2024 11:55 AM] The country's bonds have also surged to over 80 cents on the dollar.

Coinbase Adds 2 Software Programs for Ethereum Staking, to Reduce Concentration Risks

[Feb 28, 2024 11:54 AM] The publicly traded U.S. crypto exchange said it would add support for the additional Ethereum "clients" – computer programs used to access and run the distributed network – to help reduce dependence on the dominant Geth software.

Amid Ferocious Bitcoin Rally, a Coinbase Snafu Shows $0 Balances for Customers

[Feb 28, 2024 11:54 AM] Multiple users of Coinbase's U.S. platform said on Wednesday that their account balances were wiped out.

Craig Wright to Face New Allegations of Forgery in COPA Trial Over Ontier Emails

[Feb 28, 2024 11:13 AM] He's set to retake the stand on Friday to defend allegations initially made by his former lawyers that their correspondence submitted to court had been doctored.

VanEck Starts Digital Asset Management Platform and NFT Marketplace

[Feb 28, 2024 10:46 AM] The platform, called SegMint, aims to streamline the sharing of access and ownership of self-custodied assets.

Bitcoin Miner Marathon's Shares Outperform Peers Ahead of Possible 'Strong' Earnings Report

[Feb 28, 2024 10:36 AM] The miner is expected to report a "strong acceleration in Q/Q revenue growth" due to a rally in bitcoin prices, said a Jefferies analyst.

Bitcoin Surpasses $61,000 As New All Time High Approaches

[Feb 28, 2024 9:39 AM] Bitcoin surged past the $61,000 mark today, edging closer to a new all-time high as spot Bitcoin ETF inflows and investor enthusiasm continues to drive up prices. The milestone comes amid increasing interest in the Bitcoin market and growing…

Ark and 21Shares to Disclose Spot Bitcoin ETF Reserves Via Chainlink Integration

[Feb 28, 2024 8:00 AM] Asset managers Ark Invest and 21Shares have taken a step towards more transparency of their ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) by integrating Chainlink’s proof of reserves to bring reserve data on the Avalanche mainnet, the companies announced…

Finance Protocol Usual Introduces Stablecoin Backed by Real-World Assets

[Feb 28, 2024 8:00 AM] Profits are redistributed to the community by rewarding token holders with yields.

Liquid Restaking Protocol Ether.Fi Raises $23M Series A

[Feb 28, 2024 8:00 AM] Liquid restaking protocol ether.fi has raised $23 million in a Series A round led by Bullish Capital and CoinFund.

Crypto Political Operation Targets California's Katie Porter by Undermining Her Base

[Feb 28, 2024 8:00 AM] A leading crypto industry political operation, Fairshake, is trying to ensure that the U.S. Senate doesn't get a twin for its chief Washington antagonist Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) by trying to cut the legs from under U.S. Rep. Katie Porter…

Binance Nigeria Moved $26B Worth of Untraceable Funds in 2023, Central Bank Chief Says: Reports

[Feb 28, 2024 7:56 AM] The country's facing a crippling foreign exchange crisis and looking for ways to limit capital outflows, including via crypto.

Bitcoin Tops $63K for First Time Since November 2021

[Feb 28, 2024 7:30 AM] The rally continued Wednesday as the spot ETFs continued to see massive inflows of fresh money.

First Mover Americas: PEPE, Not BTC, Is The Top Trending Token

[Feb 28, 2024 7:01 AM] The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Feb. 28, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Solana Veterans Raise $17M for 'Backpack' Crypto Wallet, Exchange

[Feb 28, 2024 7:00 AM] Armani Ferrante's and Tristan Yver's startup raised the funds at a $120 million valuation.

Crypto Stocks Rise as Bitcoin Plows Through $59K for First Time Since 2021

[Feb 28, 2024 6:59 AM] Gains among exchange-traded funds were led by BlackRock's IBIT.

TON Rockets Nearly 40% After Telegram Says Will Share Ad Revenue Via Ton Blockchain

[Feb 28, 2024 6:49 AM] The Telegram Ad network will open to advertisers in March, founder Pavel Durov said in a broadcast on his official channel.

Crypto Traders Hedge Bitcoin Rally After 40% Rise in 4 Weeks, Options Data Show

[Feb 28, 2024 3:51 AM] Some traders have started buying puts to protect against a potential sharp decline, according to Greeks.Live.

Bitcoin Surges Above $59K as Bull Rally Continues

[Feb 28, 2024 3:04 AM] The “fear and greed” index reading is now at 87, a sign of “extreme greed.”

Lemon Report: Argentina Leads Crypto Adoption in Latam; Tether Dominates Stablecoin Sector

[Feb 28, 2024 2:30 AM] Argentina is leading the adoption of cryptocurrency in Latin America. According to a report titled “Argentina Crypto Capital,” produced by Lemon, a leading exchange in the country, four of every ten cryptocurrency apps in Latam are…

Crypto Custodian Finoa Offers Centrifuge’s Tokenized T-Bill Fund

[Feb 28, 2024 2:00 AM] Tokenized assets pioneer Centrifuge is linking its BVI-regulated Anemoy fund to Finoa’s 300-plus crypto institutions.