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VanEck's Bitcoin ETF Records 2,200% Volume Surge in a Day

[Feb 21, 2024 2:05 AM] A sudden trading volume on VanEck’s HODL product seemed “retail armyish,” one analyst said.

Crypto Super PAC Fairshake Raises $4.9M From Winklevoss Twins: Report

[Feb 21, 2024 12:59 AM] Fairshake, a super political action committee (PAC), has now received funding of a total of $4.9 million from billionaire twins Cameron Winklevoss and Tyler Winklevoss, Bloomberg reported.

Starknet’s STRK Drops 53% Amid Token Issuance Criticism

[Feb 21, 2024 12:46 AM] The tokens started trading at around $5 apiece, exchange data shows, but fell ahead of significant token unlocks planned in the months ahead.

USDC Stablecoin’s Issuer Circle Dumps Tron Network; TRX Steady

[Feb 20, 2024 9:48 PM] Circle cited its “risk management” framework as part of the decision, among other factors.

Behind MDC Walls — Independent Reporter Captures Photo of Sam Bankman-Fried’s New Reality

[Feb 20, 2024 7:30 PM] This week, a prison snapshot featuring Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the ex-FTX chief, was released by the independent journalist Tiffany Fong. Capturing the first glimpse of SBF since his detention, the image places the once-prominent cryptocurrency…

Bitcoin ETF Trading Spikes to Busiest Session Since January Debut

[Feb 20, 2024 6:39 PM] Bloomberg exchange-traded funds analyst Eric Balchunas noted a particular uptick in volume for HODL and BTCW.

Pro-Crypto Lawyer John Deaton Enters Senate Race to Challenge Elizabeth Warren

[Feb 20, 2024 4:30 PM] Cryptocurrency advocate John Deaton has formally announced his candidacy for the Senate in Massachusetts, setting his sights on unseating the current Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren from her position. “I’m excited for the opportunity to fight…

Michael Saylor Not Interested in Selling: ‘Bitcoin Is the Exit Strategy'

[Feb 20, 2024 3:30 PM] Michael Saylor doesn’t plan to sell any of MicroStrategy' (MSTR)s bitcoin (BTC) anytime soon, or potentially ever, he said in an interview with Bloomberg TV on Tuesday.

Avalanche's AVAX Underperforms Ahead of $365M Token Unlock

[Feb 20, 2024 3:19 PM] Avalanche's AVAX was one of the few crypto assets that dipped in price over the past week as the token will undergo a $365 million unlocking event scheduled this week.

CME Group to Launch Micro Euro-Denominated Bitcoin and Ether Futures Amid Rising Demand

[Feb 20, 2024 2:30 PM] On Tuesday, CME Group unveiled plans to introduce micro euro-denominated bitcoin and ether futures, set to debut on March 18, contingent on regulatory green lights. These euro-based offerings will mirror their U.S. dollar-based equivalents, each…

Liquid Restaking Protocol Puffer Rakes in $1B in Deposits in Just 3 Weeks

[Feb 20, 2024 12:25 PM] Liquid restaking protocols are seeing ample demand from users as speculation mounts over potential applications for the Ethereum restaking juggernaut EigenLayer, and the prospects for rewards paid out to early users.

Stellar Starts Phased Rollout of 'Soroban' Smart Contracts

[Feb 20, 2024 11:40 AM] The "Protocol 20" upgrade, which adds support for Ethereum-style smart contracts to the decade-old payments-focused blockchain, had been delayed by three weeks due to precautions after a bug was found.

U.S. Bans Crypto Addresses Tied to LockBit Ransomware Group From Financial System

[Feb 20, 2024 10:57 AM] The U.S. government tagged a number of bitcoin and ether addresses as being tied to the LockBit ransomware group, which was taken down on Monday.

Galaxy Digital Stock Started at Buy at Canaccord

[Feb 20, 2024 9:47 AM] The investment bank said that the company represents one of the most diversified ways to play digital assets.

Mastercard’s Latest Crypto Loyalty Scheme Aims to Plug Google Pay Gaps

[Feb 20, 2024 9:29 AM] Mastercard is working with emerging markets-focused mobile payments app Swoo Pay to offer loyalty rewards in cryptocurrency.

Hong Kong's Central Bank Issues Guidance for Firms Offering Crypto Custodial Services

[Feb 20, 2024 9:09 AM] Hong Kong's central bank issued guidance for authorized institutions interested in providing custody services for digital assets.

Ether Hits $3K for First Time in Nearly 2 Years Amid Rising ETH ETF Excitement

[Feb 20, 2024 7:49 AM] The price of ether, the native token to the Ethereum network, rose past $3,000 for the first time since April 2022 on Monday, continuing a recent hot streak.

South Korea’s Ruling and Opposition Parties Make Crypto-Related Poll Promises Ahead of Elections

[Feb 20, 2024 7:37 AM] South Korea’s ruling political party and its opposition party are making poll promises related to crypto ahead of the national elections later this year scheduled for April 10.

First Mover Americas: Ether Flirts With $3K

[Feb 20, 2024 7:01 AM] The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Feb. 20, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Australians More Likely to Invest in Spot Bitcoin ETFs After U.S. Approval: Study

[Feb 20, 2024 7:00 AM] The U.S. approval of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) appears to have had a significant positive impact on the view Australians hold of both cryptocurrencies and bitcoin.

Bitcoin Options Trader Takes $20M Bet to Hedge Against Prices Dropping to $47K

[Feb 20, 2024 6:56 AM] The strategy provides a hedge against a potential bitcoin price pullback to $47,000 and costs over $20 million, according to crypto block trading service provider Greeks.Live.

Starknet Token STRK Begins Trading at $5 After Mammoth Airdrop

[Feb 20, 2024 6:10 AM] Starknet distributed 728 million tokens to around 1.3 million addresses in what is being dubbed as the largest airdrop of the year.

DeFi Platform Earning Yield by Shorting Ether Attracts $300M

[Feb 20, 2024 4:21 AM] Ethena offers a 27% annualized reward to holders of its USDe stablecoins, a yield mostly generated by shorting ether futures.

Bitcoin Order Books Are Most Liquid Since October as Market Depth Nears $540M

[Feb 20, 2024 3:35 AM] Order book liquidity indicates how easy it is to buy and sell large quantity at stable prices.

Jim Bianco Warns of Potential Risks in Bitcoin Market Due to Spot Bitcoin ETFs

[Feb 20, 2024 1:30 AM] Jim Bianco has raised concerns over the potential for a new kind of volatility in the bitcoin market, spurred by the dominance of speculative traders in the recently approved spot bitcoin ETFs. This development, he warns, could lead to significant…

Swiss Crypto Hedge Fund Tyr Capital Clashes With Client Over FTX Exposure: FT

[Feb 20, 2024 1:02 AM] Tyr investor TGT has brought claims against the hedge fund that it ignored several warnings over its ties with FTX.

UK Minister Expects Stablecoin and Staking Legislation Within Six Months: Bloomberg

[Feb 20, 2024 12:55 AM] UK Economic Secretary to the Treasury Bim Afolami has said the UK government was "pushing very hard" to bring legislation for stablecoins and staking services for crypto assets within six months, according to a Bloomberg report.

Crypto Funds See Record $2.45 Billion Global Inflows in a Single Week: Coinshares

[Feb 19, 2024 3:30 PM] In an unprecedented surge, crypto funds around the globe registered record inflows totaling $2.45 billion last week, marking a significant uptick in investor interest. This influx has propelled the total assets under management (AUM) back to levels…

Craig Wright Witness Defends Saying Headed for ‘Train Wreck’ With COPA Trial

[Feb 19, 2024 12:55 PM] Stefan Matthews said the damning message referred to poor trial prep and not Wright’s claims to being Bitcoin inventor Satoshi Nakamoto.

Bitcoin ETFs See Record $2.4B Weekly Inflows; BlackRock's IBIT Leads: CoinShares

[Feb 19, 2024 9:37 AM] Inflows significantly accelerated last week, indicating increasing demand for new spot-based ETFs, CoinShares' head of research James Butterfill said.