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JPMorgan Adds Programmable Payments to JPM Coin

[Nov 10, 2023 5:05 AM] Previously clients would need to set standing orders for payments to take place at a particular time; now they can program them to kick in when the relevant criteria are met.

Bitcoin Could Hit $69K by Mid-2024 as it Enters Acceleration Phase, Analyst Says

[Nov 10, 2023 4:52 AM] BTC prices have doubled this year amid a spot ETF push by prominent traditional finance firms.

Michael Saylor’s Massive Bitcoin Bet Crosses $1B in Unrealized Profit

[Nov 10, 2023 3:50 AM] Saylor’s business software company, MicroStrategy, held more than 158,000 bitcoins as of Friday.

Ethereum Fees Briefly Jumped to $100 After BlackRock’s ETH ETF Filing

[Nov 10, 2023 1:56 AM] Fees spiked to as high as 270 gwei late on Thursday, the data shows, temporarily touching a level last seen in June 2022.

UBS Group’s Wealthy Clients Can Now Trade Some Crypto ETFs in Hong Kong: Bloomberg

[Nov 10, 2023 1:17 AM] The news comes a day after HSBC, one of the world's largest banks, said it plans to start a digital-assets custody service for institutional clients.

CME Topples Binance as Top Bitcoin Futures Exchange as Crypto ETF Excitement Soars

[Nov 9, 2023 11:26 PM] CME's rise to the top rank highlights the growing institutional demand for bitcoin, as the venue is almost exclusively used by large traditional financial institutions, one analyst noted.

Blackrock Files to Launch Ethereum Trust ETF on Nasdaq, Eyes Spot Crypto Market Entry

[Nov 9, 2023 7:30 PM] In a significant development for cryptocurrency investment vehicles, Blackrock Inc., through its subsidiary Ishares Delaware Trust Sponsor LLC, has filed a 19b-4 form with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list shares of the…

HSBC Announces Plans to Offer Digital Assets Custody Services for Institutions

[Nov 9, 2023 5:00 PM] HSBC, the London-based financial institution, announced its plans to launch an institution-focused digital assets custody service in 2024. Zhu Kuang Lee, chief digital, data and innovation officer at HSBC, explained that the bank had experienced an…

Ether Surges to 7-Month High, Outshines Bitcoin on BlackRock ETF Plans; Altcoins Plunge

[Nov 9, 2023 4:59 PM] Bitcoin hit an 18-month high near $38,000 before pulling back sharply.

BlackRock's Ethereum ETF Plan Is Confirmed in Nasdaq Filing

[Nov 9, 2023 3:33 PM] The world's largest asset manager already made waves by seeking to list a bitcoin ETF

Celsius Bankruptcy Saga Nears Closure as Court Approves Restructuring Plan

[Nov 9, 2023 3:15 PM] In a pivotal moment for Celsius Network LLC and its affiliates, the Southern District of New York Bankruptcy Court has issued a confirmation order for the modified joint Chapter 11 Plan of the crypto lender. The approval sets the stage for a…

Bitcoin Fees Climb 150% in 3 Days as Block Space Grows More Expensive

[Nov 9, 2023 1:30 PM] Transaction fees within the Bitcoin network have surged considerably, eclipsing the figures recorded merely three days prior. A transfer deemed high-priority, which formerly cost an average of $3.38, now demands a fee of $8.46. This significant…

Wild Bitcoin, Ether Price Swings Spur $400M of Crypto Liquidations, the Most Since August

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Blackrock Registers Ishares Ethereum Trust With Delaware’s Division of Corporations

[Nov 9, 2023 11:30 AM] Blackrock may be taking steps toward obtaining approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a spot ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the near future. This comes on the heels of the company’s application for an…

Coinbase, Ether Liquid Staking Tokens Lido, RocketPool Surge on BlackRock ETH ETF News

[Nov 9, 2023 10:41 AM] Asset management giant BlackRock registered a Delaware company for a spot ether trust, fueling speculations about a potential ETF filing.

Venture Capital Lightspeed Faction Starts $285M Fund for Blockchain Startups

[Nov 9, 2023 10:00 AM] The new fund will focus mainly on early-stage crypto projects, participating in seed-stage and Series A funding rounds.

EU Parliament Approves Data Act With Smart-Contract Kill Switch Provision

[Nov 9, 2023 9:36 AM] The final version of the bill's text, reviewed by CoinDesk in July, revealed that it contained a smart-contract kill switch clause.

ETH Soars Above $2K as BlackRock iShares Ethereum Trust Registered as Corporate Entity in Delaware

[Nov 9, 2023 9:32 AM] BlackRock declined to comment on the filing.

Blockchain Staking Firms Update Best Practices Amid 'Increased Scrutiny'

[Nov 9, 2023 9:00 AM] The new “staking principles,” published by the Proof of Stake Alliance, aim to ensure consumer protections and promote innovation. Signers include Lido, Coinbase, Rocketpool, Blockdaemon.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Tops $37K

[Nov 9, 2023 8:17 AM] The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Nov. 9, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Polygon Labs Commences $85M Grant Program to Draw Builders to Its Ecosystem

[Nov 9, 2023 8:00 AM] Polygon Labs is offering a total of 110 million of its native token, MATIC, to projects in DeFi, gaming and social media, among others.

FTT Token Jumps 90% as Gensler Seemingly Paves way for FTX Reboot

[Nov 9, 2023 7:19 AM] FTT, the native token of defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has surged by 90% following comments from SEC chairman Gary Gensler in relation to a potential reboot of the exchange that collapsed one year ago.

Solana Tokens Sees Risky Bets Increase After End of Sam Bankman-Fried Trial

[Nov 9, 2023 6:05 AM] Bonk took center stage in the Solana ecosystem in January as sentiment around the blockchain network took a hit in the aftermath of the Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX exchange debacle.

India's Controversial Crypto Tax Should Be Cut After Failing to Achieve Aims, Think Tank Urges

[Nov 9, 2023 5:28 AM] India's most controversial crypto tax, the 1% TDS levy deducted at source, should be lowered to 0.01%, according to the findings of a new study.

U.S. Crypto Stocks Ride BTC Momentum in Pre-Market Trading

[Nov 9, 2023 5:14 AM] COIN, MSTR, HOOD and mining stocks were all showing upward movement in pre-market trading after BTC rose to its highest level in 18 months.

Exploring The Two 'Overlooked' Bullish Tailwinds for Bitcoin

[Nov 9, 2023 5:07 AM] As the spot ETF narrative hogs the limelight, the U.S. Treasury's recent decision to slow the pace of bond sales and worsening economic and geopolitical issues silently strengthen the bullish case in bitcoin.

Huobi Token Jumps 25% as HT Trading Volume Surges Overnight

[Nov 9, 2023 4:48 AM] Huobi token [HT], the native token of cryptocurrency exchange HTX, has surged to a five-month high of $2.95 following a rapid increase in trading volume.

NFT Giant Opensea Retrenches an Unknown Number of Employees

[Nov 9, 2023 4:30 AM] Opensea recently retrenched an unknown number of employees as part of what the CEO Devin Finzer describes as a rebuilding exercise. According to the CEO, taking this step helps Opensea build a foundation which enables it to innovate faster. Smaller…

Here's Why GTA VI Probably Won't Have a Crypto Component

[Nov 9, 2023 4:18 AM] Rumors are persistent that the next Grand Theft Auto will have a GameFi element. Lawyers aren't so sure, but there's a catch.

Standard Chartered, SBI Holdings Establishing $100M Investment Firm Targeting Crypto Startups

[Nov 9, 2023 4:06 AM] SC Ventures and SBI Holdings' Digital Asset Joint Venture investment company will be established in UAE and focus on firms in market infrastructure, risk and compliance, DeFi and tokenization.