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Celo Cements Its Stablecoin Allegiance: Transaction Fees Now Can Be Paid With Stablecoins

[Mar 28 7:34 PM] Celo, a low-fee, usability-focused blockchain network, has approved a proposal to allow transaction fees to be paid with stablecoins. Network users can now transact only by holding USDC in their wallets, abstracting the complexity of holding other…

Dogecoin Leaps in Value, Reaches First $0.22 Peak Since 2021

[Mar 28 9:30 AM] The leading meme token by market value, dogecoin, experienced an 18% increase on Thursday, climbing to $0.22 per coin for its first ascent to this level since 2021. The ‘Dog Father’ Reigns: Dogecoin Soars 43.3% in 7 Days Against the…

First Mover Americas: Tokenized Treasury Notes Surpass $1B

[Mar 28 6:55 AM] The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for March 28, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

XRP ETF Premium Primed For Monumental Leap: Eyes Set On $500

[Mar 28 1:04 AM] XRP enthusiasts are in a frenzy after prominent community figure Chad Steingraber proposed a scenario where an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) could trade at a staggering 100x premium. Steingraber, a seasoned game designer, laid out his thoughts in…

Fetch.ai, Ocean Protocol, and Singularitynet to Merge Tokens Into ‘Artificial Superintelligence’ Coin

[Mar 27 8:30 PM] The teams from Fetch.ai, Ocean Protocol, and Singularitynet (SNET), three top projects in artificial intelligence (AI) on the blockchain, have announced their intention to amalgamate their tokens into a unified cryptocurrency named “artificial…

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin ETNs to Debut on London Stock Exchange

[Mar 26 6:43 AM] The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for March 26, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Triple-Digit Gains: Ondo Finance (ONDO) Explodes 138% — Should You Invest?

[Mar 26 3:10 AM] Ondo Finance (ONDO), a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol focused on tokenizing US treasuries, has witnessed a meteoric rise in its native token’s price over the past week. According to CoinMarketCap, although ONDO was only able to muster…

Analyst Presents Top 10 Cryptos To Turn $5,000 Into $500,000 By 2025

[Mar 25 12:00 PM] In a thread on X (formerly Twitter), the popular crypto analyst known as cyclop (@nobrainflip) delivered a bold forecast to his substantial following of 394,000. He proclaimed, “We are close to the biggest altseason in history. Everyone will…

First Mover Americas: Back in the Green

[Mar 25 6:56 AM] The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for March 25, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

What is Macro/Crypto Summer? Don’t Miss Out, Says Expert

[Mar 25 3:15 AM] In a thread on X (formerly Twitter), Raoul Pal, a renowned trading guru and the founder/CEO of Global Macro Investor and Real Vision, has illuminated the crypto community about the advent of what he terms as the “Macro/Crypto Summer.”…

TUSD’s Supply Halves as It Drops to 8th Rank Among Stablecoins

[Mar 24 7:05 AM] Over the past week, the stablecoin trueusd (TUSD) experienced a notable decrease in its supply. As of March 19, 2024, the circulation was approximately 1.1 billion TUSD, which then plummeted to just 612 million. Supply Slash Sees TUSD Fall From Top…

First Mover Americas: Fantom’s FTM Outperforms Market Ahead of Upgrade

[Mar 22 6:19 AM] The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for March 22, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Meme Coin Presale Trend Goes Wild on Solana: Almost $150 Million Raised

[Mar 21 2:30 PM] An investigation carried out by blockchain sleuth Zackxbt has found that the trend where individuals ask for funds on social networks and promote their meme coin launches has grown in popularity. Almost $150 million has been raised on Solana after…

AI Crypto Sector Stands Tall Amid Market Decline, Economy Bolsters by $7.54B in Just 30 Days

[Mar 21 8:30 AM] Amid a widespread downturn in the cryptocurrency markets this week, tokens based on artificial intelligence (AI) have nevertheless attracted billions of dollars in additional investment. In the last month, the AI-focused cryptocurrency sector has…

First Mover Americas: Crypto Market Volatility Heats Up

[Mar 21 6:08 AM] The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for March 21, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Santiment Reveals Best Altcoins Currently In “Opportunity Zone”

[Mar 20 12:00 PM] The on-chain analytics firm Santiment has revealed the altcoins that have recently surged into the mid-term “opportunity zone.” These Altcoins May Be More Likely To See Rebounds In a new post on X, Santiment has discussed what the…

Stablecoin Market Surpasses $150B, a First in 18 Months, After $980M Growth in 5 Days

[Mar 20 9:00 AM] The stablecoin sector achieved a significant milestone on March 20, 2024, hitting the $150 billion mark as the dollar-anchored market continues its expansion. In the last five days, the stablecoin sphere expanded by $980 million, breaking past the…

First Mover Americas: BTC's Drop Below $62K Is the Biggest Single-Day Loss Since FTX’s Collapse

[Mar 20 6:31 AM] The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for March 20, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Market Turmoil? Not For XRP: 130% Volume Spike Stuns Investors

[Mar 20 4:23 AM] The surge in XRP trading volume has been significant, with multiple sources reporting substantial increases over a short period. On March 19, 2024, CoinMarketCap data revealed an increase in XRP’s trading volume by 130% to over $4 billion…

Solana Announces Recommendations and Measures to Deal With Network Congestion

[Mar 19 1:30 PM] The Solana Foundation has announced several recommendations that developers should follow to cope with the high usage that the network is currently experiencing. The foundation recommended implementing priority fees, and a series of optimizations…

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Slumps, Liquidations Surge

[Mar 19 6:01 AM] The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for March 19, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Standard Chartered Raises Bitcoin Target: BTC Could Hit $150K This Year, $250K Next Year

[Mar 18 11:30 PM] Standard Chartered has raised its bitcoin forecast, predicting that the cryptocurrency’s price could reach $250,000 next year and $150,000 this year. The bank also adjusted its ether forecast as it anticipates the approval of a spot ether…

Jupiter Soars by Nearly 100%, Leading This Week’s Crypto Gainers

[Mar 18 9:30 AM] Over the past week, bitcoin and ethereum faced declines, while a number of alternative cryptocurrencies enjoyed significant appreciation. Notably, JUP soared by 99.5% against the dollar, with WIF climbing 42% and SOL increasing 37% in the same…

Bitcoin Threatens To Retreat To $60,000 As Bulls Seek Solid Ground

[Mar 18 3:49 AM] After a spectacular ascent to record highs, Bitcoin (BTC) is facing a reality check. The past week has seen a dramatic price correction, leaving investors wondering if this is a temporary setback or a sign of a more bearish future. The…

Despite Broad Crypto Downturn, Solana Hits $200 Range and Overtakes BNB

[Mar 17 6:30 PM] Based on the latest metrics, the cryptocurrency landscape has experienced a widespread but modest downturn. Yet, the digital asset solana has risen by 12.2% in the last 24 hours and 43% against the U.S. dollar over the past week. Currently, solana…

Bitcoin Crashes: Dip To $65,000 Triggers Over $400 Million Liquidation Avalanche

[Mar 16 8:23 PM] In a tumultuous turn of events, the cryptocurrency market has been rattled by a sharp decline in Bitcoin prices. After a sustained period of remarkable gains and record highs, Bitcoin has plunged to a weekly low of $65,000, marking a significant…

Avalanche Foundation Discloses First Batch of Meme Coin Holdings

[Mar 16 1:30 AM] The Avalanche Foundation has disclosed the first set of community coins, also called meme coins, in which the institution has invested under its $100 million Culture Catalyst fund launched in 2022. Coq inu, gecko, kimbo, nochill, and tech are the…

Ethereum Rollups Start Reaping Dencun Benefits: 99% Fee Drops Reported in Some Cases

[Mar 15 1:30 PM] Ethereum rollups, the layer 2 scaling structures, have started reaping the benefits of the recently applied Dencun upgrade. The update, which included EIP-4844, also known as Proto-Danksharding, has allowed transaction fees to decrease by 99% in…

Altcoins Fall: Will Ethereum And Solana Bulls Surpass Expectations?

[Mar 15 10:00 AM] After a six-week run, altcoins are cooling off, leading some to fear the worst. However, in a post on X, one crypto analyst urges calm, saying the dip is a normal part of any bull market and may even present opportunities for discerning traders and…

Stablecoin Sector Expands by $4.95B in 12 Days, USDE Sees 376% Supply Increase, Tether Hits $103B

[Mar 15 10:00 AM] In the past 12 days, the stablecoin sector has experienced a growth of $4.95 billion, reaching a new 2024 high of $149.03 billion in market valuation. Among various dollar-tied tokens that have seen their supply numbers go up over the last 30 days…