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First Mover Americas: BTC Treads Water Ahead of U.S. Jobs Report
6.9.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 6, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Magic Eden faces backlash over US service segregation
6.9.2024
Magic Eden’s US-exclusive domain introduces service restrictions, sparking frustration over feature limitations like airdrops
Bitcoin Sinks 3% as Markets Brace for Friday’s Jobs Report, Gold Climbs
5.9.2024
On Thursday, the crypto market mirrored the stock market’s downturn ahead of Friday’s anticipated U.S. jobs report. All major U.S. stock indices slipped into the red, with bitcoin (BTC) tumbling 3.6% in the past 24 hours. Meanwhile, gold enjoyed a nearly 1% gain, climbing back above...
Polymarket Odds: Trump 53% vs Harris 46% with 2 Months to U.S. Elections
5.9.2024
The U.S. presidential elections are just two months away and according to Polymarket data, Donald Trump leads the…
Trump family’s DeFi project wants to ‘ensure US dollar dominance’
5.9.2024
The project has teased a partnership and collaboration with DeFi protocol AAVE, possibly indicating World Liberty Financial will be built on the Ethereum blockchain.
Spreading USD-Pegged Stablecoins—Trump-Backed Defi Project Reveals ‘Transformative’ Plans
4.9.2024
Over the past few weeks, there’s been a buzz of intrigue and speculation around World Liberty Financial, a decentralized finance (defi) project led by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. After facing some rumors and critiques, the project’s X account finally released fresh details about its mission...
Crypto-Fan Deaton Gets Chance to Battle Elizabeth Warren for U.S. Senate
4.9.2024
The hope of crypto enthusiasts weary of industry pushback from Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) remains alive after the crypto sector's top candidate, lawyer John Deaton, won the Republican primary in Massachusetts and a chance to face Warren in the general election
2024 Presidential Race Predictions Powered by AI: Chatbots Now Favor Harris Over Trump
4.9.2024
Thirty-nine days ago, on July 27, 2024, Bitcoin.com News posed a question to a few AI-powered chatbots: Who will win the U.S. presidential election in 2024? At that moment, the match-up was between former President Donald Trump and the current Vice President Kamala Harris. Interestingly, the bots...
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Drops to Lowest Since August as U.S. Stocks Slide
4.9.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 4, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
SEC Might Challenge FTX Bankruptcy Estate From Paying Back Customers With Stablecoins
2.9.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may have thrown a spanner in the wheels of the confirmation of the FTX bankruptcy plan, according to a court filing Friday
Government Overspending Puts US in the ‘Fast Lane to Bankruptcy,’ According to Elon Musk
2.9.2024
In recent times, Elon Musk, the owner of X and the CEO and product architect at Tesla, Inc., has been voicing his concerns about inflation. This discussion became especially prominent after he interviewed former U.S. President Donald Trump. Just two days ago, Musk took to X, declaring that...
US Election-Year Bull Runs: How Bitcoin Historically Surged Post-Victory
1.9.2024
With just 65 days remaining until the U.S. presidential election, bitcoin wrapped up August with an 8.6% decline compared to where it started the month. Historically, in the last two election cycles, bitcoin’s value has only shown substantial appreciation after the election had ended and...
Telegram CEO Arrested, Coinbase CEO Bullish on Crypto Payments, and More — Week in Review
1.9.2024
The arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov in France has sent shockwaves through the crypto community. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong expressed optimism about the future of crypto payments, predicting it as the next big boom driven by advancements in technology. The SEC has issued a Wells notice...
Payments in National Currencies Surge to 92% Among SCO Members
1.9.2024
Payments in national currencies among Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) members have reportedly increased from 40% in 2022 to 92%, signaling a move away from reliance on the U.S. dollar. Similar to the BRICS economic bloc, the SCO, which includes Russia, China, India, and recently added Iran...
Dogecoin Manipulation Lawsuit Against Elon Musk and Tesla Dismissed
1.9.2024
Elon Musk and Tesla Inc. successfully had a lawsuit dismissed that accused them of manipulating the price of dogecoin (DOGE) for personal gain. A U.S. District Judge in Manhattan ruled that the plaintiffs failed to provide convincing evidence, despite multiple revisions of their claims. The lawsuit...
Block Scholes and Bybit Report Highlights Stability in Crypto Derivatives
31.8.2024
A recent study by Block Scholes and Bybit reveals a resilient crypto derivatives market, despite recent market turbulence. The report provides insights into futures, options, and perpetual contracts, emphasizing the sector’s ability to withstand significant market events. Futures Market...
$2 Billion Milestone Reached in Tokenized Treasury Bonds
31.8.2024
The U.S. Treasury bond-backed token economy has recently crossed a significant milestone, now exceeding $2 billion in value. Among the various projects contributing to this total, Blackrock and Franklin Templeton’s tokenized funds stand out, commanding a dominant 44.95% share of the net value....
Lightspark Presents Solution Linking Lightning Network Payments to Bank Accounts in the U.S.
31.8.2024
Lightspark, a Bitcoin Lightning Network financial services company, has announced the release of its UMA Extend feature, which focuses on increasing the interaction between crypto and legacy rails in the U.S. With UMA Extend, businesses can opt in for a direction that can be linked to an account...
A U.S. Crypto Bill's 2024 Chances
31.8.2024
Earlier this month, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) told the audience at a "Crypto4Harris" virtual event that he hoped to shepherd crypto legislation through Congress and have President Joe Biden sign the bill into law by the end of 2024. It was a bold promise, one that on first blush...
Crypto Holders Disproportionately Favor Trump for U.S. President, New Academic Poll Shows
30.8.2024
Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to court the cryptocurrency industry this election cycle seem to be paying off, according to the results of a new poll from Fairleigh Dickinson University