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Bitcoin’s Path to $80K Hinges on a Republican Election Outcome
9.10.2024
It’s common for financial markets to lean towards one political party over another, with speculation driving stock prices…
Everything HBO’s Bitcoin doc got wrong about Peter Todd and Satoshi
9.10.2024
HBO’s “Money Electric” suggests Bitcoin developer Peter Todd is Satoshi Nakamoto, but contradictions and timeline errors abound
Vaneck Launches $30M Fund to Boost Fintech, Crypto, and AI Startups
9.10.2024
Vaneck, a global investment management firm, has announced the launch of a $30 million early-stage venture fund targeting fintech, digital assets, and artificial intelligence (AI) startups. Vaneck’s $30M Fund to Invest in Fintech, Digital Assets, and AI Named Vaneck Ventures, the fund will...
VanEck launches $30M ventures fund for crypto and AI
9.10.2024
VanEck’s new $30 million fund, VanEck Ventures, will focus on investment in fintech, crypto and AI startups building next-generation payments
Crypto Community Rejects HBO’s Peter Todd-Satoshi Theory as Poor Journalism
9.10.2024
On Tuesday, HBO premiered its documentary “Money Electric,” attempting to portray software developer and Bitcoin contributor Peter Todd as the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto. Following the broadcast, Todd quickly took to X to set the record straight, stating, “I’m...
First Mover Americas: Crypto Market Muted After HBO Satoshi Reveal Falls Flat
9.10.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 9, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Palau Collaborates With Japan to Introduce Blockchain Savings Bonds
9.10.2024
The government of Palau has taken a major step towards integrating blockchain technology into its economy with the launch of Palau Invest, a digital savings bond platform. This initiative, developed in collaboration with Japan, offers citizens a unique opportunity to invest in national...
Whale Alert: $1M BTC Trade Bets on Volatility Expansion Outside $53K-$87K Range
9.10.2024
The long straddle involving the November expiry $66,000 call and put options crossed the tape on Deribit early Wednesday
Alchemy Pay Expands Crypto Virtual Card to Samsung Pay
9.10.2024
Alchemy Pay has announced the integration of its virtual card service with Samsung Pay, expanding its reach following the successful launch on Google Pay. This development enables users to seamlessly spend their cryptocurrency holdings at numerous retailers, both online and in-store, through...
Taiwan to trial crypto custody services through local banks in 2025
9.10.2024
Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission reportedly plans to start collecting applications from institutions interested in trialing Bitcoin custody services in the first quarter of 2025
Bitcoin Staking Protocol Babylon Attracts About 24,000 BTC in Deposits
9.10.2024
staking Bitcoin protocol Babylon has achieved a major milestone, pulling in 23,891.67071126 BTC in confirmed total value locked (TVL) and attracting 25.31K stakers after lifting the cap on its second staking round. This significant increase in participation underscores strong investor confidence...
BTC price retests $62K as Bitcoin preps 'very high impact' month end
9.10.2024
BTC price action is no longer getting US Bitcoin traders excited as the Coinbase Premium Index hits its lowest levels in over two months
Record Stablecoin Liquidity, Spike in BTC Transactions Could Fuel Bitcoin Price Surge
9.10.2024
Most crypto spot and futures trading are conducted against stablecoin pairs - and an increase signals capital parked on the sidelines to deploy on favorable catalysts
Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest dumps $36M of Robinhood stock
9.10.2024
ARK’s $36 million Robinhood sale came amid the stock price surging more than 100% year-to-date and posting multiyear highs
Nigeria Injects $543.5M to Shore up Naira
9.10.2024
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) injected $543.5 million into the Nigerian foreign exchange market between September 6th and 30th to address currency volatility. The bank attributed the volatility to high demand for imports and seasonal factors. Nigeria is facing foreign exchange shortages and...
86-year-old to pay $14M after admitting to running crypto Ponzi scheme
9.10.2024
Prosecutors only sought a five-year probation sentence for crypto schemer David Kagel because of his age and ailing health
Crypto Majors BTC, ETH, XRP Little Changed as HBO Calls Peter Todd the Bitcoin Creator
9.10.2024
A compelling expose could have impacted bitcoin and the broader market’s prices, but the crypto community is largely brushing off HBO’s hyped documentary
Brazilian Crypto Giants Team up to Launch Real-Pegged Stablecoin
9.10.2024
Bitso, Mercado Bitcoin, and Foxbit have joined forces to issue brl1, a stablecoin pegged to the value of the Brazilian real. The stablecoin will be issued on Ethereum and Polygon, with Cainvest providing liquidity for the BTC and ETH pairs listed on these exchanges and other markets to be developed...
Bitcoin Trapped Between 50 and 200-Day Averages as Bond Market Volatility Spikes, China Stocks Slide
9.10.2024
The MOVE index, which measures expected volatility in U.S. Treasury notes, spiked to the highest since January, hinting at tighter financial conditions ahead
Russia Jails Investigator for 16 Years for Taking 1,032-Bitcoin Bribe
9.10.2024
Russia has sentenced a former chief investigator Marat Tambiyev to 16 years in prison for accepting a bribe…