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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Regains $64K as ETF Flow Trends Flip Positive
26.9.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 26, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Daily Crypto Update: Bitcoin Loses Steam, Fear & Greed Index Hits Neutral
26.9.2024
After a bearish day, the crypto market lost its footing on Wednesday. Most of the top coins, including…
BlackRock Bitcoin ETF posts September's biggest daily inflow of over $180M
26.9.2024
BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF saw the highest daily inflow of any fund this month on Sept. 25, amid a wider five-day inflow streak across all spot Bitcoin ETFs in the United States
Bitcoin traders brace for US macro data, Fed as BTC price bounces 2%
26.9.2024
BTC price downside fails to disrupt a resurgent Bitcoin mood on a day of US GDP data, unemployment figures and Federal Reserve speeches
Blockchain Climate Tech Startup Coral Raises $3 Million
26.9.2024
Coral, a climate tech startup leveraging blockchain and AI, has secured $3 million in pre-seed funding to expand its operations and enhance its carbon emissions management platform. The funding will enable Coral to open a new office in Abu Dhabi, hire more experts, and improve its AI-powered...
Visa Introduces Tokenized Asset Platform for Blockchain-Based Financial Services
26.9.2024
Visa has launched the Visa Tokenized Asset Platform (VTAP), a new product designed to help banks issue fiat-backed tokens on the Ethereum blockchain. This platform aims to digitize and automate the trading of real-world assets, such as commodities and bonds, using smart contracts. VTAP provides...
Bitcoin Bulls Run: BlackRock’s $184M Purchase to Ignite the Market
26.9.2024
In a shocking move, Black Rock, the world’s largest asset manager, purchased Bitcoin worth $184.38 million yesterday. These…
BOS Open-Sources Zero-Knowledge Protocol, Paving the Way for Advanced Cryptography on Bitcoin
26.9.2024
BitcoinOS (BOS) has open-sourced its BitSNARK verification protocol, marking a significant advancement in blockchain technology. This protocol, which successfully verified the first zk-SNARK proof on the Bitcoin blockchain, enables zero-knowledge cryptography without altering Bitcoin’s core...
Exclusive: Inside a Swiss nuclear bunker’s secret Bitcoin vault
26.9.2024
A state-the-art nuclear bunker in the Swiss Alps is being used to safeguard Bitcoin
Bitcoin $73.7K breakout ‘imminent,' selloff intensity 'might vary' — Analyst
26.9.2024
A Bitget analyst predicts that Bitcoin’s “imminent” price breakout will come with “occasional cool-offs” unless there’s stronger confidence in a “pro-Bitcoin” president taking office
Russian Republic Dagestan Battles Underground Crypto Mining Amid Power Outages
26.9.2024
Dagestan, a republic in Russia, is stepping up efforts to tackle illegal cryptocurrency mining due to its impact on the power grid and public safety. Underground mining operations have caused recent infrastructure damage, including a substation fire. Officials call for stricter measures to address...
Key Indicators Challenge Fed's 'Normalization' Rate Cut That Torched Bitcoin Rally
26.9.2024
The post-Fed risk-on rally supports the normalization narrative, but some indicators disagree, suggesting caution to bulls
Lightning Wallet Osmo Brings Financial Services to Puerto Rico
26.9.2024
Piero Coen, co-founder and CEO of Osmo, a Latam-focused bitcoin and lightning network wallet, has announced that they are now bringing their full suite of financial services for customers in Costa Rica. Costa Ricans can top up their wallet using Sinpemovil, a quick cellphone-linked fiat payment...
Experts Say P2E Games ‘Normalize’ Crypto in Emerging Markets
26.9.2024
Play-to-earn blockchain games are driving crypto adoption in emerging markets, particularly in Southeast Asia, Latin America, and Africa. Experts attribute this growth to their accessibility, economic opportunities, and community-building benefits. One expert believes play-to-earn games can serve...
Bitcoin ETF Demand Grows Among U.S. Investors as China Considers Massive $142B Capital Injection
26.9.2024
Data from SoSoValue shows that the total daily net inflow cracked $100 million for the second day in a row for the BTC ETFs amid global monetary easing. PLUS: Worldcoin is up double digits as World ID expands to more countries
Bitcoin Network Eases Up: Difficulty Falls 4.6% at Block 862,848
26.9.2024
Bitcoin miners got a bit of a breather on Wednesday as the network’s difficulty dropped by 4.6% at block height 862,848. For the next two weeks, the process of finding a block subsidy is 4.6% easier than it was during the previous 2,016 blocks, which had the highest difficulty level ever...
Russia’s Cybercrime Damage Exceeds $1.25 Billion in 2024, Minister Says
26.9.2024
Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev has revealed that cybercrime damage in Russia has surpassed $1.25 billion so far this year, with both individuals and organizations, including government bodies, as frequent targets. He highlighted that cybercrime now represents 40% of all crimes...
Hong Kong CBDC Pilot Enters Phase 2 With New Firms to Advance Digital Currency Use Cases
26.9.2024
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has moved into Phase 2 of its e-HKD pilot program, expanding its exploration into tokenized deposits and e-HKD. With 11 groups of firms selected, the initiative delves into practical applications such as offline payments and asset settlement. The creation...
NYC’s pro-crypto mayor Eric Adams indicted on corruption charges
26.9.2024
New York Mayor Eric Adams has defended his innocence after being indicted on federal criminal charges, saying that he will fight the charges with "every ounce of his spirit.”
BRICS Eyes Petroyuan for Oil Trade Amid Dedollarization Push, Expert Says
26.9.2024
BRICS nations are considering adopting the petroyuan for oil trade as part of their ongoing dedollarization efforts, according to economic expert Herbert Poenisch. He noted the BRICS group may discuss alternatives to the petrodollar at their Kazan summit. He highlighted Saudi Arabia’s...