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First Mover Americas: BTC's Fall Below $67K Prompts Broad Market Dip
23.10.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 23, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
SOL and TRX Continue to Soar as Pulsemate AI Disrupts the Market
23.10.2024
Since Pulsemate AI (PAI) offers an unmatched AI girlfriend experience integrating artificial intelligence and cryptocurrencies, it has become…
Tigran Gambaryan Free to Leave Nigeria for Medical Treatment After Money Laundering Charges Dropped: Reports
23.10.2024
Nigeria's government has withdrawn the money laundering charges against Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan, local news outlet Punch reported first on Wednesday
Justin Sun Might Be Good for Wrapped Bitcoin, Says New Custodian's Director
23.10.2024
The business plan for WBTC is to increase the outstanding amount by five to 10 times what is now, just under $10 billion – using a geographically diversified custodial setup that might be more appealing to buyers outside the U.S
‘If not self-custody, then why crypto?’ — Ledger CEO
23.10.2024
Ledger CEO Pascal Gauthier told Cointelegraph that hardware wallets need to evolve because “crypto never sleeps.”
Ex-CEO Charged in Australia With Stealing $1.47M From Customer in Failed Bitcoin Deal
23.10.2024
Grant Colthup, the ex-CEO of a defunct Australian cryptocurrency exchange, is facing fraud charges. He’s accused of misusing $1.47 million intended for bitcoin purchases. ASIC, the Australian regulator, alleges Colthup violated a law against false or misleading representations. The funds were...
Chainlink co-founder unveils blockchain payments for TradFi
23.10.2024
Chainlink and Swift will introduce a new blockchain integration, simplifying digital asset settlement for financial institutions using existing infrastructure
Musk’s Tesla Still Holds $780M Bitcoin, Arkham Says, Ahead of TSLA Earnings
23.10.2024
Those wallets continue to hold that BTC and haven’t sent any to crypto exchanges as of Wednesday, which is usually a sign of intention to liquidate holdings
Cosmos ecosystem rocked by North Korean developer allegations
23.10.2024
Cosmos’ co-founder and core contributors were previously unaware of the North Korean link, which could lead to the removal of the Liquid Staking Module
LBank x 7 Meme Projects: Don’t Miss the Halloween Campaign with $7,000 in Prizes
23.10.2024
PRESS RELEASE. LBank, leading global cryptocurrency exchange, has officially launched its “Spooky Season” Halloween Campaign, running from October 22 to November 3, 2024. With a total prize pool of $7,000 USDT, this festive event invites crypto enthusiasts to engage in a series...
Nigeria drops money laundering charges against Binance exec
23.10.2024
Announcing the withdrawal of the charges, the EFCC lawyer reportedly said that Tigran Gambaryan was merely an employee of Binance
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Hits All-Time High as Mining Revenue Rises; Signals Upcoming Bull Run
23.10.2024
Bitcoin mining difficulty jumps 3.9%, hits 95.67T on Tuesday, amid record hashrate
Revving Up Innovation: Zanzibar Introduces Blockchain Sandbox Program
23.10.2024
The Zanzibar government has introduced a blockchain sandbox program to encourage entrepreneurship and technological advancements. The program, powered by the Xinfin XDC network and designed by Ledgerfi IT solutions, allows startups to safely test their blockchain-based solutions within the National...
Daily Crypto Update: Correction and Greed Remain Prevalent
23.10.2024
The crypto market is undergoing a correction, with top cryptos losing momentum. Bitcoin is struggling to stay above…
Why Partisia’s Blockchain May Be Uniquely Placed to Solve the Data Privacy Issue
23.10.2024
The “unparalleled” nature of Partisia Blockchain’s “provenance and depth of experience” makes it uniquely placed to solve the problem of data privacy in public blockchains, Adrienne Youngman, CEO of Partisia Blockchain Foundation told CoinDesk in an interview on Tuesday
Linkedin Under Scrutiny for Potential South African Privacy Violations
23.10.2024
A South African artificial intelligence association has accused Linkedin of violating local data privacy laws by using user data to train its AI models without explicit consent. The association has urged the country’s data regulator to investigate. Linkedin has however defended its practices...
Crypto ‘full of ideas’ generated at universities — UK blockchain exec
23.10.2024
The Centre for Blockchain Technologies deputy director Francesco Pierangeli said that regulators should review the latest academic research to help form future regulations.
Japan slow to approve crypto ETFs, maintains strict tax, regulations
23.10.2024
While global markets embrace crypto ETFs, Japan’s strict tax policies and regulatory caution impede further adoption
Iran Urges BRICS to Create Financial System Free From Western Influence
23.10.2024
Iranian Ambassador Kazem Jalali has urged BRICS nations to establish an independent financial and banking system, free from Western standards, which he claims harm Global South countries. Speaking ahead of the 16th BRICS Summit, Jalali emphasized the need for BRICS members to create their...
DOGE, XRP Lead Crypto Majors Decline as Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $80M
23.10.2024
The broad-based CoinDesk 20 (CD20), a liquid index tracking the largest tokens by market capitalization, fell nearly 2% while bitcoin lost 1%