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First Mover Americas: FTX Wants to Sell Its GBTC
6.11.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Nov. 6, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
XRP Spikes 10% as Several Institutions Adopt Ripple’s Services
6.11.2023
XRP traders often react to Ripple developments even as the company maintains distance from the token
As Little Known IO Token Soars 5,800% in 24-Hours, This Under-the-Radar Crypto Could Be Next to Explode – Here’s Why
6.11.2023
A little known token known as Ideal Opportunities (IO) token has exploded +5,800% on DEX markets in just 24-hours, yet, focus is shifting to a new meme coin presale – which could be the next to skyrocket. Recent weeks have seen a huge trend in explosive DEX-launched tokens, with countless...
Bitcoin Addresses With Over $1K of BTC Hits Record 8M, Data Shows
6.11.2023
The number could grow exponentially, representing a tremendous amount of purchasing power, one observer said
SOL Drops 5% as FTX Estate Transfers Tokens to Binance, Kraken
6.11.2023
The $30 million transfer takes the total SOL moved to exchanges to $102 million, the most out of any liquid asset, while the token's price is near the highest in a year
Bitcoin Price Prediction: Bitcoin Dips Nearly 1%, Eyes ETFs & Munger’s Critique in Market Rally
6.11.2023
Bitcoin, the pioneering cryptocurrency, has experienced a slight dip of nearly 1% amidst a broader market rally, drawing the attention of investors and analysts alike. As it navigates through the tumultuous tides of the financial markets, Bitcoin‘s trajectory is influenced by a myriad...
GROK Tokens, Inspired by Elon Musk’s ChatGPT Rival, Pop up on Blockchains
6.11.2023
While unrelated to the actual Grok service, the inspired tokens are quickly gaining a following among low-cap traders
India’s Central Bank Governor Warns Crypto Poses Higher Risk to Emerging Markets
6.11.2023
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has once again warned about the threats that cryptocurrencies pose to global financial stability, particularly for emerging market economies. Speaking at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2023 in Mumbai, Das stressed the importance...
There Is No Reason Not to Be Bullish on Bitcoin After Payroll Data, Crypto Expert Says
6.11.2023
We’re seeing decent progress on the CPI and hourly earnings trends, giving room for the Fed to speak in a continued dovish tone, Amberdata's Greg Magadini said
The Simpsons Take a Dig at NFTs, Crypto in 'Treehouse of Horror' Episode
6.11.2023
"Remember how we were always saying we wish Bart was less fungible," Homer asks Marge after he puts his son on-chain
NFT Markets Rebound With 18% Rise to $106M; Bitcoin NFTs Take Second Place Under Ether’s Lead
5.11.2023
Between October 29 and November 5, 2023, sales of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) rose by 18.30% compared to the week before, reaching a high of $106.32 million. This week’s NFT statistics reveal an uptick in activity, with the number of buyers and sellers climbing by 17.77% and 15.82%...
Trial of Alleged Mango Markets Exploiter Avraham Eisenberg Postponed – Here’s the Latest
5.11.2023
The trial of Avraham Eisenberg, the individual accused of exploiting Mango Markets, has been delayed per request by his lawyers. Initially scheduled for December 4, 2023, the trial has been rescheduled to April 8, 2024, according to court documents.  Eisenberg’s legal team requested...
Smart Contract Platform Tokens Command 26% of Crypto Economy Amidst Market Gains
5.11.2023
It’s been a strong week for smart contract platform tokens, with the top ten performers all notching growth against the U.S. dollar. The rise ranged from ethereum’s (ETH) 4.2% jump to solana’s (SOL) 32.5% surge. The smart contract coin sector witnessed 32 crypto assets...
Financial Giant Fidelity’s Director Sees Bitcoin as ‘Exponential Gold’
5.11.2023
Financial services giant Fidelity’s director of global macro says bitcoin is “exponential gold.” He explained that gold is “too deflationary and clunky to be used as a medium of exchange,” noting that “investors own it primarily as a store of value —...
Robert Kiyosaki Breaks Down Rich Dad’s First Lesson — Says Bitcoin Provides ‘Lifelong Financial Security and Freedom’
5.11.2023
Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has broken down Rich Dad’s lesson number one. Explaining in simple terms why the rich become richer, the renowned author said: “They understand the importance of preserving tangible assets, such as gold, silver, and bitcoin, which offer...
Aave pauses several markets after reports of feature issue
4.11.2023
The pause affects multiple markets, including Aave V2 Ethereum Market and certain assets on Aave V2 on Avalanche. In addition, certain assets on Polygon, Arbitrum, and Optimism have been frozen
Fraud trial of Mango Markets exploiter behind alleged $116M theft pushed to April
4.11.2023
Attorneys representing the alleged fraudster, Avraham Eisenberg, convinced the judge that more time was needed to sift through discovery materials submitted by U.S. prosecutors
HSBC Launches Tokenization Platform for Gold Markets
4.11.2023
HSBC announced the launch of a platform that will allow the tokenization of gold bullion, with a stated potential market reach of $525 billion. Mark Williamson, HSBC’s global head of FX and commodities partnerships and propositions, stated that these gold tokens will be tradable using...
Crypto Trader Avi Eisenberg's $110M Fraud Trial Delayed Until April 2024
3.11.2023
Crypto trader Avi Eisenberg's trial will start in April 2024 after defense and prosecutors agreed to delay the proceeding, first scheduled for December
Darknet Drug Operations Hit as Feds Move to Seize $54 Million in Crypto Crime Bust
3.11.2023
The U.S. Department of Justice announced on Thursday the seizure of 30,000 Ether (ETH), valued at over $54 million, that had allegedly been used for illegal narcotics distribution in New Jersey. The assets were traced back to Christopher Castelluzzo, who was involved in narcotics operations...