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Bitcoin Layer 2 Stacks Network's STX Token Spikes 50% as 'Ordinals' Boom
20.2.2023
Stack Network is a Bitcoin layer 2 for smart contracts aimed at unleashing the world's oldest blockchain's potential as a programmable platform
ARK Invest's Coinbase Purchase During Week of Feb 13-17 Totaled 133,321 Shares
20.2.2023
ARKK and ARKW bought shares in Coinbase Global Monday and Tuesday, with no activity, buy or sell, the rest of the week
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Opens the Week Testing $25K
20.2.2023
Also: Hong Kong will unveil its new crypto licensing framework for Virtual Asset Service Providers in June, but the regulation will not allow retail investors to trade digital, contrary to what a recent tweet suggests. The regulation focuses on accredited, professional investors
Bitcoin Soars, Then Retreats. What’s Behind This Week’s Rollercoaster? What’s Ahead?
18.2.2023
Its Thursday retreat notwithstanding, bitcoin has surged about 13% over the past seven days. The spike reflects investor optimism, although macroeconomic concerns remain
Arbitrum Native Decentralized Exchange Camelot Growing Massively in February
17.2.2023
The price of GRAIL, the native token for Camelot, has soared 520% since Feb. 1, per CoinGecko
First Mover Americas: SEC Suing Do Kwon for Misleading Investors
17.2.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Feb. 17, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Unlike Merge, Ethereum's Shanghai Upgrade Could Bring Ether Price Volatility
17.2.2023
The Merge turned out to be a non-event for the market, with ether's realized volatility dwindling in four weeks after the event. The impending Shanghai upgrade, however, might inject volatility into the market, one liquidity provider said
First Mover Asia: Crypto Momentum Falters as Bitcoin Retreats to $23.6K
17.2.2023
ALSO: Sam Reynolds considers a rising trend of crypto startups postponing their token launches, part of the fallout from the collapse of crypto exchange FTX and its trading arm Alameda Research. Bitcoin rises early but tumbles later to $23.5K
USP Stablecoin Loses Dollar Peg as DeFi Protocol Platypus Suffers $8.5M Attack
16.2.2023
The flash loan attack caused Platypus Finance’s native stablecoin to fall to 48 cents from $1. The potential loss is $8.5 million, according to blockchain security firm CertiK
TrueFi’s TRU Token Rallies Over 200% After Binance’s TUSD Mint Sparks Speculation
16.2.2023
The rally appears to come from traders mistakenly connecting TRU with TUSD, a stablecoin that had been issued by TrueFi in the past but now no longer is
Bitcoin Jumps Past $25K for First Time Since June 2022
16.2.2023
The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization continued its momentum from Wednesday
Only 31% of Staked Ether May be Profitable: Binance Research
16.2.2023
Around 2 million ETH was staked when prices were in the range of $400-$600. These stakes are are some of the strongest Ethereum believers, according to Binance Research
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Soars to Highest Level Since August
16.2.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Feb. 16, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Crypto Startups Are Increasingly Postponing Token Launch as Alameda Research's Contagion Effects Linger On
16.2.2023
Data from CoinMarketCap shows a precipitous decline in applications for new token listings as liquidity dries up
Market Demand Pushes Trading Volumes on DEX Level Finance to Over $1B
16.2.2023
The decentralized exchange was launched just over two months ago and earned lifetime fees of $1.2 million
Co-Founder of Privacy-Focused Gnosis Chain Proposes Plan to Reduce Ethereum Dependency for GNO Token
16.2.2023
Gnosis co-founder Martin Köppelmann flagged potential security issues in a proposal discussion on Gnosis’ governance forums
Bitcoin Primed to Rally to $56K as Nasdaq Breaks Out of Bull Flag, Chart Analyst Says
16.2.2023
Analyst, who correctly predicted the late 2020 bull run, said 2023 could be a surprisingly good year for both crypto and equities
Short Trades Make up 90% of $200M in Losses as Bitcoin, Ether Surge
16.2.2023
Bitcoin futures saw some $85 million in losses alone, data shows
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Rockets Past $24.7K to Hit 6-Month High
16.2.2023
ALSO: Shaurya Malwa considers a 24-hour surge in trading volume for BLUR, the token of the NFT marketplace BLUR, following the platform's airdrop. Bitcoin rockets past $24.7K
Tether USDT Gains $1 Billion as Paxos Burns Over $1.8B of Binance USD Stablecoins
15.2.2023
The increase comes as BUSD issuer Paxos faces increasing regulatory scrutiny