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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Drops Below $56.5K on Risk-Off Day
11.9.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 11, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Crypto activity in 2024 surpasses 2021 peak, fueled by Bitcoin ETFs — Chainalysis
11.9.2024
The launch of the Bitcoin ETF in the US triggered an increase in the total value of Bitcoin activity across all regions worldwide, according to Chainalysis
India tops global crypto use despite offshore exchange ban
11.9.2024
India ranked first in Chainalysis’ 2024 Global Crypto Adoption Index, in addition to ranking second in the CSAO region in terms of crypto value received
State Regulator Warns of Crypto Fraud After Investor Loses $750K
11.9.2024
The Washington State financial regulator has issued a warning about potential cryptocurrency fraud involving a mining platform and wallet. A Washington investor was scammed out of over $750,000 after investing. Despite the investment supposedly growing to $1.4 million, the investor faced continuous...
Ripple Renews NYU Abu Dhabi Partnership for Blockchain Research
11.9.2024
Ripple has renewed its partnership with NYU Abu Dhabi to support blockchain research and innovation. This partnership aims to foster talent development, advance digital asset adoption, and integrate blockchain technology into startups and established institutions in the UAE. Ripple has funded...
Bitcoin net flows hit $750M, highest outflow since May
11.9.2024
Large Bitcoin outflows may signal rising demand as investors shift BTC into cold storage, reflecting institutional confidence
Bitcoin Mining Was Significantly Less Profitable in August, Jefferies Says
11.9.2024
September could be another difficult month for the miners as bitcoin remains below $60K and the network hashrate continues to rise, the report said
Bitcoin drops on Trump Harris debate with BTC price down 2.2% pre-CPI
11.9.2024
Bitcoin bulls are caught between a disappointing US Presidential debate and classic pre-CPI BTC price pressure
Regulators Partner to Bolster UAE’s Crypto Hub Status
11.9.2024
United Arab Emirates (UAE) regulators, SCA and VARA, have signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen the country’s position as a virtual assets hub. The agreement outlines licensing requirements for VASPs, establishes mutual supervision mechanisms, and aims to foster a stable and regulated...
Experts: Crypto In Early Stages of Growth Despite Rising Adoption
11.9.2024
The crypto industry is still in its early stages of growth, despite a significant increase in adoption rates. Experts believe that the sector’s future depends on factors like regulatory developments and market stability. Singapore has emerged as a leading crypto hub due to its favorable...
Bitcoin Slides, Yen Gains as Trump-Harris Debate Disappoints Markets
11.9.2024
Asian markets and U.S. stock futures experienced a downturn, with Bitcoin dropping over 2% to $56,300, reflecting a risk-off sentiment in financial markets following the presidential debate where Kamala Harris was perceived to outperform Donald Trump
Indonesian crypto exchange Indodax goes offline after suspected $22M hack
11.9.2024
The breach compromised hot wallets on Indodax, resulting in the loss of Bitcoin, Ether, Tron, Polygon, and Optimism. Indodax has temporarily suspended operations
Bitcoin shorters ‘likely to get burned’ if CPI prints as expected
11.9.2024
An analyst warns that a lower CPI could squeeze Bitcoin short sellers, while a higher-than-expected CPI might lead to a Bitcoin sell-off
Australian crypto investors ‘sitting on the sidelines’ for clearer laws: Swyftx CEO
11.9.2024
Crypto exchange Swyftx estimates anywhere from two to six million Australians could enter the market if regulated
Singapore’s Parliament Addresses Worldcoin Account Misuse and Privacy Risks
11.9.2024
Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong addressed concerns in Parliament regarding the risks of Worldcoin’s operations in Singapore, including potential money laundering through the sale of accounts. He emphasized that although Worldcoin does not perform a payment service under...
China’s Digital Yuan Nears $1 Trillion in Transactions, PBOC Official Reveals
11.9.2024
China’s digital yuan initiative has advanced considerably, backed by over a decade of research and four years of pilot experimentation, according to Lu Lei, Deputy Governor of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC). Trials for the Chinese central bank digital currency (CBDC) have been...
Bitcoin miner solves block alone, grabs $180,000 reward
11.9.2024
A single Bitcoin miner received the total reward of a Bitcoin block, a rarity due to the hash and power requirements needed to mine the blockchain
Trump vs Harris Debate: No ‘Crypto’ Talks, Bitcoin Dips
11.9.2024
America was glued to the ‘Trump vs Harris debate’ that took place on 10 September, but seems like…
Harris-Trump debate: Crypto not mentioned in second US presidential debate
11.9.2024
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump made no mention of digital assets during their first-ever debate as Trump’s odds of victory plunged on betting markets
Standard Chartered Launches Bitcoin and Ethereum Custody in UAE
11.9.2024
Standard Chartered has launched a digital asset custody service in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), licensed by the Dubai Financial Services Authority. The service aims to provide secure storage for digital assets, initially focusing on bitcoin and ethereum. Brevan Howard Digital is the first...