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Coinbase Expands Futures Offering, Unveils ‘Institutional-Sized’ Bitcoin and Ether Contracts
4.6.2023
On June 1, Coinbase revealed its plans to extend bitcoin and ether futures contracts to institutional investors through its derivatives exchange. The firm mentioned that the Coinbase Bitcoin (BTI) and Ether (ETI) futures contracts would be accessible via third-party institutional futures commission...
Rocket Pool to Integrate With Zksync Era, Offering Faster Speeds and Lower Transaction Costs
2.6.2023
According to Rocket Pool, a liquid staking derivatives provider, users will have the ability to liquid stake their ETH using the Layer 2 (L2) Zksync Era network. The company clarified that Rocket Pool liquid stakers utilizing Zksync Era will enjoy faster speeds and lower transaction costs. Liquid...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC, ETH Fall Lower, as US Consumer Confidence Hits 6-Month Low
31.5.2023
Bitcoin erased recent gains on Wednesday, as markets reacted to the latest points of U.S. economic data. One of which being consumer confidence, which dropped to a six-month low in May. Ethereum was also lower in today’s session, dropping below $1,900. Bitcoin Bitcoin (BTC) neared a breakout...
New Nigerian President Slates Central Bank’s Interest Rate and Currency Demonetization Policy
31.5.2023
The new Nigerian president Bola Ahmed Tinubu has deplored the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s aggressive interest policy which he has reportedly labeled “anti-people” and “anti-business.” Tinubu also announced the scrapping of a fuel subsidy which has been in existence...
Binance Australia Users Selling Bitcoin at Discount Ahead of AUD Withdrawals Halt
30.5.2023
Customers of Binance Australia were trading bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies at lower prices than those on other platforms on Tuesday. The discount is apparently due to a popular Australian payment service preparing to cut off the crypto exchange from withdrawals in local currency. Bitcoin...
Russian State Duma Chairman: ‘US National Debt Is a Global Financial Pyramid’
28.5.2023
Vyacheslav Volodin, chairman of the Russian State Duma, the lower house of the Russian Federal Assembly, has stated that U.S. debt has become a “global financial pyramid” whose objective is to “deceive other nations and people.” Volodin also explained that the ability of...
Biggest Movers: Tron Rebounds Towards Fresh 1-Year High, MATIC Also Higher
25.5.2023
Tron was a notable gainer on Thursday, as the token edged closer to a fresh one-year high in today’s session. This came despite the global cryptocurrency market cap mostly trading lower, falling by 1% as of writing. Polygon also rebounded today. Tron (TRX) Tron (TRX) was marginally higher...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC, ETH 2% Lower, Ahead of FOMC Minutes
24.5.2023
Bitcoin was once again trading below a key resistance level of $27,000 on Wednesday, ahead of today’s U.S. Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes report. Markets are expecting that the minutes will show the Federal Reserve’s timeline towards a policy pivot. Ethereum was 2% lower...
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Price Edges Lower, Tron Rallies
22.5.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for May 22, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Biggest Movers: XRP Bulls Take Profits Following 6-Day Winning Streak
20.5.2023
XRP was marginally lower on Saturday, as bulls seemingly secured gains, following a recent six-day winning streak. The token, which has risen by nearly 10% in the past week, remains close to a three-week high. Polkadot remained in the green to start the weekend. XRP XRP, formerly ripple, remained...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Remains Below $27,000, Ahead of Powell Speech
19.5.2023
Bitcoin once again fell below the $27,000 level on Friday, ahead of a panel discussion which includes Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Powell will be holding a discussion with former Chair Ben Bernanke at a conference in Washington. Ethereum was marginally lower today. Bitcoin Bitcoin (BTC) dropped below...
Biggest Movers: DOGE, XRP Hit 1-Week Highs, Despite Wednesday’s Crypto Red Wave
17.5.2023
Dogecoin rose to a one-week high on Wednesday, despite cryptocurrency markets mostly moving lower. As of writing, the global crypto market cap is trading nearly 1% lower. Xrp also surged, climbing by over 6% in today’s session. Dogecoin (DOGE) Dogecoin (DOGE) was able to climb to a one-week...
Biggest Movers: LTC Hits 2-Week High, as APE Extends Gains
16.5.2023
Litecoin rose for a third consecutive session on Tuesday, despite cryptocurrency markets mostly falling lower. The global market cap is currently down by 1.28%, as overall market uncertainty remains high. Apecoin also rallied, extending recent gains. Litecoin (LTC) Litecoin (LTC) was once again...
Bitcoin Price Outlook for May
15.5.2023
Midway through May and bitcoin has mostly fallen lower, as markets digested several key pieces of economic data. The headline was another rate hike by the Federal Reserve, which came as U.S. non-farm payrolls rose marginally higher than expected. Heading into the last fortnight of the month, could...
‘The Future of Digital Payments Lies in Web3 Payment Services’ Says Robert Miller of Fuse
14.5.2023
Despite not being mainstream payment solutions yet, cryptocurrency-based payments (also known as Web3 payments) already bring benefits such as lower transaction fees, Robert Miller, the vice president of growth at Fuse, a layer 1, EVM-compatible blockchain for launching dapps, has asserted....
Russian Companies ‘Actively’ Using Crypto, Russia to Adopt 4 Relevant Laws, Official Says
14.5.2023
Russian lawmakers intend to soon approve four bills designed to regulate various aspects of cryptocurrencies, a high-ranking member of the Russian parliament announced. Meanwhile, Russian companies are already using digital assets in cross-border settlements, the official noted. Russian Legislature...
How will lower interest rates benefit Bitcoin?
12.5.2023
Cointelegraph analyst and writer Marcel Pechman explains how lowering the interest rates in the U.S. will ultimately benefit Bitcoin and the cryptocurrency market
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH, BTC Fall to Multi-Week Lows, Following US Inflation Data
11.5.2023
Ethereum fell below $1,800 in today’s session, as markets continued to react to the latest U.S. consumer price index. Inflation in the United States fell to 4.9% in April, less than the 5% sum many had expected. Bitcoin was also lower on the data, falling below $27,000. Bitcoin Bitcoin (BTC)...
Biggest Movers: TRON Nears Crypto Top 10, as MATIC Extends Declines
10.5.2023
Tron moved closer to being in the cryptocurrency top 10 on Wednesday, as the token rose for a second straight day. Prices climbed by nearly 2% in today’s session, despite the global market cap moving marginally lower. Polygon, which currently occupies the tenth position, fell to a five-month...
Biggest Movers: XRP, SOL Move 5% Lower to Start the Week
8.5.2023
Xrp plunged to a six-week low on Monday, as cryptocurrency markets moved further into the red. The global crypto market cap fell by over 3% to start the week, which comes days ahead of the upcoming U.S. inflation report. Solana also declined, hitting a multi-week low. XRP Xrp, formerly known...