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First Mover Americas: Crypto Trading Volume Hits 4-Year Low
7.9.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 7, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Crypto Spot Market August Trading Volume Hits 4.5-Year Low as Volatility Fails to Spur Activity
7.9.2023
Volatility following the Grayscale's court victory over the SEC failed to translate into trading volumes on centralized exchanges, CCData said
Convicted Ex-OpenSea Manager Chooses to Serve Jail Time Amid Pending Appeal
7.9.2023
Nathaniel Chastain, a former manager at the non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace OpenSea, has made the decision to serve his three-month prison sentence for insider trading while his appeal is still pending.
Chastain's lawyers submitted a letter to the New York District Court on Wednesday...
Former OpenSea manager withdraws application for bail pending appeal
7.9.2023
The attorneys representing Nathaniel Chastain informed the court that Chastain will self-surrender on Nov. 2 to begin serving his sentence
Crypto Market-Making Profit Margins Take a Hit, Down 30% Amid Industry Changes
6.9.2023
The once-lucrative business of market-making in crypto, facilitating trades and profiting from the spread between buying and selling prices, has faced headwinds recently.
One major factor contributing to this decline is the heightened caution among investors following the crypto market's downturn...
Bitfinex’s Resilience: Tracing its Transformation Throughout Crypto History
6.9.2023
Bitfinex, the pioneering cryptocurrency exchange, emerged in 2012, establishing itself as a trailblazer in the industry. With a resolute goal of offering a resilient trading platform for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, Bitfinex swiftly garnered attention for its avant-garde trading tools...
Another Executive Exits Binance Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
6.9.2023
Mayur Kamat, head of product at Binance, is leaving the crypto exchange which has seen several executive exits in recent months. His and the other departures coincide with an ongoing regulatory clampdown on crypto business that has placed the leading trading platform for digital assets under...
How to handle crypto trading gains and losses on your balance sheet
6.9.2023
Cryptocurrency taxation and reporting transactions on your balance sheet differ. Here’s how to treat cryptocurrency on your balance sheet
Crypto Spot Trading to Cease at Genesis Global Trading - What's happening?
6.9.2023
Genesis Global Trading (GGT), a New York-based subsidiary of Barry Silbert's Digital Currency Group, is set to halt its crypto spot trading services as of September 18. The decision comes directly from the company and is described as a voluntary measure due to unspecified business reasons.
The...
US-based Genesis Global Trading will eliminate its crypto spot trading service
5.9.2023
The company, an affiliate of Barry Silbert’s Digital Currency Group, has been providing crypto spot trading since 2013. Its closure is “for business reasons.”
Buy Ether Instead of Bitcoin to Ride ETF Momentum, Crypto Research Firm Says
5.9.2023
There’s a high probability of approval on or before the SEC’s final deadline in mid-October for a decision on the first ether futures ETF in the U.S
Genesis to Shutter Crypto Trading Desk for U.S. Market
5.9.2023
Genesis Global Trading will halt its crypto OTC desk later this month
Biggest Movers: DOGE Snaps a 6-Day Winless Run
5.9.2023
After six consecutive days of trading in the red, dogecoin rose higher on Tuesday, after bouncing at a key price floor. The meme coin was a notable gainer in today’s session, despite market sentiment mostly tracking lower. Polygon was also in the green, extending recent gains in the process....
40% of crypto trading platforms are decentralized: World Federation of Exchanges
5.9.2023
The World Federation of Exchanges noted in a report that retail demand is higher for crypto products but there's a lack awareness on investor protection
Bybit’s TradeGPT: Your AI Trading Assistant
5.9.2023
Bybit, a globally recognized crypto exchange, has introduced TradeGPT, a groundbreaking AI-powered educational tool. This initiative is a testament to Bybit’s commitment to evolving into the “Crypto Ark” of the world, where free mentorship and financial education are made...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Slips Below Key Support Point as US Markets Reopen Following Labor Day
5.9.2023
Bitcoin moved lower on Tuesday, as U.S. traders returned from the Labor Day celebration, bringing back bearish sentiment with them. The global crypto market cap was down by 0.47% at the time of writing. Ethereum remained in the red, with price trading below a recent support point. Bitcoin Bitcoin...
Exness launches Exness Team Pro, driving influence in local & global trading communities
5.9.2023
Multi-asset broker Exness announces the launch of its new program – Exness Team Pro. The program will strengthen Exness’s local and global presence by leveraging the influence of a team of international trading professionals, all with a large following and established voice within their...
Shiba Inu Price Prediction as Daily Trading Volume Surges Past $100 Million – Are Meme Coins Back?
5.9.2023
The price of Shiba Inu (SHIB) has declined by 1.5% in the past 24 hours, with its drop to $0.00000758 coming on what is also a disappointing day for the market as a whole.
SHIB is now down by 6% in a week and by 21% in the last 30 days, with the meme token also down by 6% since the beginning...
Deribit Sees 17% Growth in Crypto Derivatives Trading Volume in August, Led by Options
5.9.2023
Options tied to ether recorded their highest volumes since March of this year, Deribit's Luuk Strijers told CoinDesk
JPMorgan Analyzes De-Dollarization Risk, Potential for Chinese Yuan to Displace US Dollar as Reserve Currency
5.9.2023
JPMorgan has provided an analysis of the risks of de-dollarization and the potential for the Chinese yuan to displace the U.S. dollar as the world’s reserve currency. The global investment bank says the renminbi could assume “some of the current functions of the dollar among non-aligned countries...