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Interest Surges in Bitcoin Speculation, But It Might be Bearish
5.10.2022
A new record has been reached in the trading of a key speculative tool in cryptocurrency markets: the bitcoin perpetual swap
Bitwise Launches New Web3 ETF as Crypto Markets Rebound
5.10.2022
Hoping to capitalize on the rebounding crypto markets, San Francisco-based crypto index fund provider Bitwise has rolled out BWEB, a new Web3 exchange-traded fund (ETF).
ETFs are financial instruments that trade on an exchange like stock, but track a specific market or asset, such as bitcoin...
Crypto Touted by Kim Kardashian Climbs 124% After SEC Charges, Token Value Dumps the Next Day
5.10.2022
Following the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charges against the socialite Kim Kardashian for unlawfully touting the crypto asset ethereummax, the digital currency jumped 124% in value. However, the ethereummax pump was followed by a massive dump as the cryptocurrency slid 47% lower...
Dogecoin Loses Momentum From Musk Twitter Acquisition News
5.10.2022
Elon Musk's favorite cryptocurrency settled down after rising on news that the Tesla CEO's purchase of Twitter was back on the table
Decentralized Exchange Token GMX Surges After Binance, FTX Listings
5.10.2022
GMX gained popularity for defying this year’s crypto rout, and it nearly hit its previous all-time high after the news
Price Point: Bitcoin Stays Above $20K as US Stock Futures Drop After 2 Days of Big Gains
5.10.2022
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 5, 2022. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Web3 Gaming Has a Long Way to Go Before It Becomes Mainstream, Survey Says
5.10.2022
A study from Coda Labs shows that only 3% of gamers own an NFT and generally don’t have positive feelings about crypto
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Climbs to 2-Week High
5.10.2022
Bitcoin continued to trade above $20,000 on Wednesday, as the token remained near a two-week high. Bullish momentum in cryptocurrency markets has been higher this week, with prices surging after a recent downward spell. Ethereum, on the other hand, was largely unchanged in today’s session....
Three Arrows Capital Liquidators Take Possession of Starry Night NFT Wallet
5.10.2022
Liquidators credit collection curator VincentVanDough for his help in moving the NFTs to a Gnosis Safe wallet
Middle East and North Africa are fastest-growing crypto markets: Data
5.10.2022
From institutional crypto usage in the United Arab Emirates to remittance payments in the Egyptian market, the last year revealed major growth for crypto in the MENA region
SEC Chair Gensler Insists Most Crypto Tokens Are Securities — Says ‘the Law Is Clear’
5.10.2022
The chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, has reiterated that most crypto tokens are securities, emphasizing that “the law is clear on this.” However, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has asked Congress for authority over crypto...
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Is Upbeat Above $20K as Investors Grow Optimistic That Steep Rate Hikes Will Soon End; Kim Kardashian and the SEC's Publicity Grab
5.10.2022
Crypto and other markets responded favorably to a surprisingly large decline in U.S. job openings, which offer the latest evidence of economic slowing
Market Wrap: Markets Seem Hopeful the Fed Will Temper Rate Increases That Crushed Prices
4.10.2022
Unexpectedly poor data on U.S. job creation spurs speculation the worst of the bear market may be over. Market Wrap is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter diving into what happened in today's crypto markets
Biggest Movers: MATIC Hits 3-Week High, LINK up Almost 10%
4.10.2022
Polygon raced to a three-week high during today’s session, as bullish sentiment returned to cryptocurrency markets. Chainlink was also in the green, as the token surged for a second straight day, rising by almost 10% in the process. Overall, the global crypto market cap is up 3.06% as...
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Busts Past $20K on Hopes of Fed Pivot
4.10.2022
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 4, 2022. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Bitcoin Gains Momentum on Fed Pivot Narrative, But Some Banks Anticipate Dollar Rebound
4.10.2022
Bitcoin rose above $20,000 soon before press time, extending Monday's "ISM-induced" gains as dollar continued to lose ground
Report: UK Gold Dealer Sold Out of Bullion After Pound’s Record Fall Causes Demand to Skyrocket
4.10.2022
The United Kingdom-based gold dealer, Ash Kundra, has claimed that he recently ran out of gold coins and bars after the demand for the precious metal skyrocketed. The pound’s plunge to a record low versus the dollar, as well as the turmoil in financial markets, is said to be the cause of...
Shares in Grayscale's Bitcoin Trust Trade at 36% Discount to Fund's NAV
4.10.2022
The shares first slipped into discount in February 2021 primarily due to alternatives like ETFs becoming available in Canada and Europe
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Climbs Back Past $19.5K Amid Fresh Hopes for a Fed Retreat; Binance's Failed Plan to Boost the Price of Luna Classic
4.10.2022
The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization and ether both spent much of Monday in the green
Luna Classic, Remnant of Terra Collapse, Drops After Underwhelming Binance Burn Mechanism Data
4.10.2022
Binance’s scheme destroyed only 0.08% of the token’s bloated supply, too minuscule to have a lasting impact on the hyperinflated token