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Judges quiz CFTC, Kalshi over US election markets offering
20.9.2024
US appeals court judges peppered the CFTC and betting platform Kalshi’s lawyers with questions as the regulator bids to overturn a lower court’s decision allowing election markets
Bitcoin Nears $64K as BTC Futures Attract Billions; BoJ's Hike Pause Bumps Risk Assets
20.9.2024
The Bank of Japan won’t rush to repeat hikes of the yen, which triggered a market meltdown in July
Impact of Fed Rate Cuts on Crypto Markets, Bybit Executive Weighs In
20.9.2024
Bybit’s head of institution has shared his insights into the possible effects of the Federal Reserve’s rate cuts on the cryptocurrency market. “We anticipate that the recent rate cut could enhance market sentiment and encourage both retail and institutional investors to diversify...
U.S. Election Betting: CFTC, Kalshi Both Grilled by Judges in Appeals Court
20.9.2024
A panel of judges grilled attorneys for the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission and prediction-betting platform Kalshi over the company's efforts to launch political prediction markets in the U.S., without indicating whether they'd allow Kalshi to offer these products while reviewing a lower...
US prosecutors oppose Mango Market exploiter's motion for acquittal
19.9.2024
Following the exploit, Eisenberg claimed he negotiated a settlement with Mango Markets' insurance fund to ensure users retained their money
DeFi Lender Sky Ratifies Plan to Offboard Wrapped Bitcoin, Due to Sun Concerns
19.9.2024
The matter has been closely followed in crypto markets, since the Sky platform has $200 million of loans collateralized by the token, and since WBTC is one of the biggest cryptocurrencies, with nearly $10 billion outstanding
Bitcoin Faces Key Test at $64K as Altcoins Lead Crypto Rally; Options Traders Bet on $70K BTC Next Month
19.9.2024
The broad-based CoinDesk 20 Index outperformed BTC and ETH, with all of its constituents advancing through the day and SOL, AVAX and APT gaining 10%-15%
Bitcoin options markets reduce risk hedges — Are new range highs in sight?
19.9.2024
Bitcoin options market positioning shifted as BTC price shot through the $60,000 to $63,000 level.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Rises Above $62K After Fed Cuts Rate
19.9.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 19, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Dogecoin Records Bump in Transaction Activity, Points to Bullishness for DOGE
19.9.2024
A spike in transactions suggests a potential revival of user engagement and could indicate growing adoption or increased trading activity - leading to higher prices
Crypto Exchange Bitget Secures Multi-Million Dollar Partnership With La Liga
19.9.2024
Bitget, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has announced a multi-million dollar partnership with La Liga, the popular Spanish football league. This deal establishes Bitget as the official crypto partner for La Liga across Eastern Asia, Southeast Asia, and Latin America. Bitget and La Liga Join...
Ether Rebounds Off Key Support Signals Long Term Bullishness
19.9.2024
Ether has bounced off its 200-week simple moving average, reinforcing long-term support
Stablecoins Are Becoming Systemically Important, Bernstein Says
19.9.2024
Stablecoin supply is back to all-time highs with $170 billion in circulation, the report said
Family Offices Investors Summit: The $100M Club Bets on Liquid Token, AI, and Gaming in Pivot to Alternative Investments
19.9.2024
The Asia-Pacific region is expected to lead global growth in family office wealth, Manana Samuseva, founder of FOIS, told CoinDesk
Fed rate cut may be politically motivated, will increase inflation: Arthur Hayes
19.9.2024
The former BitMEX boss said the Fed has acted in the interests of presidential candidate Kamala Harris.
Bitcoin Broke $62K After Fed Rate Cuts. Here’s What Traders Say Will Happen Next
19.9.2024
Polymarket traders have their money on four to five more rate cuts this year
Solana Unveils Details of Second Crypto Phone 'Seeker'
19.9.2024
Called Seeker, the upcoming handheld will be a major hardware improvement over Solana's first mobile phone, with better battery, a stronger camera and a lighter design than the Saga
Robert Kiyosaki: Bitcoin Price ‘About to Explode’ as Fed Cuts Rates
19.9.2024
Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki believes that bitcoin’s price is “about to explode” as the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates. He predicted that as interest rates drop, investors should abandon “fake assets” and turn to real ones like bitcoin, gold,...
Ethereum’s value accretion narrative under duress after 19% drop in ETH DApp volumes
18.9.2024
ETH price struggles to find reasons to rally after the network’s DApp volumes drop and Ether languishes near the $2,250 support
Arthur Hayes: 'If They Go 50, That Will Be a Nuclear Catastrophe for Financial Markets'
18.9.2024
In an interview with CoinDesk's Markets Daily, BitMEX co-founder and Maelstrom CIO Arthur Hayes discusses the impact of the Fed cut, how he sees the crypto markets shaping out this year, and why he's investing in Bitcoin Ordinals and inscriptions