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US Securities Regulator Accepts Valkyrie’s Spot Bitcoin ETF Application
19.7.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has formally accepted the spot bitcoin ETF application filed by asset manager Valkyrie. The move, which opens the door to an official review process, follows last week’s acknowledgment of Blackrock’s bitcoin ETF application. U.S. SEC to Review...
Biggest Movers: SOL Snaps Losing Streak as XRP Climbs 5% Higher
19.7.2023
Solana ended a three-day losing streak on Wednesday, as the token moved back above the $26.00 mark. The decline came following Friday’s move above $32.00, which took the price to an eight-month high. XRP has also rebounded today, and looks to be heading for its recent high over $0.9400....
Stride Blockchain Will Move to ATOM-Powered Security Model
19.7.2023
Stride's native token STRD trades 0.7% higher as the transition is expected to beef up the liquid staking protocol's security by several thousand percent
Celsius Liquidates $25 Million In Altcoins After Court’s Approval To Move Funds
17.7.2023
Bankrupt crypto lender Celsius has liquidated nearly $25 million in different altcoins after a US court approved the firm to convert altcoins to BTC and ETH earlier this month.
Celsius Network liquidated several altcoins worth nearly $25 million, including Chainlink (LINK), BNB coin, Synthetix...
SEC Accepts Blackrock’s Bitcoin ETF Application
17.7.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has accepted the application for a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) filed by asset manager Blackrock. The move indicates the regulator is preparing to seriously consider a bitcoin ETF and could eventually set the stage for wider adoption of crypto...
Russia, 10 Southeast Asian Nations Discuss Using National Currencies in Trade Settlements
15.7.2023
Russia is discussing using national currencies in trade settlements with 10 Southeast Asian countries, members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has revealed. The move comes as more and more countries worldwide are seeking to de-dollarize....
Biggest Movers: MATIC up 8%, as SOL Nears Fresh 2-Month High
11.7.2023
Polygon was a notable mover on Tuesday, as the token surged by as much as 8% in today’s session. The move saw the cryptocurrency hit a one-month high, following a recent five-day bull run. Solana also rose higher, following a sell-off to start the week. Polygon (MATIC) Polygon (MATIC) rose by...
Unidef Launches Revolutionary Initiative to Assist Crypto Community Affected by Centralized Platforms Misconduct
11.7.2023
PRESS RELEASE. Dubai, UAE — Jul 11, 2023 – In an unprecedented move, Unidef (unidef.org), a global organization advocating for decentralized empowerment, has taken an extraordinary step to safeguard the crypto community that has been negatively affected by the recent contentious financial...
Biggest Movers: BNB Rebounds on Monday as SOL Slips Following Recent Gains
10.7.2023
Binance coin was one of Monday’s biggest gainers, as the token rebounded following a move close to a key support point on Sunday. The move pushed the price near a one-week high, and came as the global crypto market cap fell 0.07% lower as of writing. Solana also dropped, following a recent...
Biggest Movers: SOL Surges to 2-Month High on Saturday, Extending Recent Bull Run
8.7.2023
Solana extended recent gains on Saturday, as the token rose for a third straight session to start the weekend. Today’s move came following a breakout of a key price level, despite the global crypto market cap consolidating. Avalanche also rallied, climbing by as much as 10%. Solana (SOL) Solana...
Biggest Movers: SOL Hits Fresh 4-Week High on Friday, ADA Snaps Losing Streak
7.7.2023
Solana was one of Friday’s biggest gainers, as the cryptocurrency rose by over 11% during today’s session. The move came as markets reacted to June’s nonfarm payrolls report, which came in at 209,000, below expectations of 229,000. On the other hand, cardano ended a three-day...
Billionaire CEO of Galaxy Digital Announces Overseas Move, Cites Similar Moves by Other Firms
7.7.2023
Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz is looking to move businesses outside the US territory amid the ongoing regulatory crackdown on the crypto industry.
The American billionaire warned that more crypto firms are following similar strategies by moving out of the US.
Novagratz said that they...
Nigerian crypto tax move is ‘premature’ – local stakeholders
7.7.2023
Industry stakeholders seek clarity regarding the implications of taxation and its connection to the recognition of cryptocurrency and associated procedures
Biggest Movers: BCH Back Above $300.00, as SOL Hits 1-Month High
6.7.2023
After falling by as much as 10% on Wednesday, bitcoin cash rebounded in today’s session, climbing back above $300.00 in the process. The move came during a volatile market session, which saw crypto’s global market cap remain largely unchanged. Solana was a notable exception however...
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Cash Rises More Than 10%
6.7.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 6, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Meta’s Twitter rival Threads to launch July 6, but will the crypto community budge?
5.7.2023
Meta's microblogging platform is set for launch, with Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey pointing out the apps centralization and data harvesting
LBank Labs Launches $10 Million MEME Special Fund, Aiming to Nurture High-Quality Early-Stage Innovation Projects
4.7.2023
PRESS RELEASE. LBank Labs, the venture capital arm of the global exchange LBank, has today announced the establishment of a $10 Million MEME Special Fund. The move is intended to encourage high-quality early-stage innovative MEME projects, foster industry growth, and give back to the wider...
Biggest Movers: ADA Extends Gains, Hitting 10-Day High on Tuesday
4.7.2023
Cardano was one of the notable gainers on July 4th, as the token jumped to a ten-day high in today’s session. The move came as the global cryptocurrency market was mostly in the green, despite the lower than usual market volume. Polygon also hit a multi-week high. Cardano (ADA) Cardano (ADA)...
Bitcoin Price Prediction as BTC Blasts Past $30,000 Level in Huge Move Up – What's Going On?
4.7.2023
The cryptocurrency market has witnessed a momentous event as Bitcoin (BTC) price catapulted past the significant $30,000 level, sending shockwaves throughout the industry.
As market participants grapple with this meteoric rise, two notable developments have emerged, shedding light on the evolving...
Biggest Movers: XMR Races to 5-Month High, as ATOM Extends Recent Gains
3.7.2023
Monero continued to climb during Monday’s session, as the token surged to its highest point since February. The move comes as the global crypto market cap was marginally higher on the first working day of June. Cosmos also extended recent gains, hitting a one-month high in the process....