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First Mover Americas: Worldcoin, The Graph and Filecoin Finish the Week on Top
23.2.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Feb. 23, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC Price Oscillation Reflects Crossroads and Market Indecision
23.2.2024
Bitcoin’s value on Friday added another page to its unfolding story, registering just under $51,000, showing a modest decline from its 24-hour peak of $51,965 down to a trough of $50,877. Despite this dip, bitcoin’s 24-hour trading volume remains at $25.07 billion, highlighting...
Bitcoin Price Prediction as Reddit Adds BTC and ETH to Balance Sheet – Crypto Adoption Rising?
23.2.2024
Reddit's strategic investment in Bitcoin and Ethereum highlights growing mainstream acceptance, sparking interest in the future of cryptocurrencies.
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Reddit files IPO, names Bitcoin and Ether holdings
23.2.2024
Reddit submitted an application for an IPO with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. It revealed that Reddit has substantial holdings in Bitcoin and Ether. Also, Reddit invested in Ether and Polygon as a form of payment for sales of certain virtual goods. Reddit’s IPO filing is part...
FATF Grey Listing Concern Prompts Kenya to Establish a Crypto Working Group
23.2.2024
The fears that Kenya’s lack of a regulatory framework for overseeing the crypto industry has prompted the government to establish a working group tasked with drafting crypto regulations. Authorities in the East African nation are confident that the approved regulations will designate a sole...
European Central Bank criticizes the US SEC’s Bitcoin ETF approval
23.2.2024
Long story short, the European Central Bank remains wary, if not a supporter, of Bitcoin, despite the US SEC’s recent approval of the Spot Bitcoin ETF applications. This is based on a blog post by Ulrich Bindseil and Jürgen Schaaf, who advocate for ETF approval for Bitcoin, the naked...
Fidelity Director: Bitcoin Market Cap Could Reach $6 Trillion, a Quarter of ‘Monetary Gold’ Market
23.2.2024
Fidelity's Director of Global Macro Jurrien Timmer has suggested that Bitcoin (BTC) has the potential to achieve a market value equivalent to a quarter of the "monetary gold" market, reaching an impressive $6 trillion.
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Ebay’s Web3 Division Reportedly Lays off 30% of Its Employees
23.2.2024
Recently, Ebay, the e-commerce behemoth, implemented significant changes within its Web3 division. These changes resulted in a 30% reduction in the division’s workforce and the departure of a pivotal employee. Among those affected by this restructuring is David Moore, the founder of Knownorigin,...
Trump: Bitcoin Has Taken on 'a Life of its Own,' Will Probably Need Some Regulation
23.2.2024
Former president and Republican front-runner Donald Trump has said Bitcoin has taken a life on its own and will probably need some regulation
Bitcoin Mining Not A Threat to Public Safety – Rep Emmer Criticizes OMB’s Abuse of Power
23.2.2024
United States lawmaker Tom Emmer has criticized the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) decision to approve the Energy Information Administration (EIA) request to collect data on Bitcoin (BTC) mining firms.
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Gauntlet Withdraws From Aave Partnership, Citing Governance Challenges
23.2.2024
Gauntlet has decided to withdraw from its role as Risk Steward for Aave, pointing to governance and operational challenges as the main reasons. This announcement marks the end of a four-year collaboration that has helped in growing Aave. Gauntlet Ends Partnership With Aave Due to DAO Disputes...
5 Expert Tips for Crypto Startups Seeking Funding in Today’s Market
23.2.2024
After two years of hardship, crypto entrepreneurs are now seeing a potential shift in fortunes, with Bitcoin's recent upswing reigniting interest in funding opportunities within the industry.
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Jack Dorsey-Led Block Witness High Profits on Bitcoin Sales Via Cash App
23.2.2024
Block payments platform earned $66 million from selling Bitcoin through Cash App, the firm’s recent Q4 2023 earnings report noted.
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Matrixport Report: Bitcoin’s Target of $63,000 by March 2024 is Achievable
23.2.2024
Matrixport identified four key catalysts that could propel Bitcoin's Price to $63,000 in March, including the recent approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs, the upcoming halving event, and interest rate cuts.
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FIL, GRT Rally Boosts CoinDesk Computing Index as Bitcoin Struggles
23.2.2024
FIL's market-beating surge to a 12-month high of $8.5 comes on the heels of Filecoin's Feb. 16 announcement that it would host programmable blockchain Solana's block history
Digital Yuan Now Used to Complete Car Prepurchase Payments
23.2.2024
The digital yuan, China’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), is being used as a security element in car prepurchase payment settlements. According to local media reports, a pilot test that allows customers to pay for their cars with digital yuan was established in early February...
Bitcoin Mining Firm Riot Rakes in Record $281M in Revenues in 2023, Producing 6,626 BTC
23.2.2024
Bitcoin mining firm Riot Platforms has achieved record-breaking results in 2023, with total revenues reaching an all-time high of $281 million.
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Stellar Debuts Smart Contracts With Protocol 20 Update
23.2.2024
Stellar has announced the introduction of smart contracts as part of its Protocol 20 update, passed by a validator vote on Feb. 20. The upgrade introduces Soroban, the new smart contracts system, to mainnet, and initiates a phased rollout for validators to monitor the performance of these...
Texas Blockchain Council, Riot Platforms Sue EIA Over Sensitive Bitcoin Mining Data Order
23.2.2024
The Texas Blockchain Council and crypto miner Riot Platforms sued the US Energy Information Administration on Wednesday, accusing the agency of making unlawful data collection demands from the Bitcoin mining sector.
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Jack Dorsey’s Block Is Sitting on $207M Gain on Its Bitcoin Bet
23.2.2024
Block, Inc. (SQ) stocks were up 13% in after-market trading hours