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SOL, ADA Lead Crypto Majors' Gains as Bitcoin Traders Move Past $1B Liquidation Event
24.8.2023
Both tokens rose 3%, bitcoin and ether added as much as 1.2%, while bnb (BNB) rallied 1% after staving off concerns about contagion risks in the BNB Chain ecosystem
Voyager’s tokens transferred to Coinbase sparks investors to seek safe haven in coins like ETH or BTCS
23.8.2023
The recent transfer of Voyager’s tokens to Coinbase has triggered a ripple effect in the crypto arena, prompting investors to consider alternative options offering stability and growth potential. In the wake of this development, cryptocurrencies such as Ethereum (ETH) and Bitcoin Spark (BTCS)...
Nigerian Crypto Trading Platform Unilaterally Converts User Funds to New Stablecoin — Move Sparks Exit Scam Fears
23.8.2023
A Nigerian crypto trading platform, Patricia, announced on Aug. 18 that it had converted users’ outstanding funds to its U.S.-backed stablecoin known as “Patricia Token.” Some social media users have slammed the crypto trading platform’s unilateral decision to convert...
Banks Allowed to Issue Crypto Mastercard Cards in Uzbekistan
20.8.2023
Authorities in Uzbekistan have authorized two local banks to issue payment cards allowing users to spend their digital coins. The move is part of a pilot project to launch virtual cards linked to cryptocurrency wallets on an exchange that will facilitate instant conversion to fiat money. Uzbekistan...
Valkyrie Files for Ethereum ETF With US Securities Regulator
18.8.2023
U.S.-based asset manager Valkyrie is requesting regulatory approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for an ether futures exchange-traded fund (ETF). The move follows the acceptance by the SEC of Valkyrie’s application for a spot bitcoin ETF last month. Asset Manager...
Satoshi-era Bitcoin awakens - 1005 BTC mined in 2010 on the move
16.8.2023
1,005 BTC valued at $29 million have been moved from an old Bitcoin wallet after 13 years, drawing parallels to recent dormant BTC movements
Biggest Movers: SOL, TON Move to Multi-Week Highs on Tuesday
15.8.2023
Solana was one of Tuesday’s big gainers, rising to a multi-week high following a ‘death cross’ of moving averages. The move came despite the global market cap falling marginally lower as of the time of writing. Toncoin was another notable mover, rising for a sixth-straight day. Solana (SOL) Solana...
From Crypto Custodian to Court: Prime Trust Files for Bankruptcy Protection
15.8.2023
In the wake of financial upheavals and regulatory hurdles, Prime Trust, a digital currency custodian, has formally sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. This move closely follows the appointment of John Guedry as the company’s overseer, bolstered by a designated committee to steer...
LBank Revives IEO: A Look at the IEO Powerhouse LBank and its Historical Yields
15.8.2023
As the cryptocurrency market has witnessed a decline for over a year, many investors have chosen to liquidate their assets or move to alternative markets. However, 2023 has painted a different picture, positioning cryptocurrency as one of the best-performing investments. According to CoinMarketCap...
First Mover Americas: Europe's First Spot Bitcoin ETF Opens in Holland
15.8.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 15, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Bitcoin Price Outlook for August
14.8.2023
Aside from last week’s move above $30,000, bitcoin has mostly consolidated below this level for the majority of August. Market volatility has eased, seemingly as a result of lower trading volumes due to the summer period. Despite this, history shows that bulls tend to return closer to...
Dormant Since 2010, Bitcoin Address Awakens to Move 1,005 BTC Worth $29.7 Million
14.8.2023
On the morning of Monday, August 14, 2023, at the precise block height of 803,135, a dormant bitcoin address — created on November 9, 2010 — stirred to life. After lying in slumber for an exacting 12.9 years, it awoke to spend a staggering 1,005 bitcoin, a sum swelling to...
Revolutionizing Bitcoin Privacy: Samourai Wallet Unveils BTC to XMR Atomic Swaps
14.8.2023
In a pioneering move, Samourai, the privacy-focused bitcoin wallet, has revealed a BTC to XMR atomic swap feature aimed at revolutionizing onchain privacy in Bitcoin. Addressing the widespread issue of tainted change, also known as leftover unspent transaction outputs (UTXOs) remaining from...
Biggest Movers: LINK Ends 4-Day Losing Streak, as DOGE Extends Declines
14.8.2023
Chainlink was one of the notable movers on Monday, as the token ended a streak of four consecutive days of declines. The move comes despite the global market cap mostly trading lower to start the week, falling 0.23% as of writing. Dogecoin fell for a second straight session. Chainlink (LINK)...
First Mover Americas: Hedera’s Token Gains on Fed Move
14.8.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 2, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Binance Makes Historic Move as First Licensed Crypto Exchange in El Salvador
9.8.2023
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has become the first fully licensed crypto exchange in El Salvador.
In a Tuesday announcement, the company said it has been granted a Bitcoin Services Provider license (BSP) by the Central Reserve Bank (Banco Central de Reserva) and the first...
Biggest Movers: LINK, SOL Extend Gains, as Crypto Momentum Begins to Shift
8.8.2023
Chainlink surged by nearly 4% during Tuesday’s session, as the token moved towards a one-week high. The move came as cryptocurrencies rebounded, following a slow start to the week. Solana was another big mover, as it headed towards the $24.00 level. Chainlink (LINK) Chainlink (LINK) was one...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Nears 1-Week High, as Paypal Launches USD Stablecoin
8.8.2023
Bitcoin rebounded on Tuesday, following the news that Paypal was launching a USD stablecoin on the ethereum blockchain. The company hopes the move will bridge the gap between fiat and cryptocurrencies for all of its stakeholders. Ethereum was marginally higher today. Bitcoin Bitcoin (BTC) was back...
XRP Price Prediction as $1.2 Billion Trading Volume Sends XRP into the Green – Big Move Coming?
8.8.2023
The XRP price has risen by 0.5% in the past 24 hours, with its move to $0.618192 coming as the cryptocurrency market as a whole barely budges today.
XRP is now down by 10% in the last seven days, but remains up by 31% in the past month and by 81% since the beginning of the year, following...
NFT Trader Hanwe Chang's Ingenious Move Nets $1.5 Million on Blur Marketplace – Here's What Happened
7.8.2023
An NFT trader that goes by the name Hanwe Chang has made 800 ETH, worth almost $1.5 million, after tricking a bot into buying his NFTs at elevated prices.
Writing on the social media platform X on this weekend, Hanwe Chang claimed that a bot was copying all of his NFT bids on Blur, a new...