First Mover Americas: Ether, Meme Coins Lead Recovery While Bitcoin Remains Subdued
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for June 19, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the…
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Bitcoin Whales Sold Over $1B BTC in Past Two Weeks: CryptoQuant
The selling coincides with net outflows from U.S.-listed bitcoin ETFs in the same period, data shows.The selling coincides with net outflows from U.S.-listed bitcoin ETFs…
Elevated Ether Volatility Expectations May Be Unfounded
The excitement surrounding the impending debut of spot ether ETFs in the U.S. has investors anticipating higher ether price swings relative to bitcoin.The excitement surrounding…
National Australia Bank’s Venture Arm Invests in Crypto-Focused Zodia Custody
NAB Ventures made an undisclosed investment in Zodia Custody, which is also backed by Standard Chartered, Northern Trust and SBI Holdings.NAB Ventures made an undisclosed…
Bitcoin, Crypto-Related Stocks Are Ripe for Institutional Adoption: Bernstein
Spot bitcoin ETFs are expected to be approved by major wirehouses and large private bank platforms in the third and fourth quarters, the report said.Spot…
SEC Ends Probe Into Consensys, Won’t Sue Over Ethereum
The U.S. regulator closed its investigation into “Ethereum 2.0,” Consensys said.The U.S. regulator closed its investigation into “Ethereum 2.0,” Consensys said.
Meme Coins and Macro: U.S. Credit Card Holders Most Stressed Since 2012
The percentage of credit card loans outstanding for over 90 days has increased to the highest since 2012, a signal that speculative activity may ease…
Martin Shkreli Says He is Behind Trump-Linked DJT as ZachXBT, GCR Start Poking Around
The relatively new token created ripples in the crypto community on X this week over its supposed existence as the “official” Donald Trump token. But…
IMF Says CBDCs Could Boost Middle East’s Financial Inclusion, Payment Efficiency
Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) may not be essential to achieving intended policy goals, instead addressing underlying constraints and improving other digital payment systems may…
Patrick McHenry Explains FIT21’s Passage
Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) chairs the powerful House Financial Services Committee, and has been the leading Republican on the panel for years. Last year, he…