Sei spikes 25%, breaks key resistance as bulls eye $0.50

Sei, the layer-1 blockchain for high-frequency crypto trading, saw its native token’s price jump more than 25% in the last 24 hours. On Sept. 25, Sei (SEI) rose from an intraday low of $0.366 to hit a high of $0.471… дальше »

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Ahead of today’s Congressional hearing on SEC oversight, Republicans urged Gensler to repeal SAB 121

Republican lawmakers have strongly requested that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission repeal a controversial rule for banks that deal with crypto. Yesterday, Sept. 23, a group of more than 40 members of Congress sent signed letters to the heads of… дальше »

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SEC Gensler’s crypto crackdown under scrutiny as he testifies before Congress

US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler will testify twice this week before Congress. Gensler will appear before the House Financial Services Committee on Sept. 24 and was scheduled to meet the Senate Banking Committee on Sept. дальше »

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GMX price stalls as crypto perpetual futures volume retreats

GMX token remained flat on Tuesday, Sept. 24, as most cryptocurrencies continued consolidating and volume in its ecosystem retreated. GMX (GMX) was trading at $25.2, slightly above this month’s low of $21.55. It has risen by over 44% from its… дальше »

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Bybit unveils first Shariah-compliant Islamic crypto account

Crypto exchange Bybit has introduced an Islamic crypto account tailored to its Muslim users, according to a Sept. 24 statement. Bybit CEO Ben Zhou shared the update in a social media post on X, stating: “[The] World first Crypto Islamic account is now fully live on Bybit. дальше »

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Little Changed in Face of PBOC Rate Cut

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 24, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. дальше »

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OpenAI’s press account hacked to promote phishing scam with OPENAI token

Crypto scammers took over OpenAI’s press account to post phishing links that targeted OpenAI users. While the posts have now been deleted, crypto scammers managed to hijack OpenAI’s official press account on X on Sept. 23 to promote a suspected… дальше »

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Coinbase, SEC battle over clear crypto regulation

Coinbase pressured the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission over precise and transparent crypto regulation on Monday, Sept. 23. The leading cryptocurrency exchange in the U.S. and the financial regulator clashed in a federal appeals court in Philadelphia, according to a… дальше »

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Celestia Foundation secures $100m in new fundraising

Celestia Foundation, the Liechtenstein-based non-profit organization helping to build Celestia, has raised $100 million from major crypto-focused venture capital firms, led by Bain Capital Crypto. Announced on Sept. дальше »

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21.co integrates Chainlink’s proof of reserve on Solana and Ethereum

21. co, the parent company of crypto exchange-traded products issuer 21Shares, has integrated the Chainlink Proof-of-Reserve to enhance the transparency of its wrapped Bitcoin. According to a press release on Sept. дальше »

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Crypto products see surge in inflows fueled by FED rate cut

Coinshare’s latest report shows that the crypto market experienced its second consecutive week of inflows, in part due to the Federal Open Market Committee’s decision to cut interest rates for the first time since 2020. In Coinshare’s Sept. 23 research… дальше »

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Crypto products see surge in inflows fueled by Fed rate cut

CoinShare’s latest report shows that the crypto market experienced its second consecutive week of inflows, in part due to the Federal Open Market Committee’s decision to cut interest rates for the first time since 2020. In CoinShare’s Sept. 23 research… дальше »

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First Mover Americas: BTC, ETH Rise in Muted Trading to Start the Week

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 23, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. дальше »

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Trump buys burgers with BTC, Arthur Hayes skeptical on rate cut, and more: Hodler’s Digest, Sept. 15 – 21

Donald Trump becomes the first former United States president to use crypto in a transaction, Arthur Hayes thoughts on rate cut: Hodler’s Digest дальше »

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Crypto VC funding: The Open Network raises $30M, Drift Protocol brings in $25M

Our crypto VC funding column, for the week of Sept. 15 to Sept. 21, explores the latest capital-raising efforts: Open Network, Drift Protocol, Helius, Hemi Labs and Pipe Network. дальше »

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TOKEN2049 Singapore highlights: Vitalik singing, market reaction to rate cuts, and the future of the industry

TOKEN2049 has ended in Singapore. Here are three highlights from one of the most anticipated crypto conferences of the year. One of the largest industry conferences, TOKEN2049, was held from Sept. 18 to 19 in Singapore. It brought together leading… дальше »

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CFTC wins $36m victory in California crypto fraud case

New York resident William Koo Ichioka agreed to pay $36 million in a CFTC case alleging cryptocurrency and forex fraud. According to a Sept. 20 notice, Judge Vince Chhabria of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California… дальше »

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Catizen soars to record as STON.fi launches CATI farming

Catizen’s token rose to a record high on Friday, Sept. 20, as the crypto rally intensified and after STON.fi launched its farming. Catizen (CATI) jumped to a high of $1.1265, 260% above its lowest point this month. This rally has… дальше »

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Tests $64K as BoJ Pauses Rate Hikes

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 20, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. дальше »

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Crypto exchange BingX hacked for $43 million

BingX was hacked early Friday, Sept. 20, with $43 million in cryptocurrencies stolen from the exchange’s hot wallet. Hacker stole ETH, BNB, USDT and over 300 other coins and tokens. On-chain data shows the attacker quickly swapped most of the assets for Ethereum and BNB. дальше »

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Sei spikes 23% as Bitcoin breaks above $63k

Sei, the layer-1 blockchain for high-frequency crypto trading, saw its native token’s price jump more than 23% in 24 hours as top altcoins rallied alongside Bitcoin. On Sept. 19, Sei (SEI) rose from lows of $0.26 to hit $0.35 across… дальше »

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Rises Above $62K After Fed Cuts Rate

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. дальше »

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Decentraland’s X account hacked, scammers push fake MANA airdrop

Virtual reality-focused project Decentraland’s X account was compromised earlier today to promote phishing links. According to PeckSheild alert, on Sept. 19 crypto scammers took over Decentraland’s X account to promote a fake aidrop for its native token MANA, which eventually… дальше »

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Institutional players drive crypto adoption in South Korea, Hong Kong — Chainalysis

Eastern Asia has emerged as the sixth largest crypto economy globally, largely driven by institutional activity in South Korea and Hong Kong, according to a Sept. 18 report by Chainalysis. The region accounted for 8. дальше »

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US losing edge in crypto due to SEC’s ‘scorched earth’ tactics, Robinhood exec says

Robinhood’s Chief Legal Officer Daniel Gallagher criticized the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) approach to crypto regulation in written testimony submitted for a Sept. 18 hearing before the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets. дальше »

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Price Drops Below $60K Ahead of Expected Fed Rate Cut

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 18, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. дальше »

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1inch launches Fusion+ upgrade for its cross-chain swaps

Decentralized exchange 1inch has introduced a new upgrade that allows users to swap their crypto assets without giving up custody. According to a Sept. 18 announcement, 1inch has deployed the next iteration of its 2022 Fusion upgrade for its Swap… дальше »

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Binance clarifies it never owned WazirX, demands accountability

Binance has distanced itself from the ongoing struggles of the Indian crypto exchange WazirX in a Sept. 17 statement. According to Binance, WazirX co-founder Nischal Shetty made several misleading statements that suggested the exchange might be responsible for the losses suffered by Indian crypto trading platform users after a $235 million hack in July. дальше »

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Reclaims $59K as Traders Anticipate 50-Bps Fed Rate Cut

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 17, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. дальше »

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Ex-SEC officials to speak at hearing on ‘politicized approach’ to crypto

US House lawmakers will hear from a former SEC commissioner and crypto industry leaders at their “Dazed and Confused” digital assets hearing on Sept. 18. дальше »

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Ripple, Hedera, Aptos team up for MiCA compliance in EU and sustainability push

The DLT Science Foundation (DSF) announced the launch of the MiCA Crypto Alliance on Sept. 16, with Hedera, Ripple, and the Aptos Foundation as founding members, according to a statement shared with CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Neiro’s Binance listing sparks heated online disputes

Ethereum memecoins collided on Sept. 16 as crypto’s largest exchange, Binance, listed Neiro for spot trading, sending the token to new highs. As previously reported, Binance listed Ethereum’s first Neiro (NEIRO) token, and the memecoin rallied more than 700% in… дальше »

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Bybit secures provisional approval for crypto operations in Dubai

Crypto exchange ByBit has secured a provisional license from Dubai’s crypto regulator. According to Sept. 16 announcement, ByBit has received provisional approval for a Virtual Asset Service Provider license, from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, marking the completion of the… дальше »

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Pulls Back Before Probable Fed Rate Cut

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 16, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. дальше »

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Crypto firms airdrop tokens to support Vietnam typhoon victims

Binance will start sending tokens on Sept. 16, while KuCoin will start delivering their token donations on Sept. 18.

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Crypto VC funding: Huma Finance raises $38m, Fuse clinches $12m

At least 19 startups raised venture capital funds over the past seven days, with the largest round going to Huma Finance, a tokenized real-world assets platform. Huma announced on Sept. 11 that it received $38 million in a fund-raising effort… дальше »

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SBF files appeal seeking to reverse conviction over allegations of judicial bias

Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), co-founder of the collapsed crypto exchange FTX, has filed an appeal challenging his fraud conviction on Sept. 13, arguing that the trial was tainted by judicial bias and procedural errors. дальше »

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Crypto donations for 2024 U.S. election hit $190m

Cryptocurrency donations for the 2024 U.S. election have accelerated as the November vote draws closer. Fox journalist Eleanor Terret shared details on Sept. 13 of an analysis that showed campaign teams across the political divide have attracted $190 million in… дальше »

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Trump’s Family Will Release Crypto Project World Liberty On Sept. 16: “We’re Embracing The Future With Crypto”

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MicroStrategy buys additional 18,300 BTC for more than $1b

Business intelligence firm MicroStrategy is continuing its Bitcoin allocation strategy, this time acquiring over 18,000 BTC. MicroStrategy, one of the largest corporate crypto holders in the world, announced in a press release on Friday, Sept. 13, that it acquired an… дальше »

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Trades Little Changed Above $58,000

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 13, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. дальше »

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US sanctions Cambodian senator involved in crypto-related human trafficking scams

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has sanctioned Cambodian businessman Ly Yong Phat for his role in operating cyber-scam centers that exploited trafficked workers to run crypto scams. In a Sept. 12 press release, Phat,… дальше »

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World Liberty, Crypto Project Helmed by Donald Trump's Family, Will Release on Sept. 16

World Liberty Finance is helmed by Trump’s sons, Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr, and the 18-year-old Barron Trump is the project's "DeFi visionary.” дальше »

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POPCAT surges as Kraken announces trading support

Popcat meme coin rose more than 11% as Kraken announced listing for spot trading on Sept. 19. The POPCAT price reached highs of $0. 67 and was trading higher at the time of writing. Solana meme coin Popcat (POPCAT) has traded higher after crypto exchange Kraken announced it would add spot trading support. дальше »

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Circle reportedly moving HQ to New York ahead of IPO

Stablecoin operator Circle edged closer to going public with plans to redomicile its business on U.S. soil. Crypto payment giant and (USDC) issuer Circle will reportedly announce its new global headquarters in New York on Sept. 13, as the firm… дальше »

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eToro limits crypto trading to only 3 assets, including Bitcoin, after $1.5M SEC settlement

Trading platform eToro will halt trading for most digital assets on its platform following a $1. 5 million settlement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), according to a Sept. 12 statement. дальше »

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Grayscale’s XRP trust launch ignites 8% increase and ETF speculation

Grayscale has introduced a new crypto investment trust fund for XRP, according to a Sept. 12 statement. Following the news, XRP’s value surged by 8%, reaching a multi-week high of $0. 58, according to CryptoSlate’s data. дальше »

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CoinFlip deploys Crypto ATMs in Yesway and Allsup’s stores across the US

CoinFlip has partnered with prominent convenience store chain Yesway to deploy cryptocurrency ATMs across its shops in the United States. CoinFlip announced on Sept. 12 the deployment of its digital currency kiosks, commonly referred to as “bitcoin ATMs,” to 45… дальше »

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Tops $58K After U.S. Tech Stocks Rise

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 12, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. дальше »

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Surge in Nvidia stock triggers bullish momentum for AI tokens

Artificial Intelligence-related crypto assets recorded impressive gains following a surge in the Nvidia stock price. Nvidia Corp stock rose by 8.15% on Sept. 11, closing the day at $116.91. The company’s market cap reached $2.86 trillion, according to data provided… дальше »

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