Eclipse Labs Promotes Vijay Chetty to CEO Nearly a Week After Neel Somani's Ouster
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Neel Somani, the founder and CEO of Eclipse Labs, stepped down after sexual assault allegations recently surfaced.
Neel Somani, the founder and CEO of Eclipse Labs, stepped down after sexual assault allegations recently surfaced.
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Keywords: Finance, news, Sexual Assault, Sexual Misconduct, layer 2
Authors: Sam Reynolds ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-05-16 05:48:42
Keywords: Finance, news, Sexual Assault, Sexual Misconduct, layer 2
Authors: Sam Reynolds ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-05-16 05:48:42
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Canada’s ‘Crypto King’ and Associate Arrested, Charged With Fraud in Alleged $30M Ponzi Scheme
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Two Canadian men have been arrested and charged with fraud for allegedly swindling investors out of $40 million CAD – approximately $30 million USD – in a crypto and foreign exchange investment scheme.
Two Canadian men have been arrested and charged with fraud for allegedly swindling investors out of $40 million CAD – approximately $30 million USD – in a crypto and foreign exchange investment scheme.
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Keywords: Policy, news, Regulations, Crime, Canada, Fraud, Ponzi
Authors: Cheyenne Ligon ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-05-15 23:24:55
Keywords: Policy, news, Regulations, Crime, Canada, Fraud, Ponzi
Authors: Cheyenne Ligon ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-05-15 23:24:55
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Izzy Englander's Millennium, Paul Singer’s Elliott Among Bitcoin ETF Holders
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After Tuesday’s surprising disclosure of a $161 million allocation from the State of WIsconsin, more investment whales turned out to have been part of the unprecedented success of the ETFs.
After Tuesday’s surprising disclosure of a $161 million allocation from the State of WIsconsin, more investment whales turned out to have been part of the unprecedented success of the ETFs.
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Keywords: Finance, news, Spot bitcoin etf, Silicon Valley Bank, Millennium Management, spot bitcoin ETF holders, 13F filings, Elliott Capital, Paul Singer, Millennium Management, Izzy Englander, Hedge fund bitcoin, IBIT, BlackRock, ARKB, BITW, FBTC, Fidelity, Ark, GBTC, Grayscale
Authors: Helene Braun ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-05-15 21:19:19
Keywords: Finance, news, Spot bitcoin etf, Silicon Valley Bank, Millennium Management, spot bitcoin ETF holders, 13F filings, Elliott Capital, Paul Singer, Millennium Management, Izzy Englander, Hedge fund bitcoin, IBIT, BlackRock, ARKB, BITW, FBTC, Fidelity, Ark, GBTC, Grayscale
Authors: Helene Braun ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-05-15 21:19:19
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What the DOJ’s First MEV Lawsuit Means for Ethereum
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In a highly technical overview of an exploit that has since been patched, government prosecutors find that exploiting code is a crime. CoinDesk reached out to several experts in the Ethereum community to get their views on the case.
In a highly technical overview of an exploit that has since been patched, government prosecutors find that exploiting code is a crime. CoinDesk reached out to several experts in the Ethereum community to get their views on the case.
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Keywords: Opinion, opinion, Opinion, The Node, Newsletters, DOJ, Ethereum, MEV, Flashbots
Authors: Daniel Kuhn ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-05-15 20:27:26
Keywords: Opinion, opinion, Opinion, The Node, Newsletters, DOJ, Ethereum, MEV, Flashbots
Authors: Daniel Kuhn ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-05-15 20:27:26
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Bitcoin Hits $66K as Soft Inflation Data Sparks Crypto Rally
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Sluggish U.S. retail sales and softer inflation reports have opened the way for the next leg up in the crypto rally, Swissblock said.
Sluggish U.S. retail sales and softer inflation reports have opened the way for the next leg up in the crypto rally, Swissblock said.
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Keywords: Markets, news, Markets, Market Wrap, Bitcoin, Inflation, Swissblock technologies, Bitfinex, bitcoin, btc price, bitcoin price, crypto rally
Authors: Krisztian Sandor ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-05-15 20:11:03
Keywords: Markets, news, Markets, Market Wrap, Bitcoin, Inflation, Swissblock technologies, Bitfinex, bitcoin, btc price, bitcoin price, crypto rally
Authors: Krisztian Sandor ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-05-15 20:11:03
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U.S. House's McHenry Says Senate May Be Swayed if Many Democrats Back Crypto Bill
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The result of next week's expected vote on U.S. legislation to regulate the cryptocurrency industry will strongly influence the odds the U.S. Senate gets on board, said Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.), the chairman of the House Financial Services Committee and a leading advocate for crypto [...]
The result of next week's expected vote on U.S. legislation to regulate the cryptocurrency industry will strongly influence the odds the U.S. Senate gets on board, said Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.), the chairman of the House Financial Services Committee and a leading advocate for crypto [...]
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Keywords: Policy, news, Regulations, House Financial Services Committee, Legislation
Authors: Jesse Hamilton ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-05-15 20:06:05
Keywords: Policy, news, Regulations, House Financial Services Committee, Legislation
Authors: Jesse Hamilton ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-05-15 20:06:05
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The Protocol: Lido Backers vs EigenLayer
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In this week's issue, we've got the scoop on a new possible rival to restaking pioneer EigenLayer. PLUS Are meme coins an investable asset class? With the latest Runes data and $70M of project fundraisings.
In this week's issue, we've got the scoop on a new possible rival to restaking pioneer EigenLayer. PLUS Are meme coins an investable asset class? With the latest Runes data and $70M of project fundraisings.
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Keywords: Technology, news, The Protocol, EigenLayer, Vitalik Buterin, Lido, Memes, meme coin, meme coins, ethererum
Authors: Bradley Keoun ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-05-15 18:35:00
Keywords: Technology, news, The Protocol, EigenLayer, Vitalik Buterin, Lido, Memes, meme coin, meme coins, ethererum
Authors: Bradley Keoun ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-05-15 18:35:00
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DePIN’s Solution to AI’s Biggest Blind Spot
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Decentralized machine perception, managed by tokens and cryptographically secure, could offer a privacy and effectiveness upgrade over centralized systems, says Nils Pihl, CEO and Founder of Auki Labs.
Decentralized machine perception, managed by tokens and cryptographically secure, could offer a privacy and effectiveness upgrade over centralized systems, says Nils Pihl, CEO and Founder of Auki Labs.
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Keywords: Opinion, opinion, Opinion
Authors: Nils Pihl ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-05-15 17:37:17
Keywords: Opinion, opinion, Opinion
Authors: Nils Pihl ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-05-15 17:37:17
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Incoming Vanguard CEO Won't Reverse Decision Not to Launch Bitcoin ETF
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The former BlackRock executive is replacing outgoing CEO Tim Buckley, effective July 8.
The former BlackRock executive is replacing outgoing CEO Tim Buckley, effective July 8.
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Keywords: Finance, news, Bitcoin ETF, Vanguard
Authors: Stephen Alpher ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-05-15 17:26:37
Keywords: Finance, news, Bitcoin ETF, Vanguard
Authors: Stephen Alpher ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-05-15 17:26:37
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Rafael Cordón: Safeguarding Elections With Bitcoin
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Software engineer Rafael Cordón’s Simple Proof system helped prevent fraud in Guatemala’s most recent presidential election. Can this technology be used to insure against election interference in other jurisdictions?
Software engineer Rafael Cordón’s Simple Proof system helped prevent fraud in Guatemala’s most recent presidential election. Can this technology be used to insure against election interference in other jurisdictions?
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Keywords: Consensus Magazine, interview, Bitcoin Halving
Authors: Frank Corva ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-05-15 17:18:13
Keywords: Consensus Magazine, interview, Bitcoin Halving
Authors: Frank Corva ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-05-15 17:18:13
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Brothers Accused of $25M Ethereum Exploit as U.S. Reveals Fraud Charges
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The alleged 12-second attack related to the controversial practice known as MEV, or maximal extractable value.
The alleged 12-second attack related to the controversial practice known as MEV, or maximal extractable value.
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Keywords: Policy, news, MEV, Exploit, DOJ, Ethereum
Authors: Sam Kessler, Nikhilesh De ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-05-15 16:24:13
Keywords: Policy, news, MEV, Exploit, DOJ, Ethereum
Authors: Sam Kessler, Nikhilesh De ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-05-15 16:24:13
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House Resolution to Overturn Controversial SEC Rule Likely to Pass in Senate: Sources
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A House proposal to revoke the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's Staff Accounting Bulletin 121 is likely to pass through the Senate in a vote on Thursday, multiple people familiar with the situation told CoinDesk.
A House proposal to revoke the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's Staff Accounting Bulletin 121 is likely to pass through the Senate in a vote on Thursday, multiple people familiar with the situation told CoinDesk.
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Keywords: Policy, news, Regulations, SEC, House of Representatives, Senate
Authors: Nikhilesh De, Jesse Hamilton ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-05-15 16:04:00
Keywords: Policy, news, Regulations, SEC, House of Representatives, Senate
Authors: Nikhilesh De, Jesse Hamilton ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-05-15 16:04:00
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The Ethereum Staking Opportunity
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The market is just beginning and there’s a lot of room for growth, says Eliezer Ndinga, Head of Strategy and Business Development for Digital Assets at 21.co. Here’s what could drive the market.
The market is just beginning and there’s a lot of room for growth, says Eliezer Ndinga, Head of Strategy and Business Development for Digital Assets at 21.co. Here’s what could drive the market.
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Keywords: Opinion, opinion, Opinion, Crypto Long & Short, Institutional Adoption, Institutional Investment, Ethereum staking, Restaking
Authors: Eliezer Ndinga ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-05-15 15:45:00
Keywords: Opinion, opinion, Opinion, Crypto Long & Short, Institutional Adoption, Institutional Investment, Ethereum staking, Restaking
Authors: Eliezer Ndinga ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-05-15 15:45:00
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Halving Impact and Macro Shifts Create Tailwinds for Bitcoin
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Despite the drop in bitcoin’s price since April’s halving, there are still plenty of reasons to be bullish about BTC and crypto, says Paul Marino, Chief Revenue Officer at GraniteShares.
Despite the drop in bitcoin’s price since April’s halving, there are still plenty of reasons to be bullish about BTC and crypto, says Paul Marino, Chief Revenue Officer at GraniteShares.
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Keywords: Opinion, opinion, Opinion, Crypto Long & Short, Bitcoin, Halving, Institutional Adoption, institutional investor, Bitcoin Price
Authors: Paul Marino ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-05-15 15:45:00
Keywords: Opinion, opinion, Opinion, Crypto Long & Short, Bitcoin, Halving, Institutional Adoption, institutional investor, Bitcoin Price
Authors: Paul Marino ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-05-15 15:45:00
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Nasdaq, After Pivoting Crypto Ambitions to Tokenized T-bills, Sees Staffers Exit Amid Delays: Sources
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After ending its crypto custody plan, Nasdaq pivoted to tokenized U.S. Treasuries, but progress was too sluggish for some now-former employees, a person familiar with the matter said.
After ending its crypto custody plan, Nasdaq pivoted to tokenized U.S. Treasuries, but progress was too sluggish for some now-former employees, a person familiar with the matter said.
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Keywords: Finance, news, Exclusive, Nasdaq, Tokenization, Treasury Bills
Authors: Ian Allison ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-05-15 15:43:10
Keywords: Finance, news, Exclusive, Nasdaq, Tokenization, Treasury Bills
Authors: Ian Allison ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-05-15 15:43:10
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Humanity Protocol Raises $30M at $1B for Decentralized Identification to Rival Worldcoin
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While Worldcoin's technology is based on iris scans, Humanity Protocol uses palm prints.
While Worldcoin's technology is based on iris scans, Humanity Protocol uses palm prints.
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Keywords: Finance, news, Fundraising, seed funding, Identity Verification
Authors: Sheldon Reback ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-05-15 15:17:33
Keywords: Finance, news, Fundraising, seed funding, Identity Verification
Authors: Sheldon Reback ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-05-15 15:17:33
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Crypto Old-Head Otoh Talks Casascius Bitcoins, Tax Havens and Old Friends
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The pseudonymous investor – early to both Ethereum and Litecoin – has lived large. He is a speaker at this year’s Consensus festival in Austin, Texas, May 29-31.
The pseudonymous investor – early to both Ethereum and Litecoin – has lived large. He is a speaker at this year’s Consensus festival in Austin, Texas, May 29-31.
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Keywords: Opinion, interview, Opinion, Casascius Coins, Physical Bitcoins, Theft, Tax
Authors: Daniel Kuhn ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-05-15 14:02:08
Keywords: Opinion, interview, Opinion, Casascius Coins, Physical Bitcoins, Theft, Tax
Authors: Daniel Kuhn ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-05-15 14:02:08
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Data Indexer Subsquid Plans to Launch SQD Token Friday
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The decentralized indexing protocol has raised over $17 million lifetime from venture capital firms and community investors.
The decentralized indexing protocol has raised over $17 million lifetime from venture capital firms and community investors.
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Keywords: Finance, news, Token Sales
Authors: Danny Nelson ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-05-15 13:47:51
Keywords: Finance, news, Token Sales
Authors: Danny Nelson ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-05-15 13:47:51
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Hyperion Decimus' Newest Fund to Leverage CoinDesk Indices' Bitcoin and Ether Trend Indicators
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Aimed at institutional investors, the systematic-based fund will seek to profit off uptrends in crypto markets while sidestepping the downtrends.
Aimed at institutional investors, the systematic-based fund will seek to profit off uptrends in crypto markets while sidestepping the downtrends.
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Keywords: Finance, news, Funds, Bitcoin trend indicator, CoinDesk Indices
Authors: Stephen Alpher ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-05-15 12:30:00
Keywords: Finance, news, Funds, Bitcoin trend indicator, CoinDesk Indices
Authors: Stephen Alpher ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-05-15 12:30:00
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Bitcoin Hovers at $62K While Pepe Hits Record High as GameStop Extends Rally
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Dog-themed floki (FLOKI) zoomed 12%, the highest among the top 50 tokens by market capitalization, while pepe (PEPE) jumped 5% to a new lifetime peak.
Dog-themed floki (FLOKI) zoomed 12%, the highest among the top 50 tokens by market capitalization, while pepe (PEPE) jumped 5% to a new lifetime peak.
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Keywords: Markets, news, meme coins, Markets, PEPE, BTC, ETH, SOL, BNB, FLOKI
Authors: Shaurya Malwa ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-05-15 12:10:33
Keywords: Markets, news, meme coins, Markets, PEPE, BTC, ETH, SOL, BNB, FLOKI
Authors: Shaurya Malwa ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-05-15 12:10:33
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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Approaches $63K Ahead of U.S. CPI Data
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The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for May 15, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for May 15, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
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Keywords: Markets, news, Bitcoin, Ether, First Mover
Authors: Jamie Crawley, Omkar Godbole ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-05-15 12:00:37
Keywords: Markets, news, Bitcoin, Ether, First Mover
Authors: Jamie Crawley, Omkar Godbole ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-05-15 12:00:37
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Stablecoin Issuer Circle Files to Shift Legal Home to U.S. From Ireland Ahead of Planned IPO: Bloomberg
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Circle recently filed court paperwork to make the move, according to a company spokesperson.
Circle recently filed court paperwork to make the move, according to a company spokesperson.
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Keywords: Finance, news, Circle, IPO, Ireland, US, IPOs
Authors: Jamie Crawley ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-05-15 11:12:36
Keywords: Finance, news, Circle, IPO, Ireland, US, IPOs
Authors: Jamie Crawley ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-05-15 11:12:36
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Keywords: Markets, news
Authors: Omkar Godbole ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-05-15 10:38:04
Keywords: Markets, news
Authors: Omkar Godbole ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-05-15 10:38:04
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Galaxy Digital Has Strong Momentum Across All Business Lines: Canaccord
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The approval of spot bitcoin ETFs was a catalyst for the increase in counterparty engagement in the first quarter as more traditional asset managers and hedge funds entered the industry, the report said.
The approval of spot bitcoin ETFs was a catalyst for the increase in counterparty engagement in the first quarter as more traditional asset managers and hedge funds entered the industry, the report said.
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Keywords: Markets, news, Earnings, Crypto, Galaxy Digital
Authors: Will Canny ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-05-15 10:17:43
Keywords: Markets, news, Earnings, Crypto, Galaxy Digital
Authors: Will Canny ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-05-15 10:17:43
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Will USD be Bought on the Fact after Being Sold on Expectations of a Softer CPI?
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Overview: The dollar is trading heavily against the G10 currencies and most of the currencies from emerging markets. The market expects softer US CPI (and retail sales) today. Any decline in the year-over-year core rate would put it at its lowest level since April 2021. Still, this has been [...]
Overview: The dollar is trading heavily against the G10 currencies and most of the currencies from emerging markets. The market expects softer US CPI (and retail sales) today. Any decline in the year-over-year core rate would put it at its lowest level since April 2021. Still, this has been [...]
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Keywords: $USD, Australia, Canada, China, CPI, Currency Movement, EMU, Japan, Sweden, tariffs, US
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2024-05-15 10:10:00
Keywords: $USD, Australia, Canada, China, CPI, Currency Movement, EMU, Japan, Sweden, tariffs, US
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2024-05-15 10:10:00
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