First Mover Americas: Crypto Remains Resilient as Japan, UK Slip Into Recession

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Feb. 15, 2024.

Protocol Village: QuickNode Adds Support for ZkSync Hyperchains

The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Feb. 15-21.

Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy Bitcoin Bet Tops $4B in Profit

The company was the owner of 190,000 bitcoins as of the end of January.

Bitcoin Is Back, Back, Back, Baby

The premier crypto is regaining dominance of investment dollars, mindshare and “narrative,” says Ben Schiller.

Craig Wright Witnesses Face Questions About Their Memories in COPA Trial

Lawyers for the Crypto Open Patent Alliance declared that the recollection of the witnesses today was "hazy" and "confused."

Crypto for Advisors: Impact of the Spot Bitcoin ETFs for Portfolios

The approval of the spot bitcoin ETFs constituted a landmark event for the $1.7 trillion digital asset industry. With institutional investors on board, demand for bitcoin will grow significantly.

Apple Vision Pros Are Practically Dress Code at This Crypto Hacker House

Airdrop riches and FOMO are fueling a run on Apple's pricey VR headset at mtnDAO, the Solana blockchain's largest community-run coworking meetup, in Salt Lake City.

Gold funds See Big Outflows Alongside Rush of Money Into Bitcoin ETFs

Whether the divergence means a migration from gold to bitcoin is a separate question.

Bitcoin's Rise to $52K Is Driven by Strong U.S. Demand, the Coinbase Price Premium Suggests

Massive inflows into spot bitcoin ETFs made headlines recently, but other metrics showcase U.S. investors' appetite for the asset.

U.S. Federal Reserve Gov. Waller Says DeFi Could Boost Dollar's Global Strength

Despite some fears in government circles that crypto could undermine the dollar, the Fed governor said that the use of dollar-dependent stablecoins can boost the dollar's reach.

Coinbase Shares Surge After Beating Fourth-Quarter Profit Estimates

The crypto exchange's transaction revenue rose/declined tk% from previous quarter as crypto markets soared.

Did Elizabeth Warren Just Endorse Bitcoin? Not So Fast

A stunt from Bitcoin supporters led to the appearance that the U.S. senator and staunch cryptocurrency opponent Elizabeth Warren signed an order for a flag to be flown over the U.S. capitol commemorating Satoshi Nakamoto.

Stupid Things Craig Wright Said in His Latest Stupid Trial

During his cross-examination, lawyers for the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA) tried to ensnare the Satoshi Nakamoto pretender in a web lies.

Asset Manager Jupiter’s Crypto Investment Scrapped by Compliance Team: FT

The firm's Gold & Silver fund made a $2.58 million investment in an XRP ETP in the first half of 2023, which was later cancelled.

Crypto Traders See 20% Chance of Bitcoin Topping $70K by April End: DeFi Options Marketplace Lyra

Bitcoin has rallied 35% in three weeks, with mining reward halving due in April.

U.S. Regulators Do Have Some Control Over Stablecoin Tether: JPMorgan

USDT's appeal relative to other stablecoins will likely diminish as regulations will require more transparency and compliance with new anti-money laundering standards, the report said.

Bitcoin's Latest Rally is Different as BTC Rises Alongside U.S. Dollar and Treasury Yields

Bitcoin has managed to chalk out a double-digit rally recently, ignoring the strength in the dollar index and Treasury yields.

First Mover Americas: Bullish Week for Bitcoin and VeChain

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Feb. 16, 2024.

Ether-Based Crypto Dollar Issuer Ethena Raises $14M, Opens Access to Public

Ethena's USDe "synthetic dollar" is independent from the traditional financial system and aims to offer a dollar-denominated, yield-bearing savings vehicle for investors outside of the U.S.

Sam Bankman-Fried's Sentence Might Be Lighter Than You'd Expect

Restitution paid to victims can be considered when sentencing, and judges in the Southern District of New York routinely impose shorter terms than guidelines suggest for white-collar cases.

Coinbase Analysts Turn More Bullish on Crypto Exchange After Earnings Beat; Shares Climb

Higher crypto prices will have a positive effect on the exchange’s revenue, the analysts said.