Intense Competition — Not Technology — Will Fuel Blockchain's Rise to Dominance
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Like the internet itself, decentralized networks aren't always the most efficient tools for some tasks. However, the open, permissionless nature of these networks creates intense competition that often serves customers better than technical efficiency alone, says EY’s Paul Brody.
Like the internet itself, decentralized networks aren't always the most efficient tools for some tasks. However, the open, permissionless nature of these networks creates intense competition that often serves customers better than technical efficiency alone, says EY’s Paul Brody.
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Keywords: Opinion, opinion, Opinion
Authors: Paul Brody ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-11-07 19:58:06
Keywords: Opinion, opinion, Opinion
Authors: Paul Brody ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-11-07 19:58:06
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Fed Cuts Rates by 25 Basis Points, Bitcoin Price at Record Ahead of Powell's First Speech Since Trump Win
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Fed Chair Jerome Powell's speech later today could shake up markets as he will face questions about the central bank's outlook on monetary policy and inflation after Donald Trump's decisive win of the U.S. presidential election.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell's speech later today could shake up markets as he will face questions about the central bank's outlook on monetary policy and inflation after Donald Trump's decisive win of the U.S. presidential election.
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Keywords: Markets, news, Federal Reserve, FOMC, Jerome Powell, Bitcoin, Fed, Markets, bitcoin, federal reserve, fed, powell, fed rate cut
Authors: Krisztian Sandor ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-11-07 19:09:23
Keywords: Markets, news, Federal Reserve, FOMC, Jerome Powell, Bitcoin, Fed, Markets, bitcoin, federal reserve, fed, powell, fed rate cut
Authors: Krisztian Sandor ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-11-07 19:09:23
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Post-Election Déjà Vu: Bitcoin Spikes to a New Record High, While Ether and Solana Rally Ahead of FOMC
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Bitcoin just made a new all-time high, but ether is the real winner here.
Bitcoin just made a new all-time high, but ether is the real winner here.
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Keywords: Markets, news, Bitcoin, All-Time High, Ether, Solana, CoinDesk 20, Market Wrap
Authors: Tom Carreras, Krisztian Sandor ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-11-07 18:53:23
Keywords: Markets, news, Bitcoin, All-Time High, Ether, Solana, CoinDesk 20, Market Wrap
Authors: Tom Carreras, Krisztian Sandor ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-11-07 18:53:23
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Here's How Quickly Gary Gensler Could Lose His SEC Chair Gig Under Trump
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With the crypto-friendly Donald Trump being elected president, industry leaders are now awaiting his first big move, which could be appointing a new chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
With the crypto-friendly Donald Trump being elected president, industry leaders are now awaiting his first big move, which could be appointing a new chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Keywords: Policy, news, Donald Trump, Gary Gensler, Securities and Exchange Commission, Election 2024, gary gensler, new SEC chair, Trump crypto, Trump Gensler
Authors: Helene Braun ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-11-07 18:35:56
Keywords: Policy, news, Donald Trump, Gary Gensler, Securities and Exchange Commission, Election 2024, gary gensler, new SEC chair, Trump crypto, Trump Gensler
Authors: Helene Braun ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-11-07 18:35:56
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We’ve Been Thinking About Blockchains Wrong. They’re About Time, Not Money
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There is almost no limit to the things we can build if we understand what blockchains are really for, says Ethereum researcher Vlad Zamfir.
There is almost no limit to the things we can build if we understand what blockchains are really for, says Ethereum researcher Vlad Zamfir.
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Keywords: Opinion, opinion, Opinion
Authors: Vlad Zamfir ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-11-07 18:33:07
Keywords: Opinion, opinion, Opinion
Authors: Vlad Zamfir ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-11-07 18:33:07
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French Regulator Says It's 'Examining' Polymarket
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The scrutiny comes after a French national profited handsomely on the platform by placing large bets on Trump winning the U.S. election
The scrutiny comes after a French national profited handsomely on the platform by placing large bets on Trump winning the U.S. election
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Keywords: Policy, news, Regulations, Crypto, France, Polymarket, Prediction Markets, US Elections, Election 2024, Polymarket and France
Authors: Camomile Shumba ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-11-07 16:03:14
Keywords: Policy, news, Regulations, Crypto, France, Polymarket, Prediction Markets, US Elections, Election 2024, Polymarket and France
Authors: Camomile Shumba ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-11-07 16:03:14
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Crypto for Advisors: Post Election Edition
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As U.S. voters elected former President Donald Trump to be the nation's 47th president, the digital-asset market demonstrated its unique, real-time reaction capacity, surging on expectations of a crypto-friendly administration
As U.S. voters elected former President Donald Trump to be the nation's 47th president, the digital-asset market demonstrated its unique, real-time reaction capacity, surging on expectations of a crypto-friendly administration
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Keywords: Opinion, opinion, Opinion, Crypto for Advisors, Financial Advisors, Financial Advisers, Elections, Trump, Donald Trump
Authors: Jason Leibowitz, Sarah Morton ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-11-07 16:00:00
Keywords: Opinion, opinion, Opinion, Crypto for Advisors, Financial Advisors, Financial Advisers, Elections, Trump, Donald Trump
Authors: Jason Leibowitz, Sarah Morton ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-11-07 16:00:00
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Michael Novogratz's Galaxy Looks to AI Computing as Bitcoin Mining Revenue Falls
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The firm signed a non-binding deal with a hyperscaler firm to potentially allocate all of its 800 megawatts power to hosting high-performance computers.
The firm signed a non-binding deal with a hyperscaler firm to potentially allocate all of its 800 megawatts power to hosting high-performance computers.
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Keywords: Finance, news, Bitcoin Mining, AI, Galaxy, Earnings
Authors: Aoyon Ashraf ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-11-07 15:30:21
Keywords: Finance, news, Bitcoin Mining, AI, Galaxy, Earnings
Authors: Aoyon Ashraf ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-11-07 15:30:21
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Former FTX CTO Gary Wang Asks Court for No Jail Time
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Gary Wang, the former chief technology officer at FTX and a one-time member of former CEO and convicted fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried’s inner circle, has requested that he serve no prison time for his role in the crypto exchange’s 2022 implosion.
Gary Wang, the former chief technology officer at FTX and a one-time member of former CEO and convicted fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried’s inner circle, has requested that he serve no prison time for his role in the crypto exchange’s 2022 implosion.
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Keywords: Policy, news, Regulations, Gary wang, FTX, FTX Collapse, SBF Trial
Authors: Cheyenne Ligon ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-11-07 15:16:02
Keywords: Policy, news, Regulations, Gary wang, FTX, FTX Collapse, SBF Trial
Authors: Cheyenne Ligon ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-11-07 15:16:02
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Trump Family-Backed Crypto Project Makes $1M Gain in ETH Following Tame Token Sale
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World Liberty Financial, the decentralized finance (DeFi) project backed by the family of U.S. presidential elect Donald Trump, has made $1 million in unrealized gains following a muted token sale last month.
World Liberty Financial, the decentralized finance (DeFi) project backed by the family of U.S. presidential elect Donald Trump, has made $1 million in unrealized gains following a muted token sale last month.
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Keywords: Finance, news, Trump, World Liberty Financial, Token Sale, US Elections
Authors: Oliver Knight ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-11-07 15:12:45
Keywords: Finance, news, Trump, World Liberty Financial, Token Sale, US Elections
Authors: Oliver Knight ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-11-07 15:12:45
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Ether, Touted as Internet Bond, May Top $3K on Fed Rate Cut, Outperform Bitcoin
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Elevated interest rates in the U.S. have dented ether’s appeal as the internet equivalent of a bond, offering a fixed-income-like return on staking.
Elevated interest rates in the U.S. have dented ether’s appeal as the internet equivalent of a bond, offering a fixed-income-like return on staking.
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Keywords: Markets, news, Markets, Ether, Fed, Interest Rates, Economy
Authors: Omkar Godbole ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-11-07 14:50:02
Keywords: Markets, news, Markets, Ether, Fed, Interest Rates, Economy
Authors: Omkar Godbole ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-11-07 14:50:02
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Dune Launches Dashboard Tracking $2.5B Lost to Crypto Hacks and Phishing Scams
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The new dashboard by Dune reveals funds lost in over 5,500 blockchain-based scams, exploits, and attacks.
The new dashboard by Dune reveals funds lost in over 5,500 blockchain-based scams, exploits, and attacks.
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Keywords: Technology, news, Dune, Hacks, Data, Data Analysis, Analytics, Crime, Exploit
Authors: Sam Kessler ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-11-07 14:00:00
Keywords: Technology, news, Dune, Hacks, Data, Data Analysis, Analytics, Crime, Exploit
Authors: Sam Kessler ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-11-07 14:00:00
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In Win for Polygon's AggLayer, Magic Labs Unveils Chain Unification Network 'Newton'
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Newton will allow for wallet solutions to plug into the AggLayer, which is a Polygon-backed effort to connect affiliated chains and allow tokens to freely move between them. Magic Labs claims its the first dedicated network for wallet solutions and chain unification.
Newton will allow for wallet solutions to plug into the AggLayer, which is a Polygon-backed effort to connect affiliated chains and allow tokens to freely move between them. Magic Labs claims its the first dedicated network for wallet solutions and chain unification.
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Keywords: Technology, news, Wallet, Polygon, Magic, Ethereum, Interoperability
Authors: Margaux Nijkerk ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-11-07 14:00:00
Keywords: Technology, news, Wallet, Polygon, Magic, Ethereum, Interoperability
Authors: Margaux Nijkerk ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-11-07 14:00:00
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VC Darling Eclipse Finally Debuts Its Solana-Ethereum Blockchain Hybrid
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Eclipse raised more than $50 million from investors but has been marred by controversy over the past year.
Eclipse raised more than $50 million from investors but has been marred by controversy over the past year.
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Keywords: Technology, news, layer 2, Solana, Polychain, Ethereum, Rollups
Authors: Sam Kessler ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-11-07 14:00:00
Keywords: Technology, news, layer 2, Solana, Polychain, Ethereum, Rollups
Authors: Sam Kessler ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-11-07 14:00:00
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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Holds Below $75K Before Expected U.S. Rate Cut
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The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Nov. 7, 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 Nov. 7, 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: 2024-11-07 13:03:00
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: 2024-11-07 13:03:00
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SEC Seeks to Dismiss Three of Kraken’s Key Defenses in U.S. Lawsuit
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A motion filed earlier this week rejected several of Kraken’s defenses and complained that the exchange was "trying to re-litigate the same issues repeatedly."
A motion filed earlier this week rejected several of Kraken’s defenses and complained that the exchange was "trying to re-litigate the same issues repeatedly."
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Keywords: Policy, news, Kraken, lawsuits, SEC, US
Authors: Callan Quinn ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-11-07 11:41:18
Keywords: Policy, news, Kraken, lawsuits, SEC, US
Authors: Callan Quinn ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-11-07 11:41:18
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Donald Trump More Likely to Pardon Jan. 6 Protestors Than Silk Road Founder: Polymarket
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The President-Elect promised pardons for the protestors and to commute Ulbricht's sentence when he was on the campaign trail.
The President-Elect promised pardons for the protestors and to commute Ulbricht's sentence when he was on the campaign trail.
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Keywords: Markets, news, Polymarket, Donald Trump, Silk Road
Authors: Sam Reynolds ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-11-07 11:20:46
Keywords: Markets, news, Polymarket, Donald Trump, Silk Road
Authors: Sam Reynolds ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-11-07 11:20:46
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German Chancellor Scholz Calls Snap Election as Coalition Government Collapses
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Olaf Scholz is looking to bring the general election forward to March from September.
Olaf Scholz is looking to bring the general election forward to March from September.
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Keywords: Policy, news, Regulations, Germany, Elections
Authors: Camomile Shumba ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-11-07 11:11:21
Keywords: Policy, news, Regulations, Germany, Elections
Authors: Camomile Shumba ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-11-07 11:11:21
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Serenity Now
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Overview: The markets are calmer after yesterday's post-US election drama. A consolidative tone has emerged in the foreign exchange market, and the dollar is softer against all the G10 currencies, led the 1% gain in the Norwegian krone, after the central bank left rates on hold. Sweden's [...]
Overview: The markets are calmer after yesterday's post-US election drama. A consolidative tone has emerged in the foreign exchange market, and the dollar is softer against all the G10 currencies, led the 1% gain in the Norwegian krone, after the central bank left rates on hold. Sweden's [...]
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Keywords: $USD, BOE, Currency Movement, Czech, FOMC, Germany, Japan, Norges Bank, Riksbank, US
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2024-11-07 11:10:00
Keywords: $USD, BOE, Currency Movement, Czech, FOMC, Germany, Japan, Norges Bank, Riksbank, US
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2024-11-07 11:10:00
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Bitcoin Registers Fourth-Best Day of 2024 as BlackRock ETF Posts Record Volume
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BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust registered $4.1 billion in volume traded as bitcoin broke out to all-time highs.
BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust registered $4.1 billion in volume traded as bitcoin broke out to all-time highs.
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Keywords: Markets, news, Bitcoin, ETF, Markets, Bitcoin ETF
Authors: James Van Straten ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-11-07 10:50:06
Keywords: Markets, news, Bitcoin, ETF, Markets, Bitcoin ETF
Authors: James Van Straten ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-11-07 10:50:06
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Trump's Biggest Boon to Crypto Would Be Passing the Bitcoin Act: CoinShares
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Under such a proposal, bitcoin would be established as a strategic reserve asset and the government could buy up to 5% of the cryptocurrency's total supply, the report said.
Under such a proposal, bitcoin would be established as a strategic reserve asset and the government could buy up to 5% of the cryptocurrency's total supply, the report said.
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Keywords: Policy, news, Election 2024, Trump Administration, Bitcoin, Regulation, Analysts, CoinShares
Authors: Will Canny ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-11-07 09:48:05
Keywords: Policy, news, Election 2024, Trump Administration, Bitcoin, Regulation, Analysts, CoinShares
Authors: Will Canny ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-11-07 09:48:05
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This Metric Points to Rotation From Gold to Bitcoin
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The ratio surged 12% Wednesday as the pro-crypto Republican candidate Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election.
The ratio surged 12% Wednesday as the pro-crypto Republican candidate Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election.
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Keywords: Markets, news, Bitcoin, Gold
Authors: Omkar Godbole ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-11-07 08:27:34
Keywords: Markets, news, Bitcoin, Gold
Authors: Omkar Godbole ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-11-07 08:27:34
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Ether Surges 10% as Trump Victory Brings Back DeFi Bullishness
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Investors say a Trump administration will favor DeFi applications and tokenomics more, given the family’s backing of World Liberty Finance - riling up DeFi-focused trades.
Investors say a Trump administration will favor DeFi applications and tokenomics more, given the family’s backing of World Liberty Finance - riling up DeFi-focused trades.
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Keywords: Markets, news, Trading, Markets, ETH
Authors: Shaurya Malwa ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-11-07 06:36:32
Keywords: Markets, news, Trading, Markets, ETH
Authors: Shaurya Malwa ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-11-07 06:36:32
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What Next For Bitcoin After Trump Win? Traders Look to Fed Rate Cuts as BTC Sets New Highs at $76K
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Analysts expect a 0.25% rate cut this week, which has historically benefited assets like BTC by diluting the dollar's value and pushing investors towards alternative investments.
Analysts expect a 0.25% rate cut this week, which has historically benefited assets like BTC by diluting the dollar's value and pushing investors towards alternative investments.
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Keywords: Markets, news, Bitcoin, Trading
Authors: Shaurya Malwa ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-11-07 03:18:56
Keywords: Markets, news, Bitcoin, Trading
Authors: Shaurya Malwa ( top authors )
Source: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data ( active sources )
Published: 2024-11-07 03:18:56
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Mekong Testnet Announcement
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After scoping the Pectra fork, a successful interop event and four devnets, we're now launching the first short-lived Pectra testnet: Mekong! The Mekong testnet includes all the EIPs proposed for the upcoming Pectra fork on Ethereum. These changes include UX changes via EIP-7702, Staking [...]
After scoping the Pectra fork, a successful interop event and four devnets, we're now launching the first short-lived Pectra testnet: Mekong! The Mekong testnet includes all the EIPs proposed for the upcoming Pectra fork on Ethereum. These changes include UX changes via EIP-7702, Staking [...]
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Keywords: Research & Development
Source: Ethereum Foundation Blog ( active sources )
Published: 2024-11-07 00:00:00
Keywords: Research & Development
Source: Ethereum Foundation Blog ( active sources )
Published: 2024-11-07 00:00:00
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