CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: LTC and ICP Take the Lead as Index Inches Higher
Litecoin gained 2.1% while Internet Computer rose 1.9% in overnight trading.
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Wall Street Agrees Crypto Is ‘Clearly’ A Huge Election Issue, But Still Divided on Who Is Best for Industry
The digital assets industry is now a full-blown political issue, and Wall Street firms with crypto exposure are staying cautious ahead of November’s U.S. election. Whether the next election will result in Donald Trump or Kamala Harris occupying the Oval Office for the next four years, one thing Wall Street firms agree on is that either nominee will bring crypto regulation forward.
Top Crypto Startup Drove Other Projects’ Airdrops to Its Employees
Eigen Labs circulated a list of team members’ wallet addresses to EigenLayer ecosystem projects that were preparing to issue tokens. The firm later banned the practice, citing potential conflicts of interest.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Drops to Under $58K After U.S. CPI Data
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Aug. 15, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
ZynCoin Launches ‘Comfy,’ a Physical Collectible That Earns Tokens as Rewards
It’s a tin for Zyn.
Bitcoin Mining Was Less Profitable in July Than June, Jefferies Says
August will be a more difficult month for the miners as the price of bitcoin has dropped about 5% while the network hashrate has started to grow again, the report said.
Binance Completes Registration With India’s Financial Intelligence Unit Months After Being Fined
The registration was provisionally approved in June, subject to the crypto exchange paying a fine of about $2.2 million.
BitGo Reiterates Autonomy From Justin Sun, Tron as MakerDAO Decides to Dump WBTC
Critics of Sun’s involvement don’t understand the operational mechanics, the crypto custodian’s CEO, Mike Belshe, said during an X Space discussion.
Bitcoin Drops to $58K After U.S. CPI Print, BTC ETFs Record $81M Outflow
Traders say bitcoin could drop to $55,000 in the near-term, but favorable Fed policies could set the stage for its next leg up.
U.S. Crypto Bill Can Happen This Year, Senate’s Schumer Tells Crypto Backers of Harris
U.S. crypto legislation can happen this year, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N,Y,) said Wednesday at the first major event in which crypto insiders have come out for Vice President Kamala Harris as their favored presidential contender.