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Revolut to Introduce Crypto Exchange Targeting ‘Advanced Traders’
Digital bank Revolut is set to release a cryptocurrency exchange targeting “advanced traders,” according to an email sent to customers that was seen by CoinDesk.
Craig Wright Trial Includes Ninja Anecdote Cited as Proof He’s Bitcoin Creator Satoshi
On Friday, Craig Wright’s sister Danielle DeMorgan recounted how she once saw him dressed as a ninja and working in a room full of computers, evidence, she says, he created Bitcoin.
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.
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.
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.
First Mover Americas: Bullish Week for Bitcoin and VeChain
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Feb. 16, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
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.
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.
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.