CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
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Retail Demand Remains Strong Despite Weaker Cryptocurrency Markets
Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies declined following the Chicago Mercantile Exchange's denial of futures listings for XRP and SOL. Anticipation...
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Ethereum Layer-2 Protocols Reach 29.64 Million Gas Units Per Second
Ethereum layer-2 protocols are achieving record transaction speeds, with Coinbase's BASE leading the advancements.
Cumulative transaction...
Bitcoin Expected to Reach Record Highs Over 70 Days in 2025
Bitcoin (BTC) is projected to reach record highs on over 70 days this year, tripling last year's count, if it follows the 2017 performance...
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CFTC Chairman Caroline Pham Reshuffles Leadership Amid Crypto Oversight Changes
U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Caroline Pham has made significant staffing changes, replacing many top officials from the...
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CoinDesk Introduces Free Account Registration for Content Access
CoinDesk has initiated a pilot program requiring some readers to register for a free account to access content. Key points include:
Registration...
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Ross Ulbricht Released After Over a Decade in Prison
Recent events, including the pardon of Ross Ulbricht and the lifting of sanctions on Tornado Cash, signify important shifts in the U.S....
XRP and Solana Prices Surge Following CME Futures Addition Report
XRP and Solana (SOL) prices increased by up to 3% following reports that the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) is preparing to add futures contracts...
TRUMP Coin Faces Criticism from Crypto Industry Insiders
The launch of the TRUMP memecoin on January 17, 2025, witnessed a rapid price increase from $7 to $75 within 24 hours, before stabilizing at $38. In...
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Trump-Linked Crypto Platform Deposits $33 Million in Ether for Staking
Recent sentiment towards Ethereum's ether (ETH) has declined, but activity by World Liberty Financial (WLFI), linked to the Trump family, may...
Calamos Launches Bitcoin ETF Offering 100% Downside Protection
A new exchange-traded fund (ETF) launched by Calamos provides protection against bitcoin price volatility. Key points include:
ETF named CBOJ...
House Democrats Raise Concerns Over Trump's Crypto Business Practices
The crypto industry anticipates an executive order from President Donald Trump aimed at enhancing federal oversight of digital assets. This move...
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Lido Co-Founder Proposes 'Second Foundation' to Enhance Ethereum Ecosystem
Konstantin Lomashuk, founder of the Lido staking protocol, plans to establish a "Second Foundation" aimed at enhancing Ethereum's ecosystem.
Key...
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OKX President Predicts Surge in Self-Custody Adoption for 2025
OKX President Hong Fang discussed the shift towards self-custody in crypto during an interview with CoinDesk. Key points include:
Increased...
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CoinDesk 20 Index Falls 0.5% with ICP Down 5.6%
The CoinDesk 20 Index reports a current value of 3956.13, reflecting a decrease of 0.5% (-21.14) since 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday.
Leaders include...
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USDh Stablecoin on Bitcoin's Stacks Gains $3 Million in Liquidity
The developers of USDh, a stablecoin on Bitcoin's Stacks layer 2, secured $3 million in liquidity through Hermetica. This collaboration with...
