Author: Ethan Carter
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CoinDesk Indices presents its daily market update, highlighting the performance of leaders and laggards in the CoinDesk 20 Index.The CoinDesk 20 is currently trading at 4261.62, up 1.0% (+40.35) since 4 p.m. ET on Thursday.Twelve of 20 assets are trading higher.Leaders: AVAX (+3.4%) and ADA (+3.4%).Laggards: ICP (-1.0%) and LINK (-0.7%).The CoinDesk 20 is a broad-based index traded on multiple platforms in several regions globally.
Key points:BlackRock’s Bitcoin and Ether ETFs bought over $1 billion on Thursday while prices tanked 5% or more.Institutions are interested in “buying the dip” on both assets, a reaction says.Bitcoin has almost filled its latest CME futures gap with a trip to near $17,200.Bitcoin (BTC) hovered at $119,000 into Friday’s Wall Street open as attention focused on institutional buyers.BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewBlackRock buys the dip as liquidations pass $500 millionData from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD protecting the daily open as support.A double hit of hot US Producer Price Index (PPI) inflation and mixed signals on the…
In brief Authorities in Texas have seized $2.8M in crypto, $70K cash, and a luxury car from alleged ransomware operator Ianis Aleksandrovich Antropenko. Antropenko is accused of using Zeppelin ransomware to extort victims worldwide. Crypto-related crime losses in the U.S. surged 66% in 2024 to $9.3 billion. Texas authorities have charged an alleged ransomware operator and seized more than $2.8 million in cryptocurrency from his digital wallets.The seizure was part of six federal warrants unsealed Wednesday across courts in Virginia, California and Texas. Authorities also confiscated $70,000 in cash and a luxury vehicle.The controller of the wallet, Ianis Aleksandrovich Antropenko,…
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Ethereum (ETH) isn’t just another blockchain or a smart contract platform — it’s the rails, infrastructure, and lifeblood powering the future of finance. If you’re still watching Bitcoin (BTC) dominate the headlines and wondering when the world will “get” Ethereum, wake up. The shift is already happening, and the signals are undeniable. Summary Ethereum’s $450B market cap could realistically climb toward $3T by 2030 — not on hype, but on infrastructure, usage, and protocol‑driven scarcity. ETH’s deflationary…
Altcoins have seen significant recent growth, while crypto market conditions suggest there could soon be a shift toward cryptocurrencies outside of Bitcoin, according to Coinbase.“We think current market conditions now suggest a potential shift towards a full-scale altcoin season as we approach September,” Coinbase Institutional’s global head of research, David Duong, wrote in a monthly outlook report on Thursday.The Coinbase analyst joined a growing chorus of traders and market observers tipping for an imminent altcoin season. The firm defines altcoin season as when at least 75% of the top 50 altcoins by market capitalization outperform Bitcoin (BTC) over the preceding…
Key takeaways: Peace talks can shift Bitcoin’s price through energy costs, inflation and interest rates.In 2022, Bitcoin fell sharply, then rallied 27% above pre-invasion levels within a month.Spot Bitcoin ETFs now act as a direct channel for macro sentiment.Three likely peace talk outcomes carry distinct risks and opportunities for BTC.Fresh headlines suggest a possible turning point in the Ukraine war.US President Donald Trump has floated the idea of a “land swap” between Ukraine and Russia, and a high-stakes summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to take place in Alaska. European leaders are scrambling to influence the talks, while markets weigh…
By James Van Straten (All times ET unless indicated otherwise)Bitcoin’s (BTC) flirt with a record high $124,000 on Thursday was followed by a drop that led to it closing last weekend’s CME gap at $117,600 after hotter-than-expected PPI inflation data and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s apparent flip-flop on bitcoin purchases for a strategic reserve.The gap occurs because CME hours for BTC futures don’t match bitcoin’s 24/7 trading. When the futures market is closed over the weekend, bitcoin’s movements can create a discontinuity in prices on the CME chart. While filling the gap is a recurring pattern in market behavior, there’s…
Lawmakers in New York are considering a bill that would impose a tax on digital asset transactions.The proposal, introduced in the state’s Assembly on Aug. 13, seeks to apply a 0.2% excise tax on the sale or transfer of digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum starting in September.According to the bill, revenue from this tax would support the expansion of substance abuse prevention and intervention programs in schools across upstate New York. The individuals or entities facilitating the sale or transfer of these assets would be responsible for paying the tax.If passed, New York would join a growing list of…
Crypto miner TeraWulf’s stock soared in yesterday’s trading after announcing its shift to AI infrastructure hosting. The move will involve a partnership with AI cloud platform Fluidstack, with support from Google. This TeraWulf-Fluidstack deal comes as crypto mining becomes increasingly difficult and resource-intensive, pushing miners to seek other revenue streams. With TeraWulf’s current resources, a pivot to AI is the most logical and financially viable move. The company joins a growing number of crypto projects, like SUBBD Token ($SUBBD), in embracing an AI-dominated future. Projected to be worth $1.01T in 2030, the AI market does seem to be where the…
Bitcoin is holding just below the $119,000 mark, with a calmer leverage backdrop helping to steady the market after recent swings. Summary Bitcoin holds near $119K as leverage ratio eases, reducing chances of a sharp correction. ELR remains in the 0.24–0.25 range, signaling healthier market positioning. Key resistance sits at $119,900; a breakout could target $123K, while failure risks a pullback to $114.9K. According to an Aug.15 analysis from CryptoQuant contributor Arab Chain, the estimated leverage ratio across major platforms has eased from its early August highs above 0.27, dipping to around 0.25 before seeing a mild uptick. This contrasts…