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Coinbase remains the most significant asset in the ARKF ETF portfolio, accounting for nearly $109 million of its asset value as of Jan 4.

CoinDesk has viewed a letter dated Dec. 29 by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das to staff that said the usage of the e-rupee (CBDC) "exceeded the milestone of 1 million transactions in a day on Dec. 27, 2023." A separate letter from one of the banks participating in the e-rupee pilot said it had been encouraged it to deposit employee funds and benefits using the CBDC, rather than use the existing fiat currency.

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Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin investment is over $2.6 billion in profit, but BTC price needs to gain a whole lot more to challenge the world’s richest person.

Senate Bill 892 would require the Department of Technology to establish safety, privacy and nondiscrimination standards for AI services.

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Market observers and experts can offer valuable insight, but no one’s predictions are correct 100% of the time.

A look back at the pivotal cryptocurrency adoption milestones of 2023.

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The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Jan. 4, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

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As we begin another orbit around the sun, many people are setting New Year’s resolutions in search of a better version of themselves. Here are eight ideas for crypto advocates.

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WalletChat chief technology officer Kevin Larson breaks down crypto wallet security for newbies. He argues that going slow is an underrated yet important strategy for maintaining safety.

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Blockchain security firm PeckShield confirmed that the amount stolen from Gamma Strategies reached $3.4 million.

Buying the dip is one of the most famous narratives in the crypto community, indicating an intention to purchase the token when the price drops.

RDC's aim is to address the institutional desire to bitcoin investment that may not be satisfied by a spot ETF.

Excitement over a spot bitcoin ETF – a regulated financial product that would give institutional and retail investors easier exposure to bitcoin's price without requiring them to invest directly in the asset – continues to grow.

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Nigerian banks are still restricted from holding or trading crypto on their own behalf, despite regulators’ softening stance toward digital assets.

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Binance has flagged several privacy coins with a "monitoring tag" indicating that they are at risk of being delisted from its platform.

Market makers, like trading firm DRW, have been preparing for months to be able to provide the necessary liquidity to ensure sufficient liquidity should the SEC approve bitcoin exchange-traded funds in the U.S.

Community member Adriano Feria described the law as “stupid” and called the officials that created it “idiotic” on X.

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Senate Bill 892 requires the Department of Technology to establish safety, privacy and nondiscrimination standards for AI services.

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Major tokens solana (SOL), ether (ETH) and Cardano’s ADA started to stabilize early Thursday after dropping more than 10% in the past 24 hours.

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The British immersive entertainment firm Layered Reality is using AI to create a live performing Elvis Presley out of old personal photos and home-video clips.

The European Banking Authority will conduct a joint investigation with the European Systemic Risk Board and the Financial Stability Board.

Bitcoin shedding nearly 10% allows precursors of BTC price upside to regroup, while ETF excitement focuses on a decision next week.

Coinbase's Nasdaq-listed stock fell 2.96% Wednesday to $152.24 as the crypto market's rally halted.

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Renewed rate cuts by the Fed have historically presaged recessions and triggered rotation of money out of risk assets.

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The popular Polymarket market bet “Bitcoin ETF approved by Jan 15?” has attracted almost $1 million in volume from hundreds of users.

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To avoid future coordinated attacks with similar tactics, dYdX said it had improved its v3 trading platform to enhance open-interest monitoring and alerts.

The DeFi protocol Gamma Strategies potentially lost nearly $500,000 in an exploit, according to blockchain investigator PeckShield.

There is no conflict between spot Bitcoin ETFs and self-custody, and it’s rather a matter of preference, according to execs and analysts from Valkyrie, Jan3 and Bloomberg.

Solana wallet drainer activity has increased in recent months as the price of SOL has skyrocketed, making holders of SOL and SOL-based memecoins more lucrative phishing targets.

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South Korea’s financial regulator is concerned about illegal outflows and money laundering risks from citizens using credit cards to buy crypto from overseas exchanges.