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Crypto Degens Baited an Experimental AI Bot Into Promoting a Memecoin. It's Now Up 16,000%.
October 16, 2024 15:17
Conceived as a live experiment in human interactions with AI models, the viral bot ended up shilling a meme coin.
Donald Trump-Supported World Liberty Financial Raises Just 4% of Token Sale Target on First Day
October 16, 2024 15:09
Just over 792.36 million tokens of a 20 billion target have been sold since its hushed started at 12:40 UTC on Tuesday, raising nearly $11 million for the project.
Editorial: We Applaud Trump’s Crypto Efforts Though His Record, Rhetoric Raise Red Flags
October 16, 2024 15:03
We applaud Former President Donald Trump for making crypto a campaign issue and wish his opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, would say more about it.
Italy to Raise Capital Gains Tax on Crypto to 42% From 26%: Reports
October 16, 2024 14:32
Italy's Deputy Finance Minister Maurizio Leo has said the nation will raise taxes on capital gains on cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin to 42% from 26%, according to Reuters and Bloomberg.
Dogecoin Price Surges 10% as Elon Musk’s 'Department of Government Efficiency' Gains Traction
October 16, 2024 14:10
Some market watchers expect a Trump win and Musk’s closeness to the Republican as forthcoming catalysts for dogecoin.
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: LTC Gains 3%, Leading Index Higher
October 16, 2024 14:01
Bitcoin Cash also joined Litecoin as a top performer, gaining 2.8% since Tuesday.
U.S.-Listed Bitcoin Miners Hit Record 29% of Network Hashrate in October: JPMorgan
October 16, 2024 13:11
The network hashrate has risen 4% so far this month, while the hashprice is up less than 1%, the report said.
Bitcoin Tops $68K, With Dominance Over Crypto Market Hitting New Cycle High
October 16, 2024 12:58
Bitcoin dominance climbs to 58.91%, the highest level in 3.5 years, last reached in April 2021.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Moves Above $68K Amid Renewed Bullishness
October 16, 2024 12:01
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 16, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
CoinDesk Buys Crypto Data Provider CCData and CryptoCompare
October 16, 2024 11:00
CoinDesk plans to integrate CCData's platform into its existing products