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Federal Reserve Launches Fednow for Instant Payments — JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, and 33 Banks Onboard
The Federal Reserve has launched its Fednow Service for instant payments with 35 participating banks and credit unions, as well as 16 service providers. “The Federal Reserve is committed to working with the more than 9,000 banks and credit…
Tesla’s Bitcoin Portfolio Remains Unchanged at $184M for Third Straight Quarter: Q2 2023 Report
Tesla’s Q2 2023 Update reveals that the American electric car and clean energy company refrained from selling any of its bitcoin (BTC) or cryptocurrency holdings in the previous quarter. For the past three quarters, Tesla has…
Moonland Inches Closer to NFT Airdrop Following Early Access Announcement
PRESS RELEASE. MoonLand, the groundbreaking social multiplayer metaverse game, is set to redefine the gaming industry with its revolutionary play-to-earn mechanism and immersive gameplay experience. By blending blockchain technology, web…
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Moves Past $1,900 as Traders End Losing Streak
After six consecutive days trading in the red, ethereum bounced back on Thursday, once again climbing above the $1,900 mark. The move came as bitcoin also edged higher, after falling to a four-week low during Tuesday’s session.…
First Mover Americas: XRP Momentum Could Set Precedent for Bitcoin
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 20, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
Egyptian and Nigerian Central Banks Sign Agreement to Deepen Cross-Border Regulation
The central banks of Egypt and Nigeria have signed a fintech agreement to deepen the two institutions’ “cross-border regulatory collaboration” and information sharing. The London Institute of Banking & Finance, which…
Blackrock Bitcoin ETF Filing Announcement Propelled BTC in Q2 — Study
According to the latest Coingecko report, during the second quarter (Q2) of 2023, the U.S. dollar value of BTC grew by nearly 7% while that of the entire crypto market capitalization only went up by 0.14%. In contrast, BTC’s average…
Turkish Court Sentences Founder of Defunct Crypto Exchange Thodex to More Than 7 Months in Prison
A Turkish court has sentenced Faruk Fatih Özer, the founder of the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange Thodex, to an effective seven months and 15 days in prison. During the trial, Özer denied being an executive of the crypto exchange when…
Societe Generale Division Forge Receives Crypto Services License From AMF
French banking giant Societe Generale’s subsidiary, Forge, has been issued with the first crypto services license issued under the country’s crypto assets laws. According to France’s Autorité des Marchés Financiers, the license…
BitKeep (Bitget Wallet) Partners With the Solana Foundation to Drive Growth in Web3
PRESS RELEASE. BitKeep, a leading multi-chain wallet, has joined forces with the Solana Foundation in an exciting collaboration aimed at promoting the growth and evolution of the blockchain landscape. This strategic partnership combines…