Ron DeSantis Promises to End 'Biden's War on Bitcoin', Toss CBDC 'Into the Trash Can'

The Florida governor is among a number of presidential candidates who have expressed support for the leading cryptocurrency.

• 2023-08-01
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First Mover Americas: Dogecoin Takes Center Stage

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 26, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

• 2023-07-26
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First Mover Asia: Crypto Market Is on ‘Standby’ as Release of June Inflation Data Nears

PLUS: A Freely Convertible Yuan is a Requirement for a CNY Stablecoin

• 2023-07-12
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This Week In Coins: Bitcoin Unmoved, But PoW Classics Bitcoin Cash and Litecoin Moon

Also, this week’s news surfaced doubts about BlackRock’s Bitcoin spot ETF application.

• 2023-07-02
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Nigeria’s Crypto Future Still Cloudy Despite Tokenization Push

Despite cracking down on crypto trading two years ago, authorities in Nigeria are now mulling regulated measures to reset adoption.

• 2023-05-31
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Cryptocurrency Regulations Around the World

Cryptocurrencies continue to gain traction with investors around the world. Explore how leading countries are regulating the emerging asset class.

• 2023-05-07
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CBDCs Are Designed to 'Destroy All the Value of Bitcoin': US Senator Ted Cruz

Senator Cruz said the only intention to use a CBDC is “to destroy all value of Bitcoin, to destroy anonymity, to destroy decentralization.”

• 2023-04-27
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South Korea’s cryptocurrency bill gets nod in first phase of review, may pass this year

South Korea’s legislation on how to regulate digital assets passed the first phase of review in the country’s National Assembly on Tuesday.

• 2023-04-26
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Silvergate teeters as regulators circle and crypto firms cut ties

Top blockchain and crypto news: Silvergate woes spark bankruptcy talk. LDO dips on false enforcement rumors. Chinese leaders push digital development.

• 2023-03-08
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