Expectations that U.S. regulators will approve spot bitcoin ETFs next year are driving prices higher. History suggests we might see a slowdown as we approach the halving in April 2024, says Path Crypto’s David Liang.Source
Possible approval of bitcoin ETFs in 2024 is likely to change perceptions of digital assets following a year when the industry faced a backlash, Beth and Clay Haddock argue.Source
Pan-African exchange Yellow Card has said it will seek licensing in the country.Source
Microstrategy’s CEO Michael Saylor tweeted on Wednesday that the company had acquired an additional 14,620 bitcoin.Source
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Dec. 27, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.Source
The CoinDesk policy team is scattered throughout the world; in the final edition of this newsletter, each member explains what they’re watching in 2024 in the world of crypto regulations. Happy holidays, and we’ll see you next year!Source
The figure is roughly half the estimated $4.2 billion of 2022, a year that also included $40 billion lost through the collapse of Terra, Celsius and FTX.Source
The Shimmer bridge, a tool that transfers value between different blockchains that connect to LayerZero, will launch today.Source
Solana ecosystem tokens have surged several multiples in the past month. Traders could now be taking profits to rotate funds into newer plays.Source
Public officials will also be provided an asset disclosure service starting next year to report crypto and other holdings.Source