Crypto Crime Amounted to Over $24B in 2023: Chainalysis

The figure is nearly 40% less than that of 2022, however it is only provisional, Chainalysis stressed.Source

First Mover Americas: dYdX Beats Uniswap, Bitcoin Outlook Dour

The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Jan. 18, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.Source

BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Hits $1B AUM in One Week

IBIT’s holdings consist of 99% bitcoin, and nearly $60,000 in fiat, data shows.Source

Ethereum Staking Platform Kiln Raises $17M for Global Expansion

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TrueUSD Wobbles Towards $1 Peg Amid Reported Redemption Issues

TUSD went as low as 96 cents as Binance data shows traders apparently sold over $300 million worth in the past 24 hours.Source

Sui Teams Up With Oracle Stork to Provide Builders With Fast Pricing Data

Stork is an oracle purpose-built for the rigors of ultra-low latency trading.Source

Investment Firm With $1B Assets Looks to Invest in Bitcoin Mining With Fabiano Consulting

Deus X Capital partnered with Fabiano Consulting to provide funding and strategic advice to miners.Source

Crypto Markets Optimistic Despite Bitcoin’s Plunge, CoinDesk 20 Perpetual Futures Show

The CD20/USDC perpetual futures traded at a premium to the index price early Thursday, indicating a bullish broader market sentiment.Source

Woo Raises $9M to Boost Liquidity of WOO X Exchange

Participants in the raise include Wintermute and Amber, in addition to other notable liquidity providers.Source

Dogwifhat Zooms to Nearly 50 Cents as Solana Meme Coins Make a Comeback

A bump in network activity and usage could contribute to an upside for Solana’s SOL tokens.Source