MetaMask is quietly testing new tech that uses third parties to route user transactions. It will eventually be made available outside of MetaMask and will be closely scrutinized for how it manages to avoid centralization concerns.Source
The JPMorgan CEO said this will be the last time he airs his opinion on bitcoin.Source
Perpetual futures tied to the index at crypto exchange Bullish, which owns CoinDesk, could help the CoinDesk 20 become a widely followed benchmark akin to the 128-year-old Dow Jones Industrial Average.Source
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Jan. 17, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.Source
ARK sold a similar amount – $15.8 million – worth of shares in the ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO), the first ETF linked to the bitcoin futures market to list in the U.S.Source
The crypto market’s de-dollarization expectations look premature as the greenback remained the preferred currency in international transactions in 2023.Source
Indonesian crypto exchanges saw a sharp 60% drop in trading volumes in 2023, challenging its reputation as a fast adopter of digital assets.Source
Some have forecasted sharp declines in bitcoin’s price as traders ‘sell the news’ post-ETF approval, but Fidelity’s Director of Global Macro disagrees.Source
Developers said the missed finalization was likely due to an expected lack of participation and older network validators.Source