Bitcoin Will Power the Next DeFi Summer

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Google Searches for ‘Bitcoin Halving’ Get Higher Than 4/20

One of the closely watched indicators of retail interest is booming.Source

Leaving Behind Bitcoin Sectarianism

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Crypto Markets Will Be Driven by Macro Factors Following the Halving, Coinbase Says

These influences include rising geopolitical tensions, higher interest rates for longer, reflation and ballooning national debts, the report said.Source

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Price Bounces as Halving Nears

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for April 19, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.Source

Tether Seeks to Boost Peer-to-Peer Payments on Telegram by Expanding Dollar, Gold Stablecoins to TON Network

The TON network has seen rapid growth recently helped by incentives for onboarding Telegram users.Source

Bitcoin Spot ETFs Register Five-Day Withdrawals Streak Ahead of Halving

GBTC again led the outflows, while inflows into BlackRock’s IBIT continued to slow, provision data from Farside show.Source

Bitcoin Miners Are Better Positioned for the Halving This Time Round: Benchmark

Bitcoin’s rally in the past six months will help cushion crypto miners from the effects of the 50% cut in their earned rewards, the report said.Source

Polymarket Traders See 32% Chance of No Fed Rate Cuts This Year

The hawkish shift in the market sentiment could dampen the demand for risk assets, including cryptocurrencies and technology stocks.Source

Bitcoin Dips Below $60K as Israel Launches Strike on Iran

Iran’s first strike on Israel pushed down crypto and risk assets, while leading to a spike in gold.Source