Why Bitcoin Will Soar Above Its Fresh Record: Van Straten

Even after breaking through $77,000 for the first time, bitcoin’s price looks very likely to keep soaring, CoinDesk senior analyst James Van Straten argues.Source

The Unique Way the Solana Trading Ecosystem Is Making Bank

Trading tools on Solana are immensely profitable. In fact, they tend to rival or exceed DeFi blue chips like Maker, Aave or Lido.Source

Bitcoin Hits Another Milestone, Topping $77K for First Time; Funding Rates Suggest Crypto Rally Can Keep Going

Cryptocurrency price milestones continue to topple in the aftermath of Donald Trump’s election victory, as bitcoin on Friday surpassed $77,000 for the first timeSource

Stablecoin Giant Tether Enters Oil Trade by Financing $45M Middle Eastern Crude Deal

The USDT issuer is expanding in trade finance, seeking to carve out a niche in the $10 trillion ecosystem.Source

Ethereum Foundation’s Treasury Shrunk 39% Over 2 1/2 Years to $970M

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CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: ADA Gains 9.9%, Leading Index Higher from Thursday

Polygon joined Cardano as a top performer, gaining 7.9%.Source

Chinese Nationals Gain Access to Stablecoins in Hong Kong Via New Trial

The trials will allow for anonymous registration on a regulated stablecoin app and the purchase of tokenized financial products for mainland Chinese in Hong Kong.Source

First Mover Americas: BTC in Price Discovery Mode Following Record High

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Nov. 8, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.Source

D.O.G.E Memecoin Rockets 100% as Traders Savor Elon Musk’s Strong Ties to President-Elect Trump

The proposed department, abbreviated as D.O.G.E, will seek to make government spending of taxpayer money more efficient while streamlining departments that handle spending.Source