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Crypto News Roundup for July 7, 2022
With ether leading the way among altcoins plus a look at what may trouble DeFi in the future, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with the latest news roundup.
The Dollar Wrecking Ball
The DXY hits its highest levels since 2002.
Crypto Fundraising After End of Roe Tepid So Far
Crypto advocates have long touted the technology’s potential to help people fight government oppression and evade surveillance – the post-Roe world offers a great test case.
So You Want to Be a Bitcoin Developer?
Brink co-founder Mike Schmidt and Bitcoin Core developer Larry Ruane discuss the ins and outs of funding Bitcoin research and development. This post is part of CoinDesk's Future of Work Week.
Vitalik's Mom Offers Advice on How to Make It in Crypto
“You need to have a lot of perseverance and a lot of patience,” she said in an interview for CoinDesk's "Future of Work Week."
How to Avoid Crypto Bear Market Mistakes and Be Ready for the Next Bull Run
CoinDesk surveyed some survivors of the last bear market for advice on what to do – and not to do – during crypto downturns.
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First Mover Americas: ETH Climbs 4% and Traders Are Optimistic Over Upcoming Merge
The latest moves in crypto markets in context for July 7, 2022.
Euro’s Fall Toward $1 Parity: What It Means for Crypto
The 1-to-1 exchange rate may add bearish pressures around bitcoin and inject volatility into euro-pegged stablecoins.
Consensus Conversations 2022: Bitcoin Professor Phil Snyder
Self-proclaimed bitcoin maximalist Phil Snyder drops by the CoinDesk Studio in the Austin Convention Center.
Crypto Winter Has Arrived. Here’s How Advisors Can Help
A chill has descended on the world of crypto. Are you ready?
First Mover Asia: How Inaccurate Data Misled Investors to See Massive Outflows From This Crypto Exchange; BTC Holds Steady Over $20K
KuCoin founder Johnny Lyu said those data feeds plus mislabeled, on-chain wallets propagated rumors last week that led to the token exodus; ether rises in Wednesday trading.
Market Wrap: BTC Settles at $20K as Voyager Files for Bankruptcy
The Toronto-based crypto lender is the second high-profile crypto firm to do so in July.
First Mover Americas: ETH Climbs 4% and Traders Are Optimistic Over Upcoming Merge
The latest moves in crypto markets in context for July 7, 2022.
From stETH to wETH to Gwei: Understanding the Different Shades of Ethereum
It's important to understand the difference between staked ether tokens and staked ether deposits and more so that you don’t make an expensive mistake.
SSV DAO to Distribute $10M in Grants for Staking Projects Ahead of Ethereum Merge
The organization will distribute grants in USDC, ETH and SSV tokens.
Aztec Launches DeFi Privacy Bridge Aztec Connect
The privacy solution, now on mainnet, allows users to interact with popular DeFi apps in a private way.
Ethereum Scaling System Immutable X Allowing Ether-to-Dollar Withdrawals
The tool is one of the first layer 2 services to allow users to take out U.S. dollars.
First Mover Asia: How Inaccurate Data Misled Investors to See Massive Outflows From This Crypto Exchange; BTC Holds Steady Over $20K
KuCoin founder Johnny Lyu said those data feeds plus mislabeled, on-chain wallets propagated rumors last week that led to the token exodus; ether rises in Wednesday trading.
Bitcoin Recovers Above $20K as Short ETF Sees Record $51M in Weekly Inflows
A ProShares product to bet against rising bitcoin prices saw millions of dollars in inflows last week.
What Traders Are Saying About Bitcoin's Biggest Monthly Loss in 11 Years
Poor macroeconomic sentiment, fears of inflation and systemic risks from the crypto market pushed the cryptocurrency below 2017’s highs.
Good Time to Buy Crypto Mining Stocks, Says DA Davidson as It Slashes Hashrate Forecasts
There's now major upside to crypto mining stocks, even with significantly lowered earnings and hashrate projections.
Brutal Month for Bitcoin as June Ends With Biggest Drop in 11 Years
Crypto markets saw heavy losses with investors increasingly worried about high inflation and Federal Reserve rate increases. Some analysts say the bitcoin price could go even lower.
How to Avoid Crypto Bear Market Mistakes and Be Ready for the Next Bull Run
CoinDesk surveyed some survivors of the last bear market for advice on what to do – and not to do – during crypto downturns.
Bitcoin, Ether Futures Rack up Nearly $200M in Liquidations on Short Squeeze
Price volatility arose as signs of looming recessions were renewed among investors, one analyst said.
TON Foundation Raises $90M for New Ecosystem Fund
The fund's aim is to establish projects on TON and promote its user as a layer 1 blockchain through advisory services and financial backing.
SSV DAO to Distribute $10M in Grants for Staking Projects Ahead of Ethereum Merge
The organization will distribute grants in USDC, ETH and SSV tokens.
Aztec Launches DeFi Privacy Bridge Aztec Connect
The privacy solution, now on mainnet, allows users to interact with popular DeFi apps in a private way.
Binance.US Names Ex-PayPal Executive as New CFO
Jasmine Lee will replace Eric Segal, who had been chief financial officer on an interim basis since last October.
Argo Blockchain Hires Derivatives Trader to Navigate Market Rout, Sells BTC to Reduce Loan
The miner saw gains in bitcoin production in June, but its profit margin narrowed.
Animoca Brands Leads $32M Funding Round for Planetarium Labs
The capital will help the Web3 gaming company develop its community-driven network.
First Mover Americas: ETH Climbs 4% and Traders Are Optimistic Over Upcoming Merge
The latest moves in crypto markets in context for July 7, 2022.
Bitcoin sube por encima de $20K mientras ETF inverso registra ingresos récord de $51M
Un producto de ProShares para apostar contra el crecimiento del precio de bitcoin registró entradas de millones de dólares la semana pasada.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin at $20.1K as Crypto Lender Voyager Files for Bankruptcy
The latest moves in crypto markets in context for July 6, 2022.
Solana-Based Chingari Tokens Plunge 87%, Developers Flag Big Sell Order
The team denies rumors of an exploit or insider trading.
Bitcoin Recovers Above $20K as Short ETF Sees Record $51M in Weekly Inflows
A ProShares product to bet against rising bitcoin prices saw millions of dollars in inflows last week.
First Mover Americas: BTC Stabilizes as Fresh Regulatory Developments Surface in Europe
The latest moves in crypto markets in context for July 5, 2022.
Markets
AllFirst Mover Americas: ETH Climbs 4% and Traders Are Optimistic Over Upcoming Merge
Euro’s Fall Toward $1 Parity: What It Means for Crypto
Shiba Inu planea lanzar una stablecoin, un token de recompensa y un juego de cartas coleccionables
Celsius Network Pays Off Maker Loan, Freeing Up $440M of Collateral
Business
AllTON Foundation Raises $90M for New Ecosystem Fund
The fund's aim is to establish projects on TON and promote its user as a layer 1 blockchain through advisory services and financial backing.
SSV DAO to Distribute $10M in Grants for Staking Projects Ahead of Ethereum Merge
The organization will distribute grants in USDC, ETH and SSV tokens.
Aztec Launches DeFi Privacy Bridge Aztec Connect
The privacy solution, now on mainnet, allows users to interact with popular DeFi apps in a private way.
Binance.US Names Ex-PayPal Executive as New CFO
Jasmine Lee will replace Eric Segal, who had been chief financial officer on an interim basis since last October.
Policy
AllJohnson's Exit as British Prime Minister Leaves UK Crypto Ambitions on Hold
Most likely replacements have been relatively quiet on Web 3 views.
Boris Johnson to Quit as Pressure From Ministerial Resignations Mounts
The departure of the U.K. prime minister is likely to delay the country's plans to create a friendly environment for crypto.
Solana Labs, Multicoin Accused of Violating Securities Law by SOL Investor
Solana’s SOL token is an unregistered security whose insiders have benefitted while retail suffered, the suit alleged.
UK to Introduce Legislation on Stablecoins by August: BoE’s Cunliffe
There’s been at least a bit of delay in the framework thanks to recent resignations from Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government.
Reports
AllUS Claims Bitcoin Mining Crown Following China Crackdown
China’s share has effectively dropped to zero, according to the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance.
CoinDesk 2021 Annual Crypto Review
Thanks to 2021 most people have at least heard of crypto by now not just Bitcoin and Ethereum but altcoins like DOGE and SHIB as well as terms like NF Ts and the metaverse In Coin Desk Research’s 2021 Annual Crypto Review we aim to summarize some of the key themes and metrics that marked [...]
Building on the News: Introducing Layer 2 by CoinDesk
Our new digital magazine goes beyond the daily headlines to put crypto and blockchain developments in perspective.