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CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Index Rallies 7.1%, Led by XRP’s 17.5% Gains

Ripple soared 17.5% while Solana climbed 8.9%, leading the index higher.Source link

First Mover Americas: Crypto Prices Little Changed, XRP Surges

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

Wallet Linked to Nomad Bridge Hack Transfers $36M of Ether to Tornado Cash

A wallet linked to the $200 million hack of the Nomad bridge in 2022 transferred 14,500 ETH to sanctioned coin-mixing service Tornado Cash, according to blockchain security firm PeckShield.Source link

Japan’s Top Regulator Says Crypto-ETF Approvals Need ‘Cautious Consideration:’ Report

The boss of Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) has said “cautious consideration” needs to be given to the decision of approving crypto-related exchange-traded funds.Source link

Metaplanet Arranges Loan to Buy $6.8M of BTC

The Japanese company announced its plan to adopt bitcoin as a reserve asset to hedge against the volatility of the yen in May.Source link