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Why We Won’t See CBDCs Everywhere

For all the talk of central banks launching digital versions of national currencies, only three projects have fully launched. For a host of reasons, we likely won’t see a global rollout of these difficult-to-build and not-particularly-wanted initiatives, says Fiorenzo Manganiello, co-founder and managing partner of investment firm LIAN Group.Source link

Prediction Markets Go to Washington(‘s Appeals Court)

The CFTC is working to ban political prediction markets. Its current goal: Get a federal appeals court to keep one from launching while it argues a judge was mistaken in overturning its rejection of Kalshi.Source link

MicroStrategy Boosts Bitcoin Holdings With $458M Purchase, Upsized Convertible Note Offering to $1B

With the latest acquisition, the company now holds 252,220 bitcoin worth nearly $16 billion at current prices.Source link

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: APT Jumps 6.9% as Index Gains

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: APT Jumps 6.9% as Index GainsSource link

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Tests $64K as BoJ Pauses Rate Hikes

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 20, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.Source link