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CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: NEAR Sinks 3.1% as Index Trades Lower From Wednesday

CoinDesk Indices presents its daily market update, highlighting the performance of leaders and laggards in the CoinDesk 20 Index.The CoinDesk 20 is currently trading at 3191.13, down 1.0% (-32.82) since 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday.Three of 20 assets are trading higher.Leaders: APT (+1.3%) and AAVE (+0.9%).Laggards: NEAR (-3.1%) and AVAX (-2.6%). The CoinDesk 20 is a broad-based index traded on multiple platforms in several regions globally.Source link

Binance’s $1.5 Billion Fine Accounted for Almost All of DOJ’s Record-Setting 2024

The large sum is part of an even larger $4.3 billion penalty imposed on Binance for major infractions.Source link

Tether Invests in Zengo Wallet to Boost Stablecoin Adoption

Tether announces a strategic investment in Zengo Wallet, aiming to enhance self-custody solutions and drive global stablecoin adoption, reflecting its commitment to secure digital asset management. (Read More)Source link

U.S. January PPI Rose a Faster Than Expected 0.4%; Annual Pace Jumped to 3.5%

Inflation at the wholesale level came in faster than forecast last month in another disappointment to investors and policymakers hoping for cooling price pressures.The Producer Price Index (PPI) rose 0.4% in January versus economist forecasts for 0.3% and 0.2% in December. On a year-over-year basis, PPI was higher by 3.5% against estimates for 3.2% and 3.3% in December.Core PPI, which excludes food and energy components, rose 0.3% in January versus forecasts for 0.3% and 0% in December. Core PPI year-over-year was higher by 3.6% versus estimates for 3.3% and 3.5% in December.Under pressure once again this morning ahead of new Trump tariff announcements promised for later today, the price of bitcoin (BTC) continued to trade around the $96,000 level.Normally not...

ChainOperaAI and Render Network Collaboration Explores Decentralized AI and Web3 Integration

Explore the strategic collaboration between ChainOperaAI and Render Network, focusing on decentralized AI, Web3 integration, and the innovative use of NFTs for AI agents. (Read More)Source link