CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: APT Falls 4%, Leading Index Lower From Wednesday

Uniswap joined Aptos as an underperformer, declining 3.9%
Ether Tumbles 5.8%, Leading Large Crypto Losses, With Bitcoin Sliding Below $71K

Crypto-linked stocks such as MicroStrategy, Coinbase, Robinhood and bitcoin miners MARA, RIOT also suffered sizable declines.
Bitcoin Rollup Citrea Aims to Make BTC a Programmable Asset With ZK Proofs, Raises $14M Series A

The goal of allowing greater utility on the Bitcoin blockchain is one of almost existential importance, according to Citrea
Ellipsis Labs Raises $21M from Haun Ventures to Launch ‘Verifiable Finance Blockchain’ Atlas
Crypto for Advisors: Don’t Be Spooked By Crypto

Instead of being scared by the nonstop nature of crypto markets, investors should see it as an exciting opportunity to grow their portfolios — especially with the help of a skilled crypto advisor who can guide you through the complexity.
Trump’s Crypto Business Slashes Fundraise Goal by 90% After Lackluster Sales

Donald Trump may not see a quick payday from his crypto business World Liberty Financial after initial WLFI token sales flopped.
Industry-Funded Polls Back Crypto Message: They Have Enough Voters to Make a Splash

The latest crypto election poll illustrates — according to its industry sponsor — that single-issue crypto voters exist. That’s a point the industry has been seeking to score for months, and its potential ramifications in future Washington policy discussions could run deep.
Here Are 3 Reasons Why Bitcoin Open Interest Set Record Highs as BTC Price Surge to $71K

U.S. listed spot ETF inflows continue to break records, as CME open interest spikes in the past 24 hours.
Stacks, Prominent Bitcoin Layer-2 Project, Activates Long-Awaited ‘Nakamoto’ Upgrade
First Mover Americas: BTC Jumps Above $71K, DOGE Leads Market Surge

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