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The Dollar Won, but Might the U.S. Lose Control of the Dollar?
We have a world currency already: it’s the dollar. Do we want to keep it that way?

Bitcoin Hits K as Cryptos Bounce; Correction Likely Over But Expect a 'Slow Grind Higher,' Arthur Hayes Says
Bitcoin will likely trade in a range between $60,000 and $70,000 through the next few months, the former BitMEX CEO said.

Polkadot and Cosmos Gain in a Rocky Week for Crypto: CoinDesk Indices Market Update
All but four cryptos in the CoinDesk 20 posted losses over the last week, led by declines in NEAR, BCH, and DOGE.

Bitcoin’s Recent Weakness Is More Tied to Global Markets Than to Anything Crypto Specific, Coinbase Says
Both equities and gold have been trading lower since reaching highs in mid-April, the report said.

Exploiter Steals M Worth of Crypto Through Address Poisoning
A cryptocurrency user has lost $68 million worth of wrapped bitcoin (WBTC) after falling victim to an “address poisoning” exploit, according to blockchain security firm CertiK.

U.S. April Job Additions of 175K Miss Forecasts for 243K, BTC Rises Above K

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Hovers Around K to End Week
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for May 3, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

UK Local Elections Show Swing to Labour With General Election Pending
The government, which has adopted a pro-crypto stance, must hold a general election by end-January.

Bitcoin's Price Recovery Faces Nonfarm Payrolls Test
Bitcoin held steady as the dollar index nursed losses ahead of a U.S. jobs report that is expected to show the unemployment rate remained below 4% for the 27th straight month.

Crypto Exchange Coinbase Had a Blowout First Quarter: Analysts
The business has a number of positive catalysts including its smart wallet Coinbase Prime, layer-2 network Base and its growing international offering, the analysts said.