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Galaxy Digital Stock Started at Buy at Canaccord
The investment bank said that the company represents one of the most diversified ways to play digital assets.

Mastercard’s Latest Crypto Loyalty Scheme Aims to Plug Google Pay Gaps
Mastercard is working with emerging markets-focused mobile payments app Swoo Pay to offer loyalty rewards in cryptocurrency.

Hong Kong's Central Bank Issues Guidance for Firms Offering Crypto Custodial Services
Hong Kong’s central bank issued guidance for authorized institutions interested in providing custody services for digital assets.

Ether Hits K for First Time in Nearly 2 Years Amid Rising ETH ETF Excitement
The price of ether, the native token to the Ethereum network, rose past $3,000 for the first time since April 2022 on Monday, continuing a recent hot streak.

South Korea’s Ruling and Opposition Parties Make Crypto-Related Poll Promises Ahead of Elections
South Korea’s ruling political party and its opposition party are making poll promises related to crypto ahead of the national elections later this year scheduled for April 10.

Protocol Village: Starter Partners With Atlanta Blockchain Center, Revamping Crypto Launchpad
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Feb. 15-21.

First Mover Americas: Ether Flirts With K
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Feb. 20, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Australians More Likely to Invest in Spot Bitcoin ETFs After U.S. Approval: Study
The U.S. approval of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) appears to have had a significant positive impact on the view Australians hold of both cryptocurrencies and bitcoin.

Bitcoin Options Trader Takes M Bet to Hedge Against Prices Dropping to K
The strategy provides a hedge against a potential bitcoin price pullback to $47,000 and costs over $20 million, according to crypto block trading service provider Greeks.Live.

Starknet Token STRK Begins Trading at After Mammoth Airdrop
Starknet distributed 728 million tokens to around 1.3 million addresses in what is being dubbed as the largest airdrop of the year.