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Protocol Village: Matter Labs, iCandy Plan New 'Hyperchain'
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Jan. 18-24.

Grayscale Bitcoin ETF Liquidity Provider Flowdesk Raises M Series B
Flowdesk will use the funding to grow its over-the-counter (OTC) offering, hiring new personnel and expand its regulatory coverage in Singapore and the U.S.

Crypto Crime Amounted to Over B in 2023: Chainalysis
The figure is nearly 40% less than that of 2022, however it is only provisional, Chainalysis stressed.

First Mover Americas: dYdX Beats Uniswap, Bitcoin Outlook Dour
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Jan. 18, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Hits B AUM in One Week
IBIT’s holdings consist of 99% bitcoin, and nearly $60,000 in fiat, data shows.

Ethereum Staking Platform Kiln Raises M for Global Expansion

TrueUSD Wobbles Towards Peg Amid Reported Redemption Issues
TUSD went as low as 96 cents as Binance data shows traders apparently sold over $300 million worth in the past 24 hours.

Sui Teams Up With Oracle Stork to Provide Builders With Fast Pricing Data
Stork is an oracle purpose-built for the rigors of ultra-low latency trading.

Investment Firm With B Assets Looks to Invest in Bitcoin Mining With Fabiano Consulting
Deus X Capital partnered with Fabiano Consulting to provide funding and strategic advice to miners.

Crypto Market Sentiment Remains Optimistic Despite Bitcoin Weakness, CoinDesk 20 Perpetual Futures Show
The CD20/USDC perpetual futures traded at a premium to the index price early Thursday, indicating a bullish broader market sentiment.