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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Hits K for First Time in Two Weeks
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 19, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Cøbra Can't Fight 0K Craig Wright Legal Fees as an Anon, UK Judge Rules Again
The pseudonymous Bitcoin.org operator lost an appeal on a November ruling that said he cannot challenge legal fees from the self-proclaimed Bitcoin inventor while remaining anonymous.

Optimism Quietly Rolls Out Third Community Airdrop
Optimism airdrops 19,411,313 token worth $27 million.

Nomura's Laser Digital Starts 'Bitcoin Adoption Fund' for Institutional Investors
The Bitcoin Adoption Fund will provide long-only exposure and will be the first in a range of such digital asset investment products offered by Laser Digital.

Crypto Firms, Banks Asked to Discuss UK Debanking, Regulator Says
While crypto firms have struggled to access banking services in the country, a wide-ranging FCA report on debanking follows allegations from broadcaster Nigel Farage that his bank account was shuttered due to his political views.

The SBF Trial: How Did We Get Here?
Sam Bankman-Fried stands accused of committing wire fraud and conspiracy to commit several other types of frauds. His once-mighty crypto exchange, FTX, collapsed in dramatic fashion nearly a year ago, shedding billions in value. And in two weeks, he’ll begin his effort to convince a jury of his peers that he didn’t commit any of many alleged crimes while running the company.

JPEX Drama Shows Need for Crypto Regime, Hong Kong Leader Says
The territory’s leader urged investors to use licensed platforms and promised more education about crypto risks

Citigroup Unveils Token Services for Institutional Clients
In a pilot, Citi used smart contracts to serve the same purpose as bank guarantees and letters of credit working with shipping company Maersk and a canal authority.

Binance Staked Ether Experiences 3M in Inflows This Month
Binance’s staked ether token (BETH) experienced $573 million in deposits across two single days in September, more than quadrupling total value locked to $731 million, DefiLlama data show.

UK Crime Bill Lets Cops Freeze Crypto Faster, Channels Tainted Assets to Public Funding
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill set to become law later this year removes some legislative hurdles that slow local cops from freezing crypto linked to crime.