Oliver Knight

Oliver Knight is the co-leader of CoinDesk data tokens and data team. Before joining CoinDesk in 2022 Oliver spent three years as the chief reporter at Coin Rivet. He first started investing in bitcoin in 2013 and spent a period of his career working at a market making firm in the UK. He does not currently have any crypto holdings.

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Policy

Teacher’s Union Says U.S. Senate Crypto Bill Puts Pensions and Economy at Risk: CNBC

The AFT said the bill is “irresponsible” and “reckless,” putting pensions of working families at risk and paving the way for the next financial crisis.

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Finance

Telegram Ring Ran Pump-and-Dump Network That Netted $800K in a Month: Solidus Labs

A Solidus Labs investigation details how an invite-only Telegram group used bots, fake narratives and rapid token deployments across Solana and BNB Chain to manipulate markets.

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Tech

Helium Expands to Brazil With Mambo WiFi in DePIN Breakthrough

The partnership represents one of Helium’s most significant international expansions so far.

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Markets

TON Edges Higher to $1.64 as Consolidation Phase Continues

Technical indicators suggest a slow base-building phase, but TON's price movement is likely to be influenced by today's Fed announcement.

"TON Price Climbs 0.7% to $1.64 Amid Low Volume Consolidation"

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Markets

Metaplanet Stock Jumps 12% as mNAV Climbs to 1.17, Highest Level Since Crypto Crisis

Bitcoin rebound and equity momentum push Metaplanet valuation multiple to 1.17 to highest level since October.

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Markets

Crypto Markets Today: Fed Rate-Cut Hopes Lift BTC, ETH as Traders Brace for Volatility

Crypto markets are firm ahead of Wednesday’s Federal Reserve decision, with a 25 basis-point interest-rate cut already priced in.

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Finance

Malaysia’s Royal Unveils Ringgit-Backed Stablecoin for APAC Payments

The new fiat-pegged token arrives as Asia leads global stablecoin use, with over 50% of institutions in the region already on board.

Photo: Zetriz-Bullish Aim Sdn. Press Office

Markets

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Slips Back Toward Danger Zone Ahead of Fed Decision

Bitcoin surrendered gains from earlier in the week, fell back toward $90,000 as traders braced for Wednesday’s Federal Reserve rate decision.

Yellow tape saying "Caution" blocks access to a dangerous area.(Gaertringen/Pixabay)

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Markets

Plume Secures ADGM Commercial License, Eyes Middle East RWA Expansion

Plume Network has received a commercial license from the Abu Dhabi Global Market, allowing expansion into the Middle East.

Plume co-founders Teddy Pornprinya and Chris Yin (Plume, modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Reclaims $92K as Fed Rate-Cut Expectations Lift Sentiment

Bitcoin pushed back above $92,000 during Monday’s Asia session as traders priced in a likely Federal Reserve rate cut this week; altcoins continued to lag.

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