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Bitcoin Lightning-Enabled ‘Listen-to-Earn’ Podcast App Gets an Upgrade

The app’s new model offers a simpler, more intuitive and more transparent way for listeners to earn BTC.

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Finanza

Hodlonaut’s Tweets a ‘Reckless Campaign’ Against Craig Wright, Lawyers Say, as Satoshi Trial Reaches Conclusion

Accusing the self-proclaimed Bitcoin founder of being a mentally ill scammer shouldn’t be allowed in a democracy, Wright’s lawyers said on the final day of an Oslo trial.

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US Judge Ordered Tether to Produce Financial Records Showing Backing of USDT

A New York judge ordered Tether to produce financial records on the backing of USDT as part of a lawsuit that alleges Tether conspired to issue USDT to inflate the price of bitcoin (BTC). CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De breaks down the details.

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Bitcoin Outlook Ahead of Fed Rate Hike Decision

Bitcoin (BTC) and risk assets have been under pressure ahead of Wednesday's pivotal Federal Reserve meeting. Ben Emons, managing director of global macro strategy at Medley Global Advisors, discusses his market outlook and the possibility of a 100 basis-point rate hike.

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Steady at $19K as Traders Wait for Fed's Decision

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 21, 2022.

Suspense ahead of Fed Chair Jerome Powell's speech Friday is growing among mainstream and crypto traders. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

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Fed Preview: Bitcoin Investors to Look Past Jumbo Rate Hike and Focus on Economic Assessment and Borrowing Cost Estimates

The economy has remained stronger than policymakers expected in July. So hawkish risk is that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says the inflation fight is still in early stages, implying a higher terminal or peak rate.

Bitcoin and ether traded slightly higher following Fed Chairman Jerome Powell’s latest comments on inflation and the economy. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Mercati

Stablecoin Issuer Tether Ordered to Produce Documents Showing Backing of USDT

The order relates to a lawsuit that alleges unbacked USDT issuances have caused $1.4 trillion in damage to the market.

Tether Chief Technology Officer Paolo Ardoino.  (Twitter/Bitfinex, modified by CoinDesk)

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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Flutters Around $19K; SEC Case Against Crypto Promoter Ian Balina Faces One Big Problem

Balina is charged with conducting an unregistered securities offering in 2018 for his SPRK ICO token, but proving that the Ethereum network should be subject to U.S. securities law will be difficult; cryptos largely decline.

Bitcoin fluttered around $19,000. (Getty Images)

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Bitcoin Dips Below $19K Ahead of Expected Fed Rate Hike

Bitcoin (BTC) slips below $19,000 as investors await an expected Fed interest rate hike. Paul Eisma, head of trading at XBTO Group, shares his crypto outlook amid rising inflation and recession concerns across the globe. Plus, insights on the increasing institutional interest in cryptocurrency.

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New Report Takes a Closer Look at Bitcoin Transaction Fees

Blockware Solutions and Riot Blockchain released a report on bitcoin (BTC) transaction fees with a focus on settlement finality. Joe Burnett, Head Analyst at Blockware Solutions who prepared the report, joins “All About Bitcoin” to discuss the key findings.

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