Hedera

Hedera, also known as Hedera Hashgraph, is a public network that aims to enable individuals and businesses to create decentralized applications (DApps).

Hedera's native utility token, HBAR, plays a dual role within the network, powering services like smart contracts and file storage, and assisting with maintaining the platform's integrity.

Hedera is based on a Proof-of-Stake (PoS) model, which is designed to enhance the efficiency of transaction verification and provide a high level of security. 

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Polkadot

Polkadot gained 2.6% while Hedera rose 2.4%, helping push the index higher.

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The custodian, chaired by former U.K. Chancellor Philip Hammond, provides platforms to increase liquidity and access to DeFi.

Hedera taps crypto custodian Copper to expand institutional access to HBAR tokens

New data from crypto analytics platform Santiment reveals that a layer-1 Ethereum (ETH) competitor is leading the industry in terms of development activity.

Layer-1 Ethereum Competitor Leads Crypto Space in Terms of Development Activity: Analytics Firm Santiment

Bitcoin

A widely followed cryptocurrency analyst and trader believes one type of crypto asset is about to implode. The analyst pseudonymously known as Credible Crypto tells his 391,500 followers on the social media platform X that memecoins could suddenly collapse in value.

Analyst Warns One Crypto Asset Category About To Face a Reckoning, Maps Path Forward for Bitcoin and Hedera

Asset management giant BlackRock has clarified that it has no commercial relationship with Hedera and did not choose Hedera Hashgraph to tokenize any of its funds.

BlackRock Denies Tokenization Partnership with Hedera Hashgraph, HBAR Drops by 35%

HBAR skyrocketed after an announcement that name-dropped BlackRock, but the price is now falling as the investment giant says it's not directly involved.

Hedera Jumps 113% Amid BlackRock Confusion

Ethereum

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) moved higher, with the cryptocurrency prices trading above the key $66,000 level on Wednesday. Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) also recorded gains, trading above the key $3,200 mark this morning.

Ethereum Surpasses $3,200; Hedera Emerges As Top Gainer

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First Mover Americas: Hedera's HBAR Soars on Exaggerated BackRock Link

A misinterpreted announcement by the HBAR Foundation suggested that Blackrock's ICS US Treasury Fund was tokenized on the Hedera blockchain in partnership with Archax and Ownera, leading to a significant misunderstanding and a 96% increase in the HBAR token price within 24 hours.

HBAR Token Price Soars 96% After Misinterpreted Blackrock Announcement

Hedera's native HBAR token surged by more than 107% on Tuesday as investors believed that BlackRock was involved in a fund tokenization project on the Hedera blockchain, the token then slumped by more than 25% as BlackRock turned out to have no involvement in the launch.

Hedera's HBAR Doubles, Then Falls 25%, as BlackRock Links Diminish

A widely followed cryptocurrency analyst and trader is turning bullish on one Ethereum (ETH) layer-2 project. The analyst pseudonymously known as Credible Crypto tells his 379,100 followers on the social media platform X that Optimism (OP) is now in the midst of price discovery and could move much higher.

Trader Says Altcoin That's Near All-Time High Could ‘Accelerate Quickly,' Updates Outlook on Hedera and Kaspa

The Digital Euro Association (DEA) has entered into a partnership with the HBAR Foundation. This collaboration aims to bolster its comprehension of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and stablecoins. Although this partnership marks a significant milestone in the digital currency landscape it nevertheless does not amount to an endorsement of any ideologies or products.

Digital Euro Association Partners With HBAR Foundation to Boost Understanding of CBDCs and Stablecoins

The company will use the Hedera Hashgraph technology to improve business efficiencies.

Food Company Mondelēz International Joins Hedera Council to Experiment With DLT

The Hedera Council announces an allocation of 4.86 billion HBARs, primarily focused on bolstering initiatives like the HBAR Foundation, Hashgraph Association, and DLT Science Foundation. Hedera Council Commits 4.86 Billion HBARs In a move towards enhancing its network and decentralized governance, the Hedera Council has approved an allocation of funds amounting to 4.

Hedera Council Boosts Blockchain Innovation With Billions in HBAR

The Hedera Global Governing Council has approved 4.86 billion Hedera (HBAR) tokens, worth approximately $389 million, to support the growth and development of the Hedera ecosystem.

Hedera Approves $389M Worth of HBAR To Fund Ecosystem Growth

For Hedera (CRYPTO: HBAR) CFO Betsabe Botaitis, the goal isn't just to build a state-of-the-art network to support decentralized applications (DApps) and digital assets. Sustainability, she says, is key.

How Hedera's Betsabe Botaitis Champions Sustainability: A Future Of Digital Assets Spotlight

Betsabe Botaitis is a CFO at Hedera – a DeFi-oriented company providing enterprise blockchain solutions. She's responsible for all financial and accounting activities, including token economics and strategy.

Meet Hedera's CFO Betsabe Botaitis: True DeFi Success 'Would Be That I'm Completely Not Needed'

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) traded higher, with the cryptocurrency prices trading above the $26,400 level on Thursday. Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), also moved higher, trading above the key $1,600 mark this morning.

Ethereum Tops This Key Level Following PPI Data; Hedera Emerges As Top Gainer

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First Mover Americas: BTC Holds $26K; Hedera's HBAR Jumps

Both protocols have seen their tokens drop more than ether in daily trading as the next unlocks inch closer.

SUI and HBAR Slump Ahead of Latest Crypto Token Unlocks

The Hedera Hashgraph network-based micropayments platform Dropp has been included in the list of “service provider showcase” on the Federal Reserve's FedNow payment service website.

Hedera-based Dropp Project Featured in FedNow Service Provider List, HBAR Soars 17%

The token has now rallied nearly 50% over the past two months.

HBAR Rallies on FedNow Addition of Hedera-Based Dropp

The Federal Reserve's payment service FedNow has added the Hedera-powered micropayments platform Dropp to its list showcasing service providers.

HBAR Surges 16% as FedNow Adds Hedera Project Dropp to 'Service Provider Showcase'

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 2, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: Hedera's Token Gains on Fed Move

South Korea's Shinhan Bank completed a feasibility test for stablecoin remittance payments using Hedera's distributed ledger technology.

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