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2024-05-23 21:50:40

Ether ETFs Clear Major Hurdle, Though SEC Hasn't Cleared Them for Trading Yet
The Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC) on Thursday approved 19b-4 forms filed by issuers looking to launch a spot ether exchange-traded fund (ETF), marking a key step forward in bringing the fu...
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2024/05/23/sec-approves-spot-ether-etf-listing-still-needs-to-approve-products/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-05-23 17:50:37

U.S. Supreme Court Loss for Coinbase Leaves Company with Mixed Record
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against Coinbase Inc. (COIN) in its dispute over which legal agreement should hold sway when parties are under two distinct contracts and the first of them calls for arbit...
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/05/23/us-supreme-court-loss-for-coinbase-leaves-company-with-mixed-record/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-05-23 16:26:09

Plume, Layer-2 Blockchain for Real-World Assets, Pulls $10M in Seed Funding from Haun, Galaxy
Plume plans to make it possible for people to easily – and compliantly – bring real-world assets (RWAs) like real estate and collectibles onto blockchains.
https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2024/05/23/plume-layer-2-blockchain-for-real-world-assets-pulls-10m-in-seed-funding-from-haun-galaxy/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-05-23 16:26:00

Fantom Foundation Creates Sonic Foundation, Labs for New Sonic Chain
Alongside the new entities, Fantom raised $10 million in a funding round that will go towards Sonic’s ecosystem development.
https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2024/05/23/fantom-foundation-creates-sonic-foundation-labs-for-new-sonic-chain/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-05-23 14:50:34

Bitcoin Drops Below $68K, Ether Slumps in Sudden Crypto Sell-Off as ETH ETF Decision Looms
The sell-off was broad-based, with DOGE, SHIB, AVAX, LINK diving more than 4% in less than an hour.
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2024/05/23/bitcoin-drops-below-68k-ether-slumps-in-sudden-crypto-sell-off-as-eth-etf-decision-looms/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-05-23 14:25:37

Why Decentralized AI Is Gaining Steam
A year ago, “Crypto+AI” sounded like a game of “VC mad libs.” Now, as real-world applications begin to emerge, the idea makes much more sense. Jeff Wilser, who is hosting the AI Summit at Consensus 20...
https://www.coindesk.com/consensus-magazine/2024/05/23/why-decentralized-ai-is-gaining-steam/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-05-23 13:51:18

Demystifying AI’s Black Box: Ariana Spring and Andrew Stanco on How Blockchain Tech Can Shine a Light on Hidden Inputs
AI is taking over our lives but exactly what goes on inside AI systems is unclear. Two researchers from EQTY Lab shine a light on how to make these mechanics more visible.
https://www.coindesk.com/consensus-magazine/2024/05/23/demystifying-ais-black-box-ariana-spring-and-andrew-stanco-on-how-blockchain-tech-can-shine-a-light-on-hidden-inputs/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-05-23 13:26:24

Without Wallet Awareness, We’re Just Building Another Web2
To unlock the full potential of Web3, it’s imperative for marketers to personalize content based on the pseudonymous data in your wallet, says PeteCoin, VP of Growth, Serotonin.
https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2024/05/23/without-wallet-awareness-were-just-building-another-web2/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-05-23 12:51:18

U.S. Bitcoin ETF Holdings Hit New High of More Than 850K Tokens
Among ETFs, Grayscale’s GBTC remains the biggest holder of bitcoin with over $20 billion worth of the asset, followed closely by BlackRock’s IBIT at $19.6 billion.
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2024/05/23/us-bitcoin-etf-holdings-hit-new-high-of-more-than-850k-tokens/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-05-23 12:27:15

First Mover Americas: BTC, ETH Consolidate Ahead of Ether ETF Decision
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for May 23, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2024/05/23/first-mover-americas-btc-eth-consolidate-ahead-of-ether-etf-decision/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-05-23 09:02:08

Ethereum ETF Approval Could Spur 60% Rally as ETH Buying Increases
Holders cumulatively bought over 100,000 ETH in spot markets on Tuesday, the highest daily level since September 2023.
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2024/05/23/ethereum-etf-approval-could-spur-60-rally-as-eth-buying-increases/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-05-23 07:51:11

Bitcoin, Ether in Stasis as SEC ETF Decision Looms, Nvidia Hits Record High
There is a 90% probability the SEC will approve a spot ether ETF, one observer said, drawing attention to the narrowed discount in the Grayscale Ethereum Trust.
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2024/05/23/bitcoin-ether-in-stasis-as-sec-etf-decision-looms-nvidia-hits-record-high/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-05-23 07:01:07

BlackRock, Grayscale, Bitwise File Updated 19B Forms in Rush for Ethereum ETF
All the updated forms removed the provisions for staking ether, which some say was causing a regulatory roadblock.
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/05/23/blackrock-grayscale-bitwise-file-updated-19b-forms-in-rush-for-ethereum-etf/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-05-23 06:26:35

FTX Fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried Being Transferred to New Prison: WSJ
The location of the new prison is undisclosed as of early Thursday, but is thought to be in California, WSJ said. He is likely to be placed in a medium-security prison.
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/05/23/ftx-fraudster-sam-bankman-fried-being-transferred-to-new-prison-wsj/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-05-22 21:50:27

U.S. House Approves Crypto FIT21 Bill With Wave of Democratic Support
The crypto industry recorded its biggest-ever U.S. policy win on Wednesday when the House of Representatives approved a wide-reaching bill to establish regulations for digital assets markets, recordin...
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/05/22/us-house-approves-crypto-fit21-bill-with-wave-of-democratic-support/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-05-22 21:26:45

Audrey Tang: Learning From Taiwan’s Digital Civic Experimentation
The island-country’s digital minister has radical ideas for using open-source technology to provide public goods. Her approach is called Plurality and it’s gaining attention across the world. Daniel K...
https://www.coindesk.com/consensus-magazine/2024/05/22/audrey-tang-learning-from-taiwans-digital-civic-experimentation/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-05-22 19:50:46

AI-Focused Tokens Edge Higher Ahead of Nvidia Earnings Results
FET, RNDR, TAO and AGIX gained even as the broader market benchmark CoinDesk 20 Index saw a slight decline during the day.
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2024/05/22/ai-focused-tokens-edge-higher-ahead-of-nvidia-earnings-results/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-05-22 19:26:00

SEC's Gensler Going Rogue in Solo Quest to Stop U.S. Crypto Legislation?
The White House is "eager" to work on a crypto bill. That was the sentiment of its latest statement on Wednesday, putting the administration on-the-record again about wanting new digital assets polici...
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/05/22/secs-gensler-going-rogue-in-solo-quest-to-stop-us-crypto-legislation/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-05-22 18:27:19

U.S. House Set to Vote for First Standalone Crypto Market Structure Bill
The U.S. House of Representatives is poised to vote in favor of a crypto market structure bill as a standalone piece of legislation for the first time.
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/05/22/us-house-set-to-vote-for-first-standalone-crypto-market-structure-bill/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-05-22 16:50:54

The Protocol: EIGEN Riches Tempt Ethereum Devs, Even as ETF Approval Nears
There's been tension among members of the Ethereum developer community – even though the ETH price is mooning due to growing anticipation that U.S. regulators might give the green light to spot ether ...
https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2024/05/22/the-protocol-eigen-riches-tempt-ethereum-devs-even-as-etf-approval-nears/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-05-22 16:27:18

A Crypto Developer’s Guide to Consensus 2024
https://www.coindesk.com/consensus-magazine/2024/05/22/a-crypto-developers-guide-to-consensus-2024/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-05-22 16:27:06

How Blockchains Can Help Solve AI’s Deepfake Problem
AI-generated content creates a huge online disinformation threat. Blockchain can help verify and authenticate that what is being said is true, says William Ogden Moore, Research Analyst at Grayscale I...
https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2024/05/22/how-blockchains-can-help-solve-ais-deepfake-problem/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-05-22 16:01:55

A Financial Professional's Guide to Consensus 2024
https://www.coindesk.com/consensus-magazine/2024/05/22/a-financial-professionals-guide-to-consensus-2024/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-05-22 16:01:45

How Blockchain is Reshaping Supply Chains Beyond Finance
The benefits of transparency, security, and eﬃciency could be useful in dozens of industries when sourcing and managing supply chains, says Julie Lamb, Head of Events at Crypto Mondays.
https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2024/05/22/how-blockchain-is-reshaping-supply-chains-beyond-finance/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-05-22 16:01:35

Ether Volatility Expected as Traders Flood Exchanges With $231M of ETH Amid ETF Hopes
Ether {{ETH}} is expected to experience a period of volatility this week after exchange inflows spiked to its highest level since March, according to a report by data provider CryptoQuant.
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2024/05/22/ether-volatility-expected-as-traders-flood-exchanges-with-231m-of-eth-amid-etf-hopes/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-05-22 15:27:57

Bitcoin Is Coming to Ethereum Stalwart MetaMask: Sources
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2024/05/22/bitcoin-is-coming-to-ethereum-stalwart-metamask-sources/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-05-22 13:27:05

BitGo to Offer Custody Services for CoinDesk 20 Constituents
The broad crypto price gauge has seen about $5 billion in perpetual futures volume since January.
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2024/05/22/bitgo-to-offer-custody-services-for-coindesk-20-constituents/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-05-22 13:26:56

On-Chain Ads Are Finally Here, in a Win for Privacy and User Experience
Cookies, pop-ups, and sketchy device fingerprinting are on their way out. Web3 users will control their online identities and be served relevant ads.
https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2024/05/22/on-chain-ads-are-finally-here-in-a-win-for-privacy-and-user-experience/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-05-22 12:27:25

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Hovers Around $70K After ETF Records Month-High Inflows
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for May 22, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2024/05/22/first-mover-americas-bitcoin-hovers-around-70k-after-etf-records-month-high-inflows/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-05-22 11:27:29

Ether Has 1 in 5 Chance of Tapping $5K by End-June, DeFi Options Protocol Lyra Says
Traders on Lyra have snapped up ether calls at the $5,000 strike and higher this week.
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2024/05/22/ether-has-1-in-5-chance-of-tapping-5k-by-end-june-defi-options-protocol-lyra-says/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-05-22 10:26:39

WisdomTree Gets Green Light to List Bitcoin, Ether ETPs on London Stock Exchange
WisdomTree's Physical Bitcoin (BTCW) and Physical Ethereum (ETHW) are expected to list on the LSE to professional investors on May 28
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2024/05/22/wisdomtree-gets-green-light-to-list-bitcoin-ether-etps-on-london-stock-exchange/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-05-22 09:52:16

BlackRock's Spot Bitcoin ETF Records Biggest Inflows Since April as BTC Hovers at $70K
Bitcoin spot ETFs in the U.S. have seen net inflows of over $1.4 billion in the past week after a timid first half of the month.
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2024/05/22/blackrocks-spot-bitcoin-etf-records-biggest-inflows-since-april-as-btc-hovers-at-70k/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-05-22 09:27:45

SEC's Gensler Says House Bill Would 'Undermine' Regulator's Crypto, Capital Markets Oversight
The Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act would hurt investors and hamper the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's work, SEC Chair Gary Gensler said Wednesday.
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/05/22/secs-gensler-says-house-bill-would-undermine-regulators-crypto-capital-markets-oversight/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-05-22 07:26:30

Policymakers Are Back at Consensus 2024
This week, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission might approve spot ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs), the House of Representatives may vote in favor of a crypto market structure bill, the comp...
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/05/22/policymakers-are-back-at-consensus-2024/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-05-21 23:30:02

Cboe Publishes Amended Spot Ether ETF Filings as Industry Renews Approval Hopes
Cboe, an exchange associated with five of the issuers of a potential spot ether exchange-traded fund (ETF), published its amended 19b-4 filings in response to feedback from regulators. The applicants ...
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/05/21/cboe-publishes-amended-spot-ether-etf-filings-as-industry-renews-approval-hopes/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-05-21 21:26:03

Your After Hours Guide to Consensus 2024, Thursday Night
https://www.coindesk.com/consensus-magazine/2024/05/21/your-after-hours-guide-to-consensus-2024-thursday-night/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-05-21 21:25:54

Your After Hours Guide to the Last Day of Consensus
https://www.coindesk.com/consensus-magazine/2024/05/21/your-after-hours-guide-to-the-last-day-of-consensus/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-05-21 21:25:46

Ether Rally Prompts Over $300 Million ETH Inflow to Crypto Exchanges: Nansen
The fast move likely signals short-term profit taking after ether's rapid 30% rally, one observer noted.
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2024/05/21/ether-rally-prompts-over-300-million-eth-inflow-to-crypto-exchanges-nansen/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-05-21 20:25:53

How a Liquidity Protocol Marketer Mines Web3’s ‘Most Sacred Data’
Yakov Sychev is the CMO of cross-chain liquidity protocol Eywa. He is helping marketers understand user journeys between Web 2 and Web3.
https://www.coindesk.com/consensus-magazine/2024/05/21/how-a-liquidity-protocol-marketer-mines-web3s-most-sacred-data/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-05-21 20:25:44

Trump Becomes First Major Party Candidate to Accept Crypto Donations
The likely GOP flag-bearer in the upcoming U.S. presidential election signaled his friendliness to crypto at a campaign fundraiser two weeks ago.
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2024/05/21/trump-becomes-first-major-party-candidate-to-accept-crypto-donations/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-05-21 19:50:36

Several U.S. House Democrats Petition Colleagues to Join Yes Side on Crypto Bill
The U.S. House of Representatives is on the verge of a vote on Wednesday that is widely expected to approve comprehensive cryptocurrency legislation with bipartisan support – a major milestone for the...
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/05/21/several-us-house-democrats-petition-colleagues-to-join-yes-side-on-crypto-bill/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-05-21 17:51:10

Uniswap Labs Urges SEC to Drop Pending Enforcement Action in Wells Response
Uniswap Labs moved Tuesday to quash a looming regulatory battle over Ethereum's dominant decentralized crypto exchange, imploring the Securities and Exchange Commission in legal filings that its plann...
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/05/21/uniswap-labs-urges-sec-to-drop-pending-enforcement-action-in-wells-response/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-05-21 17:25:52

Second Ethereum Foundation Researcher Acknowledges Advisory Deal Paid in EIGEN
The news set off a debate on the social-media platform X about whether advising the EigenFoundation might constitute a conflict of interest – given the flagged risks to Ethereum from restaking protoco...
https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2024/05/21/second-ethereum-foundation-researcher-acknowledges-advisory-deal-paid-in-eigen/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-05-21 16:26:04

Gala Games Hacker Returns $23M in ETH; Founder Proposes 'Buy and Burn'
Gala investor DWF Labs also said that it had purchased 28 million GALA tokens "to alleviate market selling pressures."
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2024/05/21/gala-games-hacker-returns-23m-in-eth-founder-proposes-buy-and-burn/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-05-21 15:26:13

Crypto Sleuth Ogle Proposes Security-Centric 'Glue' Blockchain
The upcoming layer-1 takes a hands-on approach to ensuring project security.
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2024/05/21/crypto-sleuth-ogle-proposes-security-centric-glue-blockchain/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-05-21 14:00:46

How Bitcoin ETFs Are Changing the Risk-Reward Ratio for Institutional Investors
By approving bitcoin as an underlying product within the ETF space, the SEC has reduced risk at the base level of the asset, BitGo's Steve Scott writes. The only question is now will they invest?
https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2024/05/21/how-bitcoin-etfs-are-changing-the-risk-reward-ratio-for-institutional-investors/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-05-21 13:26:00

Web3 Marketing Startup Spindl Launches On-Chain Ad Network
Crypto wallet activity is a better way to find sales prospects than "weird, sketchy Web2 data," says Spindl CEO (and Facebook vet) Antonio Garcia Martinez.
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2024/05/21/web3-marketing-startup-spindl-launches-on-chain-ad-network/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-05-21 13:25:46

Solana-Based Wallet Phantom Buys Web3 Specialist Bitski
The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2024/05/21/solana-based-wallet-phantom-buys-web3-specialist-bitski/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-05-21 09:26:20

Hex Trust Issues First Native Stablecoin on Layer-1 Blockchain Flare
Hex Trust Group has issued USDX, the first native stablecoin on layer-1 blockchain Flare, according to a press release.
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2024/05/21/hex-trust-issues-first-native-stablecoin-on-layer-1-blockchain-flare/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-05-21 08:51:20

MOG, PEPE Rocket as Traders Search for Ether Beta Bets
Meme coins have been increasingly seen as a way to bet on the growth of the underlying network they are issued on.
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2024/05/21/mog-pepe-rocket-as-traders-search-for-ether-beta-bets/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-05-21 05:25:53

Democrat House Leadership Says Crypto Bill Vote Won't Be Whipped
Ranking members strongly oppose this bill as written, an email obtained by Politico reads, but will stop short of putting it to a whipped vote
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/05/21/democrat-house-leadership-says-crypto-bill-vote-wont-be-whipped/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-05-21 05:25:44

NYAG Takes Victory Lap as Court Approves Genesis Settlement
NYAG says the settlement will establish a fund for New Yorkers who invested more than $1.1 billion in Genesis through the Gemini Earn program and blocks Genesis from operating in the state.
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/05/21/nyag-takes-victory-lap-as-court-approves-genesis-settlement/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-05-20 20:51:08

Ether ETFs Filing Process Sees Abrupt Progress, Though Approval Not Guaranteed: Sources
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/05/20/ether-etfs-filing-process-sees-abrupt-progress-though-approval-not-guaranteed-sources/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-05-20 19:51:24

Ether Jumps 10% to $3.4K After Bloomberg Ups Odds of Spot ETF Approval
Markets previously had mostly priced in SEC rejections of the proposed funds beginning this week.
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2024/05/20/ether-jumps-10-to-34k-after-bloomberg-ups-odds-of-spot-etf-approval/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-05-20 19:51:16

This Is (Hopefully) the Last CoinDesk Article to Mention Craig Wright
He "is not nearly as clever as he thinks he is," says a U.K. Judge reviewing the Australian computer scientist’s many questionable legal maneuvers.
https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2024/05/20/this-is-hopefully-the-last-coindesk-article-to-mention-craig-wright/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-05-20 19:51:08

What to Expect at Consensus 2024: Spotlight on Blockchain Tech
The three-day conference (May 29-31) features a host of big-name speakers from the realm of blockchain tech, including Sergey Nazarov, Casey Rodarmor, Joe Lubin, Emin Gün Sirer and Rune Christensen. H...
https://www.coindesk.com/consensus-magazine/2024/05/20/what-to-expect-at-consensus-2024-spotlight-on-blockchain-tech/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-05-17 18:51:09

Miners Eye Middle East as Next Region for Growth
The halving and a possible U.S. mining tax have miners considering new locations for basing their cost-sensitive operations.
https://www.coindesk.com/consensus-magazine/2024/05/17/miners-eye-middle-east-as-next-region-for-growth/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-05-09 15:51:54

ETH Reverts to Inflationary Asset Following Fee-Reducing Dencun Upgrade
Ethereum's recent Dencun upgrade, which was designed to reduce fees and help scale the network, has caused ether {{ETH}} to revert back to an inflationary asset -- potentially reversing one of the key...
https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2024/05/09/eth-reverts-to-inflationary-asset-following-fee-reducing-dencun-upgrade/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-05-08 20:25:47

House Poised to Vote on Erasing SEC Crypto Policy While President Biden Vows Veto
The U.S. House of Representatives is poised to vote on a resolution Wednesday to reject the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) cryptocurrency accounting guidance that the industry said has deter...
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2024-05-07 15:26:24

Bitcoin Could Benefit From U.S. Fiscal Dominance and a Trump Win, Standard Chartered Says
A Trump election win could be positive for crypto as his administration would likely push for a more supportive regulatory environment, the report said.
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2024/05/07/bitcoin-could-benefit-from-us-fiscal-dominance-and-a-trump-win-standard-chartered-says/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-05-07 12:27:47

Poll: Most People Cringe About Crypto, But Enough Care to Warrant Politicians' Attention
As U.S. politicians continue to wrestle with how to approach crypto issues, about 21% of voters in vital swing states consider cryptocurrency policies as a topic important enough to sway their support...
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2024-05-07 10:52:40

Indonesian Authorities Bust Synthetic Marijuana Lab Supported by Crypto
The syndicate had been operating for six months before being apprehended last week.
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2024-05-02 16:00:31

U.S. Senate's Warren Warns National Security Chiefs About Iranian Crypto Mining
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), one of the most prominent critics of cryptocurrency hazards, warned the top military and financial officials that Iran relies on digital assets mining as a source...
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2024-05-02 00:26:39

CZ’s Trial Proves it Pays to Cooperate
His four-month sentence was vindication for the Binance founder’s legal strategy.
https://www.coindesk.com/consensus-magazine/2024/05/02/czs-trial-proves-it-pays-to-cooperate/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-05-01 14:51:50

Bitcoin Could Drop Further to as Low as $50K, Standard Chartered Says
The cryptocurrency is now trading below the average spot ETF purchase price of about $58K, and this could trigger liquidations, the report said.
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2024/05/01/bitcoin-could-drop-further-to-as-low-as-50k-standard-chartered-says/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-04-24 19:25:50

Samourai Wallet Founders Arrested and Charged With Money Laundering
Federal prosecutors charges Samurai Wallet founders Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill with conspiracy to commit money laundering on Wednesday, as the U.S. government continues its approach to...
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2024-04-18 06:27:49

Bitcoin Dominance Increases as Halving Nears and BTC Price Lingers Near $61K
BTC dominance is creeping upwards as Layer-1s and Artificial Intelligence tokens had a rough week, while Google search interest in the halving skyrockets.
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2024/04/18/bitcoin-dominance-increases-as-halving-nears-and-btc-price-lingers-near-61k/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-04-17 16:27:30

Time to Take the Reins on Tokenization, or Risk Missing Out
Tokenization can revolutionize the way transactions are processed. But, for institutions, the highest potential lies in the digital assets themselves, says Nadine Chakar, Global Head of Digital Assets...
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2024-04-17 10:27:34

UK Lawmakers Call for Govt to Develop Crypto, Blockchain Skills Pipeline
Member of Parliament Lisa Cameron called for the government to ensure that all stages of education and the workplace develop digital skills.
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/04/17/uk-lawmakers-call-for-govt-to-develop-crypto-blockchain-skills-pipeline/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-04-17 06:26:39

Runes, Casey Rodarmor's Protocol for 'Sh!tcoins' on Bitcoin, Set to Go Live at Halving
Rodarmor created last year's breakout Ordinals protocol, which is used to create non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on Bitcoin. Now, he says the relevance of protocols like his new Runes, used to create fungi...
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2024-04-11 11:27:47

Bitfinex Securities Introduces El Salvador’s First Tokenized Debt to Fund New Hilton Hotel
The token will be issued on the Liquid Network, a bitcoin sidechain.
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2024/04/11/bitfinex-securities-introduces-el-salvadors-first-tokenized-debt-to-fund-new-hilton-hotel/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-04-10 16:26:41

BTC Halving: Sell-The-News or Buy-The-Alt-Rotation
Contrasting Bitcoin derivatives with Ethereum’s tells us a story around the potential opportunity for a post-halving rotation.
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2024/04/10/btc-halving-sell-the-news-or-buy-the-alt-rotation/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-04-09 05:26:36

Ether Rallies to $3.6K as Bitcoin Holds Steady at $71K
Liquid staking tokens like Lido, Rocket Pool, and ether.fi follow ether's gains.
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2024/04/09/ether-rallies-to-36k-as-bitcoin-holds-steady-at-71k/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-04-03 18:51:29

Cultivating Diversity, Inclusion and Humanity in the Crypto Community
As we enter another bull run, how do we make sure the crypto rocketship doesn’t become another boys’ club?
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2024-04-03 17:26:22

Must Bitcoin ‘Drop Ideals’ of Decentralization to Achieve Mass Adoption?
Key management is crucial to Bitcoin maintaining decentralization. But, as hacks and exploits have grown in number, the dream of self-custody has become more difficult to maintain.
https://www.coindesk.com/consensus-magazine/2024/04/03/must-bitcoin-drop-ideals-of-decentralization-to-achieve-mass-adoption/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-03-28 08:27:06

Canadian Province Asks QuadrigaCX Co-Founder to Explain His Wealth in New Order
This is the third test for the Province's new tool to combat money laundering.
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/03/28/canadian-province-asks-quadrigacx-co-founder-to-explain-his-wealth-in-new-order/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-03-19 05:26:36

Bitcoin Flash Crashed to $8.9K on BitMEX
Large sell orders worth $55.49 million drove bitcoin’s price down to $8,900 on BitMEX. The overnight crash was short-lived.
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2024/03/19/bitcoin-flash-crashed-to-89k-on-bitmex/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-03-15 18:01:10

Meme Coins Going Legit Is the Worst Thing for Meme Coins
Institutions like Franklin Templeton are taking meme coins increasingly seriously this cycle. But will these joke-y projects run afoul of regulators?
https://www.coindesk.com/consensus-magazine/2024/03/15/meme-coins-going-legit-is-the-worst-thing-for-meme-coins/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-03-13 21:26:37

Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy Raising Another $500M to Buy More Bitcoin
The debt offering comes just days after the company closed on an $800 million capital raise, also with proceeds used to buy bitcoin.
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2024/03/13/michael-saylors-microstrategy-raising-another-500m-to-buy-more-bitcoin/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-03-13 17:28:41

Why Diversification Matters for Crypto, Too
The rise of Bitcoin may tempt investors to ask “Why Not 100% Bitcoin?” Here’s why.
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2024/03/13/why-diversification-matters-for-crypto-too/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-03-12 14:50:45

Rapper Drake Posts Michael Saylor's Bitcoin Video To His 146M Instagram Followers
Michael Saylor said that bitcoin will “eat gold” in an interview with CNBC on Monday.
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2024/03/12/rapper-drake-posts-michael-saylors-bitcoin-video-to-his-146m-instagram-followers/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-03-11 09:28:09

Indian Crypto Investment Platform Mudrex to Offer U.S. Bitcoin ETFs to Indian Investors
Indian cryptocurrency investment platform Mudrex will offer U.S. spot-bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to Indian investors, both institutions and retailers, CEO and co-founder Edul Patel said.
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2024/03/11/indian-crypto-investment-platform-mudrex-to-offer-us-bitcoin-etfs-to-indian-investors/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-03-07 13:51:33

Nigeria's Central Bank Enlists Gluwa Nigeria to Boost eNaira Systems, Adoption
Adoption of the central bank digital currency pales in comparison to the use of cash in the country.
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/03/07/nigerias-central-bank-enlists-gluwa-nigeria-to-boost-enaira-systems-adoption/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-03-05 21:00:33

Bitcoin Miners Show Muscle Pushing Back Against Warrantless 'Emergency' Order
In another example of crypto using the courts to fight back against unwarranted regulatory interference, blockchain advocates stopped a U.S. statistics agency from issuing an “emergency” request for m...
https://www.coindesk.com/consensus-magazine/2024/03/05/bitcoin-miners-show-muscle-pushing-back-against-warrantless-emergency-order/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-03-05 16:27:04

Bitcoin Hit a Record High. Here's What Might Happen Next
Bitcoin hit a record $69,325, its highest level since November 2021 on a flurry of volatility buoyed by demand from spot BTC exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Unlike previous cycles, it almost instantly f...
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2024-03-04 09:02:15

Bitcoin Tops $65K, Inches Closer to Lifetime Peak
The surge comes ahead of the anticipated halving event and rising inflows on bitcoin ETFs.
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2024/03/04/bitcoin-tops-65k-inches-closer-to-lifetime-peak/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-03-01 17:52:24

Meme Coins DOGE and SHIB Led CoinDesk 20 Gainers Last Week: CoinDesk Indices Charts
All 20 of the CD20 assets were positive on the week, with fourteen posting returns greater than 10%.
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2024/03/01/meme-coins-doge-and-shib-led-coindesk-20-gainers-last-week-coindesk-indices-charts/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-02-28 23:52:40

Sam Bankman-Fried Doesn't Want to Go to Prison for 100 Years
Sam Bankman-Fried's new legal team filed his sentencing memo, alongside 29 different character references and other supporting documents, arguing he shouldn't face a lengthy prison term after his conv...
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2024-02-27 21:00:43

Bitcoin-Focused Payments App Strike Rolls Out Services to Africa
Bitcoin-focused payments firm Strike is expanding its services to African countries including Nigeria, South Africa and Zambia, the company announced in a blog post Tuesday.
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2024/02/27/bitcoin-focused-payments-app-strike-rolls-out-services-to-africa/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-02-27 07:28:06

Chart Expert Peter Brandt Raises Bitcoin's 2025 Target to $200K on Channel Breakout
Brandt expects bitcoin's ongoing bull market to peak at $200,000, a significant upward revision from the previous estimate of $120,000.
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2024/02/27/chart-expert-peter-brandt-raises-bitcoins-2025-target-to-200k-on-channel-breakout/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-02-26 21:00:31

Ether is Now the Largest Institutional Crypto Asset: Bybit Research
Ether is now the largest single asset held by institutions, with Bybit speculating that this may be because of an upward swing from the Dencun upgrade.
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2024/02/26/ether-is-now-the-largest-institutional-crypto-asset-bybit-research/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-02-23 08:00:42

Ether ETFs Unlikely to Cause a 'Bubble,' Traders Say
Interest in ether bets rose significantly after the approval of spot bitcoin ETFs in January sparked optimism among ETH traders.
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2024/02/23/ether-etfs-unlikely-to-cause-a-bubble-traders-say/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-02-16 21:26:09

What the Warren/Satoshi Flag Moment Means
The prank was believable because even bitcoin critics like Warren might have to embrace crypto voters in the wake of ETF approvals, says Daniel Kuhn.
https://www.coindesk.com/consensus-magazine/2024/02/16/what-the-warrensatoshi-flag-moment-means/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-02-16 14:25:31

Sam Bankman-Fried's Sentence Might Be Lighter Than You'd Expect
Restitution paid to victims can be considered when sentencing, and judges in the Southern District of New York routinely impose shorter terms than guidelines suggest for white-collar cases.
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/02/16/sam-bankman-frieds-sentence-might-be-lighter-than-youd-expect/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-02-15 16:27:25

Craig Wright Witnesses Face Questions About Their Memories in COPA Trial
Lawyers for the Crypto Open Patent Alliance declared that the recollection of the witnesses today was "hazy" and "confused."
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2024-02-14 19:26:56

Revolut to List Bonk, Distribute $1.2M of Meme Coin in 'Learn' Campaign
Solana's biggest meme coin BONK will list on Revolut, which plans to run a $1.2 million "learn" campaign for users.
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2024/02/14/revolut-to-list-bonk-distribute-12m-of-meme-coin-in-learn-campaign/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-02-14 14:26:36

Fed Chair Powell Told House Democrats U.S. Needs Stablecoin Bill: Politico
Powell also said a CBDC would need Congress' approval before the Federal Reserve will act.
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2024-02-13 21:26:34

As EtherRocks Hit Sotheby’s, Who Is Laughing Hardest?
Literally clipart of rocks, the NFTs are a popular joke on digital art. Now the storied auction house is selling them, they may become even more collectible, says Daniel Kuhn.
https://www.coindesk.com/consensus-magazine/2024/02/13/as-etherrocks-hit-sothebys-who-is-laughing-hardest/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-02-13 05:51:35

Michael Saylor Believes Demand for Bitcoin Products Is 10x the Supply
MicroStrategy co-founder and executive chairman says his company is re-branding as a bitcoin development company during CNBC interview.
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2024/02/13/michael-saylor-believes-demand-for-bitcoin-products-is-10x-the-supply/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

2024-02-12 18:50:51

Tether and Circle Stablecoin Purchases Dominate in Argentina
Stablecoin purchases are proving popular for Argentine citizens amid a severe economic crisis in the nation.
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2024/02/12/tether-and-circle-stablecoin-purchases-dominate-in-argentina/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines