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December AugustCrypto Long & Short: GameStop, Dogecoin and a New Market Paradigm
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 31. 22:01
We’re not just witnessing the changing nature of market forces. We’re also seeing a shift in the definition of market “fundamentals.” XRP Posted Biggest Single-Day Gain in 3 Years in a Coordinated Buying Attack
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 31. 19:28
"Traditional Crypto-Pump groups are being copied and legitimized by WallStreetBets," Jehan Chu, co-founder and managing partner at Kenetic Capital, told CoinDesk. Bitcoin Falls Back to $32K as Elon Musk’s Bio Change Fades Into Memory
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 31. 19:22
The price jump coinciding with Elon Musk's Twitter attention retraced over the weekend. What Ray Dalio Really Thinks of Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 31. 14:00
A reading of Dalio’s first long-form essay on his thoughts about bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. Judge Rejects Virgil Griffith’s Motion to Dismiss Charges of Aiding North Korea
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 30. 21:32
U.S. Judge Kevin Castel also denied the ethereum developer’s request for more details about what he’s being charged with. India’s Proposed Ban of ‘Private’ Cryptos Has Many of the Nation’s Investors Nervous
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 30. 18:10
The move is bound to make potential and current crypto investors outside the country uneasy as well. India’s Proposed Crypto Ban Has Investors Nervous, May Feed Anti-Bitcoin Narrative
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 30. 18:10
The move is bound to make potential and current crypto investors outside the country uneasy as well. Are Financial Advisors Missing Crypto?
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 30. 17:15
On this episode of the 'On Purpose' podcast, independent registered investment advisor Tyrone Ross digs into the thorny topic of bitcoin and digital assets through the lens of your average Financial Advisor. Visa May Add Cryptocurrencies to Its Payments Network, Says CEO
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 30. 15:43
The payments company works with wallets and exchanges to enable crypto purchases, and could eventually use digital currencies over blockchain in the same way it processes traditional money. GameStop, Robinhood and the Failure of Un-Free Markets
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 30. 14:00
The latest in the saga of WallStreetBets vs the world. The Small Guys Rebel Against their Big Brother Hedge Funds
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 30. 09:00
What the GameStop stock market chaos can teach crypto and why the Bank of International Settlements is pitching central bank digital currencies (CBDC) instead of crypto. Also the privacy concerns around China’s digital yuan. The Small Guys Rebel Against Their Big-Brother Hedge Funds
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 30. 09:00
What the GameStop stock market chaos can teach crypto and why the Bank of International Settlements is pitching CBDCs instead of crypto. Also the privacy concerns around China’s digital yuan. $180M Bitcoin Trust Completes Canadian IPO, Fully Invested on First Day
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 29. 22:45
The bitcoin fund is available in both U.S. dollars and Canadian dollars and is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. All Over the World, Small Investors Jump Into the GameStop Frenzy
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 29. 22:28
The world is watching U.S. markets with great interest, and more than a little FOMO, as Reddit investors continue to test their might against Wall Street. It all started when retail investors on the Reddit community wallstreetbets began pumping the price of U.S. video game retailer GameStop’s (GME) stock to counter Wall Street hedge funds […] Aave’s Founder Angel Invests to Grow DeFi’s Head Start on the Banks
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 29. 22:14
Stani Kulechov has backed nearly 40 projects in his search for founders who see two or three moves ahead. US Federal Reserve Looking to Hire a Manager to Research Stablecoins and CBDCs
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 29. 22:10
The job listing follows comments made by Fed Chair Jerome Powell in recent weeks where he said the central bank needed “better regulatory answers” for global stablecoins. Market Wrap: Bitcoin Bumps to $38.6K While DeFi Exchanges Hit $50B
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 29. 21:35
Crypto spot volumes rose to the second-highest level in over a month. The GameStop Stop Is Not a Technology Problem
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 29. 21:34
Robinhood didn't halt GameStop trading to punish retail players. It reacted to market risk. And, no, blockchain wouldn't have fixed this. Are You Running a Bitcoin Node?
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 29. 21:07
And if you aren't, what's stopping you? Voyager Reports Multiple ‘Service Disruptions’ After Encouraging Users to Trade Dogecoin
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 29. 21:06
Angry users are taking to Twitter, putting the platform in the DOGE house. Beyond Coinbase: 8 Other Ways to Buy Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 29. 20:42
Buying bitcoin for the first time? Coinbase isn't the only game in town. In Retrospect, It Was Inevitable: Elon Musk Pumps Bitcoin to Space
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 29. 19:58
The price action is fun, but the larger significance is about decentralized alternatives to today’s financial system. Top 5 Dogecoin Pumps Through the Ages
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 29. 19:54
What started off as a parody project is still shocking the crypto world with wild price gains and celebrity endorsements. After GME, Dogecoin and Bitcoin, Chinese Traders Are Betting What Will Pump Next
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 29. 19:53
For Chinese investors, including Justin Sun, FOMO has surpassed fear of losing money. Blockchain Bites: DOGE, Musk, Robinhood, GameStop and Crypto’s ‘Populist’ Revolution
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 29. 18:47
A renewed the pitch to create open access and decentralized standards is much bigger than what's happening to a few stocks. India Would Ban Private Cryptocurrencies Under Proposed Legislation
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 29. 18:30
A ban on cryptocurrency trading had been in effect for almost two years before it was overturned by the Supreme Court in March 2020. Ripple Responds to SEC Lawsuit Over XRP Sales
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 29. 18:19
In a Friday filing, Ripple Labs pushed back against the SEC’s allegations. Crypto Lender BlockFi Registers Bitcoin Trust With SEC
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 29. 18:07
BlockFi is the latest firm to go up against Grayscale's behemoth bitcoin trust. Money Reimagined: Narratives Wall Street Can’t Control
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 29. 17:11
It used to be Wall Street dictated the big stories around finance. It’s unclear whether that’s still the case. Strange Bedfellows: The World Economic Forum and Crypto
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 29. 16:36
A look at the challenging task of integrating the radical crypto world into the establishment with Adrian Monck of the World Economic Forum. Kraken, Coinbase Suffer Outages Amid Market Volatility
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 29. 16:26
Spillover from market drama on Wall Street is crippling U.S. crypto exchanges. Bitcoin News Roundup for Jan. 29, 2021
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 29. 16:00
With BTC shooting back up above $37K and a look into the aftermath of the GameStop moment, CoinDesk’s Market Daily is back with the latest news roundup. Japan to Have Blockchain-Based Stock Exchange in 2022
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 29. 15:17
The exchange reportedly planned by SBI and SMFG is expected to be the first of its kind in Japan. First Mover: Elon Musk #Bitcoin Moment Adds to Dogecoin, GameStop Wackiness
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 29. 14:45
The GameStop-galvanized "bear raid" by retail stock traders appears to have terrified Wall Street, but crypto-industry marketeers are salivating over the prospect of new customer leads, and more demand. Portfolio App Blockfolio Adds Crypto, Stock Trading to Capitalize on GameStop Drama
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 29. 14:08
The app offers trading of crypto assets as well as tokenized stocks listed on derivatives exchange FTX. Elon Musk-Prompted Bitcoin Price Surge Causes Liquidation of $387M in Shorts
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 29. 13:32
The shorts were liquidated after Elon Musk added "Bitcoin" to his Twitter bio and prices rose by over 15%. Robinhood Limits Cryptocurrency Trading Citing ‘Extraordinary Market Conditions’
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 29. 13:23
Users still have some crypto trading functionality, per a Friday report from CNBC. FTX Exchange Lists WallStreetBets Futures to Capitalize on Investing Movement
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 29. 12:21
The futures contract is based on a basket of stocks being targeted by WallStreetBets and dogecoin. Gemini Survey Finds Over 40% of UK Crypto Investors Are Women
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 29. 11:29
The survey data shows that cryptocurrency investing is becoming more diverse, said Gemini in its new trends report. Dogecoin Becomes Most Mentioned Crypto on Twitter Ever as Price Soars
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 29. 10:40
Tweet volume for the shiba inu-themed cryptocurrency surpassed previous records for bitcoin, according to TheTIE. Bitcoin Surges to $37K After Elon Musk Adds Crypto to Twitter Bio
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 29. 09:31
Is Musk just teasing the crypto community again? BTC Surges to $37K After Elon Musk Adds ‘Bitcoin’ to Twitter Bio
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 29. 09:31
Is Musk just teasing the crypto community again? Robinhood CEO: We Weren’t ‘Forced’ to Limit Stock Buying Amid Reddit-Driven Surge
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 29. 09:14
Robinhood's CEO said the platform's decision to halt buy orders on GME, NOK and AMC was based on a "technical and operational" one, not outside pressure. Cosmos Set to Take Lead in Blockchain Interoperability With February’s Stargate Release
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 28. 22:08
The vision of "one network, many chains" could be fast approaching. US Congress Plans Hearings on GameStop Market Pumps
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 28. 22:08
While Congress is planning multiple hearings, it's less clear what financial regulators might do. Bitcoin and Inflation: Everything You Need to Know
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 28. 22:00
The cryptocurrency was designed to counter the harms of inflation, but is this really such a big issue? Market Wrap: Bitcoin Reverses Wednesday’s Losses, Ether Climbs
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 28. 21:43
Few are attributing the cryptocurrency's rise to market fundamentals after the GameStop roller coaster. MicroStrategy May Get Creative to Make Future Bitcoin Buys: CEO
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 28. 21:31
The business intelligence company already has 70,784 bitcoins. WallStreetBets Is Occupy Wall Street With Teeth
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 28. 21:00
The retail trader insurgency has massive implications for the future of capital markets. US Government Takes Aim at NetWalker Ransomware Attacks
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 28. 19:54
Prosecutors indicted an alleged NetWalker affiliate and coordinated the takedown of darkweb resources. Coinbase to Become Publicly Traded, Announces Proposed Direct Listing of Shares
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 28. 19:25
Coinbase announced last month it had confidentially submitted a draft registration statement with the SEC. GameStop and the Real Market Manipulators
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 28. 19:16
WallStreetBets traders coordinated buying of GameStop stock to squeeze short-selling hedge funds – but was that collusion? Retail Traders Sue Robinhood Over Meme Stock Restrictions
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 28. 18:56
Robinhood faces suits in Chicago in New York just hours after it's GME buy freeze. China, Singapore Look Ahead to CBDC Future at World Economic Forum
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 28. 18:42
A former deputy governor of the People’s Bank of China compared notes with the chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Longtime Bitcoin Developer Jonas Schnelli Receives Open-Source Grant
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 28. 18:04
Jonas Schnelli joins other Bitcoin developers who are sponsored by high-caliber Bitcoin companies.
Longtime Bitcoin Developer Jonas Schnelli Receives Open Source Grant
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 28. 18:04
Jonas Schnelli joins other Bitcoin developers who are sponsored by high-caliber Bitcoin companies.
Blockchain Bites: DOGE Chases After GameStop, Guggenheim Doubts $30K Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 28. 17:55
Following a tweet from “WSB Chairman" inquiring about the meme cryptocurrency dogecoin prices went haywire. OCC Halts Fair Access Banking Rule
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 28. 17:50
The rule would have prohibited US banks from denying services based on ideological factors. Bitcoin Rebounds From Early Losses, Markets Still Distracted by GameStop
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 28. 17:00
GameStop's stock drama has had a galvanizing effect on stocks, bitcoin and even dogecoin. Inside Iran’s Onslaught on Bitcoin Mining
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 28. 16:44
Iran has been clamping down on mining farms, but it also wants to use crypto mining to boost the sanctioned nation's revenue stream. Who Let the DOGE Out? Meme-Based Cryptocurrency Soars 250% to Record High
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 28. 16:40
A large chunk of the gains had retraced by mid morning, however. Hot DOGE! Meme-Based Cryptocurrency Soars More Than 800% to Record High
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 28. 16:40
Well known DOGE lover Elon Musk tweeted a picture of dog posing on the cover of a magazine, a likely nod to DOGE's surge. Bitcoin News Roundup for Jan. 28, 2021
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 28. 16:30
With digital-market traders taking GameStop’s stock gyrations as a moment for self-reflection, CoinDesk’s Market Daily is back with the latest news roundup. Dalio Expects to Soon Offer Alt-Cash Fund, Says ‘Bitcoin Won’t Escape Our Scrutiny’
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 28. 16:04
"Bitcoin looks like a long-duration option on a highly unknown future that I could put an amount of money in that I wouldn’t mind losing about 80% of," Dalio said. Prime Trust, tZERO Partner on Digital Asset Custody, Trading
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 28. 15:20
The integration will enable Prime Trust to manage the custody of digital securities and cryptocurrencies for its customers using tZERO for trading. Scarcity Gives Bitcoin Value, but Not the Way You Think
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 28. 15:14
Bitcoin is "scarce" (and therefore valuable) when demand for it exceeds the available supply, not because of its 21 million hard cap, says our columnist. WallStreetBets Reddit Group: What Is It?
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 28. 14:33
How an army of amateur traders from the WallStreetBets Reddit channel is turning the tables on traditional investors. First Mover: Crypto Gawks at GameStop, Sees Shades of Self
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 28. 14:24
Digital-market traders found amusement in the GameStop saga. They also saw an opportunity for self-reflection. Here's what Niall Ferguson, Caitlin Long, Mati Greenspan and Jonathan Mohan said. Europol, Spanish Police Bust Alleged Scam Posing as Crypto Investment Training Firm
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 28. 14:17
Europol worked with Spain’s Civil Guard and Catalan police to arrest six suspects aged in connection with the scheme. Algorand Teams Up With Crypto Custodian Curv for ‘Trusted DeFi’
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 28. 14:02
The firms aim to build technology that "appeals to traditional institutions, payment providers [and] governments." Hard-Hit Argentinian Farmers May Get Boost From Trading Platform for Tokenized Produce
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 28. 13:06
Farm assets like soybeans will be tokenized on a platform from CoreLedger for trading against other assets like cattle or fiat currency. ‘The Squeezening’: How the Gamestop Backlash will Curtail Freedom
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 28. 12:17
Gamestop's "squeezening" is likely to increase calls for curbs on "memetic disturbances." That could be dangerous for free speech. Digital Asset Manager Grayscale Eyes DeFi Space With New Trust Filings
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 28. 11:38
Trusts for aave, cosmos and polkadot, as well as privacy coin monero and cardano, have been registered in Delaware. WallStreetBets Fever Hits Dogecoin, Price Soars 142% After Twitter Mention
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 28. 10:53
A Twitter account not officially affiliated to WallStreetBets prompted DOGE's latest social media-based price boost. WallStreetBets Fever Hits Dogecoin, Price Soars 142%
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 28. 10:53
A Twitter account not officially affiliated to WallStreetBets prompted DOGE's latest social media-based price boost. Australian Crypto Exchange to Delist BSV Over ‘Bullying’ Threat to Bitcoin Developers
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 28. 10:11
The exchange's CEO said "Recent talk of legal action against developers working to improve the Bitcoin ecosystem proved to be the final straw." Guggenheim CIO Says Institutional Demand Not There to Sustain Bitcoin Above $30K
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 28. 09:25
Scott Minerd said he doesn't believe bitcoin's investor base is "big enough" or "deep enough" to keep price at current levels. Mark Cuban on Bitcoin, NFTs and What Comes Next: ‘The Upside Is Truly Unlimited’
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 28. 03:30
"You can sell anything digital using NFT," says the Dallas Mavericks owner. "Virtual Mavs gear, sneakers, art, pictures, videos, experiences, anything our imagination can come up with." Blockstream Buys $25M Worth of Bitcoin Mining Machines From MicroBT
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 27. 22:54
The ASICs are set to be deployed in Blockstream facilities through the U.S. and Canada. El camino de Ethereum hacia los USD 2.000: tres razones para ser optimista
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 27. 22:44
Ethereum, la criptomoneda con la segunda capitalización más grande del mercado, alcanzó un nuevo máximo histórico al alcanzar los USD 1.439,33 el 25 de enero. Es la primera vez que este activo digital supera el techo de los USD 1.400 desde el 13 de enero de 2018, y sus retornos acumulan un 76% en lo […] Fed Chair Powell: ‘We’d Welcome Higher Inflation’
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 27. 22:28
The central bank doesn’t want to pull back asset purchases just yet, Powell said Wednesday. What DeFi Has in Common With Cubism
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 27. 22:02
DeFi's innovation system is reminiscent of an art movement that passes ideas back and forth until lasting breakthroughs emerge. Bitcoin ‘Underperforms’ During Tax Time: Analysis
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 27. 21:42
Bitcoin's price is going down for many reasons including traders who realized gains last year selling to pay their tax bills. Market Wrap: Bitcoin Drops to $29.9K While DeFi Hits Record $29B Locked
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 27. 21:33
Today was the first time bitcoin traded below $30,000 since Jan. 21. BIS Chief Blasts Bitcoin’s Viability, Prompting Blowback From Advocates
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 27. 21:20
Bitcoin maximalists cried foul at the central banker's prognostications. Geopolitics at Stake in US Response to China’s Digital Yuan: Report
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 27. 20:04
From privacy to political power, China’s digital yuan will have far-reaching implications. BIS: CBDC Research Gaining Steam but Widespread Issuance Years Away
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 27. 20:01
Central banks remained adamant cryptocurrency does not factor into their CBDC calculus. Bitcoin Doesn’t Care About Your Politics: Why Bitcoin Has More Ideological Flexibility Than We Think
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 27. 20:00
NLW is joined by three philosophy professors for a discussion of bitcoin, ethics and politics. DeFi’s UNI Token Jumps 92% in One Week, Passes $15
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 27. 19:42
Uniswap's UNI token has nearly doubled its price in 7 days. The decentralized exchange is seeing volumes higher than last summer, too. Reddit Joins With Ethereum Foundation to Build Scaling Tools
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 27. 19:18
The social media firm will dedicate developer resources to support scaling efforts for Ethereum. Federal Reserve Holds Rates, Asset Purchases Steady as Economic Activity Moderates
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 27. 19:14
The U.S. central bank said interest rates will remain close to zero. Miami Uploads Bitcoin White Paper to Municipal Website
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 27. 18:43
Mayor Suarez once again pledged to turn Miami into a "hub for crypto innovation." GameStop-Style Revolts Spread, Prompting Halt by TD Ameritrade, Nasdaq Monitoring
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 27. 18:32
Nasdaq and TD Ameritrade are taking a mob of Reddit traders head on. GameStop-Style Revolts Spread, Drawing Attention of White House, Nasdaq; TD Ameritrade Restricts Trading
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 27. 18:32
Nasdaq and TD Ameritrade are taking market chaos fueled by Reddit traders head on. Wall Street, Big Tech Clamp Down on GameStop-Style Pumps; Biden Admin ‘Monitoring’ Situation
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 27. 18:32
Market chaos fueled by a large group of Reddit traders faces strong opposition from Wall Street as the Biden administration looks on. Blockchain Bites: Scaramucci on GameStop and Bitcoin; Why Flamingo DAO Dropped $762K on an NFT
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 27. 17:49
Anthony Scaramucci sees recent GameStop price action as proving Bitcoin's larger thesis of decentralizing and democratizing finance. The Bitcoin Paradox
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 27. 17:22
Bitcoin may not be a financial bubble. But, when Bitcoiners reject inconvenient information, it is an epistemic bubble. Bitcoin News Roundup for Jan. 27, 2021
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 27. 17:00
With BTC breaking below $30K and the tether (USDT) saga gaining fresh attention, CoinDesk’s Market’s Daily is back with the latest news roundup. Former Bitspark CEO George Harrap Joins Crypto PR Firm as Head of DeFi
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 27. 16:25
"I've been around crypto for a decade now and DeFi has me as excited as when I mined my first bitcoin," Harrap told CoinDesk. Silver Lake Co-Founder Tells Davos Cash Is Used Far More in Crime Than Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 27. 15:48
Glenn Hutchins said up to 90% of $100 bills are "used for organized crime and tax evasion." South African Regulator Seeks More Crypto Powers After Alleged Ponzi’s Collapse
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 27. 14:06
“At the point something becomes a Ponzi scheme, we have lost our jurisdiction,” a regulator told Bloomberg. South African Regulator Seeks More Crypto Powers After Alleged Ponzi Schemer’s Collapse
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 27. 14:06
“At the point something becomes a Ponzi scheme, we have lost our jurisdiction,” a regulator told Bloomberg. First Mover: Risks Nobody’s Ever Seen, From the Fed to Tether (and GameStop)
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 27. 14:00
Risks surrounding the stablecoin tether (USDT) have been known for years, but they're commanding fresh attention as the amount outstanding swells to $25B. Crypto Exchange 2gether Says It Can’t Fully Reimburse 9% of Users After 2020 Hack
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 27. 13:43
After a successful fundraising effort, the company said it can now reimburse most, but not all users. ‘Pomp’ Launches Crypto Jobs Board With Gemini, Coinbase and BlockFi
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 27. 13:00
Morgan Creek’s Anthony Pompliano aims to list 10,000 openings by the end of the year. Bitcoin Drops, Dollar Bounces Ahead of Federal Reserve Rate Announcement
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 27. 12:48
Bitcoin would likely extend losses further if Fed Chairman Jerome Powell drops hints of a gradual unwinding of stimulus programs later today. Bitcoin Drops Below $30K, Dollar Bounces Ahead of Fed Reserve Rate Announcement
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 27. 12:48
Bitcoin would likely extend losses further if Fed Chairman Jerome Powell drops hints of a gradual unwinding of stimulus programs later today. Bitcoin Briefly Dips Below $30K, Dollar Bounces Ahead of Fed Reserve Rate Announcement
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 27. 12:48
Bitcoin would likely extend losses further if Fed Chairman Jerome Powell drops hints of a gradual unwinding of stimulus programs later today. Valid Points: What to Expect When Ethereum 2.0 Undergoes Its First ‘Hard Fork’
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 27. 12:30
Here's what the impending Eth 2.0 hard fork means, and why Ethereum devs are still debating the “Ice Age.” Lawsuit Against Israeli Crypto Entrepreneur Moshe Hegog Fails in US Court
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 27. 12:11
A Washington judge threw out the lawsuit after the plaintiff failed to make a case. American Cancer Society Launches $1M Cryptocurrency Fund
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 27. 11:15
The first cryptocurrency donor to contribute $250,000 or over will have the opportunity to choose a name for the fund GameStop Investing Craze ‘Proof of Concept’ for Bitcoin Success, Says Scaramucci
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 27. 10:21
A campaign by members of a Reddit investor forum have caused GameStop stock to spike to record levels in the last week. US Man Sentenced to Prison for Embezzling $20M of ICO Investors’ Funds
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 27. 09:16
San Francisco-based Jerry Guo represented himself to clients as an ICO consultant, then embezzled funds now worth over $20 million. EY’s Paul Brody Expects Consumer DeFi Ignition in 2021
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 27. 08:00
Welcome to the world of boomer DeFi. Cathie Wood: Bitcoin ETF Approval Unlikely Until Market Cap Rises to About $2T
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 26. 23:59
"The flood of demand has to be satisfied" for the SEC to feel comfortable with a bitcoin ETF, said Wood. How Bitcoiners Should Watch the US Federal Reserve Meeting on Wednesday
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 26. 22:03
Comments from Fed chair Jerome Powell could tell bitcoiners how committed the central bank is to staying the course on low interest rates through the rest of the year. Market Wrap: Bitcoin Slips to $30.8K While Investors Plow BTC Back Into DeFi
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 26. 21:28
Its price fell Tuesday but the amount of BTC in DeFi is at its highest in over a month. Bubbles Are Good for Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 26. 21:06
Far from being damaging to bitcoin, bubbles help bring in new users and ultimately accelerate the project's growth. Bitcoin Falls as Miners Sell, Institutions Watch Yellen
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 26. 20:25
Some institutions have paused their buying, at least for the moment. Ex-Goldman CEO Blankfein Says Governments Would Likely Try to Shut Down Bitcoin if It Becomes Too Successful
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 26. 20:21
Blankfein misrepresented bitcoin's traceability and falsely claimed users are blind to their counter-parties. ‘The 4 Wars We Could Fight With China,’ Feat. Kyle Bass
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 26. 20:00
One of investing’s loudest critics of China shares his assessment of where the U.S. political and business relationship with the country is headed. 4 Ways Blockchain Could Catapult Into the Mainstream
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 26. 19:59
Blockchain technology adoption has largely been a top-down story. Here are some ideas that could get more bottom-up traction. Union Square Ventures to Allocate 30% of New $250M Fund to Crypto-Related Investments
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 26. 19:48
Planned investments "will include holding tokens directly as well as equity in early-stage blockchain-related projects." Colombia, Estonia Upload the Bitcoin White Paper to Their Governmental Websites
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 26. 19:26
More sites are hosting Bitcoin's founding white paper since Craig Wright's threatened copyright infringement lawsuit. ‘Coin Signals’ Trader Arrested on $5M Crypto Fund Fraud Charges
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 26. 18:48
24-year-old Jeremy Spence bilked his investors of $5 million, according to a criminal complaint. Blockchain Bites: Universities Are Gaining Bitcoin Exposure as Institutional ETH Appetite Grows
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 26. 17:22
Meanwhile, BoE Governor Andrew Bailey said crypto qua crypto fails as currency qua currency, though dissidents like Alexey Navalny might disagree. What Tether Means When It Says It’s ‘Regulated’
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 26. 16:39
Representatives say the $25B stablecoin is "regulated" but the issuer doesn't look like a financial institution bound by norms and laws. Bitcoin News Roundup for Jan. 26, 2021
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 26. 16:15
With bitcoin hovering around $32K for a fourth straight day and top Ivy League universities said to be accumulating crypto, CoinDesk’s Market’s Daily is back with the latest news roundup. State of Crypto: Unpacking the Trump Presidency’s Crypto Legacy
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 26. 16:00
Donald Trump may have been anti-crypto but his appointed regulators ushered in a largely industry-friendly regime. Bitmain Co-Founder Exits, Resolving Years-Long Power Struggle as Mining Firm Preps IPO
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 26. 15:37
Bitmain co-founder Jihan Wu is stepping down from his role as part of a settlement. Questions About Tether Just Won’t Go Away. Does the Crypto Market Care?
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 26. 15:23
Is the price of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies inflated because the backing of tether may not be as strong as people think it is? Secure Messaging App Signal Reportedly Toying With Crypto Payments
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 26. 15:01
Staff at the firm are said to be worried the addition would bring bad actors and unwanted regulatory attention. Big Guns Back $10M Investment in DeFi’s dYdX
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 26. 15:00
The funding round, led by Three Arrows and DeFiance Capital, was also joined by Andreessen Horowitz, Polychain Capital and Coinbase co-founder Fred Ehrsam. Galaxy, Coinbase Bet $25M on DeFi Using Terra Stablecoins
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 26. 15:00
The backing will help Terraform Labs build more apps on its Tendermint-based blockchain. First Mover: The Smart Money (Literally) Buying Crypto as Harvard Said to Be Holding
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 26. 14:25
The brain trust has blessed cryptocurrencies, with endowments for Harvard and other universities reportedly lapping up digital assets. For bitcoin marketeers, it's a new $600B money pot. FinCEN Further Extends Comment Period for Controversial Crypto Rules
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 26. 14:19
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is further extending a comment period for a controversial proposed rule that would require crypto exchanges to gather and store counterparty information for transactions to unhosted wallets. FinCEN announced the move Tuesday, saying all comments are due 60 days after the change is submitted to the Federal Register, the […] Traditional Lenders Extended Millions in Loans to the Crypto Space Through Genesis in Q4
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 26. 14:01
The average loan size for a first time lender on the platform is $3.2 million, Genesis said. Stellar Development Foundation Invests $5M in Crypto Payments Firm Wyre
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 26. 13:02
A Wyre integration will introduce a variety of APIs that can be used by financial apps on the Stellar network. US Man Installs Crypto Mining Rig in Hybrid BMW Sportscar
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 26. 12:19
While it can be powered by the hybrid car's battery, the boot needs to stay open to avoid overheating. South Korean Tax Agency Carries out Irregular Audit on Crypto Exchange Operator
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 26. 11:56
The team of investigators requested past data and transaction details from Korea Digital Exchange.
Overstock Turns Medici Ventures Into a Fund to Reap Value of Blockchain Assets
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 26. 11:25
“We remain bullish on blockchain technology but are changing the way we interact with these asset," said CEO Jonathan Johnson. Philippines Issues Crypto Industry Guidelines to Guard Against Money Laundering
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 26. 10:29
New guidelines bring the nation's digital asset industry in line with Financial Action Task Force standards. Gemini Exchange Adds Local Currency, DeFi Tokens in Singapore Expansion
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 26. 09:29
The exchange has increased the trading options for Singapore users, including several DeFi tokens. What Is Guggenheim Partners?
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 26. 08:52
Guggenheim Partners is part of the next wave of institutional investment firms looking to step into Bitcoin. Senate Confirms Janet Yellen as US Treasury Secretary
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 25. 22:57
Yellen succeeds Steven Mnuchin in running the U.S. government’s treasury. Here’s what she will oversee in the crypto world. Rothschild Investment Adds to Grayscale Bitcoin Holdings
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 25. 22:27
The manager of $1.4 billion first bought bitcoin trust shares in 2017. Cathie Wood: More Tech Companies Will Adopt Bitcoin Treasury Reserves
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 25. 22:22
Wood said large companies are asking her if they should follow Square's lead. More Institutional Investors Are Buying Ether, Seeing It as a Store of Value
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 25. 22:09
The ether rally appears to be more organic and driven from within the crypto industry. Hawaii to Let More Crypto Companies Join Regulatory Sandbox
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 25. 21:58
Hawaii's Digital Currency Innovation Lab is accepting a second round of applications through Feb. 26. Market Wrap: Bitcoin Hits $34.8K While Ether Volatility Skyrockets
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 25. 21:48
A bullish bitcoin mentality appears to be forming in the options market while ether continues on its roller coaster. Bitcoin Donations to Navalny Surge After Russian Opposition Leader Is Jailed
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 25. 21:42
Putin's opponent received 3.7 bitcoin in the last week, tripling the amount raised in the first two weeks of 2021. Harvard, Yale, Brown Endowments Have Been Buying Bitcoin for at Least a Year: Sources
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 25. 21:34
University endowments that backed blockchain VCs in 2018 have started buying crypto directly from Coinbase. Substack Newsletters Are Being Used to Spread Crypto Scams
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 25. 20:34
Substack is being leveraged by scammers for its ease of use and reach.
We Have Entered the Age of Anonymous Crypto
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 25. 20:22
Spurred by an information crisis and compounding global unrest, privacy has entered public consciousness. The Bitcoin Whales Won’t Stop Buying
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 25. 20:00
According to a number of different data points, bitcoin whales saw last week’s volatility and price declines as a chance to accumulate. Large Bitcoin Options Positions May Boost Price Volatility This Week
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 25. 19:33
As long as these options remain open in the market, the next couple of days could be volatile for bitcoin. Gaming Company The9 Agrees to Buy 26,000 Bitcoin Mining Machines
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 25. 18:44
The company says a "majority" of the ASICs are already deployed. Bank of England Governor Insists Digital Payments (but Not Crypto) Are Sticking Around
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 25. 18:33
BoE Governor Andrew Bailey said cryptocurrencies "as originally formulated" are not the ideal form of digital currency. The Future of Money in the Multiverse
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 25. 17:23
It's 2028 and central banks, Big Tech companies and the "deplatformed" are establishing their own worlds of digital money. Blockchain Bites: ETH Pumps, Coins Leave Exchanges
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 25. 17:20
With ether whales and small holders rising, some analysts are speculating about a potential ETH supply crunch. Vietnam’s Oldest Bitcoin Exchange Adds Support for Lightning Network
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 25. 17:06
With VBT's integration, the Lightning Network now has support from half a dozen Bitcoin exchanges. Bitcoin News Roundup for Jan. 25, 2021
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 25. 17:00
With bitcoin bouncing and ether hitting a new all-time high, CoinDesk’s Market’s Daily is back with the latest news roundup. CFTC Attorney Who Let Regulators Trade Crypto Joins Private Law Firm
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 25. 17:00
Daniel Davis oversaw the CFTC’s legal division, including administrative actions. Grayscale Donating up to $2M to Crypto Advocacy Group Coin Center
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 25. 14:48
A web page has been set up for the donation matching campaign that runs through February. New Regulators in Town: What’s Next for Crypto in DC
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 25. 14:26
In this episode, Anna Baydakova, Tanzeel Akhtar and Nik De discuss to expect from U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration regarding crypto, how QuadrigaCX users are doing and trying to predict the future for Ripple. Collateralized Debt Obligations Make Their Way Into DeFi Lending
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 25. 14:00
The future of finance apparently involves Wall Street’s ghosts. First Mover: Bitcoin Flushes ‘Weak Hands’ as Ethereum Hits New All-Time High
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 25. 13:58
Last week's rout in bitcoin market looks like "weak hands" selling out – since bidders appeared to materialize whenever prices fell to $30K. Bank of Singapore Says Crypto Could Replace Gold as Store of Value
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 25. 13:49
Cryptocurrencies need to overcome a number of hurdles first, though, according to a research note. Ethereum-Based ConsenSys Quorum Partners with China’s BSN Blockchain
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 25. 13:17
The first partnership for Quorum since leaving JPMorgan is a big one. Crypto Miner Marathon Patent Group Buys $150M in Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 25. 13:00
The Nasdaq-listed mining company wants to become a "pure-play bitcoin investment option" for Wall Street. Two Arrested for Orchestrating Escape of Wirecard Exec Accused of Fraud
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 25. 12:46
The collapsed financial firm had previously supplied cards to several cryptocurrency companies. Shariah-Compliant Crypto Exchange Wins License From Bahrain Central Bank
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 25. 12:00
Launching soon, CoinMENA said it will offer spot trading in five major cryptocurrencies. Big Investors Stacked up Ether as Price Rose to Record High
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 25. 11:29
Strong hands backed ether's rally to record highs, on-chain data suggests. Russian Public Officials Banned From Holding Cryptocurrency
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 25. 11:02
Russian government officials must dispose of any digital asset holdings before April 1, a letter from the Ministry of Labor states. Former UK Cybersecurity Chief Says Laws Needed to Stop Ransomware Payouts
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 25. 09:43
“People are paying bitcoin to criminals and claiming back cash” via insurance claims, Ciaran Martin said. Former UK Cybersecurity Chief Says Laws Are Needed to Stop Ransomware Payouts
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 25. 09:43
“People are paying bitcoin to criminals and claiming back cash” via insurance claims, Ciaran Martin said. Ethereum’s Ether Cryptocurrency Sets New All-Time Price High Above $1,450
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 25. 00:39
The price of ether (ETH), the native cryptocurrency of the Ethereum blockchain network, soared to record levels on Sunday. Crypto Long & Short: No, Bitcoin Was Not a Response to the Financial Crisis
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 24. 22:01
In spite of the timing, bitcoin wasn't created as a result of the 2008 crisis – and this misunderstanding matters. BOE’s Bailey, Western Union CEO Part of Davos Panel on Digital Currencies
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 24. 21:02
The session will focus on the diminishing role of cash and the emergence of central bank digital currencies, moves accelerated by the pandemic. Famed Investor Bill Miller Explains Buying MicroStrategy Debt: It’s the Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 24. 18:30
"Not owning any Bitcoin has been a massive mistake, and we expect that will continue to be true," the famed value investor wrote to clients. Why Did Bill Miller and His Son Buy MicroStrategy Debt? It’s the Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 24. 18:30
"Not owning any Bitcoin has been a massive mistake, and we expect that will continue to be true," the famed value investor wrote to clients. A Reading of Satoshi’s Bitcoin White Paper
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 24. 14:00
The document that started it all, in audio form. Chainlink’s LINK Cryptocurrency Hits New Record Price High
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 24. 10:05
The cryptocurrency is now up 105% since Jan. 1, 2021. Beijing, Shanghai to Join Wider Testing of Digital Yuan in 2021
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 24. 09:31
The wider effort to promote the digital currency precedes a launch in the "near future," per a state media report. Early CryptoPunk Digital Collectible Sells for $762K in Ether
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 23. 22:45
Flamingo, a DAO for NFT investments, bought the ultra-rare “Alien” in a Saturday auction. Valkyrie Digital Assets Files for Bitcoin ETF
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 23. 16:17
The Valkyrie Bitcoin Trust would be listed on the NYSE and Coinbase Custody Trust Co. would serve as custodian. Another Pro-Crypto Appointment in the Biden Administration?
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 23. 14:00
Reports are that Chris Brummer – author of a volume on crypto assets and frequent speaker on digital currencies – will chair the CFTC. Bitcoin Core Lead Maintainer Steps Back, Encourages Decentralization
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 22. 22:34
"One thing is clear: this is a serious project now, and we need to start taking decentralization seriously," said Wladimir van der Laan. Bitcoin Developers Weigh the Costs of Defying White Paper Copyright Claim
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 22. 22:16
Should anyone in an open source community have to bear the legal brunt of a seemingly senseless lawsuit? Market Wrap: Bitcoin Back Above $33K While Ether Up 65% in 2021
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 22. 21:33
There appears to be strong support around $30,000, according to traders. Coinbase Now Has Over $90B in Assets on Platform
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 22. 20:15
Coinbase published fresh numbers Friday on how much capital has flowed onto the exchange in recent months. Alameda-Backed Investment Platform ‘Stacked’ Acquires Automated Trading Service
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 22. 20:02
Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Alameda-Backed Investment Platform Stacked Acquires Automated Trading Service
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 22. 20:02
Terms of the deal were not disclosed. This Bitcoin Dip Was Not Caused by FUD
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 22. 20:00
While there was plenty of FUD flying around, it wasn’t the real reason prices pulled back so significantly. Jim Cramer Tells $731M Powerball Winner to Put 5% in Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 22. 19:52
The Mad Money host picked bitcoin as one of his hedges against the specter of hyperinflation. Blockchain Bites: Clearing the Record on Yellen’s Crypto Concerns and the Bitcoin Double-Spend Fracas
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 22. 19:08
The efficient market hypothesis butts up against bitcoin's volatile day while Bitcoiners show solidarity in hosting the white paper. Institutions Keep Buying Bitcoin’s Dip, Despite Near-term Volatility: Data
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 22. 19:00
Institutions and "whales" have continued their bitcoin purchases, on-chain data shows. Money Reimagined: Letter to President Biden
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 22. 17:57
President Biden needs to reform the global financial system and avoid a 1930s-style depression. Digital currencies can help. Bitcoin Policy in Biden’s Washington, With Kristin Smith and Amy Davine Kim
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 22. 17:30
As the Biden Administration gets underway, what can we expect for cryptocurrency technologies alongside an ascendent bitcoin? Bitcoin Exchange LVL Launches Mastercard Debit Card
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 22. 17:01
The card can spend crypto and fiat around the world. Samsung Discussing $10B Chipmaking Facility in Texas: Bloomberg
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 22. 16:40
Samsung plans for its foundry to manufacture 3nm chips. At Least One Key Huobi Executive Is In Custody in China: Sources
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 22. 16:00
The Chinese police appear to have intensified their crackdown on crypto exchanges’ OTC trading services in the last year. Bitcoin News Roundup for Jan. 22, 2021
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 22. 16:00
With bitcoin back above $30K and analysts calling for a deeper correction, CoinDesk’s Market’s Daily is back with the latest news roundup. Singapore Exchange, Temasek Launch Digital Asset Business for Capital Markets
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 22. 15:22
The new venture seeks to partner with fixed income issuance platforms for their post-trade infrastructure. Ethereum’s Road to $2K: 3 Reasons to Be Bullish
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 22. 15:12
Ether recently broke above $1,400 for the first time in two years. Here are three events that could push the price even higher. Russia’s Sber Bank Files to Launch Its Own Stablecoin
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 22. 14:59
Russia's largest retail bank has applied to become a licensed digital assets issuer. BIS Plans Platform for Testing Central Bank Digital Currencies in Cross-Border Payments
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 22. 14:48
The new platform was announced as part of the BIS Innovation Hub's priorities and programs for 2021. MicroStrategy Buys the Dip, Adds $10M to Bitcoin Treasury
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 22. 14:33
CEO Michael Saylor bought the coins for an average price of $31,808. First Mover: Bitcoin Newbies Get Volatility Lesson as Old Pros Lament FUD
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 22. 14:18
A mixture of bearish price-chart patterns and ill-understood news items combined to cause bitcoin's biggest price plunge since March, in a demonstration to market newcomers of the cryptocurrency's notorious volatility. First Mover: Bitcoin ‘Double-Spend’ FUD Gives Newbies a Volatility Lesson
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 22. 14:18
A mixture of bearish price-chart patterns and ill-understood news items combined to cause bitcoin's biggest price plunge since March, in a demonstration to market newcomers of the cryptocurrency's notorious volatility. Tether’s Bank Deltec Says Stablecoin Is Fully Backed by Reserves
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 22. 14:15
"Every tether is backed by a reserve and their reserve is more than what is in circulation," said Gregory Pepin, Deltec Bank's deputy CEO. OKCoin to Integrate Bitcoin’s Lightning Network in Q1
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 22. 14:00
The feature, added to alleviate fee pressure during Bitcoin’s bull market, could be live within a month's time. Social Networks Are the Next Big Decentralization Opportunity
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 22. 13:35
We have the core tech to enable radically more ethical and beneficial social media networks. Here's what we'll need. Hut 8 Completes $11.8M Financing for New Bitcoin Mining Machines
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 22. 12:30
The new machines will add 475 PH/s to Hut 8's hash power. Grayscale May Have Laid Groundwork for 5 More Potential Crypto Trusts
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 22. 12:19
Trusts for Chainlink, Basic Attention Token, Decentraland, Livepeer and Tezos were all recently registered in Delaware. Bitcoin Faces Further Losses Before Rally Restarts, Say Analysts
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 22. 11:40
Despite a bounce earlier on Friday, bitcoin may yet see further losses in the near term. Class Action Filed Against Listed Bitcoin Miner Bit Digital Over Fraud Allegations
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 22. 11:05
Defendants allege the mining company made false and/or misleading statements and failed to disclose the true extent of its mining operations. 30 Charged in Japan With Trading $96M-Worth of Crypto Stolen in Coincheck Hack
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 22. 10:22
The around 30 individuals are suspected to have traded cryptocurrency stolen during the $560 million exchange hack in 2018. 30 Charged in Japan With Trading $96M of Crypto Stolen in Coincheck Hack
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 22. 10:22
The individuals are accused of trading cryptocurrency stolen during the $560 million exchange hack in 2018. Digital Asset Manager Komainu to Provide Custody of Crypto Seized by UK Police
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 22. 09:23
Komainu will be responsible for providing police across the U.K. with a more "robust" means to store cryptocurrencies. SEC Calls Out Suspicious Crypto Companies Targeting Global Traders
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 22. 02:07
The securities regulator added eight suspect crypto entities to its watchlist Thursday. Bitcoin Breaks Below $30K, Erasing Almost All of 2021’s Gains
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 22. 00:53
Bitcoin gains in 2021 dropped below 1% as strong selling continues. Bitcoin Price Sees Largest Daily Loss in 10 Months
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 22. 00:04
Bitcoin ended Thursday down 13% amid continued selling. Japan Rallies Behind XRP as Ripple Faces US Litigation
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 23:00
Unlike the U.S., Japan considers XRP to be a cryptocurrency, not a security. Signature Bank Crosses $10B in Deposits From Crypto Customers
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 22:38
Signature's $10 billion in deposits from crypto businesses is now double that of rival Silvergate. Market Wrap: Bitcoin Descends to $31K as Ether Funding Rates Drop
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 21:37
Very low spot volume Thursday isn’t helping bitcoin's price. Janet Yellen Offers US Senate a More Nuanced Take on Crypto
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 21:36
“I think we need to look closely at how to encourage their use for legitimate activities while curtailing their use for malign and illegal activities,” Janet Yellen wrote. The Bitcoin Double-Spend That Never Happened
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 21:08
No coins were added to the bitcoin supply, as some headlines might lead you to believe.
Minority Mining Pools Threaten to Collude Against Contentious Ethereum Update
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 20:32
A small band of Ethereum miners are trying to pick off larger mining pools’ subscribers in a bid to shoot down EIP 1559. Chris Brummer Said to Be Biden’s CFTC Chair, Crypto-Friendly Tarbert Steps Down
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 20:25
Brummer would bring an extensive understanding of the cryptocurrency space to the commodities regulator. Why the World’s Largest Asset Manager Is Getting Into Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 20:00
As BlackRock gets ready to make its first foray into bitcoin, innovation-focused ARK ETF flows surpass that of BlackRock. What Is the Bitcoin White Paper?
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 19:22
A technical manifesto, the Bitcoin white paper was released in 2008 under an MIT public license for all to learn from, share and enjoy. Increased Mainstream Adoption of Bitcoin Cuts Diversification Benefit, JPMorgan Says
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 19:17
Bitcoin's correlation with traditional markets could "erode" its "diversification value over time." Bitcoin Worries ‘Fading’ as Crypto Goes Mainstream, S&P Says
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 17:58
S&P sees "a lot of similarities" between bitcoin and gold, and says concerns about theft of cryptocurrency have diminished with greater mainstream acceptance. Bitcoin Slumps to $31K on Sell-Off in US and Europe
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 17:58
Uncertainty is leading many to take short-term profit, according to the "Coinbase Premium" indicator. Blockchain Bites: Crypto in the Red, BlackRock Green Lights Bitcoin Futures
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 17:45
The world's largest asset manager will allow two of its funds to get into bitcoin futures, as Guggenheim speculates a market pullback in the near term. Why Everyone From Square to Facebook Is Now Hosting the Bitcoin White Paper
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 17:30
The uploads come in response to legal threats by Craig Wright. How Cultural Differences Drive User Adoption in DeFi
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 17:03
Despite being virtually identical products at launch, SushiSwap and Uniswap have taken divergent paths as they respond to users, says Multicoin's principal. Bitcoin News Roundup for Jan. 21, 2021
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 17:00
With bitcoin dropping as traders turn bearish, CoinDesk’s Market’s Daily is back with the latest news roundup. Chinese City Plans Third Digital Yuan Pilot, Giving Away $3M in Prize Draw
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 15:38
Lottery entrants can apply to win 200 digital yuan each. Microsoft, India’s Tanla Launch Encrypted Messaging Infrastructure Built With Blockchain
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 14:56
The edge-to-edge encrypted platform is built on Microsoft Azure and accessible by clients via an API. Signature Bank Adds $2.5B in Non-Interest Bearing Deposits in Q4
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 14:45
These deposits are seen as a proxy for growth among crypto-industry clients. Trading Bitcoin in Africa Is a Way for Some to Escape Poverty
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 14:34
Learning to trade bitcoin has become a valuable skill set for Africans looking to boost their income. Guggenheim CIO Says Bitcoin May Have Topped Out for Now
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 14:34
Guggenheim Partners CIO says bitcoin could retrace all the way back to $20,000. Kraken Adds 26 Crypto Trading Pairs to Capture Growing UK, Australia Markets
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 14:30
Kraken's biggest-ever expansion of trading pairs is aimed at growing its presence in the two promising markets. eToro Survey Finds Pensions and Endowments Are Finally Waking Up to Crypto
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 14:12
The exchange quizzed 25 institutional players about crypto investing, including a couple of pension funds. Russian Court Takes Crypto Exchange Binance off Website Blacklist
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 14:10
A court in the Arkhangelsk region had ruled last summer that the site should be blocked, but Binance wasn't notified until months later. First Mover: As Bitcoin Flips Bearish, Neither Biden Nor BlackRock Brightens Mood
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 14:00
There's a lot of long-term bulls in the bitcoin market. But in the short-term? Pretty much everyone has suddenly turned bearish. Silvergate Took Nearly $3B in Deposits From Digital Currency Customers in Q4 2020
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 13:20
The majority of the new deposits came from cryptocurrency exchange clients. Analysts Question Silvergate Execs on Whether Crypto Deposit Growth Will Continue
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 13:20
The majority of the new deposits came from cryptocurrency exchange clients. Nebraska Lawmaker Introduces Bills That Would Permit Banks to Custody Crypto
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 12:15
Senator Mike Flood hopes to pass the bill in order to make Nebraska a financial technology hub and create new jobs. Bitcoin Option Traders Hedge Against Downside Risk as Price Dips to Near $32K
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 10:40
Options traders look to be preparing for further falls in bitcoin's price in the short-term, according to put-call skew data. Bitcoin.org Rebuts Craig Wright’s ‘Meritless’ Copyright Claim on Bitcoin White Paper
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 10:01
The open-source project said it would not comply with Wright's demand to take down its copy of the iconic founding document. Former Ripple Board Member Tapped to Lead Biden’s OCC: WSJ
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 02:41
The Wall Street Journal is reporting former Treasury official Michael Barr will replace Brian Brooks as Comptroller of the Currency. Proposed Crypto Wallet Rule Among Those Frozen by Biden Pending Review
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 00:49
Crypto advocates, fiercely opposed both the proposed rule and the initial attempt by the previous administration to rush it through. ‘Let’s Not Be Bitcoin’: Yearn Finance Considers Minting $200M in New YFI Tokens
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 20. 23:15
Turns out the "no inflation" meme may not be here to stay. Market Wrap: Bitcoin Drops Briefly Below $33.5K While Ether Calls Dominate Options
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 20. 21:38
Bitcoin fell by over $3,300 while options traders see ether going higher. Tether Use on Tron Passes Ethereum as Low Fees Attract Small Transactions
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 20. 21:36
Tron USDT volume eclipses Ethereum for the third consecutive week. Pornhub Now Accepts XRP, DOGE, BNB and USDC
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 20. 21:09
The adult entertainment website now accepts payment in 16 cryptocurrencies. Pornhub Now Accepts Cryptocurrencies XRP, DOGE, BNB and USDC
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 20. 21:09
The adult entertainment website now accepts payment in 16 cryptocurrencies. Is Janet Yellen #Bitcoin’s Biggest Enemy or Greatest Asset? Yes
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 20. 20:00
As a new administration is sworn in, how will one if its most important officials – nominated Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen – impact the digital assets space? Is Janet Yellen Bitcoin’s Biggest Enemy or Greatest Asset? Yes
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 20. 20:00
As a new administration is sworn in, how will one if its most important officials – nominated Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen – impact the digital assets space? Bitcoin Sells Off on Bearish Sentiment, Yellen Worries
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 20. 19:23
The sell-off also led to major corrections for other cryptocurrencies including ether, stellar, xrp and chainlink. The Relationship Between US Government Debt and Bitcoin, Explained
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 20. 19:15
Bitcoiners are looking for persistent USD inflation to validate their favorite asset. That’s unlikely to happen soon, economists say, but low interest rates are still a boon for BTC. Bitcoin Miner Bit Digital Hits Back at ‘False Accusations’ of Fraud
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 20. 18:42
The company shed $130 million in value after J Capital’s report. BlackRock Gives 2 Funds Go-Ahead to Invest in Bitcoin Futures
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 20. 18:33
The world's largest asset manager appears to be getting into the bitcoin game. Blockchain Bites: Bitcoin Bubble, Toil and Trouble
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 20. 17:58
Also: "Market professionals" think assets are overheating while Yellen voices concern over bitcoin. Dear Crypto Derivatives Industry, Let’s Not Repeat 2008
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 20. 17:57
As the crypto derivatives industry begins to take off, it needs to avoid the lack of transparency that plagued the industry in the 2000s, when the financial system collapsed. Bitcoin News Roundup for Jan. 20, 2021
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 20. 17:00
With the price of BTC down and a new report out on the decrease in criminal crypto activity, CoinDesk’s Market’s Daily is back with the latest news roundup. Ether’s Rise to Record Highs May Propel Cryptocurrency to $10.5K: Fundstrat Global
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 20. 15:30
Fundstrat strategist David Grider based his bullish prediction in part on the promise of Ethereum's technology. Bitpanda Launches Debit Card That Lets Users Spend Fiat, Crypto and Precious Metals
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 20. 14:43
Users can select any investment in their Bitpanda account to fund payments with the physical Visa card. Salesforce, Lime Execs Join Board of Polkadot-Inspired Cere Network
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 20. 14:35
Cere’s new board members don’t want a “half-assed approach” to enterprise blockchain. Privacy Coin Firo Currently Experiencing 51% Attack
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 20. 14:27
Users should not make transactions at this time. Privacy Coin Firo in Midst of ‘Hash War’ With 51% Attacker
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 20. 14:27
From a proof of work perspective, both chains are valid. Who will win? First Mover: What’s Next for Ethereum After Cryptocurrency Hits All-Time High
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 20. 14:14
The Ethereum blockchain is growing fast thanks to DeFi, and some traders say the ether cryptocurrency could notch further gains. Lightspeed, Pantera Join $20M Raise for Crypto Market Maker Wintermute
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 20. 14:00
The Series B will fund a push into Asia and the launch of a derivatives business. Thai SEC Tells Bitkub Crypto Exchange to Improve Platform After Trading Outages
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 20. 13:36
The financial regulator ordered the Bitkub exchange to close and fix issues that caused several outages as prices spiked this month. European Commission, ECB Unite to Consider Potential Pitfalls of the Digital Euro
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 20. 13:01
The digital euro project may get underway in mid-2021 after a period of reviewing any "policy, legal and technical questions" by the two institutions. Valid Points: Why Ethereum 2.0 Shifts How Investors Value ETH
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 20. 12:30
The use case of ether has shifted with the launch of Ethereum 2.0. Here’s why that matters. Bitcoin Falls 5% Despite Continued Accumulation by Investors
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 20. 12:07
Bitcoin fell from $36,000 to $34,000 Wednesday morning, despite continued buying from investors. Thai Stock Exchange Launching Digital Asset Trading in H2, Cryptos Excluded
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 20. 11:16
Listing cryptocurrencies could harm the stock exchange’s image and lose investor confidence, an executive said. Over Half of Investors Think Bitcoin, Tesla Stock Are Biggest Bubbles: Deutsche Bank Survey
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 20. 10:54
While many respondents saw bitcoin as a major bubble, 25% believed it could double its price tag to north of $70,000 by the start of 2022. BMW, Ford Advance Standard for ‘Tamper-Proof’ Blockchain Identities for Vehicles
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 20. 10:07
A new standard developed in a MOBI working group is aimed to tackle used car fraud with verified car histories. BMW, Ford Help Advance Standard for ‘Tamper-Proof’ Blockchain Identities for Vehicles
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 20. 10:07
A new standard developed in a MOBI working group is aimed to tackle used car fraud with verified car histories. Trustee of Collapsed Exchange Moves to Resolve Crypto vs. Fiat Creditor Claims Tussle
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 20. 09:22
Bankruptcy trustee EY is trying to resolve a dispute over how to value cryptocurrencies recovered from QuadrigaCX. Trump Pardons Ripple Board Member Ken Kurson; Ulbricht, Snowden Not on List
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 20. 06:41
Silk Road’s Ross Ulbricht was not among the 143 individuals to receive clemency from the President, despite reports he was being considered. Dan Larimer’s Departure Brings EOS Disappointments to the Fore
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 19. 23:13
Every company is eyeing bitcoin, including the one that launched EOS. Bitfinex Says It’s Nearly Done Turning Over Documents to NYAG
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 19. 22:45
The document production process has already stretched over a year. Hive Blockchain Buys 6,400 Mining Machines From Canaan to Reach 1,200 PH/s
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 19. 21:36
Delivery of the new machines is set to start in May. Market Wrap: Bitcoin Hangs at $36.4K While Ether Flies to Over $1.4K
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 19. 21:33
The price of bitcoin has traded in a tight range Tuesday. Bitcoin Is Aiding the Ransomware Industry
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 19. 20:44
We are living in a world where the second-order effects of permissionless money – like the greater use of ransomware – are already evident. Coinbase Buys Blockchain Infrastructure Startup Bison Trails
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 19. 20:18
Bison Trails already partnered with Coinbase through its custody service. Goldman Sachs Can No Longer Dismiss Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 19. 20:00
According to a Goldman insider, the investment bank will leap into crypto custody soon. Blockchain Bites: ‘Crowded’ Crypto Traders, Ether All-Time High, the Bitcoin Battery Proposal
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 19. 19:10
Bitcoin's environmental impact has become top focus for some critics as traders go "long BTC" and Dunamu reveals a “fear and greed” index. Janet Yellen Says Cryptocurrencies Are a ‘Concern’ in Terrorist Financing
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 19. 18:20
The U.S. should examine how it can curtail the use of crypto for illicit financing, the former Fed Chair said. The US Can Make Bitcoin Mining Greener
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 19. 17:57
With companies like Square announcing environment-focused mining initiatives, the U.S. can take the lead in reducing bitcoin's carbon impact. French Central Bank Trials Digital Currency for Interbank Settlement
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 19. 17:54
The pilot involved the settlement on a private blockchain of around €2 million. Brave Becomes First Browser to Offer Native IPFS Integration
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 19. 17:04
IPFS integration gives Brave users easier access to the protocol while improving the overall resilience of the internet. Bitcoin News Roundup for Jan. 19, 2021
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 19. 17:00
With more traders betting on bitcoin than tech stocks and ether briefly reaching an all-time high, CoinDesk’s Market’s Daily is back with the latest news roundup. Criminal Activity in Crypto Transactions Fell Sharply in 2020, Says Chainalysis
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 19. 16:47
Partly offsetting the positive trend is an explosion in ransomware attacks, which rose 311% from 2019. Saddle Raises $4.3M for Slippage-Free DeFi Trading
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 19. 16:07
Silicon Valley's Saddle is solving the stablecoin spread that currently dogs DeFi. Extremism and Cryptocurrency: The Story Too Big to Ignore.
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 19. 14:22
In this episode, Anna Baydakova, Danny Nelson, and Tanzeel Akhtar discuss livestreaming the insurrection on a blockchain, Iran taking the mining industry under control, and if Europe can regulate bitcoin. Extremism and Cryptocurrency: The Story Too Big to Ignore
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 19. 14:22
In this episode, Anna Baydakova, Danny Nelson, and Tanzeel Akhtar discuss livestreaming the insurrection on a blockchain, Iran taking the mining industry under control, and if Europe can regulate bitcoin. State of Crypto: What the Crypto World Should Watch for in the Biden Era
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 19. 14:10
The incoming president has already announced he would tap pro-crypto, pro-regulation Gary Gensler to lead the SEC, but a number of other names and issues remain outstanding. First Mover: Ether Steals Limelight With New All-Time High Price as Bitcoiners HODL
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 19. 14:07
Crypto traders shift focus to ether as second-largest cryptocurrency surges to new record price, but bitcoiners aren't going anywhere. First Mover: Ethereum Steals Limelight With New All-Time High Price as Bitcoiners HODL
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 19. 14:07
Crypto traders shift focus to ether as second-largest cryptocurrency surges to new record price, but bitcoiners aren't going anywhere. Thieves Grab $451K in Cash From Hong Kong Crypto Trader
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 19. 14:00
The robbers lured a female cryptocurrency trader into an office and threatened her with a weapon, according to a report. Ethereum’s Ether Cryptocurrency Sets New Price Record on Major Exchanges
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 19. 12:28
Ether (ETH) has broken its previous all-time high set in January 2018 with a rise to $1,439. Ethereum’s Ether Cryptocurrency Sets New All-Time Price High Near $1,440
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 19. 12:28
Ether (ETH) has broken its previous all-time high set in January 2018 with a rise to $1,439. UK’s NHS Taps Blockchain Tech to Monitor Coronavirus Vaccine Cold Chain
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 19. 11:39
Hedera Hashgraph's blockchain platform will provide the health service with a tamperproof record of vaccine temperatures, the firm said. Bitcoin Becomes Most-Crowded Trade After Passing ‘Long Tech’: Bank of America Survey
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 19. 11:02
Bank of America's January survey of fund managers indicated bitcoin is now seeing the most capital inflow. South Korea’s Dunamu Launches Bitcoin ‘Fear and Greed’ Index to Guide Traders
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 19. 10:30
The tool is aimed to help traders make better decisions based on market sentiment. Enjin Coin Becomes First Gaming Cryptocurrency Whitelisted for Use in Japan
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 19. 09:57
ENJ has been given the official nod by the Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association, a self-regulatory body. Bitcoin’s Price Must Pass $40K to Halt Exodus of Traders: JPMorgan Analysts
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 19. 09:22
A bearish outlook may be triggered if bitcoin doesn't claw its way back over $40,000, the analysts said. India’s Largest Crypto Exchange Launches User-Friendly App, Eyes 50M New Users
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 19. 08:44
Aimed to appeal to crypto newcomers, CoinDCX Go allows users to trade smaller denominations of 14 of the industry's top assets. CoinShares to Launch a Bitcoin ETP on SIX Swiss Exchange
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 18. 22:45
It joins several other ETP providers on the exchange, including ETC Group, with its own physically backed bitcoin product. Lyn Alden on Why the Dollar System No Longer Serves the US or the World
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 18. 19:00
At the end of an 80-year global debt supercycle, who benefits from having the U.S. dollar as the world’s reserve currency? Blockchain Bites: Goldman Sachs Investigates Crypto Custody, Solving the Blockchain ‘Trilemma’
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 18. 17:14
Also: Coinbase plans infrastructure updates to prevent outages during periods of volatility. Bitcoin News Roundup for Jan. 18, 2021
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 18. 17:00
With BTC hovering around $36,000 and Iran's government blaming miners for recent blackouts, CoinDesk’s Market’s Daily is back with the latest news roundup. Nvidia May Restart Production of Crypto Mining GPUs if Demand Sufficient
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 18. 15:30
Selling dedicated crypto cards would alleviate pressure on Nvidia's consumer models. Gary Gensler Confirmed as Joe Biden’s SEC Chair Pick
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 18. 15:16
Gary Gensler has taught courses about blockchain at MIT. Gary Gensler Named as Joe Biden’s SEC Chair Pick
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 18. 15:16
Gary Gensler has taught courses about blockchain at MIT. Huobi Global Connects to European Banking System via UK’s BCB Group
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 18. 15:00
The crypto exchange is partnering with BCB Group to get instant GBP and euro settlement for its customers. Former Canadian Prime Minister Lists Bitcoin as Possible Future Reserve Currency
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 18. 14:09
Stephen Harper said "the number of things that people use as reserves will expand," but the U.S. dollar will still retain its dominant role. Chainlink Hits Record High, Altcoins Rally Amid Bitcoin Consolidation
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 18. 13:23
Chainlink's LINK token set a new record price early on Monday, and other altcoins are seeing solid gains. Livecoin Exchange Announces Closure After December Hack
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 18. 12:54
Following an alleged December breach, the trading platform now says it will close and repay users any remaining funds. Australian Bitcoin Trader Takes Banks to Tribunal After Sudden Account Closures
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 18. 12:05
The trader had operated a registered digital currency exchange, but said he was unable to continue operating without banking services. Publisher of ‘Infinite Fleet’ Game Kicks Off Token Offering With $1M Tether Investment
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 18. 12:00
The security token offering enables investors in select EU countries to share in future profits, Exordium says. Bitcoin Struggles to Recover After Biggest Weekly Price Loss Since September
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 18. 11:14
Prices fell by 6% in the seven days to Jan. 17, a weekly fall not seen since the first week of September. Coinbase Joins $6M Funding Round for Licensed Middle-East Exchange Rain Financial
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 18. 10:00
The $6 million Series A round was led by Middle-Eastern VC firm MEVP Capital. Iran Reportedly Seizes 45K Bitcoin Mining Machines After Closure of Illegal Operations
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 18. 08:37
The mostly ASIC devices used to mine bitcoin are said to have been consuming 95 megawatts per hour of electricity at a reduced rate. Offline Travel App Maps.Me Raises $50M in Seed Funding Led by Alameda Research
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 18. 02:00
The funding will go toward the launch of a multi-currency wallet on Maps.me and enable a decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. Offline Travel App Maps.Me Raises $50M in Funding Round Led by Alameda Research
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 18. 02:00
The funding will go toward the launch of a multi-currency wallet on Maps.me, enabling decentralized finance (DeFi) features for 140 million users. Crypto Long & Short: No, Bitcoin Is Not in a Bubble
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 17. 22:01
Commentators and analysts who say bitcoin is in a “bubble” show they don’t understand what the term means. China’s Blockchain-Based Service Network to Integrate Central Bank Digital Currency
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 17. 21:43
The BSN expects to complete integrations with a total of 30 public blockchains this year. Grayscale Raises $700M+ in a Day, Its Largest Daily Asset Raise Ever
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 17. 20:11
In Q4 2020, the company raised $3.3 billion across its cryptocurrency investment vehicles. Ripple is Hiring Director of Engineering for RippleX Platform
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 17. 19:51
The planned new hire along with a recent expansion show Ripple does not seem deterred by legal troubles in the U.S. Bitcoin’s Massive Swings Give Pause to CFOs Mulling Reserve Investment: Bloomberg
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 17. 19:19
Bitcoin’s 30% price correction was enough to give some CFOs second thoughts. Coinbase Redoing Infrastructure to Prevent Outages During Peak Times
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 17. 18:42
The exchange also said it's working to improve its customer service response time, another source of complaints. ‘You’re Starting To Democratize Access.’ Arca’s Jeff Dorman on Crypto’s Impact on Organizational Structure and Other Big Trends to Look for in 2021
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 17. 15:00
A leading crypto investor on the year-ahead for bitcoin, NFTs, India and DeFi community tokens. Your host is Ben Schiller. ‘America and Sound Money,’ the Most Important Bitcoin Essay of the Last Year
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 17. 14:00
A reading of the “Stone Ridge 2020 Shareholder Letter” by Ross Stevens. Central Bank Digital Currencies Not a ‘Fad,’ MetLife Investment Says
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 16. 20:59
The investment giant predicts CBDCs will continue gaining steam, although Western central banks have more outstanding questions than answers. Russian Metals Firm Norilsk Nickel Backs IBM’s Responsible Sourcing Blockchain Pact
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 16. 18:28
The technology is aimed at tracing commodity flows in near real-time and cut paperwork. Crashes, Rallies and Stimulus: A Normal Week for 2021 Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 16. 14:00
The second full business week of January has demonstrated many trends that NLW argues will shape bitcoin and crypto throughout the year. 3iQ’s Canadian Bitcoin Fund Hits C$1B in Market Cap
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 16. 00:01
The digital asset manager also reached C$1 billion in net asset value this week. K-Pop Sensation Mamamoo to Mint Digital Collectibles on Polkadot
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 16. 00:00
The popular K-Pop girl band's parent company RBW is now selling its singers' digital products on the blockchain. K-Pop Stars to Mint Digital Collectibles on Polkadot
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 16. 00:00
RBW's Japanese subsidiary will be selling its singers' digital products on the blockchain. Kraken to Halt XRP Trading for US Residents
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 15. 22:45
Clients residing outside the U.S. will be unaffected. Optimism ‘Soft Launches’ Ethereum Throughput Solution With DeFi’s Synthetix
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 15. 22:27
A potential fix for Ethereum's costly congestion problems. Market Wrap: Bitcoin Dips to $34.4K as Big-Name DeFi Tokens Trounce ETH
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 15. 21:52
Bitcoin may be down now but there is still growing demand for crypto assets, one analyst said. Goldman Sachs to Enter Crypto Market ‘Soon’ With Custody Play: Source
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 15. 21:46
Goldman, JPMorgan and Citi are all said to be looking at crypto custody. Wireline Settles SAFT Suit With SEC; Peirce Partially Dissents
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 15. 21:45
Wireline is now barred from distributing the tokens it promised investors in its 2018 SAFT sale. Will Mayor Suarez’s Miami Be the First Major City to Buy Bitcoin?
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 15. 20:00
The entrepreneurial mayor brings his recruitment of tech talent to the crypto space with the potential of a 1% investment of the city’s reserves into BTC. Fixing Crypto’s Silos
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 15. 19:58
Our fragmented status quo - thousands of tokens, hundreds of dapps - will not work indefinitely without interoperability. Mt. Gox Creditors Can Claim 90% of Bitcoin Owed Under Pact Reached With CoinLab: Bloomberg
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 15. 19:08
The agreement is subject to creditor acceptance. Mt. Gox Creditors Can Claim 90% of Bitcoin Left in Bankruptcy: Bloomberg
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 15. 19:08
The agreement is subject to creditor acceptance. Why Celsius Thinks CEL Won’t Receive the Same SEC Treatment as XRP
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 15. 18:45
In an interview with CoinDesk TV, CEO Alex Mashinsky explained why CEL has drawn recent interest from altcoin investors. Blockchain Bites: Coinbase Wants to Crowdsource Asset Listings; What’s Up With Tether’s Bank?
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 15. 17:46
Deltec invested some clients' funds in bitcoin, but not Tether's, the bank confirms. So what exactly is backing tether? Money Reimagined: Bitcoin’s Warning for Central Banks
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 15. 17:42
Bitcoin's rising price reflects declining faith in the existing financial system. Will central bankers like Christine Lagarde take notice? Bitcoin News Roundup for Jan. 15, 2021
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 15. 17:00
With the price of BTC bouncing off $40K and the Fed in no rush to issue its own token, CoinDesk’s Market’s Daily is back with the latest crypto news roundup. Crypto Infrastructure and the Internet Age, With Christopher Giancarlo and Marvin Ammori
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 15. 15:57
An insiders look at how new, disruptive technology and government interact. Crypto, Washington and the Internet Age, With Christopher Giancarlo and Marvin Ammori
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 15. 15:57
An insiders look at how new, disruptive technology and government interact. First Mover: Biden’s $1.9T Plan Shows ‘Blue Wave’ Bitcoiners Saw Coming
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 15. 14:35
The Federal Reserve might need to print money to help finance Biden's coronavirus relief proposal, to keep Treasury-bond interest rates from climbing. MahaDAO’s Algorithmic ‘Valuecoin’ Goes Live on Ethereum
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 15. 14:32
ARTH tries to maintain its value over time compared to other stablecoins that lose value as the dollar is inflated. Bittrex Won’t Disclose Why It Withdrew Support for Dash, Zcash, Monero
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 15. 13:30
As of today, zcash, monero and dash won’t be included among Bittrex’s tradable assets. Advisers Allocating Crypto in Clients’ Portfolios Rose 49% Last Year: Survey
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 15. 12:57
The number of advisers allocating to crypto in client portfolios rose from 6.3% to 9.4% in 2020. Biden’s $1.9T Relief Package Proposal Fails to Stir Bitcoin Market
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 15. 12:10
The U.S. dollar's rise on the news maybe be playing spoilsport to the bitcoin bulls. JPMorgan Provides $100M Financing Facility for Blockchain Mortgage Platform Figure
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 15. 11:40
The facility covers both conforming and jumbo mortgages – loans in excess of the traditional lending restrictions. Bitcoin ETP Trading at Levels Seen by Top European ETFs: FT
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 15. 11:01
Only one major ETF was trading at volumes slightly higher than the BTCetc ETP in the first 11 days of January, says the FT. Ripple Tech to Power New Malaysia-Bangladesh Remittance Corridor
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 15. 10:13
Malaysia's Mobile Money and Bangladesh's bKash will leverage RippleNet for wallet-to-wallet transactions. Bitcoin Worth $1.2M Seized From India Hacker
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 15. 09:48
"Shreeki" allegedly hacked government portals, bitcoin exchanges and poker sites. Liquidators of South African Bitcoin Trading Club Request Greater Probe Powers
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 15. 09:17
Placed under provisional liquidation last month, Mirror Trading had claimed to be able to offer returns of 10% a month using bots to trade client's bitcoin. EU Parliament Receives Petition Seeking to Establish Crypto Crime Victims’ Fund
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 15. 08:44
The petition asks the EU to take a tiny fee on crypto transactions to be pooled into a fund for victims of fraud and hacks. Lido Protocol Does Eth 2.0 Staking but With a DeFi Twist
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 14. 23:26
There's a new yield farm for those backing Ethereum 2.0. Tether’s Bank Says It Invests Customer Funds in Bitcoin, Raising Questions About Possible Backing
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 14. 22:51
Deltec, Tether’s Bahamas-based bank, announced Thursday it was investing customer funds in bitcoin. The announcement, made by Deltec Bank & Trust Chief Investment Officer Hugo Rogers during a year-in-review video, raises new questions about whether the dollar-pegged USDT stablecoin, which is in theory backed by cash and “cash equivalents,” as well as “other assets and […] Tether’s Bank Says It Invests Customer Funds in Bitcoin; Backing Questions Reemerge
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 14. 22:51
Deltec Bank & Trust announced it had invested customer funds in bitcoin since the cryptocurrency's price was around $9,300. Tether’s Bank Says It Invests Customer Funds in Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 14. 22:51
Deltec Bank & Trust announced it had invested customer funds in bitcoin since the cryptocurrency's price was around $9,300. Tether’s Bank Says It Invests Some Customer Funds in Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 14. 22:51
Deltec Bank & Trust announced it had invested customer funds in bitcoin since the cryptocurrency's price was around $9,300. Galaxy Digital Launches Proprietary Mining, Miner Financial Services
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 14. 22:46
Galaxy has launched its proprietary mining and miner financial services operations. Galaxy Digital to Start Mining for Bitcoin on Its Own, Provide Financial Services to Miners
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 14. 22:46
Galaxy has launched its proprietary mining and miner financial services operations. What Crypto Can Expect From Gary Gensler at the SEC
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 14. 22:37
A ex-CFTC official on how Biden's putative pick for SEC head might approach the office and the crypto-related issues before it. Bitcoin Miners Aren’t Responsible for Recent Price Dips, Data Shows
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 14. 22:24
Analysts and mining pools say selling pressure from mining wallets hasn't contributed to recent corrections in bitcoin's price. Bitcoin Core’s Latest Release Is Out: Here’s What’s in It
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 14. 21:57
Bitcoin Core, the original wallet and “full node” software for the Bitcoin network, received an update today. Some Asian Traders Are Using Polkadot to Predict Bitcoin’s Future
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 14. 21:56
DOT reached its all-time high of $13.22 just six days after bitcoin’s price reached a new all-time high. Market Wrap: Bitcoin Hits $40K Again While Ether Volume Is Erupting This Year
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 14. 21:30
Bitcoin’s price is on a rising trend for the first time this week. Coinbase Invests in New US Crypto Mining Pool Titan
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 14. 20:33
Terms of the investment were not disclosed. Alt-Right Groups Received $500K in BTC Month Before Capitol Riot: Chainalysis
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 14. 19:31
Chainalysis declined to directly link the donation to the Jan. 6 storming but said the timing "warrants suspicion." The Definitive Breakdown of All Bitcoin FUD, With Dan Held
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 14. 19:30
From “backed by nothing” to “China mining control,” a complete look at the best response to every category of bitcoin FUD out there. Jerome Powell on CBDCs: ‘We Don’t Feel a Need to Be First’
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 14. 19:08
The U.S. is going slow on central bank digital currencies (CDBCs) considering the risks they may pose to the dollar’s dominance, the Fed Chair said Thursday. The Bitcoin Opportunity Is Right Here in America
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 14. 19:00
Passions run high as Tyrone Ross shares his thoughts on the bitcoin mania, opportunities and narratives. Blockchain Bites: OCC’s Head Stepping Down, Anchorage to Become First National ‘Digital Asset Bank’
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 14. 18:21
Brian Brooks finalized the controversial Fair Access to Banking rule in what could be his last act in office. Sci-Hub Leaves Handshake Blockchain After 2 Days, Citing Centralization Concerns
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 14. 17:56
Sci-Hub, a pirate library of academic papers censored by Twitter, PayPal and domain systems, left the distributed domain platform Handshake after two days, unsatisfied by the level of decentralization. Coinbase Wants to List Your Crypto Asset
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 14. 17:30
"Our directive is to list every compliant asset possible," the exchange wrote Thursday. Privacy Coin Firo Launches ‘Privacy by Default’ Protocol on Mainnet
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 14. 17:29
Lelantus introduces “on-by-default” privacy while also allowing partial redemptions of Firo’s burn-and-redeem model. Latest Music Act to Launch a Social Token: Portugal. The Man
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 14. 17:01
The Grammy Award–winning band is turning to Rally to join the ranks of musicians launching fan engagement tokens. Bitcoin News Roundup for Jan. 14, 2021
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 14. 17:00
With bitcoin bouncing back up and approval of the first federally chartered crypto bank, CoinDesk’s Market’s Daily is back with the latest crypto news roundup. Grayscale’s Crypto Products Raised Over $3B Last Quarter, the Most Ever
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 14. 16:29
Grayscale's popular bitcoin trust once again led the pack with over $200 million in inflows every week. Paxos Makes Fresh Push for DeFi Market With New Oracle Integration
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 14. 16:00
Fresh off its partnership with PayPal, Paxos is making a new push into the decentralized finance market. Bitcoin Price Briefly Revisits $40,000 as Bulls Pare Week’s Losses
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 14. 15:52
Bitcoin has rallied nearly 15% in the past 24 hours. Ether hits $1,200. DC Magistrate Judge Calls Unhosted Wallet ‘Horror Story’ a ‘Fiction’
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 14. 15:47
“Indeed, cash poses a greater challenge to law enforcement than cryptocurrency in unhosted wallets," wrote Judge Zia Faruqui in an opinion on a forfeiture case. First Mover: Forget Facebook’s Stablecoin. Now It’s $700B Bitcoin In the Crosshairs
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 14. 14:05
Bitcoin's powerful move over the past couple months to a market value of more than $700 billion is suddenly commanding more attention from global financial regulators. FinCEN Extends Comment Period for Controversial Crypto Wallet Rule by 15 Days
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 14. 14:03
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network is providing an additional 15 days for comments on the proposed reporting requirements regarding unhosted crypto wallets. FinCEN Extends Comment Period for Controversial Crypto Wallet Rule
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 14. 14:03
Critics of the rule said it would be technically impossible for some projects to comply because smart contracts and author-decentralized tools do not have name or address information to provide. Fireblocks Rolls Out Staking Rewards for Eth 2.0, Polkadot and Tezos
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 14. 14:00
The institution-focused crypto custodian is bringing staking services to its 165-plus customers. Twitter, Trump and the ‘Private Company’ Fallacy
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 14. 13:49
Defending deplatforming as the right of private companies assumes that truly private companies are possible. They may not be. Winklevoss Twins Considering Taking Gemini Public: Report
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 14. 13:19
"We are certainly open to it,” Cameron Winklevoss said in the interview. OKEx Adds More Coin-Margined Perpetual Swaps for Real-Time Settlement
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 14. 13:05
OKEx adding more swaps to its real-time settlement function that went live on Dec. 29, 2020. UK Man Offers Council $72M If He’s Allowed to Search Dump and Finds Discarded Bitcoin Trove
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 14. 12:49
A UK IT engineer who mistakenly threw away a hard drive with around £210 million ($288 million) of bitcoin on it is applying to the local government to search wasteland for the device. Read more: UK Treasury Calls for Feedback on Approach to Cryptocurrency and Stablecoin Regulation UK Man Offers Council $72M if He Finds Discarded Bitcoin Trove at Landfill
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 14. 12:49
The town of Newport in Wales could get a hefty reward if the treasure is found in the trash. Bitcoin Bounces as Options Market Sees 20% Chance of $50K at Month’s End
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 14. 12:01
While a 31% rally to $50,000 in two weeks may be challenging to envision, it is far from impossible, given bitcoin's prior rallies. Winklevoss-Founded Gemini to Offer Credit Card With Crypto Rewards
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 14. 12:00
Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange and custodian founded by the Winklevoss brothers, has launched the Gemini Credit Card offering cryptocurrency rewards. Read more: Gemini Donates $50K to HRF to Help Fund Another Round of Bitcoin Developers in 2021 Deribit Exchange Raises Maximum Bitcoin Options Strike Price to $400K
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 14. 09:34
The eye-watering strike option supplants the company's previous $300,000 maximum offering listed on Jan. 9. Crypto Buyers Face ‘Possible Limitations’ on eToro This Weekend
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 14. 08:44
The company cited issues relating to poor liquidity in the face of heightened demand. Bitfarms Closes Its Second $15M Private Placement in a Week
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 14. 02:08
Bitfarms was able to sell far few shares for the same amount of proceeds thanks to a 45% rise in its stock price in the last week. ‘Was This Correct?’ Twitter’s Dorsey Asks About Banning Trump and Then Says ‘Yes’
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 14. 01:16
He then praised Bitcoin as a "technology that is not controlled or influenced by any single individual or entity." ‘Was This Correct?’ Twitter’s Dorsey Asks About Banning Trump, and Then Says ‘Yes’
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 14. 01:16
He also praised Bitcoin as a "technology that is not controlled or influenced by any single individual or entity." IHS Markit Likely to Join Race for Crypto Indexes on Wall Street: Exec
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 13. 23:04
"We have every millennial that works for us thinks we should have a major pricing, data services, software and participation," said CEO Lance Uggla. OCC Chief Brian Brooks Is Stepping Down Thursday
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 13. 23:01
Acting Comptroller of the Currency Brian Brooks will be stepping down on Jan. 14, he confirmed Wednesday. Riot Blockchain Adds Blockware CEO to Advisory Board
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 13. 22:32
Mason Jappa is the latest addition to Riot's changing boards of directors and advisors. Bitcoin in Race for Adoption Before Central Banks Launch Digital Currencies: Australia’s Macquarie
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 13. 22:04
With a runway of a year or more before the Federal Reserve and other major central banks can launch digital currencies, bitcoin and other private cryptocurrencies could gain a foothold in electronic commerce. Japan’s FSA Says XRP Not a Security: Report
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 13. 21:56
The regulator's stance contrasts with that of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Bitcoin Miners, Developers Narrow Down How Taproot Will Be Activated
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 13. 21:43
We know it's going to happen - the question is when and how. The Downside of Crypto Donations
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 13. 21:34
Nonprofits and their supporters are turning to crypto to avoid taxmen, middlemen and restrictive lawmakers. Unless they do their homework, nonprofits face restrictions of a different kind. Market Wrap: Bitcoin Claws Back to $36.4K While 25% of Ether Options Will Expire in March
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 13. 21:29
Less action in the bitcoin market Wednesday means traders are sitting out while ether options are piling up for a first-quarter expiration. Grayscale Investments Begins Dissolution of XRP Trust Citing Ripple SEC Suit
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 13. 21:16
Cash proceeds from the Trust’s liquidated XRP will be distributed to Trust shareholders, Grayscale said. A New SEC Chair Who Actually Understands Bitcoin and Crypto?
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 13. 20:00
After his most recent stint teaching about blockchain at MIT, former CFTC head Gary Gensler is reportedly the next SEC Chair. FinCEN’s Crypto Surveillance Rule Violates the US Constitution
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 13. 19:55
Proposals requiring crypto companies to report transactions amount to "mass surveillance" and flout the Fourth Amendment. Anchorage Becomes First OCC-Approved National Crypto Bank
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 13. 19:34
The crypto industry has its first federally chartered bank: Anchorage. Trading Hall of Fame: The Bitcoin Options Bet That Made $58.2M Profit on Just $638K
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 13. 18:36
Back in October, one trader made a long-shot bet that bitcoin would hit $36,000 by January. It paid off in a spectacular way. Cloudflare Unveils Gateway to Distributed Web With ENS, IPFS Integration
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 13. 18:26
Internet hosting giant Cloudflare has unveiled a new connection to the "uncensorable" web. These DeFi Tokens Have Double-Digit Gains as Bitcoin’s Growth Tapers
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 13. 18:21
DeFi tokens are attracting investors as bitcoin's rally fades and new protocols are updated. Blockchain Bites: Bitcoin Trades Sideways as US Inflation Is Muted
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 13. 18:07
The line of sight on U.S. inflation is anything but clear after the Labor Department reports the CPI's smallest yearly gain since 2015. So what does it mean for bitcoin? La carrera de Colombia por convertirse en un mercado líder de criptomonedas en la región
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 13. 17:45
Durante el año 2020, Colombia experimentó un gran incremento del uso de criptomonedas como reserva de valor y con fines transaccionales. ‘No Middle Ground’: Inside Colombia’s Race to Become A Major Regional Crypto Market
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 13. 17:45
In 2020, Colombia saw a major boost in crypto use, both as a store of wealth and as a means of transaction. Financial Censorship After Capitol Riot ‘Truly Chilling,’ Says OCC Chief Brian Brooks
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 13. 17:26
“Money might be controlled by a handful of elites,” the departing bank regulator said at a Wednesday event. “Crypto is about freedom.” Bitcoin News Roundup for Jan. 13, 2021
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 13. 17:00
With BTC looking at gloomy short-term price predictions and altcoins on the rise, CoinDesk’s Market’s Daily is back with the latest crypto news roundup. Digital Asset Manager Arca Raises $10M
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 13. 16:51
Asset management firm Arca has announced Wednesday the closure of a $10 million Series A round of funding led by RRE Ventures. Read more: Arca Labs Launches Ethereum-Based SEC-Registered Fund Ex-Ripple CTO Can’t Remember Password to Access $240M in Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 13. 16:45
Just call it Schrödinger's bitcoin. Compute North, Foundry Team Up to Target North American Bitcoin Miners
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 13. 16:00
The partnership is designed to lower the high cost of entry for would-be bitcoin miners. Chinese Hospital Issues First Electronic Bill on Blockchain
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 13. 15:43
Hainan is one of the few provinces that have successfully incorporated blockchain technology into their public institutions’ online administrative platforms. CrossTower Launches Capital Markets Desk to Bring Institutions to Its Spot Exchange
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 13. 15:00
“Ultimately we end up with something that looks and feels a little bit like what you see in the prime brokerage space.” Ledger Adds Bitcoin Bounty and New Data Security After Hack
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 13. 15:00
Ledger was also targeted by hackers in Shopify's data breach. First Mover: Don’t Like $34K Bitcoin? Stellar, Litecoin Yet to Conquer Old Highs
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 13. 14:56
Though bitcoin's rally has lost some steam, many traders are still in a bullish mood – and shifting to alternative cryptocurrencies known as "altcoins" whose prices have yet to clear all-time highs from years past. US Navy Commissions $1.5M Blockchain System for Tracking Critical Weaponry
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 13. 14:52
Blockchain firm SIMBA Chain won a contract to build a system to anticipate demand for "critical" military weaponry parts. New Bitcoin ETP Launches on Swiss Stock Exchange SIX
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 13. 13:36
The BTCetc bitcoin ETP (BTCE) tracks the price of bitcoin and is physically backed. Valid Points: Price Dips, 60K Validators and Eth 2.0’s ‘Graffiti’ Messages
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 13. 12:30
The price of ether dove hard last weekend, but the number of validators joining the Eth 2.0 network continues to grow, regardless of price movements. Analysts Are Gloomy About Bitcoin’s Short-Term Price Outlook Right Now
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 13. 12:13
Some are now forecasting an extension of Monday's 20% price drop as more bitcoin moves onto exchanges and institutional demand cools. Bitcoin Miner Marathon to Raise $250M in Direct Stock Offering
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 13. 11:36
The Las Vegas company has agreed a direct offering of 12.5 million shares of common stock at $20 per share. BitGo Taps Former Coinbase Exec Jeff Horowitz as Chief Compliance Officer
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 13. 11:00
Jeff Horowitz led Coinbase’s global compliance program until his departure in October. Winklevoss’ Gemini Would Back New Bitcoin ETF Application in Canada
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 13. 10:51
The ETF is planned to be listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the ticker "BIT.U.” Winklevoss’ Gemini Backs New Bitcoin ETF Application in Canada
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 13. 10:51
The ETF is planned to be listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the ticker "BIT.U.” New Bitcoin ETF Application Filed in Canada
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 13. 10:51
The ETF is planned to be listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the ticker "BIT.U.” ECB’s Christine Lagarde Says ‘Speculative’ Bitcoin Needs Regulation
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 13. 10:29
In a speech at a Reuters online event Wednesday, Lagarde said bitcoin was a speculative asset. ECB’s Christine Lagarde Says ‘Speculative’ Bitcoin Needs Global Regulation
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 13. 10:29
In a speech at a Reuters online event Wednesday, Lagarde said bitcoin was a "highly speculative" asset. Owner of Crypto Exchange RG Coins Gets 10 Years in Prison for Laundering $5M
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 13. 09:47
The 53-year-old Bulgarian national was convicted for laundering funds via cryptocurrency for a fake online auctions gang. Goldman Sachs Exec Says More Institutional Investment Would Calm Bitcoin Volatility
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 13. 09:08
Global head of commodities research Jeff Currie believes the amount of institutional money in bitcoin needs to grow to mature the asset. Largest Dark Web Market Taken Offline as Alleged Operator Arrested in Germany
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 13. 08:27
The DarkMarket site was thought to be the world's largest illegal online marketplace. Coinbase Apologizes to UK and EU Customers Hit By Regulatory Lockouts
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 13. 02:51
The mea culpa was mum on Coinbase's broader troubles in keeping global trading running smoothly. Visa Abandons $5.3B Acquisition of Plaid Over DOJ Antitrust Concerns
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 12. 22:13
The Department of Justice announced Tuesday that the deal was off. Multiple Tokens See Rally Amid Looming ‘Alt Season’
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 12. 22:07
Bitcoin and ether may be pulling back from their all-time highs but alternative cryptos are starting to see action. Market Wrap: Bitcoin Hovers Around $34.2K While Options Traders Pay Up for Possible ETH Upside
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 12. 21:51
Bitcoin’s price has ridden a roller coaster on lower spot volume while options traders are ready to bet on ether FOMO. How the OCC Is Building Crypto America (and Saving Banks From Extinction)
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 12. 21:24
Three interpretative letters from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency lay the groundwork for banks to become crypto custodians, payment companies and miners in blockchain networks. CEX, Lies and Videotape: Binance Accuses Rivals of Fighting Dirty
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 12. 20:34
A bogus video on Chinese social media has intensified a long-standing feud involving Binance, Huobi and OKEx. Gensler Said to Be Named SEC Chairman: Reuters
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 12. 20:04
Gensler has testified before Congress about cryptocurrency and blockchain on multiple occasions. Is China Poised to Nationalize Alibaba?
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 12. 20:00
The International Business Times reports China might nationalize Alibaba. Here’s what that has to do with China’s digital currency efforts. Brian Brooks, Crypto-Friendly Bank Regulator, Expected to Step Down This Week: Report
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 12. 19:24
The Acting OCC head will reportedly end his brief tenure running the federal banking regulator by the end of the week. Acting SEC Enforcement Director Berger to Step Down
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 12. 18:43
Berger presided over the enforcement division when it launched the Ripple lawsuit. Blockchain Bites: Bitcoin Rebounds, Addresses Above 2017 Peak, Sci-Hub Decentralizes
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 12. 17:28
Content moderation decisions from Amazon, Shopify and Twitter following the Capitol riots in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 6 have put efforts to “decentralize” the web into sharp relief. Bitcoin Options Volume on Deribit Already 25% of 2020 Total
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 12. 17:07
$14.5 billion in bitcoin options have traded on Deribit in the first two weeks of 2021. Bitcoin News Roundup for Jan. 12, 2021
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 12. 17:00
With BTC regaining lost ground and a special feature on what long-timers in the crypto industry think about this year's rally, CoinDesk’s Market’s Daily is back with the latest crypto news roundup. Fidelity International Invests $6M in Firm Behind Hong Kong’s OSL Crypto Exchange
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 12. 16:46
BC's OSL exchange is the first crypto brokerage to receive Hong Kong regulators' blessing. UK Treasury Calls for Feedback on Approach to Cryptocurrency and Stablecoin Regulation
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 12. 16:18
The U.K. government is focusing on stablecoins for the next phase of its development of crypto regulations. Tron Is Out, Dai Is Back: CoinDesk 20 List Updates for 2021 Q1
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 12. 15:43
Volume on eight trusted exchanges used by CoinDesk hit $239.98 billion in Q4 2020, up from $90.08 billion in the prior quarter. Anchorage Hires Celsius’ Asaf Iram as Head of Risk
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 12. 15:30
Digital asset custodian Anchorage has hired its first Head of Risk. First Mover: Market Signs Look Healthy as Bitcoin Sell-Off Subsides
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 12. 14:04
Record trading volumes have accompanied bitcoin's rally this year, and subsequent swoon, offering a healthy sign of just how much price discovery is taking place in rapidly growing (to $3T?) cryptocurrency markets. Grayscale Once More Accepting New Clients for Most Crypto Trusts
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 12. 13:27
Grayscale's ether and XRP trusts are still closed to new investors. NYDIG Taps Fintech Firm Moven to Bring Bitcoin to Your Bank
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 12. 13:09
“If PayPal and Square can do it, then community banks should be able to do it too,” said Moven founder Brett King. HashKey Capital Invests $5M in Decentralized Storage Project Filestar
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 12. 12:23
The $5 million grant will go towards funding the day-to-day operations of Filestar's foundation. FinCEN’s Crypto Rules Aren’t as Unfair as Jack Dorsey Says
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 12. 12:00
Crypto companies complain about FinCEN's new "unhosted wallets" proposal. But the rules aren't unreasonable, says our columnist. As Bitcoin Regains Lost Ground, Options Traders Bet on $52K Move By Late January
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 12. 11:40
Some bitcoin traders are buying bullish call options at $52,000 and higher strike prices. New Zealand’s Financial Watchdog Warns on Crypto Investment Risks
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 12. 11:00
The warning comes a day after the regulator's U.K. counterpart, the Financial Conduct Authority, also raised similar concerns. Avatar Social Platform IMVU Launches Ethereum Token to Power Its Virtual Economy
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 12. 10:21
The VCOIN token launch got the green light from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission late last year. Bitcoin Whales Kept Accumulating During Monday’s Crash
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 12. 09:08
Larger investors, or whales look to have reacted differently than retail investors amid this week's bitcoin price drop. Ethereum-Based Nexus Mutual Expands Its Decentralized ‘Insurance’ to Centralized Exchanges
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 12. 08:00
A way to be covered in the event of an exchange hack. Shanghai Government Invests $5M in Blockchain Startup Conflux
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 12. 05:00
The Shanghai government has invested over $5M in public permissionless blockchain startup Conflux while putting the project in the list of 57 companies that focus on emerging technologies such as 5G and aerospace. Babel Finance Is Letting Crypto Mining Firms Use Machines as Loan Collateral
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 12. 02:00
A clever way for bitcoin miners to get better loan terms. Pirated Academic Database Sci-Hub Is Now On the ‘Uncensorable Web’
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 12. 00:00
Sci-Hub, a pirate database of academic papers using bitcoin for funding, has joined the distributed domain names network Handshake. GemCoin Founder Sentenced to 10 Years for $147M Crypto Scheme
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 11. 23:12
The judge scheduled a restitution hearing for victim investors this summer. Eye-Popping Projection for $3T Crypto Market Underpins Bakkt Deal
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 11. 23:06
Bakkt says cryptocurrencies could be a $3 trillion market by 2025, a five-fold increase. Kentucky Bill Seeks to Lure Crypto Miners With Tax Breaks
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 11. 22:54
Reps. Rudy and Freeland's bill would exempt crypto miners from paying either Kentucky sales or excise tax. Bitcoin Bull Run: OGs on Why This One’s Different
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 11. 22:33
Trump, COVID-19, massive money printing. Voorhees, Shrem, Wan, Carlson and others on bitcoin's big boom, and what's changed from 2017. Bitcoin’s Active Addresses, Trading Volumes Now at All-Time Highs
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 11. 22:04
Bitcoin's active addresses and trading volumes broke their previous all-time high set in late 2017. Market Wrap: Bitcoin Plunges to $30.3K as Options Traders Bet on Sub-$800 Ether
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 11. 21:31
Bitcoin’s huge sell-off by over $8,000 in the past 24 hours while options traders clearly are betting that ether is overvalued. Did This Bitcoin Cycle’s FUD Phase Just Begin?
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 11. 20:00
As the price crashes more than 20% in 24 hours, NLW describes the “wall of worry” around regulation that might characterize this cycle’s FUD. Institutions Use This Strategy to Hide Their Bitcoin Orders
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 11. 19:52
Having smaller orders in essence fools the market into thinking there is not much interest at those price levels when in fact there is. Now Is the Time to Advance the Decentralized Web
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 11. 19:36
After the U.S. Capitol insurrection and Twitter's unilateral ban of President Trump, decentralizing the web has never been more necessary. NYDIG Acquires Digital Assets Data
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 11. 19:25
The acquisition bolsters NYDIG's data offerings as it continues to build out an institutional client base. Bitcoin Erases Most of New Year’s Gains Amid Short-Term Profit-Taking
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 11. 18:31
Monday's plunge has erased almost all the gains the leading cryptocurrency had achieved in the new year. Blockchain Bites: Crypto Market Cap Drops Below $1T as Dollar Gains
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 11. 17:52
Also: Bakkt will go public through a SPAC merger, JPMorgan weighs in on a bitcoin ETF and Dan Larimer is leaving EOS-incubator Block.one. Aragon One CEO Jorge Izquierdo Resigns in Protest of ‘Governance’ Decisions
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 11. 17:40
Aragon One CEO Jorge Izquierdo has resigned, becoming the highest-profile departure in a recent flurry of resignations. Binance, Blockchain Firm Orbs to Sponsor New Accelerator for DeFi Innovation
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 11. 17:00
The two firms have become core sponsors of the DeFi.org accelerator, which will provide grants for innovative startups working in decentralized finance. Bitcoin News Roundup for Jan. 11, 2021
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 11. 17:00
With the price of BTC down by more than $8K and an opportunity to trade your crypto for a NYC bar (or two), CoinDesk’s Market’s Daily is back with the latest crypto news roundup.
Tether Mints Record 2B USDT in One Week
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 11. 15:26
The previous record of 1.5 billion USDT was set the week before last. Aragon Acquires Voting Project Vocdoni to Flesh Out Decentralized Governance Stack
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 11. 15:00
The Aragon Association has acquired Vocdoni, a decentralized voting project born out of the Catalan independence movement. US-Listed Chinese Lottery Firm Plans $14.4M Move Into Bitcoin Mining
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 11. 14:44
Shares of the company traded up 11% on the news of the deal to purchase miners later this year. First Mover: Cryptocurrency Euphoria Hits Breaking Point as Miners Lose Nerve
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 11. 14:02
Crypto euphoria gets reality check as bitcoin and ether tumble, though XRP is still trading with market value near Ford Motor's as SEC-inflicted damage proves limited. Bitcoin Exchange Bakkt Agrees Merger, Will Become Publicly Listed on NYSE
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 11. 13:54
The combined company will be called "Bakkt Holdings" and will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange with an expected valuation of $2.1 billion. Bitcoin Exchange Bakkt to Become Publicly Traded With $2.1B Valuation Via Merger
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 11. 13:54
The combined company will be called "Bakkt Holdings" and will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange with an expected valuation of $2.1 billion. Bitcoin’s Big Drop Again Coincides With Dollar Bounce in Forex Markets
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 11. 13:25
Bitcoin's crash Monday came alongside a bounce in the Dollar Index. Chinese Bank Trials Digital Yuan Services at ATMs: Report
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 11. 12:49
Trials of China's central bank digital currency continue, with ATMs now starting to be used in Shenzhen. Scaling Solution Hermez Network Adds Tether Token to Tackle High Ethereum Fees
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 11. 12:01
Hermez Network sets out to provide faster and cheaper transactions on Ethereum. Crypto Custody Firm Leaves Singapore’s Regulatory Sandbox With License, ISO Rating
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 11. 11:13
The firm exits the sandbox with what it claims is the first ISO 27001 certification for a crypto custody provider. UK’s FCA Warns Investors of High-Risk Crypto Investments and Scams
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 11. 10:22
The Financial Conduct Authority said investors in cryptocurrency products offering high returns should be prepared to lose "all their money." Bitcoin Plummets as Miners Sell Inventory, Spot Markets Panic
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 11. 09:22
Bitcoin fell sharply early on Monday, having failed to establish a foothold above $40,000 over the weekend. Biconomy Raises $1.5M in Seed Funding for Bid to Simplify Blockchain Transactions
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 11. 09:00
Biconomy aims to enable blockchain developers to provide a simplified onboarding and transaction experience for users of Web 3.0 and blockchain projects Bitcoin Miner Bit Digital Passes $1B Market Cap
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 10. 23:17
The company had a total value of $6.2 million a year ago. Crypto Long & Short: Traditional and Crypto Markets are Starting to Converge
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 10. 22:32
The latest OCC statement, which opens the door for banks to use blockchains to validate payments, hints at more than just better services. European eToro Traders Call Foul Over Closure of Leveraged Crypto Contracts
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 10. 20:22
Traders in Europe are threatening legal action against eToro for allegedly closing their leveraged crypto positions without enough notice. A NYC Bar Could Be Yours for Only 25 Bitcoin or 800 Ethereum: Report
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 10. 17:33
The bar owner says he's hoping "to catch one of these crypto dudes who always wanted to own a bar." Two NYC Bars Could Be Yours for Only 25 Bitcoin or 800 Ether: Report
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 10. 17:33
The bar owner says he's hoping "to catch one of these crypto dudes who always wanted to own a bar." CTO Dan Larimer Announces Departure From EOS Builder Block.One
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 10. 14:33
Dan Larimer has left Block.one, the company that raised $4 billion to build the software behind the EOS blockchain. Dan Larimer Announces Departure From EOS Builder Block.One
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 10. 14:33
Dan Larimer has left Block.one, the company that raised $4 billion to build the software behind the EOS blockchain. Why I Changed My Mind on Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 10. 14:00
A reading of two recent essays by former bitcoin skeptics who have changed their tunes. Apple Suspends Parler From App Store, Amazon Kicks It Off Web Hosting Service
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 10. 02:25
The tech giant had reportedly given the service 24 hours to address its concerns. Apple Suspends Parler From App Store, Amazon Kicks It Off Web-Hosting Service
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 10. 02:25
The tech giant had reportedly given the service 24 hours to address its concerns. Bitcoin Miners Saw 33% Revenue Increase in December
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 09. 20:28
Miners earned an estimated $692 million last month. Wrapped Bitcoin ‘Burns’ Outpaced Minting for the First Time in December
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 09. 18:40
BitGo “unwrapped” over 11,600 WBTC last month. Long-Desired Bitcoin ETF Could Actually Hurt Price in Short Term: JPMorgan
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 09. 17:30
An ETF could draw institutional money from the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, a support for the price of the cryptocurrency, the report said. Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Hits Record High Amid Miner Revenue Surge
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 09. 15:27
Mining difficulty passed 20 trillion Saturday morning. Was This The Craziest Week in Bitcoin History?
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 09. 14:00
Transformative regulatory guidance, important macro tailwinds and, of course, a stunning run-up past $40,000. eToro Seeks to Deter New Traders in Sign of Surging Retail Demand for Crypto
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 09. 13:25
The platform, which mainly caters to "social" or beginner traders, raised its required deposit level to $1,000 from $200. Deluge of Would-Be Bitcoin Traders Prompts eToro to Put Out the Unwelcome Mat
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 09. 13:25
The platform, which mainly caters to "social" or beginner traders, raised its required deposit level to $1,000 from $200. Think How Well Bitcoin Would Be Doing if You Could Actually Buy It
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 09. 13:00
Bailey Reutzel on the frustrations many newbie investors must be facing right now. 
Donald Trump Banned From Twitter in Final Days of Presidency
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 08. 23:43
Twitter has banned Donald Trump's account (@realDonaldTrump) permanently just days after supporters broke into the Capitol Building, citing a review of recent tweets that the social media platform says could lead to further violence. Morgan Stanley Boosts Stake in Bitcoin-Laden MicroStrategy to 10.9%
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 08. 23:06
Morgan Stanley now owns 792,627 shares in the company best known for using its treasury funds to load up on bitcoin. Traders Can Now Bet on ‘Bitcoin $300K’ as Options Keep Pace With Rising Price
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 08. 22:15
It supersedes the $200,000 option on Deribit as the maximum one can wager. Market Wrap: Bitcoin Crosses $41.9K as Ether Futures Interest Grows 85% So Far in 2021
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 08. 21:35
Bitcoin hit a brand-new all-time high as traders are piling into ether futures. The Smart Way to Talk About DeFi’s $22B
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 08. 21:05
"TVL isn't the best indicator when ETH and all other crypto is green for weeks," one observer said of DeFi's recent growth. Asia’s Retail FOMO Could Be Behind XRP’s Rally Despite SEC’s Lawsuit
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 08. 21:02
Data and traders reveal the source of XRP's recent price rally could be Asia. BRRR: Biden Readies a New $3T Stimulus Package
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 08. 20:00
What a new package including more direct payouts to citizens plus big infrastructure spending mean for bitcoin and markets as a whole. Square Crypto Funds Bitcoin Developer to Improve Mining Pool Software
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 08. 19:38
Square Crypto’s latest grant will fund a developer’s work on software that could improve how mining collectives pool hash power. Bitcoin Is ‘Less Risky the Higher It Goes,’ Says Investor Bill Miller on CNBC
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 08. 18:54
"That's the opposite of what happens with most stocks," the mutual fund legend added. Money Reimagined: Bitcoin’s Road to Gold
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 08. 18:27
Bitcoin may not be "digital gold" just yet. But, with institutions accepting the business case and the price rising, it's well on the way. Blockchain Bites: Bitcoin’s Rich List, Coinbase’s Latest Acquisition
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 08. 18:21
Also: Grayscale reports an a rise in participation from pensions while Ripple's Garlinghouse reveals he attempted to settle charges with the SEC ahead of its XRP suit. Charity’s Centralization Problem, Feat. Matthew Davie and Alpen Sheth
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 08. 17:30
They call it the charitable-industrial complex: a system where money for development, for humanitarian needs and for improving the lives of billions is controlled through a top-down process, run by U.S. charities and shaped by U.S. tax rules and regulations. Bitcoin News Roundup for Jan. 8, 2021
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 08. 17:00
With BTC hitting another record high of $41K plus a look at the ongoing rise and where it could end, CoinDesk’s Market’s Daily is back with the latest crypto news roundup. Cryptocurrency Miner Hive Blockchain Passes $1B Market Value
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 08. 16:38
Hive last had a $1 billion market value in November 2017. Bitcoin’s Market Value Now Exceeds That of Facebook
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 08. 16:34
Bitcoin is currently more valuable than all but six of the world's publicly traded companies. Ethereum 2.0 Explained in 4 Easy Metrics
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 08. 16:29
With the launch of every new blockchain comes a new block explorer website to understand. Kyrgyzstan Has Proposed Its First Regulatory Framework for Crypto
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 08. 14:45
Kyrgyzstan's central bank wants to regulate cryptocurrency – licensing exchanges and barring its use in payments. First Mover: It Might Be Getting ‘Silly’ as Bitcoin Passes $39K, $40K, $41K
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 08. 14:05
It's taken just eight days in 2021 for bitcoin prices to surge more than 40%, and some analysts are starting to handicap the chances for a correction. Internet Shutdowns Cost India $2.8B in 2020: Report
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 08. 13:30
A 2020 report by Top10VPN found India to be the country that suffered the most economic damage from internet disruptions. Why Joe Biden’s $3T Stimulus Package Could Add Fuel to Bitcoin’s Rally
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 08. 13:05
After Joe Biden's inauguration on Jan. 20, an expected raft of new stimulus measures may further boost bitcoin's rally, say analysts. Grayscale CEO Says Crypto Interest Is Rising From Pension, Endowment Funds
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 08. 12:00
Michael Sonnenshein said institutions are also making larger allocations to its crypto products. $41,000: Bitcoin Continues to Forge New Highs
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 08. 11:05
Another day, another record high for bitcoin's price. Over $41,000: Bitcoin Continues to Forge New Highs
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 08. 11:05
Another day, another record high for bitcoin's price. Tron-Owned Video Platform Criticized for Hosting Extremists, U.S. Capitol Rioters
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 08. 10:38
A legal non-profit accuses the platform of failing to moderate accounts and allowing extremists to collect donations. Tron-Owned Video Platform Criticized for Hosting Extremists, US Capitol Rioters
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 08. 10:38
A legal non-profit accuses the platform of failing to moderate accounts and allowing extremists to collect donations. US Judge U-Turns on Ruling in Overstock Digital Dividend Lawsuit
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 08. 09:33
The plaintiff may now file an amended complaint against Overstock and former CEO Patrick Byrne. Crypto Exchange Bakkt Nears Merger With Victory Park SPAC: Bloomberg
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 08. 02:58
A deal could be announced as soon as next week, the report said. Why Is Bitcoin Going Up, and Will It Crash Soon? What’s Next as Price Doubles to $40K
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 08. 02:46
Crypto pros and newbies alike are asking why bitcoin prices keep hitting new all-time highs, and if prices are due to crash. Here's what the experts say. Ripple ‘Tried’ to Settle With SEC Ahead of XRP Suit, CEO Says
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 07. 22:27
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says his firm tried to settle with the SEC before the regulator sued on unregistered securities sale allegations. Bitcoin Goes Institutional, Ethereum Spreads Its Wings: CoinDesk Q4 2020 Review
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 07. 21:56
The latest research report looks at data and timelines and what they mean for asset prices. SoFi to Go Public Through SPAC Merger at $8.6B Valuation
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 07. 21:40
The lending fintech agreed to merge with SPAC Social Capital Hedosophia. Market Wrap: Bitcoin Reaches $40.3K While DeFi Value Locked Inflates to Over $22B
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 07. 21:24
Bitcoin’s price crested an all-time high $40,000 mark while DeFi total value locked hits a new record on market fervor. Bull Run Democracy, Revisited
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 07. 20:59
In 2017, high-flying bitcoiners attempted to foment democracy in Venezuela by airdropping crypto and paper wallets. What did we learn from these experiments? Bitcoin Miners See Revenue Per TH/s Nearly Triple in 3 Months
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 07. 20:54
Mining revenue has reached its highest mark since early August 2019. ‘Bitcoin Rich List’ Rebounds to Hit All-Time High
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 07. 20:24
'Bitcoin Rich List' broke its all-time high as bitcoin's price continues to rally. ‘Decentralized Court’ Aragon Association Hit With Flurry of Resignations
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 07. 20:22
Eleven staffers of Aragon One and one from the Aragon Association have announced their resignations Thursday due to an apparent lack of financial transparency. Can Bitcoin Just Keep Going Up?
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 07. 20:20
With bitcoin (briefly) passing $40,000 for the first time, the question becomes: Can it keep going or is a reset necessary? Finland Pushes to Sell Tainted Trove of Bitcoins Worth Tens of Millions
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 07. 20:20
Finland's customs agency plans to sell nearly 2,000 bitcoins agents seized in drug raids. Coinbase Acquires Routefire to Beef Up Institutional Bitcoin Offering
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 07. 18:04
Leading U.S. crypto exchange Coinbase has acquired trade execution startup Routefire. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. Blockchain Bites: Sustainability and Uncertainty as Crypto Crosses $1T Benchmark
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 07. 17:44
Amid political chaos and global uncertainty, one bitcoin is now worth more than $39,000 as the value of all cryptos passes $1 trillion. Ignoring Outages, Coinbase Futures Set Record Highs as Bitcoin Rally Continues
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 07. 17:41
CBSE futures on FTX hit $311 Thursday afternoon. 65K Comments and Counting: Crypto Industry Fights ‘Arbitrary’ Treasury Rule
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 07. 17:20
The crypto industry says a proposed rule to collect personal data from private wallet transactions is being rushed, might be challenged in court and could be difficult to implement. Bitcoin News Roundup for Jan. 7, 2021
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 07. 17:00
With the price of bitcoin up another $2K and the cryptocurrency sector now valued at more than a trillion dollars, CoinDesk’s Market’s Daily is back with the latest crypto news roundup. Bitcoin News Roundup for Jan. 7, 2021
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 07. 17:00
With the price of bitcoin up another $2K and the cryptocurrency sector now valued at more than a trillion dollars, CoinDesk’s Market’s Daily is back with the latest crypto news roundup. Coinbase Suffers ‘Connectivity Issues’ Again as Bitcoin Hits Another Record
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 07. 16:55
Bitcoin suffered the same issues yesterday, which lasted six hours. Coinbase, Kraken Suffer More ‘Connectivity Issues’ as Bitcoin Hits Another Record
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 07. 16:55
Coinbase suffered the same issues yesterday, which lasted six hours. Coinbase, Kraken Back Up Again After Outages as Bitcoin Hits Another Record
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 07. 16:55
Coinbase suffered the same issues yesterday, which lasted six hours. Crypto Investment Firm Grayscale Names New CEO, Plans to Double Staff in 2021
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 07. 16:07
Grayscale's managing director, Michael Sonnenshein, has now been appointed CEO. Institutional Custody Will Challenge Retail-Oriented Crypto
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 07. 16:04
The bearer nature of digital assets presents challenges to institutions getting into crypto. The need for greater security will likely impact the whole industry. Crypto Derivatives Exchange BitMEX Says All Users Are Now Verified
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 07. 15:28
After getting in hot water with U.S. regulators last year, the exchange has rolled out mandatory verification for all users. Bitcoin Miner Bitfarms Closes $15M Brokered Private Placement
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 07. 15:00
Bitfarms announced the placement Sunday. First Mover: $1 Trillion of Cryptocurrencies Shows Booming ‘Asset Class’
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 07. 14:28
It took just a few months for cryptocurrencies' market cap to double to $1 trillion. That compares with eight years for U.S. junk loans. XRP Climbs Back up Crypto Rankings With Near 50% Rise
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 07. 14:15
With the sudden rise, XRP has replaced litecoin as the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market cap. Oasis Protocol Adds Shyft Network in Bid to Attract Institutions to DeFi
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 07. 14:00
Oasis Labs, creator of Oasis Protocol, appears to be looking to build an institution-friendly version of Ethereum's DeFi ecosystem. PayPal, Coinbase Invest in Crypto Tax Automation Startup TaxBit
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 07. 12:56
PayPal Ventures, Coinbase Ventures and Winklevoss Capital invested an undisclosed amount in the firm. South Korea’s 20% Crypto Tax Now Coming in 2023: Report
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 07. 12:17
The cryptocurrency tax was originally planned to be implemented in late 2021. South Korea’s 20% Crypto Tax Still on Track for 2022: Report
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 07. 12:17
South Korea’s Ministry of Economy and Finance said Wednesday it has finalized a legal amendment relating to cryptocurrency taxes. Bitcoin Tops $38K for First Time, a Day After Racing Past $36K, $37K
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 07. 12:07
The leading cryptocurrency hit a new-all time high of $38,286.65, before settling down to $36,004.99, up 5.93% over the last 24 hours. Bitcoin Tops $38K for First Time, a Day After Blowing Past $36K, $37K
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 07. 12:07
The leading cryptocurrency hit a new-all time high of $38,286.65, before settling down to $36,004.99, up 5.93% over the last 24 hours. Bitcoin Tops $38K for First Time, Bringing Year-to-Date Gain to Over 30%
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 07. 12:07
The leading cryptocurrency hit a new-all time high of $38,286.65, before settling down to $36,004.99, up 5.93% over the last 24 hours. Bitcoin Tops $39K for First Time, Bringing Year-to-Date Gain to 31%
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 07. 12:07
The leading cryptocurrency hit a new-all time high of $38,286.65, before settling down to $36,004.99, up 5.93% over the last 24 hours. Bitcoin Tops $39K for First Time, Bringing Year-to-Date Gain to More Than One-Third
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 07. 12:07
The leading cryptocurrency hit a new-all time high of $38,286.65, before settling down to $36,004.99, up 5.93% over the last 24 hours. Bitcoin Tops $40K for First Time, Doubling in Less Than a Month
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 07. 12:07
Bitcoin's price is now more than twice the all-time high of $19,783 reached during 2017's bull market run. CME Becomes Biggest Bitcoin Futures Exchange as Institutional Interest Rises
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 07. 11:27
Chicago Mercantile Exchange now tops the list of the biggest bitcoin futures trading platforms, accounting for nearly 20% of all open interest. Record Expected Ether-Bitcoin Volatility Points to Altcoin Season Ahead: Analyst
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 07. 10:47
Peaking implied volatility spreads suggest the emphasis in the markets will shift to ether and other alternative currencies in the short term. Expected Rise in Ether-Bitcoin Volatility Points to Altcoin Season Ahead: Analyst
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 07. 10:47
Peaking implied volatility spreads suggest the emphasis in the markets will shift to ether and other alternative currencies in the short term. Coronavirus Vaccines Certified With VeChain’s Blockchain Tech in Cyprus
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 07. 10:07
The medical certification app was developed by VeChain and I-Dante last May.
Coronavirus Vaccinations Certified With VeChain’s Blockchain Tech in Cyprus
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 07. 10:07
The medical certification app was developed by VeChain and I-Dante last May.
FiCAS’ Actively Managed Crypto ETP Gets Green Light for European Expansion
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 07. 09:19
The first actively managed crypto ETP, the BTCA was launched in Switzerland last July. Trump Signs Order to Ban Ma’s Alipay, Other Chinese Apps
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 06. 23:47
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday banning the Alipay payment platform and seven other apps with links to the Chinese, saying the apps can access private information from their users. Separately, U.S. officials are considering banning U.S. citizens from investing in Alibaba Group, an affiliate of Alipay’s parent, and Tencent Holdings, […] Total Cryptocurrency Market Value Hits Record $1 Trillion
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 06. 23:35
During 2017's bull run, the market peaked at a $760 billion total value. Maker’s MKR Token Surges to 2-Year High on DeFi Growth
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 06. 21:53
Maker's MKR token surged to its highest level in more than two years. Market Wrap: Bitcoin Blows Past $36.1K While Traders Clamor for Ether Options
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 06. 21:37
Bitcoin hit another all-time high today while ether traders are paying royally to get in on the options action. Bitcoin Sets New All-Time High, Roaring Above $36K
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 06. 21:04
The leading cryptocurrency hit a new-all time high of $36,286.65, before settling down to $36,004.99, up 5.93% over the last 24 hours. Bitcoin Sets New All-Time High, Topping $37K Hours After Roaring Past $36K
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 06. 21:04
The leading cryptocurrency hit a new-all time high of $36,286.65, before settling down to $36,004.99, up 5.93% over the last 24 hours. Bitcoin Tops $37K, Setting Record, Hours After Roaring Past $36K
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 06. 21:04
The leading cryptocurrency hit a new-all time high of $36,286.65, before settling down to $36,004.99, up 5.93% over the last 24 hours. What Georgia’s Elections Mean for Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 06. 20:00
As the Democrats appear to be headed to victory, how does their new U.S. Senate majority impact markets as a whole and bitcoin more specifically? UK Exchange CoinCorner Adds Bitcoin Lightning Network Support
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 06. 18:50
Exchange support for Bitcoin's Lightning Network is growing as U.K.-based CoinCorner's integration of the scaling solution goes live. Cryptocurrency Mining Firm Marathon’s Market Cap Passes $1B
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 06. 18:42
At the crypto market's 2017 peak, Marathon barely had a $50 million market capitalization. The Future of Cryptographic Security in the Age of Quantum
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 06. 18:41
How blockchain technology can thrive in an age of quantum computing. This Elusive Malware Has Been Targeting Crypto Wallets for a Year
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 06. 18:33
With custom domains and apps, advertising and a social media presence, the ElectroRAT malware operation targeting crypto wallets is extensive. Iranian Authorities Close 1,620 Illegal Cryptocurrency Mining Farms: Report
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 06. 17:43
The illegal mining operations will be disconnected from the national power grid and the miners will face prosecution. Bitcoin Investment Make Sense in Current Economic Climate: Former Fed Governor
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 06. 17:38
"I guess if you are under 40 bitcoin is your new gold," Warsh said. Bitcoin Investment Makes Sense in Current Economic Climate: Former Fed Governor
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 06. 17:38
"I guess if you are under 40, bitcoin is your new gold," Warsh said. Crypto Exchange Voyager to Suspend Trading of XRP
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 06. 17:28
Voyager said it will suspend trading in XRP, effective Monday, Jan. 18, at 12:00 p.m. New York time. Crypto Broker Voyager to Suspend Trading of XRP
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 06. 17:28
Voyager said it will suspend trading in XRP, effective Monday, Jan. 18, at 12:00 p.m. New York time. Kimchi Spreads, ‘Rat Poison,’ Shape Shifts: What You Need to Know in Crypto Today
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 06. 17:25
Bitcoin hit a fresh all-time high above $35,000 while former Bakkt CEO Kelly Loeffler lost her U.S. Senate seat. Bitcoin News Roundup for Jan. 6, 2021
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 06. 17:00
With BTC topping $35K and JPMorgan predicting even higher long-term gains for the cryptocurrency, CoinDesk’s Market’s Daily is back with the latest crypto news roundup. Bitcoin Lightning Startup Zap Goes Global, Adding Multiple Fiat Pairs, Stablecoins
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 06. 17:00
Visa partner Strike is adding support for multiple fiat currency pairs plus stablecoins as part of its journey to become a “Bitcoin neo-bank.” What Does It Cost to Become an FCA-Approved Exchange? EXMO Execs Explain
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 06. 16:31
The U.K.-registered EXMO exchange is one of the many crypto startups to go through the FCA approval process. Execs detailed the work it took to get there. Kraken Users Are Staking More Than $1B in Crypto
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 06. 16:10
The value reflects the many long positions investors are trading in cryptocurrencies. Coinbase Is Down, Experiencing ‘Connectivity Issues’
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 06. 15:50
The homepage of the popular cryptocurrency exchange is currently inaccessible. Coinbase Back Online After Experiencing ‘Connectivity Issues’
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 06. 15:50
The homepage of the popular cryptocurrency exchange is currently inaccessible. Enterprise Blockchain Is at a Private-Public Crossroads
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 06. 14:46
The big players in enterprise blockchain face a decision: stay with underwhelming consortia projects, or invest in public networks like Ethereum. First Mover: Bitcoin Hits Record as ‘Blue Wave’ and ‘Kimchi Premium’ Look Bullish
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 06. 14:32
Bitcoin surges above $35K for first time with U.S. Democrats poised to take full control of government and 'Kimchi Premium' back in force. ShapeShift Is Going Full DeFi to Lose KYC Rules
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 06. 14:20
Erik Voorhees’ ShapeShift is morphing into a decentralized exchange (DEX). It's losing the KYC restrictions at the same time. Valid Points: New Year, New Price Gains For ETH
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 06. 12:30
Bullish price activity has tipped the total value of ETH locked into Ethereum 2.0 past $2.4 billion. Google Cloud Seeks Blockchain Expert for China Division
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 06. 12:16
Google Cloud is hiring a manager for its team to sell enterprise accounts to C-level executives. Stellar’s XLM Token Rallies to 2-Year High on XRP Woes, OCC Ruling, Ukraine
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 06. 12:00
The token is at the highest level since November 2018 in what one observer called a "perfect storm." Hong Kong-Listed BC Group Raises $90M as Institutional Crypto Demand Soars in Asia
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 06. 10:23
The offering represents 13% of the company's issued share capital. Veteran Investor Bill Miller Calls Bitcoin a ‘Rat Poison,’ but for Cash
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 06. 10:07
In 2018, legendary investor Warren Buffett referred to the cryptocurrency as "probably rat poison squared." UK’s Ban on Crypto Derivatives Goes Into Effect Today
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 06. 09:48
The Financial Conduct Authority ban on the sale of derivatives and exchange-traded notes was passed in October. Former Bakkt CEO Kelly Loeffler Loses Senate Seat
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 06. 07:03
Former Bakkt CEO Kelly Loeffler lost her Senate seat to Democrat Raphael Warnock in a special election Tuesday night. Bitcoin Sets New All-Time High Above $35K
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 06. 04:25
Bitcoin bulls pushed the leading crypto to fresh all-time highs above $35,000 Tuesday night. Origin Brings Back Interest-Earning OUSD Stablecoin Following $7M Hack
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 06. 02:00
Origin is relaunching its yield-generating stablecoin following a November attack that drained OUSD holders of $7 million. BitGo Launches Wrapped Bitcoin, Ether on Tron Blockchain
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 06. 00:59
Nearly 100 DeFi-friendly WBTC have already been minted as TRC-20 tokens on Tron. Market Wrap: Bitcoin Breaks $34K as Ether Futures Interest Jumps $350M in a Day
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 05. 21:38
Bitcoin breaks $34K while ether futures continue to gain steam. Blockchain.com to Stop XRP Trading Next Week
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 05. 21:23
Blockchain.com is the latest crypto exchange to delist XRP. Gambling Tech Giant IGT Patents Way to Fund Bets With Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 05. 20:47
IGT's bitcoin funding patent comes as the gambling tech giant's plans for cashless wagering move forward. Ethereum: The Last Bastion for Yield
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 05. 20:13
U.S. Treasury and corporate bonds are returning lower yields than ever. Ethereum's currency ether (ETH) presents an alternative. Most Important Crypto Regulation Yet? Banks Can Treat Public Blockchains Like SWIFT and ACH
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 05. 20:00
A new interpretive letter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency paves the way for stablecoins and public blockchains to be fully integrated in the financial infrastructure. Bitcoin Retail FOMO Brings a Heap of ‘Kimchi Premium’ to S. Korea
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 05. 19:37
Bitcoin's price premiums on South Korean exchanges have returned amid the latest bitcoin bull market. Tetragon Sues Ripple to Force Stock Redemption
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 05. 18:46
Tetragon was one of Ripple Labs' big financial backers. The Pandemic Was Just the Catalyst
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 05. 17:50
Harry Dent predicted 2020's economic upheaval several years in advance. The coronavirus pandemic was just a trigger to a long-term reckoning over public debt. Blockchain Bites: JPMorgan’s $146K BTC Target, Crypto Responds to US Treasury’s Proposed Wallet Rule
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 05. 17:37
PLUS: The OCC's green light for banks to use stablecoins, Brazil's booming crypto sector and the bitcoin mining machine supply crunch. Bitcoin News Roundup for Jan. 5, 2021
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 05. 17:00
With BTC back above $32K and a billion dollars worth of bitcoin exiting Coinbase, CoinDesk’s Market’s Daily is back with the latest crypto news roundup. Swedish Bankers Air Concerns Over E-Krona Digital Currency Plan
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 05. 16:34
While the Riksbank appears keen to launch the e-krona, bankers are worried about how the digital currency might affect their industry. CoinDesk Acquires TradeBlock, Adding Indexes and Pricing to News, Events Offerings
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 05. 15:10
With the acquisition CoinDesk said it’s positioned to be the leading source of crypto news, information and data for the rapidly growing sector. Grayscale Drops XRP From Large Cap Crypto Fund Following Ripple SEC Suit
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 05. 14:52
The digital asset manager announced that it ditched XRP on Dec. 31. No word on the fate of the Grayscale XRP Trust. First Mover: As Bitcoin Rally Pauses, DeFi Keeps Astounding
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 05. 14:19
Don't even think of using the term "DeFi winter," because DeFi might be hotter than last year's summer of DeFi. Voyager Digital Reports 75% Revenue Rise in Q4, Cites Increased Crypto Adoption
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 05. 14:19
The Canadian crypto broker said its revenue growth was due to the growing adoption of cryptocurrency. LCX Exchange Gets Licensed in Liechtenstein to Help Banks Create Their Own Digital Assets
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 05. 14:02
LCX has been granted eight out of the 11 crypto-related licenses in Liechtenstein. Argentina’s Ripio Acquires Second-Largest Crypto Exchange in Brazil
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 05. 13:00
Ripio has acquired BitcoinTrade in a bid to increase its footprint across the frothy Latin American crypto market. Bitcoin Trader Robbed and Pushed Out of Car in Hong Kong
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 05. 12:18
The trader exchanged 15 bitcoin for HK$3 million before being robbed of both. Bitcoin Bounces Back Above $31K After Monday’s Drop
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 05. 11:48
Analysts say the bitcoin market now looks less overheated than it did on Monday. Former Canaan Directors to Guide Chinese Gaming Firm’s Pivot to Crypto Mining
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 05. 11:15
Former directors of Canaan Inc. are investing in the Shanghai firm and will help launch its new mining subsidiary. Square’s Jack Dorsey Hits Out at FinCEN’s ‘Burdensome’ Proposed Crypto Wallet Rules
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 05. 10:18
"The burdensome information collection and reporting requirements deprive U.S. companies like Square of the chance to compete on a level playing field," Dorsey said. JPMorgan Predicts Bitcoin Price Could Rise Over $146,000 in Long Term
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 05. 09:04
Bitcoin is increasingly competing with gold as an investment asset and has scope for substantial gains over coming years, according to JPMorgan strategists. Crypto Markets Jump on OCC Approval for Banks to Use Blockchains
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 05. 01:51
The price of bitcoin and native tokens for other stablecoin-supporting blockchains jumped after the OCC approved banks to use public blockchains. US Federal Regulator Says Banks Can Conduct Payments Using Stablecoins
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 04. 23:40
Banks can act as nodes on a blockchain or conduct payments using stablecoins, the OCC said Monday. SkyBridge’s Bitcoin Cache Rises to $310M
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 04. 21:28
SkyBridge's bitcoin investment has already climbed to more than $300 million, mostly due to price appreciation in the past couple of months. SkyBridge’s Bitcoin Cache Rises to $310M as New Fund Launches
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 04. 21:28
SkyBridge's bitcoin investment has already climbed to more than $300 million, mostly due to price appreciation in the past couple of months. Market Wrap: Bitcoin Briefly Drops Close to $28K as Ether Futures Heat Up
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 04. 21:25
Profit-taking helped lead bitcoin lower Monday while more investors are eyeing ether with great interest. Why I’ve Changed My Mind on Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 04. 20:12
Ritholtz Wealth Management's COO Nick Maggiulli on why he reversed positions on bitcoin. Understanding Bitcoin’s Blistering Rise Past $30,000
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 04. 20:00
Bitcoin has started 2021 off with a bang. Here’s what investors and analysts think is driving the rise (and today’s dip) as well as predictions for what happens next. Blockchain Bites: $10B in Bitcoin Futures, Price Wobbles and Liquidations
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 04. 17:50
A correction in bitcoin's price (from all-time highs) led to $1 billion in liquidated options positions. Ukraine announced a Stellar-based CBDC experiment and a much-awaited Ethereum layer 2 set a tentative launch date. Bitcoin Mining Machine Shortage Worsens as Bitmain Sells Out Through August
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 04. 17:45
Bitmain pre-sold over 3 months of inventory in December. We Don’t Need a New Regulator to Have Better Crypto Regulation
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 04. 17:20
Contrary to popular wisdom, the U.S.' distributed regulatory structure is good for digital assets in the long run. Bitcoin News Roundup for Jan. 4, 2021
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 04. 17:00
With the price of the top two cryptocurrencies exploding into the new year, CoinDesk’s Market’s Daily is back with the latest crypto news roundup. Bitwise’s Crypto Assets Under Management Rise Fivefold in Just 2 Months
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 04. 16:08
Bitwise, a provider of crypto index funds, said it has now surpassed $500 million in assets under management. Julian Assange’s Extradition to US Blocked Over Mental Health Concerns
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 04. 15:20
A judge at the U.K.'s Central Criminal Court ruled Monday that there would be a "high risk" of suicide if Assange was sent to face charges in the U.S. Bitcoin Miner Marathon Patent Group Completes $200M Capital Raise
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 04. 14:15
Nasdaq-listed Marathon said it will use the funds to pay for recent hardware purchases from Bitmain and to expand its business. First Mover: Bitcoin’s Plunge to $31K Shows How Bullish Market Had Become
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 04. 14:10
It's anybody's guess where cryptocurrency markets might end 2021, but so far, all signs point to further gains. Ukraine Government Picks Stellar to Help Build National Digital Currency
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 04. 14:00
The Stellar Development Foundation's work with Ukraine's government to digitize the hryvnia will officially launch this month. Ukraine Government Picks Stellar Development Foundation to Help Build National Digital Currency
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 04. 14:00
The Stellar Development Foundation's work with Ukraine's government to digitize the hryvnia will officially launch this month. Blockchain Platform Telos Launches Crypto Tokens That Act Like Treasurys
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 04. 12:29
The "T-Bond" non-fungible tokens will allow cryptocurrency projects to sell tokens that are locked until maturity conditions are met. DeVere Group CEO Sold Half of Bitcoin Holdings at All-Time High
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 04. 11:20
"It’s better to sell high and re-buy in the dips,’ Nigel Green said. DeVere Group CEO Sold Half of Bitcoin Holdings at Christmas Highs
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 04. 11:20
"It's better to sell high and re-buy in the dips," Nigel Green said. Bitcoin Suddenly Drops 13% as Altcoins Continue to Rise
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 04. 10:35
Bitcoin is charting a typical bull market correction amid increased expectations for price volatility. Shenzhen to Double Digital Yuan Giveaway in China’s Latest Lottery Test
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 04. 09:34
The latest digital currency giveaway is aimed to gauge user experience ahead of an expected launch. Ether Price Passes $1,150 to Hit Highest Since January 2018
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 04. 09:06
Ethereum's native cryptocurrency, ether, jumped to its highest level since early 2018 following a 43% gain last week. Crypto Long & Short: Looking Back on a Monumental Year
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 03. 22:01
Four crypto industry experts share their biggest insights from 2020 and what they mean for 2021. DOGE’s Gone Wild! Meme Coin Soars After Adult Star Says She’s a HODLer
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 03. 18:10
The price of dogecoin has soared 150% since the start of the new year since an adult star tweeted that she's been an investor since 2014. It’s Genesis Block Day. Do You Know Where Your Bitcoin Keys Are?
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 03. 15:36
"Not your keys, not your bitcoin." This week, two events want to help you on your road to financial self sovereignty. This Is What Global Open-Source Money Seems Like
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 03. 15:00
Some insist bitcoin simply can't be money because it has no basis in the material world. But the argument owes more to semantics than reality. The Unorthodox Trades That Will Drive Value in 2021, feat. Tony Greer
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 03. 14:00
The macro analyst looks at unexpected sources of strength in the economy. The Rise of Layer 2s Spells End for Altcoins
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 03. 13:00
Bitcoin is no longer limited to a single chain, meaning altcoins like ether are trending towards irrelevancy, says the neuroscientist and DeFi entrepreneur. Ether Trades Above $800 for the First Time Since 2018
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 03. 09:47
The native currency of the Ethereum network hit a nearly three-year high of $819.65 before settling back to $810. Ether Trades Above $900 for First Time Since 2018, Hours After Crossing $800
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 03. 09:47
The native currency of the Ethereum network hit a nearly three-year high of $914.20 before settling back to $809.86. Ether Soars Above $900 for First Time Since 2018, Hours After Crossing $800
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 03. 09:47
The native currency of the Ethereum network hit a nearly three-year high of $914.20 before settling back to $809.86. Ether Hits $1,000 for First Time Since 2018, Hours After Crossing $800
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 03. 09:47
The native currency of the Ethereum network hit a nearly three-year high of $914.20 before settling back to $809.86. Bitcoin Blasts Past $34K for First Time, Less Than 24 Hours After Blowing Through $30K
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 03. 09:06
Following a torrid December in which the price of bitcoin rose $10,000, three days into the new year it's up another $5,000. Bitcoin Options on Deribet Now Go to $200K After Recent Surge
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 03. 00:32
The folks over at Deribit apparently think the recent explosion in the price of bitcoin (BTC) from $20,000 to around $32,000 in just over a month, including a 10% rise in the last 24 hours, merits offering traders the ability to bet on a rally to $200,000 by late December. Read also: Bitcoin Worth $1B […] Bitcoin Options on Deribit Now Go to $200K After Recent Surge
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 03. 00:32
The folks over at Deribit apparently think the recent explosion in the price of bitcoin (BTC) from $20,000 to around $32,000 in just over a month, including a 10% rise in the last 24 hours, merits offering traders the ability to bet on a rally to $200,000 by late December. Read also: Bitcoin Worth $1B […] Bitcoin Worth $1B Leaves Coinbase as Institutions ‘FOMO’ Buy: Analyst
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 02. 21:50
Coinbase Pro exchange registered an outflow of over 35,000 bitcoin worth more than $1 billion early Saturday. More Aussies Back Bitcoin, the Underdog
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 02. 16:00
Aussie resilience (and bitcoin) binds us together during times of fear, uncertainty and doubt, says the head of a local exchange. Why Impact Investing and Crypto Are Mutually Beneficial
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 02. 15:00
Two of the fastest growing alternative investment classes – ESG and crypto – are mutually beneficial, says the CEO of Fasset. Why Bitcoin Is Bigger Than an Inflation Hedge, feat. Dan Tapiero
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 02. 14:00
The prominent gold and bitcoin macro commenter discusses a new generation of institutional investors. Bitcoin Hits $30K for 1st Time Ever; HODLers Get a Belated New Year’s Gift
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 02. 12:28
On Nov. 30, bitcoin breeched a nearly three-year high of $19,793. Since then the cryptocurrency has gained more than $10,000. Bitcoin Hits $31K for First Time a Little More Than an Hour After Blowing Past $30K
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 02. 12:28
On Nov. 30, bitcoin breeched a nearly three-year high of $19,793. Since then the cryptocurrency has gained more than $10,000. Bitcoin Crosses $31K for First Time, an Hour After Tearing Through $30K
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 02. 12:28
On Nov. 30, bitcoin breeched a nearly three-year high of $19,793. Since then the cryptocurrency has gained more than $11,000. Bitcoin Crosses $32K for First Time, Hours After Tearing Through $30K
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 02. 12:28
On Nov. 30, bitcoin breeched a nearly three-year high of $19,793. Since then the cryptocurrency has gained more than $11,000. Bitcoin Ablaze, Shoots Past $32K for First Time, Hours After Tearing Through $30K
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 02. 12:28
On Nov. 30, bitcoin breeched a nearly three-year high of $19,793. Since then the cryptocurrency has gained more than $11,000. Bitcoin Ablaze, Shoots Past $33K for First Time, Hours After Tearing Through $30K
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 02. 12:28
On Nov. 30, bitcoin breeched a nearly three-year high of $19,793. Since then the cryptocurrency has gained more than $11,000. Bitcoin Blasts Past $33K for First Time, Hours After Blowing Through $30K
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 02. 12:28
On Nov. 30, bitcoin breeched a nearly three-year high of $19,793. Since then the cryptocurrency has gained more than $11,000. Bitcoin Blasts Past $34K for First Time, Hours After Blowing Through $30K
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 02. 12:28
On Nov. 30, bitcoin breeched a nearly three-year high of $19,793. Since then the cryptocurrency has gained more than $11,000. Bitcoin Is Digital Social Justice, feat. Tyrone Ross
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 01. 19:15
The podcaster and CEO of Onramp Invest discusses DeFi, income inequality and the opportunity for bitcoin in 2021. NFT Art Sales Reached All-Time High of $8.2M in December
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 01. 18:37
With sales of physical art down because of the pandemic, NFT-based artwork have taken off. Bittrex to Delist Privacy Coins Monero, Dash and Zcash
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 01. 18:31
While Bittrex gave no reason for the removals, exchanges around the world have been moving to delist coins that seek to hide the activity of their users. Bittrex to Delist ‘Privacy Coins’ Monero, Dash and Zcash
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 01. 18:31
While Bittrex gave no reason for the removals, exchanges around the world have been moving to delist coins that seek to hide the activity of their users. Ode to Satoshi
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 01. 17:00
On today's holiday episode of Markets Daily, we celebrate the new year with a classic song from the early days of bitcoin, written and performed by John Barrett. Stablecoins, ‘Unsung Heroes and Other Institutional Crypto Takeaways
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 01. 16:00
Vision Hill's Dan Zuller runs through his 10 takeaways from institutional crypto investing, and looks ahead. Stablecoins, ‘Unsung Heroes’ and Other Institutional Crypto Takeaways
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 01. 16:00
Vision Hill's Dan Zuller runs through his 10 takeaways from institutional crypto investing, and looks ahead. Lessons in Failing to Apply Blockchain and AI to Combat COVID
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 01. 13:00
Blockchain tech is well suited to manage aspects of the fight against the coronavirus. Why hasn't it been used more? 
