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2022. Feb. 28. 21:45
The NFL All Day maker is adding an SVP of engineering from Dropbox and a CFO from Recharge Payments as the company’s football marketplace goes live.2022. Feb. 28. 21:33
2022. Feb. 28. 21:29
Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptos rallied on Monday as talks between Russia and Ukraine are expected to continue in coming days. History shows geopolitical events tend to be short-lived, although more volatility is expected before a price recovery.2022. Feb. 28. 21:27
At Morgan’s arraignment on Monday, prosecutors told a D.C. judge that they’re in talks with the defense to find a “resolution” to the criminal case that would see Morgan avoid trial.2022. Feb. 28. 20:46
2022. Feb. 28. 20:38
The project raised an eye-popping $70 million to create a Pokemon-like metaverse game. It’s off to a rough start.2022. Feb. 28. 20:26
U.S. officials also hope crypto exchanges will block sanctioned individuals regardless of where they're headquartered.2022. Feb. 28. 19:12
The organization’s recent partnership with trade group MEF is meant to help with large-scale projects like measuring tailpipe emissions.2022. Feb. 28. 18:58
Bitcoin (BTC) bulls are active on intraday charts, pushing price above the $40K price level. The current resistance zone must hold in order to confirm upside targets toward $43K and $46K. For now, upside appears limited given long-term bearish signals.2022. Feb. 28. 18:55
The company published its latest attestation report, giving more details about their assets.2022. Feb. 28. 18:40
A net $36 million went into digital-asset funds last week with major outflows in Europe but large inflows in the Americas.2022. Feb. 28. 18:15
AMC already accepts bitcoin and ether, among other cryptocurrencies.2022. Feb. 28. 16:30
“Having now gone through the process, we are well-positioned to guide our clients around building a corporate NFT strategy,” KPMG said.2022. Feb. 28. 16:11
The new miners boast power efficiency of 26 J/TH, better than most Bitmain and MicroBT models, according to miner and client Griid Infrastructure.2022. Feb. 28. 15:00
Crypto-friendly stc Bahrain will launch a Chainlink node, joining Deutsche Telekom and Swisscom.2022. Feb. 28. 13:55
The question was asked during a bail hearing and a court order didn't say it needed an answer.2022. Feb. 28. 13:54
Bitcoin was trading flat to negative even as the European stocks and the S&P 500 futures got a slight tailwind.2022. Feb. 28. 12:51
The U.S. Treasury has prohibited transactions with the Central Bank of Russia and imposed sanctions on a key Russian sovereign wealth fund.2022. Feb. 28. 11:31
Around $10 million in crypto donations sent to the Ukrainian government have already been spent.2022. Feb. 28. 11:06
Talks between delegates from Russia and Ukraine have commenced in Belarus with the aim of ending hostilities between the two countries.2022. Feb. 28. 10:31
Even so, crypto-market upside likely to be limited for the next six months by Fed tightening, macroeconomic headwinds.2022. Feb. 28. 09:52
A Ukraine born company answers the call; U.S.-based KrakenFX explains why it won't.2022. Feb. 28. 09:31
The U.K. government is proposing a set of reforms giving it greater powers to seize crypto assets to tackle money laundering.2022. Feb. 28. 09:06
Binance says the money will be donated to NGOs on the ground to help refugees and children.2022. Feb. 28. 08:54
The sustainability of bitcoin's gains is under question, as the escalating U.S.-Ukraine crisis has led to stress in the dollar funding markets.2022. Feb. 28. 08:01
The country faces sanctions from the West as the war against Ukraine transcends into economic and financial cripples.2022. Feb. 28. 07:42
Brokers will not be able to execute trades on Russian equities for non-residents as central bank prepares for a tumultuous market opening.2022. Feb. 28. 06:28
Ruble-denominated crypto trading volumes rise as the West's punitive sanctions on Russia trigger a flight away from Russia's fiat currency.2022. Feb. 28. 05:33
FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried, Chain.com CEO Deepak Thapliyal make significant donations to the humanitarian effort.2022. Feb. 28. 00:29
The guilty plea of the founders of the crypto trading platform avoided a trial; bitcoin dropped below $37,500 on Sunday after Russian President Vladimir Putin placed his nuclear forces on alert.2022. Feb. 27. 19:53
The Russian art collective Pussy Riot is helping to coordinate UkraineDAO.2022. Feb. 27. 15:50
When even Mark Zuckerberg says there’s a “clear trend” away from data collection, you know the pendulum is swinging.2022. Feb. 26. 19:30
2022. Feb. 26. 16:58
The Ethereum wallet listed by the government has received almost $4 million in crypto so far.2022. Feb. 26. 16:01
The term, sometimes known as the "s-word," combines the words stagnation and inflation, and describes an economy with high inflation and low economic growth.2022. Feb. 26. 11:45
2022. Feb. 25. 23:51
The U.S. has already added various Russian oligarchs, their families and major banks in Russia to the OFAC sanctions list.2022. Feb. 25. 22:55
If the U.S. doesn’t move on a digital dollar, it can lose its technological and financial edge, “Crypto Dad” told CoinDesk TV.2022. Feb. 25. 21:37
Developers hope the forthcoming JoinMarket UI will give people an easier way to use CoinJoins to keep their Bitcoin transactions private.2022. Feb. 25. 21:22
Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptos extended gains into Friday, although some traders expect rallies to fade amid geopolitical uncertainty. Altcoins led the way higher, which could point to bullish sentiment over the short-term.2022. Feb. 25. 20:18
Rising alongside Bitcoin are equity markets, with the Nasdaq higher by 4% from its worst levels on Thursday morning.2022. Feb. 25. 19:52
Wu announced her departure on Twitter after just over a year at Coinbase’s venture arm.2022. Feb. 25. 19:47
Global finance has never been more interconnected, and the consequences of being excluded could be dire.2022. Feb. 25. 19:20
Bitcoin (BTC) registered initial downside exhaustion signals, which typically precede brief upswings in price. Still, long-term momentum remains weak, suggesting limited upside toward the $40K-$46K resistance zone.2022. Feb. 25. 19:20
The European parliament earlier today postponed a vote on a package of crypto regulations.2022. Feb. 25. 16:40
The industry can't fix what ails Web 2 without support from states like the U.S., says CoinDesk's chief content officer.2022. Feb. 25. 16:20
The non-profit is also raising funds in bitcoin but Patreon was the most convenient way for foreigners to donate to the fund, according to the charity's director.2022. Feb. 25. 16:09
The video, which depicted a raft crowded with migrants, was a “poor choice” for an NFT, a spokesperson for the AP said.2022. Feb. 25. 14:56
It’s the latest in a long line of traditional finance executives exiting their positions to join the crypto industry.2022. Feb. 25. 14:36
A leaked draft has drawn criticism for including a provision that sought to ban the use of cryptocurrencies that rely on proof-of-work.2022. Feb. 25. 14:22
Analysts covering the cryptocurrency exchange say they’re not concerned about market volatility.2022. Feb. 25. 13:56
The KuCoin Community Chain (KCC) has unveiled a $50 million accelerator program aimed at empowering projects in its ecosystem.2022. Feb. 25. 13:43
Bitcoin was trading flat to negative even as the European stocks and the S&P 500 futures got a slight tailwind.2022. Feb. 25. 11:21
Bitcoin's recovery from one-month lows has some investors saying the rebound is likely to continue, and activity in the options market suggests they may be right.2022. Feb. 25. 10:38
The pool is possibly the first of its kind to cut services to Russian users.2022. Feb. 25. 10:03
Portuguese soccer club Sporting Lisbon and Italian team Spezia have cancelled their sponsorship deals with Turkish crypto firm Bitci, according to a Bloomberg report Friday.2022. Feb. 25. 09:38
Tokens of the decentralized payments platform posted the biggest gains amid a broader recovery in major cryptos.2022. Feb. 25. 08:56
Crypto markets rallied on Friday to almost fully retrace losses from Thursday’s declines.2022. Feb. 24. 23:26
Indian crypto industry and government officials have continued to discuss possible changes to regulations announced earlier this month; bitcoin returns to its perch above $38,000.2022. Feb. 24. 23:07
The zkEVM test network will be the first of its kind and could change the Ethereum scaling landscape in the near future.2022. Feb. 24. 22:58
The detail adds another layer of intrigue to the seemingly inexplicable hack of IRA Financial Trust, an institutional partner of the Gemini exchange.2022. Feb. 24. 22:34
The payments firm formerly known as Square took note of a slowdown in business in January due to the Omicron variant, but a growth recovery thus far in February.2022. Feb. 24. 22:20
The Thursday announcement stems from a late-2020 enforcement action.2022. Feb. 24. 22:02
Recruiters at ETHDenver say a shortage of developer talent is inflating salaries and brewing up competition in the industry building Web 3.2022. Feb. 24. 21:55
Russia attacks Ukraine... Here's everything you need to know about what it means for crypto markets and the digital-asset industry.2022. Feb. 24. 21:35
The U.S.’s largest crypto exchange expects lower trading volumes and monthly transacting users in Q1.2022. Feb. 24. 21:26
Bitcoin (BTC) is attempting to pare earlier losses after Russia's unprovoked attack on Ukraine. Altcoins underperformed, and bitcoin's market cap continued to rise, suggesting a flight to safety among crypto investors.2022. Feb. 24. 20:55
A digital wallet raising funds to support the Ukrainian army has received over $700,000 in bitcoin.2022. Feb. 24. 20:40
CoinDesk’s DeFi reporter shares some perspective on Ethereum’s most optimistic conference to date.2022. Feb. 24. 20:32
Bitcoin is up more than $4K from its weakest levels of the day, while the Nasdaq has moved sharply into positive territory.2022. Feb. 24. 19:37
Several European countries have also announced sanctions to try and force Russia to cease hostilities after it invaded Ukraine.2022. Feb. 24. 19:35
Bitcoin was cast by some investors as a potential "store of value." Instead, as geopolitical tensions rise, the cryptocurrency's price has fallen.2022. Feb. 24. 19:22
A pseudonymous collector withdrew 104 CryptoPunks from Sotheby's. What does it mean for the future of splashy NFT auctions?2022. Feb. 24. 18:20
The global community hopes financial penalties against Russian officials might encourage a swift end to its military actions. Cryptocurrency is an unlikely workaround for Vladimir Putin’s government, according to sanctions and blockchain experts.2022. Feb. 24. 18:00
The company was founded by former ConsenSys Chief Strategy Officer Sam Cassatt.2022. Feb. 24. 17:49
Core came public last month via a SPAC deal, but has struggled alongside declines for the crypto.2022. Feb. 24. 17:22
Tether, which is supposed to represent a $1 value as a dollar-linked stablecoin, is trading above its peg on the Ukrainian exchange amid tensions.2022. Feb. 24. 16:27
Bitcoin (BTC) extended losses from the Asia trading day, although lower support at $30K could stabilize the correction. There are initial signs of downside exhaustion worth monitoring. Still, momentum signals remain negative, which suggests limited upside from here.2022. Feb. 24. 16:16
The ruling paves the way for violators to be criminally prosecuted with a punishment of up to ten years in prison and fines of up to $79,000.2022. Feb. 24. 16:16
The ruling paves the way for violators to be criminally prosecuted with a punishment of up to ten years in prison and fines of up to $79,000.2022. Feb. 24. 16:00
InfStones is among a crop of firms aiming to become the Amazon Web Services of Web 3.2022. Feb. 24. 15:39
Bitcoin, por su parte, fue considerado como un activo menos riesgoso por parte de los inversores.2022. Feb. 24. 15:34
Most bitcoiner owners aren't cypherpunks and don't require an energy-intensive consensus mechanism. A tax would shift them on to sensible alternatives.2022. Feb. 24. 15:00
Investors receiving airdrops should be aware of the tax implications of their newly-earned tokens to avoid unwelcome surprises from the IRS.2022. Feb. 24. 14:30
The two agencies' differing opinions are impeding the development of comprehensive guidelines that would protect investors and ensure crypto's development.2022. Feb. 24. 14:30
A tax consultant and CPA analyzes the recent decision by the IRS to refund $3,200 to the Tennessee couple taxed on their Tezos staking rewards.2022. Feb. 24. 14:23
Crypto-focused technology firm Elwood, owned by billionaire fund manager Alan Howard, is to integrate its trading platform with Bloomberg's Asset and Investment Manager (AIM) system.2022. Feb. 24. 14:15
Uncle Sam may collect tax on every loan and repayment of cryptocurrency which may catch users by surprise, creating a tax trap that could impair the rapidly emerging DeFi industry.2022. Feb. 24. 14:11
Casual collectors may be in for a rude awakening this year.2022. Feb. 24. 14:06
Aptos is eyeing a $2 billion valuation for its bid to bring the Diem blockchain into users’ hands, sources tell CoinDesk.2022. Feb. 24. 14:00
Crypto lending platform Celsius will get exposure to yield from Wintermute and Amber by delegating $30 million of wETH to Maple’s pools2022. Feb. 24. 13:59
Bitcoin was trading flat to negative even as the European stocks and the S&P 500 futures got a slight tailwind.2022. Feb. 24. 13:50
The conversation about crypto should move beyond its long-term legitimacy as an investible asset class to a new debate: Do cryptocurrencies belong in retirement accounts – and how?2022. Feb. 24. 13:50
A sizable proportion of “advisor alpha” can be generated from effective investment-related tax planning strategies alone.2022. Feb. 24. 13:47
Russia’s war with Ukraine hit global markets on Thursday, causing crypto prices to slump.2022. Feb. 24. 13:28
Cryptocurrency markets followed a slide in global stocks and futures as Russian troops went further into Ukraine territory this morning.2022. Feb. 24. 13:24
The EU is setting up an anti-money laundering watchdog, and leaders want it to have strict oversight of crypto firms.2022. Feb. 24. 13:04
2022. Feb. 24. 12:26
Some $14 trillion of cryptocurrency capital gains were created last year, and tax bills need to be paid.2022. Feb. 24. 12:00
The NFT platform known for its music marketplace is launching a series of one-of-one sports NFTs that grant holders exclusive perks.2022. Feb. 24. 11:49
A draft regulatory package calls for the restriction of cryptocurrencies that use proof-of-work consensus mechanisms.2022. Feb. 24. 09:55
The crypto market valuation dropped almost 9% over 24 hours, with some analysts saying the asset class remains a risky offering for investors.2022. Feb. 24. 09:06
Ukraine's central bank banned the issuance of electronic money and the replenishment of electronic wallets following Russia's invasion.2022. Feb. 24. 08:01
The consortium wants to tackle cross-border technical and regulatory interoperability for security tokens.2022. Feb. 24. 07:44
Some observers said Fed's tightening cycle is likely to be much shallower than expected.2022. Feb. 24. 06:49
The world's largest cryptocurrency by market value was trading about $35,360 at time of writing after passing $39,000 on Tuesday.2022. Feb. 24. 06:27
Global markets faltered as Russia ordered a military operation into Ukraine’s Donbas region, causing a drastic drop in crypto markets.2022. Feb. 24. 05:02
A more sustainable, impactful P2E ecosystem must be free, fair, transparent and purposefully decentralized.2022. Feb. 24. 00:32
The sale was expected to draw up to $30 million before it was abruptly canceled by the seller.2022. Feb. 23. 23:02
White hat hacker Jay Freeman stopped a potential $750 million vulnerability from being exploited on three of Ethereum's layer 2 networks.2022. Feb. 23. 22:51
The Series A was co-led by Solana Ventures and Jump Crypto.2022. Feb. 23. 22:25
With contributions from Filipino-American rapper Allan Pineda Lindo, the First Mint Fund helps mint NFTs for aspiring artists in Southeast Asia. Leah Callon-Butler meets volunteer-manager AJ Dimarucot.2022. Feb. 23. 21:49
2022. Feb. 23. 21:24
Bitcoin (BTC) reversed earlier losses on Wednesday as geopolitical concerns linger. Meanwhile, the rally in stablecoins such as LUNA could indicate a flight to safety among crypto traders.2022. Feb. 23. 19:55
Traders showed some optimism even as President Joe Biden announced more sanctions.2022. Feb. 23. 19:49
With the U.S. tax deadline (April 18) around the corner, confusion about cryptocurrency taxes abounds. Here are some ways you might have your facts wrong, according to ZenLedger COO, Dan Hunnum. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Tax Week.2022. Feb. 23. 19:48
The platform, which doesn’t require buyers to own a digital wallet, focuses on art and pop culture collectibles.2022. Feb. 23. 19:46
Bitcoin (BTC) price bounce was short-lived as sellers reacted to the $40,000 resistance zone. Upside appears limited due to negative momentum signals and persistent selling pressure. Support at $30K and $36K could stabilize the pullback.2022. Feb. 23. 19:31
We may be on the cusp of seeing the effect that widely coordinated, government-imposed sanctions have on digital currencies (and currencies’ ability to bypass this type of financial censorship).2022. Feb. 23. 19:00
High school students, Web 2 converts and crypto founders spent a week building the future of finance in a jam-packed venue. What comes next?2022. Feb. 23. 17:37
Financial censorship in Canada is creating new crypto converts. But BTC's price isn't following - yet.2022. Feb. 23. 17:13
The crypto exchange said it hopes Platt’s appointment will help it capitalize on the over $300 billion luxury goods market.2022. Feb. 23. 16:08
The music giant is adding blockchain-based gaming to its repertoire in an effort to expand revenue streams for its roster of musicians.2022. Feb. 23. 15:24
Digital asset manager Valkyrie Investments is now offering a protocol treasury management service to blockchain projects.2022. Feb. 23. 15:00
The popular blockchain bridge is looking to expand its services in 2022.2022. Feb. 23. 14:45
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of Japan's largest financial institutions, has decided to suspend its high-speed blockchain payment network.2022. Feb. 23. 14:30
For crypto users who use multiple exchanges or wallets, understanding how the IRS treats cost basis assignment can eliminate confusion.2022. Feb. 23. 14:30
StarkNet uses rollups to squash Ethereum’s crushing gas fees2022. Feb. 23. 14:22
Startups that help Americans calculate their crypto taxes have been raising hundreds of millions of dollars. Even traditional tax-prep firms are rolling out crypto services.2022. Feb. 23. 14:21
Repurposing tax reporting designed for equity trading ignores the innovation brought about by wallet-to-wallet transactions.2022. Feb. 23. 14:20
A third-party information reporting system is incompatible in Web 3 because its transactions don’t have a third-party. What comes next?2022. Feb. 23. 14:20
A lack of guidance on everything from staking rewards to NFTs means there’s a certain amount of guesswork involved in tax filings.2022. Feb. 23. 14:00
The collaboration between 1Password and Phantom is intended to make crypto security human-centric by simplifying login management and lowering the barrier to entry.2022. Feb. 23. 13:53
Bitcoin was trading flat to negative even as the European stocks and the S&P 500 futures got a slight tailwind.2022. Feb. 23. 13:50
Analysts are divided on the outlook for America’s largest cryptocurrency exchange.2022. Feb. 23. 13:15
Tax revenue inflows from bitcoin mining companies could represent a meaningful windfall for the United States government.2022. Feb. 23. 13:00
Web 3 browser Opera has integrated with decentralized finance (DeFi) trading platform DeversiFi to bring a Layer 2 Ethereum to its users.2022. Feb. 23. 13:00
Ignite says it’s now a “product-first” company focused on the development of its Cosmos portfolio manager and blockchain development platform.2022. Feb. 23. 13:00
Web 3 fantasy sports game from Fast Break Labs also saw investment from League of Legends developer Riot Games’ Thomas Vu.2022. Feb. 23. 12:52
Authorities are still working to eliminate the industry, months after it was banned.2022. Feb. 23. 12:36
Increased investor interest means that sustainability has become an important consideration for crypto, the bank said.2022. Feb. 23. 12:30
Developers gathered in Denver to discuss all things Ethereum: staking, DAOs and decentralized finance (DeFi).2022. Feb. 23. 11:26
LUNA's fortunes are closely tied to UST. The stablecoin's creation is facilitated by burning LUNA.2022. Feb. 23. 10:31
Prices of major cryptocurrencies were up as much as 16% on Wednesday after nearly a week of downslide.2022. Feb. 23. 09:00
Aventus wants to bring business-friendly blockchain applications to the Polkadot network.2022. Feb. 23. 06:18
Developers behind the memecoin moved 625 binance coins in rugged funds via privacy tool Tornado Cash this morning.2022. Feb. 23. 05:20
India's advertising watchdog had been framing guidelines for virtual digital assets.2022. Feb. 23. 04:37
2022. Feb. 22. 23:40
Strict regulations on gaming in China and Korea, among other countries, are likely to reduce the market for GameFi in the Asia Pacific Rim region. Bitcoin and ether were up slightly during U.S. trading hours.2022. Feb. 22. 22:41
Christine Moy's post was short on details but a "we're gonna make it" sign-off hinted at future crypto plans.2022. Feb. 22. 22:19
The fresh funding will go towards a new reserve to help strengthen the peg for the UST stablecoin.2022. Feb. 22. 21:16
Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies remain weighed down by geopolitical tensions. The bitcoin Fear & Greed Index entered "extreme fear" territory last week, indicating bearish sentiment among traders. And Bitcoin's blockchain activity is slowing.2022. Feb. 22. 20:45
Adam Tooze asked if bitcoin politics is self-deluded. Cypherpunks are just resourceful.2022. Feb. 22. 20:44
The project, introduced by senator Flávio Arns, has to be voted on by the Senate plenary and then if approved, by the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies.2022. Feb. 22. 20:26
The situation shows the limitations of a government’s ability to thwart transactions on decentralized systems – but also the limitations of those systems to circumvent such sanctions.2022. Feb. 22. 19:20
Bitcoin (BTC) remains in sell-off mode, evidenced by a loss of upside momentum. The cryptocurrency is 45% off its all-time high near $69K, and could find lower support around $30K.2022. Feb. 22. 19:01
Funds will be used for developing new technology, team expansion and potential acquisitions, the company said.