Why We Need Crypto Payments to Work

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 29. 22:52

Why We Need Crypto Payments to Work One word: competition. This op-ed is part of CoinDesk's Payments Week.

Bitcoin pierde impulso y su soporte se ubica en $35K-37K

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 29. 22:28

Bitcoin pierde impulso y su soporte se ubica en $35K-37K El rango de trading de BTC podría persistir hasta la próxima semana.

Panamá aprueba ley cripto que regula transacciones y aplica exenciones impositivas

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 29. 21:06

Panamá aprueba ley cripto que regula transacciones y aplica exenciones impositivas El proyecto de ley regula el comercio de criptomonedas y les aplica 0% de impuestos a las ganancias de capital.

Please Don’t Buy a 'KYC’d' Wallet for the Bored Apes Team’s Otherside Mint

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 29. 21:05

Please Don’t Buy a 'KYC’d' Wallet for the Bored Apes Team’s Otherside Mint Yuga Labs’ long awaited “Otherside” NFT sale has spawned a secondary market for specially registered Ethereum addresses. Caveat emptor.

Please Don’t Buy a ‘KYC’d’ Wallet for the Bored Apes Team’s Otherside Mint

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 29. 21:05

Please Don’t Buy a ‘KYC’d’ Wallet for the Bored Apes Team’s Otherside Mint Yuga Labs’ long awaited “Otherside” NFT sale has spawned a secondary market for specially registered Ethereum addresses. Caveat emptor.

Market Wrap: Cryptos and Stocks Dip Ahead of Seasonally Strong May

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 29. 20:36

Market Wrap: Cryptos and Stocks Dip Ahead of Seasonally Strong May Bitcoin (BTC) is lagging equities, gold and other commodities so far this year. Still, May tends to be a seasonally strong month for crypto and other speculative assets.

5 Questions for Chris ‘Crypto Dad’ Giancarlo

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 29. 20:29

5 Questions for Chris ‘Crypto Dad’ Giancarlo Covering regulation, digital dollars and financial inclusion. This article is part of “Payments Week.”

Aciertos y desafíos de bitcoin en El Salvador, según la compañía que facilitó su adopción

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 29. 20:22

Aciertos y desafíos de bitcoin en El Salvador, según la compañía que facilitó su adopción Athena Bitcoin implementó cajeros automáticos de bitcoin una semana después de que el presidente de El Salvador legalizara bitcoin como moneda de curso legal. A pesar de problemas en el lanzamiento, la empresa sigue siendo optimista con el proyecto. Este artículo forma parte de la Payments Week de CoinDesk.

Juno Blockchain Community Officially Votes to Revoke Whale’s Tokens

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 29. 20:17

Juno Blockchain Community Officially Votes to Revoke Whale’s Tokens Takumi Asano says he may pursue legal action against the Cosmos-based chain’s validators unless the confiscated funds are returned to his investors.

Wall Street’s Latest ‘Market Manipulation’ Scandal Should Be a Wake-Up Call for Crypto

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 29. 18:42

Wall Street’s Latest ‘Market Manipulation’ Scandal Should Be a Wake-Up Call for Crypto Archegos levered a small basket of equities to the moon before it imploded - and took big stocks down with it. Similarly overlooked risks in crypto could leave traders holding the bag.

Labor Costs Jump by Most in 2 Decades, Adding to Inflationary Surge

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 29. 18:26

Labor Costs Jump by Most in 2 Decades, Adding to Inflationary Surge Both the employment cost index (ECI) and personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index accelerated in the first quarter, adding inflationary pressure.

How Crypto Could Spearhead Retail Payments in 2022

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 29. 18:12

How Crypto Could Spearhead Retail Payments in 2022 Attracted by its reduced fees, faster transactions, and choice selection, here's how retailers could move to embrace the booming industry, which shows no signs of slowing down.

Alex Adelman: The Rewards of Bitcoin

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 29. 18:06

Alex Adelman: The Rewards of Bitcoin The founder of Lolli on why New York is behind Miami in attracting crypto startups and how brands can use bitcoin to win more customers. Adelman is a speaker at CoinDesk's Consensus festival in June.

Crypto’s Diversity Problem: It’s Complicated

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 29. 17:48

Crypto’s Diversity Problem: It’s Complicated Permissionless innovation lowers barriers for disadvantaged groups but crypto is still dominated in key ways by white males, says CoinDesk's chief content officer.

Bitcoin Momentum Weakens; Support at $35K-$37K

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 29. 17:44

Bitcoin Momentum Weakens; Support at $35K-$37K Bitcoin (BTC) price momentum has weakened over the past month, which suggests the current trading range could persist into next week. Upside appears to be limited.

Swiss National Bank Owns No Bitcoin, but Could Buy in the Future, Chair Says

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 29. 16:43

Swiss National Bank Owns No Bitcoin, but Could Buy in the Future, Chair Says Buying the cryptocurrency technically feasible, but didn't meet norms, Thomas Jordan said.

Swiss National Bank Owns No Bitcoin, but Could Buy in the Future, Chairman Says

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 29. 16:43

Swiss National Bank Owns No Bitcoin, but Could Buy in the Future, Chairman Says Buying the cryptocurrency technically feasible, but didn't meet norms, Thomas Jordan said.

Nexo Token Enjoys Short-Lived Rally Upon Binance Listing

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 29. 16:17

Nexo Token Enjoys Short-Lived Rally Upon Binance Listing  The NEXO token surged nearly 60% after Binance's listing went live earlier Friday.

Banks Don’t Need Extra Crypto Protections Yet, EU Regulator Says

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 29. 16:07

Banks Don’t Need Extra Crypto Protections Yet, EU Regulator Says The European Banking Authority said it will kick off work to map out crypto activities and spot new financial risks this year.

International Tax Consortium Lists ‘Red Flag Indicators’ of Fraud in NFT Marketplaces

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 29. 15:47

International Tax Consortium Lists ‘Red Flag Indicators’ of Fraud in NFT Marketplaces The guidance, which is the first of its kind from the Joint Chiefs of Global Tax Enforcement, lists both strong and moderate indicators of fraud.

Belgian Registration for New Crypto Firms Kicks In on Sunday

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 29. 14:07

Belgian Registration for New Crypto Firms Kicks In on Sunday Existing wallet providers have until June 1 to notify under the anti-money laundering law

How to Build Decentralized Twitter

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 29. 13:31

How to Build Decentralized Twitter Crypto-based social media will be shaped by existing statutes, regulations and norms – and may be limited by its tech.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Down as Market Braces For 50bps Fed Rate Hike

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 29. 13:30

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Down as Market Braces For 50bps Fed Rate Hike The latest moves in crypto markets in context for April 29, 2022.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Down as Market Braces for Fed's 50 Basis Point Rate Hike

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 29. 13:30

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Down as Market Braces for Fed's 50 Basis Point Rate Hike The latest moves in crypto markets in context for April 29, 2022.

What Happens if Stablecoins Win?

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 29. 13:27

What Happens if Stablecoins Win? A roundtable discussion about the future of payments, balance sheets and global financial markets.

WisdomTree's Q1 Crypto Assets Managed Increases by 23% to $324M

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 29. 12:58

WisdomTree's Q1 Crypto Assets Managed Increases by 23% to $324M Asset manager WisdomTree recorded a net loss of $10.3 million for the quarter ending March 31, compared to profit of $15.1 million for the year-earlier period.

Layer 2, Decentralized Exchanges Show Strong Growth on Ethereum in Q1 2022

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 29. 12:25

Layer 2, Decentralized Exchanges Show Strong Growth on Ethereum in Q1 2022 However, the average daily active addresses increased nominally, implying most growth came from existing users.

Gate Ventures on Track to Close $200M Crypto Fund by Q3

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 29. 11:38

Gate Ventures on Track to Close $200M Crypto Fund by Q3 The VC arm of Gate.io will invest in layer 1 and layer 2 protocols that can help build an open internet.

ApeCoin Futures See $36M in Liquidations After Volatile Trading

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 29. 08:51

ApeCoin Futures See $36M in Liquidations After Volatile Trading The tokens have surged and sunk as new features in the Bored Ape Yacht Club ecosystem went live.

DBS Will Focus on Institutional Crypto Before Looking at Retail Trading Desk

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 29. 07:20

DBS Will Focus on Institutional Crypto Before Looking at Retail Trading Desk DBS’ Gupta said that institutional and accredited crypto is the bank’s focus for now, but doesn’t entirely rule out a retail crypto platform

US Labor Department Has ‘Grave Concerns’ About Fidelity’s Plan for Bitcoin in 401(k) Retirement Plans, Wall Street Journal Reports

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 29. 06:44

US Labor Department Has ‘Grave Concerns’ About Fidelity’s Plan for Bitcoin in 401(k) Retirement Plans, Wall Street Journal Reports The Labor Department is scheduled to meet with Fidelity to express concerns.

First Mover Asia: Hong Kong Isn’t Sure if It Needs a CBDC

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 28. 22:30

First Mover Asia: Hong Kong Isn’t Sure if It Needs a CBDC The issues that have prompted other countries to explore a central bank digital currency don’t exist to the same extent in Hong Kong.

Goldman Sachs Makes Its First Bitcoin-Backed Loan: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 28. 20:41

Goldman Sachs Makes Its First Bitcoin-Backed Loan: Report The global investment bank allowed a borrower to use the cryptocurrency as collateral for a cash loan.

Goldman Sachs Makes Its First Bitcoin-Backed Loan

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 28. 20:41

Goldman Sachs Makes Its First Bitcoin-Backed Loan The global investment bank allowed a borrower to use the cryptocurrency as collateral for a cash loan.

Bitcoin mantiene su soporte, con una resistencia en $43.000

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 28. 20:33

Bitcoin mantiene su soporte, con una resistencia en $43.000 La acción del precio actual es similar a lo que ocurrió en 2018-2019.

Robinhood's Q1 Crypto Revenue Rises Slightly From Previous Quarter

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 28. 20:19

Robinhood's Q1 Crypto Revenue Rises Slightly From Previous Quarter The company's quarterly revenue from cryptocurrency trading increased about $6 million to $54 million.

Market Wrap: Cryptos Mixed as Bitcoin Trades Near $40K

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 28. 20:18

Market Wrap: Cryptos Mixed as Bitcoin Trades Near $40K Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptos continued to stabilize on Thursday, tracking gains in stocks. Meanwhile, Bitcoin's network activity continues to hold up, for now, although changes in price can influence transaction volumes.

Las remesas mexicanas son las más grandes del continente; las empresas cripto quieren una parte

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 28. 20:06

Las remesas mexicanas son las más grandes del continente; las empresas cripto quieren una parte Bitso, Coinbase y Circle han lanzado nuevos servicios que aprovechan el flujo constante de dinero entre México y los Estados Unidos y se enfrentan a jugadores establecidos como Western Union. Este artículo forma parte de Payments Week de CoinDesk.

Panama's Crypto Law: No Legal Tender, but Digital Assets Exempt From Capital Gains Tax

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 28. 20:02

Panama's Crypto Law: No Legal Tender, but Digital Assets Exempt From Capital Gains Tax The sponsor of the freshly-passed legislation spoke on Twitter spaces on Thursday afternoon.

The Crypto Company Aiding El Salvador’s Bitcoin Adoption

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 28. 19:35

The Crypto Company Aiding El Salvador’s Bitcoin Adoption Chicago-based company Athena Bitcoin deployed bitcoin ATMs a week after El Salvador’s president legalized bitcoin as legal tender.

A Brief Overview of Crypto Payments in 5 Charts

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 28. 19:34

A Brief Overview of Crypto Payments in 5 Charts Bitcoin launched as a purely peer-to-peer version of electronic cash, inspiring the rise of other cryptocurrency payment options: Here is what the data shows.

US Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill to Give CFTC Crypto Spot Market Oversight

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 28. 19:27

US Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill to Give CFTC Crypto Spot Market Oversight U.S. Representatives Glenn Thompson (R-Pa.) and Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) reintroduced the Digital Commodity Exchange Act Thursday, which would create a comprehensive national framework for digital assets and give the Commodity Futures Trading Commission a greater role in overseeing the sector.

Bitcoin Back Over $40K as More Countries Embrace Crypto

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 28. 18:47

Bitcoin Back Over $40K as More Countries Embrace Crypto Fresh signs emerged of accumulation by investors and greater adoption by nations from Africa to Central and South America.

Bitcoin's Unfinished Business: Why Micropayments Still Matter

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 28. 18:45

Bitcoin's Unfinished Business: Why Micropayments Still Matter Tiny, cheap-to-deliver payments can open up new markets of small digital goods. Can a new wave of crypto-inflected startups plug a long-standing gap in the internet?

How Western Sanctions on Russia Could Make Crypto an International Reserve Currency

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 28. 18:31

How Western Sanctions on Russia Could Make Crypto an International Reserve Currency If oil and gas are one day denominated in cryptocurrency, we’re likely to see other industries start pegging their goods and services to crypto.

Three Arrows Capital to Move Headquarters to Dubai, Raise External Capital

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 28. 18:08

Three Arrows Capital to Move Headquarters to Dubai, Raise External Capital Crypto firms eye the Middle East amid regulatory scrutiny from Singaporean officials.

Bitcoin Holding Support; Resistance at $43K

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 28. 18:01

Bitcoin Holding Support; Resistance at $43K Bitcoin (BTC) is in a range that appears to be similar to what occurred in 2018 and 2019, which was a long period of relatively low returns. Support is at $37,500 and initial resistance is at $43K-$46K.

How Crypto Payments Shift Revenue to Creators, Not Platforms

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 28. 17:53

How Crypto Payments Shift Revenue to Creators, Not Platforms Blockchain cuts out the social media middleman. This article is part of CoinDesk’s Payments Week series.

Coinbase NFT Marketplace Beta Sees Less Than 900 Transactions in Opening Week

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 28. 17:10

Coinbase NFT Marketplace Beta Sees Less Than 900 Transactions in Opening Week The exchange’s long-awaited NFT marketplace saw 73 ETH in trade volume in its opening week after a small portion of its three million person waitlist was granted access to the platform.

U.S. Economy Shrinks Unexpectedly, Amplifying Recession Fears

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 28. 17:09

U.S. Economy Shrinks Unexpectedly, Amplifying Recession Fears Because cryptocurrency prices have recently started to move in correlation with equity markets, a slowdown in economic growth, which might signal an upcoming recession, could affect digital assets including bitcoin (BTC).

US Economy Shrinks Unexpectedly, Amplifying Recession Fears

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 28. 17:09

US Economy Shrinks Unexpectedly, Amplifying Recession Fears Because cryptocurrency prices have recently started to move in correlation with equity markets, a slowdown in economic growth, which might signal an upcoming recession, could affect digital assets including bitcoin (BTC).

Dubai-based Bybit Makes Move into Latin America With Launch of Brazil Operation

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 28. 16:32

Dubai-based Bybit Makes Move into Latin America With Launch of Brazil Operation Brazil is seen as a big prize, with a number of crypto exchanges eyeing the country in 2022.

Jaime Rogozinski: Why WallStreetBets Took Off

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 28. 16:32

Jaime Rogozinski: Why WallStreetBets Took Off "I keep my money in crypto. It’s easier to store money there," says WSB's co-founder. Rogozinski will appear at CoinDesk's Consensus festival in June.

Mark Zuckerberg to Investors: Expect Nothing From the Metaverse

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 28. 16:27

Mark Zuckerberg to Investors: Expect Nothing From the Metaverse In downplaying the near-term promise of Horizon Worlds and Oculus, the former Facebook seemed to confirm that its Meta rebrand was a strategic distraction.

Telegram Adds Crypto to Messaging App, Opening Path to Payments

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 28. 16:01

Telegram Adds Crypto to Messaging App, Opening Path to Payments Telegram has added the facility to send and receive Toncoin within the app, potentially opening up crypto payments to its 550 million users.

Crypto Added to Telegram by TON Stewards, Opening Path to Payments

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 28. 16:01

Crypto Added to Telegram by TON Stewards, Opening Path to Payments Telegram has added the facility to send and receive Toncoin within the app, potentially opening up crypto payments to its 550 million users.

Yieldstreet Partners With Osprey for Latest Crypto Fund

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 28. 15:55

Yieldstreet Partners With Osprey for Latest Crypto Fund The Enhanced Crypto Fund will offer exposure to up to 10 of the largest digital assets by market capitalization.

Ethereum Name Service NFTs Overtake BAYC in Daily Trade Volume

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 28. 15:44

Ethereum Name Service NFTs Overtake BAYC in Daily Trade Volume Daily trade volume of Ethereum Name Service domains on OpenSea has overtaken BAYC

Bitcoin Payments Remain in Their Infancy But There Are Green Shoots Everywhere

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 28. 15:41

Bitcoin Payments Remain in Their Infancy But There Are Green Shoots Everywhere Can cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and CBDCs coexist as methods of payment? Industry leaders shine light on the future of crypto payments. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Payments Week.

NFT Subscriptions Are Better Paywalls

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 28. 15:38

NFT Subscriptions Are Better Paywalls Turning subscriptions into a bearer asset is better for everyone, says our media columnist. This article is part of CoinDesk's Payments Week.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Draws Premium in Yen Markets, FX Volatility Spikes

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 28. 14:39

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Draws Premium in Yen Markets, FX Volatility Spikes The latest moves in crypto markets in context for April 28, 2022.

Dubai Real Estate Developer to Accept Crypto Payments Amid UAE Push for Crypto Hub Status

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 28. 13:19

Dubai Real Estate Developer to Accept Crypto Payments Amid UAE Push for Crypto Hub Status Several of the world's biggest crypto exchanges have flocked to the emirates in the last few months.

US, EU Members Among 60 Nations Calling for Open, Global Internet

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 28. 13:05

US, EU Members Among 60 Nations Calling for Open, Global Internet The "Declaration for the Future of the Internet" calls for the network to return to its decentralized roots, and warns against disinformation, ransomware and privacy violations.

OurSong Raises $7.5M in Seed Funding to Help Artists Build a Community Through NFTs

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 28. 13:00

OurSong Raises $7.5M in Seed Funding to Help Artists Build a Community Through NFTs The blockchain-based platform is a subsidiary of Our Happy Company, which was co-founded by performer Johnny Legend and KKBOX CEO Chris Lin.

Apollo Hires JPMorgan's Christine Moy to Lead Digital Assets Strategy

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 28. 12:59

Apollo Hires JPMorgan's Christine Moy to Lead Digital Assets Strategy The investment giant will be looking for to make investments between $50 million and $250 million in blockchain and Web 3.

Crypto Funds’ Easy On-Ramp Can Be a Big Problem Without the Right Guidance

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 28. 12:50

Crypto Funds’ Easy On-Ramp Can Be a Big Problem Without the Right Guidance It’s important for financial advisors to do due diligence on investing in crypto funds, and on the funds themselves.

OneFootball Closes $300M Funding Round Led by Liberty City Ventures

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 28. 12:34

OneFootball Closes $300M Funding Round Led by Liberty City Ventures The company also announced the formation of OneFootball Labs, a joint venture with Animoca Brands and Liberty City Ventures to accelerate its expansion into Web 3.

Propy Teams With Abra to Offer Property Purchases Backed by Crypto

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 28. 12:30

Propy Teams With Abra to Offer Property Purchases Backed by Crypto Propy earlier this year sold an NFT-backed home for $650,000.

Battered Bitcoin Miners Increasingly Turn to Debt Financing

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 28. 12:00

Battered Bitcoin Miners Increasingly Turn to Debt Financing Raising debt rather than equity to fund growth is being seen as more attractive, analysts say, but not everyone has the option.

Morgan Stanley Says Over 100 Crypto Assets Were Created in the Past Week, Mainly on DeFi Exchanges

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 28. 11:35

Morgan Stanley Says Over 100 Crypto Assets Were Created in the Past Week, Mainly on DeFi Exchanges Despite a fall in crypto prices, the creation of new digital assets is still high, the bank’s analysts said

Morgan Stanley Says Over 100 Crypto Assets Were Created in Past Week, Mainly on DeFi Exchanges

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 28. 11:35

Morgan Stanley Says Over 100 Crypto Assets Were Created in Past Week, Mainly on DeFi Exchanges Despite a fall in crypto prices, the creation of new digital assets is still high, the bank’s analysts said

Dogecoin Whale Transactions Reach 3 1/2-Month High

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 28. 10:29

Dogecoin Whale Transactions Reach 3 1/2-Month High Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter may have galvanized large holders of dogecoin into activity.

Finland Selects Coinmotion, Tesseract as Brokers for Ukraine Bitcoin Donations

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 28. 10:12

Finland Selects Coinmotion, Tesseract as Brokers for Ukraine Bitcoin Donations Finland's government has selected two local digital asset service providers - Coinmotion and Tesseract - to act as brokers for its planned bitcoin donation to Ukraine.

Argo Blockchain Shares Jump After Updated Hashrate Guidance

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 28. 09:31

Argo Blockchain Shares Jump After Updated Hashrate Guidance The shares rose the most since March after the crypto miner said it expects its hashrate to reach 5.5 EH/s by the end of 2022.

Argent Raises $40M to Make Crypto Wallets Easier to Use

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 28. 08:44

Argent Raises $40M to Make Crypto Wallets Easier to Use The company's non-custodial wallet lets users take control without needing to remember a complicated seed phrase.

How Deus Finance Was Exploited for $13.4M on Fantom

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 28. 08:13

How Deus Finance Was Exploited for $13.4M on Fantom The attack, which used a flash loan, follows a March exploit that netted $3 million.

Bitcoin Miner Argo Raises Hashrate Guidance Thanks to Intel Mining Chips

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 28. 00:02

Bitcoin Miner Argo Raises Hashrate Guidance Thanks to Intel Mining Chips The miner now sees 2022 hashrate at 5.5 EH/s from previous guidance of 3.7 EH/s.

DeFi Trading Platform Hashflow Introduces Bridgeless Cross-Chain Swaps

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 27. 23:22

DeFi Trading Platform Hashflow Introduces Bridgeless Cross-Chain Swaps The platform will enable native-to-native swaps, without slippage or pesky cross-chain bridges.

Goldman Sachs Says It Is Exploring the Tokenization of Real Assets

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 27. 22:32

Goldman Sachs Says It Is Exploring the Tokenization of Real Assets Goldman Sachs said it was looking into the tokenization of real world assets as NFTs in the context of financial instruments.

Finland Plans to Donate Seized Bitcoins to Help Ukraine: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 27. 21:36

Finland Plans to Donate Seized Bitcoins to Help Ukraine: Report The bitcoin seized in various criminal investigations and donated could be worth as much as $77 million, according to the report.

The UK's FCA Says It Has Been Focused on the More Negative Side of the Crypto Debate

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 27. 21:33

The UK's FCA Says It Has Been Focused on the More Negative Side of the Crypto Debate The financial regulator tended to key in on the risks crypto presented for financial stability, said David Raw, the co-director of consumer and retail policy at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

Bitcoin Payments: The Beginning of Something Extraordinary

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 27. 20:49

Bitcoin Payments: The Beginning of Something Extraordinary Why Bitcoin needs a scaling layer, and the possibilities the Lightning network opens up. This article is part of Payments Week.

Banco Central de Cuba entregará licencias a proveedores de servicios de activos virtuales

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 27. 20:43

Banco Central de Cuba entregará licencias a proveedores de servicios de activos virtuales Las licencias serán válidas por un año y podrán ser extendidas por uno adicional, dijo el banco el martes.

Meta Reports Loss of $3B on Augmented/Virtual Reality Operations in Q1

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 27. 20:32

Meta Reports Loss of $3B on Augmented/Virtual Reality Operations in Q1 The company formerly known as Facebook also reported revenue of $695 million the quarter for the recently broken out division.

Meta Platforms' 'Metaverse' Division Loses $3B in 1Q

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 27. 20:32

Meta Platforms' 'Metaverse' Division Loses $3B in 1Q The company formerly known as Facebook also reported revenue of $695 million the quarter for the recently broken out division.

Why the Crypto Executive Order Is a Historical Milestone

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 27. 20:30

Why the Crypto Executive Order Is a Historical Milestone Regulation surrounding digital assets now seems to be picking up, but what would such a framework entail and if defined, how would the digital asset ecosystem look?

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Stabilizes as Bearish Sentiment Pauses

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 27. 20:24

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Stabilizes as Bearish Sentiment Pauses Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptos stabilized on Wednesday along with stocks. Some analysts are monitoring risks of a recession, which could weigh on speculative assets. Volume and volatility remain light.

Can Crypto Deliver on Private Transactions in Cashless World?

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 27. 20:20

Can Crypto Deliver on Private Transactions in Cashless World? From privacy coins to zk-Snarks – the tools and actions that might ensure privacy in this increasingly digital age.

Edward Snowden Played Key Role in Zcash Privacy Coin’s Creation

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 27. 20:17

Edward Snowden Played Key Role in Zcash Privacy Coin’s Creation The NSA whistleblower and privacy advocate was one of six participants in the cryptocurrency’s fabled 2016 “trusted setup” ceremony, using a pseudonym.

Bitcoin Recovers to $39K as Stocks Rebound

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 27. 19:00

Bitcoin Recovers to $39K as Stocks Rebound The correlation between bitcoin and tech stocks has strengthened.

Mexican Remittances Are the Continent’s Largest. Crypto Companies Want a Cut

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 27. 18:40

Mexican Remittances Are the Continent’s Largest. Crypto Companies Want a Cut Bitso, Coinbase and Circle have launched new services, tapping into the money flow between Mexico and the US and taking on established players like Western Union.

Mexican Remittances Are the Continent’s Largest; Crypto Companies Want a Cut

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 27. 18:40

Mexican Remittances Are the Continent’s Largest; Crypto Companies Want a Cut Bitso, Coinbase and Circle have launched new services, tapping into the money flow between Mexico and the US and taking on established players like Western Union.

Evmos, the EVM-Compatible Cosmos Chain, Mounts a Comeback

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 27. 18:00

Evmos, the EVM-Compatible Cosmos Chain, Mounts a Comeback After a botched launch in March, the EVM-compatible Cosmos blockchain hopes to bounce back with a fresh relaunch and new tools for users looking to claim airdropped tokens.

Bitcoin Bounces From $37K Support; Resistance at $40K-$43K

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 27. 17:56

Bitcoin Bounces From $37K Support; Resistance at $40K-$43K Bitcoin (BTC) held support at $37,500, although upside momentum is slowing. Buyers will need to keep price elevated above $40K in order to sustain a recovery.

Ethereum Rollup Optimism Launches DAO, Announces Long-Awaited Airdrop

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 27. 17:53

Ethereum Rollup Optimism Launches DAO, Announces Long-Awaited Airdrop Crypto Twitter has lit up with users excited to learn they will be eligible to claim Optimism’s OP tokens in an upcoming “season of airdrops.”

EU Crypto Laundering Plans Could Overwhelm Authorities, Bank Regulator Says

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 27. 17:50

EU Crypto Laundering Plans Could Overwhelm Authorities, Bank Regulator Says Officials urged lawmakers to think again as they approach the last stage of privacy-busting proposals.

LUNA Supply Drops to All-Time-Low – But Don’t Call It Deflationary

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 27. 17:40

LUNA Supply Drops to All-Time-Low – But Don’t Call It Deflationary To keep up with the demand for Terra’s UST stablecoin, LUNA tokens are burned to maintain the $1 peg. All things being equal, less supply could help to support the price.

LUNA Supply Drops to All-Time Low – But Don’t Call It Deflationary

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 27. 17:40

LUNA Supply Drops to All-Time Low –  But Don’t Call It Deflationary To keep up with the demand for Terra’s UST stablecoin, LUNA tokens are burned to maintain the $1 peg. All things being equal, less supply could help to support the price.

CFTC Sets May Roundtable to Weigh Ideas Sparked by FTX’s Derivatives Push

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 27. 15:29

CFTC Sets May Roundtable to Weigh Ideas Sparked by FTX’s Derivatives Push FTX’s application to allow for direct clearing of customers’ derivatives transactions has inspired the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to weigh such “non-intermediated” trading in a public roundtable next month.

Riot Blockchain to Develop 1GW of Bitcoin Mining Capacity in Texas

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 27. 15:23

Riot Blockchain to Develop 1GW of Bitcoin Mining Capacity in Texas The company said the expansion will occur in phases and bring Riot’s total capacity to 1.7 GW.

Plataforma de pagos B2B Tribal completa venta de tokens por $41 millones

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 27. 15:14

Plataforma de pagos B2B Tribal completa venta de tokens por $41 millones TRIBL servirá para recompensar los gastos empresariales de las pequeñas y medianas empresas de mercados emergentes, dijo la compañía.

Founders Fund, Pantera Invest in DeFi Investment Bank Ondo Finance

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 27. 15:00

Founders Fund, Pantera Invest in DeFi Investment Bank Ondo Finance Ondo, founded by former Goldman Sachs traders, will use the $20 million round to expand its structured products offerings.

Stablecoins Need Standard-Setting Effort, US Banking Watchdog Suggests

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 27. 14:44

Stablecoins Need Standard-Setting Effort, US Banking Watchdog Suggests Stablecoins should have the same kind of standard-setting initiative previously seen in setting up common web practices in the early days of the internet, said Acting U.S. Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu.

Stablecoins Need to Set a Common Standard, Says US Banking Watchdog

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 27. 14:44

Stablecoins Need to Set a Common Standard, Says US Banking Watchdog Stablecoins should have the same kind of standard-setting initiative previously seen in setting up common web practices in the early days of the internet, said Acting U.S. Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu.

First Mover Americas: When $1M Bitcoin?

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 27. 13:54

First Mover Americas: When $1M Bitcoin? The latest moves in crypto markets in context for April 27, 2022.

Flexa Expands Payments Suite for Multiple Cryptocurrencies and Wallets

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 27. 13:00

Flexa Expands Payments Suite for Multiple Cryptocurrencies and Wallets Flexa said its new feature will allow over 99 digital currencies for payment options.

Foundry to Buy Web 3 Company Upsate Interactive to Expand Blockchain Services

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 27. 13:00

Foundry to Buy Web 3 Company Upsate Interactive to Expand Blockchain Services The deal is meant Foundry advance its decentralized infrastructure on a larger scale.

Foundry to Buy Web 3 Company Upstate Interactive to Expand Blockchain Services

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 27. 13:00

Foundry to Buy Web 3 Company Upstate Interactive to Expand Blockchain Services The deal is meant Foundry advance its decentralized infrastructure on a larger scale.

Crypto, Cannabis and SAFE Banking

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 27. 12:48

Crypto, Cannabis and SAFE Banking The SAFE Banking Act Must Pass, But Why Wait for Banks to Protect Cannabis, When Crypto Offers Solutions Today?

Gibraltar's Government Targets Crypto Market Manipulation With New Rules

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 27. 12:00

Gibraltar's Government Targets Crypto Market Manipulation With New Rules Market manipulation has been an increasing risk among distributed ledger technology companies, Gibraltar’s Minister for Digital and Financial Services Albert Isola minister said in 2020.

Bitcoin Miner Blockmetrix Raises $20M in Debt From BankProv and CrossTower

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 27. 12:00

Bitcoin Miner Blockmetrix Raises $20M in Debt From BankProv and CrossTower The proceeds will go toward buying more mining machines and investing in joint infrastructure ventures.

Central African Republic Adopts Bitcoin as Legal Tender

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 27. 11:59

Central African Republic Adopts Bitcoin as Legal Tender Central African Republic has adopted Bitcoin as legal currency, according to president's office.

So What if the Ethereum Foundation Holds Fiat?

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 27. 11:30

So What if the Ethereum Foundation Holds Fiat? The Ethereum Foundation disclosed in an annual report that nearly 20% of its treasury is made up of non-crypto investments.

Hong Kong Monetary Authority Invites Views on Retail CBDC

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 27. 11:28

Hong Kong Monetary Authority Invites Views on Retail CBDC The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has issued a discussion paper inviting views on the key issues around a central bank digital currency (CBDC).

Dragonfly Capital Raises $650M for Third Crypto Fund

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 27. 11:02

Dragonfly Capital Raises $650M for Third Crypto Fund The new fund will allow Dragonfly to lead rounds in later-stage companies, the firm said.

Former Homeland Security Chief Nielsen to Join Astra as Adviser

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 27. 11:00

Former Homeland Security Chief Nielsen to Join Astra as Adviser Another top aide to former President Donald Trump is joining the Swiss crypto startup, Astra Protocol. Ex-Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen has been hired as an adviser right on the heels of former Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney.

Bitcoin's Derivative Data Suggests Potential for 'Short Squeeze'

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 27. 10:31

Bitcoin's Derivative Data Suggests Potential for 'Short Squeeze' A short squeeze occurs where an unexpected rise in the asset's price has bears unwinding their positions.

Dogecoin, Terra Fall Steepest Among Majors as ‘Long’ Traders Lose $280M

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 27. 10:26

Dogecoin, Terra Fall Steepest Among Majors as ‘Long’ Traders Lose $280M Crypto markets lost some 3.5% in capitalization over the past 24 hours but seemed to gradually recover in European morning hours on Wednesday.

Dogecoin, Terra Fall Steepest Among Major Cryptos as Long Traders Lose $280M

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 27. 10:26

Dogecoin, Terra Fall Steepest Among Major Cryptos as Long Traders Lose $280M Crypto markets lost some 3.5% in capitalization over the past 24 hours but seemed to gradually recover in European morning hours on Wednesday.

World's First Combined Bitcoin, Gold ETP Listed on SIX

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 27. 08:07

World's First Combined Bitcoin, Gold ETP Listed on SIX The world's first exchange-traded product (ETP) that combined exposure to bitcoin and gold has been listed on the Swiss SIX stock exchange.

World's First Combined Bitcoin, Gold Exchange-Traded Product Listed in Switzerland

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 27. 08:07

World's First Combined Bitcoin, Gold Exchange-Traded Product Listed in Switzerland The world's first exchange-traded product (ETP) that combined exposure to bitcoin and gold has been listed on the Swiss SIX stock exchange.

Cardano Network Developers Increase Block Size by 10%

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 27. 07:56

Cardano Network Developers Increase Block Size by 10% The upgrade did little to buffer up ADA prices in a falling market.

Europe's Lawmakers Set to Advance Discussion of Controversial Crypto AML Rules

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 27. 07:00

Europe's Lawmakers Set to Advance Discussion of Controversial Crypto AML Rules Talks on contentious anti-money laundering rules for the sector are reaching the closing stage, but some hope there’ll be wiggle room on small payments, unhosted wallets and transition periods.

Six of 10 Salvadorans Quit Using the Chivo Wallet After Getting the Bitcoin Incentive, Study Shows

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 27. 06:11

Six of 10 Salvadorans Quit Using the Chivo Wallet After Getting the Bitcoin Incentive, Study Shows “Most users who used Chivo after spending the $30 bonus do not engage with the app intensively,” the U.S. National Bureau of Economic Research reported.

Six of 10 Salvadorans Quit Using the Chivo Wallet After Getting the Bitcoin Incentive, Study Finds

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 27. 06:11

Six of 10 Salvadorans Quit Using the Chivo Wallet After Getting the Bitcoin Incentive, Study Finds “Most users who used Chivo after spending the $30 bonus do not engage with the app intensively,” the U.S. National Bureau of Economic Research reported.

Brazilian Senate Plenary Approves Bill Regulating Crypto Transactions

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 27. 03:58

Brazilian Senate Plenary Approves Bill Regulating Crypto Transactions The bill will be voted on by the Chamber of Deputies and, if approved, can be vetoed by the executive branch.

New York State Assembly Passes Bill Blocking New Cryto Mines That Use Non-Renewable Power

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 27. 03:11

New York State Assembly Passes Bill Blocking New Cryto Mines That Use Non-Renewable Power The bill will impose a two-year moratorium on new crypto mining firms that use a carbon-based energy source. Existing facilities aren't affected by the bill, nor are any that tap renewable resources.

New York State Assembly Passes Bill Blocking New Crypto Mines That Use Non-Renewable Power

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 27. 03:11

New York State Assembly Passes Bill Blocking New Crypto Mines That Use Non-Renewable Power The bill will impose a two-year moratorium on new crypto mining firms that use a carbon-based energy source. Existing facilities aren't affected by the bill, nor are any that tap renewable resources.

Central Bank of Cuba to License Digital Asset Service Providers

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 27. 02:38

Central Bank of Cuba to License Digital Asset Service Providers Licenses will be valid for one year and may be extended for an additional year, the bank announced Tuesday.

New York State Assembly Passes Bill Blocking New Cryto Mines That Use Non-Renewable Power

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 27. 01:42

New York State Assembly Passes Bill Blocking New Cryto Mines That Use Non-Renewable Power The bill will impose a two-year moratorium on new crypto mining firms that use a carbon-based energy source. Existing facilities aren't affected by the bill, nor are any that tap renewable resources.

First Mover Asia: Spot Bitcoin ETFs Are Launching in Australia but Elsewhere They Face Brutal Fund Outflows

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 26. 22:26

First Mover Asia: Spot Bitcoin ETFs Are Launching in Australia but Elsewhere They Face Brutal Fund Outflows Australia follows a lengthy list of spot bitcoin issuances in Europe and Canada, but these products come at a challenging time for crypto.

Yield Guild Games Partner Ola GG Raises $8M to Expand P2E in Spanish-Speaking Markets

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 26. 21:56

Yield Guild Games Partner Ola GG Raises $8M to Expand P2E in Spanish-Speaking Markets The funds will be used to acquire yield-generating NFTs and create language-specific educational content.

Crypto Market's Direction During a Recession Might Depend on Nasdaq

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 26. 21:41

Crypto Market's Direction During a Recession Might Depend on Nasdaq Because of bitcoin's strong correlation to the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 index in recent months, the cryptocurrency's performance during a recession might depend on the direction of broader markets.

Robinhood Cuts 9% of Workforce as ‘Hyper Growth’ Slows

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 26. 20:44

Robinhood Cuts 9% of Workforce as ‘Hyper Growth’ Slows CEO Vlad Tenev said the platform’s rapid growth in 2020 and 2021 led to duplication of roles and functions.

Market Wrap: Cryptos and Stocks Fall; Bitcoin Trades Below $40K

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 26. 20:15

Market Wrap: Cryptos and Stocks Fall; Bitcoin Trades Below $40K Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptos declined on Tuesday, tracking losses in stocks. Some analysts are watching for signs of a decisive breakout or breakdown beyond $40K. Meanwhile DOGE pared most of yesterday's rally.

The Future of Crypto Payments Will Be Centralized

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 26. 20:06

The Future of Crypto Payments Will Be Centralized Custodial Wallets will be the lynchpin of retail crypto payments.

Lighting Payments Come to Mobile Games, Fueling Bitcoin Adoption

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 26. 19:53

Lighting Payments Come to Mobile Games, Fueling Bitcoin Adoption THNDR CEO Des Dickerson sees gaming as fertile ground for layer 2 payments and a big avenue for bringing new Bitcoiners into the fold. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Payments Week.

Lightning Payments Come to Mobile Games, Fueling Bitcoin Adoption

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 26. 19:53

Lightning Payments Come to Mobile Games, Fueling Bitcoin Adoption THNDR CEO Des Dickerson sees gaming as fertile ground for layer 2 payments and a big avenue for bringing new Bitcoiners into the fold. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Payments Week.

Don’t Blame Crypto for Corruption

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 26. 18:44

Don’t Blame Crypto for Corruption An IMF study that suggests crypto is facilitating corruption is off target.

Bitcoin Slips Toward $38K After Rally Fizzles

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 26. 18:30

Bitcoin Slips Toward $38K After Rally Fizzles Russia's suspension of gas supplies to Poland appeared to darken the largest cryptocurrency's failed attempt to hold gains above $40K, market analysts say.

Bitcoin Pullback Deepens; Support at $37K

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 26. 17:57

Bitcoin Pullback Deepens; Support at $37K Bitcoin (BTC) extended its pullback, although support at $37,500 could stabilize the down move. There is risk of a breakdown in price, especially if momentum signals remain negative.

Bitcoin Pullback Deepens, Support at $37K

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 26. 17:57

Bitcoin Pullback Deepens, Support at $37K Bitcoin (BTC) extended its pullback, although support at $37,500 could stabilize the down move. There is risk of a breakdown in price, especially if momentum signals remain negative.

La Ciudad de Buenos Aires habilitará el pago de impuestos con criptomonedas

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 26. 17:13

La Ciudad de Buenos Aires habilitará el pago de impuestos con criptomonedas El gobierno de esa ciudad no recibirá criptomonedas, sino pesos argentinos, dijo el alcalde Horacio Rodríguez Larreta.

NFTs: the New 'Social Media Playbook'

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 26. 16:52

NFTs: the New 'Social Media Playbook' How big businesses will really use NFTs.

NFTs, the New 'Social Media Playbook'

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 26. 16:52

NFTs, the New 'Social Media Playbook' How big businesses will really use NFTs.

FalconX Tests Waters as First Full-Fledged Crypto Derivatives Dealer

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 26. 16:42

FalconX Tests Waters as First Full-Fledged Crypto Derivatives Dealer FalconX became the first crypto native firm to formally register as a U.S. swap dealer this month, and the startup's chief executive officer, Raghu Yarlagadda, sees a massive, underserved market.

CXIP Labs Taps Celebrity Investments in $6.5M Round for NFT Development Suite

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 26. 16:27

CXIP Labs Taps Celebrity Investments in $6.5M Round for NFT Development Suite The NFT-minting protocol has plans to launch a series of creator and enterprise targeted products.

Buenos Aires City to Allow Residents to Make Tax Payments With Crypto

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 26. 16:19

Buenos Aires City to Allow Residents to Make Tax Payments With Crypto The crypto will be converted to Argentine pesos by crypto firms before being handed over to the city, said Mayor Horacio Rodríguez Larreta.

Fort Worth to Become First US City to Mine Bitcoin

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 26. 16:09

Fort Worth to Become First US City to Mine Bitcoin Fort Worth in Texas will begin a pilot project with three Antminer S9 mining rigs following a vote by the city council on Tuesday.

Fast, Fluid, Frictionless Payments Are the Future

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 26. 15:28

Fast, Fluid, Frictionless Payments Are the Future For a technology to really hit the big time, it's got to evolve. Right now, we're still in the early adopter phase of crypto. It's hard to acquire, hard to use for most non-tech folks and it's lacking a whole bunch of features.

MicroStrategy to Offer Workers Bitcoin Options in 401(k) Accounts via Fidelity

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 26. 15:16

MicroStrategy to Offer Workers Bitcoin Options in 401(k) Accounts via Fidelity CEO Michael Saylor’s tweet comes the same day Fidelity said it will begin offering bitcoin investments in its 401(k) accounts later this year.

Grayscale Eyeing Expansion Into European Crypto Fund Market: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 26. 14:46

Grayscale Eyeing Expansion Into European Crypto Fund Market: Report Grayscale Investments is eyeing expansion into the European market for crypto funds, Bloomberg reported Tuesday.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin's Price Bounce Stalls; Options 'Max Pain' in Focus

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 26. 14:30

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin's Price Bounce Stalls; Options 'Max Pain' in Focus The latest moves in crypto markets in context for April 26, 2022.

The Lightning Network Is Bringing Payments Back to Bitcoin

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 26. 13:51

The Lightning Network Is Bringing Payments Back to Bitcoin The Lightning Network, which enables small and instant bitcoin payments, is getting bigger and more useful. Here's a state of play. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Payments Week.

Why Haven't Crypto Payments Taken Off?

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 26. 13:15

Why Haven't Crypto Payments Taken Off? As part of CoinDesk’s Payments Week, we asked a number of engineers, executives and experts to weigh in on the substantial questions weighing on the industry. In this roundtable discussion, they answer the question of why after 13 years, haven’t crypto payments taken off?

DEX Protocol 0x Labs Raises $70M From Greylock, OpenSea and Jared Leto: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 26. 13:02

DEX Protocol 0x Labs Raises $70M From Greylock, OpenSea and Jared Leto: Report 0x was tapped last week to power Coinbase’s new NFT marketplace.

DEX Protocol 0x Labs Raises $70M From Greylock, OpenSea and Jared Leto

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 26. 13:02

DEX Protocol 0x Labs Raises $70M From Greylock, OpenSea and Jared Leto 0x was tapped last week to power Coinbase’s new NFT marketplace.

Coinme Enters Its 49th State, Installing Bitcoin ATMs in Vermont Grocery Stores

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 26. 13:00

Coinme Enters Its 49th State, Installing Bitcoin ATMs in Vermont Grocery Stores Bitcoin ATM operator Coinme is arriving in Vermont, its 49th state. Only New York remains uncracked. @camlearnscrypto reports

Fireblocks Sees $500M Stampede Into Terra DeFi in First Week

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 26. 13:00

Fireblocks Sees $500M Stampede Into Terra DeFi in First Week Pent-up demand for Terra’s ecosystem among early access program hedge funds and wealthy investors has been “crazy,” Fireblocks said.

Decentralized Forex Is Coming to Terra: Vertex Protocol Raises $8.5M

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 26. 13:00

Decentralized Forex Is Coming to Terra: Vertex Protocol Raises $8.5M Vertex protocol raised $8.5 million to build a decentralized foreign exchange for Terra-based stablecoins. @camlearnscrypto reports

Bitcoin Miner CleanSpark Raises $35M in Equipment-Backed Debt From Trinity Capital

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 26. 13:00

Bitcoin Miner CleanSpark Raises $35M in Equipment-Backed Debt From Trinity Capital Equipment-based financing is becoming an increasingly popular option for mining firms to fund their growth.

Bitcoin's Correlation With Gold-Backed PAXG Token Weakens to Record Low

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 26. 10:47

Bitcoin's Correlation With Gold-Backed PAXG Token Weakens to Record Low Bitcoin's inverse correlation with PAXG represents the leading cryptocurrency's recent behavior as a risk asset rather than a store-of-value.

Dogecoin, ApeCoin See Higher-Than-Usual Liquidations in Volatile Trading

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 26. 10:10

Dogecoin, ApeCoin See Higher-Than-Usual Liquidations in Volatile Trading Futures tracking the two tokens notched up nearly $35 million in losses for traders.

Australian Crypto ETF Launch Delayed Due to Pressure From Unidentified Broker: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 26. 08:57

Australian Crypto ETF Launch Delayed Due to Pressure From Unidentified Broker: Report The launch of three crypto ETFs in Australia has been blocked less than 24-hours before it was due to be listed on CBOE Australia.

Fidelity Investments Will Offer Bitcoin Inclusion in Its 401(k) Accounts: Reports

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 26. 07:01

Fidelity Investments Will Offer Bitcoin Inclusion in Its 401(k) Accounts: Reports Investors can use part of their savings to invest in the world’s largest cryptocurrency if their employers allow it.

Fidelity Investments Will Offer Bitcoin Inclusion in Its 401(k) Accounts

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 26. 07:01

Fidelity Investments Will Offer Bitcoin Inclusion in Its 401(k) Accounts Investors can use part of their savings to invest in the world’s largest cryptocurrency if their employers allow it.

Dorsey Praises Musk's Twitter Buy: 'Elon Is the Singular Solution'

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 26. 02:37

Dorsey Praises Musk's Twitter Buy: 'Elon Is the Singular Solution' "Taking it back from Wall Street is the correct first step," Twitter founder and erstwhile CEO Jack Dorsey tweeted Monday.

First Mover Asia: Slow Start to the Week for Crypto as China Lockdowns Drag on Stocks, S&P 500

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 25. 23:33

First Mover Asia: Slow Start to the Week for Crypto as China Lockdowns Drag on Stocks, S&P 500 Major equity markets in Asia have declined significantly in recent months, and bitcoin has followed a similar pattern.

NFL Draft Goes NFT: Football League Releases New Collection on Polygon

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 25. 21:00

NFL Draft Goes NFT: Football League Releases New Collection on Polygon The league says its official NFT platform is still in its “test and learn” phase, but has seen promising results since launching last November.

Market Wrap: Cryptos Mixed as Global Uncertainty Lingers; Dogecoin Pumps

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 25. 20:21

Market Wrap: Cryptos Mixed as Global Uncertainty Lingers; Dogecoin Pumps Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptos were mixed on Monday, although dogecoin (DOGE) surged by 14% amid reports that Twitter will accept Elon Musk's takeover offer. Stocks were also mixed, although analysts are watching for signs of stabilization across risk assets.

New York Lawmakers Advance Mining Moratorium Bill to Full Assembly

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 25. 20:19

New York Lawmakers Advance Mining Moratorium Bill to Full Assembly The bill would place a two-year moratorium on new permits for proof-of-work mining operations in former power plants.

Moonbirds COO Leaves Project for New Fund – With $1M in NFTs in Tow

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 25. 20:08

Moonbirds COO Leaves Project for New Fund – With $1M in NFTs in Tow Founder Kevin Rose addressed the controversial exit of Ryan Carson, the project’s chief operating officer, in a Twitter Spaces on Monday.

The Pitfalls of 'Community-as-Company'

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 25. 19:49

The Pitfalls of 'Community-as-Company' A faulty smart contract cost the Akutars NFT project $35 million. When is code really law?

Bitcoin se recupera por encima de los $40.000 después de caer a su mínimo de seis semanas

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 25. 19:47

Bitcoin se recupera por encima de los $40.000 después de caer a su mínimo de seis semanas Bitcoin cotiza en torno a los $40.100 tras caer casi hasta los $38.200.

Reggie Fowler Pleads Guilty in Crypto Capital Corp. Case Tied to Bitfinex's Missing Millions

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 25. 19:43

Reggie Fowler Pleads Guilty in Crypto Capital Corp. Case Tied to Bitfinex's Missing Millions The former football player was initially indicted on charges of banking fraud in 2019 and additional charges in 2020.

Bitcoin Recovers Above $40K After Dipping Earlier to 6-Week Low

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 25. 19:11

Bitcoin Recovers Above $40K After Dipping Earlier to 6-Week Low Bitcoin trades at about $40,100 after falling nearly to $38,200.

Twitter Accepts Elon Musk's $54.20-a-Share Buyout Offer

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 25. 18:57

Twitter Accepts Elon Musk's $54.20-a-Share Buyout Offer Upon completion of the transaction, Twitter will become a privately held company.

Bitcoin Holding Support Above $37K; Resistance at $43K

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 25. 18:14

Bitcoin Holding Support Above $37K; Resistance at $43K Bitcoin (BTC) remains locked in a trading range over the past few months. Still, buyers have responded to support near $37,500, which has formed a base in price. Upside appears limited from here.

Maaria Bajwa: 'People Like to Root Against the Winners'

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 25. 17:52

Maaria Bajwa: 'People Like to Root Against the Winners' Maaria Bajwa once got wise advice from a mentor: To be valuable to your venture firm, you must have “domain expertise that no one else has.”

Crypto Funds Saw Minor Outflows Last Week

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 25. 17:24

Crypto Funds Saw Minor Outflows Last Week Some $7 million flowed out of digital asset funds in the week through April 22, according to CoinShares.

OpenSea Eyes ‘Pro Experience’ With Acquisition of NFT Aggregator Gem

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 25. 16:03

OpenSea Eyes ‘Pro Experience’ With Acquisition of NFT Aggregator Gem The deal comes just weeks after controversy surrounding one of Gem’s pseudonymous developers.

Binance Extended Crypto Exchange Dominance in March

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 25. 15:51

Binance Extended Crypto Exchange Dominance in March Binance, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, captured 30% of spot volume market share in March.

ECB's Panetta Blasts Crypto as ‘Ponzi Scheme’ Fueled by Greed

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 25. 15:23

ECB's Panetta Blasts Crypto as ‘Ponzi Scheme’ Fueled by Greed The central banker compared crypto market dynamics to the 2008 financial crisis and called for extra regulation and taxes.

At Least $13M in NFTs Stolen After Bored Ape Yacht Club Instagram, Discord Hacked

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 25. 15:21

At Least $13M in NFTs Stolen After Bored Ape Yacht Club Instagram, Discord Hacked A fraudulent "mint" link was sent out to followers. Some appear to have taken the bait.

NFTs Stolen After Bored Ape Yacht Club Instagram, Discord Hacked

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 25. 15:21

NFTs Stolen After Bored Ape Yacht Club Instagram, Discord Hacked A fraudulent "mint" link was sent out to followers. Some appear to have taken the bait.

Shiba Inu: quema masiva elimina 11.000 millones de tokens

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 25. 14:41

Shiba Inu: quema masiva elimina 11.000 millones de tokens Una suma de SHIB valuada en $264.000 fue quemada en las primeras 24 horas de operación, de acuerdo a los datos.

Introducing CoinDesk's Payments Week

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 25. 14:33

Introducing CoinDesk's Payments Week Can crypto fulfill its original promise? From Bitcoin’s Lightning Network to stablecoins to gaming and rewards, innovations give hope for the payments use case.

How to Send Money to the Wrong Side of the War

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 25. 14:25

How to Send Money to the Wrong Side of the War A Russian emigre is teaching friends and family how to use crypto amid economic sanction.

First Mover Americas: The Bitcoin Death Cross

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 25. 14:12

First Mover Americas: The Bitcoin Death Cross The latest moves in crypto markets in context for April 25, 2022.

Dogecoin Surges Nearly 9% Amid Reports That Twitter Will Accept Musk's Takeover Offer

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 25. 12:49

Dogecoin Surges Nearly 9% Amid Reports That Twitter Will Accept Musk's Takeover Offer Futures of Twitter (TWTR) trading in Frankfurt jumped 6.48%, data show.

Brazilian Crypto Asset Manager Hashdex Approved to List ETPs in Switzerland

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 25. 12:35

Brazilian Crypto Asset Manager Hashdex Approved to List ETPs in Switzerland Hashdex, a Brazilian crypto asset manager, has been approved to list exchange-traded products (ETPs) on the SIX stock exchange in Switzerland.

Shiba Inu Owners Flock to Burn Portal With 11B Tokens Removed

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 25. 11:53

Shiba Inu Owners Flock to Burn Portal With 11B Tokens Removed SHIB valued about $251,000 have been burned in the first 24 hours of operation, data show.

Crypto Becomes Lifeline for Russian Emigrés Opposing Putin’s War in Ukraine

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 25. 11:52

Crypto Becomes Lifeline for Russian Emigrés Opposing Putin’s War in Ukraine Financial censorship has gone from an abstract idea to a harsh reality for Russians who suddenly found themselves unbanked by the West and their own government. This piece is part of CoinDesk’s Payments Week.

Crypto Payments: When the Tech Fades to the Background

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 25. 11:38

Crypto Payments: When the Tech Fades to the Background The evolution in interest among tradfi from crypto curiosity to crypto commitment is perhaps the industry’s most important move yet.

Drugs, Drugs and More Drugs: Crypto on the Dark Web

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 25. 11:38

Drugs, Drugs and More Drugs: Crypto on the Dark Web Down The Silk Road: Where Crypto Has Always Been Used for Payments

Why Banks and Payment Processors Shun Perfectly Legal Businesses

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 25. 11:37

Why Banks and Payment Processors Shun Perfectly Legal Businesses Porn, gambling and even furniture sales are deemed “high-risk” merchant categories. Sometimes the risk is financial; other times it’s just bad publicity.

PayPal’s Blockchain Chief on the Future of Crypto in Payments

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 25. 11:36

PayPal’s Blockchain Chief on the Future of Crypto in Payments Blockchains offer unique advantages, but these must be combined with a user experience that feels similar to the one consumers know today.

The History of Cash-Like Digital Payment Instruments

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 25. 11:36

The History of Cash-Like Digital Payment Instruments How and why those original digital payments projects are no longer with us today can give us an idea of what needs to be done to do it right.

GPUs Get Cheaper as Ethereum’s Switch to PoS Gets Closer

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 25. 11:04

GPUs Get Cheaper as Ethereum’s Switch to PoS Gets Closer The network's anticipated switch to PoS has been pushing prices for graphics cards down.

GPUs Get Cheaper as Ethereum’s Switch to Proof-of-Stake Gets Closer

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 25. 11:04

GPUs Get Cheaper as Ethereum’s Switch to Proof-of-Stake Gets Closer The network's anticipated switch to PoS has been pushing prices for graphics cards down.

Morgan Stanley Says Wholesale Banks Can Thrive in a More Regulated Crypto Market

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 25. 10:59

Morgan Stanley Says Wholesale Banks Can Thrive in a More Regulated Crypto Market The revenue opportunity could reach as much as $16 billion in the next three to five years, the bank’s analysts said.

Bitcoin Falls to Six-Week Low Amid Risk-Off Sentiment

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 25. 09:32

Bitcoin Falls to Six-Week Low Amid Risk-Off Sentiment "I don't remember this level of bearishness amongst contacts and Twitter, even back on cycle lows in January," one fund manager said.

Kraken Receives UAE License to Operate as a Regulated Crypto Exchange

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 25. 09:31

Kraken Receives UAE License to Operate as a Regulated Crypto Exchange The exchange joins several counterparts moving to or gaining licenses in the United Arab Emirates.

EU Agrees on Law to Curb Online Ads, Strip Illegal Content

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 25. 08:54

EU Agrees on Law to Curb Online Ads, Strip Illegal Content The Digital Services Act, targeting big tech firms like Apple and Meta, is seen as a “constitution for the internet.”

First Mover Asia: The Metaverse Is Subject to Earth’s Boring Old Rules

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 24. 22:51

First Mover Asia: The Metaverse Is Subject to Earth’s Boring Old Rules GameFi adoption has been hitting obstacles worldwide, including China and Korea, because of laws about converting in-game tokens to currency; major cryptos drop.

Incumbent Macron Wins French Presidential Election

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 24. 19:05

Incumbent Macron Wins French Presidential Election The centrist liberal will remain in power after a campaign in which Web 3 played little part

But Exchanges, What Low Volumes You Have!

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 24. 14:50

But Exchanges, What Low Volumes You Have! Even though bitcoin’s price is range-bound and crypto exchange volumes are at yearly lows, there is no reason to worry … yet.

Traders de cripto ven atractivas las opciones de ether ante la caída de la ‘volatilidad implícita’

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 22. 21:20

Traders de cripto ven atractivas las opciones de ether ante la caída de la ‘volatilidad implícita’ Tiene sentido comprar opciones ya que la volatilidad es muy baja, dijo un observador.

Scaramucci’s SkyBridge Starts Investment Vehicle for Bitcoin Mining

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 22. 20:57

Scaramucci’s SkyBridge Starts Investment Vehicle for Bitcoin Mining A filing reveals a new fund with $7 million already booked. It was created for a second investment into bitcoin miner Genesis Digital, a source tells CoinDesk.

Scaramucci’s SkyBridge Starts Fund for Bitcoin Mining

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 22. 20:57

Scaramucci’s SkyBridge Starts Fund for Bitcoin Mining A filing reveals a new fund with $7 million already booked. It was created for a second investment into bitcoin miner Genesis Digital, a source tells CoinDesk.

Kevin O'Leary on Clean Bitcoin Mining, the Elon Musk-Twitter Conundrum

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 22. 20:45

Kevin O'Leary on Clean Bitcoin Mining, the Elon Musk-Twitter Conundrum The future of the crypto mining industry is likely nuclear and hydro, the “Shark Tank” co-host said on CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover.”

Market Wrap: Cryptos Slip as Bitcoin Struggles to Hold $40K

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 22. 20:03

Market Wrap: Cryptos Slip as Bitcoin Struggles to Hold $40K Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptos pulled back on Friday as risk appetite waned. Meanwhile, option traders have been cautious amid declining volatility.

Julie Pacino: Eliminating Middlemen in Film

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 22. 19:59

Julie Pacino: Eliminating Middlemen in Film “The market is going to decide what’s good, not some dude in a suit.”

Panamanian Legislative Assembly’s Committee Approves Bill Regulating Crypto

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 22. 18:50

Panamanian Legislative Assembly’s Committee Approves Bill Regulating Crypto The bill, presented by Congressman Gabriel Silva, must now go through two more rounds of debate before making it to the President’s desk.

The Downfall of 'Shadow Banker' Reggie Fowler and Crypto's Rising Legitimacy

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 22. 18:22

The Downfall of 'Shadow Banker' Reggie Fowler and Crypto's Rising Legitimacy A lead figure in the storied Crypto Capital saga has declared he’s effectively broke. Now, he wants to give up his right to a trial.

Bitcoin Extends Pullback; Support at $37K, Resistance at $46K

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 22. 18:12

Bitcoin Extends Pullback; Support at $37K, Resistance at $46K Bitcoin (BTC) continues to trade around the $40K price level, which is the midpoint of a three-month long price range. The cryptocurrency is struggling to maintain positive momentum as indicators shift neutral.

Crypto Lender Celsius Says Its CEL Token Faces ‘Regulatory Risks’

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 22. 17:22

Crypto Lender Celsius Says Its CEL Token Faces ‘Regulatory Risks’ Lost keys, stolen coins, failing chains – and now regulation – could impact CEL, a Celsius Network disclosure form said.

BitNile to Lend Up to $100M to Small Businesses Backed by Bitcoin

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 22. 16:14

BitNile to Lend Up to $100M to Small Businesses Backed by Bitcoin Loans will range from $1 million to $25 million and be offered to publicly traded companies under $250 million in market capitalization.

Bailout Fund, Backstop or Bouncy Ball? Here's How LFG's Bitcoin 'Reserve' Might Work

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 22. 15:36

Bailout Fund, Backstop or Bouncy Ball? Here's How LFG's Bitcoin 'Reserve' Might Work Developers of the fast-growing stablecoin UST say the coin's $1 value peg isn't "backed" by anything – just a blockchain-based algorithm. So why does it need a multibillion-dollar bitcoin reserve, in case of an emergency? How would that work?

Seized Silk Road Bitcoin to Clear Ross Ulbricht's $183M Debt

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 22. 15:19

Seized Silk Road Bitcoin to Clear Ross Ulbricht's $183M Debt Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht will see his $183 million debt to the U.S. government wiped out following the seizure of $3 billion in bitcoin.

‘Built to Fail’? Why TerraUSD’s Growth Is Giving Finance Experts Nightmares

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 22. 14:58

‘Built to Fail’? Why TerraUSD’s Growth Is Giving Finance Experts Nightmares The Terra/Luna blockchain is growing at a blinding pace. At its heart, according to some critics, is a ticking time bomb.

Banco Central de Ucrania prohíbe la compra de criptomonedas en moneda local

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 22. 14:44

Banco Central de Ucrania prohíbe la compra de criptomonedas en moneda local Individuos sólo pueden adquirir criptomonedas utilizando moneda extranjera hasta un valor de 100.000 grivnas ucranianas ($3.400) al mes.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Holds $40K, Yuan Drop May Add to Risk Aversion

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 22. 14:08

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Holds $40K, Yuan Drop May Add to Risk Aversion The latest moves in crypto markets in context for April 21, 2022.

NBA Top Shot Whale Launches NFT Lending Platform With $4.5M in Funding

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 22. 14:01

NBA Top Shot Whale Launches NFT Lending Platform With $4.5M in Funding Flowty is a peer-to-peer NFT lending platform built on the Flow blockchain.

Bakkt Adds 2 Female Board Members to Bolster Diversity

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 22. 13:35

Bakkt Adds 2 Female Board Members to Bolster Diversity Crypto platform Bakkt has appointed two female board members to bolster its diversity in an industry that is dominated by men.

Polygon Commits $100M to ‘Supernets’ as Layer 1s Stand Up Application-Specific Blockchains

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 22. 13:26

Polygon Commits $100M to ‘Supernets’ as Layer 1s Stand Up Application-Specific Blockchains Polygon has announced Supernet chains, pledging to invest $100 million to attract the development of customizable networks.

Stripe Taps Polygon to Allow Customers to Make Payments in USDC

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 22. 13:00

Stripe Taps Polygon to Allow Customers to Make Payments in USDC Twitter will be the first company to test this option by paying earnings via crypto to content creators who use its monetization products.

Stripe to Let Clients Make Payments in USDC Stablecoin via Polygon – Starting With Twitter

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 22. 13:00

Stripe to Let Clients Make Payments in USDC Stablecoin via Polygon – Starting With Twitter Twitter will be the first company to test this option by paying earnings via crypto to content creators who use its monetization products.

CertiK Closes $60M Round, Raises Total of $148M in 2 Weeks

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 22. 12:18

CertiK Closes $60M Round, Raises Total of $148M in 2 Weeks SoftBank Vision Fund and Tiger Global led a new $60 million funding round for the blockchain security firm.

Ukraine's Central Bank Bans Crypto Purchases in Local Currency

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 22. 11:45

Ukraine's Central Bank Bans Crypto Purchases in Local Currency Ukraine's central bank has banned the purchase of cryptocurrency using the country's local currency, invoking martial law which has been in effect since the invasion by Russia.

Crypto Traders Find Ether Options Attractive as 'Implied Volatility' Slides

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 22. 09:48

Crypto Traders Find Ether Options Attractive as 'Implied Volatility' Slides It makes sense to buy options as volatility is so low, one observers said.

OpenSea Suspends Trading of Sands Vegas Casino Club NFTs

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 22. 09:38

OpenSea Suspends Trading of Sands Vegas Casino Club NFTs NFTs promised cut of the profits from casinos built on metaverse platforms and Web 2.

OpenSea Suspends Trading of Sand Vegas Casino Club NFTs

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 22. 09:38

OpenSea Suspends Trading of Sand Vegas Casino Club NFTs Gambling Apes NFTs promised a cut of the profits from casinos built on metaverse platforms and Web 2.

Retail Interest in Bitcoin is Dwindling, Google Data Suggests

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 22. 08:15

Retail Interest in Bitcoin is Dwindling, Google Data Suggests Data from Google’s search trends suggest retail interest in bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies could be waning.

Crypto Taxes Fall Under EU Lawmakers' Gaze

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 22. 07:42

Crypto Taxes Fall Under EU Lawmakers' Gaze Some worry sharing information about foreign crypto holdings is unjustified snooping – but lawmakers also reckon blockchain technology could aid tax collection.

Binance Recovers $5.8M Linked to Axie Infinity Hack

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 22. 06:45

Binance Recovers $5.8M Linked to Axie Infinity Hack The funds were spread over 86 accounts, Binance’s founder confirmed.

These ‘Utility NFTs’ Look to Gamify Rainforest Protection

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 21. 20:34

These ‘Utility NFTs’ Look to Gamify Rainforest Protection The AEternals NFT project gamifies the protection of a plot of land in the Amazon rainforest.

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Rise Loses Steam After Fed Comments

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 21. 20:31

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Rise Loses Steam After Fed Comments Bitcoin (BTC) pulled back midway through the New York trading day after the Fed signaled higher rates. Price indicators, however, are positive over the short-term as altcoins take the lead.

Impulso alcista de bitcoin se fortalece a pesar de una pausa a corto plazo

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 21. 20:27

Impulso alcista de bitcoin se fortalece a pesar de una pausa a corto plazo BTC mantiene su apoyo, similar a lo que ocurrió a finales de marzo antes del aumento del 16% en el precio.

Solana-Based Climate Change Project Employs ‘NFTrees’ to Save Rainforests

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 21. 20:07

Solana-Based Climate Change Project Employs ‘NFTrees’ to Save Rainforests GainForest combines satellite imagery with data science in a bid to incentivize landowners away from cutting down trees.

Bitcoin Nearly Hits $43K, Trades at 10-Day High

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 21. 19:07

Bitcoin Nearly Hits $43K, Trades at 10-Day High The price action in bitcoin (BTC) hasn't been super dramatic, but lately the general direction has been higher.

Fed's Powell Says 50 Basis Point Hike ‘On the Table’

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 21. 18:39

Fed's Powell Says 50 Basis Point Hike ‘On the Table’ The Federal Reserve chair spoke on a panel about the global economy presented by the International Monetary Fund.

New York Man Arrested for Alleged $1.8M Crypto Mining Scam

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 21. 18:12

New York Man Arrested for Alleged $1.8M Crypto Mining Scam The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arrested a 37-year-old man on Wednesday it says defrauded more than a dozen victims out of a total of $1.8 million in a long-running crypto mining scam.

Bitcoin Momentum Strengthens Despite Short-Term Pause

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 21. 18:03

Bitcoin Momentum Strengthens Despite Short-Term Pause Bitcoin (BTC) is holding support above $40K as short-term momentum signals turn positive. The cryptocurrency's price action is similar to late-March, which preceded a price bounce.

The Risks Behind LUNA-UST Stablecoin, According to a Bearish Academic

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 21. 17:55

The Risks Behind LUNA-UST Stablecoin, According to a Bearish Academic The Terra ecosystem's breakout success may be "unsustainable," University of Calgary law professor Ryan Clements said on CoinDesk TV's “First Mover.”

A Use Case You Can Eat: California Crabs Tracked by Helium Network

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 21. 17:12

A Use Case You Can Eat: California Crabs Tracked by Helium Network A quirky use-case from the Helium Network has saved one user $1000s on crab pots every year.

A16z Forms Crypto Research and Coding Unit to Help Web 3 Startups

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 21. 17:00

A16z Forms Crypto Research and Coding Unit to Help Web 3 Startups The new crypto research team is staffed with academia all-stars aiming to provide deeper insights for the firm’s portfolio companies.

Binance Taps Former Regulators to Strengthen Global Surveillance Team

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 21. 16:16

Binance Taps Former Regulators to Strengthen Global Surveillance Team The Binance crypto exchange has tapped regulators from the Financial Conduct Authority and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority as it looks to further its global compliance efforts.

US House Democrats Call for Scrutiny on Crypto Mining as Environmental Threat

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 21. 15:44

US House Democrats Call for Scrutiny on Crypto Mining as Environmental Threat U.S. Rep. Jared Huffman sent a letter along with almost two dozen other congressional Democrats to the Environmental Protection Agency chief, asking him to devote additional scrutiny to potential harm cryptocurrency mining may cause to the climate and environment.

Australia's Financial Regulator Aims to Implement Crypto Regulation by 2025

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 21. 15:39

Australia's Financial Regulator Aims to Implement Crypto Regulation by 2025 The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has set out its expectations for financial institutions engaging in activities related to crypto and a roadmap for their implementation.

Bahamas to Allow Citizens to Pay Taxes With Digital Assets

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 21. 15:21

Bahamas to Allow Citizens to Pay Taxes With Digital Assets The government of Bahamas released a white paper detailing the future of its digital-asset sector and saying it will let citizens pay taxes with crypto.

Near DeFi Project Bastion Reveals $9M Funding Round on Heels of BSTN Airdrop Plans

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 21. 15:00

Near DeFi Project Bastion Reveals $9M Funding Round on Heels of BSTN Airdrop Plans Investors included Three Arrows Capital, Jump Crypto, FTX Ventures and Jane Street.

Según Morgan Stanley, podría crecer el uso de cripto como método de pago

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 21. 15:00

Según Morgan Stanley, podría crecer el uso de cripto como método de pago La asociación con tiendas físicas es un hito importante en la evolución de bitcoin como medio de pago, dijo el banco.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Tops $42.5K, Commerzbank Revives Hopes of Mainstream Crypto Adoption

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 21. 14:40

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Tops $42.5K, Commerzbank Revives Hopes of Mainstream Crypto Adoption The latest moves in crypto markets in context for April 21, 2022.

BitRiver Calls OFAC Sanctions ‘Unfair’ Anti-Competitive Move to Benefit US Miners

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 21. 13:40

BitRiver Calls OFAC Sanctions ‘Unfair’ Anti-Competitive Move to Benefit US Miners The firm and 10 of its subsidiaries were added to OFAC's list of designated nationals subject to sanctions on Wednesday.

Bird, Ring Veterans Raise $5M for GameFi Lending Protocol

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 21. 13:16

Bird, Ring Veterans Raise $5M for GameFi Lending Protocol The Pantera-backed MetaLend lets users borrow while still earning money in games.

Smart Offsets: Algorand Ups Sustainability Pledge With Self-Executing Code

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 21. 13:00

Smart Offsets: Algorand Ups Sustainability Pledge With Self-Executing Code The smart contract–based commitment to sustainability coincides with Earth Day.

DeFi Data Shop Nansen Makes First VC Investment in Gaming Analytics Firm ZeroDrop

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 21. 13:00

DeFi Data Shop Nansen Makes First VC Investment in Gaming Analytics Firm ZeroDrop Following a $75 million funding round of its own, it’s the first time Nansen has invested in an outside firm.

Institutional Goes Exotic: Valkyrie’s Multi-Coin Trust Eyes Staking Rewards

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 21. 13:00

Institutional Goes Exotic: Valkyrie’s Multi-Coin Trust Eyes Staking Rewards Investing in a basket of proof-of-stake tokens should yield about 6% annually, CIO McClurg said.

Morgan Stanley Says Crypto Could Become More Widely Used as Currency

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 21. 12:13

Morgan Stanley Says Crypto Could Become More Widely Used as Currency Partnerships with physical stores are a significant milestone in the evolution of bitcoin as a medium of payment, the bank said.

Next Earth Launches ‘Metaverse as a Service,’ Plans $60M Venture Fund

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 21. 12:09

Next Earth Launches ‘Metaverse as a Service,’ Plans $60M Venture Fund The metaverse has a new company, Limitless, with big plans to build out a virtual planet.

Limitless Launches 'Metaverse as a Service,' Plans $60M Venture Fund

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 21. 12:09

Limitless Launches 'Metaverse as a Service,' Plans $60M Venture Fund The company behind the New Earth metaverse is ramping up plans to build out its virtual planet.

Coinbase in Talks to Acquire Turkish Crypto Exchange BtcTurk for About $3.2B: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 21. 11:30

Coinbase in Talks to Acquire Turkish Crypto Exchange BtcTurk for About $3.2B: Report The deal will give Coinbase a firm foothold in Turkey and could be worth $3.2 billion.

Coinbase in Talks to Acquire BtcTurk for About $3.2B: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 21. 11:30

Coinbase in Talks to Acquire BtcTurk for About $3.2B: Report The deal will give Coinbase a firm foothold in Turkey and could be worth $3.2 billion.

Sweden, EU Discussed Bitcoin Proof-of-Work Ban: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 21. 11:29

Sweden, EU Discussed Bitcoin Proof-of-Work Ban: Report Documents released by German site suggest ongoing concern about the environmental impact of proof-of-work technology.

Bitcoin Eyes 200-Day Average After Three-Day Price Rally, Analyst Says

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 21. 11:05

Bitcoin Eyes 200-Day Average After Three-Day Price Rally, Analyst Says Bitcoin's recent bounce from under $40,000 has restored the short-term bullish bias.

Bitcoin Investors Eye 200-Day Average After Three-Day Rally, Analyst Says

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 21. 11:05

Bitcoin Investors Eye 200-Day Average After Three-Day Rally, Analyst Says Bitcoin's recent bounce from under $40,000 has restored the short-term bullish bias.

Tower 26 Venture Fund Raises $50M for VR Games, Metaverse: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 21. 10:54

Tower 26 Venture Fund Raises $50M for VR Games, Metaverse: Report The fund is led by a veteran game investor, and former studio executive Jon Goldman.

Goldman Says Apple, Meta Lead in Developing Metaverse Technology

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 21. 10:12

Goldman Says Apple, Meta Lead in Developing Metaverse Technology Virtual-reality platforms are set to evolve rapidly into 2023, the bank’s analysts said.

NFT Cricket Platform Rario Raises $120M Round Led by Dream Capital

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 21. 09:12

NFT Cricket Platform Rario Raises $120M Round Led by Dream Capital With the investment, Rario can access Mumbai-based fantasy sports platform Dream Sports and its 140 Million users.

0x Protocol's Token Surges Over 47% After Coinbase NFT partnership

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 21. 08:55

0x Protocol's Token Surges Over 47% After Coinbase NFT partnership 0x has rallied by more than 47% after it was announced that Coinbase NFT would be using the protocol to power its new platform.

Goldman Sachs Eyes Collaboration With Crypto Exchange FTX as CEOs Meet: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 21. 08:51

Goldman Sachs Eyes Collaboration With Crypto Exchange FTX as CEOs Meet: Report Crypto exchange FTX's founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, met Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon to discuss potential collaborations between the two firms, the Financial Times reported Thursday.

Frax, Terra-Backed 4pool Goes Live on Fantom Network, Attracts $31M

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 21. 06:48

Frax, Terra-Backed 4pool Goes Live on Fantom Network, Attracts $31M Frax is working on supporting Fantom projects interested in joining the yield pool, its founder confirmed.

Germany's Commerzbank Applies for Local Crypto Licence: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 21. 05:47

Germany's Commerzbank Applies for Local Crypto Licence: Report If the license application is accepted, the bank would be authorized to offer exchange and crypto-asset services.

Germany's Commerzbank Applies for Local Crypto Licence

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 21. 05:47

Germany's Commerzbank Applies for Local Crypto Licence If the license application is accepted, the bank would be authorized to offer exchange and crypto-asset services.

Germany's Commerzbank Applies for Local Crypto License

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 21. 05:47

Germany's Commerzbank Applies for Local Crypto License If the license application is accepted, the bank would be authorized to offer exchange and crypto-asset services.

Flared-Gas Bitcoin Miner Crusoe Energy Raises $350M Series C

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 21. 04:00

Flared-Gas Bitcoin Miner Crusoe Energy Raises $350M Series C The company is also bringing on additional credit facilities of up to $155 million.

Near-Based Defi Protocol Bastion to Launch $BSTN Token at a $180M Valuation

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 21. 00:00

Near-Based Defi Protocol Bastion to Launch $BSTN Token at a $180M Valuation Bastion, the largest DeFi protocol on the Near blockchain, will be allocating five billion $BSTN tokens just before midnight UTC on Thursday.

Near-Based DeFi Protocol Bastion to Launch BSTN Token at a $180M Valuation

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 21. 00:00

Near-Based DeFi Protocol Bastion to Launch BSTN Token at a $180M Valuation Bastion, the largest DeFi protocol on the Near blockchain, will be allocating 5 billion BSTN tokens with trading set to begin just before midnight UTC on Thursday.

Bitcoin Miner Bit Digital Files to Raise Up to $500M in Equity

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 20. 22:41

Bitcoin Miner Bit Digital Files to Raise Up to $500M in Equity The proceeds will be used for capital expenditures, buying new mining equipment and other potential acquisitions.

Derek Edward Schloss: Unlocking the Art Market

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 20. 21:52

Derek Edward Schloss: Unlocking the Art Market Twitter and video games were just a stepping stone for Derek Schloss into crypto. Fives years later, the leading VC makes good on his big unlock.

Bitcoin: índice de volatilidad de 30 días cae a nivel más bajo en 17 meses

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 20. 20:27

Bitcoin: índice de volatilidad de 30 días cae a nivel más bajo en 17 meses Los creadores de mercado de opciones de bóvedas DeFi son quizás la fuerza invisible ayudando a crear un límite de precios.

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Fades From $42K, Alts Still Ahead as ApeCoin Pumps

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 20. 20:23

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Fades From $42K, Alts Still Ahead as ApeCoin Pumps Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptos were mixed on Wednesday. Altcoins continue to gain ground as APE rallied by as much as 24%. And DeFi tokens are lagging, although the downtrend appears to be slowing.

Bitcoin's Quick Reversal of Two-Day Rally Leaves Price Back at $41K

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 20. 20:07

Bitcoin's Quick Reversal of Two-Day Rally Leaves Price Back at $41K Bitcoin analysts are still long-term bullish even as the cryptocurrency gives up gains from the past two days.

Binance.US Quits Blockchain Association, Forms In-House Lobbying Shop

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 20. 19:00

Binance.US Quits Blockchain Association, Forms In-House Lobbying Shop A source close to the company says the groups’ goals “were not fully aligned.”

TON Users Donate $1B to Advance Ecosystem, Foundation Says

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 20. 18:57

TON Users Donate $1B to Advance Ecosystem, Foundation Says The TON Foundation has raised over $1 billion in donations from users to advance its ecosystem.

US Sanctions Russian Crypto Mining Host Bitriver

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 20. 18:21

US Sanctions Russian Crypto Mining Host Bitriver The U.S. government added Russian crypto mining company Bitriver on Wednesday as part of its ongoing effort to blockade Russian firms from accessing the global financial network in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Bitcoin Holding Support With Higher Price Lows; Resistance at $46K

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 20. 18:12

Bitcoin Holding Support With Higher Price Lows; Resistance at $46K Bitcoin (BTC) buyers have been active at support over the past few months, forming a series of higher price lows on the charts. That coincides with a loss of downside momentum, which is a near-term positive for price.

Is Ethereum Staking Pool Lido’s Growth an Omen of Centralization?

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 20. 18:07

Is Ethereum Staking Pool Lido’s Growth an Omen of Centralization? Lido might be on track to control over 50% of all staked ether on the Beacon Chain. Better it than Coinbase, proponents say.

It's Bananas, but These Metaverse Rumors Are Pumping ApeCoin

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 20. 17:51

It's Bananas, but These Metaverse Rumors Are Pumping ApeCoin The latest price pump in almost-anything-goes crypto markets shows just how quick and easy it can be to touch off a fresh flurry of speculation.

It's Bananas, but Unconfirmed Metaverse Rumors Are Pumping ApeCoin

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 20. 17:51

It's Bananas, but Unconfirmed Metaverse Rumors Are Pumping ApeCoin The latest price pump in almost-anything-goes crypto markets shows just how quick and easy it can be to touch off a fresh flurry of speculation.

Simplify Files for Bitcoin ETF Mixing Treasurys and Options Strategies

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 20. 17:27

Simplify Files for Bitcoin ETF Mixing Treasurys and Options Strategies The company earlier this year applied with the SEC to list a Web 3 ETF.

Will Rising Interest Rates Sink the Crypto Ecosystem?

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 20. 17:01

Will Rising Interest Rates Sink the Crypto Ecosystem? Competition for capital is clobbering speculative investments like tech stocks. Digital assets have held up comparatively well – so far.

Decent Labs Launches DAO With Crypto Investing Giants at $56M Valuation

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 20. 16:00

Decent Labs Launches DAO With Crypto Investing Giants at $56M Valuation The venture studio will partner with the likes of BlockTower Capital and Digital Currency Group to build and finance new protocols.

BlueYard, Sequoia Invest in Privy to Bring Secure Data to Web 3

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 20. 16:00

BlueYard, Sequoia Invest in Privy to Bring Secure Data to Web 3 The $8.3 million funding round will fuel Privy’s developer tools to securely collect data to improve the crypto user experience.

One-Quarter of French Financial Scams Involve Crypto, Ombudsman Says

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 20. 15:15

One-Quarter of French Financial Scams Involve Crypto, Ombudsman Says Regulator Marielle Cohen-Branche warned of a loophole for complaints about unregistered crypto firms.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Bid as Real Bond Yield Remains Negative for ‘Main Street’

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 20. 14:02

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Bid as Real Bond Yield Remains Negative for ‘Main Street’ The latest moves in crypto markets in context for April 20, 2022.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Bid as Real Bond Yield Remains Negative for Main Street

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 20. 14:02

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Bid as Real Bond Yield Remains Negative for Main Street The latest moves in crypto markets in context for April 20, 2022.

Blockchain Gaming Usage Explodes 2,000% in a Year: DappRadar

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 20. 13:32

Blockchain Gaming Usage Explodes 2,000% in a Year: DappRadar Blockchain gaming continues to dominate sector activity as well as investment, having raised a total of $2.5 billion in Q1 of 2022.

Coinbase NFT Marketplace Goes Live. Can It Rival OpenSea?

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 20. 13:00

Coinbase NFT Marketplace Goes Live. Can It Rival OpenSea? The beta iteration of the exchange’s marketplace is putting a social-media spin on NFT trading.

Optimism for US Spot Bitcoin ETF Grows With Approval of Teucrium Futures Fund

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 20. 12:00

Optimism for US Spot Bitcoin ETF Grows With Approval of Teucrium Futures Fund Some industry participants and observers see the Teucrium decision as opening the way for a spot bitcoin ETF to finally win SEC approval.

FCA Names Interim Head for Digital Assets Unit

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 20. 11:37

FCA Names Interim Head for Digital Assets Unit The U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority appointed Victoria McLoughlin as interim head of its digital assets department.

U.K. Regulator FCA Names Interim Head for Digital Assets Unit

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 20. 11:37

U.K. Regulator FCA Names Interim Head for Digital Assets Unit The U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority appointed Victoria McLoughlin as interim head of its digital assets department.

UK Regulator FCA Names Interim Head for Digital Assets Unit

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 20. 11:37

UK Regulator FCA Names Interim Head for Digital Assets Unit The U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority appointed Victoria McLoughlin as interim head of its digital assets department.

Ethereum DeFi Staple MakerDAO Adds StarkNet Bridge in First Step Toward Multi-Chain

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 20. 10:30

Ethereum DeFi Staple MakerDAO Adds StarkNet Bridge in First Step Toward Multi-Chain Rebuilding Maker on StarkNet involves four phases, starting with a simple bridge that goes live on April 28.

Australia Crypto ETF Market Heats Up With Two More Spot Funds Set to Launch

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 20. 10:21

Australia Crypto ETF Market Heats Up With Two More Spot Funds Set to Launch 21Shares and ETF Securities plan to introduce standalone bitcoin and ether spot exchange-traded funds in Australia next week.

Bitcoin's 30-Day Volatility Slips to 17-Month Low

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 20. 09:37

Bitcoin's 30-Day Volatility Slips to 17-Month Low Market makers from DeFi option vaults are perhaps the invisible force helping create a boundary for prices.

FTX Plan Said to Face CFTC Roundtable Next Month

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 19. 22:15

FTX Plan Said to Face CFTC Roundtable Next Month A proposal from FTX.US on direct derivatives clearing is set to be the focus of public discussion on May 23.

Market Wrap: Altcoins Outperform as Sentiment Improves; Bitcoin Within 'Value Zone'

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 19. 20:29

Market Wrap: Altcoins Outperform as Sentiment Improves; Bitcoin Within 'Value Zone' Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptos rose on Tuesday, indicating a greater appetite for risk among traders. Some analysts suggest bitcoin is entering a value zone, which typically precedes strong breakouts or breakdowns in price.

DeFi Developer Andre Cronje Teases New Regulation-Focused Crypto Projects

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 19. 18:47

DeFi Developer Andre Cronje Teases New Regulation-Focused Crypto Projects The mercurial “Godfather of DeFi” is now pivoting to compliant crypto after abruptly quitting decentralized finance in early March.

Bitcoin Price Rises for Second Day on Hopes for Soft Landing

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 19. 18:44

Bitcoin Price Rises for Second Day on Hopes for Soft Landing The largest cryptocurrency continues to rebound from a five-week low.

Bitcoin Stabilizes Above $40K; Resistance at $43K-$46K

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 19. 17:26

Bitcoin Stabilizes Above $40K; Resistance at $43K-$46K Bitcoin (BTC) is back above $40K, albeit within a wide trading range. The cryptocurrency could face initial resistance at $43K, which could stall the current upswing in price.

Silvergate Capital May Expand Its Bitcoin Lending Program, CEO Says

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 19. 17:17

Silvergate Capital May Expand Its Bitcoin Lending Program, CEO Says Silvergate Capital on Tuesday reported better-than-expected Q1 earnings this morning and shares are up nearly 12%.

Crypto Funds See Outflows as Bitcoin Gets More 'Interest-Rate Sensitive'

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 19. 17:14

Crypto Funds See Outflows as Bitcoin Gets More 'Interest-Rate Sensitive' Some $97 million flowed out of digital asset funds in the week through April 15 as investors adjusted to a hawkish Fed discussion on shrinking the central bank's balance sheet.

EU Crypto Firms Protest ‘Alarming’ Anti-Money Laundering Laws

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 19. 17:06

EU Crypto Firms Protest ‘Alarming’ Anti-Money Laundering Laws European industry is joining forces as it seeks to limit the impact of new proposals to cut the privacy of online payments and regulate stablecoins.

Sara Baumann: NFTs Let Me Quit My Job

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 19. 15:41

Sara Baumann: NFTs Let Me Quit My Job The founder of the badass Women With Weapons franchise on how she made it and what comes next. Baumann is a speaker at CoinDesk's Consensus Festival.

Framework Ventures Launches $400M Fund to Back Web 3 Gaming, DeFi

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 19. 15:39

Framework Ventures Launches $400M Fund to Back Web 3 Gaming, DeFi The crypto investment firm now has $1.4 billion in assets under management.

BlockApps Raises $41M to Bring More Real Assets to Its Blockchain

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 19. 15:25

BlockApps Raises $41M to Bring More Real Assets to Its Blockchain The enterprise blockchain firm has partnered in the past with Amazon, Bayer Crop Science and Blockchain for Energy, an association of large energy companies.

Pantera Joins $3.7M Round for Solana Lending Protocol Hedge

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 19. 15:01

Pantera Joins $3.7M Round for Solana Lending Protocol Hedge Race Capital led the round for the interest-free lending protocol ahead of its public launch.

Bitfinex Exchange Back Online After ‘Issues’ Cause 2-Hour Outage

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 19. 14:50

Bitfinex Exchange Back Online After ‘Issues’ Cause 2-Hour Outage The platform underwent maintenance after trading was halted.

IMF Says Capital Control Powers Should Include Crypto

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 19. 14:34

IMF Says Capital Control Powers Should Include Crypto The financial stability watchdog is the latest to worry digital assets are being used to evade sanctions on Russia.

Hut 8 in Deal to Become 100% Self-Mining Company

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 19. 14:18

Hut 8 in Deal to Become 100% Self-Mining Company The digital asset miner will buy out all hosted rigs at its Medicine Hat mining facility in Alberta.

Solana DeFi Protocol Delta One Raises $9.1M to Offer Crypto Options Trading

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 19. 14:00

Solana DeFi Protocol Delta One Raises $9.1M to Offer Crypto Options Trading Options trading has long been popular in traditional finance, but the crypto-backed version has only recently started moving beyond institutions to retail investors.

Solana DeFi Protocol Delta One Raises $9.1M to Offer Crypto Yield Farming

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 19. 14:00

Solana DeFi Protocol Delta One Raises $9.1M to Offer Crypto Yield Farming Options trading has long been popular in traditional finance, but the crypto-backed version has only recently started moving beyond institutions to retail investors.

Australia’s First Bitcoin ETF to Be Listed Next Week: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 19. 13:57

Australia’s First Bitcoin ETF to Be Listed Next Week: Report Cosmos Asset Management’s Bitcoin ETF will be listed on Cboe equities next week

Robinhood Agrees to Acquire UK Crypto Platform Ziglu

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 19. 13:25

Robinhood Agrees to Acquire UK Crypto Platform Ziglu Online brokerage platform Robinhood has acquired London-based crypto platform Ziglu giving it a Financial Conduct Authority-regulated arm in the U.K.

The End of NFT Rug Pulls?

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 19. 13:22

The End of NFT Rug Pulls? The ERC-721R standard guarantees refunds for non-fungible tokens, offering greater security for buyers and legitimacy for creators. But risks remain for both sides.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Struggles as Dollar Breaks Multi-Year Bearish Trendline

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 19. 13:07

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Struggles as Dollar Breaks Multi-Year Bearish Trendline The latest moves in crypto markets in context for April 19, 2022.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Struggles as Dollar Breaks Multi-Year Bearish Trend Line

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 19. 13:07

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Struggles as Dollar Breaks Multi-Year Bearish Trend Line The latest moves in crypto markets in context for April 19, 2022.

Nearly Half of Jurisdictions Still Not Applying Crypto Laundering Norms, Global Regulator Says

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 19. 13:00

Nearly Half of Jurisdictions Still Not Applying Crypto Laundering Norms, Global Regulator Says The Financial Action Task Force has vowed to toughen its monitoring, though some fear customer identification rules could harm online privacy.

Crypto Options Traders Adopt New Strategies to Profit From DeFi-Led Volatility Gyrations

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 19. 11:51

Crypto Options Traders Adopt New Strategies to Profit From DeFi-Led Volatility Gyrations DeFi option vaults put downward pressure on implied volatility every Friday, creating a window of opportunity for savvy traders to short-sell volatility ahead of the event.

Ethereum Foundation Holds $1.3B in Ether, $300M in Non-Crypto Investments

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 19. 11:03

Ethereum Foundation Holds $1.3B in Ether, $300M in Non-Crypto Investments Ether held by the non-profit represents about 0.3% of the total supply as of March 31, 2022.

Silvergate Bank's Q1 Net Income Nearly Doubles to $24.7M

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 19. 10:56

Silvergate Bank's Q1 Net Income Nearly Doubles to $24.7M Crypto-focussed Silvergate Bank recorded net income of $27.4 million in Q1 2022, more than doubling its income of $12.7 million for the corresponding quarter a year earlier.

Metaverse Startup The Sandbox Looks to Raise $400M at $4B Valuation: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 19. 10:40

Metaverse Startup The Sandbox Looks to Raise $400M at $4B Valuation: Report Metaverse firm The Sandbox is looking to raise $400 million at a valuation of more than $4 billion, according to a Bloomberg report on Tuesday.

The Sandbox Looks to Raise $400M at $4B Valuation: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 19. 10:40

The Sandbox Looks to Raise $400M at $4B Valuation: Report Metaverse firm The Sandbox is looking to raise $400 million at a valuation of more than $4 billion, according to a Bloomberg report on Tuesday.

Crypto Exchange KuCoin Launches $100M Fund for NFT Creators

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 19. 09:43

Crypto Exchange KuCoin Launches $100M Fund for NFT Creators The Creators Fund supplements KuCoin’s newly launched NFT marketplace, Windvane.

Privacy Focused Monero Plans Hard Fork in July; XMR Surges 11% on ‘Monerun’

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 19. 09:28

Privacy Focused Monero Plans Hard Fork in July; XMR Surges 11% on ‘Monerun’ The hard fork would see version fifteen of Monero launched with several upgrades for improved security.

Ireland's Political Parties to Be Banned From Accepting Crypto: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 19. 09:01

Ireland's Political Parties to Be Banned From Accepting Crypto: Report Political parties in the Republic of Ireland are to banned from accepting donations in cryptocurrency, the Irish Independent reported Tuesday.

Indian Crypto Exchange CoinDCX Raises Over $135 Million in New Funding Round

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 19. 08:19

Indian Crypto Exchange CoinDCX Raises Over $135 Million in New Funding Round The raise brings CoinDCX's valuation to more than $2 billion, said Rasika Joshi, the company's media relations director.

Indian Crypto Exchange CoinDCX Raises Over $135M in New Funding Round

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 19. 08:19

Indian Crypto Exchange CoinDCX Raises Over $135M in New Funding Round The raise brings CoinDCX's valuation to more than $2 billion, said Rasika Joshi, the company's media relations director.

UK Crypto Industry Hopes for More Clarity From Planned Stablecoin Rules

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 19. 07:48

UK Crypto Industry Hopes for More Clarity From Planned Stablecoin Rules A new regulatory package for crypto could clear up some gray areas for digital asset companies around which regulations they should comply with.

BNB Chain to Burn Over $740M Worth of BNB Tokens

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 19. 07:37

BNB Chain to Burn Over $740M Worth of BNB Tokens The tokens are expected to burn automatically for the first time this quarter.

BNB Chain Burns Over $770M Worth of BNB Tokens

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 19. 07:37

BNB Chain Burns Over $770M Worth of BNB Tokens The tokens are expected to burn automatically for the first time this quarter.

Terra’s LUNA Surges 17% as UST Becomes Third Largest Stablecoin

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 19. 07:23

Terra’s LUNA Surges 17% as UST Becomes Third Largest Stablecoin Terra has also purchased record amounts of Convex tokens in the past month, a research found.

Terra’s LUNA Surges 17% as UST Becomes Third-Largest Stablecoin

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 19. 07:23

Terra’s LUNA Surges 17% as UST Becomes Third-Largest Stablecoin Terra has also purchased record amounts of Convex tokens in the past month, a research found.

Blockchain.com Could Look at an IPO as Early as This Year: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 19. 06:49

Blockchain.com Could Look at an IPO as Early as This Year: Report The exchange is looking at a listing after reaching a valuation of $14 billion last month.

US Government Warns of North Korean Crypto Attacks After Tying Nation to $625M Hack

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 18. 22:17

US Government Warns of North Korean Crypto Attacks After Tying Nation to $625M Hack The government said it had observed North Korean cyber actors targeting a wide range of crypto and blockchain companies, including exchanges, DeFi protocols and play-to-earn games.

Matthew Ball: Metaverse Man

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 18. 21:40

Matthew Ball: Metaverse Man TK

Tether's Paolo Ardoino on UST: 'It's All Fun and Games' Until You're a $100B Coin

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 18. 21:05

Tether's Paolo Ardoino on UST: 'It's All Fun and Games' Until You're a $100B Coin If the algorithmic-based stablecoin keeps growing this fast, there could be major risks to market stability, analysts and researchers say.

Latin American Crypto Exchange Bitso Hires New Brazil Chief

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 18. 20:45

Latin American Crypto Exchange Bitso Hires New Brazil Chief Thales Araújo de Freitas most recently led Brazil operations for Chile-based Global66, and prior to that held leadership roles at Citibank and HSBC.

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Bounces Around $40K as Stocks Waver; Crypto Security Concerns Intensify

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 18. 20:30

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Bounces Around $40K as Stocks Waver; Crypto Security Concerns Intensify Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptos edged higher along with stocks on Monday. Although, volume remains relatively light and some analysts see limited upside for BTC. Plus, recent hacks and money laundering could trouble policymakers.

The Right Tax Treatment of Staking Rewards Is Clear: Taxation Only After Sale

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 18. 19:19

The Right Tax Treatment of Staking Rewards Is Clear: Taxation Only After Sale The U.S. needs to get straight on staking rewards or risks losing its edge on the crypto industry.

Moonbird NFTs Are a Bet on Kevin Rose's Rep

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 18. 19:13

Moonbird NFTs Are a Bet on Kevin Rose's Rep With a buzzy new NFT collection, Digg co-founder Kevin Rose’s blockchain VIP club minted its first big win.

Ethereum’s Dark Underbelly Shows That Even in Crypto, Trust Matters

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 18. 18:14

Ethereum’s Dark Underbelly Shows That Even in Crypto, Trust Matters Laura Shin’s book “The Cryptopians” illustrates why.

Bitcoin Holding Support Above $37K; Resistance at $45K

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 18. 17:41

Bitcoin Holding Support Above $37K; Resistance at $45K Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a minor price jump after oversold signals appeared on intraday charts. Resistance is nearby around $45K, which could keep price within range.

Crypto Exchange EXMO Exits Russia, Sells User Base There to Unnamed Buyer

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 18. 17:34

Crypto Exchange EXMO Exits Russia, Sells User Base There to Unnamed Buyer EXMO is also giving up its clients in Belarus and Kazahkstan following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

EXMO Exits Russia, Sells User Base There to Unnamed Buyer

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 18. 17:34

EXMO Exits Russia, Sells User Base There to Unnamed Buyer EXMO is also giving up its clients in Belarus and Kazahkstan following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Moonbirds NFTs Fly on Debut, Clocking $200M in Sales

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 18. 16:56

Moonbirds NFTs Fly on Debut, Clocking $200M in Sales The project is the first tied to Kevin Rose’s PROOF Collective, a private community of NFT collectors whose membership pass costs at least 99 ETH.

What Would Deglobalization Mean for Bitcoin’s Price?

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 18. 16:45

What Would Deglobalization Mean for Bitcoin’s Price? Geopolitical crises like the Russia-Ukraine war are reversing the era of globalization where people enjoyed lower costs from the expansion of free trade and labor offshoring.

Crypto Proponents Fear SEC 'Backdoor' Regulations on Exchanges, Dealers

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 18. 16:21

Crypto Proponents Fear SEC 'Backdoor' Regulations on Exchanges, Dealers Lawyers and lobbyist for the cryptocurrency industry have raised objections to Securities and Exchange Commission proposals that could formally expand crypto oversight. The comment deadline arrived Monday for the first of those rule that amplifies the scope of how the agency defines exchanges.

Coinbase Bear Thesis Is ‘Way Overblown,’ Oppenheimer Says

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 18. 15:46

Coinbase Bear Thesis Is ‘Way Overblown,’ Oppenheimer Says At least one bank analyst says COIN’s sagging stock price is an opportunity to buy the dip.

France's Crypto Industry Fights Institutional Caution

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 18. 15:29

France's Crypto Industry Fights Institutional Caution A Web 3 summit in Paris has vaunted the country’s strengths and talent pool – but crypto advocates must battle for acceptance from skeptical financiers.

¿Es bitcoin un activo de riesgo o seguro? Tal vez no sea ni uno ni el otro

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 18. 15:15

¿Es bitcoin un activo de riesgo o seguro? Tal vez no sea ni uno ni el otro Subió la inflación, todos quisieron adquirir bitcoin y su precio se disparó, ¿verdad? No exactamente…

Core Scientific Begins Reporting Daily Bitcoin Mining Production

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 18. 14:20

Core Scientific Begins Reporting Daily Bitcoin Mining Production Earlier in April, a project by Block, Blockstream, and Tesla project revealed plans to publish real-time mining data.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin's Exchange Balance Hits 3.5-Year Low

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 18. 13:38

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin's Exchange Balance Hits 3.5-Year Low The latest moves in crypto markets in context for April 18, 2022.

Shiba, Dogecoin Among Biggest Losers as Macro Fears Lead to Market Fall

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 18. 13:12

Shiba, Dogecoin Among Biggest Losers as Macro Fears Lead to Market Fall Bitcoin traded below pivotal support of $40,000 in European hours on Monday, reaching its lowest prices in nearly a month.

Algorand Rents Times Square Billboard to Tout Green Cred Ahead of Earth Day

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 18. 13:00

Algorand Rents Times Square Billboard to Tout Green Cred Ahead of Earth Day The ad buy comes with a “dark” twist.

Canada’s WonderFi Bulks Up Further With Planned $31M Acquisition of Coinberry Crypto Exchange

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 18. 10:23

Canada’s WonderFi Bulks Up Further With Planned $31M Acquisition of Coinberry Crypto Exchange WonderFi recently completed the purchase of Bitbuy, another trading venue.

Bitcoin Slips Below Support Level to $38.5K as US Tax Return Deadline Approaches

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 18. 09:08

Bitcoin Slips Below Support Level to $38.5K as US Tax Return Deadline Approaches Tax-related selling seems to have aggravated macro-driven weakness in the bitcoin market.

First Mover Asia: Terra is 2022’s Version of Corporate Bitcoin Buying; Cryptos Hold Steady in Weekend Trading

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 17. 23:30

First Mover Asia: Terra is 2022’s Version of Corporate Bitcoin Buying; Cryptos Hold Steady in Weekend Trading The Luna Foundation Guard now holds about $1.7 billion in bitcoin, but crypto markets seem unimpressed with its purchases this year.

Attacker Drains $182M From Beanstalk Stablecoin Protocol

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 17. 18:30

Attacker Drains $182M From Beanstalk Stablecoin Protocol The flash-loan attack becomes the second nine-figure DeFi exploit in a month.

Is Bitcoin a Risk-On or a Risk-Off Asset? Maybe It’s Neither

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 17. 14:50

Is Bitcoin a Risk-On or a Risk-Off Asset? Maybe It’s Neither So, we have high inflation and everyone piled into bitcoin and its price shot up, right? Not quite…

Market Wrap: Cryptos Mixed Amid NFT Slowdown, Meme Coin Surge

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 15. 20:28

Market Wrap: Cryptos Mixed Amid NFT Slowdown, Meme Coin Surge During a shortened week in traditional markets, with U.S. stock exchanges closed on Friday, bitcoin struggled for direction, hovering around $40K, while DOGE and SHIB experienced wild swings.

Market Wrap: Cryptos Mixed Amid NFT Slowdown, Meme Coins Surge

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 15. 20:28

Market Wrap: Cryptos Mixed Amid NFT Slowdown, Meme Coins Surge During a shortened week in traditional markets, with U.S. stock exchanges closed on Friday, bitcoin struggled for direction, hovering around $40K, while DOGE and SHIB experienced wild swings.

Sanctioned Crypto Wallet Linked to North Korean Hackers Keeps On Laundering

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 15. 19:55

Sanctioned Crypto Wallet Linked to North Korean Hackers Keeps On Laundering It's a game of wallet whack-a-mole despite Tornado Cash’s efforts. For now, the hackers appear to be winning.

Sanctioned Crypto Wallet Linked to North Korean Hackers Keeps Laundering

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 15. 19:55

Sanctioned Crypto Wallet Linked to North Korean Hackers Keeps Laundering It’s a game of wallet whack-a-mole despite Tornado Cash’s efforts. For now, the hackers appear to be winning.

Biden Nominates Former Ripple Adviser Barr as Top US Fed Regulator

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 15. 14:57

Biden Nominates Former Ripple Adviser Barr as Top US Fed Regulator President Joe Biden named former crypto industry adviser Michael Barr as his latest pick for a Federal Reserve post that's arguably the most powerful financial regulator job in the U.S.

Tornado Cash Adds Chainalysis Tool for Blocking OFAC-Sanctioned Wallets From Dapp

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 15. 14:03

Tornado Cash Adds Chainalysis Tool for Blocking OFAC-Sanctioned Wallets From Dapp The blockade only applies to the Tornado Cash front-end, not the underlying smart contract, one of the protocol's founders later tweeted.

The US and Europe Can't Regulate Crypto Alone

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 15. 13:46

The US and Europe Can't Regulate Crypto Alone Global adoptions makes regulating crypto inside national siloes futile.

XRP, Dogecoin Outperform as Crypto Markets Continue Slide

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 15. 12:20

XRP, Dogecoin Outperform as Crypto Markets Continue Slide XRP’s rise came amid positive sentiment for the payments tokens as Ripple founder Brad Garlinghouse said his company’s ongoing defense against the SEC’s lawsuit was going “much better than expected.”

Bitcoin Regains $40K as Sentiment Turns to 'Extreme Fear'

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 15. 12:03

Bitcoin Regains $40K as Sentiment Turns to 'Extreme Fear' Some analysts remain bullish on the future prices of the world’s largest cryptocurrency.

Yes, Crypto Is Cool. But How About Starting With More User-Friendly Tools?

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 15. 00:18

Yes, Crypto Is Cool. But How About Starting With More User-Friendly Tools? Cryptocurrencies have a bright future but are still too hard for most people to use, including those living in underserved communities.

First Mover Asia: Taiwan Chip Manufacturer TSMC Remains a Crypto Skeptic; Major Cryptos Decline

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 14. 23:05

First Mover Asia: Taiwan Chip Manufacturer TSMC Remains a Crypto Skeptic; Major Cryptos Decline The company, which was burned during the last major bear market, did not mention crypto mining in its last earnings report; bitcoin loses its gains from the previous day.

Twitter Closes Down on Session as Musk Calls for Shareholder Vote

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 14. 22:28

Twitter Closes Down on Session as Musk Calls for Shareholder Vote Here’s what happened today in regards to Elon Musk’s effort to buy Twitter.

Owner of Brazil’s Largest Crypto Exchange Plans to Launch Quantitative Trading Service

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 14. 21:52

Owner of Brazil’s Largest Crypto Exchange Plans to Launch Quantitative Trading Service The holding company for Mercado Bitcoin, which is in talks to be acquired by Coinbase, is partnering with local player Giant Steps.

Central Bank of Portugal Grants Country’s First Crypto License to a Bank

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 14. 21:29

Central Bank of Portugal Grants Country’s First Crypto License to a Bank Bison Bank was authorized to offer crypto custodian and trading services in Portugal on Thursday.

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Dips as Macro and Geopolitical Uncertainties Remain

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 14. 20:21

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Dips as Macro and Geopolitical Uncertainties Remain Bitcoin (BTC) and stocks continue to trade within a range, albeit with large price swings. That indicates uncertainty among investors regarding geopolitical risk. Meanwhile, bitcoin whales are starting to take some profits.

Amazon no está cerca de aceptar cripto para pagos en comercios minoristas, según CEO

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 14. 19:31

Amazon no está cerca de aceptar cripto para pagos en comercios minoristas, según CEO De todas formas, Andy Jassy dijo que la compañía podría vender NFTs en el futuro.

OlympusDAO Co-Founder Doxxed? Lawsuit Claims to Unmask 'Apollo'

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 14. 19:11

OlympusDAO Co-Founder Doxxed? Lawsuit Claims to Unmask 'Apollo' In the lawsuit, an early Olympus investor alleges he was cheated out of millions of OHM tokens when key smart contracts were rendered inoperable.

Sam Bankman-Fried: The Man, the Hair, the Vision

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 14. 18:31

Sam Bankman-Fried: The Man, the Hair, the Vision SBF is 30 and his company, FTX, is everywhere. He'll be appearing at CoinDesk's Consensus festival in June.

Bitcoin Neutral, Support at $37K and Resistance at $46K

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 14. 18:18

Bitcoin Neutral, Support at $37K and Resistance at $46K Bitcoin (BTC) is bouncing around $40K as technical indicators remain neutral. Buyers could stay active around the $35K-$37K support zone, although aweekly close above $40K is required to maintain the recovery phase.

Bybit Replaces CME as No. 2 Bitcoin Futures Exchange by Open Interest

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 14. 17:59

Bybit Replaces CME as No. 2 Bitcoin Futures Exchange by Open Interest Crypto analysts say the exchange's success may lie in its willingness to extend more leverage to traders, but there also might be idiosyncratic market factors at play.

US Officials Tie North Korean Hacker Group to Axie’s Ronin Exploit

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 14. 16:44

US Officials Tie North Korean Hacker Group to Axie’s Ronin Exploit The U.S. Treasury Department alleged North Korean hacking group Lazarus is tied to a $600 million theft of cryptocurrency from the Axie Infinity-linked Ronin network.

US Officials Tie North Korea’s ‘Lazarus’ Hackers to $625M Crypto Theft

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 14. 16:44

US Officials Tie North Korea’s ‘Lazarus’ Hackers to $625M Crypto Theft The U.S. Treasury Department alleged North Korean hacking group Lazarus is tied to a $600 million theft of cryptocurrency from the Axie Infinity-linked Ronin network.

Elon Musk ofrece comprar Twitter por $41.300 millones para privatizar la empresa

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 14. 15:13

Elon Musk ofrece comprar Twitter por $41.300 millones para privatizar la empresa El fundador de TRON, Justin Sun, respondió en un tuit que ofrecería $60 por acción, a comparación de los $54.20 que propuso Musk.

On-Chain Wallet Profiler Nansen Adds Solana Coverage

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 14. 14:03

On-Chain Wallet Profiler Nansen Adds Solana Coverage “There has been huge demand to launch a Solana dashboard,” said Nansen CEO Alex Svanevik.

Skynet Trading Launches $40M Fund to Support Elrond Network’s DeFi Push

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 14. 14:00

Skynet Trading Launches $40M Fund to Support Elrond Network’s DeFi Push After a pair of splashy acquisitions, Elrond is looking to attract more projects.

South Korean Smart Contract Auditing Platform Soohoo.io Raises $4.5M

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 14. 14:00

South Korean Smart Contract Auditing Platform Soohoo.io Raises $4.5M The startup works with Samsung and LG.

South Korean Smart Contract Auditing Platform Sooho.io Raises $4.5M

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 14. 14:00

South Korean Smart Contract Auditing Platform Sooho.io Raises $4.5M The startup works with Samsung and LG.

Ethereum Push Notification Service Raises $10M at $131M Valuation

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 14. 13:57

Ethereum Push Notification Service Raises $10M at $131M Valuation The company hopes to address the lack of cross-blockchain communication with its protocol.

Cosmos Gains Interchain Accounts as Upgrade Kicks In

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 14. 13:33

Cosmos Gains Interchain Accounts as Upgrade Kicks In The Hub Theta upgrade brings features such as interchain accounts, which allow blockchains to control accounts on other networks.

Amazon Not Close to Accepting Crypto as Payment in Retail Business, CEO Says

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 14. 13:20

Amazon Not Close to Accepting Crypto as Payment in Retail Business, CEO Says Andy Jassy did say it was possible, however, that Amazon would sell NFTs in the future.

MGM Grand Tests NFT Ticketing in YellowHeart Tie-Up

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 14. 13:16

MGM Grand Tests NFT Ticketing in YellowHeart Tie-Up The Polygon-based platform is adding utility-backed tickets to one of the largest event spaces on the Vegas Strip.

Elon Musk Offers to Buy Twitter for $41.3B

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 14. 10:24

Elon Musk Offers to Buy Twitter for $41.3B The Tesla CEO offered $54.20 a share in cash for the social media platform.

Elon Musk Offers to Buy Twitter for $41.3B to Take Company Private

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 14. 10:24

Elon Musk Offers to Buy Twitter for $41.3B to Take Company Private The Tesla CEO offered $54.20 a share in cash for the social media platform.

Elon Musk Offers to Buy Twitter to Take Company Private

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 14. 10:24

Elon Musk Offers to Buy Twitter to Take Company Private The Tesla CEO offered $54.20 a share in cash for the social media platform.

Ava Labs Set to Raise $350M at $5B Valuation: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 14. 09:24

Ava Labs Set to Raise $350M at $5B Valuation: Report Ava Labs, builder of the Avalanche blockchain, is set to raise $350 million at a $5.25 billion valuation, according to a Bloomberg report Thursday.

EU’s Crypto Activism Gets Mixed Reception at Paris Blockchain Week

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 14. 07:00

EU’s Crypto Activism Gets Mixed Reception at Paris Blockchain Week New EU laundering rules could be unworkable and destructive to the industry, some worry – but others say crypto companies must learn to live with privacy-busting regulation.

Texas, Alabama Securities Regulators Block Sales of ‘Metaverse’ Casino NFTs

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 14. 05:59

Texas, Alabama Securities Regulators Block Sales of ‘Metaverse’ Casino NFTs “What happens in the Metaverse, does not stay in the Metaverse,” says Texas Securities Commissioner.

First Mover Asia: Crypto's Delicate Position in China, India; Bitcoin, Ether Rise

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 13. 23:56

First Mover Asia: Crypto's Delicate Position in China, India; Bitcoin, Ether Rise Both countries have ratcheted up regulation in recent months, creating a less nurturing environment for the crypto industry; most major cryptos were in the green in Wednesday trading.

Buyer of ‘Jack Dorsey Tweet’ NFT Is Out of Prison and Under Fire From Investors

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 13. 20:39

Buyer of ‘Jack Dorsey Tweet’ NFT Is Out of Prison and Under Fire From Investors Sina Estavi says he’s trying to make it right with holders of BRG, the token that crashed after his arrest in Iran last year. Investors have their doubts.

Market Wrap: Cryptos Rise as Bitcoin Returns Above $40K

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 13. 20:19

Market Wrap: Cryptos Rise as Bitcoin Returns Above $40K Bitcoin (BTC) returned above $40K on Wednesday, shaking off some bearish sentiment over the past few days. Altcoins outperformed, although indicators suggests cryptos are not at a cycle low just yet.

Beyond the Bitcoin Conference Hype: Pleb.Fi Builds Inclusivity

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 13. 19:23

Beyond the Bitcoin Conference Hype: Pleb.Fi Builds Inclusivity The intensive inclusivity-meets-tech hackathon is one Bitcoin developer’s “love letter to the community.”

Bitcoin supera los $41.000 y sube junto al Nasdaq y el S&P

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 13. 19:11

Bitcoin supera los $41.000 y sube junto al Nasdaq y el S&P La mayor criptomoneda se mueve en torno al nivel de los $40.000, mientras los mercados asimilan las elevadas cifras de inflación de los Estados Unidos.

Crypto Wallet Tracker Context Raises $19.5M in Funding Round

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 13. 18:54

Crypto Wallet Tracker Context Raises $19.5M in Funding Round The round was co-led by Variant Fund and OpenAI’s Sam Altman.

‘Jack Dorsey’s First Tweet’ NFT Went on Sale for $48M. It Ended With a Top Bid of Just $280

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 13. 18:48

‘Jack Dorsey’s First Tweet’ NFT Went on Sale for $48M. It Ended With a Top Bid of Just $280 Crypto entrepreneur Sina Estavi bought Twitter founder Jack Dorsey’s first-ever tweet as an NFT for $2.9 million last year. He listed the NFT for sale again at $48 million last week.

Dallas Cowboys Ink Deal With Blockchain.com as NFL Teams Begin Crypto Embrace

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 13. 18:33

Dallas Cowboys Ink Deal With Blockchain.com as NFL Teams Begin Crypto Embrace The team is partnering with the exchange as the NFL loosens its policy on which types of crypto firms can be sponsors.

Bitcoin Holding Support at $40K; Resistance at $43K-$47K

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 13. 18:32

Bitcoin Holding Support at $40K; Resistance at $43K-$47K Bitcoin (BTC) is attempting to break above a short-term downtrend, although buyers will need to sustain the $40K support level. A price bounce is expected toward nearby resistance levels.

Cynthia Lummis: Senator, Hodler

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 13. 17:50

Cynthia Lummis: Senator, Hodler The Wyoming senator, a speaker at CoinDesk's Consensus festival, holds plenty of BTC and champions crypto whenever she can.

NFL Teams Test the Waters of Crypto Fan Tokens

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 13. 17:30

NFL Teams Test the Waters of Crypto Fan Tokens Thirteen football franchises will announce later today a tie-up with fan token platform Socios.

Elden Ring Has Outlasted Its Critics, and So Will Bitcoin

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 13. 17:25

Elden Ring Has Outlasted Its Critics, and So Will Bitcoin From Software never bowed to misguided attacks on its Souls games. That purity of vision has made them legends.

A16z Leads $4M Seed Round for Web 3 Recurring Payments Startup

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 13. 17:01

A16z Leads $4M Seed Round for Web 3 Recurring Payments Startup Loop’s founders left bloXroute Labs to build automatic payment rails for crypto projects.

Bitcoin Jumps Above $41K, Rising With Nasdaq, S&P

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 13. 16:50

Bitcoin Jumps Above $41K, Rising With Nasdaq, S&P Bitcoin was changing hands below $40,000 earlier in the day, but around 13:00 UTC, the price suddenly jumped above $41,000 in just an hour, with high trading volume.

Spread of Sanctions Makes Privacy Tokens the Hot Bet in Crypto Markets

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 13. 16:41

Spread of Sanctions Makes Privacy Tokens the Hot Bet in Crypto Markets Crypto analysts are pointing to the Ukraine war and related financial sanctions as the reason that privacy tokens like MASK and Monero's XMR and are trading up over the past 30 days.

Terra's Anchor Protocol to Launch on Polkadot DeFi Hub Acala

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 13. 16:00

Terra's Anchor Protocol to Launch on Polkadot DeFi Hub Acala A month after launching on Avalanche, Anchor continues its expansion onto new base layers.

El exdesarrollador de Ethereum Virgil Griffith fue sentenciado a más de 5 años de prisión por viaje a Corea del Norte

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 13. 14:55

El exdesarrollador de Ethereum Virgil Griffith fue sentenciado a más de 5 años de prisión por viaje a Corea del Norte Griffith se había declarado culpable de un cargo de conspiración para violar las sanciones internacionales al dar una charla en una conferencia cripto en Pyongyang, en 2019.

Ethereum Merge No Longer Expected in June

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 13. 14:35

Ethereum Merge No Longer Expected in June According to Ethereum core developer Tim Beiko, the network’s much-anticipated shift to proof-of-stake isn’t likely to come until the fall.

Dfns Raises $13.5M to Build Out Password Protection for Crypto Wallets

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 13. 14:28

Dfns Raises $13.5M to Build Out Password Protection for Crypto Wallets The French cybersecurity startup raised $13.5 million in seed funding to expand its product securing the digital assets of fintech companies and banks.

Tether’s USDT Stablecoin Enters Polkadot Ecosystem With Kusama Launch

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 13. 14:00

Tether’s USDT Stablecoin Enters Polkadot Ecosystem With Kusama Launch Kusama becomes the tenth blockchain to support USDT, which already has more than $80 billion in circulation.

Former Trump Aide Mick Mulvaney Tapped as Astra Protocol Adviser

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 13. 14:00

Former Trump Aide Mick Mulvaney Tapped as Astra Protocol Adviser Mick Mulvaney, who was a top official in former President Donald Trump’s administration, has been hired to advise Astra Protocol on its U.S. strategy as the Swiss startup seeks to establish a role satisfying compliance demands in decentralized finance. Mulvaney said he's also going to help the company raise capital.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin's 4-Year Halving Cycle May Be Dead

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 13. 13:54

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin's 4-Year Halving Cycle May Be Dead The latest moves in crypto markets in context for April 13, 2022.

PolySign to Buy Digital Asset Fund Administrator MG Stover for Cash and Stock

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 13. 13:07

PolySign to Buy Digital Asset Fund Administrator MG Stover for Cash and Stock MG Stover administers over $40 billion in digital assets for institutional clients such as hedge funds, private equity and venture capital funds.

Coinbase Says Idiosyncratic Variables Still Impacting Crypto Returns

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 13. 12:32

Coinbase Says Idiosyncratic Variables Still Impacting Crypto Returns This supports the use of digital assets for portfolio diversification, the report said.

Reminder: The Merge Won’t Solve Ethereum’s Scaling Woes by Itself

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 13. 12:30

Reminder: The Merge Won’t Solve Ethereum’s Scaling Woes by Itself Ethereum’s transition to proof-of-stake might finally be around the corner, but true scale won’t come from a single upgrade.

MetaMask’s Institutional Arm Makes Push for DAOs With New Custody Deals

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 13. 12:05

MetaMask’s Institutional Arm Makes Push for DAOs With New Custody Deals The ConsenSys-owned wallet provider says it want to bring “all organizations on planet earth into Web 3.”

Chinese Banking Associations Target NFTs

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 13. 11:53

Chinese Banking Associations Target NFTs NFTs are increasingly under the microscope in China.

Nexo Unveils Payment Card Where Users Get to Keep Their Crypto

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 13. 11:12

Nexo Unveils Payment Card Where Users Get to Keep Their Crypto Nexo has unveiled a crypto-backed card that allows users to spend without having to sell their digital assets.

Luno Forges Multimillion Dollar Partnership With London Entertainment Venue KOKO

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 13. 10:37

Luno Forges Multimillion Dollar Partnership With London Entertainment Venue KOKO Luno announced a multi-million dollar partnership with U.K. entertainment venue KOKO, which has hosted the likes of Madonna, Prince, Stormzy, H.E.R., Amy Winehouse and Kanye West.

Luno Forges Multimillion-Dollar Partnership With London Entertainment Venue KOKO

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 13. 10:37

Luno Forges Multimillion-Dollar Partnership With London Entertainment Venue KOKO Luno announced a multi-million dollar partnership with U.K. entertainment venue KOKO, which has hosted the likes of Madonna, Prince, Stormzy, H.E.R., Amy Winehouse and Kanye West.

Fireblocks and Fintech Major FIS Bring DeFi to Capital Markets

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 13. 10:00

Fireblocks and Fintech Major FIS Bring DeFi to Capital Markets FIS’s client list of 6,400 asset managers, banks and brokers will have access to platforms like Aave Arc with more institution-friendly DeFi pathways to come.

Over 60 Celebrities Poured $87M in MoonPay's Series A Round

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 13. 09:58

Over 60 Celebrities Poured $87M in MoonPay's Series A Round Crypto payments infrastructure firm MoonPay has received fresh funding of $87 million with an array of celebrities among the investors.

Over 60 Celebrities Poured $87M in MoonPay's Series A Funding Round

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 13. 09:58

Over 60 Celebrities Poured $87M in MoonPay's Series A Funding Round Crypto payments infrastructure firm MoonPay has received fresh funding of $87 million with an array of celebrities among the investors.

Luna Foundation Guard Adds $100 Million BTC to UST Reserves

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 13. 09:18

Luna Foundation Guard Adds $100 Million BTC to UST Reserves LFG Balance now is at $2.26 billion, with 75% comprising of bitcoin.

Luna Foundation Guard Adds $100M in BTC to UST Reserves

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 13. 09:18

Luna Foundation Guard Adds $100M in BTC to UST Reserves LFG's balance now sits at $2.26 billion, 75% of which is bitcoin.

Speculative SHIB Market Sees Increased 'HODLing'

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 13. 08:04

Speculative SHIB Market Sees Increased 'HODLing' SHIB hodlers remain unfazed and accumulated holdings during the past weeks, analytics firm said.

Ronin Exploiter Moved 21,000 Ether to Tornado Cash in Past Week

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 13. 05:38

Ronin Exploiter Moved 21,000 Ether to Tornado Cash in Past Week The stash is worth over $65 million at the time of writing.

First Mover Asia: Recycling Bad Actors in Crypto; Bitcoin Holds Below $40K

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 12. 22:34

First Mover Asia: Recycling Bad Actors in Crypto; Bitcoin Holds Below $40K As traders speculate on the possible economic impact of coronavirus-related lockdowns in China, investors in the U.S. are betting on whether inflation might be nearing a peak.

La inflación de EE. UU. marca un récord en cuatro décadas y alcanza 8,5 % en marzo

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 12. 21:04

La inflación de EE. UU. marca un récord en cuatro décadas y alcanza 8,5 % en marzo El Índice de Precios al Consumidor estadounidense se aceleró el mes pasado debido a problemas de suministro y las sanciones relacionadas con la guerra.

Market Wrap: Crypto Sell-Off Pauses as Volatility Fades; Altcoins Outperform

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 12. 20:14

Market Wrap: Crypto Sell-Off Pauses as Volatility Fades; Altcoins Outperform Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptos stabilized on Tuesday amid lower volatility. Options traders remain uncertain as demand for puts began to outweigh demand for calls. Stocks were also mixed, while gold traded higher.

Scenes From Bitcoin Miami 2022: The Stars, the Shows and That Giant Bull

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 12. 18:29

Scenes From Bitcoin Miami 2022: The Stars, the Shows and That Giant Bull Miami Beach's sprawling Convention Center and its environs were scenes of perpetual motion during the four-day extravaganza.

Cathy Hackl: The 'Godmother of the Metaverse'

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 12. 18:10

Cathy Hackl: The 'Godmother of the Metaverse' The chief metaverse officer of Futures Intelligence Group has worked in metaverse-related fields for nearly a decade – i.e. since the dawn of meta-time.

Bitcoin Stabilizes at $40K Support; Resistance at $43K-$47K

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 12. 17:50

Bitcoin Stabilizes at $40K Support; Resistance at $43K-$47K Bitcoin (BTC) returned above $40K as buyers reacted to short-term oversold signals. The cryptocurrency remains in a two-month long trading range between $37K support and $47K resistance, which could limit additional upside.

Bitcoin Stabilizes at $40K Support, Resistance at $43K-$47K

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 12. 17:50

Bitcoin Stabilizes at $40K Support, Resistance at $43K-$47K Bitcoin (BTC) returned above $40K as buyers reacted to short-term oversold signals. The cryptocurrency remains in a two-month long trading range between $37K support and $47K resistance, which could limit additional upside.

A Spot Bitcoin ETF Still Seems Unlikely

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 12. 17:47

A Spot Bitcoin ETF Still Seems Unlikely Several bitcoin futures exchange-traded funds are now trading, with more to come. A spot bitcoin ETF remains elusive. Industry proponents hope that the recent approval of a futures ETF filed under the same law that governs spot bitcoin ETF applications may be a hopeful sign, but the SEC has a laundry list of concerns that still need to be addressed.

Pantera Capital Set to Close $1.3B Blockchain Fund, With Follow-Up Vehicle Already in the Works

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 12. 17:41

Pantera Capital Set to Close $1.3B Blockchain Fund, With Follow-Up Vehicle Already in the Works The crypto investment firm has $5.8 billion in assets under management.

Pantera Capital Set to Close $1.3B Blockchain Fund

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 12. 17:41

Pantera Capital Set to Close $1.3B Blockchain Fund The crypto investment firm has $5.8 billion in assets under management.

Former Ethereum Developer Virgil Griffith Sentenced to 5+ Years in Prison for North Korea Trip

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 12. 16:28

Former Ethereum Developer Virgil Griffith Sentenced to 5+ Years in Prison for North Korea Trip Former Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith will serve TK YEARS in prison for helping North Koreans use cryptocurrencies to evade sanctions.

Metaverse Firm Infinite Reality to Buy Esports Company ReKT for $470M in Stock

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 12. 16:18

Metaverse Firm Infinite Reality to Buy Esports Company ReKT for $470M in Stock ReKT is known for its ownership of the successful esports teams Team Rogue and the London Royal Ravens.

Celsius Bans New Transfers by US Nonaccredited Investors From Earning Crypto Rewards

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 12. 16:05

Celsius Bans New Transfers by US Nonaccredited Investors From Earning Crypto Rewards Only accredited investors will be able to earn rewards on their coins, said the company.

Coinbase Loses Bid to Force Arbitration in Crypto Theft Lawsuit

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 12. 14:57

Coinbase Loses Bid to Force Arbitration in Crypto Theft Lawsuit The U.S. District Court for Northern California found the exchange's arbitration agreement to be "unconscionable and... unenforceable."

Fidelity to Offer Exposure to Metaverse, Digital Payments With New ETFs

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 12. 14:13

Fidelity to Offer Exposure to Metaverse, Digital Payments With New ETFs Trading in the two funds is likely to start around April 21, Fidelity said. Both will be passively managed.

Cosmos Builder Ignite, 11 VCs Put Up $150M to Invest in Multichain Crypto Teams

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 12. 14:00

Cosmos Builder Ignite, 11 VCs Put Up $150M to Invest in Multichain Crypto Teams The accelerator includes backing from Sam Bankman Fried’s Alameda Research, KuCoin Ventures and others.

Prime Trust Hires Secret Service Veteran to Head Regulatory Affairs

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 12. 13:15

Prime Trust Hires Secret Service Veteran to Head Regulatory Affairs The crypto custody and infrastructure firm counts Binance.US and FTX among its clients.

USDC Stablecoin Issuer Centre Hires 2 Executives to Oversee Regulation, Operations

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 12. 13:11

USDC Stablecoin Issuer Centre Hires 2 Executives to Oversee Regulation, Operations The issuer of the second-biggest stablecoin has hired two new executives to oversee policy and operations.

Centre Hires 2 Executives to Oversee Regulation, Operations

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 12. 13:11

Centre Hires 2 Executives to Oversee Regulation, Operations The issuer of the second-biggest stablecoin has hired two new executives to oversee policy and operations.

Silver Lake Leads $150M Round in NFT Platform Genies: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 12. 13:11

Silver Lake Leads $150M Round in NFT Platform Genies: Report The investment values the company at $1 billion.

Silver Lake Leads $150M Round in NFT Platform Genies

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 12. 13:11

Silver Lake Leads $150M Round in NFT Platform Genies The investment values the avatar company at $1 billion.

Unicornio latinoamericano de delivery Rappi lanza piloto de pagos en cripto

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 12. 13:06

Unicornio latinoamericano de delivery Rappi lanza piloto de pagos en cripto La empresa colombiana se alió con BitPay y Bitso para convertir criptomonedas en créditos para compras dentro de su plataforma.

DeFi Firm BloXroute Raises $70M to Fund Expansion in SoftBank-Led Round

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 12. 13:00

DeFi Firm BloXroute Raises $70M to Fund Expansion in SoftBank-Led Round The investment will enable the company to add to its team and extend its reach.

CBDCs Turn Up Heat on Banks, May Spurn Distributed Ledgers, Study Suggests

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 12. 13:00

CBDCs Turn Up Heat on Banks, May Spurn Distributed Ledgers, Study Suggests Central bankers interviewed by the Financial Stability Institute are wondering if increased competition could help the 1.7 billion people cut off from financial services to get access.

CoinFund, Galaxy Digital Lead $3.5M Round for Dapp Cloud Computing Startup

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 12. 13:00

CoinFund, Galaxy Digital Lead $3.5M Round for Dapp Cloud Computing Startup Socket Supply Co. offers cloud computing tools and open source architecture for decentralized application (dapp) developers.

RociFi Labs Raises $2.7M to Enable On-Chain Credit Scoring for DeFi

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 12. 13:00

RociFi Labs Raises $2.7M to Enable On-Chain Credit Scoring for DeFi The P2P lending protocol uses on-chain data, machine learning and decentralized identity information to calculate a non-fungible credit score for potential borrowers.

Banks May Face Competition From CBDCs, Study Suggests

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 12. 13:00

Banks May Face Competition From CBDCs, Study Suggests Central bankers interviewed by the Financial Stability Institute are wondering if increased competition could help the 1.7 billion people cut off from financial services to get access.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Eyes Fastest US CPI in 40 Years, Monero Shines

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 12. 12:58

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Eyes Fastest US CPI in 40 Years, Monero Shines The latest moves in crypto markets in context for April 12, 2022.

First Mover Americas: Crypto Traders Eye US CPI Report, Monero Shines

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 12. 12:58

First Mover Americas: Crypto Traders Eye US CPI Report, Monero Shines The latest moves in crypto markets in context for April 12, 2022.

USDC Issuer Circle Raises $400M

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 12. 12:55

USDC Issuer Circle Raises $400M The firm raised $440 million last May.

Circle Raises $400M as BlackRock Explores USDC

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 12. 12:55

Circle Raises $400M as BlackRock Explores USDC BlackRock and Fidelity headlined the stablecoin issuer's latest funding round, which follows a $440 million raise from last May.

US Inflation Jumps to Fresh 4-Decade High of 8.5% in March

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 12. 12:46

US Inflation Jumps to Fresh 4-Decade High of 8.5% in March The U.S. Consumer Price Index accelerated last month as supply bottlenecks and war-related sanctions pushed already-elevated inflation higher.

Applied Blockchain Adjusts $60M Nasdaq IPO

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 12. 12:19

Applied Blockchain Adjusts $60M Nasdaq IPO Enterprise blockchain firm Applied Blockchain has adjusted its IPO by more than doubling the number of shares for sale while leaving its valuation unchanged.

Financial Services Company DTCC Working With Digital Dollar Project on CBDC Prototype

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 12. 12:00

Financial Services Company DTCC Working With Digital Dollar Project on CBDC Prototype “Project Lithium” is particularly focused on how a central bank digital currency (CBDC) could benefit the financial services industry.

Shiba Inu, Solana Tokens Among 4 Added to Robinhood

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 12. 11:38

Shiba Inu, Solana Tokens Among 4 Added to Robinhood SHIB, SOL, Polygon’s MATIC and Compound’s COMP tokens were added to Robinhood Crypto.

Morgan Stanley Says US Could Regulate Stablecoin Issuers Like Banks

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 12. 11:02

Morgan Stanley Says US Could Regulate Stablecoin Issuers Like Banks A U.S. CBDC is needed to ensure the dollar remains the world’s dominant payment mechanism, the bank’s analyst said

How Ichi Tokens Plunged 90% After Bad Debt Fiasco on Rari

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 12. 09:59

How Ichi Tokens Plunged 90% After Bad Debt Fiasco on Rari Cascading liquidations on an over-collateralized pool on Rari led to the sudden price drop, observers noted.

IOST Foundation Starts $100M Fund for EVM Developers

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 12. 09:07

IOST Foundation Starts $100M Fund for EVM Developers The IOST Foundation is funding this venture through its institutional investment partners, with Big Candle Capital (BCC) leading the raise.

White House in Damage Control Mode as Crypto Markets Brace for 8%-Plus Inflation

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 12. 09:05

White House in Damage Control Mode as Crypto Markets Brace for 8%-Plus Inflation White House blames Russia's war on Ukraine for the extraordinary elevated inflation to be revealed by Tuesday's data from the Labor Department. Will markets agree?

NFT Marketplace Gem.xyz Ousts Developer Over 'Pattern of Sexual Misconduct'

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 12. 07:17

NFT Marketplace Gem.xyz Ousts Developer Over 'Pattern of Sexual Misconduct' Co-Founder Lorens Huculak says developer 'Neso' was dismissed after team was made aware he was engaged in a pattern of sexual misconduct.

Long Crypto Traders Feel Pain as Bitcoin's Slide Leads to $430M in Liquidations

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 12. 06:17

Long Crypto Traders Feel Pain as Bitcoin's Slide Leads to $430M in Liquidations Nearly 90% of all liquidations in the past 24 hours came from traders betting on the upside.

IDEG Asset Management Partners With Coinbase Prime to Launch Actively Managed ETH Fund

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 12. 00:00

IDEG Asset Management Partners With Coinbase Prime to Launch Actively Managed ETH Fund The new fund will be part of IDEG’s thematic product suite, "TIMES."

IDEG Asset Management, Coinbase Prime to Launch Actively Managed ETH Fund

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 12. 00:00

IDEG Asset Management, Coinbase Prime to Launch Actively Managed ETH Fund The new fund will be part of IDEG’s thematic product suite, “TIMES.”

First Mover Asia: Mark Karpeles’ UnGox Wants to Help Investors Assess the Risks of Crypto Products; Bitcoin Drops Below $40K

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 11. 22:58

First Mover Asia: Mark Karpeles’ UnGox Wants to Help Investors Assess the Risks of Crypto Products; Bitcoin Drops Below $40K The CEO of the infamous Mt. Gox crypto exchange, which shuttered in 2014 after losing over 800,000 bitcoin, is re-entering the industry with a rating service, but is he in touch with the latest developments?

Meta Starts Building a Digital Economy for Creators in Horizon Worlds

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 11. 22:52

Meta Starts Building a Digital Economy for Creators in Horizon Worlds Fees could soar as high as 70% in the Meta-owned virtual reality game.

NBA’s Crypto Chief Registers Second .Eth Domain as League Files for 4 NFT Trademarks

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 11. 21:11

NBA’s Crypto Chief Registers Second .Eth Domain as League Files for 4 NFT Trademarks The basketball league’s launch into crypto could come sooner than later.

Marathon’s Thiel Says Company Not for Sale as M&A Chatter Picks Up Among Crypto Miners

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 11. 21:04

Marathon’s Thiel Says Company Not for Sale as M&A Chatter Picks Up Among Crypto Miners CoinDesk spoke to the CEOs of Marathon Digital and Bitfarms at last week’s Bitcoin 2022 Conference.

Marathon’s Thiel Says Company Not for Sale, as M&A Chatter Picks Up Among Crypto Miners

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 11. 21:04

Marathon’s Thiel Says Company Not for Sale, as M&A Chatter Picks Up Among Crypto Miners CoinDesk spoke to the CEOs of Marathon Digital and Bitfarms at last week’s Bitcoin 2022 Conference.

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Sell-Off Deepens as Correlation With Stocks Rises

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 11. 20:46

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Sell-Off Deepens as Correlation With Stocks Rises Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptos extended losses on Monday, tracking the down move in stocks. The correlation between bitcoin and the Nasdaq 100 reached a new high as investors reduce their appetite for risk.

Bitcoin Falls Below $40K for First Time Since Mid-March

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 11. 20:28

Bitcoin Falls Below $40K for First Time Since Mid-March With few reliable fundamental investing factors for the largest cryptocurrency, crypto traders often focus on (large) round numbers as psychologically important price levels.

¿Quieres saber cómo será el futuro de los bancos? Observa las telecomunicaciones

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 11. 20:07

¿Quieres saber cómo será el futuro de los bancos? Observa las telecomunicaciones La tecnología DeFi permite a los bancos ofrecer un mayor rango de servicios de manera rápida y eficiente, pero al final las instituciones financieras se enfocarán en sus fortalezas centrales y tradicionales.

Bitcoin Miner Crusoe Mostly Unaffected by North Dakota Oil Site Explosion

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 11. 18:52

Bitcoin Miner Crusoe Mostly Unaffected by North Dakota Oil Site Explosion The incident wasn’t caused by Crusoe’s equipment, according to the company, and damages were minimal.

Bitcoin Miner Crusoe Mostly Not Affected by North Dakota Oil Site Explosion

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 11. 18:52

Bitcoin Miner Crusoe Mostly Not Affected by North Dakota Oil Site Explosion The incident wasn’t caused by Crusoe’s equipment, according to the company, and damages were minimal.

Bored Apes Go Hollywood With Coinbase-Produced Movie Trilogy

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 11. 18:40

Bored Apes Go Hollywood With Coinbase-Produced Movie Trilogy The trio of BAYC films will tie into the launch of Coinbase’s long-awaited NFT marketplace.

Former Ethereum Developer Virgil Griffith to Be Sentenced in New York Court Tomorrow

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 11. 18:25

Former Ethereum Developer Virgil Griffith to Be Sentenced in New York Court Tomorrow Former Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith is set to face sentencing in a New York courthouse on April 12 after pleading guilty to one count of conspiracy to violate international sanctions against North Korea last September.

Former Ethereum Developer Virgil Griffith to Be Sentenced in New York Court Tuesday

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 11. 18:25

Former Ethereum Developer Virgil Griffith to Be Sentenced in New York Court Tuesday Former Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith is set to face sentencing in a New York courthouse on April 12 after pleading guilty to one count of conspiracy to violate international sanctions against North Korea last September.

Latin American Delivery Unicorn Rappi Launches Crypto Payments Pilot

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 11. 18:25

Latin American Delivery Unicorn Rappi Launches Crypto Payments Pilot The Colombia-based company has partnered with BitPay and Bitso to convert crypto into credits for purchases within its platform.

Bitcoin Approaches Support Zone at $37K-$40K

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 11. 18:19

Bitcoin Approaches Support Zone at $37K-$40K Bitcoin (BTC) is not yet oversold on the daily chart, although selling pressure could wane over the next few days. Buyers will need to maintain support around $37,500 to sustain the recovery from Jan. lows.

Crypto Funds See Largest Weekly Outflows Since January

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 11. 17:21

Crypto Funds See Largest Weekly Outflows Since January Some $134 million flowed out of digital asset funds in the week through April 8 as investors took profits and fled bitcoin-focusing funds.

Ethereum's First Mainnet Shadow Fork Goes Live as Move to PoS Continues

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 11. 15:10

Ethereum's First Mainnet Shadow Fork Goes Live as Move to PoS Continues The shadow fork will stress test developers' assumptions on existing testnets and the mainnet.

White Star Capital Raises $120M Crypto Fund for Metaverse Investments

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 11. 15:10

White Star Capital Raises $120M Crypto Fund for Metaverse Investments The venture capital firm will deploy as much as $7 million in token and equity investments into between 20 and 25 companies.

Fabric Ventures Completing 2 Web 3 Funds Totaling $245M: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 11. 14:07

Fabric Ventures Completing 2 Web 3 Funds Totaling $245M: Report Fabric Ventures is close to completing two Web 3-focused funds worth more than $245 million in total, according to a report by The Block.

3 Crypto Tax Tips to Avoid IRS Trouble

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 11. 13:45

3 Crypto Tax Tips to Avoid IRS Trouble Crypto investors filing their taxes must know how to track cost basis, maintain good records of all original purchases and transactions, and report everything in USD terms.

Want to See the Future of Banks? Look at Telcos

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 11. 13:30

Want to See the Future of Banks? Look at Telcos DeFi may allow banks to offer a wide range of services fast and efficiently, but in the end, these organizations will focus on their traditional, core strengths.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Put Bias Returns; Wen Fed Easing?

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 11. 13:25

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Put Bias Returns; Wen Fed Easing? The latest moves in crypto markets in context for April 11, 2022.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Out of Bullish Trend, Would Fed Backstop Markets Again?

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 11. 13:25

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Out of Bullish Trend, Would Fed Backstop Markets Again? The latest moves in crypto markets in context for April 11, 2022.

Avalanche-Based Blockbuster Game ‘Shrapnel’ Completes $7M Token Sale

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 11. 13:00

Avalanche-Based Blockbuster Game ‘Shrapnel’ Completes $7M Token Sale Games studio Neon has raised $17.5 million so far to bring Shrapnel to Avalanche.

Huobi, Kucoin, Others Lead $250M Toncoin Ecosystem Fund

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 11. 13:00

Huobi, Kucoin, Others Lead $250M Toncoin Ecosystem Fund A new $250 million ecosystem fund will support the reincarnation of the TON blockchain.

Avalanche-Based Blockbuster Game Shrapnel Completes $7M Token Sale

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 11. 13:00

Avalanche-Based Blockbuster Game Shrapnel Completes $7M Token Sale Games studio Neon has raised $17.5 million so far to bring Shrapnel to Avalanche.

Terra’s LUNA Leads Slide in Majors as Ether Nears $3K

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 11. 11:47

Terra’s LUNA Leads Slide in Majors as Ether Nears $3K Crypto markets slid on Monday amid a weak trading session in Asia and Europe in broader markets.

Bitcoin Slips Under $42K as Mounting Macro Risks, Dollar Strength Overshadow LFG Purchases

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 11. 10:40

Bitcoin Slips Under $42K as Mounting Macro Risks, Dollar Strength Overshadow LFG Purchases Macro uncertainties keep traditional investors from following LFG's lead in accumulating bitcoin at current valuations.

Hong Kong’s OneDegree Inks Deal with Reinsurer Munich Re to Launch Digital Asset Insurance

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 11. 09:45

Hong Kong’s OneDegree Inks Deal with Reinsurer Munich Re to Launch Digital Asset Insurance Currently, only 1.5% of assets held by global exchanges and custodians are insured.

Hong Kong’s OneDegree to Offer Insurance for Digital Assets With Munich Re

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 11. 09:45

Hong Kong’s OneDegree to Offer Insurance for Digital Assets With Munich Re Currently, only 1.5% of assets held by global exchanges and custodians are insured.

Crypto Trading Volumes in India Collapse 10 Days After New Taxes: Crebaco

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 11. 09:41

Crypto Trading Volumes in India Collapse 10 Days After New Taxes: Crebaco Trading volumes of some Indian exchanges have gone down as much as 72%.

Crypto Trading Volumes in India Collapse 10 Days After New Tax: Crebaco

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 11. 09:41

Crypto Trading Volumes in India Collapse 10 Days After New Tax: Crebaco Trading volumes of some Indian exchanges have gone down as much as 72%.

Multiple Indian Official Twitter Accounts Hacked, NFT Content Posted

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 11. 09:19

Multiple Indian Official Twitter Accounts Hacked, NFT Content Posted Accounts of a high profile state chief minister, political parties and government institutions were compromised.

Twitter CEO Says Elon Musk Will Not Join Board

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 11. 06:15

Twitter CEO Says Elon Musk Will Not Join Board Musk’s large holding of Twitter shares formed the subject of many market speculations last week.

Luna Foundation Treasury Holds Almost 40,000 BTC After Weekend Purchase

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 11. 04:03

Luna Foundation Treasury Holds Almost 40,000 BTC After Weekend Purchase Luna Foundation Guard made a $173 million bitcoin buy over the weekend.

Luna Foundation Guard Holds Almost 40,000 BTC After Weekend Purchase

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 11. 04:03

Luna Foundation Guard Holds Almost 40,000 BTC After Weekend Purchase Luna Foundation Guard made a $173 million bitcoin buy over the weekend.

Crypto Industry's Growing Sway in Shaping US States' Laws: NY Times

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 11. 01:27

Crypto Industry's Growing Sway in Shaping US States' Laws: NY Times The article, the second deep dive into crypto by the Times in the last month, highlights mainstream media's increased coverage of the space.

First Mover Asia: What’s in HSBC’s Metaverse Fund for Hong Kong, Singapore Private Banking Clients?; Bitcoin Declines

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 10. 23:18

First Mover Asia: What’s in HSBC’s Metaverse Fund for Hong Kong, Singapore Private Banking Clients?; Bitcoin Declines The financial services giant has been short on specifics, and the mystery underscores the difficulties in defining what belongs in such products; ether also falls.

Binance Gets In-Principle Approval to Operate as Crypto Broker-Dealer in Abu Dhabi

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 10. 15:12

Binance Gets In-Principle Approval to Operate as Crypto Broker-Dealer in Abu Dhabi The crypto exchange is seeking to be a fully regulated virtual asset service provider throughout the Middle East and beyond.

While You Were Out Partying, I Studied Bitcoin Development

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 10. 14:50

While You Were Out Partying, I Studied Bitcoin Development Open-source software discussions were the best-kept secret at Bitcoin 2022 in Miami.

Bitcoin 2022 Miami: Mining Gets Its Moment Under the Sun

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 10. 13:39

Bitcoin 2022 Miami: Mining Gets Its Moment Under the Sun The mining industry took up plenty of space and mindshare at Bitcoin 2022 in Miami, with one participant calling it “a real deal center.”

UPI Was Central to Coinbase India Launch, Now the Crypto Exchange Says It's 'Unavailable'

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 10. 13:31

UPI Was Central to Coinbase India Launch, Now the Crypto Exchange Says It's 'Unavailable' Coinbase India's trading launch hits yet another snag.

UPI Was Central to Coinbase India Launch; Now the Crypto Exchange Says It's 'Unavailable'

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 10. 13:31

UPI Was Central to Coinbase India Launch; Now the Crypto Exchange Says It's 'Unavailable' Coinbase India's trading launch hits yet another snag.

New York Senate Authorizes NYDFS to 'Assess' Crypto Companies

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 09. 18:49

New York Senate Authorizes NYDFS to 'Assess' Crypto Companies The New York State Senate is boosting the state’s Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) efforts to oversee the cryptocurrency sector. The Senate passed its fiscal year 2023 budget early Saturday, which included a provision tasking NYDFS with developing a new “assessment” or charge for the cryptocurrency companies it oversees to bring its oversight mandate in virtual currencies in line with how the regulator oversees more traditional banks and financial services firms.

GOP Policy Arm Releases Paper Exploring Benefits, Risks of Crypto

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 08. 21:19

GOP Policy Arm Releases Paper Exploring Benefits, Risks of Crypto The policy arm of the Senate Republicans has issued a policy paper on crypto, signaling that the GOP is making its way toward a more unified approach to crypto regulation.

Wax Studio’s Blockchain Brawlers Game Earns $357M in First Week

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 08. 20:38

Wax Studio’s Blockchain Brawlers Game Earns $357M in First Week Wax Studios says its new P2E game is more secure than Axie Infinity issues and hopes to best it on cost of entry, too.

Market Wrap: Cryptos Waver as Speculators Lose Interest

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 08. 20:23

Market Wrap: Cryptos Waver as Speculators Lose Interest Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptos were mixed on Friday while stocks traded flat. Open interest in the bitcoin futures market is starting to decline, which suggests uncertainty among traders about future price direction. Meanwhile, NEAR rose by 20% while WAVES declined by 10%.

Don’t Expect Carefully Researched Crypto Regulations

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 08. 20:02

Don’t Expect Carefully Researched Crypto Regulations A senior researcher at the American Institute for Economic Research dissects the Biden administration’s executive order on crypto.

Russians’ EU Crypto Investments Capped at 10K Euros

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 08. 19:09

Russians’ EU Crypto Investments Capped at 10K Euros Measures set out by the EU Friday aim to stop oligarchs circumventing financial sanctions that target conventional bank accounts.

No, DeFi Is Not a Repeat of the 2008 Crisis

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 08. 19:05

No, DeFi Is Not a Repeat of the 2008 Crisis Decentralized finance does not equal shadow banking and Too Big To Fail, says CoinDesk's chief content officer.

Ethereum Rollup Arbitrum Releases Major Update

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 08. 19:01

Ethereum Rollup Arbitrum Releases Major Update The update will halve fees, increase transaction speed, and make it easier for Ethereum Virtual Machine-compatible apps to build on Arbitrum.

Bitcoin Stalls Below $48K Resistance; Support at $40K-$43K

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 08. 18:08

Bitcoin Stalls Below $48K Resistance; Support at $40K-$43K Bitcoin (BTC) is stuck in a choppy trading range with support between $40K and $43K. The cryptocurrency is entering a period of seasonal strength, which could keep the recovery intact, albeit briefly.

Meme Coins, Gambling and Crypto Regulation

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 08. 17:29

Meme Coins, Gambling and Crypto Regulation As the Biden administration develops a crypto regulation framework, one type of token could be due for particularly close scrutiny.

Goldman Downgrades Robinhood to Sell Amid Tough Environment for Crypto Brokerages

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 08. 17:12

Goldman Downgrades Robinhood to Sell Amid Tough Environment for Crypto Brokerages The investment bank also sees headwinds for Coinbase and Silvergate Capital to show up in first quarter results.

CLabs to Work With eCurrency to Integrate CBDCs With DeFi

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 08. 16:55

CLabs to Work With eCurrency to Integrate CBDCs With DeFi Through the partnership, central banks launching CBDCs will now be able to use the Celo blockchain to enable end users to access DeFi products.

Canaan Unveils Bitcoin Mining Machine, Sees Speedier ASIC Market Growth

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 08. 16:30

Canaan Unveils Bitcoin Mining Machine, Sees Speedier ASIC Market Growth The new model’s mining power and efficiency positions it in a similar area as rival Bitmain’s S19 and S19 Pro machines, but less than MicroBT’s new WhatsMiner M50S.

Axie Infinity Builder Takes ‘Full Responsibility’ for $625M Ronin Hack, Exec Says

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 08. 16:23

Axie Infinity Builder Takes ‘Full Responsibility’ for $625M Ronin Hack, Exec Says “These are the players who trusted us, and we failed to live up to that trust,” Sky Mavis co-founder Alexsander Larsen said on CoinDesk TV Friday.

Tesla, Blockstream, and Block to Mine Bitcoin Using Solar Power in Texas

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 08. 15:53

Tesla, Blockstream, and Block to Mine Bitcoin Using Solar Power in Texas The partners want to show that bitcoin mining can support the buildout of renewable energy infrastructure.

Tesla, Blockstream, Block to Mine Bitcoin Using Solar Power in Texas

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 08. 15:53

Tesla, Blockstream, Block to Mine Bitcoin Using Solar Power in Texas The partners want to show that bitcoin mining can support the buildout of renewable energy infrastructure.

Top US Bank Watchdog Warns of Stablecoins' 'Lack of Interoperability'

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 08. 15:29

Top US Bank Watchdog Warns of Stablecoins' 'Lack of Interoperability' Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu said he's concerned about the variability and lack of interoperability across stablecoins as his agency and other U.S. regulators try to come to terms with oversight.

DeFi Giant Yearn Leads the Way on ERC-4626 Token Standard Adoption

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 08. 14:49

DeFi Giant Yearn Leads the Way on ERC-4626 Token Standard Adoption The new standard for yield-bearing tokens could unlock innovation in the burgeoning Ethereum economy.

Applied Blockchain Files for $60M Nasdaq IPO

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 08. 14:35

Applied Blockchain Files for $60M Nasdaq IPO The enterprise blockchain firm filed to sell about 3.2 million shares at a mean price of $18.54.

UK Regulator's Temporary Crypto Registration List Drops to 5 Firms

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 08. 14:05

UK Regulator's Temporary Crypto Registration List Drops to 5 Firms CEX.I0, Copper Technologies, GlobalBlock, Revolut and Moneybrain remain on the temporary registration list.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Eyes Weekly Loss Ahead of US CPI

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 08. 13:43

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Eyes Weekly Loss Ahead of US CPI The latest moves in crypto markets in context for April 8, 2022.

Ethereum Gas Usage Rose in March as Ether Ran to $3.5K

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 08. 13:28

Ethereum Gas Usage Rose in March as Ether Ran to $3.5K ERC20 token generation in March was 125% above February's levels, even as developers continue to build new projects on other blockchains.

Bitstamp to Offer White-Label Version of Its Crypto Trading Services in US

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 08. 13:00

Bitstamp to Offer White-Label Version of Its Crypto Trading Services in US The long-running crypto exchange has already been providing what it calls “Bitstamp-as-a-Service” to European financial institutions for several years.

A Censorship-Resistant Inflation Index Is Being Built on Chainlink

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 08. 12:30

A Censorship-Resistant Inflation Index Is Being Built on Chainlink Truflation currently measures a 13.2% inflation rate, as opposed to the 7.9% measured by the Consumer Price Index in March.

NEAR Token Has Doubled in 4 Weeks, Here's Why

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 08. 11:00

NEAR Token Has Doubled in 4 Weeks, Here's Why Venture capitalists’ vote of confidence and stablecoin rumors push the NEAR token higher.

NEAR Token Has Doubled in 4 Weeks; Here's Why

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 08. 11:00

NEAR Token Has Doubled in 4 Weeks; Here's Why Venture capitalists’ vote of confidence and stablecoin rumors push the NEAR token higher.

Cosmos-Based Gravity DEX Rebrands and Moves Chains

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 08. 10:30

Cosmos-Based Gravity DEX Rebrands and Moves Chains The re-launch as “Crescent” comes after Gravity DEX struggled to establish itself as a larger player within the broader Cosmos ecosystem.

Industry Associations, Regulator Give Some Clarity on Singapore's Crypto Ad Rules: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 08. 09:59

Industry Associations, Regulator Give Some Clarity on Singapore's Crypto Ad Rules: Report Advertising to retail investors will be disallowed, as Singapore limits crypto trading to professional investors.

EU Bans Providing High-Value Crypto Services to Russia

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 08. 09:36

EU Bans Providing High-Value Crypto Services to Russia The move follows warnings that crypto is being used to circumvent sanctions imposed in response to the invasion of Ukraine.

Frax Stablecoin Backing to Feature Layer 1 Tokens, Real-World Loans

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 08. 08:40

Frax Stablecoin Backing to Feature Layer 1 Tokens,  Real-World Loans Using real-world assets will allow Frax’s products to operate as intended even in a bear market.

Frax Stablecoin Backing to Feature Layer 1 Tokens, Real-World Loans

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 08. 08:40

Frax Stablecoin Backing to Feature Layer 1 Tokens, Real-World Loans Using real-world assets will allow Frax’s products to operate as intended even in a bear market.

France's Presidential Candidates Ignore Crypto Issues

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 08. 07:24

France's Presidential Candidates Ignore Crypto Issues On Sunday, citizens in one of the world’s top 10 economies go to the polls to choose their leader – and CoinDesk examines what France’s crypto community wants to see.

Greenidge's Seneca Lake Crypto Project Wins NY Supreme Court Ruling to Continue Operations

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 08. 03:46

Greenidge's Seneca Lake Crypto Project Wins NY Supreme Court Ruling to Continue Operations Judge Daniel J. Doyle ruled Greenidge's project "would not impact the air or water of Seneca Lake," in dismissing a stop petition filed by The Sierra Club and the Seneca Lake Guardian.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Set to Close Week Underperforming Major Japan, China Stocks

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 07. 22:42

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Set to Close Week Underperforming Major Japan, China Stocks  Investors in the region were more risk-averse this week amid fresh evidence of the U.S. central bank's commitment to hawkish monetary policy and an unsettled macroeconomic environment; cryptos were mixed.

FDIC Asks All Banks to Report Crypto Activities

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 07. 22:10

FDIC Asks All Banks to Report Crypto Activities A top U.S. banking regulator has asked banks to report on their “crypto-related activities,” citing potential “safety and soundness risks as well as financial stability concerns” resulting from exposure to crypto assets.

Jack Mallers’ Strike Announces Shopify Integration for Bitcoin Lightning Payments

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 07. 21:04

Jack Mallers’ Strike Announces Shopify Integration for Bitcoin Lightning Payments The bitcoiner instrumental to El Salvador’s announcement at last year’s conference waxed philosophical on Bitcoin’s role as a payments network.

Direxion Refiles With SEC for Short Bitcoin Futures ETF

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 07. 20:40

Direxion Refiles With SEC for Short Bitcoin Futures ETF The exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuer had previously withdrawn its application late last year.

Market Wrap: Cryptos Recover, With Altcoins in the Lead

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 07. 20:17

Market Wrap: Cryptos Recover, With Altcoins in the Lead Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptos stabilized on Thursday along with stocks. Altcoins led the way higher, although trader sentiment remains mixed. Also, mining data can be useful to track price peaks and troughs.

Bitcoin Stabilizes at $43K Support; Resistance at $45K-$48K

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 07. 18:21

Bitcoin Stabilizes at $43K Support; Resistance at $45K-$48K Bitcoin (BTC) is stabilizing above the $43K support level, although upside appears limited over the short-term. Momentum signals are still negative, especially on the monthly chart. For now, the recovery from Jan. lows remains intact.

Michael Saylor: Biden’s Executive Order Akin to POTUS Giving 'Greenlight to Bitcoin’

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 07. 18:04

Michael Saylor: Biden’s Executive Order Akin to POTUS Giving 'Greenlight to Bitcoin’ The longtime bitcoin supporter was as optimistic as ever about bitcoin in a conversation with Ark’s Cathie Woods at Bitcoin 2022 in Miami.

Michael Saylor: Biden’s Executive Order Akin to POTUS Giving ‘Green Light to Bitcoin’

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 07. 18:04

Michael Saylor: Biden’s Executive Order Akin to POTUS Giving ‘Green Light to Bitcoin’ The longtime bitcoin supporter was as optimistic as ever about bitcoin in a conversation with Ark’s Cathie Woods at Bitcoin 2022 in Miami.

Terra Backers Buy $200M in AVAX Tokens, Bolstering Crypto Reserves Beyond BTC

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 07. 18:00

Terra Backers Buy $200M in AVAX Tokens, Bolstering Crypto Reserves Beyond BTC The Luna Foundation Guard bought $100 million in AVAX with UST stablecoins. Terraform Labs swapped an additional $100 million in LUNA for the same value in AVAX.

Robinhood Releases Crypto Wallet to 2M Users, Plans Integration With Bitcoin Lightning Network

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 07. 17:28

Robinhood Releases Crypto Wallet to 2M Users, Plans Integration With Bitcoin Lightning Network In a pair of announcements from the Bitcoin 2022 conference in Miami, the trading app flexed its crypto chops. But check the fine print.

Coinbase Trading Launch in India Hits Payments Gateway Snag

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 07. 17:02

Coinbase Trading Launch in India Hits Payments Gateway Snag India's UPI denied knowledge of any crypto exchange using its platform after Coinbase leadership announced using that prominent payment gateway would be the first step in buying crypto through its brokerage.

Coinbase's Trading Launch in India Hits Snag With Payments System

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 07. 17:02

Coinbase's Trading Launch in India Hits Snag With Payments System India's UPI denied knowledge of any crypto exchange using its platform after Coinbase leadership announced using that prominent payment gateway would be the first step in buying crypto through its brokerage.

First Mover Americas: Spot ETF Speculation Grips Bitcoin Market

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 07. 16:13

First Mover Americas: Spot ETF Speculation Grips Bitcoin Market The latest moves in crypto markets in context for April 7, 2022.

Sweden Casts Around for Potential E-Krona Suppliers

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 07. 16:00

Sweden Casts Around for Potential E-Krona Suppliers The country's central bank says it wants to understand the technical options before it takes the plunge to issue any new CBDC.

Ex-Blockstream Exec Samson Mow Raises $21M for Bitcoin Startup JAN3

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 07. 15:39

Ex-Blockstream Exec Samson Mow Raises $21M for Bitcoin Startup JAN3 Mow announced his new company during an appearance at the Bitcoin 2022 Conference in Miami.

FCA to Add 80 People in Crackdown on 'Problem Firms'

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 07. 15:33

FCA to Add 80 People in Crackdown on 'Problem Firms' The extra staff will help the regulator strengthen its efforts to crack down on companies that fail to meet standards.

Slovenia Unveils Plan for Flat Tax on Crypto Transactions

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 07. 15:04

Slovenia Unveils Plan for Flat Tax on Crypto Transactions The European nation said the flat-rate proposal will make paying taxes easier and help it compete in the global crypto market.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Calls Crypto 'Transformative' in Wide-Ranging Speech

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 07. 15:02

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Calls Crypto 'Transformative' in Wide-Ranging Speech A digital dollar could become a "trusted money comparable to physical cash," U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in her first speech on digital assets on Thursday. Speaking to attendees at an American University event, Yellen highlighted the extreme divergence of perceptions about crypto, saying that’s often the case with “transformative” technology.

UFC to Pay Bitcoin Bonuses to Athletes in Crypto.com Partnership

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 07. 14:20

UFC to Pay Bitcoin Bonuses to Athletes in Crypto.com Partnership Ultimate Fighting Champion (UFC) athletes are to be paid bonuses in bitcoin thanks to the ongoing partnership between the mixed martial arts organizations and Crypto.com.

Crypto.com to Pay Bitcoin Bonuses to UFC Fighters

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 07. 14:20

Crypto.com to Pay Bitcoin Bonuses to UFC Fighters Bitcoin bonuses will be awarded to the three standout athletes at each UFC pay-per-view event as voted for by fans across the world.

Cash App Rolls Out Service to Automate Getting Paid in Bitcoin

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 07. 14:15

Cash App Rolls Out Service to Automate Getting Paid in Bitcoin Block’s mobile payment service also announced a feature to round up payments to buy bitcoin with the difference, and the ability to send bitcoin using the Lightning Network.

Block's Cash App Rolls Out Service to Automate Getting Paid in Bitcoin

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 07. 14:15

Block's Cash App Rolls Out Service to Automate Getting Paid in Bitcoin Block’s mobile payment service also announced a feature to round up payments to buy bitcoin with the difference, and the ability to send bitcoin using the Lightning Network.

Bitcoin Regains $43.5K as 'Fear' Hits Sentiment, Though Some Remain Bullish

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 07. 13:58

Bitcoin Regains $43.5K as 'Fear' Hits Sentiment, Though Some Remain Bullish Bitcoin showed signs of recovery following Wednesday’s slide as hawkish comments from the U.S. Federal Reserve failed to temper investor fears about inflation in the coming months.

Andreessen Horowitz, SoftBank Lead $150M Raise for Metaverse Startup Improbable

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 07. 13:54

Andreessen Horowitz, SoftBank Lead $150M Raise for Metaverse Startup Improbable The multiplayer services provider is accelerating its push into the metaverse.

Hashed Leads $6.5M Round for LOVO’s AI-Backed Voice NFTs

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 07. 13:01

Hashed Leads $6.5M Round for LOVO’s AI-Backed Voice NFTs The company wants its synthetic speech tools to be used in chat apps or as in-game assets.

HBAR Foundation Commits $250M to Drawing Metaverse Apps to Hedera

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 07. 13:00

HBAR Foundation Commits $250M to Drawing Metaverse Apps to Hedera The announcement follows a $155 million DeFi fund launched at the end of March.

Blockchain Security Firm CertiK Confirms $88M Raise at $2B Valuation

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 07. 12:41

Blockchain Security Firm CertiK Confirms $88M Raise at $2B Valuation CertiK raised funds at a $2 billion valuation, doubled from the last funding in December.

Community Gaming Raises $16M in SoftBank-Led Round to Expand Crypto Esports

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 07. 12:00

Community Gaming Raises $16M in SoftBank-Led Round to Expand Crypto Esports The competitive gaming platform is expanding into Latin America and Southeast Asia.

Commonwealth Bank's Crypto Services Face Regulatory Delays: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 07. 11:51

Commonwealth Bank's Crypto Services Face Regulatory Delays: Report There are a bunch of rules that you need to follow, regulator Cathie Armour said talking about the country's policies.

Blockchain-Exposed Stocks Could Show Massive Sales Growth Despite Recent Underperformance, Goldman Says

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 07. 11:12

Blockchain-Exposed Stocks Could Show Massive Sales Growth Despite Recent Underperformance, Goldman Says Bitcoin has become more correlated with equity index returns in recent months, the bank’s analysts said.

EToro Is Aping Into Blue-Chip NFTs With $20M Fund

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 07. 11:00

EToro Is Aping Into Blue-Chip NFTs With $20M Fund The trading platform is launching eToro.art, its foray into the world of non-fungible tokens.

Crypto Rules Should Match Traditional Financial System, Yellen to Say Thursday

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 07. 11:00

Crypto Rules Should Match Traditional Financial System, Yellen to Say Thursday Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will deliver her first speech focusing on cryptocurrencies and the digital assets industry on Thursday. Excerpts of Yellen's remarks reveal her views on how to oversee the industry according to guidelines set forth in a recent executive order from President Joe Biden.

Crypto Startup Wyre to Be Bought by Payments Company Bolt for $1.5B

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 07. 10:26

Crypto Startup Wyre to Be Bought by Payments Company Bolt for $1.5B Payments company Bolt agreed to acquire crypto startup Wyre for $1.5 billion according to a report by the Wall Street Journal Thursday.

Payments Company Bolt to Buy Wyre for $1.5B to Add Crypto Option

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 07. 10:26

Payments Company Bolt to Buy Wyre for $1.5B to Add Crypto Option Payments company Bolt agreed to acquire crypto startup Wyre for $1.5 billion according to a report by the Wall Street Journal Thursday.

21Shares Launches Metaverse ETP via Sandbox’s SAND Token

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 07. 09:00

21Shares Launches Metaverse ETP via Sandbox’s SAND Token The launch marks 21Shares’ 30th cryptocurrency ETP offered and will be cross-listed on Euronext Paris and Amsterdam

Dogecoin, Solana Traders Nurse Big Losses as Cryptos See $400M in Liquidations

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 07. 07:53

Dogecoin, Solana Traders Nurse Big Losses as Cryptos See $400M in Liquidations Over $400 million in liquidations took place on Wednesday, the third-highest figure since January’s $987 million.

Coinbase Starts Crypto Trading Services in India

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 07. 07:47

Coinbase Starts Crypto Trading Services in India  The announcement was made at an event in India's tech hub Bangalore

Tom Brady’s Autograph, ESPN Launch Network’s First NFT Collection

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 07. 00:31

Tom Brady’s Autograph, ESPN Launch Network’s First NFT Collection The collection will feature images of the likely Hall of Fame quarterback and coincide with the release of a docuseries on Brady’s career.

Cosmos-Based Juno Blockchain Pushed Offline in Apparent Attack

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 06. 23:59

Cosmos-Based Juno Blockchain Pushed Offline in Apparent Attack A malicious smart contract has put the network out of commission for over 24 hours and comes less than a month after a controversial governance vote.

First Mover Asia: South Korea's 'Kimchi Premium' Evaporates; Major Cryptos Tumble on Fed Minutes, Continued Global Uncertainty

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 06. 22:36

First Mover Asia: South Korea's 'Kimchi Premium' Evaporates; Major Cryptos Tumble on Fed Minutes, Continued Global Uncertainty The gap between bitcoin prices on Korean crypto exchanges compared to global counterparts has declined from 20% to about 3% over the past year; bitcoin and ether tumble.

Top Talent Is Migrating to Web 3

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 06. 21:43

Top Talent Is Migrating to Web 3 Chief Investment Officer of Rockaway Blockchain Fund takes an investors view on the talent wars between Web 3 and Web 2.

SEC Approves Teucrium's Bitcoin Futures ETF

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 06. 21:30

SEC Approves Teucrium's Bitcoin Futures ETF The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has allowed NYSE Arca and Teucrium to issue a bitcoin futures exchange-traded fund.

Meta Exploring Non-Blockchain-Based Virtual Currency: FT

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 06. 21:07

Meta Exploring Non-Blockchain-Based Virtual Currency: FT In addition, the company’s plans for NFT features on both the Facebook and Instagram platforms continue to advance.

Meta Exploring Non-Blockchain-Based Virtual Currency: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 06. 21:07

Meta Exploring Non-Blockchain-Based Virtual Currency: Report In addition, the company’s plans for NFT features on both the Facebook and Instagram platforms continue to advance.

SenseiNode Raises $3.6M as LatAm’s First Blockchain Infrastructure Firm

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 06. 20:44

SenseiNode Raises $3.6M as LatAm’s First Blockchain Infrastructure Firm The company, operational for six months, already works with 11 protocols and plans to deploy 500 nodes by the end of 2022.

Grayscale Shuffles Mixed Crypto Funds: Adds AVAX, DOT, ATOM; Drops SUSHI, SNX

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 06. 20:35

Grayscale Shuffles Mixed Crypto Funds: Adds AVAX, DOT, ATOM; Drops SUSHI, SNX The asset manager announced changes to a trio of diversified crypto funds.

Market Wrap: Altcoins Underperform as Traders Reduce Risk

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 06. 20:27

Market Wrap: Altcoins Underperform as Traders Reduce Risk Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptos traded lower on Wednesday. Altcoins underperformed, indicating a lower appetite for risk among crypto traders. Hawkish Fed minutes contributed to losses as well.

Fed Officials Discussed Shrinking Assets by Up to $95B a Month

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 06. 19:26

Fed Officials Discussed Shrinking Assets by Up to $95B a Month Members of the Federal Open Markets Committee (FOMC) said they are "well places" to start shrinking the central bank's balance sheet starting in May.

Top US Lawmaker Proposes Sweeping Stablecoin Regulation Framework

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 06. 19:00

Top US Lawmaker Proposes Sweeping Stablecoin Regulation Framework U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) introduced a bill to create a three-pronged regulatory framework for stablecoins on Wednesday.

Bitcoin Extends Pullback Toward $40K-$43K Support

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 06. 18:08

Bitcoin Extends Pullback Toward $40K-$43K Support Bitcoin (BTC) broke below a month-long uptrend, which means sellers are in control. Pullbacks appear to be short-term within a broader recovery phase from January lows.

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele Calls Off Bitcoin 2022 Conference Appearance

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 06. 18:04

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele Calls Off Bitcoin 2022 Conference Appearance Bukele had previously teased that he would be making an important announcement at this year’s conference.

Waves Founder Blames Short Sellers for Its Woes. Here's Why That's a Red Flag

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 06. 18:01

Waves Founder Blames Short Sellers for Its Woes. Here's Why That's a Red Flag To longtime finance observers, blaming shorts often looks like the last desperate deflection of a project in denial about its own failures.

XRP Army Drives Bumper Sales in Ripple Stock Despite SEC Probe

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 06. 16:57

XRP Army Drives Bumper Sales in Ripple Stock Despite SEC Probe Since launching two years ago, tech equity platform Linqto has sold some $50 million in private shares of Ripple Labs.

ProShares Aims to Let Investors Bet Against Bitcoin With New ETF

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 06. 15:27

ProShares Aims to Let Investors Bet Against Bitcoin With New ETF The company filed an application with the SEC for the Short Bitcoin Strategy ETF.

Pantera Capital Eyes ‘Mature’ Crypto Companies With New $200M Fund

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 06. 15:23

Pantera Capital Eyes ‘Mature’ Crypto Companies With New $200M Fund The Pantera Select Fund will focus on “revenue-generating companies,” the crypto VC firm said in an investor letter.

CoinTracker Survey Shows Only 25% of Crypto Holders Are Prepared for Tax Season

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 06. 15:08

CoinTracker Survey Shows Only 25% of Crypto Holders Are Prepared for Tax Season Almost three-quarters of respondents said they were looking for more help on how to manage their crypto taxes.

BitPay Merchants to Get a Boost From Lightning Network Payment Integration

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 06. 14:48

BitPay Merchants to Get a Boost From Lightning Network Payment Integration The crypto payments provider on Wednesday announced immediate support for Bitcoin Lightning Network payments.

ConsenSys Settles Lawsuit With Former Venture Capital Chief Kavita Gupta

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 06. 14:00

ConsenSys Settles Lawsuit With Former Venture Capital Chief Kavita Gupta The ugly spat involved a pair of dueling lawsuits.

Block Notifies 8.2M Customers After Breach of Cash App Investing

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 06. 13:44

Block Notifies 8.2M Customers After Breach of Cash App Investing A former employee improperly accessed reports related to U.S. customer accounts. The reports did not contain personally identifiable information.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Dip Buyers Versus Adverse Macro; Fed Minutes Eyed

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 06. 13:41

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Dip Buyers Versus Adverse Macro; Fed Minutes Eyed The latest moves in crypto markets in context for April 6, 2022.

First Mover Americas: Luna Foundation Guard Is Back Buying Bitcoin, Fed Minutes on Deck

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 06. 13:41

First Mover Americas: Luna Foundation Guard Is Back Buying Bitcoin, Fed Minutes on Deck The latest moves in crypto markets in context for April 6, 2022.

Kevin Smith to Issue ‘Comedy-Horror’ Film as NFTs on Secret Network

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 06. 13:18

Kevin Smith to Issue ‘Comedy-Horror’ Film as NFTs on Secret Network Quentin Tarantino released his “Pulp Fiction” NFTs on the same Cosmos-based blockchain back in November.

Circle Enlists FIS, Crypto.com for Merchant Payments Settled in USDC

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 06. 13:11

Circle Enlists FIS, Crypto.com for Merchant Payments Settled in USDC The deal with FIS Worldpay is meant to free firms from the “fiat-only ecosystem.”

Deltec, Chainalysis, Robinhood and More Join Crypto Market Integrity Group

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 06. 13:00

Deltec, Chainalysis, Robinhood and More Join Crypto Market Integrity Group Thirteen major players in the crypto industry have joined forces with the Crypto Market Integrity Coalition (CMIC), an industry-led organization that’s trying to prevent market manipulation and signal to regulators that the crypto markets are safe for investors.

Binance.US Raises First Funding Round at $4.5B Valuation

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 06. 13:00

Binance.US Raises First Funding Round at $4.5B Valuation The $200 million fundraise will be used to ramp up marketing ahead of a public listing in “the next two to three years,” a spokesperson said.

Crypto Trading Firm Wintermute Launches Zero-Fee OTC Platform

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 06. 13:00

Crypto Trading Firm Wintermute Launches Zero-Fee OTC Platform Wintermute Node will compete with other institutional trading platforms in a bid to expand the firm’s client base.

Near Protocol Raises $350M

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 06. 12:20

Near Protocol Raises $350M Hedge fund giant Tiger Global led the funding round. It’s Near’s second nine-figure raise this year.

Sweden Wants to Test E-Krona Viability for Smart Payments

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 06. 11:35

Sweden Wants to Test E-Krona Viability for Smart Payments Trials by Riksbank have shown that offline payments can work using the CBDC, but the central bank is also looking at privacy concerns.

Coin Metrics Raises $35M for Crypto Data Provision

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 06. 11:29

Coin Metrics Raises $35M for Crypto Data Provision The crypto intelligence company raised $35 million in a funding round led by Acrew Capital and BNY Mellon.

Luna Foundation Guard Adds Nearly $230M of Bitcoin to Stack

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 06. 11:28

Luna Foundation Guard Adds Nearly $230M of Bitcoin to Stack The foundation now has bigger exposure to bitcoin than the U.S. electric-car maker Tesla.

Sky Mavis Raises $150M Round Led by Binance to Reimburse Ronin Attack Victims

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 06. 10:54

Sky Mavis Raises $150M Round Led by Binance to Reimburse Ronin Attack Victims The round along with Sky Mavis and Axie Infinity funds will be used to refund users.

Metaverse Majors Struggle as User Base Falls Short of Market Expectations

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 06. 09:57

Metaverse Majors Struggle as User Base Falls Short of Market Expectations Decentraland, Axie Infinity and The Sandbox have big valuations, but a low number of active users, compared with traditional games

Bitcoin Slumps to $45K Amid Hawkish Fed, Buying Activity Remains Positive

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 06. 07:58

Bitcoin Slumps to $45K Amid Hawkish Fed, Buying Activity Remains Positive Institutional adoption of bitcoin could boost confidence among those who have previously considered cryptocurrencies a poor investment, some analysts said.

HSBC Starts Metaverse Fund for Private Banking Clients in Asia

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 06. 07:54

HSBC Starts Metaverse Fund for Private Banking Clients in Asia The Metaverse Discretionary Strategy aims to capture growth opportunities globally from the development of the metaverse ecosystem.

First Mover Asia: Singapore Wants More Control Over Crypto Companies That Call It Home but Aren’t There; Major Cryptos Drop

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 05. 22:33

First Mover Asia: Singapore Wants More Control Over Crypto Companies That Call It Home but Aren’t There; Major Cryptos Drop Many crypto companies, especially those with roots in Asia, choose to register their companies in Singapore, but the city-state has grown uncomfortable with the scale of this arrangement; bitcoin fell sharply after hawkish remarks by Fed Governor Lael Brainard.

Riot Blockchain Bitcoin Mined Rises to 511 in March

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 05. 22:09

Riot Blockchain Bitcoin Mined Rises to 511 in March The company also sold 200 bitcoin during the month, raising $9.4 million.

Market Wrap: Bitcoin and Stocks Briefly Dip After Fed Comments; DOGE Rallies

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 05. 20:27

Market Wrap: Bitcoin and Stocks Briefly Dip After Fed Comments; DOGE Rallies Bitcoin (BTC) traded roughly flat over the past 24 hours, compared with a 17% rally in dogecoin (DOGE), while WAVES dipped. The dispersion in crypto returns suggests some caution among traders amid macroeconomic risk.

Lawmakers Keep Mentioning Privacy in CBDC Discussions

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 05. 19:47

Lawmakers Keep Mentioning Privacy in CBDC Discussions Hey folks. We’re still talking central bank digital currencies and digital dollars, so this week's State of Crypto has some quick and vaguely unhinged thoughts on recent actions and statements on this front.

Ronin Attack Shows Cross-Chain Crypto Is a ‘Bridge’ Too Far

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 05. 19:45

Ronin Attack Shows Cross-Chain Crypto Is a ‘Bridge’ Too Far Last week’s $625 million exploit of the Axie Infinity sidechain underscores the risks of sacrificing decentralization for scale, Ethereum boosters say.

A State Senator Is Pushing to Attract Bitcoin Miners to Oklahoma

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 05. 19:42

A State Senator Is Pushing to Attract Bitcoin Miners to Oklahoma John Michael Montgomery explains on CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” why he thinks the Sooner State should offer tax incentives to crypto miners.

A New SEC Definition for ‘Exchanges’ Has Big Implications for Crypto

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 05. 19:11

A New SEC Definition for ‘Exchanges’ Has Big Implications for Crypto Crypto should seize the opportunity to be heard as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission looks to expand its remit.

US Sanctions Russia’s Hydra Darknet, Identifies Over 100 Virtual Currency Addresses

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 05. 19:03

US Sanctions Russia’s Hydra Darknet, Identifies Over 100 Virtual Currency Addresses The move came alongside action by Germany, which earlier on Tuesday shut down Hydra Market and seized $25 million in bitcoin.

US Sanctions Russia’s Hydra Darknet, Adds Over 100 Bitcoin Wallets to OFAC List

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 05. 19:03

US Sanctions Russia’s Hydra Darknet, Adds Over 100 Bitcoin Wallets to OFAC List The move came alongside action by Germany, which earlier on Tuesday shut down Hydra Market and seized $25 million in bitcoin.

Fed’s Brainard Says Balance Sheet Reduction to Happen Rapidly

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 05. 18:44

Fed’s Brainard Says Balance Sheet Reduction to Happen Rapidly Brainard's speech comes a day before the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will release minutes of its March 15-16 meeting in which members decided to raise the federal funds rate for the first time in three years.

Bitcoin Range-Bound; Support at $43K-$45K

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 05. 18:24

Bitcoin Range-Bound; Support at $43K-$45K Bitcoin (BTC) is stabilizing after a 3% price drop, although the cryptocurrency is stuck in an intraday trading range. Overbought signals could keep some buyers on the sidelines.

Web 3 and the Rise of Small Media

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 05. 17:34

Web 3 and the Rise of Small Media Taking on Web 2's ad-bot-infested business model with Sybil-resistant media.

How Crypto Is Changing Philanthropy

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 05. 17:11

How Crypto Is Changing Philanthropy The ease of transferring crypto anywhere in the world has enabled man nonprofits to work with donors globally.

Jeff Kauffman: DAOs Will Own Big Brands

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 05. 17:07

Jeff Kauffman: DAOs Will Own Big Brands The founder of the $JUMP community token, a speaker at Consensus, on how Web 3 will change branding and empower communities to buy brands themselves.

Marathon Digital to Move Mining Rigs From Coal-Powered Montana Site

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 05. 16:23

Marathon Digital to Move Mining Rigs From Coal-Powered Montana Site The firm wants its bitcoin mining operations to be powered by renewable energy by year-end.

Dogecoin Rallies Again After Elon Musk Joins Twitter Board

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 05. 16:09

Dogecoin Rallies Again After Elon Musk Joins Twitter Board The news comes one day after the Tesla CEO disclosed his ownership of 9.2% of Twitter, making him the company’s largest individual shareholder.

Ethereum Scaler Boba Network Valued at $1.5B in $45M Series A

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 05. 16:00

Ethereum Scaler Boba Network Valued at $1.5B in $45M Series A In addition to easing Ethereum’s transaction load, Boba injects off-chain machine learning into the contracts powering DeFi.

Digital Euro May Get Easier AML Rules Than Bitcoin, EU Commissioner Says

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 05. 15:56

Digital Euro May Get Easier AML Rules Than Bitcoin, EU Commissioner Says Mairead McGuinness promised a role for banks in distributing the CBDC, as a consultation presages legislation earlier next year.

Treasury's Yellen to Deliver First Speech on Crypto in US Economy

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 05. 15:42

Treasury's Yellen to Deliver First Speech on Crypto in US Economy Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has scheduled her first speech devoted entirely to digital assets and their place in the U.S economy. The Thursday remarks are expected to track closely with the sentiments already expressed in President Joe Biden's recent executive order.

Coinbase’s NFT Strategy Questioned by Mizuho Analyst

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 05. 15:31

Coinbase’s NFT Strategy Questioned by Mizuho Analyst Mizuho’s Dan Dolev is skeptical of the exchange getting into the NFT business at this time, citing a decline in NFT internet searches.

Lightning Labs Raises $70M to Bring Stablecoins to Bitcoin

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 05. 15:00

Lightning Labs Raises $70M to Bring Stablecoins to Bitcoin The Taproot-powered “Taro” protocol aims to bring low-fee stablecoin and asset transfers to the Bitcoin Lightning Network.

US House of Representatives to Consider Legislation on El Salvador’s Bitcoin Adoption

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 05. 14:37

US House of Representatives to Consider Legislation on El Salvador’s Bitcoin Adoption The bi-partisan Accountability for Cryptocurrency in El Salvador (ACES) Act mirrors legislation that advanced out of a Senate committee last month.

Universal Music Group Files 4 Trademarks for Its Bored Ape Band Leader

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 05. 14:36

Universal Music Group Files 4 Trademarks for Its Bored Ape Band Leader UMG’s NFT band experiment continues with plans for tokens and a physical merch marketplace.

FCA Friction Said to Spook Investors Over Copper’s Reported $500M Raise

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 05. 14:13

FCA Friction Said to Spook Investors Over Copper’s Reported $500M Raise Temporary registration status from the U.K.’s markets regulator has caused some VC firms to back out or downsize their checks, sources say.

Bit Digital Partners With BitMine to Host 7K ASIC Miners

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 05. 13:44

Bit Digital Partners With BitMine to Host 7K ASIC Miners BitMine will store the machines in immersion coolers for greater efficiency.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin's Pause Fails to Deter Optimism

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 05. 13:36

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin's Pause Fails to Deter Optimism The latest moves in crypto markets in context for April 5, 2022.

Ledger Nano S Plus Review: Good for Beginners

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 05. 13:12

Ledger Nano S Plus Review: Good for Beginners The brand-new Ledger Nano S Plus is an inexpensive, Swiss Army knife-like hardware wallet that does a pretty good job of keeping crypto self-custody simple for new users.

EU Consultation Looks at Digital Euro Issues

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 05. 13:03

EU Consultation Looks at Digital Euro Issues The Brussels executive got the ball rolling Tuesday on the legislation needed to issue a CBDC.

EU Consultation Looks at Issues With a Digital Euro

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 05. 13:03

EU Consultation Looks at Issues With a Digital Euro The Brussels executive got the ball rolling Tuesday on the legislation needed to issue a CBDC.

Terra Wallet Leap Raises $3.2M in Private Token Sale

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 05. 13:00

Terra Wallet Leap Raises $3.2M in Private Token Sale If estimates in Leap's litepaper of an 8% private sale allocation hold true, the startup has a valuation of $40 million.

Georgia Central Bank Plans to Introduce New Crypto Rules: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 05. 12:34

Georgia Central Bank Plans to Introduce New Crypto Rules: Report The eastern European nation will follow international guidance as it sets out anti-money laundering and licensing regime.

Abra Targets High-Net-Worth Clients With New Asset Management Division

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 05. 12:30

Abra Targets High-Net-Worth Clients With New Asset Management Division The newly formed Abra Capital Management will require a minimum investment of $250,000.

MicroStrategy Buys $190.5M Worth of Bitcoin

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 05. 12:12

MicroStrategy Buys $190.5M Worth of Bitcoin MicroStrategy, the bitcoin-accumulating business-intelligence software company, has bought 4,167 since mid-February.

MicroStrategy Buys $191M Worth of Bitcoin

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 05. 12:12

MicroStrategy Buys $191M Worth of Bitcoin MicroStrategy, the bitcoin-accumulating business-intelligence software company, has bought 4,167 since mid-February.

Mapping Startup Hivemapper Raises $18M to Give Maps the Web 3 Treatment

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 05. 12:00

Mapping Startup Hivemapper Raises $18M to Give Maps the Web 3 Treatment Inspired by the success of Helium, Hivemapper will incentivize participation in the network with the distribution of its native HONEY tokens.

DeFi ‘Super App’ Parallel Finance Doubles Valuation, Plans Up to $60M Series B

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 05. 12:00

DeFi ‘Super App’ Parallel Finance Doubles Valuation, Plans Up to $60M Series B The Polkadot-based lending protocol raised $5 million at a $500 million valuation, up from $250 million in November.

Parallel Finance Doubles Valuation in $5M Funding Round

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 05. 12:00

Parallel Finance Doubles Valuation in $5M Funding Round The Polkadot-based lending protocol raised $5 million at a $500 million valuation, up from $250 million in November.

US Authorities Seize $34M in One of the Country's Largest Crypto Confiscations

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 05. 11:25

US Authorities Seize $34M in One of the Country's Largest Crypto Confiscations The funds were allegedly gained by selling illicit goods, including stolen credentials.

FTX Takes Stake in Stock Exchange IEX to Strengthen Crypto Markets

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 05. 11:11

FTX Takes Stake in Stock Exchange IEX to Strengthen Crypto Markets The size of FTX’s investment was not revealed, but an FTX spokesperson said it will become a “significant” shareholder in IEX.

Bitcoin's 'Reserve Risk' Suggests Opportunity for Long-Term Accumulation

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 05. 10:18

Bitcoin's 'Reserve Risk' Suggests Opportunity for Long-Term Accumulation The indicator trades at low levels when there is heavy investor accumulation and HODLing is the preferred market strategy, a blockchain analytics firm said.

German Authorities Shut Down Russian Darknet Market, Seize $25M in Bitcoin

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 05. 09:35

German Authorities Shut Down Russian Darknet Market, Seize $25M in Bitcoin The marketplace's bitcoin privacy mixer complicated the investigation, police said.

New Singapore Crypto Law Requires Overseas-Only Operators to Be Licensed: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 05. 07:12

New Singapore Crypto Law Requires Overseas-Only Operators to Be Licensed: Report The city-state'sTuesday passage of the law means such companies will have to meet anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism measures to which they were not previously subjected.

First Mover Asia: Crypto Offering New Opportunities for Inflation-Worried Indonesian Investors; Bitcoin Is Flat

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 05. 04:39

First Mover Asia: Crypto Offering New Opportunities for Inflation-Worried Indonesian Investors; Bitcoin Is Flat A report by the crypto exchange Gemini found that about three in five Indonesians own cryptocurrencies; bitcoin and ether drop slightly.

Gryphon Digital Mining Ends Plans to Go Public Through Merger With Sphere 3D

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 05. 00:39

Gryphon Digital Mining Ends Plans to Go Public Through Merger With Sphere 3D The companies agreed to terminate their agreement, which was first announced last June.

First Mover Asia: Crypto Offering New Opportunities for Inflation-Worried Indonesian Investors; Bitcoin Is Flat

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 04. 23:06

First Mover Asia: Crypto Offering New Opportunities for Inflation-Worried Indonesian Investors; Bitcoin Is Flat A report by the crypto exchange Gemini found that about three in five Indonesians own cryptocurrencies; bitcoin and ether drop slightly.

Bitcoin Miner Marathon on Track to Meet Its Hashrate Guidance, Despite Delay

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 04. 22:22

Bitcoin Miner Marathon on Track to Meet Its Hashrate Guidance, Despite Delay The miner is hodling all its bitcoins and currently has 9,373.6 bitcoins with a fair market value of approximately $427.7 million.

Bear Markets, Regulations and That Bain Crypto Photo: A Chat With Pantera Capital’s Chief of Staff

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 04. 20:58

Bear Markets, Regulations and That Bain Crypto Photo: A Chat With Pantera Capital’s Chief of Staff Emma Rose Bienvenu uses her legal background to help startups navigate crypto regulations.

Gensler Says SEC Exploring Shared Role With CFTC Over Crypto Platforms

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 04. 20:39

Gensler Says SEC Exploring Shared Role With CFTC Over Crypto Platforms The SEC chief suggests securities, commodities “intertwined” in current trading venues.

Market Wrap: Cryptos Pull Back, Traders Eye Opportunities in Ether Versus Bitcoin

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 04. 20:24

Market Wrap: Cryptos Pull Back, Traders Eye Opportunities in Ether Versus Bitcoin Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptos traded lower on Monday as bullish sentiment faded. Volatility and trading volume continue to drift indicating low conviction among market participants. WAVES dipped 20%, while some option traders see value in ETH calls versus BTC calls.

Crypto Funds Draw Inflows for Second Straight Week

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 04. 19:22

Crypto Funds Draw Inflows for Second Straight Week Some $180 million flowed into digital asset funds in the week through April 1, CoinShares reported on Monday.

Introducing Market Wrap, and a New Look for CoinDesk’s Newsletters

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 04. 18:58

Introducing Market Wrap, and a New Look for CoinDesk’s Newsletters We’re debuting our third daily newsletter – and a new design for the rest.

Digital Euro Will Have Privacy Safeguards, European Finance Ministers Say

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 04. 18:56

Digital Euro Will Have Privacy Safeguards, European Finance Ministers Say Ministers are discussing policy options for the central bank digital currency though no formal decision to issue one has been taken .

Bitcoin Weighed Down by $48K Resistance; Support at $43K

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 04. 18:17

Bitcoin Weighed Down by $48K Resistance; Support at $43K Bitcoin (BTC) is in pullback mode after a choppy weekend. The cryptocurrency could find support around $43K, which should stabilize the down move. Momentum signals turned negative on the daily chart, similar to what occurred during the first week of February and March.

The Bigger Problem With Axie Infinity

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 04. 18:14

The Bigger Problem With Axie Infinity The $620 million Ronin exploit is the tip of the proverbial iceberg.

Celo Rises 15% on Barcelona Reveal of $20M 'Connect the World' Campaign

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 04. 18:12

Celo Rises 15% on Barcelona Reveal of $20M 'Connect the World' Campaign  The team announced on Monday at Celo Connect in Barcelona that it's launching a $20M campaign to incentivize the development of Celo on- and off-ramps around the world.

Crypto’s Night at the Grammys

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 04. 17:48

Crypto’s Night at the Grammys From Binance and OneOf to a side of PFP NFTs, a crypto presence was felt during the music industry’s marquee event.

Crypto Exchange BitMEX Lays Off 75 Workers

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 04. 16:59

Crypto Exchange BitMEX Lays Off 75 Workers The global job cuts come after plans by a company founded by BitMex executives to buy a German bank fell through in March.

UK Aims to Become Global Crypto Hub, says Exchequer

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 04. 16:55

UK Aims to Become Global Crypto Hub, says Exchequer Among initial steps will be legislation to recognize stablecoins as legitimate vehicles for payments.

UK Aims to Become Global Crypto Hub, Exchequer Says

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 04. 16:55

UK Aims to Become Global Crypto Hub, Exchequer Says Among initial steps will be legislation to recognize stablecoins as legitimate vehicles for payments.

Electric Capital Leads $4.5M Investment in Near Exchange Trisolaris

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 04. 16:33

Electric Capital Leads $4.5M Investment in Near Exchange Trisolaris Jump Crypto and Dragonfly Capital also invested in the decentralized exchange on the NEAR protocol.

Staking Solution Chorus One Launches Up to $30M Proof-of-Stake Investment Fund

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 04. 16:30

Staking Solution Chorus One Launches Up to $30M Proof-of-Stake Investment Fund The company will invest the money in proof-of-stake networks, protocols and related products over the next three years.

UK Government Plans to Create an NFT

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 04. 15:19

UK Government Plans to Create an NFT The non-fungible token is planned to represent the government's commitment to crypto technology and investment.

Road to Consensus: Latashá

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 04. 13:59

Road to Consensus: Latashá The rapper, a speaker at CoinDesk's festival in June, on music NFTs, on building the Zora community and why gas fees are still worth it.

Latashá: 'It’s Just beautiful to See People’s Minds Change'

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 04. 13:59

Latashá: 'It’s Just beautiful to See People’s Minds Change' The rapper, a speaker at CoinDesk's festival in June, on music NFTs, on building the Zora community and why gas fees are still worth it.

Latashá: ‘It’s Just Beautiful to See People’s Minds Change’

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 04. 13:59

Latashá: ‘It’s Just Beautiful to See People’s Minds Change’ The rapper, a speaker at CoinDesk’s festival in June, talks about music NFTs, building the Zora community and why gas fees are still worth it.

Road to Consensus: Garry Kasparov

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 04. 13:46

Road to Consensus: Garry Kasparov The chess grandmaster, a speaker at CoinDesk's Consensus festival in June, expects a basket of coins to replace the dollar within a decade.

Garry Kasparov: 'Bitcoin Will Remain as a Standard'

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 04. 13:46

Garry Kasparov: 'Bitcoin Will Remain as a Standard' The chess grandmaster, a speaker at CoinDesk's Consensus festival in June, expects a basket of coins to replace the dollar within a decade.

Digihost Becomes First Publicly Traded Miner to Offer Bitcoin Dividend Payments

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 04. 13:44

Digihost Becomes First Publicly Traded Miner to Offer Bitcoin Dividend Payments The miner also expects a 1.5 exahash pre second (EH/s) of average hashrate for 2022, which is about 5.5x more than its 2021 mining power.

First Mover Americas: New Bitcoin Use Case Is Buying Fuel Down Under

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 04. 13:37

First Mover Americas: New Bitcoin Use Case Is Buying Fuel Down Under The latest moves in crypto markets in context for April 4, 2022.

Intel Doubles Down on ESG With Launch of Second-Gen Bitcoin Mining Chips

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 04. 13:00

Intel Doubles Down on ESG With Launch of Second-Gen Bitcoin Mining Chips The “Intel Blockscale ASIC” chip boasts efficiency up to 26 J/TH, which would make it better than most Bitmain and MicroBT models currently in the market.

Frax Finance’s FXS Jumps as Terra Introduces Stablecoin Pool ‘4pool’

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 04. 12:59

Frax Finance’s FXS Jumps as Terra Introduces Stablecoin Pool ‘4pool’ Liquidity from four major protocols would be used to make Curve’s 4pool attractive for users.

Waves' USDN Stablecoin Loses Peg, Drops 15% Amid Manipulation Scare

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 04. 12:22

Waves' USDN Stablecoin Loses Peg, Drops 15% Amid Manipulation Scare USDN's market capitalization had nearly doubled to $850 million in March.

Former Binance CFO Wei Zhou Buys Coins.ph Exchange: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 04. 12:17

Former Binance CFO Wei Zhou Buys Coins.ph Exchange: Report Zhou bought Coins.ph, a mobile wallet and digital currency exchange, from Indonesia's Gojek, according to a report.

Former Binance CFO Wei Zhou Buys Coins.ph: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 04. 12:17

Former Binance CFO Wei Zhou Buys Coins.ph: Report Zhou bought Coins.ph, a mobile wallet and digital currency exchange, from Indonesia's Gojek, according to a report.

Dogecoin Spikes 10% as Musk Takes Almost $3B Stake in Twitter

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 04. 11:56

Dogecoin Spikes 10% as Musk Takes Almost $3B Stake in Twitter Prices of some other ‘memecoins’ increased in tandem.

Dogecoin Spikes 10% After News of Musk's $3B Stake in Twitter

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 04. 11:56

Dogecoin Spikes 10% After News of Musk's $3B Stake in Twitter Prices of some other ‘memecoins’ increased in tandem.

Coinbase to Hire 1,000 People in India Expansion

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 04. 11:47

Coinbase to Hire 1,000 People in India Expansion The growth plan will quadruple the number of the crypto exchange's employees in the country.

Post-Merge Ether Will Be a Commodity-Linked Bond, Could Rally to $10K, BitMEX Founder Says

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 04. 10:36

Post-Merge Ether Will Be a Commodity-Linked Bond, Could Rally to $10K, BitMEX Founder Says The post-merge bond-like appeal and ESG-compliant label will make ether more attractive than other layer 1 cryptocurrencies.

Post-Merge Ether Will Be a Commodity-Linked Bond, Could Rally to $10K, BitMEX Co-Founder Says

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 04. 10:36

Post-Merge Ether Will Be a Commodity-Linked Bond, Could Rally to $10K, BitMEX Co-Founder Says The post-merge bond-like appeal and ESG-compliant label will make ether more attractive than other layer 1 cryptocurrencies.

Elon Musk Takes 9.2% Stake in Twitter: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 04. 10:34

Elon Musk Takes 9.2% Stake in Twitter: Report Musk often uses the social media site to dispel his views on crypto.

Elon Musk Takes 9.2% Stake in Twitter Worth Almost $3B

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 04. 10:34

Elon Musk Takes 9.2% Stake in Twitter Worth Almost $3B Musk often uses the social media site to dispel his views on crypto.

Musk Takes Nearly $3B Stake in Twitter; DOGE Spikes

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 04. 10:34

Musk Takes Nearly $3B Stake in Twitter; DOGE Spikes Musk often uses the social media site to dispel his views on crypto.

Southeast Asian VC Firm SeaX Ventures Closes $60M Tech Fund

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 04. 10:07

Southeast Asian VC Firm SeaX Ventures Closes $60M Tech Fund The fund will invest $500,000- $5 million in technology companies, which includes blockchain and Web 3.

Some 1,400 Ether From Ronin Exploit Is Moved to Tornado Cash, Data Show

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 04. 09:25

Some 1,400 Ether From Ronin Exploit Is Moved to Tornado Cash, Data Show More than $4.9 million worth of ether was moved this morning from addresses connected to the $625 million exploit, on-chain data show.

Thousands of Ether From Ronin Exploit Moved to Tornado Cash, Data Show

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 04. 09:25

Thousands of Ether From Ronin Exploit Moved to Tornado Cash, Data Show More than $4.9 million worth of ether was moved this morning from addresses connected to the $625 million exploit, on-chain data show.

Indian Gaming Firm MPL Could Attract Investment From FTX: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 04. 06:32

Indian Gaming Firm MPL Could Attract Investment From FTX: Report MPL is looking to raise investment as part of its Series E extension at a valuation of $2.5 billion.

Europe's CBDC Designers Wrestle With Privacy Issues

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 04. 05:00

Europe's CBDC Designers Wrestle With Privacy Issues The European Central Bank is likely to opt for a centralized solution for its new digital euro – the clue is in the name – raising questions over state snooping, and a harmful impact on innovation.

First Mover Asia: DBS Bank's Ditching Retail Crypto Delivers a Small Blow to OSL, Less so to Singapore's Crypto Industry; Cryptos Rise Late Sunday

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 03. 23:03

First Mover Asia: DBS Bank's Ditching Retail Crypto Delivers a Small Blow to OSL, Less so to Singapore's Crypto Industry; Cryptos Rise Late Sunday Even after the news broke, the stock of OSL's parent, BC Technology Group, continued its week-long winning streak on the Hong Kong markets, rising 5%.

First Mover Asia: DBS Bank's Ditching Retail Exchange Delivers a Small Blow to OSL, Less so to Singapore's Crypto Industry; Bitcoin Rises Late Sunday

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 03. 23:03

First Mover Asia: DBS Bank's Ditching Retail Exchange Delivers a Small Blow to OSL, Less so to Singapore's Crypto Industry; Bitcoin Rises Late Sunday Even after the news broke, the stock of OSL's parent, BC Technology Group, continued its week-long winning streak on the Hong Kong markets, rising 5%.

Now That Q1 Is Over, Is the Bull Market Back?

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 03. 14:50

Now That Q1 Is Over, Is the Bull Market Back? Most of Q1 was uninspiring, but bitcoin’s price ticked up as we closed out the quarter potentially signaling renewed strength in the crypto market.

Pudgy Penguins NFT Collection Looks to Next Chapter With $2.5M Sale

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 02. 20:59

Pudgy Penguins NFT Collection Looks to Next Chapter With $2.5M Sale The collection of 8,888 digital penguins has been sold to LA-based entrepreneur Luca Netz in a 750 ETH deal.

DeFi Lender Inverse Finance Exploited for $15.6 Million

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 02. 18:24

DeFi Lender Inverse Finance Exploited for $15.6 Million It is the third multi-million dollar crypto attack to make headlines in recent days

DeFi Lender Inverse Finance Exploited for $15.6M

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 02. 18:24

DeFi Lender Inverse Finance Exploited for $15.6M It is the third multimillion-dollar crypto attack to make headlines in recent days.

Tezos Deploys Major ‘Tenderbake’ Upgrade

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 01. 21:30

Tezos Deploys Major ‘Tenderbake’ Upgrade The proof-of-stake blockchain has changed its consensus algorithm in order to lower block times and improve performance.

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Rebounds Amid Lower Volatility, Altcoins Outperform

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 01. 20:24

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Rebounds Amid Lower Volatility, Altcoins Outperform Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptos rose on Friday as bullish sentiment returned. Altcoins such as AAVE and SOL took the lead, indicating a greater appetite for risk among crypto traders. Meanwhile, stocks declined after the strong US jobs report.

NFTs Take Hollywood: My Week at NFT LA

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 01. 20:12

NFTs Take Hollywood: My Week at NFT LA The star-studded week brought out the good and bad of NFT mania. But who was NFT LA for?

Riot Blockchain Files to Sell Up to $500M of Stock

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 01. 19:25

Riot Blockchain Files to Sell Up to $500M of Stock Proceeds would be used for “general corporate purposes,” which may include investments in existing and future projects.

Bitcoin Holds Support Above $44K; Resistance at $48K-$51K

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 01. 18:22

Bitcoin Holds Support Above $44K; Resistance at $48K-$51K Bitcoin (BTC) upside momentum signals remain intact after a bounce off $44K support. The cryptocurrency faces resistance at $48K and $51K, which could stall the rally, although some short-term indicators are neutral.

Monetized Memes: Dank Bank Raises $4.2069M

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 01. 17:58

Monetized Memes: Dank Bank Raises $4.2069M The NFT platform plans to use the funds to acquire “legendary memes.”

Monetized Memes: Dank Bank Raises $4.2M

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 01. 17:58

Monetized Memes: Dank Bank Raises $4.2M The NFT platform plans to use the funds to acquire “legendary memes.”

Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin Praises 'Bitcoin Maximalism' (Maybe)

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 01. 17:32

Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin Praises 'Bitcoin Maximalism' (Maybe) The blockchain mastermind also took shots at Ethereum in a richly ambiguous April Fools’ post.

Does the Metaverse Need a Free Trade Agreement?

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 01. 17:18

Does the Metaverse Need a Free Trade Agreement? It’s seeking to be the centerpiece of Web 3, but a successful metaverse could run headfirst into some old-style protectionist barriers like work permits and data blocks, trade policy expert Sam Lowe tells us.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin's Risk-Off Rally

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 01. 16:15

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin's Risk-Off Rally The latest moves in crypto markets in context for April 1, 2022.

NFT Punks With the FU Money

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 01. 16:01

NFT Punks With the FU Money Michael Casey visits NFT.LA and finds permissionless innovation in the capital of storytelling.

Twitch Co-Founder’s Gaming NFT Marketplace Raises $35M

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 01. 16:00

Twitch Co-Founder’s Gaming NFT Marketplace Raises $35M Fractal is ramping up development with the help of big-name backers.

Axie Infinity Delays Launch of ‘Origin’ Game Following Massive Hack

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 01. 15:41

Axie Infinity Delays Launch of ‘Origin’ Game Following Massive Hack The new “Axie Infinity: Origin” was originally supposed to debut on March 30.

SEC Rejects Spot Bitcoin ETF Application From Ark 21Shares

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 01. 13:38

SEC Rejects Spot Bitcoin ETF Application From Ark 21Shares The move continues a recent string of denials by the SEC of applications for spot bitcoin ETFs.

Bitcoin Drops to $45K Support as Analysts Point Out Seasonally Bullish April Month Ahead

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 01. 13:06

Bitcoin Drops to $45K Support as Analysts Point Out Seasonally Bullish April Month Ahead A psychological phenomenon tied to the beginning of spring may cause bitcoin prices to jump in April, one analyst commented.

Bitcoin Miner PrimeBlock Plans to go Public With $1.25B SPAC Merger

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 01. 12:56

Bitcoin Miner PrimeBlock Plans to go Public With $1.25B SPAC Merger The deal is expected to close in the second half of this year.

US Adds 431K Jobs in March, as Unemployment Rate Nears Pre-Pandemic Level

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 01. 12:50

US Adds 431K Jobs in March, as Unemployment Rate Nears Pre-Pandemic Level The report is widely watched by traditional and crypto traders because of its implications for inflation and the Federal Reserve’s fight against it.

Indonesia to Charge 0.1% Tax on Crypto Transactions, Investments: Report

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 01. 12:23

Indonesia to Charge 0.1% Tax on Crypto Transactions, Investments: Report Indonesia is planning to charge value-added tax (VAT) on crypto transactions and capital gains on investments at 0.1% from May 1.

Solana-Based GMT Tokens Surge 54%, ZIL Sees $13M in Liquidations

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 01. 12:22

Solana-Based GMT Tokens Surge 54%, ZIL Sees $13M in Liquidations Futures of several large-cap cryptocurrencies saw millions of dollars in liquidations as the crypto market dipped lower.

Citi Sees Metaverse Economy as Large as $13T by 2030

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 01. 11:45

Citi Sees Metaverse Economy as Large as $13T by 2030 The virtual world could be the next generation of the internet, the bank’s analysts said in a report.

Kazakhstan Looks to Bring Crypto Exchanges to AIFC Hub

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 01. 11:14

Kazakhstan Looks to Bring Crypto Exchanges to AIFC Hub Kazakhstan is to implement a pilot project for the creation and operation of cryptocurrency exchanges in the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC).

Kazakhstan Looks to Bring Crypto Exchanges to Central Asian Financial Hub

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 01. 11:14

Kazakhstan Looks to Bring Crypto Exchanges to Central Asian Financial Hub Kazakhstan is to implement a pilot project for the creation and operation of cryptocurrency exchanges in the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC).

Bitcoin's Guppy Indicator Flashes Green for Bulls

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 01. 10:53

Bitcoin's Guppy Indicator Flashes Green for Bulls While technical studies are aligned bullish, Friday's U.S. nonfarm payrolls report could play spoilsport.

Bitcoin's 'Guppy' Indicator Flashes Green for Bulls

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 01. 10:53

Bitcoin's 'Guppy' Indicator Flashes Green for Bulls While technical studies are aligned bullish, Friday's U.S. nonfarm payrolls report could play spoilsport.

Bitcoin Ends Q1 Closely Following S&P 500

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 01. 07:49

Bitcoin Ends Q1 Closely Following S&P 500 Data from TradingView shows a correlation between Bitcoin and the S&P 500 to be as close as 0.9.

OKX Starts to Offer Bitcoin, Ether Trading Pairs Against Terra's UST

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 01. 07:47

OKX Starts to Offer Bitcoin, Ether Trading Pairs Against Terra's UST Spot trading for Solana’s SOL and Avalanche’s AVAX tokens against UST stablecoins have also started.

OKX Offering Bitcoin, Ether Trading Pairs Against Terra's UST

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 01. 07:47

OKX Offering Bitcoin, Ether Trading Pairs Against Terra's UST Spot trading for Solana’s SOL and Avalanche’s AVAX tokens against UST stablecoins have also started.

Ola Finance Says Attackers Stole $4.7M in Re-Entrancy Exploit

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 01. 07:44

Ola Finance Says Attackers Stole $4.7M in Re-Entrancy Exploit A post-mortem released Friday showed the funds were lost in a “reentrancy” attack.

Ola Finance Says Attackers Stole $4.7M in 'Re-Entrancy' Exploit

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 01. 07:44

Ola Finance Says Attackers Stole $4.7M in 'Re-Entrancy' Exploit A post-mortem released Friday showed the funds were lost in a “reentrancy” attack.

BAYC Says Discord Briefly Compromised, Tells Users to Avoid Discord for Minting APE NFTs

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 01. 07:32

BAYC Says Discord Briefly Compromised, Tells Users to Avoid Discord for Minting APE NFTs A ticket tool on Discord was briefly compromised and caught by the BAYC team in early Asian hours on Friday. It also affected other NFT projects.

Elizabeth Warren Calls for US to Create a CBDC

CoinDesk

2022. Apr. 01. 01:09

Elizabeth Warren Calls for US to Create a CBDC "I think it’s time for us to move in that direction." the Democratic senator from Massachusetts tells Chuck Todd in an interview to be aired Sunday night on Meet the Press Reports.