First Mover Asia: Tether Is Quiet About Its Bankers. Will It Affect Its Peg?

CoinDesk

2022. May. 31. 23:49

First Mover Asia: Tether Is Quiet About Its Bankers. Will It Affect Its Peg? Tether has relationships with a number of banks but won't say much more; bitcoin rises slightly.

Binance-Supported Deal for Forbes to Go Public Via SPAC Is Called Off: Report

CoinDesk

2022. May. 31. 22:23

Binance-Supported Deal for Forbes to Go Public Via SPAC Is Called Off: Report Binance had invested $200 million in Forbes earlier this year as part of the plan.

Binance-Supported Deal for Forbes to Go Public Via SPAC Is Called Off

CoinDesk

2022. May. 31. 22:23

Binance-Supported Deal for Forbes to Go Public Via SPAC Is Called Off Binance had invested $200 million in Forbes earlier this year as part of the plan.

Megan Kaspar: Meta-a-Porter Fashion

CoinDesk

2022. May. 31. 21:06

Megan Kaspar: Meta-a-Porter Fashion A pioneer in digital luxury fashion weighs in on the future of wear-to-earn and online photorealism. Kaspar is a speaker at CoinDesk's Consensus festival starting June 9.

Gary Vaynerchuk Files Trademark for ‘Vayner3’ NFT Consulting Arm

CoinDesk

2022. May. 31. 20:29

Gary Vaynerchuk Files Trademark for ‘Vayner3’ NFT Consulting Arm The firm could add to Vaynerchuk’s already influential presence in the NFT space.

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Rises to $32K, Outperforming Altcoins

CoinDesk

2022. May. 31. 20:26

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Rises to $32K, Outperforming Altcoins Cryptos advanced with bitcoin (BTC) in the lead. Although, Cardano's ADA and Axie Infinity's AXS token rallied on Tuesday. Some analysts are skeptical despite the current short squeeze in crypto.

Bitcoin: rebote de alivio enfrenta resistencia en $33K-$35K

CoinDesk

2022. May. 31. 19:16

Bitcoin: rebote de alivio enfrenta resistencia en $33K-$35K Los compradores están reaccionando a las condiciones de sobreventa, aunque el potencial alcista parece limitado.

Wallet Firm Liminal Raises $4.7M From Elevation Capital, CoinDCX, Sandeep Nailwal and Others

CoinDesk

2022. May. 31. 19:11

Wallet Firm Liminal Raises $4.7M From Elevation Capital, CoinDCX, Sandeep Nailwal and Others Liminal was founded by Mahin Gupta, who had previously co-founded Zeb Pay, a prominent Indian crypto exchange.

Optimism Tokens Claimed by Some Users Ahead of Official Airdrop Announcement

CoinDesk

2022. May. 31. 18:44

Optimism Tokens Claimed by Some Users Ahead of Official Airdrop Announcement The Ethereum scaling solution’s long-awaited airdrop is expected to go live on Tuesday, but some users have already claimed tokens.

Bitcoin Relief Bounce Faces Resistance at $33K-$35K

CoinDesk

2022. May. 31. 18:19

Bitcoin Relief Bounce Faces Resistance at $33K-$35K Bitcoin (BTC) buyers are reacting to oversold conditions, which could stabilize price action and delay additional breakdowns. Short-term momentum is improving.

Zcash’s NU5 Upgrade Goes Live, Boosting Privacy and Removing ‘Trusted Setups’

CoinDesk

2022. May. 31. 17:56

Zcash’s NU5 Upgrade Goes Live, Boosting Privacy and Removing ‘Trusted Setups’ The privacy coin now allows transactions that are shielded by default, so users no longer have to opt in to hide payment details on the blockchain.

Hey Crypto World, Let’s Talk About Mainstreaming the Satoshi at Consensus

CoinDesk

2022. May. 31. 17:00

Hey Crypto World, Let’s Talk About Mainstreaming the Satoshi at Consensus The high price of bitcoin intimidates crypto newbies. CoinDesk is hosting a private session at Consensus 2022 to begin changing the conversation.

Inversión récord de venture capital se ralentizará, según Morgan Stanley

CoinDesk

2022. May. 31. 15:43

Inversión récord de venture capital se ralentizará, según Morgan Stanley La actividad alcanzó su pico máximo en diciembre y podría caer hasta un 50% para fin de año, dijo el banco.

Crypto Banking Rules Now Due This Year From Basel Committee

CoinDesk

2022. May. 31. 15:30

Crypto Banking Rules Now Due This Year From Basel Committee The Basel committee cited recent turmoil in pushing ahead with its plans, which previously saw opposition from major lenders like JPMorgan Chase.

CoinShares' Losses From Terra's Slide Hit $21.4M

CoinDesk

2022. May. 31. 15:24

CoinShares' Losses From Terra's Slide Hit $21.4M Liquidating the digital asset firm's position was a "humbling lesson," the CEO said.

'I Don't Push Anything': Mayor Francis Suarez on MiamiCoin

CoinDesk

2022. May. 31. 14:38

'I Don't Push Anything': Mayor Francis Suarez on MiamiCoin Miami Mayor Francis Suarez said inflationary "tokenomics" collapsed Miamicoin's price during an interview at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos last week.

PayPal Ventures Invested in Team Reviving Diem Blockchain

CoinDesk

2022. May. 31. 14:00

PayPal Ventures Invested in Team Reviving Diem Blockchain Aptos Labs announced a $200 million funding round in March and has now revealed that payments giant PayPal was among the backers.

Aptos Revealed as PayPal Ventures’ First Layer 1 Investment

CoinDesk

2022. May. 31. 14:00

Aptos Revealed as PayPal Ventures’ First Layer 1 Investment Aptos Labs announced a $200 million funding round in March and has now revealed that payments giant PayPal was among the backers.

First Mover Americas: BTC Finally Sees Rebound, but It Could Be Short Lived

CoinDesk

2022. May. 31. 13:31

First Mover Americas: BTC Finally Sees Rebound, but It Could Be Short Lived The latest moves in crypto markets in context for May 31, 2022.

First Mover Americas: BTC Finally Sees Rebound, but It Could Be Short-Lived

CoinDesk

2022. May. 31. 13:31

First Mover Americas: BTC Finally Sees Rebound, but It Could Be Short-Lived The latest moves in crypto markets in context for May 31, 2022.

Polkadot’s Moonbeam Adds Liquid Staking Giant Lido

CoinDesk

2022. May. 31. 12:00

Polkadot’s Moonbeam Adds Liquid Staking Giant Lido The integration was facilitated by staking specialist MixBytes.

Fireblocks Hires Former Bank of England Fintech Chief to Lead CBDC Efforts

CoinDesk

2022. May. 31. 11:55

Fireblocks Hires Former Bank of England Fintech Chief to Lead CBDC Efforts Cryptocurrency custody firm Fireblocks hired Varun Paul, the former head of fintech at the Bank of England, as its first director of central bank digital currency (CBDC) and market infrastructure.

UK Government Proposes Stablecoin Safeguards After Terra Collapse

CoinDesk

2022. May. 31. 11:16

UK Government Proposes Stablecoin Safeguards After Terra Collapse The U.K. government has published a consultation paper that proposes a series of safeguards to protect investors against the risk of stablecoins.

Fidelity Digital Assets Plans to Double Headcount This Year: Report

CoinDesk

2022. May. 31. 11:10

Fidelity Digital Assets Plans to Double Headcount This Year: Report Fidelity Digital Assets, the subsidiary of the financial services giant, plans to double its headcount this year to meet growing demand for crypto trading from institutional investors, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.

Fidelity Digital Assets Plans to Double Staff This Year: Report

CoinDesk

2022. May. 31. 11:10

Fidelity Digital Assets Plans to Double Staff This Year: Report Fidelity Digital Assets, the subsidiary of the financial services giant, plans to double its headcount this year to meet growing demand for crypto trading from institutional investors, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.

Morgan Stanley Says Record Crypto Venture Capital Investment to Slow

CoinDesk

2022. May. 31. 10:16

Morgan Stanley Says Record Crypto Venture Capital Investment to Slow Deal activity peaked in December and could fall as much as 50% by year-end, the bank said.

Terra's New Luna Token Surges 40% After Listing on Binance

CoinDesk

2022. May. 31. 09:35

Terra's New Luna Token Surges 40% After Listing on Binance The newly-minted Luna token has risen by 40% after it was listed on Binance.

Singapore to Look at Crypto Use Cases With DBS, JPMorgan and Marketnode

CoinDesk

2022. May. 31. 08:40

Singapore to Look at Crypto Use Cases With DBS, JPMorgan and Marketnode The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is starting a pilot alongside financial heavyweights DBS and JPMorgan to explore use cases in digital assets of tokenization and decentralized finance (DeFi).

Cardano’s ADA Spikes 25%, Leads Gains in Crypto Majors

CoinDesk

2022. May. 31. 06:11

Cardano’s ADA Spikes 25%, Leads Gains in Crypto Majors Bitcoin showed signs of bottoming out earlier this week, with the broader market adding some 4.4% in the past 24 hours.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Jumps Above $31K; Ether Gas Fees Drop

CoinDesk

2022. May. 31. 00:19

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Jumps Above $31K; Ether Gas Fees Drop Crypto analysts are starting to ask if the market is finding a bottom after the latest downdraft.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Jumps Above $31K; Crypto Carbon Trading Races to Clean Up Act

CoinDesk

2022. May. 30. 23:03

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Jumps Above $31K; Crypto Carbon Trading Races to Clean Up Act Carbon-based protocols have had a difficult time in recent months but have been working to improve the way they operate; bitcoin outperformed other major cryptocurrencies in Thursday trading.

Terra’s Mirror Protocol Allegedly Suffers New Exploit

CoinDesk

2022. May. 30. 22:14

Terra’s Mirror Protocol Allegedly Suffers New Exploit Community users are raising the alarm about a possible bug in the LUNC pricing oracles.

Bitcoin Begins a New Week by Hitting Above $31K

CoinDesk

2022. May. 30. 21:01

Bitcoin Begins a New Week by Hitting Above $31K Bitcoin posted a strong start to the week, rising to over $31,000 while U.S. equity markets were closed for the Memorial Day holiday.

Kava Onboards Sushi With $14M in Developer Incentive Funding

CoinDesk

2022. May. 30. 19:03

Kava Onboards Sushi With $14M in Developer Incentive Funding The integration will allow Sushi users and developers to have seamless access to the entire $300 billion market value of Ethereum and Cosmos from a single network.

Copper's Swiss Unit Approved to Join Self-Regulatory Body VQF

CoinDesk

2022. May. 30. 15:37

Copper's Swiss Unit Approved to Join Self-Regulatory Body VQF Copper has been approved for membership of the Swiss Financial Services Standard Association, which means it can operate in the country and will adhere to its anti-money laundering regulations.

Bitcoin muestra signos de recuperación tras nueve semanas de pérdidas

CoinDesk

2022. May. 30. 13:52

Bitcoin muestra signos de recuperación tras nueve semanas de pérdidas El nivel de $29.500 está actuando como un importante soporte para la criptomoneda más grande del mundo.

India 'Fairly Ready' With Crypto Consultation Paper, Govt. Official Says

CoinDesk

2022. May. 30. 10:56

India 'Fairly Ready' With Crypto Consultation Paper, Govt. Official Says A top Indian Finance Ministry official told reporters that the nation is close to finalizing a consultation paper on crypto after consultations with the IMF, World Bank and others.

India 'Fairly Ready' With Crypto Consultation Paper, Government Official Says

CoinDesk

2022. May. 30. 10:56

India 'Fairly Ready' With Crypto Consultation Paper, Government Official Says A top Indian Finance Ministry official told reporters that the nation is close to finalizing a consultation paper on crypto after consultations with the IMF, World Bank and others.

Crypto Payments Firm Merge Raises $9.5M From Coinbase Ventures, Alameda Research and Others

CoinDesk

2022. May. 30. 10:00

Crypto Payments Firm Merge Raises $9.5M From Coinbase Ventures, Alameda Research and Others London-based payments company Merge has raised $9.5 million in a seed round, with investment from the likes of Coinbase Ventures and Alameda Research.

Letters to Layer 2: We Still Know Nothing About the Metaverse

CoinDesk

2022. May. 30. 09:50

Letters to Layer 2: We Still Know Nothing About the Metaverse Will the metaverse be expensive to use? Will there be more than one? Who, ultimately, is responsible for building it?

Bitcoin Shows Signs of Bottoming Out After 9 Weeks of Losses

CoinDesk

2022. May. 30. 09:31

Bitcoin Shows Signs of Bottoming Out After 9 Weeks of Losses The $29,500 level is acting as major support for the world’s largest cryptocurrency.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Extends Losing Streak, New LUNAs Crash Like Old LUNAs, Stepn's China Dilemma

CoinDesk

2022. May. 29. 23:53

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Extends Losing Streak, New LUNAs Crash Like Old LUNAs, Stepn's China Dilemma Bitcoin was headed for a ninth-straight weekly loss, a record in the largest cryptocurrency's trading history dating back to the early 2010s. Terra delivered its new LUNA "revival" tokens, and the price promptly crashed.

The Bitcoin-Stock Market Decoupling Isn’t Happening Yet, but It Totally Will

CoinDesk

2022. May. 29. 14:50

The Bitcoin-Stock Market Decoupling Isn’t Happening Yet, but It Totally Will When will the Decoupling of bitcoin and the stock market happen? Maybe soon (but probably not).

NFT Art Museums Are a Good Idea

CoinDesk

2022. May. 28. 12:08

NFT Art Museums Are a Good Idea The metaverse expands access and introduces new ownership models, bringing art closer to the people – and to the human conditions that inspired the art in the first place.

How the US Can Establish Itself as a Crypto Leader

CoinDesk

2022. May. 27. 22:17

How the US Can Establish Itself as a Crypto Leader The UST debacle has highlighted the need for thoughtful policy on stablecoins and beyond. U.S. regulators have a rare opportunity.

No, the UK Is Not Going to Make USDC and USDT Legal Tender

CoinDesk

2022. May. 27. 21:59

No, the UK Is Not Going to Make USDC and USDT Legal Tender Recent news that the government would legalize stablecoins is a qualified welcome for a GBP-pegged token from a trusted UK issuer.

Thoughts From Davos

CoinDesk

2022. May. 27. 21:58

Thoughts From Davos Former Bank of England Governor Mark Carney ditched me for Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio as European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde walked past in the Congress Centre at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland. And somehow that was only the second-most surreal thing to happen to me this week.

Bitso, primer unicornio cripto de América Latina, despide a 80 empleados

CoinDesk

2022. May. 27. 21:29

Bitso, primer unicornio cripto de América Latina, despide a 80 empleados La compañía, que tenía más de 700 empleados antes de los recortes, cuenta con cuatro millones de usuarios en la región.

Crypto's One Unassailable Use Case: Helping Human Rights Activists

CoinDesk

2022. May. 27. 20:41

Crypto's One Unassailable Use Case: Helping Human Rights Activists The Oslo Freedom Forum was heavy on bitcoin and stablecoin discussions, underscoring that this technology is a tool for political dissidents, not just a get-rich-quick scheme.

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Stuck Below $30K as Buyers Remain on Sidelines

CoinDesk

2022. May. 27. 20:15

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Stuck Below $30K as Buyers Remain on Sidelines Bitcoin (BTC) is on track to end the month in red. The cryptocurrency declined by 3% over the past 24 hours, although some analysts expect brief stabilization.

The Metaverse Is Struggling to Hold Onto Users. Sports Could Fix That

CoinDesk

2022. May. 27. 20:07

The Metaverse Is Struggling to Hold Onto Users. Sports Could Fix That Sports may offer the next great opportunity for the metaverse to create a deeper relationship with audiences.

Cardano’s Hoskinson: Luna Collapse Shows Need to Go Slow in Crypto

CoinDesk

2022. May. 27. 19:11

Cardano’s Hoskinson: Luna Collapse Shows Need to Go Slow in Crypto “If you move too quickly … everybody loses their money,” says Hoskinson, who will speak at Consensus 2022 next month.

One River’s Carbon Neutral Bitcoin ETF Rejected by SEC

CoinDesk

2022. May. 27. 19:02

One River’s Carbon Neutral Bitcoin ETF Rejected by SEC One River’s initial application faced a delay in March.

Bitcoin Faces Resistance at $33K; Support at $22K-$25K

CoinDesk

2022. May. 27. 18:49

Bitcoin Faces Resistance at $33K; Support at $22K-$25K Bitcoin (BTC) could face another volatility spike once price exits its current range. Lower support is between $22K-$25K, although additional downside targets suggests the bear market could continue.

UK Crypto Hedge Fund Weathers Market Storm With Arbitrage Strategy

CoinDesk

2022. May. 27. 18:46

UK Crypto Hedge Fund Weathers Market Storm With Arbitrage Strategy Nickel Digital Asset Management’s arbitrage fund is only down about 0.6% this year, compared to bitcoin’s drop of roughly 40% and the Nasdaq’s dip of 24%.

Nansen Research Debunks Single 'Attacker' Myth in Terra's Collapse

CoinDesk

2022. May. 27. 18:18

Nansen Research Debunks Single 'Attacker' Myth in Terra's Collapse The TerraUSD stablecoin collapsed for one reason: big holders didn't trust it.

Siam Commercial Bank Is Chasing DeFi Yield Through Compound

CoinDesk

2022. May. 27. 18:02

Siam Commercial Bank Is Chasing DeFi Yield Through Compound The bank’s venture arm, SCB 10X, is using Compound Treasury’s 4% yield service via the Fireblocks custody platform.

Happiness 3.0: A Mission for Mental Health in the Metaverse

CoinDesk

2022. May. 27. 16:58

Happiness 3.0: A Mission for Mental Health in the Metaverse Technological innovation is rapidly changing what it means to be human. How do we stay sane?

Consensus 2022 Visitor Guide: Getting Down With DAOs

CoinDesk

2022. May. 27. 16:54

Consensus 2022 Visitor Guide: Getting Down With DAOs Short for decentralized autonomous organizations, DAOs will be covered extensively at Consensus. Here are our top picks for those interested in jumping down the DAO rabbit hole.

Binance Registers Legal Entity in Italy Amid European Move

CoinDesk

2022. May. 27. 16:32

Binance Registers Legal Entity in Italy Amid European Move Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has registered with the financial regulator in Italy.

First Mover Americas: Ether Ends May 35% Down, Altcoins Lose Out

CoinDesk

2022. May. 27. 16:18

First Mover Americas: Ether Ends May 35% Down, Altcoins Lose Out The latest moves in crypto markets in context for May 27, 2022.

The Crypto Community Says the UK's FCA Is Finally Starting to Listen

CoinDesk

2022. May. 27. 16:05

The Crypto Community Says the UK's FCA Is Finally Starting to Listen The FCA hosted its first CryptoSprint that was focused on digital asset information disclosure, custody and other regulatory obligations, and those who attended said that the FCA were actively listening to the crypto community.

Dogecoin Jumps on Elon Musk Space X Tweet

CoinDesk

2022. May. 27. 15:52

Dogecoin Jumps on Elon Musk Space X Tweet The Tesla CEO said that merchandise for his space exploration start-up could soon be bought using the meme cryptocurrency.

Dogecoin Jumps on Elon Musk SpaceX Tweet

CoinDesk

2022. May. 27. 15:52

Dogecoin Jumps on Elon Musk SpaceX Tweet The Tesla CEO said that merchandise for his space exploration start-up could soon be bought using the meme cryptocurrency.

We Need to Talk About Exchanges That Sell You Coins Like UST

CoinDesk

2022. May. 27. 15:05

We Need to Talk About Exchanges That Sell You Coins Like UST How much responsibility should they have, legally and morally, for projects that fail spectacularly?

Terra lanzaría su nueva blockchain el sábado, seguida del airdrop de LUNA

CoinDesk

2022. May. 27. 14:32

Terra lanzaría su nueva blockchain el sábado, seguida del airdrop de LUNA Serán las primeras acciones de un plan más amplio para ayudar a revivir el ecosistema Terra y sus tokens.

Tether Expands With Introduction of Dollar-Pegged Stablecoin on Polygon

CoinDesk

2022. May. 27. 13:00

Tether Expands With Introduction of Dollar-Pegged Stablecoin on Polygon Tether is now available on over 11 blockchain networks.

New Terra Blockchain Expected to Launch on Saturday, Luna Airdrop to Follow

CoinDesk

2022. May. 27. 11:47

New Terra Blockchain Expected to Launch on Saturday, Luna Airdrop to Follow The move is part of a broader plan to help revive the Terra ecosystem and its related tokens.

New Terra Blockchain Launch Expected Saturday, With LUNA Airdrop to Follow

CoinDesk

2022. May. 27. 11:47

New Terra Blockchain Launch Expected Saturday, With LUNA Airdrop to Follow The move is part of a broader plan to help revive the Terra ecosystem and its related tokens.

Ether Accounts for Almost Half of $520M Liquidations Amid Weak On-Chain Data

CoinDesk

2022. May. 27. 07:42

Ether Accounts for Almost Half of $520M Liquidations Amid Weak On-Chain Data Traders of ether futures saw liquidations nearly double those of bitcoin in an unusual move.

The Curious Case of Coinbase's India Communications Strategy

CoinDesk

2022. May. 27. 01:30

The Curious Case of Coinbase's India Communications Strategy It is unclear who was behind the communications strategy of Coinbase. Was it a CEO or Founder speaking his mind? A strategic advisor who gave advice that was ignored or was the advice simply faulty.

First Mover Asia: Crypto Carbon Trading Is Racing to Clean Up Its Act; Cryptos Drop Even as Stocks Rise

CoinDesk

2022. May. 27. 00:15

First Mover Asia: Crypto Carbon Trading Is Racing to Clean Up Its Act; Cryptos Drop Even as Stocks Rise Carbon-based protocols have had a difficult time in recent months but have been working to improve the way they operate; bitcoin outperformed other major cryptocurrencies in Thursday trading.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Jumps Above $31K; Crypto Carbon Trading Races to Clean Up Act

CoinDesk

2022. May. 27. 00:15

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Jumps Above $31K; Crypto Carbon Trading Races to Clean Up Act Carbon-based protocols have had a difficult time in recent months but have been working to improve the way they operate; bitcoin outperformed other major cryptocurrencies in Thursday trading.

Terra Devs Need a Home. Other Blockchains Are Courting Them

CoinDesk

2022. May. 26. 23:00

Terra Devs Need a Home. Other Blockchains Are Courting Them Competitor blockchains, armed with multimillion-dollar relief funds, look to woo Terra’s developers.

Huobi Acquires Latin American Crypto Exchange Bitex

CoinDesk

2022. May. 26. 21:25

Huobi Acquires Latin American Crypto Exchange Bitex The Chinese crypto exchange is seeking to expand in Latin America, but Bitex will continue to operate under the same name and with its current management team.

Huobi Global Acquires Latin American Crypto Exchange Bitex

CoinDesk

2022. May. 26. 21:25

Huobi Global Acquires Latin American Crypto Exchange Bitex The Chinese crypto exchange is seeking to expand in Latin America, but Bitex will continue to operate under the same name and with its current management team.

Top Latin American Crypto Exchange Bitso Lays Off 80 Employees

CoinDesk

2022. May. 26. 20:53

Top Latin American Crypto Exchange Bitso Lays Off 80 Employees The company, which had more than 700 employees before the cuts, counts four million users in the region.

SuperRare in SoHo: NFTs in the Real World

CoinDesk

2022. May. 26. 20:47

SuperRare in SoHo: NFTs in the Real World Visions from Remembered Futures is leaping into the metaverse and simultaneously, out into the real world.

Tether ingresa a América Latina con una stablecoin vinculada al peso mexicano

CoinDesk

2022. May. 26. 20:36

Tether ingresa a América Latina con una stablecoin vinculada al peso mexicano El negocio multimillonario de remesas en el país y las dificultades para transferir dinero crean una "oportunidad única", dijo la compañía.

Stepn to Bar Gameplay in China, Sending 'Move-to-Earn' Token GMT Spiraling

CoinDesk

2022. May. 26. 20:15

Stepn to Bar Gameplay in China, Sending 'Move-to-Earn' Token GMT Spiraling Popular "move-to-earn" crypto game STEPN will exit the Chinese market due to regulatory concerns, the company said Thursday.

Market Wrap: Cryptos Down, Stocks Up; Altcoins Underperform

CoinDesk

2022. May. 26. 20:07

Market Wrap: Cryptos Down, Stocks Up; Altcoins Underperform Bitcoin (BTC) was roughly flat over the past 24 hours, while altcoins such as ether (ETH) underperformed. That indicates a lower appetite for risk among crypto traders. Meanwhile, stocks traded higher on Thursday.

Kevin McCoy: The Metaverse Is Going to Be Powered by Game Engines

CoinDesk

2022. May. 26. 19:51

Kevin McCoy: The Metaverse Is Going to Be Powered by Game Engines Kevin McCoy, the digital artist who minted the first NFT ever, compares the metaverse of today to the watershed moment when Nintendo launched Mario Bros in 1985.

How to Prevent the Metaverse From Becoming a Nightmare

CoinDesk

2022. May. 26. 19:36

How to Prevent the Metaverse From Becoming a Nightmare Examining everything from zero-knowledge proofs to interplanetary file storage.

‘Bitcoin Will Find Its Footing’ in Near Term, Says Grayscale CEO

CoinDesk

2022. May. 26. 19:33

‘Bitcoin Will Find Its Footing’ in Near Term, Says Grayscale CEO “I think in the near term, we [crypto] will find our footing,” Grayscale Investment CEO Michael Sonnenshein, said on CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover.”

What Happens When You Die in the Metaverse?

CoinDesk

2022. May. 26. 18:50

What Happens When You Die in the Metaverse? Ethereum’s founder proposed “soulbound tokens” to give digital identity value. Is there a price to be paid?

US Fed Vice Chair Says Digital Dollar Would Take 5 Years to Launch

CoinDesk

2022. May. 26. 18:43

US Fed Vice Chair Says Digital Dollar Would Take 5 Years to Launch The Federal Reserve’s Lael Brainard says it will take years to build a U.S. CBDC and that the project can only start once Congress and the White House sign off.

5 Principles to Guide Design in the Metaverse

CoinDesk

2022. May. 26. 18:38

5 Principles to Guide Design in the Metaverse A leading metaverse designer from Roblox weighs in. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Metaverse Week.

Bitcoin Pares Earlier Losses; Resistance at $33K

CoinDesk

2022. May. 26. 18:12

Bitcoin Pares Earlier Losses; Resistance at $33K Bitcoin (BTC) is stuck in a choppy trading range, anchored at the $30K price level. Upside appears limited as most indicators are neutral short-term and bearish long-term.

DeFi’s PoolTogether Crowdfunds Legal Defense With NFT Collection

CoinDesk

2022. May. 26. 17:16

DeFi’s PoolTogether Crowdfunds Legal Defense With NFT Collection The DeFi company is using an NFT collection to crowdfund legal defense against a lawsuit brought by a former Elizabeth Warren staffer.

Coinbase Has ‘Structural Advantage’ Over Competitors, Cowen Analyst Says

CoinDesk

2022. May. 26. 16:22

Coinbase Has ‘Structural Advantage’ Over Competitors, Cowen Analyst Says Coinbase Global’s (COIN) security infrastructure and regulatory adherence give it a “structural advantage” over rival global crypto exchanges, Cowen equity research analyst Stephen Glagola said in a note to clients Thursday.

Tether Enters Latin America With Mexican Peso-Pegged Stablecoin

CoinDesk

2022. May. 26. 15:49

Tether Enters Latin America With Mexican Peso-Pegged Stablecoin The country’s multi-billion remittances business and difficulties in transferring money create an “unique opportunity,” the company said.

Federal Vice Chair Lael Brainard Says CBDC Could Coexist With Stablecoins

CoinDesk

2022. May. 26. 15:42

Federal Vice Chair Lael Brainard Says CBDC Could Coexist With Stablecoins A well-designed central bank digital currency could complement stablecoins and cash, Brainard will say in front of the House Committee of Financial Services on Thursday.

Fed Vice Chair Lael Brainard Says CBDC Could Coexist With Stablecoins

CoinDesk

2022. May. 26. 15:42

Fed Vice Chair Lael Brainard Says CBDC Could Coexist With Stablecoins A well-designed central bank digital currency could complement stablecoins and cash, Brainard will say in front of the House Committee of Financial Services on Thursday.

Ark 21Shares Takes Another Shot at Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval

CoinDesk

2022. May. 26. 15:39

Ark 21Shares Takes Another Shot at Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval The initial application for a spot bitcoin ETF was rejected in April.

Ark 21Shares Backers Take Another Shot at Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval

CoinDesk

2022. May. 26. 15:39

Ark 21Shares Backers Take Another Shot at Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval The initial application for a spot bitcoin ETF was rejected in April.

Christine Lagarde Defends Massive ECB Interventions, Says Her Son Trades Crypto

CoinDesk

2022. May. 26. 13:57

Christine Lagarde Defends Massive ECB Interventions, Says Her Son Trades Crypto The ECB President appeared on Dutch talk show "College Tour" last weekend.

First Mover Americas: BTC Dominance Reaches 7-Month Highs, Alts Suffer

CoinDesk

2022. May. 26. 13:29

First Mover Americas: BTC Dominance Reaches 7-Month Highs, Alts Suffer The latest moves in crypto markets in context for May 24, 2022.

MetaMask Has a Plan to Help Victims of Crypto Scams

CoinDesk

2022. May. 26. 13:00

MetaMask Has a Plan to Help Victims of Crypto Scams The popular Ethereum wallet has partnered with recovery specialist Asset Reality.

How NFTs Will Drive the New Wave of Consumer Loyalty

CoinDesk

2022. May. 26. 13:00

How NFTs Will Drive the New Wave of Consumer Loyalty NFTs and cryptocurrencies have the promise to build deeper relationships between companies and their customers.

For Financial Advisors, Bitcoin Is the Next Nasdaq

CoinDesk

2022. May. 26. 12:50

For Financial Advisors, Bitcoin Is the Next Nasdaq The opportunity of bitcoin as an asset resembles what the Nasdaq looked like a decade ago.

Bitcoin Sees Weakness at $29K as Traders Assess Fed Minutes

CoinDesk

2022. May. 26. 11:07

Bitcoin Sees Weakness at $29K as Traders Assess Fed Minutes Bitcoin dropped, then recovered, over a support level in the past 24 hours.

Binance's Bahrain License Upgraded for More Crypto Services

CoinDesk

2022. May. 26. 09:05

Binance's Bahrain License Upgraded for More Crypto Services The largest crypto exchange's license, awarded in March, was upgraded to allow it to offer a wider range of services.

Gaming DAO Merit Circle and YGG Caught in DAO Governance Strife

CoinDesk

2022. May. 26. 09:01

Gaming DAO Merit Circle and YGG Caught in DAO Governance Strife Merit Circle members want to refund Yield Guild Games' investment and cancel an agreement between the two, claiming there’s not been enough value-add by the gaming guild giant.

Former Binance Execs Create $100M Fund to Spur Crypto Adoption in Emerging Markets: Report

CoinDesk

2022. May. 26. 08:56

Former Binance Execs Create $100M Fund to Spur Crypto Adoption in Emerging Markets: Report A group of former executives of cryptocurrency exchange Binance have created a $100 million venture fund with a focus on the metaverse and bringing greater crypto adoption to Latin America and Africa.

Former Binance Execs Create $100M Fund to Spur Crypto Adoption in Emerging Markets

CoinDesk

2022. May. 26. 08:56

Former Binance Execs Create $100M Fund to Spur Crypto Adoption in Emerging Markets A group of former executives of cryptocurrency exchange Binance have created a $100 million venture fund with a focus on the metaverse and bringing greater crypto adoption to Latin America and Africa.

Solana, Dogecoin Tokens Dip as Futures Suggests Bearish Sentiment

CoinDesk

2022. May. 26. 08:50

Solana, Dogecoin Tokens Dip as Futures Suggests Bearish Sentiment Choppy trading in broader markets failed to temper a gradual dip in major cryptocurrencies, with some sliding as much as 8% in the past 24 hours.

After Armstrong Tweet, India's Crypto Policy Body Says No Contempt of Court Challenge vs. RBI

CoinDesk

2022. May. 26. 01:30

After Armstrong Tweet, India's Crypto Policy Body Says No Contempt of Court Challenge vs. RBI Coinbase co-founder and CEO Brian Armstrong had raised the question of contempt of court challenge against India's Central Bank, the Reserve Bank of India but the policy body representing the Crypto industry has said they will not be filing a contempt of court challenge.

Portuguese Congress Rejects Two Bills Seeking to Tax Crypto

CoinDesk

2022. May. 26. 00:45

Portuguese Congress Rejects Two Bills Seeking to Tax Crypto The proposals were submitted by two leftist parties. The government, which also seeks to apply taxes, hasn’t submitted a proposal so far.

First Mover Asia: Regulatory Attention on Terra Could Change South Korean Trading Environment; Bitcoin Goes Sideways

CoinDesk

2022. May. 25. 23:38

First Mover Asia: Regulatory Attention on Terra Could Change South Korean Trading Environment; Bitcoin Goes Sideways The founders of two prominent crypto-related organizations said tightened restrictions could make it difficult for foreign tokens to list on Korean exchanges, discouraging projects from trying.

Nvidia’s Crypto Mining Chip Revenue Now 'Nominal' Following Months of Decline

CoinDesk

2022. May. 25. 21:45

Nvidia’s Crypto Mining Chip Revenue Now 'Nominal' Following Months of Decline A drop in crypto mining chip sales dragged down the chipmaker’s OEM business unit year-over-year.

Nvidia’s Crypto Mining Chip Revenue Now ‘Nominal’ Following Months of Decline

CoinDesk

2022. May. 25. 21:45

Nvidia’s Crypto Mining Chip Revenue Now ‘Nominal’ Following Months of Decline A drop in crypto mining chip sales dragged down the chipmaker’s OEM business unit year-over-year.

How to Make It in the Metaverse

CoinDesk

2022. May. 25. 21:34

How to Make It in the Metaverse In this work of fiction, a woman buys metaverse land because New York City rent is just too high. But virtual worlds exact their own cost of living.

Paraguayan Bill Regulating Crypto Mining and Trading Moves Closer to Law

CoinDesk

2022. May. 25. 20:52

Paraguayan Bill Regulating Crypto Mining and Trading Moves Closer to Law The legislation was approved with modifications in the country’s Chamber of Deputies, and will now return to the Senate, which had passed it in December.

Market Wrap: Metaverse Tokens Rise; Crypto Analysts Expect More Volatility

CoinDesk

2022. May. 25. 20:27

Market Wrap: Metaverse Tokens Rise; Crypto Analysts Expect More Volatility Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptos were mixed on Wednesday. Although, some metaverse tokens such as MANA and SAND outperformed. Analysts expect higher volatility if a breakout or breakdown in BTC occurs.

Circle Asks US Fed Not to Step on Its Toes by Launching a Digital Dollar

CoinDesk

2022. May. 25. 20:08

Circle Asks US Fed Not to Step on Its Toes by Launching a Digital Dollar Circle Internet Financial weighs in to give a crypto industry view that the U.S. Federal Reserve should pass on launching its own digital dollar, arguing that it could strangle private-sector efforts such as Circle’s to manage their own dollar-based tokens.

Golf Brand Callaway Joins LinksDAO as Equity Investor, ‘Strategic Partner’

CoinDesk

2022. May. 25. 18:29

Golf Brand Callaway Joins LinksDAO as Equity Investor, ‘Strategic Partner’ The DAO that wants to buy a golf course is adding a big name to its cap table.

Will Reality Have Its Revenge on Andreessen Horowitz's Giant New Crypto Fund?

CoinDesk

2022. May. 25. 18:14

Will Reality Have Its Revenge on Andreessen Horowitz's Giant New Crypto Fund? The humbled WeWork founder is attempting a rehabilitation through blockchain. The timing couldn't be worse.

Bitcoin Stabilizes in Tight Range; Support at $27K, Resistance at $30K-$35K

CoinDesk

2022. May. 25. 18:05

Bitcoin Stabilizes in Tight Range; Support at $27K, Resistance at $30K-$35K Bitcoin (BTC) remains neutral and is stuck in a consolidation phase. The cryptocurrency could see a volatile price move once a breakout or breakdown occurs. Indicators are neutral.

Consider Digital Assets Instead of Still-Pricey Real Estate, say JPMorgan Strategists

CoinDesk

2022. May. 25. 17:50

Consider Digital Assets Instead of Still-Pricey Real Estate, say JPMorgan Strategists Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou and team mull the outlook for crypto following the Terra collapse.

'Does Radio Ring a Bell?': How the Metaverse Will Change Society

CoinDesk

2022. May. 25. 17:31

'Does Radio Ring a Bell?': How the Metaverse Will Change Society The metaverse is the latest technological evolution to be scoffed at – but it will change everything.

Jae Kwon Returns to ‘NewTendermint’ to Battle for the Soul of Cosmos

CoinDesk

2022. May. 25. 17:00

Jae Kwon Returns to ‘NewTendermint’ to Battle for the Soul of Cosmos Ignite, which rebranded from Tendermint in February, will split into two entities: Ignite and NewTendermint.

Crypto Whales Ditched Tether for USDC After Stablecoin Panic

CoinDesk

2022. May. 25. 16:47

Crypto Whales Ditched Tether for USDC After Stablecoin Panic After Terra’s collapse, whale addresses on the Ethereum blockchain ditched Tether's USDT, the largest stablecoin, to flock to the perceived safety of its competitor, USDC.

FTX’s Bankman-Fried Pitches CFTC on Directly Clearing Customers’ Crypto Swaps

CoinDesk

2022. May. 25. 16:32

FTX’s Bankman-Fried Pitches CFTC on Directly Clearing Customers’ Crypto Swaps Sam Bankman-Fried faced a full room of derivatives industry giants and regulators to argue for FTX’s proposal to directly clear transactions.

Terra lanzaría su snapshot esta semana: cómo serán distribuidos los 'nuevos' LUNA

CoinDesk

2022. May. 25. 15:52

Terra lanzaría su snapshot esta semana: cómo serán distribuidos los 'nuevos' LUNA El suministro de tokens en la nueva blockchain será de poco más de $116 millones, dijeron los desarrolladores.

Binance to Advise on Crypto Strategy as Kazakhstan Looks to Boost Industry

CoinDesk

2022. May. 25. 15:30

Binance to Advise on Crypto Strategy as Kazakhstan Looks to Boost Industry The bitcoin mining hub is trying to attract more crypto firms and expand beyond bitcoin mining.

Why Is South Korea Throwing Money at the Metaverse?

CoinDesk

2022. May. 25. 15:24

Why Is South Korea Throwing Money at the Metaverse? South Korea has emerged as a global technology powerhouse in recent decades, giving rise to industry giants like Samsung, LG and Hyundai. If the country’s government gets its way, a metaverse company could be the next big thing to ride the Korean wave.

As Bitcoin Price Slides, Older Mining Rigs Are Becoming Less Profitable

CoinDesk

2022. May. 25. 15:21

As Bitcoin Price Slides, Older Mining Rigs Are Becoming Less Profitable Even as Bitcoin's mining difficulty adjusts downward, the price trend might spell a crisis for retail miners. On the other hand, it could be an opportunity for those looking to buy rigs.

Early Solana Investor NGC Ventures Raises $100M for Web 3-Focused Fund

CoinDesk

2022. May. 25. 15:02

Early Solana Investor NGC Ventures Raises $100M for Web 3-Focused Fund Crypto-focused venture capital fund NGC Ventures has raised $100 million for its third blockchain fund.

Celestia Launches Testnet for First Modular Blockchain

CoinDesk

2022. May. 25. 15:00

Celestia Launches Testnet for First Modular Blockchain The “Mamaki” testnet could bring an end to what the project calls the “monolithic era” of layer 1 blockchains.

Celestia Launches Testnet for First Modular Blockchain Network

CoinDesk

2022. May. 25. 15:00

Celestia Launches Testnet for First Modular Blockchain Network The “Mamaki” testnet could bring an end to what the project calls the “monolithic era” of layer 1 blockchains.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Struggles to Hold $30K Ahead of Fed Minutes

CoinDesk

2022. May. 25. 14:45

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Struggles to Hold $30K Ahead of Fed Minutes The latest moves in crypto markets in context for May 24, 2022.

CoinDesk Confidential: Jesse Johnson

CoinDesk

2022. May. 25. 14:12

CoinDesk Confidential: Jesse Johnson The Pixelcraft Studios COO's greatest regret: Not dropping out of school sooner.

Defining Cryptocurrency Regulation Important for the Industry to Grow: Morgan Stanley

CoinDesk

2022. May. 25. 14:10

Defining Cryptocurrency Regulation Important for the Industry to Grow: Morgan Stanley Disagreement on new legislation would be negative and lead to an extended period of uncertainty, the bank said.

'Not About Playing It Safe': Krista Kim on How Artists Inspire the Metaverse

CoinDesk

2022. May. 25. 13:58

'Not About Playing It Safe': Krista Kim on How Artists Inspire the Metaverse As contemporary artist Krista Kim sees it, there are too many corporate executives conceiving these new virtual worlds and not enough genuine creatives.

StarkWare Reaches $8B Valuation Following Latest $100M Funding Round

CoinDesk

2022. May. 25. 13:30

StarkWare Reaches $8B Valuation Following Latest $100M Funding Round The blockchain scaling solution last raised funds in November at a $2 billion valuation.

Wormhole Bridge Expands to Cosmos Ecosystem

CoinDesk

2022. May. 25. 13:00

Wormhole Bridge Expands to Cosmos Ecosystem The Jump-backed cross-chain connector will integrate with Injective, an EVM-compatible sidechain of Cosmos.

ZenLedger Raises $15M to Expand Crypto Tax Products

CoinDesk

2022. May. 25. 13:00

ZenLedger Raises $15M to Expand Crypto Tax Products ZenLedger, a tax software company, is planning new products that push into institutional markets.

NFL Taps Mythical Games for First Play-to-Earn Venture

CoinDesk

2022. May. 25. 13:00

NFL Taps Mythical Games for First Play-to-Earn Venture The football league is continuing its crypto push with an NFT game to be released this year.

Avalanche Submits Subnet Proposal for ApeCoin DAO’s Metaverse Migration

CoinDesk

2022. May. 25. 12:41

Avalanche Submits Subnet Proposal for ApeCoin DAO’s Metaverse Migration The proposal comes weeks after Otherside faced issues on Ethereum.

Soona Amhaz’s Volt Debuts $50M Crypto Fund Backed by Marc Andreessen, Chris Dixon

CoinDesk

2022. May. 25. 12:33

Soona Amhaz’s Volt Debuts $50M Crypto Fund Backed by Marc Andreessen, Chris Dixon The VC firm will continue to focus on infrastructure, DeFi, NFTs and DAOs.

Associations for Blockchain Technology, Digital Assets Adoption to Merge

CoinDesk

2022. May. 25. 12:30

Associations for Blockchain Technology, Digital Assets Adoption to Merge The major industry associations for blockchain technology and adoption of digital assets are to merge creating a single association of nearly 500 institutional members.

DeFi Platform Lido Votes Against Supporting New Terra Blockchain

CoinDesk

2022. May. 25. 12:22

DeFi Platform Lido Votes Against Supporting New Terra Blockchain Terra's revival plan was approved by network validators earlier Wednesday.

Crypto Lender Babel Finance Lands Unicorn Status With $80M Series B

CoinDesk

2022. May. 25. 12:00

Crypto Lender Babel Finance Lands Unicorn Status With $80M Series B The firm, which provides crypto financial services to institutional investors, is valued at $2 billion.

What Impact Will a Bear-Market Merge Have on Ethereum?

CoinDesk

2022. May. 25. 11:30

What Impact Will a Bear-Market Merge Have on Ethereum? As crypto tumbles, Vitalik Buterin says Ethereum’s shift to proof-of-stake will happen in August.

Andreessen Horowitz Establishes $4.5B Crypto Fund, Its Fourth

CoinDesk

2022. May. 25. 11:20

Andreessen Horowitz Establishes $4.5B Crypto Fund, Its Fourth Venture Capital firm Andreessen Horowitz has announced a $4.5 billion fund to focus on crypto and Web 3.

MetaKings Raises $15M to Launch Web 3 Strategy Game Blocklords

CoinDesk

2022. May. 25. 11:00

MetaKings Raises $15M to Launch Web 3 Strategy Game Blocklords The medieval strategy-based massively multiplayer online (MMO) game is expected to debut next year.

MetaKing Studios Raises $15M to Launch Web 3 Strategy Game Blocklords

CoinDesk

2022. May. 25. 11:00

MetaKing Studios Raises $15M to Launch Web 3 Strategy Game Blocklords The medieval strategy-based massively multiplayer online (MMO) game is expected to debut next year.

Terra Snapshot Expected This Week. Here’s How 'New' Luna Will Be Distributed

CoinDesk

2022. May. 25. 10:36

Terra Snapshot Expected This Week. Here’s How 'New' Luna Will Be Distributed The supply of tokens on the new blockchain will be just over 116 million, developers said.

Crypto Asset Managers Chase Yield With New Investment Products

CoinDesk

2022. May. 25. 07:00

Crypto Asset Managers Chase Yield With New Investment Products A cocktail of high inflation and cash-hungry crypto firms are prompting fund issuers like Bitwise and 21Shares to get creative.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Dominates but Altcoins Lurk

CoinDesk

2022. May. 24. 23:33

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Dominates but Altcoins Lurk Although Terra's collapse has raised existential questions about the future of DeFi, some traders appear to be preparing for a return to altcoins; BTC remains rangebound below $30,000 in Tuesday trading.

Mastercard CEO Teases CBDC Panel: SWIFT May Not Exist in 5 Years

CoinDesk

2022. May. 24. 22:39

Mastercard CEO Teases CBDC Panel: SWIFT May Not Exist in 5 Years Mastercard CEO Michael Miebach spoke on a panel about the future of cross-border payments and CBDCs at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Web 3 Education Platform Pitches ‘Earn While You Learn’ to Business Executives

CoinDesk

2022. May. 24. 21:54

Web 3 Education Platform Pitches ‘Earn While You Learn’ to Business Executives Crypto author Shelly Palmer is venturing deeper into education with Metacademy.xyz.

Tether ‘Transparency Is Needed’ Following Terra’s UST Collapse: Analyst

CoinDesk

2022. May. 24. 21:32

Tether ‘Transparency Is Needed’ Following Terra’s UST Collapse: Analyst The director of blockchain market research said Tether should be more transparent about “what they actually hold on their balance sheets,” on CoinDesk TV’s "First Mover," program.

OCC Chief Hsu: Crypto Industry Has Unhealthy ‘Dependency on Hype’

CoinDesk

2022. May. 24. 21:15

OCC Chief Hsu: Crypto Industry Has Unhealthy ‘Dependency on Hype’ Michael Hsu, who runs the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, said the recent fiery collapse of TerraUSD (UST) and the wider drama that came with it should serve as a “wake-up call” to the industry, which he argued has grown too fast.

Market Wrap: Cryptos Decline Amid Bearish Sentiment

CoinDesk

2022. May. 24. 20:53

Market Wrap: Cryptos Decline Amid Bearish Sentiment Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptos traded lower on Tuesday. Bearish sentiment remains at extreme levels among crypto traders, and analysts expect a period of lower returns.

FTX's Bankman-Fried Is Already a Political Mega-Donor. He's Doubling Down

CoinDesk

2022. May. 24. 20:25

FTX's Bankman-Fried Is Already a Political Mega-Donor. He's Doubling Down The CEO of FTX is ready to spend hundreds of millions of dollars in U.S. political campaigns.

Exchange argentino Buenbit reduce 45% de su personal por recesión en la industria tecnológica

CoinDesk

2022. May. 24. 20:16

Exchange argentino Buenbit reduce 45% de su personal por recesión en la industria tecnológica La empresa se enfocará en sus operaciones actuales en Argentina, México y Perú, y pondrá freno al plan de expansión a otros países.

U.S. Senators Lummis and Gillibrand Set to Propose Crypto Oversight Bill Next Month

CoinDesk

2022. May. 24. 20:07

U.S. Senators Lummis and Gillibrand Set to Propose Crypto Oversight Bill Next Month The bipartisan duo of Kirsten Gillibrand and Cynthia Lummis hope their bill to establish guardrails around the digital assets industry could get votes as soon as next year.

US Senators Lummis and Gillibrand Set to Propose Crypto Oversight Bill Next Month

CoinDesk

2022. May. 24. 20:07

US Senators Lummis and Gillibrand Set to Propose Crypto Oversight Bill Next Month The bipartisan duo of Kirsten Gillibrand and Cynthia Lummis hope their bill to establish guardrails around the digital assets industry could get votes as soon as next year.

LUNA’s Ghost Haunts ‘Permissionless’ Crypto Conference

CoinDesk

2022. May. 24. 19:56

LUNA’s Ghost Haunts ‘Permissionless’ Crypto Conference At the first industry conference since Terra’s $40 billion collapse, companies and investors say crypto could face a more uncertain future.

Stripe Partners With OpenNode to Allow Instant Fiat-to-Bitcoin Conversions for Businesses

CoinDesk

2022. May. 24. 19:51

Stripe Partners With OpenNode to Allow Instant Fiat-to-Bitcoin Conversions for Businesses The new OpenNode app will launch on the Stripe App Marketplace in coming weeks.

Stripe, OpenNode Team Up to Allow Instant Fiat-to-Bitcoin Conversions for Businesses

CoinDesk

2022. May. 24. 19:51

Stripe, OpenNode Team Up to Allow Instant Fiat-to-Bitcoin Conversions for Businesses The new OpenNode app will launch on the Stripe App Marketplace in coming weeks.

Guggenheim's Minerd Says Bitcoin Will Drop to $8K. We Checked His Record

CoinDesk

2022. May. 24. 19:43

Guggenheim's Minerd Says Bitcoin Will Drop to $8K. We Checked His Record CoinDesk reviewed the high-profile investor's track record in forecasting the largest cryptocurrency's price, following his latest call that bitcoin could drop to $8,000.

Exploring the Star Atlas Metaverse

CoinDesk

2022. May. 24. 19:17

Exploring the Star Atlas Metaverse A review on the space-themed, multiplayer gaming metaverse based on the Solana blockchain.

Argentinian Crypto Exchange Buenbit Cuts 45% of Staff Due to Tech Industry Downturn

CoinDesk

2022. May. 24. 18:31

Argentinian Crypto Exchange Buenbit Cuts 45% of Staff Due to Tech Industry Downturn The company will focus on its current operations in Argentina, Mexico and Peru, and freeze previous plans to expand into other countries.

Bitcoin Rangebound; Support at $27K, Resistance at $33K

CoinDesk

2022. May. 24. 18:30

Bitcoin Rangebound; Support at $27K, Resistance at $33K Bitcoin (BTC) continues to trade in a tight range, albeit anchored above $27K support. Technical indicators are neutral, and upside appears to be limited from here.

Bitcoin Range-Bound; Support at $27K, Resistance at $33K

CoinDesk

2022. May. 24. 18:30

Bitcoin Range-Bound; Support at $27K, Resistance at $33K Bitcoin (BTC) continues to trade in a tight range, albeit anchored above $27K support. Technical indicators are neutral, and upside appears to be limited from here.

How Do You Value Metaverse Projects? We Tried. Here’s What We Found

CoinDesk

2022. May. 24. 18:25

How Do You Value Metaverse Projects? We Tried. Here’s What We Found On a per-user basis, the valuations for Decentraland, Axie Infinity and The Sandbox look quite high. But just picking the right metric is tough in this loosely defined niche.

More Downside Ahead for Bitcoin, Says Top Valkyrie Analyst

CoinDesk

2022. May. 24. 18:04

More Downside Ahead for Bitcoin, Says Top Valkyrie Analyst “It’s a marathon, not a sprint,” Josh Olszewicz, head of research at Valkyrie, said about bitcoin’s price recovery, on CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” program.

DeFi Trading Hub Uniswap Surpasses $1T in Lifetime Volume

CoinDesk

2022. May. 24. 17:27

DeFi Trading Hub Uniswap Surpasses $1T in Lifetime Volume Uniswap's milestone comes as the decentralized exchange continues its march across Web 3.

Bitcoin registra ocho semanas de pérdidas, pero el indicador de sentimiento sugiere un alza

CoinDesk

2022. May. 24. 16:02

Bitcoin registra ocho semanas de pérdidas, pero el indicador de sentimiento sugiere un alza Los indicadores de sentimiento tocaron fondo el lunes.

Miladys NFT Prices Tumble After Creator Doxxes Self as Person Behind Controversial 'Miya'

CoinDesk

2022. May. 24. 14:47

Miladys NFT Prices Tumble After Creator Doxxes Self as Person Behind Controversial 'Miya' The collection amassed huge popularity in crypto circles but its creator has now acknowledged being the person behind a pseudonymous account allegedly linked to hate and a suicide cult.

South Korean Authorities Look to More Closely Scrutinize Exchanges Following Terra Meltdown: Report

CoinDesk

2022. May. 24. 14:14

South Korean Authorities Look to More Closely Scrutinize Exchanges Following Terra Meltdown: Report South Korea's financial authorities are looking to introduce measures to hold crypto exchanges to greater scrutiny in the wake of Terra's collapse, according to a report by The Korea Times.

First Mover Americas: TRON Outperforms BTC and Crypto Takes a Lead Role at Davos

CoinDesk

2022. May. 24. 14:11

First Mover Americas: TRON Outperforms BTC and Crypto Takes a Lead Role at Davos The latest moves in crypto markets in context for May 24, 2022.

Bitcoin Records Eighth Week of Losses, but Sentiment Indicator Suggests Upside

CoinDesk

2022. May. 24. 11:39

Bitcoin Records Eighth Week of Losses, but Sentiment Indicator Suggests Upside Sentiment indicators reached “rock bottom” on Monday amid a prominent fund manager calling for a retest of 2019’s price levels.

Coinbase Enters Fortune 500 List of Biggest US Companies

CoinDesk

2022. May. 24. 11:10

Coinbase Enters Fortune 500 List of Biggest US Companies Coinbase (COIN) became the first crypto company to enter the Fortune 500, ranking 437th in the business magazine's listing of the biggest companies in the U.S. by revenue.

Climate Company Flowcarbon Raises $70M Through A16z-Led Round, Sale of Carbon-Backed Token

CoinDesk

2022. May. 24. 10:35

Climate Company Flowcarbon Raises $70M Through A16z-Led Round, Sale of Carbon-Backed Token Flowcarbon, a technology company aimed at bringing carbon credits to the blockchain, raised $70 million through a fundraising round and the sale of its Goddess Nature Token (GNT).

ECB Warns That Crypto Risks Could Spill Over Into Wider Economy

CoinDesk

2022. May. 24. 09:27

ECB Warns That Crypto Risks Could Spill Over Into Wider Economy Given the increasing risks of crypto, it is important to bring it into the regulatory perimeter as a matter of urgency, the European Central Bank said in a report.

Social-Media Disruptor Project Liberty to Run on Polkadot’s Blockchain Network

CoinDesk

2022. May. 24. 09:10

Social-Media Disruptor Project Liberty to Run on Polkadot’s Blockchain Network Project Liberty, the initiative backed by real estate billionaire Frank McCourt aimed at disrupting today’s social media platforms, has found a home on Polkadot, the framework of parallel blockchains conceived by Ethereum co-founder Gavin Wood.

Ex-Deutsche Telekom Team Launch Liquid Staking Division at Crypto Custodian Finoa

CoinDesk

2022. May. 24. 07:00

Ex-Deutsche Telekom Team Launch Liquid Staking Division at Crypto Custodian Finoa Cryptocurrency custodian Finoa has established a unit for liquid staking helmed by former members of Deutsche Telekom's blockchain team with help from staking specialist StakeWise.

First Mover Asia: Funds Lost Billions in the Terra Collapse. Here are the Ongoing Effects; Bitcoin Sees Red

CoinDesk

2022. May. 23. 23:46

First Mover Asia: Funds Lost Billions in the Terra Collapse. Here are the Ongoing Effects; Bitcoin Sees Red When a fund suffers a major dent to its token, the impact reverberates widely throughout the venture funding eco-system; most major cryptos tumbled despite gains in U.S. equity markets.

At Davos, Crypto Is No Longer on the Outside

CoinDesk

2022. May. 23. 23:29

At Davos, Crypto Is No Longer on the Outside Cryptocurrencies have taken a prominent role at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos – despite the mainstream finance world's apparent contempt for the sector.

Wall Street Says a Fed Digital Dollar Spells Destruction for Banks

CoinDesk

2022. May. 23. 23:20

Wall Street Says a Fed Digital Dollar Spells Destruction for Banks Wall Street bankers are arguing that the Federal Reserve launching its own digital dollar could crack the foundations of banking as we know it, according to letters that industry lobbyists sent to the U.S. central bank.

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Unable to Hold $30K, Altcoins Mixed

CoinDesk

2022. May. 23. 20:27

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Unable to Hold $30K, Altcoins Mixed Bitcoin (BTC) tumbled later in the New York trading day, while alts were mixed and Fantom's FTM rallied. Will a peak in the U.S. dollar offer relief for bitcoin?

Crypto Industry Battles to Exempt NFTs, DeFi From Tax Reporting Rules

CoinDesk

2022. May. 23. 20:08

Crypto Industry Battles to Exempt NFTs, DeFi From Tax Reporting Rules The OECD is trying to introduce new rules to stop crypto being used to stash assets out of sight of the taxman.

Bitcoin mantiene el soporte en $27K-30K, con resistencia en $35K

CoinDesk

2022. May. 23. 20:00

Bitcoin mantiene el soporte en $27K-30K, con resistencia en $35K Es probable que exista un breve rebote hacia una zona de alivio, similar a lo que ocurrió a finales de febrero y finales de marzo.

Using Crypto to Bring the Metaverse Into Reality

CoinDesk

2022. May. 23. 19:13

Using Crypto to Bring the Metaverse Into Reality The metaverse and is sparking innovation, breaking monolithic ideals of what technology can be, and leaving room for experimentation.

Madison Cawthorn Hit With US House Ethics Investigation Over Crypto Promotion

CoinDesk

2022. May. 23. 18:43

Madison Cawthorn Hit With US House Ethics Investigation Over Crypto Promotion The probe, announced Monday, appears to be related to the “Let’s Go Brandon” meme coin.

Bitcoin Holds Support at $27K-30K; Resistance at $35K

CoinDesk

2022. May. 23. 18:40

Bitcoin Holds Support at $27K-30K; Resistance at $35K Bitcoin (BTC) has traded in a tight range over the past week. The cryptocurrency is on watch for a brief relief bounce above $30K, although upside appears to be limited from here.

Korean Police Move to Freeze Luna Foundation Guard Assets: Report

CoinDesk

2022. May. 23. 17:35

Korean Police Move to Freeze Luna Foundation Guard Assets: Report Seoul police are seeking to ban the entity from withdrawing crypto amid suspicions of embezzlement.

Amid Market Downturn, ‘Goblintown’ NFTs Have Their Moment

CoinDesk

2022. May. 23. 17:05

Amid Market Downturn, ‘Goblintown’ NFTs Have Their Moment The goblin-themed PFP collection did over $7 million in sales volume this weekend, fueled by rumors a larger team could be behind the scenes.

Crypto Funds Shrink to Lowest Since 2021 Summer Bear Market

CoinDesk

2022. May. 23. 16:58

Crypto Funds Shrink to Lowest Since 2021 Summer Bear Market Investors pulled out $154 million from bitcoin funds last week, a stark reversal from the $299 million of inflows reported for the prior period, according to CoinShares.

How the Metaverse Could Be a Game-Changer for NFT Gaming

CoinDesk

2022. May. 23. 15:51

How the Metaverse Could Be a Game-Changer for NFT Gaming Rather than letting players port weapons or powers between games, NFTs will more likely serve as building blocks for new games and virtual worlds.

Arthur Hayes, ex CEO de BitMEX, es sentenciado a 2 años de libertad condicional

CoinDesk

2022. May. 23. 15:38

Arthur Hayes, ex CEO de BitMEX, es sentenciado a 2 años de libertad condicional Hayes se declaró culpable de un cargo de violación de la Ley de Secreto Bancario (BSA) en febrero y enfrentó una sentencia de hasta 12 meses de prisión.

Lockheed Martin, Filecoin Foundation to Explore Hosting Blockchain Nodes in Space

CoinDesk

2022. May. 23. 15:36

Lockheed Martin, Filecoin Foundation to Explore Hosting Blockchain Nodes in Space The two plan to identify a test mission by August 2022.

Fed Survey: 12% of US Adults Held Crypto in 2021

CoinDesk

2022. May. 23. 15:00

Fed Survey: 12% of US Adults Held Crypto in 2021 It marks crypto’s first appearance in the central bank’s “Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households” survey.

Metaverse Real Estate – Next Big Thing or Next Big Boondoggle?

CoinDesk

2022. May. 23. 14:59

Metaverse Real Estate – Next Big Thing or Next Big Boondoggle? Highly-prized pots of land are fetching fortunes on metaverse platforms. How do the economics of metaverse real estate stack up?

DESK Is Back: CoinDesk Relaunches Social Token Into the Wild

CoinDesk

2022. May. 23. 14:49

DESK Is Back: CoinDesk Relaunches Social Token Into the Wild After beta testing it last year, we’re rolling out DESK as an integral part of the experience at Consensus 2022 – and beyond.

Deplatformed by PayPal, Antiwar Journalists Speak Out

CoinDesk

2022. May. 23. 14:30

Deplatformed by PayPal, Antiwar Journalists Speak Out “If they can do this to us, they can do it to you,” says a writer whose outlet has challenged the neat narratives around Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

EBay Taps OneOf for Debut Sports-Themed NFT Drop

CoinDesk

2022. May. 23. 13:59

EBay Taps OneOf for Debut Sports-Themed NFT Drop The release marks the online marketplace’s first foray into digital collectibles.

First Mover Americas: Fantom Surges 20% as Sparkster Questions Fly

CoinDesk

2022. May. 23. 13:56

First Mover Americas: Fantom Surges 20% as Sparkster Questions Fly The latest moves in crypto markets in context for May 23,2022.

Goldman Sachs Says DeFi’s Interconnections Can Increase Systemic Risk

CoinDesk

2022. May. 23. 12:56

Goldman Sachs Says DeFi’s Interconnections Can Increase Systemic Risk One little-noticed effect of the terraUSD (UST) collapse relates to Lido and shows how the connections between decentralized finance (DeFi) applications amplify systemic risk.

ICO-Funded Project Sparkster Converts $22M in Ether to USDC After 3 Years, No Product

CoinDesk

2022. May. 23. 12:16

ICO-Funded Project Sparkster Converts $22M in Ether to USDC After 3 Years, No Product Sparkster promised investors a “no-code” software creation platform using the $30 million in funds raised from investors in 2018.

GameStop Unveils Crypto and NFT Wallet, Shares up 3%

CoinDesk

2022. May. 23. 11:29

GameStop Unveils Crypto and NFT Wallet, Shares up 3% Video game retailer GameStop has unveiled a digital asset wallet for storing, sending and receiving crypto and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) ahead of the launch of its NFT marketplace later this year.

GameStop Unveils Crypto and NFT Wallet, Shares Jump 3%

CoinDesk

2022. May. 23. 11:29

GameStop Unveils Crypto and NFT Wallet, Shares Jump 3% Video game retailer GameStop has unveiled a digital asset wallet for storing, sending and receiving crypto and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) ahead of the launch of its NFT marketplace later this year.

Japanese Bank Sumitomo Mitsui Trust to Establish Digital Asset Custodian: Report

CoinDesk

2022. May. 23. 10:13

Japanese Bank Sumitomo Mitsui Trust to Establish Digital Asset Custodian: Report Sumitomo Mitsui Trust will set up a digital asset custodian for institutional investors.

BNP Paribas Joins JPM's Blockchain Network Onyx for Fixed Income Trading: Report

CoinDesk

2022. May. 23. 09:17

BNP Paribas Joins JPM's Blockchain Network Onyx for Fixed Income Trading: Report The French bank will use the Onyx network for short-term fixed income trading.

Crypto Valley Venture Capital Launches African Blockchain Early-Stage Fund

CoinDesk

2022. May. 23. 06:44

Crypto Valley Venture Capital Launches African Blockchain Early-Stage Fund The venture capital investor wrote in a report that funding for African blockchain startups far outpaced investment in other venture funding.

First Mover Asia: Terra's Difficult Post-Collapse Path: VCs Backing Away, Regulators Jumping on Stablecoins

CoinDesk

2022. May. 22. 23:18

First Mover Asia: Terra's Difficult Post-Collapse Path: VCs Backing Away, Regulators Jumping on Stablecoins Some investors see salvageable pieces while others are bemoaning their involvement and want to forget the protocol ever existed; bitcoin gains.

China Can’t Seem to Stop Bitcoin Mining

CoinDesk

2022. May. 22. 14:50

China Can’t Seem to Stop Bitcoin Mining Reported hashrate fell to zero for two months in China last year, but it has since returned rather abruptly.

Regulators Are Paying Attention to UST

CoinDesk

2022. May. 21. 12:45

Regulators Are Paying Attention to UST Luna collapsed, terraUSD collapsed and this is now going to be a Big Thing. I would go so far as to say that UST’s collapse, as dramatic as it was, will have a legacy similar to Libra’s.

Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes Sentenced to 2 Years Probation

CoinDesk

2022. May. 20. 20:59

Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes Sentenced to 2 Years Probation Hayes pleaded guilty to one count of violating the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) in February, and faced a sentence of up to 12 months in prison.

Market Wrap: Cryptos Decline Amid Choppy Trading, DeFi Tokens Underperform

CoinDesk

2022. May. 20. 20:43

Market Wrap: Cryptos Decline Amid Choppy Trading, DeFi Tokens Underperform Risk-off conditions remain intact as volatility returns to stocks and cryptos. Meanwhile, DeFi tokens are lagging behind bitcoin (BTC).

Las criptomonedas deberían cumplir con las mismas normas que las finanzas regulares, dice el G7

CoinDesk

2022. May. 20. 20:10

Las criptomonedas deberían cumplir con las mismas normas que las finanzas regulares, dice el G7 Los ministros de Economía y Finanzas quieren que la estabilidad financiera y los estándares de lavado de dinero entren en vigencia pronto, considerando la reciente agitación del mercado.

First a Hum and Then a Bang –Niagara Falls Residents Forced to Reckon With Crypto Mining

CoinDesk

2022. May. 20. 18:25

First a Hum and Then a Bang –Niagara Falls Residents Forced to Reckon With Crypto Mining Niagara Falls residents have raised issues related to noise pollution about a bitcoin mine. Then another one exploded.

First a Hum and Then a Bang: Niagara Falls Residents Forced to Reckon With Crypto Mining

CoinDesk

2022. May. 20. 18:25

First a Hum and Then a Bang: Niagara Falls Residents Forced to Reckon With Crypto Mining Niagara Falls residents have raised issues related to noise pollution about a bitcoin mine. Then another one exploded.

No es solo LUNA: las aplicaciones DeFi de Terra han perdido $28.000 millones

CoinDesk

2022. May. 20. 17:41

No es solo LUNA: las aplicaciones DeFi de Terra han perdido $28.000 millones Los inversores han abandonado en gran medida el ecosistema Terra, ahora evidente en los protocolos DeFi en la blockchain, y los analistas siguen siendo escépticos sobre sus perspectivas a largo plazo.

Bitcoin Drifts Lower, Support at $25K-$27K

CoinDesk

2022. May. 20. 17:28

Bitcoin Drifts Lower, Support at $25K-$27K Bitcoin (BTC) is roughly flat over the past week. Trading conditions are choppy and indicators suggest a neutral to bearish outlook.

Coinbase Co-Founder Fred Ehrsam Buys the Dip, Purchases $75M of Company Stock

CoinDesk

2022. May. 20. 16:22

Coinbase Co-Founder Fred Ehrsam Buys the Dip, Purchases $75M of Company Stock The buys were made via venture capital firm Paradigm, of which Ehrsam is a co-founder and managing partner.

Dai Creator Rune Christensen on Terra's Collapse

CoinDesk

2022. May. 20. 16:11

Dai Creator Rune Christensen on Terra's Collapse The MakerDAO founder wasn’t in the mood to say “I told you so,” following Terra’s stablecoin collapse, on CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover.”

There Was No Terra ‘Attack’

CoinDesk

2022. May. 20. 15:57

There Was No Terra ‘Attack’ Conspiracy theories won’t save you from financial reality, says CoinDesk's chief insights columnist.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Heads for Record 8-Week Losing Streak

CoinDesk

2022. May. 20. 14:20

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Heads for Record 8-Week Losing Streak The latest moves in crypto markets in context for May 20,2022.

DeFi Protocol iZUMi Finance Raises $30M, Launches Exchange

CoinDesk

2022. May. 20. 14:00

DeFi Protocol iZUMi Finance Raises $30M, Launches Exchange The funds were raised through the sale of bond vouchers and claims to back the new iZiSwap decentralized exchange.

BIP 119: Unpacking CTV and How It Would Change Bitcoin

CoinDesk

2022. May. 20. 13:36

BIP 119: Unpacking CTV and How It Would Change Bitcoin Right now, we can only use Bitcoin scripts to designate when or why a bitcoin is spent. But what if we could use it to designate how a bitcoin is spent?

It’s Not Just LUNA. Terra’s DeFi Apps Have Hemorrhaged $28B

CoinDesk

2022. May. 20. 12:50

It’s Not Just LUNA. Terra’s DeFi Apps Have Hemorrhaged $28B Investors have largely risked off from the Terra ecosystem amid long-term concerns. But some remain upbeat about future growth.

Crypto Should Meet Same Norms as Regular Finance, G7 Says

CoinDesk

2022. May. 20. 11:57

Crypto Should Meet Same Norms as Regular Finance, G7 Says Finance ministers want to see financial-stability and money-laundering standards in effect soon.

Regulate Ledgers and Not Individual Crypto Providers, BIS Study Says

CoinDesk

2022. May. 20. 10:59

Regulate Ledgers and Not Individual Crypto Providers, BIS Study Says To make cross-border payments easier, you need to change your whole way of thinking, the authors of the BIS study found.

Goldman Sees Little US Economic Impact From Lower Cryptocurrency Prices

CoinDesk

2022. May. 20. 10:43

Goldman Sees Little US Economic Impact From Lower Cryptocurrency Prices Any drag on aggregate U.S. spending from the recent decline in cryptocurrency markets is likely to be very small, Goldman Sachs said. The stock market decline has had a much larger effect on U.S. household net worth.

UK Regulator to Consider Terra Coins Collapse in New Crypto Rules: Report

CoinDesk

2022. May. 20. 09:06

UK Regulator to Consider Terra Coins Collapse in New Crypto Rules: Report The U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority and Treasury will scrutinize the collapse of Terra's coins and factor that into its crypto regulatory package.

UK Regulator to Consider Terra Coins’ Collapse in New Crypto Rules: Report

CoinDesk

2022. May. 20. 09:06

UK Regulator to Consider Terra Coins’ Collapse in New Crypto Rules: Report The U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority and Treasury will scrutinize the collapse of Terra's coins and factor that into its crypto regulatory package.

Bitcoin Options Data Suggests Bearish Sentiment Among Investors

CoinDesk

2022. May. 20. 08:18

Bitcoin Options Data Suggests Bearish Sentiment Among Investors Put/call ratios for Bitcoin options reached yearly highs on Thursday, data shows.

First Mover Asia: KuCoin Plans to Bolster DeFi Activity on Its Blockchain After $150M Raise; Cryptos Gain

CoinDesk

2022. May. 19. 23:30

First Mover Asia: KuCoin Plans to Bolster DeFi Activity on Its Blockchain After $150M Raise; Cryptos Gain The crypto exchange will add technical support to support developers building on KuCoin's public blockchain; bitcoin outperforms ether.

CFTC Charges 2 Men With Running a $44M Crypto Ponzi Scheme

CoinDesk

2022. May. 19. 21:55

CFTC Charges 2 Men With Running a $44M Crypto Ponzi Scheme Two U.S. residents have been charged with running a crypto Ponzi scheme that allegedly defrauded hundreds of investors out of a collective $44 million.

Avalanche Says Luna Foundation Guard Has 'Disclosed No Plans' for AVAX Tokens

CoinDesk

2022. May. 19. 21:50

Avalanche Says Luna Foundation Guard Has 'Disclosed No Plans' for AVAX Tokens Avalanche, the smart-contracts blockchain, says it is ready to work with Luna Foundation Guard on a “sensible trading strategy” if the tokens were to be sold.

Coinbase Outlines Cost-Cutting Measures, Employee Grants Amid Weak Results and Crypto Rout: Report

CoinDesk

2022. May. 19. 21:48

Coinbase Outlines Cost-Cutting Measures, Employee Grants Amid Weak Results and Crypto Rout: Report The report based on internal emails seen by The Information comes after Coinbase said earlier this week it will slow hiring

Bitcoin sube por encima de $30K, con resistencia en $35K

CoinDesk

2022. May. 19. 20:36

Bitcoin sube por encima de $30K, con resistencia en $35K BTC muestra una sobreventa, aunque las condiciones comerciales han sido irregulares en los últimos días.

Market Wrap: Cryptos Pare Earlier Losses, Bitcoin Outperforms

CoinDesk

2022. May. 19. 20:27

Market Wrap: Cryptos Pare Earlier Losses, Bitcoin Outperforms  Bitcoin (BTC) is declining less than altcoins, indicating a lower appetite for risk among traders. Meanwhile, global officials are calling for more crypto regulations.

Commerce Dept. Asks for Public Comments on Framework for US Crypto Competitiveness

CoinDesk

2022. May. 19. 19:20

Commerce Dept. Asks for Public Comments on Framework for US Crypto Competitiveness The request is in response to Joe Biden’s executive order in March asking for agencies to coordinate their approach to digital assets.

Panama President May Veto Crypto Regulation Legislation

CoinDesk

2022. May. 19. 18:10

Panama President May Veto Crypto Regulation Legislation The bill was approved during a plenary session of the Legislative Assembly by a 40-0 vote on April 28.

Bitcoin Returns Above $30K, Resistance at $35K

CoinDesk

2022. May. 19. 17:55

Bitcoin Returns Above $30K, Resistance at $35K Bitcoin (BTC) is trading in a choppy range, although upside appears to be limited as the downtrend stabilizes. Countertrend signals could point to a relief rally in BTC and stocks, although it is too early to confirm.

UnicornDAO Raises $4.5M to Empower Women and LGBTQ NFT Creators

CoinDesk

2022. May. 19. 16:59

UnicornDAO Raises $4.5M to Empower Women and LGBTQ NFT Creators The DAO is led by Nadya Tolokonnikova of the Russian art collective Pussy Riot and involves Beeple, Grimes and Gary Vaynerchuk.

Matt Prewitt: Let’s Use New Forms of Money to Commit to Our Communities

CoinDesk

2022. May. 19. 16:51

Matt Prewitt: Let’s Use New Forms of Money to Commit to Our Communities More local money could lessen the incentive to “exit” the people who need the resources, says Matt Prewitt, president of the RadicalxChange Foundation.

Ethereum se encamina a la fusión de Testnet en junio

CoinDesk

2022. May. 19. 16:42

Ethereum se encamina a la fusión de Testnet en junio La prueba de la fusión en una red permitirá a los desarrolladores trabajar en cualquier riesgo o error potencial antes del paso de Ethereum al protocolo proof of stake.

US Treasury Official Warns Crypto Industry to Proactively Sanction 'Problematic' Wallets

CoinDesk

2022. May. 19. 16:37

US Treasury Official Warns Crypto Industry to Proactively Sanction 'Problematic' Wallets Alessio Evangelista, the associate director for Enforcement at the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) said “too often” crypto service providers have opted to keep their head in the sand about blatantly suspect wallets “right up until the day of an OFAC designation or criminal indictment.”

G7 Finance Ministers Call to Accelerate Global Crypto Regulations Following UST Collapse: Report

CoinDesk

2022. May. 19. 16:30

G7 Finance Ministers Call to Accelerate Global Crypto Regulations Following UST Collapse: Report G7 ministers meeting in Germany want the Financial Stability Board to act faster after the collapse of stablecoin terraUSD.

G-7 Finance Ministers Call to Accelerate Global Crypto Regulations Following UST Collapse: Report

CoinDesk

2022. May. 19. 16:30

G-7 Finance Ministers Call to Accelerate Global Crypto Regulations Following UST Collapse: Report G7 ministers meeting in Germany want the Financial Stability Board to act faster after the collapse of stablecoin terraUSD.

Fed Vice Chair Pick and Ex-Ripple Adviser Tells Senators Crypto Needs Regulation

CoinDesk

2022. May. 19. 16:18

Fed Vice Chair Pick and Ex-Ripple Adviser Tells Senators Crypto Needs Regulation Former U.S. Treasury official and Ripple adviser Michael Barr fielded questions about crypto at his Senate nomination hearing.

Frances Haugen: Facebook Informer

CoinDesk

2022. May. 19. 16:10

Frances Haugen: Facebook Informer She was the source for the damning "Facebook Files." Here's how she thinks DAOs and blockchains could fix the company nobody likes.

Magic Eden Tops OpenSea in Daily Trading Volume as Solana NFTs Heat Up

CoinDesk

2022. May. 19. 15:42

Magic Eden Tops OpenSea in Daily Trading Volume as Solana NFTs Heat Up The Solana-based marketplace has seen far more transactions than its Ethereum counterpart in the last 24 hours.

Shopify Expands Crypto Payment Options With Crypto.com Pact

CoinDesk

2022. May. 19. 15:28

Shopify Expands Crypto Payment Options With Crypto.com Pact Merchants using Shopify now have another option to accept cryptocurrency as a payment method.

Binance.US Hires Ex-Uber Compliance Lead Krishna Juvvadi as Head of Legal

CoinDesk

2022. May. 19. 15:00

Binance.US Hires Ex-Uber Compliance Lead Krishna Juvvadi as Head of Legal Binance.US has hired Krishna Juvvadi, former global head of operations compliance at Uber, as its new head of legal.

NYDFS Chief Says Regulators Need to Develop a ‘21st Century Framework’ for Crypto

CoinDesk

2022. May. 19. 14:58

NYDFS Chief Says Regulators Need to Develop a ‘21st Century Framework’ for Crypto New York’s top financial regulator believes the current approach to digital asset regulation – both at the state and federal level – is due for an update.

Tether Cut Commercial Paper Reserve by 17% in Q1

CoinDesk

2022. May. 19. 14:49

Tether Cut Commercial Paper Reserve by 17% in Q1 Tether reduced its commercial paper holdings by 17% from $24.2 billion to $19.9 billion in the quarter ended March 31, according to it latest attestation report.

Tether Cut Commercial Paper Reserve by 17% in Q1, Accountants Say

CoinDesk

2022. May. 19. 14:49

Tether Cut Commercial Paper Reserve by 17% in Q1, Accountants Say Tether reduced its commercial paper holdings by 17% from $24.2 billion to $19.9 billion in the quarter ended March 31, according to it latest attestation report.

MicroStrategy’s New CFO Says Bitcoin Strategy Unchanged Amid Market Drop: Report

CoinDesk

2022. May. 19. 13:54

MicroStrategy’s New CFO Says Bitcoin Strategy Unchanged Amid Market Drop: Report Andrew Kang spoke to the Wall Street Journal Wednesday regarding MicroStrategy's bitcoin strategy.

First Mover Americas: Hashed Takes $3.5B Hit on LUNA as Bitcoin Trades Under $30K

CoinDesk

2022. May. 19. 13:37

First Mover Americas: Hashed Takes $3.5B Hit on LUNA as Bitcoin Trades Under $30K The latest moves in crypto markets in context for May 19,2022.

SingularityNET, SingularityDAO Receive $25M to Accelerate AI-Backed DeFi

CoinDesk

2022. May. 19. 13:33

SingularityNET, SingularityDAO Receive $25M to Accelerate AI-Backed DeFi Global investment group LDA Capital Ltd. committed the funds and will provide strategic support.

Despite Recent Bumps in the Road, Stablecoins Will Stick Around

CoinDesk

2022. May. 19. 12:50

Despite Recent Bumps in the Road, Stablecoins Will Stick Around Stablecoins have suffered serious reputational damage from the implosion of UST and Luna, but their future still looks long.

Ethereum on Track for Testnet Merge in June

CoinDesk

2022. May. 19. 12:05

Ethereum on Track for Testnet Merge in June The testnet merge would allow developers to work on any potential risks or bugs before a full-fledged rollout on the main Ethereum network.

New York Bitcoin Miners Start to Give Up on State Amid Regulatory Uncertainty

CoinDesk

2022. May. 19. 12:00

New York Bitcoin Miners Start to Give Up on State Amid Regulatory Uncertainty  The state was once a draw for bitcoin miners, but environmental concerns are weighing on the industry.

NY Bitcoin Miners Start to Give Up on State Amid Regulatory Uncertainty

CoinDesk

2022. May. 19. 12:00

NY Bitcoin Miners Start to Give Up on State Amid Regulatory Uncertainty  The state was once a draw for bitcoin miners, but environmental concerns are weighing on the industry.

Mining-Rig Maker Canaan Q1 Revenue More Than Triples

CoinDesk

2022. May. 19. 11:33

Mining-Rig Maker Canaan Q1 Revenue More Than Triples Bitcoin mining company Canaan said revenue surged 237% from the year-earlier quarter to $213.9 million.

A16z Leads $15M Round for P2E Studio Azra Games

CoinDesk

2022. May. 19. 11:00

A16z Leads $15M Round for P2E Studio Azra Games The blockchain gaming company is preparing to launch a fantasy collectibles and mos combat role playing game.

Curve Finance Proposes to End CRV Token Emissions on All UST Pools

CoinDesk

2022. May. 19. 10:54

Curve Finance Proposes to End CRV Token Emissions on All UST Pools On-chain participants are already voting “yes” to end CRV emissions from any liquidity pools involving UST.

Terra Backers Delphi Digital and Hashed Lick Their Wounds After UST and Luna Collapse

CoinDesk

2022. May. 19. 10:28

Terra Backers Delphi Digital and Hashed Lick Their Wounds After UST and Luna Collapse Delphi says Terra-affiliated tokens accounted for 13% of its assets under management at their peak, while Hashed appears to have lost over $3.5 billion.

Hashed Wallet Takes $3.5B Hit, Delphi Discloses Loss After Terra Collapse

CoinDesk

2022. May. 19. 10:28

Hashed Wallet Takes $3.5B Hit, Delphi Discloses Loss After Terra Collapse Delphi says Terra-affiliated tokens accounted for 13% of its assets under management at their peak, while Hashed appears to have lost over $3.5 billion.

Hashed Wallet Takes $3.5B Hit, Delphi Discloses Loss After Terra's LUNA Collapse

CoinDesk

2022. May. 19. 10:28

Hashed Wallet Takes $3.5B Hit, Delphi Discloses Loss After Terra's LUNA Collapse Delphi says Terra-affiliated tokens accounted for 13% of its assets under management at their peak, while Hashed appears to have lost over $3.5 billion.

Hashed Wallet Takes $3.5B Hit, Delphi Digital Discloses Loss After Terra's LUNA Collapse

CoinDesk

2022. May. 19. 10:28

Hashed Wallet Takes $3.5B Hit, Delphi Digital Discloses Loss After Terra's LUNA Collapse Delphi says Terra-affiliated tokens accounted for 13% of its assets under management at their peak, while Hashed appears to have lost over $3.5 billion.

BofA Says Crypto Winter, Contagion Risk Concerns Are Overdone

CoinDesk

2022. May. 19. 10:08

BofA Says Crypto Winter, Contagion Risk Concerns Are Overdone Concerns of a so-called crypto winter are unfounded, the second-largest U.S. bank said in a note.

FTX US Debuts Stock Trading in Push for Bigger Slice of US Retail Pie

CoinDesk

2022. May. 19. 10:02

FTX US Debuts Stock Trading in Push for Bigger Slice of US Retail Pie Brokerage accounts can be funded with the stablecoin USDC, the exchange said.

How Do You Tax an NFT?

CoinDesk

2022. May. 19. 09:51

How Do You Tax an NFT? Plans to share bitcoin data with foreign tax authorities may be hard to adapt to transparent, decentralized blockchains – but once in place, new rules are hard to shift.

Nomura’s Digital Division to Focus on Cryptocurrencies First, DeFi Later

CoinDesk

2022. May. 19. 09:08

Nomura’s Digital Division to Focus on Cryptocurrencies First, DeFi Later The Japanese bank is one of the first institutions to say it will go beyond trading and research to delve deeper into the crypto ecosystem.

Solana, Cardano Tokens Slide Over 9% as Cryptos See Weakness Amid Poor US Consumer Data

CoinDesk

2022. May. 19. 07:47

Solana, Cardano Tokens Slide Over 9% as Cryptos See Weakness Amid Poor US Consumer Data Bitcoin lost support at $30,000 as Chinese technology stocks sold off on Thursday amid earnings worries a day after hawkish comments from the U.S. Federal Reserve.

Institutional DeFi Enabler? Data Firm Kaiko Probes DEX Liquidity With New Product

CoinDesk

2022. May. 19. 06:00

Institutional DeFi Enabler? Data Firm Kaiko Probes DEX Liquidity With New Product The data feed unpacks what’s what in Uniswap, SushiSwap, Curve Finance and Balancer asset pools.

US Appeals Court Orders SEC to Bring Enforcement Actions to Jury Trials

CoinDesk

2022. May. 19. 00:43

US Appeals Court Orders SEC to Bring Enforcement Actions to Jury Trials The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in the U.S. found that the target of an SEC enforcement action's constitutional rights were violated by the use of an in-house SEC judge, rather than a jury trial.

First Mover Asia: Pine Wants to Test the Liquidity of the NFT Market; Cryptos Are Well-Red

CoinDesk

2022. May. 19. 00:38

First Mover Asia: Pine Wants to Test the Liquidity of the NFT Market; Cryptos Are Well-Red The number of users on NFT markets is at its lowest point this year, but still higher than in 2021. The crypto lending platform sees an opportunity.

CFTC Chair Indicates Agency Will Increase Crypto Enforcement: Report

CoinDesk

2022. May. 18. 23:30

CFTC Chair Indicates Agency Will Increase Crypto Enforcement: Report Rostin Behnam said the agency was facing a rapidly increasing number of cases and would add resources to address crypto fraud.

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Dips, Stocks Plummet as Volatility Spikes

CoinDesk

2022. May. 18. 20:14

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Dips, Stocks Plummet as Volatility Spikes Bitcoin (BTC)dipped below $30K again as volatility ticked higher. Meanwhile, option traders continue to hedge against further price declines.

Bitcoin lucha por mantener el soporte en $27K-$30K

CoinDesk

2022. May. 18. 19:57

Bitcoin lucha por mantener el soporte en $27K-$30K BTC está en una zona de soporte positiva, aunque el impulso a largo plazo sigue siendo débil.

Diana Sinclair: People Aren’t 'Ready to Hear' About Inequities in the Metaverse

CoinDesk

2022. May. 18. 19:30

Diana Sinclair: People Aren’t 'Ready to Hear' About Inequities in the Metaverse Web 3 can open up opportunities for marginalized groups, but it's not a silver bullet, says one leading NFT artist.

Biden Administration Wants Crypto Exchanges to Separate Customer and Corporate Funds

CoinDesk

2022. May. 18. 19:25

Biden Administration Wants Crypto Exchanges to Separate Customer and Corporate Funds U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration will press Congress to demand cryptocurrency exchanges keep their customers’ money separate from their own corporate funds, according to a person familiar with the plan that could constrain the way the industry does business.

El presidente de El Salvador promueve la adopción de bitcoin entre países emergentes

CoinDesk

2022. May. 18. 19:15

El presidente de El Salvador promueve la adopción de bitcoin entre países emergentes Nayib Bukele recibe a representantes financieros de 44 economías en desarrollo en la reunión anual de la Alianza para la Inclusión Financiera.

Crypto Wallet BitKeep Raises $15M at $100M Valuation

CoinDesk

2022. May. 18. 18:26

Crypto Wallet BitKeep Raises $15M at $100M Valuation Dragonfly Capital led the round, which will fund a cross-chain DAO for wallet users.

SEC’s Gensler Uses Crypto Oversight Needs as Case for Higher Budget

CoinDesk

2022. May. 18. 18:18

SEC’s Gensler Uses Crypto Oversight Needs as Case for Higher Budget Gary Gensler, the head of the Securities and Exchange Commission, made a pitch for a higher budget Wednesday, telling lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives that he wants to do more as a cop on the cryptocurrency beat. He cited the collapse of TerraUSD (UST) as evidence for the need to better protect crypto investors.

Mike Novogratz Ends Twitter Silence, Gives Take on UST/LUNA Crash

CoinDesk

2022. May. 18. 18:06

Mike Novogratz Ends Twitter Silence, Gives Take on UST/LUNA Crash Returning to Twitter for the first time since the plunge in Terra and UST, the Galaxy Digital founder and CEO says it's time to talk about last week and

Mike Novogratz Ends Twitter Silence, Shares Take on UST/LUNA Crash

CoinDesk

2022. May. 18. 18:06

Mike Novogratz Ends Twitter Silence, Shares Take on UST/LUNA Crash Returning to Twitter for the first time since the plunge in Terra and UST, the Galaxy Digital founder and CEO says it's time to talk about last week and

Chainalysis Reveals ‘Storyline’ Product to Follow the Money in Crypto Crime

CoinDesk

2022. May. 18. 17:55

Chainalysis Reveals ‘Storyline’ Product to Follow the Money in Crypto Crime “You have an entire investigation that tells the entire story of what happened,” Chief Scientist Jacob Illum said.

Coinbase Forms Crypto Think Tank, Names Hermine Wong as Director

CoinDesk

2022. May. 18. 17:50

Coinbase Forms Crypto Think Tank, Names Hermine Wong as Director Coinbase Global (COIN) launched a a crypto-native think tank dubbed the Coinbase Institute to fuel ideas across the digital ecosystem on Wednesday.

Bitcoin Struggles to Hold Support at $27K-$30K

CoinDesk

2022. May. 18. 17:50

Bitcoin Struggles to Hold Support at $27K-$30K Bitcoin (BTC) is testing an important support zone, although upside appears limited, especially on long-term charts. Momentum continues to slow, which increases the risk of a breakdown.

What to Watch for in Tether's Upcoming Attestation Report

CoinDesk

2022. May. 18. 17:21

What to Watch for in Tether's Upcoming Attestation Report The leading stablecoin project still hasn’t published its March report attesting to its reserves. Following Terra, investors have a right to more timely information, says our columnist.

Let Terra Die

CoinDesk

2022. May. 18. 16:31

Let Terra Die Do Kwon's proposal to fork the failed stablecoin network isn't what LUNA holders want, nor will it help them.

Block Sees Bitcoin Disrupting Payments Networks, Expects Self-Custody to Grow

CoinDesk

2022. May. 18. 16:29

Block Sees Bitcoin Disrupting Payments Networks, Expects Self-Custody to Grow Block executives spoke during the company’s annual investor day on Wednesday.

Bitcoin Miner Argo Blockchain Emerged Unscathed From Its UST Stake

CoinDesk

2022. May. 18. 15:39

Bitcoin Miner Argo Blockchain Emerged Unscathed From Its UST Stake The firm said it was able to sell its minimal UST stake for around 93 cents per token before the price completely collapsed.

Binance Seeking ‘Ideal Point’ for India Launch

CoinDesk

2022. May. 18. 15:17

Binance Seeking ‘Ideal Point’ for India Launch Hiring moves, active consultations and monitoring of the regulatory environment indicate an eminent launch of Binance in India.

A16z Launches First Gaming Fund With $600M Commitment

CoinDesk

2022. May. 18. 14:03

A16z Launches First Gaming Fund With $600M Commitment The venture capital giant will invest in game studios, consumer apps and infrastructure.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Back Below $30K as Target's Earnings Miss Shows Effects of Inflation

CoinDesk

2022. May. 18. 13:20

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Back Below $30K as Target's Earnings Miss Shows Effects of Inflation The latest moves in crypto markets in context for May 17,2022.

Aave’s Decentralized Social Media Platform Arrives on Polygon

CoinDesk

2022. May. 18. 13:07

Aave’s Decentralized Social Media Platform Arrives on Polygon The launch of Lens Protocol comes weeks after Aave founder Stani Kulechov was temporarily suspended from Twitter.

FTX, Liberty City Lead $20M Raise for Dev Platform DoraHacks

CoinDesk

2022. May. 18. 13:00

FTX, Liberty City Lead $20M Raise for Dev Platform DoraHacks The hackathon startup will use the funds to launch an NFT-focused venture fund, among other things.

INX Taps Galaxy Digital Alum as Chief Financial Officer

CoinDesk

2022. May. 18. 13:00

INX Taps Galaxy Digital Alum as Chief Financial Officer Renata Szkoda previously served as finance director at the crypto financial services firm.

Do Kwon Pushes On-Chain Proposal Live Even as 92% Vote 'No' in Online Poll

CoinDesk

2022. May. 18. 12:37

Do Kwon Pushes On-Chain Proposal Live Even as 92% Vote 'No' in Online Poll A revival plan to put Terra back on track after last week’s implosion is not finding backers in the community.

Binance in Talks for Regulatory Approval in Germany, CEO Says

CoinDesk

2022. May. 18. 12:26

Binance in Talks for Regulatory Approval in Germany, CEO Says Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is holding talks with regulators in Germany and hopes to be granted a a license, founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao has said.

Blockchain Gaming Developer N3TWORK Studios Closes $46M Funding Led by Griffin Gaming

CoinDesk

2022. May. 18. 12:10

Blockchain Gaming Developer N3TWORK Studios Closes $46M Funding Led by Griffin Gaming Blockchain gaming developer and publisher N3TWORK Studios has raised $46 million in a series A funding round to aid production of web 3 games Legendary: Heroes Unchained and Triumph.

N3TWORK Studios Raises $46M in Funding Round Led by Griffin Gaming

CoinDesk

2022. May. 18. 12:10

N3TWORK Studios Raises $46M in Funding Round Led by Griffin Gaming Blockchain gaming developer and publisher N3TWORK Studios has raised $46 million in a series A funding round to aid production of web 3 games Legendary: Heroes Unchained and Triumph.

Bitcoin, Major Cryptos Slide as Markets Digest Hawkish Powell Remarks

CoinDesk

2022. May. 18. 12:01

Bitcoin, Major Cryptos Slide as Markets Digest Hawkish Powell Remarks A day after the U.S. Federal Reserve chair pledged to keep tightening monetary conditions until inflation comes down, analysts and traders from crypto to stocks and futures were assessing the economic impact, from higher mortgage rates to lower company earnings.

Swiss ETP Issuer 21Shares Dives Into US Market With 2 Crypto Index Funds

CoinDesk

2022. May. 18. 12:00

Swiss ETP Issuer 21Shares Dives Into US Market With 2 Crypto Index Funds The two crypto index funds will only be available to accredited investors.

Will a Proof-of-Stake Ethereum Lead to More Centralization?

CoinDesk

2022. May. 18. 11:30

Will a Proof-of-Stake Ethereum Lead to More Centralization? Lido’s staking protocol now holds 33% of all staked ether.

Argo Blockchain Q1 Net Income Plunges 90% to $2.1M

CoinDesk

2022. May. 18. 08:21

Argo Blockchain Q1 Net Income Plunges 90% to $2.1M Argo Blockchain (ARB) reported net income of £1.6 million ($2.1 million) in Q1, a drop of over 90% compared to the corresponding quarter a year earlier.

Nearly 5,505 Ether, or $10M of the $625M Ronin Exploit, Are on the Move

CoinDesk

2022. May. 18. 07:24

Nearly 5,505 Ether, or $10M of the $625M Ronin Exploit, Are on the Move Thousands of ether connected to the Ronin exploiter address seem to be on the move via privacy exchange Tornado Cash, blockchain data apparently shows.

Nearly 5,505 ETH, or $10M of the $625M Ronin Exploit, Is on the Move

CoinDesk

2022. May. 18. 07:24

Nearly 5,505 ETH, or $10M of the $625M Ronin Exploit, Is on the Move Funds connected to the Ronin exploiter address are making their way through Tornado Cash, blockchain data shows.

First Mover Asia: USDC Hasn’t ‘Flippened’ USDT, but Trader Preferences Are Changing; Cryptos Rise Despite Bearishness

CoinDesk

2022. May. 17. 23:26

First Mover Asia: USDC Hasn’t ‘Flippened’ USDT, but Trader Preferences Are Changing; Cryptos Rise Despite Bearishness A Glassnode analyst suggests that the collapse of the UST token has triggered a change in investors' stablecoin preferences; cryptos tick higher in Tuesday trading.

Market Wrap: Cryptos and Stocks Mixed Amid Bearish Sentiment

CoinDesk

2022. May. 17. 20:20

Market Wrap: Cryptos and Stocks Mixed Amid Bearish Sentiment Bitcoin (BTC) is stabilizing around $30K while stock market volatility is fading. Altcoins were mixed, although recent underperformance could signal caution among some traders. Indicators show short-term BTC buying, albeit with limited upside.

Bitcoin sube a $30K, con una resistencia en $35K

CoinDesk

2022. May. 17. 19:55

Bitcoin sube a $30K, con una resistencia en $35K BTC está en camino de registrar una señal de impulso positivo en el gráfico diario.

Ledger Adding Browser Extension to Connect Hardware Wallets to Web 3 Apps

CoinDesk

2022. May. 17. 19:12

Ledger Adding Browser Extension to Connect Hardware Wallets to Web 3 Apps Ledger Connect is launching in beta and will initially be compatible with the Ledger Nano X and Mobile Safari.

Argentina presiona a mineros de criptomonedas en medio de una escasez energética

CoinDesk

2022. May. 17. 19:10

Argentina presiona a mineros de criptomonedas en medio de una escasez energética Algunas compañías registradas vieron un incremento del 400% en sus tarifas eléctricas en marzo, mientras que los mineros ilegales no planean dejar de utilizar la energía subsidiada de sus hogares para realizar la actividad.

Elwood Technologies Touts Strong Focus on Crypto Derivatives

CoinDesk

2022. May. 17. 18:55

Elwood Technologies Touts Strong Focus on Crypto Derivatives Now backed by tier-one banks Goldman, Barclays and Commerzbank, Elwood CEO James Stickland predicts “a huge amount of derivatives action.”

Bitcoin Rises to $30K; Resistance at $35K

CoinDesk

2022. May. 17. 18:34

Bitcoin Rises to $30K; Resistance at $35K Bitcoin (BTC) is stabilizing around the $30K price level. The cryptocurrency is on track to register a positive momentum signal on the daily chart, similar to what occurred in late-March. Still, nearby resistance could cap an upswing in price.

Nansen Acquires DeFi Portfolio Tracker Ape Board for More Than $10M

CoinDesk

2022. May. 17. 18:00

Nansen Acquires DeFi Portfolio Tracker Ape Board for More Than $10M On-chain data platform Nansen has acquired decentralized finance (DeFi) portfolio tracker Ape Board for an 'eight-figure' sum.

Terraform's Legal Team Quits Amid Terra Stablecoin Fallout

CoinDesk

2022. May. 17. 17:51

Terraform's Legal Team Quits Amid Terra Stablecoin Fallout Marc Goldich, Lawrence Florio and Noah Axler left the Terra ecosystem backer in May according to their LinkedIns.

Robinhood Plans ‘Web 3’ Crypto Wallet for DeFi Traders, NFT Buyers

CoinDesk

2022. May. 17. 17:31

Robinhood Plans ‘Web 3’ Crypto Wallet for DeFi Traders, NFT Buyers Robinhood’s new custodial wallet will cater to “advanced” crypto users and live separately from the existing wallet, the firm’s Johann Thompson said.

Blockchain Investment Firm Fortis Digital Raising $100M Fund

CoinDesk

2022. May. 17. 17:23

Blockchain Investment Firm Fortis Digital Raising $100M Fund The fund focuses on altcoins and requires potential investors to have a minimum $2.5 million net worth.

El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele Promotes Bitcoin Adoption by Emerging Countries

CoinDesk

2022. May. 17. 17:02

El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele Promotes Bitcoin Adoption by Emerging Countries Bukele is hosting financial representatives from 44 developing economies as part of annual meetings of the Alliance for Financial Inclusion.

El Salvador's President Promotes Bitcoin Adoption by Emerging Countries

CoinDesk

2022. May. 17. 17:02

El Salvador's President Promotes Bitcoin Adoption by Emerging Countries Bukele is hosting financial representatives from 44 developing economies as part of annual meetings of the Alliance for Financial Inclusion.

Former Wyoming Banking Commissioner Goes Web 3

CoinDesk

2022. May. 17. 15:00

Former Wyoming Banking Commissioner Goes Web 3 Albert Forkner has joined crypto infrastructure company Fortress Blockchain Technologies.

Voyager Downgraded by Compass Point as Retail Investor Health Questioned

CoinDesk

2022. May. 17. 14:56

Voyager Downgraded by Compass Point as Retail Investor Health Questioned Voyager Digital was cut to neutral from buy at the investment firm.

Voyager Digital Downgraded by Compass Point on Concerns Over Crypto Markets, Retail Investing

CoinDesk

2022. May. 17. 14:56

Voyager Digital Downgraded by Compass Point on Concerns Over Crypto Markets, Retail Investing Voyager Digital was cut to neutral from buy at the investment firm.

ApeCoin Migration Draws Interest From Avalanche, Flow

CoinDesk

2022. May. 17. 14:45

ApeCoin Migration Draws Interest From Avalanche, Flow The firm behind the Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT collection is in talks with layer 1 suitors as the project considers a post-Ethereum future.

Cash Management Firm Coinshift Closes $15M Series A Led by Tiger Global

CoinDesk

2022. May. 17. 14:23

Cash Management Firm Coinshift Closes $15M Series A Led by Tiger Global Treasury management platform Coinshift has closed a $15m series A funding round, with investment from the likes of Tiger Capital and Alameda Ventures.

Dutch Finance Official Wants to Ban Retail Investors From Trading Crypto Derivatives

CoinDesk

2022. May. 17. 14:03

Dutch Finance Official Wants to Ban Retail Investors From Trading Crypto Derivatives Regulators think options and futures should only be for professional investors, but the Authority for Financial Markets doesn’t yet have powers for a UK-style ban.

Ransomware Gang Extorted 725 BTC in One Attack, On-Chain Sleuths Find

CoinDesk

2022. May. 17. 14:00

Ransomware Gang Extorted 725 BTC in One Attack, On-Chain Sleuths Find The infamous Conti ring’s internal messages, leaked in February, served as a jumping-off point for a new transaction analysis by Crystal Blockchain.

Certora Raises $36M for Smart Contract Security Tools

CoinDesk

2022. May. 17. 14:00

Certora Raises $36M for Smart Contract Security Tools Jump Crypto led the funding round for the firm, which secures $50 billion of DeFi assets.

CyberConnect Raises $15M to Expand Social Graph Protocol

CoinDesk

2022. May. 17. 13:10

CyberConnect Raises $15M to Expand Social Graph Protocol The project seeks to make user data interoperable between Web 3 dapps.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Retakes $30K as 'Institutional Adoption' Makes Crypto More Like Stonks

CoinDesk

2022. May. 17. 13:00

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Retakes $30K as 'Institutional Adoption' Makes Crypto More Like Stonks The latest moves in crypto markets in context for May 17,2022.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Retakes $30K as 'Institutional Adoption' Makes Crypto More Like Stocks

CoinDesk

2022. May. 17. 13:00

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Retakes $30K as 'Institutional Adoption' Makes Crypto More Like Stocks The latest moves in crypto markets in context for May 17,2022.

Jump-Backed Wormhole Bridge Expands to Algorand Blockchain

CoinDesk

2022. May. 17. 13:00

Jump-Backed Wormhole Bridge Expands to Algorand Blockchain The cross-chain bridge is hoping to capture some of Algorand’s $136 million in DeFi TVL.

EY Unveils Supply Chain Manager on Polygon Network

CoinDesk

2022. May. 17. 12:50

EY Unveils Supply Chain Manager on Polygon Network Big Four consulting firm EY has unveiled its blockchain-based supply chain manager built for the Polygon Nightfall network.

Ernst & Young Unveils Supply Chain Manager on Polygon Network

CoinDesk

2022. May. 17. 12:50

Ernst & Young Unveils Supply Chain Manager on Polygon Network Big Four consulting firm EY has unveiled its blockchain-based supply chain manager built for the Polygon Nightfall network.

Bitcoin, Ether Hover Above Support Amid China Optimism, U.S. Futures Bump

CoinDesk

2022. May. 17. 12:06

Bitcoin, Ether Hover Above Support Amid China Optimism, U.S. Futures Bump Crypto markets added 3.2% on Tuesday after nearly a week of steady declines.

Bitcoin, Ether Hover Above Support Amid China Optimism, US Futures Bump Up

CoinDesk

2022. May. 17. 12:06

Bitcoin, Ether Hover Above Support Amid China Optimism, US Futures Bump Up Crypto markets added 3.2% on Tuesday after nearly a week of steady declines.

Fireblocks Deploys ‘Web3 Engine’ for Firms Eyeing GameFi, NFTs

CoinDesk

2022. May. 17. 11:03

Fireblocks Deploys ‘Web3 Engine’ for Firms Eyeing GameFi, NFTs The custody and wallet tech provider is looking to expand beyond institutions involved in DeFi to a broader developer community around gaming, social media and entertainment.

A16z Addresses Downturn in Inaugural State of Crypto Report

CoinDesk

2022. May. 17. 11:00

A16z Addresses Downturn in Inaugural State of Crypto Report The inaugural report discussed Web 3 trends and why Ethereum remains the dominant blockchain.

Citi Says Fallout From Terra Collapse Unlikely to Hit Wider Financial System

CoinDesk

2022. May. 17. 10:43

Citi Says Fallout From Terra Collapse Unlikely to Hit Wider Financial System Recent weakness in bitcoin and equities doesn’t show any lag or lead effect, the bank’s analysts said.

Coinbase Pares Back Hiring Plans Amid Weak Earnings, Poor Market Condition

CoinDesk

2022. May. 17. 09:53

Coinbase Pares Back Hiring Plans Amid Weak Earnings, Poor Market Condition The exchange previously planned to hire as many as 2,000 employees earlier this year.

Bitcoin Mining Appears to Have Survived Ban in China

CoinDesk

2022. May. 17. 09:23

Bitcoin Mining Appears to Have Survived Ban in China China is once again contributing a significant chunk of the world's bitcoin mining operations despite the ban last year, according to the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF).

BitMEX Starts Spot Exchange on Eve of Co-Founder Hayes' Sentencing

CoinDesk

2022. May. 17. 08:55

BitMEX Starts Spot Exchange on Eve of Co-Founder Hayes' Sentencing BitMEX, one of the longest-running crypto futures exchange, has pushed its spot markets live.

BitMEX Starts Spot Exchange on Eve of Co-Founder Hayes's Sentencing

CoinDesk

2022. May. 17. 08:55

BitMEX Starts Spot Exchange on Eve of Co-Founder Hayes's Sentencing BitMEX, one of the longest-running crypto futures exchange, has pushed its spot markets live.

Terra’s LUNA Gains, Then Slides, After Do Kwon's Fork Proposal

CoinDesk

2022. May. 17. 07:04

Terra’s LUNA Gains, Then Slides, After Do Kwon's Fork Proposal Traders sold the tokens even as founder Do Kwon proposed a separate chain to make up for last week’s implosion of UST.

Breaking Barriers to the Web 3 Creator Economy

CoinDesk

2022. May. 17. 01:43

Breaking Barriers to the Web 3 Creator Economy The latest innovations in blockchain technology are enabling creators to earn more from their work and achieve an unprecedented level of autonomy.

How Not to Run a Cryptocurrency Exchange

CoinDesk

2022. May. 17. 01:04

How Not to Run a Cryptocurrency Exchange At Japan’s Liquid exchange, recently acquired by FTX, warnings were ignored, breaches unreported and employees berated and cursed at, insiders say.

First Mover Asia: Metaverse ETFs Are Underperforming Gaming ETFs; Cryptos Return to the Red

CoinDesk

2022. May. 16. 23:18

First Mover Asia: Metaverse ETFs Are Underperforming Gaming ETFs; Cryptos Return to the Red Public interest continues to grow about the metaverse, but not as much in metaverse ETFs. Does crypto belong in everything?

Coinbase Expands Features, Allowing Some App Users to Access Ethereum-Based Dapps

CoinDesk

2022. May. 16. 22:13

Coinbase Expands Features, Allowing Some App Users to Access Ethereum-Based Dapps Coinbase app users will be able to purchase NFTs across different platforms along with trade on decentralized exchanges.

S&P Global Ratings Forms DeFi Group to Build Out Crypto Framework

CoinDesk

2022. May. 16. 22:03

S&P Global Ratings Forms DeFi Group to Build Out Crypto Framework Chuck Mounts will lead the DeFi group moving forward.

Stronghold Digital Beats Q1 Revenue Estimates, but Misses on Earnings

CoinDesk

2022. May. 16. 21:21

Stronghold Digital Beats Q1 Revenue Estimates, but Misses on Earnings Shares of the bitcoin miner that uses waste coal for energy fell slightly in after-hours trading.

Stronghold Digital Beats Q1 Revenue Estimates, Misses on Earnings

CoinDesk

2022. May. 16. 21:21

Stronghold Digital Beats Q1 Revenue Estimates, Misses on Earnings Shares of the bitcoin miner that uses waste coal for energy fell slightly in after-hours trading.

Market Wrap: Cryptos Mixed as Volatility Fades, Traders Expect Weak Recovery

CoinDesk

2022. May. 16. 20:38

Market Wrap: Cryptos Mixed as Volatility Fades, Traders Expect Weak Recovery Bitcoin (BTC) was roughly flat on Monday as several alternative cryptos (altcoins) underperformed. Analysts expect prices to stabilize as volatility fades.

Brazilian Stock Exchange B3 to Launch Bitcoin Futures Within Six Months

CoinDesk

2022. May. 16. 20:36

Brazilian Stock Exchange B3 to Launch Bitcoin Futures Within Six Months The firm is building an infrastructure to offer crypto market access to end users, CFO André Milanez said on Monday.

Big-Money Investors Who Boosted Bitcoin’s Price Might Now Crash It

CoinDesk

2022. May. 16. 20:36

Big-Money Investors Who Boosted Bitcoin’s Price Might Now Crash It Everyone celebrated the arrival of institutional investors to the bitcoin market as their rising adoption helped send prices soaring. Now, with correlations to traditional markets at an all-time high, fingers are pointing over the market swoon.

Bitcoin lucha en zona de soporte de $27K- $30K, con resistencia en $35K

CoinDesk

2022. May. 16. 20:12

Bitcoin lucha en zona de soporte de $27K- $30K, con resistencia en $35K La ventaja de BTC parece limitada a pesar del soporte a corto plazo.

Brian Forde: Why Congress Needs a Crypto 'Truth Teller'

CoinDesk

2022. May. 16. 19:47

Brian Forde: Why Congress Needs a Crypto 'Truth Teller' He explained Bitcoin to Barack Obama and ran one of the first election campaigns emphasizing crypto. He says Congress needs more people who understand science and technology.

US Agencies Warn of Attempts by North Koreans to Get IT Jobs While Concealing Nationality

CoinDesk

2022. May. 16. 19:04

US Agencies Warn of Attempts by North Koreans to Get IT Jobs While Concealing Nationality In many cases, these workers say they are U.S.-based and/or non North Korean teleworkers, and they often take on virtual currency projects, the agencies said.

Oasis Pro Raises $27M for Crypto Securities Trading Platform

CoinDesk

2022. May. 16. 18:36

Oasis Pro Raises $27M for Crypto Securities Trading Platform CEO Pat LaVecchia, a former MakerDAO compliance adviser, said Oasis Pro is in the “early stages” of integrating with DeFi platforms.

Kwon Proposes Forking Terra, Nixing UST Stablecoin in 'Revival Plan 2'

CoinDesk

2022. May. 16. 17:46

Kwon Proposes Forking Terra, Nixing UST Stablecoin in 'Revival Plan 2' Do Kwon is out with his second attempt at a revival plan for the troubled blockchain.

Kwon Proposes Forking Terra, Nixing UST Stablecoin in ‘Revival Plan 2’

CoinDesk

2022. May. 16. 17:46

Kwon Proposes Forking Terra, Nixing UST Stablecoin in ‘Revival Plan 2’ Do Kwon is out with his second attempt at a revival plan for the troubled blockchain.

Bitcoin Struggles at $27K-$30K Support Zone; Resistance at $35K

CoinDesk

2022. May. 16. 17:23

Bitcoin Struggles at $27K-$30K Support Zone; Resistance at $35K Bitcoin (BTC) upside appears to be limited despite short-term support at $27K and $30K. Momentum signals remain weak, which could stall a relief rally in price.

Crypto Funds Saw Year's Highest Inflows as Terra Crisis Crashed Markets

CoinDesk

2022. May. 16. 16:57

Crypto Funds Saw Year's Highest Inflows as Terra Crisis Crashed Markets Some $274 million flowed into digital asset funds as investors bought the dip during Terra's turmoil kicked off a broad market sell-off.

Regulator's Proposal to Ban Indian Celebrities From Endorsing Crypto Has Not Been Discussed by Ad Policy Body

CoinDesk

2022. May. 16. 16:27

Regulator's Proposal to Ban Indian Celebrities From Endorsing Crypto Has Not Been Discussed by Ad Policy Body India's market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India, has suggested that no celebrities should endorse crypto products.

India's Ad Body Hasn't Discussed Measure to Bar Celebrity Endorsement of Crypto

CoinDesk

2022. May. 16. 16:27

India's Ad Body Hasn't Discussed Measure to Bar Celebrity Endorsement of Crypto India's market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India, has suggested that no celebrities should endorse crypto products.

Portugal Makes U-Turn on Cryptocurrency Tax

CoinDesk

2022. May. 16. 16:24

Portugal Makes U-Turn on Cryptocurrency Tax The Finance Minister in Portugal has confirmed that cryptocurrency will be subject to taxation in the near future.

Bitcoin enfrenta siete semanas seguidas de pérdidas por primera vez

CoinDesk

2022. May. 16. 16:13

Bitcoin enfrenta siete semanas seguidas de pérdidas por primera vez Los temores por la inflación y el sentimiento macroeconómico deficiente han provocado que bitcoin fracase como escudo contra la inflación en las últimas semanas.

Ben Bernanke Not Seeing the Value in Bitcoin

CoinDesk

2022. May. 16. 15:50

Ben Bernanke Not Seeing the Value in Bitcoin The former Fed chair also faulted current monetary policymakers for acting too slow to curb inflation.

Ben Bernanke Says He Doesn't See Value in Bitcoin

CoinDesk

2022. May. 16. 15:50

Ben Bernanke Says He Doesn't See Value in Bitcoin The former Fed chair also faulted current monetary policymakers for acting too slow to curb inflation.

Celsius Network Files Draft S-1 Form to Take Its Mining Unit Public

CoinDesk

2022. May. 16. 15:26

Celsius Network Files Draft S-1 Form to Take Its Mining Unit Public The filing is expected to become effective after the SEC completes its review process, subject to market and other conditions.

Mawson to Develop New Bitcoin Mining Site in Texas

CoinDesk

2022. May. 16. 15:26

Mawson to Develop New Bitcoin Mining Site in Texas The facility could accommodate up to 4 EH/s of mining power. Site development is expected to start this quarter.

German Regulator Calls for New DeFi Laws

CoinDesk

2022. May. 16. 15:21

German Regulator Calls for New DeFi Laws BaFin's Birgit Rodolphe said decentralized applications like insurance, lending and securities could be subject to significant fraud and losses, and called for EU-level laws.

First Mover Americas: May Brings Showers Not Flowers as Bitcoin Languishes in Terra Aftermath

CoinDesk

2022. May. 16. 14:18

First Mover Americas: May Brings Showers Not Flowers as Bitcoin Languishes in Terra Aftermath The latest moves in crypto markets in context for May 16,2022.

Bitcoin Miner Bitfarms Lowers Hashrate Outlook to 6 EH/s This Year

CoinDesk

2022. May. 16. 14:05

Bitcoin Miner Bitfarms Lowers Hashrate Outlook to 6 EH/s This Year The miner is still assessing other opportunities to expand its capacity to as much as 8 EH/s by the end of the year.

Voyager Digital Raises $60M in Private Placement Led by Alameda

CoinDesk

2022. May. 16. 13:34

Voyager Digital Raises $60M in Private Placement Led by Alameda The crypto trading platform said it expects to have liquidity of over $225M after the offering is completed.

Fantom Stablecoin DEI Becomes Latest to Lose Dollar Peg

CoinDesk

2022. May. 16. 12:18

Fantom Stablecoin DEI Becomes Latest to Lose Dollar Peg DEI lost as much as 46 cents in European hours this morning. It follows a trend of several algorithmic stablecoins losing their pegs.

Morgan Stanley Says NFTs Next to Watch After UST Collapse

CoinDesk

2022. May. 16. 11:41

Morgan Stanley Says NFTs Next to Watch After UST Collapse Most speculative and leveraged areas of crypto markets now in focus, the bank’s analysts said.

Bitcoin Sees Seven Straight Weeks of Losses For the First Time

CoinDesk

2022. May. 16. 11:14

Bitcoin Sees Seven Straight Weeks of Losses For the First Time Fears of inflation and poor macroeconomic sentiment have caused bitcoin to fail as an inflation hedge in recent weeks.

Bitcoin Sees 7 Straight Weeks of Losses for the First Time

CoinDesk

2022. May. 16. 11:14

Bitcoin Sees 7 Straight Weeks of Losses for the First Time Fears of inflation and poor macroeconomic sentiment have caused bitcoin to fail as an inflation hedge in recent weeks.

Bitcoin Sees 7 Straight Weeks of Losses for First Time

CoinDesk

2022. May. 16. 11:14

Bitcoin Sees 7 Straight Weeks of Losses for First Time Fears of inflation and poor macroeconomic sentiment have caused bitcoin to fail as an inflation hedge in recent weeks.

Australian Tax Office Warns Crypto Investors on Capital Gains Obligations

CoinDesk

2022. May. 16. 11:00

Australian Tax Office Warns Crypto Investors on Capital Gains Obligations The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has published a guideline that sets out warnings for crypto investors on tax obligations around digital assets and NFTs.

Digital Euro Could Come Out Within Four Years, ECB's Panetta Says

CoinDesk

2022. May. 16. 10:29

Digital Euro Could Come Out Within Four Years, ECB's Panetta Says Peer-to-peer payments among friends could be a first test case, though no final decision’s yet taken, Fabio Panetta said of the central bank digital currency (CBDC).

ECB’s Panetta: Digital Euro Could Come Out Within 4 Years

CoinDesk

2022. May. 16. 10:29

ECB’s Panetta: Digital Euro Could Come Out Within 4 Years Peer-to-peer payments among friends could be a first test case, though no final decision’s yet taken, Fabio Panetta said of the central bank digital currency (CBDC).

Luna Foundation Guard Left With 313 Bitcoin After UST Crash

CoinDesk

2022. May. 16. 09:59

Luna Foundation Guard Left With 313 Bitcoin After UST Crash The Luna Foundation Guard (LFG), official stewards of Terra’s bitcoin reserves, released a statement today documenting how they disbursed millions of dollars worth of crypto in defense of failed UST stabelcoin’s $1 peg.

LFG Reserves Dwindle to Just 313 From 80K After UST Crash

CoinDesk

2022. May. 16. 09:59

LFG Reserves Dwindle to Just 313 From 80K After UST Crash The Luna Foundation Guard (LFG), official stewards of Terra’s bitcoin reserves, released a statement today documenting how they disbursed millions of dollars worth of crypto in defense of failed UST stabelcoin’s $1 peg.

LFG Reserves Dwindle to Just 313 Bitcoins From 80K After UST Crash

CoinDesk

2022. May. 16. 09:59

LFG Reserves Dwindle to Just 313 Bitcoins From 80K After UST Crash The Luna Foundation Guard (LFG), official stewards of Terra’s bitcoin reserves, released a statement today documenting how they disbursed millions of dollars worth of crypto in defense of failed UST stabelcoin’s $1 peg.

Grayscale Investments to List Its First ETF in Europe

CoinDesk

2022. May. 16. 08:38

Grayscale Investments to List Its First ETF in Europe Grayscale is listing its first exchange-traded fund (ETF) in Europe to give investors exposure to companies in finance, technology and digital assets. The fund will trade in the U.K., German and Italy under the GFOF ticker and be open to investors across Europe.

Indian Central Bank Says Cryptos Could Lead to ‘Dollarization’ of Economy: Report

CoinDesk

2022. May. 16. 06:27

Indian Central Bank Says Cryptos Could Lead to ‘Dollarization’ of Economy: Report Cryptos can lead to "dollarization" of a part of the economy, which would be against the country's sovereign interest, according to a report

Nigeria’s SEC Affirms All Digital Assets Are Securities in New Rulebook

CoinDesk

2022. May. 16. 04:21

Nigeria’s SEC Affirms All Digital Assets Are Securities in New Rulebook Rules look to clarify crypto’s role in the economy by providing a regulatory framework.

First Mover Asia: Singapore’s Regulators Will Be Eyeing Local Crypto Companies After Terra Collapse; Bitcoin Rebounds

CoinDesk

2022. May. 15. 22:59

First Mover Asia: Singapore’s Regulators Will Be Eyeing Local Crypto Companies After Terra Collapse; Bitcoin Rebounds Terraform Labs, the Singapore-registered company behind the Terra protocol, doesn’t have a permanent office in the city-state; most major cryptos spend Sunday in the green.

At Nationals Ballpark, Terra’s Bad Week Never Happened

CoinDesk

2022. May. 15. 22:28

At Nationals Ballpark, Terra’s Bad Week Never Happened Terra’s pricey Nationals sponsorship hasn’t made an impact on “Terra Club” workers and fans.

The Collapse of UST and LUNA Was Devastating, but There Is Still Hope for Crypto

CoinDesk

2022. May. 15. 15:00

The Collapse of UST and LUNA Was Devastating, but There Is Still Hope for Crypto When a prominent stablecoin and the token that backs it failed, the broader ecosystem certainly was dealt a blow, but ultimately it is surviving.

Justin Sun Talks USDD Stablecoin in Wake of LUNA/UST Unravel

CoinDesk

2022. May. 14. 17:03

Justin Sun Talks USDD Stablecoin in Wake of LUNA/UST Unravel The controversial crypto entrepreneur explains how an algorithmic stablecoin can still succeed while denying rumors he was behind the de-pegging of Terra’s failed UST.

Do Kwon: ‘I Am Heartbroken’ Over Pain Caused by UST Collapse

CoinDesk

2022. May. 13. 22:32

Do Kwon: ‘I Am Heartbroken’ Over Pain Caused by UST Collapse The admission comes after the stunning demise of the Terra blockchain’s flagship project.

Popular Crypto Data Sites Targeted With Phishing Attack

CoinDesk

2022. May. 13. 22:07

Popular Crypto Data Sites Targeted With Phishing Attack Etherscan, CoinGecko, DeFi Pulse and other sites displayed a suspicious pop-up asking users to connect their wallets.

Argentina Was at the Cusp of a Crypto Boom. The Central Bank Had Other Plans

CoinDesk

2022. May. 13. 21:45

Argentina Was at the Cusp of a Crypto Boom. The Central Bank Had Other Plans The local monetary authority surprised banks by banning them from offering crypto, but so far it's left local exchanges alone.

Market Wrap: Cryptos Are Higher After a Volatile Week

CoinDesk

2022. May. 13. 20:34

Market Wrap: Cryptos Are Higher After a Volatile Week Bitcoin (BTC) bounced around $30K on Friday, although some analysts expect a period of low returns. Meanwhile, there has been less interest in stablecoins amid volatility.

‘Stable in Name Only’: Stablecoin Issuers Speak Out as UST Craters

CoinDesk

2022. May. 13. 19:00

‘Stable in Name Only’: Stablecoin Issuers Speak Out as UST Craters Asset-backed projects want regulators to know: Not all stablecoins are created equal.

Bitcoin Oversold, Resistance at $33K-$35K

CoinDesk

2022. May. 13. 18:33

Bitcoin Oversold, Resistance at $33K-$35K Bitcoin (BTC) is on track for its first consecutive seven-week decline – a sign of negative price momentum. The relief bounce could stall with resistance nearby.

The Human Cost of Lunatic Hubris

CoinDesk

2022. May. 13. 18:28

The Human Cost of Lunatic Hubris erraform Labs' Do Kwon and his collaborators sold a bad bet to tens of thousands of everyday folks. We're beginning to see how immense the harm was.

Do Kwon Proposes Restart of Terra Blockchain as UST, LUNA Plummet

CoinDesk

2022. May. 13. 17:05

Do Kwon Proposes Restart of Terra Blockchain as UST, LUNA Plummet The “Revival Plan” involves redistributing network ownership to UST and LUNA token holders.

Do Kwon’s Proposed Terra ‘Revival’ Puts UST, LUNA Holders in Charge

CoinDesk

2022. May. 13. 17:05

Do Kwon’s Proposed Terra ‘Revival’ Puts UST, LUNA Holders in Charge A “Revival Plan” submitted Friday by the Terraform Labs CEO would redistribute ownership of the network.

Coinbase, MicroStrategy and Other Crypto Stocks Finally See Some Relief After Recent Losses

CoinDesk

2022. May. 13. 15:45

Coinbase, MicroStrategy and Other Crypto Stocks Finally See Some Relief After Recent Losses Shares of many crypto-related stocks had been battered during the week.

Why the Fed Will Go Back to Easy Money

CoinDesk

2022. May. 13. 15:31

Why the Fed Will Go Back to Easy Money Amid a recession and political paralysis, the Federal Reserve will have no choice but to revert to quantitative easing. What will that mean for cryptocurrencies like bitcoin?

CleanSpark, Hut 8 Stocks Lead Bitcoin Miner Rally as Markets Bounce Back

CoinDesk

2022. May. 13. 15:28

CleanSpark, Hut 8 Stocks Lead Bitcoin Miner Rally as Markets Bounce Back Those miners with larger operations and lower costs are winning favor with investors amid volatile market conditions.

Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Discount Widens to All-Time Low of 30.79%

CoinDesk

2022. May. 13. 15:21

Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Discount Widens to All-Time Low of 30.79% The product is one of the only ways for accredited investors in the U.S. to gain exposure to the price movements of bitcoin.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Holds $30K After Turbulent Week, Altcoins Trade Up

CoinDesk

2022. May. 13. 12:47

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Holds $30K After Turbulent Week, Altcoins Trade Up The latest moves in crypto markets in context for May 13,2022.

Galaxy Digital Sees Quarter-to-Date Loss of $300M

CoinDesk

2022. May. 13. 12:40

Galaxy Digital Sees Quarter-to-Date Loss of $300M Cryptocurrency-focused financial services firm Galaxy Digital (GLXY) said it expects it had a loss of around $300 million so far this quarter.

Terra Blockchain Resumes Following 9-Hour Halt

CoinDesk

2022. May. 13. 11:52

Terra Blockchain Resumes Following 9-Hour Halt The Terra blockchain has resumed activity following a halt of around nine hours while validators plotted a route out of its ongoing crisis.

Elon Musk Puts Twitter Take Over on Hold, Twitter Shares Tank

CoinDesk

2022. May. 13. 10:31

Elon Musk Puts Twitter Take Over on Hold, Twitter Shares Tank Tesla CEO Elon Musk has stated that the $54.20-a-share deal to takeover Twitter is on hold, due to media reports around spam bots.

Elon Musk Says He's Committed to Twitter Deal After Putting It on Hold

CoinDesk

2022. May. 13. 10:31

Elon Musk Says He's Committed to Twitter Deal After Putting It on Hold Tesla CEO Elon Musk has stated that the $54.20-a-share deal to takeover Twitter is on hold, due to media reports around spam bots.

Nomura Starts Trading Crypto Derivatives, Joining Rivals Goldman, JPMorgan

CoinDesk

2022. May. 13. 09:56

Nomura Starts Trading Crypto Derivatives, Joining Rivals Goldman, JPMorgan The Japanese investment bank began trading cryptocurrency derivative contracts this week, joining rivals including Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan in giving clients a way to access the crypto market.

OKX Delists Terra's LUNA and UST Citing User Protection

CoinDesk

2022. May. 13. 09:23

OKX Delists Terra's LUNA and UST Citing User Protection Margin, borrowing services have paused since Asian morning hours, and UST pairings would be terminated later today.

Binance, OKX Delist Terra's LUNA and UST Citing User Protection

CoinDesk

2022. May. 13. 09:23

Binance, OKX Delist Terra's LUNA and UST Citing User Protection The two crypto exchanges ended trading related to the Terra tokens after UST lost its peg and LUNA slumped more than 99%.

Cardano’s ADA Jumps 40% to Lead Recovery in Major Cryptos; Sentiment Remains in 'Extreme Fear'

CoinDesk

2022. May. 13. 09:11

Cardano’s ADA Jumps 40% to Lead Recovery in Major Cryptos; Sentiment Remains in 'Extreme Fear' Crypto markets added over 13% to capitalization in the past 24 hours even as inflation concerns persist.

Cardano’s ADA Jumps 40% to Lead Recovery in Major Cryptos, Sentiment Remains in 'Extreme Fear'

CoinDesk

2022. May. 13. 09:11

Cardano’s ADA Jumps 40% to Lead Recovery in Major Cryptos, Sentiment Remains in 'Extreme Fear' Crypto markets added over 13% to capitalization in the past 24 hours even as inflation concerns persist.

Crypto Related Stocks in Asia See Volatile Trading Amid Bitcoin Recovery

CoinDesk

2022. May. 13. 07:30

Crypto Related Stocks in Asia See Volatile Trading Amid Bitcoin Recovery Traditional market investors risked off publicly traded companies related to the crypto sector amid a drop in prices this week.

Crypto-Related Stocks in Asia See Volatile Trading Amid Bitcoin Recovery

CoinDesk

2022. May. 13. 07:30

Crypto-Related Stocks in Asia See Volatile Trading Amid Bitcoin Recovery Traditional market investors risked off publicly traded companies related to the crypto sector amid a drop in prices this week.

LUNA, UST Still Available on FTX and Other Exchanges Despite Terra Blockchain Halt

CoinDesk

2022. May. 13. 04:19

LUNA, UST Still Available on FTX and Other Exchanges Despite Terra Blockchain Halt Transactions conducted during the blockchain halt are not considered to be final as they can’t be settled.

Terra Validators Halt Blockchain for Second Time to Plot Next Steps

CoinDesk

2022. May. 13. 02:32

Terra Validators Halt Blockchain for Second Time to Plot Next Steps The blockchain was halted earlier Thursday after the governance token LUNA fell in price.

Yellen Call for 'Responsible' Crypto Innovation Is Right

CoinDesk

2022. May. 13. 01:41

Yellen Call for 'Responsible' Crypto Innovation Is Right Pennsylvania Congressman Glen Thompson has proposed a thoughtful, well-formulated blueprint for "crypto regulation” that aligns with the U.S. Treasury Department’s proposals.

First Mover Asia: Terra’s Planetary Collapse Is Taking Down Crypto Lending; Altcoins Plummet

CoinDesk

2022. May. 12. 23:51

First Mover Asia: Terra’s Planetary Collapse Is Taking Down Crypto Lending; Altcoins Plummet Data suggests that many traders are moving their assets from DeFi protocols; bitcoin rallies after falling below $26,000 in Thursday trading.

First Mover Asia: Terra’s Planetary Collapse Is Taking Down Crypto Lending, Altcoins Plummet

CoinDesk

2022. May. 12. 23:51

First Mover Asia: Terra’s Planetary Collapse Is Taking Down Crypto Lending, Altcoins Plummet Data suggests that many traders are moving their assets from DeFi protocols; bitcoin rallies after falling below $26,000 in Thursday trading.

Core Scientific Cites Crypto Market Turmoil in Lowering Its Growth Outlook

CoinDesk

2022. May. 12. 22:48

Core Scientific Cites Crypto Market Turmoil in Lowering Its Growth Outlook The miner is also being approached with potential M&A deals as some other miners are struggling to finance their growth.

Kevin Zhou on UST'S Roller Coaster Ride and Where It Goes From Here

CoinDesk

2022. May. 12. 22:10

Kevin Zhou on UST'S Roller Coaster Ride and Where It Goes From Here The Galois Capital co-founder foresaw the problems with UST, and joined CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” to discuss what could happen to it now.

Kevin Zhou on UST's Roller-Coaster Ride and Where It Goes From Here

CoinDesk

2022. May. 12. 22:10

Kevin Zhou on UST's Roller-Coaster Ride and Where It Goes From Here The Galois Capital co-founder foresaw the problems with UST, and joined CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” to discuss what could happen to it now.

QuickNode Acquires NFT Analytics Platform Icy Tools

CoinDesk

2022. May. 12. 21:52

QuickNode Acquires NFT Analytics Platform Icy Tools Financial details for the blockchain development platform’s first acquisition were not disclosed.

New York Man Arrested, Charged With Fraud For Alleged Role in $59M Crypto Pyramid Scheme

CoinDesk

2022. May. 12. 21:44

New York Man Arrested, Charged With Fraud For Alleged Role in $59M Crypto Pyramid Scheme A New York man has been arrested and charged with fraud for his role in alleged crypto investing scheme “EminiFX."

N.Y. Man Arrested, Charged With Fraud for Alleged Role in $59M Crypto Pyramid Scheme

CoinDesk

2022. May. 12. 21:44

N.Y. Man Arrested, Charged With Fraud for Alleged Role in $59M Crypto Pyramid Scheme A New York man has been arrested and charged with fraud for his role in alleged crypto investing scheme “EminiFX.”

Libra Creator David Marcus Begins New Lightning Network Venture, Lightspark

CoinDesk

2022. May. 12. 21:15

Libra Creator David Marcus Begins New Lightning Network Venture, Lightspark Details are vague, but Lightspark has raised an undisclosed funding round co-led by Andreessen Horowitz and Paradigm.

Derivatives' Old Guard Fights FTX Chief Over Plan to Cut Out Middlemen

CoinDesk

2022. May. 12. 20:49

Derivatives' Old Guard Fights FTX Chief Over Plan to Cut Out Middlemen FTX chief Sam Bankman-Fried spent hours before U.S. lawmakers Thursday defending his request to allow customers to directly clear margin-backed crypto derivatives. The existing derivatives industry and its allies argued he’s seeking a power that could stretch well beyond crypto.

FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Buys 7.6% Stake in Robinhood

CoinDesk

2022. May. 12. 20:47

FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Buys 7.6% Stake in Robinhood The buy represents a 7.6% stake in the popular trading app.

Core Scientific Cuts Hashrate Outlook, Q1 Revenue Misses Estimates

CoinDesk

2022. May. 12. 20:30

Core Scientific Cuts Hashrate Outlook, Q1 Revenue Misses Estimates Despite the news, shares of the miner were up in after-hours trading.

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Stabilizes as Altcoins Underperform; Expect More Volatility

CoinDesk

2022. May. 12. 20:18

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Stabilizes as Altcoins Underperform; Expect More Volatility Bitcoin (BTC) is experiencing less selling pressure relative to some altcoins, which is a risk-off signal. Analysts expect more volatility because of ongoing stablecoin risks.

Bill Miller Sold Some of His Bitcoin to Meet Margin Calls

CoinDesk

2022. May. 12. 19:24

Bill Miller Sold Some of His Bitcoin to Meet Margin Calls The longtime bitcoin bull remains so, reminding that he's held the crypto through three 80% drawdowns.

Meltem Demirors: 'If I Dress Like a Disco Ball, Let Me'

CoinDesk

2022. May. 12. 19:10

Meltem Demirors: 'If I Dress Like a Disco Ball, Let Me' She's a crypto OG. Stylish. Unapologetic. And a priestess of her own cult.

Bitcoin Holding Support Above $27K; Resistance at $35K-$40K

CoinDesk

2022. May. 12. 18:36

Bitcoin Holding Support Above $27K; Resistance at $35K-$40K Bitcoin (BTC) could see a short-term relief bounce as countertrend exhaustion signals appeared on the daily chart. Still, negative long-term momentum means upside is limited from here.

Crypto Risk Monitoring Firm Solidus Labs Raises $45M

CoinDesk

2022. May. 12. 17:43

Crypto Risk Monitoring Firm Solidus Labs Raises $45M Liberty City Ventures led the round for the market surveillance and risk monitoring startup, which has several ex-regulators as backers or advisors.

Block’s Stock Would Shine if It Not for its Association With Bitcoin, Mizuho Says

CoinDesk

2022. May. 12. 16:35

Block’s Stock Would Shine if It Not for its Association With Bitcoin, Mizuho Says Block’s fundamentals are improving, but the company's association with bitcoin is weighing on its shares, according to the investment bank.

Block’s Stock Would Shine if It Not for Its Link to Bitcoin, Mizuho Says

CoinDesk

2022. May. 12. 16:35

Block’s Stock Would Shine if It Not for Its Link to Bitcoin, Mizuho Says Block’s fundamentals are improving, but the company's association with bitcoin is weighing on its shares, according to the investment bank.

LUNA Issuer Terra Halts Blockchain After Week of Losses

CoinDesk

2022. May. 12. 16:29

LUNA Issuer Terra Halts Blockchain After Week of Losses The price of LUNA has fallen too low to prevent governance attacks, according to Terraform Labs.

LUNA, UST Issuer Terra Restarts Blockchain After Brief Shutdown

CoinDesk

2022. May. 12. 16:29

LUNA, UST Issuer Terra Restarts Blockchain After Brief Shutdown The price of LUNA has fallen too low to prevent governance attacks, according to Terraform Labs.

Brazil’s Largest Brokerage XP Set to Launch Crypto Trading Feature

CoinDesk

2022. May. 12. 16:03

Brazil’s Largest Brokerage XP Set to Launch Crypto Trading Feature Built on Nasdaq's trading technology, the platform will allow users to buy bitcoin and ether.

Brazil’s Largest Brokerage, XP, Set to Launch Crypto Trading Feature

CoinDesk

2022. May. 12. 16:03

Brazil’s Largest Brokerage, XP, Set to Launch Crypto Trading Feature Built on Nasdaq's trading technology, the platform will allow users to buy bitcoin and ether.

Teller Finance Wants to Diversify DeFi With Travel Insurance

CoinDesk

2022. May. 12. 16:00

Teller Finance Wants to Diversify DeFi With Travel Insurance Teller’s CreditFi platform lets USDC holders earn yield by lending capital to Koala Insurance.

Teller Finance Diversifying DeFi With Travel Insurance

CoinDesk

2022. May. 12. 16:00

Teller Finance Diversifying DeFi With Travel Insurance Teller’s CreditFi platform lets USDC holders earn yield by lending capital to Koala Insurance.

Investor Concerns About Galaxy Digital's LUNA Exposure Are Overblown, BTIG Says

CoinDesk

2022. May. 12. 15:50

Investor Concerns About Galaxy Digital's LUNA Exposure Are Overblown, BTIG Says Galaxy Digital’s stock has plummeted more than 40% this week, but a BTIG analyst says LUNA-related concerns are unwarranted.

Global Crypto Regulatory Body Is Coming Soon, Says Top Official

CoinDesk

2022. May. 12. 14:08

Global Crypto Regulatory Body Is Coming Soon, Says Top Official A joint body to coordinate efforts at regulating crypto at the global level could become a reality in the next year, according to IOSCO chair Ashley Alder.

First Mover Americas: BTC Drops 2020 Levels of $25K and Tether Loses $1 Peg

CoinDesk

2022. May. 12. 13:55

First Mover Americas: BTC Drops 2020 Levels of $25K and Tether Loses $1 Peg The latest moves in crypto markets in context for May 12,2022.

First Mover Americas: BTC Drops to 2020 Levels of $25K; Tether Loses $1 Peg

CoinDesk

2022. May. 12. 13:55

First Mover Americas: BTC Drops to 2020 Levels of $25K; Tether Loses $1 Peg The latest moves in crypto markets in context for May 12,2022.

Soluna Receives $35M From Spring Lane to Build Green Data Centers

CoinDesk

2022. May. 12. 13:39

Soluna Receives $35M From Spring Lane to Build Green Data Centers The money brings Soluna’s total funding for data centers co-located with renewable energy assets to $100 million.

6th Man Ventures Raises $145M for Crypto Fund: Report

CoinDesk

2022. May. 12. 13:28

6th Man Ventures Raises $145M for Crypto Fund: Report It’s the second fund for the venture capital firm led by The Block founder Mike Dudas.

Startup cripto Belo levanta $3 millones en ronda seed para expandirse a Brasil y México

CoinDesk

2022. May. 12. 13:19

Startup cripto Belo levanta $3 millones en ronda seed para expandirse a Brasil y México La compañía argentina también planea lanzar servicios para empresas en el segundo trimestre de 2022.

Blue Studios, Unstoppable Domains Roll Out Family Crypto Wallets

CoinDesk

2022. May. 12. 13:00

Blue Studios, Unstoppable Domains Roll Out Family Crypto Wallets In addition to the wallet product, the two companies are launching a Family DAO product.

Why One Adviser Is Pumping the Brakes on Crypto

CoinDesk

2022. May. 12. 13:00

Why One Adviser Is Pumping the Brakes on Crypto Financial advisors and crypto assets don’t historically mix, and despite all the progress the industry has made, that’s often still the case.

Why One Advisor Is Pumping the Brakes on Crypto

CoinDesk

2022. May. 12. 13:00

Why One Advisor Is Pumping the Brakes on Crypto Financial advisors and crypto assets don’t historically mix, and despite all the progress the industry has made, that’s often still the case.

Crypto Investing Means Staying Positive Amid Volatility

CoinDesk

2022. May. 12. 12:50

Crypto Investing Means Staying Positive Amid Volatility The price of bitcoin is dropping, bringing the entire crypto market down to earth. Will that put a damper on mainstream adoption?

PancakeSwap Aims to Reduce Cake Supply and Increase Farming Rewards

CoinDesk

2022. May. 12. 12:49

PancakeSwap Aims to Reduce Cake Supply and Increase Farming Rewards A governance proposal centered around tokenomics has been put forth by Pancakeswap, the largest DeFi application on the Binance Chain.

Terra-Based DeFi Protocol Anchor Proposes Cutting UST Yield Rates to 4%

CoinDesk

2022. May. 12. 12:18

Terra-Based DeFi Protocol Anchor Proposes Cutting UST Yield Rates to 4% The proposal comes amid ongoing concerns regarding the long-term stability of Terra tokens LUNA and UST.

Chainalysis Raises $170M at $8.6B Valuation

CoinDesk

2022. May. 12. 12:17

Chainalysis Raises $170M at $8.6B Valuation The crypto sleuthing firm says it tools monitor $1 trillion worth of transactions every month.

Lighthouse Raises $7M to Be the Search Engine of the Metaverse

CoinDesk

2022. May. 12. 11:30

Lighthouse Raises $7M to Be the Search Engine of the Metaverse The platform is looking to bring interoperability to an array of virtual worlds.

Terra Proposes Token Burn and Increase in Pool Size to Stop UST Dilution

CoinDesk

2022. May. 12. 09:45

Terra Proposes Token Burn and Increase in Pool Size to Stop UST Dilution Terra believes that decreasing the amount of UST in circulation, while increasing the amount of available LUNA, is the easiest way to return the UST to a peg.

Crypto Banking Platform BVNK Raises $40M to Drive Regulatory Push

CoinDesk

2022. May. 12. 09:41

Crypto Banking Platform BVNK Raises $40M to Drive Regulatory Push BVNK, a banking and payments platform targeting businesses seeking crypto integration, has raised $40 million in Series A funding.

Terra’s LUNA Has Dropped 99.7% in Under a Week. That’s Good for UST

CoinDesk

2022. May. 12. 09:39

Terra’s LUNA Has Dropped 99.7% in Under a Week. That’s Good for UST The price of LUNA tokens slid 96% in the past 24 hours alone, prompting more to be minted in a mechanism that helped lift the value of UST.

Australian Crypto ETF Listings Kick Off With Low Volumes Amid Crypto Correction

CoinDesk

2022. May. 12. 08:36

Australian Crypto ETF Listings Kick Off With Low Volumes Amid Crypto Correction Three crypto ETFs went live in Australia as bitcoin struggles to turn the tide following a devastating move to the downside.

Tether Loses $1 Peg, Bitcoin Drops to 2020 Levels of near $24K

CoinDesk

2022. May. 12. 07:26

Tether Loses $1 Peg, Bitcoin Drops to 2020 Levels of near $24K Weak sentiment around stablecoins may have contributed to USDT’s depegging this morning.

Ether Futures Lead $1.2B in Liquidations, Crypto Market Cap Drops 16% Overnight

CoinDesk

2022. May. 12. 06:14

Ether Futures Lead $1.2B in Liquidations, Crypto Market Cap Drops 16% Overnight The past 24 hours were among the biggest crypto market drops in recent months.

Citadel Securities, BlackRock, Gemini Slam Social Media Accusations of Involvement With UST Collapse

CoinDesk

2022. May. 12. 05:23

Citadel Securities, BlackRock, Gemini Slam Social Media Accusations of Involvement With UST Collapse A conspiracy theory that began on 4chan and was amplified by Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has been met with swift denials by all parties allegedly involved.

Cathie Wood's Ark Invest Grabs More Than Half a Million Coinbase Shares as Exchange's Stock Plummets

CoinDesk

2022. May. 12. 04:39

Cathie Wood's Ark Invest Grabs More Than Half a Million Coinbase Shares as Exchange's Stock Plummets Shares of Coinbase Global (COIN) dove almost 25% on Wednesday after reporting disappointing first-quarter earnings.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin at 16-Month Low as UST Collapse Shows Risks of 'Algo' Stablecoins

CoinDesk

2022. May. 11. 23:38

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin at 16-Month Low as UST Collapse Shows Risks of 'Algo' Stablecoins A number of algorithm-based stablecoins have already failed; bitcoin and other cryptos see deep red.

Regulators Should Pay Attention to UST

CoinDesk

2022. May. 11. 23:01

Regulators Should Pay Attention to UST Over the weekend, algorithmic stablecoin TerraUSD (UST) broke its peg. It broke it again on Monday, and has yet to recover. Regulators may have to take a closer look at this particular model of stablecoin.

The LUNA and UST Crash Explained in 5 Charts

CoinDesk

2022. May. 11. 22:12

The LUNA and UST Crash Explained in 5 Charts One of the earliest signs that things were going wrong for Terra came when UST deposits on Anchor started dropping Saturday.

Arrington Capital Scrubs $100M Anchor Yield Fund From Website After UST Upheaval

CoinDesk

2022. May. 11. 21:41

Arrington Capital Scrubs $100M Anchor Yield Fund From Website After UST Upheaval The noted crypto investment firm removed mention of the fund from its website, citing decreased demand.

After DeFi, DeSoc: Finding Web 3’s Soul

CoinDesk

2022. May. 11. 21:12

After DeFi, DeSoc: Finding Web 3’s Soul By using Web 3’s building blocks to represent social identity, the ecosystem can overcome its current limitations and bring about a decentralized society.

Bitcoin Miner Iris Energy Reiterates Hashrate View While Revenue Misses Estimates

CoinDesk

2022. May. 11. 20:52

Bitcoin Miner Iris Energy Reiterates Hashrate View While Revenue Misses Estimates The miner’s adjusted EBITDA margin slipped to 48% in the fiscal third quarter versus 72% in the prior quarter and 57% a year ago.

Bitcoin Miner Iris Energy Reiterates Hashrate View; Revenue Misses Estimates

CoinDesk

2022. May. 11. 20:52

Bitcoin Miner Iris Energy Reiterates Hashrate View; Revenue Misses Estimates The miner’s adjusted EBITDA margin slipped to 48% in the fiscal third quarter versus 72% in the prior quarter and 57% a year ago.

'Failure Should Be an Option,' Senator Pat Toomey Says of UST Turmoil

CoinDesk

2022. May. 11. 20:51

'Failure Should Be an Option,' Senator Pat Toomey Says of UST Turmoil Sen. Pat Toomey, the Banking Committee’s top Republican, doesn’t want asset-backed stablecoins tarnished by the UST drama.

'Failure Should Be an Option,' US Sen. Pat Toomey Says of UST Turmoil

CoinDesk

2022. May. 11. 20:51

'Failure Should Be an Option,' US Sen. Pat Toomey Says of UST Turmoil Sen. Pat Toomey, the Banking Committee’s top Republican, doesn’t want asset-backed stablecoins tarnished by the UST drama.

Market Wrap: Cryptos Extend Losses as LUNA Plunges

CoinDesk

2022. May. 11. 20:34

Market Wrap: Cryptos Extend Losses as LUNA Plunges Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptos declined on Wednesday amid stress in stablecoins. LUNA plunged by 96% and Solana's SOL token saw a 30% dip. Option traders are seeking downside protection.

'$DAI Will Die' Tweet Twisted Back on Terra's Kwon as UST Loses $1 Peg

CoinDesk

2022. May. 11. 20:18

'$DAI Will Die' Tweet Twisted Back on Terra's Kwon as UST Loses $1 Peg DAI briefly surpassed UST as the biggest DeFi stablecoin on Wednesday.

Do Kwon Is the Elizabeth Holmes of Crypto

CoinDesk

2022. May. 11. 20:17

Do Kwon Is the Elizabeth Holmes of Crypto If you promise investors something impossible, is it a crime?

Grayscale Had ‘Productive’ Meeting With SEC on Bitcoin ETF Conversion

CoinDesk

2022. May. 11. 20:03

Grayscale Had ‘Productive’ Meeting With SEC on Bitcoin ETF Conversion To date, the SEC has approved several futures-based Bitcoin ETF products, but has delayed or outright rejected all spot Bitcoin ETF applications.

Crypto Fund Arca Doubled Down on UST Amid Stablecoin’s Collapse

CoinDesk

2022. May. 11. 20:01

Crypto Fund Arca Doubled Down on UST Amid Stablecoin’s Collapse “UST will ultimately maintain its peg,” the hedge fund told partners Tuesday in a note obtained by CoinDesk.

EU Commission Favors Ban on Large-Scale Stablecoins, Document Shows

CoinDesk

2022. May. 11. 18:42

EU Commission Favors Ban on Large-Scale Stablecoins, Document Shows The tough approach could see rivals to fiat currency outlawed in the bloc.

Bitcoin Struggles Near $27K-$30K Support Zone

CoinDesk

2022. May. 11. 18:02

Bitcoin Struggles Near $27K-$30K Support Zone Bitcoin (BTC) is deeply oversold on the daily chart, but upside appears limited as long-term momentum deteriorates. Initial support is between $27K-$30K.

Bitcoin Miner Argo Blockchain 'Leans Toward' Designing Custom Miners With Intel Chips

CoinDesk

2022. May. 11. 17:56

Bitcoin Miner Argo Blockchain 'Leans Toward' Designing Custom Miners With Intel Chips Custom bitcoin mining rigs will allow miners to design their own machines, instead of having to settle for ready-made ones from a duopoly of manufacturers.

UST Meltdown Hasn't Spurred US Financial Stability Council Meeting: Sources

CoinDesk

2022. May. 11. 17:44

UST Meltdown Hasn't Spurred US Financial Stability Council Meeting: Sources As one of crypto world’s major stablecoins – TerraUSD (UST) – slid toward disaster this week, it hasn’t triggered any meetings of U.S. government officials. Despite the recent federal stance that stablecoins could pose a rising threat to the U.S. financial system, the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) hasn’t gathered to weigh the potential hazards from UST, according to two people with knowledge of the situation.

Nubank, Brazil’s Largest Digital Bank, Launches Bitcoin and Ether Trading

CoinDesk

2022. May. 11. 17:36

Nubank, Brazil’s Largest Digital Bank, Launches Bitcoin and Ether Trading The trading and custody service is being provided by blockchain infrastructure company Paxos.

FASB to Review Accounting Rules for Digital Assets Held on Balance Sheets: Report

CoinDesk

2022. May. 11. 17:03

FASB to Review Accounting Rules for Digital Assets Held on Balance Sheets: Report A clearer framework for how companies might account for crypto might pave the way greater adoption.

5 US States Issue Emergency Orders to Shut Down Metaverse Casino With Alleged Russian Ties

CoinDesk

2022. May. 11. 16:30

5 US States Issue Emergency Orders to Shut Down Metaverse Casino With Alleged Russian Ties Regulators in five U.S. states issued emergency orders on Wednesday requiring a metaverse casino with alleged Russian ties to immediately halt the sale of its non-fungible tokens (NFTs), citing fraud, deceit and registration violations.

UST’s Do Kwon Was Behind Earlier Failed Stablecoin, Ex-Terra Colleagues Say

CoinDesk

2022. May. 11. 15:15

UST’s Do Kwon Was Behind Earlier Failed Stablecoin, Ex-Terra Colleagues Say Basis Cash, an algorithmic stablecoin project founded by the anonymous “Rick” and “Morty” in 2020, was actually the work of Terraform Labs employees.

‘Animal Crossing Meets Minecraft’: Branch Raises $12.5M for Play-to-Earn Project

CoinDesk

2022. May. 11. 15:00

‘Animal Crossing Meets Minecraft’: Branch Raises $12.5M for Play-to-Earn Project Dragonfly, Polychain and Coinbase Ventures were all participants in the game’s seed round.

Moneda digital de Chile debería también funcionar sin conexión, según presidenta del banco central

CoinDesk

2022. May. 11. 14:12

Moneda digital de Chile debería también funcionar sin conexión, según presidenta del banco central Los principios de diseño se darán a conocer a finales de esta semana, aunque no se ha tomado una decisión final sobre la moneda digital.

FTX US Reveals New York Trust Charter Application

CoinDesk

2022. May. 11. 13:57

FTX US Reveals New York Trust Charter Application FTX US has applied for a trust charter with the New York financial services regulator which would allow it to operate in New York and offer its products to users.

Coinbase Shares Plunge as Weak Earnings Prompt Near-Term Caution

CoinDesk

2022. May. 11. 13:22

Coinbase Shares Plunge as Weak Earnings Prompt Near-Term Caution Wall Street analysts lowered share-price targets for the crypto exchange after its first-quarter earnings report.

Hive to Consolidate Shares to Attract More Institutional Investors

CoinDesk

2022. May. 11. 13:14

Hive to Consolidate Shares to Attract More Institutional Investors The miner will have about 82 million shares from 411 million, after consolidation.

Coinbase Ventures Backs Moralis' $40M Funding Round

CoinDesk

2022. May. 11. 13:14

Coinbase Ventures Backs Moralis' $40M Funding Round Moralis provides a development platform for building and launching Web 3 games, apps and NFTs.

Germany Publishes First Nationwide Tax Guide for Crypto

CoinDesk

2022. May. 11. 13:00

Germany Publishes First Nationwide Tax Guide for Crypto The finance ministry letter deals with the income tax treatment of mining, staking, lending, hard forks and airdrops.

MARA Raises $23M From Coinbase, Alameda to Spread Crypto Adoption Across Africa

CoinDesk

2022. May. 11. 13:00

MARA Raises $23M From Coinbase, Alameda to Spread Crypto Adoption Across Africa The exchange is holding Web 3 hackathons and launching products in a pan-African campaign.

Bancor 3 Goes Live With Polygon, Yearn, Others as Partners

CoinDesk

2022. May. 11. 12:43

Bancor 3 Goes Live With Polygon, Yearn, Others as Partners The new impermanent loss-protected liquidity solution aims to make DeFi staking easier for DAOs and their token holders.

Headline Inflation Slowed to 8.3% in April, But Core Inflation Keeps Rising

CoinDesk

2022. May. 11. 12:37

Headline Inflation Slowed to 8.3% in April, But Core Inflation Keeps Rising The consumer price index (CPI), reported by the Labor Department, was at 8.3% in April, down from 8.5% in March.

Inflation Rose to 8.3% in April, With Monthly Core CPI Doubling from March

CoinDesk

2022. May. 11. 12:37

Inflation Rose to 8.3% in April, With Monthly Core CPI Doubling from March The consumer price index (CPI), reported by the Labor Department, was at 8.3% in April, down from 8.5% in March.

Galaxy Digital Shares Jump 5.5% After Buyback Announcement

CoinDesk

2022. May. 11. 12:34

Galaxy Digital Shares Jump 5.5% After Buyback Announcement GLXY has dropped by about 20% since Monday, when the firm reported $111.7 million in losses.

Slumping Galaxy Digital Announces Share Repurchase Plan

CoinDesk

2022. May. 11. 12:34

Slumping Galaxy Digital Announces Share Repurchase Plan GLXY has dropped by about 20% since Monday, when the firm reported $111.7 million in losses.

Merge Testing on Ethereum: What Is It and Why Does It Matter?

CoinDesk

2022. May. 11. 11:30

Merge Testing on Ethereum: What Is It and Why Does It Matter? Ethereum’s developers are using new testing infrastructure to assess network mechanics and client readiness ahead of the Merge.

The9 Buys Data Center in Kyrgyzstan to Host 7,500 Antminers

CoinDesk

2022. May. 11. 11:18

The9 Buys Data Center in Kyrgyzstan to Host 7,500 Antminers The firm expects the 31.5 MW facility to be ready in July.

Terra Founder Do Kwon Supports Community's UST Proposal; LUNA Slides

CoinDesk

2022. May. 11. 11:09

Terra Founder Do Kwon Supports Community's UST Proposal; LUNA Slides Kwon said Terra endorses a community proposal that seeks to bring UST back to its intended $1 peg.

Terra Founder Do Kwon Supports Community's UST Proposal, LUNA Slides

CoinDesk

2022. May. 11. 11:09

Terra Founder Do Kwon Supports Community's UST Proposal, LUNA Slides Kwon said Terra endorses a community proposal that seeks to bring UST back to its intended $1 peg.

Anchor Community Submits Proposal to Restore UST Peg

CoinDesk

2022. May. 11. 10:39

Anchor Community Submits Proposal to Restore UST Peg Community members form Anchor have submitted proposals to save the UST peg.

Stepn’s ‘Move-to-Earn’ Model Has Crypto Analysts Seeing Value in Long Run

CoinDesk

2022. May. 11. 09:30

Stepn’s ‘Move-to-Earn’ Model Has Crypto Analysts Seeing Value in Long Run This blockchain-based application's users must purchase a "virtual sneaker" NFT to earn crypto rewards. Consumer advisory: They start at around $800.

Stepn’s ‘Move-to-Earn’ Model Has Crypto Analysts Seeing Long-Term Value

CoinDesk

2022. May. 11. 09:30

Stepn’s ‘Move-to-Earn’ Model Has Crypto Analysts Seeing Long-Term Value This blockchain-based application's users must purchase a "virtual sneaker" NFT to earn crypto rewards. Consumer advisory: They start at around $800.

Global Financial Stability Watchdog FSB Says It Could Write Crypto Rulebook

CoinDesk

2022. May. 11. 09:00

Global Financial Stability Watchdog FSB Says It Could Write Crypto Rulebook The Basel-based FSB joins tax and money-laundering bodies in responding to calls for coordinated action

UST Falls to $0.35, Terra Futures See $106M in Liquidations

CoinDesk

2022. May. 11. 08:33

UST Falls to $0.35, Terra Futures See $106M in Liquidations Some 58% of LUNA traders were betting on higher prices even as the tokens fell yesterday.

UST Falls to 35 Cents, Terra Futures See $106M in Liquidations

CoinDesk

2022. May. 11. 08:33

UST Falls to 35 Cents, Terra Futures See $106M in Liquidations Some 58% of LUNA traders were betting on higher prices even as the tokens fell yesterday.

Bitcoin Flirts With $30K During Asia Trading Day as Luna Foundation Guard Fights to Defend UST Peg

CoinDesk

2022. May. 11. 08:26

Bitcoin Flirts With $30K During Asia Trading Day as Luna Foundation Guard Fights to Defend UST Peg High balances on exchanges due to LFG using bitcoin reserves to defend stablecoin peg, says Glassnode analyst

Lloyd’s-Licensed Broker Launches Crypto Insurance Product

CoinDesk

2022. May. 11. 08:00

Lloyd’s-Licensed Broker Launches Crypto Insurance Product The Daylight insurance offering for crypto firms begins with technology liability and cyber insurance.

Terra’s LUNA Drops to Under $8 After 90% Weekly Plunge

CoinDesk

2022. May. 11. 06:55

Terra’s LUNA Drops to Under $8 After 90% Weekly Plunge Value locked on Anchor, Terra’s largest DeFi protocol, dropped some $11 billion in the past two days.

Terra’s LUNA Drops to Almost $1 After 90% Weekly Plunge

CoinDesk

2022. May. 11. 06:55

Terra’s LUNA Drops to Almost $1 After 90% Weekly Plunge Value locked on Anchor, Terra’s largest DeFi protocol, dropped some $11 billion in the past two days.

Coinbase Has No Risk of Bankruptcy, New 10-Q Disclosure Langauge Is SEC Requirement, CEO Armstrong Says

CoinDesk

2022. May. 11. 04:45

Coinbase Has No Risk of Bankruptcy, New 10-Q Disclosure Langauge Is SEC Requirement, CEO  Armstrong Says The new language points out that customers could be treated as general unsecured creditors if there ever were to be such proceedings.

Coinbase Has No Risk of Bankruptcy, New 10-Q Disclosure Language is SEC Requirement, CEO Armstrong Says

CoinDesk

2022. May. 11. 04:45

Coinbase Has No Risk of Bankruptcy, New 10-Q Disclosure Language is SEC Requirement, CEO Armstrong Says The new language points out that customers could be treated as general unsecured creditors if there ever were to be such proceedings.

First Mover Asia: Crypto Market Decline Underlines Its Unpredictability; Bitcoin Holds at $31K

CoinDesk

2022. May. 10. 23:40

First Mover Asia: Crypto Market Decline Underlines Its Unpredictability; Bitcoin Holds at $31K Most signs have pointed downward, but predicting price trends in the days and weeks ahead is difficult; cryptos have a mixed day.

UST’s Bitcoin Reserve Too Late in Coming to Save Dollar Peg

CoinDesk

2022. May. 10. 23:25

UST’s Bitcoin Reserve Too Late in Coming to Save Dollar Peg Luna Foundation Guard’s billions of dollars in bitcoin without an actual infrastructure ready to deploy left Terra’s stablecoin UST vulnerable to a ‘Soros-style attack’, an analyst said.

UST Resumes Spiral After Quiet Day Orbiting 90 Cents

CoinDesk

2022. May. 10. 22:15

UST Resumes Spiral After Quiet Day Orbiting 90 Cents TerraUSD fell below $0.90 late Tuesday after 12 hours of relatively stable price action.

Bitcoin Miner Riot First-Quarter Revenue Misses Estimate

CoinDesk

2022. May. 10. 21:26

Bitcoin Miner Riot First-Quarter Revenue Misses Estimate The miner reiterates its hashrate guidance of 12.8 EH/s

Bitcoin Miner CleanSpark Tops Quarterly Estimates

CoinDesk

2022. May. 10. 20:56

Bitcoin Miner CleanSpark Tops Quarterly Estimates The company funded its growth and capital expenditure plans with the sale of mined bitcoin.

UST Backer LFG Seeks $1B to Shore Up Stablecoin Peg: Report

CoinDesk

2022. May. 10. 20:41

UST Backer LFG Seeks $1B to Shore Up Stablecoin Peg: Report The funding comes as the dollar-pegged stablecoin dropped as low as $0.60 yesterday amid broader market turmoil.

Market Wrap: Altcoins Outperform as Bitcoin Stabilizes Around $30K

CoinDesk

2022. May. 10. 20:34

Market Wrap: Altcoins Outperform as Bitcoin Stabilizes Around $30K Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptos stabilized on Tuesday amid rising correlations with stocks. Altcoins such as MATIC rallied over the past 24 hours, indicating a greater appetite for risk among short-term traders.

Coinbase's Q1 Revenue Misses Estimate as Trading Volume Drops

CoinDesk

2022. May. 10. 20:21

Coinbase's Q1 Revenue Misses Estimate as Trading Volume Drops The U.S. crypto exchange's trading volumes declined from $547 billion in the previous quarter to $309 billion.

Coinbase's Q1 Revenue Misses Estimate as Trading Volume Drops, Shares Fall Almost 16%

CoinDesk

2022. May. 10. 20:21

Coinbase's Q1 Revenue Misses Estimate as Trading Volume Drops, Shares Fall Almost 16% The U.S. crypto exchange's trading volumes declined from $547 billion in the previous quarter to $309 billion.

Past-Peak Inflation Might Be Misleading as Price Pressures Continue to Mount

CoinDesk

2022. May. 10. 18:17

Past-Peak Inflation Might Be Misleading as Price Pressures Continue to Mount As inflation peaks, bitcoin traders should be wary of reading too much into data.

Environmental Groups Call on US Government to Implement Stringent Bitcoin Mining Regulations

CoinDesk

2022. May. 10. 18:07

Environmental Groups Call on US Government to Implement Stringent Bitcoin Mining Regulations Local and national activists are banding to limit what they consider are the industry's adverse effects on the environment.

Can You Really Build a ‘Crypto Empire’ in the Empire State?

CoinDesk

2022. May. 10. 17:46

Can You Really Build a ‘Crypto Empire’ in the Empire State? Can you really build a crypto empire in New York? New York City Mayor Eric Adams wants to lure crypto companies to the Big Apple – but there are a host of obstacles in his way.

Bitcoin Holding Support at $30K, Resistance at $35K

CoinDesk

2022. May. 10. 17:21

Bitcoin Holding Support at $30K, Resistance at $35K Bitcoin (BTC) is stabilizing around $30K, which is the bottom of a year-long trading range. There are initial signs of capitulation, evidenced by an uptick in volume, albeit not as extreme as previous sell-offs. Upside remains limited.

Argentina Bears Down on Crypto Miners Amid Power Shortage

CoinDesk

2022. May. 10. 17:01

Argentina Bears Down on Crypto Miners Amid Power Shortage Some registered companies saw a 400% increase in their electricity bills in March, while unregistered miners do not plan to stop using subsidized residential tariffs.

EU Ban on Tax-Haven Crypto Firms Could Breach Trade Law, Commission Warns

CoinDesk

2022. May. 10. 16:54

EU Ban on Tax-Haven Crypto Firms Could Breach Trade Law, Commission Warns Lawmaker proposals to blacklist non-compliant firms are getting a rough ride as the landmark crypto legislation reaches its final stages.

Katie Haun’s VC Firm Leads $11M Round for Web 3 Community Platform Highlight

CoinDesk

2022. May. 10. 16:00

Katie Haun’s VC Firm Leads $11M Round for Web 3 Community Platform Highlight Highlight offers a no-code toolkit for creators to easily build NFT-based Web 3 communities.

Paradigm Enters Africa With $30M Round for ‘Super App’ Jambo

CoinDesk

2022. May. 10. 15:28

Paradigm Enters Africa With $30M Round for ‘Super App’ Jambo The Congo-based startup is building a platform for Web 3 user acquisition.

ApeCoin for All? Co:Create Raises $25M to Help NFT Projects Launch Tokens

CoinDesk

2022. May. 10. 15:00

ApeCoin for All? Co:Create Raises $25M to Help NFT Projects Launch Tokens The funding could lead to big-name NFT projects following in the footsteps of Bored Ape Yacht Club.

UST Woes Draw Spotlight in Janet Yellen's Senate Hearing on Financial Risks

CoinDesk

2022. May. 10. 14:38

UST Woes Draw Spotlight in Janet Yellen's Senate Hearing on Financial Risks U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen focused on the ongoing distress of stablecoin UST during testimony before a U.S. Senate panel on Tuesday, just hours after the purportedly dollar-pegged token plummeted to a low of $0.65 and at least one platform halted trading.

Cipher Mining Raises 2022 Hashrate Forecast by 0.5 EH/s

CoinDesk

2022. May. 10. 13:43

Cipher Mining Raises 2022 Hashrate Forecast by 0.5 EH/s The firm attributed the increased hashrate guidance to improved machine allocation from rigmaker MicroBT.

Cipher Raises Year Hashrate View While Cutting Power Guidance

CoinDesk

2022. May. 10. 13:43

Cipher Raises Year Hashrate View While Cutting Power Guidance The firm attributed the increased hashrate guidance to improved machine allocation from rigmaker MicroBT.

Michael Saylor Suggests MicroStrategy Will Never Sell Its Bitcoin

CoinDesk

2022. May. 10. 13:21

Michael Saylor Suggests MicroStrategy Will Never Sell Its Bitcoin Founder and CEO of business-intelligence software company MicroStrategy (MSTR) Michael Saylor has suggested there is no need for the firm to sell the large quantity of bitcoin it has accumulated.

SPiCE VC Launches $250M Blockchain Fund Targeting Institutional Investors

CoinDesk

2022. May. 10. 13:15

SPiCE VC Launches $250M Blockchain Fund Targeting Institutional Investors The firm previously raised $50 million for a tokenized fund focused on financial verticals, but its second fund will invest more broadly.

UK Promises New Laws to Promote, Seize Crypto

CoinDesk

2022. May. 10. 13:13

UK Promises New Laws to Promote, Seize Crypto Prince Charles promised legislation on economic crime and financial services as he formally opened a new session of parliament.

Dapper Labs Debuts $725M Ecosystem Fund for Flow Blockchain Development

CoinDesk

2022. May. 10. 13:00

Dapper Labs Debuts $725M Ecosystem Fund for Flow Blockchain Development A16z, Coatue and Union Square Ventures are all committing money.

Boba Network to Offer Lower Gas Fees on Ethereum via BOBA Token

CoinDesk

2022. May. 10. 12:58

Boba Network to Offer Lower Gas Fees on Ethereum via BOBA Token The network has implemented single-token gas payments on its blockchain, allowing users to pay 25% lesser in gas fees if they use BOBA instead of ether.

Bitcoin Self-Custody Company Casa Raises $21M

CoinDesk

2022. May. 10. 12:00

Bitcoin Self-Custody Company Casa Raises $21M The news of the fundraise coincides with the launch of Casa API.

The FCA Is Holding Its First CryptoSprint: Here’s What the Digital Asset Community Wants From It

CoinDesk

2022. May. 10. 11:20

The FCA Is Holding Its First CryptoSprint: Here’s What the Digital Asset Community Wants From It The FCA is holding a two day CryptoSprint where it will hear the crypto community's ideas on how it should regulate the sector.

Crypto Trading Firm Talos Raises $105M from Citi, Wells Fargo, Among Others

CoinDesk

2022. May. 10. 10:28

Crypto Trading Firm Talos Raises $105M from Citi, Wells Fargo, Among Others Crypto trading engineering firm Talos has raised $105 million in Series B funding led by U.S. financial services giants Citi, Wells Fargo and BNY Mellon among the new investors.

Crypto Trading Firm Talos Raises $105M

CoinDesk

2022. May. 10. 10:28

Crypto Trading Firm Talos Raises $105M Crypto trading engineering firm Talos has raised $105 million in Series B funding led by U.S. financial services giants Citi, Wells Fargo and BNY Mellon among the new investors.

KuCoin Raises $150M Round Led by Jump Crypto at $10B Valuation

CoinDesk

2022. May. 10. 10:00

KuCoin Raises $150M Round Led by Jump Crypto at $10B Valuation KuCoin would use the capital to expand its product lineup, such as crypto wallets, and DeFi and NFT platforms.

KuCoin Raises $150M in Round Led by Jump Crypto at $10B Valuation

CoinDesk

2022. May. 10. 10:00

KuCoin Raises $150M in Round Led by Jump Crypto at $10B Valuation KuCoin would use the capital to expand its product lineup, such as crypto wallets, and DeFi and NFT platforms.

Susquehanna Leads $10M Funding in Metaverse Platform StarryNift

CoinDesk

2022. May. 10. 09:39

Susquehanna Leads $10M Funding in Metaverse Platform StarryNift The pre-A round funding includes Binance Labs, Alameda and other crypto-centric investment teams as backers.

Chilean Digital Peso Would Need to Work Offline, Central Bank Governor Says

CoinDesk

2022. May. 10. 09:35

Chilean Digital Peso Would Need to Work Offline, Central Bank Governor Says Design principles are due out later this week, though no final decision has been taken on the digital peso.

Crypto Market Crash Leads to $1B in Liquidations, Majors Lose Pivotal Support

CoinDesk

2022. May. 10. 06:38

Crypto Market Crash Leads to $1B in Liquidations, Majors Lose Pivotal Support Some 73% of all futures traders were long, or betting on a price rise.

Crypto Market Crash Leads to $1B in Liquidations

CoinDesk

2022. May. 10. 06:38

Crypto Market Crash Leads to $1B in Liquidations Some 73% of all futures traders were long, or betting on a price rise.

Binance Suspends LUNA and UST Token Withdrawals

CoinDesk

2022. May. 10. 04:25

Binance Suspends LUNA and UST Token Withdrawals LUNA token down is 52% on-day while UST is trading at 76 cents.

Binance Restarts LUNA and UST Withdrawals After Brief Suspension

CoinDesk

2022. May. 10. 04:25

Binance Restarts LUNA and UST Withdrawals After Brief Suspension LUNA token down is 52% on-day while UST is trading at 76 cents.

UST Stablecoin Veers Wildly From Dollar Peg. Here's the Latest

CoinDesk

2022. May. 10. 02:58

UST Stablecoin Veers Wildly From Dollar Peg. Here's the Latest By tapping into its bitcoin reserves, UST’s salvation may have exacerbated a bitcoin sell-off that brought BTC to its lowest price since July 2021.

Azuki NFT Founder Admits to Abandoning Past Projects

CoinDesk

2022. May. 10. 02:11

Azuki NFT Founder Admits to Abandoning Past Projects The project’s floor price has dropped dramatically following the news.

Bitcoin Drops Below $30K Amid Broader Market Sell-Off, Hits 10-Month Low

CoinDesk

2022. May. 10. 00:34

Bitcoin Drops Below $30K Amid Broader Market Sell-Off, Hits 10-Month Low Bitcoin (BTC) fell below $30,000 for the first time in ten months.

Bitcoin Recovers to $32K After Dipping Below $30K to 10-Month Low

CoinDesk

2022. May. 10. 00:34

Bitcoin Recovers to $32K After Dipping Below $30K to 10-Month Low Bitcoin (BTC) fell below $30,000 for the first time in ten months.

Instagram Eyes Creator Economy With NFT Rollout

CoinDesk

2022. May. 09. 23:23

Instagram Eyes Creator Economy With NFT Rollout With millions of creators and billions of users, Instagram could turn NFTs into a cash cow, the company hopes.

First Mover Asia: Did Nvidia Profit From Crypto Mining? Consider Its Manufacturing Partners’ Stocks; Cryptos Have a Rough Day

CoinDesk

2022. May. 09. 22:41

First Mover Asia: Did Nvidia Profit From Crypto Mining? Consider Its Manufacturing Partners’ Stocks; Cryptos Have a Rough Day The manufacturer of graphics processing units has been reluctant to acknowledge the role its products play in crypto mining; bitcoin and ether plummet.

Nyan Heroes Raises $7.5M to Develop Play-to-Earn Game

CoinDesk

2022. May. 09. 22:00

Nyan Heroes Raises $7.5M to Develop Play-to-Earn Game Nyan Heroes raised $7.5 million to develop its play-to-earn game bringing its valuation to $100 million.

New Fed Report Repeats Warning About Stablecoin Run Risks as UST Loses Peg

CoinDesk

2022. May. 09. 21:51

New Fed Report Repeats Warning About Stablecoin Run Risks as UST Loses Peg The U.S. government again named stablecoins as a potential threat to the stability of the financial system, with both the Federal Reserve and a senior Treasury official saying Monday that the tokens are vulnerable to runs.

Coinbase, MicroStrategy Lead Crypto Stocks Lower in Market Rout

CoinDesk

2022. May. 09. 21:28

Coinbase, MicroStrategy Lead Crypto Stocks Lower in Market Rout Double-digit percentage losses were the norm across the cryptocurrency sector as the Nasdaq tumbled another 4% and bitcoin plunged to just above $30,000.

Bitcoin bajo presión, con soporte en $27K-$30K

CoinDesk

2022. May. 09. 21:05

Bitcoin bajo presión, con soporte en $27K-$30K La caída de BTC se confirma y la subida aparenta ser limitada.

El Salvador Acquires 500 Additional Bitcoin Amid Market Drop

CoinDesk

2022. May. 09. 21:03

El Salvador Acquires 500 Additional Bitcoin Amid Market Drop President Nayib Bukele tweeted that his country “just bought the dip.”

Investors Flee Terra’s Anchor as UST Stablecoin Repeatedly Loses $1 Peg

CoinDesk

2022. May. 09. 20:35

Investors Flee Terra’s Anchor as UST Stablecoin Repeatedly Loses $1 Peg Deposits on the Anchor protocol plunged below $9 billion from $14 billion since Friday after Terra’s stablecoin, UST, struggles to recover to $1. ANC, the protocol’s token fell 35% during the day.

Market Wrap: Cryptos, Stocks Tumble Amid Extreme Bearish Sentiment

CoinDesk

2022. May. 09. 20:29

Market Wrap: Cryptos, Stocks Tumble Amid Extreme Bearish Sentiment Bitcoin (BTC) is down by 11% over the past 24 hours while altcoins underperformed. Sentiment indicators are in "extreme fear" zone, similar to what occurred in January. Still, BTC could see further downside before a definitive low.

Arianee Raises $21M to Bring Luxury NFTs to the Metaverse

CoinDesk

2022. May. 09. 19:00

Arianee Raises $21M to Bring Luxury NFTs to the Metaverse The “utility NFT” pioneer is working with The Sandbox following a hefty Series A.

Dr. Doom’s Crypto Embrace? We’re All Just Figuring Things Out

CoinDesk

2022. May. 09. 18:03

Dr. Doom’s Crypto Embrace? We’re All Just Figuring Things Out Bitcoin skeptic Nouriel Roubini’s surprising initiative to develop a digital currency underscores why the industry is still developing.

Web 3-Savvy Media Outlet Dirt Raises $1.2M in Seed Round

CoinDesk

2022. May. 09. 17:08

Web 3-Savvy Media Outlet Dirt Raises $1.2M in Seed Round Dirt raised $1.2 million to build out the Web 3 components of its entertainment and culture newsletter. @camlearnscrypto reports

UST Stablecoin Falls Below Dollar Peg for Second Time in 48 Hours

CoinDesk

2022. May. 09. 16:51

UST Stablecoin Falls Below Dollar Peg for Second Time in 48 Hours The development comes after the Luna Foundation Guard announced that its massive bitcoin reserves will be used to defend the UST’s dollar peg.

UST Stablecoin Loses Dollar Peg for Second Time in 48 Hours, LUNA Market Cap Falls Below UST's

CoinDesk

2022. May. 09. 16:51

UST Stablecoin Loses Dollar Peg for Second Time in 48 Hours, LUNA Market Cap Falls Below UST's The development comes after the Luna Foundation Guard announced that its massive bitcoin reserves will be used to defend the UST’s dollar peg.

Bitcoin Under Pressure; Support at $27K-$30K

CoinDesk

2022. May. 09. 16:48

Bitcoin Under Pressure; Support at $27K-$30K Bitcoin (BTC) is testing a major support zone between $27K and $30K, which is the bottom of a year-long trading range. Momentum signals remain negative, which could keep sellers active.

Instagram soportará NFTs de Ethereum, Polygon, Solana y Flow

CoinDesk

2022. May. 09. 16:48

Instagram soportará NFTs de Ethereum, Polygon, Solana y Flow La red social no cobrará a los usuarios por exhibir su arte cripto.

Bitcoin Funds Had Surprise Inflows as Markets Plunged

CoinDesk

2022. May. 09. 16:38

Bitcoin Funds Had Surprise Inflows as Markets Plunged Some $45 million flowed into bitcoin-focused funds in the week through May 6, as investors apparently bought the market dip.

The Bahamas’ ‘Sand Dollar’ Needs Improved Cybersecurity, IMF Says

CoinDesk

2022. May. 09. 16:36

The Bahamas’ ‘Sand Dollar’ Needs Improved Cybersecurity, IMF Says The CBDC only represents 0.1% of currency in the Caribbean nation, said the International Monetary Fund – which has often proved skeptical about the benefits of bitcoin.

Compound’s Enterprise Arm Receives S&P Credit Rating in DeFi First

CoinDesk

2022. May. 09. 14:55

Compound’s Enterprise Arm Receives S&P Credit Rating in DeFi First The iffy B- grade applies to Compound Treasury, a platform promising 4% yield for USDC-denominated business accounts.

First Mover Americas: Institutions Look to Be Selling BTC in Falling Market

CoinDesk

2022. May. 09. 14:14

First Mover Americas: Institutions Look to Be Selling BTC in Falling Market The latest moves in crypto markets in context for May 9,2022.

Mark Zuckerberg Says Instagram Will Test NFTs Starting This Week

CoinDesk

2022. May. 09. 13:29

Mark Zuckerberg Says Instagram Will Test NFTs Starting This Week Meta is also working on 3D augmented reality NFTs that will be compatible with Instagram stories.

Bitcoin Tumbles to Lowest Since July 2021 as Market Panic Grows

CoinDesk

2022. May. 09. 12:18

Bitcoin Tumbles to Lowest Since July 2021 as Market Panic Grows Crypto majors dropped in European morning hours on Monday amid a slump in broader global markets.

Bitcoin Tumbles to Lowest Price Since July 2021 as Market Panic Grows

CoinDesk

2022. May. 09. 12:18

Bitcoin Tumbles to Lowest Price Since July 2021 as Market Panic Grows Crypto majors dropped in European morning hours on Monday amid a slump in broader global markets.

Coinbase Faces Q1 Earnings Challenge as Crypto Markets Weaken

CoinDesk

2022. May. 09. 12:00

Coinbase Faces Q1 Earnings Challenge as Crypto Markets Weaken Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global Inc. (COIN) will continue to face headwinds as the company is set to report first quarter earnings on Tuesday after the market close.

Galaxy Digital Records Q1 Loss of $111.7M Amid Fall in Crypto Prices

CoinDesk

2022. May. 09. 11:35

Galaxy Digital Records Q1 Loss of $111.7M Amid Fall in Crypto Prices Cryptocurrency-focused financial services firm Galaxy Digital has recorded a net comprehensive loss of $111.7 million for the quarter-ended March 31 2022.

DeFi Locked Value Falls to Yearly Low, $27B Lost Over the Weekend

CoinDesk

2022. May. 09. 11:24

DeFi Locked Value Falls to Yearly Low, $27B Lost Over the Weekend The drop is likely due to falling token prices and risk-off sentiment in the broader market, analysts said.

Staking Tool Lido DAO's LDO Token Climbs Ahead of Binance Listing

CoinDesk

2022. May. 09. 10:09

Staking Tool Lido DAO's LDO Token Climbs Ahead of Binance Listing LDO surged 27% in the past 24 hours with most of the gains coming in Asian morning hours.

Staking Tool Lido DAO's Token Climbs Ahead of Binance Listing

CoinDesk

2022. May. 09. 10:09

Staking Tool Lido DAO's Token Climbs Ahead of Binance Listing LDO surged 27% in the past 24 hours with most of the gains coming in Asian morning hours.

Bitstamp Appoints JB Graftieaux as CEO After Julian Sawyer's Departure

CoinDesk

2022. May. 09. 08:38

Bitstamp Appoints JB Graftieaux as CEO After Julian Sawyer's Departure Bitstamp, Europe's largest crypto exchange, has appointed former chief compliance officer JB Graftieaux as its new CEO following the departure of Julian Sawyer.

How Big Is Crypto Crime, Really?

CoinDesk

2022. May. 09. 07:00

How Big Is Crypto Crime, Really? Estimates of the scale of online crime range from under 1% to nearly half of all crypto activity – so CoinDesk looks under the hood.

Luna Foundation Guard Lens $1.5B in BTC and UST for Stablecoin Peg

CoinDesk

2022. May. 09. 06:06

Luna Foundation Guard Lens $1.5B in BTC and UST for Stablecoin Peg The move comes after UST briefly lost its peg to the U.S dollar over the weekend.

Luna Foundation Guard Lends $1.5B in BTC and UST for Stablecoin Peg

CoinDesk

2022. May. 09. 06:06

Luna Foundation Guard Lends $1.5B in BTC and UST for Stablecoin Peg The move comes after UST briefly lost its peg to the U.S dollar over the weekend.

First Mover Asia: The BitMEX Saga Continues to Leave Fundamental Regulatory Issues Unsettled; Bitcoin Continues to Fall

CoinDesk

2022. May. 08. 22:07

First Mover Asia: The BitMEX Saga Continues to Leave Fundamental Regulatory Issues Unsettled; Bitcoin Continues to Fall Arthur Hayes and his BitMEX co-founders must each pay a $10 million fine, but contesting the case against them might have clarified which financial regulatory agency should have primary oversight of cryptocurrencies; a tough weekend for cryptos.

First Mover Asia: The BitMEX Saga Continues to Leave Fundamental Regulatory Issues Unsettled; Bitcoin Falls

CoinDesk

2022. May. 08. 22:07

First Mover Asia: The BitMEX Saga Continues to Leave Fundamental Regulatory Issues Unsettled; Bitcoin Falls Arthur Hayes and his BitMEX co-founders must each pay a $10 million fine, but contesting the case against them might have clarified which financial regulatory agency should have primary oversight of cryptocurrencies; a tough weekend for cryptos.

First Mover Asia: BitMEX Saga Leaves Lingering Regulatory Questions; Bitcoin Falls

CoinDesk

2022. May. 08. 22:07

First Mover Asia: BitMEX Saga Leaves Lingering Regulatory Questions; Bitcoin Falls Arthur Hayes and his BitMEX co-founders must each pay a $10 million fine, but contesting the case against them might have clarified which financial regulatory agency should have primary oversight of cryptocurrencies; a tough weekend for cryptos.

First Mover Asia: BitMEX Saga Leaves Lingering Regulatory Questions, Bitcoin Falls

CoinDesk

2022. May. 08. 22:07

First Mover Asia: BitMEX Saga Leaves Lingering Regulatory Questions, Bitcoin Falls Arthur Hayes and his BitMEX co-founders must each pay a $10 million fine, but contesting the case against them might have clarified which financial regulatory agency should have primary oversight of cryptocurrencies; a tough weekend for cryptos.

Bitcoin Slides to 3-Month Low Around $34K

CoinDesk

2022. May. 08. 18:53

Bitcoin Slides to 3-Month Low Around $34K Digital-asset analysts warned late last week that price-chart trends had turned bearish for the largest cryptocurrency.

Bitcoin Slides to 3-Month Low to Below $34K

CoinDesk

2022. May. 08. 18:53

Bitcoin Slides to 3-Month Low to Below $34K Digital-asset analysts warned late last week that price-chart trends had turned bearish for the largest cryptocurrency.

UST briefly loses peg, Luna Drops 10%

CoinDesk

2022. May. 08. 18:01

UST briefly loses peg, Luna Drops 10% UST briefly lost its dollar peg on Saturday, leading to questions around whether Terra’s Bitcoin reserves will soon face their first test

UST Stablecoin Briefly Loses Peg, Luna Drops 10%

CoinDesk

2022. May. 08. 18:01

UST Stablecoin Briefly Loses Peg, Luna Drops 10% UST briefly lost its dollar peg on Saturday, leading to questions around whether Terra’s Bitcoin reserves will soon face their first test

The Fed Raised Rates and Markets Freaked Out

CoinDesk

2022. May. 08. 14:50

The Fed Raised Rates and Markets Freaked Out After Jerome Powell’s press conference all markets reacted aggressively and then swiftly retraced their moves as market sentiment shifted overnight.

Why a New York Bill Barring New Crypto Mines Would Be Bad for Business

CoinDesk

2022. May. 06. 22:37

Why a New York Bill Barring New Crypto Mines Would Be Bad for Business The state senate should reject the legislation, which recently passed the assembly and would place a moratorium on approvals for permits for digital mining operations that use nonrenewable energy sources.

Ice Cube's Basketball League Is Taking on New 'Owners' With NFTs

CoinDesk

2022. May. 06. 21:28

Ice Cube's Basketball League Is Taking on New 'Owners' With NFTs VaynerMedia CEO Gary Vaynerchuk and rapper, actor & BIG3 co-founder Ice Cube joined CoinDesk's "First Mover" to discuss decentralized sports team ownership via NFTs.

While Most Crypto Prices Went Down, Smart Money NFT Trades Were Up: Nansen Data

CoinDesk

2022. May. 06. 21:04

While Most Crypto Prices Went Down, Smart Money NFT Trades Were Up: Nansen Data Staked ETH tokens are still showing signs of investor confidence.

Market Wrap: Crypto Sell-Off Stabilizes Amid Bearish Sentiment

CoinDesk

2022. May. 06. 20:29

Market Wrap: Crypto Sell-Off Stabilizes Amid Bearish Sentiment Bitcoin (BTC) is down by 6% over the past week and appears to be stabilizing after Thursday's sell-off. Traders remain cautious, although some altcoins such as GALA have rallied.

‘Tamagotchi on Crack’: Irreverent Labs Raises $40M for NFT Cockfighting Game

CoinDesk

2022. May. 06. 19:56

‘Tamagotchi on Crack’: Irreverent Labs Raises $40M for NFT Cockfighting Game Investors are backing a gaming studio whose “MechaFightClub” title is predicated on 6,969 robot chicken NFTs, according to government filings.

Nueve de cada 10 bancos centrales planean lanzar monedas digitales, según encuesta

CoinDesk

2022. May. 06. 19:40

Nueve de cada 10 bancos centrales planean lanzar monedas digitales, según encuesta Un reporte del Banco de Pagos Internacionales reveló que más de la mitad de los bancos centrales están desarrollando CBDCs o realizando experimentos concretos.

Why on Earth Would Land Be Scarce in the Metaverse?

CoinDesk

2022. May. 06. 18:51

Why on Earth Would Land Be Scarce in the Metaverse? With their “skeuomorphic” designs and prodigious fundraising, Web 3 metaverse projects may have fallen into a trap of their own making.

Web 3 IRL: Seattle’s CafeDAO Tests Brick-and-Mortar DAO Model

CoinDesk

2022. May. 06. 18:44

Web 3 IRL: Seattle’s CafeDAO Tests Brick-and-Mortar DAO Model That said, “We don’t want for someone to spill coffee and have all the DAO members vote for who cleans it up.”

Inflation Will Create a Political Vacuum. Can Bitcoin Fill It?

CoinDesk

2022. May. 06. 18:38

Inflation Will Create a Political Vacuum. Can Bitcoin Fill It? Prices are rising at a time of pervasive distrust in government to fix the problem. That leaves the door open to bitcoin, the ultimate anti-inflation hedge.

Bitcoin Breaking Down, Support at $30K

CoinDesk

2022. May. 06. 18:12

Bitcoin Breaking Down, Support at $30K Bitcoin (BTC) is breaking down after failing to hold $40K over the past few months. A weekly close below $34,246 could yield further downside targets.

Binance y Sequoia aportan fondos para que Elon Musk adquiera Twitter

CoinDesk

2022. May. 06. 14:57

Binance y Sequoia aportan fondos para que Elon Musk adquiera Twitter Las compañías se encuentran entre las múltiples firmas que aportaron fondos en apoyo a la adquisición de Twitter por parte del multimillonario.

Cipher Mining, WindHQ Joint Venture Secures $46.9M Loan From BlockFi

CoinDesk

2022. May. 06. 14:36

Cipher Mining, WindHQ Joint Venture Secures $46.9M Loan From BlockFi The Alborz JV will use the proceeds to purchase S19j Pro mining rigs for its 40 megawatt data center in Texas.

Nvidia Failed to Disclose Cryptomining Revenue Impact in 2018, SEC Says

CoinDesk

2022. May. 06. 14:32

Nvidia Failed to Disclose Cryptomining Revenue Impact in 2018, SEC Says Without admitting or denying the SEC charges, the chipmaker agreed to pay a $5.5 million dollar fine to settle the affair.

Banco Central de Argentina prohíbe a bancos ofrecer servicios con criptomonedas

CoinDesk

2022. May. 06. 14:05

Banco Central de Argentina prohíbe a bancos ofrecer servicios con criptomonedas El anuncio se dio tras un acuerdo del país con el FMI, en el cual se estipuló que Argentina desalentaría la utilización de criptomonedas

Ready Games Raises $3M to Bring Web 2 Gaming to the Web 3 World

CoinDesk

2022. May. 06. 14:01

Ready Games Raises $3M to Bring Web 2 Gaming to the Web 3 World The initiative could lead to a sizable increase in the number of NFT games in Apple’s App Store.

The NY Mining Moratorium’s Odds Just Got a Lot Worse

CoinDesk

2022. May. 06. 13:05

The NY Mining Moratorium’s Odds Just Got a Lot Worse A bill that aims to place a two-year moratorium on certain types of proof-of-work crypto mining operations in New York was dealt a huge blow on Thursday.

US Jobs Report Shows Gain of 428,000, Adding to Price Pressures

CoinDesk

2022. May. 06. 12:44

US Jobs Report Shows Gain of 428,000, Adding to Price Pressures Friday's Labor Department report showed that employment growth slowed but it's still high enough worry the Federal Reserve about a too tight labor market.

Bitcoin Breaks Bullish Trendline; US Jobs Data Eyed

CoinDesk

2022. May. 06. 11:22

Bitcoin Breaks Bullish Trendline; US Jobs Data Eyed An above-forecast U.S. wage-growth figure may revive expectations of a 75 basis point Fed rate hike and bring more volatility to markets.

Bitcoin Breaks Bullish Trend Line; US Jobs Data Eyed

CoinDesk

2022. May. 06. 11:22

Bitcoin Breaks Bullish Trend Line; US Jobs Data Eyed An above-forecast U.S. wage-growth figure may revive expectations of a 75 basis point Fed rate hike and bring more volatility to markets.

Bitcoin Sell-Off Continues as Asian Markets Fall Amid Weak China Cues

CoinDesk

2022. May. 06. 10:44

Bitcoin Sell-Off Continues as Asian Markets Fall Amid Weak China Cues Bitcoin continues losses as major markets around Asia end the week

DeFi Tokens Are April's Biggest Losers as Revenues Fall; Memecoins Outperform

CoinDesk

2022. May. 06. 09:17

DeFi Tokens Are April's Biggest Losers as Revenues Fall; Memecoins Outperform The past April saw bearish sentiment despite being a historically favorable month for cryptocurrencies.

Bitcoin Liquidations Lead $400M in Futures Losses After Drop to $35.7K

CoinDesk

2022. May. 06. 07:54

Bitcoin Liquidations Lead $400M in Futures Losses After Drop to $35.7K Crypto markets saw the highest amount of liquidations so far this month.

Swan Bitcoin Benefit Plan Helps Companies Reward Employees in Crypto

CoinDesk

2022. May. 06. 03:14

Swan Bitcoin Benefit Plan Helps Companies Reward Employees in Crypto Early customers of the financial services company's program are providing monthly bitcoin bonuses of between $50 and $100.

First Mover Asia: Thailand Has Already Proven Why Taking Crypto for Luxury Items Isn't Working

CoinDesk

2022. May. 05. 23:58

First Mover Asia: Thailand Has Already Proven Why Taking Crypto for Luxury Items Isn't Working Gucci will begin accepting crypto payments at five stores as part of a wider commitment but the success of its initiatives is uncertain; bitcoin plummets.

‘Smart Money’ Wallets Accumulate GAL and Decrease APE Holdings: Nansen Data

CoinDesk

2022. May. 05. 23:07

‘Smart Money’ Wallets Accumulate GAL and Decrease APE Holdings: Nansen Data PXN: Ghost Division disrupts Yuga Labs’ NFT dominance.

‘Smart Money’ Wallets Accumulate GAL, Decrease APE Holdings: Nansen Data

CoinDesk

2022. May. 05. 23:07

‘Smart Money’ Wallets Accumulate GAL, Decrease APE Holdings: Nansen Data PXN: Ghost Division disrupts Yuga Labs’ NFT dominance.

US Court Orders BitMEX Founders to Pay $30M for Illegal Trading

CoinDesk

2022. May. 05. 22:40

US Court Orders BitMEX Founders to Pay $30M for Illegal Trading The three co-founders, Arthur Hayes, Benjamin Delo and Samuel Reed, must each pay $10 million, the CFTC said.

US Court Orders BitMEX Founders to Pay $30M for Illegal Trading

CoinDesk

2022. May. 05. 21:28

US Court Orders BitMEX Founders to Pay $30M for Illegal Trading A federal judge ordered the three co-founders of BitMEX to pay $30 million total for operating an illegal cryptocurrency derivatives platform and violating money-laundering rules, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission said Thursday.

Bitcoin cae por debajo de $37K, con soporte en $30K-$32K

CoinDesk

2022. May. 05. 21:09

Bitcoin cae por debajo de $37K, con soporte en $30K-$32K BTC está en peligro de romper la tendencia alcista a corto plazo.

Nicole Buffett on NFTs, Their Future and Explaining Them to Her Grandfather

CoinDesk

2022. May. 05. 20:44

Nicole Buffett on NFTs, Their  Future and Explaining Them to Her Grandfather Artist Nicole Buffett discusses NFTs, their future and explaining them to her famous grandfather, Warren, on CoinDesk TV's "First Mover."

Nicole Buffett on NFTs, Their Future and Explaining Them to Her Grandfather

CoinDesk

2022. May. 05. 20:44

Nicole Buffett on NFTs, Their Future and Explaining Them to Her Grandfather NFTs are a new unit of value in the evolution of money, artist Nicole Buffett said on CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover.”

Argentina's Central Bank Bans Lenders From Offering Crypto Services

CoinDesk

2022. May. 05. 20:33

Argentina's Central Bank Bans Lenders From Offering Crypto Services The announcement on Thursday afternoon comes after the IMF last month approved a $45 billion loan facility for Argentina that stipulated the country would discourage the use of cryptocurrencies.

Block Misses Q1 Estimates, Posts $1.73B in Bitcoin Transactions

CoinDesk

2022. May. 05. 20:32

Block Misses Q1 Estimates, Posts $1.73B in Bitcoin Transactions The payments firm formerly known as Square said it didn’t record any bitcoin impairment charges in the quarter.

Market Wrap: Cryptos and Stocks Fall, Luna Foundation Guard Accumulates Bitcoin

CoinDesk

2022. May. 05. 20:30

Market Wrap: Cryptos and Stocks Fall, Luna Foundation Guard Accumulates Bitcoin Bitcoin (BTC) and stocks declined on Thursday. The market's risk-off tone has overwhelmed short-term price jumps, although The Luna Foundation Guard (LFG) continued to buy.

Cherie Hu on Music and the Metaverse

CoinDesk

2022. May. 05. 19:32

Cherie Hu on Music and the Metaverse How might concerts work in the metaverse? And what even is the metaverse, anyway? Ahead of her panel at CoinDesk’s Consensus festival, Water & Music founder Cherie Hu pins it down.

Crypto Is a Luxury Good

CoinDesk

2022. May. 05. 19:00

Crypto Is a Luxury Good

Typo Moves $36M in Seized JUNO Tokens to Wrong Wallet

CoinDesk

2022. May. 05. 18:57

Typo Moves $36M in Seized JUNO Tokens to Wrong Wallet Validators, developers, and token holders grapple with who is to blame for the copy-paste error that moved the tokens to an address no one can access.

Curve Finance Integrates With Near’s Aurora Network

CoinDesk

2022. May. 05. 18:15

Curve Finance Integrates With Near’s Aurora Network NEAR’s DeFi hub, Proximity Labs, will allocate up to $7.5 million in grants to Curve.

Bitcoin Dips Below $38K, Support at $30K-$32K

CoinDesk

2022. May. 05. 18:07

Bitcoin Dips Below $38K, Support at $30K-$32K Bitcoin (BTC) is attempting to break below a short-term uptrend, which could encourage greater selling pressure. Volume data shows no signs of capitulation yet, although support is around $30K-$32K.

In Estonia, the Party’s Over for 'Hippie' Crypto Firms

CoinDesk

2022. May. 05. 17:46

In Estonia, the Party’s Over for 'Hippie' Crypto Firms New laws could see the country’s crypto community slashed by 90%.

Bankoff’s Crypto Wallets Nearly Empty After Virtual Debit Card Provider Folds

CoinDesk

2022. May. 05. 17:07

Bankoff’s Crypto Wallets Nearly Empty After Virtual Debit Card Provider Folds The Delaware-registered company said Visa and Stripe cut it off for serving too many Russians, but on-chain data has stoked users' suspicions.

Katie Haun’s New Crypto Fund Leads $50M Raise for NFT Protocol Zora

CoinDesk

2022. May. 05. 17:00

Katie Haun’s New Crypto Fund Leads $50M Raise for NFT Protocol Zora The funding round values the NFT tooling startup at $600 million.

US House Panel to Weigh FTX Proposal on Clearing Customers’ Swaps Trades

CoinDesk

2022. May. 05. 16:40

US House Panel to Weigh FTX Proposal on Clearing Customers’ Swaps Trades U.S. lawmakers have set a hearing to examine the potential can of worms opened by cryptocurrency trading platform FTX when it applied with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to directly clear its customers’ margin-backed swaps transactions.

Luna Foundation Guard Acquires $1.5B in Bitcoin to Reinforce Stablecoin Reserves

CoinDesk

2022. May. 05. 16:40

Luna Foundation Guard Acquires $1.5B in Bitcoin to Reinforce Stablecoin Reserves The Luna Foundation Guard has acquired Bitcoin valued at $1.5 billion in a series of OTC transactions.

Bitcoin Plunges Most in Two Months Amid Stock Market Selloff

CoinDesk

2022. May. 05. 16:38

Bitcoin Plunges Most in Two Months Amid Stock Market Selloff Bitcoin dropped more than 7% on Thursday. The price drop appeared synced with a broad selloff in stocks and bonds.

Bitcoin Plunges Most in Two Months Amid Stock Market Sell-off

CoinDesk

2022. May. 05. 16:38

Bitcoin Plunges Most in Two Months Amid Stock Market Sell-off Bitcoin dropped more than 7% on Thursday. The price drop appeared synced with a broad selloff in stocks and bonds.

Bitcoin Plunges Most in 2 Months Amid Stock Market Sell-off

CoinDesk

2022. May. 05. 16:38

Bitcoin Plunges Most in 2 Months Amid Stock Market Sell-off Bitcoin dropped more than 7% on Thursday. The price drop appeared synced with a broad selloff in stocks and bonds.

Valykrie’s Bitcoin Futures ETF Gets SEC Approval, Following Teucrium Nod

CoinDesk

2022. May. 05. 16:24

Valykrie’s Bitcoin Futures ETF Gets SEC Approval, Following Teucrium Nod Valkyrie’s approval came after using a different exchange act application, which helped Teucrium get the green light for its similar product.

Valkyrie’s Bitcoin Futures ETF Gets SEC Approval, Following Teucrium Nod

CoinDesk

2022. May. 05. 16:24

Valkyrie’s Bitcoin Futures ETF Gets SEC Approval, Following Teucrium Nod Valkyrie’s approval came after using a different exchange act application, which helped Teucrium get the green light for its similar product.

Bitcoin Influencer Dan Held Steps Back From Kraken’s Marketing Team

CoinDesk

2022. May. 05. 16:20

Bitcoin Influencer Dan Held Steps Back From Kraken’s Marketing Team The soon to be former marketing director will instead focus on a personal consulting gig.

Elizabeth Warren Echoes Labor Dept. Concerns About Fidelity’s Plan for Bitcoin in 401(k) Retirement Plans

CoinDesk

2022. May. 05. 15:35

Elizabeth Warren Echoes Labor Dept. Concerns About Fidelity’s Plan for Bitcoin in 401(k) Retirement Plans U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren has joined the Department of Labor in expressing concerns about Fidelity Investment's plans to offer bitcoin in its 401(k) retirement plans.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin's $40K Breakout Elusive as Fed-Inspired Dollar Drop Loses Steam

CoinDesk

2022. May. 05. 15:33

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin's $40K Breakout Elusive as Fed-Inspired Dollar Drop Loses Steam The latest moves in crypto markets in context for May 5,2022.

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About ‘Miladys’ but Were Afraid to Ask

CoinDesk

2022. May. 05. 15:24

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About ‘Miladys’ but Were Afraid to Ask These anime-inspired NFTs come with some deeply confounding ideological baggage.

Early Wyre Backer Launches $200M Fund for ‘Mid-Growth’ Crypto

CoinDesk

2022. May. 05. 15:20

Early Wyre Backer Launches $200M Fund for ‘Mid-Growth’ Crypto Blockchain Coinvestors has more than $450 million in assets under management.

Cometh Raises $10M to Boost Blockchain Game Adoption

CoinDesk

2022. May. 05. 15:07

Cometh Raises $10M to Boost Blockchain Game Adoption Cometh raised $10 million in a funding round to boost blockchain game adoption, led by venture capital fund White Star Capital and decentralized autonomous organization Stake Capital.

Crypto Mining Rig Maker Canaan Added to SEC List of Scrutinized China Companies

CoinDesk

2022. May. 05. 15:00

Crypto Mining Rig Maker Canaan Added to SEC List of Scrutinized China Companies The firm has until May 25 to dispute its inclusion on the list, which could eventually see it delist from the Nasdaq.

Crypto Mining Rig Maker Canaan Added to SEC List of Scrutinized Chinese Companies

CoinDesk

2022. May. 05. 15:00

Crypto Mining Rig Maker Canaan Added to SEC List of Scrutinized Chinese Companies The firm has until May 25 to dispute its inclusion on the list, which could eventually see it delist from the Nasdaq.

Paradigm, A16z Back $12M Round for Blockchain Game Platform LootRush

CoinDesk

2022. May. 05. 15:00

Paradigm, A16z Back $12M Round for Blockchain Game Platform LootRush The Steam-esque platform makes it easier for new users to try play-to-earn games.

Gucci aceptará criptomonedas en algunas tiendas minoristas

CoinDesk

2022. May. 05. 13:58

Gucci aceptará criptomonedas en algunas tiendas minoristas La tienda de lujo italiana planea expandir sus métodos de pago en América del Norte.

Ex-BitMEX CEO Hayes Asks for No Jail Time, Ability to Travel Freely: Report

CoinDesk

2022. May. 05. 13:30

Ex-BitMEX CEO Hayes Asks for No Jail Time, Ability to Travel Freely: Report Lawyers for Arthur Hayes argued he was unlikely to be a repeat offender and included a letter of support from his mother.

India's Parliamentary Finance Body 'Chides' Crypto Industry in Meeting: Sources

CoinDesk

2022. May. 05. 13:18

India's Parliamentary Finance Body 'Chides' Crypto Industry in Meeting: Sources India's parliamentary finance committee met with representatives of India's crypto industry and expressed dissatisfaction about the industry's plans to mitigate the risks around crypto.

NFT Issuers Could Have to Centralize and Register Under EU's MiCA Rules, France Warns

CoinDesk

2022. May. 05. 13:06

NFT Issuers Could Have to Centralize and Register Under EU's MiCA Rules, France Warns The EU bill would also tackle decentralized finance and bitcoin's energy use.

Gaming Content Firm Holodeck Merges With Crypto Specialist Arslanian Media

CoinDesk

2022. May. 05. 13:00

Gaming Content Firm Holodeck Merges With Crypto Specialist Arslanian Media Holodeck Media creates the “Business of Esports” podcast; Arslanian Media is behind the “Future of Money.”

How the Crypto Industry Cultivates Trust

CoinDesk

2022. May. 05. 12:50

How the Crypto Industry Cultivates Trust Crypto companies, and exchanges in particular, can find building trust a challenge, but a framework is emerging that can help.

The 'DeFi Mullet'

CoinDesk

2022. May. 05. 12:39

The 'DeFi Mullet'

Decentralized Exchange MM.Finance Suffers $2M Exploit

CoinDesk

2022. May. 05. 12:31

Decentralized Exchange MM.Finance Suffers $2M Exploit Cronos-based DeFi project MM.Finance has suffered an exploit to its front-end, losing $2 million.

Dogecoin, Shiba Inu Underperform Broader Crypto Market Despite Fundamental Growth

CoinDesk

2022. May. 05. 11:40

Dogecoin, Shiba Inu Underperform Broader Crypto Market Despite Fundamental Growth Adoption and usage of two tokens failed to move prices by much while the crypto market cap added 5%.

Binance Commits $500M For Elon Musk's Takeover of Twitter

CoinDesk

2022. May. 05. 10:54

Binance Commits $500M For Elon Musk's Takeover of Twitter The cryptocurrency exchange has committed $500 million to finance Elon Musk's $44 billion takeover of social media platform Twitter.

Binance, Sequoia Among Investors Backing Musk's Takeover of Twitter

CoinDesk

2022. May. 05. 10:54

Binance, Sequoia Among Investors Backing Musk's Takeover of Twitter The cryptocurrency exchange has committed $500 million to finance Elon Musk's $44 billion takeover of social media platform Twitter.

Cardano, Avalanche Lead Fed-Driven Crypto Rally, Traders Still Wary of Long-Term Recovery

CoinDesk

2022. May. 05. 09:56

Cardano, Avalanche Lead Fed-Driven Crypto Rally, Traders Still Wary of Long-Term Recovery Crypto markets added nearly 5% to overall capitalization in the past 24 hours after broader markets jumped on the decision to increase rates in the U.S.

Solana Pay Adds Customized Transaction Request for Merchants

CoinDesk

2022. May. 05. 09:11

Solana Pay Adds Customized Transaction Request for Merchants Prices of Solana’s native SOL tokens outperformed the market with a 9% surge in the past 24 hours.

Solana Pay Adds Customized Transaction Requests for Merchants

CoinDesk

2022. May. 05. 09:11

Solana Pay Adds Customized Transaction Requests for Merchants Prices of Solana’s native SOL tokens outperformed the market with a 9% surge in the past 24 hours.

Argo Blockchain to Open Flagship Texas Mining Facility Next Week; Shares Rise

CoinDesk

2022. May. 05. 09:11

Argo Blockchain to Open Flagship Texas Mining Facility Next Week; Shares Rise Argo shares jumped 12% on the London Stock Exchange.

Argo Blockchain to Open Flagship Texas Mining Facility Next Week, Shares Rise

CoinDesk

2022. May. 05. 09:11

Argo Blockchain to Open Flagship Texas Mining Facility Next Week, Shares Rise Argo shares jumped 12% on the London Stock Exchange.

Gucci to Accept Crypto in Some US Retail Stores: Report

CoinDesk

2022. May. 05. 05:33

Gucci to Accept Crypto in Some US Retail Stores: Report The Italian luxury brand plans to expand the payment mechanism nationwide.

First Mover Asia: Events in China, India Have Also Weighed on Crypto Prices

CoinDesk

2022. May. 05. 00:31

First Mover Asia: Events in China, India Have Also Weighed on Crypto Prices Investors may have been focusing on interest rate hikes and the economic fall out of Russia’s Ukraine invasion, but bitcoin has been subject to other headwinds: cryptos rise post rate hike.

Marathon Digital May Start to Sell Some of Its Bitcoins

CoinDesk

2022. May. 04. 23:11

Marathon Digital May Start to Sell Some of Its Bitcoins The miner said any sale would not be imminent, but that it might need about a half-billion dollars in investments to reach its growth objectives this year.

Marathon Digital May Start to Sell Some of Its Bitcoin

CoinDesk

2022. May. 04. 23:11

Marathon Digital May Start to Sell Some of Its Bitcoin The miner said any sale would not be imminent, but that it might need about a half-billion dollars in investments to reach its growth objectives this year.

'Revolution' Promised by Tron's Justin Sun Looks Like Clone of Terra's Algorithmic Stablecoin

CoinDesk

2022. May. 04. 21:16

'Revolution' Promised by Tron's Justin Sun Looks Like Clone of Terra's Algorithmic Stablecoin Tron, an Ethereum competitor blockchain, is the latest to launch an algorithmic stablecoin inspired by the success of Terra’s UST. It has lofty goals for USDD, but Tron’s lackluster track record of luring people to use its blockchain raises doubts.

Crypto Mining Moratorium Faces Stiff Headwinds in Albany

CoinDesk

2022. May. 04. 21:15

Crypto Mining Moratorium Faces Stiff Headwinds in Albany A bill that aims to put a two-year moratorium on certain types of proof-of-work crypto mining in New York is facing a fresh wave of pushback from industry leaders, lobbyists and lawmakers.

Otherside and Apes NFTs Dominate Today’s Trades, Nansen Data Suggests

CoinDesk

2022. May. 04. 21:08

Otherside and Apes NFTs Dominate Today’s Trades, Nansen Data Suggests Yuga Labs’ NFT collections take first, second and third place with the most trading activity in the past 24 hours. Rocket Pool’s rETH has lost ground since yesterday.

Marathon Digital Beats Q1 Sales, EBITDA Estimates

CoinDesk

2022. May. 04. 20:41

Marathon Digital Beats Q1 Sales, EBITDA Estimates The miner also reported an impairment charge of $19.6 million related to its self-mined bitcoin.

Market Wrap: Bitcoin and Stocks Rise After Fed Raises Rates; Growth Concerns Ease

CoinDesk

2022. May. 04. 20:12

Market Wrap: Bitcoin and Stocks Rise After Fed Raises Rates; Growth Concerns Ease Bitcoin (BTC) rose by as much as 5% over the past 24 hours, tracking moves in stocks, as the U.S. Federal Reserve eased concerns about slowing economic growth. Wednesday's rate hike was expected by market participants.

Yuga Labs Refunds Gas Fees for Failed ‘Otherdeed’ Transactions

CoinDesk

2022. May. 04. 19:47

Yuga Labs Refunds Gas Fees for Failed ‘Otherdeed’ Transactions The firm behind the Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT collection is looking to make amends for its chaotic virtual land sale with refunds to all users whose transactions failed during minting.

Wall Street Goes Crypto in the Bahamas

CoinDesk

2022. May. 04. 18:57

Wall Street Goes Crypto in the Bahamas The inaugural Crypto Bahamas conference was a four-day flex of FTX’s expanding empire – with a new era of “corporate crypto” firmly on display.

Sports NFT Platform Stakes Raises $5.3M for ‘Digital Bragging Rights’

CoinDesk

2022. May. 04. 18:31

Sports NFT Platform Stakes Raises $5.3M for ‘Digital Bragging Rights’ The platform lets users bet against each other’s sports picks, with winners minting their takes as NFTs.

Fed Hikes Rate at Fastest Pace in 22 Years, Will Start Shrinking Balance Sheet

CoinDesk

2022. May. 04. 18:13

Fed Hikes Rate at Fastest Pace in 22 Years, Will Start Shrinking Balance Sheet Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell announced Wednesday that the central bank will start shrinking its balance sheet and lift the fed-funds rate by a 0.5 percentage point.

Bitcoin Higher Ahead of FOMC Announcement

CoinDesk

2022. May. 04. 17:55

Bitcoin Higher Ahead of FOMC Announcement The bitcoin (BTC) price rises as traders await 2 p.m. ET rate announcement from Federal Reserve's monetary policy committee.

Coinbase Opens NFT Marketplace to All

CoinDesk

2022. May. 04. 17:42

Coinbase Opens NFT Marketplace to All The crypto exchange has opened the floodgates to its Ethereum-based marketplace after testing the beta version with a select group of users in April.

Bitcoin Downtrend Stabilizes, Resistance at $40K-$43K

CoinDesk

2022. May. 04. 17:20

Bitcoin Downtrend Stabilizes, Resistance at $40K-$43K Bitcoin (BTC) is set for choppy price action, although upside appears to be limited as momentum slows. The cryptocurrency could remain in a trading range until a decisive breakout or breakdown occurs.

California Governor Signs Executive Order to Spur Crypto Industry in the State

CoinDesk

2022. May. 04. 17:19

California Governor Signs Executive Order to Spur Crypto Industry in the State The order will begin creating a regulatory framework for blockchain technologies and crypto financial assets.

Binance Secures Regulatory Approval in France

CoinDesk

2022. May. 04. 16:35

Binance Secures Regulatory Approval in France Binance has been registered as a digital asset provider in France.

Bitcoin: “Múltiplo de Mayer” cerca de punto de infravaloración a la espera de la Fed

CoinDesk

2022. May. 04. 16:22

Bitcoin: “Múltiplo de Mayer” cerca de punto de infravaloración a la espera de la Fed Si bien el Múltiplo de Mayer se acerca al punto de infravaloración, las expectativas de la Reserva Federal nublan las perspectivas de una reversión alcista.

Kazakhstan Orders Crypto Miners to Register With Authorities

CoinDesk

2022. May. 04. 16:14

Kazakhstan Orders Crypto Miners to Register With Authorities The Central Asian country is trying to clean up its mining industry in the face of energy shortages.

Crypto Funds Suffer Fourth Straight Week of Outflows as Bitcoin Stalls

CoinDesk

2022. May. 04. 16:11

Crypto Funds Suffer Fourth Straight Week of Outflows as Bitcoin Stalls Some $120 million flowed out of digital-asset funds in the week through April 29, according to CoinShares.

Lido Briefly Becomes Top DeFi Protocol by TVL With $20B Staked

CoinDesk

2022. May. 04. 15:45

Lido Briefly Becomes Top DeFi Protocol by TVL With $20B Staked Lido Finance momentarily became the leading DeFi protocol by TVL on Wednesday, leapfrogging Curve.

Starbucks Teases Web 3 Platform in NFT Announcement

CoinDesk

2022. May. 04. 15:39

Starbucks Teases Web 3 Platform in NFT Announcement The coffee chain says its digital collectibles will likely be chain-agnostic and come with benefits tied to its physical locations.

Arweave-Based Bundlr Raises $5.2M to Boost Decentralized Storage

CoinDesk

2022. May. 04. 15:02

Arweave-Based Bundlr Raises $5.2M to Boost Decentralized Storage Bundlr aims to scale Arweave by allowing for near-instant transaction finality.

'I Totally Obsessed Over It.' How Crypto Addiction Almost Ruined My Life

CoinDesk

2022. May. 04. 14:44

'I Totally Obsessed Over It.' How Crypto Addiction Almost Ruined My Life One crypto-crazed man's descent into hell, and back.

Bored & Hungry in Crypto: Why This Burger Joint Wants to Use ApeCoin

CoinDesk

2022. May. 04. 14:20

Bored & Hungry in Crypto: Why This Burger Joint Wants to Use ApeCoin  The owner of the first Bored Ape-themed restaurant explains himself.

Amberdata Raises $30M to Accelerate Crypto, DeFi Data Delivery

CoinDesk

2022. May. 04. 14:08

Amberdata Raises $30M to Accelerate Crypto, DeFi Data Delivery Amberdata, a provider of digital asset data to financial institutions, has raised $30 million in Series B funding, with Coinbase and Nexo among the investors.

First Mover Americas: Hawkish Fed Trade May Not Be Over Yet

CoinDesk

2022. May. 04. 13:57

First Mover Americas: Hawkish Fed Trade May Not Be Over Yet The latest moves in crypto markets in context for May 4,2022.

Marathon Digital ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ About Meeting Early-2023 Hashrate Guidance as Delays Continue

CoinDesk

2022. May. 04. 13:37

Marathon Digital ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ About Meeting Early-2023 Hashrate Guidance as Delays Continue Marathon mined 299 bitcoins in April, a near 31% dip from the previous month, citing weather and maintenance issues.

What Is So Smart About Smart Contract Platforms?

CoinDesk

2022. May. 04. 13:00

What Is So Smart About Smart Contract Platforms? The innovative qualities of Ethereum have led to an explosion of new digital assets in the Smart Contract Platform sector. Here's a look at the sector its significance as a digital asset sector and how CoinDesk Indices is setting standards that define this sector.

Council of Europe Calls for Crypto Laundering Clampdown

CoinDesk

2022. May. 04. 11:14

Council of Europe Calls for Crypto Laundering Clampdown The chair of the council's Moneyval committee warned of fraud, tax evasion and market manipulation taking place using virtual assets.

Elon Musk Changes Twitter Display Picture to Collage of Bored Apes; APE Surges

CoinDesk

2022. May. 04. 11:01

Elon Musk Changes Twitter Display Picture to Collage of Bored Apes; APE Surges No direct correlation between the two events seemed to exist at writing time.

APE Surges, Sinks as Elon Musk Teases With Bored Ape Collage as Profile Picture

CoinDesk

2022. May. 04. 11:01

APE Surges, Sinks as Elon Musk Teases With Bored Ape Collage as Profile Picture No direct correlation between the two events seemed to exist at writing time.

Bitcoin's 'Mayer Multiple' Nears Point of Undervaluation Ahead of Fed

CoinDesk

2022. May. 04. 10:49

Bitcoin's 'Mayer Multiple' Nears Point of Undervaluation Ahead of Fed While the Mayer Multiple is nearing point of undervaluation, hawkish Fed expectations cloud prospects of bullish reversal.

The Yuga Labs Catastrophe Could Have Been Prevented

CoinDesk

2022. May. 04. 10:30

The Yuga Labs Catastrophe Could Have Been Prevented Conspiracy theorists say Yuga Labs clogged up Ethereum to justify the launch of its own chain, but maybe the Bored Ape creators just screwed up.

Argo Blockchain Borrows $70M From NYDIG to Buy Mining Rigs

CoinDesk

2022. May. 04. 09:10

Argo Blockchain Borrows $70M From NYDIG to Buy Mining Rigs The loan brings Argo's debt to build out its 200 MW Helios facility in Texas to $97.2 million.

LGT, World’s Largest Family-Owned Private Bank, to Offer Crypto

CoinDesk

2022. May. 04. 09:10

LGT, World’s Largest Family-Owned Private Bank, to Offer Crypto The financial institution owned by the princely House of Liechtenstein is working with Switzerland’s SEBA Bank.

Terra to Provide UST Liquidity on Polygon-Based SynFutures

CoinDesk

2022. May. 04. 06:28

Terra to Provide UST Liquidity on Polygon-Based SynFutures SynFutures processed over $266 million in trading volumes over the past week.

Crypto-Friendly Tim Ryan, JD Vance to Vie for Ohio's Open Senate Seat

CoinDesk

2022. May. 04. 02:28

Crypto-Friendly Tim Ryan, JD Vance to Vie for Ohio's Open Senate Seat Both Ryan, a Democrat, and Vance, a Republican, support cryptocurrencies.

Crypto-Friendly Tim Ryan, J.D. Vance to Vie for Ohio's Open Senate Seat

CoinDesk

2022. May. 04. 02:28

Crypto-Friendly Tim Ryan, J.D. Vance to Vie for Ohio's Open Senate Seat Both Ryan, a Democrat, and Vance, a Republican, support cryptocurrencies.

Who’s Surprised by the SEC’s ‘Power Grab?’

CoinDesk

2022. May. 04. 01:43

Who’s Surprised by the SEC’s ‘Power Grab?’ Something like $200 million in various cryptos were stolen, exploited or just plain burned over the past eight days. Given that, is it any wonder that regulators like Gary Gensler want closer oversight of the crypto sector?

The Woman Who Conquered COVID

CoinDesk

2022. May. 03. 23:16

The Woman Who Conquered COVID Taiwan's Digital Minister Audrey Tang sees the transparency of blockchain technology as a lynchpin of good governance.

The Woman Who Conquered COVID-19

CoinDesk

2022. May. 03. 23:16

The Woman Who Conquered COVID-19 Taiwan's Digital Minister Audrey Tang sees the transparency of blockchain technology as a lynchpin of good governance.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Minnows Are Resilient as Long-Term Whales Capitulate to Pressure

CoinDesk

2022. May. 03. 22:39

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Minnows Are Resilient as Long-Term Whales Capitulate to Pressure  How long these smaller-scale investors remain committed to their crypto assets will be an interesting trend to observe; bitcoin and ether drop.

‘Smart Money’ Is Staking ETH on Rocket Pool and Selling ENS, Nansen Data Suggests

CoinDesk

2022. May. 03. 21:26

‘Smart Money’ Is Staking ETH on Rocket Pool and Selling ENS, Nansen Data Suggests For the second consecutive day, Yuga Labs’ Otherdeeds NFT collection has seen the most volume in the last 24 hours, according to the blockchain analytics platform.

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Traders Take Some Profits Ahead of Fed Meeting, Expect Higher Volatility

CoinDesk

2022. May. 03. 20:39

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Traders Take Some Profits Ahead of Fed Meeting, Expect Higher Volatility Bitcoin (BTC) is roughly flat over the past week, although option traders have hedged against further price drops. And long-term bitcoin holders are taking profits.

Bitcoin: resistencia por debajo de $40K y soporte en $30K-$32K

CoinDesk

2022. May. 03. 20:34

Bitcoin: resistencia por debajo de $40K y soporte en $30K-$32K BTC corre el riesgo de colapsar a medida que el impulso de los precios se desacelera.

MicroStrategy Reports $170M Impairment Charge on Bitcoin Holdings in Q1

CoinDesk

2022. May. 03. 20:19

MicroStrategy Reports $170M Impairment Charge on Bitcoin Holdings in Q1 The software firm owns 129,218 bitcoins valued at just under $5 billion.

Hester Peirce Pushes Back Against SEC’s Plans to Nearly Double Crypto Enforcement Staff

CoinDesk

2022. May. 03. 19:43

Hester Peirce Pushes Back Against SEC’s Plans to Nearly Double Crypto Enforcement Staff U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) commissioner Hester Peirce took to Twitter on Tuesday to voice her opposition to the addition of 20 new jobs on the regulatory agency’s crypto enforcement squad.

Hester Peirce Knocks SEC’s Plans to Add to Crypto Enforcement Staff

CoinDesk

2022. May. 03. 19:43

Hester Peirce Knocks SEC’s Plans to Add to Crypto Enforcement Staff U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) commissioner Hester Peirce took to Twitter on Tuesday to voice her opposition to the addition of 20 new jobs on the regulatory agency’s crypto enforcement squad.

Bitcoin Diverges From Stocks as Fed Meeting Starts, Slips Toward $38K

CoinDesk

2022. May. 03. 18:48

Bitcoin Diverges From Stocks as Fed Meeting Starts, Slips Toward $38K It's become a rarer occurrence these days, but bitcoin (BTC) went its own way, dropping on Tuesday as stocks rose.

Bitcoin Stalls Below $40K Resistance, Support at $30K-$32K

CoinDesk

2022. May. 03. 18:05

Bitcoin Stalls Below $40K Resistance, Support at $30K-$32K Bitcoin (BTC) is at risk of a price breakdown as momentum signals weaken. The cryptocurrency has minor support at $37K, although stronger support is seen at $30K-$32K.

An Ape Ain’t Free: In Defense of Ethereum’s Fees

CoinDesk

2022. May. 03. 17:17

An Ape Ain’t Free: In Defense of Ethereum’s Fees Pick your poison: low fees on a chain that could collapse when transaction demand outstrips blockspace (Solana), or unpredictable, sometimes very high fees on a stable chain (Ethereum).

La SEC suma personal para aumentar los esfuerzos contra estafas cripto

CoinDesk

2022. May. 03. 16:02

La SEC suma personal para aumentar los esfuerzos contra estafas cripto El regulador de valores de los Estados Unidos planea contratar a otras 20 personas para vigilar las ofertas de monedas, los tokens no fungibles y las finanzas descentralizadas.

Matt Medved: The Four Factors That Make NFTs Successful

CoinDesk

2022. May. 03. 15:37

Matt Medved: The Four Factors That Make NFTs Successful The founder of NFT Now on distinguishing between hits and rugpulls. Medved is a speaker at CoinDesk's Consensus festival in June.

Decrypt Spins Out From ConsenSys Mesh, Raises $10M at $50M Valuation

CoinDesk

2022. May. 03. 15:24

Decrypt Spins Out From ConsenSys Mesh, Raises $10M at $50M Valuation Crypto news site Decrypt has spin out from its parent company ConsenSys Mesh and raised $10 million in funding at a $50 million valuation.

Riot Blockchain Sells Nearly Half of April’s Bitcoin Production

CoinDesk

2022. May. 03. 14:52

Riot Blockchain Sells Nearly Half of April’s Bitcoin Production The company mined 508 bitcoin in April, down from 511 in March, but up about 150% from year-ago levels.

Uzbekistan Publishes Crypto Regulation Framework, Assigns Supervising Agency

CoinDesk

2022. May. 03. 14:27

Uzbekistan Publishes Crypto Regulation Framework, Assigns Supervising Agency Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev set a regulatory framework for the country's crypto industry and assigned a newly renamed Perspective Projects Agency to oversee the industry.

Fed Meeting Decision Looks Baked, But Outlook Is Far From Certain

CoinDesk

2022. May. 03. 13:42

Fed Meeting Decision Looks Baked, But Outlook Is Far From Certain The Federal Open Markets Committee (FOMC) is holding its two-day, closed-door meeting to discuss rising inflation starting today.

Millennium Hires Former Bitstamp Exec Merghart to Lead Digital Asset Strategy

CoinDesk

2022. May. 03. 13:36

Millennium Hires Former Bitstamp Exec Merghart to Lead Digital Asset Strategy Hedge fund Millennium Management has hired former Bitstamp executive Hunter Merghart to lead its growing digital asset strategy.

Millennium Hires Former Bitstamp Exec Merghart as COO of Digital Assets

CoinDesk

2022. May. 03. 13:36

Millennium Hires Former Bitstamp Exec Merghart as COO of Digital Assets Hedge fund Millennium Management has hired former Bitstamp executive Hunter Merghart to lead its growing digital asset strategy.

Jane Street Dives Into DeFi With $25M USDC Loan

CoinDesk

2022. May. 03. 13:29

Jane Street Dives Into DeFi With $25M USDC Loan Quant trading firm Jane Street has taken a $25 million USDC loan from crypto firm BlockTower Capital, via Clearpool.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Skew Shows Put Bias Intact; Focus on RSI

CoinDesk

2022. May. 03. 13:26

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Skew Shows Put Bias Intact; Focus on RSI The latest moves in crypto markets in context for May 3, 2022.

OpenSea and Circle Back $6M Raise for DAO Platform Syndicate

CoinDesk

2022. May. 03. 13:00

OpenSea and Circle Back $6M Raise for DAO Platform Syndicate Nearly 1,200 investment clubs have launched on Syndicate since the platform went live at the end of January.

CI Global, Galaxy Digital Expand ETF Suite With Blockchain and Metaverse Offerings

CoinDesk

2022. May. 03. 11:00

CI Global, Galaxy Digital Expand ETF Suite With Blockchain and Metaverse Offerings The new ETFs will track indexes created by Alerian and Galaxy Digital Holdings.

CoinShares's Preliminary Q1 Earnings Slump 45% YoY to $23.4M

CoinDesk

2022. May. 03. 10:26

CoinShares's Preliminary Q1 Earnings Slump 45% YoY to $23.4M During Q1, CoinShares took "important steps" to up list on the Nasdaq Stockholm Main Market.

CoinShares' Preliminary Q1 Earnings Slump 45% From Year Ago

CoinDesk

2022. May. 03. 10:26

CoinShares' Preliminary Q1 Earnings Slump 45% From Year Ago During Q1, CoinShares took "important steps" to up list on the Nasdaq Stockholm Main Market.

SEC Extends Anti-Crypto Scam Efforts

CoinDesk

2022. May. 03. 09:30

SEC Extends Anti-Crypto Scam Efforts The U.S. securities enforcer will hire 20 extra staff to police coin offerings, non-fungible tokens and decentralized finance.

SEC to Add Staff as It Ramps Up Anti-Crypto Scam Efforts

CoinDesk

2022. May. 03. 09:30

SEC to Add Staff as It Ramps Up Anti-Crypto Scam Efforts The U.S. securities enforcer will hire 20 extra staff to police coin offerings, non-fungible tokens and decentralized finance.

Here’s Why Solana Ceased Block Production for Seven Hours on Saturday

CoinDesk

2022. May. 03. 08:28

Here’s Why Solana Ceased Block Production for Seven Hours on Saturday Millions of transactions per second and heavy traffic contributed to the network’s disruption, developers explained on Tuesday.

Here’s Why Solana Ceased Block Production for 7 Hours on Saturday

CoinDesk

2022. May. 03. 08:28

Here’s Why Solana Ceased Block Production for 7 Hours on Saturday Millions of transactions per second and heavy traffic contributed to the network’s disruption, developers explained on Tuesday.

Algorand Scores FIFA Partnership; ALGO Prices Surge

CoinDesk

2022. May. 03. 08:20

Algorand Scores FIFA Partnership; ALGO Prices Surge FIFA, the world's governing body for soccer, has partnered with blockchain network Algorand to help develop its digital assets strategy.

Algorand Scores FIFA Partnership, ALGO Price Surges

CoinDesk

2022. May. 03. 08:20

Algorand Scores FIFA Partnership, ALGO Price Surges FIFA, the world's governing body for soccer, has partnered with blockchain network Algorand to help develop its digital assets strategy.

Crypto.com Restarts Staking Rewards After Community Furor

CoinDesk

2022. May. 03. 05:51

Crypto.com Restarts Staking Rewards After Community Furor Staking rewards of as much as 8% would be offered to its card users, the company’s CEO said.

Andressen Horowitz Commits $500 Million for Indian Startups: Report

CoinDesk

2022. May. 03. 03:45

Andressen Horowitz Commits $500 Million for Indian Startups: Report The move comes as more VCs target India’s growing startup ecosystem.

Andreessen Horowitz Commits $500 Million for Indian Startups: Report

CoinDesk

2022. May. 03. 03:45

Andreessen Horowitz Commits $500 Million for Indian Startups: Report The move comes as more VCs target India’s growing startup ecosystem.

Andreessen Horowitz Commits $500M for Indian Startups: Report

CoinDesk

2022. May. 03. 03:45

Andreessen Horowitz Commits $500M for Indian Startups: Report The move comes as more VCs target India’s growing startup ecosystem.

First Mover Asia: Why the Metaverse Is a Potemkin Village

CoinDesk

2022. May. 02. 23:44

First Mover Asia: Why the Metaverse Is a Potemkin Village  Despite breathless headlines about a digital land rush, metaverse platforms are struggling to attract brands and users.

VanEck Releases First NFTs, Promising Early Access to Research

CoinDesk

2022. May. 02. 21:18

VanEck Releases First NFTs, Promising Early Access to Research Asset management and crypto-based product firm VanEck has launched its first collection of NFTs to showcase the tokens’ real-world utility and build community.

‘Smart Money’ Wallets Are Unloading APE, Filling Up on aSTETH, Nansen Data Suggests

CoinDesk

2022. May. 02. 21:17

‘Smart Money’ Wallets Are Unloading APE, Filling Up on aSTETH, Nansen Data Suggests “Otherdeed for Otherside” NFTs have seen the most activity in the last 24 hours, according to the on-chain analytics firm.

El banco privado más grande de Argentina habilita la compraventa de criptomonedas

CoinDesk

2022. May. 02. 20:42

El banco privado más grande de Argentina habilita la compraventa de criptomonedas Banco Galicia lanzó un servicio que permite a sus usuarios comprar bitcoin, ether, USDC y XRP.

Market Wrap: Cryptos and Stocks Mixed; Bitcoin Outperforms Altcoins

CoinDesk

2022. May. 02. 20:14

Market Wrap: Cryptos and Stocks Mixed; Bitcoin Outperforms Altcoins Stocks and cryptos have experienced choppy trading so far this year, reflecting uncertainty among global investors. Meanwhile, bitcoin (BTC) is starting to outperform some altcoins.

Wikipedia dejará de aceptar donaciones en criptomonedas por razones medioambientales

CoinDesk

2022. May. 02. 19:50

Wikipedia dejará de aceptar donaciones en criptomonedas por razones medioambientales El anuncio se dio luego de que el 71,2% de la comunidad de Wikimedia votara a favor de una propuesta para dejar de aceptar criptomonedas.

Bitcoin Lethargic as May Starts, Though Month Could Prove Pivotal

CoinDesk

2022. May. 02. 19:45

Bitcoin Lethargic as May Starts, Though Month Could Prove Pivotal The largest cryptocurrency is up 1.3% so far in May, a month where returns historically have averaged 27%. But at least one analyst suggests the price could still drop as low as $32,000.

Otherside and the Future of NFT Consolidation

CoinDesk

2022. May. 02. 18:50

Otherside and the Future of NFT Consolidation In the wake of its chaotic metaverse land sale, Yuga Labs says it’s outgrown Ethereum. Should we have seen this coming?

Bitcoin Downtrend Intact; Support at $37K

CoinDesk

2022. May. 02. 18:43

Bitcoin Downtrend Intact; Support at $37K Bitcoin (BTC) is on watch for a decisive breakout or breakdown from its three-month range this month. The cryptocurrency has experienced a loss of upside momentum in April, suggesting indecision among buyers and sellers.

Marathon Digital Kicks Off Miners’ Earnings Season With Focus on Rig Deployment, Funding

CoinDesk

2022. May. 02. 18:21

Marathon Digital Kicks Off Miners’ Earnings Season With Focus on Rig Deployment, Funding The miner will report its first quarter earnings on Wednesday, followed by its first-ever conference call with analysts and investors.

FTX Closed Acquisition of Liquid Exchange a Few Days Late

CoinDesk

2022. May. 02. 18:14

FTX Closed Acquisition of Liquid Exchange a Few Days Late FTX has completed the acquisition of Japanese crypto exchange Liquid, according to an internal email to Liquid shareholders written by the exchange’s CEO, Mike Kayamori, that was obtained by CoinDesk.

Ledn Taps Hoseki for Bitcoin Proof-of-Asset Service Ahead of Mortgage Launch

CoinDesk

2022. May. 02. 17:43

Ledn Taps Hoseki for Bitcoin Proof-of-Asset Service Ahead of Mortgage Launch Hoseki aims to provide a framework for bitcoin holders looking to leverage their BTC.

Michael Saylor and Jack Dorsey Among Bitcoin Heavyweights Defending Mining in Letter to EPA

CoinDesk

2022. May. 02. 16:57

Michael Saylor and Jack Dorsey Among Bitcoin Heavyweights Defending Mining in Letter to EPA Bitcoin mining sites are no different than data centers operated by mega-cap tech firms such as Amazon, Apple, Google, Meta, and Microsoft, the authors wrote.

Michael Saylor, Jack Dorsey Among Bitcoin Heavyweights Defending Mining in Letter to EPA

CoinDesk

2022. May. 02. 16:57

Michael Saylor, Jack Dorsey Among Bitcoin Heavyweights Defending Mining in Letter to EPA Bitcoin mining sites are no different than data centers operated by mega-cap tech firms such as Amazon, Apple, Google, Meta, and Microsoft, the authors wrote.

Argentina’s Largest Private Bank Launches Crypto Trading Feature

CoinDesk

2022. May. 02. 16:54

Argentina’s Largest Private Bank Launches Crypto Trading Feature Banco Galicia now allows users to buy bitcoin, ether, USDC and XRP.

Ohio's Senate Candidates Stake Out Crypto Positions

CoinDesk

2022. May. 02. 15:54

Ohio's Senate Candidates Stake Out Crypto Positions While crypto policy is unlikely to sway the outcome of Tuesday’s primary, its mindshare among the candidates augurs well for the industry’s clout in the nation’s capital.

Amy Wu: Gaming Companies Can't Afford to Avoid Web 3

CoinDesk

2022. May. 02. 15:34

Amy Wu: Gaming Companies Can't Afford to Avoid Web 3 Amy Wu leads ventures, M&A, and gaming at cryptocurrency exchange FTX. She's a speaker at CoinDesk's Consensus festival this June.

NYDIG’s $59K Bitcoin Bounties Program Begins Paying Developers Who Improve the Network

CoinDesk

2022. May. 02. 15:33

NYDIG’s $59K Bitcoin Bounties Program Begins Paying Developers Who Improve the Network NYDIG’s two-week old Bitcoin Task Bounties program to pay developers to improve the Bitcoin network has paid out $1,800 for two tasks that have been completed so far, according to sources familiar with the matter.

What Mining Moratorium Could Really Mean for New York’s Crypto Industry

CoinDesk

2022. May. 02. 14:36

What Mining Moratorium Could Really Mean for New York’s Crypto Industry The New York Senate is considering a bill that would ban new proof-of-work mining operations using non-renewable energy sources. The crypto industry fears it might harm the sector irreparably.

What a Mining Moratorium Could Really Mean for New York’s Crypto Industry

CoinDesk

2022. May. 02. 14:36

What a Mining Moratorium Could Really Mean for New York’s Crypto Industry The New York Senate is considering a bill that would ban new proof-of-work mining operations using non-renewable energy sources. The crypto industry fears it might harm the sector irreparably.

Top EU Official Calls for Global Crypto Agreement

CoinDesk

2022. May. 02. 14:33

Top EU Official Calls for Global Crypto Agreement Europe and the U.S. should work together to protect investors and limit environmental harm, Mairead McGuinness said.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Loses Key Support During Ugly Weekend for Crypto Markets

CoinDesk

2022. May. 02. 14:08

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Loses Key Support During Ugly Weekend for Crypto Markets The latest moves in crypto markets in context for May 2, 2022.

ApeCoin Drops, Ether Trades Flat After Record $200M Gas Burn

CoinDesk

2022. May. 02. 12:52

ApeCoin Drops, Ether Trades Flat After Record $200M Gas Burn Over 71,000 ether were burned on Sunday amid demand for a new NFT project. But that did little to affect ether prices as the broader market traded flat.

ApeCoin Drops, Ether Trades Flat Despite Record $200M Gas Burn

CoinDesk

2022. May. 02. 12:52

ApeCoin Drops, Ether Trades Flat Despite Record $200M Gas Burn Over 71,000 ether were burned on Sunday amid demand for a new NFT project. But that did little to affect ether prices as the broader market traded flat.

Crypto.com Slashes Card Rewards, CRO Tokens Drop 11% as Community Reacts

CoinDesk

2022. May. 02. 09:33

Crypto.com Slashes Card Rewards, CRO Tokens Drop 11% as Community Reacts In addition, staking rewards would no longer be offered to cardholders after the completion of the current 180-day period.

Crypto.com Slashes Card Rewards, CRO Drops 11% as Community Reacts

CoinDesk

2022. May. 02. 09:33

Crypto.com Slashes Card Rewards, CRO Drops 11% as Community Reacts In addition, staking rewards would no longer be offered to cardholders after the completion of the current 180-day period.

India Includes Crypto Businesses in New Rules for Cyber Security

CoinDesk

2022. May. 02. 09:31

India Includes Crypto Businesses in New Rules for Cyber Security The move is seen as a positive step that gives clarity to the crypto industry on several fronts.

Bitcoin Immune to 'Sell in May' Adage, if History Is Guide

CoinDesk

2022. May. 02. 09:16

Bitcoin Immune to 'Sell in May' Adage, if History Is Guide Historically, May has been the fourth-best month for bitcoin.

Bitcoin Immune to 'Sell in May' Adage if History Is Guide

CoinDesk

2022. May. 02. 09:16

Bitcoin Immune to 'Sell in May' Adage if History Is Guide Historically, May has been the fourth-best month for bitcoin.

First Mover Asia: Singapore’s Distaste for Retail Crypto Is Spooking Institutional Money

CoinDesk

2022. May. 01. 23:35

First Mover Asia: Singapore’s Distaste for Retail Crypto Is Spooking Institutional Money  Three Arrows Capital's decision last week to move its headquarters to Dubai reflects growing concerns about Singapore's increasing regulatory scrutiny of crypto; bitcoin returns to where it started the weekend.

First Mover Asia: Singapore’s Distaste for Retail Crypto Spooks Institutional Money

CoinDesk

2022. May. 01. 23:35

First Mover Asia: Singapore’s Distaste for Retail Crypto Spooks Institutional Money  Three Arrows Capital's decision last week to move its headquarters to Dubai reflects growing concerns about Singapore's increasing regulatory scrutiny of crypto; bitcoin returns to where it started the weekend.

BAYC Team Raises $285M With Otherside NFTs, Clogs Ethereum

CoinDesk

2022. May. 01. 15:31

BAYC Team Raises $285M With Otherside NFTs, Clogs Ethereum The virtual land rush for the ape-centered metaverse project has already cost traders more than $176 million in fees alone.

Crypto Venture Capital's Rejection of Venture Capital and ‘The Box’

CoinDesk

2022. May. 01. 14:50

Crypto Venture Capital's Rejection of Venture Capital and ‘The Box’ The mechanics behind crypto yield farming are eerily simple, but that simplicity should act as a warning label rather than an advertisement.