ImmutableX to Launch All-In-One Passport System to Onboard New Gamers Into Web3

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 31. 23:00

ImmutableX to Launch All-In-One Passport System to Onboard New Gamers Into Web3 The new tool, scheduled to launch in April 2023, will act as a non-custodial wallet, gamer profile and authentication solution for Web3 gamers.

Crypto Market January Roundup: Aptos, Metaverse-Affiliated Tokens Lead Broad-Based Rally

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 31. 22:44

Crypto Market January Roundup: Aptos, Metaverse-Affiliated Tokens Lead Broad-Based Rally Layer 1 blockchain Aptos’ native token has surged over 387% this month, leading all cryptocurrencies for gains and dwarfing bitcoin and ether’s performance. Solana’s SOL token also rises.

UK Finance Ministry to Propose Broad Rules for Crypto, Invites Industry Feedback

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 31. 22:30

UK Finance Ministry to Propose Broad Rules for Crypto, Invites Industry Feedback The Treasury also gave crypto companies a time limited exemption to approve their own crypto promotions until more regulation comes.

Crypto Markets Today: Fed Preview, Bitcoin Holds Steady at $22.9K

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 31. 22:12

Crypto Markets Today: Fed Preview, Bitcoin Holds Steady at $22.9K Also: Metaverse tokens surged in January. Equities close higher.

Ethereum Developers to Launch New Testnet ‘Zhejiang’ for Simulating ETH Withdrawals

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 31. 22:10

Ethereum Developers to Launch New Testnet ‘Zhejiang’ for Simulating ETH Withdrawals Users will be able to get a sense of how staked ETH withdrawals will work from a testnet due to go fully live on Feb. 7.

Crypto Bank Silvergate Shares Move Higher After BlackRock Boosts Stake

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 31. 21:51

Crypto Bank Silvergate Shares Move Higher After BlackRock Boosts Stake The troubled crypto bank gained nearly 10% in Tuesday's session.

Social Token Project Rally Shuts Ethereum Sidechain, Stranding Users’ Crypto Assets

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 31. 21:36

Social Token Project Rally Shuts Ethereum Sidechain, Stranding Users’ Crypto Assets Rally blamed its sidechain’s demise on macro forces.

Blur Reportedly Finds Loophole in OpenSea's Blocklist as Marketplace War Escalates

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 31. 21:08

Blur Reportedly Finds Loophole in OpenSea's Blocklist as Marketplace War Escalates The apparent workaround allows the zero-fee marketplace to list collections that have previously been blocklisted by OpenSea, following months of debates around enforcing creator royalties.

Wormhole Wins Vote to Be Uniswap’s Designated Bridge to BNB Chain

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 31. 19:05

Wormhole Wins Vote to Be Uniswap’s Designated Bridge to BNB Chain Uniswap aims to deploy its V3 decentralized exchange on BNB Chain before its business source license expires on April 1. LayerZero, a target of recent criticism for under-publicized security risks, finished second in the voting.

Commissioner: CFTC Needs More Dialogue With Market Participants to Modernize Regulation

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 31. 17:59

Commissioner: CFTC Needs More Dialogue With Market Participants to Modernize Regulation Kristin N. Johnson says it is important the agency has a working relationship with the parent company of a subsidiary operating in its market.

Metaverse Tokens Outperforming Bitcoin in January

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 31. 17:20

Metaverse Tokens Outperforming Bitcoin in January Decentraland’s MANA has surged 152% for the month, while The Sandbox’s SAND is up over 90%.

Shuttered Crypto Exchange Bitzlato Says It Plans to Resume Operations: Report

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 31. 17:19

Shuttered Crypto Exchange Bitzlato Says It Plans to Resume Operations: Report The exchange had been charged by U.S. and European authorities with laundering $700 million in funds tied to Russian criminals.

Bitcoin Miner Core Scientific to Borrow $70M From B. Riley

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 31. 16:54

Bitcoin Miner Core Scientific to Borrow $70M From B. Riley The firm said the loan will enable it to replace an existing facility and give it "up to 15 months runway and significant flexibility."

Fidelity Investment's Head of Institutional Crypto Exits Role

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 31. 16:52

Fidelity Investment's Head of Institutional Crypto Exits Role Chris Tyrer joined Fidelity Digital Assets as its first U.K. employee four years ago.

Fidelity Digital Assets' Head of Institutional Crypto Exits Role

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 31. 16:52

Fidelity Digital Assets' Head of Institutional Crypto Exits Role Chris Tyrer joined Fidelity Digital Assets as its first U.K. employee four years ago.

Mango Markets Exploiter Thought a DAO Protected Him. Then US Courts Showed Up

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 31. 16:03

Mango Markets Exploiter Thought a DAO Protected Him. Then US Courts Showed Up Mango Labs’ $47 million civil suit against crypto trader Avraham Eisenberg is a case study in how the ideals of crypto governance and DAOs take a backseat to real-world contracts law.

DeFi Liquidity Protocol Squid Raises $3.5M Round Led by North Island Ventures

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 31. 16:00

DeFi Liquidity Protocol Squid Raises $3.5M Round Led by North Island Ventures The Axelar-based protocol connects users with cross-chain assets for borrowing and lending.

What's Holding DAOs Back?

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 31. 15:44

What's Holding DAOs Back? The founder of CityDAO weighs solutions to decentralized autonomous organizations’ coordination and regulatory problems.

Strike Expands Lightning Network-Powered Remittances to Philippines

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 31. 15:00

Strike Expands Lightning Network-Powered Remittances to Philippines The Philippines is one of the world’s largest remittance markets, at $35 billion.

Structured Finance Platform Intain Opens Tokenized Marketplace for Asset-Backed Securities

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 31. 15:00

Structured Finance Platform Intain Opens Tokenized Marketplace for Asset-Backed Securities The marketplace will be built as an Avalanche Subnet.

Initial Coin Offerings Deserve a Rethink

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 31. 14:55

Initial Coin Offerings Deserve a Rethink ICOs do not deserve their bad reputation – and can be a viable way for retail investors to take part in the growth of early stage startups and expand capital access for U.S. firms, if regulation is reconsidered.

US Senators Press Crypto Bank Silvergate on Ties to FTX: Bloomberg

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 31. 14:35

US Senators Press Crypto Bank Silvergate on Ties to FTX: Bloomberg The lawmakers said in a letter that Silvergate’s previous responses to queries were “evasive and incomplete.”

Jim Henson's Beloved Children Series Fraggle Rock Releases NFT Trading Cards

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 31. 14:00

Jim Henson's Beloved Children Series Fraggle Rock Releases NFT Trading Cards Fans of the 1980s fantasy puppet television show can collect digital trading cards and connect with other fans through an app.

Nic Carter's Castle Island Ventures Backs New Crypto VC Firm

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 31. 14:00

Nic Carter's Castle Island Ventures Backs New Crypto VC Firm Breed VC closed its first fund with nearly $20 million in capital.

Crypto Issuance Startup Tokensoft Brings Its Token Launchpad On-Chain

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 31. 14:00

Crypto Issuance Startup Tokensoft Brings Its Token Launchpad On-Chain Tokensoft version 2 will allow for greater abstraction in how teams structure their token distributions.

Jim Henson's Beloved Children Series 'Fraggle Rock' Releases NFT Trading Cards

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 31. 14:00

Jim Henson's Beloved Children Series 'Fraggle Rock' Releases NFT Trading Cards Fans of the 1980s fantasy puppet television show can collect digital trading cards and connect with other fans through an app.

Nic Carter from Castle Island Ventures Backs New Crypto VC Firm

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 31. 14:00

Nic Carter from Castle Island Ventures Backs New Crypto VC Firm Breed VC closed its first fund with nearly $20 million in capital.

Bitcoin Miner Greenidge Generation Restructures Another $11M of Debt

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 31. 13:49

Bitcoin Miner Greenidge Generation Restructures Another $11M of Debt The deal with B. Riley will push off repayment dates and use Greenidge stock to pay off some of the funds.

BankProv Stops Offering Loans Collateralized With Crypto Mining Machines

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 31. 13:33

BankProv Stops Offering Loans Collateralized With Crypto Mining Machines The crypto-friendly bank wrote off $47.9 million in loans, primarily mining rig-collateralized debt.

Investment Manager Hamilton Lane Opens First Tokenized Fund With Securitize

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 31. 13:30

Investment Manager Hamilton Lane Opens First Tokenized Fund With Securitize The Polygon-backed feeder makes the flagship direct equity fund available to more investors.

Investment Manager Hamilton Lane Opens Tokenized Fund on Polygon Blockchain

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 31. 13:30

Investment Manager Hamilton Lane Opens Tokenized Fund on Polygon Blockchain The Polygon-backed feeder makes the flagship direct equity fund available to more investors.

First Mover Americas: Celsius Network Accused of Running a Ponzi Scheme

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 31. 13:12

First Mover Americas: Celsius Network Accused of Running a Ponzi Scheme The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Jan. 31, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Kazakhstan Looks to Tighten Rules for Crypto Exchanges After FTX Collapse

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 31. 12:33

Kazakhstan Looks to Tighten Rules for Crypto Exchanges After FTX Collapse The Astana Financial Services Authority is seeking market feedback on new rules targeting operational resilience and separation of customer assets.

Fed Preview: Powell to Trigger 'Healthy Pullback' in Bitcoin, Experts Say

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 31. 12:15

Fed Preview: Powell to Trigger 'Healthy Pullback' in Bitcoin, Experts Say Financial conditions have loosened to a point where Powell may detail the extent of easing is unwarranted, one observer said, warning of a pullback in risk assets.

Hong Kong to Require Stablecoin Licensing as Early as This Year

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 31. 10:14

Hong Kong to Require Stablecoin Licensing as Early as This Year Algorithmic stablecoins like terraUSD will not be accepted under the planned regulatory regime, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority said.

DekaBank Selects Swiss Crypto Specialist Metaco to Steer Digital Asset Offering

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 31. 09:45

DekaBank Selects Swiss Crypto Specialist Metaco to Steer Digital Asset Offering The German banking giant chose Swiss cryptocurrency custody tech firm Metaco to develop its institutional digital asset offering.

Celsius Used New Customer Funds to Pay for Withdrawals: Independent Examiner

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 31. 08:54

Celsius Used New Customer Funds to Pay for Withdrawals: Independent Examiner Shoba Pillay was appointed by a New York bankruptcy court to look at whether the crypto lender operated as a Ponzi scheme

Stablecoins Seem Unattractive as the Gap Between 3pool's APY and Treasury Yields Widens

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 31. 08:40

Stablecoins Seem Unattractive as the Gap Between 3pool's APY and Treasury Yields Widens The annualized percentage yield from providing stablecoin liquidity on Curve's 3pool, also known as DeFi's savings bank account, is nearly 250 basis points less than the yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note.

NFT Marketplace SudoSwap Airdrops Tokens to Liquidity Providers and 0xmon Holders

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 31. 08:25

NFT Marketplace SudoSwap Airdrops Tokens to Liquidity Providers and 0xmon Holders SUDO holders can vote on on-chain governance proposals, and the tokens are initially non-transferrable.

Bitcoin Community Erupts In Existential Debate Over NFT Project Ordinals

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 31. 02:55

Bitcoin Community Erupts In Existential Debate Over NFT Project Ordinals Some are calling the new protocol, which stores NFTs on Bitcoin, as an attack on the blockchain's original mission to conduct financial transactions, while others say the new use case should be embraced alongside other demands for block space.

First Mover Asia: Centralized Exchange Tokens Post Solid Gains in January Despite SEC Interest; Bitcoin, Ether, in the Red.

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 31. 01:53

First Mover Asia: Centralized Exchange Tokens Post Solid Gains in January Despite SEC Interest; Bitcoin, Ether, in the Red. The tokens of Binance, Crypto.com and KuCoin are all comfortably in the green over the past month.

First Mover Asia: Centralized Exchange Tokens Post Solid Gains in January Despite SEC Interest; Bitcoin, Ether in the Red.

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 31. 01:53

First Mover Asia: Centralized Exchange Tokens Post Solid Gains in January Despite SEC Interest; Bitcoin, Ether in the Red. The tokens of Binance, Crypto.com and KuCoin are all comfortably in the green over the past month.

EthBoy NFT Painting Continues to Evolve With Fourth Edition

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 31. 00:16

EthBoy NFT Painting Continues to Evolve With Fourth Edition The generative artwork, which depicts Vitalik Buterin in a harlequin suit, changes every day in response to external data.

Alameda Seeks to Recover $446M in Crypto Paid to Voyager After Lender's Bankruptcy

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 30. 23:41

Alameda Seeks to Recover $446M in Crypto Paid to Voyager After Lender's Bankruptcy Defunct crypto trading firm Alameda Research – one arm of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's former empire – wants to regain around $446 million transferred to bankrupt lender Voyager Digital prior to Alameda's own bankruptcy filing, a new lawsuit says.

Judge Rules Identities of 2 Parties Who Backed Sam Bankman-Fried’s $250B Bond Can Be Revealed

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 30. 23:28

Judge Rules Identities of 2 Parties Who Backed Sam Bankman-Fried’s $250B Bond Can Be Revealed A number of media companies filed to get the court to release the names of the people who co-signed Bankman-Fried’s $250 million bail bond.

Judge Rules Identities of 2 Parties Who Backed Sam Bankman-Fried’s $250M Bond Can Be Revealed

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 30. 23:28

Judge Rules Identities of 2 Parties Who Backed Sam Bankman-Fried’s $250M Bond Can Be Revealed A number of media companies filed to get the court to release the names of the people who co-signed Bankman-Fried’s $250 million bail bond.

VitaDAO Closes $4.1M Funding Round With Pfizer Ventures for Longevity Research

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 30. 23:19

VitaDAO Closes $4.1M Funding Round With Pfizer Ventures for Longevity Research The decentralized autonomous organization is raising funds for research on technologies that target human aging.

Bitcoin Suffers Largest Daily Plunge Since November to Sink Below $22.6K as Fed Meeting Looms

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 30. 23:13

Bitcoin Suffers Largest Daily Plunge Since November to Sink Below $22.6K as Fed Meeting Looms The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization was recently down over 4.5% amid ongoing worries about inflation and the size of the next interest rate hike.

Bitcoin Suisse Chairman Says EU Won’t Ban Crypto, But It May Seek to Contain It

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 30. 23:01

Bitcoin Suisse Chairman Says EU Won’t Ban Crypto, But It May Seek to Contain It Luzius Meisser, chairman of the Swiss crypto firm, weighs in on why the E.U. is likely to try to build a firewall around crypto rather than prohibit its use altogether.

Crypto Services Company Prime Trust Lays Off One-Third of Staff

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 30. 22:45

Crypto Services Company Prime Trust Lays Off One-Third of Staff Prime Trust laid off staffers in its communications and compliance as it navigated a rocky start to 2023.

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Dips Below $23K Ahead of Fed’s Meeting

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 30. 22:26

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Dips Below $23K Ahead of Fed’s Meeting Also: The Sandbox’s SAND token surges ahead of its token unlock. Equities close lower.

Bridge Platform LayerZero Denies Allegations It Kept ‘Backdoor’ Secret

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 30. 20:34

Bridge Platform LayerZero Denies Allegations It Kept ‘Backdoor’ Secret The allegations from the head of Nomad, a LayerZero competitor, come just before Uniswap votes on whether to partner with LayerZero.

Crypto Trading Firm Cumberland Can Trade Crypto With Canadian Dollars

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 30. 20:19

Crypto Trading Firm Cumberland Can Trade Crypto With Canadian Dollars The move comes one week after Cumberland inked a deal Canada-based crypto platform BitBuy to boost liquidity on that exchange.

DeFi Project Friktion’s Shutdown Said to Stem Partly From Founder Disagreement

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 30. 19:15

DeFi Project Friktion’s Shutdown Said to Stem Partly From Founder Disagreement The official reason given by Friktion officials for the shutdown was that costs outpaced revenue, creating challenging economics for the Solana-based project.

Secret Blockchain Suffers Departures as Foundation Head's $2M-Plus Dividend Sparks Outcry

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 30. 18:59

Secret Blockchain Suffers Departures as Foundation Head's $2M-Plus Dividend Sparks Outcry Several validators have paused operations on Secret in recent weeks, which could spell trouble for the blockchain’s survival.

Sandbox’s SAND Surges 90% Since Start of Year Ahead of Token Unlock

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 30. 18:37

Sandbox’s SAND Surges 90% Since Start of Year Ahead of Token Unlock The unlock, scheduled for mid February, will release 12% to the token’s supply.

Coinbase Exec Says Institutional Investors Still Into Crypto Post-FTX

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 30. 18:22

Coinbase Exec Says Institutional Investors Still Into Crypto Post-FTX David Duong, the crypto exchange’s head of institutional research, says the collapse of FTX didn’t lead to a pullback from investors.

Code vs. Values: The Crypto Twist on ‘Trust’

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 30. 18:15

Code vs. Values: The Crypto Twist on ‘Trust’ The annual Edelman Trust Barometer shows that society has worsening trust issues. Crypto promises a different type of trust alternative and nudges us toward a new understanding of the word.

Crypto-Focused VC Firm Pantera’s Liquid Token Fund Lost 80% in 2022

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 30. 17:50

Crypto-Focused VC Firm Pantera’s Liquid Token Fund Lost 80% in 2022 The fund took a 23% hit in November in the aftermath of FTX's collapse.

Web3 Security Firm Hypernative Secures $9M in Seed Funding

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 30. 17:50

Web3 Security Firm Hypernative Secures $9M in Seed Funding The company also made public its first product, Pre-Cog, a platform aiming to uncover cyber, economic, governance and community threats before they can have an impact.

Blockchain Scaling Project Sovereign Labs Raises $7.4 Million in Seed Round

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 30. 17:30

Blockchain Scaling Project Sovereign Labs Raises $7.4 Million in Seed Round The fundraise was led by Haun Ventures and included Maven 11, 1KX, Robot Ventures and Plaintext Capital.

Blockchain Scaling Project Sovereign Labs Raises $7.4M in Seed Round

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 30. 17:30

Blockchain Scaling Project Sovereign Labs Raises $7.4M in Seed Round The fundraise was led by Haun Ventures and included Maven 11, 1KX, Robot Ventures and Plaintext Capital.

BlockFi's Crypto Mining Assets May Be Headed to Market After Bankruptcy Hearing

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 30. 16:55

BlockFi's Crypto Mining Assets May Be Headed to Market After Bankruptcy Hearing The crypto lender’s quest to get its hands on $580 million of Robinhood shares originally owned by FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has taken another turn, the court was told.

Artists Weigh In on the Battle Over NFT Creator Royalties

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 30. 16:54

Artists Weigh In on the Battle Over NFT Creator Royalties While some NFT marketplaces have switched to royalty-optional models, artists behind PFP collections, one-of-one designs and music NFTs share different thoughts on the future of royalty fees.

Binance lanza tarjeta cripto prepaga en Brasil en asociación con Mastercard

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 30. 16:37

Binance lanza tarjeta cripto prepaga en Brasil en asociación con Mastercard La tarjeta permitirá realizar pagos con 13 criptomonedas, incluyendo bitcoin, ether y Binance USD.

Investors Pump Money Into Crypto Funds Amid Pickup in Market Sentiment

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 30. 15:04

Investors Pump Money Into Crypto Funds Amid Pickup in Market Sentiment Bitcoin dominated this week's inflows, accounting for almost all of the $117 million coming in.

Jailed Kickboxer Andrew Tate Promoted Bitcoin for Tax Avoidance in Video

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 30. 14:56

Jailed Kickboxer Andrew Tate Promoted Bitcoin for Tax Avoidance in Video The video of Andrew Tate, who was 2022's 8th most Googled person, was published by popular YouTube personality and criminal lawyer, Bruce Rivers, earlier this month. But the strategy Tate touted for bitcoin tax avoidance would likely run afoul of the law in many jurisdictions.

Crypto India Looks for Relief but Holds Out Little Hope in Budget Speech

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 30. 14:51

Crypto India Looks for Relief but Holds Out Little Hope in Budget Speech India is unlikely to change its restrictive crypto tax rules when Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveils the country’s new budget on Wednesday, CoinDesk has learned.

Binance Partners With Mastercard to Launch Prepaid Crypto Card in Brazil

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 30. 14:10

Binance Partners With Mastercard to Launch Prepaid Crypto Card in Brazil The card will allow payments with 13 cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin, ether and Binance USD.

Sam Bankman-Fried Backed Charity Under UK Probe

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 30. 13:29

Sam Bankman-Fried Backed Charity Under UK Probe The inquiry will investigate the extent of the risk to the charity's assets and whether the trustees are complying with their duties around protection of said assets.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Was Weekend Warrior

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 30. 13:15

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Was Weekend Warrior The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Jan. 30, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

New York Regulator Investigating Crypto Exchange Gemini Over FDIC Claims: Report

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 30. 12:56

New York Regulator Investigating Crypto Exchange Gemini Over FDIC Claims: Report Gemini reportedly claimed repeatedly that its the assets of customers using its Earn product were safe thanks to being backed by the FDIC

Crypto Exchange Gemini Emphasized FDIC Insurance in Communications With Earn Customers: Report

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 30. 12:56

Crypto Exchange Gemini Emphasized FDIC Insurance in Communications With Earn Customers: Report Gemini reportedly claimed repeatedly that its the assets of customers using its Earn product were safe thanks to being backed by the FDIC

Premier League Inks Deal With Digital Trading Card Platform Sorare

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 30. 12:20

Premier League Inks Deal With Digital Trading Card Platform Sorare The English soccer league has been considering a partnership with a crypto platform to expand its NFT offerings since 2021.

Philippines Securities Regulator Seeks Comment on Draft Crypto Rules

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 30. 11:28

Philippines Securities Regulator Seeks Comment on Draft Crypto Rules Draft laws published this month seek to bring crypto assets under the purview of the country's Securities and Exchange Commission.

FTX Seeks to Remove Turkish Units From Bankruptcy Case

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 30. 11:21

FTX Seeks to Remove Turkish Units From Bankruptcy Case The U.S. estate of the bankrupt crypto exchange doesn’t reckon the Turkish authorities are going to cooperate, after their seized local assets in November

Deflationary Ether Is Underperforming Bitcoin, Here are 3 Reasons Why

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 30. 11:10

Deflationary Ether Is Underperforming Bitcoin, Here are 3 Reasons Why While bitcoin has gained nearly 43% this month, ether has appreciated by 36%. Analysts said traders are worried that large amount of ether will be offloaded into the market post-Shanghai upgrade.

South Korea to Start Tracking Crypto Transactions in Bid to Crack Down on Money Laundering

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 30. 10:33

South Korea to Start Tracking Crypto Transactions in Bid to Crack Down on Money Laundering The country will start off using a third-party system while it develops its own software.

Fantom Blockchain to Release Version 2 of fUSD Stablecoin

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 30. 10:09

Fantom Blockchain to Release Version 2 of fUSD Stablecoin The migration from version 1 will result in liquidations of any positions where fUSD debt is equal to or greater than the FTM backing it.

Australian Regulator Had Internally Raised Concerns on FTX

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 30. 07:51

Australian Regulator Had Internally Raised Concerns on FTX 56 documents published by ASIC shows that the regulator was assessing some products offered by FTX in the country.

Floki Inu DAO Passes Proposal to Burn Over $100M Worth of Tokens

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 30. 07:17

Floki Inu DAO Passes Proposal to Burn Over $100M Worth of Tokens FLOKI prices have rallied more than 100% in the past week.

First Mover Asia: Amazon’s Web3 Foray Will Be a Compliance Nightmare; Bitcoin Tops $23.9K

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 30. 01:01

First Mover Asia: Amazon’s Web3 Foray Will Be a Compliance Nightmare; Bitcoin Tops $23.9K The retail giant’s initiative, especially in NFTs, may force some regulatory clarity for digital assets. Cryptos surge in Sunday trading.

Sam Bankman-Fried Seeks Right to Transfer FTX's Crypto

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 28. 10:28

Sam Bankman-Fried Seeks Right to Transfer FTX's Crypto Lawyers for the bankrupt crypto exchange's founder said there was no evidence for restricting access to crypto held by FTX as part of bail conditions in a fraud trial.

DOJ Claims Sam Bankman-Fried Tried to Influence Witness Testimony, Asks for Communications Ban

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 28. 02:41

DOJ Claims Sam Bankman-Fried Tried to Influence Witness Testimony, Asks for Communications Ban Federal prosecutors wrote a letter to U.S. District Court Judge Lewis Kaplan on Friday, requesting that he modify the conditions of Sam Bankman-Fried’s bail to include ban on private communications with current and former employees of FTX and Alameda Research.

WazirX Says Binance Lied About Ownership as Dispute About India’s Largest Exchange Escalates

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 27. 23:14

WazirX Says Binance Lied About Ownership as Dispute About India’s Largest Exchange Escalates The back-and-forth about the ownership of WazirX could have a devastating effect on the Indian exchange and its users.

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Holds Steady Above $23K, White House Urges Congress to 'Step Up' Crypto Regulation

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 27. 22:10

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Holds Steady Above $23K, White House Urges Congress to 'Step Up' Crypto Regulation Also: Polygon’s MATIC token gained 8%, while Arbitrum-based decentralized trading platform Vela Exchange's DXP token surged 26%. Equities closed up.

Proof Reveals Artists Behind Grails III NFT Release, Urging Collectors to Appreciate Digital Art Over Hype

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 27. 21:38

Proof Reveals Artists Behind Grails III NFT Release, Urging Collectors to Appreciate Digital Art Over Hype The 20 artists behind the latest installment of the NFT collective’s Grails project, including Matt Kane, All Seeing Seneca and Josie Bellini, were revealed post-mint.

Bitcoin Holds Steady Above $23K as Traders Eye Fed’s Next Meeting

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 27. 21:13

Bitcoin Holds Steady Above $23K as Traders Eye Fed’s Next Meeting Bitcoin and ether have outperformed equities this year. The FOMC’s decision on rates looms large over markets.

Decentralized Exchange Vela’s DXP Token Surges Ahead of Beta Release on Arbitrum

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 27. 20:11

Decentralized Exchange Vela’s DXP Token Surges Ahead of Beta Release on Arbitrum The utility token has rallied 50% in the past 24 hours and more than doubled since Wednesday ahead of the release of its widely anticipated beta version next week.

NFT Collection Azuki’s Twitter Account Hacked, Leading Followers to Malicious Link

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 27. 20:06

NFT Collection Azuki’s Twitter Account Hacked, Leading Followers to Malicious Link Hoshiboy, the co-founder of the popular anime-inspired project, told CoinDesk that the team is in touch with Twitter to resolve the issue.

Why Real Regulatory Change In Crypto Has Not Happened

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 27. 19:29

Why Real Regulatory Change In Crypto Has Not Happened Legislators need to educate themselves on Web3 if they care about protecting consumers, Steven Eisenhauer, chief risk and compliance officer at Ramp, writes.

Aptos Labs CEO Says NFTs Will Push Boundaries of Previous Generation Blockchains

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 27. 19:22

Aptos Labs CEO Says NFTs Will Push Boundaries of Previous Generation Blockchains Mohammad Shaikh, co-founder of the layer 1 blockchain, says in 2023, he predicts NFTs will be used as a means of payment and will also go mainstream, via big brand partnerships.

Crypto Custodian Prime Trust to Cease Operations in Texas at End of January

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 27. 17:48

Crypto Custodian Prime Trust to Cease Operations in Texas at End of January The firm withdrew its Texas Money Transmitter License application but says it intends to reapply "swiftly."

Custodia Bank Denied Federal Reserve System Membership

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 27. 17:43

Custodia Bank Denied Federal Reserve System Membership The Federal Reserve Board has denied Custodia Bank’s application for membership, claiming the crypto-focused institution’s “novel business model and proposed focus on crypto-assets presented significant safety and soundness risks.”

U.K. Man Sentenced to 4 1/2 Years in Jail for Stealing $2.5M in Crypto

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 27. 17:37

U.K. Man Sentenced to 4 1/2 Years in Jail for Stealing $2.5M in Crypto Wybbo Wirsma, a Dutch native who lived in the U.K., was under investigation for five years until he pleaded guilty in an Oxford court on Thursday.

UK Man Sentenced to 4-1/2 Years in Jail for Stealing $2.5M in Crypto

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 27. 17:37

UK Man Sentenced to 4-1/2 Years in Jail for Stealing $2.5M in Crypto Wybbo Wirsma, a Dutch native who lived in the U.K., was under investigation for five years until he pleaded guilty in an Oxford court on Thursday.

Bored Ape Rapper's NFT Mint Sells Out So Fast, Many Fans Left Mad, Empty-Handed

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 27. 17:27

Bored Ape Rapper's NFT Mint Sells Out So Fast, Many Fans Left Mad, Empty-Handed The mint, which opened Friday morning, closed minutes after the allowlist opened, raising questions from empty-handed fans as to whether or not it was a faulty drop.

Bored Ape Artist's NFT Mint Sells Out So Fast, Many Fans Left Mad, Empty-Handed

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 27. 17:27

Bored Ape Artist's NFT Mint Sells Out So Fast, Many Fans Left Mad, Empty-Handed The mint, which opened Friday morning, closed minutes after the allowlist opened, raising questions from empty-handed fans as to whether or not it was a faulty drop.

Tech’s Money Woes: Beginning of the End for Web2?

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 27. 17:00

Tech’s Money Woes: Beginning of the End for Web2? Gloomy forecasts, mass layoffs and antitrust lawsuits have bruised "Big Tech" over the past year. But that doesn't automatically portend the end of Web2. For Web3 to emerge, we have to address key questions about AI and decentralization.

White House Calls on Congress to ‘Step Up Its Efforts’ on Crypto Regulation

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 27. 16:34

White House Calls on Congress to ‘Step Up Its Efforts’ on Crypto Regulation Officials in the Biden Administration urged Congress on Friday to expand the authority of regulators to police the crypto industry.

BlockFi’s $10M Staff Bonus Package Approved by New Jersey Judge

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 27. 16:26

BlockFi’s $10M Staff Bonus Package Approved by New Jersey Judge Senior staff gained large pay rises as the crypto lender shed staff last year, shortly before it filed for bankruptcy

BlockFi’s $10M Staff Bonus Package Approved by NJ Bankruptcy Court Judge

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 27. 16:26

BlockFi’s $10M Staff Bonus Package Approved by NJ Bankruptcy Court Judge Senior staff gained large pay rises as the crypto lender shed staff last year, shortly before it filed for bankruptcy

Bitcoin Miner Gryphon to Go Public Via All-Stock Merger With Cannabis Firm Akerna

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 27. 15:56

Bitcoin Miner Gryphon to Go Public Via All-Stock Merger With Cannabis Firm Akerna Gryphon previously terminated plans to go public via a reverse merger with Sphere 3D.

Scaramucci’s SkyBridge Capital Lost 39% Last Year: Bloomberg

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 27. 15:51

Scaramucci’s SkyBridge Capital Lost 39% Last Year: Bloomberg The investment firm’s crypto bets included now bankrupt FTX, which owned a 30% SkyBridge stake

Are There Tech Solutions to the Privacy and Compliance Tradeoffs for CBDCs?

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 27. 15:15

Are There Tech Solutions to the Privacy and Compliance Tradeoffs for CBDCs? Users will likely demand cash-like privacy protections for central bank digital currencies, which regulations may not be able to provide.

Are There Tech Solutions to the Privacy and Compliance Trade-Offs for CBDCs?

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 27. 15:15

Are There Tech Solutions to the Privacy and Compliance Trade-Offs for CBDCs? Users will likely demand cash-like privacy protections for central bank digital currencies, which regulations may not be able to provide.

Crypto Bank Silvergate Suspends Dividend on Preferred Stock

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 27. 13:10

Crypto Bank Silvergate Suspends Dividend on Preferred Stock The bank is looking to preserve capital as it navigates recent volatility in the crypto industry.

First Mover Americas: Layer 2 Tokens Take Lead

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 27. 13:05

First Mover Americas: Layer 2 Tokens Take Lead The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Jan. 27, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Bitcoin Miner Argo Blockchain Faces Class Action Suit Over U.S. Share Sale

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 27. 12:27

Bitcoin Miner Argo Blockchain Faces Class Action Suit Over U.S. Share Sale Argo failed to disclose that it suffered from significant capital constraints, electricity and network difficulties, the suit says.

Bitcoin Miner Argo Blockchain Faces Class-Action Suit Over U.S. Share Sale

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 27. 12:27

Bitcoin Miner Argo Blockchain Faces Class-Action Suit Over U.S. Share Sale Argo failed to disclose that it suffered from significant capital constraints, as well as electricity and network difficulties, the suit says.

Bitcoin Miner Argo Blockchain Faces Class-Action Suit Over US Share Sale

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 27. 12:27

Bitcoin Miner Argo Blockchain Faces Class-Action Suit Over US Share Sale Argo failed to disclose that it suffered from significant capital constraints, as well as electricity and network difficulties, the suit says.

Jihan Wu's Matrixport Cuts 10% of Staff

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 27. 12:13

Jihan Wu's Matrixport Cuts 10% of Staff At press time, Matrixport had more than 290 employees serving customers in 40 countries.

DeFi Lender Aave Deploys V3 on Ethereum Network

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 27. 12:03

DeFi Lender Aave Deploys V3 on Ethereum Network Decentralized lending and borrowing protocol Aave has deployed its third version on the Ethereum blockchain following unanimous support for a governance proposal.

DeFi Lender Aave Deploys Version 3 on Ethereum Network

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 27. 12:03

DeFi Lender Aave Deploys Version 3 on Ethereum Network Decentralized lending and borrowing protocol Aave has deployed its third version on the Ethereum blockchain following unanimous support for a governance proposal.

UK's FCA Flagged Some Crypto Firms Seeking Regulatory Approval to Law Enforcement

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 27. 11:53

UK's FCA Flagged Some Crypto Firms Seeking Regulatory Approval to Law Enforcement Some of those investigations into financial crime or "direct links to organized crime" are ongoing, an official at the Financial Conduct Authority said.

Polygon Derivatives DEX Gains Network Crosses $1.5B in Trading Volume on Arbitrum

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 27. 10:54

Polygon Derivatives DEX Gains Network Crosses $1.5B in Trading Volume on Arbitrum Trading volumes on Gains Network deployed on Arbitrum reached $230 million in the past 24 hours alone, data shows.

Crypto Exchange Bithumb Raided in South Korean Price Manipulation Probe: Report

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 27. 10:27

Crypto Exchange Bithumb Raided in South Korean Price Manipulation Probe: Report South Korean prosecutors are investigating transactions related to a specific person or entity moving the price of a certain coin to make a profit.

Floki Inu Developers Float DAO Proposal to Burn $55M of Its Own Tokens

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 27. 09:24

Floki Inu Developers Float DAO Proposal to Burn $55M of Its Own Tokens The proposal is part of a broader move towards positioning Floki Inu as a serious DeFi project, developers told CoinDesk.

Bitcoin on Track for Best January Since 2013, Led by Bullish Trading in US Hours

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 27. 08:50

Bitcoin on Track for Best January Since 2013, Led by Bullish Trading in US Hours Bitcoin has rallied almost 40% since Jan. 1, on track for its best opening to a year since 2013, when it surged 51%.

Bitcoin on Track for Best January Since 2013, Led by Bullish Trading During US Hours

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 27. 08:50

Bitcoin on Track for Best January Since 2013, Led by Bullish Trading During US Hours Bitcoin has rallied almost 40% since Jan. 1, on track for its best opening to a year since 2013, when it surged 51%.

Cardano DEXs Will Support Djed Stablecoin Liquidity Pools Starting Next Week

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 27. 08:38

Cardano DEXs Will Support Djed Stablecoin Liquidity Pools Starting Next Week The issuance of Djed’s overcollateralized stablecoins has been a much-hyped topic in the Cardano community.

SEC Probing Investment Advisors Over Crypto Custody: Report

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 27. 07:11

SEC Probing Investment Advisors Over Crypto Custody: Report The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is conducting an inquiry into registered investment advisers about whether they are following rules around custody of client crypto assets.

SEC Probing Investment Advisers Over Crypto Custody: Report

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 27. 07:11

SEC Probing Investment Advisers Over Crypto Custody: Report The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is conducting an inquiry into registered investment advisers about whether they are following rules around custody of client crypto assets.

First Mover Asia: Cryptos Shrug Off Latest US Productivity, Jobs Data; Bitcoin Hovers at $22.9K

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 27. 01:43

First Mover Asia: Cryptos Shrug Off Latest US Productivity, Jobs Data; Bitcoin Hovers at $22.9K ALSO: Sam Reynolds considers litecoin's strong performance over the past year compared to bitcoin and ether. The first altcoin has been operating largely out of the spotlight. Bitcoin hovers near $22.9K.

Ethereum Scaling Tool Polygon's MATIC Token Surges Amid Spike in Transactions

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 26. 23:38

Ethereum Scaling Tool Polygon's MATIC Token Surges Amid Spike in Transactions The token has risen 13% this week and is up 34% for the year. The blockchain has the second most users, according to one research group.

Crypto Custodian Aegis to Add Coverage of Lido's Staked Token Derivatives

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 26. 23:37

Crypto Custodian Aegis to Add Coverage of Lido's Staked Token Derivatives Aegis’ end-to-end custody now includes liquid staking services through Lido for its institutional users wary of regulation.

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Clings to $23K, FTX’s Creditor List Revealed

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 26. 22:55

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Clings to $23K, FTX’s Creditor List Revealed Also: Ether traded flat above $1,600. Equities closed up after solid GDP data.

Sen. Ted Cruz Wants to Force Capitol Hill Vending Machines to Accept Crypto

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 26. 22:19

Sen. Ted Cruz Wants to Force Capitol Hill Vending Machines to Accept Crypto If passed, Senators who are working on meaningful crypto-related legislation will be able to buy some Pringles with bitcoin while they’re burning the midnight oil.

Sen. Ted Cruz Wants Capitol Hill Vending Machines to Accept Crypto

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 26. 22:19

Sen. Ted Cruz Wants Capitol Hill Vending Machines to Accept Crypto If passed, Senators who are working on meaningful crypto-related legislation will be able to buy some Pringles with bitcoin while they’re burning the midnight oil.

Optimism’s OP Token Hits All-Time High as Layer 2 Adoption Interests Grow

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 26. 22:08

Optimism’s OP Token Hits All-Time High as Layer 2 Adoption Interests Grow The OP token has surged 140% this year, surpassing bitcoin and ether.

Proof of Protest: Artists Pussy Riot and Shepard Fairey Team Up to Raise Money for Ukraine Through NFT Collection

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 26. 21:45

Proof of Protest: Artists Pussy Riot and Shepard Fairey Team Up to Raise Money for Ukraine Through NFT Collection All proceeds from the open edition Putin’s Ashes NFT collaboration will be donated to troops in Ukraine.

Mango Markets to Resume Crypto Trading, SEC Be Damned

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 26. 21:04

Mango Markets to Resume Crypto Trading, SEC Be Damned Developers behind the Solana-based crypto exchange aren't letting a little scrutiny from federal regulators stop Mango Markets.

Japan Embraces Web3 As Global Regulators Grow Wary of Crypto

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 26. 20:53

Japan Embraces Web3 As Global Regulators Grow Wary of Crypto With tight regulations already in place that helped insulate FTX Japan and its investors from heavy losses suffered elsewhere in the world, Japan is working on policy and guidelines for stablecoins, NFTs and DAOs as it welcomes a crypto future.

Brevan Howard Hires Dragonfly Capital Veteran as Digital Portfolio Manager

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 26. 20:37

Brevan Howard Hires Dragonfly Capital Veteran as Digital Portfolio Manager The traditional finance giant's pick up of Kevin Hu adds to a wave of senior hires for its digital assets arm.

CFTC Commissioner Kristin Johnson Urges Congress to Expand Agency’s Authority to Review Crypto Acquisitions

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 26. 19:53

CFTC Commissioner Kristin Johnson Urges Congress to Expand Agency’s Authority to Review Crypto Acquisitions Following FTX’s swift, stunning collapse last November, crypto industry participants, lawmakers and regulators alike have all been mulling the same questions: Why were regulators blindsided by FTX’s implosion, and more importantly, how can the next crypto crisis be prevented?

DeFi Protocol Aave Clears Bad CRV Token Debt from Exploit Attempt

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 26. 18:30

DeFi Protocol Aave Clears Bad CRV Token Debt from Exploit Attempt The maneuver comes ahead of the activation of a major tech upgrade of the protocol called Aave v3.

Stablecoin Regulation Is First on New Subcommittee’s To-Do List, Says Chairman

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 26. 18:14

Stablecoin Regulation Is First on New Subcommittee’s To-Do List, Says Chairman French Hill, a Republican, said the newly formed subcommittee on digital assets will look to tackle stablecoins first.

South Korean Lawmakers Are Gearing Up to Regulate Crypto. What Could That Look Like?

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 26. 18:00

South Korean Lawmakers Are Gearing Up to Regulate Crypto. What Could That Look Like? The 300 members of South Korea’s National Assembly are currently considering 17 separate crypto-related proposals, from which they hope to shape the Digital Asset Basic Act.

Coinbase’s $3.6M Dutch Fine Shows Crypto Will Hit Road Bumps as It Goes Mainstream

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 26. 17:56

Coinbase’s $3.6M Dutch Fine Shows Crypto Will Hit Road Bumps as It Goes Mainstream As crypto comes within the regulatory fold, there will be disputes over rules, procedures and jurisdiction – and the relatively compliant may end up bearing the brunt of regulators’ wrath.

Sam Bankman-Fried’s Mother and Brother Not Cooperating With Financial Probe, FTX Lawyers Say

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 26. 17:22

Sam Bankman-Fried’s Mother and Brother Not Cooperating With Financial Probe, FTX Lawyers Say The crypto exchange wants to question its founder’s family as it seeks to locate allegedly misappropriated funds

You Want Crypto Regulation? I’ll Give You Crypto Regulation

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 26. 17:20

You Want Crypto Regulation? I’ll Give You Crypto Regulation Maybe Congress should separate custody from exchange, the way it severed Wall Street from commercial banking nearly a century ago. This piece is part of CoinDesk’s Policy Week.

Hollywood in Web3: StoryCo Raises $6M to Decentralize Storytelling

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 26. 17:13

Hollywood in Web3: StoryCo Raises $6M to Decentralize Storytelling The platform just released its first story universe, a token-gated experience that encourages community members to build out its narrative while decentralizing IP.

SEC Rejects Ark 21Shares Spot Bitcoin ETF for Second Time

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 26. 17:11

SEC Rejects Ark 21Shares Spot Bitcoin ETF for Second Time The U.S. markets regular has rejected a score of ETF applications to invest directly in bitcoin, and has approved a number of funds tracking the cryptocurrency's futures market.

Moody’s Developing Scoring System for Stablecoins: Bloomberg

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 26. 17:02

Moody’s Developing Scoring System for Stablecoins: Bloomberg The move comes as the quality of stablecoin reserves continues to receive scrutiny.

UK’s FCA Issues Advice for Crypto Firms After Only 41 of 300 Applicants Win Regulatory Approval

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 26. 16:39

UK’s FCA Issues Advice for Crypto Firms After Only 41 of 300 Applicants Win Regulatory Approval The Financial Conduct Authority has faced criticism over its arduous registration regime, with some companies dropping out of the process altogether.

Sui-Based Ethos Wallet Raises $4.2M in Seed Round

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 26. 15:40

Sui-Based Ethos Wallet Raises $4.2M in Seed Round The underlying blockchain was developed by former Meta employees.

Derivatives Body ISDA Hopes New Digital Asset Norms Will Avoid FTX-Style Losses

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 26. 15:27

Derivatives Body ISDA Hopes New Digital Asset Norms Will Avoid FTX-Style Losses The traditional finance standard-setter has set out new digital asset definitions and is looking into crypto bankruptcies, as companies from Celsius to BlockFi undergo lengthy legal proceedings

Derivatives Body ISDA Hopes New Digital-Asset Norms Will Prevent FTX-Style Losses

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 26. 15:27

Derivatives Body ISDA Hopes New Digital-Asset Norms Will Prevent FTX-Style Losses The traditional finance standard-setter has set out new digital asset definitions and is looking into crypto bankruptcies, as companies from Celsius to BlockFi undergo lengthy legal proceedings

What Crypto Legislation Could Look Like for the US, UK and Europe

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 26. 14:27

What Crypto Legislation Could Look Like for the US, UK and Europe Several regulatory initiatives are underway to expand oversight of this nascent industry, the former head of fintech at the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority writes.

Chalk and Cheese: When Crypto Assets Meet the Securities Laws

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 26. 14:22

Chalk and Cheese: When Crypto Assets Meet the Securities Laws It's difficult to pinpoint how a majority of crypto assets can practically function without radically reimaging the current set of securities laws, Lewis Cohen, co-founder of DLx Law, writes.

Polygon Q4 Transaction Volatility Fueled by FTX Collapse, ZK Rollup Testing, Nansen Says

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 26. 14:00

Polygon Q4 Transaction Volatility Fueled by FTX Collapse, ZK Rollup Testing, Nansen Says A surge in daily addresses was partly due to the launch of Polygon’s zero-knowledge EVM public testnet. There were also new partnership deals with Starbucks and Instagram.

Conflux Token Spikes 60% as Blockchain Integrates China’s Version of Instagram

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 26. 13:51

Conflux Token Spikes 60% as Blockchain Integrates China’s Version of Instagram 200 million users will now be able to display Conflux NFTs on their Little Red Book profile pages.

Crypto Thaw May Be Premature but Advisors Should Prepare for Winter’s End

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 26. 13:45

Crypto Thaw May Be Premature but Advisors Should Prepare for Winter’s End When crypto winter ends and investment activity blossoms once again in the digital assets space, financial advisors should be prepared to hear a new litany of questions from clients about the risks and opportunities in cryptocurrencies.

Web3 Infrastructure Startup Spatial Labs Raises $10M

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 26. 13:42

Web3 Infrastructure Startup Spatial Labs Raises $10M Blockchain Capital led the round for consumer goods-focused company.

Crypto Exchange BIT Expands Product Suit With Toncoin Options

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 26. 13:30

Crypto Exchange BIT Expands Product Suit With Toncoin Options The decision to introduce the options suggests growing investor interest in derivatives tied to alternative cryptocurrencies. TON is the native cryptocurrency of the decentralized layer 1 blockchain The Open Network.

Crypto Exchange BIT Expands Product Suite With Toncoin Options

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 26. 13:30

Crypto Exchange BIT Expands Product Suite With Toncoin Options The decision to introduce the options suggests growing investor interest in derivatives tied to alternative cryptocurrencies. TON is the native cryptocurrency of the decentralized layer 1 blockchain The Open Network.

First Mover Americas: Aptos’ Token Surges to Record High

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 26. 13:12

First Mover Americas: Aptos’ Token Surges to Record High The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Jan. 26, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

FTX Owes Money to Netflix, Binance, Wall Street Journal, Filing Shows

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 26. 12:12

FTX Owes Money to Netflix, Binance, Wall Street Journal, Filing Shows Lawyers for the bankrupt crypto exchange have published an extensive list of creditors that include media companies, airlines, universities and charities.

FTX Creditor List Features Netflix, Binance, Wall Street Journal

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 26. 12:12

FTX Creditor List Features Netflix, Binance, Wall Street Journal Lawyers for the bankrupt crypto exchange have published an extensive list of creditors that include media companies, airlines, universities and charities.

Elizabeth Warren Praises SEC Chief Gensler, Slams Crypto Lobby

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 26. 11:22

Elizabeth Warren Praises SEC Chief Gensler, Slams Crypto Lobby The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has been "loud and clear" that crypto doesn't get a "pass" from longstanding consumer protection laws, she said.

Crypto Exchange Mango Markets Sues Exploiter for $47M in Damages

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 26. 10:26

Crypto Exchange Mango Markets Sues Exploiter for $47M in Damages Mango Market wants its money back.

Ex-UK Chancellor Philip Hammond Urges Accelerated Efforts to Become Crypto Hub: FT

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 26. 09:42

Ex-UK Chancellor Philip Hammond Urges Accelerated Efforts to Become Crypto Hub: FT Hammond, chair of custody company Copper, said the U.K. is falling behind neighboring countries and needs to accept "measured risk."

Coinbase Fined $3.6M by Dutch Regulator for Failure to Register

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 26. 09:28

Coinbase Fined $3.6M by Dutch Regulator for Failure to Register The exchange contravened Dutch law by providing crypto services without registering, the central bank said.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Tops $23.7K in Wednesday Comeback

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 26. 02:38

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Tops $23.7K in Wednesday Comeback The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization regained ground lost in a late Tuesday swoon. ALSO: Laguna Labs CEO Stefan Rust discusses Genesis and bitcoin's short-term prospects in a CoinDesk Q&A.

Binance USD Stablecoin Sees $2B Reduction in a Month Amid Token Mismanagement

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 25. 22:31

Binance USD Stablecoin Sees $2B Reduction in a Month Amid Token Mismanagement BUSD’s circulating supply fell to $15.4 billion on Wednesday, paring down $1 billion over the past week and $2 billion in a month, according to cryptocurrency price tracker CoinGecko.

Crypto Markets Today: Layer 1 Blockchain Token Aptos Reaches Record High

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 25. 22:05

Crypto Markets Today: Layer 1 Blockchain Token Aptos Reaches Record High Also: Most major cryptos were in the red, but Axie Infinity’s AXS token continued to rally. Equity indexes were flat.

What You Need to Know About Crypto Regulation in Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 25. 21:58

What You Need to Know About Crypto Regulation in Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan Asia’s biggest financial centers seem eager to encourage the growth of the crypto industry while protecting consumers and preventing contagion if things go wrong.

Nike’s Web3 Platform .SWOOSH Will Reward Creators for Virtual Sneaker Designs

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 25. 21:55

Nike’s Web3 Platform .SWOOSH Will Reward Creators for Virtual Sneaker Designs The global sportswear brand is offering a $5,000 cash prize and a chance to collaborate with Nike designers on a one-of-one virtual sneaker.

Robinhood’s Twitter Account Promotes Scam Token on Binance’s BNB Chain in Unauthorized Posts

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 25. 21:43

Robinhood’s Twitter Account Promotes Scam Token on Binance’s BNB Chain in Unauthorized Posts Block explorer BscScan shows roughly $16K flowed into the promoted coin.

Tesla Did Not Buy or Sell Any Bitcoin in the Fourth Quarter

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 25. 21:21

Tesla Did Not Buy or Sell Any Bitcoin in the Fourth Quarter The company reported $34 million in impairment charges to its bitcoin holdings, however.

Crypto Exchange Bithumb Owner’s Arrest Requested by South Korean Prosecutors: Report

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 25. 21:07

Crypto Exchange Bithumb Owner’s Arrest Requested by South Korean Prosecutors: Report Kang Jong-Hyun and his sister are under investigation for embezzlement related to tax evasion allegations against Bithumb.

Crypto Options Exchange Deribit Plans Move to Dubai: Report

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 25. 21:06

Crypto Options Exchange Deribit Plans Move to Dubai: Report The Panama-based exchange is eyeing a regulatory approval in Dubai amid its larger global expansion.

Porsche NFT Floor Price Races Up Following Bumpy Mint

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 25. 20:55

Porsche NFT Floor Price Races Up Following Bumpy Mint After Porsche said Tuesday it would shrink its mint below its intended 7500 tokens, the floor price is soaring on the secondary market.

How Industry Can Prevent the Crypto Winter From Becoming an Ice Age

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 25. 20:46

How Industry Can Prevent the Crypto Winter From Becoming an Ice Age Recognizing that crypto has to be regulated as part of the regular economy is a first step to arguing for rules tailored to its unique innovations, says John Rizzo.

Metaverse-Focused Blockchain Lamina1 Promotes President to CEO

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 25. 20:41

Metaverse-Focused Blockchain Lamina1 Promotes President to CEO Rebecca Barkin will retain her president title in addition to assuming the duties of CEO.

Metaverse-Focused Blockchain Lamina1 Promotes Rebecca Barkin From President to CEO

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 25. 20:41

Metaverse-Focused Blockchain Lamina1 Promotes Rebecca Barkin From President to CEO Rebecca Barkin will retain her president title in addition to assuming the duties of CEO.

Metaverse-Focused Blockchain Lamina1 Promotes Rebecca Barkin to CEO

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 25. 20:41

Metaverse-Focused Blockchain Lamina1 Promotes Rebecca Barkin to CEO The former Magic Leap executive will retain her president title in addition to assuming the duties of CEO.

Crypto Diversification Is Back in 2023

CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data

2023. Jan. 25. 20:30

Crypto Diversification Is Back in 2023 Bitcoin can be viewed as protection from inept central banks (and, yes, a tool for speculation, too).

Pedigree Unleashes Virtual Fostering in Decentraland to Find Real Dogs Homes

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 25. 19:57

Pedigree Unleashes Virtual Fostering in Decentraland to Find Real Dogs Homes Pedigree’s FOSTERVERSE aims to raise funds for animal shelters and encourage people to give the pets a home in real life.

Kevin Rose Says NFT Wallet With Dozens of High-Value Collectibles Hacked

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 25. 19:42

Kevin Rose Says NFT Wallet With Dozens of High-Value Collectibles Hacked The PROOF CEO said 25 Squiggles, along with "a few other NFTs," including an Autoglyph, were stolen from his wallet.

Kevin Rose's NFT Wallet With 40 High-Value Collectibles Hacked

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 25. 19:42

Kevin Rose's NFT Wallet With 40 High-Value Collectibles Hacked The Proof CEO was the victim of a phishing scam that drained millions of dollars worth of rare tokens, according to one estimate.

Irish Central Bank Chief Calls for Ban on Crypto Advertising: Bloomberg

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 25. 19:31

Irish Central Bank Chief Calls for Ban on Crypto Advertising: Bloomberg Gabriel Makhlouf said crypto has "no social value whatsoever" during a parliamentary session in Ireland on Wednesday.

US Needs ‘Rules of the Road’ for Crypto or Risk Falling Behind in Market Leadership

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 25. 19:17

US Needs ‘Rules of the Road’ for Crypto or Risk Falling Behind in Market Leadership Linda Jeng of the Crypto Council for Innovation says the U.S. needs to establish clear crypto guidelines or it may run the risk of falling behind in innovation and market influence.

US Needs ‘Rules of the Road’ for Crypto or Risk Falling Behind in Market Leadership: Global Regulatory Officer

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 25. 19:17

US Needs ‘Rules of the Road’ for Crypto or Risk Falling Behind in Market Leadership: Global Regulatory Officer Linda Jeng of the Crypto Council for Innovation says the U.S. needs to establish clear crypto guidelines or it may run the risk of falling behind in innovation and market influence.

Layer 1 Blockchain Aptos Token Reaches All-Time High

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 25. 18:38

Layer 1 Blockchain Aptos Token Reaches All-Time High The layer 1 blockchain’s token has been surging since the start of the year, but some traders expect the rally to be short lived.

'Bitcoin Jesus' Says He Has the Money to Pay Ailing Crypto Lender Genesis

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 25. 18:12

'Bitcoin Jesus' Says He Has the Money to Pay Ailing Crypto Lender Genesis Roger Ver, an early Bitcoin advocate who now advocates for the Bitcoin Cash blockchain, has been accused in court by Genesis of failing to settle cryptocurrency options, with $20.9 million of damages sought.

DYDX Token Surges 21% as Report Says Token Unlock Delayed Until December

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 25. 16:56

DYDX Token Surges 21% as Report Says Token Unlock Delayed Until December Next month's 150 million token unlock has been reduced, with 83 million tokens allocated to investors being locked until December, according to The Block.

DYDX Token Surges as Unlock Gets Delayed Until December

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 25. 16:56

DYDX Token Surges as Unlock Gets Delayed Until December Next month's 150 million token unlock has been reduced, with 83 million tokens allocated to investors being locked until December.

Crypto Long & Short: Bitcoin's Hedge Potential

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 25. 16:45

Crypto Long & Short: Bitcoin's Hedge Potential Bitcoin can be viewed as protection from inept central banks (and, yes, a tool for speculation, too).

Indonesia Regulatory Switch Could See Crypto Classed as Securities, Not Commodities

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 25. 16:41

Indonesia Regulatory Switch Could See Crypto Classed as Securities, Not Commodities A new law in Indonesia not only changes the crypto regulatory environment, it could also broaden the industry’s development in the country.

Founders of Gemini-Owned NFT Marketplace Nifty Exchange Are Leaving the Company

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 25. 16:00

Founders of Gemini-Owned NFT Marketplace Nifty Exchange Are Leaving the Company The move comes amid wider problems and recent layoffs at Gemini.

Bank of Canada Signals Pause to Rate Hike Cycle

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 25. 15:50

Bank of Canada Signals Pause to Rate Hike Cycle Bitcoin is mostly ignoring the news, but it's a potentially bullish sign.

The Pluses and Minuses of Regulating Crypto as Gambling

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 25. 15:44

The Pluses and Minuses of Regulating Crypto as Gambling Let's face it, a lot of crypto trading is more like gambling than investing. So why not regulate the industry that way? JP Koning says there are benefits and demerits to the idea.

The Bizarre (Sort of) Bipartisanship of the Crypto Congress

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 25. 15:42

The Bizarre (Sort of) Bipartisanship of the Crypto Congress A who's who of politicians who matter for crypto in the nation's capital. By Jeff Wilser.

Instead of Slowing Innovation, Regulation May Drive Demand for ReFi

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 25. 15:23

Instead of Slowing Innovation, Regulation May Drive Demand for ReFi At the intersection of crypto and climate activism, the business community is seeking the power of regulation to spur adoption and action, writes sustainability advocate Boyd Cohen.

Doodles Releases Eagerly Awaited New NFT Project Doodles 2 on Flow

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 25. 15:16

Doodles Releases Eagerly Awaited New NFT Project Doodles 2 on Flow The latest NFT experience from the Doodles team allows holders to personalize their Doodles characters on-chain.

How a Crypto Quant Firm Shook Off the Bear Market – And FTX Exposure

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 25. 15:06

How a Crypto Quant Firm Shook Off the Bear Market – And FTX Exposure The two funds from Pythagoras Investment finished the turbulent year up 8%.

How Self-Regulation Can Help Crypto Thrive

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 25. 14:21

How Self-Regulation Can Help Crypto Thrive Successfully implementing self-regulation in the blockchain ecosystem is imperative, no matter what decisions and laws external forces might make.

Crypto Exchange Luno Cutting 35% of Its Staff

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 25. 14:08

Crypto Exchange Luno Cutting 35% of Its Staff Luno said the cuts will affect employees in all regions.

Pantera, Jump Crypto Back $150M Injective Ecosystem Fund

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 25. 14:05

Pantera, Jump Crypto Back $150M Injective Ecosystem Fund The initiative will support financial apps developed to work across blockchains based on the Cosmos system.

Web3 Developer Platform Alchemy Releases Transaction Simulation Product

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 25. 14:00

Web3 Developer Platform Alchemy Releases Transaction Simulation Product The simulations could help reduce the chances of transactions becoming susceptible to scams.

First Mover Americas: Did Binance Make Honest Error With Customers' Funds?

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 25. 13:06

First Mover Americas: Did Binance Make Honest Error With Customers' Funds? The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Jan. 25, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Canto DEX Trading Volumes Bump 200% Ahead of Key Improvement Proposals

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 25. 12:46

Canto DEX Trading Volumes Bump 200% Ahead of Key Improvement Proposals Canto tokens prices have already tripled since Jan.1.

Canto DEX Trading Volume Soars 200% Ahead of Proposals to Upgrade Network

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 25. 12:46

Canto DEX Trading Volume Soars 200% Ahead of Proposals to Upgrade Network Canto tokens prices have already tripled since Jan.1.

The Money in Ethereum's Middleware: Can Flashbots Still Call Itself a 'Public Good'?

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 25. 12:30

The Money in Ethereum's Middleware: Can Flashbots Still Call Itself a 'Public Good'? Should a “public good” have a $1 billion valuation? Valid Points is CoinDesk’s weekly newsletter breaking down Ethereum’s evolution and its impact on crypto markets.

UK Minister Commits to Greater Crypto Industry Engagement as New Regulation Looms

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 25. 12:27

UK Minister Commits to Greater Crypto Industry Engagement as New Regulation Looms Andrew Griffith berated regulators for being too slow, but there’s still no trace of his own long-awaited crypto consultation.

Crypto Lender Celsius Wins Court Approval for Customer Withdrawals, Flare Token Airdrop

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 25. 12:17

Crypto Lender Celsius Wins Court Approval for Customer Withdrawals, Flare Token Airdrop One order authorizes Celsius to return funds transferred to the platform after the company filed for bankruptcy last July, subject to certain conditions.

Web3 Gaming Studio Mythical Games Releases New Marketplace

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 25. 12:00

Web3 Gaming Studio Mythical Games Releases New Marketplace The launch of Mythical Marketplace 2.0 follows the studio's acquisition of gaming marketplace DMarket.

Bitcoin's Upswing Is Reminiscent of 2019 Bull Revival

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 25. 11:00

Bitcoin's Upswing Is Reminiscent of 2019 Bull Revival The action four years ago coincided with the Fed taking its foot off the tightening pedal. Bitcoin has rallied almost 40% in January and the Fed plans slower rate increases in coming months.

Index Coop Introduces Index for Diversified Liquid Ethereum Staking

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 25. 10:46

Index Coop Introduces Index for Diversified Liquid Ethereum Staking Interest in liquid staking protocols such as these has been on the rise so far this year ahead of Ethereum's Shangai upgrade set to take place in March.

Solana Liquid Staking Tool Marinade Looks to Bolster Its Token Value With Staked SOL Capture

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 25. 10:01

Solana Liquid Staking Tool Marinade Looks to Bolster Its Token Value With Staked SOL Capture Pseudonymous Marinade developer Cerba said the effort will bring more legitimacy to mSOL, which is ahead of Lido’s Solana LSD token despite that big-name protocol’s dominance on Ethereum.

Solana Liquid-Staking Tool Marinade Looks to Bolster Its Token Value With Staked SOL Capture

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 25. 10:01

Solana Liquid-Staking Tool Marinade Looks to Bolster Its Token Value With Staked SOL Capture Pseudonymous Marinade developer Cerba said the effort will bring more legitimacy to mSOL, which is ahead of Lido’s Solana LSD token despite that big-name protocol’s dominance on Ethereum.

Maple Finance Plots Comeback With New $100M Liquidity Pool for Tax Receivables With 10% Yield

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 25. 10:00

Maple Finance Plots Comeback With New $100M Liquidity Pool for Tax Receivables With 10% Yield After defaults and a major overhaul, crypto lending protocol Maple Finance moves away from uncollateralized lending toward bringing yield-generating real-world assets to crypto investors.

Binance Introduces Function for API Users to Prevent Self Trading

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 25. 09:23

Binance Introduces Function for API Users to Prevent Self Trading The service will be available to Binance's API users from Jan. 26. Users of the exchange's website and app will not be affected.

Binance Introduces Function for API Users to Prevent Self-Trading

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 25. 09:23

Binance Introduces Function for API Users to Prevent Self-Trading The service will be available to Binance's API users from Jan. 26. Users of the exchange's website and app will not be affected.

SEC Derailed Circle's Plans to Go Public via SPAC Deal: Report

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 25. 09:11

SEC Derailed Circle's Plans to Go Public via SPAC Deal: Report Circle, the company behind stablecoin USDC, has said its $9bn plans to go public didn't go through because the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) did not sign off on it.

Cardano-Based Overcollateralized Stablecoin Djed to Launch Next Week

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 25. 08:47

Cardano-Based Overcollateralized Stablecoin Djed to Launch Next Week The stablecoin will be minted by ADA holders and is expected to be immediately integrated into several Cardano dApps upon launch.

Australian Crypto Exchange Digital Surge to Pay Back Creditors After Losing $33M on FTX

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 25. 08:44

Australian Crypto Exchange Digital Surge to Pay Back Creditors After Losing $33M on FTX Australian cryptocurrency exchange Digital Surge has been bailed out after creditors approved a long-term recovery plan.

Dogecoin and Ether Lead The Crypto Market Pullback as Bulls Take a Breather

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 25. 08:11

Dogecoin and Ether Lead The Crypto Market Pullback as Bulls Take a Breather Crypto market capitalization dropped 3.5% in the past 24 hours following a decline in U.S. equity markets.

Dogecoin and Ether Lead Crypto Market Pullback as Bulls Take a Breather

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 25. 08:11

Dogecoin and Ether Lead Crypto Market Pullback as Bulls Take a Breather Crypto market capitalization dropped 3.5% in the past 24 hours following a decline in U.S. equity markets.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Seesaws Above and Below $23K Again

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 25. 03:24

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Seesaws Above and Below $23K Again The largest cryptocurrency has been holding steady near this threshold as investors remain hopeful about inflation and the economy.

Porsche's NFT Debut Is a Reminder to Let Web3 Natives Take the Wheel

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 25. 00:06

Porsche's NFT Debut Is a Reminder to Let Web3 Natives Take the Wheel The German carmaker’s NFT collection mint was met with backlash from the community and served as a lesson for big brands looking to meaningfully build their Web3 strategy.

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Moves Sideways at $23K

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 24. 22:41

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Moves Sideways at $23K Also: Binance mixed customer funds with B-Token collateral 'by mistake.' Equities closed mixed.

Wasabi Wallet Will Pay You to 'Crack' a Bitcoin Wallet

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 24. 22:37

Wasabi Wallet Will Pay You to 'Crack' a Bitcoin Wallet The challenge is part of a week-long educational game that has received support from 12 major partners, including Blockstream, Trezor, BTCPay and others.

Genesis Seeks $20.9M From ‘Bitcoin Jesus’ Over Crypto Options Trades That Weren’t Settled

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 24. 22:11

Genesis Seeks $20.9M From ‘Bitcoin Jesus’ Over Crypto Options Trades That Weren’t Settled The court action seeks damages from the Bitcoin Cash backer Roger Ver related to the alleged failure to settle cryptocurrency options transactions that expired on Dec. 30, 2022.

Aave Community Voting to Deploy Version 3 on Ethereum

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 24. 21:49

Aave Community Voting to Deploy Version 3 on Ethereum If the proposal passes, the latest iteration of the Aave protocol will come to the Ethereum blockchain, Aave’s first and largest market.

A 5-Pronged Approach to Sensible Crypto Regulation After FTX

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 24. 21:45

A 5-Pronged Approach to Sensible Crypto Regulation After FTX Mike Belshe, CEO of BitGo, outlines a modest, five-pronged approach to sensible regulation of crypto in the U.S. which could have prevented FTX.

Crypto Infrastructure Firm Blockstream Raises $125M for Bitcoin Mining

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 24. 21:02

Crypto Infrastructure Firm Blockstream Raises $125M for Bitcoin Mining The company will use the fund to expand its bitcoin mining facilities amid strong demand for hosting.

Coinbase Trading Volume Increases in January While Other Exchanges See Declines: JPMorgan

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 24. 20:29

Coinbase Trading Volume Increases in January While Other Exchanges See Declines: JPMorgan Coinbase’s reputation as one of the more trustworthy exchanges in the U.S. has helped it following the collapse of rival FTX.

Celsius Proposes Restructuring to Offer One-Time ‘Meaningful Recovery’ Payout for Most Creditors

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 24. 19:42

Celsius Proposes Restructuring to Offer One-Time ‘Meaningful Recovery’ Payout for Most Creditors Lawyers for Celsius Network said Tuesday that the bankrupt crypto lender is planning to reinvent itself as a new, publicly traded “recovery corporation” in order to exit the bankruptcy process – something they said could happen in “months.”

MiCA at the Door: How European Crypto Firms Are Getting Ready for Sweeping Legislation

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 24. 19:17

MiCA at the Door: How European Crypto Firms Are Getting Ready for Sweeping Legislation Adapting how crypto exchanges operate under the new regulation won’t be easy, but it might make it easier for them to get bank accounts in Europe, says Anna Baydakova.

Porsche Hits Brakes on NFT Mint After Backlash

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 24. 19:16

Porsche Hits Brakes on NFT Mint After Backlash Fans of the German car manufacturer hit back against the mint’s high price and supply hours after it opened on Monday.

SEC Is ‘Asleep at the Wheel,’ Rep. Davidson of Ohio Says

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 24. 19:05

SEC Is ‘Asleep at the Wheel,’ Rep. Davidson of Ohio Says Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio) says the agency is “not getting the job done,” and it's up to Congress to “craft a policy” that makes it clear who is in charge of regulating specific areas of crypto.

French Lawmakers Soften Stance on Compulsory Crypto Licenses

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 24. 18:58

French Lawmakers Soften Stance on Compulsory Crypto Licenses Crypto industry advocates had been concerned about tougher rules in the wake of the FTX collapse, and as EU laws bed in.

At World Economic Forum This Year, Panels Debated Blockchain 'Case Studies'

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 24. 18:10

At World Economic Forum This Year, Panels Debated Blockchain 'Case Studies' In efforts to avoid association with the FTX collapse, conversations shifted away from "crypto" and more to specific applications of the underlying blockchain technology.

CEO of Canadian Utility That Proposed Banning New Power to Crypto Miners Exits

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 24. 17:55

CEO of Canadian Utility That Proposed Banning New Power to Crypto Miners Exits Hydro-Québec's CEO Sophie Brochu to leave company on April 11.

Date Set for Oral Arguments in Grayscale’s Appeal of SEC’s Bitcoin ETF Decision

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 24. 17:42

Date Set for Oral Arguments in Grayscale’s Appeal of SEC’s Bitcoin ETF Decision Arguments will begin on March 7, sooner than Grayscale had expected.

UK Treasury Is Looking for CBDC Head as It Explores Digital Pound

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 24. 17:18

UK Treasury Is Looking for CBDC Head as It Explores Digital Pound The country's government will introduce a consultation on its CBDC in the coming weeks.

India Has Clamped Down on Crypto. What Will It Do With Its G-20 Power?

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 24. 17:01

India Has Clamped Down on Crypto. What Will It Do With Its G-20 Power? Holding the presidency of the G-20 this year, India is well placed to dictate how developed countries think about the future of crypto regulation, says CoinDesk Amitoj Singh.

Bullish Token Unlocks Buck Bear Market Trend in Spur to Altcoin Season

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 24. 16:42

Bullish Token Unlocks Buck Bear Market Trend in Spur to Altcoin Season The overcrowded short trade in the lead up to token unlocks is beginning to backfire, with several altcoins showing signs of strength into what is perceived to be a bearish event.

El Salvador Pays Back $800M Maturing Bond, President Nayib Bukele Says

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 24. 16:26

El Salvador Pays Back $800M Maturing Bond, President Nayib Bukele Says The president took the media to task for not covering the repayment.

Investment Manager Wilshire Taps Crypto Trading Firm FalconX for Digital Assets Indexes

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 24. 16:05

Investment Manager Wilshire Taps Crypto Trading Firm FalconX for Digital Assets Indexes The two will jointly develop a set of single-coin, multicoin and thematic indexes for institutional investors with access to the crypto derivatives market.

Investment Manager Wilshire Teams Up With Crypto Trading Firm FalconX to Develop Digital Asset Indexes

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 24. 16:05

Investment Manager Wilshire Teams Up With Crypto Trading Firm FalconX to Develop Digital Asset Indexes The two will jointly develop a set of single-coin, multicoin and thematic indexes for institutional investors with access to the crypto derivatives market.

Twitch Co-Founder’s Gaming NFT Marketplace Expands to Polygon Network

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 24. 16:00

Twitch Co-Founder’s Gaming NFT Marketplace Expands to Polygon Network Polygon Labs will also be making a strategic investment in Fractal to help expand its services.

Crypto Recovery Specialist Asset Reality Raises $4.91M to Hire Engineers, Expand Ops

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 24. 15:00

Crypto Recovery Specialist Asset Reality Raises $4.91M to Hire Engineers, Expand Ops The irreversibility of cryptocurrency transactions presents a unique challenge for recovering stolen assets. The seed funding round was led by Framework Ventures and other investors.

QuickNode Raises $60M in Series B at $800M Valuation

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 24. 14:00

QuickNode Raises $60M in Series B at $800M Valuation Crypto fund 10T Fund led the round TradFi giant Tiger Global was among the other backers.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin's on a Tear, Up 30% in 2 Weeks

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 24. 13:04

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin's on a Tear, Up 30% in 2 Weeks The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Jan. 24, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Binance Mistakenly Mixed Crypto Exchange's Client Funds With B-Token Collateral: Bloomberg

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 24. 12:58

Binance Mistakenly Mixed Crypto Exchange's Client Funds With B-Token Collateral: Bloomberg The world's largest crypto exchange by volume said it is in the process of transferring the collateral out of the shared wallet.

Binance Mistakenly Mixed Crypto Exchange's Customer Funds With B-Token Collateral: Bloomberg

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 24. 12:58

Binance Mistakenly Mixed Crypto Exchange's Customer Funds With B-Token Collateral: Bloomberg The world's largest crypto exchange by volume said it is in the process of transferring the collateral out of the shared wallet.

Binance Processed Nearly $346M of Bitcoin Trades for Crypto Exchange Bitzlato: Reuters

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 24. 12:54

Binance Processed Nearly $346M of Bitcoin Trades for Crypto Exchange Bitzlato: Reuters The world's largest crypto exchange by trade volume transacted the figure across 205,000 transactions between May 2018 and Bitzlato's closure last week.

Binance Processed $346M of Bitcoin Trades for Crypto Exchange Bitzlato: Reuters

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 24. 12:54

Binance Processed $346M of Bitcoin Trades for Crypto Exchange Bitzlato: Reuters The world's largest crypto exchange by trade volume transacted the figure across 205,000 transactions between May 2018 and Bitzlato's closure last week.

Bitcoin's Weekly Options Trading Volume Rises to Highest Since FTX's Meltdown

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 24. 12:15

Bitcoin's Weekly Options Trading Volume Rises to Highest Since FTX's Meltdown The uptick in bitcoin options volume is mainly driven by an increased demand for call options or bullish bets.

EU Plans Digital Euro Bill, Metaverse Policy for May, Commission Says

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 24. 12:01

EU Plans Digital Euro Bill, Metaverse Policy for May, Commission Says The bill is set to underpin a putative new central bank digital currency , financial services commissioner Mairead McGuinness said

Crypto Tax Proposed by Lawmakers to Fund EU Budget

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 24. 11:17

Crypto Tax Proposed by Lawmakers to Fund EU Budget Taxing capital gains, mining or crypto transactions are all being examined to fund the bloc’s $185 billion annual spending.

EU Lawmakers Impose ‘Prohibitive’ Requirements on Banks’ Crypto

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 24. 10:31

EU Lawmakers Impose ‘Prohibitive’ Requirements on Banks’ Crypto The vote in the European Parliament's Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee is intended to anticipate international bank-capital norms.

EU Lawmakers Impose ‘Prohibitive’ Requirements on Banks’ Crypto Holdings

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 24. 10:31

EU Lawmakers Impose ‘Prohibitive’ Requirements on Banks’ Crypto Holdings The vote in the European Parliament's Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee is intended to anticipate international bank-capital norms.

DeFi Protocol Sushi Passes Two Governance Votes to Strengthen Treasury

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 24. 10:02

DeFi Protocol Sushi Passes Two Governance Votes to Strengthen Treasury The separate proposals passed in the past two days by Sushi community voters are part of a broader plan to ensure the project’s longevity.

DeFi Protocol Sushi Passes 2 Governance Votes to Strengthen Treasury

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 24. 10:02

DeFi Protocol Sushi Passes 2 Governance Votes to Strengthen Treasury The separate proposals passed in the past two days by Sushi community voters are part of a broader plan to ensure the project’s longevity.

Bitcoin Breakout Has Opened Doors to $25K: Analysts

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 24. 09:48

Bitcoin Breakout Has Opened Doors to $25K: Analysts Bitcoin looks north, with further gains hinging on sentiment in traditional risk assets, one analyst said.

Swapping More Than $157M of ETH for stETH and Levering Up, the Wormhole Network Exploiter Is a DeFi Degen

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 24. 08:57

Swapping More Than $157M of ETH for stETH and Levering Up, the Wormhole Network Exploiter Is a DeFi Degen Data sourced from Etherscan indicates that the exploiter first swapped 95,360 ETH worth roughly $157 million on DeFi Aggregator OpenOcean and then transacted smaller amounts capital through several decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols such as Kyber Network and 1Inch.

Bitcoin Jumps to $23K, Looks Bullish as Miner Sales Hit Three-Year Low

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 24. 07:50

Bitcoin Jumps to $23K, Looks Bullish as Miner Sales Hit Three-Year Low Buying pressure remains spot-driven, but prices are easily movable due to relatively lower liquidity, analysts at Bitfinex said in a Tuesday note.

Swiss Bank Cité Gestion Becomes First Private Bank to Tokenize Its Own Shares

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 24. 07:00

Swiss Bank Cité Gestion Becomes First Private Bank to Tokenize Its Own Shares The private bank is partnering with digital assets firm Taurus to issue and manage its tokenized shares.

First Mover Asia: Ether Prices Fall Relative to Bitcoin

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 24. 01:44

First Mover Asia: Ether Prices Fall Relative to Bitcoin The ETH/BTC currency pair has declined 8% since Jan 11, as the price increase in bitcoin has been more pronounced than ether’s; BTC hovers near $23K in Monday trading.

NFT Management Application Floor Acquires Data Platform WGMI.io

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 24. 01:34

NFT Management Application Floor Acquires Data Platform WGMI.io The move will make the Floor user experience more expansive by showcasing data to help educate traders.

Ether Turns Deflationary Again Led by Spike in NFT Sales

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 24. 01:16

Ether Turns Deflationary Again Led by Spike in NFT Sales Nearly one-fourth of ether burned stems from NFT trades over the past seven days, according to data from ultrasound.money.

Ether Turns Deflationary Again, Led by Spike in NFT Sales

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 24. 01:16

Ether Turns Deflationary Again, Led by Spike in NFT Sales Nearly one-fourth of ether burned stems from NFT trades over the past seven days, according to data from ultrasound.money.

Porsche NFT Collection Fails to Gain Traction As Mint Kicks Into Gear

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 23. 23:54

Porsche NFT Collection Fails to Gain Traction As Mint Kicks Into Gear The floor price of the collection on the secondary market fell below its minting price of 0.911 ETH in the hours after it opened to the public.

FBI: North Korean Hackers Behind $100 Million Horizon Bridge Theft

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 23. 23:17

FBI: North Korean Hackers Behind $100 Million Horizon Bridge Theft A pair of North Korean hacker groups were behind the June theft of $100 million in crypto assets from Horizon Bridge, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said in a Monday statement.

FBI: North Korean Hackers Behind $100M Horizon Bridge Theft

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 23. 23:17

FBI: North Korean Hackers Behind $100M Horizon Bridge Theft A pair of North Korean hacker groups were behind the June theft of $100 million in crypto assets from Horizon Bridge, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said in a Monday statement.

Lawyers for Genesis and Its Creditors Are ‘Optimistic’ for a Quick Resolution to Bankruptcy Woes

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 23. 22:40

Lawyers for Genesis and Its Creditors Are ‘Optimistic’ for a Quick Resolution to Bankruptcy Woes Lawyers for Genesis Global told a New York bankruptcy court on Monday that they’ve been working with their creditors’ representatives and the U.S. Trustee’s Office “around the clock” for the past two months in order to reach a “consensual resolution” with the embattled company’s creditors.

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Holds Steady Near $23K; Gemini’s Job Cuts Continue

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 23. 22:29

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Holds Steady Near $23K; Gemini’s Job Cuts Continue FTX’s FTT token was up 8% for the day. Equities closed up.

A Dive Into 0xd62, a Genesis OTC Wallet That’s Moving Money

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 23. 22:08

A Dive Into 0xd62, a Genesis OTC Wallet That’s Moving Money It just saw one of the biggest movements of ETH ever, just as its corporate sibling filed for bankruptcy. Its big transfers tend to coincide with big events at the company.

VC Firm Pantera's 2023 Crypto Forecast Says the Future Is DeFi

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 23. 21:19

VC Firm Pantera's 2023 Crypto Forecast Says the Future Is DeFi The crypto-focused venture capital firm is focused on transaction fees, liquidity and usability.

Bitcoin Miner Argo Blockchain's Shares Climb After Regaining Nasdaq Listing

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 23. 19:24

Bitcoin Miner Argo Blockchain's Shares Climb After Regaining Nasdaq Listing The miner gained compliance to continue listing on Nasdaq after the minimum bid for its stock surpassed $1 for the last 10 consecutive days.

MakerDAO Approves Deployment of $100M USDC on DeFi Protocol Yearn Finance

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 23. 18:47

MakerDAO Approves Deployment of $100M USDC on DeFi Protocol Yearn Finance The decision opens the way for MakerDAO to earn an estimated 2% annual yield on USDC stablecoin deposits.

Bitwise Chief Compliance Officer Says Stablecoin Legislation Could Come This Year

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 23. 18:21

Bitwise Chief Compliance Officer Says Stablecoin Legislation Could Come This Year Katherine Dowling, general counsel at the asset management firm, says that because stablecoins are a “narrower issue” lawmakers may be more inclined to tackle the crypto-related framework.

Crypto Exchange Gemini Cutting Another 10% of Staff: Report

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 23. 17:31

Crypto Exchange Gemini Cutting Another 10% of Staff: Report Gemini has been swept up in the problems of crypto lender Genesis Global Capital, with whom it partnered on an interest-earning product.

European Banks Must Fully Cover Crypto Holdings With Capital, Draft Text Says

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 23. 17:18

European Banks Must Fully Cover Crypto Holdings With Capital, Draft Text Says A leaked proposal that faces a vote on Tuesday deems crypto assets to be the riskiest, in line with emerging international guidelines.

The World's Best Crypto Policies: How They Do It in 37 Nations

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 23. 17:16

The World's Best Crypto Policies: How They Do It in 37 Nations What can the United States learn from regulation around the world? Jeff Wilser takes a grand tour.

Ethereum's Buterin Proposes 'Stealth Addresses' to Enhance Privacy Protections

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 23. 17:12

Ethereum's Buterin Proposes 'Stealth Addresses' to Enhance Privacy Protections In a new blog, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin outlines a stealth address system that can help overcome the blockchain’s lack of privacy protections.

Checks VV Rouses the NFT Community From a Sleepy Winter

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 23. 16:58

Checks VV Rouses the NFT Community From a Sleepy Winter The popular new project by Jack Butcher has been embraced by the community through a number of derivative projects, and highlights the power of accessible mints.

Latin American Stablecoin Adoption Expected to Grow Amid High Inflation

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 23. 16:35

Latin American Stablecoin Adoption Expected to Grow Amid High Inflation Crypto winter didn’t slow down stablecoin use in Latin America in 2022.

NFT Collection Doodles Acquires Emmy-Nominated Animation Studio

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 23. 16:19

NFT Collection Doodles Acquires Emmy-Nominated Animation Studio The expansion aims to grow the project’s scope into world building, narrative storytelling and new markets and will bring Golden’s Wolf’s founder into the company as Chief Content Officer.

Harmony Hackers Cover Tracks by Bridging Portion of $100M Loot to Avalanche, Ethereum and Tron

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 23. 15:41

Harmony Hackers Cover Tracks by Bridging Portion of $100M Loot to Avalanche, Ethereum and Tron The hackers that targeted Harmony network in a $100 million hack last year have bridged their ill-gotten gains from Bitcoin to Avalanche, Tron and Ethereum, according to on-chain analysis by blockchain sleuth MistTrack.

Indian Government Launches Blockchain Initiative With 5ire, Network Capital

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 23. 15:31

Indian Government Launches Blockchain Initiative With 5ire, Network Capital The Indian Government's apex public policy think tank, NITI Aayog, has launched a blockchain module in partnership with 5ire, a blockchain focused company, and Network Capital, a mentorship and career exploration platform.

Digital Euro Will Never Be Programmable, ECB’s Panetta Says

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 23. 15:28

Digital Euro Will Never Be Programmable, ECB’s Panetta Says Some observers have touted restrictions on how people can spend their money as an advantage of a central bank digital currency.

In Wake of FTX, New York Reminds Crypto Firms to Segregate Customer Funds

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 23. 15:27

In Wake of FTX, New York Reminds Crypto Firms to Segregate Customer Funds After crypto exchange FTX's bankruptcy proceedings revealed poor segregation of customer funds, the New York regulator is reminding service providers to keep clean records.

'We Haven’t Seen Anything Yet’: Introducing CoinDesk’s ‘Policy Week’

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 23. 15:18

'We Haven’t Seen Anything Yet’: Introducing CoinDesk’s ‘Policy Week’ Following the FTX scandal, Washington is gearing up to regulate crypto with full force. Get all the latest here.

Inflows Into Short Bitcoin Products Picked Up Alongside Rally: Coinshares

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 23. 15:10

Inflows Into Short Bitcoin Products Picked Up Alongside Rally: Coinshares Short-bitcoin investment products saw inflows totalling $25.5 million.

What If Regulators Wrote Rules for Crypto?

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 23. 15:04

What If Regulators Wrote Rules for Crypto? The SEC and CFTC are unlikely to issue new rules covering crypto this year. But, if they did, calls from policymakers to regulate through rulemaking rather than enforcement offer a useful way forward, says Michael Selig, an attorney at Willkie Farr & Gallagher.

Web3 Social Wallet Tribes Launches With $3.3M in Funding

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 23. 14:38

Web3 Social Wallet Tribes Launches With $3.3M in Funding The crypto app startup was founded by a former Coinbase engineer.

Latest Ethereum ‘Shadow Fork’ Brings Blockchain’s Shanghai Upgrade Closer to Reality

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 23. 14:15

Latest Ethereum ‘Shadow Fork’ Brings Blockchain’s Shanghai Upgrade Closer to Reality The first set of testing has commenced for the much anticipated Shanghai upgrade, expected in March, that will enable staked ether withdrawals. Some minor glitches were reported.

'What Was Gary Gensler Really Doing?': Rep. Tom Emmer on FTX, the SEC and What's Next for Crypto in Congress

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 23. 14:14

'What Was Gary Gensler Really Doing?': Rep. Tom Emmer on FTX, the SEC and What's Next for Crypto in Congress The so-called “Crypto King of Congress” blames over-centralization and old-fashioned fraud for FTX’s collapse (not crypto). As Congress considers new crypto legislation, can he persuade his colleagues – including the combative Elizabeth Warren – of the same?

FTT Order Flow Fairly Balanced After 150% Rally, but Liquidity Remains Thin

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 23. 14:09

FTT Order Flow Fairly Balanced After 150% Rally, but Liquidity Remains Thin Price takers have been placing large market buy orders at the same pace as market sell orders, data from Kaiko Research show. However, overall liquidity remains thin, implying a high risk of sudden price crash.

Crypto Exchange Bitzlato Converted Over $1B in Crime-Linked Assets, Europol Says

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 23. 14:01

Crypto Exchange Bitzlato Converted Over $1B in Crime-Linked Assets, Europol Says Several senior executives have been arrested in Spain, Europol announced, following founder Anatoly Legkodymov's arrest in Miami.

Can Banks Issue Stablecoins?

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 23. 13:44

Can Banks Issue Stablecoins? There is no law that bans U.S. banks from issuing paper or digital private banknotes, American Institute for Economic Research economist Thomas Hogan argues.

Privacy Is a Human Right – and the 118th Congress Must Defend It

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 23. 13:40

Privacy Is a Human Right – and the 118th Congress Must Defend It U.S. lawmakers must prevent the further erosion of our privacy rights by defending our right to use privacy-preserving tech and passing laws against unreasonable and constant digital surveillance.

After FTX: How Congress Is Gearing Up to Regulate Crypto

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 23. 13:31

After FTX: How Congress Is Gearing Up to Regulate Crypto SBF was crypto’s number one influencer in Washington. Now the collapse of FTX is fueling a crackdown, says Jesse Hamilton.

First Mover Americas: Axie Infinity's Token Is Soaring

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 23. 13:18

First Mover Americas: Axie Infinity's Token Is Soaring The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Jan. 23, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Bernstein: The Bounce in Cryptocurrencies Is a ‘Mean Reversion’ Rally

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 23. 12:45

Bernstein: The Bounce in Cryptocurrencies Is a ‘Mean Reversion’ Rally Recent gains are unlikely to presage a sustained advance, the report said.

Bernstein: Bounce in Cryptocurrencies Is ‘Mean Reversion’ Rally

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 23. 12:45

Bernstein: Bounce in Cryptocurrencies Is ‘Mean Reversion’ Rally Recent gains are unlikely to presage a sustained advance, the report said.

Uniswap Poll Shows 80% Support Decentralized Crypto Exchange's Move to BNB Chain

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 23. 12:16

Uniswap Poll Shows 80% Support Decentralized Crypto Exchange's Move to BNB Chain Community members staked over 20 million UNI tokens to cast their votes.

Central African Republic Forms Committee to Draft Crypto Bill

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 23. 11:04

Central African Republic Forms Committee to Draft Crypto Bill The country, which made bitcoin a legal tender in April, wants to pave way for greater crypto adoption.

South African Self-Regulatory Body Mandates Risk Warnings in Crypto Ads

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 23. 09:05

South African Self-Regulatory Body Mandates Risk Warnings in Crypto Ads Under the industry’s self-regulation code, advertisements must clearly warn users of investment risk and social media influencers shouldn’t offer trading advice.

Crypto Gaming Token AXS Surges 40% Ahead of $64 Million Token Unlock

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 23. 07:51

Crypto Gaming Token AXS Surges 40% Ahead of $64 Million Token Unlock Some 4.8 million AXS tokens, the equivalent of 1.8% of the cryptocurrency's total supply, will be freed up later Monday.

Crypto Gaming Token AXS Surges 40% Ahead of $64M Token Unlock

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 23. 07:51

Crypto Gaming Token AXS Surges 40% Ahead of $64M Token Unlock Some 4.8 million AXS tokens, the equivalent of 1.8% of the cryptocurrency's total supply, will be freed up later Monday.

Cardano Network Quickly Recovers After Brief Node Outage

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 23. 07:30

Cardano Network Quickly Recovers After Brief Node Outage A short-lived outrage that affected over 50% of the network was automatically solved within minutes on Sunday.

Aptos Token Prices Double in Two Weeks Amid Strong NFT Interest

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 23. 06:09

Aptos Token Prices Double in Two Weeks Amid Strong NFT Interest NFT markets on Aptos are seeing growth among Crypto Twitter community users.

Aptos Token Price Doubles in Two Weeks Amid Strong NFT Interest

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 23. 06:09

Aptos Token Price Doubles in Two Weeks Amid Strong NFT Interest NFT markets on Aptos are seeing growth among Crypto Twitter community users.

Binance Says Signature Bank Won’t Support Transactions for Crypto Exchange Customers of Less Than $100K

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 23. 04:08

Binance Says Signature Bank Won’t Support Transactions for Crypto Exchange Customers of Less Than $100K The crypto friendly bank has been reducing its involvement in crypto markets in recent months, part of the fallout from recent industry debacles.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Surges Past $23K Before Retreating

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 23. 02:10

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Surges Past $23K Before Retreating ALSO: Sam Reynolds writes that Microsoft's cutting its mixed reality team underlines large tech firms's struggles to succeed in the augmented and virtual reality space. Will Apple do better?

First Hearing in Genesis Bankruptcy Case Set For Monday

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 20. 23:39

First Hearing in Genesis Bankruptcy Case Set For Monday Genesis' first hearing in its bankruptcy case is set for January 23.

Genesis’ Crypto Trading Arm Is Moving Money Around, a Sign of Normalcy Amid Sibling’s Bankruptcy

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 20. 23:33

Genesis’ Crypto Trading Arm Is Moving Money Around, a Sign of Normalcy Amid Sibling’s Bankruptcy About $125 million was sent to exchanges in the run-up to Genesis’ lending division filing for Chapter 11, and more was moved the next day.

Genesis’ Crypto Trading Arm Is Moving Money Around, a Sign of Normality Amid Sibling’s Bankruptcy

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 20. 23:33

Genesis’ Crypto Trading Arm Is Moving Money Around, a Sign of Normality Amid Sibling’s Bankruptcy About $125 million was sent to exchanges in the run-up to Genesis’ lending division filing for Chapter 11, and more was moved the next day.

U.S. Lays Claim to $700 Million of Assets Linked to Bankman-Fried, FTX

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 20. 23:25

U.S. Lays Claim to $700 Million of Assets Linked to Bankman-Fried, FTX The U.S. seized $700 million of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried’s assets and is now seeking their forfeiture.

US Lays Claim to $700M of Assets Linked to Bankman-Fried, FTX

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 20. 23:25

US Lays Claim to $700M of Assets Linked to Bankman-Fried, FTX The U.S. seized $700 million of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried’s assets and is now seeking their forfeiture.

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Surges Above $22K, Genesis Has Over $5B in Liabilities

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 20. 22:41

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Surges Above $22K, Genesis Has Over $5B in Liabilities Bitcoin rose 6% to trade at $22,300. Ether was also trading up, by 5% to $1,640. Equities closed up.

Binance Garnered Largest Market Share of Crypto Investors From Emerging Markets in 2022

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 20. 22:22

Binance Garnered Largest Market Share of Crypto Investors From Emerging Markets in 2022 A CryptoCompare report found that as inflation surged worldwide, the crypto exchange giant attracted the largest number of retail investors from countries facing high inflation.

Stellar Foundation Nicked by Genesis Bankruptcy With $13M Claim

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 20. 21:42

Stellar Foundation Nicked by Genesis Bankruptcy With $13M Claim The Stellar Development Foundation was revealed to be among the bankrupt crypto lending desk’s largest creditors.

Bitcoin Miner 1Thash Sent Almost All Its BTC to Binance

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 20. 21:27

Bitcoin Miner 1Thash Sent Almost All Its BTC to Binance On-chain data sourced from CryptoQuant shows that the 5,592 BTC worth some $124 million that was transferred out of the miner’s address in the past three days ended up in Binance.

Bitcoin Soars Over $22K to Reach Four-Month High

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 20. 21:07

Bitcoin Soars Over $22K to Reach Four-Month High Bitcoin rose over 5% and reached its highest level since mid-September. Market watchers will be eyeing the Federal Reserve’s next utterances.

Moody’s Further Downgrades Coinbase Junk Bonds, Joining S&P

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 20. 20:36

Moody’s Further Downgrades Coinbase Junk Bonds, Joining S&P The ratings agency cited Coinbase’s weakened revenue and cash flow generation potential due to the ongoing crypto winter as reasons for the move.

What's Next for Genesis Creditors? It Depends on What's in the Bankruptcy Filing

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 20. 20:28

What's Next for Genesis Creditors? It Depends on What's in the Bankruptcy Filing Eric Snyder, partner at Wilk Auslander LLP, says that a substantial amount of haircuts are likely to be made, but that depends on the petition Genesis’ trio of companies filed.

SEC Sues Eisenberg for Draining Mango Markets, Alleges MNGO a Security

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 20. 19:44

SEC Sues Eisenberg for Draining Mango Markets, Alleges MNGO a Security It’s the latest case to emerge from Avraham Eisenberg’s “highly profitable trading strategy.”

Bad Vibes from the Word 'Crypto' Have Some Calling for a Rebrand

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 20. 19:29

Bad Vibes from the Word 'Crypto' Have Some Calling for a Rebrand Money-making associations with cryptocurrencies misrepresent them as just currencies and fail to acknowledge the diverse applications of the technology.

Sullivan & Cromwell Gets Go-Ahead to Represent FTX in Bankruptcy Proceedings, Despite Controversy

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 20. 17:01

Sullivan & Cromwell Gets Go-Ahead to Represent FTX in Bankruptcy Proceedings, Despite Controversy James Bromley, a partner at Sullivan & Cromwell, said former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has been stirring the pot by “lashing out” on Twitter.

Genesis Claims $5.1B in Liabilities in First Day Bankruptcy Filing

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 20. 16:55

Genesis Claims $5.1B in Liabilities in First Day Bankruptcy Filing Three of the institutional crypto brokerage's entities filed for Chapter 11 protection late Thursday.

Genesis Claims $5.1B in Liabilities in First-Day Bankruptcy Filing

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 20. 16:55

Genesis Claims $5.1B in Liabilities in First-Day Bankruptcy Filing Three of the institutional crypto brokerage's entities filed for Chapter 11 protection late Thursday.

Fairfax County, Virginia Pension Funds Exposed to Genesis Bankruptcy

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 20. 16:26

Fairfax County, Virginia Pension Funds Exposed to Genesis Bankruptcy Two Washington, DC-area pensions invested $35 million in a VanEck fund listed as a Genesis creditor.

Fairfax County, Virginia, Pension Funds Exposed to Genesis Bankruptcy

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 20. 16:26

Fairfax County, Virginia, Pension Funds Exposed to Genesis Bankruptcy Two Washington, DC-area pensions invested $35 million in a VanEck fund listed as a Genesis creditor.

Crypto Trading Firm Cumberland DRW Disputes Genesis Exposure

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 20. 15:16

Crypto Trading Firm Cumberland DRW Disputes Genesis Exposure The Chicago-based firm was listed among Genesis' creditors in the amount of $18 million, but Cumberland said that's too high. The document includes "misleading and incorrect information," Cumberland tweeted.

Crypto Lender Genesis Global Capital Is FTX's Largest Unsecured Creditor

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 20. 14:56

Crypto Lender Genesis Global Capital Is FTX's Largest Unsecured Creditor Crypto exchange FTX and it's affiliated subsidiaries owed Genesis Global Capital over $226 million, according to a recent filing.

Crypto Lender Genesis Is FTX's Largest Unsecured Creditor With $226M in Claims

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 20. 14:56

Crypto Lender Genesis Is FTX's Largest Unsecured Creditor With $226M in Claims Genesis Global Capital leads the revised list that un-redacted the names of several creditors.

Crypto Analysts Warn Against Shorting DYDX Ahead of $200M Token Unlock

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 20. 14:35

Crypto Analysts Warn Against Shorting DYDX Ahead of $200M Token Unlock The unlock, which takes place on Feb. 2, will release 150 million coins worth $202 million and 15% of the total supply.

Ex-FTX US Head Raises $5M for Startup Months After Exchange Collapse

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 20. 14:15

Ex-FTX US Head Raises $5M for Startup Months After Exchange Collapse Investors included the venture arms of Coinbase and Circle, a former FTX portfolio company.

Ex-FTX.US Head Raises $5M for Startup Months After Exchange's Collapse

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 20. 14:15

Ex-FTX.US Head Raises $5M for Startup Months After Exchange's Collapse Investors included the venture arms of Coinbase and Circle, a former FTX portfolio company.

Digital Currency Group Owes Subsidiary Genesis Global Over $1.65B

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 20. 14:08

Digital Currency Group Owes Subsidiary Genesis Global Over $1.65B The crypto finance firm filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy yesterday, with debts around $3.5 billion.

Fantom Blockchain to Fund Ecosystem Projects Using Portion of Burnt FTM Fees

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 20. 13:54

Fantom Blockchain to Fund Ecosystem Projects Using Portion of Burnt FTM Fees The fund is aimed at empowering builders on Fantom by offering a decentralized avenue for funding projects, ideas, and creations through a community-driven decision process.

Former FTX Lawyer Opposes Hiring Sullivan & Cromwell for Bankruptcy

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 20. 13:53

Former FTX Lawyer Opposes Hiring Sullivan & Cromwell for Bankruptcy Individual objectors have sought to delay an FTX hearing in the United States Bankruptcy Court in the district of Delaware scheduled at 10:00 a.m. EST on January 20, 2023 expected to be about whether FTX can retain the services of New York law firm Sullivan & Cromwell (S&C) amid allegations from the U.S. Trustee claiming potential conflicts of interest.

Objectors to FTX Using Sullivan & Cromwell as Its Law Firm Seek to Delay Court Hearing

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 20. 13:53

Objectors to FTX Using Sullivan & Cromwell as Its Law Firm Seek to Delay Court Hearing Individual objectors have sought to delay an FTX hearing in the United States Bankruptcy Court in the district of Delaware scheduled at 10:00 a.m. EST on January 20, 2023 expected to be about whether FTX can retain the services of New York law firm Sullivan & Cromwell (S&C) amid allegations from the U.S. Trustee claiming potential conflicts of interest.

Craig Wright’s Blacklist Resembles Bitcoin ‘Kill Switch’ Satoshi Never Followed Through On

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 20. 13:47

Craig Wright’s Blacklist Resembles Bitcoin ‘Kill Switch’ Satoshi Never Followed Through On The blacklist manager was unveiled last October and is part of Bitcoin SV’s digital asset recovery process.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin, Ether Rise Slightly After Genesis' Chapter 11 Filing

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 20. 13:14

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin, Ether Rise Slightly After Genesis' Chapter 11 Filing The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Jan. 20, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Genesis' Crypto Lending Businesses File for Bankruptcy Protection

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 20. 08:07

Genesis' Crypto Lending Businesses File for Bankruptcy Protection The collapse of FTX was the final straw for Genesis, which earlier this year suffered losses of several hundred million dollars due to its exposure to failed crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital.

BTC, ETH Hold Steady After Genesis' Bankruptcy, Crypto Traders Say Bad News Was Priced In

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 20. 07:22

BTC, ETH Hold Steady After Genesis' Bankruptcy, Crypto Traders Say Bad News Was Priced In The path of least resistance for crypto is on the higher side, one observer said, drawing attention to bitcoin's tendency to carve out double-digit gains during the Chinese New Year holidays.

Bitcoin, Ether Hold Steady After Genesis' Bankruptcy, Crypto Traders Say Bad News Was Priced In

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 20. 07:22

Bitcoin, Ether Hold Steady After Genesis' Bankruptcy, Crypto Traders Say Bad News Was Priced In The path of least resistance for crypto is on the higher side, one observer said, drawing attention to bitcoin's tendency to carve out double-digit gains during the Chinese New Year holidays.

Bitcoin, Ether Hold Steady After Genesis' Bankruptcy; Crypto Traders Say Bad News Was Priced In

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 20. 07:22

Bitcoin, Ether Hold Steady After Genesis' Bankruptcy; Crypto Traders Say Bad News Was Priced In The path of least resistance for crypto is on the higher side, one observer said, drawing attention to bitcoin's tendency to carve out double-digit gains during the Chinese New Year holidays.

Cameron Winklevoss Threatens Legal Action Against DCG CEO After Genesis Bankruptcy

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 20. 06:43

Cameron Winklevoss Threatens Legal Action Against DCG CEO After Genesis Bankruptcy The Gemini CEO has been involved in a weeks-long public spat with DCG over the repayment of a $900 million loan.

Gemini's Cameron Winklevoss Threatens Legal Action Against DCG CEO After Genesis Bankruptcy Filing

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 20. 06:43

Gemini's Cameron Winklevoss Threatens Legal Action Against DCG CEO After Genesis Bankruptcy Filing The Gemini CEO has been involved in a weeks-long public spat with DCG over the repayment of a $900 million loan.

Genesis Owes Over $3.5B to Top 50 Creditors

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 20. 06:02

Genesis Owes Over $3.5B to Top 50 Creditors Genesis has over 100,000 creditors between the of its companies that declared bankruptcy.

Genesis' Crypto Lending Businesses File for Bankruptcy Protection

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 20. 04:34

Genesis' Crypto Lending Businesses File for Bankruptcy Protection The collapse of FTX was the final straw for Genesis, which earlier this year suffered losses of several hundred million dollars due to its exposure to failed crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital.

Genesis' Crypto Lending Businesses Files for Bankruptcy Protection

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 20. 04:32

Genesis' Crypto Lending Businesses Files for Bankruptcy Protection The collapse of FTX was the final straw for Genesis, which earlier this year suffered losses of several hundred million dollars due to its exposure to failed crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Returns to Its Winning Ways

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 20. 03:46

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Returns to Its Winning Ways ALSO: Shaurya Malwa writes about Singapore asset management firm Cobo's initiative to introduce separate custodian, clearing and settlement services to crypto; Bitcoin's price rises back past $21K.

Solana Blockchain SOL Token Doubles From FTX-Crash-Induced Lows, but Will It Continue to Rebound?

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 20. 02:34

Solana Blockchain SOL Token Doubles From FTX-Crash-Induced Lows, but Will It Continue to Rebound? SOL’s price has surged 114% so far this year, slowly recovering from losses from early November. Crypto traders and analysts are navigating the prospects for the Solana community.

Paxos Courts MakerDAO With Paying Yield for Holding Up to $1.5B USDP Stablecoin

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 19. 23:23

Paxos Courts MakerDAO With Paying Yield for Holding Up to $1.5B USDP Stablecoin The proposal by Paxos is part of MakerDAO’s effort to generate income on its $7 billion digital asset reserve.

World Economic Forum Wraps Up Davos 2023 With Sparks

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 19. 22:58

World Economic Forum Wraps Up Davos 2023 With Sparks The World Economic Forum's annual meeting wrapped up with a fiery panel on the role of regulators in crypto, plus more from Davos, Switzerland.

Tech Veteran-Backed Web3 Social Platform Plai Labs Raises $32M in Seed Round

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 19. 22:49

Tech Veteran-Backed Web3 Social Platform Plai Labs Raises $32M in Seed Round The company, founded by former executives of gaming company Jam City and social platform Myspace, aims to combine Web3 and AI to create a unique digital social experience.

Crypto Lender Nexo to Pay $45M, Cease Offering EIP in Settlement With SEC

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 19. 22:27

Crypto Lender Nexo to Pay $45M, Cease Offering EIP in Settlement With SEC Nexo began offering its Earn Interest Product to U.S. customers in June 2020.

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Rides Over $21K, FTX's Possible Revival

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 19. 22:21

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Rides Over $21K, FTX's Possible Revival Bitcoin rose 1.5% to trade at $21,100 after dipping earlier on Thursday. Ether was also trading up 0.6% to $1,550. Equities closed down.

Bitcoin Holds Steady Near $21K Even as Equities Slide

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 19. 21:52

Bitcoin Holds Steady Near $21K Even as Equities Slide Bitcoin was hovering near $21,100 Thursday in afternoon trading. Genesis’ looming bankruptcy filing and the crypto industry’s other recent travails should be priced in, one analyst said.

Huobi, Confirming Justin Sun as Leader, Takes Aim at 'Rat Trading'

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 19. 21:39

Huobi, Confirming Justin Sun as Leader, Takes Aim at 'Rat Trading' Singapore-based exchange Huobi confirmed Thursday that Justin Sun, founder and CEO of Tron, and one of the richest people in crypto, is not just a member of the Global Advisory Board, but is leading the exchange.

Gemini’s Bitcoin Inflows From Other Exchanges Dropped to Roughly Six-Year Low, CryptoQuant Data Shows

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 19. 21:03

Gemini’s Bitcoin Inflows From Other Exchanges Dropped to Roughly Six-Year Low, CryptoQuant Data Shows Gemini’s 30-day simple moving average of its BTC inflows from accounts on other exchanges suggest traders find Gemini less desirable than other exchanges.

NFT Marketplace Blur Delays Native Token Launch

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 19. 20:56

NFT Marketplace Blur Delays Native Token Launch The platform, which targets pro NFT traders, said it would launch its BLUR governance token on February 14 after months of incentivized airdrops.

At Davos, Dutch Central Bank Chief Takes Aim at Jurisdictions That Attract Bad Crypto Actors

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 19. 20:48

At Davos, Dutch Central Bank Chief Takes Aim at Jurisdictions That Attract Bad Crypto Actors Klaas Knot called the appealing localities with lax restrictions "sunny places for shady people."

China Launches Smart Contract Functionality on Digital Yuan Through E-Commerce App Meituan

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 19. 20:36

China Launches Smart Contract Functionality on Digital Yuan Through E-Commerce App Meituan Through the smart contract, users can win part of a daily prize of $1,312 for using the digital yuan.

China Launches Smart-Contract Functionality on Digital Yuan Through E-Commerce App Meituan

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 19. 20:36

China Launches Smart-Contract Functionality on Digital Yuan Through E-Commerce App Meituan Through the smart contract, users can win part of a daily prize of $1,312 for using the digital yuan.

Alameda-Connected Bank Exits Crypto Business

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 19. 20:33

Alameda-Connected Bank Exits Crypto Business The sister company of collapsed crypto exchange FTX had taken an $11.5M stake in tiny Washington State-based Farmington State Bank in January 2022.

Alameda Research-Connected Bank Exits Crypto Business

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 19. 20:33

Alameda Research-Connected Bank Exits Crypto Business The sister company of collapsed crypto exchange FTX had taken an $11.5M stake in tiny Washington State-based Farmington State Bank in January 2022.

Circle CEO: US Stablecoin Legislation Is ‘Lowest-Hanging Fruit’

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 19. 19:21

Circle CEO: US Stablecoin Legislation Is ‘Lowest-Hanging Fruit’  Jeremy Allaire says stablecoin regulation will be what lawmakers are focusing on this year because of its straightforward nature and significant growing potential.

Bitzlato, Binance and What Regulators Are Really Doing

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 19. 19:10

Bitzlato, Binance and What Regulators Are Really Doing It was a failure of messaging.

Sports NFT Firm Candy Digital Raised Over $38M Amid Founder Strife

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 19. 19:03

Sports NFT Firm Candy Digital Raised Over $38M Amid Founder Strife An SEC filing reveals the offering weeks after reports that Fanatics would unload its 60% stake.

‘No Point’ to European Union's Crypto Rules Unless World Follows Suit, Official Says

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 19. 17:41

‘No Point’ to European Union's Crypto Rules Unless World Follows Suit, Official Says FTX's collapse may have added fuel for those seeking stricter crypto rules, but even the good guys may get it wrong, financial services commissioner Mairead McGuinness told CoinDesk.

MakerDAO Votes to Keep Gemini USD in DAI Stablecoin’s Reserves

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 19. 16:50

MakerDAO Votes to Keep Gemini USD in DAI Stablecoin’s Reserves In a dramatically tight voting, some 51% of votes favored ousting Gemini’s stablecoin from MakerDAO’s reserve. The result is a significant blow to GUSD, as MakerDAO has held 85% of all tokens in circulation.

New FTX Head Says Crypto Exchange Could Be Revived: Wall Street Journal

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 19. 16:03

New FTX Head Says Crypto Exchange Could Be Revived: Wall Street Journal John J. Ray III made the comment in his first interview since taking over FTX in November.

Former Gagosian Head of Digital Builds Generative Art Gallery Tonic.xyz

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 19. 15:30

Former Gagosian Head of Digital Builds Generative Art Gallery Tonic.xyz The gallery, which will help artists mint their works on-chain, will also seek to onboard the fine art world to the Web3 space through merging the physical and digital worlds.

Crypto Exchange Luno's Co-Founder Departed in December

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 19. 15:29

Crypto Exchange Luno's Co-Founder Departed in December Stranex departed Luno in December nearly 10 years after founding the exchange, which is owned by CoinDesk parent company Digital Currency Group.

Crypto Trading Giant QCP Capital Expects Fed to Be Irate as Financial Conditions Ease

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 19. 14:13

Crypto Trading Giant QCP Capital Expects Fed to Be Irate as Financial Conditions Ease The recent risk revival in traditional markets and cryptocurrencies may not sustain as the U.S. central bank is still fighting inflation, the Singapore-based crypto options trading firm said.

UK Trade Groups See Opportunity in Document Bill Under Debate in Parliament

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 19. 14:07

UK Trade Groups See Opportunity in Document Bill Under Debate in Parliament The bill which is being debated in Parliament could see blockchain technology being used as a way to store documents.

The =nil; Foundation Raises $22M to Build Marketplace for Zero-Knowledge Proofs

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 19. 14:00

The =nil; Foundation Raises $22M to Build Marketplace for Zero-Knowledge Proofs The funding round led by Polychain Capital aims to make zero knowledge projects more decentralized, and easier to build.

Bitcoin Miner CleanSpark Builds 50MW Additional Mining Capacity at Georgia Site

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 19. 14:00

Bitcoin Miner CleanSpark Builds 50MW Additional Mining Capacity at Georgia Site The mining firm will increase its computing power by 25% to 34% after the site goes online.

Cross-Chain Bridge Protocol Stargate Partners With Metis for More Efficient Interoperability

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 19. 14:00

Cross-Chain Bridge Protocol Stargate Partners With Metis for More Efficient Interoperability The move will be the first expansion for Stargate beyond LayerZero technology.

First Mover Americas: BTC, ETH Drop Amid Genesis Bankruptcy Reports

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 19. 13:46

First Mover Americas: BTC, ETH Drop Amid Genesis Bankruptcy Reports The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Jan. 19, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

2023: The Year Regulators Finally Grasp Crypto?

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 19. 13:45

2023: The Year Regulators Finally Grasp Crypto? Amid a prolonged collapse in asset prices, the digital assets space had a wild 2022. The problems may force regulators’ hands on the crypto space.

Ethereum Development Firm Flashbots Eyes Unicorn Status as it Seeks to Raise $50M: Report

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 19. 13:14

Ethereum Development Firm Flashbots Eyes Unicorn Status as it Seeks to Raise $50M: Report Crypto venture firm Paradigm has committed to leading the investment, according to the report.

SSV DAO Starts $50M Fund to Push Ethereum's Decentralization Plan

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 19. 13:13

SSV DAO Starts $50M Fund to Push Ethereum's Decentralization Plan The fund announcement follows SSV's $2 million grant distribution last year to help teams develop staking projects on Ethereum.

Ransomware Variants Are on the Rise, But Overall Gains Decline: Chainalysis

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 19. 13:00

Ransomware Variants Are on the Rise, But Overall Gains Decline: Chainalysis Victims appear to have become less willing to pay, according to a new report.

Ransomware Variants Are on the Rise but Overall Gains Decline: Chainalysis

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 19. 13:00

Ransomware Variants Are on the Rise but Overall Gains Decline: Chainalysis Victims appear to have become less willing to pay, according to a new report.

Raydium Exchange Exploiter Sends $2.7M to Tornado Cash

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 19. 12:44

Raydium Exchange Exploiter Sends $2.7M to Tornado Cash The person that exploited Solana-based decentralized exchange Raydium has sent $2.7 million in ethereum to controversial coin mixing protocol Tornado Cash.

Crypto Exchange BitMart to Join Custodian Copper’s ClearLoop Network

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 19. 11:04

Crypto Exchange BitMart to Join Custodian Copper’s ClearLoop Network Institutional clients will be able to trade on the BitMart exchange while their digital assets remain safeguarded in Copper’s custody.

Avalanche DEX Trader Joe Plans to Make its Tokens More Valuable for Users

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 19. 11:00

Avalanche DEX Trader Joe Plans to Make its Tokens More Valuable for Users The platform aims to expand to Arbitrum and BNB Chain in the coming weeks and is changing part of how its tokens are rewarded and distributed.

Ethereum Name Service's Governance Proposal Outlines Intention to Sell 10,000 ETH

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 19. 10:55

Ethereum Name Service's Governance Proposal Outlines Intention to Sell 10,000 ETH A draft governance proposal put forward by a member of the Ethereum Name Service (ENS) DAO suggests liquidating 10,000 ethereum to cover operating costs over the next two years.

Bitcoin Bridged to Avalanche Surpasses BTC Locked in Lightning Network

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 19. 10:25

Bitcoin Bridged to Avalanche Surpasses BTC Locked in Lightning Network The total circulating supply rose on Avalanche to around $118 million surpassing Lightning's near $100 million.

Cosmos DEX Osmosis to Make Cross-Chain Trades More Efficient With Neon Upgrade

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 19. 10:13

Cosmos DEX Osmosis to Make Cross-Chain Trades More Efficient With Neon Upgrade The upgrade would also make pricing ticks more efficient and will stave off liquidity attacks utilizing upward price manipulation.

Fireblocks Enlists Crypto Insurance Firm Coincover for Third-Party Key Recovery Service

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 19. 09:00

Fireblocks Enlists Crypto Insurance Firm Coincover for Third-Party Key Recovery Service Coincover said Fireblocks customers can rely on fixed processes and a standard service level agreement.

Fireblocks Enlists Crypto Protection Firm Coincover for Third-Party Key Recovery Service

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 19. 09:00

Fireblocks Enlists Crypto Protection Firm Coincover for Third-Party Key Recovery Service Coincover said Fireblocks customers can rely on fixed processes and a standard service level agreement.

OKX Publishes Proof-of-Reserves Report Showing $7.5B in ‘Clean Assets’

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 19. 08:00

OKX Publishes Proof-of-Reserves Report Showing $7.5B in ‘Clean Assets’ Report shows reserves are largely spread between bitcoin, ether, and USDT.

Ether, Bitcoin Long Traders See $110M Liquidations on Bitzlato Induced Volatility

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 19. 07:58

Ether, Bitcoin Long Traders See $110M Liquidations on Bitzlato Induced Volatility Over 76% of all traders betting on the market’s growth were liquidated yesterday, only for prices to recover slightly on Thursday.

Ether, Bitcoin Long Traders See $110M Liquidations on Bitzlato-Induced Volatility

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 19. 07:58

Ether, Bitcoin Long Traders See $110M Liquidations on Bitzlato-Induced Volatility Over 76% of all traders betting on the market’s growth were liquidated yesterday, only for prices to recover slightly on Thursday.

Binance Named as Counterparty in FinCEN Order Against Bitzlato

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 19. 07:33

Binance Named as Counterparty in FinCEN Order Against Bitzlato Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange was named as a counterparty in a FinCEN order against little-known cryptocurrency exchange, Bitzlato.

National Australia Bank Becomes Second Australian Bank to Build Stablecoin: Report

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 19. 06:48

National Australia Bank Becomes Second Australian Bank to Build Stablecoin: Report The National Australia Bank (NAB), one of the four biggest Australian banks, has created a stablecoin called AUDN.

Circle Ventures Backs $4M Round for Blockchain-Based Debt Provider Obligate

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 19. 06:00

Circle Ventures Backs $4M Round for Blockchain-Based Debt Provider Obligate The startup, formerly known as FQX, lets companies raise money through debt securities.

First Mover Asia: FTX’s Illiquid Holdings Filled With Tokens That Sit in Venture Funds in Which It Invested; Bitcoin Falls Below $21K

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 19. 00:46

First Mover Asia: FTX’s Illiquid Holdings Filled With Tokens That Sit in Venture Funds in Which It Invested; Bitcoin Falls Below $21K A good portion of FTX's illiquid tokens can be found on the balance sheet of funds, including Sino Global and Multicoin Capital. FTX invested in these funds, and their names often appear alongside FTX as co-investors in projects.

Yuga Labs' Sewer Pass NFT Collection Nets Over $6M in Sales in Just Hours

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 18. 23:15

Yuga Labs' Sewer Pass NFT Collection Nets Over $6M in Sales in Just Hours The latest NFT mint by Bored Ape Yacht Club parent company Yuga Labs grants holders access to a skill-based game called Dookey Dash.

SHIB Is a Favorite Holding Among New Crypto Wallets, Nansen Shows

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 18. 23:09

SHIB Is a Favorite Holding Among New Crypto Wallets, Nansen Shows The meme coin is the most popular non-stablecoin asset for newly funded wallets.

Circle, Uniswap Research Says DeFi Can Solve $2 Trillion FX Risk Problem

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 18. 23:01

Circle, Uniswap Research Says DeFi Can Solve $2 Trillion FX Risk Problem Every day, about $2.2 trillion in foreign-exchange (FX) transactions carry a risk that the yet-to-be settled side of an agreement won’t meet obligations. But a new paper from Circle Internet Financial and decentralized exchange Uniswap Labs finds that a distributed ledger could solve that problem with simultaneous settlement.

Circle, Uniswap Research Says DeFi Can Solve $2T FX Risk Problem

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 18. 23:01

Circle, Uniswap Research Says DeFi Can Solve $2T FX Risk Problem Every day, about $2.2 trillion in foreign-exchange (FX) transactions carry a risk that the yet-to-be settled side of an agreement won’t meet obligations. But a new paper from Circle Internet Financial and decentralized exchange Uniswap Labs finds that a distributed ledger could solve that problem with simultaneous settlement.

World Leaders Warmed to Blockchain at Davos This Year, Despite Crypto Winter

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 18. 22:46

World Leaders Warmed to Blockchain at Davos This Year, Despite Crypto Winter Crypto advertising has dropped at Davos in 2023, but discussions and panels from industry leaders are in full swing.

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Falls Below $21K; Genesis Nears Bankruptcy Filing; Bitzlato Founder Arrested

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 18. 22:06

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Falls Below $21K; Genesis Nears Bankruptcy Filing; Bitzlato Founder Arrested Bitcoin fell 2% to trade at the $20,700 level, while ether was trading down 3% to the $1,530 level. Equities closed down.

Crypto Technology’s Impact Goes Beyond Crypto Technology

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 18. 21:40

Crypto Technology’s Impact Goes Beyond Crypto Technology Token-based fundraising can help more than underserved markets, projects and entrepreneurs, says CoinDesk columnist Noelle Acheson. It can also help other new technologies evolve.

Davos Day 3 Shows Conflicting Visions for the Metaverse, CBDCs

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 18. 21:16

Davos Day 3 Shows Conflicting Visions for the Metaverse, CBDCs Whether it’s trading state-backed virtual currencies or jumping between virtual worlds, common standards for digital economies are still hotly contested in global forums.

MakerDAO Favors Holding GUSD Stablecoin as Part of Reserve in Early Voting

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 18. 21:08

MakerDAO Favors Holding GUSD Stablecoin as Part of Reserve in Early Voting MakerDAO voters so far favor keeping the $500 million Gemini USD stablecoin ceiling in Maker’s PSM reserve over decreasing its role or phasing it out.

Crypto Lawyers Share Blame for FTX, Other Disasters, CFTC Commissioner Says

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 18. 21:00

Crypto Lawyers Share Blame for FTX, Other Disasters, CFTC Commissioner Says Lawyers, accountants and other financial professionals should have stepped in to halt the fatal mistakes going on inside crypto firms such as FTX long before they imploded, said Christy Goldsmith Romero, a commissioner with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

Lido’s Total Value Locked Spiked 33% In Past Month, Becoming Largest DeFi Protocol by TVL, Says DeFiLlama

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 18. 20:38

Lido’s Total Value Locked Spiked 33% In Past Month, Becoming Largest DeFi Protocol by TVL, Says DeFiLlama Users have deposited $7.8 billion into Lido to reap rewards for the protocol’s community-led validator staking service, heating up the liquid staking derivatives space.

Skybridge Capital Founder: The Time to Invest in Crypto Is Now

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 18. 20:20

Skybridge Capital Founder: The Time to Invest in Crypto Is Now Anthony Scaramucci says crypto is closer to a bottom and long term investors should be looking at the markets with a three to five year perspective in mind.

Crypto Brokerage Genesis Global Capital May Be Nearing Bankruptcy Filing: Reports

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 18. 18:54

Crypto Brokerage Genesis Global Capital May Be Nearing Bankruptcy Filing: Reports Genesis had previously halted customer withdrawals following FTX's epic collapse.

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao Says Many Crypto Players ‘Get Distracted’ By Money

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 18. 18:30

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao Says Many Crypto Players ‘Get Distracted’ By Money The founder of the world’s largest crypto exchange said it’s important to focus on the product and users.

Binance CEO Says Many Crypto Players ‘Get Distracted’ by Money

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 18. 18:30

Binance CEO Says Many Crypto Players ‘Get Distracted’ by Money The founder of the world’s largest crypto exchange said it’s important to focus on the product and users.

Rarible Expands NFT Marketplace Builder to Polygon-Based Collections

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 18. 18:00

Rarible Expands NFT Marketplace Builder to Polygon-Based Collections The popular NFT marketplace has introduced a tool that helps creators build their own collection-based storefronts for free.

US Disrupts Bitzlato Crypto Exchange, Arrests Founder

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 18. 17:19

US Disrupts Bitzlato Crypto Exchange, Arrests Founder Justice Department ////TK///, calling it a “major” international action.

US Charges Crypto Exchange Bitzlato With Money Laundering, Arrests Founder

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 18. 17:19

US Charges Crypto Exchange Bitzlato With Money Laundering, Arrests Founder The U.S. Justice Department and Treasury Department have targeted Bitzlato Limited with accusations of money laundering and arrested its founder in Miami, officials said in a Wednesday press conference.

US Charges Crypto Exchange Bitzlato With Laundering $700M

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 18. 17:19

US Charges Crypto Exchange Bitzlato With Laundering $700M The U.S. Justice Department and Treasury Department have targeted Bitzlato Limited with accusations of money laundering and arrested its founder in Miami, officials said in a Wednesday press conference.

Bitcoin Tumbles From Multi-Month High on DOJ Worry, Hawkish Fed

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 18. 16:39

Bitcoin Tumbles From Multi-Month High on DOJ Worry, Hawkish Fed Bitcoin has slumped back to $20,880 just hours after surging to a four-month high of $21,550.

Digital Dollar Project Warns on U.S.'s Cautious Approach to CBDCs

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 18. 16:24

Digital Dollar Project Warns on U.S.'s Cautious Approach to CBDCs The DDP's white paper called the U.S.'s approach to CBDCs an "unsustainable position."

Digital Dollar Project Warns on US Cautious Approach to CBDCs

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 18. 16:24

Digital Dollar Project Warns on US Cautious Approach to CBDCs The DDP's white paper called the U.S.'s approach to CBDCs an "unsustainable position."

ConsenSys Confirms Job Cuts; CEO Lubin Touts a Win for Decentralization Over 'Ridiculous' CeFi

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 18. 15:30

ConsenSys Confirms Job Cuts; CEO Lubin Touts a Win for Decentralization Over 'Ridiculous' CeFi A total of 97 employees, or 11% of the workforce, will be affected, according to a blog post by the CEO.

Justice Department to Announce Major International Crypto Enforcement Action

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 18. 15:11

Justice Department to Announce Major International Crypto Enforcement Action The department will hold a press conference at noon Eastern Time.

Justice Department Announces Major International Crypto Enforcement Action

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 18. 15:11

Justice Department Announces Major International Crypto Enforcement Action The department held a press conference at noon Eastern time on Wednesday.

How Social Media Influencers Fed Bankman-Fried's Cult of Personality

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 18. 15:03

How Social Media Influencers Fed Bankman-Fried's Cult of Personality Creators took money that was likely stolen from FTX customers to promote a Ponzi scheme. If they truly care, they should take the money they received from FTX and either return it to the bankruptcy estate or donate it all to charity.

Bitcoin Erases Entire FTX-Related Decline in Latest Surge

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 18. 14:39

Bitcoin Erases Entire FTX-Related Decline in Latest Surge Wednesday morning gains for the crypto came after soft U.S. economic numbers suggested the possibility for easier monetary policy.

NFT Collection NimTeens Explores Just How Fast the NFT Space Moves

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 18. 14:36

NFT Collection NimTeens Explores Just How Fast the NFT Space Moves The new NFT collection created by generative artist Bryan Brinkman, one of the first 10 creators on Art Blocks, is a creative commentary on the rapid maturity of the NFT space.

Fintech Firm Arch Starts Crypto Lending Product, Raises $2.75M

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 18. 14:00

Fintech Firm Arch Starts Crypto Lending Product, Raises $2.75M The fintech startup plans to allow other alternative assets as collateral in the future.

First Mover Americas: Crypto Winter Chills at Digital Currency Group, Coinbase

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 18. 13:14

First Mover Americas: Crypto Winter Chills at Digital Currency Group, Coinbase The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Jan. 18, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

DeFi-Focused Startup Blue Comes Out of Stealth With $3.2M Raise

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 18. 12:33

DeFi-Focused Startup Blue Comes Out of Stealth With $3.2M Raise The young company is an alum of Binance’s Most Valuable Builder (MVB) and Chainlink’s incubator program.

What Ethereum Tech Trends Are Weathering the Bear Market?

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 18. 12:15

What Ethereum Tech Trends Are Weathering the Bear Market? Zero-knowledge, staking and MEV are among the core tech concepts that have continued to attract attention amid the market slump. Valid Points is CoinDesk’s weekly newsletter breaking down Ethereum’s evolution and its impact on crypto markets.

DeFi Service Frax Finance Gains Momentum Amid Ether Staking Narrative, FXS in Focus

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 18. 11:56

DeFi Service Frax Finance Gains Momentum Amid Ether Staking Narrative, FXS in Focus High yields on Curve-related pools have attracted millions of dollars worth of ether to Frax in the past few weeks.

Thailand SEC Issues Regulations for Crypto Custody Providers

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 18. 11:53

Thailand SEC Issues Regulations for Crypto Custody Providers The regulations offer policy guidance regarding the management of digital wallets and keys.

Coinbase Confirms it is Halting Operations in Japan

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 18. 10:54

Coinbase Confirms it is Halting Operations in Japan Customers have until Feb. 16 to withdraw their fiat and crypto holdings from the exchange.

Coinbase Confirms It's Halting Operations in Japan

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 18. 10:54

Coinbase Confirms It's Halting Operations in Japan Customers have until Feb. 16 to withdraw their fiat and crypto holdings from the exchange.

DeFi Protocol Thena Sees Total Value Surge to $90M in a Week

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 18. 10:09

DeFi Protocol Thena Sees Total Value Surge to $90M in a Week Thena, a liquidity layer and decentralized exchange (DEX) on the BNB chain, has experienced an uptick in total value locked (TVL) from $5 million to $90 million since its launch last week.

DeFi Protocol Thena's Total Value Locked Surged to $90M in Its First Week

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 18. 10:09

DeFi Protocol Thena's Total Value Locked Surged to $90M in Its First Week Thena, a liquidity layer and decentralized exchange (DEX) on the BNB chain, has experienced an uptick in total value locked (TVL) from $5 million to $90 million since its launch last week.

Crypto Observers Maintain Risk On Bias as US Debt Ceiling Nears

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 18. 10:01

Crypto Observers Maintain Risk On Bias as US Debt Ceiling Nears The debt ceiling refers to the maximum amount of money the U.S. government can borrow by issuing bonds.

Crypto Observers Maintain Risk-On Bias as US Debt Ceiling Nears

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 18. 10:01

Crypto Observers Maintain Risk-On Bias as US Debt Ceiling Nears The debt ceiling refers to the maximum amount of money the U.S. government can borrow by issuing bonds.

Ethereum Layer 2 Network Optimism Sees Bump in Transactional Activity. Here's Why it Matters

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 18. 06:52

Ethereum Layer 2 Network Optimism Sees Bump in Transactional Activity. Here's Why it Matters Transactional activity can serve as a predictive indicator of forthcoming investor interest in any blockchain ecosystem.

SHIB Surges 20%, DOGE up 5% as Traders Continue to Ape Into Meme Coins

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 18. 05:17

SHIB Surges 20%, DOGE up 5% as Traders Continue to Ape Into Meme Coins Nansen data shows heavy DEX trading on SHIB tokens.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Hangs Tough Over $21K for Another Day

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 18. 01:40

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Hangs Tough Over $21K for Another Day ALSO: Sam Reynolds writes about the unlikely rally of metaverse majors, including Axie Infinity and Decentraland, even as they struggle to keep users engaged.

Crypto Speculation Has Had Its “Comeuppance”: Raghuram Rajan

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 18. 00:51

Crypto Speculation Has Had Its “Comeuppance”: Raghuram Rajan But that shouldn’t disqualify blockchain technology, and regulators should steer clear of extreme measures, the former governor of India’s central bank told CoinDesk in Davos.

Crypto Speculation Has Had Its 'Comeuppance' : Raghuram Rajan

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 18. 00:51

Crypto Speculation Has Had Its 'Comeuppance' : Raghuram Rajan But that shouldn’t disqualify blockchain technology, and regulators should steer clear of extreme measures, the former governor of India’s central bank told CoinDesk in Davos.

Crypto Speculation Has Had Its 'Comeuppance': Raghuram Rajan

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 18. 00:51

Crypto Speculation Has Had Its 'Comeuppance': Raghuram Rajan But that shouldn’t disqualify blockchain technology, and regulators should steer clear of extreme measures, the former governor of India’s central bank told CoinDesk in Davos.

Blockchain’s Non-Crypto Applications Take Center Stage on Davos Day 2

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 18. 00:28

Blockchain’s Non-Crypto Applications Take Center Stage on Davos Day 2 Policymakers and business executives were quick to draw a distinction between distributed ledgers and cryptocurrencies at #WEF23.

Crypto Conglomerate DCG Suspends Dividends Amid Distress at Genesis Unit

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 17. 23:30

Crypto Conglomerate DCG Suspends Dividends Amid Distress at Genesis Unit "In response to the current market environment, DCG has been focused on strengthening our balance sheet by reducing operating expenses and preserving liquidity," it told shareholders in a letter Tuesday.

French Crypto Companies Must Seek Authorization by 2024 Under New Lawmaker Plans

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 17. 23:17

French Crypto Companies Must Seek Authorization by 2024 Under New Lawmaker Plans The French National Assembly plans offer more time than a Senate proposal, as the country prepares for a new EU crypto law

Finnish Minister Calls for EU Law to Recognize DAOs

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 17. 23:06

Finnish Minister Calls for EU Law to Recognize DAOs Brussels must act to enable smart contracts to take off across the bloc, communications minister Timo Harakka said.

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Holds Strength Above $21K, Congress' FTX Problem

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 17. 22:27

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Holds Strength Above $21K, Congress' FTX Problem ALSO: Crypto bank Silvergate reports a fourth-quarter loss of $1 billion. Equities closed mixed after big banks’ 4Q earnings reports.

FTX's Failure Highlights Need for Federally Mandated Insurance, Not More Regulation

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 17. 22:16

FTX's Failure Highlights Need for Federally Mandated Insurance, Not More Regulation There is extensive precedent for requiring companies providing critical infrastructure to get special insurance. Why not require crypto companies to back themselves with a market-based solution, say the founders of Evertas, a crypto insurance provider?

Latin American Web3 Infrastructure Provider Parfin Raises $15M

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 17. 21:19

Latin American Web3 Infrastructure Provider Parfin Raises $15M The funding round was led by crypto investment firm Framework Venture and included L4 Venture Builder, a corporate venture capital fund backed by the Brazilian stock exchange B3.

FTX Debtors Give Details on Digital Assets Identified So Far

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 17. 21:02

FTX Debtors Give Details on Digital Assets Identified So Far The group has identified $1.6 billion of digital assets associated with FTX.com and $181 million connected to FTX US.

Congress' FTX Problem: 1 in 3 Members Got Cash From Crypto Exchange's Bosses

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 17. 19:13

Congress' FTX Problem: 1 in 3 Members Got Cash From Crypto Exchange's Bosses More than one in three of the 535 senators and representatives in the U.S. Congress showed up to the new session with FTX baggage, having received campaign support from former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried or one of the senior executives of the fraud-ridden crypto giant.

Ukraine Deputy Prime Minister: I'll Take Salary in CBDC

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 17. 19:06

Ukraine Deputy Prime Minister: I'll Take Salary in CBDC Mikhail Fedorov says he wants to make his war-torn country the leading jurisdiction in the world for virtual currency after a successful fundraising campaign.

CBDCs Are the Future of Money, IBM Exec Says

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 17. 18:44

CBDCs Are the Future of Money, IBM Exec Says Live from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, IBM executive partner Shyam Nagarajan discusses why a hybrid model could drive widespread adoption of central bank digital currencies.

Crypto Marketing Needs to Change. Let’s Make 2023 the Year for Influencer Accountability

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 17. 17:10

Crypto Marketing Needs to Change. Let’s Make 2023 the Year for Influencer Accountability FTX was just like the ill-fated Fyre Festival: a hollow project fueled by mendacious influencer marketing, says Oxygen's Nemo Yang.

Crypto Developers Grew in Numbers Amid Bear Market, VC Firm Electric Capital Says

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 17. 16:55

Crypto Developers Grew in Numbers Amid Bear Market, VC Firm Electric Capital Says Developers are mainly focusing on alternative ecosystems to Bitcoin and Ethereum, helping them grow faster, the VC firm said in a report.

Polygon Completes Hard Fork to Reduce Gas Fee Spikes, Disruptive Reorgs

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 17. 16:42

Polygon Completes Hard Fork to Reduce Gas Fee Spikes, Disruptive Reorgs The software upgrade to the Ethereum scaling project went live on Tuesday and included two proposals from December that Polygon validator teams voted to approve.

South Korea Launches Metaverse Replica of Seoul

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 17. 15:43

South Korea Launches Metaverse Replica of Seoul As part of a three-year effort to expand its public services, Metaverse Seoul will allow users to take their avatars to tax offices, access youth counseling and read e-books.

Solana Foundation, Ripple, GBBC and Others Form Partnership to Promote Crypto Solutions for Climate Change

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 17. 15:30

Solana Foundation, Ripple, GBBC and Others Form Partnership to Promote Crypto Solutions for Climate Change The crypto-climate coalition is trying to come up with interoperability principles and business cases.

Ethereum Startup Obol Labs Raises $12.5M to Decentralize Validators

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 17. 15:21

Ethereum Startup Obol Labs Raises $12.5M to Decentralize Validators Co-led by Pantera and Archetype, the funding round is targeted towards building out decentralized validator technology (DVT) on Ethereum.

Congress' FTX Problem: 1 in 3 Members Got Cash From Crypto Exchange's Bosses

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 17. 15:20

Congress' FTX Problem: 1 in 3 Members Got Cash From Crypto Exchange's Bosses More than one in three of the 535 senators and representatives in the U.S. Congress showed up to the new session with FTX baggage, having received campaign support from former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried or one of the senior executives of the fraud-ridden crypto giant.

Crypto Lender Nexo Sues Cayman Island's Regulator for VASP Registration

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 17. 15:15

Crypto Lender Nexo Sues Cayman Island's Regulator for VASP Registration Nexo has sued the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority to overturn its rejection of Nexo's application to register as a virtual asset services provider.

Crypto Lender Nexo Sues Cayman Island's Regulator for Denied VASP Registration

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 17. 15:15

Crypto Lender Nexo Sues Cayman Island's Regulator for Denied VASP Registration Nexo has sued the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority to overturn its rejection of Nexo's application to register as a virtual asset services provider.

HashKey Capital Raises $500M for 3rd Crypto Fund

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 17. 14:35

HashKey Capital Raises $500M for 3rd Crypto Fund The firm will back blockchain projects that could achieve mass adoption.

Fidelity-Backed Exchange OSL Cuts Workers Amid Ongoing Crypto Winter: Bloomberg

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 17. 14:12

Fidelity-Backed Exchange OSL Cuts Workers Amid Ongoing Crypto Winter: Bloomberg The number of layoffs at the Hong Kong crypto exchange was not specified.

Fidelity-Backed Exchange OSL Cuts Workers Amid Crypto Winter: Bloomberg

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 17. 14:12

Fidelity-Backed Exchange OSL Cuts Workers Amid Crypto Winter: Bloomberg The number of layoffs at the Hong Kong crypto exchange was not specified.

Developers Keep the Candle Burning During Chilly Crypto Winter

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 17. 14:00

Developers Keep the Candle Burning During Chilly Crypto Winter A new report released by Web3 developer platform Alchemy suggests that while this past year saw token trading slow, the number of smart contracts deployed on Ethereum continues to grow.

First Mover Americas: Three Arrows' Founders Take Slingshot From Crypto Community

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 17. 13:32

First Mover Americas: Three Arrows' Founders Take Slingshot From Crypto Community  The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Jan. 17, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Bank of America Says CBDCs Are the Future of Money and Payments

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 17. 12:17

Bank of America Says CBDCs Are the Future of Money and Payments Central bank digital currencies have the potential to revolutionize global financial systems, the report said.

Crypto-Focussed Bank Silvergate Reports Q4 Loss of $1B

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 17. 12:10

Crypto-Focussed Bank Silvergate Reports Q4 Loss of $1B Silvergate's losses in Q4 culminated in full-year losses of around $949 million, compared to net income of $75.5 million in 2021.

Crypto Bank Silvergate Reports Q4 Loss of $1B

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 17. 12:10

Crypto Bank Silvergate Reports Q4 Loss of $1B Silvergate's losses in Q4 culminated in full-year losses of around $949 million, compared to net income of $75.5 million in 2021.

UK Court Sentences 4 Men to 15 Years Prison for $26M Crypto Fraud

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 17. 11:38

UK Court Sentences 4 Men to 15 Years Prison for $26M Crypto Fraud The offenders used the internet from the comfort of their own homes to obtain millions, Jonathan Kelleher of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said.

UK Court Sentences 4 Men to 15 Years for $26M Crypto Fraud

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 17. 11:38

UK Court Sentences 4 Men to 15 Years for $26M Crypto Fraud The offenders used the internet from the comfort of their own homes to obtain millions, Jonathan Kelleher of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said.

European Union Postpones MiCA Vote to April

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 17. 11:08

European Union Postpones MiCA Vote to April The European Union’s landmark new legislation, the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA), has been delayed due to technical reasons.

Crypto Lender Vauld Gets Another Extension for Submitting Restructuring Plan: Bloomberg

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 17. 11:01

Crypto Lender Vauld Gets Another Extension for Submitting Restructuring Plan: Bloomberg Vauld has received bids from two digital asset fund managers to take over the beleaguered lender after talks with Nexo broke down.

China's Digital Yuan Used to Buy Securities for the First Time: Report

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 17. 10:13

China's Digital Yuan Used to Buy Securities for the First Time: Report Last week, the country also added a function to its e-CNY payment app that allowed users to make payments offline.

Buyers From Coinbase Powered Bitcoin Higher or Did They?

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 17. 10:11

Buyers From Coinbase Powered Bitcoin Higher or Did They? The Coinbase premium indicator suggests buyers from the Nasdaq-listed entity have played a big role in lifting the cryptocurrency. However, they were not the only buyers.

Buyers From Coinbase Powered Bitcoin Higher, or Did They?

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 17. 10:11

Buyers From Coinbase Powered Bitcoin Higher, or Did They? The Coinbase premium indicator suggests buyers from the Nasdaq-listed entity have played a big role in lifting the cryptocurrency. However, they were not the only buyers.

Davos 2023: Crypto Is Down, but Not Out

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 17. 08:48

Davos 2023: Crypto Is Down, but Not Out The crypto industry came back to Davos for the World Economic Forum's annual meeting daunted, but undeterred.

Davos 2023: Crypto Is Down but Not Out

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 17. 08:48

Davos 2023: Crypto Is Down but Not Out The crypto industry came back to Davos for the World Economic Forum's annual meeting daunted, but undeterred.

BNB Chain Burns Over $500M in BNB Tokens

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 17. 08:35

BNB Chain Burns Over $500M in BNB Tokens The move was part of the 22nd auto-burn program.

BNB Chain Burns Over $575M in BNB Tokens, Binance Confirms

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 17. 08:35

BNB Chain Burns Over $575M in BNB Tokens, Binance Confirms The move was part of the 22nd auto-burn program.

Crypto Whitehat Platform Immunefi Banned 15 ChatGPT-Generated Bug Reports. Here's Why

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 17. 08:32

Crypto Whitehat Platform Immunefi Banned 15 ChatGPT-Generated Bug Reports. Here's Why Bug reports are “really an art,” an Immunefi developer told CoinDesk.

Crypto White Hat Platform Immunefi Banned 15 ChatGPT-Generated Bug Reports. Here's Why

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 17. 08:32

Crypto White Hat Platform Immunefi Banned 15 ChatGPT-Generated Bug Reports. Here's Why Bug reports are “really an art,” an Immunefi developer told CoinDesk.

European Finance Ministers Take Stock of Digital Euro Progress

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 17. 08:12

European Finance Ministers Take Stock of Digital Euro Progress The Eurogroup, a body comprising the Finance Ministers of Eurozone countries, has made public several views after its meeting to take stock of the progress of the project to investigate the EU's central bank digital currency called the digital euro.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Tops $21.3K as Cryptos' 2023 Feel-Good Story Continues

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 17. 00:59

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Tops $21.3K as Cryptos' 2023 Feel-Good Story Continues ALSO: Sam Reynolds writes that the surge of FTX’s FTT Token is part of a trend in which investors send prices of certain tokens higher even as their projects fail or flounder.

Accenture Exec Says Future of Crypto Self Custody Will Be Portability

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 16. 22:34

Accenture Exec Says Future of Crypto Self Custody Will Be Portability Live from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, David Treat, senior managing director at Accenture, discusses why users should have the option to move their data and crypto from one location to another if they so chose.

DeFi Protocol Sushi Lays Out 2023 Plans With Focus on DEX and User Experience

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 16. 22:10

DeFi Protocol Sushi Lays Out 2023 Plans With Focus on DEX and User Experience Expects to release its DEX aggregation router in the first quarter.

Crypto Long-Term Adoption Depends On Regulation, Coinbase Exec Says

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 16. 20:18

Crypto Long-Term Adoption Depends On Regulation, Coinbase Exec Says Live from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Tom Duff Gordon, vice president on International Policy, discusses why the fall of FTX put crypto on policymaker’s radar.

Brazil’s Second-Largest Private Bank Launches First Tokenized Credit Note

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 16. 19:00

Brazil’s Second-Largest Private Bank Launches First Tokenized Credit Note Bradesco carried out the operation as part of a regulatory sandbox promoted by the South American country's central bank.

A Large Crypto Market Maker Is Already Distancing Itself From New 3AC Venture

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 16. 18:12

A Large Crypto Market Maker Is Already Distancing Itself From New 3AC Venture The co-founders of bankrupt 3AC think they can 'dominate' the crypto claims market, eventually 'fill the power vaccum left by FTX'.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Tops $21K, Outshines S&P 500, Gold

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 16. 13:04

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Tops $21K, Outshines S&P 500, Gold  The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Jan. 16, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Binance Will Allow Institutional Investors to Keep Collateral Off the Exchange: Bloomberg

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 16. 12:15

Binance Will Allow Institutional Investors to Keep Collateral Off the Exchange: Bloomberg Institutional investors can post collateral off the grid with Binance Custody, the report said.

Binance Will Allow Institutional Investors to Keep Collateral Off the Crypto Exchange

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 16. 12:15

Binance Will Allow Institutional Investors to Keep Collateral Off the Crypto Exchange Institutional investors can post collateral off the grid with Binance Custody, the report said.

DeFi Protocol Frontier Brings In-Browser Wallet Support for Aptos, Sui and 33 Additional Blockchains

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 16. 11:56

DeFi Protocol Frontier Brings In-Browser Wallet Support for Aptos, Sui and 33 Additional Blockchains The feature allows users to stake tokens, transfer NFTs and conduct transactions with an in-browser wallet application.

North Korean Hacking Group Tied to $100M Harmony Hack Moves 41,000 Ether Over Weekend

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 16. 11:35

North Korean Hacking Group Tied to $100M Harmony Hack Moves 41,000 Ether Over Weekend Crypto exchange Huobi blocked funds tied to the hack on Monday morning.

Bernstein Expects Crypto Revenue to Jump to Around $400B by 2033

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 16. 11:21

Bernstein Expects Crypto Revenue to Jump to Around $400B by 2033 The broker expects on-chain revenue to grow to about half of total cryptocurrency revenue from around 15% today.

Shiba Inu Developers Reveal First Look of Layer 2 Blockchain Shibarium

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 16. 10:14

Shiba Inu Developers Reveal First Look of Layer 2 Blockchain Shibarium Ecosystem tokens shiba inu, leash and bone will serve as the for the upcoming Ethereum-based blockchain.

Options Flip to Show Stronger Bitcoin Into July

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 16. 09:18

Options Flip to Show Stronger Bitcoin Into July The long-term sentiment has turned bullish for the first time in 12 months.

Bitcoin Surge Causes Over $500M in Liquidations, Highest in 3 Months

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 16. 07:46

Bitcoin Surge Causes Over $500M in Liquidations, Highest in 3 Months Crypto markets regained the $1 trillion capitalization mark for the first time since November.

President Herbert Hoover Saves the Day for a Crypto Bank? Yeah, That’s Weird

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 15. 15:45

President Herbert Hoover Saves the Day for a Crypto Bank? Yeah, That’s Weird Silvergate got propped up by the Federal Home Loan Bank system created in 1932.

DOJ Objects to FTX’s Choice of Lawyers, Citing Conflict of Interest

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 14. 13:55

DOJ Objects to FTX’s Choice of Lawyers, Citing Conflict of Interest The US Trustee joins Sam Bankman-Fried and Senators in voicing concern over Sullivan and Cromwell’s previous relations

Bitcoin Retakes $20K, Leading as Broad Crypto Rally Continues

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 14. 00:13

Bitcoin Retakes $20K, Leading as Broad Crypto Rally Continues Crypto market across the broad surged this week, while crypto-exposed stocks also benefited from the rally.

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Finishes Best Week Since March; Solana’s Bonk Barks

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 13. 22:25

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Finishes Best Week Since March; Solana’s Bonk Barks ALSO: Bitcoin had its best day in two months after the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report shows inflation slowdown, extending this week’s digital-asset rally.

There Will Be No Lessons Learned From FTX

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 13. 21:12

There Will Be No Lessons Learned From FTX There’s so much more to blockchain than crypto, and we’re just not getting there fast enough, says EY's blockchain innovation leader.

Web3 Studio Sortium Raises $7.8M in Seed Round

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 13. 21:08

Web3 Studio Sortium Raises $7.8M in Seed Round Crypto hedge fund Arca was among the participants in the funding round.

Left for Dead Crypto Names Roar Higher as Bitcoin Bounces

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 13. 20:17

Left for Dead Crypto Names Roar Higher as Bitcoin Bounces Bitcoin has risen more than 15% thus far this year, and is holding above $19,000 for the first time in a month.

Worldwide Grassroots Projects Can Lead Crypto Recovery

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 13. 20:08

Worldwide Grassroots Projects Can Lead Crypto Recovery Crypto is not hurting lower income and marginalized communities, but instead providing them with new tools - through innovative governance models and tokenomics - to regain control from historically oppressive financial systems.

Is Sam Bankman-Fried Losing His Mind?

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 13. 19:47

Is Sam Bankman-Fried Losing His Mind? The fraudster's latest attempt at self-exoneration seems so divorced from reality, its author must be, too.

Grayscale Slams SEC's 'Unreasonable' Barring of Spot Bitcoin ETFs

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 13. 18:57

Grayscale Slams SEC's 'Unreasonable' Barring of Spot Bitcoin ETFs The asset manager called the U.S. Securities Exchange's defense of its decision to block its spot-bitcoin ETF "illogical."

Former SEC Lawyer Says Agency Pushing to Be Crypto Regulator With Gemini/Genesis Suit

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 13. 18:36

Former SEC Lawyer Says Agency Pushing to Be Crypto Regulator With Gemini/Genesis Suit Howard Fischer says that the government agency’s probe into the crypto firms could be the precedent the agency needs as it looks to “stake out” its turf as the main regulator of the digital asset space.

Hive Blockchain Deploys First Intel-Powered Bitcoin Mining Machines

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 13. 18:20

Hive Blockchain Deploys First Intel-Powered Bitcoin Mining Machines The Canadian miner expects the machines to bring 110 to 130 terrash/second of computing power each.

Crypto Bankruptcies Are Very Complicated

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 13. 17:07

Crypto Bankruptcies Are Very Complicated The FTX, Voyager, Celsius and BlockFi bankruptcy proceedings are proving how complicated they really are.

New MetaMask Product to Add Liquid Staking via Lido and Rocket Pool

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 13. 17:00

New MetaMask Product to Add Liquid Staking via Lido and Rocket Pool The update comes two months before an Ethereum upgrade is expected to allow users to withdraw their staked ETH.

BitConnect’s Victims to Receive $17M in Restitution Seized From Scam’s Promoter

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 13. 16:43

BitConnect’s Victims to Receive $17M in Restitution Seized From Scam’s Promoter A California judge has ordered $17 million in restitution to be paid out to hundreds of victims of the BitConnect Ponzi scheme, the infamous global scam that collapsed in 2018.

Circulating Supply for The Graph’s GRT Token Jumps With Major Framework Ventures Unlock

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 13. 16:18

Circulating Supply for The Graph’s GRT Token Jumps With Major Framework Ventures Unlock Before Framework Ventures’ on-chain actions, the 99 million GRT, worth roughly $7 million, had been sitting in the Graph’s staking contract since Feb. and March 2021.

Bloomberg, WSJ and CoinDesk Among Media Orgs Seeking to Know Who Bailed Out Sam Bankman-Fried

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 13. 14:21

Bloomberg, WSJ and CoinDesk Among Media Orgs Seeking to Know Who Bailed Out Sam Bankman-Fried Bloomberg, Reuters and the Wall Street Journal also cite a public interest given the scale of alleged fraud from the FTX collapse

Bloomberg, WSJ, CoinDesk Among the Media Outlets Seeking to Know Who Bailed Out Sam Bankman-Fried

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 13. 14:21

Bloomberg, WSJ, CoinDesk Among the Media Outlets Seeking to Know Who Bailed Out Sam Bankman-Fried Bloomberg, Reuters and the Wall Street Journal also cite a public interest given the scale of alleged fraud from the FTX collapse

Bitcoin Miner Bitfarms Looks to Amend BlockFi Loan, Warns of Default

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 13. 13:17

Bitcoin Miner Bitfarms Looks to Amend BlockFi Loan, Warns of Default The outsanding $20 million are secured by only $5 million.

Bitcoin Miner Bitfarms Warns of Default, Looks to Amend BlockFi Loan

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 13. 13:17

Bitcoin Miner Bitfarms Warns of Default, Looks to Amend BlockFi Loan The outstanding $20 million loan is secured by only $5 million in assets.

First Mover Americas: SEC Targets Gemini, Genesis

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 13. 13:15

First Mover Americas: SEC Targets Gemini, Genesis The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Jan. 13, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Multi-Million Euro Crypto Fraud Operation in Bulgaria, Cyprus and Serbia Busted

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 13. 12:47

Multi-Million Euro Crypto Fraud Operation in Bulgaria, Cyprus and Serbia Busted The bust saw four call centers and 18 other places searched, with 14 people arrested in Serbia and one in Germany.

Multimillion Euro Crypto Fraud Operation in Bulgaria, Cyprus and Serbia Busted

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 13. 12:47

Multimillion Euro Crypto Fraud Operation in Bulgaria, Cyprus and Serbia Busted The bust saw four call centers and 18 other places searched, with 14 people arrested in Serbia and one in Germany.

Decentraland’s MANA Token Jumps as Metaverse Tokens Outperform Crypto Markets

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 13. 12:31

Decentraland’s MANA Token Jumps as Metaverse Tokens Outperform Crypto Markets Metaverse tokens are the best performing sector in crypto this year so far, as the CoinDesk Culture and Entertainment (CNE) index is up 37% this month.

Citi Says Solana Blockchain Activity Remains High

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 13. 12:22

Citi Says Solana Blockchain Activity Remains High Active addresses and daily NFT trading volume have returned to levels last seen before the collapse of crypto exchange FTX, the report said.

Cardano Developer IOG Deploys Sidechain Toolkit to Boost Blockchain

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 13. 11:19

Cardano Developer IOG Deploys Sidechain Toolkit to Boost Blockchain Sidechains would make Cardano more scalable without compromising the stability or security of the main chain, developers said.

Bitcoin's 'Volatility Smile' Shows Increased Demand for Bullish Exposure

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 13. 10:59

Bitcoin's 'Volatility Smile' Shows Increased Demand for Bullish Exposure Bitcoin's volatility smile is a graphical representation of implied volatility or demand for options at different strike levels.

Inside Bonk Inu: How 22 Developers Put the Shiba Inu Fun Into Solana and Away From FTX

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 13. 10:43

Inside Bonk Inu: How 22 Developers Put the Shiba Inu Fun Into Solana and Away From FTX Distraught, disgusted, and jaded. Solana’s popularity took a hit when reports of possible fraud at Sam Bankman-Fried’s then-behemoth crypto exchange FTX first came to light. But developers found a way to jumpstart activity.

Hodlnaut Creditors Seek Liquidation, Reject Restructuring Plan: Bloomberg

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 13. 09:49

Hodlnaut Creditors Seek Liquidation, Reject Restructuring Plan: Bloomberg The restructuring plan would have allowed Hodlnaut directors who were at the helm during its collapse to continue managing the company.

ARK Buys $2.5 Million in Coinbase Shares as COIN Continues Rally

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 13. 08:55

ARK Buys $2.5 Million in Coinbase Shares as COIN Continues Rally Coinbase shares are up 8.5% on-week, and 20% in the last 30 days.

Bitcoin Cash Jumps 10% Ahead of Optimistic May Hard Fork

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 13. 07:47

Bitcoin Cash Jumps 10% Ahead of Optimistic May Hard Fork Prominent traders pointed out scheduled improvements as catalysts that may have contributed to the move.

FTX Cleared to Sell LedgerX, Japanese Units by Bankruptcy Judge

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 13. 06:38

FTX Cleared to Sell LedgerX, Japanese Units by Bankruptcy Judge The collapsed exchange is looking to sell off its more separable and solvent assets as it seeks to repay creditors.

Crypto.com Cuts Workforce by Nearly 20%

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 13. 05:46

Crypto.com Cuts Workforce by Nearly 20% The firm is the latest among the major crypto firms to announce layoffs.

Crypto.com Cuts 20% Workforce as Firms Brace for Crypto Winter

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 13. 05:46

Crypto.com Cuts 20% Workforce as Firms Brace for Crypto Winter The firm is the latest among the major crypto firms to announce layoffs.

Crypto.com Cuts 20% Workforce as Firm Braces for Crypto Winter

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 13. 05:46

Crypto.com Cuts 20% Workforce as Firm Braces for Crypto Winter The firm is the latest among the major crypto firms to announce layoffs.

Crypto Traders Are Already Placing Bets on Ethereum’s 'Shanghai Hard Fork'

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 13. 04:25

Crypto Traders Are Already Placing Bets on Ethereum’s 'Shanghai Hard Fork' The Ethereum blockchain's "Merge" last year turned into a focus of frenzied speculation in crypto markets. Now digital-asset traders are starting to handicap various market scenarios ahead of Ethereum's next big milestone.

First Mover Asia: What's Next for Bitcoin After Biggest One-Day Price Pop in 2 Months?

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 13. 03:01

First Mover Asia: What's Next for Bitcoin After Biggest One-Day Price Pop in 2 Months? Plus: Shaurya Malwa writes that security firms are predicting that blockchain bridges can avoid some of the carnage of 2022 this year by security features built during the bear market.

Bored Ape Collections Pump Ahead of Upcoming Sewer Pass NFT Mint

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 12. 23:00

Bored Ape Collections Pump Ahead of Upcoming Sewer Pass NFT Mint Yuga’s upcoming mint is free to holders of Bored Apes or Mutant Apes, pushing both collections to top spots on OpenSea on Thursday.

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Tops $19K, Blockchain.com Cuts Jobs, Sam Bankman-Fried Blogs

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 12. 22:21

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Tops $19K, Blockchain.com Cuts Jobs, Sam Bankman-Fried Blogs ALSO: Bitcoin had its best day in two months after the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report shows inflation slowdown, extending this week’s digital-asset rally.

SEC Alleges Gemini, Genesis Sold Unregistered Securities

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 12. 22:07

SEC Alleges Gemini, Genesis Sold Unregistered Securities The Securities and Exchange Commission alleged crypto exchange Gemini and Genesis sold unregistered securities in an enforcement action late Thursday.

Polygon’s Blockchain to Undergo Hard Fork

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 12. 21:07

Polygon’s Blockchain to Undergo Hard Fork The software upgrade scheduled for January 17 will address gas spikes and chain reorganization.

US House Republicans to Set Up Crypto Committee to Oversee Shaky Industry: Report

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 12. 21:03

US House Republicans to Set Up Crypto Committee to Oversee Shaky Industry: Report The new subcommittee on digital assets, financial technology and inclusion will be chaired by Rep. French Hill (R-Ark.)

After FTX, Crypto Companies No Longer Have ‘Benefit of the Doubt’ on Capitol Hill, Says Congressman

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 12. 20:14

After FTX, Crypto Companies No Longer Have ‘Benefit of the Doubt’ on Capitol Hill, Says Congressman U.S. Rep. Jim Himes says that following the collapse of FTX, lawmakers have their “shields up."

Sam Bankman-Fried Blogs Like a Crypto Robin Hood, but in Court He's Not So Charitable

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 12. 20:04

Sam Bankman-Fried Blogs Like a Crypto Robin Hood, but in Court He's Not So Charitable The FTX founder’s claimed largesse about giving his funds away contrasts with a legal battle to keep control of $450 million in shares – that were paid for a loan from Bankman-Fried’s Alameda Research

Canadian Crypto Exchanges Coinsquare, WonderFi in Advanced Talks to Merge: Bloomberg

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 12. 19:43

Canadian Crypto Exchanges Coinsquare, WonderFi in Advanced Talks to Merge: Bloomberg The combination would create the country’s largest cryptocurrency exchange.

Bitcoin Pushes Near $19K for First Time Since FTX Collapse

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 12. 18:33

Bitcoin Pushes Near $19K for First Time Since FTX Collapse Crypto-related stocks are making even larger gains as the early-year rally in the sector continues.

Bitcoin Pushes Above $19K for First Time Since FTX Collapse

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 12. 18:33

Bitcoin Pushes Above $19K for First Time Since FTX Collapse Crypto-related stocks are making even larger gains as the early-year rally in the sector continues.

Remembering Hal Finney on the 14th Anniversary of the First Bitcoin Transaction

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 12. 17:17

Remembering Hal Finney on the 14th Anniversary of the First Bitcoin Transaction The legendary cypherpunk was the first to download, receive and walk away from Bitcoin.

Crypto Market Maker CyberX Gets $15M From Foresight Ventures

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 12. 17:00

Crypto Market Maker CyberX Gets $15M From Foresight Ventures Venture capital firm Foresight Ventures backed the liquidity provider.

Trump Digital Trading Card Project Mints NFTs for Winners of Prizes

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 12. 15:17

Trump Digital Trading Card Project Mints NFTs for Winners of Prizes The same OpenSea wallet that sold the original images of the 45th president has minted the sweepstakes prizes, from a group zoom call to a gala dinner.

Sam Bankman-Fried Denies Stealing FTX Funds in New Online Post

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 12. 14:18

Sam Bankman-Fried Denies Stealing FTX Funds in New Online Post The former FTX CEO ascribed the exchange's collapse to a targeted attack by Binance, Alameda’s poor hedging and the crypto market meltdown.

Unstoppable Domains and Ready Player Me Team Up to Create Interoperable Metaverse Identities

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 12. 14:00

Unstoppable Domains and Ready Player Me Team Up to Create Interoperable Metaverse Identities Users who connect their avatar to their Unstoppable identity will be able to access over 6,000 of Ready Player Me’s applications, games and metaverses, in addition to Unstoppable’s 650 partner apps.

Tribeca Film Festival Will Sell VIP Passes as NFTs

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 12. 14:00

Tribeca Film Festival Will Sell VIP Passes as NFTs In partnership with crypto exchange OKX, the passes will include special access to screenings, parties, and other perks.

Two Advisor Credentialing Organizations Have Their Say on Crypto

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 12. 13:45

Two Advisor Credentialing Organizations Have Their Say on Crypto Advisors are warned by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board) and the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA Institute) to look before they leap.

U.S. Inflation Rate Slows to 6.5% in December, Inline With Estimates

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 12. 13:35

U.S. Inflation Rate Slows to 6.5% in December, Inline With Estimates Bitcoin is gaining/falling on the news ...

US Inflation Rate Slows to 6.5% in December, Inline With Estimates

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 12. 13:35

US Inflation Rate Slows to 6.5% in December, Inline With Estimates Bitcoin is gaining/falling on the news ...

Bitcoin Dips With Stocks After US Report of 6.5% CPI Inflation

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 12. 13:35

Bitcoin Dips With Stocks After US Report of 6.5% CPI Inflation Bitcoin is gaining/falling on the news ...

Troubled Crypto Lender Genesis Owes Creditors Over $3B: FT

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 12. 13:23

Troubled Crypto Lender Genesis Owes Creditors Over $3B: FT As part of its fundraising efforts, DCG is reportedly looking at selling some of its venture capital portfolio, worth around $500 million.

Crypto Lender Genesis Owes Creditors Over $3B: FT

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 12. 13:23

Crypto Lender Genesis Owes Creditors Over $3B: FT As part of its fundraising efforts, DCG is reportedly looking at selling some of its venture capital portfolio, worth around $500 million.

First Mover Americas: Crypto Markets Primed for Soft CPI

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 12. 13:20

First Mover Americas: Crypto Markets Primed for Soft CPI The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Jan. 12, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Crypto Lender Nexo Targeted in Bulgaria Probe Into Alleged Money Laundering, Tax Offenses

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 12. 11:58

Crypto Lender Nexo Targeted in Bulgaria Probe Into Alleged Money Laundering, Tax Offenses Authorities say they have evidence a Nexo user has been officially declared a terrorist financer.

Crypto Lender Nexo Targeted in Bulgaria Probe Into Alleged Money Laundering, Tax Violations

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 12. 11:58

Crypto Lender Nexo Targeted in Bulgaria Probe Into Alleged Money Laundering, Tax Violations Authorities say they have evidence a Nexo user has been officially declared a terrorist financer.

Crypto Brokerage Blockchain.com Lays Off 28% of Workforce as Industry's Cruel Winter Continues

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 12. 11:00

Crypto Brokerage Blockchain.com Lays Off 28% of Workforce as Industry's Cruel Winter Continues The company is shedding 110 staffers in a bloody week of layoffs across the crypto sector.

Short Traders Suffer $200M in Losses as Ether, Cardano Lead Crypto Majors' Gains

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 12. 10:19

Short Traders Suffer $200M in Losses as Ether, Cardano Lead Crypto Majors' Gains Crypto market capitalization has increased some 3.5% in the past 24 hours.

Ether Hits Two-Month High Ahead of US CPI; Market Breadth Remains Weak

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 12. 10:10

Ether Hits Two-Month High Ahead of US CPI; Market Breadth Remains Weak Ether rose above $1,400, topping the 200-day moving average for the first time since Nov. 5.

Ether Hits 2-Month High Ahead of US CPI, Market Breadth Remains Weak

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 12. 10:10

Ether Hits 2-Month High Ahead of US CPI, Market Breadth Remains Weak Ether rose above $1,400, topping the 200-day moving average for the first time since Nov. 5.

FTX Loan Wiped Out $800M in BlockFi Executives’ Equity, Filings Reveal

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 12. 09:50

FTX Loan Wiped Out $800M in BlockFi Executives’ Equity, Filings Reveal The crypto lender released extensive details of its finances in the run-up to its collapse in November.

FTX Loan Wiped Out $800M in BlockFi Executives’ Equity, Court Filing Reveals

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 12. 09:50

FTX Loan Wiped Out $800M in BlockFi Executives’ Equity, Court Filing Reveals The crypto lender released extensive details of its finances in the run-up to its collapse in November.

Alkimiya Raises $7.2M Funding Round to Grow Cash Flow Hedging Protocol for Miners, Stakers

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 12. 08:00

Alkimiya Raises $7.2M Funding Round to Grow Cash Flow Hedging Protocol for Miners, Stakers Alkimiya, a a decentralized capital markets protocol has raised $7.2 million in funding as it seeks to attract miners and stakers wishing to hedge their cash flow as they attempt to navigate the digital asset bear market.

Number of Staked ETH Passes 16M

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 12. 07:13

Number of Staked ETH Passes 16M The $22.38 billion worth of staked ETH will be impossible to withdraw until Ethereum’s next big upgrade.

Staked ETH Passes 16M

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 12. 07:13

Staked ETH Passes 16M The $22.38 billion worth of staked ETH will be impossible to withdraw until Ethereum’s next big upgrade.

Cathie Wood's ARK Adds Nearly $3.3M Shares of Coinbase

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 12. 06:57

Cathie Wood's ARK Adds Nearly $3.3M Shares of Coinbase The second purchase of Coinbase’s shares in a week comes as the exchange continues a week-long rally.

CFTC Calls for Default Judgement Against Ooki DAO in Ongoing Lawsuit

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 12. 04:38

CFTC Calls for Default Judgement Against Ooki DAO in Ongoing Lawsuit A judge ruled last month that the agency had properly served the DAO after two token holders were served with the lawsuit.

CFTC Calls for Default Judgment Against Ooki DAO in Ongoing Lawsuit

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 12. 04:38

CFTC Calls for Default Judgment Against Ooki DAO in Ongoing Lawsuit A judge ruled last month that the agency had properly served the DAO after two token holders were served with the lawsuit.

Yuga Labs Announces Skill-Based NFT Mint

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 12. 01:29

Yuga Labs Announces Skill-Based NFT Mint The gamified expansion of its Bored Ape ecosystem involves minting a free Sewer Pass NFT to play a game called Dookey Dash.

Coinbase Junk Bonds Further Downgraded by S&P on Weak Profitability, Regulatory Risks

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 11. 23:26

Coinbase Junk Bonds Further Downgraded by S&P on Weak Profitability, Regulatory Risks The agency lowered Coinbase’s credit rating from BB to BB-, a further step away from investment grade.

Crypto Markets Today: FTX Finds $5B, Bitcoin Extends Rally

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 11. 22:24

Crypto Markets Today: FTX Finds $5B, Bitcoin Extends Rally ALSO: Bitcoin tops $17,500 for the first time in almost a month, while ether held strong above $1,300. Equities closed higher.

El Salvador Passes Law Paving the Way for 'Volcano Bond'

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 11. 21:09

El Salvador Passes Law Paving the Way for 'Volcano Bond' The digital asset bill in the Legislative Assembly obtained 62 votes in favor and 16 against.

As Crypto Crashes, Coinbase Bets Big on Europe

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 11. 21:08

As Crypto Crashes, Coinbase Bets Big on Europe Coinbase is leveraging its status as the lone public crypto exchange in a die-or-die play to increase market share across Europe.Without a steady stream of new users, the company may not survive.

Crypto Terms Become Dirty Words as Bear Market Lingers

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 11. 20:54

Crypto Terms Become Dirty Words as Bear Market Lingers Companies are taking steps to mask their industry ties during a time of scandals and losses.

DOJ Said to Probe Saber Labs Founders Over Solana-Based DeFi, Stablecoin Projects

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 11. 19:59

DOJ Said to Probe Saber Labs Founders Over Solana-Based DeFi, Stablecoin Projects The federal investigation follows a CoinDesk exposé that showed Ian and Dylan Macalinao used a web of 11 pseudonymous identities to build an ecosystem of interlocking financial products around Saber.

Justice Department Probing Saber Labs Founders Over Solana-Based Projects: Sources

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 11. 19:59

Justice Department Probing Saber Labs Founders Over Solana-Based Projects: Sources The federal investigation follows a CoinDesk exposé that showed Ian and Dylan Macalinao used a web of 11 pseudonymous identities to build an ecosystem of interlocking financial products around Saber.

Amazon Web Services Taps Avalanche to Scale Enterprise and Government Solutions

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 11. 19:58

Amazon Web Services Taps Avalanche to Scale Enterprise and Government Solutions Ava Labs is the first blockchain to partner with Amazon’s cloud computing platform.

Amazon Web Services Taps Avalanche to Help Bring Blockchain Technology to Enterprises, Governments

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 11. 19:58

Amazon Web Services Taps Avalanche to Help Bring Blockchain Technology to Enterprises, Governments Avalanche is the first blockchain to partner with Amazon’s cloud computing platform.

SingularityNET’s AGIX Leads Surge in Tokens Related to Artificial Intelligence

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 11. 19:15

SingularityNET’s AGIX Leads Surge in Tokens Related to Artificial Intelligence The blockchain AI project’s utility token has surged 18% in the past 24 hours, with market speculation tied to the news of Microsoft's plans to invest in OpenAI.

Top NFT Artists Are Launching Projects on Instagram and Selling Out in Seconds

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 11. 19:14

Top NFT Artists Are Launching Projects on Instagram and Selling Out in Seconds The platform has facilitated successful NFT drops from artists like Micah Johnson, Drifter Shoots and Refik Anadol, bridging the gap between Web2 platforms and Web3 technology.

Real Crypto Adoption Needs Real Crypto Infrastructure (These 7 Upgrades, for Starters)

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 11. 19:02

Real Crypto Adoption Needs Real Crypto Infrastructure (These 7 Upgrades, for Starters) Internet video took off in the 2000s with widespread broadband adoption. What are the equivalent requirements with blockchain technology today?

Why Blockchains Are as Important as ERP for the Future of Companies

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 11. 18:50

Why Blockchains Are as Important as ERP for the Future of Companies The next stage of blockchain technology may not have whizz-bang of the crypto bull run, but, as real use cases are developed, it can revolutionize how enterprises are run, says EY's Paul Brody.

Coinbase Could Be One of Crypto’s Long-Term Survivors: Oppenheimer

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 11. 17:44

Coinbase Could Be One of Crypto’s Long-Term Survivors: Oppenheimer The investment giant’s senior analyst is relatively optimistic the crypto exchange could stick around after crypto’s ice age finally melts.

Bitcoin SV Drops as Robinhood Ends Support

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 11. 17:10

Bitcoin SV Drops as Robinhood Ends Support The online trading app tells users any BSV still in their Robinhood crypto account will be sold for market value after Jan. 25.

What’s the Relationship Between Crypto and AI? Is There Any?

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 11. 17:05

What’s the Relationship Between Crypto and AI? Is There Any? Distributed AI projects like SingularityNET offer a vision of the future far preferable to Silicon Valley's corporate authoritarianism.

FTX Creditor Names Can Remain Sealed for Now, Judge Rules

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 11. 16:56

FTX Creditor Names Can Remain Sealed for Now, Judge Rules A Delaware bankruptcy judge allowed a list of creditors for FTX to remain sealed for at least another three months on Wednesday..

China Includes Digital Yuan in Cash Circulation Data for First Time

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 11. 15:14

China Includes Digital Yuan in Cash Circulation Data for First Time The People's Bank of China included e-CNY, the country's digital currency, in calculations of the amount of currency in circulation for the first time.

Cosmos-Based DeFi Protocol Quasar Raises $5.4M

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 11. 15:00

Cosmos-Based DeFi Protocol Quasar Raises $5.4M Venture capital firm Shima Capital led the round at a $70 million valuation.

DeFi Protocol Ondo Finance Sets Up Tokenized Corporate Bonds With Over 8% Yield on Stablecoins

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 11. 14:45

DeFi Protocol Ondo Finance Sets Up Tokenized Corporate Bonds With Over 8% Yield on Stablecoins The on-chain funds are directly invested in exchange-traded funds managed by BlackRock and PIMCO.

Letter From US Senators 'Inappropriate,' Won’t Sway Me, FTX Bankruptcy Judge Says

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 11. 14:27

Letter From US Senators 'Inappropriate,' Won’t Sway Me, FTX Bankruptcy Judge Says Judge John Dorsey didn't seem impressed by the bipartisan communication from Elizabeth Warren, Cynthia Lummis and two other senators.

FTX Has Recovered 'Over $5B' in Assets, Bankruptcy Attorney Says

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 11. 14:17

FTX Has Recovered 'Over $5B' in Assets, Bankruptcy Attorney Says Crypto exchange FTX has recovered more than $5 billion in different assets, not including another $425 million in crypto held by the Securities Commission of the Bahamas, a bankruptcy attorney said during a hearing Wednesday.

Coinbase Rally May be a Selling Opportunity, Says Bank of America

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 11. 14:14

Coinbase Rally May be a Selling Opportunity, Says Bank of America Analyst Jason Kupferberg downgraded the crypto exchange to underperform from neutral, saying 2023 estimates are still too high.

Binance Wins Seventh Approval in Europe, Registers With Swedish Regulator

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 11. 13:45

Binance Wins Seventh Approval in Europe, Registers With Swedish Regulator Bnance has registered with Sweden's Financial Supervisory Authority, making the Nordic country the seventh European jurisdiction in which the crypto exchange has been granted approval.

Five UK Associations Form Crypto Alliance to Steer Digital Asset Regulation

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 11. 13:42

Five UK Associations Form Crypto Alliance to Steer Digital Asset Regulation The U.K. Forum for Digital Currencies, which includes governing body City of London Corporation, also aims to further the countries crypto hub ambitions.

First Mover Americas: CME BTC Futures Signal Worst of FTX-Induced Panic May Be Over

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 11. 13:34

First Mover Americas: CME BTC Futures Signal Worst of FTX-Induced Panic May Be Over The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Jan. 10, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Gala Games Deletes Tweet Announcing Partnership With Hollywood Star The Rock; Native Token Drops

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 11. 12:28

Gala Games Deletes Tweet Announcing Partnership With Hollywood Star The Rock; Native Token Drops Crypto followers on Twitter consider selling GALA token after Gala Games deleted a tweet announcing partnership with A-list Hollywood stars without offering an explanation.

Crypto Exchange Zipmex Faces Probe From Thai Securities Regulator: Bloomberg

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 11. 12:23

Crypto Exchange Zipmex Faces Probe From Thai Securities Regulator: Bloomberg The regulator is investigating if Zipmex was operating as a digital asset fund manager without permission.

Hong Kong to Propose Approved Set of Crypto Tokens for Retail Trading: Reuters

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 11. 12:18

Hong Kong to Propose Approved Set of Crypto Tokens for Retail Trading: Reuters Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) will allow retail trading in a select group of cryptocurrencies as it attempts to turn the city into a crypto hub.

Ethereum Upgrade Could Make It Harder to Lose All Your Crypto

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 11. 12:15

Ethereum Upgrade Could Make It Harder to Lose All Your Crypto Account abstraction – a concept recently embraced by Visa – could make Ethereum wallets significantly more user friendly. Valid Points is CoinDesk’s weekly newsletter breaking down Ethereum’s evolution and its impact on crypto markets.

FTX Creditor Claims Going for 13 Cents on the Dollar on Bankruptcy Marketplace Xclaim

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 11. 11:58

FTX Creditor Claims Going for 13 Cents on the Dollar on Bankruptcy Marketplace Xclaim Claims trading platform Xclaim says it has doubled its pool of claims buyers due to interest in FTX.

Argo Blockchain's Bitcoin Mining Margin Widens Most In at Least a Year

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 11. 11:21

Argo Blockchain's Bitcoin Mining Margin Widens Most In at Least a Year The London-based miner's production fell 29% in December as it powered off during a Texas storm.

Solana-Based Bonk Inu NFTs Surge Tenfold After Mint, But Listing Attracts Criticism

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 11. 10:56

Solana-Based Bonk Inu NFTs Surge Tenfold After Mint, But Listing Attracts Criticism A certain feature on Magic Eden led to distraught among engaged community members.

Solana-Based Bonk Inu NFTs Surge Tenfold After Mint but Listing Attracts Criticism

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 11. 10:56

Solana-Based Bonk Inu NFTs Surge Tenfold After Mint but Listing Attracts Criticism A certain feature on Magic Eden led to distraught among engaged community members.

BlockFi Creditors Battle to Keep Their Details Secret

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 11. 09:54

BlockFi Creditors Battle to Keep Their Details Secret The legal tussle mirrors those already held for collapsed crypto lender Celsius and the FTX exchange.

ARK Makes Coinbase Buy as COIN Jumps 20% On-Week

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 11. 09:36

ARK Makes Coinbase Buy as COIN Jumps 20% On-Week Cathie Wood has added another 33,756 shares of Coinbase to ARK’s ARKK ETF, according to an investor update.

ARK Makes Coinbase Buy as COIN Jumps 20% on Week

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 11. 09:36

ARK Makes Coinbase Buy as COIN Jumps 20% on Week Cathie Wood has added another 33,756 shares of Coinbase to ARK’s ARKK ETF, according to an investor update.

90% of WazirX's User Assets are in Binance Wallets, According to Proof Of Reserves Report

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 11. 09:09

90% of WazirX's User Assets are in Binance Wallets, According to Proof Of Reserves Report Indian exchange WazirX in its proof of reserves report revealed that 90% of its user assets are held in Binance wallets.

90% of WazirX's User Assets Are in Binance Wallets, According to Proof-of-Reserves Report

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 11. 09:09

90% of WazirX's User Assets Are in Binance Wallets, According to Proof-of-Reserves Report Indian exchange WazirX in its proof of reserves report revealed that 90% of its user assets are held in Binance wallets.

Bitcoin CME Futures Draw Premium for the First Time Since FTX's Collapse

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 11. 07:39

Bitcoin CME Futures Draw Premium for the First Time Since FTX's Collapse While futures have flipped into premium, the "term structure" remains in backwardation, signaling caution among institutions.

First Mover Asia: Behind the Scenes on Indonesia's New Official Crypto Exchange

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 11. 03:38

First Mover Asia: Behind the Scenes on Indonesia's New Official Crypto Exchange PLUS: In crypto markets, there's a mini-rally in bitcoin, a narrowing of the "Grayscale discount" and a rally in altcoins.

First Mover Asia: Behind the Scenes on Indonesia's New Official Crypto Exchange

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 11. 02:03

First Mover Asia: Behind the Scenes on Indonesia's New Official Crypto Exchange PLUS: In crypto markets, there's a mini-rally in bitcoin, a narrowing of the "Grayscale discount" and a rally in altcoins.

Judge Allows Binance US Bid to Buy Voyager Assets to Advance

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 10. 23:22

Judge Allows Binance US Bid to Buy Voyager Assets to Advance The exchange agreed in December to purchase the company after Voyager's deal with Sam Bankman-Fried's FTX fizzled.

Judge Allows Binance.US Bid to Buy Voyager Assets to Advance

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 10. 23:22

Judge Allows Binance.US Bid to Buy Voyager Assets to Advance The exchange agreed in December to purchase the company after Voyager's deal with Sam Bankman-Fried's FTX fizzled.

Crypto Markets Today: Coinbase Announces More Job Cuts Amid Market Jitters

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 10. 22:09

Crypto Markets Today: Coinbase Announces More Job Cuts Amid Market Jitters ALSO: Both bitcoin and ether reached nearly four-week highs. Equities closed higher.

Market Maker Group One Discloses 13.5% Stake in MicroStrategy

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 10. 20:47

Market Maker Group One Discloses 13.5% Stake in MicroStrategy Alongside a big drop in the price of bitcoin, MicroStrategy slumped more than 70% in 2022.

Bipartisan Group of US Senators Calls for Independent Examiner to Investigate FTX

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 10. 20:40

Bipartisan Group of US Senators Calls for Independent Examiner to Investigate FTX Four senators are urging the judge in the bankruptcy case to support a motion for to appoint an examiner.

Metaverse Can Build Access for Big Companies, Says Virtual Brand Group CEO

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 10. 20:05

Metaverse Can Build Access for Big Companies, Says Virtual Brand Group CEO  The metaverse-building company is looking to leverage the digital ecosystem so big brands can expand their demographic footprint while increasing their revenue streams.

Analysts ‘Encouraged’ by Coinbase Layoffs as They Show Company Is Being Financially Disciplined

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 10. 19:48

Analysts ‘Encouraged’ by Coinbase Layoffs as They Show Company Is Being Financially Disciplined The crypto exchange’s dwindling group of sell-side bulls said Tuesday’s announced staffing cuts are a necessary step.

Analysts ‘Encouraged’ by Coinbase Layoffs, Showing Company Is Being Financially Disciplined

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 10. 19:48

Analysts ‘Encouraged’ by Coinbase Layoffs, Showing Company Is Being Financially Disciplined The crypto exchange’s dwindling group of sell-side bulls said Tuesday’s announced staffing cuts are a necessary step.

Ethereum Software Firm ConsenSys to Cut Upwards of 100 Staff

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 10. 19:11

Ethereum Software Firm ConsenSys to Cut Upwards of 100 Staff The news comes the same day crypto exchange Coinbase said it was cutting almost 20% of its workforce.

Art Blocks Friendship Bracelet NFT Collection Takes Top Spot on OpenSea

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 10. 19:04

Art Blocks Friendship Bracelet NFT Collection Takes Top Spot on OpenSea The collection was free to mint for holders of existing Art Blocks NFTs until the claim period ended on Tuesday, sending its value soaring on the secondary market.

Crypto.com Delists Tether’s USDT Stablecoin for Canadian Users

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 10. 18:29

Crypto.com Delists Tether’s USDT Stablecoin for Canadian Users The move comes after the Canadian Securities Administrators committed to stronger oversight over crypto exchanges following FTX’s collapse.

A Binance Stablecoin Wasn't Always Fully Backed: Bloomberg

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 10. 18:19

A Binance Stablecoin Wasn't Always Fully Backed: Bloomberg The company acknowledged to Bloomberg that the process of maintaining the peg “has not always been flawless,” but said the problem has now been fixed.

A New Philosophy of Markets: Assets That Embody Technology

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 10. 18:16

A New Philosophy of Markets: Assets That Embody Technology For the first time in our history, we have tradable assets that embody innovation, says Noelle Acheson.

Gemini Terminates Its Crypto Yield Product, Amping Up Battle With Genesis

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 10. 17:50

Gemini Terminates Its Crypto Yield Product, Amping Up Battle With Genesis The move, which Gemini says requires Genesis to return all locked-up assets, sunsets the exchange's nearly two year-old Gemini Earn program.

Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Discount Narrows to 8-Week Low as DCG Faces Pressure

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 10. 17:46

Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Discount Narrows to 8-Week Low as DCG Faces Pressure Digital Currency Group (DCG), Grayscale's parent company, has come under increasing pressure to address a discount that had widened to nearly 50% towards the close of 2022.

Crypto Industry Hopes Turn to French Legislators as Regulators Back Mandatory License

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 10. 17:37

Crypto Industry Hopes Turn to French Legislators as Regulators Back Mandatory License A Senate proposal to anticipate EU rules has caused consternation in the industry – but the National Assembly may not swallow it whole

Euro Stablecoin EURR Issuance Ceased

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 10. 16:25

Euro Stablecoin EURR Issuance Ceased Stablecoin issuing protocol e-Money has ended its issuance of EEUR, a coin pegged to the euro, citing current market conditions as the reason.

Now I Know the Cryptocurrency Industry Is Here to Stay

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 10. 15:43

Now I Know the Cryptocurrency Industry Is Here to Stay A long-time crypto skeptic, who once called for a ban, explains why he's organizing a high-level crypto conference at Duke.

‘The Revolutionaries Will Be Televised’: PleasrDAO Launching Live Auctions With Snowden, Ellsberg NFT

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 10. 15:00

‘The Revolutionaries Will Be Televised’: PleasrDAO Launching Live Auctions With Snowden, Ellsberg NFT The community who purchased Martin Shrkeli’s Wu-Tang Clan album in July of 2021 pivots to hosting its own sales, starting with a NFT by Edward Snowden, Daniel Ellsberg and the Freedom of the Press Foundation.

Crypto Exchange Operator Bithumb Investigated by South Korean Tax Authorities: Report

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 10. 14:26

Crypto Exchange Operator Bithumb Investigated by South Korean Tax Authorities: Report The former chairman of Bithumb Holdings was recently acquitted of fraud charges.

Gemini's Cameron Winklevoss Calls for Barry Silbert's Ouster From DCG

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 10. 14:05

Gemini's Cameron Winklevoss Calls for Barry Silbert's Ouster From DCG Winklevoss, on behalf of Gemini, called for Silbert's removal for his involvement in the disagreement between Genesis and its creditors.

Gemini's Cameron Winklevoss Calls for Barry Silbert's Ouster From Crypto Conglomerate DCG

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 10. 14:05

Gemini's Cameron Winklevoss Calls for Barry Silbert's Ouster From Crypto Conglomerate DCG Winklevoss, on behalf of Gemini, called for Silbert's removal for his involvement in the disagreement between Genesis and its creditors.

UK ‘Fully Behind’ Stablecoin for Wholesale Settlements, Treasury Official Says

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 10. 13:38

UK ‘Fully Behind’ Stablecoin for Wholesale Settlements, Treasury Official Says Crypto technology could “turbocharge all of those (financial) industries,” Economic Secretary to the Treasury Andrew Griffith said in a meeting.

First Mover Americas: Another FTX Insider Is Talking, Bloomberg Says

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 10. 13:14

First Mover Americas: Another FTX Insider Is Talking, Bloomberg Says The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Jan. 10, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

DeFi Protocol Yearn Finance Will Let Anyone Create Curve Reward Farms

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 10. 12:48

DeFi Protocol Yearn Finance Will Let Anyone Create Curve Reward Farms Yearn was among the first yield aggregators in the now-mature decentralized finance ecosystem.

Bitcoin Holds Steady Above $17K, US Dollar Tepid Ahead of Powell Speech

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 10. 12:34

Bitcoin Holds Steady Above $17K, US Dollar Tepid Ahead of Powell Speech "There is much interest in whether Chair Powell, who speaks at a Riksbank event, uses the opportunity to underscore the December minutes, which pushed back against the easing of financial conditions," one observer said.

Coinbase Cuts Around 20% Workforce as Crypto Winter Rages

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 10. 11:58

Coinbase Cuts Around 20% Workforce as Crypto Winter Rages Crypto exchange Coinbase has said it is planning to reduce its headcount by around 950 employees as part of a restructuring which it expects to be complete by the end of Q2 2023.

Coinbase Cuts Around 20% of Workforce as Crypto Winter Rages

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 10. 11:58

Coinbase Cuts Around 20% of Workforce as Crypto Winter Rages Crypto exchange Coinbase has said it is planning to reduce its headcount by around 950 employees as part of a restructuring which it expects to be complete by the end of Q2 2023.

Bernstein: Recent Gains in Some Cryptocurrencies Caused by Short Covering

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 10. 11:53

Bernstein: Recent Gains in Some Cryptocurrencies Caused by Short Covering Altcoins such as solana and lido have gained more than 20% as investors betting on a decline covered their positions, the report said.

Bonk Inu to Mint NFTs on Solana-Based Marketplace Magic Eden. But There's a Catch

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 10. 11:20

Bonk Inu to Mint NFTs on Solana-Based Marketplace Magic Eden. But There's a Catch A representative told CoinDesk that all BONK tokens used to mint the NFTs will be permanently burned.

Poor Bitcoin Market Liquidity Keeps Crypto Whales at Bay

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 10. 10:01

Poor Bitcoin Market Liquidity Keeps Crypto Whales at Bay Poor liquidity means large buy and sell orders can significantly impact the cryptocurrency's price.

Flare Tokens Airdropped to XRP Holders After Two Years; FLR Price Plummets 70%

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 10. 08:40

Flare Tokens Airdropped to XRP Holders After Two Years; FLR Price Plummets 70% The airdrop was much awaited by the XRP community, with the project aiming to become a smart contract protocol that utilizes the XRP Ledger.

Flare Tokens Airdropped to XRP Holders After Two Years; FLR Price Plummets

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 10. 08:40

Flare Tokens Airdropped to XRP Holders After Two Years; FLR Price Plummets The airdrop was much awaited by the XRP community, with the project aiming to become a smart contract protocol that utilizes the XRP Ledger.

Flare Tokens Airdropped to XRP Holders After 2 Years, FLR Price Plummets

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 10. 08:40

Flare Tokens Airdropped to XRP Holders After 2 Years, FLR Price Plummets The airdrop was much awaited by the XRP community, with the project aiming to become a smart contract protocol that utilizes the XRP Ledger.

FTX’s Former Engineering Chief Nishad Singh Looking for Deal From Feds: Report

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 10. 07:04

FTX’s Former Engineering Chief Nishad Singh Looking for Deal From Feds: Report Singh may hold information key to showing how Sam Bankman-Fried violated numerous federal campaign finance laws.

FTX Former Engineering Chief Nishad Singh Looking for Deal From Feds: Report

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 10. 07:04

FTX Former Engineering Chief Nishad Singh Looking for Deal From Feds: Report Singh may hold information key to showing how Sam Bankman-Fried violated numerous federal campaign finance laws.

Nepal Orders Internet Providers to Block Crypto-Related Websites

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 10. 07:02

Nepal Orders Internet Providers to Block Crypto-Related Websites Nepal's Telecommunications Authority has instructed all internet service providers (ISPs) to prevent operating and managing crypto-related “websites, apps or online networks.”

Hong Kong’s Finance Regulator Calls for 'a More Solid Footing' for Crypto

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 10. 05:00

Hong Kong’s Finance Regulator Calls for 'a More Solid Footing' for Crypto After crypto firms have left the city, the regulator says it’s now moving with the market and industry.

Virtual Worlds, Real-Life Use Cases: How Web2 and Web3 Tackled the Metaverse at CES 2023

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 10. 03:22

Virtual Worlds, Real-Life Use Cases: How Web2 and Web3 Tackled the Metaverse at CES 2023 In the four-day tech trade show, companies from across sectors flocked to Las Vegas to showcase their latest innovations. Several brands introduced metaverse technology, hinting at trends to watch out for in the coming year.

First Mover Asia: Altcoin Short Squeeze Brings Green Shoots to Dormant Crypto

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 10. 02:29

First Mover Asia: Altcoin Short Squeeze Brings Green Shoots to Dormant Crypto A squeeze on bearish altcoin traders has brought fresh energy into crypto markets, absent for months as the FTX exchange imploded in scandal. PLUS: Alex Thorn talks on crypto VC in 2023.

Hong Kong Firm With Ties to Bitmain Reorganizes to Focus on Crypto Asset Management and Hedging

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 10. 01:55

Hong Kong Firm With Ties to Bitmain Reorganizes to Focus on Crypto Asset Management and Hedging Newly-named Metalpha has its work cut out for it, hedging an uncertain market for institutional clients.

Crypto Markets Today: Big Options Trade in Ether Market Would Profit from 69% Price Slide

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 09. 22:41

Crypto Markets Today: Big Options Trade in Ether Market Would Profit from 69% Price Slide ALSO: Bitcoin and ether traded up. Solana saw double-digit gains amid strong transactional activity.

Beaten-Down FTT, Serum Tokens Lead Altcoin Rally, Triggering Short Squeeze

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 09. 22:09

Beaten-Down FTT, Serum Tokens Lead Altcoin Rally, Triggering Short Squeeze Traders liquidated some $245 million worth of short positions, according to Coinglass.

CFTC Alleges Market Manipulation Against Mango Markets Exploiter

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 09. 18:58

CFTC Alleges Market Manipulation Against Mango Markets Exploiter The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) brought manipulation charges against Mango Markets exploiter Avraham Eisenberg on Monday, after the Department of Justice arrested him last week.

Galaxy Digital's Head of Research Sees More Venture Funding for Web3 Firms This Year

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 09. 18:49

Galaxy Digital's Head of Research Sees More Venture Funding for Web3 Firms This Year The crypto-native financial-services firm found that crypto VC funding in 2022 reached its second highest year, with Web 3 and trading based platforms leading a majority of those efforts.

Bitcoin's Modest Rally Sends Crypto-Related Stocks Sharply Higher

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 09. 17:19

Bitcoin's Modest Rally Sends Crypto-Related Stocks Sharply Higher The crypto mining sector is posting the largest gains in Monday trading.

Signature Bank Downgraded at Jefferies Due to Shrinking Crypto Business

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 09. 15:36

Signature Bank Downgraded at Jefferies Due to Shrinking Crypto Business The cut to hold by the formerly bullish analyst team comes after the stock has suffered a 67% year-over-year decline.

Jefferies Initiates Coverage of Crypto Exchange Coinbase With ‘Hold’ Rating

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 09. 14:44

Jefferies Initiates Coverage of Crypto Exchange Coinbase With ‘Hold’ Rating The exchange has staying power due to its healthy balance sheet, a proactive approach to regulatory compliance, sensible risk management and legitimacy as a public company, the report said.

Jefferies Initiates Coverage of Crypto Exchange Coinbase With ‘Hold’ Rating on Near-Term Concerns

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 09. 14:44

Jefferies Initiates Coverage of Crypto Exchange Coinbase With ‘Hold’ Rating on Near-Term Concerns The exchange has staying power due to its healthy balance sheet, a proactive approach to regulatory compliance, sensible risk management and legitimacy as a public company, the report said.

CoinDesk Research’s 2022 Annual Crypto Review

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 09. 14:00

CoinDesk Research’s 2022 Annual Crypto Review Even though 2022 was a bear market, it was an eventful year for all facets of the crypto industry.

First Mover Americas: DCG Probed For Genesis Transfers

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 09. 13:21

First Mover Americas: DCG Probed For Genesis Transfers The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Jan. 9, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: DCG Reportedly Probed for Genesis Transfers

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 09. 13:21

First Mover Americas: DCG Reportedly Probed for Genesis Transfers The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Jan. 9, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Robinhood Shares Worth Nearly $500M Seized in FTX Case

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 09. 13:14

Robinhood Shares Worth Nearly $500M Seized in FTX Case The "seized assets constitute property involved in violations" of crimes such as money laundering and wire fraud the document outlined.

Metropolitan Bank Heads for Crypto Exit

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 09. 12:27

Metropolitan Bank Heads for Crypto Exit New York-based Metropolitan Commercial Bank (MCB) is to end its cryptocurrency offering, citing recent developments in the crypto industry.

Around 117 Parties Interested in Buying FTX Units, Court Documents Show

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 09. 12:14

Around 117 Parties Interested in Buying FTX Units, Court Documents Show Attempts to urgently sell LedgerX and FTX Japan have invited legal protest.

Hive Earned 184 BTC From Curtailing Its Power Use in December — That's Almost As Much As it Mined

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 09. 10:57

Hive Earned 184 BTC From Curtailing Its Power Use in December — That's Almost As Much As it Mined The miner has also installed the first Buzzminers, computers it designed using Intel's new bitcoin mining chip.

Hive Earned Equivalent of 184 BTC From Curtailing Its Power Use in December

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 09. 10:57

Hive Earned Equivalent of 184 BTC From Curtailing Its Power Use in December The miner has also installed the first Buzzminers, computers it designed using Intel's new bitcoin mining chip.

Solana, Cardano Tokens See Price Bump Amid Strong Transactional Activity

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 09. 10:42

Solana, Cardano Tokens See Price Bump Amid Strong Transactional Activity The two tokens added nearly 20% in the past 24 hours as of Asian morning hours on Monday.

French Financial Regulator Supports Faster Mandatory Licensing for Crypto Firms

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 09. 10:37

French Financial Regulator Supports Faster Mandatory Licensing for Crypto Firms The Financial Markets Authority joins the country’s central bank and Senate in seeking to anticipate new EU laws.

FTX Opposition to $1B Binance Deal Is 'Hypocrisy and Chutzpah,' Voyager Says

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 09. 10:12

FTX Opposition to $1B Binance Deal Is 'Hypocrisy and Chutzpah,' Voyager Says The plan to purchase bankrupt crypto lender Voyager’s assets has been opposed by FTX trading arm Alameda research, federal regulators and a number of U.S. states

The Ether Trade That Made the Most Noise Last Week

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 09. 10:09

The Ether Trade That Made the Most Noise Last Week An investor placed a large buy order for bearish put options tied to ether, seeking protection against an extended price slide to below $400 by the end of June.

Jefferies Downgrades Bitcoin Miner Marathon Digital on Construction Delays

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 09. 09:18

Jefferies Downgrades Bitcoin Miner Marathon Digital on Construction Delays The asset-light crypto miner won't reach its 23 EH/s hashrate target by mid-2023, the bank said, while also lowering its price target to $4.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Eclipses $17K, Breaking Out of Three-Week Trading Range

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 09. 02:44

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Eclipses $17K, Breaking Out of Three-Week Trading Range Since mid-December, bitcoin had failed to finish a trading day (universal coordinated time or UTC basis) over $17,000, and now analysts wonder if the largest cryptocurrency has formed a market bottom after a horrendous 2022.

U.S. Investigators Subpoena Hedge Funds in Binance Money-Laundering Probe: Report

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 07. 18:57

U.S. Investigators Subpoena Hedge Funds in Binance Money-Laundering Probe: Report Authorities have not yet brought charges against the company, which has faced intense scrutiny following competitor FTX's collapse in November.

US Investigators Subpoena Hedge Funds in Binance Money-Laundering Probe: Report

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 07. 18:57

US Investigators Subpoena Hedge Funds in Binance Money-Laundering Probe: Report Authorities have not yet brought charges against the company, which has faced intense scrutiny following competitor FTX's collapse in November.

Audi-Backed Startup Holoride is Bringing VR to the Car

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 07. 15:00

Audi-Backed Startup Holoride is Bringing VR to the Car Will the “Motorverse” change the face of backseat entertainment?

Crypto Conglomerate DCG Being Investigated by DOJ, SEC: Report

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 07. 05:12

Crypto Conglomerate DCG Being Investigated by DOJ, SEC: Report Officials with the U.S. Department of Justice's Eastern District of New York and the Securities and Exchange Commission are examining transfers between Digital Currency Group and Genesis, one of its subsidiaries, a report late Friday said.

NFT Marketplace SuperRare Cuts Staff by 30%

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 07. 03:05

NFT Marketplace SuperRare Cuts Staff by 30% CEO John Crain said the company overhired during the market upswing and could not sustain its growth in recent months.

NFT Collective PROOF Signs with United Talent Agency

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 07. 01:50

NFT Collective PROOF Signs with United Talent Agency The company behind the popular NFT project Moonbirds hopes to expand its partnerships and grow its brand beyond a Web3-native audience.

Two More Promoters of Forcount Crypto Ponzi Scheme Arrested, Charged With Fraud

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 06. 22:38

Two More Promoters of Forcount Crypto Ponzi Scheme Arrested, Charged With Fraud Two additional promoters of the Forcount Ponzi scheme – a Brazil-based crypto scam that defrauded Spanish-speaking investors around the world of a collective $8.4 million – have been arrested and charged with fraud for their role in the alleged grift.

2 More Promoters of Forcount Crypto Ponzi Scheme Arrested, Charged With Fraud

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 06. 22:38

2 More Promoters of Forcount Crypto Ponzi Scheme Arrested, Charged With Fraud Two additional promoters of the Forcount Ponzi scheme – a Brazil-based crypto scam that defrauded Spanish-speaking investors around the world of a collective $8.4 million – have been arrested and charged with fraud for their role in the alleged grift.

Crypto Markets Today: Huobi Tensions Sink Tron Token Price

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 06. 22:28

Crypto Markets Today: Huobi Tensions Sink Tron Token Price ALSO: Bitcoin and ether traded up. Equities also rose after a strong U.S. jobs report.

Polygon Paid Top Solana Projects Y00ts and DeGods $3M to Migrate Chains

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 06. 21:48

Polygon Paid Top Solana Projects Y00ts and DeGods $3M to Migrate Chains DeLabs, the company behind the NFT projects, received a "$3M non-equity grant" from the layer 2 chain to fund its expansion.

Crypto Bank Juno Chooses Zero Hash to Be New Custodian

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 06. 20:49

Crypto Bank Juno Chooses Zero Hash to Be New Custodian The company's former custodian, Wyre, is scaling back its services.

Bitcoin Retakes $17K as Interest Rates Plunge Following Economic Reports

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 06. 20:19

Bitcoin Retakes $17K as Interest Rates Plunge Following Economic Reports Friday morning's reports on job and wage growth and the service industry gave hope that the Fed may further slow the pace of monetary tightening.

FTX's US Leadership, Bahamas Liquidators Say They've 'Resolved' Most of Their Issues

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 06. 19:41

FTX's US Leadership, Bahamas Liquidators Say They've 'Resolved' Most of Their Issues FTX's U.S. leadership and the company's Bahamas wing's court-appointed liquidators have formed a cooperation agreement addressing how assets may be inventoried and disposed of, among other issues, a press release Friday said.

The Niche Application of Stablecoins Is Not a Bad Thing

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 06. 19:32

The Niche Application of Stablecoins Is Not a Bad Thing By definition, stablecoins are tethered to the real economy. But whatever links they have should be minimized, until their applications are fully proven, says Dan Kuhn.

Brother of Criminal Bitcoin Mixing CEO Pleads Guilty to Stealing 712 Bitcoins From IRS

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 06. 19:02

Brother of Criminal Bitcoin Mixing CEO Pleads Guilty to Stealing 712 Bitcoins From IRS An Ohio family now has not one but two felons facing potentially lengthy prison sentences for crypto-related crimes.

Block Manager Sees Self-Custody as Future of Crypto Post-FTX

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 06. 18:31

Block Manager Sees Self-Custody as Future of Crypto Post-FTX Live from CES 2023 in Las Vegas, the software development company is standing firm on why crypto’s future will be based on self-custody following the implosion of FTX.

'Binance Effect' Means 41% Price Spike for Newly Listed Tokens

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 06. 17:35

'Binance Effect' Means 41% Price Spike for Newly Listed Tokens A new study by Ren & Heinrich suggests that Binance's emergence as the dominant global crypto exchange might mean that its individual token listings are now getting a lot more attention – at least among speculators.

How Smart TVs Could Help the Metaverse Crack the Mass Market

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 06. 17:31

How Smart TVs Could Help the Metaverse Crack the Mass Market Web3 features are just beginning to appear on smart TVs, but they could become an on-ramp for general consumers.

Singapore Arbitrator Rules Against Mining Software Firm Poolin’s IOU Model, But the Firm Hasn't Paid Yet

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 06. 15:39

Singapore Arbitrator Rules Against Mining Software Firm Poolin’s IOU Model, But the Firm Hasn't Paid Yet Poolin had issued I-owe-you tokens in exchange for its users’ crypto deposits. A Singapore judge said that’s not okay.

U.S. Adds Better Than Expected 223K Jobs in December, Unemployment Rate Falls to 3.5%

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 06. 13:35

U.S. Adds Better Than Expected 223K Jobs in December, Unemployment Rate Falls to 3.5% The jobs market remained strong/began to show signs of weakening to close out 2022.

US Adds 223K Jobs in December, Unemployment Rate Falls to 3.5%

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 06. 13:35

US Adds 223K Jobs in December, Unemployment Rate Falls to 3.5% The jobs market remained strong/began to show signs of weakening to close out 2022.

First Mover Americas: Sam's Seeking to Keep Control of Robinhood Shares

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 06. 13:19

First Mover Americas: Sam's Seeking to Keep Control of Robinhood Shares The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Jan. 6, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

JPMorgan Downgrades Silvergate Capital After 4Q Results, Shares Slump

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 06. 13:15

JPMorgan Downgrades Silvergate Capital After 4Q Results, Shares Slump  The Wall Street bank cut the stock to “neutral” from “overweight” and slashed its price target to $14 from $30.

Crypto Bank Silvergate Downgraded by Wall Street Banks, Moody's After Q4 Results; Shares Slump

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 06. 13:15

Crypto Bank Silvergate Downgraded by Wall Street Banks, Moody's After Q4 Results; Shares Slump  The Wall Street bank cut the stock to “neutral” from “overweight” and slashed its price target to $14 from $30.

Crypto Bank Silvergate Downgraded by Wall Street Banks, Moody's After Q4 Results, Shares Slump

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 06. 13:15

Crypto Bank Silvergate Downgraded by Wall Street Banks, Moody's After Q4 Results, Shares Slump  The Wall Street bank cut the stock to “neutral” from “overweight” and slashed its price target to $14 from $30.

SEC Investigating FTX Investors’ Due Diligence: Reuters

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 06. 12:07

SEC Investigating FTX Investors’ Due Diligence: Reuters The U.S. regulator is looking at whether financiers did their homework on a crypto exchange since accused of sloppy governance.

Crypto Exchange Huobi Experiences Heavy Token Outflows: Nansen

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 06. 10:41

Crypto Exchange Huobi Experiences Heavy Token Outflows: Nansen On-chain data shows that more than $60 million in tokens has left the exchange in the last 24 hours, while stablecoin reserves have dropped 9.5% in a week.

Crypto Exchange Huobi Experiences $60M Token Outflows in a Day: Nansen

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 06. 10:41

Crypto Exchange Huobi Experiences $60M Token Outflows in a Day: Nansen On-chain data shows that more than $60 million in tokens has left the exchange in the last 24 hours, while stablecoin reserves have dropped 9.5% in a week.

Crypto Exchange Huobi Sees $60M Token Outflows in a Day: Nansen

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 06. 10:41

Crypto Exchange Huobi Sees $60M Token Outflows in a Day: Nansen On-chain data shows that more than $60 million in tokens has left the exchange in the last 24 hours, while stablecoin reserves have dropped 9.5% in a week.

Tron Price Sinks 8%, USDD Depegs Amid Drama at Justin Sun-Related Huobi Crypto Exchange

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 06. 09:56

Tron Price Sinks 8%, USDD Depegs Amid Drama at Justin Sun-Related Huobi Crypto Exchange Community sentiment soured around Huobi, on whose board Sun is an advisor, as it is said to be laying off hundreds of staff in the coming weeks.

Tron's Price Sinks 8%, USDD Depegs Amid Drama at Justin Sun-Related Huobi Crypto Exchange

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 06. 09:56

Tron's Price Sinks 8%, USDD Depegs Amid Drama at Justin Sun-Related Huobi Crypto Exchange Community sentiment soured around Huobi, on whose board Sun is an advisor, as it is said to be laying off hundreds of staff in the coming weeks.

Case for Bitcoin Weakens as Global Stockpile of Sub-Zero Bond Yields Vanishes

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 06. 09:26

Case for Bitcoin Weakens as Global Stockpile of Sub-Zero Bond Yields Vanishes Back in late 2020, analysts regularly cited the towering stockpile of negative-yielding debt as a source of bullish momentum for bitcoin.

Sam Bankman-Fried Seeks to Keep Grasp on $450M in Robinhood Shares

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 06. 09:23

Sam Bankman-Fried Seeks to Keep Grasp on $450M in Robinhood Shares The FTX founder and former CEO says he needs the money to pay his legal fees, despite rival claims by the company and by crypto lender BlockFi.

How AI Could Solve the Metaverse’s Language Problem

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 06. 09:05

How AI Could Solve the Metaverse’s Language Problem Onemeta AI Could Solve a Metaverse Problem: Real-Time Translation.

Bonk Inu Developers Burn All Their Team Tokens as Solana Ecosystem Frenzy Continues

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 06. 08:17

Bonk Inu Developers Burn All Their Team Tokens as Solana Ecosystem Frenzy Continues Some 5% of the bonk token supply was burnt as prices dropped 40% in the past 24 hours.

Bitcoin, Ether Options Market See Mixed Flow Ahead of US Nonfarm Payrolls

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 06. 07:56

Bitcoin, Ether Options Market See Mixed Flow Ahead of US Nonfarm Payrolls Some traders have been buying downside protection in bitcoin and ether, while others building strategies that profit from a big move in either direction, experts told CoinDesk.

Bitcoin, Ether Options Market See Mixed Flow Ahead of US Jobs Report

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 06. 07:56

Bitcoin, Ether Options Market See Mixed Flow Ahead of US Jobs Report Some traders have been buying downside protection in bitcoin and ether, while others building strategies that profit from a big move in either direction, experts told CoinDesk.

Cathie Wood's ARK Invest Buys About $5M of COIN, Continuing Her Dip-Buy Parade

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 06. 03:54

Cathie Wood's ARK Invest Buys About $5M of COIN, Continuing Her Dip-Buy Parade Coinbase shares closed down 11.06% at $33.53 on Thursday.

Cathie Wood's ARK Invest Buys Almost $6M of COIN, Sells Silvergate Stock

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 06. 03:54

Cathie Wood's ARK Invest Buys Almost $6M of COIN, Sells Silvergate Stock Coinbase shares closed down 11% on Thursday as Silvergate slumped more than 40%.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin, Ether Continue Their Rapid Descent in Volatility

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 06. 02:19

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin, Ether Continue Their Rapid Descent in Volatility Bitcoin and ether, the two largest cryptocurrencies by market volume, held steady within the narrow ranges they've occupied since mid December.

Huobi Exchange Token Down 11% on Reports of Layoffs, Internal Strife at Company

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 06. 01:49

Huobi Exchange Token Down 11% on Reports of Layoffs, Internal Strife at Company Exchange volume has dropped by 23% as market concern grows around the health of Huobi

Huobi's HT Token Turbulent as Exchange Confirms 20% Headcount Reduction

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 06. 01:49

Huobi's HT Token Turbulent as Exchange Confirms 20% Headcount Reduction Exchange volume has dropped by 23% as market concern grows around the health of Huobi.

Microsoft Exec Says Metaverse Is Must-Have

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 05. 22:17

Microsoft Exec Says Metaverse Is Must-Have Live from CES 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada, the tech giant is looking to transform the customer experience and believes the future will be based on a hybrid model.

Shopify Merchants Can Now Design, Mint and Sell Avalanche NFTs

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 05. 21:20

Shopify Merchants Can Now Design, Mint and Sell Avalanche NFTs The new integration streamlines the NFT process for buyers and sellers.

Developer of ‘Mutant Ape Planet’ NFTs Arrested, Charged With Fraud for Alleged $2.9M Rug-Pull

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 05. 20:24

Developer of ‘Mutant Ape Planet’ NFTs Arrested, Charged With Fraud for Alleged $2.9M Rug-Pull The developer of the Mutant Ape Planet non-fungible token (NFT) collection – a knock-off of the popular Mutant Ape Yacht Club NFT collection – has been arrested and charged with fraud for allegedly perpetrating a $2.9 million rug pull.

French Central Bank Head Wants Crypto Licensing Ahead of MiCA Standards: Bloomberg

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 05. 19:40

French Central Bank Head Wants Crypto Licensing Ahead of MiCA Standards: Bloomberg The current turmoil in the crypto markets shows the need for such requirements as soon as possible, the banking chief said.

Declining Demand for Binance's BUSD Represents New Chapter in Stablecoin Wars

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 05. 18:27

Declining Demand for Binance's BUSD Represents New Chapter in Stablecoin Wars The largest crypto exchange’s Binance USD stablecoin endured $5.5 billion net redemptions in a month amid concerns about Binance. Top rivals USDT and USDC picked up market share.

MicroStrategy, Marathon Digital Shares Fall Amid Crypto Bank Silvergate's Woes

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 05. 18:08

MicroStrategy, Marathon Digital Shares Fall Amid Crypto Bank Silvergate's Woes Silvergate also cut 40% of its staff and has written off the $196 million related to its Diem acquisition.

CME Crypto Trading Volume Slumped to 2-Year Low in December

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 05. 17:51

CME Crypto Trading Volume Slumped to 2-Year Low in December Poor market sentiment and an extreme lack of volatility were the likely culprits behind the declines.

Crypto Lender Genesis Lays Off 30% More of Its Staff

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 05. 17:27

Crypto Lender Genesis Lays Off 30% More of Its Staff The job cuts come a day after the company said it would be “reducing costs and driving efficiencies” amid a challenging environment for crypto companies.

Bitcoin Miner Marathon Digital Pays Off Silvergate Revolving Credit

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 05. 16:25

Bitcoin Miner Marathon Digital Pays Off Silvergate Revolving Credit Silvergate today announced it was cutting down 40% of staff, amid major outflows from its platform.

Crypto Lender Vauld Seeks to End Nexo's Purchase Agreement After Rejecting Revised Offer

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 05. 16:12

Crypto Lender Vauld Seeks to End Nexo's Purchase Agreement After Rejecting Revised Offer Cryptocurrency lender Vauld has rejected Nexo's revised acquisition proposal and is seeking to terminate the negotiation between the two firms.

Bankman-Fried’s Alameda Research Joins Chorus Objecting to Binance Voyager Buy

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 05. 15:53

Bankman-Fried’s Alameda Research Joins Chorus Objecting to Binance Voyager Buy The $1 billion transaction has also been opposed by the Securities and Exchange Commission and Texas regulators

Former Celsius CEO Mashinsky Sued By New York State for Defrauding Investors

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 05. 15:36

Former Celsius CEO Mashinsky Sued By New York State for Defrauding Investors New York’s attorney general has sued Alex Mashinsky, the former CEO of Celsius Network, for defrauding hundreds of thousands of investors by making false statements about the condition of the company to encourage money to keep coming in.

Crypto Layoffs: Here's the Grim Count Since April

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 05. 15:19

Crypto Layoffs: Here's the Grim Count Since April As a bear market sweeps the crypto industry, CoinDesk is keeping a running list of industry players that have been forced to cut back on staff.

The Fool's Game Of Annual Crypto Price Predictions

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 05. 13:45

The Fool's Game Of Annual Crypto Price Predictions Cryptocurrencies operate on different fundamentals from traditional investments, and investor sentiment plays a much larger role in determining prices. Human sentiment is notoriously unpredictable and can be significantly impacted by unforeseen events.

First Mover Americas: A Win for Celsius in Court

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 05. 13:28

First Mover Americas: A Win for Celsius in Court The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Jan. 5, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Crypto Infrastructure Firm Securrency Hires State Street's Nadine Chakar as CEO

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 05. 13:28

Crypto Infrastructure Firm Securrency Hires State Street's Nadine Chakar as CEO Institutional cryptocurrency infrastructure firm Securrency has hired asset management giant State Street's head of digital Nadine Chakar as its new CEO.

Telegram-Related TON Foundation Enters Crypto Storage Market

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 05. 13:12

Telegram-Related TON Foundation Enters Crypto Storage Market The foundation aims to solve large-scale data storage problems with its new project.

Blockchain Project TON Enters Crypto Storage Market

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 05. 13:12

Blockchain Project TON Enters Crypto Storage Market The foundation aims to solve large-scale data storage problems with its new project.

Cowen Downgrades Coinbase Stock Citing Trading Volume Declines

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 05. 12:17

Cowen Downgrades Coinbase Stock Citing Trading Volume Declines Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (COIN) stock has been downgraded by analysts of investment bank Cowen, citing the ongoing fallout from the collapse of FTX.

Cowen Downgrades Coinbase Stock, Citing Trading Volume Declines

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 05. 12:17

Cowen Downgrades Coinbase Stock, Citing Trading Volume Declines Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (COIN) stock has been downgraded by analysts of investment bank Cowen, citing the ongoing fallout from the collapse of FTX.

Marex Solutions Issues Coinbase-Linked Structured Product Offering a 40% Coupon

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 05. 12:01

Marex Solutions Issues Coinbase-Linked Structured Product Offering a 40% Coupon Many investors expect the crypto exchange to gain market share in the wake of rival FTX's collapse and prefer to express their view via structured products that offer enhanced coupon with downside protection, Marex Solutions' Ilan Solot said.

Marex Issues Coinbase-Linked Structured Product Offering a 40% Coupon

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 05. 12:01

Marex Issues Coinbase-Linked Structured Product Offering a 40% Coupon Many investors expect the crypto exchange to gain market share in the wake of rival FTX's collapse and prefer to express their view via structured products that offer enhanced coupon with downside protection, Marex Solutions' Ilan Solot said.

Silvergate Cuts 40% Jobs, Writes Off Diem Asset Acquisition

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 05. 11:55

Silvergate Cuts 40% Jobs, Writes Off Diem Asset Acquisition The crypto-focussed bank is writing off its acquisition of Diem's assets.

Silvergate Shares Plunge 41% as Firm Cuts 200 Jobs, Writes Off Diem Asset Acquisition

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 05. 11:55

Silvergate Shares Plunge 41% as Firm Cuts 200 Jobs, Writes Off Diem Asset Acquisition The crypto-focussed bank is writing off its acquisition of Diem's assets.

Silvergate Shares Plunge 41% as Crypto-Focused Bank Cuts 200 Jobs, Writes Off Diem Asset Purchase

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 05. 11:55

Silvergate Shares Plunge 41% as Crypto-Focused Bank Cuts 200 Jobs, Writes Off Diem Asset Purchase The crypto-focussed bank is writing off its acquisition of Diem's assets.

Silvergate Shares Plunge 46% as Crypto Bank Cuts 200 Jobs

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 05. 11:55

Silvergate Shares Plunge 46% as Crypto Bank Cuts 200 Jobs The crypto-focussed bank is writing off its acquisition of Diem's assets.

Crypto Bank Silvergate Shares Plunge 46% After $8.1B Withdrawal in Q4 Prompts 200 Job Cuts

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 05. 11:55

Crypto Bank Silvergate Shares Plunge 46% After $8.1B Withdrawal in Q4 Prompts 200 Job Cuts The crypto-focussed bank is writing off its acquisition of Diem's assets.

Mango Markets Exploiter Must Stay Detained Pending Trial, Court Rules

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 05. 10:55

Mango Markets Exploiter Must Stay Detained Pending Trial, Court Rules Avraham Eisenberg can’t be released on bail because he faces a mammoth prison sentence for the $110 million exploit in October, a Puerto Rico judge said

Celsius 'Earn' Assets Belong to Bankrupt Crypto Lender, Judge Rules

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 05. 06:51

Celsius 'Earn' Assets Belong to Bankrupt Crypto Lender, Judge Rules A federal judge ruled that customers of Celsius's interest-bearing "Earn" product had turned over control of their assets to the bankrupt crypto lender, meaning they are now part of the company's bankruptcy estate.

Ex-FTX Lawyer Cooperated With US Prosecutors, Reuters Reports, Citing Source Familiar

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 05. 06:14

Ex-FTX Lawyer Cooperated With US Prosecutors, Reuters Reports, Citing Source Familiar Former FTX lawyer Daniel Friedberg provided information on FTX at a meeting on Nov. 22 with the U.S. Justice Department, FBI and the SEC, the source said.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Rises, Cryptos Savor FOMC Data

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 05. 02:29

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Rises, Cryptos Savor FOMC Data ALSO: Japanese gaming company Square Enix’s commitment to invest in Web3 initiatives is rare in a country, whose regulations about anything that seems like gambling are daunting; bitcoin rises.

Crypto Bank Juno Tells Customers to Self-Custody or Sell Amid Custodian Wyre's Turmoil

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 05. 00:58

Crypto Bank Juno Tells Customers to Self-Custody or Sell Amid Custodian Wyre's Turmoil Juno's current custodian, Wyre, will liquidate in January.

Web3 Builders Lose Dozens of High-Value NFTs in Back-to-Back Attacks

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 05. 00:09

Web3 Builders Lose Dozens of High-Value NFTs in Back-to-Back Attacks CloneX COO Nikhil Gopalani and prominent NFT collector CryptoNovo lost NFTs estimated to have been worth hundreds of thousands of dollars to scammers.

SEC Pursues $45M Scam Based in Fake Blockchain Technology

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 04. 23:18

SEC Pursues $45M Scam Based in Fake Blockchain Technology The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) accused alleged fraudster Neil Chandran and several others for orchestrating a scheme to get cash from tens of thousands of investors globally on the false promise that they were securing a lucrative deal to sell blockchain technology.

Crypto Markets Today: Crypto Broker Genesis Asks for Clients’ Patience

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 04. 23:05

Crypto Markets Today: Crypto Broker Genesis Asks for Clients’ Patience ALSO: Bitcoin rose and most other, major cryptocurrencies spent much of Wednesday in the green.

Fanatics Selling Its 60% Stake in Sports NFT Firm Candy Digital: Report

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 04. 22:10

Fanatics Selling Its 60% Stake in Sports NFT Firm Candy Digital: Report The sports merchandiser is selling its interest to an investor group led by Michael Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital, according to CNBC.

Marathon Digital, Coinbase Lead Bounce for Crypto-Related Stocks

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 04. 21:43

Marathon Digital, Coinbase Lead Bounce for Crypto-Related Stocks Modest gains across cryptocurrencies were enough to jump start a rally in the beaten-down shares.

SEC Files Limited Objection to Binance.US’s $1B Deal for Voyager Assets

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 04. 20:51

SEC Files Limited Objection to Binance.US’s $1B Deal for Voyager Assets The agency is asking for more details how the crypto exchange can afford such a large deal.

Binance Controlled 92% of Bitcoin Spot Trading Volume at End of 2022: Arcane Research

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 04. 20:36

Binance Controlled 92% of Bitcoin Spot Trading Volume at End of 2022: Arcane Research A summer move to eliminate bitcoin trading fees and the collapse of rival exchange FTX pushed even more investors to the Binance platform.

US DoJ Is Seizing Banking Assets, Robinhood Shares Linked to FTX, Court Told

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 04. 20:14

US DoJ Is Seizing Banking Assets, Robinhood Shares Linked to FTX, Court Told Officials may later seek to have Sam Bankman-Fried forfeit the assets, potentially including as much as $450 million in stocks, to avoid benefiting from crimes

Sam Bankman-Fried Faces ‘Tough Road,’ Legal Expert Says

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 04. 20:12

Sam Bankman-Fried Faces ‘Tough Road,’ Legal Expert Says The former FTX CEO faces a legal uphill battle after pleading not guilty to eight counts of criminal charges.

Magic Eden Issue Leads to Fake NFT Listings

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 04. 19:06

Magic Eden Issue Leads to Fake NFT Listings The unresolved issue is allowing unverified NFTs to be added to high-priced collections like Y00ts and ABC.

Magic Eden Issue Leads to Fake NFT Listings, Will Refund Affected Users

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 04. 19:06

Magic Eden Issue Leads to Fake NFT Listings, Will Refund Affected Users The unresolved issue is allowing unverified NFTs to be added to high-priced collections like Y00ts and ABC.

Why Did Sam Bankman-Fried Plead Not Guilty?

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 04. 17:29

Why Did Sam Bankman-Fried Plead Not Guilty? The disgraced FTX and Alameda Research founder may simply be so deluded he actually thinks he's innocent - despite a mountain of evidence.

2023 Predictions: The Year of Web3 Pets

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 04. 17:25

2023 Predictions: The Year of Web3 Pets Virtual pets have been around for decades, but with NFTs, we set to own our online cats and dogs this year, not just play with them, says Leah Callon-Butler.

TradFi Fights for Tougher Crypto Rulebook in Wake of FTX Collapse

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 04. 17:11

TradFi Fights for Tougher Crypto Rulebook in Wake of FTX Collapse Traditional finance players want new international rules to stop FTX-style conflicts of interest, but the crypto industry warns of crimping blockchain benefits

Ethereum Builder ConsenSys and AMD SPAC Plows on Despite 95% of Shares Being Redeemed

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 04. 16:41

Ethereum Builder ConsenSys and AMD SPAC Plows on Despite 95% of Shares Being Redeemed Investors in W3BCLOUD’s merger with Social Leverage Acquisition Corp voted to redeem the majority of shares, according to a filing.

Genesis CEO Says Solution Requires More Time

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 04. 14:34

Genesis CEO Says Solution Requires More Time Derar Islim addressed the institutional crypto brokerage's clients in a letter on Wednesday.

Crypto Broker Genesis' CEO Tells Clients It Needs More Time to Sort Out Finances

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 04. 14:34

Crypto Broker Genesis' CEO Tells Clients It Needs More Time to Sort Out Finances Genesis halted withdrawals in November in aftermath of FTX's collapse.

Coinbase Will Pay $50M Fine to New York Regulator to Settle Background Check Charges

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 04. 14:15

Coinbase Will Pay $50M Fine to New York Regulator to Settle Background Check Charges The settlement will also require Coinbase to invest $50 million to bolster its compliance program.

First Mover Americas: Bankman-Fried Pleads Not Guilty

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 04. 13:18

First Mover Americas: Bankman-Fried Pleads Not Guilty The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Jan. 4, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Ether-Bitcoin Ratio On a Bullish Path After Triangle Breakout, Trader Says

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 04. 12:47

Ether-Bitcoin Ratio On a Bullish Path After Triangle Breakout, Trader Says We could see a bears in disbelief rally in ether in coming weeks, Decentral Park's Lewis Harland said.

Ether-Bitcoin Ratio on Bullish Path After Triangle Breakout, Trader Says

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 04. 12:47

Ether-Bitcoin Ratio on Bullish Path After Triangle Breakout, Trader Says We could see a bears in disbelief rally in ether in coming weeks, Decentral Park's Lewis Harland said.

Ethereum in 2023: Here’s What to Look Forward To

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 04. 12:30

Ethereum in 2023: Here’s What to Look Forward To Staked ETH withdrawals, scalability, and more cool events are on the horizon. Valid Points is CoinDesk’s weekly newsletter breaking down Ethereum’s evolution and its impact on crypto markets.

UK's Top Crime Agency Is Assembling a Team of Crypto Experts

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 04. 12:16

UK's Top Crime Agency Is Assembling a Team of Crypto Experts The National Crime Agency's Crypto Cell follows the posting of crypto experts with local police across the country.

UK's Top Crime Agency Is Assembling Team of Crypto Experts

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 04. 12:16

UK's Top Crime Agency Is Assembling Team of Crypto Experts The National Crime Agency's Crypto Cell follows the posting of crypto experts with local police across the country.

Binance Led Market Share in 2022 Despite Overall Decline in CEX Volumes

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 04. 11:49

Binance Led Market Share in 2022 Despite Overall Decline in CEX Volumes The crypto exchange dominated the market with about a two-thirds share among 11 leading exchanges.

Binance Led in Market Share in 2022 as Volume on Centralized Exchanges Fell

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 04. 11:49

Binance Led in Market Share in 2022 as Volume on Centralized Exchanges Fell The crypto exchange dominated the market with about a two-thirds share among 11 leading exchanges.

Shiba Inu-Themed BONK Tokens Are Yielding Nearly 1,000% for Solana Liquidity Providers

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 04. 11:08

Shiba Inu-Themed BONK Tokens Are Yielding Nearly 1,000% for Solana Liquidity Providers The memecoin is up over 150% in the past 24 hours and have recorded some of the highest trading volumes on Solana-based decentralized exchanges.

NFT Research Tool NFT Inspect Is Shutting Down

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 04. 10:49

NFT Research Tool NFT Inspect Is Shutting Down The decision to shutter the service comes as the NFT market faces intense headwinds, with sales volume dropping by double digits quarter-over-quarter.

A Dose of 'Hopium' for Bitcoin Bulls From 1970s

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 04. 10:24

A Dose of 'Hopium' for Bitcoin Bulls From 1970s U.S. inflation has slowed, echoing the late 1974 peak that presaged a rebound in the S&P 500, a benchmark for risk assets, including cryptocurrencies.

NFT Research Tool NFT Inspect Is Shutting Down

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 04. 09:56

NFT Research Tool NFT Inspect Is Shutting Down The decision to shutter the service comes as the NFT market faces intense headwinds, with sales volume dropping by double digits quarter-over-quarter.

Iranian Courts Order Return of Thousands of Seized Crypto Mining Machines: Reports

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 04. 09:48

Iranian Courts Order Return of Thousands of Seized Crypto Mining Machines: Reports The country has been cracking down on mining to deal with power shortages.

DeFi Tool Convex to Make Changes to Staking Service for Curve Token Rewards

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 04. 08:37

DeFi Tool Convex to Make Changes to Staking Service for Curve Token Rewards Curve tokens (CRV) are issued as yield farming rewards to liquidity providers on Curve Finance, and can be converted into vote-escrowed CRV (veCRV).

Indians Moved Over $3.8B to Foreign Exchanges Since Crypto Tax Rules: Research Study

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 04. 07:58

Indians Moved Over $3.8B to Foreign Exchanges Since Crypto Tax Rules: Research Study A research study found that Indians moved more than $3.8 billion in cumulative trading volume from local to international crypto exchanges after the nation announced stiff crypto tax rules last year.

Indians Moved Over $3.8B to Foreign Exchanges Since Crypto Tax Rules

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 04. 07:58

Indians Moved Over $3.8B to Foreign Exchanges Since Crypto Tax Rules A research study found that Indians moved more than $3.8 billion in cumulative trading volume from local to international crypto exchanges after the nation announced stiff crypto tax rules last year.

Ethereum Name Service Recorded Over 2.8M Domain Registrations in 2022

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 04. 07:57

Ethereum Name Service Recorded Over 2.8M Domain Registrations in 2022 The figures represent 80% of all registrations since the service launched.

This Promising Wireless Tech Could Help Power the Future Metaverse

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 04. 07:32

This Promising Wireless Tech Could Help Power the Future Metaverse At CES 2023, Ixana announced a developer kit for Wi-R, a wireless tech that could lead to sleeker VR and AR devices for metaverse applications.

This Promising Wireless Technology Could Help Power the Future Metaverse

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 04. 07:32

This Promising Wireless Technology Could Help Power the Future Metaverse At CES 2023, Ixana announced a developer kit for Wi-R, a wireless tech that could lead to sleeker VR and AR devices for metaverse applications.

Final Fantasy Parent Square Enix Is Bullish on Blockchain Gaming in 2023

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 04. 04:16

Final Fantasy Parent Square Enix Is Bullish on Blockchain Gaming in 2023 The Tokyo-based video game giant is already developing multiple blockchain games, highlighting an area of growth amid a brutal crypto winter.

Israel’s Securities Watchdog Moves to Better Supervise Crypto Assets

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 04. 01:44

Israel’s Securities Watchdog Moves to Better Supervise Crypto Assets The Israel Securities Authority proposed new legal definitions for digital assets that would formally establish their government supervision – most frequently as securities.

First Mover Asia: Why Is Tron Founder Justin Sun Keeping Some of His Coins in Valkyrie Digital Assets?

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 04. 01:41

First Mover Asia: Why Is Tron Founder Justin Sun Keeping Some of His Coins in Valkyrie Digital Assets? ALSO: Bitcoin spent a low-key 14th birthday, trading almost precisely in the same narrow range it's held since mid December; other cryptos traded sideways, although SOL rose 22% to continue its nearly week-long surge.

Core Scientific to Shut Down Celsius Crypto Mining Equipment

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 04. 01:10

Core Scientific to Shut Down Celsius Crypto Mining Equipment The two firms have been engaged in litigation over a 2020 hosting contract, which Core Scientific says is losing it $2 million per month.

Twitch Streamer and NFT Founder DNP3 Admits to Gambling Away Investor Funds

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 03. 23:48

Twitch Streamer and NFT Founder DNP3 Admits to Gambling Away Investor Funds His projects, including The Goobers NFT and charity-focused cryptocurrency CluCoin, were down following the announcement. It's unclear how much money was lost.

Web3 Co-Working Hub EmpireDAO Closes Amid Bear Market Woes

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 03. 21:55

Web3 Co-Working Hub EmpireDAO Closes Amid Bear Market Woes The hopeful “WeWork of Web3” is closing its doors and looking for a new home just months after it opened at 190 Bowery in Manhattan.

Crypto Markets Start Year on Positive Note After Horrendous 2022

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 03. 20:10

Crypto Markets Start Year on Positive Note After Horrendous 2022 The governance token of the Lido decentralized autonomous organization surged 26% so far in 2023, surpassing bitcoin and ether’s performance. 142 assets of 163 assets in the CoinDesk Market Index are trading higher in the new year.

US Federal Reserve, Other Agencies Continue to Warn Banks About Crypto

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 03. 19:47

US Federal Reserve, Other Agencies Continue to Warn Banks About Crypto The U.S. Federal Reserve and other regulators issued a crypto warning for the banking system Tuesday, though the statement doesn’t extend any new policies about how traditional lenders deal with digital assets.

Solana Exec Says Platform Still Gaining New Users Despite FTX's Collapse

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 03. 19:19

Solana Exec Says Platform Still Gaining New Users Despite FTX's Collapse Austin Federa, Solana Foundation Head of Strategy & Communications, discusses why the collapse of FTX hasn’t kept the network from building and scaling.

Sam Bankman-Fried Pleads ‘Not Guilty’ to Fraud, Conspiracy Charges

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 03. 19:06

Sam Bankman-Fried Pleads ‘Not Guilty’ to Fraud, Conspiracy Charges FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried pleaded “not guilty” to eight charges in court, including wire fraud and campaign finance allegations.

Sam Bankman-Fried Pleads Not Guilty to Fraud, Conspiracy Charges

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 03. 19:06

Sam Bankman-Fried Pleads Not Guilty to Fraud, Conspiracy Charges The presiding judge in the case set a target date for the trial to begin in early October.

Previewing FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s Not Guilty Plea in Court

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 03. 17:56

Previewing FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s Not Guilty Plea in Court Happy New Year everyone! Thanks for sticking around as this newsletter heads into year three. And as is befitting the first issue of 2023, we’re going to spend today in court for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s arraignment.

The Genesis Block: The First Bitcoin Block

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 03. 16:03

The Genesis Block: The First Bitcoin Block Satoshi Nakamoto mined the Genesis Block on Jan. 3, 2009. That was three months after the pseudonymous inventor published the Bitcoin white paper in an online cryptography forum. People now call Jan. 3 “Genesis Block Day.”

Compass Mining Wins $1.5M in Lawsuit Against Hosting Firm

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 03. 16:02

Compass Mining Wins $1.5M in Lawsuit Against Hosting Firm The mining services broker won a June case against Dynamics Mining.

Sam Bankman-Fried's Lawyers Ask Court to Conceal Identities of $250M Bail Co-Signers

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 03. 15:00

Sam Bankman-Fried's Lawyers Ask Court to Conceal Identities of $250M Bail Co-Signers The attorneys cited privacy and safety concerns as reasons for requesting the concealment of identities.

First Mover Americas: Legal Troubles Brewing at Digital Currency Group

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 03. 13:29

First Mover Americas: Legal Troubles Brewing at Digital Currency Group The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Jan. 3, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Bahamas-FTX Dispute Heats Up as Bankman-Fried Prepares for Trial

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 03. 13:27

Bahamas-FTX Dispute Heats Up as Bankman-Fried Prepares for Trial U.S. and Bahamian liquidators continue to sling mud as they fight for jurisdiction over the disgraced CEO’s company

Bitcoin Miner Stronghold Continues Debt Restructuring With Convertible Preferred Share Issuance

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 03. 13:21

Bitcoin Miner Stronghold Continues Debt Restructuring With Convertible Preferred Share Issuance The miner, which runs coal-powered plants in Pennsylvania, has been reducing its debt since the summer.

Stronghold Digital Mining Swaps Debt for Preferred Stock

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 03. 13:21

Stronghold Digital Mining Swaps Debt for Preferred Stock The miner, which runs coal-powered plants in Pennsylvania, has been reducing its debt since the summer.

Ex-Bithumb Chairman Acquitted in South Korea $100M Crypto Exchange Fraud Trial: Report

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 03. 13:01

Ex-Bithumb Chairman Acquitted in South Korea $100M Crypto Exchange Fraud Trial: Report Prosecutors in South Korea were seeking an eight-year prison sentence for Lee Jung-hoon, who was acquitted in the first court hearing.

Former Bithumb Chairman Acquitted in $100M Fraud Case

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 03. 13:01

Former Bithumb Chairman Acquitted in $100M Fraud Case Prosecutors in South Korea were seeking an eight-year prison sentence for Lee Jung-hoon, who was acquitted in the first court hearing.

Heatbit Is the First Space Heater That Mines Bitcoin, Founder Says

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 03. 13:00

Heatbit Is the First Space Heater That Mines Bitcoin, Founder Says The newfangled device looks like a high-end space heater but uses integrated circuitry to process bitcoin transactions.

Bernstein Says Crypto Exchange Binance Is Not Likely to Fail

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 03. 12:38

Bernstein Says Crypto Exchange Binance Is Not Likely to Fail The exchange demonstrated its robustness when about $6 billion of customer funds were withdrawn on Dec. 13, the report said.

Bernstein Says Crypto Exchange Binance Not Likely to Fail

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 03. 12:38

Bernstein Says Crypto Exchange Binance Not Likely to Fail The exchange demonstrated its robustness when about $6 billion of customer funds were withdrawn on Dec. 13, the report said.

Solana Price Gains as Dog Coin Bonk Fires Up Community Interest

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 03. 12:12

Solana Price Gains as Dog Coin Bonk Fires Up Community Interest Bonk was airdropped to several Solana NFT projects and has steadily gained interest among holders.

Solana's SOL Token Surges 20% as Dog Coin Bonk Fires Up Community Interest

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 03. 12:12

Solana's SOL Token Surges 20% as Dog Coin Bonk Fires Up Community Interest Bonk was airdropped to several Solana NFT projects and has steadily gained interest among holders.

Zodia Custody Appoints Crypto Exchange Bitstamp’s Julian Sawyer as Chief Executive Officer

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 03. 11:52

Zodia Custody Appoints Crypto Exchange Bitstamp’s Julian Sawyer as Chief Executive Officer Sawyer was Bitstamp's CEO and a co-founder of U.K. lender Starling Bank.

Zodia Custody Appoints Crypto Exchange Bitstamp’s Julian Sawyer as CEO

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 03. 11:52

Zodia Custody Appoints Crypto Exchange Bitstamp’s Julian Sawyer as CEO Sawyer was Bitstamp's CEO and a co-founder of U.K. lender Starling Bank.

Bernstein: Returns From Buying Crypto During Downturns Have Been Spectacular

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 03. 11:06

Bernstein: Returns From Buying Crypto During Downturns Have Been Spectacular The cryptocurrency industry has a strong track record of fighting back, the report said.

Ethereum's Impending Shanghai Upgrade Powers Lido DAO, SWISE, RPL Tokens Higher

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 03. 10:48

Ethereum's Impending Shanghai Upgrade Powers Lido DAO, SWISE, RPL Tokens Higher Ethereum's Shanghai upgrade is set to de-risk ether staking by allowing ETH withdrawals. That's likely to pave the way for widespread adoption of liquid staking solutions.

Ethereum's Upcoming Shanghai Upgrade Powers Lido DAO, SWISE, RPL Tokens Higher

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 03. 10:48

Ethereum's Upcoming Shanghai Upgrade Powers Lido DAO, SWISE, RPL Tokens Higher Ethereum's Shanghai upgrade is set to de-risk ether staking by allowing ETH withdrawals. That's likely to pave the way for widespread adoption of liquid staking solutions.

DeFi Protocol Sushi to Shutter Lending Product to Focus on DEX

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 03. 10:40

DeFi Protocol Sushi to Shutter Lending Product to Focus on DEX The decentralized exchange holds over $390 million in locked tokens as of Tuesday.

2022 Crypto Attacks Were Least in December, With $62M Lost in Heists, Certik Says

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 03. 09:05

2022 Crypto Attacks Were Least in December, With $62M Lost in Heists, Certik Says Blockchain audit firm CertiK noted some $3.7 billion were lost to scams and hacks in 2022, making it the worst year for nefarious activities in the market’s history, so far.

Genesis-DCG Loan Leads to Class Action Arbitration Case from Gemini Clients

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 03. 04:17

Genesis-DCG Loan Leads to Class Action Arbitration Case from Gemini Clients Claimants allege in a filing that Genesis breached its Master Agreement when it became insolvent in the summer of 2022, while hiding its insolvency from lenders like Gemini.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Celebrates the New Year With Old Pricing, Holds Steady at $16.7K

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 02. 23:45

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Celebrates the New Year With Old Pricing, Holds Steady at $16.7K ALSO: CoinDesk's Sam Reynolds explains why crypto exchange token prices continue to respond to news events and not what the SEC and other regulators might do.

What Will It Take for Bitcoin Mining Companies to Survive in 2023?

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 01. 16:50

What Will It Take for Bitcoin Mining Companies to Survive in 2023? Some miners have held onto the bitcoin they mined, opting instead to finance operations with debt and other capital, which works really well – until it doesn’t.

UK Enforces Crypto Tax Break for Foreigners Using Local Brokers

CoinDesk

2023. Jan. 01. 10:00

UK Enforces Crypto Tax Break for Foreigners Using Local Brokers The measures now in effect are part of the government's plans to turn the country into a crypto hub.