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2023. Nov. 30. 21:57
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Nov. 30-Dec. 6, with live updates throughout.2023. Nov. 30. 21:47
Republican Rep. French Hill and Democrat Rep. Jim Himes see potential future floor votes for crypto bills being key to convincing the Democrat-controlled Senate to play ball.2023. Nov. 30. 20:03
The findings have an echo of De Vries' previous criticisms of Bitcoin, which have hitherto centered on the electricity usage of bitcoin mining.2023. Nov. 30. 19:24
CoinDesk's Danny Nelson reported that Polygon paid DraftKings to be on the network, a furtive deal that only misrepresents consumer choice.2023. Nov. 30. 17:18
The bill is awaiting presidential approval.2023. Nov. 30. 16:46
The government could use a number of different ways to track down crypto tax evaders, CoinDesk was told.2023. Nov. 30. 16:45
Alex Tapscott, author of the recently published book Web3: Charting the Internet’s Next Economic and Cultural Frontier, takes us through Web3 investment opportunities in today’s Advisors.2023. Nov. 30. 16:37
A memecoin that was minted 15 minutes after Charlie Munger's death soared by more than 31,000% before losing 98% of its value over the subsequent 24-hours.2023. Nov. 30. 16:23
Expectation of U.S. approval of a spot bitcoin ETF has led to an increase in DeFi and NFT activity in recent months, the report said.2023. Nov. 30. 14:46
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Nov. 30-Dec. 6, with live updates throughout.2023. Nov. 30. 14:41
MicroStrategy is also looking to raise up to $750 million in a sale of class A common stock.2023. Nov. 30. 14:00
Decentralized infrastructure is the use of blockchain technology and token incentives to build physical networks so other projects don't need to incur the costs of buying and running their own equipment.2023. Nov. 30. 13:30
It's the first time Talos will be routing trades through a decentralized exchange.2023. Nov. 30. 13:03
AntPool said it would verify the identity of the sender if they sign an on-chain message via another bitcoin transaction using the same message – which will prove ownership.2023. Nov. 30. 13:01
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Nov. 30, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.2023. Nov. 30. 12:33
Blockchain networks are information networks, which can be leveraged to build new types of tools and experiences, Variant's Alana Levin writes.2023. Nov. 30. 12:21
The introduction of central bank digital currencies could have major implications on the stability, the report said.2023. Nov. 30. 12:13
In April, Esteban Cabrera Da Corte pleaded guilty to participating in a crypto scheme that defrauded U.S. banks of $4 million.2023. Nov. 30. 12:00
Polygon quietly gave DraftKings' validator preferential treatment while telling the public it was an "equal" member of the validator community.2023. Nov. 30. 12:00
Polygon quietly gave DraftKings' validator preferential treatment while telling the public it was an "equal" member of the validator community.2023. Nov. 30. 10:40
ProShares' BITO now has $1.47 billion in holdings, as a flurry of bitcoin ETF applications in the U.S. seemingly spurs institutional interest in the asset.2023. Nov. 30. 10:38
BitMEX is internally transferring its bitcoin holdings to a newer wallet type, according to on-chain firm CryptoQuant.2023. Nov. 30. 10:16
Hong Kong was once a hub for ICOs until regulators cracked down. Times have changed.2023. Nov. 30. 10:07
Ether is up 70% year-to-date, but NFT indexes are still down 16% in dollar terms and 50% when denominated in ether.2023. Nov. 30. 09:26
The sale of 38,668 COIN shares from the Ark Fintech Innovation ETF follows a similar offload on Monday.2023. Nov. 30. 06:25
Fasset, a digital asset investment platform, has won the licence to operate in Dubai as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP), allowing it to serve institutional investors, qualified investors and retail investors.2023. Nov. 30. 06:25
Fasset, a digital asset investment platform, has won the licence to operate in Dubai as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP), allowing it to serve institutional investors, qualified investors and retail investors.2023. Nov. 30. 00:30
Blockchain protocol Algorand (ALGO) has expanded its footprint in India by securing new partnerships with NASSCOM, India's trade body and chamber of commerce for the tech industry, T-Hub, a prominent innovation hub, and the Mann Deshi Foundation which supports India's first rural bank for women.2023. Nov. 29. 23:54
With hot competition between layer-2 technology providers like Optimism, Polygon and Matter Labs, Celo's choice is being closely watched by the blockchain industry.2023. Nov. 29. 22:32
FTX held shares of five Grayscale Trusts totaling $691 million and one Bitwise trust, amounting to $53 million as of Oct. 25, according to an earlier court filing.2023. Nov. 29. 21:30
The changes involve the fee structure, and how assets can be custodies for smoother share creation and redemptions2023. Nov. 29. 19:57
The U.S. Department of the Treasury is pressing lawmakers for a new set of powers that would give the government unprecedented enforcement and sanctions authority over the crypto sector, including the ability to roam well beyond American borders and get involved with transactions that don't involve its citizenry.2023. Nov. 29. 19:18
An in-depth magazine story about the SEC chair reveals the breadth of the man’s ambition and the limitations of his record.2023. Nov. 29. 19:17
Digital-asset markets are heating up, especially for blockchain tokens. In this week's Protocol issue, we highlight November's 19% jump in the CoinDesk Smart Contract Platforms Index (SMT), the biggest gain in 10 months.2023. Nov. 29. 18:53
Digital-asset markets are heating up, especially for blockchain tokens. In this week's Protocol issue, we highlight November's 19% jump in the CoinDesk Smart Contract Platforms Index (SMT), the biggest gain in 10 months.2023. Nov. 29. 18:44
Binance said it will end support for its BUSD stablecoin on Dec. 15, following the exchange's August announcement that it would “gradually” do so after Paxos, the company that actually issued it, was ordered to stop minting the coin in February.2023. Nov. 29. 18:21
Native token of the Iota ecosystem [IOTA] jumped 35% Wednesday on news about registering a development foundation in Abu Dhabi.2023. Nov. 29. 17:39
The startup said it created "only non-custodial" mining pool where miners get the new bitcoin block reward for mining directly from the network.2023. Nov. 29. 17:02
Blockchain.com President Lane Kassleman said in an interview that his firm’s SoFi partnership equates to hundreds of thousands of users and hundreds of millions of dollars.2023. Nov. 29. 16:58
An unknown entity has bought 11,268 bitcoin [BTC] worth $424 million since November 10 in what appears to be a time-weight average price (TWAP) accumulation strategy.2023. Nov. 29. 16:58
An unknown entity has bought 11,268 bitcoin [BTC] worth $424 million since November 10 in what appears to be a time-weight average price (TWAP) accumulation strategy.2023. Nov. 29. 16:45
After several years of being the next-big-thing, next year will be when tokenization of real-world assets really takes off, says Colin Butler, Global Head of Institutional Capital at Polygon Companies.2023. Nov. 29. 16:45
The staking market was the brightest spot in DeFi this year. The arrival of liquid staking token finance is set to turbocharge activity next year.2023. Nov. 29. 16:28
Wally Adeyemo, deputy secretary of the Treasury, said issuers outside the U.S. need to be forced to prevent abuse by terrorists.2023. Nov. 29. 16:05
TerraClassicUSD (USTC), the remnant stablecoin of the failed Terra blockchain, gained 300% in a week as plans of a bitcoin-backed revamp plan and a Binance perpetual contract listing unleashed a speculative frenzy.2023. Nov. 29. 15:58
The owner of Tomya was among 25 people detained in Turkey as the country prepares new crypto legislation.2023. Nov. 29. 15:48
The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Asset Control listed two crypto addresses tied to Sinbad, a mixing service, in its latest sanctions list.2023. Nov. 29. 15:03
Wormhole, which was recently separated from parent Jump Trading Group after it scaled back its crypto operations, is a developer platform which allows different blockchain networks to communicate with each other.2023. Nov. 29. 14:56
Copper Securities is working with Abu Dhabi’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority to have the appropriate approvals in place by early 2024.2023. Nov. 29. 14:45
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Nov. 23-29, with live updates throughout.2023. Nov. 29. 14:30
The token will be accessible to retail investors who don’t usually have the opportunity to invest in private companies without large checks and accreditation.2023. Nov. 29. 14:30
The roadmap paves the way for heightened performance for the layer-2 blockchain developed by BNB Chain.2023. Nov. 29. 13:01
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Nov. 29, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.2023. Nov. 29. 12:35
The group reportedly said Wednesday that it has "no indications of violations of money laundering and terrorist financing laws."2023. Nov. 29. 12:15
Santander Private Bank last week said it was offering bitcoin and ether trading for clients with accounts in Switzerland.2023. Nov. 29. 12:00
The idea of a yield-paying layer-2 blockchain atop Ethereum has clearly demonstrated market allure. But even the project's biggest investor has taken issue with the execution and marketing surrounding the initial rollout.2023. Nov. 29. 11:54
But supervision of bank-like crypto firms could be a pain for regulators, said Andrea Enria, chair of the supervisory board at the European Central Bank.2023. Nov. 29. 11:52
Doge-1 is a cube satellite that will orbit the moon and broadcast a video feed.2023. Nov. 29. 11:00
The funding round was led by G1.VC, Spirit Blockchain, Good News Ventures, K2.CA and Atoia Ventures, with Mintfox also participating.2023. Nov. 29. 10:46
The Treasury encouraged users to voluntarily disclose unpaid income or capital gains tax from crypto, NFT and utility token holdings.2023. Nov. 29. 10:16
The regulator is also seeking to have the platform blocked in the country.2023. Nov. 29. 10:02
The Singapore-based firm has proposed to pay creditors 3.35 cents on the dollar in its latest restructuring plan, according to Bloomberg, which cites people familiar with the matter.2023. Nov. 29. 09:29
The project is a first step in exploring privacy, security and scalability for central bank digital currency design, a report on the BIS initiative said.2023. Nov. 29. 06:57
Crypto market capitalization rose 2.3% in the past 24 hours.2023. Nov. 29. 04:55
The deal would see DCG repay $275 million it owes to Genesis by April.2023. Nov. 29. 04:45
Binance is paying literally billions of dollars and giving the U.S. government unfettered access to its books, while its founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao is looking at maybe a year and a half in federal prison. But Binance the exchange is still operating, while federal prosecutors are admitting in court filings that CZ still has most of his money.2023. Nov. 28. 21:54
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Nov. 23-29, with live updates throughout.2023. Nov. 28. 20:57
The internet was supposed to make us more liberated and healthier. Instead, it stole our data, freedom and mental health, says Project Liberty Founder Frank McCourt, who’s advancing a new digital infrastructure to support a better web and better world.2023. Nov. 28. 20:13
Vitalik Buterin thoughtful musings on techno-optimism contrast with VC Marc Andreessen’s recent writings.2023. Nov. 28. 19:28
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says the industry can finally close the chapter of bad actors after the recent settlement between Binance and the U.S. Department of Justice.2023. Nov. 28. 18:46
Expert witnesses answered lawmaker questions on holding limits, impact on banking systems and privacy for an EU central bank digital currency.2023. Nov. 28. 17:59
COP28 kicks off in the UAE this week. While it is likely to deliver the usual ineffective hand-wringing, at significant cost, this year there is a twist: the presence of Bitcoin delegates shows just how far the industry has come, says Noelle Acheson.2023. Nov. 28. 17:26
The Securities and Futures Commission said it does not have the power to close unlicensed crypto exchanges.2023. Nov. 28. 17:24
An earlier-than-expected spot bitcoin ETF in the U.S. could be the catalyst, said the bank.2023. Nov. 28. 17:13
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Nov. 23-29, with live updates throughout.2023. Nov. 28. 16:39
The recently hawkish Fed governor said rate cuts could be on the agenda if inflation continues to decline.2023. Nov. 28. 16:15
The Bank for International Settlements has been calling on countries to prepare for CBDCs as governments face backlash over privacy concerns.2023. Nov. 28. 16:02
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Nov. 23-29, with live updates throughout.2023. Nov. 28. 15:27
A central bank digital currency (CBDC) could also be used to deregulate banking activities and help the banking sector grow, Miguel Fernández Ordóñez said during a European Parliament hearing on a digital euro.2023. Nov. 28. 15:09
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Nov. 23-29, with live updates throughout.2023. Nov. 28. 15:00
Setter aims to address "the complexity and unfriendliness of current wallet technologies," making entry into Web3 a seamless experience for more users.2023. Nov. 28. 14:09
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Nov. 23-29, with live updates throughout.2023. Nov. 28. 13:01
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Nov. 28, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.2023. Nov. 28. 12:38
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Nov. 23-29, with live updates throughout.2023. Nov. 28. 12:32
The rare signal indicates TradFi has a long exposure but not via spot, one observer said.2023. Nov. 28. 12:00
The gaming and metaverse-focused firm declined to provide details of the investment.2023. Nov. 28. 11:55
The Ark Fintech Innovation ETF sold 43,956 COIN shares and bought $1.2 million worth of Robinhood stock.2023. Nov. 28. 10:55
A new report by the Financial Stability Board said further assessments of possible implications are required because "significant information gaps remain."2023. Nov. 28. 10:25
The European Parliament's Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection calls for the bloc to shape virtual worlds according to EU values.2023. Nov. 28. 09:16
The former BitMEX CEO said the record-breaking penalties against Binance represent an institutional bias against the transformative impact of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.2023. Nov. 28. 08:27
DOGE's market value has risen 14% to almost $11 billion this month.2023. Nov. 28. 06:45
Blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs has partnered with Australian cryptocurrency exchange Swyftx in an effort to combat scams in the nation.2023. Nov. 28. 05:45
Kronos Research was hacked in mid-November via stolen API keys, with the attacker making off with $25 million2023. Nov. 27. 22:07
Several major alternative cryptocurrencies including DYDX, Optimism (OP) and SUI dropped sharply as massive token unlocks weighed on prices.2023. Nov. 27. 21:11
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Nov. 23-29, with live updates throughout.2023. Nov. 27. 20:05
David Hoffman, cofounder, responds to criticism surrounding the media brand’s DAO. Should he have been more hands-on?2023. Nov. 27. 19:45
The race to provide a key bit of infrastructure for bitcoin [BTC] ETFs – custody services – hasn't actually been much of a race so far. Crypto exchange Coinbase has dominated so far, winning the job from the majority of applications from the likes of BlackRock, WisdomTree and Valkyrie.2023. Nov. 27. 19:45
The race to provide a key bit of infrastructure for bitcoin [BTC] ETFs – custody services – hasn't actually been much of a race so far. Crypto exchange Coinbase has dominated so far, winning the job from the majority of applications from the likes of BlackRock, WisdomTree and Valkyrie.2023. Nov. 27. 19:05
A district judge ordered Changpeng "CZ" Zhao to stay in the U.S. until he could make a proper ruling on a U.S. Department of Justice motion to block him from returning to his home in the UAE.2023. Nov. 27. 18:28
Pro-market digital assets regulation and growing interest from large institutions are among the factors of the success so far, said Hashdex's CEO.2023. Nov. 27. 16:29
Crypto investment funds last week attracted their largest inflow this year, extending their strongest run since the 2021 bull market as anticipation for a spot bitcoin [BTC] exchange-traded fund (ETF) continued to entice investors.2023. Nov. 27. 14:15
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Nov. 23-29, with live updates throughout.2023. Nov. 27. 13:06
Almost two-thirds of Israel's Tron seizures were in 2023, including 39 from wallets Israel said in June were owned by Lebanon's Hezbollah and 26 in July from Hamas ally Palestinian Islamic Jihad.2023. Nov. 27. 13:01
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Nov. 27, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.2023. Nov. 27. 11:48
The FCA is currently exploring whether it could determine money laundering registration applications more quickly for firms already authorized, the report said.2023. Nov. 27. 11:32
The Fed is priced to be the most dovish among advanced nation central banks in 2024, with traders anticipating at least 100 basis points of interest-rate cuts.2023. Nov. 27. 09:38
The sales took place as the discount for Grayscale's bitcoin investment vehicle narrowed to its lowest in over two years, a sign of escalating optimism that a spot bitcoin ETF will finally be approved in the U.S.2023. Nov. 27. 08:00
Earlier this month, Ripple-owned infrastructure provider Metaco said it was working with banking powerhouse HSBC.2023. Nov. 27. 07:12
Cosmos' founder Jae Kwon urged his followers to split the chain into two following a decision by the community to approve a reduction in ATOM's inflation to 10% from 14%.2023. Nov. 27. 07:12
Cosmos' founder Jae Kwon urged his followers to split the chain into two following a decision by the community to approve a reduction in ATOM's inflation to 10% from 14%.2023. Nov. 27. 05:08
U.S. argues that Binance's former CEO should remain free until sentencing – but only in the U.S.2023. Nov. 24. 23:42
Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao should be allowed to return to the UAE, where he is a citizen and lives, ahead of his February sentencing, his lawyers said, pushing back against a U.S. Department of Justice filing asking he not be allowed to leave the country.2023. Nov. 24. 17:42
The firms said opposition doesn't mean a "wholesale release" of all documents.2023. Nov. 24. 16:53
Bitcoin [BTC] has risen above $38,000 for the first time since May 2022 after battling this level for the past two weeks.2023. Nov. 24. 16:41
BLUR, the native token of non-fungible token (NFT) platform Blur surged by 22% on Friday after being listed on Binance's convert feature.2023. Nov. 24. 15:03
With smoking now banned, the age-old practise of paying for certain goods and services with cigarettes has given way to trading preserved fish.2023. Nov. 24. 13:19
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Nov. 24, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.2023. Nov. 24. 13:11
The Bitcoin hashrate has been climbing steadily all year, and Antpool has edged ahead of Foundry while stockpiling bitcoin.2023. Nov. 24. 13:11
The Bitcoin hashrate has been climbing steadily all year, and Antpool has edged ahead of Foundry while stockpiling bitcoin.2023. Nov. 24. 12:31
The publicly traded company joins crypto-native firms HashKey Exchange and OSL Digital Securities with a license.2023. Nov. 24. 12:12
FLIP, the native token of cross-chain swap platform ChainFlip, surged more than 150% to as high as $5.94 on its first day of trading.2023. Nov. 24. 09:58
The bitcoin price could come under pressure as some of the money is likely to completely exit the ecosystem, the report said.2023. Nov. 24. 09:40
The settlement will significantly reduce the potential systemic risk emanating from a hypothetical collapse of the crypto exchange, the report said.2023. Nov. 24. 09:10
Minister will decide if Kwon will be extradited to the U.S. or South Korea.2023. Nov. 24. 09:06
The attacker had said negotiations would start when they are "fully rested," and hasn't been heard from since.2023. Nov. 24. 08:26
The pullbacks have become less deep over the past three weeks, suggesting the building up of bullish sentiment, one observer said.2023. Nov. 23. 16:45
How does bitcoin fit in your portfolio? Zach Pandl from Grayscale takes us through the investment thesis.2023. Nov. 23. 15:07
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has released the final tranche of its responses to feedback on a consultation paper of proposed regulations for crypto service providers.2023. Nov. 23. 14:48
Someone paid $3.1 million in transaction fees for a bitcoin [BTC] transfer on Thursday. Bitcoin miner Antpool was rewarded for mining the block, it received the standard 6.25 BTC as well as 85.2163 BTC in fees for all transactions included in the block, on-chain data shows.2023. Nov. 23. 13:01
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Nov. 23, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.2023. Nov. 23. 12:29
The move appears to be in anticipation of the approval of spot bitcoin ETFs.2023. Nov. 23. 11:25
Blast, a layer-2 blockchain that will go live in March, has garnered more than $225 million in staked assets since Monday, but many crypto investors remain skeptical.2023. Nov. 23. 10:18
The Bank of Korea sees a CBDC as a potential answer to problems with existing government-issued grant systems, such as during the COVID-19 pandemic or childcare vouchers.2023. Nov. 23. 10:18
The Bank of Korea sees a CBDC as a potential answer to problems with existing government-issued grant systems, such as during the COVID-19 pandemic or childcare vouchers.2023. Nov. 23. 09:09
The bank will start its crypto services to customers in Vienna, in partnership with Bitpanda.2023. Nov. 23. 06:06
It appears bitcoin holders are not planning on offloading inventory at these price levels or any time soon, one observer said.2023. Nov. 23. 02:20
Decentralized Exchange had over $80 million in total value locked before the incident.2023. Nov. 22. 20:06
After a blockchain sleuth reported that the Bitcoin mining pool may have censored a transaction from an address blacklisted by U.S. authorities, critics responded, and so did the project's co-founder.2023. Nov. 22. 19:35
The crypto exchange Binance's expensive deal with U.S. prosecutors this week bears harsh consequences, but could mean a positive outlook for the company in the long term.2023. Nov. 22. 19:33
The world's largest crypto exchange agreed to settle U.S. criminal charges and its founder and CEO pled guilty and agreed to step down from the company.2023. Nov. 22. 19:33
The world's largest crypto exchange agreed to settle U.S. criminal charges and its founder and CEO pled guilty and agreed to step down from the company.2023. Nov. 22. 19:33
The world's largest crypto exchange agreed to settle U.S. criminal charges and its founder and CEO pled guilty and agreed to step down from the company.2023. Nov. 22. 18:05
In this week's edition of The Protocol newsletter, we share a few trends stand out to close 2023: the proliferation of Ethereum layer-2 networks, the ascendancy of zero-knowledge cryptography and the appearance of tokens, smart contracts and now file hosting on the Bitcoin blockchain.2023. Nov. 22. 16:45
The metric helps investors and users to understand whether a blockchain is going to merely survive, or thrive, says Todd Groth, head of research at CoinDesk Indices.2023. Nov. 22. 16:45
Blue-chip institutions including Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan are trialing digital asset offerings, seeking cost savings and efficiencies.2023. Nov. 22. 16:02
Conceptual artist and legal scholar Brian Frye says inaccessible crypto tokens cannot be sold, but can be donated — with potentially significant tax benefits.2023. Nov. 22. 13:14
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Nov. 22, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.2023. Nov. 22. 13:13
HTX withdrawals and deposits have been temporarily suspended, and all losses will be covered by the exchange, Sun said.2023. Nov. 22. 12:59
Oliver Tonkin has replaced Oliver von Landsberg-Sadie at the crypto banking firm.2023. Nov. 22. 12:15
The duo will help companies adhere to crypto regulations and advance anti-money laundering compliance programs.2023. Nov. 22. 10:37
Order book liquidity refers to the capacity to trade quickly at quoted prices.2023. Nov. 22. 10:11
Europe's "highly efficient" payment systems leave space to address social and financial concerns of a central bank digital currency, Pablo Hernández de Cos said.2023. Nov. 22. 09:11
The deal also removes the final hurdle before approval of a spot bitcoin ETF, the report said.2023. Nov. 22. 08:03
Data shows the exchange sits on over $67 billion worth of tokens, easing concerns of a possible bank run.2023. Nov. 22. 07:34
Crypto lender Genesis Global Capital has sued cryptocurrency exchange Gemini Trust, its former business partner, to recover more than $689 million.2023. Nov. 22. 07:29
We have seen interest in loading up more topside with strong demand for the March 2024 expiry calls, one OTC desk said.2023. Nov. 22. 07:29
We have seen interest in loading up more topside with strong demand for the March 2024 expiry calls, one OTC desk said.2023. Nov. 22. 06:17
"I’m looking forward to returning to openai, and building on our strong partnership with msft (Microsoft)," Altman said in a post early Wednesday.2023. Nov. 22. 05:55
The overnight price volatility in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies washed out a notable chunk of leverage from the market, with bitcoin alone seeing more than $65 million worth of liquidations in futures markets.2023. Nov. 22. 04:27
Some observers believe Binance's downfall has boosted the spot-ETF approval odds.2023. Nov. 22. 04:27
Some observers believe Binance's downfall has boosted the spot-ETF approval odds.2023. Nov. 22. 01:30
Binance is paying one of the largest fines in corporate history to the U.S. Department of Justice, while its founder and CEO, Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, stepped down from his role running the platform as part of a settlement with multiple federal agencies. Meanwhile, Kraken is facing a lawsuit from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that echoes the SEC's previous wave of suits.2023. Nov. 22. 00:42
Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao has been released from custody on a $175 million personal recognizance bond.2023. Nov. 21. 23:36
We probably will never see another company quite like Binance. Crypto itself might be borderless, but crypto companies are not beyond the reach of US law.2023. Nov. 21. 21:30
Crypto exchange Binance and its founder, Changpeng "CZ" Zhao will pay nearly $3 billion in fines to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to settling the regulator's lawsuit against it. The company is also settling with the U.S. Department of Justice and Treasury Department in parallel actions on Tuesday.2023. Nov. 21. 21:30
Crypto exchange Binance and its founder, Changpeng "CZ" Zhao will pay nearly $3 billion in fines to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to settling the regulator's lawsuit against it. The company is also settling with the U.S. Department of Justice and Treasury Department in parallel actions on Tuesday.2023. Nov. 21. 21:18
The former Binance CEO will remain a shareholder and a consultant for the company.2023. Nov. 21. 20:37
Crypto exchange Binance will leave the U.S., pay billions in fines and appoint a monitor for five years to settle charges with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC), the U.S. Treasury Department's money laundering and sanctions watchdogs, according to press releases shared Tuesday.2023. Nov. 21. 18:28
After the Securities and Exchange Commission sued Kraken, a small but trusted exchange, CoinDesk asked passersby for their views on crypto and regulation.2023. Nov. 21. 17:56
With two months to go before the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) faces another set of deadlines to decide on a large number of applications to form spot bitcoin exchange traded-funds (ETFs), analysts are speculating on how approval of such vehicles would impact the crypto industry.2023. Nov. 21. 17:00
Uranium3o8 is offering yellowcake-backed tokens on Uniswap through a partnership between Canadian firm Madison Metals and Sainmiguel Investments.2023. Nov. 21. 16:18
Hurting the mood on Tuesday morning was the DOJ announcement of significant cryptocurrency enforcement actions to come later this afternoon.2023. Nov. 21. 16:16
The DOJ will hold a press release later today to announce the settlement.2023. Nov. 21. 16:16
The DOJ will hold a press release later today to announce the settlement.2023. Nov. 21. 16:16
The DOJ will hold a press release later today to announce the settlement.2023. Nov. 21. 16:16
Richard Teng takes over as CEO of the world's largest crypto exchange.2023. Nov. 21. 15:35
ENS Founder Nick Johnson told CoinDesk he’s unhappy with Unstoppable Domains's patenting of work that he claims he produced and published earlier.2023. Nov. 21. 15:34
The market maker partnered with CME Group to meet the growing institutional investors' interest in gaining exposure to digital assets.2023. Nov. 21. 15:15
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has seized $9 million worth of the USDT stablecoin linked to organizations that exploited victims through "pig butchering" scams.2023. Nov. 21. 13:30
Colony Lab will set up a network validator and invest in an index that tracks prominent Avalanche projects.2023. Nov. 21. 13:01
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Nov. 21, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.2023. Nov. 21. 11:28
Phoenix was looking to sell almost 18% of the company for a target raise of $368 million.2023. Nov. 21. 11:01
AI has the potential to improve productivity and enhance bank returns, the report said.2023. Nov. 21. 10:32
The minutes of the Nov. 1 Fed meeting may be outdated, given the post-meeting softness in economic data and resulting expectations for renewed interest-rate cuts in 2024.2023. Nov. 21. 10:11
Ether (ETH) lost 0.5%, while dogecoin (DOGE) and solana (SOL) slumped as much as 5% as traders likely took profits.2023. Nov. 21. 09:31
Tether deposited the funds with a subsidiary of investment bank Britannia Financial, according to the report, which cited filings made in the High Court.2023. Nov. 21. 09:19
The country hopes to align local requirements with those proposed by international banking regulators.2023. Nov. 21. 09:05
All trading on the platform will be disabled on Dec. 4, several months after Bittrex's U.S. arm filed for bankruptcy and stopped operations.2023. Nov. 21. 08:09
Blast boasts prominent investors Paradigm and eGirl Capital among others, but there’s no way to withdraw funds until February.2023. Nov. 21. 07:55
Crypto lender Celsius will transition to a new company that focuses only on Bitcoin mining, a shift from an earlier reorganization plan that included a focus on staking too.2023. Nov. 21. 07:33
24 hours ago, prediction markets were almost certain that Altman wouldn't be back as OpenAI's CEO. Now the market's answer to that question has changed twice.2023. Nov. 21. 06:46
FTX-backed artificial intelligence company Anthropic's CEO and co-founder Dario Amodei declined an offer from OpenAI's board of directors to merge, according to a news report.2023. Nov. 21. 06:27
The Securities and Exchange Commission is doubling down on its allegations that certain crypto assets are securities. These allegations haven't dampened investor enthusiasm for the tokens.2023. Nov. 20. 22:41
Crypto exchange Kraken commingled customer and corporate funds while operating as an unregistered broker, clearing agency and dealer, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) alleged in a new lawsuit Monday.2023. Nov. 20. 20:45
Pyth Network's speed-focused oracle service aims to challenge Chainlink as the go-to data source for blockchain finance.2023. Nov. 20. 19:39
A16z’s general partner tells Jeff Wilser why the blue-chip venture fund is "100% committed on crypto as a space."2023. Nov. 20. 18:01
Crypto exchange Binance could reportedly soon be paying $4 billion to settle multiple U.S. criminal charges.2023. Nov. 20. 17:59
The team behind SolanaFM thinks the new block explorer will be more accessible.2023. Nov. 20. 17:51
The victory of Javier Milei in Argentina’s general election is good news, but not in the way many crypto enthusiasts seem to think. Noelle Acheson looks at the pros and cons to the abrupt change the South American nation is about to undergo.2023. Nov. 20. 17:43
A resolution could come as soon as the end of this month, Bloomberg reports.2023. Nov. 20. 15:58
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission wants more information about the assets of the former crypto lender, which is reorganizing through bankruptcy, a person familiar with the matter said.2023. Nov. 20. 15:34
Pricing oracle network Pyth has issued its native token [PYTH] with 90,000 wallets being eligible to receive the airdrop.2023. Nov. 20. 14:16
Stablecoin issuer Tether has frozen $225 million worth of its stablecoin following an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) into an international human trafficking syndicate in Southeast Asia.2023. Nov. 20. 14:00
The bitcoin mining services firm has previously shipped over $245 million worth of equipment to more than 30 countries.2023. Nov. 20. 13:23
Bullish, which is run by former NYSE President Tom Farley, bought 100% of CoinDesk from crypto-focused venture capital firm DCG in an all-cash deal.2023. Nov. 20. 13:01
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Nov. 20, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.2023. Nov. 20. 11:49
Crypto markets added some 2% in the past 24 hours, with artificial intelligence-focused tokens driving the most gains for weekend traders.2023. Nov. 20. 11:21
The platform, Start, will begin operating on Dec. 25 with a $20 million real-estate securities issue.2023. Nov. 20. 10:43
The notional open interest in BTC options listed on Deribit rose to a record $15 billion last week as traders scrambled to take bullish exposure.2023. Nov. 20. 10:37
OpenAI ousted Sam Altman as its chief last week after the board said it no longer had confidence in his ability to lead the company.2023. Nov. 20. 09:32
The world’s largest cryptocurrency is expected to benefit from a number of positive catalysts in 2024, the report said.2023. Nov. 20. 09:20
Santander Private Banking International is offering buy, sell and hold services with bitcoin and ether to clients in Switzerland.2023. Nov. 20. 09:20
Santander Private Banking International is offering buy, sell and hold services with bitcoin and ether to clients in Switzerland.2023. Nov. 20. 09:11
Altman and other departed OpenAI staff will join a new advanced AI research team at the software giant.2023. Nov. 20. 07:44
Over $250,000 in liquidity was built up in prediction market contracts on Polymarket over the weekend, from the serious to the absurd.2023. Nov. 20. 07:13
Developments in key AI companies sometimes drive gains in AI-focused tokens as traders bet on the long-term growth of such tokens.2023. Nov. 20. 07:02
Historically, increased inflows into exchange wallets have presaged bull market pauses or price pullbacks.2023. Nov. 20. 00:38
The self-described anarcho-capitalist has been supportive of bitcoin, calling it "the return of money to its original creator, the private sector."2023. Nov. 19. 09:59
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Nov. 16-22, with live updates throughout.2023. Nov. 17. 21:07
Artificial intelligence (AI) company OpenAI ousted Sam Altman as CEO and from the board, the board of directors announced in a blog post Friday.2023. Nov. 17. 20:16
Language matters and crypto continues to play fast-and-loose with it, to its long-term detriment.2023. Nov. 17. 20:15
The move was expected and isn't having any immediate effect on the bitcoin price.2023. Nov. 17. 20:15
The move was expected and isn't having any immediate effect on the bitcoin price.2023. Nov. 17. 18:57
Although Jump has been scaling back its crypto-related operations, the reason for the business' parting of ways remains unclear, Bloomberg reported.2023. Nov. 17. 17:50
A study found that privacy increases participants’ willingness to use a CBDC by up to 60% when purchasing privacy-sensitive products.2023. Nov. 17. 17:09
The company’s collapse a year ago sent shockwaves through the world of crypto, but it changed very little in the new EU crypto regulation. Brussels is more interested in the question of what the pseudonymous crypto-asset world is good for, says Dea Markova.2023. Nov. 17. 16:44
Unpacking the IRS’ controversial new crypto tax regulation proposals.2023. Nov. 17. 16:00
Republic Crypto is launching R/Note, a tokenized security whose owners get payouts from the company's venture exits. It will live atop the Avalanche blockchain.2023. Nov. 17. 14:53
BitGo CEO Mike Belshe said it's "quite likely" the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will reject a series of spot bitcoin ETF applications despite industrywide optimism.2023. Nov. 17. 14:00
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Nov. 16-22, with live updates throughout.2023. Nov. 17. 13:49
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Nov. 17, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.2023. Nov. 17. 11:19
The widespread use of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) does not have enough justification at the moment as customers are so comfortable using today's type of money, a senior Mastercard official has said.2023. Nov. 17. 10:38
Trading interest in DOGE bets rose over 40% in the past 24 hours to reach their highest levels since April.2023. Nov. 17. 10:20
Notable booms include Loom Network’s LOOM, whose price surged approximately ten times over two months, and HIFI, whose prices spiked by 6,600% in September alone.2023. Nov. 17. 09:43
Charts related to global central banks, U.S. financial conditions and the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield suggest the path of least resistance for the cryptocurrency is upward.2023. Nov. 17. 08:34
The recommendations are meant to help establish a global regulatory response to the risks posed by crypto asset service providers.2023. Nov. 17. 04:54
AVAX is up 8% in the last 24 hours, while bitcoin is trading below $36,500.2023. Nov. 16. 21:50
Multiple U.S. states have ordered GS Partners to halt operations, accusing the company of defrauding investors in a number of crypto schemes, including tokenized pieces of a Dubai skyscraper and stakes of metaverse property.2023. Nov. 16. 21:49
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Nov. 16-22, with live updates throughout.2023. Nov. 16. 21:44
The SEC delaying decision about spot BTC ETFs could leave the market without a catalyst until early January, halting the crypto rally's momentum, K33 analysts said this week.2023. Nov. 16. 21:34
Bitcoin payments firm Strike has expanded its services on a global scale, now allowing users in 36 countries (soon to be 65+) beyond the U.S. to buy bitcoin through the app, founder Jack Mallers announced in a blog post Thursday.2023. Nov. 16. 18:43
Three men duped New York-area banks into shelling out more than $10 million and tried to make off with the money by converting it to crypto, U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said Thursday in a statement.2023. Nov. 16. 18:05
Bankman-Fried may have been convicted, but The Bahamas appears to be dealing with the stigma of rolling out a red carpet for FTX.2023. Nov. 16. 16:54
Taproot Wizards, which describes itself as "magic internet JPEGs", offers a collection of Microsoft Paint images of wizards harking back to a 2013 bitcoin meme: "magic internet money."2023. Nov. 16. 16:48
The Claim Process for the Pyth Network Retrospective Airdrop will open on Monday, Nov 20 at 2 PM UTC.2023. Nov. 16. 16:45
Darwood Khan from Alix Partners looks at on-chain analytics, tracing tools and just how much illicit activity leverages crypto and discusses why advisors should learn about blockchain technology.2023. Nov. 16. 16:14
The option, which expires at the end of March, gives the company a foothold in the U.S. ETF market as speculation whirls around the approval of a spot bitcoin product.2023. Nov. 16. 16:00
The move allows users to access the liquidity of bitcoin on decentralized finance (DeFi) without going through intermediaries like wrappers.2023. Nov. 16. 15:14
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Nov. 16-22, with live updates throughout.2023. Nov. 16. 15:05
The government has said it won't extend certain regulatory exemptions reserved for foreign TradFi firms to crypto.2023. Nov. 16. 14:00
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has a message for most of the employees at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) if he's elected to the White House: You're fired. And everybody still left at their desks would need to back off the crypto industry, according to the candidate's new policy strategy for U.S. digital assets.2023. Nov. 16. 13:01
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Nov. 16, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.2023. Nov. 16. 12:58
Dogecoin community plans to send a physical token to the Moon in a December mission by space payload transporter Astrobotic.2023. Nov. 16. 12:55
Henson Orser, the CEO of VARA, Dubai's crypto regulator, is set to leave the job and will be replaced by a partner at PwC.2023. Nov. 16. 11:48
The CoinDesk Market Index has added almost 4% in the past 24 hours.2023. Nov. 16. 11:31
The S-1 form follows the registration of a corporate entity called "iShares Ethereum Trust" in Delaware.2023. Nov. 16. 11:31
The S-1 form follows the registration of a corporate entity called "iShares Ethereum Trust" in Delaware.2023. Nov. 16. 11:31
The S-1 form follows the registration of a corporate entity called "iShares Ethereum Trust" in Delaware.2023. Nov. 16. 11:16
The trials are part of a broader initiative to test digital money, including tokenization of banking assets.2023. Nov. 16. 10:41
Overall capitalization of such tokens has risen over 21% in the past 24 hours, outperforming most other token sectors.2023. Nov. 16. 10:40
The founder of Terraform Labs was sentenced to four months in prison, and faces extradition following the completion of his sentence.2023. Nov. 16. 09:39
The Bureau of the Treasury has set a minimum target of 10 billion pesos.2023. Nov. 16. 09:20
The marketplace will allow developers to directly build, publish, and update games on the platform.2023. Nov. 16. 09:10
Options market positioning and dovish Fed expectations indicate the path of least resistance is on the higher side.2023. Nov. 16. 06:56
A letter by a bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has urged the U.S. Treasury to revise its proposed digital-assets taxation regime.2023. Nov. 16. 05:38
Ravi Menon, the Managing Director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, said crypto has performed poorly as a medium of exchange or store of value.2023. Nov. 16. 05:30
The fund snapped up COIN at an average price of $70.5 in the third quarter, achieving a 40% profit from investment.2023. Nov. 16. 03:46
Jason Fang and Sora Ventures have opened up shop with a marquee office in Taipei 101, and want to revolutionize science with the bitcoin blockchain.2023. Nov. 16. 02:00
Paxos, a cryptocurrency brokerage firm, has received a preliminary license from regulators to offer digital payment token services in Singapore, the company said Wednesday in a statement.2023. Nov. 15. 23:57
The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has said it strengthened its guidelines for listing or de-listing cryptocurrencies in a move to beef up protections for crypto investors throughout the state, NYDFS Superintendent Adrienne A. Harris said Wednesday in a statement.2023. Nov. 15. 22:53
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Nov. 16-22, with live updates throughout.2023. Nov. 15. 22:53
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Nov. 16-22, with live updates throughout.2023. Nov. 15. 22:00
Jason Fang and Sora Ventures have opened up shop with a marquee office in Taipei 101, and want to revolutionize science with the bitcoin blockchain.2023. Nov. 15. 20:28
Cryptocurrencies Wednesday roared back from yesterday's drubbing, with bitcoin [BTC] nearing a new 18-month high just shy of $38,000 after tumbling below $35,000 at one point on Tuesday.2023. Nov. 15. 19:03
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is delaying any decision on efforts by Hashdex and Grayscale to convert existing investment products into exchange-traded funds, according to a set of filings on Wednesday.2023. Nov. 15. 18:43
In this week's edition of The Protocol newsletter, we share a few trends stand out to close 2023: the proliferation of Ethereum layer-2 networks, the ascendancy of zero-knowledge cryptography and the appearance of tokens, smart contracts and now file hosting on the Bitcoin blockchain.2023. Nov. 15. 18:38
A group of lawmakers led by2023. Nov. 15. 17:12
Newly-launched modular blockchain Celestia has experienced a slow start in terms of on-chain activity, but that hasn't reduced the appetite of traders who have spurred a speculative rally to $6.30, 200% higher than when it debuted at around $2.10 two weeks ago.2023. Nov. 15. 17:07
Boyaa Interactive unveiled plans this week to potentially buy up to $100 million worth of cryptocurrencies, mostly bitcoin [BTC] and ether [ETH] within a year.2023. Nov. 15. 16:45
As FTX showed, operators in digital asset markets need to improve corporate governance standards. Here are the key components as the industry readies for another possible bull run.2023. Nov. 15. 16:45
The SEC’s Custody Rule requiring advisors to safeguard digital assets has big implications for advisors working in the crypto industry, says Nathan McCauley, CEO and Co-Founder of Anchorage Digital.2023. Nov. 15. 16:20
The International Monetary Fund's planned CBDC handbook offers guidance for policymakers on how to explore digital versions of sovereign currencies.2023. Nov. 15. 16:11
U.S. regulators don't have any more authority now to head off another major crypto collapse than they did when FTX imploded and took much of the industry with it, said Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Rostin Behnam.2023. Nov. 15. 15:58
In Europe and the U.S., there are a host of initiatives placing new requirements on participants in digital asset markets to report on transactions and meet other new provisions.2023. Nov. 15. 15:00
Intent-centric programs are quietly transforming how we operate on blockchains, but they bring risks as well as benefits.2023. Nov. 15. 15:00
The company has earmarked the funds for expansion, creating private funds for institutional investors and crafting a framework for tokenized public funds that U.S. clients can access.2023. Nov. 15. 14:43
It's been a bit more than two years since the country made bitcoin legal tender there.2023. Nov. 15. 14:38
Remittances are one of the most compelling use cases for stablecoins, offering fast, non-stop settlements and cheap transactions using blockchains as payment rail.2023. Nov. 15. 13:50
Infura, from the Ethereum developer ConsenSys, is so dominant that it's been cast as a potential single point of failure. Now it's creating a "decentralized infrastructure network" to help protect against outages – enlisting a "federated" group of partners.2023. Nov. 15. 13:16
It's the first German full-service bank to be granted the custody license, according to a statement.2023. Nov. 15. 13:09
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Nov. 15, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.2023. Nov. 15. 13:00
NHL Breakaway launches with Sweet, a platform for brands to create NFT collectibles under the Ethereum ERC-721 standard on Polygon and the Ethereum mainnet, as well as the Tezos NFT standard.2023. Nov. 15. 12:58
The National Bank of Kazakhstan plans to implement a digital tenge by the end of 2025.2023. Nov. 15. 12:32
The tokens crossed $63, reaching a level previously seen in May 2022. Trading volumes spiked to over $3.5 billion, up more than 70% from average levels of $2 billion each day at the start of November.2023. Nov. 15. 12:00
The Kinto network, built with the Optimism's OP Stack, features native know-your-customer (KYC) checks and investor accreditation mechanism to help onboard regulated financial institutions.2023. Nov. 15. 10:43
The public sector should continue to prepare for CBDC deployment, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said.2023. Nov. 15. 10:34
The charitable foundation established by the eight-time WBC champion will use the Shibarium blockchain to optimize fundraising, distribution, and other operations.2023. Nov. 15. 10:24
DYDX, the native token of the newly released eponymous chain and decentralized exchange, has risen by more than 20% in the past 24 hours, just 16 days before more than $500 million worth of the tokens will be released to early investors and core team members.2023. Nov. 15. 10:00
Redstone is operating in testnet, and aims to be cost-effective for on-chain games and decentralized applications.2023. Nov. 15. 09:54
The test will explore bilateral digital asset trades, foreign currency payments, multicurrency clearing and settlement, fund management and automated portfolio rebalancing.2023. Nov. 15. 09:54
The test will explore bilateral digital asset trades, foreign currency payments, multicurrency clearing and settlement, fund management and automated portfolio rebalancing.2023. Nov. 15. 09:31
Libeara will enable the creation of a tokenized Singapore dollar government bond fund.2023. Nov. 15. 09:20
The notional open interest in the global BTC options market stood at $17.5 billion at press time, while open interest in the futures market was $15.84 billion.2023. Nov. 15. 08:51
The Federal Reserve continues to pilot a central bank digital currency, but will not issue one without executive branch and Congressional support, the report said.2023. Nov. 15. 07:42
Large movements in spot markets led to open interest surging to $35 billion over the weekend, indicating highly leveraged bets from traders hoping for even higher prices.2023. Nov. 15. 07:30
Asset manager CoinShares along with crypto custody joint venture Komainu are aiming for TradFi standards in derivatives settlement with much reduced counterparty risk.2023. Nov. 15. 05:52
The 90 day net change in the supply of the top four stablecoins has flipped positive, indicating an inflow of capital into the market.2023. Nov. 15. 05:19
The exchange's valuation in the $110 million round was less than half of its previous $14 billion valuation, according to the report.2023. Nov. 15. 05:00
This final approval allows the firm to offer digital asset custodial services to institutional clients and sophisticated investors in Dubai.2023. Nov. 15. 04:42
The aim of the project was to allow wealth managers to tokenize funds and to be able to purchase and rebalance positions in tokenized assets across multiple interconnected chains.2023. Nov. 15. 01:18
India's Supreme Court has turned away a petition that sought to direct the government and relevant authorities to frame guidelines for regulating the trading and mining of cryptocurrencies.2023. Nov. 14. 22:21
Tuesday's sharp decline in crypto prices spurred the largest daily leveraged long liquidation since August, CoinGlass data shows.2023. Nov. 14. 21:00
An unexpected slowdown in inflation sent stock and bond markets sharply higher, but crypto was left out, possibly due to declining enthusiasm about the imminent approval of a spot bitcoin ETF.2023. Nov. 14. 20:23
Delaware's Department of Justice may be investigating the fake filing made for an apparent XRP exchange-traded fund.2023. Nov. 14. 20:03
The developer behind the Mutant Ape Planet non-fungible token (NFT) collection – a knockoff of the Mutant Ape Yacht Club NFTs – pleaded guilty on Tuesday to defrauding buyers in a rug pull that netted almost $3 million, according to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).2023. Nov. 14. 18:30
Some sectors of the crypto industry were excited (and/or confused) by an apparent BlackRock XRP Trust filing in the state of Delaware, suggesting the massive asset manager may try to launch an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) after applying to launch bitcoin and ether ETFs. But, this filing was "false."2023. Nov. 14. 17:45
Linda Lacewell, who helped modernize New York’s regime for crypto startups, offers advice to California regulators about setting up a similar scheme there.2023. Nov. 14. 16:42
David Kemmerer anticipates the unintended consequences of proposed new regulations on brokers reporting crypto transactions. Expensive “tax experts” are set to benefit financially, he says, even if ordinary investors won’t.2023. Nov. 14. 16:41
Wood said Gensler's concerns that bitcoin is prone to market manipulation, one of the barriers to the approval of a spot BTC ETF in the U.S., belie his perfectly sound cryptocurrency knowledge.2023. Nov. 14. 16:22
The OKB token will be used for gas fees on the new chain, which comes as rival crypto exchanges including Coinbase and reportedly Kraken are pursuing their own layer-2 projects.2023. Nov. 14. 16:15
OMG, the native token of the OMG Network, surged 16% to a six-month high of $0.77 after Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin published a blog post on how Plasma, the technology the network is based on, has the potential to reduce transaction fees and improve security.2023. Nov. 14. 15:22
The firm said it mined fewer coins due to a higher network difficulty, operational issues and the suspension of some operations.2023. Nov. 14. 14:00
Decentralized exchange dYdX will be the a user of CCTP, as the project expands beyond Arbitrum, Base, Ethereum and Optimism.2023. Nov. 14. 13:39
In addition to the headline beat, core CPI unexpectedly declined last month.2023. Nov. 14. 13:01
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Nov. 14, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.2023. Nov. 14. 11:58
It reached a $160 million capitalization on Monday, amassing over 13,000 holders and trading over $25 million in volume on decentralized exchanges.2023. Nov. 14. 11:58
It reached a $160 million capitalization on Monday, amassing over 13,000 holders and trading over $25 million in volume on decentralized exchanges.2023. Nov. 14. 11:20
BlockFi filed for bankruptcy in late November last year, in part because of the ripple effects of the sudden collapse of FTX, which triggered an automatic stay that halted proceedings between the two.2023. Nov. 14. 11:06
Australia's tax authority has clarified that its capital gains tax on crypto products also extends to wrapped tokens or token interaction with decentralized (DeFi) lending protocols.2023. Nov. 14. 10:48
MOON supply will be topped at 83 million tokens and moderators say they will continue to develop tools to help value accrual.2023. Nov. 14. 10:30
MeWe said at Consensus 2023 in April that it would be adopting the Polkadot parachain Frequency to bring self-sovereign blockchain-based identities to its 20 million users.2023. Nov. 14. 09:37
His predecessor, Andrew Griffith, will head up the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.2023. Nov. 14. 09:02
Spot ETFs are likely to lay the foundation for a more regulated market, with greater inclusion and a significant growth in demand, the report said.2023. Nov. 14. 08:04
SOL prices have risen 150% in the past month, making it the top-performing major cryptocurrency.2023. Nov. 14. 06:56
Prices jumped to 73 cents from 65 cents in a 25-minute period following a viral tweet that suggested financial behemoth BlackRock had filed for an XRP ETF in the U.S.2023. Nov. 14. 06:08
Cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com has been granted a licence to operate specified virtual asset service activities in Dubai.2023. Nov. 14. 00:00
DTCC, Euroclear, Nomura and WisdomTree also participated in the Series B funding round.2023. Nov. 13. 22:40
A fake BlackRock XRP Trust filing roiled the crypto market during U.S. afternoon hours, weighing on altcoins as the crypto rally cooled.2023. Nov. 13. 22:20
The open source protocol spearheaded by DeFi giant Stani Kulechov has released a bevy of new monetization features.2023. Nov. 13. 20:20
While crypto representatives and lawyers cautioned the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that its crypto tax proposal is a dangerous and improper overreach, questions posed by a panel of IRS and Department of the Treasury officials at a Monday hearing may reveal some flexibility in the rule as it's still being written.2023. Nov. 13. 18:39
The U.S. government tomorrow will report on October inflation data.2023. Nov. 13. 17:33
Two former colleagues of recently convicted Sam Bankman-Fried are building a new crypto exchange, just days after their former CEO was found guilty on seven charges of fraud.2023. Nov. 13. 17:30
Ethereum related products witnessed the largest amount of inflows since August 2022.2023. Nov. 13. 16:52
The proposal by Robin Linus, a core contributor to Bitcoin-based zero-knowledge proofs developer ZeroSync, sets out how an open market for content hosting could be created by "an atomic swap of coins for files."2023. Nov. 13. 16:48
The FTX estate says the funds were "preferentially" or "fraudulently" transferred to Bybit and affiliates in the lead-up to its November 2022, bankruptcy filing.2023. Nov. 13. 16:00
Wyatt, who previously served as president at Polygon Labs and had a stint at YouTube, joins as chief growth officer, where he will be in charge of helping developers build across Optimism’s ecosystem of blockchains.2023. Nov. 13. 15:56
Hackers that stole more than $60 million worth of crypto in six months are using a piece of code to bypass security alerts after maliciously gaining access to a private key.2023. Nov. 13. 15:37
The 6045 digital asset broker regulations are likely to greatly increase the cost of filing your crypto taxes, says Kirk David Phillips, CPA.2023. Nov. 13. 15:22
CBOE Digital, the crypto arm of the Chicago Board of Options Exchange, said it will list margined bitcoin and ether futures on Jan. 11.2023. Nov. 13. 14:38
Blockchain is not the problem, it is the solution to the problem the U.S. tax agency wants to solve through its highly controversial "broker rule."2023. Nov. 13. 14:33
Everything you need to know, courtesy of Jaimin Desai, CEO & Co-Founder of Reconcile, a tax optimization platform helping investors, business owners and high-income earners pay less tax.2023. Nov. 13. 14:09
2023. Nov. 13. 14:05
The end of the trial provides some clarity for FTX customers as to how the company’s bankruptcy might affect their taxes. But how the IRS might act in the context of illegal activity is unclear.2023. Nov. 13. 13:30
Singaporean venture capital firm Foresight Ventures has bought a majority stake in The Block, with the crypto media outlet being valued at $70 million.2023. Nov. 13. 13:30
Singaporean venture capital firm Foresight Ventures bought a majority stake in The Block, with the crypto media outlet being valued at $70 million.2023. Nov. 13. 13:30
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is gathering the final words now from a crypto sector that is arguing the agency's proposal for a digital-assets taxation regime is an existential threat to investor privacy and to decentralized crypto projects.2023. Nov. 13. 13:22
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Nov. 13, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.2023. Nov. 13. 13:20
A hacker seemingly stole $27 million worth of tether [USDT] from a wallet linked to the Binance deployer over the weekend, according to blockchain analyst ZachXBT.2023. Nov. 13. 13:10
Total liquidity for the token is a paltry $3.5 million on decentralized exchanges, meaning a single significant sale could instantly topple the rise.2023. Nov. 13. 12:32
Grayscale's Solana Trust (GSOL) is trading at $202 a share following a 653% rise since the start of September. The Trust's underlying asset, SOL, has trebled to $58 in the same period.2023. Nov. 13. 11:52
BitgetX HK, which launched in April, is withdrawing from Hong Kong and will shut operations on Dec. 13.2023. Nov. 13. 11:11
ARK offloaded 201,047 GBTC shares, worth around $5.9 million, from its Next Generation Internet ETF.2023. Nov. 13. 10:59
The bankrupt crypto lender is seeking court approval to settle the claims with a $33 million payment to defunct hedge fund 3AC.2023. Nov. 13. 10:10
Bithumb is aiming to close the market-share gap with fellow exchange Upbit, which has over 80% of the South Korean market.2023. Nov. 13. 09:24
Prices on the major cryptocurrencies stabilized after a rally at the end of the U.S. trading week, while crypto winter continues to thaw in every part of the market from bitcoin to ether and DEXs.2023. Nov. 13. 08:32
Digital assets have seen strong gains in the last month due to excitement about the potential approval of bitcoin spot ETFs, but this bullish sentiment may be misplaced, the report said.2023. Nov. 10. 21:27
Raft's R stablecoin lost its dollar peg, dropping as much as 50% in the immediate aftermath of the exploit.2023. Nov. 10. 21:04
How exchange-traded funds and futures contracts can reach TradFi and turbocharge the growth of crypto markets.2023. Nov. 10. 18:37
Stronger interest from institutional investors and a market with relatively few sellers could mean we’ve entered a new phase of the market, say FalconX’s Vivek Chauhan and David Lawant.2023. Nov. 10. 18:29
The proposed stablecoin, which tokenizes ownership of Treasuries, mentions BlackRock, Circle, Fireblocks and Coinfirm as "institutional partners."2023. Nov. 10. 14:09
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Nov. 9-15, with live updates throughout.2023. Nov. 10. 14:09
Defunct cryptocurrency exchange Hodlnaut will be wound up, according to a note from the company’s former interim judicial managers, Aaron Lee and Angela Ee.2023. Nov. 10. 13:36
Several countries with a sizeable interest in crypto, such as Turkey, India, China, Russia and all African nations, are not signatories to the statement.2023. Nov. 10. 13:01
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Nov. 10, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.2023. Nov. 10. 12:31
Crypto lender Celsius secured approval for its reorganization plan from a bankruptcy court on Thursday, marking an end to an ordeal that began when it filed for bankruptcy in July last year.2023. Nov. 10. 12:06
Cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex has had its hot wallets drained by hackers with an estimated loss of around $60 million.2023. Nov. 10. 11:05
Previously clients would need to set standing orders for payments to take place at a particular time; now they can program them to kick in when the relevant criteria are met.2023. Nov. 10. 10:52
BTC prices have doubled this year amid a spot ETF push by prominent traditional finance firms.2023. Nov. 10. 09:50
Saylor’s business software company, MicroStrategy, held more than 158,000 bitcoins as of Friday.2023. Nov. 10. 07:56
Fees spiked to as high as 270 gwei late on Thursday, the data shows, temporarily touching a level last seen in June 2022.2023. Nov. 10. 07:17
The news comes a day after HSBC, one of the world's largest banks, said it plans to start a digital-assets custody service for institutional clients.2023. Nov. 10. 05:26
CME's rise to the top rank highlights the growing institutional demand for bitcoin, as the venue is almost exclusively used by large traditional financial institutions, one analyst noted.2023. Nov. 10. 05:26
CME's rise to the top rank highlights the growing institutional demand for bitcoin, as the venue is almost exclusively used by large traditional financial institutions, one analyst noted.2023. Nov. 09. 22:59
Bitcoin hit an 18-month high near $38,000 before pulling back sharply.2023. Nov. 09. 21:33
The world's largest asset manager already made waves by seeking to list a bitcoin ETF2023. Nov. 09. 20:13
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Nov. 9-15, with live updates throughout.2023. Nov. 09. 18:49
We were full of “irrational exuberance” in November 2021.2023. Nov. 09. 16:45
In this week's issue of Crypto for Advisors, learn how brands are leveraging blockchain to innovate loyalty programs.2023. Nov. 09. 16:41
Asset management giant BlackRock registered a Delaware company for a spot ether trust, fueling speculations about a potential ETF filing.2023. Nov. 09. 16:00
The new fund will focus mainly on early-stage crypto projects, participating in seed-stage and Series A funding rounds.2023. Nov. 09. 15:47
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Nov. 9-15, with live updates throughout.2023. Nov. 09. 15:36
The final version of the bill's text, reviewed by CoinDesk in July, revealed that it contained a smart-contract kill switch clause.2023. Nov. 09. 15:32
BlackRock declined to comment on the filing.2023. Nov. 09. 15:00
The new “staking principles,” published by the Proof of Stake Alliance, aim to ensure consumer protections and promote innovation. Signers include Lido, Coinbase, Rocketpool, Blockdaemon.2023. Nov. 09. 14:17
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Nov. 9, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.2023. Nov. 09. 14:17
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Nov. 9, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.2023. Nov. 09. 14:00
Polygon Labs is offering a total of 110 million of its native token, MATIC, to projects in DeFi, gaming and social media, among others.2023. Nov. 09. 13:59
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Nov. 9-15, with live updates throughout.2023. Nov. 09. 13:19
FTT, the native token of defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has surged by 90% following comments from SEC chairman Gary Gensler in relation to a potential reboot of the exchange that collapsed one year ago.2023. Nov. 09. 13:19
FTT, the native token of defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has surged by 90% following comments from SEC chairman Gary Gensler in relation to a potential reboot of the exchange that collapsed one year ago.2023. Nov. 09. 12:35
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Nov. 9-15, with live updates throughout.2023. Nov. 09. 12:05
Bonk took center stage in the Solana ecosystem in January as sentiment around the blockchain network took a hit in the aftermath of the Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX exchange debacle.2023. Nov. 09. 11:28
India's most controversial crypto tax, the 1% TDS levy deducted at source, should be lowered to 0.01%, according to the findings of a new study.2023. Nov. 09. 11:14
COIN, MSTR, HOOD and mining stocks were all showing upward movement in pre-market trading after BTC rose to its highest level in 18 months.2023. Nov. 09. 11:07
As the spot ETF narrative hogs the limelight, the U.S. Treasury's recent decision to slow the pace of bond sales and worsening economic and geopolitical issues silently strengthen the bullish case in bitcoin.2023. Nov. 09. 11:00
We weren't really sure if it was the last day or not. The jury determining Sam Bankman-Fried's fate had begun deliberating the charges just a few hours before, after Judge Lewis Kaplan had spent much of the morning and some time after lunch reading out a 60-page charging document. Surely a case of this complexity – seven different charges, billions of dollars allegedly stolen, questions about whether witnesses were telling the truth – would take a while.2023. Nov. 09. 10:48
Huobi token [HT], the native token of cryptocurrency exchange HTX, has surged to a five-month high of $2.95 following a rapid increase in trading volume.2023. Nov. 09. 10:18
Rumors are persistent that the next Grand Theft Auto will have a GameFi element. Lawyers aren't so sure, but there's a catch.2023. Nov. 09. 10:06
SC Ventures and SBI Holdings' Digital Asset Joint Venture investment company will be established in UAE and focus on firms in market infrastructure, risk and compliance, DeFi and tokenization.2023. Nov. 09. 09:16
Policymakers from the Group of Seven advanced nations agreed to collectively coordinate scanning for early warning signs that may tip competition in digital markets.2023. Nov. 09. 09:16
Policymakers from the Group of Seven advanced nations agreed to collectively coordinate scanning for early warning signs that may tip competition in digital markets.2023. Nov. 09. 09:14
The DEX previously said traders lost a significant amount of ADA due to a “misunderstanding” about how the platform operates, but confirmed it would refund losses at the time.2023. Nov. 09. 07:51
The one-month call-put skew has risen above 10%, indicating a strongest bullish bias in 31 months.2023. Nov. 09. 07:49
India's Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the premier investigating police agency in the nation, has appointed digital asset custodian Liminal to manage seized digital assets.2023. Nov. 09. 07:13
Over $62 million in bitcoin shorts were liquidated in the past 24 hours, contributing to higher prices.2023. Nov. 09. 07:13
Over $62 million in bitcoin shorts were liquidated in the past 24 hours, contributing to higher prices.2023. Nov. 09. 07:13
Over $62 million in bitcoin shorts were liquidated in the past 24 hours, contributing to higher prices.2023. Nov. 09. 05:41
The fund continues to sell GBTC as shares have rallied 235% this year, outperforming bitcoin and traditional risk assets.2023. Nov. 09. 05:27
Numerous participants exhibited signs of photokeratitis, an ailment resulting from ultraviolet (UV) light exposure, after last weekend's event.2023. Nov. 09. 03:12
Bitwise's CIO sees future upside to bitcoin's price as the world's largest digital asset has 30% this month.2023. Nov. 08. 23:58
As the U.S. House of Representatives weighs legislation on next year's spending, a provision was added on Wednesday that would deprive funding from U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) enforcement actions against crypto businesses.2023. Nov. 08. 22:29
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Nov. 9-15, with live updates throughout.2023. Nov. 08. 22:20
Government officials would no longer be able to use networks developed by China that power crypto transactions, according to a new bipartisan bill.2023. Nov. 08. 21:39
The miner sees yearly mining power guidance exceeding/TKTK 23 EH/s this year.2023. Nov. 08. 21:24
Polygon's MATIC and Chainlink's LINK led altcoin gains Wednesday afternoon.2023. Nov. 08. 21:19
Proposed coalition of professional researchers could help "accelerate decision-making" at the Ethereum layer-2 project, but complaints have surfaced over the cost and potential conflicts of interest.2023. Nov. 08. 20:51
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has opened talks with Grayscale Investments on the details of the company's application to convert its trust product GBTC to a bitcoin spot exchange traded product (ETF), according to a person familiar with the back-and-forth, which could have momentous implications for the crypto industry.2023. Nov. 08. 20:34
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has one last short window, an eight-day period starting Thursday, if it wants to approve all 12 spot bitcoin (BTC) ETF applications this year, Bloomberg analysts wrote in a note on Wednesday.2023. Nov. 08. 20:34
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has one last short window, an eight-day period starting Thursday, if it wants to approve all 12 spot bitcoin (BTC) ETF applications this year, Bloomberg analysts wrote in a note on Wednesday.2023. Nov. 08. 18:25
In this week's edition of The Protocol newsletter, we explain how Kraken is reportedly considering launching its own layer-2 blockchain, following Coinbase's recent launch of a similar network, amidst a broader trend of companies creating Ethereum-based transaction solutions.2023. Nov. 08. 18:10
Higher fees are also boosting bottom lines for the industry's beleaguered miners, 21Shares noted.2023. Nov. 08. 18:10
Higher fees are also boosting bottom lines for the industry's beleaguered miners, 21Shares noted.2023. Nov. 08. 17:11
For stablecoins to be able to be used as a means of exchange they should be able to maintain their value during the day, economists at the Bank for International Settlements said.2023. Nov. 08. 16:45
Jordan Tonani from The Index Coop shares how the next bull-run will see more liquidity going into on-chain structured products.2023. Nov. 08. 16:45
Andy Baehr, managing director at CoinDesk Indices, explains how understanding and measuring Ethereum's integrated staking rate is key to driving innovation and acceptance of ETH-based financial products.2023. Nov. 08. 16:40
"It's no secret that I have a wallet with 250,000 Ethereum units," Lõhmus said in an interview with Estonian national radio channel Vikerraadio in late October.2023. Nov. 08. 15:50
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) on Monday published a discussion paper with proposals for a stablecoin regime. Though the country’s Conservative government has said it wants the U.K. to be a crypto hub and has managed to push through legislation that lets stablecoins be regulated as a means of payment, the FCA has been a strict regulator and it will do most of the supervision work involving the broader crypto sector.2023. Nov. 08. 15:00
The CEO of Edge & Node shares how The Graph network is supposed to help organize data for other protocols.2023. Nov. 08. 14:29
The project's new "NEAR DA" aims to provide an alternate venue that could handle data produced by Ethereum's fast-growing network or auxiliary blockchains or "layer-2 networks."2023. Nov. 08. 14:00
The feature went live on main network blockchain two months after it was released on testnet.2023. Nov. 08. 13:59
The aim of the tie-up is to allow for greater interoperability across chains.2023. Nov. 08. 13:31
Ritual's aim is to open access to the infrastructure that lies behind AI innovation, which at present "lies in the hands of a few powerful companies."2023. Nov. 08. 13:09
Three consultations on relevant rules will run until Feb. 8, 2024, the European Banking Authority has said.2023. Nov. 08. 13:09
Three consultations on relevant rules will run until Feb. 8, 2024, the European Banking Authority has said.2023. Nov. 08. 13:01
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Nov. 8, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.2023. Nov. 08. 12:47
The bank's Hong Kong unit can now deal in and distribute securities, including virtual assets-related products.2023. Nov. 08. 12:00
Excluding memecoins, some 293 new tokens were added to the CoinMarketCap website, less than a fourth what was added during the bull market of late 2021, according to new data compiled by the smart-contract auditor CertiK.2023. Nov. 08. 10:51
Such rewards have been made possible as the platform was the biggest recipient of Arbitrum’s arb (ARB) token grant following a community vote in October.2023. Nov. 08. 10:18
Central banks will have a limited role to play relative to the private sector in CBDC issuance, the group's general manager Agustín Carstens said.2023. Nov. 08. 09:50
The platform, planned for 2024, complements its new offering for tokenized gold as well as one for issuing digital assets.2023. Nov. 08. 08:01
"We have seen about $2 billion in demand for bitcoin-secured loans since we started offering them in September, " Two Prime's Alexander Blume said.2023. Nov. 08. 08:01
"We have seen about $2 billion in demand for bitcoin-secured loans since we started offering them in September, " Two Prime's Alexander Blume said.2023. Nov. 08. 07:47
TrustWallet's native token [TWT] has plunged over the past few hours after Binance, the exchange that acquired TrustWallet in 2018, releases its own competing web3 wallet.2023. Nov. 08. 07:47
Trust Wallet's native token [TWT] has plunged over the past few hours after Binance, the exchange that acquired TrustWallet in 2018, releases its own competing web3 wallet.2023. Nov. 08. 07:38
The trust is one of the only ways for institutional investors to gain exposure to LINK tokens through a regulated product.2023. Nov. 08. 07:30
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has released its web3 wallet that can be used to interact with the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem.2023. Nov. 08. 05:16
Coatue also marked down its stake in MoonPay by 90%2023. Nov. 08. 04:00
Ripple also announced product enhancements and license updates, including a focus on payments between enterprises and smaller businesses.2023. Nov. 07. 22:16
Half of the 2023 sanctions from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) targeted digital assets companies and individuals, according to the agency's annual enforcement snapshot released on Tuesday.2023. Nov. 07. 22:00
The crypto trading platform for EU will start in "coming weeks."2023. Nov. 07. 21:53
A proposed rule would let the CFPB supervise nonbank payment providers and transactions between people, including some crypto transactions.2023. Nov. 07. 21:23
But ended up as a failed leader.2023. Nov. 07. 17:30
The U.S. Treasury Department and IRS are poised to bring fresh crypto tax reporting rules into effect. The crypto industry largely seems opposed – the majority of comments I read urged caution or raised concerns about the proposal as written while only a relative few seemed to support it.2023. Nov. 07. 17:30
The U.S. Treasury Department and IRS are poised to bring fresh crypto tax reporting rules into effect. The crypto industry largely seems opposed – the majority of comments I read urged caution or raised concerns about the proposal as written while only a relative few seemed to support it.2023. Nov. 07. 17:27
The Ethereum blockchain settled $250 billion of transactions last week, the highest since mid-March, underpinning ether's bullish outlook.2023. Nov. 07. 17:18
Not only are institutions here, but they’re starting to eat the crypto-natives’ lunches. This is a catalyst for further development and innovation in the digital assets space, say Mark Arasaratnam and Ilan Solot at Marex.2023. Nov. 07. 17:15
The blockchain indexing protocol released a new roadmap to add features, in one of the project's biggest upgrades since a $50 million fundraising in 2022.2023. Nov. 07. 16:53
Tokenization of assets could be the answer to the risky complexities of settling the movement of funds and securities, said Michael Hsu, the acting head of the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.2023. Nov. 07. 16:07
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The announcement comes as Celestia's recent launch and airdrop has kindled interest in "modular" blockchain projects that can relieve the burden on primary networks like Ethereum.2023. Nov. 07. 15:57
Summary of blockchain project fundraising for the week of Oct. 30 to Nov. 3. Highlights included a $12M raise for Ekubo Protocol and $6.3M for the AI-based blockchain project Modulus.2023. Nov. 07. 15:32
Vice Chairman Michael Barr argued that the Fed needs regulatory and enforcement authority over stablecoin issuers – a point of contention in the debate over legislation.2023. Nov. 07. 15:28
Financial insitutions have been slow to get into digital asset markets. But, as regulatory clarity improves, that’s about to change, says Erik Anderson, Global X’s Senior Digital Assets Research Analyst.2023. Nov. 07. 15:00
The foundation claims that this will be the first ZK rollup that enables sharding, combining two popular scaling technologies.2023. Nov. 07. 14:55
While the overall crypto market remains down from its highs during the bull run of 2021 and 2022, there are several bright spots. Here, according to CoinDesk Indices, are the ones to watch.2023. Nov. 07. 14:00
“We are providing a gateway to staking without stepping in the middle or taking any revenue or profit,” founder Akbar Thobhani said.2023. Nov. 07. 13:01
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Nov. 7, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.2023. Nov. 07. 13:00
Coinbase has added four national security experts, including former U.S. Secretary of Defence Dr. Mark T. Esper, to its Global Advisory Council.2023. Nov. 07. 13:00
Coinbase has added four national security experts, including former U.S. Secretary of Defence Dr. Mark T. Esper, to its Global Advisory Council.2023. Nov. 07. 12:47
Issuance, circulation, and offering trading of "unsecured digital assets" is prohibited outside the country's financial center under laws that came into effect earlier this year.2023. Nov. 07. 11:00
The story of "United States v. Sam Bankman-Fried" isn't quite over yet. Now that he's been found guilty on seven different charges, a few different things are going to happen.2023. Nov. 07. 10:56
SHIB and DOGE have seen highest percentage growth in futures open interest since Nov. 1, outshining bitcoin and ether in a sign of increased investor risk appetite in the crypto market.2023. Nov. 07. 10:41
Traders continue to point out bitcoin’s supposed role as ‘digital gold,’ amid economic headwinds in the U.S., as a possible price catalyst.2023. Nov. 07. 09:52
The infleuncer formerly known as Bitboy has filed a lawsuit against several executives at his former employer alleging threats and coercion, and is asking for his Lamborghini back.2023. Nov. 07. 09:18
The Ordinals protocol lets users issue tokens, artwork, text, audio and video on the Bitcoin blockchain.2023. Nov. 07. 08:43
The "multi-million dollar" acquisition gives Austria-based Blockpit a footprint in the U.K.2023. Nov. 07. 08:24
Developers are trying to capture a piece of the global asset tokenization market as part of a new product in the Floki ecosystem.2023. Nov. 07. 04:33
The crypto exchange de-listed Bitcoin SV (BSV) in 2021. Now, it's completely removing support for the token.2023. Nov. 07. 01:16
The crypto exchange is still considering which blockchain developer should build its network, with Polygon, Matter Labs and the Nil Foundation in the mix, according to people familiar with the situation. Rival crypto exchange Coinbase blazed the trail with Base.2023. Nov. 06. 21:40
Altcoins posted gains of 5%-10% on Monday while bitcoin (BTC) treaded water near $35,000 as investors ventured into riskier tokens as calls for an altcoin season emerge.2023. Nov. 06. 19:48
FTX was old-fashioned criminal fraud. SBF never believed in decentralization. And now the industry can move on.2023. Nov. 06. 19:48
FTX was old-fashioned criminal fraud. SBF never believed in decentralization. And now the industry can move on.2023. Nov. 06. 17:37
As many as 18 people, including four cops, have been arrested so far, while the alleged kingpin, Subhash Sharma, remains at large.2023. Nov. 06. 17:07
that there is no counterparty risk in bitcoin when it is decentralized and everything is visible on the network.2023. Nov. 06. 17:03
The Silicon Valley investment firm was part of the Fahrenheit consortium that successfully bid for bankrupt cryptocurrency lender Celsius.2023. Nov. 06. 17:03
The Silicon Valley investment firm was part of the Fahrenheit consortium that successfully bid for bankrupt cryptocurrency lender Celsius.2023. Nov. 06. 16:45
Attendees of a ApeFest, an event hosted by Bored Ape Yacht Club creators Yuga Labs, have been receiving medical care after reporting blurred vision and burning eyes.2023. Nov. 06. 16:37
Bitcoin funds attracted most of the demand, while ether funds saw their largest inflows since August 2022.2023. Nov. 06. 16:23
Hackers managed to steal 16.8 bitcoin [BTC] over the weekend after a fake Ledger Live app was posted on the Microsoft app store.2023. Nov. 06. 15:44
The likely imminent approval of spot exchange-traded funds for bitcoin could be a game-changing moment for the digital assets industry. Brian Rudick and Matt Kunke, at GSR, explain why.2023. Nov. 06. 15:00
Llama aims to make governance of blockchain protocols more effective by enabling protocols to encode roles and permissions to take on-chain actions.2023. Nov. 06. 14:52
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Nov. 6, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.2023. Nov. 06. 14:01
Traders interviewed by CoinDesk say that crypto winter is over. Here’s how they plan to get ahead in the next phase of the market. Jeff Wilser reports.2023. Nov. 06. 13:48
From airdrops to advertising, CoinList's Alex Topchishvili examines the effective ways crypto projects entice crypto traders to become longterm customers.2023. Nov. 06. 13:44
Whether they’re bona-fide on-chain investment funds or otherwise, DAOs token allocations and treasuries approximate crypto market sentiment and can act as a valuable signal for traders of all levels.2023. Nov. 06. 13:06
Driven by favorable macro conditions and increased willingness among traders to dive into real-world assets, the market for tokenized debt is flying. Jeff Wilser reports for Trading Week.2023. Nov. 06. 13:06
Driven by favorable macro conditions and increased willingness among traders to dive into real-world assets, the market for tokenized debt is flying. Jeff Wilser reports for Trading Week.2023. Nov. 06. 11:15
XRP traders often react to Ripple developments even as the company maintains distance from the token.2023. Nov. 06. 10:23
The number could grow exponentially, representing a tremendous amount of purchasing power, one observer said.2023. Nov. 06. 09:55
The investor launched a suit last year in Seychelles against Matrixport's subsidiary Smart Vega, which runs Bit.com, for confiscating $8 million, which he says Jihan Wu is keeping because Wu blames him for the collapse of CoinFLEX.2023. Nov. 06. 09:27
The U.K. government published plans for regulating crypto last week.2023. Nov. 06. 09:11
The $30 million transfer takes the total SOL moved to exchanges to $102 million, the most out of any liquid asset, while the token's price is near the highest in a year.2023. Nov. 06. 07:59
While unrelated to the actual Grok service, the inspired tokens are quickly gaining a following among low-cap traders.2023. Nov. 06. 07:43
We’re seeing decent progress on the CPI and hourly earnings trends, giving room for the Fed to speak in a continued dovish tone, Amberdata's Greg Magadini said.2023. Nov. 06. 06:30
Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX and its debtors have asked the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware to approve the sale of trust assets, funds of Grayscale and Bitwise amounting to an estimated $744m, through an investment adviser.2023. Nov. 06. 05:17
"Remember how we were always saying we wish Bart was less fungible," Homer asks Marge after he puts his son on-chain.2023. Nov. 06. 03:35
The move comes a month after authorities in the City updated financial regulations to allow for retail investors to buy spot crypto ETFs.2023. Nov. 03. 22:18
Crypto trader Avi Eisenberg's trial will start in April 2024 after defense and prosecutors agreed to delay the proceeding, first scheduled for December.2023. Nov. 03. 21:16
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Layer 1 cryptocurrencies and DeFi tokens soared this week as bitcoin and ether chopped sideways.2023. Nov. 03. 18:03
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) proposed a rule change Friday on how customer funds should be invested by firms the agency oversees – futures commission merchants (FCMs) and derivative clearing organizations (DCOs).2023. Nov. 03. 18:02
The whale wallet was the 14th-largest individual bitcoin owner in March, holding 46,500 BTC.2023. Nov. 03. 17:01
Celestia, the modular blockchain that claims it will scale with more users, has struggled to wrangle much of a market share in its first week, with less than 350,000 transactions being registered in four days.2023. Nov. 03. 16:34
The native token [VGX] of bankrupt crypto brokerage firm Voyager Digital surged by 19% on Friday after on-chain data revealed that a Voyager wallet sent 52 million tokens ($7.3 million) to a burn address.2023. Nov. 03. 15:35
Bitcoin's recent strong performance at least in part is due to optimism regarding the imminent launch of multiple spot ETF products.2023. Nov. 03. 14:30
The network effect of BitGo’s cold storage settlement system and Copper’s ClearLoop comprises exchanges like Bybit, OKX, Powertrade, Bitget, Gate.io, Deribit, BIT, Bitfinex, and Bitstamp.2023. Nov. 03. 13:48
Singapore's police force have issued a warning in relation to a new variant of a phishing scam that involves hackers taking over a victim's WhatsApp account and contacts.2023. Nov. 03. 12:42
Interest rates have fallen sharply this week across the U.S. yield curve, in part as traders place bets the Fed is finished tightening monetary policy.2023. Nov. 03. 12:17
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Nov. 3, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.2023. Nov. 03. 11:46
The jobless rate is forecast to hold steady at 3.8%, while the year-on-year growth in average hourly earnings likely slowed to 4% from 4.2%.2023. Nov. 03. 11:02
The 'Alameda gap' refers to the worsening of order-book liquidity following the collapse of the FTX group a year ago.2023. Nov. 03. 10:00
Twelve jurors spent less than five hours deciding the facts. They asked for portions of transcripts from Paradigm's Matt Huang and Third Point's Robert Boroujerdi testimony, as well as highlighters and Post-it Notes, and when they didn't immediately receive the version of the indictment, they requested that too. And yet, they quickly decided that Bankman-Fried was guilty on all seven counts.2023. Nov. 03. 06:53
SOL has gained over 50% in two weeks with buyers from Coinbase playing a major role in powering the cryptocurrency higher.2023. Nov. 03. 04:31
The request follows a move by Kwon's defense team to do the same.2023. Nov. 03. 02:49
Damian Williams, the U.S. attorney for the powerful Southern District of New York, set an ominous warning following the conviction of former crypto kingpin Bankman-Fried.2023. Nov. 02. 23:49
A jury found Sam Bankman-Fried guilty on all charges in his criminal fraud trial tied to FTX's operation and collapse.2023. Nov. 02. 22:31
Bitcoin [BTC] mining stocks soared Thursday amid stable bitcoin price near its 17-month highs and bullish equity markets.2023. Nov. 02. 22:11
Federal law enforcement has seized $54 million worth of cryptocurrencies from the leader of a notorious New Jersey drug ring, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger said Thursday in a statement.2023. Nov. 02. 22:11
Federal law enforcement has seized $54 million worth of cryptocurrencies from the leader of a notorious New Jersey drug ring, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger said Thursday in a statement.2023. Nov. 02. 21:11
Most of the charges facing SBF this week won’t ever be relevant to most crypto companies. But charges the government cannot pursue today could be, say Andrew C. Adams and Kane Smith, at Steptoe & Johnson LLP.2023. Nov. 02. 20:23
The crypto exchange's third quarter transaction revenue rose/fell short from previous quarter.2023. Nov. 02. 20:14
Solana's [SOL] spectacular comeback – up over 300% this year – has captivated crypto market participants after being one of the most beaten-down assets during the bear market.2023. Nov. 02. 19:29
Despite a raging online debate discrediting the scale of crypto support for terrorist groups, the story continues to resonate in important places. Most recently on Thursday, the ranking Democrat at a hearing in the U.S. House of Representatives quoted a figure of $130 million in digital assets flowing to terrorists.2023. Nov. 02. 17:19
The MicroStrategy executive chairman appeared on CNBC on day after the company reported its Q3 earnings.2023. Nov. 02. 17:18
ETF analysts watching the spot-bitcoin ETF race appear to be backing Hashdex's modified application more than any other.2023. Nov. 02. 16:45
Traders on crypto-powered Polymarket have bet a grand total of $4,512 on the question, underscoring the current limitations of prediction markets.2023. Nov. 02. 16:10
A verdict in the SBF trial could come before the end of Thursday – on the first anniversary of the CoinDesk scoop that caused his empire to crumble.2023. Nov. 02. 16:07
The world's largest crypto remains higher over the past 24 hours, but has slumped nearly 4% from its overnight high.2023. Nov. 02. 15:45
In this week's issue of Crypto for Advisors, learn why direct ownership of crypto may be in the best interest of the client.2023. Nov. 02. 15:31
MicroStrategy purchased the bitcoin at an average price of $27,531, according to its earnings report on Wednesday.2023. Nov. 02. 15:21
As the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair keeps chasing non-compliance in crypto, his agency was slammed by the watchdog Government Accountability Office (GAO) for its own compliance failure in issuing crypto accounting standards without treating the policy as a formal rule. So, what now? In practical terms, probably nothing much.2023. Nov. 02. 14:53
It’s time to accept consumers for who they really are, and give them what they really want, which is money, status and functionality, says Magalena Kala.2023. Nov. 02. 14:00
The privacy-focused infrastructure project says that the new NymVPN will disperse traffic across a network of nodes rather than running data through single servers as centralized VPNs do.2023. Nov. 02. 13:00
The 280 Kilowatt (kW) pilot project in Utah is already operational.2023. Nov. 02. 12:34
The move appears to be another step in Hong Kong's recently accelerated ambitions to become a virtual asset hub.2023. Nov. 02. 12:18
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Nov. 2, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.2023. Nov. 02. 11:07
The Financial Conduct Authority’s new ad regime took effect in October.2023. Nov. 02. 11:02
A crime bill passed last week gives law enforcement agencies more powers to seize and freeze crypto.2023. Nov. 02. 11:01
"Bitcoin continues to offer upside potential, and a +65% year-end rally would lift prices back to $56,000,” Thielen added.2023. Nov. 02. 10:47
Global payments giant PayPal (PYPL) received a subpoena from the U.S. SEC requesting documentation about its USD stablecoin on Wednesday.2023. Nov. 02. 10:00
Is Sam Bankman-Fried going to prison? Five weeks into his criminal trial, 12 randomly selected New Yorkers are preparing to discuss among themselves whether they believe he violated federal law or not.2023. Nov. 02. 09:31
The Helvetia Phase III pilot will create a tokenized version of the franc as a settlement instrument between financial institutions for digital assets on the exchange.2023. Nov. 01. 18:19
In this week's edition of The Protocol newsletter, we explain the mechanics (and roots) behind the "data availability" network Celestia, and its new TIA tokens, and turn our eyes to Starknet's STRK tokens, which aren't trading yet but are already being awarded to early contributors.2023. Nov. 01. 18:05
Market participants will now turn to Fed Chair Jerome Powell's post-meeting press conference to glean insight into the future path of U.S. central bank policy.2023. Nov. 01. 17:25
The FTX founder was never a man of crypto and the industry is moving on without him, says Laura Shin.2023. Nov. 01. 17:01
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged SafeMoon and its executive team with perpetrating a fraudulent scheme through an unregistered securities sale.2023. Nov. 01. 16:00
The funding will be used for the company’s ambitions in zero-knowledge machine learning, combining aspects of zero-knowledge cryptography with artificial intelligence or AI.2023. Nov. 01. 15:45
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget is under intense scrutiny over its handling of the listing, and subsequent delisting, of a memecoin related to Floki Inu.2023. Nov. 01. 15:45
From “AI x blockchain” and zero-knowledge proofs to Bitcoin ordinal projects, there are plenty of bright spots in the Web3 ecosystem.2023. Nov. 01. 15:45
Crypto markets have specific characteristics that align with a strategy of riding momentum in price movements.2023. Nov. 01. 15:36
Prosecutors are hoping the four-week case will lead to a conviction on seven charges.2023. Nov. 01. 15:36
Prosecutors are hoping the four-week case will lead to a conviction on seven charges.2023. Nov. 01. 15:07
The U.S. central bank concludes its two-day policy meeting on Wednesday afternoon.2023. Nov. 01. 14:53
The Near Foundation announced a partnership with Nym Technologies, a privacy layer-0 infrastructure startup.2023. Nov. 01. 14:00
This week's launch of the new "data availability" network Celestia came with an airdrop of the project's TIA tokens, one of the most anticipated giveaways in the crypto industry of the past year.2023. Nov. 01. 13:33
The payments firm will now be able to offer services and approve crypto-related communications in the country.2023. Nov. 01. 13:03
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Nov. 1, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.2023. Nov. 01. 13:00
Just over $13 million in crypto were moved to Binance and Coinbase overnight, data from Spotonchain show.2023. Nov. 01. 13:00
Just over $13 million in crypto were moved to Binance and Coinbase overnight, data from Spotonchain show.2023. Nov. 01. 12:29
The crypto's weekly RSI has crossed above 70, indicating a strengthening of upward momentum.2023. Nov. 01. 12:00
According to CEO Riad Wahby, who's an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at Carnegie Mellon, the new wallet will be "a hundred times faster" than competing products.2023. Nov. 01. 11:02
Those approving ads for other crypto companies are already facing regulatory scrutiny – and will soon need new permissions to continue.2023. Nov. 01. 10:28
Crypto continues to have pervasive fraud and other illegality, Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero said.2023. Nov. 01. 10:00
More than 60 people lined up to watch Sam Bankman-Fried's fourth day of testimony, filling the single overflow room to the point extra chairs were set against the walls for some of the audience members.2023. Nov. 01. 09:53
"You have people talking about bitcoins, about equity, being the safe asset," El-Erian told CNBC.2023. Nov. 01. 08:23
BitGo had already been storing crypto assets under the regulator's supervision since 2019 as part of a transitional regime, the firm said.2023. Nov. 01. 07:55
Elmaani pleaded guilty in April 2023, agreeing that he caused a tax loss of over $5.5 million.2023. Nov. 01. 07:55
Elmaani pleaded guilty in April 2023, agreeing that he caused a tax loss of over $5.5 million.2023. Nov. 01. 07:14
Turkey is in the "final stage" of bringing crypto legislation to its parliament, a last step required for it to be removed from the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) "grey list.2023. Nov. 01. 04:23
Frax founder Sam Kazemian says his team has been "left in the dark" by the domain registrar as to what happened.