US Stablecoin Regulation Could Lead to Geopolitical Competition
Search Results for “tether” – CoinDesk
2021. Jul. 30. 14:12
Recent regulatory developments could push stablecoins closer to the existing fiat system, unleashing competition for control over a lifeblood of the crypto industry, says our columnist. Parsing 3 Types of Risk in Digital Assets
Search Results for “tether” – CoinDesk
2021. Jul. 29. 19:01
In digital assets, high yields are ubiquitous, but it’s not always clear what risks are actually taken to generate these yields, says our columnist. Crypto Volatility Index 2.0 Rolled Out With USDC Support
Search Results for “tether” – CoinDesk
2021. Jul. 29. 12:30
Users can now open USDC positions and stake CVI USDC through the index. Market Wrap: Bitcoin Expected to Pause Before Next Rally
Search Results for “tether” – CoinDesk
2021. Jul. 28. 20:28
Analysts expect bitcoin to pause at around $40K before its next leg up. Traders, Unswayed by Axie Infinity Hype, Are Aggressively Shorting AXS
Search Results for “tether” – CoinDesk
2021. Jul. 28. 20:26
Data underscores that It’s not that easy to win over a crypto trader’s heart. How Decentralized Is DeFi?
Search Results for “tether” – CoinDesk
2021. Jul. 28. 19:00
Uniswap’s removal of a set of assets from its interface has the community asking just how decentralized is the platform.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Stalls After Short-Squeeze Rally
Search Results for “tether” – CoinDesk
2021. Jul. 27. 20:33
Technical data suggests lower support around $34,000 could stabilize the current pullback. Why Stablecoins Are Suddenly in the News
Search Results for “tether” – CoinDesk
2021. Jul. 27. 18:59
From questions surrounding Tether's USDT to Circle's plan to go public, here is your guide to why everyone is suddenly talking about stablecoins. Crypto News Roundup for July 27, 2021
Search Results for “tether” – CoinDesk
2021. Jul. 27. 15:08
With the crypto markets stabilizing after a recent short squeeze and a look at how crypto developers are spending more time optimizing than innovating, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with the latest news roundup. Bitcoin, Ether Options Markets Pare Bearish Bias
Search Results for “tether” – CoinDesk
2021. Jul. 27. 15:07
The short-term put-call skews have pulled back due to a flurry of call buying. State of Crypto: Congress Is Holding 3 Hearings Today, Here’s What to Expect
Search Results for “tether” – CoinDesk
2021. Jul. 27. 13:30
Congress is holding three simultaneous hearings around cryptocurrencies today – and they're all on different types of use cases. Crypto Fintech Eco Raises $60M for High-Yield USDC Savings App
Search Results for “tether” – CoinDesk
2021. Jul. 27. 13:03
The a16z-backed Eco, where users’ deposits are loaned out in USDC, says it’s keeping an eye on the BlockFi case. Solana’s Saber Labs Raises $7.7M in Seed Funding Round Led by Race Capital
Search Results for “tether” – CoinDesk
2021. Jul. 27. 12:00
Funding will go toward three main areas including hiring, marketing as well as business and product development. Bitcoin Takes a Breather as Stocks Drop, Inflation-Adjusted Bond Yields Hit Record Low
Search Results for “tether” – CoinDesk
2021. Jul. 27. 10:53
Deep negative real returns on bonds tend to boost the attractiveness of other assets. The Tether Put: Crypto Equivalent of Credit Default Swap?
Search Results for “tether” – CoinDesk
2021. Jul. 26. 20:37
Cryptocurrency market makers say they're fielding inquiries about how to bet on a falling price for the dollar-pegged stablecoin USDT. Market Wrap: Possible Trend Reversal as Bitcoin Spikes Past $40K
Search Results for “tether” – CoinDesk
2021. Jul. 26. 20:24
The strong bounce in bitcoin over the weekend occurred as shorts covered positions. Tether’s Collapse Would Be Chaotic, Not Cataclysmic
Search Results for “tether” – CoinDesk
2021. Jul. 26. 20:21
Possible criminal charges against Tether executives will put even more pressure on a product that the market is already cooling on. Bitcoin Climbs Past $40K for First Time Since Mid-June
Search Results for “tether” – CoinDesk
2021. Jul. 26. 19:24
Market analysts say Monday's price gains accelerated amid a short squeeze. Bitcoin Spike Fueled by Short Squeeze as Market Shrugs Off Tether News
Search Results for “tether” – CoinDesk
2021. Jul. 26. 18:46
According to one analyst, some $1 billion in trading positions were liquidated as prices surged. USDT Maintains Dollar Peg as Traders Shrug Off DOJ Tether Probe Report
Search Results for “tether” – CoinDesk
2021. Jul. 26. 18:15
Unlike past scares, Monday’s report of a Department of Justice investigation hasn’t shaken traders’ faith in the stablecoin. State of Crypto: Inside the NRCC’s Plan to Accept Crypto Donations
Search Results for “bitcoin-cash” – CoinDesk
2021. Jun. 29. 13:30
The NRCC will soon accept crypto donations because Republican donors requested the payment method, the campaign committee's chair said. Coinbase Enters Japanese Market After Completing Registration With Financial Watchdog
Search Results for “bitcoin-cash” – CoinDesk
2021. Jun. 24. 03:53
The move paves the way for Coinbase to begin offering five major cryptocurrencies including bitcoin and ether. Crypto Adoption in Australia Grows Along With Concern Over Volatility
Search Results for “bitcoin-cash” – CoinDesk
2021. Jun. 17. 13:42
Around one in six Australians owns crypto, a report by Finder showed. Market Wrap: Attempts to Push Bitcoin Above $40K Stall
Search Results for “bitcoin-cash” – CoinDesk
2021. Jun. 15. 20:16
Some analysts are optimistic while others prefer to see stronger signs of upside momentum before calling a bottom. 6 Insurers Initiate New Cryptocurrency Investment Positions: Report
Search Results for “ethereum” – CoinDesk
2021. Jun. 15. 01:30
Insurance firms have increased their interest in crypto investments in recent months. DeFi Projects Continue Flocking to Layer 2 Solution Polygon
Search Results for “ethereum” – CoinDesk
2021. Jun. 15. 00:51
Polygon’s cheaper transaction costs and faster block time have driven increased adoption by a number of major projects. Human Protocol Expands hCaptcha Tool, Launches Wallet to Make AI Smarter
Search Results for “ethereum” – CoinDesk
2021. Jun. 14. 23:56
“Proof-of-HUMANity” could also thwart front-running DeFi bots. Market Wrap: Bitcoin Sustains ‘Musk Jump’ as Crypto Sentiment Improves
Search Results for “ethereum” – CoinDesk
2021. Jun. 14. 20:42
Bitcoin tests $40K following positive comments from Tesla's CEO Elon Musk and hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones. Bitcoin and Ether Price Indicators Support Near-Term ‘Relief Rally’
Search Results for “ethereum” – CoinDesk
2021. Jun. 14. 19:17
Bitcoin's weekly stochastic oscillator has turned up from oversold or below -20 levels, a positive sign for the cryptocurrency. Bitcoin Fund Outflows Slow but Investors Start Exiting Ether Funds
Search Results for “ethereum” – CoinDesk
2021. Jun. 14. 17:00
The amount of money leaving was significantly less than the previous, record week of $141 million. Goldman Sachs Plans to Offer Ether Options: Report
Search Results for “ethereum” – CoinDesk
2021. Jun. 14. 16:59
In March, the investment bank relaunched its cryptocurrency trading desk after a three-year hiatus. China’s Xiong’an New Area Begins Using Digital Yuan for Salary Payments
Search Results for “ethereum” – CoinDesk
2021. Jun. 14. 14:03
The country is testing the currency in different pilots. Market Wrap: Bitcoin Flat at $37K as Investors Tangle With Bulls and Bears
Search Results for “ethereum” – CoinDesk
2021. Jun. 11. 20:48
Positive news from El Salvador couldn't completely overcome negative news out of China. Next-Gen Game Developer Mythical Raises $75M for Playable NFTs
Search Results for “ethereum” – CoinDesk
2021. Jun. 11. 16:51
The funding round will offer external game developers a way to bring NFTs into their fictional worlds. DAOs, DeFi and Dollars: the Bold New World of Decentralized Entities
Search Results for “ethereum” – CoinDesk
2021. Jun. 11. 16:42
In this week’s episode, we explore how developers and investors are working through the complex process of bridging the human and legal needs of the outside world with these complex, decentralized systems run by blockchains, automated smart contracts, “multisig” tokenized collateral agreements. Stake Technologies Raises $10M Ahead of Polkadot and Kusama Auctions
Search Results for “ethereum” – CoinDesk
2021. Jun. 11. 13:00
With auctions to win a place building on the Polkadot blockchain ecosystem beginning soon, projects are coming out with strategies to secure one of the coveted slots. Market Wrap: Bullish Basel News Causes BTC Jump to Week-High $38K Level; ETH Slips
Search Results for “ethereum” – CoinDesk
2021. Jun. 10. 20:28
Bitcoin busted out a quick 5% gain early Thursday on positive news from that continent before losing some steam. Gold Tokens Take Off as Inflation Accelerates, Bitcoin Retreats
Search Results for “ethereum” – CoinDesk
2021. Jun. 10. 20:27
The market cap of gold-backed tokens has surged 30-fold since the start of 2020, according to one research firm. A Big Carbon Footprint Compared to What?
Search Results for “ethereum” – CoinDesk
2021. Jun. 10. 19:41
When blockchain systems reduce human involvement in transactions, the carbon benefits can be substantial, says our columnist. Arrington Capital Launches $100M Algorand Ecosystem Fund
Search Results for “ethereum” – CoinDesk
2021. Jun. 10. 16:00
The TechCrunch founder’s second crypto fund will bet on Algorand projects and coins. But don’t think the firm is abandoning XRP. Hut 8 Mining’s Shares to Be Listed on Nasdaq
Search Results for “ethereum” – CoinDesk
2021. Jun. 10. 15:03
Hut 8 will also retain its listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Ethereum Wallet MEW Enables Eth 2.0 Staking Through Your Phone
Search Results for “ethereum” – CoinDesk
2021. Jun. 10. 15:00
MEW is one of several crypto wallet services actively helping onboard new users to the Ethereum blockchain, which has now amassed a market capitalization of over $272 billion. Kosala Hemachandra, the co-founder and CEO of My Ether Wallet (MEW), talks about MEW’s two-step solution to staking on Ethereum 2.0. Dapper Labs Unveils Flow-Native Stablecoin, FUSD, With Other ERC-20-Like Tokens to Follow
Search Results for “ethereum” – CoinDesk
2021. Jun. 10. 13:00
The maker of NBA Top Shot is deploying new tools for developers to launch tokens on the Flow blockchain. Bitcoin Peeps Above $38K on Basel News
Search Results for “ethereum” – CoinDesk
2021. Jun. 10. 11:19
The top cryptocurrency hit a high of $38,461 during the European hours, extending Wednesday's double-digit rally. Market Wrap: Bitcoin in Tight $35K-$36K Range; Ether Volumes Still Beating BTC
Search Results for “bitcoin-cash” – CoinDesk
2021. Jun. 07. 20:37
Ether’s dominance is at 19.78%, the highest it has been since May 16. CoinShares Issues Three Crypto ETNs on Deutsche Boerse
Search Results for “bitcoin-cash” – CoinDesk
2021. Jun. 07. 10:00
The three CoinShares ETNs are tracking bitcoin, ethereum and litecoin. IOTA Takes a Step Closer to Decentralization With 2.0 DevNet
Search Results for “IOTA” – CoinDesk
2021. Jun. 03. 13:25
The IoT-focused network is gradually looking to remove its central Coordinator role. Voting on a Proposal to Reimburse Mt. Gox Victims Begins Today
Search Results for “bitcoin-cash” – CoinDesk
2021. May. 31. 16:43
The proposal to reimburse Mt. Gox victims requires a majority vote from all creditors in order to pass. DBS Bank CEO: We Have Twice as Many Engineers as Bankers
Search Results for “bitcoin-cash” – CoinDesk
2021. May. 26. 21:00
Banks and financial regulators should facilitate the tokenization of the financial system, DBS CEO Piyush Gupta said during Consensus 2021. What Is the Bitcoin Mining Council – And What Should It Become?
Search Results for “bitcoin-cash” – CoinDesk
2021. May. 25. 18:52
Elon Musk and Michael Saylor's plan for a greener bitcoin is light on details so far. Here are some possible approaches, says our columnist. Bitcoin, Ether Bounce After Disastrous Week for Crypto Market
Search Results for “bitcoin-cash” – CoinDesk
2021. May. 24. 10:13
The battered crypto market is showing signs of life amid bargain hunting by wealthy investors. Bitcoin Back to $42K, Nearly Recovering All of Wednesday’s Losses
Search Results for “bitcoin-cash” – CoinDesk
2021. May. 20. 13:21
That didn't take long: Bitcoin is already back to where it was at the start of Wednesday, just before the biggest sell-off in 14 months. Foundry’s Mike Colyer on US-China Mining Rivalry and Why Clean Bitcoin ‘Makes No Sense’
Search Results for “bitcoin-cash” – CoinDesk
2021. May. 18. 10:58
The New York miner says, "We're seeing a lot of hashrate start to come to the U.S." and many states have friendlier regulations these days. Musk Learns the Hard Way: Crypto Doesn’t Need a Savior
Search Results for “bitcoin-cash” – CoinDesk
2021. May. 17. 19:42
Crypto doesn't want kings. Elon Musk is finding that out the hard way. DBS Launches Bank-Backed Crypto Trust Service in Asia First
Search Results for “bitcoin-cash” – CoinDesk
2021. May. 14. 07:55
The bank becomes the first in Asia to offer crypto trust services providing custody and trading. Market Wrap: Bitcoin Falls for Second Straight Day After Tesla Action; Ether Follows
Search Results for “bitcoin-cash” – CoinDesk
2021. May. 13. 20:35
“What saddens me is the way the weak hands and recent buyers see Elon Musk as a prophet, powerhouse and decisive figure in bitcoin,” said one trader. UK Court Will Let Craig Wright Serve Claims Against 16 Bitcoin Developers
Search Results for “bitcoin-cash” – CoinDesk
2021. May. 12. 19:46
The entrepreneur's attorneys can now serve the developers of BTC, BCH, BCH ABC and BSV, even though they don’t reside in the U.K. Bitcoin ETP From Iconic Funds Starts Trading on Deutsche Boerse Xetra Today
Search Results for “bitcoin-cash” – CoinDesk
2021. May. 12. 08:52
Iconic Funds plans to bring more products to the market for “crypto-hungry” investors and is also exploring listings outside of Germany. Market Wrap: Yearn, EOS Rise Over 30% While Ether and Bitcoin Eke Out Small Gains
Search Results for “bitcoin-cash” – CoinDesk
2021. May. 11. 20:51
The DeFi-related assets have grown by double digits so far this year. Market Wrap: Stellar, ICP Pop as Altcoin Season Takes Ether to Fresh High
Search Results for “bitcoin-cash” – CoinDesk
2021. May. 10. 20:39
Jed McCaleb’s stellar token rides the altcoin wave as ether pushes to new levels. Crypto Long & Short: Why Bitcoin’s Taproot Upgrade Matters
Search Results for “bitcoin-cash” – CoinDesk
2021. May. 09. 21:00
The most important impact for the investing market overall: It's a reminder that Bitcoin is a technology. Plus: What's next for dogecoin? Bitcoin Brokerage River Financial Raises $17M: SEC Filings
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 19. 18:31
River Financial's equity sale comes as the high-end brokerage embarks on a major hiring push. Bitcoin Is Now a Trillion-Dollar Asset: Where Do We Go From Here?
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 19. 18:15
The milestone isn’t just psychological, and potentially opens entire new groups of investors who couldn’t participate previously. Money Reimagined: Tucker Carlson Is Right About Financial Privacy
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 19. 18:12
Say what you will about the Fox News host, but he deserves credit for highlighting Bank of America’s transaction snooping, writes Marc Hochstein. The Business of Art and How NFTs Will Change It, With Nanne Dekking
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 19. 17:55
With big brands like Christie’s auction house and the National Basketball Association getting involved and some tokens already selling for six-figure sums, the question isn't if NFTs will force a very old industry to adopt some very new practices, it's when. Why Everyone Wants an Invite to Clubhouse Crypto
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 19. 17:51
The 11-month old audio app is the latest vector for crypto adoption – memes and all. Here's why everyone wants in. Bitcoin Is Worth $1T and OKCoin Delists BCH and BSV
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 19. 17:41
Bitcoin, now worth more than most U.S. corporations, first reached "dollar parity" 10 years ago. Austrian Regulator Reports Rise in Crypto Fraud
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 19. 17:36
The FMA reports two-thirds of the investment fraud reports filed in 2020 were related to cryptocurrency and digital currency trading products. Bitcoin’s Price Surge Accelerates After Passing Milestone of $1T Market Value
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 19. 17:24
The price could go higher, unless traders start taking profits. Bitcoin News Roundup for Feb. 19, 2021
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 19. 16:45
With the market cap of bitcoin breaking above $1T for the first time plus a look at the emerging asset class known as NFTs, CoinDesk’s Market Daily is back with the latest news roundup. Ethereum Core Developers Eye Mid-April for ‘Berlin’ Hard Fork
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 19. 16:42
The hard fork will facilitate live swapping Ethereum from a proof-of-work to a proof-of-stake blockchain. MicroStrategy Raises $1.05B in Latest Debt-for-Bitcoin Offering
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 19. 16:04
MicroStrategy's business strategy is to buy as much bitcoin as it possibly can. Bitcoin Market Value Tops $1T as Price Passes $53,697
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 19. 15:40
A year ago, bitcoin's market value was $178 billion. First Mover: Bitcoin Meets ‘Torrent’ as Lowly Binance Coin Gets $40B Valuation
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 19. 15:03
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance's in-house BNB tokens have shot to a $40 billion valuation, ranking them third among digital assets behind bitcoin and Ethereum's ether. OKCoin Delists Bitcoin Cash, Bitcoin SV to Avoid ‘Misleading’ New Bitcoin Clients
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 19. 15:00
It became a choice between protecting Bitcoin’s open-source ethos or championing free-market fundamentals. In the end, community won out.
Even Skeptics May Need to Consider Crypto Exposure: WSJ’s Heard on the Street
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 19. 14:08
Cryptocurrency's viability as an investment may not be in its value as an asset but in the way the financial world is evolving because of it. A Sudden Loss of Faith in Tether Would Pose Risk to Bitcoin, JPMorgan Says
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 19. 13:27
"If any issues arise that could affect the willingness or ability of both domestic and foreign investors to use USDT, the most likely result would be a severe liquidity shock to the broader cryptocurrency market," the report says. Second Canadian Bitcoin ETF Begins Trading on TSX Today
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 19. 13:09
This is the second bitcoin ETF approved to trade in Canada. Kiss’ Gene Simmons Buys $300,000 Worth of Cardano
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 19. 13:00
The Kiss bassist and frontman says he believes in Cardano because of its affordability compared with other cryptocurrencies. Volvo Owner Geely and Concordium in JV to Offer Blockchain Services, Apps in China
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 19. 12:20
Geely will own 80% of the venture while Concordium will own the rest. New Jersey Crime Watchdog Says Crypto ATMs Need More Regulation
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 19. 12:01
State regulation of crypto ATMs is poor and federal laws aren't much better, the commission said in a report. Bitcoin News Roundup for Feb. 18, 2021
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 18. 16:15
With the both of the top two cryptocurrencies setting new record high prices plus a look at what dogecoin says about our world, CoinDesk’s Market Daily is back with the latest news roundup.
What Happens if All Stablecoin Users Have to Be Identified?
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 18. 15:47
If the U.S. reins in pseudonymity in stablecoin transactions (as seems possible) there could be big implications for the crypto industry, says our columnist. BitPay to Pay $500K to Settle OFAC Sanction Violation Charges
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 18. 15:45
BitPay is accused of facilitating over 2,100 transactions with individuals in sanctioned nations. Nvidia Redesigns Graphics Cards to Limit Their Use in Ethereum Mining
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 18. 15:30
Nvidia is also launching Cryptocurrency Mining Processors (CMP) specifically for Ethereum miners. Bill Gates Says He’s ‘Neutral’ on Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 18. 15:25
Gates has previously criticized cryptocurrencies and said he'd short bitcoin "if there was an easy way to do it." Libra Co-Creator’s VC Firm Co-Leads $12M Round in ‘Decentralized GitHub’
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 18. 15:00
“Web 3 developers should be building on open protocols,” NFX General Partner Morgan Beller said of Radicle, a platform for crypto-native code collaboration. First Mover: Who ISN’T Dabbling as Bitcoin Passes $52K, Ether Tops $1,900
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 18. 14:31
The $8.7 trillion-asset BlackRock is "dabbling" in cryptocurrencies – becoming the norm as bitcoin and ether rally to all-time high prices. Bitcoin May Be a Better Investment Than Gold, Says DoubleLine CEO Jeffrey Gundlach
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 18. 14:30
Gundlach has previously said, "I don't believe in bitcoin." ‘Evil VASP’ Simulation Preps Crypto Exchanges for FATF Travel Rule
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 18. 14:00
Backed by CipherTrace, TRISA looks to get virtual asset service providers (VASPs) ready for new anti-money laundering rules. Russia’s Digital Ruble Model to Get Bank-Friendly Redesign
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 18. 13:43
Banks had feared being drained of liquidity under the original concept for the digital currency. No, Bitcoin Is Nothing Like the South Sea Bubble
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 18. 13:25
Those who compare Bitcoin to the great bubbles of the past need to check the historical books. This moment is very different. Safello Partnership Enables Direct Crypto Purchases From Users’ Bank Accounts
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 18. 12:54
A new tie-up with payments firm Klarna brings the exchange access to more than 5,000 banks across Europe. How Crypto Transforms Prediction Markets
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 18. 12:09
Betting can be used to predict the future. That's the crazy idea behind prediction markets. Here's how they work and where cryptocurrency fits into the picture.
Kia Motors America Victim of Ransomware Attack Demanding $20M in Bitcoin, Report Claims
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 18. 11:56
BleepingComputer claims to have evidence that the ransomware gang DoppelPaymer is demanding 404 BTC from the car firm. Switzerland’s ‘Crypto Valley’ Has Started Accepting Bitcoin, Ether for Tax Payments
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 18. 11:26
Local firm Bitcoin Suisse has partnered with the canton of Zug, converting cryptocurrency tax payments into Swiss francs. Ether Looks Overleveraged as Cryptocurrency Hits New High Over $1,900
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 18. 10:34
Ether's derivative market looks overheating amid the cryptocurrency's rally to new record highs. Top Auction House Christie’s to Accept Ether Cryptocurrency for Digital Art Sale
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 18. 10:16
The sale gives Christie's a chance to "dip its toes" in crypto, said a New York representative. Malaysian Bitcoin Mining Gang Stole Over $2M in Electricity, Say Police
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 18. 09:40
Police seized 1,746 bitcoin mining machines across 21 premises in raids this week. Chinese Retailer Goes From Bubble Tea to Crypto Mining in Unlikely Pivot
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 18. 09:15
Urban Tea has hired two new executives ahead of its expansion into cryptocurrency mining. 
