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CFTC Pleads With Judge to Block Kalshi Election Contracts for 14 Days
Published: September 7, 2024 04:38
The agency says it can't make "an informed decision" about whether to appeal the judge's decision in Kalshi's favor until it knows her rationale.
How Might Donald Trump's Crypto Token Fit Into Regulations?
Published: September 7, 2024 04:30
The former president of the United States is launching a crypto yield product, even as he appeals to the crypto industry in his current bid for office. Donald Trump will be the "chief crypto advocate" for World Liberty Financial, a venture that has offered…
Kalshi Cleared to Offer Congressional Prediction Markets in Victory Against CFTC
Published: September 6, 2024 21:42
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Escaping the Casino: How Tokenized Assets Will Save DeFi From Itself
Published: September 6, 2024 16:57
Vitalik Buterin is right: DeFi today is a circular speculative economy. The bigger opportunity lies in bringing traditional capital markets on-chain, so that crypto reaches the mainstream, says Zach Rynes (aka ChainLinkGod), who serves as a Chainlink…
'Blurt' Developer Thinks Crypto Makes for Better Donations to Twitch Streamers
Published: September 6, 2024 16:40
An inside look at the big and small projects being developed at the mtnDAO hacker house in Salt Lake City.
Ethereum Foundation's Main Wallet Down to About $650M, Top Official Says
Published: September 6, 2024 16:31
Legacy Payment Processors Charge Adult Sites a Fortune; MyPeach.AI Found a Crypto Solution
Published: September 6, 2024 16:18
Adult entertainment websites usually pay credit card companies through the nose. MyPeach.AI has found a stablecoin-powered workaround.
Coinbase, Robinhood Upgraded by Barclays Analyst, Citing 'Matured' Business Models
Published: September 6, 2024 16:12
British banking giant Barclays has upgraded both Coinbase (COIN) and Robinhood (HOOD) to equal weight from underweight, citing better business models.
Ripple Co-Founder Among Kamala Harris' New Corporate Endorsers
Published: September 6, 2024 15:56
Chris Larsen's endorsement comes as Ripple has emerged as one of the biggest donors in the 2024 U.S. elections.
Prosecutors Tell NY Court They Didn’t Renege on FTX Exec Ryan Salame’s Plea Deal
Published: September 6, 2024 15:40
Federal prosecutors have fired back against Ryan Salame’s allegations that they reneged on agreements made in the former FTX executive’s plea deal – namely, that they would cease criminal investigations into Michelle Bond, Salame’s longtime partner and the…
Bitcoin Pumps, Then Dumps Below $55K as Jobs Report Spurs Crypto Volatility
Published: September 6, 2024 14:43
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: SOL Jumps 3.0% as Index Rallies
Published: September 6, 2024 13:34
Render joined Solana as top performer, helping boost the index by 1%.
Crypto Market to Stay Highly Correlated to Stocks Amid Macro Events and Dwindling Network Activities, Citi Says
Published: September 6, 2024 13:11
Digital assets are expected to stay highly correlated with equities amidst the upcoming macro calendar, the report said.
Sonic SVM, Gaming Project on Solana Blockchain, Plans $12.8M Node Sale
Published: September 6, 2024 13:00
The project is taking advantage of an increasingly popular fundraising method known as "node sales" just months after a traditional $12 million fundraise.
U.S. Added 142K Jobs in August, Likely Setting Stage for 25 Basis Point Rate Cut
Published: September 6, 2024 12:41
First Mover Americas: BTC Treads Water Ahead of U.S. Jobs Report
Published: September 6, 2024 12:07
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 6, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
Crypto Market Lacks Major Near-Term Catalysts, JPMorgan Says
Published: September 6, 2024 11:59
Total crypto market cap was $2.02 trillion at the end of August, a 24% decline from this year's peak of $2.67 trillion in March, the report said.
Bitcoin's 200-Day Average About to Lose Bullish Momentum; NFP Eyed
Published: September 6, 2024 11:04
The average, widely considered a barometer of the long-term trend, has hit stall speed for the first time since October.
Weeks After Ether ETF Debut, ETH Market Liquidity Has Dropped by 20%
Published: September 6, 2024 07:34
Order book liquidity refers to the market's ability to absorb large buy and sell orders without influencing the spot price.
Telegram Revamps Rules to Allow Moderation of Private Chats
Published: September 6, 2024 01:28
A Crypto Project's Weird Marketing 'Hack' Riffed on Infamous 1987 Chicago TV Hijacking
Published: September 5, 2024 19:39
Visa and Santander Selected by Brazil’s Central Bank for a Second Phase of CBDC Pilot
Published: September 5, 2024 19:38
In May 2023, the BCB selected 14 participants for the first phase of the pilot.
Aptos Leads Losses as Crypto Weakness Continues; Coinbase Shares Fall to 7-Month Lows
Published: September 5, 2024 18:09
Cryptocurrencies continued their weak trading as recession fears weighed on risk assets ahead of Friday's key jobs data report.
Trump Promises to Embrace ‘Industries of the Future’ Including Crypto, AI
Published: September 5, 2024 17:59
Donald Trump reiterated his promise to make the U.S. the crypto capital of the world if re-elected president during public remarks Thursday
We Need DePIN to Get to Net-Zero Emissions
Published: September 5, 2024 17:47
To achieve the net-zero goal ASAP, we must find a way to actively integrate end consumers into the energy market. The answer is Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks, says Kai Siefert, founder and CEO of Combinder, a user-owned distributed energy…
UK Regulator Says 87% of Crypto Registration Applications Failed to Meet Standards for Approval
Published: September 5, 2024 15:55
The FCA approved only four of the 35 applications it received in the year ended March 31.
Bitcoin Flounders Ahead of Friday Jobs Report That Might Push Fed to Slash Rates by 50 Basis Points
Published: September 5, 2024 15:37
The U.S. central bank has indicated it will cut rates at its mid-September meeting, but the size of the move is up for debate.
Telegram Is Driving Crypto Adoption, Despite Bad News
Published: September 5, 2024 15:34
Telegram's crypto adoption story via TON may be its lasting mark in 2024 despite recent news leaving many with a negative impression, says Daniel Cawrey, a former CoinDesk journalist who is now chief strategy officer of Tonkeeper, a non-custody wallet app…
Crypto for Advisors: Bitcoin and Gold, Stores of Value
Published: September 5, 2024 15:00
The approval of the bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs could represent a similar change in market to what central banks caused in gold markets post-2022 – a new factor that, at least temporarily, overwhelms traditional narratives, including the “store of value”…
Crypto Payments Firm BCB Group Has Received Takeover Interest: Sources
Published: September 5, 2024 14:24
The company received takeover interest from a potential investor while conducting a Series B funding round.
French President Macron Names Michel Barnier as Prime Minister
Published: September 5, 2024 14:14
The 73-year-old Barnier represented the European Union in the Brexit negotiations with the U.K.
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Heavy Losses in APT and MATIC Lead the Index Lower
Published: September 5, 2024 13:44
Aptos fell 5.1% while Polygon dropped 4.1% as the Coindesk 20 trends downward.
Protocol Village: Euler Returns With 'V2' After $200M+ Exploit in 2023
Published: September 5, 2024 12:26
EigenLayer to Distribute 86M Tokens to Stakers, Node Operators
Published: September 5, 2024 12:11
Restaking protocol EigenLayer said it will distribute 86 million EIGEN tokens, around 5% of the total supply, to stakers, node operators, ecosystem partners and community members.
First Mover Americas: BTC Erases Gains From Wednesday's Brief Rally
Published: September 5, 2024 12:11
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 5, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
Bitcoin Retraces Below $57K as 'Sell-on-Rise' Action Continues
Published: September 5, 2024 11:28
Crypto weakness may be a red flag for traditional risk assets, one analyst said.
Blockstream Mining Starts Third Investment Round for Hashrate-Backed Tokenized Note
Published: September 5, 2024 10:00
The EU-compliant security token gives investors exposure to the hashrate over a four year period.
Ether CME Futures Volume Shrinks as ETH ETFs Disappoint, Crypto Market Ducks Risk
Published: September 5, 2024 09:27
The decline in trading volumes for ETH instruments suggests lower-than-expected institutional interest in the asset, particularly following the launch of spot ETH ETFs, according to CCData.
Robinhood's Former Ban on Crypto Withdrawals Draws $3.9M Settlement in California
Published: September 5, 2024 01:59
Robinhood's crypto-trading subsidiary used to prevent customers from withdrawing the tokens they bought. Though Robinhood Crypto LLC abandoned that policy in 2022, on Wednesday its past practices earned a $3.9 million slap on the wrist from the state of…
Kamala Harris Is Not Directly Accepting Crypto Donations, a PAC Is, Coinbase Says
Published: September 4, 2024 22:01
A spokesperson for Coinbase said the Future Forward PAC, which is dedicated to supporting Kamala Harris, is accepting crypto donations, rather than her campaign directly.
Siemens Issues $330M Digital Bond on Private Blockchain with Major German Banks Including Deutsche Bank
Published: September 4, 2024 21:23
The issuance was the company's first digital bond with fully automated settlement, building on last year's issuance on the Polygon network.
The Protocol: The Secret Code Behind Trump Family Crypto Project
Published: September 4, 2024 18:50
In this week's issue of CoinDesk's weekly newsletter on blockchain tech, we've got the secret details underpinning the former president's plan for World Liberty Financial, as well as the rankings of which tokens performed the least-poorly in ugly August…
How Ethereum 2.0 Can Transform DeFi
Published: September 4, 2024 17:48
The shift to proof-of-stake has raised worries about over-centralization. By reaffirming its commitment to decentralization, the blockchain can realize its goals, says James Wo, Founder & CEO of DFG.
Building Robust Digital Asset Custody Solutions: Key Considerations
Published: September 4, 2024 17:34
Private blockchain, smart contracts, and specialized oracles - Mohammad Nauman, Director of Custody Engineering at Bullish explores the essential elements to consider when building a secure and efficient digital asset custody infrastructure.
A Hunt for Yield: The Next Chapter in Crypto Portfolio Optimization
Published: September 4, 2024 17:20
The fallout from the 2022 crisis has pushed the industry to innovate. One of the most promising developments has been the rise of tokenized money market funds. These funds offer a way to generate yield, says Jason Liebowitz, Head of Private Wealth at…
VC Giants a16z, Union Square Ventures Get Subpoenaed by New York About Uniswap: Sources
Published: September 4, 2024 16:42
"We don't wish the burden of unnecessary subpoenas on anyone," a spokesperson for Uniswap told CoinDesk.
Nigeria’s Crypto Thaw: Not What It Seems
Published: September 4, 2024 16:32
The Nigerian government’s long-running hostility towards the crypto industry seems to be abating. Or is it? Noelle Acheson looks at how the recent licensing of two crypto exchanges in Nigeria may not represent the shift we’re hoping for.
Uniswap Labs Settles CFTC Charges Over 'Illegal' Margin Products
Published: September 4, 2024 15:56
Uniswap Labs will pay $175,000 to settle charges it offered illegal leveraged and margined commodities transactions, a CFTC press release said.
In Trump-Backed Crypto Project, Insiders Are Poised for Unusually Big Paydays
Published: September 4, 2024 15:54
Switzerland’s Fourth-Biggest Bank ZKB Offers Retail Customers Bitcoin and Ether
Published: September 4, 2024 15:42
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: MATIC Plunges 6.9%, Leading Index's Decline
Published: September 4, 2024 14:47
Index stumbles 2.1% with Polygon leading declines, while Uniswap and Litecoin remain in green.
Nigerian Court Postpones Decision on Gambaryan Bail Application
Published: September 4, 2024 14:47
The next bail hearing has been scheduled for Oct. 9.
Japans Financial Regulator Mulls Taxing Crypto as a Financial Asset
Published: September 4, 2024 14:12
A change in the regime could result in lower taxes for some crypto investors.
Crypto-Fan Deaton Gets Chance to Battle Elizabeth Warren for U.S. Senate
Published: September 4, 2024 14:02
The hope of crypto enthusiasts weary of industry pushback from Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) remains alive after the crypto sector's top candidate, lawyer John Deaton, won the Republican primary in Massachusetts and a chance to face Warren in the general…
Binance Hires UK Accounting Firm Grant Thornton To Advise on Audits
Published: September 4, 2024 13:00
Binance has hired U.K.-based Grant Thornton to advise on accounting and tax matters, it announced Wednesday.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Drops to Lowest Since August as U.S. Stocks Slide
Published: September 4, 2024 12:01
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 4, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
The Sandbox's Largest Market for Creators Is Now India: Co-Founder Sebastien Borget
Published: September 4, 2024 11:28
India is Metaverse platform The Sandbox's largest market for creators with users numbers doubling in less than a year, co-founder Sebastien Borget told CoinDesk in an interview.
Illiquid Bitcoin Is Now Record 74% of BTC's Circulating Supply. That's Bullish
Published: September 4, 2024 11:17
According to ETC Group, the new high is a sign that the halving-induced supply shock is intensifying.
Mt. Gox Wouldn't Have Happened With Modern Tools, Mark Karpeles Says
Published: September 4, 2024 09:41
Bitcoin Mining Profitability Is Stuck at Record Lows, JPMorgan Says
Published: September 4, 2024 08:31
Miners earned an average of $43,600 per exahash a second in daily block rewards last month, the lowest rate on record, the report said.
TradFi Companies 'Want to Transact in Bitcoin,' Says Cantor Fitzgerald CEO
Published: September 4, 2024 08:29
Howard Lutnick was picked by Donald Trump to chair his presidential transition team last month.
Ripple USD Stablecoin Could be Issued in 'Weeks, Not Months': Garlinghouse
Published: September 4, 2024 08:12
The RLUSD will be fully backed by U.S. dollar assets, tested with enterprise partners, and will operate on the XRP Ledger and Ethereum blockchain.
Polygon Begins Token Swap, in Move to Allow More Issuance
Published: September 4, 2024 08:00
The migration from POL to MATIC will also bring in some tokenomics changes with a new emission rate of 2%.
Solana's SOL Gets First Implied Volatility Index on Volmex
Published: September 4, 2024 07:36
The new index will help traders guage expected SOL price turbulence over two weeks.
Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $287M, Largest Daily Outflow in Four Months
Published: September 4, 2024 05:21
BTC traded lower as weak U.S. manufacturing data revived growth concerns.
Bitcoin Dives Under $56K as Asian Equities See Red
Published: September 4, 2024 01:52
The August reading of the Institute for Supply Management’s manufacturing index slumped for a fifth straight month with a rebound from July but remaining below the 50 threshold.
Trump Family Members Hacked to Promote Apparent Crypto Scam
Published: September 4, 2024 01:45
Polygon to Start Much-Awaited Swap of POL Token for Longstanding MATIC
Published: September 3, 2024 21:08
The migration from POL to MATIC will also bring in some tokenomics changes with a new emission rate of 2%.
Inside the Trump Crypto Project Linked to a $2M DeFi Hack and Former Pick-Up Artist
Published: September 3, 2024 20:52
Four team members listed in World Liberty Financial's white paper previously worked on Dough Finance, which was drained of $2 million in July. One also founded Date Hotter Girls LLC.
DeFi Protocol Penpie Exploited for $27M of Crypto Assets; PNP Token Craters 40%
Published: September 3, 2024 20:43
Crypto users lost some $2 billion due to hacks, scams and exploits throughout 2023, one report said.
How Decentralized AI and Zero-Knowledge Proofs Will Democratize Compute
Published: September 3, 2024 18:52
AI is at risk of the same centralization seen in earlier editions of the internet. But another way is possible, say Mahesh Ramakrishnan and Vinayak Kurup.
Why ‘Universal Basic Compute’ Is a Solution to Economic Inequality
Published: September 3, 2024 16:42
And how DePIN networks could make it possible, according to Mark Rydon, Co-Founder of Aethir.
Bitcoin Could Drop 20% After Fed Rate Cuts in Bearish Case, but Weak September Presents Buying Opportunity: Analysts
Published: September 3, 2024 16:22
Bitcoin could fall to as low as somewhere in the $40,000-$50,000 range following a September Fed rate cut in a bearish scenario, Bitfinex said in a report.
Why the SEC Is Wrong About NFTs
Published: September 3, 2024 16:12
The SEC's Wells notice against OpenSea showed once again how regulators are overreaching in interpreting the law, says Edward Lee, a professor at Santa Clara University School of Law, and the author of "Creators Take Control."
Institutional DeFi Needs a BUIDL Moment
Published: September 3, 2024 15:55
The lack of institutional adoption in DeFi is mostly due to capability limitations, not just regulatory uncertainty, says Jesus Rodriguez, CEO, IntoTheBlock.
Crypto Tuesday Crumble Sends Bitcoin Below $58K, Ether to 7-Month Low
Published: September 3, 2024 15:18
Flattish markets turned decidedly negative as U.S. stocks posted sharp losses following the three-day weekend.
Facing Up to Crypto’s Gen Z Stigma
Published: September 3, 2024 14:30
Students should be among the earliest adopters of Web3, but they’re currently not using the technology, says Benjamin Sturisky, research analyst at Delphi Digital and president of Gator Blockchain.
Matter Labs Restructures to Meet Changing Demands, Lays Off 16% of Team
Published: September 3, 2024 14:23
The company made the move to adapt to "the different type of technology and support" that developers building on ZKsync now require.
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: DOT and HBAR Outperform as Index Rises 0.9%
Published: September 3, 2024 13:38
Polkadot gained 2.6% while Hedera rose 2.4%, helping push the index higher.
BitGo CEO Says Wrapped Bitcoin’s Critics Aren’t Being ‘Intellectually Honest’ About Their Concerns
Published: September 3, 2024 13:01
The loudest critics of BitGo’s deal with Justin Sun-affiliated BiT Global also want to see their ‘number go up.’
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Gain Checked by Hints of Further BOJ Rate Rises
Published: September 3, 2024 12:05
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 3, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
Ripple Will Soon Add Ethereum Compatible Smart Contracts to XRP Ledger
Published: September 3, 2024 12:01
The contracts will exist on a sidechain built on XRPL, developers said in a Tuesday post.
SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda Calls for S-1 Form Tailored for Digital Assets
Published: September 3, 2024 11:54
Uyeda said the U.S. agency can work with crypto firms to figure out how to differentiate S-1 forms for digital assets.
Qatar Brings in Crypto Rules Framework in a Sign of Web 3 Development in the Middle East
Published: September 3, 2024 11:34
The framework includes recognition of smart contracts, licensing for crypto companies, property rights in tokens and custody arrangements among other issues.
Bank of Japan Governor Hints at More Rate Hikes; BTC Drops 0.4%
Published: September 3, 2024 10:28
The divergent monetary policy paths of the BOJ and the Fed mean potential for yen strength and pain for risk assets, including cryptocurrencies.
‘Why Are You Doing This To Me?’: Detained Binance Exec Begs Prison Guard for Help in New Court Footage
Published: September 3, 2024 02:49
“I’m not okay, this is f*cked up,” Gambaryan said in the video, as he clutched the guard’s wrist for support. When the guard stepped away, leaving Gambaryan with only a single crutch to lean on, Gambaryan turned to a small crowd of onlookers and said
WazirX Hacker Starts to Move Stolen Ether Using Tornado Cash
Published: September 3, 2024 02:32
The Indian crypto exchange was hacked for over $230 million in July, and a restructuring process is underway in Singapore.
Metaplanet Teams Up With SBI VC Trade for Bitcoin Custody
Published: September 2, 2024 14:48
Metaplanet said it was adopting bitcoin as a reserve asset to hedge against the volatility of the yen in May and had accumulated a total of 360 BTC by mid-August.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Sits Around $58.5K at Start of Historically Bearish September
Published: September 2, 2024 12:25
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 2 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
Key Week for Bitcoin and the Dollar Index
Published: September 2, 2024 11:32
This week's slew of U.S. economic data will determine whether the dollar continues to weaken, offering a tailwind to BTC and other risk assets.
Brevan Howard-Backed Tokenization Firm Libre Arrives on NEAR Blockchain
Published: September 2, 2024 11:00
NEAR Protocol’s cross-chain signing feature will allow users on multiple blockchains to transact with Libre’s selection of tokenized credit and hedge funds.
Donald Trumps Harris On Polymarket Once Again
Published: September 2, 2024 08:49
Harris led Trump in early August and betting odds reached 50-50 on the marketplace last month but shifted to Trump’s favor over the weekend.
Extremely Unlikely WazirX Customers Will Be Made Whole in Crypto Terms: Legal Advisers
Published: September 2, 2024 08:47
It is extremely unlikely that WazirX customers will be made whole in crypto terms through the restructuring, legal advisers of the Indian cryptocurrency exchange said.
OKX Receives Major Payment Institution License in Singapore
Published: September 2, 2024 08:40
Singapore has a reputation of being a world-leading crypto hub as it provides clear guidelines on how cryptocurrency firms should operate.
Bitcoin Drops Toward $57.5K, Extends Weekly Loss to 10% at Start of Seasonally Bearish September
Published: September 2, 2024 08:21
Memecoin DOGE led losses among major tokens with a 5% slide in the past 24 hours ahead of the Labor Day holiday in the U.S.
OKX Brings Update to Ease Bitcoin Arbitrage
Published: September 2, 2024 08:20
The new offering allows traders of varied experience levels to maximized returns through market-neutral bets.
SEC Might Challenge FTX Bankruptcy Estate From Paying Back Customers With Stablecoins
Published: September 2, 2024 07:48
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may have thrown a spanner in the wheels of the confirmation of the FTX bankruptcy plan, according to a court filing Friday.
Cardano’s Chang Hard Fork Goes Live, Introducing On-Chain Governance
Published: September 1, 2024 21:45
The highly anticipated upgrade markes the ecosystem's long-planned shift towards decentralized governance.
A U.S. Crypto Bill's 2024 Chances
Published: August 31, 2024 00:30
Earlier this month, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) told the audience at a "Crypto4Harris" virtual event that he hoped to shepherd crypto legislation through Congress and have President Joe Biden sign the bill into law by the end of 2024. It…
Elon Musk's X Is Reportedly Now Banned in Brazil Following Judge's Ruling
Published: August 30, 2024 21:28
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