Mastercard launches NFT-gated musician accelerator program
13.4.2023
This month Mastercard is launching an artist accelerator program for musicians with a catch - access to the program is only possible via an NFT member pass
EU's MiCA Law Nears Final Vote, Raising High Hopes for Crypto Regulation
13.4.2023
The EU’s new regulatory framework for crypto known as MiCA is expected to be debated in the European Parliament on Tuesday or Wednesday next week, with a final vote expected to follow one day later.
The new regulatory framework covers a wide range of issues within the crypto sector, including...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Hits $2,000 Following Shapella Upgrade
13.4.2023
Ethereum moved above $2,000 on Thursday, as markets continue to react to the successful Shanghai update. The upgrade, which is also known as “Shapella,” took place late last night, enabling withdrawals on the blockchain. Bitcoin remained above $28,000. Bitcoin Bitcoin (BTC) continued...
First of many? How Italy’s ChatGPT ban could trigger a wave of AI regulation
13.4.2023
A data breach and a lack of transparency led Italy to ban ChatGPT, the popular AI-powered chatbot, sparking a debate on the future of AI regulation and innovation
CoinDesk Indices Unveils Bitcoin Trend Indicator
13.4.2023
The BTI is a daily signal that communicates the direction and strength of bitcoin's current price trend through a purpose-built algorithm
Lawyers Unsure of Fate of Do Kwon’s ‘Missing $37B’ – Will Investors Ever Get Their Money Back?
13.4.2023
South Korean legal experts are unsure if “victims” of fraud allegedly committed by Do Kwon and Terraform Labs executives will ever be able to recoup their funds – with an estimated $37 billion now “missing.”
Segye Ilbo reported that South Korean prosecutors are hopeful of freezing at least $5.5...
Providing liquidity: Will you dare to be a pioneer?
13.4.2023
Making the most of liquidity pools requires rigorous research and careful planning. With a well-executed strategy, it’s possible to generate generous returns
Ethereum Shapella goes live on mainnet
13.4.2023
It has been a while since Ethereum’s The Merge went live. Ethereum is now back with the second major upgrade – Shapella -and it has important benefits to offer to the community of developers and users. To start with, Ethereum Shapella optimizes the cost for certain transactions. While details...
Ether price cracks $2K amid staking withdrawals enabled post-Shapella upgrade
13.4.2023
Ether (ETH) has crossed the $2,000 mark after the much-awaited Shanghai and Capella upgrade that was implemented into the Ethereum Mainnet
Ether staking withdrawals: Crypto exchanges set calendar for unstaking
13.4.2023
A majority of the validators are withdrawing their staking rewards rather than the whole 32 staked ETH
London Stock Exchange Unit to Clear Bitcoin Index Futures, Options
13.4.2023
LCH said its partnership with trading venue GFO-X shows its commitment to the growing crypto asset class
As Justice is Sought for Do Kwon, South Korea’s Crypto Scene Emerges From Terra Luna’s Shadow
13.4.2023
The collapse of Terra continues to reverberate in Do Kwon’s homeland, but there are signs of progress, CoinDesk’s Emily Parker reports