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Russia’s Tech Giant Rostec to Test Digital Asset Payments in International Trade
12.9.2022
Russia’s leading technology company, Rostec, is working on a project to integrate digital assets into cross-border trade. The state-owned corporation says the market is interested in cryptocurrency payments which can reduce sanctions pressure on Russian exporters and importers. Rostec Eyes...
Vitalik Buterin Makes Surprise Appearance at Kyiv Tech Summit in Show of Support for Ukraine
10.9.2022
Bitcoin Mining Threatens America’s Climate Change Efforts, White House Science and Tech Department Says
8.9.2022
The Biden administration is concerned about digital currency mining operations affecting climate change, after the U.S. Office of Science and Technology Policy published a report that says politicians should take action against crypto mining. The federal government’s entity recommends...
Xiden Developer CryptoDATA Announces New Project to Defend the Crypto Space From Asset Losses
8.9.2022
PRESS RELEASE. CryptoDATA Tech, the Xiden blockchain developer and MotoGP Austrian Grand Prix’s title sponsor until 2024, is joining a new project that provides highly sought-after safeguards for crypto users. CryptoDATA Tech is partnering with Martoms Brothers & Co and several...
Apple Shielded From Crypto Wallet App Lawsuit, Judge Rules
8.9.2022
A federal judge in California has ruled that Apple Inc. is shielded from the “Toast Plus” class action lawsuit where a fake crypto wallet app was available in the Apple App Store. A customer sued the tech giant after downloading the fraudulent app and lost some crypto. Apple...
Ethereum’s Merge May Boost Public's View of Crypto
7.9.2022
Author of The Cryptopians Laura Shin joined CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” to discuss the Merge and what it could mean for the Ethereum community if the hard fork is successful
Binance Seeks to Rev Up Its BNB Blockchain With Tech That Got Traction on Ethereum
7.9.2022
Binance effectively announced a separate blockchain where transactions can be offloaded and processed faster and more cheaply
Ethereum Merge: What You Need to Know
7.9.2022
At long last, the Ethereum Merge is finally around the corner. In this FAQ, we take a step back and quickly address a handful of the myths and misconceptions that have popped up surrounding the Merge, Ethereum’s transition to proof-of-stake scheduled for around Sept. 15
DeFi Platform Curve Finance Takes First Steps Toward crvUSD Stablecoin
7.9.2022
Details on the actual usage of crvUSD are scanty at writing time, and Curve developers denied sharing more information about the tokens with CoinDesk
VCs pour $14.2B into crypto in H1 2022, but investments now slowing
7.9.2022
KPMG noted that despite the expected downfall, investment figures remained well-positioned in comparison to pre-2021 figures, which highlights the growing maturity of the market
What the Merge Could Mean for Ethereum and Its Developers
6.9.2022
As Bellatrix Activated, Ethereum protocol developer Preston Van Loon joined CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover,” to discuss the Merge and what it could mean for users and developers
The Final Countdown to the Ethereum Merge Has Officially Begun
6.9.2022
The activation of the Bellatrix upgrade on Ethereum triggers the beginning of the Merge, which will likely be completed sometime around Sept. 13-16
Snapchat’s parent company shutters Web3 division amid layoffs
2.9.2022
The company said it will let go of its Web3 division to make way for restructuring after falling behind financial targets
Bitcoin's Price May Crash After Ethereum's 'Merge,' Researcher Says
2.9.2022
Artist and independent Kyle McDonald said on CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover,” the possibility Ethereum’s Merge will reduce energy costs by 99.95% is “highly realistic.”
Blockchain Cardano’s Vasil Upgrade Confirmed for Sept. 22
2.9.2022
The hard fork had initially been scheduled for a June release
DeFi Platform Kyber Network Discloses $265K Exploit, Vows to Reimburse All Funds
1.9.2022
Tech giant Meitu loses over $43M of its crypto investment in bear market
1.9.2022
Meitu was one among many public companies that purchased Bitcoin to hold as a treasury reserve during the peak of the bull run last year and now joins the list of companies that have suffered heavily due to the bear market
Helium Developers Propose Shifting Network to Solana Blockchain Months After $200M Raise
1.9.2022
Developers cited faster transactions and “higher uptimes” among several reasons behind the proposed move
Can Ethereum Out-Engineer the Censors by 'Shuttering' the Beacon Chain?
31.8.2022
Ethereum’s developers are realizing censorship is not a problem that can just be coded away. This piece is originally from Valid Points, CoinDesk's weekly newsletter, breaking down Ethereum’s evolution and its impact on crypto markets
JPMorgan Advises Investors to Sell Crypto, Buy Value Stocks — Says the Fed Overestimates Strength of US Economy
31.8.2022
The chief global strategist of JPMorgan Asset Management has advised investors to focus on valuations, invest in value stocks, sell crypto, and steer clear of bitcoin. “The Federal Reserve is overestimating the strength of the U.S. economy as it feels guilty about the fact that inflation...