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Meet the Russian Oligarch Launching a Metal-Backed Crypto Token
7.10.2019
Vladimir Potanin, one of Russia's richest people, tells CoinDesk about his plans for a palladium-backed token and a tokenized commodities exchange
Coinbase in Talks to Acquire Rental Startup Omni’s Engineering Staff: Report
7.10.2019
Th cryptocurrency exchange is said to be in talks to acquire the human assets of Omni, a Ripple-backed rental and storage firm
Hyperledger Blockchain Group Weighs Changes to Fix Election Issues
7.10.2019
The blockchain consortium’s powerful technical steering committee is discussing changes to its elections process to boost voter turnout and more
From Cardano to Ethereum, 2020 Could Be Deciding Year for Proof-of-Stake
7.10.2019
Two of the industry’s most hotly anticipated PoS networks are scheduled to (re)launch in Q1
Sharia Goldbugs: How ISIS Created A Currency For World Domination
6.10.2019
By trading oil using its own currency, ISIS planned to destabilize the US economy by forcibly decoupling the dollar from the oil business
What It’s Like Being CIO of a Crypto Fund
6.10.2019
Jeff Dorman of Arca Funds shares his experience of what it’s like being a CIO of a cryptocurrency fund
Algo Capital Loses Crypto Funds After CTO’s Phone Is Hacked
5.10.2019
Algo Capital, an investment firm focused on the Algorand ecosystem, lost a few million in bitcoin and ALGO tokens after its CTO's phone was hacked
WATCH: Dash CEO Looks Forward to Stability and Adoption
5.10.2019
Dash Core Group CEO, Ryan Taylor, sat down to speak with CoinDesk to discuss the recent spate of exchange listings for Dash
Bitcoin Is 2019’s Best-Performing Asset, Even After Recent Price Downturn
5.10.2019
Despite a recent pullback, bitcoin’s price has more than doubled in 2019, dwarfing investors' year-to-date returns from stocks, bonds or commodities
Hacker Returns Ethereum Domains Lost in Bug Exploit
4.10.2019
The ENS hacker returned all 17 domain names after being compensated by OpenSea
PayPal Withdraws From Facebook-Led Libra Crypto Project
4.10.2019
PayPal has withdrawn from the Libra Association, the company announced Friday
300cubits, a Blockchain Shipping Pioneer, Gives up on Its TEU Token
4.10.2019
The Hong Kong-based company calls it quits as clients raise concerns about the value of the coin
DTCC Pushes Back Blockchain Project to Avoid Brexit Complications
4.10.2019
The DTCC has pushed back the release of its blockchain-based post-trade system for derivatives by several months, in part because of Brexit.
Galaxy Digital, XBTO Just Made the First Block Trade of Bakkt Bitcoin Futures
4.10.2019
Crypto fund Galaxy Digital and OTC trader XBTO have conducted the first-ever block trade of Bakkt's bitcoin futures contract
New York’s Financial Watchdog Is Hiring Another Crypto Superintendent
4.10.2019
The specialized crypto unit of the New York Department of Financial Services is beefing up its staff with another hire
‘Gold-Backed’ Crypto Token’s Promoter Investigated by Florida Regulators
4.10.2019
Karatbars, issuer of a purportedly gold-backed crypto token, is under investigation by Florida regulators over links to a Miami “crypto bank.”
Bitcoin May Be Headed for a Stronger Price Bounce
4.10.2019
A bullish breakout may be on the way, price indicators suggest, potentially fueling a rally to $8,800
Coinbase Reinstates UK Bank Deposits and Withdrawals
4.10.2019
Coinbase UK is once more allowing GBP deposits and withdrawals after it partnered with ClearBank in August
Coinbase Pro Is Increasing Its Fees – And Users Aren’t Happy
4.10.2019
Coinbase's pro trader platform is set to hike some maker/taker fees from early next week, and smaller traders will be hit hardest
US House Committee Pressuring Zuckerberg to Testify on Libra: Report
4.10.2019
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is facing pressure to testify before U.S. lawmakers on the firm's cryptocurrency project Libra