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Kamala Harris’s Unrealized Capital Gains Tax Would Hurt All Crypto Investors
2.10.2024
The proposed 25% levy would hurt early investors in bitcoin and lead to a selloff in the wider market, says Zac Townsend, CEO and co-founder of Meanwhile
Fan Tokens Have Much Larger Market Than NFTs, Says Chiliz CEO as Blockchain Prepares New Memecoin 'Pepper'
2.10.2024
The Chiliz blockchain is aiming to become "the sports blockchain," its CEO Alexandre Dreyfus told CoinDesk in an interview, while also calling out the disproportionate historical hype around NFTs in comparison to fan tokens
The Protocol: Inside North Korea's Campaign to Put Crypto Developers on Payroll
2.10.2024
In this week's issue of CoinDesk's weekly blockchain tech newsletter, we've got names, details and anecdotes on crypto companies' unwitting hires of North Korean developers. PLUS month-end rankings for bitcoin, ether and other digital assets in the CoinDesk 20 index during a strangely bullish...
Indiana Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing $38M in Crypto Via ‘Cyber Intrusion’
2.10.2024
An Indiana man has pleaded guilty to taking part in the “cyber intrusion” of a Sioux Falls, South Dakota-based financial services company, during which he and unnamed co-conspirators hacked into the company’s servers, stole customers’ personal information, and then stole nearly $38 million...
McDonald's Boo Buckets Are Back For Halloween And The New Look Is Dividing Happy Meal Fanatics
2.10.2024
If you were a creature of the ‘80s and ‘90s, you may remember pining for the colorful plastic Boo Buckets McDonald’s gave out every Halloween with its Happy Meals. You could trick-or-treat with them, use them to give out candy, or just chuck them in the closet with the rest of junk in your room...
2024’s Terrific Suikoden Spiritual Successor Is A Bargain Right Now
2.10.2024
The Suikoden series of role-playing games may be defunct, but for its devoted fans, it remains a cherished example of the genre at its best. People love these games! Which they are absolutely correct to do. Suikoden games—especially the first two in the series—feature fantastic stories of political...
EigenLayer's Token Launch Draws Scrutiny Over Supply Concerns
2.10.2024
In some ways, the release of EigenLayer's native EIGEN token this week was as expected; price rapidly rose moments after it was listed on exchanges, leading to a period of price discovery that culminated in a 22% slide from it's momentary record high. But there appears to be a storm brewing behind...
The Rise of Index Investing in Crypto
2.10.2024
Despite undeniable growth, crypto remains volatile, posing challenges for even seasoned investors. An increasingly popular solution to navigating these risks is crypto index investing, says Julien Vallet, CEO, Finst
Crypto at a Pivotal Moment
2.10.2024
The U.S. election combined with an easier monetary environment could spark the next crypto bull market, says David Lawant
U.S. Election Betting: Court Ends Pause on Kalshi's Congressional Contracts
2.10.2024
The CFTC "has failed to demonstrate that it or the public will suffer irreparable injury absent a stay pending appeal," an appeals court said, clearing the prediction market to resume listing the contracts
Bitwise Makes XRP ETF Plans Official With SEC Filing
2.10.2024
Bitwise submitted an S-1 form to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, a requirement for companies seeking to issue a new security and be listed on a public stock exchange
34 Games Coming Out In October That We Can't Wait To Check Out
2.10.2024
October hits different. The spooky month is often bursting with new games to play ahead of the end of the year, and 2024's buffet of releases is keeping the tradition alive. From PC to Nintendo Switch, from Super Mario Party Jamboree to Dragon Age: The Veilguard, here are 34 games you should have...
Christie's to Offer Blockchain-Based Ownership Certificates for Photography Collection
2.10.2024
Wednesday's sale of "An Eye Towards the Real: Photographs from the Collection of Ambassador Trevor Traina," in New York will see digital certificates issued for each of the 130 lots, which will be minted by Kresus on Base
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Ripple's XRP Drops 5.1% as Nearly All Assets Decline
2.10.2024
ATOM was the lone gainer in the index, rising 0.7%
Franklin Templeton Adds Aptos Blockchain to Support Tokenized Money Market Fund
2.10.2024
Aptos {{APT}}, the Layer 1 blockchain inspired by the discontinued Diem (formerly Libra) blockchain developed by Meta, has become the latest where Franklin Templeton’s OnChain U.S. Government Money Market Fund (FOBXX) can be traded
Short-Term Holders Send $3B in Bitcoin to Exchanges at a Loss as Mideast Tensions Rise
2.10.2024
Geopolitical tensions triggered consecutive daily declines of almost 4% in bitcoin’s price
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Returns to $61K After Tuesday's Dump
2.10.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 2, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Grayscale’s High ETF Fee Keeps the Cash Flowing In Even as Investors Withdraw
2.10.2024
Grayscale’s fee revenue from GBTC is nearly five times higher than BlackRock’s from IBIT even after a 50% decline in assets under management
How North Korea Infiltrated the Crypto Industry
2.10.2024
More than a dozen blockchain firms inadvertently hired IT workers from the rogue state, incurring cybersecurity and legal risks, a CoinDesk investigation found
Case Study: Federico Pian Portfolio — 2024
2.10.2024
Learn how Federico Pian built his 2024 portfolio using Nuxt, GSAP, and TresJs, with insights into design inspiration, animation techniques, and seamless page transitions