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The Protocol: Bitcoin NFT Debacle, Vitalik's 30th, Farcaster Frames, 'Private Mempools'
31.1.2024
In this week's issue of The Protocol newsletter, our Sam Kessler writes about the "private mempools" that Ethereum users are increasingly relying on to avoid front-running MEV bots. PLUS: Margaux Nijkerk explores the growing use of "councils" to oversee adolescent networks
CoinDesk Brings Back 'Microcosms' NFT Consensus Ticket
31.1.2024
Minting is live for the 1,000-run collection, whose additional perks will let holders get the most out of Consensus 2024 in Austin, Texas
Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged, Sounds Hawkish Note on March
31.1.2024
Bitcoin investors have mostly been focused on spot ETFs and the upcoming halving, but central bank monetary policy is also likely to play a sizable role in the 2024 price outlook
Crypto Market Maker GSR Appoints Former JPMorgan Executive as Head of Trading
31.1.2024
The new hire happens as digital asset markets are maturing and have become increasingly intertwined with traditional finance
Time to End Craig Wright’s Harassment Campaign Against Bitcoin Devs
31.1.2024
Craig Wright has repeatedly litigated anyone questioning his claim to be Satoshi, harming numerous people in crypto in the process. The Crypto Open Patent Alliance aims to put a stop to this as its case comes to court Feb. 5
CoinDesk Mothballs DESK Reward Token Program
31.1.2024
It was an experiment in driving community engagement, and we're leaving the door open to relaunching DESK or something similar in the future
JUP Token Soars After Massive $700M Jupiter Airdrop to Solana Wallets
31.1.2024
Validators called the airdrop a success. "Surprisingly, nothing notable" broke, one operator said
From Speculation to Fundamentals: A New Paradigm for Crypto Markets
31.1.2024
New markets take time to mature and crypto is no different. The next stage will see more attention given to fundamental metrics and better data will drive the change, says Michael Nadeau, founder of The DeFi Report
How the Launch of Spot ETFs Could Dampen Bitcoin’s Volatility
31.1.2024
The approval of a wave of bitcoin exchange-traded funds will lead to a more mature market structure, say Vivek Chauhan and David Lawant, of FalconX
Chris Dixon Talks Techno-Optimism, Permissionless Innovation and the Need for Crypto
31.1.2024
The renowned a16z VC talks to Daniel Kuhn about his new book, “Read Write Own: Building the Next Era of the Internet.”
FTX Expects to Fully Repay Customers but Won't Restart Defunct Crypto Exchange
31.1.2024
Its FTT token surged nearly 11% after the news
Tether Reports Record $2.85B Profit as Biggest Stablecoin Nears $100B Market Cap
31.1.2024
The USDT stablecoin issuer held over $5.4 billion in excess reserves as of 2023 year-end, according to its latest attestation
Global X Pulls Out of Spot Bitcoin ETF Application
31.1.2024
Global X, one of the former contenders for a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), has withdrawn its application, according to a Jan 30 notice from Cboe BZX Exchange, which could have listed the fund
Labour Wants UK to Be a Securities Tokenization Hub and Advance Digital Pound Work
31.1.2024
The opposition party leads the polls in what's likely to be an election year
UK Police Seize Nearly $1.8B of Bitcoin From Investment Fraud in China: FT
31.1.2024
A London court heard of the seizure Tuesday as part of the trial of Jian Wen, who is accused of laundering bitcoin on behalf of her former employer, Yadi Zhang, FT reported
New York Community Bancorp Shares Tumble After Earnings Miss, 71% Dividend Cut
31.1.2024
The bank took over defunct Signature Bank's non crypto-related deposits last year
Inside the 'Private Mempools' Where Ethereum Traders Hide From Front-Running Bots
31.1.2024
These private mempools – where blockchain transactions avoid the eyes of front-running bots – promise to offer better settlement and lower fees to Ethereum users, but experts are sounding the alarm bell on some big risks
Ripple's XRP Drops 5% Amid Report of Potential $112M Hack
31.1.2024
Blockchain analyst ZachXBT claims 213 million XRP tokens were stolen before being laundered across multiple exchanges
Vibe Check: The Bullish Bounce Back: CoinDesk Indices' Todd Groth
31.1.2024
Periodic observations and market musings from Todd Groth, Head of Research, CoinDesk Indices
First Mover Americas: BTC Loses $43K as Crypto Prices Slip
31.1.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Jan. 31, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets