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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.”
Web3 Lost $38.9 Million to Bad Actors in First Month of 2024: Quantstamp
31.1.2024
Bad actors have stolen $38.9 million from various Web3 projects in the first month of 2024. According to a recent report from Quantstamp, a decentralized finance (DeFi) security startup, bad actors used different attack vectors to steal funds, including smart contract hacks, key compromises,...
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Global X, one of the former contenders for a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), has withdrawn its application, according to a Jan 30 notice from Cboe BZX Exchange, which could have listed the fund
Ripple Exec Chris Larsen’s XRP Accounts Illicitly Accessed, Crypto Exchanges Freeze Assets
31.1.2024
On Wednesday, Chris Larsen, the co-founder and executive chairman of Ripple, publicly revealed that several of his personal xrp accounts had been illicitly accessed. Larsen explained that the team successfully persuaded crypto exchanges to promptly freeze the affected addresses. $112.5 Million...
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
Solana’s alternative to do better than SOL this year, to grow from $0.1 to $15 in 2024
31.1.2024
  The cryptocurrency market is a dynamic and ever-evolving space, where new projects often seek to challenge the established giants. In recent years, Solana (SOL) has gained immense popularity for its scalability and high transaction speeds, making it a favourite among investors. However,...
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
On-Scroll Animation Ideas for Sticky Sections
31.1.2024
Some ideas of how sticky sections can be animated while exiting the viewport
Stablecoin Market Cap Climbs $4.85 Billion in 30 Days; USDT, USDC, FDUSD Spearhead Growth
31.1.2024
In the past month, data reveals a significant increase in the combined market capitalization of leading stablecoins, rising from $131.71 billion to $136.56 billion. The top two stablecoins, tether and usd coin, experienced notable expansions in their supplies, with increases of 4.8% and 7.2%...
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
Web3 Lost $127M to Hackers in January 2024 + More Crypto News
31.1.2024
Get your daily, bite-sized digest of blockchain and crypto news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s news. In today’s edition: Web3 Lost $127M to Hackers in January 2024; Up 5.9x YoY Messari Expands Market Intelligence Services to Europe Portal Raises $34 Million from Major...
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: A Collision of Signals and Macro Decisions Ahead of Fed Ruling
31.1.2024
Over the past 60 minutes, bitcoin’s trading value has fluctuated between $42,525 and $42,715, demonstrating a dynamic price range. Its 24-hour price swing extends from a low of $42,340 to a high of $43,853. Currently, bitcoin boasts a market capitalization of $834 billion, coupled with...
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
Woman Accused of Laundering Bitcoins for Chinese Fraudster Goes on Trial in the UK
31.1.2024
A British citizen recently went on trial in the U.K. for laundering bitcoins on behalf of a fugitive Chinese fraudster, Yadi Zhang. Prosecutors insist that Jian Wen was aware that Zhang’s bitcoins were acquired using stolen funds. However, Wen defended her actions and said she thought Zhang...