Search
What Other Crypto Firms Could Go Public This Year
12.1.2024
After Circle’s SEC filing marking the first step towards a public listing, CoinDesk examined the other firms that might try to go public amid a rebound in crypto markets. High on the list of possibles: Kraken and Ripple
The Biggest Bitcoin ETF Threat No One Is Talking About
11.1.2024
A majority of bitcoin ETF issuers have chosen Coinbase as a custodian, which is a concentration of risk. Even if that is the safest option, new cybersecurity standards are needed for making crypto custody truly safe
In 2024, Crypto Summer Is Coming, and This One Will Be Different
11.1.2024
Expect greater stability on Ethereum, the convergence of CBDCs and stablecoins, and progress on industrial applications of blockchain tech, says EY’s Paul Brody
Gary Gensler’s Bitcoin ETF Clown Show
11.1.2024
From hacks to unnecessary delays to ungracious statements, the SEC chair has made few friends as he finally approves these in-demand BTC products for the first time
What Is a Central Bank Digital Currency? A Brief Guide to CBDCs
11.1.2024
Central bank digital currency (CBDC) aims to take the benefits from blockchain-based digital currency and combine it with fiat currency under the control of the central bank
What Is SocialFi? A Beginner’s Guide
11.1.2024
SocialFi is Web3’s answer to Web2’s social media problems by enabling users to have control over their content and allow them to directly monetize it
What Are Zero-Knowledge Proofs?
11.1.2024
Zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) allow crypto network users to verify the validity of a transaction without revealing details of the transaction
Bitcoin ETFs and Wall Street: A Double Milestone
11.1.2024
The U.S. listing of ETFs based on spot BTC is more than a milestone for Bitcoin. Noelle Acheson points out that it is also a milestone for Wall Street
Crypto for Advisors: AI, a Strategic Tool for Financial Firms
11.1.2024
Lynda Koster from Growthential highlights the importance of strategically adopting and integrating generative AI in business, especially in financial advising, to navigate the evolving technological landscape and maintain a competitive edge
Bitcoin ETFs Approved: The Industry Reacts
10.1.2024
In a milestone for crypto adoption, the SEC today approved the trading of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). CoinDesk rounded up reaction from across the crypto industry to the news
ETF Euphoria Shows Bitcoin Needs Wall Street After All
10.1.2024
Is an ETF at odds with Bitcoin’s goal of breaking away from Wall Street? Absolutely. Is that same ETF also necessary for crypto to grow? Also yes
Bitcoin ETF Confusion Abounds
10.1.2024
The crypto industry can breathe a sigh of relief: It looks like a federal U.S. regulator will let the world's largest traditional finance asset managers and other firms list and trade shares of a vehicle giving retail and institutional investors exposure to the price of a decentralized, trustless...
Everyone Wants the SEC’s Fake News to Be Real
10.1.2024
The agency said for months it couldn’t approve bitcoin ETFs because of market manipulation. Then, in a delicious irony, it was itself manipulated, showing how even non-news can move markets
Did the Fake Bitcoin ETF Announcement Prove an SEC Approval Is a 'Sell-the-News' Event?
10.1.2024
The SEC's social media account was hacked to say the much-anticipated financial product was approved, perhaps answering the question of what will happen when it actually happens
We Tried Fox's Blockchain-Based Tool for Deepfake Detection. Here's How It Went
10.1.2024
Fox's new blockchain tool might not help consumers suss out deep fakes, but it could be a boon to publishers struggling to navigate the AI age. We kicked the tires on the new technology
Beyond the ETF: Crypto Innovations to Watch in 2024
10.1.2024
While most market watchers are focused on bitcoin ETFs at the moment, Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) and Real World Assets (RWA) hold a lot of long-term promise, says Colton Dillion, CEO of Hedgehog
Making Sense of Web3’s Burgeoning AI Ecosystem
10.1.2024
Although the intersection of Web3 and AI has great potential, there is a lot of confusion about this emerging technology in the market today. Mapping out the GPU supply chain, layers of the tech stack, and various competitive landscapes can help investors better understand the ecosystem and make...
No, a Trump Victory Might Be Bad for Crypto
9.1.2024
A response to Politico’s article predicting good times if the ex-POTUS wins re-election
Thai Government’s Digital Wallet Stimulus Plan Under Scrutiny
9.1.2024
Source: AdobeStock / kikujungboy Has the Thai government’s plan to deposit money in citizens’ digital wallets received approval from the legal adviser? Depends on whom you’re asking. The confusion began on Sunday. According to The Nation, the Council of State has given its opinion...
Bitcoin ETFs: The Bear Case
8.1.2024
Bitcoin exchange traded funds may not actually be approved, due to the SEC’s long-held concerns about market manipulation. And, if they are, they could change the nature of Bitcoin itself, to the detriment of Satoshi Nakamoto’s original vision, say critics