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How Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Is a Litmus Test for Cryptocurrency Exchanges
4.6.2022
The exchanges have resisted blocking Russian users from using their services. But technology exists that would enable them to maintain their principles and identify bad actors
Metagood Uses NFTs for Social Good
3.6.2022
The for-profit company strives to build a better future for Web3 while doing good along the way
Are Exchange Layoffs the First Sign of Crypto Winter, or Is It Already Over?
3.6.2022
Coinbase, Gemini and other crypto exchanges are laying off employees. But the cutbacks have not been as deep as previous market downturns, so far
Tackling the Quantum Threat to Bitcoin
3.6.2022
It's time the crypto community faced up to the challenge of super-computing to their networks, says CoinDesk's chief content officer
CoinDesk Confidential: Loretta Joseph
3.6.2022
The veteran fintech consultant at Financial Services Commission (FSA) Mauritius answers our questionnaire ahead of Consensus 2022
As Polygon Courts Terra Developers, It Takes Shots at Solana
2.6.2022
Responding to the 26 Anti-Crypto Technologists
2.6.2022
Crypto makes big claims but it has a small footprint. That’s how it’s supposed to be
Balancer launches on Ethereum L2 network Optimism
2.6.2022
There are currently 38 projects deployed on the Ethereum layer-2 network. More are expected as attention shifts to scalability
Consensus 2022 Visitor Guide: CBDCs and Public Money
2.6.2022
Central bank digital currencies, including a possible digital dollar, remain a hot-button topic in the crypto world. Here’s a rundown of our top choices for attendees interested in government and money at this year’s Consensus Festival in Austin, Texas
Undercollateralized USDN Stablecoin Needs Tweaking, Waves Founder Says
1.6.2022
“We have to work on the algorithm” after several depeggings from the dollar, Sasha Ivanov said on CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” program
How to Make Money From the Crypto Backlash
1.6.2022
Welcome to the hype-disappointment-devastation-education-conviction-hype cycle
Merge Ahead: Ethereum’s Dress Rehearsal (and a Hiccup)
1.6.2022
Ethereum’s Ropsten testnet is on the brink of a pivotal transition to proof-of-stake, but an unwelcome “reorg” rained on the Merge prep parade last week
CoinDesk Confidential: Kristin Smith
31.5.2022
Why You Should Consider Pooling Support Behind DeFi’s PoolTogether
31.5.2022
Letters to Layer 2: We Still Know Nothing About the Metaverse
30.5.2022
Will the metaverse be expensive to use? Will there be more than one? Who, ultimately, is responsible for building it?
Bitcoin Lightning Network capacity crosses 3900 BTC marking a new ATH
30.5.2022
The Bitcoin LN was first implemented into the Bitcoin mainnet in 2018 and has ever since been able to maintain an upward trajectory in terms of expanding its capacity
NFT Art Museums Are a Good Idea
28.5.2022
The metaverse expands access and introduces new ownership models, bringing art closer to the people – and to the human conditions that inspired the art in the first place
How the US Can Establish Itself as a Crypto Leader
28.5.2022
The UST debacle has highlighted the need for thoughtful policy on stablecoins and beyond. U.S. regulators have a rare opportunity
No, the UK Is Not Going to Make USDC and USDT Legal Tender
27.5.2022
Recent news that the government would legalize stablecoins is a qualified welcome for a GBP-pegged token from a trusted UK issuer
Crypto's One Unassailable Use Case: Helping Human Rights Activists
27.5.2022
The Oslo Freedom Forum was heavy on bitcoin and stablecoin discussions, underscoring that this technology is a tool for political dissidents, not just a get-rich-quick scheme