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Microsoft Promises No Completely Fake Trailers At Xbox Showcase
5.6.2023
We’re a week away from the big not-E3 Xbox summer showcase for 2023 and the ball’s in Microsoft’s court to win back fans after a quiet 12 months punctuated by the disastrous launch of Redfall. In a subtle shot at the recently underwhelming PS5 showcase, Xbox marketing VP Aaron Greenberg promised...
Privacy Concerns Dominate CBDC Discussion at Consensus 2023
5.6.2023
Some Consensus 2023 participants argue that the economic benefits of CBDCs are not worth the threats to privacy in an excerpt from CoinDesk’s first-ever Consensus @ Consensus Report
Introducing CoinDesk’s First-Ever ‘Consensus @ Consensus’ Report
5.6.2023
Based on intimate, curated group discussions that took place at Consensus 2023, it covers a wide range of pressing issues for the digital assets industry
El Salvador's Volcano Energy Secures $1B in Commitments For 241 MW Bitcoin Mine
5.6.2023
The 241 MW site will be powered by wind and solar energy
Binance Executive Controlled Bank Accounts Belonging to U.S. Wing in 2019-20: Reuters
5.6.2023
Binance.US has always claimed to be independent from Binance, a stance that may come under scrutiny following this news
New Stablecoin Issuer Raft Is Eschewing Fiat for Its Financial Backing
5.6.2023
Its R stablecoin is collateralized by one crypto asset: liquid staking leader Lido’s staked ether (stETH)
3 Reasons Why Beauty on the Blockchain Makes Sense
5.6.2023
Through new forms of digital artistry and cutting-edge technological innovation, today’s leading beauty companies hope to reach Web3-native consumers, create meaningful experiences and perhaps even clean up their supply chain
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC, ETH Start the Week Lower, as Market Volatility Remains High
5.6.2023
Cryptocurrency markets consolidated to start the week, with bitcoin trading below the $27,000 mark during today’s session. Volatility has been significantly higher in the past few days, as the unemployment rate in the United States surged to a multi-month high. Bitcoin Bitcoin (BTC)...
World Token Summit: Unlocking the future: Unleash the power of tokenization
5.6.2023
VOSTAD Labs is set to host the region’s premier Tokenization Summit on June 21 to 22, 2023, called World Token Summit, organized by VOSTAD. Themed “Unlocking the Future: Unleash the Power of Tokenization”, the event will deep dive into bringing together founders, cutting-edge tech leaders...
First Mover Americas: Is Bitcoin Heading Below $26K?
5.6.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for June 5, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Ethereum Validator Activation Queue Grows: 90,000+ Validators Waiting in Line
5.6.2023
Ethereum faces congestion for validators to enter and begin staking in the protocol. According to data from Wenmerge, an information dashboard, more than 90,000 validators are waiting to provide protocol validation services on Ethereum. This means a validator entering the queue today must wait more...
Bitcoin Retail Demand to Remain Strong Ahead of Halving Event: JPMorgan
5.6.2023
The event will double the bitcoin production cost to around $40,000, creating a positive psychological effect, the report said
JPMorgan, 6 Indian Banks to Settle Dollar Trades on Onyx Blockchain System: Bloomberg
5.6.2023
The aim of the project is to settle dollar trades in real time around the clock as opposed to over a matter of days and only during the working week
Latam Insights —Tether to Start Bitcoin Mining Operations in Uruguay; Lula Proposes Abandoning US Dollar
5.6.2023
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue, Tether announces a sustainable Bitcoin mining project in Uruguay, Brazil’s President Lula proposes a shift away from the U.S. dollar, and Argentina...
New York’s Met Museum Agrees to Return $550K in FTX Donations
5.6.2023
The bankrupt crypto company is seeking the return of funds sent by Sam Bankman-Fried’s empire before its November collapse
Binance Hands Rising Star Teng Key Role to Replace CEO Zhao at Largest Crypto Exchange
5.6.2023
Taking up an expanded role overseeing regional markets outside the U.S., former regulator Richard Teng wants to demonstrate Binance is “a new organization.”
Defunct Crypto Hedge Fund 3AC Insists on Taking Part in Genesis Mediation
5.6.2023
The defunct crypto hedge fund has claimed over $1 billion against Genesis, which itself filed for bankruptcy in January
Crypto Insurer Evertas’ Coverage Limit Increased to $420M: Reuters
5.6.2023
London-based Arch Insurance International, a syndicate member of Lloyd's of London, has authorized Evertas to increase its coverage limit for a single policy for crypto custodians and exchanges
UK Lawmakers Call for a Dedicated Government Role to Oversee Crypto Regulation
5.6.2023
The Crypto and Digital Assets All Parliamentary Group released its long-awaited inquiry into crypto on Monday
Do Kwon's $428K Bail Request in Fake Passport Case Approved by Montenegro Court
5.6.2023
A previous approval was annulled by a higher court after it was determined the Terra founder's finances were not sufficiently assessed in the first decision