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Institutional DeFi Needs a BUIDL Moment
3.9.2024
The lack of institutional adoption in DeFi is mostly due to capability limitations, not just regulatory uncertainty, says Jesus Rodriguez, CEO, IntoTheBlock
Crypto Tuesday Crumble Sends Bitcoin Below $58K, Ether to 7-Month Low
3.9.2024
Flattish markets turned decidedly negative as U.S. stocks posted sharp losses following the three-day weekend
Facing Up to Crypto’s Gen Z Stigma
3.9.2024
Students should be among the earliest adopters of Web3, but they’re currently not using the technology, says Benjamin Sturisky, research analyst at Delphi Digital and president of Gator Blockchain
Matter Labs Restructures, Lays Off 16% of Team
3.9.2024
The company made the move to adapt to "the different type of technology and support" that developers building on ZKsync now require
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: DOT and HBAR Outperform as Index Rises 0.9%
3.9.2024
Polkadot gained 2.6% while Hedera rose 2.4%, helping push the index higher
BitGo CEO Says Wrapped Bitcoin’s Critics Aren’t Being ‘Intellectually Honest’ About Their Concerns
3.9.2024
The loudest critics of BitGo’s deal with Justin Sun-affiliated BiT Global also want to see their ‘number go up.’
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Gain Checked by Hints of Further BOJ Rate Rises
3.9.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 3, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Ripple Will Soon Add Ethereum Compatible Smart Contracts to XRP Ledger
3.9.2024
The contracts will exist on a sidechain built on XRPL, developers said in a Tuesday post
SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda Calls for S-1 Form Tailored for Digital Assets
3.9.2024
Uyeda said the U.S. agency can work with crypto firms to figure out how to differentiate S-1 forms for digital assets
Qatar Brings in Crypto Rules Framework in a Sign of Web 3 Development in the Middle East
3.9.2024
The framework includes recognition of smart contracts, licensing for crypto companies, property rights in tokens and custody arrangements among other issues
Bank of Japan Governor Hints at More Rate Hikes; BTC Drops 0.4%
3.9.2024
The divergent monetary policy paths of the BOJ and the Fed mean potential for yen strength and pain for risk assets, including cryptocurrencies
‘Why Are You Doing This To Me?’: Detained Binance Exec Begs Prison Guard for Help in New Court Footage
3.9.2024
“I’m not okay, this is f*cked up,” Gambaryan said in the video, as he clutched the guard’s wrist for support. When the guard stepped away, leaving Gambaryan with only a single crutch to lean on, Gambaryan turned to a small crowd of onlookers and said
WazirX Hacker Starts to Move Stolen Ether Using Tornado Cash
3.9.2024
The Indian crypto exchange was hacked for over $230 million in July, and a restructuring process is underway in Singapore
Metaplanet Teams Up With SBI VC Trade for Bitcoin Custody
2.9.2024
Metaplanet said it was adopting bitcoin as a reserve asset to hedge against the volatility of the yen in May and had accumulated a total of 360 BTC by mid-August
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Sits Around $58.5K at Start of Historically Bearish September
2.9.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 2 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Key Week for Bitcoin and the Dollar Index
2.9.2024
This week's slew of U.S. economic data will determine whether the dollar continues to weaken, offering a tailwind to BTC and other risk assets
Brevan Howard-Backed Tokenization Firm Libre Arrives on NEAR Blockchain
2.9.2024
NEAR Protocol’s cross-chain signing feature will allow users on multiple blockchains to transact with Libre’s selection of tokenized credit and hedge funds
Donald Trumps Harris on Polymarket Once Again
2.9.2024
Harris led Trump in early August and betting odds reached 50-50 on the marketplace last month but shifted to Trump’s favor over the weekend
Extremely Unlikely WazirX Customers Will Be Made Whole in Crypto Terms: Legal Advisers
2.9.2024
It is extremely unlikely that WazirX customers will be made whole in crypto terms through the restructuring, legal advisers of the Indian cryptocurrency exchange said
OKX Receives Major Payment Institution License in Singapore
2.9.2024
Singapore has a reputation of being a world-leading crypto hub as it provides clear guidelines on how cryptocurrency firms should operate