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Polygon Exploring Use of ZK Technology for Main Chain, Co-Founder Bjelic Says
10.2.2023
In an exclusive interview with CoinDesk, Polygon’s co-founder Mihailo Bjelic shares the progress the blockchain is making on becoming a ZK-secure ecosystem
Bitcoin Price Outlook for February
10.2.2023
February has been a rollercoaster ride for cryptocurrency traders, with market volatility leading to high levels of price uncertainty. Following a strong start to the month, bitcoin prices have since plunged, resulting in a current bear run. However, with just over two weeks left of this short...
Stablecoin Issuer Tether's Reserves Partly Managed by Cantor Fitzgerald: WSJ
10.2.2023
The Wall Street bond trading powerhouse is managing Tether's $39 billion bond portfolio, according to the report
Tether's Attempt to Block CoinDesk's Request for Stablecoin Reserve Records Dismissed by New York Court
10.2.2023
A New York judge on Friday rejected an attempt by iFinex and related companies, which include include cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex and stablecoin issuer Tether, to block CoinDesk's request for information about the financial reserves backing the USDT token
Uniswap Vote on BNB Deployment Ends With Silicon Valley’s A16Z on Losing Side
10.2.2023
Uniswap’s community wants to bring the exchange to BNB Chain before copycats can launch identical competitors
Three Arrows Capital Co-Founder Announces New Crypto Venture Open Exchange Amid Bankruptcy Controversy
10.2.2023
Following the recent court filing from liquidators for Three Arrows Capital (3AC) claiming frustration with the 3AC co-founders for allegedly failing to respond to subpoenas sent via Twitter. Su Zhu, one of the co-founders, recently tweeted about his new crypto venture, Open Exchange. The exchange...
Biggest Movers: SOL, ADA Plunge, as Market Momentum Turns Bearish
10.2.2023
Solana slipped to a three-week low on Feb.10, as momentum in cryptocurrency markets remained firmly bearish. At the time of writing this, the global market cap is trading 4.23% lower, with bears recapturing sentiment. Cardano was also on the decline, falling by as much as 8% today. Solana (SOL)...
28 Hours in the Sewer: Yuga Labs’ Dookey Dash Game Kept Players Running
10.2.2023
In the Web3 giant’s first skill-based mint, almost 26,000 holders of Sewer Pass NFTs played the game for a cumulative time of 80 years – promising numbers for Yuga’s metaverse initiatives
Stablecoins Are Not Worth the Risk
10.2.2023
SEC Did Not Consult Industry Before Kraken Crypto Staking Charges: Commissioner Peirce
10.2.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission did not attempt to consult with the crypto industry before this launching this week’s unregistered securities crackdown on staking-as-a-service, Commissioner Hester Peirce said Friday
Are the Remaining Crypto Giants Staring Down the Barrel of the US Government’s Gun?
10.2.2023
The latest action from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against Kraken is probably only the first stirring of a U.S. government campaign to come for the major remaining crypto exchanges, according to industry lawyers, consultants and former regulators
Stablecoin Market in Flux: More Than $2 Billion in USDC Redemptions in 30 Days
10.2.2023
It appears that the circulation of the stablecoin usd coin has decreased while tether’s has grown, as the latest statistics paint a contrasting picture. Tether saw a 3% increase in coins in circulation over the last month, while the U.S. dollar-pegged crypto asset usd coin recorded a decrease...
Next batch of Cointelegraph’s Top 100 ranking for 2023 is here
10.2.2023
Curious about who made it to spots 71–80 on Cointelegraph’s 2023 Top 100 list? Read about Alex Gluchowski, Jeremy Allaire and more!
Ether Liquid Staking Platforms Will Benefit as SEC Actions Likely Fail to Deal DeFi's Knockout Blow
10.2.2023
Lido and Rocket Pool didn’t immediately see a massive rush in of capital after Kraken announced it had settled with the SEC
SEC Chief Gensler Warns Crypto Firms to Comply With Rules After Kraken Shutters Staking Program
10.2.2023
Other platforms that offer yield-earning programs should "take note" and come into compliance, the regulator said a day after crypto exchange Kraken said it will pay a $30 million fine to settle SEC charges
Bitcoin Miner BitNile Pulls 6,500 Rigs from former Compute North Site
10.2.2023
The miner signed a hosting deal with bankrupt Compute North in September for a site that is now managed by USBTC
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC, ETH Hit Multi-Week Low, as Sell-off Worsens
10.2.2023
Bitcoin moved below $22,000 on Friday’s session, as sentiment in cryptocurrency markets remained bearish. Volatility in markets has risen in recent days, following comments from U.S. Fed Chair Jerome Powell, who hinted at ongoing rate hikes. Ethereum also dropped, falling under $1,600....
Web3 Gaming Platform Ajuna Raises $5M in New Private Financing
10.2.2023
The platform makes it easier for developers to connect traditional game engines to blockchains
DYdX DeFi Grants Renewal Proposal Spurs Polarized Community Discussion
10.2.2023
Nearly 90% of voters favor the grants proposal, but many in the community pointed out controversial limitations
First Mover Americas: Kraken's SEC Settlement Sends Crypto Markets Tumbling
10.2.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Feb. 10, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets