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Ethereum Developers Commence Finalizing Shanghai Upgrade ‘Shadow Fork’ for Testing and Bug Identification
23.1.2023
Ethereum developers have begun finalizing the Shanghai upgrade “shadow fork,” according to software engineer Marius van der Wijden. The “shadow fork” will serve as a testing environment for the Shanghai upgrade, allowing developers to identify bugs and any potential...
Bitwise Chief Compliance Officer Says Stablecoin Legislation Could Come This Year
23.1.2023
Katherine Dowling, general counsel at the asset management firm, says that because stablecoins are a “narrower issue” lawmakers may be more inclined to tackle the crypto-related framework
Fluid Finance Proposes to Integrate the DAI Decentralized Stablecoin Directly Into the Traditional Financial System
23.1.2023
PRESS RELEASE. Fluid Finance submitted a proposal to integrate the DAI decentralized stablecoin directly into the traditional financial system. It would be the first time that a stablecoin could be purchased directly from a bank account. Jessica Walker at Fluid said: “One of the problems with...
Crypto Exchange Gemini Cutting Another 10% of Staff: Report
23.1.2023
Gemini has been swept up in the problems of crypto lender Genesis Global Capital, with whom it partnered on an interest-earning product
European Banks Must Fully Cover Crypto Holdings With Capital, Draft Text Says
23.1.2023
A leaked proposal that faces a vote on Tuesday deems crypto assets to be the riskiest, in line with emerging international guidelines
The World's Best Crypto Policies: How They Do It in 37 Nations
23.1.2023
What can the United States learn from regulation around the world? Jeff Wilser takes a grand tour
Ethereum's Buterin Proposes 'Stealth Addresses' to Enhance Privacy Protections
23.1.2023
In a new blog, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin outlines a stealth address system that can help overcome the blockchain’s lack of privacy protections
Economist Mohamed El-Erian Predicts ‘Sticky’ Inflation Despite Federal Reserve’s Efforts to Bring it Down
23.1.2023
As investors examine the next move of the Federal Reserve, analysts, economists and market participants are also closely monitoring inflation levels. In Dec. 2022, the annual inflation rate dropped to 6.5%, and many experts predict it will decrease further. However, economist Mohamed El-Erian...
Checks VV Rouses the NFT Community From a Sleepy Winter
23.1.2023
The popular new project by Jack Butcher has been embraced by the community through a number of derivative projects, and highlights the power of accessible mints
Biggest Movers: XRP Jumps to 3-Month High as Crypto Markets Consolidate on Monday
23.1.2023
Xrp moved to a multi-month high on Jan. 23, as market optimism grew regarding a lawsuit between Ripple and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Following comments last week from Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, many have bought the token in anticipation of the lawsuit ending...
Latin American Stablecoin Adoption Expected to Grow Amid High Inflation
23.1.2023
Crypto winter didn’t slow down stablecoin use in Latin America in 2022
NFT Collection Doodles Acquires Emmy-Nominated Animation Studio
23.1.2023
The expansion aims to grow the project’s scope into world building, narrative storytelling and new markets and will bring Golden’s Wolf’s founder into the company as Chief Content Officer
Harmony Hackers Cover Tracks by Bridging Portion of $100M Loot to Avalanche, Ethereum and Tron
23.1.2023
The hackers that targeted Harmony network in a $100 million hack last year have bridged their ill-gotten gains from Bitcoin to Avalanche, Tron and Ethereum, according to on-chain analysis by blockchain sleuth MistTrack
Indian Government Launches Blockchain Initiative With 5ire, Network Capital
23.1.2023
The Indian Government's apex public policy think tank, NITI Aayog, has launched a blockchain module in partnership with 5ire, a blockchain focused company, and Network Capital, a mentorship and career exploration platform
Digital Euro Will Never Be Programmable, ECB’s Panetta Says
23.1.2023
Some observers have touted restrictions on how people can spend their money as an advantage of a central bank digital currency
In Wake of FTX, New York Reminds Crypto Firms to Segregate Customer Funds
23.1.2023
After crypto exchange FTX's bankruptcy proceedings revealed poor segregation of customer funds, the New York regulator is reminding service providers to keep clean records
'We Haven’t Seen Anything Yet’: Introducing CoinDesk’s ‘Policy Week’
23.1.2023
Following the FTX scandal, Washington is gearing up to regulate crypto with full force. Get all the latest here
Inflows Into Short Bitcoin Products Picked Up Alongside Rally: Coinshares
23.1.2023
Short-bitcoin investment products saw inflows totalling $25.5 million
What If Regulators Wrote Rules for Crypto?
23.1.2023
The SEC and CFTC are unlikely to issue new rules covering crypto this year. But, if they did, calls from policymakers to regulate through rulemaking rather than enforcement offer a useful way forward, says Michael Selig, an attorney at Willkie Farr & Gallagher
What If Regulators Wrote Rules for Crypto?
23.1.2023
The SEC and CFTC are unlikely to issue new rules covering crypto this year. But, if they did, calls from policymakers to regulate through rulemaking rather than enforcement offer a useful way forward, says Michael Selig, an attorney at Willkie Farr & Gallagher