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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
Vitalik shows support for Optimism’s governance structure and OP gas proposal
3.6.2022
The Ethereum co-founder has often advocated for projects to move away from coin voting in DeFi and DeGov, as it will enable smaller holders a chance to truly participate in governance
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
Another Bitcoin Mining Scrutiny, Layoffs at Crypto Exchanges, Binance in Canada + More News
2.6.2022
Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.
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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
Optimism's OP Token in Roller Coaster Mode after a 'Turbulent Launch'
1.6.2022
OP token by Optimism, a second layer scaling solution for Ethereum (ETH), went on a roller coaster following a "turbulent launch" that led to unprecedented demand and caused delays on the Optimism blockchain mainnet....
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CoinDesk Confidential: Kristin Smith
31.5.2022
Why You Should Consider Pooling Support Behind DeFi’s PoolTogether
31.5.2022
Ropsten Ethereum testnet ready for Merge ‘first dress rehearsal’
31.5.2022
The Merge on Ethereum is closer than ever as the Ropsten testnet is set to execute its own Merge to give developers a look at what to expect for the real thing
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?
Tether Launches on Polygon, USDT Stablecoin Now Hosted on 11 Blockchain Networks
28.5.2022
Following the company launching a fiat-pegged tied to the value of the Mexican peso, Tether, the stablecoin issuer has announced the firm has launched tether tokens on the Polygon network. The Polygon integration follows the stablecoin being added to the Avalanche and Kusama blockchain networks....
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