Solana’s Crypto-Ready ‘Saga’ Smartphone Goes on Sale May 8
Solana's crypto smartphone, called Saga, represents a bet on mobile as the future of crypto adoption.
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New 1099-DA Reporting Creates More Headaches for Taxpayers
You might think that new tax reporting rules for exchanges should mean less work for the taxpayer, but it’s the opposite, says CPA Kirk Phillips.
CoinDesk Indices Unveils Bitcoin Trend Indicator
The BTI is a daily signal that communicates the direction and strength of bitcoin's current price trend through a purpose-built algorithm.
Ethereum Unstaking Requests Pile Up After Shanghai Upgrade, Now at 2-Week Wait
Validators looking to fully exit the chain could be looking at a wait of up to 14 days, to get their crypto back, according to Rated Network's explorer.
Bored Ape Yacht Club Floor Price Slides to Five-Month Low as Prominent Investor Dumps Holdings
The floor price of the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) collection has slumped to a five-month low of 55.59 ether (ETH), according to Cryptowatch data.
Mastercard Drops Free NFTs, Launches Web3 Music Accelerator
The Mastercard Music Pass NFT allows musicians to access its Mastercard Artist Accelerator Program, giving artists tools and resources to bolster their Web3 music careers.
Financial Advisors’ Next Value Proposition: Preparation for a Digital Asset Future
New technologies have changed the role advisors play for their clients. Now that discounts platforms, apps and algorithms have increasingly replaced their function as brokers and stock pickers, offering education on how to navigate the emerging…
DeFi Exchange Uniswap Launches Uniswap Mobile Wallet
The mobile wallet will allow users to buy crypto at a 2.55% fee and swap funds between various DeFi platforms.
London Stock Exchange Group Unit to Clear Bitcoin Index Futures, Options
LCH said its partnership with trading venue GFO-X shows its commitment to the growing crypto asset class
As Justice Is Sought for Do Kwon, South Korea’s Crypto Scene Emerges From Terra’s Shadow
The collapse of Terra continues to reverberate in Do Kwon’s homeland, but there are signs of progress, CoinDesk’s Emily Parker reports.
First Mover Americas: Crypto Trading Comes to Twitter
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for April 11, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
Dogecoin Surges 5.8% as Traders Anticipate Elon Musk's Next Move
Dogecoin has risen from Wednesday's low of $0.809 with a 5.89% move to the upside after Twitter struck a deal with EToro to offer crypto trading.
EU’s MiCA Vote Likely Delayed by One Day Without Further Changes
The landmark crypto licensing framework and funds transfer rules will likely be rubber-stamped next week as last-minute upsets now seem unlikely.
Ether Tops $2K After Shanghai Upgrade, Outshines Bitcoin
We are seeing a sell the rumor buy the fact redux, one observer said, explaining ether's post-Shanghai upgrade rally.
EToro to Offer Crypto Trading Directly to Twitter Users
The new service will see the social investing firm provide Twitter users with real-time price for cryptocurrencies, stocks and other assets while directing them to the eToro platform to invest in them.
Solana Dog Token Darling Bonk Inu Releases BonkSwap DEX
Bonk Inu was one of the hottest Solana tokens earlier this year, leading a frenzied market at the time.
Zambia to Wrap Crypto Regulation Tests by June: Report
The country is also exploring issuing a central bank digital currency.
Binance to Support Ether Staking Withdrawals From April 19
Ethereum implemented the Shanghai upgrade early Thursday, opening withdrawals of more than 18 million ETH staked in the blockchain since late 2020.
Kraken Leads Ether Unstaking Parade, Makes up 62% of Exit Queue
Kraken agreed to shut down its US crypto staking service in February as part of a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
High Hopes for EU’s MiCA Law With Final Vote Imminent
EU member nations are already jostling to hold the crypto crown as the bloc becomes the first major global jurisdiction to regulate the sector.
DeFi Protocol Yearn Finance Impacted in Nearly $11M Exploit That Occurred Via Aave Version 1
Losses may total over $11 million, data suggests.
First Mover Asia: Major Cryptos Remain Unstirred by Inflation Data, Ethereum Shanghai Fork
ALSO: CoinDesk crypto markets analyst Glenn Williams writes that bitcoin whales recent moves may offer clues about BTC's path forward.
Ethereum Trades Flat After Ethereum Shanghai Upgrade
Trading volume on ethereum trading pairs remained stable following the upgrade.
Ethereum’s Shanghai Upgrade Is Complete, Starting New Era of Staking Withdrawals
The Shapella upgrade was triggered at 22:27 UTC and is processing withdrawal requests.
Adidas Releases Chapter 1 of Its ALTS Dynamic NFT Collection
Holders of Adidas' Into The Metaverse NFTs can burn their tokens to join the new dynamic NFT ecosystem.
FTX’s Bankruptcy Lawyers: ‘The Dumpster Fire Is Out’
Five months after the spectacular implosion of FTX, the Bahamas-based exchange’s new legal team has a message for both the U.S. bankruptcy court and creditors alike: “The situation has been stabilized and the dumpster fire is out.”
Blockchain Financial Services Firm Paxos Sets Withdrawal From Canada
Paxos, whose businesses include crypto brokerage and stablecoin issuance, is exiting the Canadian market, effective June 2, according to a posting on its website.
DeFi Insurer Nexus Mutual Demands $2M Refund From Euler Hack Claimants. One User Traded it Anyway
Nexus Mutual is one of the biggest insurance platforms for DeFi deposits. Some crypto holders who lost money to Euler filed claims, only to get their money back. Now, Nexus wants its share back, too.
Ethereum Shanghai Upgrade Will Be a ‘Game Changer’ for ETH Token Holders, RockX CEO Says
The “Shapella” upgrade will be the first time the network has a long term market risk free yield curve, and with a growing prevalence in staking, it may help to establish benchmark interest rates for blockchain-based money markets,, Zhuling Chen…
New Privacy Blockchain Namada Proposes First-Ever Shielded Airdrop to Zcash
Namada is a layer 1 blockchain for multichain privacy, according to a release provided to CoinDesk.