Could Legendary Hip Hop Platform DatPiff Serve as a Springboard for ‘Music NFTs’?
In an age defined by disruption, legacy IP may hold the key to the next wave of digital culture, Gitcoin’s Azeem Khan writes.
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
@coindesk_bitcoin_ethereum_crypto_news_and_price_data
News Feed
Posts published by CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data 365/366
The NFT Louvre Exhibit That Wasn't: Untangling the Public Mess of a Non-Event
Last week, AI artist Claire Silver announced her NFTs would be displayed at the Louvre Museum in Paris – which The Louvre denied shortly after. Here's what happened.
The Truth About Artificial Intelligence and Creativity
Artificial intelligence allows creators to be creative, but even sophisticated AIs are really just an advanced form or copying, says David Z. Morris. This feature is part of CoinDesk's Culture Week.
Animoca Brands Co-Founder: Royalties Make It Possible for NFT Projects to Flourish
The computer gaming firm supports royalties and by removing them, it would only “send the industry backwards, co-founder Yat Siu, said.
Meta’s NFTease and AI’s Impact on Web3
Meta Platforms announced it was ending its support for NFTs after less than a year from its initial test program. The move is a setback for Web3 creators who use social media to promote their art and interact with their community – and signals that…
Former NY Regulator: Crypto Isn't the Reason Why Signature Bank Was Closed
But instead, the firm did not provide reliable and consistent data, creating a significant crisis of confidence in the bank’s leadership, Maria Vullo, previously a superintendent at the government department, told CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover.”
This Crisis Will Define the Future of Money
The recent collapse of three high-profile banks - Silicon Valley Bank, Silvergate Bank and Signature Bank - has caused worrying outflows at hundreds of regional banks. Now, with the U.S. Federal Reserve creating a new backstop facility reportedly…
Coinbase Is Weighing Setting Up Non-U.S. Trading Platform: Bloomberg
U.S.-based crypto exchange Coinbase is considering setting up a crypto-trading platform overseas and is discussing the move with institutional clients, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the plans.
Coinbase, Hut 8 and Other Crypto Stocks Rise as Bitcoin Surpasses $27.6K
Bitcoin’s price is up 6% over the last 24 hours.
Bitcoin Is a Clear Winner of the U.S. Banking Crisis
The narratives around bank failures, stablecoins and interest rate hikes seem strong enough to propel the price of bitcoin, says CoinDesk's George Kaloudis.
Netherlands Will Take Tough Line Enforcing MiCA, Dutch Regulator Says
Laura van Geest said she won’t undercut new EU crypto laws even if that drives business from the country.
After the Gold Rush: What Dapper Labs’ Big-League Collectibles Teaches Us About NFTs
Dapper’s NBA Top Shot experienced a wild price bubble during the NFT boom. The followup NFL All Day collection has had a more modest rollout - and collectors think that's good news for the nascent hobby.
Crypto Derivatives Protocol Volmex Finance's Bitcoin and Ether Volatility Charts Now Live on TradingView
Integration with TradingView promises global exposure to Volmex's implied volatility indices for bitcoin and ether.
Silicon Valley Bank's Former Parent Company Files for Bankruptcy
The company said on Friday it had filed for court-supervised reorganization in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York to preserve value.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Busts Through $26K
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for March 17, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
On-Chain Data Reveals How Trading Firms Worked the USDC Stablecoin Repeg
Trading firms were quick to jump on the USDC long trade over the weekend as the stablecoin slumped to $0.88 amid banking concerns in the U.S.
Cardano Blockchain Releases Update to Enhance Network Communication
The new version of nodes is designed to ensure network uptime and stability and improve overall network resilience.
Former Belgian Finance Minister Calls for Crypto Ban in Wake of Banking Crisis
Johan van Overtveldt, economic spokesperson for the right-wing ECR political party in the European Parliament, compared crypto to drugs.
Genesis Requests Timetable for Sale, Creditor Claims
The company wants to sell off its business after filing for bankruptcy on Jan. 19.
Bitcoin Is Benefiting From Crypto’s Flight to Quality: Matrixport
Investors are shifting into bitcoin from stablecoins as well as more volatile cryptocurrencies, the report said.
Crypto Speculators Betting on ‘No Airdrop’ for Arbitrum Lose 95%
Claims of “no airdrop” on a popular prediction market fell steeply in a single day after Arbitrum confirmed its airdrop on Thursday.
Bitcoin Breakout Puts $28K in View
Bitcoin's swift move above a resistance dating back to August 2022 has strengthened the case for a continued rally.
Crypto Twitter Thinks the Fed's $297B Balance Sheet Expansion Is 'QE', but It's Not
According to some observers, the latest expansion in the Fed's balance sheet is not outrightly stimulative like the one seen following the coronavirus-induced crash of 2020.
Wallet Tied to Euler Exploit Sends 100 Ether to Lazarus Group
The Lazarus Group was behind the $625 million exploit of Axie Infinity’s Ronin network in March 2022.
OpenZeppelin Reveals Top 10 Blockchain Hacking Techniques in 2022
The first and second place bugs involved layer 2 scaling solution Optimism and vanity address generator Profanity.
First Mover Asia: Asia Pushes Bitcoin Past $25K
ALSO: The Shibarium community is debating whether a chain using the same chain ID number 917 as the Rinia Testnet amounts to plagiarism or an open-source code that has been recycled.