UK Regulator Says 87% of Crypto Registration Applications Failed to Meet Standards for Approval
The FCA approved only four of the 35 applications it received in the year ended March 31.
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Bitcoin Flounders Ahead of Friday Jobs Report That Might Push Fed to Slash Rates by 50 Basis Points
The U.S. central bank has indicated it will cut rates at its mid-September meeting, but the size of the move is up for debate.
Telegram Is Driving Crypto Adoption, Despite Bad News
Telegram's crypto adoption story via TON may be its lasting mark in 2024 despite recent news leaving many with a negative impression, says Daniel Cawrey, a former CoinDesk journalist who is now chief strategy officer of Tonkeeper, a non-custody…
Crypto for Advisors: Bitcoin and Gold, Stores of Value
The approval of the bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs could represent a similar change in market to what central banks caused in gold markets post-2022 – a new factor that, at least temporarily, overwhelms traditional narratives, including the “store of…
Crypto Payments Firm BCB Group Has Received Takeover Interest: Sources
The company received takeover interest from a potential investor while conducting a Series B funding round.
French President Macron Names Michel Barnier as Prime Minister
The 73-year-old Barnier represented the European Union in the Brexit negotiations with the U.K.
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Heavy Losses in APT and MATIC Lead the Index Lower
Aptos fell 5.1% while Polygon dropped 4.1% as the Coindesk 20 trends downward.
EigenLayer to Distribute 86M Tokens to Stakers, Node Operators
Restaking protocol EigenLayer said it will distribute 86 million EIGEN tokens, around 5% of the total supply, to stakers, node operators, ecosystem partners and community members.
First Mover Americas: BTC Erases Gains From Wednesday's Brief Rally
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 5, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
Bitcoin Retraces Below $57K as 'Sell-on-Rise' Action Continues
Crypto weakness may be a red flag for traditional risk assets, one analyst said.
Blockstream Mining Raises Fresh Round of Note That Offers Exposure to Bitcoin Hashrate
The EU-compliant security token gives investors exposure to the hashrate over a four year period.
Ether CME Futures Volume Shrinks as ETH ETFs Disappoint, Crypto Market Ducks Risk
The decline in trading volumes for ETH instruments suggests lower-than-expected institutional interest in the asset, particularly following the launch of spot ETH ETFs, according to CCData.
Robinhood's Former Ban on Crypto Withdrawals Draws $3.9M Settlement in California
Robinhood's crypto-trading subsidiary used to prevent customers from withdrawing the tokens they bought. Though Robinhood Crypto LLC abandoned that policy in 2022, on Wednesday its past practices earned a $3.9 million slap on the wrist from the…
Kamala Harris Is Not Directly Accepting Crypto Donations, a PAC Is, Coinbase Says
A spokesperson for Coinbase said the Future Forward PAC, which is dedicated to supporting Kamala Harris, is accepting crypto donations, rather than her campaign directly.
Siemens Issues $330M Digital Bond on Private Blockchain with Major German Banks Including Deutsche Bank
The issuance was the company's first digital bond with fully automated settlement, building on last year's issuance on the Polygon network.
The Protocol: The Secret Code Behind Trump Family Crypto Project
In this week's issue of CoinDesk's weekly newsletter on blockchain tech, we've got the secret details underpinning the former president's plan for World Liberty Financial, as well as the rankings of which tokens performed the least-poorly in ugly…
How Ethereum 2.0 Can Transform DeFi
The shift to proof-of-stake has raised worries about over-centralization. By reaffirming its commitment to decentralization, the blockchain can realize its goals, says James Wo, Founder & CEO of DFG.
Building Robust Digital Asset Custody Solutions: Key Considerations
Private blockchain, smart contracts, and specialized oracles - Mohammad Nauman, Director of Custody Engineering at Bullish explores the essential elements to consider when building a secure and efficient digital asset custody infrastructure.
A Hunt for Yield: The Next Chapter in Crypto Portfolio Optimization
The fallout from the 2022 crisis has pushed the industry to innovate. One of the most promising developments has been the rise of tokenized money market funds. These funds offer a way to generate yield, says Jason Liebowitz, Head of Private Wealth…
VC Giants a16z, Union Square Ventures Get Subpoenaed by New York About Uniswap: Sources
"We don't wish the burden of unnecessary subpoenas on anyone," a spokesperson for Uniswap told CoinDesk.
Nigeria’s Crypto Thaw: Not What It Seems
The Nigerian government’s long-running hostility towards the crypto industry seems to be abating. Or is it? Noelle Acheson looks at how the recent licensing of two crypto exchanges in Nigeria may not represent the shift we’re hoping for.
Uniswap Labs Settles CFTC Charges Over 'Illegal' Margin Products
Uniswap Labs will pay $175,000 to settle charges it offered illegal leveraged and margined commodities transactions, a CFTC press release said.
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: MATIC Plunges 6.9%, Leading Index's Decline
Index stumbles 2.1% with Polygon leading declines, while Uniswap and Litecoin remain in green.
Nigerian Court Postpones Decision on Gambaryan Bail Application
The next bail hearing has been scheduled for Oct. 9.
Japans Financial Regulator Mulls Taxing Crypto as a Financial Asset
A change in the regime could result in lower taxes for some crypto investors.
Crypto-Fan Deaton Gets Chance to Battle Elizabeth Warren for U.S. Senate
The hope of crypto enthusiasts weary of industry pushback from Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) remains alive after the crypto sector's top candidate, lawyer John Deaton, won the Republican primary in Massachusetts and a chance to face Warren in the…
Binance Hires UK-Based Accounting Firm Grant Thornton to Advise on Audits
Binance has hired U.K.-based Grant Thornton to advise on accounting and tax matters, it announced Wednesday.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Drops to Lowest Since August as U.S. Stocks Slide
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 4, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.