Crypto Investment Firm Hypersphere Unveils $130M Market Fund
The Atlas fund aims to use Wall Street-style strategies to generate returns from investments in the crypto market.
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GSR and Wealth Manager St. Gotthard Execute Options Trade Tied to CoinDesk 20 Index
Trade using the CD20 index marks a milestone in digital asset options, enhancing institutional risk management, GSR said in a release.
Vitalik Buterin Reflects On Strengths, Weaknesses of Ethereum, 'Hardening' the Blockchain
The co-founder and intellectual leader of the largest smart-contracts blockchain ecosystem addressed a packed room at the EthCC conference in Brussels.
Israel Decision on Digital Shekel Won't Occur Before the EU's Call on Digital Euro: Reuters
The Bank of Israel won't decide whether to launch a central bank digital currency before the European Union does, Deputy Governor Andrew Abir told Reuters.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Climbs Back Above $59K, but Rally Could Be Short-Lived
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 10, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
Wallets Linked to Global Scams on Cambodia's Huione Guarantee Collect $11 Billion: Report
Huione Guarantee, a Cambodian online financial platform linked to the nation's ruling family, is a marketplace enabling the global scam economy, particularly pig-butchering scams, to the tune of $11 billion, a report by Wired alleges.
Bitcoin Steady at $58.5K as German State Saxony Moves Over $600M in BTC
BTC held largely steady amid the continued divestment of coins, having failed to keep gains above $59,000 during the Asian hours.
Tulip Siddiq Appointed as UK City Minister With Responsibity for Financial Services, Crypto
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer appointed Tulip Siddiq as the City Minister, a role that oversees financial services including crypto.
Trump's New Crypto Enthusiasm Could Help Him Win More Votes: Poll
Former President Donald Trump's recent embrace of cryptocurrency after his long-standing skepticism may win him some votes among reluctant Republicans as he seeks a return to the White House in November, according to an industry-sponsored poll…
Bitcoin Miners Are Attractive Partners to Build Artificial Intelligence Data Centers: Bernstein
The broker initiated coverage on miners Iren Energy and Corz Scientific with outperform ratings.
Celestia's TIA Token Surges 25%, Leaves Crypto Traders in Disbelief
Funding rates in perpetual futures tied to TIA are most negative since January, indicating a bias for shorts or bearish bets.
Bitcoin Rebounds Toward $60K, but Choppiness Likely to Persist: Analysts
The market will have to absorb between $4-$6 billion worth of bitcoin selling pressure throughout the summer months, weighing on prices, K33 Research said.
5 Blockchain Games: What Works and What Doesn't
Web3 games are much, much better than they used to be. Longtime gamer David Morris ranks the gameplay, graphics and tokenomics of popular franchises like Gods Unchained, Pixels and, yes, Hamster Kombat.
It's Not Germany Selling Bitcoin. It's One of Its States and It Has No Choice.
Since confiscating nearly 50,000 bitcoin in January, Germany’s state of Saxony has sold over half of its initial holdings, causing distress in the crypto market.
MEV Has Spread to Bitcoin, in Subtler Forms Than on Ethereum
There are several ways to front-run a pending bitcoin transaction. One in particular could lead to private mempools, and thus centralization of authority on the blockchain.
What Still Needs to Happen Before Spot Ether ETFs Can Trade
There's a lot of excitement over the possibility that a spot ether exchange-traded fund (ETF) may be around the corner. Here's what still needs to happen before one may launch.
Top Crypto VC Says Ex-General Partner Made Undisclosed Side Deal With Portfolio Company
Polychain says Niraj Pant broke the fund's policies by secretly accepting "adviser" tokens from Eclipse.
Why We're (Still) Investing in Web3 Gaming
For innovation, adoption and impact, gaming stands out as a leading use case for blockchain technology, say Leah Callon-Butler and Nathan Smale, directors of Web3 advisory firm, Emfarsis.
Tezos Foundation Teams Up With Baanx for Non-Custodial Crypto Card
Baanx has been working with Mastercard to deliver a range of non-custodial crypto card offerings.
Bitcoin Little-Changed Above $57K as Fed Chair Powell Testifies to Congress
Jerome Powell made clear that central bank policymakers are focused on downside risks to the economy as much as they are inflation.
Move Over Hollywood: Why Gaming Is the New King of Entertainment
To stay relevant in this dynamic environment, the entertainment industry must integrate emerging technologies like blockchain, or be satisfied with increasingly reduced engagement, says Yemel Jardi, co-founder of Decentraland.
TON Blockchain Will Release New Layer-2 Based On Polygon’s Technology
The new protocol, called the TON Applications Chain (TAC), will make use of Polygon’s Chain Development Kit (CDK), as well as their AggLayer.
Former FTX Execs Nishad Singh, Gary Wang to Be Sentenced Later This Year
Former FTX Director of Engineering Nishad Singh and former Chief Technology Officer Gary Wang are set to be sentenced this fall in the ongoing criminal case against what was once a global crypto exchange before it collapsed in historic fashion near…
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: ICP and ETH Lead Gains as Index Climbs 1.9%
All 20 assets within the CoinDesk 20 are trading higher today.
DePIN 2.0: What the Next Generation of DePINs Is Doing Differently
The “second-mover advantage” phenomenon is playing out in real-time in the DePIN sector.
Why Crypto Donations Are Surging in 2024
After a decade of tax incentives and transparency attracting philanthropists to crypto, Web3 innovation is adding fuel to the fire.
Sam Altman’s Layer-2 Blockchain Project, World Chain, Opens to Developers
This means that select developers can apply to build, test, and give feedback to Tools For Humanity, the developer firm behind Worldcoin, according to a press release shared with CoinDesk.