Dogecoin Appears Headed for a 'Golden Cross'
A DOGE price pattern that presaged the early 2021 surge looks set to recur.
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Kraken Asks Court to Dismiss SEC Claims to Avoid 'Significant Reordering' of U.S. Financial Structure
Lawyers of crypto exchange Kraken have told a U.S. court that claims by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against it should be dismissed to avoid a "significant reordering" of the U.S. financial regulatory structure, according to…
Exiled Russian Opposition Leader Launches Blockchain-Based Referendum on Vladimir Putin’s Election Win
Exiled opposition leader Mark Fegyin is leading an effort to give Russians an anonymous, blockchain-powered way to register a "protest vote" against Russia's election results which have handed Vladimir Putin a fifth term as Russian president.
EigenLayer's EIGEN Airdrop Might Signal Demise of Once-Popular 'Points'
EIGEN's airdrop comes after a wave of criticism of its distribution plan and points program.
Sexual Misconduct Allegations Lead Founder of Ethereum Layer-2 Chain 'Eclipse' to Step Back
Neel Somani, founder of Eclipse, which builds a layer-2 blockchain for Ethereum, said sexual misconduct allegations circulating against him on X were "false."
How the U.S. Should Regulate Stablecoins
To properly regulate stablecoins in the U.S., look at e-money abroad, says Marcelo Prates, a speaker at Consensus 2024.
Will Biden Get the Final Say Over a Controversial Crypto Accounting Rule?
Critics of SAB 121, introduced in March 2022, have called the rule “obscure,” a “diktat” and a “pernicious weed.”
WisdomTree’s Crypto Business Goes Live in New York Against Big Shareholder's Wishes
WisdomTree’s digital asset app on Thursday became available to customers in New York, even as CEO Jonathan Steinberg is under pressure from shareholders as a result of the investment company's push into decentralized finance.
Inside Crypto's 'KOL' Economy: Influencer-Investors Get Special Treatment in Token Deals
Paid shills are nothing new to crypto. Now they're on the cap table, driving growth for protocols and leaving retail traders in the dark.
Math Olympian in Shadow of John Nash Tries to Solve Blockchain, AI Trust Dilemma
Hyperbolic, the two-year-old startup focused on decentralized AI computing, said that it is introducing a protocol called “Proof of Sampling (PoSP),” aimed at addressing challenges with trust in decentralized AI networks.
Prometheum's Contentious Answer to Crypto Compliance Is Running Late
Much of the crypto sector has been apprehensive about the ribbon cutting on Prometheum's custody and trading operations, which the firm said will fully comply with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) demands. The doors have so far stayed…
Protocol Village: Gnosis Inks Strategic Partnership with Zeal, Invests $2M
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of May 9-15.
Binance Fined $4.3M by Canadian Financial Regulator for ‘Administrative Violations’
Canadian regulators hit Binance with a C$6 million ($4.3 million) fine on Tuesday, alleging the crypto exchange committed two separate “administrative violations” of the country’s financial regulations.
Grayscale Parent Digital Currency Group Reports $229M Revenue for Q1
Digital Currency Group (DCG), the parent company of asset manager Grayscale, reported a first quarter revenue up 11% from the previous quarter to $229 million.
Crypto for Advisors: DeFi Yields, the Revival
Crews Enochs, from Index Coop, discusses the revival of DeFi Yields and D.J. Windle answers questions about DeFi investing in Ask an Expert.
Robinhood Wells Notice Shouldn’t Deter Eventual Approval of an Ether Spot ETF: JPMorgan
The potential legal action against Robin Hood should be viewed as a continued attempt by the SEC to reinforce its position that all crypto tokens outside bitcoin and ether should be classified as securities, the report said.
ETH Reverts to Inflationary Asset Following Fee-Reducing Dencun Upgrade
Ethereum's recent Dencun upgrade, which was designed to reduce fees and help scale the network, has caused ether {{ETH}} to revert back to an inflationary asset -- potentially reversing one of the key benefits of last year's Merge.
Solana-Based Marketplace AgriDex Raises $5M to Tokenize Agricultural Industry
AgriDex brings agricultural commodities onto the blockchain by allowing crops to be bought on its marketplace with finalized deals backed by non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
Ledn First-Quarter Loans Top Record $690M as Lending Market Snaps Back
Crypto lender Ledn processed more than $690 million in loans during the first quarter, its most successful quarter since the firm's inception in 2018.
First Mover Americas: Crypto Market Slides as Rebound Seen Delayed
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for May 9, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
Binance Fired Investigator Who Uncovered Market Manipulation at Client DWF Labs: WSJ
A Binance team found that "VIP" clients – those trading more than $100 million per month – were engaging in pump-and-dump schemes and wash trading, the Wall Street Journal said.
Robinhood Delivers Big Earnings Beat Driven by Booming Crypto Trading: Analysts
The positive momentum seen in the first quarter has continued, with the platform taking in a record $5 billion in deposits in April, the analysts said.
VanEck's MarketVector Starts Index to Track the Largest Meme Coins
The index contains a variety of dog-themed coins and other popular meme tokens.
Crypto Monthly Trading Volume Drops for First Time in Seven Months to $6.58T
Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency by market value, fell by nearly 15% in April, ending a seven-month winning streak.
Crypto Wallet Provider Exodus’ NYSE American Stock Listing Postponed for SEC Review
Crypto wallet company Exodus Movement will not be listing on NYSE American, the New York Stock Exchange’s sibling market, on Thursday as planned, the company announced late Wednesday.
Kgothatso Ngako: How I Brought the Machankura Bitcoin App to Africa
Ngako is speaker at this year's Consensus festival, in Austin, Texas, May 29-31.