Native Token Transfers Are the Next Evolution of Interoperability
Wrapped assets introduced a wave of DeFi innovation that cross-chain protocols are looking to take forward.
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Adjusted for Inflation, Bitcoin Hasn’t Topped Its All Time High
If bitcoin’s an inflation hedge, shouldn’t we adjust it for inflation?
The Protocol: Bitcoin Cry for Help Heard
It may seem perplexing to the corporate mindset that bitcoin's price surged this week to a new all-time high above the old record around $69,000, even as the dominant Bitcoin Core software used to run the blockchain remains dependent on a group of…
Wormhole to Airdrop 617M W Tokens to Past Users
The token bridging service confirmed it will release a W token in crypto's latest airdrop.
Liquid Restaking Tokens: What Are They and Why Do They Matter?
LRTs repurpose staked ether to support external systems like rollups and oracles with an economic security layer, explains Marcin Kazmierczak, Co-Founder of RedStone & Warp.cc.
Digital Assets Innovation Needs to Balance Decentralization and Security
The immaturity of security controls in DeFi is a challenge for institutional adoption. Here’s how to address that.
Bitcoin Record High Would’ve Happened Without ETFs, Just Later, Say Experts
Bitcoin {{BTC}} reached a highly anticipated new all-time high above $69,000 on Tuesday only two months after the approval and launch of the ten spot bitcoin ETFs. The fast timeline has left people wondering: would the new high have happened so…
Crypto Dollars Helped Lift U.S. Politicians to Victory in Congressional Primaries
Focused campaign spending from the crypto industry hit paydirt in Super Tuesday elections across the U.S., with several key congressional races going the way the industry had hoped.
Uniswap's UNI Gains 20% as Token Reward Proposal Inches Closer to Approval
Uniswap's UNI gained 20% as a governance proposal to distribute protocol revenues among token holders gets overwhelming support in a temperature check before voting.
MicroStrategy Upsizes Convertible Debt Offering to $700M to Buy Even More Bitcoin
The company's convertible debt offering will have a conversion price at 42.5% premium to last close.
'Congress Needs to Act' on Crypto Regulations, CFTC Chair Behnam Tells Lawmakers
The CFTC Chair was testifying on the regulator's 2025 budget request.
Ethereum Fees Set to Drop for Arbitrum, Polygon, Starknet, Base. But How Much?
Leading figures behind layer-2 teams told CoinDesk how Ethereum's upcoming Dencun upgrade will affect their networks.
UK Launches Consultation on Implementing OECD Crypto Reporting Framework
The U.K. government believes implementing the reporting framework could draw in 35 million pounds ($45 million) from 2026.
Web3 App Store Magic Square Unveils $66M Grant Program
Magic Square's Ecosystem Grant Program consists of 120 million SQR, equivalent to 12% of the token's total supply.
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Added a Record 12.6K BTC in Tuesday's Carnage
IBIT’s total inflows surpassed the $9 billion mark on Tuesday and show no signs of easing nearly two months after going live.
Digital Currency Group Files for Dismissal of New York Attorney General’s Lawsuit
The crypto firm's boss, Barry Silbert, also filed a motion to dismiss the Attorney General’s accusation that he concealed losses at the firms and so cheated customers and investors.
First Mover Americas: What Comes After BTC’s Flirt With Record High
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for March 6, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
Biden and Trump-Themed Meme Coins Take Center Stage on Solana
A new breed of meme coins have spawned on Solana this week with speculators hopping on a new wave of cartoonish coins focused around politicians and celebrities.
Bitcoin Rally May Slow as Order-Book Imbalance Hints at Profit Taking
The gap between liquidity on the ask and bid sides of the order book within 2% of the market price has widened to nearly five times is usual value, according to data tracked by Kaiko.
Solana Meme Coin Dogwifhat Surges 48% to Record, Beats BONK, DOGE to $2
Some meme coins are surging in anticipation of more exchange listings in the coming months.
Revolut Launches Direct Crypto Purchase Into MetaMask Wallets in Bid to Simplify Web3
The digital bank continues to expand its crypto offerings with its new product “Revolut Ramp,” which aims to make it easier for customers to purchase cryptocurrencies.
European Crypto Exchange Bitstamp Receives In-Principle Approval in Singapore
Bitstamp describes itself as the "first crypto exchange with major European Union (EU) presence to secure in-principle approval in Singapore."
Bitcoin Rebounds as $150K Target for 2024 Comes in View
Crypto markets slid as much as 10% in the past 24 hours, but have quickly been bought up by bulls.
Binance.US Slashed Two-Thirds of Its Workforce as Revenue Plunged After SEC Lawsuit: Court Transcript
"The allegations of the SEC severely undermined institutional trust in our platform," Binance.US executive Christopher Blodgett said during a deposition.
Crypto Funding Rates Reset After Bitcoin's Sharp Pullback From $69K
The market-wide resetting of funding rates means potential for a more long lasting move to record highs in bitcoin.
ShapeShift Settles SEC Charges It Sold Crypto Securities
The federal regulator instituted a cease-and-desist against ShapeShift, which dissolved its U.S. crypto exchange in 2021.
SEC Pushes Back Decision on BlackRock, Fidelity's Ether ETF Applications
The SEC wants to know if the applications for ETFs that hold Ethereum's ether (ETH) are supported by the same arguments that led to the approval of spot bitcoin ETFs.
Bitcoin's Test of All-Time Highs Means Old Miners Are Cashing Out
Early miners are sending their old block rewards to exchanges, contributing to selling pressure as bitcoin retreats from testing all-time highs.
Polygon Lands Astar Network as First User of New 'AggLayer'
By plugging into the AggLayer, Astar users will have access to the liquidity in the Polygon ecosystem, allowing cross-chain transactions between Astar and Polygon zkEVM, making the experience feel like a single chain.
Crypto Seeks to Make Mark on U.S. Elections During 'Super Tuesday'
The long list of primary elections Tuesday across 15 U.S. states will steer the fates of many seats in Congress and further solidifies the presidential showdown later this year, but Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said it's also a "chance to send a…