A16z Says It's Working on an Optimism-Based Rollup Client Called Magi
The news comes a day after the firm teased a potential blockchain announcement by tweeting an orange dot.
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Over $41 Million Of Ethereum Longs Liquidated, Reaching A New 4-Week High
Over $41 million of ETH long positions have been liquidated as Ethereum prices flash crash from their April peaks, Coinglass data on April 19 reveals. Ethereum Remains Volatile ETH, the native cryptocurrency of the Ethereum network, is under…
What ChatGPT Thinks About Digital Assets
Todd Groth of CoinDesk Indices quizzes ChatGPT about crypto and then explores how that might factor into an investment opinion.
ZEBEDEE Announces Bitcoin Games Day With Guilds Wagering Platform
The event is set to introduce gamers from around the world to the bitcoin-rewards side of gaming.ZEBEDEE, a Bitcoin-powered payments processor for the gaming industry, in partnership with Guilds, a new skill-based wagering platform, is set to host…
EU Lawmakers Skeptical on Digital Euro Plans
Members of the European Parliament seem nonplussed as they are set to consider legislation for a central bank digital currency.
Biggest Movers: DOGE Loses Five Days’ Worth of Gains on Wednesday
Dogecoin saw a five-day winning streak snapped on Wednesday, with today’s drop engulfing recent gains. The meme coin fell by as much as 6% in today’s session, as sentiment in the crypto market shifted. Solana was also lower, plunging by 9%…
Coinbase’s Base network gets OpenZeppelin security integration
Contract upgrades, admin changes and protocol tweaks can now be made using standard APIs that were previously unavailable on Base.
Microsoft Azure Marketplace integrates on-ramp to blockchain data
Space and Time CEO Nate Holiday said this would allow enterprises to build on the blockchain without compromising security and computing power.
Yoz Labs Raises $3.5M to Build Web3 Notification System
Led by early stage venture firm Electric Capital, the funding round included several well-known Web3 investors and angels.
Microsoft Working With Space and Time to Add Real-Time Blockchain Data for Azure Cloud
The data partnership with Space and Time comes seven months after the tech giant led a strategic funding round for the crypto firm.
Can Bitcoin reclaim $30K? Watch these BTC price levels next
Bitcoin bulls still have an opportunity to turn the situation around, analysis suggests, with BTC’s price recovering to a key springboard level.
OKB Token Shines With 23% Gains On Weekly Chart, What’s Pushing It?
Despite the bearish price trend across coins in the crypto market today, OKB retained a nearly 23% gain on the weekly chart. This price behavior demonstrated the token’s resilience even as the global crypto market cap tanked by over 4%. …
Democrats Blast Draft Stablecoin Bill in First 2023 Hearing on Issue
Despite Republican House committee leaders publishing a draft bill and talking about progress, it hasn't been on the bipartisan level required for an eventual law, lawmakers said in a hearing Wednesday.
Musk to Launch ‘Truthgpt,’ Says Microsoft-Backed Chatbot Is Trained to Lie
Tech investor Elon Musk intends to develop an artificial intelligence (AI) platform that will be “truth-seeking” and safe for mankind. Admitting he is starting late, the billionaire nevertheless vowed to try to present a “third option” that will
The Big Issues of Stablecoin Issuance
Here are the key issues as the House Financial Services Committee hears testimony about stablecoin regulation.
Bitcoin Miner Mawson to Sell Texas Sites for $8.5M to Singapore Fund Manager
The funds will go toward reducing Mawson's debts and fueling growth.
How to Allow Customers to Pay in Bitcoin
Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin have transformed the way many businesses operate. A growing number of vendors accept Bitcoin payments allowing their customers to use this new payment method. Allowing customers to pay in Bitcoin is not difficult, and…
ADA 10% Rally Coincides With Cardano Foundation’s Annual Report
As ADA price experiences a notable surge, the Cardano Foundation has released its first-ever yearly report, highlighting the ecosystem’s impressive updates and developments. With both technical innovations and market momentum on its side…
Can Using Bitcoin Take You to Jail?
Since the introduction of Bitcoin in 2009, its popularity has grown significantly. Currently, Bitcoin has millions of users ranging from individuals to businesses. This popularity has primarily been positive thanks to the growth in Bitcoin’s value…
From SNL and The Tonight Show to Sotheby’s: NFT Creator Bryan Brinkman
Bryan Brinkman (of SNL and The Tonight Show) reveals that the secret to being a successful NFT creator involves spending just one-third of the time on art.
Hong Kong court rules cryptocurrencies as property
The decision aligns Hong Kong with other jurisdictions that recognizes cryptocurrencies as digital properties.
Prosecutors Seek 7-Year Prison Sentence for Reggie Fowler in Crypto Shadow Bank Case
The former footballer pleaded guilty to bank and wire fraud charges over operating Crypto Capital Corp., the shadow bank that lost Bitfinex's millions.
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Nears Breakout Below $29,000 on Wednesday
Bitcoin fell to a one-week low on Apr. 19, as markets moved into consolidation following a recent bull run. Following today’s red wave, prices neared a breakout below the $29,000 level earlier in the session. Ethereum also declined, falling…
Connecting DeFi: How multichain token systems can improve liquidity
Multichain token systems can move tokens between different blockchains, allowing users to access liquidity across multiple markets.
Crypto Wealth Manager Onramp Taps CoinDesk Indices to Create Customized Portfolios
The partnership will provide advisors with a wider range of options for shaping successful portfolios.
Trezor wallet enables Bitcoin privacy feature with CoinJoin
Trezor Model T users can now hide their transaction history and balance while purchasing, donating and making other transactions with Bitcoin.
Embracing the shift in Web3 gaming: From play-to-earn to play-and-earn
As the industry evolves, there's a paradigm shift from the traditional play-to-earn (P2E) model to a more sustainable and inclusive play-and-earn (PAE) approach.
EU’s Crypto Licensing Regime Set for Approval as Lawmakers Signal Support
Leaders of the European Parliament’s largest political groupings indicated they’ll support the landmark MiCA law ahead of a vote Thursday
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Slides Toward $29K
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for April 19, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.