Bitcoin Miners Buy Up Rigs as Prices Near All-Time Lows
Despite mining’s doldrums, miners are prioritizing the inclusion of next-generation mining rigs in their operations to prepare for the next Bitcoin halving.
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Global Crypto ATM Resurgence: Net Growth Rebounds After Initial 2023 Slump
In the wake of over 5,000 crypto ATMs being taken out of service during the initial four months of 2023, the past four months have witnessed a resurgence in global crypto ATM installations. Crypto ATM Landscape Rebounds After Downturn Ever since…
EOS Foundation to sue Block.one on failure to honor $1B commitment
Potential plaintiffs in the new lawsuit by ENF may need to opt out of other suits against Block.one to be eligible to participate.
LayerZero Crosses This Significant Milestone, But Is An Airdrop Coming?
Cross-Chain communication protocol platform LayerZero has crossed 50 million cross-chain messages, as revealed by the platform on Tuesday, July 25. This significant milestone proves the massive trading activity and cross-chain token swaps that…
Italian central bank backs DeFi tokenization project with Polygon, Fireblocks
The Italian central bank’s Milano Hub has selected a project headed by Cetif Advisory and Polygon Labs in its second round of proposals.
Italy’s Central Bank Taps Polygon, Fireblocks DeFi Project to Help Institutions Dabble With Tokenized Assets
The initiative aims to help Italian banks, asset managers and financial institutions, including the $1 trillion banking group Intesa Sanpaolo, experiment with decentralized finance and security tokens.
SEC files charges against Quantstamp for $28M initial coin offering
Quantstamp agreed to settle charges and will repay proceeds from its 2017 ICO that raised $28 million.
Bitcoin Mining Machine Efficiency Doubled in Five Years
A recent report by Coin Metrics has news for fans of energy efficiency: ASIC miners overall are reducing their energy consumption per coin produced. But which are the most efficient? For Mining Week, CoinDesk dug deeper to determine which of 11…
It’s Time for Miners to Stop With the Gimmicks
Publicly-traded miners are prone to pursue marketing stunts as a way to raise their stock prices. Press releases about AI and HPC initiatives are the latest examples. This op-ed is part of CoinDesk's Mining Week.
‘Elegant and ass-backward’: Jameson Lopp’s first impression of Bitcoin
Jameson Lopp says none of the developers “deep into Bitcoin” think the protocol should be allowed to ossify: “There’s so much work to be done.”
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Consolidates, as Markets Prepare for 25-Basis-Point Fed Rate Hike
Bitcoin consolidated marginally above the $29,000 level on Wednesday, ahead of today’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. It is widely expected that the Fed will increase rates by 25 basis points, after holding off on hiking last…
Meta Platforms fined $14 million for Onavo privacy issues: Report
The decision in an Australian court was driven by increasing concerns about illicit activities in the crypto market and the desire to safeguard investors.
7 real-world IoT applications and examples
Discover seven real-world IoT applications transforming industries with innovative examples and their impact on efficiency and convenience.
Existential threat? Why some banks are anxious about CBDCs
The prospect of a retail CBDC has some major banks anxious over their revenue streams.
Binance Rolls Out Zero-Fee Stablecoin But Hits Pause Soon After: Here’s Why
First Digital USD (FDUSD), a newly introduced stablecoin scheduled to make its debut on Binance on Wednesday has now faced a halt due to technical difficulties. A Bumpy Start To The FDUSD Journey The expected listing of FDUSD on Binance was…
Crypto Lender Credix Brings Additional Private Credit Pool on Solana With 11% Yield
Decentralized finance platform Credix opens a trade receivables lending pool with Solana Foundation among investors.
Welcome to the era of blocks and mortar: Learning from the past
So, the era of blocks and mortar is upon us. Grab your popcorn, because this is about to get really exciting.
Crypto Robo-Advisor Hedgehog Partners With CoinDesk Indices on Automated Investing Services
The SEC-registered robo-adviser will offer several crypto sector investment solutions, in addition an offering that follows all of the sectors tracked by CDI.
South Korea strengthens crypto regulation with LEI adoption and crime unit
The decision was driven by the country's concern over illicit activities in the crypto market and the desire to safeguard investors.
Worldcoin struggles to find new users willing to scan iris for crypto
The controversial crypto project’s new sign-ups have dwindled and numbers pale in comparison to the 2 million sign-ups before the launch of the project.
DeFi Daily Volume Dwindles to 7-Month Lows as Sector Endures Downswing
The decentralized finance (DeFi) sector has endured a turbulent month, as transaction volume plummeting alongside a series of hacks and exploits.
First Mover Americas: Dogecoin Takes Center Stage
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 26, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
Binance launches AI-powered NFT generator for KYC-verified users
Binance said it will provide ten free chances for users to generate artwork every day.
Craig Wright’s ‘Lies and Deception’ Justify Minimal Damages Claim, UK Judges Say
Wright says he is the true identity of Bitcoin founder Satoshi Nakamoto, and took a libel case against crypto podcaster Peter McCormack
Bitcoin gets $28K ‘plunge protection’ with BTC price due new volatility
Bitcoin traders are predicting flash BTC price moves despite almost unanimous market predictions as to what the Fed will do next.
Binance withdraws crypto license application in Germany
The crypto exchange’s move to withdraw its license in Germany comes amid reports that the exchange faced rejection from regulators.
Real Estate Investors Should Consider Strategies For Bitcoin, A Superior Store Of Wealth
This is an opinion editorial by Leon Wankum, a HODLer who is active in real estate and venture capital with a master’s degree in financial economics.Real estate has proven to be an effective store of value over the last few decades, with property…
Crypto Startup Ramp Network Starts Brazilian Unit as First Step in LatAm Expansion
A month ago, the company added the Brazilian real and other Latin American currencies to its portfolio.
Litecoin Bulls Barrel Back Toward $92 Level – Will They Succeed?
The Litecoin (LTC) price decrease was a healthy retracement as it pulled back toward the $92 mark. Such retracements are standard after prolonged upward trends and are often seen as an opportunity for the market to find stability before continuing…
Google, OpenAI, Microsoft form ‘Frontier Model Forum’ to regulate AI development
The Big Tech giants came together to form the Frontier Model Forum in a joint effort to focus on “safe and responsible” development of frontier AI models.