'Intents' Are Blockchain's Big New Buzzword. What are They, And What Are the Risks?
Intent-centric programs are quietly transforming how we operate on blockchains, but they bring risks as well as benefits.
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Tokenization Firm Superstate Gets $14M Investment to Bring Traditional Funds On-Chain
The company has earmarked the funds for expansion, creating private funds for institutional investors and crafting a framework for tokenized public funds that U.S. clients can access.
El Salvador Remains in the Red on Bitcoin Holdings, But Losses Are Narrowing
It's been a bit more than two years since the country made bitcoin legal tender there.
Solana-Based Stablecoin Remittances Get a Boost with CFX Labs' Fresh $9.5M Fundraise to Expand Globally
Remittances are one of the most compelling use cases for stablecoins, offering fast, non-stop settlements and cheap transactions using blockchains as payment rail.
From ‘Big Short’ to Big Shift — Michael Burry Rotates Out of Bearish Bets Following Several Misfires
Breaking into Liberland: Dodging guards with inner-tubes, decoys and diplomats
Visiting Liberland — a crypto micronation between Croatia and Serbia — required decoys and diplomatic immunity to dodge the border guards.
Documentary Shows How Bitcoin Helped Verify Guatemala's Elections
A new documentary is showcasing how Bitcoin, beyond its role as a digital money, played a crucial role in verifying Guatemala's most recent presidential elections.The documentary, entitled "Immutable Democracy," delves into the innovative use of…
New York MoMA now has tokenized artworks in its permanent collection
The museum’s acquisition of two NFTs marked its first on-chain and AI holdings.
Lido DAO (LDO) New All-Time High? One Analyst’s Perfect Setup To $37
Lido DAO has grown over the years to become the leading liquid staking protocol on the Ethereum network and its native LDO token has enjoyed tremendous success on the back of this. The protocol’s continuous growth has been purported to be what will…
Microsoft, Tencent and other tech giants join decentralized Infura network
Infura said the partnerships mark a major milestone in decentralizing and making its network more censorship-resistant.
Ethereum Platform Infura's Step Toward Decentralization Includes Microsoft, Tencent
Infura, from the Ethereum developer ConsenSys, is so dominant that it's been cast as a potential single point of failure. Now it's creating a "decentralized infrastructure network" to help protect against outages – enlisting a "federated" group of…
OpenAI halts new ChatGPT Plus sign-ups amid high demand
According to the CEO, new sign-ups have been paused because the platform has exceeded its capacity, thus affecting users’ quality of experience.
3 reasons why Bitcoin price failed to break $37K
Bitcoin’s latest price pullback to $35,000 was driven by softer U.S. inflation, China’s economic challenges and regulatory uncertainties.
Web3 advocate and author Alex Tapscott on the future of blockchain mass adoption
Alex Tapscott says Web3 offers “a set of tools” that can be used to “build new business models, to create new kinds of organizations [and] to transform existing industries.”
Bitcoin Price Up 400% Since CashApp First Began Letting Users Buy
It's now been six years that one of the largest financial players in payments has been supporting Bitcoin.Indeed, November 14, 2017, marks the date that Jack Dorsey's Square, now rebranded as Block, began letting customers buy and sell Bitcoin. The…
Germany's Commerzbank Wins Crypto Custody License
It's the first German full-service bank to be granted the custody license, according to a statement.
First Mover Americas: Singapore Central Bank Tests Tokenization Alongside JPMorgan, BNY Mellon
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Nov. 15, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
Red Hot Ethereum: Breach Of $2,000 Draws Major Players Into the Fray
The price of Ethereum (ETH) exhibited superior performance compared to Bitcoin (BTC) in the previous week, mostly because of the registration of Blackrock’s Spot ETF, which instilled optimism that ETH will surpass its previous peak in 2023…
Commerzbank granted crypto custody license in Germany
The German bank Commerzbank is the first full-service bank in the country to receive a crypto custody license from local regulators.
Financial decision-making: Using smart-analytics
Smart analytics are not just a tool. They can be a game changer in making more frequent and accurate financial decisions.
National Hockey League Comes Around to Digital Collectibles, Using Sweet Platform
NHL Breakaway launches with Sweet, a platform for brands to create NFT collectibles under the Ethereum ERC-721 standard on Polygon and the Ethereum mainnet, as well as the Tezos NFT standard.
Kazakhstan Central Bank Marks Digital Tenge Pilot With First Retail Payment
The National Bank of Kazakhstan plans to implement a digital tenge by the end of 2025.
Robinhood meme stock punters denied class suit certification
A court has rejected a motion requesting class action certification from investors pursuing legal action against Robinhood.
Binance Labs invests in ARKM, the native token of Arkham platform
Binance Labs, the venture capital arm of Binance Exchange, has invested in ARKM, the native token of the crypto intelligence platform Arkham.
Solana’s SOL Jumps 20% as Investors Turn Bullish, Fears of FTX Sales Wane
The tokens crossed $63, reaching a level previously seen in May 2022. Trading volumes spiked to over $3.5 billion, up more than 70% from average levels of $2 billion each day at the start of November.
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC Enters a Steady Range-Bound Consolidation Phase
As bitcoin hovers around $36,209, the cryptocurrency market braces for potential shifts. The day prior, BTC slid to a low of $35,109 per coin but has since managed to rebound back above the $36K range. Bitcoin’s market volatility intensified…
XRP Will Not Become A Stablecoin For Banks After AMM Launch: Expert
In the wake of Ripple’s announcement regarding the integration of an Automated Market Maker (AMM) into the XRP Ledger (XRPL), the community has been abuzz with speculation and debate. Central to this discourse is the potential transformation…
Blockchain Startup Kinto Plans 'First KYC'd' Ethereum Layer-2 Network After Raising $5M
The Kinto network, built with the Optimism's OP Stack, features native know-your-customer (KYC) checks and investor accreditation mechanism to help onboard regulated financial institutions.
Kazakhstan officially launches digital tenge
The chairman of the National Payment Corporation has made the first transaction with the central bank digital currency.
Poloniex crypto exchange resumes withdrawals after $100M hack
Hacked cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex said it has mostly completed restoration efforts and is preparing to resume operations after suffering the major hack on Nov. 10.