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Why Does Maxine Waters Care About Meta’s Crypto Patents?

[Jan 23 2:44 PM]

The Next Phase of DeFi Is Here

[Jan 23 12:07 PM] Expect a transition from incentive madness to real utility in crypto markets, says Jesus Rodriguez, CEO, IntoTheBlock.

At Davos, Crypto Pushes Case for Decentralized AI

[Jan 23 10:37 AM] With Big Tech set to dominate AI, decentralizers made the case for a blockchain governance layer for the next era of the internet.

The New York Times Still Doesn’t Get Bitcoin

[Jan 19 2:59 PM]

Gaming Gift Cards Are Like Crypto – and Not in a Good Way

[Jan 19 2:02 PM] In-game tokens, like V-Bucks on Fortnite, face UX problems like many Web3 platforms. Is there a role an open, shared “trust layer” for gaming payments?

In Search of Financial Freedom: The Answer Lies With Bitcoin, Not Stablecoins

[Jan 19 9:46 AM]

Davos Debate: Should Tokenization Follow the 'Same Activity, Same Rules' Approach?

[Jan 18 1:26 PM] Regulation should be technology-agnostic, and focus on the activity and the outcome. But with blockchain-based security issuance, that approach could hold back the industry’s progress, says Noelle Acheson.

Coinbase vs. the SEC Debates the Difference Between Beanie Babies and Securities

[Jan 18 1:23 PM] The toys figured strongly in arguments over securities law, but will the case answer fundamental questions about crypto’s future.

Donald Trump Is the Latest Republican to Use CBDCs as a Dog Whistle

[Jan 18 12:43 PM] The presidential candidate declared fevered opposition to a digital dollar on Wednesday night, even though there are no official plans for one in the U.S. Why?

Towards Governance Abstraction: Understanding a 'Friendly' Way to Manage DAOs

[Jan 18 9:55 AM] Dagon, a technical implementation introduced by core developer Ross Campbell, looks to improve DAO governance and delegation using smart contracts.

Does Howard Lutnick Know ‘the Truth’ About Tether?

[Jan 17 3:13 PM] Speaking at Davos, the Cantor Fitzgerald CEO says the stablecoin issuer has the money to back USDT. Maybe it’s time we all started to believe in Tether, despite the “truthers”?

How Tokenized Assets Can Replace Money

[Jan 17 11:18 AM] And why universal payments using fractionized assets is unlikely to happen soon.

Test and Deploy: A New Era for CBDCs

[Jan 17 9:55 AM]

Crypto Can Be a Coordination Layer for Artificial Intelligence

[Jan 16 2:32 PM] The mainstreaming of AI means compute power is at a premium. Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePINs) can fill a gap, says Shayon Sengupta, at Multicoin Capital.

DeFi Fumbled Its Post-FTX Advantage in 2023, but There’s Still Hope for 2024

[Jan 16 1:51 PM]

After the ETF: ​​Bitcoin’s Coming Power Struggle

[Jan 16 1:20 PM] The approval of Bitcoin ETFs last week sets up a potential fight between Bitcoin Maxis and giant Wall Street institutions, says Michael Casey.

Will the Next Bitcoin Halving Be Another Hype Cycle?

[Jan 15 12:25 PM] Following the launch of bitcoin ETFs, market watchers are looking for the next event that could drive market prices.

What Other Crypto Firms Could Go Public This Year

[Jan 12 2:30 PM] After Circle’s SEC filing marking the first step towards a public listing, CoinDesk examined the other firms that might try to go public amid a rebound in crypto markets. High on the list of possibles: Kraken and Ripple.

The Biggest Bitcoin ETF Threat No One Is Talking About

[Jan 11 4:41 PM] A majority of bitcoin ETF issuers have chosen Coinbase as a custodian, which is a concentration of risk. Even if that is the safest option, new cybersecurity standards are needed for making crypto custody truly safe.

In 2024, Crypto Summer Is Coming, and This One Will Be Different

[Jan 11 3:34 PM] Expect greater stability on Ethereum, the convergence of CBDCs and stablecoins, and progress on industrial applications of blockchain tech, says EY’s Paul Brody.

Gary Gensler’s Bitcoin ETF Clown Show

[Jan 11 2:27 PM] From hacks to unnecessary delays to ungracious statements, the SEC chair has made few friends as he finally approves these in-demand BTC products for the first time.

What Are Zero-Knowledge Proofs?

[Jan 11 12:54 PM] Zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) allow crypto network users to verify the validity of a transaction without revealing details of the transaction.

Bitcoin ETFs and Wall Street: A Double Milestone

[Jan 11 11:26 AM] The U.S. listing of ETFs based on spot BTC is more than a milestone for Bitcoin. Noelle Acheson points out that it is also a milestone for Wall Street.

Bitcoin ETFs Approved: The Industry Reacts

[Jan 10 3:55 PM] In a milestone for crypto adoption, the SEC today approved the trading of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). CoinDesk rounded up reaction from across the crypto industry to the news.

ETF Euphoria Shows Bitcoin Needs Wall Street After All

[Jan 10 3:48 PM] Is an ETF at odds with Bitcoin’s goal of breaking away from Wall Street? Absolutely. Is that same ETF also necessary for crypto to grow? Also yes.

Everyone Wants the SEC’s Fake News to Be Real

[Jan 10 11:40 AM] The agency said for months it couldn’t approve bitcoin ETFs because of market manipulation. Then, in a delicious irony, it was itself manipulated, showing how even non-news can move markets.

Did the Fake Bitcoin ETF Announcement Prove an SEC Approval Is a 'Sell-the-News' Event?

[Jan 10 11:16 AM] The SEC's social media account was hacked to say the much-anticipated financial product was approved, perhaps answering the question of what will happen when it actually happens.

No, a Trump Victory Might Be Bad for Crypto

[Jan 9 3:13 PM] A response to Politico’s article predicting good times if the ex-POTUS wins re-election.

Bitcoin ETFs: The Bear Case

[Jan 8 1:24 PM] Bitcoin exchange traded funds may not actually be approved, due to the SEC’s long-held concerns about market manipulation. And, if they are, they could change the nature of Bitcoin itself, to the detriment of Satoshi Nakamoto’s original vision, say…

Bitcoin ETFs: The Bull Case

[Jan 8 11:54 AM] One train of thought says that SEC approval of spot bitcoin ETF will send the market flying. Here’s how that could play out. In a separate post, we review the bear case, where the market may not react with such optimism.