Coinbase vs. the SEC Debates the Difference Between Beanie Babies and Securities
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
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?
China’s Illegal Crypto Activities Are Taking Place in Laundromats and Cafes: WSJ
Physical trading is most popular in China’s inland, as places further from the coast are generally poorer so local governments are preoccupied with other matters.
Crypto for Advisors: The Regulators are Here
As the crypto industry matures, regulators have indicated they will continue to focus on crypto after the spot bitcoin ETF approvals.
Towards Governance Abstraction: Understanding a ‘Friendly’ Way to Manage DAOs
Dagon, a technical implementation introduced by core developer Ross Campbell, looks to improve DAO governance and delegation using smart contracts.
Tether Reportedly Bought 8.9K Bitcoin for $380M, Remaining 11th-Largest BTC Holder
The stablecoin issuer announced in May 2023 that it would start buying bitcoin in an effort to diversify the backing of its USDT stablecoin.
Bitcoin Could See Growth in Layer-2 Ecosystem, Drawing on Ethereum’s Experience: Report
The report by Singapore-based blockchain investment Spartan Group and Kyle Ellicott details how these auxiliary networks have drawn a page from the Ethereum blockchain’s playbook, and could spring up as demand grows for blockspace on Bitcoin.
Crypto Crime Amounted to Over $24B in 2023: Chainalysis
The figure is nearly 40% less than that of 2022, however it is only provisional, Chainalysis stressed.
Grayscale Bitcoin ETF Liquidity Provider Flowdesk Raises $50M Series B
Flowdesk will use the funding to grow its over-the-counter (OTC) offering, hiring new personnel and expand its regulatory coverage in Singapore and the U.S.
First Mover Americas: dYdX Beats Uniswap, Bitcoin Outlook Dour
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Jan. 18, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.