Protocol Village: Optimism-Based DEX Velodrome Deploys to Bitcoin L2 BOB
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of April 4-10.
Choppy Bitcoin Price Action Continues Ahead of Friday’s Jobs Report
Flows into the new spot ETFs have been subdued for a couple of weeks, possibly prompting a renewed interest in macro drivers for price direction.
For Crypto, the Global Regulatory ‘Olympics’ Has Already Begun
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The Protocol: Using the Money Printer
If you have the money printer – as is the case for many of the blockchain projects with the power to create their own digital tokens – why wouldn’t you use it? PLUS: Vitalik Buterin riffs on meme coin and Ethereum’s new “blob market.”
Digital Asset Platform With Ex-Goldman Partner as Co-Founder Gets Bahrain Crypto License
ARP Digital says its the “first and only Central Bank-licensed OTC service provider specialized in digital asset-structured products.”
Defending Goldman Sachs’ Latest Crypto Criticism
Instead of poking holes in recent anti-crypto comments made by Goldman Sachs’ CIO of Asset & Wealth Management, Noelle Acheson attempts to understand where they’re coming from, and what they suggest for our approach to crypto education.
Cultivating Diversity, Inclusion and Humanity in the Crypto Community
As we enter another bull run, how do we make sure the crypto rocketship doesn’t become another boys’ club?
Must Bitcoin ‘Drop Ideals’ of Decentralization to Achieve Mass Adoption?
Key management is crucial to Bitcoin maintaining decentralization. But, as hacks and exploits have grown in number, the dream of self-custody has become more difficult to maintain.
U.S. SEC Calls for Comments on Spot ETH ETFs
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has opened the window for comments on three ether spot exchange traded fund (ETF) proposals.
Cathie Wood Attributes Bitcoin’s Rise to National Currency Devaluations
Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)