The Rise of Chain Abstraction and End of Blockchain Factionalism
Focusing on user experiences might mean the end of tribalism in crypto, NEAR Foundation CEO Illia Polosukhin says. (Frederik Merten/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)
Judge Denies Sam Bankman-Fried Request for a Longer Sentencing Process
Bankman-Fried’s defense team asked for a four to six week extension for his sentencing scheduled in late March, citing a possible second trial that may begin earlier in the month.
UK to Cooperate With Crypto Industry on Legislation for Digital Securities
The government said its plans for a digital securities sandbox (DSS) were largely welcomed by respondents.
Tis the Season To Be Jolly About the Crypto Market in 2024
With TradFi moving in, the crypto industry is finally taking its place as the future of finance, says Kelly Ye, at Decentral Park Capital.
TaxWraps: Unwrap the Financial Gift of Tokenization This Christmas
As tokenization takes hold, we propose a way to defer tax liabilities, bringing the tax efficiencies of ETFs to a wide market.
Blockchain Tech Predictions for 2024, From Experts at Ripple, Coinbase, a16z, Starknet
We assembled 10 new year’s predictions for blockchain tech trends and developments, from the experts. They might be right.
Solana Leapfrogs XRP as Fifth-Largest Crypto, Spurred by Meme Coin Mania
Solana has overtaken XRP as the fifth-largest cryptocurrency, with its market cap hitting a 20-month high of $33.7 billion, according to CoinMarketCap.
Celestia Rival Avail Inks Agreement With Starkware as Blockchain Data Race Heats Up
Avail’s new “data availability” solution, currently in testing, and Madara, which is Starkware’s sequencer, are both expected to go live in early 2024. They might be used in conjunction to create new application chains or “appchains.”
South Korea’s Financial Regulations Chief to Meet SEC Chairman Gensler Next Month: Report
The two aim to strengthen cooperation on crypto regulations before South Korea’s new crypto laws go into effect next year.
6 Predictions for Crypto in 2024: Pantera’s Paul Veradittakit
Tokenized social experiences, TradFi bridges, DePIN, DeFi Summer #2, and more.