DeFi Has a Risk Problem and It’s Time to Solve It
DeFi hacks represented 2% of total value locked across decentralized protocols in 2023. (fikry anshor/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)
opinion
How Asia Drives the Next Crypto Bull Market
With substantial developer communities, flourishing Web3 scenes, and a headstart in SocialFi, Asia’s blockchain hotspots are primed to lead the next cycle of crypto adoption.
The Bitcoin Fee Flippening Is Upon Us
A bitcoin mining operation. (Cipher Mining)
ETFs, Halving, Upgrades – What to Expect With Bitcoin Next Year
2024 promises to be a year of continued expansion for Bitcoin, says Cory Klippsten, CEO of Swan.
2024: The Year of Regulatory Compromises
After a year of conflict between crypto companies and agencies like the SEC and CFTC, we can expect to see greater dialogue and progress on regulation in 2024, says Michael Selig, of Willkie Farr & Gallagher.
Coinbase Tried to Rein in a Renegade SEC That’s Trying to Rein in a Renegade Industry
The SEC rejected Coinbase’s petition for crypto rulemaking, marking yet another refusal to provide regulatory clarity for an industry that badly wants it.
Crypto-Friendly Does Not Mean Crypto-Easy
U.S. crypto regulation has much to learn from Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong. But while these jurisdictions offer legal clarity around digital assets, they also have some of the toughest rules in the world, says CoinDesk’s Emily Parker.
What We Know About the Massive Ledger Hack
The latest crypto exploit, affecting security firm Ledger and a number of popular DeFi protocols, is a moment of levity for some.
Crypto for Advisors: ETH Staking in 2024
In today’s issue of Crypto for Advisors, we share what advisors need to know about how ETH staking works and what’s coming.