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Bitcoin's Market Cap Dominance Near June 2022 Highs: Data
Added 222 Views / 0 LikesBitcoin's market capitalization dominance is surging once again, according to data from The Tie. CoinDesk senior research analyst George Kaloudis and The Tie CEO and co-founder Joshua Frank discuss as the cryptocurrency's price ended April relatively unchanged.
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Bitcoin's Move Below 20-Day Moving Average Signals Sign of Weakness
Added 110 Views / 0 LikesBitcoin closed below the 20-day moving average (DMA) on Wednesday, according to data from TradingView, signaling a sign of weakness. The last time the cryptocurrency traded below the 20-DMA was in mid-March. “All About Bitcoin” host George Kaloudis presents “The Chart of the Day.”
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Bitstamp COO on Future of EU’s Crypto Licensing Regime
Added 133 Views / 0 LikesLawmakers in the European Union on Thursday voted 517-38 in favor of a new crypto licensing regime, MiCA, with 18 abstentions, making it the first major jurisdiction in the world to introduce a comprehensive crypto law. Bitstamp Chief Operating Officer John Ehlers and CoinDesk Regulatory Reporter Jack Schickler weigh in on the latest developments.
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Blockdaemon Eyes Large Institutions With New Wallet App
Added 111 Views / 0 LikesJoin #Consensus2023, the most important conversation in crypto and Web3, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Tickets on sale now: https://bit.ly/3XXIq17 Blockdaemon is launching an all-in-one wallet service to help large-scale institutions and crypto custodians steward their assets without entrusting them to third parties. Blockdaemon CEO and founder Konstantin Richter discusses the crypto infrastructure provider's approach to institutions and the
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Breaking Down House Financial Services Committee’s Stablecoin Bill Framework
Added 137 Views / 0 LikesJoin #Consensus2023, the most important conversation in crypto and Web3, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Tickets on sale now: https://bit.ly/3XXIq17 The House Financial Services Committee has unveiled a draft of its stablecoin legislation, proposing a framework for issuers such as Circle and Tether to define how state and federal entities can regulate their offerings. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses
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Breaking Down the Crypto Trends in South Korea
Added 131 Views / 0 LikesMatrixport's Head of Research and Strategy, Markus Thielen, joins "First Mover" to discuss crypto asset evaluation and trends in the Korean market, focusing trading activities on crypto exchange Upbit and the recent surge in XRP token.
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Celsius Founder Mashinsky Rejects ‘Baseless’ Fraud Claims From New York State
Added 115 Views / 0 LikesFraud claims against Alex Mashinsky are ‘baseless,’ and based on online misinformation, the Celsius co-founder and former CEO said in response to a lawsuit brought by New York State. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the latest in crypto regulation.
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CFTC Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero on U.S. Crypto Regulation Outlook
Added 117 Views / 0 LikesCFTC Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero joins "All About Bitcoin" live from Consensus in Austin, Texas, to discuss the current state of crypto regulation in the U.S. Plus Romero's insights on the sentiment surrounding the crypto sector in Washington.
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Coinbase Acquires License To Operate in Bermuda
Added 105 Views / 0 LikesCoinbase (COIN) has obtained a license to offer its services in Bermuda as part of its international expansion efforts, the firm announced in a blog post on Wednesday. “The Hash” panel discusses how this could shape Coinbase's future. The news comes two days after CEO Brian Armstrong indicated that the exchange would consider moving away from the U.S. if regulation doesn’t become clearer.
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Coinbase and Gemini Open Offshore Crypto Derivatives Exchanges
Added 173 Views / 0 LikesU.S.-based crypto trading firm Coinbase is opening a derivatives exchange in Bermuda as part of an international expansion plan that comes as the publicly traded company faces regulatory headwinds at home. Gemini also announced the launch of its own international crypto derivatives exchange. "The Hash" panel discusses what this suggests about the state of crypto business operations and regulation in the U.S.
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Coinbase CEO Says SEC Is on ‘Lone Crusade'
Added 2,036 Views / 0 LikesCoinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said the SEC is on a "lone crusade" and retreating from a suggestion he made in April that the crypto exchange may have to move offshore. "The Hash" panel discusses what to make of Armstrong's remarks and the outlook for Coinbase.
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CoinMarketCap Launching 'Shark Tank'-Inspired Crypto Competition TV Show
Added 1,010 Views / 0 LikesCrypto price tracking site CoinMarketCap is diving into the world of reality TV, releasing a crypto competition show called "Killer Whales" that draws inspiration from the popular TV series "Shark Tank." The show will allow entrepreneurs to pitch ideas for new Web3 products and projects to a panel of judges. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest move potentially bringing Web3 to the mainstream.
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Collect DESK to Enhance Your Consensus 2023 Experience
Added 249 Views / 0 LikesDESK, CoinDesk's social token, enhances the Consensus experience by incentivizing attendee engagement. #Consensus2023 attendees can collect DESK by exploring all that the conference has to offer – visiting exhibition booths, attending panels, interacting with activations and more. Trade it for merchandise, food and drinks and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Join CoinDesk community manager Asa Sanon-Jules in Austin: https://consensus.coindesk.com/regis
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Consensus 2023 Highlights
Added 1,270 Views / 0 Likes#cryptocurrency #digitalfinance #finance #bitcoin #crypto It’s a wrap! Consensus 2023 was an incredible experience full of connecting with new people, hearing top-notch thought leadership, exploring the latest advancements in Web3 and blockchain and having a little fun on the side. We look forward to inviting you back for next year. Subscribe to CoinDesk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CoinDesk?sub_confirmation=1 CoinDesk is the leading digit
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Consensus 2023: Crypto Banished From the Banking System?
Added 1,110 Views / 0 LikesJoin #Consensus2023, the most important conversation in crypto and Web3, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Tickets on sale now: https://bit.ly/3XXIq17 The demise of three crypto-friendly banks, along with not-so-subtle pressure from U.S. regulators, exacerbated a longstanding problem. Ever since the early days of bitcoin, startups in the field struggled to obtain or keep basic bank accounts as traditional financial institutions feared regulatory
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Consensus 2023: Entrepreneur Balaji Srinivasan explains the rationale for his bet
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Consensus 2023: Here's What You Missed
Added 1,044 Views / 0 LikesConsensus 2023 by CoinDesk returned to an in-person format as 14,981 attendees descended on Austin, Texas. Check out these highlights from the groundbreaking 3-day event. #cryptocurrency #digitalfinance #finance #bitcoin #crypto Subscribe to CoinDesk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CoinDesk... Site: https://www.coindesk.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/coindesk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3104... Instagram: https://www.inst
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Consensus 2023: Highlights
Added 620 Views / 0 LikesCoinDesk's Consensus conference in Austin, Texas, brings together all sides of crypto, Web3, blockchain and the metaverse. Here are some highlights from the world’s largest, longest-running and most influential gathering of the many differing elements that make up the crypto community.
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Consensus 2023: Making Decentralized Identities a Reality
Added 1,005 Views / 0 LikesBlock's head of decentralized identity Daniel Buchner joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss the company's efforts towards developing blockchain technology to verify identities online. Plus, Buchner shares his insights on mainstream adoption efforts.
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Crypto and the Crisis of Meaning: Creating Culture and Communities Through Money
Added 123 Views / 0 LikesMeltem Demirors, CSO at CoinShares, joins FWB Mayor Alex Zhang at Consensus 2022 to discuss the meanings of crypto with a focus on creating culture and communities through money and memes. Moderator: Joon Ian Wong, Founder, Cryptographic Media
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Crypto Custody Explained: Benefits and Risks
Added 121 Views / 0 LikesJoin #Consensus2023, the most important conversation in crypto and Web3, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Tickets on sale now: https://bit.ly/3XXIq17 There is no shortage of horror stories about stolen funds, hacks and lost passwords in the crypto industry. This is where crypto custody comes into play. Casa CEO Nick Neuman breaks down three types of custodians, as well as the benefits and risks of each.
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Crypto Derivatives Protocol Vega's Mainnet Goes Live for Futures, Options Trading
Added 190 Views / 0 LikesOn Wednesday, crypto derivatives protocol Vega launched its Alpha mainnet, a blockchain built specifically to handle decentralized derivatives trading of financial products such as futures and options. Vega Protocol co-founder Barney Mannerings joins "First Mover" to discuss what the protocol will offer users and why it aims to make trading as good as TradFi "but entirely decentralized."
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Crypto on Capitol Hill: Timeline for Regulatory Framework?
Added 148 Views / 0 LikesKathy Kraninger, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs at Solidus Labs, joins Polygon Labs Chief Policy Officer Rebecca Rettig on "First Mover" to discuss their outlook on U.S. crypto regulation and reactions to former CFTC head J. Christopher Giancarlo's remarks on stablecoin legislation.
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Crypto on Capitol Hill: Timeline for Regulatory Framework?
Added 140 Views / 0 LikesKathy Kraninger, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs at Solidus Labs, joins Polygon Labs Chief Policy Officer Rebecca Rettig on "First Mover" to discuss their outlook on U.S. crypto regulation and reactions to former CFTC head J. Christopher Giancarlo's remarks on stablecoin legislation.
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Crypto's Role as First Republic Bank Is Seized and Sold to JPMorgan Chase
Added 129 Views / 0 LikesJPMorgan Chase will acquire most of First Republic’s assets and deposits after the bank’s collapse. This is the third major bank to fail in 2023 and the second-biggest bank failure in U.S. history. CoinDesk Senior Research Analyst George Kaloudis weighs in on what this could mean for the crypto industry.
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Digital Bank Revolut Is Launching Crypto Investments in Brazil
Added 2,088 Views / 0 LikesDigital bank Revolut, which already offers crypto investments across Europe, is now open for business in Brazil. Revolut Brazil CEO Glauber Mota discusses the company's expansion into Latin America and shares his outlook on the adoption of digital assets in Brazil.
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Do Kwon Disputes SEC Securities Fraud Charges in New Filing
Added 140 Views / 0 LikesIn a 47-page document, lawyers for Do Kwon, the founder of collapsed crypto issuer Terraform Labs, have requested a U.S. court to dismiss charges made against him by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In part because of the lack of jurisdiction, the court filings filed Friday show.
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Do Kwon Reportedly Faces Montenegro Indictment; Tesla's Bitcoin Holdings Update
Added 139 Views / 0 LikesAccording to a report from Bloomberg Law, prosecutors in Montenegro have submitted an indictment proposal for Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon. Separately, electric car maker Tesla (TSLA) did not buy or sell any bitcoin in the first quarter of 2023, the company reported in its latest earnings release.
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DOJ Investigating Binance for Russia-Related Sanctions Violations: Bloomberg
Added 2,182 Views / 0 LikesBloomberg reports that the U.S. Department of Justice's national security division is conducting an inquiry into whether Binance allowed Russian customers to access the exchange in violation of U.S. sanctions related to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Spokespeople for Binance and the Justice Department did not immediately return CoinDesk's requests for comment. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De shares the latest developm
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Early Dogecoin Backer on the Rise of the Meme Economy
Added 210 Views / 0 LikesCoinDesk is taking a closer look at some of the biggest stories that have shaped the crypto industry in the last decade. Early Dogecoin Backer Gary Lachance joins "First Mover" to discuss the significance of meme coins and why he thinks the future of Doge "will continue to be very bright."
