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Bitcoin and S&P 500 Eye Quarterly Loss as Bonds Look Most Attractive Since 2009

Relative attractiveness of bonds means less incentive to invest in bitcoin. The leading cryptocurrency is considered a zero-yielding risk asset, by some observers.

Sep 25, 2023 at 6:39 a.m. UTC
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Bitget Shapes the Crypto Future with Young talent

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Aug 30, 2023 at 7:53 p.m. UTC

Arbitrum Treasury Richer by $59M as Users Miss Claims Deadline

Users had nearly six months to claim the tokens after an airdrop in March.

Sep 25, 2023 at 6:00 a.m. UTC

Hong Kong to Disclose All Crypto License Applicants After JPEX Probe

Securities and Futures Commission says decision was made in light of public demand

Sep 25, 2023 at 6:33 a.m. UTC

Crypto Traders Lean Bearish as Bitcoin Hovers Above $26K; DOGE, XRP Dip Most Among Majors

While bitcoin is currently in a consolidation period, an analysis of past cycles suggests that gains can be expected after 2024’s halving event, one data firm said.

Sep 25, 2023 at 7:40 a.m. UTC

Counterfeit Aptos Token Deposited on Upbit Leads to APT Withdrawals Being Temporarily Suspended

Exchange has resumed operations, and some say a more significant market incident was narrowly avoided.

Sep 25, 2023 at 4:05 a.m. UTC

Terra Classic Community Votes to Stop USTC Minting as Revival Efforts Continue

TerraUSD Classic, the stablecoin at the center of Terra’s implosion, will no longer be minted.

Sep 25, 2023 at 9:02 a.m. UTC

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Why FTX Might Try to Claw Back Funds From Retail Customers

Thomas Braziel, founder of 117 Partners, discusses the chances of FTX winning in court and how it can claw back funds to repay its debts.

Sep 22, 2023
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CBDCs Unleashed: Changing Finance for All!

Exploring the transformative potential of crypto and digital currency integration, and how these innovative technologies are reshaping the landscape of global financial inclusion, offering new avenues for access and empowerment.

Sep 20, 2023
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Is Crypto-AI Really a Match Made in Heaven?

There’s lots of talk these days about how blockchains can make AI safe for human consumption. But is the idea, widely touted in the crypto community, workable in practice? Jeff Wilser takes a critical look.

Sep 21, 2023
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Featured Story | What I Learned Managing a Crypto Fund for Five Years

Crypto funds still need to find a balance between adopting professional Wall Street practices and taking advantage of crypto’s unique opportunities.

Sep 24, 2023
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What I Learned Managing a Crypto Fund for Five Years

Jeff Dorman, chief investment officer at Arca, says crypto funds still need to find a balance between adopting professional Wall Street practices and taking advantage of crypto’s unique opportunities.

Sep 18, 2023
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Protocol Village: Brave, Electric Coin and Filecoin Plan Privacy Features for Brave Browser

The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals.

Sep 24, 2023

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Wrapping Up Consensus 2023

Missed Consensus 2023? Catch up on some of the most important conversations here.
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Edward Snowden: Researchers Should Train AI to Be ‘Better Than Us’
The former NSA whistleblower shared his hopes that AI’s intelligence could exceed that of humans and ultimately benefit humanity, despite fears the technology could be co-opted by bad actors. 
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5 Consensus 2023 Takeaways
CoinDesk editorial team members convened to share their insights on the pivotal topics that will influence the future direction of the crypto industry.
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U.S. House Will Have Crypto Bill in 2 Months: Rep. McHenry
Rep. Patrick McHenry said the House Financial Services Committee and the Agriculture panel will meet jointly in May as they work on crypto legislation.
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Hong Kong to Disclose All Crypto License Applicants After JPEX Probe

Securities and Futures Commission says decision was made in light of public demand

Sep 25, 2023
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CFTC Denies Kalshi’s Plan to Let Users Bet on Control of U.S. Congress

U.S. federal regulators said the plans weren't in the "public interest," after a court squabble involving rival service PredictIt

Sep 22, 2023
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Sam Bankman-Fried Sort of Had a Rough Day

Bankman-Fried suffered two procedural losses.

Sep 22, 2023
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FTX Sues Former Employees of Hong Kong Affiliate, Seeks $157 Million

In the run-up to FTX's bankruptcy filing, known as the Preference Period, the defendants received the benefit of withdrawals that constitute preferential transfers, the filing said.

Sep 22, 2023
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Binance, U.S. Affiliate, Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao File to Dismiss SEC Lawsuit

The motions to dismiss leans on major questions doctrine claims, among other arguments.

Sep 22, 2023
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Sam Bankman-Fried Will Remain in Jail Through the Start of His Trial

An appeals court rejected his attorneys’ attempt to free him in the run-up to the trial.

Sep 21, 2023