CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data

Leader in cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, blockchain, DeFi, digital finance and Web 3.0 news with analysis, video and live price updates.

Sam Bankman-Fried leaving court on February 16, 2023 (Liz Napolitano/CoinDesk)

Millions in Ether Tied to FTX 'Hacker' on The Move

FTX was hacked in November 2022, hours after the global crypto empire declared bankruptcy and its founder Sam Bankman-Fried stepped down from running the company.

By Shaurya Malwa Nikhilesh De

Sep 30, 2023 at 7:35 a.m. UTC

Europe’s Crypto Industry Wants Staking Clarity as Regulations Loom

The EU and UK may both be contemplating new rules to cover crypto staking — as regulatory action in Switzerland and Singapore offers a cautionary tale.

By Jack Schickler

Sep 28, 2023 at 3:09 p.m. UTC

Future ‘Shock’? Phemex Probably Won’t Be Even Mildly Surprised

Sam Bankman-Fried Almost Tweeted About His Depression, Drafts Show

“I don’t really know what ‘happiness’ means”: FTX founder would have defended himself against the internet.

By Christine Lee

Sep 29, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. UTC

The Most Pressing Issue on Ethereum is Validator Size Growth

If appetite for staking on Ethereum does not slow meaningfully over the next several months, the size of Ethereum’s validator set could become problematic for the blockchain, says Christine Kim, Vice President of Research at Galaxy Digital.

By Christine Kim

Sep 29, 2023 at 8:47 p.m. UTC

FTX Customers, Investors Will Testify Against Sam Bankman-Fried, DOJ Says

The filings come just a few days before the trial is set to begin.

By Nikhilesh De

Sep 30, 2023 at 9:39 p.m. UTC

Bankrupt Crypto Hedge Fund 3AC's Su Zhu Apprehended in Singapore, Liquidator Says

Co-founder of the Three Arrows Capital hedge fund was seized at Changi airport, Teneo said

By Jack Schickler

Sep 29, 2023 at 2:21 p.m. UTC

Sam Bankman-Fried Scoops Help CoinDesk Win a Loeb Award, a Top Journalism Prize

FTX, an industry titan, ended up in bankruptcy court nine days after a November 2022 scoop from CoinDesk’s Ian Allison.

By CoinDesk Staff

Sep 29, 2023 at 1:11 a.m. UTC

Yesterday at 9:39 PM UTC

FTX Customers, Investors Will Testify Against Sam Bankman-Fried, DOJ Says

Sam Bankman-Fried, middle, walks into court on Aug. 11, 2023. (Victor Chen/CoinDesk)

Sep 30, 2023

Millions in Ether Tied to FTX 'Hacker' on The Move

Sep 30, 2023

DOJ's Proposed Jury Questions 'Risks Tainting' Bankman-Fried's Panel, Defense Says

Sam Bankman-Fried (right) exits a Manhattan courtroom on July 26, 2023. (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

Sep 29, 2023

BlockFi Says It's Taken Major Step Toward Emerging From Bankruptcy

BlockFi advertisement in Washington D.C.'s Union Station (CoinDesk archives)

Sep 29, 2023

The Most Pressing Issue on Ethereum is Validator Size Growth

Sep 29, 2023

Bitcoin Slips Below $27K, but What Might Government Shutdown Mean for Prices?

Sep 29, 2023

Protocol Village: Google Cloud to Serve as Validator for Polygon PoS Network

Scene from Protocol Village at Consensus 2023 in Austin, Texas.

Sep 29, 2023

Valkyrie Backs Off Ether Futures Purchases Until SEC ETF Approval Officially Effective

Valkyrie pauses on adding ETH futures exposure to bitcoin futures ETF (Screenshot/Nasdaq.com)

Sep 29, 2023

Where Liquid Staking Meets Tokenization

Art installation reminiscent of digital ecosystems

Sep 29, 2023

Opposing Centralization in Ethereum Staking

Sep 29, 2023

Bankrupt Crypto Hedge Fund 3AC's Su Zhu Apprehended in Singapore, Liquidator Says

Kyle Davies, Su Zhu, Mark Lamb (Kyle Davies/Twitter)

Sep 29, 2023

First Mover Americas: Circle Argues Stablecoins Aren’t Securities in Response to SEC’s Binance Lawsuit

Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Sep 29, 2023

Circle Rolls Out Open-Source Protocol to Help Build Tokenized Credit Markets

Circle rolls out open-source protocol (Sandali Handagama/ CoinDesk)

Sep 29, 2023

OpenTrade Unveils Tokenized U.S. Treasuries Offering as Tokenization Race Gains Steam

Sep 29, 2023

Gemini to Cease Offering Crypto Services in Netherlands in November

Sep 29, 2023

JPEX Crypto Exchange Probe Sees 4 More Arrests: SCMP

Hong Kong harbor skyline view into Kowloon

View All

Staking Week 2023

The staking market on Ethereum, Tezos, Cosmos, Solana, Cardano and others, as investors tackle regulation and uncertain conditions, sponsored by Foundry

Read Full Edition

CoinDesk Podcast Network

Here’s How Sam Bankman-Fried’s High-Stakes Trial Could Play Out

Nik De, CoinDesk's managing editor for global policy and regulation, discusses the importance of jury selection in the trial and how many years Sam Bankman-Fried may face if found guilty.

Sep 29, 2023

CoinDesk Podcast Network

SBF TRIAL: 09/29 Update

Latest news from the SBF Trial Newsletter

Sep 29, 2023

CoinDesk’s Money Reimagined

Breaking Down Barriers to Crypto Adoption | Insights from Jan Van Eck and Matt Hougan

A candid conversation with valuable perspectives on the dynamic world of crypto assets and how they have the capacity to transform conventional investment approaches.

Sep 27, 2023

Markets Daily Crypto Roundup

CoinDesk Market Index Week in Review

CoinDesk Indices presents six notable market movement highlights from last week.

Sep 30, 2023

Technology

Protocol Village: Google Cloud to Serve as Validator for Polygon PoS Network

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

Sep 29, 2023

CoinDesk Podcast Network

SBF TRIAL: Inside Sam Bankman-Fried's Trial Defense Episode 4

How Sam Bankman-Fried Gets Acquitted With The Odds Stacked Against Him

Sep 29, 2023

Consensus 2023 Coverage

All

Wrapping Up Consensus 2023

Missed Consensus 2023? Catch up on some of the most important conversations here.

By Nikhilesh De

May 4, 2023 at 9:39 p.m. UTC

May 4, 2023

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.

By Elizabeth Napolitano

Apr 28, 2023 at 10:52 p.m. UTC

Apr 28, 2023

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.

By Michael J. Casey Nick Baker Ben Schiller Nikhilesh De Amitoj Singh Cheyenne Ligon

Apr 28, 2023 at 9:57 p.m. UTC

Apr 28, 2023

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.

By Amitoj Singh

Apr 28, 2023 at 10:32 p.m. UTC

Apr 28, 2023

Markets

All

Bitcoin Slips Below $27K, but What Might Government Shutdown Mean for Prices?

Sep 29, 2023

Valkyrie Backs Off Ether Futures Purchases Until SEC ETF Approval Officially Effective

Sep 29, 2023

First Mover Americas: Circle Argues Stablecoins Aren’t Securities in Response to SEC’s Binance Lawsuit

Sep 29, 2023

Bitcoin Traders Eye $28K; Solana, Cardano and Tellor Lead Altcoin Bump

Sep 29, 2023

Finance

All

Circle Rolls Out Open-Source Protocol to Help Build Tokenized Credit Markets

Perimeter Protocol is the first development of Circle Research, the company's new open-source development division.

Sep 29, 2023

OpenTrade Unveils Tokenized U.S. Treasuries Offering as Tokenization Race Gains Steam

Sep 29, 2023

Gemini to Cease Offering Crypto Services in Netherlands in November

Sep 29, 2023

Fireblocks Acquires Tokenization Firm BlockFold for $10M

Sep 29, 2023

Technology

All

Millions in Ether Tied to FTX 'Hacker' on The Move

FTX was hacked in November 2022, hours after the global crypto empire declared bankruptcy and its founder Sam Bankman-Fried stepped down from running the company.

Sep 30, 2023