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Morgan Creek Is Trying to Counter FTX’s BlockFi Bailout, Leaked Call Shows
DeFi Isn’t Dead, It’s Evolving: Towards Sustainable On-Chain Liquidity
Goldman Sachs Leading Investor Group to Buy Celsius Assets: Sources
FTX in Talks to Acquire Part of BlockFi: Report
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Putin Weaponizes Inflation
Examining a recent propaganda speech from the Russian leader.
Consensus Conversations 2022: Wrap Up
A third episode as a follow-up recap of CoinDesk’s big event in Austin.
Slouching Toward Crypto Winter
The Great Repricing continues.
A New Chapter of Web3: Solana Unveils Smartphone ‘Saga’; Moody’s Downgrades Coinbase
The most valuable crypto stories for Friday, June 24, 2022.
This Buenos Aires Evangelist Offers Tours to Expound Bitcoin, Tourists Love It
After having his savings confiscated by Argentina twice, Jerónimo Ferrer discovered bitcoin. And he made his story into a tour with hundreds of visitors and high ratings.
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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Holds Above $21K in Weekend Trading; Solana Web3 Phone Faces Long Odds
Ether stays over $1,200; prior blockchain phones have failed because the market has realized their functionalities are already available via apps that can be loaded onto any old phone.
Opaque Platforms and Intertwined Protocols Pose Big Risk to Crypto
Second article in a series about risks we’re thinking about during these crypto down days.
Consensus 2022: Hollywood, Colleges, Conferences vs. Crypto
The state of crypto and economics live from Consensus 2022 in Austin, Texas.
Bitcoin se estabiliza cerca de $21K; inversores esperan evitar otra caída el fin de semana
Los analistas se cuestionan si BTC podrá mantenerse por encima del umbral de $20.000 en un clima de desconfianza entre los inversores.
Market Wrap: From GBTC Discount to Short Bitcoin ETF, Traders See Reasons for Optimism
It's hard to imagine that data showing traders piling into a trade designed to profit from further bitcoin price declines might be bullish, but that's how some analysts are interpreting the signal.
Consensus Conversations 2022: Wrap Up
A third episode as a follow-up recap of CoinDesk’s big event in Austin.
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Holds Above $21K in Weekend Trading; Solana Web3 Phone Faces Long Odds
Ether stays over $1,200; prior blockchain phones have failed because the market has realized their functionalities are already available via apps that can be loaded onto any old phone.
First Mover Asia: Hong Kong’s OSL Sees Strong Institutional Interest in Crypto, Despite Luna-Induced Volatility; Bitcoin and Ether Surge
Fernando Martinez, OSL's head of Americas, said global, institutional trading volume is higher than it was in 2021, the best year in the crypto exchange’s history. Altcoins have a good day.
First Mover Asia: DeFi’s Resilience During the Market Slowdown; Bitcoin Slumps Near $20K
DeFi apps have avoided any massive on-chain liquidations, surprises or smart contract failures, even as crypto markets have shed value.
Ethereum's Gray Glacier (or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Difficulty Bomb)
The delay of Ethereum’s Difficulty Bomb suggests the network’s Merge to proof-of-stake might be a bit further away than hoped.
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Holds Steady Over 20K, USDC's ‘Flippening’ of USDT and the Stablecoin Bear Market
Ether and most major altcoins spent much of the day in the green; a crisis in confidence has put pressure on the USDT peg.
Bitcoin Holds Steady Above $21K Amid Stock Gains
Ether is also up over the past 24 hours, although analysts warn that the crypto rally is unlikely to last.
How Are Institutions and Companies Investing in Crypto?
From putting bitcoin on their balance sheets to setting up shop in the metaverse, the ways brands and institutions are investing in cryptocurrencies continues to expand.
Bitcoin Hovers Near $21K as Investors Look to Avoid Another Weekend Slump
Analysts are questioning whether BTC will be able to remain above the $20K threshold amid weak investor confidence.
XRP Leads Crypto Majors Recovery; Bitcoin Rises Over $21K as Rate-Hike Concerns Wane
Technology stocks and equity indices rallied as investors assessed fresh comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
7 Key Ways to Evaluate a Cryptocurrency Before Buying It
Purchasing a cryptocurrency for the first time can seem daunting. But there are smart and effective strategies you can implement to make your decision easier.
4 Things to Do in a Crypto Bear Market
It’s not easy to hold your nerve as crypto assets print double-digit losses. But don’t bury your head in the sand, follow these simple steps and make the most of this bear market opportunity.
Bitcoin Slips to Nearly $20K, Citi Sees 50% Chance of Recession
Premarket futures for U.S. indexes fell, while Asian equities took a hit on Wednesday.
Morgan Creek Is Trying to Counter FTX’s BlockFi Bailout, Leaked Call Shows
FTX’s $250 million credit facility offer – if inked as initially proposed – stood to effectively wipe out all BlockFi shareholders, including Morgan Creek Digital, the firm told its investors.
Goldman Sachs Leading Investor Group to Buy Celsius Assets: Sources
The Wall Street firm is seeking $2 billion in commitments from investors to buy distressed assets at steep discounts if the crypto lender goes bankrupt.
Es argentino, ofrece tours en Airbnb para explicar bitcoin y a los turistas les encanta
Después de que el gobierno de Argentina le confiscara sus ahorros dos veces, Jerónimo Ferrer descubrió bitcoin y convirtió su historia en un recorrido con cientos de visitantes y una calificación de 4,9 (sobre 5) estrellas.
With Bitwise and Grayscale Decisions Looming, Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval Hopes Are Running Low
Final deadlines for approval by the SEC for the two investment firms' applications are fast approaching.
This Buenos Aires Evangelist Offers Tours to Expound Bitcoin, Tourists Love It
After having his savings confiscated by Argentina twice, Jerónimo Ferrer discovered bitcoin. And he made his story into a tour with hundreds of visitors and high ratings.
BlockFi Raises Deposit Rates, Eliminates Free Withdrawals
The rate increases across BTC, ETH, USDT and other crypto deposits come after layoffs at the company and a $250 million emergency line of credit from FTX.
European Crypto Exchange Bitpanda Cuts Staff by Hundreds
Bitpanda announced it is reducing its employee count to 730, down from about 1,000.
Flowdesk Raises $30M to Expand Market-Making Services
The French company will boost its flagship product to provide liquidity fund management services to cryptocurrency issuers.
First Mover Americas: AXS up 15% on Ronin Network News, BTC at $21K
The latest moves in crypto markets in context for June 24, 2022.
XRP Leads Crypto Majors Recovery; Bitcoin Rises Over $21K as Rate-Hike Concerns Wane
Technology stocks and equity indices rallied as investors assessed fresh comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
Bitcoin Back Above $20K as Analysts Debate Whether It's Good Time to Buy
It's still to be seen whether BTC will experience price declines similar to 2013 and 2017.
First Mover Americas: Polygon's MATIC Rallies 25%; BTC Trades Flat
The latest moves in crypto markets in context for June 23, 2022.
Markets
AllFirst Mover Asia: Bitcoin Holds Above $21K in Weekend Trading; Solana Web3 Phone Faces Long Odds
Opaque Platforms and Intertwined Protocols Pose Big Risk to Crypto
Bitcoin se estabiliza cerca de $21K; inversores esperan evitar otra caída el fin de semana
Market Wrap: From GBTC Discount to Short Bitcoin ETF, Traders See Reasons for Optimism
Business
AllMorgan Creek Is Trying to Counter FTX’s BlockFi Bailout, Leaked Call Shows
FTX’s $250 million credit facility offer – if inked as initially proposed – stood to effectively wipe out all BlockFi shareholders, including Morgan Creek Digital, the firm told its investors.
Goldman Sachs Leading Investor Group to Buy Celsius Assets: Sources
The Wall Street firm is seeking $2 billion in commitments from investors to buy distressed assets at steep discounts if the crypto lender goes bankrupt.
Es argentino, ofrece tours en Airbnb para explicar bitcoin y a los turistas les encanta
Después de que el gobierno de Argentina le confiscara sus ahorros dos veces, Jerónimo Ferrer descubrió bitcoin y convirtió su historia en un recorrido con cientos de visitantes y una calificación de 4,9 (sobre 5) estrellas.
With Bitwise and Grayscale Decisions Looming, Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval Hopes Are Running Low
Final deadlines for approval by the SEC for the two investment firms' applications are fast approaching.
Policy
AllUS Banking Watchdog Says Crypto Turmoil Reinforces Cautious Approach
Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu says the industry’s recent drama makes his agency more confident about limiting banks’ exposure to crypto.
Stablecoins Could Still Dominate Post-Terra, S&P Says
Not all stablecoins are alike, analysts note, but regulations may be needed to precipitate audits and investor fairness.
Gold-Backed Stablecoin Can Help Russia Circumvent Sanctions, Government-Owned Bank Suggests
The U.S. wouldn't be able to touch a “crypto-golden” ruble, VEB bank researchers say.
Brussels’ Fledgling Crypto Industry Flexes Its Muscles
The city that hosts the EU also wants to influence it, with key decisions upcoming on the regulation of NFTs and DeFi.
Reports
AllUS Claims Bitcoin Mining Crown Following China Crackdown
China’s share has effectively dropped to zero, according to the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance.
CoinDesk 2021 Annual Crypto Review
Thanks to 2021 most people have at least heard of crypto by now not just Bitcoin and Ethereum but altcoins like DOGE and SHIB as well as terms like NF Ts and the metaverse In Coin Desk Research’s 2021 Annual Crypto Review we aim to summarize some of the key themes and metrics that marked [...]
Building on the News: Introducing Layer 2 by CoinDesk
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