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AI-Focused Tokens Edge Higher Ahead of Nvidia Earnings Results

NEAR, FET, RNDR, TAO and AGIX gained even as the broader market benchmark CoinDesk 20 Index saw a slight decline during the day.

May 22, 2024 at 7:29 p.m. UTC
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Crypto IRAs Take Center Stage as Investors Seek Retirement Wealth in the Bull Run

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Apr 23, 2024 at 3:23 p.m. UTC
SEC's Gensler Going Rogue in Solo Quest to Stop U.S. Crypto Legislation?

A new White House statement suggests not even the president who appointed the SEC chairman thinks the government can go on overseeing digital assets without new policy.

May 22, 2024 at 7:15 p.m. UTC
U.S. House Set to Vote for First Standalone Crypto Market Structure Bill

Lawmakers are set to vote on the FIT21 bill Wednesday afternoon.

May 22, 2024 at 6:19 p.m. UTC
Bitcoin Is Coming to Ethereum Stalwart MetaMask: Sources

MetaMask is a giant in the Ethereum ecosystem, but it's poised to cross one of the biggest tribal divides in crypto.

May 22, 2024 at 3:09 p.m. UTC
Ether Volatility Expected as Traders Flood Exchanges With $231M of ETH Amid ETF Hopes

The surge in deposits comes after a 22% rally in ether spurred by hopes of a spot ETF approval.

May 22, 2024 at 3:51 p.m. UTC
Bitcoin Pizza Day Turns Sour as Meme Coin Shysters Profit Over $200K in Rug Pulls

Meme coin traders poured capital into several pizza-related tokens on Monday as rug pulls put a dampener on the anniversary of the first purchase made with bitcoin.

May 22, 2023 at 1:24 p.m. UTC

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Consensus 2024

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What Consensus Speakers Are Looking Forward to This Year

Networking, conversations and the dozens and dozens of side events are some of the things this year's cast of crypto luminaries are excited about in Austin, Texas.

May 21, 2024
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Policymakers Are Back at Consensus 2024

CoinDesk's annual confab is back. I'll be hosting the policy summit, and here's what to expect.

May 22, 2024
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A Venture Capitalist's Guide to Consensus 2024

The must see panels for anyone investing in the blockchain industry.

May 22, 2024
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CFTC Commissioner Summer Mersinger on Overzealous Crypto Regulation and the Need for Legislative Action

The commodities regulator has been clear about the dangers of regulating a burgeoning industry through enforcement actions.

May 21, 2024
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Your Afterhours Guide to Consensus 2024, Tuesday Night

Here are the cool things to do on the evening before the first day of CoinDesk's flagship conference.

May 21, 2024
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A Financial Professional's Guide to Consensus 2024

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FTX Fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried Being Transferred to New Prison: WSJ

The location of the new prison is undisclosed as of early Thursday, but is thought to be in California, WSJ said. He is likely to be placed in a medium-security prison.

May 23, 2024
The U.S. House of Representatives passed its first significant crypto regulation bill. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

U.S. House Approves Crypto FIT21 Bill With Wave of Democratic Support

The House's passage of the digital assets legislation passes the crypto baton to the Senate, where odds remain low for decisive action.

May 22, 2024
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler is holding the line against crypto legislation, even as the White House says its willing to talk. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

SEC's Gensler Going Rogue in Solo Quest to Stop U.S. Crypto Legislation?

A new White House statement suggests not even the president who appointed the SEC chairman thinks the government can go on overseeing digital assets without new policy.

May 22, 2024
House Financial Services Committee Chair Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

U.S. House Set to Vote for First Standalone Crypto Market Structure Bill

Lawmakers are set to vote on the FIT21 bill Wednesday afternoon.

May 22, 2024
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UK Sets July 4 Date for Election Likely to Oust Conservative Party, Spelling Uncertainty for Crypto Hub Plans

The opposition Labour Party has been silent on crypto, but said it is interested in promoting tokenization in the country.

May 22, 2024
On Jan. 31, the PCPD entered six premises involved in the Worldcoin project with court warrants for investigations. (PCPD)

Worldcoin Operations Violate Privacy and Should Cease, Hong Kong Regulator Says

Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data personnel visited 10 of the project's locations in December and January.

May 22, 2024