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ZKsync’s ZK Airdrop Is Coming ‘Next Week,’ Here's What to Expect

According to the plan released Tuesday, 17.5% of ZK's 21 billion total token supply will be airdropped to users beginning "next week."

Jun 11, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. UTC
Meme Sector Sees Sharp Sell-off as GameStop Losses Extend to 60%

A Solana meme parody of the actual company was down 25% in the past 24 hours, with steep losses across other meme tokens that tended to move in tandem with GameStop.

Jun 11, 2024 at 7:06 a.m. UTC
Fed Should Cut Interest Rate as Restrictive Stance Adds to Inflation, Democrats Say

Elevated interest rates aimed at taming inflation have become a part of the problem, three Democrat senators said.

Jun 11, 2024 at 9:37 a.m. UTC
Cardano Is on Track for Voltaire Upgrade This Month, Co-Founder Hoskinson Says

The network is ready for its Chang fork and waiting for 70% of operators to install the new node.

Jun 11, 2024 at 9:11 a.m. UTC
Senate Bill Could Open Crypto to U.S. Sanctions, but Industry Trying to Head It Off

The industry says a surprise section in a recent spending bill could slam crypto with sanctions threats, but a key Senate office is now meeting with digital assets sector insi...

Jun 10, 2024 at 4:11 p.m. UTC
Fidelity International Tokenizes Money Market Fund on JPMorgan’s Blockchain

The U.K. firm joined JPMorgan’s Tokenized Collateral Network (TCN), piloting the tokenization of its own money market fund with Onyx Digital Assets.

Jun 10, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. UTC

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Why Decentralized AI Is Gaining Steam

A year ago, “Crypto+AI” sounded like a game of “VC mad libs.” Now, as real-world applications begin to emerge, the idea makes much more sense. Jeff Wilser, who is hosting the...

May 23, 2024
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Your After Hours Guide to the Last Day of Consensus

It's Friday night in Austin, Texas. Here's what to do.

May 21, 2024
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A Crypto Developer’s Guide to Consensus 2024

The must see panels and events for anyone building on-chain.

May 22, 2024
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A Financial Professional's Guide to Consensus 2024

The panels you don't want to miss.

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
Cosmos co-founder and Informal Systems CEO Ethan Buchman is scheduled to speak on the "bitcoinization of Cosmos" at Consensus 2024. (Bradley Keoun)

What to Expect at Consensus 2024: Spotlight on Blockchain Tech

The three-day conference (May 29-31) features a host of big-name speakers from the realm of blockchain tech, including Sergey Nazarov, Casey Rodarmor, Joe Lubin, Emin Gün Sire...

May 20, 2024







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The EU has released reports warning on the ability of crypto platforms to blur the origins of funds. (Pixabay)

Crypto Mixers, Privacy Coins, Layer 2s Complicate Tracing for Law Enforcement, EU Innovation Hub Says

Separately, France's markets regulator said crypto remains a high risk for money laundering.

Jun 11, 2024
Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek (CoinDesk)

Crypto Exchange Crypto.com Secures Spot on Ireland's Virtual Assets Service Provider Register

The company has also received approval in Dubai, U.K., the Netherlands and Spain.

Jun 11, 2024
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EU Vote See Reelection of Some Officials With Key Roles in Bloc's Crypto Journey

Among the MEPs retaining their seats is Stefan Berger, who steered the landmark MiCA legislation.

Jun 10, 2024
A U.S. Senate committee passed a spending bill with a surprise crypto provision. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Senate Bill Could Open Crypto to U.S. Sanctions, but Industry Trying to Head It Off

The industry says a surprise section in a recent spending bill could slam crypto with sanctions threats, but a key Senate office is now meeting with digital assets sector insi...

Jun 10, 2024
Emmanuel Macron (Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

Macron Calls Surprise French Election That's Unlikely to Stir Crypto, Is Likely to Shake Up Government

The French president called a snap election after an unexpectedly poor showing in voting for the European Parliament.

Jun 10, 2024
Craig Wright heading to COPA trial on March 1  (Camomile Shumba/CoinDesk)

Craig Wright Should Pay Plaintiffs' Legal Bill After Found Posing as Satoshi, COPA Says

The COPA vs Craig Wright trial made a resurgence on Friday to determine what costs and penalties Wright might suffer.

Jun 7, 2024