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Genesis to Shutter Crypto Trading Desk for U.S. Market

The subsidiary had escaped parent company Genesis Global’s lending-induced bankruptcy.

‘Ethereum Supreme Court’ Mooted by Blockchain Executive as Alternative to ‘Code Is Law’

A proposal from Matter Labs co-founder Alex Gluchowski would see a “hierarchical system of on-chain courts” arbitrate on-chain disputes.

Visa Taps Solana and USDC Stablecoin to Boost Cross-Border Payments

The company said it is one of the first major payment institutions to use directly the Solana network for settlements.

Sep 5, 2023 at 7:55 a.m. PDT

Bitcoin Plumbs 6-Month Low Near $25K and Higher Oil Prices Suggest Further Pressure

“This is exactly what apathy looks like,” said one crypto analyst.

Bitcoin Bulls Face Setback as Monthly Stochastic Indicator Turns Lower: Analyst

At the end of August, bitcoin confirmed an overbought downturn in its monthly stochastic, a signal that has previously marked market peaks.

The Relationship Between Bitcoin and Interest Rates Is Breaking Down: Arthur Hayes

The steepest Fed rate hike cycle in decades should have killed bitcoin and other risk assets, but a new relationship between the two are forming, Hayes argued in a Tuesday keynote at the ongoing Korea Blockchain Week.

Deribit Sees 17% Growth in Crypto Derivatives Trading Volume in August, Led by Options

Deribit registered an increase in crypto derivatives trading volume even as global activity declined by 12.1% to around $1.6 trillion.

Sep 5, 2023 at 2:43 a.m. PDT

The Californian company will develop custody services and security solutions, local media reported.

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Discovery

CoinDesk Podcast Network

The Best of ‘The Hash’ Over the Years

Special Final Episode of “The Hash.”

Aug 31, 2023

CoinDesk’s Money Reimagined

U.S. Court Challenges SEC, Fuels Financial Evolution & FX Market’s Next Phase

A game-changing decision opens the door for a spot bitcoin ETF, echoing Canada’s forward strides and a dive into the FX market’s efficient core, the rise of stablecoins, and the potential for global financial democratization.

Aug 30, 2023

Technology

Protocol Village: D3, Specialist in Web3 Domain Names, Raises $5M

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

Sep 5, 2023

Consensus Magazine

Meet Botto, the AI-Artist That Mints Its Own NFTs

Botto is part AI, part human community, part DAO, and part experiment on the way to artistic singularity. Jeff Wilser meets its creator, Mario Klingemann.

Aug 22, 2023

Consensus Magazine

PayPal’s Real Stablecoin Strategy: It Wants to Earn Interest on Your Deposits

While it seems positive for crypto, the PYUSD stablecoin will benefit PayPal’s own coffers most of all.

Aug 9, 2023

Consensus Magazine

RETRACTION: Opinion Article on Justin Sun

An pseudonymously written opinion piece containing a personal attack against Tron CEO Justin Sun never should have been published.

Aug 25, 2023

Wrapping Up Consensus 2023

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

May 4, 2023 at 2:39 p.m. PDT

U.S. House Will Have Crypto Bill in 2 Months: Rep. McHenry

Trending in Crypto

Protocol Village: D3, Specialist in Web3 Domain Names, Raises $5M

Sep 5, 2023

Bitcoin Plumbs 6-Month Low Near $25K and Higher Oil Prices Suggest Further Pressure

Sep 5, 2023

Deribit Sees 17% Growth in Crypto Derivatives Trading Volume in August, Led by Options

Sep 5, 2023

Bitcoin Plumbs 6-Month Low Near $25K and Higher Oil Prices Suggest Further Pressure

“This is exactly what apathy looks like,” said one crypto analyst.

Sep 5, 2023

Genesis to Shutter Crypto Trading Desk for U.S. Market

The subsidiary had escaped parent company Genesis Global’s lending-induced bankruptcy.

Sep 5, 2023

‘Ethereum Supreme Court’ Mooted by Blockchain Executive as Alternative to ‘Code Is Law’

A proposal from Matter Labs co-founder Alex Gluchowski would see a “hierarchical system of on-chain courts” arbitrate on-chain disputes.

Sep 5, 2023

Protocol Village: D3, Specialist in Web3 Domain Names, Raises $5M

Sep 5, 2023

Policy

Policy

Global Standard Setters to Deliver Global Crypto Policy Roadmap

The Financial Stability Board and the International Monetary Fund are set to deliver a paper calling for global coordination on crypto policy at this weekend’s G20 summit.

Sep 5, 2023

Policy

Singapore’s New President, a Former Central Bank Chairman, Has Called Crypto ‘Slightly Crazy’

The 66-year-old garnered more than 70% of the vote to take over a largely ceremonial role.

Sep 4, 2023

Policy

Australia Senate Committee Rejects Crypto Bill From Opposition Senator Andrew Bragg

Bragg said the Labor government had put regulating crypto in the slow lane.

Sep 4, 2023

Policy

Larry David’s Super Bowl Ad Casts Doubt on FTX.US Separation, DOJ Says

Sam Bankman-Fried says the FTX exchange’s bankruptcy isn’t relevant ahead of his October fraud trial.

Sep 4, 2023

Policy

SEC Hasn’t Met Requirements to Argue for an Appeal, Ripple Says

Ripple opposed the SEC motion to try and appeal a federal judge’s ruling in its case against the crypto company from July.

Sep 1, 2023

Finance

Robinhood to Buy Back Sam Bankman-Fried’s Stake for $605.7M

The 55 million HOOD shares were owned by Sam Bankman-Fried and fellow FTX co-founder Gary Wang through Emergent Fidelity Technologies

Sep 1, 2023

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