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How This Crypto Hedge Fund Nailed the Trump Trade
Quinn Thompson, the founder of crypto hedge fund Lekker Capital, shared with CoinDesk why he was so confident Donald Trump would win the U.S. presidential election despite the polls.
By Tom CarrerasNov 6, 2024
Will U.S. Election Change Crypto? Maybe, but TradFi Giants Likely to Plow Ahead Regardless
Just this week, in the run-up to Election Day, some big finance projects were announced — suggesting no worries about the road ahead.
By Aoyon AshrafNov 5, 2024
'There's No Catch': Bitcoin Mining Startup Promises Free Money to Renewable Energy Companies
Bitcoin mining could eventually help develop a global index for the price of electricity, according to Sangha Renewables President Spencer Marr.
By Tom CarrerasNov 4, 2024
Stripe's $1.1B Acquisition Target, Bridge, Buys Web3 Wallet Platform Triangle
Bridge acquired Triangle for an undisclosed amount.
By Will CannyNov 1, 2024
Bitcoin Rollup Citrea Aims to Make BTC a Programmable Asset With ZK Proofs, Raises $14M Series A
The goal of allowing greater utility on the Bitcoin blockchain is one of almost existential importance, according to Citrea.
By Jamie CrawleyOct 31, 2024
Archax to Buy Spanish Broker King & Shaxson Capital Markets to Expand in Europe
Completion of the acquisition is subject to regulatory approval in Spain.
By Will CannyOct 31, 2024
Crypto Lobby Group CCI Expands Its Reach by Absorbing Proof of Stake Alliance
The Crypto Council for Innovation has integrated with the Proof of Stake Alliance and secured partnerships with other policy groups in Japan and the U.K.
By Jesse HamiltonOct 30, 2024
Solana-Based RWA Platform AgriDex Taps Stripe's Bridge to Lower Cost for Agricultural Trade Settlements
AgriDex is an example of how stablecoins are being increasingly used as a payment vehicle in emerging regions as a cheaper alternative for traditional banking rails.
By Krisztian SandorOct 29, 2024
An Arctic Circle Bitcoin Mine Will Heat a Building in a Fishing Village
Retail-focused Sazmining is starting a modest-sized bitcoin mining operation, using hydropower, in a small Norwegian fishing town.
By Tom CarrerasOct 28, 2024
FCA-Regulated Crypto Trading Firm Portofino Technologies Sees Staff Exodus
Co-founder Alex Casimo and CFO Jae Park were fired in July, which triggered a number of departures from the market making firm.
By Ian Allison, Will CannyOct 24, 2024