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Here's Why Today's U.S. Election Matters for Crypto
It's unlikely a crypto bill will become law this year, but not impossible.
By Nikhilesh DeNov 5, 2024
The Protocol: Crypto Fundraising, Job Losses, Juicy Payouts, Grants for Devs
In this week's issue of The Protocol, our newsletter on blockchain tech, we're covering the Optimism's $42.5M token pledge to Kraken, crypto VC funding, grants for Bitcoin open-source developers, and Polymarket's (negligible) impact on Polygon's bottom line.
By Bradley KeounOct 30, 2024
Privacy as a Fundamental Human Right
Is the Tornado Cash case a policy discussion or a legal one?
By Nikhilesh DeOct 29, 2024
Andy Barr's 'Vision' for House Financial Services
The Kentucky lawmaker is running to succeed crypto-advocate Patrick McHenry as chair of the powerful U.S. House Financial Services Committee.
By Nikhilesh DeOct 22, 2024
It Takes a Fake Token to Catch a Volume Faker
Last week, the DOJ unveiled an indictment against Gotbit, which CoinDesk profiled in 2019.
By Nikhilesh DeOct 18, 2024
The DPRK's Deep Roots in Crypto
North Korean developers have worked for a surprisingly large number of crypto projects.
By Nikhilesh DeOct 9, 2024
The Spectre of Sam Bankman-Fried Overshadowed Caroline Ellison's Sentencing
Even though the FTX founder was not a part of last week's proceedings, his role in the Alameda CEO's life loomed large.
By Nikhilesh De, Cheyenne LigonOct 2, 2024
What to Expect at Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison's Sentencing
Caroline Ellison is the third FTX executive to be sentenced.
By Nikhilesh DeSep 24, 2024
Prediction Markets Go to Washington('s Appeals Court)
A federal appeals court will consider the CFTC's ongoing efforts to keep political prediction markets from launching.
By Nikhilesh DeSep 20, 2024
The Protocol: How Winklevii Taught Dad BTC, Wild Flight to Singapore
Forget the Federal Reserve. The Bitcoin and crypto project news flow is ample (and fascinating) enough to keep us busy. We've got the rundown plus $80M of fundraisings. In CoinDesk's weekly newsletter on blockchain tech.
By Bradley KeounSep 18, 2024