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3 Questions About the SEC’s Abrupt ETH ETF Approval
Was the decision politically motivated? What does it mean for Ethereum going forward? Will other leading chains benefit too?
By Daniel KuhnMay 24, 2024
Is the House’s FIT21 Bill Really the Legislation That Crypto Needs?
While many in the industry cheered the passing of the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act yesterday, many other raised criticisms and concerns.
By Daniel KuhnMay 23, 2024
Happy Bitcoin Pizza Day
Laszlo Hanyecz is famous for spending 10,000 bitcoin on two pizzas. But his involvement with Bitcoin development goes much deeper than food purchases.
By Daniel KuhnMay 22, 2024
The Biden Administration Is Easing Up on Crypto (a Vibes Analysis)
A wave of positive regulatory developments for crypto could be coincidence. Or they could be the Biden Administration reacting to Donald Trump’s recent embrace of the industry.
By Daniel KuhnMay 21, 2024
This Is (Hopefully) the Last CoinDesk Article to Mention Craig Wright
He "is not nearly as clever as he thinks he is," says a U.K. Judge reviewing the Australian computer scientist’s many questionable legal maneuvers.
By Daniel KuhnMay 20, 2024
Does the SAB 121 Vote Mean Anything for Future Crypto Legislation?
An encouraging sign of bipartisan agreement over sane digital asset rules is also business as usual.
By Daniel KuhnMay 17, 2024
LocalMonero Shutdown Is Another Blow for Privacy Tech
It is getting harder to buy XMR, but every day that monero continues to exist is proof positive of its value, says CoinDesk's Dan Kuhn.
By Daniel KuhnMay 16, 2024
What the DOJ’s First MEV Lawsuit Means for Ethereum
In a highly technical overview of an exploit that has since been patched, government prosecutors find that exploiting code is a crime. CoinDesk reached out to several experts in the Ethereum community to get their views on the case.
By Daniel KuhnMay 15, 2024
The Hard Truths and Worrying Consequences of the Tornado Cash Verdict
Developer Alexey Pertsev was sentenced today to 64 months in prison. His prosecution makes sense from a law enforcement point of view, even if the implications are horrible for anyone creating a product that could be used for unforeseen uses.
By Daniel KuhnMay 14, 2024
Why, for Some, Crypto Is the Defining Political Issue of Our Times
It’d be foolish for people to vote against their own interests.
By Daniel KuhnMay 13, 2024