Crypto
Despite endless media appearances, SBF unlikely to testify on 13th
One observer suggested Bankman-Fried may be reluctant to discuss FTX due to the legal implication of lying under oath to the U.S. Congress.
Vitalik Buterin on the crypto blues: Focus on the tech, not the price
The Ethereum co-founder has recommended weary crypto investors to shift away from price watching and focus on the tech instead.
Thanks to Ethereum, ‘altcoin’ is no longer a slur
Thanks to Ethereum removing the stigma associated with “altcoins,” more projects have the opportunity to prove their name doesn’t matter.
Genesis Creditor Groups’ Loans Amount to $1.8B and Counting: Sources
In addition to the previously reported group of Gemini customers owed $900 million, there are two other groups of Genesis creditors being represented by lawyers, CoinDesk has learned.
Bitcoin price consolidation could give way to gains in TON, APE, TWT and AAVE
If Bitcoin rises above its overhead resistance, TON, APE, TWT and AAVE could begin to tack on outsized gains.
AAX clients storm exchange’s office in Lagos following operational halt
A group of angry users attacked crypto exchange employees after withdrawals were halted, according to local media.
Margin trading vs. Futures: What are the differences?
Margin trading and futures are used in cryptocurrency to multiply gains. Here’s what you need to know about these tools, how they work, and their differences.
Bullish on Bitcoin, US Senator Ted Cruz wants Texas to be a crypto oasis
Texas combines plentiful and relatively low-energy prices with free enterprise, according to the lawmaker.
How much is Bitcoin worth today?
Bitcoin is always open and the BTC price is constantly changing — find out how to track it and understand more about Bitcoin price action with the Cointelegraph crypto price indexes.
A European Central Bank Blog Decries the End of Bitcoin, and We Aren’t Buying It
Plus: What happens when you go from bitcoin-only to … not? Crypto Long & Short is CoinDesk’s weekly newsletter featuring insights, news and analysis for the professional investor.
Bitcoin analysts eye weakening US dollar as BTC price fights for $17K
BTC price action stays cool over the weekend as Bitcoin bulls attempt to flip $17,000 to support.
Regulators face public ire after FTX collapse, experts call for coordination
U.S regulators and their failure to avoid another crypto contagion have raised a lot of questions over their credibility.
Bybit announces second round of layoffs in 2022 to survive bear market
Ben Zhou, the co-founder and CEO of Bybit, announced a reorganization plan amid a prolonged bear market, which involves a steep reduction in the workforce.
Elon Musk alleges SBF donated over $1B to Democrats: “Where did it go?”
SBF made the “highest ROI trade of all time” by donating $40 million to the right people for getting away with stealing over $10 billion, said Will Manidis, the CEO of ScienceIO.
Mysterious Bitcoin miner shows off oldest signature dated Jan. 2009
Answering the question ‘Who has/had the oldest mined Bitcoin?’ an anonymous member shared a signature dating back to January 2009, just a week after Bitcoin came into existence.
Will Grayscale be the next FTX?
Grayscale is fighting the good fight on behalf of everyone in cryptocurrency.
Alameda Research invested $1.15B in crypto miner Genesis Digital: Report
Sam Bankman-Fried was consulted on the capital injection, which was made before crypto prices plummeted.
How to buy food with Bitcoin?
Users can pay bills with cryptocurrency directly from their crypto wallet or using a payment processor acting as an online crypto payment gateway.
Crypto lender Genesis allegedly owes $900M to Gemini’s clients: Report
The issue is tied to the Gemini Earn program, which offers 8% earn interest on crypto lending and is operated by Gemini in partnership with Genesis.
The future of smart contract adoption for enterprises
Smart contacts capable of handling complex computations, while ensuring a level of privacy are the future for enterprise adoption.
Avalanche to power Alibaba Cloud’s infrastructure services in Asia
Avalanche’s partnership with Alibaba Cloud will see the development of tools that enable users to launch validator nodes on Avalanche’s public blockchain platform in Asia.
How to keep your cryptocurrency safe after the FTX collapse
Sam Bankman-Fried’s fraud of misappropriating users’ funds have led investors to explore options that can help safeguard their investments.
FTX US ex-president reportedly seeks $6M funding to launch crypto startup
The ex-president of FTX US, Brett Harrison, is reportedly planning to launch a start-up that would build crypto trading software for big investors.
Crypto Markets Today: Galaxy Digital Expands Brokerage Services With GK8 Acquisition
The cryptocurrency-focused financial services firm won an auction to buy the company from crypto lender Celsius, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Crypto Markets Today is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter diving into what happened in today’s crypto markets.
NFT Steez and Victor Solomon chat about building in Web3 and the Metaverse
This week NFT Steez spoke to award winning artist Victor Solomon about basketball, the Metaverse, Web3 and his unique NFT collection.
South Korean judge dismisses arrest warrants for Terra co-founder Do Kwon’s former associates
Judge Hong Jin-Pyo reportedly said there was little risk of Shin Hyun-seong or other Terra associates destroying evidence related to the case against the platform.
DeFi ecosystem still haunted by FTX contagion: Finance Redefined
Top-100 DeFi tokens saw a bullish wave with the start of the new month, but many DEX platforms are still haunted by FTX contagion.
Never mind FTX — Fine arts institutions should still onboard to blockchain
The strategic adoption of blockchain technology still makes sense, regardless of the distraction FTX created for cryptocurrency.