Opinion

Are NFTs Securities?

David Z. MorrisAug 24, 2021

Some of them are trying to be.

Budweiser

Budweiser Allegedly Buys Beer.eth Domain Name for 30 ETH Alongside NFT

Sebastian SinclairAug 25, 2021

Budweiser has changed its Twitter profile picture to that of a rocket designed by NFT platform Rocket Factory.

Citigroup

Citigroup Gearing Up to Trade CME Bitcoin Futures: Sources

Ian Allison Tanzeel AkhtarAug 24, 2021

Citi will begin trading CME bitcoin futures first and then bitcoin exchange-traded notes, one of the sources said.

ETFs

Nasdaq Reveals Valkyrie Bitcoin Futures ETF Application

Danny NelsonAug 24, 2021

The investments manager said it confidentially filed for a bitcoin futures ETF months ago.

Money Laundering

Ex-Manchester United Player Charged With Crypto Fraud

Jamie CrawleyAug 24, 2021

Retired Brazilian midfielder Anderson is one of eight people alleged to have been involved in a R$35 million ($6.5 million) money laundering operation.

Cryptocurrency Markets

Bearish Bitcoin Bets Might Signal Return of This Popular Trade

Omkar GodboleAug 24, 2021

The data doesn't necessarily indicate that the traders are betting on price declines.

Hong Kong

BIS and Hong Kong Monetary Authority to Experiment With Tokenized Green Bonds

Eliza GkritsiAug 25, 2021

The tokenized green bonds are the Bank of International Settlements Innovation Hub's first green finance project.

NFTs

CryptoPunk NFTs Break Sales Record as Visa Sparks Buying Frenzy

Lyllah LedesmaAug 23, 2021

Monday set a new single-day sales record for CryptoPunks, and August sales have already set a monthly record, with prices for the NFTs averaging nearly $200,000.

Podcasts

Citi to Trade Bitcoin Futures?

Nathaniel WhittemoreAug 24, 2021

Citigroup is the latest in a stream of institutional adoption into everything from NFTs to BTC.

Learn

Should You Invest in Bitcoin for Retirement?

Eli TanAug 24, 2021

For people with higher risk tolerances, it's now easier than ever to invest in bitcoin for retirement.

Blockstream
Blockstream

Blockstream Raises $210M, Acquires Mining Chip Manufacturer Spondoolies

Sebastian SinclairAug 24, 2021

The Series B round values Adam Back's Bitcoin technology firm at $3.2 billion.

Bitcoin ETFs
Bitcoin ETFs

Withdrawal of Ether Futures ETF Proposals Good Sign for Bitcoin Futures ETF: Analyst

Nelson WangAug 24, 2021

Bloomberg Intelligence’s James Seyffart thinks a bitcoin futures ETF could get approved as soon as October.

MicroStrategy
MicroStrategy

Saylor's MicroStrategy Buys Another $177M of Bitcoin

Zack SewardAug 24, 2021

The business intelligence firm is buying bitcoin again after a brief lull.

Crypto for Advisors
Crypto for Advisors

Introducing Crypto for Advisors, a Newsletter for Financial Planners

Pete PachalAug 23, 2021

A new CoinDesk newsletter defining crypto, digital assets and the future of finance.

DeFi
DeFi

DeFi Exchange SushiSwap Builds on Avalanche as Part of $180M Incentive Program

Muyao ShenAug 24, 2021

The projects are committing $15 million in liquidity mining incentives over the next three months.

Recent

Bitcoin Mining

KuCoin Launches Proof-of-Work Mining Pool

Eliza Gkritsi

KuCoin says the pool will incentivize the use of renewable energy.

Ethereum

Valid Points: Ethereum Emerges From Bitcoin’s Shadow

Christine Kim

Ethereum is finally either catching up to or surpassing Bitcoin across a number of key metrics.

Crypto Mining

Powerbridge Technologies Agrees to Buy 5,600 Bitcoin, Ethereum Mining Machines

Jamie Crawley

The Chinese company entered into a purchase agreement with Cryptodigital Holdings for the acquisition of the miners.

Technical Analysis

Bitcoin in Pullback Mode; Support near $45K

Damanick Dantes

Support above the $42K-$45K breakout should hold.

Bitcoin

ADA, SOL Lead the Way as Crypto Market Sees Price Pullback

Omkar Godbole

"It is normal for investors to reduce exposure to enter at a lower price," one observer said.

David Marcus

Facebook Is Considering NFT Support in Novi Digital Wallet

Jamie Crawley

Facebook is in a good position to explore supporting NFTs through its new digital wallet, according to David Marcus.

Payments

Cryptocurrency Market Will More Than Treble by 2030: Study

Jamie Crawley

The report by Allied Market Research projects a compound annual growth rate of 12.8% from 2021 to 2030.

Tax

Philippines Looks to Tax Hit Blockchain Game Axie Infinity: Report

Eliza Gkritsi

The game's creator and its players have to pay taxes in the Philippines, authorities say.

Funding Rounds

Solana's Apricot Finance Raises $4M in 'Party' Funding Round

Sebastian Sinclair

Apricot said it intends to use its newly raised capital to support the roll-out of its initial flagship services.

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Politics

House Moves to Consider Unamended Infrastructure Bill

Cheyenne Ligon

The House will consider the bipartisan infrastructure bill on Sept. 27.

Solana

Osprey Readies SOL Fund as Solana Attracts Institutional Interest

Danny Nelson

Osprey appears to have beaten Grayscale in the race to get a Solana vehicle into the market.

Bitcoin Price

Market Wrap: ‘Extreme Greed’ for Bitcoin Falters at $50K

Damanick DantesFrances Yue

“The fear is gone for now, and the market is optimistic,” Arcane Research wrote in a Tuesday newsletter. But not enough to keep bitcoin' price above $50K.

CMT Digital

CMT Digital CEO Colleen Sullivan Steps Down: Report

Nate DiCamillo

The report did not detail who would replace Sullivan.

Bitcoin Retreats From $50K, Chainalysis Reveals Top Countries for Crypto Adoption

"All About Bitcoin" discusses today's top bitcoin stories: Bitcoin price retreating after trying for $51K, Coinbase shares surge as Needham raises its rating to a "buy" with a $420 price target and Chainalysis Director of Research Kimberly Grauer shares the company's latest report revealing the top countries for crypto adoption.

Bitcoin

Bitcoin Trading Volume Stays Subdued as Price Recovers

Lyllah Ledesma

The rally may not be sustainable, according to Arcane Research.

President of El Salvador Says the Use of Bitcoin as Legal Tender Will Not Be Mandatory, Michael Saylor Buys Another $177M of Bitcoin

"The Hash" hosts discuss today's top stories: Canadian miner Blockstream joins crypto unicorns after the latest funding round, valued at $3.2 billion, El Salvador President Nayib Bukele says the usage of bitcoin as a legal tender in the country will not be mandatory, Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy purchased another $177 million of bitcoin as its latest SEC filing reveals, and SushiSwap is the latest decentralized finance (DeFi) project to join Avalanche’s $180 million incentive program. Plus, why does Chainalysis' report suggest DeFi is still far from mainstream adoption?

Congress

State of Crypto: The Latest on Congress's Crypto Tax Provision

Nikhilesh De

It's still unclear whether Congress will adopt any amendments.

Blockstream Joins Crypto Unicorns With $3.2B Valuation, Is Bitcoin's Rally Over After It Stalls Near $50K?

"First Mover" speaks to Blockstream CEO and crypto OG Adam Back as the Canadian miner is now joining crypto unicorns with a $3.2 billion valuation, and CoinDesk is debuting the "Crypto for Advisors" newsletter. Tyrone Ross, CEO of Onramp Invest, shares his takes on bitcoin's price momentum as it stalls near $50K and provides insights into how advisors could utilize this newsletter.