U.S. DOJ Identifies and Charges LockBit Ransomware Gang Leader with Fraud, Extortion
U.S. authorities have identified Russian national Dmitry Khoroshev as the mastermind behind the notorious LockBit ransomware gang, and are offering a $10 million reward for information that leads to h...
The U.S. Government’s Hypocritical Case Against Tornado Cash
You would think the government would be against an online privacy service facilitating money laundering. But it actually created one of the best, says attorney Alexandra Damsker.
What Visa’s ‘Organic’ Stablecoin Report Misses
Solana and Cosmos Lead CoinDesk 20 Higher: CoinDesk Indices Market Update
Ethena's ENA Jumps 8% as Bybit Endorses USDe Token as Collateral for Derivatives Trading
Ethena's USDe tokenized yield strategy has attracted over $2 billion in deposits and some scrutiny of the token's risks.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a Pro-Crypto Presidential Candidiate, to Appear at Consensus 2024
"As an environmental lawyer, scion of a Democratic political dynasty, and now maverick presidential candidate, Kennedy will explain his support for cryptocurrency and self-custody," according to a sta...
Suilend to Run Monthslong Points Program With a Twist
The protocol's's pseudonymous founder Rooter previously has been critical of "predatory" points programs.
Bitcoin Layer-2 Builder Botanix Labs Raises $8.5M From Polychain Capital, Others
The New York-based firm built Spiderchain to be compatible with Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) layers.
Bitcoin Could Benefit From U.S. Fiscal Dominance and a Trump Win, Standard Chartered Says
A Trump election win could be positive for crypto as his administration would likely push for a more supportive regulatory environment, the report said.
Poll: Most People Cringe About Crypto, But Enough Care to Warrant Politicians' Attention
As U.S. politicians continue to wrestle with how to approach crypto issues, about 21% of voters in vital swing states consider cryptocurrency policies as a topic important enough to sway their support...
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Settles Into $63K-$64K Range
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for May 7, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
QCP Receives In-Principal Approval From Abu Dhabi Regulator
QCP said in April it was setting up shop in Abu Dhabi in collaboration with Further Ventures
Galaxis Raises $10M, Doubling Down on Belief That NFTs Will Provide Real Value Everywhere
As it gears up for its token launch, Galaxis, a Singapore-based Web3 platform, has raised $10 million with participation from Chainlink, Ethereum Name Services (ENS), Rarestone Capital, Taisu Ventures...
Indonesian Authorities Bust Synthetic Marijuana Lab Supported by Crypto
The syndicate had been operating for six months before being apprehended last week.
AI Tokens Lead Crypto-Market Recovery as Nvidia Hits One-Month High
"We are in an AI super cycle right now," one market observer said.
Robinhood Would Likely Win Crypto Court Case With the SEC: KBW
The platform being issued a Wells Notice by the SEC is surprising given the company’s conservative approach to digital assets listings, the report said.
Binance CEO Teng Says Nigeria Must Release 'Beloved Colleague' Gambaryan
The executive's detention sets a "a dangerous new precedent," Teng wrote in a blog post.
Australia’s Tax Office Tells Crypto Exchanges to Hand Over Transaction Details of 1.2 Million Accounts: Reuters
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has asked cryptocurrency exchanges to provide the personal data and transaction details of up to 1.2 million accounts, according to reports.
Bitcoin Rebound Has Crypto Options Traders Anticipating $100K
The number of active bitcoin call contracts is significantly higher than puts, indicating bullish market sentiment.
Revolut's Crypto Exchange Goes Live for Experienced Traders
London-based Revolut, which has more than 40 million customers worldwide, has developed Revolut X to compete with leading crypto exchanges.