Crypto Long & Short: The Emergence of Prime Brokers Adds Resilience but Also Risk

Crypto Long & Short: The Emergence of Prime Brokers Adds Resilience but Also Risk
Coinbase, BitGo and Genesis all have strong growth trajectories and balance sheets. But with that stability comes a certain degree of centralization.

‘We Need 30 Different Words for Censorship”, Feat. Andreas M. Antonopoulos

‘We Need 30 Different Words for Censorship”, Feat. Andreas M. Antonopoulos
The rallying cry of the totalitarian is "He farted first", but if both systems have produced similar outcomes, is there much of a difference? Today's wide-ranging discussion features Stephanie Murphy, Jonathan Mohan, Adam B. Levine and Andreas M. Antonopoulos

Why Family Offices Should Consider Digital Assets for Their Portfolios

Why Family Offices Should Consider Digital Assets for Their Portfolios
While institutional capital remains on the digital assets sidelines, family offices have shown willingness to diversify into crypto, says Constantin Kogan of BitBull Capital.

Stablecoins Are the Bridge From Central Banks to Consumer Payments

Stablecoins Are the Bridge From Central Banks to Consumer Payments
Stablecoins can mediate between central bank digital currencies and the consumer payments universe, says Sila's Alex Lipton.

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Slides, Stocks Tread Water on Trump China Comments

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Slides, Stocks Tread Water on Trump China Comments
Stocks across Asia and Europe took a dip Friday and so did bitcoin in anticipation of Trump’s comments on “deeply troubling situations” in Hong Kong.

Amazon Patents Blockchain-Based Product Authenticator

Amazon Patents Blockchain-Based Product Authenticator
Amazon has patented a distributed ledger-based system for proving the authenticity of consumer goods.

The Battle for the Future of Money, Feat. Lawrence Summers, CZ, Michelle Phan, the Winklevoss Brothers, The Chainsmokers and More

The Battle for the Future of Money, Feat. Lawrence Summers, CZ, Michelle Phan, the Winklevoss Brothers, The Chainsmokers and More
As the current economic crisis comes into clearer focus, how leading voices from pop culture to crypto including Carlota Perez, The Chainsmokers, Ray Yousseff and many others are reimaging money.

To Get Serious About Decentralization, We Need to Measure It

To Get Serious About Decentralization, We Need to Measure It
Blockchains aim to democratize influence and control, broadening access to capital and data. But we lack metrics to whether projects achieve decentralization.

Behind ‘Prime Broker’ Buzzword Lies a Complex Strategy Game for Crypto Firms

Behind ‘Prime Broker’ Buzzword Lies a Complex Strategy Game for Crypto Firms
Coinbase, BitGo and Genesis all announced plans to become prime brokers this month. Here's what the trend reveals about the state of the industry.

Money Reimagined: What CoinDesk’s Style Debate Says About Crypto as Public Tech

Money Reimagined: What CoinDesk’s Style Debate Says About Crypto as Public Tech
Blockchains are flexible new forms of public infrastructure, says Michael Casey. Plus: with China rushing in, Africa is a prime battleground for the future of money.

Blockchain Bites: Magic’s Raise, Compound’s Distribution and Trump’s Twitter War

Blockchain Bites: Magic’s Raise, Compound’s Distribution and Trump’s Twitter War
In the war between Trump and Twitter, decentralized systems may win.

Russia Is About to Drop the Crypto ‘Iron Curtain,’ Industry Warns

Russia Is About to Drop the Crypto ‘Iron Curtain,’ Industry Warns
Russia's crypto community is pushing back against a set of bills that could impose onerous restrictions on startups and individuals in the country.

Bitcoin News Roundup for May 29, 2020

Bitcoin News Roundup for May 29, 2020
With bitcoin and many traditional markets down on the day, CoinDesk's Markets Daily is back!

In Trump Versus Twitter, Decentralized Tech May Win

In Trump Versus Twitter, Decentralized Tech May Win
Campaigners against Section 230 said Trump’s intervention might derail their cause, but it could offer an opportunity for decentralized tech.

Discovery Science to Premier Crypto-Funded TV Series About … Dragonchain?

Discovery Science to Premier Crypto-Funded TV Series About … Dragonchain?
A new TV series tracking the story of Disney-linked blockchain firm Dragonchain was fully funded in cryptocurrency. It's scheduled to go live July 4 on Discovery Science.

‘Passwordless Login’ Startup Magic Raises $4M From Naval Ravikant, Placeholder

‘Passwordless Login’ Startup Magic Raises $4M From Naval Ravikant, Placeholder
Ethereum startup Magic just raised $4 million from investors like Naval Ravikant, SV Angel, Placeholder and Volt Capital to make passwords less of a pain.

Digital Dollar Project Calls for 2-Tiered Distribution System in First White Paper for US CBDC

Digital Dollar Project Calls for 2-Tiered Distribution System in First White Paper for US CBDC
The Digital Dollar Project's first white paper describes how a two-tiered system underpinning a tokenized dollar could modernize the U.S. financial system.

First Mover: Bitcoin Rally Shows Traders Don’t Care That Goldman Hates Their Asset Class

First Mover: Bitcoin Rally Shows Traders Don’t Care That Goldman Hates Their Asset Class
Traders can also gloat over how much better bitcoin is performing in 2020 than Goldman Sachs shares.

Bitcoin Rally Falters as Stocks Drop Ahead of Trump’s China Speech

Bitcoin Rally Falters as Stocks Drop Ahead of Trump’s China Speech
Bitcoin's bulls are taking a breather as the traditional markets get the jitters over rising tensions between the U.S. and China.

GSX Group’s New Digital Securities Venue Tokenizes First Client Shares

GSX Group’s New Digital Securities Venue Tokenizes First Client Shares
Gibraltar Stock Exchange Group's recently launched GRID venue has tokenized the shares of adtech firm tribeOS.

Blockchain ID Solution Aims to Tackle Spike in Delivery Fraud Amid Coronavirus Measures

Blockchain ID Solution Aims to Tackle Spike in Delivery Fraud Amid Coronavirus Measures
Nuggets, a digital identity and payments platform, has developed a way to accept deliveries without needing a physical signature to combat a spike in fraud during the coronavirus pandemic.

It’s Tough Getting Approved in Gibraltar, Says Green-Lighted Crypto Derivatives Exchange

It’s Tough Getting Approved in Gibraltar, Says Green-Lighted Crypto Derivatives Exchange
It's tough getting regulated on "the Rock," says crypto derivatives exchange, ZUBR.

Crypto Long & Short: Innovation Cycles, Crypto Venture Funds and Institutional Investors

Crypto Long & Short: Innovation Cycles, Crypto Venture Funds and Institutional Investors
With so much attention on institutional involvement in crypto asset markets, we overlook they are already here through VC investments – less fast-paced, perhaps, but important to keep an eye on for what they reveal about cycles.

Telegram CEO Donates 10 BTC to Pandemic Relief Effort

Telegram CEO Donates 10 BTC to Pandemic Relief Effort
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov reportedly donated about $90,000 worth of bitcoin to help alleviate the financial burden of COVID-19 pandemic in Russia.

The Geopolitical Implications of a Too-Strong Dollar, Feat. Brent Johnson

The Geopolitical Implications of a Too-Strong Dollar, Feat. Brent Johnson
A macro expert joins to discuss why the U.S. dollar and economy are more broadly poised to suck the liquidity from the entire global economy.

New York Man Charged With Trafficking Credit Card Info, Using Bitcoin to Launder Proceeds

New York Man Charged With Trafficking Credit Card Info, Using Bitcoin to Launder Proceeds
Vitalii Antonenko, 28, has been indicted for allegedly stealing and selling reams of payment card data, the proceeds of which he laundered in bitcoin.

Blockchain Bites: BlockTower’s Returns, Minecraft Goes Blockchain, ID2020 Shakeup

Blockchain Bites: BlockTower’s Returns, Minecraft Goes Blockchain, ID2020 Shakeup
BlockTower Capital investors have seen 73% returns over the hedge fund's lifetime.

What Goldman Gets Wrong About Bitcoin (From Someone Who Used to Work There)

What Goldman Gets Wrong About Bitcoin (From Someone Who Used to Work There)
Goldman's bitcoin research is wrong in key respects. But, as with J.K Rowling, the fault may lie with bitcoiners for not communicating clearly, says an ex-GS staffer.

Enigma Blockchain Has a New Name and a Privacy Boost in the Works

Enigma Blockchain Has a New Name and a Privacy Boost in the Works
The Enigma mainnet was rebranded the Secret Network after an on-chain proposal by the community unanimously passed on May 17.

Stellar Throws SatoshiPay a $550K Lifeline After Coronavirus Knocks Out Series A

Stellar Throws SatoshiPay a $550K Lifeline After Coronavirus Knocks Out Series A
Stellar's Foundation converted its commitment into a loan to help SatoshiPay get through the next year.

Libra Payments Can Boost Facebook’s Ads Business, Zuckerberg Says

Libra Payments Can Boost Facebook’s Ads Business, Zuckerberg Says
Libra can make it easier for Facebook's users to buy goods advertised on its platform, which would incentivize businesses to buy more ads, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Wednesday.

Coinbase Extends Tezos Staking Rewards to 4 European Countries

Coinbase Extends Tezos Staking Rewards to 4 European Countries
Coinbase is rolling out its Tezos staking service to the U.K., Spain, France and the Netherlands.

Compound’s Approach to DeFi Governance Starts With Giving Away COMP Tokens

Compound’s Approach to DeFi Governance Starts With Giving Away COMP Tokens
Users of the Compound lending platform will begin earning COMP governance tokens in mid-June.

Bitcoin News Roundup for May 28, 2020

Bitcoin News Roundup for May 28, 2020
Goldman talks down cryptocurrencies while Minecraft boots up tokenized assets. It's another episode of Markets Daily from CoinDesk!

US Court Freezes Assets Linked to Alleged $9M ICO Scam

US Court Freezes Assets Linked to Alleged $9M ICO Scam
A federal court has frozen assets raised from investors in the Meta 1 Coin token sale.

Bitcoin Price Tests $9.4K as Demand for Put Options Drops

Bitcoin Price Tests $9.4K as Demand for Put Options Drops
Put options – a bet on bitcoin's price – are declining alongside a rise in the leading cryptocurrency by market cap's price.

VeChain to Develop Drug-Tracing Platform for Pharma Giant Bayer

VeChain to Develop Drug-Tracing Platform for Pharma Giant Bayer
Bayer China is tapping VeChain to help it track clinical trial drugs along the blockchain.

Bank of Russia Wants to Put Mortgage Issuance on a Blockchain

Bank of Russia Wants to Put Mortgage Issuance on a Blockchain
Russia's is eyeing use cases for blockchain even as proposed legislation will clamp down on crypto.

Genesis Hires Ex-Galaxy Digital Staffer to Run New Derivatives Trading Desk

Genesis Hires Ex-Galaxy Digital Staffer to Run New Derivatives Trading Desk
The derivatives desk will expand the company’s suite of products as it aims to attract more institutional clients to its newly acquired prime brokerage arm.

Torus Goes Blockchain-Agnostic With New DirectAuth Dapp Login Tool

Torus Goes Blockchain-Agnostic With New DirectAuth Dapp Login Tool
Seamless login for the decentralized apps (dapps) of any blockchain. That’s the vision for Torus Labs’ new identity solution, DirectAuth.

Handshake Domains Bring in $10M as Race for Censorship-Resistant Websites Heats Up

Handshake Domains Bring in $10M as Race for Censorship-Resistant Websites Heats Up
During the coronavirus crisis, Handshake may be the leading free-speech-oriented crypto project. But is it just beginner’s luck?

First Mover: Chainlink ‘Marines’ Are HODLing and Here’s Why You Should Care

First Mover: Chainlink ‘Marines’ Are HODLing and Here’s Why You Should Care
Chainlink, the blockchain oracle provider, apparently has not only a devoted group of backers known as "LINK Marines," but a surprisingly committed crew of long-term investors. Here's why.

Gemini First US Exchange to Integrate With Samsung’s Blockchain Wallet

Gemini First US Exchange to Integrate With Samsung’s Blockchain Wallet
Samsung Blockchain users in the U.S. and Canada can now connect to Gemini’s mobile app to buy, sell and trade crypto.

$103M Bailout Denied for Coronavirus-Hit Firms in Switzerland’s ‘Crypto Valley’

$103M Bailout Denied for Coronavirus-Hit Firms in Switzerland’s ‘Crypto Valley’
The finance director of Switzerland's "Crypto Valley" has been denied a request for extra assistance for blockchain and crypto startups affected by coronavirus funding drought.

Enjin’s New Minecraft Plugin Lets Players Spawn Blockchain Assets

Enjin’s New Minecraft Plugin Lets Players Spawn Blockchain Assets
Players can now drop blockchain assets into their Minecraft servers, enabling ownership over in-game items and currencies.

Defying Corona Crash, BlockTower Crypto Fund Stretches 30% Total Return to 73%

Defying Corona Crash, BlockTower Crypto Fund Stretches 30% Total Return to 73%
When coronavirus shutdowns roiled financial markets, BlockTower Capital more than doubled its cryptocurrency hedge fund's previously so-so returns.

South Korean Electronics Giant LG Joins Hedera Hashgraph Council

South Korean Electronics Giant LG Joins Hedera Hashgraph Council
Electronics giant LG joined the Hedera Hashgraph governing council Wednesday. Its the council's first home appliance manufacturer and second Asia-based member.

Resignation at Identity Initiative Raises Doubts About Immunity Passes

Resignation at Identity Initiative Raises Doubts About Immunity Passes
Prominent researcher Elizabeth Renieris said ID2020 was moving too fast to adopt unproven technology, including distributed ledgers, for immunity passes.

Market Wrap: Bullish Traders Push Bitcoin Over $9,100, Returning to Halving Levels

Market Wrap: Bullish Traders Push Bitcoin Over $9,100, Returning to Halving Levels
Traders were feeling good about bitcoin’s upward trend and pushed it over $9,100 Wednesday.

38 Questions for Quantum’s Mati Greenspan

38 Questions for Quantum’s Mati Greenspan
CoinDesk Confessionals explores the inner psyche of blockchain's leading professionals. Crypto analyst Mati Greenspan discusses missing Y2K and his biggest anti-hero.