CRYPTO
Grayscale Expands ETF Offerings with New Bitcoin Income Funds
Grayscale is expanding its ETF lineup with two new Bitcoin income funds designed to generate monthly payouts.
Michael Saylor's Strategy Halts Bitcoin Purchases Amid Market Drop, Reports $5.91B Unrealized Loss
Michael Saylor’s firm Strategy paused Bitcoin purchases last week despite the price falling below $87,000, citing recent market volatility.
Pakistan Appoints Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao as Adviser to National Crypto Council
Pakistan has appointed former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) as an adviser to its newly formed Pakistan Crypto Council, aiming to develop crypto regulations and boost blockchain adoption.
Nearly 400,000 FTX Users Risk Losing $2.5B in Repayments Without KYC Compliance
Nearly 400,000 FTX users risk losing $2.5 billion in repayments unless they complete KYC verification by the extended June 1, 2025 deadline. Failure to comply may result in their claims being permanently disqualified.
PayPal and Venmo to Support Solana and Chainlink Transfers Amid Growing Crypto Demand
PayPal and Venmo will soon support Solana (SOL) and Chainlink (LINK) for U.S. users, expanding their crypto offerings to seven tokens.
Wintermute Seizes $3M Arbitrage Opportunity Amid FDUSD Depeg Concerns
Leading crypto market maker Wintermute has reportedly executed a profitable arbitrage strategy involving over $75 million worth of First Digital USD (FDUSD), following the stablecoin’s temporary depeg to $0.87 earlier this month.
U.S. House Committee Advances Anti-CBDC and Stablecoin Regulation Bills
The U.S. House Financial Services Committee has advanced two significant pieces of legislation related to digital currencies, including a bill aimed at blocking the issuance of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) by federal agencies.
Coindesk CONSENSUS 2025 (Part 1) - Crypto's Next Phase
Institutional interest in crypto surges; regulatory clarity and tokenization reshape the landscape.
Coindesk CONSENSUS 2025 (Part 2) - AI and Blockchain
AI and blockchain converge, enabling decentralized data ownership and real-time integration for better predictions.
How Blockchain Technology Is Revolutionizing Online Casinos
Online casinos have experienced rapid growth during the last decade as they have had to overcome security issues all while working to establish transparency.
The Evolution of Crypto Apps and Their Role in Betting
Blockchain technology transformed digital transactions, with crypto apps playing a crucial role in this transformation.
Coindesk CONSENSUS 2025 (Part 3) - Crypto for Everyone
Crypto for Everyone: Crypto must focus on real-world utility and user experience to gain mainstream acceptance and rebuild trust.
Can New Cryptos Outpace Bitcoin? Exploring the Battle for Market Dominance
Bitcoin (BTC) has held the top spot in the cryptocurrency world since its creation in 2009. It remains the largest and most recognized digital asset by market capitalization.
Rep. Maxine Waters Warns of 'Dire Consequences' if Elon Musk Gains Access to SEC Systems
U.S. Representative Maxine Waters (D-Calif.), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, has issued a renewed warning over reports that Elon Musk and his advisory group, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), could be granted access to internal systems and data at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Japan's Metaplanet Issues $13.3M in Bonds to Expand Bitcoin Holdings
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet Inc. has issued 2 billion yen (approximately $13.3 million) in zero-interest bonds to fund additional Bitcoin (BTC) purchases, further reinforcing its strategy of adopting Bitcoin as a core treasury asset.