Coinbase faces a multibillion-dollar threat from D.C. but a 'rewards' loophole could protect its stablecoin revenue
The proposed rules could ban yield on stablecoins like USDC, though analysts say the exchange may adapt.
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Bitcoin, unusually, outperforms gold as hawkish Fed, oil price fuel risk-off sentiment
Bitcoin fell 2% while gold and silver saw sharper declines as oil prices surged and the Fed flashed hawkish signals.
Bitcoin’s quantum threat is real, but far from an existential crisis, Galaxy says
Developers are already working to address quantum risks, and investors shouldn’t mistake a long-term challenge for an immediate threat, according to Galaxy Digital’s head of research Alex Thorn.
Bitcoin slips to $70,000 as oil surge, Fed pause weigh on risk assets
BTC dipped below $70,000 as energy prices spiked and the Fed held interest rates, pressuring crypto and equities.
Bitcoin OGs dump over $100 million in BTC after hawkish Fed dents rate cut hopes
OGs sell as Fed's hawkish stance on rates pressures crypto and other risk assets.
Forget market hours: Leading ETP firm just opened 24/7 liquidity for tokenized stocks, gold and money market funds
ETP market giant Flow Traders just launched 24/7 over-the-counter (OTC) liquidity service for tokenized assets.
Large investors are doubling down on crypto, but getting a lot pickier about risk
Most institutional investors plan to increase allocations even as concerns around regulation and risk management continue to grow.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: index falls 3.1% as all constituents trade lower
Uniswap (UNI) declined 4.9% and Aave (AAVE) dropped 4.4%, leading the index lower.
Stripe-led payments blockchain Tempo goes live with protocol for AI agents
The Stripe-led blockchain targets fast, low-cost digital payments and a new Machine Payments Protocol that allows AI agents pay autonomously.
Bank of Korea adds two banks to digital won trials as real-world testing begins
Korea's central bank and nine commercial lenders started real-world testing of deposit tokens, including subsidy payments and peer-to-peer transfers.
Bitcoin hash rate is tumbling as Iran war lifts energy prices
A falling hash rate and the resultant pressure on miners could signal another potential capitulation phase, which could push prices down further
Key U.S. senator on crypto market structure bill negotiation: 'We think we've got it'
Senator Cynthia Lummis, at the center of legislative talks, said the discussion is down to nuance and the bill will finally emerge from her committee in April.
Traders can now bet on the S&P 500 around the clock without ever touching a traditional stock exchange
S&P Dow Jones Indices licenses its flagship index for crypto trading on Hyperliquid, as perpetual futures gain traction beyond traditional markets.
Crypto exchange Kraken freezes multibillion-dollar IPO plan due to difficult market conditions
Kraken's parent company filed a draft S-1 registration statement with the SEC in November regarding the proposed initial public offering of its common stock.
Trump-linked American Bitcoin's BTC holdings overtake Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital
American Bitcoin (ABTC) has climbed to become the 16th-largest bitcoin holder, with 6,899 BTC, as firms compete to build bitcoin treasuries.
Former Binance CEO CZ waves off accusations on Iran, terror ties
The founder of the world's largest exchange distanced himself from reports about Binance activity that reports had recently suggested aided terrorism.
The Protocol: Ethereum community debates foundation’s new mandate document
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Crypto Long & Short: When price stops working, yield starts mattering
In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Ruchir Gupta writes on how we’re moving toward a true fixed-income market for crypto-native yield. Then, Clara García Prieto on bitcoin becoming mainstream collateral, but most are not prepared for its risks.
The era of cheap money is over as the Iran war creates a permanent 'inflation floor'
The Iran war is creating a permanent inflation floor that could end the era of cheap money and expose the fragility of global energy markets.
Federal Reserve holds policy steady as Iran war adds to growth and inflation concerns
Bitcoin remained sharply lower for the session following the expected decision by the U.S. central bank.