On Greed and Growing Up: Why Crypto Looks A Lot Like Wall Street

Crypto may have set out to rethink Wall Street, but a decade into the experiment, advisor Jill Carlson isn't convinced the industry has it right. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 6 years ago

2017 Was Bitcoin's Year. 2018 Will Be Ethereum's

A long-time bitcoin investor is now staking his claim to a new blockchain network, one he believes will enable more value creation in the long term. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 6 years ago

Bitcoin's Real 2018 Bottleneck

Bitcoin's markets may be booming but it's the network's rare development talent that may be most valuable. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 6 years ago

Editable Blockchains? Mining Futures? 2017 Saw Crypto Patents Pile Up

A run-down of some of the more notable crypto and blockchain patents seen in 2017. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 6 years ago

A Central Bank Cryptocurrency? Not in 2018

Central bank digital currencies may sound like a nice idea, but blogger JP Koning argues they'll remain just that in 2018 – an idea. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 6 years ago

The Death of the ICO (And 4 Other 2018 Predictions)

The year of interoperability? Or enterprise digital asset adoption? Both futures might be on the table for 2018, according to Ripple's CTO. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 6 years ago

My Advice for ICOs? I'm Sorry I Was Right…

He's not your lawyer, but he's giving you advice. Avid pocaster and legal expert Jason Seibert enjoys a last laugh on ICOs. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

2017: The Year Blockchain Got Weird

Blockchain may be a revolution in finance – but it's also weird, as this tour through the outer edges of crypto cyberspace proves. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

What Comes After the Futures? The Next Chapter for Bitcoin

The future is bright following Wall Street's futures trading embrace, but education is emerging as a key hurdle ahead. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Utility: The Defining Word for Tokens in 2018

A rising token tide may be lifting all boats, but when the water line lowers, utility will likely be their key defense. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Poof, Your Money's Gone: Building for a New Wave of Blockchain Users

MyEtherWallet founder Taylor Monahan knows a thing or two about blockchain users, arguing they're not ready for the early blockchain tools of today. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Belarus Government Cuts Taxes For Crypto Businesses

The government of Belarus has passed new statutes aimed in part at encouraging the development of companies around cryptocurrency and blockchain. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Some Crypto Assets Are Trending Up Amid Today's Drop

Amidst today's market drop, several cryptocurrencies reported gains during the afternoon trading session. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Cleaning Up the Crypto Markets: A Job for 2018

Regulation may be a four-letter word in the crypto markets, but that doesn't mean it should be embraced according to one bank analyst. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Stocks That Soared On Crypto News Are Also Sinking Today

Today's cryptocurrency market plunge has ensnared the prices of several publicly-traded companies. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

30% Decline: Charting the Ongoing Crypto Price Correction

It's a red Friday for the cryptocurrency markets, where major assets have all seen 30 to 40 percent declines on the day's trading. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Sberbank Chairman: Blockchain Adoption Could Take 10 Years

The head of Sberbank believes that the wider-scale implementation of blockchain in Russia could take as long as a decade. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Futures Firm Cboe Filed for 6 Bitcoin ETFs This Week

Cboe has filed with the SEC to list multiple bitcoin futures ETFs in the past week, public records show. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Crypto Market Sheds Billions as Top 100 Assets Down Sharply

It's a down day for the cryptocurrency markets, with gains in sight, data reveals. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Wikileaks to Accept Additional Cryptocurrencies for Donations

Julian Assange stated in a Tweet that Wikileaks is seeking to add new cryptocurrencies in the future after FPF announced the closure of its support. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Buying Bitcoin? Investment Funds Will Be on the Blockchain, Too

The future of tokenized monies calls for a tokenized investment fund. The road there is being paved, but it's not so cut and dry. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

SEC's Munchee Order Is a Recipe for Securities Law Violations

The SEC's recent Munchee order offers a significant insight into its views of how to analyze ICOs under securities laws, says Katherine Cooper. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Jamming on Economics: What Comes After Crypto's Summer of Love

Crypto's creative explosion may have hit a critical mass this year, but the results ahead could be just as impactful, argues Polychain's Ryan Zurer. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Bitcoin Price Drops Below $15k, Down 25% from All-Time High

The price of bitcoin is down more than 25 percent from its recent all-time highs, spurred by futures listings from major derivatives exchanges. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Prosecutors File Charges in Alleged $250 Million Crypto Mining Fraud

Authorities in South Korea have reportedly filed suit against a U.S. cryptocurrency mining firm, alleging a multi-million dollar fraud. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Official: Russia to Introduce Cryptocurrency Regulation Bill Next Week

New cryptocurrency laws are expected to be introduced to the Russia's national legislature on Dec. 28. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

FINRA: Beware Public Stocks That Tout Cryptocurrency Connection

FINRA, a self-regulatory authority for the financial industry in the U.S., has issued a new warning about cryptocurrency-related stock fraud. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

All of the Top 20 Cryptocurrencies Hit Record Highs This Week

Each of the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization hit an all-time price high in the past four days, according to market data. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

2017: Saluting the Shakespearean Shitcoin Drama That Was

Outspoken exchange exec Arthur Hayes gives a colorful overview of crypto in 2017 as the Shakespearean comedy he believes it was. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Texas Slaps Bitcoin Investment Firm With Cease-and-Desist

Regulators in Texas have obtained a cease-and-desist order against a firm they say is unlawfully pitching bitcoin mining investment plans in the state. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Coinbase CEO Backs Crypto Derivatives Exchange DydX

DYdX, an in-development decentralized exchange for cryptocurrency derivatives, has raised an undisclosed amount in a seed funding round. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

How Regulators Become Blockchain Innovators

Don't believe the crypto hype? On a large enough scale, no institution is safe from dramatic change, argues Central Bank of Aruba's Ryan Peterson. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Buyer Beware? Credit Creeps Into Crypto

An influx of get-rich-quick types could encourage the sort of behavior that bitcoin was designed to escape. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Ripple Price Passes Historic $1 Milestone

The price of Ripple's XRP token has passed a dollar for the first time in its history, thanks to a boost from Asian traders. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Tether to Launch New Platform Following Hack

Tether, a startup that provides a dollar-pegged token, has said it plans to launch a new platform following a claimed security breach in November. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Bank of England Chief: Bitcoin Isn't a Threat to Financial Stability

Bank of England governor Mark Carney has said that bitcoin's meteoric price gains do not pose a threat to global financial stability. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Writing the Blockchain Rulebook in 2018

2018 presents a rare opportunity for the blockchain industry to self-regulate, lawyer Josh Garcia argues. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Blockchain Advocates in Japan and South Korea Are Joining Forces

Japanese and South Korean blockchain groups have partnered for dissemination of blockchain technology. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

US Think Tank Links Rising Bitcoin Price to Uptick in Terrorist Interest

The increased price of bitcoin appears to be luring terrorist fundraising efforts, in spite of the risks of being discovered. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

GMO Internet's Crypto Mining Facility Is Up and Running

GMO Internet, a publicly listed IT firm in Japan, has officially launched its cryptocurrency mining operation. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Coinbase's Bitcoin Cash Market Is Back Online

GDAX, the digital asset exchange run by Coinbase, has resumed trading of bitcoin cash hours after its initial – and tumultuous – effort. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Ron Paul: Fed-Led Quantitative Easing Sparked Cryptocurrency Surge

Ron Paul said today that he believes the U.S. government's monetary policies have fueled the rise in the price of cryptocurrencies like bitcoin. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Cryptocurrency Hedge Fund Hit With Class Action Lawsuit

A company seeking to create the world's first decentralized hedge fund has been hit with a class action alleging a fraudulent issuance of securities. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

ICE Exchange Unit Seeking to List Bitcoin Futures ETFs

NYSE Arca has filed with the SEC for a proposed rule change that would allow for the listing of two exchange-traded funds tied to bitcoin futures.  | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Waiting Game: Bitcoin Cash at Record High Ahead of Coinbase Relaunch

Bitcoin cash is resurgent today, despite some controversy over the cryptocurrency's listing on the Coinbase exchange. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Litecoin Creator Sells Stake Citing 'Conflict of Interest'

The creator of litecoin is no longer an investor in the cryptocurrency, according to a post he authored on Reddit Wednesday. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Coinbase to Probe for Breach in Bitcoin Cash Listing

Exchange startup Coinbase is taking steps to ensure its policies were followed over allegations employees may be trading on preferential information. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

How Low Can Bitcoin Go? Charts Hint $11k Might Be in Play

How low can bitcoin go? A look at the charts suggest a bearish price reversal could extend through the weekend. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago