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Bitcoin Won’t Fix the Federal Reserve
From “The Withdrawal Issue”, George Kaloudis discusses why Bitcoin's existence will not inspire responsible behavior from the Fed.
I Have 1M Questions About the PayPal Stablecoin. Here Are 5
The payments giant’s new stablecoin will compete with Tether's and Circle's coins, but it’s not breaking any new ground.
Tether Is Going on a Bitcoin Buying Spree, but It Should Be Holding Cash
The USDT issuer Tether says it holds a lot of U.S. Treasuries and made a lot of money last quarter.
Ripple's XRP Ruling Does Nothing for Regulatory Clarity
All it does is sow more confusion.
Want a Spot Market Bitcoin ETF? Then Deal With the Consequences
Coinbase may have to feed sensitive financial information to regulators, if recent bitcoin exchange-trade fund applications are approved.
Thank BlackRock’s Clients for Larry Fink’s Change of Heart
Blackrock's CEO once called Bitcoin an “index of money laundering.” Now he’s changed his tune.
Apparently It's Very Difficult to Custody Crypto
Prime Trust, the allegedly insolvent crypto custodian that owes customers upwards of $156 million, is not helping the crypto industry's shady mainstream reputation.
Step Aside ‘Blockchain Technology’, IMF and BIS Have a New Crypto Buzzword
Financial stewards including the International Monetary Fund and Bank for International Settlements say tokenization is the future. They’re wrong.
A Straightforward Explanation for Why Financial Giants Want to Issue a Spot Bitcoin ETF
Hint: It likely has to do with making money.
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Would Be a Big Deal
And it doesn’t really matter if it’s technically a trust.
Celebrating Bitcoin Pizza Day: the Time a Bitcoin User Bought 2 Pizzas for 10,000 BTC
Laszlo Hanyecz did not spend $270 million buying Papa Johns, CoinDesk's George Kaloudis writes.
CoinDesk Turns 10: 2021 – The Year Bitcoin Became Salvadoran
El Salvador’s 2021 Bitcoin Law was a monumental moment, but there’s still much work to be done. This feature is part of our CoinDesk Turns 10 series looking at the biggest stories in crypto history.
The Collapse of UST and LUNA Was Devastating, but There Is Still Hope for Crypto
When a prominent stablecoin and the token that backs it failed, the broader ecosystem certainly was dealt a blow, but ultimately it is surviving.
Fractional Reserve Banking Is a Fraud (but It's Genius)
The modern financial system is built on banks risking customer deposits – and the U.S. government has blocked safer alternatives.
Draft U.S. Stablecoin Bill Shows Major Difference Between Stablecoins and CBDCs
Exploring D.C.’s love affair with central bank digital currencies.
Thank Elon for Making the Use Case for Twitter Competitor Nostr
Crypto thrives online where bitcoin maxis can find – and maybe feud with – each other. But since Twitter went private, crypto advocates are seeing the value of censorship-resistant social media. That’s why Nostr is one of CoinDesk’s 2023 Projects to Watch.
Gridless Is Extending Power to Rural Africa
Bitcoin mining has a dirty reputation for using more energy than some small countries. But African cryptominers have found a way to use their consumption to keep the lights on in rural communities. That’s why Gridless is one of CoinDesk’s Projects to Watch 2023.
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