CoinDesk talks to Wall Street analysts ahead of a decision that could find regulators approving the first exchange-traded fund for cryptocurrency.
Blythe Masters Looks Beyond Finance for Next Wave of Blockchain Growth
The enterprise DLT startup now sees a vast range of opportunities, both within the industry where its founder spent most of her career and outside it.
Say Hello to SmartDrops: The New Way to Give Away Crypto Money
Can smarter airdrops help crypto projects build communities and keep speculation at bay?
Don’t Expect New Bitcoin Highs in 2018
While bullish on bitcoin’s long-term prospects, an economist and investor heeds caution for more short-term price optimism.
G20 Crypto Regulations Could Unleash Real Blockchain Change
Increased regulation, as long as it is done with industry cooperation and the aim of de-risking the broader market, will hasten blockchain adoption.
Handshake Revealed: VCs Back Plan to Give Away $100 Million in Crypto
Handshake plans to replace the digital entities that authenticate web payments, in the process rewarding those who built the web’s infrastructure.
A New Bitcoin Mining Calculator Aims to Tell ‘Truth’ on Profitability
A new type of profitability calculator has been released – and it brings bad news for many miners.
‘Keep NEO One!’ Investors Protest a Proposal to Make Crypto Coins Divisible
Neo 3.0 is coming, potentially bringing big changes to the protocol’s economic model. But investors aren’t happy.
Before the ‘Bomb’ Hits: Why the Race Is on to Alter Ethereum’s Economics
At least six proposals have been recently put forth, all of which could change the economics of the ethereum blockchain if enacted.
Bitcoin’s Price Snaps Longest Monthly Losing Streak Since 2016
Bitcoin’s price rallied 21 percent over the course of July, snapping its first two-month losing streak since 2016.
One Year Later, A Wave of Apps Is Emerging on Bitcoin Cash
Now a year old, bitcoin cash is carving out a unique niche for itself with new applications.
Stellar Month: July’s Top Performing Crypto Asset Saw 40% Gains
Stellar (XLM) was the best performing cryptocurrency amongst the 25 largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization during the month of July.
BBVA Can’t Hold Cryptocurrency – And That’s a Problem
The bank wants to use ethereum as a notary, but regulators discourage holding even the tiny bit of ether needed to put data on the public blockchain.
BBVA Can’t Hold Cryptocurrency – And That’s a Problem
The bank wants to use ethereum as a notary, but regulators discourage holding even the tiny bit of ether needed to put data on the public blockchain.
Bitcoin’s Second-Ever Developer Is Back (With a Big Vision for Crypto)
The first developer to code alongside Satoshi couldn’t stay away from crypto for long. He’s now helping to launch a new token.
A Blueprint for Reforming the Crypto Token Market
The Token Alliance, a Chamber of Digital Commerce initiative, has laid out guidelines for how token sponsors and regulators can meet in the middle.
Blockstack’s First Business App Wants to Help Employees Earn More Crypto
Misthos’ new multi-signature bitcoin wallet for businesses aims to empower workers and democratize the setting of wages.
IBM, Barclays and Citi Team Up to Launch Blockchain App Store for Banks
Announced Monday, LedgerConnect is the offspring of bank-owned currency trading utility CLS and enterprise software giant IBM.
A Small Crypto Coin Is Making Big Claims About a Private Proof-of-Stake
Even though it’s yet to gain much notoriety, token project Spectre is innovating in a trending area – private staking for proof-of-stake blockchains.
A Solution to China’s Pharma Woes Might Be a Blockchain Away
Could blockchain help China avoid its next vaccine scandal – or at the very least, allow for more conversation about such issues?