The rise of bitcoin and ethereum, and more favorable macro conditions, could be good news for altcoins this year, says Todd Groth, head of research at CoinDesk Indices.
How Tokenized Assets Can Replace Money
And why universal payments using fractionized assets is unlikely to happen soon.
Why 2024 Will Be Bitcoin’s Year
ETF approvals and a halving set for April will change the supply-and-demand dynamic of bitcoin, likely sending the price higher, says John Stec at Global X.
Test and Deploy: A New Era for CBDCs
Crypto Can Be a Coordination Layer for Artificial Intelligence
The mainstreaming of AI means compute power is at a premium. Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePINs) can fill a gap, says Shayon Sengupta, at Multicoin Capital.
DeFi Fumbled Its Post-FTX Advantage in 2023, but There’s Still Hope for 2024
After the ETF: Bitcoin’s Coming Power Struggle
The approval of Bitcoin ETFs last week sets up a potential fight between Bitcoin Maxis and giant Wall Street institutions, says Michael Casey.
Will the Next Bitcoin Halving Be Another Hype Cycle?
Following the launch of bitcoin ETFs, market watchers are looking for the next event that could drive market prices.
What Other Crypto Firms Could Go Public This Year
After Circle’s SEC filing marking the first step towards a public listing, CoinDesk examined the other firms that might try to go public amid a rebound in crypto markets. High on the list of possibles: Kraken and Ripple.
The Biggest Bitcoin ETF Threat No One Is Talking About
A majority of bitcoin ETF issuers have chosen Coinbase as a custodian, which is a concentration of risk. Even if that is the safest option, new cybersecurity standards are needed for making crypto custody truly safe.
In 2024, Crypto Summer Is Coming, and This One Will Be Different
Expect greater stability on Ethereum, the convergence of CBDCs and stablecoins, and progress on industrial applications of blockchain tech, says EY’s Paul Brody.
Gary Gensler’s Bitcoin ETF Clown Show
From hacks to unnecessary delays to ungracious statements, the SEC chair has made few friends as he finally approves these in-demand BTC products for the first time.
What Is a Central Bank Digital Currency? A Brief Guide to CBDCs
Central bank digital currency (CBDC) aims to take the benefits from blockchain-based digital currency and combine it with fiat currency under the control of the central bank.
What Is SocialFi? A Beginner’s Guide
SocialFi is Web3’s answer to Web2’s social media problems by enabling users to have control over their content and allow them to directly monetize it.
What Are Zero-Knowledge Proofs?
Zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) allow crypto network users to verify the validity of a transaction without revealing details of the transaction.
Bitcoin ETFs and Wall Street: A Double Milestone
The U.S. listing of ETFs based on spot BTC is more than a milestone for Bitcoin. Noelle Acheson points out that it is also a milestone for Wall Street.
Crypto for Advisors: AI, a Strategic Tool for Financial Firms
Lynda Koster from Growthential highlights the importance of strategically adopting and integrating generative AI in business, especially in financial advising, to navigate the evolving technological landscape and maintain a competitive edge.
Bitcoin ETFs Approved: The Industry Reacts
In a milestone for crypto adoption, the SEC today approved the trading of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). CoinDesk rounded up reaction from across the crypto industry to the news.
ETF Euphoria Shows Bitcoin Needs Wall Street After All
Is an ETF at odds with Bitcoin’s goal of breaking away from Wall Street? Absolutely. Is that same ETF also necessary for crypto to grow? Also yes.
Bitcoin ETF Confusion Abounds
The crypto industry can breathe a sigh of relief: It looks like a federal U.S. regulator will let the world’s largest traditional finance asset managers and other firms list and trade shares of a vehicle giving retail and institutional investors exposure to the price of a decentralized, trustless, stateless digital asset (if you’re in the U.S.). But of course, the bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) drama wouldn’t be complete without, well, drama.