Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong reportedly said Representatives Maxine Waters and Patrick McHenry were both considering a legislative path forward on regulating digital assets.
I Had My Iris Scanned by the Worldcoin Orb, and It Wasn’t as Scary as I Expected
Sam Altman’s identity-verifying Worldcoin Orb is available worldwide as the network launched on Monday.
Why is XRP price down today?
XRP price is down today like other top crypto assets, as traders anticipate a Federal Reserve rate hike this week.
Inside the Orb: The Untold Story of Worldcoin’s Launch
Is Sam Altman’s UBI startup a smart countermeasure to AI, or a privacy nightmare? Jeff Wilser reports.
Crypto Investors Sour on Bitcoin Funds After Massive Inflows, Turn Instead to Ether and XRP
Digital asset investment products recorded outflows last week for the first time since mid-June, CoinShares reported.
Bitcoin whale exchange inflow share hits 1-year high — over 40%
Bitcoin whales account for the most exchange inflows volumewise since June 2022 as short-term holders become increasingly active.
Ethereum’s Buterin Expresses Concerns Over Sam Altman’s Worldcoin
Worldcoin’s identity system, “Proof-of-Personhood,” faces issues with privacy, accessibility, centralization, and security, according to Buterin.
What criminal charges for Celsius ex-CEO mean for crypto industry
The former CEO of the troubled crypto lender faces multiple charges of fraud and market manipulation as U.S. regulators eye crypto market overhaul.
Bitcoin Drops to $29K as WSJ Ratchets Up Binance Issues, China Warns of Tortuous Recovery
Regulatory uncertainty surrounding Binance, the largest crypto exchange, tends to weigh on crypto prices.
Through It All, the Bitcoin Mining Industry Looks Set for Growth
Though the Bitcoin halving will reduce rewards for miners, the prospects for the industry remain bright and innovations like Ordinals promise more demand for miner services in the future.
Coinbase vs SEC court dates confirmed for initial case arguments
A judge in New York has approved a joint request from the SEC and Coinbase to settle dates for opening briefs and all subsequent responses.
How Miners Are Preparing for the Next Bitcoin Halving
Bitcoin’s fourth “halving” next April poses miners with strategic questions around equipment, energy use and diversification. This story is part of CoinDesk’s Mining Week 2023.
How Texas Became a Global Mecca for Bitcoin Mining
Miners have flocked to the state since China banned mining in 2021, encouraged by cheap energy, grid incentives and an alignment of values. “Bitcoin is all about freedom,” says one miner. “And in my dealings with the utilities and the regulators, Texas is all about freedom.”
Worldcoin launch divides opinions — Crypto community has its say
“What could go wrong?” Decentralized ID protocol Worldcoin has launched, receiving mixed reactions from the cryptocurrency community.
Crypto Miners Are Pivoting to AI (Like Everyone Else)
Putin signs law on introduction of digital ruble in Russia
Russian citizens will not be forced to use the digital ruble, and use of the CBDC will be a voluntary choice for people to make, Bank of Russia governor said last week.
XRP court ruling marks milestone, but new crypto law could take years
Ripple’s partial victory against the SEC is positive, but crypto firms still face uncertainty without a regulatory framework.
Crypto Startups Raised $201.4M in Venture Funding Last Week, Led by Infrastructure
The largest fundraises for the week belonged to metaverse startup Futureverse and RISC Zero, creator of developer tools for zero-knowledge proofs.
Worldcoin token launch sparks response from Vitalik Buterin
The Ethereum co-founder released a long-form response to the launch of Worldcoin’s decentralized human identity verification system.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Starts Week in the Red
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 24, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
