Web3 has always been cyclical, yet it has never stopped building. Markets rally and retrace, narratives rotate and evolve, but founders continue to ship products and search for their moment to be seen. In an ecosystem where launching a protocol or token can happen quickly, standing out is harder than ever. That is where CoinDesk
The SEC’s fresh approval of Nasdaq’s tokenized securities framework marks a key turning point for how stocks could trade in the future: it brings blockchain into the core of U.S. equity markets, but on Wall Street’s terms. The regulatory green light allows Nasdaq to test a system where certain stocks and ETFs can be issued
The U.S. is planning to send more troops to the Middle East as tensions against Iran continue to escalate. Bitcoin dropped below $70,000 again today as crypto traders predict that the U.S.-Iran war could drag on at least until May, a development that could have significant consequences on the economy.
Ledger, the Paris-based crypto security firm known for its hardware wallets, has named John Andrews as its new Chief Financial Officer and launched a New York office in major steps to accelerate its US growth. A seasoned finance executive with roots in Wall Street, Andrews previously led investor relations and capital markets at Circle, where
CryptoQuant, a cryptocurrency analysis platform, stated in its latest assessment of the Bitcoin market that there has been a noticeable divergence in stablecoin liquidity, indicating that the market is entering a transition phase. According to the 30-day flow data shared by the company, while inflows into Tether remain relatively stable, more significant and persistent outflows
An early Bitcoin holder controlling 2,100 $BTC worth $148 million has resurfaced after 14 years of inactivity and moved a small fraction of the stash, according to data tracked by Lookonchain. A whale wallet 1NB3ZX, holding 2,100 $BTC($148M), woke up after 13.7 years of inactivity and transferred out 0.00079 $BTC($56). This whale received 2,100 $BTC
A Bitcoin mining company linked to the Trump family is growing fast. The firm, called American Bitcoin, now holds 6,899 $BTC. At current prices, this is worth around $450 million to $480 million. This puts the company among the top corporate Bitcoin holders in the world. AMERICAN BITCOIN IS MINING AND HOLDING $450M $BTC The
South Korea is taking a big step with blockchain. The government has started a pilot project to manage public funds using digital systems. This project uses deposit tokens, which are linked to a central bank digital currency (CBDC). These tokens help move and track government money in a new way. South Korea is Bringing Blockchain
Despite some bouts of heightened volatility, Bitcoin ($BTC) has somehow managed to keep its head above water this month, being up more than 4% at the time of writing. However, all the uncertainty regarding the current geopolitical situation continues to cloud the asset’s near-term outlook, even as institutional appetite grows. Bitcoin has also been trading