CRYPTO
SEC Poised to Drop Coinbase Lawsuit, Marking Big Moment for U.S. Crypto
The company says the commission will vote on a deal negotiated by staff to abandon the enforcement case at the core of the agency’s previous crypto stance. This decision comes after a prolonged SEC lawsuit that had significant implications for the industry. What to know: The U.S. Securities and Exchange […]
Private Jets, Political Cash Among $1B in Sam Bankman-Fried’s Forfeited Assets: Court
A federal court confirmed the final tally of SBF assets the government staked a claim to, including $606 million in Robinhood stock sales and two private jets. What to know: A federal court has outlined just how extensive Sam Bankman-Fried’s assets were before the young CEO of FTX was tried […]
The Next Decade, Part 3: The Road Blocks(And Roads Around?)
A republication of a series of posts by Shinobi from January 2020, predicting the course of Bitcoin through the 2020s. Bitcoin Banks (or Binks). It’s happening. Guaranteed. Done deal. In the bag. It’s just a question of when? Germany cleared banks to custody and handle Bitcoin and Bitcoin accounts for customer […]
Crypto Industry Asks Congress to Scrap IRS’s DeFi Broker Rule
In what may be a big test of the crypto sector’s new influence over a markedly friendlier U.S. Congress, the Crypto Industry is asking for the reversal of an incoming tax policy. What to know: Nearly every big name in the crypto industry has signed onto a letter calling for […]
Bitcoin: Insurance Industry’s $8 Trillion Problem Solver
Bitcoin and the insurance industry are perfect for each other. How Early Movers Like Allianz Are Quietly Reshaping Long-term Liability Management The insurance industry faces a critical challenge with long-term liability matching, as Jeff Walton explained during our conversation. Insurance companies must estimate and set aside capital for claims that […]
The Real Reason They Want Roger Ver: It’s Not Taxes, It’s Control
The government’s war against Ver isn’t just a legal battle; it’s a warning shot to anyone daring to challenge state-controlled financial systems. Roger Ver, one of the earliest and most outspoken advocates for Bitcoin, has spent decades fighting for financial freedom. Now, the U.S. government is fighting to drag him […]
Wisconsin More Than Doubled BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Holdings to 6M Shares
The state’s investment board’s stake is worth more than $340 million at IBIT’s current price of $56.10. What to know: Wisconsin’s investment board saw fit to significantly add to its bitcoin (BTC) bet in the last three months of the year. The State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB) disclosed ownership […]
El Salvador Dispatch: The Origins of the Bitcoin Experiment
El Zonte inspired Bukele to make bitcoin legal tender in El Salvador. CoinDesk visited the surfing village to see how it’s developing. What to know: This article is part of a four-piece series on El Salvador. You can find the previous dispatch, a story on Bitcoin City, here. The sun was […]
Szabo’s Micropayments and Mental Transaction Costs: 25 Years Later
A look at the realities of UX friction that widespread micropayments would create, and the potential solutions to that problem. What if every click you made online cost just a fraction of a penny? What if your favorite news site, your go-to streaming service, or even your daily email usage […]
Trump Has Made His Major Decisions on His Crypto Regulation Team, Now Also OCC
With picks at the banking agency and consumer watchdog, the field of major nominees is mostly complete, showing a deep roster of finance and federal know-how. What to know: President Donald Trump is just about done naming the key figures he’s seeking to get into financial regulation posts that will […]
