Craig Wright Must Pay $516K to Pursue Case Against Kraken, Coinbase: UK Judge
Wright claims he’s Bitcoin White Paper author Satoshi Nakamoto and holds intellectual property rights on numerous cryptocurrencies
Dogecoin Registers Biggest Single-Day Gain in 4 Months, Futures Open Interest Tops $500M
DOGE jumped 10% on Tuesday, its biggest single-day percentage gain since April 3.
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Awaits Its Spot ETF in Absence of a Macro Catalyst: Crypto CEO
PLUS: At least one bitcoin price indicator suggests that BTC may be turning slightly upward soon, writes a CoinDesk analyst, while Tribe Capital's managing partner sees a DeFi "resurgence."
Namibia signs crypto exchange regulation bill into law
The law will officially enter into force at a date determined by Namibia’s Ministry of Finance.
Abu Dhabi regulator grants trading firm Rain permission to offer crypto services
The announcement followed crypto exchange Binance receiving similar permission from the Abu Dhabi regulator in November 2022.
2023 Layoff Tracker: Biogen Cuts 1,000 Employees
Second quarter layoffs continue apace after more than 136,000 employees were cut by major U.S. companies in the first quarter of 2023.
As Lionel Messi descends, Miami economy faces another turning point
At the height of the Covid pandemic, Miami — the new home of soccer superstar Lionel Messi — emerged as an unlikely destination for individuals seeking an escape from lockdowns and a return to normal life — to the extent that was possible.
Elon Musk’s Twitter Overhaul Could Be Huge for DOGE and Crypto Generally
“Elon clearly has an affinity for DOGE, almost as part of a running joke, but I wouldn’t be surprised if he actually went through with enabling payments via DOGE.”
How Bitcoin Miners Can Stay Clear of SEC Scrutiny (and Fall Foul of It)
Regulators view Bitcoin and other proof-of-work cryptocurrencies as commodities. But mining firms can still trip over securities regulations if they’re not careful. This story is part of CoinDesk's Mining Week.
Fed Preview: Crypto Observers See Powell Keeping Door Open for Rate Hikes Beyond July
A 25 basis point rate hike on Wednesday is a foregone conclusion. The question is whether the Fed will continue to raise rates in subsequent months.
Dogecoin Bumps 10% on X Payments Speculation, DOGE Futures Traders Lose $10M
Crypto traders are buying up DOGE in hopes of the token playing a larger role on Twitter, which rebranded as “everything app” X on Monday.
Big legal firms move to offer expert representation in crypto-related lawsuits
Korea's major law firms are planning to launch special teams to represent clients in legal cases involving cryptocurrency, in a timely move to expand their client base in the nascent digital industry.
