Daniel Kuhn
Daniel Kuhn is a Senior Journalist and Editor at The Block, where he covers the crypto industry with a particular focus on tech. He previously served as deputy managing editor of opinion/features at CoinDesk. He first appeared in print in Financial Planning, a trade publication magazine. Before journalism, he studied philosophy as an undergrad, English literature in graduate school and business and economic reporting at an NYU professional program. You can connect with him on Twitter and Telegram @danielgkuhn or find him on Urbit as ~dorrys-lonreb.
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Sui Blockchain Faces Extended Downtime Following Recent Outage
The Block reports that the Sui blockchain experienced a nearly six-hour outage on Thursday caused by a bug related to its latest "1.72 release." This marks another instance of instability for the blockchain, raising concerns about its reliability.
last month·The Block·Reported by Daniel Kuhn
Gemini Launches AI Data Feed Powered by Grok
Gemini has introduced an AI-driven data feed called Grok as part of its efforts to diversify beyond spot crypto trading, according to The Block. This initiative aims to enhance its offerings in derivatives and financial predictions.
last month·The Block·Reported by Daniel Kuhn
Tether's USA₮ Supply Surges 540% Month-Over-Month
Tether's supply of USA₮ tokens increased by 540% compared to the previous month, reaching over 140 million tokens, according to a recent attestation by Anchorage Digital, reported by The Block.
last month·The Block·Reported by Daniel Kuhn
Sui Blockchain Faces Network Stall, No Blocks Produced for Nearly Two Hours
The Block reports that the Sui blockchain is currently experiencing a "network stall," having failed to produce a block for nearly two hours. The stall marks the second such incident in five months for the Sui protocol.
last month·The Block·Reported by Daniel Kuhn
VanEck's VBILL US Treasury Fund Now Used as Collateral on Euler
Securitize has integrated VanEck's VBILL US Treasury fund as a collateral asset within the Euler lending market, as reported by The Block. This integration aims to enhance liquidity options for users in decentralized finance (DeFi).
last month·The Block·Reported by Daniel Kuhn
Falcon Finance Issues GENIUS-Compliant Stablecoin fUSD with Anchorage
Falcon Finance has launched a new stablecoin named fUSD, designed to comply with the GENIUS framework, according to The Block. The stablecoin serves as a regulated counterpart to Falcon's existing synthetic stablecoin, USDf, which is overcollateralized.
last month·The Block·Reported by Daniel Kuhn
Aztec Labs Gains ZKPassport, Commits to Open-Source Privacy Protocol
Aztec Labs has acquired ZKPassport and will retain its privacy protocol and iOS mobile app as open-source. The acquisition includes the Obsidion team, comprising co-founders Michael Elliot and Theo Madzou, who will focus on further developing the project, according to The Block.
last month·The Block·Reported by Daniel Kuhn
Coinbase's Base Integrates MCP Gateway for AI Interface Interaction
Coinbase's Base blockchain introduces the MCP gateway allowing users to interact with AI interfaces, including Claude and ChatGPT, for various transactions and app features, according to The Block. Users can now utilize natural language prompts to swap tokens and transfer funds seamlessly within the Base ecosystem.
last month·The Block·Reported by Daniel Kuhn
OKX and ICE Collaborate on Oil Perpetual Contracts
OKX launches oil perpetual contracts linked to Intercontinental Exchange's Brent Crude and WTI Crude benchmarks, according to The Block. This move comes as the New York Stock Exchange's parent company pushes US regulators to take action against Hyperliquid, a decentralized exchange operating within the cryptocurrency space.
last month·The Block·Reported by Daniel Kuhn
Coinbase Launches Thematic Perpetual Contracts for AI and Defense Sectors
Coinbase announces the launch of thematic perpetual contracts that track equity indexes related to China, artificial intelligence (AI), and U.S. national security. The contracts are based on MarketVector's existing indexes, which include the ten largest companies in each sector. This development was reported by The Block.
2 months ago·The Block·Reported by Daniel Kuhn
CLEAR Token Drops 48% as Everclear Closes Operations
The Block reports that Everclear has decided to wind down its protocol, foundation, and labs unit after reaching $500 million in monthly volume. Despite this achievement, the team expressed that the project never established sufficient commercial depth to sustain its operations.
2 months ago·The Block·Reported by Daniel Kuhn
MoonPay Acquires Decent, Expanding Its Service Offerings
MoonPay continues to expand its business with the acquisition of Decent, its fourth purchase this year, according to The Block. This acquisition follows previous purchases of DFlow and Sodot, all of which contribute to the launch of MoonPay Trade.
2 months ago·The Block·Reported by Daniel Kuhn
Cycles, Startup by Cosmos Co-Founder, Secures $6.4 Million in Funding
Cycles, a new multilateral clearing startup co-founded by the co-founder of Cosmos, has raised $6.4 million in a funding round led by Blockchange Ventures. This investment, which includes support from Coinbase Ventures, brings the total funding raised by Cycles to $8.7 million, according to The Block.
2 months ago·The Block·Reported by Daniel Kuhn
IG Europe Partners with Bitpanda to Expand Crypto Offerings in EU
IG Europe announces a partnership with Bitpanda to enhance its cryptocurrency offerings in the European market, responding to client demand. The news comes from a statement by IG Europe Managing Director Esteve Jane, reported by The Block.
2 months ago·The Block·Reported by Daniel Kuhn
SpaceX Holds $1.45 Billion in Bitcoin as IPO Plans Emerge
According to The Block, SpaceX possesses over 18,000 Bitcoin, valued at approximately $1.45 billion, which positions the company as the seventh-largest holder of Bitcoin. This significant accumulation comes as the firm is exploring options for going public.
2 months ago·The Block·Reported by Daniel Kuhn
Flipcash is First App to Use Coinbase's Stablecoin-as-a-Service
The Block reports that Flipcash, an app created by the founder of Kik, has become the first application to utilize Coinbase's Custom Stablecoin platform, launched in late 2025 to allow companies to create branded stablecoins.
2 months ago·The Block·Reported by Daniel Kuhn
Variational Raises $50 Million in Series A to Expand Arbitrum-Based Brokerage
Variational, a derivatives venue built on Arbitrum, secures $50 million in a Series A funding round led by Dragonfly Capital, as reported by The Block. The company aims to become a retail-friendly brokerage with an upcoming app that features zero-fee trading.
2 months ago·The Block·Reported by Daniel Kuhn
MoneyGram Becomes Validator for Stripe-Backed Tempo Blockchain
MoneyGram is set to serve as an 'anchor remittance validator' for the Tempo blockchain, which is backed by Stripe, according to The Block. This partnership will enable MoneyGram to validate remittance transactions and utilize stablecoin settlements in its global operations.
2 months ago·The Block·Reported by Daniel Kuhn
