Ian Allison
Ian Allison is a senior reporter at CoinDesk, focused on institutional and enterprise adoption of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. Prior to that, he covered fintech for the International Business Times in London and Newsweek online. He won the State Street Data and Innovation journalist of the year award in 2017, and was runner up the following year. He also earned CoinDesk an honourable mention in the 2020 SABEW Best in Business awards. His November 2022 FTX scoop, which brought down the exchange and its boss Sam Bankman-Fried, won a Polk award, Loeb award and New York Press Club award. Ian graduated from the University of Edinburgh. He holds ETH.
28 articles
State Street Calls for Enhanced Blockchain Security Following DeFi Attacks
State Street's Angus Fletcher emphasizes the need for improved blockchain security as recent DeFi attacks highlight vulnerabilities. During Consensus Miami, he noted that 2026 has already seen significant exploitation in DeFi, prompting concerns from traditional financial institutions about safe participation in blockchain assets. This report comes from CoinDesk.
2 months ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Ian Allison
Arthur Hayes Claims Bitcoin's Value Relies on Fiat Liquidity, Not Regulation
Arthur Hayes, CIO of Maelstrom, states that Bitcoin's value is derived from its existence outside regulatory frameworks, emphasizing fiat liquidity as the key determinant. His remarks, made at Consensus Miami 2026, suggest that the amount of fiat currency created is crucial to Bitcoin's price dynamics, according to CoinDesk.
2 months ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Ian Allison
Crypto.com CMO Steven Kalifowitz to Leave Role Effective June 30, 2026
Steven Kalifowitz, the chief marketing officer of Crypto.com, will step down from his position on June 30, 2026, after nearly six years in the role. He will transition to an advisory position for the CEO, having contributed significantly to the brand's global recognition during his tenure, according to CoinDesk.
2 months ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Ian Allison
Coinbase Integrates DFlow to Enhance Solana Trading
Coinbase has integrated trading protocol DFlow to improve trading efficiency for Solana users, according to CoinDesk. This integration is expected to reduce trade failures significantly and enhance liquidity for previously untradeable tokens.
2 months ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Ian Allison
Anchorage Partners with M0 to Enhance Regulated Stablecoin Issuance
Anchorage Digital has partnered with M0 to bolster its issuance platform for regulated stablecoins, according to CoinDesk. The collaboration aims to facilitate institutions' ability to mint and manage stablecoins while adhering to regulatory requirements.
2 months ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Ian Allison
KuCoin EU Expands Compliance Team to Address Regulatory Concerns
KuCoin EU has hired anti-money laundering expert Carmen Kleinhans, along with other compliance veterans, to enhance its regulatory adherence following a directive from Austria's FMA to suspend its EU operations due to staffing issues, according to CoinDesk.
2 months ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Ian Allison
Blockstream CEO Adam Back Discusses Institutional Bitcoin Adoption Challenges
Blockstream CEO Adam Back states that while institutional interest in Bitcoin is growing, its adoption is slower than many anticipate. He emphasizes that the arrival of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from firms like BlackRock will not trigger immediate investor inflows, according to a CoinDesk interview.
2 months ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Ian Allison
Visa Partners with Tether Co-Founder to Develop Onchain Banking Platform
Visa collaborates with WeFi, co-founded by Reeve Collins, to enhance onchain banking services and payment infrastructures. This initiative aims to support underbanked populations across various regions, starting with Europe, Asia, and Latin America, as reported by CoinDesk on April 28, 2026.
2 months ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Ian Allison
Bybit CEO Highlights Regulatory Gaps in Europe's MiCA Framework
In an interview with CoinDesk, Bybit's CEO Ben Zhou emphasizes that the MiCA license alone isn't sufficient for crypto firms to achieve profitability in Europe, pointing out the need for additional authorizations like MiFID II and EMI. He warns that many smaller companies may struggle to survive as the MiCA grandfathering period ends, leading to industry consolidation.
2 months ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Ian Allison
OpenAI Recruits Coinbase Marketing Executives
OpenAI has successfully recruited several senior marketing executives from Coinbase, including the former chief marketing officer. This trend highlights a potential shift of talent from the cryptocurrency sector to artificial intelligence, according to CoinDesk.
2 months ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Ian Allison
