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CZ Advocates for U.S. Crypto Leadership in Recent CoinDesk Interview
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, known as CZ, shares his vision for the United States as the potential 'capital of crypto' in an interview with CoinDesk. He discusses his insights on the crypto market, including its bear market causes and strategies for Binance.US to enhance liquidity.
8 hours ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Nikhilesh De
Samson Mow Claims Bitcoin Bottom Is Reached Despite Analysts' Doubts
Samson Mow argues that Bitcoin's price bottom has been established, asserting that the traditional four-year halving cycle is changing, as reported by CoinDesk. However, many analysts disagree, indicating potential for further price declines based on various technical indicators.
13 hours ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Olivier Acuna
Michael Saylor Confirms More Bitcoin Purchases Despite Stock Decline
Michael Saylor indicates further bitcoin purchases as Strategy holds 847,363 bitcoins valued at about $50.9 billion, according to CoinDesk. Despite bullish intentions, the firm's stock faces challenges amid scrutiny over its funding model and recent drops in share price.
13 hours ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Olivier Acuna
Framework Ventures Shifts Focus to Financing AI and Robotics with $400M Fund
Framework Ventures announces a new $400 million fund aimed at using blockchain technology to finance artificial intelligence, robotics, and energy infrastructure. Co-founder Michael Anderson highlighted the evolution of crypto from speculation to addressing real-world financing needs in an interview with CoinDesk.
15 hours ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Krisztian Sandor
Cyberpunk Predictions on AI and Corporate Power Becoming Reality
Cyberpunk's visions of future technology, such as AI-powered devices and brain-computer interfaces, are materializing, although not as expected, according to Decrypt. Experts highlight that the genre's warnings on corporate dominance may have greater relevance today than its technological forecasts.
15 hours ago·Decrypt·Reported by Jason Nelson
Bitcoin Drops Below $60,000, Facing Rare Back-to-Back Quarterly Losses
Bitcoin falls below $60,000 and is on track to end the second quarter down approximately 12%, marking back-to-back quarterly losses for the first time in its history, according to CoinDesk. Ether and various altcoins suffer even greater declines, raising questions about the market's direction heading into the third quarter.
20 hours ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Shaurya Malwa
Bitcoin Falls Amid Selloff in Gold and Silver
Bitcoin is experiencing a significant decline as it tracks a broader selloff in gold and silver, driven by a hawkish Federal Reserve and a stronger dollar, as reported by CoinDesk. The decline highlights Bitcoin's role as both a speculative asset and a hedge against currency erosion, with all three assets losing value concurrently.
yesterday·CoinDesk·Reported by Shaurya Malwa
Stablecoin Founders Concentrated in U.S. as Global Volume Surges
The stablecoin transaction volume surpassed $28 trillion in 2025, revealing a disparity between where stablecoins are most used and where their founders are based. While emerging markets like Nigeria and Argentina drive this volume demand, most stablecoin founders and venture capital are concentrated in the U.S. and Europe, according to a report by Decrypt.
yesterday·Decrypt·Reported by Alex Witt
Robinhood Layoffs Reflect Crypto Market Sentiment Amid Restructuring
Robinhood’s recent layoffs highlight trends in the crypto investment landscape, indicating a shift towards a late bear market, according to analysis by Altcoin Pro's Ryan Horst, Nick Anderson, and Joni Zhuleku featured in CoinDesk. The restructuring, linked to declining trading volume and reduced market confidence, underscores the correlation between tech layoffs and crypto cycles.
yesterday·CoinDesk·Reported by Ryan Horst
Jeremy Grantham Critiques Bitcoin, Predicts Crypto Will Fade
Billionaire investor Jeremy Grantham expresses skepticism toward Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market, describing it as a "useless, speculative mechanism". Grantham predicts that cryptocurrency will gradually decline without much notice, as reported by Decrypt.
2 days ago·Decrypt·Reported by Logan Hitchcock
Polymarket Hack Estimated Losses Reach $3.1 Million Amid Ongoing Investigation
Hackers have stolen approximately $3.1 million in Polymarket's PUSD token from 11 wallets, prompting the platform to promise full refunds to affected users, according to CoinDesk. The attack, linked to a compromised third-party vendor, is part of a broader investigation into the platform's marketing practices.
2 days ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Olivier Acuna
Coinbase and OKX Court Binance's EU Users with New Bonuses After MiCA License Issues
Coinbase and OKX introduce sign-up bonuses for new users in the EU after Binance announced it would suspend services due to not obtaining a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license. This development comes as Binance continues to pursue licensing in the EU but has withdrawn its application in Greece, according to CoinDesk.
2 days ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Olivier Acuna
Binance Founder CZ Links Crypto Market Decline in 2026 to AI and Global Tensions
Binance founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao attributes the crypto market's downturn in 2026 to various factors, including the rise of artificial intelligence investments and ongoing geopolitical tensions, according to an interview with CoinDesk. He remains optimistic about the long-term growth of the crypto industry despite the current circumstances.
2 days ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Nikhilesh De
Strategy's Valuation Drops Below Bitcoin Holdings
Strategy's enterprise value has fallen below the worth of its Bitcoin assets, indicating a significant shift in market perception. The company's valuation now stands at around $50.4 billion, despite Bitcoin holdings valued at approximately $51.1 billion, according to CoinDesk.
2 days ago·CoinDesk·Reported by James Van Straten
Ripple CEO Critiques Saylor's Funding Strategy Amid Bitcoin Optimism
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse remains optimistic about Bitcoin but criticizes Michael Saylor's funding approach, claiming it harms the crypto market. He refers to the significant drop in Strategy's preferred stock as evidence of this detrimental impact, according to CoinDesk.
2 days ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Shaurya Malwa
Major Cryptocurrencies Struggle as AI Stocks Gain Popularity
This week, major cryptocurrencies faced downtrends as investors shifted focus to AI-related stocks, according to CoinDesk. Dogecoin and Hyperliquid's HYPE saw losses of nearly 10%, while Bitcoin slipped about 5% as broader market conditions favored equities over crypto assets.
2 days ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Shaurya Malwa
Solana Validators Benefit from Bare Metal Hardware for Efficiency
Solana's new guidance emphasizes the use of bare metal hardware for validators to meet the upcoming increase in compute units, as detailed on the Solana Foundation's blog. This approach aims to enhance performance and reduce latency, especially as the network prepares for a capacity rise to 100 million compute units per block.
2 days ago·Solana Foundation Blog
Securitize to Begin Trading on NYSE Following BlackRock-Backed Merger
Securitize, a firm specializing in tokenization of real-world assets and backed by BlackRock, plans to begin trading next week under the ticker “SECZ.” The debut, which follows a merger with a blank-check company, will test Wall Street's interest in tokenized stocks, according to Decrypt.
2 days ago·Decrypt·Reported by André Beganski