Another SEC Democrat to Drop Out, Leaving Republicans Running Agency by February
Another Democratic commissioner on the Securities and Exchange Commission is following Chair Gary Gensler out the door in January, leaving the agency with a Republican majority as it weighs a likely course shift under the new administration of President-elect Donald Trump.
Dogecoin Jumps on Fresh X Payments Speculations After Elon Musk Tweet
Dogecoin has a history of moving on Musk comments or payments-related developments of his companies.
Trump Picks Pro-Crypto Hedge Fund Manager Scott Bessent for Treasury Secretary
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Wall Street titan Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Hits New Highs as ETF Options Traders Go Degen
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for November 20, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: ADA Gains 10.1% as Index Continues Higher
Stellar was also among the top performers, gaining 6.5% from Tuesday.
Miners Going Nuclear: A Symbiotic Synergy
Beyond the increasing proliferation of bitcoin within investment portfolios, mining operations have become a focus of a new wave of mergers and acquisitions on Wall Street, says Taylor Krystkowiak.
Juiced USDS Yields Woo Solana Traders to Sky’s Stablecoin
Solana traders are quickly embracing the newest stablecoin to join their decentralized finance (DeFi) fray: USDS, issued by Sky (formerly MakerDAO).
DeFi’s Renaissance
Pro-crypto legislation could allow DeFi to potentially connect with mainstream financial systems, says Toe Bautista.
Digital Currency Group’s Barry Silbert Bets Big on AI Blockchain Bittensor
Barry Silbert will be the CEO of Yuma, a new DCG company focused on incubating and building new businesses within Bittensor’s decentralized AI ecosystem.
Former FTX CTO Gary Wang Won’t Have to Serve Prison Time, Judge Rules
Former FTX chief technology officer and close friend of Sam Bankman-Fried, Gary Wang, won’t have to serve prison time for his involvement in the crypto exchange’s fraud scheme, The New York Times reported.