Ex-a16z Engineering and Security Heavyweights to Start Crypto Custody Firm: Source

Institutional investors continue to remain bullish about digital assets, embracing instruments beyond holding crypto like staking and derivatives. Even though they are bullish, challenges to further adoption remain on the horizon. Institutional investors are set to increase digital asset allocations in their portfolio to 7% by 2027, with the market for tokenized assets projected to

Sep 9, 2020 at 13:00 UTCUpdated Sep 9, 2020 at 13:38 UTC(Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk)‘High’ Severity Bug in Bitcoin Software Revealed 2 Years After FixA previously undisclosed vulnerability in the Bitcoin Core software could have allowed attackers to steal funds, delay settlements or split the largest blockchain network into conflicting versions had it not…

NEWSINBRIEF Allianz chief economic advisor Mohamed El-Erian said Tuesday that he believes cryptocurrencies will become more “widespread” but as part of a broader ecosystem. During his appearance at CoinDesk’s Consensus: Invest conference in New York, El-Erian said he thinks cryptocurrencies like bitcoin are commodities rather than currencies, reiterating a view he has expressed in the…

The HashKey Group has launched an exchange after winning a license to operate in Bermuda.For now, the exchange will offer spot trading services for 21 digital assets, including BTC, ETH, USDT, and USDC.The HashKey Group, an Asian firm offering digital asset services, has launched the HashKey Global exchange after being granted a license in Bermuda

Bitcoin had been most-crowded trade in January as prices rose to a $40,000 record.Feb 16, 2021 at 11:08 a.m. UTCUpdated Feb 16, 2021 at 11:10 a.m. UTC‘Long Tech’ Retakes Most Crowded Trade Crown from Bitcoin: Bank of America SurveyA bullish bet on technology stocks, or “long tech,” has reclaimed the title of most-crowded trade in…

Sep 22, 2020 at 17:56 UTCUpdated Sep 22, 2020 at 18:15 UTCThe Currency Cold War: Four ScenariosThe year is 2030, and you need to buy some new sunglasses. You browse through your options online. You use augmented reality to try on a few pairs, you find one you like, and now it’s time to pay. …

Bitcoin (BTC) surged past $53,000 on Monday to its highest price since November 2021, leaving past its recent sideways range as the crypto rally suddenly resumed.The largest crypto by market cap broke out from its trading channel, hitting $53,600 during mid-morning U.S. trading hours, CoinDesk data shows. At press time, BTC was changing hands at

Apr 15, 2020 at 19:00 UTCWhat the Economy Will Look Like 6 Months From Now, Feat. Ryan SelkisFrom contact tracing to in-state alliances and the shift of cities to regional economic hubs, here's a preview of how our world will look six months from now.For more episodes and free early access before our regular 3…

Oct 1, 2020 at 16:01 UTCUpdated Oct 1, 2020 at 16:14 UTCAndy Bromberg speaks at Token Summit NYC, 2018(Brady Dale/CoinDesk)CoinList co-founder and president Andy Bromberg is leaving the token offering platform to helm Eco, a cryptocurrency built to marry saving and spending in one.“I feel like the past eight years I have been searching nonstop…