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The Protocol: ENS on Bitcoin; Worldcoin, Without the Eyeballs
Plus: What Zuck can teach DAOs about governance.
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.
DeFi’s Renaissance
Pro-crypto legislation could allow DeFi to potentially connect with mainstream financial systems, says Toe Bautista.
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).
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: ADA Gains 10.1% as Index Continues Higher
Stellar was also among the top performers, gaining 6.5% from Tuesday.
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.
Memecoin Launchpad GraFun Expands to Ethereum to Clinch New Users
Expanding to Ethereum will help GraFun capture newer audiences, tap into higher liquidity for meme issuances and increase the platform’s visibility among crypto traders.
Bitcoin ETF Options Introduction Marks Milestone, Despite Position Limits
BlackRock’s IBIT was the first bitcoin ETF to launch with options tied to it. The rest of the pack is coming today.