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Siemens Issues $330M Digital Bond on Private Blockchain with Major German Banks Including Deutsche Bank
September 4, 2024 21:23
The issuance was the company's first digital bond with fully automated settlement, building on last year's issuance on the Polygon network.
The Protocol: The Secret Code Behind Trump Family Crypto Project
September 4, 2024 18:50
In this week's issue of CoinDesk's weekly newsletter on blockchain tech, we've got the secret details underpinning the former president's plan for World Liberty Financial, as well as the rankings of which tokens performed the least-poorly in ugly August crypto markets.
How Ethereum 2.0 Can Transform DeFi
September 4, 2024 17:48
The shift to proof-of-stake has raised worries about over-centralization. By reaffirming its commitment to decentralization, the blockchain can realize its goals, says James Wo, Founder & CEO of DFG.
Building Robust Digital Asset Custody Solutions: Key Considerations
September 4, 2024 17:34
Private blockchain, smart contracts, and specialized oracles - Mohammad Nauman, Director of Custody Engineering at Bullish explores the essential elements to consider when building a secure and efficient digital asset custody infrastructure.
A Hunt for Yield: The Next Chapter in Crypto Portfolio Optimization
September 4, 2024 17:20
The fallout from the 2022 crisis has pushed the industry to innovate. One of the most promising developments has been the rise of tokenized money market funds. These funds offer a way to generate yield, says Jason Liebowitz, Head of Private Wealth at Hashnote.
VC Giants a16z, Union Square Ventures Get Subpoenaed by New York About Uniswap: Sources
September 4, 2024 16:42
"We don't wish the burden of unnecessary subpoenas on anyone," a spokesperson for Uniswap told CoinDesk.
Nigeria’s Crypto Thaw: Not What It Seems
September 4, 2024 16:32
The Nigerian government’s long-running hostility towards the crypto industry seems to be abating. Or is it? Noelle Acheson looks at how the recent licensing of two crypto exchanges in Nigeria may not represent the shift we’re hoping for.
Uniswap Labs Settles CFTC Charges Over 'Illegal' Margin Products
September 4, 2024 15:56
Uniswap Labs will pay $175,000 to settle charges it offered illegal leveraged and margined commodities transactions, a CFTC press release said.
In Trump-Backed Crypto Project, Insiders Are Poised for Unusually Big Token Payouts
September 4, 2024 15:54
Switzerland’s Fourth-Biggest Bank ZKB Offers Retail Customers Bitcoin and Ether
September 4, 2024 15:42