Francisco Rodrigues

Francisco is a reporter for CoinDesk with a passion for cryptocurrencies and personal finance. Before joining CoinDesk he worked at major financial and crypto publications. He owns bitcoin, ether, solana, and PAXG above CoinDesk's $1,000 disclosure threshold.

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Policy

Vietnam Passes Landmark Law Recognizing Crypto Assets

The law outlines a framework for managing digital assets and fostering blockchain innovation and will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026.

View of Hanoi, Vietnam's capital, from high up. ( Unsplash / Jane Dang)

Markets

Litecoin Price Struggles Despite ETF Optimism as War Tensions Rattle Market

Despite a brief rebound, LTC's recovery stalled at $97.80, indicating a potential consolidation phase.

Litecoin price for the month (CoinDesk Data)

Finance

Trump's Empire Pulled In $57M From Family-Linked Crypto Firm Last Year, Filing Shows

The U.S. President also holds up to $5 million in crypto, $500,000 in gold bars, stakes in various companies, and a vast real estate empire.

President Donald Trump  (The White House)

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Markets

BNB Price Remains Above Key Support Level After Israel-Iran Clash Sparks Risk Asset Flight

While technical indicators show a mixed picture, BNB remains above key support at $640, suggesting potential for upward reversal.

BNB price chart (CoinDesk Data)

Markets

Brazil Sets Flat 17.5% Tax on Crypto Profits, Ending Exemption for Smaller Investors

The tax applies to all crypto assets, regardless of location, and aims to boost tax revenue.

Brazil's flag (Rafaela Biazi/Unsplash)

Markets

Shaquille O’Neal to Pay $1.8M in Settlement Over FTX Promotion Lawsuit

Investors in the lawsuit alleged that he misled them by appearing in ads for the exchange.

Statue of Lady liberty (Tingey Injury Law Firm/Unsplash/Modified by CoinDesk)

Web3

Tencent Is Looking to Buy Nexon, the Creator of Web 3 Gaming Franchise MapleStory

The deal could help Tencent secure long-term control over popular intellectual property and expand its presence in the South Korean gaming market.

MapleStory gameplay (YoutTube)

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