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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Finance

Coinbase Is Building Private Transactions for Base, CEO Brian Armstrong Says

The move is part of Coinbase's effort to prioritize privacy, which was bolstered by its March 2025 acquisition of the team behind Iron Fish.

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Markets

BNB Falls 3.3% as Market Shakeout Cuts Through Support

The sell-off was fueled by heavy selling pressure, with trading volume surging 87% and algorithmic trading triggering a cascade of sell orders

BNBUSD (CoinDesk Data)

Finance

Coinbase Acquires Crypto Fundraising Firm Echo for $375M

Echo's platform allows startups to raise funds directly from their communities, and will remain a standalone platform.

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Policy

British Columbia to Permanently Ban New Crypto Mining Projects From Grid

The ban is part of an effort to manage electricity demand and ensure industrial development is powered by clean electricity.

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Markets

BNB Climbs as Crypto Markets Rebound on Potential Fed Policy Shift

Sentiment remains cautious, with the Crypto Fear & Greed Index at 30, indicating "fear" in the market.

BNBUSD (CoinDesk Data)

Markets

UK Bitcoin ETPs From BlackRock, Others Start Trading in London After FCA Ends Ban

BlackRock exchange-traded product is already been listed on several European exchanges.

BlackRock logo in front of a building (BlackRock/Modified by CoinDesk)

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Markets

Crypto Traders Eye Major Events to Relieve Market Woes: Crypto Week Ahead

Your look at what's coming in the week starting Oct. 20.

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Markets

Stablecoins' $1 Peg Is a 'Misconception,' Says NYDIG After $500 Billion Market Meltdown

The recent $500 billion crypto market sell-off revealed the instability of stablecoins, with prices fluctuating even for stablecoins.

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