Jamie Crawley

Jamie has been part of CoinDesk's news team since February 2021, focusing on breaking news, Bitcoin tech and protocols and crypto VC. He holds BTC, ETH and DOGE.

Jamie Crawley

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Markets

Citizens Sees SharpLink as a Breakout Ether Treasury Play With More Than 200% Upside

The bank initiated coverage of the stock with a market outperform rating and a $50 price target.

Abstract green wireframe bull charging forward on a striped background. (CoinDesk)

Markets

Stablecoins Surge to Record $314B Market Cap as Institutional Race Heats Up: Canaccord

Regulation and new players are driving stablecoin momentum and paving the way for a new internet “money layer,” the broker said

DeFi networks are global. (NASA/Unsplash)

Markets

BNB is Now Down 11% From Its Record High Despite Coinbase Roadmap Listing


The token's recent addition to Coinbase's listing roadmap has failed to boost its price, but corporate treasury accumulation continues.

BNBUSD (CoinDesk Data)

Finance

Kraken Acquires U.S.-Licensed Derivatives Platform From IG for $100M

Kraken bought Small Exchange for $32.5 million in cash and $67.5 million in stock, IG announced on Thursday

Kraken on phone (PiggyBank/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

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Policy

Australia's Government Proposes New Powers for AUSTRAC to Restrict Crypto ATMs

AUSTRAC said that the majority of high-value crypto ATM transactions were directly associated with scams or moving money to high-risk jurisdictions.

Parliament house, Canberra, Australia. (Unsplash)

Markets

Stablecoin Boom Nears $300B as New Platforms Push Market Beyond Trading: Artemis

Supply has surged 72% year-over-year, led by Ethereum, Solana, and Plasma’s record debut, as stablecoins begin to mirror core banking functions

Projects competing to become the dominant "layer 2" network atop Ethereum are now competing to become networks of networks. (Unsplash)

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Stablecoins Will Disrupt Cross-Border Payments, Investment Bank William Blair Says

Circle and Coinbase are poised to benefit most, as stablecoins reshape global payments and challenge the dominance of traditional correspondent banks.

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IREN and WULF Shares Jump as Companies Launch Billion Dollar Debt Deals

Both companies unveil major note offerings to strengthen balance sheets and accelerate growth in data center and computing infrastructure

IREN, WULF Share Price (TradingView)