Davos
WH advisor Patrick Witt: Davos 2026 was ‘turning point’ for global crypto normalization
White House crypto advisor Patrick Witt said stablecoins are the “gateway drug” for global finance and that Washington is racing to deliver regulatory clarity.
WH advisor Patrick Witt defends stablecoin yields: 'consumers win when there’s choice'
Patrick Witt, Executive Director of President's Council of Advisors for Digital Assets, joins CoinDesk's Sam Ewen to discuss the presence of crypto at Davos 2026 and President Trump’s renewed pledge to make America the global center of innovation. Witt breaks down the tension between traditional banks and the crypto industry, and its impact on the market structure battle.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong spars with France’s Central Bank chief at Davos over yield and ‘bitcoin standard’
Ripple’s Brad Garlinghouse called the WEF panel ‘spirited’ as Coinbase’s CEO defended bitcoin and stablecoins, while Villeroy warned of threats to monetary sovereignty and financial stability.
Bitcoin falls to nearly $88,000 ahead of Trump’s Davos talk, putting U.S. session at risk
European stocks extended their losing streak and bond-market support faded, while gold hit fresh record highs above $4,860 an ounce.
Davos Debate: Should Tokenization Follow the 'Same Activity, Same Rules' Approach?
Regulation should be technology-agnostic, and focus on the activity and the outcome. But with blockchain-based security issuance, that approach could hold back the industry’s progress, says Noelle Acheson.
After the ETF: Bitcoin’s Coming Power Struggle
The approval of bitcoin ETFs last week sets up a potential fight between Bitcoin Maxis and giant Wall Street institutions, says Michael J. Casey.
At World Economic Forum This Year, Panels Debated Blockchain 'Case Studies'
In efforts to avoid association with the FTX collapse, conversations shifted away from "crypto" and more to specific applications of the underlying blockchain technology.
World Leaders Warmed to Blockchain at Davos This Year, Despite Crypto Winter
Crypto advertising has dropped at Davos in 2023, but discussions and panels from industry leaders are in full swing.
