CoinDesk Indices
Stablecoins: The Revolution in Global Money Transfers
Stablecoins are no longer just a bridge between crypto and fiat — they are becoming the rails of global commerce, writes Nonco CEO Fernando Martinez.
The State of DeFi Exploit Risk
DeFi protocols can rival or surpass traditional financial security standards and introduce frameworks to better assess risks in real-world asset applications for smarter capital allocation, says Cicada Partners Co-Founder Christian Lantzsch.
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Bitcoin (BTC) Rises 1%, Leading Index Higher
Aave (AAVE) was also a top performer, gaining 1% from Tuesday.
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Uniswap (UNI) Drops 3.3% as Index Trades Lower
Aave (AAVE) was also an underperformer, declining 3.1% from Monday.
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Bitcoin (BTC) Rises 1.5% Over Weekend
Ethereum (ETH) gained 1.3% from Friday as the index traded higher.
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Chainlink (LINK) Drops 3.2%, Leading Index Lower
Hedera (HBAR) was also among the underperformers, declining 3.1% from Thursday.
Crypto for Advisors: Is Bitcoin Lending Back?
Is crypto lending back? After the 2022 crash, the market reset with strict collateral rules. DeFi drives transparency; regulated CeFi offers institutional trust.
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Litecoin (LTC) Jumps 7.2%, Leading Index Higher
Aptos (APT) was also among the top performers, rising 7.1% from Wednesday.
The Future of Financial Settlement Isn't Faster, It's Fundamentally Different
Outdated financial systems only appear fast but are inefficient, while blockchain and smart contracts create truly automated, real-time processes that enable new business models, says Polygon Labs’ Aishwary Gupta.
The Making of an Asset Class: Staking’s Next Chapter
With over $500 billion staked, proof-of-stake assets are evolving beyond a technical function into a new category of investment, as scale, volatility and sophisticated participants combine to push staking toward asset class status, says Gyld Finance Co-Founder Ruchir Gupta.
