Crypto
Crypto’s age of hype is over, making way for the real infrastructure to be built
Nikolic challenges a recent CoinDesk op-ed, declaring "crypto's rock 'n' roll era is over," and argues that it’s the best shift for the industry’s builders.
The Emperor has no wallet
Why crypto still hasn’t solved a single everyday problem, argues VerifiedX’s Pollak.
Crypto’s Rock ’n’ Roll Era Is Over
As crypto passes into mainstream use, it’s losing its rebel soul. It may still express rebellion, but won’t be rebellion anymore, says Callon-Butler.
Is institutional capital waiting on the Clarity Act?
Benchmark-StoneX Senior Equity Research Analyst Mark Palmer joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie on today's Markets Outlook to break down Q4 earnings and the structural shifts happening across the crypto equity landscape. He discusses how the potential enactment of the Clarity Act could trigger an influx of institutional capital and why Coinbase’s Base protocol is a massive hidden driver for shareholders.
Decentralized AI is in a trough but real opportunities are emerging, crypto VCs say
Moving away from overhyped GPU marketplaces and large AI model alternatives towards purpose-built, full-stack solutions is the goal.
Crypto stocks sink as spot volume plunges and bitcoin tumbles below $84,000
Bellwether crypto exchange Coinbase was lower for an 8th straight session on Thursday to its weakest level since May.
Goldman is 'spending a lot of time' on crypto, prediction markets efforts, CEO Solomon says
The firm is exploring how these technologies can fit into its business and has met with prediction market platforms.
Tom Lee's Bitmine Immersion invests $200 million in YouTube star MrBeast’s company
The investment gives Bitmine a stake in a brand with strong Gen Z and millennial appeal, reaching over 450 million subscribers across its YouTube channels.
Crypto credit is starting to look like cash savings accounts: Asia Morning Briefing
Flowdesk says record demand met even deeper liquidity, suppressing volatility across staking, stablecoin lending, making crypto credit markets look more like traditional cash plumbing.
Hedge Fund Karatage appoints IMC veteran Shane O’Callaghan as senior partner
O'Callaghan joins from market maker IMC where he was employed as global head of institutional partnerships and digital asset sales.
