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Crypto for Advisors: Unlocking Crypto Custody
As a financial advisor, it is crucial to understand that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to crypto custody. Instead, the most suitable solution depends on your client’s specific needs, goals, and risk appetite.
The Protocol: Ethereum Developers Warn on 'Diversity Problem'
In this week's issue, a focus on Ethereum's "diversity problem," the week's biggest blockchain project upgrades and highlights from Electric Capital's annual report on developer activity. PLUS: We've got an exclusive interview with a top architect behind the XRP Ledger.
At Davos, Crypto Pushes Case for Decentralized AI
With Big Tech set to dominate AI, decentralizers made the case for a blockchain governance layer for the next era of the internet.
Crypto for Advisors: The Regulators are Here
As the crypto industry matures, regulators have indicated they will continue to focus on crypto after the spot bitcoin ETF approvals.
The Protocol: MetaMask's Secret Weapon and Ethereum's Dencun Debacle
In this issue of CoinDesk's weekly newsletter on blockchain technology, we bring you Sam Kessler's scoop on MetaMask's in-development "intents" feature that could revolutionize how users interact with blockchains. Also: a post-mortem on Ethereum's unexpectedly ugly Dencun testnet upgrade – and a glimpse of one of the new data blobs.
Crypto for Advisors: AI, a Strategic Tool for Financial Firms
Lynda Koster from Growthential highlights the importance of strategically adopting and integrating generative AI in business, especially in financial advising, to navigate the evolving technological landscape and maintain a competitive edge.
The Protocol: Beneath Bitcoin ETF Chaos, A Blockchain Drama
In this week's issue, we dive into the proposal that would have curtailed Ordinals inscriptions "NFTs on Bitcoin" traffic – were it not abruptly ended over the past week by a maintainer for the popular Bitcoin Core software. ALSO: Sam Kessler tries out the Polygon-based "Verify" tool – on Fox News stories.
Crypto for Advisors: Digital Assets in 2024
With a spotlight on bitcoin and other digital assets, a looming U.S. spot bitcoin ETF approval and rising client interest, it may be time to start considering adoption for your practice. We understand that there is much to learn. We've got you covered if you haven't started learning about crypto.
The Protocol: Is Solana's Rebound The Real Thing?
Solana has been one of the biggest gainers of the latest crypto cycle, with a handful of airdrops and meme tokens accelerating big boosts in the price of SOL. Also, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has released an updated roadmap for the ecosystem.
Crypto for Advisors: Bitcoin Myth Busting
Despite growth and resilience, several myths continue to plague the digital asset ecosystem.
