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Will the CFTC Blot Out DeFi in the U.S.?
Recent actions by the agency raise impossible questions for decentralized finance platforms.

Explaining Ethereum's 'Risk Free' Rate of Return
Liquid staking is one of the few crypto markets that has grown in the bear market. Why?

The Real Reasons the Grayscale Bitcoin ETF Decision Matters
The U.S. Court of Appeals, in rebuking the securities watchdog, shows that Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler won’t get the last word on crypto.

Jackson Hole: Where Fed Policy Is Decided on the Fly
Does the relative stability of Bitcoin inspire any more confidence?

Tornado Cash Devs Are Caught in a U.S. Dragnet
The Treasury and Defense Departments are working to stop North Korean hackers — with little to show for it.

Will SBF’s ‘Blame-the-Lawyers’ Strategy Work?
Lawyers tell CoinDesk the tactic could be effective for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s defense, but it comes with risks.

Friend.tech Attracted NBA Influencers. So Why Does Everyone Think Crypto’s Latest Trend Will Die?
Despite its initial success in attracting celebs, the portents aren’t good for the latest “Twitter-killer.”

Vitalik Buterin Has Thoughts on Social Media Fact Checking
Ethereum's founder applauds Elon Musk's “Community Notes” tool for taking a crack at “credible neutrality.”

The End of the End of Crypto
Market sentiment is improving. And even the New York Times is fair-minded.

The 3 Things Coinbase Says Will Determine the Future of Crypto
CEO Brian Armstrong has outlined ways for the industry to beat crypto winter, including a new lobbying group.
