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Active Addresses on Blockchain Hit All-Time High: A16z Data
According to a16z crypto's State of Crypto Index, active addresses across various blockchains hit an all-time high for the second month in a row in May. The venture fund notes 19.47 million active addresses across blockchains including Ethereum, Polygon, Solana, Optimism, and more. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."
What Bitcoin's 2024 Halving Means for Miners
The reward for successfully mining a bitcoin block is cut in half roughly every four years and the bitcoin mining hashrate, a measure of computing power on the network, will likely decline dramatically a year from now, once rewards are halved. "The Hash" panel shares insights on how miners can survive the upcoming halving in 2024.
Stablecoin Regulation Is a Sticking Point Between the G-7 and G-20
Global leaders are setting up universal rules and standards for the crypto sector after its headline-making implosion last year. While they appear to have reached a consensus on most things, advanced and emerging economies seem to be diverging on the treatment of stablecoins, two senior officials involved in key discussions told CoinDesk. "The Hash" panel weighs in.
Aave's Lens Protocol Raises $15M to Expand Social Media on Web3
Lending protocol Aave's decentralized social-media platform, Lens Protocol, has raised $15 million in funding from a group of high-profile investors. Lens plans to use the funds to continue the expansion of its ecosystem. "The Hash" panel discusses the state of VC funding in a crypto winter.
Senators Tell DOJ to Investigate Binance for Potentially Lying to Lawmakers: Bloomberg
In a letter written to the U.S. Attorney General, Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) alleged that crypto exchange Binance may have lied to lawmakers about its business practices and must be investigated by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), according to a report from Bloomberg. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the Senators' attitude toward crypto.
Decentralization, Equity, and Purpose: The Triad for DAO Evolution
CoinDesk Web3 Reporter, Cameron Thompson, outlines key insights the Consensus @ Consensus Report on DAOs: The imperative to shun 'decentralization theater', address prevalent voter apathy with the principle that 'each member of the DAO should have one vote', and the pivotal call for DAOs to engage in 'solving real-world problems' with Web 3.0 technologies, beyond just capitalizing on the hype. These key takeaways set the tone for the future discourse on DAOs.
What Apple's Vision Pro Headset Means for Web3
Apple announced details of its Vision Pro mixed-reality headset on Monday, but could that revolutionize Web3 and the future of the metaverse? CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker weighs in.
BNB Dropped to 5-Month Low Amid SEC Action Against Binance
BNB, the Binance Smart Chain’s native token, dropped to a five-month low of $252, according to CoinDesk data. This comes as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a lawsuit against Binance and CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, and claimed BNB is a security. Valkyrie Chief Investment Officer Steven McClurg shares his crypto markets analysis and outlook.
Coinbase Not Shutting Down Staking Service, CEO Armstrong Says
Crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) will continue operating its crypto staking service despite facing lawsuits from state and federal regulators over the program and several of its other offerings, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said Wednesday at the Bloomberg Invest Conference. Plus, a letter from Binance’s counsel says that SEC Chair Gary Gensler should be recused from the case because he once offered to be an "informal advisor." CoinDesk Managing Editor of Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De breaks down the latest developments.
Bain Capital Exec on U.S. Crypto Regulation Outlook Amid Binance, Coinbase Legal Woes
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) cracked down on heavyweight cryptocurrency exchanges Binance and Coinbase (COIN) this week. TuongVy Le, Bain Capital Crypto Partner and Head of Regulatory and Policy, joins "First Mover" to discuss the latest developments and the future of crypto regulation in the United States.
