Digital Asset
Crypto's Role Ahead of US Midterms
CoinDesk Deputy Managing Editor of Global Policy and Regulation Jesse Hamilton discusses the role of crypto in politics as the digital asset industry continues to pour unprecedented levels of contributions this election season. Plus, why FTX execs seem to have an outsized part in the industry's political donations.
Genesis Chief Risk Officer Exits After 3 Months
Crypto brokerage Genesis Trading has lost its newly appointed chief risk officer, Michael Patchen, after just three months in the job. "The Hash" hosts discuss the latest fallout of crypto winter and what this means for Genesis and the digital asset space at large.
Online Bank N26 to Offer Crypto Through Bitpanda's Trading Product
Austrian N26 customers will be the first to have access to around 100 cryptocurrencies via the bank’s app with more to follow in the coming months.
Franklin Templeton CEO on Crypto Industry Outlook
Franklin Templeton is launching its first separately managed account strategies focused on crypto. Franklin Templeton President and CEO Jenny Johnson discusses her outlook for the digital asset industry amid a bear market, along with her insights into the state of institutional demand, regulation, and innovation.
Exploring the Digital Economy's Segmented Industries
Jodie Gunzberg, CoinDesk Indices managing director, shares insights into her presentation at I.D.E.A.S. 2022 on the different sectors of the digital asset space and its correlation with the S&P 500. "As the entire digital economy grows ... bitcoin will too," Gunzberg said.
Bitcoin Back Above $19K After Plunge Triggered by Rising Inflation
Bitcoin (BTC) bounced back above $19K, regaining some momentum after the hotter-than-expected CPI report triggered a plunge in the token’s price. Digital Asset Research CEO Doug Schwenk discusses the possibility of a Fed pivot and his crypto outlook amid recession concerns.
Google, Coinbase Partner on Cloud Crypto Payments
Google has teamed up with crypto exchange Coinbase to accept crypto payments for cloud services early next year. Oppenheimer Senior Analyst Owen Lau discusses the details of the deal and its significance, saying "it's another validation to the digital assets industry ... and Coinbase's capability."
DARPA to Research Risks of Crypto to National Security in Partnership With Inca Digital
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has contracted digital asset data and analytics provider Inca Digital to develop a crypto ecosystem mapping tool to analyze crypto financial data and risk. Inca Digital CEO Adam Zarazinski shares insights into the partnership.
Crypto Mining and Staking Firm Foundry Offers Training Program for Miners
Digital asset mining and staking firm Foundry has started the Foundry Academy, a program to train and prepare technicians for the bitcoin mining industry. Foundry Academy Executive Director Craig Ross shares insights into the program. Foundry is a subsidiary of Digital Currency Group (DCG), which is the parent company of CoinDesk.
Algorithmic Stock Platform Delphia Debuts Digital Asset Component
The company raised $60 million this summer in a Series A funding round.
