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Opinion

CoinDesk Turns 10: What We Learned From Reporting a Decade of Crypto History

Our month-long series looking back at 10 years of CoinDesk features a lot of failures. But, in most cases, what seemed like disasters at the time have actually allowed the industry to grow, says CoinDesk's Chief Content Officer Michael Casey.

By Michael J. Casey

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May 4, 2023 at 3:13 p.m. UTC

May 4, 2023

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Consensus Magazine

Opinion

Centralized Stablecoins Are Problematic. Is a Decentralized Alternative on the Way?

USDC and USDT both have issues that truly decentralized, blockchain-based protocols are designed to solve.

By Riyad Carey

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Apr 17, 2023 at 1:10 p.m. UTC

Apr 17, 2023

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Consensus Magazine

Quantum computing

BTQ Prepares Today to Defend Against Tomorrow’s Quantum-Computing Threat

Blockchains face existential peril from super-fast computers that can break the encryption protocols on which crypto depends. Quantum computers aren’t here yet, but if developers wait to devise defenses the fight will be over before it’s begun. That’s why BTQ is one of CoinDesk’s Projects to Watch 2023.

By Sam Reynolds

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Apr 17, 2023 at 12:15 p.m. UTC

Apr 17, 2023

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Company News

Ai

How CoinDesk Will Use Generative AI Tools

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are changing the way we work – especially the media. Here are the rules of the road for CoinDesk.

By Pete Pachal

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Apr 14, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. UTC

Apr 14, 2023

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Markets

Coindesk

CoinDesk Indices Unveils Bitcoin Trend Indicator

The BTI is a daily signal that communicates the direction and strength of bitcoin's price trends through a purpose-built algorithm.

By Sam Reynolds

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Apr 13, 2023 at 4:14 p.m. UTC

Apr 13, 2023

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Web3

Coindesk

UK Treasury Cancels Plans for Government-Backed NFT

Initially proposed in April 2022, the Royal Mint's plans for an NFT are not moving forward “at this time” but the proposal will remain under review.

By Cam Thompson

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Mar 27, 2023 at 10:02 p.m. UTC

Mar 27, 2023

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Consensus Magazine

Opinion

CoinDesk and Art Blocks Release Microcosms to Supercharge IRL Events With NFTs

The three-year NFT ticket offers widening rewards for holders, refashioning the typical live event ticket model.

By Sam EwenHannah Siegel-Gardner

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Mar 1, 2023 at 7:21 p.m. UTC

Mar 1, 2023

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Consensus Magazine

Coindesk

CoinDesk's Major Award Is a Huge Moment for Us and Crypto Media Generally

Of all the tasks I have in this job, this one has to be the best.

By Michael J. Casey

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Feb 20, 2023 at 3:15 p.m. UTC

Feb 20, 2023

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Finance

Ftx

CoinDesk Wins a Polk Award, One of Journalism's Top Prizes, for Explosive FTX Coverage

Three stories were honored, including Ian Allison’s scoop that led to Sam Bankman-Fried’s $32 billion crypto empire collapsing in days.

By Nick BakerMarc Hochstein

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Feb 20, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. UTC

Feb 20, 2023

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Policy

Regulations

Tether's Attempt to Block CoinDesk's Request for Stablecoin Reserve Records Dismissed by New York Court

CoinDesk filed a Freedom of Information Law request for documents about Tether's reserves in 2021.

By Nikhilesh De

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Feb 10, 2023 at 5:39 p.m. UTC

Feb 10, 2023

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