MicroStrategy (MSTR), the software firm whose executive chairman is bitcoin maximalist Michael Saylor, reported weaker-than-expected fourth quarter earnings on Tuesday, but the majority of its conference call presentation focused on the crypto.Source
The updated S-1 document brings the spot Ethereum ETF application more “in line” with the recently approved spot BTC ETF prospectus, one analyst noted.Source
January saw higher spot trading volume on centralized exchanges amid the approval of spot bitcoin ETFs in the U.S.Source
Everyone likes getting something for nothing, but distributing tokens is only worthwhile if it also attracts longterm builders and users rather than just momentary buzz.Source
“Tokenization” — the biggest buzzword in crypto markets currently — means not just bringing new digital assets on-chains, but, in the future, originating and settling them on-chain as well.Source
Following the success of Tether and USDC, a generation of stablecoins are offering new features for investors and holders, says Scott Sunshine, Managing Partner of Blue Dot Advisors.Source
Former CEO Jamie Leverton is succeeded by president Asher Genoot.Source
The decentralized social network Farcaster is enjoying a breakout after last week’s introduction of “Frames” – a new feature that could attract attention from developers and, eventually, mainstream users. CoinDesk’s Jenn Sanasie sat down with co-founder Dan Romero in an exclusive interview.Source
Friendzone was built by early team members from Band Protocol, Synthetix and Koinly and targets the social application space.Source
The EU’s comprehensive crypto guidance does not introduce entirely new regulations for fiat backed stablecoins, former central banker Jón Egilsson writes. Instead it affirms existing rules that many current issuers are not yet following.Source