Francisco Rodrigues

Francisco is a reporter for CoinDesk with a passion for cryptocurrencies and personal finance. Before joining CoinDesk he worked at major financial and crypto publications. He owns bitcoin, ether, solana, and PAXG above CoinDesk's $1,000 disclosure threshold.

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Finance

EOS Rebrands to Vaulta as it Shifts Focus to Web3 Banking

The transition includes a token swap and the launch of a banking advisory group.

Yyves La Rose, founder and CEO of Vaulta Foundation.

Policy

Fintech and Crypto Firms Seek Bank Charters Under Trump Administration: Reuters

Financial technology and crypto firms are increasingly applying for state or national bank charters, despite the community’s historical resistance to centralized banking.

Goldman sees only two Fed rate cuts in 2025, BOfA sees extended Fed pause. (JamesQube/Pixabay)

Markets

21Shares Polkadot ETF Plan Progresses With Nasdaq Filing for Listing Approval

The filing comes as 21Shares expands its crypto ETF offerings, including funds for XRP and Solana.

Two people work on a paper document surrounded by laptops.

Research Reports

Boerse Stuttgart’s BX Digital Receives FINMA Approval for Digital Asset Trading

The platform, utilizing Ethereum’s blockchain, aims to streamline transactions for tokenized financial instruments and enhance capital market efficiency.

Stuttgart Stock Exchange, owner of Boerse Stuttgart Digital (Boerse Stuttgart)

Markets

Gold-Backed Tokens Outperform as ‘Bond King’ Gundlach Sees Precious Metal Hitting $4,000

The legendary bond investor believes gold’s rally has room to run as central banks increase holdings.

Gold bar (mathieukor/Getty Images)

Markets

Hashdex Seeks to Expand U.S. Crypto ETF to Include Litecoin, XRP and Other Altcoins

The proposed amendment would include various cryptocurrencies in the in the Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF.

Stock market price charts (Anne Nygård/Unsplash)

Markets

Digital Asset Investment Outflow Extends Into Fifth Week

The exodus comes amid growing economic concerns and geopolitical tensions, despite the Trump administration’s pro-crypto stance.

Red Candles on Trading Charts.

Markets

21Shares to Liquidate Two Bitcoin and Ether Futures ETFs Amid Market Downturn

The firm is liquidating its ARK 21Shares Active On-Chain Bitcoin Strategy ETF and ARK 21Shares Active Bitcoin Ethereum Strategy ETF amid the downturn.

Stock market price charts (Anne Nygård/Unsplash)

Markets

Coinbase Stock Decline Can't Stop Highly Leveraged Long ETF Rollouts

The ETF allows investors to capitalize on the volatility of Coinbase's stock without directly holding shares.

Coinbase app opening screen on mobile phone (appshunter.io/Unsplash)

Markets

Gold ETFs Inflow Takes Over Bitcoin ETFs Amid Historic Rally

Rising gold prices and strong bitcoin ETF outflows have pushed gold ETFs ahead as the precious metal prices hit record.

Stacked gold bars (Scottsdale Mint/Unsplash)

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