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Institutional-grade crypto custodian Hex Trust recently obtained a full operating license from Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). Hex Trust CEO and co-founder Alessio Quaglini shares insights into the approval process, institutional interest for DeFi and the implications for the broader global crypto industry on CoinDesk TV.

Nov 29, 2023

SpoolDAO, which wants to help institutions enter decentralized finance (DeFi), has launched v2 of its middleware product. Spool lead contributor Simon Schaber discusses the current demand from TradFi institutions, details on Spool V2 and mitigating some of the risks that come with DeFi for institutional clients.

Nov 29, 2023

Bitcoin (BTC) broke above $38,000 as hopes around a spot ETF approval were revived earlier this week and traditional market watchers anticipate rate cuts. This comes as Standard Chartered Bank reiterated its April forecast that bitcoin would reach $100,000 by the end of 2024. Tactive Wealth Advisor Eddy Gifford shares his crypto markets analysis and outlook, discussing the potential catalysts behind bitcoin's recent rally.

Nov 29, 2023

Binance.US announced in a post on X (formerly Twitter) Tuesday that Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao is stepping down from the board of the global exchange's U.S. affiliate. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the transfer of CZ's voting rights and what this could mean for the future of Binance.US.

Nov 29, 2023

Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao is stepping down as chairman of the global exchange's U.S. affiliate's board. A senior Treasury official told reporters that Binance.US was not part of Binance's settlement as it was a registered business. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses what we know so far and the implications for the future of Binance.

Nov 29, 2023

BLUR, the native token of NFT platform Blur, surged to a high of 22% last Friday after being listed on Binance's convert feature, which allows Binance customers to buy and sell assets without going through a traditional order book. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."

Nov 28, 2023

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest crypto stories of the day, including Binance founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao remaining in the U.S. for the moment, as a federal judge considers a Justice Department motion. Cathie Wood's ARK Invest sold $5.26 million of Coinbase (COIN) shares Monday as the exchange climbed to a 19-month closing high. Plus, Animoca Brands has made an investment in the TON ecosystem and become the largest validator on the TON blockchain.

Nov 28, 2023

Binance and its founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao have been treated the way they have been in the U.S. because the crypto exchange – and other centralized exchanges – represent a threat to the traditional American-led global financial system, former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes argues in a new essay posted on his Substack account. Hodder Law Firm Founder Sasha Hodder weighs in.

Nov 28, 2023

The Giving Block's 2024 crypto market outlook for nonprofits report notes that nonprofit fundraisers can benefit from the crypto market entering a new period of growth. As part of Giving Tuesday, The Giving Block co-founder Pat Duffy shares insights into the state of crypto donations and the impact of increasing regulatory pressure on the industry.

Nov 28, 2023

Bitcoin (BTC) has slipped from 18-month highs seen last week, but many crypto traders remain optimistic about a spot bitcoin ETF approval in the U.S. This comes as the Fed is expected to cut rates by 100 basis points next year, becoming the most dovish among advanced nations' central banks. GSR Markets co-founder and President Rich Rosenblum shares his crypto markets analysis.

Nov 28, 2023