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Crypto Markets Take a Wild Ride Following Surprise Binance/FTX Deal

Investors are seeking answers to a multitude of questions about the mega deal involving the two crypto exchanges. Will price volatility continue beyond Tuesday?

Changpeng Zhao ,CEO of Binance, at Consensus Singapore 2018 (CoinDesk)

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FTX/Alameda Questions Hold the Spotlight as US Midterm Election, Inflation Data Loom

A drop below $22 could mean a more significant ride down for FTT.

FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (Craig Barritt/Getty Images)

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Recent Moving Average Crossover May Signal Higher Bitcoin Prices This Month

A crossover of the 10- and 50-day moving averages has historically been a positive signal. BTC’s lack of volatility, however, may interfere.

(Midjourney/CoinDesk)

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Goodbye, CoinDesk 20 – Hello, CoinDesk Market Index

Our aging list of the crypto assets that matter most to the market has a spiritual successor: the CoinDesk Market Index.

(Francois Nel/Getty Images)

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India Seeing Spike in Drug Smuggling Using Crypto, Home Minister Says

Amit Shah made the remarks as authorities are reportedly looking at three Indian crypto exchanges for allegedly facilitating transactions of illegal drugs.

Amit Shah speaking at a regional meeting on drug trafficking and national security in Gujarat, India. (Twitter.com/AmitShah)

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IRS Expands Key US Tax Language to Include NFTs

Newly released draft instructions for the 2022 tax year change the language from “virtual currency” to broader “digital assets.”

The IRS' headquarters in Washington. (Zach Gibson/Getty Images)

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Here’s How Crypto Is Helping Ukraine Amid Russian Attacks

With approximately $120 million raised from multiple crypto initiatives, Ukraine’s Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation Alex Bornyakov discusses the role of cryptocurrencies in Ukraine’s military operations amid Russia’s invasion of the country. Plus, his insight on crypto sanctions and the recent market turbulence.

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Gemini Cuts 10% of Staff, Blaming ‘Turbulent’ Crypto Market

Cryptocurrency exchange and custodian Gemini will lay off about 10% of its employees, blaming it on the “turbulent” crypto market. “The Hash” panel discusses how layoffs and hiring freezes might affect the momentum of the crypto industry. Plus, what to do if you are left with no jobs.

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This Tiny Blockchain Startup’s Tangle With SEC Could End Up as Landmark Case

Whether LBRY’s tokens are deemed securities could set an even bigger precedent than Ripple’s higher-profile SEC suit.

LBRY has likened the SEC's pursuit to that of the relentless French inspector Javert from Les Miserables. (Gustave Brion via Wikipedia, modified by CoinDesk)

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Your Clients May Already Own Crypto. Here’s How to Hold It

How do we advise clients on an asset we can’t (yet) handle directly?

(Viktor Forgacs/Unsplash)