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A Pre-Consensus Lift Amidst Lingering Recession Whispers

Following weeks of turbulence, a shift in sentiment sparked a notable crypto rally coinciding with CoinDesk's Consensus conference in Toronto, creating an atmosphere of optimism and good vibes, says CoinDesk Indices’ Andy Baehr.

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The Market Reaction to Trump's Tariffs Signals a Broader Acceptance of Bitcoin's ‘Digital Gold’ Narrative

The response of bitcoin prices to the destabilizing announcement of U.S. tariffs in April suggests the digital asset may be achieving one of its fundamental promises, says Hashdex’s Gerry O’Shea.

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Ether ETFs and Institutional Staking: What’s at Stake?

The rise of staking represents a critical point in Ethereum’s development, says SenseiNode’s Pablo Larguía.

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How Alpha-Generating Digital Asset Strategies Will Reshape Alternative Investing

Now that returns that simply mirror the broader crypto market are easily attainable, investors are looking for more ways to potentially exceed the market, says Lionsoul Global’s Gregory Mall.

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AI Crypto Agents Are Ushering in a New Era of ‘DeFAI’

The use of autonomous agents to analyze market trends, balance portfolios and even manage liquidity across decentralized exchanges is a revolution you can’t afford to ignore, says the HBAR Foundation’s Gregg Bell.

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Ethereum Is What Bitcoin Was Meant to Be

The other major cryptocurrency is becoming the global settlement layer for on-chain assets, says Advantage Blockchain’s Alec Beckman.

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Institutions Drive Bitcoin Dominance: Q1 2025 Crypto Market Analysis

A report by CoinDesk Indices provides a detailed analysis of the crypto market’s recent performance and the significant shift being driven by institutions. Dive into the results with CoinDesk’s Joshua de Vos and Jacob Joseph.

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5 Crypto Tax Mistakes That Could Trigger an IRS Audit

Be wary of these common errors that can trip up crypto investors, says Saim Akif.

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Depositary Receipts: A Critical Direct Bridge Between Crypto and TradFi

Crypto-focused ADRs could drive institutional adoption, serving as the key to unlocking the next stage of growth for digital assets, says RDC’s Ankit Mehta.

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Unlocking Private Credit’s Potential: How Tokenization Brings DeFi Innovation to Traditional Finance

DeFi’s ethos — permissionless access, composable assets and real-time settlements — are a perfect solution to private credit’s most significant pain points.

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