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Crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) reported Q1 revenue of $773 million, exceeding analyst estimates of $655 million, according to FactSet, and up from Q4 revenue of $629 million. Compass Point Research senior research and policy analyst Chase White discusses the latest earnings report, along with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong's latest comments about plans for the crypto exchange to stay in the U.S.

May 5, 2023

The U.S. added 253,000 jobs in April, up from a downwardly revised 165,000 in March and ahead of economist forecasts for 180,000, according to a report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). CoinDesk Senior Markets Reporter of Asia Sam Reynolds explains how to interpret this latest economic data amid lingering inflation concerns and recent turmoil in the banking sector.

May 5, 2023

Layer 1 blockchain Sui launched its mainnet this week, as it aims to edge out rivals like Aptos and other DeFi heavyweights. Evan Cheng, co-founder and CEO of the blockchain's core contributor Mysten Labs, shares insights into the benefits and opportunities of Sui and how it aims to stand out from the competition. Plus, Cheng reflects on the lessons learned from previously working on the Meta-led Diem project, formerly known as Libra.

May 5, 2023

A number of potential presidential candidates have recently taken a strong stance against central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). CoinDesk's Emily Parker, executive director of global content, discusses why the issue is likely to be a talking point during the upcoming presidential election and why privacy concerns are forcing some lawmakers to "sound the alarm."

May 5, 2023

Coinbase Borrow’s customers received an email on Wednesday informing them that May 10 will be the last day to take out new loans with the exchange's borrowing program. Plus, in separate announcements, Fedi announced it raised $17 million in Series A funding, while OpenSats tweeted it received $10 million in additional funding.

May 4, 2023

According to TradingView data, bitcoin's (BTC) dominance rate, measuring the cryptocurrency's share in the broader market, has risen sharply since the onset of the ongoing U.S. banking sector instability almost two months ago. CoinDesk Senior Research Analyst George Kaloudis presents "The Chart of The Day."

May 4, 2023

Bitcoin (BTC) remains in a tight range on Thursday amid low trading volume and undisturbed by the Fed’s widely expected 25 basis point interest rate hike the previous day and the latest mildly encouraging data that suggests the hot jobs market might be weakening. Digital asset strategist Joe Orsini weighs in on bitcoin's dominance rate and how the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization is reacting to recent U.S. banking sector jitters.

May 4, 2023

As part of our "CoinDesk Turns 10" series looking back at seminal stories from crypto history, "All About Bitcoin" closely examines the rise and fall of defunct crypto exchange Mt. Gox with author, journalist and CoinDesk contributor Jeff Wilser.

May 4, 2023

Nate Chastain, the former head of product at non-fungible token (NFT) platform OpenSea, was convicted of money laundering and wire fraud in a federal court in New York on Wednesday, according to a report from Reuters. Chastain made approximately $50,000 by buying and trading NFTs with insider knowledge from his position at OpenSea. "The Hash" panel discusses the case.

May 4, 2023

Nigeria's government approved a national blockchain policy on Wednesday as part of the country's effort to transition to a digital economy. The policy announcement makes no mention of crypto, which the government cracked down on in 2021. "The Hash" panel discusses the outlook for Nigeria's blockchain-powered economy.

May 4, 2023