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Web3 gaming is not seeing the $4 billion fundraising highs of 2022 to 2023, but data from Game 7 DAO shows that the sector has stabilized around $1 billion as it matures. Telegram is a new standout platform for game building. Plus, many are leaving Polygon for Immutable and Arbitrum. Check out 2024 Web3 game trends with CoinDesk Anchor Christine Lee on "Chart of the Day."

Nov 14, 2024

"CoinDesk Daily" host Christine Lee breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today, as Telegram is making significant changes to its terms of service after the arrest of its CEO Pavel Durov. Plus, why it's unlikely to see a full-throated crypto policy from Kamala Harris before election and Caroline Ellison's upcoming sentencing.

Sep 24, 2024

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today, as the U.S. job growth returns slightly less than expectations in August. CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story incorrectly said Telegram had changed its policy for private chats to permit moderators to police them. According to Telegram, there has been no change; moderators were already able to review private chats if a member of that chat requested that.

Sep 6, 2024

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today, as NFT marketplace OpenSea received a notice from the SEC that it intends to pursue an enforcement action. Plus, Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was indicted in a French court, and the CEO of South Korean crypto firm Haru Invest was stabbed during his appearance in court during a trial for fraud.

Aug 29, 2024

Toncoin is down over 17% in the last 7 days after French media reported that Pavel Durov the CEO of Telegram was arrested as part of a warrant issued by OFIM. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents the "Chart of the Day."

Aug 26, 2024

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today, as Telegram announced in a statement that the messaging platform fully complies with European Union law after the arrest of its CEO Pavel Durov. Plus, India's retail CBDC pilot, and Hong Kong's regulator speaks up on crypto exchanges seeking full licenses in the region.

Aug 26, 2024

Bitcoin, ether and most other crypto majors were flat in Asia as the region's business week began but TON became one of the highlights of the Monday session. The digital asset associated with Telegram surged more than 13% on the week as HashKey announced a partnership with the project. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents the "Chart of the Day."

Aug 19, 2024

CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest movements in the TON ecosystem, with a focus on its new $40 million venture fund aimed at investing in consumer apps. Plus, the surge in its native token toncoin in the past year and how the venture fund could help Telegram achieve its goal of becoming an "everything app."

Aug 14, 2024

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, including a Bloomberg report that says investors could see approval as early as next Monday for spot bitcoin and spot ether ETFs. Plus, insights on the partnership between the TON ecosystem and HashKey Group to drive crypto on-ramping in Telegram. And, 'bitcoin sign guy' is auctioning the "Buy Bitcoin" sign he held up during Janet Yellen's testimony.

Apr 12, 2024

TON Network's native token, toncoin (TON), has risen by more than 60% in two days after Pavel Durov, founder of messaging app Telegram, revealed plans for an initial public offering (IPO). CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents the "The Chart of the Day."

Mar 13, 2024