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Фірма подвоює зусилля з постачання майнерів, оскільки галузь бореться з прибутками — і Дональд Трамп обіцяє допомогу.

By Aoyon AshrafNov 7, 2024

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, including the blowout first quarter of Coinbase where the crypto exchange reported net income of $1.2 billion. Plus, Kraken's indices provider predicts that spot ETF products in Hong Kong will reach $1 billion in AUM by the end of 2024. And, Jack Dorsey's Block doubles down on bitcoin.

May 3, 2024

Last week, Jack Dorsey's fintech company Block (SQ) unveiled its self-custody bitcoin wallet Bitkey for pre-order in more than 95 countries. Block Bitcoin Wallet Lead Max Guise joins "First Mover" to discuss the significance of the launch, along with his thoughts about online privacy and self-custody. Plus, a closer look at how bitcoin transaction among wallets could improve.

Dec 13, 2023

CoinDesk Managing Editor of Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De explains what a new proposal published by the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) could mean for large nonbank payment providers, like PayPal or Jack Dorsey's Block. Plus, whether the proposed rule could impact bitcoin and other types of cryptocurrencies.

Nov 8, 2023

Block Global Head of Bitcoin Policy Melissa Netram discusses some of the hurdles in establishing a regulatory framework for crypto in the U.S. "You will see a lot of pieces of legislation and regulation trying to solve the problem for today," Netram said. "The issue is that, unfortunately, technology moves so much faster than policy."

Oct 25, 2023

Block's Global Head of Bitcoin Policy Melissa Netram joins CoinDesk's State of Crypto 2023 event in Washington, D.C. to discuss the future of bitcoin and regulatory clarity as the largest cryptocurrency by market cap rallies on renewed hopes of a spot bitcoin ETF approval. Plus, insights into Block's bitcoin hardware wallet BitKey and how it aims empower users to take control of their finances. 

Oct 25, 2023

Jack Dorsey’s FinTech company Block (SQ) will integrate its self-custody bitcoin wallet, Bitkey, with its financial services platform Cash App and the cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase. Public beta testing will also start soon. Lindsey Grossman, the business lead at Bitkey, Block's bitcoin wallet, discusses the partnerships, along with the future of self-custody.

Jun 21, 2023

Tech

Платіжна компанія може почати продавати обладнання для майнінгу Bitcoin вже наступного року.

By Eliza GkritsiApr 28, 2023

Block's head of decentralized identity Daniel Buchner joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss the company's efforts towards developing blockchain technology to verify identities online. Plus, Buchner shares his insights on mainstream adoption efforts.

Apr 27, 2023

FTX, the cryptocurrency exchange that collapsed spectacularly in November, is considering reopening at some point in the future as it navigates bankruptcy, its attorneys from Sullivan & Cromwell said in a court hearing on Wednesday. Separately, TBD, the bitcoin-focused subsidiary of Jack Dorsey’s Block (SQ), is teaming up with crypto exchange Yellow Card to enable cross-border payments in 16 countries across Africa.

Apr 12, 2023