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Indonesian Crypto Exchanges Blame Dramatic Drop in Trading Volumes Partly on High Taxes

Indonesia, one of the world's fastest adopters of crypto, saw a dramatic 60% slump in transaction volume on exchanges in 2023 compared to the previous year – and the industry says high taxes may be one factor driving traders away.In...

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Arthur Hayes Foresees 30% Bitcoin Crash Amid ‘Vicious Washout.’ Here’s Why

While crypto investors are fixated on an imminent spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) decision that could propel BTC's price even higher, Arthur Hayes, the chief investment officer of family office Maelstrom and the ex-CEO of BitMex, warned about a potential...

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First Mover Americas: Crypto ETPs Gained $2.2 Billion of Investment in 2023

This article originally appeared in First Mover, CoinDesk’s daily newsletter, putting the latest moves in crypto markets in context. Subscribe to get it in your inbox every day.Latest PricesTop StoriesInvestors poured over $2 billion into digital-asset investment exchange-traded products (ETPs)...

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Bitcoin’s Share in Crypto Futures Trading Slides as Altcoin Profits Allure Traders

Crypto traders are increasingly looking to alternative cryptocurrencies as 2023 draws to a close.The dollar value locked in the number of active futures contracts tied to bitcoin now accounts for 38% of the market-wide notional futures open interest of $30.45...

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SEC Chair Gary Gensler: ‘Far Too Many Frauds and Bankruptcies’

Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to speak with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler, recognized by CoinDesk as one of the most influential figures in the crypto industry over the past year, about how he...

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Who Won Crypto in 2023? The CoinDesk Market Index Broken Down in 6 Charts

Sure, we love to geek out about blockchain technology, and wonder if all of this might someday serve as the foundation for an entirely new-built infrastructure of digital finance. But hey, what about the money end?A cornerstone of capitalism is...

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Crypto for Advisors: The 2024 Year Ahead

2023 is winding down, and we saw a big year of cleanup within the cryptocurrency space and a lot of regulatory focus both in the U.S. and around the globe.We are on the precipice of an exciting 2024 with a...

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SEC Blasts ‘Purportedly Decentralized’ DAOs in $1.7M Settlement with BarnBridge

Crypto investments issuer BarnBridge DAO and its founders agreed to pay $1.7 million to settle allegations from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that it offered illegal crypto securities to U.S. investors.The Ethereum-based crypto project will shut down its structured...

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Financial Regulators Reiterate Call for Legislation to Address Crypto Risks

Congress still needs to pass legislation to address concerns the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) has about crypto, a new report by the intragovernmental group said Thursday.FSOC, a financial stability watchdog composed of the heads of most major U.S. financial...

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US Senator Elizabeth Warren Introduces Bill To “Crack Down” on Bitcoin And Crypto

Today, US Senator Elizabeth Warren introduced legislation to address her concerns surrounding the alleged misuse of digital currencies in illicit activities, citing money laundering, drug trafficking, sanctions evasion, and more.The bill, supported by a coalition within the Banking Committee, marks...

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