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Wright claims he’s Bitcoin White Paper author Satoshi Nakamoto and holds intellectual property rights on numerous cryptocurrencies

DOGE jumped 10% on Tuesday, its biggest single-day percentage gain since April 3.

PLUS: At least one bitcoin price indicator suggests that BTC may be turning slightly upward soon, writes a CoinDesk analyst, while Tribe Capital's managing partner sees a DeFi "resurgence."

The law will officially enter into force at a date determined by Namibia’s Ministry of Finance.

The announcement followed crypto exchange Binance receiving similar permission from the Abu Dhabi regulator in November 2022.

Second quarter layoffs continue apace after more than 136,000 employees were cut by major U.S. companies in the first quarter of 2023.

At the height of the Covid pandemic, Miami — the new home of soccer superstar Lionel Messi — emerged as an unlikely destination for individuals seeking an escape from lockdowns and a return to normal life — to the extent that was possible.

“Elon clearly has an affinity for DOGE, almost as part of a running joke, but I wouldn’t be surprised if he actually went through with enabling payments via DOGE.”

Regulators view Bitcoin and other proof-of-work cryptocurrencies as commodities. But mining firms can still trip over securities regulations if they’re not careful. This story is part of CoinDesk's Mining Week.

A 25 basis point rate hike on Wednesday is a foregone conclusion. The question is whether the Fed will continue to raise rates in subsequent months.

Crypto traders are buying up DOGE in hopes of the token playing a larger role on Twitter, which rebranded as “everything app” X on Monday.

Korea's major law firms are planning to launch special teams to represent clients in legal cases involving cryptocurrency, in a timely move to expand their client base in the nascent digital industry.