It was a pretty positive week for crypto as prices rose, big deals were signed, and stablecoins continued to penetrate deep into the financial system. Even ETH, a perennial downer of late, rose sharp… [+1763 chars]

PLUS: Coinbase's big deal; Pectra upgrade; stablecoins penetrate; bitcoin lending returns.

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CoinDesk Weekly Recap: Even ETH Is Up

Wall Street analysts passed mixed judgement on Coinbase (COIN) after its first-quarter earnings miss and a $2.9 billion acquisition, with some downgrading near-term forecasts and others pointing to l… [+3902 chars]

The crypto exchange's broadening product suite and dominant U.S. market position set it up well for the long term, many analysts said.

Coinbase Divides Wall Street Analysts After Earnings Miss, Deribit Takeover

CoinDesk Indices presents its daily market update, highlighting the performance of leaders and laggards in the CoinDesk 20 Index.
The CoinDesk 20 is currently trading at 3138.72, up 6.0% (+178.07) s… [+246 chars]

NEAR Protocol (NEAR) joined Uniswap (UNI) as a top performer, gaining 11.7%.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Uniswap (UNI) Surges 13.5% as Index Trades Higher

Shaurya is the Co-Leader of the CoinDesk tokens and data team in Asia with a focus on crypto derivatives, DeFi, market microstructure, and protocol analysis.
Shaurya holds over $1,000 in BTC, ETH, S… [+467 chars]

Crypto Daybook Americas: PEPE Signals Altcoin Frenzy as Rampant Ether Outpaces Bitcoin

EXch served as a hub for over $1.9 billion in illicit crypto transfers, authorities said, with funds tied to both high-profile hacks and phishing operations.

Germany Seizes $38M From Crypto Platform Suspected of Laundering Bybit, Genesis Hack Proceeds

Bitcoin's (BTC) rally is gaining momentum, with institutions stepping up their exposure to the leading cryptocurrency through Deribit's BTC options market.
"Panning out over just the last week shows… [+1545 chars]

Panning out over just the last week shows a much bigger sign of institutional positioning on BTC, Deribit said.

Bitcoin Sees Surge in Institutional Confidence, Deribit-Listed BTC Options Market Reveals

“We believe that there are certain advantages to integrating XRP and its related infrastructure into its healthcare ecosystem,” the firm said in the release.

Florida Pharma Firm Will Use XRP for Real-Time Payments in $50M Financing Deal

Bears are nursing their highest losses over two years as majors surged as much as 20%.

Explosive ETH, ADA, DOGE Moves Spur $800M in Short Liquidations, Highest Since 2023

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