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Vlad Tenev: A Driving Force in the Crypto Space
Vlad Tenev, the CEO and co-founder of Robinhood, has been instrumental in transforming the trading app into a major player in the cryptocurrency market. Featured in CoinDesk's Most Influential 2025 list, Tenev has overseen the expansion of Robinhood's services to include blockchain development, staking, and the introduction of new tokens for US users, such as XRP, SOL, and BNB. The company's $200…
Dec. 17, 2025, 3 p.m.
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Law Enforcement in Spain Dismantles Cryptocurrency Kidnapping Ring Following Fatal Assault
In a major operation, Spanish authorities apprehended five individuals and charged four others in Denmark in connection with the kidnapping and murder of a cryptocurrency owner. The arrests were made on Thursday, marking the dismantling of a cross-border cryptocurrency theft ring. The investigation was initiated in April after a woman reported to the police in Málaga that she and her partner had …
Dec. 14, 2025, 1 p.m.
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Italian Soccer Club Juventus Rejects Tether's Acquisition Offer
The bid by Tether, a leading stablecoin issuer, to acquire Italian soccer club Juventus has been rejected by Exor, the majority shareholder. Exor's board of directors unanimously turned down the offer, stating that it has no intention of selling its shares to Tether or any other third party. Tether had announced its bid to purchase Exor's 65.4% stake in an all-cash deal, citing its admiration for…
Dec. 13, 2025, 4:40 p.m.
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The Rise of Physical Threats: Cryptocurrency's Newest Challenge
Despite being virtual, cryptocurrencies are not immune to real-world physical dangers. This year, a surge in violent attacks using physical force, intimidation, and fear to steal cryptocurrency has become a significant concern. The 'wrench attack,' once a humorous reference to the limitations of encryption, has become a harsh reality. From Paris to New York, and Sweden to Thailand, a new wave of …
Dec. 10, 2025, 3 p.m.
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Pump.fun: A Revolutionary Force in Crypto
Pump.fun, a pioneering memecoin platform, emerged as a highly influential and divisive player in the crypto landscape this year, driving a wave of token creation, speculative trading, and retail investor participation. This feature is part of CoinDesk's Most Influential 2025 list. Launched in early 2024, Pump.fun enabled users to create tokens in seconds for a negligible cost, without requiring c…
Dec. 10, 2025, 3 p.m.
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Unveiling CoinDesk's Most Influential Figures of 2025
Welcome to CoinDesk's Most Influential 2025 compilation. This year has been marked by notable milestones, including Bitcoin reaching an all-time high of $126,000 and Ethereum undergoing significant network upgrades. Solana has made inroads into Wall Street, while retail and institutional traders have gained greater access to cryptocurrency markets through innovative products like exchange-traded …
Dec. 8, 2025, 3:30 p.m.
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Billionaire Investor Tim Draper Predicts Bitcoin Will Surpass the US Dollar Within a Decade
Billionaire venture capitalist Tim Draper has made a bold prediction that within the next decade, bitcoin will replace the US dollar as the dominant global currency. In an interview, Draper stated that once bitcoin becomes widely accepted for everyday transactions, including paying taxes, there will be no need to hold onto traditional currency. He believes that the rise of decentralized technolog…
May 13, 2025, 2:09 p.m.
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Swiss National Bank Turns Down Proposal to Include Bitcoin in Reserves
The Swiss National Bank has opted not to hold bitcoin reserves due to concerns about the cryptocurrency market's liquidity and volatility. At the bank's General Assembly meeting, SNB President Martin Schlegel stated, "The market liquidity of cryptocurrencies, even if it appears sufficient at times, is particularly questionable during crises. Additionally, cryptocurrencies are known for their high…
April 25, 2025, 9:03 p.m.
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CoinDesk Unveils Consensus 2026 in Miami
CoinDesk has officially announced that Consensus, a premier crypto conference, will be held in Miami, Florida, in 2026. The event, scheduled for May 5-7, will take place at the Miami Beach Convention Center. As the longest-running large-scale crypto event, Consensus is renowned for bridging the gap between various industry stakeholders. Since its inception in 2015 in New York City, Consensus has …
April 25, 2025, 6:59 p.m.
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U.S. Customs Crackdown: Bitcoin Mining Firms' Tactics to Avoid Import Fees
The bitcoin mining industry has been known to undervalue shipments of mining rigs to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to reduce import charges. With the Trump administration's increased tariffs on goods from around the world, this practice has become more significant. According to Jill Ford, founder of BitFord Digital, a firm that procures equipment for miners, industry members often declar…
April 22, 2025, 12:30 p.m.