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The Protocol: Reinvent Ethererum, and Just Don't Break Bitcoin
In founding editor Bradley Keoun’s last issue of The Protocol, CoinDesk’s weekly newsletter devoted to blockchain technology, we’re covering Trump’s DOGE whistle and the slew of announcements from the big Ethereum conference Devcon in Bangkok.

How a 5M Crypto Fund With Big Ambitions Plans to Invest In Latin America
Hyla Fund Management wants to become the Goldman Sachs of crypto. The firm plans on launching a new Latin America crypto fund as part of its strategy.

Blockchain Analyzer 'Bubblemaps' Adds AI to Help Identify Insider-Controlled Tokens
The app’s new update seeks to boost transparency in the market by exposing token ownership patterns that may indicate centralization or manipulation.

Film Development Needs an On-Chain Business Model
The company behind hits like Wall Street, American Psycho and Conan the Barbarian has a fresh take on how to bring daring cinema to life. Here’s Sam Pressman to explain.

Senior Federal Reserve Official Who Blasted Bitcoin Now Says He'll Have an Open Mind
Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari, who previously called the cryptocurrency industry “worthless” and “nonsense,” still isn’t an uber-bull, though.

Your Idea of a Memecoin Community Is Wrong
Web3Auth co-founder and CEO Zhen Yu Yong believes that memecoins are more than community-building machines and sources of speculation. They’re a new type of liquidity vehicle applicable across modern finance.

Bitcoin Surges to New Record Over K as Strong U.S. Demand Crushes Resistance Level
Bitcoin is leading the broader crypto market higher, outperforming the CoinDesk 20 Index with its 6% advance over the past 24 hours.

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren Rises Into Role Where Crypto Sector Won't Shake Her
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren has long been held up as the crypto industry’s chief opponent in Congress, and she’s now ascending to the role as the top Democrat in the Senate Banking Committee, where she’ll be heard from on the digital assets legislation that likely needs a sign-off from that panel.

The Real Winner of the 2024 Elections: The Crypto Industry
The 2024 elections marked a significant turning point for the crypto industry, with a pro-crypto president-elect advocating for the U.S. as the “crypto capital of the planet,” paving the way for a shift from regulatory enforcement to a clearer, more predictable regulatory framework that will facilitate mainstream adoption and innovation in the sector, says Christopher Perkins.

Beating Bitcoin
Crypto market returns today exhibit a power law distribution, where a few top performers can significantly boost a portfolio’s overall results, says Felician Stratmann.