Author: American Coins & Gold

Hamster Wheel: Telegram’s Social Gaming Brings Millions to Crypto
Telegram’s Hamster Kombat game has amassed 8 million users in four weeks. It shows how gaming could be a potent tool for Web3 projects looking for audiences.

How Web3 Marketing Changes the Game
Web3 promises a new relationship between brands and consumers. Fewer cookies and less tracking. More participation and ownership. This feature is part of CoinDesk’s Web3 Marketing Week.

Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein Steps Down, to Be Replaced by TradFi Veteran
Sonnenshein’s replacement will be Peter Mintzberg, currently head of strategy for asset and wealth management at Goldman Sachs.

Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein Steps Down
Sonnenshein’s replacement will be Peter Mintzberg, currently head of strategy for asset and wealth manager at Goldman Sachs

Will RFK Jr. Debate Trump or Biden? Probably Not, Prediction Market Says
Plus: Which cat-themed meme coin will hit $1 billion first?

Protocol Village: Lita Releases 'Valida ZkVM,' Claims Speed, Efficiency Advantages
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of May 16-22.

First Mover Americas: BTC, ETH Little Changed Ahead of Ether ETF Decision
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for May 20, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Craig Wright Lied to UK Court 'Extensively and Repeatedly,' Judge Writes
Judge James Mellor released his written judgement on the Crypto Open Patent Alliance vs Craig Wright case on Monday.

Ether, Bitcoin Open Asia Trading Week Flat as ETH ETF Decision, Nvidia Earnings Loom
The market has priced in a rejection for the first set of Ethereum ETFs, but there are reasons to be optimistic about an approval next year, says one fund manager.

Research Firm Favors Bitcoin 'Covered Strangle' Strategy to Enhance Portfolio Yield by 17%
Our favorite strategy is to buy Bitcoin Spot, Sell 100,000 strike call, and Sell 50,000 strike put for the December 2024 expiry, 10x research said in a note.