Welcome to The Protocol, CoinDesk's weekly wrap-up of the most important stories in cryptocurrency tech development. I'm Ben Schiller, CoinDesk’s Opinion and Features editor.In this issue:Movement Labs rolls out dev…

Are we witnessing the dawn of PolicyFi?In an earlier article on why memecoins matter, I argued that memecoins are ushering in a new era of civic engagement by forming speculative…

Crypto asset manager Bitwise has uploaded documents to launch an exchange-traded fund (ETF) tied to the price of dogecoin (DOGE), a filing with the US. Securities and Exchange Commission on…

Lorien Gabel has spent decades building internet infrastructure companies, from ISPs to cloud security firms. In 2018, recognizing the transformative potential of proof-of-stake networks, he co-founded Figment, which has since…

With his U.S. Senate confirmation behind him, Scott Bessent is in place to be the top financial official of President Donald Trump's administration, where he'll be among those fulfilling the…

Elon Musk, picked by President Donald Trump to lead the new Department of Government Efficiency, proposed using blockchain technology as part of the operation, Bloomberg reported.Musk suggested that using a…

Jessie A Ellis Jan 25, 2025 19:54 Arkham Exchange has announced the listing of MELANIA for both spot and perpetual trading pairs, expanding its trading offerings. Arkham Exchange has announced…

Iris Coleman Jan 25, 2025 18:23 Discover the latest projects on BNB Chain, spanning AI, DeFi, gaming, and more. Explore how these initiatives are shaping the Web3 landscape. BNB Chain…

Alvin Lang Jan 25, 2025 18:05 Telegram introduces six new features, including blockchain integration for gifts, enhancing user interaction and engagement on the platform. Telegram has announced a significant update…

James Ding Jan 25, 2025 17:36 Ben Leventhal, CEO of BlackBird, is transforming the restaurant industry using cryptocurrency, sharing insights and lessons from his entrepreneurial journey. Ben Leventhal, a prominent…