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Genesis Global Trading to End Over-the-Counter Crypto Trading in US
Cryptocurrency // September 05, 2023

Genesis Global Trading, a U.S.-focused spot crypto trading business, will shut down its over-the-counter trading platform on Sept. 18. In an email sent to clients, the company stated that all trades must be settled by Sept. 21, and all remaining open accounts will be closed...

Report: CoinDesk to Change Hands in $125 Million Deal
Cryptocurrency // July 20, 2023

A syndicate of investors is reportedly poised to take control of cryptocurrency-focused media company CoinDesk. The investor group is led by Matthew Roszak of Tally Capital, a private investment firm focused on crypto and blockchain-based technologies, and Peter Vessenes of Capital6, a venture capital firm, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Thursday (July...

Report: CoinDesk Considers Putting Itself Up for Sale
Cryptocurrency // January 19, 2023

Cryptocurrency-centric news outlet CoinDesk is reportedly seeking a buyer. CEO Kevin Worth told the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) the company had hired investment bankers at Lazard Ltd. to examine options that include a full or a partial sale.  “Over the last few months, we have received numerous inbound indications...

Bitcoin Daily: CoinDesk Acquires Crypto Index TradeBlock; Bitcoin.com Co-Founder Sues Bridge.link For Misleading Investors
Bitcoin // January 05, 2021

CoinDesk has acquired digital asset index TradeBlock, the cryptocurrency news platform announced in a press release Tuesday (Jan. 5). TradeBlock provides price references, customizable algorithms and other cryptocurrency data. With its acquisition, CoinDesk plans to invest and expand TradeBlock’s enterprise trading tools and order management...

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Regulated Digital Assets Exchange Bullish Acquires Media Company CoinDesk

November 20, 2023
Bullish, a regulated digital assets exchange, has acquired CoinDesk, a media, events and data company serving the global cryptocurrency economy. The move aims to accelerate CoinDesk’s global expansion and growth, the companies said in a Monday (Nov. 20) press release. Bullish plans to inject capital into CoinDesk’s growth initiatives, enabling the launch of new services, […]

Report: CoinDesk to Change Hands in $125 Million Deal

July 20, 2023
A syndicate of investors is reportedly poised to take control of cryptocurrency-focused media company CoinDesk. The investor group is led by Matthew Roszak of Tally Capital, a private investment firm focused on crypto and...

Report: CoinDesk Considers Putting Itself Up for Sale

January 19, 2023
Cryptocurrency-centric news outlet CoinDesk is reportedly seeking a buyer. CEO Kevin Worth told the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) the company had hired investment bankers at Lazard Ltd. to examine options that include a full...

Bitcoin Daily: CoinDesk Acquires Crypto Index TradeBlock; Bitcoin.com Co-Founder Sues Bridge.link For Misleading Investors

January 05, 2021
CoinDesk has acquired digital asset index TradeBlock, the cryptocurrency news platform announced in a press release Tuesday (Jan. 5). TradeBlock provides price references, customizable algorithms and other cryptocurrency data. With...