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LATEST: @Ledger has hired former Circle executive John Andrews as CFO as it expands its U.S. footprint ahead of a potential IPO.

You miss all the shots you don't take. Live footage of you at Consensus and the most important people in Crypto, all in Miami at the same time

.@Grayscale joins @Consensus2026 as a 5 Block Sponsor. Meet us in Miami this May to explore how their crypto investment products are building the infrastructure for institutional adoption of digital assets.

OPINION: How CoinDesk PitchFest at @Consensus2026 has become a real funding launchpad for early-stage builders. Past winners like TransCrypts and zkMe secured major funding post-event, Miami 2026 debuts a focus on solo AI agent startups. coindesk.com/opinion/2026/0…

JUST IN: President Trump and the White House have just released a "National AI Legislative Framework." The framework attempts to enable the U.S. to "win the AI race and deliver its benefits to the American people."

The CoinDesk 20 is currently trading at 2039.71, up 0.2% (+4.1) since 4 p.m. ET on Thursday. Fourteen of 20 assets are trading higher. Leaders: $APT (+6.3%) and $BCH (+2.5%). Laggards: $AAVE (-1.0%) and $NEAR (-0.6%). trib.al/ag3ErDh

@FranciscoMemor reports: coindesk.com/markets/2026/0…

NEW: @Coinbase launches stock perpetual futures for non-U.S. traders, offering 24/7 exposure to U.S. equities including Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, and S&P 500 ETFs with up to 20x leverage.

Thrilled to have won "Best Cryptocurrency Index Provider" by @ETFExpress in the European ETF Awards last night. These awards are voted on by peers which makes this win extra special. Thank you to everyone who voted and congratulations to the winners and nominees!

TODAY: A 13-year dormant Bitcoin wallet moved 2,100 $BTC ($147.7M) for the first time since July 4, 2012, when the same amount was worth just $13,685.

Crypto markets—and the millions of Americans who participate in them—deserve long-overdue clarity. Under President @realDonaldTrump's leadership, we are well on our way. My latest in @CoinDesk with SEC Commissioners @HesterPeirce and Mark Uyeda ⬇️ ow.ly/5z2050YwxI5

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JUST IN: Europe's largest asset manager Amundi (€2.3T AUM) and @Spiko_finance launch tokenized mutual fund SAFO powered by @Chainlink, offering 24/7 transferability and near-instant settlement.

@godbole17 reports: coindesk.com/markets/2026/0…

INSIGHT: @Ripple survey of 1,000+ finance leaders shows 72% view digital assets as table stakes for competitiveness, 74% see stablecoins as cash-flow tools, and 89% prioritize digital asset custody.

INSIGHT: Gen Z has the highest risk appetite of any generation — not because they're reckless, but because they "feel financially behind." Source: Northwestern Mutual

@SECPaulSAtkins, @HesterPeirce and Mark Uyeda write: coindesk.com/opinion/2026/0…

OPINION: Crypto markets – and the American people – deserve clarity.

Your daily essential crypto market analysis: coindesk.com/daybook-us/

Capital is rotating into stablecoins as $BTC slipped below $70K and the Fed offers no relief. Crypto Daybook Americas, presented by @Nexo,

.@FTX_Official distributes another $2.2B to creditors, Bitcoin slips below $70K on a hawkish Fed, and the SEC greenlights @Nasdaq's tokenized securities trading proposal. @JennSanasie has what you need to know on CoinDesk Daily. CoinDesk Media Network x @Nexo.