PlayIconNav
Crypto Prices CoinDesk 20 Index CoinDesk 20 Index

Will Canny

CoinDesk placeholder image

Will Canny is an experienced market reporter with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry. He's now covering the crypto beat as a contract reporter at CoinDesk.

Social

Recent

JPMorgan says Robinhood's Wells Notice shouldn't be an obstacle to approval of a spot ether ETF. (Shutterstock)
Markets
Robinhood
Robinhood Wells Notice Shouldn’t Deter Eventual Approval of an Ether Spot ETF: JPMorgan
Potential legal action against Robinhood should be viewed as a continued attempt by the SEC to reinforce its stance that all crypto tokens other than bitcoin and ether should...
JPMorgan says Robinhood's Wells Notice shouldn't be an obstacle to approval of a spot ether ETF. (Shutterstock)
By Will Canny
May 9, 2024 at 3:48 p.m. UTC
May 9, 2024
RobinhoodSECCryptoEnforcement
Robinhood reported a large earnings beat driven by crypto trading. (Shutterstock)
Markets
Crypto
Robinhood Delivers Big Earnings Beat Driven by Booming Crypto Trading: Analysts
The positive momentum seen in the first quarter has continued, with the platform taking in a record $5 billion in deposits in April, the analysts said.
Robinhood reported a large earnings beat driven by crypto trading. (Shutterstock)
By Will Canny
May 9, 2024 at 10:15 a.m. UTC
May 9, 2024
CryptoRobinhoodEarningsAnalyst Ratings
President Trump Delivers Remarks in New Orleans; Jan 14, 2019
Finance
Trump administration
Bitcoin Could Benefit From a Trump Win and U.S. Fiscal Dominance: Standard Chartered
A Trump election victory could be positive for crypto as his administration would likely push for a more supportive regulatory environment, the report said.
President Trump Delivers Remarks in New Orleans; Jan 14, 2019
By Will Canny
May 7, 2024 at 3:06 p.m. UTC
May 7, 2024
Trump AdministrationBitcoinAnalyst Ratings
Robinhood would likely prevail in a legal case with the SEC. (Shutterstock)
Markets
Ether
Robinhood Would Likely Win Crypto Court Case With the SEC: KBW
The platform being issued a Wells Notice by the SEC is surprising given the company’s conservative approach to digital assets listings, the report said.
Robinhood would likely prevail in a legal case with the SEC. (Shutterstock)
By Will Canny
May 7, 2024 at 9:42 a.m. UTC
May 7, 2024
EtherCryptoRobinhood
Bitcoin's recent weakness is more tied to global markets. (Coinbase)
Markets
Bitcoin
Bitcoin’s Recent Weakness Is More Tied to Global Markets Than to Anything Crypto Specific, Coinbase Says
Both equities and gold have been trading lower since reaching highs in mid-April, the report noted.
Bitcoin's recent weakness is more tied to global markets. (Coinbase)
By Will Canny
May 3, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. UTC
May 3, 2024
BitcoinGoldMarkets
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong (Coinbase video)
Markets
Coinbase
Crypto Exchange Coinbase Had a Blowout First Quarter: Analysts
The business has a number of positive catalysts including its smart wallet, Coinbase Prime, layer-2 network Base and its growing international offering, the analysts said.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong (Coinbase video)
By Will Canny
May 3, 2024 at 10:33 a.m. UTC
May 3, 2024
CoinbaseEarningsAnalyst Ratings
JPMorgan maintains its cautious stance on crypto markets. (Shutterstock)
Markets
Bitcoin
Crypto Market Sell-Off Was Driven by Retail Investors, JPMorgan Says
Crypto markets have seen significant profit taking in recent weeks with retail investors playing a bigger role than institutions, the report said.
JPMorgan maintains its cautious stance on crypto markets. (Shutterstock)
By Will Canny
May 2, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. UTC
May 2, 2024
BitcoinMarketsJPMorgan
Bitcoin volatility is falling. (Shutterstock)
Markets
Volatility
Bitcoin’s Volatility Is Falling and This Will Continue as It Matures: Fidelity
The cryptocurrency is already showing signs of maturity as its volatility drops to all-time lows on a yearly scale, the report said.
Bitcoin volatility is falling. (Shutterstock)
By Will Canny
May 2, 2024 at 11:48 a.m. UTC
May 2, 2024
VolatilityBitcoin
Bear vs Bull Market economy (Pixabay)
Finance
Bitcoin
Bitcoin Could Drop Further to as Low as $50K, Standard Chartered Says
The cryptocurrency is now trading below the average spot ETF purchase price of about $58K, and this could trigger liquidations, the bank said in a report.
Bear vs Bull Market economy (Pixabay)
By Will Canny
May 1, 2024 at 2:37 p.m. UTC
May 1, 2024
BitcoinMarketsStandard charteredAnalysts
Paradigm co-founder Fred Ehrsam (Brady Dale/CoinDesk)
Finance
Exclusive
Paradigm Special Counsel Has Left the Crypto-Focused VC Firm
Rodrigo Seira has rejoined Cooley LLP, the law firm where he worked previously, according to his LinkedIn profile.
Paradigm co-founder Fred Ehrsam (Brady Dale/CoinDesk)
By Will CannyIan Allison
Apr 30, 2024 at 3:32 p.m. UTC
Apr 30, 2024
ExclusiveParadigm