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Magazine
Satoshi may have needed an alias, but can we say the same?
“If you are running a multi-million-dollar protocol, it’s not wise to remain anonymous. You need to be visible to ensure that you won’t suddenly rug-pull and get away with it.”
Magazine
Apr 14, 2022
https://cointelegraph.comhttps://cointelegraph.com/magazine/2022/04/14/satoshi-needed-alias-but-crypto-anonymity-now-questioned
News
Bitpanda to provide crypto custody with the acquisition of FCA-approved Trustology
Bitpanda said the Trustology acquisition would be the first step toward launching its prime brokerage service Bitpanda Pro.
Prashant Jha
Feb 22, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitpanda-to-provide-crypto-custody-with-the-acquisition-of-fca-approved-trustology
News
Crypto investor Katie Haun raises $1.5 billion for Web3 venture fund
The largest-ever venture fund for a solo female partner will invest in Web3 projects through two funds: a $500 million early-stage fund and a $1 billion acceleration fund.
Jesse Coghlan
Mar 23, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-investor-katie-haun-raises-1-5-billion-for-web3-venture-fund
News
Hermès reveals plans for Metaverse fashion shows, crypto and NFTs
The trademark application comes months after filing a lawsuit against NFT project MetaBirkins for allegedly using its Birkin brand to sell digital collectibles.
Judith BannermanQuist
Sep 01, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/hermes-reveals-plans-for-metaverse-fashion-shows-crypto-and-nfts
Breaking news
Bitcoin celebrates halfway to the halving with new hash rate record
The Bitcoin hash rate hit another all-time high and the 105,000th block since the last halving was mined, marking the halfway to the next halving.
Joseph Hall
May 05, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-celebrates-halfway-to-the-halving-with-new-hash-rate-record
Market Update
Bitcoin bulls scramble to defend $40,000 as the crypto market sell-off intensifies
BTC and altcoins were hit by a round of selling as analysts say the macroeconomic climate threatens to push Bitcoin price below $40,000.
Jordan Finneseth
Feb 18, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-bulls-scramble-to-defend-40-000-as-the-crypto-market-sell-off-intensifies
News
Many crypto asset activities pose ‘novel risks‘ to banks, says Fed vice chair for supervision
Michael Barr suggested that financial institutions engage with U.S. regulators to ensure “safe, sound, and legally permissible” activities regarding the use cases of innovative technologies.
Turner Wright
Oct 12, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/many-crypto-asset-activities-pose-novel-risks-to-banks-says-fed-vice-chair-for-supervision
News
Shiba Inu founder deletes social media posts, steps down from community
“I am just some guy of no consequence tapping at a keyboard and I am replaceable. I am Ryoshi,” the Shiba Inu founder previously stated.
Brian Quarmby
May 31, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/shiba-inu-founder-deletes-social-media-posts-steps-down-from-community
News
Propy partners with Abra to provide crypto-backed real estate loans
Cryptocurrency investors now have more options for purchasing property without having to sell their digital assets outright.
Sam Bourgi
Apr 28, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/propy-partners-with-abra-to-provide-crypto-backed-real-estate-loans
Market Update
Bitcoin returns to $37K amid warnings that BTC price 'needs to go lower'
Not tackling even lower levels "seems wrong," one analyst says, while another popular trader demands a $40,000 reclaim for Bitcoin price to flip "full bull."
William Suberg
Jan 28, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-returns-to-37k-amid-warnings-that-btc-price-needs-to-go-lower
Price Analysis
Price analysis 11/16: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, ADA, DOGE, MATIC, DOT, UNI, LTC
The recovery in BTC and altcoins fizzled out fast, suggesting that investors continue to maintain a risk-off stance to all cryptocurrencies.
Rakesh Upadhyay
Nov 16, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/price-analysis-11-16-btc-eth-bnb-xrp-ada-doge-matic-dot-uni-ltc
News
CFTC commissioner compares crypto contagion risk to 2008 financial crisis
The commissioner warnes that vulnerabilities seen within the crypto markets are similar to those seen during the global financial crisis and calls for the agency to be given additional authority.
Luke Huigsloot
Oct 28, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/cftc-commissioner-compares-crypto-contagion-risk-to-2008-financial-crisis
News
$160M stolen from crypto market maker Wintermute
The CEO of Wintermute has stated that it is “open” to treating the hack as a white hat hack and would speak to the attacker.
Joseph Hall
Sep 20, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/160-million-stolen-from-crypto-market-maker-wintermute
News
MetaMask warns Apple users over iCloud phishing attacks
The firm warned that If an Apple user has enabled automatic iCloud backups of their MetaMask wallet data, their seed phrase is being stored online.
Brian Quarmby
Apr 18, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/metamask-warns-apple-users-over-icloud-phishing-attacks
News
Mark Zuckerberg’s stablecoin project, Diem, officially shuts down
The Diem stablecoin project is shutting down after more than two years of efforts to launch the digital currency.
Helen Partz
Feb 01, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/mark-zuckerberg-s-stablecoin-project-diem-officially-shuts-down
News
Italian government will provide $46 million in subsidies for blockchain projects
All companies developing IoT, AI or blockchain technology will be eligible to apply for government subsidies provided the funds will be used in specific sectors, such as health.
Turner Wright
Jul 05, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/italian-government-will-provide-46-million-in-subsidies-for-blockchain-projects
News
Wait-and-see approach: 3/4 of Bitcoin supply now illiquid
Around 76% of the total circulating Bitcoin supply is now illiquid according to on-chain analytics from Glassnode.
Martin Young
Jan 05, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/wait-and-see-approach-3-4-of-bitcoin-supply-now-illiquid
Altcoin Watch
Alchemy Pay gains 77% after exchange listings and cross-chain integrations
A fresh round of exchange listings and a cross-chain launch on the Binance Smart Chain have boosted ACH price by 77%.
Jordan Finneseth
Feb 09, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/alchemy-pay-gains-77-after-exchange-listings-and-cross-chain-integrations
News
Silvergate faces class-action lawsuit over FTX and Alameda dealings
The suit is looking to hold Silvergate accountable for its alleged roles in transferring FTX user deposits to Alameda bank accounts.
Ezra Reguerra
Dec 16, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/silvergate-faces-class-action-lawsuit-over-ftx-and-alameda-dealings
News
Circle starts pouring money into its Reserve Fund, aims to fill it in 2023
The Circle Reserve Fund is managed by BlackRock under the custody of Bank of New York Mellon.
David Attlee
Nov 04, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/circle-starts-pouring-money-into-its-reserve-fund-aims-to-fill-it-in-2023
Market Analysis
Bitcoin traders anticipate new yearly lows after BTC’s $25K rejection — Data disagrees
Should traders expect further downside after BTC failed to hold above $25,000?
Marcel Pechman
Aug 16, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-traders-anticipate-new-yearly-lows-after-btc-s-25k-rejection-data-disagrees
News
Nifty News: NFT marketplace says no to opt-in royalties, Visa jumps on World Cup NFTs and more
A new NFT marketplace is giving a hard pass to optional royalties, bucking the trend and NFTs are getting a new home on Ripple’s XRPL.
Felix Ng
Nov 02, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/nifty-news-nft-marketplace-says-no-to-opt-in-royalties-visa-jumps-on-world-cup-nfts-and-more
Analysis
SEC v. Ripple: Here’s how two 2012 memos can turn the tide in the milestone crypto case
We will soon know if Ripple’s executives were warned of the possibility of an SEC lawsuit ahead of XRP’s launch.
Kirill Bryanov
Feb 16, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/sec-v-ripple-here-s-how-two-2012-memos-can-turn-the-tide-in-the-milestone-crypto-case
Market Analysis
Ethereum gone wrong? Here are 3 signs to keep an eye on during the Merge
The Ethereum merge is fast approaching and those with assets at stake should keep a close eye on the following data sources.
Marcel Pechman
Sep 05, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/ethereum-gone-wrong-here-are-3-signs-to-keep-an-eye-on-during-the-merge
News
Deutsche Bank analysts see Bitcoin recovering to $28K by December
Deutsche Bank analysts forecast a 30% recovery for Bitcoin by December driven by correlation to S&P 500.
Gareth Jenkinson
Jul 01, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/deutsche-bank-analysts-see-bitcoin-recovering-to-28k-by-december
News
$3.9 billion lost in the cryptocurrency market in 2022: Report
The report from Immunefi revealed hacks to have been the main cause of related losses.
Judith BannermanQuist
Jan 06, 2023
https://cointelegraph.com/news/3-9-billion-lost-in-the-cryptocurrency-market-in-2022-report
News
Mastercard adds 7 blockchain startups to its crypto accelerator
The crypto gateway provider Fasset and Singapore’s Digital Treasures Center are among the startups entering the latest Mastercard Start Path program.
Helen Partz
Nov 03, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/mastercard-adds-7-blockchain-startups-to-its-crypto-accelerator
News
The Merge brings down Ethereum’s network power consumption by over 99.9%
Before the Merge upgrade, in 2022, the energy consumption of Ethereum ranged between 46.31 terawatt hour (TWh) per year to 93.98 TWh per year.
Arijit Sarkar
Oct 29, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/the-merge-brings-down-ethereum-s-network-power-consumption-by-over-99-9
News
Class action lawsuit claims Solana’s SOL is an unregistered security
Plaintiffs claim that Solana’s SOL token is a centralized security with insiders profiting immensely while retail traders got rekt.
Martin Young
Jul 08, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/class-action-lawsuit-claims-solana-s-sol-is-an-unregistered-security
Markets News
FTX Token, BNB and Solana soar after Binance CEO inks potential deal to acquire FTX
SOL and FTX Token saw a sharp rebound after headlines that Binance would acquire FTX due to liquidity issues, but will the upside last?
Kyle White
Nov 08, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/ftx-token-bnb-and-solana-soar-after-binance-ceo-inks-potential-deal-to-acquire-ftx
News
FarmVille developer Zynga set to release first NFT game this year
Mobile gaming giant Zynga has outlined new plans for NFT-based games and Web3 acquisitions coming in 2022
Brian Quarmby
Feb 10, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/farmville-developer-zynga-set-to-release-first-nft-game-this-year
News
LeBron James and Crypto.com team up for blockchain education initiative
The education initiative aims to help 1,600 school children in LeBron James' hometown. But not every Crypto.com user seems to be happy about the partnership.
Zhiyuan Sun
Jan 28, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/lebron-james-and-crypto-com-team-up-for-blockchain-education-initiative
News
Terra projects band together in migration to Polygon ecosystem
Projects formerly running on the fallen Terra blockchain have collaborated to help each other migrate over to the Polygon layer-2 network.
Brian Newar
Jul 11, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/terra-projects-band-together-in-migration-to-polygon-ecosystem
Sponsored
Web3 social media app that rewards creators with crypto goes live on App Store
The next step in the evolution of the creator economy is post-to-earn.
Sarah Jansen
Apr 01, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/web3-social-media-app-that-rewards-creators-with-crypto-goes-live-on-app-store
Newsletter
Bitcoin and Ethereum gave back their gains, but has anything actually changed?
Bullish crypto momentum fizzled after Fed Chair Powell poured cold water on investors’ hopes that a positive CPI report would trigger a trend change, but higher time frames remain interesting.
Big Smokey
Dec 16, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-and-ethereum-gave-back-their-gains-but-has-anything-actually-changed
Analysis
The ‘godfather of crypto’ wants to create a privacy-focused CBDC: Here’s how
David Chaum explained his game plan to create a CBDC that would also be appreciated by the crypto ecosystem in an exclusive interview.
Erhan Kahraman
Jan 03, 2023
https://cointelegraph.com/news/the-godfather-of-crypto-wants-to-create-a-privacy-focused-cbdc-here-s-how
News
El Salvador's Bitcoin wallet Chivo scores $52M in remittances in 2022
El Salvador payment app Chivo processed $52 million in remittances over the past six months, as expatriates make use of commission-free BTC transfers.
Gareth Jenkinson
Jul 06, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/el-salvador-s-bitcoin-wallet-chivo-scores-52m-in-remittances-in-2022
News
Avalanche growth sparks third-party cross-chain bridges
Avalanche blockchain launched its own official Ethereum bridge in 2021, but now a third-party cross-chain bridge claims to reduce transaction costs even further.
Prashant Jha
Feb 17, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/avalanche-growth-sparks-third-party-cross-chain-bridges
News
Magic Eden follows OpenSea with NFT royalty enforcement tool
The open-source Open Creator Protocol of the NFT marketplace will enforce NFT creator royalties for new collections that opt-in to the tool.
Jesse Coghlan
Dec 02, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/magic-eden-follows-opensea-with-nft-royalty-enforcement-tool
News
Hong Kong watchdog warns stablecoins could undermine HKD in CBDC paper
Hong Kong’s financial watchdog says it is concerned over the rising popularity of stablecoins, as it invites the public to give their say on the merits and challenges of e-HKD.
Staff Writer
Apr 28, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/hong-kong-watchdog-warns-stablecoins-could-undermine-hkd-in-cbdc-paper
News
LA Token launches LACHAIN to bridge Ethereum-based networks
The latest centralized exchange blockchain from LA Token claims to be the DeFi Hub for its users and is compatible with all Ethereum-based networks, though it is off to a slow start in an increasingly competitive ecosystem.
Brian Newar
Mar 11, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/la-token-launches-lachain-to-bridge-ethereum-based-networks
News
BlockFi files for bankruptcy, cites FTX collapse for its troubles
The crypto lender was previously “rescued” by FTX following Terra’s stablecoin collapse.
Derek Andersen
Nov 28, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/blockfi-files-for-bankruptcy-as-many-expected-cites-ftx-collapse-for-its-troubles
Opinion
Making the Metaverse the key to a better future instead of a dystopian prison
The digitization of humanity via AI and the metaverse is already inevitable, but will it lead us to a decentralized, better world or to a dystopian nightmare?
Dinis Guarda
Mar 05, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/making-the-metaverse-the-key-to-a-better-future-instead-of-a-dystopian-prison
Analysis
Metaverse still not ready for virtual weddings and legal proceedings
Since the legislative framework surrounding the Metaverse is quite gray, experts still don’t see the technology being used to settle legal issues.
Shiraz Jagati
Aug 13, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/metaverse-still-not-ready-for-virtual-weddings-and-legal-proceedings
News
Canadian MP introduces bill aimed at encouraging growth in crypto sector
“To be a world leader, Canada needs to make sure cryptoasset experts and investors are telling us what policy they need or what policy they don’t need,” said Michelle Rempel Garner.
Turner Wright
Feb 10, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/canadian-mp-introduces-bill-aimed-at-encouraging-growth-in-crypto-sector
News
US Treasury Dept lists crypto mining firm in latest sanctions against Russia
“The United States is committed to ensuring that no asset, no matter how complex, becomes a mechanism for the Putin regime to offset the impact of sanctions,” said Treasury.
Turner Wright
Apr 20, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/us-treasury-dept-lists-crypto-mining-firm-in-latest-sanctions-against-russia
News
Bitcoin ATM operator RockItCoin acquires Tao Bitcoin
The transaction included 56 machines from Tao Bitcoin, a regional operator in the south of the United States.
Ana Paula Pereira
Oct 25, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-atm-operator-rockitcoin-acquires-tao-bitcoin
Interview
Don’t trust your coins to anyone, Ledger CEO warns
The Ledger CEO said that until people begin using decentralized technology, control over assets and data will remain in the hands of the big tech giants and centralized intermediaries.
Brayden Lindrea
Aug 26, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/don-t-trust-your-coins-to-anyone-ledger-ceo-warns
News
Lido overtakes MakerDAO and now has the highest TVL in DeFi
Crypto lending platform MakerDAO has since refuted the data, claiming the DefiLlama data does not account for approximately $1 billion in additional TVL.
Ciaran Lyons
Jan 02, 2023
https://cointelegraph.com/news/lido-overtakes-makerdao-and-now-has-the-highest-tvl-in-defi
News
Injective partners with Wormhole to bring 10 new blockchains to the platform
“Users will soon find Wormhole integrated into the backend of the Injective Bridge whereby transferring assets from distinct EVM chains or Solana can be done with the click of a button,” Injective Labs stated.
Brian Quarmby
May 26, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/injective-partners-with-wormhole-to-bring-10-new-blockchains-to-the-network
News
Twitter’s top brass gutted as Elon Musk’s takeover begins
Some of Twitter’s C-suite has reportedly been flushed out by the company’s new owner, with its CEO, chief financial officer and legal head all sacked on Elon Musk’s first day at the helm.
Jesse Coghlan
Oct 28, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/twitter-s-top-brass-gutted-as-elon-musk-s-takeover-begins
News
Crypto tax can wait, free coins can’t: S. Korea mulls ‘gift tax’ for airdrops
South Korea has postponed its crypto gains tax on multiple occasions due to a lack of investor protection measures and regulatory guidelines.
Prashant Jha
Aug 22, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-tax-can-wait-free-coins-can-t-s-korea-mulls-gift-tax-for-airdrops
Market Update
Bitcoin climbs above $41K on Wall Street open as gold dives, dollar cements highs
Bitcoin carves out its own trajectory as Wall Street trading gets underway in the first session after Easter.
William Suberg
Apr 19, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-climbs-above-41k-on-wall-street-open-as-gold-dives-dollar-cements-highs
Interview
Why crypto industry needs venture capital: Q&A with veteran investor
With so many crypto projects being launched, founders are now looking beyond “traditional” crypto fundraising options.
Chris Jones
Jan 25, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/why-crypto-industry-needs-venture-capital-qa-with-veteran-investor
Interview
Rewards4Earth plans to roll out crypto rewards to 1000 sports clubs in Australia
Even a small adoption of the reward token could see up to $300 million used to fund environmental initiatives and provide clubs with funding to benefit the community.
Jesse Coghlan
Jul 01, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/rewards4earth-plans-to-roll-out-crypto-rewards-to-1000-sports-clubs-in-australia
Newsletter
Finance Redefined: DeFi ‘Godfather’ Cronje quits, CAKE launches $100M venture arm and more
In this week's DeFi newsletter, we will look at the Andre Cronje debacle, the Polygon upgrade, the rise of ThorChain and the growing value of the DeFi ecosystem with synthetic assets.
Prashant Jha
Mar 11, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/finance-redefined-defi-godfather-cronje-quits-cake-launches-100m-venture-arm-and-more
News
FTX funds on the move as thief converts thousands of ETH into Bitcoin
According to Chainalysis, “Reports that the funds stolen from FTX were actually sent to the Securities Commission of The Bahamas are incorrect.”
Jeffrey Albus
Nov 20, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/ftx-funds-on-the-move-as-thief-converts-thousands-of-eth-into-bitcoin
Interview
Blockchain and crypto find use case in community-powered weather forecasting
WeatherXM has deployed over 700 decentralized weather stations around the world to harvest local data, which provides station owners with utility tokens in return.
Savannah Fortis
Sep 07, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/blockchain-and-crypto-find-use-case-in-community-powered-weather-forecasting
Market Analysis
3 signs Ethereum price is on track toward $2.5K by September
A slew of Ether’s technical and fundamental indicators support a push toward $2,500 by September.
Yashu Gola
Aug 11, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/3-signs-ethereum-price-is-on-track-toward-2-5k-by-september
News
Blockchain meets activity tracking: Project rewards healthy habits with tokens
Medical professionals have developed ways to track and store personal health data securely within the blockchain.
Ezra Reguerra
Jan 21, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/blockchain-meets-activity-tracking-project-rewards-healthy-habits-with-tokens
Market Update
A retest is expected, but most analysts expect Bitcoin price to extend much higher
Analysts expect Bitcoin price to retest the $45,000 zone as support, after which traders anticipate a stronger move toward a resistance cluster at $54,000.
Jordan Finneseth
Mar 29, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/a-retest-is-expected-but-most-analysts-expect-bitcoin-price-to-extend-much-higher
Event Recap
The FTX collapse not enough to break crypto community’s spirit: IBW 2022
Istanbul Blockchain Week was held in Turkey, and Cointelegraph attended to experience the impact of the FTX collapse firsthand — the result was unexpected.
Erhan Kahraman
Nov 21, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/the-ftx-collapse-not-enough-to-break-crypto-community-s-spirit-ibw-2022
News
4,400 disgruntled investors are hunting for Terra’s Do Kwon
A retail investor group is trying to track down Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon following the crash of the Terra ecosystem’s cryptocurrencies.
Luke Huigsloot
Oct 20, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/4-400-disgruntled-investors-are-hunting-for-terra-s-do-kwon
News
Japanese e-commerce site adopts BTC and XRP payments for used cars
The development marks the first time XRP digital currency will be used on a cross-border Japanese e-commerce site.
Arnold Kirimi
May 09, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/japanese-e-commerce-site-adopts-btc-and-xrp-payments-for-used-cars
News
South African Reserve Bank encourages friendly behavior with crypto
The banking authority said avoiding risk by cutting off crypto-involved clients may pose a “threat” to financial integrity.
Savannah Fortis
Aug 18, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/south-african-reserve-bank-encourages-friendly-behavior-with-crypto
Markets News
'Nothing issue' — MicroStrategy CEO plans to hodl Bitcoin 'through adversity'
Michael Saylor is anything but panicky as Bitcoin price weakness adds to MicroStrategy share price pressure.
William Suberg
Jun 14, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/nothing-issue-microstrategy-ceo-plans-to-hodl-bitcoin-through-adversity
Markets News
Analyst puts Bitcoin price at $30K next month with breakout due
There’s every reason to be bullish on BTC on shorter timeframes as months of volatility compression look set to stop.
William Suberg
Oct 25, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/analyst-puts-bitcoin-price-at-30k-next-month-with-breakout-due
News
State Street: Institutional investors undeterred by crypto winter
A State Street exec says there is an institutional “belief that the asset class is here to stay” and to expect further product launches from traditional finance firms moving forward.
Brian Quarmby
Sep 12, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/state-street-institutional-investors-undeterred-by-crypto-winter
News
Bitcoin on the streets: The trick to onboarding UK merchants into BTC
Tips, tricks and tribulations from the grassroots mission of two Bitcoiners who spent a day trying to “orange pill” merchants in a U.K. town.
Joseph Hall
Sep 09, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-on-the-streets-the-trick-to-onboarding-uk-merchants-into-btc
Explained
What is an Iceberg order and how to use it?
What is an iceberg order and how to use it? Avoid major changes in the crypto market by using reverse orders.
Gabriëlla Modderman
Jun 18, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/explained/what-is-an-iceberg-order-and-how-to-use-it
Opinion
Time to switch from LinkedIn to MetaMask? Not yet, but soon
Thanks to NFTs, crypto wallets will soon enable users to prove their credentials without using third-party background checks.
Darius Moukhtarzadeh
Oct 13, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/time-to-switch-from-linkedin-to-metamask-not-yet-but-soon
News
Bitcoin stealing malware: Bitter reminder for crypto users to stay vigilant
A Bitcoin user was tricked into sending 0.255 Bitcoin to the wrong address due to malware running on their computer.
Joseph Hall
Mar 15, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-stealing-malware-bitter-reminder-for-crypto-users-to-stay-vigilant
News
Don’t click links: Crypto community responds to alleged Telegram ‘exposé’
Telegram announced that the anonymous account’s claims are “baseless” and are made to “get users to download malware.”
Ezra Reguerra
Jun 08, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/don-t-click-links-crypto-community-responds-to-alleged-telegram-expose
Analysis
Web3 solutions aim to make America’s real estate market more accessible
Web3 solutions may be the answer to America’s housing market, but will the mainstream want to use blockchain-based platforms?
Rachel Wolfson
Apr 26, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/web3-solutions-aim-to-make-america-s-real-estate-market-more-accessible
Market Update
Bitcoin price surges to $21.8K, but analysts warn that the move could be a fakeout
Traders rejoice after BTC price spikes 7% to $21,800, but analysts say the macro downtrend is likely to prevail for the foreseeable future.
Jordan Finneseth
Jul 08, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-price-surges-to-21-8k-but-analysts-warn-that-the-move-could-be-a-fakeout
News
SBF signs extradition papers, set to return to face charges in the US
The FTX founder has reportedly signed on the dotted line, bringing him a step closer to returning to US soil.
Jesse Coghlan
Dec 21, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/sbf-signs-extradition-papers-set-to-return-to-face-charges-in-the-us
News
US lawmakers propose amending cybersecurity bill to include crypto firms reporting potential threats
Under the proposed amendment, the 2015 legislation would be renamed the Cryptocurrency Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act.
Turner Wright
Sep 28, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/us-lawmakers-propose-amending-cybersecurity-bill-to-include-crypto-firms-reporting-potential-threats
News
Bitcoin Lightning Network developer updates node software with Taproot support
The latest software release, named lnd 0.15 beta (v0.15-beta), aims to empower developers to create solutions for more use cases by leveraging the Bitcoin Network’s capabilities.
Arijit Sarkar
Jun 29, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-lightning-network-developer-updates-node-software-with-taproot-support
Breaking news
'Definitely on the table' — Subpoenas headed for SBF if he refuses to testify
Sam Bankman-Fried has been requested to appear before separate House and Senate Committees on the collapse of FTX under the threat of subpoena.
Jesse Coghlan
Dec 08, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/sbf-subpoena-is-definitely-on-the-table-says-rep-maxine-waters
News
Bank of Canada collaborating with MIT on CBDC research
The bank will work alongside the MIT Media Labs’ Digital Currency Initiative (DCI) team to examine how “advanced technologies could affect the potential design of a CBDC.”
Brian Quarmby
Mar 17, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bank-of-canada-collaborating-with-mit-on-cbdc-research
News
Bunny and Qubit turns to DAO following $80-million bug exploit
The exploit took place on the Ethereum–BSC bridge that saw the hacker use $185 million as collateral to steal $80 million worth of tokens from lending pools.
Prashant Jha
Feb 11, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bunny-and-qubit-turns-to-dao-following-80-million-bug-exploit
News
Experts find private keys on Slope servers, still puzzled over access
Blockchain analysis firms involved in the Solana exploit investigation unpack the latest developments as teams try to figure out how private keys were stolen.
Gareth Jenkinson
Aug 05, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/experts-find-private-keys-on-slope-servers-still-puzzled-over-access
News
MetaMask’s new inbuilt multichain institutional custody feature
MMI product lead Johann Bornman labeled the integration with Cactus Custody’s DeFi Connector as a “profound DeFi offering for institutions.”
Brian Quarmby
Jan 27, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/metamask-s-new-inbuilt-multi-chain-institutional-custody-feature
News
Fan Controlled Football raises $40M to expand league with Bored Apes and Gutter Cats
“One of the most powerful things that tokenization does is release the energy of fans into tangible forms of value and meaning, we see this effect in NFTs and also social tokens,” said Animoca Brands co-founder Yat Siu.
Brian Quarmby
Jan 14, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/fan-controlled-football-raises-40m-to-expand-league-with-bored-apes-and-gutter-cats
Altcoin Watch
SHIB price eyes 30% drop with Shiba Inu's massive triangle breakdown underway
Shiba Inu developer promises a bright future with an upcoming NFT gaming project, but SHIB price continues to fall.
Yashu Gola
May 09, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/shib-price-eyes-30-drop-with-shiba-inu-s-massive-triangle-breakdown-underway
News
China returns as 2nd top Bitcoin mining hub despite the crypto ban
China still hosts 21% of the total global Bitcoin hash rate after the local government banned all crypto operations in the country last year.
Helen Partz
May 17, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/china-returns-as-2nd-top-bitcoin-mining-hub-despite-the-crypto-ban
Interview
Ownership is the future of digital entertainment, says blockchain exec
Web3 technologies are changing the way we engage with various forms of entertainment and ownership is at the heart of it.
Savannah Fortis
Nov 14, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/ownership-is-the-future-of-digital-entertainment-says-blockchain-exec
Event
Unstoppable Domains launches Web3 alliance and seeks self-regulating boards
The cross-chain coalition includes Bonfida, Tezos Domains, Polkadot Name System, Hedera, Syscoin, and Klaytn Name Service.
Ana Paula Pereira
Nov 02, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/unstoppable-domains-launches-web3-alliance-and-seeks-self-regulating-boards
Interview
British MP Lisa Cameron on Bitcoin and UK becoming international crypto hub
In an exclusive interview with Cointelegraph, U.K. Member of Parliament Lisa Cameron said there is a “vision” that the U.K. will become an international hub of crypto and digital assets.
Joseph Hall
Oct 25, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/british-mp-lisa-cameron-on-bitcoin-and-uk-becoming-international-crypto-hub
News
FTX was an 'utter failure of corporate controls at every level of an organization', says new CEO
Countering some of SBF's claims, John Ray said that “FTX US was not operated independently of FTX.com” and a Chapter 11 filing was necessary to avoid a bank run.
Turner Wright
Dec 12, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/ftx-was-an-utter-failure-of-corporate-controls-at-every-level-of-an-organization-says-ceo
Market Update
Bitcoin rally stalls at $39.2K but BTC price metric suggests local bottom could be here
Supply Delta joins optimism among on-chain metrics, but as ever, Bitcoin price action does not share the sense of celebration.
William Suberg
Feb 23, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-rally-stalls-at-39-2k-but-btc-price-metric-suggests-local-bottom-could-be-here
Opinion
Solving the ‘sunrise issue’ is the key to unlocking crypto mass adoption
Regulation will touch every person in every jurisdiction worldwide, so crypto must find ways to preserve its decentralization and privacy.
Joseph Weinberg
Apr 30, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/solving-the-sunrise-issue-is-the-key-to-unlocking-crypto-mass-adoption
News
Adidas Originals reaches second spot on OpenSea rankings with debut NFT collection
In a collaborative NFT project, Adidas Originals, gmoney, Bored Ape Yacht Club and PUNKS Comic make $43 million in 72 hours.
Ornella Hernández
Dec 20, 2021
https://cointelegraph.com/news/adidas-originals-reaches-second-spot-on-opensea-rankings-with-debut-nft-collection
News
Uzbekistan’s president issues decree to adopt special crypto framework
The Republic of Uzbekistan is preparing to adopt a new crypto regulatory framework including a 7.5% income tax on crypto-related salaries.
Helen Partz
May 03, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/uzbekistan-s-president-issues-decree-to-adopt-special-crypto-framework
News
A Fool's Game: Bill Gates criticizes the intangible value of NFTs
Speaking at a conference on climate change, Gates affirmed his apprehension about the asset class, stating that it is "100% based on greater fool theory."
Tom Farren
Jun 15, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/a-fool-s-game-bill-gates-criticizes-the-intangible-value-of-nfts
News
Multichain asks users to revoke approvals amid ‘critical vulnerability’
Multichain is asking users to revoke approvals to protect their assets amid a vulnerability that is currently being exploited.
Ezra Reguerra
Jan 18, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/multichain-asks-users-to-revoke-approvals-amid-critical-vulnerability
News
Wintermute repays $92M TrueFi loan on time despite suffering $160M hack
After repayment of TrueFi’s $92 million loan, Wintermute still owes $97.4 million to Maple Finance and Clearpool in loans.
Arijit Sarkar
Oct 16, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/wintermute-repays-92m-truefi-loan-on-time-despite-suffering-160m-hack
News
72% of Russians say they have never bought Bitcoin: Survey
A new survey hints at a lack of crypto awareness in Russia as only 6% of respondents were found to have a good knowledge of crypto.
Helen Partz
Aug 25, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/72-of-russians-say-they-have-never-bought-bitcoin-survey
News
MetaMask removes Wyre from aggregators amid shutdown reports
Wyre was set to be acquired for $1.5 billion by San Francisco e-commerce startup Bolt last year, but the deal was eventually scrapped.
Helen Partz
Jan 06, 2023
https://cointelegraph.com/news/metamask-removes-wyre-from-aggregators-amid-shutdown-reports
Market Analysis
Ethereum’s Shanghai upgrade could supercharge liquid staking derivatives — Here’s how
Traders are contemplating what will happen to ETH price and staked Ether derivatives after the next network upgrade opens withdrawals for stakers.
Nivesh Rustgi
Jan 06, 2023
https://cointelegraph.com/news/ethereum-s-shanghai-upgrade-could-supercharge-liquid-staking-derivatives-here-s-how