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News
VC Roundup: Animoca leads NFT3 raise, Arca launches NFT fund and Alexis Ohanian broadens crypto exposure
Hartmann Capital has also launched a new metaverse fund and Solana NFT marketplace aggregator Hyperspace raised $4.5 million.
Sam Bourgi
Feb 14, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/vc-roundup-animoca-leads-nft3-raise-arca-launches-nft-fund-and-alexis-ohanian-broadens-crypto-exposure
Price Analysis
Top 5 cryptocurrencies to watch this week: BTC, DOT, XMR, APE, CAKE
Bitcoin bulls are attempting to reclaim the $40,000 level and if this happens, DOT, XMR, APE and CAKE could be the first altcoins to break out.
Rakesh Upadhyay
Apr 24, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/top-5-cryptocurrencies-to-watch-this-week-btc-dot-xmr-ape-cake
Explained
Play-to-Earn vs. Move-to-Earn explained
The key differences between play-to-earn and move-to-earn explained. Are you ready to earn money while you play and move?
Gabriëlla Modderman
Jul 09, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/explained/play-to-earn-vs-move-to-earn-explained
News
California regulators order MyConstant to cease crypto-lending services
The California DFPI warned in July that it would be cracking down on crypto interest account providers in the state.
Ciaran Lyons
Dec 22, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/california-regulators-order-myconstant-to-cease-crypto-lending-services
Market Update
Bitcoin traders await FOMC, Powell as BTC price hits new 1-month high
Bitcoin keeps up the gains in U.S. stocks with hours to go until a decision on rate hikes and comments from Fed Chair Powell.
William Suberg
Dec 14, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-traders-await-fomc-powell-as-btc-price-hits-new-1-month-high
Analysis
Ethereum post-Merge hard forks are here — Now what?
The Merge marks a turning point for the Ethereum network, but what are the consequences of switching to a new consensus mechanism?
Diana Aguilar
Sep 22, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/ethereum-post-merge-hard-forks-are-here-now-what
Analysis
Celsius’ crisis exposes problems of low liquidity in bear markets
Third-party custodians like Celsius failing is a reminder of one of the most basic principles of crypto: Not your keys, not your coins.
Sritanshu Sinha
Jun 22, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/celsius-crisis-exposes-problems-of-low-liquidity-in-bear-markets
News
Thousands petition for congressional investigation of alleged Gensler–SBF links
Ripple defense lawyer John Deaton’s CryptoLaw website has a petition app, and readers are urging Congress to look into a suspicious meeting and other supposedly questionable links.
Derek Andersen
Nov 15, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/thousands-petition-for-congressional-investigation-of-alleged-gensler-sbf-links
News
Tencent shuts down NFT platform as gov policy makes it impossible to thrive
While NFTs are not banned in China like cryptocurrencies, the government has warned against fraud risks associated with the nascent sector.
Prashant Jha
Jul 14, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/tencent-shuts-down-nft-platform-as-gov-policy-makes-it-impossible-to-thrive
News
ImmuneFi report $10B in DeFi hacks and losses across 2021
The research reveals that crypto losses in the nature of exploits and rug-pulls saw a 137% rise in comparison to figure calculated in 2020.
Tom Farren
Jan 07, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/immunefi-report-10b-in-defi-hacks-and-losses-across-2021
News
Binance taps TikTok star Khaby Lame to drive Web3 adoption
Khaby Lame will use his signature content style to debunk myths surrounding the Web3 space.
Ezra Reguerra
Jun 30, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/binance-taps-tiktok-star-khaby-lame-to-drive-web3-adoption
News
Skyweaver’s parent company secures $40M in Series A funding
The round was led by Brevan Howard Digital and Morgan Creek Digital, along with Polygon and Take-Two Interactive, among other investors.
Ana Paula Pereira
Oct 05, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/skyweaver-s-parent-company-secures-40m-in-series-a-funding
Innovation Circle
How to avoid cryptocurrency investment scams
When crypto goes down, the scammers know they get more bang for your buck.
Chris Groshong
Sep 19, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/innovation-circle/how-to-avoid-cryptocurrency-investment-scams
News
FTX downfall was a turning point for citizen journalism: Coinbase CEO
Brian Armstrong, the CEO of Coinbase has applauded the efforts of crypto analysts and citizen journalists amid the fall of FTX.
Luke Huigsloot
Nov 16, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/ftx-downfall-was-a-turning-point-for-citizen-journalism-coinbase-ceo
Market Analysis
Data shows Bitcoin traders’ neutral view ahead of Friday’s $750M BTC options expiry
Derivatives data suggests that, sentiment-wise, pro traders are still neutral on Bitcoin’s price prospects ahead of Friday’s $750 million options expiry.
Marcel Pechman
Jan 13, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/data-shows-bitcoin-traders-neutral-view-ahead-of-friday-s-750m-btc-options-expiry
News
MetaMask to allow users to purchase and transfer Ethereum via PayPal
The service will initially be rolled out to select PayPal users within the United States.
Judith BannermanQuist
Dec 14, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/metamask-to-allow-users-to-purchase-and-transfer-ethereum-via-paypal
Newsletter
The nightmare continues for Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX — Law Decoded, Nov. 14-21
The founder of FTX provoked the withdrawal of his legal team and now faces the possibility of extradition to the United States.
David Attlee
Nov 21, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/the-nightmare-continues-for-sam-bankman-fried-and-ftx-law-decoded-nov-14-21
News
FTX, Bybit rise in web traffic despite overall traffic drop on CEXs
Web traffic on FTX surged 123% YoY, while major exchanges such as Coinbase and Binance were down 46% and 40% traffic-wise, respectively.
Helen Partz
Aug 08, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/ftx-bybit-rise-in-web-traffic-despite-overall-traffic-drop-on-cexs
Innovation Circle
13 strategic advantages leveraging crypto brings to business leaders
Crypto’s tools and methods can improve many business functions, from tightening transactions to building a loyal community.
Cointelegraph Innovation Circle
May 09, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/innovation-circle/13-strategic-advantages-leveraging-crypto-brings-to-business-leaders
Analysis
Go green or go home? What the NY state mining moratorium could mean for crypto industry
The “anti-technology” bill could accelerate mining operators' switch to renewable energy, experts say.
David Attlee
May 01, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/go-green-or-go-home-what-the-ny-state-mining-moratorium-could-mean-for-crypto-industry
News
Once hacked for $77M, Beanstalk’s algo stablecoin protocol relaunches
Beanstalk Farms’ stablecoin protocol was relaunched on Saturday, with the team working to hopefully reclaim the $100 million market cap of its BEAN stablecoin prior to the hack in April.
Brian Quarmby
Aug 08, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/once-hacked-for-77m-beanstalk-s-algo-stablecoin-protocol-relaunches
Newsletter
Fidelity plans NFT marketplace: Nifty Newsletter, Dec. 21–27
Investment firm Fidelity recently filed trademarks that showed its intentions to enter the NFT and metaverse space.
Ezra Reguerra
Dec 28, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/fidelity-plans-nft-marketplace-nifty-newsletter-dec-21-27
News
Solana developers tackle bugs hoping to prevent further outages
Solana developers have tackled the “durable nonce transaction” bug that knocked the network offline for the fifth time this year earlier this month as network activity slows.
Brian Quarmby
Jun 07, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/solana-developers-tackle-bugs-hoping-to-prevent-further-outages
News
Bithumb ex-chairman could face 8 years in prison over alleged $70M fraud
The sentencing hearing is set for Dec. 20 and could see the former chairman of South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb behind bars for a maximum of eight years if found guilty.
Jesse Coghlan
Oct 26, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bithumb-ex-chairman-could-face-8-years-prison-over-alleged-70m-fraud
News
Cloudflare outage affects multiple crypto exchanges
Users attempting to visit certain websites were met with a “500 Internal Server Error” notice due to a Cloudflare outage.
Arnold Kirimi
Jun 21, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/cloudflare-outage-affects-multiple-crypto-exchanges
News
Crypto lender Babel Finance halts withdrawals due to liquidity pressures
Hong Kong-based asset manager Babel Finance is the latest crypto lending firm to signal the growing crisis of the cryptocurrency lending industry amid the bear market.
Helen Partz
Jun 17, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-lender-babel-finance-halts-withdrawals-due-to-liquidity-pressures
Explained
What is USD Coin (USDC), fiat-backed stablecoin explained
USDC is a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin issued by Circle and Coinbase to combat the price swings of the highly volatile cryptocurrency market.
Onkar Singh
Dec 30, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/explained/what-is-usd-coin-usdc-fiat-backed-stablecoin-explained
Interview
Successful decentralization doesn't need blockchains — Nillion CEO
According to the CEO of Nillion, “decentralization is a spectrum with multiple axes.”
Judith BannermanQuist
Dec 19, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/successful-decentralization-doesn-t-need-blockchains-nillion-ceo
Markets News
Bitcoin dodges ‘sub-$30K liquidity grab’ — Levels to watch now
Bitcoin derivatives markets are finally seeing a long-awaited sustainable reset, increasing the prospects of a “relief bounce” to come, a new market report says.
William Suberg
Jan 28, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-dodges-sub-30k-liquidity-grab-levels-to-watch-now
Market Update
US dollar smashes yet another 20-year high as Bitcoin price sags 2.7%
There seems to be no stopping the greenback as risk assets, including Bitcoin, pay the price for renewed strength.
William Suberg
Sep 01, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/us-dollar-smashes-yet-another-20-year-high-as-bitcoin-price-sags-2-7
News
Auros Global expects to resume regular operations following restructuring plan
The crypto trading firm reportedly suffered from a $20 million dollar exposure in the FTX collapse.
Judith BannermanQuist
Dec 20, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/auros-global-expects-to-resume-regular-operations-following-restructuring-plan
New Year Special
From DeFi year to decade: Is mass adoption here? Experts answer, Part 3
Decentralized technologies’ insiders shared their views on DeFi and the role, achievements and challenges the space faced in 2021.
Max Yakubowski
Dec 25, 2021
https://cointelegraph.com/explained/from-defi-year-to-decade-is-mass-adoption-here-experts-answer-part-3
News
Tonga accepts Bitcoin donations amid tsunami onslaught
Tonga is now accepting Bitcoin donations to aid with relief efforts as the country faces the aftermath of a huge volcanic shockwave leading to a tsunami.
Ezra Reguerra
Jan 17, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/tonga-accepts-bitcoin-donations-amid-tsunami-onslaught
Markets News
Bitcoin will emerge stronger after stocks dip ‘10%–20%’ — Bloomberg analyst
Federal Reserve policy should mean markets see a long-awaited comedown of up to one-fifth, says Bloomberg Intelligence’s Mike McGlone.
William Suberg
Jan 19, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-will-emerge-stronger-after-stocks-dip-10-20-bloomberg-analyst
Newsletter
JPMorgan executes first DeFi trade on a public blockchain: Finance Redefined
MakerDAO co-founder Nikolai Mushegian's death opened a new Pandora's box of conspiracy theories, based on some of his recent tweets.
Prashant Jha
Nov 04, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/jp-morgan-executes-first-defi-trade-on-a-public-blockchain-finance-redefined
Market Update
BTC price hits 10-day high as trader says $42K is where Bitcoin 'gets interesting'
Brisk gains encounter resistance at $42,000, but stock markets may be to blame.
William Suberg
Apr 20, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/btc-price-hits-10-day-high-as-trader-says-42k-is-where-bitcoin-gets-interesting
News
Accomplice of 'Cryptoqueen' Ruja Ignatova faces extradition to US: Report
The British national facing extradition was allegedly involved in laundering $105 million through the crypto Ponzi scheme OneCoin starting in 2014.
Turner Wright
Aug 31, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/accomplice-of-cryptoqueen-ruja-ignatova-faces-extradition-to-us-report
News
Tribal partners with Visa to expand credit options for businesses
The initiative is focused on expanding credit and financing options for small- and medium-sized businesses in Latin America.
Sam Bourgi
Feb 28, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/tribal-partners-with-visa-to-expand-credit-options-for-businesses
Market Analysis
ApeCoin is down 70%+ since the Otherside launch — Can Yuga Labs turn the ship around?
A botched minting process and the collapse of Otherdeed’s price have taken a toll on ApeCoin, leading investors to question APE’s future utility and value.
Elaine Hu
May 11, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/apecoin-is-down-70-since-the-otherside-launch-can-yuga-labs-turn-the-ship-around
News
Luna Classic pricing error leads to Mirror Protocol exploit
An error on the pricing oracle software for Terra Classic validators opened the door for an exploiter to drain four synthetic asset pools from the Mirror Protocol.
Brian Newar
May 31, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/luna-classic-lunc-pricing-error-leads-to-mirror-protocol-exploit
News
June roundup: Who's hiring and who's firing in the crypto space
Binance, Ripple and Kraken are hiring, while Coinbase, Gemini, and Crypto.com have announced staff cuts.
Turner Wright
Jul 01, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/june-roundup-who-s-hiring-and-who-s-firing-in-the-crypto-space
News
US lawmakers request answers from Silvergate over ties to FTX: Report
Three senators said they were concerned about Silvergate following reports suggesting that the bank "facilitated the transfer of FTX customer funds to Alameda."
Turner Wright
Dec 06, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/us-lawmakers-request-answers-from-silvergate-over-ties-to-ftx-report
News
‘Well worth the fight’ — Ripple counsel confirms Hinman docs are in their hands
The truth will be shameful and shocking for the SEC, according to Ripple boss Brad Garlinghouse.
Martin Young
Oct 21, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/well-worth-the-fight-ripple-counsel-confirms-hinman-docs-are-in-their-hands
News
Crypto community weighs in on SBF’s ‘apology tour’
The former FTX CEO is receiving major backlash for his New York Time DealBook Summit and Good Morning America interviews.
Judith BannermanQuist
Dec 02, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-community-weighs-in-on-sbf-s-apology-tour
Video
Why the rise of a Bitcoin standard could deter war-making
If nation-states held their reserves in Bitcoin, instead of fiat, they would be less incentivized to go to war, says chief strategy officer at the Human Rights Foundation, Alex Gladstein.
Marco Castrovilli
Mar 30, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/why-the-rise-of-a-bitcoin-standard-could-deter-war-making
News
FTX debacle sees Nansen take stock of major exchange on-chain holdings
Blockchain analytics firm Nansen has released an overview of major cryptocurrency exchanges’ on-chain asset holdings and portfolios in the wake of FTX’s collapse.
Gareth Jenkinson
Nov 15, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/ftx-debacle-sees-nansen-take-stock-of-major-exchange-onchain-holdings
Analysis
Election tally: Does blockchain beat the ballot box?
With election integrity under assault in the United States and elsewhere, is blockchain technology part of the solution? Greenland explores voting options.
Andrew Singer
Nov 21, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/election-tally-does-blockchain-beat-the-ballot-box
Analysis
CeFi interest on the wane: Will BlockFi, Ledn and Nexo rates trend lower?
Cointelegraph spoke to CeFi leaders to understand where interest rates are going and what the future holds for CeFi.
Joseph Hall
May 30, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/cefi-interest-on-the-wane-will-blockfi-ledn-and-nexo-rates-trend-lower
Event Recap
Positivity blazing through a bear market: Blockchain Economy Istanbul 2022
The Blockchain Economy Istanbul 2022 summit made one thing clear: The positivity of the crypto ecosystem remains unfazed by the turbulent market shakeouts.
Erhan Kahraman
Jul 30, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/positivity-blazing-through-a-bear-market-blockchain-economy-istanbul-2022
News
Bitcoin is the ‘Amazon of crypto’ and everything else are bets, says Blocktower founder
Paul highlighted that Bitcoin has “far better odds” than other cryptocurrencies because it doesn’t have a competitor as a product.
Ezra Reguerra
Jun 15, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-is-the-amazon-of-crypto-and-everything-else-are-bets-says-blocktower-founder
Market Update
Bitcoin price consolidates in critical ‘make or break’ zone as bulls defend $42K
Analysts express mixed views on BTC’s short-term prospects, but most agree that $42,000 is the level to watch.
Jordan Finneseth
Feb 14, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-price-consolidates-in-critical-make-or-break-zone-as-bulls-defend-42k
Event
CV Summit 2022 panel: The importance of accessibility and community education
Cointelegraph’s editor-in-chief Kristina Cornèr moderated a panel discussion revolving around accessibility and education in the blockchain sector.
Ezra Reguerra
Sep 14, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/cv-summit-2022-panel-the-importance-of-accessibility-and-community-education
News
Uniswap Labs raises $165M as attention shifts to NFTs, Web3
The decentralized exchange has supported $1.2 trillion in cumulative trading volume since its inception, according to founder and CEO Hayden Adams.
Sam Bourgi
Oct 13, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/uniswap-labs-raises-165m-as-attention-shifts-to-nfts-web3
Analysis
What does the global energy crisis mean for crypto markets?
While miners stand to be significantly affected by the current power crisis, there is still some hope that the prevailing macro conditions could work in favor of the crypto industry.
Shiraz Jagati
Oct 25, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/what-does-the-global-energy-crisis-mean-for-crypto-markets
News
FTX US to launch stock trading against stablecoins
FTX Stocks will allow retail investors to fund their accounts with fiat-backed stablecoins like USD Coin via the FTX US crypto exchange.
Helen Partz
May 19, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/ftx-us-to-launch-stock-trading-against-stablecoins
News
US lawmaker pushes for state-level regulations on stablecoins at hearing on digital assets
Patrick McHenry implied that the U.S.' regulation of stablecoins with a “single regulator at the federal level” would likely fail.
Turner Wright
Feb 08, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/us-lawmaker-pushes-for-state-level-regulations-on-stablecoins-at-hearing-on-digital-assets
Expert Take
The metaverse is happening without Meta's permission
Despite Facebook’s new name, focus and billions in investment, the metaverse will emerge drastically different from its vision.
Alex Herrity
Dec 01, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/the-metaverse-is-happening-without-meta-s-permission
News
Finblox withdrawal restrictions trigger concerns from the community
Twitter user Gofortim2 called out to lending platforms to become more transparent and honest on where assets are deployed.
Ezra Reguerra
Jun 17, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/finblox-withdrawal-restrictions-trigger-concerns-from-the-community
News
What’s going on with Cardano’s testnet and Vasil hard fork?
The issues surrounding the Cardano Vasil hard fork have been “incredibly corrosive and damaging,” according to founder Charles Hoskinson, who’s looking to put the controversy to an end.
Brayden Lindrea
Aug 22, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/what-s-going-on-with-cardano-testnet-and-vasil-hard-fork
News
Framework to ban members of Congress and SCOTUS from trading stocks includes crypto provision
A bill based on the proposed framework banning crypto investments could help to “restore the public’s faith and trust in their public officials,” according to Zoe Lofgren.
Turner Wright
Sep 23, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/framework-to-ban-members-of-congress-and-scotus-from-trading-stocks-includes-crypto-provision
Market Update
Bitcoin nervously awaits Fed as Paul Tudor Jones says 'clearly don't own' stocks, bonds
"You can't think of a worse macro environment" than right now, Tudor Jones tells mainstream media ahead of the Fed's presumed rate hike confirmation.
William Suberg
May 03, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-nervously-awaits-fed-as-paul-tudor-jones-says-clearly-don-t-own-stocks-bonds
News
Report: Half of all DeFi exploits are cross-bridge hacks
Over $2.5 billion have been stolen from cross-chain bridges in the past two years.
Zhiyuan Sun
Oct 19, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/report-half-of-all-defi-exploits-are-cross-bridge-hacks
Altcoin Watch
Lido DAO: Ethereum’s biggest Merge staker soars 400% in July — but technicals flash warning
LDO has recently witnessed a growing bearish divergence between its price and key momentum oscillator.
Yashu Gola
Jul 28, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/lido-dao-ethereum-s-biggest-merge-staker-soars-400-in-july-but-technicals-flash-warning
Analysis
Celsius users concerned over personal info revealed in bankruptcy case
A website revealing personal information from Celsius creditors has created stress and chaos for many, leading some to question the privacy of centralized exchanges.
Rachel Wolfson
Oct 23, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/celsius-users-concerned-over-personal-info-revealed-in-bankruptcy-case
News
Mexico confirms plans to roll out CBDCs in 2024
New technologies and a next-generation payment infrastructure would help Mexico become more financially inclusive.
Arnold Kirimi
Dec 30, 2021
https://cointelegraph.com/news/mexico-confirms-plans-to-roll-out-cbdcs-in-2024
News
Robinhood shares claimed by BlockFi and FTX may move to a neutral broker
Bankruptcy judge Michael Kaplan said that on Jan. 9, he will review if the shares should be transferred to a neutral broker.
Ezra Reguerra
Dec 29, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/robinhood-shares-claimed-by-blockfi-and-ftx-may-move-to-a-neutral-broker
News
Indian exchange WazirX follows Binance in delisting USDC
Just like Binance, India-based exchange WazirX will implement BUSD auto-conversion for balances of USDC, USDP and TUSD at a 1:1 ratio in October.
Helen Partz
Sep 19, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/indian-exchange-wazirx-follows-binance-in-delisting-usdc
News
40%+ of Ethereum PoS nodes are controlled by 2 addresses, says Santiment data
Data released hours after the Merge prompted concerns about the alleged centralization of PoS.
Ana Paula Pereira
Sep 16, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/40-ethereum-pos-nodes-are-controlled-by-two-addresses-says-santiment-data
News
Do Kwon shares LUNA burn address but warns ‘LUNAtics’ against using it
Upon a persistent request from the Terra community, Kwon went against his initial plan and publicly shared a burn address for LUNA on Saturday.
Arijit Sarkar
May 23, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/do-kwon-shares-luna-burn-address-but-warns-lunatics-against-using-it
News
Polygon partners with ocean conservation NGO to advance ocean literacy
Participants can explore the RV Odyssey — one of the most advanced ocean research vessels around the globe — via the Metaverse.
Judith BannermanQuist
Oct 06, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/polygon-partners-with-ocean-conservation-ngo-to-advance-ocean-literacy
News
Ukraine cancels token airdrop, reveals new NFT plans
Ukraine has received nearly $40 million in crypto donations, out of which almost $7 million came after the announcement of the now-canceled airdrop.
Prashant Jha
Mar 03, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/ukraine-cancels-token-airdrop-reveals-new-nft-plans
Opinion
We are all going public: Privacy rules, tax shelters and the future history of art
Nonfungible tokens, or NFTs, exchanges will need to navigate conflicting aims for the required transparency and the desired anonymity.
Guest Authors
Feb 20, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/we-are-all-going-public-privacy-rules-tax-shelters-and-the-future-history-of-art
News
Two crypto-related ETFs were the worst-performing in Australia for 2022
ETFs tracking crypto companies have seen significant drawdowns over the year as a result of major macroeconomic headwinds.
Jesse Coghlan
Dec 30, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/two-crypto-related-etfs-were-the-worst-performing-in-australia-for-2022
News
Solana network faces degraded performance for the second time this week
Solana suffered a fourth network incident in the span of a few months. Two out of the four issues happened this week.
Ezra Reguerra
Jan 07, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/solana-network-faces-degraded-performance-for-the-second-time-this-week
Follow up
Another depeg: Acala trace report reveals 3B aUSD erroneously minted
As the dust settles on another decentralized finance exploit, Acala continues to trace erroneously minted tokens after a misconfiguration in a newly launched liquidity pool.
Gareth Jenkinson
Aug 17, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/another-depeg-acala-trace-report-reveals-3b-ausd-erroneously-minted
News
Binance: No plans to auto-convert Tether, though that ‘may change’
The crypto exchange responded to questions from Cointelegraph after announcing it would cease trading support for USDC and two other stablecoins this month.
Brian Quarmby
Sep 06, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/binance-no-plans-to-auto-convert-tether-though-that-may-change
Sponsored
Fully functioning layer-1 mainnet announces fractional real estate NFTs tied to real properties
Purchasing traditional assets is time-consuming, inefficient and expensive, making it nearly impossible for first-time investors.
Sarah Jansen
Mar 03, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/fully-functioning-layer-1-mainnet-announces-fractional-real-estate-nfts-tied-to-real-properties
News
Congress will likely decide the fate of crypto jurisdiction — Lummis staffer
U.S. Congress will need to step in to decide who gets crypto regulation bragging rights if the SEC and CFTC cannot resolve the issue internally.
Brayden Lindrea
Aug 05, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/congress-will-likely-decide-the-fate-of-crypto-jurisdiction-lummis-staffer
News
UK lawmakers open inquiry into NFT regulation — ‘There are fears that the bubble may burst’
According to the DCMS committee, NFT regulation in the U.K. is “largely non-existent,” with lawmakers planning to assess the assets ahead of a review by the Treasury.
Turner Wright
Nov 04, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/uk-lawmakers-open-inquiry-into-nft-regulation-there-are-fears-that-the-bubble-may-burst
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CryptoPunks' trading volume surges 1,847% after Tiffany & Co. launches exclusive NFT collection
Anyone can buy the newly launched NFTiff, but Punk holders who own an NFTiff can also redeem it for a custom pendant.
Zhiyuan Sun
Aug 01, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/cryptopunks-trading-volume-surges-1-847-after-tiffany-co-launches-exclusive-nft-collection
How to crypto
What are Handshake (HNS) domains, and how do they work?
HNS aims to provide a decentralized alternative to the traditional domain name system (DNS) — here’s how.
Marcel Deer
Dec 25, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/what-are-handshake-hns-domains-and-how-do-they-work
News
Ethereum fork a success as Sepolia testnet gears up to trial the Merge
The difficulty bomb has been successfully delayed according to core dev Tim Beiko and Ethereum ecosystem developer Nethermind.
Brian Quarmby
Jul 01, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/ethereum-fork-a-success-as-sepolia-testnet-gears-up-to-trial-the-merge
News
Solar ‘Bazooka’ Bitcoin mine warms warehouse amid Europe’s energy crisis
A warehouse in the Netherlands swapped out natural gas for Bitcoin miner heating — saving money, efficiency and the planet.
Joseph Hall
Oct 06, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/solar-bazooka-bitcoin-mine-warms-warehouse-amid-europe-s-energy-crisis
Newsletter
Cointelegraph Consulting: Is NFT music an untapped opportunity?
The sales of music NFTs on OpenSea have underperformed compared with digital artwork, collectibles and other categories.
Cointelegraph Consulting
Dec 16, 2021
https://cointelegraph.com/news/cointelegraph-consulting-is-nft-music-an-untapped-opportunity
Analysis
Music in the Metaverse creates social and immersive experiences for users
Music is becoming a key feature in the Metaverse, but will challenges hamper adoption?
Rachel Wolfson
Feb 09, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/music-in-the-metaverse-creates-social-and-immersive-experiences-for-users
News
Argentina’s fan token sinks 31% after World Cup loss against Saudi Arabia
The price of soccer fan tokens, designed for fan engagement, is seemingly impacted by the on-field performance of teams.
Brayden Lindrea
Nov 23, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/argentina-s-fan-token-sinks-31-after-world-cup-loss-against-saudi-arabia
Explained
Are Bitcoin transactions anonymous and traceable?
Bitcoin transactions are easily traceable through blockchain explorers but do not directly reveal the identities behind Bitcoin wallet addresses.
Christiaan Vos
Sep 03, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/explained/are-bitcoin-transactions-anonymous-and-traceable
Video
Cryptopedia: Learn about Web3 and how it aims to transform internet services
Cointelegraph breaks down Web3 and how it can create a better version of the internet and give back control to the people.
Ezra Reguerra
Mar 25, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/cryptopedia-learn-about-web3-and-how-it-aims-to-transform-internet-services
Analysis
Kitchen table Bitcoin: How should average investors approach crypto?
How should retail investors approach cryptocurrency investments? Are moonshots worth it at this point?
Francisco Rodrigues
Mar 29, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/kitchen-table-bitcoin-how-should-average-investors-approach-crypto
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Disgraced MP tells Parliament UK can be the 'home' of crypto
“These innovations have the potential to disrupt finance, just as social media has disrupted communication, or online shopping has changed retail,” said Matt Hancock.
Brian Quarmby
Jan 28, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/disgraced-mp-tells-parliament-uk-can-be-the-home-of-crypto
How to crypto
What is Comtech Gold (CGO) and how does it work?
Is owning digitized gold a better option than physical gold? Comtech Gold tokenizes the metal making it more liquid and secure.
Dilip Kumar Patairya
Oct 20, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/what-is-comtech-gold-cgo-and-how-does-it-work
Markets News
‘Can it get any easier?’ Bitcoin whales dictate when to buy and sell BTC
Whale buying and selling has effectively told traders how to position their bids and asks, data reveals.
William Suberg
Jun 08, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/can-it-get-any-easier-bitcoin-whales-dictate-when-to-buy-and-sell-btc
Markets News
Bitcoin’s 60% year-to-date correction looks bad, but many stocks have dropped by even more
Legacy investors often say BTC, ETH and altcoin volatility is too high to warrant a sound investment, but many major corporations have seen even larger drawdowns in their stock prices in 2022.
Marcel Pechman
Sep 22, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-s-60-year-to-date-correction-looks-bad-but-many-stocks-have-dropped-by-even-more
Explained
What are Bitcoin improvement proposals (BIPs), and how do they work?
Bitcoin improvement proposals are an essential part of cryptocurrency governance. Learn here what they are and how they work.
Emi Lacapra
Jun 12, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/explained/what-are-bitcoin-improvement-proposals-bips-and-how-do-they-work
Price Analysis
Price analysis 11/30: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, ADA, DOGE, MATIC, DOT, LTC, UNI
BTC and many altcoins are kicking up dust after the Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell discussed the possibility of smaller rate hikes in 2023, but is the momentum sustainable?
Rakesh Upadhyay
Nov 30, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/price-analysis-11-30-btc-eth-bnb-xrp-ada-doge-matic-dot-ltc-uni
Event
Game dev explains why blockchain should be 'invisible' in P2E gaming: KBW 2022
Mobile game developer Com2uS is stepping up its Web3 game with the launch of its own blockchain to emphasize the needs of next-generation gamers.
Savannah Fortis
Aug 09, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/game-dev-explains-why-blockchain-should-be-invisible-in-p2e-gaming-kbw-2022
Analysis
Self-regulatory orgs for crypto keep ecosystem afloat pending clear regulations
In places where crypto has no solid legal framework, self-regulatory organizations act as a ladder for crypto companies to evolve.
Prashant Jha
Jun 09, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/self-regulatory-orgs-for-crypto-keep-ecosystem-afloat-pending-clear-regulations
News
Gillibrand and Lummis state that most altcoins are securities
“Most cryptocurrencies go to the SEC. [...] Bitcoin and Ether would be certainly commodities, and that’s agreed upon,” said U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand.
Felix Ng
Jun 09, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/gillibrand-and-lummis-state-that-most-altcoins-are-securities
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Fidelity report shows resilience to crypto winter, huge adoption gap among investors
Fidelity Digital Assets’ research paints a not-too-gloomy picture of the digital asset institutional investment scene, although it indicates that some segments are much more active than others.
Derek Andersen
Oct 27, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/fidelity-report-shows-resilience-to-crypto-winter-huge-adoption-gap-among-investors
News
Public Bitcoin mining companies plagued with $4B of collective debt
The Bitcoin mining community took up massive loans during the 2021 bull market, negatively impacting their bottom lines during a subsequent bear market.
Arijit Sarkar
Dec 24, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/public-bitcoin-mining-companies-plagued-with-4b-of-collective-debt