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News
Chinese state media signals tighter crypto regulations in Terra aftermath
China has used its Economic Daily media outlet to signal that further regulatory action may be taken toward stablecoins in the wake of the collapse of Terra’s algorithmic stablecoin.
Jesse Coghlan
May 31, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/china-state-media-signals-tighter-crypto-regulations-in-terra-aftermath
News
Mercedes partners with NFT artists to celebrate G-Class series
Mercedes-Benz has picked five artists from the NFT industry to interpret the G-Class in their own style.
Arnold Kirimi
Jan 18, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/mercedes-partners-with-nft-artists-to-celebrate-g-class-series
Market Update
Bitcoin is cooling its rally — Here are the BTC price levels to watch next
Bulls have a lot of work left to do, say Bitcoin analysts as consolidation enters for BTC price.
William Suberg
Oct 27, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-is-cooling-its-rally-here-are-the-btc-price-levels-to-watch-next
Markets News
Bitcoin miners can take fresh 20% BTC price hit before capitulating, data shows
Production costs for miners are around $34,000, and together with transaction fees, miners need not worry about another $40,000 support challenge on BTC/USD.
William Suberg
Jan 15, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-miners-can-take-fresh-20-btc-price-hit-before-capitulating-data-shows
News
The Moscow Exchange is a good base for crypto trading, Russian lawmaker says
MOEX is likely to do a great job in launching a crypto trading division due to its full compliance with the rules of the Bank of Russia, the official said.
Helen Partz
Jul 07, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/the-moscow-exchange-is-a-good-base-for-crypto-trading-russian-lawmaker-says
News
Dutch central bank says KuCoin is not licensed and 'illegally offering services'
"This may increase the risk of customers becoming involved in money laundering or terrorist financing," says De Nederlandsche Bank.
Turner Wright
Dec 15, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/dutch-central-bank-says-kucoin-is-not-licensed-and-illegally-offering-services
Altcoin Watch
Tron’s stablecoin USDD loses dollar peg on suspected selloff by Alameda Research
Wallets associated with Sam Bankman-Fried’s Alameda Research could be behind the dollar depeg, alleges Tron’s founder.
Yashu Gola
Nov 10, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/tron-s-stablecoin-usdd-loses-dollar-peg-on-suspected-selloff-by-alameda-research
News
OpenSea competitor LooksRare exceeds $394M in sales
The new NFT trading platform already seems to be making waves just days after its launch.
Griffin Shenkel
Jan 12, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/opensea-competitor-looksrare-exceeds-394-in-sales
News
Voyager Digital won’t sue its executives for incompetence, will claim insurance on them
CEO Stephen Ehrlich and financial head Evan Psaropolous will keep their jobs even though they okayed a huge loan to Three Arrows Capital without sufficient due diligence.
Derek Andersen
Oct 18, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/voyager-digital-won-t-sue-its-executives-for-incompetence-will-claim-insurance-on-them
News
Risk profile of crypto markets similar to oil and tech: Coinbase
A hedge against the traditional market? Nope, crypto assets are now looking closer in risk profile to oil and gas, or EV stocks like Tesla, says Coinbase Institute’s chief economist.
Felix Ng
Jul 06, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/risk-profile-of-crypto-markets-similar-to-oil-and-tech-coinbase
News
Binance Card users now have access to XRP, SHIB and AVAX
Binance Card owners now have access to 14 supported cryptocurrencies, including XRP, AVAX and SHIB, among others.
Savannah Fortis
Aug 05, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/binance-card-users-now-have-access-to-xrp-shib-and-avax
News
Binance launches $500M lending project to support crypto miners
The loans will be provided to “blue-chip” Bitcoin miners who could back their bids with physical or digital assets.
David Attlee
Oct 17, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/binance-launches-500m-lending-project-to-support-crypto-miners
News
Crypto Twitter calls for calm after wETH insolvency joke goes viral
Ethereum bull Anthony Sassano and Gnosis co-founder Martin Köppelmann were among those explaining later that the Wrapped Ethereum (wETH) FUD was part of an inside joke.
Brayden Lindrea
Nov 28, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-twitter-calls-for-calm-after-weth-insolvency-joke-goes-viral
News
88% of Nomad Bridge exploiters were ‘copycats’ — Report
Copycats used the same code as the original hackers but modified the target token, token amount and recipient addresses.
Brayden Lindrea
Aug 11, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/88-of-nomad-bridge-exploiters-were-copycats-report
News
Blockchain interoperability goes beyond moving data from point A to B — Axelar CEO Sergey Gorbunov
Axelar's co-founder shared his views on blockchain infrastructure and adoption at Converge22 in San Francisco.
Ana Paula Pereira
Sep 30, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/blockchain-interoperability-goes-beyond-moving-data-from-point-a-to-b-axelar-ceo-sergey-gorbunov
News
Bitcoin ‘died’ 45 times in 2021 as media still eager to post BTC obituaries
438 Bitcoin obituaries have been counted since 2010, and the year 2017 still remains to account for most “deaths.”
Helen Partz
Dec 30, 2021
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-died-45-times-in-2021-as-media-still-eager-to-post-btc-obituaries
News
Fireblocks introduces Web3 Engine with developer tools to accelerate ecosystem growth
This suite of tools is designed for developers to build products and services in the DeFi, GameFi and NFT spaces.
Arnold Kirimi
May 17, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/fireblocks-introduces-web3-engine-with-developer-tools-to-accelerate-ecosystem-growth
News
Coinbase to track off-platform crypto transfers in Canada, Singapore and Japan
Certain Coinbase users will need to disclose recipient information when sending cryptocurrencies to non-Coinbase wallets.
Arijit Sarkar
Mar 26, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/coinbase-to-track-off-platform-crypto-transfers-in-canada-singapore-japan
News
Rep. Torres asks US GAO to investigate SEC ‘failure’ to protect public against FTX
Torres is a crypto supporter who has questioned the performance of the SEC before; he has written new legislation on crypto companies’ proof of reserves and comingling of funds.
Derek Andersen
Dec 07, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/rep-torres-asks-us-gao-to-investigate-sec-failure-to-protect-public-against-ftx
Analysis
Why quantum computing isn’t a threat to crypto… yet
Quantum computing still has a long way to go before posing a threat to blockchain technology.
Anthony Clarke
Sep 09, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/why-quantum-computing-isn-t-a-threat-to-crypto-yet
How to crypto
How does zero-knowledge proof authentication help create a portable digital identity solution?
Zero-knowledge proofs are probabilistic assessments that take efficiency of portable digital identity solutions to the next level.
Dilip Kumar Patairya
Oct 14, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/how-does-zero-knowledge-proof-authentication-help-create-a-portable-digital-identity-solution
News
Barbie-verse: Mattel inks multi-year deal with Cryptoys NFT marketplace
Mattel plans to use its intellectual property featuring brands such as Barbie and Hot Wheels to create playable avatars sold as NFTs in an upcoming metaverse.
Jesse Coghlan
Jun 10, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/barbie-verse-mattel-inks-multi-year-deal-with-cryptoys-nft-marketplace
News
Fanatic sells 60% stake in Candy Digital amid ‘imploding NFT market’
The sports merchandise giant has got cold feet in the shrinking NFT market.
Martin Young
Jan 05, 2023
https://cointelegraph.com/news/fanatic-sells-60-stake-in-candy-digital-amid-imploding-nft-market
News
Nickel Digital, Metaplex and others continue to feel the impact of FTX collapse
Some companies have resulted in layoffs to deal with their million-dollar losses.
Judith BannermanQuist
Nov 18, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/nickel-digital-metaplex-and-others-continue-to-feel-the-impact-of-ftx-collapse
Market Analysis
2 metrics signal the $1.1T crypto market cap resistance will hold
Despite a handful of the top-80 coins gaining 12% or more over the past week, Tether's premium in Asia and futures markets activity show buyers lacking confidence.
Marcel Pechman
Aug 05, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/2-metrics-signal-the-1-1t-crypto-market-cap-resistance-will-hold
Analysis
Fractional NFTs and what they mean for investing in real-world assets
Fractional NFTs enable users to divide an NFT into multiple fractions, reducing the barrier to entry for investing in real-world assets.
Anthony Clarke
Nov 09, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/fractional-nfts-and-what-they-mean-for-investing-in-real-world-assets
Interview
Proactive sanctions can help spare the ecosystem: Chainalysis exec
Andrew Fierman highlighted the nuances of sanctions depending on who is involved, what is at stake and where they’re coming from.
Savannah Fortis
Dec 07, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/proactive-sanctions-can-help-spare-the-ecosystem-chainalysis-exec
Analysis
From taxes to electricity, blockchain adoption is growing in Austria
The blockchain technology landscape is shifting in Austria, with public institutions and private firms experimenting with the tech.
Veronika Rinecker
Mar 28, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/from-taxes-to-electricity-blockchain-adoption-is-growing-in-austria
News
Japan-based crypto exchange DeCurret plans to sell to HK's Amber Group: Report
According to the Nikkei report, the crypto exchange was unable to compete with major companies including BitFlyer and Coincheck and “profits were tapering.”
Turner Wright
Jan 13, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/japan-based-crypto-exchange-decurret-plans-to-sell-to-hk-s-amber-group-report
News
UAE Web3 ecosystem houses almost 1.5K active organizations: Report
A new report shows that 65% of the 1,450 Web3 organizations are based on native blockchain technology, while 35% are based on non-native technology.
Prashant Jha
Oct 10, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/uae-web3-ecosystem-houses-almost-1-5k-active-organizations-report
News
Mojang Studios bans Minecraft NFT integrations
"NFTs can create models of scarcity and exclusion that conflict with our Guidelines and the spirit of Minecraft," says the entity.
Zhiyuan Sun
Jul 20, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/mojang-studios-bans-minecraft-nft-integrations
News
VC Roundup: Web3 infrastructure developers attract major investors
Venture capital from Pantera, Coinbase Ventures, Alameda Research, ConsenSys and Crypto.com is making its way to Web3 projects.
Sam Bourgi
Mar 07, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/vc-roundup-web3-infrastructure-developers-attract-major-investors
News
Genius Yield's ISPO pools surpass $118M within first 48 hours
The initial stake pool offering has seen significant uptake, with one of the four GENS pools being nearly fully committed in just two days.
Zhiyuan Sun
Dec 17, 2021
https://cointelegraph.com/news/genius-yield-raises-118m-via-ispo-in-first-48-hours
News
Single-issue crypto voters weigh in on midterms before US Election Day
The outcome of elections with pro- and anti-crypto political candidates could determine the future of digital asset legislation and regulation in the United States.
Turner Wright
Nov 08, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/single-issue-crypto-voters-weigh-in-on-midterms-before-us-election-day
News
On-chain metrics hint at a bearish outlook for Bitcoin
Bitcoin on-chain analysis is showing more short-term holders registering losses, and they are statistically more likely to sell, according to Glassnode.
Martin Young
Feb 22, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/on-chain-metrics-hint-at-a-bearish-outlook-for-bitcoin
News
Jack Dorsey’s Block hits $1.3B in Q1 profits, $43M in BTC trading revenue
Despite the fact that the Bitcoin price trended down over Q1, the Block ecosystem of payment solutions with Bitcoin in mind performed well.
Joseph Hall
May 19, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/jack-dorsey-s-block-hits-1-3b-in-q1-profits-43m-in-btc-trading-revenue
Altcoin Watch
BIFI gains 100%+ after Beefy Finance adds new vaults and stablecoin liquidity pools
Quad-stablecoin liquidity pools, an integration with Oasis Network and 12 new vaults could be the factors behind BIFI’s current triple digit gain.
Jordan Finneseth
May 16, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bifi-gains-100-after-beefy-finance-adds-new-vaults-and-stablecoin-liquidity-pools
News
Aussie exchange Swyftx to offer ‘no lock-in’ yield on crypto
Swyftx, one of Australia’s largest crypto exchanges, has become the first local exchange to offer users zero-fee yields on cryptocurrency deposits.
Tom Mitchelhill
May 05, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/aussie-exchange-swyftx-to-offer-no-lock-in-yield-on-crypto
News
Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs stolen in Instagram phishing attack
The phishing attack coincided with the one-year anniversary of BAYC’s launch, leading many users to believe that the link was authentic.
Zhiyuan Sun
Apr 25, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bored-ape-yacht-club-nfts-stolen-in-instagram-phishing-attack
News
Polygon raises $450M in Sequoia-led funding round
Blockchain venture funds are shifting their focus to Web3 development and are placing greater emphasis on scalability.
Sam Bourgi
Feb 07, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/polygon-raises-450m-in-sequoia-led-funding-round
Market Analysis
Here's how Ether options traders could prepare for the proof-of-stake migration
Ethereum Foundation members expect “the merge” to happen before year-end and savvy options traders will profit using this options strategy.
Marcel Pechman
Apr 18, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/here-s-how-ether-options-traders-could-prepare-for-the-proof-of-stake-migration
News
Three Arrows Capital fund moves over 300 NFTs to a new address
According to blockchain provider Nansen, hundreds of NFTs have been moved from the 3AC-linked fund to a Gnosis Safe address.
Ana Paula Pereira
Oct 05, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/three-arrows-capital-fund-moves-over-300-nfts-to-a-new-address
News
Capitulation ongoing but markets not at the bottom yet: Glassnode
While many indicators suggest that the market bottom may be close, time will be the ultimate determinant, according to a new report from Glassnode.
Brian Newar
Jul 12, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/capitulation-ongoing-but-markets-not-at-the-bottom-yet-glassnode
Market Analysis
Crypto derivatives data signals improving investor sentiment and a possible trend reversal
Money is trickling back into the crypto market and derivatives data suggests that investor confidence is improving as the market forms a bottom.
Marcel Pechman
Feb 06, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-derivatives-data-signals-improving-investor-sentiment-and-a-possible-trend-reversal
News
Bitcoin mining project in Kenya helps power rural community
Gridless Compute, a hydro-powered Bitcoin mining initiative, tweeted that the project has successfully powered a rural community and lowered its existing energy rates.
Savannah Fortis
Dec 09, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-mining-project-in-kenya-helps-power-rural-community
Price Analysis
Price analysis 2/4: BTC, ETH, BNB, ADA, SOL, XRP, LUNA, DOGE, DOT, AVAX
BTC and altcoins broke above their overhead resistance levels, but the actions of traders will determine whether bulls are back in control.
Rakesh Upadhyay
Feb 04, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/price-analysis-2-4-btc-eth-bnb-ada-sol-xrp-luna-doge-dot-avax
Video
$25K or $15K BTC — CPI and US inflation data coming out on Thursday: Watch The Market Report
On this week’s episode of The Market Report, Cointelegraph’s resident experts discuss the new CPI data and U.S. inflation rate to be announced on Thursday, Oct. 13.
Cointelegraph
Oct 11, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/25k-or-15k-btc-cpi-and-us-inflation-data-coming-out-on-thursday-watch-the-market-report
Interview
Magic Eden teams up with Overtime to elevate sports NFT utility
The leading Solana NFT marketplace is anticipating an expansion of its retail audience following the launch of the NCAA basketball-focused digital assets.
Tom Farren
Mar 08, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/magic-eden-teams-up-with-overtime-to-elevate-sports-nft-utility
News
Multicoin Capital raises $430M for new crypto startup fund
Even with Bitcoin, Ether and altcoins in a bear market, venture funding for the blockchain industry continues to grow.
Sam Bourgi
Jul 12, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/multicoin-capital-raises-430m-for-new-crypto-startup-fund
News
Berlin-based football app enters the metaverse following $300M fundraiser
The financing round was led by Liberty City Ventures, with participation from blockchain platforms and venture capital firms, including Animoca Brands and Dapper Labs.
Arnold Kirimi
Apr 28, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/berlin-based-football-app-enters-the-metaverse-following-300m-fundraiser
Markets News
US dollar strength mimics 2020 coronavirus crash — 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
The U.S. dollar runs the show behind the scenes as Easter weekend sparks pain for Bitcoin bulls.
William Suberg
Apr 18, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/us-dollar-strength-mimics-2020-coronavirus-crash-5-things-to-know-in-bitcoin-this-week
News
Georgia punches well above its weight for Bitcoin mining: Report
The tiny population of Georgia is a dark horse for Bitcoin mining, contributing close to 1% of the industry’s total hash rate, according to a report by Arcane research.
Joseph Hall
Feb 21, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/georgia-punches-well-above-its-weight-for-bitcoin-mining-report
Newsletter
Crypto Biz: Wall Street is marketing Bitcoin for us, Feb. 3–9
Big banks continue to explore Bitcoin and cryptocurrency’s long-term value proposition after shunning the asset class for years.
Sam Bourgi
Feb 11, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-biz-wall-street-is-marketing-bitcoin-for-us-feb-3-9
Price Analysis
3 reasons why Ethereum can reach $5,000 in Q1
A mix of technical, macroeconomic and on-chain indicators point toward a price rally in the Ethereum market this quarter.
Yashu Gola
Jan 04, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/3-reasons-why-ethereum-can-reach-5-000-in-q1
Analysis
What Kazakhstan’s new tax regime means for the crypto mining industry
New amendments recently signed by the country’s president could bolster the energy grid refit while keeping overall prices relatively moderate.
David Attlee
Aug 02, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/what-kazakhstan-s-new-tax-regime-means-for-the-crypto-mining-industry
Sponsored
Three blockchains, one circulating supply: DeFi project thinks big
This DeFi company is based on three blockchains — and offers DApps that allow assets to be transferred across chains quickly.
Chris Jones
Dec 29, 2021
https://cointelegraph.com/news/three-blockchains-one-circulating-supply-defi-project-thinks-big
News
Trouble in the Bahamas following FTX collapse: Report
Locals say they are having to contend with vacant apartments and the loss of job opportunities once provided by the collapsed exchange.
Judith BannermanQuist
Nov 25, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/trouble-in-the-bahamas-following-ftx-collapse-report
Innovation Circle
12 signs of a promising crypto connection
What someone has done in crypto is important, but why they have done it may be even more so.
Cointelegraph Innovation Circle
Mar 21, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/innovation-circle/12-signs-of-a-promising-crypto-connection
News
Polkadot hits all-time high in development activity
It's been almost one year since the start of the ecosystem's signature parachain auctions.
Zhiyuan Sun
Oct 17, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/polkadot-hits-all-time-high-in-development-activity
News
Major client demand was the ‘tipping point’ for BNY Mellon’s crypto services
BNY Mellon CEO Robin Vince pointed to a survey earlier this year that found 91% of institutional asset managers were interested in investing in tokenized assets.
Felix Ng
Oct 19, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/major-client-demand-the-tipping-point-for-bny-mellon-s-crypto-services
Altcoin Watch
Does Ethereum's new ETHPoW fork stand a chance? ETHW price falls 65% post-Merge
Nonetheless, ETHPoW is gaining adoption among top mining pools and crypto exchanges.
Yashu Gola
Sep 16, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/does-ethereum-s-new-ethpow-fork-stand-a-chance-ethw-price-falls-65-post-merge
Opinion
Bitcoin’s Velvet Revolution: The overthrow of crony capitalism
Today, the revolutionaries are gathering again. But this time, they have the most powerful economic weapon citizens have ever had: Bitcoin.
Nik Oraevskiy
May 07, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-s-velvet-revolution-the-overthrow-of-crony-capitalism
Markets News
Illiquid supply ‘going up relentlessly’ — 5 things to watch in Bitcoin this week
It may have dropped to six-month lows, but Bitcoin is still the subject of an increasing supply squeeze.
William Suberg
Jan 24, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/illiquid-supply-going-up-relentlessly-5-things-to-watch-in-bitcoin-this-week
News
Qatar exploring digital banks and central bank digital currencies
The central bank is expected to set a direction for its future focus soon, particularly on various fintech verticals.
Arnold Kirimi
Mar 18, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/qatar-exploring-digital-banks-and-central-bank-digital-currencies
Breaking news
Breaking: FTX partially resumes withdrawals, blockchain data shows
Transactions are leaving the FTX hot wallet at a rate in the single digits per minute.
Zhiyuan Sun
Nov 10, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/blockchain-data-show-ftx-appears-to-have-resumed-withdrawals
New Year Special
Crypto makes history in 2022: Five instances of governments embracing digital assets
Even amid the market breakdown and repetitive public attacks on the industry, some of the officials found the courage to embrace the innovation.
David Attlee
Jan 01, 2023
https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-makes-history-in-2022-five-instances-of-governments-embracing-digital-assets
Analysis
The race for semiconductors: Are crypto miners taking the lion's share?
Semiconductors are making headlines again this year but to what extent can the shortage be attributed to crypto miners?
Elena Perez
Apr 07, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/the-race-for-semiconductors-are-crypto-miners-taking-the-lion-s-share
News
Telegram username auction marketplace 'almost' ready to launch
Telegram said that the development of its marketplace is almost finished, and a launch date will be announced soon.
Prashant Jha
Oct 21, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/telegram-username-auction-marketplace-almost-ready-to-launch
Interview
From skies to blocks: How an aerospace student became a Web3 entrepreneur
Ahmet Usta went from studying aircraft to founding thriving Web3 startups focusing on gaming and NFTs.
Ezra Reguerra
Sep 21, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/from-the-skies-to-blocks-how-an-aerospace-student-became-a-web3-entrepreneur
Market Update
Bitcoin hodlers will ‘soon see why’ $21.6K BTC price pump is fake — trader
Suspicions over weekend strength come as traders send 17,500 BTC to Binance in less than 24 hours.
William Suberg
Jul 17, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-hodlers-will-soon-see-why-21-6k-btc-price-pump-is-fake-trader
Altcoin Watch
Axie Infinity sees 'no signs of buyers' as AXS price tumbles 30% in two weeks
AXS price nonetheless tests a key inflection area that has historically acted as strong support.
Yashu Gola
Apr 11, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/axie-infinity-sees-no-signs-of-buyers-as-axs-price-tumbles-30-in-two-weeks
Analysis
Can Solana become the dominant PoS chain despite persistent outages?
The Solana network seems to be battling persistent outages while seeking to address the industry’s blockchain trilemma.
Wahid Pessarlay
May 10, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/can-solana-become-the-dominant-pos-chain-despite-persistent-outages
News
Ethereum ICO-era whale address transfers 145,000 ETH weeks before the Merge
The amount of ETH transferred just a month before the Merge has generated community curiosity, with some claiming it’ll be dumped while others say it’s for staking.
Prashant Jha
Aug 15, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/ethereum-ico-era-whale-address-transfer-145-000-eth-weeks-before-the-merge
News
Former CFTC commissioner Jill Sommers joins FTX US Derivatives board
The addition of Jill Sommers followed former CFTC commissioner Mark Wetjen becoming FTX US' head of policy and regulatory strategy in November 2021.
Turner Wright
Sep 01, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/former-cftc-commissioner-jill-sommers-joins-ftx-us-derivatives-board
Markets News
Bitcoin on-chain data flashes early signs of the BTC bottom being in
BTC bulls aim to confirm $20,000 as support as fresh on-chain data begins to signal that the bottom might be in.
Kyle White
Nov 01, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-on-chain-data-flashes-early-signs-of-the-btc-bottom-being-in
Market Analysis
Ethereum price 'bullish triangle' puts 4-year highs vs. Bitcoin within reach
ETH/BTC could reach 0.10 this year as the market anticipates Ethereum's proof-of-stake switch.
Yashu Gola
Apr 12, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/ethereum-price-bullish-triangle-puts-4-year-highs-vs-bitcoin-within-reach
News
64% of staked ETH controlled by 5 entities — Nansen
New report by Nansen delves into the distribution of staked ETH, respective holders and possible ramifications as The Merge looms.
Gareth Jenkinson
Sep 12, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/64-of-staked-eth-controlled-by-five-entities-nansen
Regulations
Bank of Korea completes first phase of digital currency pilot
The second phase of the CBDC mock testing is expected to be completed by June this year
Prashant Jha
Jan 24, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bank-of-korea-completes-first-phase-of-digital-currency-pilot
Explained
Staking on Polkadot, explained
There's a big buzz around staking right now — but when it comes to Polkadot, there's a big difference between exchanges.
Chris Jones
Sep 05, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/explained/staking-on-polkadot-explained
News
Crypto trades in Thailand now reportedly subject to 15% capital gains tax
While Thai crypto investors and miners are required to pay the tax in 2022, exchanges are reportedly exempt from the new duty.
Helen Partz
Jan 06, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-trades-in-thailand-now-reportedly-subject-to-15-capital-gains-tax
News
Nifty News: Solana NFTs on OpenSea in April, Ross Ulbricht's new collection... and more
OpenSea shared a 16-second video on Twitter to announce the integration, with many popular Solana collections announcing their intention to list on the marketplace.
Jesse Coghlan
Mar 30, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/nifty-news-solana-nfts-on-opensea-in-april-ross-ulbricht-s-new-collection-and-more
News
Crypto community rallies with Ukraine as local NFT artists' works sell out
In an act of solidarity, crypto enthusiasts from all over the world are helping the people of Ukraine press through difficult times.
Zhiyuan Sun
Feb 25, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-community-rallies-with-ukraine-as-local-nft-artists-works-sell-out
Market Update
BTC price hits new December low as Bitcoin dips 2% with Asia stocks
Bitcoin fails to hold $17,000 as BTC price correlation with Asia stocks stands out on the day.
William Suberg
Dec 07, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/btc-price-hits-new-december-low-as-bitcoin-dips-2-with-asia-stocks
Market Update
'Violent' Bitcoin breakout due as BTC open interest nears all-time high
Bitcoin futures open interest is almost higher than ever, but its composition is completely different from last year, analysis reveals.
William Suberg
Oct 06, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/violent-bitcoin-breakout-due-as-btc-open-interest-nears-all-time-high
News
61% of Americans may purchase crypto in 2022, new survey says
Data released by crypto platform Voyager Digital indicates that nearly two out of three Americans are bullish on crypto, believing it will gain value in 2022.
Ezra Reguerra
Jan 20, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/61-of-americans-may-purchase-crypto-in-2022-new-survey-says
News
Expansion of short-term BTC holders suggests ‘final flush’ of sellers
Short-term holders expanding their BTC holdings indicates that heavy sell-offs have taken place.
Brian Newar
Aug 16, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/expansion-of-short-term-btc-holders-suggests-final-flush-of-sellers
News
Web3, NFTs, Metaverse: The tools for a truly decentralized future
If the crypto community can successfully decentralize the internet, “it’s a future really worth getting excited about,” said NFT3 founder Dylan Dewdney.
Arijit Sarkar
May 21, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/web3-nfts-metaverse-the-tools-for-a-truly-decentralized-future
Sponsored
Q&A: What lessons must be learned from the crypto crunch?
What lessons can be learned from the crypto crunch? OKX, which claims it managed to protect its users against losses from LUNA and UST, tells us more.
Chris Jones
Jul 20, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/qa-what-lessons-must-be-learned-from-the-crypto-crunch
News
MicroStrategy CEO won’t sell $5B BTC stash despite crypto winter
MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor has no intention of selling from his firm’s $5-billion Bitcoin chest despite a 40% drop in the value.
Arnold Kirimi
Jan 20, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/microstrategy-ceo-won-t-sell-5b-btc-stash-despite-crypto-winter
Breaking news
Alex Mashinsky sued by NY AG for allegedly hiding Celsius’ ‘dire financial condition’
Alex Mashinsky’s actions leading up to Celsius declaring bankruptcy allegedly contributed to investor losses by misrepresenting the platform’s financial condition.
Turner Wright
Jan 05, 2023
https://cointelegraph.com/news/ny-ag-files-lawsuit-against-alex-mashinsky-alleging-he-hid-celsius-dire-financial-condition
Interview
Ethereum may now be more vulnerable to censorship — Blockchain analyst
With Ethereum validators being required to stake 32 ETH, Ethereum could become more centralized and susceptible to censorship from governments.
Luke Huigsloot
Sep 16, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/ethereum-may-now-be-more-vulnerable-to-censorship-blockchain-analyst
News
YouTube sees ‘incredible potential’ in NFT video sales despite backlash threat
“There’s a lot to consider in making sure we approach these new technologies responsibly, but we think there’s incredible potential as well,” said YouTube chief product officer Neal Mohan.
Brian Quarmby
Feb 11, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/youtube-sees-incredible-potential-in-nft-video-sales-despite-backlash-threat
Innovation Circle
Rethinking the way we teach crypto
The digital asset space has acquired a reputation for being overly complicated, and it doesn’t have to be that way.
Oleksandr Lutskevych
Jun 15, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/innovation-circle/rethinking-the-way-we-teach-crypto
News
US delays crypto tax reporting rules, as it still can’t define what a ‘broker’ is
Congress passed a law in November 2021 that required the new crypto rules to be issued.
Tom Blackstone
Dec 23, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/u-s-delays-crypto-tax-reporting-rules-as-it-still-can-t-define-what-a-broker-is
News
House members urge US treasury secretary to clarify definition of broker in infrastructure law
“We must ensure requirements imposed on the digital asset ecosystem are both crafted and implemented in such a way to ensure the United States remains at the forefront of financial innovation,” said the letter to Janet Yellen.
Turner Wright
Jan 27, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/house-members-urge-us-treasury-secretary-to-clarify-definition-of-broker-in-infrastructure-law
News
Terra crash highlights stablecoin risk to financial stability: ECB
A recent ECB report says stablecoins are not practical as a mode of payment and their current form isn't fit for use in the real economy.
Prashant Jha
Jul 11, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/terra-crash-highlights-stablecoin-risk-to-financial-stability-ecb
Analysis
Cure for the itch: Deputizing blockchain to fight public corruption
If corrupt government officials try to delete files on the blockchain, “any change will be noticed immediately by other participants.”
Andrew Singer
Dec 18, 2021
https://cointelegraph.com/news/cure-for-the-itch-deputizing-blockchain-to-fight-public-corruption
News
Binance vs. FTX: CZ calls out ‘bad players’ for crypto exchange jitters
Jitters in crypto trading relate to a trade event wherein an investor’s buy or sell order gets stuck and moves down in the list, allowing newer trade orders to go through.
Arijit Sarkar
Aug 20, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/binance-vs-ftx-cz-calls-out-bad-players-for-crypto-exchange-jitters
Market Update
Altcoins turn bullish even as Bitcoin price slips below $46K again
ID, PAC and RVN lead the altcoin breakout, while Bitcoin price targets new lows below $46,000.
Jordan Finneseth
Jan 04, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/altcoins-turn-bullish-even-as-bitcoin-price-slips-below-46k-again
Opinion
What can other algorithmic stablecoins learn from Terra’s crash?
The main problem that led to the fall of Terra was that the reserves appeared to be overcollateralized, but in reality, they weren’t.
Shahaf Bar-Geffen
Jun 12, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/what-can-other-algorithmic-stablecoins-learn-from-terra-s-crash