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News
Canadian PM candidate supports freedom to use Bitcoin as money
The Conservative candidate for Prime Minister believes Canadians should be free to use Bitcoin and other crypto assets as money in the Great White North.
Brian Newar
Mar 29, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/canadian-pm-candidate-supports-freedom-to-use-bitcoin-as-money
Thought Leaders
With 2022 gone for good, what will 2023 bring to the crypto market?
With the start of a new year, the crypto market is bracing itself for the unknown. What are the main challenges and goals?
Digi156
Jan 08 2023
https://cointelegraph.com/news/with-2022-gone-for-good-what-will-2023-bring-to-the-crypto-market
Breaking news
What decentralization? Solana lender Solend approves whale wallet takeover to avoid DeFi implosion
There’s more trouble in DeFi as Solend launches a spur-of-the-moment move to crack into a whale’s wallet.
Sean Moore
Jun 19, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/what-decentralization-solend-approves-whale-wallet-takeover-to-avoid-defi-implosion
News
Zuckerberg's Diem reportedly weighing sale after stablecoin plans falter
It looks like Meta is planning to jump ship, with inside sources saying that the crypto initiative is trying to sell its assets.
Keira Wright
Jan 26, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/zuckerberg-s-diem-reportedly-weighing-sale-after-stablecoin-plans-falter
News
Tron producer Donald Kushner creates Web3-inspired Cryptosaurs NFT collection
"NFTs can aid in the documentation of the creator community through smart contracts," said Kushner.
Zhiyuan Sun
Jul 27, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/tron-producer-donald-kushner-creates-web-3-0-inspired-cryptosaurs-nft-collection
News
Dominica works with Huobi for digital identity program
Dominica has launched a digital identity program and national token in partnership with Huobi.
Gareth Jenkinson
Nov 29, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/dominica-works-with-huobi-for-digital-identity-program
News
Transit Swap ‘hacker’ returns 70% of $23M in stolen funds
The funds returned so far have come in the form of Ether, Binance-pegged ETH and BNB ($14.2 million).
Brayden Lindrea
Oct 03, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/transit-swap-hacker-returns-70-of-23m-in-stolen-funds
How to crypto
What is the Near Protocol, and how does it work?
Near Protocol is a DApp platform and Ethereum competitor that places a premium on the developer and user convenience.
Marcel Deer
Feb 19, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/what-is-the-near-protocol-and-how-does-it-work
Explained
Merkle trees vs. Verkle trees, Explained
This article helps you to understand the importance of and differences between Merkle vs. Verkle trees in blockchain.
Jagjit Singh
Aug 19, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/explained/merkle-trees-vs-verkle-trees-explained
Market Analysis
Looks bare: OpenSea turns into NFT ghost-town after daily volume plunges 99% from peak
An ongoing debt crisis at lending platform BendDAO is also increasing the risk the NFT bubble will burst.
Yashu Gola
Aug 29, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/looks-bare-opensea-turns-into-nft-ghost-town-after-volume-plunges-99-in-90-days
News
AMC Theatres mobile app accepts Dogecoin, Shiba Inu and more
AMC Theatre CEO Adam Aron disclosed that the iOS and Android mobile applications accept crypto payments via integration with BitPay, a Bitcoin payment service provider.
Arijit Sarkar
Apr 17, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/amc-theatres-mobile-app-accepts-dogecoin-shiba-inu-and-more
News
Floki Inu resumes controversial ad blitz in London
The new campaign spanning buses and train stations across the city comes only a few weeks after regulators banned the previous ads from marketing run Floki Inu conducted in 2021.
Jesse Coghlan
Apr 26, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/floki-inu-resumes-controversial-ad-blitz-in-london
News
Attackers loot $5M from Osmosis in LP exploit, $2M returned soon after
Attackers have exploited a bug in the Osmosis exchange to the tune of $5M as FireStake validators admit to their role in racking up roughly $2M before stepping forward.
Tom Mitchelhill
Jun 09, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/attackers-loot-5m-from-osmosis-in-lp-exploit-2m-returned-soon-after
News
Subway accepts Bitcoin, so users can get a sandwich on the Lightning Network
The largest franchise in the world, Subway, is testing out the Lightning Network layer-2 Bitcoin payments solution and receiving encouraging results in Berlin, Germany.
Joseph Hall
Nov 09, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/subway-accepts-bitcoin-so-users-can-get-a-sandwich-on-the-lightning-network
Analysis
WhatsApp crash: Are decentralized blockchain messengers a real alternative?
Centralized communication apps share one crucial feature: They crash often. Cointelegraph investigates to see if decentralization can offer a solution.
Erhan Kahraman
Nov 04, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/whatsapp-crash-are-decentralized-blockchain-messengers-a-real-alternative
News
Hong Kong begins discussions to introduce stablecoin regulatory framework
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority shared a list of eight questions to seek policy-related recommendations citing five possible regulatory outcomes — no action, opt-in regime, risk-based regime, catch-all regime and blanket ban.
Arijit Sarkar
Jan 15, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/hong-kong-begins-discussions-to-introduce-stablecoin-regulatory-framework
News
Colombia to prevent tax evasion with national digital currency: Report
A national digital currency would help curb tax evasion in Colombia, which is estimated at up to 8% of GDP, the head of Colombia’s tax and customs agency said.
Helen Partz
Aug 17, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/colombia-to-prevent-tax-evasion-with-national-digital-currency-report
News
NFT-focused holding company raises $50M Series A
Nonfungible token projects have raised billions of dollars in venture funding over the past year, underscoring heightened demand in the sector.
Sam Bourgi
Jan 04, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/nft-focused-holding-company-raises-50-series-a
Interview
Cartesi Founder on what needs to be done to make Ethereum scalable
While a monumental achievement for Ethereum, The Merge was not a cure-all. We’ve spoken with the founder of Cartesi on what still needs to change.
Chris Jones
Nov 03, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/cartesi-founder-on-what-needs-to-be-done-to-make-ethereum-scalable
News
State securities regulators investigate Celsius over withdrawal suspension: Report
Reports from different media outlets in the last week also suggested the Celsius Network has lost major backers and onboarded new attorneys amid a volatile crypto market.
Turner Wright
Jun 16, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/texas-securities-regulator-investigates-celsius-over-withdrawal-suspension-report
News
Galaxy Digital to provide market data to blockchains with Chainlink
Galaxy announced that they will provide market data so that smart contract developers can build better blockchain applications.
Ezra Reguerra
Sep 27, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/galaxy-digital-to-provide-market-data-to-blockchains-with-chainlink
News
MakerDAO goes ahead with $500M investment in treasuries and bonds
$500 million of the funds currently collateralizing the Dai stablecoin will be reallocated to U.S. Treasurys and corporate bonds in an effort to provide the protocol low-risk additional yield.
Luke Huigsloot
Oct 07, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/makerdao-goes-ahead-with-500m-investment-in-treasuries-and-bonds
News
Robinhood axes almost 1 in 10 staff members as stock hits all-time low
“We determined that making these reductions to Robinhood’s staff is the right decision to improve efficiency,” noted Robinhood CEO and co-founder Vlad Tenev.
Brian Quarmby
Apr 27, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/robinhood-axes-almost-1-in-10-staff-members-as-stock-hits-all-time-low
Markets News
Retail interest in crypto declines as investors search for the next big price mover
Google search data and exchange activity point to the declining interest from retail traders as crypto investors search for the next big spark that will bring fresh capital into the ecosystem.
Jordan Finneseth
Apr 20, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/retail-interest-in-crypto-declines-as-investors-search-for-the-next-big-price-mover
News
HBAR Foundation launches $100M climate-focused impact fund, declaring DOVU as inaugural grantee
According to the announcement, the fund is "designed to strengthen accountability and transparency in ecological markets," with an inherent adherence to contributing towards the 2030 UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Tom Farren
Mar 10, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/hbar-foundation-launches-100m-climate-focused-impact-fund-declaring-dovu-as-inaugural-grantee
News
SEC charges 11 individuals over $300M crypto ‘pyramid scheme’
SEC has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court against the founders and promoters of Forsage, who allegedly fueled a $300 million “textbook pyramid and Ponzi scheme.”
Brayden Lindrea
Aug 02, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/sec-charges-11-individuals-over-300m-crypto-pyramid-scheme
News
Indian central bank’s ‘informal pressure’ disrupted payments — Coinbase CEO
“I guess we have a concern that [the Reserve Bank of India] may be actually in violation of the Supreme Court ruling,” said Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong.
Arijit Sarkar
May 11, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/indian-central-bank-s-informal-pressure-disrupted-payments-coinbase-ceo
News
70% of unregulated exchange transactions are wash trading: NBER study
The researchers found that in some exchanges, the wash trading volume can go as high as 80%.
Ezra Reguerra
Dec 29, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/70-of-unregulated-exchange-transactions-are-wash-trading-nber-study
Market Update
Bitcoin whales fuel BTC price comeback as stocks brush off Russia-Ukraine shocks
A demand for a reclaim of higher levels enters to end the week, with traditional markets recouping losses.
William Suberg
Feb 25, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-whales-fuel-btc-price-comeback-as-stocks-brush-off-russia-ukraine-shocks
News
European crypto regulatory framework goes to three-way consideration without PoW ban
The EU parliament didn’t use its option to block the current version of MiCA that does not contain the hostile clause.
David Attlee
Mar 25, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/european-crypto-regulatory-framework-goes-to-three-way-consideration-without-pow-ban
Sponsored
Investment platform achieves world-first with asset management recorded on blockchain
Despite their position in simplifying investing, index funds in the crypto space require widespread regulation to survive the upcoming regulatory crackdown.
Sarah Jansen
May 18, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/investment-platform-achieves-world-first-with-asset-management-recorded-on-blockchain
Market Update
Bitcoin sits at range high as realized price sparks BTC 'macro signal'
Interesting signals are being printed by several more chart indicators this week, all of which have proven to be bear market bottom markers.
William Suberg
Aug 25, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-sits-at-range-high-as-realized-price-sparks-btc-macro-signal
News
Bitcoin mining in Norway gets the green light as the proposed ban rejected
The proposal to ban Bitcoin mining in Norway was rejected in a vote by the Norwegian Parliament on Tuesday.
Joseph Hall
May 13, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-mining-in-norway-gets-the-green-light-as-the-proposed-ban-rejected
Sponsored
Q&A: This project says it runs solely on sustainable energy — how?
Worried about the impact your transactions have on the environment? This project gives you the choice to use nodes powered by green energy.
Chris Jones
Jul 15, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/qa-this-project-says-it-runs-solely-on-sustainable-energy-how
News
US federal agencies release joint statement on crypto asset risks and safe practices
The Fed, FDIC and OCC teamed up to wish the banks they regulate a FUD-filled new year with a warning about the risks associated with crypto assets and their efforts to contain those risks.
Derek Andersen
Jan 03, 2023
https://cointelegraph.com/news/us-federal-agencies-release-joint-statement-on-crypto-asset-risks-and-safe-practices
News
Ireland’s central bank follows UK‘s example in warning of crypto advertisements
The central bank warned people to be mindful of “the risks of misleading advertisements, particularly on social media, where influencers are being paid to advertise crypto assets.”
Turner Wright
Mar 22, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/ireland-s-central-bank-follows-uk-s-example-in-warning-of-crypto-advertisements
Market Update
Analysts flag Bitcoin price levels to watch after LFG sells 80K BTC
$20,000 or $32,000? Both feature in the outlook for Bitcoin price action going forward.
William Suberg
May 16, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/analysts-flag-bitcoin-price-levels-to-watch-after-lfg-sells-80k-btc
Expert Take
FTX fiasco means coming consequences for crypto in Washington DC
Congress should avoid engaging in a moral panic and instead produce legislation that produces clarity for the cryptocurrency industry.
Luke Hogg
Nov 20, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/ftx-fiasco-means-consequences-for-crypto-out-of-washington-dc
News
The UK has a new name for stablecoins and a new bill to regulate crypto
The proposal is another ripple of recognition for the Bitcoin, crypto and digital assets industries in the United Kingdom.
Joseph Hall
Oct 26, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/the-uk-has-a-new-name-for-stablecoins-and-a-new-bill-to-regulate-crypto
News
3x NBA champion Andre Iguodala becomes the latest athlete to receive salary in crypto
Iguodala said he will also be giving out $1 million worth of BTC to fans to increase the cryptocurrency's adoption.
Zhiyuan Sun
Jan 10, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/3x-nba-champion-andre-iguodala-becomes-the-latest-athlete-to-receive-salary-in-crypto
News
Cash App integrates Bitcoin Lightning Network for faster BTC transfers
The layer-two protocol addresses the historic limitations of Bitcoin to improve speeds while reducing transaction fees.
Arijit Sarkar
Jan 12, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/cash-app-integrates-bitcoin-lightning-network-for-faster-btc-transfers
News
Fed governor explains who needs crypto regulation and why demand for it is growing
Experienced investors know how to survive, Christopher Waller reasons, but there can be wide repercussions when small investors are hit with losses.
Derek Andersen
Jun 03, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/fed-governor-explains-who-needs-crypto-regulation-and-why-demand-for-it-is-growing
Opinion
No, Jack Dorsey, venture capital will not run Web3
Jack Dorsey’s vision of Web3 as a VC coup against the established tech royalty is not that simple and things may not be as clear-cut.
Ariel Shapira
Mar 02, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/no-jack-dorsey-venture-capital-will-not-run-web3
Sponsored
The crypto markets never sleep, but you need to: Trading bots rolled out to another exchange
An automated crypto trading bots provider has been integrated with Kraken — the latest major crypto exchange where its tools can now be used.
Chris Jones
Sep 14, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/the-crypto-markets-never-sleep-but-you-need-to-trading-bots-rolled-out-to-another-exchange
Altcoin Watch
Morpheus.Network hits roadmap targets, attracting investors focused on fundamentals
A smart contract upgrade and newly integrated masternodes have given MNW fresh bullish momentum, possibly setting the project up for success in 2022.
Jordan Finneseth
Jan 18, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/morpheus-network-hits-roadmap-targets-attracting-investors-focused-on-fundamentals
News
AUSTRAC releases 2 new guides to help spot illicit crypto use
AUSTRAC also urged financial institutions from debanking clients who may be engaged in suspicious account activity, as a mistake could be costly to “Australia’s economy.”
Brian Quarmby
Apr 21, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/austrac-releases-2-new-guides-to-help-spot-illicit-crypto-use
Market Analysis
Bitcoin price can’t find its footing, but BTC fundamentals inspire confidence in traders
Data shows traders still feel confident about BTC price because the futures premium and other fundamentals show no signs of stress.
Marcel Pechman
Jan 17, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-price-can-t-find-its-footing-but-btc-fundamentals-inspire-confidence-in-traders
News
Gemini receives license to provide electronic money services in Ireland
The license does not allow Gemini to operate as an exchange in the country, but it will let it passport e-money services throughout the EEA.
Derek Andersen
Mar 21, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/gemini-receives-license-to-provide-electronic-money-services-in-ireland
News
NFT watchdog Rug Pull Finder gets its own NFT giveaway exploited
Rug Pull Finder’s NFT contract was abused, allowing two scammers to mint 450 NFTs instead of one per wallet.
Stephen Katte
Sep 05, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/nft-watchdog-rug-pull-finder-gets-its-own-nft-giveaway-exploited
Explained
How to stake cryptocurrencies in 2022, explained
PoS has evolved to include several evolutions, providing users new ways to participate in transaction validation and earn passive income.
Sarah Jansen
Mar 01, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/explained/how-to-stake-cryptocurrencies-in-2022-explained
Video
Russian protest group Pussy Riot seeks to tackle gender inequality in the NFT space
The Russian punk rock collective Pussy Riot plans to launch a DAO that will be promoting LGBTQ+ and female artists.
Marco Castrovilli
Jan 12, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/russian-protest-group-pussy-riot-seeks-to-tackle-gender-inequality-in-the-nft-space
News
Paraguay paves the way for crypto regulation despite internal opposition
A new bill for crypto regulation has been approved by Paraguayan Congress despite the central bank and budget commission’s rejection of the project.
Bruno Invernizzi
May 30, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/paraguay-paves-the-way-for-crypto-regulation-despite-internal-opposition
Market Update
Bitcoin falls toward $38K as stocks abandon Fed ‘reactionary rally’
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq see substantial losses on the day as Fed-induced gains evaporate.
William Suberg
May 05, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-falls-towards-38k-as-stocks-abandon-fed-reactionary-rally
How to crypto
What is a cryptocurrency mining pool?
A fraternity-based approach to mine crypto, mining pools let miners combine their computational resources for a better chance to win rewards.
Murtuza Merchant
Sep 24, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/what-is-a-cryptocurrency-mining-pool
Opinion
Thanks to Ethereum, 'altcoin' is no longer a slur
Thanks to Ethereum removing the stigma associated with “altcoins,” more projects have the opportunity to prove their name doesn’t matter.
James Wo
Dec 04, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/thanks-to-ethereum-altcoin-is-no-longer-a-slur
Altcoin Watch
Chainlink plunges from 3-month high as LINK price eyes another 50% correction
LINK could drop to nearly $4 by December 2022 given its failure to close above a key resistance level despite strong whale accumulation.
Yashu Gola
Nov 08, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/chainlink-plunges-from-three-month-high-as-link-price-eyes-another-50-correction
Sponsored
Not sure how to make the most out of Web3? This crypto wallet can help
This new crypto wallet allows users to create a decentralized account in a few taps — unlocking access to everything that Web3 has to offer.
Chris Jones
Jun 28, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/not-sure-how-to-make-the-most-out-of-web3-this-crypto-wallet-can-help
Sponsored
DAO structure supports advancement of modern science in latest Web3 movement
DeFi skeptics aside, decentralized technologies have proven their utility to further modern science in a concept known as DeSci.
Sarah Jansen
Jun 28, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/dao-structure-supports-advancement-of-modern-science-in-latest-web3-movement
News
Crypto Biz: 3AC’s founders are nowhere to be found
Liquidators don’t know the whereabouts of Kyle Davies and Su Zhu. Meanwhile, Grayscale’s legal officer says the asset manager’s lawsuit against the SEC could take a while to play out.
Sam Bourgi
Jul 15, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-biz-3ac-s-founders-are-nowhere-to-be-found
Analysis
Beyond collectibles: How NFTs are revamping the ticketing industry
NFTs have already had a deep impact on art, brand promotions and gaming industries, but the next best use case could come from the ticketing world.
Prashant Jha
Apr 23, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/beyond-collectibles-how-nfts-are-revamping-the-ticketing-industry
News
Crypto exchange OKX releases second proof of reserves
The exchange’s reserves attestation comes only a month after it released its first one and is intended to promote greater transparency in the crypto industry.
Judith BannermanQuist
Dec 23, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-exchange-okx-releases-second-proof-of-reserves
News
‘Secretly circulating’ draft crypto bill could be a ‘boon’ to DeFi
A crypto bill that industry advocates previously said would “kill DeFi” has seen an updated draft released online, with one commentator saying the U.S. is “finally getting their act together.”
Jesse Coghlan
Oct 20, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/secretly-circulating-draft-crypto-bill-could-be-a-boon-to-defi
News
DCG announces $250M share repurchase for Grayscale products
The share repurchase program centers around Grayscale's Litecoin, Zcash and Horizen investment products.
Sam Bourgi
Mar 02, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/dcg-announces-250m-share-repurchase-for-grayscale-products
News
Bitcoin dated futures with physical settlement go live on Eqonex
Eqonex previously said it was engaged in discussions on the potential merger or takeover options in late 2021.
Helen Partz
Feb 09, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-dated-futures-with-physical-settlement-go-live-on-eqonex
News
CME Group to launch 3 metaverse reference rates
Axie Infinity, Chiliz and Decentraland will be represented in CME’s new reference rates and real-time indexes.
Sam Bourgi
Jan 05, 2023
https://cointelegraph.com/news/cme-group-to-launch-3-metaverse-reference-rates
News
Crypto community members discuss bank run on Binance
According to CEO Changpeng Zhao, Binance has seen outflows of an estimated $1.14 billion from the exchange.
Judith BannermanQuist
Dec 13, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-community-members-discuss-bank-run-on-binance
News
Fidelity plans NFT marketplace and financial services in the metaverse
Newly filed trademark applications outline a long list of possible avenues for the firm in the metaverse.
Brian Quarmby
Dec 27, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/fidelity-plans-nft-marketplace-and-financial-services-in-the-metaverse
Analysis
Anonymous culture in crypto may be losing its relevance
Although anonymous teams have built some of the leading infrastructure in crypto, many new participants in the ecosystem are using their real identities.
Inigo Vaca
Jun 01, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/anonymous-culture-in-crypto-may-be-losing-its-relevance
News
FTX Japan plans to resume withdrawals by 2023: Report
Japan’s Financial Services Agency requested the exchange suspend business orders on Nov. 10, prior to FTX Group declaring bankruptcy in the United States.
Turner Wright
Nov 21, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/ftx-japan-plans-to-resume-withdrawals-by-2023-report
Newsletter
Finance Redefined: DeFi’s downturn deepens, but protocols with revenue could thrive
The majority of the top 100 DeFi tokens traded in green, with many registering double-digit gains over the past week.
Prashant Jha
Jul 22, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/finance-redefined-defi-s-downturn-deepens-but-protocols-with-revenue-could-thrive
News
64% of US blockchain-versed parents want crypto taught in schools: Survey
Crypto educated American moms and dads are already sinking an average of $766 into extra-curricular crypto education for their kids, according to the survey.
Brayden Lindrea
Aug 24, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/64-of-us-blockchain-versed-parents-want-crypto-taught-in-schools-survey
Market Analysis
MicroStrategy stock MSTR hits 3-month high after CEO's exit
Poor earnings coupled with overvalued fundamental metrics pose long-term bearish risks for MSTR.
Yashu Gola
Aug 03, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/microstrategy-stock-mstr-hits-3-month-high-after-ceo-s-exit
News
Majority of crypto exchange leadership should be comprised of citizens, say Indonesian regulators
Officials with Indonesia’s Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency could implement a rule for two-thirds of directors and commissioners at crypto firms to be citizens.
Turner Wright
Sep 21, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/majority-of-crypto-exchange-leadership-should-be-comprised-of-citizens-say-indonesian-regulators
Innovation Circle
Innovating the oldest investment market: Tokenized real estate
Tokenizing real estate enables streamlined, automated custodial and operational processes.
Jerald David
May 06, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/innovation-circle/tokenized-real-estate
News
‘Rush of radical rulemakings’ — Hester Peirce criticizes SEC agenda
Peirce has called for regulatory clarity around certain issues relating to crypto as part of the SEC Spring 2022 Regulatory Agenda, which was released on Wednesday.
Derek Andersen
Jun 23, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/hester-peirce-critiques-sec-agenda-more-wrong-than-just-crypto-policy
News
‘Emergency’: Wikipedia editors vote against classifying NFTs as art
“Wikipedia really can’t be in the business of deciding what counts as art or not, which is why putting NFTs, art or not, in their own list makes things a lot simpler,” editor “jonas” wrote.
Brian Quarmby
Jan 13, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/art-emergency-wikipedia-editors-vote-against-classifying-nfts-as-art
News
KuCoin-backed companies launch $100M Web3 developer fund
The fund will support early-stage NFT projects that are contributing to the growth and development of the Web3 economy.
Sam Bourgi
Apr 19, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/kucoin-backed-companies-launch-100m-web3-developer-fund
News
One-fifth of global Bitcoin hash rate is now controlled by listed companies
The total share of the Bitcoin hash rate owned by publicly traded companies has surged over the past year as a growing number of Bitcoin miners go public.
Tom Mitchelhill
Apr 07, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/one-fifth-of-global-bitcoin-hash-rate-is-now-controlled-by-listed-companies
Analysis
Music NFTs a powerful tool to transform an audience into a community
Music artists have the opportunity to develop tighter relations with their fans through the use of NFTs.
Inigo Vaca
Oct 02, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/music-nfts-a-powerful-tool-to-transform-an-audience-into-a-community
Interview
NFTs transform how fans bet on upcoming sports stars
A fan-centric Web3 sports platform uses NFTs to bring a new level of connectivity and ownership to betting on the success of upcoming athletes.
Savannah Fortis
Oct 11, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/nfts-transform-how-fans-bet-on-upcoming-sports-stars
News
Bitvavo to prefund locked DCG assets worth $296.7M amid liquidity crisis
The Digital Currency Group and its affiliates (DCG) cited liquidity problems as it suspended repayments, temporarily halting users from withdrawing their funds.
Arijit Sarkar
Dec 17, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitvavo-to-prefund-locked-dcg-assets-worth-296-7m-amid-liquidity-crisis
News
dYdX releases an app: Why haven’t more DeFi protocols followed suit?
Perpetual contract trading platform dYdX has launched an app for users outside of the U.S. that will offer the same functionality as its website.
Brian Quarmby
May 11, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/dydx-releases-an-app-why-haven-t-more-defi-protocols-followed-suit
Magazine
6 Questions for Lynn Liss of Akoin
“I see Ethereum remaining as the dominant L1 for years to come, while Bitcoin retains its status as the primary store of value on the blockchain.”
Magazine
Apr 17, 2022
https://cointelegraph.comhttps://cointelegraph.com/magazine/2022/04/17/6-questions-for-lynn-liss-of-akoin
News
Aave founder Stani Kulechov briefly suspended from Twitter after joking about becoming interim CEO
Not everyone is convinced that Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter will promote free speech.
Sam Bourgi
Apr 28, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/aave-founder-stani-kulechov-briefly-suspended-from-twitter-after-joking-about-becoming-interim-ceo
News
The Merge: Top 5 misconceptions about the anticipated Ethereum upgrade
Clear the fog around the most significant upgrade in the history of Ethereum, The Merge. Here are five misconceptions that stand out among the rest.
Arijit Sarkar
Aug 13, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/the-merge-top-5-misconceptions-about-the-anticipated-ethereum-upgrade
News
OpenSea NFT trading volume surges as Bored Ape mania intensifies
Data shows that OpenSea has generated more than $700 million in sales this year, putting the NFT marketplace on track for another record month.
Brian Quarmby
Jan 04, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/opensea-nft-trading-volume-surges-as-bored-ape-mania-intensifies
News
Mastercard to allow 2.9B cardholders to make direct NFT purchases
Card payments for NFTs were first announced in association with Coinbase’s latest NFT marketplace in January.
Prashant Jha
Jun 10, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/mastercard-to-allow-2-9b-cardholders-to-make-direct-nft-purchases
News
Brazilian mayor to reportedly invest 1% of city reserves in Bitcoin
Rio de Janeiro mayor Eduardo Paes talked about Bitcoin with Miami mayor and BTC bull Francis Suarez at Rio Innovation Week.
Helen Partz
Jan 14, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/brazilian-mayor-to-reportedly-invest-1-of-city-reserves-in-bitcoin
News
Crypto-friendly Yoon Suk-yeol wins South Korean presidency, ICX surges 60%
Crypto-friendly candidate Yoon Suk-yeol has claimed victory in the South Korean presidential election, with the token used to mint his signature as an NFT surging 60%.
Tom Mitchelhill
Mar 10, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-friendly-yoon-suk-yeol-wins-sth-korean-presidency-icx-surges-60
News
Nifty News: David Beckham’s DigitalBits, CoinSpot’s NFT marketplace and more
Crypto companies continue to ramp up marketing efforts with sports stars, with Beckham the latest to partner with blockchain provider DigitalBits.
Jesse Coghlan
Mar 25, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/nifty-news-david-beckham-s-digitalbits-coinspot-s-nft-marketplace-and-more
Market Analysis
Bitcoin bears tighten their grip on BTC now that $40K is the new resistance level
Mounting concerns about the state of the global economy and traders' risk-off sentiment continue to weigh on Bitcoin price.
Marcel Pechman
Apr 25, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-bears-tighten-their-grip-on-btc-now-that-40k-is-the-new-resistance-level
News
Not medical advice: Bitcoiner implants Lightning chip to make BTC payments by hand
A Bitcoiner has literally taken the Lightning Network into his own hands, installing a tiny payment chip into his hands to make NFC contactless payments.
Joseph Hall
Dec 13, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/not-medical-advice-bitcoiner-implants-lightning-chip-to-make-btc-payments-by-hand
News
Google AI turns all 10,000 BAYC NFTs into machine-made art
Google cloud-computing AI recreated Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs into machine-made paintings.
Savannah Fortis
Aug 02, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/google-ai-turns-all-10-000-bayc-nfts-into-machine-made-art
How to crypto
What is VeChain (VET) and how does it work?
VeChain is a smart contract-compatible blockchain designed to enhance the supply chain and accelerate the mass adoption of blockchain technology.
Jagjit Singh
Dec 13, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/what-is-vechain-vet-and-how-does-it-work
News
Number of unique BAYC buyers plunged in August to second-lowest on record
Only 263 unique buyers purchased a piece of the popular NFT collection.
Zhiyuan Sun
Sep 07, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/number-of-unique-bayc-buyers-plunged-in-august-to-second-lowest-on-record
Market Update
Bitcoin hits new 6-week high as Ethereum liquidates $240M more shorts
Retail traders are repeating past mistakes over and over, analysis concludes as the bulls smoke late BTC and ETH shorters.
William Suberg
Oct 29, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-hits-new-6-week-high-as-ethereum-liquidates-240m-more-shorts
News
Circle’s valuation doubles to $9B following revised merger agreement with Concord
The Circle-Concord business combination will create a new company that plans to list publicly on the New York Stock Exchange.
Sam Bourgi
Feb 17, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/circle-s-valuation-doubles-to-9b-following-revised-merger-agreement-with-concord
News
The Sandbox announces $50M fund for its startup accelerator program
The Sandbox launched a metaverse accelerator program aimed at developing potential startups.
Ezra Reguerra
Jan 27, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/the-sandbox-announces-50m-fund-for-its-startup-accelerator-program
Analysis
Luna token price is soaring, but is the network’s growth sustainable?
The last few months have seen Terra and its associated cryptocurrency LUNA surge in popularity. Is there more to this exponential growth than meets the eye?
Shiraz Jagati
Mar 21, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/luna-token-price-is-soaring-but-is-the-network-s-growth-sustainable
News
Fed report finds most Americans who own crypto tend to be high income hodlers
Only 12% of American adults used crypto in 2021, and the demographic gap between those who invested in it and those who used it in transactions was enormous.
Derek Andersen
May 23, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/fed-finds-most-americans-don-t-have-crypto-those-who-use-it-for-purchases-tend-to-be-poor