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Analysis
Crypto 401(k): Sound financial planning or gambling with the future?
Cryptocurrencies may be coming to Americans’ retirement plans. Some see it as a sound financial strategy, while others remain skeptical.
Francisco Rodrigues
Jun 06, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-401-k-sound-financial-planning-or-gambling-with-the-future
News
Reserve Bank of India preparing to trial a CBDC with public sector banks and fintechs
The trial may lead up to the introduction of a CBDC in India before the end of this fiscal year, most likely in three steps; U.S.-based FIS had reportedly participated.
Derek Andersen
Sep 05, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/reserve-bank-of-india-preparing-to-trial-a-cbdc-with-public-sector-banks-and-fintechs
Explained
Metaverse for education: How virtual reality can help schools and colleges
The metaverse can present a new era for education, enabling decentralized classrooms and immersive learning.
Max Moeller
Mar 19, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/explained/metaverse-for-education-how-virtual-reality-can-help-schools-and-colleges
Innovation Circle
The EVM (Ethereum virtual machine) conundrum
2021 saw the blockchain world spawning protocols faster than ever, but most were siloed.
Nitin Kumar
Nov 10, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/innovation-circle/the-evm-ethereum-virtual-machine-conundrum
Market Update
Bitcoin analysts eye weakening US dollar as BTC price fights for $17K
BTC price action stays cool over the weekend as Bitcoin bulls attempt to flip $17,000 to support.
William Suberg
Dec 04, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-analysts-eye-weakening-us-dollar-as-btc-price-fights-for-17k
News
Reversible transactions could mitigate crypto theft — Researchers
The proposal puts forward an “opt-in” token standard that would enable victims to report theft to a governance contract, with algorithms helping to identify and freeze ill-gotten gains.
Brian Quarmby
Sep 26, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/reversible-transactions-could-mitigate-crypto-theft-researchers
Altcoin Watch
Kadena price soars by 40% after new protocol launches and a major exchange listing
A listing at Binance and new interoperability-focused protocol launches resulted in a swift 40% gain in KDA price.
Jordan Finneseth
Mar 12, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/kadena-price-soars-by-40-after-new-protocol-launches-and-a-major-exchange-listing
News
Swiss asset manager Julius Baer eyes crypto and DeFi potential
Swiss asset manager Julius Baer is set to offer cryptocurrency exposure to its high-net-worth clientele.
Gareth Jenkinson
May 19, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/swiss-asset-manager-julius-baer-eyes-crypto-and-defi-potential
News
ProShares will launch ETF aimed at shorting Bitcoin following dip under $20K
The ETF will allow U.S. investors to bet against BTC using futures contracts given the cryptocurrency’s performance in a single day, as measured by the CME Bitcoin Futures Index.
Turner Wright
Jun 20, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/proshares-will-launch-etf-aimed-at-shorting-bitcoin-following-dip-under-20k
News
Gryphon and Sphere 3D merger scrapped but carbon-neutral mining continues
The planned merger has been canceled, but the two companies still have a good working relationship, aiming for carbon-neutrality in their mining operations.
Brian Newar
Apr 05, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/gryphon-and-sphere-3d-merger-scrapped-but-carbon-neutral-mining-continues
News
Polygon commits to going carbon neutral in 2022
The network also pledged $20 million to offset its carbon footprint and foster an industry-wide movement.
Ornella Hernández
Apr 12, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/polygon-commits-to-going-carbon-neutral-in-2022
Market Update
Bitcoin price coma greets Wall Street open amid signs market ‘calling for rally’
BTC price is yet to decide on a target as $30,000 just about holds into the new week's Wall Street trading.
William Suberg
May 23, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-price-coma-greets-wall-street-open-amid-signs-market-calling-for-rally
News
Celer Network shuts down bridge over potential DNS hijacking
The platform asked users to revoke token approvals for smart contracts on several blockchains, including Ethereum and BSC.
Ezra Reguerra
Aug 18, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/celer-network-shuts-down-bridge-over-potential-dns-hijacking
Market Analysis
This 'biblical' Bitcoin pattern suggests BTC price can rise 30% by October
Bitcoin's price chart has a target of $28,000 based on a classic, bullish technical pattern.
Yashu Gola
Jul 08, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/this-biblical-bitcoin-pattern-suggests-btc-price-can-rise-30-by-october
News
CoinShares acquires French crypto asset manager Napoleon AM
CoinShares previously agreed to acquire the entire issued share capital in Napoleon Crypto SAS for $14.5 million in November 2021.
Helen Partz
Jul 04, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/coinshares-acquires-french-crypto-asset-manager-napoleon-am
News
Raydium is attacked, loses $2M
The team said that authority over the automated market maker and farm programs has been paused “for now.”
Tom Blackstone
Dec 16, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/raydium-is-attacked-loses-2-million
Interview
The Bitcoin shitcoin machine: Mining BTC with biogas
A Bitcoin mining facility in Slovakia converts human and animal waste into Bitcoin hash rate, securing the network while mining Bitcoin.
Joseph Hall
Mar 29, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/the-bitcoin-shitcoin-machine-mining-btc-with-biogas
News
Cyber sleuth alleges $160M Wintermute hack was an inside job
James Edwards bases his accusations on what he feels are dubious transactions and smart contract code that doesn’t match the post-mortem analysis.
Brian Quarmby
Sep 27, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/cyber-sleuth-alleges-160m-wintermute-hack-was-an-inside-job
Explained
Who accepts Ethereum as payment?
What makes Ethereum a reliable mode of payment? Find what makes Ether qualify as money, its advantages and the process of accepting ETH payments.
Dilip Kumar Patairya
Aug 20, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/explained/who-accepts-ethereum-as-payment
Price Analysis
Price analysis 4/22: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, ADA, LUNA, AVAX, DOGE, DOT
Bitcoin and altcoins continue to bounce off underlying support areas, raising the chance that a sharp down-side move could occur.
Rakesh Upadhyay
Apr 22, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/price-analysis-4-22-btc-eth-bnb-xrp-sol-ada-luna-avax-doge-dot
News
IreneDAO NFTs causing a stir on crypto Twitter
The crypto influencer and model’s fan club DAO is guided by its core values “Simplicity, Integrity, Meaning, and Purpose,” or SIMP.
Keira Wright
Jan 18, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/irenedao-nfts-causing-a-stir-on-crypto-twitter
Market Update
Ether price stalls at $1,630 after gaining 50% in under a week
The ETH price stalls following a week of gains, leading analysts to call for a pullback in the short term followed by a rally into September when the mainnet Merge is predicted to occur.
Jordan Finneseth
Jul 21, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/ether-price-stalls-at-1-630-after-gaining-50-in-under-a-week
News
FTC opposes Microsoft’s metaverse-focused Activision Blizzard purchase
Microsoft CEO and chairman Satya Nadella had previously stated that the acquisition of Activision Blizzard would “play a key role in the development of metaverse platforms.”
Arijit Sarkar
Dec 13, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/ftc-opposes-microsoft-s-metaverse-focused-activision-blizzard-purchase
News
ExxonMobil is using excess natural gas to power crypto mining: Report
The oil and gas giant launched the pilot program in January 2021 and is now reportedly considering expanding it to Nigeria, Argentina, Guyana and Germany.
Turner Wright
Mar 24, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/exxon-mobil-is-using-excess-natural-gas-to-power-crypto-mining-report
News
US lawmaker introduces bill for government-backed insurance of 'qualified' stablecoins
"For cryptocurrency to grow and thrive ... we must provide more direction and certainty to the marketplace ...,” said Josh Gottheimer.
Turner Wright
Feb 15, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/us-lawmaker-introduces-bill-for-government-backed-insurance-of-qualified-stablecoins
News
CoinFlex CEO says withdrawals unlikely to resume on Thursday
CoinFlex CEO Mark Lamb said more time was needed before the exchange can reopen its platform for user withdrawals.
Felix Ng
Jun 30, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/coinflex-ceo-says-withdrawals-unlikely-to-resume-on-thursday
Market Analysis
$600M in Bitcoin options expire on Friday, giving bears reason to pin BTC under $16K
Bears are better positioned for Friday’s $600 million BTC options expiry, but bulls can flip the tables if Bitcoin price trades above $18,000.
Marcel Pechman
Nov 17, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/600m-in-bitcoin-options-expire-on-friday-giving-bears-reason-to-pin-btc-under-16k
Announcement
Crypto ‘en français’: Cointelegraph France is now live
The official introduction of Cointelegraph France is taking place at the Paris Blockchain Week Summit, a flagship European blockchain event.
Cointelegraph
Apr 12, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-en-francais-cointelegraph-france-is-now-live
News
Crypto exchange Kraken’s new NFT marketplace to issue loans
Jesse Powell said the exchange was going to expand into a marketplace for nonfungible tokens and NFT-backed loans beginning in 2022.
Ornella Hernández
Dec 27, 2021
https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-exchange-kraken-s-new-nft-marketplace-to-issue-loans
News
Digital yuan transactions beat out Visa at Winter Olympics venue: Report
Many of the National Stadium retailers allowing purchases with China’s CBDC were outside the Olympics' quarantine bubble.
Turner Wright
Feb 10, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/digital-yuan-transactions-beat-out-visa-at-winter-olympics-venue-report
News
MEV bot earns $1M but loses everything to a hacker an hour later
An MEV bot gained massive profits worth $1 million by seizing an arbitrage opportunity. However, it was tricked into authorizing a malicious transaction that drained the funds.
Ezra Reguerra
Sep 28, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/mev-bot-earns-1m-but-loses-everything-to-a-hacker-an-hour-later
News
Liz Truss, who said UK 'should welcome cryptocurrencies' will be the next prime minister
Winning the election to be Conservative Party leader with 57.4% of the vote from members compared to Rishi Sunak’s 42.6%, Liz Truss will be the next U.K. prime minister.
Turner Wright
Sep 05, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/liz-truss-who-said-uk-should-welcome-cryptocurrencies-will-be-the-next-prime-minister
How to crypto
What is Solana, and how does it work?
Solana’s ambitious design aims to solve the blockchain trilemma; however, it still suffers from various drawbacks such as its vulnerability to centralization.
Sasha Shilina
Mar 06, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/what-is-solana-and-how-does-it-work
News
Coinbase, whose CEO called most politics a 'distraction', launches voter registration tool
Faryar Shirzad said staying engaged and informed was critical, given candidates who win in the 2022 U.S. midterms “will be making key decisions" around crypto regulation.
Turner Wright
Aug 25, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/coinbase-whose-ceo-called-most-politics-a-distraction-launches-voter-registration-tool
News
KlimaDAO increases carbon offset stash by 50% in two months
The carbon offset accumulating DAO on Polygon has rapidly increased the amount of offsets it has in its treasury by increasing spending and diversifying its source of offsets.
Brian Newar
Jan 12, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/klimadao-increases-carbon-offset-stash-by-50-in-two-months
Innovation Circle
Three major crypto hacks, what happened and why?
As with Web2, cyber-criminals are around and looking to exploit Web3 for their own financial gain.
Rupert Barksfield
Jun 08, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/innovation-circle/three-major-crypto-hacks-what-happened-and-why
Innovation Circle
The role of fractional marketing in the blockchain space
Fractional marketing is becoming increasingly common in the blockchain industry and it will likely continue to grow and evolve as more and more companies enter the space.
Art Malkov
Sep 02, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/innovation-circle/the-role-of-fractional-marketing-in-the-blockchain-space
News
Texas to probe FTX endorsements by Tom Brady, Stephen Curry and other celebs
The Texas State Securities Board is scrutinizing payments received by celebrities to endorse FTX US as part of a wider probe into FTX’s collapse.
Stephen Katte
Nov 22, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/texas-to-probe-ftx-endorsements-by-tom-brady-stephen-curry-and-other-celebs
News
Crypto users react to Terraform Labs legal team purportedly leaving company
Many on social media called for legal action against Do Kwon, while others speculated the potential departure of the legal team could have been over concerns about money.
Turner Wright
May 17, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-users-react-to-terraform-labs-legal-team-purportedly-leaving-company
News
Institutional investment will boost Bitcoin to $75,000, says SEBA CEO
“We believe the price is going up. Our internal valuation models put the price per BTC right now of between 50,000 to 75,000,” says Guido Buehler, CEO of Seba Bank.
Joseph Hall
Jan 13, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/institutional-investment-will-boost-bitcoin-to-75-000-says-seba-ceo
Explained
What is a bear trap in trading and how to avoid it?
Intended to convince market participants of a price correction, bear traps are orchestrated by entities with large holdings to make quick profits.
Murtuza Merchant
Jun 19, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/explained/what-is-a-bear-trap-in-trading-and-how-to-avoid-it
News
CoinShares reports $21.7M loss tied to Terra implosion
The firm's book-making took a huge hit after being exposed to the TerraUSD collapse.
Zhiyuan Sun
Aug 02, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/coinshares-reports-21-7m-loss-tied-to-terra-implosion
Interview
Web3 will unite users from social media platforms, says Aave exec
At this year’s NFT.NYC conference, Aave executive Christina Beltramini shared detailed insights into the platform’s recent launch and future vision.
Tom Farren
Jul 06, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/web3-will-unite-users-from-social-media-platforms-says-aave-exec
News
Bitcoin, not blockchain: Synonym launches mobile BTC wallet
The new mobile wallet, called Bitkit, was unveiled at the PlanB Forum conference in Lugano, Switzerland on Oct. 29.
Sam Bourgi
Oct 31, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-not-blockchain-synonym-launches-mobile-btc-wallet
Breaking news
Breaking: Terra blockchain officially halted following LUNA price collapse
Validators decided to halt chain operations on Thursday in anticipation of governance attacks as the LUNA token plunged over 99%.
Sam Bourgi
May 12, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/breaking-terra-blockchain-officially-halted-following-luna-price-collapse
News
Pakistanis have $20B in crypto assets, says head of local association
He called for the government to set up a Bitcoin policy, arguing that India already had some regulations in place.
Arnold Kirimi
Dec 22, 2021
https://cointelegraph.com/news/pakistanis-have-20b-in-crypto-assets-says-head-of-local-association
News
SBF: FTX to filter assets it thinks are securities from US listings until registration in place
In a long blog post full of proposed standards to guide the industry in the absence of regulations, Sam Bankman-Fried says FTX US will not list assets its lawyers think may be securities.
Derek Andersen
Oct 20, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/sbf-ftx-to-filter-assets-it-thinks-are-securities-from-us-listings-until-registration-in-place
News
Bitcoin miners see mixed successes in tackling debt-fueled overexpansion crisis
Industry players accumulated over $4 billion of debt in the last crypto run-up.
Zhiyuan Sun
Jan 03, 2023
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-miners-see-mixed-successes-in-tackling-debt-fueled-overexpansion-crisis
News
Worst quarter in 11 years as Bitcoin price and activity plunge
Quarterly returns on Bitcoin haven’t been this bad since it was trading under $20 in the early days of Mt. Gox, but the stock market isn’t faring so hot either.
Jesse Coghlan
Jul 01, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/worst-quarter-in-11-years-as-bitcoin-price-and-activity-plunges
News
Mysterious Bitcoin miner shows off oldest signature dated Jan. 2009
Answering the question 'Who has/had the oldest mined Bitcoin?' an anonymous member shared a signature dating back to January 2009, just a week after Bitcoin came into existence.
Arijit Sarkar
Dec 04, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/mysterious-bitcoin-miner-shows-off-oldest-signature-dated-jan-2009
News
Taylor Swift had a $100M FTX sponsorship deal fall apart prior to its bankruptcy: Report
Celebrities in sports and entertainment including comedian Larry David, tennis star Naomi Osaka, NFL quarterback Tom Brady and NBA point guard Stephen Curry promoted FTX.
Turner Wright
Dec 07, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/taylor-swift-had-a-100m-ftx-sponsorship-deal-fall-apart-prior-to-its-bankruptcy-report
Altcoin Watch
Axie Infinity (AXS) price reverses course with 50%+ gain ahead of Origin launch
AXS and RON price are turning bullish as excitement builds for the launch of Axie Infinity: Origin.
Jordan Finneseth
Mar 24, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/axie-infinity-axs-price-reverses-course-with-50-gain-ahead-of-origin-launch
Ad
Metaverse community with 3M users adds utility with FIFA World Cup 2022™ collaboration
Community-driven metaverse solidifies its project by collaborating with the biggest worldwide sporting competition that unites countries and people.
Sarah Jansen
Nov 11, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/metaverse-community-with-3m-users-adds-utility-with-fifa-world-cup-2022-collaboration
News
Bukele’s government introduced a bill to launch the ‘Bitcoin bonds’
A new bill confirms the government’s plan to raise $1 billion and invest them into the construction of a “Bitcoin city.”
David Attlee
Nov 23, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bukele-s-government-introduced-a-bill-to-launch-the-bitcoin-bonds
News
Ethereum bulls wake up after four years to transfer 22,982 ETH
The ETH tokens in question originated from trading platforms Genesis and Poloniex and were found transferring 13,103.99 ETH and 9,878 ETH, respectively.
Arijit Sarkar
Dec 19, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/ethereum-bulls-wake-up-after-four-years-to-transfer-22-982-eth
Follow up
Coinbase's plans to purchase firm behind Mercado Bitcoin fall through: Report
The crypto exchange previously announced the acquisition of blockchain infrastructure platform Bison Trails as well as the Routefire platform.
Turner Wright
May 04, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/coinbase-s-plans-to-purchase-firm-behind-mercado-bitcoin-fall-through-report
Opinion
Learn from Celsius: Stop exchanges from taking your money
Are your coins at risk of being seized by an exchange in the future? Here are some factors to consider related to using centralized exchanges.
Tony Dhanjal
Sep 14, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/want-to-keep-exchanges-like-celsius-from-seizing-your-money-be-a-custody-client
News
ETH to hit $20-trillion market cap by 2030: Ark Invest
Ark Invest’s new report predicts Ether’s market cap will have reached $20 trillion and Bitcoin’s price will have exceeded $1 million by 2030 based on BTC’s use cases and how ETH captures market share from TradFi.
Brian Newar
Jan 27, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/eth-to-hit-20-trillion-market-cap-by-2030-ark-invest
News
Drake bets $1.3M in Bitcoin on Bengals vs. Rams Super Bowl match
“All bets are in on the family,” says rapper Drake as he placed his hopes on Rams’ wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.
Ezra Reguerra
Feb 11, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/drake-bets-1-3m-in-bitcoin-on-bengals-vs-rams-super-bowl-match
Price Analysis
Top 5 cryptocurrencies to watch this week: BTC, LUNA, NEAR, VET, GMT
A few days of consolidation from BTC price could lead to a healthy bounce from LUNA, NEAR, VET and STEPN.
Rakesh Upadhyay
May 01, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/top-5-cryptocurrencies-to-watch-this-week-btc-luna-near-vet-gmt
News
Canadian restaurant chain reports earning 300% gains on BTC investment to weather pandemic
“We keep a working capital for about three to six months in cash, and then the rest all goes into Bitcoin,” said co-owner Aly Hamam.
Turner Wright
Jan 19, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/canadian-restaurant-chain-reports-earning-300-gains-on-btc-investment-to-weather-pandemic
News
8 sneaky crypto scams on Twitter right now
A 19-part thread outlines the sophisticated strategies scammers are using to part crypto users from their funds.
Felix Ng
Aug 22, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/cybersecurity-analyst-reveals-8-sneaky-crypto-scams-on-twitter-right-now
News
Nifty News: Rarible fixes bug, real home and virtual twin auction, Mega City in The Sandbox
Rarible temporarily cancelled all OpenSea orders while it implemented a tool to help protect users against mistakenly selling their NFTs.
Brian Newar
Jan 06, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/nifty-news-rarible-fixes-bug-real-home-and-virtual-twin-auction-mega-city-in-the-sandbox
News
Bombshell allegations of fraud as KeyFi takes Celsius to court
KeyFi Inc.’s complaint alleges that Celsius failed to honor a multi-million dollar profit-sharing agreement after deploying numerous successful staking and DeFi strategies for the firm.
Brian Quarmby
Jul 08, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bombshell-allegations-of-fraud-as-keyfi-takes-celsius-to-court
News
Swiss Post's banking arm developing in-house crypto custody platform
Switzerland’s fifth-largest financial institution is set to develop an independent cryptocurrency trading and custody service for its clientele.
Gareth Jenkinson
Jul 12, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/swiss-post-s-banking-arm-developing-in-house-crypto-custody-platform
News
Charles Schwab's asset management arm launches crypto-linked ETF
Schwab said the investment vehicle will offer exposure to firms involved in mining and staking as well as those developing blockchain-based apps or distributed ledger technology.
Turner Wright
Jul 29, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/charles-schwab-s-asset-management-arm-launches-crypto-linked-etf
News
Blockchain startup sues Brian Armstrong for allegedly stealing its work
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong reportedly offered investment in Knowledgr while secretly working on his own competitor project, ResearchHub.
Helen Partz
Dec 21, 2021
https://cointelegraph.com/news/blockchain-startup-sues-brian-armstrong-for-allegedly-stealing-its-work
Market Update
BTC price dives with stocks as fresh sell-off sees PayPal shed nearly 25%
Bitcoin reaffirms its current correlation with equities as tech stocks in particular suffer as trading gets underway.
William Suberg
Feb 02, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/btc-price-dives-with-stocks-as-fresh-sell-off-sees-paypal-shed-nearly-25
News
Wirex partners with 1inch to enable wallet-based token swaps
The partnership will allow Wirex community members to swap their tokens through an API provided by 1inch Network.
Ezra Reguerra
Aug 02, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/wirex-partners-with-1inch-to-enable-wallet-based-token-swaps
News
Huobi crypto exchange wins licenses in Dubai and New Zealand as Thai affiliate closes
Huobi cryptocurrency exchange is expanding its global footprint by winning its first-ever licenses in Dubai and New Zealand.
Helen Partz
Jun 21, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/huobi-crypto-exchange-wins-licenses-in-dubai-and-new-zealand-as-thai-affiliate-closes
Explained
Can the Metaverse exist without blockchain?
Read this article to understand why a metaverse can thrive and scale better on blockchain rails.
Arunkumar Krishnakumar
Sep 20, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/explained/can-the-metaverse-exist-without-blockchain
News
Weiss Ratings issues warning over crypto mortgage risks
Weiss analysts are wary of the usage of volatile crypto assets as collateral for long-term property loans.
Brian Quarmby
May 03, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/weiss-ratings-issues-warning-over-crypto-mortgage-risks
Partnership
In current bear market, crypto derivatives offer crucial diversification for portfolios
Extraordinary levels of volatility — brought about by challenging headwinds in the global economy — mean going long on Bitcoin or Ether isn't necessarily the best play.
Chris Jones
Nov 02, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/in-current-bear-market-crypto-derivatives-offer-crucial-diversification-for-portfolios
News
Wanted Turkish crypto exchange founder detained in Albania
Albanian authorities have Faruk Fatih Özer in custody, waiting for questioning and cooperation with the Turkish government.
Savannah Fortis
Aug 30, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/wanted-turkish-crypto-exchange-founder-detained-in-albania
News
Blockchain.com's value rockets to $14B after new funding round: Reports
Blockchain.com has secured a staggering $14 billion valuation after raising an undisclosed amount in funding from global VC firms.
Tom Mitchelhill
Mar 31, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/blockchain-com-s-value-rockets-to-14b-after-new-funding-round-reports
Opinion
Cryptocurrency is picking up as an instrument of tyranny
From ubiquitous surveillance to negative interest rates, crypto is giving dictators and global corporate leaders new ways to intimidate, oppress and subjugate humanity.
Justin O’Connell
Sep 12, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/cryptocurrency-is-picking-up-as-an-instrument-for-tyranny
Interview
From tuk tuks to COVID tests, YouTuber tests Bitcoin use cases across multiple countries
Under the handle "Paco De La India", the YouTuber said he planned to visit 40 countries, often using Bitcoin transactions to pay for everything he needed.
Turner Wright
Jan 17, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/from-tuk-tuks-to-covid-tests-youtuber-tests-bitcoin-use-cases-across-multiple-countries
Newsletter
FTX is done — What’s next for Bitcoin, altcoins and crypto in general?
FTX is gone, and it looks like many centralized crypto platforms will fall with it. But is there a silver lining?
Big Smokey
Nov 18, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/ftx-is-done-what-s-next-for-bitcoin-altcoins-and-crypto-in-general
News
Critic of Bitcoin’s ‘one-percenters’ still positive about future of digital assets
A finance professor is skeptical about Bitcoin's design but is still very much involved in crypto research and is bullish about the future of digital assets.
Helen Partz
Jul 28, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/critic-of-bitcoin-s-one-percenters-still-positive-about-future-of-digital-assets
Newsletter
Law Decoded: Crypto taxes and taxes on crypto, March 21–28
Some jurisdictions are introducing digital assets as tax payment options while others levy hefty taxes on crypto gains.
Kirill Bryanov
Mar 29, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/law-decoded-crypto-taxes-and-taxes-on-crypto-march-21-28
News
The team behind the world's first hardware wallet says it's still thriving after 8 years
As long as there's a recovery seed written down, a PIN and passphrase installed, it's theoretically impossible to hack the Trezor One, which debuted in 2014.
Zhiyuan Sun
Feb 09, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/the-team-behind-the-world-s-first-hardware-wallet-says-it-s-still-thriving-after-8-years
Markets News
BlackRock expected to offer crypto trading as Three Arrows exec says long Bitcoin, ETH in 2022
Concerns over stock market strength are far from universal as crypto correlation to U.S. equities fails to phase 3AC’s Zhu Su.
William Suberg
Feb 10, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/blackrock-expected-to-offer-crypto-trading-as-three-arrows-exec-says-long-bitcoin-eth-in-2022
News
Arbitrum network suffers minor outage due to hardware failure
A seven-hour Sequencer outage prevented transactions from being processed for the period, but all is operational again at the time of publication.
Martin Young
Jan 10, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/arbitrum-network-suffers-minor-outage-due-to-hardware-failure
Interview
DeFi pulls the curtain on financial magic, says EU Blockchain Observatory expert
A researcher from the University of Nicosia elaborates on key controversies of decentralized finance.
David Attlee
Jun 12, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/defi-pulls-the-curtain-on-financial-magic-says-eu-blockchain-observatory-expert
Interview
‘DeFi in Europe has no lobby,’ says co-founder of Unstoppable Finance
Peter Grosskopf, co-founder of DeFi project Unstoppable Finance, tells Cointelegraph auf Deutsch what he thinks about new regulations for DeFi.
Veronika Rinecker
May 18, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/defi-in-europe-has-no-lobby-says-co-founder-of-unstoppable-finance
Market Analysis
Traders take a neutral position after Ethereum futures contracts see massive liquidations
ETH price plummeted to a 4-month low at $1,070 after a wave of futures liquidations.
Marcel Pechman
Nov 11, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/traders-take-a-neutral-position-after-ethereum-futures-contracts-see-massive-liquidations
News
Robinhood hits new low as FTX.US and Bitstamp USA move into stocks
As crypto trading cools down, the ability to trade stock on FTX.US might be only months away, according to a tweet from the exchange’s president. Bitstamp USA has also signaled it’s looking at stocks.
Keira Wright
Jan 14, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/robinhood-hits-new-low-as-ftx-us-and-bitstamp-usa-move-into-stocks
News
Voyager's auction did not serve depositors' best interests, alleges Wave Financial rep
According to the Los Angeles management firm, "better bids were on the table" for depositors and the community.
Ana Paula Pereira
Sep 28, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/voyager-s-auction-did-not-serve-depositors-best-interests-alleges-wave-financial-rep
News
Crypto salaries are becoming a popular way to attract young talent
Crypto adoption is right around the corner as more Millennials opt to get their salaries in crypto.
Ezra Reguerra
Dec 21, 2021
https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-salaries-are-becoming-a-popular-way-to-attract-young-talent
Market Analysis
3 reasons why bears aim to pin Bitcoin below $30K for this week’s BTC options expiry
BTC price is in a freefall and data suggests bears plan to keep the price below $30,000 until the May 13 options expiry.
Marcel Pechman
May 12, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/3-reasons-why-bears-aim-to-pin-bitcoin-below-30k-for-this-week-s-btc-options-expiry
News
Aussies warned to avoid crypto paper wallets they find on the street
Fraudsters have reportedly been leaving fake crypto paper wallets in public places as part of a scam to dupe Australians out of their crypto.
Stephen Katte
Nov 24, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/aussies-warned-to-avoid-scanning-crypto-paper-wallets-they-find-on-the-street
News
Crypto exchange BlockFi secures $250M credit from FTX amid bear market
At a time when a significant number of crypto platforms are struggling to remain afloat, BlockFi hopes the new credit line would help them secure user’s funds
Prashant Jha
Jun 21, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-exchange-blockfi-secures-250m-credit-from-ftx-amid-bear-market
News
New York Fed collaborates with Singapore MAS to explore CBDCs
A joint effort is aimed at assessing the possible use of wholesale central bank digital currencies in cross-border transactions.
David Attlee
Nov 11, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/new-york-fed-collaborates-with-singapore-mas-to-explore-cbdcs
News
Texas regulators order virtual casino to stop selling NFTs
The State Security Board considers the sale of 11,111 NFTs a “high-tech fraudulent securities offering.”
David Attlee
Apr 14, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/texas-regulators-order-virtual-casino-to-stop-selling-nfts
Opinion
Federal regulators are preparing to pass judgment on Ethereum
The Securities and Exchange Commission is moving to take action against Ethereum that reaches far beyond America’s borders.
Adam Pollet & Andrea Gordon
Oct 05, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/federal-regulators-are-preparing-to-pass-judgment-on-ethereum
News
Animoca creates billion-dollar metaverse fund for developers
The company’s co-founder announced that the fund is still in the works but plans to provide billions to startups with a metaverse focus.
Savannah Fortis
Dec 02, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/animoca-creates-billion-dollar-metaverse-fund-for-developers
News
The Philippines' top payment provider adds crypto to its mobile app
With the new feature, PayMaya intends to make it simpler for Filipinos to learn about and use cryptocurrencies.
Arnold Kirimi
Apr 07, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/the-philippines-top-payment-provider-adds-crypto-to-its-mobile-app
News
Bybit adds crypto options trading as part of expansion plans
The function enables users to speculate on future prices of cryptos and settle their trades using USDC.
Ezra Reguerra
Apr 27, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bybit-adds-crypto-options-trading-as-part-of-expansion-plans
News
What bear market? Consumer confidence higher among crypto owners than normies
The research firm said that the discrepancy is partially explained by the fact that the average crypto owner is “more likely to be wealthier, younger and male” than the average U.S. adult.
Brian Newar
Jul 08, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/what-bear-market-consumer-confidence-higher-among-crypto-owners-than-normies
Altcoin Watch
Monero ‘falling wedge’ breakout positions XMR price for 75% rally
The bullish setup emerges as Monero gears up to undergo a major hard fork in July 2022.
Yashu Gola
Apr 24, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/monero-falling-wedge-breakout-positions-xmr-price-for-75-rally