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Analysis
Spreading holiday joy through charitable giving with cryptocurrency
Charitable crypto campaigns aim to give back this holiday season, demonstrating how effective cryptocurrency and NFT donations can be for donations.
Rachel Wolfson
Dec 25, 2021
https://cointelegraph.com/news/spreading-holiday-joy-through-charitable-giving-with-cryptocurrency
News
SBF wants ‘Big Short’ FTX movie, Peter Schiff already calls it fiction
The crypto community was not happy with the news that Big Short writer Michael Lewis met with the former FTX CEO.
Ezra Reguerra
Dec 28, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/sbf-wants-big-short-ftx-movie-peter-schiff-already-calls-it-fiction
How to crypto
What is Chainlink VRF, and how does it work?
Using the provably fair and verifiable random number generator provided by Chainlink VRF, smart contracts can access random values without compromising security or usability.
Murtuza Merchant
Aug 07, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/what-is-chainlink-vrf-and-how-does-it-work
News
Bitcoin hash rate marks all-time high as BTC price drops below $25K
Complimenting the new hash rate ATH of 231.428 exahash per second, Bitcoin’s network difficulty stands at a strong position of 30.283 trillion.
Arijit Sarkar
Jun 13, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-hash-rate-marks-all-time-high-as-btc-price-drops-below-25k
News
Buffett back bashing Bitcoin, claims it ‘doesn’t produce anything’
“If you told me you own all of the Bitcoin in the world and you offered it to me for $25 I wouldn’t take it because what would I do with it?” Warren Buffett said.
Brian Quarmby
May 02, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/buffett-back-bashing-bitcoin-claims-it-doesn-t-produce-anything
News
Anti-war Russians start donating crypto to support Ukraine
Crypto could be one of few ways for Russians to help Ukrainians, as any identified assistance to Ukraine is considered as high treason by the Russian state.
Helen Partz
Mar 03, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/anti-war-russians-start-donating-crypto-to-support-ukraine
Sponsored
Professional gaming guild and metaverse DAO set standard for the cryptocurrency space
With a structured home for players in the virtual realm, the metaverse becomes more than a science fiction concept.
Sarah Jansen
Mar 02, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/professional-gaming-guild-and-metaverse-dao-set-standard-for-the-cryptocurrency-space
Video
We need to move a lot faster on Global South Bitcoin adoption — Paxful CEO
“The Global South is where we should be looking” for Bitcoin adoption, Paxful CEO Ray Youssef told Cointelegraph in an interview at the gym.
Joseph Hall
Nov 02, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/we-need-to-move-a-lot-faster-on-global-south-bitcoin-adoption-paxful-ceo
News
Sri Lanka central bank reiterates crypto warning following protestors seizing president's residence
Thousands of Sri Lankans took to the streets of Colombo in protest of the government’s response to the economic situation in the country.
Turner Wright
Jul 12, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/sri-lanka-central-bank-reiterates-crypto-warning-following-protestors-seizing-president-s-residence
News
Portugal proposes 28% tax on annual crypto trading profits next year
The cryptocurrency tax haven could see taxes levied on profits realized from cryptocurrency trading or capital gains within a year of their acquisition.
Gareth Jenkinson
Oct 11, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/portugal-proposes-28-tax-on-annual-crypto-trading-profits-next-year
News
Cashing out Bitcoin to save a dog’s life from cancer is 'the moon for us'
A Redditor from the United States cashed in on all of their Bitcoin to pay for their dog, Derby’s cancer treatment.
Joseph Hall
Apr 28, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/cashing-out-bitcoin-to-save-a-dog-s-life-from-cancer-is-the-moon-for-us
Newsletter
Crypto Biz: Helicopter CBDC money rains on Shenzhen, May 26—June 1
China's advanced CBDC strategy sees digital yuan airdropped to thousands of people. Meanwhile, Binance Labs raised $500 million for a new Web3 fund.
Sam Bourgi
Jun 03, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-biz-helicopter-cbdc-money-rains-on-shenzhen-may-26-june-1
Newsletter
Reddit NFT trading volume hits all-time high: Nifty Newsletter Oct. 19–25, 2022
Apple published rules for NFTs for the first time that included a 30% NFT “tax” and geo-limiting exchanges.
Savannah Fortis
Oct 26, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/reddit-nft-trading-volume-hits-all-time-high-nifty-newsletter-oct-19-25-2022
Opinion
Waves founder: DAOs will never work without fixing governance
Decentralized autonomous organizations have too many attack vectors that affect important projects. That needs to change for them to become practical governance models.
Sasha Ivanov
Sep 18, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/daos-will-never-work-without-fixing-governance
Analysis
Crypto patent-sharing marks a step in democratizing knowledge ownership
As the Crypto Open Patent Alliance continues to onboard a growing list of high-profile clients, some experts believe the organization can truly transform the industry.
Shiraz Jagati
Feb 10, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-patent-sharing-marks-a-step-in-democratizing-knowledge-ownership
News
Scary stats: $3B stolen in 2022 as of ‘Hacktober,’ doubling 2021
Blockchain security firm Peckshield shared the stats on Halloween night, but also added the month saw $100 million in crypto returned.
Martin Young
Nov 01, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/scary-stats-3b-stolen-in-2022-as-of-hacktober-doubling-2021
Analysis
US election update: Where do the pro-crypto candidates stand ahead of the election?
Crypto has been highly visible in this election cycle thanks to polls and political action committees. This is a new and unaccustomed role for it with unknown results.
Derek Andersen
Nov 04, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/us-election-update-where-do-the-pro-crypto-candidates-stand-ahead-of-the-election
News
Well-known vulnerability in private keys likely exploited in $160M Wintermute hack
The vulnerability in private keys generated by the popular Profanity vanity key generator was noted in January and has already been implicated in at least one major hack.
Derek Andersen
Sep 20, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/well-known-vulnerability-in-private-keys-likely-exploited-in-160m-wintermute-hack
News
Crypto community welcomes Ethereum zkSync testnet
The platform plans to scale up with a framework that allows for rapid growth without sacrificing the security and decentralization of Ethereum.
Arnold Kirimi
Feb 23, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-community-welcomes-ethereum-zksync-testnet
News
Freeway’s withdrawal halt blamed on ‘failed’ trading strategy
The crypto yield platform said one of its trading strategies “appears to have failed” forcing the firm halt services earlier this week.
Brayden Lindrea
Oct 26, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/freeway-reveals-key-factors-leading-to-platform-withdrawal-halt
News
President Biden sends CFTC nominations to Senate
With the addition of Caroline Pham’s and Summer Mersinger’s names sent to the Senate for confirmation, the U.S. president has the opportunity to completely reshape the CFTC leadership.
Turner Wright
Jan 07, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/president-biden-sends-cftc-nominations-to-senate
News
Elon Musk swaps Twitter avatar for a horde of Bored Apes, BAYC floor price surges 10 ETH
The development has caused a stir in the NFT community, with some saying Elon Musk made a collage of bored apes on his avatar to troll NFT owners.
Arnold Kirimi
May 04, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/elon-musk-swaps-twitter-avatar-for-a-horde-of-bored-apes-bayc-floor-price-surges-10-eth
News
No Bitcoin: Mozilla will only accept proof-of-stake crypto donations
The company has decided to begin accepting PoS crypto again after an outcry against Bitcoin forced it to suspend donations earlier this year.
Brian Newar
Apr 13, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/no-bitcoin-mozilla-will-only-accept-proof-of-stake-crypto-donations
Opinion
Crypto gaming sucks — But devs can fix it
Crypto gaming isn’t working. Developers need to focus more on fundamentals and less on cosmetics in order to fix it.
Shi Khai Wei
Sep 23, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-gaming-sucks-but-devs-can-fix-it
News
Ledger hardware wallet adds DeFi tracking feature
The Ledger Live app, which pairs with Ledger hardware wallets, integrated a new DeFi tracking feature to monitor performance analytics of over 1,000 protocols.
Savannah Fortis
Dec 13, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/ledger-hardware-wallet-adds-defi-tracking-feature
News
South Carolina treasurer goes on Bitcoin ’fact-finding trip’ to El Salvador
The state official reportedly used his own funds to pay for the trip, which included discussing Bitcoin with government officials and exploring financial literacy programs.
Turner Wright
Oct 05, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/south-carolina-treasurer-goes-on-bitcoin-fact-finding-trip-to-el-salvador
News
Professional soccer club Crawley Town FC signs midfielder after NFT vote
The June 15 vote took place for verified NFTs hodlers via a temporary Discord channel.
Brian Quarmby
Jul 29, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/professional-soccer-club-crawley-town-fc-signs-midfielder-after-nft-hodlers-vote
News
Ethereum’s EIP-1559 upgrade launches on Polygon to burn MATIC
MATIC’s supply is likely to become deflationary once fee burning commences, according to estimates by the Polygon team.
Martin Young
Jan 18, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/ethereum-eip-1559-upgrade-launches-on-polygon-to-burn-matic
Explained
What is Harmony (ONE) blockchain and why it is getting so much traction?
Harmony (ONE) is a new blockchain network that is gaining traction as more developers and crypto investors become aware of its features.
Onkar Singh
Feb 06, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/explained/what-is-harmony-one-blockchain-and-why-it-is-getting-so-much-traction
Markets News
Canadian Bitcoin ETF adds 6.9K BTC in one day as GBTC discount hits record low
It's a polarizing world in institutional Bitcoin offerings this week as Grayscale's CEO remains convinced demand will return.
William Suberg
May 13, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/canadian-bitcoin-etf-adds-6-9k-btc-in-one-day-as-gbtc-discount-hits-record-low
News
Celo ecosystem projects raise $77.3M in support of interoperability, ReFi
The Celo blockchain supports mobile-first DeFi payment infrastructure; several projects building on the platform have received venture funding.
Sam Bourgi
Oct 27, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/celo-ecosystem-projects-raise-77-3m-in-support-of-interoperability-refi
News
Indian crypto exchanges’ volume plunges as 30% tax goes into effect
Payment services providers have also cut ties with major crypto exchanges despite having the same rate for gambling and fantasy sports platforms.
Prashant Jha
Apr 12, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/indian-crypto-exchanges-volume-plunges-down-as-30-tax-goes-into-effect
Market Analysis
3 reasons why Bitcoin is likely heading below $16,000
Reasons for bearishness include U.S. Federal Reserve tightening, the absence of leverage buyers’ demand, and fearful BTC options traders.
Marcel Pechman
Dec 30, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/3-reasons-why-bitcoin-is-likely-heading-below-16-000
News
Blockchain gamers see playing NFT games as a potential full-time job, says new survey
NFT gaming platform Balthazar's chief executive said that “many are ready to quit their other jobs to play NFT games instead.”
Ezra Reguerra
Mar 17, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/blockchain-gamers-see-playing-nft-games-as-a-potential-full-time-job-says-new-survey
News
Alameda Research ‘happy to return’ $200M loan to Voyager Digital
The trading company will pay back the debt, which has fallen almost twice in dollar estimate, by the end of September.
David Attlee
Sep 20, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/alameda-research-happy-to-return-200m-loan-to-voyager-digital
Sponsored
Leading virtual fashion brand raises $10 million to expand its presence in the metaverse
The wear-to-earn economy introduces the world to a new industry for gamified fashion, incentivizing creative expression in the metaverse.
Sarah Jansen
Mar 08, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/leading-virtual-fashion-brand-raises-10-million-to-expand-its-presence-in-the-metaverse
News
Acting CoC Michael Hsu: Crypto is ‘immature,’ but maybe it doesn’t have to go away
The acting U.S. official added nuance to his well-known skepticism about the crypto industry but warns against accommodation, in speeches on risk and regulation.
Derek Andersen
Oct 12, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/acting-coc-michael-hsu-crypto-is-immature-but-maybe-it-doesn-t-have-to-go-away
News
Chipotle takes ‘buy the dip’ literally with new $200K crypto giveaway
The restaurant chain will give away Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, Avalanche and Dogecoin through an online game.
Turner Wright
Jul 25, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/chipotle-takes-buy-the-dip-literally-with-new-200k-crypto-giveaway
News
Circle's USDC stablecoin gobbles Tether's market share with 50B milestone
The 50 billion USDC circulating milestone has increased Circle’s share of the stablecoin market to almost 30%.
Martin Young
Feb 01, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/circle-s-usdc-stablecoin-gobbles-tether-s-market-share-with-50b-milestone
Market Analysis
Ethereum futures backwardation hints at 30% 'airdrop rally' ahead of the Merge
Backwardation reflects a market condition wherein spot prices trade higher than future prices.
Yashu Gola
Aug 01, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/ethereum-futures-backwardation-hints-at-30-airdrop-rally-ahead-of-the-merge
Innovation Circle
Future of layer-1 protocols: The tectonic shifts
The great cleansing in Web3 is here and it starts with the key shifts in market-driven correction, changes in VC investments' posture and technology adoption.
Nitin Kumar
Dec 30, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/innovation-circle/future-of-layer-1-protocols-the-tectonic-shifts
Explained
Why DeFi, GameFi and SocialFi are horizontals in the Metaverse
Read this article to know why DeFi, GameFi and SocialFi are not just verticals but also horizontals in a metaverse.
Arunkumar Krishnakumar
Aug 29, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/explained/why-defi-gamefi-and-socialfi-are-horizontals-in-the-metaverse
News
US Commerce Dept. asks digital asset industry for input on competitiveness framework
The federal agency received eight responses to a request for comment on a document mandated by U.S. President Joe Biden’s March 9 executive order on digital assets.
Derek Andersen
Jul 05, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/us-commerce-dept-asks-digital-asset-industry-for-input-on-competitiveness-framework
Markets News
Lowest weekly close since December 2020 — 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin sheds 12% in 24 hours as a fresh altcoin meltdown combines with macro pressures to offer nothing but misery for hodlers.
William Suberg
Jun 13, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/lowest-weekly-close-since-december-2020-5-things-to-know-in-bitcoin-this-week
News
Investors' perception of crypto is changing for the better: Economist survey
Investors see cryptocurrencies as increasingly useful as the portfolio diversifies, according to an Economist report on consumer trust in digital currencies.
Gareth Jenkinson
Jun 02, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/investors-perception-of-crypto-is-changing-for-the-better-economist-survey
Explained
What is Humanode human-powered blockchain?
Humanode is the decentralized crypto-biometric network based on 1 human = 1 node = 1 vote ethos that brings Sybil resistance to the crypto space.
Sasha Shilina
Nov 05, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/explained/what-is-humanode-human-powered-blockchain
Opinion
How low can ETH price drop versus Bitcoin amid the DeFi contagion?
Interestingly, Ether has not reclaimed its all-time high against Bitcoin since June 2017 despite the NFT craze.
Yashu Gola
Jun 26, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/how-low-can-ethereum-price-drop-versus-bitcoin-amid-the-defi-contagion
News
dYdX moves to Cosmos-based blockchain for v4 to optimize decentralization and trading flow
The protocol chose Cosmos as the best fit as it would not only need decentralization but also the ability to handle and scale 1,000 orders per second.
Zhiyuan Sun
Jun 22, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/dydx-moves-to-cosmos-based-blockchain-for-v4-to-optimize-decentralization-and-trading-flow
Altcoin Watch
3 key metrics signal Terra (LUNA) price is preparing for a recovery
LUNA price is far from its all-time high but three key metrics signal that the altcoin could be preparing to rally.
Marcel Pechman
May 04, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/3-key-metrics-signal-terra-luna-price-is-preparing-for-a-recovery
News
100 digital payment token firms in Singapore fail to win licenses: Report
The Monetary Authority of Singapore wants to support crypto and blockchain adoption in the country but it’s also willing to recognize the risks.
Helen Partz
Dec 22, 2021
https://cointelegraph.com/news/100-digital-payment-token-firms-in-singapore-fail-to-win-licenses-report
News
Top 30 Panama Bank is ‘Bitcoin friendly,’ welcomes crypto services
Panamanian bank Towerbank opens its doors to Bitcoin and crypto customers in a series of tweets and memes.
Joseph Hall
May 31, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/top-30-panama-bank-is-bitcoin-friendly-welcomes-crypto-services
News
Experts reject concerns Russia will use crypto to bypass sanctions: ‘Totally unfounded’
Blockchain Association’s Jake Chervinsky believes politicians should not be worried that Russia may use crypto to get around economic sanctions because it is not feasible at the scale required.
Brian Newar
Mar 02, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/experts-reject-concerns-russia-will-use-crypto-to-bypass-sanctions-totally-unfounded
News
Paraguay's legislature fails to reverse presidential veto on crypto regulation law
Just 38 out of 80 members of Paraguay’s Chamber of Deputies voted to reconsider a bill to cap electricity rates for the country’s crypto miners.
Turner Wright
Dec 06, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/paraguay-s-legislature-fails-to-reverse-presidential-veto-on-crypto-regulation-law
Market Analysis
Blockchain-based games see an uptick in users despite bear market conditions
Data shows blockchain-based gaming protocols registered a steady uptick in daily active users and transactions despite the current bear market conditions.
Jordan Finneseth
Jul 12, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/blockchain-based-games-see-an-uptick-in-users-despite-bear-market-conditions
How to crypto
What is a Doji candle pattern and how to trade with it?
ADoji candlestick shows indecisiveness in the market, wherein buying and selling behavior offset each other in a particular timeframe.
Yashu Gola
Dec 12, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/what-is-a-doji-candle-pattern-and-how-to-trade-with-it
Innovation Circle
Your first recession as an entrepreneur? Here are 4 survival tips
Founders who find a way to survive the downturn will emerge stronger. It just requires seeing any bust for what it truly is: a masterclass in entrepreneurship.
Shafin Tejani
Aug 22, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/innovation-circle/your-first-recession-as-an-entrepreneur-here-are-4-survival-tips
News
Binance CEO shares ‘two big lessons’ after FTX’s liquidity crunch
CZ took to Twitter on Nov. 8 sharing “two big lessons” that crypto companies should learn amid the downfall of crypto exchange FTX.
Luke Huigsloot
Nov 09, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/binance-ceo-shares-two-big-lessons-after-ftx-s-liquidity-crunch
Markets News
Terra LFG outdoes MicroStrategy with 5K BTC buy after Bitcoin price dips under $45K
Price action is struggling, giving Terra and Do Kwon the perfect opportunity to “buy the dip.”
William Suberg
Apr 06, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/terra-lfg-outdoes-microstrategy-with-5k-btc-buy-after-bitcoin-price-dips-under-45k
News
Crypto tax policy framework passes India's parliament despite pushback from lawmakers
Under the framework, those conducting crypto transactions will be subject to a 30% tax starting on April 1, while the 1% TDS requirement will take effect on July 1.
Turner Wright
Mar 25, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-tax-policy-framework-passes-india-s-parliament-despite-pushback-from-lawmakers
News
Alameda Research and FTX merge VC operations: Report
Alameda's investment arm, FTX Ventures, and crypto exchange FTX will reportedly continue to operate independently from each other.
Turner Wright
Aug 25, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/alameda-research-and-ftx-merge-vc-operations-report
News
Vitalik Buterin offers lessons for crypto in wake of the FTX collapse
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said the collapse of FTX has illustrated once again that the problem lies in people, not technology.
Martin Young
Nov 21, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/vitalik-buterin-offers-lessons-for-crypto-in-wake-of-the-ftx-collapse
News
Hawaii Senate committees favor task force to regulate crypto, blockchain
The task force will submit findings and potential legislation back to the State Capitol — which involves providing a plan to expand blockchain adoption in both the private and public sectors.
Arijit Sarkar
May 03, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/hawaii-senate-committees-favor-task-force-to-regulate-crypto-blockchain
News
Hong Kong financial regulator issues guidelines for crypto futures ETFs
The Securities and Futures Commission hinted it would follow in the CME’s footsteps by only initially allowing listings of ETFs linked to Bitcoin and Ether futures.
Turner Wright
Oct 31, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/hong-kong-financial-regulator-issues-guidelines-for-crypto-futures-etfs
Market Analysis
On the brink of recession: Can Bitcoin survive its first global economic crisis?
Bitcoin has not seen a full-blown recession since it was launched as a response to the 2008 global financial crisis.
Yashu Gola
Jun 23, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/on-the-brink-of-recession-can-bitcoin-survive-its-first-global-economic-crisis
Research
Blockchain venture capital funding down over 43% in July: Report
The crypto market downturn is impacting private funding, but are recent declines in capital inflows as bad as the figures suggest?
Cointelegraph Research
Aug 18, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/blockchain-venture-capital-funding-down-over-43-in-july-report
News
Hut 8 surpasses 8,000 BTC mark as it continues to HODL
The Canadian mining operator has managed to HODL through tough market conditions while other miners have sold holdings to manage operational costs.
Gareth Jenkinson
Sep 06, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/hut-8-surpasses-8-000-btc-mark-as-it-continues-to-hodl
Analysis
How to build a Bitcoin Beach: Advice from the pros
Founders of Bitcoin Beach El Salavdor, Bitcoin Ekasi in South africa, Dakar Bitcoin Days in Senegal and Global Bitcoin Fest shed light on building Bitcoin communities around the world.
Joseph Hall
Nov 13, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/how-to-build-a-bitcoin-beach-advice-from-the-pros
Market Analysis
Bitcoin’s sub-$40K range trading and mixed data reflect traders’ uncertainty
The market gave up last week’s gains from Bitcoin’s surge to $45,000, but derivatives metrics suggest retail traders are more bullish than market makers and whales.
Marcel Pechman
Mar 08, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-s-sub-40k-range-trading-and-mixed-data-reflect-traders-uncertainty
News
CashApp adds support for Bitcoin Lightning Network
There is a limit of $999 every seven days for BTC transactions on the Lightning Network.
Zhiyuan Sun
Oct 25, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/cashapp-adds-support-for-bitcoin-lightning-network
News
SBF planned to blame everyone but himself, shows leaked Congress testimony
SBF blamed the current CEO, his legal counsel, the law firm he appointed for bankruptcy and Binance CEO CZ, without admitting any wrong on his part.
Prashant Jha
Dec 13, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/sbf-planned-to-blame-everyone-but-himself-shows-leaked-congress-testimony
News
Aussie exchange Swyftx cuts staff by 21% amid bear market
Australian crypto exchange Swyftx highlighted inflation, a recession, and the bear market as the reasons behind the unfortunate lay-offs.
Brian Quarmby
Aug 19, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/aussie-exchange-swyftx-cuts-staff-by-21-amid-bear-market
News
The University of Tokyo to offer courses in the Metaverse
The project has been launched to address the lack of skilled personnel working on rapidly evolving technologies in Japan.
Brian Quarmby
Jul 25, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/the-university-of-tokyo-to-offer-courses-in-the-metaverse
News
Crypto winter survival guide: Community shares game plan for the bear market
From dollar-cost averaging to managing your risk tolerance, community members share their advice on what to do during a bear market.
Ezra Reguerra
Jun 13, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-winter-survival-guide-community-shares-game-plan-for-the-bear-market
News
Huobi Global launches $1B investment arm focused on DeFi and Web3
The bear market in crypto hasn’t deterred venture capital firms from investing heavily in blockchain and Web3 projects.
Sam Bourgi
Jun 10, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/huobi-global-launches-1b-investment-arm-focused-on-defi-and-web3
News
Cryptocurrencies are the ‘new frontier,’ says financial researcher
Optimism around the long-term adoption of digital assets remains high despite quantitate volatility in recent weeks.
Tom Farren
Feb 02, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/cryptocurrencies-are-the-new-frontier-says-financial-researcher
Explained
What is a cryptocurrency mixer and how does it work?
This guide will explain how cryptocurrency mixers and Bitcoin tumblers mix potentially traceable coins, making it harder to track transactions.
Onkar Singh
Mar 27, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/explained/what-is-a-cryptocurrency-mixer-and-how-does-it-work
Market Update
Bitcoin funding rates stay negative as BTC price spikes to $43.5K
The upcoming U.S. inflation report provides some familiar volatility as BTC price action hits six-day highs.
William Suberg
Jan 12, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-funding-rates-stay-negative-as-btc-price-spikes-to-43-5k
News
Argentines turn to Bitcoin amid inflation worries: Report
In response to surging inflation, Argentina has become an increasingly crypto-friendly country in terms of adoption.
Bruno Invernizzi
May 30, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/argentines-turn-to-bitcoin-amid-inflation-worries-report
Newsletter
Law Decoded: Competing narratives around crypto clash on the Earth Day, April 19-26
The future of crypto adoption will largely depend on which of the competing narratives about digital assets and blockchain’s environmental effects prevails.
Derek Andersen
Apr 25, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/law-decoded-competing-narratives-around-crypto-clash-on-the-earth-day-april-19-26
News
Crypto community reacts to mainstream media coverage of FTX’s implosion: Criticism, misogyny and more
The crypto community has criticized Forbes magazine for dubbing Caroline Ellison “Queen Caroline” and “a new darling of the alt-right.”
Judith BannermanQuist
Nov 19, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-community-reacts-to-mainstream-media-coverage-of-ftx-s-implosion-criticism-misogyny-and-more
News
Bank of Japan official calls for G7 nations to adopt common crypto regulations
The Bank of Japan has warned G7 nations that a common regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies needs to be introduced quickly to discuss digital assets to be used to skirt sanctions.
Tom Mitchelhill
Apr 01, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bank-of-japan-official-calls-for-g7-nations-to-adopt-common-crypto-regulations
News
Yellen doubts crypto’s place in 401(k), says Congress could regulate
A head of the Treasury would not recommend investing the retirement money into digital assets “to most people.”
David Attlee
Jun 10, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/yellen-doubts-crypto-s-place-in-401-k-says-congress-could-regulate
Market Update
Bitcoin price reverses gains on New Year’s Eve; hodlers continue stacking sats
BTC price dipped below $46,000 after seeing highs north of $48,500 earlier in the day. Leading altcoins also turned lower.
Sam Bourgi
Dec 31, 2021
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-price-reverses-gains-on-new-year-s-eve-hodlers-continue-stacking-sats
News
Rivals steadfast even as two Aussie crypto ETF providers bail
The last week has seen two digital asset ETF providers announce their planned exit from the market amid regulator scrutiny and the prolonged crypto winter.
Martin Young
Nov 08, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/rivals-steadfast-even-as-two-aussie-crypto-etf-providers-bail
Market Update
Bitcoin bounces 8% from lows amid warning BTC price bottom 'shouldn't be like that'
Hodlers catch their breath as markets digest the prospect of higher Fed rate hikes, but traders refuse to believe that Bitcoin is done dropping.
William Suberg
Jun 15, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-bounces-8-from-lows-amid-warning-btc-price-bottom-shouldn-t-be-like-that
Altcoin Watch
YFI price gains 46% in just four days after Yearn Finance's $7.5M buyback
Its "decentralized" Treasury has more than $45 million and would pursue similar YFI buybacks in the future.
Yashu Gola
Dec 17, 2021
https://cointelegraph.com/news/yfi-price-gains-46-in-just-four-days-after-yearn-finance-s-7-5m-buyback
Interview
Boomer on the dancefloor! The 64 yr old Bitcoin breakdancer on investing
One of the world's oldest breakdancers tells Cointelegraph why he's spreading the Bitcoin message across dance floors in the United States.
Joseph Hall
Aug 24, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/boomer-on-the-dancefloor-the-64-yr-old-bitcoin-breakdancer-on-investing
Analysis
Are decentralized digital identities the future or just a niche use case?
Are decentralized digital identities the future, or are they a niche use case for blockchain technology doomed to solely be used by crypto natives?
Francisco Rodrigues
Sep 28, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/are-decentralized-digital-identities-the-future-or-just-a-niche-use-case
News
Raoul Pal believes institutions have finished taking profits as year winds up
Raoul Pal suggested that profit-taking by institutions was the likely reason for recent Bitcoin sell-offs but that the selling is likely done for now.
Brian Newar
Dec 29, 2021
https://cointelegraph.com/news/raoul-pal-believes-institutions-have-finished-taking-profits-as-year-winds-up
Interview
Falling Bitcoin price doesn't affect El Salvador: 'Now it's time to buy more,' reveals Deputy Dania Gonzalez
In an exclusive interview with Cointelegraph, a policymaker from El Salvador reveals how BTC has been helping the country change people's lives.
Cassio Gusson
May 27, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/falling-bitcoin-price-doesn-t-affect-el-salvador-s-strategy-now-it-s-time-to-buy-more-reveals-deputy-dania-gonzalez
Analysis
How adoption of a decentralized internet can improve digital ownership
Web2 lacks ownership, but Web3 will provide users more control over platforms, websites and protocols.
Anthony Clarke
Sep 12, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/how-adoption-of-a-decentralized-internet-can-improve-digital-ownership
News
Internet Computer's ORIGYN is watching the watches using NFT authentication
ICP-powered ORIGYN is leveraging blockchain and biometric technology to tackle the issue of counterfeit watches.
Ornella Hernández
Apr 29, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/internet-computer-s-origyn-is-watching-the-watches-using-nft-authentication
Analysis
How stable are stablecoins in the FTX crypto market contagion?
The collapse of crypto-exchange FTX hit the crypto world like a tropical storm. It bears asking once again: How stable are stablecoins?
Andrew Singer
Nov 29, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/how-stable-are-stablecoins-in-the-ftx-crypto-market-contagion
Sponsored
Play-to-earn was so 2021 — could wear-to-earn dominate 2022?
We've seen play-to-earn and move-to-earn, now it's time for wear-to-earn — and these 10,000 NFTs can be redeemed for distinctive physical T-shirts.
Chris Jones
Jul 15, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/play-to-earn-was-so-2021-could-wear-to-earn-dominate-2022
News
Community calls out bots spamming crypto Twitter threads
Members of the crypto community brought up the issue of Twitter bots and urged the social platform to do something.
Ezra Reguerra
Sep 08, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/community-calls-out-bots-spamming-crypto-twitter-threads
Market Update
Bitcoin heads to US midterms as research says dollar ‘closing in’ on a market top
Weekend losses solidify as macro volatility to come meets internal turmoil over FTX.
William Suberg
Nov 07, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-heads-to-us-midterms-as-research-says-dollar-closing-in-on-a-market-top
News
Shiba Inu blacklists user for drawing hate symbol with metaverse land
The symbol was quickly "erased" via a community effort to bid on land around it, altering its shape into a window.
Zhiyuan Sun
Apr 20, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/shiba-inu-blacklists-user-for-drawing-hate-symbol-with-metaverse-land
News
VeChain Foundation reports $1.2B crypto treasury but spent just $4M in Q1
The supply chain tracking project has a comfortable cushion in its Foundation treasury, but expenditures were very low through the first quarter of 2022.
Brian Newar
May 11, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/vechain-foundation-unveils-1-2b-crypto-treasury-but-spent-just-4m-in-q1
News
DOJ cracks down on ‘rug pulls,’ charging Frosties NFT project founders
“You can’t solicit funds for a business opportunity, abandon that business and abscond with money investors provided you,” stressed IRS-CI special agent-in-charge Thomas Fattorusso.
Brian Quarmby
Mar 25, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/doj-cracks-down-on-rug-pulls-charging-frosties-nft-project-founders
Market Analysis
Bitcoin’s $20K support looks weak, but pro traders are neutrally positioned
New data shows how pro traders are positioned as BTC price continues to encounter resistance at $21,000.
Marcel Pechman
Nov 03, 2022
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-s-20k-support-looks-weak-but-pro-traders-are-neutrally-positioned