The 5 weirdest crypto stories of 2021
In 2021, the market cap of cryptocurrencies skyrocketed 286% year over year, uplifting a $2.17 trillion industry into the stratosphere....
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Celebrities that rode the crypto wave in 2021
Overshadowing its glory in previous years, the crypto ecosystem managed to maintain a year-long spotlight throughout 2021. Key catalysts include...
The battle of banks vs. DeFi is a win for individual crypto investors
The state of banking and finance today presents a complex labyrinth that even seasoned bankers struggle to navigate. Despite appearances,...
Carbon-neutral Bitcoin? New approach aims to help investors offset BTC carbon emissions
Billion-dollar companies across the globe are betting big on Bitcoin (BTC). Recent analysis from European investment manager Nickel Digital Asset...
6 Questions for David Chaum of XX Network – Cointelegraph Magazine
We ask the buidlers in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sector for their thoughts on the industry… and we throw in...
BIS Exec Says Defi Is a ‘Wake-up Call’ for Regulators, Global Crypto Policy Expected in 2022 – Regulation Bitcoin News
A Bank of International Settlements (BIS) executive, Benoît Cœuré, says that crypto is “growing very fast” and ”becoming mainstream in different...
Financial Services Company SBI Group Launches Diversified Crypto Fund in Japan – Bitcoin News
SBI Group, the financial services company group based in Tokyo, Japan, has announced the launch of a crypto asset fund...
Collateral damage: DeFi’s ticking time bomb
As 2021 draws to a close, the premier lineup in the DeFi landscape largely consists of synthetic asset platforms (SAPs)....
Demand for Mining Hardware Spikes in Russia, Prices Rise – Mining Bitcoin News
The market for crypto mining equipment in Russia has seen strong interest from buyers of both new and used devices,...
Swiss Bank Seba Launches Regulated Gold Token, Aims to Bolster ‘Digital Ownership of Physical Gold’ – Altcoins Bitcoin News
On December 15, FINMA-licensed Swiss bank, Seba, announced the launch of a gold token that can be delivered in physical...
Paraguay Senate Greenlights Bill to Regulate Bitcoin Trading and Mining
The Chamber of Senators of Paraguay passed a bill on Thursday that would regulate and commercialize crypto trading and mining...
IMF Chief Economist Says ‘Regulation Is Absolutely Important’ for Crypto Sector – Regulation Bitcoin News
The chief economist at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) says that regulation is “absolutely important” for the crypto sector. She...
Kraken Ventures Raises $65 Million to Invest in Web3, Defi, Blockchain Startups and Protocols – News Bitcoin News
The independent investment fund led by Kraken alumni that’s focused on early-stage companies and protocols, Kraken Ventures, announced the successful...
SEC delays spot Bitcoin ETF decisions, Nike throws its hat into Metaverse arena, and a crypto exchange gets hacked: Hodler’s Digest, Dec. 12-18
Coming every Saturday, Hodler’s Digest will help you track every single important news story that happened this week. The best...
BTC/USD May Retrace Above $47,000
Bitcoin Price Prediction – December 18 The Bitcoin price rebounds from the early dip at $45,515 as the buying interest...
Bridgewater Associates’ Ray Dalio says he’s bought ETH
Ray Dalio told Yahoo Finance that cryptocurrencies have become an impressive asset class, but he thinks cash could become a...
SBI Group launches crypto-asset fund for Japanese investors
Tokyo’s biggest finserv firm, SBI Group, will now allow general Japanese investors to purchase cryptocurrencies via its newly launched ‘crypto...
Shopify Allows Merchants to Mint and Sell NFTs on its Platform
The multinational e-commerce company – Shopify – enabled its users to mint and trade non-fungible tokens on its platform. To...
Russia to Decide Between Full Ban and Legalization of Crypto Investments, Trade – Regulation Bitcoin News
Authorities in Russia are discussing two very different approaches to the regulation of cryptocurrencies and related activities. While the Bank...
Lending Platform Ledn Launching Bitcoin-Backed Mortgage Product, Raises $70 Million – Finance Bitcoin News
Global digital asset savings and credit platform Ledn has announced the upcoming launch of a bitcoin-backed mortgage product, calling it...
Canaan Secures Order for 30,000 Bitcoin Mining Rigs From Genesis Digital Assets – Mining Bitcoin News
The application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) bitcoin mining rig manufacturer Canaan has announced the company has secured a follow-on contract from...
GoCrypto 2.0 and a Newly Revealed Roadmap
GoCrypto is a decentralized payment network that makes crypto-to-fiat transactions a hassle-free process using specialized software. GoCrypto, based in Slovenia,...
