There's Now 2 Million ETH Locked Up in Ethereum 2.0
https://decrypt.co/52543/theres-now-2-million-eth-locked-up-in-ethereum-2-0

About three weeks after the launch of ETH 2.0's 'beacon chain', stakers have locked up 2 million ETH.

Rap and Crypto: Why Lil Yachty Launched YachtyCoin
https://decrypt.co/52018/lil-yachty-cryptocurrency-interview

Lil Yachty is a recent entrant into the pantheon of rappers-turned-crypto entrepreneurs; what’s in it for him, and the companies he’s partnered with?

Galaxy Digital and Jump Trading Cut Ties With XRP: Reports
https://decrypt.co/52547/galaxy-digital-and-jump-trading-cut-ties-with-xrp-reports

News reports say the two firms are no longer dealing with XRP, the currency associated with Ripple.

XRP's Price Dips to $0.26 in Sudden Crash Following SEC Lawsuit
https://decrypt.co/52550/xrps-price-dips-to-0-26-in-sudden-crash-following-sec-lawsuit

XRP's price is suffering after an SEC lawsuit throws the future of the coin into uncertainty.

SEC Chairman Jay Clayton Resigns
https://decrypt.co/52552/sec-chairman-jay-clayton-resigns

Jay Clayton headed the most influential regulatory body for the crypto industry.

SushiSwap Project Lead 0xMaki Explains DeFi Project's Future
https://decrypt.co/52553/we-share-the-same-goals-0xmaki-on-sushiswaps-future

SushiSwap’s project lead spoke about the DEX’s partnership with yearn.finance and its plans for the future.

Bitcoin Holders Can Now Sell Their Coins At 16,000 of the UK’s ATMs
https://decrypt.co/52560/bitcoin-holders-can-now-sell-their-coins-at-16000-of-the-uks-atms

Cryptocurrency company BitcoinPoint has struck a deal with ATM operator Cashzone, enabling Bitcoin holders to cash out at 16,000 ATMs.

‘Crypto Candidate’ Andrew Yang Files Paperwork to Run for NYC Mayor
https://decrypt.co/52568/crypto-candidate-andrew-yang-files-paperwork-to-run-for-nyc-mayor

After withdrawing from the Presidential race, Andrew Yang looks set to throw his hat into the ring in the New York City mayoral election.

How Long Does it Take to Mine One Bitcoin? (2021)
https://decrypt.co/35373/how-long-does-it-take-to-mine-a-bitcoin

Most Bitcoin miners join a mining pool, sharing the risks and rewards; a single mining rig could take several years to mine one Bitcoin.

SEC Papers Show Settlement Between Ripple and R3 Was Over $240 Million
https://decrypt.co/52589/sec-papers-show-settlement-between-ripple-and-r3-was-over-240-million

Ripple and R3 were previously embroiled in litigation over an agreement that gave R3 the right to purchase XRP.

World's Largest Asset Manager BlackRock Looking for Blockchain Exec
https://decrypt.co/52594/worlds-largest-asset-manager-blackrock-looking-for-blockchain-exec

BlackRock has published a job listing for a blockchain vice president with experience in digital assets valuation.

Bitcoin By the Numbers: 2020 Recap
https://decrypt.co/52303/bitcoin-by-the-numbers-2020-recap

From search interest, to development activity, DeFi growth, and more, this is Bitcoin's 2020 in review

Elad Roisman Named Acting Chairman of SEC
https://decrypt.co/52602/elad-roisman-named-acting-chairman-of-sec

The new acting chairman of the SEC has a background in securities and consumer protection.

Crypto Santa's Naughty and Nice list
https://decrypt.co/51843/crytpo-2020-naughty-nice-list

Which crypto luminaries will be getting a pile of presents this Christmas, and who'll be getting a lump of coal? Only one way to find out...

Crypto's Altcoin Prices Collapse After SEC Sues Ripple over XRP
https://decrypt.co/52609/cryptos-alt-coins-collapse-amidst-sec-action-against-ripple

The alt coin industry is seeing a mass downward trend after the SEC's announced action against Ripple, but some coins are still rising.

MoneyGram Issues Statement on SEC Action Against Ripple
https://decrypt.co/52622/moneygram-issues-statement-on-sec-action-against-ripple

The cross border payments company says it isn’t aware of any impact to its commercial agreement with Ripple.

BitGo and Grayscale Both Hold $16 Billion in Crypto
https://decrypt.co/52629/bitgo-and-grayscale-both-hold-16-billion-in-crypto

Bitcoin assets under custody continue to grow amidst increasing institutional interest in the crypto industry.

Bitcoin Surges to Hit New All-Time High on Christmas Day
https://decrypt.co/52653/bitcoin-surges-to-hit-new-all-time-high-on-christmas-day

Bitcoin's price has set a new record, with the cryptocurrency hitting $24,644.30 on Christmas Day.

The Most Impressive Crypto Assets of 2020
https://decrypt.co/52038/the-most-impressive-crypto-assets-of-2020

How do you pick the best-performing tokens in a year full of great price performances? We gave it a try.

How NFTs Blew Up in 2020
https://decrypt.co/52014/how-nfts-blew-up-in-2020

Non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, shot to prominence in 2020, impacting on everything from crypto art to DeFi.

2020 Has Been Chainlink’s Year. Here’s Why
https://decrypt.co/51015/2020-has-been-chainlinks-year-heres-why

Chainlink cofounder Sergey Nazarov explains how the decentralized oracle provider has built out its offering in 2020, integrating with 300 projects.