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The 2020 Year In Review: DeFi
https://decrypt.co/52298/the-2020-year-in-review-defi

In 2020, decentralized finance took off, going from $700 million locked into DeFi smart contracts at the start of the year, to $15 billion.
Turkey to Pilot Digital Currency Next Year—Critics Say it Won’t Save the Lira
https://decrypt.co/52697/turkey-central-bank-digital-currency

Turkey’s top central banker announced plans for a central bank digital currency next year. But critics cast doubt on its ability to save the economy.
Barstool Sports CEO Pulls No Punches With $1m Crypto Charity Drive
https://decrypt.co/52701/barstool-sports-fund-crypto-donations

Dave Portnoy, CEO of Barstool Sports, has launched a fund to help America’s small businesses. But when he tapped Crypto Twitter, things got messy.
Bitcoin Hits Latest All-Time High of $26,500 on Boxing Day
https://decrypt.co/52713/bitcoin-hits-latest-all-time-high-of-26500-on-boxing-day

Bitcoin has hit yet another all-time high. Will the madness ever stop?
Bitcoin surges past $28,000; Market Cap Tops Half a Trillion Dollars
https://decrypt.co/52718/bitcoin-surges-past-28000-market-cap-tops-half-a-trillion-dollars

Bitcoin, the largest coin by market capitalization, continues to rise.
Bitcoin Lending Services Exploded in 2020: Here’s Why
https://decrypt.co/52271/bitcoin-lending-services-exploded-in-2020-heres-why

Bitcoin lending companies experienced staggering growth in 2020. We spoke to the top firms to understand why.
Chainlink's Plans For Blockchain and Beyond in 2021
https://decrypt.co/51492/chainlinks-plans-for-blockchain-and-beyond-in-2021

In 2021, Chainlink wants to set blockchains humming with a cornucopia of data for maximum innovation, says cofounder Sergey Nazarov. 
Corporations Now Own $30 Billion in Bitcoin as Bull Run Pays Off
https://decrypt.co/52719/companies-now-own-30-billion-worth-of-bitcoin

Companies who invested in Bitcoin this year made a good decision, it seems, as the price of Bitcoin continues to rocket.
The 2020 Year in Crypto: April—June
https://decrypt.co/52024/2020-year-in-crypto-april-june

We’re back with part two of our four-part year-end roundup, in which Libra scaled back its plans and the cryptosphere heralded the Bitcoin Halving.
Ethereum Spikes 12% to $695, Highest Price since 2018
https://decrypt.co/52722/ethereum-spikes-12-to-695-highest-price-since-2018

The price of Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has hit $695.
B2C2 Stops XRP Trading With US Clients: Reports
https://decrypt.co/52723/b2c2-stops-xrp-trading-with-us-clients-reports

The London-based trading firm is the latest to stop dealing with XRP.
Redditor Makes Over $24k in Bitcoin by Trolling r/CryptoCurrency
https://decrypt.co/52733/reddit-user-makes-over-24k-in-bitcoin-by-trolling

A prolific Reddit poster swapped his Moon tokens for Bitcoin. That Bitcoin is now worth over $24k. Here’s how it happened.
Binance Launches "Vanilla" Options Contracts, "European Style"
https://decrypt.co/52756/binance-launches-vanilla-options-contracts-european-style

The exchange’s new options contract will allow its users to issue options themselves.
10 Crypto Companies That Made a Big Splash in 2020
https://decrypt.co/51421/10-crypto-companies-that-made-a-big-splash-in-2020

These companies, startups and projects have been key movers and shakers in the crypto space over the past 12 months.
Altcoin Prices Soar After Bitcoin's Settles at $27,000
https://decrypt.co/52762/altcoin-prices-soar-after-bitcoins-settles-at-27000

After Bitcoin steals Christmas, altcoins romp about in the snow.
The 2020 Year In Crypto: July—September
https://decrypt.co/52027/2020-year-in-crypto-july-september

The third quarter of 2020 saw DeFi enjoy its moment in the sun—and MicroStrategy embark on its Bitcoin buying binge.
How Would High Frequency Trading Work on Decentralized Exchanges?
https://decrypt.co/51968/how-would-high-frequency-trading-work-on-decentralized-exchanges

Non-custodial, decentralized exchanges offer new trading strategies for high frequency traders, who place millions of trades each day.
"Mega Chad" DeFi Devs Hack Cover Finance for $3 Million, Crash Token, Then Return Money
https://decrypt.co/52761/mega-chad-defi-devs-exploit-cover-finance-for-3-million-crash-token-then-return-money

Japes and scrapes in decentralized finance are all too familiar in this freest of free markets.
XRP Drops 6% as OKCoin Suspends XRP Trading and Deposits
https://decrypt.co/52603/okcoin-delists-xrp

OKCoin, a major US crypto exchange, has cut ties with XRP.
SEC Obtains Emergency Freezing Order Against Crypto Algo-Trading Firm
https://decrypt.co/52792/sec-obtains-emergency-freezing-order-against-crypto-algo-trading-firm

The SEC has obtained an emergency freezing order against the assets of Virgil Capital, its affiliates, and Managing Partner Stefan Qin.
Coinbase To Delist XRP Next Month Following SEC Suit
https://decrypt.co/52800/coinbase-to-delist-xrp-next-month-following-sec-suit

Coinbase becomes the latest exchange to delist XRP after the US Securities and Exchange Commission filed a $1.3 billion lawsuit alleging Ripple Labs sold unregistered securities.