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XRP Petition to the White House Hits 35,000 Signatures
https://decrypt.co/53326/american-public-asks-government-to-deem-xrp-a-currency

An online petition has gained over 35,000 votes asking the US government to consider XRP a currency.
Leading Design Agency Koto Is Giving Polkadot a Rebrand
https://decrypt.co/53325/leading-design-agency-koto-is-giving-polkadot-a-rebrand

Koto is being paid in DOT, and is following Polkadot’s decentralized ethos by involving the protocol’s community in key decisions.
Bitcoin Miners Are Now Making $33 Million a Day
https://decrypt.co/53348/bitcoin-mining-revenue-reaches-heights-not-seen-since-2017

Bitcoin mining revenue has reached a high last seen in 2017, according to Glassnode CTO Rafael Schultze-Kraft.
Dfinity’s $10 Billion ‘Internet Computer’ Finally Launches
https://decrypt.co/53361/dfinity-internet-computer-live

The startup raised $195 million in 2018 from the likes of Andreessen Horowitz and Polychain Capital.
Ethereum Price Breaks Past $1,200 as It Nears An All-Time High
https://decrypt.co/53365/ethereum-price-breaks-1200-nears-all-time-high

The price of Ethereum has gone from $737 to $1,200 in a matter of days. Will it break its all-time high, or is a price correction on the way?
Bitcoin on Ethereum Nears $5 Billion as Crypto Rally Marches On
https://decrypt.co/53377/bitcoin-ethereum-5-billion-crypto-rally

The skyrocketing Bitcoin price has vastly increased the value of digital gold on the Ethereum blockchain. But it’s also drawing tokens away.
Former Federal Reserve Governor Now On Board with Bitcoin
https://decrypt.co/53378/federal-reserve-governor-bitcoin

Given the massive shift in monetary policy, “Bitcoin does make sense as part of a portfolio in this environment,” said Warsh.
The Cryptocurrency Market Is Now Worth More Than $1 Trillion
https://decrypt.co/53352/the-cryptocurrency-market-is-now-worth-more-than-1-trillion

Around 1% of all the money in the world is now held in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies.
Privacy Groups Try to Halt Spread of FinCEN Crypto Surveillance
https://decrypt.co/53385/privacy-groups-try-to-halt-spread-of-fincen-crypto-surveillance

The Blockchain Association, Coin Center, EFF, and Fight for the Future are united against a proposed FinCEN rule regulating transactions to crypto wallets.
ShapeShift’s Road to Redemption Has Regulatory Hurdles
https://decrypt.co/53391/shapeshifts-road-to-redemption-has-regulatory-hurdles

ShapeShift is shifting to a KYC-free model that integrates with decentralized exchange protocols. But it may still face regulatory challenges.
XRP Price Rebounds 30% in 24 Hours Despite Legal Challenges
https://decrypt.co/53397/xrp-price-rebounds-30-in-24-hours-despite-legal-challenges

Finally, some good news for Ripple and XRP.
Chaos on Capitol Hill Pushes Bitcoin Ever Further
https://decrypt.co/53398/chaos-on-capitol-hill-pushes-bitcoin-ever-further

As protestors stormed the Capitol building on Wednesday, Bitcoin's price reached new highs as did stock markets. We explain why.
Wrapped Monero Appears in the Age of DeFi
https://decrypt.co/53402/wrapped-monero-appears-in-the-age-of-defi

Most usage of the private cryptocurrency is usually on darknet markets. But a new ERC-20 token may expand its use cases.
Nexon May Acquire Bithumb at $460 Million Valuation
https://decrypt.co/53406/nexon-may-acquire-bithumb-at-460-million-valuation

A local gaming company is said to be preparing the mammoth bid for Korea's largest crypto exchange.
ShapeShift CEO Predicts Crypto Market Cap Will Double in 6 Months
https://decrypt.co/53409/shapeshift-ceo-predicts-crypto-market-cap-will-double-in-6-months

The crypto market took 10 years to break $1 trillion. ShapeShift’s CEO argues it will double in just six months.
The 9 Best Bitcoin Podcasts (2021)
https://decrypt.co/4013/best-crypto-podcasts

As the crypto space has matured, podcasts covering Bitcoin and cryptocurrency have proliferated. Here are some of our favorites.
Bitcoin Overtakes Tesla’s Market Cap in Latest Price Rally
https://decrypt.co/53344/bitcoin-overtakes-teslas-market-cap-in-latest-price-rally

As Bitcoin’s price continues to reach new heights, Bitcoin’s market cap is also climbing the leaderboards.
Bitcoin's Realized Price Breaks $10,000 for First Time
https://decrypt.co/53425/bitcoins-realized-price-breaks-10000-for-first-time

Bitcoin's realized price, a more measured mark of Bitcoin's growth, has finally broken above the $10,000 mark.
Bitcoin Whales Are Rapidly Growing Their BTC Holdings: Report
https://decrypt.co/53418/bitcoin-whales-are-rapidly-growing-their-btc-holdings-report

Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken’s data shows that there are more Bitcoin whales, and they are steadily accumulating.
Bitcoin Dominance Broke a High Not Seen Since March 2017
https://decrypt.co/53442/bitcoin-dominance-broke-a-high-not-seen-since-march-2017

Bitcoin’s market dominance reached 72% earlier this week. This was the highest it’s been for almost four years.
BitMEX Finally KYCs All Users but Bitcoin Balance Is Down 66%
https://decrypt.co/53439/bitmex-finally-kycs-all-users-but-bitcoin-balance-is-down-66

Crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX has announced that all of its active users are now verified. But some of its users have already left.