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Decrypt pinned «Mastercard to Support Cryptocurrency Payments in 2021 https://decrypt.co/57358/mastercard-to-support-cryptocurrency-payments-in-2021 Mastercard is moving beyond crypto cards to support direct payments in "select cryptocurrencies"—but not Bitcoin.»
First Bitcoin ETF in North America Approved
https://decrypt.co/57515/first-bitcoin-etf-in-mainland-north-america-approved

US: Our regulators still won't accept a Bitcoin ETF.
Canada: Hold my beer.
Move Over, Miami. Andrew Yang Wants New York to Be Bitcoin ‘Hub’
https://decrypt.co/57517/move-over-miami-andrew-yang-wants-new-york-to-be-bitcoin-hub

The mayoral candidate would be competing with other mayors, like Miami's Francis Suarez and Reno's Hillary Schieve, to attract cryptocurrency firms.
Miami Officially Considers Putting Government Funds in Bitcoin
https://decrypt.co/57529/miami-officially-considers-putting-government-funds-in-bitcoin

The City of Miami passed a proposal today that will involve analyzing whether to put some of the city's reserves into Bitcoin.
Decrypt pinned «First Bitcoin ETF in North America Approved https://decrypt.co/57515/first-bitcoin-etf-in-mainland-north-america-approved US: Our regulators still won't accept a Bitcoin ETF. Canada: Hold my beer.»
Jack Dorsey and Jay Z Allocate $23.5 Million in Bitcoin to Fund Development
https://decrypt.co/57541/jack-dorsey-and-jay-z-allocate-23-5-million-in-bitcoin-to-fund-development

They are creating a 500 Bitcoin endowment that will focus on Bitcoin development, initially starting in Africa and India.
Crypto Nears $1.5 trillion As Bitcoin Surpasses World’s Biggest Banks
https://decrypt.co/57534/crypto-nears-1-5-trillion-as-bitcoin-surpasses-worlds-biggest-banks

A record breaking day for Bitcoin pushes markets ever higher making crypto larger than several financial insrtitutions.
India Will Ban Bitcoin, Says Senior Finance Ministry Official: Report
https://decrypt.co/57544/india-will-ban-bitcoin-says-senior-finance-ministry-official-report

According to a report, India's draft bill that will ban Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in the region is set to be passed.
Nigerian Firms Baffled by Bitcoin Ban, Says Dan Holdings CEO
https://decrypt.co/57549/nigerian-firms-baffled-by-bitcoin-ban-says-dan-holdings-ceo

Over-the-counter trading and peer-to-peer exchanges are booming in Nigeria. But its central bank wants to crack down on crypto.
Genesis Global CEO: Tesla $1.5 Billion Buy Shows Bitcoin Has Evolved
https://decrypt.co/57562/genesis-global-ceo-tesla-1-5-billion-buy-shows-bitcoin-has-evolved

Michael Moro, the CEO of Genesis Global Trading, reckons that Tesla’s move to Bitcoin is the natural result of the cryptocurrency’s evolution as an asset class.
JP Morgan Will Get Involved With Bitcoin if There’s Enough Demand, Says COO
https://decrypt.co/57566/jp-morgan-will-get-involved-with-bitcoin-if-theres-enough-demand-says-coo

A recent town hall meeting at JP Morgan revealed that many traders inside the bank are “salivating” at Bitcoin, says a report.
1inch Exchange Airdrops $84 Million to Crypto Community
https://decrypt.co/57575/1inch-exchange-airdrops-34-million-to-uniswap-users

The decentralized exchange aggregator is trying to attract business from Uniswap, a competitor to one of 1inch’s services.
Bitcoin Payments Firm BitPay Now Supports Apple Pay
https://decrypt.co/57603/bitcoin-bitpay-apple-pay-support

BitPay has arrived in Apple’s native Wallet app.
'Black Swan' Author Nassim Taleb Dumps Bitcoin
https://decrypt.co/57628/black-swan-nassim-taleb-dumps-bitcoin

He’s advocated for crypto in the past. But for now, it has "failed," he says.
As Bitcoin on Ethereum Tops $8 Billion, Another Player Enters the Market
https://decrypt.co/57629/bitcoin-ethereum-8-billion-market-mbtc

mStable, a self-described “meta-stablecoin” company, today launched mBTC, a cryptocurrency pegged to "Bitcoin stablecoins."
WallStreetBets Reddit Spinoff Is Launching Its Own Cryptocurrency
https://decrypt.co/57633/wallstreetbets-reddit-spinoff-is-launching-its-own-cryptocurrency

SatoshiSwap (SAS) tokens will go to subreddit members whose posts get upvoted.
Canada Now Has a Bitcoin ETF. Is the US Next?
https://decrypt.co/57641/canada-bitcoin-etf-us-next

US crypto investment firms are hoping for some "trickle-down" economics from their northern neighbors.
Deutsche Bank Readying Crypto Custody and Trading Platform
https://decrypt.co/57645/deutsche-bank-readying-crypto-custody-and-trading-platform

An overlooked December report from the World Economic Forum lays out Deutsche Bank's plans for a "digital asset custody platform."
Altcoins Rise While Bitcoin's Price Holds Steady
https://decrypt.co/57648/altcoins-rise-while-bitcoins-price-holds-steady

After Bitcoin stops pumping, the market moves into altcoins.
Bitcoin Can Level Playing Field: ‘Bitcoin and Black America’ Author
https://decrypt.co/57658/bitcoin-can-level-playing-field-bitcoin-and-black-america-author

Isaiah Jackson, the author of "Bitcoin and Black America," thinks that Bitcoin could resolve the wealth gap between different racial groups.
The Man Who Raised Bitcoin Billboards Across America
https://decrypt.co/57571/the-man-who-raised-bitcoin-billboards-across-america

The crypto artist who put up a Bitcoin billboard in every US city that has a Federal Reserve Bank explains why he did it.