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'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.
A $37 Million DeFi Heist Cost Attackers Just $15,000 in Transaction Fees
https://decrypt.co/57660/a-37-million-defi-heist-cost-attackers-just-15000-in-transaction-fees

Exploiting flash loans, the hackers made off with a $37.5 million haul.
BNY Mellon’s Support for Bitcoin is a "Tipping Point" for Crypto, Say Industry Leaders
https://decrypt.co/57664/bny-mellons-support-for-bitcoin-is-a-tipping-point-for-crypto-say-industry-leaders

Crypto industry leaders think that BNY Mellon's announcement is a game-changer, but the industry must work together to make the most out of the opportunity.
ETH 2.0 is Now Secured by More Than 3 Million ETH
https://decrypt.co/57671/eth-2-0-now-secured-by-more-than-3-million-eth

Ethereum 2.0 is getting more secure than ever. But the Ethereum upgrade is still in development.
The Rise of Bitcoin Influencers: Evangelizing and Moving Markets
https://decrypt.co/57554/the-rise-of-bitcoin-influencers-evangelizing-and-moving-markets

Love them or loathe them, influencers are an established part of the crypto space. Are they self-serving shills or vital cheerleaders for Bitcoin?
This Professor Is Tokenizing Love. Is He Nuts? 
https://decrypt.co/57609/this-professor-is-tokenizing-love-is-he-nuts

Olinga Taeed’s “God Metric” is used by governments worldwide to measure sentiment. Now, he’s banking love. 
Mark Cuban Predicts Blockchain Is The New Internet
https://decrypt.co/57676/mark-cuban-predicts-blockchain-is-the-new-internet

Cuban said that Ethereum has an advantage over Bitcoin for regular joes.
Bitcoin Sets New All-Time-High of $49,500
https://decrypt.co/57687/bitcoin-sets-new-all-time-high-of-49500

Bitcoins set yet another all-time high, just in time for Valentine's Day.
SEC Commissioner Calls for Regulatory Clarity on Crypto—the Industry Couldn't Agree More
https://decrypt.co/57691/sec-commissioner-calls-for-regulatory-clarity-on-crypto-the-industry-couldnt-agree-more

SEC's crypto-friendly Hester Peirce calls for more clarity in the wake of BNY Mellon's announcement. The crypto industry couldn't agree more.
Russia’s Opposition Leader Has Received $32 Million in Bitcoin to Take Down Putin
https://decrypt.co/57707/russias-opposition-leader-has-received-32-million-in-bitcoin-to-take-down-putin

Alexei Navalny has received $300,000 in Bitcoin this year alone. Analysts say it highlights Bitcoin’s role in challenging authoritarian regimes.
Elon Musk Wants Large Dogecoin Holders to Sell Their DOGE
https://decrypt.co/57717/elon-musk-wants-large-dogecoin-holders-to-sell-their-doge

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says that if the distribution of Dogecoin does not become more even, he may stop endorsing it.
Ethereum NFT Market Primed for Explosive Growth in 2021
https://decrypt.co/57720/ethereum-nft-market-primed-for-explosive-growth-in-2021

From virtual land to digital art, a comprehensive, new study delves into the booming market for non-fungible tokens.
Market Corrects After Bitcoin & Ethereum Break Records 
https://decrypt.co/57729/market-corrects-after-bitcoin-ethereum-break-records

Valentine's Day weekend brought record breaking prices for investors, but the love affair has cooled as market liquidates billions.
Bitcoin Miners Now Earn 1 BTC in Fees Per Block
https://decrypt.co/57740/bitcoin-miners-now-earn-1-btc-in-fees-per-block

Transaction fees on the Bitcoin blockchain have exceeded $20 on average—but that’s a good thing, experts argued.