Bitcoin whitepaper fight could end up in court as both parties escalate drama
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Cointelegraph
Bitcoin whitepaper fight could end up in court as both parties escalate drama
The owner of Bitcoin.org told Cointelegraph he's willing to fight his case in court after refusing to comply with Craig Wright's demands that the Bitcoin whitepaper be removed from the website.
3 ways the next altcoin bull cycle will vastly differ from 2017’s
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Cointelegraph
3 ways the next altcoin bull cycle will vastly differ from 2017’s
Bitcoin is still the main focus of most investors but Layer 2 solutions, governance, and DeFi are shaping up to be the driving forces of the next altseason.
Blockfi exec explains institutional outlook on altcoins
https://cointelegraph.com/news/blockfi-exec-explains-institutional-outlook-on-altcoins
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Cointelegraph
BlockFi exec explains institutional outlook on altcoins
"A lot of them tend to, you know, be kind of the next greatest thing, and then fizzle out and volume disappears," BlockFi's David Olsson explained.
Another day, another airdrop: power DeFi users can now claim Stake DAO tokens
https://cointelegraph.com/news/another-day-another-airdrop-power-defi-users-can-now-claim-stake-dao-tokens
https://cointelegraph.com/news/another-day-another-airdrop-power-defi-users-can-now-claim-stake-dao-tokens
Cointelegraph
Another day, another airdrop: Power DeFi users can now claim Stake DAO tokens
Not everyone is happy with DeFi's latest airdrop, as some users haven't been able to claim tokens despite being eligible.
While China's CBDC sets the pace, the yuan stumbles in usage abroad
https://cointelegraph.com/news/while-china-s-cbdc-sets-the-pace-the-yuan-stumbles-in-usage-abroad
https://cointelegraph.com/news/while-china-s-cbdc-sets-the-pace-the-yuan-stumbles-in-usage-abroad
Cointelegraph
While China's CBDC sets the pace, the yuan stumbles in usage abroad
China's international dreams for the yuan are still alive, but they will depend on new technologies.
Tarbert makes way for Biden's CFTC chair, but will remain a commissioner
https://cointelegraph.com/news/tarbert-makes-way-for-biden-s-cftc-chair-but-will-remain-a-commissioner
https://cointelegraph.com/news/tarbert-makes-way-for-biden-s-cftc-chair-but-will-remain-a-commissioner
Cointelegraph
Tarbert makes way for Biden's CFTC chair, but will remain a commissioner
Heath Tarbert is no longer the chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, but he will remain one of its five commissioner
Ignoring Bitcoin, Hedera Hashgraph, Reef and Perpetual Protocol rally higher
https://cointelegraph.com/news/ignoring-bitcoin-hedera-hashgraph-reef-and-perpetual-protocol-rally-higher
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Cointelegraph
Ignoring Bitcoin, Hedera Hashgraph, Reef and Perpetual Protocol rally higher
Strong fundamentals are attracting traders to Hedera Hashgraph, Reef and Perpetual Protocol even as Bitcoin price hangs near a crucial support level.
Japanese police are investigating 30 people allegedly involved in the 2018 Coincheck hack
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Cointelegraph
Japanese police are investigating 30 people allegedly involved in the 2018 Coincheck hack
The arrests are some of the first legal actions taken since hackers stole more than half a billion dollars from the Coincheck exchange three years ago.
Genesis Mining head forecasts importance of layer-two Bitcoin solutions
https://cointelegraph.com/news/genesis-mining-head-forecasts-importance-of-layer-two-bitcoin-solutions
https://cointelegraph.com/news/genesis-mining-head-forecasts-importance-of-layer-two-bitcoin-solutions
Cointelegraph
Genesis Mining head forecasts importance of layer-two Bitcoin solutions
Genesis Mining's head of mining operations suspects that Bitcoin may need layer-two help even as a store of value.
Pro traders buy the dip as bears push Bitcoin price to the edge of $30K
https://cointelegraph.com/news/pro-traders-buy-the-dip-as-bears-push-bitcoin-price-to-the-edge-of-30k
https://cointelegraph.com/news/pro-traders-buy-the-dip-as-bears-push-bitcoin-price-to-the-edge-of-30k
Cointelegraph
Pro traders buy the dip as bears push Bitcoin price to the edge of $30K
After correcting 15%, Bitcoin price dropped below $30,000 but derivatives indicators suggest pro traders are buying the dip.
Treasury Secretary nominee says crypto has potential to improve the financial system
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Cointelegraph
Treasury Secretary nominee says crypto has potential to improve the financial system
After saying the U.S. government might need to “curtail” the use of cryptocurrencies, Janet Yellen’s written statement shows the future Treasury Secretary may have a more balanced approach to digital assets.
Crypto ETP capitalization up 90% this month days as institutional volume triples
https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-etp-capitalization-up-90-this-month-days-as-institutional-volume-triples
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Cointelegraph
Crypto ETP capitalization up 90% this month as institutional volume triples
Trade volumes for exchange-traded crypto products tripled in January amid record crypto prices.
Komainu to store crypto confiscated by UK law enforcement
https://cointelegraph.com/news/komainu-to-store-crypto-confiscated-by-uk-law-enforcement
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Cointelegraph
Komainu to store crypto confiscated by UK law enforcement
Law enforcement across the United Kingdom is looking to digital asset custody venture Komainu to safely store crypto seized during investigations.
Crypto market cap falls by $113B as Bitcoin price tumbles to $28,750
https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-market-cap-falls-by-113b-as-bitcoin-price-tumbles-to-28-750
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Cointelegraph
Crypto market cap falls by $113B as Bitcoin price tumbles to $28,750
After a day of intensifying sell pressure, Bitcoin price dropped below $29,000 for the first time since January 5.
Upbit launches in Thailand just days after regulators suspended Bitkub
https://cointelegraph.com/news/upbit-launches-in-thailand-just-days-after-regulators-suspended-bitkub
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Cointelegraph
Upbit launches in Thailand just days after regulators suspended Bitkub
Upbit Thailand is launching in Thailand in the same week the country's leading exchange Bitkub was suspended by regulators.
Is Grayscale is about to unveil a LINK Trust?
https://cointelegraph.com/news/is-grayscale-is-about-to-unveil-a-link-trust
https://cointelegraph.com/news/is-grayscale-is-about-to-unveil-a-link-trust
Cointelegraph
Is Grayscale about to unveil a LINK trust?
Filings from December suggest Grayscale may launch trusts for cryptocurrencies including Chainlink's LINK token and Brave’s BAT token... or it may not.
Clever Aave to Matic bridge keeps track of yields
https://cointelegraph.com/news/clever-aave-to-matic-bridge-keeps-track-of-yields
https://cointelegraph.com/news/clever-aave-to-matic-bridge-keeps-track-of-yields
Cointelegraph
Clever Aave to Matic bridge keeps track of yields
Matic Network is quickly becoming one of the go-to L2 solutions for smart contract developers like Nick Mudge from Aavegotchi.
Brazil’s top exchange announces international expansion after raising $38M
https://cointelegraph.com/news/brazil-s-top-exchange-announces-international-expansion-after-raising-38m
https://cointelegraph.com/news/brazil-s-top-exchange-announces-international-expansion-after-raising-38m
Cointelegraph
Brazil’s top exchange announces international expansion after raising $38M
After raising $38 million, Mercado Bitcoin will invest in custodian Bitrust and wallet Meubank, and expand across Latin America.
Crypto Fear and Greed index drops to October 2020 levels
https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-fear-and-greed-index-drops-to-october-2020-levels
https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-fear-and-greed-index-drops-to-october-2020-levels
Cointelegraph
Crypto Fear and Greed index drops to October 2020 levels
The Crypto Fear and Greed index is a tool that measures two of the primary emotions that influence how much investors are willing to buy.
The ‘central bank of central banks’ is building a CBDC settlement platform
https://cointelegraph.com/news/the-central-bank-of-central-banks-is-building-a-cbdc-settlement-platform
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Cointelegraph
The ‘central bank of central banks’ is building a CBDC settlement platform
The Bank of International Settlements, AKA the ‘central bank of central banks,’ will explore a wide range of CBDC trials this year.