Treasury Secretary nominee says crypto has potential to improve the financial system
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Bitcoin's biggest mining pool may be behind the BTC price drop, but buyers stepped in
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Miners affiliated with Bitcoin’s largest mining pool may be behind the recent drop
This week's volatility may come down to a tug-of-war between miners selling and Grayscale buying.
Russian opposition leader Navalny immortalized in NFT artwork
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Russian opposition leader Navalny immortalized in NFT artwork
Subtitled with Navalny’s quote: “You should fear nothing except your own fear”, the “Navalny” NFT is open to offers from 0.5 ETH.
DSD bear sells 5.5M tokens to 'whale coalition' with $83M in coupons set to expire
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DSD bear sells 5.5M tokens to 'whale coalition' with $83M in coupons set to expire
Coupon whales on the algorithmic stablecoin project DSD have negotiated with a permabear to acquire all his tokens and save $83 million in coupons from expiration.
VanEck files with SEC for ETF that tracks crypto companies' performance
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VanEck files with SEC for ETF that tracks crypto companies' performance
After refiling for a Bitcoin ETF in late 2020, VanEck is now seeking to launch the Digital Assets ETF related to the performance of top crypto companies.
3 reasons Bitcoin tumbled below $30,000 in a surprise overnight correction
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3 reasons Bitcoin tumbled below $30,000 in a surprise overnight correction
Bitcoin dropped from $37,000 to below $30,000 within 48 hours: what comes next after the correction?
Alleged ‘ghost’ Bitcoin mining firm traded on Nasdaq faces class action lawsuit
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Alleged ‘ghost’ Bitcoin mining firm traded on Nasdaq faces class-action lawsuit
Plaintiffs in the lawsuit against Bit Digital claim the Bitcoin mining firm lied about the extent of its supposed mining empire and purposely misled investors.
Bitcoin miners facing chip shortage amid skyrocketing demand
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Bitcoin miners facing chip shortage amid skyrocketing demand
Bitcoin mining rigs are now at a premium as manufacturers hike prices amid a global chip shortage.
Crypto and blockchain: What the Brazilian market can expect for 2021
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Crypto and blockchain: What the Brazilian market can expect for 2021
Here's how the experimental yet promising blockchain market is developing in Brazil.
Bitcoin price bounces above $32K as MicroStrategy 'buys the dip' with $10M
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Bitcoin price bounces above $32K as MicroStrategy 'buys the dip' with $10M
A further commitment to its treasury sees MicroStrategy join Grayscale as this week's big buyer while others keep selling.
Retail is here: The virtuous cycle of social engagement with crypto
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Retail is here: The virtuous cycle of social engagement with crypto
One of the tropes that observers commonly invoke to explain the forces behind the crypto markets’ surge at the end of 2020 and in early 2021 is that the process has been mainly driven by the inrush of institutional investment.