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.
Singapore Exchange to streamline trading processes with blockchain tech
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Singapore Exchange to streamline trading processes with blockchain tech
Following a successful trial of DLT-based bond issues, SGX forms a dedicated company with investment firm Temasek, to extend and expand its use of the tech.
Some Russian officials are being forced to sell their crypto by April 2021
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Some Russian officials are being forced to sell their crypto by April 2021
Board directors at Russia's central bank and executives at public corporations have been prohibited from holding any cryptocurrencies starting April.
Bitcoin as a last resort? Murmurs of crypto as reserve currency abound
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Bitcoin as a last resort? Murmurs of crypto as reserve currency abound
“What happens when the world and the U.S. dollar is in a continual state of quantitative easing?” Can BTC find a new and unexpected role for itself?
NFT boom and platform upgrades back Decentraland’s (MANA) 100% rally
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NFT boom and platform upgrades back Decentraland’s (MANA) 100% rally
Decentraland’s new features, increased digital land sales and a booming NFT market are the driving factors behind MANA’s 100% rally.
Law Decoded: Bank payments going global with stablecoins and CBDCs, Jan. 15–22
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Law Decoded: Bank payments going global with stablecoins and CBDCs, Jan. 15–22
Banks around the world are planning on stablecoins streamlining their international payments.
Harvard crypto skeptic calls Bitcoin a ‘hedge against dystopia’
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Harvard crypto skeptic calls Bitcoin a ‘hedge against dystopia’
“It's conceivable, you know, it could have some use in a dystopian future, but I think the governments are not going to allow pseudonymous transactions on a big scale," said Kenneth Rogoff.
Price analysis 1/22: BTC, ETH, DOT, XRP, ADA, LTC, LINK, BCH, BNB, XLM
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Price analysis 1/22: BTC, ETH, DOT, XRP, ADA, LTC, LINK, BCH, BNB, XLM
Bitcoin price has rebounded above a key trendline but resistance at higher levels may limit the recovery in altcoins.
Senate committee votes unanimously in favor of Yellen as Treasury Secretary
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Senate committee votes unanimously in favor of Yellen as Treasury Secretary
Janet Yellen appears to be on track to earn the Treasury Secretary nomination, pending a full Senate vote.
Wen? Now! BadgerDAO’s synthetic rebasing Bitcoin, DIGG, goes live
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Wen? Now! BadgerDAO’s synthetic rebasing Bitcoin, DIGG, goes live
A long-awaited synthetic Bitcoin product is finally on the market, but how faithful will it remain to its intended peg?
DeFi surge, rising TVL and new partnerships underpin Ren’s 100% rally
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DeFi surge, rising TVL and new partnerships underpin Ren’s 100% rally
The DeFi boom and search for projects offering interoperability recently sent Ren’s price and total value locked to new all-time highs.