Derivatives
Wallets
NGRAVE crypto wallet raises $6 million
The "coldest" crypto hardware wallet is looking to extend its global reach.
Adoption
2021 was the year of institutional crypto adoption
Last year will godown as the biggest year for cryptocurrencies in terms of adoption—both from institutions and corporations.
Analysis
Bitcoin was the third-worst performer last year as low cap altcoins showed the biggest returns
While Bitcoin posted huge returns when compared to TradFi, it significantly underperformed the rest of the crypto market.
DeFi
Web3 will break the Y Combinator business model, and Blockzero Labs is betting big on it
Blockzero Labs wants to revolutionize startup investing and become the Y Combinator of the decentralized world.
Adoption
Why China’s crackdown on mining is actually good for Bitcoin
The ban on Proof-of-Work mining in China helped turn Bitcoin into a more resilient network.
Adoption
Fidelity expects more sovereign nations to acquire Bitcoin in 2022
The digital asset manager believes that, this year, the benefits of owning Bitcoin will outweigh the risks for many countries.
DeFi
Cross-chain bridge Allbridge raises $2 million from early Solana and FTX investors
Supporting Solana, Fantom, Avalanche, Polygon, BSC, Terra, and more, Allbridge is one of the industry's largest cross-chain bridges.
Adoption
Turkey embraces Bitcoin and Tether as the lira keeps spiraling down
Crypto trading volumes using the lira reached a 15-month high as Turks race to get rid of their national currency.
Technology
Looking to move? Arkansas will give you $10,000 in BTC to relocate there
The American state wants tech professionals and entrepreneurs to relocate to its Northwestern region.
Analysis
Top Layer-1 EVMs to watch in 2022
Take a tour of the four Layer-1 EVMs set to make big strides this year.
Payments
Elrond acquires payments provider Utrust in a bid to bring crypto to millions of merchants
Acqiring Utrust will enable Elrond to offer an innovative product called "Merchant Yield."
Regulation
Binance is embracing regulation as it eyes UAE for its next global hub
CZ is becoming a fixture in the UAE and wants to bring Binance into the country's booming crypto scene.
