Banking
Analysis
Kraken on-chain analysis shows crypto confidence is low
Despite the recent bounce, on-chain metrics indicate a lack of bullish sentiment.
Adoption
Another hedge fund rubber stamps crypto, but who is Citadel?
Citadel founder Ken Griffin reveals the role his firm will play in the digital asset sector.
Legal
Why did the EU ditch its plans to ban Bitcoin mining?
Further investigations show a Proof-of-Work mining ban was never on the agenda, much to the satisfaction of Bitcoin advocates.
NFTs
“Bored Ape Yacht Club” NFTs selling on eBay for less than $50, what’s the catch?
Although priced significantly less than the real thing, these "off brand" apes still represent a huge mark up versus buying directly from OpenSea.
Analysis
Russians are paying up to $20,000 above market rate to buy Bitcoin
Sanctions bite leading to the collapse of the ruble. Data suggests Russians are turning to Bitcoin to protect themselves from the fallout.
People
Cardano founder set to reveal the future of finance at the Inevitable World Summit 2022
Charles Hoskinson will talk about the future of finance, with Africa expected to feature heavily in his presentation.
Regulation
Ukraine’s Deputy oversteps the mark calling for blanket ban on all Russian crypto addresses
Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister Mykhailo Fedorov isn't satisfied with Russia's SWIFT ban and calls for crypto exchanges to block all Russian addresses.
Exchanges
What happened to the BitMEX founders in New York federal court?
Arthur Hayes and Benjamin Delo faced charges of violating the Bank Secrecy Act and money laundering regulations.
Analysis
Bitcoin pulls out the UNO reverse card on gold
Bitcoin bounces making back all of Thursday's losses, at the same time gold returns its gains throwing confusion on what constitutes a safe haven asset.
Adoption
El Salvador’s $1 billion Bitcoin bond called a “meme” by mainstream finance
The Bitcoin bond receives $500 million in verbal commits, but some express skepticism on whether the program can work.
Analysis
Crypto markets sink as Russia declares war on Ukraine, what happens now?
President Putin authorizes military action in Ukraine leading to panic selling in crypto markets. Depending on how the international community responds, worse could be to come.
People
Charles Hoskinson calls on crypto investors to “zoom out” amid market turmoil
The Cardano founder sees this episode of fear and panic we are living in as a catalyst for change.