DeFi
Adoption
US bank Morgan Stanley to launch three Bitcoin funds
Morgan Stanley will soon launch two Bitcoin-focused funds as demand for cryptocurrencies picks up among institutional clients, reported business outlet CNBC on Thursday, citing…
NFTs
Famous TikTok user ‘Doggface’ is selling his NFT for $500,000—but there’s a catch
A video of a guy drinking cranberry juice listening to Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams” while longboarding on a highway went viral last year. And he’s now trying to monetize it.
Technology
How Polkadot ‘bridges’ bring cross-chain functionality to the $35b network
Polkadot's bridges look to pave the way forward for a multichain future. Here's why.
This is what Cointelegraph’s Kristina Lucrezia Cornèr finds MOST important in the crypto world
Ask people about crypto and they are likely to talk about price, trends, NFTs, or maybe scams. But few take a step back to…
Adoption
VISA says it’s developing a Bitcoin and crypto business
The payments giant has, so far, kept away from offering cryptocurrencies and crypto products. But its users could soon buy Bitcoin directly using the service.
Investments
Survey: 2 in 5 Americans to invest stimulus checks into Bitcoin
A recent survey found that stimulus check recipients in the US were more likely to invest in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies ahead of traditional stock offerings.
Legal
BitMEX billionaire Ben Delo surrenders on “failure to implement adequate AML procedures” charges
He holds the title of “Britain’s youngest billionaire,’ but BitMEX co-founder Ben Delo is now facing the repercussions of law.
Investments
Four tech firms have bought 66% of all Bitcoin mined since August
Three firms from the US and one firm from China have brought over 66% of all new Bitcoin mined in the past six months, figures show.
Adoption
Dutch political candidate uses Bitcoin ‘laser eyes’ for campaign ads
A Dutch politician is now using a popular meme that’s been doing the rounds in crypto circles in the past few weeks. He joins a small list of political types to have cashed in on the meme’s popularity.
Trading
South Korean crypto exchange volumes surpass those of its entire stock market
The country is one of the biggest markets for crypto in the world and is known for its ‘Kimchi Premium.’
Trading
Bitcoin breaks $60,000 a year after ‘flash crash’ to under $4k
The asset suffered one of its worst price falls last year but has since recovered to set a new all-time high.
NFTs
‘Beeple’ NFT sold for $69 million is the fourth most expensive artwork sold by a living artist
Is money even real anymore? The NFT sector is making it seem so.