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Ripple (XRP) director tries to dispel the ‘centralized banker coin’ myth

XRP gets a bad rap for being centralized, but just how true is that claim?

Samuel Wan · 1 year ago · 2 min read

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This uncanny way is how crypto lawyer Gordon Einstein values Bitcoin (plus THE DAO, crypto legalities, and more!)

The latest Cryptonites episode saw a crypto lawyer focus on valuing cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and DeFi tokens among a host of other topics and ideals.

Shaurya Malwa · 1 year ago

Bank of Israel uses Ethereum blockchain for upcoming ‘digital shekels’

The Bank of Israel has built the pilot scheme of its digital shekel on the Ethereum blockchain.

Oluwapelumi Adejumo · 1 year ago · 2 min read

FTX is now “official crypto exchange” of the Major League Baseball (MLB)

The exchange has now spent millions of dollars trying to grow its brand in the US.

Shaurya Malwa · 1 year ago · 2 min read

Gianluigi Buffon’s first NFT is coming thanks to a partnership with Charged Particles

Fans of the legendary goalkeeper can soon get their hands on a Buffon-focused crypto collectible.

Shaurya Malwa · 1 year ago · 2 min read

Second-largest ETH2 staking pool sues Fireblocks after $75 million Ethereum blunder

Fireblocks faces lawsuit over key management incident, resulting in $75 million loss.

Ana Grabundzija · 1 year ago · 2 min read

200,000 crypto traders ‘rekt’ as market sees $1 billion in liquidations

The infamous volatility of cryptocurrencies taught newcomers why it remains a brutal market.

Shaurya Malwa · 1 year ago · 2 min read

El Salvador releases ‘sneak peek’ of volcanic Bitcoin mining

The country has proposed geothermal energy generated via volcanoes to power mining farms. Here’s what it could look like.

Shaurya Malwa · 1 year ago · 1 min read

Indians could be charged an extra 2% tax on Bitcoin and crypto ‘purchased abroad’

The equalization levy could make cryptocurrencies more expensive for Indian users and exchanges.

Ana Grabundzija · 1 year ago · 2 min read

Cardano’s Charles Hoskinson says Tether is a “faith based” crypto

Tether has soared since settling with the NYAG, but analysis of its reserves shows less than 3.9% cash on hand.

Samuel Wan · 1 year ago · 2 min read

DeFi hacks on Binance Smart Chain continue as ‘Impossible Finance’ drained for $500k

Impossible Finance suffered a $500,000 loss in the latest DeFi exploit.

Ana Grabundzija · 1 year ago · 2 min read

ETF firm VanEck files Bitcoin ‘mutual fund’ with the US SEC

While a Bitcoin ETF in the US remains a distant dream, one legendary firm is trying to launch a ‘mutual fund’-like product in the region.

Shaurya Malwa · 1 year ago · 2 min read

FT says cybercriminals prefer Monero (XMR) to Bitcoin, but here’s what it didn’t get right

Our right to privacy is being attacked on baseless claims.

Samuel Wan · 1 year ago · 2 min read

Enjin invests in Unbound Finance to bring UND stablecoin to Efinity and Polkadot

Efinity, an upcoming parachain built on Polkadot will soon see increased liquidity courtesy of Enjin.

Shaurya Malwa · 1 year ago · 2 min read

DOGE has plunged 70% since ‘Dogecoin CEO’ Elon Musk appeared on SNL in May

A billionaire called the meme coin ‘a hustle’ on national television was a top signal...in hindsight.

Shaurya Malwa · 1 year ago · 2 min read

Ethereum, BNB, XRP see big drops as Bitcoin hashrate falls. What’s next?

Bitcoin and Ethereum prices took a big hit as major Chinese banks paused all crypto-related transactions.

Rohan Jethi · 1 year ago · 2 min read

Could Paraguay emerge as a Bitcoin mining hub after China crackdown?

Could Paraguay reinvent itself as a Bitcoin mining hub?

Samuel Wan · 1 year ago · 2 min read

Jay-Z sues Damon Dash over NFT of first album ‘Reasonable Doubt’

Record label Roc-A-Fella sues the co-founder Damon Dash for selling Jay-Z's debut album as a NFT.

Ana Grabundzija · 1 year ago · 2 min read

Stablecoin ‘yield’ deposits nearly doubled last month even as Bitcoin crashed

During May, the wealth management platform YIELD App, saw net deposits of Tether (USDT) increase 15.5%, while net deposits of USD Coin (USDC) more than doubled, increasing 155.5%, compared to April.

Ana Grabundzija · 1 year ago · 2 min read

Another big Cardano (ADA) deal is in the works in Africa

Cardano is early stages with another government partnership, but which country is involved?

Samuel Wan · 1 year ago · 2 min read

BTC dumps after Agricultural Bank of China issues, deletes, and reissues Bitcoin ban notice

The People's Bank of China issued a statement saying domestic banks and the payment platform Alipay were ordered not to provide services linked to crypto.

Ana Grabundzija · 1 year ago · 2 min read

How NFTs are boosting efforts to save endangered Rhinos

Thought NFTs were all about money-grabbing art and overpriced pixelated punk images? One organization proves that wrong.

Shaurya Malwa · 1 year ago · 3 min read

MicroStrategy buys 13,005 more Bitcoin, now holds 105,000 BTC

The firm started buying Bitcoin back in August last year and continues to add to its coffers.

Shaurya Malwa · 1 year ago · 1 min read

Central Bank of Portugal awards first licenses to local crypto exchanges

The ‘crypto-friendly’ country made moves with regards to regulating the local Bitcoin scene.

Shaurya Malwa · 1 year ago · 2 min read

Cardano founder steals the show at Congressional hearing on crypto regulation

The worst is yet to come for the crypto market, experts say

Axie Infinity top NFT community in 112 countries

Celsius faces a potential short squeeze; $20M bounty out on info about possible attack

Ethereum to shutdown 3 testnets after Merge

FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried now single largest shareholder of Voyager Digital

SEC commissioner criticizes crypto bailouts as ECB president calls for staking regulations

Voyager Digital reduces withdrawal limits to $10,000 amid 3AC exposure risk

MATIC pumps 23% on launch of Polygon ID solution

Saddle Finance announces end of lock-up period for its $SDL token

Korea Blockchain Week to Hold First Live Event in Seoul After Covid Hiatus

NFTs Accessible to All with Launch of Fiat-Focused SIMBA Market

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Ripple (XRP) director tries to dispel the ‘centralized banker coin’ myth

This uncanny way is how crypto lawyer Gordon Einstein values Bitcoin (plus THE DAO, crypto legalities, and more!)

Bank of Israel uses Ethereum blockchain for upcoming ‘digital shekels’

FTX is now “official crypto exchange” of the Major League Baseball (MLB)

Gianluigi Buffon’s first NFT is coming thanks to a partnership with Charged Particles

Second-largest ETH2 staking pool sues Fireblocks after $75 million Ethereum blunder

200,000 crypto traders ‘rekt’ as market sees $1 billion in liquidations

El Salvador releases ‘sneak peek’ of volcanic Bitcoin mining

Indians could be charged an extra 2% tax on Bitcoin and crypto ‘purchased abroad’

Cardano’s Charles Hoskinson says Tether is a “faith based” crypto

DeFi hacks on Binance Smart Chain continue as ‘Impossible Finance’ drained for $500k

ETF firm VanEck files Bitcoin ‘mutual fund’ with the US SEC

FT says cybercriminals prefer Monero (XMR) to Bitcoin, but here’s what it didn’t get right

Enjin invests in Unbound Finance to bring UND stablecoin to Efinity and Polkadot

DOGE has plunged 70% since ‘Dogecoin CEO’ Elon Musk appeared on SNL in May

Could Paraguay emerge as a Bitcoin mining hub after China crackdown?

Jay-Z sues Damon Dash over NFT of first album ‘Reasonable Doubt’

Another big Cardano (ADA) deal is in the works in Africa

BTC dumps after Agricultural Bank of China issues, deletes, and reissues Bitcoin ban notice

How NFTs are boosting efforts to save endangered Rhinos

MicroStrategy buys 13,005 more Bitcoin, now holds 105,000 BTC

Central Bank of Portugal awards first licenses to local crypto exchanges

Cardano founder steals the show at Congressional hearing on crypto regulation

The worst is yet to come for the crypto market, experts say

Axie Infinity top NFT community in 112 countries

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