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Tether to transform Lugano into Europe’s Bitcoin capital

The Swiss city teams up with Tether in a bid to become Europe's Bitcoin mecca.

Ana Grabundzija · 3 months ago · 2 min read

He’s the DAO hacker, doxxed in new book

In a newly published book, crypto journalist and author Laura Shin discloses the name of the alleged so-called DAO hacker who stole 3.64 million ETH in what’s probably the most infamous hack in all of crypto history.

Laszlo Dobos · 3 months ago · 3 min read

Gold shines as Bitcoin sinks below $37,000, on-chain metrics indicate further trouble ahead

Since Thursday, Bitcoin has lost 20% in value, with Monday’s sell-off tanking its price below $37,000.

Samuel Wan · 3 months ago · 3 min read

User sues OpenSea for $1M+ after losing his Bored Ape NFT in phishing attack

The plaintiff has accused the NFT marketplace of "negligence" and "breach of fiduciary duty."

Liam Frost · 3 months ago · 2 min read

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Op-ed: Most deals in the metaverse are FOMO and YOLO

While the concept of a Metaverse is exciting, it doesn't always make sense for companies to invest a lot of money into something that doesn't exist today.

Johnny Lyu · 3 months ago · 4 min read

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NFT Regulation: Who profits, who loses, and how to protect your rares

Major jurisdictions around the world are scrambling to regulate NFTs.

Ryan Wilkinson · 3 months ago · 2 min read

Binance joins Russia’s Bank Association as its first crypto member

The exchange plans to help “provide a dialog with federal authorities, legislators, and experts” in the crypto sector.

Liam Frost · 3 months ago · 2 min read

This crypto fund and mining firm are partnering up to decentralize and improve Bitcoin mining

The strategic partnership between DFG and Titan will offer powerful alternatives for Bitcoin miners who want to increase their efficiency.

Andjela Radmilac · 3 months ago · 1 min read

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Why Big Tech is losing talent to crypto, web3 projects

Big Tech companies, in Silicon Valley and elsewhere, are seeing an increasing number of their best talents and high profile employees moving into crypto, blockchains and web3. The driver is a combination of incumbent big tech, ideology, exciting tech and incentive models never seen before.

Laszlo Dobos · 3 months ago · 6 min read

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Op-ed: How cryptocurrency can be free from corruption to make our world more democratic

The whole crypto world is driven by one word – freedom.

Viktor Prokopenya · 3 months ago · 5 min read

Bored Apes, CryptoPunks, PLAYSK8 – How Subcultures Drive the Explosive NFT Market

SK8 is focused on encapsulating the culture of skateboarding in the metaverse.

South Korea’s Kookmin Bank to launch crypto investment fund

South Korea's largest bank is looking to offer retail investors access to exchange-traded investment funds, or ETFs, aimed at cryptocurrencies.

Assad Jafri · 3 months ago · 2 min read

Is Canada planning to make the financial surveillance act permanent?

Canadians have been withdrawing their funds from traditional banks due to the financial surveillance regulations.

Oluwapelumi Adejumo · 3 months ago · 2 min read

Biden gearing up to issue executive order on crypto regulation

The executive order is reportedly aimed at directing state agencies to formulate a government-wide strategy to regulate crypto assets and examine financial stability issues that may arise from digital assets.

Assad Jafri · 3 months ago · 2 min read

BTC below 40k, short-term holders drive volatility while geopolitics spook markets

Bitcoin (BTC) market price fell under $40,000 during the weekend. Short-term Holders are the most likely cohort to spend their coins in response to volatility.

Laszlo Dobos · 3 months ago · 2 min read

The dominoes are falling, California to consider Bitcoin as legal tender

Efforts are afoot to make Bitcoin legal tender in California in response to currency debasement.

Samuel Wan · 3 months ago · 2 min read

OpenSea phishing attack, here’s what happened

Another attack on users of the NFT marketplace OpenSea emerged yesterday February 20th.

Laszlo Dobos · 3 months ago · 4 min read

Bit2Me becomes Spain’s first crypto exchange

Bit2Me announced February 18 that the Spanish central bank has approved its application to operate as a crypto exchange in the country.

Assad Jafri · 3 months ago · 2 min read

Report: North Korea’s “Lazarus Group” becoming more sophisticated

North Korea’s Lazarus group sits on $170 million worth of stolen and unlaundered crypto assets.

Oluwapelumi Adejumo · 3 months ago · 2 min read

Vitalik Buterin on why he welcomes the return of crypto winter

The Ethereum co-founder gives his reasons why crypto winter could benefit the sector.

Samuel Wan · 3 months ago · 2 min read

BuyTheBroncos DAO aims to make the biggest NFL team purchase ever

A new DAO looks to raise $4 billion in crypto to buy the Denver Broncos.

Liam Frost · 3 months ago · 2 min read

Understanding U.S. Millennial appetite for crypto

A recent report that examined trends in consumer banking and payments world gave a glimpse into millennials’ financial well-being.

Ana Grabundzija · 3 months ago · 2 min read

Has decentralized crowdfunding for DAOs finally arrived with Juicebox?

Juicebox lets anyone start a DAO and it’s trending fast.

Footprint Analytics · 3 months ago · 4 min read

Romance and dating enter the metaverse on this Indian app

The app markets itself as the only dating app in the world “where you can date, not just match,” and as such wants to play a pioneering role in what it calls a “dating revolution.”

Ana Grabundzija · 3 months ago · 2 min read

Binance CEO does not think LUNA recovery plan will work

Luna CEO Do Kwon proposes forking LUNA, UST to reimburse hodlers

Crypto.com boss clarifies what’s different between now and last bear market

Insurance protocols are paying out millions to UST holders

LUNA, UST re-listed on Binance – ‘there is progress’

Terra ecosystem to vote on a fork to create Luna Classic and Luna Core

Do Kwon fears for his safety following Terra (LUNA) implosion

Op-Ed: Crypto is under attack

Exchanges begin delisting LUNA, Binance explains why

Coinbase CEO says crypto will heal, take 15% of global GDP

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Tether to transform Lugano into Europe’s Bitcoin capital

He’s the DAO hacker, doxxed in new book

User sues OpenSea for $1M+ after losing his Bored Ape NFT in phishing attack

Op-ed: Most deals in the metaverse are FOMO and YOLO

NFT Regulation: Who profits, who loses, and how to protect your rares

Binance joins Russia’s Bank Association as its first crypto member

This crypto fund and mining firm are partnering up to decentralize and improve Bitcoin mining

Why Big Tech is losing talent to crypto, web3 projects

Op-ed: How cryptocurrency can be free from corruption to make our world more democratic

Bored Apes, CryptoPunks, PLAYSK8 – How Subcultures Drive the Explosive NFT Market

South Korea’s Kookmin Bank to launch crypto investment fund

Is Canada planning to make the financial surveillance act permanent?

Biden gearing up to issue executive order on crypto regulation

BTC below 40k, short-term holders drive volatility while geopolitics spook markets

The dominoes are falling, California to consider Bitcoin as legal tender

Bit2Me becomes Spain’s first crypto exchange

Report: North Korea’s “Lazarus Group” becoming more sophisticated

Vitalik Buterin on why he welcomes the return of crypto winter

BuyTheBroncos DAO aims to make the biggest NFL team purchase ever

Understanding U.S. Millennial appetite for crypto

Has decentralized crowdfunding for DAOs finally arrived with Juicebox?

Romance and dating enter the metaverse on this Indian app

Binance CEO does not think LUNA recovery plan will work

Luna CEO Do Kwon proposes forking LUNA, UST to reimburse hodlers

Crypto.com boss clarifies what’s different between now and last bear market

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