GameStop mayhem, Robinhood scandal, Musk tweets, DOGE explodes: Hodler’s Digest, Jan. 24–30
30.1.2021
The best (and worst) quotes, adoption and regulation highlights, leading coins, predictions and much more — one week on Cointelegraph in one link!
Pirate’s Treasure: How the World’s Leading Torrent Site Pirate Bay Amassed $4.5 Million in Bitcoin
30.1.2021
The Pirate Bay has been the world’s most popular torrent web portal for the last eighteen years. Despite a few hiccups during that time, the site remains accessible via mirrors and proxy websites. In addition to remaining online, Pirate Bay has been accepting bitcoin for donations since 2013...
XRP price gains 86% after Wall Street Bets’ crypto wing says 'pump it'
30.1.2021
XRP price rallied 86% as members of a Reddit-based investing group shifted their focus from Dogecoin
Visa reaffirms commitment to crypto payments & fiat on-ramps
30.1.2021
The payments giant is bullish on stablecoins, but may be overlooking the potential of DeFi
India’s Proposed Ban of ‘Private’ Cryptos Has Many of the Nation’s Investors Nervous
30.1.2021
The move is bound to make potential and current crypto investors outside the country uneasy as well
Why the crypto world needs to build an Amazon of its own
30.1.2021
Amazon and eBay don’t appear to be in a hurry to start accepting crypto. Does the digital assets sector need to create a platform of its own?
Are Financial Advisors Missing Crypto?
30.1.2021
On this episode of the 'On Purpose' podcast, independent registered investment advisor Tyrone Ross digs into the thorny topic of bitcoin and digital assets through the lens of your average Financial Advisor
Crypto Fund Manager Charged in $5M Ponzi Scheme, Facing up to 30 Years in US Prison
30.1.2021
A cryptocurrency fund manager has been charged in a U.S. federal court. He allegedly took over $5 million from investors interested in investing in his crypto funds, promising them high returns. In reality, he was running a Ponzi scheme and is now facing up to 30 years in prison. Crypto Fund...
Traders, influencers lick their wounds after vicious Dogecoin dump
30.1.2021
A speculative wave is now receding, and more than one trader regrets the ride
Visa May Add Cryptocurrencies to Its Payments Network, Says CEO
30.1.2021
The payments company works with wallets and exchanges to enable crypto purchases, and could eventually use digital currencies over blockchain in the same way it processes traditional money
Bitcoin price chart shows 'Elon Musk' pump was an outlier — So what happens now?
30.1.2021
The price of Bitcoin has shown weakness after failing to clear $38,000
Federal Court Rejects Motion Filed by Crypto Developer Virgil Griffith to Dismiss Charges on Aiding North Korea
30.1.2021
A U.S. federal judge has rejected a motion filed by a former Ethereum Foundation developer over allegations of assisting North Korea to bypass sanctions. Prosecutors claim, Virgil Griffith, aided the regime by providing critical information on cryptocurrencies. Prosecutors Say Griffith’s...