Janet Yellen Clarifies Her Stance on Bitcoin — Promises ‘Effective’ Crypto Regulation
23.1.2021
Joe Biden’s pick to become the new U.S. Treasury Secretary, Janet Yellen, has clarified her stance on bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. This follows her remarks during a Senate hearing when she said that cryptocurrencies are mostly used for illicit financing. Janet Yellen Clarifies Her Crypto...
Bitcoin in jeopardy, Ether briefly breaks records, Biden takes action: Hodler’s Digest, Jan. 17–23
23.1.2021
The best (and worst) quotes, adoption and regulation highlights, leading coins, predictions and much more — one week on Cointelegraph in one link!
Purging Today’s Freedom Activists: Why Big Tech’s Censorship Isn’t Directed Solely at Trump Supporters
23.1.2021
There’s been a lot of unrest in the U.S. and just before the presidential election’s electoral vote, Big Tech took action and censored a great number of individuals and even competing social media platforms. Moreover, even after President Biden’s first few days in office, social...
The race is on yet again for crypto ETFs as Valkyrie files registration
23.1.2021
Multiple institutions are yet again lining up to offer crypto ETFs, but will the SEC overcome its historical reticence?
Valkyrie Digital Assets Files for Bitcoin ETF
23.1.2021
The Valkyrie Bitcoin Trust would be listed on the NYSE and Coinbase Custody Trust Co. would serve as custodian
Amid blackouts and police raids, Iran weighs benefits of Bitcoin mining
23.1.2021
A country where Bitcoin once looked primed to flourish is now attempting to scapegoat the cryptocurrency
Crypto Crime Fell Sharply to Only 0.3% of All Cryptocurrency Activity in 2020
23.1.2021
A study by blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis finds that cryptocurrency-related crime has fallen significantly. The criminal share of all crypto activity fell to just 0.34% in 2020. This contradicts recent statements by U.S. Treasury Secretary nominee Janet Yellen and ECB President Christine...
Another Pro-Crypto Appointment in the Biden Administration?
23.1.2021
Reports are that Chris Brummer – author of a volume on crypto assets and frequent speaker on digital currencies – will chair the CFTC
Panamanian Lawmakers to Hold Discussions on Regulating Cryptocurrencies in the Country
23.1.2021
Panamanian lawmakers will start to analyze a draft bill that seeks to regulate cryptocurrencies in the nation. Local deputy (MP) Rolando Rodríguez presented the bill to the Commerce Commission of Panama’s National Assembly. Draft Bill’s Author: Panama Is Lagging Behind Other...
Analysts warn of 'institutional exhaustion' with Bitcoin price back below $32K
23.1.2021
The Coinbase premium has returned, but why is the price of Bitcoin still struggling to stay above $32,000?
Regulators Ponder Strategy As Bitcoin & Co Are Too Large to Ignore
23.1.2021
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The writing is on the wall: regulation is coming for crypto. While a small handful of nations have already introduced specific cryptoasset legislation over the past few years, it looks as though the world’s major powers are gearing up to introduce substantial...
Chainlink now bigger than Litecoin as LINK price hits new high above $24 — What's next?
23.1.2021
Chainlink has entered price discovery and traders should watch several key levels for the next possible top