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GameStop short squeeze highlights the power of decentralization
28.1.2021
What do the traders on r/WallStreetBets have in common with cryptocurrency traders? Both are using technological breakthroughs to skirt processes inherent in traditional financial systems
American Cancer Society Creates Its First Crypto Only Donation Fund
28.1.2021
The American Cancer Society has set up a fund for crypto donations so the nonprofit can raise at least $1 million by early 2021. Together with The Giving Block, the U.S.-based voluntary health organization expects to collect funds via several cryptocurrencies. Donations to Fund Cancer-Related...
Discord Bans r/WallStreetBets Server For 'Hateful' Content
28.1.2021
WallStreetBets, the subreddit behind engineering GameStop’s record-shattering stock price surge over the past week, has been banned from Discord for hate speech, The Verge reports.Read more
The Pick-Up Artists Found Their Final Form at the Capitol Siege
27.1.2021
For years, Patrick Stedman made a modest income deprogramming clients out of “the harmful (and hidden) mindset holding men back in dating.” In blog posts and sales pitches, he described himself as a former “social outcast” turned “playboy” who had dated four women simultaneously and thrown parties...
Florida class action lawsuit alleges Ripple violated securities laws
27.1.2021
Already facing a suit from the U.S. SEC, Ripple is now accused of violating securities laws in Florida
A ‘token’ gift: The US SEC giveth and taketh away
26.1.2021
While we would be remiss not to laud the SEC’s statement as a step in the right direction, the shortcomings are inescapable
Digital Currency Group's crypto mining arm enters top-10 global mining pools
26.1.2021
Foundry entered the cryptocurrency mining game in August 2020
New Hawaii bill seeks to create state-led blockchain working group
26.1.2021
Introduced in Hawaii's House of Representatives on Monday, Jan. 25, the bill calls for the formation of a blockchain working group led by the state's economic development agency
More institutional adoption as Marathon Patent Group purchases $150M in Bitcoin
25.1.2021
CEO Merrick Okamoto said the crypto purchase would help make Marathon an appealing choice to investors seeking "exposure to this new asset class."
Virginia tech firm offers staff option to get paid in Bitcoin, Ether
25.1.2021
The company will allow employees to defer a portion of their salary and receive it as part of a savings plan, denominated in either Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash or Ether
SEC vs. Kik Interactive: A status update on the Kin ecosystem and Kin tokens
24.1.2021
A deep analysis of the actual final judgement in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission versus Kik Interactive case
The United States updates its crypto AML/CFT laws
24.1.2021
The U.S. Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism laws: Where will these updates lead the crypto space?
Retail traders, not hotshots like MicroStrategy, made Bitcoin in 2020
24.1.2021
Without the global retail trader base, the Bitcoin market would not be what it is today: The investment champion of 2020
Cyberpunk 2077’s dystopian future can be avoided with blockchain tech
24.1.2021
The rising influence of Big Tech may make Cyberpunk 2077’s future our reality, but there is a chance to fight it with blockchain technology
Believing, not seeing: Institutions still predict $100K Bitcoin price
23.1.2021
Even though Bitcoin has struggled to reclaim its recent high of $42,000, projections of BTC reaching $100,000 still seem achievable to some
Montana County to Hold Public Hearings on Zoning Rules for Crypto Miners Amid Growing Complaints
23.1.2021
Another U.S. county is facing troubles related to crypto mining activities within its territory. This time, the second-largest county in Montana is the protagonist of the story, who will look forward to revisiting local zoning for mining operators. Authorities to Decide on Making Current Rules...
Senate committee votes unanimously in favor of Yellen as Treasury Secretary
22.1.2021
The Senate Committee on Finance backed Yellen's nomination in a show of bipartisan support
VanEck files with SEC for ETF that tracks crypto companies' performance
22.1.2021
VanEck has filed with the SEC to launch the Digital Assets ETF related to the performance of top cryptocurrency companies
Treasury Secretary nominee says crypto has potential to improve the financial system
22.1.2021
Janet Yellen added that she planned to encourage the use of digital assets for “legitimate activities.”
Biden Administration Reported to Be Lining up a Former Ripple Advisor as the Next Bank Regulator
22.1.2021
Micheal Barr, the former member of Ripple’s board of advisors, is set to become the United States’ next banking regulator, according to a report. A former assistant treasury secretary, Barr will become the second individual with crypto connections to lead the Office of Currency...