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Early CryptoPunk Digital Collectible Sells for $762K in Ether
23.1.2021
Flamingo, a DAO for NFT investments, bought the ultra-rare “Alien” in a Saturday auction
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...
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?
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...
Green Markets, Red Markets, Meh Markets and 20 Crypto Jokes
23.1.2021
This was quite a week for ethereum which reached its ATH territory in USD, though it remained far from its ATH against BTC. But some mining pools banded together to try and stop the EIP 1559. Meanwhile, as the bitcoin snowball is expected to hit more institutions in 2021, JP Morgan strategists told...
Premium on Grayscale’s GBTC Drops as Reports of New Trusts Emerge: Chinese Crypto Community Unhappy
23.1.2021
Following the recent bitcoin price pullback, the latest Skew data now indicates that the premium rate on Grayscale’s GBTC is under 10%. The lower rate comes just weeks after the premium peaked at 41% towards the end of December. The GBTC premium is a measure of the extent of differences...
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...
Vaneck Files for Crypto ETF That Gives Investors Exposure to Equity in Digital Asset Companies
22.1.2021
The exchange-traded fund provider, Vaneck has filed for a Digital Asset ETF, which aims to hold equity in companies that generate revenue from cryptocurrency services. The latest ETF filing is different from the fund Vaneck applied for in mid-December, as it aims to bring investors exposure to...
Alameda-Backed Investment Platform ‘Stacked’ Acquires Automated Trading Service
22.1.2021
Terms of the deal were not disclosed
Harvard crypto skeptic calls Bitcoin a ‘hedge against dystopia’
22.1.2021
Harvard professor Kenneth Rogoff says that he doesn't see Bitcoin succeeding, barring extenuating circumstances
Blockchain Bites: Clearing the Record on Yellen’s Crypto Concerns and the Bitcoin Double-Spend Fracas
22.1.2021
The efficient market hypothesis butts up against bitcoin's volatile day while Bitcoiners show solidarity in hosting the white paper
NFT boom and platform upgrades back Decentraland’s (MANA) 100% rally
22.1.2021
Decentraland’s new features, increased digital land sales and a booming NFT market are the driving factors behind MANA’s 100% rally
Bitcoin as a last resort? Murmurs of crypto as reserve currency abound
22.1.2021
“What happens when the world and the U.S. dollar is in a continual state of quantitative easing?” Can BTC find a new and unexpected role for itself?
Some Russian officials are being forced to sell their crypto by April 2021
22.1.2021
Some Russian public officials have to disclose their crypto holdings, while other officials are obliged to hold zero crypto by April 1, according to a new law
Bitcoin Exchange LVL Launches Mastercard Debit Card
22.1.2021
The card can spend crypto and fiat around the world
Crypto Economy Shaves $100 Billion, Digital Asset Markets Recover Some Losses
22.1.2021
Digital currency markets have dropped in value during the last two days as more than $100 billion was shaved off the entire crypto market valuation. Bitcoin slid to the lowest point of the year at $28,800 per unit on Thursday afternoon, and a number of other crypto-assets saw significant losses...
Retail is here: The virtuous cycle of social engagement with crypto
22.1.2021
The recent Bitcoin rally is driving crowds of new retail investors to crypto markets, and the Main Street itself deserves the credit
Russia’s Sber Bank Files to Launch Its Own Stablecoin
22.1.2021
Russia's largest retail bank has applied to become a licensed digital assets issuer