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Ex-Polychain Partner Tekin Salimi Launches $125M Crypto Venture Fund
The new fund plans to convert into a decentralized autonomous organization, and involves Terra’s Do Kwon and Avalanche’s Emin Gün Sirer....
Top places to buy AltSwitch, which gained 90% today
To say AltSwitch is surging would be an understatement. It surpassed a one-million market cap, unveiled a hardware wallet, and reached a...
MINA’s future looks good after securing $92 million in development funds
Mina has raised $92 million from investors, money that will go towards expanding its ecosystem. Mina is looking to become a leader in the...
Figure Technologies Announces Two Crypto-Backed Mortgage Products
Blockchain lending startup Figure Technologies is to roll out mortgages fully backed by crypto of up to $20 million. Source
Loopring soaring on news of GameStop partnership: here’s where to buy LRC
Loopring is up 40.87% in the last 24 hours on news of a partnership with GameStop for the GameStop NFT marketplace. It is trading for...
Vitalik Buterin Should Let Ethereum Be Ethereum
The Ethereum co-founder has spoken about ensuring developers do what he considers the right things with their projects, but he would be...
Stablecoin Cashio Suffers 'Infinite Glitch' Exploit, TVL Drops by $28M
Cashio's CASH token has lost almost all its value, as of the time of writing. Source
Investment Bank Cowen Launches Digital Unit, Aims to Compete With Bulge-Bracket Firms
It’s the latest in a trend of traditional finance players spying opportunity in the cryptocurrency sector. Source
Vitalik Buterin, Crypto’s Public Intellectual?
Ethereum doesn’t need a figurehead, but crypto might need this savvy voice. Source
Wex Exchange Co-Owner Reportedly Detained in Russia
Authorities in Russia have arrested a crypto entrepreneur associated with an unidentified cryptocurrency exchange who is suspected of...
El Salvador postpones Bitcoin bonds to September: Report
The government of El Salvador has reportedly decided to postpone the issue of a Bitcoin (BTC)-backed bond due to the unfavorable market...
Bitcoin dips 3.6% from weekly highs — What are the key BTC price levels to watch?
Bitcoin (BTC) threatened a significant retracement overnight into March 23 as weekly highs saw their first test. BTC/USD 1-hour candle...
Highlights March 23: Loopring up 42%, NFL allows blockchain ads
Most major cryptos registered minor losses over the past 24 hours. The National Football League sent out a memo saying it will permit its...
Bitcoin․com to Launch Utility and Rewards Token
The Bitcoin.com Team is excited to announce Verse, a rewards and utility token for the Bitcoin.com ecosystem. Since 2015, Bitcoin.com has...
The dreaming: Indigenous Australians are making an embassy in the Metaverse
One of the world’s oldest living cultures is meeting the world’s newest emerging tech as Indigenous Australians begin to take part in the...
Crypto Lender Nexo Spins Out $150M Venture Arm for Web 3 Investments, Acquisitions
Cryptocurrency lender Nexo announced a venture arm with $150 million to invest in Web 3 projects and acquisitions. Source
OriginTrail (TRAC) has surged by over 80% over the past week: why is the coin rising?
OriginTrail (TRAC) coin started the day on a very bullish stance surging by more than 24% to hit a daily high of $0.7238, before retracing...
UAE-based Cypher launches $100M blockchain fund
The UAE-based private VC firm Cypher Capital has launched one of the region's biggest seed funds, PR News Wire reported. The fund, which...
Crypto.com Chosen as an Official FIFA World Cup Sponsor
On Tuesday, the international governing body of association football, FIFA, announced the exchange Crypto.com will be an official sponsor...
Bitcoin's Correlation to S&P 500 Hits 17-Month High
The 90-day correlation between the top cryptocurrency and the S&P 500 has risen to the highest level since October 2020. Source
Thailand Bans Crypto as Means of Payment
The Thai SEC stressed that it is only banning the use of crypto for payments and is not banning crypto trading and digital assets. Source
Japanese Cryptocurrency Exchange Coincheck to Go Public on Nasdaq in $1.25 Billion Deal
A major crypto exchange in Japan is going public in the U.S. in a $1.25 billion merger deal. Coincheck is regulated by the Financial...
Indian Superstar Amitabh Bachchan Pays Up After Tax Authorities' Action On Platform Hosting His NFTs
The platform featuring Amitabh Bachchan's NFTs was sent a follow up notice by an Indian tax agency. Source
Paris Saint-Germain Soccer Club Files Trademark Application to Get Into the Metaverse and NFTs
The PSG (Paris Saint-Germain) FC, a soccer club in Europe, has taken its first steps to building an online presence in the metaverse. The...
BitYard Officially Partners With Mercuryo to Enhance Crypto Payment Solutions
PRESS RELEASE. Mercuryo is an international fintech company based in London founded in 2018, focused on providing cryptocurrency payment...
DBS CEO Sees Crypto as an Alternative to Gold — Says Central Banks Globally Should Regulate Cryptocurrencies
The CEO of Southeast Asia’s largest bank, DBS, says cryptocurrency “can be an alternative to gold.” He added that...
ECB Chief: Cryptocurrencies Are ‘Certainly’ Being Used to Circumvent Russian Sanctions
The European Central Bank (ECB) warns cryptocurrencies are being used to evade sanctions by Russians. ECB President Christine Lagarde...
$43K BTC flipping support? Not anytime soon, according to derivative metrics
Bitcoin (BTC) showed strength on March 22, posting a 5% gain and testing the $43,000 resistance. The move liquidated over $150 million...
Worldcoin to Raise $100M at $3B Token Valuation: Report
The list of investors for Worldcoin's latest funding includes a16z, Khosla Ventures. Source
Staking 2022: Top 3 coins with the best yields
Staking is one of the easiest ways to make money in crypto. There are of course some risks involved. But the potential to make a regular...
UK Regulator Issues Crypto Ads Notice to 50 Firms — Says ‘This Is a Red Alert Priority’
The U.K.’s advertising authority has sent an enforcement notice to more than 50 companies that advertise cryptocurrencies....
Following the Whales: 3 popular coins among large wallet investors
There are many strategies that anyone can follow in their effort to invest in crypto. But one approach that often seems to work is...
First Mover Asia: Part of Singapore’s Crypto Allure Is a Sheen of Transparency. Is the City-State Changing?
There was no apparent, clear explanation about a Singapore regulatory agency's decision to place crypto fund DeFiance Capital on an...
Launch of real-world use-case sparks 162% rise in OriginTrail’s TRAC token
The global supply chain continues to struggle to get back on track following a tumultuous three years that have witnessed clogged shipping...
El Salvador Postpones Planned Bitcoin Bond: Report
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Ireland’s central bank follows UK’s example in warning of crypto advertisements
The Central Bank of Ireland issued a warning to consumers about the risks around crypto investments in addition to “misleading”...
Bitcoin bulls take aim at $45K while some analysts warn of possible correction
The bullish narrative is beginning to build across the cryptocurrency ecosystem on March 22 as the price of Bitcoin (BTC) briefly spiked...
Kazakhstan Police Shut Down Another Crypto Farm Amid Ongoing Crackdown on Mining
Law enforcement officers in Kazakhstan have busted another mining facility as they continue to crack down on illegal activities in the...
Why Bitcoin Cash could test $500 soon
Bitcoin Cash rallies after news that a country was about to make it legal tender. Bitcoin Cash is now up by over 30% in the week,...
ARV Gets Listed on Huobi as Groundbreaking Blockchain and Tourism Event in Dubai Approaches
PRESS RELEASE. The World Tourism Forum Institute’s (WTFI) centrepiece, the Global Tourism Forum, or GTF, is a worldwide...
Bored Ape Owner Yuga Labs Raises $450M Led by A16z
The Bored Ape Yacht Club creator will use the funds to build out its NFT-based metaverse. Source
Fed Chair Powell’s Hawkish Stance on Inflation Could Hurt Crypto
On Monday, the Fed Chair gave what was seen as one of the most hawkish speeches yet, announcing more rate increases this year. For crypto,...
Market Wrap: Bitcoin in Recovery Mode, Crypto Stocks Outperform
Bitcoin (BTC) held above $42K, while ether (ETH) reached $3K for the first time in two weeks. Some indicators suggest its too early to...
Mango DAO Embraces SOL, Rejects BTC With $1M Treasury Investment
The governing body behind Solana’s Mango Markets overwhelmingly rejected calls to invest even a sliver of its nearly $700 million treasury...
A16z Alum Katie Haun Raises $1.5B for 2 New Crypto Venture Funds
The money is being split between an early-stage fund and an “acceleration” fund. Source
NFTs Are on ‘Ellen’ – This Time as Performers
The latest round of NFT airtime comes as mainstream attention on the tech remains high. Source
Bitcoin derivatives suggest high volatility lies ahead, Glassnode says
Bitcoin has traded in a narrow range in the $37k-$42k region to suggest higher volatility lies on the horizon. BTC price is up 3.8% in the...
Crypto.com Nabs FIFA World Cup Sponsorship for Undisclosed Sum
The exchange is adding the world’s most storied soccer tournament to its growing list of sports sponsorship deals. Source
Terra’s Founder Do Kwon ‘Looks Forward to Building With Bitcoin’ — Project Reportedly Acquires $125M in BTC
Just recently, Terra founder Do Kwon hinted at purchasing $3 billion in bitcoin to bolster the protocol’s reserves and according to...
Bitcoin Mining Ban Bill Makes It Out of New York State Assembly Committee
The bill aims to put in place a two-year moratorium on the kind of crypto mining used to secure the Bitcoin network. Source
Ethereum Classic up 75% in 8 days, but will ETH miners migrate after ETC ‘fifthening’?
Ethereum Classic (ETC) price climbed on March 22, ignoring a deadly “death cross” on the weekly chart, as traders raised their...
Avalanche Announces New ‘Core’ Wallet, Bitcoin Bridge at AVAX Summit
The pair of product upgrades are meant to boost Avalanche’s DeFi ecosystem. Source
FTX US Acquires Good Luck Games Amid Gaming Push
The developer of the upcoming card battle game Storybook Bawl will become a part of the newly formed FTX Gaming division. Source
Crypto Implicated in Child Porn, Terrorism, French Official Says, Calling for End to Online Anonymity
In a plea to EU lawmakers, the head of France’s anti-dirty money unit said the authorities should be able to access information about even...
Web 3 Users Won’t Own Hundreds of Assets
The commitment required to make web 3 a success necessarily limits the projects someone can be involved with. Source
Lemonade Is Working With Avalanche, Chainlink on Weather Insurance for Farmers
A newly formed DAO backed by the Lemonade Foundation will roll out permissionless weather insurance to African farmers later this year....
The Ramps Killing Bitcoin's Dissident Thesis
Why does crypto work for Russian ransomware, but not the Ottawa truckers? Source
Biggest Movers: BCH up 30% in the Last Week, ADA, HNT Higher on Tuesday
BCH has been one of the biggest gainers in the last week, and that momentum continued during Tuesday’s session. As of writing this,...
Bitcoin Price Breaks Out to Highest in Almost 3 Weeks
Bitcoin's price is moving in line with major indices, but it's too early to say whether this is a sustained rally. Source
Bitcoin Rises Above $42K; Resistance at $46K-$50K
Bitcoin (BTC) momentum signals are improving, which could keep buyers active toward the $46K-$50K resistance zone. For now, pullbacks...
Vitalik Buterin's Dad on Ukraine, Censorship and Decentralization
Dima Buterin: Ukraine war might be the “next big push towards adoption of crypto.” Source
US Fintech Firm Acorns Adds Crypto Exposure Investing via Proshares Bitcoin ETF
The American financial technology (fintech) firm Acorns has announced customers now have the option to add bitcoin exposure via the...
The Unnoticed OFAC Budget Ask in Last Week's Crypto Congressional Hearing
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren wants to task the Biden administration and Treasury Department with monitoring crypto transactions for fear of...
NFL Teams Can Pursue Some Blockchain Deals, but Direct Crypto Promotion Still Banned: Report
Restrictions remain for specific cryptocurrencies and fan tokens that can be exchanged for merchandise and experiences, according to CNBC....
ETH price hits $3K as major crypto fund adds over $110M Ethereum to Lido’s staking pool
Ethereum’s native token Ether (ETH) rose above $3,000 on March 22 as fresh data suggests Three Arrows Capital staked at least $110...
Bitcoin hovers at $43K on Wall Street open amid growing fever over Terra’s $3B BTC buy-in
Bitcoin (BTC) showed signs of wanting higher levels still on March 22 as Wall Street trading saw a return above $43,000. BTC/USD 1-hour...
Grayscale launches smart contract fund for Ethereum competitors
Digital asset manager Grayscale Investments has unveiled a new cryptocurrency fund dedicated to smart contract platforms excluding...
Ether supera los $3000 por primera vez en dos semanas
La moneda nativa de la red Ethereum había bajado hasta $2500 a principios de este mes, antes de iniciar una subida sostenida. Source
Crypto PAC Nets $400K in February From BlockFi CEO, CNBC Contributor and More
Another wave of crypto executives ponied up for GMI PAC last month as midterm elections approached. Source
Crypto Remains a Threat: ECB Chief Christine Lagarde
Crypto service providers are accomplices to circumventing Russia sanctions, Lagarde said during an appearance at the Bank for...
Ex-Facebook developers launch Layer 1 cryptocurrency
With thousands and thousands of cryptocurrencies currently in existence, it can be easy to get lost in the crowd. But sometimes, one jumps...
Bitmain Redux: Bitdeer and BitFuFu Are About to Test US Stock Market's Mining Appetite
China's two biggest cloud mining platforms plan to go public on the Nasdaq via SPAC deals this year, at a time when cryptocurrency and...
Ireland's Central Bank Warns of 'Misleading' Crypto Ads by Social Media Influencers
The Central Bank of Ireland has warned consumers about the risk of 'misleading' ads promoting crypto investments particularly by...
Grayscale Investments Launches Smart Contract-Focused Diversified Fund
The largest digital currency asset manager in terms of assets under management (AUM), Grayscale Investments, has announced the launch of a...
Polychain Leads $22M Investment in NFT Appraisal Protocol Upshot
The project wants to bridge the worlds of DeFi and NFT. Source
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Reaches 1-Month High Above $3,000, as BTC Hits $43,000
Ethereum rose to a one-month high above $3,000 on Tuesday, as the global cryptocurrency market place rose by nearly 4%. Bitcoin was also...
Why Some Bitcoin Devs Say Lasers Can Cut Mining’s Energy Costs
A proposed change to Bitcoin called 'Optical proof-of-work' would improve geographic distribution of hashrate and quell fears of...
Authtrail integrates KILT Protocol DIDs for data provenance
KILT’s decentralised identifiers (DIDs) are set to enhance Authtrail's data integrity, helping offer data provenance for enterprise...
Crypto Providers Would Have to Swap Transaction Details Under OECD Tax-Dodging Proposal
Details of overseas crypto holdings would be shared with home tax authorities under the planned extension of rules intended to bust...
Trading Platform Pipe Launches Alternative Financing Solution for Bitcoin Miners
The company worked with Compass Mining for several months before launching the product. Source
Micro-Investing App Acorns Adds Bitcoin Exposure Option
Users of the savings and investment platform can now allocate up to 5% of their accounts to the ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF. Source
Bitcoin Mining and ESG: A Match Made in Heaven
As clean energy gradually gets cheaper, mining operations will help subsidize green projects, writes the CEO of mining firm CleanSpark....
Ombudsman Receives Complaints About Crypto Investments in Spain
The Spanish ombudsman has been receiving complaints about cryptocurrency and how some Spanish citizens investing in these vehicles have...
First Mover Americas: Goldman's Crypto OTC Trade Revives Hopes of Institutional Demand; Lido Token Rallies
As bitcoin's post-Fed bounce stalls, the shape of the Treasury yield curve may keep risk appetite under check. Source
Crypto tattoos to the moon! Bitcoin and Doge ink searches doubled last year
The crypto ecosystem houses some devoted followers who got the logo of their favorite cryptocurrency etched on their skin for life....
Paradigm Invests $8.75M in DeFi’s Ribbon Finance
The protocol automates crypto derivatives strategies for the lay DeFi trader. Source
Cryptos Reclaim $2T Capitalization, Cardano’s ADA Leads Gains in Majors
Crypto markets added nearly 3.2% to overall capitalization in the past 24 hours, data show. Source
Mars4 Embraces a Multi-Chain Future With PancakeSwap Listing
Investors from all over the world are looking for the freshest projects to increase their returns. They might come across the MARS4...
Draper University Partners With VeChain to Train Web 3 Founders
The broader Draper Network of investment funds was an early backer of the blockchain platform for supply chain and business process...
Cardano, Solana and Other Non-ETH Tokens the Focus of New Grayscale Smart Contract Fund
It’s the fund manager’s 18th investment product and third diversified fund offering. Source