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Moonbeam (GLMR) launch brings EVM interoperability closer to the Polkadot network
Cross-chain compatibility with the Ethereum (ETH) network has become a necessary component for any layer-one protocol looking to remain...
OpenDAO (SOS), LooksRare (LOOKS) and WTF token: 3 airdrops, with 1 scam
NFTs continue to surge with what looks to be no end in sight. Since January 14, 2022 OpenSea notched trading volumes over $1.03 billion,...
JPMorgan: Ethereum Losing Ground to Other Crypto in NFT Market Due to High Transaction Fees, Congestion
JPMorgan has told its clients that ethereum is losing ground to rival cryptocurrencies, such as solana (SOL), in the non-fungible token...
Witnesses Debate Crypto Mining's Efficiency in Congressional Hearing on Environment
While some lawmakers grappled with the basics of digital assets, key issues about the definition of energy efficiency and how crypto...
MicroStrategy isn’t in the business of selling Bitcoin even if prices crash, says CEO Michael Saylor
MicroStrategy CEO says the company’s strategy is to buy and hold Bitcoin, not sell. The company has over $5 billion worth of BTC....
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin, Altcoins Rise and Then Sink
Good morning. Here’s what’s happening:Market moves: The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization falls under $41,000; ether and...
Robinhood Under Investigation for FINRA Registration Violation
Robinhood Financial is facing an investigation over CEO Vlad Tenev’s failure to register with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority,...
Robinhood Begins Testing Crypto Wallet
Retail trading platform Robinhood Markets (HOOD) has launched a beta version of the company’s crypto wallet, selecting 1,000 customers...
Mad Money’s Jim Cramer Warns About Dogecoin — Says DOGE Is a Security, SEC Will Regulate
The host of Mad Money, Jim Cramer, has warned about dogecoin (DOGE). He said that the meme cryptocurrency is a security and will be...
Finra Considering Changes to Crypto Regulations to Better Protect Investors: Report
The CEO of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) said the self-regulatory body will look at potential changes to crypto...
Bulls aim to turn the tide in Friday’s $580M options expiry after BTC tops $43K
Bitcoin (BTC) investors seem uncomfortable with adding positions after the most recent 40% correction from the $69,000 all-time high made...
Yield App Launches V2, and It’s More Than Just a New Look
Yield App – the official digital asset wealth management partner of premier league football club West Ham United – has...
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Rises Despite Russia's Proposed Crypto Ban
Bitcoin returned above $43,000 on Thursday and was up about 3%, indicating renewed buying interest after a relatively quiet week. Despite...
Simpin' Ain't Easy: The Business Sense Behind IreneDAO
Simplicity. Integrity. Meaning. Purpose.Apart, these are empty buzzwords. But together, they’re something more: S.I.M.P., a kind of online...
Is Russia Trying to Ban Bitcoin?
This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Abra and FTX US.Download this episodeNLW covers stories that show the full breadth...
Joe Biden Claims Inflationary Pressure ‘Rests With the Federal Reserve,’ Praises the Fed’s ‘Extraordinary Support’
On Wednesday, U.S. president Joe Biden explained that the country’s central bank was dealing with a large share of the inflationary...
Bitcoin Returns Above $43K; Resistance Near $45K-$48K
Bitcoin (BTC) buyers are attempting to reverse a short-term downtrend on the charts. Over the past two weeks, price action has been...
Agoric Raises $50M in CoinList Token Sale to Bring JavaScript Developers Into Crypto
Agoric, a startup dedicated to creating JavaScript-based smart contracts, announced on Thursday it had sold over $50 million of its native...
Federal Reserve Highlights Privacy, Financial Stability Concerns in CBDC White Paper
The U.S. central bank believes the current financial system might be bolstered by the creation of a central bank digital currency (CBDC),...
Gala (GALA) continues free fall as hopes for quick rebound shrink – price analysis and prediction
After ranking as one of the top performers of the year in 2021, Gala (GALA), one of the most popular gaming tokens in the market, has...
Altcoins that could make you millions before the end of 2022
The crypto market has been known to literally make people rich overnight. In fact, 2021 was the year of crypto, with most altcoins setting...
Cosmos (ATOM) remains resilient during the crypto slump – Should you buy it?
Cosmos (ATOM) has shown some incredible resilience even as the broader crypto market reported weakness in January. The coin in fact has...
Baby DogeCoin (BabyDoge) gets 1.3 million holders – should you buy it?
2022 has seen the entrance of a new dog-themed meme token, the Baby DogeCoin (BabyDoge). The meme coin is now gaining superb momentum...
SEC Chairman Gary Gensler Stresses Crypto Trading Platforms Must Be Regulated to Ensure Investor Protection
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is focusing on bringing cryptocurrency exchanges “inside the investor protection...
Bitcoin shrugs off Russia crypto ban fears as BTC price nears $43.5K
Bitcoin (BTC) surged on the Wall Street open on Jan. 20 as news that Russia was planning to “ban” cryptocurrency failed to...
Sandbox (SAND) is approaching a key support zone – Can it reverse the downward trend?
The general outlook on Sandbox (SAND) over the last few weeks has been bearish. The metaverse token is now approaching a crucial support...
Here are three reasons behind the recent Propy (PRO) price surge
The price of Propy (PROP) token saw an astronomical rise between January 10 and January 18, before going into the current pullback that is...
Twitter Launches NFT Profile Picture Verification
For as long as crypto believers have been using NFTs (non-fungible tokens) as profile pictures on Twitter, there’s been skepticism about...
Here is the reason behind the current Terra (LUNA) bullish trajectory
Terra (LUNA), a blockchain protocol that uses fiat-pegged stablecoins to influence the price of stable global payments systems, has surged...
Crypto News Roundup for Jan. 20, 2022
This episode is sponsored by Kava.Today's Stories:Bank of Russia Calls for Full Ban on CryptoEuropean Shares Waver as Traders Contemplate...
Report: Meta and Instagram Are Exploring an ‘Early Stage’ NFT Feature
Meta Platforms, Inc., formerly known as Facebook, Inc., is reportedly experimenting with non-fungible token (NFT) technology, according to...
LIVE BLOG: Congressional Hearing Puts Crypto Energy Use in the Crosshairs
Crypto mining's energy use will be in the crosshairs Thursday as the House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee discusses its...
Can NFTs Be Issued at Scale?
On Jan. 19, Worldwide Asset eXchange, or WAX, plans to celebrate the opening of its 10 millionth cloud wallet by dropping 10 million...
Jefferies Sees the NFT Market Reaching More Than $80 Billion in Value by 2025
The convergence of the digital and physical worlds is taking shape, with non-fungible tokens (NFTs) allowing brands to expand their reach...
Prada, Adidas Launch NFT Project on Polygon
Italian luxury fashion house Prada and sportswear giant Adidas, which recently ventured into the metaverse, have joined forces to launch a...
SEC Rejects First Trust Skybridge's Spot Bitcoin ETF Proposal
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has rejected the proposal to list a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) by...
Animoca Brands Leads $6.5M Round for Decentralized Exchange SOMA Finance
SOMA Finance, a decentralized exchange for trading digital assets and compliant digital securities, has completed a $6.5 million seed...
Crypto.com Reveals 483 Accounts Compromised in Recent Hack — $34 Million in Bitcoin, Ether Stolen
Crypto.com has revealed that 483 user accounts were compromised in the recent hack that resulted in unauthorized withdrawals of about $34...
IPFS, Filecoin and the Long-Term Risks of Storing NFTs
As NFTs continue their march into the mainstream, it’s important to know how these supposedly permanent digital assets stay that way – or...
Understanding DeFi and Its Importance in the Crypto Economy
Decentralized finance, or DeFi, is one of the most important topics in cryptocurrency. The aim of DeFi is to create an entirely new...
Aleph.im Raises $10M to Compete With Amazon’s Storage and Computing Service
Aleph.im, a cross-blockchain decentralized storage and computing network, has closed a $10 million funding round led by Stratos...
Google accelerates crypto strategy with hiring ex PayPal Exec
At the end of last year, Bakkt announced that it was working with Google Cloud. Customers with a Bakkt Visa Debit Card, or Bakkt Card, can...
UFC Joins NBA, NFL in Dapper Labs’ Sports NFT Suite
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is lunging into non-fungible tokens (NFTs) with the launch of UFC Strike, its own NFT marketplace in...
Chingari token, promoted by Salman Khan, passes $100M on first trading day
Chingari, an Indian short video creation app analogical to TikTok, announced that its native token $GARI had passed $100 million in...
EOS Creator Dan Larimer Is Back
The community behind EOS is looking to right itself by renewing tech ties with the network’s OG developer, Dan Larimer, who has engineered...
Spellfire Oversubscribed Twice, a Staggering $3.8M Raised
Spellfire Re-Master the Magic, a modern take on classic collectible card games, has completed its private funding round, raising a...
What Advisors Should Watch For in Crypto in 2022
When I talk tech trends with technologists, there’s always a tendency to talk up their own book. Cryptocurrency advocates want to talk...
Breaking ‘bear market’ in Bitcoin demand will spark next BTC price surge — Analysts
Bitcoin (BTC) demand has been in a “bear market” for a whole year, but a surge is most likely what will spark a new price run-up. That’s...
Crypto staking: How to pick the best staking coins for passive income
What is crypto staking? Crypto staking involves locking up one’s cryptocurrency holdings to earn interest or rewards. Technically,...
What Is Blockchain Technology?
Blockchain is a type of ledger technology that stores and records data.Blockchain is the buzzword that seems to dominate any conversation...
SEC's Gensler Wants Greater Scrutiny For Crypto Exchanges: Report
Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Gary Gensler wants to apply greater pressure on crypto exchanges to bring...
Stader Labs Raises $12M in Strategic Sale As It Builds ‘Staking as a Service’ Industry
Staking platform Stader Labs announced Thursdsay it has closed a $12.5 million private sale led by Three Arrows Capital, valuing the...
Opensea Acquires Dharma Labs, Co-Founder Is Named New CTO
Opensea, one of the biggest NFT marketplaces globally, recently announced it is acquiring Dharma Labs. The price is believed to be between...
Gemini Dollar
The Gemini Dollar (GUSD) is a stablecoin pegged to and backed by US dollars held in FDIC-insured bank accounts. The funds held in reserves...
The 3 Reasons Behind Bitcon-Holder El Salvador's Deteriorating Creditworthyness
When El Salvador adopted bitcoin as legal tender in September, the move received a rapturous reception from the crypto community, with...
Bank of Russia Calls for Full Ban on Crypto
Russia must ban cryptocurrencies, the country's central bank said in a report released Thursday.The report, "Cryptocurrencies: trends,...
Trading Technology Provider BlockFills Raises $37M For Expansion
BlockFills, a Chicago-based digital asset trading technology company, has raised $37 million in Series A round to fuel its expansion...
Multichain Says One Hacker Returned Over $800K
Cross-chain protocol Multichain tweeted on Thursday that one whitehat hacker returned 259 ether, worth $813,000.Multichain said that three...
Regulator Reiterates Call for EU Ban on Proof-of-Work Mining
The EU should prohibit proof-of-work crypto mining, an executive at the European securities watchdog has insisted. Coins relying on the...
Crypto.com Says Hackers Stole Nearly $34M From Users
Cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com said that hackers stole nearly $34 million during the Jan. 17 hack.The Singapore-based exchange, in an...
Andreessen Horowitz Looks to Raise $4.5B for New Crypto Funds: Report
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), a venture capital firm that has invested extensively in the crypto industry, is looking to raise $4.5 billion...
Main Opposition Candidate for President of South Korea Pledges Support for Crypto Tax Exemptions
The leading presidential candidate of the opposition in South Korea has promised voters to ease the tax burden on crypto-related profits...
Market highlights January 20: Cardano keeps sliding, gold and silver related stocks soar
The crypto market is more or less flat today, with most top 10 cryptos having registered gains or losses of less than 1%. As...
Baby Doge Coin continues fantastic gains: top places to buy Baby Doge Coin now
Baby Doge Coin is emerging as a dog-themed meme coin with staying power. It has been gaining over the past week. In the last 24 hours,...
Top places to buy MXC, about to break $0.01 per token after exponential growth
The live MXC price today is $0.099 with a 24-hour trading volume of $91.6 million. MXC is up 5.04% in the last 24 hours. This short...
Microsoft Reveals Activision Purchase for $68.7 Billion as an Approach to the Metaverse
Microsoft, the software behemoth, announced today it had completed a deal to acquire Activision Blizzard, one of the biggest game...
Moonbeam added a quarter to its value today: best places to buy Moonbeam
Moonbeam is skyrocketing today, having added almost 25% to its value in the last 24 hours. If you want to know what Moonbeam is, if...
Real Trump Token gaining steadily: here’s where to buy Real Trump Token today
The live Real Trump Token V2 price today is $0.0008 with a 24-hour trading volume of $176,852. Real Trump Token V2 is up 0.39% in the last...
‘Less sophisticated’ malware is stealing millions: Chainalysis
Cryptojacking accounted for 73% of the total value received by malware related addresses between 2017 and 2021, according to a new malware...
The SEC has issued $2.4B in crypto-related penalties since 2013
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a total of approximately $2.35 billion in penalties against participants in the...
Pakistan Telecom Authority Asked to Block Over 1,600 Crypto Sites — Minister Says Government Intends to ‘Regularize’ Crypto
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has been requested to ban more than 1,600 crypto websites by the Federal Investigation Agency...
UnionBank of the Philippines Picks IBM and Metaco for Crypto Custody
Crypto-friendly UnionBank of the Philippines will be using cryptocurrency safekeeping technology from IBM and Swiss custody specialist...
Mars4 Metaverse NFT Sale Raises Over $250K in a Day: The World’s First Virtual Mars NFTs Are Selling Rapidly
Mars4 is a multi-tiered project that combines NFTs, Crypto and an immersive survival game together. Through mars4.me, we give you a window...
Crypto Scam Websites Attracted Millions of Indians Last Year, Chainalysis Says
Indians visited crypto scam websites nearly 10 million times last year, according to blockchain data analytics firm Chainalysis. The top...
Exploring the CropBytes Metaverse: A Futuristic Crypto Game With Real Economics and Immersive Graphics
On January 20th, CropBytes, the four-year-old metaverse farming game, is launching the brand new terrain with immersive 3D graphics. The...
China’s Central Bank Digital Currency Now Has 261 Million Users — $14 Billion in Digital Yuan Transactions Made
China’s central bank digital currency now has 261 million unique users, according to an official of the central bank, the...
Multichain Hack Worsens as Loss of Funds Reaches $3M: Report
Hackers have continued to exploit a vulnerability in the cross-chain bridge Multichain about three days after the weakness surfaced, and...
MXC’s 200% gain hints that LoRaWAN IOT mining projects could rally in 2022
Cryptocurrency mining has become a hot topic of conversation over the past couple of years due to its lucrative nature and the impact the...
Mastercard and Coinbase Partner to Make NFTs More Accessible to Everyone
Payments giant Mastercard has partnered with cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase to make non-fungible tokens (NFTs) more accessible to...
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Slides Under $42K; Altcoins Fall
Good morning. Here’s what’s happening:Market moves: Bitcoin's price drops below $42,000 on continued concerns about macroeconomic...
Crypto.com CEO Acknowledges 400 Customer Accounts Were Hacked
The CEO of Singapore-based crypto exchange Crypto.com Kris Marszalek confirmed on Bloomberg TV on Wednesday that 400 accounts were...
SCRT Labs Launches $400 Million Fund to Bolster Privacy Network’s Ecosystem and Application Layer
On Wednesday, the Secret Network announced the launch of a $400 million fund in order to expand the application layer and provide grants...
The Balance Between Art and IP Theft in NFT Culture
The most popular show in Netflix history, “Squid Game,” earned an estimated $900 million for the streaming company. And the producers are...
Dvision Network Deploys on Polygon Mainnet as Widespread Interest in Metaverse Continues
PRESS RELEASE. Dvision Network is currently live on Polygon Mainnet, further solidifying their position as the definitive multichain...
2 key Bitcoin trading indicators suggest BTC is ready for a 62% upside move
Bitcoin (BTC) has been below $45,000 for 14 days and is currently 40% below the $69,000 all-time high. This movement holds similarities to...
MLB NFTs on Candy Clock $2.7M in Marketplace Debut
Candy Digital, which started selling Major League Baseball (MLB) NFTs in the fall, finally launched its trading venue on Jan. 15.And the...
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Stabilizes; Analysts See Relative Value in Altcoins
Bitcoin traded around the $41,000 on Wednesday as some traders appeared to be in no rush to pick a price bottom. Analysts see the...
Bitcoin mantiene su soporte por encima de $40K y enfrenta una resistencia de $43K-$45K
Bitcoin (BTC) sigue manteniendo su soporte por encima de $40.000 mientras que el impulso mejora en los gráficos intradía.La criptomoneda...
Bitcoin Dominance Increases, ETH’s Market Share Slides, Stablecoin and Smart Contract Coins Rise
On Wednesday, the crypto economy of 12,620 coins across 543 exchanges is hovering just above the $2 trillion mark. Ever since the crypto...
A $4.2T Asset Manager Just Said Governments Will Buy Bitcoin
This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Abra and FTX US.Download this episodeOn today’s episode, NLW looks at the latest from governments and...