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Why You Should Curb Your Enthusiasm About the 'Crypto Bowl'
CoinDesk culture reporter Will Gottsegen ranks the Super Bowl crypto ads from worst to best. Source
UK Tax Regulator Seizes NFTs for First Time as Part of Fraud Investigation
Three people have been arrested for allegedly attempting to defraud HMRC of $1.8 million. Source
BlockFi Moves to Register Lending Product With SEC
The crypto lender said Monday it’s pursuing a stock offering. Source
Singapore State Investment Fund Temasek Eliminates Position in Coinbase
The investment giant previously held about 8,168 shares in the U.S.-listed crypto exchange. Source
DARMA Capital Unveils CFTC-Regulated Filecoin Swap Product
The crypto investment firm is making $100 million worth of filecoin available for the first-of-a-kind derivative. Source
Ethereum Web3 Wallet Rainbow Raises $18 Million From Alexis Ohanian’s Seven Seven Six
The team behind the Ethereum wallet Rainbow announced the project has raised $18 million in a Series A funding round led by Alexis...
Bitcoin price circles $44K as analyst asks, ‘Who remains to sell here?’
Bitcoin (BTC) broadly held levels at $44,000 and above on Feb. 16 amid fresh optimism that another macro low would be avoided. BTC/USD...
Market highlights February 16: Bitcoin battles global uncertainty at $44K
Events in Russia have dominated market sentiment. Prices pushed higher on optimism over the official recognition of crypto in the country,...
18.36M Ethereum addresses joined the network in 2021
New data reveals that the Ethereum network gained 18.36 million addresses with a balance greater than zero in 2021. That works out to an...
The token of play to earn game MyNeighborAlice gained 11%: top places to buy MyNeighborAlice
MyNeighborAlice doesn’t seem to have anything to do with the evergreen hit, at least not on the surface. It’s one of the...
SPG, the token of Space Crypto, has lost 16%: time to buy the dip?
SPG, the native token of the Space Metaverse ecosystem, has lost 16% of its value today. If you want to know more about what SPG is, if...
Youtube Seeks Web3 Director With Experience Trading Crypto, According to Recent Job Listing
Youtube, the online video sharing and social media platform owned by Google, is hiring a director to work with Web3 technology, according...
Animoca Brands and Brinc Launch $30M Guild Program for Play-to-Earn Ecosystems
The effort is aimed at enabling people globally to generate income via from play-to-earn games via crypto gaming builds. Source
Algorand is up 7%, about to break $1: here’s where to buy Algorand
Algorand, the 26th biggest crypto by market cap, is trading for $0.994 with a 24-hour trading volume of just over $217 million. If you are...
Victoria’s Secret Files Metaverse Related Trademark Applications
Victoria’s Secret, the renowned designer lingerie company, has filed a series of trademark patents that suggest the organization is...
President Lukashenko Signs Decree to Create Crypto Wallet Register in Belarus
President Alexander Lukashenko has signed another decree regulating the crypto economy of Belarus. It envisages the establishment of a...
Point Network Launches Full Web3 Architecture
PRESS RELEASE. This was the title of a recent talk by Serge Var, CEO and Co-Founder of Point Labs, at the 2022 Web 3.0 Conference in...
Telos (TLOS) price has risen by 120% over the past month: this is why it is rising
Telos (TLOS) has maintained a bullish outlook since January 27th. It set a new all-time high at $1.43 on February 7 before taking a slight...
Report Attributes Large Share of Global Crypto Crime to Russia, Moscow City
The growing popularity of cryptocurrencies has placed Russia among the leaders in adoption. But while it is yet to reach the top of the...
‘$1T opportunity’: JPMorgan becomes first major bank in the Metaverse
The largest bank in the US, JPMorgan, has taken a massive step into the Metaverse, opening a virtual lounge in the popular...
SEC Warns Against Interest-Bearing Crypto Accounts — Says They’re Riskier Than Bank Deposits
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned investors about the “risks with accounts that pay interest on...
Russia-Affiliated Addresses Received 74% of Ransomware Revenue Last Year: Chainalysis
Almost three-quarters of revenue from ransomware attacks last year, or $400 million, went to addresses that are “highly likely” to be...
Southeast Asia’s Largest Bank DBS to Launch Crypto Trading for Retail Investors
DBS, the largest bank in Southeast Asia, is planning to launch crypto trading for retail investors this year, the bank’s CEO has...
Coinbase Forced Into Outage Following Super Bowl Ad After More Traffic 'Than Ever Encountered'
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase was forced into an outage after its Super Bowl ad brought about a surge in traffic. Source
Indian Crypto Exchanges Met With Finance Ministry Officials to Seek Tax Reconsideration
India announced new tax rules on crypto during the budget speech on Feb. 1. Source
St. Louis Fed President Says Central Bank’s ‘Credibility Is On the Line’ as US Inflation Surges
Inflation continues to grip American wallets, according to a recent economic analysis from Moody’s Analytics, which shows inflation...
Here’s why the SEC keeps rejecting spot Bitcoin ETF applications
It is not the first time the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rejected proposals for a Bitcoin spot exchange-traded product...
Indian Finance Minister Says RBI Is on Board With New Crypto Rules
Sitharaman downplayed concerns of disagreements between the central bank and the government on crypto. Source
Harmony (ONE) is recovering after a brutal week – Will we see a bull run?
Harmony (ONE) has seen a brutal last seven days. The coin has quite literally tanked, but we have started to see some recovery...
Into the Gaming Metaverse: Cardania Launches on KICK․IO Starting February 15
PRESS RELEASE. Gaming is quickly becoming less about games and more about people. As people seek out engaging experiences online, the...
Traders say $4,000 Ethereum back on the cards ‘if’ this bullish chart pattern plays out
Global and macroeconomic concerns ranging from rising inflation rates in the United States to the prospect of Russia invading Ukraine...
DBS Plans to Launch Retail Digital Assets Trading Desk by Year End
DBS CEO Piyush Gupta says there’s a lot of work to be done, but the bank expects the platform to be live by end of 2022. Source
Cardania, a new metaverse gaming token that opens public sales today – Is it a good buy?
We have seen talk and hype around the metaverse over the last few months. But there is no doubt the metaverse is happening. Cardania is a...
Israel's Securities Regulatory Chief Lays Out Crypto Plans
Israel's Securities Regulatory Chief Lays Out Crypto Plans Source
Bitcoin (BTC) Could jump by nearly 15% today – Here is the analysis and predictions
After hitting lows of around $32, 000 in January, Bitcoin (BTC) has rebounded sharply. The coin has surged past the $40000 mark and is...
Bitcoin Holds Above $41K as Hashrate Surged to All-Time High
Hashrate levels hit all time highs of 248.11 million terahashes per second on Saturday. Source
Chingari announces the launch of a brand-new native token – Everything you need to know?
Chingari has announced it is launching its new beta testnet of its native token GARI. The token comes as the Indian-based social network...
Young, Crypto-Savvy Voters May Hold Key to South Korea's Next Election
Presidential candidates are wooing young retail investors who may decide the outcome of the upcoming election. Source
SundaeSwap’s (SUNDAE) to list on Bitrue starting next month – Here is why you should buy
SundaeSwap’s (SUNDAE) will be listed on Bitrue in the next month. The news is a big shot in the arm for the Cardano-based DEX....
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Inches Upward in Sunday Trading
But the largest cryptocurrency by market cap was way way off last week's levels amid light weekend trading and escalating tensions about a...
Animoca Brands and Venture Accelerator Brinc Launch $30 Million Play-to-Earn Guild Fund
The blockchain firm Animoca Brands announced the company has partnered with the venture accelerator Brinc in order to launch a...
Soccer Fans Need Better Than NFTs
While ticket prices go up and up, Europe's soccer clubs peddle the questionable notion of fan interaction through NFTs. Source
You’re Not Imagining It, Markets Really Are Thinner Now
The end result is that it may take smaller amounts of capital to move the markets wildly. Source
BlockFi Will Pay $100M in Settlement With SEC, State Regulators Over High-Yield Accounts: Report
BlockFi Will Pay $100M in Settlement With SEC, State Regulators Over High-Yield Accounts: Report Source
Coinbase Trading Vulnerability Exposed by White-Hat Hacker
Twitter user @Tree_of_Alpha notified the Coinbase team of the exploit; the exchange giant suspended trading on its new Advanced Trading...
Warren Buffett invests $1B in Bitcoin-friendly neobank, dumps Visa and Mastercard stocks
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway dumped a portion of its Visa and Mastercard holdings and increased exposure in Nubank, the...
Which Web 3 Protocols Are Most Likely to Succeed? A VC Suggests a Common Thread
The Web 3 protocols most likely to become valuable are popular but also have features that cannot be replicated. Source
Trudeau Invokes Emergencies Act to End Freedom Convoy Protests — Canada’s Terrorist Financing Rules Now Cover Crypto
The Canadian government has invoked the Emergencies Act to deal with the Freedom Convoy protests, said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The...
Concerns over Fed nominee may stop Senate from confirming Biden’s picks: Report
Members of the U.S. Senate Banking committee have reportedly divided along party lines regarding President Joe Biden’s pick of Sarah Bloom...
Were the Alleged Bitfinex Launderers Planning an Escape to Ukraine?
Ilya “Dutch” Lichtenstein and Heather Morgan allegedly took a month-long trip to Ukraine in 2019 to prepare for a life on the lam....
Warren Buffett invests $1B in Bitcoin-friendly neobank
Buffet’s Hathaway Berkshire acquired $1 billion worth of shares of a company whose business model supports Bitcoin. The veteran...
US Treasury Suggests Miners Won’t Be Subject to IRS Reporting Rules
A letter from a Treasury official to a group of senators was a promising sign that the definition of a broker wouldn’t include groups like...
Market Wrap: Cryptocurrencies and Stocks Drop as Russia-Ukraine Tensions Rise
Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptos reacted negatively to geopolitical risks on Friday. Some firms expect BTC's decline to stabilize around...
Technical Analysis: GALA Climbs 16%, Qtum Leads Tuesday’s Bulls
GALA was one of Tuesday’s big gainers, as cryptocurrency markets were once again trending upwards. Overall, the cryptocurrency...
The Digital Euro: What We Know So Far
The European Commission is planning to introduce a digital euro bill in 2023, but little is known about the EU’s plans for a central...
Pantera, Circle and Gemini back Maverick Protocol’s $8 Million Strategic round
Pantera Capital led the funding round contributed to by among other, Gemini Frontier Fund and Circle Ventures. Maverick seeks to use its...
Former Attorney Pleads Guilty to Bitcoin Fraud That Bilked Investors Out of $5M
Philip Reichenthal and his co-conspirators persuaded their victims to send them millions of dollars to buy bitcoin and then just pocketed...
CBDCs Are Going to Disappoint
Central bank digital currencies will enter into a competitive field of payment solutions – including stablecoins. Source
Crypto’s Challenge: Right-to-Privacy vs. Right-to-Know
Two recent stories highlight the tension between an individual's right to anonymity and journalism's public mission. Source
Bitcoin Drops Below $43K; Support at $35K-$40K
Bitcoin (BTC) is under pressure after approaching resistance near $45,000. Momentum indicators are improving, which could keep buyers...
FTX US to Offer Stock Trading Soon
The crypto exchange has begun signing up users for a waitlist to use its upcoming stock platform. Source
Bittrex explores listing of Tezos tokens
Bittrex Global says it is looking at adding support for Tezos tokens FA1.2 and FA2 Bittrex Global, a top digital asset exchange that ranks...
RBI Deputy Governor: Banning Crypto Is ‘Most Advisable’ for India, Regulation Is ‘Futile’
A deputy governor of India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), likens cryptocurrencies to Ponzi schemes, emphasizing...
Bitcoin spikes to $44.5K amid fresh warning over ‘exceptionally high’ stocks correlation
Bitcoin (BTC) passed $44,500 at the Wall Street open on Feb. 15 with traders compounding overnight enthusiasm. BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart...
This is why the price of Decentraland (MANA) coin jumped 11% a day after Valentine
Decentraland token surged started the day with a surge of over 11% sending its price to a daily high of $3.09 a day after Valentine's Day....
Analyst says Bitcoin needs to flip $43K into support, bears seek to stall bounce,
BTC/USD bounced above $44,000 on Tuesday, up from lows of $41,700 reached on Monday Analyst Rekt Capital says flipping the area above $43k...
Panther Protocol CTO Anish Mohammed Explains How to Infuse DeFi With Privacy
Panther is an end-to-end privacy protocol for DeFi. Panther provides DeFi users with fully collateralized privacy-enhancing digital...
Relatively Unknown Protocols Push TVL in Defi Above the $200 Billion Range
On February 15, the total value locked (TVL) in decentralized finance (defi) platforms is just above the $200 billion range, after a brief...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Surges Towards $45,000 as Russia Withdraws ‘Some’ Troops
Following four consecutive sessions of declines, bitcoin rallied late on Monday, into Tuesday, as it was reported that Russia was...
Crypto investors hedging out risks ahead of March rate hike
On-chain data analysis from Glassnode shows that Bitcoin (BTC) investors are hedging out risks in order to stay protected against United...
Bitcoin hits $44K after Canada emergency powers accompany 6% BTC price increase
Bitcoin (BTC) opted for fresh upside on Feb. 15 as a trip to near $40,000 saw an abrupt change of direction. BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart...
Tether Blacklists Ethereum Address Linked to Multichain Hack
The address, containing more than $715,000 of USDT stablecoins, traces back to hackers who stole $3 million from Multichain users. Source
OpenSea Expands Into the Venture Capital Business
Popular NFT marketplace OpenSea is launching an investment arm after raising $300M at a $13.3 billion valuation in January. Source
Crypto Trading Volume Revs Up at Singapore's DBS Bank
DBS Digital Exchange saw its – albeit modest – trading volume in Q4 2021 grow to $595.5 million, more than double the preceding three...
Coming Soon, Time Raiders: The Greatest NFT Treasure Hunt of All Time
PRESS RELEASE. LONDON, February 15, 2022 – Independent video game studio and publisher Utopian Game Labs, has teamed up with...
Bitcoin Mining-Rig Maker Ebang Registers Crypto Exchange in Australia
Ebang started the registration process back in 2020. Source
SOL y XRP lideran la caída de altcoins mientras la inflación de EE.UU. alcanza un máximo en 40 años
Las principales altcoins podrían experimentar mayores caídas si pierden niveles de soporte importantes, dijeron los operadores. Source
NFT-Linked House Sells for $650K in Propy’s First US Sale
The company is merging real estate with NFT lending and has plans to expand its U.S. offerings. Source
Gala Games has announced Galaverse launch dates and Gala (GALA) coin price jumps 19%
While the market has been trading sideways over the past few weeks, several metaverse coins have seen significant price gains with GALA...
Intel Launches Crypto Mining Initiative; Argo, Block to Get First Chips This Year
The chipmaking giant is ramping up its crypto mining offerings with a line-up of energy-efficient accelerators. Source
Market highlights February 15: Major cryptos rise after the big game
The top 10 cryptos were all in the green over the past 24 hours after several crypto companies featured commercials during the...
Merkle Standard in Venture With Bitmain to Develop Data Centers
The data centers will be able to house over 150,000 mining machines. Source
Introducing Dopex, which added a quarter to its value today: where to buy Dopex
Dopex is a decentralized options protocol that targets liquidity maximization while minimizing losses for option writers and maximizing...
Spanish Securities Regulator Warns of Impersonators Selling Bitcoin on Its Behalf
The CNMV, the Spanish securities regulator, has issued a warning about the existence of an unknown party asking for information and...
Hungary’s Central Bank Head Calls on EU to Ban Crypto Mining and Trading
The governor of the Hungarian National Bank said he agreed with the Russian central bank’s earlier proposal to ban crypto activities....
7 Crypto Exchange Executives Handed Prison Sentences for $1.7B Fraud in South Korea: Report
The former CEO was sentenced to 22 years in prison. Source
This Ethereum killer soared 13% in 24 h: top places to buy Avalanche
The live Avalanche price today is $88.33 with a 24-hour trading volume of just over a billion. Its token AVAX is up 13% in the last 24...
Cere Network and Polygon Launch ‘NFT Content Monetization’ Platform Davinci
On February 14, Cere Network and Polygon launched a non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace and Web3 platform called Davinci, a project that...
The winner among metaverse tokens: here’s where to buy Decentraland
Decentraland is one of the most popular metaverses. Its native token MANA gained 11% in the last 24 hours. If you want to know more about...
Coinbase Teams Up With One River to Offer Separately Managed Accounts
Users of Coinbase Prime now have access to crypto fund manager One River Digital’s trading expertise. Source

























































































