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NFTs and DeFi overturn a banker's generational curse of poverty in 2 years
"When I started, I almost gave up multiple times. I just want to help others have a more streamlined way to get into crypto," said Brenda Gentry, a former USAA mortgage underwriter.
El Salvador buys its cheapest 410 Bitcoin as prices reach $36k
President Nayib Bukele confirmed that the purchase of 410 BTC was made against $15 million, placing the trading price at approximately $36,585 per BTC.
Blockchain and the evolution of business models in the game industry
With the introduction of blockchain-based assets for games comes the possibility of entirely new business models and innovative development.
Altcoin Roundup: 3 emerging P2E gaming trends to keep an eye on in 2022
The hype that sparked rapid growth in blockchain-based play-to-earn games in 2021 has begun to dissipate, but here are three projects focused on bringing fresh blood to the ecosystem.
The life cycle of smart contracts in the blockchain ecosystem
The life cycle of smart contract development involves crucial steps: create, freeze, execute and finalize.
El Salvador Purchases 410 More Bitcoins Amid Market Drop
The country continues to add to its bitcoin holdings and plans to issue a $1 billion, 10-year bitcoin bond this year.
Bitcoin falls to $36K, traders say bulls need a ‘Hail Mary’ to avoid a bear market
BTC price dropped to new lows at $36,000, leading analysts to call for a “Hail Mary close above $39,600” to stave off a bearish shift in Bitcoin’s market structure.
SEC rejects MicroStrategy's Bitcoin accounting practices: report
The business intelligence firm has reported it used non-GAAP methods of calculating figures for its BTC buys excluding the “impact of share-based compensation expense and impairment losses and gains o...
A Possible Russian Crypto Ban and Vitalik’s Synthetic Womb: This Is 2022
Also: NFT IP Theft and how it is affecting its Culture.
SEC Objects to MicroStrategy’s Accounting Adjustment for Its Bitcoin Holdings
The software firm said in a filing it would revise its future reports to reflect the SEC’s concerns.
Ethereum Could Hold Lead as Dominant Smart-Contract Blockchain: Coinbase Analysts
The only real “ETH Killer” might end up being Ethereum 2.0, according to analysts for the U.S. exchange Coinbase.
Market Wrap: Cryptocurrencies Tumble as Global Investors Reduce Risk
Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptos were in sell-off mode on Friday, posting declines more than 10% over the past 24 hours. Altcoins such as ETH, AVAX and FTM led the way lower as investors reduced risk. ...
Crypto Trader Tantra to Liquidate After 'GBTC Discount' Widens to Record
The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) has been trading at a steep discount to the underlying cryptocurrency since February last year, but a further widening proved to be too much for one trading firm.
Redditors share their thoughts on buying Bitcoin at all-time highs
General consensus seems to be that it's been all downhill both before and after Bitcoin's recent 13th birthday.
MetisDAO TVL surges by 99,800% as the layer-2 race heats up
The total value locked on METIS rose by 99,881% in a month after the layer-2 project integrated with numerous DeFi protocols and cross-chain bridges.
Bulgaria's finance minister says country is exploring crypto payment options: report
The government official added that he thought Bulgaria was unlikely to become a major hub for crypto miners, many of whom many are reportedly considering leaving Kazakhstan.
NFTs and compliance: Why we need to be having this conversation
With the huge growth in the NFT industry, the time is right to take a look at NFTs from a compliance and regulatory perspective.
A key Ethereum price metric hits a 6 month low as ETH falls below $3K
ETH price has been in a downtrend for 3 months, and derivatives data shows pro traders are almost ready to throw in the towel.
Here’s Why Bitcoin Tumbled 11% in 24 Hours
Bitcoin has suffered a dire start to the year and is currently trading around 45% below its all-time high of $68,700.
Who Writes the Story of the Metaverse?
How narratives and memes shape our online future.
Crypto Market Cap Falls Below $2T Amid Selloff
As Bitcoin and Ethereum breach $40,000 and $3,000 support levels, some altcoins are trading 60-80% down from cycle highs.
Bitcoin Sell-Off Deepens Below $40K; Minor Support Nearby
Bitcoin (BTC) is roughly 40% below its all-time high of $69K reached in November 2021. The cryptocurrency is facing significant selling pressure as buyers failed to hold $40K support. Support around $...
Bukele's Bitcoin Is Not What Turkey Needs
El Salvador's President didn't mention bitcoin in his meeting with Erdogan - but it's not a cure for Turkey's monetary woes anyway.
Newly Public Core Scientific Leads Slump in Crypto Mining Stocks
Core Scientific’s shares have fallen about 24% since the miner went public via a SPAC merger on Thursday.
Important Disclosure About CoinDesk and Digital Currency Group
Beginning in 2022, certain CoinDesk editors and reporters will be offered exposure to DCG equity (not stock itself) as part of their compensation packages. Here’s why.
Reuters: Binance was withholding information from regulators, repeatedly shunned own compliance department
According to the investigation, the world's largest crypto exchange pursued growth while dodging regulatory scrutiny.
Price analysis 1/21: BTC, ETH, BNB, ADA, SOL, XRP, LUNA, DOT, AVAX, DOGE
Bitcoin and most major altcoins are close to breaking below critical support levels and traders’ reluctance to buy in the current range could exacerbate the sell-off.
Crypto-loving anti-vax group seeks like-minded talent to live in African 'paradise'
It's unclear what role crypto may play in the community, given Tanzania's central bank banned digital assets in November 2019.
Cardano-Based Decentralized Exchange 'SundaeSwap' Off to Rocky Start
Since the launch users have complained on Twitter, Discord and Telegram that they have not received their tokens after swapping Cardano's ADA tokens for SUNDAE.
Crypto-Exposed Stocks Sink Amid Bitcoin’s Decline, Broader Market Rout
The stock declines comes as the price of bitcoin has fallen almost 11% in the past 24 hours, trading below $40,000 for the first time in months.
Binance Didn't Upgrade Customer Checks, Despite Promises to Regulators: Report
A Reuters investigation found that Binance is not as keen on regulation as it professes.
