Bitcoin could hit $10M in 9 years but more sidechains needed: Blockstream CEO
If Back and Finney’s $10 million price prediction becomes true, the BTC market cap will reach approximately $200 trillion.
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Nexo shutters US Earn product a month after settling with regulators
The shutdown of Nexo’s earn product follows from a multi-million dollar settlement the firm paid last month with U.S. regulators.
Blockchain tech still far from hitting the esport big leagues, says investor
Smaller-scale esports organizations have started using blockchain tech for distributing prize pools, but the tech is yet to be adopted by the big tournament organizers.
Breaking: Paxos to face SEC lawsuit over Binance USD: Report
According to people familiar with the matter, the notice relates to Binance USD, which is being seen by the SEC as an unregistered security.
Coinbase will 'happily defend' staking in U.S. courts, says CEO
Coinbase executives claim that staking is not a security under the US Securities Act or Howey test.
MATIC, HBAR, LDO and BIT gather strength as Bitcoin price rebounds
BTC price could remain range-bound in the near term, but MATIC, HBAR, LDO and BIT could continue higher.
Crypto bank Silvergate ranks as the second most-shorted stock on Wall Street
Over 72% of Silvergate Capital Corp stocks were shorted as of Jan. 31, shows FINRA's latest data.
Public miners increased Bitcoin production, hash rate in January
Core Scientific, Riot, and CleanSpark led the way in increasing Bitcoin production in January helped by better weather conditions and stable electricity prices.
Monetary policy: Definition, types and tools
Monetary policy refers to the actions taken by a central bank to manage the money supply and interest rates in an economy.
Understanding crypto bag holders and their mindset
The freedom to stick to what makes the most sense financially sprouted various classes of investors, each distinguished by their intent behind crypto investments.
Bitcoin price eyes $22K rebound with BTC market structure 'not yet broken'
Crypto sentiment is "hysterical" with Bitcoin under $22,000, but no major trend lines have been lost yet, one analyst argues.
Consumer Federation of California reattempts to regulate crypto companies
Assemblymember Timothy Grayson introduced the Digital Financial Assets Law to protect Californians from financial hardship and foster responsible innovation.
Canadian University Dubai backtracks on accepting crypto via Binance Pay
Before hitting a technical roadblock, CUD was seemingly interested in collecting tuition and course fees in cryptocurrencies from both domestic and international students.
Brazil’s oldest bank allows residents to pay their taxes using crypto
The move will allow Brazilian taxpayers to easily settle their tax liabilities, meanwhile expanding "access" to the digital asset ecosystem.
El Salvador’s ‘limited’ use of Bitcoin prevents forecasted risks, says IMF
The IMF has suggested that El Salvador “reconsider” its plans for Bitcoin, following a recent visit to the country.
Kraken’s staking down, FTX post-bankruptcy hell and Binance news: Hodler’s Digest, Feb. 5-11
Top Stories This Week Kraken reaches $30M settlement with SEC over staking as IRS seeks user information Kraken has agreed to stop offering staking services or programs to United States clients after reaching an agreement with the U.S. Securities…
France's top modern art museum to display CryptoPunks, Autoglyphs NFTs
A new exhibition targeting the intersection of art and blockchain will open this spring at the Centre Pompidou, home of the first collection of modern art in Europe.
Bitcoin miners as energy buyers, explained
Bitcoin miners as energy buyers utilize renewable energy sources and excess electricity offered by utility companies to fuel their mining operations.
Jump Crypto unveils critical vulnerability on Binance’s BNB Chain
The security flaw would allow the mint of an unlimited amount of arbitrary tokens. The issue was privately disclosed to the BNB team.
2023 is a make-or-break year for blockchain gaming: Play-to-own
While the thesis is compelling for crypto gaming, the way forward is unclear. Interoperability is one thorny issue and playability is still yet to catch up to traditional games.
Multichain DEXs are on the rise with new protocols enabling them
A new set of decentralized exchanges can enable multichain trading and margin trading for users.
Building a career in the metaverse: Skills and opportunities
Building a successful career in the metaverse requires a combination of technical, creative and business skills.
Bitcoin is already in its ‘next bull market cycle’ — Pantera Capital
This cycle’s Bitcoin and altcoin lows are behind us, Pantera CEO Dan Morehead says as he looks to a “year of rebuilding trust.“
Bitcoin logo imperfection found on original artwork after 12 years
While Bitcoiners preach the “zoom out” narrative during crypto bear markets, zooming in on the original Bitcoin logo shows a small orange line from the background going into the white colored “₿.”
Shopify launches suite of blockchain commerce tools for merchants
Shopify NFT merchants can now use the tokegating tools to dictate which token holders can and cannot gain access to exclusive products, NFT drops and benefits.
Kazakhstan to mandate 75% revenue sale from crypto mining for tax purposes
A new law signed by Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on Feb. 6 reinstated the nation’s stand against the unlawful mining operations and issuance of crypto assets.
BAYC copycat files opposition to 10 Yuga Labs trademark applications
A Yuga Labs spokesperson has played down the significance of the opposition notice and suggested that the RR/BAYC co-founder is just trying to cause trouble.
Bitcoin price correction was overdue — Analysts outline why the end of 2023 will be bullish
BTC and the crypto market will continue to battle with strong headwinds, but analysts explain why Q3 and Q4 of 2023 could turn out well for Bitcoin.
Ethereum's Shapella transition is "on the horizon"
The milestone is another step on the road to the Shanghai upgrade, which remains scheduled for March.
FTX liquidators report exchange held $2.4M 'fleet of vehicles' in the Bahamas
The liquidators said they would “commence disposals” of certain FTX Digital physical assets following approval from the Bahamas’ supreme court.