Binance tightens rules on NFT listings
The exchange will delist NFTs with low trading volume and listed prior to new KYC rules starting February.
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Bitcoin faces $15K crash as US sparks 'financial meltdown' — Arthur Hayes
Bitcoin will be just one of the risk assets which "crater" as the Federal Reserve is forced to abandon quantitative tightening in future, the ex-BitMEX CEO warns.
6 ways the stablecoin space can improve stability in volatile periods
Tightening reserves and offering real-time pricing data to the market are among the ways the stablecoin space could better weather volatility.
Ava Labs and Amazon’s partnership could ‘expand the pie’ for blockchain
The collaboration will allow both individuals and institutions to launch subnets that can operate as self-sufficient blockchain systems.
What are hierarchical deterministic (HD) crypto wallets?
A hierarchical deterministic wallet uses a single seed to create an infinite number of addresses, allowing users to recover funds using a master key.
1inch launches proprietary hardware wallet as self-custody trend grows
1inch Networks’ upcoming hardware wallet has no direct connection to the internet and doesn’t require any wired connection.
SSV launches $50M ecosystem fund to support ETH staking tech
Vitalik Buterin identified distributed validator technology, or DVT, as a key component of Ethereum’s decentralization efforts.
Expect better blockchain games in 2023, says Animoca Brands CEO
Animoca Brands CEO Robby Yung believes we will see many great blockchain games released during the first nine months of 2023 as developers begin to deliver after raising funds in 2022.
Metaverse to bring ‘true productivity’ to industrial environments: Davos 2023
A panel of experts at the 2023 World Economic Forum highlighted how the metaverse could deliver practical use cases of large-scale industrial industries like healthcare and retail.
Compass Mining sued for losing Bitcoin mining machines bought by customers
The lawsuit alleges that Compass Mining didn’t disclose to Bit River that it was only the ‘middleman,’ not the owner of its customers’ machines.
Raydium exploiter moves $2.7M to crypto mixer Tornado Cash
The hackers sent 1,774.5 Ether to the sanctioned cryptocurrency mixer weeks after the DeFi protocol exploit.
Bitcoin can pass $30K before setting new bear market low — forecast
Elliott Wave analysis from QCP Capital suggests that the Bitcoin price bottom is not yet in.
Bitcoin crowd sentiment hit multi-month high as BTC price touches $21K
The bullish market sentiment, aided by the price rebound, has also let many analysts believe that the Bitcoin price bottom is in.
FinCEN lists Binance among the top Bitcoin counterparties of Bitzlato
FinCEN placed Binance next to the darknet market Hydra as a major counterparty receiving Bitcoin from Bitzlato.
Metaverse not the endgame, but 'ongoing digital transformation': Davos 2023
Leaders in the Web3 space came together at the World Economic Forum in Davos to discuss first outputs from the “Defining and Building the Metaverse” initiative.
Bitcoin Suisse explains why Swiss is a crypto pivot point: Davos 2023
Bitcoin Suisse CEO emphasizes importance of "Swiss quality" and "safe custody for crypto industry."
CoinDesk could be up for grabs as parent company DCG scrambles for funds
DCG has reportedly received offers for CoinDesk exceeding $200 million in recent weeks, which at a purchase price of $500 thousand would be a 39,900% return on its initial investment.
Aussie 'Big 4' bank mints stablecoin for carbon trading and remittances
This marks the second "Big 4" bank in Australia to launch an Australian-dollar pegged stablecoin in a bid to boost the digital economy.
C-C-C-Combo breaker: Bitcoin ends 'ridiculous' 14-day winning streak
Bitcoin was on the road to breaking a nearly 10-year-old record but the price dip over the past day put a stop to the multi-day win streak.
CFTC commissioner: Crypto exchanges shouldn't 'self-certify' tokens
Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero wants crypto exchanges blocked from self-certifying crypto and crypto products before going live on their platforms.
Soaring growth of Ethereum layer-2 networks set to continue in 2023
Leading layer-2 networks on Ethereum have seen a surge in daily active users and fees recently.
Ripple CEO: XRP lawsuit resolved by June, SEC conduct 'embarrassing'
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said the firm's XRP lawsuit could come to an end within "single-digit months."
FTX CEO fights to keep lawyers as calls for removal intensify
Numerous parties have objected to the retention of Sullivan & Cromwell as lead counsel to FTX, citing conflicts of interest and insufficient disclosures.
ConsenSys slashes headcount 11% as chief economist reveals formula for adoption
ConsenSys CEO Joseph Lubin confirmed the company would be cutting 96 of its staff to focus its resources on its core businesses.
SBF says Sullivan & Cromwell contradicted itself with insolvency claims
The former FTX CEO says the exchange’s new attorneys are not taking into account customer bank balances
Digital Dollar Project urges US to take action on CBDC development
The foundation set up by “Crypto Dad” Christopher Giancarlo released a new version of its CBDC white paper with new warnings about maintaining U.S. leadership.
FTX profited from Sam Bankman-Fried's inflated coins: Report
Former FTX CEO allegedly used his popularity to lure developers, and Alameda Research to inflate the price of certain coins.
Media startup says it will buy back $10 million SBF stake: Report
The company had disclosed the investment on Dec. 2, but had previously not committed to returning the funds.
Bitzlato kept a low profile, but did not go entirely unnoticed before DOJ action
The Hong Kong crypto exchange with strong ties to Russia was a blip on Chainalysis’ radar last year; its takedown was seen as anticlimactic by many in the crypto community.