Mastercard, Binance to launch their second prepaid crypto card in Latin America
Crypto adoption and usage in Brazil are higher than the global average.
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Millionaires flock to crypto: 82% sought investment advice in 2022
A recent study from deVere Group found a majority of their clients had asked their financial advisers about adding crypto to their portfolios.
FTX sister company Alameda Research sues Voyager Digital for $446M
FTX lawyers claim that Voyager Digital was complicit in its own collapse by “knowingly or recklessly” channeling customer funds to Alameda.
China's Hainan to boost NFT oversight as digital yuan trial ramps
Hainan's market regulator wants to promote NFTs as part of the digital economy, but will actively work to weed out bad actors and speculative behavior.
Elon Musk wants Twitter payments system built with crypto in mind
Twitter’s upcoming payments tool will initially support only fiat currencies, but Elon Musk wants it built to potentially support crypto in the future.
Sam Bankman-Fried's $250M bail guarantors to be made public, says judge
A Jan. 30 ruling could see the identities of the two individuals who signed on as sureties for Sam Bankman-Fried’s $250 million bond become public, subject to appeal.
How Bitcoin mining saved Africa's oldest national park from bankruptcy
The Virunga National Park's Bitcoin mine in the Democratic Republic of the Congo monetizes surplus energy for conservation efforts.
Osprey sues Grayscale for misrepresenting likelihood of GBTC ETF approval
Osprey alleges its only competitor on the BTC OTC trust asset market gained its 99.5% market share by misrepresenting the likelihood of its trust becoming an ETF.
Justice Dept defends motion to bar SBF from accessing FTX, Alameda assets
In a Jan. 2 email to FTX CEO John Ray, Sam Bankman-Fried offered to meet in New York City around the time he was to appear in court and enter the plea in his criminal case.
Price analysis 1/30: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, DOGE, ADA, MATIC, DOT
Bitcoin and altcoins started the week in the red, but if this week’s FOMC meeting aligns with investors’ general expectations, the wider crypto market could quickly rebound.
Arizona senator doubles down on crypto amid the winter of discontent: Law Decoded, Jan. 23-30
Even though this winter continues to stress test the case for Bitcoin advocation, some lawmakers strive to put their names on the crypto hot list.
New York financial regulator investigates Gemini over FDIC claims: Report
Many Gemini Earn users reportedly claimed assets in their accounts had been protected by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Bitcoin aims for $25K as institutional demand increases and economic data soothes investor fears
Strong corporate earnings and investors’ anticipation of a Federal Reserve pivot are helping to cement the case for risk assets like Bitcoin.
Bitcoin price is up, but BTC mining stocks could remain vulnerable throughout 2023
Bitcoin miners have been under duress for more than a year and even with BTC price trading at $24,000, BTC mining stocks could still face challenges throughout 2023.
Montenegro's central bank teams up with Ripple on digital currency pilot project
Montenegro’s prime minister announced a central bank “digital currency or stablecoin” project with Ripple; the Balkan country currently uses the euro instead of a national currency.
Opinion: Should Bored Ape buyers be legally entitled to refunds?
It isn’t clear whether a 25-year-old European Union law means you should be allowed to get refunds on your NFTs.
Digital asset investment products see highest inflows since July 2022: Report
According to CoinShares, digital asset investment products saw $117 million in inflows last week.
Bitcoin price pares weekend gains as another CME 'gap' lurks below $20K
Bitcoin bulls are getting a rain check on gains with BTC price action retracing its weekend progress.
UK regulator investigates charity linked to FTX
The Charity Commission opened the inquiry on Dec. 19, after FTX had filed for bankruptcy in the United States and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried was arrested.
Three launch lessons from blockchain-based freelance marketplace TopIQs
Cointelegraph Innovation Circle member Steve Talbot, himself a former freelance internet marketer, is using blockchain to offer freelancers a more equitable marketplace.
Credit cards can bridge Web2 to Web3, says music industry exec
As decentralized finance continues to become more mainstream, traditional financial tools can serve as a bridge from Web2 to Web3 for those who still remain skeptical.
New paradigms for enterprise blockchain adoption
As blockchain gets ready for enterprise adoption, companies and projects must adapt to the rhythm and motion of enterprises.
Binance blocks some accounts amid Bitzlato case: ‘Funds are safe’
Binance says it has already unblocked 90% of crypto accounts that were suspended due to the Bitzlato investigation.
Bitcoin adoption of Guatemalan merchants grows one BTC tattoo at a time
The Central American country of Guatemala is getting inked on the path to greater Bitcoin merchant adoption.
Bitcoin mining revenue jumps up 50% to $23M in one month
As Bitcoin remains well-positioned for a steady recovery, the mining industry witnessed a 50% growth in revenue in terms of US dollars.
Key takeaways from Circle’s $44.5B USDC reserve report
Circle has released its reserve report for December 2022, highlighting overcollateralized asset holdings currently backing 44.5 billion USDC tokens in circulation.
Best January since 2013? 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
Multi-month BTC price highs keep trickling in, but Fed volatility looms as the FOMC coincides with the Bitcoin monthly candle close.
Hermes v MetaBirkin: NFT trademark stoush heads to trial in Manhattan
Luxury brand Hermès filed a suit against digital artist Mason Rothschild after the artist released his Metabirkins NFT collection depicting the company's Birkin bag product without permission.
Ordinals protocol sparks debate over the place for NFTs in the Bitcoin ecosystem
The community has been divided as to whether the nonfungible token-like “digital artifacts” are the right fit for the Bitcoin space.
Secret Network validator shuts down nodes after leadership turmoil
An internal conflict at the privacy-focused Secret Network has resulted in at least one validator throwing in the towel.