The 5 most important regulatory developments for crypto in 2022
The European Union has its regulatory framework, while the race is only kicking off in the United States.
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Snowden to Musk: ‘I Take Payment in Bitcoin’; Big Short Investor Says Audits of Exchanges like Binance and FTX Are ‘Meaningless,’ and More — Week in Review
Ahead of the holidays and new year, the former U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) contractor known to the world as a staunch privacy advocate and whistleblower, Edward Snowden, has offered to step up as the new CEO of Twitter after current…
From Prediction To Reality: How Bitcoin Will Win In 2023
I predicted that Bitcoin would face attacks between 2018 to 2023, then its period of true victory will start.This is an opinion editorial by Obi Nwosu, CEO of Fedi and a board member for ₿trust.In 2020, I predicted that Bitcoin would face attacks…
What are reflection tokens and how do they work?
Reflection tokens allow holders to earn passive returns from transaction fees by simply holding onto their assets.
US Government Delays Tax Reporting Rules for Cryptocurrency Brokers
The enforcement of a requirement for brokers to report gains made by crypto investors has been postponed by the U.S. Treasury Department and the IRS. The new tax rules, incorporated into the $1 trillion infrastructure bill passed by the U.S…
DeFi flash loan hacker liquidates Defrost Finance users causing $12M loss
Moments after a few users complained about the unusual loss of funds, Defrost Finance’s core team member Doran confirmed that Defrost V2 was hit with a flash loan attack.
Russia to Ban Banks From Using Messengers Like Telegram to Contact Customers
Financial institutions in Russia will not be able to communicate with clients through instant messengers based outside the country, local media revealed. A new law passed by the State Duma also prohibits banks from using chats to send personal data…
SOL Recovery In 2023 – Will The Solana Mobile Updates Help?
Sam Bankman-Fried found 'chilling' in JFK airport lounge on $250M bail bond
Based on the pictures, crypto community members confirmed that SBF’s location was the Greenwich (Business Class) lounge in American Airlines’ Terminal 8.
JPMorgan: Crypto Is a Nonexistent Asset Class for Most Large Institutional Investors
A strategist at global investment bank JPMorgan says crypto is effectively nonexistent as an asset class for most large institutional investors. “The volatility is too high, the lack of an intrinsic return that you can point to makes it very…
Jim Cramer Urges SEC to Do a Big Crypto Sweep — Says ‘I Wouldn’t Touch Crypto in a Million Years’
Lastpass Data Breach Frightens Users, Some Say Hack ‘May Be Worse Than They Are Letting on’
People involved in financial tech, software programming, cyber security, and cryptocurrencies have been talking about the Lastpass data breach that was disclosed two days ago. The password management company detailed that a breach, committed…
SBF sent home, FTX heads plead guilty, and Binance gets Voyager assets: Hodler’s Digest, Dec. 18-24
What is an NFT whitelist, and how can you join one?
A whitelist is a list of wallet addresses with priority access to an NFT collection before making it available to the general public.
Crypto Community Asks: Where in the World Is Ex-Alameda CEO Sam Trabucco?
Following FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s arrest and the statements from his co-workers Gary Wang and Caroline Ellison, the spotlight has turned on the remaining executives who were part of the team’s inner circle. Another person people are…
Crypto billionaires lost $116M since March: Report
The loss represents the collective personal equity of 17 people in the space, including 15 who have lost over half of their fortunes since March.
A Crypto Holiday Special: Past, Present, And Future With Blofin
2022 is coming to an end, and our staff at NewsBTC decided to launch this Crypto Holiday Special to provide some perspective on the crypto industry. We will talk with multiple guests to understand this year’s highs and lows for crypto. In the…
Privacy Coins Take a Beating This Year Losing Over $6 Billion, Anonymity Takes a Back Seat to Defi, NFTs
The last 12 months have been tough on digital currency investors as the crypto winter has caused a large sum of value to leave the once-bustling economy. The privacy coin economy, for instance, shed more than 55% against the U.S. dollar as it…
Blockware sued over alleged misrepresentation of miners' performance
The plaintiff claims losses of $250,000 and seeks compensatory and punitive damages.
Biggest Movers: SOL Hits 1-Month Low on Saturday, as UNI Extends Recent Declines
Solana fell to a one-month low to start the weekend, as cryptocurrency markets moved lower ahead of Christmas Day. Today’s drop saw the token fall for a fourth straight session, as market sentiment shifted bearish. Uniswap was also in the red on…
Crypto can get weird: The 5 strangest stories of the industry in 2022
Filmmakers are interested in documenting one of this year’s weirdest stories in crypto, but what else made the list?
Xmas dinner table: What to tell your family about what happened in crypto this year
Christmas dinner could get awkward for crypto advocates who were adamant about their families investing last year — Cointelegraph compiled a small recap of what happened in crypto this year.
Litecoin Price Could Present Shorting Opportunities At These Levels
The Litecoin price has continued to face rejection after it failed to topple over the $80 price level. In the last 24 hours, it barely registered any price movement. It just depreciated by 0.8%. It was an indication of sideways trading for the…
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Nears $17,000 Ahead of Christmas Day
Bitcoin rose closer to the $17,000 level on Saturday, despite crypto markets mostly consolidating to start the week. The global cryptocurrency market cap is down 0.32% as of writing. Ethereum was also higher earlier in the day, with prices nearing…
After 2022, Pure Bitcoin Speculation Is Now Dead
This year was a turning point for Bitcoin and its community is now ready to cut the dead weight of price speculation.This is an opinion editorial by Ray Youssef, a founder and CEO of Paxful and a founder of the Built With Bitcoin Foundation.Bitcoin…
Locker Token and Euro Ice Hockey Champs Rögle BK To Host In-Person NFT Event
PRESS RELEASE. Locker Token & Ice Hockey extraordinaires Rögle BK have officially announced an In-Real-Life (IRL) NFT, event set to take place at the Catena Arena – the home of the European champions. The event is designed to showcase the…
Polkadot Price Can Fall To This Level Before Christmas
The Polkadot price has been on a downtrend ever since the beginning of August. The coin has pierced through several price floors in that duration. In the past 24 hours, the coin has lost 1.6%. In the last week, DOT sustained double-digit losses. At…
BTC price levels to watch as Bitcoin limps into Christmas under $17K
The lack of volatility speaks volumes as one analyst argues that Bitcoin is only worth investing in below $12,000 or above $19,000.
ECB to Decide Whether to Issue Digital Euro in 2023
The European Central Bank (ECB) has published a new report on the progress of its investigation into the possible launch of a digital euro. The research will continue next year with the regulator planning to make a decision whether to proceed to…
FTX paid $12M retainer to a New York law firm before bankruptcy filing
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP (S&C), a law firm headquartered in New York City, received $12 million from West Realm Shires Services Inc. on behalf of FTX for legal services.