Nic Carter dives into proof-of-reserves, ranks exchange attestationsCrypto trading platforms Kraken and BitMEX topped the proof-of-reserves score list, while Binance received a low score for being incomplete.Dec 30, 2022Ezra Reguerra
Solana joins ranks of FTT, LUNA with SOL price down 97% from peak — Is a rebound possible? SOL price jumped 20% after falling to its worst level since February 2021 with Solana’s technicals suggesting that more upside is possible.Dec 30, 2022Yashu Gola
Two crypto-related ETFs were the worst-performing in Australia for 2022ETFs tracking crypto companies have seen significant drawdowns over the year as a result of major macroeconomic headwinds.Dec 30, 2022Jesse Coghlan
SBF met with Biden’s senior advisers 2 months before FTX’s collapse: ReportThe FTX founder met with senior White House officials at least four times in 2022.Dec 30, 2022Luke Huigsloot
Non-US FTX customers want private info redacted from bankruptcy filings The group stressed that publicly revealing the names and private information of customers runs the potential risk of identity theft, targeted attacks and “other injury.”Dec 30, 2022Brian Quarmby
Turkey’s central bank completes first CBDC test with more to come in 2023After recently completing its first payment transactions using a central bank digital currency, the Turkish central bank is pushing ahead with more tests over 2023.Dec 30, 2022Ciaran Lyons
Former Chinese central banker says digital yuan ‘usage has been low’A former China central banker said cumulative e-CNY transactions only crossed $14 billion in two years, adding the results were “not ideal.”Dec 30, 2022Jesse Coghlan
‘Everything bubble’ bursts: Worst year for US stocks and bonds since 1932While the crypto markets have taken a bashing in 2022, it hasn’t exactly been rosy for US stocks, bonds and real estate either.Dec 30, 2022Luke Huigsloot
Mike Novogratz calls Helios a ‘transformative acquisition’ for Galaxy The Galaxy CEO seems unfazed by the carnage in the BTC mining sector this year, and outlined that the firm is looking to significantly ramp up its mining initiatives.Dec 30, 2022Brian Quarmby
Crypto’s recovery requires more aggressive solutions to fraudAfter 2022, we need to do more to assure skeptical users that they can invest in cryptocurrency without fearing that their funds will be lost.Dec 30, 2022Riccardo Pellegrini
The 10 largest crypto hacks and exploits in 2022 saw $2.1B stolenJust the top 10 major cryptocurrency exploits garnered over $2 billion for malicious actors in a year that was marred with bankruptcies and collapses.Dec 30, 2022Jesse Coghlan
Vader will shut down stablecoin USDV, cannot find a ‘breakthrough’The remaining treasury will be distributed to users through a redemption app until June, according to the protocol.Dec 29, 2022Tom Blackstone
False alarm: DOJ did not classify MNGO as a commodityAvi Eisenberg’s arrest on commodities fraud charges for the Mango Markets exploit raised eyebrows on crypto Twitter and required some processing to work through its intricacies.Dec 29, 2022Derek Andersen
Dogecoin devs deny rumor of immediate PoS switch following community concernThe denial was made after critics said the team was going to “kill scrypt miners.”Dec 29, 2022Tom Blackstone
Prosecutors unlikely to offer Sam Bankman-Fried a favorable plea deal, says lawyerFormer FTX CEO may not be able to offset the two counts of wire fraud and six counts of conspiracy he faces with the credits by entering a guilty plea.Dec 29, 2022Ana Paula Pereira
Bank of India report calls for regulatory coordination on crypto market challengesThe RBI’s latest financial stability report accentuated the negative about cryptocurrency and reminds the world that India is looking for global action on crypto regulation.Dec 29, 2022Derek Andersen
FTX’s Liquid exchange hopes to return customer assets next year The exchange said it intends to outline further details in a report next month.Dec 29, 2022Judith BannermanQuist
Over 1,400 Chinese firms operating in blockchain industry, national whitepaper showsDespite partial crypto bans, the Chinese government has included blockchain technology in official state development policy.Dec 29, 2022Zhiyuan Sun
An overview of the metaverse in 2022 Metaverse adoption has slowed down in 2022, but investors’ and developers’ enthusiasm remains. Here’s an overview of the tech’s last 12 months.Dec 29, 2022Emilia La Capra
Chinese Communist Party official pleads guilty to helping Bitcoin minersXiao Yi, Communist Party secretary of the City of Fuzhou, financially aided Bitcoin miners between 2017 and 2021.Dec 29, 2022Zhiyuan Sun
BTC price preserves $16.5K, but funding rates raise risk of new Bitcoin lowsBitcoin is fooling no one with its current behavior, with bearish takes everywhere and the yearly close just two days away.Dec 29, 2022William Suberg
Robinhood shares claimed by BlockFi and FTX may move to a neutral brokerBankruptcy judge Michael Kaplan said that on Jan. 9, he will review if the shares should be transferred to a neutral broker.Dec 29, 2022Ezra Reguerra
Blockchain analytics unable to prevent FTX-level illicit schemesBlockchain tracker Whale Alert attempted to scan FTX’s historical balance checks to find out whether it was possible to spot the collapse sooner.Dec 29, 2022Helen Partz
BMW taps Coinweb and BNB chain for blockchain loyalty program BMW will integrate decentralized tech in two phases- first in its daily operations to eliminate complex paperwork, and the second phase would see the development of a customer loyalty program.Dec 29, 2022Prashant Jha
70% of unregulated exchange transactions are wash trading: NBER studyThe researchers found that in some exchanges, the wash trading volume can go as high as 80%.Dec 29, 2022Ezra Reguerra
Fiji elects pro-Bitcoin prime minister Sitiveni RabukaFiji elects a pro-Bitcoin prime minister, signaling a positive future for Bitcoin adoption in the pacific island nation.Dec 29, 2022Joe Hall
Alameda wallets funnel over $1.7M via crypto mixers overnightData negates the possibility of liquidators behind the fund transfers due to the use of mixing tools and extensive planning to hide transaction paths.Dec 29, 2022Prashant Jha
MicroStrategy Bitcoin purchase divides the crypto communityMany praised the move, while others brought up some potential negative effects of one entity holding a lot of Bitcoin.Dec 29, 2022Ezra Reguerra
Celsius wants to extend the deadline for claims as lawyer fees mountAdministrative expenses from the bankruptcy proceedings have already topped $53 million, and continued delays are chipping away at Celsius’ estate.Dec 29, 2022Luke Huigsloot
3Commas API leak victims demand refunds and apology for 'gaslighting' 3Commas finally admitted there was an API leak, after months of refuting community reports that it had occurred. Users were not happy about being "gaslighted."Dec 29, 2022Brian Quarmby