Blockchain is the only viable path to privacy and censorship resistance in the 21st centuryDecentralized file-sharing services that Big Tech companies can’t control are the only way internet users will be able to maintain their freedom in the years ahead.Dec 7, 2022Ariel Shapira
Buy the rumor, sell the news? Chainlink (LINK) price drops after staking launchLINK Marines pile in as Chainlink staking launches, but will the event turn out to be a buy the rumor and sell the news event for the altcoin’s price?Dec 7, 2022Kyle White
Crypto consumer protection, proof-of-reserves bills introduced into US CongressNew York Democrat Ritchie Torres introduced the short bills, which are meant to supplement more comprehensive legislation, earlier this month with little fanfare.Dec 7, 2022Derek Andersen
ECB official proposes ban on tokens with an ‘excessive ecological footprint’EU officials previously rejected an outright ban on crypto mining, but the Markets in Crypto Assets bill could require firms to report any potential environmental impact.Dec 7, 2022Turner Wright
Price analysis 12/7: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, ADA, DOGE, MATIC, DOT, LTC, UNIThe current weakness in BTC and major altcoins shows that investor sentiment remains negative and that bears are active at higher levels.Dec 7, 2022Rakesh Upadhyay
Meta ‘powering through’ metaverse plans: Nifty Newsletter, Nov. 30–Dec. 6Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg highlighted that the company is hopeful about the metaverse despite costing billions of dollars.Dec 7, 2022Ezra Reguerra
Binance US eliminates trading fees for Ethereum This announcement comes months after the crypto exchange removed all trading fees for Bitcoin transactions.Dec 7, 2022Judith BannermanQuist
Cardano’s MuesliSwap introduces ‘organic APR,’ drawing praise, criticism The new feature increases token emissions if more liquidity is put into the pool. Crypto Twitter is divided, to say the least.Dec 7, 2022Tom Blackstone
Bitcoin options data shows bulls aiming for $17K BTC price by Friday’s expiryBTC bulls could secure a $130 million profit in the Dec. 9 options expiry, but bears aim to balance the scales by keeping Bitcoin price below $17,000.Dec 7, 2022Marcel Pechman
Rep. Torres asks US GAO to investigate SEC ‘failure’ to protect public against FTXTorres is a crypto supporter who has questioned the performance of the SEC before; he has written new legislation on crypto companies’ proof of reserves and comingling of funds.Dec 7, 2022Derek Andersen
Taylor Swift had a $100M FTX sponsorship deal fall apart prior to its bankruptcy: Report Celebrities in sports and entertainment including comedian Larry David, tennis star Naomi Osaka, NFL quarterback Tom Brady and NBA point guard Stephen Curry promoted FTX.Dec 7, 2022Turner Wright
Ankr deploys $15M to make users whole as Helio stablecoin recovers after exploitHelio Protocol had a total value locked of approximately $90 million before the incident.Dec 7, 2022Zhiyuan Sun
Mazars says users’ BTC reserves on Binance are fully collateralizedThe scope of the AUP was limited to users' BTC holdings on Binance.Dec 7, 2022Zhiyuan Sun
Into the storm: The murky world of cryptocurrency mixersA handful of obfuscation protocols are competing for the user base of OFAC-sanctioned Tornado Cash.Dec 7, 2022Gareth Jenkinson
Decentralized identity: Proving it’s really you in the 21st Century“An NFT of a diploma in your crypto wallet, for instance, would turn into a permanent academic certification.”Dec 7, 2022Andrew Singer
Was the fall of FTX really crypto’s ‘Lehman moment?’ Lehman Brothers’ 2008 collapse nearly brought the world financial system to its knees. Does FTX really compare? Are such analogies even useful?Dec 7, 2022Andrew Singer
Proactive sanctions can help spare the ecosystem: Chainalysis execAndrew Fierman highlighted the nuances of sanctions depending on who is involved, what is at stake and where they’re coming from.Dec 7, 2022Savannah Fortis
Institutional investors still eye crypto despite FTX collapseData from crypto exchange Bitstamp shows that institutional registrations on the trading platform increased by 57% in November.Dec 7, 2022Ezra Reguerra
Bank of Russia wants to ban miners from selling crypto to RussiansThe Russian central bank supports the idea of legalizing the crypto mining business, but only if miners sell their coins to non-residents of Russia.Dec 7, 2022Helen Partz
BTC price hits new December low as Bitcoin dips 2% with Asia stocksBitcoin fails to hold $17,000 as BTC price correlation with Asia stocks stands out on the day.Dec 7, 2022William Suberg
Japan recommends against algorithmic backing in stablecoinsThe potential legal status of the Japanese Financial Service Agency’s recommendation is not clear as the current legislation is silent on algorithmic stablecoins.Dec 7, 2022David Attlee
Decentraland launches virtual property renting for LAND ownersThe metaverse platform announced that users who own LAND within Decentraland can officially rent out the rights to the space through the digital marketplace.Dec 7, 2022Savannah Fortis
Report outlines reasons why stakeholders are against CBDCThe American Banking Banking Association highlighted that a CBDC issued by the U.S. Federal Reserve lacks “compelling use cases.”Dec 7, 2022Ezra Reguerra
US lawmakers want State Department to justify crypto rewards and disclose payoutsThe State Department should submit a report on the use of cryptocurrencies as a viable reward payout with evidence that suggests it’s more encouraging for whistleblowers.Dec 7, 2022Prashant Jha
Gate.io pledges $100M to revive crypto and rebuild investor confidenceWith investors moving their funds away from exchanges into self-custody, market liquidity is an immediate threat to struggling crypto businesses.Dec 7, 2022Arijit Sarkar
3AC subpoenas issued as dispute grows over claims of Terraform dumpThe bankruptcy judge has approved subpoenas aimed at Three Arrows Capital’s leadership, while a new Terra conspiracy has emerged.Dec 7, 2022Felix Ng
Blockstream raises funds for mining expansion at 70% lower company valuationCEO Adam Back said the fresh funding would be invested into expanding the firm’s mining capacity.Dec 7, 2022Martin Young
Nifty News: Winamp adds NFT support, Atari gets physical and moreAtari has teamed up with Pixels.com for physical NFT artworks and Investopedia has given a rundown on NFT tax law.Dec 7, 2022Brian Quarmby
Iran set to freeze bank accounts of women who refuse to wear a hijabIran’s plan to freeze bank accounts reinforces the need for decentralized currencies to exist with cash and CBDCs.Dec 7, 2022Luke Huigsloot
Rep. Cawthorn fined for ethics breach over Let’s Go Brandon token promoThe Ethics Committee couldn’t agree if the Representative sought to profit from his promotions, but he was fined for it regardless and for also not declaring a “gift” of the token.Dec 7, 2022Jesse Coghlan