No ‘blood coin’ for Kevin O’Leary as investor takes stand on Bitcoin energy consumption “Blood coin,” “clean coin” and maybe even “virgin coin” will become commonplace phrases as Bitcoin’s environmental concerns continue to rage.Apr 5, 2021Greg Thomson
Crypto industry got more funding in Q1 2021 than all of last year: ReportThree companies in the crypto and blockchain industry have already raised $1.1 billion this year.Apr 5, 2021Helen Partz
Renowned stock picker believes Bitcoin will eclipse gold’s $10T market cap It seems $600,000 a coin is the minimum target for analysts over at Ark Invest, who believe Bitcoin will match and then surpass the market capitalization of gold.Apr 5, 2021Greg Thomson
Hong Kong Customs seizes 300 crypto mining GPUs in anti-smuggling operationHong Kong Customs intercepted a large volume of pricey exotic foods, cosmetics and dedicated cryptocurrency mining GPUs in its latest successful anti-smuggling action.Apr 5, 2021Marie Huillet
UK prosecutor expects crypto scams to increase, but numbers remain low for now Less than 1% of overall fraud cases relate to cryptocurrency, but that number could be rising in line with Bitcoin and the crypto market’s ascension.Apr 5, 2021Greg Thomson
The big $60K hodl is on: 5 things to watch in Bitcoin this weekNo signs of selling as miners hoard their earnings and institutions keep piling into the latest Bitcoin exposure products to hit the market.Apr 5, 2021William Suberg
Bank of Japan begins first digital currency proof of conceptThe first phase of Japan’s CBDC pilots will have been completed by March 2022, the central bank states.Apr 5, 2021Helen Partz
DeFi aggregator raided by five hackers on launch dayFour malicious hackers and one white hat went to town on ForceDAO during its launch day.Apr 5, 2021Martin Young
Fei Protocol genesis locks up $1 billion in ETH, but LPs could face lossesDespite attracting more than $1 billion, Fei protocol’s genesis event hasn’t been entirely smooth sailing — with LPs facing losses if they withdraw soon.Apr 5, 2021Martin Young
Thai crypto adoption is booming, with volume up 588% since NovemberWhile crypto volumes surge on Thailand’s licensed exchanges, P2P platforms appear to be falling out of favorApr 5, 2021Samuel Haig
Couple gets married on Ethereum blockchain for $587 in transaction fees A Californian couple has used tokenized rings to immortalize their marriage on the Ethereum blockchain.Apr 5, 2021Brian Quarmby
Users of top Indian crypto exchange report seeing '0' funds during outage "The load on our systems are way too much," said CEO Nischal Shetty.Apr 5, 2021Turner Wright
Top 5 cryptocurrencies to watch this week: BTC, ETH, BNB, DOT, EOSThe bullish price action from ETH, BNB, DOT and EOS show that altcoins have capitalized on Bitcoin’s range-bound trading below the $60,000 level.Apr 4, 2021Rakesh Upadhyay
Singapore PM tells followers to 'remain vigilant' on crypto after seeing name used to sell tokens"I have nothing to do with the platform," said Lee Hsien Loong. "It is misleading and done without my permission."Apr 4, 2021Turner Wright
Wen Doggcoin? Snoop Dogg hints at future token offering“Is d-o-g-g similar to d-o-g-e?” asked Snoop.Apr 4, 2021Turner Wright
ReDeFining growth: Innovative trends impact evolution of blockchain techOver time, networks have evolved to cater to different needs, and with Web 3.0, blockchain isn’t just decentralizing power in financial systems.Apr 4, 2021Anupam Varshney
Fei Labs raises 639K ETH in genesis eventThe funds, which are equivalent to roughly $1.3 billion, will be used to bootstrap the Fei decentralized stablecoin.Apr 4, 2021Sam Bourgi
Exploring Venezuela’s crypto ecosystem since the start of the pandemicHere are the events that marked the past year in the Venezuelan crypto space and the opinions of those who experienced them from the inside.Apr 4, 2021Ezio Rojas
Kimchi premium hits 11% — Is Bitcoin now in a 2017-esque retail stage of the cycle?Is a surging premium in South Korea a top signal or a sign that the Bitcoin rally is only getting started?Apr 4, 2021Joseph Young
WEF report suggests women underrepresented in blockchain, points to solutionsA new report from the World Economic Forum shows that the gender gap will take 135.6 years to close due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Apr 4, 2021Rachel Wolfson
DeFi-ing the odds: Why DeFi could rebuild trust in financial servicesWhile legacy finance is losing the people’s trust, decentralized finance is becoming the fair and deserved future of money.Apr 4, 2021Mitchell Demeter
‘Silent crash’ as price floors collapse across NFT spacePrices are plummeting, and some holders might not even know itApr 3, 2021Andrew Thurman
Blockchain-based renewable energy marketplaces gain traction in 2021Blockchain projects focused on optimizing the energy sector are gaining traction as greater emphasis is placed on conservation and efficiency.Apr 3, 2021Jordan Finneseth
Half a billion people just had their Facebook data leakedLeaked information includes phone number, Facebook ID, full name, location, past locations, birthdate, email address, relationship status, and bio.Apr 3, 2021Andrew Thurman
Return of the oracles: Band Protocol, API3 and DIA price soar to new highsOracle tokens gain traction as cross-chain interoperability and new developments in the DeFi sector lure investors away from Bitcoin and NFTs.Apr 3, 2021Jordan Finneseth
NFTs ‘ten times better’ than traditional art, says Beeple’s $69M NFT buyerWinner of landmark auction breaks down his investment thesis on NFTs.Apr 3, 2021Giovanni Pigni
Shopify CEO muses integrating e-commerce giant into DeFi ecosystemShopify's CEO seems to have caught the crypto bug, and it could be a boon for adoption.Apr 3, 2021Andrew Thurman
What you should know before buying or selling an NFT in the USAs more and more individuals will seek to create and invest in NFTs, here is what you should know about them.Apr 3, 2021Carol Goforth
6 Questions for Wes Levitt of Theta Labs“It’s best for Bitcoin if we never find out who Satoshi is/was.”Apr 3, 2021Cointelegraph
Here’s why April may be the best month yet for Bitcoin priceU.S. dollar weakness is painting a bullish short term outlook for Bitcoin in April.Apr 3, 2021Joseph Young