Hodler’s Digest

The mystery around embattled crypto exchange QuadrigaCX deepens, and Facebook acquires a blockchain startup.

Iran could soon release its state-backed coin, and Gemini announces it will complete further security compliance reviews.

Bakkt has announced their first acquisition, and a New Zealand crypto exchange has been hacked.

The network of altcoin Ethereum Classic undergoes a 51 percent attack, and Fortnite removes Monero from their merch store.

A Georgian state senator reports to jail over alleged crypto mining equipment theft, and Bakkt closes a $182.5 million funding round.

Bitcoin Private confirmed the secret creation of an additional 2 million coins, and South Korea rules in favor of Bithumb in investor lawsuit.

Blockstream launches a fifth BTC blockchain satellite into space, and a report accuses many exchanges of wash trading.

The CEO of Mt. Gox is facing ten-years in Japan for embezzlement charges, and ASIC mining rigs are struggling to make a profit.

The United States SEC has delayed their Bitcoin ETF decision yet again, and Venezuela’s Petro is raised 150 percent in value.

Ohio businesses can soon pay taxes in Bitcoin, while Nasdaq looks ahead to a Bitcoin futures launch.

KPMG releases a report that remains bullish on cryptocurrencies, while Bakkt announces a target launch date for the end of January.

The head of the IMF suggests looking into central bank issued digital currencies, while a Swiss stablecoin gets Sharia certified.

The central bank is China comes out against crypto air drops, while a flood of fake Elon Musks take Twitter promising crypto giveaways.

This week in crypto, T.I. is sued for allegedly pumping and dumping a token, and Charlie Shrem is sued for alleged theft of 5,000 BTC.

Bakkt BTC futures are tentatively set to launch in December, while New York regulators give Coinbase the green light for custody services.