What Are The Most Important DeFi Protocols?
DeFi protocols are autonomous programs encoded into smart contracts either on Ethereum or a similar blockchain ecosystem.
SEC Investigating Crypto Exchange Kraken Over Securities Violations
The crypto exchange is the latest to be targeted by the SEC, according to reports.
Crypto ATM Provider Coin Cloud Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Coin Cloud’s bankruptcy filing comes as the once booming crypto ATM industry has found its growth significantly slowed.
The Sandbox Soars 24%, Leading Metaverse Token Rally
Several metaverse-related tokens are flying high on Wednesday, with The Sanbox's SAND posting 24% gains over the day.
BIS Project 'Pyxtrial' Developing Tool to Monitor Stablecoin Reserves
Of the various crypto projects under the BIS umbrella, Pyxtrial is developing a platform to "better monitor stablecoin's balance sheets."
Will There Be Crypto Ads in the Super Bowl This Year?
Crypto firms gobbled up airtime in 2022, but they will be significantly less visible this time around.
Firms Unlawfully Advertising Crypto in UK Could Face Jail Time: FCA
Firms marketing crypto in any form will need to be regulated by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority or face legal liability.
Why Rug Radio Held Off on a PFP Drop—Until Now
The founder and co-CEO said he didn’t want his platform’s fans to change their PFPs to promote its brand.
FTM Soars 35% on the Week as Fantom Preps Stablecoin Relaunch
It's been another big week for Fantom and its native FTM token after the project outlined plans to revive its native stablecoin.
This Week in Coins: Bitcoin Barely Budges, But Render and SHIB Surge
Bitcoin and Ethereum made moderate moves this week, but other large-cap coins posted sizable gains—including Shiba Inu.
Jack Dorsey-Backed Decentralized Twitter Alternative Damus Banned in China
The app, which had only debuted Tuesday, is built atop Nostr, a decentralized social media protocol.
Crypto Exchange Bittrex Lays Off 83 Employees Across ‘Most Departments’
The Seattle-based crypto exchange Bittrex joins the growing list of firms slicing their headcounts over the past month.
Chainalysis Says It’s ‘Well Capitalized’ Amid Latest Workforce Cut
The most recent layoffs at Chainalysis will impact the sleuthing firm’s sales and marketing sector, a spokesperson said.
LBC Token Soars 80% as SEC Says Secondary Token Sales Are Not Securities
The latest twist in the SEC case against LBRY also raised hope for XRP holders, a community that has locked horns with the regulator for similar reasons.
Ethereum Set to Trial Staking Withdrawals on Shanghai Testnet
A dress rehearsal for the network’s highly anticipated upgrade will allow staking firms and crypto exchanges to test users’ ability to withdraw staked ETH.
Voyager Users Will Need Binance US Accounts to Get Their Money Back
Voyager and Binance US wrote in a court filing that they expect the deal to close and payments to begin in March.
SEC Hits Kraken With $30 Million Fine, Orders Crypto Exchange to Halt Staking
San Francisco-based crypto exchange Kraken has agreed to pay the SEC $30 million and halt its staking service, the SEC announced today.
Ready to GHO? Aave Launches Native Stablecoin on Ethereum Testnet
Aave’s foray into stablecoins inches closer as the DeFi giant launched its dollar-pegged GHO token on Ethereum’s Goerli testnet today.
Are Regulators Taking Aim at Crypto Staking? Rumors Suggest New SEC Scrutiny
A Twitter thread by Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has renewed fears that the Feds could clamp down on staking.
Cryptex Finance's New Index Token to Track Top 10 NFT Collections
Using price feed data from Chainlink and Coinbase, the JPEGz index token offers users access to ten of the leading NFT projects on the market.
'Uniswap Controlled by a16z?': Crypto Twitter Split Over VC Firm's Governance Move
With less than 2% of voting power, a16z’s attempt to influence an on-chain vote on Uniswap looks worse than it actually is.
FTX Wants Politicians, PACs to Return Donations—And May Sue to Recover Funds
The public request echoed previous statements but set a February deadline.
Institutional Traders Shifting Attention from Blockchain to AI: JP Morgan
Nearly three out of four institutional traders "have no plans to trade crypto."
This Week on Crypto Twitter: Sam Bankman-Fried Emailed Witnesses and Bought “Cumrocket” Tokens
The FTX saga enters a weird(er) phase, and jilted influencers decry a Rally rugpull.
Bitcoin NFT Mints Are Rising—But So Are Transaction Fees
Bitcoin users are putting assets on-chain, similar to NFTs on Ethereum, but there’s a cost to the increased activity.
Logan Paul Faces ‘Rug Pull’ Class-Action Lawsuit Over CryptoZoo NFTs
The online influencer faces accusations that he helped to raise funds for an animal-themed NFT game that “never existed.”
Bitcoin: Will It Run Doom? Kinda
Bitcoin enthusiasts are uploading content to the blockchain as “inscriptions” akin to NFTs—including a playable clone of classic shooter, Doom.
Is Anyone Using Helium? Nova Labs’ New IoT Push May Provide Answers
Helium co-founder Amir Haleem details plans to bring big companies to the crypto wireless network amid concerns over adoption.
Steve Aoki, Seth Green Will Let NFT Holders Shape Animated Short
Shibuya, the Web3 video platform from artist pplpleasr, will host the stop-motion short that lets NFT owners call the shots.
Celsius Problems 'Dated Back to at Least 2020': Examiner’s Report
The 467-page report on Celsius alleges how one of the industry’s biggest retail lenders became one of its top borrowers.