IMF: Crypto Is No Match for Well-Designed Central Bank Digital Currencies

The managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, says that crypto assets and stablecoins are no match for well-designed central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). “If CBDCs are designed prudently,... Read more »

Does owning cryptocurrency make daters more desirable?

Cryptocurrency has become one of the most widely discussed topics of 2022. As such, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that mentioning “crypto” in an online dating profile may generate additional attention. ... Read more »

This CryptoPunks NFT was sold for 8,000 ETH ($23 million)

A CryptoPunks NFT has been sold at a world record value that supersedes the ETH or USD figures splashed on any other CryptoPunks before — $24 million in Ethereum. CryptoPunk #5822 sold... Read more »

NH Governor Signs Executive Order to Bring ‘Regulatory Certainty’ to Cryptocurrency Industry

The governor of the U.S. state of New Hampshire has signed an executive order establishing a commission on cryptocurrencies and digital assets. “Federal and state governments must work to bring legal and... Read more »

Rare Alien CryptoPunk NFT Sells for $23.7 Million

Key Takeaways Punk #5822, one of nine Aliens in the CryptoPunks NFT collection, has sold for 8,000 Ethereum to Deepak Thapliyal. At a price of $23.7 million, Punk #5822 has broken the... Read more »

BTC, XRP, CRO, FTT, THETA

Bitcoin (BTC) has given back some of its recent gains, but on-chain data resource Ecoinometrics said that whales are accumulating because they believe the price is attractive from a long-term perspective. On the... Read more »

BBC’s controversial documentary about crypto millionaire shows the dangers of mainstream media

Earlier this week, the BBC pulled a documentary about a crypto trader after the Guardian raised questions about the legitimacy of its claims. The U.K. broadcaster quickly removed the documentary from its... Read more »

Intel to Develop Crypto Mining Accelerators, Claims Circuits Will Deliver ‘1000x Better Performance per Watt’

The California-based technology company and the world’s largest semiconductor chip manufacturer by revenue, Intel, has revealed the company will “contribute to the development of blockchain technologies” by offering “energy-efficient accelerators.” Intel executive... Read more »

Bitcoin network hash rate explodes to a new all-time high of 248.11 EH/s

The Bitcoin (BTC) network has recorded a new hash rate all-time high of 248.11M TH/s as of Feb. 12, 2022, further securing the decentralized ecosystem through a growing network of global BTC... Read more »

SEC Working With CFTC on Crypto Regulation, Says Chairman Gensler

The chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, says the securities regulator is working with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on crypto regulation. In addition, he said... Read more »