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Bitcoin mining likely didn't contribute to Texas' power outages, says expert
Kristy-Leigh Minehan said the state doesn't currently have enough mining infrastructure to cause significant problems for the power supply.
Layer-2 race heats up as Loopring (LRC) price gains 430% in 2021
Loopring’s increasing DEX volume and token price show the project is emerging as one of the leading layer-two solutions working to address the high gas fees on the Ethereum network.
North America’s first Bitcoin ETF sees explosive debut with $564M in assets
The Purpose Bitcoin exchange-traded fund has been a roaring success since its debut last week.
Aave and Balancer announce hybrid AMM liquidity pool & lending product
In what may become an industry standard, unused liquidity from Balancer will be deposited into Aave, significantly increasing depositor yield.
Pro traders went long as Bitcoin fell to $45K, liquidating $5.9B in futures
Data shows pro traders opened new leveraged long positions even as Bitcoin price dropped to $45,000 and $5. 9 billion in futures contracts were liquidated.
Twitter CEO donates 1 BTC to Bitcoin core development non-profit
Brink, a fledgling Bitcoin non-profit outfit, got the nod from Jack Dorsey via a BTC donation.
US Education Department promotes putting student records on blockchain
A new government-funded challenge seeks blockchain-based solutions to simplify educational data sharing, but implementation could take time.
DeFi will provide good regulatory test for SEC, says Commissioner Peirce
The SEC commissioner described the DeFi space as "a work in process" but overall "alluring. ".
M31 Capital is looking to launch a new Bitcoin hedge fund
The M31 Capital Bitcoin Access Fund could provide institutional investors with another avenue for investing in BTC.
Crossing the crypto chasm: Paving the way to mass adoption
As cryptocurrency pushes toward the mainstream, raising general public understanding is essential to gain mass adoption.
Bitwise assets under management hit $1B, fueled by professional investors
Assets under management have doubled since the fourth quarter, highlighting growing mainstream adoption of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
1 billion people will store life savings on their phone in Bitcoin by 2026 — MicroStrategy CEO
The next five years will see the first billion people opting to store their wealth using Bitcoin simply using mobile devices, says the MicroStrategy CEO.
The United Arab Emirates chase crypto and blockchain adoption
UAE regulators are looking to develop a comprehensive crypto governance framework as part of its 2021 business agenda.
Cointelegraph Consulting: Research outlines how DeFi can merge with traditional finance
New research finds that regulated financial institutions can interface with decentralized finance via digital asset marketplaces.
Francis Suarez, Miami’s pro-crypto mayor, to appear on Blockchain & Booze tonight
As Miami becomes the hottest spot in America for crypto, Mayor Suarez wants to know: "How can I help?" But will he actually be swigging Miami Vice cocktails?.
India’s Warren Buffet says Bitcoin hangover will be worse than the party
The man known as India's Warren Buffet is eager for a blanket ban on all cryptocurrencies and believes the Bitcoin “party” will result in a terrible hangover for investors.
ECB wants final say on the legal status of private stablecoins in the EU
The European Central Bank has demanded veto power from lawmakers in the European Union over private stablecoin projects like Diem.
Tether to report reserves and pay $18.5M fine after settlement with NYAG
New York regulators are forcing Tether to be fully transparent about its reserves, at the cost of not serving New York residents.
Swedish regulators warn consumers against crypto as markets tumble
Sweden's financial regulator thinks retail investors should stay away from financial products that have volatile cryptocurrencies as their underlying asset.
Air France pilots blockchain-based COVID-19 travel system
Air France is set to trial a blockchain-based system for verifying COVID-19 test results for its passengers.