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2021-02-11 02:00:08 ​​Coincidence? Company stocks rise after they buy Bitcoin as a reserve, & Other News

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Bitcoin is a 'masterpiece of monetary engineering' Michael Saylor tells Austin Davis
Michael Saylor, CEO of MicroStrategy, applies his training in thermodynamics to Bitcoin in an exclusive interview with Bitcoin pioneer and futurist Austin Davis.

Coincidence? Company stocks rise after they buy Bitcoin as a reserve
The market caps of most companies that bought Bitcoin have increased recently, but is that solely thanks to BTC?

"We don't plan to invest in Bitcoin," says CEO of company that made the Pontiac Aztek
General Motors once had a chance to dominate electric vehicle sales — but it killed the EV1 instead. Will its dismissal of Bitcoin cost it as dearly? Open / Comment

2021-02-10 02:00:10 ​​Ethereum hits a new all-time high as CME futures go live, & Other News

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‘The wealthiest time of my life was the most miserable’: Peter McCormack
He's made and lost a small fortune twice now, and endured drug addiction, divorce and crippling panic attacks — Bitcoin podcaster Peter McCormack's life has been extraordinary.

Can the launch of Colony v2 relieve DeFi’s governance woes?
Years in the making, Colony aims to solve DAO pain points and bring decentralized governance to the masses

Ethereum hits a new all-time high as CME futures go live: Why is ETH price rallying?
The price of ETH, the native cryptocurrency of Ethereum, achieved a record-high on CME launching dedicated futures.

Your craziest crypto story could end up on Cointelegraph
Nearly everyone has a crazy story. Some people lost it all, and some retired after buying Bitcoin early. We and Tradelize want to hear YOUR wildest escapades. There’s prize money and a chance to be interviewed by Cointelegraph! Open / Comment

2021-02-09 02:00:10 ​​Cardano (ADA) price rallies 139% following smart contract implementation, & Other News

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Will Apple be the next company to adopt Bitcoin after Tesla?
"The firm could unlock a multi-billion dollar opportunity with a few clicks," said analyst Paul Steves.

DOGE is 'not a bad look' for crypto users, says Mark Cuban as price surges another 8%
The billionaire described the token as “the lowest cost economics teaching tool available” on the market.

Cardano (ADA) price rallies 139% following smart contract implementation
Cardano’s successful testnet integration of smart contract functionality and plans to enter the DeFi space back ADA’s 139% rally.

Crypto Hacks: Crypto Exchange Hacks & Cryptocurrency Hackers
Dive into crypto exchange hack history and find out about cybersecurity, cryptocurrency hackers, exchange refund policy and bank hackers at Cointelegraph. Open / Comment

2021-02-06 02:00:11 ​​Coinbase outage caused crypto purchase issues, not an intentional ban, & Other News

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BlockTower Capital CIO estimates another 9–22 months of bull run for crypto
The crypto gains are coming in, but how long will it last?

Amid ongoing legal proceedings, Bitfinex announces Tether loan repayment
A half-billion dollar loan has been closed out, but multiple court cases grind on.

Coinbase outage caused crypto purchase issues, not an intentional ban
Coinbase posted an in-depth explanation of its Jan. 29 platform difficulties.

SPONSORED: New token tied to value of AAVE aims to simplify DeFi for users
A new DeFi token is being launched which is linked to the value of AAVE, and aims to bring a greater number of crypto enthusiasts to the decentralized finance space. Open / Comment

2021-02-05 02:00:10 ​​New antitrust legislation aims to put an end to tech monopolies in the US, & Other News

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Robinhood reportedly allowing instant deposits for crypto purchases again as DOGE surges
The feature was originally suspended on Jan. 29.

New antitrust legislation aims to put an end to tech monopolies in the US
The era of tech giants buying up their up-and-coming competitors will be over if these senators get their way.

'Ur welcome' — DOGE soars after Elon Musk returns to Twitter... to shill Dogecoin
A sudden reappearance by the Tesla and SpaceX CEO has only one focus: a meme-based altcoin now masquerading as the Lion King.

SPONSORED: High-flying DeFi protocol takes on stablecoins with supply-elastic token
A DeFi protocol says its token provides a level of consistency and stability lacking from traditional stablecoins. Open / Comment

2021-02-04 02:00:05 ​​Yellen convenes SEC, CFTC and Fed leaders on Robinhood question, & Other News

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Mark Cuban issues burn notice on offensive ENS domain
One-upping this crypto troll was no problem for the crypto-savvy billionaire.

Crypto hedge fund refutes JPMorgan’s claim that Bitcoin ETF is short-term negative for BTC
Research from Tyr Capital Arbitrage SP refutes JPMorgan’s claim that a Bitcoin ETF holds negative connotations for BTC's price.

Yellen convenes SEC, CFTC and Fed leaders on Robinhood question
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen faces the first major hurdle of her tenure with the question of how to handle social media-driven security trading.

SPONSORED. The name’s bond, cryptobond: Meet DeFi’s brand-new asset class
The pursuit of short-term rewards in DeFi often creates a vicious cycle that causes healthy projects to collapse. A new asset class aims to tackle this problem. Open / Comment

2021-02-03 02:00:06 ​​Stellar becomes new home of USDC as integration goes live, & Other News

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Mark Cuban talks Bitcoin HODLers and blockchain stocks in recent AMA
"Stocks will be on the blockchain in the future," predicted the billionaire.

Stellar becomes new home of USDC as integration goes live
The Stellar blockchain can be used to pay with USDC, the second-largest stablecoin.

Square's Cash App briefly halts buying AMC and Nokia stock
"This was not Cash App’s decision - we disagree with this move wholeheartedly," tweeted the service.

SPONSORED: Why the crypto world needs to build an Amazon of its own
Building a crypto-focused alternative to Amazon and eBay doesn’t just make it easier to spend digital assets, it can give the unbanked access to capital. Open / Comment

2021-02-02 02:00:10 ​​ARK Invest lays out what it would take for Bitcoin to hit $70K, & Other News

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Cointelegraph announces the Top 100 Notable People in Blockchain 2021
From the obvious to the esoteric, the philanthropic to the acquisitive, and the publicity hounds to the anonymous... here is the most comprehensive list of crypto's most fascinating and influential characters.

Robinhood users are still limited to one GameStop share
As the U.S. SEC looks into how Robinhood has handled GameStop trading, the platform has narrowed its list of restricted stocks.

ARK Invest lays out what it would take for Bitcoin to hit $70K
Bitcoin’s price is supported by “robust network fundamentals,” says ARK Invest. If more companies allocate a portion of their balance sheet to BTC, the price could skyrocket.

SPONSORED. E-commerce boss: What’s the point owning crypto if you can’t spend it?
A new e-commerce platform is vowing to bring crypto payments to retail — all while shaking up the world of lending by offering pawnbroking through the blockchain. Open / Comment

2021-01-30 02:00:05 ​​Elon Musk adds 'Bitcoin' to Twitter bio with 43.7M followers, & Other News

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FTX created a Wall Street Bets index including GME, DOGE and others
The FTX crypto exchange’s new index is called the Wall Street Bets Index.

SEC is looking into Robinhood's handling of GameStop trading
Fearing that recent delistings and volatility "undermine market confidence," the U.S. securities regulator says it is looking into the Robinhood fiasco.

Elon Musk adds 'Bitcoin' to Twitter bio with 43.7M followers
Some of Musk's 43 million followers might have noticed, with Bitcoin rallying nearly 14% in the 30 minutes following his bio update.

SPONSORED: Think you could build a decentralized exchange? This contest is for you
This vibrant blockchain community favors contests over grants — and now, it’s fired the starting gun on an exciting new competition to build its very own DEX. Open / Comment

2021-01-29 02:00:05 ​​DeFi in the spotlight as legacy brokerages break down, & Other News

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Ray Dalio does 180 on Bitcoin, calls it ‘one hell of an invention’
The founder of Bridgewater Associates admits Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies could be a viable hedge against inflation.

Rob from the poor and give to the rich? Robinhood prompts furious backlash after restricting trades
"Robinhood’s entire business model is to cater to the exact people they are now trying to f--- with and scare into selling," said Dave Portnoy.

DeFi in the spotlight as legacy brokerages break down
As retail trust in the stock market comes under strain, DeFi developers champion an alternative system.

SPONSORED: Crypto regulations have unseen benefits for traders, exchange argues
Regulations may seem like an inconvenience for crypto traders, but an exchange argues that they offer far more advantages than meet the eye. Open / Comment