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Crypto Market Forecast: Week of February 7th 2022
A curated weekly summary of forward-focused crypto news that matters. This week, digital assets recover as Bitcoin surges on the b...
North Korean Nuclear Weapons Program Financed in Crypto: Report
A United Nations report has found that nuclear and ballistic missile programs in North Korea rely on financing from crypto.
Despite Volatility, Crypto-Backed Mortgages see Bright Future
Bitcoin, decentralized finance and other crypto products could drive innovation for consumers in real estate mortgages.
Crypto derivatives data signals improving investor sentiment and a possible trend reversal
Money is trickling back into the crypto market and derivatives data suggests that investor confidence is improving as the market f...
Crypto Users and Exchanges Must Now Report Transactions in Colombia
The Colombian government has issued new regulations that force exchanges and individuals to report cryptocurrency transactions to...
The Market's Compass US Index and Sector ETF Study
This is the first publication of the Market’s Compass US Index and Sector ETF Study to be published in our Substack Blog that will...
England’s Manchester United Set to Unveil Tezos Blockchain Shirt Sponsorship, Report
Tezos blockchain has reportedly agreed to a training kit sponsorship with Manchester United in a deal that will see the latter rec...
Cryptocurrency Theft Remains Key Revenue Source for North Korea, UN Report Says
Cyberattacks on cryptocurrency exchanges have been a major source of funds for North Korea in the past year, a United Nations repo...
Russian Government to Present Regulatory Scenarios for Cryptocurrencies Within a Week, Report
The federal government of Russia should be ready with different regulatory scenarios for the country’s crypto market by the end of...
Report: Andreessen Horowitz Seeks an Investment in Bored Ape Yacht Club
Two reports claim that the creators of the popular non-fungible token (NFT) project Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) are in talks of ra...
Technical Analysis: Gala Jumps 37% Higher, as Crypto Bulls Return
During the weekend, when bitcoin rose to a two-week high, it was Gala that stole the show after climbing 37%. Bulls returned to ac...
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston and MIT Release Central Bank Digital Currency Research and Open-Source Code
The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have jointly published the initial findings...
Myanmar’s military government considers launching digital currency: Report
Major General Zaw Min Tun said rolling out a digital currency would "help improve financial activities in Myanmar."
Majority of US consumers say no to Meta owning metaverse data: Survey
Eighty-seven percent of respondents said they would switch to full-time gaming in the metaverse if the pay is good.
SIDUS HEROES Receives Investment From Animoca Brands, Alameda Research, Bloktopia, OKEX, Polygon and Master Ventures
PRESS RELEASE. February 04th – Sydney, Australia: SIDUS HEROES, the play-to-earn, blockchain, MMORPG game, announced today that it...