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⁠Square bought more Bitcoin, almost doubling its holdings Jack Dorsey’s Square now owns roughly 3,318 more BTC.

⁠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.

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⁠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 fe…

⁠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

⁠Russian Orthodox Church will not accept Bitcoin in offering plate A church spokesperson said it was also unlikely the church would release its own digital currency.

⁠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…

⁠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.

⁠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.

​​Fintech platform brings beauty and functionality to crypto payments A fintech platform enables retailers to accept crypto payments through a sleek point-of-sale terminal that’s fast, inexpensive, and beautifully design…

⁠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 M…

⁠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.

⁠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 terrib…

⁠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 as…

⁠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.

⁠Bitcoin mining operator Northern Data reportedly considering $500M IPO Swiss investment bank Credit Suisse is reportedly backing German Bitcoin mining operator Northern Data in its $500 million IPO.

⁠Major Asian banks unite to form ‘multiple’ CBDC pact on blockchain Some of Asia's largest banking institutions are working together on a “multiple” CBDC project, designed to cross borders and navigate regulations easier…

⁠Bitcoin falls to $45K in sequel to 20% BTC price crash A failed rebound above $50,000 looks to flip the level back to resistance as $47,000 becomes a new price focus.

⁠State Bank of India joins JPMorgan’s blockchain payments network A major government-owned bank, the State Bank of India, has become the first Indian bank to join JPMorgan’s blockchain network Liink.

⁠Bill Gates warns Bitcoin buyers: If you have less money than Elon Musk — watch out! The Microsoft founder thinks anyone with less money than the world's richest man should “watch out” when it comes to Bitcoin.