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⁠Ethereum layer-two network to offer batched Tether payments Hermez, an Ethereum scaling solution, has partnered with Tether to offer cheaper Tether transactions via zero-knowledge rollups.

⁠Bakkt crypto exchange to debut on stock markets through SPAC ICE's Bakkt institutional exchange will launch on stock markets at a possible $2.1 billion valuation.

​​Binance-backed tokenized hardware wallet offers powerful DeFi and NFT features A tokenized hardware wallet backed by Binance offers support for thousands of assets, including major cryptocurrencies, DeFi tokens and NFT…

⁠Korea’s Shinhan Bank makes strategic investment in crypto custody consortium South Korea’s Shinhan Bank has invested in a crypto custody service backed by local crypto exchange Korbit.

⁠IOTA blockchain used to track COVID-19 test results at Frankfurt Airport Ubrich GmbH is providing a solution using IOTA to the Frankfurt Airport Corona Testing Center.

⁠Bitcoin whales are profiting as 'weak hands' sell BTC throughout $40K bull run High or low, Bitcoin is still being shaken out of small investors and flowing to "millionaire" wallets, data confirms this week.

⁠State-owned Chinese bank rolls out ATMs for digital yuan The Agricultural Bank of China has launched an ATM pilot program that enables citizens to convert cash and savings to and from the digital yuan.

⁠BTC price eyes 30% correction: 5 things to watch in Bitcoin this week A strengthening dollar combines with profit-taking by miners to create a "short-term bearish" environment for Bitcoin.

⁠South Korean gaming conglomerate Nexon denies plans to acquire Bithumb Reports last week had claimed that Nexon was poised to acquire the exchange at an evaluated price of roughly $460 million.

⁠FCA warns of crypto investment risks as Bitcoin dives below $33K The Financial Conduct Authority has warned the public about crypto investment as Bitcoin dove below $33,000.

⁠Crypto user recovers long-lost private keys to access $4M in Bitcoin Even with their newfound fortune, the lucky student said they will avoid “expensive luxuries” like a new car or house.

⁠‘Wen $DIGG?’ Badger DAO preps for hotly anticipated synthetic BTC launch Badger DAO founder Chris Spadafora on bringing a long-awaited product to market and building for the future

⁠Bar owner wants to sell two NYC watering holes for $1M in Bitcoin "I’m hoping to catch one of these crypto dudes who always wanted to own a bar," said Patrick Hughes.

⁠Daniel Larimer, CTO of EOSIO developers block.one, resigns In a short blog post on EOS social media platform Voice, Larimer hinted at future social media development

⁠Regulators dial up the heat: Dash, ZEC and Monero reach boiling point? Can privacy coins be better managed to satisfy both law enforcement interests and those who like the greater anonymity they provide?

⁠Proposal seeks to overhaul Aave’s $375 million Safety Module Big changes are coming to DeFi’s second-largest protocol and its $375 million insurance pool

⁠Top crypto mergers and acquisitions of 2020 Amid the chaos that was 2020, crypto companies inked almost $700 million worth of mergers and acquisitions.

⁠THORChain (RUNE) rallies 35% as the entire DeFi sector turns bullish Successful cross-chain integrations, a thriving community and renewed interest in DeFi projects back THORChain’s current rally.

⁠Traders flock into altcoins as Bitcoin price trades sideways Altcoins are surging higher as Bitcoin price consolidates and the prospect of a $3 trillion economic stimulus package sparks confidence in crypto investors.

⁠Experts: gold outflows are pushing Bitcoin higher Gold's prospects seem to dim as Bitcoin's glitter

⁠Sushiswap reveals ambitious 2021 roadmap In a reveal that set cryptotwitter ablaze, Sushiswap lays the foundation for a strong 2021

⁠Bitcoin turning 12: From the Genesis block to Wall Street adoption The Bitcoin network as we know it today officially kicked off exactly 12 years ago when Satoshi Nakamoto released the first software client.

⁠As Biden preps $3T stimulus, Bitcoin could be set to erupt Biden’s fiscal stimulus plan could send the BTC price rocketing higher.

⁠XRP price must break this key resistance to regain bullish momentum The price of XRP is showing bullish signs in the short term despite the ongoing SEC lawsuit against Ripple.

⁠Brace for impact? After hitting $42K, Bitcoin price volatility may rise Bitcoin whales are selling while buyers in the U.S. are accumulating, who will get the upper hand, and where will BTC’s price go next?

⁠Are Bitcoin miners bullish? BTC miners face biggest difficulty bump in 3 months The average amount of Bitcoin miners are selling continues to decrease gradually.

⁠Bitcoin price volatility spikes as BTC whales sell each new high Data suggest Bitcoin’s price drops at each new all-time high are the result of “mega whales” selling into liquidity.

⁠Chamath Palihapitiya sees Bitcoin as insurance against uncertainty "The fabric of society is frayed," said the former Facebook exec.

⁠Morgan Stanley buys 10% stake in Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy MicroStrategy's massive push into Bitcoin is paying off, with shares skyrocketing and huge new investment from Morgan Stanley.

⁠Altcoins sell-off as traders jostle to hold Bitcoin price above $40K Bitcoin bulls fight to hold the $40,000 level as support while many altcoins sell-off due to profit taking.