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⁠Social platform behind ‘retail short squeeze’ launches crypto trading Stocktwits plans to expand its crypto trading services by launching U.S. equity trading and crypto derivatives trading in the coming months.

⁠New gold-based stablecoin by trading giant Mitsui reportedly on the way Mitsui is reportedly planning to launch its gold-pegged stablecoin ahead of DCJPY, another major Japanese stablecoin project.

⁠Bitcoin price bounces after Amazon stock gains 15% in US tech comeback Relief for embattled U.S. tech stocks injects fresh energy in Bitcoin and altcoins, with Ethereum reaching two-week highs.

⁠NFT battles: Nike takes seller of unlicensed NFT sneakers to the court StockX is an online reseller estimated to be worth $3.8 billion, and NFT sneakers in dispute are still online.

⁠Tezos scores $27M deal with Man United, Baby Doge backs Hoffenheim EPL giant, Manchester United is set to announce a partnership with blockchain platform, Tezos, and Baby Doge has struck a deal with a German professiona…

⁠A metaphor? NYC 'solid gold cube' crypto promo turns out to be hollow “To bring attention to the upcoming launch of his new cryptocurrency, German artist Niclas Castello erected this cube in Central Park, where 125 peop…

⁠Japanese government considers relaxing strict coin listing rules If passed, the rules reform could make it easier for domestic exchanges to list more crypto without needing to go through a long screening process.

⁠Aussie competition watchdog investigating Meta over crypto scam ads The news comes only one day after billionaire Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest announced he would be mounting legal action against the social media giant.

⁠Fed and MIT's CBDC research: Distributed Ledger tech has ‘downsides’ The researchers published results from “Project Hamilton,” which was first announced in 2020 to explore the use of existing and new tech to build and…

⁠Rise of Web3: Metaverse tokens surge as Meta’s share price plunges Decentralized Metaverse tokens have made steady gains this week, despite a dump in the stock price of Meta Platforms.

⁠3 reasons why Telos (TLOS) price hit a new all-time high TLOS rallied 229% off its January low after new partnerships and the launch of several NFT and DeFi applications caught investors’ attention.

⁠Reports Bored Ape creator in talks with A16z: Potential valuation $5B Garnering interest from one of Silicon Valley's top VC’s, Bored Ape Yacht Club creator Yuga Labs, may be eyeing a $5 billion valuation.

​​Decentralized brokerage protocol aims to unite DEXs and lending into a new TradeFi ecosystem Indian leader in metaverse development gives NFTs utility in user-generated gaming platform on Web 3.0. #Sponsored

⁠South Park destroys Matt Damon's Crypto.com ad in season premiere “We just have to be brave... But not too brave or else Matt Damon will come and take all our money," said characters on the animated series, hinting at t…

⁠Bitcoin bulls may ignore Friday’s $730M options expiry by saving their energy for $40K Bitcoin price is no longer in reach of $40,000, but data shows bulls are willing to take a few short-term losses in order to strengt…

⁠EXILE’s Daniel Eilemberg talks reimagining IP when building a multimedia franchise Could blockchain technology and NFT collections have what it takes to go up against the established media forces, like Hollywood?

⁠Jump Crypto replenishes funds from $320M Wormhole hack in largest-ever DeFi 'bailout' The venture capital firm dug into its own pockets to restore trust in the Wormhole ecosystem.

⁠Crypto Biz: The crypto industry is more bullish than the Bitcoin charts, Jan. 27-Feb. 2 Venture funds flush with cash are pouring millions of dollars into blockchain startups. And you’re worried about short-term price a…

⁠Immutable X (IMX) price soars after GameStop partnership and new project launches A handful of newly launched projects and today’s GameStop partnership announcement catalyzed a strong rebound in IMX price.

​​How a game engine for DeFi could facilitate accelerated development Like gaming development was revolutionized in the 90s, so might DeFi with the right programming language and engine. #Sponsored

⁠Coinbase users can receive US tax refunds in crypto as part of TurboTax deal The exchange said users could send the funds to their Coinbase accounts in fiat, or automatically convert it to crypto with no trading fees.

⁠Nintendo considering ways to utilize NFTs in a way that doesn't diminish 'joy' The developer of Super Mario and Pokemon franchises cares more about providing a good experience for its players than winning a console race…

⁠OpenSea monthly volumes top $5B as NFTs continue to mainstream Blue chip NFTs are rallying week-after-week, closing out a strong start to 2022, but what is driving these collections to pump?

⁠Gamestop partners with Immutable X for NFT marketplace, announces $100M grant for creators GameStop will utilize Immutable X's solutions for trading and minting NFTs on its upcoming marketplace, while partnership discus…

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⁠US lawmakers reintroduce bill to stop IRS from taxing crypto transactions under $200 House Representative Suzan DelBene, introducing the latest iteration of the bill, said the United States needs to "ensure that our tax…

​​First publicly listed, purpose-built Lightning Network company launches new accessible platform The first publicly traded Lightning Network company has launched its platform. #Sponsored

⁠Automakers are minting NFTs, but is there a strong use case? Would you buy a car you can’t drive? The latest NFT trend is here, but some are divided on whether it will stick around.

⁠Russian central bank registers nation’s first digital asset manager In late 2021, Bank of Russia deputy governor claimed the bank would allow crypto investment only via foreign firms.

⁠NFT project blankets Texas capital city in pro-crypto billboards “Our goal is that this billboard campaign will plant the seeds of understanding that there’s actually something to crypto,” said Sam Feldman.