Listing frenzy! Coinbase adds nearly 100 crypto assets for trading in 2021
DeFi projects, decentralized exchange tokens, stablecoins and NFT gaming: What underpins Coinbase’s extensive token-listing activity this year?
This Week in Coins: AVAX, LUNA Rally While Bitcoin, Ethereum Slip
BTC and ETH had a weak week, while AVAX and LUNA continued their remarkable 2021 surge.
YFI, HXRO and AR post gains even as Bitcoin price dips to $45.5K
Yearn.finance, Hxro and Arweave managed to post positive gains even as BTC and ETH price saw sharp pullbacks.
Reddit’s Co-Founder, Polygon Pledge $200M for Web3 Social Media, Gaming
Alexis Ohanian’s Seven Seven Six VC firm has teamed with Polygon to back projects running on the Ethereum-driven scaling platform.
Kazakhstan’s central bank reports results on CBDC pilot project
The National Bank of Kazakhstan said it plans to present some of the results of the CBDC study to stakeholders in July 2022 and reaching a decision on launching a digital tenge by December.
Tax Firm H&R Block Files Lawsuit Against Square’s Rebrand
H&R Block has filed a complaint against Block, formerly called Square, for infringing on the tax-prep firm’s logo and brand name.
Crypto in the House: Execs on the march, US partisan politics and Web3
A largely proclaimatory meetup generated a positive response, with the industry appearing ready for a busy new year on the Hill.
Crypto Firm Ledn Raises $70M for Bitcoin-Backed Mortgages
Crypto savings and loan platform Ledn is preparing the world’s first Bitcoin-backed mortgage offering after raising $70 million.
White Castle Goes Crypto, Scoops Ethereum Name and Seahams NFT
Another well-known brand has joined the crypto space, with restaurant chain White Castle registering an ENS domain name and buying up a buzzy new NFT.
Russia prioritizes CBDC ruble as overall crypto outlook seems positive
What is the future of cryptocurrencies in Russia, and can a digital ruble really be introduced in the coming years?