Crypto Tops Investor Threats for US Securities Regulators

U.S. state securities regulators have revealed that cryptocurrency investments are their top investor threat this year. “Before you jump into the crypto craze, be mindful that cryptocurrencies and related financial products may... Read more »

Tiny Bitcoin miner defies massive odds to solve a valid block

A single Bitcoin miner from the Solo CK mining pool has defied the odds after successfully adding a new block on the Bitcoin blockchain, taking home 6.25 BTC ($266,000) for their efforts.... Read more »

Elrond acquires payments provider Utrust in a bid to bring crypto to millions of merchants

Elrond, a high-throughput blockchain platform, announced today that it has acquired Utrust, a global cryptocurrency payment solution. In a press release shared with CryptoSlate, the company said that acquiring Utrust will enable... Read more »

OlympusDAO Plummets 25% Amid Market Decline

Key Takeaways OlympusDAO is down 25% amid volatility in the market. Since launching, OlympusDAO has suffered during market crashes. The project has spawned many forks and attracted both fans and critics in... Read more »

UK Lawmakers Form Crypto and Digital Assets Group to Ensure Regulation Supports Innovation

U.K. lawmakers have formed the Crypto and Digital Assets Group to ensure that new rules for the crypto industry support innovation. “We are at a crucial time for the sector as global... Read more »

Bitcoin price surges to $43K, but traders warn that ‘real pain’ is due for altcoins

Bitcoin (BTC) fell slightly into the Wall Street open on Jan. 11 after the largest cryptocurrency failed to crack resistance above $42,000, but fresh comments from U.S. Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell... Read more »

Ethereum-compatible smart contract parachain Moonbeam is live on Polkadot

The day of the long-awaited launch has dawned, as Moonbeam, an Ethereum-compatible smart contract parachain, went live on Polkadot. With the completed launch process, the winner of the second slot auction became... Read more »

Block job postings reveal Jack Dorsey’s Bitcoin plans

In two recent job postings on LinkedIn, Jack Dorsey’s Block (formerly Square) revealed the group’s plans to develop “the next generation of mining ASIC,” and make a hardware wallet for the next... Read more »

Bitfarms Buys the Dip: 1,000 Bitcoin Added to Treasury as BTC Falls While Mining Hardware Prices Remain High

Global bitcoin mining company Bitfarms has bought the dip and added 1,000 bitcoins to its balance sheet while the prices of mining hardware remain high. The company’s corporate treasury now holds more... Read more »

LooksRare Dangles Carrot for OpenSea NFT Collectors

Key Takeaways LooksRare launched today, airdropping its native LOOKS token to OpenSea. OpenSea users who had traded at least 3 ETH between 16 Jun. and 16 Dec., 2021 were eligible for the... Read more »