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Crypto Markets Drop $60 Billion As Investors Fear Correction Is Coming
https://decrypt.co/53713/crypto-markets-drop-60-billion-as-investors-fear-correction-is-coming

Billions were wiped from Bitcoin and the broader crypto market cap as fears of a bear market begin to grip traders.
Kim Dotcom 'Officially' Joins the Bitcoin Cash Movement
https://decrypt.co/53718/kim-dotcom-officially-joins-the-bitcoin-cash-movement

The controversial political activist has long been involved with the Bitcoin Cash community but now wants to make it more popular.
The FCA Has 5 Entirely Reasonable Concerns About Cryptocurrency
https://decrypt.co/53721/the-fca-has-5-entirely-reasonable-concerns-about-cryptocurrency

The Financial Conduct Authority has urged consumers to do their research and assess the risks when dealing with cryptocurrencies.
Elon Musk’s Endorsement Pushes Signal to Top of App Charts
https://decrypt.co/53730/elon-musks-endorsement-pushes-signal-to-top-of-app-charts

Privacy-focused messaging app Signal takes the lead after being endorsed by Elon Musk, Edward Snowden, and other famous figures.
Bitcoin Custodian Bakkt Will Go Public at $2.1 Billion Valuation
https://decrypt.co/53738/bitcoin-custodian-bakkt-will-go-public-at-2-1-billion-valuation

Intercontinental Exchange-backed Bakkt will go public around three years after it was first launched.
Banks Were Fined $15 Billion in 2020, Study Finds
https://decrypt.co/53739/banks-were-fined-15-billion-in-2020-study-finds

US banks paid out over $12 billion, with Goldman Sachs racking up a $6 billion bill.
Bitcoin Price Suffers Biggest Daily Drop in History
https://decrypt.co/53742/bitcoins-price-suffers-biggest-daily-drop-ever

Bitcoin bulls were celebrating its surge past $40,000 when the inevitable happened.
‘Bitcoin is Amazon’ in Early 2000s, Says Former Trump Advisor
https://decrypt.co/53747/bitcoin-is-amazon-in-early-2000s-says-former-trump-advisor

SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci considered various scenarios where Bitcoin’s price could rise to $400,000.
Ethereum’s Second-Largest Crash Brings Price Below $1,000
https://decrypt.co/53767/ethereum-second-largest-crash-price-below-1000

It’s been a rough day for cryptocurrency investors, especially for anyone who bought Ethereum in the last week.
Pay This Hacker Bitcoin or Your Penis Stays in the Cage
https://decrypt.co/53778/hacker-bitcoin-penis-cage-cellmate-chastity

An attacker has reportedly seized control of the internet-connected, genital-trapping devices and demanded payment in crypto.
Crypto Twitter Divided Following Trump's Social Media Ban
https://decrypt.co/53780/crypto-twitter-divided-following-trumps-twitter-ban

The President's deplatforming by social media firms has sparked debate among the crypto community over the sweeping powers afforded to tech companies.
How Bitcoin Privacy Wallet Wasabi Withstood an Attack on Tor
https://decrypt.co/53795/bitcoin-privacy-wallet-wasabi-attack-tor

A bug that took down certain Tor sites didn’t cause much trouble to one privacy wallet that relied on its services. Here’s how.
The Deplatforming of Parler Is a Boon for Bitcoin-friendly Gab
https://decrypt.co/53807/the-deplatforming-of-parler-is-a-boon-for-bitcoin-friendly-gab

Parler and Gab both refer to themselves “free speech” social networks. But one is offline and the other is gaining users.
Institutional Investors Unfazed by Bitcoin Price Crash
https://decrypt.co/53816/institutional-investors-unfazed-by-bitcoin-crash

Crypto financiers are unemotional about Bitcoin’s crash.
New OCC Regulations a 'Double-edged Sword for Crypto Sector'
https://decrypt.co/53821/new-occ-regulations-a-double-edged-sword-for-crypto-sector

Sorting out the winners and losers of the OCC's cryptocurrency letter.
PayPal Hits $240 Million in Crypto Trading As Markets Recover
https://decrypt.co/53829/paypal-hits-240-million-in-crypto-trading-as-markets-recover

PayPal records its highest ever crypto volume in one day as global market cap re-takes $1 trillion. Wall Street saw modest losses.
The First Bitcoin Transaction Was Sent to Hal Finney 12 Years Ago
https://decrypt.co/53727/the-first-bitcoin-transaction-was-sent-to-hal-finney-12-years-ago

Hal Finney was the first-ever recipient of Bitcoin—a historic event that proved the network did work in reality.
What is Dogecoin (DOGE)? How To Buy It (2021)
https://decrypt.co/5678/dogecoin-crypto-cryptocurrency-guide-how-to-buy

Dogecoin is a peer-to-peer cryptocurrency based on a popular Internet meme. The token started off as a joke, but it's become a serious proposition.
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust is Open to New Investors Again
https://decrypt.co/53839/grayscale-bitcoin-trust-is-open-to-new-investors-again

The Grayscale fund temporarily stopped onboarding new investors before the new year.
Telegram Sees 25 Million New Users in 72 Hours
https://decrypt.co/53847/telegram-sees-25-million-new-users-in-72-hours

Messaging app Telegram has seen a massive surge in new users, largely by those concerned about their privacy.
What is USDC? Beginner's Guide (2021)
https://decrypt.co/5716/what-is-us-dollar-coin-usdc

US Dollar Coin (USDC) is a stablecoin—a cryptocurrency token pegged to the value of a real-world asset, in this case the US Dollar.