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.

Here's Why Coinbase Keeps Going Down During Bitcoin Rallies
https://decrypt.co/53848/heres-why-coinbase-keeps-going-down-during-bitcoin-rallies

The unpredictability of Bitcoin’s price makes it really hard for crypto exchanges to prepare for traffic spikes, experts said.

MicroStrategy Plans to Get More Corporations Buying Bitcoin
https://decrypt.co/53853/microstrategy-wants-to-help-more-corporations-buy-bitcoin

The business intelligence giant is hosting a free online course on Bitcoin. But can it convince the corporations?

German Police Shut Down 'World’s Largest' Darknet Marketplace
https://decrypt.co/53872/german-police-shut-down-darkmarket

A major darknet site went offline after authorities apprehended its operator.

More Financial Advisors Are Allocating Funds to Cryptocurrency
https://decrypt.co/53864/financial-advisors-are-allocating-funds-to-cryptocurrency-says-survey

Crypto index provider Bitwise surveyed a group of financial advisors and found there is a rapidly growing interest in cryptocurrency.

DeFi is Paving the Road for 'Self-Driving' Banks, Says OCC Chief
https://decrypt.co/53881/defi-self-driving-banks-occ-brian-brooks

In an opinion piece for the Financial Times, Brian Brooks warns of “new risks” in the world of decentralized finance.

Biden to Appoint Obama-era Vet Gensler as SEC Chair: Report
https://decrypt.co/53884/biden-to-appoint-obama-era-vet-gensler-as-sec-chair-report

Gary Gensler served as CFTC chair from 2009 to 2014. Now, President-elect Biden reportedly wants Gensler's rules-driven approach for the SEC.

'Parler Has a Right to Exist,' Says Vitalik Buterin. Can Ethereum Help?
https://decrypt.co/53890/parler-vitalik-buterin-ethereum

Buterin is troubled by the attacks on Parler. Crypto can help level the playing field, he says. Here's how.

SEC Enforcer Behind $1.3 Billion Ripple Lawsuit Stepping Down
https://decrypt.co/53897/sec-enforcer-behind-1-3-billion-ripple-lawsuit-stepping-down

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Acting Enforcement Director Marc P. Berger led high-profile enforcement actions against cryptocurrency ICOs.

Former Overstock CEO, an Early Bitcoin Champion, Banned by Twitter
https://decrypt.co/53903/former-overstock-ceo-an-early-bitcoin-champion-banned-by-twitter

Patrick Byrne was once the poster boy for corporate adoption of Bitcoin. He’s spent the last few months pushing election conspiracy theories.

Hester Peirce Says SEC Can Take ‘Fresh Look’ at Crypto Under Biden
https://decrypt.co/53908/hester-peirce-says-sec-can-take-fresh-look-at-crypto-under-biden

“We still don’t know what crypto is going to become,” the SEC commissioner told a panel.

Bitcoin Whales Swoop in As Markets Hit Turbulence
https://decrypt.co/53911/bitcoin-whales-swoop-in-as-markets-hit-turbulence

While prices have been rising and falling in quick succession, bitcoin whales appear to be increasing their holdings of BTC.

Pakistan is Now Using Government Funds to Mine Bitcoin
https://decrypt.co/53918/pakistan-is-now-using-government-funds-to-mine-bitcoin

The country’s economic growth has slowed down in the past few years. But Bitcoin mining could help partially revive that.

Crypto Exchange Owner Gets 10 Years in Prison
https://decrypt.co/53929/crypto-exchange-owner-gets-10-years-in-prison

The manager of RG Coins offered his Bulgarian co-conspirators favorable exchange rates and exemption from KYC, the court said.

SolidX Sues Former Bitcoin ETF Partner VanEck Over ‘Plagiarism’
https://decrypt.co/53931/solidx-sues-former-bitcoin-etf-partner-vaneck-over-plagiarism

Investment firm VanEck is facing a lawsuit from SolidX over a recently filed Bitcoin ETF proposal.

Bitcoin Startup Ramp Expands to US and Canada
https://decrypt.co/53939/bitcoin-startup-ramp-expands-to-us-and-canada

Residents of the United States and Canada now can buy Bitcoin, Etherum, USDC, and DAI via Ramp’s platform.

Has Bitcoin Peaked at $42,000 or Is it Just Getting Started?
https://decrypt.co/53948/has-bitcoin-peaked-at-42000-or-is-it-just-getting-started

Bitcoin broke an all-time high and dropped by $10,000 all within a week, putting the cryptocurrency at a crossroads.

Billionaire Bitcoin Skeptic Wants to Understand Cryptocurrency
https://decrypt.co/53947/billionaire-bitcoin-skeptic-wants-to-understand-cryptocurrency

Billionaire investor Howard Marks appears to be more open to the cryptocurrency world, and reveals that his son owns a “meaningful amount” of Bitcoin.