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Alameda Leads $50 Million Seed Funding Round in Maps.me
https://decrypt.co/54326/alameda-leads-50-million-seed-funding-round-in-maps-me

Maps.me is bringing DeFi to a mainstream app, integrating a token economy with travel services.
IMF Survey Takers Say CBDCs Are Not Money
https://decrypt.co/54461/imf-survey-takers-say-cbdcs-are-not-money

The financial watchdog even said that ambitious central banks developing digital currencies might come up against their own laws.
Demand May Raise Bitcoin's Price, Says Ex-US Treasury Secretary
https://decrypt.co/54468/demand-may-raise-bitcoins-price-says-ex-us-treasury-secretary

Lawrence Summers, who previously served as the US Treasury secretary and the National Economic Council’s director, said that Bitcoin “is here to stay.”
Bitcoin OTC Trade in Hong Kong Goes Wrong: $500,000 Stolen
https://decrypt.co/54481/bitcoin-otc-trade-in-hong-kong-goes-wrong-500000-stolen

Four men stole about 3.5 million yuan and an iPhone from a woman trading in cryptocurrency.
Stolen Credit Card Site Closes After Making $1 Billion in Bitcoin
https://decrypt.co/54473/stolen-credit-card-site-closes-after-making-1-billion-in-bitcoin

A long-running darknet site for stolen credit cards is closing down. Researchers estimate it has made over $1 billion in Bitcoin.
Bitcoin Price Breaks Upward: Up $1,000 in One Hour
https://decrypt.co/54486/bitcoin-price-surges-out-of-downward-trend-up-1000-in-one-hour

Bitcoin surged by over $1,000 in a single hour, showing that its latest bubble hasn't popped yet—but it's going through a price correction.
Crypto Exchange Livecoin Closes After Alleged Hack
https://decrypt.co/54487/crypto-exchange-livecoin-closes-after-alleged-hack

Russian crypto exchange Livecoin has announced that it is stopping services after being hacked last month.
How To Keep Your Bitcoin Safe And Secure
https://decrypt.co/34481/how-to-keep-your-bitcoin-safe-and-secure

With billions in Bitcoin stolen to date, it's vital to keep yours secure. There are a wealth of wallet options, depending on your requirements.
Joe Biden Confirms Gary Gensler as US SEC Chair
https://decrypt.co/54505/joe-biden-confirms-gary-gensler-as-us-sec-chair

President-elect Joe Biden has named Gary Gensler to lead the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Ethereum-based Options Platform Charm Goes Live on Mainnet
https://decrypt.co/54506/ethereum-based-options-platform-charm-goes-live-on-mainnet

Decentralized platform Charm promises users “options markets which are liquid and cheap to trade on.”
How To Use DAI Stablecoin: Beginner's Guide (2021)
https://decrypt.co/16322/dai-explained-guide-ethereum-stablecoin

DAI is an ERC20 token on the Ethereum blockchain that has a steady value of one US dollar. It is also the key to the MakerDAO lending system.
Multi-Dollar Billion Firm Ruffer Explains Its $745 Million Bitcoin Bet
https://decrypt.co/54518/multi-dollar-billion-firm-ruffer-bitcoin-bet

The firm said its move was “unconventional”—but ahead of the game.
Australian Bitcoin Entrepreneur Sues Banks for Cutting Him Off
https://decrypt.co/54525/australian-bitcoin-entrepreneur-sues-banks

Allan Flynn has filed a lawsuit against two of Australia’s commercial banks, ANZ and Westpac, alleging discrimination against his crypto biz.
Tether Drops $1M Into Crypto Game Infinite Fleet’s Security Token Sale
https://decrypt.co/54530/infinite-fleet-tether-security-token-sale

Online spaceship strategy game Infinite Fleet aims to raise up to $8 million via security token sales, and Tether has already provided the first million of that.
CoinShares Launching Bitcoin ETP on SIX Swiss Exchange
https://decrypt.co/54539/coinshares-launching-bitcoin-etp-on-six-swiss-exchange

The new Bitcoin exchange-traded products will start with $200 million in assets under management.
NVIDIA May Re-enter Bitcoin Mining Market After Being Burned in ‘18
https://decrypt.co/54550/nvidia-may-re-enter-bitcoin-mining-market-after-being-burned-in-18

A NVIDIA executive told investors the tech company may restart a product line geared toward Bitcoin and crypto miners.
The Elon Musk Effect? Dogecoin Searches Spike After Tesla CEO’s Tweet
https://decrypt.co/54552/the-elon-musk-effect-dogecoin-searches-spike-after-tesla-ceos-tweet

A brief history of Elon Musk tweeting about Dogecoin.
Institutional Investors Buy $600 Million of Bitcoin in Just One Day
https://decrypt.co/54563/institutional-investors-buy-600-million-of-bitcoin-in-just-one-day

Digital assets manager Grayscale has boosted its Bitcoin holdings to 632,000 Bitcoin ($24 billion).
After 25 Day Pause, Jed McCaleb Sells 28.6 million XRP
https://decrypt.co/54575/after-25-day-pause-jed-mccaleb-sells-28-6-million-xrp

Ripple co-founder Jed McCaleb has resumed selling XRP with a latest sale of 28.6 million tokens from his "tacostand" wallet.
There's a Biblical Message Hidden in Bitcoin Block 666,666
https://decrypt.co/54576/theres-a-biblical-message-hidden-in-bitcoin-block-666666

A recently mined Bitcoin block contained an Easter egg for on-chain enthusiasts.
Ethereum Price Hits All-Time High of $1,400
https://decrypt.co/54562/ethereum-price-breaks-all-time-high-of-1400

Ethereum has continued its strong rally, pushing past the $1,400 mark and breaking a new high.