Bit.com Is Giving Out $100,000 in Bitcoin Cash
https://decrypt.co/54746/bit-com-is-giving-out-100000-in-bitcoin-cash

Cryptocurrency derivatives exchange Bit.com will give out $100,000 worth of BCH to new traders who try out its perpetual contracts.

Coinbase Backs $2 Million Seed Round in Insurtech Firm Nayms
https://decrypt.co/54643/coinbase-backs-2-million-seed-round-in-insurtech-firm-nayms

Insurtech startup Nayms has closed a £1.5 million ($2 million) seed round led by XBTO.

Firo Gets Hit by 51% Attack: 300 Blocks Rolled Back
https://decrypt.co/54751/firo-gets-hit-by-51-attack-300-blocks-rolled-back

The privacy-oriented cryptocurrency Firo, formerly known as Zcoin, has come under a 51% attack.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Prices Drop 8% as Crypto Bulls Retreat for Now
https://decrypt.co/54778/bitcoin-ethereum-price-crypto-bulls-retreat

BTC and ETH are both down more than 8% today. Bitcoin dropped by almost $2,000 within hours.

BlackRock May Start Trading Bitcoin Futures in its Funds
https://decrypt.co/54787/blockrock-to-start-cash-settled-bitcoin-futures-trading

Asset management giant BlackRock may start investing in cash-settled Bitcoin futures trading, according to SEC filings.

Bank of France Takes Another Step Toward a Digital Euro
https://decrypt.co/54792/france-central-bank-digital-currency-euro-test

The central bank of France is excited to contribute to the Eurozone’s “global reflection on the benefits of CBDCs.”

What is Polkadot And How To Buy It (2021)
https://decrypt.co/5675/what-is-polkadot-how-to-buy-it

Polkadot is a cryptocurrency network that wants to help weave all the disparate blockchains together.

Bitcoin 'Almost Uninvestable,' Says Barclays Private Bank
https://decrypt.co/54805/bitcoin-almost-uninvestable-says-barclays-private-bank

Gerald Moser, Chief Market Strategist at Barclays Private Bank, doesn't think investors should diversity their portfolio with Bitcoin.

‘Pump It Up’ Rapper Joe Budden Pumps Bitcoin With Pomp
https://decrypt.co/54806/joe-budden-bitcoin-pump-it-up

Joe Budden, the one-time rapper and Eminem affiliate turned podcaster, joined noted crypto booster Anthony Pompliano today to talk Bitcoin. Here's what happened.

Cryptocurrency Staking Rewards Top $20 Billion in 2020: Report
https://decrypt.co/54802/cryptocurrency-staking-rewards-20-billion-2020-report

Investors who participated in cryptocurrency staking had a big year in 2020. And 2021 is set to be even bigger, says Staked.

Pro-Trump Polymarket Whale Gets Rekt from Biden Inauguration
https://decrypt.co/54820/pro-trump-polymarket-whale-gets-rekt-from-biden-inauguration

Given the price of the wagers, it’s unlikely the bettor was looking for a hedge.

Biden Puts Freeze on Treasury's Proposed Crypto Wallet Rules
https://decrypt.co/54825/biden-puts-freeze-on-treasurys-proposed-crypto-wallet-rules

On his first day in office, President Biden told federal agencies his appointees would need to review any in-process rules.

Biden to Name Former Ripple Advisor as OCC Head: WSJ
https://decrypt.co/54834/biden-to-name-former-ripple-advisor-as-occ-head-wsj

Michael Barr, a former Treasury official and Ripple advisor, would replace Brian Brooks as Comptroller of the Currency.

Bitcoin.org Refuses to Remove Whitepaper Despite Legal Demands
https://decrypt.co/54839/bitcoin-org-refuses-to-remove-whitepaper-despite-legal-demands

Bitcoin.org’s owner “Cobra” is defending his decision by saying that the Bitcoin whitepaper has an MIT license.

Bitcoin Needs More Liquidity to See Greater Institutional Adoption
https://decrypt.co/54845/bitcoin-needs-more-liquidity-to-see-greater-institutional-adoption

Insufficient market capitalization is the biggest barrier to institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies, new research finds.

Bitcoin's Down 22% From All-Time High as Price Dips
https://decrypt.co/54851/bitcoins-down-22-from-all-time-high-as-price-dips

Despite the plunge, data suggests the number of HODLers is increasing as liquidity is getting sucked up.

Rick & Morty Creator Sells Ethereum Art for $1.65 Million
https://decrypt.co/54860/rick-morty-creator-sells-ethereum-art-for-1-65-million

Justin Roiland’s debut crypto art collection has been sold for just over 1,300 ETH—worth around $1.65 million in total.

Skybridge COO Reveals Bitcoin Fund Grew to $370 Million
https://decrypt.co/54856/skybridge-coo-reveals-bitcoin-fund-grew-to-370-million

Skybridge COO Brett Messing concedes, however, that the fund has a one year window before a Bitcoin ETF puts it out of business.

Kyber Upgrading to Compete With Uniswap for DeFi Traders
https://decrypt.co/54829/kyber-upgrading-to-compete-with-uniswap-for-defi-traders

Permissionless DeFi exchange Kyber Network has announced plans to bring networked liquidity and a new KNC token with the Kyber 3.0 upgrade.

BlockFi Adds Bitcoin Trading Desk for Big Investors
https://decrypt.co/54892/blockfi-adds-bitcoin-trading-desk-for-big-investors

Cryptocurrency lender BlockFi has rolled out an OTC trading desk for institutional investors worldwide.

Sequoia Holdings Is Letting its Employees Get Paid in Bitcoin
https://decrypt.co/54896/sequoia-is-letting-its-employees-get-paid-in-bitcoin

Employees at the software company can now choose to be paid in Bitcoin, Ethereum or Bitcoin Cash.