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Opinion: We Need Censorship Resistant Money More Than Ever

Censorship resistance has come under sharp focus due to recent world events. Chris Williams discusses Bitcoin as censorship-resistant money.

4 years ago · By CHRIS WILLIAMS

Fed Chair Powell Warns of 50 Basis-Point Hike, Recession Risks

Today, Chair Jerome Powell indicated the Fed's willingness to raise interest rates by a half percentage point, or 50 basis-points.

4 years ago · By BROOKS BUTLER

Crypto Holds Steady as Tech Stocks Sink

Netflix has lost over 30% of its value while other tech stocks suffer, but crypto has remained relatively flat today.

4 years ago · By BROOKS BUTLER

Opinion: Blair and Clinton Speak on Crypto? Hang Your Heads FTX

Tony Blair and Bill Clinton will appear at Crypto Bahamas later this month. Do they deserve to speak at a cryptocurrency event?

4 years ago · By CHRIS WILLIAMS

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Former DeFi Builder Andre Cronje Thinks Crypto Needs Regulation

Apr. 18, 2022

Former DeFi Builder Andre Cronje Thinks Crypto Needs Regulation

Andre Cronje said there is a “need, or even necessity” for crypto regulation in his first blog post since leaving the space in March.

By TIMOTHY CRAIG

“Crypto Is Like the Eiffel Tower”: Reflections on Paris Blockchain Week 2022

Apr. 15, 2022

“Crypto Is Like the Eiffel Tower”: Reflections on Paris Blockchain Week 2022

This week, thousands of crypto enthusiasts headed to the French capital for Paris Blockchain Week 2022. Crypto Briefing unpacks the event.

By CHRIS WILLIAMS

Montenegro Gives Citizenship to Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin

Apr. 15, 2022

Montenegro Gives Citizenship to Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin

The small Balkan country of Montenegro has rewarded Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin with citizenship in a bid to promote its crypto efforts.

By STEFAN STANKOVIC

“It Won’t Be in June”: Ethereum Foundation Member Hints at Merge Delay

Apr. 13, 2022

“It Won’t Be in June”: Ethereum Foundation Member Hints at Merge Delay

Ethereum Foundation member Tim Beiko believes the Merge will happen a “few months” after the previous second quarter 2022 estimate.

By TIMOTHY CRAIG

Virgil Griffith Sentenced to 63 Months in Prison

Apr. 12, 2022

Virgil Griffith Sentenced to 63 Months in Prison

A former Ethereum Foundation researcher, Virgil Griffith, has been sentenced to over 5 years in prison for evading North Korean sanctions.

By BROOKS BUTLER

Opinion: As the Fed Tightens, VCs Are Spending Big on Crypto

Apr. 12, 2022

Opinion: As the Fed Tightens, VCs Are Spending Big on Crypto

The Federal Reserve has started taking measures to curb inflation, but the appetite for crypto investments from institutions remains high.

By TIMOTHY CRAIG

“Bitcoin Is Freedom”: Reflections on Bitcoin 2022

Apr. 11, 2022

“Bitcoin Is Freedom”: Reflections on Bitcoin 2022

Crypto Briefing attended Bitcoin 2022 in Miami to see what life is like among the world's most faithful Bitcoin believers.

By JACOB OLIVER

Tanaka 2022: A Crypto Advocate Runs for Congress

Apr. 5, 2022

Tanaka 2022: A Crypto Advocate Runs for Congress

Crypto Briefing spoke Greg Tanaka, a crypto advocate and candidate for California's 16th Congressional seat in June's primary election.

By JACOB OLIVER

FEWOCiOUS Raises $19M From Paint NFT Sale

Apr. 5, 2022

FEWOCiOUS Raises $19M From Paint NFT Sale

FEWOCiOUS has closed his Paint drop ahead of the launch of his FewoWorld project. He sold 30,198 units, raising about $19 million.

By CHRIS WILLIAMS

Opinion: Azuki Is the New Bored Ape Yacht Club

Apr. 4, 2022

Opinion: Azuki Is the New Bored Ape Yacht Club

While Bored Ape Yacht Club won NFTs in 2021, a younger anime-inspired collection is starting to steal its thunder. Azuki.

By CHRIS WILLIAMS