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Crypto hacks are set to hit all-time highs in 2022, analyst explains

Kim Grauer, Director of Research at Chainalysis, explains why the amount of crypto stolen in hacks is surging and what could be done to invert this dangerous trend.

Most institutional investors hold or plan to buy cryptocurrencies: Survey

A survey on the appetite for digital assets for institutional investors showed that 43% already own digital assets.

Here's what could spark a 'huge BTC rally' as Bitcoin clings to $19K

The U.S. dollar may be finally ready to come down as the Eurozone says September annual inflation was the highest ever.

New Fidelity report flags 'stark contrast' between Bitcoin and fiat currencies

Counterparty risk and "liability" form enduring qualities setting Bitcoin apart, says Fidelity Digital Assets.

BTC energy use jumps 41% in 12 months, increasing regulatory risks

Despite the European Union rejecting a proposal banning crypto mining earlier this year, more regulations could soon be implemented to mitigate the environmental impacts of crypto mining.

Here’s why Bitcoin price could tap $21K before Friday’s $510M BTC options expiry

Bears are currently better positioned for this week’s $510 million BTC options expiry, but their overconfidence could give bulls a chance to flip the table.

Sharp Bitcoin price move expected as volatility hangs at record lows and sellers are ‘exhausted’

Bitcoin price has been range-bound for 126 days, but analysts say an explosive move is imminent.

How to build a cryptocurrency mining rig

Building a crypto mining rig involves a lot of different parts — here’s how to get started.

Bitcoin, venture capital and security tokens flash green: Report

There are positive signals for crypto as Bitcoin closed September with only a 3% drop, while venture capital was up 20.6% and security token volume was up 19.76%.

When will the crypto bear market end? Watch The Market Report

On this week’s episode of The Market Report, Cointelegraph’s resident experts discuss how much longer this crypto winter could last.

Bitcoin mirrors 2020 pre-breakout, but analysts at odds whether this time is different

BTC price performance weakens after another crack at resistance near $20,000, but exchanges are showing a mounting tug-of-war between bulls and bears.

Tech’s good intentions and why Satoshi’s new ‘social order’ foundered

Bitcoin’s creator seemed to succeed where others failed — initially. What did he do differently? He rotated record-keepers.

Apples and oranges? How the Ethereum Merge could affect Bitcoin

While the Ethereum Merge failed to move Bitcoin from a price standpoint, the industry believes we have yet to see the effects of its shift from PoW to PoS.

$740M in Bitcoin exits exchanges, the biggest outflow since June's BTC price crash

Bitcoin price technicals, however, remain bearish for with the BTC price eyeing a run-down toward $14,000 in Q4.

Interpol reportedly creates dedicated unit to fight crypto crimes

Law enforcement agencies are “very often” not properly trained or equipped to track crypto crimes, Interpol secretary general Jürgen Stock said.

Bitcoin price 'easily' due to hit $2M in six years — Larry Lepard

Current BTC price is nearing the level where Lepard will "back up the truck," with the asset manager eyeing 100X gains.

'Not even a single TX has been censored on ETH' — Cyber Capital founder

Bons noted that even with 50% OFAC compliance among Ethereum validators, blocks will still be produced within 30 seconds.

Price analysis 10/17: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, ADA, SOL, DOGE, DOT, MATIC, SHIB

These altcoins are carving out gains as Bitcoin price continues to trade within a tightening range.

5 altcoins that could be ripe for a short-term rally if Bitcoin price holds $19K

Bitcoin price continues to trade within a tight range, setting up possible short-term breakout for MATIC, HT, QNT and OKB.

Beers for Bitcoin: Here’s the story of Satoshi’s Place pub in the UK

Cointelegraph’s Joseph Hall visited a Bitcoin-themed bar in Greater Manchester and spoke with its founder, Adam.

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