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Traders flock to US crypto products after spot ETF approvals: CoinShares

The trading of U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs brought all-time high weekly trading volumes for crypto investment products, according to CoinShares.

UN implicates crypto in booming illicit economies of Southeast Asia

The "gray" casino industry is taking advantage of crypto and other modern technologies to advance illegal goals.

Microsoft launches Copilot Pro with custom GPTs and Office integration

Copilot Pro brings business-level functionality to everyone, but it’ll cost $20 per month.

SEC joins Do Kwon’s request to start trial after extradition to US

The SEC agreed with a request from Do Kwon’s legal team to potentially postpone the trial date but opposed severing his case with Terraform’s case.

The week the SEC finally approved spot Bitcoin ETFs: Law Decoded

Even Gary Gensler voted to approve the spot Bitcoin ETFs.

Wallets with USDC stablecoin grew by 59% in 2023 despite circulation drop

Despite a steep drop in USDC's circulating supply, its user base may have increased over the course of the year.

Sony developed an AI system to create fantasy NPC personas from dialogue

Such a model could theoretically be used to exploit human conversations to build advertising personas.

Price analysis 1/15: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, ADA, AVAX, DOGE

Bitcoin price is trying to stabilize after a sharp fall, indicating that the froth may be out of the system.

Coin Center answers Sen. Warren’s concerns about hiring ex-officials

Hiring policy is none of the senator’s business and lobbying is freedom of speech, Coin Center director Jerry Brito reminded her.

Bitcoin faces ‘very limited liquidity’ as BTC price pushed below $43K

Bitcoin faces an uphill struggle after last week’s 15% BTC price losses, and the recovery process may need more than a month.

Alex Mashinsky seeks dismissal of two charges, asks court not to mention Celsius bankruptcy

The former Celsius CEO will likely face seven felony counts at his trial, scheduled for September 2024.

Bitcoin defends key price level 6 times — Is $44K next?

Bitcoin’s futures premium indicates that the bullish momentum is no longer present, so is BTC price at risk of a trend reversal?

Avalanche inscriptions draw record user interest amid BRC-20 hype

Over 100 million Avalanche inscriptions have been minted since their invention last year.

How to buy Bitcoin ETFs

Embark on your Bitcoin ETF investment journey with this guide, unraveling the steps and considerations for purchasing these financial instruments.

Spot Bitcoin ETF custody vs. exchange custody: What’s the difference?

Even if Coinbase goes bankrupt, the underlying Bitcoin of spot Bitcoin ETFs will not be commingled, 21Shares and 21.co co-founder Ophelia Snyder says.

On-chain data in a volatile market: How traders stay ahead of the curve

Exploring the role of on-chain data in helping traders navigate the volatile cryptocurrency market.

BRC-20 growth an ‘important narrative’ for Bitcoin in 2023 — Binance Research

Binance Research told Cointelegraph that BRC-20 token listings on major exchanges helped propel the market.

WEF Davos 2024: A focus on AI and clearer crypto regulations

The theme of the 2024 WEF conference will be “Rebuilding Trust” amid escalating geopolitical tensions, evolving economic policies and rapid technological advancements.

Web3 education bridges East to West: Blockchain Academy joins Cointelegraph Accelerator

Blockchain Academy bridges Asia to the West through Web3-focused education that consists of in-person courses, digital events and hackathons.

Legal experts weigh in on landmark NYT vs. OpenAI and Microsoft lawsuit

The lawsuit involving The New York Times vs. OpenAI and Microsoft has caused legal experts to forecast what this case could mean for copyrights, publishers and AI developers alike.

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