Bitcoin bull Anthony Pompliano says higher interest rates in 2022 may have a different impact on BTC’s price than what many analysts initially assumed. Pompliano, the co-founder of Morgan Creek Digital, tells CNBC in a new interview that BTC could potentially be correlated to a surprising indicator. “The other thing that I’m watching right now, …
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Here’s What To Expect From This $29,000,000,000-Market Cap Altcoin in 2022, According to Ethereum Co-Founder
A pioneer in the world of blockchain is giving his 2022 prognosis for an altcoin which has had a breakout year both in terms of price and project milestones. In a new blog post, Ethereum co-founder Gavin Wood discusses the future of cross-chain interoperability protocol Polkadot (DOT), which he founded in 2016. “More than any …
US SEC Head Hires Crypto Advisor Amid Continued Regulatory Uncertainty
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission head Gary Gensler is hiring a crypto advisor as questions persist regarding the nation’s regulatory approach to digital assets. Corey Frayer will advise Gensler on “SEC policymaking and interagency work relating to the oversight of crypto assets,” according to a new press release from the regulator. Frayer previously served as …
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Touchdown! Goal! Knockout! Crypto and sports collide in 2021
Cryptocurrencies and sport have continued to collide in 2021 with synergies between the two proving to be fruitful on a number of fronts. The relationship between the sports world and the various applications of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology has slowly been expanding over the past few years. Humble beginnings of simple sponsorships building early brand …
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The year for Bitcoin — A 2021 roundup of the flagship crypto
While 2021 did provide some sort of respite for investors operating across the global crypto landscape, it was still largely been driven by fears that first reared their ugly heads back in 2020. From rising inflation rates to another wave of coronavirus-related outbreaks, the ground beneath everyone’s feet continued to move even without them knowing. …
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Ethereum-Based Altcoin Set for Major Breakout As 2022 Begins, Predicts Crypto Analyst Michaël van de Poppe
Popular cryptocurrency analyst and trader Michaël van de Poppe thinks one decentralized finance (DeFi) altcoin built on Ethereum (ETH) is primed for a breakout at the beginning of 2022. Eight Global, Van de Poppe’s crypto education platform, notes in a new tweet that the Curve DAO Token (CRV) is currently printing a bullish market structure. …
Whales Are Accumulating 10 Altcoins on Ethereum Competitor Avalanche, According to On-Chain Data
New data from a whale-surveilling website reveals which crypto assets are being devoured by the top 1,000 Avalanche (AVAX) whales. According to WhaleStats, which recently began keeping track of the smart contract platform and Ethereum (ETH) competitor, deep-pocketed AVAX investors are, on average, snapping up thousands of dollars worth of stablecoins and other altcoins. The …
What’s ahead for crypto and blockchain in 2022? Experts answer, Part 1
Sandra is CEO of the Global Blockchain Business Council, an industry association for the blockchain technology ecosystem. “​​In 2022, it will be ‘corporate career risk’ to not have a baseline understanding of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. From bankers to corporate executives to politicians, it is imperative that they get on board and seriously consider the …
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DAOs are the foundation of Web3, the creator economy and the future of work
Decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) started out as a simple concept envisioned as organizations, created by an idea and fueled by developers, that automate business functions and processes by leveraging smart contracts and all the fundamental tenets of blockchain. The core idea was to flatten the complex business process that various organizations are mired in and …
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How the Democratic Party didn’t stop worrying and fearing crypto in 2021
As 2022 is kicking off, America nears the first anniversary of Joe Biden’s presidency. Following the tenure’s ambitious start, the last few months witnessed some serious tumult around the overall health of the United States economy, the administration’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the tense debate around Biden’s opus magnum — the $1.7 trillion …
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Decentraland (MANA) and Two Altcoins That Exploded 16,000%+ in One Year Are Top Picks for 2022: CNBC’s Brian Kelly
CNBC contributor and CEO of digital currency investment firm BKCM Brian Kelly is naming three metaverse altcoins that he believes possess high potential in 2022. In a new episode of Fast Money, Kelly says that the three altcoins will appreciate as their respective virtual worlds become more popular. In the case of Decentraland (MANA), a …
VCs don’t understand that Cardano has a community: Charles Hoskinson
In a recent YouTube video, Charles Hoskinson highlighted the rapid growth of the Cardano (ADA) ecosystem while clarifying the concerns raised by other members of the crypto community over the past year. “We live in a world where arbitrary groups of people get to be fact-checkers and decide what’s legitimate,” said Hoskinson while speaking about …
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Bitcoin starts 2022 at $47.2K as fresh research pins performance on China trader exodus
Bitcoin (BTC) bears lost out at the last minute as 2021 came to an end — and consensus is building around China again being the reason for weakness. BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingView China “last hammer” could now provide optimism on BTC Hours before the yearly close, BTC/USD dived $2,000 to lows of …
Ether drops below $3,800, but traders are unwilling to short at current levels
Even though Ether (ETH) reached a $4,870 all-time high on Nov. 10, bulls have little reason to celebrate. The 290% gains year-to-date have been overshadowed by Dec.’s 18% price drop. Still, Ethereum’s network value locked in smart contracts (TVL) increased nine-fold to $155 billion. Looking at the past couple of months’ price performance chart doesn’t …
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Top Crypto Trader Predicts 84,407% Price Explosion for Little-Known Altcoin Built on Ethereum
A long-time crypto trader known as Flood is showing support for an altcoin that helps bridge the gap between different types of blockchain projects. Flood tells his 194,400 Twitter followers that there are several reasons why he thinks trustless automated market maker Synapse (SYN) has the potential to make insane gains over the next two …