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Bitcoin’s Biggest Milestones in 2022
CoinDesk Technology reporter Frederick Munawa discusses Bitcoin's major achievements this year, as outlined by the Bitcoin Operations Technology Group. The paper covers dozens of milestones: from ambitious scaling proposals such as validity rollups and the Taro test software, to captivating events like the establishment of a Bitcoin legal defense fund by Block CEO Jack Dorsey and a controversial Lightning Network Daemon (LND) bug that left part of the Lightning Network in disarray.
Bitcoin Remains Resilient Above $16K Despite FTX Fallout
Bitcoin (BTC) is drifting slightly lower Wednesday, but not by much, as investors continue their year-end hibernation. The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization has remained resilient above the $16,000 support level, despite the widening fallout from the implosion of crypto exchange FTX. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee presents "The Chart of the Day."
Argo Blockchain Shares Jump; FTX Users Sue for Priority Repayment and Damages in Bankruptcy Proceedings
Bitcoin miner Argo Blockchain will avoid filing for bankruptcy protection after Galaxy Digital agreed to buy its mining facility for $65 million and provided another $35 million loan. Plus, the latest on MicroStrategy's bitcoin bet. And, a group of FTX users are asking a U.S. court to make sure they are the first to get repaid in the crypto exchange's bankruptcy proceedings.
Year-Long Redemption Arc for Pudgy Penguins NFTs
Ethereum-based non-fungible token (NFT) collection Pudgy Penguins is on a holiday rally, setting new all-time highs in ETH-denominated floor price, a popular metric. "The Hash" team discusses the potential factors driving the price surge and the implications for the wider digital collectibles market.
Mango Markets Exploiter Faces Fraud Charges, Filing Reveals
Court documents reveal Avraham Eisenberg, the crypto investor whose “highly profitable trading strategy” drained decentralized finance (DeFi) trading platform Mango Markets of crypto worth $110 million, was arrested Monday in Puerto Rico. "The Hash" panel discusses the details.
Gemini Sued by Investors Over Interest-Earning Program: Court Filing
Crypto exchange Gemini is being sued by investors over the sale of its interest-earning crypto products. The filing says Gemini abruptly halted the program around Nov. 16 after crypto exchange FTX filed for bankruptcy and contagion from its fall caused a liquidity crisis at Genesis Trading, which functioned as Gemini's borrower. Genesis is owned by Digital Currency Group, which is also the parent of CoinDesk.
MicroStrategy Adds to Its Bitcoin Stockpile in Last 2 Months
MicroStrategy has added about 2,501 bitcoins to its holdings since Nov. 1, spending a net $44.6 million. The software company co-founded by crypto proponent Michael Saylor also sold a small amount of the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization for the first time last Thursday. "The Hash" panel discusses the company's bets on bitcoin amid the ongoing crypto winter.
Crypto Exchange Kraken to Exit Japan at End of January
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken said it will exit Japan and de-register from the Financial Services Agency (JFSA) as of January 31. Umee Founder and CEO Brent Xu discusses Kraken's decision following its recent 30% layoff of its global workforce.
Argo Blockchain Gets a Lifeline From Galaxy Digital
Bitcoin miner Argo Blockchain (ARBK) will avoid filing for bankruptcy protection after Galaxy Digital (GLXY) agreed to buy its Helios mining facility in Texas for $65 million and grant the miner another $35 million loan. "First Mover" hosts Christine Lee and Lawrence Lewitinn discuss the hardships the mining industry faces this crypto winter.
Bitcoin Drifting Lower As Crypto Winter Persists
Bitcoin (BTC) drifted lower to around $16,600 in Tuesday trading as crypto prices remain frozen amid a prolonged winter. Umee Founder and CEO Brent Xu discusses crypto's lack of volatility and the impact of recent bankruptcy filings on crypto debt platforms' reputation. Plus, his markets outlook and insights on exchange Kraken ending operations in Japan.