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Bitcoin NFTs: Love ‘Em or Hate ‘Em, You Can’t Ignore ‘Em
If Ordinals were to take off, they could create congestion and hefty fees on the Bitcoin blockchain

Despite Enforcement Actions, Eventus Says Crypto Compliance Can Work
Major US exchanges have worked with Eventus on compliance issues… and charges have still been forthcoming

Grayscale Slapped With Another GBTC Lawsuit – This Time From Osprey
The crypto investment firm claims Grayscale incorrectly treated GBTC’s potential conversion to an ETF “a foregone conclusion”

Self Custody 101: Hot Wallets vs. Cold Wallets
Users don’t always need to choose between convenience and security when selecting hot wallets or cold wallets

Fed Watch: Bitcoin Gives Up Weekend Gains, Analysts Say Not To Worry
Bitcoin and ether lost close to 3% and 4%, respectively, ahead of the Fed’s rate decision

Aptos ‘Not Here To Kill’ Any Blockchain: Co-founder
APT entered a period of consolidation on Jan. 26 and has been rangebound since, but its meteoric rise has puzzled many analysts

Growth of Tether Supply ‘Positive’ Indicator for Further Crypto Gains
Analysts say USDT growth resembles similar periods in 2019 and 2020 which coincided with bitcoin bull markets

Bitcoin Price Boosts Miners, as Hashrate Climbs
Share prices of US-traded crypto mining firms finished the week higher on Friday, bolstered by short-term risk-on trader sentiment for digit...

UK Denies Crypto Companies the US Lets Operate
The vast majority – 85% – of crypto firms who attempt to register with a UK financial regulator are denied, the agency said

Funding Roundup: Crypto Infrastructure All the Rage
Blockstream secures $125 million, QuickNode lands $60 million

Who’s Coughing Up Crypto Winter Dollars for Super Bowl Ads?
A crypto exchange that previously told Blockworks it planned to advertise during the NFL’s biggest game has changed its mind

Why Proof of Innocence Won’t Work for US Tornado Cash Users
“Anyone considering interacting with the Tornado Cash wallets should first call a lawyer, and be prepared to hear no,” a partner at law firm...

What Are Seed Phrases and Are They Needed? The New Debate
Seed phrases are the crypto industry standard for recovering broken or lost wallets — but they have become a major pain point for users

Crypto Execs Bought the Dip on Their Own Stocks — They’re Up 40%
Buying the dip on company stock was the right move for insiders, but those who sold the local bottom have left millions on the table

Rejecting Web3 Gaming’s ‘Hellscape,’ Unioverse Turns to ‘Heroes’
“We want to be the Roblox for professional game developers,” Harman told Blockworks

Aptos Surge Triggers Flashbacks of Ripple’s 2017 Bull Run
Shorting positions and the South Korean crypto market might hold some answers to the token’s spike

Latest in Crypto Hiring: Former Nike, Apple Marketing Pro Joins Segment
Crypto saw several executive additions across the sector this week, alongside job cuts at Gemini, DCG-owned Luno and Matrixport

Solana Flips Shiba to Regain Footing Post-FTX — Is MATIC Next?
Solana is close to reclaiming its position in the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market value, but has Polygon’s native token in its way

California Pilots Blockchain Car Title Management System on Tezos
The Department of Motor Vehicles in California collaborates with Tezos and Oxhead Alpha

Goldman Sachs: We Are Not an FTX Creditor
The FTX creditor matrix includes a number of crypto firms, airlines, some of the world’s largest tech firms — even media companies

Amazon NFT Initiative Coming Soon: Exclusive
World’s largest retailer has been hovering at the edges of Web3 tech for some time