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Crypto market stands like Nasdaq in the early 2000s. Here’s why
Hello! Welcome back to Distributed Ledger, our weekly crypto newsletter that reaches your inbox every Thursday. I’m Frances Yue, crypto reporter at MarketWatch,…
Can bitcoin sustain its rally? Here’s what to watch.
Bitcoin extended gains from its past two sessions, jumping almost 5% Wednesday to as high as $24,210, the loftiest level since June 13,…
FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried urges regulators to ensure crypto lenders ask for collateral
Regulators should ensure that crypto lenders demand collateral to prevent serious contagion when one fund or company collapses, said Sam…
Argo Is Using Derivatives. It May Help Crypto Miners Offset Risk.
A crash in crypto prices and elevated energy costs are heaping pressure on Bitcoin miners, and at least one miner is looking to offset risk by turning to the…
Crypto Took Wall Street on a Wild Ride. Now It’s Ending in Tears.
Cory Klippsten is a big fan of Bitcoin. But his affinity for cryptocurrencies ends there. Klippsten, head of a company called Swan Bitcoin, sees a growing…
Crypto exchange CoinFlex won’t lift withdrawal freeze yet, despite ‘significant…
Crypto exchange CoinFlex, which has halted user withdrawals since June 23, will not lift the freeze on Thursday as originally planned, Mark…
Crypto exchange FTX in talks to acquire stake in lender BlockFi
Crypto billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried has become a lender of last resort to his beleaguered industry. He may end up owning large chunks of…
Cryptocurrencies Are Down, But Don’t Count Them Out, Strategist Says
Updated June 24, 2022 9:27 pm ET / Original June 24, 2022 9:15 pm ET…
