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Tesla now accepts Dogecoin payments for some of its merch
Tesla is allowing customers to buy select merchandise items using Dogecoin, according to the website and a tweet from CEO Elon Musk
Steve Dent01.14.2022Jack Dorsey proposes a legal defense fund for Bitcoin developers
Former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has proposed a legal defense fund to protect Bitcoin developers from lawsuit that could hurt the ecosystem.
Jon Fingas01.12.2022Kim Kardashian and Floyd Mayweather sued over alleged crypto scam
A class action lawsuit has named Kim Kardashian, Floyd Mayweather and basketball star Paul Pierce as defendants for promoting a cryptocurrency called EthereumMax.
Mariella Moon01.12.2022PayPal confirms it's exploring the launch of its own stablecoin
It might be called "PayPal Coin," and it will reportedly be backed by the US dollar.
Mariella Moon01.08.2022Mozilla pauses crypto donations following criticism over climate impact
After announcing that it would accept cryptocurrency donations last week, the Mozilla Foundation has put them on hold following critical comments.
Steve Dent01.07.2022RadioShack is building a decentralized cryptocurrency exchange
RadioShack — yes, that RadioShack that used to sell electronic goods — is now a crypto business.
Mariella Moon12.22.2021'S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2' won't include NFTs following fan uproar
The announcement comes a day after the studio said S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2 would include NFTs.
Igor Bonifacic12.17.2021Crypto exchange BitMart loses $196 million to hackers
The crypto exchange has lost the equivalent of $196 million to a hack.
Jon Fingas12.05.2021Square is rebranding itself as 'Block'
Payments firm Square plans to change its name to Block as cryptocurrencies and other blockchain technologies become a bigger part of its business.
Igor Bonifacic12.01.2021Meta allows more cryptocurrency ads
Meta has greatly loosened its ban on cryptocurrency ads after deciding the digital money landscape has improved.
Jon Fingas12.01.2021Meta’s crypto chief is leaving the company
David Marcus, the longtime Facebook executive who has overseen the company’s embattled cryptocurrency plans, is leaving the company.
Karissa Bell11.30.2021Cryptocurrency mining in Kazakhstan is leading to power shortages
Cryptocurrency mining is putting such a strain on Kazakhstan's electrical grid that the country is grappling with power outages.
Jon Fingas11.28.2021Japanese firms will test a bank-backed cryptocurrency in 2022
A consortium made up of approximately 70 Japanese firms said this week they plan to launch a yen-based cryptocurrency in 2022.
Igor Bonifacic11.25.2021US regulators aim for greater legal clarity surrounding cryptocurrency
US banking regulators have shared their cryptocurrency priorities for 2022, including more clarity on the legality of digital assets.
Jon Fingas11.24.2021El Salvador plans to create an entire city based on Bitcoin
El Salvador plans to build a 'Bitcoin City' — complete with a mining-friendly power plant.
Jon Fingas11.21.2021Canadian police arrest teen for stealing $36.5 million in cryptocurrency
Memories of Gerald Cotten.
Igor Bonifacic11.18.2021LA's iconic Staples Center will become the Crypto.com Arena
Los Angeles' Staples Center is becoming the Crypto.com Arena on Christmas Day — cryptocurrency will be part of the local landscape for a while.
Jon Fingas11.17.2021Brave browser now includes a built-in crypto wallet
Brave's desktop browser now includes a crypto wallet — you can make purchases and trades without an extension.
Jon Fingas11.16.2021Bitcoin's big code upgrade improves privacy and security
Bitcoin has received its first major network code upgrade since 2017, boosting privacy and security.
Jon Fingas11.14.2021AMC theaters start accepting cryptocurrency payment for movie tickets
You can buy AMC movie tickets with Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash and Litecoin.
Mariella Moon11.13.2021