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Meme stocks and cryptocurrencies rivaled major sport and the fallout from the Taliban's rise to power as the biggest search and news trends for Google in 2021.

A crunch in the country's power supply has pushed the government to crack down on anenergy-intensive industry it had once welcomed with open arms. (BTC )

U.S.-based private equity investor Sequoia Capital expects valuations for India's financial services providers to more than treble to $2.5 trillion by the end of this decade, with fintech firms grabbing a fifth of that pie as global investors line up to buy a slice of the fast-growing sector.

Stablecoin regulation was front and center at a Congressional hearing on crypto Wednesday that was surprisingly cordial -- likely due to the absence of a key and controversial industry player.

It's obvious the most attractive space to invest in Latin America is crypto, according to SoftBank's Paulo Passoni.

(Bloomberg) -- Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Philip Lowe said there was currently no strong need for a central-bank digital currency, but cautiously welcomed the possibility of one being created in the future.

(Bloomberg) -- Visa Inc. Chief Financial Officer Vasant Prabhu vowed the payments giant won't be picking winners and losers as part of its push into the world of cryptocurrencies.

(Bloomberg) -- Add a new name to the rapidly rising number of Bitcoin profiteers. (BTC )

(Bloomberg) -- Crypto billionaires Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, Mets owner Steve Cohen and Third Point LLC founder Dan Loeb are among the financiers that helped New York City Mayor-elect Eric Adams raise $1.2 million for his transition and inauguration.

(Bloomberg) -- Partisan divisions appeared between lawmakers early at a cryptocurrency hearing Wednesday, as Democrats raised concerns about fraud and other abuses while Republicans cautioned against too much regulation slowing down innovation.

(Bloomberg) -- Tipalti Solutions Inc., whose platform automates payments to suppliers and vendors, raised $270 million to build out its products and fund global expansion.

Bitcoin snapped a three-day rally, dipping back below the $50,000 price level initially breached during this past weekend's flash crash. (BTC )

Australian fintech firm Finder, which helps clients invest and save money, completed its first fund raising at a valuation of A$680 million ($485 million), tapping growing investor demand for tech investments in the region.

By many counts, 2021 was the year cryptocurrencies were finally embraced by institutions. Now those same money-managers say the asset class is ripe for a big selloff next year.

Money manager Jason Ader will submit plans on Dec. 10 for a casino in the New York area that features what he said would be the world's largest cryptocurrency trading floor and a landing pad for flying cars.

While DeFi has become a popular buzzword among the crypto hip, it turns out that GameFi is increasingly where the action is these days.

President Joe Biden says his administration is focused on policing cryptocurrency crimes to combat corruption globally and is taking advantage of a newly formed Department of Justice task force, according to an anti-graft report released Monday.

While Coinbase Global Inc. knows that many investors are fixated on an anticipated compression in trading fees, its main revenue source, the chief operating officer of the biggest U.S. cryptocurrency exchange said it hasn't seen any signs of pressure yet.

(Bloomberg) -- Bitcoin edged higher for a third day following this weekend's flash crash, with chart watchers suggesting the rally may push the largest cryptocurrency back to around $55,000. (BTC )

Bitcoin climbed back above $50,000 as traders comb through the wreckage of this weekend's flash crash. (BTC )

This weekend's crypto flash crash helped to bring into focus the recent cooling of decentralized finance, once one of the hottest corners of the digital asset world.

Non-fungible tokens are one of the hottest things in cryptocurrencies right now, with the prospect of big gains should the latest collection rise in value. But a new study from Chainalysis shows that a small portion of participants reap most of the gains.

Crypto exchange BitMart will use its own funding to compensate users affected in a security breach that saw hackers withdraw about $150 million of cryptocurrencies, according to a tweet by its chief executive officer.

The Australian computer scientist who claims he invented Bitcoin was told by a U.S. jury to pay $100 million in damages over claims that he cheated the estate of a friend over intellectual property for the cryptocurrency. (BTC )

As Wall Street traders bedded down for the weekend after the stock volatility last week, Nikita Fadeev in London was woken up by a Bitcoin market alarm at 4:55 a.m. (BTC )

Zimbabwe's central bank is exploring the use of a digital currency rather than allowing cryptocurrencies as legal tender, according to the nation's central bank Governor John Mangudya.

Tech veteran Brian Roberts is joining OpenSea as its first chief financial officer in the latest sign web3 startups are attracting not just historic sums of cash, but also serious talent.

Bitcoin has markedly underperformed rivals like Ether with its weekend drop, which may underscore its increased connection with macro developments. (BTC )

Cash in circulation in Nigeria rose to a record in October despite a push by authorities to engender cashless transactions and control money supply in Africa's most populous nation.

(Bloomberg) -- A brutal bout of selling that wiped billions of dollars from profitless growth companies, IPO stocks and SPACs has now caught up with Bitcoin, further stressing risk tolerances and brokerage balances among small-time traders. (BTC )

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is working to build its U.K. business after the country's regulator told it to halt operations earlier this year, the company's chief executive officer told the Sunday Telegraph newspaper.

(Bloomberg) -- The saga of the ConstitutionDAO is taking a not-so-unlikely pivot in the topsy-turvy world of cryptocurrencies as speculators seek to turn tokens from the failed crowdfunding entity into the latest meme coin.

Barry Sternlicht, the chairman of Starwood Capital Group, said he has about 2-3% of his net worth in cryptocurrency.

On Friday, stocks rose then sunk as traders digested the latest U.S. employment data. Bitcoin followed suit, posting nearly the exact same moves. (BTC )

(Bloomberg) -- With U.S. regulators still opposed to exchange-traded funds that directly hold cryptocurrencies, asset managers and fund issuers are finding workarounds for financial advisers clamoring to offer clients exposure to the booming sector.

(Bloomberg) -- The company behind the Tether cryptocurrency provided additional details on the assets backing the controversial stablecoin. (USDT )

Mukesh Ambani, Asia's richest person, said he sees the benefits of the blockchain technology and expects India to soon have one of the world's most-advanced digital infrastructures -- a tool that can generate equitable prosperity across the society.

Ho Chi Minh City police have detained 59 people tied to the biggest illegal online gambling ring ever uncovered by Vietnamese authorities, according to state-owned broadcaster VTV.

Rocket Lab USA Inc. offered several design updates Thursday for its newest rocket, Neutron, which place it in direct competition with Elon Musk's SpaceX for launching larger satellites. (NTRN )

With approval for a conventional cryptocurrency ETF still nowhere in sight, at least one U.S. money manager is looking to tap one of the hottest blockchain trends.

(Bloomberg) -- Meta Platforms Inc., the parent of Facebook and Instagram, is making it easier for companies to run advertisements promoting cryptocurrencies on its social media pages as the regulatory landscape for the digital coins matures.

Square Inc. is changing its corporate name to Block Inc., signaling a push beyond the company's main sales and payments products into businesses like music, cash transfers and the blockchain.

Some of the biggest names in crypto will head to Capitol Hill next week as lawmakers weigh new rules for the white-hot asset class.

(Bloomberg) -- Fidelity Investments, one of the world's largest asset managers, plans to join the spate of companies offering investors access to Bitcoin through a Canadian ETF with U.S. regulators balking at approval of the funds. (BTC )

(Bloomberg) -- Anthony Scaramucci's flagship vehicle for investing in hedge funds increased its exposure to crypto-related assets by almost 150% during the third quarter.

A Thai crypto exchange that notched up a valuation of more than $1 billion in less than four years is planning to offer a range of digital currencies and services in more countries to become the Coinbase of Southeast Asia, according to its chief executive officer.

Crypto billionaire Mike Novogratz wants to help New Yorkers offer advice to Eric Adams when he becomes mayor in January.

Bitcoin miner Griid Infrastructure LLC said Tuesday it has agreed to go public through a merger with Adit Edtech Acquisition Corp. in a deal that values the combined company at about $3.3 billion, including debt. (BTC )

Indonesia's central bank wants a digital form of the rupiah to fight cryptocurrencies as it considers whether to issue such a tender, said a senior official.

Digital wealth platform Endowus Pte has raised S$35 million ($27 million), led by Prosus Ventures and Singapore's EDBI, to bankroll an expansion in Asia's two regional financial hubs.