# DeFi, DAOs and NFTs: Crypto is redefining how charities raise funds

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” DeFi, DAOs and NFTs: Crypto is redefining how charities raise funds “ Non-fungible tokens (NFTs), decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), and decentralized finance (DeFi) are redefining how charities raise donations and distribute funds to those most in need. Through ever-evolving crypto and blockchain-related technology, crypto philanthropists told Cointelegraph that they’ve witnessed “new wealth distribution mechanisms” never seen…

# How crypto tokens (not Bitcoin) will outperform stocks in 2023, Arca’s CIO explains

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” How crypto tokens (not Bitcoin) will outperform stocks in 2023, Arca’s CIO explains “ Digital assets will largely decouple from traditional equity markets in 2023, says Chief Investment Officer at Arca, Jeff Dorman. Discussing his outlook for 2023 in a recent interview with Cointelegraph, Dorman argues that as the global economy enters a recession…

# Polygon tests zero-knowledge rollups, mainnet integration inbound

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” Polygon tests zero-knowledge rollups, mainnet integration inbound “ Ethereum layer-2 scaling protocol Polygon (MATIC) is carrying out performance testing of zero-knowledge rollup (zk rollups) technology ahead of full integration with its mainnet. The development of the technology, called Polygon zkEVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine), has been ongoing for over three years by the Polygon Hermez…

# Bitcoin price taps .5K as traders in ‘disbelief’ doubt crypto rally

# Bitcoin price taps $17.5K as traders in ‘disbelief’ doubt crypto rally

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” Bitcoin price taps $17.5K as traders in ‘disbelief’ doubt crypto rally “ Bitcoin (BTC) staged a brief but promising return to $17,500 overnight on Jan. 11 as newfound strength lingered. BTC/USD 1-day candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingView Bitcoin fails to win over skeptical traders Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD hitting…

# Optimism and Arbitrum flip Ethereum in combined transaction volume

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” Optimism and Arbitrum flip Ethereum in combined transaction volume “ Ethereum Layer-2 (L2) on-chain activity has been increasing to the extent that the leading two networks now process more transaction volume than the Ethereum network. Layer-2 networks Arbitrum and Optimism have seen an increase in transactions over the past three months. Comparatively, aside from…

# Death and self-custody: How to pass on your crypto when you die

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” Death and self-custody: How to pass on your crypto when you die “ The average crypto investor probably isn’t planning on dying of old age anytime soon, but that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t have a plan in place to pass on their crypto in the event they meet an unlikely demise, lawyers warn. Speaking…

# Layer-1 EVM oracle platform Flare launches to boost interoperable DApps

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” Layer-1 EVM oracle platform Flare launches to boost interoperable DApps “ Flare, a new layer-1 Ethereum Virtual Machine blockchain platform, has gone live with the launch of two core protocols aimed at powering decentralized interoperability applications. The platform serves as an oracle network that allows developers to build applications that are aimed at being…

# Price analysis 1/9: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, DOGE, ADA, MATIC, LTC

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” Price analysis 1/9: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, DOGE, ADA, MATIC, LTC “ Investors across asset classes have been keeping a close watch on the United States Federal Reserve’s monetary policy because that sets the stage for a risk-on or a risk-off environment. The strong rally in the U.S. stock markets on Jan….

# Why is Ethereum (ETH) price up today?

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” Why is Ethereum (ETH) price up today? “ Ethereum’s native token, Ether (ETH), rose to three-week highs, rallying in lockstep with the broader cryptocurrency market, as well as stocks. ETH price rises to three-week highs On Jan. 9, ETH’s price rose 2.85% to cross above $1,325 for the first time in three weeks, a key…

# Ethereum’s Shanghai upgrade could supercharge liquid staking derivatives — Here’s how

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” Ethereum’s Shanghai upgrade could supercharge liquid staking derivatives — Here’s how “ The crypto market witnessed the DeFi summer of 2020, where decentralized finance applications like Compound and Uniswap turned Ether (ETH) and Bitcoin (BTC) into yield-bearing assets via yield farming and liquidity mining rewards. The price of Ether nearly doubled to $490 as…