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Whether you’re a seasoned investor, a novice trader, or just an interested bystander, crypto and blockchain technology have made waves this year that have captivated the attention of the public at large.
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Just for fun, we selected a few of our favorite headlines to reflect the rollercoaster 2021 has been for digital tender. Let’s enjoy this look back on this year’s crypto news together.
The Rise of Dogecoin
If you weren’t aware of the power of memes before 2021, the rise of Dogecoin definitely drew attention to this phenomenon. Many of us watched the rise of Dogecoin with incredulity when its value skyrocketed in January and February of 2021 following encouraging tweets from Tesla billionaire Elon Musk. Dogecoin went from playful ribbing to prolific riches almost overnight.
- After GameStop, Dogecoin’s 800% rise in a day shows how memes can move markets
- First a Meme, Then a Cryptocurrency, and Now an $80 Billion Brand? Dogecoin Continues Its Rollercoaster Journey into the USPTO.
- 17 Dogecoin Memes: Twitter Users React As Crypto Price Soars!
Spicy Crypto Cybercrime
Everyone likes a bit of true crime drama. Here are some of the most intriguing cryptocurrency crime stories from this year.
- Crypto hacker offered reward after $600m heist
- How Cryptocurrency Turbocharged the Cybercrime Racket
- Just 270 crypto addresses laundered $1.3 billion in dirty funds last year, research shows
Spring 2021 Crypto Crash: Ups and Downs
It’s not all wins within the crypto world, and in 2021 we saw some pretty significant ups and downs. Here are some articles that recap of the crypto crash in May and June this year, and some excellent memes that truly represent how investors were — or weren’t — coping with the flux.
- Robinhood Suffers Crypto Trading ‘Issues’ as Ether, Dogecoin Soar
- Crypto carnage—Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin all bomb lower
- Cryptocurrency Crash: Funniest Tweets from Angry Bitcoin, Dogecoin Investors
International Political Crypto Power Plays
Some governments are embracing the brave new world of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, and some are banning it. Take a look at China, El Salvador, and the United States and their response to crypto in 2021.
- China’s top regulators ban crypto trading and mining, sending bitcoin tumbling
- El Salvador Just Became The First Country To Accept Bitcoin As Legal Tender
- White House backs senators pushing for stricter crypto reporting rules\
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