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Fintech Firm Arch Starts Crypto Lending Product, Raises $2.75M

The fintech startup plans to allow other alternative assets as collateral in the future.

Finnish Minister Calls for EU Law to Recognize DAOs

Brussels must act to enable smart contracts to take off across the bloc, communications minister Timo Harakka said.

French Crypto Companies Must Seek Authorization by 2024 Under New Lawmaker Plans

The French National Assembly plans offer more time than a Senate proposal, as the country prepares for a new EU crypto law

Crypto Conglomerate DCG Suspends Dividends Amid Distress at Genesis Unit

“In response to the current market environment, DCG has been focused on strengthening our balance sheet by reducing operating expenses and preserving liquidity,” it told shareholders in a letter Tuesday.

Blockchain’s Non-Crypto Applications Take Center Stage on Davos Day 2

Policymakers and business executives were quick to draw a distinction between distributed ledgers and cryptocurrencies at #WEF23.

Crypto Speculation Has Had Its “Comeuppance”: Raghuram Rajan

But that shouldn’t disqualify blockchain technology, and regulators should steer clear of extreme measures, the former governor of India’s central bank told CoinDesk in Davos.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Hangs Tough Over $21K for Another Day

ALSO: Sam Reynolds writes about the unlikely rally of metaverse majors, including Axie Infinity and Decentraland, even as they struggle to keep users engaged.

SHIB Surges 20%, DOGE up 5% as Traders Continue to Ape Into Meme Coins

Nansen data shows heavy DEX trading on SHIB tokens.

Ethereum Layer 2 Network Optimism Sees Bump in Transactional Activity. Here’s Why it Matters

Transactional activity can serve as a predictive indicator of forthcoming investor interest in any blockchain ecosystem.

Crypto Observers Maintain Risk On Bias as US Debt Ceiling Nears

The debt ceiling refers to the maximum amount of money the U.S. government can borrow by issuing bonds.