Bitcoin is down .5% at $21,560
Ethereum is down slightly at $1767
and Binance Coin down slightly at $295

DBS is acquiring a 3x3 plot of land in The Sandbox

Algorand Foundation has $35M of exposure to troubled lender Hodlnaut

Vitalik Buterin surprises guests at Kyiv Tech Summit.

Blockchain. com to open an office in Dubai.

Paradigm says infrastructure providers should not be subject to US treasury sanctions.

Links:

• DBS partners with The Sandbox to launch ‘DBS BetterWorld’ to demonstrate how the metaverse can be used as a force for good
• Algorand Foundation exposure to Hodlnaut
• Base Layer Neutrality - Paradigm
• Dubai grants provisional approval to crypto firm Blockchain.com | Reuters
• Ethereum Co-founder Vitalik Buterin Appears at Kyiv Tech Summit to Support for Ukraine

Bitcoin is down .5% at $38,840
Ethereum is down .5% at $2,574
and Binance Coin is down .5% at $384

Immutable X up 27%
Golem up 22%
Waves up 15%

Biden is reportedly planning to sign an executive order on crypto

The World of Women NFT project teams up with The Sandbox

Coinbase said its currently blocking 25k crypto addresses linked to Russia

Links:

• Using Crypto Tech to Promote Sanctions Compliance | by Coinbase | Mar, 2022 | The Coinbase Blog
• World of Women Teams Up With The Sandbox for $25M Inclusivity Push
• Biden to order studies on regulating, issuing cryptocurrency -source | Reuters

Bitcoin is up slightly at $44,920
Ethereum is up slightly at $3,254
and Binance Coin is up 1.5% at $434

Anchor Protocol up 19%

Gucci buys land in The Sandbox

McDonalds & Panera file trademarks for virtual restaurants in metaverse

EOS considering legal action against block.one

Sotheby’s to auction off 104 cryptopunks.

Links:

• Yves La Rose on Twitter: "As Founder of @EosNFoundation I share your frustrations! We are taking further steps to hold @B1 accountable for its past actions and broken promises against #EOS. Review of ALL possible legal recourse to seek $4.1B in damages underway. Let's do this together! #4BillionDAO coming" / Twitter
• McDonald’s and Panera Bread file trademarks for virtual restaurants
• Gucci plans virtual world for Gen Z on The Sandbox | Vogue Business
• Sotheby's on Twitter: "CryptoPunks get the Sotheby's treatment. Our next #SothebysMetaverse sale 'Punk It! 104 CryptoPunks. 1 Lot.' will be a landmark LIVE Evening Auction on February 23. A truly historic sale for an undeniably historic NFT project. https://t.co/LAu6j8Atu3" / Twitter

Bitcoin is up slightly at $41,532
Ethereum is up .5% at $3,026
and Binance Coin is up slightly at $423

The Sandbox up 19%
Near Protocol, up 18%
Decentraland up 16%

Tx. Senator Ted Cruz buys Bitcoin in recent downturn

Disney seeks Business Development Manager with experience in NFTs

IMX slides as GameStop sells 15M tokens. ($42M)

Senator Pat Toomey cautions over digital Yuan

Nike sues StockX over NFTs

Links:

• DISNEY jobs
• IMX token tumbles as GameStop dumps $42 million from Immutable X grant
• Toomey to Yellen on Digital Yuan
• MetaBirkins Creator Says He Received a Cease & Desist from Hermès, Claims Fair Use - The Fashion Law
• Nike and Hermès File Lawsuits for Trademark Infringement as Fashion Collides With NFTs
• Sen. Ted Cruz discloses a bitcoin purchase worth up to $50,000

Bitcoin is up 1% at $43,296
Ethereum is up 1% at $3,319
and Binance Coin up 1% at $474

Fantom, up 20%
The Sandbox up 15%
Celo up 15%

Bitcoin’s bounce back to 43k has liquidated 82M of Short traders positions.

Senate Banking Committee hearing — with promises of Fed report on crypto 'within weeks', and soft alignment on digital dollar.

Legal defense fund for Bitcoin developers.

Links:

• Zack Voell on Twitter: "an email to the bitcoin dev mailing list from @jack explaining the Bitcoin Legal Defense Fund https://t.co/y1XY3XG0IR" / Twitter
• Bitcoin Liquidations-Bitcoin Liquidations Chart-Bitcoin liquidations live-bitmex rekt-Coinglass
• Powell says delayed Fed report on digital currencies will be released 'within weeks'

Bitcoin is up .5% at $51,053
Ethereum is up .5% at $4,089
and Binance Coin is up slightly at $547

The Sandbox up 18%
Fantom up 16%

Adam White is leaving Bakkt.

Thai central bank to delay CBDC test until late next year.

Kraken is acquiring the non custodial staking startup Staked.

Links:

• Adam White on Twitter: "After a great 3+ years at bakkt, next week will be my last I’ve loved working at intersection of crypto + markets and good to see the industry finding the balance between innovation & regulation. Lots of work still to do here but never been more optimistic about the future 🌕" / Twitter
• Kraken Acquires Staked to Support Growth and Resilience in One of Largest Crypto Industry Deals to Date | Business Wire
• Thai Central Bank to Delay CBDC Test Till Late 2022: Report

Links:

• The Sandbox co-founder wants to defend metaverses against Big Tech
• Dogecoin is better than Bitcoin for payments, Elon Musk declares
• Look out below! Analysts eye $40K Bitcoin price after today’s dip to $45.7K — ADVERTISE CAREERS

Bitcoin is down 1% at $59,067
Ethereum is down 1% at $4,172
and Binance Coin down 1% at $563

The Sandbox up 25%
Algorand up 16%
Decentraland up 16%

US Congressmen introduce legislation to amend the crypto-related provisions in infrastructure bill.

Crypto.com spends $700M for naming rights of LA's Staples Center.

Time magazine partners with with Mike Novogratz's Galaxy Digital to deliver Metaverse Content

Links:

• Bipartisan "Keep innovation in America act"
• TIME Magazine joins with Galaxy to educate readers about the metaverse
• Staples Center to become Crypto.com Arena in reported $700 million naming rights deal

Bitcoin is down 1% at $63,455
Ethereum is down 1.5% at $4,555
and Binance Coin down 1% at $611

Decentraland up 32%
The Sandbox up 17%

India based WazirX says their user base has grown over 10 times in 2021

Bumble to incorporate web 3 into its relaunch for Bumble BFF

Miami to pass bitcoin staking rewards to residents. Begins with giveaway.

The US Congress Joint Economic Committee to hold hearing on demistifying crypto.

Links:

• Demystifying Crypto: Digital Assets and the Role of Government - Demystifying Crypto: Digital Assets and the Role of Government - United States Joint Economic Committee
• Miami's mayor says residents will receive a bitcoin dividend in a MiamiCoin wallet
• Bumble Inc. (BMBL) Q3 2021 Earnings Call Transcript | The Motley Fool
• Indian Crypto Exchange WazirX Says Userbase Has Grown Over 10 Times in 2021

Bitcoin is up slightly at $61,396
Ethereum is up .5% at $4,298
and Binance Coin is up .5% at $521

Decentraland up 87%
The Sandbox up 37%
Basic attention token up 33%

CryptoPunk 9998 wash traded their NFT for over $500M

NYDIG acquires UK Startup Bottlepay with a $300M stock purchase

DOJ looks for supervisory trial attorney to lead new Crypto department.

Coinlist now valued at over $1.5B

Links:

• Here’s Why a CryptoPunk Sold for $530M
• CoinList is now valued at $1.5 billion with a fresh $100 million in funding
• NYDIG acquires British bitcoin startup Bottlepay in $300 million stock purchase
• USAJOBS - Job Announcement

Bitcoin is down slightly at $48,371
Ethereum is down slightly at $3,200
and Cardano is down slightly at 2.90

Loopring up 33%
The Sandbox up 21%
Arweave up 16%

A bug affecting older versions of an Ethereum client is causing issues in the network.

Securities regulator in Ontario to prohibit the country’s crypto platforms from trading Tether (USDT)

NFT platform Art Blocks sees landmark $5.8M sale for Ringers #879.

SEC to collect from Steven Seagal.

Links:

• Steven Seagal on Hook for SEC Crypto Fine Despite Move to Moscow
• CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
• Ontario securities regulator bars the country's first registered crypto platforms from trading Tether
• NFT platform Art Blocks breaks record with $5.8 million sale

Bitcoin is down slightly at $31,750
Ethereum is own slightly at $1,963
and Binance Coin is up slightly at $306

Lisk up 19%
The Sandbox up 15%

White hat hacker saves funds in live battle with bad actor.

Taobao's annual maker festival to have NFTs

SoftBank is putting $75M in Bullish.

Hong Kong authorities shut down money money laundering ring.

Links:

• Hong Kong customs racks up first bust of cryptocurrency money launderers, smashing HK$1.2 billion racket | South China Morning Post
• SEC BULLISH filing
• Alibaba’s Taobao to Include NFT Arts in Its Maker Festival - CoinDesk
• Reddit thread with hacking info: If you want to join me in watching metamask account get robbed by some asshole look below : CryptoCurrency