Author: Jody Williams

I have been following the cryptocurrency market since 2012 and writing about it since early 2014. After that, I have become one of the most respected and well-known voices in the space. I have written for a number of publications, including CoinDesk, Bitcoin Magazine, and Crypto Insider. My work has also been featured in Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, CNBC, and other major media outlets.
Building a free-to-use social DApp
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Building a free-to-use social DApp

Cointelegraph is following the development of an entirely new blockchain from inception to mainnet and beyond through…

Terra's Mirror Protocol MIR rebounds 40% two days after crashing to record low
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Terra’s Mirror Protocol MIR rebounds 40% two days after crashing to record low

Mirror Protocol, a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol built on the Terra blockchain, was hit by one of…

Are crypto and blockchain safe for kids, or should greater measures be put in place?
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Are crypto and blockchain safe for kids, or should greater measures be put in place?

Crypto is going mainstream, and the world’s younger generation, in particular, is taking note. Cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com…

DOJ indicts BitConnect’s Indian founder for $2.4B crypto Ponzi scheme
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DOJ indicts BitConnect’s Indian founder for $2.4B crypto Ponzi scheme

The founder of the infamous crypto exchange BitConnect, Satish Kumbhani, has been charged for allegedly misleading investors…

Ukraine Bitcoin exchange volume spikes 200% as Russia war sparks currency concerns
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Ukraine Bitcoin exchange volume spikes 200% as Russia war sparks currency concerns

Bitcoin (BTC) and altcoin trading volumes have surged at a major Ukraine cryptocurrency exchange in the aftermath…

Bitcoin price spike to $39K leads traders to say ‘the panic is over for a few days’
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Bitcoin price spike to $39K leads traders to say ‘the panic is over for a few days’

Global financial markets and crypto markets were pummeled over the past 24-hours as the invasion of Ukraine…

Bitcoin dips 12% as Russian ruble hits all-time low against USD on Ukraine 'military operation'
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Bitcoin dips 12% as Russian ruble hits all-time low against USD on Ukraine ‘military operation’

Bitcoin (BTC) fell to $34,300 overnight on Feb. 24 as geopolitical tensions in Europe boiled over.  BTC/USD…

What is the Metaverse and how will it alter the internet?
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What is the Metaverse and how will it alter the internet?

Cointelegraph’s Jackson DuMont, Director of video, tackles the topic of the “next big thing:” the Metaverse. He…

Five key takeaways from the official Indian crypto ads guideline
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Five key takeaways from the official Indian crypto ads guideline

The Advertising Stands Council of India (ASCI) released a set of 12 guidelines for promotions and advertisement…

Analysts say Bitcoin 'bottom is in’ as BTC bounces back to $38,000
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Analysts say Bitcoin ‘bottom is in’ as BTC bounces back to $38,000

The ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine continue to be the dominant news story on Feb. 22…

Crypto trading firm Amber valued at $3B after big Singaporean investment
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Crypto trading firm Amber valued at $3B after big Singaporean investment

Crypto finance service provider Amber has landed a valuation of $3 billion following a funding round led…

How projects are collaborating to the mutual benefit of the entire sector
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How projects are collaborating to the mutual benefit of the entire sector

On Dec. 2, 2021, Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) amassed the attention of culture driven athletic brand,…

KB Bank to launch South Korea’s first crypto investment fund
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KB Bank to launch South Korea’s first crypto investment fund

Kookmin Bank is preparing to become the first bank in South Korea to offer crypto investment products…

The Metaverse will bring a further erosion of privacy
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The Metaverse will bring a further erosion of privacy

Unlike some of my peers in the technology space, I don’t see the Metaverse as a virtual…

Aarika Rhodes on Bitcoin Day
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Aarika Rhodes on Bitcoin Day

Aarika Rhodes, an elementary school teacher-turned congressional candidate, recently featured in the Bitcoin Day Sacramento 2022 event…

Russian government fails to forge a consolidated stance on crypto regulation
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Russian government fails to forge a consolidated stance on crypto regulation

On Feb. 18, the Russian Ministry of Finance kicked off public consultations on the rules of cryptocurrency…

OpenSea smart contract upgrade to delist inactive NFTs on Ethereum
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OpenSea smart contract upgrade to delist inactive NFTs on Ethereum

OpenSea, one of the most popular nonfungible token (NFT) marketplace, has rolled out an upgrade to its…

MiamiCoin disbursement to fund a rental assistance program, says Mayor Suarez
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MiamiCoin disbursement to fund a rental assistance program, says Mayor Suarez

Upon the announcement that Francis Suarez, mayor of the City of Miami, took a $5.25 million disbursement…

JPMorgan unveils research on quantum resistant blockchain network
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JPMorgan unveils research on quantum resistant blockchain network

U.S. banking giant JPMorgan Chase has unveiled research on a Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) blockchain network that…

Blockchain community busts alleged $20M NFT drop scam before sale completion
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Blockchain community busts alleged $20M NFT drop scam before sale completion

Late Wednesday, internet detective and Youtuber Coffeezilla published a new video documenting how he, along with members…