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Podcast: Insider Trading, Bitcoin Selloffs and an NFT Ban — Weekly News Roundup

It's the weekend edition of CoinMarketRecap! Connor Sephton and Molly Jane Zuckerman discuss all the biggest crypto stories from the past seven days.

Michael Saylor Attacks Tesla for Selling 75% of Bitcoin

It's fair to say that MicroStrategy has taken a very different approach to Tesla when it comes to acquiring Bitcoin.

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Is The Bitcoin Bottom In? A July 2022 Update

Bitcoin has rallied over 30% since touching lows of $18K in mid-June 2022 — but was that the bottom or merely a relief rally? Read on to find out what both sides of the market have to say.

CoinMarketCap News, July 21: Will Tesla Ever Invest in Bitcoin Again?

Elon Musk leaves the door open to further crypto investments in future — and Bitcoin seems unfazed by Tesla's dramatic dump.

Podcast: Ex-Celsius Employee Thinks the Crypto Lender Won't Survive

Also today, Minecraft releases tough new rules banning non-fungible tokens — and Elon Musk isn't the only one selling off Bitcoin.

Finland Sells 1,900 BTC — and Says $47M Will Be Donated to Ukraine

Had this Bitcoin been sold back in November 2021, when Bitcoin had hit highs of $68,700, the crypto stash would have been worth a whopping $130 million.

Tesla Sells Off 75% of Bitcoin at a Hefty Loss

Explaining its rationale for selling, the company explained that profits had been dragged down by the COVID-related shutdown of its gigafactory in Shanghai.

CoinMarketCap News, July 20: Why Is ETH Rallying So Hard?

Also today, Mike Novogratz believes the worst is over for crypto — and BTC will one day hit $500,000. His predictions have been wrong before.

Podcast: What Bear Market?! Fresh Prediction That Bitcoin Will One Day Hit $500,000

Also today, why a spate of phishing scams targeting NFT influencers is causing alarm.

Bitcoin Races to $23,500 — and Ether's Rallied By 50% in Just Seven Days

The world's biggest cryptocurrency has cracked the 200-week moving average as a result, but analysts fear that the gains may be short-lived.

CoinMarketCap News, July 18: Huge Weekend Rally for Crypto — Ether Up 30% in Seven Days

Also today, Bitcoin laundering suspect Heather Morgan is being allowed to get a job that generates an income of at least $10,000 a month.

Heather Morgan: Rapper Awaiting Trial on Bitcoin Laundering Charges Allowed to Get a Job

The 31-year-old "may engage in legitimate employment and receive income of greater than $10,000 per month."

Two Most Crypto-Friendly Countries Named… One of Them Will Surprise You

The U.S. has surged up the rankings after a series of bullish developments, but one European country has won plaudits for "progressive" laws and "favorable" tax rules.

CoinMarketCap News, July 14: Three Big Threats for Bitcoin on the Horizon

Also today, Celsius Network has filed for bankruptcy — one month after the crypto lender suddenly suspended withdrawals.

Podcast: Is There Any Sign of Celsius Network Withdrawals Resuming?

Also today, Bitcoin under pressure as spike in U.S. inflation increases likelihood of dramatic interest rate hike later this month.

U.S. Inflation Worse than Feared in June — Bitcoin Hit Amid Fears of Huge Interest Rate Hike

An interest rate hike would be particularly damaging for tech stocks, and worryingly, Bitcoin has been closely correlated to the stock market of late.

Podcast: Big Day for Bitcoin as Crucial Inflation Figures Loom

Also today, we've got all the latest developments as Twitter sues Elon Musk.

CoinMarketCap, July 11: Hopes of Bitcoin Rally to $30,000 Are Fading, Survey Suggests

Also today, Twitter's gearing up for a messy legal fight after Elon Musk pulled out of a takeover deal.

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