Bitcoin

2022 goes from bad to worse for the crypto markets — despite some bullish news from the likes of Twitter, OpenSea, Google, Microsoft and Walmart.

To buy Bitcoin or to buy Ethereum — that is the question.

Bitcoin falls below $39,000 and Ether circles the drain at $2,800... what is going on?

Department of Labor rules mean that Adams cannot directly receive his paycheck in crypto, meaning the funds have to go through Coinbase first.

Interest rates on the loans could be between 6% and 10%, and this is being described as a vast improvement on the status quo.

Plus, is MicroStrategy's enthusiasm for Bitcoin cooling off after a 40% slump from all-time highs?

"The best defense against inflation is a Bitcoin standard," the MicroStrategy CEO says.

And in other news today... why are crypto ATMs suddenly shutting down in Singapore?

"Further weakness may motivate these underwater sellers to finally capitulate," Glassnode warns in its weekly report.

The machines are being targeted by regulators who say crypto trading "is highly risky and not suitable for the general public."

All of this comes as a number of big players seek to democratize the world of Bitcoin mining, which has come under criticism for being dominated by a small number of operators.

Milo says customers will be able to pledge their Bitcoin to snap up property — unlocking low interest mortgages that last for 30 years.

Plus, a Bitcoin conference is offering a free trip to space for one lucky attendee.

Just 20% of Salvadorans believe that the country's economy has improved since Bitcoin was given the same status as the U.S. dollar.

Everyone who attends the North American Bitcoin Conference, which is being held in Miami from Jan. 17-19, will be entered into a draw.

Plus... will PayPal face the same regulatory hurdles as Facebook as it explores plans to launch its own stablecoin?

"Mining isn’t accessible to everyone. Bitcoin mining should be as easy as plugging a rig into a power source," Dorsey said back in October.

Also today, a miner beats odds of 1 in 1.36 million and gets chosen to add the next block to the Bitcoin blockchain — earning $266,000.