Blockchain trends on the rise in 2022

The crypto world is a fast and constantly changing ecosystem—it can be hard to keep up. Luckily, there are some blockchain trends that can be spotted before they happen. Here’s what you need to know about the narratives that are shaping 2022. From NFTs, to DeFi, DAOs, and the metaverse, these trends plus some potential, forthcoming headlines can keep you ahead of the curve.
Profile: crypto billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried

Who is Sam Bankman-Fried, and how did he get so wealthy so quickly? Decentral Publishing takes a closer look at the iconic, uber influential crypto billionaire who is on a mission to make a difference in the world.
April 15 crypto news wrap-up: is this a thing?

This week’s crypto news wrap-up discusses the Tesla/Blockstream partnership, Honduras experimenting with a “Bitcoin zone”, crypto PACs emerging for midterm elections, and more.
Is BTC poised for another historic bull run in April?

BTC has a history of strong performance in April, and some analysts are confident that it will have another bull run this month. The predictable volatility of BTC is due to the fact that it is a highly speculative asset, and whale investors are buying BTC because they believe that it will eventually become more mainstream and widely accepted.
April 8 crypto news wrap-up: is this a thing?

Welcome to the April 8th Decentral Publishing Crypto News Wrap-Up! Neil and Em debate about the Royal Mint, the Axie Infinity hack, the Bored Ape Yacht Club Discord hack, and more.
Crypto floods the music scene with YG’s $30M BTC flex

With his $30M BTC flex in his most recent music video, rapper YG uses his music to put all his support behind crypto on a national level. But was it real? Or is this a $30M fake?
The new sounds of NFTs at SXSW

Digital artwork NFTs have been all the rage recently. But the next wave of NFTs will sound completely different. NFTs are about to revolutionize online music yet again, and one company in particular seems to be standing out.
Ethereum staking soars as investors get ready for upcoming merge

As one of blockchain’s biggest assets, Ethereum is a valuable commodity. But as “the merge” approaches, ETH is becoming even more valuable – especially with the recent surge in ETH staking. The event will have a significant impact not only on ETH investors, but on exchanges as well.
Is Elon’s 9.2% twitter purchase a signal for DeSo (Decentralized Social)?

Is this new blockchain right in targeting Facebook and Twitter? Elon Musk sure seems to think so! DeSo is gunning for centralized data ownership, and social media platforms should be worried!
Biden budget proposal adds new tax rules for crypto

The Biden budget proposal for 2023 includes four new tax rules for digital assets. The proposed changes extend mark-to-market rules to crypto, provide new guidelines for securities lending with digital assets, and combat tax evasion in a couple new ways. The crypto tax rules are estimated to bring in $11 billion in revenue over the next decade. Check out this breakdown of the proposed changes.