Cryptocurrency bonanza in 2021, all thanks to these heavyweight events

By almost any measure, 2021 has been a banner year for cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin, ethereum and other cryptocurrencies all saw significant price increases, hitting new highs well above previous peaks; more and more institutions began offering research and services for cryptocurrencies; prominent investors poured in; and NFT (non-homogenized tokens) and DeFi (decentralized finance) became buzzwords.

In the crypto industry in 2021, there are wins, scams, upgrades, crackdowns, and a number of other themes that will carry over into 2022. Major central banks are taking a serious look at developing digital currencies, and regulators are becoming more concerned about this once "wild" industry. Let's take a look at some of the big moments in the crypto industry in 2021 to see what the future may hold.