CryptoPunks Lurk in Tiffany's Little Blue Box

Digital bling, now with diamonds.

Photographer: larvalabs

Welcome to Bloomberg Crypto, our twice-weekly look at Bitcoin, blockchain and more. If someone forwarded this to you, sign up here. In today’s edition, Michael P. Regan explores status symbols — real, digital and both:

Future fiances of the world, fair warning: If your significant other presents you with one of those famous Tiffany & Co. “little blue boxes” this year, calibrate your expectations before opening it. Yes, it could be one of the jeweler’s coveted engagement rings. Or, if your significant other happens to be a crypto aficionado, it could be ... well, something else entirely.