Crypto Custody Service Bakkt Discontinues Consumer App as Regulator Crackdown Intensifies
13.2.2023
Bakkt, a crypto custody service that includes an app where consumers can view and transact with assets, has announced the closure of its consumer-facing app as regulatory scrutiny increases.
In a Monday press release, the digital asset company said it is shutting its consumer-facing app to focus...
Dogecoin Price Tries to Recover - When Will it Pass $0.10?
13.2.2023
Dogecoin (DOGE), the cryptocurrency that powers the dog meme-inspired payments-focused blockchain Dogecoin, attempted to stage a recovery on Monday, at one point rallying to its highest level in five days above in the $0.086 area. However, the cryptocurrency has since given back earlier gains...
Biggest Movers: MATIC Drops by 10%, ATOM Hits 2-Week Low
13.2.2023
Polygon fell by over 10% on Feb. 13, as a red wave swept through cryptocurrency markets during Monday’s session. Volatility was high ahead of Tuesday’s U.S. consumer price index release, and with the depegging of BUSD. Cosmos also traded lower to start the week, hitting a 14-day low....
DeFi vs. Web3: Key differences explained
13.2.2023
DeFi is built on top of existing smart contract platforms like Ethereum, while Web3 is built on the internet itself. Here are other ways they differ
SEC Threatens Lawsuit Against Binance BUSD Stablecoin-Issuer Paxos – What’s Going On?
13.2.2023
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has said it intends to sue Paxos Trust Company, a regulated New York-based firm that issues several popular stablecoins.
The threat of a lawsuit from the SEC came in the form of a letter to Paxos. The letter is a so-called Wells notice, used by...
Proposed EU parliament rule could have banks apply 1,250% risk weight to crypto exposure
13.2.2023
The proposed rule change, putting crypto at one of the highest risk ratings at financial institutions, could go into effect until December 2024
Regulator NYDFS Says Paxos Didn't Administer Binance USD in 'Safe and Sound' Manner: Reuters
13.2.2023
Paxos Trust Company’s administration of Binance’s stablecoin left it open to use by bad actors, the New York Department of Financial Services told Reuters on Monday
Today in Crypto: Wirex Signes Long-term Global Partnership with Visa, Bank of Brazil Says Citizens Can Pay Taxes with Crypto, MetaMask Warns Users About Phishing Attempts
13.2.2023
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DigiDaigaku NFTs' Price Rises After $6.5M Super Bowl Ad
13.2.2023
Limit Break’s commercial advertised a free “digital collectible” for scanning a QR code. The floor price on OpenSea the morning after are hovering around 0.31 ETH, or about $460
Brazilians Will Be Able to Pay Taxes With Crypto
13.2.2023
Brazilians will now be able to pay part of their state taxes using cryptocurrencies. Banco do Brazil, a mixed ownership bank, is launching the option of paying a set of taxes with crypto, using Bitfy, a Brazilian cryptocurrency startup, as a payment processor, exchanging the cryptocurrencies paid...
Bitcoin flirts with bid liquidity as BTC price nears new 3-week lows
13.2.2023
Bitcoin bulls struggle to influence the trend as CPI nerves combine with already weak low-timeframe performance
Crypto Custody Service Bakkt Discontinues Consumer App as Regular Crackdown Intensifies
13.2.2023
Bakkt, a crypto custody service that includes an app where consumers can view and transact with assets, has announced the closure of its consumer-facing app as regulatory scrutiny increases.
In a Monday press release, the digital asset company said it is shutting its consumer-facing app to focus...