Republic of Ireland to Prohibit Political Cryptocurrency Donations
20.4.2022
The government of Ireland is preparing to ban political parties from accepting campaign donations in cryptocurrency. The move aims to block the perceived threat of Russian interference in the European nation’s elections against the backdrop of a clash between the West and Moscow over the...
Optimism-based projects spike on rumors of token airdrop
20.4.2022
“We’re nearing the end of a chapter and the beginning of the next — one driven by community ownership and governance,” noted Optimism
Bitcoin and Ethereum Consolidate Gains, SNX and APE Rally
20.4.2022
Bitcoin price remained well bid above the USD 40,500 level. BTC extended gains above the USD 41,200 resistance, spiked above USD 41,600, and is currently (04:07 UTC) consolidating gains near USD 41,400. BTC is up almost 2% in a day and 3% in a week....
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Monero crypto of choice as ransomware ‘double extortion’ attacks increase 500%
20.4.2022
A surge in ransomware in 2021 has also resulted in a surge in Monero usage as the method of payment as more criminal groups want only XMR
US Secret Service Has Seized Cryptocurrency Worth Over $102 Million in 254 Fraud Cases
20.4.2022
The U.S. Secret Service has seized cryptocurrency worth more than $102 million in 254 fraud-related investigations. “What criminals want to do is sort of muddy the waters and make efforts to obfuscate their activities,” said the assistant director of the Secret Service’s Office...
Agent Smith says Secret Service seized $102M in crypto in 254 cases since 2015
20.4.2022
The U.S. Secret Service says the immutable and transparent aspect of the blockchain ledger allows the agency to track transactions made by criminals easier than cash in some cases
More volatile than Bitcoin? Netflix shares plunge 25%
20.4.2022
The streaming service’s stock price took a major hit after releasing disappointing user numbers, making some in the crypto community cry foul at the volatility
400 new projects and 100K new wallets in a month on Cardano
20.4.2022
The number of ADA wallets has increased by 100,000 since March 22, with the total figure standing at 3.268 million as of April 19
US Lawmaker Urges Biden Administration to Develop ‘Robust Strategy’ to Prevent Crypto Use to Evade Sanctions
20.4.2022
A U.S. lawmaker has urged the Biden administration to develop a “robust strategy” to prevent cryptocurrency from being used to evade sanctions. “Emerging technologies like cryptocurrency offer many positive applications like humanitarian relief, but the administration has...
More Big-hitting South Korean Non-crypto Firms Eyeing Token Launches
20.4.2022
Yet more big-hitting South Korean companies from outside the crypto sector are beginning to branch out into crypto-related business – with the e-commerce giant TMon and the KOSDAQ-listed hotel chain Ananti making moves on the token issuance front....
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First Mover Asia: Is Germany Really the Most Crypto-Friendly Jurisdiction? Maybe Not; Bitcoin Gains
20.4.2022
Robinhood Begins European Expansion, Acquiring Regulated UK-Based Crypto Firm Ziglu
20.4.2022
Nasdaq-listed trading platform Robinhood is acquiring Ziglu, a London-based electronic money institution and crypto asset firm. The acquisition is part of Robinhood’s international expansion plan. Robinhood “sees a big opportunity in serving customers across the globe.”...