El Salvador Switches Tech Providers — Chooses Alphapoint to Operate Chivo Bitcoin Wallet
2.2.2022
On February 2, 2022, the blockchain infrastructure provider Alphapoint has announced that the Salvadoran government has chosen the firm to operate the bitcoin wallet Chivo. The bitcoin wallet is the largest fintech application in the country and Alphapoint “supports the frontend and backend...
Bitcoin, Ether, and NFTs will 'never become legal tender' in India, says Finance Secretary
2.2.2022
"You can buy gold, diamond, crypto, but that will have not have the value authorization by government," said T.V. Somanathan
Dune Analytics raises near-$70M in Series B funding round
2.2.2022
The blockchain analytics company has seen its valuation grow as more crypto users rely on its services for informed decision-making
Laundering NFTs, Circling Crypto Ads, Cardano Gets Extra Space, Euro Inflation Heats Up + More News
2.2.2022
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Vale Diem: How Facebook’s ambitious stablecoin project came to an end
2.2.2022
It only took Libra/Diem two years to come full circle from publishing its white paper to falling apart
Grayscale Makes an ETF Move
2.2.2022
US-based major cryptoasset management firm Grayscale Investments launched its first equity exchange-traded fund (ETF) as they aim to increase its exposure to this type of investment vehicle.
The Grayscale Future of Finance ETF will track the investment performance of the Bloomberg Grayscale...
Bitcoin Mining Report Shows Network’s Emissions Account for 0.08% of the World’s CO2
2.2.2022
During the last year, Bitcoin — the cryptocurrency network that leverages proof-of-work (PoW) to process transactions and secure the protocol — has received a lot of criticism about its environmental impact. This week, the cryptocurrency firm Coinshares published a report that shows...
BTC price dives with stocks as fresh sell-off sees PayPal shed nearly 25%
2.2.2022
Bitcoin reaffirms its current correlation with equities as tech stocks in particular suffer as trading gets underway
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: Bitcoin Consolidates After Yesterday’s Rally
2.2.2022
Hump-day provided a hurdle for cryptocurrency prices, which mainly consolidated, after a strong start to February. Bitcoin and ethereum were both trading lower during today’s session. Bitcoin BTC/USD followed up yesterday’s rally with a weak showing on Wednesday, falling by as much...
Progressive group adopts Bitcoin as ING and PayPal block donations
2.2.2022
Progressive International made another case for Bitcoin as a tool for circumventing the traditional financial system
India Confirms ‘It’s Not Illegal to Buy or Sell Crypto’ — Government Will Consult Widely on Crypto Regulation
2.2.2022
India’s finance secretary has confirmed that it is not illegal to buy or sell crypto assets in India. Regarding cryptocurrency regulation, “the government’s approach is to consult widely and also to look at what’s happening internationally,” he explained. Crypto...
Major crypto exchanges eye Asian market amid growing regulatory clarity
2.2.2022
Crypto adoption is expanding apace across Asia, with major global exchanges inking partnerships and making acquisitions on the continent