Scams are driving South African authorities to regulate crypto trading
27.1.2021
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority is demanding tighter regulatory control over cryptocurrency
Craig Wright's Anti-Bitcoin Attempts Just Helped Bitcoin
27.1.2021
Craig Wright. Source: a video screenshot, Youtybe, CoinGeek
The outspoken Australian, nChain Chief Scientist Craig Wright – the man who has angered much of the crypto world by claiming to be Satoshi Nakamoto, the author of the Bitcoin (BTC) white paper – appears to have bitten off more than he...
Heating Up the DeFi Stage With the First Super-focused Online Event of 2021
27.1.2021
The booming Decentralized Finance market was the hottest topic in the crypto industry in 2020 and this will, for sure, be the case in 2021 as well. Some believe that DeFi is just another passing fad. Others are certain that it is here to stay, and has the potential to transform the entire financial...
BTC price clings to $31K as Scaramucci says GameStop boom 'good for Bitcoin'
27.1.2021
The rush into decentralized investment will only serve to fuel Bitcoin's position, the investor says amid outrage at GameStop's performance
US Man Sentenced to Prison for Embezzling $20M of ICO Investors’ Funds
27.1.2021
San Francisco-based Jerry Guo represented himself to clients as an ICO consultant, then embezzled funds now worth over $20 million
Florida class action lawsuit alleges Ripple violated securities laws
27.1.2021
Already facing a suit from the U.S. SEC, Ripple is now accused of violating securities laws in Florida
Iran Finds Scapegoat In ‘Easy Victim’ Bitcoin as Officials Shut Down 1,600 Mining Farms
27.1.2021
As Iran experiences rolling electricity blackouts, the country’s authorities have responded to the crisis by targeting bitcoin mining farms. The sanctions-hit country’s campaign against miners has seen a total of 1,600 mining centers being shut down. This Iranian blitz on cryptocurrency...
EY’s Paul Brody Expects Consumer DeFi Ignition in 2021
27.1.2021
Welcome to the world of boomer DeFi
Major Russian Bank Sberbank Files Application to Launch Its Own Stablecoin — Possibly Pegged to the Fiat Ruble
27.1.2021
A major Russian bank revealed an upcoming digital asset launch, which complements another of its latest crypto-related moves. Sberbank applied to register a platform to issue a token named “Sbercoin.” Bank Expects the Stablecoin Could Launch in the Spring of 2021 During an interview...
Wall Street “Perma Bear” Predicts Stock Market Crash: Says Bitcoin Cannot Be Ignored as He Touts Gold
27.1.2021
Long term Wall Street bear and bitcoin holder, David Tice predicts that the stock market will crash fall by 30% in a retreat that will persist for two years. Although the veteran investor is not giving the specific commencement date for this downturn, he warns that when it breaks, “it’s...
Mining City: A New Opportunity for the New Year
27.1.2021
Mining City’s growth throughout 2020 has been significant. With an easy-to-use website, thousands of community members active all over the world and regular promotions, now is a great time to begin reaping the possibilities that Mining City (www.miningcity.com) has to offer in 2021. What...
Bitcoin and Altcoins Consolidate Losses As Bears Lose Momentum
27.1.2021
Bitcoin price extended its decline below USD 31,200, but the bulls defended heavy losses. BTC recovered from USD 30,800 and it is currently (05:00 UTC) trading above USD 31,500. However, the price is facing a lot of hurdles, starting with USD 32,400 and up to USD 34,500.
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