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Nexo hires Citibank to advise on acquisitions during market turmoil
23.6.2022
“We’re in this together” — Crypto lending platform Nexo has appointed Citibank to advise on acquisitions from struggling crypto firms
BIS Says Crypto Weaknesses Have Materialized Following Market Sell-Off
23.6.2022
The Bank of International Settlements (BIS), the global body for central banks, claims the weaknesses in crypto that were pointed out before “have pretty much materialized.” BIS General Manager Agustin Carstens opined: “You just cannot defy gravity … At some point,...
SEC Chair Warns of ‘Too Good to Be True’ Crypto Products — US Treasury Calls for Urgent Regulation
21.6.2022
The chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, has warned the public about crypto investments that seem “too good to be true.” Meanwhile, the U.S. Treasury Department says that the recent crypto market turmoil underscores the urgent need...
Federal Reserve Board: Recent Market Turmoil Shows ‘Structural Fragilities’ of Crypto
17.6.2022
The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve have noted the risks of stablecoins by referring to the recent dramatic market crash in the monetary policy report submitted to the Senate and the House
Andreessen Horowitz closes $4.5 billion crypto fund amid market turmoil
25.5.2022
The new investment vehicle will focus on early-stage ideas as well as projects that are more mature and have already shown some traction
G7 Finance Leaders Call for Swift and Comprehensive Crypto Regulation
21.5.2022
The G7 finance ministers and central bank governors have called for a swift and comprehensive regulation of crypto assets. The G7 decision followed the recent crypto market turmoil, including the collapse of cryptocurrencies LUNA and UST. G7 Countries Calling for Swift, Comprehensive Regulation...
Core Scientific Cites Crypto Market Turmoil in Lowering Its Growth Outlook
13.5.2022
The miner is also being approached with potential M&A deals as some other miners are struggling to finance their growth
'Failure Should Be an Option,' Senator Pat Toomey Says of UST Turmoil
11.5.2022
Sen. Pat Toomey, the Banking Committee’s top Republican, doesn’t want asset-backed stablecoins tarnished by the UST drama
Crypto investment funds attract $36M in capital despite market turmoil
28.2.2022
Inflows into Bitcoin and Ether investment products continue to rise as institutional investors re-accumulate
Central Bank of Russia Braces for Turmoil With Nonresident Trading Ban
28.2.2022
Brokers will not be able to execute trades on Russian equities for non-residents as central bank prepares for a tumultuous market opening
Kazakhstan Shuts Down Banks, Internet Amid Unrest That Threatens Bitcoin Mining, Hashrate
6.1.2022
Measures imposed by authorities to quell mass protests in mining hotspot Kazakhstan are affecting cryptocurrency markets and the Bitcoin network hashrate. To deal with the civil unrest caused by rising fuel prices and a worsening economy, the government restricted access to the internet and closed...
Turkey’s Inflation Jumps to 36%, Lira’s Value Plummets, Citizens Flock to Stablecoins
3.1.2022
The Republic of Turkey’s economy and the country’s native fiat currency the Turkish lira continue to experience turmoil as inflation has risen to 36%. Since this time last year, the lira has lost 44% of its value against the U.S. dollar. Meanwhile, the use of stablecoins in Turkey...
World Of Warcraft Turmoil Around Sudden Appearance Of People Of Color Is Surprisingly Complex
18.12.2021
An unofficial World of Warcraft Discord server has been lit ablaze in recent days. Right now, Twitter is full of screenshots showing people decrying Blizzard adding people of color to the MMORPG, with one particular comment complaining about how there are “too many Black humans in Stormwind.” This...
Genshin Impact Character That Isn't Even Out Yet Already Causing Fan Turmoil
20.9.2021
It’s been a rough week for anyone who’s looking forward to playing Kokomi, a new healer coming to Genshin Impact tomorrow. Ever since leakers revealed that her passive talent boosts her healing abilities in exchange for completely nuking her critical hit rate (severely limiting her ability to deal...
Amid Turmoil, Activision's Call Of Duty Machine Grinds Ahead With Vanguard
19.8.2021
Call of Duty: Vanguard got its first extended trailer today and a release date of November 5. The announcement comes as publisher Activision Blizzard faces an unprecedented lawsuit by California state regulators alleging years of workplace misconduct and discirimiation.Read more
Turmoil For Japanese Anime Power Couple
19.8.2021
Voice actor Tatsuhisa Suzuki and his popstar wife LiSA are an anime power couple. But earlier this month—following revelations about Suzuki’s alleged extra-marital activities—they suddenly announced they were taking a break from the entertainment industry. Read more
South Korean Governor Becomes the First Politician to Disclose Publicly His Cryptocurrency Holdings in the Country
22.5.2021
Regardless of the political turmoil that arose in South Korea due to the crypto-related regulations, a leading politician had come forward to reveal that he had made investments in virtual currencies publicly. Won Hee-ryong, the Governor of Jeju Island, unveiled that he invested in four different...
Communist Party of Cuba Suggests Including Cryptocurrencies as an Alternative to Deal With Economic Crisis
20.4.2021
When a country faces a severe economic crisis or living in a long-lasting political turmoil, cryptocurrencies are often discussed as an alternative to deal with the tough times. Although cryptos are not an unfamiliar issue in Cuba, the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) has been recently showing...
Ethereum at a crossroads: Ether community turmoil over miner reward fees
16.3.2021
Ether miners coming out in force against the Ethereum Improvement Proposal that can slash the reward ratio by over 50%
UK Government Asks Crypto Industry to Provide Insights on Its Regulatory Approach
12.1.2021
Her Majesty’s Treasury in the U.K. issued a document that details a series of proposals addressing the crypto community. With the consultation, the Treasury is initiating a “regulatory approach to cryptoassets and stablecoins” for 2021 following the Brexit turmoil. Special Focus...