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Founder of Crypto Scam Promoted by Actor Steven Seagal Charged — Key Member Arrested in US
3.2.2021
Three people have been charged in the U.S. over two cryptocurrency scams, one of which was promoted by famous Hollywood actor Steven Seagal. The main promoter of the schemes has already been arrested and is facing criminal charges. Seagal previously settled the charges against him relating to...
Uphold to launch crypto cards in Europe with new acquisition
3.2.2021
After launching a crypto debit card in the U.S., Uphold is planning to roll out a multi-asset crypto card in Europe in April 2021
Polish crypto exchange employee in induced coma after armed attack
3.2.2021
On Jan. 22, an attacker shot two employees at a cryptocurrency and gold exchange in the Polish city of Olsztyn, escaping with over $120,000 in gold
Hanwha to acquire $52M stake in crypto exchange Upbit’s parent company
3.2.2021
Hanwha Investment and Securities reached an agreement to buy 2.06 million shares from Upbit operator Dumanu
US Bitcoin exchange traffic explodes as analyst says flows hint at new BTC bull run
3.2.2021
With Coinbase firmly within the top 500 U.S. websites by popularity, it seems that all publicity is good publicity as mainstream consumers come on board
Report: Declining BTC Stablecoin Supply Ratio Suggests Exchanges Are ‘Highly Liquid & Ready to Buy’ Crypto Assets
3.2.2021
According to a report by Glassnode, bitcoin’s declining stablecoin supply ratio (SSR) indicates an increased supply of newly minted coins on exchanges. In turn, this increase in supply means exchanges are currently “highly liquid and ready to buy up assets such as bitcoin.”...
Asset Manager Values Bitcoin at $500K, Expects BTC to Be Worth More Than Gold, Sees Massive Institutional Interest
3.2.2021
One River Asset Management’s CEO says his firm now holds bitcoin worth “well over” $1 billion. He revealed that the institutional interest in bitcoin is “astounding,” noting that almost all major institutions in the U.S. are having discussions about the cryptocurrency....
Bitcoin and Ethereum held on exchanges drops to a multi-year low, here’s why
3.2.2021
Lucrative DeFi investing opportunities and increasing participation from institutional investors are driving the amount of Bitcoin and Ethereum held on exchanges to new lows
Led by Uniswap, decentralized exchange volumes soared above $50B in January
2.2.2021
Decentralized exchange volumes reached a record $55-billion high in January as Uniswap and SushiSwap saw a significant surge in activity
Gamestop Shares and Reddit Fueled Stocks Plummet, Crypto Fans Say Bitcoin Is the Only True Attack
2.2.2021
Following the Wallstreetbets saga last week, a great number of the popular shares being fueled by social media have started to tank in value. Gamestock shares dropped over 60% on Tuesday, while AMC dropped more than 49% shaking investors who bought into these stocks to the core. Meanwhile, a number...
Ethereum derivatives data suggests traders expect prices above $2,000
2.2.2021
Data shows 99.5% of the neutral-to-bearish Ether put options will become worthless above $1,360, leaving bulls with a significant advantage for the foreseeable future
OKEx to accelerate Bitcoin transactions with Lightning Network
2.2.2021
As Lightning Labs continues to expand the Lightning Network’s capabilities, another major exchange announces its plans to integrate
Bitcoin.com Exchange Lists Bitcoin Vault (BTCV) – a Next-Gen Security Focused Cryptocurrency
2.2.2021
PRESS RELEASE. Bitcoin.com Exchange is thrilled to announce the listing of BTCV on the 2nd of February 2021 at 14:00 UTC. BTCV, a cryptocurrency launched back in 2019, claims to have come up with a theft-proof security solution. According to its makers, Bitcoin Vault (BTCV) was developed as...
Indian Government Clarifies Position on Cryptocurrency and Digital Rupee
2.2.2021
The Indian government has clarified its position on cryptocurrency and the country’s digital currency in answers provided by the Ministry of Finance in Rajya Sabha, the upper house of India’s parliament. The Indian crypto industry sees this clarification as positive news and that...
Winklevoss’ Gemini crypto exchange launches ‘Earn’ offering
2.2.2021
Gemini’s new interest-earning program allows customers to earn interest on more than 30 crypto assets supported by the platform
Ether Cryptocurrency Nears Record High Amid WSB Trading Buzz
2.2.2021
Analysts say the trading movement started by WallStreetBets may boost adoption of ether and other cryptocurrencies
US Resident Operated Illegal Bitcoin Exchange Business – Faces 25 Years in Jail
2.2.2021
An Ontario man based in San Bernardino County of the U.S. has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges of illegally operating a bitcoin to cash exchange business. According to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the man, Hugo Sergio Mejia, 49, operated the unregistered exchange business between...
Soaring Sell Orders Contrast Sharply with Bitcoin’s Renewed Bull Run
2.2.2021
Alongside the cryptocurrency’s meteoric climb over the back half of 2020 and early 2021, a curious phenomenon has unfolded; heightened profit-taking and conversion to fiat currencies. Data collected by Simplex, a fiat-crypto gateway, underscores this seemingly paradoxical development....
Halving & Burns on BitGesell – the Optimal Combination for Scarcity and Value in the Crypto Age
1.2.2021
BitGesell represents a deflationary cryptocurrency that closely resembles bitcoin, but comes along with a few design changes. Its value proposition stems from Silvio Gesell’s financial market philosophy, who imagined monetary units that lose their value over time through demurrage. To keep...
Rockstar and Kiss Bassist Gene Simmons Tells Fans He Bought Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies
1.2.2021
In September of 2020, the frontman for the rock band Kiss, Gene Simmons, tweeted a cryptic message about bitcoin with one of the cofounders of the Gemini crypto exchange. Then on Sunday, the Kiss singer tweeted to his 900k Twitter followers that he bought “bitcoin, ethereum, litecoin,...