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Scammer Dupes Elderly Japanese Woman out of $748k Worth of Crypto
27.1.2023
A Japanese woman in her eighties was duped out of over $748,000 worth of tokens by a crypto scammer who told her that her bank account was under attack.
Kyodo News (via Tokyo Shimbum) reported that the woman was contacted by a “person claiming to be an employee of the ward [local government]...
Crypto Exchange Bithumb Raided in South Korean Price Manipulation Probe: Report
27.1.2023
South Korean prosecutors are investigating transactions related to a specific person or entity moving the price of a certain coin to make a profit
FTX and Alameda Research Collapse Sad Event but ‘Good for the Long Run’ Says DWF Labs Managing Partner
27.1.2023
While the collapse of the crypto exchange FTX and its affiliate Alameda Research is thought to have left many crypto players, including market makers, in the worst possible position, according to Andrei Grachev, managing partner at DWF Labs, this incident may have helped to “flush...
MagicSwap v2 is the first AMM in crypto backing NFTs &all ERC-20s via a single router
27.1.2023
MagicSwap v2 happens to be the very first AMM in crypto, which suitably backs pools, in the case scenario of ERC-20s, as well as NFTs, all through just a sole router. It also happens to be providing the opportunity of carrying out the trading of all items existing in a game economy (fungible...
Paraguayan Bitcoin Mining Companies Hurt by Power Rate Hikes of Over 50%
27.1.2023
Paraguayan mining companies are taking a hit to their profitability due to the steep power fee hikes the government has established for cryptocurrency mining activities. According to reports from Braiins Mining business developer Nano Grijalba, after the veto of the crypto law, the change in power...
SEC Probing Investment Advisors Over Crypto Custody: Report
27.1.2023
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is conducting an inquiry into registered investment advisers about whether they are following rules around custody of client crypto assets
US institutions account for 85% of Bitcoin buying in 'very positive sign' — Matrixport
27.1.2023
Matrixport’s head of research and strategy suggests the industry will soon see layer 1 and other altcoins outperforming relative to Bitcoin
US securities regulator probes Wall Street over crypto custody: Report
27.1.2023
The regulator has been probing registered investment advisors over how they've been offering crypto custody to their clients, according to sources
Coinbase Fined €3.3 Million in Netherlands, Exchange Considers Appeal
27.1.2023
The Dutch central bank has imposed a fine on crypto exchange Coinbase for providing services in the past without the necessary registration. The trading platform, which has until March to object to the measure, is currently considering an appeal against the move. Dutch Monetary Authority Fines...
Bitcoin miner Hut 8 takes stoush with Ontario power supplier to court
27.1.2023
The lawsuit escalates a months-long dispute between the crypto miner and one of its energy suppliers in Canada
Financial Advisors See Strong Interest in Crypto — 90% Receive Inquiries About Crypto Investing, Survey Shows
27.1.2023
A new survey shows that interest in cryptocurrency remains strong among financial advisors’ clients. “Despite market performance, the most common question was: ‘Should I consider an investment in crypto?'” the survey results reveal. Financial Advisors Bullish About...
'LEAKED BIDS' — Binance, Galaxy Digital among secret bidders for Celsius assets
27.1.2023
Crypto blogger Tiffany Fong has shared documents she claims to have obtained in late December detailing several bids for Celsius' crypto assets
UK's FCA hints at why its given only 15% of crypto firms the regulatory nod
27.1.2023
The UK financial watchdog has received 300 crypto firm registration applications but has approved only 41 applicants
CFTC's Johnson urges Congress for expanded powers in crypto oversight
27.1.2023
Johnson wants to protect customers in a way that reduces the risk of crises, and proposes a number of amendments to existing crypto regulation
Arizona Senator Launches Bill to Make Bitcoin Legal Tender
27.1.2023
A senator in the U.S. state of Arizona has introduced a set of cryptocurrency bills, one of which seeks to make bitcoin legal tender. “Centralized digital money controlled by the central bankers is slavery. Decentralized bitcoin is freedom,” the lawmaker said. Arizona Lawmaker Wants...
US Senator Ted Cruz pushes for crypto in Congress... using snacks
27.1.2023
A newly introduced resolution could potentially see lawmakers buying sodas and chips using crypto-supporting vending machines
Crypto Custodian Aegis to Add Coverage of Lido's Staked Token Derivatives
27.1.2023
Aegis’ end-to-end custody now includes liquid staking services through Lido for its institutional users wary of regulation
Crypto Analysts Believe These Altcoins Will Explode in Value in 2023 – Find Out Why
27.1.2023
The weakening of the US dollar continues to be a concern for many, with the US Dollar Index sliding to a seven-month low after reaching a 20-year high in September 2022. The dollar's entire second-half rise in 2022 has now been erased, as markets position themselves in expectation of US Federal...
Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Clings to $23K, FTX’s Creditor List Revealed
26.1.2023
Also: Ether traded flat above $1,600. Equities closed up after solid GDP data
Sen. Ted Cruz Wants to Force Capitol Hill Vending Machines to Accept Crypto
26.1.2023
If passed, Senators who are working on meaningful crypto-related legislation will be able to buy some Pringles with bitcoin while they’re burning the midnight oil