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Crypto Users in Brazil, India Set for Boost from Latest Samsung Wallet Rollout
20.1.2023
Samsung has announced the rollout of its crypto wallet-linkable mobile payments solution – Samsung Wallet – in Brazil, India, Malaysia, and five other countries.
Per an official Samsung release and a report from Brazil’s Livecoins, the firm will also unveil the service to users in Australia...
FTX to Reopen its Crypto Exchange Business? New CEO John Ray III Says He’s Open to the Idea
20.1.2023
Speculation is mounting over whether FTX could reopen to users, after the company’s new CEO, bankruptcy expert John Ray II, said he is open to the idea.
“Everything is on the table. If there is a path forward on that, then we will not only explore that, we’ll do it,” Ray said with regards to...
Moonstone Bank is Closing the Accounts of its Crypto Clients to ’Refocus on Community Bank Role’
20.1.2023
Moonstone Bank, a digital bank focused on serving high-net-worth individuals, has revealed that it is exiting the crypto space and will be refocusing on the "community bank" role.
In a Thursday press release, the bank said it is halting plans to develop banking services for innovative industries...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Back Above $21,000 Despite Genesis Bankruptcy
20.1.2023
Bitcoin crept back up to the $21,000 level on Friday, as volatility in the cryptocurrency market remained high. After falling by nearly 4% in Thursday’s session, the global market cap is up by 1.14% as of writing. This comes despite the news that crypto lender Genesis has recently filed...
Best Crypto to Buy Today 20th January – NEXO, MEMAG, HBAR, FGHT, ENJ, CCHG, APE, RIA, SNX, TARO, D2T
20.1.2023
The cryptocurrency market has risen by 1.5% in the past 24 hours, recovering some of the losses from its slight selloff yesterday. At $1.01 trillion, its total cap has risen by 7% in a week and by 20% in a month, with positive US inflation figures published last week causing...
How to use margin trading and leverage in crypto trading?
20.1.2023
Cryptocurrency trading is a popular and potentially lucrative investment option. You can trade Bitcoin and altcoins using the same exchange. This allows you to leverage your capital, allowing you to enter larger trades than you could otherwise afford. There are several ways to make more money...
Crypto Firm Nexo Pays Out $45 Million in Settlement with SEC, Shutters Lending Product
20.1.2023
Crypto lending company Nexo has agreed to pay a total of $45 million to US regulators to settle claims that it failed to register the sale of its Earn Interest Product (EIP).
According to two separate statements by the US Securities and Exchange Commission and the North American Securities...
Sundance Film Festival embraces blockchain and crypto film initiatives
20.1.2023
Film festivals have seen an increase in blockchain and crypto-funded film projects and initiatives as Web3 technologies continue to merge with the entertainment industry
Genesis’ crypto lending businesses file for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
20.1.2023
Genesis, along with its 2 subsidiaries, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last Thursday following the collapse of FTX and Three Arrows Capital. The application has been filed by Genesis Global Holdco, Genesis Asia Pacific Pte, and Genesis Global Capital, seeking a joint administration...
Davos 2023: Banking Panel Reinforces the Need for Crypto Regulation
20.1.2023
A group of global banking experts hosted by the World Economic Forum (WEF) convened about the need for global crypto regulation, including stablecoins and unbacked crypto assets. The panel agreed there must be at least some kind of base regulation for these assets and bank-equivalent regulation...
There’s Been a Rise in Argentinians Choosing to Get Paid in Crypto – Here’s Why
20.1.2023
There has been a sharp rise in Argentinians choosing to work for companies that pay them in crypto rather than fiat, a new report has suggested.
Speaking to the media outlet Criptonoticias, Jonathan Chester, the CEO of Bitwage claimed that in the past year, the number of Argentines who have used...
Here's Why Solana Price May Pump to $50 - But Fight Out Move to Earn Crypto is a More Profitable Alternative
20.1.2023
The solana price is down by 1% today, having dropped to $21.03 in the past 24 hours. Its current level represents a 26% increase in a week and a 71% surge in the last 30 days, with the layer-one cryptocurrency compensating for some of the steep losses it incurred last year....
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Silvergate Capital Incurs Loss of $1 Billion in Q4 of 2022
20.1.2023
Silvergate Capital Corporation, the parent firm of the crypto-focused bank Silvergate Bank, has attributed the $1 billion loss it incurred in the fourth quarter of 2022 to the confidence crisis that permeates the entire crypto ecosystem. While Silvergate has taken steps to help it navigate...
Crypto Payments Company MoonPay Acquiring Web3 Creative Agency Nightshift, Rebranding as Otherlife
20.1.2023
Crypto payments infrastructure provider MoonPay is taking over Web3 creative agency Nightshift which will rebrand as Otherlife as part of the deal. The acquisition is to contribute to MoonPay’s plan of establishing itself as a one-stop shop for brands interested in expanding to crypto, collectible...
Binance to Increase Presence in Poland in Compliance With Local Regulations
20.1.2023
Binance has unveiled intentions to broaden its activities in Poland, another EU member state where the global cryptocurrency exchange is registered. The coin trading platform plans to develop its Polish entity, recruit local talent and launch educational initiatives. Crypto Exchange Binance Moves...
Crypto becomes second most widely-owned asset class for women: eToro survey
20.1.2023
While crypto is dubbed as the worst-performing asset class in the last year, global investors owning crypto rose from 36% to 39% on a quarter-on-quarter basis
BTC, ETH Hold Steady After Genesis' Bankruptcy, Crypto Traders Say Bad News Was Priced In
20.1.2023
The path of least resistance for crypto is on the higher side, one observer said, drawing attention to bitcoin's tendency to carve out double-digit gains during the Chinese New Year holidays
Nexo Agrees to Pay $45 Million to SEC and State Regulators for Unregistered Offering of Earn Interest Product
20.1.2023
The cryptocurrency lender, Nexo, has agreed to pay $45 million to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and several state regulators after charges were levied against the firm for failing to register the company’s Earn Interest Product (EIP). Nexo detailed that the settlements...
Crypto lender Genesis files for bankruptcy
20.1.2023
Crypto lender Genesis Global has become the latest firm to throw in the towel following the collapse of FTX, filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in New York
Genesis' Crypto Lending Businesses Files for Bankruptcy Protection
20.1.2023
The collapse of FTX was the final straw for Genesis, which earlier this year suffered losses of several hundred million dollars due to its exposure to failed crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital