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Mystery of the whale wallet holding 50% of Axie Infinity’s SLP supply
31.8.2022
Contrary to the obvious explanation, this massive whale wallet is not owned by Axie Infinity or the company behind it, Sky Mavis
Ripple counsel: SEC's shakedowns leave consumers holding the bag
30.8.2022
The response comes as Ripple Labs and other critics believe the SEC has overstepped its mark on the enforcement of the crypto space
South African Cryptocurrency Ownership Rate at 10% — Report
26.8.2022
With a cryptocurrency ownership rate of 10%, or four million people, South Africa “ranks 18th out of 26 countries for crypto adoption,” the latest Finder’s report has said. The report also noted that South Africa’s proportion of crypto owners holding bitcoin, 52%, is...
First Mover Asia: A Bear Market Survival Strategy for Crypto Miners; Bitcoin, Ether Prices Remain in Holding Pattern
26.8.2022
Some miners are earning more selling power back to the grid than through mining bitcoin
First Mover Asia: Bear Market? Taxes? Crypto’s Allure in India Grows, KuCoin Survey Finds; Bitcoin Continues Holding Pattern Over $21K
25.8.2022
A study by crypto exchange’s KuCoin found that 15% of the country’s population aged 18-60 held or had traded crypto in the past six months; ether trades sideways
Here’s why holding $20.8K will be critical in this week’s $1B Bitcoin options expiry
23.8.2022
BTC bulls were liquidated in last week’s drop to $20,800, meaning even more downside could occur if this level fails ahead of this week’s $1 billion options expiry
Ban Banks From Holding Crypto, UN Development Body Says
11.8.2022
UNCTAD recommends extra taxes on crypto transactions and ad restrictions to boost states' revenue and safeguard financial stability
OFAC’s Tornado Cash Ban Causes Github Suspensions and the Blacklisting of Crypto Addresses Holding $437M
9.8.2022
On August 8, the ethereum mixing service Tornado Cash, and all the crypto addresses associated with the platform, were officially banned by the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC). Following the ban, the internet hosting service for software and open source code...
Bitcoin Doesn’t Need Yield When Holding Will Suffice
4.8.2022
Bitcoin yields present risks and are unnecessary to begin with
Tesla Reveals Bitcoin Holdings Worth $222 Million in Latest SEC Filing
26.7.2022
Tesla has revealed that it is still holding bitcoin worth $222 million in market value after selling 75% of its crypto holdings. The company recorded realized gains of $64 million on its recent bitcoin conversion into fiat currency. Tesla Realizes Gains of $64 Million From Bitcoin Sale Tesla Inc....
Biggest Movers: DOGE Drops Towards $0.05900 Support Level Despite Elon Musk Comments
23.7.2022
Dogecoin was down for a third straight session, despite Elon Musk stating earlier this week that Tesla was still holding the token. Polygon was also down, falling by almost 10% to start the weekend, as cryptocurrencies fell back into the red on Saturday. As of writing, the global crypto market...
Tesla Sold 75% of Its Bitcoin — Elon Musk Says ‘We Have Not Sold Any of Our Dogecoin’
21.7.2022
Tesla has converted approximately 75% of its bitcoin into fiat currency. The cryptocurrency sales left the electric car company holding digital assets worth $218 million. “We are certainly open to increasing our bitcoin holdings in the future,” Tesla CEO Elon Musk said, adding:...
Bitgo Adds Near Protocol Support — Custodian to Store Near Foundation’s Treasury
20.7.2022
On July 19, the digital asset company Bitgo announced it has partnered with the Near Foundation and will be “the first qualified custodian to support the protocol and its assets, including its native token.” The collaboration will give institutions holding near protocol (NEAR) tokens...
US Senator Says Too Many Crypto Firms Are Able to Scam Customers — Urges SEC to Regulate
19.7.2022
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren says that “too many crypto firms have been able to scam customers and leave ordinary investors holding the bag while insiders make off with their money.” She stressed the need for stronger rules, urging the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)...
Itau Unibanco Mulls Offering Crypto Services, Opens Tokenization Unit in Brazil
16.7.2022
Itaú Unibanco, one of the largest holding companies in Brazil, has announced it is considering offering cryptocurrency trading services to its customers. The company informed that it will also offer tokenization services through a digital assets unit, that will allow customers to issue tokens...
‘Nobody is holding them back’ — North Korean cyber-attack threat rises
12.7.2022
"Even though the tradecraft is not perfect right now… it's still a fresh market for North Korea," says former CIA analyst Soo Kim
Bitcoin's USD 22,000 Test Fails, Ethereum Consolidating, MATIC Holding Gains
8.7.2022
Bitcoin price started a major increase above the USD 21,500 resistance zone. BTC even tested the USD 22,500 resistance before there was a downside correction. It is currently (11:49 UTC) trading around USD 21,600 and might attempt another increase.
Similarly, most major altcoins are eyeing more...
Pressure on SEC Chair Rises as Even WSJ Accuses Gensler of ‘Holding Investors Hostage’ with Bitcoin ETF Stance
7.7.2022
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler is “taking investors hostage” with his insistence to deny spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded products (ETPs) and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to launch in the US, the influential Wall Street Journal said in its editorial piece....
Circle Partners With New York Community Bancorp — Bank to Custody USDC Reserves
29.6.2022
Circle Internet Financial has revealed a usd coin custody partnership with the American bank holding company New York Community Bancorp (NYCB). Under the agreement, NYCB’s subsidiary, New York Community Bank, will become a custodian for the company’s stablecoin reserves. Circle...
Gnox Could Make You Bear Market Profits Instead of Holding Tether, USDC Coin, & Binance USD Stablecoins
29.6.2022
Is investing in dollar-pegged passive income opportunities risky? While it wouldn’t seem so, ask that question to anyone who lost millions of dollars when UST crumbled — and then run. The sad fact is that you never know how much risk you’re taking on when it comes to crypto, and any platform could...