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93K Users Scammed Into Buying Fake Cryptocurrency Mining Apps
9.7.2021
Thousands of users were scammed into buying fake Android cryptocurrency mining apps, according to a California-based security firm. These apps are advertised as a way of earning money via mining cryptocurrencies, but in actuality they don’t perform any function. Instead, they charge the user...
Yield App Launches DeFi Bitcoin Fund, Gives Users up to 12% APY
9.7.2021
PRESS RELEASE. ESTONIA — JULY 8, 2021 — YIELD App, the decentralized finance (DeFi) wealth management platform bridging traditional and digital finance, is pleased to announce the launch of its Bitcoin Fund, allowing users to earn high-interest returns on the world’s biggest...
Airbnb is exploiting its users, but decentralized alternatives are possible
8.7.2021
By aligning hosts and guests in a shared marketplace, decentralized platforms will make good on the promise of the sharing economy
Chinese Bank Employees Told to Entice 300 Customers to Use the Digital Yuan
7.7.2021
In mid-May, a report stemming from residents in Shenzhen, China explained that the digital yuan wasn’t seeing widespread participation, which the Chinese government has alluded to in many press releases. Now a handful of China’s state-owned banks have asked staff to recruit 200 to...
Reality show is casting crypto users locked out of their wallets
7.7.2021
The casting director specifically asks crypto users if they’re willing to use all remaining attempts to access their funds in front of the camera
Visa Crypto Card Users Spent Over USD 1B Globally This Year
7.7.2021
Payments giant Visa announced that crypto-linked card usage surpassed USD 1bn in the first half of 2021.
Their consumers globally spent more than USD 1bn worth of cryptocurrency on goods and services through Visa's crypto-linked cards in the first six months of the year, CNBC reported, citing...
Spanish Congress Passes Antifraud Law: Users Will Have to Disclose Crypto Holdings Inside and Outside Spain
7.7.2021
The Spanish Congress has approved the antifraud law that was amended last month by the senate. Spanish citizens must now inform about their crypto holdings even outside the country. The new law further establishes severe fines for citizens who fail to share this information with authorities....
Ukraine’s Monobank to Allow Customers to Trade Bitcoin
7.7.2021
Monobank, a mobile bank operating in Ukraine, has announced new products and services that will allow users to trade cryptocurrencies and stocks. One of the offerings includes a bitcoin card which the online banking platform is going to launch as early as this month. Monobank to Offer Users Bitcoin...
Crypto Exchange Binance Suspends Euro Deposits via SEPA Bank Transfers
7.7.2021
Troubles at cryptocurrency exchange Binance continue as the platform is now reportedly suspending euro deposits via SEPA bank transfers. Binance says the suspension is temporary and it is due to events beyond its control. Binance’s Troubles Extend to SEPA Transfers Binance users reported...
Chinese banks tell staff to recruit up to 300 new digital yuan users each
7.7.2021
Six of China’s top banks have tasked their employees with promoting digital yuan wallets to between 200 to 300 people a year
ADA, DOGE overtake BTC as the most popular cryptos for US eToro users
6.7.2021
Bitcoin, the so-called king of cryptocurrencies, has seen its popularity decline among U.S.-based eToro users over the past 12 months. Despite more volatility, altcoins are growing in popularity
EU Regulation May Harm Small Crypto Players, Stablecoin Users, And Elon Musk
6.7.2021
As the European Commission’s proposed Regulation on Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) is advancing through its first readings in the European Council and the European Parliament, a lawyer warns that it could make it more difficult for small players to enter the European Union’s crypto market. Other...
Bitcoin Cash Payment Processor Evolves Adding URL Shortener, Paypal API Integration
5.7.2021
Prompt.cash, a bitcoin cash noncustodial payment processor, is adding a bunch of interesting functionalities. The payment processor now features a URL shortener that allows users to monetize content on any site on the net. Also, Prompt.cash added Paypal API integrations, making it easier...
Major Modding Site Pisses Off Tons Of Users, Sparking Revolt
2.7.2021
Nexus Mods, the biggest host of video game modifications in the world, came under fire from mod creators this week over controversial plans to prevent modders from fully deleting any works they upload to the popular mod-hosting network.Read more
Celsius users to receive yield from its $200M Bitcoin mining investment
1.7.2021
“There’s nothing better than building a factory that makes Bitcoin,” said Celsius CEO, Alex Mashinsky
US Congressman Calls for Law Allowing Government to Reverse Cryptocurrency Transactions
1.7.2021
A U.S. congressman has called for a law that allows the government to identify cryptocurrency users and reverse crypto transactions. “There’s a significant sentiment, increasing sentiment, in Congress that if you’re participating in an anonymous crypto transaction that...
Coinbase to Launch Apple-Like Crypto App Store
30.6.2021
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has unveiled its plan to build “the crypto app store,” inspired by how Apple Inc. built its app store. CEO Brian Armstrong said: “Apple didn’t attempt to build every app for the iPhone, it empowered developers and gave mobile users an easy...
FINRA orders Robinhood to pay $70M due in part to 'significant harm' platform caused users
30.6.2021
Regulators said the trading app should pay restitution to users like the 20-year-old who committed suicide after an erroneous negative balance appeared in his account
Fantom Users Can Now Use Chainlink Price Feeds for DeFi Dev
30.6.2021
Fantom recently announced that its testnet has started using Chainlink Price Feeds. The integration will allow developers on Fantom to build and test multiple DeFi-based apps using Chainlink’s precise and tamper-proof data. Fantom acquired the integration since block42 earned a grant through...
Coinbase will pay users 4% interest on USDC holdings
29.6.2021
The announced yields represent the exchange increasing interest for USDC holders by more than 2,500% since it was lowered significantly last June