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CBDCs not worth the costs and risks, says former BoE advisor
16.1.2023
Tony Yates, the former senior advisor of the Bank of England, argues that CBDCs are not worth the headache
Bitcoin vs Ethereum: Community split between capped supply and deflationary model
16.1.2023
Bitcoin proponents argued that Ether's monetary policy has changed at least seven times while BTC has seen zero changes
Bithumb ordered to pay outage damages to investors by South Korean court
16.1.2023
A ruling from local courts has Bithumb liable to pay just over $200,000 in damages to the 132 investors which filed against the cryptocurrency exchange
Indian Central Bank Chief Insists Crypto Should Be Banned — Warns ‘It Will Undermine Authority of RBI’
16.1.2023
India’s central bank has reiterated its stance on banning cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and ether. The governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) likened cryptocurrency trading to gambling. He warned that crypto “will undermine the authority of the RBI and lead to the dollarization...
Poland’s Consumer Protection Agency Opens Case Against Cryptocurrency Exchange
15.1.2023
The body ensuring that consumer rights are respected in Poland has initiated proceedings against a crypto exchange falsely claiming to be Polish. The trading platform also misled customers that it was operating with the regulatory approval of the financial authorities in the country. Belize-based...
Navigating the World of Crypto: Tips for Avoiding Scams
15.1.2023
From "pig butchering" to phishing, there are myriad ways that scammers try to take advantage of crypto users
Ukraine’s Tascombank Pilots Stellar-based E-hryvnia
15.1.2023
Tascombank, one of the oldest banking institutions in Ukraine, has completed the pilot testing of a digital currency based on the Stellar network. The bank believes that its electronic money platform represents an economically viable implementation of blockchain technology. Tascombank Conducts...
Hungarians Interested in Investment Potential of Cryptocurrencies, Poll Shows
15.1.2023
A survey has indicated that Hungarians would like to learn more about the long-term investment opportunities presented by cryptocurrencies. However, associated risks and insufficient information in their native language are major concerns, according to the polled. Hungarians Want to Know How Crypto...
Bitconnect Victims to Receive Over $17 Million in Restitution From Ponzi Scheme
14.1.2023
More than $17 million in restitution will be distributed among investors in the pyramid scheme Bitconnect under a court order in the United States. The notorious crypto investment scheme defrauded thousands of people around the world. Bitconnect Investors From Dozens of Countries to Be Paid Back...
Cryptocurrency Exchange to Sponsor Ukraine’s National Soccer Team
14.1.2023
Ukraine’s national soccer team has secured a sponsorship deal with a player from the industry that wants to engage fans and promote adoption of cryptocurrencies. As part of the agreement, an EU-based coin trading platform will be the team’s crypto partner for the next three years. Whitebit Exchange...
Alameda Research liquidators lost $72,000 during a fund consolidation attempt
13.1.2023
The loss occurred while Alameda Research liquidators were attempting to close a borrow position on Aave, but instead, removed the extra collateral used for the position
Bitcoin price rally to $19.5K prompts analysts to explore where BTC price might go next
13.1.2023
Bitcoin price is steamrolling toward the all-important $20,000 level, leading analysts to speculate on where BTC price might go
DeFi was the most attacked ecosystem in 2022: Finance Redefined
13.1.2023
2023 started on a bullish note for nearly all the top 100 DeFi tokens, as most of them rose to new multi-week highs
Decentralized social media a game changer for creator monetization: Web3 exec
13.1.2023
Decentralized social media platforms could provide the potential for users to own their content, and data, and make decisions about monetization
Crypto lender Nexo wants to sue Bulgaria after office raids
13.1.2023
Nexo platform has reportedly experienced massive outflows amid the news on office raids and an ongoing investigation against the firm
Hodlnaut creditors reject the restructuring plan, prefer liquidation
13.1.2023
Hodlnaut downplayed its exposure to the Terra ecosystem, but an investigation into the embattled crypto lender shows it lost $190 million in the Terra crash
Huobi and Solaris crypto-to-fiat debit card launches in the EU
13.1.2023
The Visa-backed debit card will allow Huobi users in the European Economic Area (EEA) to pay from their crypto accounts at point of sale stations globally
Belarusian Fined $1 Million for Illegal Crypto Trading
13.1.2023
A Belarusian citizen will have to pay a hefty fine for illegally organizing the exchange of cryptocurrencies online. Law enforcement authorities in the country, where certain crypto activities are legal, do not plan to impose other penalties besides the administrative measure. Cryptocurrency Trader...
Winklevoss hits back against 'super lame... manufactured parking ticket'
13.1.2023
Tyler Winklevoss hit back at the SEC charging Gemini in a series of tweets on Jan. 12 calling the action "totally counterproductive."
Bankruptcy Court Terminates FTX Naming-Rights Agreement for Miami Heat Arena
13.1.2023
A federal bankruptcy court in the U.S. has ended the FTX naming-rights agreement for Miami Heat’s basketball stadium. The sports venue was branded FTX Arena as part of a multi-year, multi-million dollar sponsorship deal between the now-bankrupt crypto exchange and Miami-Dade County in 2021....