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South Korean Police Swoop on 86 Suspected Bitcoin-using Drug Traders
7.9.2022
South Korean police officers continue to close the net on suspected darkweb-based drug traders – with officers in North Gyeongsang Province arresting 86 people they believe bought or sold narcotics using bitcoin (BTC) as a payments tool.
As reported last month, officers in the capital Seoul...
Brazilians Spent Almost USD 1Bn on Crypto in May, Digital Real Pilot to Begin in 2023
7.9.2022
Brazilians have spent more money than ever buying cryptoassets this year – and in May shattered previous spending records by shelling out a combined USD 912 million on coins.
Per the media outlet Portal de Bitcoin, the data was released by the nation’s Central Bank, which is yet to compile...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: Can BTC Retake 20k as Bond Yields Tick Higher?
7.9.2022
The world's largest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, has been trading in a bearish market as the broad-based US dollar maintains strong positive traction. Bitcoin has dropped nearly 6% in the last 24 hours and more than 8% in the previous seven days and appears to be losing value among investors...
BTC Mining Pool Poolin Suspends Wallet Withdrawals in Bid to ‘Stabilize Liquidity’
6.9.2022
The bitcoin (BTC) mining pool Poolin’s wallet arm – PoolinWallet – has announced that it will be “temporarily” suspending all withdrawals in a bid to “preserve assets and stabilize liquidity.” The pool blamed the issue on a spike in withdrawal requests....
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World Vision Becomes First South Korean Charity to Accept Crypto
6.9.2022
\The South Korean arm of the charitable organization World Vision has announced that it will accept donations made in cryptoassets – a first for a South Korean NGO.
Per the media outlet EDaily, as well as Maeil Kyungjae, the charity has signed a “blockchain cooperation deal” with a startup named...
Last-gasp Brazilian Securities Regulator Intervention Could Scupper MPs’ Efforts to Police Crypto
6.9.2022
Brazilian markets regulator says it wants to play a leading role in regulating crypto – in a move that could derail parliamentarians’ own attempts to regulate the sector.
Per the financial arm of the newspaper giant Globo, the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission, known locally as the...
Will Bitcoin Really Go Into Terminal Decline After Ethereum Merge?
6.9.2022
As the long-awaited Ethereum Merge draws closer, one of the most interesting facts about 2022’s bear market is that ethereum (ETH) has outperformed bitcoin (BTC) along pretty much every timeframe. ...
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Lawyer For Alleged Russian Crypto Launderer Seeks Prisoner Swap With U.S.
6.9.2022
As the relations between the U.S. and Russia remain stringent due to the latter country’s invasion of Ukraine, a lawyer for a Russian citizen accused of laundering more than USD 4bn worth of crypto has called on the Kremlin to facilitate a prisoner exchange involving his client with...
Binance Partners With Nigerian Authorities to Launch Dubai-Like Digital Economic Zone
5.9.2022
Major crypto exchange Binance is expanding its presence in Africa by launching a partnership with Nigeria’s authorities to build a Dubai-like digital economic zone. ...
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Bitcoin and Ethereum Try to Recover, SAND and LINK Accelerate
5.9.2022
Bitcoin is consolidating above the key USD 19,500 support zone and is facing a strong resistance near the USD 20,500 zone. BTC is currently (03:50 UTC) trading near USD 19,900 and is up around 1% in a day and a week.
Similarly, most major altcoins are facing important hurdles. ETH is struggling...
Georgia Follows EU’s Crypto Regulation Lead, Hopes to Become a ‘Hub’ for the Sector
2.9.2022
Georgia’s government is taking steps to update its crypto regulation in line with the European Union – and hopes that the move will help this country at the intersection of Europe and Asia become a “hub” for the global industry.
Per iXBT and News Georgia, the nation’s Deputy Prime Minister...
Global Trust in Crypto Remains Strong Among Investors, Education Is 'Essential' - Bitstamp
2.9.2022
Despite a market downturn, in the second quarter of this year, more European retail investors put their money into crypto, while in most of the Americas, trust in this nascent asset class continued to rise, and a cautious approach to crypto investments somewhat strengthened in Asia. Also, a better...
Bitcoin (BTC) Shows Slight Hope as It Lingers Around 20K!
2.9.2022
Bitcoin (BTC) is undoubtedly the king of cryptocurrencies, and its huge market capitalization is valued at $384,246,202,756. The sharp decline and uptrend in the short term have recently increased, which can be associated with the larger volatility in the world’s financial condition. BTC...
Bitcoin and Ethereum Still Range-Bound, EOS and CEL Surge
2.9.2022
Bitcoin price remained capped below the USD 20,500 resistance. BTC corrected below USD 20,000, but the bulls were active above the USD 19,500 support. It is currently (03:50 UTC) trading near USD 20,160 and is up almost 1% in a day and down 7% in a week.
Similarly, most major altcoins are facing...
Update for Mt. Gox Creditors, Binance's Messages, Ledger at Best Buy + More News
1.9.2022
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Crypto.com Champions League Sponsorship Falls Through - Report
1.9.2022
Major crypto platform Crypto.com reportedly pulled out from what could be one of the largest ever sponsorship deals for the Champions League after its talks with the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) fell through last minute....
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Bitcoin and Ethereum Fluctuate, EOS and CEL Accelerate
1.9.2022
Bitcoin price started a downward move after it failed to surpass USD 20,500. BTC declined below USD 20,000 again before recovering some of its losses. BTC is currently (11:48 UTC) trading near USD 20,000 and is down almost 2% in a day and 7% in a week.
Similarly, most major altcoins struggled...
MicroStrategy Calls D.C. ‘Tax Fraud’ Lawsuit ‘False’ and Says it Will Fight Back ‘Aggressively’
1.9.2022
The District of Columbia’s Attorney General has publicly stated that his office will launch a tax fraud lawsuit against the IT firm MicroStrategy and its Bitcoin (BTC) bull former CEO Michael Saylor. But the firm called the lawsuit “false” – and has vowed to “defend aggressively” against what...
Bitcoin and Ethereum Struggle to Move Higher, LEO Accelerates
1.9.2022
Bitcoin price again failed to gain pace for a move above the USD 20,500 resistance and corrected lower. It is currently (03:52 UTC) consolidating near USD 20,100 and is down almost 2% in a day and 6% in a week.
Similarly, most major altcoins are also moving lower. ETH failed above USD 1,600...
Japanese Regulator Wants to Reform Crypto Tax Laws for Companies & Investors
1.9.2022
Japan’s top financial regulator, the Financial Service Agency (FSA), has indicated that it is prepared to reform the nation’s tax laws that govern the way firms and their investors are taxed on their interactions with crypto....
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