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Wyre imposes up to a 90% withdrawal limit for all users
8.1.2023
Wyre imposed a daily withdrawal limit on its platform subject, citing “the best interest of our community.”
Bank of France Governor Calls for Mandatory Licensing for Crypto Companies
8.1.2023
France has to adopt a licensing regime for crypto service providers, the head of the country’s central bank has suggested. According to the executive, the need to tighten regulatory oversight stems from the “disorder” in the industry throughout the past year. Licensing Should Replace Registration...
Crypto Miners in Kazakhstan Start Paying Higher Electricity Fees
7.1.2023
Since the beginning of 2023, cryptocurrency miners operating in Kazakhstan are obliged to pay new fees for the power they need to mint digital coins. A surcharge introduced in 2021 now depends on the price of electricity consumed by bitcoin farms and can be much higher than the original levy....
NFT project accepted $3M to move its collection to Polygon
6.1.2023
The team had previously announced the move, but had not revealed the cash deal
$3.9 billion lost in the cryptocurrency market in 2022: Report
6.1.2023
The report from Immunefi revealed hacks to have been the main cause of related losses
Macroeconomic data points toward intensifying pain for crypto investors in 2023
6.1.2023
Chances of a crypto bull market in 2023 decrease as the Fed maintains a hawkish stance and threats of a recession in the U.S. economy continue to appear
December DeFi exploits were the lowest in 2022: Finance Redefined
6.1.2023
The DeFi market didn't see much change in its first week of new year compared to the last week of 2022 as the price momentum remained in a similar zone
Huobi net outflows crossed over 60M within the past 24 hours: Report
6.1.2023
According to a report by Nansen, approximately $94.2 million has flowed out of the exchange within the past week
Ethereum’s Shanghai upgrade could supercharge liquid staking derivatives — Here’s how
6.1.2023
Traders are contemplating what will happen to ETH price and staked Ether derivatives after the next network upgrade opens withdrawals for stakers
Marathon Digital experiments with overclocking to increase competitive advantage
6.1.2023
According to the company, it produced 475 BTC in December 2022, bringing its total mined Bitcoins in the fiscal year of 2022 to 4,144 BTC
Cathie Wood’s ARK enters 2023 with $5.7M Coinbase stock purchase
6.1.2023
Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest doesn’t give up on its buy-the-dip purchases, purchasing another $5.7 million worth of Coinbase shares
US With Highest Number of Closed Bitcoin ATMs in Negative Growth Year
6.1.2023
The number of ATMs supporting digital currencies has fallen around the world over the course of a turbulent year for the whole industry. According to a new report, the United States has lost more machines offering crypto teller services than any other country, while Australia tops the chart...
Israel’s Securities Watchdog Seeks to Regulate Crypto Assets
6.1.2023
The body overseeing the securities market in Israel is taking steps to incorporate rules for digital assets into the existing legislation. The regulator released a draft proposal to introduce the changes that would define the legal status of cryptocurrencies in the country. Amendments to Israel’s...
DeFi security losses rose 47.4% in 2022 to hit $3.64B: Report
5.1.2023
Over $1.40 billion worth of stolen DeFi funds was reportedly laundered via Tornado Cash during that period
Quantum computers may soon breach blockchain cryptography: Report
5.1.2023
Cryptography experts are somewhat skeptical of the technique's scalability, but aren't ruling out the possibility of success either
ECB official urges CBDC development for the good of cryptocurrency and consumers
5.1.2023
ECB board member Fabio Panetta has woven his enthusiasm for blockchain technology and skepticism of cryptocurrency into an argument that supports both, albeit begrudgingly
US senator behind efforts to pass major crypto bill won't seek re-election
5.1.2023
Senator Debbie Stabenow was one of the lawmakers behind introducing the Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act in August
Hackers Hit Romanian Hospital, Demand Bitcoin Ransom
5.1.2023
A hospital in Romania has been targeted in a ransomware attack with the perpetrators seeking payment in cryptocurrency to decrypt its database. The hack prevents the medical institution from reporting to the country’s health insurance fund in order to receive due funding. Botoşani...
Ukrainian Pharmacy Chain Introduces Cryptocurrency Payments
5.1.2023
A major Ukrainian chain of pharmacies has started accepting cryptocurrency through Binance Pay. The new payment method will be available online, according to the company, which operates hundreds of drugstores across the war-torn Eastern European nation. Pharmacy Offers Ukrainians Option to Pay With...
Bahamas Regulator Disputes FTX’s Claim About Value of Seized Cryptocurrencies
5.1.2023
The Securities Commission of the Bahamas has disputed FTX’s claim that the value of the cryptocurrencies it seized from the bankrupt crypto exchange was not $3.5 billion. The new FTX chief’s “continued lack of diligence when making public statements concerning the Commission...