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Crypto.com Mistakenly Wired Its Australian User USD 10.5M
30.8.2022
An apparent error on the side of major crypto platform Crypto.com has turned an attempt to process a USD 100 refund into a hefty USD 10.5m wire transfer into a bank account owned by a resident of Melbourne, Australia....
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Iran Passes Bill to Authorize Use of Crypto for Imports
30.8.2022
Iran has passed a bill authorizing trade transactions with cryptocurrencies, officially approving the use of digital assets for imports.
The bill redefines regulations on cryptocurrencies, the authorization to use cryptocurrencies for imports, and the supply of fuel and electricity for mining...
Bitcoin and Ethereum Consolidate, FLOW and LDO Outperform
30.8.2022
Yesterday, bitcoin price recovered from the USD 19,500 zone and is now still fluctuating above the USD 20,000 level. It is currently (03:53 UTC) consolidating near USD 20,200 and facing resistance near USD 20,500. BTC is up 2% in a day and down almost 6% in a week.
Similarly, most major altcoins...
78% of Americans Seek Diversification With Crypto, 46% Satisfied With Such Investments - Survey
30.8.2022
Among the Americans who have invested in crypto, as many as 78% view it as a way to diversify their investments, and a combined 46% say their allocations to crypto have brought about the same performance as they expected or better, according to a recent survey by US nonpartisan think tank...
Shopify Not Allowed to Pause Crypto-related Lawsuit, UAE Company Parners with Binance to Accept Crypto + More News
29.8.2022
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Court Rules Bithumb Must Pay Damages to 190 Customers Over ‘Computer Errors’
29.8.2022
A South Korean appeals court has ruled that the crypto exchange Bithumb is liable for damages in the case of a group of traders who missed out on trading gains due to “computer errors.”
Per Newsis, the verdict was issued by a branch of the Seoul High Court. The case dates back to 2017 and involves...
Bitcoin (BTC) Rejects From Recent Peak to Fall by 15%!
29.8.2022
Bitcoin’s motion and movement in terms of price action have entered a negative trend after months of consolidation and positive breakout attempts. The price analysis of individual candles on daily charts indicates the inability of BTC buyers to surpass the 100 EMA curve to turn instrumental...
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Estimated To See Its Highest Jump Since January
29.8.2022
The difficulty of mining Bitcoin (BTC) is this week expected to increase the most since January this year after hashrate on the network has seen a notable rise over the past 11 days.
Per data from BTC.com, the estimate for the next difficulty adjustment – expected to occur on Wednesday –...
Taliban Releases Arrested Crypto Dealers, Bans Crypto in Afghanistan
29.8.2022
The Taliban has released arrested crypto dealers after around a week in detention but has imposed a nationwide ban on digital assets citing scams and fraud.
On August 14, the Taliban forces raided a total of 16 local crypto exchanges in Herat, the third-largest city of Afghanistan, without prior...
Bitcoin Drops Below USD 20,000
28.8.2022
The number one cryptoasset per market capitalization, bitcoin (BTC), took another dip below USD 20,000 today.
At 15:00 UTC on Sunday, BTC was trading at USD 19,888. Prior to this slight recovery, it had dipped to USD 19,858.
At the time of writing, it is down 1% in a day and 6% in a week....
US Crypto ATM Provider Bitcoin Depot to Go Public as Part of Merger Deal
26.8.2022
Major US crypto ATM provider Bitcoin Depot has signed a deal with GSR II Meteora Acquisition Corp, paving the way for the two companies’ merger and listing on the NASDAQ exchange.
Per the press release,...
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Zipmex Engages Financial Advisors, 16 Afghan Exchanges Shut Down, CoinSwitch Kuber Raided, Singapore Sends Questionnaires to Crypto Firms + More News
26.8.2022
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178 South Korean Darkweb Users Arrested on Suspicion of Crypto-powered Drug Trading
26.8.2022
Police in Seoul, South Korea, have arrested 178 people on suspicion of buying and selling drugs online using cryptoassets as a means of payment.
According to JTBC, Seoul Metropolitan Police officers said they had arrested 12 suspected drug dealers and 166 of their alleged customers, stating that...
NearPay Launches Virtual Crypto Cards, Wallet for iOS and Android; Physical Cards to be Launched 'Soon'
26.8.2022
Seeking to bring what the company describes as "the modern digital banking experience" to the cryptosphere, crypto finance protocol NearPay has launched virtual crypto cards and its wallet for iOS and Android.
The service is currently available to residents of the European Economic Area (EEA)...
Ripio Launches Visa Bitcoin Cashback Crypto Card in Brazil
26.8.2022
The Argentinian crypto firm Ripio has unveiled a Visa card in Brazil that lets its users pay in crypto – and receive bitcoin (BTC) cashback rewards. The card is a prepaid debit card that can be used with any merchant who accepts Visa payments.
The card will be compatible with all 28 of the tokens...
Binance to Help South Korean City of Busan Launch a ‘Digital Assets Exchange’
26.8.2022
The crypto exchange giant Binance will set up shop in South Korea’s “blockchain hub” city of Busan – and although the firm will not be opening a token trading platform in the nation as of yet, the company could help the city launch an exchange of its own....
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US Sullivan Bank Partners with Bakkt to Enable BTC, ETH Support, SCB Scraps Bitkub Acquisition Plans, LiquidX Takes 70% Stake in Anime Metaverse + More News
25.8.2022
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Crypto Derivatives Industry 'Expects' Severe Regulation, Bitcoin’s Price to Return to USD 65K - Report
25.8.2022
More than half of global crypto derivatives industry representatives say they expect to see a more severe approach by the world’s regulatory agencies as a result of the recent decreases in the prices of cryptoassets – but a decisive majority of the surveyed experts argue that bitcoin (BTC) will...
Ukraine Celebrates Independence Day: BTC 600 & ETH 10K Donated; Russia-Connected Wallet Blocked
25.8.2022
As Russia entered the sixth month of its brutal war against Ukraine, Ukrainians celebrated their Independence Day on August 24. So far, nearly BTC 600 and ETH 10,190 have been donated to Ukraine, and the country blocked a digital asset account supporting the invasion.
The world’s cryptocurrency...
Bitcoin and Ethereum Struggle To Gain Momentum, DOGE and SHIB Rally
25.8.2022
Bitcoin price started a minor recovery wave above the USD 21,500 level. BTC was able to clear the USD 21,650 resistance zone. It even spiked towards USD 21,900 and is currently (11:20 UTC) struggling to continue higher.
Similarly, most major altcoins are facing hurdles. ETH climbed above the...