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Biggest Movers: SOL up by Over 10% on Friday, as MATIC Hits 2-Month High
15.7.2022
MATIC rose to its highest level in over two months on Friday, as crypto markets were mostly green in today’s session. SOL was one of the tokens in the green, as price climbed for a third straight session heading into the weekend. Solana (SOL) SOL saw its value climb for a third straight...
Crypto VC Investments Drop 26% in First Half of 2022
15.7.2022
Investments totaled $9.3 billion versus the $12.5 billion in last year’s period, but the number of deals increased
Putin Signs Law Prohibiting Payments With Digital Assets in Russia
15.7.2022
President Vladimir Putin of Russia has signed into law a bill banning payments with digital financial assets. The legislation obliges exchange operators to refuse to process transactions facilitating the use of DFAs, a legal category currently covering cryptocurrencies, as “monetary...
DeFi token Aave faces major correction after soaring 100% in a month
15.7.2022
More than 50% of AAVE's recent gains appeared after Aave Companies proposed to launch a native stablecoin
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Surges Past $1,200 as Latest Shadow Fork Goes Live
15.7.2022
ETH was back in the green, as markets reacted to the release of Shadow Fork 9. Bitcoin was well above $20,000 on Friday, as bulls returned to the crypto market following several days of consolidation. BTC was up by over 5% in today’s session, with ETH not only back into the $1,100 region...
Crypto payments gain ground thanks to centralized payment processors
15.7.2022
Mastercard, Visa, PayPal and several others have paved the way for crypto to be used as a tool of payment for buying daily needed goods
Spanish Crypto Exchange Bitbase Expands to Latam
15.7.2022
Bitbase, a Spanish cryptocurrency exchange and crypto ATM operator, has announced its expansion to Latam with the establishment of a store in Paraguay. The company, which had previously opened a store in Portugal, is now bringing its operations to several locations in Paraguay, having its sights...
Germany and the US share the top spot in the global crypto rankings: report
15.7.2022
The U.S. climb the rankings to join Germany at the summit as progressive regulations and institutional adoption drive cryptocurrency use in both countries
South African Central Bank Now Considers Cryptocurrency to Be a Financial Asset
15.7.2022
The deputy governor of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) recently said the institution has changed its position on cryptocurrency, and now regards it to be a financial asset which must be regulated as such. The SARB expects to have a cryptocurrency regulatory framework in place by the end...
Trezor Has Seen ‘Significantly’ Higher Interest in Self-Custody Amid Ongoing Crypto Turmoil
15.7.2022
Major hardware wallet maker Trezor said they have noticed higher interest in their devices following a string of crypto company meltdowns and centralized exchanges suspending withdrawals.
According to a company spokesperson, bitcoin (BTC) and crypto holders are “getting nervous about holding their...
Crypto mixers' popularity booms as illicit addresses push volumes to ATH: Report
15.7.2022
Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis highlighted that 10% of all funds coming from illicit addresses are sent to crypto mixers
Aussie FPA supports 'crypto rule book' and regulation of exchanges
15.7.2022
Swyftx co-CEO Ryan Parsons echoed the calls from the FPA, noting that “Our preference is for crypto platforms to operate within the existing financial services licensing framework.”
Bitfinex to Donate $1.3 Million Worth of BTC and USDT to Communities in El Salvador
15.7.2022
The crypto exchange Bitfinex announced on Thursday that the trading platform plans to donate 36 bitcoin and $600K worth of tether tokens to help bolster communities and small businesses located in El Salvador. According to Bitfinex, the funds will initially target small businesses in Salvadoran...
34% of gamers want to use crypto in the Metaverse, despite the backlash
15.7.2022
According to Globant, 34% of gamers are interested in conducting crypto transactions in the Metaverse, while 16% have purchased NFTs in the past
Russia Considers Jail Time for People Helping Crypto Scammers Launder Proceeds
15.7.2022
The interior ministry of Russia has decided to go after those providing money-laundering services to crypto fraudsters, suggesting they should go to prison. The department wants to introduce criminal liability for the activities of these people, also known as ‘droppers.’...
Robert Kiyosaki Says in Cash Position Waiting to Buy Bitcoin — Asset Prices Are Crashing, ‘Greatest Sale on Earth’ Incoming
15.7.2022
The famous author of the best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki, has advised investors not to miss “the greatest sale on earth.” He said asset prices are crashing and indicated that he is waiting in cash position to pick up bargains, including bitcoin. Robert Kiyosaki...
Crypto Games Least Affected by Bear Market, VC Investments Remain Strong - DappRadar
15.7.2022
Crypto-based play-to-earn games and game-related non-fungible tokens (NFTs) comprise the least affected sector in all of crypto during the current bear market, with venture capital investments continuing to flow into the sector, a new report from the decentralized app tracking site DappRadar...
Crypto markets need to hit ‘total panic’ before revival: Kevin O’Leary
15.7.2022
The millionaire investor thinks that the market bottom will be marked by “total panic,” at which point weak companies with “idiot managers” will be weeded out and the industry can continue to grow
Celsius Network’s Token CEL Drops 58% After Bankruptcy Filing, So-Called ‘Short Squeeze’ Falters
14.7.2022
During the last 30 days, the Celsius Network’s native token CEL increased in value by over 140% against the U.S. dollar. On July 13, just before the lending company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, CEL was exchanging hands for $0.961 per unit. Following the news that the company filed...
OpenSea lays off 20% of its staff, citing ‘crypto winter’
14.7.2022
The bear market in Bitcoin and altcoins has had a negative impact on staffing levels at major crypto companies, including exchanges, lending platforms and marketplaces